Chapter 148: Xiao Yan Subdues the Fallen Heart Flame

The enormous body of the invisible giant python, carrying fierce power, slammed into Xiao Yan. Its sheer power was already comparable to a Dou Zong-level expert. Coupled with this terrifying flame, the invisible fire python formed by the Fallen Heart Flame had already reached the peak of Dou Zong combat power deep within this earth vein. However, this kind of combat power was just average in front of Xiao Yan. A cold glint flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes. His Dou Qi transformed into a large energy net, which then trapped the invisible fire python within it. Another sharp wave of sound rang out. The overwhelming invisible flames began to writhe, finally condensing into a small fire snake, thick as an arm. Although its size had shrunk, the energy within it was even more terrifying. It continuously crashed against the energy net formed by Xiao Yan's Dou Qi. But it had no effect. The energy net vibrated rapidly, then continuously shrank, enveloping it within. Just as Xiao Yan was subduing the Fallen Heart Flame, outside the Inner Court, in the sprawling mountain range, a city named Maple City was located. This city was named after a person: Medicine Emperor Han Feng. A Sixth-Grade Alchemist. He held an extremely high position in the hearts of the strongest forces. A Sixth-Grade Alchemist was extremely rare across the entire continent. Even ordinary Dou Huangs and even Dou Zong experts would have to be polite to him. At this moment, inside a bamboo building, a man sat cross-legged, diligently studying a certain pill formula. Suddenly, a scroll arrived, containing some information. "Heavenly Flame has appeared? There are indeed traces of Heavenly Flame in this Jia Nan Academy..." A clear look of excitement flashed across the man's face. He looked with burning intensity in the direction of Jia Nan Academy. This person was none other than the Rebellious Disciple, Medicine Emperor Han Feng. "Take these tokens and notify the Eight Gates, the Blood Sect..." Medicine Emperor Han Feng uttered the names of several Sect Masters. "Tell their Sect Masters to rush here immediately; I need their help with something... Also, you personally deliver these two tokens to that place and have those two sirs come over as well!" Medicine Emperor Han Feng threw out several tokens. This was the terrifying aspect of an Alchemist: connections! Countless people owed him favors. Now, with a wave of his arm, countless people would come to his aid. A Medicine Emperor, he could even command Dou Huang and even Dou Zong-level experts. "The second Heavenly Flame... If I can devour and refine it..." A fanatical expression appeared on Medicine Emperor Han Feng's face. He suddenly frowned, clutching his chest and coughing a few times. "If only that old fellow had given me the Fen Jue to practice back then, everything would have been fine. What nonsense about an impure heart, my Alchemy talent is far stronger than yours..." Medicine Emperor Han Feng's eyes were filled with anger and hatred. Xiao Yan's energy net contracted, leaving the fire python nowhere to hide. Grand Elder Su Qian and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief after seeing this scene. "Elder Xiao's strength is truly formidable... I'm afraid even the Grand Elder is no match..." An elder spoke with emotion. The power of this invisible fire python was truly terrifying; even from a distance, they could feel the fluctuations of that power. If it were them, dozens of elders, plus the Grand Elder, might not even be able to deal with this invisible fire python even if they combined their efforts. But this fire python was like a new recruit in Xiao Yan's hands. "Indeed..." The other elders agreed. Su Qian's face darkened as he listened to their words. If you say Xiao Yan is strong, just say Xiao Yan is strong? Why do you have to step on me? Half a month's salary! Su Qian secretly decided to make things difficult for this person. And at this moment, in Maple City, nestled within the layers of mountains, numerous powerful individuals holding significant positions in the Black Corner Region emerged simultaneously. They followed behind the man, Medicine Emperor Han Feng, soaring into the sky, then unfolded their Dou Qi wings, heading towards the Inner Court of Jia Nan Academy. A great battle was on the verge of breaking out! Seeing that it couldn't do anything to the energy net, the invisible fire python stopped its meaningless collisions. Its half-meter-long snake tongue flicked out, as if gathering for a final strike. Xiao Yan ignored it, directly reaching