Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Yao Lao smiled with satisfaction, though he did not put too much pressure on him.
He had witnessed Xiao Yan's growth every step of the way, and he knew very well that Xiao Yan did not need him to add any pressure.
Because of Xiao Yan's fourth brother, Xiao Yan had never once slackened off.
Sometimes, watching Xiao Yan push himself to the limit in cultivation, Yao Lao truly feared that the string in his heart might snap one day.
Fortunately, Xiao Yan had grown all the way to the present, and his strength had risen alongside his progress, leaving him only a single step away from the Dou Zun realm!
If this trip to the Pill Gathering went smoothly, he would have the opportunity to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flame.
Perhaps by devouring the Three Thousand Burning Flame, Xiao Yan could finally step completely into the Dou Zun realm!
After all, an immense chasm lay between the Peak Dou Zong and the Dou Zun realms.
Without any fortuitous encounters, ordinary geniuses relying solely on closed-door cultivation would likely be unable to break through this barrier even after decades.
"Alright, your fourth brother's Alchemy Grand Gathering has come to an end, so it's time for you to refine your own."
Yao Lao's words pulled Xiao Yan's attention back.
"This time, you are facing the Three Thousand Starry Burning Flame! It ranks ninth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, two places higher than my Bone Chilling Flame, and it is extremely dangerous!"
"If yo…
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