A new view of Xiao Yan-why not just become a Ninth-Rank Alchemist!

Ancient Realm.

Ancient Clan Square.

Seeing that Xiao Yan's self-created Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus had directly and severely injured the Elder Tongxuan, High-Level Semi-Saint, even the most arrogant Ancient Clan were speechless.

At this moment, even as scions of the Ancient Clan, the top families on the continent, they could not find the slightest reason to be proud.

Cultivation Technique?

Xiao Yan was able to overwhelm Gu Feng and fight against Elder Tongxuan with his First-Turn Dou Venerate cultivation. In all this time, he only replenished his Dou Qi once, and his recovery speed was incredibly astonishing.

This means that the cultivation Cultivation Technique Xiao Yan is practicing is absolutely top-tier, and may have even reached the Higher Heaven Rank!

Dou Skill?

The Five Wheel Fire Array was in no way inferior to their proud Ancient Emperor Seal; it was also Earth Rank Dou Skill, yet it unleashed power comparable to Heaven Rank Dou Skill.

In terms of Heaven Rank Dou Skill, Xiao Yan didn't reveal anything else, but with just the Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus, who dares to say they are superior to him in terms of Dou Skill?

Cultivation level?

They didn't know Xiao Yan Xiao Yan well, but they could tell that he looked to be no more than twenty years old. In addition, given the rumors that Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yan were childhood sweethearts who grew up together, they could easily deduce that Xiao Yan was only a few years older than Xiao Xun'er.

Can the Ancient Clan currently find one who First-Turn Dou Venerate in their twenties?

Appearance and temperament?

... Looking at Xiao Yan's flawless face and his dazzling aura that seemed to shine even through the Heavenly Screen, the disciples of the Ancient Clan fell silent. Some of the girls even blushed, looking like they were in the throes of first love.

"Losing to him in the Gu Feng... isn't shameful at all."

"Yes, Gu Feng can at least use the Five Seals Combined, but he's not as good as Xiao Yan."

"If it were me, I definitely wouldn't be as good at it as I am at creating works in the Gu Feng."

Quietly, the public opinion on Gu Feng has reversed.

At this moment, in the clouds.

The Gu Clan Elder began to talk amongst themselves, mostly discussing the Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus.

" For First-Turn Dou Venerate to create Dou Skill as powerful as the Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus, Xiao Yan is simply too monstrous."

"This Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus allows Xiao Yan, with his First-Turn Dou Venerate cultivation, to unleash an attack powerful enough to kill a low-level Dou Sheng, and its strength even surpasses that of Higher Heaven Rank Dou Skill!"

"This child is terrifying; his future is limitless. He may even reach the pinnacle and become a supreme powerhouse like the clan leader!"

"In my opinion, it's a good thing for the Ancient Clan that Xiao Yan and Miss Xun'er can get married."

"Yes, I think Xiao Yan is a kind-hearted person. He shouldn't hold too much grudges against the Xiao Clan and will surely be loyal to our Ancient Clan!"

"That's the best way."

In an instant, the Gu Clan Elder all had a new view and attitude towards Xiao Yan.

Black Annihilation King Gu Lie listened quietly, then suddenly said:

"The power of this Dou Skill is so great not because of Xiao Yan's own Dou Qi, but because of the energy of the Heavenly Flames itself."

The eight Heavenly Flames clashed and erupted, which is why they were able to unleash such power.

If no new Heavenly Flames are added in the future, the power of this Dou Skill will come to an end.

He is indeed a genius, but elders, please view him objectively and not over-praise him.

Gu Lie's words made Gu Yuan glance at him.

There's some truth to what they said, but the underlying malice is completely undisguised.

After a moment's thought, Gu Yuan understood Gu Lie's idea.

It's simply that as a leading figure on the side opposing the Xiao Clan and Xiao Xuan, he became increasingly resentful of seeing descendants of the Xiao Clan stepping forward.

He might not object to Xiao Yan marrying into the Ancient Clan, but it would be difficult for him to have a proper understanding of Xiao Yan.

Human nature is inherently flawed.

