Deep within the Back Mountain of the Jia Nan Inner Academy, in a clear, cold pond, a figure in black robes sat cross-legged in the center. Occasionally, he would furrow his brow. Behind him, a young man with white hair and red eyes also frowned. This state had persisted for several days.
"Is this really the Fallen Heart Flame? How can it have such terrifying ability? I wonder if this kid can emerge from this temporary backlash..."
Yao Chen muttered to himself. As he expected, the Fallen Heart Flame did have a hidden trick. Just as Xiao Yan wanted to Refine it, it also wanted to Refine Xiao Yan. But because of Yao Chen, it naturally failed. However, in the end, it still used some unknown Method to pull Xiao Yan's Soul into a Space that Yao Chen couldn't comprehend. Even with his Emperor Realm Soul, he could only sense that Xiao Yan was in a special stage.
If he could wake up, it would not only signify successful Refinement, but his Soul Power would inevitably skyrocket, and reaching the Emperor Realm would be guaranteed!
Of course, if he couldn't wake up, he would never wake up. This young Dou Sect's body would just be an empty shell.
The crucial thing was that he could do nothing. If the battlefield were in Xiao Yan's Soul World, he could still Refine some Medicinal Liquid to sustain Xiao Yan. But now, he could only look after an empty shell, waiting for the outcome of the struggle in the unknown place.
Time flowed, and several more days passed. The nearly lifeless body in the lake began to emit an inexplicable rhythm. As it spread, the Life Force in the area became much more vigorous. Even Yao Chen, who had been guarding Xiao Yan's side, lost his anxious expression, his face serene...
"This kid actually succeeded. Excellent, excellent..."
After a short while, Yao Chen broke free from the influence of the Origin power. His eyes were filled with relief. He had experienced such a scene before; how could he not know that Xiao Yan had overcome the crisis and gained a Creation?
At this moment, Xiao Yan also opened his eyes, though they still held some confusion, as if he couldn't distinguish reality from illusion. He murmured softly:
"Were those real?"
Seeing this, Yao Chen spread his palm. The Spiritual Liquid he had already prepared hovered within it. Then, he pointed a finger at Xiao Yan, and the Spiritual Liquid followed his movement, injecting into Xiao Yan's Soul Power from his fingertip. He said:
"Little Yan, calm your mind, focus your thoughts, and feel the changes within yourself."
He naturally heard Xiao Yan's murmur and only assumed he hadn't fully emerged from his previous experience. Now that he finally had a chance to be useful, he naturally wouldn't let Xiao Yan miss this Opportunity.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression flickered, and a figure flashed in his mind:
Perhaps Grandmaster knows something. Maybe we should talk...
With a plan in mind, Xiao Yan suppressed his thoughts and focused on sensing the changes within himself. As his mind settled, his aura gradually faded. When he opened his eyes again, there was an air of Returning to Simplicity about him.
"What Strength are you at now, kid? This Old Man actually can't see through you anymore..."
In the Inner Academy, facing Xiao Yan who had come to bid farewell, the Great Elder hesitated, stopped, then hesitated again, and finally asked the Doubt in his heart.
Xiao Yan rubbed his nose and said lightly:
"Just a mere Dou Sect, not worth mentioning."
Su Qian was speechless. When Xiao Yan was a Dou King, he already had Dou Sect Combat Power. Even if it wasn't conventional power, it was enough to make him wary. Now that he had truly broken through to Dou Sect, he probably wasn't a match for him. He no longer thought of Xiao Yan as a young man. He sighed and said:
"You're a Dou Sect already? So be it. Go wherever you want. There's not much point in staying here anymore..."
Although he really wanted to leave more ties in Jia Nan Academy while Xiao Yan was still a student, Su Qian also knew that perhaps Xiao Yan had come for the Heavenly Flame from the beginning. As it was now, there was truly nothing in Jia Nan Academy that could attract Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan looked at Su Qian, whose shock had softened again, and whose body was slightly more stooped than before. He cupped his hands and said solemnly:
"Thank you, Great Elder, for your guidance. Xiao Yan will remember that he was once a student of Jia Nan Academy."
