Chapter 305: Primordial Seal
"I never thought that in my lifetime, I'd witness a Dou Zun expert's resurrection with my own eyes!"
Feeling the vast and gradually awakening aura from the body lying on the stone platform, Tang Zhen couldn't help but marvel.
Xiao Yan had told him in advance that he intended to use the valley's resources to resurrect Tianhuo Venerable. What he didn't expect was how quickly Xiao Yan moved. As soon as the pill was refined, the resurrection process began immediately.
Tang Zhen was quite happy with this outcome. Reviving a Dou Zun-level expert on his territory, using his valley's resources, meant they would more or less gain the friendship of another powerful Dou Zun—especially one whose strength wasn't inferior to his own. It was undeniably a good thing for Burning Flame Valley.
"Hehe, this is my first time doing something like this. Even though I'm confident in my skills, I couldn't help but be a bit nervous earlier. Luckily, everything went smoothly."
Xiao Yan smiled with satisfaction.
With this success, Yao Lao's resurrection could finally move forward.
However, Xiao Yan's ambitions went further—he didn't want to just revive Yao Lao, he wanted him to be reborn as a Dou Sheng!
That meant the materials used would need to be far superior. Yao Lao's original body had been destroyed by poison during Han Feng's ambush. Without it, any ordinary Dou Zun-level body—even if Yao Lao accepted it—would be unworthy in Xiao Yan's eyes.
He vaguely recalled an ancient ruin that contained both Heaven Tier Dou Techniques and the remains of a Dou Sheng.
He couldn't recall the details yet, so he decided to shelve the idea for now.
In any case, with his current strength and network, he didn't need to overly fear Soul Hall—at least not until they fully understood him.
What mattered now was improving his strength.
During these past three months of pill refinement, Xiao Yan's Dou Qi had advanced to four-star Dou Zong, though this was slower than his earlier progress.
As for alchemy, he had hit a bottleneck. Although his soul force carried spiritual awareness, he was still some distance from reaching the Spirit Realm. Without a cultivation method specifically for soul advancement, this would be difficult.
Thus, he decided to pause his alchemy training and focus on Dou Qi cultivation instead.
Raising one's Dou Qi realm would, in turn, elevate the soul power.
But if Xiao Yan wanted to break through to the Spirit Realm with Dou Qi alone, he'd probably need to reach Dou Zun level first.
"Senior Tianhuo just needs time now. The materials we used were excellent, so he might even progress further after this rebirth. Huo'er, when are you planning to attempt subduing the Heavenly Flame?"
After a brief pause, Xiao Yan decided to make good on his promise to help Tang Huo'er subdue the Nine-Dragon Lightning Flame.
Though he and Tang Huo'er were still only in the early stages of their relationship, he figured he should act soon. After all, he still needed to travel to the Pill Region to help Xiao Yi Xian—her Constitution of Calamity and Poison remained a major threat.
"Huh?"
Tang Huo'er hadn't expected the sudden question, but after spending time with Xiao Yan, she understood. Having just broken through to two-star Dou Zong, she was at a peak state—perfect for subduing a Heavenly Flame.
"Um, why don't you rest for a couple of days first? You've been alternating between refining pills and cultivating without any real sleep."
She was concerned when she noticed the red veins in his eyes.
"No need. Cultivating Dou Qi is rest to me."
Xiao Yan waved it off casually.
By now, news of his Black Demon Cauldron had likely reached Soul Hall, meaning a tough battle could be coming. But his recent breakthrough to four-star Dou Zong had restored him to peak condition.
Besides, his earlier kiss with Cai Lin had left him feeling refreshed and energized.
If only the time and place had been right, he might have let Cai Lin experience the true power of Ice Dragon Ascension...
"He won't push himself recklessly. Don't worry."
Cai Lin stepped over and, unusually, helped straighten Xiao Yan's robe before giving Tang Huo'er a calm glance.
"Oh? You seem to know him very well!" Tang Huo'er huffed, then grabbed Xiao Yan's arm and leaned against him. Turning to Tang Zhen, she grinned. "Daddy, we're heading off now!"
She raised her chin proudly at Cai Lin, then clung tightly to Xiao Yan as they walked away.
"Cai Lin, I'll leave Tianhuo Venerable to you. Contact me if anything happens."
Xiao Yan turned back with a sigh to give his instructions, then allowed Tang Huo'er to lead him out.
"Huo'er's a little spoiled. I hope you can be patient with her."
Tang Zhen smiled politely at Cai Lin.
With his insight, he could tell Xiao Yan had deeper feelings for Cai Lin than for his daughter. Naturally, he wouldn't act rude toward her.
"You're too kind, Valley Master. Since Xiao Yan likes her, I won't mistreat her. But I won't bow my head to her either—that's just my nature."
Cai Lin nodded lightly.
Even facing a Dou Sheng like Tang Zhen, she didn't back down.
She wasn't wrong either—aside from Xiao Yu and Ya Fei, no one had been at Xiao Yan's side longer than her.
Tang Huo'er had only seen the dazzling, heroic genius that Xiao Yan had become. But she had seen the wild dragon soaring through chaos long ago...
Tch. Why did her mind go there?!
Cai Lin's heart fluttered, and her ears turned red.
Tang Zhen didn't notice, nor could he discuss his daughter's romantic life with another man's woman. He simply sighed, nodded, and walked off.
Watching him go, Cai Lin felt relief. Thinking about her earlier kiss with Xiao Yan, her face flushed red again.
Even though she was once the feared Queen Medusa, in matters of love, she was just a girl.
Especially with Xiao Yan's new physique—thanks to the Thunder Magic Body—he was a masterpiece. Coupled with his stunning features, even men would stare.
