Chapter 165: Origin Heartfire
Compared to his teacher, Soul Void, Yao Yan still had some moral boundaries. Perhaps it was due to his nine years of compulsory education in his past life, his moral baseline was always quite high. Especially compared to the people of Dou Qi Continent, he was willing to plot for the Fallen Heart Flame, but if it meant letting the people from Black-Corner Domain massacre the Canaan Academy students, he couldn't bring himself to do it.
It wasn't a saintly heart, but just not wanting to harm the innocent. After all, these were young people under twenty, and moreover, they were the seeds that he would value in the future.
"What's wrong, feeling sorry for them?" Elder Yao glanced at Yao Yan, seemingly understanding what was on his mind, and teased.
"A bit, but the main thing is still the matter at hand. I'll infiltrate Canaan Academy later and take the chance to release the Fallen Heart Flame. If anything unexpected happens, I'll need you and Xiao Yi Xian to come to my aid. Until then, stay here and wait patiently," Yao Yan smiled and openly admitted his thoughts. However, he didn't forget his true purpose; compared to the Fallen Heart Flame, everything else could be put aside.
In Dou Qi Continent, strength was paramount. If you wanted to pity others, you first needed to have enough strength, otherwise, it was all a joke.
The weak despised compassion the most.
"Do you need me to go with you?" Elder Yao looked at Yao Yan, who intended to go alone, and raised an eyebrow in inquiry.
Xiao Yi Xian's gaze turned cold, her beautiful eyes showing a bit of fierceness. She pursed her red lips as if she wanted to say something, as she felt Yao Yan had been trying to push her aside. Did she look like such a burden?
"It's more convenient for me to act alone."
Yao Yan didn't explain much to Xiao Yi Xian. He needed to release the Fallen Heart Flame and also place the Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade into the magma, then inspect another Fallen Heart Flame seed. This wasn't something he could explain to others, nor did he want others to know. It would be much more convenient to go alone.
Xiao Yi Xian's gaze grew colder, and she clenched her fist but said nothing, standing quietly in place. Since he didn't want her help, why should she insist?
Elder Yao stroked his white beard, paused for a moment, and then nodded slowly. He reminded, "Be careful... We are not far from Canaan Academy's inner academy, but I haven't sensed any trace of the Fallen Heart Flame. Clearly, Canaan Academy's seal is quite effective. Getting it out won't be an easy task."
"Seems like you've forgotten that I have the Heavenly Lotus Earth Heartfire inside me, and the birthplace of the Fallen Heart Flame happens to be a volcanic crater," Yao Yan smiled and softly replied.
"They say that the Heavenly Lotus Earth Heartfire has the ability to control volcanic eruptions..." Elder Yao was momentarily stunned, then his voice grew heavier.
"It's not an exaggeration. The Heavenly Lotus Earth Heartfire really does have that ability," Yao Yan nodded, confirming his words.
The Heavenly Lotus Earth Heartfire was born from magma and had been compressed and refined by Earth's fire countless times, eventually taking shape. It inherently had the ability to control volcanic eruptions. If it were to produce a heavenly flame, it would become even more terrifying.
In some ways, once the Heavenly Lotus Earth Heartfire nurtured the spirit of a heavenly flame, its combat strength near a volcano would far exceed that of the Fallen Heart Flame.
After all, the force of a volcanic eruption, a natural destructive power, would be difficult even for a Dou Zong to face. Adding the power of a heavenly flame would exponentially increase the devastation.
"Do you have confidence?" Elder Yao's voice became solemn after hearing this.
A volcanic eruption... If something went wrong, Canaan Academy could be erased from Dou Qi Continent. If it was discovered that Yao Yan was involved, his future cultivation path would be extremely difficult. Even if he recovered to his peak, it might not be enough to protect him.
"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing. I won't cause too much damage to Canaan Academy," Yao Yan chuckled lightly and then waved his hand. He became a streak of light, heading straight for Canaan Academy's inner academy. His movements indicated that he had already carefully mapped the route and that his coming here was no coincidence.
