Although Xiao Yan did not fear the Maha Ancient Clan in the slightest, he still would not underestimate a formidable opponent. Therefore, upon Qing Yanjing's reminder, he immediately placed the Endless Fire Domain into a state of full alert, preparing for the possibility of an imminent war. Naturally, Qing Yanjing also took up temporary residence—and was swiftly dragged off by Zi Yan to swear sisterhood with Mandala and the others...
When Qing Yanjing realized that this lively group of lovely maidens were all part of Xiao Yan's harem, she was visibly shocked. She then glanced down at her own modest figure in a rare moment of self-doubt. No wonder Xiao Yan's attitude toward her had always been somewhat lukewarm—clearly, she just wasn't his type.
After watching Zi Yan and the others flaunt their figures, Qing Yanjing clenched her fists, silently making a fierce resolution. If that was what Xiao Yan liked, then she would mold her body into that exact type. Otherwise, she feared she might never attract his favor again...
To be fair, Qing Yanjing hadn't been very fond of Xiao Yan at first. In fact, after he had taken her purity, her feelings toward him had been downright hateful—she'd even fantasized about killing him countless times. But everything had changed after being dragged into the realm of the Extraterritorial Evil Race. It was this very man whom she once loathed that time and again led her through peril and brought her to safety.
After all, there's an old saying: when two people go through life-threatening experiences together, it often sparks unexpected emotional bonds. While Xiao Yan may have remained unaffected, Qing Yanjing had clearly been hit hard by this phenomenon.
Especially in the final battle—when Xiao Yan had risked his life to hold off several Demon Emperors just to ensure her safe escape—his silhouette had etched itself permanently into her heart. That's why she'd come to the Endless Fire Domain: not only to deliver critical intelligence, but also to discuss matters of the heart with him.
In truth, Qing Yanjing was a complete romantic. If she fell for someone, even if that person was an insignificant ant in terms of cultivation, she would still remain utterly loyal. So from the moment she began to develop feelings for Xiao Yan, it was already set in stone—she would never leave his side for the rest of her life.
Naturally, Xiao Yan had no idea that he had unintentionally captured another woman's heart. At that very moment, he was seated in front of a massive pill cauldron, fully immersed in refining a powerful new pill.
One by one, medicinal powders refined from top-tier herbs were fused together within the cauldron. As the fusion progressed, an intense energy fluctuation burst forth, and a rich medicinal aroma spread rapidly through the room. Moments later, a pillar of radiant light shot into the sky, transforming into a majestic dance of dragons and phoenixes—it was a sight to behold.
The energy contained within the light pillar was overwhelming, twisting the very space around it until a spatial passage began to form. If it had been an ordinary Heavenly Sovereign witnessing this, they would have been helpless against such power. However, Xiao Yan had already made preparations. Just as the force attempted to escape, a translucent energy barrier manifested, trapping it instantly.
With a wave of his hand, Xiao Yan drew the swirling energy and aroma back toward the cauldron. Everything condensed into a crystalline pill that hovered above his palm—brilliant, flawless, and shimmering like glass. The rich fragrance continued to linger around it, and if one listened closely, they could even hear the faint sounds of dragons roaring and phoenixes crying.
This was the fruit of Xiao Yan's focused research over the past few weeks—the Dragon Phoenix Heavenly Sovereign Pill. A true Saint-grade Grandmaster-level spirit pill, its sole purpose was to bolster the strength of the user. Unlike conventional pills, only a Heavenly Sovereign could safely consume it. Its medicinal power was simply too vast for lesser beings to endure.
That same potency, however, made it incredibly effective. By Xiao Yan's estimation, even a Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign could raise their strength after consuming it. While it might not allow for an immediate leap to a higher tier, it could save hundreds—if not thousands—of years of cultivation effort. If taken at the critical moment before a breakthrough, it could even drastically improve the chances of success.
At the Heavenly Sovereign level, especially Saint-grade, it was incredibly rare to find a pill that still had any effect. Yet Xiao Yan had crafted just such a treasure. If news of this pill spread, it would send shockwaves across the Great Thousand World—there would be no shortage of Saint-grade experts seeking him out.
"If I refine it now, I might be able to break through to mid-stage Saint-grade in a short time..." Xiao Yan murmured as he gazed at the newly formed pill. He was currently at the peak of the early stage, so reaching mid-stage wouldn't be difficult with this pill.
Still, despite its immense efficacy, such pills could only be used once in a lifetime. A second one would have no effect due to resistance buildup. So Xiao Yan chose to store the pill away for use when attempting to ascend to the late stage—that way, he could squeeze every drop of value from it.
Just as he made up his mind and placed the Dragon Phoenix Heavenly Sovereign Pill into a jade bottle, a sudden change erupted outside the Endless Fire Domain.
Xiao Yan's expression hardened.
In the vast surroundings beyond the domain, dozens of incredibly powerful auras surged into existence all at once. Without warning, a giant black palm descended from the sky like the hand of a god, pressing down with terrifying might directly toward the palatial core of the Endless Fire Domain.
But the attack never reached its target.
At that very instant, countless intricate runes emerged, forming a massive golden lotus that enveloped the entire domain. The black palm struck it... and was immediately deflected with a deafening boom. Above, a voice filled with surprise and suspicion echoed through the heavens.
"A Saint-grade Grandmaster-level Spirit Array?"
This giant hand had been an ambush, meant to swiftly obliterate the Endless Fire Domain and force Xiao Yan out. Yet its owner had not anticipated that Xiao Yan's territory was protected by such a high-tier formation. Even for a peak expert, cracking a Saint-grade Spirit Array wasn't something that could be done in mere moments.
Still, he wasn't alone.
With enough powerhouses joining forces, even a Saint-grade formation could be broken.
"To think that the dignified Patriarch of the Maha Ancient Clan would stoop to a sneak attack… how very noble of you." Xiao Yan's calm voice suddenly rang out across the skies. His figure materialized in mid-air, floating high above the Endless Fire Domain. He gazed toward a seemingly empty patch of space, where several powerful figures lurked invisibly.
"You might as well come out. I've been waiting for you."
(End of Chapter)
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