BTTH : Emperor Yang

Chapter 642: Chapter 642: Returning to the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower

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After resting for a night in the Inner Academy, the next morning arrived.

The sun rose slowly, and the morning light spread across the land.

Su Qian led Wei Yang and Zi Yan into the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower. As they walked through the tower, Wei Yang immediately noticed a few differences. He had visited this place years ago, after all. Now, the old seals that had once been here were gone.

”Ever since the Fallen Heart Flame was taken away by Xiao Yan, the seals in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower were removed as well.”

Walking at the front, Su Qian explained with a smile, ”The Little Fallen Heart Flame he left behind doesn’t have much intelligence, and it’s very gentle and friendly toward us. So, we decided not to restrain it anymore, to avoid damaging our bond with it.”

Wei Yang nodded lightly.

That was true. When something trusts and is close to you while it’s still young, if you lock it up and suppress it, it will definitely hold resentment when it matures.

”The Little Fallen Heart Flame has been nurtured for all these years,” Su Qian continued, ”And several elders who cultivate fire-attribute Dou Qi have taken turns feeding it energy. Now, it has barely reached the edge of the Dou Huang realm.”

”With a bit more time, it should be able to advance into the Dou Huang level. By then, the Academy will have its own Dou Huang-level guardian spirit.” Su Qian stroked his beard as he spoke, his tone full of joy and pride.

The way he said it made him look like a grandfather watching his grandchildren grow up to protect the family.

Wei Yang smiled as he listened to the old man’s chatter, occasionally responding with a few words. He showed no impatience at all. This was a pure-hearted elder, one who dedicated himself entirely to the Academy—truly a man deserving of respect.

After all, Jia Nan Academy had, for years, recruited students from across the continent, nurturing them with great care. It had changed the fate of countless children. For many, entering Jia Nan Academy was a life-changing opportunity that determined their future.

The Academy gave countless talented children from ordinary backgrounds a chance to rise. If not for the fateful encounter in the cliff cave back then, Wei Yang probably would have chosen to join Jia Nan Academy himself.

If that had happened, perhaps everything afterward would have been different. It would have been another path of growth entirely. Whether he could have reached his current level—standing proud among the Dou Zun—was hard to say. After all, life has no ”what if.”

Before long, the three of them arrived at the lowest level of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower. Here, the temperature became scorching hot, as though they had stepped into a massive furnace. Around them, faint red mist swirled through the air, filling the entire space beneath the tower.

Wei Yang couldn’t help but take a deep breath, a faint smile flickering in his eyes. This faint red mist was formed from an incredibly rich concentration of fire-attribute energy. It carried a scent mixed with molten rock and traces of fiery toxins.

Such an environment—it really did bring back memories. It had been a long time since he last cultivated within a magma world. Led by Su Qian, the group soon reached the passage leading to the magma world below.

The spacious passage resembled a vertical shaft that stretched deep into the ground. Standing at the edge and looking down, they could faintly see the deep crimson magma surging far below. At that moment, a completely transparent, shapeless flame slowly floated upward from the passage.

Sensing the presence of visitors, it seemed overjoyed. Especially when it saw Su Qian, it darted forward in excitement, circling around him rapidly. The formless flame hovered and swayed gently, releasing waves of warmth and joy—clearly expressing its affection.

It was lively and playful.

”Hahaha~” Su Qian couldn’t help but laugh heartily as he stroked his beard. He often came down here when he had free time to communicate and bond with the Little Fallen Heart Flame, so they were very familiar with each other.

Standing beside him, Wei Yang and Zi Yan both smiled at the sight.

The Academy had done an excellent job raising this Little Fallen Heart Flame. Since it had been nurtured from the moment it gained a faint sense of awareness, it had naturally grown close to the people here.

Usually, it lived quietly at the bottom of the tower. Sometimes, it would mischievously sneak into the Inner Academy, causing a small commotion before quickly darting back down—often leaving everyone both helpless and amused.

From Su Qian’s words, it was clear that the Little Fallen Heart Flame was not only deeply attached to the Academy but also performed its duties well. It had never once failed in supplying flame energy to the tower.

