Chapter 303 The Half-Saint Puppet
The appearance of a semi-saint was earth-shattering. Boundless energy was drawn into the ever-swirling fiery lotus, amplifying its power.
Such a terrifying commotion naturally attracted the attention of Hun Yu and the others ahead. Hun Yu turned around in shock, his expression changing for the first time.
"A semi-saint!?"
"Damn it, how could they break their agreement and directly send a semi-saint?"
Hun Yu's gentle smile vanished, replaced by a gloomy expression, now resembling that of a member of the Soul Clan.
From his words, it was clear that the reason no semi-saints appeared within the Bodhi Ancient Tree was due to the tacit agreement among the various imperial clans.
The appearance of Yao Chen and Lin Feng, however, broke this agreement!
This was clearly in line with common sense; almost all the top opportunities on the Dou Qi Continent were secretly controlled by the various imperial clans.
The opportunity to instantly become a saint within the Bodhi Ancient Tree was reserved for the younger generation of the imperial clans, which was why those rogue semi-saints remained hidden, afraid to enter this place.
"Young Master, should we summon the elders?"
Hun Dan, standing nearby, was even more terrified. As a member of the Imperial Clan, he knew how difficult it was to cross the Half-Saint realm.
"No need for now. Even if they possess Half-Saint status, so what? The opportunities of the Bodhi Ancient Tree are all about fate."
"Besides, even if they don't get it, they wouldn't dare kill us!"
"These arrogant fellows surely understand what a Divine Bloodline means!"
"Speed up!"
The appearance of the Half-Saints put immense pressure on Hun Yu. He devoured various high-grade pills recklessly, instantly completing the final stage and entering the emerald green world.
Less than a quarter of an hour later, the massive Heavenly Demon Python swept past, instantly leaping into the Bodhi Ancient Tree's range.
"Buzz!"
A strange fragrance wafted over, and everyone's eyes lit up. Opening their eyes again, they saw a tall, ancient tree growing straight towards the sky, piercing the clouds, deep within the plain.
"Is this the Bodhi Tree, a once-in-ten-thousand-years phenomenon?"
Even Lin Feng and Yao Chen, who were only half a step away from becoming Dou Sheng, were utterly shocked. The aura of the ancient tree suppressing heaven and earth rushed towards them, seemingly rendering even Dou Sheng utterly vulnerable!
"Soul Jade and the others have disappeared, and they've probably truly approached the Bodhi Tree. To avoid any accidents, we should move forward as quickly as possible!"
Lin Feng said, and Qing Lin tacitly put away the Ancient Heavenly Demon Python. A spatial rift appeared, its target pointing directly at the Bodhi Tree!
"Little Yanzi, now that countless ferocious beasts are no longer stirring up energy and disrupting the space, let's set off immediately!"
Without further ado, no one could remain calm in the face of the opportunity to instantly become a Saint!
The Yan Clan, the Lei Clan, and others also advanced rapidly. After everyone else disappeared, within a few breaths, many powerful figures arrived at this place.
Seeing the Bodhi Tree suppressing heaven and earth, they didn't have time to think much. After realizing that Soul Jade, Lin Feng, and the others had disappeared, a spatial passage opened, and they quickly approached.
Upon reaching the ancient tree, Lin Feng was even more astonished by its towering and vast Bodhi tree. Its immense vitality far surpassed that of the Dragon Emperor Zhukun he had witnessed, many times greater.
"No wonder it can kill a Dou Di!"
Lin Feng looked up, completely obscuring the sky from view, as if it were the World Tree from a previous life's mythology, supporting the Dou Qi Continent.
"This must be Brother Lin?"
Just then, Hun Yu, who had also been waiting under the tree, approached, his gentle smile returning, his eyes gleaming with anticipation as he looked at Xiao Yan's Xuanzhong Heavy Ruler.
"I am Hun Yu of the Hun Clan. I have long admired Brother Lin and hope to make your acquaintance."
"Oh?"
Lin Feng gave him a half-smile, enigmatic look before smiling slightly.
"I've heard that Brother Hun Yu possesses divine bloodline from the Soul Clan, destined to become a Saint, and even potentially a Dou Di. I never expected you to know of my humble name; it's truly an honor!"
"Hahaha, Brother Lin, you flatter me. It's merely due to the legacy of our ancestors. A prodigy like Brother Lin is someone I truly admire!"
Hun Yu's expression was gentle, completely devoid of the smugness of the Soul Clan, instead resembling the ancient clan members beside him.
"Senior Brother Lin Feng, this guy is no simpleton!"
Xiao Yan's face was filled with apprehension. The Soul Clan was his greatest enemy; to this day, his father was still imprisoned there.
After the Ancient Dragon of the Void destroyed the Soul Palace, Xiao Yan's father was not found. Clearly, Xiao Zhan had been taken to the Soul Clan.
At this moment, he might have already been tortured and trained by the Soul Clan into a Dou Huang expert.
If he were to return to the Jia Ma Empire, he would instantly rise above the empire's strongest!
If Xiao Yan knew that his father was not only not tortured but also worshipped, he would wonder what he would think.
If Lin Feng were reborn into the Soul Clan and missed the chance to kill Xiao Yan, Xiao Zhan would have been able to have endless sexual relations with Soul Clan women, fathering countless brothers and sisters.
Even if the Soul Clan's plan failed, with Xiao Zhan's protection, this group of Yan Emperor's blood relatives, with the power of their bloodline, would likely still live a comfortable life, at least at the level of a half-saint.
"Junior Brother Xiao Yan, there's no need to worry. Once we enter the Bodhi Ancient Tree, I will join forces with Yao Lao to seal off the space. At that time, no one in heaven or earth will be able to save him!"
Xiao Yan suddenly realized that he was still too naive compared to Senior Brother Lin Feng's cunning, only knowing how to fight head-on with the Xuan Heavy Ruler.
Thinking of this, he suddenly felt that the Xuan Heavy Ruler in his storage ring had lost its appeal.
"Brother Hun Yu, you arrived at the Bodhi Ancient Tree immediately. Why are you waiting here? Are you waiting for me?"
Lin Feng's expression was sincere, as if they had known each other for a long time.
"Uh..."
Hun Yu's gentle smile faltered, his lips twitching slightly. "I was just pretending, and you're pretending too?"
"Brother Lin, our clan's records state that the Bodhi Ancient Tree is incredibly terrifying; it can not only make someone an instant saint, but also reduce them to ashes."
Hun Yu's face was serious, seemingly completely unaware of the past conflict between the Soul Palace and Lin Feng.
"Brother Lin, in this group, only you and Medicine Venerable—no, Medicine Saint—possess the strength of a half-saint. We hope that Lin Feng and Medicine Saint will lead the way for us on the journey ahead."
"Hehe!"
Lin Feng smiled slightly, secretly transmitting his voice to Medicine Elder. He didn't need to pay attention to Hun Yu's tricks; once inside the Bodhi Ancient Tree, he immediately sealed off the space, capturing Hun Yu.
"With great power comes great responsibility. Brother Hun Yu, just stand behind me!"
After giving a subtle signal to the crowd, Lin Feng took the lead and headed towards the Bodhi Tree.
Seeing this, the others exchanged glances, smiled knowingly, and followed.
"Young Master, I'm still a little uneasy, perhaps..."
"Enough!"
Seeing the group about to disappear, Hun Yu's gentle smile vanished, and he snapped,
"If we don't seize this opportunity to advance to Dou Sheng, we'll definitely be completely suppressed by that Hun Feng guy when we return to the clan!"
"The position of Young Clan Leader will definitely be mine, Hun Yu's!"
"Follow them!"
"Yes!"
Only after the group disappeared did the many aged figures appear behind them. Without much thought, they immediately followed.
With the opportunity to instantly become a Saint before them, a moment's delay could mean losing it to someone else. At this moment, who could calmly consider their options?
"Whoosh!"
As the group drew closer, the Bodhi Tree stirred, its towering trunk swaying slightly, its countless leaves rustling softly.
Branches shrouded in emerald green energy fell, revealing five figures with closed eyes, expressionless, like puppets.
However, their aura caused everyone's expressions to change drastically!
"Five venerable beings, mid-level or higher Half-Saints!"
Yao Lao's expression immediately turned serious. He took a few steps forward, subtly protecting Xiao Yan and the others behind him, as did Lin Feng.
When Hun Yu saw one of the five Half-Saints, his expression changed drastically, as if he recognized him.
"Young Master, this...this seems to be Ancestor Hun Yan!?"
Hun Dan's tone was uncertain, but it confirmed Hun Yu's guess.
"Brother Hun Yu, do you know this person?"
Lin Feng seemingly concerned, taking a few steps forward. His right hand, behind his back, gestured towards Yao Lao, while a wisp of spatial power emanated from his right hand.
"You little brat, Lin Feng, truly no one can get any benefits from you!"
Yao Lao cursed inwardly, but with a smile, his hands moving rapidly, frantically changing hand seals in a direction unseen by Hun Yu.
In just a few breaths, the space around the Bodhi Tree was sealed off by the two of them.
"Brother Lin, one of these five Half-Saints is my Soul Clan's vanished ancestor."
