Although Xiao Ling was reluctant, he also knew that the situation was special. He nodded and said, "Okay, senior sister, be careful."

Han Yue stood up and tidied her clothes, then leaned over and kissed Xiao Ling's forehead again. After a moment, they separated and said affectionately, "My dear, always think of me during the retreat."

Then he carefully opened the door, looked around, and after confirming that there was no one there, he looked back at Xiao Ling with a reluctant look and left in a hurry.

Xiao Ling looked at her departing back, his heart filled with attachment, and began to look forward to the sweet reunion after the retreat.

……

After Han Yue left, Xiao Ling slowly got up and began to carefully tidy up the slightly messy bed.

He put on his clothes in an orderly and leisurely manner, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes that had not yet completely dissipated.

After packing up, Xiao Ling took a deep breath, tried to adjust his state, and walked towards the training room at a leisurely pace.

On the winding path leading to the training room, Xiao Ling unexpectedly met the Little Medical Fairy.

The little medical fairy was wearing a dress as white as snow, the hem of her skirt fluttering gently in the wind, like a blooming white lotus.

There was a hint of concern on her beautiful face, and her lively eyes were like clear lake water.

"Xiao Ling, look at your expression, what did you just experience?" The Little Medical Fairy asked curiously, blinking her clear eyes like water.

The sound is clear and pleasant, like the sound of a mountain stream.

Xiao Ling was slightly startled, a barely perceptible panic flashed across his face, and then he revealed a gentle smile: "Nothing, just some personal matters."

The little medical fairy snorted softly, but her mind couldn't help but emerge the joke Xiao Ling made yesterday about asking her to give him a kiss as a reward.

Thinking of this, her cheeks instantly turned red, like the gorgeous sunset in the sky.

Xiao Ling looked at the little medical fairy's suddenly red face and felt a little confused, but he didn't think much about it. He just thought that she was thinking about something shy for a girl.

"Did the Little Medical Fairy see something?"

The Little Medical Fairy calmed herself down and tried to make her voice sound calm: "Then go to the training room quickly, don't delay."

Xiao Ling nodded and was about to turn around and leave, but the Little Medical Fairy suddenly seemed to have made up her mind. She walked lightly forward and kissed Xiao Ling on the cheek as lightly as a dragonfly touching the water.

After the kiss, her face turned red instantly. She didn't even dare to look at Xiao Ling again, and ran away like a frightened deer.

Chapter 156: Ancient Clan Message

Xiao Ling stood there in a daze, reached out and touched the cheek that was kissed, and a warm smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Then he turned around and continued walking towards the training room with this unexpected sweetness.

……

After Xiao Ling entered the training room, he looked focused and calm. He stood there for a while, adjusting his breathing rhythm to achieve a state of tranquility and concentration.

Afterwards, Xiao Ling methodically took out several sixth-grade pills from the system space.

One of them is called "Binglan Jingyan Pill". This pill is round and smooth, and its surface exudes wisps of coldness, as if it can condense the surrounding air into frost.

Xiao Ling gently held the pill, with a hint of expectation in his eyes: "Binglan Jingyan Pill, with the help of this pill, I should be able to suffer less when refining the Sea Heart Flame."

The other one is called "Xuanling Humai Dan". There is a mysterious light lingering around the pill, just like the twinkling stars in the night sky.

Xiao Ling stared at it and whispered softly: "Xuanling Meridian Protection Pill, I hope you can make my meridians stronger and withstand the powerful force of the Sea Heart Flame."

These two sixth-grade pills are both pill recipes that Yao Chen has spent a lot of time creating recently.

With Yao Chen's alchemy skills having already reached the peak of the eighth grade, it was more than enough for him to create some recipes to assist Xiao Ling in refining the sixth grade strange fire pill.

Yao Chen is now a soul body. He is unable to cultivate fighting spirit and improve his cultivation. In his spare time, he likes to study alchemy and has created many elixir recipes.

After making these preparations, Xiao Ling took a deep breath and with a determined look, he took out the Green Lotus Pedestal and Sea Heart Flame from the system space.

The Green Lotus Pedestal emits a soft and mysterious green light, like a divine object from ancient times, full of a mysterious atmosphere.

