127: Xuanhuangyan - Flame without a soul

"Since that's the case, may I ask Clan Chief Shi to complete this blade? It would be a shame to waste these Materials! As for the reward, within my capabilities, just name it!"

As Clan Chief of the Stone Family, Shi Zhen would require a significant offering for his assistance.

Hearing this, a hint of joy clearly appeared on Shi Zhen's face. He then put down the Mysterious Yellow, and spoke cordially, "My Stone Family has been reclusive for a long time. For Pavilion Master Xiao to enter our Family this time, Pavilion Master Xiao must have some guesses!"

"There's no rush for the reward, Pavilion Master Xiao. Please follow me; I have something to show you!"

Xiao Lei silently followed behind Shi Zhen. As the two left the room, Shi Po and Shi Ye quietly trailed behind them.

Passing through a long, dim corridor, the four arrived at the very back of the main hall. It was a grand hall, several hundred zhang high, and at its center were three colossal pillars reaching to the heavens.

The three giant pillars connected to the depths of the earth, surrounded by profound rune Formations.

In Xiao Lei's perception, there seemed to be many rich energies connecting to the three giant pillars from deep within the earth, nourishing the three… Mysterious Yellow Flames housed within the transparent giant pillars!

"Mysterious Yellow Flame! And three of them!"

The scene before him truly shocked Xiao Lei. Although, aside from Void Swallowing Flame and Purification Lotus Demon Flame, other Heavenly Flames could exist in multiple instances on the Fighting Qi Continent, the Stone Family actually possessed three Mysterious Yellow Flames!

If Xiao Lei remembered correctly, the Mysterious Yellow Flame Xiao Yan summoned in the original story was in the Central Plains, not the Stone Realm. This meant there were at least four Mysterious Yellow Flames on the Fighting Qi Continent currently.

Shi Zhen, however, showed no surprise at Xiao Lei's shock. He continued nonchalantly, "Perhaps you find it astonishing to possess three Mysterious Yellow Flames, but actually, at the Peak of the Stone Family, there were once nine Mysterious Yellow Flames within the Family!"

"That was in the distant ancient times. It's just that at some unknown point, the Mysterious Yellow Flames within the Stone Family suddenly seemed to be missing something, weakening one after another. Eventually, some Heavenly Flames even died!"

Listening to Shi Zhen's words, Xiao Lei was stunned!

Nine Mysterious Yellow Flames!

Heavenly Flames could die!

How did Xiao Lei feel that he, who possessed more than a dozen Heavenly Flames, suddenly didn't understand Heavenly Flames anymore... suddenly missing something?

Xiao Lei thought about it. What could this world suddenly be missing?

Xiao Lei couldn't think of anything else besides Source Qi.

"Are there any records in the Stone Family about what happened back then!"

Xiao Lei eagerly pressed for an answer.

Hearing this, Shi Zhen seemed to be reminiscing, "No, that was a thousand years ago. I only know that the Fighting Qi Continent seemed to experience a great upheaval at that time. The ancient texts of the Stone Family cannot trace back to events before then. I can only infer from fragmented remnants in other ancient texts that our current world seems to have encountered something at that time, causing some change in the world."

"But none of that matters now. It's just that ever since then, the Mysterious Yellow Flames within the Family seem to have been in a weakened state."

"The Mysterious Yellow Flame is extremely special. It possesses an earth attribute, making it very suitable for the Stone Family. Throughout history, the Family has always regarded it as the Stone Family's Clan Fortune!"

"And it seems to be true. With the weakening of these three Mysterious Yellow Flames, the Stone Family gradually declined, and the strong individuals within the Family withered away!"

Speaking of this, Shi Zhen couldn't help but feel a little melancholic. Over the years, he had tried every possible method, yet he still couldn't restore even a trace of the Mysterious Yellow Flames' divine essence.

The emotions of Shi Po and Shi Ye, the siblings, were also somewhat low. The Stone Family was weak, and coupled with the recent demise of the Spirit Family, the entire Family was in a suppressed state.

"Such a strange thing, Heavenly Flames symbolizing Clan Fortune!"

"Could it be that..."

Xiao Lei immediately seemed to think of something and asked, "May I ask how your esteemed Family's Bloodline Rank is determined?"

Shi Zhen was a little surprised to hear this, but then he explained, "The Stone Family's Bloodline Rank is different from the other seven Families. It is judged by the recognition of the Mysterious Yellow Flame. There are only three Mysterious Yellow Flames in the Family, so there are only three Rank Nine Bloodlines."