Soul Jade's expression was somewhat excited. If he could awaken this ancestor, he refused to believe that Lin Feng, this country bumpkin, could defeat a Half-Saint of his Soul Clan at the same level.
"Brother Lin, please hold on for me for a while. I will find a way to awaken our ancestor!"
Soul Jade was also somewhat losing his composure. Perhaps due to the eruption of Dou Di bloodlines from other clans that had been devoured over the years, the Soul Clan had actually produced two Divine-grade bloodlines in this generation.
However, the backgrounds of these two Divine-grade bloodlines were vastly different. That bitch, Soul Feng, relying on her connections, was already a Dou Sheng powerhouse.
If he couldn't reach the Dou Sheng realm, he would definitely be killed and have his bloodline devoured by Soul Feng once the final battle with the young clan leader truly began.
This trip to the Bodhi Tree was his last chance. He, Soul Jade, was determined to go all out!
"Brother Hunyu, look what this is!"
"What? What?"
Hunyu snapped out of his reverie, looking up in a daze, only to find his favorite slap suddenly deflated.
"Pop!"
In an instant, Lin Feng's large hand knocked Hunyu unconscious, leaving him no chance to even express his confusion before he collapsed to the ground.
"Young Master!"
Hunyu's attendant, the minor leader Hundan, was instantly filled with panic, managing to pull Hunyu behind him.
"Bastard, Lin Feng, don't think you can defy our clan just because you have the protection of the Pill Tower and the Ancient Void Dragon!"
Hundan cursed as he subtly took out a spatial jade slip and quietly crushed it.
"The power of the Soul Clan is beyond your imagination. Young Master possesses divine bloodline. If anything happens to you, the Clan Chief and Lord Void will not let you off!"
"Hehehe!"
Lin Feng shook his head, ignoring the somewhat hysterical Hundan. The Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame stirred slightly, instantly igniting itself.
"Ah!"
In just a few breaths, only a spatial ring remained, which Lin Feng summoned into his hand.
"Junior Sister Xun'er, this Soul Jade is entrusted to your Ancient Clan. I'm sure Clan Chief Gu Yuan will handle it properly!"
"Ling Quan, guard this Soul Jade, and then escort it back to the clan!"
Xun'er, dressed in green and appearing like a little woman beside Xiao Yan, had regained her aloofness.
"Yes, Miss!"
"The flies are dealt with. Everyone, with a Half-Saint powerhouse in front of you, do you still want to hide?"
With a wave of his hand, Lin Feng dispelled the spatial blockade, suddenly turned around, and spoke calmly towards the distant mountains.
As Lin Feng's voice fell, the plain remained silent, as if his near-late-stage Heavenly Realm and the transformative soul perception he had undergone were causing him to hallucinate.
"Please forgive us, Saint Feng. With a Half-Saint in front of us, we naturally have to be careful!"
The figures of many old monsters slowly appeared, and they were vaguely divided into four groups. Clearly, these old monsters also had various filthy schemes behind the scenes.
"Saint Feng, I am the founder of the Loose Cultivator Alliance. Others address me as Elder Qi Mu out of respect, but Saint Feng, please call me by my name."
Just then, the leader of one of the groups secretly transmitted his voice to Lin Feng.
"I didn't expect that you, sir, are the founder of the Loose Cultivator Alliance. I have long admired your name. Elder Qi Mu, please come closer to me later!"
"Thank you, Saint Feng!"
Looking at Elder Qi Mu, whose tone was overjoyed and whose voice remained unchanged, Lin Feng couldn't help but sigh. These old monsters are all extraordinary.
"The threshold of the peak of the Ninth-Rank Dou Zun, or even the Half-Saint realm, has been opened. Is it just a matter of time before I can naturally enter the Half-Saint realm?"
Lin Feng secretly sensed Elder Qi Mu's aura and nodded slightly. No wonder he made such a bold statement, promising to support all of Lin Feng's research on Ninth-Rank pills.
According to common sense, although Lin Feng was comparable to a Transcendent Dou Zun on the day of the Pill Gathering, it would take time for him to advance from the Transcendent Dou Zun realm to the Half-Saint realm.
Even the most gifted would need decades or even centuries to reach the Half-Saint realm. This time would be enough for Elder Qi Mu to enter the Half-Saint realm.
In this desolate ancient domain, without venturing into forbidden areas, one could roam freely. This oldest region of the Dou Qi Continent was teeming with spiritual herbs, more than enough to support Lin Feng's alchemy needs.
"Everyone," Lin Feng suppressed his many thoughts, his gaze sweeping over the leaders of the various groups, "Since you all want a share of the opportunity to obtain the Bodhi Ancient Tree!"
"Then, you should also share some of the Half-Saint puppets!"
Realm determines perspective. If Lin Feng hadn't yet reached the Half-Saint realm and lacked the power to suppress this place, he would naturally rely on the combined efforts of everyone.
However, at this moment, this place subtly revered him, so he could directly instruct everyone.
If they were unwilling, well, he could let them experience the methods of a Half-Saint in advance!
"We humbly obey Saint Feng's command and await your instructions!"
The leaders of the four teams exchanged glances, all understanding each other's thoughts, and bowed to Lin Feng.
Clearly, with the opportunity to instantly become a saint before them, they did not want to give it up.
Even if they could not obtain the Bodhi Heart, obtaining some Bodhi Seeds would be good enough!
"In that case, I and the Medicine Saint will each take on one half-saint, and you four teams will take on two half-saints each. The remaining half-saints will be given to the Ancient Clan and others."
"Do you all have any objections?"
"Yes!"
"In that case, let's make our move!"
With that, Lin Feng unleashed his massive fiery azure lotus, targeting the Soul Clan's half-saint.
Chapter 304. Unique
"Extreme Cold Flame!"
Seeing Lin Feng make his move, Yao Lao didn't hesitate either, choosing a half-saint and charging forward.
"Everyone, we, the pride of the imperial clan, cannot fall behind!"
Lei Luo laughed loudly, his body covered in lightning, and a huge phantom of a thunder tiger appeared behind him.
"Alright, we can't be underestimated by the thunder tiger, everyone, I'll go first!"
Gu Yao laughed loudly, his hands quickly forming seals: Mountain-Splitting Seal, Sea-Covering Seal, Earth-Covering Seal, Heaven-Annihilating Seal, Ancient Emperor Seal, each seal combined into one!
The Emperor Seal Technique, comparable to a Heaven-Rank Battle Technique, was condensed almost instantly, clearly showing that Gu Yao's growth after the Heavenly Tomb was immense.
"Stone Overlord of the Wilderness!"
"Pill Refining Heaven and Earth!"
"Burning the Sky!"
"..."
Numerous powerful battle techniques were unleashed, instantly bombarding the puppet-like half-saint, forcing him to retreat repeatedly.
The Bodhi Ancient Tree seemed to sense that its puppet was at a disadvantage, its leaves swayed slightly, and the two freed-up half-saints immediately charged forward.
Seeing this, the other teams knew it was their time to act.
Countless fighting techniques were unleashed once again. Compared to the standard fighting techniques of the Imperial Clan, these rogue cultivators' techniques were incredibly diverse.
Hundreds of meters long swords, massive mountains, oceans conjured out of thin air, raging lightning shadows, strange sound waves...
Lin Feng casually bombarded the Soul Clan's half-saint while observing the other figures, clearly quite relaxed.
"These rogue cultivators' inheritances, techniques, and fighting techniques may not be comparable to the Imperial Clan's geniuses, but their combat experience is extremely rich."
"The long period without progress has allowed them to hone each realm to its extreme!"
"If their techniques and fighting techniques are at the same level, and they suppress the improvement of the Imperial Clan's clan markings, at the same level, the Imperial Clan members are truly no match for the rogue cultivators!"
"Boom!"
Seemingly provoked by the attack of the small insect, the half-saint in front of Elder Qi Mu suddenly roared, the terrifying sound shaking his soul, instantly freezing him in place.
By the time Old Man Qi Mu came to his senses, the semi-saint puppet was already right in front of him.
"It's over." A loud
"boom"
jolted him awake. It turned out that Lin Feng, who had been watching closely, had conjured a giant energy hand and repelled the semi-saint puppet.
"Thank you, Saint Feng!"
Old Man Qi Mu only managed a grateful word before daring not to be distracted again. Just now, he was only one move away from meeting the Dou Di.
After rescuing those teams several times, Lin Feng finally made his move.
With a flick of his brow, an invisible divine needle slowly appeared and swiftly shot into the mind of the Soul Clan semi-saint.
"A semi-saint level puppet can be put to good use. It's not bad for guarding the gate!"
Using the secret technique of the ancient puppet sect, Lin Feng easily controlled it and imprinted his mark on it.
"While the power of the Bodhi Ancient Tree is formidable, its method of utilization is rather crude."
"Perhaps it's because a half-saint is too insignificant in its eyes!"
After dealing with the Soul Clan's half-saint, Lin Feng made a series of moves, controlling several half-saints in just a few breaths.
"Everyone, this half-saint puppet has been controlled by my secret technique. Now, let's explore this legendary Bodhi Ancient Tree together!"
