While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 208 Future Plans

The volcanic stone flame ranks seventeenth on the list of strange flames, two places higher than the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame.

Chen Xiao had checked the information in advance and found that there were three volcanic rock flames on the Dou Qi Continent.

One of them, held by the Yan Clan, has merged with the Nine Nether Golden Ancestral Flame, its power comparable to the Golden Emperor's Burning Heaven Flame, and is controlled by the Yan Clan Chief, Yan.

The second flower is located in the northeastern region of Zhongzhou, in a place called Yanxin Cave, and is currently unclaimed.

As for the third one, "To find the Volcanic Stone Flame, you need to go to the Southern Continent. Near the Shadow Clan's territory on the Southern Continent, there is a place called Molten Ridge. The Volcanic Stone Flame is there. However, there's something you need to know: I received this information more than a year ago."

Back then, this volcanic rock flame was still unclaimed; I'm not sure if someone else has snatched it up now.

Upon hearing the exact location, both Xiao Yan and his disciples were somewhat surprised.

They had just returned from the coast of the East China Sea, and now they were preparing to set off for the southern continent.

It's hard to explain, but they all had the illusion that Chen Xiao was directing them around.

In fact, they weren't wrong.

Zhongzhou is the largest region on the Dou Qi Continent, and Chen Xiao also knows that there are several unclaimed strange flames in Zhongzhou.

Unfortunately, he won't put it up for trade.

The easily accessible exotic flames of the Central Continent should naturally be kept for our own people to consume.

"We've got it, thank you."

Yao Chen bowed and thanked him, then took out a yellowed parchment and handed it to Chen Xiao.

"This is the map of the inheritance I mentioned. As far as I know, there is no danger here for Dou Zun experts. However, this inheritance is only useful for those with the Calamity Poison Body. You will know more once you go and see it for yourself, Pavilion Master."

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, glanced at it, and then handed it to the Little Fairy Doctor next to him.

This concludes today's information exchange.

Chen Xiao wasn't worried that Yao Chen would cheat; that old guy was a smart man and would never do something that would cause him trouble.

Moreover, for Yao Chen, keeping this information was pointless, so there was even less reason for him to lie.

"Alright, we've only come to congratulate the Pavilion Master. Now that we've had our tea, Xiao Yan and I still need to make a trip to the Yunlan Sect, so we won't linger any longer."

Having finished his business, Yao Chen immediately stood up to take his leave.

The feud between Xiao Yan and the Yunlan Sect is no secret, and Chen Xiao has no connection with the Yunlan Sect, so there is no need to deliberately hide it.

Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor were very respectful and got up to see him off.

As the number one alchemist on the continent and the master of the Starfall Pavilion, Venerable Medicine, his status is what it is, so he still has to maintain a proper facade.

"Master Chen, thank you for your understanding regarding the Xiao family."

Before leaving, Xiao Yan hesitated for a long time, but finally said thank you.

The last time they met at Zixiao Pavilion, Yao Chen occupied his body, and Xiao Yan didn't even have a chance to speak.

"No need. I have some friendship with the Xiao family, and I feel bad seeing them suffer."

Chen Xiao shook his head, not taking it to heart. He knew what Xiao Yan was talking about.

Compared to the tragic state of the Xiao family in the original timeline, the current Xiao family, although still suffering some damage, has preserved its direct descendants, except for Xiao Zhan, whose fate remains unchanged.

Xiao Yan sighed softly, clasped his hands in a fist salute again, and then turned to leave.

They watched as Xiao Yan's figure gradually disappeared into the distance until it vanished from sight.

Little Fairy Doctor then spoke up: "With two four-star Dou Zongs and that Medicine Venerable, the Cloud Mist Sect is probably doomed to be wiped out."

"Very likely, but not absolutely," Chen Xiao replied with a light laugh.

This time, Xiao Yan's return for revenge is almost a year faster than in the original timeline.

Given the different times, Xiao Yan's allies also changed, so it's understandable that there were some changes on the Yunlan Sect's side.

Anyway, anything is possible.

