Chapter 165 Thousand-layer Seal

Su Qian stared at the two gorgeous flames, and after a moment of silence, he slowly said: "Then let's do as you say, but you must protect yourself."

Xiao Ling said gratefully: "Thank you, Great Elder!"

After receiving the consent of Great Elder Su Qian, Xiao Ling was so excited that he could hardly restrain himself.

"Great Elder, don't worry, I will never betray your trust!" Xiao Ling looked solemn and assured Su Qian again.

Su Qian nodded slightly and asked Xiao Ling: "Then when do you plan to start?"

Xiao Ling pondered for a moment and responded: "Great Elder, I still need some time to prepare. In about seven days, I will go to subdue the Fallen Heart Flame."

Su Qian looked serious and reminded: "In these seven days, you must be fully prepared and never be careless."

Xiao Ling said respectfully: "Yes, Great Elder. Then I will go back to prepare."

After discussing the details with Su Qian, Xiao Ling left Su Qian's courtyard and hurried back to his residence.

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After Xiao Ling and Elder Su Qian reached a consensus on the plan to devour the Fallen Heart Flame, the elders of the Inner Court quickly mobilized.

Those elders who were stationed in the Outer Court were urgently summoned back. Their mission was to activate the Thousand-Layer Seal Array to prevent the Fallen Heart Flame from escaping during the devouring process.

The elders were not troubled by this sudden mission. They knew that once Xiao Ling successfully devoured the strange fire, the Tianfen Refining Qi Tower would no longer need layers of defense, and they would be able to get a certain respite.

In addition, they had a harmonious relationship with Xiao Ling, so they naturally took a positive attitude towards this move that was beneficial to both parties.

The students in the Inner Court also felt this change.

Many students who planned to go to the Tianfen Refining Qi Tower for training were told that the tower gate would be temporarily closed.

This decision made some diligent students feel regretful, but considering the limited closure time, it did not cause widespread unrest.

After all the preparations were arranged, Elder Su Qian and other elders began to seal the Fallen Heart Flame.

In the process, there was another key move. The elder Su Qian personally extracted a part of the essence from the Fallen Heart Flame and carefully transferred it to the Fire Pot.

These extracted fire energies will be used as future cultivation resources for the inner courtyard students to ensure that they can also gain something during the closure of the tower gate.

The elders knew that it was the unique effect of the Fallen Heart Flame that gave Canaan College a distinct advantage over other forces.

However, Xiao Ling's process of swallowing the strange fire was not achieved overnight. It took a long time to prepare and complete.

Therefore, the heart flames needed during this special period must be reserved in advance.

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During this period when the elders of the college were busy, Xiao Ling was not idle either.

After returning to his courtyard, he began to prepare various materials needed to swallow the Fallen Heart Flame.

In the original work, Yao Chen prepared the Earth Spirit Pill for Xiao Yan.

In addition, he also prepared two sixth-grade pills. These two pills were unique pill recipes tailored for Xiao Ling based on Yao Chen's recent in-depth research on the characteristics of the Fallen Heart Flame. They are very suitable for Xiao Ling to use when swallowing the Fallen Heart Flame.

One of them is called "Spirit Flame Heart Protecting Pill", which can protect Xiao Ling's heart veins when he devours the strange fire and protect him from the impact of the violent energy of the strange fire;

The other is called "Clear Flame and Detoxification Pill", which can remove the heat and poison that may be contained in the strange fire, ensuring that Xiao Ling will not be disturbed by the toxins during the devouring process.

Both of these pills are high-grade sixth-grade. For Xiao Ling's current financial resources, they are not only moderately priced, but also worth the money, with a very high cost-effectiveness, which can be called a perfect combination of economy and efficiency.

In addition, Xiao Ling also carries the cold air he got from Han Feng. This breath of extreme cold power can suppress the violent riot of the strange fire at a critical moment, and provide additional safety protection in the process of devouring the Fallen Heart Flame.

After all the preparations were settled, Xiao Ling did not get busy again.

He chose a quiet time, accompanied by several women, enjoying this rare tenderness and tranquility.

During this peaceful period, he not only refined several pills for Zi Yan to help her stabilize and improve her cultivation, but also took this opportunity to give his mind a full rest.

All of this was to adjust to the best mentality and meet the challenge of absorbing the Fallen Heart Flame in the most perfect state.

