Chapter 230: Plotting the Dragon Phoenix
"Finally out~"
Under the azure sky, a small boat sped towards the distance, with Xiao Yi Xian sitting at the bow, happily swinging her little feet. Her violet eyes cheerfully gazed at the scenery around her. Compared to when she was in the Pill Tower, she was certainly much livelier now.
Seeing this, a faint smile appeared in Yao Yan's eyes as he looked at the Celestial Fire Elder beside him and said, "You've worked hard these days."
"It's nothing much. It's been nice enjoying the scenery along the way," the Celestial Fire Elder gently stroked his white beard, proudly puffing out his belly, and continued with a smile. "Compared to staying in the dark, fiery magma, traveling with you across the Central Continent is much more enjoyable."
He had also had the chance to meet quite a few "important figures." Had it not been for Yao Yan's hurry to leave, he would have been interested to see whether Yao Lao could break through to the Dou Sheng level.
As for wasting a few years... for a Dou Zun, a few years passed in the blink of an eye.
"Actually, I'm not in a hurry to return to the Xingyun Pavilion. This time, coming out of the Pill Tower, I mainly want to make contact with the Gu Void Dragon Clan. This was something I promised Xiao Yi Xian," Yao Yan said, looking at Xiao Yi Xian as she turned and smiled at him.
"Isn't this a bit too rushed? This matter could be delayed until Yao Chen comes out of seclusion," the Celestial Fire Elder's expression changed slightly. His tone became serious as he spoke. "The Gu Void Dragon Clan is extremely powerful. Even in Gu times, they were the absolute rulers of the beast realm. Now that they are in the midst of a division, their internal affairs must be extremely chaotic. Contacting them recklessly without understanding Xiao Yi Xian's identity could be dangerous—who knows whether they are friend or foe?"
"If they turn out to be enemies, it could be a huge problem."
"Yao Lao will be in seclusion for at least two or three years, perhaps even longer. I don't want to waste that time, especially since I promised Xiao Yi Xian… But you're right, so I plan to make contact with the Gu Void Dragon Clan as an eighth-tier alchemist and temporarily keep Xiao Yi Xian's identity hidden until we understand the situation better," Yao Yan said, his expression unchanged, speaking softly.
Compared to the information given by Xiong Zhuang, he knew much more. He understood what Xiao Yi Xian's bloodline truly meant.
The so-called Gu Dragon Island had split into four Dragon Islands: East, South, West, and North. Apart from East Dragon Island, the other three were ruled by Dragon Kings, each of whom was above the Three-Star Dou Sheng level. In fact, the Northern Dragon King had already reached the Five-Star level.
Moreover, most of the elders on the four Dragon Islands were also at least Dou Sheng level.
This showed just how powerful the Gu Void Dragon Clan's foundation was. Even with many powerful individuals having left for the void, if the clan's peak strength were still intact, they could match up with the Hun and Gu Clan s.
However, the internal chaos within the Gu Void Dragon Clan was undoubtedly good news for Yao Yan...
"Big Brother…" Xiao Yi Xian jogged up to Yao Yan, looking up at him with her head tilted, softly calling his name.
"You're calling me Big Brother, so no need for extra words," Yao Yan ruffled Xiao Yi Xian's little head and smiled.
"Oh~" Xiao Yi Xian nodded, but her gaze remained serious as she looked at Yao Yan, seemingly trying to imprint his face in her memory.
"This does seem safer," the Celestial Fire Elder nodded, agreeing with Yao Yan's plan. As an eighth-tier high-level alchemist and a member of the Pill Tower, even the Gu Void Dragon Clan would give him some face.
After all, no major force would offend a high-level alchemist without reason.
"Since Elder Yao agrees, then please take Xiao Yi Xian back to the Xingyun Pavilion. I'll go to the Gu Void Dragon Clan and gather information," Yao Yan said, his decision made. He was someone of action and wouldn't delay once he had decided.
The situation with Xiao Yi Xian couldn't be delayed.
For Xiao Yi Xian to grow normally, she had to return to the Gu Void Dragon Clan. The heavenly materials, earth treasures, and pills from the outside world could never fully awaken her bloodline power and make her strength grow rapidly.
Yao Yan valued his little sister greatly.
"Then be careful," the Celestial Fire Elder hesitated for a moment, but eventually nodded in agreement. He knew that once Yao Yan made a decision, he wouldn't change his mind. So, he might as well comply with his plan.
