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189: Chapter 188 Cao Ying Devours the Strange FlameOver the past few days, Xiao Yan had been maintaining his resistance against the Heavenly Flame. His body was under immense pressure, and sweat had soaked through his clothes.

Fortunately, under the constant monitoring of Xuan Kongzi, Xiao Yan’s condition gradually improved. Clearly, he had successfully swallowed the Heavenly Flame and was only waiting to refine it completely.

”Boom!”

A powerful aura erupted from within Xiao Yan’s body like a volcanic eruption.

Xuan Kongzi immediately sensed it, and a flash of surprise crossed his eyes. He had not expected that Xiao Yan would actually break through to an eight-star Dou Zong during the process of swallowing the Heavenly Flame.

This was not just an increase in strength, but also a major leap for Xiao Yan on his path of cultivation.

”Phew… Thank you, Senior, for protecting me.”

Xiao Yan slowly stood up. His face still carried a trace of exhaustion, but it was filled more with the joy of his breakthrough. He bowed deeply to Xuan Kongzi to express his gratitude.

”Hahaha, kid Xiao Yan, not bad! You have now broken through to an eight-star Dou Zong. I imagine Yao Chen will be proud of you.” Xuan Kongzi laughed as he spoke, his eyes filled with admiration and gratification for Xiao Yan.

Xuan Kongzi had always paid close attention to Xiao Yan, Yao Chen’s disciple, and seeing him make such great progress now, he was naturally very satisfied.

It was indeed Yao Chen’s good fortune to have such an outstanding disciple. Seeing that Xiao Yan had completely refined the Heavenly Flame, Xuan Kongzi waved his hand, and a powerful spatial force instantly enveloped both of them.

In the blink of an eye, they left the Star Domain and returned to the Pill Tower.

”In that case, Senior Xuan Kongzi, I shall take my leave now.” Xiao Yan cupped his hands and bowed respectfully to Xuan Kongzi.

Xuan Kongzi nodded, his eyes filled with a look of satisfaction.

After leaving the Star Domain, Chen Yang returned to his residence without stopping.

He raised his hand and slowly pushed open the door. What met his eyes was a scene of intoxicating spring scenery, with jade-like bodies sprawled out, and the room was filled with a lazy atmosphere.

The corner of Chen Yang’s mouth twitched slightly, and he felt both helpless and amused. He shook his head gently, not expecting that even after he had successfully returned from the Star Domain with the Heavenly Flame, Cao Ying, Xiao Yi Xian, and the others were still fast asleep.

It must have been that last night’s intimate interactions were too intense, leaving them exhausted. Chen Yang did not wake them; he knew that being able to sleep so peacefully was a rare blessing.

He tiptoed out of the room silently and paced to the edge of a pond in the residence.

In the pond, lotus flowers were blooming wantonly, their pink petals swaying gently in the breeze, emitting bursts of elegant fragrance.

In the water, colorful ornamental fish swam freely, sometimes darting between the lotus leaves, and sometimes spitting out strings of crystal-clear bubbles.

Chen Yang stood by the pond and carefully took out the Ninth Grade Pill he had refined for Jiu Cai from his storage ring.

This pill condensed his countless efforts. He knew that with this pill, Jiu Cai should be able to catch up to the cultivation level of Xiao Yi Xian and the others, and not fall too far behind.

It was even possible for Jiu Cai to use this Ninth Grade Pill to completely evolve her bloodline, transforming from a Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python into a Nine-Colored Sky Swallowing Python, becoming a top-tier magical beast on the Fighting Qi Continent.

However, a problem lay before Chen Yang: who should he send to deliver this pill? He could not easily leave the Central Plains, as the Dou Sheng Ruin was about to appear, and at this critical moment, he could not leave even for a single step.

If he sent his own women, their strength was too low. Once people found out they possessed a Ninth Grade Pill, it would inevitably stir up a storm of blood, which was clearly not feasible.

