In the Hidden Dragon Abyss, Xiao Yan suppressed the energy he had refined within his body seven times. Only then did the massive amount of heaven and earth energy that had been frantically gathering around him gradually dissipate. Xiao Yan's cultivation level was also completely stabilized at the Middle Origin Transformation Realm, and he was only one step away from the Late Origin Transformation Realm.
Xiao Yan has always pursued a steady and cautious approach to victory. After refining the Sea Heart Flame, the power it brought to Xiao Yan was indeed formidable. With the help of the previous energy of heaven and earth, if Xiao Yan wished, he could break through to the Origin Return Realm in one fell swoop. However, at the same time, after the breakthrough, Xiao Yan's cultivation would inevitably experience a period of stagnation.
In other words, it is likely that Xiao Yan's cultivation level will be difficult to improve for a long time to come. In comparison, Xiao Yan is more willing to focus on the present, cultivate steadily, and accumulate strength for a future breakthrough. In this way, the benefits Xiao Yan gains will naturally be permanent.
After a long while, once his internal energy had stabilized, Xiao Yan slowly let out a long breath. He then focused his mind inward, looking at the milky-white Origin Pearl that was slowly floating in the Qi Cyclone Space within his body. He couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. Withdrawing his thoughts, Xiao Yan stretched out his palm again. With a "poof," a deep blue flame rose up above his palm—it was the Sea Heart Flame.
After four years, Xiao Yan finally completely subdued the Sea Heart Flame, and now he could command it as easily as if it were his own arm.
After retrieving the Heavenly Flames, Xiao Yan casually put the Extreme Cold Ice Soul in front of him into his Storage Ring. Then, he stood up from his cross-legged position, his figure trembled slightly, and he instantly disappeared from the spot.
With the increase in his cultivation level, Xiao Yan's speed is now many times faster than it was a few years ago. It is likely that if he were to face Qin Xu again now, he would be completely unafraid!
"Whoosh!"
A short while later, Xiao Yan's figure suddenly burst out of the Hidden Dragon Abyss and leaped into the air, immediately attracting the attention of the powerful Sea Flood Dragon Clan.
Outside the sacred altar, countless powerful Sea Flood Dragon Clan watched as Xiao Yan emerged from the Hidden Dragon Abyss. Only then did they realize why Hai Zhantian had sealed off the entire sacred altar; it turned out that Xiao Yan was inside the Hidden Dragon Abyss.
At the same time, Hai Zhantian and Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon were also looking at Xiao Yan in mid-air with surprise. With their Middle Origin Transformation Realm levels, they could tell at a glance the depth of Xiao Yan's aura. He was at the mid-stage of the Origin Transformation Realm, and his aura was stable and long. His power was exceptionally abundant, and he was only one step away from the Late Origin Transformation Realm.
In just four years, he leaped from the Late Seven Star Dou Di to become a Middle Origin Transformation Realm expert. Such an astonishing cultivation speed is truly terrifying.
Of course, Hai Zhantian and Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon also understood very well that the reason why Xiao Yan's cultivation level was able to improve so rapidly was largely due to his refining of the Sea Heart Flame. However, no matter what, Xiao Yan's cultivation level was now undeniable. Moreover, the two of them also understood very well that the process of devouring Heavenly Flames was extremely difficult, and the slightest carelessness would result in the death of all their bones.
To be fair, while the Sea Heart Flame certainly contributed a lot to Xiao Yan's current cultivation level, it is ultimately due to Xiao Yan's own abilities. Otherwise, if it were someone else, not to mention whether they could successfully devour and refine the Heavenly Flames Heavenly Flames, they probably wouldn't even be able to find it.
Descending to his feet, Xiao Yan approached Hai Zhantian and the other man, bowed respectfully, and said:
"My two seniors, it's been several years. How have you been?"
"Haha, why are you all so scholarly now? Don't worry, we're perfectly fine. It's you who's been gone for so long, and I couldn't find out what was going on in the Hidden Dragon Abyss. I was so worried I almost went down to look for you. But thankfully you're alright, hahaha..."
Hai Zhantian laughed heartily, secretly relieved. He had been extremely anxious about Xiao Yan's absence for several years. If he hadn't trusted Hai Mochen's choice and witnessed Xiao Yan's strength firsthand, he probably would have already gone down to bring him up.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled sheepishly and quickly apologized to Hai Zhantian. The latter waved his hand dismissively, and Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief. However, at this moment, the Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon, standing to the side, spoke with a slightly sullen expression, saying with a wry smile:
" Elder Hai is indeed alright, but I..."
Raising an eyebrow, Xiao Yan quickly looked at the Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon, only to see that the latter's gaze was fixed on the Hidden Dragon Abyss not far behind him. Because of the water column earlier, nearly half of the cold water in the Hidden Dragon Abyss had been sprayed out, and now the Hidden Dragon Abyss had completely become a waterless deep well.
"Well..."
Upon seeing this, Xiao Yan was immediately taken aback. He had been so focused on leaving the Hidden Dragon Abyss that he hadn't noticed this.
"Alas, little fellow, the icy water within this Hidden Dragon Abyss was condensed over countless years by our ancestors. Every drop contains a chilling power, and this water is extremely important to our clan. What you just did..."
At this point, the Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon was speechless, and Xiao Yan smiled awkwardly. After a long while, he tentatively asked:
"Then, senior, if you could replenish the icy energy within this Hidden Dragon Abyss, then even using seawater from the outside world wouldn't be a problem, would it?"
Upon hearing this, Devouring Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon raised an eyebrow, while Hai Zhantian looked at Xiao Yan with great interest. Since the latter could say such a thing, he probably already had a way to help the Sea Flood Dragon Clan restore the cold water in the Hidden Dragon Abyss.
"That's possible, but you should also know that the chilling power within the Hidden Dragon Abyss is far beyond that of ordinary ice. If..."
"Heh, trust him. Just focus on diverting the water into the Hidden Dragon Abyss, and I'll take full responsibility for the consequences."
Before the Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon could finish speaking, Hai Zhantian interrupted him with a slight frown. Upon hearing this, the latter gritted his teeth and nodded. He then summoned the seawater outside this space from the Sea Flood Dragon Clan and poured it into the Hidden Dragon Abyss until it was full.
Then, Xiao Yan confidently walked slowly to the front of the Hidden Dragon Abyss. Under the curious gazes of the two people behind him, he waved his sleeve, and more than a thousand jade bottles immediately flew out from his Storage Ring and floated in mid-air.
The moment these jade bottles appeared, an extremely terrifying chill emanated from them. In the empty void, countless ice shards actually condensed out of thin air. The intense chill even made Hai Zhantian and Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon behind them take notice.
This small jade bottle can actually release such an astonishingly cold and yin aura. What kind of divine object is contained within this jade bottle?
"Bang!"
Immediately afterwards, more than a thousand jade bottles exploded simultaneously, and a large spray of water shot out from the jade bottles, eventually pouring into the Hidden Dragon Abyss below.
Almost at the same time, Hai Zhantian and Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon behind Xiao Yan also recognized what that large expanse of water was.
Those more than a thousand jade bottles were filled with Ice Spirit Cold Liquid!