As they entered the Tianfen Qi Tower, the bright light instantly dimmed. Xiao Yan lifted his gaze and noticed Su Qian standing here, seemingly waiting for them. Seeing Xiao Yan enter first, Su Qian smiled at him, and upon observing the former's calm, composed expression, nodded slightly with quiet satisfaction, silently praising to himself, "This young one not only possesses extraordinary talent, but also an unyielding nature. Such achievements are no mere coincidence." Soon after Xiao Yan's arrival, Lin Yan and Lin Xiu'ya, among others, also entered one after another. The eleven of them halted before Su Qian, with only Zǐ Yan appearing impatient; the rest seemed visibly energized. "Hey, Xiao Yan, I've eaten all my food. Once we get out of here, you better make me something!" Zǐ Yan paid no attention to Su Qian, leaping over to Xiao Yan's side, pulling at his sleeve, and tossing her pale purple ponytail with a soft mutter, "I hate coming into this tower more than anything." "Hmm," Xiao Yan nodded with a smile. He knew that Zi Yan's true form was a beast-mage, which naturally made her slightly hesitant toward fire, and the so-called Heart-Fire Source Body-Forging technique offered her little benefit since she had already reached the Battle King level—further development would be of no use. Still, it was a good thing, at least providing her with a free body-forging session, which was somewhat beneficial. Thus, Zi Yan wouldn't object much. Though simple in nature, she was capable of distinguishing such matters. Clearing her throat, Su Qian glanced disapprovingly at Zi Yan, who seemed completely indifferent, then turned her gaze to Xiao Yan and the others with a look of resignation, speaking seriously, "You all just follow me. Do not walk alone. Once you reach the lower floors of the tower, do not wander around freely. No matter what happens, refrain from making any inquiries or observations—otherwise, I will revoke your qualifications. Understood?" Seeing everyone nod, Su Qian turned and took the lead, following a route that differed from his usual path down the tower—this one leading directly into the special iron gate through which Xiao Yan had first entered the tower. Observing Su Qian's route, Xiao Yan's heart suddenly quickened. He knew well that beyond this iron gate lay a vast, dark cavern, deep within which lay the true, dormant Heart Flame of the Fallen. With a sense of anticipation, Xiao Yan followed Su Qian into the gate, now illuminated by a soft, dim light streaming down from the walls, casting a hazy glow over the expansive space behind the gate. Though the light was diffused, it did not obscure Xiao Yan's view of the wide, central opening in the cavern's heart. The others, too, expressed curiosity, glancing around in wonder—this place, even for figures like Liu Qing and Lin Xiu, was being visited for the first time. The eyes of everyone soon settled on the dark, deep chasm at the center. Though filled with curiosity, the group hesitated to step forward and investigate, remembering Su Qian's earlier instructions. Xiao Yan's gaze remained fixed on the dark chasm for a long time before he finally forced it to shift, gently lowering his eyes to follow Su Qian. Su Qian's route followed the edge of the spacious area, thus quite distant from the central black hole. Nevertheless, even at this distance, the group felt an intense, scorching heat. After walking along the edge for several minutes, Su Qian led them into a dimly lit, winding passage that descended gradually. As they stepped down the continuously turning staircases, Xiao Yan sensed that they were steadily moving deeper into the lower reaches of the Sky-Burned Qi Tower. This stairwell corridor was fiercely guarded, leaving Xiao Yan and the others stunned. Almost every few minutes, a sentinel stood like a sculpture, appearing with unwavering presence. The tight security, combined with the dim ambient lighting, caused several of them to subtly swallow their breath. Unless they placed complete trust in the Inner Courtyard, many would have doubted whether Su Qian was leading them toward some dire fate. "Rushing swiftly toward the end, Su Qian's calm voice instantly lifted everyone's spirits, prompting them to quicken their pace and soon surge forward in eager anticipation. As their feet stepped out of the dim corridor, the intense light caused Xiao Yan and the others to instinctively close their eyes—only to swiftly reopen them, scanning the surroundings with wide-eyed astonishment. This was an exceptionally spacious and open tower chamber, covering a vast area, seemingly broader than