Hearing Yan's suggestion, Xie Yue and Hu Liena were both stunned.
Acting separately meant taking on greater risks and uncertainties.
Although Hu Liena was still angry, she had to admit that Yan's suggestion had some merit.
This time, Bibi Dong had not given them much time only three months.
If they stayed together all the time and never had the chance to face challenges alone, then this training would not achieve the desired effect.
"Fine! We'll split up! Don't think we need your fire attribute. Just wait and see I'll definitely obtain my fourth spirit ring before you!"
Hu Liena's words still carried lingering anger.
Among the three of them, the one with the least concern for his own safety was Yan.
As a fire-attribute Spirit Master, his scorching flames countered most spirit beasts. Even ten-thousand-year spirit beasts had to avoid him unless they were extremely powerful or also fire-attributed.
Hu Liena shot Yan an annoyed glance before turning away without hesitation.
Xie Yue watched his sister's departing figure, then turned to Yan, his eyes flashing with concern.
"Yan, be careful. Complete your task quickly and come meet us."
"Mm, you too."
Yan knew that Xie Yue was an overprotective brother. Even though they were splitting up, he would definitely stay nearby, secretly watching over Hu Liena.
After all, Hu Liena was the only family he had in this world.
No matter what, he would never let anything happen to his sister.
After watching Xie Yue leave, Yan also set off on his journey.
At midday, Yan arrived at a clear river to fetch water.
Lowering his head, he saw his current appearance reflected in the calm water.
His long, fiery red hair swayed in the wind. His strong physique was marked with flame patterns, and his dark red eyes radiated confidence and determination.
Although his appearance was somewhat intimidating, it exuded a masculine aura and an indescribable charm.
Yan was quite satisfied with his new image.
After replenishing his water,he continued toward the canyon's central area, where most of the fierce spirit beasts were concentrated.
Along the way, Yan encountered many spirit beasts, but most were below a thousand years old.
Sensing the powerful aura around him, they did not actively attack.
Yan had no intention of provoking them either, so both sides remained at peace.
As night fell, Yan found a quiet clearing.
He set up his tent and lit a bonfire to ward off the night's cold and insects.
After everything was ready, he did not immediately lie down to rest but instead sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and attempted to practice a Tai Chi internal cultivation technique from his previous life.
Originally, this technique was something he had learned in his past life to relax amid the chaos of everyday life.
Now, in this new world, he wanted to see if this internal energy method would still be effective.
"Tai Chi circulation focuses on balancing yin and yang, merging spirit and energy..."
As Yan concentrated his mind, he suddenly felt a mysterious force flowing continuously within his body. It was a strange sensation.
"As expected, my spirit power can complement the Tai Chi technique. It seems I should practice more it will definitely help improve my strength."
Just as Yan was pleasantly surprised, he suddenly sensed an eerie energy fluctuation in his surroundings.
He immediately became alert, gathering his spiritual power and attempting to sense the source of the disturbance through the ground beneath him.
As a Spirit Master with both fire and earth attributes, Yan's spiritual power allowed him to perceive changes in aura within a two-hundred-meter radius through the ground.
As the energy fluctuation drew closer, he clearly detected a large Demon Wolf silently approaching him.
This Demon Wolf had roughly three thousand years of cultivation, exuding a sharp and menacing aura.
Fortunately, it was a lone wolf rather than part of a pack.
When it was only a hundred meters away, the Demon Wolf suddenly accelerated and charged at him.
Yan did not fear it. He instantly released his Flame Lord Martial Soul, his entire body enveloped in flames, resembling a man of fire.
The Demon Wolf let out a low growl, then pounced toward Yan, attempting to knock him down.
However, Yan was well prepared.
He seized the opportunity and swiftly activated his first spirit ability Infernal Magma Surge.
A scorching pillar of magma erupted from the ground like a fire dragon, surging toward the Demon Wolf.
The magma pillar struck the Demon Wolf's body with pinpoint accuracy.
"Awwooo—"
With a miserable howl, the Demon Wolf was sent crashing to the ground by the impact of the magma.
Seizing the moment, Yan quickly launched his second spirit ability Granite Avalanche.
Countless massive granite boulders descended from the sky, crashing down onto the fallen Demon Wolf one after another, leaving it nowhere to escape.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Yan unleashed his powerful third spirit ability Infernal Blaze.
Without warning, fierce flames erupted, completely engulfing the Demon Wolf trapped beneath the pile of rocks.
The flames seared its body, scorching its flesh and causing it to let out agonized cries.
The wailing did not last long before being swallowed by the raging fire, vanishing into the dark night.
With the battle over, Yan retracted his Martial Soul.
Before long, a purple mist rose from the Demon Wolf's remains, gradually condensing into a radiant purple spirit ring.
Unfortunately, he had no use for it.
Recalling the battle just now, Yan's excitement had yet to subside.
He had experienced both the brutality and the challenges of this world, but also the satisfaction of defeating a strong enemy.
That satisfaction did not only come from the joy of victory but also from the affirmation of his own strength and the boost in his confidence.
The world of Douluo was a place where the weak were prey to the strong. Without reaching godhood, one was merely an ant.
Only by becoming a top-tier powerhouse could one truly control their own destiny.
In his heart, Yan silently vowed he would become one of the strongest in this world.
One month later.
After this period of training, Yan had grown more mature and confident. He had finally broken through to Rank 40.
Now, he could obtain his fourth spirit ring by hunting a suitable spirit beast.
Since he possessed both fire and earth attributes, fire-attribute and strength-type spirit beasts were both viable options.
Of course, fire-attribute spirit beasts were the best choice.
Yan moved cautiously through the canyon. The closer he got to the central area, the more dangerous it became.
As he walked, he suddenly sensed a powerful energy fluctuation ahead.
He carefully approached.
As he got closer, he discovered that an intense battle was taking place not far away.
A crimson Skyfire Fox was locked in combat with a ferocious Twin-Headed Demon Snake.
Judging by the powerful auras radiating from both creatures, they each had about six thousand years of cultivation.
The Skyfire Fox was a fire-attribute spirit beast. Its entire body was bright red, resembling a fox, but with a pair of wings.