Chapter 178: The Origin of Changes in the Inner Academy
Hearing the Great Elder's words, Xiao Ze was stunned.
According to the original development, Xiao Yan being devoured by the Fallen Heart Flame was possible. But now, without having absorbed the Blue Earth Heart Flame Lotus or possessing enough power, how did he dare face the Fallen Heart Flame?
Xiao Ze, with a headache, rubbed his temples.
"Please, Great Elder, explain the details."
The Great Elder sighed in relief, seeing that Xiao Ze did not lose emotional control.
"It all started the day the Fallen Heart Flame broke the seal…"
After listening, Xiao Ze relaxed a bit. At least Xiao Yan was not devoured by the complete Fallen Heart Flame. If that were the case, opening the seal and looking for Xiao Yan in the underground world would be pointless; there wouldn't be a trace of him left.
According to the Great Elder, when the Fallen Heart Flame broke the seal, the inner academy acted quickly to disperse the students and reseal the flame. However, the presence of the Fallen Heart Flame attracted Han Feng, the Medicine Emperor, and the powerful ones from the Black-Corner Region.
Thanks to the elixirs provided by Xiao Ze, Jia Nan Academy's strength was greater than before, adding Xiao Yixian as additional strength. While the others were busy, only the Golden and Silver Elders remained with Han Feng. The Great Elder was briefly held back by the elders, while Han Feng went straight for the Fallen Heart Flame.
Realizing the danger, the Great Elder detonated three Explosive Sun Pills, nearly killing Han Feng. The explosion also severely damaged the essence of the Fallen Heart Flame.
The three pills determined the outcome of the battle. With the arrival of reinforcements from the outer academy, the situation tilted in favor of Jia Nan. Vice President Hu Gan, with the help of a Po Zong Dan pill, was in closed retreat attempting to advance to the Douzong category. Besides Hu Gan, the outer academy also had high-level experts.
Feeling overwhelmed, the Golden and Silver Elders fled with Han Feng. The Great Elder, prioritizing internal matters, let the invaders go. He knew they couldn't escape his influence in the Black-Corner Region and would have to face retribution.
While preparing the new seal for the Fallen Heart Flame, Xiao Yan suddenly appeared within the sealing area, covered by a peculiar, cold white flame. This flame stimulated the Fallen Heart Flame, which quickly devoured Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan was devoured, but the Great Elder and others managed to reseal the Fallen Heart Flame.
"Xiao Ze, the inner academy bears responsibility for this. If we had checked properly before sealing, Xiao Yan wouldn't have been trapped."
The Great Elder apologized. Xiao Ze, however, understood that it was not the academy's mistake but that Xiao Yan ventured on his own.
Worried about Xiao Yan's situation, Xiao Ze asked the Great Elder to open the seal for inspection.
The Great Elder, though reluctant, agreed, warning Xiao Ze about the dangers.
Xiao Ze, upon reaching the sealed area, found Xiao Yixian and Zi Yan with Qing Lin. Xiao Yixian, with apologies, informed him about Xiao Yan.
"I know, I'm about to go down and see."
Xiao Ze headed to the base of the tower, where the Great Elder opened the seal, allowing him to enter. A scorching heat greeted him, but Xiao Ze endured it thanks to his water attribute energy.
Advancing, he found the giant fire serpent with Xiao Yan inside, protected by white flames. Xiao Yan, for now, was safe, but Xiao Ze knew he had to weaken the Fallen Heart Flame to ensure his brother's safety.
Determined, Xiao Ze began to drain the flame's energy, while the fire serpent roared helplessly, unable to stop him.
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