An overwhelming aura swept across the entire basin, then withdrew moments later.
Inside the cave, Xiao Yan's eyes gleamed as he felt the power within him return to the level of a Nine-Star Dou Emperor.
Nine months had passed since he left the Xiao Clan, and in those nine months, he had recovered to the level of a Nine-Star Dou Emperor.
Gaining one star a month at the Dou Emperor level was an unbelievable pace, even within the Xiao Clan.
"Although my Flame Mantra is only intermediate Profound Tier, and my Dou Qi has only just reached the Nine-Star Dou Emperor level, the power of the Yin-Yang Saint Flame would let me stand undefeated against my former self. With my current Soul Power added to that, I could easily defeat him."
Xiao Yan briefly assessed his strength, then unfurled his Dou Qi Wings and flew toward Xiao Yi Xian's thatched cottage.
"One month has not only brought me to Nine-Star Dou Emperor, but also brought things with Xiao Yi Xian to the point where it's time for a breakthrough."
A smile curled at the corners of Xiao Yan's mouth.
Inside the cottage, Xiao Yi Xian sat upright on the bed, but her once-clear, dark eyes had turned gray, and her rosy little mouth had become pitch-black.
Gritting her teeth, she quietly braced herself against the window as waves of dizziness washed through her head.
Thud! A figure suddenly landed beside the window.
Sensing that figure, Xiao Yi Xian's previously calm, delicate face abruptly changed. She hurriedly lifted the quilt and wrapped herself inside it.
"Xiao Yi Xian..." Xiao Yan's voice reached her, making her even more afraid to poke her head out, but his footsteps were already drawing closer.
"Why have you wrapped yourself up in the quilt? Are you