Everyone was startled by Lin Feng's sudden move. Even Elder Yao was somewhat confused by Lin Feng's actions.
Only a young girl from the Yao Clan had a slight glint in her eyes, as if she had discovered something, yet seemed uncertain.
"Thank you, Saint Feng! From now on, we will definitely follow Saint Feng's lead!"
The old monsters exchanged glances, then knelt on one knee, requesting to join Lin Feng's ranks.
Clearly, these old monsters were extremely shrewd. If such a powerful and young half-saint could truly make someone instantly become a saint through the Bodhi Ancient Tree, this opportunity would definitely belong to Lin Feng.
If that's the case, then Lin Feng is a true Battle Saint, and also a master of refining ninth-grade precious pills.
For such a powerful figure to join his ranks during this turbulent time in the Central Plains is clearly a wise choice.
Moreover, behind him stands the behemoth that is the Pill Tower, and the legendary supreme demonic beast, the Ancient Void Dragon!
Even the usually freedom-loving Elder Qi Mu thought the same thing.
"Please rise, everyone!"
Lin Feng hadn't expected this move. With a wave of his hand, he used his semi-saint power to lift everyone up.
"Since that's the case, from now on you will obey my orders. If you perform exceptionally well, you might be able to obtain top-grade pills!" "
Even, if you achieve great merit, a ninth-grade pill, the opportunity to become a semi-saint, might not be out of the question!"
"Thank you, Master!"
The group exchanged glances, seeing the joy in each other's eyes, and clasped their hands in thanks again.
"The journey ahead is extremely dangerous. You will wait outside for the protectors!"
"This…"
The old monsters exchanged glances, their faces hesitant. The opportunity to become a Battle Saint was still hard to give up.
"Yes!"
Seeing this, Lin Feng wasn't angry. He didn't expect to subdue these old foxes so easily.
These were merely his burgeoning desire to rebuild his power.
Back then, he had established a force in Qingshan Town of the Jia Ma Empire, but within a few months, it couldn't keep up with his leveling speed.
Therefore, he had to give up.
Now, with so many high-level Dou Zun and Dou Zun-level old monsters present, his thoughts naturally resurfaced.
"These old foxes have too many schemes, and their potential is almost exhausted. If they survive the tribulation of the Soul Emperor, and want to establish a force in the future, their official members must at least be half-saints or seeded players with that potential!"
"Elder Yao, everyone, let's go in now!"
Without waiting for a reply, Lin Feng led Qing Lin and the others straight inside. Elder Yao and the others shook their heads and followed.
"Rumble!"
As everyone entered, to the astonishment of Elder Qi Mu and the others, the enormous, towering Bodhi tree instantly emitted a green pillar of light.
To the old man Qi Mu's surprise, there was a deep black within the green, exuding an evil aura.
He instantly looked up at the towering ancient tree, which faintly exuded an eerie aura.
"Could it be..."
Lin Feng and the others were naturally unaware of Qi Mu's thoughts. After entering the ancient tree, the group began to separate.
All they could see was a vast expanse of white, and everyone else had vanished.
"An illusion? It seems that the top experts of the Dou Qi Continent tend to favor illusions."
Lin Feng held the withered Bodhi seed in his hand, but suddenly remembered a certain ball of light in his mind.
It had entered Lin Feng's mind after he obtained the last fragment of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame map, and even with his mutated soul power, which was close to the late stage of the Heavenly Realm, he couldn't stop it at all.
"Brother Lin Feng, you've come?"
A clear voice rang out, somewhat alluring. Qing Lin, dressed in a thin veil, had fully grown up.
She exuded the seductive charm of a snake woman, displaying her allure to the fullest in every movement.
Seemingly because of Lin Feng's unmoved state, the proud Medusa Queen's lower body transformed into a snake tail, looking down at him condescendingly.
"Husband, tonight, shall we try the taste of the snake queen?"
Little Fairy Doctor, the ever-changing Zi Yan, and even Feng Qing'er, Fire Spirit Fairy, Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran, Ya Fei, Han Xue, Han Yue, and many others appeared.
Some were alluring, some dignified, some delicate, some aloof, some noble, some pitiful, all dignified young women who evoked pity.
Seemingly realizing that women couldn't affect Lin Feng in the slightest, his gaze shifted, and he instantly grew to a towering height of ten thousand feet.
With a wave of his hand, heaven and earth shattered, all races submitted beneath his feet, and countless powerful beings bled rivers of blood because of his rage.
With a grab, the stars in the sky trembled and plummeted to the ground.
In the blink of an eye, the five divine beasts submitted to him, and five-colored energies automatically swirled around him, cheering, as if he were the ultimate ruler of the five elements.
"Hehehe, not bad, not bad!"
Lin Feng smiled slightly, as if finally moved, and smiled broadly.
As if sensing the change in Lin Feng's expression, the scene became even more breathtaking. The endless Dou Qi continent trembled at his movement, rising into the Great Thousand Worlds, becoming invincible, and subduing the extraterrestrial evil race.
"This scene is quite nice, but the Bodhi Ancient Tree is still too far away for me!"
A green flame burned in his hand, transforming the Bodhi seed into a wisp of pure energy. As if sensing something, the energy instantly shot into the sky and was absorbed by the Bodhi Ancient Tree.
"Whoosh!"
A feeling of joy seemed to emanate from it, and the illusion before him gradually disappeared, revealing a Bodhi Ancient Tree several dozen feet tall.
Its leaves rustled, seemingly conveying a message.
A ball of light appeared in the space, showing the figure of a Dou Di, the Bodhi Ancient Tree at its peak, towering tens of thousands of feet, and malevolent black energy.
These images explained the reason for the Bodhi Ancient Tree's current transformation, but Lin Feng's gaze remained fixed on the injured Dou Di.
"So that's it! No wonder it felt so familiar. It turns out, like Yuan Kui, it comes from beyond the heavens!"
"Belongs to that kind of race? No wonder the Bodhi Ancient Tree didn't flee directly, but instead joined forces with another Dou Di to kill it!"
The ball of light shifted in time, finally transforming into a scene.
Lin Feng, his body ablaze with azure fire lotuses, refined each Bodhi seed into pure energy, which was absorbed and refined by the Bodhi Ancient Tree, neutralizing the black energy of the Dou Di and removing the obstacle to its recovery.
"Bodhi Ancient Tree, before that, please allow my companions to leave this place!" With
a "whoosh,"
the miniature Bodhi Ancient Tree before him emanated excitement, its leaves swaying, and Xiao Yan and the others, who were deeply engrossed in the illusion, were flung away by the Bodhi Ancient Tree.
"Cai Lin, I have obtained the Bodhi Ancient Tree's opportunity. You all return to Dragon Island and wait for me to emerge from seclusion!"
After explaining the situation to Cai Lin, Lin Feng left a mark on Cai Lin and the others, then focused all his attention on refining the densely packed Bodhi seeds before him.
"Bang!"
After landing, Xiao Yan and the others glanced at the ancient tree behind them, their faces filled with lingering fear.
"This illusion of the Bodhi Ancient Tree is so real! If I hadn't been suddenly expelled, I probably would have remained immersed in it forever."
Xiao Yan's eyes were bloodshot. In that illusion, his father died, the Xiao family was completely wiped out, and after the Soul Emperor became an emperor, he cruelly slaughtered the descendants of the ancient clans before his eyes.
Even Xun'er was tortured to death, and he was powerless to help.
The others remained silent, clearly extremely resistant to their experience in the illusion, and tacitly kept quiet.
"Teacher, I don't seem to see Senior Brother Lin Feng?"
Xiao Yan was the first to recover. With the blessing of the Fallen Heart Flame, his resistance to illusions even surpassed that of Yao Lao, who was at the half-saint realm.
"Mr. Lin Feng, the opportunity of the Bodhi Ancient Tree has been obtained by my husband, and he should have already begun refining it!"
"What!?"
Such a loud voice clearly belonged to Lei Luo of the Lei Clan, his face showing shock and envy.
Not only him, but also Gu Qingyang of the Ancient Clan, Huo Xuan of the Flame Clan, and several members of the Medicine Clan all had complex expressions.
The Bodhi Tree, granting instant sainthood!
Once, a Dou Zun was fortunate enough to obtain this opportunity, breaking through to the Dou Sheng realm in just five years.
Standing at the true pinnacle of the Dou Qi Continent, who wouldn't want such an opportunity?
Even Yao Lao, having experienced many ups and downs, felt somewhat disappointed.
"That little fox Lin Feng, as expected, he still obtained the opportunity of the Bodhi Tree!"
Ever since the Jia Ma Empire, he had vaguely felt that Lin Feng was extraordinary, as if he knew all the information about heaven and earth.
If Yao Lao told Xiao Yan this suspicion, he would probably know the answer immediately.
"Everyone, my husband just told me that his seclusion this time will take a very long time, we will take our leave first."
With that, Cai Lin, her face cold, opened a spatial passage, leading directly to Dragon Island.
Watching the space gradually calm down, Xiao Yan's true form looked up at the towering tree, its top unseen, a resolute expression gradually appearing on his face.
"Teacher, when Senior Brother Lin Feng emerges from seclusion next time, he will surely be a true Dou Sheng powerhouse!"
