Four unique flames floated in the sky, their intense heat instantly drying out the air. Fortunately, the people here were all strong, so they didn't sweat profusely; yet many still displayed astonishment. After all, unique flames were already rare, and now, in the hands of Xiao Yan, there were no less than four—such a quantity was truly remarkable. "Fallen Heart Flame?" Bo Tang Shi stared at the intangible flame swirling around Xiao Yan and was momentarily stunned, then exclaimed in surprise. This Fallen Heart Flame had originally been sealed by Bo Tang Shi himself, so he was exceptionally familiar with it. Yet he hadn't expected that the unique flame sealed deep within the Inner Courtyard's Sky-Burning Qi Tower would now be in Xiao Yan's possession. ... "Four unique flames? How is that possible? How can four unique flames coexist within a single body?" "Isn't he afraid that these different flames might clash with each other and eventually erupt?" The炎-ethnic person, whose expression had previously been slightly dismissive, now stared in astonishment at the four distinct flames in the sky, murmuring. "The Qinglian Earth Heart Flame, the Fallen Heart Flame, the Bone and Spirit Cold Flame, the Three Thousand Flame of焱..." Fire Xuan's gaze remained fixed on the sky, and after a moment, he took a deep breath, his eyes still faintly reflecting shock. As a member of the炎-ethnic people, who are especially sensitive to flames—particularly rare and unique ones—their clan has, over the years, only ever possessed four such flames. Yet now, witnessing a single individual, Xiao Yan, mastering so many, he could not help but feel deeply moved. "His cultivation technique exhibits a divine efficacy in harmonizing heterogenous flames. The flames he previously manifested were likely formed by the fusion of four such heterogenous flames. This kind of efficacy is something even our clan's foundational technique, the 'Fire Emperor's Classic,' has never possessed." The red-dressed woman, with a veil covering her face, slightly furrowed her brows, speaking softly. "Indeed, this person is far more remarkable than he initially appears." The number of hetero-flames here is such that even if one adds up all the hetero-flames within the medicinal clan, it would still fall short. "He must have something suppressing the hetero-flames to prevent them from reversing their effects within his body—most likely, it's the cultivation technique he's been practicing. If my guess is correct, I should be able to capture him and compel him to hand over both the technique and the four hetero-flames. Should I succeed in obtaining this technique and the four hetero-flames, hehe—during my leisure time, I believe the position of clan chief of the medicinal clan will surely be mine." The man's gaze flickered toward Xiao Yan, growing increasingly warm. … Because the emergence of the four unique flames nearly drew the entire audience's attention to Xiao Yan, various thoughts surged through everyone's minds—some filled with admiration, others with envy, some with surprise, and naturally, many with greed. "I didn't expect you to possess four unique flames. However, if this is indeed your strength, perhaps that's where it ends!" The ancient beast's gaze swept over the four strange flames, a faint sense of astonishment flickering in his eyes before he scoffed. With a simple movement of his hands, a series of shimmering afterimages materialized. As he formed his hand seals, the roaring wind across the sky suddenly ceased as if struck by an invisible hand—even the drifting clouds above halted their motion. A vast, suffocating stillness, a palpable aura of extinction, began to radiate gently from within the ancient beast. Above, the three ancient clan elders presiding over the ceremony also faced a serious expression. They exchanged glances, then nodded in unison, and together roared out, unleashing their inner qi in full force, pouring it completely into the qi shield enveloping the square, thickening it significantly. "This... is the Great Extinction Technique!" Xun'er gently inhaled, her eyes reflecting a sense of gravity. She had not expected the ancient beast to deploy such a technique in order to secure victory—she herself had once trained in this very technique, and the terrifying power that could obliterate all life remained vividly etched in