Hearing Xiao Yan's bright laughter, many people couldn't help but feel embarrassed—those words were quite harsh indeed. It was clear that the grievances between the Heavenly Realm Alliance and the Spirit Clan ran deep. "You're sharp-tongued and quick-witted," said Houn Xuzi, offering a calm smile. "Even if you ask me to demonstrate, your teacher, Yao Chen, wouldn't have the standing to do so." His face remained composed, showing no trace of anger, and his demeanor was exceptionally refined. Yet the gaze he fixed upon Xiao Yan was cold and distant, with a subtle undercurrent of lethal intent. "Indeed, my teacher told me I could handle you personally—so he needn't intervene," Xiao Yan replied, his smile bright and warm. Yet the words he chose carried no courtesy toward Houn Xuzi at all. "Heh, well then, I'm genuinely curious now..." Houn Xuzi chuckled lightly, then didn't waste any more words. With a sweep of his sleeve, a surge of black flame erupted from within him, spreading out to fill the sky before him. Instantly, it coalesced into a massive black fire cauldron, towering over a hundred paces in height, radiating a peculiar, subtle force of absorption emanating from within. "Void-Consuming Flame?" Hun Xuzi smiled warmly at Xiao Yan and the other two, saying, "A mere child flame of void consuming fire—can it already be so domineering?" Xiao Yan chuckled lightly. Though the void-consuming fire within Hun Xuzi felt far stronger than that of the Hall Master of the Hun Palace, it still hadn't reached the truly terrifying level of complete consumption. Clearly, then, Hun Xuzi's void-consuming fire was merely a child flame. Upon hearing this, Hun Xuzi's eyes narrowed slightly—he hadn't expected Xiao Yan to pinpoint it so accurately. Yet immediately, he sneered. While Xiao Yan recognized his void-consuming fire, he didn't know that Hun Xuzi's flame was no ordinary child flame. The void-consuming fire was extremely mysterious, known only to a few. Even among the child flames, there were distinct levels—beyond the ordinary ones, two rare types existed, known as the Celestial and Terrestrial Child Flames. The one in Hun Xuzi's hands was precisely the Terrestrial Child Flame. This so-called Earth-born Flame can be considered a juvenile form of Void-Consuming Flame, and its power far surpasses that of the ordinary Earth-born Flame held by the Hall of Souls' Master. Though this Earth-born Flame is quite formidable, if its source body suffers a severe injury, the numerous associated Earth-born Flames will automatically dissipate, transforming into fundamental essence and merging back into the source body. This phenomenon is quite subtle—neither the Elder of Herbs nor Xiao Yan has ever heard of it. Thus, although he recognizes the unusual Flame in Hún Xū's hands as a type of Earth-born Flame, he does not immediately recognize it as the eldest among Earth-born Flames—the Earth-born Flame itself. Even if he does recognize it, he does not react with great astonishment or concern, since the pure lotus妖Flame within his body has already undergone transformations after absorbing numerous other rare Flames. Indeed, even if only the purest forms of Void-Consuming Flames appear, Xiao Yan would not necessarily be overly intimidated. "If you wish to devour our hetero-flame, then you'll have to prove yourself worthy..." The Wàn Huǒ Elder coldly scoffed, then swept his sleeve, and instantly a surge of pale black wind roared forth from within. These winds darted swiftly through the air, yet upon closer inspection, one would realize they were not merely wind—they were a peculiar kind of flame! "Nine-abyss Wind Flame..." Xiao Yan gazed at the wind-flame summoned by the Wàn Huǒ Elder with slight astonishment. He had seen this Nine-abyss Wind Flame before—when he first encountered Yàoxīng Jí, the elder had carried this very hetero-flame. Yet now, it seemed as though the flame had been drawn back once again. "Hehe, Master Wanhuo, your Nine-Underground Wind-Flame has grown increasingly refined and masterful these days..." Upon witnessing Master Wanhuo summon the extraordinary flame, the Shenlong elder chuckled and lightly tapped the void with his medicinal staff, smiling, "Then, I shall also have to step up and show off a bit..." As he spoke, his medicinal staff suddenly ignited without any flame, a liquid-like green flame rising steadily. It swelled with the wind, eventually spreading into a vast sea of green liquid fire, with layers of mist rising gently. As the mist ascended, various rare herbs sprouted one after another, exuding a deeply moving sense of life. "This... is the Life-Flame, ranked fifth on the List of Extraordinary Flames?" With the vibrant vitality spreading out, a touch of wonder passed