Chapter 248 - chapter 294-297

Chapter 293 Who am I?

    At the summit of a hundred-zhang mountain, a young figure stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance, his eyes deep and unfathomable, seemingly containing the universe.

  Beside him, a figure shrouded in a bloodthirsty aura knelt on one knee, his right hand

  wielding a massive, ghost-headed blade, thrusting it straight into the mountain peak. After a long while, Lin Feng seemed to snap out of his reverie, waving his hand to signal him to rise.

  "Blood Blade, besides you, how many other half-saint level experts are there in the Heavenly Tomb?"

  "The Heavenly Tomb is the graveyard of the weak and the paradise of the strong. Many powerful individuals, after entering the Heavenly Tomb, can still devour their own kind to grow stronger thanks to its unique rules."

  Seemingly afraid Lin Feng would misunderstand, Blood Blade continued to explain.

  "Such a cruel method, besides some completely irrational experts, is something only the Soul Clan would do in this Heavenly Tomb!"

  Lin Feng understood the implication in Blood Blade's words. Souls devouring each other is devouring their own kind; these souls were also human before entering the Heavenly Tomb.

  In that case, devouring energy cores is tantamount to cannibalism!

  "Deep within the Heavenly Tomb, there are three levels. Even Transcendent Dou Zun haven't entered the first two levels, so there's no need to elaborate."

  After embracing his energy core, Blood Blade regained his Half-Saint's coldness, his words revealing disdain for Dou Zun.

  Seemingly realizing he'd become somewhat arrogant, Blood Blade glanced subtly at Lin Feng's expression, oblivious to the change in his demeanor, and continued,

  "In the third level of the Heavenly Tomb, the weakest among them were Transcendent Dou Zun in their previous lives, and there are many Half-Saints like myself."

  "However, Half-Saints in the third level are only considered mid-tier combat power. Every region contains true Dou Sheng experts!"

  Blood Blade's tone unconsciously revealed a hint of apprehension; Dou Sheng and Half-Saint, a difference of one word, yet a world of difference!

  "However, before Xiao Xuan, the uncrowned king of the Heavenly Tomb, the overlords of various regions within the Heavenly Tomb are as insignificant as Dou Zhe!"

  "Xiao Xuan?"

  A hint of doubt appeared on Lin Feng's face at the opportune moment, seemingly natural and imperceptible.

  "Xiao Xuan was the strongest person on the Dou Qi Continent in his lifetime, someone who once challenged for the Dou Di realm. Even in this Heavenly Tomb, the spirit of the Heavenly Tomb has to give him some respect!"

  Blood Blade's eyes were filled with awe, and even a hint of barely concealed expectation.

  Lin Feng knew that he was already disgusted with this endless slaughter, and he was powerless against the spirit of the Heavenly Tomb, which had caused all of this.

  Only Xiao Xuan, the strongest person on the continent, had any hope of freeing them. Not only Blood Blade, but the other beings in the Heavenly Tomb, and even the members of the Soul Clan, all held the same thought.

  While Lin Feng was communicating with Saint Blood Blade, in the deepest part of the Heavenly Tomb, on a plain and unremarkable plain, a middle-aged figure dressed in a blue robe slowly appeared and looked in this direction.

  "Not a descendant of the Imperial Clan, yet able to enter the Heavenly Tomb, a Half-Saint realm cultivator, his physical body seems quite strong, and his Heavenly Realm soul appears to have undergone some kind of mutation, and he's only in his early thirties."

  "The Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame has grown to such a level, and its Dou Qi attribute is still the rare Five Elements attribute, and this dragon's might?"

  "Interesting, it's been a long time since I've encountered such an interesting junior!"

  The middle-aged man in the green robe laughed heartily, only stopping after a long while, his face showing a desolate expression.

  "So many years have passed, and still no junior from the Xiao Clan has come. Could it be that I was truly wrong back then?"

  If outsiders saw Xiao Xuan in this state, they would surely find it unbelievable. The once confident and invincible Xiao Xuan, who dared to challenge for the Dou Di title, had now fallen so low.

  This was simply unbelievable!

  "Hmm, what is this aura?"

  Xiao Xuan, who had originally planned to take advantage of the once-in-a-century opening of the Heavenly Tomb to see the many new faces of the Imperial Clan, was now filled with surprise.

  When he focused his gaze on the first level of the Heavenly Tomb, he actually sensed a long-lost aura.

  "It's the clan crest! Hahahaha."

  No one was more familiar with the Xiao clan's crest than Xiao Xuan, who had even incorporated the Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire to modify it.

  With a wave of his hand, an energy screen appeared in front of him, and Xiao Yan's figure immediately appeared. He was using his exclusive black ruler, striking a pose.

  "Not bad, not bad, an eight-star Dou Zun, his bloodline has actually recovered to a level comparable to a sixth-grade, and his soul power is also at the Heavenly Realm, with fire and wood within. He might even be a high-level alchemist."

  Although Xiao Yan was far inferior to Lin Feng, Xiao Xuan's heart was filled with joy.

  "This is the only heir! And who is this girl?"

  Xiao Xuan's gaze shifted, and he saw Gu Xun'er protecting Xiao Yan. That familiar aura, he would never forget even if he turned to ashes.

  "Hahaha, Gu Yuan, you spineless coward! You didn't expect your junior to be taken by a descendant of my Xiao clan!"

  Obviously, he hadn't realized Gu Xun'er's true identity; otherwise, he would have laughed even more heartily.

  "So, that thing left behind back then can be considered useful!"

  "Mr. Lin Feng, do you mean to go find Xiao Xuan?"

  On the hundred-zhang peak, the Blood Blade Saint exclaimed, his eyes wide, looking at Lin Feng with a hint of doubt.

  "You're just a small grasshopper who isn't even a Dou Sheng. Even if I, this Saint, am no match for you, how dare you go to see Xiao Xuan?"

  "Just lead the way!"

  The Blood Blade Saint's little tricks were exposed by Lin Feng's mid-stage Heaven Realm soul power.

  He really didn't expect that hidden beneath his ruthless and bloodthirsty exterior was actually a goofball. With a wave of his hand, he stopped Lin Feng from speculating further.

  "Uh..."

  Blood Blade was about to be persuaded again, but suddenly remembered his current status as a prisoner. Going to see Xiao Xuan still offered him a chance to live.

  After all, he hadn't cleaned the Heavenly Tomb for many years, and if he didn't perform well, he might become a half-saint energy core.

  Deep within the Heavenly Tomb, Xiao Xuan had a slight smile on his face, seemingly aware that Lin Feng and Blood Blade were heading this way.

  His figure slowly vanished, releasing an aura of oppressive power. The Blood Blade Saint and the many overlords of this place were all terrified by this pressure, daring not to show their faces.

  After a long while, intermittent conversations finally broke the silence.

  "Does anyone know what that lord's intentions are?"

  "Heh, how dare we presume to guess what the lord is thinking?"

  "Perhaps the lord is simply moved by the reopening of the Heavenly Tomb. We only need to keep a low profile for a while, and we can once again reign supreme!"

  "Another three years of silence is needed."

  "Xun'er, I never expected there to be such benefits within the Heavenly Tomb! We must seize this opportunity in the next three years to strive for the Transformation Realm!"

  Xiao Yan slowly opened his eyes, exhaled a breath of turbid air, and looked at Gu Xun'er, who was guarding him, his face filled with joy.

  "Brother Xiao Yan, the soul bodies of the first level are of little use to us now."

  Xun'er smiled slightly; being able to fight alongside her Xiao Yan was the happiest thing for her.

  "In that case, let's go all out and enter the second level of the Heavenly Tomb first!"

  "Okay!"

  Inside the third level of the Heavenly Tomb, two figures flew across the ground, their speed almost as fast as flying.

  The vast energy gathered in the third level, forming a thick fog. Fortunately, those who lived here were all top experts on the continent in their previous lives.

  Otherwise, their senses would be suppressed by the thick energy fog, and even finding their way would be a problem.

  It was as if in the primordial chaos of low-level martial arts, a Great Luo Immortal could cover three meters in a single step, and even a Supreme Saint would fall over with a somersault, yet could leap ten meters high!

  "Strange, although the closer we get to Lord Xiao Xuan's territory, the fewer overlords there are, the fact that we've traveled at breakneck speed without any disturbance is truly puzzling."

  Blood Blade was filled with doubt. Though outwardly cold, his heart was in turmoil. After a moment's hesitation, he informed Lin Feng of this strange phenomenon.

  "Presumably, Senior Xiao Xuan already knows our destination and warned these overlords along the way, which explains the tranquility."

  Lin Feng's mind began to clear. The Heavenly Tomb had existed for countless years, and it was said to be an artifact of the Dou Di level.

  However, this was clearly not forged by the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe; it was more akin to the work of a weapon refiner or treasure craftsman. Even these professions were extremely weak these days, demonstrating the Heavenly Tomb's immense age.

  The accumulation over these long years meant that even the rare Dou Sheng powerhouses in the world were far more numerous than those depicted in the original story within this Heavenly Tomb.

  A Dou Sheng-level soul could resist the influence of the Heavenly Tomb's spirit, and without fighting, it could even exist permanently through the rules of the Heavenly Tomb.

  Of course, most of these Dou Sheng powerhouses weren't of high level; Xiao Xuan was an exception.

  His clan was gone, and if it weren't for his desire to pass on the last trace of Dou Di bloodline, Xiao Xuan, with his ambition, probably wouldn't be living such a wretched existence.

  Like the Yellow Spring Demon Saint, with his strength, if he wanted to enter the Heavenly Tomb after death, many imperial clans wouldn't refuse him; they would likely wholeheartedly support him.

  This meant the inheritance of a half-emperor, and a rare one at that—a soul.

  "Does Lord Xiao Xuan already know?"

