Chapter 1091: I Will Kill Whoever Dares Touch You!
Xiao Yan"s hand slightly curled. A suction force pulled the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva from the jade box into his hand. His eyes coagulated. A green-white flame separated from the surface of the Little Fairy Doctor"s body. After which, it wrapped around the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva.
When the flame made contact with the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva, it immediately began to writhe as though it had been provoked. From the looks of it, it seemed that it intended to escape the flame.
Xiao Yan would not allow such a situation to occur. The Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva might possess a unique effect, but it needed to undergo a slight refinement by the Heavenly Flame before it could be used on the Little Fairy Doctor"s body.
The green-white flame churned even more intensely. He slightly clenched his hand. Under this frightening temperature, the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva lasted two to three minutes before it gradually ceased wiggling…
"Huh?"
Xiao Yan removed the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva from the flame after the refinement was completed. However, he was surprised to see that the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva had gradually revealed many emerald-green, dust-like particles. In the blink of an eye, they formed an emerald-green bead the size of a palm.
The Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva slightly trembled the instant the emerald-green bead was formed. Immediately, this bead fell and was grabbed by Xiao Yan"s hand.
This emerald-green bead was not smooth. Instead, it felt a little rough. However, one could sense a thriving life force when one held it in one"s hands.
"This is… Bodhisattva Seed?" Xiao Yan"s eyes revealed his surprise as he looked at the emerald-green bead, that had appeared in his hand for no reason. A moment later, his eyes focused as he exclaimed.
The Bodhisattva Seed, like the Bodhisattva Heart, was something that originated from the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. However, this kind of rare item was just as rare as the Bodhisattva Heart. Normally, it would transform into powder in an instant after falling from the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. It was extremely difficult for an outsider to obtain.
"The precipitation within the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva can actually form the Bodhisattva Seed?" Xiao Yan"s eyes flashed quickly as he suddenly came to an understanding. The legend says that one would be able to sense the existence of the Bodhisattva Heart by obtaining the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva was indeed true. However, the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva in the legend should mean the Bodhisattva Seed!
Only by obtaining the Bodhisattva Seed would one obtain the chance to sense the legendary Bodhisattva Heart!
Xiao Yan slowly clenched his hand. A joy flashed through his eyes. He did not expect this unintentional consequence would enable him to obtain this unique item. A divine item like the Bodhisattva Heart possessed an allure that could not be matched by an elite Dou Zun because the Bodhisattva Heart could raise the chances of success while one was advancing to the Dou Sheng cla.s.s. Just this point alone was enough to cause every elite Dou Zun to pounce on it like a moth attracted to fire.
Xiao Yan did not have time to carefully study why he did not sense anything after obtaining this Bodhisattva Seed. His hand grabbed the cold jade box suspended beside him and carefully placed the Bodhisattva Seed into it. After which, he returned the box to his Storage Ring. This thing was far too precious. If word were to spread, it would end up resulting in a big commotion. Even some old demon Dou Zuns, who were living in seclusion, would likely be lured out by this. At that time, he would have to flee with all his might. Therefore, Xiao Yan made up his mind. If he did not possess sufficient strength, it was best that he did not find the Bodhisattva Heart. Otherwise, he would really end up in a miserable state and would lose more than he would gain.
After storing away the Bodhisattva Seed, Xiao Yan"s eyes swiftly looked back at the Little Fairy Doctor in front of him, whose body was trembling while her eyes were tightly shut. Subsequently, he grabbed the emerald-green Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva from the flame. He inhaled a deep breath of air and pressed it against the Little Fairy Doctor"s smooth lower abdomen.
The Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva had just made contact with the Little Fairy Doctor"s body when it emitted a squeaking sound. It found her pores and quietly entered her body.
An emerald-green color, that was filled with life, immediately spread from the Little Fairy Doctor"s lower abdomen after the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva entered it. Within a couple of breaths, it completely circulated around the Little Fairy Doctor"s body.
An emerald-green liquid adhered on every corner of the Little Fairy Doctor"s body. Upon the invasion of this Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva, her veins and muscles, that had lost some life because of the poison air, once again began to radiate with life. The density of the life force being emitted was even greater than it had been before.
"It is indeed worthy of being the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva…"
Joy flashed across Xiao Yan"s face as he sensed the life force swiftly radiating from the Little Fairy Doctor"s body. The effectiveness of the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva had exceeded his expectations.
"Next will be to resolve the strength of the Woeful Poison…"
Xiao Yan"s expression once again turned grave. He curled two of his fingers and swiftly pressed them against the Little Fairy Doctor"s lower abdomen. Following the arrival of his fingers, the green-white flame, surrounding the grayish swirl, immediately split apart, forming a small opening. Wave after wave of emerald-green liquid swiftly entered through the gap. Finally, it carried a slight gurgling sound as it charged into the gray poison swirl.
The gray-colored poison gas, that was filled with a deadly aura, immediately reacted after the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva touched it. The grayish gas crazily churned. While it churned, the deadly aura contained within her body was swiftly neutralized by the life force contained within the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva.
"Little Fairy Doctor, circulate your Dou Qi and suppress the poison gas. Turn it into a Poison Dan!"
Xiao Yan immediately let out a stern cry after sensing the swiftly disappearing deadly aura. The cry was just like thunder as it rumbled to the deepest parts of the Little Fairy Doctor"s soul.
The Little Fairy Doctor"s soul recovered some consciousness after this cry from Xiao Yan. After which, she hurriedly circulated her Dou Qi and followed the method that was described by the Poison Dan method from back then. She gradually began to suppress the mighty poison gas!
