Treatment, Fire Cloud Ancestor's Breakthrough
In the hall.
Shortly after Xiao Yan and the Fire Cloud Ancestor reached a deal, two more figures entered from outside.
They are the Second Elder and the Yao Lao of Burning Flame Valley, respectively.
"Ancestor." The Second Elder of Burning Flame Valley bowed respectfully.
The Yao Lao looked Fire Cloud Ancestor up and down and said with a smile, "You old fellow, you really are not dead. And it seems that you have not retreated but advanced and broken through to the Dou Sheng?"
Fire Cloud Ancestor stroked his beard and laughed, "Heh, Yao Lao, aren't you the same?"
"Not only are you not dead, but it seems your cultivation has even broken through? Even with my current level of insight, I still can't figure out your true strength."
"Have you also broken through to the Dou Sheng?"
The Yao Lao smiled but did not give a reply.
Given his personality, he is unwilling to hide anything.
However, his cultivation level is related to some of Xiao Yan's future plans, so it's best to keep it hidden so that he can launch a surprise attack later.
"Never mind, if you don't want to talk about it, then forget it." Fire Cloud Ancestor didn't press the matter.
"Yao Lao, you're really lucky to have taken on such an outstanding disciple as Xiao Yan. I'm truly envious," said Fire Cloud Ancestor.
The Yao Lao nodded with a proud expression, saying, "Haha, that's true. I really had a stroke of luck to take Yan'er as my disciple."
Fire Cloud Ancestor's eyes darted around. "Hey, Yao Lao, our Huo'er is also exceptionally talented and has an unparalleled appearance. Do you think we should let your disciple get to know our Huo'er?"
Yao Chen quickly waved his hand. "You old codger, you're still so eager to meddle in the affairs of the younger generation."
"If you have any thoughts, just talk to him directly. I, as his mentor, don't care."
Upon hearing this, Fire Cloud Ancestor immediately looked at Xiao Yan with some interest.
Tang Huo'er, who had been silently observing from the sidelines, also secretly glanced over.
Xiao Yan remained calm, smiling as he changed the subject, "Senior, the deal is done. Don't you want to see if the Heart Flame I mentioned can actually produce the same effect as the Fallen Heart Flame?"
Fire Cloud Ancestor stroked his chin and nodded, saying, "That's true. After all, it was just something you said without White Fang, so it still needs to be verified."
Yao Lao revealed an inquiring expression, curious about the details of the transaction between Xiao Yan and Fire Cloud Ancestor.
He asked Tang Zhen and learned the details of the transaction from Tang Zhen.
After learning that Xiao Yan had used three bargaining chips—a Soul Technique that could lead to the Spirit Realm Soul, the Heart Flame of the Fallen Heart Flame, and the ability to cure the hidden ailment of the Fire Cloud Ancestor —to obtain the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame, he nodded slightly.
Honestly, these three assets combined are definitely more valuable than the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame.
However, Yao Lao knew in his heart that Xiao Yan was not the type to hold grudges.
First of all, these things look valuable, but Xiao Yan didn't pay much for them.
Xiao Yan possessed countless Soul Technique, and the number of those that could only be cultivated to the Spirit Realm was even more numerous.
Treating the hidden ailment of the Fire Cloud Ancestor was not too difficult with the power of the Heavenly Flames.
The only real loss is that a fragment of the Fallen Heart Flame Heart Flame off, resulting in a slight loss of its essence, which will require some resources to replenish later.
Secondly, Xiao Yan definitely remembered the fact that Burning Flame Valley allowed him to freely learn Dou Skill and Flame Control Technique, and he also considered this kindness as a significant contribution.
Ultimately, it all comes down to mutual consent.
Burning Flame Valley, core area.
A towering, tower-shaped building stands here.
"The Burning Flame Tower is a place provided by our Burning Flame Valley for disciples to cultivate and engage in combat competitions."
"Xiao Yan, if that Heart Flame is really as you say, then I will immediately have Tang Zhen extract the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame for you," said the Fire Cloud Ancestor to Xiao Yan beside him.
Xiao Yan nodded and led the way into the Burning Flame Tower.
The disciples inside the tower have been evacuated, and the tower is now empty.
Upon arriving at the central area of the tower, a spacious hall connects various rooms.
