Battle Through the Heavens: Emperor Yan, please restrain yourself; your elder brother is truly hones

It would be perfectly plausible to say that the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame also exists here.

In retrospect, his intuition and guesses were entirely correct.

When Xiao Yanzi first came to explore this place, Yao Lao was giving it his all, and it was only when he was about to give up that he found that there was no fire in the core of the Green Lotus Earth, so naturally he had no energy left to explore further down.

"A powerful figure actually perished here?"

Hai Bodong looked at the pure white, translucent skeleton opposite him with surprise and wariness in his eyes.

Their current location is so dangerous that even a Dou Huang who wields ice-attribute Dou Qi cannot withstand it. Without Zhang Yuan's help to replenish the energy of heaven and earth, they would be instantly swallowed up without leaving even dust. It is far more dangerous than the location of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame.

However, this skeleton is able to form its own world here, completely undisturbed by the outside world, seemingly unaffected by the passage of time, instead becoming a tool for polishing.

Although Hai Bodong was not a Dou Zong, he was certain that the remains of a Dou Zong expert could not have reached this level. Therefore, this was actually the remains of a Dou Zun, or even a Dou Sheng!

"We'll find out what's going on soon enough."

A fiery glint appeared in Zhang Yuan's eyes as he strode toward the skeleton.

Most of the opportunities he has encountered throughout his life have been related to Xiao Yanzi.

Although he only used these opportunities to help himself become stronger, he indirectly gave them all to Xiao Yanzi, and even helped Xiao Yanzi and the Xiao family rise to power faster.

But he hadn't encountered any rare treasures or extraordinary encounters, and he always felt that something was missing.

Finally, following the last encounter with the Extreme Spirit Crystal mine, he had another fortuitous adventure, this time involving the remains of at least a Dou Zun level expert.

"Lord, wait a moment."

Zhang Yuan had just taken a step when Hai Bodong blocked his way, his expression very solemn.

He didn't consider himself a good person, but he was extremely trustworthy and always kept his promises.

Now that he is a Yellow-Rank Abyss Guard under Zhang Yuan and has received the Nine Abyss Token, he will do his job as a subordinate, such as risking his life now.

"Uncle Hai, don't be nervous, I can do it myself."

Zhang Yuan could sense Hai Bodong's current state; he was genuinely worried about him, which was why he stopped him, rather than wanting to compete for it.

In fact, with Ling Ying around, he couldn't possibly have done something like stealing; it's just that he's very much like Hai Lao.

"Although you are a Dou Huang, my methods and abilities will only be stronger than yours."

Zhang Yuan gently patted Hai Bodong's shoulder, walked past him towards the skeleton that had no aura of power, yet gave people a strange sense of unease.

He wasn't afraid of the remains of such a powerful being at all.

Having already perished, this skeleton couldn't possibly do anything to Ling Ying.

No matter what methods he uses, he can always escape back to the Void Realm to hide in the first instance.

If he encounters problems related to the soul, he has Yao Chen, the former number one alchemist on the continent, whose soul realm has just reached the Heavenly Realm, which already meets the requirements for refining ninth-grade pills. It's just that he doesn't have enough strength to try.

During this time, Yao Lao has been receiving soul-nourishing substances from him, and now his spiritual body has recovered to about 70-80%, making him capable of dealing with high-level Dou Zong.

If he could recover to his peak condition and use the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, he could even challenge the weakest Dou Zun. If he could master soul skills, he could become even stronger.

After all, most Dou Sheng do not possess a Heavenly Realm Soul.

If all else fails, Xun'er can call for backup.

He was not afraid at all.

"Huh!?"

After taking a few steps forward, when he was still three zhang away from the mysterious skeleton, Zhang Yuan felt the surrounding environment change once again.

It's not a visual landscape, but a transformation that points directly to the essence of all things, as if one has truly entered another world, rather than just creating an independent space within magma.

At the same time, he noticed a flame burning between the eyebrows of the mysterious skeleton, with the outermost ring being black, then red, and finally yellow.

