Within the cave, a broad light curtain floated in mid-air, with countless characters neatly floating inside. Beside these characters, there was an extremely intricate light figure of a human. Within the light figure, complex lines interconnected, forming an arcane and mysterious route.
Xiao Yan’s gaze swept over the light curtain with a hint of bewilderment, then turned to look at Pharmacist Elder, whose eyes were filled with a brilliant light. His heart couldn’t help but thump, and he whispered, “Teacher, do you know what this is?”
“Yes,” Pharmacist Elder’s eyes slowly faded, and he nodded with a smile, his mouth agape in admiration. “This time, you have indeed found a treasure… This ‘Heavenly Fire Tri-Sage Transformation’ is a rather profound and advanced secret technique.”
“Secret technique?” Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow upon hearing the name.
“Hehe, apart from cultivation methods and battle skills, there are also some special secret techniques on the continent. Their effects are very tempting. Some can even significantly boost one’s strength. On that night in Wutan City, your little girlfriend used a profound secret technique, allowing her to temporarily raise her strength to the level of a Great Fighter.”
Nodding slightly, Xiao Yan recalled the scene where Xuner infiltrated the Jia Lie family to kill Liu Xi. At that time, she, who was only a Fighter, suddenly rose to a level capable of matching a Great Fighter, which was a frighteningly powerful secret technique.
“As far as I know, this ‘Heavenly Fire Tri-Sage Transformation’ is one of the treasures of the ‘Blazing Flame Valley.’ Although it might be considered almost useless for some, it is an invaluable treasure for those who possess a certain unique flame.”
“Oh?” Xiao Yan’s heart stirred. A unique flame? Could there be a more unique flame than a Heavenly Flame?
“The first requirement to cultivate this technique is that the cultivator must be of the fire attribute. Second, they must possess at least one unique flame, such as your purple flame. Of course, a Heavenly Flame is the best choice. Hehe, but Heavenly Flames are not easy to find. Even in the ‘Blazing Flame Valley,’ I’ve only heard that their leader possesses a single Heavenly Flame.”
“If someone who meets the above conditions cultivates this ‘Heavenly Fire Tri-Sage Transformation,’ can they also temporarily boost their strength?” Xiao Yan asked eagerly, his eyes rolling.
“Naturally,” Pharmacist Elder smiled, stroking his beard, and glanced at Xiao Yan’s excited face. “This so-called ‘Heavenly Fire Tri-Sage Transformation’ actually relies on a special and mysterious method to draw out the unique flame within the body, eventually exploding with a powerful energy to deter or defeat the enemy.”
“Is it as strong as the secret technique Xuner used back then?” Xiao Yan interjected.
Pharmacist Elder frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then shook his head. “From her still rosy complexion the next day, it seems this ‘Heavenly Fire Tri-Sage Transformation’ is still a bit inferior to her secret technique. Most secret techniques work by compressing or overdrawing energy, leading to a sudden increase in power, but afterward, the body suffers significant damage. For example, the ‘Heavenly Fire Tri-Sage Transformation’ causes great trauma each time it is used. But your little girlfriend showed no significant signs of damage the next day, indicating a difference in quality between the two techniques.”
Sighing, Xiao Yan shook his head, becoming more curious about Xuner’s mysterious background. Her age, yet possessing a secret technique that even Pharmacist Elder praised, suggested an extraordinarily powerful force behind her.
“Hehe, no need to be disheartened. The ‘Heavenly Fire Tri-Sage Transformation’ is not weak. With three flames, it can boost one’s strength three times in succession, and the scale of the increase depends on the intensity of the flames you control. The ‘Blazing Flame Valley’ leader, who had a Heavenly Flame and two beast flames, could match a Venerable with the full transformation of the ‘Heavenly Fire Tri-Sage Transformation.'”
“Oh? Can it allow for a leap in fighting levels?” Xiao Yan was slightly moved, knowing how difficult it was to cross levels after the King level, especially seeing Hai Bo Dong being driven back by Yun Shan’s clone.
