Chapter 308. The Medicine Saint
With a deafening roar,
Lin Feng and Elder Qingshan's final blow shattered the small world. In that instant, two enormous figures burst forth from the small world, which had fallen into an unknown location on the Dou Qi Continent.
They then exchanged a glance and burst into unrestrained laughter. Meanwhile ,
Zhu Gong and the others, who had been watching from afar, slowly approached, scrutinizing the two.
Clearly, in their final clash, Zhu Gong and the others had failed to maintain the stability of the ravaged small world.
Otherwise, with an eight-star Dou Sheng present, even if the two fought for eternity, this small world would still float in the endless void.
"Hahahaha, Lin Feng, this battle was truly exhilarating!"
Elder Qingshan laughed heartily, completely disregarding the blood and wounds on his body. Clearly, he had lost this battle.
"Your strength has completely surpassed mine. Even a four-star Dou Sheng might not be able to completely subdue you!"
"Hahaha, Qingshan, you've guessed wrong!"
At this moment, Zhu Gong smiled mysteriously, looking at Lin Feng, whose aura was fluctuating slightly.
Protected by the Five Emperors' Canopy, he didn't suffer much harm. However, he was surprised to discover that his battle qi energy had been affected.
After the Bodhi Ancient Tree entered his mind, his comprehension seemed to be constantly in a state of enlightenment.
Although not as efficient as during his hundred lifetimes of reincarnation, it was still more than three times more efficient than usual!
Furthermore, the Bodhi Ancient Tree could actually transfer 100% of the energy absorbed from the void into his body.
It was because of this that he hadn't been able to recklessly unleash his battle techniques like he was using battle qi in the previous battle. This was extremely important in the defeat of Elder Qingshan.
"Whoosh!"
As if sensing Lin Feng's surprise, the Bodhi Ancient Tree in his soul sea swayed its body, emanating a sense of pride.
Seeing this, Lin Feng quickly expressed his gratitude, only to receive an even greater response of pride from the Bodhi Ancient Tree.
"If I'm not mistaken, Lin Feng's strongest technique should be his soul attack!"
Zhu Gong looked at Lin Feng before him. He couldn't be wrong about that familiar aura; Lin Feng, like him, was at the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm in the Soul Realm!
"Lin Feng, is what Third Brother said true?"
Seeing Lin Feng's noncommittal smile, Elder Qingshan asked Lin Feng in disbelief.
"I must thank the seniors for their help in annihilating the Soul Palace. I absorbed the soul essence obtained from the Soul Palace while I was comprehending the Dao under the Bodhi Tree."
"That's why I was able to reach the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm!"
"Hiss!"
Not only Elder Qingshan, but even Zhu Yan and Zhu Ying gasped.
"You bastard, no wonder I sensed a strong threat from you!"
Zhu Yan suddenly punched Lin Feng's shoulder, the size of a sandbag making him gasp.
Although his realm had reached the Two-Star Dou Sheng, his physical strength was still at the Advanced Half-Saint level.
"Third Brother, in your opinion, how many-star Dou Sheng can Lin Feng's soul attack truly threaten?"
After forcing Lin Feng to unleash his full power with the Returning Origin Divine Needle, Zhu Yan and the others asked Zhu Gong with serious expressions.
Of course, this was also Lin Feng's way of using Zhu Gong's insight to truly assess his combat strength.
"Hmm,"
Zhu Gong stroked his beard, pondering slightly, a hint of shock in his eyes.
"This Returning Origin Divine Needle technique was created by an extremely powerful creator who utilized his soul to its fullest extent."
"With your Heavenly Realm Great Perfection soul unleashed at full power, even a five-star Dou Sheng would be severely injured if caught off guard."
"If the attacker were a weak-souled magical beast like ourselves, the damage would be 20% greater!"
"Moreover, your soul power seems to have undergone some mutation, possessing a destructive intent akin to thunder."
"And the soul has always feared thunder. In my estimation, even a six-star Dou Sheng would be utterly unable to withstand this Returning Origin Divine Needle if you ambushed them!"
"Hiss!"
Tens of thousands of Ancient Void Dragons gasped in shock. The void, already somewhat turbulent due to the explosion of the small world, descended into complete chaos.
Zhu Gong casually smoothed out the space and continued speaking.
"However, you must be extra careful when facing a Seven-Star Dou Sheng. Dou Sheng above the Seven-Star level have begun to undergo subtle changes."
"Their combat power has been greatly enhanced, and after the Seven-Star level, the difference between each star is enormous!"
"If you encounter one, crush the jade slip immediately and run away!"
After a short conversation, tens of thousands of dragons soared through the void and returned to Dragon Island.
A mischievous dragon cub even playfully swam up to Lin Feng, gesturing for him to stand on its head.
It was willing to be the powerful prince consort's mount!
The tens of thousands of ancient dragons whose opportunity had been snatched could only circle around it in frustration.
Thousands of years later, the ancient dragon that Lin Feng had ridden appeared on the endless Dou Qi Continent, roaring to the sky.
Amidst the exclamations of the crowd, it charged straight towards the Great Thousand World.
Later records state that the Emperor's mount, favored by the Emperor, rose from humble beginnings to become an Emperor after thousands of years, ascending to the Great Thousand Realms, only wishing to become an Emperor again and serve as a dragon rider!
Lin Feng, naturally unaware of the situation thousands of years later, stood atop the head of this seemingly simple-minded dragon. A sudden inspiration struck him, and he projected the information of the True Dragon Body Tempering Technique into its soul.
It would awaken automatically upon reaching the Dou Zun realm!
As Lin Feng and his companions returned to Dragon Island, the shattered small world that had been destroyed finally fell onto the Dou Qi Continent.
The Dou Qi Continent, the Southwest Continent, was an even more barren region than the Northwest Continent.
Numerous kingdoms existed there, yet the ten strongest experts in the capital of the strongest kingdom seemed to be only at the level of a three-star Dou Huang.
It's worth mentioning that today, a self-proclaimed "refreshingly intelligent" map expert traveled here, stayed for several days, and refreshed the upper limit of the capital's ten strongest experts. Even
the
most dilapidated small worlds require a Dou Zun level or higher to create, and the small world chosen by Zhu Gong as the battlefield between Lin Feng and Elder Qingshan had reached the level of a first-stage Dou Sheng.
Even though it had been destroyed by the two, it was still a once-in-a-millennium opportunity for the Southwest Continent.
