Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Anticipated Long Ago

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    Nalan Yanran looked at Xiao Yan with a strange expression.

    Even if she were stupid, she would understand Xiao Yan''s purpose for wanting to enter the Gate of Life and Death. Wasn''t it just for the Heavenly Flame hidden inside?

    Xiao Yan''s intentions were as clear as day.

    Nalan Yanran found it rather odd. Xiao Yan, someone who wasn''t even a disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect, actually wanted to take away treasures within her sect''s secret realm? How could he voice such a request so brazenly!

    However, she didn''t conceal anything and directly said, "Even Master cannot casually allow others to enter the Gate of Life and Death."

    "The Gate of Life and Death is the burial ground for the successive Sect Leaders of the Misty Cloud Sect and also the sect''s secret realm. Inside, there are not only various trial stages set up by the first-generation Sect Leader Yun Po Tian but also the inheritances left behind by Sect Leaders before their passing."

    "However, the Gate of Life and Death doesn''t restrict people from entering. As long as a disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect can trigger a reaction from it, they can enter to train and obtain the inheritances and treasures within."

    Xiao Yan''s ears immediately perked up when he heard this. He grinned and said, "So that means, as long as I can trigger the Gate of Life and Death, I can also enter it!"

    Nalan Yanran replied irritably, "But you''re not a disciple of our Misty Cloud Sect."

    "Hehe, that''s a trivial matter. Just register my name, and that''ll do." Xiao Yan waved his hand dismissively. Enter first, then leave-that would suffice, wouldn''t it?

    Nalan Yanran''s eyes widened. Are you treating the Misty Cloud Sect like a public restroom, coming and going as you please?!

    Meow! Mao Wu''s voice transmitted into Xiao Yan''s mind at this moment.

    "Let''s go. The energy vortex is about to dissipate. There''s still something to attend to next." An imperceptible gleam flashed in Xiao Yan''s eyes, as if he had already anticipated what would happen next.

    Soon, the black flames vanished, and the energy vortex dissipated completely. Xiao Yan looked as if nothing had happened after consuming a medicinal pill. He changed back into his 5th-tier alchemist robe and revealed his signature bright smile as he strutted away.

    For a moment, the spectators at the scene all wore puzzled expressions as they looked at each other, unsure of who had actually won.

    Neither of the two in the square seemed like the loser.

    "Yanran, are you all right?" Yun Yun waved her hand to dispel the protective barrier and asked with concern, then cast a subtle glance at Xiao Yan.

    Nalan Yanran gave her Master a bitter smile, shook her head, and said, "I''m fine, Master. I''ve already taken a medicinal pill; the side effects of the Secret Technique have lessened considerably."

    Liu Ling hurriedly asked from the side, "Who actually won?"

    "I lost," Nalan Yanran stated directly.

    "Yanran!" First Elder Yun Leng glared at Nalan Yanran.

    palanquin was parked.

    "Oh, right, Nalan Yanran, discuss with your Master the matter I mentioned. The price is negotiable. I really need that thing," Xiao Yan said to Nalan Yanran through spiritual voice

    transmission.

    He didn''t tell Nalan Yanran that his strength was all thanks to the Heavenly Flames, so obtaining them was something he had to do no matter what.

    He even had no qualms about giving Nalan Yanran a tier 5 medicinal pill to heal her injuries.

    Heavenly Flames were too important. What did it matter if he had to give up a few pills?

    Xiao Yan had calculated that his Flame Mantra was currently at the Low Di Class level. He now had the 11th-ranked Bone Chilling Flame and knew that the 14th-ranked Fallen Heart Flame was in Jia Nan Academy.

    But even if he obtained the Fallen Heart Flame from Jia Nan Academy and refined both the 11th-ranked Bone Chilling Flame and the 14th-ranked Fallen Heart Flame, it still wouldn''t be enough to evolve the Flame Mantra to the Tian Class.

    However, if he could obtain the Yin-Yang Twin Flame, there was a possibility of evolving the Flame Mantra to the Tian Class!

    Tian Class! Those two words held immense allure for Xiao Yan. If he could evolve the Flame

    Mantra to the Tian Class, then he would fear no one.

    He could sweep away all enemies!

    Being able to consecutively use two Di Class Dou Techniques, with his Dou Qi greatly consumed but not depleted, showcased the terror of a Di Class Qi Method.

    Only a Di Class Qi Method could fully complement Di Class Dou Techniques! If he had a Tian Class Qi Method, Xiao Yan couldn''t even imagine how terrifying his Dou Qi would become.

    Just as Xiao Yan sat down on the palanquin, a voice suddenly came from not far away.

    "Mr. Xiao Yan, please wait a moment. My Misty Cloud Sect has a matter that requires an explanation from you." Yun Leng''s voice echoed throughout the entire square.

    All the spectators standing on the trees furrowed their brows. Even Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran

    looked at each other because not even they had heard about any explanation required. Not even Yun Yun, the Sect Leader, had issued any orders.

    Xiao Yan had the calmest expression among everyone present. Reclining leisurely on the

    cushion of the palanquin, he asked with a smile, "Oh? I wonder what matter this is? First Elder, why don''t you give me a hint? I''ve been busy with alchemy lately and can''t recall too

    many trivial things."

    "A few months ago, my Misty Cloud Sect''s External Deacon Mo Cheng. I wonder if Mr. Xiao Yan still remembers him." Yun Leng narrowed his eyes as he stared intently at Xiao Yan.