Now, the cultivation efficiency of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower had already returned to its peak, and there was no longer any danger of the kind that had once plagued it.

Wei Yang smiled faintly, his eyes thoughtful. He recalled the protective formation he saw yesterday upon entering the Inner Academy. Perhaps when he left, he could lend a hand and help them reinforce the barrier once more.

Back then, the barrier set up by Mang Tianchi had long since weakened after so many years without proper maintenance. It now had far too many flaws. At least, in Wei Yang’s eyes, it was like a sieve full of holes.

Indeed, that was the truth. The current spatial barrier — even a powerful Dou Huang could break through it with some effort, just like Han Feng and the others had done back in the day. As for Dou Zong experts with more refined techniques, they could quietly slip in without anyone noticing.

Such a barrier was more than enough to keep ordinary people out. But against those at the Dou Zong level or above, it was practically useless. They could come and go as they pleased — as if no barrier existed at all.

A perfect example of defending against gentlemen, not villains.

”Elder Su, I’ll head down first. Everything here should remain as usual. I’ll be cultivating deep within the magma world — I might not come back up for two or three years,” Wei Yang said.

”Alright,” Su Qian nodded, then pointed at the small Fallen Heart Flame floating beside him with a smile. ”If something happens down there, you can come up and ask it for help. This place is its domain, after all.”

Buzz~

Hearing that, the small Fallen Heart Flame trembled slightly, its formless body flickering as if greeting Wei Yang.

Wei Yang smiled and nodded. ”Alright.”

Then, pulling Zi Yan close, he leapt straight into the passage — diving directly into the blazing world below.

It was a crimson world of unbearable heat.

Gurgle, gurgle~

The boiling magma below bubbled like a cauldron of molten metal, sending up waves of blistering heat. The air shimmered and distorted from the intense temperature, blurring the distant view.

Swoosh!

Holding Zi Yan in his arms, Wei Yang flashed downward from high above and finally landed, standing atop the molten surface. Looking around at the endless sea of magma, Wei Yang exhaled softly. This was a familiar place — one he hadn’t visited in years.

Zi Yan, however, glanced around curiously, her brows furrowing slightly. It was clear she didn’t like this scorching environment.

”Wei Yang, why’d you bring me here? It’s so hot!” Zi Yan complained.

”Why ask so much? If it weren’t for you, do you think I’d bother coming here all the way from Central Plains? And now you’re still complaining,” Wei Yang said with a laugh, lightly tapping her head.

With a thought, a black Dou Qi barrier expanded from his body, enveloping both of them and isolating them from the surrounding heat.

At that, Zi Yan stopped complaining. She obediently nestled into his arms, and before long, the comfortable warmth made her drowsy, her eyes half-closed in contentment.

Wei Yang ignored her, instead focusing on the magma below with a grave expression. This trip into the magma wasn’t just for cultivation. His true goal was to find Zhu Kun.

Zhu Kun’s location... was none other than the cave of the Tuo She Ancient God. Now that he was about to head there, Wei Yang couldn’t deny the tension in his heart.

”Back then, when I fought the Fallen Heart Flame here, I chased it deep into the magma. During that battle, I faintly sensed a layer of spatial barrier even deeper down,” Wei Yang said slowly.

”I suspect there’s a great secret hidden beyond it. So, after that fight, I secretly came back once again and ventured all the way to the deepest part of the magma.”

”A big secret? Then what? What did you find?” Zi Yan immediately perked up, her drowsiness vanishing as she looked up at him, eyes wide with curiosity. The little girl’s adventurous spirit was fully ignited.

Wei Yang smiled helplessly, but his tone grew serious. ”Then, I ran into danger — a huge danger.”

Hearing that, Zi Yan’s small hand instinctively tightened on his robe, her face showing faint nervousness.

”That place... it’s a strange realm. And within it, there are bizarre creatures I’ve never seen before — terrifyingly strong ones.”

Wei Yang gave a brief explanation, then added, ”In the end, I had no choice but to retreat. But just before I left, I faintly sensed it — a presence of unimaginable power deep within that space... unconsciously releasing a terrifying aura.”

”A presence that strong, releasing such a terrifying aura?” Zi Yan murmured, eyes widening.

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