"It's time to absorb that strange fire. Before Senior Brother Lin Feng emerges, I must reach the Half-Saint realm."
"Even if you can't match him, you can't fall too far behind!"
Old Yao stroked
his beard and smiled, nodding with great satisfaction. "Little Yanzi, since you have such confidence, as your teacher, I can't hold you back."
Old Yao's face was full of confidence. As a ninth-grade Treasure Pill Master, he was confident that with his full effort, he could find other strange fires, or even extraordinary flames no weaker than strange fires.
"After returning to the Starfall Pavilion, I will mobilize the alliance's power to search for you!"
"Brother Xiao Yan, Xun'er will also ask the clan to keep an eye out for news about the Strange Flame!"
As one of the top three richest women on the Dou Qi Continent, she was fully confident. In fact, after he became a Dou Sheng, she could even spare a small portion of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.
With the power of this fourth-ranked Strange Flame, it could easily incinerate even ordinary Dou Sheng experts.
While the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame didn't possess the unique characteristics of the Void Devouring Flame and the Pure Lotus Demon Flame ranked higher
, the ancient clan's strength meant that any Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame appearing in the world was sensed, captured, and fused with by them.
It could be said that the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame was a unique creation in the world!
Chapter 305. Calculation
Lin Feng obtained the opportunity from the Bodhi Ancient Tree, and everyone else naturally left, leaving only the Bodhi Ancient Tree, which suppressed heaven and earth, standing on the earth.
As Lin Feng gradually refined the Bodhi seed, the branches of the Bodhi Ancient Tree grew thicker and thicker, extending deeper into the sky, and its oppressive aura became increasingly powerful.
Therefore, the ferocious beasts that were originally hidden in the Endless Mountains temporarily moved away, waiting for the Bodhi Ancient Tree to return to the depths of the earth before returning!
Half a month passed in a flash, and only a half-saint of the Soul Clan came to investigate after noticing that Soul Jade and the others had not returned for a long time.
From the words of those rogue cultivators, he learned that Soul Jade had been killed.
If it were any other time, the Soul Clan would have already dispatched a high-level Dou Sheng to kill the murderer!
However, today the Soul Clan encountered trouble, and it was a huge trouble.
A few days ago, in the Stone Realm!
"Is this the world created by the Stone Emperor? It's already so desolate, almost incomparable to the Spirit Race."
"So utterly vulnerable!"
At the edge of the Stone Realm, a dozen black figures stood in a certain space in the sky, looking down at the land of the Stone Realm.
"Hahaha, with Lord Void taking action, this Stone Realm will surely be ours to take!"
Beside Void Devouring Flame, Soul Slaughter, one of the four Demon Saints of the Soul Race, sneered coldly.
"Indeed, the Spirit Race is already in ruins, even the methods left behind by the Battle Emperor are difficult to summon."
Beside Soul Slaughter was Soul Fiend, also one of the four Demon Saints of the Soul Race, whose murderous aura lived up to his name.
"In my opinion, the only use of the Stone Clan now is to provide the Void Lord with the soul essence."
"Hmm, that declining bloodline power can also be put to good use. Perhaps our clan can even use this to reappear a few divine-grade bloodlines!"
"Hahaha, that makes sense, that makes sense!"
The other black-clad figures also laughed heartily, as if the fate of the Stone Clan was already sealed!
"Let's begin!"
After everyone calmed down, a glint flashed in Void Devouring Flame's eyes, and his body suddenly faded, covering the Stone Realm.
"Yes!"
A dozen black-clad figures bowed and clasped their fists, also putting away their mockery, their hands quickly forming seals, trying their best to hide the fluctuations in space.
"Hmm!?"
Deep within the Stone Realm, in a place unknown to anyone, all the Dou Sheng above the seventh star on the Dou Qi Continent, except for the Soul Clan, had gathered here.
"Gu Yuan, could this aura be...?"
Lei Ying, the Lei Clan Chief, who resembled a thunder god, tried his best to suppress his excitement, rubbing his hands together, waiting for the opportunity to make a big move.
"That's right, the Soul Clan has indeed arrived!"
Gu Yuan looked up at the sky of the Stone Realm, seemingly seeing through the countless incarnations of Void Devouring Flame that were rapidly devouring the entire Stone Realm.
However, his face did not show the joy that Lei Ying had expected.
"Gu Yuan, has something gone wrong?" Yan
Jin, who was the second strongest among the group, was the first to notice something was wrong.
"We've all been deceived. Void Devouring Flame, his true realm is a Nine-Star Dou Sheng!"
"What!?"
Terrifying auras erupted within the Stone Realm. If Gu Yuan hadn't anticipated this and sealed the place off, Void Devouring Flame and the others would have already been alerted.
"Calm down!"
"Hoo!"
Gu Yuan shouted, suppressing everyone's emotions. After taking several deep breaths, everyone still couldn't suppress their shock.
"Gu Yuan, has Void Devouring Flame truly reached the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm?"
Lei Ying and Yan Jin still couldn't believe it. They had been at the late Eight-Star Dou Sheng stage for thousands of years.
It was precisely because of this that he truly understood the threshold between Eight-Star and Nine-Star Dou Sheng.
"It shouldn't be like this," Yan Jin said solemnly, gazing at the sky with great confusion. "Back then, Soul Emperor and Void Devouring Flame were severely injured by Xiao Xuan, a half-emperor!"
"After that, Void Devouring Flame was further aggravated by your actions, Gu Yuan!"
"Why, in just a thousand years, has he not only fully recovered but also broken through that insurmountable barrier?"
"The only way now is to wait for Void Devouring Flame to completely devour the Stone Realm. At that time, his power will be weakened to its extreme!"
Gu Yuan quickly regained his composure, his gaze icy as he looked up at the sky, gradually losing all sense of his surroundings.
"In that instant, I joined forces with you all, combining the power of four eight-star Dou Sheng and one nine-star Dou Sheng!"
"A full-force attack, a sneak attack, even the Soul Emperor couldn't withstand it, what could he possibly use to stop it?"
Gu Yuan's face was full of ruthlessness. He had been lukewarm before because the Soul Clan posed no threat to the Ancient Clan.
Even when he learned that the Soul Clan possessed the secret technique of the Devouring Spirit King, which could devour the bloodlines of many imperial clans, including the Ancient Clan, he remained unconcerned.
As long as the various imperial clans joined forces, what could the Soul Clan do?
At that time, he could use the name of the alliance to severely weaken the Soul Clan, and if he could annihilate the clan, that would be even better.
However, the moment he saw the Void Devouring Flame, Gu Yuan's killing intent could no longer be suppressed.
Two nine-star Dou Sheng, one of whom, the Soul Emperor, was slightly stronger than him, and if the remaining Void Devouring Flame attacked the Soul Clan, they would have no way to resist except by using the clan's protective imperial formation. A strange sound suddenly echoed from the depths of the Stone Realm after an unknown period of time, as if it were completely isolated from the outside world.
" Hahaha, old friend, let's see who kills the most next!" Soul Fiend laughed ferociously, countless black shadows raining down from the sky. If Lin Feng were here, he would have noticed that this was extremely similar to Yuan Kui, whom he had suppressed deep within his soul sea, except that it lacked that aura of isolation and disgust from heaven and earth. "Attack!" Before Soul Fiend could rejoice for long, a long roar that resounded throughout the Stone Realm suddenly came from somewhere within it. Immediately afterward, a scene he would never forget appeared before him. "Ancient Emperor Mirror, seal heaven and earth!" "Nine Profound Golden Thunder, strike the world!" "The radiance of the Flame Emperor, burn away all heavens!" "Stone Tyrant Wilderness, call upon the power of our ancient ancestors, please, Ancestor, suppress the invading enemy!"
"Soaring through countless realms, all return to nothingness!"
"Slaughter the world!"
Six figures suddenly appeared in the sky, a terrifying energy tide shaking the vast world, as if the great destruction of heaven and earth was imminent.
Gu Yuan, Black Annihilation King, Lei Ying, Yan Jin, Zhu Gong, and Shi Yan, the patriarch of the Stone Clan, unleashed their strongest techniques in an instant.
They slammed fiercely into the body of the Void Devouring Flame, and in an instant, the terrifying explosion caused all perception to vanish.
The four Demon Saints of the Soul Clan seemed to be stunned, their Heavenly Realm soul power completely unable to control their bodies.
Faced with these six attacks, the most powerful in the Dou Qi Continent, they could only tremble, until a cry of extreme pain rang out, startling them awake.
"Ah!"
"Soul Emperor, save me!"
The seal on the Stone Realm was instantly lifted. The powerful energy surge even shattered the void within a radius of tens of thousands of miles, creating extreme chaos as spatial turbulence swept across the area.
The Void Devouring Flame's body appeared above the Stone Realm, so thin it seemed impossible for even a weak Dou Zun to burn the black flames that had burned fiercely for thousands of years.
"Hun Tu Hun Sha, quickly take me away!"
"Yes!"
The four Demon Saints reacted, quickly forming a large formation, attempting to retreat before the most powerful beings in the world.
