Outside the fire, following Huoxun Mingcheng and the others' actions, the rest of the people present also summoned flames of various colors, and after some manipulation, they charged towards the dark medicine cauldron in the center of the sea of fire.
In an instant, various Soul Technique and fire control techniques emerged on the field. Some even charged into the fire, letting the flames climb onto their bodies. A strange suction force emanated from their bodies, and the raging flames that terrified many present were forcibly swallowed up. The flames filled their limbs and bones, and their bodies visibly swelled up. The powerful flames could even be seen flowing through their flesh and blood through their skin.
This scene drew gasps of amazement from the powerful figures in the stands.
"Tsk tsk... This secret technique may be somewhat unorthodox, but its effectiveness is undeniable. If we're talking about skill alone, among alchemists of the same level, there are probably few who can rival this person."
On the platform outside the fire, Xiao Yan and Xiao Siyu looked at each other, preparing to each make their move.
Xiao Siyu raised a jade-like hand and gently exhaled. A faint black-gold light quietly swirled in her palm, vaguely transforming into the shape of a bird. Then, with a "poof," it turned into a firebird, circling around her.
When the firebird appeared, most of the flames present trembled immediately, and exclamations of surprise and doubt echoed among the alchemists. Many people's eyes were drawn to the flame in Xiao Siyu's palm, their expressions full of astonishment.
The Black Sparrow Flame originates from the body of the high-level magical beast, the Black Gold Falcon. Its mature form is quite similar in appearance to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Heavenly Demon Phoenix. In a sense, it can be considered a relative of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix. Moreover, the Black Sparrow Flame is second only to the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's Fire of Nirvana in the Beast Realm, making it quite remarkable.
"It seems your flames have some history."
Seeing everyone's gazes directed at him, Xiao Yan also glanced at the firebird circling above Xiao Siyu's head and said with slight surprise.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Siyu's lips curled into a smug smile, and she said with considerable pride:
"Of course, this flame was found for me with great effort by the clan, so it's certainly not an ordinary thing, but naturally it can't compare to yours."
As she finished speaking, Xiao Siyu's tone became tinged with envy. To this, Xiao Yan simply shrugged and remained silent, while she turned back to continue manipulating the firebird circling beside her and gave a deep shout.
" Black Fire Heavenly Illumination!"
Upon hearing the sound, the black bird raised its head and let out a long cry. The sharp sound shook the void and caused the sea of fire to churn. Then, it flapped its wings and soared above the sea of fire, releasing a large number of black fire feathers. In a short while, the endless fire feathers completely suppressed the fire in front of Xiao Siyu. The firebird then flew through the fire like a sharp arrow and shot towards the medicine cauldron in the center.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan smiled slightly and, without further hesitation, flicked his finger, and a wisp of flame, emitting a faint light, shot out and instantly entered the fire.
"Whoosh!"
The flames, though inconspicuous like starlight, instantly subsided upon entering the fire, causing the raging inferno, which had been as fierce as a mad lion, to extinguish as if it had encountered something terrifying.
"That's... Heavenly Flames!"
The appearance of the Heavenly Flames naturally affected the flames being manipulated by the other alchemists in the arena, and immediately shocked gazes all converged on Xiao Yan.
Since the Heavenly Flames a spirit, this was the first time in all these years that these alchemists had ever seen someone actually able to control the Heavenly Flames. In addition to the shock in everyone's eyes, a murmur quickly spread among them.
" Xiao Yan! He is the legendary Xiao Yan!"
"It is said that among the younger generation of the Xiao Clan, there is someone who possesses several kinds of Heavenly Flames, and whose fire control technique is even more incredible. So it is this person!"
Under the envious gazes of everyone present, the small cluster of Heavenly Flames in the sea of fire rose with the wind and slowly flew towards the black medicine cauldron in the center of the fire. Wherever it passed, the flames in the area were extinguished, exuding an aura of dominance.
"Hmph, as expected of the Emperor of Fire. With the release of this Heavenly Flames, Wan Huo submit. I'd like to taste what this Heavenly Flames is like."
Just as everyone was shocked by the appearance of the Heavenly Flames, somewhere in front of the crowd, a Yao Shiling holding a Formed Pill stared greedily at the Heavenly Flames that was slowly undulating in the fire. He casually grabbed the raging fire in front of him, and with a few strokes of his hand, he manipulated it, condensing it into a small fire snake in the blink of an eye. He then merged it into the sea of fire in front of him and quickly rushed towards the Heavenly Flames deep within the flames.
