Chapter 196: Persuasion
Mo Tianxing looked at the person before him with a mix of anger and shock. The fact that this person could bypass the outer guards and enter the inner hall was terrifying. What level of power had this person reached? When he thought of how this person had killed the Earth Demon Old Ghost with a single strike, his heart trembled. He immediately stood up and said, "Sir..."
"Buzz~"
Almost as soon as Mo Tianxing rose and spoke, an incredibly powerful soul force swept through the room, and the terrifying soul shock instantly caused Mo Tianxing's mind to crash. It felt as though countless long needles were piercing his soul, leaving him with no strength to resist.
The next moment, a massive black shadow appeared in front of Mo Tianxing, and with a single punch, it pierced through his heart. The immense force exploded the building behind him.
"Boom~"
The space shattered, and a strong shockwave exploded, blowing out the walls and revealing the blue sky outside.
"Why...?"
After his heart was shattered by the punch, Mo Tianxing slowly regained some consciousness, but the intense weakness caused his vision to turn dark. He fought against the overwhelming sense of despair and fear, glaring at Yao Yan as he spoke.
Yao Yan moved in a flash and appeared beside Mo Tianxing. A sky-blue flame rose from his palm, directly enveloping Mo Tianxing's body. Moments later, a blurry soul was extracted. With his growing strength, Yao Yan had learned this technique on his own, especially with the Dou Emperor bloodline of the Soul Clan within him.
The soul of Mo Tianxing stared at Yao Yan with immense hatred, filled with resentment, anger, and a hint of fear. However, Yao Yan completely ignored him, not saying a word. Weakness had no right to resist strength, especially since Tian Huo Zun had taken a liking to Mo Tianxing's body.
That was all there was to it.
"Please... spare me!" Mo Ya, seeing his father instantly killed, felt his bones go soft and immediately begged for mercy.
Cai Lin's cold and enchanting eyes flashed with killing intent. Her slender jade finger was slightly raised, and her posture was graceful and composed, but her strike was incredibly vicious. She shot out a seven-colored energy whip, instantly enveloping Mo Ya. The terrifying corrosive power melted most of his body in an instant, causing him to let out a painful scream.
Despite being a Dou Huang-level expert, Mo Ya's Dou Qi inside could not resist in the slightest. The gap between them was enormous.
Seeing this, Yao Yan's gaze flickered. It seemed that Cai Lin's strength had grown even more formidable with the evolution of her bloodline. This domineering poisonous Dou Qi alone could make most Dou Zong experts wary.
Soon, Mo Ya, the former young master of the Black Emperor Sect, was melted into a pool of blood.
Cai Lin, however, acted as if nothing had happened. She casually glanced at Yao Yan, not thinking twice about her brutal actions. In fact, she considered it a gentle method of killing—she hadn't even tortured him.
The price of saying the wrong things... Yao Yan knew Cai Lin's petty nature. He muttered in his heart and then put away Mo Tianxing's body and soul. They were fresh materials.
As for how the Black Emperor Sect would be dealt with, Yao Yan trusted that Yuan Yi, the sycophant, would handle it.
This was the advantage of building a force; no need to personally deal with the trivial matters.
"Let's go," Yao Yan nodded at Cai Lin and spoke, then reached out to embrace her, intending to leave.
Cai Lin did not refuse this time and allowed Yao Yan to embrace her waist. Under his embrace, they flew toward the direction of the Magic Flame Valley. As for speed, she could not compare to Yao Yan, who possessed the wings of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan. The speed boost from these wings was terrifying.
Leaning against Yao Yan's chest, Cai Lin looked at his almost perfect side profile and became momentarily distracted. Though they had only known each other for a few years, it felt like much longer.
"Are you thinking that my face is very handsome?" Yao Yan noticed Cai Lin's gaze, lowered his head to meet her eyes, and teased her.
"Do you care about your appearance that much?"
Cai Lin's gaze remained unchanged. She was almost immune to such teasing, and with a slight parting of her red lips, she responded with a soft voice.
"Isn't the first impression between people based on appearance? If I were deformed, with a hideous face, do you think Cai Die would have followed me back then? And without that, there wouldn't be any stories between us in the future, right?" Yao Yan smiled and said candidly.
