When Xiao Yan and his two companions left the cave and met Xiao Yi Xian, they learned that Luo Jin had already left. At the same time, Zhou Tai and his Mu Leng had also received a message from the Alchemist Alliance. However, at Mu Leng's insistence, the two of them did not leave until after seeing Xiao Yan.
In addition, after consuming Xiao Yan's Mirror-Breaking Pill and the Earth Core Marrow, Bai Hua and the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape also entered the Origin Return Realm. With the help of the Earth Core Marrow, Xiao Yi Xian's cultivation also entered the Origin Transformation Realm. Such results were naturally within Xiao Yan's expectations.
Now that the matter of the Earth Core Marrow has been resolved, as long as we return to Qingyang City and give Lian'er the Earth Core Marrow, Lian'er will naturally be fine. However, Xiao Yan does not plan to return to Qingyang City with Bai Hua and the others.
Xiao Yan handed the remaining Earth Core Marrow to Bai Hua, instructing him to return to Qingyang City with Xiao Yi Xian. He himself planned to go to Fire Maple Forest with Xiao Xuan to find Ye Honglian.
If his previous purpose in coming to Burning Flame Valley was simply to find the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva, then now, whether it's his status as an honorary elder of Burning Flame Valley, the relationship between Xiao Xuan and the Ancestor Fen Tian, or his killing intent towards the Ghost Hall, all of these factors are forcing him to stay here.
There will inevitably be a battle between Burning Flame Valley and Ghost Hall, and Xiao Yan will certainly have to take action for it. But before that, he must first have enough strength. Heavenly Flames has become his only hope. Only by finding Ye Honglian can he possess greater power!
Xiao Yi Xian was naturally unwilling to accept Xiao Yan's decision, but after Xiao Yan's repeated persuasion, and considering that Lian'er was her designated disciple, he insisted that Xiao Yi Xian return no matter what. After several rounds of persuasion, she finally agreed.
On the other side, after meeting Xiao Yan, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape also planned to leave alone.
According to the latter, his relationship with Xiao Yan was based solely on mutual benefit. However, after leaving the ruins, he still followed Xiao Yan all the way, which carried a somewhat Leng Bingshuang tone. But now, it was time for him to leave.
The Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape expressed his gratitude regarding the Earth Core Marrow and the Mirror-Breaking Pill, but that seemed to be all. Afterward, he left alone, leaving only Xiao Yan and his companions.
A day later, Bai Hua brought Xiao Yi Xian back to Qingyang City to cure Lian'er's poison. At the same time, Xiao Yan and Xiao Xuan also prepared to embark on their journey to the Fire Maple Forest.
Xiao Yan was quite at ease with Xiao Yi Xian and Bai Hua traveling together. With their current cultivation levels, they were practically unmatched in the southwestern border region. Even if they encountered Sea Cloud Palace again, with Bai Hua's current combat strength and Xiao Yi Xian's puppets, dealing with them would be no problem. So, the next thing to consider was how Xiao Yan would get to the Fire Maple Forest.
Inside the main hall of the Burning Flame Valley sect, Xiao Yan, Xiao Xuan, the Grand Elder Li Chengxu, and the Ancestor Fen Tian were all present.
After not seeing him for several days, when Li Chengxu sensed the aura emanating from Xiao Xuan, a look of surprise appeared on his old face. At the same time, he couldn't help but recall the extraordinary phenomenon that had shaken the entire Burning Flame Valley a few days ago. Could it be because of him?
However, none of that matters anymore. The two people in front of him are now honorary elders of his Burning Flame Valley, and their status is not much different from his. No matter how Xiao Yan and Xiao Xuan improve their strength, it will be a good thing for his Burning Flame Valley.
"Little one, have you made up your mind?"
On the main seat, Ancestor Fen Tian slowly rose, his slightly surprised gaze falling on Xiao Yan. He hadn't expected that Xiao Yan would ultimately choose to risk his life and attempt to cross the territory of the two sects. That was not a good decision. If they encountered people from the two major sects on the way, given the outside world's current understanding of Xiao Yan, they probably wouldn't let them pass easily.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded heavily. It was impossible for him to take a detour just because he had to pass through the territories of the two major sects. That was not his style. Besides, the territories of the two major sects were vast. As long as his luck wasn't too bad, he wouldn't run into them. He could just be more cautious on the way.
Moreover, with Xiao Xuan, an Eight-Star Origin King, by his side now, as long as the opponent isn't an Origin Emperor level expert, dealing with them shouldn't be too difficult.
"Alright, since you've made your decision, I won't say much more. But there's one thing I must remind you: be extremely careful along the way. Even when you finally reach the Fire Maple Forest, don't let your guard down. If I'm not mistaken, the Fire Maple Forest is far more terrifying than the two major sects."
Having said that, Ancestor Fen Tian said no more. Xiao Yan nodded solemnly, exchanged a glance with Xiao Xuan beside him, and then the two bowed to Ancestor Fen Tian before heading out of Burning Flame Valley.
After the two had left the main hall, Elder Li Chengxu turned his gaze back to Ancestor Fen Tian and asked with a curious expression:
"Valley Master, these two people are with you..."
"Hehe, as a descendant of an old friend, it's only natural to take good care of him."
On the other side, when Xiao Yan and Xiao Xuan rushed towards the outside of Burning Flame Valley, they encountered Qin Yan again on the way. At this time, the latter also seemed to be preparing to leave Burning Flame Valley. When the two met, they immediately stopped.
"Brother Qin Yan, what are you planning to do...?"
"Haha, I've been in the sect for too long, and I can't find any opponents within the sect anymore, so I plan to go out and train a bit. Oh, no, not really. As for you, honorary elder, I admit I can't beat you."
Upon hearing this, the two burst into laughter, and Xiao Xuan echoed their sentiments. However, Qin Yan's gaze then fell upon Xiao Xuan, and he asked suspiciously:
"This senior must be the one who was inside you before, right? My teacher mentioned him, but it seems there are some differences. Your strength is above my teacher's."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled noncommittally, while Xiao Xuan returned to his usual calm and collected demeanor, at most offering only a slight smile.
After spending some time in the Burning Flame Valley, Xiao Yan naturally learned that Xuan Hua was actually his teacher, Qin Yan, whose cultivation was at the Six-Star Origin King. In the past, Xiao Xuan was no match for him, but now things were very different.
Afterwards, Qin Yan and Xiao Yan flew together towards the outside of Burning Flame Valley.
Almost at the same time, when Xiao Yan and his group first arrived in the Hopeless City in the Far Southern Land, an old man in a white robe also arrived. After hearing about the young honorary elder of Burning Flame Valley mentioned by many people in the city, he took off and flew rapidly towards Burning Flame Valley.