Chapter 214: Encountering Heavenly Fire

Xiao Han returned once again to the place where he had originally encountered the lizard-men, and looking at the surrounding ice cave, he shook his head helplessly.

Being a bit careless and failing to restrain his strength, he had not only frozen this world of magma, but also caused collateral damage; eighty percent of the Heaven Burning Qi Refining Tower at Jia Nan Academy was likely ruined as well.

Don't ask how he knew; one only had to look at the python-shaped flame not far away in the upper layer of the magma world to tell.

Back when he was only at the Dou Zun Peak stage, Xiao Han had been able to freeze the number twelve ranked Nine Dragon Lightning Flame controlled by Huo Yun Lao Zu.

Now that he had become an Eight-Star Dou Sheng, even if it were just a trace of the aftermath, this wild Fallen Heart Flame, ranked only fourteenth, could not withstand it at all.

With just a slight wave of his hand, the Ice Crystal that had originally wrapped around this world layer by layer rapidly melted, the solidified magma flowed once more, and the Fallen Heart Flame also recovered its colorless, fire-python shape.

Seemingly having experienced that terrifying scene just now, the Fallen Heart Flame was much better behaved, shrinking honestly in place.

At this moment, Xiao Han discovered something interesting; he swept upward, his gaze flashed, and he noticed an aura hidden extremely deep.

"Come out. Do you expect this Saint to invite you personally?" Xiao Han said indifferently.

No sooner had Xiao Han finished speaking than a transparent figure drifted out from a hidden corner, bowing respectfully toward Xiao Han: "This one is Yao Tianhuo, greetings to this senior!"

Although Xiao Han was very young, his strength was immense! Venerable Tianhuo felt no awkwardness at all in addressing him as senior.

"You are..." Xiao Han's gaze narrowed slightly, and he feigned ignorance. The Venerable Tianhuo before him was like a candle in the wind; he would likely dissipate if he didn't last a few more years.

Studying the Venerable Tianhuo before him carefully, Xiao Han wondered whether to kill him or keep him. On second thought, he decided to keep him; he was a Five-Star Dou Zun, after all, and could always add a bit of combat strength.

Although helping the other party recover their soul and refining a body for them would consume quite a bit, compared to cultivating a new Five-Star Dou Zun, this cost was acceptable.

"From now on, join this Saint's faction! How about it?"

Venerable Tianhuo was waiting with trepidation for this mysterious powerhouse's decision; in his current state, he had no way to resist whatever the other party chose to do.

He had never expected to suddenly hear such good news!

"Is what Senior says true?" Venerable Tianhuo asked in astonishment.

"Do I have any need to lie to you?" Xiao Han glanced at the former indifferently.

"But..." Venerable Tianhuo looked at his own illusory body and said with slight hesitation, "My soul..."

"That small problem can be solved with a flip of the hand," Xiao Han said confidently.

"Do you have any other questions?"

Venerable Tianhuo had originally wanted to ask why Xiao Han wanted to save his life, as the other party was a legendary Dou Sheng big shot, after all, and didn't need a burden like him.

But just as Xiao Han said, what did he have that was worth someone else plotting for? The only thing he could bring out was the Five Wheel Departure Flame Technique!

However, although his signature Dou Technique, the Five Wheel Departure Flame Technique, could rival a Heaven-Tier Dou Technique once four types of Exotic Fire were gathered,

not to mention how harsh the prerequisite of those four Exotic Fires was, did this senior look like someone who lacked Heaven-Tier Dou Techniques?

Or perhaps it was the seed of the Fallen Heart Flame he was hiding in; Exotic Fire was considered relatively precious at every level...

Soon, Venerable Tianhuo had a plan in his heart.

He quickly took out the items he had been keeping at the bottom of his box—two Scrolls plus an Exotic Fire seed.

"Senior, this is a small token of my sincerity; I hope Senior will accept it!" Venerable Tianhuo said respectfully to Xiao Han.

"Oh?" Xiao Han had not expected this Venerable Tianhuo to be so sensible; he was actually this self-aware?

"These are..."

Venerable Tianhuo took the initiative to explain: "These two Scrolls record my signature Dou Technique—the Five Wheel Departure Flame Technique—and a special seal to suppress the eruption of the Woeful Poison Body."

