Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, I am your second master.

Giving up the Burning Blade Technique is equivalent to giving up the hope of his teacher's resurrection. Moreover, Xiao Yan has already learned about the background of his beloved sister Xiao Xun'er, a powerful force that even his second grandfather could not offend!

The pinnacle of the continent, the resurrected teacher!

Or should one choose to preserve their life?

"Second Grandfather, what would happen if I gave up this strange fire?" Xiao Yan asked Xiao Li.

Xiao Li raised an eyebrow: "Not good. You will lose the right to fight for the Xiao clan and become a spoiled brat."

Xiao Yan smiled and reached out one hand towards the red flame.

"Although my father once warned me to do things only when I was sure of success!"

Xiao Yan turned his hand and headed towards the magma stone seat with the purple butterfly.

"But I have never listened to my father!"

Xiao Li smiled with relief.

The update will be a little late.

The update for November 1st will be a little late, I can't finish writing it.

Here's a little preview: it's time for Xiao Li to mess with Xiao Yan! Nalan Yanran isn't going to call off the engagement, so Xiao Yan will lack challenges. Since that's the case, let's put some pressure on him! Hehehe

Chapter 225 The troublesome Netherworld Poison Fire, a solution

(I'll update this chapter first; I'm working hard on the other two! Sending you all a big thumbs up!)

Xiao Yan held the magma stone seat in his hands, looking at the pale purple butterfly fluttering in the center of the seat.

"Teacher, how do we absorb this deadly stuff?" Xiao Yan asked.

"Now you know fear?" the old medicine master said irritably.

"There's no other way. Second Master has already given me the choice, so I can't give up cultivating the Burning Technique. I believe this is a test from Second Grandfather. This Netherworld Poison Fire is already ranked low on the Strange Fire Ranking."

"I'm sure Second Master has his own reasons for doing this. By the way, Teacher, do you have a way to help me absorb this Netherworld Poison Flame?" Xiao Yan asked.

After pondering for a moment, Yao Lao said, "The core ability of this Netherworld Poison Fire is its deadly toxicity. The toxins contained in the flames can corrode fighting spirit and flesh. Even a little bit will make one wish for death."

However, if you can subdue the Netherworld Poison Fire, you can create a body that is immune to all poisons, at which point most of the deadly poisons on the continent will be ineffective against you.

In the Dou Qi Continent, there is a profession called Poison Master. Some Poison Masters are extremely ruthless in their use of poison. With this Netherworld Poison Flame protecting you, you will not fear the methods of most Poison Masters.

Xiao Yan asked in confusion, "Most? Why not all?"

The old doctor said speechlessly, "You should know that there is always someone better. There is a special physique in this world that can improve one's cultivation by taking poison. It can reach the level of a Dou Zong expert in just a few years by taking poison."

"I encountered such outrageous people when I was young; they were truly unreasonable."

"So, teacher, did you win?"

The old doctor stroked his beard proudly and laughed, "Of course, I am the better one! Cough cough, let's deal with this deadly Netherworld Poison Fire first. Little Yanzi, let me say this first: when you revive me in the future, don't use this Netherworld Poison Fire. I don't want to become a ghost or a monster."

"Uh, we haven't subdued the Netherworld Poison Fire yet," Xiao Yan said speechlessly.

"Alright, brat, go check out your treasure vault. I haven't seen it yet. I wonder what good stuff you have!" The old man was already quite impatient.

"Yes, yes, teacher!"

. . . . . .

Back mountain,

Xiao Yan was standing in front of a stone gate that was seven zhang tall.

"Oh, Yan'er~ Are you here to retrieve five items from the treasure vault?" An old man dressed in a blue robe slowly sat up, looking at Xiao Yan with a smile.

Xiao Yan bowed respectfully to the old man and said, "Great-Grandfather, are you well?"

"Alright, alright, go get them. Remember, you can only take five items."

This old man was Xiao Ting, the eldest member of the Xiao family besides the two ancestors.

With a wave of his hand, Xiao Ting opened the stone door, and Xiao Yan walked straight through it.

After walking through a quiet tunnel for a few minutes, a slightly dazzling light struck. Xiao Yan squinted and then saw a magnificent golden palace appear before him.

As usual, Xiao Yan walked straight into the magnificent palace. This was not his first time visiting this treasure vault; it was said to have been opened up by a top expert from his family.

"Wow! Little Yanzi, your family has such a place! But it's not unreasonable for your family to have such a place." Yao Lao floated out directly from the Bone Flame Ring.

"Teacher, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to come out like this?" Xiao Yan asked Yao Lao in surprise.

"What are you afraid of? Your family has known about me for a long time. I have good news for you. It was your second grandfather who arranged for me to absorb your battle qi. Of course, I originally wanted to do the same thing as you, as a test. Hehe~" Old Yao laughed unkindly.