Hearing this, Su Qian nodded, waved his hand gently, and smiled:
"Go, go. The Dou Qi Continent is vast. Go see the scenery elsewhere."
Saying this, he returned to his old self, lying down on the rocking chair.
Looking at the relief and joy on the old man's face, Xiao Yan bowed and cupped his hands again, then disappeared from the pavilion. When he reappeared, he had already left the Inner Academy Space. However, that Barrier could no longer block his gaze. Looking at the mountains and forests below, Xiao Yan murmured:
"I will definitely come back!"
...
On the border of Great Li, there were no dangerous passes. As far as the eye could see, there was only the Wind blowing through the wheat fields, bringing the scent of green grass. Between the fertile fields and irrigation channels, the Water was clear. Occasionally, pedestrians came and went, striding forward with swift steps, not like Mortals.
"Is this really the border of a country? This scene of peace and prosperity is no exaggeration to call it a paradise, is it?"
Withdrawing his gaze, Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes and couldn't help but mutter to himself. In a trance, he even felt as if he was still in an Illusion. His heart became even more eager to meet the Senior who was suspected to be a visitor from another world.
"With your Grandmaster's ability, creating a pure land is not impossible. It's just that I don't know how much effort was spent to achieve such a scene. Let's go, let's go together and see this place that is almost like a holy land..."
Seeing a part, one can know the whole. Yao Chen had traveled the Continent for many years and had never seen such a bold yet peaceful country. His curiosity about Great Li was piqued.
After speaking, The Void trembled slightly, and the person was no longer in their original spot. When they reappeared, they were already in a populated area, looking out at the bustling scene.
"Little friend, since you've just arrived in our land, please come to the City Lord's Mansion for a talk."
After only a moment, a deep voice transmitted from The Void into Xiao Yan's ears, causing Xiao Yan's heart to tighten.
He had only just arrived here and had already been discovered. That person's Strength was probably far beyond his. Fortunately, the person's words didn't seem malicious. Of course, he was also skilled and bold. If that person truly had ill intentions, he wasn't afraid either.
With this thought, Xiao Yan headed towards the City Lord's Mansion. Perhaps having already received instructions, he had a smooth journey and met a Senior who looked like a middle-aged man.
The Old Man looked Xiao Yan up and down and praised:
"At such a young age, you already have the sense of Returning to Simplicity. The younger generation is formidable. May I ask, little friend, what brings you to our Great Li?"
Although surprised, he wasn't flustered. With the population base of the Eastern Region and the almost inexhaustible resources of Great Li, there were always a few Heaven's Chosen who could be presented.
Xiao Yan originally had nothing to hide and stated his purpose. However, his calm demeanor made the City Lord's breathing quicken slightly. He seemed unable to understand why Xiao Yan spoke of Zhao Li, whom Great Li regarded as a Sage, as if he were an ordinary person.
After confirming Xiao Yan's identity and completing the relevant procedures for travel in Great Li, he sent Xiao Yan off, feeling somewhat lost:
"Although Imperial Advisor doesn't advocate for personal worship, who can see the changes in Great Li as ordinary after truly witnessing them? It's no wonder this Xiao Yan could catch the Imperial Advisor's eye."
On the other side, Xiao Yan looked at the Identity Card in his hand with a strange expression.
He had already learned the reason he was discovered as soon as he arrived in the City of Great Li: he didn't have an Identity Card and was marked by a Formation. Now, he could truly move freely in Great Li.
However, whether it was the precautions mentioned by the City Lord, the Identity Card in his hand, the Armored Carriage he was sitting in, or that unknown Formation, they all gave Xiao Yan a feeling of having transmigrated again...
If Grandmaster also came from there, perhaps I still have a chance to go back and see...
Xiao Yan's heart filled with anticipation.
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