With their decisions firmly made, Xiao Yan and the others naturally did not linger any longer. They immediately set off, heading straight back to the Starfall Pavilion. Upon returning to the pavilion, they rested and recovered for one or two days. During those two days, information concerning the Bodhi Ancient Tree spread like a storm, surging at an astonishing pace and reaching nearly the entire Central Region. Under the simple four characters "Bodhi Ancient Tree," the entire Central Region was thrown into a state of profound upheaval—even some of the retired, secluded elders were directly propelled out of their quiet lives by this unprecedented shockwave. Though the Primordial Ancient Domain was indeed perilous, all such dangers stemmed merely from insufficient allure. This time, no one could resist the appeal of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, rendering the concept of a sacred sanctuary obsolete. A Battle Saint represented the pinnacle of strength on this continent—countless champions had sacrificed their entire lives to attain such legendary status. As long as there was even a single factor that could enhance their chances of reaching that level, they would leap forth without hesitation. Even if it meant burning themselves out like moths to a flame, they would not waver at all! Clearly, the emergence of the Bodhi Ancient Tree would utterly stir the affairs of Zhongzhou! After hearing the elder Yao's various remarks, Xiao Yan began to take the Qinglian Demon Fire seriously. He knew that Yao would never deceive him, and that the elder's experience and insight far surpassed his own. Since Yao had clearly stated that he would not allow him to come into contact with the Qinglian Demon Fire until he reached the level of Battle Saint, Xiao Yan could only slightly focus his mind and set his sights on the soon-to-appear Bodhi Ancient Tree. To achieve Battle Saint status within three years, he must harness the power of the Bodhi Heart—otherwise, it would be entirely impossible. This can be clearly seen simply by recalling the cultivation journey within the Heavens' Tomb. There, the energy was several times denser than outside. Yet, even after three years of cultivation, Xiao Yan would hardly have reached this level—let alone the Battle Sovereign rank—without inheriting his ancestor Xiao Xuan's teachings. The more he progressed, the harder it became to advance further. At present, he only stands at the peak of the Eight-Star Battle Sovereign rank, still falling short of the Nine-Star and Nine-Star Apex levels. After reaching the peak, he must undergo nine transformations before he could possibly break through into the Semiholy realm. Such a series of steps—so numerous and demanding—would take ordinary cultivators thirty years to complete, let alone just three. Even with exceptional talent and the aid of various pills, Xiao Yan could hardly compress this timeline by a factor of ten or more. Therefore, he must seize this opportunity now—enter the Wild Ancient Domain and attain the Bodhi Mind. Only then could he make remarkable progress within three years to reach the level of Battle Saint; otherwise, when the Qinglian Demon Fire emerged after three years, he would merely be an observer, watching as this extraordinary flame became the possession of others. Such a situation was utterly intolerable to Xiao Yan—thus, he absolutely had to obtain the Bodhi Heart! The matter of the Bodhi Ancient Tree had clearly drawn the attention of numerous major and minor powers across the Central Region. To successfully secure the Bodhi Heart amidst such fierce competition from countless contenders was no easy task, and among those contenders were no shortage of seasoned masters—some even comparable to or surpassing him in strength. Therefore, before then, Xiao Yan had to strengthen his own capabilities as much as possible. The most effective way to rapidly enhance one's power was to refine advanced Battle Techniques. And thus, during this period of seclusion, Xiao Yan was specifically dedicated to cultivating the "Jingang Luyu Body" he had recently acquired. This technique is also a Celestial-Level Combat Art—its power must surely be impressive. Should he succeed in mastering it, this journey into the Wild Wilderness will gain even more solid footing. "A body of jade and agate, a mid-tier technique of the heavenly platform, transforms the body into jade and agate, unbreakable by any sharp edge, invincible against any solid resistance. When perfected, this technique manifests a body nine zhang nine chi in height—its ultimate form—radiating golden light so brilliant it can shatter the heavens with a single punch and cleave the earth with a single step!" Upon hearing the golden characters resonating in his mind, Xiao Yan could clearly sense the firmness and overwhelming power of this technique—a pure embodiment of strengthening the physical form through the refinement of ki. After studying its cultivation method in detail, however, he could not help but marvel—indeed, it was no surprise that such a powerful technique was crafted by a true Master of Battle. As a seasoned practitioner, Xiao Yan now had a keen eye, having mastered several techniques of heavenly platform rank. Thus, his cultivation process flowed naturally. The principle of "mastering one technique and understanding all others" held true—though the methods of cultivation varied, they ultimately converged. Unless dealing with particularly unique techniques, most others were readily graspable upon initial practice. To cultivate this Diamond Glass Body, one must integrate Qi in a unique manner into the bones, flesh, and skin membranes—this integration demands quite rigorous physical conditions. Fortunately, Xiao Yan's body, having been refined through various precious earthly and heavenly materials, though not necessarily unparalleled in strength, at least meets the necessary requirements for cultivating the Diamond Glass Body. This growth, accompanied by an increasingly intense golden glow, accelerated rapidly—within less than half a minute, Xiao Yan's height nearly doubled, appearing like a towering giant. His originally pale skin had now been tinged with a deep golden hue. As Xiao Yan's body expanded to roughly twice its original size, the enhancement ceased, and the golden light gradually dimmed. His form then rapidly contracted, shrinking back to its former size within a matter of moments. The skin was torn, muscles ruptured, bones shattered... "It's no wonder the physical demands are so severe. If it were someone with a weaker constitution, the very first expansion alone would have caused their body to burst apart..." Xiao Yan shook his head in quiet astonishment, then sighed. No matter how painful it was, he had to keep training. To gain true strength, one had to make sacrifices—there was no way around it. This intense pain; as long as Xiao Yan could endure it, his constitution would eventually adapt to this transformational agony. Only then could the true power of his Golden and Glass Body truly manifest. For now, all he needed to do was continuously expand his body, allowing his skin, muscles, and bones to gradually adapt to this pain over time. "Ah, training this combat technique is nothing short of a trial..." With a deep internal sigh, Xiao Yan closed his eyes again. As golden light surged forth, his body expanded, contracted, expanded once more, then contracted again. Alongside this rhythmic transformation, streams of blood gushed from his mouth, seemingly without end—yet over time, the volume of blood steadily diminished. ... During Xiao Yan's meditation, the fifteen days passed in a flash. In this And amidst this restless anticipation, five days passed slowly... On the sixth day, as the first rays of dawn broke free from the earth's embrace and cast sunlight across the continent, an exceptionally distinct clear qi surged suddenly from the northeastern sky of Zhongzhou, rippling outward like waves, eventually spreading far and wide. Anyone who inhaled this clear qi found, deep within their minds, a nearly identical image emerging— a towering, ancient tree, radiating a profound sense of wisdom from its very trunk! This, indeed, was the legendary Bodhi Ancient Tree. At that very moment, Zhongzhou was utterly and completely stirred into a state of uproar.