Chapter 1061: Hidden Skill
When the disciples from the Burning Flame Valley in the empty ground saw Xiao Yan rub away the trace of blood from the corner of his mouth, continue to stand as straight as a spear, and emit a sharp aura as he did so, all of them became speechless. None of them had expected Xiao Yan to endure Wu Chen"s fierce attack…
"Five exchanges has pa.s.sed…"
On the stairs, Tang Zhen exhaled a gentle breath as he slowly announced. At this moment, his eyes also contained a faint surprise when they looked at Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan being able to last for five exchanges in Wu Chen"s hands without falling had caused him to feel a little surprise. After all, he understood Wu Chen quite well. An eight star Dou Zong was definitely considered a top tier expert across the Central Plains region!
Tang Huo Er by the side also gently nodded. Her eyes contained a curious glint as they stared at Xiao Yan. This young man, who was of similar age to her, seemed to always surprise others.
Wu Chen"s body also gently drifted down from the sky. His foot violently stomped on the ground as a majestic force surged out. Immediately, the hard stone floor under his foot shattered into a cl.u.s.ter of powder.
After gently waving his sleeves, Wu Chen narrowed his eyes, and he looked at Xiao Yan a short distance away. He commented in a faint voice, "It is not a bad Dou Skill, and it is very strong. However, the gap between our strengths is too large. It is likely that even I would not dare to easily receive this strike."
Xiao Yan"s heart let out a cold laugh in the face of Wu Chen"s words. The solemness on his face became denser. Regardless of how much he disliked Wu Chen, he was an eight star Dou Zong. If Xiao Yan did not seriously threaten him, it was likely that he would have difficulty enduring for ten exchanges. Moreover, he was unable to use the Skyfire Three Mysterious Change in this place. Otherwise, it might end up being something that Wu Chen and the others could use against him. At that time, it was likely that whatever he said would be useless.
"This old fellow"s Sky Shattering Stone Steps has an extremely fierce explosive force. However, it is fortunately not as agile as the Three Thousand Lightning Movement. There are still five exchanges left. It looks like I must go all out…"
Xiao Yan"s expression became more solemn. A majestic, jade-green Dou Qi filled his entire body. This Dou Qi was like a flame as it wrapped around him. Wave after wave of dense heat was repeatedly emitted from the Dou Qi.
"However, if you only possess these skills, it is likely that you will not be able to endure the remaining five exchanges…" Wu Chen smiled. A gloating expression, that was difficult to hide, was present in his eyes. He clenched both of his hands and a fire light lingered over it. His warhammer like large hands were clenched and the surrounding s.p.a.ce formed a slight distortion.
Wu Chen"s voice had just sounded when his feet once again violently stormed forward. The stone floor under his feet blasted apart. His body emitted a "swoosh" sound and a deep sonic boom. In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Xiao Yan, who was a hundred meters away.
The red figure flashed within the dark-black eyes of Xiao Yan. His face changed slightly, and the Three Thousand Lightning Movement was used in reflex. His body also hurriedly withdrew a couple of steps in the process.
Rip!
A red figure suddenly arrived just as Xiao Yan was pulling back. The figure grabbed onto Xiao Yan"s clothes as a fiery-red glow swept forth, tearing his clothes and causing a trace of blood to appear.
Xiao Yan"s body rushed back. His expression was as deep as water while he glanced at the naked hand of Wu Chen. There were five bright-red blood traces there. The five blood scars had just appeared when they were covered by a seared-black color. Clearly, Xiao Yan was wounded by Wu Chen"s Pure Yang Cotton Hand.
"Your reflexes are not bad. However, you will not be so lucky next time!"
Wu Chen randomly tossed aside the cloth fragment. He glanced at Xiao Yan, who was swiftly withdrawing, and laughed.
Xiao Yan"s expression was a little gloomy. There was indeed too much of a gap between an eight star Dou Zong and a one star Dou Zong. If he had not relied on the effect of the Three Thousand Lightning Movement, it was likely that Xiao Yan would have already been injured by Wu Chen. Nevertheless, it was much better when compared with the situation of being only able to flee for his life when he met Fei Tian back then. At the very least, Xiao Yan was still able to retaliate a little even though he appeared a little miserable.
"If this continues, it is likely that I will really have difficulty enduring without using the Angry Buddha Lotus Flame…" A glint swiftly flashed through Xiao Yan"s eyes while his body swiftly pulled back.
