Chapter 1284: Saint Yao, Yao Chen
Ban Sheng!
These two simple words were undoubtedly like a furious thunder that suddenly blasted violently beside the ears of ninth Tianzun and eighth Tianzun. At this moment, it appeared as though the Dou Qi within their bodies had ceased circulating. They widened their mouths. Their faces were dull as they looked at the old man in the distance, who had stopped the enormous ice ball with a single hand.
Ban Sheng. Perhaps other people might find this level extremely unfamiliar. However, ninth and eighth Tianzun were quite familiar with it. This was because this level was called an abyss of despair by many experts at the peak of the Dou Zun cla.s.s. Most of the experts in this world who had reached the peak of the Dou Zun cla.s.s ended up halting at the edge of this Ban Sheng cla.s.s. Regardless of how they trained, they were unable to truly stepped into this so called Ban Sheng cla.s.s.
Only by stepping into the Ban Sheng cla.s.s would one be able to possess the qualification to step into the Dou Sheng cla.s.s!
One could even say that Ban Sheng was the most important foundation stone before one stepped into the Dou Sheng cla.s.s. If one was unable to enter the Ban Sheng level, one could forget about ever becoming a genuine elite Dou Sheng!
While Dou Di was gradually becoming a legend that existed only in history, the simple "Sheng" word represented the peak of this entire world.
An elite Dou Zun could be considered to be top experts of this continent. However, the top ultimately did not represent the peak. The peak of this world belonged to those experts of an even higher cla.s.s…
Similarly, this so called Ban Sheng level was also a state that ninth and eighth Tianzuns had dreamed about. However, their hearts understood just how difficult it was to reach this level. Perhaps they might not be truly able to reach it even if they were to use their entire lifetime.
They had never expect that Yao Lao was able to step into that cla.s.s. From the way they thought of it, even if Yao Lao had regained a new body, it was already extremely difficult for him to recover to his peak strength, much less breakthrough the peak of the Dou Zun cla.s.s and advance to a Ban Sheng.
Although they had never expected it, reality was extremely cruel. The situation that they had least expect had appeared in front of them as reality.
"Ban Sheng…"
All the eyes within the star realm gathered onto that elderly figure in the sky. Compared to that incomparably large ice ball, this figure appeared exceptionally tiny. However, at this moment, the pressure that was emitted from this small figure caused even the frightening energy that spread from within the icy ball to tremble a little.
"Ban Sheng… this old fellow… has actually advanced into that stage."
Feng zun-zhe and the others were stunned as they watched the figure. It was a long time later before a wild joy finally surged into their hearts. Ban Sheng. Although there was a "Ban" (Half) word, it was still related to the "Sheng" word, which represented the peak. This was a transforming leap!
"The Falling Star Pavilion is about to prosper…"
Those many experts, who were originally fleeing, had also come to a halt because of the scene in the sky. Some of the knowledgeable experts felt their mouths become dry. The Falling Star Pavilion had produced a Ban Sheng. This seemingly explosive news would likely sweep throughout the entire Central Plains like a hurricane. The reputation and strength of the Falling Star Pavilion in the future would likely soar in a frightening manner within a short period of time.
The Hall of Soul might be frightening but the Falling Star Pavilion in the future was no longer something that they could destroy just because they wanted to. An expert at the Ban Sheng cla.s.s was someone that even the Hall of Soul must treat seriously. Most importantly, this elite Ban Sheng was also the top alchemist in the continent. His reputation and influence was likely something that no one could compare with.
Hence, at this moment, everyone understood that the Falling Star Pavilion was going to prosper.
Xiao Yan had a joyous face as he stood on the mountain top. Yao Lao"s breakthrough from the peak of the Dou Zun cla.s.s and advancement to the Ban Sheng level had far exceeded his expectations. Although the ingredients that he had chosen to refine Yao Lao"s body with this time around were all of top quality and that he had even added a Dou Sheng arm at the end, he did not expect that it could eventually allow Yao Lao to breakthrough.
Originally, based on his expectations, Yao Lao"s ability to recover his peak strength was already an extremely joyous matter. As for breaking through the Dou Zun cla.s.s… that kind of matter was something that was not given much thought. This was because the difficulty of breaking through the Dou Zun cla.s.s was something that he also understood well. Although there were fewer elite Dou Zuns on this continent, their numbers were far from the point of being as rare as a phoenix feather or a unicorn horn. On the other hand, the legendary Dou Sheng… even with Xiao Yan"s experience, he had merely just seen a Dou Sheng skeleton with a remanent soul imprint once. Of course, the currently Yao Lao could likely only be considered an elite Ban Sheng. Although Ban Sheng had a "Ban" (Half) word, it was at the very least a "Sheng"!
Yao Lao was suspended in the distant sky. His gaze was calm as he glanced at ninth Tianzun duo far away. His hand, which was touching the ice ball, was slowly clenched.
"Crack!"
After Yao Lao clenched his hand, the surface of the ice ball that contained a terrifying energy suddenly became distorted. That appearance was as though there was an incomparably large hand violently pinching it.
