Seeing Xiao Ming's calm expression and genuine tone, Tang Zhen felt a slight relief in his heart and smiled, "Elder Xiao Ming's temperament is extraordinary. I have misunderstood you. Come with me..."
Tang Zhen stood up and led the way out of the main hall as soon as he finished speaking. Tang Huo'er quickly followed, and Xiao Ming stood up and did the same.
"The Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change is a top-secret technique of our Burning Flame Valley, so it is usually kept in the Dou Technique Pavilion within the Valley..." Tang Huo'er approached Xiao Ming and whispered to him with a smile.
Xiao Ming nodded and smiled back at her.
'Looking at him up close, he looks even more handsome!' Tang Huo'er's face flushed slightly as she looked at Xiao Ming's face so close to her own, her mind racing with countless thoughts.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin observed Tang Huo'er's blushing ears but paid little attention to it. After all, they'd seen hundreds, if not thousands of women staring at him in this manner.
After a short while, the group stopped their footsteps on a path paved with broken stones. At the end of this path, there was a building nestled among the lush trees, faintly revealing the three characters "Dou Technique Pavilion."
"This is the Dou Technique Pavilion of our Burning Flame Valley. Normally, it is prohibited for anyone to enter..." Tang Huo'er said beside Xiao Ming.
Xiao Ming nodded subtly and discreetly scanned the surrounding trees. He could keenly sense the presence of hidden auras, which were probably the guards of the pavilion.
"Follow me. The Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change is the pinnacle secret technique of our Burning Flame Valley, so you can only obtain the most complete inheritance here."
Tang Zhen waved at Xiao Ming and approached the massive building.
As the three of them arrived at the entrance of the Dou Technique Pavilion, three figures swiftly descended from the rooftop of the building and transformed into three elderly men wearing red robes. They respectfully bowed to Tang Zhen.
"Three elders, please open the Dou Technique Pavilion," Tang Zhen waved his hand and said calmly.
Upon hearing this, the three elders, whose bodies were filled with majestic aura, glanced at Xiao Ming and the others before nodding in acknowledgment. They simultaneously formed various intricate hand seals, and fiery red lights shot out from their hands, landing on the tightly closed doors of the building.
As the red lights hit the doors, ripples of intense vibrations appeared on the surface, followed by a creaking sound as the doors slowly opened.
Tang Zhen took the lead when he saw the doors open, followed by Xiao Ming and Tang Huo'er. Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Venerable Tian Huo, on the other hand, remained behind.
Upon entering, the lighting dimmed significantly. In their view, rows of neatly arranged high cabinets filled with scrolls of different colors appeared. However, Tang Zhen didn't linger here and proceeded directly to the upper floor.
The Dou Technique Pavilion had a total of three floors, and Xiao Ming followed them until they reached the third floor before stopping.
The third floor of the Dou Technique Pavilion was not very spacious at first glance. In the corners, there were intense beams of light, and the space beyond the light appeared distorted. Obviously, everything here was protected by a special barrier.
Tang Zhen walked directly to the center of this floor, where a cluster of red lights lingered. He quickly manipulated it with his fingers, gradually dissolving the red light to reveal a crystal sphere the size of a head.
The crystal sphere floated in mid-air, completely crimson. When looked at closely, it seemed to be filled with numerous mystical runes, giving off an incredibly mysterious appearance.
"This is the inheritance crystal of our Burning Flame Valley. It not only contains the most complete Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change cultivation method but also the improvements and experiences of the previous generations regarding this technique..." Tang Zhen explained with a faint smile.
Xiao Ming nodded calmly. He had seen inheritance crystals before, so it wasn't particularly surprising to him.
"Can we begin?"
"Yes, once you merge your soul with it, you will gain the complete inheritance of the Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change. However, since this place is a forbidden area of our Burning Flame Valley, I will stay here and guard," Tang Zhen replied.
Xiao Ming nodded in understanding. The Dou Technique Pavilion was an extremely important place for any power, so it was natural for Tang Zhen to guard it. Although, if Xiao Ming had any ill intentions, Tang Zhen wouldn't be able to stop him.
Tang Zhen himself understood this, but he trusted Xiao Ming's character. His presence here was merely a formality.
Xiao Ming approached the fiery red crystal sphere with his hands gently placed upon it. Gradually, his eyes closed, and his soul power surged through his palms, flowing into the crystal sphere.
