Chapter 576: Xiao Yan Attacked

Because most body‑refining techniques are metallic, or earth‑type and their variant elements.

Therefore the Dan family party didn't have much doubt.

Then Dan Xuan thought briefly and immediately said, "Since Brother Lin Feng needs a magic core to cultivate Dou techniques, our Dan family also happens to have a few metallic magic cores. Tomorrow Chen Er is also going to Xiao Dan Tower, so I'll have her bring it to you on the way. After all, tomorrow's Xiao Dan Tower assessment is just to refine a Seventh Grade Intermediate pill. With Brother Lin Feng's strength, it should be a breeze."

After all, he had faced Lin Feng in a previous assessment and knew just how formidable the latter's soul power was.

Generally, an alchemist's refining ability is closely tied to their soul power.

Thus, once Lin Feng's soul power is known, no one doubts his alchemy.

Meanwhile, Dan Chen, seeing her brother say that, slightly parting her pink lips, ultimately said nothing and continued walking silently.

As for the two elders behind the Dan Xuan siblings, they also remained silent.

After all, Lin Feng is still young yet already a half‑respectable strongman and a Seventh Grade Pinnacle Alchemist.

They're still willing to give some items to curry favor with the latter.

"I indeed need this, so I'll be straightforward. In the future, if there's anything I can help with, Dan Xuan brother, just speak up."

Lin Feng bowed his hands, his expression a bit solemn, and said.

He wasn't surprised that the former knew about the Xiao Dan Tower assessment.

After all, the other's family has more than one member inside that Xiao Dan Tower.

Knowing about the assessment is also quite normal.

And Dan Xuan's smile grew a few degrees upon hearing the former's promise.

Paying a few eighth‑grade magic cores to gain the favor of someone who will at least be a six‑color, eighth‑grade alchemist in the future seemed very worthwhile to him.

While Lin Feng's party chatted merrily, on the other side Xiao Yan, escorted by two High‑Stage Dou Zongs, set off with a stern expression toward Star Falling Pavilion.

Lin Feng is still inside the Dan Tower, so he has little hope regarding the Three Giants.

At most, the Three Giants might give him some convenience to deal with Lin Feng.

But acting directly is certainly impossible.

Therefore, he can only go consult the Wind Venerable for a plan.

Just as the former was pondering, a terrifying spatial fluctuation suddenly swooped in.

Boom!

Immediately, the two guards beside the former were twisted by the spatial fluctuation into two clumps of blood foam.

Then an invisible barrier instantly concealed the surrounding space, preventing passersby from noticing anything amiss.

"Who's there!"

The sudden scene made the unprepared Xiao Yan's pupils snap shut, his gaze instinctively darting toward the direction that felt off, and he exclaimed in shock.

"Not surprising that the disciple the old Yao Chen favors has good perception."

Xiao Yan's voice dropped; the void he stared at instantly emitted a faint ripple.

Immediately, a figure cloaked entirely in a black robe slowly emerged from the twisted space.

"Dou Zun!"

Seeing the way the uninvited guest appeared, Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with impatience.

Since this black‑robed man could appear so silently, his strength must be terrifying.

His current Dou Qi level is already Two‑Star Dou Zong Peak, and with the fused exotic fire and numerous high‑stage Dou techniques in his hand, his strength rivals a Five‑Star Dou Zong.

But before a Dou Zun, he still has little resistance.

Yet the aura emanating from the other felt oddly familiar to him.

"Someone from the Soul Hall?!"

After a brief pause, Xiao Yan's tone was icy as he stared at the former.

"Heh, I heard from scouts that you not only bear several exotic flames, but also the old Yao Lao's bone‑spirit cold fire seems to reside within you, so I'd like to borrow it."

Seeing his identity exposed, the black‑robed figure showed no panic, but instead chuckled softly.

As his voice faded, an invisible momentum suddenly spread outward into the surrounding space!

From afar, Xiao Yan at that moment felt a void yet tangible pressure surge toward him.

His previously upright body's knees abruptly bent, nearly collapsing to the ground.

This invisible pressure didn't come from Dou Qi but from deep within the soul!

At the same time, his cold face flushed red in an instant.

"Heavenly Realm Soul?!"

Xiao Yan struggled to lift his head, clenching his teeth, and forced out.

"Heh, it's only the Heavenly Realm now, but once I take your Falling Heart Flame, perhaps I can reach that Heavenly Realm Soul."

The black‑robed man gave a faint smile, his pair of eyes wreathed in ghostly light glaring at Xiao Yan, and continued, "I know you can devour more than one exotic fire, and my purpose in coming is not to capture you for the Soul Hall—that's someone else's business. My ultimate goal is the cultivation technique you practice!"

"The technique that lets multiple exotic fires blend perfectly!"

Speaking of it, a surge of uncontrollable fervor rose in the black‑robed man's tone.

But Lin Feng, for now, knows nothing of this scene.

Otherwise, if he weren't dragging his feet, he would have already stepped forward to kick the black‑robed man away and then, without pause, killed Xiao Yan here.

After all, your strength can already crush him; not killing him now—are you saving him for the New Year?

Do you truly not know that villains die from talking too much?

Unfortunately, Lin Feng is still leisurely strolling the streets inside the Dan Domain.

Feeling the scorching gaze beneath the black robe.

A sudden, overwhelming killing intent rose in Xiao Yan's heart.

Mastering this technique is his greatest secret; anyone who dares to touch it, he will kill without hesitation!

"I just left Sacred Pill City, and you Soul Hall chased after me; it seems your intelligence‑gathering ability is truly impressive."

Xiao Yan grimly sneered, attempting to coax the man in black robes into revealing his identity.

After all, the fact that the former knows the Burning Secret alone is enough for him to devote all his effort to killing.

But before that, he must first learn the opponent's exact details, so that later he can silence him.

"Want to extract my information? Dying at the brink and still playing these games—indeed, you are truly worthy of being master and disciple with that Yao Chen."

The man in black slightly lifted his head, exposing a pale chin, and bitterly said, "That bizarre technique scroll was originally obtained by me first. However, later that shameless Yao Chen secretly used tricks to snatch it away. Now I'm just here to reclaim what originally belonged to me."