Absorbing Heavenly Flames? Who'd do that! Just wait and copy it.

The battlefield, previously in total chaos, suddenly fell silent.

Xiang Liu slowly lowered its head, the icy, bloodthirsty aura within its snake pupils fading away entirely, as if it were a docile pet.

"Master!"

Only then did Xiao Lei let out a deep sigh of relief; everything was now settled.

The next moment, the previously quiet Myriad Beast Spirit Flame suddenly erupted in a frenzy. The seal formed by Xiang Liu shattered, and the poison mist that had been suppressing the Heavenly Flame burst open.

Startled, Xiao Lei quickly channeled his Dou Qi to suppress the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame.

Once that was done, Xiao Lei asked the nearby Xiang Liu, "Why did your seal suddenly shatter?"

"Master, just now I felt a force invade my soul, and then my control over the Heavenly Flame vanished. I know nothing else."

Could it have been the impact of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils?

Xiao Lei felt helpless; he could have copied the Heavenly Flame directly from Xiang Liu.

"Do you still have a way to re-absorb it?"

"Master, I was able to leave a mark on the Heavenly Flame by relying on the suppression of my innate toxin, but my innate toxin was destroyed by the flame's eruption just now. I cannot attempt to control it again in the short term."

Xiao Lei sighed; it seemed he would have to find someone else to absorb the Heavenly Flame!

As the blood-red Heavenly Flame flickered, faint sounds of beast roars echoed in his ears—it was truly extraordinary.

At this moment, Yun Yun finally arrived at his side. Seeing the respectful appearance of Xiang Liu, she knew Xiao Lei had successfully subdued it and felt relieved.

"Is this the legendary Heavenly Flame that gathers the essence of heaven and earth and possesses the power to burn the sky and boil the seas?"

Yun Yun had often heard Gu He mention the name of Heavenly Flames; it was one of his greatest life pursuits.

Yun Yun remembered it so well simply because Gu He talked about it incessantly, convinced that his alchemy would skyrocket once he obtained one.

"That is indeed the case. To be precise, it is the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame, ranked twenty-second on the Heavenly Flame Ranking! Otherwise, I would have turned and left today!"

With the Heavenly Flame in hand, Xiao Lei immediately examined the means by which Xiang Liu had controlled it.

The natural Myriad Beast Spirit Flame was blood-red, but the one in Xiao Lei's hand now was streaked with numerous shades of emerald green.

"Invading the Heavenly Flame with your own unique, corrosive toxins—a genius idea! Too bad you were a step too late and got caught by me!"

However, if Xiao Lei hadn't taken the initiative to strike Xiang Liu, it likely wouldn't have sacrificed its other heads, nor would it have had the opportunity to truly control the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame; it would have simply withered away in that cave until the end of time.

"I recall that you are an alchemist. This Heavenly Flame is a wonder of the world that countless alchemists covet. How do you intend to dispose of it? If you plan to absorb it here, I can guard you!"

Yun Yun had already pushed the matter of Gu He to the back of her mind.

Xiao Lei absorb the Heavenly Flame?

He would never take such a risk. Even though he was already a Dou Emperor, and even though this was only the twenty-second ranked flame, Xiao Lei would not gamble his life.

With the system, he didn't need to bet his life like others; he could just find a suitable person to absorb it on his behalf!

If not for the system, Xiao Lei would never have easily chosen the Burning Mantra cultivation technique.

"No, I do not intend to absorb this Heavenly Flame. I plan to trade it to someone who can afford the price."

Xiao Lei's words greatly exceeded Yun Yun's expectations. "Why? Isn't this a wonder that everyone covets?"

"I won't go into the reasons. However, Miss Yun Zhi, since you roam the continent, do you know anyone suitable who needs this Heavenly Flame? You could have them come to trade with me."

Xiao Lei's intention was obvious, pointing directly at Gu He.

As for Xiao Yan, he was currently too weak; it was impossible for him to swallow this Heavenly Flame, and waiting for him to possess enough strength...

Xiao Lei was currently in urgent need of upgrading the Burning Mantra!

"I do know some suitable people; I will contact you after I leave this time!"

Yun Yun didn't quite grasp Xiao Lei's motives, but she was happy to help him with this favor. However, she stammered for a long time without mentioning Gu He directly, clearly not wanting to expose her identity.

After all, she had previously claimed to be a Dou Emperor roaming the continent named Yun Zhi.

Seeing such clumsy maneuvering, the corners of Xiao Lei's mouth curled up slightly.

He was truly looking forward to meeting her at the Misty Cloud Sect!

As for Gu He, Yun Yun wouldn't even drop her disguise for his sake.