The Sea Heart Flame leaped on the Green Lotus Pedestal. The dark blue flame was beautiful but concealed a violent force, as if it would break free from its restraints and wreak havoc at any time.

The moment Xiao Ling took the Sea Heart Flame off the Green Lotus Pedestal, the Sea Heart Flame immediately revealed its ferocious nature and began to become restless.

The blue flames suddenly exploded, the temperature around them rose sharply, and the air seemed to be ignited.

Xiao Ling was not in a hurry and quickly mobilized the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame in the Dou Crystal.

In an instant, a brilliant golden flame gushed out from his palm, like an indestructible barrier, temporarily suppressing the violent power of the Sea Heart Flame.

The golden light of the Golden Emperor's Burning Sky Flame and the blue flame of the Sea Heart Flame intertwined and collided with each other. For a moment, the training room was shining with light and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ling decisively took the "Binglan Jingyan Pill" and "Xuanling Humai Pill".

The pill entered the stomach and instantly transformed into two completely different forces.

The "Binglan Jingyan Pill" released a cool breath that quickly spread throughout his body, as if bringing a cool rain to his hot body, greatly alleviating the burning sensation brought by the Sea Heart Flame.

The "Xuanling Meridian Protecting Pill" exerted a powerful nourishing and consolidating effect. Xiao Ling could clearly feel that his meridians had become tougher and wider, as if they had turned into wide rivers that could accommodate raging torrents.

After making all these preparations, Xiao Ling looked determined, gritted his teeth, and swallowed the Sea Heart Flame directly into his stomach.

As soon as it entered his body, the Sea Heart Flame attacked his insides madly like a ferocious beast.

Despite the help of the elixir, Xiao Ling could still feel the intense pain, but relying on his experience in refining strange fire many times and his strong will, he kept his mind focused and did not let himself fall into confusion.

Just as the power of the Sea Heart Flame was about to break through his body's defenses, a cool energy suddenly emanated from his chest.

This energy quickly spread throughout his body, healing the parts of Xiao Ling that were burned by the Sea Heart Flame, allowing him to stay awake and focused.

Xiao Ling endured the pain and began to practice the Burning Technique with all his strength.

His mind was completely immersed in the operation of the technique, guiding the energy of the Sea Heart Flame to flow slowly along specific meridian routes.

Every inch of progress requires tremendous effort and intense pain, but Xiao Ling always perseveres.

After a long and arduous process, the Sea Heart Flame gradually approached the Na Ling in the Dou Crystal.

The dark blue flame seemed to be attracted by some mysterious force and merged into the Na Ling bit by bit.

After the Sea Heart Flame successfully entered the Naling, Xiao Ling sat cross-legged quietly on the spot, adjusting his breath and preparing to refine the Sea Heart Flame's energy.

For a moment, there was complete silence in the training room, as if all the noise in the world was isolated outside, leaving only Xiao Ling and this quiet space.

……

At the same time, Xiao Xun'er was sitting at a stone table in her courtyard, holding an ancient book in her hands and reading it with relish.

The sun shines on her body, outlining a beautiful silhouette, and the breeze blows gently, blowing her hair, adding a bit of lively beauty.

At this moment, in the originally peaceful courtyard, a strange fluctuation suddenly appeared in the air.

I saw a black shadow slowly condensing in the corner like thick ink. It was a vague outline at first, then gradually became clearer, and finally turned into a human-shaped black shadow.

After Ling Ying appeared, he quickly knelt on one knee to salute Xiao Xun'er and said respectfully, "Miss Xun'er, there is news from the clan that you are about to turn sixteen, and the clan is preparing to hold a coming-of-age ceremony for you. I hope you can go back."

Xiao Xun'er frowned slightly, put down the ancient book in her hand, and said softly, "So sudden? What's the matter? Is it just a coming-of-age ceremony?"

Hearing Xiao Xun'er's question, Ling Ying lowered his head and responded: "Miss, there is one more thing. The clan is asking whether the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade has been found. If it has not been found yet, the clan will send others to investigate."

Xiao Xun'er was silent for a moment, and the Tushe ancient emperor jade that Xiao Ling gave her emerged in her mind, and she had her own plans in mind.

After all, Xiao Xun'er has lived in the Xiao family for some years, and she still has feelings for the Xiao family.

