Arrival at the Blazing Dome Ancient Region

For the next stretch of time, Xiao Ling stayed temporarily at Starfall Pavilion and did not rush to depart for the Blazing Dome Ancient Region.

Each day, aside from his routine cultivation and alchemy, he pored over ancient records concerning the Blazing Dome Ancient Region. His understanding of that dangerous place grew more detailed. This expedition had to be foolproof.

At the same time, Xiao Yan had also settled into life at Starfall Pavilion.

A mountain backed by a waterfall and perpetually wreathed in the fragrance of medicinal herbs became his residence. His status as an "Elder of Starfall Pavilion" also allowed him to truly establish himself within this top-tier power of Zhongzhou.

One had to know that Xiao Yan had made a name for himself in Zhongzhou long ago.

The young man from the Jia Ma Empire had already drawn the covetous attention of countless factions with his exquisite Alchemy and his daring ability to fight above his level. The recruitment letters sent to him earlier could have filled half a room, and the offered terms had been more tempting than the last. Yet he had never agreed, not until he entered Starfall Pavilion's gates.

For him, this choice was undoubtedly a wise one. Starfall Pavilion never imposed any restraints on him. Instead, it opened a portion of its sect treasury to him, allowing him to freely take the rare medicinal ingredients he needed for alchemy.

Even more rare was the fact that the pavilion housed two grandmaster alchemists of the ninth grade. Elder Yao's experience was as deep as an abyss, and he could always expose the crucial point whenever Xiao Yan became stuck. Xiao Ling's control over Exotic Flames was unfathomably masterful; even a casual demonstration of his fire-control techniques could leave Xiao Yan suddenly enlightened.

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