"Shatter!"
The surface of the ice ball became increasingly distorted. A moment later, it finally emitted a crack sound amidst Yao Lao"s faint voice and suddenly burst apart!
When the ice ball burst apart, the terrifying energy storm immediately swept apart like a hurricane. However, these storm came to an abrupt halt after spreading to a certain distance. It was quietly destroyed.
"Gulp…"
Countless number of people violently swallowed a mouthful of saliva as they looked at the ice chips that slowly scattered down from the sky. That frightening attack, which could annihilate this entire mountain range was actually resolved so easily. Yao Lao"s sleeve did not even move a little…
"Is this the strength of an elite Ban Sheng…"
Many experts exchanged glances with another. They could see a deep shocked from the other party"s eyes. Such a strength had already far exceeded the Dou Zun cla.s.s. It was indeed worthy of being a true peak strength…
"Groan!"
Ninth and eighth Tianzun were affected when the ice ball was destroyed. Their bodies shook and a m.u.f.fled moan was emitted from their throats. A trace of blood seeped out from the corner of their mouths at the same time. Even their aura had become a little chaotic. Clearly, Yao Lao had not only shattered the ice ball but had even directly caused quite a great amount of damage to their bodies.
Eighth Tianzun wiped off the blood trace from the corner of his mouth. His eyes stared intently at Yao Lao in the distance. Those eyes were filled with terror and unwillingness. Back then, he had once been defeated in Yao Lao"s hands. It was unexpected that in this first meeting of theirs after that time, he would actually be defeated in Yao Lao"s hands once again. Moreover, it was a truly miserable defeat!
"Ban Sheng…"
Ninth Tianzun clenched his teeth. The envy in his eyes was basically about to be raised to a frenzy level. However, he was not an ordinary person. A moment later, he forcefully suppressed the emotion within his heart. A grayish-white expression surged onto his face. After having discovered Yao Lao"s current level, he understood that the mission today could be considered to have truly failed.
If Yao Lao was still at the peak of the Dou Zun cla.s.s, ninth Tianzun might find it troublesome to deal with but would not feel helpless and despair. However… no one could expect that Yao Lao had not only recovered his peak strength but had even broken through the barrier that was regarded by most experts at the peak of the Dou Zun cla.s.s to be an abyss of despair and finally advanced into the Ban Sheng stage!
This was a cla.s.s that was completely different from that of a Dou Zun. Although it was only Ban (Half) Sheng, but even the combined strength of two experts at the peak of the Dou Zun cla.s.s would have difficulty defeating him. There was an enormous gap between the two that one would have difficulty attempting to make up for.
"Eighth, less go!"
Ninth Tianzun inhaled a deep breath of air. He decisively cried out to eighth Tianzun in a deep voice.
Hearing the cry of ninth Tianzun, the fist of eighth Tianzun immediately tightened. His face was filled with an unwillingness.
"He has currently already advanced to a Ban Sheng. Even if the both of us were to join hands, we will not be a match for him. If you wish to remain behind and seek your own death, I will not join you!" Ninth Tianzun"s expression sunk when he saw this. He chided furiously.
"Let"s go!"
Fortunately, this eighth Tianzun was also not a reckless person. He also understood that there was no longer any chance to turn things around for this mission today. All he could do was to nod his head. He waved his hand and the s.p.a.ce beside him was swiftly torn into a spatial crack line. Their bodies flashed and they rushed into this crack line.
"Since you have come, you should at least leave something…"
Yao Lao in the distant sky smiled faintly when he saw this situation. He extended his hand and violently clenched it while aiming at the spatial crack line across the distance.
"Boom!"
After Yao Lao clenched his hand, that spatial crack line immediately collapsed. An incomparable frightening wind directly penetrated through the s.p.a.ce and rushed into the spatial crack line. Two low and deep m.u.f.fled sound were vaguely emitted.
"Grug!"
Two bright red blood arrows shot out from the crack line after the m.u.f.fled sound appeared. After which, it rushed towards Yao Lao with a swift lightning like speed. However, they automatically turned into a cl.u.s.ter of b.l.o.o.d.y fog that scattered away when they reached a thousand feet from Yao Lao.
"Yao zun-zhe, just you wait. My Hall of Soul will not simply take this lying down!"
While blood arrow scattered, the distant spatial crack line also slowly disappeared. However, the furious roar of ninth Tianzun penetrated through the air and reverberated over this place. The pain contained within the roar indicated that Yao Lao"s earlier palm had hurt him quite badly.
Yao Lao smiled slightly in a non-committal manner in the face of this roar. Having advanced into the Ban Sheng stage, he could be considered to have stepped into the peak level of the continent. The current him was no longer the Yao zun-zhe from back then. Perhaps… the current him could have another form of address like…
Saint (Sheng) Yao, Yao Chen!