"Hahahaha, Void Devouring Flame, since you've come, you won't be leaving!"
Lei Ying's laughter echoed throughout the Stone Realm, as terrifying Nine Profound Golden Lightning lashed out at him.
Various terrifying phenomena also appeared in the world: a colossal stone mirror seemingly obscuring the heavens and earth, flames burning endless void, and a colossal dragon thousands of feet long standing where everything seemed to have turned to nothingness.
What brought tears to the eyes of hundreds of millions of Stone Clan descendants was the colossal phantom of the Stone Emperor on the Stone Realm.
He wielded an ancient stone spear, seemingly poised to pierce the heavens. What saddened them was that the Stone Emperor's phantom appeared somewhat faint.
"Ancient Emperor Mirror!"
The massive stone mirror rotated slightly, unleashing terrifying divine light that bombarded the four Demon Saints of the Soul Clan, or rather, the extremely weakened Void Devouring Flame.
A peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng expert unleashed his full power; the vast Stone Realm, with its boundless energy, seemed to be under his control, transforming into a world-shaking attack.
"Void, this time, this patriarch will not show mercy!"
"Soul Emperor, if you hadn't come, I would truly be dead!"
Void Devouring Flame's expression changed drastically. He was merely a newly promoted Nine-Star Dou Sheng, and faced with such a sneak attack, let alone him,
even the Soul Emperor, under the combined attack of a master of the same level and five Eight-Star Dou Sheng, would suffer severe injuries or even death.
Even more so than he had imagined, his injuries were far more severe.
To conceal the spatial fluctuations of the Stone Realm, he had created countless clones, completely dispersing his power. It was a miracle he was still alive.
Just as the Ancient Emperor Mirror's attack was about to strike the Four Demon Saints and the others, a loud laugh echoed within the Stone Realm.
"Gu Yuan, Xu Wu is still a member of my Soul Clan. Such a ruthless attack is going too far!"
A white-clad figure instantly appeared before the Four Demon Saints, waving his hand to summon the skull that obscured the Stone Realm, and roared.
"Whoosh."
The terrifying soul fluctuations instantly neutralized the brilliance of the Ancient Emperor Mirror. Facing the attacks from Lei Ying and the others, the Soul Emperor simply grabbed with his hand.
He instantly controlled a large portion of the Stone Realm's energy, transforming it into a massive energy hand that neutralized Lei Ying and the others' attacks.
"Soul Fiend, I'll cover your retreat here. You all take Void and return to the Soul Realm immediately, sealing off all spatial connections with the outside world!"
"Yes!"
Soul Fiend clasped his hands in a fist salute, not daring to ask any further questions, and the group quickly departed.
As for Gu Yuan and the others, although their expressions were somewhat grim, they did not continue to attack.
Having failed to kill Void Devouring Flame directly with their first strike, and with Soul Emperor's speed and constant monitoring of the area, they had already lost their chance.
"Soul Emperor, I didn't expect that we would meet again in just one year!"
Seeing that their chance had been lost, Gu Yuan also dispelled the Ancient Emperor Mirror, chatting and laughing as if he were meeting an old friend.
"Gu Yuan, Gu Yuan, you have truly impressed me this time. Void has been severely injured by you, and I'm afraid it will take several thousand years for it to recover!"
Seeing that Soul Fiend and the others had left safely, Soul Emperor was relieved. Before opening the Ancient Emperor's Cave, Void Devouring Flame absolutely could not be harmed.
"Indeed, if I had such courage a thousand years ago, your Soul Clan would probably have been wiped out, and the Xiao Clan wouldn't be in its current state!"
Gu Yuan's face was full of regret, but he secretly made a gesture to Lei Ying and the others.
"However, your Soul Clan actually dared to use the Devouring Spirit King's methods to absorb the bloodline power of other imperial clans to maintain the prosperity of the Soul Clan's bloodline."
"Aren't you afraid that the alliance of many imperial clans will break through your Soul Clan?"
Gu Yuan's face also showed some curiosity. Even his Ancient Clan wouldn't use such a secret technique if they obtained it.
Only the Xiao Clan a thousand years ago, with Xiao Xuan, a half-emperor, and the six outstanding members of the Xiao family still alive, had a slight chance of fighting against many races with the strength of one clan.
"Hahahahahaha."
To Gu Yuan's surprise, the Soul Emperor laughed loudly, extremely arrogant, seemingly not worried at all.
"Gu Yuan, I told you long ago, if you miss the time when the Soul Clan was at its weakest a thousand years ago, your Gu Clan will never be a match for my Soul Clan again!"
The laughter abruptly stopped, and the Soul Emperor suddenly became serious, looking down at Gu Yuan and the others below.
"As for the methods of this Devouring Spirit King, shouldn't the weak serve the strong?"
"Shi Yan, today with Gu Yuan's help, your Stone Clan has managed to escape by chance, but this is only temporary."
"Look at the Stone Emperor behind you, so weak that even his intelligence has disappeared. You might as well contribute to my clan's millennium plan as soon as possible!" "
Attack!"
Gu Yuan suddenly shouted, and the void around the Soul Emperor suddenly froze. Obviously, judging from the ferocious expression on Zhu Gong's face, he had done his best to seal off the space around the Soul Emperor.
"Hahaha!"
The enormous Ancient Emperor Mirror, the most terrifying Nine Profound Golden Thunder of the Dou Qi Continent, the flames that burn the heavens
, and many other terrifying attacks all missed their mark. The Soul Emperor's figure reappeared in another part of the Stone Realm.
"Gu Yuan, I knew you'd pull this stunt. Farewell!"
"Continue your attack! The Soul Emperor's aura is waning; he must have used a forbidden technique!"
Gu Yuan remained incredibly calm. As the most powerful Nine-Star Dou Sheng peak cultivator in the world, his combat experience was immense.
His understanding of the Soul Emperor was beyond most people's imagination.
"Ten Thousand Souls Pay Homage!"
The terrifying skull reappeared, this time in the center of the Stone Clan's territory. This scene caused Shi Yan's expression to change drastically.
"Clan Chief Gu Yuan, please save my Stone Clan!"
"Hahaha, Gu Yuan, the life and death of the Stone Clan rests on your decision. Make your choice!"
The Soul Emperor's figure rapidly faded, but his hearty laughter echoed throughout the entire Stone Realm. Clearly, this was to force Gu Yuan to return.
If he stood by and watched, then this alliance of several imperial clans, even if temporarily maintained due to the threat of the Soul Clan, would be outwardly harmonious but inwardly divided.
If Gu Yuan were to pursue them alone, well, the four elders and four eight-star Dou Sheng of the Soul Clan were already prepared outside the Stone Realm at the Ancient Gate of Silence.
With him, the four eight-star Dou Sheng, and that ancient formation, would surely ensure Gu Yuan's demise.
"Sigh!"
Looking at Shi Yan's pleading expression and the Soul Emperor gradually disappearing into the distance, and listening to the terrified cries for help from the Stone Clan members, Gu Yuan sighed.
"Ancient Emperor Mirror!"
The terrifying Ancient Emperor Mirror once again emitted divine light, annihilating the enormous skull.
Chapter 306: Emerging from Seclusion
"Many thanks to Clan Chief Gu Yuan for saving my Stone Clan. We, the descendants of the Stone Clan, will never forget this kindness!"
Deep within the Stone Realm, in the clan's main hall, Clan Chief Shi Yan, along with many elders, rose and bowed deeply to Gu Yuan.
"Clan Chief Shi Yan, there's no need for such formalities!"
Gu Yuan waved his hand, allowing the Stone Clan members to rise; his powerful battle aura helped them up.
"Since we are members of the alliance, Gu Yuan will naturally not stand idly by while the Stone Clan is in trouble!"
"Now, what we should discuss is how to deal with the Soul Clan's problem."
"What are your thoughts, everyone?"
"Hahaha!"
Seeing the emotional part finally over and the discussion of countermeasures beginning, Lei Ying could no longer contain himself and burst into laughter.
"Gentlemen, given Void Devouring Flame's condition at the time, unless the Soul Clan possesses several Rank 9 Golden Cores, he will definitely struggle to recover for at least a thousand years."
"Even his Rank 9 Dou Sheng realm has a certain chance of falling!"
"Brother Lei, although this operation has yielded considerable results, we still cannot let our guard down!"
Yan Jin sat on the main hall, pondering.
"What are your thoughts, Brother Yan?"
For many years, the Lei Clan and the Yan Clan had secretly allied, and Lei Ying valued Yan Jin's opinion.
"Although Void Devouring Flame was severely injured by us and near death, there's no need to worry about him for a thousand years."
Yan Jin slowly rose and took a few steps on the main hall.
"However, the Soul Emperor still seems unafraid of our alliance. What this means is self-evident!"
"What does Brother Yan mean?"
"The Soul Emperor, or rather, within the Soul Clan, there must be other experts. Although they are certainly not as powerful as the Void Devouring Flame, they are definitely forces capable of influencing the battle."
Unlike the original story, after the major imperial clans intervened in advance and thwarted the Soul Clan's conspiracy, Yan Jin, with his wisdom, still roughly deduced the Soul Clan's strength.
