Jia Nan Academy

"It could be used for pill refining, but it was not limited to that. For instance, in a battle between opponents of the same level, a Heavenly Flame could play a major role and even affect the outcome of the battle."

Xie Tianxiao spoke slowly.

"Is that so? It can even increase your strength? That's really absurd."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded as if she understood.

"Hehe... I already told you, there was never anything absolute in this world. Your Woeful Poison Body can improve your cultivation by consuming poison, so why can't my Heavenly Flame do the same?"

Xie Tianxiao said with a faint smile.

"Fine, you're amazing. Whatever you say goes."

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yi Xian looked at Xie Tianxiao with a grin.

"Oh? That doesn't sound like you. You're usually so stubborn. Why are you being so obedient today?"

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian like this, Xie Tianxiao was briefly startled. Then he reached out, pinched her delicate little nose, and teased her.

"Hmph, none of your business."

Xiao Yi Xian did not protest his action at all. She merely glared at him before falling silent.

"Suit yourself."

Xie Tianxiao smiled slightly and said no more.

Instead, he turned around, directly took Xiao Yi Xian's hand, and vanished into the sky with a flash.

Jia Nan Academy.

Inner Academy.

Within a secret pavilion protected by mysterious restrictions.

Five figures sat inside.

A black-robed elder sat at the head of the room. His beard and hair were white, while sharp light flickered in his cloudy eyes. An imposing aura radiated from him.

The other four white-haired elders sat around him, each looking toward the black-robed elder with solemn expressions.

"A powerhouse above the Dou Zong level has supposedly appeared in the Black-Corner Region. I assume you have