"This time around, I shall completely end this…"
Wu Chen"s eyes calmly watched Xiao Yan as he swiftly pulled back. Wu Chen"s foot was once again lifted before it suddenly descended!
Xiao Yan"s swiftly withdrawing figure suddenly came to a halt when Wu Chen"s foot had just landed. His foot also violently stomped on the ground. The powerful strength shattered the hard stone floor into powder. He swung his sleeves and the powder formed dust as it spread apart, causing one"s sight to become extremely blur.
The dust that spread apart did not cause Wu Chen to pause. He coldly let out a "simple trick" laugh before his body let out a swish sound as it rushed forward!
Wu Chen figure was rus.h.i.+ng forward and was just about to charge into the permeating dust when a figure sprang out from within it. After which, a silver glow flickered and it hurriedly fled.
"You wish to escape?"
Although that figure was extremely fast, it was still immediately discovered by Wu Chen. After a moment of surprise, a cold laugh was emitted. Wu Chen"s body suddenly turned and appeared in front of the figure within a breath"s time. After which, the large hand that contained a fiery light viciously slammed into Xiao Yan"s back!
This palm was firmly slammed into the figure. Its vast and mighty force sent Xiao Yan flying. Immediately, that figure fell onto the ground a hundred meters away amid numerous cries of surprise. The hard ground cracked apart and numerous arm-thick cracks appeared.
Quite a number of Burning Flame Valley Elders had a slight change in their expressions as they stood on the stairs. Tang Huo Er covered her small mouth. She did not expect Xiao Yan to reveal such a large opening to Wu Chen…
Xiao Yan"s body, which had landed on the ground, staggered up. However, Wu Chen merely frowned. His body moved and appeared beside him. After which, he grabbed Xiao Yan"s neck and slowly lifted him up. Immediately, a faint voice was emitted, "Admit defeat. If the old me wanted to kill you, you would have already lost your life…"
Xiao Yan feet landed on the ground after his neck was grabbed by Wu Chen. His pale-white face, however, revealed a strange smile as he said in a hoa.r.s.e voice, "Nine exchanges…"
Wu Chen was startled when he heard these words from Xiao Yan. Before he could recover, Xiao Yan, whose neck had been grabbed by him, immediately let out a "bang" and exploded. After which, he suddenly disappeared…
The sudden scene caused most of the people present to feel stunned. Even Wu Chen, who was involved, was startled for a moment. After which, he suddenly reacted to the situation. His eyes immediately landed on the spot covered by dust…
At this moment, the dust had gradually become thinner. A vague figure slowly walked out of it. Immediately, that familiar face that wore a smile appeared in front of everyone"s eyes.
"Spiritual Avatar?"
Wu Chen"s expression gradually turned gloomy. A moment later, he finally spat out two words from between his teeth.
Xiao Yan involuntarily smiled when he saw Wu Chen"s gloomy face. This old fellow had been tricked by him. That old man had caught the Spiritual Avatar and had such fun beating it up…
Tang Zhen slowly nodded on the stairs. His eyes contained some admiration. Xiao Yan was able to use this tactic to divert Wu Chen away. If that Spiritual Avatar was a little stronger, it was likely that Xiao Yan would have been able to muddle through these ten exchanges.
Tang Huo Er by the side also sighed in relief. She immediately curled her mouth and laughed, "This Xiao Yan is really cunning…"
Wu Chen was looking at the smiling Xiao Yan with a gloomy expression within the battleground. A moment later, he inhaled a deep breath of air and said, "The old me has indeed underestimated you. However, you need not be so happy. There is still one last exchange. This time around, the old me will definitely not hold back!"
A ruthless expression flashed across Wu Chen"s eyes when his words sounded. Clearly, he had lost a great amount of face from having come close to a loss by Xiao Yan"s hands this time around.
The bright-red glow was just like a flame at this moment as it repeatedly surged out of Wu Chen"s body. In the end, even his white hair turned into a fiery-red color. Looking from a distance, he appeared just like a fire G.o.d descending. He was filled with a frightening might.
The expressions of Tang Zhen and the others on the stairs slightly changed when they saw this aura. All of them were aware that this time was going to be the start of a serious fight. However, it was really a little too much of a bully"s move to use such a powerful Dou Skill against someone from the younger generation…
"This old fellow is really becoming shameless these days!" Tang Zhen slowly said. The anger within his voice was something that everyone present was aware of. This Valley Chief of the Burning Flame Valley was indeed furious this time around.