Pausing for a moment, Venerable Tianhuo turned to the Exotic Fire seed and continued:

"This is a Fallen Heart Flame seed I obtained by chance; it is equivalent to a juvenile Fallen Heart Flame. After a period of cultivation with Dou Qi, it can become a new Fallen Heart Flame."

After speaking, Venerable Tianhuo looked at Xiao Han expectantly.

He knew that for a powerhouse like Xiao Han, ordinary things likely wouldn't catch his eye, so he had brought out some relatively strange items.

The Five Wheel Departure Flame Technique went without saying; in Venerable Tianhuo's view, this should have the lowest appeal. However, his signature Dou Technique was exactly what could best represent his sincerity.

And although the effect of his Heavenly Capital Fire Seal was limited, it was unique; the Woeful Poison Body was hard to find on the Dou Qi Continent, let alone a seal to suppress it.

There was no need to mention the Exotic Fire; for such a powerhouse, the combat assistance of an Exotic Fire might not be great, but it was rare!

Just as Venerable Tianhuo expected, after Xiao Han finished listening to his introduction, a trace of imperceptible surprise appeared on his face.

"Since it is your good intention, this Saint will accept it for now," Xiao Han said flatly.

"Many thanks, Senior!"

"Come in!" Xiao Han took out a Ring crafted for nourishing souls and containing spirits, gesturing to Venerable Tianhuo.

The latter did not hesitate and entered the Ring directly; Venerable Tianhuo believed that if this senior wanted to do something to him, he wouldn't need to go through such trouble.

"Your Excellency, what is your purpose in coming here?" Zhu Kun looked at Xiao Han with some displeasure; couldn't he see he was in the middle of repairing his father-daughter relationship?

Meanwhile, Zi Yan was holding a golden, shining Medicinal Herb that looked expensive at a glance, gnawing on it.

Upon learning that Zi Yan liked to eat Medicinal Herbs, Zhu Kun immediately catered to her preferences, and for this former Dragon Emperor, what good things did he not have?

Sure enough, when dealing with a foodie, delicious food was always the number one method; look, at least now Zi Yan had almost no resistance toward Zhu Kun.

However, just as Zhu Kun was preparing to strike while the iron was hot, Xiao Han came over...

"Dragon Emperor, please rest assured; this one merely has some matters to consult you about," Xiao Han said hurriedly, sensing Zhu Kun's dissatisfaction.

"You were once the strongest existence on the entire Dou Qi Continent; I believe you must be very knowledgeable."

Hearing Xiao Han's flattery, although Zhu Kun was past that age, his mood still lightened considerably, and he said proudly:

"That is only natural; there is truly nothing on this continent that this Emperor does not know.

Kid, speak up; what do you want to ask?"

"May I ask, Dragon Emperor, are there any races on the Dou Qi Continent that possess extremely formidable physical bodies and great strength?"

Zhu Kun asked in confusion: "Is my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan not one?"

As the head of the three great Magic Beast families, their formidable strength went without saying, and their physical prowess was almost unmatched, perfectly fitting Xiao Han's requirements.

Could Xiao Han say he wanted to kill someone to take their physical body?

He hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Are there any other choices?"

Zhu Kun also guessed that Xiao Han was likely planning to do something untoward, so he did not continue further.

"In the Central Plains, aside from Magic Beast clans similar to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and the Nine Serenity Deep Ground Python Clan, I reckon the Shi Clan among you Humans is the only one that meets the requirements."

The corners of Xiao Han's mouth twitched; of course I know these things, but it wouldn't be convenient to make a move on any of them!

"May I ask, Senior Dragon Emperor, are there such tribes outside the Central Plains?"

This question stumped Zhu Kun; he certainly knew quite a bit about tribes outside the Central Plains, but those basically didn't even have a single Dou Sheng, so how could they possibly meet the other party's requirements?

Zhu Kun fell into deep thought, while Xiao Han waited quietly by his side.

Finally, after a long while, Zhu Kun suddenly said, "This Emperor has remembered!"

Under Xiao Han's expectant gaze, Zhu Kun spoke a name:

"The Tianhuang Barbarian tribe!"