Battle Through the Heavens: The Road to Ascendancy Begins at Jia Nan Academy

Yao Lao nodded slowly. "Qin, thank you for the information."

"Think nothing of it, senior. It was no trouble." Qin Chen rose and brushed nonexistent dust from his robes. "It's getting late, and I still have matters to attend to. I'll take my leave."

"Take care, Brother Qin." Xiao Yan stood and cupped his hands in farewell, watching Qin Chen depart.

Qin Chen waved. His figure became a streak of light and soon vanished from sight.

Xiao Yan stared after him, his eyes flickering. After a moment, he turned to Yao Lao. "Teacher, I..."

Yao Lao raised a hand, cutting him off. His gaze was gentle, but his voice left no room for argument. "If you've already made your decision, don't look back. And don't carry any guilt."

"Follow your heart. Whichever path you choose, what matters most is staying true to yourself and not wavering."

His disciple had made up his mind. As his teacher, Yao Lao's duty was to strengthen his resolve and dispel his doubts.

Yao Lao had seen everything Xiao Yan had done over the past few years. His disciple's resilience and growth had far exceeded his expectations.

Xiao Yan's decision to give up the Flame Mantra would not change how Yao Lao saw him. If anything, he looked forward to his future even more.

With Yao Lao's approval and wholehearted support, the weight on Xiao Yan's heart finally lifted. A relieved smile appeared on his face, sweeping away the gloom of recent days.

"Thank you, Teacher!"

Xiao Yan drew a long breath. "I won't let you down!"

The Battle Qi Continent was vast beyond measure. The distances between its great regions were more than ordinary people could imagine.

To cross the despairingly long distance from the Black-Corner Region to the Central Plains, even a Dou