Chapter 1285: Meeting Old Acquaintance
Yao Lao looked towards the spot where ninth and eighth Tianzuns had disappeared. A moment later, Yao Lao finally withdrew his eyes. He glanced at the distant experts but did not pay much attention to them. He turned around and landed beside Xiao Yan. His brows were involuntarily knitted slightly when he saw the mess within the star realm. Although he had stopped the attempt of the Hall of Soul to destroy the faction, the Falling Star Pavilion had also lost some disciples to death.
"If it is not because I have just advanced to a Ban Sheng and my foundation is unstable, I would have buried those two with everyone who had died." Yao Lao sighed. His tone had some murderous intent surging within it.
"Teacher need not be concerned about it. If it is not because of your intervention today, it is likely that the Falling Star Pavilion will really suffer from a great calamity today." Xiao Yan smilingly said.
"Ugh, it is all thanks to you. Otherwise, forget about Ban Sheng, even recovering to my peak strength would be extremely difficult." Yao Lao smilingly said. His smile was quite a happy one.
"Old fellow, congratulations…"
During the time that Yao Lao was chatting with Xiao Yan, Feng zun-zhe had also led the others to swiftly rush over. He cupped his hands towards Yao Lao from a great distance away and said.
Yao Lao smilingly shook his head. He spoke softly, "Give instructions to take care of the mess. It is likely that the Hall of Soul will not dare to easily come and attack again."
Feng zun-zhe nodded. With an elite Ban Sheng present, it was likely that the Hall of Soul would also understand that it was pointless for an ordinary expert to come. When it came to a Ban Sheng cla.s.s expert, it was likely that even the Hall of Soul could not simply dispatch them as it desired.
"Quite a number of spies from various factions has come today. Perhaps it would not be long before news that you have reached the Ban Sheng cla.s.s spreads throughout the Central Plains. This is not a bad opportunity. With you around along with your reputation as the top alchemist in the continent, it is likely that some of the old demons with some friends.h.i.+p with us will not reject our invitation." Feng zun-zhe voiced his thoughts.
Yao Lao nodded slightly. The foundation of the Falling Star Pavilion was too shallow. Even amongst the four pavilions, it could be considered to have been founded for the least amount of time. Although he had currently advanced to a Ban Sheng, there were not many experts in the pavilion who could hold their own. One must not lack such characters if one wished to strengthen a faction.
Fortunately, Yao Lao was currently not only a Ban Sheng but also held the t.i.tle of the top alchemist in the Central Plains. This was an incomparably glittering golden nameplate. As long as word was spread, it was likely that quite a number of genuine experts would take the initiative to come. At that time, the Falling Star Pavilion could truly be considered to be strengthened.
After the withdrawal of the Hall of Soul, the Falling Star Pavilion, which had experienced an intense big battle gradually became peaceful during the subsequent days. During this peacefulness, the Central Plains had turned into a great uproar because the Falling Star Pavilion had produced a Ban Sheng. Everyone understood what an elite Ban Sheng represented. This kind of expert was something that even the Pill Tower did not posses son the surface…
On just this point alone, it was sufficient to greatly brace the reputation of the Falling Star Pavilion… this was especially the case when everyone knew that this elite Ban Sheng was also the top alchemist on the continent. This kind of reputation was magnified limitlessly!
Hence, the Falling Star Pavilion had suddenly become lively after three days of peace. The leaders of various factions and some experts from the older generations flocked over. Countless number of people came to visit everyday. This scene was a completely different one from how their doors were empty in the past.
Amidst this liveliness, some experts, who once had some relations.h.i.+p with Yao Lao and Feng zun-zhe also finally accepted the invitation to become a guest Elder of the Falling Star Pavilion. Although this name was a little empty, they were indeed pulled onto the same boat as the Falling Star Pavilion.
…..
While the entire Falling Star Pavilion was busy and lively, Xiao Yan did not partic.i.p.ate much in the activities. He had never liked this kind of interaction. Hence, after the day the Hall of Soul retreated, he had chosen to undertake a retreat in the stone tower at the back mountain to train.
Although with Xiao Yan"s age, he was already considered to be the outstanding amongst the outstanding people of his generation by being in possession of such a strength, it was insufficient to satisfy him. With his increased interaction with the Hall of Soul, he also began to increasingly sense just how terrifying this faction was. A two star Dou Zun strength did not provide him with the qualification to fight with them.
Although the Falling Star Pavilion was becoming stronger under Yao Lao"s management in order to become Xiao Yan"s firm support, Xiao Yan also understood that there were some matters that he still had to rely on himself. Hence, he did not dare to be lazy when it came to training.
"Hu…"
Xiao Yan, who was seated on a stone platform at the top of the stone tower slowly exhaled a breath of air. His shut eyes were also slowly opened. A smile surfaced on his face when he sensed the surging Dou Qi that filled his body.
"Have you awakened…"
The smile had just appeared when a warm laughter sounded from the side. Xiao Yan turned his eyes, only to see Yao Lao standing at the stone window of the stone tower with his hands behind him. His face was full of smiles.
"Teacher, why have you come?"
Xiao Yan was startled when he saw this. He hurriedly stood up and greeted him.
