Breaking the Masked Man

This is also one of the benefits of building up a faction; you don't have to handle some trivial matters yourself.

"Let's go."

Yao Yan nodded to Cai Lin and spoke, then reached out to put his arm around Cai Lin and leave.

This time, Cai Lin did not refuse, letting Yao Yan hold her waist and fly towards the direction of Demon Flame Valley in his embrace. Now, in terms of speed alone, she was undoubtedly no match for Yao Yan, who possessed the wings of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. The speed boost brought by those wings was terrifying.

She leaned against Yao Yan's chest, gazing at his handsome, almost perfect profile, and was inexplicably lost in thought. Although she had only known him for a few years, it felt as if a long time had passed.

"Don't you think my face is pretty?" Yao Yan noticed Cai Lin's gaze, looked down to meet her eyes, and teased her.

Are you very concerned about your appearance?

Cai Lin's gaze remained unchanged; she was almost immune to such teasing. She parted her red lips slightly and replied in a sweet, coquettish voice.

"Isn't the first impression between people based on appearance? If I looked weird and ugly, do you think Cai Die would have followed me? In that case, there wouldn't be any story between us, right?" Yao Yan said frankly with a smile in his eyes.

So-called appearance is not important. First of all, you have to be presentable. If you can't even stand the first glance, who will care about your inner qualities or anything else?

"So you're admitting you have a fondness for beautiful women?" A hint of flirtatious light flashed in Cai Lin's purple eyes, and a faint smile appeared on her lips as she spoke.

“An old ancestor of mine once said that this is the true nature of a man, and I wholeheartedly agree.”

Yao Yan nodded and said confidently.

Cai Lin blinked, clearly a little confused, and at the same time, inexplicably a little disgusted. Was Yao Yan trying to tell her that he was really lecherous?

The sound of Yao Yan's laughter continued to reach my ears.

"So, the moment I first saw you, I knew you were destined to be my woman."

As soon as she finished speaking, Cai Lin felt the hands around her waist tighten their grip, and the man holding her became even more intense in his eyes. At the same time, the direction of their flight suddenly changed, turning into an arc and flying towards a deep mountain.

Cai Lin's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and she bit her red lips, feigning ignorance as she asked, "What are you going to do? This isn't the way to Demon Flame Valley!"

"Have you forgotten that using the Burning Technique to devour a different kind of fire will have side effects? The backlash from the Sea Heart Flame isn't too bad, but holding it in isn't a good thing either. I'll need your help with this." Yao Yan said with a straight face, trying to fool me.

The backlash from the Sea Heart Flame was negligible, far less exaggerated than he claimed. But without a suitable reason, how could Cai Lin convince himself?

Despite her stunning beauty, Cai Lin is still a blank slate inside, quite naive and inexperienced.

Cai Lin was somewhat skeptical, but she couldn't find any evidence to refute it, and Yao Yan's body was indeed burning hot... A hint of shame and anger flashed in her eyes as she coldly said, "You brought me out here just to resolve this matter?"

"If you are unwilling, I will naturally not force you." Yao Yan suppressed the restlessness in her heart, loosened her grip a little, and said softly.

We've said everything, good or bad, and we're almost there. Saying this now is just self-deception.

Cai Lin closed her eyes in anger, her breathing becoming rapid. She realized that she could never win an argument with Yao Yan; the other party was indeed very eloquent. Now that she thought about it, she wondered when she had fallen into Yao Yan's trap.

"Actually, it's not just about solving my problem. Don't you want to try the effect of the power of the strange fire on your bloodline? I've discovered that the Devouring Python bloodline in your body can accommodate the power of the strange fire. You can try it later and see if you can absorb more~" Yao Yan's eyes flickered, and he changed his tone, tempting her.

He knew about Cai Lin's pursuit of strength.

Cai Lin opened her beautiful eyes, her stunning face flushed with an alluring blush, her enchanting purple eyes misting over, yet her lips remained firm, her pearly teeth clenching as she squeezed out a few words: "...Don't go too far!"

That depends on your performance... Yao Yan's lips curled up, but she didn't reply. Instead, she sped up a bit.

The next few days were destined to be anything but peaceful in this deep mountain forest.

The 'battle' between two Dou Zong-level combatants could very likely trigger a series of problems, such as earthquakes.