Under the Little Fairy Doctor"s control, this poison gas spiral began to head to the Monster Core located at the middle. The Monster Core began to emit a wild, violent energy in the face of the poison gas in an attempt to resist the erosion…
"Boom!"
This kind of poison gas and wild energy collision did not last long before it suddenly unleashed a wave of deep m.u.f.fled sounds. The energy within the Monster Core was swiftly swallowed and occupied by the Woeful Poison vapor…
Along with the erosion of this poison gas, the Monster Core began to turn round, and the crystal started to emit a gray l.u.s.ter…
The gray-colored poison gas spiral continued to rotate at a rapid speed. Mighty Woeful Poison gas surged unceasingly into the round Monster Core. As more Dou Qi surged into it, the size of that Monster Core shrank at a slow pace…
"Hu… thank the heavens."
Xiao Yan exclaimed in the outside world when he sensed the orderly scene occurring within the Little Fairy Doctor"s body. Immediately, a tiredness rose within his heart. After which, his limbs collapsed. Everything seemed to have smoothly progressed. Currently, all he needed to do was wait for the Little Fairy Doctor to absorb all of the Woeful Poison gas. Once the Poison Dan was formed, the Woeful Poison gas would be fully under the Little Fairy Doctor"s control. It would no longer erupt without reason.
It had been many years since he had made his promise to the Little Fairy Doctor. Now, he had finally fulfilled it!
While Xiao Yan was resolving the Woeful Poison Body"s problem for the Little Fairy Doctor, there was a cold aura spreading within a large hall located deep within an icy region far from Ye City.
"You left with fifty-four people, yet you are the only one who has returned. Tian She, is this the accountability that you have brought back?"
A white-robed figure was seated on an ice-cold throne in an ice-cold hall. A pair of emotionless eyes glanced at the old man creeping on the ground within the hall. His calm voice, however, caused the coldness within the hall to soar.
"Valley chief, this entire matter is not related to this subordinate. All of it is because there is a mistake in the report. There is an elite Dou Zun in that group. This subordinate can be considered lucky to have managed to escape and return this time around."
The old man on the ground of the hall raised his head. He was surprisingly Elder Tian She who had escaped from the hands of Tian Huo zun-zhe.
"Dou Zun? How many star Dou Zun?"
A ripple appeared in the eyes of the human figure on the ice-cold throne when he heard this.
"He should only be a one star Dou Zun. Otherwise, this subordinate would not have been able to escape from his hands." Tian She hesitated for a moment before respectfully replying.
"Ke ke, no wonder he is able to turn Tian She into such a miserable state. He is a one star Dou Zun." An elderly voice suddenly sounded. If one were to follow the voice and look over, one would see another old man in a white leather outfit located in a corner of the hall. A smile was hung on this old man"s face. He did not possess the respect an ordinary person would show when mentioning a Dou Zun.
"Only one star huh…" The human figure on the ice-cold throne slightly nodded. His finger gently pressed on his large armrest. A moment later, he spoke in a faint voice, "This venerable self must obtain the Woeful Poison Body. If it"s a one star Dou Zun, he does not possess the qualification to get this venerable self to give up. Do you know where that group headed to?"
Tian She shook his head with some embarra.s.sment when he heard his question. He hardly had the time to flee. Where would he find the time to bother about the whereabouts of those fellows?
The human figure on the ice throne frowned when he saw Tian She shake his head. A chill, that caused one"s heart to palpitate, slowly permeated the hall.
Tian She trembled under this frightening chill that would even cause Dou Qi to freeze.
"Tsk tsk, Bing zun-zhe, there is no need to get angry. We are aware of where that group of people is…" A strange black vapor suddenly appeared within the hall while a coldness spread. Immediately, the black fog gathered, transforming into a human figure. The black fog wiggled and a faint metallic clanging sound was emitted from within.
"Hall of Souls? You have actually come to my Ice River Valley, what rare guests…" The appearance of the black fog did not caused the human figure on the icy-cold throne to feel even the least bit surprised. He simply spoke in an indifferent manner.
"Tsk tsk, there is someone within that group who is a target of our Hall of Souls. Since we have similar motive, we might be able to join hands together this time around. What does Bing zun-zhe think?" A strange laugh was emitted from the wiggling black fog.
"The Woeful Poison Body belongs to my Ice River Valley. We will leave the others to you…" The human figure on the ice-cold throne slowly stood up. A frightening air seemed to have been spat out of his breath, transforming into a cold stream that spread apart. He spoke these words softly after glancing at the figure made of black fog.
"You are indeed worthy of being Bing zun-zhe. This boldness is something that an ordinary person has difficulty matching. Tsk tsk, in that case, I hope that we will cooperate well…"
While a large hand was moving against Xiao Yan"s group in an ice-cold, large hall, the s.p.a.ce of a Wormhole on the far edge of the Pill Region began to form some ripples. Immediately, many human figures broke through the s.p.a.ce and appeared. After which, they emitted some "swoosh swoosh" sounds and stood orderly in this open s.p.a.ce. Numerous powerful killing auras spat out like volcanoes, causing this open ground to instantly become silent. Everyone were stunned as they looked at the black-colored figures. The hearts of those with stronger eyesight would beat rapidly at this moment because they would have discovered that the weakest among these black figures was at the Dou Huang cla.s.s!
