Battle Through the Heavens: Harmony of Flame and Shadow

A wooden door was slowly pushed open, and a ray of sunlight seeped through the crack, eventually forming a thin line of light on the ground.

As the door fully opened, the light rapidly expanded, and two figures walked in.

"Zi Yan, with your strength, you can directly enter the inner academy," said Jiang Yun.

The newcomers were Jiang Yun and Zi Yan. After completing the enrollment procedures with Vice Principal Hu Qian, the First Elder Su Qian returned to the inner academy. Under Zi Yan's suggestion, Jiang Yun chose to share a loft with her.

According to Zi Yan, "Living together makes it easier for me to protect you!"

"Hmph, I was just worried you'd be bullied, you ungrateful guy!" Zi Yan pouted her lips, glaring at Jiang Yun with a look of displeasure.

"Alright, I said the wrong thing. I will need Zi Yan's protection in the future!" Although Jiang Yun was technically much younger than Zi Yan, in both this life and the previous, he acted more like an elder brother.

Raising his short hand, which couldn't reach Zi Yan's head, he cleverly patted her shoulder instead.

"Smart of you!"

Seeing Jiang Yun 'admitting his mistake,' Zi Yan lifted her ponytail and walked into the house with her head held high.

The small loft visible from the outside had two floors and looked exceptionally clean. Zi Yan surveyed the surroundings for a moment and nodded in satisfaction. She turned back to Jiang Yun and said, "I'll live upstairs, you live downstairs!"

After assigning the rooms, the two of them went to their respective rooms. The day's events had already left Jiang Yun exhausted.

Lying on the soft bed, Jiang Yun took a deep breath, feeling some inexplicable emotions. From now on, he truly had a foothold in the Dou Qi Continent.

He would spend several years here cultivating.

At this moment, he began to organize the information he knew. Zi Yan had just been brought back to the academy by Su Qian. He wasn't sure if this was earlier than expected or right on time. 

But one thing was sure: Xiao Yan, the child of destiny in this world, was about the same age as him. This gave Jiang Yun enough time to develop.

Xiao Yan spent roughly seventy to eighty years cultivating in the Dou Qi Continent and another hundred years in the Great Thousand World. From now, it was nearly two hundred years until the final battle in the Great Thousand World.

That was enough time for him to grow!

Next up, he needed to make good plans to utilize his knowledge to quickly grow stronger in this world.

As he thought, Jiang Yun slowly closed his heavy eyes.

Night fell, enveloping the earth. The cool moonlight poured down, washing away the lingering warmth from the land.

In his room, Jiang Yun slept with his eyes closed. Strands of moonlight streamed through the window, shining on him. A strange scene unfolded as the cool moonlight rippled like water waves.

A tiny tip of a pagoda exposed on Jiang Yun's chest emitted a faint glow.

The next moment, Jiang Yun, who was originally asleep, felt a dizzying sensation. When he opened his eyes in a daze, he found himself in a pitch-black space.

There was no light, it was silent and cold.

"Child, you've arrived!"

Before Jiang Yun could react, a blurry figure slowly appeared.

Seeing the figure, turbulent emotions flashed within Jiang Yun, but he quickly composed himself and respectfully said, "You must be Senior Tower Spirit! Thank you for saving my life!"

"Senior Qing Ming." Although the Qing Ming Tower was a weapon forged by Jiang Hong and an extension of his life, Jiang Yun wouldn't call anyone else 'Grandfather.' For him, Jiang Hong was the true 'Grandfather.'

"Child, what kind of person do you wish to become in the future?" Qing Ming was indifferent to Jiang Yun's attitude and quietly watched him. The deep gaze seemed to penetrate his heart.

"I want to fulfill Grandfather's dream. The Evil Spirit Tribe is not just disposable cannon fodder!" Jiang Yun said determinedly.

A flicker of color flashed in Qing Ming's eyes. He warmly said, "That will be a path filled with danger and hardship."

"I'm not afraid!" Jiang Yun replied calmly, unwavering determination on his young face.

"Good, very good! I brought you to this unique continent for a reason," Qing Ming said, laughing heartily.

There's no fear of children who are willing to train vigorously, only fear of those without ambition!

From Qing Ming's perspective, Jiang Yun already showed the potential to rise to the pinnacle of the Great Thousand World.

"Is there something special about this continent?" 

Jiang Yun wasn't excited by Qing Ming's praise; instead, he became curious about the special nature of the Dou Qi Continent. The most impressive aspect he knew was its various mystical flames. Was there something unknown about this place, he wondered?

"This continent is not that simple!" Qing Ming said, gazing deep into the distance as if he could see through the tower into an unknown land.

Jiang Yun remained silent, quietly waiting for Qing Ming's answer. His memories told him he didn't know everything about this continent!

"The fire attribute energy here is peculiar, producing many strange flames. Do you know why?" Qing Ming asked, showing interest.

Jiang Yun fell silent, feeling annoyed by the cryptic question.

Playfully teasing Jiang Yun, Qing Ming felt much better and laughed, "The truth is, I don't know either!"

"." Jiang Yun stared blankly at Qing Ming. Was he being fooled?

"Don't look at me like that. I am just a weapon, and now I'm in a semi-awake state. I merely brought you to the place with the most extraordinary aura by instinct," Qing Ming explained, spreading his hands and pointing to his somewhat ethereal body.

"How did this happen? Is it the cost of protecting me and bringing me to the Dou Qi Continent?" Jiang Yun felt a pang of guilt.

"Hehe, don't worry, it's not your fault. Remember the Holy Celestial Flame?" Qing Ming tried to comfort Jiang Yun.

"Could it be..."

"Yes, it's suppressed inside my tower. When you reach the Dou Practitioner level, you can come here and start absorbing it step by step. It will be a critical resource for your growth."

Qing Ming's words made Jiang Yun's heartbeat quicken. This was the Holy Celestial Flame, the flame of the Holy Celestial Emperor. Before Xiao Yan reached his peak, it was the top flame in the Great Thousand World.

Even though it was just a sub-flame, it rivaled the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame and the Nihility Devouring Flame.

Perhaps even stronger!

"Whew—"

Forcing down his excitement, Jiang Yun regained his composure, earnestly looking at Qing Ming and asking, "Senior, please tell me about the special aspects of the Dou Qi Continent!"

(The End)