People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 309 Dean of Canaan Academy
With the ownership of the Three Thousand Burning Flames determined, the last matter of the Pill Gathering has come to an end, and it's time for everyone to go home.

Watching Yao Feng and the others leave, Zi Yan felt a little regretful.

"Should we really let this old fellow from the Medicine Clan leave?"

When forces like the Purple Cloud Pavilion and Pill Tower were fighting against the Soul Palace, the Medicine Clan made many underhanded moves, which Da Ziyan always kept in mind.

Previously in the Starfield, if it weren't for Chen Xiao's telepathic message, Zi Yan wouldn't have wanted to bring Yao Feng along. It would have been better for him to fend for himself like the elders of the Soul Palace.

"He's just an insignificant person, don't worry about him. His staying here won't do us much good. He might be able to play an unexpected role back in the Medicine Clan," Chen Xiao said with a smile, trying to comfort him.

Like Yao Wangui last time, Yao Feng can actually stay as Chen Xiao wishes.

But doing so wouldn't make much sense. It would be better to let them return to the Medicine Clan.

There are still nine years until the Medicine Clan compiles its pharmacopoeia. By then, Chen Xiao will have grown even more.

If the timing of the Soul Clan's attack on the Medicine Clan remains unchanged, Chen Xiao can still take the opportunity to manipulate things and gain some benefits.

Conversely, if the Soul Clan attacks the Medicine Clan beforehand, it won't harm Chen Xiao; he can simply stay out of it.

Therefore, Yao Feng and Yao Wangui are essentially talking corpses and need not be bothered with.

Zi Yan nodded slightly, no longer dwelling on it.

Chen Xiao then turned to look at Xuan Kongzi and the others.

"Teacher, the Dan meeting is over, so we won't stay any longer this time. We need to return to Dragon Island to take care of some matters."

“Alright, now that the Soul Palace is completely destroyed, the Pill Tower will have an easier time. I’ll come visit you when I have time, and also see the legendary Dragon Island.” Xuan Kongzi replied with a smile.

After chatting for a while longer, Chen Xiao decided to return home.

When they first came to Saint Pill City, there were only four people: Chen Xiao, Zi Yan, and Cao Ying and her daughter. Now, the return journey has expanded considerably, with Dan Chen, Old Monster Kun, and Elder Mo all traveling together.

As for the primordial fire of the Three Thousand Burning Flames, it was naturally included as well.

...

Donglong Island.

During this time, Cai Lin has been teaching Yao Yao and her two senior sisters how to cultivate. With her supervision, the three little ones no longer have the energy to cause trouble on the island, allowing Dragon Island to return to its former tranquility.

After Chen Xiao and his group returned, they first sealed the source of the Three Thousand Burning Flames.

If there were no conditions, that would be fine. But since there are conditions, we must be fully prepared to refine this strange fire, and let Cao Ying find a time when she is in the best condition to begin.

Anyway, they don't lack time.

After Chen Xiao finished dealing with the Three Thousand Burning Flames, Cao Ying picked up her daughter and took Dan Chen and Old Monster Kun down to settle them.

"Although I have been staying in the Little Pill Tower, I have some knowledge of the outside world. Everyone knows the three major races of magical beasts, especially the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, whose patriarch's strength far surpasses mine. And the Ancient Void Dragon is ranked first, so why is it like this?"

With only Chen Xiao and Zi Yan left, Elder Mo didn't hide anything and asked the question that had been bothering him.

Upon arriving at Donglong Island, he immediately sensed that something was amiss with the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan.

It could even be said that it is unworthy of its name.

Because aside from Zi Yan, who is a special case, and Cai Lin, who is clearly not a Taixu Ancient Dragon, there are only two Dou Sheng powerhouses on the entire Donglong Island, the strongest of whom is only a three-star Dou Sheng.

Such profound knowledge might seem astonishing to ordinary people, but Elder Mo was well aware of the situation of the three major magical beast races, and he noticed the anomaly as soon as he arrived at Donglong Island.

