Chapter 479 Danchen Wants to Become the Latecomer

"Due to the long-term seal, the Three Thousand Flames have a deep resentment towards Danta, especially towards the three of us. Once it breaks free from the shackles of the seal, it will surely launch a fierce revenge." Xuan Kongzi said in a heavy tone.

He paused, and continued, "In this operation, if someone can successfully subdue the Three Thousand Flames, that would be the best. However, what we are most worried about is that if someone tries to subdue it but fails, and instead chooses to release it, once the Three Thousand Flames get out of control, it will probably bring about a devastating disaster and rush straight to Shengdan City."

"Master, are you talking about... the people from the Soul Palace?" Cao Ying raised her eyebrows slightly, a gleam of light flashed in her eyes, and asked softly.

After all, when they were in the Dan Realm, they faced the attacks of the Soul Palace masters. If Xiao Ling hadn't stepped forward at the critical moment, they might have died and ceased to exist.

"Yes, I do have such a thought." Xuan Kongzi nodded slowly, a flash of cold light flashed across his eyes, and he continued in a cold tone,
"When we sent people to investigate the Alchemy World, we did find traces of the Soul Palace. Many participants in the Alchemy Conference were attacked by people from the Soul Palace and lost their lives in the Alchemy World. Not to mention, the elders of the Soul Palace once attacked you. If it weren't for Xiao Ling's timely help, the consequences would be disastrous."

"Although the three of us tried our best and searched everywhere, we still couldn't find any trace of them. Those rats in the stinking ditch may be lurking in a corner of Shengdan City, secretly planning to create a huge chaos when the Three Thousand Flames Mars Domain is opened, which is the critical moment when you try to subdue the Three Thousand Flames."

"The Three Thousand Flames, we must not let it fall into the hands of the Soul Palace." Xuan Yi's eyebrows slightly frowned, and her voice was soft but firm, "What we are worried about is that they may be planning something in secret, trying to unlock the seal of the Three Thousand Flames."

"The reason why we summoned you here today is to instruct you on this matter. Although not all of you are direct disciples of Danta like Cao Ying and Danchen, you are also well-known in Zhongzhou, and you are not members of the Soul Palace, so we have placed our trust in you.

"I hope that if you encounter any unexpected situations during the upcoming trip to the star field, you can work together to deal with them together, and do not be suspicious of each other, leaving opportunities for the people of the Soul Palace lurking in the dark to take advantage of you."

Tian Lei Zi also spoke up beside him, his tone and expression very serious.

When the words of the three giants of Danta fell, except for Xiao Ling, everyone present had a solemn expression. Each of them seemed to be extremely focused, as if they were remembering every word and sentence in their hearts.

They had all heard to some extent about the Soul Palace's notoriety, and some of them had personally been attacked by the Soul Palace and had luckily escaped.

As alchemists, they naturally would not have any good feelings towards the Soul Palace. Therefore, they took the advice of Tian Lei Zi and others seriously and fully recognized it.

Although Xiao Ling's face looked serious, he was calm inside.

Xuan Kongzi and his men knew nothing about the whereabouts of Mu Zunzhe, Zhaixing Laogui and others, but Xiao Ling himself knew it very well. Those guys had already become slaves of his Wanhun Banner.

Without their interference, there would naturally be no mistakes in the process of subduing the Three Thousand Flames.

If any accident really happens, it will take the Soul Palace's Dou Sheng strongman to take action personally, so that they can arrive in time.

Faced with such a situation, even Xiao Ling at present would find it difficult to cope with it, and could only use the great summoning technique that he had kept in his heart. Therefore, he did not need to worry too much about this aspect.

"When the star field portal opens, the three of us must stay at our posts to maintain the stability of the seal, so we cannot enter the star field with you." Xuan Kongzi said solemnly.

"If the people of the Soul Palace really have bad intentions and start to implement their plot, once you notice any abnormal behavior, immediately crush this jade bead. At that time, the elite masters of Danta will arrive quickly to provide you with the necessary assistance."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xuan Kongzi waved his sleeves lightly, and nine crystal clear jade beads flew out from his sleeves and hovered in front of Xiao Ling and the other nine people.

Xiao Ling and the others took the jade beads one by one and nodded slightly. With this trump card, if they really encountered any unexpected events, it would undoubtedly add an extra layer of safety for their journey.

"Okay, that's all I have to say today. Go do your own things, and gather again when the star field opens."

Watching several people put the space jade beads into their pockets, Xuan Kongzi smiled softly, nodded slightly, and a hint of relief appeared in his tone.

Everyone heard this and responded in unison. They bowed to Xuan Kongzi and the other two giants, and then the sound of footsteps echoed in the hall. A group of people passed through the magnificent hall door one by one and gradually disappeared in the light and shadow outside the hall.

Xuan Yi withdrew his gaze from the slowly closing door of the hall, turned to Xuan Kongzi and asked, "Xuan Kongzi, in your opinion, who among this group of people has the potential to subdue the Three Thousand Flames?"

