"Alright, I can agree to your request!"
"But I want to know, can you really handle it?"
After Xiao Ming spoke, Feng Xianhuang replied softly.
Although dual cultivation with fire could be a bit awkward, she was, after all, a reborn Empress and wouldn't be shy about such matters. More importantly, she didn't reject Xiao Ming.
What she was worried about was...
Xiao Ming had only been practicing fire control for a few days. Could he fully master the Chaos True Fire? A slight mistake could lead to disastrous consequences for both of them.
"Can I handle it?"
Xiao Ming's lips curled slightly at her words, almost ready to prove his prowess to Feng Xianhuang.
To show her that he, the senior brother who could conquer the Peak Master of Jade Maiden Peak, was indeed capable in certain aspects!
Of course, Xiao Ming knew Feng Xianhuang wasn't referring to that. She was questioning his fire control skills.
He didn't bother explaining and instead summoned the Chaos True Fire with a flick of his wrist.
The flames in his hand transformed continuously.
Sometimes they became flying beasts, sometimes formations of spiritual weapons, and even two small figures fighting or forming a complex flame array.
Such exquisite fire control made Feng Xianhuang's pupils contract.
Unexpectedly, in just a few days, Xiao Ming's fire control had reached such a masterful level!
It seemed he was close to mastering the Burning Flame Controlling Fire Technique.
"Is this level of fire control enough to satisfy you?"
Seeing Feng Xianhuang's shock, Xiao Ming raised an eyebrow slightly and withdrew the Chaos True Fire.
"But next, I need to refine the Heavenly Transformation True Fire. Once that's done, I'll come find you for dual cultivation."
With that, Xiao Ming ignored Feng Xianhuang and walked straight into his cave.
"This guy is growing too fast. In just a few days, he's reached this level. What will he become with more time?"
Watching Xiao Ming's retreating figure, Feng Xianhuang couldn't help but clench her fists.
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When she first met Xiao Ming, although she recognized his Chaos Body, she didn't see him as a rival.
With her ancient phoenix bloodline and the experience of a previous life, she was confident she could suppress him.
But over the past few days, Xiao Ming had shown terrifying comprehension and an abnormal combat boost, like a reincarnated ancient god or demon.
This left Feng Xianhuang deeply shaken.
She even doubted if, in twenty days, their first comparison would just be her handing benefits to him!
"No, in my previous life, I reached the seventh level of the Emperor realm. How can I doubt myself because of his monstrous talent?!"
"So what if he's strong?"
"I will definitely be stronger than him!"
"Until the very end, I will never admit defeat!"
Before her inner turmoil could take hold, Feng Xianhuang suppressed it, exuding strong confidence.
Throughout history, countless geniuses had emerged.
But without corresponding perseverance and effort, they were often surpassed by those less talented!
This dual cultivation was an opportunity.
If she could fully understand Xiao Ming's Chaos True Fire, discarding the dross and taking the essence, her True Phoenix Fire would surely undergo a new transformation.
By then...
Suppressing Xiao Ming wouldn't be impossible!
Meanwhile, elsewhere.
In Liuyun City, at the Xiao family.
"You wretch! If you hadn't gone mad at the Fuyou Sacred Land, how would things have turned out like this?!"
Amidst the angry shouts, Xiao Tiance slapped Lin Wanqing across the face, swelling her cheek.
"Hahaha, it's all my fault, and you, Xiao Tiance, did nothing wrong?!"
After being slapped, Lin Wanqing lifted her head, her hair disheveled, a look of madness and hatred on her face.
"I was just trying to win back Ming'er, but you all opposed me!"
"For your male chauvinism, you not only hit me in front of so many people but also dared to call me a wretched woman!"
"No matter how wretched I am, I was the partner you chose. You're worse than a pig or a dog!"
"And Ren'er..."
"That ungrateful son dared to call me a bitch in front of everyone. I must have been out of my mind to give birth to such a bastard!"
"He challenged Ming'er to a life-and-death duel in public and ended up being beaten like a dog by Ming'er!"
"That's the kind of bastard you, Xiao Tiance, raised, just like you, bullying the weak and fearing the strong but without any real ability!"
Driven to madness, Lin Wanqing cursed Xiao Tiance furiously.
If her cultivation hadn't been restricted, she might have attacked him directly.
"You wretch, how dare you spout nonsense?!"
Seeing Lin Wanqing's madness, Xiao Tiance slapped her again and then shouted to the other elders of the Xiao family.
"From today, strip Lin Wanqing of all her honors in the Xiao family and throw her into the dungeon. Without my permission, no one can release her!"
"Hahaha, strip me of my honors in the Xiao family? Throw me into the dungeon under strict watch?"
"Xiao Tiance, you're so impressive!"
After Xiao Tiance spoke, Lin Wanqing retorted sarcastically.
"Do you think today's situation is all my doing? Do you think stripping me of my honors will fix everything? Do you think throwing me into the dungeon will secure your position as head of the family?!"
"You favored your younger son, forced Ming'er to take the blame for Ren'er, and made him leave the Xiao family. That was you!"
"I was just a blind accomplice, but you, Xiao Tiance, are the true culprit!"
"If the Xiao family doesn't remove you as head, the entire family will face disaster!"
"Silence!!"
Hearing Lin Wanqing's sharp words, Xiao Tiance's face turned red with anger, and he was about to strike her down with his cultivation.
He had intended to spare her life for the sake of their marriage.
Unexpectedly, this woman was courting death, trying to incite others against him!
"She's right..."
Just as Xiao Tiance was about to strike Lin Wanqing, a deep voice sounded, and an elder appeared beside Lin Wanqing, intercepting Xiao Tiance's attack.
With a muffled explosion, the true essence shockwave swept through the hall, only to be suppressed by the many strong individuals present.
This scene caused the Xiao family members' expressions to change.
Because the one who intervened...
Was the Xiao family's Grand Elder, Xiao Tianhai, with a cultivation of the eighth level of the Tongtian realm.
He was also the most respected figure in the Xiao family besides Xiao Tiance.
"Grand Elder, what do you mean by this?!"
Facing Xiao Tianhai, who stood before him, Xiao Tiance's face was extremely grim.
"On the way back to the Xiao family, we elders discussed."
"Given the mistakes you and Lin Wanqing made, putting the Xiao family in a dangerous position, you are no longer fit to be the head of the Xiao family."
"So we unanimously decided to remove you from your position as head, and I will take over."
"Additionally, to resolve the current crisis and secure the support of the Fuyou Sacred Land."
"We need to take you and Lin Wanqing to seek Xiao Ming's forgiveness."
"I hope you will cooperate..."
As these words fell, the Xiao family hall fell into a dead silence, with many family members wide-eyed in disbelief.
They never expected the Grand Elder to step forward to seize the position of head and even plan to take Xiao Tiance and his wife to apologize.
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