Gu Yuan looked back at the Heavenly Screen without saying a word.

Above Tian Shu City.

Elder Tongxuan slowly recovered his breath and then said to Xiao Yan, "Xiao Yan, we have come to take Xun'er back to the Ancient Clan."

Normally, as long as you defeat Gu Feng and prove that you can refine Eighth-Tier Nine-Colored Pill as rumored, you will gain our approval.

Then we will go back.

Now that you can even defeat me, this test is naturally meaningless.

Congratulations, Xiao Yan, Xun'er can stay by your side for a few more years.

"Take good care of her," Elder Tongxuan said.

Just then, Xiao Yan suddenly spoke up, "Wait a moment, Elder Tongxuan."

Elder Tongxuan stopped, a puzzled expression on his face.

Xiao Yan took Xiao Xun'er's hand, his expression serious. "I don't intend to force Xun'er to stay by my side."

I know that the Ancient Clan have abundant resources, a complete heritage, and all of them are extremely suitable for Xun'er.

What I'm fighting for is not to keep Xun'er by my side and make her dependent on me!

Instead, it gives her the power to choose when to leave and when to stay with the Ancient Clan!

"Therefore, Xun'er can return to the Ancient Clan, but I hope that when Xun'er wants to leave and rest outside, no one can stop her!"

As he spoke, Xiao Yan looked at the Ancient Character Token. He knew that Gu Yuan was definitely looking at it!

Sure enough, not long after he finished speaking, a vast voice suddenly emanated from the Ancient Character Token.

"Xiao Yan, do you know how precious freedom is?"

"If Xun'er returns to the Ancient Clan and enjoys its resources, she will have to accept the clan's arrangements."

I want Xun'er to have the freedom to be independent and not be controlled by others.

"You're not good enough yet." Gu Yuan's voice was flat, as if Xun'er wasn't his beloved daughter.

But Xiao Yan knew that he was speaking on behalf of the ancient Ancient Clan, as the Ancient Clan Chief, not as Xun'er's father.

Xiao Yan couldn't understand why Gu Yuan, as Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint and currently the strongest person on the continent, was so pathetic.

But given his current abilities, he clearly has no right to question it.

All he can do now is give an answer.

"Clan Chief Gu Yuan, what level is required to qualify for this?" Xiao Yan asked.

Gu Yuan did not hesitate and immediately gave a reply.

"Only by becoming Dou Sheng or Ninth-Rank Alchemist can you gain sufficient influence."

"You're only First-Turn Dou Venerate now, that's not enough." Gu Yuan's tone remained calm, but there seemed to be a hint of expectation mixed in.

Xiao Yan nodded slightly, then looked at the Alchemist next to Elder Gu Yang, who had little presence.

"May I ask how this senior is addressed? And what rank of Alchemist are you?" Xiao Yan asked.

"My name is Gu Yan, Eighth-Rank Peak Alchemist, and currently the Alchemist of the Ancient Clan!" Gu Yan had gray hair, an old appearance, and a long beard.

He stroked his beard with an air of pride and confidence.

He had been Eighth-Rank Peak Alchemist for a long time, and his seniority was far higher than that of the so-called Pill Tower's Three Giants. However, his Heaven-Swallowing Talent was limited, and he could not break through the Dou Saint Realm and advance to the Heavenly Realm Soul. Therefore, he had been stuck at the Eighth Tier. But in terms of Tier 8 Medicinal Pill, he was confident that his success rate and quality surpassed anyone else's!

Xiao Yan nodded, cupped his hands, and said, "Senior Gu Yan, would you be interested in having a match with me in alchemy?"

Gu Yan became interested and burst into laughter. "A contest of alchemy skills? You want to prove yourself by stepping on this elder?"

Haha, I'll grant your wish!

Let this old man see Split Flame you, a newly Eighth-Rank Peak Alchemist, really possess!

Xiao Yan smiled faintly.

Eighth Tier? That's all in the past.

Since only Ninth-Rank Alchemist can hold a certain position in the Ancient Clan, then... why doesn't he just need to become Ninth-Rank Alchemist?