"Old Feng is better than me when it comes to those matters. Like you, I do not really like such things. However, after suffering the loss from last time, I must establish a sufficiently strong faction this time around, regardless of how I dislike it…" Yao Lao smilingly said.
Xiao Yan smiled. He appeared to have recalled something and his finger rubbed the dark black ring. After which, he took it off and tossed it towards Yao Lao. He said, "Teacher, since you have already revived, it is time that this thing returns to its owner."
Yao Lao was startled when he saw the dark black ring that drifted in front of him. A yearning emotion was revealed in his eyes. His finger rubbed the ring. A moment later, he said, "All the things that teacher has learnt in my life have been completely left behind in this ring. The current you has likely already learnt most of it. From a certain point of view, you have already reached the qualification to leave teacher."
"Keeping these things will indeed no longer be of much use to you…" Yao Lao wore the black ring on his finger. Immediately, he changed the topic and laughed, "However, there is somthing that is of great use to you…"
Yao Lao"s finger gently pressed the dark black ring after his words sounded. A cl.u.s.ter of dense white flame slowly curled and rose. Finally it was suspended in front of Yao Lao. It was surprisingly the Bone Chilling Flame.
"Teacher?"
Xiao Yan was startled when he saw this.
"You practice the Flame Mantra. The Heavenly Flames are even more important to you. Now that I have advanced to a Ban Sheng, this Bone Chilling Flame is no longer of much use to me." Yao Lao"s gentle eyes looked towards Xiao Yan as he said.
"Teacher should stop fooling me. Now, I am no longer that ignorant youth from back then. It is impossible for me to take this Bone Chilling Flame." Xiao Yan smiled bitterly and shook his head. A Heavenly Flame is definitely a powerful weapon for an alchemist. Even though Yao Lao had become a Ban Sheng, possessing the Bone Chilling Flame would be like adding wings to a tiger. The so called "no longer of much use" was complete nonsense.
Yao Lao helplessly shook his head when he heard this. His heart said that this young fellow was no longer that greenhorn from back then. However, this did not cause him to abandon his decision. Immediately, he ignored Xiao Yan and gently placed his finger on the cl.u.s.ter of Bone Chilling Flame. The latter immediately trembled intensely. A moment later, the shaking ceased. A paleness surfaced on Yao Lao"s face.
"Little fellow, I have already removed the spiritual imprint in the Bone Chilling Flame. However, this Bone Chilling Flame had been refined by me for many years. Even though the spiritual imprint had been removed, it will still possess quite a great resistance to you. Therefore, you will not be able to use the Flame Mantra to refine and swallow it for a short period of time. Otherwise, it is likely that you will incur its backlash." Yao Lao"s hand gently rubbed the Bone Chilling Flame. After which, he smiled slightly. He flicked his finger and the latter gently drifted towards Xiao Yan before being suspended in front of him.
"You should plant your spiritual imprint into it now and properly keep it within your bod. When it no longer possess any resistance towards you, you can merge with it.
Xiao Yan"s eyes turned a little red as he looked at the cl.u.s.ter of dense white flame in front of him. This Bone Chilling Flame should be something that had accompanied Yao Lao for a long time. Yet, he had personally removed the spiritual imprint at this moment.
"With your current strength, you will perhaps not see an overly terrifying leap in strength even if you swallow it. A Heavenly Flame of the Bone Chilling Flame ranking might be a little inadequate for you…" Yao Lao was somewhat regretful. Immediately, he urged, :Alright, quickly plant your spiritual imprint."
Xiao Yan laughed bitterly. Now that things was like this, he was not allowed to reject any longer. All he could do was to shut his eyes. His finger touched the dense white flame and a trace of spiritual imprint moved along his finger before slowly entering it.
With the invasion of the spiritual imprint, the Bone Chilling Flame initially emitted some resistance from within it. However, it was currently without an owner. Hence, after a brief resistance, the resistance began to scatter. Xiao Yan"s spiritual imprint was also successfully planted into it.
The Bone Chilling Flame shook when the spiritual imprint was successfully planted. It swiftly turned into a fire glow that entered the pale white fire seal between Xiao Yan"s brows.
Xiao Yan immediately felt a warm feeling being emitted from his brows when the Bone Chilling Flame entered his body. If he carefully sensed it, he would discover that the Bone Chilling Flame merely lingered between his brows. It did not show any signs of entering his veins and gather together with the Three Thousand Lotus Heart Flame. Clearly, its resistance was the cause.
Xiao Yan was indifferent to this. Such a resistance would disappear sooner or later. It was only a matter of time.
"That"s right, have you gathered all the ancient maps for the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame?"
Xiao Yan was depressed when this was mentioned. He shook his head and said, "Ever since I obtained that piece from the Black Corner Region, I have not gained anything else…"
"The Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame is too mysterious. Even I have never seen it. If it is possible to obtain a Heavenly Flame of this rank, the help it could provide you was far from what the Bone Chilling Flame could compare with. I will do my best to help you inquire about it during this period of time…" Yao Lao voiced his thoughts.
Xiao Yan nodded slightly.
