Deduction, Zi Yan's experience

Inside the Quiet Room, Shen Wen sat cross-legged, a wisp of Fallen Heart Flame dancing silently on his fingertip.

He closed his eyes and concentrated, the circulation route of the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations and the fragmented insights obtained from the Burning Flame Valley's inheritance crystal repeatedly flowing through his mind.

"Resonating at a special frequency to unlock the deeper power of the flame..."

Shen Wen whispered in his heart, attempting to guide the Fallen Heart Flame to circulate according to the trajectory of the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations' first transformation.

Boom!

The temperature in the Quiet Room suddenly soared, and Shen Wen's aura surged upward. A phantom image of crimson flames flashed across the surface of his body before vanishing.

He opened his eyes, carefully sensing the change that had just occurred.

"My strength has increased by about ten percent."

Shen Wen frowned slightly.

This increase would be considered terrifying for an ordinary Dou Zong, but for his current foundation as a Six-Star Dou Zong who could rival or even suppress a Nine-Rotation Dou Zun, it indeed seemed somewhat insufficient.

"After all, while the Fallen Heart Flame is strong, it is ultimately a Heavenly Flame, and its inherent 'power level' is limited.

The 'key' that is the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations can only open a 'lock' of a certain size."

He quickly understood the crux of the matter and was not disappointed. Instead, the light in his eyes grew even brighter. "But what I want has never been to use it to open the 'Heavenly Flame' lock."

His consciousness sank into his Qi Sea.

The crimson Flame Ancestral Symbol, radiating a vast and ancient aura, floated quietly, echoing the devouring ancestral talisman and space ancestral talisman nearby.

The power of an ancestral talisman was far more profound and vast than a Heavenly Flame, and the laws it contained pointed directly to the Origin of heaven and earth.

"If I can apply the concept of 'deep resonance, unlocking the internal' from the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations to the ancestral talismans..."

Shen Wen took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart.

This was by no means an easy task; the level of an ancestral talisman was far beyond that of a Heavenly Flame.

Its internal structure and power circulation methods were incredibly profound. With even the slightest carelessness, the backlash would be enough to instantly wound or even annihilate him.

He did not try rashly, but instead began to circulate the Future Non-Existence Sutra.

A clear glow flowed through his Sea of Consciousness as he began to use the Flame Ancestral Symbol as a foundation, combining it with the principles of the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations to perform countless deductions, simulations, and verifications.

This was a slow process that could not be rushed... Meanwhile.

Deep within a secret mountain range managed by the Snake-People Clan.

"Old man Shen, is this the place?"

Zi Yan stood on her tiptoes, her large jade-green eyes curiously peering at the misty, deep valley ahead.

Dressed in a purple dress, her small nose twitched slightly as if she were sniffing something.

Beside her, the tall Xiong Tao carried a pitch-black iron staff and said in a booming voice, "Young Lord, Elder Shen Tian said there's a large snake here, just right for you to stretch your limbs."

Shen Tian nodded with a steady expression and pointed toward the depths of the valley. "According to... according to the intelligence we gathered earlier, a Five-Star Dou Huang level 'Nine Nether Python' resides here.

It is a distant branch Bloodline of the Nine Serene Earth Nether Python. Its intelligence is low, but its ferocity is high.

Its attribute is cold and yin, which is perfect for you to practice with, Lady Zi Yan, and then Lady Qing Lin can subdue it."

Standing beside Zi Yan, Qing Lin nodded gently upon hearing this. Deep within her jade-green pupils, the phantoms of three small flower petals were faintly visible.

Her aura was restrained, and she was already at the Peak of the Dou Wang stage, just a step away from a Breakthrough to Dou Huang.

If she could control a powerful snake-type Demonic Beast and devour its Soul, she would surely step into the Dou Huang stage!

"Great! I’ve been bored to death in the city lately!"

