"Are you going to enter the lower level of the Tianfen Qi Tower?" In the bright study, upon hearing Xiao Yan's request, Su Qian immediately paused his actions, lifting his head with a look of wide-eyed astonishment. Su Qian had some familiarity with the lower realm—the area was nearly lifeless, with molten lava flowing freely and its energy infused with a constant surge of wild intensity. Such a desperate, life-impeding environment was one that most people would barely manage to avoid; it was therefore no surprise that Xiao Yan had volunteered to enter it, and Su Qian's reaction was naturally one of disbelief. Seeing Su Qian's demeanor, Xiao Yan also felt somewhat embarrassed, gently shifted his head, and said, "I once stayed there for a period of time, so I'm somewhat familiar with the situation. Though it's extremely turbulent, the fire-energy it contains is indeed exceptionally refined. For practitioners of fire-based cultivation techniques, it's no less than some energy-rich immortal realms. As for the turbulent nature of that energy, it doesn't pose any real threat to me. That place is where the Fallen Heart Flame was born, and now that I've completely refined and absorbed it, I believe there should be no issues at all." "Heard this, Su Qian's brow slightly furrowed. He set down the book beside him, paused thoughtfully, then looked up at Xiao Yan's expression, and finally nodded. 'Very well,' he said, 'since you've insisted, I'll go with it. But I'd like to remind you—within the molten world, things aren't as calm as you might have expected. Should you notice anything amiss, return promptly. I'll arrange for the inner court elders to remain stationed at the entrance at all times.'" "Thank you, Senior Elder," Xiao Yan beamed with relief upon seeing Su Qian's agreement. "Ah, you always can't settle down! Come with me—let's go." Su Qian sighed, shook his head, sat up from the chair, and stepped out of the study. Xiao Yan followed closely behind. ... After stepping out of the study, the two walked slowly through the elder's courtyard, traversing the inner courtyard for a while, and eventually reached the towering Tian Fen Qi Tower that had broken through the ground. After several years, returning to this Day-Burned Qi Tower, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia. When he first stepped into it, he had seemed no more than a fresh recruit barely settled in the inner courtyard. Yet now, he had managed to reach a level of strength, at least within the Black Angular Domain, where few could match his combat prowess. Currently, due to the dwindling of Xinyan's vitality, the Tianfen Qi Tower has lost its lively atmosphere—once bustling, it now hosts only a few figures. Most of those still practicing here seek the quietude of the place. Of course, another reason is that the fire-based energy within the tower consistently remains significantly stronger than outside. This is because the vast magma world beneath the tower continuously radiates robust fire energy. Though this energy is filtered through hundreds of feet of land, a considerable amount still seeps through. As a result, for many students specializing in fire-based cultivation techniques, the Tianfen Qi Tower has become a particularly favorable place for practice. Xiao Yan and Su Qian did not linger on the first level. After a brief observation, they promptly headed straight toward the base of the tower, encountering numerous students practicing there along the way. Upon seeing the two of them, the students hurried to pay their respects. Xiao Yan's standing among the inner courtyard students had grown remarkably high—his fierce battle against the Earth Demon elder had truly captivated and solidified his reputation. "Su Qian unlocked the large iron lock on the gate and turned to smile at Xiao Yan, saying, 'So you've managed to secure this thing—this has indeed saved us a considerable hassle.' Hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded silently. He understood that Su Qian's words were meant to ease his sense of pride over having successfully secured the fallen Heart Flame from the Inner Courtyard. With a touch of warmth in his heart, he smiled and replied, 'Grand Elder, please rest assured—I will do my utmost to ensure the Tian Fen Qi Tower always has an inexhaustible supply of Heart Flame.' 'Just do your best,' Su Qian chuckled, not taking the words too seriously. Without the fallen Heart Flame, the Tian Fen Qi Tower—renowned as a training accelerator—would lose much of its effectiveness, representing a significant loss for the Inner Courtyard. Yet he also knew how vital the unique flames were to Xiao Yan, so he naturally remained silent on any demands." As for Su Qian's mindset, although he hadn't explicitly expressed it, Xiao Yan had certainly sensed it. In truth, he had always carried a sense of guilt toward the Inner Courtyard and Su Qian himself. After all, when he first arrived at the Gan Lan Academy, his primary goal had indeed been to cultivate the Fallen Heart Flame. Now that his objective had been achieved, the Inner Courtyard had suffered considerable losses. Thus, Xiao Yan had consistently been thinking about how he could fully assist the Inner Courtyard in resolving this matter. While the so-called "Converging Flame Vessel" seemed to have a significant effect, Xiao Yan, as the true master of the Fallen Heart Flame, was most aware that the residual flames remained fragmented—far less effective than the original, fully fallen Heart Flame that had once been present here. Xiao Yan spread his hands and deeply inhaled the intense energy, his face lighting up with satisfaction as he smiled, saying, "This intense energy is exactly what I need. With the unique flames protecting me, ordinary flames no longer pose a threat. Elder Su, you may rest assured." "Such a little monster." Upon hearing this, Su Qian shook his head, murmured under his breath, and then slowly walked into the final floor of this spacious Tian Fen Qi Tower. Xiao Yan followed behind, stepping steadily. The space at the base of the tower was dimly lit, with a soft, deep red hue pervading throughout. At the central area, a deep well about ten zhang in diameter emitted radiant red beams that rose like pillars, completely banishing the darkness. Xiao Yan and Su Qian walked steadily toward the center well. As they drew closer, the air grew increasingly hot, and the fire-based energy within it became not only purer but also more intense and turbulent. When the two paused at the entrance of the deep cavern, the intense heat rushing toward them nearly caused a subtle burning sensation in Su Qian. As he wasn't trained in a fire-based cultivation technique, this concentrated, singular energy proved rather uncomfortable. Standing at the mouth of the cavern, Xiao Yan took a deep breath, and the scorching energy flowed smoothly through his nostrils, filling his body and making him feel noticeably warm. Unbeknownst to him, perhaps a mere illusion, the fallen heart flame within him now seemed notably more vibrant than usual. Peering forward, his gaze swept across the depths of the cavern—what met his eyes was a vivid crimson glow, with a powerful, searing breath emanating from within, resembling a volcanic vent. Though the entrance still lay a considerable distance from the world of molten rock, the intensity of the heat remained undiminished. Staring at the deep cavern, Xiao Yan's throat rolled slightly, and a visible joy sparkled in his dark eyes. To him, this place was absolutely a treasure ground for cultivation. If he could train here for some time, his strength would surely make significant progress. "Since you're confident you can cultivate here, I won't hinder you. Xinlan will probably leave in a few more days, and you still have ample time for training, so there's no need to rush. Proceed steadily—though cultivation demands constant progress, it's also essential to balance effort, neither overdoing nor underdoing." Seeing Xiao Yan's delighted expression, Su Qian smiled and said, "Agreed." "I'll inform your second brother and the young physician, among others, about your stay here so they won't worry. I'll also send several senior cultivators specializing in fire-based techniques down shortly. They'll be the first to know of any developments." "Thank you, Senior Elder." "Seeing Su Qian had everything neatly arranged, Xiao Yan smiled slightly and gave a gentle nod. Su Qian smiled and waved, saying, "Why be formal with me? Now, why don't you step in and give it a try? I'll stay here to guard you. If anything goes wrong, just send a signal, and I'll come down to rescue you."