Zi Yan glanced at Chen Xiao, and seeing that he didn't offer any reminders, she decided not to hide anything.

"That's because thousands of years ago, my father, the old Dragon Emperor, left Dragon Island and has been missing ever since, causing the ancient dragon clan to split into four. Now, only East Dragon Island is trustworthy."

Zi Yan may seem silly, but she is actually very clever. She knows that Elder Mo is trusted by Chen Xiao, so he is not an outsider. It is okay to tell him these small things.

The matter must be kept secret from the Old Dragon Emperor, as even many ancient dragons on East Dragon Island are unaware of it, with only a few knowing about it.

Elder Mo suddenly realized and did not ask any further questions.

Ignorance is no excuse; everyone has curiosity.

However, it would be impolite to pry into the internal strife within the Ancient Dragon Clan if one knew it was happening.

"Elder, it's still early today. How about I take you to see the Void Thunder Pool?" Chen Xiao asked, picking up the conversation.

Elder Mo nodded: "That's fine. It's good to get familiar with the environment. I haven't refined any precious pills for many years. I need to refine a few low-grade pills to warm up my skills first."

...

call out!call out!call out!
In the pitch-black void, three streaks of rainbow light suddenly flashed by like lightning. A powerful aura emanated from the three streaks of light, resisting the omnipresent and fierce tearing force within the void.

As the light and shadow gradually approached, the figures of the three people became visible.

It was none other than Chen Xiao, Zi Yan, and Elder Mo who had come from Donglong Island.

"This void space is truly fraught with danger. Even we have to be careful when flying through it. Only a race as privileged as the Ancient Void Dragon can survive here for a long time."

Looking at the rapidly receding void on both sides, Elder Mo couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice.

Along the way, the three encountered eight spatial collapses. The omnipresent and violent tearing force would have torn even a Dou Zun expert to pieces if caught in it.

Having witnessed such danger, Elder Mo gained a deeper understanding of the extraordinary nature of the Ancient Dragon Clan.

After all, not every member of the Ancient Dragon Clan is a Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) level expert; there are many Dou Zun (Battle Venerable) and even those below Dou Zun.

Yet they thrive in this environment, demonstrating their exceptional talent and abilities.

Zi Yan's pretty face showed no smugness as she laughed, "Every race has its own advantages. Just like the human soul power, its improvement speed far exceeds that of magical beast races. Our Ancient Void Dragons are no exception. It's normal for our race to have a tiny advantage in the void space."

Elder Mo nodded, agreeing with this statement.

Chen Xiao didn't reply. He felt the howling wind rushing past his ears. With his battle qi enhancing his eyes, he could see a faint, constantly flashing silver light at the end of the void. Upon closer inspection, he could feel an unusually violent energy emanating from that light.

"Is that the Void Thunder Pool?" Chen Xiao looked at Zi Yan, a hint of anticipation in his heart.

The so-called Void Thunder Pool is actually a place where thunder gathers.

The space here is quite strange, emanating a natural suction force that causes an immense amount of energy to condense chaotically, eventually giving rise to countless bolts of lightning, making it a dangerous area.

Although Chen Xiao frequently traveled between Donglong Island and Zixiao Pavilion and had spent a considerable amount of time on Donglong Island, this was his first time visiting the Void Thunder Pool.

Thanks to his superior memory, Chen Xiao knew the situation inside the Void Thunder Pool very well.

The Nine Profound Golden Thunder, especially at the deepest part of the Void Thunder Pool, is an immense opportunity.

Unfortunately, the Nine Profound Golden Lightning was terrifyingly powerful, and Chen Xiao could not possibly covet it at present.

Even Zi Yan could only flee in a sorry state in the face of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning.

“Just like Hei Qing said, this should be it,” Zi Yan nodded.

As the three rapidly approached, the silver glint grew larger in their vision, and a thunderous roar resounded clearly in their ears.

"Wow, this is truly a strange place!"

