Fire Cloud Ancestor, Stakes, Deal Reached
Burning Flame Valley, main hall.
Fire Cloud Ancestor casually leaned back in his chair and lazily asked, "Tang Zhen, what's the matter? I just came out of seclusion and you've already summoned me."
Tang Zhen stood to the side and asked, "Ancestor, do you still remember Venerable Yao?"
Fire Cloud Ancestor recalled for a moment and asked, "You mean that guy Yao Chen? It seems he was betrayed by his beastly disciple, and there's no trace of him left."
It's a real shame about his Heaven-Swallowing Talent. If this hadn't happened, he would definitely have broken through to the Semi-Saint by now, and becoming Ninth-Rank Alchemist would have been a certainty."
Tang Zhen said, "Ancestor, the Venerable Yao is not dead; he has been resurrected and returned."
The Fire Cloud Ancestor's face became more serious. "Explain in detail."
Tang Zhen dared not conceal anything and told Fire Cloud Ancestor all the information he knew, as well as the fact that Yao Lao and Xiao Yan were currently in Burning Flame Valley.
Especially Xiao Yan, a descendant of the Xiao Clan, who was already Eighth-Rank Peak Alchemist at the age of twenty. Tang Zhen felt it was somewhat absurd when he said it.
Upon hearing this, Fire Cloud Ancestor was even more incredulous. "Tang Zhen, do you think I've lost my mind during this period of seclusion, making up such a thing to deceive me?"
"A twenty-year-old Eighth-Rank Peak Alchemist? Such a person simply cannot exist!"
"Even the Yao Clan, one of the Ancient Emperor Clans, could not possibly produce such an incredible genius with its most terrifying Heaven-Swallowing Talent."
Tang Zhen said earnestly, "Ancestor, how could I dare to lie to you?"
Tang Zhen recalled what happened more than twenty days ago, without exaggerating at all, and described to Fire Cloud Ancestor the scene of Xiao Yan refining medicine in great detail.
Upon hearing that Xiao Yan was not only Eighth-Rank Peak Alchemist but also possessed eight Heavenly Flames, Fire Cloud Ancestor immediately showed an impatient expression. "Tang Zhen, I don't have time to waste on your nonsense!"
Tang Zhen gave a wry smile and sighed helplessly.
He understood the Fire Cloud Ancestor's thoughts.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that someone as monstrous as Xiao Yan could exist in the world.
"Ancestor, I have already sent Huo'er to inform Xiao Yan that you have emerged from seclusion. He should be here soon, and you can inquire about it yourself then," Tang Zhen said.
"Go ahead and ask! I want to see if this monstrous talent you've described is truly real!" Fire Cloud Ancestor said unhappily.
Soon, Xiao Yan followed Tang Huo'er to the hall and immediately saw the Fire Cloud Ancestor in the main seat.
"Ancestor," Tang Huo'er greeted with a smile.
Xiao Yan nodded and said, "Junior Xiao Yan greets Fire Cloud Ancestor."
"You are Xiao Yan?" Fire Cloud Ancestor immediately sat up straight, carefully examining Xiao Yan, his eyes gradually revealing shock.
"So young, yet he already possesses the cultivation of Four-Star Dou Venerate?"
"And your Soul Power is already among the best in the Spirit Realm."
"Boy, how exactly did you cultivate?!" Fire Cloud Ancestor stood up, his face full of astonishment.
Xiao Yan smiled faintly, "Thanks to my teacher's guidance, and the many opportunities I've gained during my experiences on the continent, I've grown faster."
"Some people your age, even including those from the Emperor Clan, would never have your level of cultivation."
"Wait a minute, Tang Zhen said you are a descendant of the Xiao Clan. Could it be that you have awakened the Dou God Bloodline of the Xiao Clan?" Fire Cloud Ancestor boldly guessed.
Xiao Yan didn't answer, but went straight to the point. "This junior has come to Burning Flame Valley for the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame. I would like to ask senior to state his conditions."
"For the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame? Could it be that you really can control multiple Heavenly Flames, just like Tang Zhen said?" Fire Cloud Ancestor asked curiously.