  Blood Blade's body trembled involuntarily, subtly storing his blood-red cloak into his storage ring, his demeanor resembling that of a simpleton meeting a tree spirit.

  Originally, seeing that Lin Feng hadn't noticed, he planned to put it away only when they were almost at Xiao Xuan's territory.

  Who didn't know that thousands of years ago, everyone knew his title of Blood Blade Saint, but its connection to that ghost-headed greatsword was actually minimal. What

  truly revealed his awe-inspiring power was the blood-red cloak fluttering wildly in the wind when he unleashed the Wind-Facing Slash.

  It spoke of invincibility and countless moments of loneliness, but alas, the past is gone with the wind, and now he could only put on a show before those juniors.

  Blood Blade's reflections didn't last long. After guessing that the journey would be uneventful, the two traveled at full speed, stopping at a certain place after only half an hour.   

  "Senior Xiao Xuan, this junior is Lin Feng. I possess intelligence about the Xiao Clan. Please show yourself!"

  Lin Feng glanced around discreetly, sensing no powerful presence whatsoever. Undeterred, he knew the methods of a half-Emperor were beyond his current comprehension.

  Perhaps due to the long, solitary existence of the Heavenly Tomb, Xiao Xuan's domineering arrogance was deeply ingrained; at least, on the surface, he appeared gentle and refined, belying the dignity of a half-Emperor.

  "Junior, speak frankly. Since I'm in a good mood today, I might as well have a chat!"

  The middle-aged man in green robes suddenly appeared not far from Lin Feng, standing with his hands behind his back and a smile on his face.

  He didn't mention the Xiao Clan, clearly indicating that this old fox, who had lived for so long, was not easily manipulated.

  However, Lin Feng didn't harbor any thoughts like, "Lord Xiao Xuan, you don't miss the Xiao Clan either, do you?" With Xiao Xuan's perception, he had likely already sensed Xiao Yan's entry into the Heavenly Tomb.

  The reason for mentioning the Xiao Clan was merely to set a good precedent.

  "Senior Xiao Xuan, there's no need for me to elaborate on the Xiao Clan's affairs; I'm sure you've already guessed."

  Lin Feng smiled slightly. He had prepared his words long ago, back with the Blood Blade Saint, and even in the Ancient Saint City of the Ancient Realm, so he was naturally unfazed.

  "The few remaining members of the Xiao Clan, after the Soul Hall's annihilation, are few in number. Fortunately, with the rise of Junior Brother Xiao Yan, they can recover some strength in the future."

  Seeing the smile on Xiao Xuan's face gradually disappear, Lin Feng remained unmoved. Mocking a half-Emperor level expert was clearly unwise. This opening was merely a ploy to break his Heaven-Rank Battle Technique—the Smiling Skill.

  "The Soul Hall, as the name suggests, is a subordinate force of the Soul Clan!"

  Lin Feng stopped there. As the strongest person on the continent in his time, Xiao Xuan possessed not only strength but also considerable wisdom.

  Otherwise, he wouldn't have discovered the matter of Origin Qi.

  It's strange, really. As a descendant of a Dou Di, he didn't know that breaking through to Dou Di required Origin Qi. Could it be that when the major Dou Di became emperors, Origin Qi was abundant, even overflowing, that this wasn't mentioned?

  This thought only flashed through Lin Feng's mind. Discussing this now was pointless; the most important thing was to get Xiao Xuan's help, obtain more Dou Sheng energy cores, and fight more peak matches within this Heavenly Tomb.

  "The current situation of the Xiao Clan was foreseen when I decided to break through to Dou Di!"

  After a long silence, Xiao Xuan sighed. Lin Feng sensed some resentment in his voice.

  "It's a blessing from heaven that there's this little guy named Xiao Yan, who's holding up some of the Origin Qi!"

  "However, the matter between the Soul Clan and my Xiao Clan doesn't really concern you, little guy, does it?"

  Xiao Xuan glanced at Lin Feng with a half-smile, as if he had been completely seen through.

  "Hmm!?"

  "You actually possess the essence blood of such a powerful being within you, and this guy... have they revived now?"

  Xiao Xuan waved his hand, and Yuan Kui's soul, deep within Lin Feng's mind, appeared in the Heavenly Tomb. As for the Dragon Emperor's essence blood, he made no move.

  "Senior?"

  Upon seeing this scene, an uncontrollable conjecture arose in Lin Feng's mind, "Could it be that Xiao Xuan has also come into contact with this extraterrestrial evil race?"

  "Lord Lin Feng?"

  "Boy, where did you come from with this race?"

  Xiao Xuan's expression was serious. When Lin Feng was with the Blood Blade Saint, he had a slight sense of perception, but now that Lin Feng was close, he clearly sensed this aura that was completely out of place on the Dou Qi Continent. Coincidentally

  , he had seen this aura before he made up his mind to gather the Dou Di bloodline of the entire Xiao Clan and break through to Dou Di with the mindset of "do or die."

  In order to ensure the continued prosperity of the Xiao Clan's Dou Di bloodline, Xiao Xuan, who had already become a nine-star Dou Sheng, embarked on a journey to find an Emperor across the land.

  During this time, he also learned of some secrets, such as the Imperial Emperor of the Ancient Puppet Sect, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, and the Yellow Spring Demon Saint.

  Within an ancient semi-emperor's ruins, he witnessed this aura—that of a semi-emperor who died of illness.

  In fact, its active era predated that of the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe, yet it never achieved the status of an emperor, thus dying. The lifespan of a semi-emperor is not endless.

  Moreover, how could such a supreme being capable of reaching the semi-emperor level not have attempted a breakthrough, the backlash of which ultimately brought it down?

  Being a semi-emperor, its wisdom was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people; it ultimately discovered the secret of Origin Qi, even uncovering a shocking secret.

  The Origin Qi had been completely depleted due to a great battle long ago, and one side in the battle was actually a demon from beyond the heavens.

  Many Dou Di powerhouses fought desperately, and under the leadership of a dragon-phoenix, they finally killed the strongest leader.

  However, the Dragon and Phoenix ultimately rose to power too late. The extraterrestrial evil race and the native inhabitants of the Dou Qi Continent had produced offspring who were not rejected by the Dou Qi Continent.

  The Dragon and Phoenix had long since perished together with that supreme powerhouse. The many Dou Di, having no other choice, could only unite their power and use the remaining Origin Qi of the Dou Qi Continent to suppress them in some distant place.

  Without Origin Qi, the Dou Qi Continent's many Dou Di were no longer suited to life. That day, the many Dou Di ascended to the Great Thousand World, marking the peak of the Dou Qi Continent and the beginning of its decline.

  Xiao Xuan learned from the records of that half-emperor that there was more than one world; above the Dou Qi Continent, there existed a peak Great Thousand World.

  However, at that time, the Dou Qi Continent was so powerful that even after breaking through to Dou Di, one could still continue to progress.

  Ascending to the Great Thousand World, however, required undergoing a dangerous power conversion process, and therefore, very few Dou Di attempted to ascend.

  "Is the Dou Qi Continent really this powerful?"

  Lin Feng murmured to himself, utterly shocked. The secrets hidden beneath the iceberg of the Dou Qi Continent were truly terrifying.

  In the original story, Xiao Xuan hadn't explained this in such detail to Xiao Yan, only revealing the matter of Origin Qi.

  Indeed, what realm was Xiao Yan at that time? Besides, Xiao Yan was now the strongest member of the Xiao Clan, his sole heir. Xiao Xuan didn't want Xiao Yan to perish because of this.

  "The reason I risked everything for the Xiao Clan was because after that Half-Emperor, there was also the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe who defied the heavens to become a Dou Di!"

  "Alas, what a pity, such is fate!"

  "Lin Feng, when you return, tell this to the strongest member of the Dragon Clan behind you!"

  Xiao Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, now calm. He was dead; these were no longer his concerns.

  In his current state, if he were to leave the Heavenly Tomb, he would die within moments. Moreover, without a physical body, even though he was a half-Emperor, he might not be able to defeat a nine-star Dou Sheng.

  "Senior Xiao Xuan, why don't you tell Senior Gu Yuan about this?"

  "Hahahaha."

  Xiao Xuan didn't answer directly, but Lin Feng could hear the disdain in his smile.

  "After I die, I suppose those who tend the fire and those who refine the pills will also pass away one after another, right?"

  Lin Feng's lips twitched. He hadn't expected that two nine-star Dou Sheng powerhouses would be spoken of so vulgarly by Xiao Xuan.

  "I don't know about the ancestors of Burning Flame Valley, but the ancestor of the Pill Tower was ambushed and killed by the Soul Clan."

  As he spoke, Lin Feng gave a general account of his identity in the Pill Tower, as well as the current situation in the Central Continent, the Imperial Clan, and the Beast Domain.

  "You brat, you have quite the powerful background!"

  "Boy, I roughly know your intentions. How about we make a deal?"

  Before Lin Feng could refuse, Xiao Xuan waved his hand, and the void in front of him suddenly cracked open, sending out more than a dozen energy cores, posing a strong threat to Lin Feng.

  The Blood Blade Saint, who had remained silent all along, suddenly brightened up, his desire quite evident.

  "Senior, please speak. If it's within my power, I will do my utmost and dare not delay!"

  Despite having the Dragon Emperor's essence blood and the Void Thunder Pool's assistance, he could still improve rapidly, but who wouldn't love free Dou Sheng energy cores?

  "My Xiao Clan's last protégé, Xiao Yan, must protect his safety until he becomes a Dou Sheng. How about it?"

  Looking at Xiao Xuan's smiling expression, Lin Feng pretended to be in a difficult position, but inwardly he was overjoyed.

  In the original story, even if the Flame Emperor had lost many opportunities, becoming a Dou Sheng was a certainty.

