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

"It's a great pity that Senior Xiao Xuan ultimately failed," Huo Yun concluded, his words carrying a sense of tragic inevitability.

Xiao Yan nodded slightly. He had already guessed this without needing Huo Yun Ancestor to explain. After all, if his ancestor had successfully broken through to the Dou Di realm, everything would have been different.

The Xiao family has now declined to this state. Without news of the Burning Flame Valley, they wouldn't even know their own true history. They have completely lost all the foundation that a family descended from a Dou Di should have.

"Although the Xiao Clan has declined, the agreement from back then still stands. My Burning Flame Valley will never betray our promise. The Heavenly Fire Three Transformations is a secret technique left behind by Senior Xiao Xuan. You have already cultivated it on your own, and you will have the right to dispose of it from now on. The Nine Dragons Thunderfire can also be returned to you immediately," said Ancestor Fire Cloud slowly.

After everything was explained, everyone now truly understood that what Patriarch Huoyun had said was not a joke.

Tang Zhen glanced at Tang Huo'er subtly, his eyes filled with complex emotions. His lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he ultimately held back.

Xiao Yan lowered his head and pondered for a long time before finally raising his head. Everyone could understand his expression; no one could quickly recover from the enormous shock of their family suddenly becoming a family descended from Dou Di.

"The Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire is a secret technique left behind by our ancestors. I have accepted it and will pass it on to other members of the Xiao family. As for the Nine Dragons Thunderfire, let it remain in the Burning Flame Valley!"

Upon hearing this, both Old Ancestor Huoyun and Tang Zhen's expressions changed considerably, with Tang Zhen naturally showing some surprise. All of this was because the Nine Dragons Thunderfire held extraordinary significance for Tang Huo'er. No one knew that Xiao Yan, a descendant of the Xiao clan, would emerge, so as the undisputed next master of the Burning Flame Valley, Tang Huo'er was initially considered the next owner of the Nine Dragons Thunderfire.

It was during the process of inheriting the flame that Tang Huo'er was injured because she couldn't withstand the energy of the Nine Dragons Thunderfire. Despite the injury, Tang Zhen had paved the way for Tang Huo'er for so long; if Tang Huo'er wanted to break through to the Dou Zun realm and reach a higher level, she absolutely needed the Nine Dragons Thunderfire!

Therefore, Xiao Yan's willingness to give up the Nine Dragons Thunderfire at this moment is naturally the best outcome for Tang Huo'er. In fact, it's even better than the solution Tang Zhen originally envisioned.

Old Ancestor Huoyun glanced at Tang Zhen and snorted coldly, "Xiao Yan, did someone say something to you? I, Huoyun, will make this clear: my Burning Flame Valley values ​​its promises. Since it belongs to the Xiao Clan, it should naturally be returned to the Xiao Clan. No one will dare to say a word about this matter."

The Fire Cloud Ancestor's tone was certain, and it also meant to reprimand Tang Zhen. Tang Zhen felt very wronged at this moment. Although he did hope that Xiao Yan would give up the Strange Fire, he really did not do anything unnecessary!

Xiao Yan's decision to give up the Strange Flame was indeed his own.

Tang Zhen hurriedly tried to explain, "Ancestor, I..."

Xiao Yan slowly shook his head, then explained, "Senior Huo Yun, please don't misunderstand. This is a decision I made personally."

"There is a high probability that I am a descendant of the Xiao clan, but the glory of the Xiao clan is a thing of the past. Without the Burning Flame Valley, I would not even know about my own ancestors, and other members of the Xiao family would not have been able to obtain a secret technique like the Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire."

"So let this strange fire be my gift of gratitude on behalf of my ancestors to the friends of Burning Flame Valley."

Xiao Yan's voice wasn't loud, but it was extremely firm, and every word came from the bottom of his heart.

He hadn't realized it before, but after his trip to the ancient clans, Xiao Yan learned that while the Xiao family had the name of a Dou Di descendant, it lacked the actual power of a Dou Di descendant family and was merely easy prey for other forces. The Soul Clan, behind the Soul Palace, had their eyes on the Xiao family back then, and now the ancient clans would too. After all, the Xiao family was currently quite weak and pathetic.

This world is cruel; there are always many who add flowers to brocade, but very few who offer charcoal in the snow.

It is precisely at times like these that the Burning Flame Valley's adherence to its promise becomes all the more precious. After all, for the Burning Flame Valley, as long as they remain silent, no one will ever know that the Xiao Clan and they share such a secret agreement.

The affection that Burning Flame Valley showed to the Xiao Clan and to Xiao Yan was truly precious, and Xiao Yan was not an ungrateful person, so he naturally had to express his gratitude.

Another aspect is that Xiao Yan's feelings are also very complicated right now. He really has no idea how to deal with the things left behind by his "ancestor".

However, this move holds a different significance for Burning Flame Valley. Why did the Nine Dragons Thunderfire and the Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire become Burning Flame Valley's signature techniques? Because they are truly effective!

Facing Xiao Yan's sincere gaze, Ancestor Huoyun knew in his heart that he had come out on top and indeed felt indebted to Xiao Yan. After all, for so many years they had regarded the Nine Dragons Thunderfire as their family's inherited exotic fire, and the Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire had influenced many people in Burning Flame Valley. Even he himself, when he possessed the Nine Dragons Thunderfire in his youth, relied heavily on the Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire.

Even though he was a Dou Sheng, he felt a heavy weight in his heart at this moment.

"Xiao Yan, this thing belongs to you!" Huo Yun also tried to persuade Xiao Yan to change his mind.

Everyone could see the importance of the Strange Flame to Xiao Yan. The most important reason why Xiao Yan, as a Dou Zun, was able to change the situation in the Pill Tower that night was that he possessed a variety of extremely powerful flames.

Although the Nine Dragons Thunderfire doesn't rank particularly high on the list of strange flames, it would definitely be a significant asset to Xiao Yan. It would be extremely difficult for Xiao Yan to resist such a temptation.

Xiao Yan shook his head: "I understand what Senior Huo Yun means! But the Burning Flame Valley has never forgotten its promise over the years. In my eyes, this friendship is more important than the strange fire!"

"Good! Good! Good!" Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, the Fire Cloud Ancestor's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He slapped Xiao Yan's shoulder heavily with his large, fan-like hand. The force was exceptionally heavy, but it truly represented his approval of Xiao Yan!

"What a loyal and affectionate little fellow! What a descendant of Senior Xiao Xuan! I won't be coy with that old fellow anymore. Burning Flame Valley never lets its friends suffer losses."

"Your journey to the Heavenly Tomb was indeed extremely dangerous. I know you wanted a genuine Heavenly Rank combat technique to fight against your enemies. The Heavenly Fire Three Transformations can only be considered a return to its rightful owner, not compensation."

"I'm going to personally pass on the Heavenly Rank Battle Techniques I learned when I advanced to the Battle Saint realm to you. You can't refuse this time!"