Entering the Star Domain, the Three Thousand Burning Flame

With matters at the Little Pill Tower settled, Xiao Yan left the Pocket World with Xuan Kongzi and the others after dealing with its old-timers.

"Young friend Xiao Yan, what you did truly opened this old man's eyes." Xuan Kongzi stroked his beard and smiled warmly.

He had seen plenty of geniuses over the years, but never one as monstrous as Xiao Yan.

"You flatter me, senior. I just got lucky." Xiao Yan scratched his head with a smile.

At that, the corners of Xuan Kongzi's, Xuan Yi's, and Tian Leizi's mouths twitched.

If that counted as luck, what did all their years of hard work amount to?

They shook their heads. Comparing themselves to a monster like Xiao Yan was simply too disheartening.

Cao Ying had gained plenty from this trip as well. She had broadened her horizons and learned firsthand that there was always someone better.

"Young friend Xiao Yan, I've made all the preparations concerning the Three Thousand Burning Flame. When do you intend to act?" After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xuan Kongzi finally got down to business.

The mention of the Three Thousand Burning Flame immediately caught Xiao Yan's interest.

"Tomorrow, then," Xiao Yan replied after a moment's thought.

The others were taken aback.

Were young people these days all this driven?

Xiao Yan had only just finished twenty straight days of pill refinement.

As Alchemists, they knew how draining the work was. Throughout the process, an Alchemist had to remain intensely focused without the slightest lapse.

That was why they always rested after completing a refinement, waiting until they had recovered before starting another.

Yet Xiao Yan had barely finished and was already planning to face the Three Thousand Burning Flame the next day. He wasn't even stopping to catch his breath.

They kept those