In the North Sea, on the sacred altar of the Sea Flood Dragon Clan.
Upon seeing the scene before them, the returning Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon and the elders behind him frowned. As their gazes swept over the area, they noticed several conspicuous holes in Xiao Yan's black robe, revealing unusually red skin beneath. Their expressions changed instantly, and when they saw Commander Xue being surrounded and blocked by a group of guards, they immediately understood what was happening.
" Xue Shang, what's going on?!"
Behind the Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon, an old man with gray hair walked toward the Commander Xue with a gloomy expression. At the same time, several guards around him quickly made way.
However, Xue Shang trembled and could not utter a word in response to the old man's questioning. Helpless, the old man turned his gaze to the guard beside him. Although the guard did not want to offend the Commander Xue, he still recounted the whole story under the old man's stern gaze.
"You deserve to die! You made a grave mistake last time, and now you dare to attack Elder Xiao again! You deserve to die a thousand deaths!"
As he spoke, the gray-haired old man suddenly raised one palm, intending to strike Xue Shang in the chest.
Given the old man's cultivation level, if that palm strike were to land, even if Xue Shang didn't die, he would likely be severely injured!
However, at that moment, Xiao Yan suddenly spoke.
"Elder, please wait. I think this is just a misunderstanding."
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, the old man who had been about to unleash his power stopped, gave a cold snort, and said to Xue Shang in an icy tone:
"If it weren't for the clan elders pleading for you, you would be a cripple by now!"
"Elder, you flatter me. The matter between me and the Commander Xue was nothing more than a misunderstanding. Firstly, he didn't know who I was before, only that I was a human. Secondly, if the Commander Xue hadn't suffered a setback at my hands on Coiled Serpent Island a month ago, I don't think what just happened would have occurred."
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, the expressions on the faces of the guards present, as well as those of the Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon and the others, instantly changed. They gasped in shock. So, the Commander Xue's crushing defeat a month ago was all because of Xiao Yan?
Although they all knew that the person who forced the Sea Flood Dragon Clan's army to retreat that day was a Dou Di powerhouse, they were not very clear about the details of that battle. Therefore, they naturally did not know about the Bone Spirit Cold Flame who made great contributions in that battle. However, they never expected that the culprit who caused the Sea Flood Dragon Clan's defeat in that battle was actually Xiao Yan in front of them.
Having figured this out, Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon and the others were both amused and exasperated. At the same time, they felt a pang of pity for Commander Xue. Of all people to encounter, they had to run into this young man whom even they had to give way to.
Afterwards, Commander Xue left the Holy Altar with the help of the guards, and Xiao Yan, after exchanging pleasantries with the elders before him, returned to the Sea Shark Clan's territory under the guidance of the Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon.
Having met Hai Zhantian and the others, Xiao Yan expressed his satisfaction with the Hidden Dragon Abyss. Thus, the external conditions required for refining the Heavenly Flames Heavenly Flames were resolved. Next, it was up to Xiao Yan himself: to ensure he was in the best possible condition before devouring the Heavenly Flames, including the necessary pills and his own physical state.
Xiao Yan thought about the pills needed to devour the Heavenly Flames for a while, and finally gave up the idea. Not to mention that the pills prepared for devouring the Sea Heart Flame were of a high grade, the medicinal materials alone were enough to give Xiao Yan a headache. Although he had the support of the Sea Tribe's vast resources, Xiao Yan also knew that he could not always take other people's things.
The two great Sea Tribe treated him with great courtesy for two reasons. First, he had saved all the younger generation of the two great Sea Tribe. Second, it was also because of Hai Zhantian. If it weren't for the latter, he wouldn't have been able to have the so-called joint elder status of the two great Sea Tribe. Right now, all these titles are just empty words. To make them real, they probably have to wait for Xiao Yan to show enough strength to make them take him seriously.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but sigh inwardly. In this world, no matter where you go, you still need to speak with strength. Without strength, everyone will regard you as an ant. Conversely, even if you do nothing, others will still treat you as a distinguished guest.
This has always been the way of the world.
Although he lacked the elixirs, Xiao Yan planned to use the Ice Soul he had obtained from the Ice Spirit Cold Spring to fill the gap. As one of the few beings in the world capable of suppressing Heavenly Flames, having the Ice Soul as an aid during the process of refining the Heavenly Flames would undoubtedly greatly reduce the pressure Xiao Yan would have to bear. In addition, the Ice Spirit Cold Liquid in his Storage Ring, if poured out at the time, would certainly become a great help.
With nothing much to worry about, Xiao Yan Xiao Yan a lot of free time in the following days. During this time, apart from sleeping and resting, he spent his time touring the huge underwater palace.
In this regard, Hai Zhantian and the others did not want to disturb him, so as not to add any unnecessary psychological burden to the young man. Therefore, Hai Ling'er, as the granddaughter, was naturally assigned to accompany Xiao Yan. With Hai Ling'er by his side, Xue Mian, the young master of the Sea Flood Dragon Clan, was also naturally present.
At first, the two seemed a little awkward because of Xiao Yan's current identity, but the three of them were young after all, and they quickly adapted to each other. In their frequent chatter and laughter, their relationship warmed up rapidly. This was probably the main reason why Hai Zhantian sent his granddaughter. The friendship between young people is often much more solid than the promises made by these old guys.
A few days later, Xiao Yan and Hai Mochen appeared together on the altar of the Sea Flood Dragon Clan. Everyone glanced at the huge deep-sea cave in front of them, and then their eyes all fell on Xiao Yan.
Today is the day Xiao Yan prepares to enter the Hidden Dragon Abyss and begin devouring the Sea Heart Flame.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xiao Yan and the others all turned their gazes to Hai Mochen and Hai Zhantian. These old friends of a thousand years were parting ways today, and there might never be another day to meet them. How could such a scene not evoke feelings of regret?
The two old men looked at each other, their eyes calm and undisturbed, but who knew what turbulent waves were churning in their hearts at that moment?
The two remained silent for more than a quarter of an hour, but neither of them uttered a single word until the very end. Hai Mochen was the first to withdraw his gaze, his body trembled slightly, and blue flames instantly ignited from his body. The people around him were all moved, their eyes filled with not only amazement but also envy.
Immediately after Hai Mochen's body completely transformed into a ball of blue flame, it rushed into Xiao Yan's body. Xiao Yan solemnly clasped his hands in greeting to everyone present. Then, with a tremor, his body was enveloped in Bone White Flame as he soared into the sky above Hidden Dragon Abyss. Under everyone's watchful eyes, he transformed into a white streak of light, like a dragon entering the abyss, and plunged into the icy water-filled cave below.