Hearing what Xiao Yan had said, Xin Lan smiled slightly, then took a deep breath, gathered her thoughts, and slowly explained: "Actually, the clue I'm referring to is closely tied to the Dan Tower. My family once held a position among the Dan Tower's senior elders, so I have access to some relevant information." "The Dan Tower again?" Hearing this, Xiao Yan's brow furrowed slightly. If the unique flame were indeed in the Dan Tower's hands, how could he possibly go after it? The Dan Tower wasn't the Galen Academy—definitely wouldn't allow their unique flame to fall into the hands of others. Although Xiao Yan didn't know the exact strength of the Burned Flame Valley, his vague speculations suggested that at the very least, the Burned Flame Valley wasn't as powerful as the Dan Tower. In that case, wouldn't he end up having to go against an even stronger force—the Dan Tower? If so, wouldn't it be simpler just to focus on the Burned Flame Valley instead? That would surely be a more straightforward path. "There's no need to worry. The Nine Dragon Thunder罡 Fire is a heritage of the Burned Flame Valley, thus it's a well-established, owned asset. However, the unique fire I'm referring to—though connected to the Dan Tower—is still unowned. As long as someone has the capability, that person will be the one destined to obtain it. Even the Dan Tower wouldn't object to this, since they aren't the same as the Burned Flame Valley; they hold a particularly distinguished position across the continent." Seeming to anticipate Xiao Yan's thoughts, Xin Lan quickly explained. Xiao Yan's brow slightly relaxed, glanced at Su Qian beside him, and upon seeing the latter give a slight nod, said, "Could you clarify that a bit more? Also, since you're aware of these details, I assume you know exactly what kind of unique fire this is, correct?" "Xiao Brother, please rest assured," Xin Lan smiled gracefully, then slightly raised her snow-white chin, saying, "Have you ever heard of the 'Three Thousand Yan Fire'?" "The Three Thousand Yan Fire?" Upon hearing this name, Xiao Yan was first taken aback, then a blazing radiance surged suddenly within his dark eyes. Now, he is a genuine Six-Rank Alchemist, so his knowledge of the various Divine Flames on the Divine Flame Ranking List is no longer as limited as it once was. He naturally knows quite a bit about the Three Thousand Yan Flame. Also known as the Three Thousand Starry Yan Flame, it ranks ninth on the Divine Flame List—higher than the Bone and Spirit Cold Flame of Yao Lao by two positions. This type of Divine Flame is particularly elusive and hard to find among the others, as it does not form within the earth but rather in the distant heavens. Ancient texts record that when the Three Thousand Yan Flame takes shape, silver flames descend from the sky, turning a thousand-mile stretch into a desert, with day and night indistinct, stars hidden, and the sun obscured. Since it resides in the celestial realm, beyond the reach of ordinary people, the lifespan of a Three-Thousand-Yan Flame is generally longer than that of other unusual flames. Precisely because of this, it has accumulated sufficient time for evolution. Therefore, most of the Three-Thousand-Yan Flames discovered are high-spiritual, super celestial spiritual beings. Even when found, capturing them proves to be an exceedingly difficult task. Of course, what most deeply stirred Xiao Yan's heart was not merely the high rank of the Three Thousand Yan Fire, but rather the unique ability possessed by this rare type of fire—known as the legendary "Three Thousand Star Body." Of course, this name sounds elegant; however, many powerful warriors who have fought against those who possess the Three Thousand Yan Fire refer to it as the "Immortal Body." This unusual designation stems from the fact that the presence of the Three Thousand Yan Fire grants an extraordinary resilience to its bearer, making their vitality exceptionally strong. Much like the notoriously troublesome "Maggot Beast" among the monsters, individuals with this fire recover swiftly from even the most severe wounds and regain their combat strength at a remarkably rapid pace. Fighting someone endowed with such an "immortal body" requires one to strive to utterly eliminate them—otherwise, as long as they retain even a single breath, they can revive and regain their vitality like a fresh dragon. The speed of their recovery depends solely on the severity of their injuries. Hence, warriors possessing the "Three Thousand Flames of Fire" are rarely willing to become adversaries of such formidable foes, since anyone facing an opponent whose vitality is as resilient as that of a beast will find themselves restless and uneasy, night and day. Of course, this doesn't mean that merely possessing three thousand Yan Yan Fires truly makes one an immortal. Sometimes, when injuries are severe—especially to vital organs like the heart or the brain—these three thousand Yan Yan Fires may not be sufficient to fully heal the damage. Should one face a powerful opponent whose strength far exceeds their own, that opponent might not even allow them a chance to recover, directly and completely annihilating them. In such