"Forget it, I don't have any interest in fighting over some meaningless rankings." Xiao Yan shook his head. He didn't care for fame or hollow titles. Now that he had arrived in the Central Plains, caution was paramount. If he truly dazzled the crowd at the Four Pavilion Gathering, it was almost certain that Hun Dai'er would become aware of his presence. And once that happened, his peaceful days would come to an end.
This life was no longer like the previous one. In his past life, he had been a solitary figure, with nothing to tie him down. But now, he had attachments—people to protect and worry about. That meant he couldn't afford to act with reckless abandon like before. According to Xiao Yan's plans, unless he reached the Dou Sheng level, he absolutely would not allow Hun Dai'er to discover any trace of him.
Still, Yao Lao and the others' mention of the Four Pavilion Gathering did give Xiao Yan a timely reminder. A rough idea began forming in his mind. If he could polish this plan to completion, the benefits would be significant.
"By the way, Teacher, your aura feels stronger than before?" Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes slightly as he sensed Yao Lao's energy. With the Nine Revolutions Soul Refining Art continuously tempering his soul, his soul realm had recently advanced to the late Spirit Realm stage, allowing him to accurately gauge Yao Lao's current level.
"Hehe, after spending some time adjusting to this body you refined for me, not only has my strength returned to its peak, but it's even improved. Lately, I've felt as if I'm brushing up against the threshold of the Half-Saint level. I think it won't be long before I step into that realm." Yao Lao smiled as he spoke.
Xiao Yan, however, frowned slightly at that. He knew all too well that Yao Lao's "not long" likely meant several years at least. The barrier between Dou Zun and Half-Saint was no trivial hurdle. Still, having walked that path himself, Xiao Yan could offer some assistance.
He flicked a finger on his Nether Sea Ring, and an aged scroll appeared in his palm. "Teacher, I found this not long ago in an ancient ruin in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. I think it might be useful for you."
"Oh?" Yao Lao accepted the scroll, and the moment he unrolled it and saw the contents, his expression changed drastically. "A Heaven-Tier cultivation method?"
Even as the Central Plains' number one alchemist, with a vast collection of treasures, Yao Lao didn't have a genuine Heaven-Tier technique. He understood how rare and invaluable this was. With the aid of such a technique, he could dramatically increase his chances of reaching the Half-Saint realm. What shocked him more was that Xiao Yan had simply handed it over so casually.
"You know my circumstances well, Teacher. This technique is of little use to me. Since you're currently at a crucial breakthrough point, it makes sense for you to have it. Let it be put to proper use," Xiao Yan said with a warm smile.
Heaven-Tier methods might be priceless to others, but to him, they weren't a big deal. If only his storage ring from his past life had reincarnated with him, he could have equipped every single member of Starfall Pavilion with Heaven-Tier methods and Dou Techniques. Not that he'd ever be so extravagant.
Yao Lao patted Xiao Yan's shoulder, clearly moved. He knew full well that this technique wasn't just casually found in a ruin. He also knew that his student harbored many secrets—but so what? This disciple had never once let him down.
"By the way, kid," Yao Lao asked suddenly, "how much did your strength improve after refining the Bone Spirit Cold Flame?"
"About two stars," Xiao Yan replied after a moment of thought.
He had refined the Bone Spirit Cold Flame together with the newly-born Ten Thousand Beast Flame, and he had already been at the Dou Zun level. Based on his calculations and the actual improvement, two stars was an accurate assessment.
"That's about what I expected," Yao Lao nodded. "At your current level, lesser-ranked Heavenly Flames won't offer much of a boost anymore. If you want another power surge, you'll need to find a higher-ranked flame."
Xiao Yan naturally understood this. He had devoured both the Green Lotus Core Flame and the Windfury Dragon Flame, but they had only given him a single rank increase. Had he not also been cultivating during that time, even that one rank might have eluded him. Those two flames were simply ranked too low.
As for the more powerful flames, aside from the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame and the mysterious number one on the list, most were already claimed. Xiao Yan wasn't opposed to using force to obtain what he needed, but that required sufficient strength—many of those flames were under the control of ancient clans and powerful forces.
"Fortunately, I know of a Heavenly Flame ranked in the top ten." Yao Lao smiled. "It's called the Three Thousand Burning Flame."
"The Three Thousand Burning Flame? What's that?" Xiao Yixian and the others blinked in confusion.
"Its full name is the Three Thousand Starry Burning Flame, ranked ninth on the Heavenly Flame list—higher than even my Bone Spirit Cold Flame," Yao Lao explained. "It originates in outer space and is exceedingly difficult to find. Throughout the history of the Dou Qi continent, only a handful have ever possessed it."
"With a name that long, it doesn't sound very useful," Xiao Yixian muttered under her breath.
"You're mistaken. A Heavenly Flame ranked this high isn't ordinary," Yao Lao said with a chuckle. "Legend has it that refining the Three Thousand Starry Burning Flame grants a special physique—called the Three Thousand Star Body. It's also known as the 'Undying Body.'"
"Undying Body? Does that mean the person can't die?" Qing Lin asked in surprise.
"Not exactly. It just means the body has extremely tenacious vitality. As long as the injury isn't fatal, it will rapidly recover," Xiao Yan clarified.
"Old man, if I remember right, didn't the Three Thousand Burning Flame fall into the hands of the Pill Tower? Are you planning to have your disciple go steal it?" Venerable Feng interrupted with a frown. Though Xiao Yan was strong, he doubted anyone could snatch such a treasure from the Pill Tower.
"Hehe, don't worry," Yao Lao waved his hand. "While the Pill Tower did discover the flame, they haven't been able to subdue it. Recently, they sent me and others an invitation to attempt taming the flame ourselves. If no one succeeds, they'll open the opportunity to the top ten finishers in the next Pill Gathering."
"With your current alchemy skills—and with my connections—the Pill Tower should be willing to give you a chance. But if you miss this opportunity, the next Pill Gathering won't happen for another ten years. So, if you don't want to wait that long, you'd better seize the moment."
"I understand." Xiao Yan took a deep breath, his eyes glowing with determination. He had already subdued the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. He didn't believe for a second that this Three Thousand Burning Flame would be beyond his reach.
(End of Chapter)
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