With a deafening roar, a shockwave that spread for hundreds of miles around lasted for more than ten days.
Finally, a daring individual ventured into the small world, obtaining an astonishing opportunity and instantly reaching the Seven-Star Dou Huang realm, truly resetting the upper limit of the empire's top ten strongest warriors. This
triumphant arrival was merely a facade, orchestrated by the empire's powerful figures to save face among the unsuspecting lower-level Dou warriors, claiming this was a powerhouse from the previous generation. Atop
a certain mountain peak, Hai Bodong, the Ice Emperor from the Northwest Continent, finally arrived, drawn by his love of maps.
"At least a Dou Zun or higher level relic? I, Hai Bodong, must obtain the inheritance of such a powerful being!"
Standing atop the mountain, Hai Bodong stood with his hands behind his back, his face filled with cold arrogance, seemingly confident of victory.
"This time, I, Hai Bodong, will stand in the heavens!"
Several days later, deep within the broken small world, accompanied by a roar of a soaring ice dragon, the deepest part of the small world was finally opened.
At the same time, a broken, illusory figure appeared in the sky above the small world, seemingly devoid of intelligence, uttering words that ignited a passion in everyone.
"This Great Sage, do you want my treasure? I've hidden everything there. If you find it, the Dou Sheng inheritance is yours!"
For some unknown reason, the Great Sage's words caused a complete uproar throughout the Southwest Continent. Countless people set sail—no, they entered the small world—flocked to search for the treasure.
The Dou Sheng inheritance, once obtained, guaranteed entry into the Dou Sheng realm, making one the most terrifying powerhouse, standing at the very pinnacle of the Dou Qi Continent.
Who could resist the allure of this Dou Sheng inheritance?
Thus, the Great Treasure Hunt era truly began in the Southwest Continent!
Lin Feng had naturally anticipated all of this; the Great Sage was undoubtedly his doing.
As for the legendary Dou Sheng treasure, it truly existed. Inside were numerous cultivation techniques and fighting skills he had left behind,
a Bodhi seed, ten top-grade eighth-rank nine-colored pills, and a drop of his essence blood left on a whim.
If someone obtained these opportunities and possessed sufficient talent, there was a chance they could cultivate to the Dou Sheng realm.
As for that drop of Dou Sheng realm energy, it served a life-saving purpose, containing many of his killing moves.
It could be used indefinitely until its energy was depleted, and if unleashed all at once, it was comparable to the full-force attack of an ordinary two-star Dou Sheng!
Many years later, the Great Treasure Hunt era ended, and a female saint rose on the endless land.
One day, a five-colored divine light descended from the Great Thousand World, aiding her ascension—a truly remarkable story.
Perhaps today was indeed an auspicious day; Lin Feng and the others returned to Dragon Island, and Cai Lin and the others also emerged from seclusion.
After a year apart, their reunion naturally led to a great fight.
Zhu Gong and the others tactfully left, giving them space.
A few days later, Lin Feng, Cai Lin, Little Fairy Doctor, and Qing Lin strolled through a garden on Dragon Island, enjoying a long-awaited moment of relaxation.
They chatted and laughed along the way; this was the kind of time they had longed for, only regretting that Zi Yan was still in seclusion.
Without the threat of the three Dragon Kings, Zi Yan will likely wait until she has completely absorbed the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit before emerging from seclusion.
Perhaps then, she can truly shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Dragon Emperor, instead of still being seen as a little princess by many old dragons.
After playing in the garden for a while, Lin Feng and the others returned to their cultivation, after all, the threat from the Soul Clan was looming.
Now, with him as the butterfly that flapped its wings, the Stone Clan's annihilation crisis was resolved, the Void Devouring Flame was severely injured, and the Soul Palace was breached by the Dragon Clan
—these major changes would inevitably have a significant impact on the Soul Clan's plans. He couldn't afford to be careless with two Nine-Star Dou Sheng .
"Cai Lin, Xian'er, you've both reached the peak of the Nine-Turn Dou Zun realm. I wonder if you feel like you've broken through to the Half-Saint realm?"
Back in the courtyard, Lin Feng asked Cai Lin and Xian'er.
As for Qing Lin, with two Dou Sheng helping her cultivate, she had already reached the Half-Saint realm in a year.
Her only cultivation was constantly adapting to the new energy and developing and mastering the Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil technique.
"Husband, with the corpse of the Dragon Clan's Devouring Python and the Nine-Colored Primal Stone obtained from the Space Trade Fair, I have already advanced to the Nine-Colored Devouring Python!"
The arrogance of Queen Medusa seemed to reappear on Cai Lin's body, making Lin Feng's appetite surge.
"The barrier to becoming a Half-Saint is almost broken through. Even without any fortuitous encounters, I can break through in just three years!"
"Brother Lin Feng, I'm a bit lacking on this side!"
Little Fairy Doctor hesitated. "Although the seniors allowed us to use the resources of Dragon Island, the Dragon Clan isn't exactly an expert in poison."
"The poison-attribute treasures in the Dragon Clan's treasury don't seem sufficient to support my rapid advancement to the Half-Saint realm."
"If I have time, I'd like to return to the Desolate Ancient Domain for a visit."
"If I could absorb all the poisonous insects in that primeval forest, entering the Half-Saint realm would be a piece of cake!"
"Hmm, the Half-Saint realm won't be a problem then!"
Lin Feng waved his hand, and a string of Bodhi seeds emitting green light appeared, roughly counting nearly a hundred.
"During my hundred lifetimes of reincarnation under the Bodhi tree, I upgraded the traditional eighth-grade Bodhi Pill to the ninth-grade treasure pill, the Great Bodhi Pill!"
"Furthermore, using my Five Elements Dou Qi as a guide, I have a 50% chance of breaking through to the peak of the Nine Revolutions Dou Zun realm and reaching the Half-Saint realm."
With Xiao Yan's example as a precedent, Lin Feng naturally created this Great Bodhi Pill consciously during his reincarnation.
"The Great Bodhi Pill?"
"That's right, the ninth-grade treasure pill, the Great Bodhi Pill. It seems it's been quite a while since I've truly refined any medicine!"
In the central square of Dragon Island, tens of thousands of ancient Void Dragons circled, hovering in the void.
They were all curious about the human race's alchemy methods, especially since Lin Feng had produced a ninth-grade treasure pill, one of the most top-tier pills on the continent.
Due to their soul power and attributes, although the Dragon race was powerful, they didn't have many top-tier pills.