any floor above. With fewer training rooms here, the space appeared notably empty and uncluttered upon first glance." Xiao Yan's gaze wandered around, and after a moment, settled upon the central chamber. There, a vast opening, roughly fifty meters wide, stood. As his eyes slowly rose, his pupils subtly narrowed. High on the ceiling, nearly a hundred meters up, another massive opening was precisely aligned with the deep chasm below—clearly, the Tian Fen Qian Qi Tower appeared to have such openings on every level, and these openings were interconnected. "So, the heart of the fallen Xin Yan must be located at the lowest part of this deep chasm. But I still don't know which level we're on," Xiao Yan murmured to himself. "Come with me." Su Qian glanced around, then waved to Xiao Yan and the others, stepping forward toward the center of the plaza. Seeing this, Xiao Yan's eyes brightened, and he was the first to follow. As they drew closer to the central black hole, Xiao Yan began to sense an unusual temperature enveloping him. Su Qian halted at a distance of about twenty meters from the entrance of the deep cave, then waved his hand, and instantly two figures materialized from nowhere, coming to rest about ten meters outside the cave entrance. Xiao Yan glanced at the two figures. They clearly were also senior elders from the Inner Courtyard, though they rarely appeared outside, so he had never had the chance to meet them before. "Please sit down!" Su Qian pointed to a patch of ground where eleven specially crafted jade platforms stood, shimmering emerald green. At his words, the eleven of them hurried to comply, each finding a suitable platform to sit upon. As soon as Xiao Yan settled his back on the jade platform, he felt a gentle, cool sensation seeping through his seat, as if the intense heat of the outside world had been completely filtered out. Seeing everyone had taken seats on the jade platform, Su Qian turned and whispered a few words to the elder. Then, the two elders stepped slowly toward the deep entrance, swiftly forming hand seals with both hands, and finally issued a low, resonant command. Not long after the first pale, translucent light shield emerged, one after another, more shields drifted out, and after a while, a total of eleven glowing orbs appeared before Xiao Yan and the others. They blinked, staring in bewilderment at the egg-like white shields. Seeing the puzzled expressions on their faces, Su Qian offered a gentle smile, then lightly waved his sleeve, causing the pale hue of the shields to rapidly clear and become transparent, revealing what lay within. As the color faded, what emerged inside each shield was a visible flame—seeming formless yet clearly observable—rising gently within each orb. However, the heat from these flames appeared entirely isolated by the shields, so Xiao Yan and the others sensed no warmth at all. "This is the Primordial Heart Flame." "Su Qian gazed at these intangible flames, speaking softly, "This fundamental heart flame is extremely difficult to obtain. Each year, we invest tremendous manpower and effort to secure only three or four clusters—this depends largely on luck. For those above the Battle King rank, it offers little benefit; however, for those below the Battle King level, it plays a crucial role in paving the way for their promotion. Of course, this comes with significant risks—the pain of body forging is intense and hard to bear. Should one falter, not only does the process fail, but they may also suffer considerable bodily harm." "Senior Elder, what is the success rate for the fundamental heart flame body forging treatment over the years?" Lin Yan gently extended his hand, asking with care. "Each year, among the top ten on the strength rankings who come here for body forging, the failure rate is not low—nearly half of them fail each time," Su Qian said with a calm, understated tone. Yet, the words caused several people to break into cold sweats. A failure rate of nearly half—that seemed rather high, didn't it? "The Duke King stage marks a turning point for the continent's strongest warriors. How difficult it is to advance to this level—you, who have reached the peak of Duke Spirit cultivation, should be well aware of this. Indeed, it's entirely possible for one to spend a lifetime stagnating at this level without sufficient opportunities." Su Qian glanced sideways at Lin Xiu, Liu Qing, and the others. "If anyone is hesitant to accept the body refinement, they may simply state so. This fundamental heart flame is quite precious—we can certainly save it if needed." Su Qian said casually.