……

Beauty is alluring and captivating.

Queen Medusa's clan is even more powerful. Someone like Cai Lin, if placed in an ordinary ancient world, would definitely be a femme fatale. Even in the Dou Qi Continent, this is the case. In the original work, there were even Dou Zun level powerhouses who were attracted to her, which shows how powerful she is.

Having experienced it firsthand, Yao Yan understood even more how alluring Cai Lin was. At this moment, he was lying on a soft couch with Cai Lin in his arms, his large hand gently stroking Cai Lin's jade-like back, feeling its delicacy and smoothness, while also thinking about the arrangements after heading to Zhongzhou.

To break through to the Dou Zong realm, the cultivation resources in the Black Corner Region were ultimately lacking, and he didn't want to take a shortcut by using the Bone Spirit Cold Flame.

As the old doctor said, on the path of cultivation, some levels can be quickly passed with the help of pills, but some hurdles are best avoided unless you want to stop there. If you want to break through to a higher level, the Dou Zong and Dou Zun stages, it is best to rely on your own strength to cross them. At the same time, try to comprehend the power of space and the changes in power during this process, which will make the road ahead easier.

In the original novel, Xiao Yan took this step by using the Tianshan Blood Pool in the Tianmu Mountains.

The Blood Pool of Tianshan is an extremely special place in the Tianmu Mountains. It is a wonder born of heaven and earth, capable of cleansing the marrow and transforming the body. However, due to its special nature, it is only open once every three years, and only ten people are allowed each time. This is an agreement reached by many forces in Zhongzhou.

After all, every major power wants to possess a rare treasure like the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, but even a power with the strength of a Dou Zun doesn't have the ability to completely take it over.

As for the Battle Saint... forces with such combat power are extremely transcendent. The struggle between ordinary forces is like child's play to them. If they want, they can solve some problems with a wave of their hand. Therefore, Battle Saints almost never show up, let alone get involved.

Because once a Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) participates, it will inevitably be a battle of earth-shattering magnitude, and even the Central Plains cannot withstand such a battle!

"What are you thinking about?" Cai Lin propped herself up slightly, her long, jet-black hair cascading down, highlighting her fair skin. Her cool, light purple eyes held a hint of languor as she looked at Yao Yan, who was lost in thought, and asked.

Yao Yan admired the beautiful scenery before her, a smile playing on her lips, and readily uttered coaxing words: "Think about our future."

"Have you figured out how to explain this to Cai Die?"

Cai Lin's eyes flickered slightly, her voice hardened, and she asked.

Yao Yan's expression froze. He hadn't really thought about this question, because it wasn't even a question. After all, there was no such thing as monogamy on the Dou Qi Continent. The strong were tolerant of all things, and as long as you could handle it, you could have as much as you wanted.

Of course, Yao Yan isn't the kind of little teddy bear he likes; he only likes pretty ones.

“Cai Die once said that she hoped we could always be together, and I think that’s fine too. You and Cai Die look exactly alike. Even without what happened back then, I would never let go.” Yao Yan reached out and grabbed Cai Lin’s arm, pulling the beauty into his arms with a little force. Feeling the softness and undulation in front of him, he said softly.

Cai Lin stared coldly at Yao Yan with her beautiful eyes and warned, "You'd better appease her, or you can forget about ever touching me again!"

After saying that, she bit down hard on Yao Yan's shoulder.

However, Yao Yan was thick-skinned and fearless.

However, this fellow was incredibly shrewd. He readily feigned pain, gasped for breath, and said weakly, "Don't worry, I will. It's all my fault. I'll explain everything to Cai Die. Don't worry!"

"Hmph~" Cai Lin snorted coldly, then leaned against Yao Yan's chest, closed her eyes, and enjoyed the tranquility of the moment.

At least for this moment, Yao Yan belonged entirely to her.

……

……

Half a month passed by in a flash.

When Yao Yan returned to Demon Flame Valley with Cai Lin, Zi Yan's gaze towards the two changed. They had only said they were going out for a short while, but half a month had passed without them noticing. The little girl puffed up her cheeks in anger and glared at Yao Yan, feeling that she had been deceived.

"There was a slight mishap, this is a gift for you." Yao Yan calmly handed over two bottles of pills, silencing the purple-haired little girl who was about to explode.

