On the other hand, Xiao Yan kept Xiao Cai under his clothes. El returned the Lotus Platform to Xiao Yan before putting the seven Fire Lotus Seeds into the Sky Pearl Poison.
Then, El stepped towards the rocks where the Blue Lotus Geocentric Heavenly Flame had previously been.
Upon approaching, El could sense the remaining essence of the Heavenly Flame that was still embedded within the rocks.
In Rinnegan's view, the rocks looked like blue jade that held traces of divine fire power.
Without hesitation, El swung his hand and activated Bansho Ten'in. Instantly, the blue jade-like boulders were attracted towards him, floating in the air before being absorbed into the Sky Pearl Poison.
Xiao Yan merely took a glance without asking El's intentions, then refocused on his goal.
With a determined gaze, Xiao Yan raised the Platform Lotus in his right hand and slowly aimed it at the Blue Lotus Geocentric Flame that was floating, rotating slowly in the air.
Instantly, the Blue Lotus Geocentric Flame shrank and was absorbed into the blue crystal Lotus Platform in Xiao Yan's hand.
The previously empty platform was now filled with the Heavenly Flame that gently swirled within, emitting a beautiful and mysterious blue light.
The heat wave that had previously filled the surrounding area slowly subsided, while the blue flames that burned the surroundings began to weaken and eventually died out.
El stepped closer, gazing at the Heavenly Flame up close with great interest. The blue light swirling within the Lotus Platform reflected softly behind its mask.
"Seen up close, its shape is indeed very beautiful..." thought El, eyes fixed on the swirl of heavenly flames that pulsed softly as if it had a life.
Xiao Yan gave El a glance before taking out the Cloud Wings on his back. His gaze was fixed on the hole in the ceiling. "Ji Lan, let's leave immediately," Xiao Yan said.
Xiao Yan's brow furrowed. "The two groups outside the temple must have noticed the Heavenly Flame Aura suddenly disappeared," he continued in a wary tone.
El stepped ahead, staring at the same ceiling hole. "Xiao Yan, go first. Ji left Qing Lin for a moment. Tell her that Ji will pick her up later."
Hearing that, Xiao Yan immediately turned his head, his eyes narrowed suspiciously. His steps came closer before he patted El's shoulder lightly.
"Ji Lan, do you want to face them?" asked Xiao Yan in a serious tone.
El gave Xiao Yan a glance, smiling faintly from behind the mask before returning her gaze to the ceiling.
"Yes, Ji does intend to fight them. At least, long enough to give Xiao Yan some time," El said in a casual tone.
Xiao Yan frowned. "Ji Lan, I know your physique is very strong. But there are more than three Dou Wang outside," Xiao Yan said in a warning tone.
El only chuckled. "Xiao Yan, don't underestimate Ji. Do you still remember how Ji managed to absorb the energy of heaven and earth to break through? Or the Lion King incident in the Magic Beast Mountain Range?"
Xiao Yan's eyes widened slightly. "You mean... So the one who faced the Lion King was not another Dou Huang, but you yourself?" he asked, finding it hard to believe his own guess.
Even Yao Chen was silent, finding it hard to believe this fact. "A Dou Zhe fought a Magic Beast equal to Dou Huang and survived? This kid's background is getting more and more mysterious."
All this time, both Yao Chen and Xiao Yan thought there was another Dou Huang or Higher secretly protecting El from behind. Moreover, the only Dou Huang they knew back then was Yun Yun.
However, they knew that at that time, Yun Yun had still not fully recovered. With this fact, their conjecture about El's background was even more blurred.
How could someone possess such a strong physique, plus a technique that seemed to surpass the limits of his realm?
Before Xiao Yan had time to ponder further about the hard-to-accept facts, El's stern voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Xiao Yan, hurry up and leave. The current time is precious."
Xiao Yan still hesitated, but before making his decision, he asked Yao Chen in his mind, "Master, what do you think?"