cases, the concept of an "immortal body" would prove entirely ineffective. Nevertheless, in general, anyone who possesses the so-called "three thousand Yan Yan Fires" will see their vitality transformed into something remarkably formidable. This is undoubtedly an irresistible advantage for anyone, as everyone naturally desires a more secure and robust life—this is certainly true even for Xiao Yan. Seeing Xiao Yan's expression, Xin Lan's smile grew even brighter. She gazed at him warmly, saying, "Indeed, it's the Three-Thousand-Yan Flame, ranked ninth on the Unique Flame List. Does Xiao Brother have any interest in it?" "Probably anyone would find it appealing," Xiao Yan admitted without hesitation, smiling. "However, if this Three-Thousand-Yan Flame is truly rare and precious within the Dan Tower, they would surely protect it with great vigilance. To obtain it would surely be no easy task." Su Qian nodded slightly, then spoke in a low, steady tone: "Indeed, Dan Ta has such rare flames ranked at this level—just as Xiao Yan said. Yet, even if we manage to seize these precious flames, we would surely provoke them. To be honest, while the Three Thousand Yan Flame is rare, it would be unwise to offend Dan Ta solely for it. After all, Dan Ta commands substantial energy across the continent. Even your teacher, though he declined their invitation back then, has always held them in considerable regard." Hearing Su Qian's words, Xiao Yan's smile softened slightly. Though he knew little about Dan Ta himself, he understood that a gathering of the continent's most elite, revered as the spiritual sanctuary of all alchemists, could not be an ordinary force. To clash with such a power would indeed be a significant misstep. "Hehe, Brother Xiao can certainly rest assured on this point. Should you succeed in gathering those three thousand Yanyan Flames within your possession, that would be entirely your own achievement—Dan Tower will certainly not hold it against you," smiled Xinlan, lightly. "After all, the three thousand Yanyan Flames have only been discovered by Dan Tower; they have not yet been fully subdued." "After a period of deadlock, Dan Ta also realized that it was extremely difficult to forcibly tame the Three Thousand Yan-Yan Fire, which had already developed a considerable level of intelligence. After careful deliberation, they ultimately decided to outsource the qualification to tame the Three Thousand Yan-Yan Fire..." Xin Lan gently pressed her lips, saying. "Outsource it?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan and Su Qian both were taken aback—was Dan Ta truly willing to let someone else take on the task of taming the Three Thousand Yan-Yan Fire? "Of course, this outsourcing comes with certain conditions. Every thirty years, the most grand and influential Herb-Making Conference is held on the Continent of Qi. Only Dan Ta is eligible to host such an event..." Xin Lan smiled. "Herb-Making Conference?" Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned, murmuring softly to himself. "This Dan Conference is a rare event on the Qi Continent, bringing together countless exceptional alchemical talents from across the land. The victors will surely become household names. Heh, I remember your teacher once won the championship of this Dan Conference. It was precisely at that time that he began to rise as a prominent figure on the Qi Continent." Su Qian smiled. Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned—never had he known his teacher had once participated in such a "Dan Conference"... Xinlan, listening beside him, paused slightly, then looked at Xiao Yan with a look of surprise. Coming from the Central Region, she was well aware of the significance of a single championship in the Dan Conference—each of the three leading alchemical towers had once claimed the title. She had never imagined that Xiao Yan's so-called teacher held such distinguished status, which explained how he achieved such remarkable accomplishments at such a young age. "The so-called external qualification, then, is tied to the 'Herbal Assembly'?" Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, speaking softly. "Indeed," Xin Lan nodded, smiling, "As long as you rank within the top ten at the 'Herbal Assembly,' in addition to the substantial rewards provided by the Herbal Tower, you'll also be granted the opportunity to capture three thousand Yan Yan Fire. Whether or not you succeed, however, depends entirely on your own abilities. Therefore, if Brother Xiao has confidence in himself, he might consider joining the 'Herbal Assembly'—this is the only legitimate path to securing the three thousand Yan Yan Fire." Hearing this, Xiao Yan slowly exhaled, a warm glow gradually rising within him. As a young man, no matter how composed he usually appeared, he naturally harbored the ambition to compete with the world's outstanding figures—especially with such a powerful incentive as the three thousand Yan Yan Fire. "Brother Xiao," Xin Lan smiled slyly, noticing the spark in his eyes, "Is my lead worth your promise?" Xiao Yan's lips curled slightly, the arc gradually widening, and after a moment, he smiled warmly and firmly nodded. "Well worth it!"