Xiao Yi Xian watched him leave, biting her lip, unwilling to say, "Are we really not following him?"
"It's better if we don't. Tonight, Canaan Academy will be in great chaos. It might attract some unsavory individuals. If they target me in my current state, with that rogue's personality, he would certainly change targets. A simple matter could become troublesome. It's better to wait and see first, to avoid causing him trouble," Elder Yao replied calmly.
After a pause, he glanced at Xiao Yi Xian's complex expression and added, "Don't worry, this kid won't seek death. Since he dares to go alone, he must have some confidence. If anything goes wrong, we can act then."
He then surveyed the surrounding area with his keen eyes. He noticed the space around them had overlapping signs, clearly showing that some powerful experts were in seclusion nearby, likely the elders of Canaan Academy Yao Yan had mentioned.
"As expected of Canaan Academy, their foundation is indeed not weak…" Elder Yao thought to himself. Canaan Academy was a place for young people below the Dou Wang level, yet some of their experts had already touched the boundaries of Dou Zong. This alone proved the academy's reputation.
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Above the inner academy of Canaan Academy, two figures clashed, and the thunderous sound of Dou Qi resounded through the air. The surrounding space subtly vibrated, showing how intense and powerful the battle between these two Dou Zong experts, Su Qian and Mo Tianxing, truly was.
"The Black Magic Sect is really going to intervene!" Su Qian's face was extremely grim. He had not expected Han Feng to rally so many powerful people.
"The Breaking Sect Dan, its value is clear to you, Great Elder. Why ask again? Today, I'll have to intervene. If I offend you, I hope you can forgive me," Mo Tianxing said politely, but his Dou Qi was not held back in the slightest.
Although Mo Tianxing was only a One-Star Dou Zong, there was still a slight gap between him and Su Qian, a Two-Star Dou Zong. However, just holding off Su Qian was not difficult for him.
"One day, you'll regret your decision today!" Su Qian sneered, raising his hand and forming a Dou Qi whip, striking Mo Tianxing.
Mo Tianxing wasn't bothered and took the strike head-on, laughing, "Who can predict the future?"
As long as he got his hands on a Breaking Sect Dan, offending Canaan Academy was nothing. The Dou Qi Continent was vast, and if worse came to worst, he could abandon the Black Magic Sect's territory and find somewhere else to go. Once his son reached Dou Zong, the world would be his oyster.
Su Qian's face darkened, and he didn't waste more time talking. His palms twisted, and mighty Dou Qi poured from his hands, shaking the space with a slight tremble.
"Since we've torn the face off, let's tear it all the way," Han Feng said calmly, sensing Su Qian's resolve. He smiled coldly and gestured for the others to attack, signaling a battle to begin.
In an instant, dozens of Dou Wang-level experts started fighting, and the radiant Dou Qi lit up the entire night sky, waking many students who watched in fear, not knowing what was happening.
A few of the strong-ranking students tried to intervene, but several elders blocked them.
These elders knew well that these students weren't strong enough to intervene in this fight. If the previous batch of students had stayed, they might have added some battle strength. But for now, they needed to grow. If they jumped in, they could easily die at the hands of these experts.
If these students died, it would be the biggest loss for Canaan Academy.
That's why Su Qian had arranged for a few elders to watch over the students.
Even if the Fallen Heart Flame was lost, he wouldn't allow harm to come to the students. It was his duty as a teacher!
"Thank you, Sect Leader Mo. After this, Han Feng will definitely deliver what he promised!" Han Feng laughed loudly, his blue Dou Qi wings fluttering as he flew toward the Sky Burning Refining Tower. But midway, he was stopped by Hu Qian.
"You're not going anywhere!" Hu Qian coldly snorted, punching straight for Han Feng's forehead.
However, Han Feng seemed to have anticipated this. He skillfully dodged the strike and, with a grin, taunted, "You really hit hard. But do you think you can stop me? Seems a bit unrealistic."