"Bang!"
Xiao Yan watched as the black medicine cauldron was almost within reach, but suddenly, a Fire Python shot out from the flames that had been lying prostrate on one side, and crashed heavily into the fireball formed by the Heavenly Flames, causing the Heavenly Flames to slow down its advance slightly.
This sudden turn of events caused Xiao Yan's expression to change slightly. Clearly, someone was interfering and deliberately obstructing him from obtaining the pill.
There were no relevant rules at the Pill Gathering, so naturally no one stopped him from doing this. But in the current situation, he knew without a doubt who dared to openly attack Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan's gaze shifted and landed on a young man, who was none other than Yao Shiling.
As expected, at the same time Xiao Yan looked at Yao Shiling, the latter was also staring at him with a cold smile. At the same time, she slowly raised one hand and clenched it tightly under Xiao Yan's gaze. Almost simultaneously, the Fire Python that had just been pushed back by the Heavenly Flames rushed forward again without fear. Its fiery body tightly wrapped around the Heavenly Flames, and it opened its fiery maw as if it wanted to devour the fireball.
"Snort!"
Seeing this, Xiao Yan merely snorted coldly. The fireball that was entangled by the Fire Python trembled violently, and several bursts of fire erupted from within it. The power of the Heavenly Flames was instantly displayed, and the terrifying flame aura easily shattered the Fire Python's body into several pieces.
Seeing this, Yao Shiling frowned and controlled the Fire Python to retreat again. Not only that, but under his perception, the Fire Python's remains, which were still in his grasp, were now shaking violently out of control. The flames within seemed to feel immense fear and wanted to break free from his grasp. This surprised Yao Shiling.
You must know that his Flame Conversion Art is a clan-inherited secret method, with extremely high skill levels. There are few secret methods on the entire continent that can rival it, and it can be said to be invincible. It is truly surprising that he has been defeated by this Heavenly Flames today.
However, it was precisely because of the fear of that flame that Yao Shiling's gaze towards Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames became even more greedy.
"Not bad, you do have some skill. In that case, I'll accept your Heavenly Flames without any hesitation."
Yao Shiling sent a cold laugh through his voice to Xiao Yan. Then, his hands changed hand seals, and the Fire Python's remains, which he had been controlling, exploded and split into countless tiny fire snakes. Under the control of Yao Shiling's immense Spiritual Strength, these snakes rapidly climbed onto Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames and completely enveloped it.
"There is no flame in this world that my Yao Clan's methods cannot subdue. Even Heavenly Flames will obediently come out!"
As Yao Shiling finished speaking, a peculiar suction force suddenly emanated from the dense fire snakes enveloping the Heavenly Flames. Almost simultaneously, Xiao Yan's expression changed slightly, and his heart gradually became more serious.
This secret technique of the Yao Clan is indeed effective. The moment Yao Shiling fully unleashed it, Xiao Yan truly felt that the connection between himself and the Heavenly Flames in the fire field had become much weaker. If Yao Shiling's cultivation hadn't been insufficient, this Heavenly Flames would probably have been taken away by someone else.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan's face darkened considerably. The Heavenly Flames was his lifeblood, and no one could take it away from him. Since Yao Shiling was so stubborn, he couldn't be blamed for what he did.
After a moment's thought with lowered brows, Xiao Yan slowly raised his eyes, his gaze icy cold as he stared at Yao Shiling, and slowly transmitted his voice:
"Since you desire my Heavenly Flames so much, then I will grant your wish!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan raised his hand and snapped his fingers. In an instant, the connection between himself and the Heavenly Flames was indeed severed. The fire snake that was enveloping the Heavenly Flames fire also successfully compressed and controlled the Heavenly Flames within it. With Yao Shiling's ecstatic joy, it was quickly drawn back into his body.
However, just as Yao Shiling was about to use the Flame Conversion Art to control the Heavenly Flames within his body, the fireball that he had slightly cracked suddenly began to rapidly split into more than twenty different kinds of Heavenly Flames. Then, to his horrified surprise, they began to tear and collide with each other uncontrollably.
"Bang bang bang!"
On the vast platform, a thunderous boom resounded in everyone's ears, emanating from the body of the seemingly lifeless Yao Shiling.