This was a common problem among magical beasts; after all, most ninth-grade alchemists were already Dou Sheng powerhouses, and most valued free research into pills.
As long as they weren't in mortal danger, the Dragon Clan's recruitment seemed to hold immense appeal for them as well?
This was what Lin Feng couldn't understand the most. When Dragon Island was fragmented, the Dragon Clan was extremely powerful, so why didn't they recruit their alchemists? And why were there no traces of ninth-grade pills left in their treasure vault?
"The Dragon Clan's treasure-hunting talent is a favorite among alchemists. Perhaps, back when the Dragon Emperor was alive, there were still many top alchemists willing to befriend the Dragon Clan!"
"The Five Emperors' Great Handprint!"
Under the watchful eyes of countless dragons, Lin Feng did not take out his own medicine cauldron. Instead, he began to refine pills using a completely new method.
"The alchemy techniques of the founding ancestor of the Pill Tower have been fully absorbed and even innovated upon over a hundred lifetimes."
"Let the birth of a ninth-grade precious pill announce to the world that I, Lin Feng, have entered the realm of the Medicine Saint!"
Chapter 309. The Great Bodhi Pill
On Dragon Island, Lin Feng displayed powerful control over his battle qi. The pressure of a two-star Dou Sheng was unleashed without causing Wan Long any discomfort.
The five elements of energy in the world seemed to respond to Lin Feng's call, becoming more active than ever before.
With a whoosh, a massive five-colored cauldron, thousands of feet in size, formed.
"Battle qi condensing into a cauldron... how many years has it been since we've seen such a technique?"
Just then, an aged voice echoed from the sky above Dragon Island.
"This familiar feeling... could it be...?"
Zhu Gong immediately turned to look up at the sky, somewhat incredulous.
"Hahaha, Third Brother, Yan Brother, Ying Brother, thousands of years have passed, and we have finally reunited!"
An aged figure appeared in the central square, his hair and beard all white, exuding an air of age.
"Fourth Brother, how could you have aged so much?"
Zhu Gong and the others couldn't believe it. Zhu Bing, whose talent had even surpassed Zhu Gong's back then, now seemed to be nearing the end of his life.
"Let's talk about these things later. Let's watch this alchemy master refine the pills first!"
Zhu Bing waved his hand, unlike the impatient Taixu Ancient Dragon, he seemed to have the air of a wise man.
Seeing this, Zhu Gong and the others could only suppress their doubts and wait for Lin Feng to finish refining the pills before asking him in detail.
Lin Feng's identity as the Dragon Prince Consort was also told to Zhu Bing, which greatly shocked him.
It wasn't because of Lin Feng's identity, but because of Zi Yan. Obviously, due to some change, she didn't seem to know about Zi Yan's return.
"Zzzzz."
Lin Feng naturally also noticed Zhu Bing's return, but he dared not be careless at this moment. Although he had refined pills many times in the hundred reincarnations, this was the first time he had refined a ninth-grade pill in the present world.
Hundreds of spiritual herbs entered the thousand-foot-tall five-colored medicine cauldron. With a flick of his finger, the most important main ingredient, the Bodhi seed, was shot into the very center of the medicine cauldron.
Quietly, the Fiery Green Lotus appeared inside the medicine cauldron and burned fiercely.
Under the control of his soul power at the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm, every subtle change in the hundreds of spiritual herbs was completely exposed.
Lin Feng occasionally displayed the alchemy techniques he had devised, which was a delightful sight for the many dragons.
Reaching the ninth-grade alchemist stage meant being a Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) level expert; every move he made, his use of energy, could be transformed into powerful techniques.
For example, this thousand-foot-long, five-colored cauldron was currently used for alchemy, but if Lin Feng wished, he could instantly use it to seal other powerful figures in a grand formation.
If Lin Feng were to pursue a cannibalistic approach, this cauldron could transform into a demon-refining pot or similar treasure, even though it was formed from energy.
In the hands of a Dou Sheng expert, it could be even more powerful than a true magic weapon.
Of course, this could also be due to the loss and decline of the weapon-refining techniques on the Dou Qi Continent.
"Lin Feng's alchemy skills are already no weaker than mine!"
Somewhere in the plaza, Xuan Dan, or rather, the Golden Core Ancestor, who had learned that Lin Feng was going to refine a ninth-grade pill, also came upon hearing the news.
Stroking his long beard, his face was filled with emotion, seemingly tinged with memories.
"Back then, he was just as gifted!"
No one answered his words, for the methods Lin Feng was currently using originated from the founder of the Pill Tower, a peak nine-star Dou Sheng.
The essence of his life, after a hundred reincarnations, had been mastered by Lin Feng, who had even developed his own Five Elements Alchemy Method.
At the moment the pill was formed, he used the transformative power of the five elements to elevate the pill to a higher level.
Even an eight-star Dou Sheng like Zhu Gong had gained something from these methods.
As for the tens of thousands of dragon cubs, needless to say, with Lin Feng deliberately slowing down, they had gained advance knowledge of the intricate application of Dou Sheng energy.
The creature that had once been fortunate enough to be Lin Feng's mount now stared wide-eyed, its enormous dragon eyes clearly reflecting Lin Feng's image.
The fluid movements and the unrestrained flow of heaven and earth energy were a sight it had never witnessed in its entire dragon life.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. With Lin Feng's soul power at the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm, even a ninth-grade precious pill could be refined much faster. A
thunderous
roar erupted from the ground, and the sky above Dragon Island shifted rapidly, with dark clouds quickly gathering.
"The Black Demon Lightning has appeared! It seems this pill refining has been successful!"
Several old dragons and the Pill Tower Ancestor were all knowledgeable and experienced; in fact, the Pill Tower Ancestor had even refined two ninth-grade precious pills on Dragon Island recently.
However, due to his low-key nature, few people knew this.
In the center of the plaza, Lin Feng stood in mid-air before the thousand-foot-tall medicine cauldron. Although Lin Feng was gazing up at the Black Demon Lightning in the sky, it gave the impression that the Black Demon Lightning was beneath him.
"This is the feeling! I, Zhu Lei, will one day be this powerful!"
The dragon cub who had been fortunate enough to be bestowed the True Dragon Body Tempering Technique by Lin Feng was filled with excitement, clenching his chubby fists and shouting softly.
Indeed, this dragon cub is only a hundred years old this year, roughly equivalent to a human's nursing stage in terms of the long lifespan of the dragon race.