Their hearts would start beating even quicker when their eyes moved over the two black-clothed, old men, who were the leaders. They caused the s.p.a.ce around them to distort by simply standing there. The entire area had become quiet as their vast, mighty auras spread, causing quite a number of self-proclaimed experts to tremble.
These black figures did not leave immediately after landing on the ground because the s.p.a.ce of once again became distorted soon after they landed.
When the s.p.a.ce became distorted, the many black figures, with the exception of the two leading old men, emitted a swish sound. They knelt to the distorted s.p.a.ce with one knee on the ground in front of many shocked eyes! There was a respect that came from their hearts appearing in their eyes.
Numerous dull gazes slowly turned to the distorted s.p.a.ce. Expert Dou Zongs knelt and welcomed while elite Dou Zuns lowered their heads. This terrifying lineup was something they had seen for the first time in all these years. They really wanted to know which d.a.m.n… ultimate authority possessed such greatness?
It was likely that even the three valleys and two sects didn"t possess such an ability.
The fluctuating s.p.a.ce slowly came to a stop in front of many people"s unblinking eyes. Immediately, a delicate figure slowly appeared in the distorted s.p.a.ce. After which, she lifted her leg gently and strode through the s.p.a.ce, appearing in this sunny area.
The delicate-looking green-clothed lady gently placed her foot on the empty ground while the entire place was silent. Her alluring, exquisite face was gently raised. She looked in the direction of the distant Ye City. Immediately, she revealed a smile.
A smile that could ruin a city!
"Xiao Yan ge-ge. With Xun Er around, anyone who dares to touch you… I will kill them!"
Chapter 1092: Core Bead
Numerous rays of light scattered down from the sky onto the ancient altar. Finally, they entered the interior of the altar, as though it had a true form, bringing about wave after wave of warmth.
Xiao Yan sat cross-legged under the many intersecting light rays. He glanced at the Little Fairy Doctor in front of him. There was no longer even the faintest bit of poison vapor being emitted from the surface of her body. Her skin, that had originally been a pale-white because of the Woeful Poison Body, had once again emitted healthy, sleek, red color. Clearly, this body of hers, that had been destroyed by the poison over many years, had once again been revitalized.
Xiao Yan"s eyes swept around before they paused on the Little Fairy Doctor"s smooth lower abdomen. At this moment, a surging energy was located at that spot. Moreover, this energy was continuously shrinking to that spot at a speed visible to the naked eye. In the face of this shrinking, the Little Fairy Doctor"s naked body appeared like warm jade as it slowly emitted a faint l.u.s.ter. Looking from a distance, she appeared just like a fairy in the sky, giving her a holy feeling.
Xiao Yan"s eyes swept around some more before being lowered. An ordinary person was unable to imagine just how difficult it was to resist this allure when it was spread at an unexpected time. It was just like a G.o.ddess in one"s heart suddenly revealing an enchanting appearance in front of oneself. It was just like a charm being suddenly unleashed.
Xiao Yan"s eyes observed his nose while his nose observed his heart. This lasted for a moment but Xiao Yan was still unable to focus his mind. Immediately, he let out a bitter laugh. He took out a large robe from his Storage Ring and gently covered the Little Fairy Doctor"s lovely body. He was also an ordinary man. It was best that there was less of such temptation. One would be psychologically deformed if there was too much of it.
After completing this safety precaution, Xiao Yan finally let out a sigh of relief. His eyes wandered in all directions. The light being reflected from the smooth stone walls caused him to narrow his eyes. By sitting within this altar, it appeared as though he was in a world of sunlight. It seemed as if this altar was another bright sun surrounding them.
Currently, the interior of the Little Fairy Doctor"s body could be considered to have entered an orderly state. As long as she compressed the Woeful Poison vapor into the Monster Core, she would be able to successfully form the Poison Dan. This process was something Xiao Yan was unable to help with. All she could do was rely on her own strength.
Although there was nothing left for Xiao Yan to do in this place, it was naturally not possible for him to leave now. He needed to wait until the Little Fairy Doctor completely formed the Poison Dan before he could relax. After all, this Poison Dan method was something that he had no experience with…
Xiao Yan sat on the ground. He extended both of his hands in a bored manner and lazily stretched his waist. He s.h.i.+fted his eyes and suddenly stopped them on the bottomless hole within the altar.
Xiao Yan blinked his eyes. He hesitated for a moment before s.h.i.+fting his body, carefully moving to the side of the hole in the ground. His gaze drifted into it, only to see an endless darkness. Other than its creator, it was likely that no one knew just where this hole led.
"The fire affinity energy inside is indeed extremely dense…"
Xiao Yan fondled his chin. He was unclear of why this hole no longer emitted the core fire seedlings. However, he was indeed a little interested in this thing. Of course, one should say that he was interested in the Sun Flame of this altar.
After musing for a moment, Xiao Yan"s hand gently pressed against the hole in the ground. He let out a soft cry and a suction force surged out of his hand!
Following the surging of this suction force, a great amount of fire affinity energy was pulled up. Finally, it scattered. However, the so-called Core Fire Seedling did not appear.
Xiao Yan frowned when he saw this. He immediately let out a cold laugh. He did not believe that he was unable to pull out even a little Core Fire Seedling!
Xiao Yan resolved himself. He suddenly increased the suction force and wave after wave of dense fire affinity energy was continuously emitted from the hole in the ground. However, the so-called Core Fire Seedling still did not show itself.
This kind of crazy suction force continued for over ten minutes. Just when Xiao Yan was feeling somewhat helpless, a thought suddenly pa.s.sed through his heart. His hand quickly s.h.i.+fted aside!
