Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

Back when he was still a Great Dou Master, his Dou Qi value had already reached nearly 70, which was the Dou Qi he had painstakingly cultivated. However, after so much time had passed, his cultivation had still not reached the point of advancing to the next level, which made Xiao Fan somewhat ashamed.

In just one month, he triggered several missions in succession: the Inner Court Competition, the Fire Energy Hunting Competition, controlling the Eagle Protector, and defeating Bai Cheng. In particular, the failure of the mission to control the Eagle Protector not only greatly improved Xiao Fan's strength, but also made him realize the bugs in the system, which benefited him greatly. The speed at which he improved his strength was like a rocket.

"This is what makes the system so extraordinary..."

If he had cultivated honestly, he probably wouldn't have broken through to the Dou Ling realm by now, right? Shaking his head, Xiao Fan stopped thinking about this question. He wouldn't get caught up in a rut and fall into self-doubt by figuring out what he would be like without the system.

After all, the system was a stroke of luck for him, something no one else could take away. Since he possessed it, it was part of his own strength.

If you're so great, why don't you have a system?

After his internal fighting spirit stabilized, Xiao Fan began to examine the newly acquired secret technique, the Radiant Sun Transformation.

Because the Radiant Sun Transformation is a complete set of secret techniques from the Nine Star Radiant Sun Technique, and with the foundation of cultivation methods, Xiao Fan understood the Radiant Sun Transformation in a short time.

In Xiao Fan's understanding, it should be called the Nine Transformations of the Radiant Sun, rather than the Radiant Sun Transformation!

The Nine Transformations of the Radiant Sun is a technique developed by Xiao Fan, which involves consuming a certain amount of his own fire essence during his cultivation. This technique allows him to condense energy balls within his body that can store energy.

As Xiao Fan cultivates, the Radiant Sun Transformation can condense up to nine energy balls within his body, each of which can bring a certain boost to Xiao Fan's combat power.

Each increase in strength achieved through an energy ball is known as a transformation.

Furthermore, when using energy balls, the requirements become more stringent with each subsequent change, as the number of balls used increases.

Each use of an energy ball can be seen as a transformation of the Radiant Sun. Xiao Fan can perform a maximum of nine transformations, which means nine upgrades.

Furthermore, the aftereffects of each change will increase significantly.

For example, if the first transformation only made Xiao Fan tired for a period of time, the aftereffects of the second transformation might not be as simple as just being tired for a period of time.

If Xiao Fan continues to increase his strength, he might die from overexertion before he can even use the increased power in the subsequent transformations.

In short, each transformation grants greater power, but to continue learning subsequent transformations, one must be able to withstand the side effects of these power increases.

It didn't take long for Xiao Fan to completely master the use of the Radiant Sun Transformation.

Stepping into the center of his room, Xiao Fan slowly summoned the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame within his body and circulated it through the meridians as described in the Radiant Sun Transformation.

The cyan flames surged through Xiao Fan's meridians, and after circulating for one cycle, all the flames rushed into the top of Xiao Fan's head.

Xiao Fan's originally dark and deep eyes were now illuminated by the blue flames. Even with his eyes closed, a faint blue light could still be seen flowing within them. Then, as the strange fire disappeared, they returned to their original state.

As one cycle of energy circulation was completed, Xiao Fan discovered a small energy sphere not far from his battle crystal.

"Is this the energy stored in the Solar Transformation?"

Xiao Fan focused his mind on the sphere. The energy contained within it was still very weak at the moment, but as Xiao Fan cultivated or as time went on, the energy within it would become stronger and stronger.

"The Nine Transformations of the Radiant Sun, the First Transformation!"

Having decided to test this secret technique, Xiao Fan immediately used the First Transformation of the Radiant Sun.

As Xiao Fan's voice fell, his fighting spirit surged forth. Xiao Fan noticed that a wisp of golden energy flowed out from the small sphere not far from the fighting crystal and merged into Xiao Fan's limbs and bones.

"Golden energy?"

Sensing the unusual nature of this energy, Xiao Fan carefully felt the changes in his body. With the infusion of golden energy, Xiao Fan could feel that his physical attributes had improved slightly.

This slight improvement is basically useless to Xiao Fan now, but Xiao Fan doesn't care.