The second Elder by the side opened his mouth, but could only shut it again in the face of the frightening pressure that spread around Tang Zhen. He too did not expect Wu Chen would be forced by Xiao Yan to act like this.
Wu Chen did not sense the fury of Tang Zhen. At this moment, his heart was similarly filled with anger. He had suffered a loss in Xiao Yan"s hands despite his strength. This was something that he had difficulty accepting. Moreover, this had occurred in front of so many people…
The surrounding natural energy around Wu Chen had become wild, violent under influence of his majestic, mighty fire Dou Qi. An instant later, numerous arm-sized cracks began to spread under his feet in all directions with his feet being the center. Soon after, his toes suddenly pressed down!
"Bang!"
A loud and clear sound appeared. Wu Chen"s body transformed into a fiery light that shot out in a lightning-like manner. Within a breath"s time, he appeared above Xiao Yan"s head. His old face vaguely possessed a savage expression.
"Dominating Fire Demon Palm!"
The enormous hand was covered by a glaring-red glow. After which, it was accompanied by a frightening momentum as it smashed furiously toward Xiao Yan below!
Xiao Yan raised his head. His looked at the fiery-red color that filled his eyes. A cold smile also slowly rose on his face. He raised his hand and his sleeves fell. After which… a beautiful, three-colored fire lotus appeared in front of everyone"s eyes.
Tang Zhen"s expression instantly changed the moment the three-colored fire lotus appeared!
Chapter 1062: Succeed
The three-colored fire lotus rotated over Xiao Yan"s palm. Each time it rotated, the surrounding s.p.a.ce would form numerous dark-black spatial lines that caused one"s heart to feel a chill.
The appearance of the fire lotus allowed everyone to clearly sense the natural energy suddenly become fierce and untamed. Moreover, the temperature was also swiftly rising…
This unusual phenomenon resulted in the expressions of everyone changing. Even Tang Zhen revealed a shocked expression in his eyes. That strange three-colored fire lotus seemed to hide a terrifying destructive power. Moreover, this kind of strength was something that he felt somewhat familiar with…
"This is… the Heavenly Flame"s strength?"
Tang Zhen"s eyes shrank as he thought within his heart!
Among those who experienced a change in their expressions because of the appearance of the fire lotus included the person involved in the battle, Wu Chen. Due to his close proximity, he was the one who had the deepest understanding of the destructive strength contained within the fire lotus. In the face of the exquisite, three-colored fire lotus, the third Elder of the Burning Flame Valley finally revealed a look of disbelief for the first time. He would have never imagined that Xiao Yan, a one star Dou Zong, would be able to unleash this frightening strength, even he was terrified of, even if he had broken his head in the process.
"How is this possible?"
A glow swiftly flashed across Wu Chen"s eyes. A moment later, he suddenly clenched his teeth and a ruthless expression appeared in his eyes. Although Xiao Yan"s fire lotus was frightening, his Dominating Fire Demon Palm was also not ordinary. No one knew just who would be defeated in the other party"s hands!
Wu Chen, this old demon, who had become experienced with age, was not only not shaken by the fire lotus but had instead formed a greater fighting intent at this moment. This was because he clearly understood that he might still win if he advanced, but if he were to withdraw, he would definitely lose!
Regardless of whether the ten exchanges had reached, any carelessness on his part would result in him becoming extremely miserable because of this beautiful, three-colored fire lotus.
The ruthlessness in Wu Chen"s eyes became even more intense while this thought flashed through his heart. The majestic Dou Qi in his body whizzed as the red glow surged on his enormous hand. There was a vague mysterious fire-red seal that was vaguely present on his palm. A glaring glow caused quite a number of people around him to hurriedly shut their eyes.
"Dominating Fire Demon Palm, Fire Demon Encasing World!"
The aura within Wu Chen"s body surged with the loud cry. His hand swelled in a lightning-like manner. In an instant, it had swelled to ten feet in size. Looking from a distance, he appeared just like a lamp that was emitting a strong glow.
After this cry sounded, the mysterious red seal in Wu Chen"s palm also swelled. The wild, violent energy contained within it also increased!