Xiao Yan in the center, and with a thought, his [Source Fire] Heaven-Swallowing Talent activated.
The next instant, a transparent but mindless flame erupted from his palm.
This flame also has a seed of fire, but everyone can sense that it does not have the growth potential of a normal Heavenly Flames. Its current initial form is already its limit.
"Hmm, I feel a flame inside me, my Dou Qi has been tempered a bit, it feels a little warm," Tang Huo'er said, rubbing her lower abdomen.
The others also carefully sensed it and discovered that a wisp of Heart Flame had suddenly arisen within their bodies, and their internal Dou Qi was directly tempered by that Heart Flame.
Apart from Tang Huo'er, the lowest cultivation level among the others was at least High-Star Dou Zong, so the effect of this wisp of Heart Flame was not obvious.
But this proves that what Xiao Yan said is true.
The Fallen Heart Flame he separated here truly possesses the same abilities as the Fallen Heart Flame.
Although they could all sense that the wisp of Split Flame had no potential for growth, it didn't stop them from showing expressions of joy.
"With the Split Flame, the cultivation speed of the disciples in the valley will be greatly accelerated!" Tang Zhen said with a smile.
Fire Cloud Ancestor looked at Xiao Yan and nodded in satisfaction. "Boy, as agreed, the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame is yours!"
"Senior, your internal injuries haven't been healed yet. Aren't you afraid I'll change my mind?" Xiao Yan reminded him.
The Fire Cloud Ancestor waved his hand and said, "The Soul Technique and this wisp of Split Flame you gave me are already valuable enough, and perhaps even more so. What's the point of asking you to heal my hidden injuries?"
Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Senior, healing hidden injuries is not difficult; I have specialized methods."
"If you feel bad about it, then consider it a favor you owe me."
Fire Cloud Ancestor chuckled, "Haha, good lad, then consider it an obligation I owe you!"
The original novel did not specify the extent of Fire Cloud Ancestor's injuries, but Xiao Yan understood the reason immediately upon seeing them with his own eyes.
The moment he saw Fire Cloud Ancestor, he sensed the fire-attribute energy and fire poison stagnating within Fire Cloud Ancestor's body. The level of the fire poison was extremely high, and even ordinary Eighth Tier- or Ninth-Rank Alchemist would have no chance of clearing it.
This kind of fire poison requires extremely high-quality Heavenly Flames to be effective; it must be at least at the level of the top seven Heavenly Flames.
Fortunately, his Fusion Heavenly Flame met all the requirements.
Inside the Burning Flame Tower, the group went up to the upper level and entered a Quiet Room.
The others stood aside, while Xiao Yan and Fire Cloud Ancestor sat in the center of the Quiet Room.
Xiao Yan focused intently, activating the Heavenly Flames within his body.
The Fusion Heavenly Flame transformed into extremely fine lines of fire that burrowed into the body of the Fire Cloud Ancestor.
The fire pulsed through the Fire Cloud Ancestor's meridians, gradually burning away the stagnant fire poison within.
Tang Zhen and the others watched in horror. For someone as powerful as the Fire Cloud Ancestor, to have such Heavenly Flames enter their body without any protection could easily lead to their death.
Fortunately, Xiao Yan's Flame Control Technique was powerful enough. The Fusion Heavenly Flame was as easy for him to control as an extension of his own arm. When he burned away the fire poison little by little, it did not damage the meridians of the Fire Cloud Ancestor in the slightest.
Time passed slowly, and three days went by in the blink of an eye.
Inside the Quiet Room, Xiao Yan was exhausted from the long period of meticulous control and Fusion Heavenly Flame, and beads of sweat were already sliding down his forehead.
Finally, he withdrew his hand, and the thread-like Fusion Heavenly Flame returned to his body.
Before him, the Fire Cloud Ancestor kept his eyes tightly closed.
At a certain moment, a terrifying aura erupted.
Boom!
The invisible aura transformed into a tangible shockwave, causing the entire Burning Flame Tower to shake violently... no, the entire Burning Flame Valley experienced an earthquake.
Even the clouds in the sky seemed to have been hit by a huge impact, bursting open with a bang.
Fire Cloud Ancestor opened his eyes, his gaze gleaming, and he smiled broadly, "Hahaha, Late-Stage One-Star Dou Saint!"