Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 240 I'm doing this all for Xiao Yan's own good!

Northwest Continent, somewhere in the Monster Mountain Range.

Xiao Yan stood silently in mid-air, with azure Dou Qi wings supporting his body behind him.

The terrifying heat caused the surrounding air to tremble. In his left hand, a blood-red flame burned, sometimes transforming into a fierce tiger, sometimes into a war wolf, sometimes like a flying dragon dancing in the sky, and sometimes like a fire phoenix crying.

On his right hand, there was a yellowish-brown flame.

This earth-yellow flame resembled a sandstorm tornado or a dancing fire dragon, and was extremely magnificent.

These two flames are the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame, ranked twenty-second on the Strange Flame Ranking, and the Wind Fury Dragon Flame, ranked eighteenth, both controlled by Xiao Yan.

Gazing at the two flames, each a different color, Xiao Yan took a deep breath. A pale light burst forth from between his brows, and then a pale white flame appeared.

The Bone Spirit Cold Flame, ranked eleventh on the Strange Flame Ranking!

The next moment, Xiao Yan actually managed to slowly combine the three strange flames in one breath...

Three violent energies pulsed continuously in Xiao Yan's hands. A moment later, the pale white bone spirit cold fire suddenly trembled, and the entire energy fusion balance was directly broken. Xiao Yan's body was thrown out and crashed heavily to the ground!

"Ahem... It failed."

Xiao Yan got up from the ground somewhat disheveled and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"This Bone Spirit Cold Flame is not your strange flame after all. Since you have not absorbed and devoured it, it is naturally not easy to fuse with it."

"This was left behind by my former teacher. If I consume it, what will happen if I encounter my teacher again in the future?"

Xiao Yan shook his head and said, "Besides, my Dou Qi has an innate affinity for strange fire. It was probably just that the proportions were off just now. I'll adjust them again..."

"Stubborn boy."

The phantom of Venerable Giant Sun floated out and said to Xiao Yan, "If you want to fuse these three strange flames, it won't be easy if you only rely on your current Burning Technique Dou Qi. But I can teach you a technique."

"Skill?"

Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment, then scrambled to his feet, looking expectantly at Venerable Giant Sun: "Please teach me, Venerable Elder!"

"You little rascal, now that I've told you, why wouldn't I teach you?"

Venerable Juyang smiled calmly: "You are a fifth-grade alchemist, and you have now made some initial use of soul power. Let me ask you, what is your soul power doing when you are refining pills?"

"Naturally, it's about controlling the flame temperature and adjusting the compatibility of the medicinal herbs..." Xiao Yan answered without hesitation, but then paused, his face lighting up with excitement, "Elder, do you mean I should use my soul power to assist in the fusion of the different flames?!"

"This child is teachable."

Venerable Juyang laughed and said, "However, your soul power is too weak and completely insufficient to help the strange fire become compatible. However, I remember that I once won a copy of the Soul Nourishing Technique at auction. If you can obtain it, it will be of great benefit to your cultivation."

"The Soul-Nourishing Technique?!"

Xiao Yan was taken aback.

"good."

Venerable Giant Sun pondered, "That was a soul cultivation method. Although it was only at the high-level of the Profound rank, it was passed down from ancient times. It could absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to nourish oneself. I spent several pills to obtain it back then, but unfortunately, I buried it in the ground before I even had a chance to cultivate it..."

Venerable Giant Sun spoke calmly, which surprised Xiao Yan: "A method of soul cultivation? The soul can be cultivated?!"

Soul cultivation techniques were completely foreign to Xiao Yan. He had never imagined that the soul could be cultivated. The Giant Sun Venerable had only mentioned it briefly, but it had been constantly attracting his attention.

"It's normal that you don't know. Actually, just like the realms of battle qi, the soul also has realms, namely the four realms of mortal, spirit, heaven, and emperor. It's just that the methods of soul cultivation have long been lost in this era, which is why you don't know about them."

As Venerable Giant Sun spoke eloquently, Xiao Yan became increasingly excited.

As an alchemist, he naturally understood the importance of soul power. If he could obtain a method for cultivating the soul and forge it, wouldn't he be able to refine higher-level pills, or even use soul power to fight?

"Elder, what are we waiting for? Let's hurry to your treasure trove!"

Xiao Yan was getting impatient.

Along the way, he had heard Venerable Giant Sun mention this treasure trove many times, and every time it was mentioned, Xiao Yan felt itchy to get his hands on it.