"Third Elder has used the strongest Fire Demon Seal in the Dominating Fire Demon Palm…"
Numerous surprised cries sounded from the empty ground as they looked at Wu Chen"s hand, which had swelled. No one expected that this test, which would only last for ten exchanges, would end up become this life and death face off. They were all clearly aware that the current Wu Chen had already used all of his eight star Dou Zong"s strength. Moreover, the key person who caused this was a young one star Dou Zong. This scene caused quite a number of people to feel ridiculous. The gap between a one star and eight star Dou Zong was not something that an ordinary item could measure…
Xiao Yan"s expression did not change as the fiery-red glow soared above his head. He really disliked Wu Chen. He seemed really intent on not giving him any chances during this ten exchange test. Even if he had to use most of his strength in this last chance, Wu Chen still did not show any signs of hesitation. All of this was to prevent Xiao Yan from successfully obtaining that Skyfire Three Mysterious Change.
Wu Chen"s attacks were all extremely heavy-handed during these couple of exchanges. If Xiao Yan did not possess any skill, it was likely that his fate would not have been good. This was the ultimate reason why Xiao Yan had hardened his heart and used the three-colored fire lotus!
Since you do not wish to allow me to have an easy time, I shall make you pay the price for it!
A vicious expression flashed across Xiao Yan"s dark-black eyes. His hands were suddenly swung and the three-colored, exquisite fire lotus suddenly shot out!
Wu Chen let out a furious roar the moment the fire lotus shot out, "Dominating Fire Demon Seal!"
The roar had just sounded when the mysterious fire-red seal glow immediately surged. The symbol fell from Wu Chen"s hand at that instant before transforming into a shocking glow. Even s.p.a.ce shook because of its frightening strength as it rushed down in a lightning-like manner!
The glow and the three-colored lotus floated closer together. In a mere instant, the two collided between Wu Chen and Xiao Yan like meteorites. They contained a terrifying strength in front of a countless number of gazes!
The entire place was quiet when the two collided. An innumerable number of expressions on everyone"s faces seemed to have stilled at this moment.
Bang!
This kind of unusual silence lasted for only a breath"s time. After which, an energy storm that frightened even an elite Dou Zong instantly brewed at the spot where the two collided!
"Grug!"
The energy storm had just appeared when the fast rotating energy tail violently swung into Xiao Yan and Wu Hao"s body. Immediately, the two appeared to have received a heavy blow as they spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. Their bodies appeared just like kites with their string cut as they flew backwards. They landed heavily, rubbing and creating a hundred meter long scars on the ground. Only then, did they slowly come to a stop!
After the two were sent flying, the frightening energy storm began to increase in intensity. Flame surged within it. Not only did this cause the temperature of this place to rise, but it also stirred the energy, turning it wild and violent. No one dared to randomly absorb this energy into one"s body at this moment…
The enormous energy storm was over a thousand feet in size. It appeared like a hurricane as it spread across the sky. The fierce, violent pressure that rained down from the storm caused the expressions of those present to involuntarily change.
At this moment, the empty s.p.a.ce outside of the hall had been completely shattered. Wave after wave of energy strikes continuously spread from the storm. Even some of the enormous trees in the distant forest broke after being implicated by the force.
All the Elders of the Burning Flame Valley in front of the large hall, including the second Elder, inhaled a deep breath of cold air. They could sense that if they were to be dragged into the frightening energy storm in the sky, it was likely that they would at least suffer serious injuries even if they did not die…
Tang Zhen"s face was stern. No one had expected things to turned into this state. This was merely just a test, but the things that were created seemed as though one was attempting to destroy the entire Burning Flame Valley.
"If I do not take care of this mess, it is likely that the Burning Flame Valley will be turned into chaos by this thing…"
Tang Zhen could only slowly sigh after being quiet for a moment. He glanced at the second Elder beside him.
The second Elder quivered because of Tang Zhen"s glance. His face was immediately covered with a bitter smile. He knew that the matter today had completely angered Tang Zhen. However, being an Elder, he needed to step forward and take care of these matters. After all, the Skyfire Three Mysterious Change was not an ordinary thing…
Tang Zhen ignored the bitter smile on the second Elder"s face. His foot slowly stepped forward. The s.p.a.ce became distorted and his body appeared to have instantly teleported in front of the enormous energy storm in the sky. His finger gently cut through the empty s.p.a.ce in front of him and an enormous spatial line appeared. After which, his hands were inserted into the spatial line before suddenly pulling it apart!