  As for his safety, with Senior Zhugong watching over him, that's not a problem.

  As for how to persuade Senior Zhugong, well, as a prince consort of the Dragon Clan, he can still put in a good word. The very existence of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, a descendant of Xiao Yan's Xiao Clan, is enough for Zhugong to make a move.

  Of course, this move doesn't mean directly taking it; before being certain of obtaining all the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, one or two pieces are useless.

  "Senior Xiao Xuan, even if you didn't say it, as his senior brother, if Junior Brother Xiao Yan is in danger, I can't just stand by and do nothing. But as

  for becoming a Dou Sheng..." Lin Feng didn't explicitly say the rest, but Xiao Xuan understood. Although the Dou Qi Continent is vast, becoming a Dou Sheng is truly one in a billion.

  Without the Xiao Clan, Xiao Yan is just a rogue cultivator; for a rogue cultivator to become a Dou Sheng is incredibly difficult!

  "Don't worry, I'll give him that potential. You just need to ensure he doesn't die!"

  "In that case, I'll accept these Dou Sheng energy cores."

  Seeing Xue Dao's eager expression, Lin Feng put away the Dou Sheng energy cores, intending to absorb them in the coming days.

  "Senior, I have another request. Are there any Dou Sheng soul bodies in this Heavenly Tomb? I'd like to have a life-or-death battle with them!"

  Seeing Lin Feng's sudden serious expression, Xiao Xuan smiled, his face showing appreciation.

  "Indeed, true powerhouses should grow through battle. You and my missing cousin are quite similar!"

  While smiling, Xiao Xuan's figure suddenly became ethereal, reappearing a few breaths later, with two bewildered figures staring at each other beneath his feet.

  "Who am I? Where am I?"

Chapter 294 Xiao Xuan

  Five months had passed since Lin Feng's conversation with Xiao Xuan on the third level of the Heavenly Tomb.

  This period could be considered Lin Feng's most solid period of progress since his transmigration to the Dou Qi Continent.

  After learning that Lin Feng was the son-in-law of the Dragon Clan and had an eight-star Dou Zun behind him, Xiao Xuan's attitude towards Lin Feng visibly changed.

  He not only personally sealed the two dazed Soul Clan Dou Sheng to the level of Half-Saint, but also gradually released them as Lin Feng's combat power increased.

  He even personally guided Lin Feng on his future path, even on the use of energy at the Dou Sheng realm.

  If he were merely the son-in-law of the Dragon Clan, he wouldn't be worthy of Xiao Xuan's attention, after all, he was a hero who had attempted to become a Dou Di!

  It was just that Lin Feng was too cunning; after surviving a life-or-death situation from two Soul Clan Dou Sheng who had fully unsealed their combat power, he seemingly unintentionally revealed information about the Void Devouring Flame.

  The subtle hints revealed why the Soul Clan, as the oldest surviving imperial clan, still produced so many geniuses and maintained an unbroken lineage of divine bloodlines.

  Who was Xiao Xuan? A half-Emperor level expert, even at the critical juncture of failing to break through to Dou Di and suffering severe backlash, he was a ruthless individual capable of severely injuring the Soul Emperor, Void Devouring Flame, and the four Demon Saints of the Soul Clan working together.

  If it weren't for the Soul Emperor's decisive actions and the inaction of Gu Yuan and others, once Xiao Xuan recovered, he would likely have swept across the continent.

  This was probably also why Gu Yuan and others watched the Soul Clan and Xiao Clan fight!

  Even if they couldn't become Dou Di, who would want a retired emperor suddenly appearing above their heads?

  "So that's how it is!"

  Xiao Xuan, his hands behind his back, stood with his eyes on Lin Feng, whose aura was fluctuating wildly, his expression gradually becoming solemn.

  "The Devouring Spirit King's innate ability, combined with the Void Devouring Flame's devouring power, is a perfect match. This explains why the Soul Clan, as an ancient imperial clan, remains so prosperous."

  "It seems the Spirit Clan has already fallen victim to the Soul Clan's treachery!"

  Xiao Xuan recalled that in previous Heavenly Tomb openings, no imperial clan had ever been absent, yet this time the Spirit Clan was absent. Combining this with the information he had just deduced

  , the answer was obvious!

  Xiao Yan and the others were naturally unaware of what had happened within the third level of the Heavenly Tomb. At this moment, they were flying towards the sky with heavy expressions.

  If their perception were strong enough, they would have noticed that the already dense energy fog at the horizon behind them had transformed into a terrifying storm. It was as if

  a true Dou Sheng expert had made a move; an energy tide had even appeared. Not only Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er, but also several prodigies from the Flame Clan and Thunder Clan were now covered in sweat, not daring to stop for even a moment. On the other hand, Hun Ya and his companion

  , whose plans had been interrupted by Lin Feng as soon as they entered the Heavenly Tomb, did not have to face this black storm.

  However, their situation wasn't much better. The energy barrier formed by the ancient devouring insects was only breached by Xiao Yan, relying on the combined power of numerous strange fires and the support of many energy cores, besides Lin Feng, a half-saint.

  The two were now in despair. The path to the third level was still unknown, and the way they had come was already back.

  They were completely trapped within the energy barrier, awaiting being devoured.

  "Damn it, why is contacting the ancestor's jade slip ineffective? Wasn't it supposed to trigger a connection as we approached the third level?"

  Hun Ya's face was filled with despair. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have come to this ancient clan, much less entered the Heavenly Tomb.

  Hun Li, standing to the side, remained silent throughout, only occasionally glancing at Hun Ya, raising and lowering his hand as if hesitating about something.

  Outside the energy barrier, in less than half an hour, everyone who had entered the Heavenly Tomb, except for Lin Feng, Hun Ya, and Hun Li, had gathered together.

  "Everyone, this energy barrier is extremely tough. A single imperial clan will definitely not have enough time to break it in the face of the impending storm."

  Seeing everyone arrive at the Heavenly Tomb, Gu Qingyang didn't waste any time and directly stated his plan.

  "The only way now is for us to take turns attacking to break this barrier as quickly as possible."

  As Gu Qingyang announced his plan, the hurricane whipped up by the storm had already reached the area, causing everyone's clothes to rustle.

  "At this moment, there's no need for so many concerns. Let me, Lei Luo, make the first move!"

  "Thunder Transformation, Destruction Tiger!"

  The leader of the Lei clan shouted, lightning raging around him, the terrifying energy fluctuations even causing a slight numbness to everyone's skin.

  "Brother Xiao Yan, this is Lei Luo of the Lei clan. Because he possesses the terrifying secret technique, Destruction Tiger, everyone in the imperial clan calls him Thunder Tiger."

  Seemingly noticing Xiao Yan's confusion, Xun'er spoke up to clarify things for him.

  "For some reason, he always likes to tear the ears off his enemies and then yell 'Pick up your ears! Pick up your ears!' He has a strange temper, and even members of the Lei Clan are reluctant to approach him."

  Xiao Yan's expression turned odd upon hearing this. "Lei Luo, the tiger, pick up your ears! If the situation weren't so bad right now, he would have liked to go up and greet Inspector Wu Yi."

  He shook his head, dismissing the strange thoughts in his mind. His situation was just an exception; even if they were fellow countrymen, he wouldn't dare to reveal his identity.

  Who knows whether meeting a fellow countryman would be filled with tears or a few stabs in the back?

  Members of the Lei Clan, Gu Clan, Yan Clan, Yao Clan, and Shi Clan took turns to act, and soon the energy channel was opened up to a distance of several tens of meters.

  Xiao Yan was implicitly considered to belong to the Gu Clan's camp.

  However, Xiao Yan's actions surprised everyone; the flames formed by the fusion of many different flames were extremely effective at suppressing the energy barrier.

  Thus, Xiao Yan became the main force in opening the passage. However, the ancient clan and others naturally wouldn't sit idly by and watch Xiao Yan suffer a loss, so many high-level energy cores ended up in Xiao Yan's hands.

  "Soul Cliff, listen, can you feel the energy barrier vibrating?"

  Inside the energy barrier, Soul Li, who had gradually made up his mind to launch a sneak attack and use Soul Cliff's soul to perform a secret technique to directly open the energy barrier, suddenly showed joy on his face.

  "Hahaha, really, it must be Gu Qingyang and the others!"

  In a direction unseen by Soul Li, Soul Cliff, whose eyes were full of ruthlessness, gradually dispelled a certain thought in his heart and carefully sensed it. Sure enough, it was just as Soul Li had said.

  The two looked at each other and smiled inexplicably, as if the evil thoughts in their hearts had never existed.

  "Damn it, you actually wanted to ambush me. When we get back, I will definitely have the ancestor execute you!"

  "Rumble!"

  Before long, the two opened the passage connecting Xiao Yan and the others. Seeing the group of people with wary expressions, Soul Li quickly spoke.

  At this time, their energy was almost exhausted. Otherwise, they wouldn't have had that thought.

  "Hold your hand. Haven't you noticed that the energy barrier is closing and recovering?"   

  The ruthlessness in Xiao Yan's eyes gradually faded. He tentatively sensed the energy barrier, and sure enough, apart from the section burned through by his flames which was recovering more slowly, the other passages were rapidly closing.

  "It's the Ancient Devouring Insects!"

  Lei Laohu exclaimed, his loud voice causing a sharp pain in everyone's eardrums.

  "Gentlemen, these Ancient Devouring Insects recover extremely quickly. We must also guard against their resurgence. We cannot afford internal strife now!"

  Seeing the change in everyone's expressions, Hun Li smiled slightly. Even if their Soul Clan was somewhat disliked, the Ancient Clan was no different; they were just more direct, while the Ancient Clan was more hypocritical.

  "You two go and open the passages first!"

