Fights Break Sphere: Thunder Shattered

Chapter 383 Xiao Yan Returns to His Original Intention

Xiao Yan, thick-skinned since childhood, remained unfazed, gently patting Nalan Yanran behind him while reassuring her, and said to Yao Lao and the other two:
"Teacher, I've reached the Dou Zong level now, so I should be able to head to Zhongzhou, right?"

"Don't rush. You've just broken through, so you should be able to feel that your body's energy isn't quite stable yet, right?"

The old man looked at Xiao Yan with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan examined his own body and found that it was indeed as Yao Lao had said. He then looked at Yao Lao with a puzzled expression.

"Let me tell you something, and you should listen too, Yanran."

When Nalan Yanran heard that Yao Lao was going to share some important knowledge, she disregarded her shyness and stepped out from behind Xiao Yan to stand beside him.

Xiao Yan smiled and glanced at her, then took her hand, and Nalan Yanran returned the gesture by holding Xiao Yan's hand in return.

Elder Yao and Venerable Tianhuo were unexpectedly forced to witness this display of affection, and shook their heads helplessly.

"Most people who advance to the Dou Zong level will have a period of adjustment. The specific time for this adjustment depends on the individual's talent and the purity of their Dou Qi. Only after passing this period of adjustment can one truly reach the level of a one-star Dou Zong."

After speaking, Yao Lao paused, glanced at Xiao Yan with a narrowed eye, and then continued:

"Of course, if you go through some special places or blessed places, you can skip this step."

When Xiao Yan saw Yao Lao's strange look, he remembered that his brother Tian had asked him to cultivate in the cultivation room in World Mountain, but at the time he didn't want to trouble Xiao Tian too much, since Xiao Tian was always the one helping him.

Given that his brother Tian had so many women, he was worried that they might not be enough for him, so he politely declined.

I never imagined that I, who used to pluck feathers from passing geese, would end up being pecked in the eye by a goose.

Nalan Yanran had also heard Xiao Yan mention this matter, and couldn't help but laugh from the side: "Serves you right for being so pretentious. Your master asked you to go and cultivate with him before, but you didn't go. Now you should be slapping your thigh in regret, right?"

"I just didn't want to trouble Brother Tian too much, in case he doesn't have enough supplies." Xiao Yan scratched his head awkwardly.

"I encourage you to move around more often. There are plenty of training rooms there. Apart from a few specific ones, the rest are empty. My teacher also told me that Xiao Tian placed this training area in the front hall of the Heavenly Palace so that it would be convenient for you to train there."

Nalan Yanran squeezed Xiao Yan's hand and said seriously, "This is nothing like the you of the past. You weren't so indecisive back then."

When Yao Lao heard Nalan Yanran's words, he nodded in agreement. Back then, Xiao Yan was shameless to the extreme, knowing how to seize every opportunity to increase his strength. For example, in the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's cave, he would lick up all the accompanying purple crystal sources on the ground, not wasting a single bit.

Xiao Yan touched the storage ring on his hand, which contained a scroll of soul cultivation techniques and fighting skills that Xiao Tian had recently given him, as well as a peach tree branch as thick as an arm that could accelerate soul cultivation.

Xiao Tian had asked the system about the peach tree branch and learned that even if it was broken off, it could still be used for cultivation. However, the cultivation effect was not as good as under the peach tree, and there was also a time limit for its use. The specific time limit depended on the size of the tree trunk, ranging from one to five years.

Xiao Tian also broke off quite a few pieces and gave them to his father and others, as well as some elders of the Xiaoyao Hall, such as Wen Yanhai and Bo Dong.

Even the Medicine Master and the Heavenly Fire Venerable possessed this peach tree, which had a tremendous effect on them, enabling their souls to gradually recover.

The Venerable Heavenly Flame, a man of great wisdom and experience, possessed an even more accurate grasp of human nature. He approached Xiao Yan:

“If you want to repay Xiao Tian, ​​I think the most important thing for you is to increase your strength. This world still values ​​strength. Only when you are strong can you repay and help him.” Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan lowered his head and pondered. Nalan Yanran also gently released her hand. The three of them stood quietly to the side, not daring to make any noise.

Looking back on his past, he realized that he had become too complacent because he spent most of his time in the carefree realm, and he had lost some of his former drive.

In addition, they were basically under the protection of Xiao Tian and others, and had always lacked a kind of tempering.

If Xiao Tian knew what Xiao Yan was thinking, he would understand what the problem was. However, Xiao Tian didn't have time to pay attention to any of this right now. He was currently sleeping soundly with Medusa's soft and smooth body in his arms.

In the original novel, Xiao Yan is basically either fighting or on his way to fight; he's practically the honey badger of the Doupo world.

Xiao Yan is currently enjoying a smooth and successful life, without experiencing any hardship, and the Xiao family has not suffered any damage.

Neither the father nor the teacher were arrested, and over time, they lost their drive to move forward.

Furthermore, he has basically grown up under Xiao Tian's wing, and he is now confused, only thinking about repaying Xiao Tian for his help.

……

Five minutes later, the old apothecary frowned, his voice tinged with sternness: "Have you forgotten your original goal and aspiration? Cultivation is about struggling against heaven, against earth, against others, and against oneself. The struggles of cultivation are unpredictable, with no certainty of success or failure; one must grasp every opportunity."

Xiao Yan's eyes gradually brightened as he looked down, recalling his past self and vowing to stand at the pinnacle of this world and protect everything he cherished.

Having learned about the Xiao clan's past from Xiao Tian, ​​he had another goal: to revitalize the Xiao family and bring it back to its former glory.

Have I forgotten my original aspirations because of this comfortable life?
I, Xiao Yan, will never allow myself to become like that!!!
Xiao Yan raised his head, his eyes burning with renewed fighting spirit, the flame that had been extinguished reignited.

He clenched his fist and said with a determined look in his eyes, "You're right. I was being stubborn. I need to find my former self again, and rediscover that pursuit and dedication to strength."

Xiao Yan exuded a spirit of courage and determination, and his eyes still held the unwavering light of his past.

"I'm glad you understand!"

Seeing Xiao Yan's current state, Yao Lao nodded in satisfaction. However, he was thinking to himself that he should go to Zhongzhou as soon as possible to prevent Xiao Yan from picking up Xiao Tian's Buddhist-like behavior again.

Xiao Tian was the most perplexing figure to Yao Lao. He only cultivated occasionally and spent his days enjoying himself and playing games.

But his cultivation level is rising rapidly, and it's estimated that he will reach his former peak level soon.

Thinking of Xiao Yan, who toiled away every day cultivating and risked his life to subdue the strange flames, and his past self, he couldn't help but sigh that even among geniuses there are differences.
If the old master were alive today, he would definitely say: Some people are born in Rome, while others are born to be beasts of burden.

"Alright, we won't disturb you two lovers any longer." Yao Lao laughed and entered the Bone Flame Ring, staying next to the peach wood to begin recovering his soul. This special peach wood was simply too captivating to the soul, and the Heavenly Fire Venerable beside him felt the same way.

Xiao Yan simply hoisted Nalan Yanran onto his shoulder and flew towards his palace: "I'm furious right now. Let's go back and have a chat."

(End of this chapter)