With this pulling action, a crack, over a hundred feet in size, immediately formed in s.p.a.ce. That crack line contained an endless darkness, which caused one to vaguely feel afraid.
Tearing s.p.a.ce, this soul-stirring ability was likely something that only an ultimate expert at the Dou Zun cla.s.s was able to perform.
"Go!"
Tang Zhen"s hands faced the enormous energy storm from a great distance. He suddenly clenched them. After which, the quickly rotating energy storm gradually came to a stop. Finally, it was violently pushed before being tossed into the dark-black crack line!
The energy storm had just been thrown into the spatial line when it swiftly mended. In an instant, it completely vanished. That frightening energy storm that raged over the place disappeared with it…
The many surrounding disciples from the Burning Flame Valley finally sighed in relief after seeing the frightening thing disappear. They immediately wiped the cold sweat off their faces. If Tang Zhen had not intervened today, it was likely that this place would be turned into ruins.
Tang Zhen exhaled after having finished off the energy storm. He returned his somewhat trembling hands under his sleeves. He had a clear understanding of the Dominating Fire Demon Palm. It was impossible for it to create such a frightening energy storm. In that case, it seemed that the storm this time around was triggered by the mysterious fire lotus…
"This Xiao Yan is indeed not an ordinary person. He is able to get the Heavenly Flame to unleash such might. My Burning Flame Valley has controlled the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame for many years, but we are unable to reach such a stage. This boy… is really extraordinary."
Tang Zhen sighed quietly in his heart. He involuntarily cherished such talent. However, on second thought, Xiao Yan likely already possessed a teacher in order for him to reach such a level. Immediately, disappointment flashed through his eyes.
Tang Zhen"s eyes swept under him as he stood in the sky. After which, they paused on the spot where Xiao Yan and Wu Chen had landed. At this moment, the both of them struggled for a moment before climbing to their feet with much difficulty. They looked at each other from a distance. There was some provocation in their gazes…
"The ten exchanges are over. Wu Chen, you have lost." Tang Zhen slowly descended from the sky and spoke in a faint voice.
The miserable looking Wu Chen was startled when he heard Tang Zhen"s voice. Immediately, he grit his teeth unwillingly. He did not expect that he would lose to a younger generation, a result that was completely unexpected. Although he was not satisfied, his heart involuntarily formed a chill when he recalled the frightening energy storm from earlier. If he had been swept into it, it was likely that he would, at the very least, end up seriously injured.
Xiao Yan wiped the trace of blood off of the corner of his mouth. His expression vaguely contained a paleness. However, there was an even greater heat to it. Back then, the three-colored fire lotus was unable to do anything to an eight star Dou Zong. Now, however, it was already strong enough to do some damage. In other words, he had another method to deal with an expert of this level in the future…
Tang Zhen"s eyes slid to Xiao Yan. He smiled slightly and his voice had become a little friendlier.
"Since Wu Chen has already lost, according to the rules, the Skyfire Three Mysterious Change should belong to you… congratulations."
Chapter 1063: Inheriting the Secret Technique
Xiao Yan sighed in relief within his heart after hearing Tang Zhen"s words. A joy that was difficult to hide surfaced on his face. He cupped his hands to him and solemnly said, "Thank you Valley Chief Tang!"
Tang Zhen waved his hand and replied, "You have relied on your own ability. The old me has provided very little help this time around." The ten exchange test this time around was something that Xiao Yan had relied on his own abilities to pa.s.s. Honestly, he had provided very little help.
"Valley Chief Tang is too courteous. If not for you, it is likely that this test would not have even existed." Xiao Yan grinned. He had quite a good impression of Tang Zhen. This person possessed an unfathomable strength, but he did not carry the aloofness that an elite Dou Zun possessed. He could be considered much more approachable compared to Lei Zun-zhe from the Wind Lightning Pavilion.
Tang Zhen smiled, but did not argue with Xiao Yan on this topic. He turned his head and looked to the second Elder in front of the hall. With an indifferent voice, he asked, "Second Elder, Xiao Yan can be considered to have successfully pa.s.sed this test. Do you have anything else you wish to say regarding this?"
The second Elder let out a bitter laugh after hearing this. He immediately sighed and nodded. "Since Xiao Yan has pa.s.sed the test according to the agreement, the old me will naturally no longer say anything. We will listen to Valley Chief decision."
