Seeing Xiao Yan’s gloomy expression, Liu Qing could already sense that this so-called young healer must have a quite complex relationship with him. “Xiao Yan, what are your plans? The Ice River Valley is no less powerful than the Burned Flame Valley, with its array of elite masters—difficult to handle indeed,” Lin Yan also felt the intensity of Xiao Yan’s resolve, his face growing serious as he said. “I’m heading to the Dan Realm. Xinlan and the young healer have been there before—perhaps she can provide some useful information. As for you two, you’ll remain in Tianhuang City,” Xiao Yan said after a brief pause. “I’ll go with you,” Lin Yan quickly replied, noting his familiarity with the Dan Realm. Xiao Yan shook his head, declining Lin Yan’s offer. He hadn’t expected the厄难 toxin to stir up such a significant response in the Central Plains. If he wished to support the young healer, he would inevitably face considerable resistance. Having Lin Yan accompany him would offer him little advantage. "You'll just stay here with Liu Qing—there's not much you can do to help..." Xiao Yan patted Lin Yan's shoulder as he spoke. Seeing Xiao Yan's serious expression, though somewhat reluctant, Lin Yan eventually nodded after a moment's hesitation. He knew well enough that, with his current Divinity Realm strength, he couldn't offer much assistance to Xiao Yan—indeed, he might even become a burden. So he didn't press further. "Since you've made your decision, I won't urge you anymore. I'll send people to keep an eye on the Central Region. Should any news about Xiao Yi come in, we'll make sure to deliver it to you." Seeing that Xiao Yan had settled on his course, Liu Qing didn't feel the need to say much more. He took out a map from his storage seal and handed it to Xiao Yan. "This is the map of the Central Region. The Ye family is located in Ye City, which is marked on it. If you're looking for Ye Xinglan, you should head there." "As for this, Xiao Yan didn't hesitate—he nodded and took the map. With it, he'd be able to avoid getting lost in the Central Region. 'When do you plan to set off?' Li Qing asked once Xiao Yan had accepted the map. 'Now.' Xiao Yan said firmly. With Xiao Yixian's fate still unknown, he simply didn't have the heart to stay any longer. He had to find Xinlan as soon as possible and obtain information about Xiao Yixian from her. Hearing this, Li Qing opened his mouth, only to smile wistfully and nod. 'Alright,' he said, 'I'll immediately arrange a spatial wormhole for you.' Then he gestured to a guard, whispered a few instructions, and the guard promptly withdrew. 'Remember to stay cautious in the Central Region—there are many dragons and serpents there, some of whom are particularly difficult to deal with. Should you encounter any difficulties, come to Tian Huang City. Even though my family's strength may not be strong, I'll do my best to protect you!' Upon seeing the guards fleeing, Liu Qing also turned around and respectfully said to Xiao Yan. Hearing this, the gloom on Xiao Yan's face softened slightly, and he nodded gently. Though he knew such a thing was utterly impossible—despite the fact that even if such a situation arose, he himself would be unable to resolve it, and even if he arrived in Tianhuang City, it would only bring misfortune to the Liu family, with no other beneficial impact... "As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan no longer hesitated, turning around and stepping into the spatial wormhole. His silhouette appeared especially graceful and composed. Watching Xiao Yan's figure gradually fade into the depths of the wormhole, Lin Yan and Liu Qing both sighed softly, exchanged glances, and chuckled, knowing that Xiao Yan's journey would surely stir significant waves throughout the Central Region. 'This guy always stays ahead of us no matter how hard we chase. Honestly, encountering someone like this really shakes one's confidence,' they both murmured. Inside the shimmering silver-lit spatial corridor, Xiao Yan sat calmly at the prow of the space vessel, his expression unusually serious. He had a strong sense that this journey to the Central Region would not be easy." The disturbances stirred across the Central Plains by the厄难毒body had surpassed what Xiao Yan had anticipated, and among them were several opportunists seeking to capitalize on the chaos. For instance, the so-called Ice River Valley—Xiao Yan knew that special body types invariably attracted the attention of various parties, much like the case of Qinglin from the Gamma Empire, who