Leaving Seclusion, Sword Pointed at Demon Flame Valley!

On the crimson mountaintop, Xiao Yuan sat cross-legged, forcibly suppressing the strange fluctuations emanating from his body. With a flick of his finger, hundreds of red "Fire Bead" appeared before him. Then, he quickly closed his eyes and formed cultivation hand seals.

Just now, Xiao Yuan was refining the second type of leopard-shaped Fire Spirit of the "Five Round Fire Separation Method". After feeling the strange feeling that suddenly emanated from the depths of his soul, he immediately dispersed the hand seals and began to work on advancing.

As soon as the hand seal was formed, the surrounding space began to fluctuate violently. Streams of fiery red, scorching energy surged out from Xiao Yuan's body, then coiled around his body like long, crimson snakes, finally entering his body with his breath.

This Magma World is filled with extremely powerful Fire Attribute Energy, which will undoubtedly make Xiao Yuan's advancement much easier. He doesn't need to worry about any energy depletion causing his advancement to be interrupted. Furthermore, he still has quite a few "Fire Bead" remaining in his Storage Ring. Even if an accident occurs, the powerful energy contained in these "Fire Bead" will ensure that his advancement is completed smoothly! As more and more Fire Attribute Energy enters Xiao Yuan's body, his skin gradually turns red, wisps of white mist emerge from his head, and veins throb on his skin like earthworms, making him look rather terrifying.

With the continuous infusion of external energy, Xiao Yuan's body underwent rapid changes. Each advancement seemed to bring about a small transformation within him, like an expansion, turning a small pond into a large lake, multiplying the amount of Dou Qi it could hold. At the same time, his meridians, bones, muscles, and other internal structures were strengthened, making his power increasingly formidable. As Xiao Yuan's advancement reached its climax, the fluctuations on the mountaintop intensified. Eventually, the entire mountaintop was enveloped in a red Fire Attribute Energy, and Xiao Yuan's figure, like a black hole, sat cross-legged at the center of this energy, greedily devouring all the energy flowing into his body. This seemingly endless absorption lasted for nearly two days before the dense red Fire Attribute Energy filling the mountaintop gradually faded, revealing a shirtless young man within.

Xiao Yuan's advancement lasted for about three days before finally settling on the summit of Mount Weimu. After the last trace of free Fire Attribute Energy entered Xiao Yuan's body, the summit fell silent. The powerful aura emanating from his body also instantly receded into his body, without leaking out in the slightest. The young man sat cross-legged on the rock, shirtless, with his eyes closed, like an old monk in meditation, completely still. If it weren't for the faint aura still detectable, one might have thought that something unexpected had happened to him during his advancement.

The silence on the mountaintop lasted for about half an hour before a soft breath broke the stillness.

A steady breath circulated from Xiao Yuan's nostrils. Xiao Yuan slowly opened his eyes. His plain black eyes seemed to have changed except for being a little brighter. However, if someone familiar with Xiao Yuan were here, they would notice that Xiao Yuan's aura seemed to have become much longer and more intense.

Opening his eyes, Xiao Yuan waved his hand, putting the Fire Bead that he had prepared but ultimately did not use into his Storage Ring. Then, he briefly felt the powerful Dou Qi that had multiplied within his body, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

This advancement not only solidified Xiao Yuan's position at the Two Star Dou Zong, but also made the Fire Attribute Douqi within his body even hotter. Xiao Yuan knew that this was probably due to the violent factors in the energy here. Fortunately, with the protection of the Heavenly Flames, the violence in that energy did not have any effect on Xiao Yuan.

"The feeling of advancing is wonderful!"

Standing at the cave entrance, Xiao Yuan opened his arms and smiled gently. At this moment, his body, including his meridians, muscles, bones, and even cells, was in its most perfect peak state. He almost had a feeling that as long as he moved his arms slightly, the surging power in his body would erupt like a volcano.

In just three months, Xiao Yuan broke through again. If word got out, such speed would probably make many Dou Zong experts ashamed to death. At this level, many Dou Zong experts would often spend years or even decades to improve their power by one star. But Xiao Yuan broke through in just three months. Such talent is truly amazing.

