Chapter 192: The Establishment of Heaven
To be honest, Cai Lin truly lived up to her title as the Medusa Queen of the Serpent People. Her deathly embrace was something nearly impossible to resist, especially with her natural allure. Although it might not be noticeable on a regular day, once she took the initiative, her charm was enough to make even Yao Yan, with his strong will, want to drown in it.
And so, once he succumbed, nearly half a month had passed.
However, today, Yao Yan finally walked out of the Sky Burning Refining Tower. The agreed-upon time with Soul Void Master had arrived, and after such a long time without meeting, he had to pay a visit and talk about the matters ahead. Whether it was the Three Thousand Flames of the Dan Tower or the heavenly flames in other factions' hands, none of it could be accomplished without the help of his master.
Yao Yan had no patience to wait for the Three Thousand Flames to be born. If he had the opportunity, he would certainly raise his strength as quickly as possible.
And naturally, heavenly flames were his first choice.
"Young man, beauty is like a wolf and tiger. You're young, but don't get too addicted," Yao Lao, just released, admonished with genuine concern. He had been young once, so he understood just how tempting Cai Lin was to someone like Yao Yan.
If before Yao Yan might have been able to restrain himself, now that he had fallen, could he hold back?
It was like how couples behave after they have just... well, enjoyed their time together—sweetness, like glue, naturally follows.
Similarly, both Yao Yan and Cai Lin had bodies at the Dou Zong level, with stamina and strength far surpassing that of ordinary people…
"You're right, Yao Lao. We should focus on cultivating first," the Tianhuo Elder teased with a smile, adding to the lighthearted mood.
"I've been cultivating hard all this time. Can't I enjoy myself a little?" Yao Yan responded, in a good mood, as he glanced at Cai Lin, who appeared gentler than usual. He smiled and said, "You'll go with Yao Lao and Tianhuo Elder to the Mo Yan Valley, and take Zi Yan with you. The environment at Canaan Academy isn't suitable for her growth."
"Hmm~"
Cai Lin's eyes lost some of their usual coldness, replaced by softness, much like a newlywed wife. Gone was the usual domineering Queen Medusa attitude—of course, this gentleness only surfaced in front of Yao Yan. At her core, she remained the same fierce Medusa Queen.
As soon as Yao Lao and Tianhuo Elder appeared, Cai Lin's gaze turned cold again, immediately reverting to her former self.
Neither Yao Lao nor Tianhuo Elder teased her. Some topics were fine between men, but not when it came to women, as that would be disrespectful.
Yao Lao, seeing that Yao Yan was preparing to go off alone, curiously asked, "Where are you going?"
"To meet an old friend."
Yao Yan smiled, and with a flick of his fingers, a pair of wings made of Dou Qi appeared behind him. He shot off like a streak of light, heading into the distance. There were things he couldn't let Yao Lao know. Part of it was to protect Yao Lao, and part of it was to keep his identity hidden.
If Yao Lao knew that he was a disciple of Soul Void Master, their relationship would inevitably fracture. Yao Lao, having lived his first half of life in deception, would likely be devastated by the truth.
Yao Yan didn't want to see that moment.
After so many years in this world, he finally felt like he had a home. Yao Yan didn't want to destroy it. His goal in cultivating was immortality and freedom, and to control his own fate. He wanted a fate where he was not alone, not like Soul Heaven Emperor, a slave to power who sacrificed everything for it.
But of course, Yao Yan had not reached that level yet. His mind was not yet ready for such a thing.
For now, he just wanted to protect those he cared about.
"Old friend? Does this kid still have something in the Black Corner Domain?" Yao Lao was taken aback by Yao Yan's response. He turned to look at Cai Lin, for she was now part of Yao Yan's family. Cai Lin should know more about this matter.
Cai Lin's beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly, a flicker of concern crossing her purple eyes. She pursed her lips and softly said, "I'm not sure. But I can feel it, he's hiding something in his heart."
"I've noticed it before. He's been burdened with many thoughts. I really don't know what's on his mind," Yao Lao sighed, his voice filled with helplessness.