  Just as Hun Li and his companion were secretly mocking the foolishness of these people, Gu Qingyang and the others spoke directly. Everyone's gazes were fixed on them, their eyes sharp.

  "As is the case!"

  Hun Li's face wore a fake smile, but after turning around, his expression immediately turned gloomy.

  "Damn it, once we find the Ancestor, I'll assassinate you all immediately! Once we're out of this Heavenly Tomb, who can do anything to me?"

  Thinking of all sorts of ruthless plans, Hun Li Hun Ya's actions showed no slackening. After all, the threat of the great storm was imminent, and the energy barrier closed slightly as they spoke.

  The rest proceeded smoothly; with everyone working together, the passage was opened within a few hours.

  Meanwhile, Xiao Yan, as always, cunningly obtained the Ancient Devouring Insect's Mother Queen, triggering a suicidal pursuit from the Ancient Devouring Insect.

  "Lin Feng, kid, let's end this battle of death here!"

  Deep within the third layer of the Heavenly Curtain, Xiao Xuan looked at the energy barrier before him. Seeing Xiao Yan and the others appear safely in the third layer, especially Xiao Yan's cunning method of taking the Ancient Devouring Insect's Mother Queen, he smiled knowingly.

  "This kid is not bad, similar to me!"

  After narrowly dodging the combined attack of two Dou Sheng, Lin Feng quickly caught his breath, took out a Dou Sheng energy core from his storage ring, and rapidly absorbed it.

  After stabilizing, Lin Feng's aura noticeably improved slightly.

  He hadn't originally wanted to use this Dou Sheng energy, but Xiao Xuan explained that it was to help him adapt to Dou Sheng-level energy more quickly, allowing his body to spontaneously adapt and mimic it.

  For the past five months, he had spent almost all his time this way, and his initial entry into the beginner-level Half-Saint realm had resulted in a significant improvement.

  If the beginner-level Half-Saint realm were divided into realms, he had already reached the advanced stage, just one step away from entering the intermediate-level Half-Saint realm.

  Don't think this is exaggerated; Lin Feng was using a Dou Sheng-level energy core. Under the special rules of the Heavenly Tomb, the energy cores formed from soul bodies were extremely pure.

  In his perception, the Half-Saint energy core was no weaker than the Black Demon Lightning that the Xuan Dan Ancestor had sealed within his body, let alone the energy core formed from a true Dou Sheng.

  "You can handle the rest of the time yourself!"

  Even without Xiao Xuan's words, Lin Feng intended to stop. Five months of tireless fighting, dancing on the edge of a knife, against a true Dou Sheng, even if only a soul body remained.

  Moreover, Xiao Yan was about to arrive, and although Xiao Xuan somewhat admired him, he wasn't one to be unaware of his place.

  After a slight bow, Lin Feng found a spot nearby, clapped his hands, and unleashed a high-level Xuan-rank battle technique—Magnificent Architecture.

  Soon, a massive building appeared, complete with bedrooms, a living room, a leisure courtyard, and a secluded cultivation chamber.

  This was a skill he had learned at Canaan Academy when building the Beast Lord City for those magical beasts.

  After some minor modifications, it had become what it was today.

  Seeing this, Xiao Xuan's lips twitched slightly, while Blood Blade's eyes involuntarily lit up.

  "This kind of battle technique seems to better reflect the majesty of my Blood Blade!"

  Lin Feng had some idea of ​​their reactions but didn't pay much attention. With a wave of his hand, a dozen energy cores appeared, hovering in front of him.

  "With nearly two and a half years left, and with the support of the Dragon Emperor's essence blood and the Dou Sheng energy core, I will definitely break through to the intermediate Dou Sheng or even the advanced Dou Sheng in one fell swoop!"

  "It's time for me to 'take the pill'!"

  A stream of five-colored Dou Qi shot into an energy core in front of him. The power of a Dou Sheng was still too overwhelming for Lin Feng at this moment, and it had to be sealed before he could absorb it.

  He opened his mouth and swallowed an energy core into his body. Lin Feng slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, it was earth-shattering!

  Not long after Lin Feng entered seclusion, at Xiao Xuan's instruction, the Blood Blade Saint went to bring Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er here.

  The first moment the two arrived, their gazes turned to the magnificent golden hall. They exchanged a glance without leaving a trace, and their thoughts were somewhat similar.

  "It seems that this ancestor Xiao Xuan is not quite what I imagined!"

  The Blood Blade Saint, who was leading the way, was naturally unaware of the two's thoughts. Even if he did, he would pretend not to hear.

  Lin Feng and Xiao Xuan were both powerful figures he couldn't afford to offend. Moreover, Xiao Xuan, a supreme expert, had already accepted him as a disciple, so he naturally dared not gossip.

  "Greetings, Ancestor Xiao Xuan!"

  The moment he saw the middle-aged man in blue, Xiao Yan knelt on one knee, his face filled with reverence.

  Before entering the Heavenly Tomb, he had learned of the Xiao family patriarch's power from Xun'er—the former strongest on the continent, a

  figure who had challenged the Dou Di realm. If it weren't for their shared lineage, how could he have met such a person?

  At this moment, Xiao Yan's heart was in turmoil. His heart was bitter. From Wutan City in the Northwest Continent to where he was today, although he had always been fortunate enough to level up by taking pills at crucial moments,

  most of his clansmen had been killed. His father, who had been his best friend, was captured and his fate remained unknown. If it weren't for a teacher who treated him like a son, he wouldn't have achieved his current glory.

  Even so, after learning about the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade from Xun'er, he knew that to save his father, he had to confront the Soul Clan, the second most powerful clan on the continent.

  Although he had only cultivated for thirty years and had already reached the Nine-Star Dou Zun realm, he wasn't even confident about reaching the Dou Sheng realm, let alone the terrifying existence of a Nine-Star Dou Sheng within the Soul Clan.

  Seeing this ancestor who was attempting to become a Dou Di, Xiao Yan's pent-up frustration finally burst forth.

  "Tell me about the Xiao Clan, no, the Xiao family's affairs."

  Xiao Xuan looked at his descendant, suddenly unsure where to begin. Should he say that it was because he lost his gamble that the Xiao Clan faced its current predicament?

  "Ancestor, the Xiao family..."

Chapter 295. A Daring Heart

  Nearly half a year had passed inside the Heavenly Tomb, while only a month had passed outside—this was the power of a Dou Di artifact.

  In the month or so that followed, the Dou Qi Continent outside the Heavenly Tomb remained unchanged, seemingly unchanged as before, with the Imperial Clan dominating the world and the law of the jungle still prevailing.

  However, those with discerning eyes could notice that the Soul Clan within the Imperial Clan had been unusually quiet lately, a quietness that seemed somewhat abnormal.

  Gu Yuan and the others, alerted by the Candle Bow, were among these discerning individuals. Although they hadn't connected it to the secret of the Soul Clan's enduring bloodline, they had discovered something from the unusual behavior of the Spirit Clan.

  Secretly, the second strongest member of the Ancient Clan, the early-stage Eight-Star Dou Sheng, Black Annihilation King, had already gone to the Spirit Clan to investigate, while Gu Yuan had also begun to subtly observe the Soul Clan's movements from time to time using the Ancient Emperor Mirror.

  "What!?"

  In the Ancient Clan's meeting hall, many of the Soul Clan's Dou Sheng experts were present, even the Dou Sheng guarding the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade was among them.

  Many white-haired elders were filled with shock, and even a hint of fear.

  "Elders, there's no need to worry too much. We've discovered the Soul Clan's plan, and with my personal monitoring using the Ancient Emperor Mirror, the Soul Clan's methods are essentially ineffective!"

  Gu Yuan, however, wasn't overly concerned. In his view, although the Soul Clan maintained its strength thanks to the bloodline talent of the last Devouring Spirit King, the Ancient Clan still held

  an advantage in high-end combat power, although this advantage had been greatly narrowed after the Void Devouring Flame recovered.

  Fortunately, with the Dragon Clan's assistance and the addition of an eight-star Dou Sheng, the Ancient Clan could still suppress the Soul Clan.

  "Clan leader, in my opinion, we should unite with the other clans to weaken the Soul Clan!"

  At this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside the hall. It was the Ancient Clan's second strongest expert, the early-stage eight-star Dou Sheng, Black Annihilation King, who had gone to investigate.

  "Indeed, the Soul Clan is despicable. As fellow imperial clans, they have resorted to such cruelty. If we do not stop them, after we are gone, those who come after may not be able to withstand their onslaught!"

  An old man spoke, stroking his flowing white beard and hair, his ethereal appearance revealing him to be one of the renowned Three Immortals of the Ancient Clan.

  "The Elder Immortal speaks the truth. If one happens, another will follow. The Soul Clan, as an ancient imperial clan, has a bloodline that has endured to this day. Countless imperial clans have perished because of them. We must unite all clans to defeat the Soul Clan!"

  Inside the hall, a middle-aged man spoke, his tone extremely domineering. He was a powerful figure from the Ancient Clan who had recently advanced to the rank of Dou Sheng.

  "At the very least, we must kill the Void Devouring Flame. The Devouring Spirit Clan's methods are inhuman; perhaps only a rare and wondrous creature like the Void Devouring Flame, in human form, could unleash such techniques."

  "That's absolutely right!

  "

  Throughout the hall, numerous voices of agreement rose and fell. Even the Imperial Jade Guardian Elder, who rarely spoke or participated in ancestral councils, was now filled with righteous indignation.

  After a long while, once everyone's emotions had calmed down, Gu Yuan made his decision.

  "Everyone, the Soul Clan's actions are something our Ancient Clan cannot stand idly by. Elder South Sea, please personally invite the patriarchs of the various Imperial Clans to the Ancient Clan to discuss an alliance to attack the Soul Clan!"

