The moment this thought took root in his mind, it swiftly spread throughout every part of Xiao Yan's body, making it impossible to shake off. "Hmph..." Xiao Yan took a deep breath, calming the surging waves of astonishment within him. If his assumption proved true, then this Tuo She Ancient Emperor truly was formidable—every single unique flame on the Celestial Fire Rankings, aside from the one ranked number one, had been gathered by him. Such mastery was truly beyond human or divine comprehension. "These unique flames, though they still retain their original sources, seem to have lost all their strength. Now, they are merely ordinary flames that maintain their original forms..." Xiao Yan glanced at the towering stone pillars behind him, feeling a sense of regret. If he could fully absorb and transform all of them, his power would undoubtedly reach an astonishing level. Consuming over twenty different unique flames in one go—such a feat had never been accomplished before in history. Xiao Yi sat on Xiao Yin's shoulder, gazing at the second stone pillar. Her expression was complex—somewhat bewildered, pained, and fearful. Xiao Yin gently tapped Xiao Yi's head. Now he was certain that Xiao Yi and the Void Devouring Flame had once been bound to these pillars, though later, for some reason, they had managed to escape. During that escape, perhaps certain events had occurred that caused their memories to become hazy or fragmented. Of course, this was merely Xiao Yin's conjecture. As for exactly what had transpired, perhaps no one in the world could recall it anymore, especially since the very parties involved—the Pure Lotus Immortal Flame and the Void Devouring Flame—had themselves begun to fade memories of that distant past. "Where is the Imperial-grade Juvenile Dan?" Houtu the Emperor also turned his gaze from the pillar, directing it toward the Void Devouring Flame, and spoke softly. The Void Devouring Flame leaned slightly past, his gaze fixed at the far end of the plaza, where a stone pavilion now stood shrouded in thick mist, obscuring its interior from view. Around the statue, countless luminous orbs danced, creating an astonishingly vibrant spectacle from a distance. "These are… techniques and martial arts?" As he gazed at the orbs, Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes, then his heart stirred with a subtle shock—because he realized that within each orb lay ancient scrolls, imbued with an intense vitality. This vitality was no less than that of the legendary, high-tier techniques and martial arts renowned beyond the realm! With hundreds of such high-tier techniques and martial arts at his disposal—this treasure trove was so abundant that even the present guests, though no ordinary individuals, could hardly help but take a deeper breath. In ancient and spirit clans, high-tier techniques and martial arts were already considered rare, yet here, they were as common as cabbage, filling the eyes and minds of all present. Though the Heavenly Platform cultivation techniques and combat arts were appealing, they did not stir much enthusiasm among strong figures like Gu Yu and Hún Tiān Emperor. Thus, after a quick glance, the crowd turned their attention elsewhere, yet the Imperial-grade early-stage Dan still remained unseen. "This space hasn't been this lively for a long time..." Suddenly, a faint, elderly voice emerged from the sky, resonating clearly in the ears of every person present. The unexpected elderly voice startled everyone instantly; they swiftly turned their gaze, eventually fixing their eyes on the shoulders of the stone statue. There, an elderly figure stood with hands resting at his sides, calmly observing the crowd below—his gaze as unimpressed as that of someone watching ants. "Emperor Tu She!" As soon as the group spotted the simple-robed elder, Xiao Yan and the others gasped in astonishment—his appearance was exactly the same as that of the stone statue! And that unique, dazzling mane—no one could replicate it! "Has the ancient emperor not died yet?" Staring in awe at the elder radiating a supreme aura that surpassed heaven and earth, a profoundly startling thought surged in the minds of several people. "What's going on?" The face of the Soul Emperor also looked troubled. He turned to the formless, swirling flame, speaking firmly. Indeed, he had sensed a palpable sense of awe emanating from the elder—one that was unmistakably the very essence of the Dhesha Emperor. Wiping his gaze upward, the formless flame steadily locked onto the elder, and after a moment, suddenly said, "He is not the Dhesha Emperor. He is the Imperial-grade embryonic dharma pill itself!" Hearing this, the Soul Emperor and Gu Yuan all stood still, their eyes suddenly glowing with wonder, fixing their gaze on the elder. "What are you doing?" The elder on the stone statue blinked, then roared angrily. "What am I doing?" Hearing his roar, Xu Wu Tan frowned. "You're all fools! Back then, if it hadn't been for me helping you break free from the binding of Jinglian Demon Flame, how could you have escaped? You promised me then that you would also rescue me!" The elder—more accurately, the Imperial-grade embryonic elixir—shouted fiercely. At the sound of his voice, every person present felt a sudden jolt, their eyes widening in astonishment, fixed on Xu Wu Tan and the Jinglian Demon Flame now resting on Xiao Yan's shoulders. They... had actually been trapped here too? Void Nu吞 Yin's face changed, then his brows furrowed tightly as he pondered for a long while, still unable to retrieve the memory. Eventually, he could only say softly, "I'm sorry, I completely don't remember what you mentioned. However..." His voice paused, and then he smiled in a strangely eerie manner. "This time, however, I do recall coming to save you. Let's go with me..." "Void Nourish gazed at the Imperial-grade embryonic pill, smiling. "Hmph, I suspect what you truly desire is me," the Imperial-grade embryonic pill sneered back. "Now, then," Void Nourish smiled, his expression swiftly turning stern, "let's begin!" "Gu Yuan nodded, then glanced at Xiao Yan and the others. Instantly, the two of them soared forth, and at that moment, the energy of this realm surged violently—wave after wave of attacks capable of shattering the very heavens and earth poured relentlessly toward the Imperial-grade embryonic pill. Facing the assaults of Hun Tian, Xu Wu, Zhu Kun, and Gu Yuan, the Imperial-grade embryonic pill remained utterly unruffled. With every movement, it radiated a profound, heart-stirring resonance, effortlessly deflecting each of their attacks. Though it appeared undamaged, the pill was momentarily pinned, unable to move freely. Watching as this single embryonic pill, by itself, held its own against the four foremost immortals of the continent without faltering, Xiao Yan and the others could not help but take a deep breath of awe. A single Imperial-grade embryonic pill was already so formidable—what must a true Imperial-grade pill be like? Even a Battle Emperor might find himself struggling against such a caliber of medicinal power." As the intense battle unfolded in the sky, the numerous elite warriors of the Hún clan grew restless. A flash of cold light passed through Xiao Yan's eyes, and with a wave of his hand, the flames of Yanjin and others surged forth, intercepting them all. Upon seeing the allied forces block their advance, the Hún clan's warriors' expressions shifted slightly, yet they chose not to launch another assault—clearly, they were waiting for the sky battle to conclude, for everyone knew that there, in the heavens, lay the true heart of the conflict. Whoever secured the Imperial-grade embryonic pill would immediately reverse the current situation. Thus, they also understood that no matter how fiercely they fought at this moment, their efforts would yield little impact. "Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!" Under everyone's watchful gaze, five figures in the sky unleashed forces capable of destroying the heavens and the earth, violently colliding with one another. The energy surges were so intense that even those standing far away felt a profound sense of awe. Fortunately, the space here seemed remarkably stable, and thus, despite the fierce battle, it remained intact without being torn apart. Xiao Yan raised his head, gazing at the turbulent, terrifying energy waves above. His fists gradually clenched. The current situation was truly complex—the power displayed by the Imperial-grade embryonic pill was astonishing. Now, not only had to they guard against the Hún clan seizing the pill, but they also had to worry about Gu Yuan and Zhú Kūn being injured or even killed by it. Either outcome would be catastrophic for the allied forces. With so many unpredictable developments, this chaotic battle had become exceedingly volatile.