Such a scene can be said to be engraved deep in its dragon soul!
"Black Demon Lightning?"
Lin Feng murmured, thinking of the pure Black Demon Lightning energy that the ancestor had injected into his body in the Little Pill Tower world.
It was with the help of that energy that he was able to quickly enter the semi-saint realm!
"Five Emperors' Great Handprint!"
Reaching out and grabbing at the sky, a thousand-foot-long five-colored handprint appeared out of thin air. The Black Demon Lightning had just been condensed to its limit, ready to unleash a world-shaking attack.
Before it could unleash its power, it was grabbed by Lin Feng, and the Five Emperors' Great Handprint transformed into five sacred beasts, quickly refining the energy of the Black Demon Lightning.
In less than half an hour, the destructive power in the Black Demon Lightning disappeared, and the energy split in two. One part entered the medicine cauldron to further enhance the medicinal power of the Great Bodhi Pill.
The other part was swallowed by Lin Feng in one gulp. While continuing to nourish the pill, he quickly sought out and circulated his body-refining technique.
His physical body, comparable to a high-level semi-saint, was rapidly strengthening at a visible pace!
"Incredible, truly incredible!"
Upon seeing this, Zhu Bing, who had just returned to Dragon Island, stroked his beard and laughed heartily, extremely satisfied with Lin Feng, the dragon prince consort.
A two-star Dou Sheng, a ninth-grade precious pill refiner, that youthful vitality, and the powerful method of transforming pill lightning into resources for advancement—
who wouldn't like such a prince consort?
"I originally thought that after Princess Ziyan achieved the Supreme Dragon-Phoenix status, Lin Feng would be far behind. But judging from the current situation, if there's enough pill lightning..."
"Waiting for Princess Ziyan to emerge from seclusion, it's still uncertain who will be stronger!"
Zhu Gong's face was full of smiles. Lin Feng's relationship with Dragon Island was extremely close; the stronger he became, the happier Zhu Gong was.
If one day Lin Feng could achieve the status of a Ninth-Rank Golden Core Grandmaster, then this old dragon would even swallow his pride and beg for a Ninth-Rank Golden Core!
"Supreme Dragon-Phoenix? Third Brother, what do you mean?"
Zhu Bing, who had been looking pleased, suddenly froze upon hearing the words "Supreme Dragon-Phoenix," his composure vanishing.
"Hahaha, Fourth Brother, we rarely see you like this!"
Zhu Gong smiled slightly, not keeping them in suspense, and recounted the changes that had taken place on Dragon Island over the years.
"I never expected Princess Ziyan to have such an opportunity. Lin Feng is truly a lucky star for our Dragon Clan!"
Then, his face turned angry, directed at the three Dragon Kings.
"Back then, His Majesty the Dragon Emperor saw their talent and bestowed upon them royal bloodlines. I never expected these beasts to harbor such malicious intentions!"
"If they hadn't already been sent to the Dragon-Slaying Platform, I would have made them know my methods!"
"They're just three beasts, Fourth Brother, no need to worry about them!"
"Third Brother, have the Eldest and Second Brothers still not returned after the summons was issued?"
Zhu Bing expressed his concern and recounted his own experience.
"What!?"
After a long while, Zhu Gong and the other old dragons all showed astonishment, their expressions very serious. They called Lin Feng, who had put away the pills, and the group went to the Dragon Clan's council hall.
"Fourth Brother, you said you encountered those extraterrestrial evil races in the endless void?"
Zhu Gong's face showed a hint of fear. Even Lin Feng was shocked to see such an expression on an eight-star Dou Sheng.
"That's right, according to the Dragon Clan's records, those extraterrestrial evil races that attacked the Dou Qi Continent back then seem to have risen from the ashes!"
After returning to the council hall, Zhu Bing waved his hand, and a scene appeared before everyone's eyes.
In the light screen, an enormous, ancient Void Dragon, winding through endless void, was fighting a hideous, pitch-black monster in a brutal battle.
Lin Feng's pupils constricted instantly upon seeing this scene, in disbelief.
"Why does it look so much like Yuan Kui? It's practically a magnified version of Yuan Kui!"
"When His Majesty left to search for Origin Qi, he said that these extraterrestrial races were the culprits behind the disappearance of Dou Di on the Dou Qi Continent, the invaders!"
Zhu Bing's expression was solemn as he walked to the center of the hall to explain the details to everyone.
"The energy level of this extraterrestrial race is far superior in quality to the Dou Qi energy we cultivate!"
"Even with my mid-level eight-star Dou Sheng cultivation, I was struggling against this extraterrestrial evil race, whose energy intensity was only comparable to the early-stage six-star Dou Sheng!"
"If it hadn't seemed prone to berserk behavior, and I hadn't lured it into the Dou Qi Continent, where the continent exerted its subtle suppression, I would probably have died at its hands long ago."
"Even so, I only fell into a deep sleep. If it weren't for the fluctuations of the summoning order, I'm afraid..."
Zhu Bing fell silent, but everyone understood the meaning behind his words.
With his eight-star Dou Sheng cultivation and the long lifespan of the dragon race, he seemed to be on his last legs.
It was likely that even with the suppression of the Dou Qi Continent, Zhu Bing had given his all in that battle.
"Fourth Brother!"
"Fourth Brother!"
Many old dragons were excited, unsure how to express themselves. No one had expected that their reunion after thousands of years would end with their old friend dying.
Even with the Dragon Clan's magnanimity, a silence fell over the hall.
"Hahaha, Third Brother, Brother Yan, don't be like this. I still have several hundred years. If Princess Ziyan achieves Dou Di during this time," "
She can easily recover from these injuries with the power of her bloodline!"
"Alas!"
Zhu Gong and the others weren't so optimistic. According to the Dragon Clan's records, the powerful dragon-phoenix that suppressed the extraterrestrial evil race took a thousand years to become a Dou Di.
Moreover, the Dou Qi Continent today is vastly different from what it was back then.
Origin Qi has disappeared, and the environment has deteriorated. Even with Princess Ziyan's exceptional talent, it would likely take her over a thousand years to become an Emperor.
"Old friend Dan Yan, I wonder if your alchemy skills can heal Fourth Brother's injuries?"
Zhu Gong looked at the Pill Tower Ancestor. Only now did Lin Feng learn the Ancestor's true name.
"Alas, although I was fortunate enough to advance to Seven-Star Dou Sheng, my true form has also entered the Golden Core realm."