The person delivering the pill had to be powerful and absolutely loyal, someone who would not try to swallow this pill for themselves.

Currently, Chen Yang did not have such a suitable candidate in his hands. However, he had a plan in mind: after the Dou Sheng Ruin appeared and Venerable Skyfire was resurrected, he would be a good ”tool man.”

With the dou sheng skeleton, the remains of a peak Dou Zun, and his own unique Seven-Colored Pill Lightning pill, it should be no problem to let Venerable Skyfire advance directly to a Half-Saint.

Chen Yang stood quietly by the pond, looking at the lotus flowers and swimming fish, his thoughts drifting into the distance as he silently contemplated various plans for the future.

At this moment, the sounds of chirping and chatting, crisp and melodious, came from behind Chen Yang.

Clearly, it was Xiao Yi Xian and the others who had woken up.

”Eh, look, that’s Husband.”

Xiao Yi Xian had sharp eyes and saw Chen Yang standing quietly by the pond with his hands behind his back, her eyes full of confusion.

Wasn’t today the day to go to the Pill Tower to subdue the Heavenly Flame?

Why was Chen Yang still in the residence and hadn’t gone out? Xiao Yi Xian was full of doubt, but she still asked Chen Yang: ”Husband, have you not gone to the Pill Tower to subdue the Heavenly Flame yet?”

Hearing Xiao Yi Xian’s words, Chen Yang turned around, a teasing smile on his face, and said: ”You little lazybones, I have already returned after subduing the Heavenly Flame. You should check what time you’ve slept until.”

As Chen Yang spoke, he shook his head helplessly, then spread his palm, and a purple flame instantly appeared in his palm, burning fiercely.

”By the way, where is Cao Ying? Why don’t I see her?”

Chen Yang’s eyes scanned the area and he discovered that there was only Xiao Yi Xian, Gu Yuena, and Yun Yun, but Cao Ying and Zi Yan were nowhere to be seen.

”Husband, you tossed her about so much yesterday, so naturally she is still in bed and hasn’t woken up yet.”

Xiao Yi Xian covered her mouth and chuckled, a sly look on her face as she said lightly.

”Uh, I see. When Cao Ying wakes up later, tell her to come to the closed-door cultivation area to find me. I will help her swallow the Heavenly Flame.”

Hearing this, Chen Yang’s face turned slightly red, and he scratched his head awkwardly, speaking slowly.

After speaking, he turned and left the sight of Xiao Yi Xian and the others, walking towards the closed-door cultivation area.

As the door to the closed-door cultivation area slowly opened, Cao Ying, dressed in a black dress and exquisitely adorned, moved with light lotus steps and arrived at the place where Chen Yang was in closed-door cultivation.

Her cheeks still carried a lingering flush, making her look exceptionally moving.

Seeing Cao Ying arrive, Chen Yang smiled slightly and said slowly: ”Come, Ying’er, I will help you swallow the Heavenly Flame.”

Cao Ying looked at the Heavenly Flame burning in Chen Yang’s hand, and her beautiful eyes instantly lit up. She hurried to Chen Yang’s front, her eyes full of gratitude, and said: ”Thank you, Chen Yang.”

Chen Yang gently held Cao Ying’s hand and led her to the meditation cushion prepared in advance, letting her sit down slowly.

He said with a serious expression: ”Ying’er, this Heavenly Flame is extremely violent. When you circulate your cultivation technique later, you must maintain absolute tranquility of mind and heart. Do not have any distracting thoughts, and follow my instructions in everything.”

Cao Ying nodded heavily and took a deep breath, adjusting her state. Chen Yang stood behind Cao Ying, slowly raised his hands, and pressed his palms against Cao Ying’s back. A gentle and mellow Dou Qi slowly injected into Cao Ying’s body, helping her clear her meridians and preparing her for the upcoming entry of the Heavenly Flame.