And back when he was with other women, she'd been unable to transform. Her snake form had witnessed it all... those passionate scenes were hard to forget.
"Pervert..."
Cai Lin muttered as her face grew hotter.
Xiao Yan, unaware of her wandering thoughts, arrived with Tang Huo'er at the flame altar where the aura of the Nine-Dragon Lightning Flame still lingered.
He recognized it instantly.
This was the inherited Heavenly Flame of Burning Flame Valley.
Tang Huo'er's expression was complicated. She still remembered the pain and despair of failing to subdue the flame—if not for her father's intervention, she would have been reduced to ashes.
Sensing her tension, Xiao Yan gently patted her small hand and softly said:
"Don't worry. I'm here. Nothing will go wrong."
"Mm!"
Tang Huo'er felt her confidence swell at his reassuring smile.
It's just a Heavenly Flame—I can do this!
"Xiao Yan, are you sure about this?"
Tang Zhen suddenly appeared within the altar, his face serious.
"Don't worry, Uncle. I wouldn't gamble with Huo'er's life."
Xiao Yan's expression turned resolute.
Aside from the Silent Flame Pill, which Tang Zhen had requested him to refine to weaken the flame, Xiao Yan had also prepared the Extreme Yin Vein-Sealing Pill.
Both were high-level seventh-tier pills—one to weaken the flame, the other to protect Tang Huo'er. Coupled with his soul power and flame suppression, subduing the Nine-Dragon Lightning Flame wouldn't be difficult.
Especially since this wasn't a wild flame—it was the valley's inherited Heavenly Flame, giving Tang Huo'er a significant advantage.
Moreover, Xiao Yan had another new technique to help.
"Alright. Once the process begins, I won't be able to stay long in the flame. If anything goes wrong, call for me immediately."
Tang Zhen nodded gravely and began forming intricate seals. A flame mark appeared on his brow, and a silver flame slowly emerged from his body—nine silver dragons could be seen writhing within.
After extracting the flame, Tang Zhen's face paled slightly.
He flashed outside the altar and nodded to the pair.
From here on, it was up to them.
"Huo'er, let's begin."
Xiao Yan solemnly retrieved two jade bottles from his ring.
"Okay!"
Tang Huo'er sat beneath the flame and began forming seals.
The Nine-Dragon Lightning Flame trembled and erupted, surrounding the altar in a silver fire barrier. Outside, Tang Zhen could barely make out their silhouettes.
"Hmph."
Xiao Yan snorted, summoning his dark-golden flame. It coated his hand like a scaly armor.
He burned the jade bottle, then flicked the Silent Flame Pill into the roaring fire.
Chh!
The pill dissolved instantly, turning into crimson gas that clung to the nine silver dragons.
Their movements visibly slowed, and their power waned.
Still, the heat made Tang Huo'er sweat profusely.
"Huo'er, begin subduing it!"
Xiao Yan's expression turned firm.
Without hesitation, Tang Huo'er completed the last seal, and the flame rushed into her body.
Instantly, searing heat engulfed her. Her meridians screamed in pain.
She activated the secret method, and the residual energy from the Fire Bodhisattva Pill began repairing her.
Her red clothes, however, turned to ash in the flames.
Her bare body was now fully exposed—but Xiao Yan had no time to admire it.
The Nine-Dragon Lightning Flame was ferocious. Refined by generations of Valley Masters, it contained tremendous power—enough to elevate high-tier Dou Zong to Dou Zun.
Tang Huo'er was only a two-star Dou Zong. Even with pills and secret techniques, she wasn't strong enough yet.
Xiao Yan took a deep breath and fed her the Extreme Yin Vein-Sealing Pill.
This vicious pill could cripple a Dou Zong by freezing their meridians. But when used during flame absorption, its Yin energy could counter the flame's extreme heat.
As the pill took effect, Tang Huo'er's condition stabilized.
Still, the effects wouldn't last long. Once they wore off, the real danger would begin.
Time to prepare!
Xiao Yan sat cross-legged before her, forming seals at rapid speed.
His five qi seas trembled, releasing six-colored energy: green, orange-red, gold-red, yellow, white, and black.
The six colors rotated, forming a swirling seal of chaotic light before him.
The Six Qi of the Five Elements—merged into one.
Primordial Seal!
Xiao Yan pressed it gently into her chest.
The seal activated. Streams of qi appeared in her organs and flowed through her meridians.
The burning pain turned to a manageable heat.
"What is this... Xiao Yan's secret technique?"
She rejoiced and hastened the flame refinement.
Xiao Yan smiled, satisfied.
The Primordial Seal was from the mysterious five-colored scroll in his soul sea. It could defend or attack depending on how it was used.
Back when he was only a Dou Wang, his Six Origins weren't mature enough to use it.
Now, as a Dou Zong, three of his Origin Qi had turned into Heavenly Flames, empowering the other three. He could finally wield it.
For defense, the seal shielded her meridians. For offense, it could disintegrate an enemy's internal energies—leaving them slow, powerless, or dead.
It was a terrifying technique with no known countermeasures.
Even someone with high Dou Qi, if their six energies were depleted or disrupted, couldn't resist it.
Blood low? Wounds heavy? This move was lethal.
As Xiao Yan studied the technique, Tang Huo'er's body shuddered.
Her aura flared.
"Oh? She's nearly done?"
His eyes fell on her nude figure, and his face flushed. He quickly covered her with a black cloak.
Smooth skin, soft curves, scarlet hair, and inviting lips...
He nearly lost control.
Cough. Her dad was right outside.
Xiao Yan adjusted his thoughts, closed his eyes, and resumed cultivating while waiting for Tang Huo'er to complete her flame absorption.
(END CHAPTER)
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