Refining the Sea Heart Flame, Medusa Again?

The air seemed to solidify into a thick, viscous substance, so heavy it was suffocating.

Representatives from various factions who came to witness the ceremony, as well as spies from other factions lurking among them, were all filled with shock!

What an incredible talent!

I had heard that this young Clan Chief of the Xiao Family was incredibly talented, Dou Zhe at the age of ten, and it was already amazing that he entered Jia Nan Academy to cultivate.

However, Dou Zhe with such strength is ultimately just a bottom-tier existence, and is not worth fearing until they fully realize their talent.

But four years later, when Xiao Yan returned home, news spread that he had advanced to the Dou Wang level!

Breaking through to the Dou Wang realm in four years is already quite outrageous.

What the heck is Eight-Star Dou Wang?

It should be noted that some Dou Wang expert may not be able to break through to the next level even in a year.

Xiao Yan is only fourteen years old and he's already an eight-star cultivator?

When he turns fifteen, wouldn't he be very likely to become Dou Emperor?

Looking across the Jia Ma Empire, how many Dou Emperors and Dou Wang are there?

In other words, with Xiao Yan by their side, the Xiao Family can now be considered one of the most powerful families in the Jia Ma Empire.

Xiao Yan is a person who cannot be described by the word "genius" alone; he is a world-shaking talent capable of overturning the existing order of the Jia Ma Empire!

The so-called top ten powerhouses of the Jia Ma Empire, their deterrent power, was already somewhat insufficient in front of this fourteen-year-old young Clan Chief of the Xiao Family.

After all, given the talent Xiao Yan has shown so far, he is definitely destined to be the number one person in the future Jia Ma Empire.

Thinking of this, the representatives of the various forces who came to observe the ceremony all became solemn.

We must get this message back as soon as possible and immediately begin closer cooperation with the Xiao Family!

In contrast, the members of the Xiao Family were all overjoyed.

Eight-Star Dou Wang!

Leaving aside Xiao Yan's terrifying cultivation talent, which will signify the future prosperity of the Xiao Family.

Even now, Xiao Yan, Eight-Star Dou Wang, is definitely one of the top ten experts in the Jia Ma Empire!

This is because they don't know Xiao Yan that well.

After all, with Xiao Yan's current cultivation level and a body comparable to Sixth-Rank Magical Beast, he can basically unleash the complete Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations without taking any damage!

This means that after Xiao Yan activates the secret technique, he will possess the strength to remain at the Dou Zong level.

In the Jia Ma Empire, this is the highest level of power!

As for Yun Shan?

Even if he were to advance to the Dou Zong with the help of the Soul Hall, in a real fight, his weak foundation as a Dou Zong would be no match for Xiao Yan, who had risen to the Dou Zong realm through his own efforts and secret techniques!

With the addition of the many powerful Dou Technique that Xiao Yan has mastered, the plan to unify the Jia Ma Empire will surely be implemented smoothly.

In the center of the square, Xiao Yan calmly withdrew his finger, and the dazzling golden light slowly subsided.

He remained as calm and collected as ever, without the slightest hint of arrogance or haughtiness.

He flicked his sleeves and casually turned around, his gaze sweeping over the silent guest seats. The invisible pressure caused everyone who met his gaze to subconsciously lower their heads or look away, their hearts pounding.

Even a single glance from them was unbearable; Dou Wang expert was terrifying indeed!

Only Xiao Zhan was looking at his youngest son with a face full of pride and satisfaction.

He never imagined that in just four short years, his genius son would leap directly to the level of Dou Wang) powerhouse!

Having such a good son makes my life worthwhile!

Xiao Yan grinned at his father, then turned his gaze to the corner of the viewing platform.

There, Xiao Yu and Xiao Mei were already blushing with excitement.

Xiao Yu clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her palms. Looking at the figure who was the center of attention, her eyes were filled with shock, but also with a sense of pride and an indescribable excitement!

This is the person she's always liked!

Her Dou Technique, who usually spoke softly and gently to her, and always showed her a warm smile, was now radiating youthful vigor and the aura of a powerful figure—so dazzling, so captivating!

Xiao Mei looked at Xiao Yan with starry eyes, wishing she could immediately snuggle into Xiao Yan arms and kiss him passionately.

Brother Yan is so handsome and amazing!!!

Seeing this, Xiao Yan smiled and nodded to the two of them. Then, he took a step forward, and with a flash of lightning beneath his feet, he appeared beside them.

Seeing Xiao Yan return, Xiao Mei could no longer contain herself. Her small body rushed over, like a fledgling returning to its nest, burying her head deeply in Xiao Yan's arms, and she said excitedly:

"Brother Yan is the best! Mei'er likes Brother Yan the most!"

Xiao Yan smiled and naturally reached out to hug the little girl in his arms, gently patting her back. Then he looked at Xiao Yu and winked.

