Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

"Senior Su, who exactly are you...?"

Xiao Yan's mind was shrouded in a thick fog that he couldn't shake off.

He considered his relationship with that mysterious senior Su to be quite close, even to the point of knowing him inside and out.

But after the incident in the Thunder Realm, he suddenly felt that he had never truly understood this Senior Su.

"The news that the ancestor was trapped in the Sword Emperor's Ruins was revealed to me by Senior Su himself; the clues to the rise of the Dragon-Phoenix Son were also closely related to him."

Xiao Yan frowned deeply, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the Soul-Guiding Jade on his chest.

“Now, even Xun’er’s exact location in the Thunder Realm depends on his guidance through the Soul-Guiding Jade… If it weren’t for that spatial imprint, I’m afraid Xun’er would have been separated from me by life and death long ago.”

Upon closer reflection, compared to his terrifyingly afflicted poisonous body, the ancient man who always appeared as a young man in white robes possessed an unparalleled grasp of intelligence that was truly chilling.

The secrets of the Sword Emperor's ruins and the origins of the Dragon-Phoenix Child are secrets sealed for thousands of years. How did Senior Su learn about them?

He had offered seemingly reasonable explanations at the time, but in retrospect, those explanations seem too coincidental and cannot withstand scrutiny.

What puzzled Xiao Yan the most was where Senior Su got the news about Xun'er.

The battle of the Thunder Realm was extremely chaotic. The beast army was blockaded layer by layer, and even he and his ancestor could only run around like headless flies. Where was Senior Su? How was he able to accurately track Xun'er's whereabouts?
The only explanation is that Senior Su happened to be in the Thunder Realm at that time and witnessed Xun'er's ordeal firsthand, which is why he was able to transmit guidance through the Soul Guiding Jade.

If that's the case, why doesn't he show himself? With his strength, if he were to lend a hand, the outcome of the Thunder Realm War might be completely different.

or……

Xiao Yan sighed softly, no longer wanting to ponder these unsolvable mysteries.

In the end, Senior Su never harmed him; on the contrary, he repeatedly lent a helping hand in times of crisis, and every single one of these acts was an act of kindness.

We can never repay Senior Su's great kindness!
Everyone has their own secrets, and there must be a reason why Senior Su is unwilling to reveal them. There's no need to force yourself to find out; it will only cause unnecessary trouble.

All he needed to know was that the other person was a trustworthy companion in this chaotic world, and that was enough.

"The current situation is turbulent, with war raging everywhere. The beastmen's army is invincible, and the spirit race is on the verge of collapse. Who knows who will be the next to suffer?"

"We can't stay here at the Flower Sect's base forever. Xun'er has no cultivation to protect her now, and she could easily meet with disaster if she's not careful. This isn't a long-term solution."

Xiao Xuan's expression was serious, his gaze falling on Xiao Xun'er with a hint of pity and worry.

His feelings for Gu Yuan were extremely complex, but he never took those complex feelings out on Xiao Xun'er.

No matter what, it's all that bastard Gu Yuan's fault! Xun'er is just an innocent victim!

Upon hearing this, Venerable Tianhuo, who had been silent all along, showed a hint of guilt on his face and said in a deep voice, "I'm sorry."

My cultivation is low; I'm currently only at the Nine-Star Dou Zun realm. In this era where Dou Sheng are everywhere, I can't offer much help anymore.

A sense of powerlessness welled up in Venerable Heavenly Fire's heart.

He was once a powerful figure, but with the changing times and the emergence of many powerful figures, especially after the rise of the Dragon-Phoenix Son, the top combat power of the beast race has exploded. His cultivation level has become somewhat inadequate.

"Senior Tianhuo, our ancestor was not blaming you."

Xiao Yan quickly shook his head and comforted her, "You've already done us a great favor by staying by our side." He pondered for a moment and said, "I can ask Zi Yan for help."

She has clan elders accompanying and protecting her. I suggested she come and live with Xun'er; the two of them can keep each other company and relieve her boredom.

In this way, Xun'er now has reliable guards by her side, and they can at least look out for her.

Although Xiao Yan said he wanted Zi Yan to come and keep him company, he had a much more elaborate plan in mind.

The important person is not Zi Yan herself, but Elder Qingshan of the Ancient Dragon of the Void who has always been by her side.

Elder Qingshan is a Dou Sheng powerhouse. With him by their side to protect them, even if an accident occurs, they can hold on until they return.

By having the two women live together, Elder Qingshan could take care of both of them at the same time, which was a win-win situation.

"This arrangement can solve the immediate problem."

Xiao Xuan nodded.

The old doctor stroked his long beard and looked up at the sky. In the distance, the clouds rolled and churned, faintly revealing a sense of impending storm.

He said softly, "As the actions of the Dragon and Phoenix Sons become more and more aggressive, I'm afraid that soon the entire continent will become precarious, and there will be no truly safe place anymore."

Having Elder Qingshan protect Xun'er is merely a temporary measure...

He changed the subject, his tone becoming more hopeful: "However, the Pill Tower Ancestor has been stuck at the peak of the Six-Star Dou Sheng realm for many years. Now, with the help of the resources accumulated by the Pill Tower and numerous rare and precious materials, he is about to break through to the Golden Core realm."

Several of us ninth-grade alchemists have been helping him deduce the pill formulas, prepare the spiritual herbs, and protect him during this time.

If the ancestor can successfully enter the Golden Core realm, he will be able to break through to the Seven Star Dou Sheng realm, greatly increasing his strength, and at that time he will also be able to add strength to the Central Continent Alliance.

In addition, the time for the Pure Lotus Demon Flame to be born is also approaching...

Yao Lao turned to look at Xiao Yan, a smile appearing on his face, and asked, "Are your preparations for subduing the Pure Lotus Demon Flame complete?"

Mentioning the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, Xiao Yan couldn't help but show a bitter expression. He shook his head and said, "I'm less than 10% sure."

The Pure Lotus Demon Flame, ranked third on the list of strange flames, is one of the most bizarre flames in the world.

Since the death of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, this strange fire has been hidden in the Demon Fire Space. Every thousand years, when the strange phenomenon of two moons appearing at the same time and nine stars forming a single entity occurs, the Demon Fire Space will be briefly opened.

For thousands of years, countless powerful figures have flocked to this strange fire, but none have succeeded. Instead, many Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) level experts have perished in the demonic fire space.

It's easy to imagine just how difficult it is to subdue the Pure Lotus Demon Flame.

Even though he had already subdued many different flames and his Burning Technique had evolved to the low-level Heaven Rank, he still wasn't very confident when facing such a strange and powerful existence as the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame.

With this thought in mind, Xiao Yan took out two tattered animal hide maps from his storage ring. These were fragments of the Ancient Map of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame.

He spread the two fragments of the map out on the stone table, his gaze falling on them, his brows furrowing slightly.

"There's still a fragment of the map in Senior Su's hands. Perhaps it's time to find a way to meet him..." (End of Chapter)