Upon hearing Yao Lao bring up the topic of the Three Thousand Burning Flame, the smiles on the faces of Xuan Kongzi and the other two faded, replaced by solemn expressions.
"The Three Thousand Burning Flame is still sealed within the Star Region of the Pill Tower. So far, no one has succeeded in subduing it."
"Huu…" Both Xiao Yan and Yao Lao let out a breath of relief upon hearing that. Their biggest concern had been that someone might have tamed the flame before them. If that had happened, all their effort rushing here would have been for nothing—like drawing water with a bamboo basket.
"However, I must remind you both, the reason it hasn't been subdued isn't because no one is strong enough. Rather, it's because of how incredibly dangerous it is. There have been peak Dou Zun experts who attempted to tame it, but all ended in failure. Even though Xiao Yan is now a seven-star Dou Zun, I frankly don't believe he has the power to tame that Heavenly Flame," Xuan Kongzi said with a serious tone.
The trio didn't know that Yao Lao had passed the Bone Chilling Flame to Xiao Yan. In their eyes, Yao Lao already possessed one Heavenly Flame, and alchemists typically couldn't refine more than one. Thus, they naturally assumed it was Xiao Yan who intended to try.
"We'll never know unless we try," Xiao Yan replied with a casual smile. As for the rank nine flame? His body was currently storing both rank six and rank eight flames, and in his past life, he had even refined the rank three Nihility Devouring Flame. Was he supposed to fear this one?
"Sigh… since you're so determined, we'll let you give it a try," Xuan Kongzi finally relented. The three elders led Xiao Yan out of the hall and into a vast open area. They stopped simultaneously and formed hand seals with swift movements. Instantly, the sky above them distorted violently, eventually revealing a silver-hued spatial gate.
"That's the entrance to the Star Region," Xuan Kongzi explained. "The Three Thousand Burning Flame is sealed inside. There's one particular area untouched by flame. You'll need to direct your soul force into that spot and see if you can communicate or subdue it. But remember this above all else—do not awaken it from its slumber under any circumstance!"
Xiao Yan nodded. He glanced at Yao Lao, but before he could speak, Xuan Kongzi quickly added, "Yao Lao should not accompany you. His strength is too overwhelming. If he enters, the flame will detect him instantly, which might trigger a violent reaction."
"I see…" Xiao Yan paused slightly but didn't argue. He had confidence in his own ability to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flame. With Yao Lao present, some of his more secretive methods might be harder to employ anyway.
Yao Lao frowned, clearly worried about sending Xiao Yan in alone. However, at this stage, there was little he could say. All he could do was hand over a space jade slip and remind, "Little one, be cautious. If you encounter any danger, crush this space token, and we'll come to your aid immediately."
"Don't worry, teacher." Xiao Yan smiled calmly, then stepped into the distorted Star Region. This space, ripped open by the three Pill Tower giants, resembled the miniature spatial zones Xiao Yan himself used to create—only much larger and more stable.
The moment he entered, an intense wave of scorching heat swept over him. From his shoulder, Xiao Yao—his little spirit beast—popped out excitedly and exclaimed, "Master! I can sense another Heavenly Flame nearby!"
"I feel it too. Let's go," Xiao Yan replied as he followed the pull of the flame. Within just a few minutes, he arrived before a massive orb of light glowing with blinding radiance. This was the seal that Xuan Kongzi and the others had constructed.
What caught Xiao Yan by surprise, however, was the being sealed within.
It was an enormous dragon-like creature, its body wreathed in blazing violet-black flames. The heat it radiated was so intense that even the surrounding space had begun to distort. Even a Dou Zun would feel intense discomfort under such conditions.
"So this is the Three Thousand Burning Flame… No wonder it's ranked ninth among the Heavenly Flames," Xiao Yan murmured, gazing at the fire dragon. But he found something odd—the creature's form bore a strong resemblance to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Could it be… related?
Driven by curiosity, Xiao Yan sat cross-legged and released his soul force to scan the creature. As expected, within its immense body, he found a soul imprint. More astonishingly, that imprint carried an aura unique to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.
Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed. Was this Heavenly Flame someone else's possession? Had it been tamed before—possibly by someone from the Ancient Void Dragon Clan?
'Even if it had a previous owner, so what? I've taken other people's treasures before. Why should this be any different?'
Xiao Yan took a deep breath. Following Xuan Kongzi's earlier instructions, he found the one area untouched by fire: a dragon scale larger than his entire body. Engraved upon it were sealing runes, most likely the handiwork of the Pill Tower elders. Placing his palm against the scale, Xiao Yan sent a surge of soul power out through his brow and into the seal.
The moment his soul force entered the dragon scale, he found himself within a void—a separate spiritual realm, awash in violet-black flame.
Hovering at the heart of this fiery dimension was a miniaturized version of the flame dragon, seemingly in deep slumber. This was the origin flame of the Three Thousand Burning Flame.
"Buzz!"
The instant Xiao Yan's soul form appeared, the tiny fire dragon's eyes snapped open. It could immediately sense the danger posed by this intruder. In fact, even the three elders of the Pill Tower hadn't made it feel this threatened. Acting on instinct, it began to stir, channeling waves of fire to drive him out.
A sea of purple-black fire surged toward him like a tsunami, but Xiao Yan remained calm. With a flick of his finger, invisible soul fire burst forth from his spiritual form and formed a massive rotating wheel.
"Nine Revolutions Spirit Refining Art—Godslaying Wheel!"
The wheel whirled violently through the flames, parting the fire like a blade through water.
Xiao Yan's eyes gleamed with determination.
'Come, let's see if you're worthy of becoming my next flame.'
(End of Chapter)
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