"Brother Yan is right!"
Gu Yuan also nodded slightly. As the saying goes, the one who understands you best is not necessarily yourself; perhaps, it is your enemy.
Before the appearance of the Void Devouring Flame, Gu Yuan and the Soul Emperor were the only two peak nine-star Dou Sheng experts in the world.
Their stalemate had continued ever since Xiao Xuan's death.
Gu Yuan believed he understood the Soul Emperor somewhat.
"After this ordeal, the Soul Realm will definitely be sealed off. Upon returning, I will personally use the Ancient Emperor Mirror to investigate every corner of the Dou Qi Continent."
Gu Yuan walked to the center of the main hall, gazing beyond the Stone Realm, as if he could already see the hidden Soul Realm.
"All races must be prepared at all times. The moment the Soul Realm is discovered will be the moment of decisive battle!"
"With the Devouring Spirit King's methods, we and the Soul Clan will surely fight to the death!"
Yan Jin, Lei Ying, and the others nodded, agreeing with Gu Yuan's statement.
In the endless void of the Dou Qi Continent, where Dragon Island was located, a sudden state of alert arose.
"The time has come. Your Highness, please consume the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit and reappear the Supreme Demonic Beast—Dragon-Phoenix!"
Deep within Dragon Island, an ancient voice echoed, accompanied by a phantom of a noble, ancient creature resembling an ancient dragon but with ancient phoenix wings on its back, circling above Dragon Island.
"Roar!"
With a deafening roar, the phantom suddenly swooped down, landing in a secret chamber.
Silently, with a sound so profound it's almost imperceptible, the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit was swallowed whole by Zi Yan.
A
strange fluctuation rang out; evolution had begun!
"Third Brother, do you think Princess Zi Yan will reach our level?"
"The divine power of the Supreme Dragon-Phoenix is beyond our comprehension. Princess Zi Yan's current strength has already reached its peak for a short time."
"If one wants to enter the Dou Sheng realm on their own, even the royal family would need a long time."
"With the threat of the Soul Clan looming, we don't have that time!"
A hint of worry lingered in Zhu Gong's voice. Perhaps having lived for so long, he possessed an unseen sense of danger.
"The Soul Clan won't give up so easily!"
In the Central Continent, in the Starfall Pavilion region, Xiao Yan, who had returned from the Desolate Ancient Domain, began devouring strange flames after a long absence.
The sixteenth-ranked Fire Cloud Water Flame and the twenty-first-ranked Yin-Yang Twin Flames appeared in his hands; he intended to refine two strange flames simultaneously.
The former was discovered by Yao Lao before setting off for the Desolate Ancient Domain, while the latter was found by Xun'er, one of the top three richest women on the Dou Qi Continent, in a strange place with the vision of an ancient clan.
"Senior Brother Lin Feng, after devouring these two strange flames and taking advantage of the opportunity to evolve my cultivation technique, perhaps I can also enter the Half-Saint realm, so I won't fall behind you!"
Xiao Yan's aura fluctuated in an instant, actually reaching the fifth level of Dou Zun. It was unknown whether he had leveled up by taking pills or had encountered some great fortuitous event in a short period of time.
"Bang!"
The stone door fell, completely isolating the inside and outside. Perhaps, when Xiao Yan emerged from seclusion next time, he could take over the Soul Palace and be called Palace Master Xiao!
"Pfft!"
Deep within the Soul Realm, in a cloud of blood, the extremely thin body of Void Devouring Flame suddenly spat out a mouthful of black flame again.
"Hoo!"
"Finally, the injuries have been initially suppressed!"
Slowly opening his eyes, Void Devouring Flame's pale face showed a trace of lingering fear.
A nine-star Dou Sheng, four eight-star Dou Sheng, and that damned Stone Clan, with the help of their clan's protective imperial array, also unleashed power comparable to an eight-star Dou Sheng.
"If it weren't for the Stone Realm being so dilapidated and shrunk considerably, preventing the power from being as dispersed as expected,"
"I might truly be dead!"
"Void, with the power of the Spirit Clan's bloodline, how long will it take you to recover?"
Seemingly sensing that Void Devouring Flame's injuries had stabilized, the Soul Emperor suddenly appeared, his calm demeanor gone from his previous appearance before Gu Yuan, his face somewhat grim.
Without Void Devouring Flame, even opening the Ancient Emperor's cave wouldn't have allowed him to subdue the Emperor Pill.
It could be said that if the Spirit Clan's bloodline power wasn't sufficient, in this desperate situation, the Soul Emperor might even have sent a batch of Soul Clan descendants.
"The Spirit Clan's bloodline has declined to its extreme; even that guy Ling Chen's bloodline power is only at the ninth rank."
The Void Devouring Flame's expression was somewhat grim, and the black light emanating from his body flickered uncertainly.
"Many powerful figures have self-destructed, their energy completely dissipated. I estimate it will take at least twenty years for them to recover!"
"Twenty years?"
The Soul Emperor stood with his hands behind his back, sensing the massive ancient mirror above the Dou Qi Continent, monitoring the vast land.
"After you recover, come with me to the Demon Abyss. Perhaps the Soul Clan needs an outsider!"
"The Demon Abyss?"
Void Devouring Flame murmured, seemingly thinking of something, then nodded.
"Now that Gu Yuan, Yan Jin, and the others have joined forces, and without obtaining the Ancient Emperor Jade, this is the only option!"
After the Soul Clan went into hiding, no matter how Gu Yuan searched the world, he could not find any trace of the Soul Realm.
Even so, the Ancient Emperor Mirror above the ever-pressing Dou Qi Continent still regularly patrolled the world.
Over time, hundreds of millions of beings on the vast Dou Qi Continent became accustomed to it.
If one day the ancient mirror disappeared, it would feel strange.
In this way, a year passed in a blur.
The Desolate Ancient Domain, the oldest and most barbaric region of the Dou Qi Continent, was once teeming with ferocious beasts and miasma.
Over the past year, the ferocious beasts that once roamed the endless mountains have gradually disappeared. This
is because the oppressive aura emanating from the ancient Bodhi tree deep within the desolate ancient domain, which suppresses heaven and earth, has become increasingly powerful. Its omnipresent pure energy makes it difficult for the beasts accustomed to bloodshed to survive.
However, if someone deliberately approaches the ancient Bodhi tree, they will be shocked to discover that atop its towering canopy, reaching straight to the sky, sits cross-legged.
The aura emanating from it is remarkably similar to that of the ancient Bodhi tree; its abundant life force makes it practically a human-shaped Bodhi tree.
This figure is Lin Feng, who obtained the ancient Bodhi tree a year ago. After helping the ancient Bodhi tree expel the negative emotions of the Heavenly Battle Emperor,
he naturally obtained the Three Treasures of Bodhi.
Perhaps because the wood element is the most powerful among the Five Elements Techniques and is extremely compatible with the ancient Bodhi tree, Lin Feng obtained a massive amount of Bodhi seeds, nearly a hundred.
The Bodhi Heart, which grants instant sainthood, was naturally implanted into his heart as well.
Then came the opportunity he valued most: enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree.
In the span of a year, through a hundred lifetimes, Lin Feng had undergone a complete transformation.
The elemental clashes he had deliberately ignored were now thoroughly resolved. Based on the principles of the five elements' mutual generation and restraint, and incorporating the thousands of cultivation techniques he had collected over the years,
he created a cultivation technique truly suited to him—a mid-level Heaven-rank technique—the *Five Elements Creation Technique*!
Throughout his hundred lifetimes, Lin Feng continuously experimented with improving the technique, ultimately granting it the ability to refine and evolve rare and wondrous objects, similar to the *Burning Flame Technique*.
Unfortunately, due to Lin Feng's limited perspective, the requirements for the artifacts needed for this technique's evolution were extremely stringent.
Taking fire-attribute artifacts alone, at the current level of this technique, it seemed only the top five ranked Strange Flames on the Strange Flame Ranking could allow it to evolve further.
However, the more restrictions there were, the greater the power naturally became. Centered on the technique, several powerful Heaven-rank combat skills were evolved.
It could even be said to be a levelless fighting technique; the stronger Lin Feng became, the more Five Elements artifacts he refined, and the more powerful it became.
The Five Elements Great Handprint: Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood, Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, and Earth generates Metal.
With this power of continuous creation, it forms a force that grasps the heavens and earth, and can subtly isolate the flow of other elemental fighting energies.
If not for the fear of the unseen causal forces, Lin Feng would even have considered naming this move the Five-Colored Divine Light.
Then there's the Five Emperors' Canopy, where the Five Elements fighting energies cover his body, forming a magnificent defense. After several lifetimes of reincarnation, Lin Feng had shaped it into the form of a canopy.
Of course, the hundred lifetimes of reincarnation didn't stop there. To strengthen his relationship with the Bodhi Ancient Tree, he specifically cultivated wood-attribute techniques, and his body seemed to subtly align with the direction of the Wood Path.
The vitality within his body grew increasingly powerful; in fact, starting from the sixtieth reincarnation, the Bodhi Ancient Tree had automatically shown a sense of closeness.
Now, he was confident he could entice—no, persuade—the Bodhi Tree to stay and not return to the Endless Earth.