Tang Zhen"s face became a little warmer after seeing that this second Elder did not say anything else. His eyes looked once around him as he commanded, "Everyone should disperse."
The many Burning Flame Valley"s disciples around hurriedly acknowledged him after hearing Tang Zhen speak. After which, they withdrew the strange gazes that were being shot onto Xiao Yan"s body. All of them slowly left while chatting with one another. Numerous exclamations were vaguely transmitted over from a great distance when they did so. Clearly, Xiao Yan"s performance today had given them a great shock.
Wu Zhen stood in the messy empty ground. His expression was a little volatile. A moment later, he could only swing his sleeves unwillingly, give Xiao Yan a vicious stare, and cease being involved in this matter.
Tang Zhen"s eyes landed on Xiao Yan after seeing that there was no objection. He smiled and said, "Follow me…" He turned around and led the way into the deep regions of the valley after instructing him. Tang Huo Er quickly followed. Behind them, Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment before hurriedly catching up.
"The Skyfire Three Mysterious Change is a top tier Secret Technique of the Burning Flame Valley. Hence, it is usually stored in the Dou Technique Hall within the valley…" Tang Huo Er and Xiao Yan followed behind Tang Zhen. She informed Xiao Yan with a smile as they walked.
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded to Tang Huo Er.
"Hee, Xiao Yan, just what Dou Technique cla.s.s does the fire lotus that you used earlier belong to? Why is it that its strength is so terrifying?" Tang Huo Er was a little impatient after seeing that Xiao Yan did not wish to say more. She dawdled for a moment before finally inquiring.
Tang Zhen, who was walking in front, also listened in when Tang Huo Er"s question was asked.
Xiao Yan smiled. He casually replied, "That fire lotus is something that I created using the Heavenly Flame. Therefore, it is quite strong. However, this thing is too exhausting to use…"
The Angry Buddha Lotus Flame was Xiao Yan"s trump card. Back then, he had relied on his hot-blooded head and some luck to create this Angry Buddha Lotus Flame. After so many years of perfection, the strength of the Angry Buddha Lotus Flame had undoubtedly become more impressive. Moreover, the effects that it achieved were things that no other Dou Techniques Xiao Yan practiced could match.
Hence, Xiao Yan did not wish to reveal too much about it to an outsider. Even though he had a good impression about Tang Huo Er and Tang Zhen, the matter of the Angry Buddha Lotus Flame had too many implications. Therefore, it was impossible for him to easily reveal it to another.
Tang Huo Er might be a little dissatisfied with Xiao Yan"s reply, but she was not a fool. Immediately, she ceased asking more questions. After letting out a lovely laughter, she changed the conversation topic.
Xiao Yan chatted with Tang Huo Er during the journey. The rock fragment path had shortened as they talked. Xiao Yan raised his head when he sensed Tang Zhen in front suddenly come to a stop. At this moment, there was a building in the lush green forest at the end of this rock fragment path. There were three large words vaguely visible on the building, Dou Technique Hall.
"This place is our Burning Flame Valley Dou Technique Hall. Usually, people are forbidden from entering it…" Tang Huo Er explained to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan slightly tilted his head. His eyes swept over the forest around without anyone noticing. He could vaguely sense that this place possessed a concealed aura. Clearly, they should be the guards of the Dou Technique Hall…
"Follow me. The Skyfire Three Mysterious Change is a top tier Secret Technique of my Burning Flame Valley. Therefore, only at this place will one obtain the most perfect inheritance." Tang Zhen waved his hand at Xiao Yan. After which, he walked into that enormous hall. Xiao Yan quickly followed.
Three figures leaped down from the top of the building when Xiao Yan"s group stopped in front of the Dou Technique Hall. After which, they turned into three red-robed Elders who bowed to Tang Zhen.
"Elders, please open the Dou Technique Hall." Tang Zhen waved his hand and faintly requested them.
The three Elders, who were covered by a majestic aura, swept their gazes over Xiao Yan when they heard this. After which, their hands formed numerous mysterious seals at the same time. Many fiery-red glows rushed out of their hands and shot onto the tightly shut door.
The surface of the large door immediately formed tons of intense ripples after the red glows landed on it. Only then did the large hall emit a creaking sound as it slowly opened.
Tang Zhen took the lead and strode in after seeing the door opened. Xiao Yan and Tang Huo Er quickly followed.
