“Do you wish to enter the bottom of the Heavenly Fire Spirit Tower?” In the brightly lit study, upon hearing Xiao Yan’s request, Su Qian’s movements instantly halted. He lifted his head, a look of astonishment on his face.
Su Qian had some familiarity with the world at the tower’s base—a place devoid of life, with lava flowing freely and the energy there filled with a hint of madness. Such a desolate place was usually avoided by most people, so it was no surprise that Su Qian was taken aback when he heard Xiao Yan’s request to enter it.
Seeing Su Qian’s reaction, Xiao Yan managed a sheepish smile and scratched his head, saying, “I spent some time there before, and I’m familiar with the situation. Though the energy there is extremely violent, it also contains pure fire elemental energy. For those cultivating fire-attribute skills, it’s as good as any treasure trove of energy. The crazed energy there isn’t a threat to me; after all, it’s the birthplace of the Fallen Heart Flame, which I have already completely refined. So, I believe there won’t be any issues.”
Upon hearing this, Su Qian’s brows furrowed slightly as he set aside the book in his hand. After a moment’s thought, he looked up at Xiao Yan and nodded, saying, “Alright, since you’re so insistent, I’ll agree to it. However, let me remind you, the lava world isn’t as peaceful as you might think. If you notice anything unusual, come back immediately. I will arrange for elder guardians to stay at the entrance.”
“Thank you, Great Elder,” Xiao Yan said, clearly pleased, as he smiled upon seeing Su Qian nod in agreement.
“Ahh, you, always seeking trouble. Follow me…” Su Qian shook his head and sighed, rising from his chair and heading out of the study. Xiao Yan followed closely behind.
After leaving the study, Xiao Yan and Su Qian walked slowly through the Elders’ area and into the Heavenly Fire Spirit Tower, which jutted high above the ground. Returning to the tower after several years, Xiao Yan couldn’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia. The first time he entered here, he was still a novice, but now, he had firmly stepped into the ranks of the strong. At least within the Black Corner Domain, few could match his combat power.
The Heavenly Fire Spirit Tower, due to the depletion of the Fallen Heart Flame, had lost its former popularity. The large space was nearly empty, and those who still practiced here did so for the quietness and the stronger fire elemental energy. Despite the dense lava world underground, after passing through hundreds of feet of earth, the energy still managed to seep through, making the tower a good place for those practicing fire-attribute skills.
Xiao Yan and Su Qian didn’t linger on the first level. After a brief observation, they headed straight to the tower’s base. Along the way, they encountered many students, who quickly bowed in respect. Xiao Yan’s status among the students was quite high, especially after his battle with Earth Demon Old Ghost, which truly impressed everyone.
With no one to stop them, Xiao Yan and Su Qian arrived at the bottom level of the tower after about ten minutes. The door to the lower level had been sealed shut due to the eruption of the Fallen Heart Flame years ago. Though the defense was no longer as strict since Xiao Yan had tamed the flame, the area remained sealed.
“Without the Fallen Heart Flame, it may cause some inconvenience, but it does provide us peace of mind. We used to worry constantly about sudden eruptions that could disturb our tranquility,” Su Qian said, unlocking the heavy iron door and turning to Xiao Yan with a smile. “So, your taming of the Fallen Heart Flame has saved us a lot of trouble.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded quietly. He understood that Su Qian was trying to ease his guilt over taming the Fallen Heart Flame. He felt a bit touched and smiled, saying, “Don’t worry, Great Elder. I will do my best to create a never-ending ‘Heart Flame’ for the Heavenly Fire Spirit Tower.”
“Good, just do your best,” Su Qian replied with a smile, not taking the promise too seriously. Without the Fallen Heart Flame, the Heavenly Fire Spirit Tower, known as a cultivation accelerator, would lose its function—a significant loss for the inner courtyard. But he knew how important different flames were to Xiao Yan, so he wouldn’t ask for it back.
Though Su Qian didn’t say much, Xiao Yan could sense his feelings. He felt a bit guilty towards the inner courtyard and Su Qian, as he originally came to Gan Nan College to seek the Fallen Heart Flame. Now, while he had achieved his goal, it had also caused a great loss to the college. Therefore, Xiao Yan had been thinking about how to help the inner courtyard overcome this issue. Though the so-called ‘Fire Gatherer’ seemed effective, Xiao Yan, as the master of the Fallen Heart Flame, knew that the remaining flame was just a fraction of the original and would never match its full potential.
Pushing open the heavy iron door, a burst of heat that had been sealed for countless years swept out. Su Qian waved his hand in front of his face and said with a bitter smile, “Just the energy here is so hot. I can’t imagine how terrifying the lava world must be. Are you sure you want to practice there?”
Xiao Yan spread his hands, took a deep breath of the scorching energy, and showed a satisfied expression. “This kind of energy is exactly what I need. With the protection of the different flames, ordinary flames are nothing to be feared. Don’t worry, Great Elder…”
“You little monster,” Su Qian muttered, shaking his head, and then walked into the spacious final level of the Heavenly Fire Spirit Tower.
Xiao Yan followed, stepping into the dim, red-hued space. Light emitted from a central pit, illuminating the area. As they approached, the air grew increasingly hot, and the fire elemental energy became purer and more intense.
When they reached the edge of the pit, the intense heat made Su Qian feel a slight burning sensation. He didn’t cultivate fire-attribute skills, so such concentrated energy wasn’t enjoyable for him.
At the pit’s edge, Xiao Yan took a deep breath, and the scorching energy flowed into his body, making him feel hot. He noticed that the Fallen Heart Flame within him seemed more active than usual.
Peering into the pit, he saw a vast expanse of red, with heat surging out like a volcano. The pit was far from the lava world, yet the heat remained intense. Xiao Yan’s eyes sparkled with delight. This was a perfect place for cultivation. Practicing here for a while would surely improve his strength.
“Since you’re confident, I won’t stop you. Xin Lan will leave soon, and you have plenty of time to practice. Take your time, and don’t rush. While progress is key, overdoing it can be harmful,” Su Qian said, seeing Xiao Yan’s joy.
“Okay,” Xiao Yan nodded.
“I’ll inform Nalan Jie and Little Healer Immortal about your cultivation here. I’ll send some elders who practice fire-attribute skills to monitor the area. They’ll know if anything goes wrong.”
“Thank you, Great Elder,” Xiao Yan smiled, nodding.
Su Qian waved his hand. “No need for formality. You can enter now. I’ll watch. Send a signal if anything happens, and I’ll come to your rescue.”
Xiao Yan nodded and turned to the endless pit. Taking a deep breath, he leaped in without hesitation. Just as he jumped, he sensed a faint, mysterious call from deep below.
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