Canaan College, Inner Court Council Chamber.

Su Qian sat in the main seat, her fingers lightly tapping the armrest, her brows slightly furrowed.

Across from him, Lin Yao was calmly explaining his plan regarding the fallen heart flame beneath the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.

"You mean there's another sub-flame of the Fallen Heart Flame beneath the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower?" Su Qian's voice carried a hint of surprise and doubt. "How is that possible? When we built the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, we clearly sealed off that Fallen Heart Flame completely."

"Elder, you may not know this," Lin Yao explained. "The Fallen Heart Flame is a rare fire of heaven and earth, possessing its own sentience. During its sealing process, it gradually separated into a secondary flame, hidden in a deeper layer of magma. Although this secondary flame is not as powerful as the main one, if left unchecked, it will eventually resonate with the main one, which may then trigger an even greater disaster."

He paused, then continued, "I have fused with multiple different flames within my body, making my perception of them far more acute than that of ordinary people. The moment I returned to the academy, I sensed the presence of that sub-flame. Therefore, I intend to take this opportunity to completely absorb the Fallen Heart Flame trapped within the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, and then replace it with the sub-flame to maintain the normal operation of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower."

"In this way, the hidden danger of the Fallen Heart Flame outbreak can be resolved once and for all, without affecting the students' cultivation effect through the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower."

Upon hearing this, the academy's senior officials present exchanged bewildered glances, their faces showing surprise.

One of the elders, frowning, said, "Lin Yao, are you sure you can control the Fallen Heart Flame? That's the fourteenth ranked flame on the Strange Flame Ranking, not some ordinary flame. One wrong move and the entire Canaan Academy could be burned to ashes."

"Don't worry, Elder Qian, I know what I'm doing." Lin Yao smiled slightly, raised his right hand, and a blue lotus flame appeared in his palm. The flame danced and spun in his palm, emitting a gentle and pure heat, without the slightest hint of violence.

"This is the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame that I subdued," Lin Yao said, then extended his left hand, a blue flame appearing in his palm. "This is the Sea Core Flame."

Two strange flames burned quietly in his palms, like obedient children. What shocked everyone present even more was that the primal aura emanating from these two flames was even more terrifying than the Fallen Heart Flame sealed within the academy!

"This..." Hu Gan stared wide-eyed, saying in disbelief, "You actually control two different flames at the same time? And you've cultivated them to this level?"

"More than two," Lin Yao said calmly. With a thought, several more rays of light of different colors appeared within his body. The shapes of flames could be vaguely seen in those rays, emanating different auras—some were violent, some were gentle, some were cold, and some were scorching.

Although he did not reveal all of these strange flames, the mere wisp of their aura was enough to put immense pressure on the high-ranking officials present.

Su Qian gave Lin Yao a deep look, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly nodded: "Since you are so confident, then I will trust you this once."


"Thank you for your trust, Elder." Lin Yao said, cupping his hands in greeting.

"However," Su Qian turned around, looking sharply at Lin Yao, "you must promise me one thing—if things are impossible, give up immediately, don't be stubborn. We can find another way to get the Fallen Heart Flame, but if anything happens to you, that will be the greatest loss for Canaan Academy."

Lin Yao felt a warmth in his heart and nodded solemnly: "Elder, rest assured, this disciple understands."

Seeing that Su Qian had agreed, the two elders and Hu Qian and the others didn't say anything more. After all, Lin Yao was a Dou Zun powerhouse trained by the academy, and his becoming stronger was also a good thing for the academy. Moreover, as Lin Yao said, replacing the Fallen Heart Flame with Sub-Fire could eliminate hidden dangers and maintain the operation of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, which was a win-win situation.

"In that case, it's settled then," Su Qian decided. "When do you plan to make your move?"

"The sooner the better," Lin Yao said. "However, I need to make some preparations before we start. Also, there are some guests I need to entertain."

"Guests?" Su Qian raised an eyebrow.