Of course, Xiao Yuan's progress is actually not limited to this. He has almost mastered the basic fire control techniques of the Five Round Fire Separation Method, and he has also thoroughly mastered the method of condensing five Fire Spirit. However, due to the lack of proficiency, he has not yet truly mastered it.

Even so, it was enough to terrify Heavenly Flame Venerable, who exclaimed that he was a monster! Now, the scroll of the Five Round Fire Separation Method has already been given to Xiao Yan, who has also benefited greatly from it.

Xiao Yuan clenched his fist casually, feeling the fierce force that was about to erupt at any moment. He smiled, just about to test his current strength, when suddenly his eyebrows twitched. He looked down at the Mountain Cave below and saw a familiar aura bursting forth. After three months of hard training, Xiao Yan had already learned the Six Directions Body Roaming Ruler and had a basic grasp of the Five Round Fire Separation Method. Now, he had even advanced to the Seven Star Dou Huang level, getting closer and closer to the Dou Zong level.

Xiao Yan up and looked at Xiao Yuan, who was already dressed in white. He was about to say something, but he quickly looked up at the deep cave leading to the Heavenly Flame Training Pagoda, just like Xiao Yuan. There, he could hear the sound of wind breaking. Under their gaze, the sound of wind breaking in the deep cave grew closer and closer. After a moment, a figure appeared in their sight.

Looking at the aged figure descending from the deep cave, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but smile and said loudly, "Great Elder, what brings you here today?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yuan's voice, the aged figure slowly floated in mid-air, glanced at the two brothers whose auras were becoming increasingly powerful, and couldn't help but show a look of emotion.

It probably won't be long before these two brothers surpass him in strength! They are truly formidable young talents! "Tsk tsk, your cultivation speed is too monstrous. When I was at the Dou Emperor level, the fastest advancement I ever made took about a year. When I reached the Dou Zong, it took me at least three years. But compared to you two prodigies, I am truly ashamed."

Su Qian shook her head and couldn't help but sigh, but a relieved smile appeared on her face.

Upon hearing this, the two shrugged in perfect unison, then gave shy smiles.

"Alright, you two, stop pretending to be honest in front of this old man. Neither of you is someone to be trifled with!"

Seeing the expressions on their faces—"I'm very capable, but I still have to be reserved when you praise me" —Su Qian rolled her eyes at them helplessly and chuckled.

"Oh, and I have some good news to tell you all. The nascent Fallen Heart Flame is being nurtured quite well. In the future, Jia Nan Academy may indeed have a special guardian!"

Su Qian said with a smile.

Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this and nodded. In this way, he could finally feel at ease. He also had a deep affection for the Inner Academy. The Heavenly Flame Training Pagoda was very important to the Inner Academy, but it had lost its function because of him. Now that it could be made up for, he was quite happy.

But clearly, this good news wasn't enough to make Su Qian make a special trip down here.

His expression turned serious, and he said earnestly, "I came here for two reasons. First, I wanted to see how your cultivation was progressing. Second, I wanted to tell you that the Valley Master of Demon Flame Valley, the Earth Demon Old Ghost, has emerged from seclusion!"

"Demon Flame Valley?" Xiao Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly, then he sneered, "Perfect timing, it's time to go to Demon Flame Valley and deal with this old ghost!"

"Looks like you've been planning this all along! When are you going to make your move?"

Upon hearing this, Su Qian glanced at Xiao Yuan and asked with a smile.

Xiao Yuan's lips curled into a cold smile, and he said menacingly, "Today!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yuan took a step forward, a sudden gust of wind arose, and the moment his foot landed, he appeared at the entrance of the deep cave! With another step, he disappeared.

Xiao Yan, standing to the side, also summoned magnificent bone wings. Amidst the sound of thunder, his figure transformed into a blurry black line, and he rushed out after Xiao Yuan.

Watching the murderous figures of Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan, Su Qian stroked his beard and murmured, "These two little guys are really fast!"

After speaking, Su Qian stepped into the void and followed the two like lightning, leaving the Underground Magma World.

In the Council Hall, Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Yan, and a group of powerful elders were all outside, along with Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, and Lin Yan.

These three guys plan to resolve the troubles in Demon Flame Valley, then graduate from the Inner Academy and go home to inherit their family business.