The three stopped and gazed at the scene before them, their eyes filled with awe. Words can never capture the raw feeling of seeing; only by witnessing it firsthand can one truly appreciate such a magnificent spectacle.

Before the three appeared a vast 'lake' nearly a thousand feet wide. However, this 'lake' was not ordinary water; it was filled entirely with dazzling silver lightning.

This is a Thunder Pool formed entirely by lightning!
Standing before the Thunder Pool, the deafening roar of thunder continuously emanated from it, causing one's mind to tremble.

"Such terrifying lightning power, such rich天地能量 (heaven and earth energy), this place is indeed an excellent place to refine precious pills! If one has enough ability, perhaps even a Xuan Dan (mystic pill) is possible!"

After gazing at it for a long time, Elder Mo finally came back to his senses from the shock and murmured softly.

Compared to the thunderous power contained within this Thunder Pool, the thunderous energy attracted at the Pill Gathering is nothing more than the tip of the iceberg.

Or rather, they are completely incomparable!
"If the conditions are met, let's go in and take a look." Chen Xiao nodded, lightly touched the air with his toes, and his figure shot out like lightning, plunging into the Void Thunder Pool.

Zi Yan and Elder Mo followed closely behind.

"Hey!"

The moment the three rushed into the Thunder Pool, countless bolts of lightning, as if possessing a sense of territory, surged forth like silver snakes, bombarding the three from all directions.

With a casual wave of his hand, Chen Xiao conjured a cold, white protective barrier of strange fire. Upon contact with the barrier, the countless silver snakes emitted a series of subtle, muffled sounds before vanishing without a trace.

Although the power of thunder is formidable, it also has different levels.

The lightning on the outermost edge of this Void Thunder Pool is just the most ordinary kind, naturally far inferior to the strange fire filled with destructive power.

"Chen Xiao, remove the barrier of strange fire. I need to adapt to this place. These lightning bolts pose no threat to me. Once I get used to their effects, I'll try refining a few low-grade pills before considering precious pills," Elder Mo said.

They were, after all, powerful Dou Sheng experts. These ordinary lightning bolts looked intimidating, but they couldn't actually harm them in the slightest.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly and put away the strange fire.

“In that case, the Grand Elder can stay here and familiarize himself with the surroundings, while Ziyan and I will go deeper into the area to take a look.”

"Okay, you guys go ahead, don't worry about me."

Elder Mo waved his hand, his figure flashed and he flew a hundred feet away, sitting cross-legged in the void. Raging flames surged from his body, and bolts of lightning struck down, but they were like moths to a flame, without causing the slightest disturbance.

Seeing this, Chen Xiao stopped worrying, exchanged a glance with Zi Yan, and then headed towards the depths of the Thunder Pool.

Since the two didn't need to familiarize themselves with the environment, Chen Xiao once again unleashed the Bone Spirit Cold Flame to save time.

"Boom boom boom!"

In the sea of ​​thunder, lightning bolts resembling silver snakes continuously exploded everywhere, but Chen Xiao and Zi Yan, protected by the strange fire, moved as if on flat ground, undisturbed in the slightest.

Perhaps the surrounding lightning was afraid of the power of the strange fire. After repeated unsuccessful attacks, the lightning bolts that struck the two became less and less, as if they had completely given up...

In this state, they went deep into the ground, nearly two hundred feet away.

Suddenly, Chen Xiao's heart skipped a beat, and his gaze went straight to a place where lightning was gathering on his right.

Zi Yan noticed Chen Xiao's gaze and looked in the same direction, quickly exclaiming in surprise.

"Huh, someone is hiding here. They're almost one with the thunder. Their disguise is quite clever. You really wouldn't notice them if you weren't paying attention."

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, his smile carrying a hint of deeper meaning.

Seeing that the person in hiding was still pretending to be dead, he immediately spoke up: "Since there is nowhere left to hide, why don't you come out and have a chat?"

One breath, two breaths…

A good ten breaths passed, but there was still no movement.

