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Chapter 201 Fallen Heart Flame
The inner courtyard of Canaan Academy, at the bottom level of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.

Stepping into this place feels like entering another world.

Here, waves of heat surged, the temperature so high that it distorted one's vision, and the burning sensation with every breath went straight to one's lungs, as if swallowing a ball of fire. Fiery red light overflowed from the deep hole in the center, illuminating the entire space.

Because of its lower location, this deep cave is particularly eye-catching. The entrance is wider than any of the caves above, and the cave is filled with a dark red color like congealed blood, exuding an eerie atmosphere.

Outside the deep cave, a cylindrical energy shield tightly sealed it. The surface of the energy shield was covered with mysterious patterns, like the marks of a winding snake. Energy surged and rippled on it, and a deep, muffled sound of air explosions could be faintly heard.

The Grand Elder of the Inner Court, Su Qian, was sitting cross-legged not far from the energy shield, and no subtle change could escape his perception.

In the silence, a faint sound of liquid flowing suddenly arose, like the gentle ripples of a lake.

However, although the sound was soft, it made Su Qian's expression instantly turn serious. He suddenly opened his eyes and his gaze shot into the deep cave like a sharp sword.

He flashed to the edge of the deep cave, but the sound seemed to be alerted and disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Gazing at the terrifyingly deep hole, Su Qian hesitated for a moment before placing her hands on the raging energy shield.

Under his control, the energy shield that could have easily injured a Dou Wang powerhouse became as docile as an obedient pet. As he pried it open with both hands, a channel was torn open in the energy shield.

Su Qian flashed in, using his battle qi to protect himself from the heatwave, and his gaze once again penetrated into the deep cave.

With the help of battle qi, the scene below the deep cave gradually became clear.

It was a sea of ​​lava, its color a strange, dark red, as if mixed with countless drops of blood.

Su Qian knew that the Fallen Heart Flame was hidden inside, but faced with such a harsh environment and the Fallen Heart Flame that already possessed intelligence, even though he was a Dou Zong powerhouse, he dared not rush in.

He had clearly felt a massive flow of energy just now, but the magma world was now as calm as still water, which filled him with doubt.

"Oh!"

Suddenly, a faint sound came from the magma world, like a heartbeat, causing Su Qian's heart to leap.

At this moment, Su Qian was completely certain that the Fallen Heart Flame was probably about to erupt again!

At that very moment, a series of muffled sounds began to ring out, growing louder and more rapid.

Later on, the sound was exactly in sync with Su Qian's heartbeat!
Suddenly, a violent and powerful energy erupted from the surface of the magma sea, creating a fire wave more than ten feet high, with a deafening roar.

Su Qian's expression changed drastically. He recognized that this energy belonged to the Fallen Heart Flame, and its strength was several times greater than before!
"Damn it, this beast was playing the victim the whole time!"

Sensing this energy fluctuation, Su Qian instantly realized the problem.

In the past, the Fallen Heart Flame would occasionally erupt, but each time it was suppressed by Su Qian and a group of inner court elders. Although it was somewhat troublesome, it was always under control.

Only now did Su Qian realize that all of this was actually done by the Fallen Heart Flame on purpose. This beast was pretending to be weak to lull the people outside into a false sense of security while accumulating power, just so that when it truly erupted, it could break the seal in one fell swoop!
Within moments, Su Qian understood the reason and immediately began to gather people to reinforce the seal.

Since the Fallen Heart Flame is no longer concealing its power today, it means that this time, the Fallen Heart Flame may be serious.

Just as Su Qian made his decision, a deafening roar suddenly came from the magma sea below the deep cave. The magma was violently churning, and a terrifying energy permeated the area.

After a while, the magma suddenly stopped, but the energy was getting closer and closer.

"boom!"

The next moment, a pillar of magma shot into the sky, and a huge, transparent fire python roared out!

Its head was over ten feet long, and its body was wreathed in invisible flames. The energy generated by its enormous body caused the space itself to tremble.

"Fallen Heart Flame!"

"grumble!"

Under Su Qian's gaze, the fire python let out a sharp hiss, and wherever the sound waves reached, the magma roared like thunder, and flames shot out in all directions.

After venting its anger, it noticed Su Qian at the cave entrance above, and its triangular pupils instantly locked onto the target.

"Chirp!" It hissed again, its huge body slapping against the magma, shooting straight up the deep hole like a bolt of lightning!

"not good!"

Su Qian's expression changed drastically. He quickly withdrew from the energy shield, his hands rapidly forming hand seals, and a dazzling energy shield instantly sealed the cave entrance.

At the same time, a thunderous shout ripped through the sky.

"All elders, immediately proceed to the tower! All students, stay within 100 meters of the Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower!"

The loud shouts echoed in the inner courtyard, instantly plunging the once bustling courtyard into deathly silence.

