The two elders did not linger in the inner courtyard for long before they once again vanished as mysteriously as they had appeared. Xiao Yan and the others could only sigh in silence; such was the way of the enigmatic experts. As for the corpse of Di Mo Lao Gui, which the two elders had left behind, Xiao Yan was surprised to discover, upon his inspection, that there was no trace of a soul remaining in the body. It seemed that Baisi Laolao had utterly destroyed the old man’s soul. This made Xiao Yan break out in a cold sweat, wondering what kind of enmity Baisi Laolao might have had with this man to act so ruthlessly. Of course, Xiao Yan felt no sympathy for the old monster. If it were not for the timely appearance of Qianlaolao and Baisi Laolao, the entire inner courtyard would have been reduced to ruins under the terrifying power of the “Destruction Lotus,” and he would have been labeled as a sinner of the Gan Nan Academy.
Xiao Yan did not destroy the cold corpse of Di Mo Lao Gui but instead asked an elder skilled in ice element Dou Qi to freeze it, then stored it within his storage ring. The body of a Peak Stronger Battle Sect might be of little use to ordinary people, but Xiao Yan remembered that Elder Pharmacist needed the body of a Battle Sect expert for his cultivation, and although Cloud Mountain’s body had been taken earlier, the latter’s body was undoubtedly stronger compared to the former.
After storing the body, Xiao Yan dragged his weary body back to his room. The exhausting battle today had drained him significantly. If it were not for the pills he had gulped down and the intervention of the two elders to suppress the violent medicinal energy, he might have been overwhelmed and knocked unconscious by the overwhelming force. Even so, he was both internally and externally wounded, along with nearly exhausted Dou Qi, resembling a severely injured individual.
Of course, while the injuries were severe, Xiao Yan was no stranger to such occurrences. With sufficient time, recovery was inevitable since his physique far surpassed that of ordinary strongmen. All the heavenly treasures and earthly delicacies he had consumed over the years had not been simply expelled as waste.
In his softly lit room, Xiao Yan sat cross-legged on the bed, forming the cultivation seals with his hands and closing his eyes. A wisp of ethereal energy hovered around his nose before slipping into his body through his breath. During the cultivation, Xiao Yan’s mind sank into his body, carefully examining the damage, and he could only smile bitterly. The injuries turned out to be more severe than he had anticipated. It seemed he would need to be cautious when using the cursed “Destruction Lotus” in the future.
After understanding the extent of the injuries, Xiao Yan’s mind gradually stabilized, and he activated the “Flame Decisive Formula” to extract the medicinal energy from the numerous pills he had swallowed during the day. He then summoned the Translucent Lotus Fire to slowly refine it… Such medicinal energy, in small doses, could indeed supplement one’s energy, but in large quantities, like Xiao Yan had ingested, only made the energies clash, becoming fiercely tumultuous. This not only made healing difficult but also worsened the internal injuries. Therefore, before starting the healing process, these mixed-up medicinal energies must be purged first.
With the Translucent Lotus Fire, refining these energies was not particularly troublesome. During the day, Xiao Yan had just not had the spare focus, but now with some free time, the refinement process did not take long. The refinement lasted about half an hour, and after the fire thoroughly refined the chaotic and turbulent medicinal energy, it transformed into a pure, warm energy that flowed through his meridians, mending the wounds inflicted.
Feeling the fading of the internal pain, Xiao Yan breathed out a sigh of relief. Healing required time, and given his depleted Dou Qi, he should start cultivating to replenish it. Prolonged depletion could cause lasting damage to his strength.
Once again, he formed the cultivation seals, closed his eyes, and as his breathing calmed, the space around him subtly fluctuated, allowing abundant Heavenly Earth Energies to seep through his pores and enter his body. After being purified by the Translucent Lotus Fire, this energy turned into the purest form of Dou Qi, fusing with every part of his body.
This continuous cultivation lasted roughly four hours, and when Xiao Yan opened his eyes, the fatigue and emptiness in his body had been completely dispelled. Just as he was about to end his session, a peculiar sensation rose in his mind. His mind followed this sensation, almost involuntarily activating the “Flame Decisive Formula.” As the Flame Decisive Formula rapidly spun, the surrounding Heavenly Earth Energy began to violently fluctuate, and colorful, robust energies surged towards Xiao Yan from all directions.
Seeing this strange spectacle, Xiao Yan was stunned before a surge of uncontrollable joy flooded his heart. No longer a novice, he immediately recognized this as a sign of advancing to a higher realm. Though he had been at the Four-star Battle Emperor level for quite some time and could have easily advanced, he chose not to take shortcuts. He understood that steady, step-by-step progression was the most solid foundation, essential for future advancements.
After abandoning many quick methods, the intense battle today had led to a natural and satisfying advancement, filling Xiao Yan with a sense of joy and satisfaction. Every cell in his body seemed to cheer silently as his nearly saturated muscles and bones hungrily absorbed the Dou Qi, and his resilient meridians took advantage of this optimal moment to become even more robust.
More and more Heavenly Earth Energy poured into his body, and Xiao Yan welcomed it all. The Translucent Lotus Fire, like a purifying dragon, coiled inside him, immediately enveloping any energy that entered, refining it with its intense heat, removing impurities, and transforming it into pure energy. As it completed another cycle of the Flame Decisive Formula, it became the purest Dou Qi, nourishing countless cells, bones, and muscles.
The fluctuations in the room continued for about two hours before gradually fading, returning to tranquility as the last wisp of Heavenly Earth Energy entered Xiao Yan’s body. On the bed, the young man lay with his eyes tightly shut, his chest motionless, and his breathing barely perceptible. Only the slight warmth emanating from his body proved he was alive and not a lifeless corpse.
This stillness was broken by a deep exhalation, and his eyes fluttered open, revealing a piercing gleam in his dark pupils. Under this gleam, the candles in the room dimmed slightly. The gleam faded, and Xiao Yan pushed himself off the bed, his body as straight as a spear, exuding a sharp aura.
He stretched his arms, and his bones creaked, accompanied by a faint rumbling sound. Feeling the fullness in his body, he clenched his fists, then delivered a rapid series of punches, the air ripping and howling in response. At his current strength, even a simple fist technique carried significant power.
Finishing his practice, Xiao Yan smiled, feeling the renewed vigor in his body. This promotion not only enhanced his strength but also greatly healed his internal injuries, much to his surprise. He had expected to need at least a month to recover fully, but nearly half of his injuries had already healed, which was an unexpected but pleasant turn of events.
As he steadied his mind, a flicker of light sparked in his eyes, and he opened his mouth, exhaling a gray-brown flame.
Staring at the gray-brown flame known as “Huasheng Fire,” Xiao Yan hesitated. He knew that if he chose to refine it now, his strength would improve further, but he would lose a vital safety net. He was soon to travel to the Zhongzhou, a place where the continent’s strongest beings gathered, and without a powerful defensive measure, the journey would be perilous…
So, should he refine it now or save it for later? For a moment, Xiao Yan found himself wavering.
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