It was the presence of this flame that subtly changed this space.

When Zhang Yuan looked directly at this strange fire, he could feel the Five Dragon Thunderfire within his body becoming more agitated. It felt the same as when he saw the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire earlier; it was a mixture of mutual appreciation and competitive hostility between people of the same kind.

"So, this is some kind of strange fire?" Zhang Yuan was speechless.

Different flames are naturally very precious. For ordinary people, they can be used to train alchemists or to recruit powerful alchemists, or they can be used as a family's foundation, etc.

If it were up to him, he would like the Nine Dragons Thunderfire the most, because it can devour and strengthen the Five Dragons Thunderfire, allowing his combat power to soar and his cultivation to increase at a faster pace.

But what he desires most now is the Netherworld Poison Fire, so that Little Fairy Doctor can refine it and perfectly overcome the defects of her innate poison body. Her speed of becoming stronger by consuming poison and her combat power can soar.

As for other strange flames, they are more likely to benefit Xiao Yanzi.

The ball of fire before them was neither the Nine Dragons Thunderfire nor did it resemble the Netherworld Poison Fire.

"Black, red, yellow—their power is comparable to my Five Dragons Thunderfire."

A thoughtful look appeared in Zhang Yuan's eyes as he murmured, "Could it be the Xuanhuang Flame, which is ranked last?"

In the past, "Xuan" was used to describe a reddish-black color. Xuanhuang Flame is black, and red plus yellow is a perfect match. Combined with the power of the strange fire, it can be even more certain.

"Kid, you've got good taste."

Just then, a dazzling white light suddenly emerged from within the skeleton, converging before it and transforming into a phantom image of an old man.

The ordinary person was dressed in a black and gold robe, with black hair and beard, an aged face, and bloodshot eyes, exuding an ancient and rustic aura that made people afraid to look him in the eye and instinctively feel a sense of oppression.

Upon seeing this, Hai Bodong and Elder Ling immediately came to Zhang Yuan's side, appearing vigilant.

Zhang Yuan smiled gently, maintaining his refined and scholarly demeanor. He clasped his hands in a fist salute and said in a voice that was neither humble nor arrogant, "I was unaware that there were any remains of a senior here. I apologize for intruding."

The old man in the black and gold robes did not change his expression at all, and asked indifferently, "Do you wish to inherit my Xuanhuang Flame?"

This saint!?

Upon hearing this title, Zhang Yuan and the other two's pupils suddenly contracted.

It is said that in the Dou Qi Continent, this is a skill that can only be used in a low voice, and one cannot deliberately shout in a high voice, otherwise it will attract the hostility of the powerful.

A Dou Sheng can already refer to himself as "this Venerable One," "this Seat," or "this Sect Master," but a Dou Zun would never dare to call himself "this Saint," for he could not bear the terrifying consequences!

"Senior is a Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) level expert?" Zhang Yuan's voice carried a hint of respect.

Those who can become Dou Sheng in the "Special Dharma-Ending Era" when the source energy disappears are the most outstanding talents on this continent. It is not difficult for them to become Earth Supremes (incomplete, but perfect ones will be mentioned later) in the Great Thousand World, comparable to Dou Di. They all have the appearance of a perfect Earth Supreme.

Such a human elder deserves his respect.

"I am the Saint of Xuanhuang." The black-and-gold robed phantom elder's eyes showed a look of reminiscence, and his voice was cold as he said, "Young man, have you ever heard of the Xuanhuang Sect?"

“Xuanhuang Sect?” Zhang Yuan shook his head.

Ling Ying's pupils shrank as she said, "The Northwest Continent is vast, ranking among the top in the Nine Provinces, but its resources are extremely scarce. Various forces are as numerous as hairs on a cow, yet no one has ever been able to unify the entire continent."

"More than a thousand years ago, a powerful figure founded the Xuanhuang Sect, which became the undisputed number one force in the Northwest Continent, and was among the top in the entire Dou Qi Continent."