"Buzz!"
After a year, Lin Feng finally opened his eyes again. The terrifying aura he had suppressed for a year instantly burst forth from him without reservation, soaring into the sky.
"Whoosh!"
The Bodhi Tree seemed to know of Lin Feng's awakening, its leaves rustling. The energy of heaven and earth within a radius of thousands of miles was affected by the two of them.
Of course, it was mainly the Bodhi Tree; Lin Feng, a mere two-star Dou Sheng, naturally didn't possess such power!
A slight smile played on Lin Feng's lips.
Indeed, throughout his hundred lifetimes, although his main focus was creating cultivation techniques, even without deliberately circulating them, he had still crossed the threshold between a high-level Half-Saint and a Dou Sheng with the help of the Bodhi Heart.
Furthermore, because of the affinity between his cultivation technique and physique and the Bodhi Tree, the Bodhi Tree actually made a move that completely surprised him.
That was, symbiosis, or rather, a connection of auras!
Similar to symbiosis, the two parties who signed the equal contract did not have the restriction of having to live and die together.
There was only mutual benefit; when Lin Feng's cultivation technique advanced, it would simultaneously feed back a portion of its energy to the Bodhi Ancient Tree.
On the surface, it seemed Lin Feng was at a significant disadvantage, after all, the energy required for the evolution of this cultivation technique was already massive.
Not to mention now, it also had to add another energy-rich entity!
It could be said that if the original cultivation technique had advanced to the advanced Heaven Rank, the energy fed back would have been enough for Lin Feng to leap directly from a two-star Dou Sheng to a six-star or even seven-star Dou Sheng.
In the current situation, he could only advance to the late stage of a five-star Dou Sheng at most.
However, when Lin Feng sensed this contract, he was overjoyed.
The Bodhi Ancient Tree, comparable to a Dou Di, even though its massive body, originally ten thousand feet long, was only a thousand feet in size due to the Yuan Kui race's Dou Di influence, was still far smaller.
In terms of sheer energy, it didn't even compare to the feeling Gu Yuan had given him before, and its intelligence was somewhat rudimentary, its use of power too crude.
It's likely that his true combat strength is only at the bottom tier among those of the same level.
Fortunately, Lin Feng has the protection of the Dragon Clan, so as long as he's careful, he doesn't need the Bodhi Ancient Tree to intervene.
"Has his soul power reached the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm through a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation?"
Feeling the saturation his soul brought him, Lin Feng was extremely surprised. In the original story, Xiao Yan's gains were far inferior to his.
"Could it be because I established a connection with Brother Bodhi, and he poured a lot of energy into me?"
The
massive tree trunk swayed a few times again, and a hint of smugness emanated from the ancient Bodhi tree, making Lin Feng shake his head and chuckle.
"Brother Bodhi, thank you!"
Gently patting the tree trunk beside him, Lin Feng smiled slightly. It seemed that although this ancient Bodhi tree had endured countless ages, its intelligence was suppressed because it had never taken human form, at most comparable to a human infant.
"What!?"
A stream of pure energy entered Lin Feng's mind, instantly filling him with joy. He couldn't help but look up at the massive ancient Bodhi tree in disbelief.
"Are you serious?"
Chapter 307: Clash of the Battle Saints
Standing atop the canopy of the ancient Bodhi tree, thousands of feet high, overlooking the vast mountains and rivers,
Lin Feng felt a surge of ambition, a desire to control the world and question the endless, boundless Dou Qi Continent: who truly reigns supreme? However, a single sentence from the ancient Bodhi tree shattered Lin Feng's illusions.
"You said you possess Origin Qi?"
Lin Feng's expression was somewhat blank, staring in disbelief at the ancient Bodhi tree beside him, which was proudly shaking its countless leaves.
"Truly, after searching high and low, it's right here, without any effort at all!"
The most crucial high-level energy for becoming an Emperor—Origin Qi!
For tens of thousands of years, with the exception of the ancient Emperor Tuoshe, countless heroes and those of unparalleled talent have fallen on this path.
Xiao Xuan, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, the Yellow Spring Demon Saint, the Imperial Emperor—
throughout history, countless geniuses, after reaching the Half-Emperor realm, no matter how brilliant their talents, have all succumbed to the lack of Origin Qi.
Even someone as mad as the Emperor Yutian, who turned himself into a puppet, has no name recorded in the tens of thousands of years of Dou Qi Continent's history.
Perhaps, if that Origin Qi still existed, even someone like Gu Yuan would have become an Emperor by now.
"Hahahaha."
A hearty laugh echoed from the thousands of feet high canopy of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, resounding through the endless mountains and startling the ferocious beasts still hidden among them.
However, after sensing the Bodhi Ancient Tree's overwhelming aura, they chose to remain hidden.
After a long while, Lin Feng stopped laughing and stood high in the sky, feeling more refreshed than ever since he crossed the Dou Qi Continent!
"Now that we have Origin Qi, we must do our best to delay the opening of the Ancient Emperor's Cave!"
Lin Feng stood with his hands behind his back, full of confidence.
"The Void Devouring Flame has been severely damaged. Even if the Soul Clan pays a huge price, or even lets its entire race be devoured,"
"No, no, no, before they are truly in dire straits, the Soul Emperor and many elders of the Soul Clan will not go to that point."
"In other words, they have at least ten years to cultivate with all their might!"
"And that Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, it seems it's time to discuss with Junior Brother Xiao Yan and return his Ancient Emperor Jade to me for safekeeping!"
After thinking for a while, Lin Feng shook his head to himself.
"No, no, Xiao Zhan is still in the hands of the Soul Clan. Given Junior Brother Xiao Yan's personality, he'll definitely use this Ancient Emperor Jade in exchange."
"If I don't hand it over, wouldn't that make an enemy of him?"
"Although he doesn't have much use now, after so many years of business dealings and being called 'Senior Brother,' there's still some affection between us."
"Besides, Xiao Yan is a decent person; we can get along. In the future, in the Great Thousand World, we'll be counting on him for help." "
We can't just let the Soul Clan kill him, can we?"
It could be said that Xiao Yan was one-eighth of his closest friends and family!
To touch him, we have to pay more!
"What about the Stone Clan's, or the Medicine Clan's, Emperor Jade?"
Lin Feng crossed his arms, lowered his head slightly, and looked down at the earth below, pondering various schemes—no, plans.
After a long time, he still couldn't come up with a good solution and could only react to each move as it came.
These arrogant imperial clans wouldn't admit defeat until they faced the consequences. Lin Feng's strongest forces right now were the Dragon Clan's Zhu Gong and others.
As for the Bodhi Ancient Tree, he didn't intend to reveal himself until he had the strength to fight the Soul Emperor.
Otherwise, not only the Soul Emperor, but even Gu Yuan might covet it.
"Brother Bodhi, let's go, I'll take you to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan!"
"Whoosh."
While refining Bodhi seeds for the Bodhi Ancient Tree and expelling the black energy of the extraterrestrial evil race, Lin Feng constantly tempted the Bodhi Ancient Tree—no, he described the beauty of the outside world and the loneliness deep within the earth.
Coupled with Lin Feng's affinity, this might be why the Bodhi Ancient Tree was lured by Lin Feng.
"Rumble."
After expelling the black energy, the Bodhi Ancient Tree grew thousands of feet taller in just one year. Clearly, the energy it had accumulated over countless years was terrifying to the extreme.
Perhaps, given time, it could recover on its own to the level of the Dou Di in the picture.
Of course, it might not be a Dou Di. There is no record in the history of the Dou Qi Continent of countless enormous ancient tree phantoms projected onto the Dou Qi Continent. The
deafening
roar was beyond description; the ferocious beasts still lurking in the endless mountains were utterly panicked.
Even the few terrifying progenitor beasts who had reached the Dou Sheng realm were completely bewildered.
Having reached the Dou Sheng realm, their intelligence was comparable to that of a normal ninth-tier magical beast. However, after the expansion of the Dou Qi Continent by humans and magical beasts, only the ancient Desolate Domain remained.
Under these circumstances, they chose to remain secluded.
They knew the terror of the Bodhi Ancient Tree better than anyone, and at this moment, they all immediately tore through the void, fleeing towards an unknown destination.
After a long while, with Lin Feng's perfected Heavenly Realm soul perception, there was no longer a trace of life in the Desolate Ancient Domain.
"Buzz!"
The enormous Bodhi Ancient Tree transformed into a beam of azure light, shooting into Lin Feng's soul sea, instantly pushing the Dragon Emperor's essence blood, which was at its very center, to the edge.
"Roar!"
The old Dragon Emperor's essence blood transformed into a miniature Primordial Dragon, letting out a soft roar. Lin Feng sensed a hint of grievance in its cry.
"It's time to thoroughly absorb the old Dragon Emperor's essence blood!" After
carefully sensing the energy contained within the Dragon Emperor's essence blood, a glint of light flashed in Lin Feng's eyes.
"It seems there's hope of advancing to a three-star Dou Sheng!" The energy required for
Lin Feng's advancement was simply too immense. His mid-level Heavenly Rank skills were considered above average among Dou Sheng.
