Su Qian took a long time to digest this bombshell. He sat back down in his bamboo chair, unable to recover for a long while.
A few years ago, when Xiao Yan had first arrived at Jia Nan Academy, he had merely been a Da Dou Shi. Yet now, not only had he become a Dou Zong, he had even killed three people while surrounded by five Dou Zongs, forcing Old Ghost of Earthly Demons, a Seven-star Dou Zong who had long been renowned in the Black Corner Region, into self-destruction.
Such talent truly deserved the words "outstanding beyond compare"!
Su Qian gave a bitter smile and took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing his shock before speaking solemnly. "Since Old Ghost of Earthly Demons is dead, Demonic Flame Valley will likely fall apart and cease to exist. The foundations accumulated by this sect, which has been rooted in the Black Corner Region for over a century, will drive countless Black Corner Region factions mad. We must get there first!"
Xiao Yan replied, "Mm. Once I replenish the Heart Flame in the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower, I'll make a trip to Demonic Flame Valley."
"You still remembered." Su Qian revealed a gratified smile, and his tone relaxed. "There's no rush. You've just gone through a major battle, so rest and recuperate for a few days first."
Xiao Yan nodded, then asked, "By the way, has the Headmaster returned to the academy at all during these past two years?"
"The Headmaster?" Su Qian froze for a moment, then shook his head helplessly. "He has always enjoyed wandering the world. It has already been several decades since he last left. I only have special channels through which I can learn whether he has met with misfortune, but I have no idea where