Reverse Scale

After pondering for a while, the Great Elder led everyone toward the center of the tower, where it was a dark, bottomless abyss, the gloom extending to the very end of their sight.

Looking into that unfathomable black hole, the invisible Fire Python, which had already acquired some intelligence, was no longer roaring. Instead, it had fallen into a terrifying silence.

Compared to the previous frenzied state of the Fallen Heart Flame, the elders of the Inner Academy felt that the current state of the Fallen Heart Flame Fallen Heart Flame was much better, at least they could keep track of its movements at any time!

But now, in this boundless darkness, they could no longer sense the presence of the Fallen Heart Flame, and the entire Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower had suddenly fallen into a useless state.

The Great Elder ordered, "Expel all students still cultivating in the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower and temporarily close it to the public."

"Furthermore, assemble all elders of the Inner Academy, cancel all their leave, and have the strong members of the Outer Academy on standby at all times to prevent any outbreak of the Fallen Heart Flame. Notify all tower-guarding elders to monitor the movements of the Fallen Heart Flame around the clock and report to me immediately!"

Upon hearing the Great Elder's words, the other elders' expressions hardened, and they immediately nodded in response, "Yes!"

Subsequently, all the students who were still cultivating in the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower were called out by the elders guarding each floor. When they learned that they probably wouldn't be able to enter the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower to cultivate for a while, it caused dissatisfaction among many people.

However, the dissatisfaction of most people was not enough to change the academy's decision, and in the end they had no choice but to withdraw from the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower.

Xiao Yu and Xun'er, who were originally cultivating in the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower, naturally came out of the tower as well.

"Did you notice anything wrong just now Brother Xiao Yu?" Xun'er asked, looking at Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu frowned slightly, and asked with some confusion, "What?"

Xun'er asked with some surprise, "Didn't Brother Xiao Yu notice that the Heart Flame, which could have helped us cultivate, can no longer appear?"

"Can't it appear? You can't feel the Heart Flame either?" Xiao Yu asked, looking at Xun'er.

Xun'er nodded. "Yes, the Heart Flame hasn't appeared, and I can feel that my cultivation speed has greatly decreased. I wonder if this has anything to do with the academy expelling students!"

At this moment, Xiao Yu had some guesses in his mind, but he couldn't prove them yet.

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Alright, alright, let's not think about it too much. Since we can't cultivate in the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower for the time being, let's go to the back mountain to find medicinal herbs. Zi Yan said there are quite a few medicinal herbs there!"

Hearing Xiao Yu's words, Xun'er was naturally very happy. A faint smile appeared on her lips as she raised her little face and said, "Okay!"

Just as Xiao Yu left the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower, the Great Elder and the other Inner Academy, who were still at the bottom of the tower, suddenly felt a scorching heat emanating from the black hole.

The Great Elder's eyes narrowed, and he uttered a soft command, "Seal!"

The Inner Academy reacted extremely quickly, his hands forming hand seals, and various colors of Dou Qi surged out, pressing down on the black hole with energy seals!

Hiss, hiss! Roar!

A furious roar came from the black hole, and the space above the black hole rippled. The sealing energy unleashed by the elders slammed into the spatial ripples!

Boom!

A powerful surge of energy swept outwards, and the black hole indeed returned to calm once more.

The Inner Academy elders also breathed a sigh of relief, beads of cold sweat already forming on their foreheads. "We've finally sealed that terrifying creature away!"

The Great Elder frowned deeply. He realized something was amiss, but couldn't find the cause. In the end, he could only ask the elders to strengthen the seal.

Xiao Yu had already taken Xun'er back to their residence. Not long after, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yu, Hu Jia, and Wu Hao also returned to their residence one after another.

After returning to his room, Xiao Yu went straight into the System Space. He hadn't visited Yun Yun for two days.

Xiao Yu came to Yun Yun's Yun Yun and gently took her hand, saying, "Time flies! You wouldn't believe how fast Little Xiao Nian can run around now, he's so mischievous!"

"Wake up soon, Little Xiao Nian and I are waiting for you!" Xiao Yu murmured softly.

After staying in the space for a long time, Xiao Yu left. However, when he turned around, he did not see Yun Yun lying on the white jade bed. Her fingers trembled slightly!

Just as Xiao Yu was about to cultivate after exiting the System Space, Xun'er knocked on the door and said with a light laugh, "Brother Xiao Yu, the medicinal herbs that A Tai bought have all arrived. You can start refining medicine now!"

Xiao Yu chuckled and said, "Looks like there's no way I can rest now!"

Xun'er moved all the medicinal herbs into Xiao Yu's room, and then watched Xiao Yu refine the pills.

Xiao Yu spent the entire night refining pills, and Xun'er left the room in the middle of the night.

As dawn broke, Xiao Yu opened his eyes, and his mind suddenly became clear. In an instant, he felt that his previously drowsy head had become refreshed!

"Congratulations, host, on breaking through to the advanced level of Soul Power. Reward: Ancient Ferocious Sword, Reverse Scale!"

"The Reverse Scale, a sword of great calamity, its blade shattered, its hilt engraved with a ferocious beast pattern. This sword possesses unparalleled Yin energy, and its spirit's strength is at the Peak Nine-Star Dou Emperor. Further enhancement requires offering the sword its blood!"

"A famous sword possesses a spirit; only a powerful master can wield its Reverse Scale. Please continue your efforts, host. The Reverse Scale now appears as your guardian and will assist you when you face a life-or-death crisis!"

After seeing the system's notification, Xiao Yu was completely bewildered. Why was his "Reverse Scale" being triggered?

That's what he said, but the moment the Reverse Scale Sword appeared, Xiao Yu stopped his inner grumbling!

A ripple appeared in the space in front of Xiao Yu, and then a black hole gradually formed.

In an instant, a chilling aura swept over him. Even though Xiao Yu now possessed the strength of Five-Star Dou Wang, he couldn't help but shiver involuntarily at the chilling aura!

Then came a rustling sound, and a large amount of black mist surged out, instantly turning the room into a sinister and eerie place!

Click!

A broken longsword suddenly shot out from the black hole. The sword was tattered, with sword marks splitting it into eight pieces. The broken pieces were connected by a sinister and eerie black aura, and the unknown ferocious beast pattern on the hilt inspired immense fear!

The ancient, malevolent sword, Reverse Scale!

A sinister black aura swirled around the sword. Xiao Yu tried to reach out and grasp the Reverse Scale, but it dodged Reverse Scale. Famous swords possess spirits, and the sword spirit within the Reverse Scale believed that Xiao Yu's current strength was insufficient to subdue it.

Xiao Yu didn't care. He couldn't make it submit now, but he could one day. Besides, it was right beside him now, so he didn't have to worry about it running away. It could even protect his safety. Xiao Yu thought the system was really amazing!