  "Furthermore, to prevent the Soul Clan from attacking the weaker Stone Clan and Medicine Clan during this time, I will trouble the two Immortal Elders to personally go to the Stone Clan and Medicine Clan to oversee the situation." "

  In addition, regarding the opening of the spatial passage between the Ancient Realm and the Stone and Medicine Realms, given the tragedy of the Spirit Clan, they will surely agree."

  "Yes, Patriarch!"

  Gu Yuan was, after all, a powerful cultivator who had reached the pinnacle of the continent. Although thousands of years ago, due to some unspoken reasons, he hadn't intervened to save Xiao Xuan,

  now, facing the crisis of annihilation, he immediately displayed the methods of an Imperial Clan patriarch—truly ruthless!

  "Alas, speaking of this matter, it's my fault for making the wrong judgment back then, for not decisively attacking the Soul Clan, which has led to this predicament!"

  Gu Yuan slowly rose, a hint of regret on his face.

  "Clan leader, why bother? This was a decision we made together back then. Besides, after the Soul Clan attacked and killed Xiao Xuan, they immediately announced the closure of the Soul Realm. If we are determined to exterminate the Soul Clan, the other imperial clans will surely not stand idly by!"

  The Black Annihilation King, clad in black scale armor, had a hint of murderous intent on his face, seemingly due to his years in the military.

  "Moreover, this is also a golden opportunity to destroy the Soul Clan. With the crisis of extermination looming, the top experts of our clan, the Dragon Clan, the Thunder Clan, and the Flame Clan, the four major clans, will join forces. I don't believe the Soul Clan will have any chance of survival!"

  As for the Medicine Clan and the Stone Clan, the Black Annihilation King did not take them seriously at all.

  Their two strongest experts were only seven-star Dou Sheng. If it weren't for the methods left behind by the Dou Di, he could have defeated these two clans even by himself!

  "In that case, let's begin our actions and start the meeting as soon as possible!"

  After the meeting ended and the elders dispersed, they did not spread the news within the Ancient Realm.

  After all, the ancient realm is vast, with tens of millions, or even more, of its inhabitants. It's not impossible that there are Soul Clan spies hidden among them.

  Before the alliance is established, this matter must remain a secret, and even after its formation, it must still be concealed, ready to deliver a fatal blow to the Soul Clan at a crucial moment! What

  Gu Yuan and the others didn't know was that the Soul Clan did indeed have spies within the ancient clans. In fact, the strongest among them, after countless years, had already risen to the rank of Dou Sheng.

  Furthermore, due to his deliberately feigned calm and resolute character, he was even given the task of guarding the Emperor Jade.

  At this moment, he returned to the guardian altar, his normally expressionless face now filled with gloom.

  "Those damned ancient clansmen, how did they somehow learn of my clan's plans!"

  A chilling voice echoed deep within the altar, but unfortunately, apart from this Soul Clan Dou Sheng, the place was empty.

  "But even if you know, so what? The strength of my clan is beyond your imagination!"

  Gu Yang, or rather, Hun Yang, cackled. Although he had been disguised in the Ancient Clan for a long time, sometimes he even thought that his life would be like this forever. He

  was going to exhaust his thousands of years of Dou Sheng lifespan here. Fortunately, he finally got his chance.

  "The disappearance of the Spirit Clan is just the beginning. Since they have already started to act, it means that the clan leader and Lord Void are ready. Lord Void has already entered that realm!"

  "Even if many imperial clans join forces, so what? A strong person in that realm is not someone that a few eight-star Dou Sheng can withstand!"

  The cackling laughter did not last long before it fell silent, seemingly unchanged from the past thousand years.

  As the ancient races began their operation, far beyond the Dou Qi Continent, a massive dragon island firmly rooted itself in the void, stabilizing the chaotic spatial currents.

  "The time has come! Set off immediately!"

  "Split up! We must wipe out every location on the Central Continent in the shortest possible time, before the Soul Race discovers us!"   

  Standing beneath the Dragon Emperor's Palace of the Dragon Clan, Zhu Gong outlined his plan to the group. Beside him stood the trembling Soul Hall Celestial Venerable, Mo Yu.

  Looking at the many figures before him, Mo Yu's gaze hardened.

  "By joining the Dragon Clan, or rather, by serving under Master Lin Feng, I might have a sliver of a chance to become a Half-Saint, or even a true Dou Sheng!"

  As for continuing to serve the Soul Hall, Mo Yu had no such intention. He wasn't a member of the Soul Clan; the reason he joined the universally hated Soul Hall was because he could cultivate there.

  Now, the Dragon Clan and Lin Feng had offered even greater benefits, so naturally he would serve even more diligently.

  And those benefits were his life, and a Bodhi Pill a hundred years later!

  After perfecting his battle plan, Zhu Gong glanced at the intrigued Mo Yu, but wasn't worried at all that he might use trickery.

  Anyone weaker than a high-level Dou Sheng could be killed with a single blow by his methods.

  Let alone someone who wasn't even a Transcendent Dou Zun; before him, they were less than ants!

  "Lin Feng, this guy, not only has good talent and has the potential to grow into a mid-level Dou Sheng in the future, but more importantly, he makes up for the shortcomings of our Dragon Clan in strategy and tactics. He's truly blessed!"

  Zhu Gong thought to himself, and then his figure disappeared from the main hall.

  Seeing this, many Dou Sheng opened spatial wormholes according to the indicators given by Mo Yu.

  Zhu Gong, Zhu Ying, Zhu Yan, Qing Shan, Qing Mu, and the other Dou Sheng from the three Dragon Islands, excluding the three Dragon Kings, discussed the matter and, after obtaining Zi Yan's consent, decided to let them redeem themselves through meritorious service.

  Of course, this was on the condition that although they wouldn't have to go to the Dragon Slaying Platform, their cultivation levels had dropped significantly after just one move there.

  After all, they were only second-rate Dou Sheng, so Zhu Gong and the others didn't take them too seriously!

  After everyone left, Elder Qing Shan waved for Mo Yu to leave, and then went to Zi Yan's secluded cultivation place to wait.

  "His Highness's aura is growing stronger and stronger, it's almost here, Dragon Phoenix, almost here!"

  "Void, how is the situation?"

  In the Soul Realm, atop a mountain thousands of feet high, the middle-aged scholar-like Soul Emperor looked at the returning Void Devouring Flame and asked.

  "The Spirit Clan, you truly disappoint me!"

  Void Devouring Flame, dressed in black, slowly emerged from the void, but his face showed little joy.

  The Soul Emperor did not reply, standing atop the mountain, looking at the magnificent Soul Palace, filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, lush greenery, completely different from the various races' assumptions about the Soul Clan.

  However, this was only on the surface. In those endless mountains, members of the Soul Clan died every moment, at the hands of their own kind.

  The Soul Clan practiced a culture of raising Gu (a type of poisonous insect), unless you had a Dou Sheng (a powerful martial arts master) standing behind you, only the strongest of your generation could be nurtured.

  The rest, if unwilling, could only fight in these endless mountains, killing magical beasts, killing their own kind, and ultimately, killing themselves!

  Within this mountain range, every inch is littered with the remains of Soul Clan members—this is the true reason for the Soul Clan's strength!

  And below the mountain range, after the Soul Clan members died, their blood flowed into several coffins through a peculiar array.

  "The strongest descendant of the Spirit Emperor is only a peak Six-Star Dou Sheng, and that Dou Di Grand Array is even more laughable!"

  The Void Devouring Flame, clad in black, suddenly sneered, a laugh completely at odds with the terrifying black flames burning on his body.

  "I don't know if the Spirit Clan is too weak, or if the Spirit Emperor's era is too distant, but the remnant soul left behind by the Spirit Emperor has even forgotten its own identity!"

  "His strongest attack is only comparable to an early Eight-Star level; it doesn't even feel as good as that old dragon!"

  Feeling the slightly boiling power within his body—the Dou Di bloodline condensed from hundreds of millions of Spirit Clan descendants—with this power, he could finally attempt to break through to the Emperor Realm!

  Watching the disappearing figure of the Void Devouring Flame, the Soul Emperor still wore a smile, but if Gu Yuan or Xiao Xuan were present, they would have detected a hint of longing.

  "Void, heh, does know some tricks. Too bad, the Soul Clan is ultimately my Soul Emperor's Soul Clan."

  Clad in white, hands behind his back, he surveyed the entire Soul Realm, a surge of pride rising within him.

  "Soon, soon, we can begin the real plan."

  While many top overlords were taking action, the Central Continent remained calm. They didn't even have the right to know about the power struggles among the top experts.

  Outside of the Imperial Clans, only the Dragon Clan was placed on equal footing by the various Imperial Clans; the rest, like the Profound Core cultivators and the Divine Farmer, could only keep their tails between their legs.

  As for those forces that hadn't even reached the Dou Sheng level, they were even less qualified to choose sides in the upcoming Imperial Clan war. Their

  only apparent role seemed to be providing a little energy for the Soul Emperor to refine his Emperor Pills under the Devouring Spirit Life-Severing Array!

  Just like the Nine Netherworld Python clan, they are now in terrible chaos.

  After their Grand Elder was captured by the Dragon Clan's powerful members, their only Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) level expert, Clan Chief Yao Xiaotian, also lost his life in the battle between the Soul Palace, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix clan, and the Ancient Void Dragon.

  Fortunately, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix clan's situation was similar. Their Clan Chief Huang Tian and the other three Saints, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Three Phoenixes, did not return, most likely captured by the ancient clan.

  In fact, their fate was even more tragic, as the Heavenly Demon Phoenix was a favorite food of the Ancient Void Dragon!

  Indeed, Huang Tian was a ruthless man. After failing to conquer the Ancient Dragon clan, he decisively followed the Void Devouring Flame to the Soul Realm.

