Battle Through the Heavens: Who put Laozi in my storage ring?

Even Zi Yan, who was ranked first on the inner court's strength list.

In order to stay and receive the elixirs, she had no choice but to act cute...

"Tsk, alright then, join the Daoist sect and I'll take you in." Xiao Yan clicked his tongue lightly, somewhat helplessly.

"Okay!!!"

Zi Yan left happily.

Only Xiao Xun'er remained, smiling as she stood up. Dressed in a light blue cheongsam, she gracefully walked to Xiao Yan's side, bending down, "Brother Xiao Yan, you're really naughty..."

"You were the one who wanted to win that girl over, but in the end she has to thank you."

"I will also protect her."

Xiao Yan paused, tossing his storage ring, and exhaled a breath of stale air before speaking softly, "No matter who the enemy is."

"..."

Xiao Xun'er's red lips curved into a smile, revealing a captivating beauty.

She sat directly on Xiao Yan's lap, her jade-like arms hooking around his neck, her beautiful eyes gazing intently at his face: "What I like most about Brother Xiao Yan is this domineering yet youthful spirit..."

Xiao Yan gently embraced the beauty's slender waist, his face tender.

Xiao Xun'er's beautiful eyes gradually became hazy, and she kissed him directly.

Little Fairy Doctor: "Pah! Pah! Pah!"

He stepped out of the house with an angry expression.

Medusa was one thing, but even Xiao Xun'er provoked her...

Just you wait, I'll give you all a big surprise sooner or later.

……

I'm taking another day of sick leave, and I'll be updating like crazy tomorrow.

My tenosynovitis flared up again. I just got back from the hospital today and got some ointment and a wrist brace.

I'm also planning to try switching to voice-based typing. I originally wanted to have a big, satisfying update cycle after it was released, but I ended up with a huge mess.

OrZ……

……

It's much better after applying the ointment. I'll be updating with 15,000 words tomorrow!!!

I still need to take care of my wrists; I'll have to wear a wrist brace all the time when I'm typing from now on.

Chapter 107 Entering the Lava World; Since things have come to this, let's cultivate first (First Update)

"You mean...we want to go down into that place and take a look?"

Su Qian frowned, glancing at Xiao Yan who was leisurely sipping his precious tea. She felt a pang of heartache mixed with a sense of helplessness.

"I can only tell you that even when I first advanced to the Dou Zong realm, I was incredibly arrogant. I went deep underground, but I almost lost my life. I was just a hair's breadth away from not coming back. If you insist on going, I won't stop you, but you need to think carefully about the consequences..."

“The depths of that underground place are lifeless and desolate, a world of molten lava. Even if you have a strange fire, you cannot go too deep.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan paused, holding his teacup, and looked at Su Qian with a strange expression.

He thought the Grand Elder knew the secrets of the bottom of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower and spoke so vividly, but it turns out that this person had never even seen the mysterious lava creature, the fire lizard, at the bottom of the tower.

It seems that even a Dou Zong expert would find it difficult to penetrate the first layer of this lava world and enter its true interior unless they had a different kind of fire to help them.

He clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, "There's no need for the Grand Elder to worry about that. I know my limits, and I'll come out immediately if anything goes wrong."

"Hmm... okay."

Su Qian hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "However, the Fallen Heart Flame is still suppressed inside, so you should be careful. Even though I and many others have worked together to suppress it, that beast's cultivation has become stronger and stronger over the years, and even the seal is showing signs of weakening. If you encounter it, you should run away as soon as possible."

Even he couldn't quite see through this kid's cultivation level. Even with his own Dou Zong realm cultivation, he could vaguely sense a sharp edge emanating from him.

In other words, he might not actually be able to win...

Since they had trump cards up their sleeves, possessed the combat power of a Dou Zong expert, and were also equipped with three different flames, it would be inappropriate to obstruct them further. So, they could only give them a few instructions and let them have their way.

……

"Are we going to bring this girl along too?"

The last level of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.

Su Qian stared in astonishment at the little girl with her arms crossed and an arrogant look on her face, wide-eyed at her: "Are you crazy? He possesses three kinds of strange fire, and his cultivation is comparable to mine, which is why he dared to step inside to cultivate. What do you, you brat, have?"

Although it's unclear when these two, one big and one small, got together, their familiar relationship suggests they're not just ordinary friends.