After his hand was s.h.i.+fted aside, a wisp of an extremely tiny, blood-red fire seedling fled the hole in the ground with lightning-like speed.
This wisp of fiery-red fire seedling had just escaped when it made contact with the light rays above. Immediately, a ripple was formed between the two. One could hear a "puff" sound as a wave of extremely warm white-colored flame appeared out of nowhere in front of Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan was surprised as he looked at the flame in front of him. The flame was pure-white in color, but its interior was filled with countless vein-like blood threads. It was as though they were the blood vessels of this flame, covering its body.
"This is the Sun Flame?"
Xiao Yan gently extended his hand and received this white-colored flame. The fire energy within was extremely calm and did not possess the violence of other flames. However, with Xiao Yan"s eyesight, he was naturally able to tell that this Sun Flame was much stronger than some ordinary Beast Flames. Due to it not possessing violent characteristic, it might not be strong when it came to attacking, but it was exceptionally suitable to be used to refine pills. After all, it was a little easier to control it.
"I wonder if this Sun Flame can nourish my Flame Creation Skill?"
A thought suddenly pa.s.sed through Xiao Yan"s mind when he looked at this white flame. Currently, the Life Transformation Flame was only in an embryonic form. It was far from sufficient for him to use it to form the Extermination Fire Lotus. If this Sun Flame can also be turned into nourishment for the Life Transformation Flame like other beasts flames, he would have gained something for nothing.
Xiao Yan did not hesitate even a little as this thought flashed across his heart. He clenched his hand and absorbed the Sun Flame into his body. After which, the Glazed Lotus Heart Flame surged out and easily refined it. Following which, the flame was merged with the tiny Life Transformation Flame in his body.
"It is indeed effective…"
When the Sun Flame merged with the fire seed, Xiao Yan could clearly sense the fire seed significantly expand. This kind of swelling was far greater than when he absorbed some ordinary Beast Flames.
A joy flashed across Xiao Yan"s heart when he sensed the unique effect of this Sun Flame. This Sun Flame was not as difficult to tame as a Beast Flame. It was also extremely easy to refine it. If there was a large amount of it, it would be possible to cultivate this Life Transforming Fire Seed.
Upon thinking about how his Extermination Fire Lotus would have enough resources to be unleashed without worry after the strengthening of this Life Transforming Flame, Xiao Yan"s heart suddenly became fiery hot. His eyes suddenly turned to the hole in the ground in front of him as he laughed. He once again extended his hand and a suction force suddenly appeared!
This suction continued for over twenty minutes before the wisp of a tiny blood-colored fire seed sprang out of the hole in the ground. It was swallowed by Xiao Yan after it merged with the sunlight and formed the Sun Flame.
Having tasted the benefits of this Sun Flame, Xiao Yan became so happy that he ceased being tired. He repeatedly and forcefully removed Core Fire Seedlings from the hole in the ground. However, this method of his was clearly not a long term solution. The hole in the ground had already been exhausted of Core Fire Seedling. After being forcefully sucked out five or six times, the seedlings finally ceased appearing. Regardless of how Xiao Yan sucked, even until he was covered with perspiration, not one fire seedling came out.
"Has it really been sucked empty?"
Xiao Yan rubbed the perspiration on his forehead. He frowned and looked at the hole in the ground, which was void of any activity, before muttering to himself.
Xiao Yan knit his brows and mused for a moment. After which, he suddenly shut his eyes, and a majestic Spiritual Strength slowly spread from between his brows. Finally, it transformed into a tiny wisp as it entered the hole in a lightning-like fas.h.i.+on.
Xiao Yan"s Spiritual Strength immediately sensed a great heat after entering the hole in the ground. Even though his Spiritual Strength was protected by the Heavenly Flame, he still felt a slight giddiness.
Xiao Yan"s heart became cold as he sensed this giddiness. There was such a dense fire poison within the deep parts of this hole. Moreover, this kind of fire poison was even able to erode one"s soul…
Just when Xiao Yan was hesitant about withdrawing his Spiritual Strength, a red light suddenly flickered in the deepest regions of the dark-black hole.
"Huh?"
The flickering red light was sensed by Xiao Yan. Immediately, he let out a surprised cry. He hesitated for a moment before maneuvering his Spiritual Strength. He rushed over to the place where the red glow was flickering.
The shuttling speed of the Spiritual Strength was extremely fast. A moment later, the red glow appeared in front of Xiao Yan"s spiritual sight.
The red glow was emitted from a cl.u.s.ter of some unknown, sticky, blood-red liquid. This liquid was circular in shape and its size coincidentally sealed off the bottom of the hole.
"What a shocking fire affinity energy…"
Xiao Yan inhaled a breath of air the moment his gaze landed on the sticky, blood-red liquid. This sticky, solid-like liquid had been formed from countless amounts of pure fire affinity energy.
"No wonder this ground hole no longer produces any Core Fire Seedlings. They have all been blocked at this spot…"
Xiao Yan also obtained an understanding after seeing this cl.u.s.ter of blood-red liquid. However, he did not have any thoughts of dredging it. The energy contained within it was too wild and violent. If he touched even a little of it, the rest would also react. If he was careless, it was likely that even this Spiritual Strength would not be able to flee this hole in the ground.
Xiao Yan mused for a moment before finally deciding not to bother with it. Just when he was about to turn around and leave, however, he suddenly glanced over a red-colored light glow flickering within the red-colored liquid.
"This is?"