  Strangely, to secure his position, he voluntarily became the mount of both the Soul Emperor and the Void Devouring Flame, taking turns riding him.

  Even the Soul Emperor was tempted by a Heavenly Demon Phoenix at the late stage of a Five-Star Dou Sheng as a mount and immediately agreed.

  The Heavenly Phoenix Clan, however, was ruthlessly abandoned by Huang Tian, ​​or rather, this was his means of preserving their independence.

  He alone, a single Heavenly Phoenix, joined the Soul Clan. Although the Heavenly Phoenixes of the Beast Domain would be devoured by the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, they wouldn't be completely wiped out.

  Besides the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan still had several Half-Saints. Even among those of the same rank, the Heavenly Phoenixes were top-tier magical beasts that other magical beasts could hardly challenge!

  And many years later, a new Battle Saint would surely emerge from the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, still the top overlord of the Beast Domain below the Ancient Void Dragon.

  Those foolish dragons, as long as they outwardly respect them, that's enough. Their greatest hobby is still wandering the void and exploring the unknown!

  Half a month later, within the Soul Realm, endless energy tides surged, and the energy of heaven and earth became extremely chaotic, accompanied by an extremely angry voice.

  "Dragon Clan, how dare you!"

Chapter 296. Just a fluke.

  The Soul Emperor's furious roar echoed throughout the Soul Realm, causing many members of the Soul Clan to tremble

  in   fear

  ,   不敢   在   ...   Hidden on Dragon Island in the void, numerous Saint-level ancient dragons reappeared in the main hall, each holding an extremely dense ball of soul energy.   Their faces were filled with excitement, especially Qingmu and the others. After Dragon Island split, the dragon race disappeared from the world's sight; even the Beast Realm had gradually forgotten their former glory.   This attack on the Soul Palace, capturing Hun Miesheng and the others alive, though little known, had released a great deal of pent-up frustration.   After gathering the numerous soul energy balls, Zhugong gazed at the enormous energy ball floating above the hall, a hint of astonishment in his eyes.   "I wonder how many powerful figures the Soul Clan has hunted, how many years they've accumulated. This energy ball even gives me a sense of threat."   Zhuying, holding Hun Miesheng in one hand, was also filled with shock, but he also noticed the terrifyingly intense resentment within the energy ball.   He knew that this was the condensed resentment of many powerful individuals whose soul essence had been extracted. If absorbed directly, it would likely cause complete mental chaos, turning them into mere puppets capable only of slaughter.   After Zhu Ying voiced this concern, he waved his hand, indicating there was no need to worry.   "Although Lin Feng's current strength hasn't yet reached its full potential, his methods are already extraordinary. We don't need to worry about that!"   Zhu Gong's expression turned serious as he spoke.   "Destroying the Soul Palace was merely a lesson for the Soul Clan. The real issue now concerns the immortality of the Dragon Clan!"   "Qingshan, what stage has Princess Ziyan's cultivation reached?"   "Third Brother, Princess Ziyan has been in the Inheritance Grounds for almost a year. I vaguely sense that her aura has already reached the Transcendent Dou Zun realm."   "In no more than half a year, she will be able to complete her Transcendent cultivation with the help of numerous dragon souls." "   At that time, she can begin absorbing the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit and become the Supreme Demonic Beast—the Dragon-Phoenix!"   "Good!"   Excitement appeared on Zhugong's old face. Once the Dragon-Phoenix is ​​born, the currently declining Dou Qi Continent will be swept away by the Ancient Void Dragon.   At that time, no matter how many schemes the Soul Clan has, they will have to obediently submit to the Dragon-Phoenix's invincible power!   And the Dragon Emperor can also return smoothly.   "We can't let our guard down at the summoning altar either. Using the royal blood left behind by Princess Ziyan, we must quickly contact the many kin still wandering in the void."   Zhu Yan suddenly spoke, his words causing everyone to worry.   "The others are one thing, but my eldest and second brothers are so strong; even if they went to other planes, they couldn't possibly be unaware of what the Dragon Emperor's summons means."   "They haven't returned after so long. Could they be lost?"   Zhu Gong wasn't sure either. Even he, an eight-star Dou Sheng, had encountered danger in the endless void.   Sometimes, the spacetime turbulence outside the Dou Qi Continent could have torn him apart if he hadn't escaped in time.   Even the power at the deepest part of the Void Thunder Pool near Dragon Island, while not his match, still posed a faint threat.   The world is vast; even for an eight-star Dou Sheng, there are places he can't roam freely.   Even a powerful figure like the Dragon Emperor was trapped in the Ancient Emperor's Cave, suppressed for countless years. If Lin Feng and Princess Zi Yan hadn't inadvertently stumbled upon it, they might never have known the Dragon Emperor's whereabouts.   Silence fell over the hall. However, being ancient dragons who revered power, worry was not a long-standing emotion in their vocabulary.   After everyone withdrew, Zhu Gong took the unconscious Hun Miesheng to the secret chamber and used the Dragon Seal to control him. A five-star Dou Sheng was quite suitable as a gatekeeper for the Dragon Clan!   Time flew by, and several months passed in the blink of an eye. Within the Heavenly Tomb, nearly three years had passed.   Lin Feng and the others had limited time left to stay in the Heavenly Tomb.   During these three years, apart from the two members of the Soul Clan who were captured by Xiao Xuan and killed by Xiao Yan for training, the other members of the Imperial Clan had greatly improved.   For example, the Great Commander of the Ancient Clan had already entered the Transcendent Dou Zun realm, and Gu Xun'er's progress was even greater.   One day, after learning that Gu Xun'er was Gu Yuan's daughter, Xiao Xuan's laughter echoed throughout the Heavenly Tomb, startling many overlords on the third level, who feared this powerful figure was about to purge the Heavenly Tomb again.   Xiao Xuan was extremely pleased that this little fellow, Xiao Yan, had actually abducted Gu Yuan's daughter, instantly making him a thousand times older than Gu Yuan.   He also devoted himself to cultivating Gu Xun'er, who had now reached the third-level Dou Zun realm, a remarkable advancement!   "Boom!"   Just then, Xiao Yan, who had been dormant for nearly two years, suddenly erupted, a terrifying aura bursting forth from his body.   This scene naturally attracted the attention of Xiao Xuan and Gu Xun'er, who quickly looked in this direction.   "Peak of the Nine-Star Dou Zun, First-Level Dou Zun!"   In the blink of an eye, Xiao Yan broke through the Dou Zun realm barrier, beginning the final step before entering the Half-Saint realm.   However, even after entering the first-level Dou Zun realm, his aura continued to soar rapidly, seemingly without end!   "Second-level Dou Zun, Third-level Dou Zun..."   However, upon witnessing Xiao Yan's rapid advancement in cultivation, Xiao Xuan and his companion showed no joy, but rather grew increasingly solemn.   "If he continues to advance like this, Brother Xiao Yan's cultivation in the Transcendent Realm will inevitably become extremely unstable."   "With such unstable Dou Qi, I'm afraid he won't be able to enter the Half-Saint Realm. Senior Xiao Xuan, do you have any solutions?"

  Xiao Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, solemnly watching Xiao Yan in the blood pool, silently murmuring to himself,

  "Xiao Yan, you are the last hope of my Xiao clan. Don't be so unwise!"

  Seemingly sensing their worry, Xiao Yan's aura, after reaching the peak of the third-level Dou Zun, was suppressed at an extremely rapid pace.

  In the blink of an eye, it had fallen back to the first-level Dou Zun realm. This ruthless action earned Xiao Xuan's praise.

  However, the Dou Qi of a Transcendent Dou Zun was simply too immense, and Xiao Yan's power was insufficient to suppress it too much.

  After several rises and falls, it finally stabilized at the peak of the second-level Dou Zun realm, just half a step away from entering the third-level Dou Zun.

  "Indeed, the Transcendent realm was created by our ancestors because the quality of Dou Qi between a Dou Zun and a Half-Saint is vastly different!"

  After Xiao Yan emerged from seclusion, Xiao Xuan's voice of praise came from the side, explaining the key points of Transcendent cultivation to Xiao Yan.   

  "Your Dou Qi has been tempered and refined by multiple different flames. Apart from Lin Feng, even I in my youth couldn't match it."

  "With such a solid foundation, entering the ranks of Half-Saint or even Dou Saint in the future will be much easier!"

  "Ancestor..."

  Xiao Yan touched his nose, about to utter a Versailles-esque phrase that resonated throughout the Great Thousand Worlds, when a terrifying commotion interrupted his spellcasting.

  "Rumble!"

  The group looked towards the source of the commotion, only to see that the courtyard Lin Feng had created with his Dou Technique before his seclusion had been reduced to dust by the immense energy.

  The terrifying energy fluctuations soared into the sky, stirring up the surrounding heaven and earth, and the entire third level of the Heavenly Tomb sensed this commotion.

  "This is coming from Xiao Xuan's tomb. What's he up to now? He seems quite excited lately."

  "Hahaha, Ba Dao, aren't you known as the second strongest in the Heavenly Tomb? Why don't you give it a try?"

  "Yes, Ba Dao, so domineering! How can we be convinced if you don't challenge Xiao Xuan?"

  "Yes, Second Brother, do you really want to be second forever?"

  "Hahaha, absolutely!"

  "..."

  Above the third level of the Heavenly Tomb, numerous soul powers fluctuated incessantly. Many overlords were clearly curious about the commotion coming from Xiao Xuan's location.

  "I, Ba Dao, have become close friends with Lord Xiao Xuan at first sight. How dare you sow discord among us? If you dare to speak again, I will definitely let you witness the power of this Saint, Ba Dao!"

  A terrifying fluctuation came from somewhere in the Heavenly Tomb, yet the soul transmissions above the Heavenly Tomb continued unabated, seemingly without any fear.