"Just trust your friend. The top priority is to bring that Heavenly Flame away from them," Yao Chen replied firmly.
Upon hearing that, Xiao Yan nodded, agreeing with Yao Chen and El's opinion. "Alright, I'll be going. Ji Lan, be careful."
As Xiao Yan prepared to fly, El's voice sounded once again, calm but containing deep meaning.
"Xiao Yan, remember Ji's words. A calm heart, mind, and soul are the keys to limitless potential in cultivation."
Xiao Yan stopped his steps, glancing at El who was still staring at the ceiling. There was something in El's tone, something that made him want to hear more.
For a moment, silence filled the room before El continued, his voice calm yet full of meaning.
"Forget anger, hatred, and vengeance, and the eyes will open. If the eyes are opened, even the sky can never stop you."
Xiao Yan was silent, letting those words be engraved in his mind. Meanwhile, inside the ring, Yao Chen was surprised by El's temperament.
It was not only because of El's overwhelming strength, but also because of the wisdom that someone of his age rarely possessed.
"Very well," Xiao Yan replied with a confident smile. "I will always remember your advice."
El sighed, cast a glance at Xiao Yan, and then shrugged his shoulders casually. "Keep it in mind and do not forget it. Otherwise, you will one day lose something precious to you."
Xiao Yan chuckled, slightly reluctant but still appreciative of the advice. "Alright, alright, I understand."
However, before he could continue the conversation, Xiao Yan's aura suddenly surged sharply. The surrounding energy trembled, and the Dou Qi within his body changed drastically.
In an instant, Yao Chen entered Xiao Yan's body, causing his aura to explode with tremendous intensity, signaling a significant increase in strength.
On the other hand, El took out the White Fire sword of Sky Pearl Poison, letting it hover near her feet before immediately mounting it.
Without wasting any time, the two of them glided out of the place, each choosing their own path. Xiao Yan moved away from Gu He and Elder Snake People's group, carrying the Heavenly Flame to a safer place.
Meanwhile, El actually drove in the opposite direction, directly approaching the group, ready to face them single-handedly.
***
In the hall where Queen Medusa's statue was, the atmosphere was quiet and messy. The remnants of the blue flame were still burning with low intensity, even though the Blue Lotus Geocentric Flame had been stored away by Xiao Yan.
El stepped leisurely among the rubble, maintaining a Selfless State to hide his aura of existence completely.
His every movement was so calm, as if blending in with hia surroundings. White Fire, a white-bladed sword, floated slowly around him, following the rhythm of the steps.
Currently, the Zixuan Spirit Flame Heavenly Flame enveloped the blade of White Fire, smoldering with a glowing bright purple.
However, with Da Dou Shi's power, the flames wrapped around the White Fire blazed even more fiercely and further electrified the surrounding air.
Heat waves spread out, creating faint distortions in the surrounding space, as if reality itself was undulating under the pressure of its energy.
"Master, do you have any suggestions to make them focus and attack me?" El asked Yuri in his mind.
Yuri was silent for a moment before El continued, "Before undergoing the System Evaluation, I want to test myself against some Dou Wang first."
Suddenly, Yuri's voice echoed in his mind, sounding full of irony and a bit playful. "Be a Villain."
Then, in a more relaxed tone, Yuri added, "Supposedly, this acting class your Master taught you is more than enough. If you can learn to be a woman, being a villain shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Before El could say anything, Yuri's voice came back to her mind, this time in a tone full of conviction. "Trust me. You'll really enjoy playing the role of the villain."
Then, with unconcealed enthusiasm, Yuri added, "Moreover, for my brain like yours, imitating a Big Villain in manga and anime should be easy."
El was silent for a moment, considering Yuri's words.
After a few seconds, El finally nodded slowly, a faint smile tucked behind his mask. "Alright, I'll try. Master's idea of looking for this commotion sounds quite reasonable."