"When he's ready to speak, he'll tell us. Young people like to take on their burdens to prove they've grown up," Tianhuo Elder smiled, not taking it too seriously.
"That's true," Yao Lao nodded, agreeing.
Cai Lin didn't speak further. She looked at Yao Lao and Tianhuo Elder, softly saying, "I'll go get Zi Yan, and then we'll head to Mo Yan Valley."
"Alright!"
The two elders nodded.
A green streak of light streaked across the sky, and within moments, it flew deep into a desolate mountain range.
When the figure landed, Yao Yan appeared, his white robe fluttering in the wind. His long hair cascaded behind him, his handsome face exuding an indescribable charm, as his calm black eyes stared into the distance, seemingly lost in thought.
He didn't know how much time had passed.
Yao Yan raised an eyebrow and spoke, "Who is this?"
"Just as expected from the disciple of that master, you possess such sharp soul power. I am Mo Yu, the Ninth Celestial from the Soul Hall. I have met the young master," came a friendly voice.
Suddenly, the space in front of Yao Yan shimmered. In the next instant, a figure glowing with a bluish halo appeared in front of him. The newcomer emitted no pressure or aura, yet simply standing there caused the space around them to blur.
Clearly, if the person hadn't chosen to reveal himself, no one would have noticed him.
"Ninth Celestial? I don't remember my master mentioning you, but since you're a Celestial, you must be a Dou Zong level expert. I heard there's an unspoken rule in the Black Corner Domain—anyone at the Dou Zong level or above is not allowed to set foot here…" Yao Yan feigned surprise, asking curiously.
"Rules are dead, people are alive. There's no rule that can limit the Soul Hall... Besides, this rule only applies to Dou Zong level experts who are not allowed to take action. The rest of us, well, it doesn't matter." Mo Yu's face was youthful, with a mischievous glint in his eyes. A faint smile played on his lips as he explained.
"What about my master?" Yao Yan asked, raising an eyebrow.
Mo Yu nodded and said, "Master is occupied with something. He asked me to deliver a message. He said that whatever the young master wants to do, do it. If anything happens, he will take full responsibility. He'll be waiting for the young master in the Central State."
Yao Yan slightly nodded, not surprised by the response. Given Soul Void Master's character, as long as Yao Yan was still alive, he wouldn't interfere too much. He preferred a hands-off approach, as long as Yao Yan's direction was roughly right.
Had Yao Yan not been cultivating the Burning Decision, Soul Void Master might have appeared himself. But now that he knew Yao Yan was cultivating the Burning Decision, which required consuming heavenly flames, and had succeeded in doing so, his opinion would naturally change. Perhaps even Soul Void Master wanted to see just how far Yao Yan could go with the Burning Decision.
"I understand," Yao Yan said softly, nodding before preparing to leave.
He wasn't ready to head to the Central State yet. He wanted to wait until his strength reached Dou Zong level first. Also, he still needed to consume the Haixin Flame and Bone Spirit Cold Fire. Once those two heavenly flames were absorbed, then he could go.
"Master, this is my communication jade. If the young master has any needs, he can contact me through this," Mo Yu spoke, stopping Yao Yan from leaving, handing him a jade slip.
"…Do you have a method to craft a flying Dou Technique? I just so happen to have a corpse of a Sky Demon Phoenix," Yao Yan said, his eyes flickering.
In the original story, Xiao Yan obtained the method from the head of the Tian Yan Sect. But now that he had such a large force like the Soul Hall, there was no need to go far. He didn't feel like running all the way to the Tian Yan Sect just to ask for it.
The Sky Demon Phoenix corpse... Mo Yu's heart trembled slightly, and after a moment of thought, he spoke, "There is indeed a method to craft it. But I wonder what level the corpse you have is?"
"It should be close to level eight," Yao Yan said as he took out the Sky Demon Phoenix's corpse.
"It's indeed close to level eight. A flying Dou Technique made from this corpse will be quite suitable for the young master." Mo Yu studied the corpse for a moment before saying, "Please wait, young master. I will go to the branch hall to bring back the crafting method."
