Han Feng collected the sky full of fire beads. These were the energy essences formed after the death of the Flame Lizards, similar to monster cores. They could not be absorbed directly but could be used for alchemy and weapon refining.
Having confirmed the existence and general location of the Ancient God's Mansion, Han Feng did not linger.
In the soul memories of the Dou Ancestor lizard, the place where the stone gate was located was called the God's Graveyard. Anyone who dared to enter would suffer divine punishment.
Guarding the God's Graveyard were two Flame Lizard ancestors whose strength had reached the Half-Saint level.
Anyway, with Han Feng's current strength, he definitely couldn't defeat them.
Flying all the way out of the magma world, Han Feng undid the seal and returned to the tower.
"It's time to go out."
Han Feng flew to the top of the tower. Just as he was preparing to continue using the sealing technique to undo the barrier, he suddenly sensed Elder Su Qian's aura approaching from a distance.
So he did not continue to unseal but looked towards the main gate.
Su Qian came for his usual inspection, pushed the door open, and habitually lowered his head in thought.
Arriving before the seal, he raised his head slightly and saw Han Feng's figure.
"Hmm?"
Su Qian rubbed his eyes, then saw Han Feng smiling at him from inside the barrier.
Instantly, he was wide awake and subconsciously took half a step back.
"Elder Han!"
Han Feng nodded slightly, then knocked on the barrier, signaling the other party to let him out.
Su Qian's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.
He walked to the front of the barrier, carefully circled Han Feng several times, and after confirming that the person before him was indeed Han Feng, he quickly undid the seal.
Han Feng stepped out of the barrier. Su Qian immediately closed the barrier again, afraid that the Fallen Heart Flame would rush out.
"Elder Han, you're really still alive!" Su Qian's tone was filled with pleasant surprise.
Han Feng nodded with a smile that was not without awkwardness.
"I was entangled with the Fallen Heart Flame for a long time before I finally got free."
"So that's how it is..." Su Qian let out a long sigh of relief.
"It's good that you're alive, it's good that you're alive!"
"Elder Su Qian, regarding this Fallen Heart Flame, there is something I need to explain to you." Han Feng looked at Su Qian and said seriously.
Seeing Han Feng's serious expression, Su Qian's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Could it be the Fallen Heart Flame...
Han Feng did not beat around the bush and directly took out the ownerless, nascent Heavenly Flame.
"Elder Su Qian, take a look. How is this Fallen Heart Flame different from the previous one?"
"This is..."
Su Qian carefully took the Heavenly Flame and found that it was particularly docile.
"Mm, although its energy has decayed a lot, its temperament is much gentler. It's like a completely different person!"
Su Qian naturally knew that the Fallen Heart Flame had gained intelligence, so it was not excessive to call it a person.
"That's right. This Heavenly Flame is a juvenile. If it is nurtured by the academy now, it will not harm the academy again when it matures in the future, and might even actively protect it," Han Feng said.
Su Qian was taken aback, then looked at Han Feng. "This is not the previous one?"
Han Feng did not speak, but the flame of the Fallen Heart Flame suddenly rose in his hand.
"The previous one has already been refined by me. Please don't blame me, Elder Su."
The air suddenly froze. Su Qian blinked, then shook his head and smiled. "You've already refined it. What else can I say?"
As an elder of the Inner Academy, according to the rules set by the headmaster, Han Feng actually had the qualification to refine the Fallen Heart Flame. But his background was ultimately unclear, so Su Qian had strictly forbidden him from approaching the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower before.
Now, Han Feng had not only helped the academy greatly but had also produced a juvenile Heavenly Flame that was more suitable for the academy. If Su Qian were to blame Han Feng for this, wouldn't that be too heartless and ungrateful?
The relationship between people is like this. If you have ulterior motives from the beginning, people are naturally unwilling. But if there is a relationship, it is very different.
Su Qian carefully placed the juvenile Fallen Heart Flame, then walked out of the refining tower together with Han Feng.
Along the way, Han Feng saw many students, all looking at him incredulously.
Su Qian explained with a smile from the side.
"They thought you had sacrificed yourself before, so they are all quite surprised now."
Han Feng smiled slightly. After walking out of the main gate, he saw the huge stone statue standing on the open ground nearby.
"This is a memorial statue built for you. Just let it stay here, so that future generations can admire your merits."
Han Feng sighed.
"It's only been a little over three months. If I had been any later, you probably would have already erected a tombstone for me, right?"
"Hahaha, that's really true if you hadn't mentioned it!"
After this incident, the relationship between Su Qian and Han Feng rapidly warmed up, although it might have been only one-sided on Su Qian's part towards Han Feng.
Han Feng smiled gently as always.
"I'll go home first. They must be quite worried too."
Su Qian nodded repeatedly. "Exactly, exactly. Hurry back and see them."
Han Feng returned home. Ye Qingyun came running over in pleasant surprise. Lin Xian'er and Qing Lin also immediately stopped their cultivation and ran out.
"Master, you're finally back."
"Master!"
"Uncle Han!"
Han Feng smiled and patted the two little girls' heads.
"I made you worry this time."
Things had happened suddenly, but the opportunity to refine the Fallen Heart Flame was truly rare, so he could only go with the flow.
If not for Medusa's quick wit, Ye Qingyun and the others would definitely have been very worried.
"If something like this happens again in the future, just trust me. I won't die," Han Feng said confidently.
Ye Qingyun nodded.
Having gone through this experience, the endurance of the women had also increased considerably. In the future, they would just unconditionally trust Han Feng.
A few days later, in the open space of the courtyard.
Han Feng glanced at Yao Tianhuo on the side.
At this moment, the other party was hugging a soul bead and absorbing it.
"I say, Venerate Skyfire, are you done yet?"
"Wait, wait a little longer. I have to resist the Pill Lightning later. Don't you know that soul bodies fear this kind of thing the most?"
After getting along for a few days, Yao Tianhuo had also become familiar with Han Feng.
Han Feng had provided him with a certain number of soul beads to restore his soul power. In return, Yao Tianhuo needed to block a portion of the heavenly thunder for him.
"You still have two helpers. Their strength is comparable to yours. That's enough."
Yao Tianhuo finally finished absorbing this soul bead and stretched comfortably.
"Little friend Han, where did you get such good things as soul beads? They are simply too useful!"
Han Feng smiled without speaking, staring at Yao Tianhuo.
A soul body like you is the best material for making soul beads.
Yao Tianhuo felt a little creeped out by the stare and quickly stood up.
"Little friend Han, let's set off now!"
"Mm, let's go."
Han Feng picked up all the prepared things and flew away from the Inner Academy.
Half a day later, he arrived at the Outer Academy's Library Pavilion.
"Elders Qian and Bai, I have arrived."
The space trembled, and Qian Mu glanced at Han Feng, letting him in.
"Elder Han, here to refine a pill?"
"Yes. I'll have to trouble you two to lend a hand later."
Bai Lie walked out of the Library Pavilion, waved his hand, and said with great magnanimity, "Elder Han, just refine the pill. Mere Pill Lightning, we two will handle it for you!"
Yao Tianhuo secretly muttered in the Soul Nurturing Jade, "Are they putting on such a show? Could it be that these two have never seen the Pill Lightning of an eighth-grade pill?"
Han Feng gave a humble salute.
"In that case, Han shall begin."