out and grasping its back neck. The invisible fire python struggled violently. Xiao Yan circulated the Red Emperor Fire Emperor Qi, revealing his Red Emperor True Body. The invisible fire python trembled all over as if it had encountered something terrifying. Xiao Yan began to refine the Heavenly Flame from the invisible fire python's body. Grand Elder Su Qian and the others breathed another sigh of relief after seeing this scene. With the Fallen Heart Flame subdued by Xiao Yan, it shouldn't be difficult for Xiao Yan to refine this Heavenly Flame. He just didn't know if he could manage to divide this Heavenly Flame and leave a portion in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower. If not, Su Qian would risk his old life to make Xiao Yan pay the price. At least he'd have to refine several more batches of Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills! Just as everyone was relaxing, a sudden light laugh came. "I didn't expect such a Heavenly Flame to be hidden within the Inner Court, Grand Elder Su Qian, you certainly kept it well hidden..." As the light laughter faded, a ripple suddenly appeared in the clear sky. A large group of people slowly emerged, suspended in the air. A bloody aura instantly enveloped the sky above the Inner Court. The students of Jia Nan Academy looked up in bewilderment at the sudden appearance of such a large group of people in the sky, a little confused about the current situation. Grand Elder Su Qian, on the other hand, looked grimly at this group of people who had broken through Jia Nan Academy's barrier, his gaze lingering on a man dressed in Alchemist robes. His voice turned cold: "I wondered who it was, turns out it's Medicine Emperor Han Feng from the Black Corner Region!" "Grand Elder is too polite, that title was just given casually by friends in the Black Corner Region, it's not really true..." Medicine Emperor Han Feng chuckled. Not known as a Dou Huang, but named Medicine Emperor. This was actually an honor! Clearly, Han Feng was very proud of his title as Medicine Emperor. He was being humble. And also showing off. If he hadn't met Xiao Yan, Su Qian might have been impressed by Han Feng's show-off. A Sixth-Grade Alchemist was indeed amazing. But having seen Xiao Yan, he felt that Han Feng's title of Medicine Emperor was indeed mediocre. "It's indeed not true, you can be called Medicine Emperor... There are still too few Alchemists in this Black Corner Region!" Su Qian said. Han Feng, who had initially been calm, heard this and his expression instantly turned ugly. However, he quickly composed himself and turned his gaze towards the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower. "Heavenly Flames are rare treasures of heaven and earth. For you to seal them here is a bit too cruel. As an Alchemist, flame is a kind of faith in my heart. Therefore, Han Feng asks Grand Elder to release this Heavenly Flame; do not continue to imprison it..." As soon as he said this, the faces of everyone in Jia Nan Academy became extremely strange. Who didn't know that killing was commonplace for people from the Black Corner Region? Let alone such nonsense about imprisonment. This guy was truly hypocritical. "A ridiculous excuse, if you want the Heavenly Flame, just say so... Do you take my Jia Nan Academy for three-year-olds? If you had said so directly, maybe..." Grand Elder Su Qian sneered. "Hahaha, Grand Elder is truly straightforward. Since you've guessed my intention, then I'll speak plainly... I trouble Grand Elder to be accommodating. If you hand over the Heavenly Flame to me, no matter what conditions you set, I will try my best to fulfill them..." Han Feng said with a smile. Hearing his words, before Su Qian could speak, Elder Huo spoke up. "Even I, a Sixth-Grade Alchemist of Jia Nan Academy, am not qualified to possess this Heavenly Flame, so why should you? With your Alchemy level, do you even understand how to handle a Heavenly Flame, you..." It was Elder Huo who spoke. He was previously the number one Alchemist of Jia Nan Academy. Originally a Fifth-Grade Alchemist, he later became a Sixth-Grade Alchemist after Xiao Yan's guidance. He was Xiao Yan's top henchman and laborer. Elder Huo instantly became displeased when he saw Han Feng trying to snatch the Heavenly Flame from Xiao Yan. What was Han Feng? Stuck in the Sixth-Grade Alchemy realm for decades. How could he compare to Xiao Yan, who was a Seventh-Grade Alchemist at only eighteen? "Exactly, a mere Sixth-Grade Alchemist, I don't know what he's so Divine Qi about... Still wants a Heavenly Flame, doesn't even look at his own strength!" "What