"During the Stone Family's prosperous era, the recognition of a single Mysterious Yellow Flame could grant one a Divine Grade Bloodline!"

It really was like that!

"Aside from those who are recognized, if others obtain a sub-flame of the Mysterious Yellow Flame, they will be rated as Rank Eight or Rank Seven based on the sub-flame's strength. Others are judged by the extent to which they can activate the Mysterious Yellow Flame."

As he spoke, Shi Zhen even gestured for Shi Ye to release her Mysterious Yellow sub-flame, which Xiao Lei found quite remarkable.

"That's why I just said that the Mysterious Yellow Flame is the embodiment of the Stone Family's Clan Fortune!"

Such a peculiar phenomenon existed in this world, truly shocking Xiao Lei.

If Heavenly Flames could serve as a medium for Bloodline transmission, wouldn't it mean that if Xiao Lei were to become an Emperor one day, he could also transfer his Bloodline Power into his own Heavenly Flames, using the Heavenly Flames to grant those without Bloodline the ultimate talent of an Emperor Family Bloodline!

"This time, inviting Pavilion Master Xiao into the Stone Realm is to hope that Pavilion Master Xiao can help inspect the state of the Mysterious Yellow Flames and see if you can discern the problem with them."

"If a method to restore the Mysterious Yellow Flames can be found, the Stone Family will forge an eternal friendship with the Purple Thunder Pavilion, forever becoming the Purple Thunder Pavilion's best ally!"

"Even if it cannot be resolved, this invitation for Pavilion Master Xiao to act will serve as compensation for me completing the Mysterious Yellow for Pavilion Master Xiao. How does that sound?"

Xiao Lei, possessing more than ten kinds of Heavenly Flames, was undoubtedly the person Shi Zhen believed was most likely to identify the Mysterious Yellow Flames' ailment.

As for the Yan Clan, though famous for fire, being an Emperor Family themselves, the Stone Family would never allow them to access the Mysterious Yellow Flames.

"No rush. Could you first bring out the Mysterious Yellow Flame for me to inspect!"

Xiao Lei didn't expect to completely solve the Mysterious Yellow Flame's problem, but he did have methods to help the latter recover some of its state.

"Of course!"

"Shi Po, summon your Mysterious Yellow Flame and let Pavilion Master Xiao inspect it!"

Receiving his father's command, Shi Po didn't hesitate. He walked directly to one of the three stone pillars and placed his hand on it. Immediately, strange patterns appeared along his palm.

Then, the Mysterious Yellow Flame within the giant pillar floated into Shi Po's hand.

The latter carefully handed the Heavenly Flame to Xiao Lei, then stood by, intently watching Xiao Lei's actions. After all, this was his own Heavenly Flame, and Shi Po was still a little worried.

Taking the Heavenly Flame, Xiao Lei quickly inspected it with his Soul Strength, trying various methods such as injecting Dou Qi... After a long while, Xiao Lei's brows furrowed, and he remained silent, which made Shi Zhen, who was watching nearby, a bit anxious.

It was then that Xiao Lei slowly spoke, "This Heavenly Flame has no spirituality! It's like it has no life, which is too unusual!"

Xiao Lei had encountered many Heavenly Flames, and his biggest feeling was that Heavenly Flames, these wonders of heaven and earth, were truly favored on the Fighting Qi Continent, full of spirituality.

Even the Green Lotus Core Flame, which only had the energy level of a Dou Emperor at the time, possessed rich intelligence, though it hadn't formed a Flame Spirit like the Fallen Heart Flame.

But the Mysterious Yellow Flame before him... it was like a dead object!

This feeling was as if heaven and earth had abandoned it, and it was no longer favored!

Xiao Lei couldn't help but wonder if this Mysterious Yellow Flame was even a Heavenly Flame of the Fighting Qi Continent!

"No Soul, what does that mean!"

Shi Zhen was also shocked to hear this. It was the first time he had heard such a statement, and it was undoubtedly a huge Breakthrough... When Xiao Lei entered the Stone Realm, the top combat forces of the Purple Thunder Pavilion, except for Xiao Yi Xian, were all expanding their territory towards the Beast Region.

Xiao Yi Xian needed poison Materials for her Cultivation, and Qing Lin needed snake-type Demonic Beasts for her Cultivation.

The Beast Region could satisfy both these needs, so before Xiao Lei left, he had decided on a plan to unify the Beast Region with everyone.

And in this plan, the only one capable of resisting was the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, also one of the three great Demonic Beast Families.

After all, they also possessed the heritage of a Dou Emperor...