Chapter 714

However, while the younger generation of the Cao family eyed hungrily the pill mixed with the origin of the soul, Xiao Yan on the other side was anxiously pacing back and forth.

After all, he learned from the mouths of the three giants of the Dan Tower that, including the Great Elder, over a dozen Dan Tower elders, together with many Zhongzhou Continent families or sects, all wanted to kill him to avenge their juniors.

Being targeted by so many powerful individuals, just thinking about it made Xiao Yan feel his head about to split, and his face instantly fell into a bitter expression like a bitter gourd.

He already had a deadly enmity with the Soul Hall, and now he had offended so many high-level Dan Tower figures and other families and sects—how could he possibly find a foothold in the Zhongzhou Continent!

"You mean that the reason things have come to this is entirely because of that Old Man Mugu, who ambushed and stirred up trouble between you and those Dan Tower disciples within the Dan Realm?"

After hearing Xiao Yan's explanation, the three giants immediately furrowed their brows and said.

"That's right; back then I was forced into it, but I never expected that the group of Dan Tower disciples who fled would actually say that."

Speaking to this point, Xiao Yan also gave a bitter laugh.

How could he have imagined that, after fleeing from Old Man Mugu's ambush, he would encounter even greater trouble?

Actually, not only him, even the instigator Old Man Mugu himself did not anticipate this.

His own thoughtless act of using Dan Tower disciples to probe Xiao Yan unexpectedly played such a huge role after the Dan Assembly.

But thinking about it, Old Man Mugu originally intended to completely eliminate Xiao Yan in the Dan Realm, so it was naturally impossible for him to foresee what would happen later.

And seeing his appearance, Xuan Yi helplessly said: "No matter what, you personally killed those old-timers' most proud disciples; they will surely not let this go unpunished."

After he finished speaking, Xuan Kongzi continued: "Moreover, this time we cannot give you much help either, after all you are no longer a Dan Tower disciple. As we are the three giants of the Dan Tower, with the disciples inside the tower having died miserably, if we speak up for you again, we would not only fail to resolve the issue but would likely invite even more trouble."

"However, we will give you some pills to see if we can settle some of those families and sects, so they cease their pursuit; if not, we can at least hire some strong individuals to hold those forces back. As for those old-timers of the Dan Tower, we cannot well stop them from taking revenge; we can only leave it up to you."

Tian Lei Zi helplessly shook his head and then took up the topic again.

"Then it will be troublesome."

Xiao Yan also knew that the three giants could not possibly speak up for him in this matter, so he had already prepared himself mentally; hearing them say this, although he felt a bit disappointed, he still clasped his hands in salute.

After all, the three giants of the Dan Tower being willing to help this much is already quite good; he also couldn't reasonably demand more.

"Hmm."

Seeing Xiao Yan's gesture, the three also nodded.

Immediately after, Xuan Kongzi spoke again: "However, you don't need to worry too much; we have already sent people to the Sect. There, a Half Saint Realm Grand Elder who has some connection with your teacher once even opposed his own teacher for your teacher's sake. When the Sect members arrive, they should be able to protect you as you leave the Dan Realm safely."

"Sect?!"

Upon suddenly hearing this good news, Xiao Yan's face, which had been as bitter as a gourd, instantly turned to astonishment.

He is no longer the clueless child he once was.

Regarding this Sect, which ranks second only to the one Hall and one Tower on the Zhongzhou Continent, he has some understanding of it.

If what the three giants said is true, that Half Saint Ancestor of the Sect is willing to shield him.

In that case, as long as the Dan Tower is not dead set on killing him, those elders would definitely be unable to do anything to him.

However, before the Dan Assembly began, the Dan Tower had already stated that once entering the Dan Realm, there would be no restrictions on combat between participants, and life and death would be each individual's responsibility.

It stands to reason that the old monsters of the Xiao Dan Tower would not possibly slap themselves in the face by coming to hunt him down.

"Teacher, you really are impressive! The romantic debt you stirred up back then has now saved my life as your disciple!"

Thinking that he might escape, Xiao Yan shouted excitedly in his heart.

Although Xuan Kongzi did not explicitly state it, the relationship between his teacher and that Sect's Half Saint Ancestor.

But he is not stupid; based on what was said earlier, a little thought lets him grasp the general idea.

However, he only shouted in his heart and did not show it on his face.

After all, he had to consider the feelings of Xuan Yi beside him; after all, this beautiful mature woman is one of his greatest reliance now, and he must not offend her recklessly.

Having finished speaking of the previous matters, Xuan Kongzi's expression suddenly grew much more solemn, and he slowly said: "Tomorrow will be the day the Star Domain opens; you and the other nine will also enter it, attempting to subdue the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire."

Upon hearing him mention the strange fire, Xiao Yan quickly gathered his thoughts and listened attentively to his words.

After all, this opportunity to understand the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire is something no one else has.

If he could grasp some of its temperament, perhaps he could thus turn the tide against the wind and subdue that Undying Fire!

And after a brief pause, Xuan Kongzi continued: "The Star Domain that seals the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire is actually a space torn apart by the three of us working together, then reinforced with a powerful seal, hiding it in the starry sky above Saint Dan City. As for that Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire, it is also sealed within."

"Perhaps because of the long seal, the current Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire bears extreme resentment toward the Dan Tower, especially toward us three. If we carelessly let it break free of the seal, it will surely come seeking revenge on us."

Speaking to this point, Xuan Kongzi's voice also gradually sank.

After all, even a deranged strange fire is somewhat troublesome for them as well.

Most importantly, sealing the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire is their duty.

If it manages to break free of the seal and wreak havoc within Saint Dan City, the three of them will be the primary responsible parties.

If Saint Dan City were completely devastated by the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire, the alchemists within would also suffer heavy casualties.

At that point, a single misstep could possibly lead to all three of them being dismissed from office.

Thinking of this, Xuan Kongzi helplessly said: "This time, if you can subdue the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire, that would be fine; but what we worry about is that someone might fail to subdue it and try to release it, thereby causing the destruction of Saint Dan City."

As for Lin Feng, he was directly ignored by the former.

Although Lin Feng is the champion of the Dan Assembly, everyone in Saint Dan City now knows that he has tamed the Qinglian Earth Core Fire.

Even some individuals with heaven-reaching strength might perhaps rely on their strong fighting energy strength to forcibly absorb multiple strange fires into their bodies for use.

But this certainly does not include cultivators with the strength of a one-star Fighting Sovereign.

Therefore, what he is now worried about is not Lin Feng, the Dan Assembly champion, but Old Man Mugu, who came in second place in the Dan Assembly! (End of chapter)