Xiao Yan"s soul turned its eyes toward that red-colored glow, only to see that there was a thumb-sized, round, red bead suspended within the sticky blood-colored liquid!
The blood-red bead might not be big, but at a glance, it appeared just like a fire bead with a flame burning above it. Its outer appearance was exceptionally mysterious.
Xiao Yan"s Spiritual gaze was startled as he looked at the blood-red bead. A moment later, he finally inhaled a deep breath.
"Core Bead?"
Chapter 1093: Obtain
Core Bead. Normally, it was called the Core Fire Bead. It was a kind of energy bead formed from essence energy that was found deep underground after a countless number of years. This kind of bead contained an extremely vast, mighty energy within it. It was rumored that some tier 8 or even tier 9 medicinal pill would use this legendary Core Fire Bead.
This legendary Core Bead was usually hidden deep underground and was extremely difficult to find. However, when some volcanoes erupted, the Core Bead hidden deep within might be spat out. Normally speaking, most Core Beads in the hands of certain individuals were obtained by this method. It was extremely rare for someone to personally find this Core Bead deep underground like Xiao Yan just did.
Xiao Yan"s heart involuntarily beat a little faster when he saw this Core Bead. He similarly understood just how rare a Core Bead was. Moreover, the Core Bead was also a key ingredient in refining the Core Lightning Bead.
The Core Lightning Bead was not a medicinal pill. Instead, it was a refinement that utilized an extremely unorthodox formula. It referred a kind of strange refining method to refine the Core Bead. If the refinement was a success, it would end up forming a Core Lightning Bead. This thing could not be consumed by a person, but it possess an extremely terrifying might. Even an elite Dou Zun would at least suffer serious injuries even if they did not die should they be struck head-on by this thing.
Xiao Yan had accidentally come across the refinement of this Core Lightning Bead while searching through the medicinal formulae that Yao Lao had left behind. He had remembered it due to its shocking strength. After having arrived in the Central Plains, Xiao Yan had thought of creating one. However, he could only place this thought in his heart due to the difficulty of finding the Core Bead. He never expected that he would be this blessed today…
"If I am able to obtain it, it would end up being a kind of lethal trump card…"
Xiao Yan focused on the fiery-red bead within the blood-red sticky energy. He mused for a moment before he was finally unable to endure the temptation in his heart. Wealth was found amid danger. It was worthwhile to take a little risk for a unique treasure like the Core Bead.
Xiao Yan ceased hesitating as this thought flashed across his heart. A Spiritual Strength lingered over the blood-red-colored, sticky liquid. Although there was still some distance, the wild, violent energy contained in the liquid still caused some ripples form in Xiao Yan"s Spiritual Strength.
Xiao Yan ignored the slight ripple in his soul. His heart focused on that fiery-red bead as he waited for the best opportunity to attack!
After a visual inspection, Xiao Yan understood that the wild and violent energy within this sticky liquid had an intermittent strength and weakness. One could use the strength of the glow on its surface to identify the level of this strength…
This cl.u.s.ter of blood-red, sticky liquid vaguely radiated a surging glow. Its intermittent brightness and darkness had become this bottomless hole"s only source of light.
Xiao Yan"s Spiritual Strength lingered over this place like a poison snake and did not move.
The invisible Spiritual Strength slowly wiggled. This silence continued for an unknown amount of time. Then, the repeatedly flas.h.i.+ng fire glow on the sticky liquid"s surface suddenly descended to its dimmest level!
"Chi!"
The moment this blood-red liquid suddenly became dim, the Spiritual Strength that lingered over it was like a leopard as it pounced toward its prey. It transformed into a lightning flash as it shot out!
"Puff!"
The speed of the Spiritual Strength was extremely terrifying. Within less than a breath"s time, it had charged into the blood-red liquid. A slight "puff" sound appeared as the Spiritual Strength charged into it!
Xiao Yan seemed to have barged into magma the moment his Spiritual Strength made contact with the sticky liquid. A searing hot feeling eroded toward the deepest parts of Xiao Yan"s soul. Fortunately, he had the protection of the Heavenly Flame, so this kind of searing heat was unable to cause him much harm within a short period of time.
This kind of searing heat continued for a short instance before Xiao Yan"s Spiritual Strength charged toward the Core Bead. His Spiritual Strength curled in a lightning-like manner and instantly turned around. Finally, it wildly shot toward the exit of the ground hole.
"Boom!"
The Core Bead had just charged out of this blood-colored sticky liquid, after being swept by Xiao Yan"s Spiritual Strength, when the liquid seemed to have sensed something. A wave of frighteningly wild, violent energy transformed into a blood-colored flood as it chased after the fleeing Spiritual Strength with incredible speed.
Xiao Yan felt the skin on his head turn numb after sensing the hot energy being transmitted from behind. If he were to be struck by the wild and violent energy within such a narrow s.p.a.ce, it was likely that his soul would crumble on the spot. Immediately, he clenched his teeth and unleashed his speed to the limit. With a "swoosh" sound, he charged to the exit of the ground hole.
Xiao Yan"s speed was extremely fast. However, the blood-colored flood behind him was also similarly quick. It was following close behind as it rushed over!
During this chase, the hole"s exit at the top finally revealed some light. Xiao Yan braced his mind upon seeing this. He once again increased his speed. The next instant, he charged out of the narrow hole in the ground!
The Spiritual Strength charged out of the hole in a lightning-like manner and entered the spot between Xiao Yan"s eyes. The Core Bead was grabbed by Xiao Yan in his palm!