Tian Leizi gently stroked his long beard and responded calmly: "It is indeed a big hidden danger for these three thousand strange fires to be kept in Danta for a long time. If someone can really subdue them, it will be a blessing for us."

"I am aware of the situation of the Three Thousand Flames. At present, we don't seem to have a better solution except to continue to seal it. Once it regains its freedom, it will definitely take revenge on Shengdan City by any means necessary."

Xuan Kongzi sighed and shook his head gently, his tone revealing helplessness.

"If Xiao Ling hadn't subdued the strange fire yet, I would think he would have a great chance of subduing the Three Thousand Flames. But since he already has the strange fire, I'm afraid he won't be able to do so. As for Cao Ying and the others, we can only hope for their chance and good fortune."

Xuan Yi and Tian Lei Zi smiled at each other, with the same helplessness and bitterness in their eyes. Their thoughts were exactly the same as Xuan Kong Zi's.

"We can only hope so," Tian Leizi continued softly, "We hope that the final result will meet our expectations and put a perfect end to this storm..."

……

After Xuan Kongzi and others briefly discussed the opening of the star field, Xiao Ling and his party left the magnificent hall one after another.

Although a preliminary understanding has been established among everyone through the exchanges at the Alchemy Conference, after all, the friendship is still shallow and cannot be considered deep.

Therefore, as soon as they walked out of the hall, everyone naturally dispersed, and only those who originally knew each other would gather together and continue their private conversations.

Some people secretly planned in their hearts that they would like to establish some connections with Cao Ying and Dan Chen, the two shining pearls of Danta, in order to win their favor.

However, Cao Ying and Dan Chen seemed to ignore the others. They followed Xiao Ling naturally and had no intention of communicating with others.

Witnessing this scene, those who had ulterior motives could only smile bitterly helplessly, and turn away silently with a bit of loss and envy.

When Xiao Yan saw that Xiao Ling was accompanied by two beauties, he naturally did not want to disturb him. After simply greeting Xiao Ling, he walked away quietly.

He was secretly planning in his mind that he had not yet fully utilized the ancient fairy fruit that Xiao Ling had prepared for him in Xingyun Pavilion.

Now the timing is right, and the remaining fruit is enough to help him quickly improve his cultivation in the Dou Zong realm.

"Xiao Ling, are you free next time? If it's convenient, let's find a quiet place and discuss the art of alchemy in depth. What do you think?"

Cao Ying had a smile on her face and anticipation in her eyes. She intimately held Xiao Ling's arm and proposed in a gentle tone.

Although Cao Ying was talking about alchemy, perhaps only she herself knew her true intentions.

At the same time, Dan Chen, who was standing on the other side of Xiao Ling, saw Cao Ying's active attitude, and her slender fingers clenched involuntarily, and a ripple of envy quietly emerged in her heart. What a wonderful scene it would be if the person who could stand so intimately beside Xiao Ling at this moment was not Cao Ying, but herself.

Dan Chen and Cao Ying have been strong rivals for many years. Dan Chen's talent is undoubtedly outstanding, and because of her special physique, her growth rate is much faster than Cao Ying of the same age.

However, the age gap cannot be ignored. In the competition of alchemy, Dan Chen often felt the pressure from Cao Ying.

Although she worked hard and the gap between them was gradually narrowing, Dan Chen had to admit the fact that the elixir she refined was indeed inferior to that of Cao Ying. In this duel, she was once again slightly inferior.

Thinking of this, Danchen's heart inevitably stirred up a determined fighting spirit, and she was no longer willing to be suppressed by Cao Ying. Since Xiao Ling was the first man who touched her heart in these years, she realized that she had to take action and could no longer wait passively.

It is a well-known fact that Xiao Ling's outstanding talent is among the powerful fighters at a young age. His superb alchemy skills make his future full of infinite possibilities.

Danchen knew in her heart that if she missed the opportunity to take a closer look with him, she would probably regret it for the rest of her life.

Furthermore, if she could win a place in Xiao Ling's heart, or even become a more important person in his heart, then in the competition with Cao Ying, she would have won in another aspect.

"Although you knew Brother Xiao Ling before me, I will never be helpless because of this." Dan Chen said silently in her heart. Her clenched hands gradually relaxed. As her decision became more and more firm, she felt her mood become relaxed.

Feeling the two soft lumps on his arms, Xiao Ling felt a sense of comfort in his heart. He smiled and answered casually,

"I don't have any urgent business to do next, so I can have a good chat with you. Since you have any questions about alchemy, I am willing to do my best to answer your questions."

"Hehe, it is my honor to receive personal guidance from you, an eighth-grade top alchemist. Such an opportunity is something many people dream of but cannot obtain." Cao Ying laughed like a silver bell, her voice charming and soft. As she spoke, she unconsciously moved closer to Xiao Ling, almost leaning into his arms, the intimacy and dependence were self-evident.

If it weren't for the fact that there was no one around at the moment, if this scene was seen by Cao Ying's many secret admirers, they would probably be so shocked that their jaws would drop and their eyes would pop out of jealousy.

