Inside the Fang Clan courtyard, Xiao Yan and his group were walking out, and Fang Zhicong quickly followed behind.
Fang Zhicong was somewhat moved by Xiao Yan's words, but didn't think much of it. However, he was quite interested in Xiao Yan's mention of going to the Burning Flame Valley.
"I didn't expect that Mr. Xiao Yan was also here for the Burning Flame Valley's sect competition."
Upon catching up, Fang Zhicong glanced at Xiao Yan's companion, Xiao Yi Xian. Her extraordinary and refined demeanor was indeed eye-catching, but he could only admire her from afar.
"Yes, the Burning Flame Valley Sect Competition is a major event in the Far Southern Land. I already knew about it before coming here, so naturally I should go and see it."
Xiao Yan chuckled, looking completely serious, as if he were absolutely certain of what he was saying.
"Could it be that Mr. Xiao Yan intends to join the Burning Flame Valley?"
Xiao Yan himself possesses fire-attribute Origin Qi, and with the power of heaven and earth, such as Heavenly Flames, once he joins the Burning Flame Valley, he will inevitably become a key object of their cultivation. This would undoubtedly bring endless benefits to ordinary people. Fang Zhicong immediately thought of this when he heard that Xiao Yan was going to the Burning Flame Valley.
Uh... I guess so.
Xiao Yan paused for a moment before giving a vague reply.
"If that's the case, perhaps my Fang Clan can be of assistance."
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Fang Zhicong immediately smiled, while Xiao Yan paused slightly and turned to look at the latter.
"To be honest, my Fang Clan is actually under the command of the Burning Flame Valley."
"Oh, I see."
Upon hearing Fang Zhicong's words, Xiao Yan and his group immediately understood. No wonder he asked such a strange question; it turned out to be because of this.
Since the Fang Clan is under the control of the Burning Flame Valley, if Xiao Yan really joins the Burning Flame Valley, his future status within the force will certainly not be low. Even if we try to get closer to him now, it's not too late.
Throughout the journey, Fang Zhicong explained to Xiao Yan the relationship between his family and the Burning Flame Valley.
According to Fang Zhicong, the Fang Clan joined the Burning Flame Valley three years ago, and before that, the Fang Clan had not joined any other forces. Similarly, Fang Zhicong was not poisoned.
The reason Fang Chi joined the Burning Flame Valley was because he was poisoned and no one could cure him. Even the Alchemist Alliance could not completely solve the problem. Among the Three Sects of the Southern Region, the only one he could trust was the Burning Flame Valley. In order to get the Valley Master of the Burning Flame Valley to help Fang Zhicong, Fang Chi took the initiative to join the Burning Flame Valley.
Although he was ultimately unable to remove the poison from Fang Zhicong's body, the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley made a promise to Fang Chi, asking him to wait three more years, after which he would definitely have a way to detoxify Fang Zhicong.
But now that the deadline is approaching, who could have imagined that the people from the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect would suddenly arrive again? If Xiao Yan hadn't arrived in time, the Fang Clan would probably have already become part of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect's territory.
Of all the information Xiao Yan heard, the one that shocked him the most was that the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley was actually a super strong expert whose cultivation had reached the Origin Ancestor Great Realm!
Unexpectedly, even such a powerful expert couldn't cure Fang Zhicong of the poison!
After explaining the route, Fang Zhicong finally saw Xiao Yan and his group off at their door. After exchanging smiles and parting ways, the group headed east.
According to Fang Zhicong, his Fang Clan's location is not too far from Burning Flame Valley Burning Flame Valley. If Xiao Yan and his group are traveling at their current speed, it will take them at most two days to get there. Considering the time, there are still five days until the start of the Burning Flame Valley Sect Competition, which is more than enough time.
"I never imagined that the Fang Clan would be under the control of the Burning Flame Valley."
"It seems we'll have to be extra careful on our trip to Burning Flame Valley."
After witnessing the words and actions of the Fang Clan members, Xiao Yan and his group immediately became wary of the so-called Burning Flame Valley. After all, the Fang Clan alone had already made them so uneasy, let alone the Burning Flame Valley, whose strength far exceeded that of the Fang family.
Burning Flame Valley is located in a mountain range called Crimson Flame in the Far Southern Land.
The Crimson Flame Mountain Range were once the most vast and desolate mountains in the Far Southern Land, almost uninhabited. Even ordinary magical beasts would not choose to live here. The endless crimson mountains spread out like a raging fire.
The sun shone brightly, and the sky was cloudless. The sky, which should have been azure, was dyed a fiery red by the intense sunlight. The temperature in the air was unbearable for ordinary people, and all plants were destined to perish here.
At a glance, the entire barren mountain was devoid of plants, not even a single branch or linden tree. When the strong wind swept by, all the leaves and flowers that flew from the distant forests would turn to ashes in the blink of an eye. The moisture contained in the plants would evaporate in the blink of an eye, making it extremely difficult for people to breathe.
The deeper you go, the more you can feel the desolation of this mountain range. You can even see countless slowly flowing rivers of lava, and the scorching heat has turned the earth into a crystal-clear crimson color.
This place is like a ruined city abandoned by the mainland; I doubt anyone would want to stay here.
However, at this very moment, on the outskirts of the Crimson Flame Mountain Range, Xiao Yan and his group of seven finally arrived here.
"This is the Crimson Flame Mountain Range?"
"Just as Fang Zhicong said, this place is simply not a place where humans can survive!"
Although they were far apart, the group could already feel the sweltering heat in the air. Their clothes were soaked with sweat, and Xiao Yi Xian's long dress clung tightly to her delicate body, revealing her curvaceous figure and making people's imaginations run wild.
Xiao Yan turned around and glanced at the group of people behind him, an embarrassed expression immediately appearing on his face.
Although the temperature here is not low, Xiao Yan, who possesses Heavenly Flames, is already used to all kinds of high temperatures and scorching heat. To be honest, even here, he still doesn't feel any stuffiness. On the other hand, Luo Jin and the others are already full of impatience and torment.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan quickly took out several ice crystals the size of fingernails from his Storage Ring and handed them to everyone.
Although the ice crystals seemed ordinary, the moment they appeared, tiny ice fragments suddenly appeared in the originally dry and stuffy air, and even the temperature in the small space where everyone was located dropped instantly.
"What... what is this? It can instantly change the temperature here!"
Upon seeing this, even Luo Jin, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but show a shocked expression. Although he had seen many rare and precious materials and considered himself to be quite experienced, he had never seen anything so extraordinary. A piece the size of a fingernail could actually change the temperature of this place.
"This is extremely cold..."
"Whoosh!"
Xiao Yan had just opened his mouth with a smile, about to tell the people in front of him what they held, when at that moment, Xiao Yan's body suddenly jolted. A bone-chilling coldness instantly ran from his heels to the top of his head. The extreme fear made his soul tremble instantly.
The next moment, as Xiao Yan turned around rapidly, a pair of dark red eyes filled with murderous intent met his gaze.