Fallen Heart Flame

In just a few hours, Grand Elder Su Qian had summoned every Jia Nan Academy student out of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.

Afterward, Grand Elder Su Qian and the Two Elders Qian Bai prepared to let Ao Qing enter.

The Two Elders Qian Bai had originally intended to enter alongside Ao Qing, but Ao Qing refused.

What a joke. If they really went in and saw what he was about to do, Ao Qing feared they would regret it until their guts turned green.

Once everything was ready, Ao Qing entered the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower alone.

Upon entering, Ao Qing discovered what was special about the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.

The energy here was exceptionally abundant. It could help cultivators condense their Dou Qi and even temper their physical bodies, provided they were bold enough.

However, Ao Qing had little interest in such things. As a Dou Saint, they were of no use to him. At most, they were somewhat useful to ordinary Dou Masters, Da Dou Shi, Dou Ling, and Dou Wang.

This trip was for what lay at the bottom of the tower.

Without paying much attention to anything else, Ao Qing went straight to the bottom of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.

This was the core of the entire Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, where the fourteenth-ranked Heavenly Flame, the Fallen Heart Flame, was suppressed.

As he continued forward, Ao Qing could already see the violent Fallen Heart Flame.

The Heavenly Flame possessed intelligence. As Ao Qing approached, the Fallen Heart Flame erupted with immense Fire Energy, attempting to burn to death this intruder who had entered its territory.

"So this is the Fallen Heart Flame? It certainly has quite a temper, though its strength is a little lacking.

"But lacking is lacking. I only want the Heaven and Earth Source within this Heavenly Flame."

After speaking, Ao Qing wasted no more time. He reached out with one hand and grabbed forward. A massive dragon claw appeared, firmly trapping the Fallen Heart Flame. No matter how the Heavenly Flame struggled, it could not escape Ao Qing's control.

Against an ordinary Dou Zong, this Heavenly Flame would still have the strength to fight. But against a Dou Saint like Ao Qing, it was far too weak.

After capturing the Heavenly Flame, Ao Qing placed it into the Na Ring on his hand and directly set a seal upon the Fallen Heart Flame to prevent it from burning the Na Ring.

Once the Fallen Heart Flame was captured, the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, which had been burning all along, instantly went dark. The Two Elders Qian Bai and Grand Elder Su Qian, who were observing outside the tower, immediately became somewhat nervous.

The Heavenly Flame Refining Tower was an extremely important treasure that allowed Jia Nan Academy's students to establish themselves. Nothing could happen to it. However, recalling Ao Qing's strength, their anxious hearts eased somewhat.

After obtaining the Fallen Heart Flame, Ao Qing paused briefly before heading directly toward the underground Magma World.

After entering the underground Magma World, even with Ao Qing's cultivation as a Dou Saint, he had to admit that the magma within was indeed scorching.

An ordinary Dou Emperor who rashly entered would probably not last long. Even a Dou Zong could not remain here for too long.

Perhaps only someone with the strength of a Dou Zun could disregard the temperature of this underground magma. This place was not something the underground Magma World where the Green Lotus Core Flame had been could compare to.

Ao Qing did not search aimlessly for the location of Heavenly Flame Venerable's soul. There was no need. He simply released his Soul Power to search the Magma World.

However, Ao Qing did not venture too deeply. He feared that Zhu Kun would discover him if he went too far in.

Now was not the time to let the elders know that Zhu Kun was trapped here.

Otherwise, with the deep brotherhood among the elders, they would inevitably search for the Ancient Jade for Zhu Kun's sake, which would be detrimental to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.

Moreover, given Heavenly Flame Venerable's strength, he could not have entered too deeply into the Magma World. There were creatures here with the strength of Half-Saints.

The Flame Lizard Clan was not to be underestimated. He truly did not know how Tou She Ancient God had found such a damned place back then.

After once again releasing his powerful Soul Power to search, Ao Qing discovered a Soul Body with the strength of a Dou Zun after only a short while.

Moreover, this Soul Body was wrapped around a small Fallen Heart Flame.

There was no need to think further. This had to be Heavenly Flame Venerable's soul.

Ao Qing flashed and arrived directly before Heavenly Flame Venerable's soul.

At this moment, Heavenly Flame Venerable had also sensed that he was being examined by a strand of Soul Power.

Although he did not know whether the other party was friend or foe, Heavenly Flame Venerable was completely overwhelmed inside.