  Seeing this, Ba Dao's face immediately fell. The title of "Second Brother" had accompanied him for thousands of years.

  Many overlords knew that Ba Dao was no weakling. Before Xiao Xuan entered the Heavenly Tomb, Ba Dao was the strongest in the Heavenly Tomb.

  Many soul entities revered him, and his existence was of unknown age; he had even seen the living Tuoshe Ancient Emperor.

  Therefore, Ba Dao had never heard of Xiao Xuan's deeds. After entering the Heavenly Tomb, he forcibly demanded that Xiao Xuan serve him as master.

  Xiao Xuan was no ordinary person; even though he was extremely weak upon entering the Heavenly Tomb, Ba Dao was not someone Ba Dao could easily bully.

  The final result is unknown to everyone, but Ba Dao refused to accept this and challenged Xiao Xuan dozens of times, only to be easily defeated each time.

  Perhaps this was Xiao Xuan's only source of amusement in the Heavenly Tomb!

  Afterwards, the title of second-in-command fell to Ba Dao.

  Only Xiao Xuan knew the sarcastic remarks of the many overlords, while Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er looked solemnly at the figure who had disappeared from the courtyard and was now floating cross-legged in the void.

  "Ancestor, Senior Brother Lin Feng, what realm has he broken through to? Why is he so terrifying?"

  Staring at Lin Feng's aura, which continued to surge, Xiao Yan's face was filled with shock. This aura was several times stronger than when his teacher broke through. How could this be?

  "Lin Feng, this kid, his talent is truly remarkable!"

  Xiao Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, his face full of admiration and regret. If only Lin Feng's surname were Xiao.

  "This kid has already broken through to the intermediate-level Half-Saint, and even wants to advance further within that realm."

  "Intermediate-level Half-Saint!"

  Xiao Yan's throat was dry. After chasing for so many years, he could still only see Senior Brother Lin Feng's back?

  Gu Xun'er was also somewhat unsettled. She possessed the bloodline of a Divine-grade Dou Di. Even if she hadn't gone to the Xiao family as a child, she would at most be an intermediate-level Half-Saint now.

  She had naturally investigated Lin Feng's background thoroughly. Like her brother Xiao Yan, he came from the Jia Ma Empire, and even his status was lower.

  Under such circumstances, he had actually grown to this level—truly terrifying!

  "Wait, this trend... Senior Brother Lin Feng, is he going to break through to the Advanced Half-Saint realm?"

  Half an hour later, Lin Feng's aura was still rapidly rising, showing no signs of stopping.

  Even Xiao Yan vaguely sensed Lin Feng's intentions and asked uncertainly.

  "Judging from the situation, it seems so!"

  Xiao Xuan's face also showed some confusion. Lin Feng had cultivated to such a level at this age, with many powerful figures from the Pill Tower and the Dragon Clan standing behind him. He couldn't possibly be unaware of the importance of stabilizing his realm.

  Why would he ruin his future now?

  Although he could enter the Advanced Half-Saint realm, it would take at least a hundred years to stabilize this floating and boundless Dou Qi.

  With his talent, a hundred years would be enough to advance several steps on his cultivation path!

  Lin Feng, however, was oblivious to everyone's opinions. He simply frantically absorbed the Dou Sheng energy core in front of him, improving as much as he could, seemingly unconcerned about the instability of his realm.

  Under the puzzled gazes of the others, Lin Feng had already reached the peak of the Advanced Half-Saint realm, and even attempted to break through the barrier of the Dou Sheng realm.

  However, after sensing the indestructible threshold of the Dou Sheng realm, he abandoned the idea.

  "Hoo,"

  Lin Feng slowly opened his eyes, gently exhaling a breath of pure Dou Qi energy after slowly gathering his extremely weak Dou Qi.

  This breath of Dou Qi energy was terrifyingly high in quality. Although it was somewhat weak compared to a high-level Half-Saint of the same level, if absorbed by a Dou Zong, it would likely advance several minor realms instantly.

  "Lin Feng, congratulations on entering the high-level Half-Saint realm! You're just one step away from becoming a Dou Sheng."

  Xiao Xuan slowly approached. Although he was puzzled as to why Lin Feng was so eager to achieve his goal despite his weak realm, he quickly understood.

  This kind of genius was far stronger than he was in his youth; he wouldn't be so foolish and must have a solution.

  "Hahaha, just lucky!"

  Lin Feng touched his nose, subconsciously uttering this classic line before realizing that this wasn't his Dou Technique.

  "Compared to Senior Xiao Xuan back then, my achievements are insignificant!"

  "However, your current unstable realm requires immense effort to stabilize. Do you already have a solution?"

  Xiao Xuan pointed, and the many key points of the Dou Sheng realm appeared in Lin Feng's mind, providing a reference for his future cultivation. "Tell me, I'm extremely curious!"   Perhaps because of Lin Feng's relationship with Xiao Yan, or perhaps because of Lin Feng's potential, Xiao Xuan no longer referred to himself as "this humble one. " "Thank you

  ,   Senior Xiao Xuan!"

  Sensing the numerous secrets within his mind, Lin Feng was overjoyed. This was the cultivation experience of a half-Emperor. Since that was the case, Lin Feng had no intention of keeping it secret. He clasped his hands and uttered a few words:

  "Bodhi Ancient Tree!"

Chapter 297 Return to Dragon Island

  "So that's how it is!"

  Xiao Xuan suddenly understood, his gaze towards Lin Feng filled with admiration. Such a prodigy not only possessed exceptional talent but also astonishing strategic acumen.

  Gu Xun'er, standing beside him, also narrowed her eyes, understanding Lin Feng's intentions, her eyes filled with amazement.

  "Xun'er, what is the Bodhi Ancient Tree?"

  In the Black Corner Region, after Lin Feng intercepted the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, although Yao Lao's numerous books contained records of many rare and wondrous objects, Xiao Yan hadn't had much time to learn about them and didn't yet know what the Bodhi Ancient Tree was.

  "Brother Xiao Yan, the Bodhi Ancient Tree is a legendary top-tier wood-attribute treasure that appears only once every ten thousand years!"

  "Legend has it that the Bodhi tree has three treasures: the Bodhi seed, the Bodhi heart, and enlightenment under the Bodhi tree!"

  "Legend says that even the lowest-grade Bodhi seed, if refined into the Bodhi Pill, can give one the chance to become a half-saint."

  "And the Bodhi heart, appearing only once every ten thousand years, has the terrifying effect of instantly becoming a saint!"

  "However, even so, the most coveted of the three treasures is the final one—enlightenment under the Bodhi tree!"

  "Many powerful figures on the Dou Qi Continent call

  it—the Hundred Lifetimes of Reincarnation!" Even without Xun'er's further explanation, Xiao Yan understood the terrifying power of the Bodhi Ancient Tree. Even the lowest-grade Bodhi seed could increase the chances of becoming a half-saint.

  In this endless Dou Qi Continent, besides the descendants of imperial clans who benefit from the Dou Emperor's grace, how many half-saints are there?

  Even among the tens of millions of descendants of the ancient clans, only a dozen or so in each generation can achieve half-saint status.

  The Bodhi Heart's ability to instantly grant sainthood was a shock to Xiao Yan; a Dou Sheng level expert was beyond his imagination!

  However, Senior Brother Lin Feng's gaze was fixed on the even more terrifying Hundred Lifetimes of Reincarnation.

  "Is this the difference between me and Senior Brother Lin Feng?"

  If Lin Feng knew Xiao Yan's inner thoughts, he would clearly deny it.

  "No, this is the difference between you and someone who knows the plot!"

  However, even now, Lin Feng still wouldn't dare say he could consistently surpass Xiao Yan. In the original story, this guy skyrocketed from a Seven-Star Dou Sheng to the Dou Di realm, leaving even the Soul Emperor dumbfounded.

  Lin Feng estimated that, according to the Soul Emperor's thinking, even though Xiao Yan was already extremely threatening at the time, he probably still didn't take the Soul Emperor seriously.

  After all, the Soul Emperor had fought against a Half-Emperor. Although Xiao Yan already possessed an Emperor-level soul, who wasn't an Emperor-level soul?

  Furthermore, the Soul Emperor had entered the Emperor realm much earlier; even in terms of soul power, it was uncertain who was stronger.

  If the two had met back then, Soul Emperor would probably have killed Xiao Yan in two or three moves!

  However, during the years he spent refining the Emperor Pill, Xiao Yan actually advanced to the Dou Di realm and inherited the terrifying technique of Tuoshe Ancient Emperor—the Eternal Ruler of Strange Flames!

  Even with many other conditions, Xiao Yan still had to sacrifice his physical body to suppress Soul Emperor, which shows how powerful Soul Emperor was!

  "I have also heard about the hundred reincarnations of the Bodhi Ancient Tree!"

  Just then, Xiao Xuan's voice pulled everyone back to reality.

  "After I reached the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm, I didn't make any progress for many years. So I started searching all over the continent for traces left by those vanished Dou Di!"

  "The Bodhi Ancient Tree was one of the suspects I suspected!"

  "At that time, I was extremely fortunate to encounter its birth. The awe-inspiring canopy that covered the sky was indescribable!"

  "However, the most terrifying thing was the black aura surrounding its trunk. I'm sure that it must be the trace of a Dou Di!"

  "Unfortunately, perhaps the Bodhi Ancient Tree was afraid of my power. As soon as I got close, it disappeared into the depths of the earth, its whereabouts unknown!"

  Xiao Xuan's face showed a hint of regret. Lin Feng remained expressionless, but was shocked inwardly.

  "These top experts on the continent are indeed not easy to deal with. If the Bodhi Ancient Tree hadn't been wary of its power, perhaps with the help of that Dou Di's resentment, there might have been a tiny chance of reaching the Dou Di realm!"