Xiao Yan curled his hand after the soul returned to his body. A suction force surged out and the dark-black stone tablet by the side immediately s.h.i.+fted over with a rumbling sound. After which, it swiftly covered the hole in the ground!
"Boom!"
The dark-black stone tablet had just covered the hole when it violently trembled. However, this black stone tablet had clearly been made from an extraordinary material. It was able to block the attack of the wild, violent energy.
Swis.h.!.+ Swis.h.!.+
While the stone tablet was blocking the attack, the rays of light around the altar suddenly s.h.i.+fted. After which, all of them landed on the stone tablet. The tablet was just like an extremely heavy crown as it firmly pressed on the hole!
With the aid of the sunlight, the shaking of the stone tablet was slowly reduced. A moment later, it stopped.
Xiao Yan, who was waiting solemnly by the side, finally sighed in relief after hearing the stone tablet become quiet. Immediately, his eyes revealed a strange expression as he glnaced at this ancient tablet. It unexpectedly possessed a suppressing effect…
"That was really close…"
Xiao Yan wiped off the cold sweat on his forehead as he bitterly laughed. If his speed had been a little slower while he was within the hole earlier, it was likely that he could forget about obtaining the Core Bead. His soul might have even ended up suffering a serious injury.
After gradually calming his fluctuating mental state, Xiao Yan hurriedly glanced at the Little Fairy Doctor by the side. He sighed in relief when he saw that she had not been disturbed. After which, he lowered his head and slowly opened his hand. A fiery-red bead was lying within it.
"This is the Core Bead huh…"
Xiao Yan gently clenched his hand. A hot feeling spread out of the Core Bead. By holding it, Xiao Yan was surprised to realize that the surrounding fire affinity energy seemed to be vaguely gathering around his body.
A wild joy suddenly surged into Xiao Yan"s eyes when he sensed the slight change in the surrounding energy. This Core Bead possessed the miraculous effect of attracting the surrounding fire affinity energy? Would he not end up being able to gain twice the benefit with half the effort when he trained in the future?
"It is worthy of being the Core Bead. It is indeed mysterious…"
Xiao Yan played with the fiery-red bead in his hand. He involuntarily felt unwilling to put it down due to him liking it too much. The reward this time around was indeed great.
"Unfortunately, I cannot easily pull aside the stone tablet now. Nevertheless, without the sticky liquid blocking its path, the Core Fire Seedling should appear once again. The speed it creates the Sun Fire should also increase…" Xiao Yan played with the Core Bead for a moment before turning his head back to the stone tablet. He shook his head a little regretfully. Originally, he had planned to use the Sun Flame in this place to cultivate and strengthen the Life Transforming Flame fire seed.
Just when Xiao Yan was regretfully sighing, a ray of light scattered down from the sky and coincidentally landed on the Core Bead in his palm.
"Puff!"
The fiery-red Core Bead suddenly shook under the s.h.i.+ning light. Immediately, a slight sound appeared. A dense-white flame suddenly curled and rose from the Core Fire Bead.
The sudden, unexpected change caused Xiao Yan to be startled. He was just about to toss aside the flame in his hand as a reflex when he glanced at the Core Fire Bead below this white-colored flame. His eyes immediately coagulated, "This is the Sun Flame? How can it undergo such a transformation without the Core Fire Seedling?"
Xiao Yan knit his brows. Immediately, he seemed to have thought of something and his fist suddenly smashed against his palm. "That"s right, this Core Bead has absorbed an unknown amount of Core Fire Seedling over the years. That is why it has such a reaction after making contact with sunlight. It has turned into the source of this Sun Flame. In other words, as long as the energy within this Core Bead is not exhausted, it will be able to continuously create Sun Flames…"
Even with Xiao Yan"s calmness, he could not help but feel extreme joy despite his calm self. If this was really the case, the Life Transformation Flame fire seed in his body would end up with an unending source of nourishment. Moreover, he would also be able to save time and effort since he wouldn"t need to run around in search of various Beast Flames.
"I have really found a treasure this time around…"
Xiao Yan parted his mouth. At this moment, it was really only too practical to obtain the Core Bead.
Xiao Yan inhaled a couple of breaths and got himself to gradually calm down. He glanced at the Little Fairy Doctor, whose lovely body was still seated without the slightest movement. After seeing that she was fine, he gradually nodded and sat down once again. He began to absorb the Sun Flame created by the Core Bead. With the Core Bead, the strengthening of the Life Transforming Flame was only a matter of time…
Xiao Yan"s entire mind was focused on absorbing the Sun Flame during the subsequent days. Amid this refinement where meals and rest were forgotten, the Life Transformation Flame within his body swiftly strengthened at a speed visible to the naked eye…
Three days pa.s.sed by in a flash during this training.
When Xiao Yan was immersed in the joy of the swiftly strengthening Life Transformation Flame, the year-round tropical climate of Ye City suddenly turned freezing one day. Tiny snowflakes slowly descended from the sky in front of the stunned gazes of a countless number of people…
After seeing the snow that slowly fell over the entire city, there was finally someone who suddenly sensed something wrong. He leaped to high ground, looked out of the city, and immediately became stunned.
One could see a countless number of white figures slowly surrounding the city and coming from all directions. These white figures were wearing a similar badge on their chests.
It was a beautiful snow flower with a bone-piercing chill.