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On the eve of Xiao Ling's preparation to devour the Fallen Heart Flame, the area around the Tianfen Refining Qi Tower was already bustling with people, and many students were standing or standing, with both expectation and uneasiness in their expressions.

In the past few days, the Tianfen Refining Qi Tower of the academy was suddenly closed, and all students were strictly prohibited from entering and leaving. Today is the seventh day of the ban.

Although the academy did not announce the specific reasons for the ban, it issued corresponding fire energy to each student as compensation.

However, even so, the curiosity and worries in the hearts of the students are still difficult to calm down. They can't help but worry that if the Tianfen Refining Qi Tower cannot be used for a long time in the future, it will undoubtedly be a big blow to their cultivation.

"What is going on? It's been seven days, and there is no news at all." A student couldn't help complaining.

"Who knows? But the academy gave us fire energy compensation, which is kind enough." The student next to him took over the conversation.

"So what if we can't use the Tianfen Refining Qi Tower to practice in the future? This amount of compensation is not enough." Another student said worriedly.

"The Tianfen Refining Qi Tower has not been opened for several days. This is unprecedented." A student in a blue robe pinched his fingers nervously, frowning.

"Hey, I heard that it seems to have a great relationship with Elder Xiao Ling." Another student lowered his voice, revealing excitement and curiosity that could not be concealed.

"Elder Xiao Ling? Hasn't he been in seclusion for cultivation? Could it be that he has..." Someone guessed, but did not dare to finish the words.

"Don't talk nonsense, Elder Xiao Ling is our pride. He has been in seclusion for so long, he must have made a big breakthrough!" A student immediately refuted, with admiration in his eyes.

Just as everyone was talking, several heart-pounding breaths suddenly emerged from the sky, like the tranquility before a storm was broken, and the students looked up at the same time.

"What is that?!" Someone exclaimed, and saw several figures appear in the students' sight, with a mighty power that shook the world, appearing above Canaan College.

"A Douhuang strongman! There is also the breath of Douzong!" A knowledgeable student said in a trembling voice, and the students around him held their breath and looked unbelievable.

At this time, Elder Su Qian led a group of elders and came to the Tianfen Refining Qi Tower with steady steps.

Their appearance seemed to inject a dose of cardiac stimulant into the somewhat chaotic students, and the scene gradually calmed down.

In the deep sky, three bright lights cut through the sky, approaching quickly like a meteor chasing the moon.

Everyone's eyes were involuntarily attracted by this spectacular scene.

Soon, the light faded, and three figures appeared clearly in front of everyone, they were Xiao Ling, Zi Yan and Han Yue.

Zi Yan's Douhuang strength, Han Yue also reached the Dou Wang realm, and naturally they were summoned by Su Qian to participate in this action.

At this moment, the students below seemed to have stopped breathing, and their eyes were full of shock and admiration.

"Ah, isn't that Elder Xiao Ling?" A female student's eyes sparkled with stars, and she covered her mouth excitedly and exclaimed, "He is still so handsome, I really envy Xiao Xun'er."

A student next to him immediately nodded and agreed: "Yes, Elder Xiao Ling has been very handsome since he was a child, and he can be called our school idol."

Another student pointed at Zi Yan, revealing envy in his eyes: "Look, that's the 'brute force king' Zi Yan, who has reached the Dou Wang realm earlier. I heard that she has successfully broken through the Dou Huang realm not long ago. It's incredible!"

"Yes, she has achieved such success at such a young age, which is really a role model for us to learn from." Another student said with emotion.

At this time, someone pointed at Han Yue, and said with admiration: "The one standing side by side with Elder Xiao Ling is Elder Han Yue of the Supreme Freedom Sect. She has reached the realm of Dou Wang at a young age. Her talent and strength are awe-inspiring."

A student next to him was attracted by Han Yue's elegant temperament. He couldn't help but exclaimed: "Look at Elder Han Yue. Not only is her strength extraordinary, but her beautiful face and unworldly temperament are also beautiful enough to make people's hearts beat."

The people around him immediately nodded in agreement, with admiration in their eyes: "Indeed, Elder Han Yue's beauty is also one of the best in the academy. Except for Xiao Xun'er, who can compare with her, the other female students are far behind them."

