The next day.
Above the boundless forest, several figures swiftly swept across the sky. The immense wind pressure created huge ravines in the forest below, and the wind waves swept through. In the blink of an eye, this group of people had already appeared on the horizon.
After traveling at high speed overnight, the distance between Xiao Yan and his group and the three experts from the Tribulation Crossing Sect had widened again, and it seemed that they would not be able to catch up with them for a while. At this moment, Xiao Yan, who was on Bai Hua's back, suddenly experienced another strange phenomenon.
In a newly opened cave nestled in the mountains, Xiao Yan and his group were inside. At this moment Xiao Yi Xian and the others looked at Xiao Yan, who was sitting cross-legged on a blue stone with a deathly pale face, with worried expressions. No one expected that the latter's cultivation would break through at such a time.
The night before last, when the Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus exploded, the barrier between Xiao Yan and the Two-Star Origin Emperor was also broken at the same time. However, the situation was urgent at the time, so he had to endure the injuries in his body and suppress the desire to break through. But by dawn, the abnormal movement in Xiao Yan's body could no longer be suppressed. Helpless, everyone temporarily opened up a cave for Xiao Yan to break through.
A breakthrough in cultivation is naturally a good thing, but different situations present different risks. Under normal circumstances, everyone would be happy for Xiao Yan's breakthrough, but now, Xiao Yan is still recovering from serious injuries, and his meridians have been severely damaged by two energy loads. If he breaks through now, his meridians may not be able to withstand the massive amount of pure energy. If the damage is too severe, the resulting trauma will be irreparable.
Now, all they can do is hope that Xiao Yan can break through safely.
On the bluestone, as Xiao Yan circulated his internal energy, streams of heaven and earth energy suddenly surged into the surrounding air. A huge whirlwind condensed around Xiao Yan, and the Origin Qi also rushed into Xiao Yan's body at this moment. His body immediately began to tremble uncontrollably, and his already pale face looked even weaker at this moment.
The chaotic energy of heaven and earth surged into Xiao Yan's body through every pore, entering his meridians and causing them to twist and swell. Xiao Yan's expression also contorted slightly, a look of pain appearing between his brows. His body had already been impacted by massive energy twice, and now it was being infused with this surging energy of heaven and earth. The violent nature of this energy made it even harder for his meridians to withstand.
However, immediately afterward, as the Heavenly Flames surged out and poured into various meridians, refining and absorbing the violent energy, the entire process gradually stabilized. Xiao Yan's slightly trembling body also returned to calm. Beside him, Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes were fixed on the calmed-down Xiao Yan, and her tightly clasped hands relaxed slightly. The others around them also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the energy was relatively mixed, fortunately, the refinement by the Heavenly Flames reduced a lot of trouble. The massive Origin Qi was condensed into pure energy threads after being refined by the Heavenly Flames, and then refined and absorbed along the cultivation path of the Flame Mantra, finally flowing into the vortex. Xiao Yan's internal energy was gradually recovering through this process.
With a continuous Origin Qi as support, Xiao Yan's injuries can heal more quickly, which is good news for them.
As time passed, the Origin Qi flowing into Xiao Yan's meridians gradually increased, and the burden on his meridians also increased again. Even with the constant condensation of the Heavenly Flames, his meridians had already suffered considerable damage. Even with the protection of the Heavenly Flames, the pressure brought by the enormous energy was still gradually rising. It could even be seen that Xiao Yan's skin was turning red from continuous absorption and refinement, his muscles were stiff, and his veins were bulging. The speed at which he absorbed and refined Origin Qi Xiao Yan was getting faster and faster, and the smooth situation was gradually becoming uneasy.
On the other side, the three elders of the Tribulation Crossing Sect had caught up again, and the distance between the two sides was rapidly shrinking. It would probably take less than two hours for them to catch up with the group again. And this time, Xiao Yan was destined to be unable to condense the Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus.
Without any trump cards to protect them, if this group were to encounter those three powerful members of the Tribulation Crossing Sect again, they would be utterly powerless, and their fate would be predictable.
Inside the cave, Xiao Yan's condition grew increasingly dangerous. His crimson skin became scalding hot, and streams of Origin Qi Xiao Yan uncontrollably seeped from the pores of his body. Tiny bloodstains gradually appeared on his body, and the aura within him grew ever stronger. If he continued to absorb energy without restraint, Xiao Yan would likely explode and die before the three elders of the Tribulation Crossing Sect arrived!
But at that very moment, outside the cave where they were, an old man dressed in a cloud-embroidered brocade robe appeared out of nowhere. With a gentle glance from his golden eyes and with his immense soul perception, he immediately sensed the strangeness inside the cave.
"Hey, Heavenly Flames, huh? Looks like it's him. But how did he end up getting involved with those damned bastards from the Tribulation Crossing Sect?"
The old man chuckled softly, as if he had recognized something. Then, in a flash, he transformed into a streak of light and shot into the cave, appearing in front of Xiao Yan in the blink of an eye.
"Buzz!"
The sudden change in the scene caused Bai Hua and the others present to change their expressions drastically in an instant. However, before they could make a move, a powerful aura suddenly descended upon them, freezing them in place and forcibly suppressing the Origin Qi that was about to flow within their bodies.
The group was shocked. Who would have thought that the other party would suddenly make a move at this time? They hadn't even seen the person's face clearly when the latter had already walked up to Xiao Yan and was looking him up and down.
"Tsk tsk tsk... What incredible physical strength! If it weren't for that, he probably would have exploded and died from the energy impact long ago."
The old man exclaimed twice in surprise, then slowly turned his head to look at Bai Hua and the others behind him. Seeing the cold killing intent on their faces, he chuckled and said:
"You lot are quite well-established, with two of you even possessing the Woeful Poison Body. No wonder the people from the Tribulation Crossing Sect came knocking on our door. But right now, this old man has no time to deal with you."
As the laughter subsided, the old man immediately raised his hands. With a thought, the surging Spiritual Strength between his brows flowed outwards, and as the hand seals between his fingers changed, a layer of golden light condensed on Xiao Yan's body. Profound runes then gathered, transforming into an array that enveloped Xiao Yan entirely.
" The Heavenly Chief Formation, this is a Fifth-Tier Formation. It's enough to temporarily stabilize your physical body. Hehe, for that kid's sake, I'll give you this too."
After the formation was activated, the old man hesitated for a moment before taking out a purple pill from his Storage Ring, flipping it over, and feeding it to Xiao Yan.
As the pill entered his body, a surge of medicinal power, far more potent than a sixth-grade pill, transformed into a warm current within Xiao Yan's body, rapidly spreading outwards. Under the influence of this medicinal power, the damaged meridians and bones throughout his body quickly began to heal. The uncontrollable and Origin Qi within Xiao Yan's body, along with the rapid circulation of the Flame Mantra Technique, all converged into the Qi vortex, and even his complexion improved significantly in an instant.
"Hey, seventh-grade pills really do have a different effect. You'd better remember this, kid, you'll have to pay me back later!"
Seeing this, the old man smiled jokingly, and with a thought, the imposing aura surrounding Bai Hua and the others quietly dissipated.