Ancestor Dan Yan shook his head slightly, utterly powerless to help.
"However, my alchemy skills are insufficient to refine a ninth-grade golden pill."
"Moreover, my old friend Zhu Bing's injuries are not simply a matter of being exhausted!"
"Old friend Dan Yan, Fourth Brother?"
Zhu Gong was somewhat incredulous, turning to look at Zhu Bing beside him.
"That's right, Third Brother, the energy of the extraterrestrial evil race remains in my body. This is the real obstacle preventing my recovery!"
Zhu Bing gave a bitter smile, revealing his guess.
"The energy of the extraterrestrial evil race is of a much higher quality than battle qi. I'm afraid even if His Majesty returns, he cannot save me!"
"Fourth Brother..."
The hall fell silent instantly. The records of the extraterrestrial evil race were well-known to the old dragons, which was why they felt such despair.
"Senior Zhu Bing, how about letting this junior take a look?"
"Lin Feng, you..."
Zhu Gong was slightly taken aback, about to speak, when he saw a small sapling bobbing up and down in Lin Feng's hand, radiating powerful vitality.
"This feeling... could it be...?"
Zhu Gong's body tensed slightly. In his perception, the small tree in Lin Feng's palm was even more terrifying than the Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun!
"That's right, it's the Bodhi Ancient Tree!"
With a slight smile, Lin Feng walked to Zhu Bing's side.
"Senior Zhu Bing, please relax!"
"Alright!"
Zhu Bing nodded blankly. At his age, he had naturally witnessed the true form of the Bodhi Ancient Tree.
That's why he was so shocked and stunned at this moment, it was simply unbelievable!
"The Bodhi Ancient Tree, according to the Dragon Clan's records, is a near-Emperor level existence. Even His Majesty himself went there back then but couldn't subdue it, and was instead injured."
"Lin Feng, he was actually able to subdue it?"
Various thoughts echoed in Zhu Bing's mind, all of them incredulous at Lin Feng.
On the other hand, the faces of the old dragons, including Zhu Gong, couldn't contain their excitement. If they weren't worried about affecting Lin Feng, they would probably have excitedly transformed into their true forms, soaring through the void, freely expressing their inner joy.
Rays of green light streamed down from the ancient Bodhi tree, scanning Zhu Bing from head to toe.
After a long while, Lin Feng opened his eyes and uttered a few words:
"This injury can be healed!"
Chapter 310. Cultivation Techniques, Evolution?
Half a month later, in the Beast Domain of the Dou Qi Continent, in the territory of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, several young figures quietly appeared.
It was Lin Feng, along with Cai Lin and the others!
In the past half month, Lin Feng, with the help of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, had completely cleansed the evil energy remaining in Zhu Bing's body.
Given the Bodhi Ancient Tree's power, which was once comparable to a Dou Di, even though its injuries were only just beginning to heal, its energy alone was probably no weaker than that of top-tier Dou Qi Continent experts like the Ancient Yuanhun Heavenly Emperor.
If we were to compare quality, well, it could be said that even the Emperor Pill of the Dou Qi Continent couldn't compare.
After expelling the energy of the extraterrestrial evil race, Lin Feng continued to refine a Great Bodhi Pill.
Afterwards, he handed over thirty Bodhi Seeds and the Great Bodhi Pill formula to Ancestor Dan Yan, and then Lin Feng, along with Cai Lin and the other two, arrived in the Beast Domain.
This trip was sure to be incredibly fruitful!
"Tap tap tap,"
strolling through the territory of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, Lin Feng and the others felt relaxed and at ease, as if they had entered their own backyard.
"Who goes there!"
This situation quickly attracted the attention of the patrolling Nine Netherworld Python guards.
After the disappearance of the two Dou Sheng within their clan, the Nine Netherworld Pythons were thrown into chaos as if the sky had fallen.
If it weren't for the few remaining half-saint level old snakes in their clan, the Nine Netherworld Python clan would likely have been wiped out by other powerful clans in the Beast Domain, somehow having learned of the news.
"Hehehe, three beauties, actually graced the territory of my Nine Netherworld Python clan. Perhaps you're missing men?"
Even though the atmosphere within the clan had been extremely strange recently, under Yao Xiaotian's influence, the Nine Netherworld Python clan's morale had completely degenerated.
Upon seeing Lin Feng and his companions, although they noticed them immediately, the moment they saw Cai Lin and the other women, they were completely captivated.
Especially Cai Lin and Qing Lin, one a Devouring Python of the Snake Clan, the other a descendant of a human and a snake-human hybrid.
No snake could resist their charm!
"You pretty boy over there, for the sake of these beauties, get out of here yourself, and Lord Yao Hei will spare your life!"
Yao Hei was entirely black, yet his body was extremely strong; he belonged to a branch of the Snake-People race in the southern Dou Qi Continent.
"It seems I'll have to borrow Tang Buddha's classic saying today!"
"Ah!"
Before they could even let out a scream, several high-level Dou Zong-level guards were reduced to ashes.
"Qing Lin, the Nine Netherworld Python clan has a code to its death. Today, all the Dou Zun-level magical beasts have been controlled!"
As for the Nine Netherworld Pythons below Dou Zun, hehe, without the protection of powerful figures, the experts of the Beast Domain wouldn't leave themselves a powerful enemy.
"Brother Lin Feng, leave him to me!"
Qing Lin's alluring figure slowly floated into the air, a pair of huge eyes appearing behind her, gazing at the Nine Netherworld Python's territory.
"Ah!"
Accompanied by screams, the few remaining half-saint level experts of the Nine Netherworld Python also discovered the whereabouts of Lin Feng and his companions.
Especially those emerald green eyes hanging high in the night sky; even a half-saint like himself felt a chill run down his spine.
"It's the legendary Azure Serpent Three-Flower Eyes, extremely effective against the snake race! Damn it, just who is this guy?"
The former Second Elder of the Nine Netherworld Python clan ascended to the position of clan leader after two Dou Sheng disappeared, likely dead.
In the past few years, he had gone from being terrified of the dragon race's retaliation to diligently working to bring the Nine Netherworld Python clan back to its position as the supreme beast race, making considerable efforts.
Just like the patrolling guards, despite their low quality, back in Yao Xiaotian's time, these guards must have already been indulging in debauchery with snake race beauties.
"Gentlemen, let's attack together and kill this vixen!"
The other half-saints of the Nine Netherworld Python clan exchanged glances, their faces hardening, and nodded fiercely.