Zi Yan, with the help of the Inner Academy environment and the generous Medicinal Herbs provided by the Great Elder, successfully advanced to the Dou Emperor level and continued to suppress Lin Xiuya and the others, leaving them quite helpless.

"Hey, Xiao Yuan, if you don't come out soon, I'm going to go down and look for you!"

Hearing this, Xiao Yuan shook his head helplessly, rubbed the little guy's head with his palm, then turned his gaze to the serene and smiling Xiao Yi Xian beside him, softened his voice, and asked, "How have you been lately?"

The thing he was talking about was naturally the so-called Woeful Poison Body of Xiao Yi Xian. He hadn't seen Xiao Yi Xian at the bottom of the tower before, and only met her after rushing all the way here.

"For now, I can still suppress it." Xiao Yi Xian gently brushed a strand of snow-white hair from her forehead and said softly. Then, her beautiful gray-purple eyes swept over Xiao Yuan, a hint of surprise flashing in them. "You've advanced again?"

Xiao Yuan smiled and nodded. Although Xiao Yi Xian's strength was not at the Dou Zong level, she was familiar with him and he had just advanced, so his aura fluctuated and he could be Xiao Yi Xian at a glance. It was not surprising.

"Your strength seems to have improved as well."

Xiao Yuan glanced at it and discovered that Xiao Yi Xian had actually broken through to the Eight-Star Peak realm.

"Yes, the Fire Poison contained in the energy of the Heavenly Flame Training Pagoda is a great tonic for me. In addition, Zi Yan found a highly poisonous Medicinal Herbs of extremely high grade in the mountains, so my progress has been quite significant."

Xiao Yi Xian said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, many elders around also changed their expressions slightly. In the past few days, they had only learned about Xiao Yi Xian's strength and special physique. So, although they were quite envious of her physique that could directly digest Fire Poison to enhance her strength, if they really had to choose, they would still choose the various pills produced by the Lion Heart Society to neutralize Fire Poison.

After all, Xiao Yi Xian's cultivation method is tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst.

But everyone has their own ambitions, so they didn't want to say too much.

"Yes, if anything goes wrong, remember to tell me immediately. Don't try to handle it all by yourself!"

Xiao Yuan nodded and gently patted the back of Xiao Yi Xian's hand.

"Hey, bro, so many people are watching!"

Xiao Yan's reminder rang out from the side. Xiao Yuan didn't seem to care, but Xiao Yi Xian blushed and withdrew her hand, lowered her head, and pursed her red lips.

So beautiful! Seeing this, Xiao Yuan felt a sudden urge to gently kiss Xiao Yi Xian's blushing cheeks, but knowing it was inappropriate, he quickly regained his composure and solemnly said:

"Gentlemen, I won't waste any more words. You are probably more aware than I am of the grudges between Demon Flame Valley and our Jia Nan Academy. Now that the Earth Demon Old Ghost has come out of seclusion, he will probably force his way into the academy soon."

It's not that I'm afraid of that old ghost, but a battle at the Dou Zong level has far-reaching consequences. To deal with that old ghost, I have to go all out!

Our academy still has many students who certainly cannot afford such consequences. Therefore, rather than waiting for him to attack, we should charge in first. Even if the aftershocks of the battle destroy his Demon Flame Valley's assets, it will be the latter!

"Xiao Yuan is right. This Earth Demon Old Ghost is incredibly powerful and is a veteran expert in the Black-Corner Region. If he were to raise his arm and call to arms, he would likely have considerable influence. If he were to form an alliance with some forces in the Black-Corner Region, our Jia Nan Academy would surely suffer a severe blow!"

Su Qian nodded, then added:

"On our side, we have two Dou Zong experts. You all know Xiao Yuan's strength; his combat power far exceeds his level. Although Xiao Yan's strength is only at the Seven Star Dou Huang, in a real fight, he is naturally no less than Dou Zong expert. We also have Xiao Yi Xian, whose poison skills are unparalleled, and whose combat power is also comparable to the Dou Zong level. With this, our forces are almost certain to win. Therefore, this time we must finish this battle and completely annihilate Demon Flame Valley! Let the people of Black-Corner Region know that our Jia Nan Academy is an existence they can never afford to offend!"