As soon as his soul power entered the crystal sphere, Xiao Ming heard a faint sound in his mind. A massive flow of information rushed in like a tidal wave, continuously flooding into his mind.
With Xiao Ming's current soul power, accepting this information was relatively effortless.
During this time, Xiao Ming was unaware that at the moment his soul power entered the crystal sphere, it erupted with a brilliant crimson radiance.
The intensity of the light caused the entire Dou Technique Pavilion to emit a faint fiery red glow.
At Xiao Ming's side, both Tang Zhen and Tang Huo'er were left dumbfounded by this sudden change.
After a moment, the two exchanged a glance, and both took in a sharp breath.
The so-called inheritance crystal sphere had a test effect during the transmission of the secret technique. If the cultivator possessed exceptional talent in cultivating the technique, it would cause the crystal sphere to emit light. Tang Huo'er had also triggered this reaction in the past, but compared to the radiance triggered by Xiao Ming at this moment, it was like the difference between a firefly and a radiant moon.
However, when they considered Xiao Ming's extraordinary talent displayed in both his cultivation realm and alchemy skills, their initial shock faded. He was already formidable, and this was merely a testament to his skill in cultivating a specific secret technique. It was not worth making a big deal about.
Tang Zhen sighed with regret. "Ah, if this young man were a disciple of our Burning Flame Valley, we might witness the emergence of a figure as astonishing as the legendary Burning Flame Ancestor."
Tang Huo'er had heard her father talk about the Burning Flame Ancestor, the founder of the Burning Flame Valley, who was only a step away from the legendary Dou God realm.
Recalling the recent rumors about Xiao Ming leading a team to annihilate the Hall of Souls' branch hall, single-handedly killing ten Dou Venerates, including a peak eighth-star Dou Venerate, and considering his strength as an eighth-tier alchemist, as well as his age of around twenty, Tang Huo'er believed that Xiao Ming could indeed be compared to the strongest figures of this era.
Or perhaps, he was the strongest among his peers in this era. After all, she hadn't encountered anyone more formidable than him among people of the same age.
However, Tang Zhen and Tang Huo'er were unaware that Xiao Ming was currently capable of matching a one-star Dou Saint.
If they knew, they would undoubtedly declare Xiao Ming to have the potential to become a Dou God.
Seeing Xiao Ming's calm expression and genuine tone, Tang Zhen felt a slight relief in his heart and smiled, "Elder Xiao Ming's temperament is extraordinary. I have misunderstood you. Come with me..."
Tang Zhen stood up and led the way out of the main hall as soon as he finished speaking. Tang Huo'er quickly followed, and Xiao Ming stood up and did the same.
"The Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change is a top-secret technique of our Burning Flame Valley, so it is usually kept in the Dou Technique Pavilion within the Valley..." Tang Huo'er approached Xiao Ming and whispered to him with a smile.
Xiao Ming nodded and smiled back at her.
'Looking at him up close, he looks even more handsome!' Tang Huo'er's face flushed slightly as she looked at Xiao Ming's face so close to her own, her mind racing with countless thoughts.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin observed Tang Huo'er's blushing ears but paid little attention to it. After all, they'd seen hundreds, if not thousands of women staring at him in this manner.
After a short while, the group stopped their footsteps on a path paved with broken stones. At the end of this path, there was a building nestled among the lush trees, faintly revealing the three characters "Dou Technique Pavilion."
"This is the Dou Technique Pavilion of our Burning Flame Valley. Normally, it is prohibited for anyone to enter..." Tang Huo'er said beside Xiao Ming.
Xiao Ming nodded subtly and discreetly scanned the surrounding trees. He could keenly sense the presence of hidden auras, which were probably the guards of the pavilion.
"Follow me. The Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change is the pinnacle secret technique of our Burning Flame Valley, so you can only obtain the most complete inheritance here."
Tang Zhen waved at Xiao Ming and approached the massive building.
As the three of them arrived at the entrance of the Dou Technique Pavilion, three figures swiftly descended from the rooftop of the building and transformed into three elderly men wearing red robes. They respectfully bowed to Tang Zhen.
"Three elders, please open the Dou Technique Pavilion," Tang Zhen waved his hand and said calmly.
Upon hearing this, the three elders, whose bodies were filled with majestic aura, glanced at Xiao Ming and the others before nodding in acknowledgment. They simultaneously formed various intricate hand seals, and fiery red lights shot out from their hands, landing on the tightly closed doors of the building.
