Chapter 197: Resurrection, Peak of Four-Star Dou Zun
In the quiet cave, a wave of intense heat surged, causing the surrounding space to warp.
The sky-blue flames flickered and were almost ethereal, wrapping around a middle-aged corpse. The terrifying temperature had already burned away all the clothes, exposing a muscular body. As the temperature rose, the flesh of the body gradually shriveled, emitting a hissing sound as if it were about to turn to charcoal at any moment.
How could a lifeless body resist the flames created by the fusion of three heavenly flames?
"Almost there, have the pills been prepared?" Yao Lao's expression grew a little more serious as he looked at Yao Yan, who was controlling the heavenly flames. He asked in a low voice.
"They've been prepared earlier. This is a top-tier seventh-grade pill, the Bone-Strengthening and Blood-Integrating Pill. The beast blood is from this bottle of blood essence extracted from the Sky Demon Phoenix's corpse. Although the amount is small, the energy is pure, and its effects should far surpass the blood essence of ordinary seventh-grade magical beasts."
Yao Yan raised his hand and took out the pill and beast blood he had prepared, smiling softly.
He then handed the pill to Tian Huo Zun.
"Old Yao, give me a trace of soul power!" Yao Yan took a deep breath, his expression suddenly becoming serious, no longer relaxed as before. His tone was low: "When I give the signal, you will take this pill and enter this body. Leave the rest to me!"
"Okay!" Tian Huo Zun did not waste time, his slightly plump face showing excitement as he nodded firmly.
With Tian Huo Zun's words, Yao Yan infused a thread of his soul power into the body before him. He then crushed the bottle containing the blood essence of the Sky Demon Phoenix, causing the red and green blood essence to pour out like a blood rain, covering the body that was shrinking.
"Fzzzz!"
The moment the two touched, it was like cold water splashing into hot oil, causing Mo Tianxing's corpse to rapidly decay. Large chunks of flesh were corroded, exposing the white bones beneath.
Yao Yan was not surprised by this. Instead, he increased the intensity of the flames, fully igniting the energy within the blood essence. As the temperature rose, the energy in the blood began to seep into the body, causing the once lifeless and motionless corpse to regain some vitality. It even began to show signs of life!
However, this vitality was clearly not permanent. It was like a lamp that would extinguish once the fuel ran out. As the energy from the blood essence faded, the life force would dissipate as well.
As time passed, the body's vitality gradually grew. Even the tightly shut eyes suddenly snapped open. In those hollow eyes, a faint glimmer of life appeared, all thanks to the thread of soul power that Tian Huo Zun had infused earlier.
But this thread of soul power, ultimately, was an unstable force. It could not last for long.
This was the opportunity Yao Yan had been waiting for. What they were doing wasn't exactly a resurrection, but rather a soul transfer. To perfectly revive Tian Huo Zun, the body and soul power had to perfectly merge. Only then would the body 'come alive' and give Tian Huo Zun a chance at revival!
"Enter!" Yao Yan gave a low command.
Tian Huo Zun, who had been waiting for the signal, swallowed the pill as soon as Yao Yan spoke. He turned into a wisp of dark light, passed through the sky-blue flames, and entered the body that was slightly reddened.
The moment they made contact, a dark-red aura emanated from the center of Tian Huo Zun's forehead, like ripples spreading across his entire body. Then it completely entered the corpse.
"Now comes the most critical step. I hope this old guy can withstand the refining of the three heavenly flames and completely take control of this body," Yao Lao whispered, his gaze filled with some emotion. As Yao Yan's strength had grown, his control over the flames had become increasingly formidable.
The transition between the heavenly flames was seamless, graceful like a painting.
While controlling the flames, Yao Yan continued to communicate with Yao Lao, saying, "Old Yao, you once had a heavenly flame. How could you fear the flame's refinement? Instead of worrying about that, I'm more concerned with what kind of strength he will have after resurrection. Mo Tianxing's body isn't bad, and the pill and blood essence I prepared are top-notch. They should be enough to restore his original strength as much as possible. As for any breakthroughs, that depends on his past accumulation."
Yao Lao nodded and fell silent, sitting next to Yao Yan as they waited quietly for the perfect revival of Tian Huo Zun.
