"Five-Ring Flame Separation Technique?" Upon hearing Xiao Yan's question, Venerable Tianhuo was momentarily stunned.
"Why would the young emperor of the Xiao Clan value a mere high-level Earth-tier Dou Technique so much?"
Though puzzled, he still replied obediently, "If Young Master needs it, I can pass this Dou Technique to you immediately."
Seeing how cooperative he was, Xiao Yan nodded. "Since that's the case, stop dawdling. Let this young master have a look."
After a brief hesitation, Venerable Tianhuo swiftly retrieved a snow-white storage ring from his skeletal remains.
Whether Xiao Yan was truly a major figure of the Xiao Clan or not, he had no room to resist. With Xiao Yan's strength, dealing with a remnant soul like him would be effortless.
If he wished to revive—or even just restore his soul power—Xiao Yan was his only hope. Otherwise, if he kept waiting here for the next destined person, he would likely dissolve into this sea of magma long before that.
With that thought, he flicked a finger toward the storage ring. A pale white scroll appeared before Xiao Yan.
On the scroll were painted fiery beasts and birds.
"Five-Ring Flame Separation Technique. A flame-controlling art divided into five levels, distinguished by beast forms: wolf, leopard, lion, tiger, and flood dragon.
Each level contains its own fire spirit. When fully mastered, it forms the Five-Ring Flame Array, possessing the power to burn the heavens and boil the seas."
Xiao Yan ignored the earlier description and focused on the final line:
"If four of the five beasts are condensed from Heavenly Flames, this technique can rival a Heaven-tier Dou Technique!"
Only then did a smile appear on Xiao Yan's face.
If this were merely an ordinary high-level Earth-tier technique, it would never have caught the attention of the Xiao Clan's young emperor.
What truly tempted him was that final sentence.
Four Heavenly Flames to rival Heaven-tier…
A hint of excitement flashed across Xiao Yan's face. He was already close to gathering four Heavenly Flames—the fourth was not far above this magma sea.
Thinking of this, he found Venerable Tianhuo far more pleasing to the eye.
With a wave of his hand, a palm-sized palace model appeared in his grasp. It was entirely crafted from white jade and possessed remarkable soul-preserving properties.
Venerable Tianhuo could faintly sense that as his soul approached the miniature palace, the gradual dissipation of his soul power nearly halted.
"This is called the Little Soul Hall," Xiao Yan explained casually. "It's technology obtained by the Xiao Clan when we destroyed the Soul Hall. Specifically designed to store souls—convenient and effective.
"Go inside and rest for now. Once I prepare the materials for your revival, I'll let you enjoy your second spring."
Hearing the name "Soul Hall," Venerable Tianhuo trembled slightly, believing even more firmly in Xiao Yan's identity as a member of the Xiao Clan.
Back then, the Soul Hall had been one of the most powerful forces in Central Plains—only the legendary Xiao Clan, rumored to have produced a Dou Di, could have destroyed it.
Smiling, he nodded. "Then I'll trouble Young Master with the arrangements."
With that, he plunged into the white jade palace.
After he disappeared, Xiao Yan casually slipped the snow-white storage ring onto his finger. Though inferior to his own, a Dou Venerable's storage ring was still worth something.
With a wave of his hand, he stored Tianhuo's skeletal remains as well.
It might be useless to him, but it was still the man's body. Once Tianhuo revived, it could at least serve as a keepsake.
Only then did Xiao Yan turn his attention to the human-head-sized Fallen Heart Flame.
"After handing this Fallen Heart Flame's juvenile form to Su Qian, I can devour the larger one. I wonder if refining it will allow me to advance to the Dou Venerable level."
With that thought, he lifted the juvenile flame and ascended toward the surface.
Inside the Little Soul Hall, Venerable Tianhuo looked around in confusion.
There were ten pillars within the hall, and on three of them were bound three soul bodies.
Strange chains wrapped around them, engraved with mysterious glowing runes.
Ignoring the two unfortunate Dou Zongs tied up nearby, Tianhuo focused on the old woman bound to the central pillar.
From her aura, he could sense that she had once been at peak Dou Venerable.
At that moment, he became completely certain of Xiao Yan's status. No matter how monstrous a Dou Zong might be, it was impossible to imprison the soul of a peak Dou Venerable without overwhelming backing.
Just as his thoughts churned, a dark aura emerged behind him. Feeling a presence no weaker than his own, Tianhuo spun around sharply.
Before him stood a sinister-looking man—also a soul body.
"Were you captured, or were you recruited?" You Mo asked with a smile.
"Captured or recruited?" Tianhuo blinked, then answered, "Recruited."
Hearing this, You Mo grinned knowingly. "Congratulations, brother—you've latched onto a real thigh."
He leaned closer conspiratorially. "Let me tell you, Young Master's identity is terrifying. He's got two Half-Saints just as guardians."
As Tianhuo stared in shock, You Mo continued boasting about Xiao Yan's strength. At the end, he glanced mockingly toward the three Soul Hall captives.
"In this world, only Brother Tianhuo and I are true heroes. Look at those three unlucky fools—they were born to suffer.
"Can't blame them, though. They just chose the wrong side from the start."
The more the two spoke, the more excited they became, increasingly aware of the Xiao Clan's might—and ever more pleased with the powerful thigh they'd embraced.
Before long, sinister laughter echoed through the Little Soul Hall.
Meanwhile, the bound old woman's eyes revealed utter despair.
Outside, Xiao Yan had already burst through the magma sea, carrying the juvenile Fallen Heart Flame.
Sorry, brothers. I've got a fever and a splitting headache—this is all for today.
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