Xiao Ling witnessed all this and could only helplessly curl up the corners of his mouth and reveal a bitter smile. Facing Cao Ying's actions, how could he not understand the little calculations in her mind.

However, Xiao Ling had just experienced a fierce duel with a Dou Sheng last night, and he still had to deal with the Three Thousand Flames. Xiao Ling also hadn't had time to obtain Zi Yan's dragon seal. At this moment, he really didn't have too much thought in this regard.

He thought to himself that he would use some tricks to deal with Cao Ying and collect some "interest". As for the final "luxury package", he decided to wait for a more appropriate time to consider enjoying it.

Cao Ying gently held Xiao Ling's hand, gave Dan Chen a polite farewell look, and then led Xiao Ling through the corridor towards their destination. Her steps were light, as if every step was full of anticipation.

Although Dan Chen longed to build a closer relationship with Xiao Ling, she also knew that this was not the right time. So, she could only stand there quietly, bidding farewell to the two of them with her eyes until they disappeared from her sight.

Xiao Ling and Cao Ying walked along the winding corridors, passed through the well-arranged buildings in the Dan Tower, and finally came to the door of a rather hidden room.

This room was the private place where Cao Ying and Xiao Ling had an in-depth communication last time in Dan Tower.

The door opened slightly, as if it was a portal to another world, ushering the two into a peaceful space that only they knew.

As soon as the door was closed, Cao Ying threw herself into Xiao Ling's arms like a bird returning to its nest.

She buried her pretty face in Xiao Ling's chest and took a deep breath, as if she wanted to inhale all of Xiao Ling's reassuring breath into her lungs.

"After such a long time, I can finally be alone with you." Cao Ying raised her face slightly, her eyes full of joy and attachment, "I didn't get enough rest last night."

Her voice was soft, with a hint of coquettishness, as if she was telling Xiao Ling how much she missed him.

Xiao Ling gently stretched out one hand and wrapped it around Cao Ying's slender waist, while the other hand gently wandered through her hair that fell like a waterfall, his fingertips seemed to be touching the softest silk.

The corners of his mouth curled up into a helpless smile, and his voice was filled with a bit of pampering and teasing: "Now you see it, don't you? You little devil, do you have any other intentions? Do you want to do something to me?"

"Since you have compared me to a fairy, then of course I will suck away all your essence." Cao Ying's voice was as soft as orchid, and every word seemed to carry a breath of temptation, slowly flowing out from her small cherry lips.

Her eyes were as bright as autumn water, and her look was charming. She met Xiao Ling's gaze without any hesitation, as if she wanted to absorb everything about him in that affectionate gaze.

Then, Cao Ying's body moved closer to Xiao Ling. Her movements were bold and seductive. She raised her head slightly, tilted her head slightly, and slowly approached Xiao Ling's face.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling also responded to the intimacy, gently lowered his head, and tenderly captured the tempting softness between those lips.

This was not the first time that the two had been so close, their cooperation was impeccable, and they were both extremely devoted to each other. Cao Ying released all the pain of longing that had accumulated over the past few days, as if she wanted to integrate her entire existence into Xiao Ling's arms, and that desire almost swallowed her up.

"Okay, now you should adjust yourself." Xiao Ling sat on the couch, his arms gently wrapped around Cao Ying's beautiful waist, his fingers gently stroking the delicate skin under his palms, his tone full of concern and tenderness, "Your body has not fully recovered yet, I can't bear to let you overwork now."

Cao Ying sat on Xiao Ling's legs, staring into his sincere eyes, and asked with concern: "Are you really not uncomfortable? In fact, I'm fine now."

"Haha, how could I bear to torture you like this for those trivial matters." Xiao Ling chuckled and kissed Cao Ying lightly on her smooth forehead.

Then, he put his lips close to her ear and gently bit her earlobe, with a hint of teasing in his tone: "But don't be impatient, when I subdue the Three Thousand Flames, I will naturally 'reward' your patience. When the time comes, you must wash off your makeup and wait for this young master's favor."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ling's hand gently pinched Cao Ying's waist. Then, his eyes focused, his mind concentrated, and he instantly activated the power of space.

In a subtle spatial fluctuation, his figure flickered like a phantom, and in a flash, he disappeared from the room without a trace.

Cao Ying was left alone, sitting powerlessly on the soft bed, her eyes filled with astonishment and helplessness.

At this moment, the room was silent, with only her soft breathing echoing softly, and the warm atmosphere they had just felt still lingering in the air.

Cao Ying gently stroked her hot cheeks, the blush was as gorgeous as the sunset.

She could feel Xiao Ling's touch still on her body, and those subtle traces seemed to remind her of the tenderness just now.

She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She murmured with a hint of coquettishness and attachment in her voice: "This bad guy just left without saying a word. It really makes me angry and hateful. However, he was willing to endure the discomfort himself in order to prevent me from suffering any grievances. Xiao Ling, Xiao Ling, I really like you so much that I can't help myself..." (End of this chapter)