With Yao Yan's current identity and strength, as long as he didn't encounter someone blind to the situation, there wouldn't be much risk.
Even if something unexpected happened, Yao Yan could contact Xuan Yi and others through the jade token in his possession.
"Rest assured, Elder. Please keep a low profile along the way and avoid revealing Xiao Yi Xian's aura. The bloodlines of the Gu Void Dragon Clan can sense each other in the void," Yao Yan reminded.
He recalled how, in the original story, Xiao Yi Xian had accidentally entered a spatial storm and was subsequently found by someone from the Gu Void Dragon Clan.
Her luck had been good, as it was people from East Dragon Island who found her. If it had been any of the other three islands, her fate would have been much more uncertain.
Especially the powerful Northern Dragon King, who had the ability to devour the blood and flesh of his own kin.
"Big Brother, I'll wait for you at the Xingyun Pavilion," Xiao Yi Xian tugged on Yao Yan's sleeve, looking up at him with reluctance.
"Then you have to be good," Yao Yan smiled as he spoke.
"I've always been good," Xiao Yi Xian responded with a serious face.
As long as you don't sneak eat herbs, you really are good... Yao Yan couldn't help but joke inwardly, pinching Xiao Yi Xian's cheek before vanishing from the space ship in a flash. He stood in the void, watching as the Celestial Fire Elder and Xiao Yi Xian departed, and only after they were out of sight did he gently float down.
This was a primitive forest, with no sect forces nearby, far from the Pill Tower's influence.
Yao Yan's vast Hun power swept out, and soon he found a secluded cave.
He raised his hand and conjured a fire dragon, burning away any foreign substances within. Then, slowly, he entered the cave, using his Hun power to collapse the surrounding rock walls. Once deep inside the cave, he sat cross-legged and meditated.
Three hours passed before Yao Yan was sure that the Celestial Fire Elder and Xiao Yi Xian had moved far away from the area.
Yao Yan opened his eyes again and snapped his fingers. Several sky-blue flames instantly appeared, floating in midair, dispelling the surrounding darkness. At the same time, a special jade token floated out of his spatial ring. Connecting with it through his Hun power, an invisible wave emanated from it, and a devouring force began pulling the surrounding space. The black flames flickered, burning the surrounding void as it collapsed.
In the past, Yao Yan wouldn't have been able to perceive these details, but now, he could vaguely sense the tip of the iceberg of Hun Void Master's abilities.
"Hehehe, what brings you to contact me, have you encountered some difficulty?" A strange laugh echoed, and with the black flames enveloping it, Hun Void Master's Hun projection appeared in front of Yao Yan.
It felt as though he had returned to the day he had just become his disciple.
"Disciple greets the Master," Yao Yan stood and respectfully bowed to Hun Void Master.
"You've broken through to Seven-Star Dou Zong? Your cultivation speed is getting faster. Even among those monsters in your clan, compared to you, they are far inferior. Looks like the combination of several Dou Emperor bloodlines is working quite well," Hun Void Master observed Yao Yan with the eyes of someone looking at a masterpiece and nodded in satisfaction.
After a pause, he continued, "Have you encountered any trouble in the Pill Tower?"
"Not at all, Master. I've just obtained the title of eighth-tier alchemist..." Yao Yan then revealed everything that had happened in the Pill Tower, including his contact with the Grand Elder.
"Old Lin, huh? His spirit is quite good, even taking the time to care about you, his junior," Hun Void Master seemed familiar with the Grand Elder of the Pill Tower. Hearing this, he chuckled but still recognized the worth of the Tai Xuan Jing, saying, "This Hun technique is quite good. It's perfect for someone like you just entering the Heavenly Realm. However, its effect is limited. It can help you stabilize your Hun power, but it won't rapidly improve it."
He continued, "Reaching the Heavenly Realm with Hun power only comes with time."
"Master, I feel like I could devour... the Hun essence of others," a strange gleam appeared in Yao Yan's eyes, his voice different from usual, tinged with greed and longing.
"Ha, can't hold back anymore?" Hun Void Master's eyes glinted, smiling.
"You did say that I can devour now... I've been holding back for many years," Yao Yan spoke in a tone that exposed his true nature, his eyes glowing with a sinister light.
With the ethereal glow of the surrounding sky-blue flames, his handsome features took on an otherworldly and eerie charm.
