BTTH: Starting With Auctioning Green Lotus Core Flame

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Seeing the renowned Medicine Emperor whose audacity known across the Black-Corner Region became so timid in front of Li Xiao, the experts from Canaan Academy gaped in shock. 

Great Elder Su Qian clicked his tongue and smirked, "Pavilion Master Li is indeed extraordinary. With just a few words, he managed to scare off those rowdy bunch from Black-Corner Region. Impressive, truly impressive."

Li Xiao merely nodded calmly and then turned to Yun Yun, speaking gently, "Yun'er, you should go back. It's too dangerous here."

Yun Yun immediately replied, "Where you are, I will be."

Hearing this, Li Xiao could only shake his head. Seeing Yun Yun's determined expression, he knew he couldn't persuade her otherwise. He instructed Bai Ling to protect Yun Yun and to evacuate her from the vicinity of the Blazing Qi Refining Tower if anything went wrong.

Bai Ling understood and used her Dou Qi to form a small barrier around them. This barrier not only prevented the Fallen Heart Flame from causing chaos but also ensured the safety of those around.

Time passed slowly, and everyone's expressions grew tense. The heavenly flame had been striking the barrier for so long without being able to break through. Could it have exhausted itself?

Only Li Xiao, Su Qian, and Bai Ling could see the hidden truth: the heavenly flame was gathering strength for one final, powerful strike to break the last barrier.

Suddenly, the surrounding energy became turbulent. Intense flames, like blooming roses, began to burn around the Blazing Qi Refining Tower. Su Qian's face grew serious as he quickly formed hand seals. "All elders, prepare to face the heavenly flame!"

"Yes!" Hu Qian and the others quickly assumed defensive positions. With the Black-Corner Region's people not interfering, they were confident they could control the heavenly flame.

While Canaan Academy's people were busy, Blood Sect Leader Fan Lao awkwardly suggested, "Uh... Medicine Emperor, should we take this opportunity to leave?"

Han Feng, irritated, replied, "Didn't you hear Pavilion Master Li Xiao? He won't let us leave his sight. Are you courting death?"

This left Fan Lao speechless. 

Mister Gold and Mister Silver flashed a grin, "Han Feng, why don't we stay here for a while?"

"Hmm?" Han Feng frowned. "Are you planning to defy Pavilion Master Li's orders?"

"Oh no. Of course not," Mister Gold and Mister Silver replied in unison. "We wouldn't dare slight Heaven Ascending Pavilion at the slightest. However, since Pavilion Master Li takes a fancy in the heavenly flame, we might be of some help, as a gesture of gratitude. Hehe."

Before Han Feng could respond, Mister Gold and Mister Silver had already moved to Li Xiao's side. Su Qian watched them curiously, realizing that the Heaven Ascending Pavilion's influence was even greater than he had imagined.

Seeing this, other leaders from the Black-Corner Region, including the leader of Blood Sect and Eight Gates, also joined forces with Canaan Academy, abandoning Han Feng.

Han Feng, seething with rage, cursed internally. "Damn traitors! Don't ever come to me for any pill again!"

Realizing he had no choice, Han Feng stepped forward. He didn't want to offend Pavilion Master Li Xiao over an unknown Heavenly Flame. If the Heaven Ascending Pavilion had heavenly flames in the future, he could always try to acquire them through auctions. It was better to seize this chance to build a good relationship with Li Xiao.

The turbulent waves from the heavenly flame's rampage hadn't ceased. Canaan Academy's experts below the Dou Huang level retreated, feeling their Dou Qi burning and their hearts almost stopping from the overwhelming power.

Han Feng frowned and remarked, "This heavenly flame's aura is extraordinary, probably ranked higher than the Sea Heart Flame... Could it be one of the top ten?"

The flames continued to burn intensely, so much so that even Dou Huang experts struggled to withstand the violent power.

Li Xiao stood with his hands behind his back, gazing toward the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower, his face devoid of any expression as if all of this was expected.

The Fallen Heart Flame seized the opportunity to unleash its full power. The formation sealing it shattered like glass, ultimately breaking apart completely.

Everyone's attention was drawn to the scene, and some were so frightened by the aura that their legs turned to jelly, causing a few to turn and flee.

"Cowards," Han Feng cursed. "Pavilion Master Li Xiao, rest assured, with us here, we won't let this beast run rampant!"

The Fallen Heart Flame had developed intelligence and even evolved into a physical form, exponentially increasing its original power.

Great Elder Su Qian had planned to use the formation to drain the Fallen Heart Flame's energy but was stopped by Li Xiao. Continuing to waste Dou Qi was pointless; it was better to let it come out directly.

Boom!

With a loud explosion, the Fallen Heart Flame broke free from its confinement, roaring thunderously like a giant serpent. The powerful shockwave instantly enveloped the entire Inner Branch of Canaan Academy.

"Annoying!"

Bai Ling frowned and instantly appeared above the Fallen Heart Flame. With Li Xiao's permission, she stomped down, exerting an invisible pressure. The Fallen Heart Flame was slammed into the ground with no resistance, raising a cloud of dust.

"This is the power of a Dou Venerate power? It's really terrifying!" Great Elder Su Qian exclaimed in shock.

Bai Ling slowly walked toward where the Fallen Heart Flame had landed. With each step, ripples spread through the void, and as the ripples faded, her body appeared in a new location. In the clear sky, the intense energy fluctuations created sounds like muffled thunder.

The Fallen Heart Flame struggled out from the rocks, glaring angrily at the human woman who had just attacked it. Blood-red flames spread around its body.

Bai Ling raised her delicate hand, and a small, ice-blue tornado suddenly appeared around the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower. The tornado whirled fiercely, uprooting massive trees from the ground and shredding them into splinters.

Quickly, the tornado grew from a few meters to several dozen meters high, its speed and power increasing several times over. Seeing the growing tornado, the Fallen Heart Flame let out an unwilling roar and propelled itself forward with its tail.

"It's useless."

"Go," Bai Ling whispered, her eyes flashing with a cold light. She raised her right hand and gently pressed down, directing the tornado toward the location of the Fallen Heart Flame. The massive tornado, now even more powerful, charging toward the Fallen Heart Flame, ready to engulf it completely.