her memory. "Xiao Yan has already won by compelling the ancient beast to unleash a heavenly-tier technique. Even if he now steps back, the members of the ancient clan will have no grounds to object." Mang Tian Shi's smile slightly softened, and he spoke with measured gravity. "Useless—Xiao Yan won't retreat..." the young physician murmured, her gaze fixed upon the figure in the sky. "Even if it means both of us are left battered and exhausted, he will never waver a single step." "Stiff as a board, never yielding—this young man is truly resolute. Rest assured, when the time comes, I'll step in." Meng Tianchi nodded slightly, a touch of satisfaction gleaming in his eyes. Xiao Yan's strength and character had indeed won his favor—Su Qian's words were truly accurate. "A heavenly-tier combat technique..." Xiao Yan gazed at the ancient beast, whose eyes were closed and whose very vitality was gradually fading. His face grew increasingly serious. The ancient clan was a true powerhouse in the Central Plains, and over centuries of tradition, heavenly-tier combat techniques—rarely seen outside their ranks—must surely exist within their lineage. Their power was likely formidable; a single misstep might mean defeat with regret. Thus, Xiao Yan would have to give his absolute best. Inhaling deeply, Xiao Yan extended his hand, and a crimson orb materialized in his grasp. The sunlight poured down from the sky, and a blazing, intense flame erupted—this flame, naturally the "Yang Fire" he had received from the Ye family, now served as the final flame, a suitable choice. "Five-Phase Separation Fire Technique!" As the final flame emerged, Xiao Yan roared suddenly, altering his hand seal, and the five flames hovering before him began to surge and ripple swiftly. "Wolf Spirit, form!" Just in a brief moment, a sharp command issued from Xiao Yan's lips, and the wolf-shaped fire spirit formed from the Yang Fire swiftly ascended into the sky. "Leopard Spirit, form!" "Lion Spirit, form!" "Tiger Spirit, form!" With four fire spirits swiftly summoned, Xiao Yan felt his internal qi rapidly depleting. He then changed his hand seal once more and roared, "Dragon Spirit, form!" "As萧Ina's roar fell, the final type of Three Thousand Yan-Yan Fire also began to surge rapidly. Instantly, a colossal dragon-fire spirit, as large as a mountain peak, materialized in the sky. 'Five Wheels of Separation Fire Array!' With the five spiritual essences harmonizing, an intense heat radiated out from the sky, so powerful that even the distant black clouds high above began to thin and wilt. Trees closer to the plaza visibly turned yellow and, within moments, burst into ash with a loud 'pop'... Five massive fire spirits formed an unusual array in the heavens, with Xiao Yan positioned at the center of the array. 'Hmph...' Feeling his internal qi rapidly depleting, Xiao Yan exhaled deeply, then turned his gaze toward the ancient beast high in the sky. Though the ancient beast remained closed-eyed, the stillness and aura of extinction emanating from within it were growing increasingly dense. 'Five Wheels of Separation Fire Disc!' Xiao Yan was no such rigid person who insisted on waiting until his opponent had reached the peak of their power before launching an attack. As soon as he altered his hand seal, a sharp cry burst forth from his mouth. With the cry, the five massive Fire Spirits each roared upward, then suddenly began to spin at an astonishing speed. Under this overwhelming rotational force, the space where Xiao Yan stood shattered instantly, revealing vast, jagged black fissures that spread across the sky like the gaping jaws of monstrous beasts. "Boom! Boom!" As the Fire Spirits spun faster and faster, they eventually coalesced into a massive, five-colored fire disc two hundred zhang in diameter, hovering above Xiao Yan's head and rotating rapidly, emitting continuous sonic booms. The intense energy radiating outward was so powerful that even the ancient elders Gu Qin and Gu Xu, of the ancient clan, could not help but visibly pale. Master Tian Fire gazed upon the immense, five-colored fire disc that nearly enveloped half the sky, his own eyes blazing with ever-increasing intensity. This, indeed, was the true power of the Five Wheels of Separated Flame Technique—such brilliance was truly comparable to the famed celestial-tier combat skills!