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

Venerable Tianhe simply clasped his hands in greeting. He was slightly younger than the others, but they were still roughly of the same generation, so there was no need for further formalities.

"Now that everyone is here, let's get down to business. This is the first time the Three Thousand Burning Flames have been distributed as a reward, so I must remind you all of that."

These Three Thousand Burning Flames possess mature intelligence, and their overall strength is equivalent to that of a Dou Zun. Please be careful when attempting to subdue them.

The Star Domain will be opened by the three of us. Because it was sealed by the Pill Tower, the Three Thousand Burning Flames harbors a very high level of hatred towards the Pill Tower and is prone to going berserk. Please remember to be extremely careful.

Chapter 100 Star Domain, Three Thousand Burning Flames

today,

The day when the top ten of the Pill Gathering enter the Star Domain to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flames is approaching. Many people are very curious about who will win the Three Thousand Burning Flames.

In the plaza outside the Danta,

"Those entering the star field, prepare."

Xuan Kongzi stood on the void, looking down from above, his deep voice resounding throughout the world.

Whoosh whoosh!

The top ten contestants in this alchemy competition all flew in the sky, but most of them were standing on the void, except for Xiao Li, who had a pair of pitch-black battle qi wings behind him.

As soon as Xuan Kongzi and the other two saw the people arrive, they began to act. Their hand seals were as fast as lightning, and a vast wave of soul energy spread out from their bodies. Soon after, everyone saw that the void sky suddenly began to fluctuate violently.

Then, a pale silver spatial gate appeared before everyone's eyes.

Xuan Kongzi: "On this trip, elders from the Pill Tower will accompany you. The elders will explain the rules to you in detail."

As soon as Xuan Kongzi finished speaking, an old man in white robes appeared in front of everyone: "I am Dan Xun. I will be leading you into the Star Domain this time. Remember, once you enter, just follow me. If anyone disobeys the rules, I have the right to disqualify him from entering the Star Domain this time."

The elder's surname is Dan, so he is most likely a member of the Dan family!

Xiao Li looked at the Dan family member next to him. The Dan family member's eyes had indeed changed, showing joy, respect, and a hint of fear.

"Everyone, let's go."

Elder Danxun was the first to enter the spatial gate, followed by Venerable Tianhe, who led all the top ten contestants of the Alchemy Gathering into the spatial gate and disappeared from everyone's sight.

The void suddenly rippled, and then eleven figures appeared.

As everyone revealed themselves, Xiao Li instantly felt a scorching heat rushing towards him. At the same time, the Yin-Yang Heart Flame within his body also suddenly became intensely hot.

This situation caused Xiao Li's heart to pound. This was the first time Xiao Li had encountered such a situation. It was probably what would happen when one kind of strange fire met another kind of strange fire!

The so-called star field is a space forcibly torn apart by the three giants of the Pill Tower. This kind of space is naturally not as good as the Pill Realm, and it is particularly desolate.

A faint, scorching mist permeated the surroundings, and faint rays of light seeped into the space, making the light here appear slightly cold.

"Is this the power of stars?" Xiao Li sensed the surrounding aura.

The Three Thousand Burning Flames, also known as the Star Flames, are formed by relying on the power of stars. The places where the Three Thousand Burning Flames reside are naturally rich in the power of stars.

Elder Danxun said, "Follow me and don't get separated. This star field exists in spatial rifts, some of which are directly connected to the void. If you venture in, you should understand the consequences."

Just as Xiao Li was about to follow, a hand suddenly landed on his shoulder. Xiao Li turned his head and saw that it was Venerable Tianhe.

"What's wrong with Elder Jiang?" Xiao Li asked.

"It's nothing. It's just that you're just a little Dou Huang. I'll take you with me. If you get banished to the void, the continent will lose an excellent alchemist."

Besides, after all these years, I've finally met a worthy comrade. If you were to perish, who would I challenge?

