Xiao Yan fell silent.
He knew Xuan Yi was telling the truth.
Although he was now a Tier 8 Alchemist, his cultivation was only at the Dou Venerate level. Trying to rescue someone from Soul Hall's Heavenly Dipper Hall was no different from a fool's dream.
But he could not give up.
That was his teacher.
The teacher who had pulled him out of disgrace, protected him as he grew, taught him alchemy, and gave him everything.
No matter what, he had to save him.
Xiao Yan took a deep breath and slowly spoke.
"I know someone who might be able to help me."
Xuan Kongzi raised a brow.
"Who?"
Xiao Yan looked at him and enunciated each word.
"Liu Bai."
Xuan Kongzi froze, then fell into thought.
Liu Bai...
The Hall Master of the Blood Fire Hall, an existence on equal footing with Soul Hall.
If he was willing to act, rescuing Yao Chen would indeed not be difficult.
But the question was, would he be willing?
Xuan Kongzi looked at Xiao Yan, confusion in his eyes.
"You know Hall Master Liu?"
Xiao Yan nodded.
"He and I both came from the Jia Ma Empire. We had some dealings back when we were in the Jia Ma Empire."
A trace of surprise flashed through Xuan Kongzi's eyes.
Both from the Jia Ma Empire?
He had never known that Liu Bai had emerged from such a remote place as the Northwest Continent.
Xuan Yi was also slightly moved.
"If that is the case, then there may indeed be a chance..."
Xiao Yan said,
"However, he is currently in the Star Realm, in seclusion while absorbing the Three Thousand Burning Flame. We will have to discuss this after he comes out of seclusion."
Xuan Kongzi nodded.
"Very well. Once he emerges,