"This will never happen again!"

Zi Yan muttered something, then smiled and clenched the pill in her chubby little hands.

Both Yao Lao and Venerable Tianhuo looked at Yao Yan with disdain. He could even fool a little girl. He just spouted nonsense. Both of them were experienced people. Seeing Cai Lin's obedient appearance, they knew exactly where Yao Yan had been all this time.

"Everything is ready. Let's revive Venerable Tianhuo first!" Yao Yan said nonchalantly, ignoring the gazes of the two old men.

"Then I shall take my leave first!"

A hint of excitement flickered in Venerable Tianhuo's eyes. He took a deep breath, cupped his hands slightly to Elder Yao, and smiled.

The old doctor nodded slightly, indicating that Yao Yan could go to the secret chamber to begin. He had already completed the preparations in the past few days, and the rest was up to Yao Yan. The most crucial part of the resurrection process was the scorching of the three different flames, which would completely eliminate the barrier between the soul and the body, so that a perfect resurrection could be achieved.

How to manage this process is up to Yao Yan himself; Yao Lao can't offer any advice.

"Then let's begin!" Yao Yan said in a deep voice, his eyes also gleaming with a hint of sharpness.

"I will handle things outside."

Cai Lin spoke softly to Yao Yan. At this moment, she already had the demeanor of a matriarch, and her considerations began to lean towards Yao Yan. Clearly, the in-depth communication over the past two weeks had been extremely useful. Men and women sometimes need to communicate more.

"Wait for me." Yao Yan reached out and gently grasped Cai Lin's soft hand, whispering as he followed Yao Lao and the others towards the secret chamber. (End of Chapter)

Chapter 197 Resurrection, Peak Four-Star Dou Zun

197.

Inside the tranquil cave, a scorching wave of air surged and churned, causing the surrounding space to distort.

The azure flames, seemingly illusory, appeared and disappeared intermittently, enveloping the corpse of a middle-aged man. The terrifying temperature had already burned away all his clothes, revealing a robust body. As the temperature rose, the flesh and blood of the corpse gradually shrank, even emitting a hissing sound, as if it would be roasted into charcoal at any moment.

How could a lifeless corpse withstand the scorching heat of three different flames combined?

"Almost there, are the pills ready?" Seeing this, the old doctor's expression became more serious. He looked at Yao Yan, who was controlling the strange fire, and asked in a deep voice.

"It was prepared beforehand: the seventh-grade top-level pill, the Bone-Growing and Blood-Melting Pill, and the demonic beast essence blood, which is this bottle of blood essence extracted from the corpse of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix. Although the quantity is not large, its energy is pure, and its effect should far exceed that of the essence blood of ordinary seventh-order demonic beasts."

Yao Yan raised his hand and took out the pills and demonic beast blood he had prepared, and chuckled softly.

He then offered the elixir to Venerable Heavenly Fire.

"Elder Yao, give me a wisp of soul power!" Yao Yan took a slight breath, his expression suddenly becoming more serious, all traces of his previous ease gone, and his tone also slightly somber: "When I give the order, you will take this pill and enter this body, and leave the rest to me!"

"Alright!" Venerable Tianhuo didn't waste any words. His slightly chubby face showed a hint of excitement as he nodded heavily.

As Venerable Heavenly Fire's words fell.

Yao Yan then dispersed a wisp of the Heavenly Fire Venerable's soul power into the body before him, and then crushed the bottle containing the essence blood of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan. The cyan and red essence blood inside instantly turned into blood rain and sprinkled down, covering the gradually shrinking body.

"Chichi!"

The moment the two came into contact, it was like cold water falling into a pot of oil, causing Mo Tianxing's corpse to decompose rapidly, with large pieces of flesh corroding to reveal the stark white bones.

Yao Yan was not surprised by this at all. Instead, he increased the temperature of the flames to fully unleash the energy in the blood essence. As the temperature increased, the energy contained in the blood essence gradually seeped into the corpse, giving the body, which had lost its vitality and life force, back its vitality. One could even feel the life force contained within it!

However, this vitality obviously cannot last long. Just like an oil lamp, once the energy of the blood essence is exhausted, the vitality in the body will inevitably dissipate.