As the energy storm dissipated, everyone's gaze turned to Xiao Yan and Qin Yan in the arena. With their pale faces, tattered robes, and disheveled appearance, they looked like beggars if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes.
Immediately afterwards, everyone's attention shifted again, searching around for the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley who had just prevented all this horror from happening.
With a single move, he resolved a terrifying energy storm. A powerhouse at the Origin Ancestor Great Realm —his cultivation was truly terrifying. At this moment, everyone present was eager to meet this strongest person in the Southern Region.
Just as everyone in the arena was scanning their surroundings, the void in front of Li Chengxu suddenly distorted, and then an old man dressed in a fiery red robe, with white hair and beard, and a face that was aged yet full and ruddy, slowly appeared.
"Valley Master, you're back!"
Upon seeing this, Li Chengxu quickly cupped his hands in greeting to the person in front of him, his face showing great respect. Subsequently, the other elders of Burning Flame Valley arrived one after another, standing behind Li Chengxu and bowing respectfully.
"Um."
The old man responded and waved his hand lightly. After that, all the elders withdrew, leaving only Li Chengxu behind.
"Hehe, Elder, it seems that quite a few new stars have emerged in Burning Flame Valley while I was away."
The old man smiled contentedly, not taking the previous incident to heart at all. After quickly apologizing, Li Chengxu told the man in front of him everything that had happened in the past few days. Upon hearing this, the man smiled and occasionally showed a surprised expression, though the expression was brief, it was enough to reveal the fluctuations in his heart.
"Hmm, Heavenly Flames, indeed, I sensed it too, but... how come this kid named Xiao Yan has it inside him..."
Nodding slightly, the Valley Master slowly turned his gaze to Xiao Yan. However, to his surprise, there seemed to be a familiar yet unfamiliar figure within Xiao Yan's body. Unfortunately, the feeling was too vague for him to discern.
"There is also a soul entity within him, possessing the cultivation of Origin King, and also a Seventh-Tier Formation Master."
Upon hearing the Valley Master's words, Li Chengxu hurriedly recounted everything he knew. However, the latter's thoughts seemed elsewhere, and after a long while, he finally responded. At the same time, deep within Xiao Yan's body, Xiao Xuan's soul was trembling in shock, his emotions overwhelming him. He could never have imagined that he would meet his old friend here.
"Ancestor, what's wrong?"
Sensing the fluctuations in his internal energy, Xiao Yan was immediately surprised. Xiao Xuan was always calm and composed, and nothing could easily disturb his composure. But now, the appearance of the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley had shaken him so much. Could it be because of the other party's cultivation level?
Xiao Yan dared not speculate on this point.
"How could it be him!"
After a long while, Xiao Xuan's trembling voice entered Xiao Yan's mind again. The excitement and disbelief in his voice fully expressed his feelings at this moment.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression froze, his gaze instantly locking onto the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley in the sky. Then, with a hint of suspicion, he said, word by word:
"Ancestor, the person you're talking about is...?"
"The Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley, Ancestor Fen Tian!"
" Ancestor Fen Tian!"
Almost at the same time that Xiao Xuan uttered these words, Luo Jin also arrived beside Xiao Yan, and what he said was exactly the same as Xiao Xuan's.
"Burning... Ancestor Fen Tian?!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's pupils instantly contracted, and his gaze towards the old man in the sky was filled with disbelief. It was hard to imagine that he would actually see this seemingly legendary figure in such a place. So, his long-held suspicions and guesses might all be true.
Ancestor Fen Tian, the founder of the Burning Flame Valley on the Dou Qi Continent, was also one of the strongest figures on the Dou Qi Continent in that era. He was especially close to the Xiao Clan, one of the Ancient Eight Clans. At that time, he and the Xiao Clan Chief both broke through to the Dou Di Dou Qi Continent. But unexpectedly, we would meet here...
Xiao Xuan was the grandson of the former patriarch of the Xiao Clan. When he was young, he had even been held in the arms of this patriarch, but now...
"Ancestor, since that's the case, should we go...?"
"Don't be impatient. There are too many people around right now, and it's not the right time for many things. Besides, finding the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva is the most urgent matter. We can talk about other things later."
Xiao Yan was about to say something when Xiao Xuan immediately stopped him.
As time goes by, people always change. Xiao Xuan's caution and vigilance at this moment can also be seen as a form of protection for Xiao Yan.
Luo Jin, standing to the side, frowned slightly as he stared at the old man in the sky. He knew the old man's identity, and the old man naturally understood him as well. Back then, Luo Jin's father had personally come to exchange for the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva on his behalf, and the Ancestor Fen Tian knew his son very well.
"Little fellow, it's been many years. You've grown up quite a bit, and your cultivation is not inferior at all."
Just then, the figure of the Ancestor Fen Tian slowly appeared in front of Luo Jin and Xiao Yan. As soon as he appeared, he looked at Luo Jin with a smile full of admiration. There were not many people on the continent who understood the affairs of the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion, but he was one of them.
"Senior, it's been many years since we last met; you seem to be in much better health than before."
Luo Jin smiled upon hearing this, his words full of flattery.
"Hey, little guy, you sure know how to flatter. When I first met you, you were only a few years old, weren't you? You still remember what I looked like back then?"
The Ancestor Fen Tian showed no respect whatsoever. Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan, who was standing to the side, burst out laughing and quickly bowed to the old man in front of him, with whom he had a close relationship.
"Junior Xiao Yan greets Senior!"
"Yes, I've heard about your situation, but I'm afraid what you're asking for is beyond the capabilities of Burning Flame Valley!"
Nodding, Ancestor Fen Tian took a deep breath, his slightly hoarse voice carrying a hint of helplessness.
The production of Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva has been declining year after year. This year, not a single drop can be produced. Not only can it not meet Xiao Yan's needs, but even in his Burning Flame Valley, no one can obtain a single drop.
Upon hearing this, Luo Jin's expression immediately changed, and Qin Yan, who had just stepped forward, also paused in his tracks. He already knew about Xiao Yan's situation, but he hadn't expected that after the battle, neither of them had achieved their goals. It was truly a case of trying to get nothing in return.
However, just as the Ancestor Fen Tian was feeling helpless and regretful about this, Xiao Yan's eyes flashed, and he said:
"Senior, do you know why this is?"
Upon hearing this, the Ancestor Fen Tian was somewhat surprised, and his deep old eyes immediately fell on Xiao Yan. Luo Jin and Qin Yan beside him also exchanged glances.
You know?
Upon hearing the Ancestor Fen Tian's question, Xiao Yan smiled noncommittally.
"Although I'm not entirely sure, I can roughly guess what happened."