through Xiao Yan's eyes. The Flame of Life, ranked fifth on the Unusual Flames List, is exceptionally unique. While most unusual flames, though varying in form, inherently radiate a powerful destructive force, the Flame of Life does not emphasize such destruction. Instead, it is renowned for the vibrant life energy it emits. It is said that when this flame spreads, simply placing seeds of medicinal herbs into it causes them to sprout and grow rapidly. Thus, with sufficient seed stock, one need not search far for herbs—supplies can be continuously replenished, making it truly miraculous. Moreover, this flame is known as the Flame of Longevity. Those who possess it often enjoy lifespans that rival even the most long-lived beasts. The only drawback is that it is not particularly adept in combat, offering only moderate enhancements to combat strength. The reputation of the Spirit Flame was something Xiao Yan had heard of before, but this was the first time he had personally witnessed it—its vibrant life force was so captivating that merely being near it evoked a sense of serene well-being. Huixu Zi's gaze remained fixed on the Spirit Flame held by the Shennong elder, a glint of eager longing flashing across his eyes. In this world, all things inevitably reach the end of their lifespan; possessing the Spirit Flame would greatly extend one's own life—a compelling allure, even for someone of Huixu Zi's stature. "Indeed, the Spirit Flame! Shennong elder, your fortune must be truly remarkable," remarked Wanhuo Elder, his expression filled with admiration and a smile. This spirit-fire, if it takes a tangible form, possesses an exceptionally high level of spiritual intelligence. Usually, it does not appear as fire but transforms into various medicinal herbs, quietly rooting itself in the soil. Sometimes, even if you pass by it, you won't be able to recognize it at all—only those with great fortune can accidentally discover it buried in the earth. "Ah, merely fortunate—something I found while casually gathering herbs," the Shennong elder said, stroking his beard with a warm, smiling expression. For someone who rarely engages in competition, receiving such a rare spirit-fire truly brought him great joy. "I've heard that Xiao Yan, the young master, once captured the legendary pure-lotus spirit-fire. Is this true?" The elder's gaze suddenly shifted to Xiao Yan, who was gazing in wonder at the green sea of flames hovering above his head. He smiled gently. "Ah, quite similar to you—merely fortunate, after all." Xiao Yan smiled slightly, and as the flames on his shoulders surged, Xiao Yi materialized instantly. Then, with a look of slight disdain, he glanced at the other three unusual flames floating in the sky. Here, only she could manifest in such a form. "This... the Spirit of the Unusual Flame?" Upon seeing Xiao Yi on Xiao Yan's shoulders, the group's expressions instantly tightened. They could clearly sense a level of spiritual intelligence in Xiao Yi that rivaled even that of humans. As beings who stood at the pinnacle of the cultivation world's pharmaceutical field, they naturally understood what a Spirit of the Unusual Flame meant for a pharmacist—such a being would elevate the Unusual Flame to its most perfect state. That level of perfection was something even they, with soul powers reaching the peak of the Heavenly Realm, could scarcely describe. Though their own Unusual Flames were already quite excellent, they had yet to achieve the rare state of coalescing into a true Spirit of the Flame. "Our Huan family has long harbored ambitions for the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, yet we never expected it would ultimately fall into the hands of this young man... Nevertheless, it will all be retrieved eventually." Huan Xuzi's gaze flickered, with a growing chill in his eyes. "Xiao Yan, you truly have excellent fortune. Back when I first attempted to subdue the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, I nearly ended up trapped within its flame realm myself." The Shennong Elder stroked his beard, smiling gently as he sighed. Xiao Yan smiled, naturally understanding the difficulty of capturing the Pure Lotus Demon Flame after having experienced the flame realm firsthand. Without the fragment of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's form within him, he would have had no choice but to flee early—though the Shennong Elder's alchemical skills were indeed remarkable, they would not have been sufficient to fully subdue the flame. "If all four of you are well-prepared, then please proceed to open the cauldron and begin the alchemical process." The first among the others, who had been admiring Xiao Yi, turned his gaze away and spoke with a clear voice.