"Ice River Valley…"
Chapter 1094: Imminent Big Battle
A countless number of people within Ye City were stunned as they looked at the white figures that covered the area outside the city. Majestic and shockingly cold auras continuously surged out of the bodies of these people. Finally, they influenced the environment of Ye City. The descending temperature within the city and the scattering snowflakes were surprisingly a result of the majestic, cold aura!
"These… these are all people from the Ice River Valley?"
"Why have they come to Ye City? Their lineup is this frightening?"
"Don"t tell me that they have come after the Ye clan?"
"Nonsense, the Ice River Valley"s status is far greater than the Ye clan or even all the five great clans. Why would they covet after the Ye clan."
"In that case, do you think that they summoned such a large force just to come to Ye City to play?"
"……"
Due to the sudden arrival of the Ice River Valley"s large army, that had come from all directions, Ye City descended into a great uproar. They did not understand just what kind of person could get one of the three large valleys, the Ice River Valley, to head over with such a large force.
The cold air outside of the city was just like a natural barrier. It finally slowly came to a stop when it had spread around a radius of a hundred meters from the Ye clan. After which, they spread apart and covered the entire city. With this cold air barrier, Ye City was completely surrounded. No one could enter or leave!
"Ye clan, hand over the Woeful Poison Lady and her group. Otherwise, the Ye clan will be destroyed today!"
While the people in the city felt panic because of the cold air barrier that had suddenly formed, a faint elderly voice was slowly transmitted throughout the city, spurred on by powerful Dou Qi. Finally, it clearly resounded beside everyone"s ears.
"Woeful Poison Lady? They are here because of the Woeful Poison Lady, no wonder…"
"It is unexpected that the Woeful Poison Lady is at the Ye clan. These fellows are really bold…"
The commotion within the city had calmed greatly when they heard this elderly voice. Some people sighed in relief. It seemed that the Ice River Valley was after the Ye clan. Although they had surrounded the city, the Ice River Valley was unlikely to harm the innocents as long as the others do not act recklessly.
A couple of white figures slowly walked through the air and arrived. After which, they stopped walking and swept their eyes indifferently over the city. After which, their eyes paused on the center of the city where the Ye clan was located.
The leader of these few white figures was surprisingly She Tian, who had fled miserably from Tian Huo zun-zhe"s hands back then. A couple of powerful Ice River Valley Elders were beside him. Additionally, there was an old man with white-colored woolen clothing. The old man had white hair and a warm smile hung on his face. Even Tian She"s eyes would contain some fear when he looked at this person.
Following the appearance of Tian She"s group, another uproar appeared within the city. Numerous exclamations resounded over the place.
"That is Tian She from the Ice River Valley? It is unexpected that even he has come this time around."
"You are really blind. All you see is Tian She, but you have failed to recognize that great being beside him."
"That… that is the First Elder of the Ice River Valley, Tian Shuang Zi? This… the Ice River Valley has even deployed him? It is rumored that this Tian Shuang Zi advanced to the Dou Zun cla.s.s ten years ago."
"The Ice River Valley has really put up a hefty price to capture this Woeful Poison Lady…"
While the city was in an uproar, the interior of the Ye clan was also extremely uneasy. All the members of the Ye clan were looking at the lineup in the sky with stunned expressions, especially Ye Zhong and the few Elders. Their faces were pale-white.
"Tian Shuang Zi, Tian She…"
Ye Zhong mouth slightly trembled. Either of these people was enough to destroy the current Ye clan. Now that the two of them were together, this Ye clan…
"Woeful Poison Lady? Since when did our Ye clan hide the Woeful Poison Lady?" An Elder opened his mouth and questioned in panic.
The people on his sides pondered his questions after hearing him. A moment later, they seemed to have recalled something. "Is it Xiao Yan"s group? The Woeful Poison Lady is among them?"
Ye Zhong and the other few Elders suddenly understood something. Their bodies trembled. Finally, they understood who the culprit was…
"What is there to panic about? It is not as though we are asking you to fight to the death with them." A faint voice suddenly sounded while Ye Zhong"s group was panicking. Ye Zhong turned his eyes, only to see an elderly figure slowly appearing in the courtyard. That person was naturally Tian Huo zun-zhe.
Ye Zhong and the others did not dare to slight Tian Huo zun-zhe. They could not afford to offend the Ice River Valley, but neither could they offend the person in front of them. At that moment, they could only reveal a bitter expression. Being caught in between two enormous beings was the most miserable fate.
Tian Huo zun-zhe placed his hands behind him. His eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the sky in the distance. His sight seemed to have penetrated through the air as it paused on the white-cotton-clothed, old man beside Tian She.
"Dou Zun huh…"
"They have still found this place…" Tian Huo zun-zhe"s softly muttered to himself. A soft sound also suddenly appeared by his side. Tian Huo zun-zhe turned his head only to see a young figure standing on the building eaves. His body stood as straight as a spear while a sharp aura was vaguely being emitted. Looking at his appearance, who else could it be other than Xiao Yan?
"Ugh, they are indeed resourceful to be able to find us here. How is the Little Fairy Doctor?" Tian Huo zun-zhe moved. He appeared beside Xiao Yan and asked.
"Soon. However, she cannot fight now." Xiao Yan slightly nodded as he answered.
"This time around, the Ice River Valley has sent some truly troublesome people. I will most likely be delayed by that old fellow…" A grave expression flashed across Tian Huo zun-zhe"s eyes. The current situation was not a good one. If he was restrained by a Dou Zun, Tian She would definitely attack Xiao Yan. The current Xiao Yan would likely have difficulty dealing with an expert at the peak of the Dou Zong cla.s.s. Moreover, there were still quite a few similarly strong Ice River Valley"s Elders.