"Oh, that"s right… there is an aquaintance who have come to the Falling Star Pavilion to look for you. Do you wish to meet her?"
Yao Lao suddenly seemed to have recalled something. His expression was suddenly a little strange as he said.
"Who?" Xiao Yan was startled when he saw this appearance.
"Nalan Yanran."
Hearing this name, Xiao Yan frowned slightly. Given Nalan Yanran"s character, she would likely not come looking for him for no reason unless…
"Something has happened to Yun Yun?"
Chapter 1286: Fortune
A beautiful figure was seated on a chair in a somewhat restrained manner within the hall. The lady was wearing a pale-green clothes. Her lovely body with alluring curves appeared extremely enchanting while being wrapped under her clothes. However, that pretty face appeared a little haggard when compared to the past. Those beautiful eyes of hers would repeatedly sweep outside of the hall when she picked up a teacup.
"Creak."
While she was sitting uneasily, the tightly shut door of the hall was slowly pushed opened. Immediately, a familiar young figure slowly walked in.
Nalan Yanran"s pretty eyes watched the young man, who had pushed open the door and entered. A complicated emotion flashed across her eyes. She had naturally heard about the matters regarding Xiao Yan in the Central Plains during these years. No one could expect that the latter would actually be able to do extremely well for himself within this Central Plains that was filled with many experts after they separated at the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool back then.
Although her heart possessed some unknown bitterness, Nalan Yanran quickly suppressed it. The current her was also no longer that sentimental girl from back then. She was clearly aware of just how big of a gap she had with Xiao Yan now. All the various arrogance of hers in the past was completely useless in front of this man.
"Are you well? You had already left when I came out from the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool back then…" Xiao Yan walked into the hall. He looked at the haggard face before sighing in his heart and softly asked.
"Aye, I had something to do back then. Therefore, I was unable to stay."
Nalan Yanran nodded. For some unknown reason, her heart actually felt a little anxious when she spoke with Xiao Yan. This kind of anxious likely originated from their current status and strength. The matter of a Ban Sheng appearing in the Falling Star Pavilion had already spread wildly in the Central Plains. Although an expert of this level was extremely distant to Nalan Yanran, she still understood the meaning of this level.
Even if one did not mention that the Ban Sheng was Xiao Yan"s teacher, just Xiao Yan"s current strength alone was sufficient for he, who had relied on the strength from the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool to luckily breakthrough to the Dou Zong cla.s.s, to look up to.
"I think that something has happened for you to come to the Falling Star Pavilion to look for me this time around, no?" Xiao Yan"s heart had some kind of unknown feeling when he saw Nalan Yanran"s somewhat uneasy manner. This lady in front of him should originally… be the woman who would accompany him for his entire life. However, they had ended up nearly becoming strangers.
Nalan Yanran"s hand was tightened when she heard this. She hesitated for a moment before speaking, "I… I wish to ask you to help teacher."
"As expected…"
Xiao Yan"s heart also beat slightly when he heard these words. His gaze was focused as he softly said, "Speak clearly…"
That woman, who was once the most n.o.ble person in the Jia Ma Empire and was the first to have a fascinating ambiguous relations.h.i.+p with him, ultimately possessed quite a great amount of weight in Xiao Yan"s heart. Back then, he was enemies with the Misty Cloud Sect. Being the chief of the Misty Cloud Sect, she was caught between the two of them. That pain from having to choose was something that only she was clearly aware of. After which, Xiao Yan had returned and destroyed the sect, which had groomed her. Originally, she ought to hate Xiao Yan. In the end, however, she chose to go far away and leave the empire that gave her bitter memories.
Following his current maturity, Xiao Yan, who had lost the vigor from back then, had also gradually understand some of the pain she had felt. There was a vague heartache and apology in his heart. She had never appeared during these years. Although Xiao Yan understood that she, who was in the Central Plains, had definitely heard some rumours about him, she had never come to find him…
This seemingly strong woman, who had a weak heart, appeared to be only able to use this method to escape from the pain that was hidden deep within her heart.
"I have acted on my own and come… originally, teacher does not allow me to come and look for you." Nalan Yanran laughed bitterly.
Xiao Yan nodded slightly. He was not surprised about this. Given Yun Yun"s character, even if she really ended up meeting any trouble that she could not settle, it was likely that she would not come and look for him. This woman was stubborn to the point it gave one a heartache.
"I should have told you the last time. Soon after teacher and I have arrived at the Central Plains, we ended up joining the Flower Sect…" Nalan Yanran slowly explained. "This sect is a little unique. It only accepts females. Moreover, it does not possess a strong aggression like the other factions. If one was to describe it, it was just hermit sect."
Xiao Yan greatly agreed with this point. Compared with the Profound Sky Sect, which was one of the two sects, the Flower Sect did indeed keep a much lower profile.
"We have joined this sect only because teacher like the atmosphere there. Therefore, she took a guest Elder position. Teacher and I stayed there for a prolonged period… originally, if no accident occurred, someone like teacher and I would not stir much ripple within the Flower Sect. After all, with our strength, we can only be considered average within the Flower Sect."
