As Xiao Yan's cultivation technique and strength advanced, the Dou Qi vortex within his body, which was originally the size of a small pond, expanded into a small lake. The amount of Dou Qi it could hold increased exponentially.
Numerous meridians, bones, muscles, and more were also strengthened by this transformation, causing the power within his body to grow stronger and stronger.
As Xiao Yan's breakthrough gradually reached its peak, the fluctuations within the valley became increasingly intense.
By the end, the surroundings of the valley were as if covered by a red, fire-attribute energy.
Xiao Yan's figure, like a black hole, sat cross-legged at the center of the energy, greedily devouring all the energy that surged into his body.
This seemingly endless devouring lasted for nearly two and a half hours before the dense red fire-attribute energy within the valley finally began to dissipate, slowly bringing the spectacle to a close.
In the valley, as the last wisp of free fire-attribute energy entered Xiao Yan's body, the valley returned to silence.
The powerful aura that had been emanating from his body also retracted completely at this moment, not leaking the slightest bit.
With the energy in the valley dissipating, to Yao Lao's surprise, despite absorbing such a vast amount of energy, Xiao Yan's strength did not increase as dramatically as he had anticipated.
"Heh, what a guy full of surprises!" Yao Lao looked at Xiao Yan, whose face now glowed like warm jade, and nodded slightly after some contemplation.
Slowly circulating the Great Flame Star Transformation, Xiao Yan carefully savored the various sensations it brought.
The body-refining effects of the Great Flame Star Transformation were excellent. If he continued cultivating like this over time, his physical constitution—from his meridians to his flesh and blood—would undergo significant improvements. If he were to devour a wild异火 (different fire) in the future, it would be as easy as reaching out and taking it.
The serene atmosphere in the valley lasted for about half an hour before a soft breathing sound quietly broke the silence.
Calm breaths cycled in and out of Xiao Yan's nostrils. His eyes slowly opened, and his entire aura felt long and scorching.
This breakthrough not only increased the amount of Dou Qi in Xiao Yan's body by several levels—after all, there was a world of difference between a Earth-level low-grade technique and a Mysterious-level high-grade one—but it also elevated his strength from a two-star Great Dou Practitioner to a four-star Great Dou Practitioner.
Xiao Yan understood that his breakthrough was partly due to the birth of the Netherworld Poison Flame and the Three Thousand Flaming Flame, but another significant part was due to his comprehension, which had allowed his technique to advance.
"The feeling of breaking through is truly wonderful!"
Standing up from the grass, Xiao Yan spread his arms and smiled lightly.
At this moment, every part of his body—whether it was his meridians, muscles, bones, or even cells—was filled with vitality.
He almost felt as if, with just a slight movement of his arm, the eager power within him would erupt like a volcano.
Casually clenching his fist, Xiao Yan smiled as he felt the fierce force ready to burst forth at any moment.
With this level of strength, he could definitely protect Little Medical Fairy and help her grow rapidly once they reached the Chu Yun Empire.
It was only now that Yao Lao fully understood that not only had Xiao Yan achieved a breakthrough in strength, but his new Flame Mantra technique had also advanced to the Earth-level.
The Flame Mantra was not a technique that just any fool could cultivate. Only a prodigy like Xiao Yan could advance it so quickly.
After all, it had only been half a year since Xiao Yan started cultivating this technique.
Thinking of Xiao Yan's extraordinary talent, Yao Lao couldn't help but imagine himself in Xiao Yan's place. If he had obtained the Flame Mantra in his youth, could he have progressed this rapidly?
After pondering for a moment, Yao Lao shook his head helplessly. Even during the Dou Qi cultivation stage, he was far behind, let alone the later stages of cultivation.
With a long sigh, Yao Lao fluttered his wings and flew into the sky. It seemed there was no peace anywhere—he hadn't gotten a wink of sleep last night.
As Xiao Yan was thinking about Little Medical Fairy's growth, a clear voice reached him: "What happened in the valley? It was so hot earlier! I had to use all my strength to circulate my technique just to withstand it."
As she spoke, Little Medical Fairy, dressed in white, walked out of the night and approached Xiao Yan.
Her slender waist swayed like a willow in the breeze, and her white dress, soaked and clinging to her skin, made her look like a lily wet with morning dew, accentuating her graceful figure.
Xiao Yan walked up to her and smiled. "It's nothing major. I just had a breakthrough in my cultivation, which caused a bit of a commotion."
"A bit of a commotion?" Little Medical Fairy looked at Xiao Yan seriously. Earlier, the sky above the valley had churned, and a fiery red dragon-like energy had shot into the sky. Was that just a "bit of a commotion"?
"Let's not talk about that for now. You, on the other hand, came out here all wet. The cold at night is intense." Xiao Yan placed his hand on Little Medical Fairy's delicate shoulder and activated the Three Thousand Flaming Flame.
A faint purple stream of energy flowed over her, instantly drying her clothes and hair, though they were slightly wrinkled.
The Three Thousand Flaming Flame was the complete opposite of Little Medical Fairy's Calamity Poison Body. As Xiao Yan infused a small wisp of it to drive away the cold, Little Medical Fairy felt a wave of warmth spread through her body, a sensation entirely different from her usual cultivation.
"That feels so good," Little Medical Fairy murmured softly, not even noticing when Xiao Yan removed his hand.
Xiao Yan nodded slightly. With the Three Thousand Flaming Flame and the Netherworld Poison Flame within him, he understood better than anyone that poison, when used correctly, wasn't just for harming others.
If Little Medical Fairy cultivated the Three Paths Poison Scripture to a profound level, she could even develop healing abilities.
Now, by being exposed to the healing properties of the Three Thousand Flaming Flame in advance, even if she couldn't comprehend much at this stage, it would greatly benefit her future cultivation.
After a moment of silence, Little Medical Fairy slowly opened her eyes, looking somewhat reluctant for the experience to end. Her long, smooth black hair shimmered faintly, cascading naturally over her shoulders, and her sparkling eyes shone like stars.
Little Medical Fairy herself didn't realize it, but Xiao Yan could see that her comprehension was quite high. "Go prepare some food. We'll start cultivating again later."
Seeing that everything was fine, Little Medical Fairy nodded and turned to head back to their dwelling.
Xiao Yan crossed his arms and watched her retreating figure, nodding slightly.
Below her slender waist was a well-developed, rounded buttocks, and beneath that were a pair of straight, long, and beautiful legs.
Xiao Yan thought to himself, "She'll be a good mother when she grows up."
Nearby, Little Red yawned. Day after day, couldn't they let a beast sleep in peace?
Shaking off the water droplets on its body, Little Red looked up at the silver full moon in the sky and let out a long howl.
After venting its frustration, Little Red lay down on the grass, smacked its lips, and began to sleep.
"Although this magical beast's cultivation speed isn't fast, its lifespan is extremely long," Xiao Yan murmured as he looked at the large figure of Little Red. Suddenly, his eyes narrowed.
(End of Chapter)
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