However, the energy his physique could absorb far exceeded that of others at the same level.
Lin Feng, a two-star Dou Sheng, could even rival a three-star Dou Sheng of the same level!
In terms of combat power, he was even more formidable. If he added his Heavenly Rank Great Perfection soul to unleash the soul attack of the Returning Origin Great Sage,
it could be said that even a five-star Dou Sheng, if caught off guard by Lin Feng's sneak attack, would perish on the spot, a tragedy that would engulf the entire Dou Qi Continent.
"Let's go back to Dragon Island first. Judging by the time, Zi Yan should have taken the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit by now."
"With thorough preparations and the two Grade Nine Treasure Pills refined by the Ancestor, I'm afraid Zi Yan will exceed my expectations after she emerges from seclusion."
"The Supreme Demonic Beast Dragon Phoenix?"
"I'm somewhat looking forward to it!"
With a wave of his hand, a spatial passage leading directly to Dragon Island appeared along the mysterious spatial coordinates.
With one step, the dark passage healed.
Sensing the complete disappearance of the Bodhi Ancient Tree's aura, the ancestor of ferocious beasts, hidden in the void, quietly returned to the endless mountains of the Desolate Ancient Domain.
However, it dared not reveal a trace of its aura; clearly, it was terrified!
"Buzz!"
In the endless void of the Dou Qi Continent, Dragon Island, which floated irregularly, suddenly experienced a spatial fluctuation.
Deep within Dragon Island, Zhu Gong and the others, who were discussing matters, suddenly raised their heads and stared at a certain spot on Dragon Island.
"This aura? A two-star Dou Sheng, not bad!"
Accompanied by a hearty laugh, Zhu Gong and the others instantly rushed out of the main hall and flew towards the area from which the spatial fluctuation originated.
"Hahaha, Lin Feng, congratulations on entering the Dou Qi Continent and joining the ranks of true powerhouses!"
Zhu Gong smiled broadly. At this moment, he no longer addressed Lin Feng as "Prince Consort," clearly placing Lin Feng on an equal footing.
Previously, Lin Feng had taken him seriously for several reasons. First, he had found the Dragon Emperor, a great favor to the Dragon Clan.
Second, because of Zi Yan, the Dragon Clan's only princess.
Third, because of Lin Feng's potential; given his current situation, becoming a low-star Dou Sheng was a certainty. However, what Zhu Gong truly valued was his potential to become a ninth-grade alchemist.
Although the effect of a ninth-grade precious pill on him was negligible
, if many dragon cubs could receive the full guidance of a ninth-grade precious pill master during their Foundation Establishment stage, the next generation of dragons would undoubtedly surpass their predecessors.
This was why Zhu Gong had consistently helped Lin Feng. Otherwise, given the arrogance of the Ancient Void Dragon and the eight-star Dou Sheng,
even if Lin Feng was Zi Yan's future husband, Zhu Gong wouldn't have given him a second glance!
"Hahaha, thank you for your praise, Senior Zhu Gong. It was just a fluke!"
Lin Feng waved his hand slightly, only then realizing belatedly that he had unintentionally learned Xiao Yan's rankless Dou Technique—just a fluke!
"Hahaha, the Dou Sheng realm has no room for luck. Among the many imperial clans of the human race, aside from those with divine bloodlines, most are stuck at the Dou Sheng threshold for a long time."
"Some might even never reach it in their entire lives!"
The Candle Bow stroked his pale beard, already used to Lin Feng's humility.
"Moreover, your cultivation is incredibly solid; I wonder what favor the Bodhi Ancient Tree has bestowed upon you!"
"Even His Majesty the Dragon Emperor back then, at the same level, was far inferior to you!"
Given the Candle Bow's age, even if the Bodhi Ancient Tree only appeared once every ten thousand years, he had seen it once or twice.
"Yes, I'm afraid I'm no longer your match!"
Among the many old dragons, the seemingly insignificant Elder Qingshan sighed deeply.
His aura seemed to inadvertently leak out for a moment, startling Lin Feng.
"Elder Qingshan, you... seem to be a three-star Dou Sheng?"
Seeing
the change in Lin Feng's usually composed face, Elder Qingshan finally stroked his beard and laughed heartily, feeling extremely pleased.
"That's right, indeed a mere three-star Dou Sheng!"
"After Third Brother returned, he brought me an opportunity. All the accumulation over the years erupted overnight, instantly propelling me to the three-star Dou Sheng realm!"
"How about it? Want to spar a few times with me?"
A hint of fighting spirit appeared on Elder Qingshan's face; he was eager to try.
In the long history of the Dragon Clan, apart from a few eccentric dragons, none disliked battle; this was an inheritance etched deep within their dragon souls and bloodlines.
However, on Dragon Island today, Zhugong and others were too powerful, and without the presence of a three-star Dou Sheng, it was difficult for others to truly make a move. Now, Lin Feng's return actually gave him a sense of threat, and he was already somewhat unable to restrain himself.
"It's rare for Elder Qingshan to be in such a good mood; how could this junior not oblige?"
Throughout his countless reincarnations, Lin Feng had experienced many battles, but those were still somewhat illusory.
At this moment, he also wanted to see what level he had reached without using his Heavenly Realm Perfection soul.
"Hahaha, how can a battle of Dou Sheng be without an audience? You all go to the void first, I'll go gather the dragon cubs!"
Zhu Yan laughed loudly and left first.
"There's a dilapidated small world ahead, so let's use that as the battlefield!"
Zhu Gong closed his eyes and focused his senses. With his powerful spatial perception, he immediately sensed the dilapidated small world 30,000 miles directly in front of Dragon Island.
"I'll go first!"
After transmitting the coordinates to everyone, Zhu Gong suddenly transformed into his enormous ancient dragon form and began to roam the void.
Zhu Ying and the others also competed to reveal their ancient dragon forms, their powerful figures extremely similar to the dragon totem of Lin Feng's previous life.
Seeing this, Lin Feng understood somewhat.
"The Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void truly are the darlings of space, their love for roaming the Void is truly remarkable!"
"The Eastern Wood Azure Dragon Sacred Beast!"
After a loud laugh, Lin Feng clapped his hands, and a colossal Azure Dragon Sacred Beast, thousands of feet long, appeared in the sky. He leaped onto it with a powerful kick.
"Hahaha, seniors, take a look at my divine dragon!"
"Roar!"
The endless, winding Azure Dragon roared to the sky, its roar shaking Dragon Island. Under Lin Feng's precise control, it avoided many other dragons.
After entering the Dou Sheng realm, the Five Elements Sacred Beasts seemed to undergo a strange transformation, as if they were turning into true living beings, lifelike and full of spirit!
"Let's go!"
Several ancient dragons ahead looked back and saw the Azure Dragon of the Wood, its dragon might surging. They burst into laughter and roared in unison.
Shortly after the group departed, tens of thousands of dragons of the seventh rank and above on Dragon Island transformed into their true forms, a magnificent spectacle unprecedented since the island's split.
Unfortunately, it was deep within the space, and no one had the chance to witness it!
"Elder Qingshan, witness my move, the Five Emperors' Great Handprint!"
In the shattered small world, under the gaze of tens of thousands of dragons, a man and a dragon stood atop two thousand-foot-high mountain peaks.
Lin Feng roared, his right hand surging forward.
The energy of the five elements seemed to respond to a call, allowing Lin Feng to control it, forming a colossal, thousand-foot-long, five-colored hand.
Countless five-colored rays of light swirled around Lin Feng, as if he were the master of the five elements!
"Hahaha, this move is incredible!"
Elder Qingshan's expression was extremely solemn, yet also filled with joy. Since the split of Dragon Island, how long had it been since he had fought?
He feared that the three Dragon Kings would see through the true nature of Eastern Dragon Island; a single wrong decision could lead to the destruction of Eastern Dragon Island, which firmly believed in the legitimacy of the dragon race.
Today, he, Qingshan, was determined to use all his power!
"Ancient Dragon True Form, Soaring Through the Void!"
The
colossal Ancient Dragon True Form reappeared, seemingly reaching a height of three thousand zhang, even for Elder Qingshan, a three-star Dou Sheng.
With its furious roar, the shattered small world trembled slightly. Had it not been for the intervention of Zhugong and the others to stabilize the space
, this small world would have been shattered long ago during their previous probing attacks!
"Rumble!"
The moment the thousand-foot-tall Five Emperors' handprint collided with the three-thousand-foot-tall ancient dragon, an extremely terrifying energy erupted, forcing the Candle Bow to reinforce the space once more.
Even so, the thousand-foot-tall mountain beneath them was completely shattered in an instant.
Numerous massive rocks were pulverized by the explosive energy.
Even more fragments rained down rapidly towards every corner of the small world.
Without precautions, the aftershocks of this collision between Dou Sheng experts would have killed even a powerful high-level Half-Saint like Yao Chen!
"Hahaha, Elder Qingshan, your move isn't bad either."
Before the dust had settled, Lin Feng's laughter rang out again, and a massive shadow appeared in the dust.
"Elder, try my move again, the True Form of the Five Elements Sacred Beasts!"
"Eastern Yi Wood Azure Dragon Sacred Beast, appear!"