Each Striving in Their Own Way

"Elder Xiao! Good morning!"

"Good morning, Elder Xiao!"

"Morning!"

After greeting the students who had spoken to him with a smile, Xiao Yuan arrived at the last floor of the Heavenly Flame Training Pagoda without any hindrance.

Then, they saw Xiao Yan, who was still cultivating.

At this moment, the figure of the Yao Lao floated out and came to Xiao Yuan's side.

"Teacher!"

Xiao Yuan cupped his hands in greeting and said with a smile.

"Yes, it's here."

The Yao Lao nodded and glanced at Xiao Yan, who was still cultivating.

"It's been half a month, and Xiao Yan doesn't seem to have made any progress at all."

Xiao Yuan also glanced at Xiao Yan, and then said.

"Well, although the environment here has some advantages for him, it would probably be even more suitable for the Fallen Heart Flame. Choosing to devour the Heavenly Flames here is quite risky."

The Yao Lao's expression was somewhat solemn, but his eyes still held great trust and expectation for Xiao Yan.

"Do you want to cultivate the Flame Mantra?"

Immediately afterwards, the Yao Lao suddenly changed the subject, asking a question that surprised Xiao Yuan.

"Why do you say that, teacher?"

Xiao Yuan frowned upon hearing this and asked with some confusion.

"After all, you are all my disciples. Your situation is special, and as your teacher, I naturally want to fully support you. What kind of cultivation method do you need? Just ask. With the recovery of my soul power, some cultivation methods that I used to read can now be transmitted to you through my soul power."

The Yao Lao said with a smile.

"Forget about the Flame Mantra, that's not my path. As for cultivation techniques, they're not exactly a necessity. But does Teacher have any powerful fire-attribute Dou Technique? It's a bit of a waste that I'm only using mid-level Xuan-rank Dou Technique to unleash my Heavenly Flames."

Xiao Yuan scratched his head, a hint of longing in his eyes, and asked with a smile.

"Yes, that is indeed a problem. However, apart from the Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler, I don't really have any high-level Dou Technique. After all, I can summon a bunch of Dou Zong- level fighters just by sending a soul message."

Having regained his soul power, Yao Lao had clearly also regained the confidence of the former Venerable Yao. Even his unintentional Versailles made Xiao Yuan curl his lips in disapproval.

"Take this Soul Nourishing Pearl back. For me, it's not very useful unless I wear it for many years. But it's different for you. With this, your soul power will grow much faster."

As he spoke, the Yao Lao returned the Yin-Yang Soul Nourishing Pearl to Xiao Yuan.

"Alright, it seems we'll have to look for it later. Otherwise, having such a rare and wonderful thing as the Heavenly Flames but being unable to unleash its true power would be a waste."

Xiao Yuan shook his head with some regret.

"Hehe, if that's the case, I do have some ideas. While Xiao Yan is absorbing the Heavenly Flames, you can come with me and continue your alchemy studies. The Fallen Heart Flame and the Sea Heart Flame Heavenly Flames probably take up a lot of Xiao Yan's time."

Upon hearing this, the Yao Lao stroked his beard and smiled. With a casual wave of his hand, the Black Demon Cauldron appeared on the open ground to the side.

"Let's begin. I'll cover up the noise of your alchemy process so it won't affect Xiao Yan."

Yao Lao spoke, his expression became solemn, and he began to teach with a serious face.

More than half a month has passed since that earth-shattering battle. The Inner Academy, which was originally a ruin in the battle, has been gradually restored. The Heavenly Flame Training Pagoda was also quickly reopened. What is most gratifying is that it still has the effect of increasing cultivation speed. This gain made everyone, including the Great Elder Su Qian, extremely happy.

This seems to be because the Fallen Heart Flame has not yet been refined.

The successive breakthroughs of Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan Lion Heart Society a top force in the first tier of the Inner Academy. Even the forces of Lin Xiuya and Liu Qing are now far inferior to the Lion Heart Society in terms of prestige.

As time goes by, this young force may soon stand proudly at the top of the Inner Academy, with no other force able to rival it.

The eighth floor of the Heavenly Flame Training Pagoda.

A large group of elderly people of very high status in the Inner Academy were gathered here, and Su Qian stood with his hands behind his back at the head of them.

"Great Elder, this place has been completely sealed off as you instructed. The door to the last floor has also been sealed. No one except Elder Xiao and you can enter."

An elder bowed slightly to Su Qian and said respectfully.

Su Qian didn't reply to this. After a moment of silence, he suddenly asked, "Have you investigated the origins of those Black-Corner Region experts who attacked the Inner Academy?"

"The whole investigation has been completed."

"Give the order: a month from now, gather your men and go to them one by one. The disgrace to the Inner Academy must be repaid with blood."

With a wave of his hand, Su Qian said coldly.

"Yes!" The elders responded in unison, their eyes flashing with anger. The sudden attack by the Black-Corner Region's experts that day had not only spread throughout the Black-Corner Region but had also spread to the continent. If they did not retaliate, what place would Jia Nan Academy have in the future?

Although Xiao Yuan killed many powerful figures from the Black-Corner Region that day, the fact that people from the Black-Corner Region had attacked the academy itself had a very bad impact on the academy's reputation. If it weren't for Xiao Yuan's outburst and Xiao Yan's subsequent intervention, the Inner Academy would probably have become a laughing stock!

This was absolutely intolerable to all the elders! Moreover, Xiao Yuan was too ruthless. The Black-Corner Region's experts who died all met a tragic end, their bodies never to be found. The academy's Dead Spirit Tree still needs some decorations! Those few Dou Huang expert who escaped that day would be perfect! People die every day in the Black-Corner Region, but as far as Jia Nan Academy is concerned, they don't care what the Black-Corner Region does. However, if they dare to plot against the academy again, they will only face certain death.

This idea requires a great deal of bloodshed and lives to be implanted in people's hearts!

However, Su Qian did not allow Xiao Yuan to participate in this operation.

The reason? He was afraid that Xiao Yuan would burn him to ashes again, then his death would have been in vain.

To this, Xiao Yuan could only shrug innocently.

Who doesn't know that the Third Young Master of the Xiao Clan is the most kind-hearted and gentle person? But it doesn't matter if he doesn't go; he can learn alchemy from Yao Lao.

So, in the days that followed, Xiao Yuan almost put aside everything else and devoted himself to alchemy. As for the Lion Heart Society, he set a good example by being a hands-off manager. Now, Hu Jia, Wu Hao, and Xiao Yu are following suit and don't manage things much anymore, handing over all authority to A Tai.

A Tai was quite happy with this arrangement. Compared to the freaks like the president and vice president of the Lion Heart Society, his talent for cultivation was much weaker. Rather than wasting his energy on cultivation, he would rather manage the Lion Heart Society.

After all, everyone has their own expertise, and those who are busy cultivating themselves always need someone to help them manage their affairs.

A Tai has a very clear understanding of himself.