Back then, Heavenly Flame Venerable had been a renowned expert of the Central Continent, his strength reaching the peak of the five-star Dou Zun realm. After discovering the Fallen Heart Flame, he successfully subdued it. Later, he discovered this Magma World and found another Fallen Heart Flame that was still only a seed. Greedy, Heavenly Flame Venerable tried to subdue it as well. The two Heavenly Flames clashed within his body, leaving him severely injured. At that moment, a Dou Zun expert among the Flame Lizardmen discovered Heavenly Flame Venerable, and a fierce battle erupted. Unable to prevail, Heavenly Flame Venerable perished.

Before his death, he released the Fallen Heart Flame he had subdued, restoring its freedom. That was why Mang Tianchi later sealed the Fallen Heart Flame, built a refining tower above it, and founded Jia Nan Academy.

It could be said that Heavenly Flame Venerable had truly been terribly unlucky.

Heavenly Flame Venerable did not deliberately conceal himself. Instead, he emerged directly from his Storage Ring and waited for Ao Qing's arrival. Whether he lived or died would depend on what happened next.

"You are Zhai Tianhuo, the Heavenly Flame Venerable of the Central Continent?"

Ao Qing did not beat around the bush and asked directly upon arriving.

"Oh? Your Excellency actually knows my name? That is truly fortunate for me, Zhai Tianhuo."

Ao Qing did not wish to continue exchanging pleasantries and went straight to the point.

"I can save you from this place and even help you restore your body and strength. But from this day onward, you must acknowledge me as your master and obey my commands!

"Is Heavenly Flame Venerable willing?"

As he finished speaking, Ao Qing's voice turned cold. It was as though if Heavenly Flame Venerable uttered a single word of refusal, he would be reduced to ashes.

Zhai Tianhuo was at a loss. If he agreed, he could be revived, but he would have to serve another. If he refused, he was finished.

The man before him was undoubtedly stronger than he had been at his peak. At the very least, he could not gauge the depths of Ao Qing's strength.

Ao Qing did not rush him. He believed that Heavenly Flame Venerable would agree to his conditions. After enduring several hundred years of loneliness, no one could possibly yearn more for freedom, the outside world, and a new life!

That was indeed the case. After pondering for a moment, Heavenly Flame Venerable gritted his teeth and agreed to Ao Qing's request.

"Since you've already acknowledged me as your master, let me restore your body next!"

Yao Lao was not the only one in this world who possessed a method for refining a body. After receiving the True Dragon Inheritance, Ao Qing was also confident that he could refine a body capable of reviving someone.

As for materials, Ao Qing lacked them even less.

After taking out more Essence Blood and bodies from magical beasts, Ao Qing began refining the body. During the process, Heavenly Flame Venerable felt that his former knowledge had been far too shallow.

After all, he had truly never seen anyone capable of refining a body that could bring someone back to life.

However, since it was made from the Essence Blood and body of magical beasts, Ao Qing needed quite some time to make it compatible with a human soul.

Heavenly Flame Venerable was in no hurry and simply waited patiently.

Outside the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, Two Elders Qian Bai and Grand Elder Su Qian had already been waiting for quite some time.

Yet Ao Qing still did not appear. Although they were somewhat puzzled, they suppressed their concerns and did not enter the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower to investigate.

Time passed quickly. After Ao Qing refined it for seven days, he finally created a body capable of reviving Heavenly Flame Venerable.

As Heavenly Flame Venerable's soul attached itself to that body, its previously closed eyes abruptly flew open.

"Ha ha ha! I never imagined that I, Heavenly Flame Venerable, would one day be reborn!"

Ao Qing could understand Heavenly Flame Venerable's excitement at being revived.

This body possessed the strength of a peak Dou Zun. However, because Heavenly Flame Venerable's Soul Power had been greatly depleted over the years, after reviving in this body, he possessed only the strength of a two-star Dou Zun, somewhat weaker than his peak during his lifetime.

Moreover, Ao Qing had left behind some measures within this body, planting an imprint inside it. If Heavenly Flame Venerable ever dared to betray him, not even a Peak Dou Saint could save him!

Ao Qing had also told Heavenly Flame Venerable about this, and Heavenly Flame Venerable stated that he understood.

Heavenly Flame Venerable was somewhat distressed at possessing only the strength of a two-star Dou Zun.

However, as long as Heavenly Flame Venerable's soul continued to adapt and grow stronger, he would eventually be able to reach the strength of a peak Dou Zun.

After obtaining the young Fallen Heart Flame from Heavenly Flame Venerable, Ao Qing did not linger any longer. He directly took Heavenly Flame Venerable out of the underground Magma World and returned to Jia Nan Academy.

I hope for everyone's support!