kind of rubbish is a Sixth-Grade Alchemist..." A chorus of voices rose. Their words were filled with disdain for Han Feng. It was as if a Sixth-Grade Alchemist was merely someone to be looked down upon. If it were before, they would certainly have been eager to grovel before a Sixth-Grade Alchemist. But with Xiao Yan, a Seventh-Grade Alchemist, as a shining example before them, no one looked up to Han Feng. Although they themselves couldn't compare to Han Feng, it didn't stop them: What's this? I have a friend... What's this? I have a relative... Han Feng had never been so belittled. The smile on his face gradually faded, and his previously gentle gaze slowly turned cold: "Since Grand Elder doesn't want to hand it over, then don't blame me for taking it by force..." As soon as his voice fell, a deep blue flame suddenly appeared on his body. A terrifying temperature emanated. "Fire!" As soon as the deep blue flame appeared, exclamations of surprise rang out. "This guy actually has a Heavenly Flame too, what a waste... How great would it be if this Heavenly Flame was given to Elder Xiao?" "Exactly, that kind of trashy Alchemy skill can have a Heavenly Flame, it's simply a waste!" A flurry of discussions began. Han Feng, who had expected exclamations of awe, heard the words of the Jia Nan Academy people and was once again triggered. Who was this Elder Xiao? It seemed to be because of this Elder Xiao that the people of Jia Nan Academy looked down on him. "Han Feng, I advise you to leave early. I can pretend this incident never happened, otherwise, when the Dean returns, none of you here will be able to escape... Moreover, the Heavenly Flame of this Jia Nan Academy... someone is already subduing it!" "That is a Seventh-Grade Alchemist... Blood Sect, Heavenly River Sect... are you willing to offend a Seventh-Grade Alchemist for a mere Sixth-Grade Alchemist like Han Feng?" Su Qian threatened the people of the various forces. Upon hearing of a Seventh-Grade Alchemist, the expressions of those Sect Masters immediately became uncertain and suspicious. Even Han Feng's expression changed for a moment, but he quickly adjusted it back. "Grand Elder need not intimidate me. I have never heard any information about a Seventh-Grade Alchemist coming to the Black Corner Region!" "The number of Seventh-Grade Alchemists in this world is limited... You say there is a Seventh-Grade Alchemist here, may I know which Senior it is? If you can tell his name and let us meet him..." "We will naturally retreat..." Han Feng naturally wouldn't be scared away by a single sentence from Su Qian. Just because Su Qian said there was a Seventh-Grade Alchemist, there was one? He also said his Master, Medicine Venerable, had come back to life! Bragging! Who couldn't do it? Su Qian's hands emerged from his sleeves, and a terrifying aura erupted from his body: "This Seventh-Grade Alchemist is named Xiao Yan. He is a newly promoted Seventh-Grade Alchemist, so it's normal that you don't know him..." "He is currently subduing the Heavenly Flame... and must not be disturbed!" "If you insist on forcing your way in, then this old man also knows a thing or two about fighting..." "All Elders, listen to my command! Fully protect Elder Xiao as he subdues the Heavenly Flame..." Han Feng sneered after hearing his words: "Xiao Yan? I, Han Feng, know all the Alchemists near this Black Corner Region. I have never heard of anyone named Xiao Yan..." "Grand Elder, if you're going to make up an excuse, at least make a convincing one..." After Han Feng finished speaking, he turned and respectfully said: "Mr. Jin Yin, please show yourselves!" "Hahaha! Han Feng, you asked us to act, I hope you can afford the final price..." The Jin Yin figures appeared in the Void Realm. Su Qian's expression changed: "I didn't expect even you two to be invited out..." The two Elders Jin Yin were both at the peak of Dou Huang. Working together, their strength was comparable to a Dou Zong. If he were held back by them, the other elders would not be a match for the group Han Feng brought. Xiao Yan was currently at a critical stage in subduing the Heavenly Flame. If he were disturbed, the consequences would be unimaginable. Su Qian's expression became solemn. As far as he knew, an Alchemist subduing a Heavenly Flame was a very dangerous process; a slight mishap could lead to death and the end of one's Dao. This was probably a tough battle, and they absolutely could not be allowed to disturb Xiao Yan. Su Qian was about to speak, to have the many elders jointly resist the external enemy... But a voice rang out. "So you're Medicine Emperor Han Feng?"