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

The black figure, who had long since left the Pill Tower, was now in the distorted void, his robes formed of black flames flowing with a chaotic energy that devoured all things. He lightly tapped the skull carving in his hand with his fingertips, then suddenly stopped???a pulse of bloodline pulsation came from a distant space-time, a sweet aura permeated with the pressure of a Dou Di.

"Little fellow, you've obtained the essence blood of the Spirit Clan's Dou Di descendant so quickly, much faster than I anticipated." Two crimson points shone deep within the shadowy figure's eye sockets: "Consider the situation in the Pill Domain as my second test for you. I eagerly await the day you offer up the essence blood of all races along with the Burning Technique..."

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After this period of time, the black flames had also finished digesting the dark golden essence blood. As Xiao Yan landed, the flames rushed directly into Xiao Yan's body like a swallow nestling in its mother's arms.

Xiao Yan looked at the black flames before him with a complex expression. He could not stop its trajectory even if he raised his hand. In the end, Xiao Yan did not resist too strongly, and the black flames returned smoothly to Xiao Yan's right arm. Then the black flames returned to their lifeless appearance. If Xiao Yan did not carefully sense it, he would not even be able to detect that there was such a terrifying black flames dwelling in his arm.

The Dou Qi that the black flames sent into his body was still too pure. Even with Xiao Yan's deliberate control, his body still automatically absorbed a small portion of it. Xiao Yan had just reached the three-star Dou Zun level, and was now at the late stage of the three-star Dou Zun. If Xiao Yan didn't deliberately release his Dou Qi, breaking through to the four-star Dou Zun wouldn't be difficult at all.

Xiao Yan remained silent, the reason being the black flames within his arm. The effects of these flames were truly bizarre. If he could truly use them for his own purposes, they would be an invaluable weapon, since most methods, aside from spatial abilities and the Burning Technique, couldn't affect the black flames.

However, the black flames were completely beyond his control, at most only able to obey his very simple commands. Xiao Yan was still worried, so he closed his eyes and continued to sense the black flames in his arm. He needed to deepen his understanding of the black flames.

When Xiao Yan's soul power touched it, he could only sense that the black flame had perfectly merged into his right arm, as if everything outside was irrelevant to it. And just moments ago, it had been wreaking havoc in all directions.

Xiao Yan tried everything, but the black flames didn't react at all. However, when Xiao Yan activated his Burning Technique again, the black flames finally stirred. It was a sign of fear and submission, accompanied by a trace of blood. Upon seeing the pale golden blood, Xiao Yan was so angry that he laughed.

Because there is simply too little blood!

The blood extracted from Lingluo's body was as big as an infant's fist, but what was in front of him now was only a thin strand, probably not even half a drop.

After giving away this bit of essence blood, Black Flame fell silent again, making no further move, as if to say to Xiao Yan, "I've given you all my blood, so take it and leave now."

Helpless, Xiao Yan opened his eyes. As he had expected, this was definitely a problem. Although the Burning Flame Technique could influence or even threaten it, Xiao Yan had no intention of absorbing it at the moment. The Black Flame's behavior was incomprehensible, and whether he could truly absorb it using the Burning Flame Technique was still uncertain. Whether there would be any side effects after absorption was also unknown.

As for abandoning it, Xiao Yan wouldn't cut off his right arm just to sever ties. He preferred to learn more before making a decision. Despite its instability, the Black Flame could still be used as a means of causing trouble later. At the very least, it wouldn't appear on its own unless he called for it.

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When we go to Yao Lao to reshape his body, we can ask the Void Emperor. With his knowledge, even the Void Devouring Flame would probably recognize him.

He also sent that wisp of blood from his body to the center of his palm. This blood was completely unlike that of ordinary people. It was very vibrant after leaving its owner's body, and it seemed to be autonomously absorbing the battle energy in the air.

Xiao Yan carefully took out a jade bottle and sealed the blood inside. After all, this was genuine essence blood of a Dou Di descendant, something that couldn't be found anywhere else. Although Xiao Yan couldn't think of a way to process it right now, this blood definitely had its value.

While Xiao Yan was doing all this, Yao Qingyu and Wei Jiangyuan were waiting not far away. Seeing that Xiao Yan had finished and stood up, Wei Jiangyuan, despite his tattered clothes and unsteady breathing, still came over with a grin: "Old Xiao, I knew I wasn't wrong about you, you really came. Just next time you could come earlier, you don't have to come at the last minute."

Xiao Yan clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, "I should thank you for saving Junior Sister Qingyu."

"Everyone's trying to deal with Ling Zhuo, so of course I'll help if I can." Wei Jiangyuan shrugged, glancing at Yao Qingyu with a playful look in his eyes: "Besides, I didn't save you, Lao Xiao, so I don't need your thanks."

Hearing Wei Jiangyuan's words, Yao Qingyu rolled her eyes at him and said dismissively, "Fine, fine, I thank you, you lecherous scoundrel..."

"Hey, Qingyu, you have such a bad memory. My name is Wei Jiangyuan, not Dengtuzi."

Looking at the scene before him, Xiao Yan sensed something was off and asked the two directly, "Did you know each other before?"

Upon hearing this, Yao Qingyu's ears turned a suspicious blush. She lowered her head, and her neck, hidden by her hair, was as red as the sunset clouds on the horizon. Even the small mole at the corner of her left eye looked vivid.

Wei Jiangyuan muttered, "Of course we know each other. After all, familiarity breeds contempt. Isn't it Qingyu, little sister?"

Yao Qingyu glared at Wei Jiangyuan, clearly trying to stop his flippant remarks. Sensing Yao Qingyu's mood, Wei Jiangyuan coughed twice and awkwardly changed the subject: "Um, Lao Xiao, where did Ling Zhuo and the others go?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan pondered for a moment before saying, "This Pill Gathering Space was built by a Dou Sheng, and we are forbidden from using spatial power. The Spirit Clan members were clearly able to use spatial power just now. I have a feeling that they were not teleported out of the Pill Realm, but were simply sent away and will remain in this Pill Realm."

Wei Jiangyuan nodded and sighed, "It's a pity we don't know where they're going, otherwise we should have taken the opportunity to eliminate them all."

Xiao Yan understood Wei Jiangyuan's meaning. After all, their combined strength was already considerable, and both he and Wei Jiangyuan were Dou Zun powerhouses, making their power quite formidable. If they added Lei Jingxiao, who was currently struggling with herbs in the Misty Mountains, their strength was indeed greater than that of the Spirit Clan group.

"I know!"