After the terrifying aura above Burning Flame Valley disappeared, everything returned to calm. With the end of the battle, the people of Burning Flame Valley finally breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, in a magnificently decorated hall in the Central Region, an old man with his eyes closed slowly opened them. At the same time, an invisible flame was dancing lightly in his outstretched right palm.
Looking at the invisible fire in his palm, the old man couldn't help but smile slightly.
"Hehe, after all these years, you've finally returned. With you, I feel truly complete. As for Xiao Yan... let's talk about that when we meet again."
In the blink of an eye, nearly two months have passed since the great battle between Burning Flame Valley and the two major sects. In the Far Southern Land, the discussions about the last battle have gradually subsided, and everything has returned to its previous state. All the resources of the two major sects have been taken over by Burning Flame Valley, and now Burning Flame Valley has become the Far Southern Land.
Of course, under such a huge transformation, countless forces of all sizes sprang up like mushrooms after rain in the Far Southern Land, and the Far Southern Land, which had just gone through a great battle, quickly became lively again.
In response, Burning Flame Valley ceased its involvement, quietly maintaining its position as the overlord of the Far Southern Land, while simultaneously rapidly recovering from the wounds inflicted on the entire valley by the last great battle.
Driven by the vast resources, the manpower and material resources lost in Burning Flame Valley were quickly replenished. Of course, Burning Flame Valley also did its best to make the best arrangements for the families of the powerful figures who sacrificed themselves in the last great battle. This action immediately drew cheers from Burning Flame Valley.
Surprisingly, after the great battle, Fang Zhicong brought a group of the Fang Clan members to Burning Flame Valley, hoping to join them. After some hesitation, Elder Li Chengxu still chose to refuse. Helpless, Fang Zhicong could only leave with his family.
According to Li Chengxu's understanding, the current Fang Clan the Fang family has changed to the young Fang Zhicong. The original head Fang Chi, was stripped of his position by three elders. Under Fang Chi's leadership, the Fang Clan family was almost wiped out. If it weren't for Xiao Yan's two rescues, they would have been destroyed long ago. Now, Fang Zhicong has succeeded as head of the family. Although he is young, he has accomplished a great deal, and the city where the Fang Clan is located has become much more prosperous as a result. Even so, Li Chengxu still refused to go, saying that he would consider it further.
However, everyone knows the real reason behind this. The Fang Clan hesitated and stood by when Burning Flame Valley was in danger. Now that Burning Flame Valley has won a great victory and is still prosperous, it is too late for them to join.
On the other side, Xiao Yan had already awakened from his coma, but he remained in seclusion. Although he didn't understand where the vast Origin Qi in his body came from, he could clearly sense that his cultivation was about to break through to the Origin Emperor with the help of this power.
In the quiet room, soft light shone on Xiao Yan's fair face. He sat cross-legged on the bed, his hands forming cultivation hand seals. With each breath, streams of Origin Qi quietly overflowed from his body and then gradually merged with it.
At this moment, Xiao Yan kept his eyes closed and his mind focused inward. The Flame Mantra Technique within his body was constantly circulating, refining the vast Origin Qi in the vortex into purity, and finally merging it into the Qi Cyclone Space, quietly waiting for the moment of breakthrough to arrive.
In this endless cultivation, time slipped away like sand through one's fingers, and at the same time, Xiao Yan's aura grew ever closer to the level above the Origin King.
Two months passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Xiao Yan had been immersed in cultivation. Until one moment, in Burning Flame Valley, a clear, long howl suddenly came from a room whose door had been tightly closed for two months. A powerful aura also suddenly emanated from the room, and in the blink of an eye, this terrifying aura and pressure enveloped the entire Burning Flame Valley, causing many elders in the valley to change their expressions.
Almost the instant this imposing aura spread, two elderly figures appeared in mid-air outside the house, smiling as they looked down at the situation, clicking their tongues in amazement.
"Tsk tsk, truly remarkable! Breaking through to the Peak Origin King two months ago, I thought that was terrifying enough, but unexpectedly, two months later, this kid actually broke through to the Origin Emperor by sheer force! Although this is partly due to that senior's influence, it's still too astonishing!"
Li Chengxu stared in astonishment at the scene before him, feeling the powerful aura emanating from Xiao Yan in the room. His brows twitched involuntarily. In his memory, Xiao Yan seemed to be the same Origin Return Realm kid from a few years ago, but in reality, the latter had now become Origin Emperor, just like him. Moreover, Xiao Yan's combat power was much stronger than his own, a Six-Star Origin Emperor.
"Hehe, in any case, breaking through is a good thing. This way, if he encounters people from the Ghost Hall again in the future, it will more or less increase his ability to protect himself."
Beside him, the Ancestor Fen Tian smiled faintly, stroking his beard with one hand. However, he couldn't help but recall the great battle two months ago, especially after the Hall Master Xiao summoned that powerful figure from the Ghost Fiend Gate Sect. Those scenes were still deeply etched in his mind, and it felt like yesterday!
Upon hearing this, Li Chengxu nodded in agreement, his gaze sweeping over the distant horizon with a complex expression. Just then, several figures swiftly approached from afar; it was Xiao Yi Xian and her companions.
Upon meeting, both sides exchanged a few polite smiles, and then the group descended together, landing in the courtyard below, awaiting Xiao Yan's appearance.
"Crunch..."
As the sound of a door opening rang out, everyone's gaze fell upon the figure slowly stepping out of the house.
As the sunlight streamed down, illuminating that familiar, fair face, his warm smile was comforting. His refreshing features always possessed a special charm, especially when Xiao Yi Xian looked at him; her beautiful eyes held a tenderness like that of a young girl. The others around him smiled slightly upon seeing this, saying nothing. However, Li Bingrui, seeing Xiao Yan's expression, glared at him fiercely, pouted, and said nothing more.
"Hehe, I'm sorry to have worried you all."