Xiao Yan's lips twitched. Although he had roughly guessed it, he was still a little uncomfortable. After all, he had been subjected to ridicule for nearly three years. It was only because he was thick-skinned that he had such a strong heart, otherwise he would have ended his own life long ago.

"Second Master's perverse sense of humor is hard to judge. I have a bad feeling that he might do something big next." Xiao Yan felt very uneasy.

"Ahh~"

In the void, Xiao Li sneezed: "This brat is talking bad about me? I'm doing this all for your own good! Why can't you understand?"

Once inside the treasure vault, the old apothecary had already let loose and indulged in his own way.

"This is Ice Spirit Flame Grass! What a treasure! Its spirit-absorbing quality is so good? And this is... Azure Wood Immortal Vine."

"And here too! Snow Bone Ginseng, Blood Demon Fruit, and Evergreen Spirit Vine! We have the main ingredients for the Bone-Growing and Blood-Melting Pill! Little Yanzi, your family is really rich."

The old doctor sighed, saying that he had found many rare things here, and some of them had spatial barriers that even he would find difficult to break unless he were resurrected!

But that doesn't stop Yao Lao from looking at these good things.

'So many Grade 8 pills! This kid is really amazing. Judging from the quality, his success rate in refining Grade 8 pills is extremely high, probably around 80% or higher than mine back in the day!'

The old doctor stroked his beard as he looked at these fine things.

"Teacher, teacher! Old man! Why aren't you looking for the medicinal herbs we need? Time waits for no one!" Xiao Yan shouted loudly from next to Yao Lao.

"Oh! I was distracted. Let me take a look. If it's about absorbing Netherworld Poison Fire, then the Blood Lotus Pill is definitely useless. However, it can be kept as a backup. Although Spirit Absorption Pills are rare, you should be able to buy one with your wealth, young master."

If all else fails, try asking those two girls. They can definitely get it for you. Let me see... Ah, I've got it! A sixth-grade pill, the [Heavenly Profound Ice Nether Pill]

You can take these Thousand-Year Ice Marrow and Nine-Leaf Nether Lotus! These two medicinal herbs are extremely rare; you might not find them again.

The old master has already devised a formula for refining the Netherworld Poison Fire.

"Heavenly Profound Ice Nether Pill? A sixth-grade pill! That's amazing! What's the use of this pill, Teacher?" Xiao Yan immediately became interested. Although he already knew how to refine pills and could refine first-grade pills on his own, how many years had Xiao Yan been refining pills? He was still far from being a master!

"If it were anyone else, they would only be able to stare helplessly at this Netherworld Poison Fire. At least some of the old guys I know would definitely not be able to do it. It's not that I look down on them, but they are bound by rules and regulations and have completely lost the joy of alchemy."

Uh, I seem to have gone off on a tangent. Let me introduce you to the Heavenly Profound Ice Nether Pill. It's a sixth-grade pill, which is even higher than the Battle Spirit Pill that can raise a Battle King by one star.

The key ingredients for this pill are four: Thousand-Year Ice Marrow, Nine-Leaf Nether Lotus, Dragon Blood Crystal, and a magic core from a fifth-order poison-attribute magical beast!

This Thousand-Year Ice Marrow is an extremely cold treasure. If someone who cultivates ice-attribute battle qi refines it, their ice-attribute battle qi will greatly improve! Moreover, extreme cold counters poison, effectively suppressing the deadly poison of the Netherworld Poison Fire!

Dragon Blood Crystal is a special crystal refined from the essence and blood of dragon-type magical beasts. It can temporarily enhance the strength of your physical body and help you resist the burning of strange fire!

The highly poisonous demonic beast core and the Nine-Leaf Nether Lotus complement each other, using poison to fight poison! They transform the toxicity of the Netherworld Poison Fire into battle qi, helping you to better refine the Netherworld Poison Fire!

Normally, this Heavenly Profound Ice Nether Pill is a special pill for cultivators who possess both ice and poison attributes. I never expected it to be used here!

The old doctor explained to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan's eyes lit up: "Teacher, you truly are a teacher! My admiration for you is like a boundless river! A great alchemist like you, Teacher..." (omitting a series of praises).

Yao Lao stroked his beard, listening to Xiao Yan's praise with a smug look on his face.

in the void,

Xiao Li stroked his chin and nodded, saying, "As expected of Elder Yao, you really have a way. Laugh, laugh, I hope you can laugh later, hehehe, cough cough~ I couldn't help it again, hehehe!"

Chapter 226 The King Who Saved the Day

Outside Wutan City,

A boy carrying a huge iron ruler stands on a thick tree, looking at the bustling city where he grew up.

"Sigh~ I'll have to leave eventually, it's really hard to say goodbye," Xiao Yan sighed.

"Little Yanzi, remember this: your path to becoming a strong person is destined to be lonely. This path is long and difficult, and once you embark on it, it will be hard to turn back," Yao Lao said calmly.

"I understand, teacher. Where are we going next?" Xiao Yan asked.