This is the treasure trove of a Dou Zun powerhouse! Even if it has decayed over countless years or been stolen, as long as there is even a tiny bit left, it would be an incredible treasure for him. Who knows, his cultivation might even be able to advance to the Dou Zong level!

"Hmph, I knew you couldn't wait. No rush, my treasure vault is deep within the Monster Mountain Range. Rest for a bit, then follow my instructions to explore."

"So it was inside this Monster Mountain Range. No wonder you asked me to come here to cultivate, Elder." Xiao Yan suddenly realized, and was extremely excited.

"I just suddenly remembered. To be precise, this isn't exactly a treasure trove, just a place to hide treasures," Venerable Giant Sun laughed. "When I was young, I had just finished attending an auction. The Soul-Nourishing Technique was what I obtained at the auction. Unexpectedly, as soon as I stepped out, I was chased by an enemy. I had no choice but to run and hide my treasures in batches. One of those places was in this Monster Mountain Range."

"When I returned later, this place had been occupied by a large force. I had no choice but to give up again, and over time, I forgot about this place."

"Does that mean there are other places where treasures are hidden?!" Xiao Yan exclaimed with great interest!

"You little rascal, you're never satisfied. Times have changed, you should be grateful to have even a place to live. What are you thinking about?" Venerable Giant Sun laughed and scolded. Xiao Yan chuckled and rushed headlong into the depths of the Monster Mountain Range.

With his peak Douhuang strength, Xiao Yan encountered some magical beasts along the way, but they did not have much of an impact on him. However, when he entered the depths of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, an extremely powerful energy fluctuation suddenly made Xiao Yan stop.

Sensing such a powerful aura, Xiao Yan's expression changed slightly. As he drew closer, he discovered that it was an extremely terrifying scorpion-shaped demonic beast!

A colossal scorpion, several tens of feet long, had six pairs of enormous wings on its back. Its hairy, jet-black legs stood upright in the sky, covered with sharp serrations as long as a human thigh, gleaming with a faint purple light. Behind it, a scorpion tail as long as its body swayed back and forth, its sharp tip flashing with a cold light.

"What kind of magical beast is this? Its aura... it's at least a seventh-tier beast!"

Xiao Yan also stared at the ferocious giant scorpion with a solemn expression. He could sense that this giant scorpion was a genuine seventh-order magical beast.

A seventh-tier magical beast is comparable to a human Dou Zong level expert!

"It's actually a Six-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion!"

The solemn voice of Venerable Giant Sun rang in Xiao Yan's ears: "Judging from this appearance, this Six-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion has probably made this place its home... Wait, this aura... I understand!"

"Among the things I buried back then, there were quite a few pills. I'm afraid that as time has passed, the medicinal power of those pills has dissipated and merged into this area, causing the energy in this area to be unusually concentrated. That's why this six-winged celestial demon scorpion has built its nest here."

"...This is going to be difficult."

Xiao Yan stared intently at the six-winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion. With his peak Dou Huang strength, his chances of winning against such a seventh-tier magical beast were really not high.

But how could he be willing to leave like this?

After all, this is the legacy of a Dou Zun powerhouse, and there might even be a cultivation technique or fighting skill for cultivating the soul inside!

"Damn it, the timid starve, the bold thrive; let's risk it all!"

Xiao Yan gritted his teeth, his fighting spirit surging wildly within him. At that moment, the Six-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion seemed to sense something as well, and suddenly opened its eyes, its blood-red pupils staring intently at Xiao Yan.

"Alright, now you can't leave even if you want to."

"roar!!!"

The six-winged celestial demon scorpion suddenly let out a hiss, then vibrated its massive wings and charged straight at Xiao Yan like a meteorite.

The immense, oppressive force caused Xiao Yan to furrow his brows, his Dou Qi wings trembled, and he was forced to retreat violently.

"Humans! Die!"

Xiao Yan dodged slightly, but the next moment, a sharp gust of wind suddenly pierced through the air from above, and then a huge black shadow descended from the sky, which was none other than the huge tail stinger of the six-winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion.

"So fast!"

Xiao Yan's pupils contracted, and the Myriad Dragon Wind Flame, formed by the fusion of the strange fires in his hands, roared out and covered the Xuan Heavy Ruler. He then swung it fiercely at the Six-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion, colliding violently with its huge tail stinger.

The scorching heat of the strange fire, combined with its immense power, forcefully blocked the attack of the Six-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion. However, Xiao Yan was forced to retreat several steps. When it comes to strength in a contest with a magical beast, few can gain the upper hand.

