Battle Through the Heavens: Reap the Red Lotus Karmic Flame at the Start

Xiao Yan's cultivation of the Three Transformations of Heavenly Flame was indeed unexpected by Tang Zhen, but he was only slightly surprised. After all, in such a vast Burning Flame Valley, over the years, it wasn't uncommon for cultivation techniques and fighting skills to be lost or leaked. Moreover, the way Xiao Yan obtained the Three Transformations of Heavenly Flame was impeccable.

However, he and the patriarch had originally intended to test Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yan's reaction just now confirmed some of their thoughts.

Although Burning Flame Valley, Sound Valley, and Ice River Valley are collectively known as the Three Valleys, Burning Flame Valley itself knows best that if it really wanted to, destroying the other two major forces together would not be difficult.

The reason they have been referred to together for so many years is mainly because Burning Flame Valley wanted to keep a low profile.

Burning Flame Valley was once a power that stood at the pinnacle of the continent. Although its strength has declined for various reasons, it is still a force to be reckoned with, and its foundation is still astonishing.

As times change and the old man passes away, some things will eventually be forgotten. The red-haired elder is now the most senior person in Burning Flame Valley. He still clearly remembers that Burning Flame Valley has an extremely important secret, related to Burning Flame Valley and also related to people with the surname "Xiao"!

As for the details, with the departure of those involved, only vague fragments remain, which is why he wanted to return to the valley immediately. The red-haired elder, seeing the direction Xiao Yan had left in, felt a stirring within him: it seems that the Central Plains is becoming increasingly exciting because of this young man's arrival!

"As for this Xiao Yan..."

Tang Zhen also said respectfully, "Don't worry, Ancestor, I know what I'm doing and will definitely not let Xiao Yan get into trouble."

The red-haired old man nodded in approval, naturally aware of and acknowledging Tang Zhen's competence.

Then, a hole appeared in the space in front of the old man. The old man took a step and then disappeared without a trace.

At the same moment, several vast auras emanated from the starry sky atop the Pill Tower. The entire Holy Pill City was under the watchful gaze of these auras.

"Fire Cloud has left."

"It's good that he's gone; it saves us the trouble of keeping an eye on him."

"What is the situation with the Spirit Clan and the Heavenly Underworld Sect?"

"There's no indication of any action for now, but it seems the Flower Sect is showing signs of emerging..."

"One left and a new one came in; the pressure is immense!"

"This mere pill gathering has already attracted so many people from the Spirit Clan, Flower Sect, Heavenly Nether Sect, Burning Flame Valley, and Starfall Pavilion. This is really troublesome."

"I have a feeling that in the end there were even more than just these people. What happened to that other person?"

"I've asked for instructions, but there's been no response."

"If that person were here, would we have been forced into this situation by the Spirit Race?"

"You know that guy's personality. If he doesn't want to, who can force him? The only good thing is that the beast has been relatively quiet lately, otherwise it would be a big problem too."

"We must not let our guard down. That beast has been imprisoned by us for many years, and it is a strange fire born from heaven and earth. It has already developed intelligence. Once it is freed, we and Saint Pill City will definitely be the beast's primary targets for revenge."

"Regardless of the circumstances, the reputation of the Dan Tower rests on our shoulders; the Dan Society must persevere. This is our top priority, and we cannot afford to lose it!"

With that resolute voice, the absolutely secretive conversation came to an end, and Saint Pill City returned to its bustling and prosperous state. Not everyone possesses extraordinary abilities to perceive the lurking dangers beneath Saint Pill City's current prosperity.

Saint Dan City, within the territory of the Ye family.

The five major affiliated families of the Pill Tower have existed for a very long time, with the other four families continuously increasing their strength with the backing of the Pill Tower. The Ye family, on the other hand, has not produced anyone capable of shouldering great responsibilities for several generations, and was on the verge of falling out of the ranks of the five major families and becoming the object of ridicule for everyone. However, this year, the situation has changed dramatically.

The Ye family achieved a landslide victory in the competition among the five major families, and overnight, the family gained many powerful individuals. This family, which was on the verge of decline, seemed to have been reborn overnight.

However, behind the seemingly glamorous Ye family lies unspeakable suffering, especially for Ye Zhong, the current head of the Ye family.

In the Ye family's council hall nowadays, let alone the main seat, he doesn't even have a seat for the second-highest member. At this moment, Ling Zhuo is in the main seat of the Ye family, with the heads of the Bai and Qiu families sitting next to him.

The two men were considered prominent figures in the Pill Domain, yet they could only stand beside Ling Zhuo, forcing smiles. As for Ye Zhong, he felt both familiar and strange in the Ye family's main hall, and felt awkwardly embarrassed. This wasn't the first time he had felt this kind of bitter helplessness; it was an undeniable fact that the Ye family's strength was far inferior to the other two families.

"If it weren't for Xinlan..." Ye Zhong felt a pang of guilt as he looked at Xinlan standing behind Ling Zhuo.

Ye Xinlan's arranged marriage was the most important reason why Ling Zhuo was willing to support the Ye family. Everyone in the Ye family knew that this was not a good choice, but what other options did the Ye family have now? The increasingly weakened Ye family could only hope to turn things around by clinging to the Ling Clan's coattails.

As Ye Zhong got to know Ling Zhuo better, he also understood her temperament better. The latter's background and upbringing had instilled a deep-seated arrogance in her. Although he liked Ye Xinlan, he would never allow the Ye family to do anything underhanded in this matter.

This situation may well be something he deliberately created, but neither Ye Xinlan nor Ye Zhong can do anything about it; they have no means of countermeasures.

Ye Xinlan's heart was filled with complex emotions. As the most outstanding member of the Ye family's generation, her talent was truly awkward, neither outstanding nor mediocre. Among the younger generation of the other four major families, she could only be considered passable, and she was nowhere near the top geniuses. Now, her marriage had become a tool for interests, leaving her completely at the mercy of others.

Deep down, she longed for someone who shared her heart to step forward and solve all the troubles facing her and the Ye family. But that was just something out of a novel; the only person she encountered was the unpredictable Ling Zhuo.

Although the latter has not yet done anything drastic to her, his attitude makes it clear to Ye Xinlan that in Ling Zhuo's eyes, she is just a plaything.

The only reason he didn't take action was because it was fun.

The original atmosphere in the hall was changed by the arrival of the old man who accompanied Ling Zhuo.

"Young Master, a letter has arrived from the clan."

Ling Zhuo immediately took the letter into his hand, and after a moment, his usually carefree expression turned grim: "Ling Fengzhui's actions are faster than I expected!"