Chen Xiao wasn't in a hurry, and he and Zi Yan watched the scene with leisure.

As if finally certain that Chen Xiao and the other person were not lying to him, the hidden person resigned himself to his fate and revealed his figure completely amidst flashes of lightning.

The owner of this figure appeared to be quite old, an elderly man with gray hair.

He was dressed in a simple yet elegant silver-white robe, his face awkward yet all smiles. Although he looked like an old man, his eyes were like those of an incredibly cunning young man, without a trace of turbidity. Instead, they gave off a feeling of vitality and energy.

"I am Mang Tianchi, a member of the Thunder Clan, one of the eight ancient clans, and the Dean of Canaan Academy in the Northwest Continent. I was cultivating here just now when I noticed the arrival of several fellow Daoists. To avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings, I concealed myself and meant no harm. You two may not recognize me, but you must have heard of two people."

The old man introduced himself first, making sure to mention his background to add weight to his story, which showed his apprehension towards Chen Xiao and his companion.

Upon hearing Mang Tianchi's identity, Zi Yan's eyes widened slightly as she looked the shrewd old man up and down before turning to Chen Xiao.

"No doubt about it, he is the dean that Su Qian mentioned."

Chen Xiao remained outwardly calm, but confirmed it telepathically.

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan adjusted her facial expression, deliberately adopting a disdainful posture, and asked arrogantly, "Oh? Which two people? I don't know any Tom, Dick, or Harry."

Seeing Zi Yan's appearance, Mang Tianchi felt uneasy and forced himself to remain calm, so he slightly clasped his hands in a fist salute towards the direction of Zhongzhou.

"No, the two people I mentioned, one of them is Chen Xiao, the Pavilion Master of Zixiao Pavilion in Zhongzhou, and the other is his wife, Ziyan. Many people only know that they came from the Northwest Continent, but they don't know that they are both students who graduated from my Canaan Academy!"

"Pfft~"

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan completely lost control of her expression and burst out laughing.

Using Chen Xiao and Zi Yan's names to intimidate Chen Xiao and Zi Yan was something neither of them had ever encountered in all their years of life.

Even Chen Xiao was speechless at this moment.

Seeing the change in their expressions, Mang Tianchi's vigilance instantly dissipated, replaced by a deep sense of confusion.

Seeing this, Chen Xiao stopped teasing him and smiled as he clasped his hands in a slight fist salute.

"I've often heard the Grand Elder mention the Dean. Meeting him today, I can confirm that the Dean is indeed... well, quite a character."

Of the eight ancient clans today, few have any connection with Chen Xiao.

If one day all eight ancient clans were to perish, Chen Xiao would be absolutely delighted.

However, there are a few people who need special care.

Xun'er, of course, goes without saying.

Gu Yuan is Xun'er's father, so he should definitely give him some face.

Besides that, all that's left is the Mangtian Ruler in front of us.

Chen Xiao had never had any contact with Mang Tianchi before, but it was a fact that he and Zi Yan had studied at Canaan Academy, especially Su Qian, who took great care of them.

Given this connection, if Chen Xiao were to select a group of people from the eight ancient clans whom he hoped would be alive, Mang Tianchi would certainly be among them.

Mang Tianchi was taken aback upon hearing this, his gaze sweeping over Chen Xiao with suspicion. Slowly, he realized what was happening.

"So you're the Chen Xiao and Zi Yan that Su Qianxin mentioned? Damn it, are you kidding me? Did you recognize me all along and were you deliberately making fun of me? If I had known it was you, I wouldn't have bothered hiding!"

Mang Tianchi glared and puffed out his beard, his quirky speech making the two of them burst into laughter.

Zi Yan laughed so hard she couldn't stand up straight. After finally catching her breath, she said sincerely, "We just remembered that the dean's name is Mang Tianchi. It's because the dean doesn't do anything. We've never seen him before. If Old Man Su hadn't mentioned him, we wouldn't have known that Canaan Academy had a dean."

(End of this chapter)