You are always so charming.

Xiao Yu strode gracefully with her long, shapely legs, and walked lightly to Xiao Yan's side. She took his arm, her pretty face flushed, and gazed at Xiao Yan with a somewhat infatuated look, murmuring something.

Looking at the two beauties, one big and one small, beside and in Xiao Yan's arms, many girls felt a little envious or even jealous.

Such a gifted young man, isn't he also the prince charming of their dreams?

They would even be willing to serve Xiao Yan as a tea and water maid!

Xiao Ning, standing to the side, looked at Xiao Yan with nothing but pure fanaticism and worship!

Is this the true strength of the Xiao Family's number one genius?

What incredible talent!

The members of the Xiao Family who shared the same thoughts were also looking at the young man in the plain white robe with admiration.

At this moment, Xiao Yan officially became the most dazzling sun in the hearts of the Xiao Clan!

Under the sun's radiant light, the Xiao Family's future will be bright!

Loyalty!

Regardless of what his clansmen or outsiders thought, Xiao Yan was too lazy to waste time on such ceremonies. To be honest, the coming-of-age ceremony that Sister Ya Fei gave him that night was much more unforgettable.

So, after stepping down, Xiao Yan ran away with the two beauties Xiao Yu and Xiao Mei.

I'm not going to do anything bad!

The Xiao Family, the Young Clan Head's Courtyard.

"Now that your Dou Technique training is on track, your Dou Qi training only needs to be done step by step, so I can go into seclusion with peace of mind."

Xiao Yan held Xiao Yu's hand with his left hand and Xiao Mei's hand with his right hand, and said with a serious expression.

"Yes, we've been fortunate to have your guidance in our cultivation this past month."

Xiao Yu naturally understood that his cousin had been a cultivation fanatic since childhood. The fact that his cousin could spare a month to guide his cultivation was already a sign of his favoritism. However, he still needed to continue cultivating wholeheartedly. Now, the time had come.

"Don't worry, Brother Yan, Mei'er will work hard to cultivate!"

Although Xiao Mei's eyes were full of reluctance, she also knew that she couldn't be willful at this time and make her beloved feel awkward.

"Well, I'll teach you one last time. After I leave the pass next time, I'll head to the Tagor Desert."

Xiao Yu, you'll probably have already gone to the Jia Nan Academy by then. This is my Student Union President Token. Take this with you and cultivate diligently after you arrive at the Jia Nan Academy. Once you enter the Inner Academy, you can give this token to Junior Sister Han Yue. She will take care of you. This is my Fire Crystal Card. The Fire Energy inside is enough for you to cultivate in the Inner Academy until graduation.

As for my cousin Xiao Mei, you will accompany my father to the Imperial Capital. After I have dealt with the matters in the Tagor Desert, I will come to the Imperial Capital to find you and take you to the Misty Cloud Sect."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled and nodded. After giving the two women some instructions, he began to give them his final guidance.

The instruction didn't end until late at night. Xiao Yan burned down common cultivation problems encountered by those progressing from Dou Zhe to Dou Wang realms on jade slips and gave one copy to each of them.

That night, after saying goodbye to Xiao Zhan and leaving two Communication Jade Slip, Xiao Yan entered a Cultivation Secret Chamber in the Miter Auction House.

Upon entering the secret chamber, Xiao Yan went to a corner and pressed his hand against a spot on the wall that was completely invisible and could only be detected by his senses. He then slightly shifted his Dou Qi.

An entrance leading underground was revealed amidst the sounds of large mechanisms operating.

Xiao Yan descended the steps and soon arrived at the secret chamber located underground.

A chilling aura spread out, causing a layer of frost to form on Xiao Yan's white robe.

This place was specially prepared by Hai Bodong for his secluded cultivation.

After he left, only Xiao Yan was qualified to enter this place.

Now, Xiao Yan is about to repeat his old trick, just as he devoured the Green Lotus Core Flame back then, using this place as the perfect location to devour the Sea Heart Flame.

The walls and ground were covered with solid Mystic Ice, emitting a terrifyingly low temperature that could freeze the Dou Qi of Dou Wang expert.

Hai Bodong broke through to the Seven-Star Dou Emperor here, which makes the ice here even more solid and colder than the ice cellar in Mo City.

Xiao Yan sat cross-legged on the ice platform in the center of the secret chamber with practiced ease, his figure appearing particularly solemn against the backdrop of the surrounding dark blue Mystic Ice.

He intends to devour the Sea Heart Flame here and break through to the Dou Emperor realm!

"Call..."

Xiao Yan slowly exhaled, and the heat instantly froze into tiny ice crystals that drifted away as he left his body.

The bone-chilling cold of the sealed room was not a torment for him, but rather a natural barrier against the violent energy of the Heavenly Flames.