Her nose was turning red!

"Let's discuss the details when we return. I need to go into seclusion for a few days to heal my injuries!"

Don't let Xiao Lei's calm demeanor fool you; he was actually at the end of his rope. Controlling the souls of nine Tier 6 Magical Beasts using the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils at such high intensity was something even Xiao Lei found hard to endure.

After speaking, Xiao Lei landed directly on Xiang Liu's head and sat down.

He could now consider himself to have a mount, though it was a pity that the latter had severed its own heads to escape, causing its cultivation to plummet; it was now only at the level of a three-star Dou Emperor, whereas it had previously been comparable to an eight-star Dou Emperor.

But as long as it was given time to regrow its nine heads, it would surely become a terrifying Magical Beast comparable to an eight-star Dou Emperor once again.

Leaving the Poison Nether Swamp, Xiao Lei and Yun Yun headed straight back toward the cave. After picking up Xiao Yi Xian, they left the Magical Beast Mountain Range without hesitation and headed to Green Mountain Town.

During this time, Xiao Lei spoke to Yun Yun again about finding a suitable person for the trade, and Yun Yun indicated she would do her best.

Afterward, Xiao Lei went into emergency seclusion to adjust his condition.

Yun Yun seized the perfect opportunity to inform Qing Lin, who was guarding the room where Xiao Lei was in seclusion, of her intention to leave.

As the Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, she could not afford to be absent for much longer, and she still had tasks entrusted to her by Xiao Lei to complete.

"Big Sister, you're leaving? Young Master is still in seclusion healing his wounds; why not wait until he comes out?"

Qing Lin's thoughts remained as simple as ever, and it was precisely for this reason that Yun Yun had chosen this moment.

She was still too dull when it came to matters of the heart, to the point where she did not even know how to bid Xiao Lei farewell.

Yun Yun even feared that if she faced Xiao Lei, she would be unable to speak the words of departure, and might even end up following him to roam the continent just like Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian.

After all, that did not seem like such a bad idea.

It is a pity that I still carry the heavy burden of the sect on my shoulders!

Yun Yun could not help but sigh. She did not even know how she had ended up as the Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect; she only remembered that when her teacher, Yun Shan, went into closed-door cultivation, she had been confusedly hoisted into the position.

Over the years, Yun Yun could not even say whether she truly liked this position or not.

After a long silence, Yun Yun took out an inner armor she had prepared long ago from her Storage Ring.

"Please give this inner armor to your Young Master and tell him it is to thank him for saving my life that day!"

There was no way to repay the debt of saving her life, and she could think of nothing else to offer, so she could only give away the most valuable item she possessed.

I only hope this reckless fighter can suffer fewer injuries!

Yun Yun whispered softly, lost in her own thoughts.

Yun Yun departed.

Several days later, at the Misty Cloud Sect, Gu He was invited by Yun Yun for the first time in history.

Thinking that his deep affection had finally moved her, Gu He hurried over to see Yun Yun with great enthusiasm.

"Master Gu He, this is the Purple Spirit Crystal. Please continue to put your heart into the matter regarding that girl, Yan Ran!"

Yun Yun's brows were slightly furrowed as if she were pondering something, but Gu He waved his hand dismissively, calling it a small matter.

"Master Gu He, as a guest elder of our Misty Cloud Sect, you have refined pills for the sect for many years; your contributions are immense!"

Hearing this, Gu He's brows suddenly furrowed.

"Yun'er, what is this?"

"Master, please call me Yun Yun. I invited you here today because there is actually another important matter."

"While I was in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, I encountered a Dou Emperor expert. He has obtained a Heavenly Flame but has no intention of subduing it. You may go and seek a trade with him."

"Bringing this news to you, Master, can be considered a slight repayment for the kindness you have shown the Misty Cloud Sect over these years!"

Upon hearing this, Gu He was so excited he nearly jumped for joy.

Heavenly Flame! What a dear name. Gu He had pursued it for many years, only to receive a rumor that Medusa had obtained one, the authenticity of which was uncertain. Yet now, Yun Yun had brought him such definitive news.

However, Gu He was not so blinded by the news that he failed to notice something was off about Yun Yun's demeanor today.

After a brief moment of deliberation, Gu He cupped his hands and left, preparing to quickly contact other experts to accompany him on the trade.

Yun Yun watched Gu He leave in a hurry, her expression neither happy nor sad.

Gu He could not wait to see the Heavenly Flame he had longed for!

And Xiao Lei could not wait to obtain the Heavenly Flame and the sixth-grade alchemy techniques!

After all, those alchemy techniques would be of great use later on.