Xiao Yu released the Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations and returned to his original appearance.
Once the golden flames had completely receded, waves of stinging pain coursed through his meridians. Much of the Dou Qi in his dantian had been consumed, and a sense of weakness washed over him.
It seemed these were the side effects of using the secret technique.
However, because the Origin Flame had been born from Xiao Yu himself, it was exceptionally compatible with him. He did not suffer injuries or become weak and powerless like Xiao Yan had when using the technique in the original story.
Of course, had Xiao Yu used Heavenly Flames to perform the Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations, he probably would not have fared much better. Those were, after all, wondrous flames born of heaven and earth, and they would not treat him as gently as the Origin Flame did.
Sweeping his gaze around, Xiao Yu saw that quite a few members of the Eight Gates had arrived, all staring at him in terror.
Originally, Xiao Yu had not intended to bother with them and had planned to leave this place directly.
Suddenly, an idea appeared in his mind.
Xiao Yu paused, stopped himself from taking flight, and turned toward the newcomers.
When they saw this terrifying young expert turn his gaze toward them, their expressions changed. They shifted their feet, ready to flee.
"You. Come here. I have something to ask you."
Just as they were about to flee, Xiao Yu's words brought them to an immediate halt.
One black-robed elder wore an ugly expression, fear filling his eyes. He was the one Xiao Yu had addressed.
Although he feared Xiao Yu, he obediently stepped forward.
Escape was out of the question. This man's strength was so terrifying that even