A bitter smile also surfaced on Nalan Yanran"s face when she spoke until this point. She continued, "This situation had likely started on the second year after teacher and I joined the Flower Sect. At that time, teacher and I found a mountain within the territory of the Flower Sect to stay. Normally, no one came to visit us. Originally, the both of us also thought that the two of us were the only ones on the mountain. However, who could expect that teacher would find a cave when she was randomly roaming around. There was an old woman with crippled legs within the cave."
Some fluctuations also rose within Xiao Yan"s eyes when he heard this.
"The temperament of this old woman was tricky and strange. She directly use her hand to strike teacher and sent her flying after discovering her. Teacher had suffered some injuries because of this. However, she was not only not angry but had even delivered food to that old woman everyday… this delivery lasted for two years. After two years, that old woman was finally willing to leave the cave. She stayed together with us for a year."
Xiao Yan laughed bitterly and shook his head when he heard this. Delivering food for two years. To think that Yun Yun had actually managed to think about it. Just how kind must a person be in order to do this…"
"After that old woman had lived with us for one year, her temper became much better. At that time, we were finally aware that she calls herself Granny Hua. However, we were uncertain of just what she does. Moreover, we did not discover that she was an expert…" Nalan Yanran sighed. "However, this old granny did not seem to be able to live for long. She had reached the end of her life after having lived with us for a year. However, when she was about to reach her limit, she used a strange technique without explaining anything to seal all of her Dou Qi within teacher"s body. Moreover, she even gave teacher a jade tablet and asked her to become the chief of the Flower Sect…"
Nalan Yanran raised her head to look at Xiao Yan, who had opened his mouth, when she spoke until this point. She laughed bitterly, "Do you find it bizarre? We also felt that it was incredulous at that time. Teacher had personally examined this Granny Hua when rescuing her. There was not the least bit of Dou Qi within the latter"s body. However, from the performance of Granny Hua on her last day, she was obviously an extremely powerful person, whose strength is at the peak of the Dou Zun cla.s.s."
Xiao Yan"s mouth moved. By randomly finding a place to stay, one actually ended up with such a lucky encounter. What was called fortune? This was fortune. Compared to this, Xiao Yan, who had trained bitterly, could just find a rock and knock himself to death.
"Teacher was quite helpless in the face of this kind of sudden situation. However, she was not interested in being the whatever chief of the Flower Sect. Therefore, after having buried Granny Hua, she continued to stay at that place. Who could have expected that the acting chief of the Flower Sect would actually suddenly appear half a year ago and ask teacher to hand over the chief"s jade tablet. Teacher did not wish to be meddlesome. Therefore, she handed the jade tablet over after some thought. In the end, that woman had come looking for us soon after obtaining the jade tablet. This time around, she wants the Dou Qi of Granny Hua that was sealed within teacher"s body." A fury surfaced on Nalan Yanran"s face when she spoke until this point. Clearly, she was extremely furious towards this woman who wanted a foot when given an inch.
"What strength does this chief of the Flower Sect has?" Xiao Yan asked.
"She is only the acting chief. However, she also possess the strength of a four star Dou Zun. However, the one who is troublesome to deal with is not her. Instead, it is her male companion… Yaohua Liangjun. This person possess the strength of a six star Dou Zun." Nalan Yanran helplessly said.
"A six star Dou Zun huh…" Xiao Yan"s finger gently tapped on the table. The Flower Sect was indeed worthy of being one of the two sects. A six star Dou Zun could be considered quite great even in the entire Central Plains.
"Yun Yun has obtained the inheritance of that Granny Hua but she is no match for the two?" Xiao Yan spoke with some surprise.
"How can teacher refine that enormous amount of Dou Qi within a short period of time?" Nalan Yanran laughed bitterly and said. :Currently, that seal has already merged into teacher"s body. If one takes it out, it will definitely take teacher"s life. That evil woman clearly intends to take teacher’s life."
"Fortunately, it seemed that Granny Hua has arranged something when she was still alive. Hence, quite a number of Elders are standing on teacher"s side. Hence, that woman don"t dare to forcefully s.n.a.t.c.h it. However, she had already issued a bet and wish to have a match with teacher…"
"It should originally be considered fair if it it is a match. However, the Flower Sect possess a kind of strange rule. The rule is that a man and woman can fight an opponent together. In order words, that woman can fight together with Yaohua Liangjun…" Nalan Yanran laughed bitterly.
"Fight together?" Xiao Yan knitted his brows slightly when she heard this. A four star Dou Zun and a six star Dou Zun. This was really bullying.
"Teacher has already agreed to this match. I think that she had become irritated from being constantly pestered…"
"Does she not have a brain?" Xiao Yan involuntarily cried out furiously. Was this not delivering oneself to die?
Nalan Yanran sighed softly. Her pretty eyes looked at the young man in front, whose face contained a trace of anger. She said, "Therefore, I can only secretly come and look for you. If you do not intervene, teacher will likely end up dying this time… therefore, please help teacher, alright?"