At this time, someone in the crowd suddenly whispered: "Do you think the relationship between Elder Han Yue and Elder Xiao Ling is not just as simple as being from the same sect?"

This sentence was like a stone thrown into the lake, instantly stirring up a bigger wave.

Everyone began to whisper, speculating on the relationship between these two outstanding people in the academy.

"I think they look quite good together." Someone smiled ambiguously.

"Don't talk nonsense. Elder Xiao Ling and junior Xiao Xun'er are childhood sweethearts. Elder Han Yue and Elder Xiao Ling are both the pride of our school. They should be pure classmates." Another student retorted, but there was a hint of uncertainty in his tone.

The students talked a lot and the atmosphere was heated.

Xiao Ling led Zi Yan and Han Yue and walked steadily to the front of Elder Su Qian. Elder Su Qian smiled, his eyes flashing with approval, and greeted cordially: "Xiao Ling, you are finally here, are you ready?"

Xiao Ling bowed respectfully and responded: "Elder, everything is ready, just waiting for action."

Elder Su Qian nodded slightly, his eyes stayed on Zi Yan and Han Yue for a moment, touched his beard, and said with a smile: "Haha, with the help of you two girls, plus us old men, this operation should not be a problem."

Elder Su Qian had a high opinion of Han Yue and Zi Yan. Although their cultivation talents may not be as shocking as Xiao Ling's, their talents are also rare in Canaan College.

It's a pity that after Lin Xiuya and other young talents broke through to the Dou Wang realm, they did not choose to stay in the college, but were eager to follow Xiao Ling's example and embarked on the journey of going out to practice and pursue their own opportunities.

I don't know if these guys will come back to Canaan College.

Zi Yan crossed her arms across her chest, her brows full of casualness. She waved her clenched fists, her tone full of confidence and heroism: "Old man Su, with this young lady here, this operation will definitely be successfully completed. There is no room for error."

At the same time, Han Yue gently lifted a strand of hair behind her ear. Her smile was like the warm spring sun, gentle but firm: "I also look forward to doing my part for this operation and achieving the goal together."

Elder Su Qian looked around and announced loudly: "Then, let's get started!"

As his words fell, an invisible aura spread in the air, attracting everyone's attention.

Elder Su Qian turned to face the curious and excited students, pressed his hands lightly, and said gently but firmly: "Students, we will open the thousand-layer seal next. This process is very serious. For your safety, please be sure to step back a distance."

The students heard this, although they were full of reluctance and curiosity, but they knew that the elder's order was unquestionable.

So, the crowd began to slowly move back and retreated outside the safety line in an orderly manner. Although they were far away from the central area, their eyes were still fixed on the place where the big movement was about to happen.

After the students left, Elder Su Qian's expression condensed. He nodded to Xiao Ling first, then turned to the elders around and said in a deep voice: "Elders, follow the plan and immediately open the Thousand-Layer Seal Array."

As Elder Su Qian's voice fell, the elders who were still on the ground instantly rose from the ground and floated in the air.

Han Yue and Zi Yan did not hesitate either. With a flash of their figures, they joined the elders' array.

The elders responded in unison, and the sound shook the sky. Dozens of powerful fighting spirits surged out of their bodies like bright beams of light, cutting through the sky and interweaving into a light net.

These fighting spirits collided and merged in the air, instantly forming a series of smaller but denser energy rays. They intertwined with each other, layer upon layer, as if it were the work of nature, to build a colorful and solid energy barrier.

Under the sunlight, this energy net refracted colorful light, covering one layer after another. From a distance, it looked like countless layers of colorful gauze. Its strong defense was amazing.

Elder Su Qian looked solemn, and his hands quickly formed seals in front of his chest, and his fingers suddenly pointed to the center of the energy net.

As he moved, a huge amount of energy surged out like a tidal wave, rushing straight into the sky, and finally merged into the colorful energy net.

Feeling the powerful energy help, Elder Su Qian pulled his hands suddenly, as if he was controlling the spool between heaven and earth.

I saw that the energy net in the sky, which was about 100 meters wide, suddenly shrank, and a layer of colorful energy shield shot down from the edge.

This energy shield was like an upside-down rainbow, slowly descending, and finally covered the top of the Tianfen Refining Qi Tower tightly, forming an indestructible defensive barrier.