Having already demonstrated the Fusion Heavenly Flame, Xiao Yan didn't mind showing it off again. With a flick of his wrist, all the Heavenly Flames within his body surged into his palm.
When Fire Cloud Ancestor saw the eight Heavenly Flames in Xiao Yan's palm, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but the composure of Dou Sheng Expert prevented him from making a sound of surprise like Tang Zhen.
He toned down his casual demeanor and his expression became more serious. "Not simple... truly not simple, to be able to control so many Heavenly Flames."
Even the Emperor Clan, known for its mastery of fire control, couldn't achieve this.
Xiao Yan cupped his hands and said, "The Heavenly Flames is extremely important to this junior. Please name your price, senior."
Fire Cloud Ancestor did not change the subject.
He sat back in his chair and said sternly, "Boy, that Nine Dragon Lightning Flame is the inherited Heavenly Flames of our Burning Flame Valley. You just ask for it without asking? Aren't you afraid of angering your ancestor?"
Xiao Yan chuckled and said, "Senior isn't that petty. Besides, I've come with sincerity. If you can't think of anything to ask for, why not listen to what I'm offering?"
"Then tell me," Fire Cloud Ancestor said without refusing.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan put away the Heavenly Flames, waved his hand on his Storage Ring, and took out a scroll.
"This scroll records a Soul Technique. With diligent practice, Soul Power can successfully break through to the Spirit Realm," Xiao Yan explained.
The Fire Cloud Ancestor and Tang Zhen's eyes narrowed instantly.
Soul Technique have long been lost. Aside from the Pill Tower and the Ancient Emperor Clans, there are virtually no other forces on the entire continent that have inherited complete Soul Technique.
Of course, this is inextricably linked to the Soul Hall.
In short, a complete Soul Technique is extremely valuable, especially to a powerful force, where its value is further enhanced.
Fire Cloud Ancestor and Tang Zhen exchanged a glance, both realizing that the other was tempted.
For an Alchemist, the Flame Control Technique and the Soul Perception are both of paramount importance.
If they can obtain this Soul Technique, combined with their own Flame Control Technique from the Burning Flame Valley, they will have a huge advantage in training Alchemist in the future.
Even if it's not used to train Alchemist, it still brings great benefits to ordinary cultivators after their soul realm is improved.
Both the Fire Cloud Ancestor and Tang Zhen wanted this Soul Technique!
"Young Xiao Yan, it seems there's a reason why you were able to raise your Soul Power to the Spirit Realm at such a young age," said Fire Cloud Ancestor.
Xiao Yan smiled, but did not mention that he had not yet cultivated Soul Technique.
"Once I've obtained the planned Heavenly Flames and the Demon Saint Blood Essence, I'll put soul cultivation on the agenda during my seclusion. My physical strength has already surpassed my Soul Power," Xiao Yan thought to himself, his thoughts wandering.
"Xiao Yan, to be honest, the Soul Technique is very tempting, but if you want to exchange it for the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame... it's not enough," said Fire Cloud Ancestor.
Xiao Yan had anticipated this.
Nine Dragon Lightning Flame, after all, is ranked twelfth, so it's not considered low-level.
He continued to offer his bargaining chips, summoning the Fallen Heart Flame and saying to Fire Cloud Ancestor, "Senior, the Fallen Heart Flame can accelerate one's cultivation. For a force, its effect is far greater than that of the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame."
"I can separate a completely independent Split Flame from the Fallen Heart Flame. Although this Split Flame cannot grow indefinitely like a normal Heavenly Flames, it can maintain its effects as long as it is infused with Dou Qi."
"How about we use Split Flame of the Fallen Heart Flame, combined with Soul Technique, and to heal your internal injuries in exchange for the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame?"
Fire Cloud Ancestor suddenly stood up, no longer hesitating. "Boy, as long as what you say is true, then the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame is yours, and I, your ancestor, can also help you erase the Blood Soul Seal inside!"
Xiao Yan nodded. "The deal is done, senior."