Little Fairy Doctor glanced at Chen Xiao with surprise, then asked with a smile, "Do you know something?"

"The Yunlan Sect has some secrets. Yun Shan was originally about the same level as Jia Xingtian, but Jia Xingtian tried everything but still couldn't break through to the Dou Zong level, while Yun Shan succeeded. As far as I know, the Soul Hall is involved. There is a Soul Hall protector in the Yunlan Sect."

"The Soul Hall Protector plus Yunshan make two Dou Zong, but that probably won't change anything."

"Never mind him, let's just watch the show."

Little Fairy Doctor smiled and stopped the conversation.

Having personally visited Zhongzhou, she now understands just how colossal the Soul Palace truly is, and she also understands what happened back in the Black Corner Region.

Why would Chen Xiao try his best to avoid conflict with the Soul Palace?

However, Little Fairy Doctor could foresee that in the future, they would most likely end up on the opposite side of the Soul Palace.

After all, Cao Ying's connections are there.

Moreover, the Soul Hall's style is truly disliked.

Of course, that's a matter for later.

They should take advantage of the fact that they haven't made too many enemies yet and develop rapidly, so that they will be more confident when the conflict breaks out.

"When I returned this time, I left a spatial node in Zixiao City, and I also left one in the Holy City yesterday. After we return to Zhongzhou and choose a place to settle down, we can open a spatial wormhole. In this way, it will be more convenient for Zixiao Pavilion and the Snake People to move to Zhongzhou."

"That's good. Ziyan mentioned this before, so it's nice to take care of it for her ahead of time," Chen Xiao nodded in approval.

Little Fairy Doctor nodded slightly. "Do you have any ideas about a place to settle them in Zhongzhou?"

Chen Xiao made no attempt to hide anything from Little Fairy Doctor, stating directly, "Tianbei!"

"From now on, Zixiao Pavilion will be stationed in Tianbei. I've discussed this with Cailin. There are quite a few mountain ranges in Tianbei, because it's close to the northern continent."

The climate is also somewhat cold and damp, which is more suitable for the snake-people to live in. Later, when they have more strength, they can gradually migrate to the Beast Realm, which is the most suitable place for the snake-people.

"I chose Tianbei as the location for two reasons. First, there are no powerful forces there, making it convenient to carry out my plans. It is also close to the northwest. Another reason is that I have some information about a ruin in Tianbei. Being close to the source, I plan to search it thoroughly."

That's how people are; once they've tasted something sweet, they'll want to try it a second time, and a third time.

The deal between Xiao Yan and his disciple was like this, and so was the deal between Chen Xiao and Chen Xiao.

After experiencing the upgrades in the far north, Chen Xiao's interest in the ruins greatly increased.

In just about two years, he rose from the peak of Dou Huang to a one-star Dou Zun. How could normal cultivation possibly achieve such a speed?

Therefore, opportunity is the key to rapid improvement!

In particular, since Chen Xiao is of the ice attribute, his channels for improvement are not as wide as those of the fire attribute, so he must seize every opportunity.

"Now that you mention it, Tianbei does seem like a good place."

"The location doesn't really matter, as long as we're all family together. After returning to Zhongzhou this time, we'll proceed on both fronts. I'll settle the Zixiao Pavilion and the Snake-People Clan. Xian'er, you'll go and receive your inheritance. As for Qinglin, I also plan to let her go out and see more of the world this time. This girl is already a high-level Dou Zun, but she still puts us first. She's too indifferent. Going out and seeing more of the world will be good for her."

Chen Xiao continued explaining his plans for returning this time.

There's no need for Little Fairy Doctor to say more. Once she accepts the inheritance, the problem of the Calamity Poison Body and the main opportunities will be considered over.

However, we need to pay more attention to Qinglin's side.

Chen Xiao hadn't forgotten that in the original timeline, Qing Lin had also obtained an opportunity related to the ancient celestial serpent.

Unfortunately, the relevant information was too vague, and no accurate location was left.

Therefore, Qinglin can only rely on luck to find this opportunity that belongs to her.

There is no other way in the short term.