The surroundings became a lot dimmer after they entered the hall. Row after row of neatly arranged, tall shelves entered their eyes. The wooden shelves were filled with many scrolls of various colors. However, Tang Zhen did not remain for long in this place. Instead, he walked up the stairs.
This hall had a total of three floors. Xiao Yan"s group climbed to the third story before they came to a stop.
The third story of the Dou Technique hall was not very large in size. At a glance, it appeared quite empty. The four corners of this floor were covered in a dense glow. The s.p.a.ce outside these glows was distorted. Clearly, all the things in this place had an additional special protection added to them.
"Do not randomly touch the things here. Otherwise, there will be some trouble." Tang Zhen reminded Xiao Yan before walking to the middle of this level. There was a red glow lingering there. Tang Zhen"s ten fingers swiftly pressed on the glow and it gradually disappeared. Finally, it revealed a head-sized red-colored crystal ball.
The crystal ball was suspended in midair. It was completely red in color. At a glance, one could see that the crystal was filled with a countless number of mysterious seals which gave it an extremely mysterious appearance.
"This is my Burning Flame Valley"s inheritance crystal. Not only is the complete training method of the Skyfire Three Mysterious Flame within it but also some improvements and experiences of the Burning Flame Valley"s Chief over the generations…" Tang Zhen spoke with a faint smile.
A heated expression immediately surged into Xiao Yan"s eyes when he heard this. This had exceeded his expectations. He originally thought that Tang Zhen would only give him a complete Skyfire Three Mysterious Change scroll. However, he did not expect Tang Zhen to allow him to receive this kind of inheritance of the Secret Technique. Thus, not only would he be able to swiftly comprehend the completed version of the Skyfire Three Mysterious Change, but he would also possess the experience of the predecessors of the Burning Flame Valley over the generations. In the future, he might even be able to rely on his ability to make this Skyfire Three Mysterious Change even stronger…
"Thank you very much!"
Xiao Yan inhaled a breath of air, cupped his hands to Tang Zhen, and spoke in a solemn manner.
"You have saved Huo Er"s life. This can be considered a little reward from the old me. After all, the old me only has this one daughter…" Tang Zhen waved his hand as he said, "Alright, place your soul into it and you will be able to obtain the most complete Skyfire Three Mysterious Change inheritance. However, this place is a forbidden ground of my Burning Flame Valley. Hence, the old me will remain guard here."
Xiao Yan did not have any objections. The Dou Technique Hall was an extremely important place for any faction. Tang Zhen had already done him a great favor by allowing him to enter this place.
Xiao Yan slowly walked forward. He let out a gentle breath and gently placed both of his hands on the fiery-red crystal ball. After which, he gradually shut his eyes. His Spiritual Strength surged from him and was inserted into the crystal ball.
The Spiritual Strength had just entered the crystal ball when Xiao Yan"s body suddenly trembled. A rumbling explosion was emitted within his head. An enormous amount of information continuously surged into Xiao Yan"s head like a tide. This information was so large that Xiao Yan felt his head become a little dazzled despite his ability…
However, Xiao Yan, who had his eyes shut, did not notice the extremely bright-crimson color that was being emitted from the crystal ball the moment his Spiritual Strength entered it. The intensity of the glow caused the entire Dou Technique Hall to vaguely radiate a fiery-red glow.
Tang Zhen and Tang Huo Er, who were beside Xiao Yan, became stunned because of this change. A moment later, they faced one another and inhaled a breath of cool air. This so-called inheritance crystal ball also possessed a kind of testing effect when transferring the Secret Technique. A person with extremely great talent for practicing this Secret Technique would be able to cause the crystal ball to emit a glow. Back then, Tang Huo Er had also caused this change. However, when compared to the glow that Xiao Yan had created, it was just like the difference between a firefly and a bright moon…
"No wonder…"
Tang Huo Er was stunned for a moment before she suddenly muttered. She had just recalled Xiao Yan telling her that he felt that the Skyfire Three Mysterious Change was extremely suitable for him. Back then, she had thought that he had randomly spouted those words. However, looking at it now… this Skyfire Three Mysterious Change did appear like it was tailor-made for him.
The surprised look in Tang Zhen"s eyes also gradually disappeared. A regretful expression replaced it.
"Ugh, if this person was a disciple of my Burning Flame Valley, it is likely that my Burning Flame Valley would have produced another shocking individual like the Burning Flame Ancestor back then…"