"Control your desires. It's normal to have desires, but you must distinguish between what is important and what is not. Your current goal is the Three Thousand Yan Flames. Don't expose your identity, or obtaining the Three Thousand Yan Flames will become quite troublesome. In fact, I hope you can maintain a righteous identity, it will be easier to interact with those other clans," Hun Void Master's voice turned low and serious.
"Master, that's exactly what I think. I plan to start with the magical beasts," Yao Yan's eyes flickered as he spoke, his tone steady.
"Magical beasts? With your current body, the bloodline power of ordinary magical beasts should be of no use to you. As for those other clans..." Hun Void Master's voice trailed off.
"Master, I've set my sights on the Gu Void Dragon Clan. They've been in internal conflict for the past thousand years, making them easy to approach. Plus, I happen to have a royal bloodline from their clan. So, I plan to help Xiao Yi Xian unify the Gu Void Dragon Clan, while also integrating the magical beasts," Yao Yan said slowly and confidently.
"You have the royal bloodline of the Gu Void Dragon Clan?" Hun Void Master was taken aback, somewhat surprised.
Yao Yan nodded and revealed the information about Xiao Yi Xian. This was something that had to come out eventually. It was impossible to hide this from Hun Void Master, and instead of acting in the shadows, it was better to deal with it openly.
"Too bad you're human. Otherwise, you could devour this royal bloodline and infiltrate the Gu Void Dragon Clan with her identity," Hun Void Master said with some regret.
"Your darkness is showing, Master..." Yao Yan thought helplessly, but responded, "I'm worried about that, so I've never touched her. Besides, that little girl trusts me completely. Instead of devouring her, I find her clan much more tempting!"
"Alright, go ahead with your plan. I'll have the Hun Palace assist you. Whatever you want to do, you can ask them for help. The Gu Void Dragon Clan won't be able to cause any real trouble," Hun Void Master said with great confidence.
As the chief alchemist of the Hun Clan, he had this confidence.
In the past, he had been considering how to deal with the other imperial families. Compared to what Yao Yan wanted to do now, what Yao Yan planned could only be considered child's play. But it would be a good training exercise for him, especially since Yao Yan, as his disciple, would be involved in those future plans!
For Yao Yan, the imperial families were also his resources for cultivation.
"Thank you for your support, Master," Yao Yan said humbly. After a pause, he continued, "Actually, I also want to see if I can form the legendary Dragon Phoenix body!"
"A Dragon Phoenix with the wings of the Heavenly Phoenix and the body of an Gu Dragon? That's an interesting idea. You can give it a try," Hun Void Master's eyes lit up with interest. He had seen the legendary Supreme Dragon Phoenix in an Gu text.
But if this works, the things gathered around his disciple would become too much. He wondered whether it would become a burden for him in the future.
Hun Void Master couldn't help but feel a little concerned.
After all, too many powers weren't a good thing. If Yao Yan couldn't control them, they could backfire. But for now, it seemed that Yao Yan's body was perfectly integrating everything—his body, Hun power, and Dou Qi—everything had reached a perfect level.
"With Master's words, I'm relieved. Next, I plan to start with the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. Fortunately, I have their flight technique refined from their wings," Yao Yan said, a faint smile on his lips as he spoke.
"Take it easy. Don't go too far. If you provoke the Dou Shengs of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, there might be some trouble," Hun Void Master warned.
"I understand, Master," Yao Yan responded with a bow.
"…Hurry up and break through to Dou Zun. The bloodline purification ceremony within your clan will take place in a few years. If you miss it, you don't know when the next one will be," Hun Void Master said after a brief silence, casually dropping a remark.
"Mm!" Yao Yan was stunned, quickly responding.
Although he didn't know exactly what the Hun Clan's bloodline purification ceremony entailed, it was clear that it was something important, and the benefits must be significant. It might be enough to elevate his strength to the peak of Dou Zun in a short amount of time!
"Remember my words," Hun Void Master threw out one last sentence, and his figure vanished into the jade slip.
As the black flames disappeared, the jade pendant dropped into Yao Yan's hands, which he caught steadily with both hands.
"Listening to Master's words, the next bloodline purification ceremony might be my last chance… It seems like the Hun Clan plans to take action against the major imperial families. In the original story, even without Xiao Yan's appearance, the Hun Emperor clearly wasn't going to wait any longer. After plotting for a thousand years, how could they keep waiting endlessly? This might be an opportunity for me!" Yao Yan looked at the jade pendant in his hand, silently thinking to himself.
After a moment, he clenched the jade pendant tightly. He knew that the time to improve his strength was running out. (END CHAPTER)
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