After all, he had already understood the secret technique, but he still needed time to accumulate knowledge. It seemed that the secret technique used a method unknown to Xiao Fan to condense another form of golden energy within his body, and then used this golden energy to enhance his strength.

The energy had only just begun to gather, so the boost it provided was naturally small. However, as Xiao Fan cultivates and the golden energy within him becomes more abundant, the improvement he brings with each transformation should be quite astonishing.

However, at this time, Xiao Fan's body had not yet formed the first energy ball. The small ball not far from the Dou Jing was merely a decoration.

"I wonder how enormous the boost will be when the energy within my body accumulates to a maximum of nine!"

Xiao Fan glanced at the delicate little sphere not far from his battle crystal and shook his head: "It seems this secret technique won't bring much improvement in the short term."

The advantage of this secret technique is that Xiao Fan doesn't need to actively cultivate it. He only needs to follow the prescribed meridian circulation at the beginning, and the subsequent energy will accumulate on its own. Xiao Fan doesn't need to pay attention to anything all the time.

Chapter 167 Clearing the Fire Poison

Before they knew it, nearly half a month had passed since Xiao Fan and Bai Cheng's match.

The result of their duel spread throughout the inner courtyard as the day ended, and everyone was amazed by Xiao Fan's strength, making the Panmen disciples the talk of the town.

With Xiao Fan, a master who could defeat Bai Cheng, the others in the inner courtyard no longer regarded Panmen as a small, insignificant new force, but rather as a rising dark horse that had attracted several senior students to join.

Fortunately, with Xun'er and Hu Jia keeping them in check, the Panmen members didn't cause any more trouble. Every day, under Xun'er and Hu Jia's guidance, they obediently entered the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower to cultivate.

After all, just a few days ago, two freshmen who had become a little too complacent were taught a lesson by Xun'er and Hu Jia.

Xun'er only lectured them verbally, while Hu Jia directly used his fists. After seeing the two people's miserable appearance, everyone threw themselves back into their cultivation.

It has to be said that when Xun'er jokingly suggested that Yueyao move to the courtyard where Xiao Fan and the others lived, Yueyao actually moved in the next day. She chose an empty dormitory room on the second floor, near Xun'er and the others.

Seeing that Xun'er and the others had no objections, Xiao Fan did not refuse.

Stepping out of his own room, Xiao Fan went straight into Lin Yan's room next door.

The pills that Xiao Fan had given Lin Yan for taking and soaking in last time had been used up a few days ago, so Xiao Fan prepared a new medicinal solution for Lin Yan in the past two days to help him clear the fire poison in his body.

Today is the day Xiao Fan plans to help him clear away the fire poison.

Upon entering Lin Yan's room, one finds Lin Yan sitting cross-legged in a large wooden tub with his eyes closed.

The wooden tub was filled with a pale blue liquid that emitted a cool sensation. Lin Yan's skin was covered with hideous red marks, like tattoos, which were the fire poison in his body.

The medicinal liquid that Xiao Fan had him soak in these past two days was meant to force out all the fire toxins that had accumulated in his body, so that Xiao Fan could then eradicate them completely in one go.

"You came."

Sensing the movement at the door, Lin Yan opened his eyes and looked at Xiao Fan. Although he hid it very well, a trace of excitement could still be seen deep in his eyes.

After all, he had been tormented by the fire poison for so long, and now it was finally going to be completely eradicated. Even with his personality, he couldn't help but show some excitement, and his gaze towards Xiao Fan even carried a hint of flattery.

"Hmm." Xiao Fan glanced at Lin Yan's eyes. His eyes, which were originally bloodshot, had become normal after this period of treatment, and no longer exuded the violent aura they had when they first met. "Looks like it's almost done."

Upon hearing that Xiao Fan intended to completely eradicate the fire poison, Lin Yan shifted his body in the tub, as if trying to stand up.

"Hey! Stop, stop, stop!"

Xiao Fan quickly reached out and pressed him back into the tub, his tone slightly disgusted. "Don't get up, it's an eyesore."

"Uh..." Lin Yan was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage, looking at Xiao Fan and saying, "What are you thinking? I'm wearing pants!"

"Heh, I'm afraid you'll turn your back on me once you've pulled up your pants."