As for whether Tian Huo Zun, after regaining his strength, would cause them trouble, Yao Lao believed he was good at judging people and wouldn't be deceived. As for Yao Yan... He really wasn't afraid of Tian Huo Zun turning against him. He had the transmission jade token from Mo Yu, one of the Nine Heavenly Lords of the Soul Hall. If he crushed it, Mo Yu could arrive instantly and suppress everything.
At the Dou Zun stage, the gap between each star was enormous. To challenge someone beyond your level, you would need a heavenly-level technique!
Time seemed to lose its meaning as the temperature in the cave became increasingly intense.
As the days passed, Mo Tianxing's body gradually began to resemble someone else. Flesh began regenerating, and a vast aura began to brew within the body. Just a slight feeling of it created an indescribable sense of oppression.
Dou Zun... Yao Yan was no stranger to this feeling of oppression. He occasionally interacted with Dou Zun-level figures within the Yao Clan.
"Almost there," Yao Lao floated beside Yao Yan, his expression slightly solemn as he spoke.
"Are you worried he may have ulterior motives?" Yao Yan didn't turn around, but he could sense the thought in Yao Lao's voice.
"After all, he's a Dou Zun..." Yao Lao didn't deny it.
"Why be so suspicious? We've come this far," Yao Yan replied, his tone light and unconcerned.
"Sometimes, blindly trusting others isn't always a good thing," Yao Lao frowned and reminded him.
Yao Yan nodded without refuting. He felt that Yao Lao's words made sense, but Yao Lao seemed to never learn his lesson. After unconditionally trusting Han Feng, he now trusted Yao Yan without hesitation. If Yao Yan had bad intentions, Yao Lao would probably already be in the Soul Hall, contributing to the great cause of the Soul Clan.
At this moment, the body, wrapped in sky-blue flames, no longer resembled Mo Tianxing. The body had transformed to match Tian Huo Zun's appearance when he was alive. It was now undergoing the final stage of fusion. The perfect merging of soul and body was not an easy task. Moreover, Tian Huo Zun had been a Five-Star Dou Zun when alive. A slight mistake could cause the body to collapse.
However, the worst-case scenario didn't occur.
Under the pressure of the three heavenly flames, Tian Huo Zun's body finally revived at a certain moment...
...
In the inner hall of the Magic Flame Valley.
Cai Lin was focused on selecting a list of people. Some of them needed to increase their strength, or they wouldn't be able to suppress Yuan Yi and others. As for Yuan Yi and the others' bad character, she didn't care. Every force needed to maintain balance between two or even three factions, to prevent those below from deceiving those above, while also nurturing her inner circle.
If a faction relied solely on the leader to hold it together, it wouldn't last long.
As for the so-called "one person suppressing everything"... if you are alone, you can act recklessly. But if you want to control a faction, you need a large number of people to handle all aspects.
"Cai Lin, I'm so bored. When will Big Brother and the others come out..." Zi Yan stuck her head out from behind the desk, blinking her bright eyes, pouting and murmuring.
At the sound of her voice, Cai Lin showed a trace of concern. After a moment, she looked at Zi Yan and softly said, "It should be soon."
"I hope so~" Zi Yan didn't really believe it, as Cai Lin had said the same thing many times before.
But this time, it seemed a bit different.
Almost as soon as they finished talking, an overwhelming and vast pressure emerged from deep within the Magic Flame Valley. In an instant, it swept across the area, the terrifying pressure freezing Cai Lin and Zi Yan in place. The force was so great that they felt no thoughts of resistance.
The difference in power was simply too great.
"Did it succeed?!" Both Cai Lin and Zi Yan thought of this word simultaneously.
The pressure came quickly, and just as quickly, it disappeared. Before they could fully process the suffocating force, it receded like a tide.
At the same time, several figures slowly emerged from the secret chamber's entrance.
It was Yao Yan and Tian Huo Zun, with Yao Lao still floating nearby. There was a trace of envy in Yao Lao's eyes as he looked at the perfectly revived Tian Huo Zun. Tian Huo Zun's appearance was identical to his soul form. His aura had been perfectly restrained, but even so, his movements still carried an indescribable oppressive force.