“Hehe, with just one Heavenly Flame, it provides a significant boost. But with ‘Flame Decree,’ you don’t need to worry about conflicts within your body. If you collect three Heavenly Flames and activate the ‘Heavenly Fire Tri-Sage Transformation,’ the increase would be beyond what even its creator could imagine. After all, he didn’t have the ‘Flame Decree.'”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s heart raced, his face flushed, and his gaze towards the light curtain became more intense.
“Put your finger into that pool of green liquid, and you’ll fully obtain the ‘Heavenly Fire Tri-Sage Transformation’ method. Just looking at the light curtain won’t teach you anything,” Pharmacist Elder reminded.
Xiao Yan nodded, plunging his finger into the warm liquid. The light curtain trembled, then revived, rapidly twisting. Soon, a stream of information rushed into Xiao Yan’s mind.
The massive influx of information made Xiao Yan’s face twitch, and he hurriedly sat down, closing his eyes to digest it.
Silence returned to the cave. Pharmacist Elder stroked his beard, looking at the meditating Xiao Yan, and chuckled, “I never thought the ‘Blazing Flame Valley’s’ treasured secret technique would end up in the hands of this young man in the Jia Ma Empire. Yan Huo, the old stubborn fool, wouldn’t even let me borrow it. Now, it’s in my disciple’s hands without any effort. If he knew, he’d probably be fuming, hahaha…”
The laughter echoed, then slowly faded. Xiao Yan opened his eyes, exhaling and his gaze flickering.
“This ‘Heavenly Fire Tri-Sage Transformation’ method is truly peculiar. Who could have created it?” Xiao Yan shook his head, amazed. During his digestion, he noticed the method was indeed bizarre.
“Secret techniques are rare, almost as rare as high-level Earth-grade cultivation methods,” Pharmacist Elder said, nodding. “Are you satisfied?”
“Extremely,” Xiao Yan grinned, but then frowned. “But there are only records of the first transformation in the jade. The other two are missing.”
“Ah, only the first transformation?” Pharmacist Elder frowned, shaking his head. “Perhaps it’s a precautionary measure by the ‘Blazing Flame Valley’ to prevent complete cultivation if the secret is stolen.”
“But for now, with just one Heavenly Flame, one transformation is enough,” Xiao Yan said, shrugging.
“Yes, for now, let’s stick with that. Once we find other Heavenly Flames, we can get the rest from the ‘Blazing Flame Valley,'” Pharmacist Elder nodded.
“What’s your next plan, now that you’ve recovered?” Pharmacist Elder asked.
Xiao Yan paused, then clenched his fists. “I want to find my father! Yun Leng, before dying, insisted he didn’t harm my father, so it might be true.”
Xiao Yan frowned, saying, “But how could my father, a Great Fighter, disappear from a King-level fighter?”
Pharmacist Elder’s fingers tapped, and his eyes narrowed. “Your father is indeed a Great Fighter. So, he might have been taken away by someone else.”
“Someone else?” Xiao Yan’s face changed. “If it’s someone else, they must be at least a King-level fighter. But my Xiao family doesn’t know anyone that strong, except for Xuner’s forces.”
“Xuner’s forces might have that capability,” Pharmacist Elder said.
“Do you mean Xuner sent someone?” Xiao Yan asked, shocked.
“She’s too young to have such foresight. It might be related to her forces. Your Xiao family has some ties with them, though it’s complicated. Next time you see Xuner, ask her for more details.”
Seeing Pharmacist Elder’s expression, Xiao Yan nodded. “Alright, I’ll go to the Gan Nan Academy next.”
“Yes,” Xiao Yan turned to the dark sky, his eyes narrowing, and said, “But leaving the Jia Ma Empire will be a tough fight. Yun Shan won’t let me leave easily…”
Pharmacist Elder nodded.
“Then, prepare for a tough fight. I, Xiao Yan, am not a merciful person!” Xiao Yan’s long fingers flickered with blue flames, and his voice echoed in the cave.
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