Lin Yan's forehead veins bulged. For some reason, Xiao Fan's two words made Lin Yan want to hit him. If it weren't for his fire poison requiring Xiao Fan's intervention, Lin Yan would have shown Xiao Fan what a top-ranked expert was like.

What? You say he's ranked 34th on the power rankings? Then I'll show him what it's like to be in the top ten!

"Alright, alright." Xiao Fan coughed, noticing Lin Yan's bulging veins, and changed the subject. "Sitting in the tub is helpful for clearing away the fire poison."

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, Lin Yan's eyes lit up, and he immediately returned to the tub and sat obediently.

Xiao Fan glanced at Lin Yan, who was sitting upright in the bucket, looking exactly like someone waiting for a teacher's praise, and inexplicably wanted to laugh.

Forget it, I'll just get beaten up.

With a hand on Lin Yan's shoulder, Xiao Fan said calmly, "Next, I will control the strange fire within my body to directly clear the fire poison from your body. Do not resist."

Lin Yan hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

To allow Xiao Fan to control the strange fire burning inside one's body, and to expect one not to resist—if this happened between two strangers, it would be tantamount to courting death.

This is like someone holding a knife to your neck and saying, "I'm just going to shave your hair with this knife, so don't resist."

However, Lin Yan needed Xiao Fan's help to clear the fire poison, and after spending some time with Xiao Fan, he had gained some understanding of him. So he only hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement.

After all, being in the inner courtyard, and having no grudges with Xiao Fan, there was no need for such behavior. If he truly harbored any ill will towards him, wouldn't it be the best course of action to not help him clear the fire poison? Lin Yan trusted his own judgment.

Seeing Lin Yan agree so quickly, a hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Fan's eyes, and he couldn't help but think more highly of Lin Yan.

Xiao Fan controlled the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame within his body, slowly channeling it into Lin Yan's body through the arm that was in contact with Lin Yan.

Lin Yan had never experienced the burning of a strange fire before, and after leaving Xiao Fan's body, even though Xiao Fan had tried his best to control the power of the flames, they still ran wild like a runaway horse after entering Lin Yan's body.

The sudden burning sensation made Lin Yan let out a muffled groan, then he clenched his teeth tightly, trying his best to endure it.

Xiao Fan controlled the strange fire, carefully surrounding the fire poison on Lin Yan's body.

Upon sensing the aura of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, the fire poison seemed to encounter a natural enemy and began to flee wildly within Lin Yan's body.

"Hmph, let's see where you can run to."

Xiao Fan scoffed, then controlled the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame to form an encircling pattern, enveloping the fire poison.

With Xiao Fan in control, the fire poison was quickly trapped in one place.

Fire Poison was originally a product of the Fallen Heart Flame's consumption of its core fire, and it had an instinctive fear of the aura of strange fire. With Xiao Fan's control over it, it was now surrounded in one place, and Xiao Fan easily eliminated it all.

After all, these fire toxins are burned away completely upon contact with the strange fire.

After carefully examining Lin Yan's body again and finding that there were no remaining traces of fire poison, Xiao Fan withdrew the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame from Lin Yan's body and said with a faint smile, "Congratulations, Senior Lin Yan, the fire poison has been completely eliminated."

"Hahaha." Lin Yan naturally noticed the disappearance of the fire poison. After being tormented by the fire poison for so long, he felt unprecedentedly relaxed now that it was completely gone. He smiled at Xiao Fan and said, "I won't say more. Thank you for your help, Xiao Fan."

"This is a fair deal," Xiao Fan said, shrugging.

"My life, Lin Yan's life, cannot be exchanged for a mere Black Ghost Vine." Lin Yan glanced at Xiao Fan, his tone full of joy. "In short, I, Lin Yan, will remember this favor. If you need anything in the future, just let me know."

Chapter 168 Panmen's Financial Shortage

"Hehe." Hearing Lin Yan's words, Xiao Fan did not refuse. After all, Lin Yan was a strong person in the inner courtyard. Since Lin Yan was willing to befriend him, Xiao Fan would not refuse. He instructed Lin Yan, "Take a break and let your body adapt today. You can continue to cultivate in the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower starting tomorrow."