Appearance itself wasn't the most important, but first, you had to be presentable. If someone couldn't even stand your looks at first glance, who would care about your heart or anything else?
"Are you admitting that you like beauty?" Cai Lin's purple eyes sparkled with teasing as she said with a faint smile.
"A senior once said, men are men. I wholeheartedly agree," Yao Yan nodded firmly.
Cai Lin blinked her eyes, seemingly a bit confused but also slightly disgusted. Was Yao Yan really trying to express how much he liked beautiful women?
Yao Yan's amused voice continued to drift in her ears.
"So when I saw you for the first time, I knew you were destined to be mine."
As soon as the words left his mouth, Cai Lin felt his hand tighten around her waist. The intensity in his eyes grew hotter, and the direction of their flight suddenly changed, curving toward a deep mountain range.
Cai Lin's beautiful eyes narrowed, and she lightly bit her red lips, asking knowingly, "What are you planning? This isn't the way to the Magic Flame Valley!"
"Did you forget? The Burning Decision I used to devour heavenly flames comes with side effects. The backlash from the Haixin Flame wasn't significant, but holding it in isn't good either. You need to help me with this," Yao Yan explained seriously.
The backlash from the Haixin Flame wasn't as exaggerated as he claimed, but without a suitable reason, how could he convince Cai Lin to help him?
Although Cai Lin appeared stunning, deep down, her heart was still pure and innocent.
Cai Lin was skeptical, but at this moment, she couldn't find any evidence to refute him. Besides, Yao Yan's body did indeed feel incredibly hot... A mix of embarrassment and anger filled her eyes, and she coldly said, "You brought me out here just to solve this?"
"If you're unwilling, I won't force you," Yao Yan said, suppressing the growing urge, his hand loosening slightly as he spoke softly.
All the words were said, and their destination was close, so anything further would be pointless.
Cai Lin, angry, closed her eyes and exhaled sharply. She realized that she had never been able to win an argument with Yao Yan. His words were so skillful. When did she fall for his tricks?
"Actually, it's not just about solving my issue. Don't you want to try the power of heavenly flames to improve your bloodline? I've noticed that your Tian Teng Snake bloodline can accommodate heavenly flame power. You can try absorbing more when we get there," Yao Yan's gaze shifted, and he spoke enticingly.
He knew Cai Lin's obsession with strength.
Cai Lin's beautiful eyes opened, and a seductive red flush appeared on her perfect face. Her purple eyes shimmered, but her mouth remained firm. She lightly bit her lips and uttered, "…Don't go too far!"
"That depends on your performance..." Yao Yan smirked, not replying further, but increasing their speed.
The next few days in the deep mountains were sure to be anything but peaceful.
The "battle" between two Dou Zong-level experts would undoubtedly shake the land and cause a series of problems.
...
Beauty is seductive, captivating.
The Medusa Queen's clan, particularly Cai Lin, if placed in an ancient world, would surely be seen as a deadly temptress. Even in the Dou Qi continent, such was the case. In the original work, even Dou Zun-level experts were captivated by her, which speaks volumes.
Yao Yan personally experienced this and understood just how tempting Cai Lin was. At this moment, he was lying with her on a soft couch, his large hand gently caressing her smooth back, feeling her soft skin while also considering plans for the future after reaching Central State.
To break into Dou Zong, the cultivation resources in the Black Corner Domain were still lacking, and he didn't want to use shortcuts with the Bone Spirit Cold Fire.
As Yao Lao said, some stages in cultivation could be rushed with pills, but there were certain barriers that should be faced on one's own, unless one was willing to stop at that level. To break through to higher realms, both Dou Zong and Dou Zun stages were best conquered by one's own strength. This process also involved understanding spatial power and changes in strength, which would make future paths smoother.
In the original work, Xiao Yan used the Tian Mountain Blood Pool to overcome this step.
The Tian Mountain Blood Pool was a special place in the Tianmu Mountain Range, a rare creation of the world that could wash away impurities and provide an opportunity to rebirth, though it was only open every three years, and only ten people could participate each time. This was an agreement between the many factions in Central State.