Though Han Feng was only a Two-Star Dou Huang, his Heavenly Flame and the soul power of a Sixth-Peak Alchemist made him no joke. Even a true Dou Zong wouldn't be a challenge, let alone just a Nine-Star Dou Huang like Hu Qian.
"A mere Two-Star Dou Huang, your mouth is quite big!" Hu Qian roared, his palms forming a seal, releasing a huge energy palm towards Han Feng.
Han Feng wasn't afraid. Blue flames swirled around him like waves, sweeping toward the incoming energy palm. The waves of flame seemed to contain boundless power, devouring the Dou Qi in the palm as if water had absorbed the force of a punch.
The Heavenly Flame, under Han Feng's control, created a domain-like effect, sweeping away all incoming attacks.
This scene was also seen by Yao Yan, who had entered the inner academy. His eyes flickered with surprise. Han Feng's mastery of fire control was impressive, no wonder Elder Yao spoke so highly of him. His talent was indeed remarkable. If he hadn't ruined himself, Han Feng's achievements would have been far greater.
It could only be said that Han Feng ruined a good opportunity.
Yao Yan glanced at him a few times before withdrawing his gaze. His figure melted into the darkness as his soul power enveloped him, masking all his presence. Moving like a ghost, he quickly made his way toward the Sky Burning Refining Tower, bypassing all defenses with ease.
Soon, Yao Yan arrived at the black Sky Burning Refining Tower. The space around it had been sealed off again, and he could vaguely see some distorted black membranes that separated the black tower from the outside world.
"Too bad, I don't have time to wait..." Yao Yan muttered to himself, then released his soul power from his brow, forming a sharp blade. With a powerful thrust, he broke through the spatial seal, ripping a hole and entering the Sky Burning Refining Tower, heading towards the bottom floor as he remembered the path.
Meanwhile, Su Qian, who was still fighting Mo Tianxing, sensed the changes in the Sky Burning Refining Tower and his expression changed. He angrily shouted, "Someone has broken into the Sky Burning Refining Tower, alert!"
As his words fell, Han Feng, who was fighting with Hu Qian, smiled and said, "Seems like the defenses of the Sky Burning Refining Tower aren't that great."
"You've been hiding someone?!"
Hu Qian shouted angrily, his offensive becoming fiercer.
Han Feng didn't explain, but his movements became even more relaxed as he faced Hu Qian. The situation suddenly reversed. Han Feng was calm, while Hu Qian and the others started feeling uneasy, especially Su Qian. He knew well the importance of the Sky Burning Refining Tower's seal. If it was attacked from the outside, it could crack, causing the Fallen Heart Flame to erupt early, even potentially breaking out.
"Damn you!" Su Qian glared at Han Feng, his attacks growing even more brutal, attempting to force Mo Tianxing back.
But Mo Tianxing didn't fear him. At times, he even intervened in the battle, forcing Su Qian to stay tangled with him, otherwise, a one-Star Dou Zong like him could easily tip the balance if he entered the fight.
At this moment, in the Sky Burning Refining Tower...
Yao Yan had already reached the deepest part of the tower. The guards along the way had been knocked unconscious, as their Dou Wang-level strength was no match for his Spiritual Realm soul power. Soon, he reached the magma world at the bottom.
Unlike the Heavenly Lotus Earth Heartfire's birthplace, the Fallen Heart Flame's world was much larger, but it occupied only the center, where the magma was dark red, constantly bubbling and exuding terrifying heat. Even through the seal, Yao Yan could feel the intense burning sensation.
"Fallen Heart Flame... truly lives up to its name," Yao Yan thought, feeling the heat rising in his chest. He closed his eyes for a moment. This Heartfire was more terrifying than the one in the Sky Burning Refining Tower; it could be considered the true origin of the Fallen Heart Flame.
At this moment, if a regular Great Dou Shi were here, they would likely be burned alive by the origin heartfire in an instant.
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