Xiao Yan flipped his palm, and a deep blue flame, as dark as the ocean, suddenly rose up, carrying the majestic momentum of the sea. It was the Heavenly Flames that Han Feng had voluntarily given to Xiao Yan — the Sea Heart Flame!

It exudes a heart-pounding energy fluctuation, instinctively resisting the suppression of the environment and trying to break free from its constraints.

"Be quiet."

Xiao Yan let out a low shout, and his soul power surged forth, suppressing the restlessness of the Sea Heart Flame.

Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Yan grabbed the Sea Heart Flame, which he had been training with for many years, reached inside, pulled out the Origin Flame Seed, and put it in his mouth.

It still has that familiar, fiery feeling.

However, Xiao Yan, with the body of Sixth-Rank Magical Beast and the Legendary Fire-Resistant King, was already able to withstand the high temperature released by the Heavenly Flames within his body.

Xiao Yan skillfully controlled the sky-blue Myriad Beast Lotus Heart Flame, enveloping the Origin Flame Seed of the Sea Heart Flame, and began to advance along the execution route of the Flame Mantra.

"Boom--!"

Seemingly sensing that he was about to be refined, a torrent of immense energy from the Sea Heart Flame, like a raging sea bursting its banks, exploded within Xiao Yan's meridians!

This energy combines the fury of fire with the gentle flow of water!

It tore and burned through Xiao Yan's meridians, attempting to incinerate everything; it also carried wave-like, relentless impacts, trying to break through Xiao Yan's Dou Qi defense and the seal of the Heavenly Flames.

If he hadn't cultivated the Great Sun Separation Fire Body, making his physical strength comparable to Sixth-Rank Magical Beast, and hadn't possessed the natural suppression of Heavenly Flames by the Flame Mantra, this first wave of impact would have been enough to make Xiao Yan open his mouth and close his eyes, groaning and moaning!

"Tch, that's all?"

Xiao Yan didn't feel uncomfortable at all. He took out a bottle of Ice Spirit Cold Spring that he had soaked in Storage Ring Mystic Ice Jade Marrow that he had given to Ya Fei a long time ago, and drank it down like a beverage.

The next moment, guided by Xiao Yan, the icy spring water entered his meridians, transforming into icy shackles that wrapped around the raging azure torrent, forcibly cooling down its violent energy!

The collision of the cold air and the Heavenly Flames created a peculiar duality of ice and fire within the meridians.

Intense stinging pain and icy numbness intertwined, impacting Xiao Yan's meridians.

However, for Xiao Yan, who had been tempered and refined through the Great Sun Separation Fire Body and was already accustomed to tempering himself in extreme pain, this was just another ordinary trial on his path of cultivation.

He merely frowned slightly before focusing all his attention on the operation of the Flame Mantra.

The vast power of the soul, like the most precise helmsman, guides the Myriad Beast Lotus Heart Flame that envelops the Sea Heart Flame, circulating endlessly along the profound and complex route of the Flame Mantra.

Time slipped away quietly amidst absolute focus and the clash of energies.

The scene inside the secret chamber is like a dynamic painting of ice and fire:

The thin layer of ice on Xiao Yan's body had just solidified when it was instantly evaporated by the astonishingly high temperature emanating from his body, turning into wisps of white smoke that rose into the air.

Immediately afterward, the bone-chilling cold of the secret chamber quickly condensed new frost on his body, repeating the cycle endlessly. His seated figure, bathed in the faint blue light of the Mystic Ice, appeared even more imposing and serene, as if he had become one with the ice cellar.

One lap, two laps... ten laps...

The speed of the Flame Mantra's operation is getting faster and faster, and the refining of the Sea Heart Flame's essence is steadily improving.

The azure light gradually lost its unruly wildness and began to become docile. Its vast and pure fire-attribute energy, like a tamed river, began to flow into Xiao Yan's meridians little by little. After being refined by Xiao Yan, it became a part of Xiao Yan's power.

Xiao Yan's aura also began to grow gradually at a slow but steady pace!

Time flows by quietly, like water.

Inside the sealed room, Xiao Yan's body was sometimes covered with a thin layer of frost, and sometimes evaporated by the terrifying high temperature overflowing from his body, sending up wisps of white smoke.

The azure primordial flame of the Sea Heart Flame was gradually being refined little by little...

"Hiss~~~"

A faint hissing sound suddenly rang out in the silent ice cellar. On Xiao Yan's arm, a slender, seven-colored figure had awakened from its slumber at some point. She slowly raised her head, and in her somewhat dazed eyes, Xiao Yan's solemn expression was reflected.

But soon, the reflection in the eyes gradually disappeared amidst the flashes of seven-colored light.

After the reflection completely disappeared, a seven-colored light enveloped the entire body of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, becoming even more dazzling.

As the light gradually expanded its coverage area, the slender snake's body within it slowly changed shape with a writhing motion, gradually revealing a bewitching and alluring figure!