Inside the mountain range, after Xiao Xuan and Xiao Huohuo finished cleaning up the battlefield, the two flew towards the mountain range.
However, at this moment, Xiao Yan did not go to the Inner Academy with Xiao Huohuo.
After all, his identity is rather special.
Although they told the public that he was Xiao Huohuo's alter ego.
However, having already been betrayed once by Yu Xiaogang, Xiao Yan dares not trust anyone again.
They ventured into the mountains, found a secluded cave, and began to recover.
After all, this battle had taken a heavy toll on Xiao Yan.
He had already been severely injured by that mysterious expert within the ruins of the Slaughter City.
Although he recovered for a few days and was able to fight, he had not yet returned to his peak condition.
After arriving, they fought continuously against Fan Lao, the Gold and Silver Elders, and others.
Even with Xiao Yan's newly acquired level 66 Soul Power, he couldn't withstand it anymore.
As Xiao Huohuo's aura gradually faded away, Xiao Yan entered the Inner Academy and set up a simple protective barrier in the cave.
After taking the elixir, he began to regulate his breathing.
After dealing with the two elite islands and Han Feng, Xiao Yan seemed to release some of the suppressed killing intent in his heart.
Even so, he still felt a restlessness within him.
However, he was able to suppress it normally and was no longer affected by that murderous intent.
All of this was simply because of that old man who emerged from the Slaughter City.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan felt a sense of bewilderment and pain.
He didn't know what Zhu Zhuqing's current situation was.
As Xiao Yan fully circulated his Soul Power, the elixir from dawn transformed into the medicinal power of morning, which he gradually absorbed.
The medicinal power, absorbed by him, nourished his injured body and ultimately transformed into his strength.
Xiao Yan's Soul Power fluctuations slowly approached level sixty-seven.
On the other side, its location is unknown.
Within that deep, dark space, Zhu Zhuqing's previously collapsed chest had now been completely restored.
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing's face no longer showed any confusion.
The eerie, flickering light around them made the place extremely sinister, but Zhu Zhuqing's eyes shone brightly, her face full of excitement.
" Netherworld Extreme Shadow God..."
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing understood her position through the explanation given by the mechanical voice.
Simply put, she was chosen to be the successor of the Netherworld Extreme Shadow God.
If one can pass the nine divine tests, one can ascend to the Divine Realm and inherit the divine position of the Netherworld Extreme Shadow God.
The Netherworld Extreme Shadow God is also a renowned First-Level God in the Divine Realm, surpassing even the God of Speed.
It is an ancient war god who wields shadow and speed.
They remain hidden in the shadows of the planes year-round, refraining from involvement in the power struggles of the Divine Realm.
The preference for inheritors who are resilient, break free from fate, and stay true to themselves is the core reason for selecting Zhu Zhuqing from the class of 2060 ahead of time.
Now, Zhu Zhuqing is facing her First Trial.
Within Zhu Zhuqing's field of vision.
In the dimly lit passage, illusory afterimages of Soul Beast constantly appeared.
A dense swarm of figures stared menacingly at Zhu Zhuqing.
The rules for Zhu Zhuqing's First Trial were very simple.
It is about extreme speed and perseverance.
He needs to evade the endless afterimages chasing him through the passage, without being touched by them for seven days and seven nights.
If the player collides with or is touched by any afterimage during the journey, it is considered a failure.
" Serene Moon Love Shadow Cat, possess me!"
With the Martial Soul Possession, Zhu Zhuqing's figure became more well-proportioned, and her whole body exuded a sharp aura.
"Whoosh!"
The next moment, Zhu Zhuqing's toes twitched slightly, and her figure darted out, rushing towards the front of the passage.
Her figure almost became a blur, while countless phantoms of Soul Beast blocked her way.
As Zhu Zhuqing Zhu Zhuqing, these afterimages all chased after her.
" Netherworld Shadow Clone!"