Immediately following the sound, people sprang into action, and figures flashed out from the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower. Elders immediately put down what they were doing and flew towards the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.

They all knew that the only thing that could make the Grand Elder so solemn was probably the Fallen Heart Flame.

It is also thanks to the incident Xiao Yan caused more than half a year ago that the fact that a Fallen Heart Flame is sealed at the bottom of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower in the Inner Court is no longer a secret.

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The base of the tower.

A brightly colored energy shield suddenly descended like a giant dome, completely sealing off the deep hole.

As energy flowed, ripples spread across the surrounding space. The seemingly randomly formed barrier actually contained the powerful sealing force meticulously constructed by the inner courtyard.

This defensive line was originally prepared in advance to suppress the rampage of the Fallen Heart Flame. Any elder can activate it in a critical moment, which is enough to easily intercept the Fallen Heart Flame.

However, this energy shield, which has never disappointed the elders, is now facing an unprecedented test.

"Great Elder!"

One by one, the elders of the inner court arrived.

But Su Qian had no time to respond to their greetings, her eyes fixed on the deep cave.

As everyone perceived it, the scorching heat rushed towards them like a tsunami, and the surface of the energy shield instantly rippled rapidly, as if a huge rock had been thrown into a calm lake.

The next second, crimson magma, carrying a devastating force, erupted from the bottom of the tower, like a giant blood-red hammer, crashing heavily onto the energy shield.

Click!Click!
As the muffled thud echoed, fine cracks spread like a spider web, and with a crisp sound, the seal collapsed!

The long-simmering fury of the Fallen Heart Flame was beyond everyone's imagination; even the seemingly indestructible barrier crumbled in the first clash.

"Let's attack together and stop it!"

"seal up!"

Su Qian shouted in a deep voice, his fingertips flashing as he quickly cast a series of hand seals, activating all the remaining seals prepared for the Fallen Heart Flame.

The elders also dared not hesitate and stepped forward to help.

In an instant, the space above the deep cave trembled, and another multicolored energy shield appeared.

However, the crimson magma, carrying the violent energy of the Fallen Heart Flame, was like a maddened beast. Instead of being suppressed, it became even more ferocious!
It was suppressed one wave and then rose again. In less than a minute, the colorful light was completely shattered, breaking into countless star points.

Without the seal of the energy shield, the magma column, tens of meters wide, broke free of its restraints and, like a volcanic eruption, shot straight to the top of the tower!
The moment the magma pillar struck the tip of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, it was like a comet colliding, causing the entire giant tower to tremble violently.

At this moment, both the elders inside the tower and the inner court students who had already retreated outside could clearly feel the scorching heat wave. This heat wave seemed to possess a spirit, revealing a joy at the prospect of seeing the light of day again.

"Elder, what do we do now?"

Seeing the Fallen Heart Flame begin to break free of its seal, all the elders wore extremely solemn expressions.

Su Qian's expression was equally grim, but she remained calm.

"Get out of here first. This beast can't cause any trouble!"

Many elders didn't understand where Su Qian's confidence came from, but they didn't dare to ask too many questions. They silently followed behind Su Qian and quickly flashed out of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.

At that very moment, the Fallen Heart Flame, carrying a pillar of magma, began its assault once more, slamming violently into the top of the tower.

Sensing that unparalleled power, the inner court students turned pale, and many elders even thought that the Fallen Heart Flame was about to be completely broken.

Unexpectedly, at this critical moment, a thin energy barrier, as thin as a cicada's wing, suddenly appeared on the dark tower spire.

This barrier appears fragile, as if it could withstand a strong wind, but when faced with the impact of the Fallen Heart Flame, it stands firm like an iron wall!
After two failed attempts, the Fallen Heart Flame seemed to become even more volatile. The magma pillar receded slightly, and then the surging fire waves on its surface surged. A giant python, completely transparent and covered in invisible flames, slowly emerged with its ferocious head.

"Hiss, is this the true form of the Fallen Heart Flame?"

"I suddenly admire Xiao Yan so much. He actually dared to covet this thing. If it weren't for the Grand Elder stopping him, he'd be buried with grass growing three feet tall by now."

"This is no time for jokes. The Fallen Heart Flame is clearly not in good condition. If the Grand Elder and the others can't stop it, we might be in big trouble!"

"Judging from the elder's expression, it shouldn't have come to this."

The trainees watched from a distance, whispering among themselves.

Although they were willing to help, those below the rank of Dou Huang would only cause trouble in the face of the Fallen Heart Flame.

Among the students, even those who are in the top ten of the rankings, such as Lin Xiuya and Liu Qing, only have the strength of a Dou Ling now.

Inside the tower.