"Xiao Yan and Xun'er are back, along with Senior Yao Chen," Lin Yao said. "I had an agreement with Elder Yao to make a deal."

Upon hearing this, Su Qian's face showed understanding: "That old fellow Yao Chen... alright, you go ahead and do your thing. Once you're ready, you can enter the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower at any time."

Lin Yao left the council hall and returned to his courtyard with Zi Yan and Little Fairy Doctor.

In the courtyard, three figures had been waiting for a long time.

Leading the group was a young man dressed in black robes, with delicate features and a slightly slender build, but his eyes were exceptionally bright, revealing a resolute and unyielding spirit. This was none other than Xiao Yan, the seemingly useless but ultimately successful member of the Xiao family.

Beside him stood a woman in a long cyan dress. The woman was exquisitely beautiful, with an ethereal air, like a fairy untouched by worldly concerns. She stood there quietly, a faint smile on her lips, giving one a feeling of warmth and comfort. This was none other than Xiao Xun'er, the eldest daughter of the ancient clan.

Behind the two, a phantom figure of an old man floated in mid-air. The old man had white hair and beard, a kind face, but his eyes revealed a wisdom that had seen many hardships. It was none other than the former Medicine Venerable—Yao Chen.

"Brother Lin Yao, it's been a long time." Xiao Yan greeted Lin Yao with a smile as he saw him come out.

"Brother Xiao Yan, how have you been?" Lin Yao replied with a smile.

The two looked each other over and sensed a familiar yet unfamiliar aura emanating from the other.

Xiao Yan was secretly astonished: How long has it been since he last saw Lin Yao, and his strength has already reached such an unfathomable level? He originally thought that with Yao Lao's guidance and the Burning Flame Technique, his progress was already fast enough. But compared to Lin Yao, he was like a firefly compared to the bright moon.

Lin Yao sighed inwardly: Xiao Yan in the original story truly lived up to his reputation as a chosen one. It hadn't been long since he'd last seen him, yet he had already grown from a useless youth into a Dou Wang-level powerhouse. Moreover, the aura emanating from him clearly indicated he had cultivated the Burning Flame Technique. It seemed he had already begun collecting different kinds of flames.

"Who is this?" Xiao Yan's gaze fell on Little Fairy Doctor behind Lin Yao, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.

"This is Little Fairy Doctor, my friend," Lin Yao introduced. "Little Fairy Doctor, this is Xiao Yan, this is his fiancée Xiao Xun'er, and this is Senior Yao Chen."

Little Fairy Doctor nodded slightly and greeted them politely. She was naturally aloof, and aside from Lin Yao and Zi Yan, she maintained a detached attitude towards everyone else.

Xiao Xun'er returned the smile, her gaze lingering on Little Fairy Doctor for a moment, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes. As a woman herself, she could sense the special emotion in Little Fairy Doctor's eyes when she looked at Lin Yao.

"Alright, everyone, stop standing there and come inside to talk," Lin Yao said.

The group entered the house and took their seats according to their status as guests and hosts. Zi Yan jumped onto a chair as soon as she entered, grabbed some fruit from the table, and started munching on it, seemingly carefree. Little Fairy Doctor, on the other hand, sat quietly beside Lin Yao and poured him a cup of tea.

"Master Yao, our deal can begin now," Lin Yao said bluntly.

Yao Chen nodded, took out a jade box from his storage ring, and pushed it in front of Lin Yao: "This is the Bodhi Incarnation Saliva, which I obtained by chance when I traveled across the continent. As agreed, this is the first one."

Lin Yao took the jade box, opened it, and glanced inside. The box contained a ball of emerald-green liquid, emanating a rich life force. Just smelling that aura was enough to refresh the mind and invigorate the fighting spirit within.

"It really is the Bodhi incarnation saliva." Lin Yao nodded in satisfaction and put the jade box away.

