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In the fourth year since Xiao Lin became the Clan Leader of the Xiao Clan, there were less than three months left before the Sect Grand Meeting of the Four Great Empires.
At this time, in a deserted wilderness within the Northwestern Region, a violent wind suddenly rose, and endless spiritual energy began converging toward a specific location. At the very center of that spiritual energy, a figure in blue robes sat cross-legged alone.
He currently seemed to have transformed into a black hole, devouring all the surrounding spiritual energy until nothing remained. Furthermore, around this blue-robed figure, there appeared to be the existence of a formation!
This blue-robed figure was none other than Xiao Lin!
At this moment, Xiao Lin was clearly undergoing a breakthrough. As it turned out, about three days ago, Xiao Lin suddenly felt the opportunity for a breakthrough. Therefore, he did not hesitate at all.
After entrusting the various trifles of the Xiao Clan to the Elders, he personally opened a space tunnel and arrived at this place. The breakthrough of the Dou Zun realm covers a very large range of influence.
So, Xiao Lin did not dare to remain within the capital of the Jia Ma Empire.
In any case, since he had already broken through to the Dou Zun realm, opening a space tunnel was simply too easy. Thus, after Xiao Lin arrived here, he casually set up a Spirit Gathering Formation and began his breakthrough.
With this breakthrough, three days had passed.
Today, he had finally reached the most critical moment of his breakthrough!
"Boom!"
Endless spiritual energy surged into his body, and Xiao Lin's cultivation followed the momentum to break through to Two-Star Dou Zun. At the moment of the breakthrough, Xiao Lin also opened his tightly closed eyes.
Specks of starlight surfaced within his pupils and quickly vanished.
"Whew~, finally broke through. I suppose this counts as the longest time I've ever spent on a breakthrough?"
Although his cultivation had reached Two-Star Dou Zun, to be honest, no look of joy appeared on Xiao Lin's face. After all, taking four years to break through from One-Star Dou Zun to Two-Star was indeed too slow for Xiao Lin.
Among the reasons, while a large factor was that he had focused his energy on the development of the clan, it had to be said that his cultivation speed had indeed slowed down.
Of course, for most people, breaking through from One-Star Dou Zun to Two-Star in four years was actually not considered slow, but how could Xiao Lin be satisfied?
One must know that if he continued to cultivate at this speed, by the time the plot began, he estimated that at most, he would only reach the strength of a mid-level Dou Zun. In Xiao Lin's view, this was far from enough.
Don't forget, although the exact time couldn't be confirmed yet, if no accidents occurred, there should only be about 20 years left until the start of the original story's plot. After all, Xiao Lin's son, Xiao Zhan, was already 20 years old.
Presumably, the birth of Xiao Yan should not be far off.
"Still too slow! It seems that after a while, I'll have to make a trip to the Central Plains..."
Xiao Lin muttered to himself.
However, after his breakthrough, Xiao Lin immediately tidied up his mood.
"Buzz~"
Following that, Xiao Lin lightly swiped at the void in front of him, and a space tunnel appeared. In the next second, Xiao Lin stepped inside. By the time Xiao Lin reappeared, he was already back within the Xiao Clan.
For a Dou Zun powerhouse, traveling was just that convenient!
For a period of time after this, Xiao Lin remained in the Xiao Clan to stabilize his realm. Soon, the time for the Sect Grand Meeting of the Four Great Empires approached.
Since he had promised Yun Shan to participate in the Dou Wang level matches of the competition, Xiao Lin had no intention of breaking his word. Thus, on the day of the appointment, Xiao Lin arrived at the Yun Lan Sect early.
The location for the Sect Grand Meeting of the Four Great Empires this time was in the Chu Yun Empire!
The participants from the Jia Ma Empire's side would naturally gather first before setting off together. Of course, although three contestants were sent for each realm, every country actually brought along more people.
This was to ensure there were more options when the time came!
Therefore, from Dou Zhe up to Dou Wang, at least five people from each realm had been invited by Yun Shan.
Upon arriving at the Yun Lan Sect, just in the Dou Wang realm category alone, Xiao Lin saw Yan Shi, Feng Li, as well as an old Dou Wang each from the Yun Lan Sect and the Jia Ma Imperial Family; even Mittel Tengshan had come!
Counting Xiao Lin, there were already six Dou Wangs. While waiting, Jia Xingtian of the Jia Ma Imperial Family and Fa Ma of the Alchemist Association also arrived.
After a short while, Yun Shan walked out from within the Yun Lan Sect.
"Sect Master Yun Shan!" ×n
Upon seeing Yun Shan, the group of people all went up to greet him.
Yun Shan also cupped his hands to everyone in turn.
When he saw Xiao Lin, Yun Shan even gave him an imperceptible nod. Similarly, Xiao Lin nodded back to acknowledge him. At the same time, Xiao Lin discovered that Yun Shan had already broken through to the Dou Zong realm!
It was quite obvious that after Xiao Lin made the deal with him two years ago and returned the lost Earth Grade Cultivation Techniques and Dou Techniques, the other party must have switched his cultivation method!
Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to break through to Dou Zong so naturally and without a sound.
The current Yun Shan looked completely high-spirited.
Whether one said it or not, after breaking through to the Dou Zong realm, Yun Shan had indeed become much more confident.
Of course, apart from Xiao Lin who could truly see that Yun Shan had broken through to Dou Zong, the two Dou Huang powerhouses, Jia Xingtian and Fa Ma, both revealed looks of suspicion after seeing Yun Shan this time.
Jia Xingtian, in particular, had an even deeper look of confusion on his face!
Don't forget, although Yun Shan was a notch stronger than Jia Xingtian before, Jia Xingtian was likewise a peak Nine-Star Dou Huang powerhouse!
During the last Disciple Recruitment Ceremony of the Yun Lan Sect, he could still see through Yun Shan's cultivation, but this time, Jia Xingtian was horrified to find that he could no longer see through him at all.
Not only that, he didn't know if it was his own hallucination, but Jia Xingtian felt that the current Yun Shan actually looked younger compared to two years ago.
Originally, Jia Xingtian could still see a few wrinkles on Yun Shan's face, but this time, let alone wrinkles, even his skin seemed to have become like that of a newborn baby. In Jia Xingtian's view, this was simply too incredible.
At first, Jia Xingtian was confused as to why Yun Shan would have such a change, but soon, his expression changed as he thought of a certain possibility.
"It's impossible! During the battle between Yun Shan and Hai Bodong two years ago, I clearly didn't sense that he was close to a breakthrough..."
Jia Xingtian thought with a frown.
"Jia Xingtian, what are you thinking about?"
Right at this moment, Yun Shan's voice suddenly rang in Jia Xingtian's ear.
As old rivals for decades, he really wanted to see the scene of Jia Xingtian being stifled.
Now that he had broken through to the Dou Zong realm, how could he not show off a bit in front of the other party? Since he had appeared, Jia Xingtian had been observing him in the dark; it's not like he hadn't noticed.
At this moment, Yun Shan was in an exceptionally good mood!
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