After all, such a rare resource was coveted by every major faction, but even a Dou Zun-level force could not monopolize it.
As for Dou Sheng... those with such strength were incredibly rare and aloof. Ordinary factions couldn't compete with them. If they wanted, they could easily solve many problems with a wave of their hands, which was why Dou Shengs rarely showed themselves or participated in conflicts.
If a Dou Sheng participated, it would undoubtedly be a world-shattering battle, something even Central State could not withstand!
"What are you thinking about?" Cai Lin slightly propped herself up, her long black hair cascading down, revealing her fair skin. Her cold violet eyes carried a hint of laziness as she looked at Yao Yan, who seemed lost in thought.
Yao Yan admired her beauty, smiling as he spoke, "I was thinking about our future."
"Have you figured out how to explain it to Cai Die?"
Cai Lin's eyes flickered, her voice slightly tense as she asked.
Yao Yan's expression stiffened. He hadn't really thought about this issue. After all, it wasn't really an issue. The Dou Qi continent didn't follow the one-man-one-woman rule. In this world, strength ruled everything. As long as one could handle it, there was no limit.
Of course, Yao Yan wasn't the type to be a small "puppy." He only liked the beautiful ones.
"Cai Die once said she hoped we could always be together. I think that's fine. You and Cai Die look almost identical, and even without the past issues, I wouldn't let go of you," Yao Yan said, pulling Cai Lin into his embrace, feeling the softness and allure in front of him. He whispered softly.
Cai Lin's beautiful eyes glared at Yao Yan, reminding him, "You'd better calm her down. Otherwise, don't think you'll touch me again in the future!"
With that, she bit into Yao Yan's shoulder hard.
However, Yao Yan, with his tough skin, was unbothered.
Yet he was clever enough to pretend to feel the pain, sucking in a sharp breath, and said submissively, "Don't worry, I will. It's all my fault, I'll explain everything to Cai Die. You can trust me!"
"Hmph~" Cai Lin snorted, then closed her eyes, resting in Yao Yan's arms, enjoying this moment of peace.
At least for this moment, Yao Yan was completely hers.
...
Half a month passed by in the blink of an eye.
When Yao Yan returned to the Magic Flame Valley with Cai Lin, Zi Yan's gaze toward them changed. She had only gone out for a short while, but they had been gone for half a month. The little girl puffed out her cheeks in anger and glared at Yao Yan, feeling deceived.
"It was an accident. Here's a gift I brought for you," Yao Yan calmly handed two bottles of pills to Zi Yan, preventing her from exploding in anger.
"Don't let it happen again!"
Zi Yan grumbled, but then showed a smile and tightly clenched the pills in her chubby hands.
Yao Lao and Tian Huo Zun both looked at Yao Yan with disdain. Even the little girl had been tricked. He was truly good at speaking.
The two of them, having seen the way Cai Lin had obediently followed Yao Yan, knew exactly where Yao Yan had been all this time.
"The things are ready. Let's revive Tian Huo Zun first!" Yao Yan said nonchalantly, ignoring the looks from the two old men.
"Then I'll go first!"
Tian Huo Zun's eyes gleamed with excitement. He took a deep breath and gave Yao Lao a slight nod, smiling.
Yao Lao nodded slightly and motioned for Yao Yan to begin the process. He had already prepared everything. The most crucial part of the resurrection was the use of the three heavenly flames to burn and eliminate the barrier between the soul and the body. Only then could a perfect resurrection be achieved.
How to handle this process depended on Yao Yan himself. Yao Lao could offer no further advice.
"Let's begin!" Yao Yan said with a slight glint in his eyes.
"I will take care of things outside," Cai Lin said softly to Yao Yan. At this moment, she had assumed a more dominant role, and her concerns now aligned with Yao Yan's. It seemed the past half-month of deep communication had been incredibly useful. Sometimes, men and women just needed more communication.
"Wait for me." Yao Yan reached out and squeezed Cai Lin's soft hand, speaking softly before walking with Yao Lao and the others toward the secret chamber.
(END CHAPTER)
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