As the red lights hit the doors, ripples of intense vibrations appeared on the surface, followed by a creaking sound as the doors slowly opened.
Tang Zhen took the lead when he saw the doors open, followed by Xiao Ming and Tang Huo'er. Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Venerable Tian Huo, on the other hand, remained behind.
Upon entering, the lighting dimmed significantly. In their view, rows of neatly arranged high cabinets filled with scrolls of different colors appeared. However, Tang Zhen didn't linger here and proceeded directly to the upper floor.
The Dou Technique Pavilion had a total of three floors, and Xiao Ming followed them until they reached the third floor before stopping.
The third floor of the Dou Technique Pavilion was not very spacious at first glance. In the corners, there were intense beams of light, and the space beyond the light appeared distorted. Obviously, everything here was protected by a special barrier.
Tang Zhen walked directly to the center of this floor, where a cluster of red lights lingered. He quickly manipulated it with his fingers, gradually dissolving the red light to reveal a crystal sphere the size of a head.
The crystal sphere floated in mid-air, completely crimson. When looked at closely, it seemed to be filled with numerous mystical runes, giving off an incredibly mysterious appearance.
"This is the inheritance crystal of our Burning Flame Valley. It not only contains the most complete Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change cultivation method but also the improvements and experiences of the previous generations regarding this technique..." Tang Zhen explained with a faint smile.
Xiao Ming nodded calmly. He had seen inheritance crystals before, so it wasn't particularly surprising to him.
"Can we begin?"
"Yes, once you merge your soul with it, you will gain the complete inheritance of the Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change. However, since this place is a forbidden area of our Burning Flame Valley, I will stay here and guard," Tang Zhen replied.
Xiao Ming nodded in understanding. The Dou Technique Pavilion was an extremely important place for any power, so it was natural for Tang Zhen to guard it. Although, if Xiao Ming had any ill intentions, Tang Zhen wouldn't be able to stop him.
Tang Zhen himself understood this, but he trusted Xiao Ming's character. His presence here was merely a formality.
Xiao Ming approached the fiery red crystal sphere with his hands gently placed upon it. Gradually, his eyes closed, and his soul power surged through his palms, flowing into the crystal sphere.
As soon as his soul power entered the crystal sphere, Xiao Ming heard a faint sound in his mind. A massive flow of information rushed in like a tidal wave, continuously flooding into his mind.
With Xiao Ming's current soul power, accepting this information was relatively effortless.
During this time, Xiao Ming was unaware that at the moment his soul power entered the crystal sphere, it erupted with a brilliant crimson radiance.
The intensity of the light caused the entire Dou Technique Pavilion to emit a faint fiery red glow.
At Xiao Ming's side, both Tang Zhen and Tang Huo'er were left dumbfounded by this sudden change.
After a moment, the two exchanged a glance, and both took in a sharp breath.
The so-called inheritance crystal sphere had a test effect during the transmission of the secret technique. If the cultivator possessed exceptional talent in cultivating the technique, it would cause the crystal sphere to emit light. Tang Huo'er had also triggered this reaction in the past, but compared to the radiance triggered by Xiao Ming at this moment, it was like the difference between a firefly and a radiant moon.
However, when they considered Xiao Ming's extraordinary talent displayed in both his cultivation realm and alchemy skills, their initial shock faded. He was already formidable, and this was merely a testament to his skill in cultivating a specific secret technique. It was not worth making a big deal about.
Tang Zhen sighed with regret. "Ah, if this young man were a disciple of our Burning Flame Valley, we might witness the emergence of a figure as astonishing as the legendary Burning Flame Ancestor."
Tang Huo'er had heard her father talk about the Burning Flame Ancestor, the founder of the Burning Flame Valley, who was only a step away from the legendary Dou God realm.
Recalling the recent rumors about Xiao Ming leading a team to annihilate the Hall of Souls' branch hall, single-handedly killing ten Dou Venerates, including a peak eighth-star Dou Venerate, and considering his strength as an eighth-tier alchemist, as well as his age of around twenty, Tang Huo'er believed that Xiao Ming could indeed be compared to the strongest figures of this era.
Or perhaps, he was the strongest among his peers in this era. After all, she hadn't encountered anyone more formidable than him among people of the same age.
However, Tang Zhen and Tang Huo'er were unaware that Xiao Ming was currently capable of matching a one-star Dou Saint.
If they knew, they would undoubtedly declare Xiao Ming to have the potential to become a Dou God.