With that, his figure vanished.
Yao Yan calmly sat down in place, waiting patiently for Mo Yu to return. As he gazed at the scenery, a sense of peace washed over him. He couldn't remember the last time he had quietly enjoyed the scenery.
As Yao Lao had said, he had been rushing for too long, constantly needing strength and risking his life in the process. At least that's how they saw it.
But in the Dou Qi Continent and the vast world, wasn't it always like this?
Without strength, you are nothing.
Mo Yu didn't make Yao Yan wait long. With the power of a Dou Zong, a thousand miles could be covered in an instant. After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Mo Yu returned with two black scrolls. He respectfully said, "Young master, this scroll contains the method to craft the flying Dou Technique. Depending on the materials, you can determine the level. Using a level eight beast's body, you should be able to create a high-level Earth-ranked flying Dou Technique… However, such beasts usually have a lot of resentment in their bodies. The young master can use this technique to remove that, and I also brought a storage ring with the other necessary materials."
"Thank you," Yao Yan replied, not being modest, and took the scroll.
"Does the young master have any other orders?"
Mo Yu lowered his head slightly, maintaining the respect and politeness due to the vast difference in their statuses. Even though Yao Yan hadn't reached the Dou Zong level yet, he was still Soul Void Master's disciple, and soon enough, he would be a Dou Sheng. A figure like that was someone Mo Yu couldn't afford to offend.
"If I need anything, I'll contact you. Also, remind those who know not to leak any of my matters," Yao Yan said, giving a gentle reminder.
"Do you need me to silence them?" Mo Yu's eyes flashed with a dark glint as he asked quietly.
"Just act like you don't know. No need to silence them. I don't like killing my own people," Yao Yan replied with a smile, shaking his head. He didn't want to kill Iron Guardian and Vulture Guardian. In fact, he was curious to see if they would continue bothering Xiao Yan as in the original story.
"I understand," Mo Yu nodded.
"Goodbye."
Yao Yan said softly and turned into a streak of light, heading toward Mo Yan Valley. His forces were ready to be established, starting with the unification of the Black Corner Domain.
As for whether other forces would resist, he trusted that his master would help him settle it.
In fact, Soul Hall's people would handle these trivial matters on their own. As long as they killed all the opposition, no one would dare to resist.
Mo Yu watched as Yao Yan left, unable to hold back a sigh of admiration. "As expected of a disciple favored by the master. His talent and mentality are extraordinary. I really don't know how far he'll go. I just hope I didn't make the wrong move…"
Getting close to Soul Void Master seemed unrealistic, but Mo Yu could protect Yao Yan with his current strength.
If that didn't work, he could always call in his sworn brother, the Eight Celestial Prisoner!
If that wasn't enough, he had other options.
With Soul Void Master's name, he could rally the entire Soul Hall to pave the way for Yao Yan.
Mo Yan Valley... No, it should be called Heaven now.
With the death of the Mo Yan Valley ancestor, all the Dou Huang and Dou Wang had either surrendered or been killed. Mo Yan Valley had now changed hands, and the plaque had been replaced with the name "Heaven." But when Yao Yan saw this name, his mouth twitched. It felt like he had rushed things a bit.
This name didn't quite fit the current state of the valley. Perhaps "Underworld" would have been more appropriate.
Especially when he saw Yuan Yi and his group of lackeys, he couldn't help but admit that this ragtag bunch had somewhat insulted the name "Heaven." But it seemed too late to change the name now. Looking at Yuan Yi's seeking approval, he slowly said, "Well done."
"Serving the young master is only natural," Yuan Yi said, quite sycophantically.
Yao Yan ignored the sycophantic lackey and turned to the Golden and Silver Elders. He said calmly, "This is the Breaking Sect Pill I promised you. Now that Heaven is established, break through to Dou Zong as soon as possible. When I go to Central State, I'll need you to keep watch here."
"Thank you, young master!" Golden and Silver Elders cupped their hands in gratitude.
(END CHAPTER)
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