Venerable Tianhe truly regarded Xiao Li as a rival. Although their cultivation levels and ages differed greatly, it did not prevent their alchemy skills from becoming similar. Venerable Tianhe eagerly anticipated a thrilling contest between Xiao Li and himself once Xiao Li became a powerful figure.

"Venerable Tianhe, remember to take me with you. Although I am still a bit behind the two of you, I will also work hard to improve my alchemy skills after we return, and then we can have another match." Chixiaozi said from not far away.

"Oh? Sure, come find me at Tianhe Mountain in the Southern Region then, I'll be waiting for your challenge! Hahahaha." Venerable Tianhe laughed loudly.

Several other alchemists didn't understand why these three eighth-grade alchemists had such a good relationship.

Elder Danxun smiled, for this was the true nature of an alchemist: pure alchemy, where skill is the only measure, not using one's status to do shady things.

The group flew rapidly through the void, head down, for about ten minutes.

Suddenly, Xiao Li felt the Yin-Yang Heart Flame within his body surge violently, indicating that the Three Thousand Burning Flames were very close to him.

Soon, a blinding burst of light appeared, and the object within that light finally came into clear view.

"Damn it." Chi Xiaozi cursed again.

The others were also stunned; it was the first time they had ever seen such a scene!

Within the light was a colossal dragon whose length was unseen. Its eyes were closed, and its body was coiled and twisted. A strange, purplish-black flame swirled around its massive body, and as the flame rose, the surrounding space seemed to distort.

In the vast void, a giant dragon coiled, with purplish-black flames constantly seeping out from its body, burning tirelessly. This magnificent scene evoked an overwhelming sense of awe.

"Three Thousand Burning Flames!" Xiao Li exclaimed in shock. The Yin-Yang Heart Flame in his hand was originally formed when the Yin-Yang Twin Flames devoured a Fallen Heart Flame sub-flame, giving the Yin-Yang Twin Flames the characteristics of the Fallen Heart Flame and transforming it into the Yin-Yang Heart Flame.

Xiao Li had seen the Nine Dragons Thunderfire before. The Yin Yang Heart Flame was inferior to the Nine Dragons Thunderfire in quality, but it was on par with it in terms of level. The two were like two equally unwilling to admit defeat to each other.

However, this Three Thousand Burning Flames caused Xiao Li's Yin-Yang Heart Flame to tremble.

As Xiao Li gazed at the enormous dragon body, something suddenly occurred to him.

'Hiss~ I remember that the Three Thousand Burning Flames was a strange flame of a certain ancient dragon, and to subdue it, one would need the dragon seal of the ancient dragon clan.'

Forget it, what does it have to do with me? I already have the Yin-Yang Heart Flame, and this Three Thousand Burning Flames is not meant for me. No matter how strong it is, I can never subdue it.

This Three Thousand Burning Flames, at the Dou Zun level, is destined to be unattainable for me.

Elder Danxun then looked at the top ten contestants of the Pill Gathering, and first looked at Xiao Li: "Young friend Wang Li, why don't you go first? Anyway, you already have a different kind of fire, and it's impossible for you to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flames, but you are still second place."

"We can't let you come all this way for nothing. I'll escort you and let you get up close and personal with the Three Thousand Burning Flames. It'll broaden your experience. What do you all think?"

"We will follow the elder's orders." The other participants had no objections.

After entering the star field, they all regarded the others as competitors, but excluded Xiao Li, because Xiao Li already had a different kind of fire, and his presence was just a formality.

"Ok."

Elder Danxun grabbed Xiao Li's shoulder and used his battle qi to protect Xiao Li as he approached the Three Thousand Burning Flames.

Just as Xiao Li and Elder Danxun arrived before the dragon head of the Three Thousand Burning Flames, the Three Thousand Burning Flames' enormous dragon eyes suddenly opened.

Xiao Li immediately felt a chill run down his spine. This big guy's eyes were too cold. It was clearly a strange fire, so why was it looking at people with such indifference?