"Swish~"
Almost as soon as the group emerged from seclusion, Cai Lin and Zi Yan appeared in their line of sight.
However, the two beautiful women seemed uninterested in Tian Huo Zun. Both pairs of eyes immediately turned to Yao Yan. Only after confirming that Yao Yan was unharmed did they glance at Tian Huo Zun.
Zi Yan, even more bluntly, said, "Are you the same chubby old man from before? You look like you've lost quite a bit of weight~"
"Give it some time, I'll be back to normal soon~" Tian Huo Zun patted his stomach and chuckled. His mood was great. He had never imagined that after dying for so many years, he would be able to come back to life and return to the Dou Qi continent. It truly felt like a dream.
Cai Lin slowly walked to Yao Yan's side, her beautiful eyes looking at him with a hint of questioning.
"Everything went smoothly. Old Yao's strength has already been restored to the peak of Four-Star Dou Zun. Give him some time, and he should fully recover his original strength, maybe even break through." Yao Yan smiled and took Cai Lin's hand, regardless of whether the Medusa Queen wanted it or not.
Four-Star Dou Zun Peak... Upon hearing this, Cai Lin instantly became distracted.
"Everything is thanks to my young friend. Without your help, I'd probably still be stuck in that dark magma pit," Tian Huo Zun sincerely expressed his gratitude to Yao Yan, his gaze earnest. He wasn't the type to be ungrateful, and now the Dou Qi continent felt incredibly unfamiliar to him. Yao Lao and Yao Yan were among his few friends.
To be revived and to gain a few friends—it was enough for him.
At the same time, he wanted to see how far Yao Yan could go.
Perhaps in this life, he could witness the view above Dou Sheng, if Yao Yan truly grew to that level.
"Fate, I suppose~" Yao Yan smiled and replied, then added, "You should go into seclusion for a while. Get used to this body and restore your Dou Qi. I'll take care of the miscellaneous affairs in the Black Corner Domain. After that, we'll head to the Central State together!"
"Alright!" Tian Huo Zun nodded in agreement. Yao Yan's plan suited him perfectly.
"Get ready, we'll be heading back to the Jia Ma Empire in a few days." Yao Yan squeezed Cai Lin's soft hand and chuckled.
Cai Lin pursed her lips, her heart in turmoil. Two years had passed, but it felt like much longer. She still didn't know what had happened with the Serpent Clan or how her sister, Cai Die, was doing.
Yao Lao didn't disturb the couple, vanishing into the Bone Flame Ring and taking control of it. He sent a message to Tian Huo Zun, and the two old men returned to the secret chamber to continue their seclusion.
As for Yao Yan... with his current power, no one could hold him back unless a Dou Zun appeared.
He just needed to avoid causing trouble for others.
Zi Yan tugged at Yao Yan's clothes and eagerly said, "What about me? I want to go too."
"Don't worry, I'll take you with me," Yao Yan said, ruffling Zi Yan's head with a smile. There was a touch of nostalgia in his eyes. It seemed like he had been away from Cai Die for a long time. Time truly passed quickly, especially in a world like this, where months could pass with just one round of cultivation. When he thought about it, it had almost been two and a half years since he left the Jia Ma Empire.
But the gains were immense.
Zi Yan, her head resting on Yao Yan's hand, looked at him with anticipation and a hint of nervousness. Yao Yan had once told her that her tribe was in the Central State. Perhaps she would find her family there.
"Zi Yan, I've prepared some pills for you. Go into seclusion for a while and try to break through to the Sixth Stage. I might need your help in the future!" Yao Yan handed her the pills he had prepared earlier, speaking earnestly.
"Okay!" Zi Yan responded cheerfully, taking the pill bottle and heading toward the secret chamber.
Once Zi Yan had left, Yao Yan gently held Cai Lin's slender waist, pulling the beautiful woman into his arms. Looking at her near-perfect face, his gaze slowly fell to her alluring red lips as he spoke, "Do you miss me?"
"No," Cai Lin answered stubbornly, though her body melted into his embrace, allowing him to hold her.
The next moment, her lips were covered with his... This night was destined to be sleepless.
(END CHAPTER)
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