At this moment, Xiao Xun'er also took out a jade bottle and handed it to Lin Yao: "Brother Lin Yao, this is the second Bodhi Transformation Saliva that Uncle Ling Ying asked me to bring. He said he was grateful for your previous life-saving grace, and this is his thank-you gift."

Lin Yao accepted the jade bottle and said with a smile, "Senior Ling Ying, you're too kind. It was nothing, not worth mentioning."

He put away the jade bottle, then took out a porcelain bottle from his storage ring and handed it to Yao Chen: "Elder Yao, this is the Bone-Growing and Blood-Melting Pill. As agreed, use it to exchange for the several high-level pill formulas you have."

Yao Chen took the porcelain bottle, uncorked it, and smelled it. A glint of light flashed in his eyes: "Not bad, it is indeed the Bone-Growing and Blood-Melting Pill, of excellent quality. Kid, your alchemy skills have improved very quickly."

"You flatter me, Elder Yao," Lin Yao said modestly.

Without further ado, Yao Chen took out several yellowed scrolls from his storage ring and handed them to Lin Yao: "These are the pill formulas you requested—the formula for the seventh-grade pill 'Yin Yang Xuan Long Dan,' the formula for the eighth-grade pill 'Bodhi Great Rejuvenation Dan,' and a formula for the 'Nine-Turn Golden Pill.' Although they are only incomplete formulas, they should still be of good reference value to you."

Lin Yao took the scroll, glanced through it, and nodded in satisfaction. While these pill formulas wouldn't significantly improve his current strength, they were crucial for Little Fairy Doctor's ability to condense poison pills. Furthermore, the alchemy techniques and pharmacological knowledge recorded in these formulas would allow him to further advance his alchemy skills.

"Thank you, Elder Yao." Lin Yao put away the scroll and then turned to Su Qian. "Elder, some of these pill formulas can help a Dou Zong break through to Dou Zun. I would like to compile them and leave them in the academy for the academy's higher-ups to refer to."

Upon hearing this, Su Qian's eyes lit up: "Oh? Is that really true?"

"Of course it is true," Lin Yao said with a smile. "My achievements today are inseparable from the academy's nurturing. Now that I have the ability to give back to the academy, I will certainly not be stingy."

"Good! Good! Good!" Su Qian said "good" three times in a row, his face full of satisfaction. "I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

The two elders were also overjoyed. They had been stuck at the peak of the Dou Zong realm for many years, unable to take that crucial step. If the pill formula provided by Lin Yao could truly help them break through to the Dou Zun realm, it would undoubtedly be an incredible opportunity for them.

"Lin Yao, if you can really help us break through to the Dou Zun level, this old man's life is yours!" Elder Qian said excitedly.

"You flatter me, Elder Qian," Lin Yao said with a smile. "I am merely providing some methods and resources. Whether you can break through depends on your own destiny."

After the transaction was completed, Xiao Yan and Xun'er did not rush to leave, but instead stayed in Lin Yao's courtyard. Xiao Yan was very interested in Lin Yao's cultivation experience and often came to ask him for advice. Lin Yao was also very generous and shared some of his insights and experiences with him.

Xun'er and Little Fairy Doctor got along well. Both were aloof women, but they could chat happily together. Xun'er was very interested in Little Fairy Doctor's Calamity Poison Body and suggested some ancient methods for treating it, which greatly benefited Little Fairy Doctor.

A few days later, Lin Yao had made full preparations and decided to take action.

However, before entering the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, he had one more thing to do—clean up the Black Corner Region.

"It's time to teach those guys in the Black Corner Region a lesson." Lin Yao stood in the courtyard, gazing at the distant direction of the Black Corner Region, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

The Black Corner Region is the most chaotic area in the Northwest, a haven for countless desperados and evil forces. Over the years, they have committed countless atrocities, burning, killing, and looting, leaving countless innocent lives lost at their hands. Previously, Lin Yao lacked the strength to act and could only endure in silence. But now, he possesses the power to sweep across the entire Northwest continent; it's time to cleanse this scum.