"Wang Li, place your palm on the forehead of the Three Thousand Burning Flames. There is a dragon scale there that has not been covered by the purple-black flames. Then, infiltrate it with your soul power. Anyway, you will not abandon your own strange fire to subdue the dangerous Three Thousand Burning Flames."

"Just consider it a formality; participation is what matters!" Elder Danxun said with a smile.

Chapter 101 Holy Son of Sound Valley

"This is just going through the motions, the point is to participate, that's so cool," Xiao Li complained.

However, Xiao Li still gave it a try. It wouldn't hurt to touch the Three Thousand Burning Flames.

"Huh? This is a seal?"

Xiao Li discovered that the dragon scales of the Three Thousand Burning Flames were covered with black lines that looked like spider silk. These black lines intertwined with each other, forming extremely strange-looking runes. These runes were tightly attached to the dragon scales, like an enormous black net that completely enveloped the Three Thousand Burning Flames.

"What a powerful seal! It's even more powerful than the seal of Canaan Academy. However, the three giants of the Pill Tower are at least at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Zun, and they may already be at the Transcendent Dou Zun level. Naturally, the seal they maintain is powerful."

The seal at Canaan Academy was set up by the dean, but it was maintained by the Dou Zong elders and a series of Dou Huang and Dou Wang elders from the inner academy. Therefore, its efficiency was definitely not as high as that at the Pill Tower.

Xiao Li kept stroking the dragon scale, and some thoughts began to form in his mind about what direction he should focus on in his future cultivation.

'Should we then pursue the path of sealing, sealing the enemy's cultivation with a single move? Weakening the enemy's cultivation would allow us to annihilate them. The enemy's weakening is equivalent to my strengthening. Hmm! Great!'

Fighting with your life on the line isn't really my style, but using underhanded tactics is fine, as long as I can win.

As Xiao Li pondered this, the corners of his mouth continued to turn upwards, and his hand, which had been stroking the dragon scales, kept scratching.

"Human! Are you done yet?! Now that you have the strange fire, get out of here and stop scratching my dragon scales!"

The Three Thousand Burning Flames suddenly spoke, its voice extremely angry. It was used to people coming to try to subdue it, but this weak human in front of it, who clearly possessed a strange flame, was just coming to take a look, but kept scratching its dragon scales, making it very uncomfortable.

"Oh, sorry, I was lost in thought and disturbed you. You can go back to sleep," Xiao Li said somewhat awkwardly.

"roll!"

The Three Thousand Burning Flames snorted coldly, but its gaze toward Xiao Li was somewhat different. This was the first time it had seen a human apologize to it, perhaps because this human had no chance of subduing it, which made the Three Thousand Burning Flames' senses slightly better.

"You! Get out then!" Xiao Li roared, and then immediately ran away.

Three Thousand Blazing Flames: ...

Everyone watched as Xiao Li emerged, but said nothing. After all, he already possessed a different kind of flame, far ahead of the competition. There was only one of the Three Thousand Burning Flames, and out of nine people, only one would be lucky enough to win, or there might not even be a lucky one.

Elder Danxun looked at Xiao Li with a smile and said, "How are you feeling, young friend Wang Li?"

Xiao Li shook his head: "These Three Thousand Burning Flames are too fierce. My Yin Yang Twin Flames are much better."

The Yin-Yang Heart Flame in Xiao Li's hand transformed into a nimble Yin-Yang fish, affectionately nuzzling against Xiao Li's cheek.

Dan Xun: "Alright, alright, I know you have a different kind of fire, so stop showing off. Next, Venerable Tianhe, you will start and try to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flames in order."

"Ah."

Starting with Venerable Tianhe, they attempted to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flames.

Xiao Li didn't have much to do. He wasn't a Dou Zong yet, so he couldn't use the power of space to cultivate here. The fire attribute energy here was abundant, as was the rich star power, making it a good choice whether to cultivate Dou Qi or soul power.

"Hmm?" Xiao Li suddenly realized that his Yin-Yang Heart Flame seemed to really like the environment here, as it was devouring the fire-attribute energy and star power scattered around it.