Xiao Yan slowly sighed when he heard Nalan Yanran"s weak voice that was pleading. He asked in a deep voice, "How long more is there until the match?"
"Half a month…"
Chapter 1287: Hurrying to the Flower Sect
"Half a month huh…"
Xiao Yan knitted his brows slightly when he heard this. It was likely that it would take over ten days for one to hurry from this place to the Flower Sect. From the looks of it, it seemed that he was a little pressed for time.
"Is that sect chief the only one in the Flower Sect who oppose Yun Yun? What about the other experts? The Flower Sect can be considered a big faction with a long inheritance. The sect definitely possess quite a strong foundation. If the entire Flower Sect cannot accept Yun Yun, it is likely that the other party will not take it lying down even if this trouble is settled unless one leave this sect."
"The Flower Sect does indeed possess quite a strong foundation. However, most of the true experts from the older generations spend their time in continuous retreat. If these older generations experts are still in the sect, that woman would not be the one becoming the acting sect chief. As for the other Elders, most of them are loyal to Granny Hua. They will naturally not have any objections to Granny Hua testaments. The only problem is that woman…" Nalan Yanran explained.
"This is the case huh…" Xiao Yan nodded slightly. His expression warmed a little. If that woman is the only one who oppose, it would be easily to resolve the matter.
"Just go if you wish to…"
An elderly voice was suddenly transmitted over when Xiao Yan was in deep thought. Yao Lao"s figure had appeared on a chair beside him at some unknown time and spoke smilingly towards him.
"Teacher?"
Xiao Yan was startled when he saw this. Immediately, he nodded. This matter was related to Yun Yun. He would naturally be unable to shrink for it. Regardless of what the case was, he must make a trip to this Flower Sect.
Nalan Yanran by the side became restrained when she saw Yao Lao. The current her was already aware of the reputation and status that Yao Lao possessed in the Central Plains. It was only natural for her to feel a little uneasy in front of such a big shot.
"Ugh, it is unexpected that even that old woman Hua Yu has reached her limit…" Yao Lao glanced at Nalan Yanran before sighing quietly and said.
Xiao Yan was startled upon hearing Yao Lao"s sigh. Immediately, he understood that this so called old woman Hua Yu was the mysterious Granny Hua that Nalan Yanran spoke of. Immediately, he asked in a surprised manner, "Does teacher know her?"
"This old woman became famous on the Central Plains much earlier than me. She could also be considered an extremely exciting and great person. Back then, I had the opportunity to meet her a couple of times. She is haughty and possess many opponents. As for her crippled legs, it should be something that have happened after my incident. It is likely that she has suffered an extremely serious injury. Otherwise, her end would not come so quickly…" Yao Lao nodded. Immediately, he smilingly said, "However, that Yun Yun is also considered quite fortunate. She is actually able to obtain the inheritance from this old woman. This old woman has never accepted any disciples all her life. Her character is eccentric and does not trust anyone easily. However, that Yun Yun is able to obtain her trust. It must be said that she is a determined and blessed person."
"The Flower Sect possess many experts. That acting chief is not a cause for concern. With your current strength, it is not difficult to deal with her. The one who is a little more troublesome to deal with his her male companion Yaohua Liangjun. However, I think that you should be able to deal with it…" Yao Lao smiled. He flicked his finger and a cream white jade tablet flew towards Xiao Yan. "This is a spatial jade tablet that I have created. Should you meet with a situation that you cannot handle, you can shatter it. I will hurry over as fast as I can. Some of those old fellows from the Flower Sect owns me a favor from back then. Once you say my name, it is likely that they will not make things difficult for you."
Xiao Yan immediately sensed the vast and mighty spatial strength within the jade tablet when he received it. A surprise flashed across his eyes as he nodded towards Yao Lao.
"Qing Lin and I shall head over this time around. Tian Huo zun-zhe and Little Fairy Doctor are all undertaking a retreat and training. It is not nice to disturb them…" Xiao Yan hesitated before speaking. In any case, with his current strength, he would be able to successfully escape even when meeting a seven star Dou Zun expert. Moreover, Qing Lin might only possess the strength of a one star Dou Zun but after summoning the Ancient Heaven Serpent spirit, she possess a great strength that could fight against a six star elite Dou Zun.
"Aye. it is better for Tian Huo zun-zhe to remain here. I am thinking of a way to allow him to regain his peak strength. Although you have helped Little Fairy Doctor refine a poison pill, her the true strength of Little Fairy Doctor"s Woeful Poison Body has also yet to be completely unleashed. I will aid her during this period of them. The next time you return, it is likely that you will see the strength of these two soaring…" Yao Lao smilingly said.
"That is good." Xiao Yan also spoke joyously. With Yao Lao acting personally, it should not be difficult for Tian Huo zun-zhe to regain his peak strength. On the matter of how to unleash most of the Woeful Poison Body"s strength, Xiao Yan would naturally be unable to compare with the incredibly experienced Yao Lao.
"If it is possible, help Yun Yun become the chief of the Flower Sect during this trip of yours there. The Flower Sect is extremely powerful. If she is able to become the chief, the Falling Star Pavilion will also gain another reliable ally."