Yao Lao: "Our destination is the Tagor Desert, which requires crossing the Monster Mountain Range. I've looked at the map. You should go to Qingshan Town first, as it's the closest point to the Monster Mountain Range. You need to go there to hone your skills and reach at least a three or four-star Dou Shi level. Then, while you're at it, go find a fifth-tier monster core!"

"Qingshan Town? Okay, I'm here in Qingshan Town! Wait! What did you just say, old man?! Cross the Monster Mountain Range? Am I stupid or are you stupid? I'm only a nine-star Dou Zhe, you want me to feed the monsters?!" Xiao Yan belatedly realized what was happening and then shouted.

"It's in dangerous places that potential is unleashed. I plan to have you advance to the rank of Battle Master in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Since we're going to look for magic cores anyway, why not take a trip along the way?"

"On the way? Oh well, what can I do? You're my teacher, after all. You can't possibly harm me, right? By the way, teacher, what about the Earth-rank fighting technique you mentioned last time? When are you going to pass it on to your disciple?" Xiao Yan said with a grin.

"Hey, you brat! Isn't the Eight Extremes Collapse enough for you? You haven't even mastered the Eight Extremes Collapse yet, and you still want more? Aren't the Absorbing Palm and the Blowing Fire Palm enough for you?" Old Yao said, blowing his beard and glaring.

"Who would complain about having too few combat techniques? Besides, this is a low-level combat technique; apart from my family, only a handful of forces in the entire Jia Ma Empire possess it. Furthermore, for a disciple of the Medicine Venerable to not even be able to afford a low-level combat technique, isn't that a disgrace to you, Medicine Venerable? Hehe~"

Xiao Yan rubbed his hands together.

"Hey you brat! Trying to provoke me, huh? Fine, when we get to the Monster Mountain Range, I'll teach you a fighting technique that's perfect for pairing with your Xuan Heavy Ruler. If you use it well, its power will be considerable!"

"Alright, thank you, teacher! But should I still be whipped for this Earth-rank combat skill?"

The old doctor chuckled and said, "What? You've gotten addicted to smoking, kid? I'll grant your wish."

"Don't don't!"

in the void,

"The Monster Mountain Range, Green Mountain Town? Little Fairy Doctor? Oh dear~ I wonder if we can meet again, and if they still have such a connection? If Little Fairy Doctor is still willing to risk her life for Xiao Yan, then Xiao Yan, if you don't accept her, I'll break your third leg!"

. . . . . .

"Huh!" Xiao Yan suddenly felt a chill in his lower body and jumped up in surprise.

"What's wrong, Xiao Yanzi? Why are you touching me there? Are you thinking about your fiancée? Or that lover? Or both of them? Young people know what they're doing! Hehe~" Yao Lao teased.

"Irregular old man!"

. . . . . .

Qingshan Town

Xiao Yan carried the Xuanzhong Ruler on his back, had a blade of grass in his mouth, and held his head up with both hands, looking up at the sky.

"The sun shines brightly, the flowers smile at me~ The little birds say good morning! They ask me why I'm carrying the Xuanzhong Ruler, 'Young master wants to...'"

"Stop, stop, stop! What kind of crap are you singing? It was okay at the beginning, but it went wrong at the end!" Yao Lao quickly interrupted Xiao Yan.

"Isn't it just that I'm in the mood? Hehe." Xiao Yan said with a grin.

"Help!!!"

Suddenly a loud voice came from behind, and upon closer listening, it was found to be a woman's voice.

"Hmm? What's that noise? Let's go check it out!" Xiao Yan was immediately attracted by the sound and ran over with the Xuan Heavy Ruler on his shoulder.

Xiao Yan ran for a few hundred meters and saw several burly men with fierce faces blocking a girl in a white dress. Although the girl's appearance was not stunning, she was still a rare beauty. Her serene smile exuded a fresh and ethereal temperament.

The most eye-catching feature of the girl was her slender waist, bound by a green ribbon. Gazing at that waist, so small it could be encircled with one's hand, was captivating.

At this moment, the girl was blocked by several burly men and leaned against the tree trunk with a look of fear on her face.

"Hehe, Little Fairy Doctor, why don't you submit to me and become my wife? I certainly won't treat you badly, provided you serve me well!" the burly man at the head of the group said with a lewd laugh.

"No!" Little Fairy Doctor said stubbornly, her right hand clenched tightly as if she were holding onto something.

"Brother, why waste your breath on her! Let's try something new first!" A burly man reached out to put his hand on Little Fairy Doctor's shoulder!

"Baji collapse!"

Suddenly, a figure rushed over and punched the burly man directly.

Peng——

The tall, burly man was actually knocked away, flying more than ten meters, and lay on the ground, his life hanging in the balance.

"How could such filth occur in broad daylight? This young master will not stand idly by and draw his sword to help those in need!" Xiao Yan made what he considered a very cool entrance.

"You dare offend our Fierce Tiger Gang, you little brat! You're asking for death!" The burly leader brandished his knife and slashed.