If the ancient clan really sends other people to look for the Tushe Ancient Emperor Jade, they will not be so polite.

Thinking of Xiao Ling's amazing talent for cultivation, he couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency.

Although he was well aware that he had great talent, his bloodline had not yet awakened and he was unable to quickly improve his cultivation. Xiao Ling was now almost reaching the Dou Zong realm, but he was still only a seven-star Dou Wang.

Xiao Xun'er thought to herself, "Perhaps returning to the Ancient Clan and using the clan's resources will allow me to quickly improve my cultivation and catch up with Brother Xiao Ling without awakening my bloodline. But I still want to wait until Xiao Ling's retreat is over before returning to the Ancient Clan."

Thinking of this, Xiao Xun'er looked up and said to Ling Ying, "Uncle Ling, there is no rush for this matter. I will discuss it with Brother Xiao Ling after he finishes his retreat and then make a decision."

Chapter 157 The Peak of Fighting Emperor

Ling Ying nodded upon hearing this. He did not interfere with Xiao Xun'er's decision. After all, Xiao Xun'er had an extraordinary status in the ancient clan, and she naturally had her reasons for making such a decision.

He was just executing the orders from the ancient clan, and would also respect Xiao Xun'er's choice.

"Yes, Miss Xun'er, I will reply to the clan and inform them of your situation. However, please make a decision as soon as possible. I'm afraid the elders in the clan won't wait too long."

Ling Ying's tone was calm, but his words revealed his concern for Xiao Xun'er and his understanding of the pressure from the ancient clan's top leaders.

Xiao Xun'er nodded slightly, indicating that she understood.

She knew the power and rules of the ancient clan, and was also aware of her own responsibilities.

But she also understood that Xiao Ling was a special person to her, and she didn't want the clan's affairs to affect her relationship with Xiao Ling.

"Uncle Ling, you go back first. I will think about it carefully." After Xiao Xun'er finished speaking, Ling Ying's figure flashed and turned into a black shadow, gradually dissipating into the air, as if he had never appeared.

Xiao Xun'er picked up the ancient book again, but her mood was not as calm as before.

……

Meanwhile, Xiao Ling in the training room was concentrating on refining the Sea Heart Flame and was oblivious to what was happening in the outside world.

In his body, the Sea Heart Flame, the Golden Emperor's Burning Sky Flame, and the Blue Lotus Earth Core Fire blended together and gradually merged, and Xiao Ling's strength also steadily increased in the process.

Time passed quietly, two months went by in a hurry, the light in the training room gradually dimmed, and Xiao Ling's aura became more restrained and profound.

When the surging energy brought by the last trace of the Sea Heart Flame was completely refined and absorbed in Xiao Ling's body through the guidance of the "Burning Art", his body seemed to have undergone a baptism of rebirth.

At this moment, Xiao Ling's eyes slowly opened. At that moment, the gleam of light that flashed in his eyes was like a sword that cut through the darkness, sharp and dazzling, illuminating his entire spiritual world.

This light is not only a symbol of his improved strength, but also a reflection of his deep desire for power.

Xiao Ling deeply felt the newborn power in his body. It was like the rolling water of the Yangtze River, rushing through his meridians and bringing him an unprecedented sense of power.

The refining of the Sea Heart Flame not only made Xiao Ling's strength achieve a qualitative leap, but also tempered and purified his soul.

Xiao Ling clearly realized that he was no longer far away from the Dou Zong realm that ordinary people dreamed of, but had taken another solid step.

Xiao Ling walked out of the training room slowly. Although his steps were light, they were full of strength and confidence.

Standing in the center of the courtyard, looking up at the starry sky, his eyes sparkled with longing and determination for the future.

He waved his hand gently, as if he was commanding the stars in the entire universe.

"On this vast road of cultivation, I, Xiao Ling, may just be a star that has not yet shone," Xiao Ling's voice was low and powerful, as if stating an indisputable fact.

"But even if it is just a glimmer of light, I still have the dream of lighting up the night sky, letting the stars guide me, and letting the heaven and earth bear witness to me."

"The peak of Douhuang," Xiao Ling's tone was full of yearning, but also a bit of unyielding.

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