The terrifying power of the Azure Serpent Three-Flower Eyes was clearly recorded in the snake race's heritage; today, there was absolutely no room for compromise.
"Dispel the Ten Thousand Serpents Slaying Heaven Formation!"
With a loud shout, thousands of serpents transformed into their true forms and quickly intertwined.
In the blink of an eye, the bright moonlight was obscured by the enormous serpent wheel.
If a fighter with trypophobia were here, they would probably be scared to death. The densely packed, at least seventh-rank or higher Nine Netherworld Pythons, after forming the formation, roared at Qing Lin in mid-air.
"Hiss!"
The terrifying sound waves were even comparable to the Phoenix Cry of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix! The Dragon Roar of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan!
Faced with this terrifying attack, Qing Lin remained unmoved. His hands rapidly changed hand seals, and his enormous eyes, hundreds of feet long, behind him suddenly began to rotate.
Within his pupils, emerald green flowers rapidly changed, heading straight for the serpent wheel seal, thousands of feet long, formed by countless Nine Netherworld Pythons.
"Buzz!"
Instantly, the wind and waves subsided. Without any resistance, countless giant serpents fell from the sky.
The only similarity was that their pupils all contained a flower, exactly the same as the phantom eyes behind Qinglin!
"Has this little girl Qinglin become so terrifying?"
On the ground, Cailin and Little Fairy Doctor were also somewhat amazed, still finding it hard to believe.
"Hahaha, the Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil is inherently effective against snakes. At the same level, these Nine Netherworld Pythons' bloodlines are even less vulnerable to the suppression of the Ancient Heavenly Serpent."
Lin Feng smiled slightly, somewhat pleased with Qinglin's growth.
However, these were just minor skirmishes; the main event was yet to come.
On the ground of the Nether Serpent Mountains, after Qinglin had collected the many Nine Netherworld Pythons into her Serpent Pupil space, Lin Feng led the group towards the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs.
With the soul perception of a Great Perfection Heavenly Realm cultivator, there was no need for anyone to lead the way; a chilling sensation swept over them.
"Is this the legendary Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs?"
Cailin murmured softly. After evolving into the Nine-Colored Devouring Python, she had a strange feeling as soon as she approached this place.
"That's right, Qinglin, this Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs is where the previous patriarch of the Nine Netherworld Python clan, Yao Ming, is imprisoned!"
Lin Feng waved his hand, and the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame appeared, enveloping the group. Then, he leaped into the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs, a place even half-saints were unwilling to approach.
"That's a two-star Dou Sheng! Hehe, this time, you're in luck!"
*Thump*
The group rapidly descended towards the bottom of the Nine Netherworld, and in the blink of an eye, the chilling power was already enough to threaten even a Dou Zun expert.
Within a short time, without the special power of a strange fire or a constitution prone to chilling energy, they would become ice sculptures, floating in the Nine Netherworld.
Then, after an unknown period of time, a gentle breeze swept in, shattering the waves it stirred up.
As they continued their descent, Lin Feng didn't go all out. A sudden thought struck him: was the Nine Netherworld also a strange energy belonging to the water attribute among the five elements?
Once this thought arose, it was difficult to suppress, and he acted on it without hesitation.
The Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame continued to protect Cai Lin and the other women. Lin Feng took a step forward, his physical body immediately exposed to the Nine Netherworld.
Even with his body comparable to a high-level half-saint, he was caught off guard and trembled slightly from the chilling energy.
"Husband, what are you doing?"
Seeing Lin Feng's actions, the women were slightly taken aback, somewhat puzzled, but not at all worried.
With Lin Feng's two-star Dou Sheng cultivation level, there were few naturally formed forbidden zones in this world that could leave him powerless to resist.
"Hehe, after a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation under the Bodhi tree, I have perfected my own cultivation technique."
A massive vortex appeared around Lin Feng, frantically devouring the power of the Nine Netherworlds.
"Moreover, with continuous improvement, this technique can evolve by utilizing the five elements' wondrous objects of heaven and earth."
"The Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs, capable of threatening even half-saints and battle saints, does somewhat meet the conditions for technique evolution."
Centered on Lin Feng, the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs surged back frantically. This fluctuation attracted the attention of a mysterious figure at the bottom of the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs.
"Such a powerful figure?"
The figure, bound by chains, slowly raised his head, a glint of light appearing in his narrow eyes.
"There's hope!"
"The yin energy here is still too weak!"
After a long while, Lin Feng shook his head, leading Cai Lin and the other girls, without stopping, heading straight towards the bottom of the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs.
"My foundation is too profound. If I want to evolve the technique, I'm afraid I'll have to drain the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs dry!"
As for the faint cries for help in his ears, Lin Feng ignored them.
"What a joke! He's not a kind person. In Lin Feng's eyes, the only outcome of this demon is to provide Qing Lin with high-quality battle qi for cultivation.
Therefore, he didn't bother with him.
" "Husband, there seems to be the aura of the Devouring Python here?"
After arriving underground, Cai Lin suddenly paused, and a small nine-colored arrow shot straight in a certain direction.
After a long while, Cai Lin opened her eyes again, her eyes filled with excitement.
She had a strange feeling when she was above, as if she had returned to the Tagor Desert.
Even more intimate, a sense of peace from the soul.
"It's in this direction!"
Looking in the direction Cai Lin pointed, Lin Feng sensed it slightly. Although his soul power was greatly suppressed in this Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs,
his mutated Heavenly Realm Great Perfection soul could still probe a vast area.
"No danger, let's go!"
"Everyone, I am Yao Ming, the patriarch of the Nine Netherworld Python clan. Can you save me?"
Just then, a hoarse voice entered their minds.
"If you all agree, from now on, you will be the eternal friends of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan."
Seeing the group about to leave again, Yao Ming, who had been secretly observing, became anxious and no longer cared why a powerful figure like Lin Feng had come.
Indeed, Lin Feng's terrifying aura as a two-star Dou Sheng was completely undisguised when refining the Nine Netherworld Yellow Spring.
"Brother Lin Feng, it's the Nine Netherworld Python!"
Hearing the voice beside him, Qing Lin and the other girls exchanged glances, their eyes revealing a strange meaning.
"Qing Lin, you're in luck again!"
Without hesitation, Lin Feng led the girls towards the location they sensed.
"Buzz!"
With a flick of his finger, a patch of sand and gravel turned to dust, revealing a skeletal figure.
"Gentlemen..."