  "Although it's resentment, it's still composed of Dou Di's power, and it might even contain Origin Qi!"

  Shaking his head inwardly, Lin Feng dismissed the idea. Even Xiao Yan could dispel that Dou Di's resentment; it couldn't possibly contain such high-level energy as Origin Qi.

  "If you really have the opportunity to attain enlightenment under that Bodhi Tree, resolving this shaky Dou Qi realm will be a piece of cake!"

  "However, the Bodhi Ancient Tree appears only once every ten thousand years, and no one can predict where it will appear. The time it takes to appear is also extremely short, so you must seize it!"

  As for why he didn't leave this opportunity to the only heir of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Xuan knew that the Xiao Clan currently lacked the power to allow Xiao Yan to obtain this opportunity.

  "Thank you for your guidance, senior!"

  "Time is running out, Xiao Yanzi. Next, I will teach you the final and most important part of the Heavenly Fire Three Transformations!"

  Xiao Xuan waved his hand. He said this in the hope that Lin Feng would take care of Xiao Yan in the future, so as not to let the last hope of the Xiao Clan perish.

  As for Xiao Yan's girlfriend, Gu Xun'er, Xiao Xuan smiled disdainfully inwardly. He didn't know about the younger generation of the Gu Clan, but he had figured out the hypocrisy of the older generation over the years.

  "Lin Feng, Xun'er, you don't need to leave. The secret technique of the Xiao Clan is no longer a secret even though the Xiao Clan no longer exists!"

  Lin Feng had originally planned to leave, but seeing this, he stopped.

  Even if this secret technique didn't have much effect on improving his strength, he could still learn about its principles. After all, it was fire-attribute, and it might bring some inspiration for his future creation of techniques.

  "The so-called Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire is the ultimate application of fire-attribute energy, the most violent and intense fire,"

  Xiao Xuan's voice echoed above the tomb, and Lin Feng felt endless admiration for his wisdom.

  He hadn't expected that besides the Dou Di of the Yan Clan and the ancient Dou Di of Tuoshe, who was born of fire, there was another being in this world whose understanding of fire had reached such a level.

  Looking at the flames in Xiao Xuan's hands that transformed into countless things, clearly fused by Xiao Yan using the Burning Technique, in Xiao Xuan's hands, they seemed as if they were his original possessions!

  If it weren't for his black hair instead of the colorful hair of a ghost fire youth, Lin Feng would have suspected that he was possessed by the ancient Dou Di of Tuoshe.

  Time slowly passed. With Xiao Yan's current peak Second-Rank Dou Zun realm, his cultivation of the Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire was extremely fast.

  In just over ten days, the complete Xiao Clan's clan mark was inscribed.

  In that instant, with the power of this clan mark, his aura instantly reached the Seventh-Rank Dou Zun realm.

  "Is it because Xiao Yan absorbed more strange fire than in the original story?" "

  The clan mark has appeared, and there are not many three years left. You should hurry to the exit of the Heavenly Tomb!"

  The moment Xiao Xuan saw the clan mark on Xiao Yan's head, his body trembled almost imperceptibly, and even Lin Feng did not notice it.   

  "Xiao Clan, is there really no way to revive you?"

  Xiao Yan's gaze was slightly moist as he looked at his ancestor, whose face had aged considerably after losing the Xiao Clan's bloodline. A sense of sorrow inevitably welled up in his heart.

  "Hahaha, being able to continue living by relying on the rules of the Heavenly Tomb, and even waiting for your arrival, I am already satisfied."

  Xiao Xuan didn't say it explicitly, but his sister Xun'er told him about the rules of the Heavenly Tomb, which made him extremely distressed.

  "Little Yanzi, if you can't bear it, next time I'll let your child with this little girl Xun'er come here!"

  Xiao Xuan's face was full of teasing, which eased Xiao Yan's mood considerably, and Xun'er's face also blushed slightly.

  Lin Feng, standing to the side, secretly sighed. Xiao Xuan, this old fox, was also a shrewd person. He personally arranged the marriage between the two, so those old guys from the ancient clans would have nothing to say in the future.

  After all, he was once a half-Emperor level expert. Even if he couldn't leave the Heavenly Tomb, who knew if he could use Xiao Yan to unleash some terrifying methods?

  "However, Xiao Xuan's resurrection is worth a try, as long as we prevent him from burning his soul essence!"

  Lin Feng's thoughtful expression was noticed by everyone, and Xiao Yan's eyes gleamed with hope.

  "Senior Brother Lin Feng, do you have a way?"

  Lin Feng shook his head slightly, his answer disappointing Xiao Yan.

  "The rules of the Heavenly Tomb were written by Dou Di. What can someone below Dou Di do?"

  Without absolute certainty, Lin Feng wouldn't make a boast. If he failed, he would be breaking his promise.

  Seeing Xiao Yan's expression, Xiao Xuan smiled slightly, and an energy veil appeared in his hand, which he handed to Xiao Yan. Seeing

  this treasure, Lin Feng's eyes flickered slightly, but he wasn't envious at all. Really, this thing couldn't even withstand his full-force palm strike; he wasn't lying.

  The reason for this was that he didn't want Zi Yan's Dragon Phoenix Armor, which was, after all, condensed from essence blood.

  Aside from Zhu Kun, whose size was astonishing and who believed he was likely to be trapped in the Ancient Emperor's Cave for the rest of his life, who else would offer so much essence blood?

  Even a Dou Sheng expert would need considerable time to recover from losing essence blood.

  Xiao Xuan smiled slightly; he had naturally seen Lin Feng's expression, but he would naturally save such a valuable resource for his own descendants.

  After smiling slightly, Xiao Xuan waved his hand, and the group appeared at the exit of the Heavenly Tomb. Such power astonished all three.

  Just as Lin Feng was about to say something, a message suddenly appeared in his mind. Upon closer inspection, it was the spatial coordinates Xiao Xuan had given him.

  The content on it shocked Lin Feng even more; at the location described on the spatial coordinates, two ancient Void Dragons had formed a seal.

  Although Xiao Xuan hadn't sensed their specific aura because they were stone statues, they were at least eight-star Dou Sheng level.

  Seeing this, Lin Feng was overjoyed.

  "Those two old dragons must be the eldest and second eldest brothers that Senior Zhugong and the others mentioned. If we can rescue them, with at least three eight-star Dou Sheng around, the Soul Clan's plan will surely fail!"

  "In that case, I will have enough time to cultivate, and it's even possible that, with the help of these dragon clan leaders, I can join forces with the Ancient Clan and defeat the Soul Clan in one fell swoop!"

  Lin Feng's idea wasn't without merit. Although the Soul Clan had Void Devouring Flame, a nine-star Dou Sheng, and the Four Demon Saints, four eight-star Dou Sheng level experts,

  the Four Demon Saints had already died in the battle against Xiao Xuan. They were merely suspended by the Soul Clan's secret technique and couldn't fight for long.

  "However, we'll have to wait for Senior Zhugong and the others to check. Xiao Xuan's era is extremely distant now, and we don't even know if those two old dragons are still alive."

  "And to force two Void Ancient Dragons of eight stars or higher to turn into stone statues to suppress the seal, they must be unimaginably powerful!"

  Shaking his head, Lin Feng slowly flew towards the spatial rift in the sky. He'd leave these matters to Zhugong and the others!

  His most important task right now was to stabilize his own Dou Qi.

  Then, he would wait for the Bodhi Ancient Tree to open!

  After leaving the Heavenly Tomb, Lin Feng greeted Xiao Yan and the others, then opened the void passage to Dragon Island and left first.

  What followed was nothing more than child's play in the eyes of this high-level semi-saint, not worth his time.

  Half a day later, Lin Feng returned to Dragon Island.

  With his current spatial mastery and coordinates, he could have arrived in just half an hour.

  However, the returning Zhugong and the others reactivated the concealment array on Dragon Island. Without coordinates, unless they happened to meet in the endless void of the Dou Qi Continent,

  even if Gu Yuan used the Ancient Emperor Mirror, he would not be able to find them even after searching for thousands of years!

  "Lin Feng, why has your Dou Qi become so weak?"

  Seeing that Lin Feng had advanced to the advanced half-saint level, Zhugong and the others did not show much joy on their faces, but instead frowned.

  "Such weak Dou Qi not only affects combat power, but it will also be extremely difficult to improve in the future!"

  Lin Feng had anticipated this situation and explained the method of enlightenment under the Bodhi Ancient Tree, which put everyone at ease.

  "Seniors, is it time for Zi Yan to absorb the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit? Perhaps I can refine some pills to help her absorb it better!"

  "That's not necessary!"

  Seeing Lin Feng's puzzled expression, Zhugong and the others exchanged glances and then appeared in the main hall with two purple divine dragons.

  "This was made by combining our dragon blood with the essence and demonic core of the Three Heavenly Phoenixes, with the help of Xuan Dan!"

  A hint of pain appeared on Zhu Gong's face as he said this; it seemed that Ancestor Xuan Dan had obtained quite a few good things from the Dragon Clan during this opportunity.

  "That fellow also managed to touch the threshold of a Seven-Star Dou Sheng."

  "However, to avoid attracting the attention of the Soul Clan, he is currently in seclusion deep within Dragon Island, so you won't be able to see him!"

  "I didn't expect the Ancestor to personally come to Dragon Island to refine pills for Zi Yan!"

  This was truly beyond Lin Feng's expectations.

  However, with these two precious pills, Zi Yan didn't hastily consume the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit as before.

  She would consume it after reaching the Nine-Turn Dou Zun realm; with the blessing of these two precious pills, she would definitely be much stronger than before!

  Lin Feng guessed, at least at the Five-Star Dou Sheng level! (End of Chapter)