After all these years in the Great Thousand World, his ultimate goal had always been this World-Purifying True Flame.
It was not merely a flame, but the hope of the entire Dou Qi Continent.
"Gentlemen, since you have agreed, I will go and attempt to refine it!"
Xiao Yan turned to look at the Fire Spirit Ancestor and the Fire Spirit Lord, only to find their expressions immensely complicated.
"Go on. Good luck!"
The Fire Spirit Ancestor, who stood at the fore, nodded gently.
"Are you really going to risk your life?"
Beside him, Qing Yanjing could not help saying, "With your talent, reaching the peak of immortal grade is only a matter of time. You even have a strong chance of reaching saint grade. If you waited until then to refine it, your chances might be much better."
"No, I don't have that much time..."
Xiao Yan smiled faintly and shook his head. "Besides, refining this flame takes more than strength. Courage and resolve are just as important!"
At his words, Qing Yanjing finally fell silent. Her gaze grew more complicated as she looked at Xiao Yan, yet another, inexplicable emotion stirred within it.
This fellow was clearly such a bastard, so why did he always manage to make her heart flutter for no apparent reason?
"So bringing me here doesn't seem to have served any purpose. It seems I don't have to do anything to fulfill my promise to you?"
Qing Yanjing spoke softly.
"Who says you don't?"
Xiao Yan smiled slightly. "Sorry for the trouble, but I'll need you to stand guard while I'm in seclusion. You should know that I'm entrusting my very life to you."
After hearing his words, a light flickered in Qing Yanjing's beautiful eyes. At last, she nodded gently. "All right!"
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