The enormous head emerging from the magma pillar stared intently at the pitch-black spire, where a curtain-like energy barrier was slowly rotating. The seemingly fragile barrier possessed an extremely terrifying defensive capability.

"grumble!"

A piercing shriek tore through the air, and the invisible fire python raised its head and hissed. The sound waves crashed into the energy layer at the top of the tower as if they were tangible, causing ripples to spread across it.

boom!
Before the lingering hiss had faded, the giant python formed from the Fallen Heart Flame opened its maw, unleashing a massive, invisible ball of flame. In an instant, the temperature of the entire space skyrocketed. Despite the energy shield blocking the flames, the students in the distance found it unbearably hot and hurriedly circulated their battle qi to form a protective barrier, retreating to a greater distance.

Looking into the distance, one can see that wherever the invisible flames pass, space is distorted like a mirror, with strange wrinkles appearing, as if even the air itself is twisted and deformed under the high temperature.

This raging flame, powerful enough to incinerate the void, would likely turn into a wisp of smoke the moment it touched the flesh.

The flames did not advance quickly; it took about half a minute for them to finally hit the energy barrier at the top of the tower.

There was no deafening roar when the two came into contact, only a hissing sound like boiling oil being poured onto snow, and plumes of thick smoke rose up.

That seemingly flimsy energy barrier displayed astonishing resilience, remaining unmoved despite being scorched by flames!
Seeing this, the elders of the inner court felt somewhat relieved.

In contrast, the Fallen Heart Flame let out an angry roar, and more invisible flames poured out like a tide, determined to completely burn away this barrier.

Its persistence paid off. Under the relentless onslaught, the energy barrier finally began to show signs of fatigue. As time passed, it became thinner and thinner, its luster dimmed, and it became increasingly transparent.

"grumble!"

The Fallen Heartflame seemed to sense victory was in sight, its hiss filled with excitement and triumph, and it spewed flames at an even faster pace.

Another five minutes passed, and the energy membrane was already like a candle in the wind, on the verge of breaking at any moment.

"The seal can't hold up any longer! Prepare to activate the thousand-layered seal left by the Dean!"

Su Qian's expression was solemn as he took out several jade slips and crushed them.

At this point, it's a foregone conclusion that Fallen Heart Flame has escaped the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.

However, regaining its freedom will not be so easy for it.

Before the former headmaster of Canaan Academy left behind a seal called the Thousand-Layer Seal.

This is also the last resort to stop the Fallen Heart Inflammation!
Su Qian trusted the dean implicitly, and as long as that last resort was still in place, there was no need to panic.

However, even if the energy of the thousand-layer seal is suppressed by the Heart Flame, it will not be easy to reseal it back into the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.

At the very least, he couldn't do it alone.

That's why Su Qian asked for help.

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Qian took the lead and sped towards the top of the tower.

A group of inner court elders followed closely behind.

Just when everyone thought the final showdown with the Fallen Heart Flame was about to begin, an unexpected change occurred.

The void above the tower was suddenly torn open, like a curtain.

The next moment, three figures stepped out from within.

The young man leading the group was tall and handsome, and many elders and senior students in the inner courtyard felt that he was somewhat familiar with him.

On either side of him, there was a beautiful woman accompanying him.

The woman on the left has cascading silver hair, her fair face adorned with exquisitely beautiful features, and an air of mystery that blends cool elegance with a captivating charm.

The woman on the right has a graceful figure, exquisite curves, and a beautiful face that is captivating.

"Chen Xiao?!"

Upon seeing Chen Xiao's face clearly, the Grand Elder paused in his movements.

The expression of surprise lasted for a moment, then quickly turned into anxiety.

"Chen Xiao, get out of the way! The Fallen Heart Flame is about to break its seal. Avoid its attack!"

At this moment, Chen Xiao and his two companions were located directly above the top of the tower.

Therefore, if the Heart Flame of Fallen Souls breaks its seal, the three of them will inevitably be the first to be affected.

Realizing this, Su Qian seemed to have forgotten the scene of space being torn apart when the three appeared, a technique that only experts above the Dou Zun level could use.

Hearing the Grand Elder's shouts, Chen Xiao couldn't help but chuckle, glancing sideways at the Fallen Heart Flame that was relentlessly attacking the sealing barrier with all its might.

"Avoid its sharp edge?"

"Hehe, Elder, do not worry. I have returned to eliminate this hidden danger for the Inner Court!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xiao extended his right hand, and a bright white flame suddenly burst forth from his palm.

With a thought, the azure flames transformed into a blue dragon, rushing straight towards the fallen heart flame.

The next moment, everyone saw that the extremely ferocious invisible fire python's triangular pupils flashed with visible fear, as if it had seen its natural enemy. Its attack on the barrier came to an abrupt halt, and it instantly retreated into the ground of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, not daring to show its face again!
(End of this chapter)