When mentioning the Flame Soul Separation Technique, Hu Gan's expression turned slightly serious.
Lin Xiu raised his hand and summoned the Green Demon Flame, "Headmaster, if you're referring to this fire spirit, then yes, I used the Flame Soul Separation Technique to condense it."
The Green Demon Flame drooped its head, drowsy and sluggish, as if it had just consumed energy and was digesting it.
"To be able to condense a fire spirit using the Flame Soul Separation Technique, you are the second person. I just don't know..."
Hu Gan shifted his gaze away from the Green Demon Flame, looking towards the northern part of the inner courtyard, "Nurture this fire spirit well. If a situation like that arises in the future, it might be an opportunity for you."
"Headmaster, what opportunity is it?" Lin Xiu speculated in his heart, but he hoped to get an accurate answer from Hu Gan's mouth.
However.
Hu Gan just shook his head, "I shouldn't interfere too much in the matters of the inner courtyard, so it's not convenient to bring up too much. But since you revealed the Flame Soul Separation Technique today, Elder Su has personally witnessed it. It won't be long before even the Headmaster of the inner courtyard knows. Maybe after a while, they will personally talk to you about it."
He took a deep breath, his right hand falling on Lin Xiu's shoulder, squeezing it firmly, "Take good care of Hu Jia. If she's bullied, don't think that just because you're in the inner courtyard, I won't do anything to you!"
"Headmaster, how well I keep my promises, you should know, don't you?" Lin Xiu smiled.
"Huo Lan indeed encountered a good student... Well, I'm leaving. Practice well next, improve your strength, and don't forget to cultivate the fire spirit. The stronger you are, the closer that opportunity will be to you."
After Hu Gan finished speaking, he condensed his Dou Qi into wings, flapped them, and flew into the distance skyward.
Lin Xiu waved goodbye until he could no longer see him, then withdrew his gaze.
"When the Flame Soul Separation Technique was created initially, it was to deal with the sealed Fallen Heart Flame in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower. But since its creation, no one has succeeded in practicing it. Now that I've demonstrated it, are they going to restart their initial plan?"
Turning around, Lin Xiu walked towards the inner courtyard, pondering. But soon he shook his head,
"No need to waste energy on this. With the Fallen Heart Flame's unrest becoming more frequent, there will be tower rushes in one or two years. If the elders really have any intentions, they will definitely come to me on their own."
With this in mind, Lin Xiu took out the Purple Fire Crystal Card, deep in thought.
The Purple Fire Crystal Card was the highest-grade crystal card, and the eighth floor of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower was also the last level that students could enter.
As for the ninth and tenth floors, only the elders can enter.
In theory, given the rarity of the Purple Fire Crystal Card, Elder Su wouldn't easily give it away. He would likely choose to reward himself with it, especially considering the Headmaster's hesitant demeanor just now.
Perhaps this is a signal?
...
On the other side,
Elder Su led Xiao Yan, Xiao Xun'er, and a group of new students alone, arranging dormitories and courtyards for them.
Once everything was settled, he hurriedly left and headed straight for the depths of the inner courtyard.
Passing through a corridor, he stopped in front of a somewhat noisy door.
"For no reason, why suddenly call a meeting?"
"Elder Qing, shouldn't you be in charge of this year's intake of new students for the Fire Energy Hunting Competition?"
"Just get to the point. The Fallen Heart Flame has been getting more and more violent lately. We can't leave the bottom of the tower unmanned for too long."
"What's the big deal that made you gather us here?"
Listening to the voices coming from inside the room, Elder Su placed his hands on the door and gently pushed it open.
Inside, figures were seated on chairs, all turning their heads to look at the door in unison.
Elder Su walked in and closed the door behind him.
"Elder Su, what's going on? Why all this secrecy? Elder Qing insisted that only when you're here can he speak," asked one of the elders.
"Stay calm, everyone. The reason for gathering you all here today is to address the biggest threat in the inner courtyard," Elder Su said with a slight smile as he took his seat, his gaze sweeping over the slightly stunned faces.
"Elder Su, are you talking about the Fallen Heart Flame? Has the former Headmaster returned, or has the Grand Elder emerged from seclusion?" A silence fell, broken only by the eager voice of one elder who was the first to regain composure, excitement evident on his face.
As the words fell, in the reddened eyes of many elders present, glimpses of joy and excitement appeared.
Jia Nan Academy was initially established in the Black-Corner Region, and a significant part of the decision was related to the Fallen Heart Flame.
Initially, the Fallen Heart Flame wasn't powerful, relying on the seal left by the former Headmaster to ensure it didn't cause any trouble.
But as the years passed, the Fallen Heart Flame continuously absorbed flame energy, growing stronger and launching multiple attacks on the seal.
The Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower serves as a place for students to rapidly improve their strength.
There are a large number of students practicing inside every day.
For this reason,
out of concern for the safety of the students, elders were stationed at the bottom of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.
If the Fallen Heart Flame erupts, they will use their power to reinforce the seal.
It's fine for a short time, but spending too long in the dark depths of the tower,
everyone is bound to have emotional fluctuations.
Furthermore, constantly enduring the heart fire and accumulating Fire Poison in the body is also a very troublesome issue.
"None of the above," Elder Su shook his head.
The eyes of those elders dimmed instantly.
"What did you mean by that earlier then?" one elder furrowed his brow.
In their impression, Elder Su didn't seem like the type to joke around.
"Let me explain," Elder Qing took over as he saw the elders becoming increasingly unable to contain their emotions.
He glanced around at everyone, "This matter is related to the Fire Energy Hunting Competition this time. In this competition, there is a student who possesses a Heavenly Flame..."
"Heavenly Flame? That still doesn't solve the problem," another elder interjected.
"That's right, with the Fallen Heart Flame erupting at full force, its power rivals that of a newly promoted Dou Ancestor. What use is a student with a unique Fire Energy?"
"Are we supposed to wait for that student to grow up? Just entered the inner courtyard, they're probably just a Dou Grandmaster now. Do we have to wait for ages?"
The elders erupted in discussion.
Rather than pinning their hopes on a new student, it would be better to pray for the return of the former Headmaster or the emergence of the Grand Elder.
However you looked at it, either of those options seemed more reliable than relying on a new student.
"Ah, look at all of you, what's the rush? Can I finish speaking first?" Elder Qing sighed with some exasperation, but he remained calm. He knew that these people's impatience was somewhat related to Fire Poison.
Seeing everyone quiet down, their attention focused on him, he continued, "Having a student with a Heavenly Flame isn't the key. The real reason Elder Su and I called everyone here is because of another student who can deal with the Heavenly Flame. Do you know what method he's using?"
What method?
The elders looked at each other, thinking that they weren't present at the time. Besides using Dou Qi, strength, what other special methods could there be?
"Is it... the Flame Soul Separation Technique?"
In the corner, a somewhat uncertain voice spoke up.
Whoosh!
As soon as Elder Liu finished speaking, he saw figures turning towards him, all eyes converging on him.
Elder Su and Elder Qing also looked stunned, their eyes filled with surprise and curiosity.
Both of them simultaneously had the same question.
Elder Liu usually guards the first floor of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, so how did he know?
"Elder Su, Elder Qing, is what he said true? Is it really the Flame Soul Separation Technique? Has a student mastered this Dou Technique? And can it actually deal with Heavenly Flame?" one elder impatiently stared at the two, hoping for an answer.
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