"Besides the special nature of these two rulers themselves, even if one obtains Heavy Xuan Ruler and the Black Jade Ruler simultaneously, combining them into one is not an easy task."
Luo Ao spoke slowly, and Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow with a hint of curiosity. If they were to fuse, with the methods of the Heavenly Cloud Manor and the Heavenly Flames within his body, it shouldn't be too difficult.
"Don't get your hopes up too soon. Although you possess Heavenly Flames, it's useless against these two rulers. In fact, forcibly fusing them would only damage them. Even if you manage to obtain the Black Jade Ruler someday, you'll still have to make a trip to the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan before you can fuse them."
Luo Ao was clearly aware of Xiao Yan's suspicions, but when he uttered these words, Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in surprise.
" The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan? To fuse the Heavy Xuan Ruler and the Black Jade Ruler, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan is actually involved?!"
Xiao Yan had never had a good impression of this race, especially since he had severely injured a member of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan when he was in the Western Region. Those guys probably wished they could kill him if they saw him. So when Luo Ao mentioned the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan to him, it instantly suppressed the raging fire in Xiao Yan's heart.
The Bai Clan was already powerful, and now the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan has suddenly appeared. As a result, Xiao Yan has to think twice. If he wants to fuse the two Xuan Rulers, he will not only have to provoke the Bai Clan, but also get involved with the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. This is not a simple matter.
"According to records, within the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, there exists a special Beast Flame, a fire passed down through the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, called Nirvana. Any Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan who can experience the Fire of Nirvana will be cleansed of their impurities, becoming a chosen one of heaven, or even experiencing a significant increase in cultivation. Although I have never witnessed it firsthand, the power of that flame is likely comparable to other Heavenly Flames. This Fire of Nirvana is the key to fusing the two giant rulers. Only by experiencing the Fire of Nirvana can the two giant rulers be perfectly fused. At that time, your Heavy Xuan Ruler will naturally be indestructible by any external force."
Luo Ao didn't understand Xiao Yan's emotions, but he could sense a hint of worry between the latter's brows. Therefore, his explanation of the Fire of Nirvana became even more detailed. When Xiao Yan heard Luo Ao's words, a slight glint appeared in his dark eyes. What kind of Beast Flame could rival Heavenly Flames? If he could absorb and refine it, his cultivation would surely improve...
A thought flashed through Xiao Yan's mind, but he quickly regained his composure and suppressed this somewhat crazy idea. After all, it was the inherited flame of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, and its importance was self-evident. It was difficult to even see it, let alone refine it. Moreover, it was still unknown whether he could obtain the Black Jade Ruler. Everything was naturally uncertain.
"Thank you for informing me Elder Luo!"
When Xiao Yan came to his senses, he quickly cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Xiao Yan, who waved his hand dismissively and said:
"These are common knowledge in the Central Region, so you don't need to thank me. However, you must remember what I reminded you earlier. I have repaired the Heavy Xuan Ruler for you, but you must be careful in the future and never let the Bai Clan know about Heavy Xuan Ruler existence. Otherwise, it will surely bring you trouble."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded solemnly, then presented the giant ruler in his hand to Luo Ao. The latter slowly stood up, intending to take the Heavy Xuan Ruler, but then seemed to remember something and changed his mind, saying:
"And your Luo Heavenly Cauldron is no ordinary item either. I'll repair it for you this time. As for the rest, you'll understand."
Upon hearing the mention of the Luo Heavenly Cauldron, Xiao Yan finally showed gratitude and hurriedly took the cauldron out of his Storage Ring. The moment the huge cauldron landed, a heavy and domineering aura surged out from it. The massive cyan-gold cauldron stood before the three of them like a small pagoda. This heavy aura caused Luo Ao's cloudy old eyes to gleam with fervent light.
"Hehe, such a treasure is coveted by countless alchemists across the continent, causing quite a stir. But it's truly unexpected that it ended up in your hands!"
After a sigh, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile awkwardly. He exchanged a glance with Luo Jin beside him, while Luo Ao, carrying the Heavy Xuan Ruler and the Luo Heavenly Cauldron, headed deeper into the courtyard. At the same time, Youyou's voice came again.
"Leave the things with me for now, and come back to pick them up in five days."
"Thank you for your help, senior!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded slightly and bowed respectfully to Luo Ao once more. He then took a deep breath, silently recalling what Luo Ao had just said, especially regarding the Bai Clan and the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. His heart grew heavy. Luo Jin, however, seemed to sense Xiao Yan's concerns and patted him lightly on the shoulder. A moment later, they left together.
On their way back, Luo Jin couldn't help but ask about Li Bingrui again. This time, Xiao Yan finally couldn't help but laugh and scold him. Afterward, he told Luo Jin about his relationship with Li Bingrui and what happened deep in the Fire Maple Forest. Of course, Xiao Yan did not tell him about the Red Lotus Karmic Fire.
When Luo Jin learned that Li Bingrui actually had a teacher whose cultivation was above that of Yuan Zun, his usually unchanging face finally showed a change for the first time, seemingly worried and surprised. Xiao Yan smiled playfully and was about to head towards where Xiao Yi Xian and the others were when, at that moment, the huge array covering Heavenly Cloud Manor suddenly trembled violently. In an instant, a booming sound rang out, and the entire array shattered. Immediately afterward, a cold voice filled with majesty and domineering echoed.
" Luo Hao, hand over the person you kidnapped to this sect master!"
"Buzz!"
Almost as soon as the words fell, an extremely terrifying aura suddenly enveloped the entire Heavenly Cloud Manor. Inside the manor, the expressions of the high-ranking members changed drastically at that moment. Then, figures immediately soared into the void, looking solemnly at the sky south of the Heavenly Cloud Manor Heavenly Cloud Manor. There, a middle-aged figure dressed in a magnificent brocade robe stood prominently. This person was none other than Wu Du, the sect leader of the Tribulation Crossing Sect!