Xiao Yan"s voice had just sounded when a weak ant like voice suddenly sounded beside his ear. His eyes were lifted, only to see Yao Lao moving his lips. Immediately, he nodded with a bitter smile. Ever since the Misty Cloud Sect was forcefully disband by him back then, Yun Yun had been resistant towards something like being the chief of a sect. Who could tell whether she will be willing to become the chief of the Flower Sect.
"Ugh, all of you should also get moving. There is not much time left…"
After seeing Xiao Yan nodding Yao Lao smiled, waved his hand and said.
"Understood."
Xiao Yan nodded. He turned around and walked out of the hall. Nalan Yanran behind bowed respectfully to Yao Lao before hurriedly followed.
After leaving the hall, Xiao Yan looked for Qing Lin. Subsequently, he ceased remaining any longer as he got Nalan Yanran to lead the way. The three of them hurried to the Flower Sect without stopping.
The Flower Sect was located towards the western region of the Central Plains. There was quite a distance between it and the Falling Star Pavilion. Even with the speed of Xiao Yan trio, it was likely that they would need over ten days to reach it. Fortunately, Qing Lin had summoned an expert from the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python tribe after having left the Falling Star Pavilion. Finally, she ordered him to transform into his actual body. The three of them rode on it. Only then did they avoid the bitterness from rus.h.i.+ng about.
An enormous black body shuttled through the clouds in the distant sky. When the enormous body twitched, a wave of low and deep rus.h.i.+ng wind sound would appear.
Xiao Yan sat on the back of the snake. Although the body of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python was covered with icy cold slippery scales, his body did not even move a little. Wild wind rushed past his ear but his hair did not even make the slightest movement.
At this moment, Xiao Yan had his eyes tightly shut. His mind had sunk deep into his brows. The Bone Chilling Flame was slowly emitting an unusual temperature at that spot. It was different from the other flames. This kind of flame would give one an extremely icy cold feeling. However, within this icy chillness hid a wild and violent hot energy. These two opposing energy merged perfectly together, causing one to involuntarily praise the mysteriousness of this world.
Xiao Yan"s brows was where his Spiritual Strength lingered. However, it was fortunate that Xiao Yan had already planted a spiritual imprint into the current Bone Chilling Flame. Hence, the mysterious temperature did not bring about any discomfort to Xiao Yan"s soul. Instead, it caused his spiritual fluctuation to become increasingly lively.
The Bone Chilling Flame burned fiercely. That white fire seal between Xiao Yan"s brows was also emitting a slight light. At this moment, he was continuously and slowly merging his Spiritual Strength into the Bone Chilling Flame. This Heavenly Flame had been refined by Yao Lao for many years. Even though Yao Lao had already removed his spiritual imprint, the flame still had some vague resistance towards other souls. What Xiao Yan needed to do was to gradually allow the Bone Chilling Flame to get use to him, his new owner and resolve the resistance.
Originally, this should be a process that exhaust a great amount of time. However, one the first attempt by Xiao Yan to strengthen the familiarity between the two, he suddenly discovered that the Bone Chilling Flame"s acceptance towards him had far exceeded his expectation. On top of causing him to be surprised, it also gave him great joy.
Xiao Yan only needed to think for a moment before understanding this kind of transformation. When Yao Lao was captured back then, he had sealed the Bone Chilling Flame within Xiao Yan"s body. The latter had also gained control over it. After being together for all these years, Xiao Yan could actually also be considered the second owner of the Bone Chilling Flame. Currently this second owner was advancing to become the main owner. The familiarity between the two would naturally soar swiftly. According to this speed, Xiao Yan guessed that he would be able to use the Flame Mantra to refine the Bone Chilling Flame very soon. This kind of speed… perhaps even Yao Lao would not have expected it.
During the subsequent journey, Xiao Yan would basically focus his mind and allow his soul to merge with the Bone Chilling Flame. Under this endurance and hard work of his, the resistance within the Bone Chilling Flame swiftly became weaker with each day.
Xiao Yan shut his eyes and sunk his mind into his body on the enormous snake back. Even his breathing had become much weaker. The fire seal between his brows slowly emitted a faint glow while he breath.
Nalan Yanran and Qing Lin by the side turned their eyes away after glancing at this situation of his. They had basically already gotten used to this act of Xiao Yan during this period of time.
"Puff!"
When these two people turned their eyes away, Xiao Yan"s tightly shut eyes trembled slightly. The fire seal between his brows suddenly emitted a glaring fire glow. In the next instant, the fire seal appeared to have been revived. It slowly wiggled and actually seeped into Xiao Yan"s skin. Finally, it disappeared.
This sudden unexpected change had also caused Nalan Yanran and Qing Lin to be startled. Before they could speak, Xiao Yan"s tightly shut eyes were slowly opened. His dark black eyes currently had a dense white flame burning within it!
At this moment, the resistance within the Bone Chilling Flame had actually been completely refined and removed by Xiao Yan!