Yao Ming was about to speak when Lin Feng flashed to his side. Just as he thought this young man was so kind and eager to save him, he suddenly froze.
He saw Lin Feng carefully feeling the iron chains that imprisoned him, his eyes shining as if he had seen some divine snake woman.
"No, this guy has several top beauties around him, yet he still shows such an expression towards these useless iron chains."
"Could he be a pervert?"
Thinking of this, Yao Ming's withered anus tightened, and he dared not utter another sound.
Carefully sensing the iron chains, Lin Feng felt a surge of joy.
"I should have realized it sooner. To be able to remain unchanged for hundreds of years at the bottom of the Nine Netherworlds and still imprison a Dou Sheng, how could these iron chains be ordinary metal!"
He murmured to himself, carefully sensing with his Five Elements Dou Qi, and discovered that the strange metal contained within the iron chains truly met the requirements for advancing his cultivation technique.
"Qing Lin, you should subdue this Yao Ming!"
Giving a signal to Qing Lin, Lin Feng struck Yao Ming with his backhand, trying to control the power of the Returning Origin Divine Needle to avoid killing him.
"You—"
He only managed to utter one word before Yao Ming fainted. With his strength as a two- or three-star Dou Sheng, Lin Feng, just to be safe, still knocked him unconscious.
Seeing this, Qinglin didn't hesitate and, under Lin Feng's protection, went to Yaoming's side.
Green flower patterns swirled in her eyes, and after a quarter of an hour, she successfully controlled Yaoming.
"Hoo!"
"This guy's soul power seems to have been tempered by the Yin-cold power at the bottom of the Yellow Springs, making it much more resilient."
Qinglin smiled slightly. "If Brother Lin Feng hadn't knocked him unconscious, I'm afraid it would have been difficult to control!"
Lin Feng nodded slightly, and with a wave of his hand, the Yellow Spring Yin Stone at the end of the chain came into his palm.
He also simultaneously stored the massive chain in his storage ring!
"Xian'er, Qinglin and the others already have resources for their cultivation."
Watching Cailin head towards the depths of the Nine Nether Yellow Springs, Lin Feng turned and whispered to Little Fairy Doctor beside him.
"Back then, I learned about the tomb of a Calamity Poison Body from Elder Yao. It will be a great help to you now."
"And the primeval forest of the Desolate Ancient Domain, with its endless poisonous insects, is also waiting for you to absorb. I'm afraid we'll have to split up!"
"Brother Lin Feng, let me go and protect Sister Xian'er!"
As Yao Ming was stored in the Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil space, Qing Lin smiled slightly upon hearing Lin Feng's words.
"With three Dou Sheng providing me with Dou Qi, I've become the most relaxed one. The Dou Qi Continent is a bit strange now, and I'm worried about Sister Xian'er leaving alone."
"Sister Qing Lin."
Little Fairy Doctor was also somewhat moved. She understood that this was just to take care of her. With Qing Lin's physique, her cultivation speed in the Nine Netherworlds would be much faster.
"Hehe, Sister Xian'er, let's go. We'll become Dou Sheng together and give Brother Lin Feng a surprise."
Yao Xiaotian appeared beside them and led the two of them rapidly upwards towards the shore.
Watching the two women depart, Lin Feng smiled slightly. The massive vortex reappeared, frantically absorbing and refining the chilling power of the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs.
At the same time, the Yellow Springs Yin Stone and the mysterious iron chains appeared, and the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame blazed fiercely.
The Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs possessed water attributes; in this region, as long as Lin Feng's battle qi wasn't instantly depleted, his energy would never run dry.
"The earth element of the Yellow Springs Yin Stone, the metal element of the mysterious iron chain, the fire element of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, the wood element of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, and the water element of the Nine Nether Yellow Springs."
"With these five strange energies of the five elements gathered, let me see if this Five Elements Technique can truly evolve!"
Chapter 311. Arrogant and Tsundere
In the Nine Netherworlds, Lin Feng and Cai Lin once again entered seclusion.
Even Dou Sheng (Battle Saints) could not linger here, and time itself seemed to blur.
While the two were in seclusion, a ripple was stirring across the Central Plains.
Xiao Yan, the young master of the Starfall Pavilion and disciple of the Medicine Saint, had actually advanced to the Half-Saint realm before everyone's eyes!
Two Saints from one sect, and moreover, it was highly likely that both of them were Ninth-Rank Pill Masters!
Such a grand occasion, amidst the strange atmosphere of the Central Plains, naturally attracted a group of rogue cultivators to join the Starfall Pavilion.
Not only would they have a backer, but if they performed well, they could also obtain pills personally refined by the two Medicine Saints—why not?
However, after forming an alliance with the Pill Tower, the old man Yao Lao's standards had risen.
So far, only a few high-level Dou Zun and one fifth-rank rogue cultivator had joined.
"Hoo!"
Deep within the Starfall Pavilion, above endless magma, a figure sitting cross-legged in mid-air slowly opened its eyes and exhaled a breath of turbid air.
"Over a year has passed, aided by two different flames and the continuous refinement of magma."
"Finally, I've entered the intermediate half-saint realm!"
This figure was none other than Xiao Yan, whose fame had recently spread throughout Central Continent. Nine-colored flames flickered on his body before he tossed them into the endless magma.
"Unclaimed different flames are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Even with my teacher offering ninth-grade pills as payment, a year has passed without any news of a new different flame."
"It seems I can only continue refining the power of magma!"
Slightly raising his head, Xiao Yan looked towards the direction of the Desolate Ancient Domain. He seemed to see the ancient tree that suppressed heaven and earth.
On the ancient tree, his lifelong goal sat cross-legged, striving towards becoming a Dou Sheng.
"With a treasure like the Bodhi Heart, Senior Brother Lin Feng must have already entered the Dou Sheng realm!"
"I still need to continue working hard to catch up!"
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan stopped thinking and activated the Burning Technique at full power. Endless magma erupted everywhere, which he quickly refined.
If anyone were present, they would be astonished to discover that the power of this technique was actually that of a legendary Heavenly Rank technique!
Since being ambushed and severely injured by Gu Yuan and his group within the Void Devouring Flame and the Stone Realm, the Soul Clan, this mysterious race, vanished from the world.
Even the vast Ancient Emperor Mirror, after patrolling the entire Dou Qi Continent and even the endless seas for over a year, found no trace of the Soul Realm.
It seemed as if the Soul Realm had already left the Dou Qi Continent!