possessed the extraordinary "Bisnake Three-Flower Eyes," a sight even the herbal elder had been amazed by. It was precisely this unique trait that drew the attention of the Mo Family's agents. "Qinglin..." As he thought of it, Xiao Yan found himself recalling the timid girl who used to follow him closely, calling him "Master," back then. He wondered how she was doing these days. However, according to the old doctor's words, she had always been at her best in the Sky Serpent Mansion—certainly, after these years, that once timid little girl must now be as graceful and radiant as ever. "Still, right now, we must find Little Doctor Yin." Gently drawing his thoughts back, Xiao Yan exhaled deeply. What lay before him was a rather harsh situation. Beyond the various factions eager to seize Little Doctor Yin and destroy her before the crisis of the厄难 poison fully erupted, the Ice River Valley alone—whose intentions seemed anything but sincere—would demand that Xiao Yan remain fully alert. As a valley ranked alongside Burned Flame Valley and Sound Valley, the Ice River Valley's strength must surely surpass that of Fenglei Pavilion. If Xiao Yan were not well-prepared, he would undoubtedly suffer a decisive defeat within the Central Region! "Once we reach the Central Region, I'll immediately work to gather medicinal herbs to help the Heavenly Fire Sovereign shape and solidify his body. With a Sovereign-tier strength at our side, even facing a powerful faction like the Ice River Valley will become more manageable. Moreover, the collection of beast-fire must accelerate—otherwise, the current Hua-Sheng Fire will only be sufficient for me to unleash the Devastating Lotus Flame once!" Xiang Yan's eyes flashed rapidly. The situation he now faced was undoubtedly the most severe he had encountered in recent years, and thus he had to give his absolute best. "The latter two transformations of the Heavenly Fire Triple Transformation also need to be initiated during these journeys. Though time is tight, fortunately, I've received the inheritance. Without it, even I would find it extremely difficult to grasp these transformations within such a short span." Taking a deep breath, Xiang Yan's expression grew steadily more serious. Then, he slowly closed his eyes, and once again, a strange and extraordinary cultivation method emerged in his mind. ... The sudden turn of events made Xiao Yan clearly feel the importance of strength. Before him, the Ice River Valley stood like an immense, unyielding giant—something he found extremely difficult to shake with his current capabilities. Thus, Xiao Yan had to do everything possible to strengthen not only his reserves but his overall power! Within the spatial channel, time flowed as swiftly as sand slipping between fingers... Over these several days of journey, Xiao Yan's mind had been completely immersed in the cultivation technique of the Three Divine Flames Transformation, which originally proved quite challenging to master. Fortunately, having practiced for many years, he was already thoroughly familiar with it. Moreover, through receiving the inheritance and drawing upon the accumulated experience of the elder predecessors from Burned Flame Valley, he had successfully bypassed numerous detours and obstacles encountered during cultivation. Under these favorable conditions, Xiao Yan's progress in mastering the Three Divine Flames Transformation was exceptionally swift. In just five days, the time seemed to pass in an instant. When Xiao Yan finally opened his eyes after a session of cultivation, he just happened to witness the distant silver aura, where a dense surge of spatial fluctuations radiated outward. "Is it finally here?" gazing at the silver circle, Xiao Yan clenched his fists tightly, a cold, resolute expression gradually forming in his dark eyes. Exhaling deeply, Xiao Yan suddenly stood up, the emerald-green luminescence flowing over his body gradually receding and settling within him. The space vessel, like a streak of silver light, flashed swiftly through the corridor, swiftly approaching the location of the luminous circle. Under the intense spatial disturbances, the vessel itself trembled and rocked. Xiao Yan paid no attention to this trembling, maintaining a calm expression, and with a smooth motion, guided the vessel to glide forward—within mere eye blinks, the silver circle came into close proximity. In his dark, piercing eyes, the silver circle grew ever more brilliant, and Xiao Yan's fists tightened suddenly, a cold gleam flashing across his gaze.