"But the Xuanhuang Sect only existed for less than a hundred years before it collapsed with the fall of its founder. Now, the top ten forces in the Northwest Continent all have the blood of the Xuanhuang Sect on their hands."

Ling Ying comes from an ancient clan, so her knowledge and experience are naturally extraordinary.

For ancient imperial clans, even a peak ninth-level Dou Zun was nothing special; only a half-saint with the title of "saint" deserved their attention.

The Xuanhuang Sect, a top power with a high chance of unifying the Northwest Continent, naturally attracted the attention of the ancient clans. However, before they could make a move to win them over, their founder, the Xuanhuang Saint, disappeared, and later news of his death spread. The sect's power quickly disintegrated.

Who would have thought that he would perish here!?

Moreover, he remembered that this Xuanhuang Saint was not a Dou Sheng, but a Half-Saint.

"More than a thousand years have passed; it's been so long."

The Sage of Xuanhuang sighed, then looked at Zhang Yuan again and asked, "Boy, do you want to obtain the Xuanhuang Flame?"

"Reporting to Senior, this humble one does indeed wish to obtain it," Zhang Yuan frankly admitted.

With the strange fire right in front of us, even a Dou Zun wouldn't let it go. Why bother pretending to hide it?

The remains of the Xuanhuang Saint are here, so he obviously can't leave. He's probably the master of the Xuanhuang Flame, and we need to discuss some kind of cooperation with him.

"You're very candid."

The Xuanhuang Saint's soul seemed to smile and said, "You can obtain the Xuanhuang Flame, but you must first undergo my test."

"If you can pass this test, I will not only make Xuanhuangyan acknowledge you as my master, but also pass on all the cultivation techniques and fighting skills I have learned to you, as well as some information about the Xuanhuang Sect's treasure vault."

Upon hearing this, both Hai Bodong and Ling Ying were filled with shock and disbelief.

Zhang Yuan actually has a chance to obtain the inheritance of a saint!?

A Dou Sheng must have mastered Heaven-rank techniques and fighting skills, right?

Even if there are no Heaven-rank techniques, there are definitely many high-level Earth-rank techniques and fighting skills, as well as other Earth-rank techniques, fighting skills, secret methods, and so on.

There is also the legacy of the Xuanhuang Sect.

Although the Xuanhuang Sect has been destroyed for over a thousand years, as a force with a sage in charge, it must have some hidden treasures that ordinary people cannot explore.

If Zhang Yuan obtains all of these, he may not necessarily become a Dou Sheng, but he could certainly become a Dou Zun.

"If Young Master can obtain the inheritance of the Xuanhuang Saint, and with Miss's support, he may very well rise to prominence." Ling Ying was happy for Zhang Yuan.

However, he was prepared to remind Zhang Yuan not to agree so easily, since everything that seems free in this world usually comes with a price tag.

I can accept the challenge, but I need to consider whether it's suitable for me.

However, before he could speak, Zhang Yuan, who was not stunned by the unexpected windfall, asked, "What kind of test is it?"

He couldn't be sure if the person in front of him was as good as Elder Yao and Venerable Tianhuo.

Chapter 124 The Old Ghost of Xuanhuang, a Three-Star Venerable of the Soul Clan? A Half-Saint Powerhouse!

"The test is simple in some ways, but difficult in others. I call it a test of the heart." The Xuanhuang Saint had a profound and unfathomable expression on his face.

With a smile on his face, Zhang Yuan maintained his clasped-fist gesture and asked, "How does one inquire about one's own heart?"

The Sage of Xuanhuang stepped aside and said, "Sit down in front of Xuanhuang Flame and observe it with your soul power. You will enter the World of Inquiry and undergo nine tests."

"After you complete the first test, I can help you refine the Xuanhuang Flame. Even if you already have a different kind of fire in your body, you can remain humble and avoid conflict."

"Complete the second test, and you will receive a low-level Earth-rank combat skill."

"Complete the third test"

"Complete the seventh trial and you will receive a low-level Heaven-rank combat skill."

"Complete the eighth test and you will receive a low-level Heaven-rank cultivation technique."