Xiao Yan stretched his limbs, and his bones crackled sharply all over.
Over the past three months, he had completely refined and absorbed the Fallen Heart Flame. Driven by its violent energy, his cultivation had soared all the way to Peak Dou Emperor.
Yet he had no intention of ending his seclusion.
With the Tiger Talisman to rely on, Xiao Yan had no need to worry about his Dou Qi becoming unstable.
Even after advancing six stars in succession, his foundation remained solid, without the slightest hint of instability.
He decided to take advantage of the dense energy here, along with the treasures in his Storage Ring, and push straight through to Dou Zong.
Now that he stood firmly at Peak Dou Emperor, breaking through to Dou Zong was only a matter of time, barring any surprises.
As soon as the thought occurred to him, he got to work.
"You little brat, are you... planning to push for Dou Zong already?" Yao Lao's puzzled voice sounded in his mind.
In Yao Lao's view, Xiao Yan should have spent some time consolidating his gains after so many breakthroughs, thoroughly stabilizing his Dou Qi and cultivation before making another move.
Trying to reach Dou Zong immediately after jumping six stars would hardly be wise for anyone else.
"Don't worry, Teacher. I know what I'm doing. Have you forgotten? I don't have to worry about unstable Dou Qi." Xiao Yan turned and grinned at Yao Lao.
Yao Lao's hard-won experience was sound advice, but it was meant for ordinary people. Xiao Yan had advantages no one else did. Ordinary rules didn't apply to him.
"True enough. I have to say, I really envy your gifts, brat." Realization dawned on Yao Lao's face, followed by undisguised envy.
Innate strength was one thing. Not having