Xiao Yan gently nodded. He also knew that they had descended into a dangerous situation. After letting out a soft slow breath, a ruthless expression suddenly flashed through his eyes. The experts that the Ice River Valley had deployed this time around had somewhat exceeded their expectations. However, they would likely have to put in a hefty price if they wished to crunch these hard bones. Otherwise, they would have difficulty succeeding.
"Elder Ye Zhong, please rest a.s.sured. This matter is something caused by my group. Your Ye clan will not be implicated in it…"
Xiao Yan turned his head and faced the white faces of Ye Zhongs and the others. He revealed a slight smile before finally turning his eyes to Tian Huo zun-zhe. He smiled and asked, "Old mister Yao, do you dare meet this Ice River Valley with me?"
"Ke ke, the old me has even seen elite Dou Shengs back then, much less such a lineup…" Tian Huo zun-zhe laughed.
Xiao Yan chuckled. He raised his head and looked at the many white figures in the sky. A wave of pride surged from his heart. He had never feared fighting anyone ever since he had arrived in the Central Plains. Today, he would let this Ice River Valley know that they needed prepare a good set of teeth if they wanted to grind his hard bones.
Xiao Yan"s pride surged to the sky as his feet stepped through empty air and shot to the sky. After which, he paused a short distance in front of Tian She"s group in front of a countless number of gazes. Tian Huo zun-zhe followed close behind.
"Old demon Tian She, you fled quite quickly the last time. It is unexpected that you have summoned so many reinforcements…"
Xiao Yan"s feet stepped onto the sky as he faced She Tian, who was holding a snake-shaped walking stick, on the other side. He involuntarily mocked.
Tian She"s expression involuntarily become a lot darker when he heard Xiao Yan"s mockery. He said with a dense voice, "Brat, you can just gain the advantage of words. Once you land in the hands of the old me, the old me will let you understand what is called a fate worse than death!"
"A person who only managed to last one exchange dares to speak such arrogant words?" Tian Huo zun-zhe grinned as he mocked.
Seeing Tian Huo zun-zhe open his mouth, a terror also flashed across Tian She"s eyes. Clearly, he still possessed a deep memory of the dangerous battle from the last time.
"Ha ha, this friend should be the person who defeated Tian She, right? Might I inquire your name?" The white-cotton-clothed, old man stared at Tian Huo zun-zhe and laughed.
"Tian Huo."
"So it is actually Tian Huo zun-zhe. The old me is the First Elder of the Ice River Valley, Tian Shuang Zi." The old man smiled in a seemingly friendly manner. However, his eyes rotated as he said, "This friend, today"s matter is the grudge between my Ice River Valley and the Woeful Poison Lady. Will you agree if the old me asks you not to intervene?"
Tian Huo zun-zhe laughed, but he did not reply. All he did was simply shake his head.
The smile on Tian Shuang Zi"s face was not reduced when he saw this. He continued to speak with a smile, "In that case, the old me can only stop you…"
"There is no need to hold back." Tian Huo zun-zhe returned the smile. However, a faint chill had already appeared within his eyes.
"Where is the Woeful Poison Lady? Could she be hiding again?" Tian She felt a little rea.s.sured when he saw the two exchanging t.i.t for tat. He swept his gaze around him, but still failed to find the Little Fairy Doctor"s figure. He coldly laughed, "Today, my Ice River Valley has formed a city-locking formation around Ye City. None of you can flee!"
Xiao Yan"s eyes gently drifted over Tian She. A faint chill also flashed within his dark-black eyes.
"Ke ke, there is no need to delay any longer. Things might change if you delay for too long. Leave this person to me. Hopefully, you will not make things go awry again. Otherwise, the Valley Chief will not let you off easily…" Tian Shuang Zi"s old sharp eyes swept over the city. Immediately, he frowned. His sharp instincts told him that it was best to stop speaking to the people in front of him…
After saying those words, Tian Shuang Zi once again stepped through the empty air. After which, he appeared ten meters away from Tian Huo zun-zhe. His eyes were locked onto Tian Huo zun-zhe. He did not even glance at Xiao Yan.
Tian She nodded. His gaze was dark and ruthless as it turned to Xiao Yan. He laughed in a savage manner, "Brat, I want to see just who can rescue you this time around!"
Xiao Yan"s expression was calm. Majestic Dou Qi began to slowly circulate within his body…
"Tsk tsk, Elder Tian She, this person is the target of my "Hall of Souls." May I know if you can leave him to me to deal with?" Just as Tian She was about to attack, a dense-black fog suddenly rushed over from the distance. After which, it appeared in the sky. A strange laugh resounded as it did so.
Xiao Yan"s calm expression instantly turned dangerous when this black fog appeared. His eyes revealed a ferocious expression as he looked at the black fog a short distance away. He spat out, "Hall of Souls?"
"Tsk tsk… it is really unexpected. It has only been a few years since we last met, but you have advanced to the Dou Zong cla.s.s. The old fellow"s eye for choosing a disciple is really quite good. However, regardless of how good his eyesight is, he was still ultimately captured by this protector. Ha ha!"
The black fog churned and transformed into a black figure. A strange laugh, that caused Xiao Yan"s eyes to suddenly turn blood-red, was once again emitted.
A shocking killing intent surged out of Xiao Yan"s body like a volcano. Both of his eyes were blood-red as a voice that contained an incomparable killing intent slipped between his teeth one word at a time!
"Protector! Wu!"