"Brother Yao, you're going to fight in the Black Corner Region?" Zi Yan perked up immediately upon hearing this. "I want to go too! I want to go too!"

"Why are you going to join in the fun?" Lin Yao said irritably.

"I'll fight for you!" Zi Yan waved her little fist. "Don't worry, I won't hold you back!"

Little Fairy Doctor also came over and said softly, "Brother Yao, let me go with you. With my current strength, I should be able to help."

Looking at their expectant eyes, Lin Yao shook his head helplessly: "Alright, let's go together then. But you have to promise me that you'll follow my orders and won't act on your own."

"No problem!" Zi Yan patted her chest and assured her.

So the three of them left Canaan Academy and flew towards the Black Corner Region.

Lin Yao's first target was Demon Flame Valley.

Demon Flame Valley is one of the top forces in the Black Corner Region, and its Valley Master, Earth Demon Old Ghost, is a Dou Zong-level expert. Those three foolish elders from before were from Demon Flame Valley. Although they had been killed by Zi Yan with a single punch, Lin Yao had no intention of letting Demon Flame Valley off the hook.

If you don't cut the weeds at the root, they'll grow back in the spring. Since we've already formed an enmity, let's just uproot the entire Demon Flame Valley to avoid future troubles.

Demon Flame Valley is nestled deep within a mountain range in the Black Corner Region. The valley is riddled with traps, mechanisms, and defensive formations, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. However, against a Dou Zun powerhouse like Lin Yao, these defenses are utterly ineffective.

Lin Yao and his two companions landed directly in front of the gate of Demon Flame Valley, alerting the gatekeepers.

"Who goes there! How dare you trespass into Demon Flame Valley!" a gatekeeper disciple shouted sternly.

Lin Yao was too lazy to waste words with him and directly unleashed a palm strike. The terrifying battle qi transformed into a giant hand, smashing the entire mountain gate and the gatekeeper disciples into ruins.

Rumbling--

The deafening roar startled the entire Demon Flame Valley. Countless figures rushed out of the valley, heading towards the mountain gate. Leading them was an old man with white hair, a sinister face, and fierce eyes; he was none other than the Lord of Demon Flame Valley—the Earth Demon Old Ghost.

"Who dares to run wild in my Demon Flame Valley!" the old demon roared, his gaze falling on Lin Yao.

When he saw Lin Yao's face clearly, he was taken aback. The young man before him looked to be no more than twenty years old, and his aura was only at the Dou Zong level. How dare such a greenhorn cause trouble in Demon Flame Valley?

"Boy, are you tired of living?" the old demon sneered. "State your name, I don't kill nameless nobodies."

"Lin Yao," Lin Yao said calmly, "a disciple of Canaan Academy."

"Canaan Academy?" The old demon frowned, then grinned maliciously. "So you're just a brat from Canaan Academy. What, didn't your old fogies tell you that the Black Corner Region isn't a place for you?"

"Enough with the nonsense," Lin Yao said impatiently. "I'm here today to teach your Demon Flame Valley a lesson. Your people provoked me before, so I'm here to demand an explanation."

"Demand an explanation?" The old demon seemed to have heard the funniest joke, and burst into laughter. "Hahahaha! Boy, who do you think you are? You, a mere Dou Zong, dare to come to my Demon Flame Valley to demand an explanation?"

His laughter vanished, his face turning ferocious: "Since you're courting death, then I'll grant your wish! All disciples of Demon Flame Valley, listen to my command! Seize this arrogant brat!"

"yes!"

Dozens of powerful figures from Demon Flame Valley attacked simultaneously, unleashing a barrage of various combat techniques upon Lin Yao. The combined force of these attacks was immense, enough to level a small mountain.

However, Lin Yao didn't even lift an eyelid. He raised his right hand and gently waved it, and an invisible force spread out, dissolving all the attacks into nothingness.

"What?!" The old demon's pupils shrank, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.

