Chapter 45

The ancient runes were so complex that they made one's head spin, but each stroke seemed to contain the profound truths of the universe, drawing one into a deep fascination, incredibly mysterious.

Xiao Yan furrowed his brows, momentarily stunned by the scene before him, clearly not expecting such profound things to exist in this ordinary layer.

"Is this a map?!" After a long observation, Xiao Yan finally made out the strange patterns. The emblem of the Xiao Clan was marked, and the location of the Xiao Clan was clearly indicated. Various sects, big and small, were represented by peculiar symbols, leading him to deduce that these ancient and obscure runes were indeed a map.

"Haha, that's right, this is the map of the Imperial Province where you are. Look at the pattern beneath the Heavenly Demon Mountain Range, and you'll understand." At this moment, Elder Zhan was already standing beside Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan examined it again, and the patterns appeared before him like a massive palace, slightly pulling at his soul force, making them seem almost tangible.

"This is... an underground palace?"

A faint, dim structure resembling a palace appeared before Xiao Yan, but it existed underground, a subterranean palace. Now, Xiao Yan fully believed Elder Zhan's words and became even more curious about the Zichen Spirit Tower.

"Haha, kid, do you believe me now? You don't need to worry about finding the Demon Domain Graveyard; I'll take you there. Hurry up and familiarize yourself with the complete Burning Heaven Technique, and get it to a proficient level as soon as possible. Then prepare for the journey to the Heavenly Demon Mountain Range." Elder Zhan laughed heartily.

Xiao Yan nodded. The complete version of the Burning Heaven Technique he had just learned indeed required a lot of time to master, so he slowly walked towards the center of the cultivation area, glancing at the brilliant figure at the center. He couldn't help but purse his lips; after Long Yi devoured the Pill Thunder, both his physical body and aura had greatly improved.

Reaching the center, Xiao Yan sat down not far from Long Yi, his mind once again sinking into his body. The meridians within his body, altered by the Burning Heaven Technique, were now spread throughout.

"Let me practice the Burning Heaven Technique and absorb the pills refined by Ancestor Xiao Long. I wonder if I can advance to the peak of the Mid-stage One-Star Dou Di?" Xiao Yan licked his lips, thinking to himself. If he could reach the peak of the Mid-stage One-Star Dou Di, his strength would undoubtedly be greatly enhanced.

Xiao Yan closed his eyes and began to circulate the Burning Heaven Technique. A thin layer of red gauze gradually enveloped his body, flowing slowly, looking quite magnificent.

After Xiao Yan's mind sank into the meridians of the Burning Heaven Technique, the Dou Qi within his body began to spin at an extremely fast speed, and wisps of flames occasionally rose from his surface.

Elder Zhan smiled slightly and his figure faintly dissipated. Xiao Yan's cultivation would likely take quite some time.