"Damn it, again!"

Xiao Yan's internal fighting spirit surged, colliding fiercely with the Six-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion once again. The Xuan Heavy Ruler and the two huge iron pincers, which resembled giant scissors, clashed repeatedly, producing a metallic clang.

In the shadows, two figures stood in the void, looking down at the scene below.

"I wasn't lying to you, was I? This kid is living a very comfortable life under the guidance of my split soul."

Lin Ran grinned and said, "Two strange flames, a sixth-grade alchemist. After this operation, give him a few Earth-rank combat skills and a Soul-Nourishing Technique for cultivating soul power. Breaking through to the Dou Zong realm will only be a matter of time."

"Sect Master, you really are... everything is under your control."

Looking down at Xiao Yan, Yao Chen sighed deeply. Although living a life almost entirely under the control of others seemed too unreal, it might be the best choice for Xiao Yan.

Because Lin Ran didn't directly stuff the cultivation techniques, fighting skills, or rare treasures into Xiao Yan's arms, but instead guided him step by step in his cultivation.

Although it was all fake, Xiao Yan was able to achieve the greatest success in the shortest amount of time...

"He is, after all, your apprentice, so I will certainly not treat him unfairly."

Lin Ran said calmly, "Besides, this kid's aptitude is indeed quite good. I'm even thinking of finding two pretty girls with good aptitude to play the hero and save the day, and have a couple of kids with him."

"Sect Master, what you've done..."

Yao Chen was both amused and exasperated. Good heavens, this wasn't just about his cultivation path; they'd even arranged his marriage!

"You might think that such a world is too fake, but there's something else you don't know."

Lin Ran suddenly spoke up, "Do you know why the Xiao family, to which Xiao Yan belongs, was destroyed by the Soul Palace, and what kind of power they originally possessed?"

Yao Chen shook his head; he really didn't know.

"Please enlighten me, Sect Master."

"The Xiao family that Xiao Yan belongs to actually has a huge background, because the Xiao family's power in the past was on the same level as your family back then."

"Same level... Sect Master Xiao, you mean the Xiao clan?!"

Yao Chen's pupils contracted: "How is that possible? The Xiao Clan is... wait, that's right, it's the Xiao Clan. Their bloodline was exhausted, and they left Zhongzhou. I thought they had already... I never expected that they would actually come to this Northwest Continent and settle down in this Jia Ma Empire."

"If it was the Xiao clan, and they were wiped out by the Soul Palace, then everything makes sense..."

People from ancient families all know about the grudges between the Soul Clan and the Xiao Clan. Even Yao Chen, who was expelled from the medical register early on, knows about it.

"So," Lin Ran shook his head and said, "If I let him grow freely, and the Soul Palace or the Soul Clan notices him, will they allow a remnant of the Xiao Clan to continue growing?"

"So that's how it is..."

Yao Chen sighed softly, looking at Lin Ran with a complicated expression: "Sect Master is very kind."

"It's alright, he's your disciple after all... Here it comes, this kid's about to unleash his ultimate move."

"Um?"

Xiao Yan clashed with the Six-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion again. He raised his Xuan Heavy Ruler and slashed down with the Flame Dividing Wave Ruler, but it only left a faint white mark on the Six-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion's giant pincers.

Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically, and his look became increasingly solemn.

"Boy, I'll use my soul power to assist you. Use that move!"

"good!"

The voice of Venerable Giant Sun resounded in Xiao Yan's mind. Xiao Yan nodded heavily, and the Dou Qi wings on his back trembled, quickly widening the distance.

"Pfft!"

Crimson-red Myriad Spirit Beast Fire and earthen-yellow Wind Fury Dragon Flame appeared simultaneously.

Gazing at the two flames, each a different color, Xiao Yan took a deep breath. A pale light burst forth from between his brows, and then a pale white flame appeared.

The three flames ignited and, under Xiao Yan's control, gradually drew closer and became entangled.

As the three different flames interacted and merged, the space between Xiao Yan's palms suddenly became distorted, and a series of muffled thunderous explosions emanated from it, shaking people's souls.

"The combined power of three different flames..."

Yao Chen's gaze immediately fell on Lin Ran. Lin Ran's Sacred Golden Meteor Heart Flame was also a fusion of three different flames, but that fusion was a fusion at the source, completely different from the energy collision that Xiao Yan was experiencing at this moment!

The former is the sublimation of the origin of the strange fire.

And the latter...

It's a pure burst of energy!

(End of this chapter)