The Yin-Yang Heart Flame, transformed into a Yin-Yang fish, suddenly looked at the Three Thousand Burning Flames. Then, its form changed, and the Yin-Yang Heart Flame transformed into a dragon that looked almost identical to the Three Thousand Burning Flames.

However, the Yin-Yang Heart Flame is not large in size, and is far smaller than the Three Thousand Burning Flames.

"Hmm? You think this is domineering, so you want to become like this?" Xiao Li could sense the meaning expressed by the Yin-Yang Heart Flame. The Yin-Yang Heart Flame had been with him for so long, and Xiao Li had no intention of erasing its intelligence.

Among the strange flames, apart from the Void Devouring Flame and the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, which have precedents of betrayal, the other strange flames seem to be the only ones without such precedents. Especially this Three Thousand Burning Flame in front of us, it truly loves its master.

Xiao Li also particularly liked this Yin-Yang Heart Flame and had no intention of replacing it; he only wanted to make the Yin-Yang Heart Flame even stronger.

Now that they are in the star field, next to the Three Thousand Burning Flames, the environment here is very suitable for the growth of Yin Yang Heart Flame. Xiao Li let Yin Yang Heart Flame eat its fill, and later he will find a treasure land with rich fire attribute energy to properly nurture Yin Yang Heart Flame.

Xiao Li watched as the Yin-Yang Heart Flame devoured fire-attribute energy, while the others approached the Three Thousand Burning Flames one after another, attempting to subdue it with their soul power, but all failed.

"Alas~ it seems I am not destined for this, but it doesn't matter, I have the Heavenly Crane Flame!" The Heavenly Crane Venerable was very carefree, with a white crane constantly dancing between his fingers.

"Haha, Venerable Tianhe is truly carefree. Since none of us gained anything and we're all at peace with ourselves, why don't we get together? I see there's a nice restaurant in Saint Pill City, how about we try it?"

Chi Xiaozi, with his extremely carefree personality, invited the top ten contestants to have a meal together.

"Hmm, I have an idea. I agree. Young friend Wang Li, are you going?" Venerable Tianhe nodded, then asked Xiao Li.

"sure."

"Hehe, shall we shamelessly go?" the other contestants said with a laugh.

Chi Xiaozi: "Of course! I didn't say it would just be a few of us, but all of us who are in the top ten of the Pill Gathering, let's go together. Elder Danxun, would you like to come along too?"

Elder Danxun shook his head: "I'm too old to handle too much excitement. You all go and have fun. My Holy Pill City is known as the number one city on the continent."

. . . . . .

the next day,

Xiao Li got up in a daze. He had gotten drunk again. He had only drunk a few cups before he collapsed. As for how he got back, it seemed that Mang Tianchi carried him back himself.

Xiao Li walked out in a daze and saw that it was already noon.

"Hey kid, you're awake? You can't hold your liquor, can you? You passed out after drinking so little?" Mang Tianchi's cheeky voice came from behind.

"Huh? Dean, I don't know either. I didn't drink much, but I felt dizzy and then collapsed," Xiao Li said, shrugging.

"Can't you use your fighting spirit to digest the alcohol?" Mang Tianchi said speechlessly.

"Oh? I forgot."

Mangtian Ruler: ... ...

"Alright, now that you're awake, I need to go out for a bit. I've already informed Su Yatou. After that, go directly to Yin Valley, and I'll take you back to Canaan Academy when I return," Mang Tianchi said.

"Huh? Dean, where are you going?" Xiao Li asked.

"Do you remember the jade tablet of the Thunder Saint at the Tianyuan Auction? I've heard that only those who possess the jade tablet can enter the Thunder Saint's ruins."

I'm going to see what treasures are in the ruins of this Demon Thunder Saint. It's said that there's more than one jade piece, so there will be quite a few opponents in the ruins. Your strength is too weak, so you should stay in the Sound Valley and cultivate properly.

Just wait for me to return. Hahahaha, I'm off!

Mang Tianchi left as soon as he finished speaking, leaving Xiao Li completely bewildered.