Battle Through the Heavens: Reap the Red Lotus Karmic Flame at the Start

I knew that the Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire was the signature of Burning Flame Valley, but I never expected that the signature would be placed in the middle.

However, Xiao Yan already had the complete cultivation method for the Three Transformations of Heavenly Flame, so he slowly put it down. Only then did he realize that Qing Lin and Tang Huo'er had been watching him the whole time.

However, there was a subtle difference in their gazes. Qing Lin's gaze was one of kindness and protectiveness. Since clarifying everything that day, Xiao Yan had also decided that he must take responsibility for his relationship with Qing Lin, and then returned the smile.

As for Tang Huo'er, she was more curious, seemingly eager to know whether Xiao Yan was satisfied with this place and which fighting techniques he would ultimately choose.

"Have you finished reading?" Tang Huo'er asked quickly after seeing that Xiao Yan had finished reading.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded: "I've finished reading it. Burning Flame Valley truly lives up to its reputation as a renowned fire-wielding sect in the Central Continent. So many high-quality fighting techniques, if they were to fall into the wrong hands, would likely cause quite a bloodbath."

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's praise, Tang Huo'er's pride finally couldn't be contained.

"Have you found anyone you like?"

Seeing Tang Huo'er's expectant eyes, Xiao Yan slowly said, "The Blazing Wave Strike can generate blazing fire, which is very rare. The Crimson Sun Demon Suppression Seal is wide and powerful, which suits my fighting style. And the Nine Changes of Flame is a rare fire-attribute movement technique..."

Xiao Yan explained in detail, clearly having spent the last half-day focusing on these fighting techniques. However, after finishing, Xiao Yan did not answer Tang Huo'er's most important question—which one she had her eye on.

Tang Huo'er looked at Xiao Yan. She was a very intelligent person and couldn't possibly believe that Xiao Yan was greedy and wanted everything. Xiao Yan said he was interested, but his reaction when answering her was somewhat indifferent. Furthermore, he didn't seem to have any of the fighting techniques in his hands, which was enough to show that Xiao Yan wasn't actually that satisfied.

"The fighting techniques are all very good and have their own unique features, but Miss Huo'er, to be honest, these fighting techniques still lack the ultimate ability to instantly change the course of the battle in a semi-saint level match."

Hearing Xiao Yan's answer, Tang Huo'er didn't show much surprise: "It seems that even high-level battle techniques from the Earth Realm can't satisfy you."

Xiao Yan also let out a soft breath. Actually, Burning Flame Valley was already an extremely suitable place for him. After all, most forces wouldn't have so many fire-attribute fighting techniques to choose from. But Tang Huo'er was right; there were excellent techniques, and quite a few at that. Xiao Yan couldn't be said to be lying to Tang Huo'er about the four volumes she mentioned, but he still felt something was missing. His time was precious, and if he used all the time before going to the ancient clan to cultivate just one of those volumes, Xiao Yan would feel somewhat unwilling.

Seeing Xiao Yan's expression, Tang Huo'er gritted her teeth and said, "Xiao Yan, wait a little longer. I'll go talk to my father. Since you're not satisfied with Earth-rank fighting techniques, our Burning Flame Valley certainly has Heaven-rank fighting techniques!"

Xiao Yan was also somewhat shocked upon hearing this. Heaven-rank Dou Techniques were no ordinary existences. Although Heaven-rank Dou Techniques came after Earth-rank Dou Techniques, there was a world of difference between the two. The most important difference was that Heaven-rank Dou Techniques were necessarily related to Dou Sheng!

Only Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) level experts can create Heaven-rank Dou Techniques, and even in the Central Continent, Dou Sheng are extremely rare. Even if major powers possess them, they treat Heaven-rank Dou Techniques as their most closely guarded secrets, requiring even their disciples to undergo a highly complex and complicated process to cultivate them.

Passing the torch to someone like Xiao Yan, who wasn't a disciple of their own faction, was practically impossible. So, although Xiao Yan wanted it and could tell that Tang Huo'er's actions weren't fake, he knew in his heart that it wasn't appropriate.

"Miss Huo'er, there's no need for that! The fact that I can freely choose from the Flame Martial Pavilion is already a testament to the deep affection of the Burning Flame Valley, and Xiao Yan will always remember this kindness."

Xiao Yan believed that even inner disciples of the Burning Flame Valley couldn't enter the fifth level casually, let alone receive Tang Zhen's promise to choose freely. If Tang Huo'er were to actually speak to him, it would most likely put Tang Zhen in a difficult position, and Xiao Yan was very clear about the appropriate boundaries.

"Alright then, I'll give you all the fighting techniques you wanted." Tang Huo'er felt somewhat apologetic that the fighting techniques hadn't satisfied Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan smiled and nodded. He hadn't decided what to choose yet and needed to think it over carefully.

That night, Xiao Yan and Qing Lin were also well treated by the Burning Flame Valley.

The night in Burning Flame Valley is exceptionally clear and bright, with countless stars and moonlight like water.

Xiao Yan was in his courtyard, sensing the fire-attribute Dou Qi of Burning Flame Valley, his mind still on the Dou Techniques he had seen during the day. This tranquil atmosphere was broken by a series of almost inaudible footsteps.

Xiao Yan's soul power immediately sensed the person who had arrived; it was Qing Lin.

"Qinglin, why aren't you resting? Has the Dou Qi from Burning Flame Valley affected you?" Xiao Yan knew that Qinglin's cultivation had reached the Dou Sheng level, so it was unlikely that she would be affected by the environment alone. His words were full of natural concern.

"Young Master..."

She walked to Xiao Yan's side, but didn't sit down. She simply stood quietly, her head slightly lowered. The moonlight outlined her delicate profile and the graceful lines of her long neck. Qing Lin's beauty was only slightly inferior to Xun'er's. After becoming queen of the Nine Netherworld Python clan, the last trace of insecurity on Qing Lin's face had almost disappeared, and now she could be described as stunningly beautiful.

What's even more astonishing than her appearance is her strength as a one-star Dou Sheng and her background in controlling the Nine Netherworld Python clan.

In this world, perhaps only Xiao Yan would have the chance to see Qing Lin in this maid-like manner.

A blue scroll had appeared between Qing Lin's slender, jade-like fingers. The scroll was slightly rough, as it had just been made. Qing Lin then handed the scroll to Xiao Yan and said, "Young Master, this is a Heaven-Rank Dou Technique that I created after advancing to Dou Sheng. I know you need it now."

Xiao Yan held the scroll that emitted a faint chill, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. However, he then smiled helplessly. Clearly, Qing Lin had seen through his thoughts and wanted to use her self-created fighting technique to satisfy Xiao Yan's needs.

However, the reason he didn't speak to Qinglin wasn't because he didn't want to obtain a Heaven-Rank fighting technique; it's just that every self-created fighting technique is closely related to one's own fighting style. Almost all Heaven-Rank fighting techniques are best suited to the person who created them.

Qing Lin's chilling battle aura, originating from the Nine Netherworld Python clan, and her most crucial physique—the Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil—must profoundly influence this battle technique. Xiao Yan knew without a doubt that he absolutely couldn't use it.