"What is your request?" Elder Firecloud asked.
He was in an excellent mood and intended to grant Xu Yang's request as long as it was not too excessive.
Xu Yang considered his words. "I would like to study the Separation Fire Art ahead of time to prepare for my future breakthrough to the Heavenly Origin Realm."
Once his training in Heavenly Wind Valley ended, he should not need long to reach Marrow-Cleansing Perfection. It was time to begin studying the Separation Fire Art.
Elder Firecloud paused, then nodded. "I wondered what it might be. The Separation Fire Art is one of Blazing Fire Peak's legacies, so passing it down to you disciples is only right. It is simply too domineering; cultivating it before reaching Heavenly Origin does more harm than good. But you certainly can begin studying it now."
As he spoke, he reached toward a nearby bookshelf from a distance, and a manual floated over.
"Retrieving objects from a distance?"
Xu Yang's pupils contracted slightly. He had not sensed any fluctuations of astral qi.
Taking the manual in his hands, he saw the words "Separation Fire Art" written across it in bold, powerful strokes.
Xu Yang hurriedly cupped his hands. "Thank you, Master!"
"Go on!" Elder Firecloud waved a hand.
"I shall take my leave!"
Xu Yang bowed before turning and leaving the hall.
Outside, Gao Lin had already left. Xu Yang tucked the Separation Fire Art into his robes and headed toward the dining hall.
Meanwhile, news spread throughout the Violet Sun Gate that Xu Yang had reached major Marrow Cleansing and fought Li Chuyang head-on in Heavenly Wind Valley, matching him blow for blow.
When Liu Qian and Qin Ze, still struggling in the Outer Sect, heard the news, their faces filled with bitterness.
Whether they would