"Hmph, how dare you underestimate Zi Yan? I am a direct descendant of the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void!"

Zi Yan waved her small, white fist.

This fist, which used to strike fear into the hearts of many top-ranked disciples, held no power in Su Qian's eyes at this moment. He was furious, but there was nothing he could do about it.

"Don't worry, Dean Su. I'm going to the Flame World this time, and I won't go too far. Besides, this girl's spatial abilities are very strong. If I can't escape in a critical moment, she can..."

Xiao Yan smiled and patted the girl's head.

"Humph~"

Zi Yan looked charmingly innocent, her arms wrapped tightly around her chest.

His head was held high, as if he were looking down on Su Qian for not recognizing his worth.

Su Qian's eye twitched, and he glanced at the girl speechlessly. He knew Zi Yan's capabilities all too well. She had the brute strength of a magical beast and mysterious spatial power, which was enough to bully the guys in the inner courtyard, but she would face a life-or-death situation if she encountered a sixth-tier magical beast.

However, seeing Zi Yan being carelessly rubbed and pinched by Xiao Yan, yet remaining unmoved and even looking delighted, he couldn't help but marvel. This girl, after all, is someone who can subdue another. After roaming the inner courtyard for so many years, finally someone can control her.

I imagine the elders in the inner courtyard will be so moved by this news that they'll shed tears.

"In that case, let's go."

"However, let me remind you again that I will be stationed here for the next few days. If anything goes wrong, please contact me immediately. But as the Grand Elder of the Inner Court, I cannot stay here forever. You will have to be careful after that."

Su Qian said solemnly.

"Thank you, Elder..."

Xiao Yan clasped his hands in a fist salute, a warm smile on his face.

He immediately grabbed Zi Yan by the back of her neck and leaped straight through the door.

Su Qian gazed quietly at the two figures receding into the distance, and sighed softly, "The Ancient Void Dragon, it really is that race. No wonder it's from the Central Continent; it recognized that girl's identity at a glance. I wonder if this is good or bad for Zi Yan..."

"Fine, as long as it doesn't harm the interests of Canaan Academy, it's none of my business."

……

Inside the lava world.

As Xiao Yan ventured deeper into the world, his entire realm was enveloped by howling, scorching winds, followed by the explosive eruption of lava and the sound of sparks flying everywhere.

The moment he stepped into this place, it was as if a voice was calling to him.

"The Venerable Heavenly Fire?"

"Not quite like it."

Xiao Yan frowned slightly. Although the faint, scorching aura was clearly related to flames, it was not from the Heavenly Flame Venerable; rather, it was rather strange…

He shook his head, banishing the distracting thought, and landed directly on a large rock.

The ground was so hot that Zi Yan grimaced in pain. She jumped up and hovered in mid-air, panting and blowing on her feet.

"I should have worn shoes..."

"Wearing shoes won't help either." Xiao Yan glanced at Zi Yan, who was starting to feel the heat, raised his hand, and unleashed a dark green fire dragon that entered the girl's brow. The pale green flames transformed into a thin film that enveloped the girl's entire body.

"Huh? It's not hot anymore?!" Zi Yan exclaimed excitedly.

"Stay here for a while."

Xiao Yan looked around, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes. The strength was dozens of times greater than the first level of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower. This place was simply a paradise for fire-attribute alchemists to cultivate.

However, the prerequisite is that it can withstand the high temperature and not be burned to ashes.

He sat cross-legged on the ground, glancing at a huge fire rock in the distance. A smile appeared on his lips. He hadn't expected that guy to be so afraid of him. However, his target wasn't the Fallen Heart Flame. It would be even better if he could find that young strange flame to replace it.

Otherwise, how can I explain this to the Grand Elder...?

He remembered that beneath this magma lay the fallen Heartfire Child.

"However... this place is a good place to cultivate the Xuan Staff."

Xiao Yan remained silent for a long time.

The reasons for entering this place are threefold: first, to cultivate; second, to find Ziyan's father; and third, to take the fallen Heart Flame Young Flame if they happen to encounter it, otherwise they will leave it alone.

Since things have come to this, let's focus on self-cultivation first.

As he further explored that set of profound staff techniques, combined with the Eight-Nine Profound Techniques, it was likely far more than just a Heaven-Rank combat skill. Moreover, the profound staff was exceptionally well-suited to flames.

As her eyes slowly closed.