Zi Yan cheered. She was now a Two-Star Dou Huang, and as a Void Ancient Dragon, even when facing a Five-Star Dou Huang Demonic Beast,

she felt no fear due to the nature of her Bloodline and power; she even possessed a natural suppressing force.

Without another word, her small body darted out with a 'whoosh,' charging straight into the depths of the valley, following that cold and fishy scent.

Xiong Tao and Shen Tian exchanged a look and hurriedly followed, while Qing Lin also used her movement technique to lightly follow behind.

At the deepest part of the valley, beside a cold pool.

The pool water was as black as ink, radiating a bone-chilling cold.

Jagged rocks lined the edge of the pool, where a giant python, several buckets thick and dozens of feet long, lay coiled on a large bluestone, resting.

Its entire body was covered in dark purple scales that shimmered with a faint blue light, and there were two inconspicuous bumps on its head. This was the Nine Nether Python.

Sensing the intruders' presence, the Nine Nether Python suddenly raised its hideous head. Its scarlet tongue flickered, emitting a threatening 'hissing' sound as the cold pressure of a Dou Huang filled the air.

"Big guy, take this!"

Zi Yan's excitement outweighed her tension. She clenched her small hand, and her fist, surrounded by purple light, smashed toward the massive snake head without any fancy tricks.

As the fist passed, the air produced a low sonic boom.

The Nine Nether Python was enraged by this provocation. Its massive tail swept out like a steel whip, creating a shrill whistling sound and a heavy, fishy wind.

Bang!

The fist and tail collided, producing a muffled thud. Zi Yan's small body swayed as she took half a step back, while the Nine Nether Python let out a hiss of pain, several scales on its tail shattering.

In a pure clash of strength, Zi Yan, who possessed the power of the Void Ancient Dragon, actually had a slight advantage!

Roar!

The Nine Nether Python was completely enraged. It opened its mouth and spat out a breath of faint blue cold poison, which covered even the rocks in a layer of frost as it passed.

At the same time, its massive body moved flexibly, biting and striking from different angles, demonstrating the full extent of a Five-Star Dou Huang's power.

Zi Yan, however, grew more courageous as she fought. Her movements were agile, and her strength was overbearing. She often met force with force, causing the Nine Nether Python to hiss repeatedly.

The purple Dou Qi light and the faint blue cold poison constantly collided, turning the valley into a mess.

Xiong Tao and Shen Tian stood guard in the distance and did not intervene; this kind of battle was excellent training for Zi Yan.

Qing Lin watched the battle intently, her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils flickering slightly.

The battle lasted for about fifteen minutes. The Nine Nether Python was now covered in wounds, its aura withered, and the fierce light in its eyes replaced by fear.

Although Zi Yan was also panting and her face was flushed, her Battle Intent remained high.

"That's enough!" Shen Tian said in a deep voice.

Hearing this, Zi Yan spotted an opening and gave a soft cry. Her speed suddenly increased, and she instantly appeared at the Nine Nether Python's vital seven-inch spot, her fist wrapped in dense purple light smashing down!

Bang!

The Nine Nether Python suffered a heavy blow. Its massive body suddenly stiffened and then slumped weakly to the ground, only able to emit a powerless wail, having lost all ability to resist.

"Qing Lin, hurry!" Zi Yan wiped the sweat from her forehead and waved excitedly.

Qing Lin nodded and stepped forward, her jade-green pupils looking directly into the Nine Nether Python's terrified, scarlet snake eyes.

Deep within her pupils, the three-flower phantom slowly rotated, and an invisible, powerful pressure originating from the depths of her Bloodline and Soul emanated outward.

The Nine Nether Python's body trembled violently. Before this pupil power, its thin Nine Serene Earth Nether Python Bloodline brought a doubled sense of fear and submission.

The control process was unexpectedly smooth. Qing Lin's pupil power quickly penetrated its Soul, leaving a brand.

However, just as the control was about to be completed—

Buzz!