Tossed Back In...
Feeling that she has grown up, Zi Yan naturally has a heart that wants to protect Jia Nan Academy!
Since that's the case, in Zi Yan's view, the Fallen Heart Flame broke the seal and escaped, causing the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower to be destroyed, so she naturally has a responsibility to bring it back!
"Wait, Zi Yan, don't be impulsive! The Fallen Heart Flame's strength is no longer what it used to be, you..."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing and I certainly won't take any risks!"
The Qian Bai Er Lao wanted to say something to dissuade Zi Yan, but before they could finish speaking, Zi Yan interrupted them.
"Buzz~"
Just as the Qian Bai Er Lao and other Jia Nan Academy members were wondering what Zi Yan meant by those words, the space around her began to distort once more.
Then, one figure after another emerged from the distorted Void.
These figures all had peculiar appearances, looking like lizards; they were clearly not human!
Of course, most importantly, the aura of each of these figures was stronger than the last!
Finally, about thirty figures appeared beside Zi Yan.
Among these thirty or so figures, even the weakest was at the Dou Zong realm!
Among them were about ten figures whose auras were even stronger than those of the Qian Bai Er Lao.
Clearly, these dozen or so figures were all experts at the Dou Venerable or above.
Seeing the figures appear beside Zi Yan, all the Elder of the Jia Nan Academy, including the two Qian Bai Er Lao, were dumbfounded.
"This, this, this..."
Sure enough, all the people from the Jia Nan Academy could only open their mouths and stammer, unable to utter a single complete sentence.
This shows just how shocked everyone was at that moment.
However, thinking about it, it makes sense. Twenty or so Dou Zong and ten or so Dou Venerable or above—this lineup would be an unimaginable force even in the Central Plains, let alone in the Northwest Continent.
It's no exaggeration to say that without Xiao Lin, even if Dean Mang Tianchi returned, Jia Nan Academy would have been completely wiped out!
The non-human creatures that appeared beside Zi Yan were none other than the Flame Lizardman from the Underground Magma World!
Due to the influence of Zhukun, the "guardian," these Flame Lizardman subconsciously chose to obey Zi Yan's orders.
After receiving part of the inheritance belonging to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan from her father, Zi Yan chose to temporarily leave the empty Ancient Emperor's Cave.
After all, given Zi Yan's restless personality, how could she possibly have the patience to stay in the Ancient Emperor's Cave for so long?
Even if her father were there, it wouldn't matter!
Seeing that Zi Yan insisted on leaving, how could Zhukun, whose doting fatherly nature was on full display, just stand by and do nothing?
Therefore, for the safety of his daughter, Zhukun gave the order, and these Flame Lizardman naturally became Zi Yan's guards.
Zhukun had indeed looked down on these Flame Lizardman in the past, so he had always ignored them.
But things are different now!
Unable to leave the Ancient Emperor's Cave for the time being, and with the situation on Dragon Island unclear, he could only rely on the Flame Lizardman he had previously looked down upon, to protect his daughter.
After Zi Yan made ten thousand promises that she would come down to visit her father whenever she had time, she was finally able to return to the ground under the escort of these Flame Lizardman.
That's why we're seeing this scene now.
As for the life force that Fallen Heart Flame had sensed earlier, originating from the deeper reaches of the Underground Magma World, it naturally referred to these Flame Lizardman.
Think about it, facing the threat of about twenty Dou Zong, about ten Dou Venerable, and a Half-Saint level Flame Lizardman, how could Fallen Heart Flame not run away?
When Zi Yan says she won't take any risks, she's obviously referring to the fact that these Flame Lizardman underlings can take her place!
"Hehe, Elder Qian, Elder Bai, don't worry, they all listen to me!"
Seeing that the Qian Bai Er Lao were speechless with shock, Zi Yan revealed a rather proud expression.
With such a group of followers, she can command respect even if she goes to Central Plains!
Zi Yan, who already harbors a mischievous streak, would be incredibly arrogant if she revealed her true Main Body as the Ancient Void Dragon!
"Huh? He, they all listen to you?"
Although they heard Zi Yan say that, the eyes of Qian Bai Er Lao and the others still revealed disbelief.
"Hmph, you bunch of old fogies, how dare you not believe me!"
Zi Yan was naturally furious that her words had been questioned!
After a brief pause, Zi Yan, still with her left hand on her hip, pointed her right hand towards the direction of the Fire Python formed from the Fallen Heart Flame in the distance and said, "Go, catch that big white snake and throw it back into the bottom of this tower!"
"Yes, Lady Zi Yan, leave it to me!"
No sooner had Zi Yan finished speaking than Half-Saint among the Flame Lizardman stepped forward.
This time, the Flame Lizardman clan only sent half of their strongest members to escort Zi Yan back to the ground.
In other words, only one of the two Half-Saint powerhouses of the Flame Lizardman race was dispatched at this time, but he personally took action in response to Zi Yan's order!
Immediately afterwards, the Flame Lizardman leader, who had reached the Half-Saint realm, stretched out his right hand and grabbed at the Void where the Fire Python formed from the Fallen Heart Flame was located in the distance.
"Buzz~"
The Void trembled!
Above the Fallen Heart Flame, which was surrounded by Su Qian, Hu Gan, and other Elder from the Jia Nan Academy, a massive hand composed entirely of Dou Qi suddenly emerged.
"Huh? What happened?"
What is that giant hand?
"Could that giant hand be targeting the Fallen Heart Flame?"
"No way? Who could it be?"
"Could it be that someone is secretly eyeing our academy's Fallen Heart Flame?"
"Damn it, we have to stop him!"
"Wait, stop! The owner of this giant hand is no match for us. Retreat!"
When this colossal hand appeared, some Elder from the Jia Nan Academy were preparing to intercept it, but fortunately, Su Qian still had his senses and quickly ordered the others to retreat.
"Hush~"
At the same time, the Fire Python formed from the Fallen Heart Flame also sensed the threat, and reason returned to its mind.
Without any hesitation, the Fire Python formed from the Fallen Heart Flame roared to the sky, attempting to resist!
However, this was, after all, the work of Half-Saint level expert!
Even though the Fallen Heart Flame now possesses strength comparable to a human Dou Zun expert, it has no power to resist Half-Saint.
"Crack"
Without any suspense, this colossal hand, capable of blotting out the sky, grabbed the vital spot of the Fire Python formed from the Fallen Heart Flame and lifted it up.
Immediately afterwards, Su Qian, Hu Gan, and other Leadership of the Jia Nan Academy watched helplessly as the Fire Python formed from the Fallen Heart Flame struggled and was dragged towards the direction of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.
"Hmm? That's not right! Is someone trying to reseal the Fallen Heart Flame back into the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower? Is it Old Lin, or has the Dean returned? Let's go, let's go check it out right away!"
Upon realizing that the situation was not as she had initially thought, Su Qian's eyes immediately lit up.
However, he still misunderstood, thinking that it was Xiao Lin or Mang Tianchi who made the move.
Just as Su Qian and the others were rushing towards the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, the Qian Bai Er Lao and the others were all gaping in disbelief as they watched the Half-Saint level Flame Lizardman leader throw the Fire Python formed from the Fallen Heart Flame back into the Underground Magma World...