Episode 16 recap: Xiao Yan found the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, and Xun Er discovered the secret of Xiao Gu Yu
After Xiao Yan confronted him, Mu Gu realized that his Heart Flame was clearly being controlled He couldn't believe that Xiao Yan, with his power and level, could have the ability to control his Heart Flame However, Mu Gu was currently unstoppable Xiao Yan couldn't activate his Heavenly Flame or mobilize his fighting techniques
Following the orders of the clan leader, Xiao Xun Er and Gu Yao prepared to patrol and seal the location of Hun Mie Sheng. Suddenly, Xun Er felt the activation of the Emperor's Seal Mark in her palm, and she knew that Xiao Yan must be in trouble. They quickly communicated through the Emperor's Seal Mark, and Xiao Yan informed Xiao Xun Er that Mu Gu had invaded the Jia Nan Academy and that he couldn't access any Dou Qi or activate any skills. Xun Er hurriedly transferred all her Dou Qi to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan quickly regained control over Mu Gu, but Mu Gu took advantage of his distraction and launched an attack. Xiao Yan, in pain, let go, and Mu Gu seized the opportunity to escape. However, Mu Gu didn't leave empty-handed. He had absorbed and taken away all the skills of the Academy's dean. The dean was gravely injured and, looking around at his disciples, expressed his satisfaction, saying that their performance today surpassed any previous Grand Battle. With his last breath, the dean entrusted the Jia Nan Academy and all its disciples to Hao Zhang Lao and closed his eyes forever, leaving everyone grieving his departure.
Knowing how indebted he was to the Jia Nan Academy, Xiao Yan decided to return the Fallen Heart Flame to the academy. The Yan Luo Heavenly Flame had never been separated before, but Xiao Yan was allowed to attempt refining a new flame and infusing it into the Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower. The disciples were delighted to see the Fallen Heart Flame reenter the Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower, as it was the soul of the Jia Nan Academy.
Xiao Yan used his Dou Qi to stabilize Xiao Yi Xian's poisoning and instructed her to wait for him there. He sought guidance from Yao Tian Huo on how to find the Bodhi Tree. Yao Tian Huo informed Xiao Yan that the ancient Bodhi Tree had long withered, and it was impossible to extract the Bodhi Transformation Saliva from it.
However, Xiao Yan persisted and provoked Yao Tian Huo, insisting that he accompany him to find the Bodhi Tree. Unable to withstand Xiao Yan's persistence, Yao Tian Huo reluctantly agreed to accompany him in the search for the Bodhi Tree.
Upon seeing Xiao Yan's relentless pursuit of the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, Yao Tian Huo concluded that Xiao Yan must be fond of the girl. However, Xiao Yan quickly corrected him, stating that she was just a friend. Yao Tian Huo expressed regret, explaining that friends couldn't touch or obtain the Bodhi Transformation Saliva since it needed to be applied directly to bare skin.
Undeterred, Xiao Yan continued his journey to find the Bodhi Tree. After a difficult trek, he finally reached the tree, but as Yao Tian Huo had predicted, the Bodhi Tree's leaves had withered. Xiao Yan, however, refused to give up and decided to try using his Heart Flame, hoping to rejuvenate the ancient tree.
Xun Er and Gu Yao also arrived at the Bodhi Tree, where the remains of Hun Mie Sheng were sealed. The area was heavily guarded by the Black Corpse Army. Xun Er knew that Bodhi Trees were spread throughout the Central Plains and shared a connection. However, since the trees in this area sealed Hun Mie Sheng, all the Bodhi Trees had withered together. To examine the seal within the tree, they needed to activate the tree's energy. Meanwhile, Xiao Yan continuously stimulated the Bodhi Tree with his Dou Qi, and suddenly, a force from within the tree sucked him in.
Inside the ancient tree, Xiao Yan discovered a small Bodhi Tree growing within the massive trunk. Although it was small, it was covered in fresh green leaves. Xiao Yan understood the tree's hint and used his Flame to refine the Bodhi Fruit. As a result, the Bodhi Transformation Saliva flowed down the tree trunk, and Xiao Yan quickly collected it in a bottle.
Xun Er and Gu Yao arrived at the seal of Hun Mie Sheng, ready to reinforce it. Meanwhile, Mu Gu, who had returned to the Soul Hall, appeared confident. Yao Chen, who was imprisoned by him, could sense his change, as Mu Gu had absorbed the Dou Qi of the Grand Battle's dean and became a Dou Zun. Mu Gu proudly led Yao Chen to a secret location in the Soul Hall, where he broke the seal on Hun Mie Sheng. Gu Yao and Xiao Xun Er, who were reinforcing the seal, suddenly witnessed Hun Mie Sheng's remains turning into black smoke and vanishing. They hurriedly returned to the Gu Clan to report this incident to the clan leader.
Xun Er inquired about the ancient jade pattern on Hun Mie Sheng's seal, which was identical to the ancient jade on Xiao Yan's body. She speculated that the Xiao Clan was the ancient Xia Clan. However, her father angrily interrupted her, forbidding her from making baseless speculations. With Gu Yao's assistance, Xun Er found the answer in the Gu Clan's collection of books. In ancient times, Hun Tian Di's disciples from the Howling Soul Hall wreaked havoc upon the world, and the ancient Xia and Gu Clans formed a blood alliance to jointly crusade against the Soul Hall. The leader of the Xia Clan sacrificed himself in the war, leading to the decline of the Xia Clan. Xun Er became even more convinced that the Xiao Clan was the remnants of the Xia Clan.
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