Facing the first wave of phantom Soul Beast rushing towards her, Zhu Zhuqing remained calm. As the Soul Ring on her body flashed, several phantoms burst forth from her body.
The guitar clones passed directly through the afterimages of the Soul Beast from several directions.
This is not his true form, so even if he collides with these phantoms, it will not cause him any harm.
" Netherworld Shadows Linked!"
His clone easily bypassed the encirclement of these illusory Soul Beast, but his main body was already blocked by these illusory figures.
But just as these phantoms were about to touch Zhu Zhuqing, her spirit Soul Ring flashed again.
His body twisted slightly, and the next moment he swapped positions with a Shadow Clone that had already broken through the Soul Beast tide.
The positions were swapped, and the original location of the main body was instantly submerged by the phantom of the Soul Beast.
After switching places, Zhu Zhuqing did not hesitate at all. She pushed off the wall of the passage with her toes and sped away again.
But even the fastest person has a limit, and even the strongest person has an end.
After dodging two waves of surging Soul Beast, Zhu Zhuqing could clearly feel the depletion of her Soul Power.
At this rate, how could they possibly last seven days and seven nights?
Moreover, while Zhu Zhuqing was slightly Soul Division, the surging aura of the phantom of the Soul Beast behind her had already surrounded her.
"Laugh!"
Watching helplessly as a sharp beastly claw tore towards her, Zhu Zhuqing had no choice but to accept defeat.
After failing the First Trial, he was teleported back to his original position, only to be met with the endless Netherworld Passage once more.
Inside the Inner Academy of the Dou Qi Continent.
After the Black-Corner Region's forces were defeated and fled, everyone in the Inner Academy sensed Xiao Huohuo's strength.
Especially the newly joined disciples of the Inner Academy, who were greeted by such a fierce battle as soon as they entered, were filled with admiration for Xiao Huohuo.
This led to a frenzy among newly admitted Inner Academy disciples who wanted to join the Pan Gate, causing the leaders of the other factions to exchange glances with a hint of helplessness on their faces.
There was no way around it; the scene of Xiao Huohuo roaring with his Heavenly Flames in mid-air was simply too cool for these younger students.
After briefly explaining his situation to Great Elder Su Qian, Xiao Huohuo hesitated for a moment before deciding to recount the events surrounding the Fallen Heart Flame.
When Su Qian heard that the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, which was struggling to survive in the Inner Academy, no longer had the Fallen Heart Flame, he felt as if he had been struck by a heavy blow.
"You bastard, you got the better deal, not Han Feng, that outsider."
Great Elder Su Qian's face was a mixture of emotions, neither clearly a cry nor a laugh.
He laughed and scolded, said something to Xiao Huohuo, and finally sighed.
"Well, at least you're alright."
The Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower is the core of the Inner Academy's cultivation of prodigies.
Now that the Fallen Heart Flame has been devoured by Xiao Yan, the Heart Flame has naturally been extinguished.
Therefore, Xiao Huohuo directly chose to separate a wisp from the origin of the Fallen Heart Flame and leave it in the Inner Academy.
Normally, the Inner Academy elders only need to periodically input Dou Qi into it to maintain the Heart Flame, allowing the Inner Academy disciples to cultivate.
Although its effects are not as powerful as the original source of the Fallen Heart Flame, it is also much less dangerous.
However, the only drawback is that Xiao Huohuo needs to return to the Inner Academy periodically to replenish the Heavenly Flame Origin.
Otherwise, once its source is completely consumed, the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower will become nothing more than a decoration.
After arranging the affairs in the Inner Academy, Xiao Huohuo turned and headed towards the mountain gate.
Xiao Yan Huohuo could clearly see Xiao Huohuo's condition when he first stepped out of the Gate of the Mystic Realm.
If it weren't for the Yao Lao's rebuke via telepathic communication at that moment...
It's likely that Xiao Yan has already lost his mind due to that intense killing intent.