Although he didn't personally deliver that attack, it was still a combined effort from dozens of powerful figures from Demon Flame Valley. Even a peak Dou Zong expert wouldn't have been able to withstand it so easily!

Who exactly is this young man?

"I told you, I'm here today to demand an explanation," Lin Yao said calmly. "Old Demon, if you kneel down now, admit your mistakes, and swear allegiance to me from now on, I might consider sparing your life."

"Arrogant!" the old demon roared in fury. "I've roamed the Black Corner Region for decades, and no one has ever dared to speak to me like that! Boy, today I'll show you what true arrogance really means!"

He roared, his fighting spirit erupted, and he formed hand seals. A huge fiery python materialized in the air, opening its blood-red maw to bite at Lin Yao.

This is the Earth Demon Old Ghost's signature move—the Earth Demon Flame Serpent! Its power is so great that it can burn down a city!

However, Lin Yao only glanced at it indifferently, then stretched out a finger and gently tapped it.

A wisp of starlight shot from his fingertip, piercing the head of the giant fire serpent. The fire serpent let out a mournful cry, then exploded, turning into countless sparks that dissipated into the air.

The old demon's face turned deathly pale instantly.

His prized skill was actually countered by a single finger? Just how terrifying is this young man's strength?!

"Impossible! This is impossible!" the old demon roared hysterically. "You must have used some trick! I don't believe it!"

He once again channeled his battle qi, preparing to launch an even more powerful attack. But just then, two figures flew out from the depths of Demon Flame Valley and landed beside the Earth Demon Old Ghost.

"Old Demon, what's going on?" one of them asked.

The first man wore a long golden robe, his face was withered, and his eyes were cold. The other man wore a long silver robe, his figure was thin, and his face had a sinister smile. These two were the famous Golden Elders and Silver Elders of the Black Corner Region, both of whom were peak Dou Zong level experts. They were on good terms with the Earth Demon Old Ghost and had been invited by him to be guests.

"Elder Jin, Elder Yin, you've come at the perfect time!" The Earth Demon Elder, seeing the two, grasped at them like a lifeline. "This brat is causing trouble in my Demon Flame Valley, let's take him down together!"

The two elders, Jin and Yin, looked at Lin Yao with a hint of contempt in their eyes.

"He's just a little kid, why are you making such a fuss?" Old Jin said disdainfully. "Watch me take him down!"

As he spoke, he flashed and appeared directly in front of Lin Yao, a withered hand reaching for Lin Yao's neck. This claw was both fast and ruthless; if it landed firmly, even a Dou Zong expert would be seriously injured.

However, Lin Yao simply smiled slightly, his body remaining completely still.

Just as Elder Jin's claws were about to touch Lin Yao's neck, a terrifying aura erupted from Lin Yao's body. That aura, like a volcanic eruption, instantly swept across the entire Demon Flame Valley. Elder Jin felt an irresistible force crashing into him, and his entire body was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the mountain wall, creating a human-shaped crater.

"This...this is..." Elder Yin's eyes widened, his face showing horror, "A...a Dou Zun?!"

He finally understood that the young man in front of him was someone they could not afford to mess with!

"Only realizing it now?" Lin Yao said calmly. "Too bad, too late."

He raised his right hand and gently clenched his fist.

In an instant, the entire space of Demon Flame Valley began to tremble violently. Spiderweb-like cracks spread through the void, emanating a terrifyingly destructive aura. It was a chain reaction triggered by the power of stars on the spatial level, as if the entire world was about to collapse under this single grasp.

The old demon and the silver elder were deathly pale, trembling so badly they could barely stand. They finally realized just how terrifying an opponent they had provoked.

"Senior, spare me! Senior, spare me!" The old demon knelt on the ground with a thud, kowtowing repeatedly. "I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness. I offended you, senior. Please have mercy!"

Old Yin immediately knelt down and begged for mercy, his previous arrogance completely gone.

Lin Yao looked down at them, his eyes devoid of any emotion.

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