Until Forever

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Chapter 49: Until Forever

"Evolve through devouring heavenly flames?!"

Hearing Yao Chen's words, Xiao Yan's heart trembled sharply.

Xiao Yan clearly remembered Yao Chen telling him that, back in the day, she had gone through endless hardships and near-death experiences to barely succeed in absorbing the Bone Chilling Flame.

However, cultivating this Flame Mantra meant going through several such life-and-death scenarios to evolve further?

Xiao Yan's eyes could not help but reveal a hint of astonishment.

A heaven-tier technique—just the sound of it was enticing, and even Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel tempted.

But the process was simply too dangerous.

The most critical issue, however, was that Xiao Yan had no compelling reason to risk his life. He understood this point clearly.

Yet deep down, Xiao Yan also vaguely understood that while cultivating the Flame Mantra might not be important for him, it was crucial for Yao Chen.

Otherwise, Yao Chen would not have brought up this technique to him.

If that were the case, Xiao Yan saw no need to hesitate.

"Teacher," Xiao Yan cupped his hands solemnly toward Yao Chen, "this disciple is willing to cultivate the Flame Mantra."

!!!

Xiao Yan's words left Yao Chen stunned, the words she had yet to speak stuck in her throat.

She believed that with Xiao Yan's character, there was a significant chance he would cultivate the Flame Mantra for her sake.

But Yao Chen never expected Xiao Yan to agree before she could fully explain the pros and cons.

"Xiao Yan?! Won't you reconsider?" Yao Chen stared at Xiao Yan in shock, her tone becoming somewhat anxious. "The choice of a cultivation technique is extremely important for your early cultivation. Moreover, the chance of successfully cultivating this Flame Mantra is less than 20%! It comes with constant life-threatening risks!"

Cultivating the Flame Mantra meant enduring the pain and danger of absorbing heavenly flames multiple times. Xiao Yan could not possibly be unaware of this!

Looking at Yao Chen in midair, whose face was full of urgency, Xiao Yan smiled faintly. A gentle yet firm expression appeared on his face as he said softly:

"Teacher, do you need this disciple to cultivate the Flame Mantra?"

"A drop of water in kindness should be repaid with a spring. What's more, Teacher, you have helped me and the Xiao Clan so much in the past. At the moment, this disciple lacks the means to repay your kindness, and the only way to do so is by fulfilling this wish of yours."

"Thus, cultivating the Flame Mantra is an obligation I cannot shirk. No matter how arduous or dangerous the road ahead may be, this disciple will give it his all!"

In Yao Chen's dazed gaze, Xiao Yan knelt on both knees, cupping his hands and solemnly declaring:

"I am your disciple; you are my benefactor and mentor. This is the natural order of things!"

Looking at Xiao Yan bowing before her, Yao Chen gradually regained her senses.

Her eyes couldn't help but grow moist.

Yes, Xiao Yan was indeed such a person.

Always adhering to the righteous path, unwavering in his moral principles. He knew better than anyone how difficult his path would be.

Yet Xiao Yan remained determined to forge ahead without hesitation.

Cultivating the Flame Mantra would undoubtedly make his already challenging future even more arduous.

But so what?

If this kindness went unreturned, Xiao Yan's righteous path would become hollow. He wouldn't be able to face himself!

In his heart, there would be no regret in making this decision!

"Truly… stand up quickly!" Yao Chen waved her hand hastily, giving Xiao Yan a slightly reproachful glare. "You dare make me cry. What an audacious disciple. It seems I'll have to find a chance to teach you a good lesson in the future!"

"I beg Teacher for leniency," Xiao Yan replied with a chuckle, slowly rising to his feet.

As Yao Chen calmed her emotions, she looked seriously at Xiao Yan and said:

"Although you've agreed to cultivate the Flame Mantra, I still need to explain why I want you to cultivate it."

"Please go ahead, Teacher."

Xiao Yan nodded solemnly. Yao Chen pointed at her ethereal body and said:

"Under normal circumstances, I should have died a long time ago. It's only because my soul power is far stronger than that of ordinary people that I can temporarily exist in this form."

"If I had died cleanly back then, I wouldn't have any regrets, even if I had completely dissipated instead of ending up in this sorry state."

"However, there are unresolved doubts lingering in my heart. Therefore, I must escape this soul form and personally resolve the regrets of my past!"

After hearing Yao Chen's words, Xiao Yan keenly sensed the deep-seated anger and sorrow hidden in her eyes. He also grasped her meaning.

"You mean you want to be reborn?"

Xiao Yan frowned slightly.

The concept of resurrection was something Xiao Yan had never heard of. At least within his understanding, it was an impossibility.

But since Yao Chen had said so, there must be a reason for it. Xiao Yan immediately formed a guess in his heart.

"The Flame Mantra—can it achieve this?"

"Yes!" Yao Chen confirmed excitedly. "According to the technique's records, cultivating the Flame Mantra to its pinnacle allows for the creation of a body capable of housing a soul, enabling me to fully resurrect!"

However, after her brief excitement, Yao Chen calmed down again. Her face turned somber as she continued:

"That said, although the technique records this as possible, I can't guarantee its authenticity. After all, there has never been a successful case of cultivating this technique. In my heart, I also hold a half-believing, half-doubting attitude. But…"

"The means to let you revive might only be this, correct?" Xiao Yan interjected, then clenched his fist firmly. "Whether for me or for you, this possibility is enough!"

"For my Teacher, Xiao Yan will take the gamble. So what if it's risky? Besides, some things can only be known by doing them to the end!"

Xiao Yan grinned, a spirited expression Yao Chen had never seen before spreading across his face!

At this moment, Yao Chen finally realized one thing.

No matter how composed Xiao Yan appeared in daily life, he was ultimately still a hot-blooded youth!

"The more challenging the task, the greater the sense of accomplishment upon success. Whether it's my righteous path or the Flame Mantra!"

Xiao Yan spoke firmly, his eyes burning with flames of determination!

Although he pursued righteousness, a smooth-sailing life was never what Xiao Yan desired!

On the contrary, the pursuit of righteousness was not only about achieving his ideals but also about savoring the arduous journey toward them!

As long as it was something he sought in his heart, the more difficult it was, the more alive Xiao Yan felt!

Seeing Xiao Yan's demeanor, which deviated entirely from his usual maturity, Yao Chen also smiled.

Just like a festive celebration, it was at moments like these that Xiao Yan revealed his true self.

A young man who, for his ideals, pushed forward fearlessly in the face of adversity!

Yao Chen quietly watched Xiao Yan, her gaze increasingly filled with satisfaction. Deep in her heart, she had already made up her mind.

Whether or not Xiao Yan could ultimately succeed in refining a body for her, she would support him with everything she had, holding nothing back.

Until forever.

(End of Chapter)

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