Gu Yuan, Yan Jin, and the others had anticipated this situation, but the Ancient Emperor Mirror still patrolled the Dou Qi Continent from time to time
, albeit at a reduced frequency!
The reason for this was to curb the Soul Clan's, or rather, the Soul Emperor's, possible conspiracy.
Gu Yuan and Yan Jin had discussed this many times and still believed that a figure like the Soul Emperor, a ruthless individual who dared to fight against a half-emperor like Xiao Xuan with the strength of his entire clan,
would not abandon his plan to collect the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade because of the Void Devouring Flame's injury.
Indeed, after numerous discussions, and with the subtle guidance of the Candle Bow, Gu Yuan and the others had deduced the true purpose of the Soul Emperor.
That was to collect all the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, find the Ancient Emperor's cave, obtain the legacy left behind by the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor, and become the long-lost Dou Di!
Only in this way could they explain why, even after collecting the bloodline power of the Spirit Clan, which was already enough to allow the Soul Clan to maintain its strong bloodline for thousands of years,
they still continued to attack the Stone Clan! With
the Soul Emperor's purpose deduced, the major imperial clans were even more determined to annihilate the Soul Clan, even at a great cost, to kill the Soul Emperor!
During this time, there was also good news: their ally, the Taixu Ancient Dragon, had regained an eight-star Dou Sheng!
While shocked, Gu Yuan and the others were even more excited; the scales of victory had completely tipped in their favor.
Now, the only thing to do was to find the Soul Clan and begin the final battle!
Time slowly passed, and in the blink of an eye, a year and a half had gone by.
Perhaps due to the alliance, many young prodigies from imperial clans emerged, making a name for themselves on the Dou Qi Continent.
Among the most powerful was Lei Dong of the Lei Clan, a two-star Dou Sheng, undoubtedly the strongest below Lin Feng!
Even after learning of Lin Feng's battle with Elder Qingshan, Lei Dong, though still full of fighting spirit, had to admit Lin Feng's strength and monstrous power!
Below him was Gu Xun'er, the eldest daughter of the Gu Clan, with divine bloodline. Two and a half years had passed since the Heavenly Curtain incident.
This goddess of the Gu Clan, under the inheritance of the imperial clan, had firmly established herself at the one-star Dou Sheng realm!
However, to everyone's surprise, below these three, the strongest was actually Xiao Yan, the disciple of the Medicine Saint, from the fallen Xiao Clan.
After a long time, when they met again, the arrogant Yao Xing was shocked to discover that this guy had actually reached the peak of the advanced half-saint realm. He
only needed one more opportunity to truly enter the ranks of the top experts on the Dou Qi Continent!
Because of Yao Chen, the members of the Yao Clan naturally harbored some hostility towards Xiao Yan.
Unfortunately, Gu Yuan, a nine-star Dou Sheng, had already implicitly accepted the union of the Gu Clan's young lady and Xiao Yan, leaving them powerless to stop it.
"Hahahaha!"
A burst of laughter suddenly echoed from the endless depths of the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs, even the chilling power capable of threatening a Dou Sheng couldn't withstand it.
"Pfft!"
A figure instantly burst forth from beneath the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs, the terrifying waters of the Yellow Springs splashing everywhere, creating waves thousands of meters high.
And the Yellow Springs itself, under the control of this mysterious person, remained completely still—truly incredibly powerful!
Standing high in the sky, Lin Feng waved his hand, and five orbs of energy of different colors appeared around him, slowly rotating.
"Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth!"
With each utterance, the corresponding elemental energy began to transform into the corresponding Five Elements Sacred Beast.
"As expected, my guess was correct. Devouring rare treasures of the five elements not only allows for rapid breakthroughs!"
"But also allows the cultivation technique to advance!"
Lin Feng carefully sensed that his Five Elements cultivation technique had now reached the advanced Heaven Rank. Compared to the intermediate Heaven Rank, the efficiency of the technique's operation had instantly increased by 50%!
Thus, Lin Feng's combat power had greatly increased without changing his level.
"Brother Bodhi, you're truly amazing! This time, your cultivation technique advancement not only didn't absorb the energy it should have
, but it also drew upon a vast amount of energy from the depths of the endless earth of the Dou Qi Continent for me to refine!"
"If it weren't for this, I would never have been able to reach the mid-stage of the Three-Star Dou Sheng realm!"
Lin Feng was filled with excitement. If it were just a matter of different kinds of strange fire, there would naturally be very few in this world.
However, he could refine five elements and five attributes of rare treasures at the same time, greatly increasing the number of objects he could choose from.
"In this world, it seems that the only known energy of the five elements is the Pure Lotus Demon Fire!"
Lin Feng stood in the sky, controlling the Five Elements Sacred Beasts, familiarizing himself with the energy of the Three-Star Dou Sheng realm while contemplating the unclaimed opportunities in this world.
"Those things like the Ice Spirit Cold Spring and the Heavenly Frost Qi are indeed rare treasures of the water element."
"Unfortunately, for a Dou Sheng powerhouse, these kinds of spiritual objects are nothing more than toys, having lost their usefulness."
"There's the Pure Lotus Demon Flame for fire, and Brother Bodhi for wood. As for metal, water, and earth, these three attributes are really too low-key in this Fire Qi Continent!"
He turned slightly, his gaze fixed on the endless ocean surrounding the land beyond the Dou Qi Continent.
"Senior Zhugong once said that there are many powerful beings in the endless ocean, though they are insignificant compared to him!"
"However, since a Dou Sheng level being born is possible, there is probably no shortage of water-attribute natural wonders!"
"As for earth-attribute natural wonders, we can ask the Stone Clan. Named after stone, their cultivation techniques and fighting skills also utilize earth-attribute energy."
"If a certain price is paid, such as a ninth-grade Xuan Dan or a Great Bodhi Pill, the Stone Clan would probably be willing to trade!"
It was the last metal attribute that troubled Lin Feng. Fortunately, his cultivation technique did not require all five attributes of natural wonders to evolve. He
could also convert other energies using the concept of the five elements generating each other, but it would take more time!
"Alright, I'll think about that later. For now, I should focus on obtaining that opportunity!"
With a wave of his hand, the five elemental sacred beasts floating beside him rushed towards the Nine Nether Yellow Springs, transforming into a barrier that covered the entire lake the moment they landed.
"With the protection of the barrier and the energy support of the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs, even a three-star Dou Sheng wouldn't be able to break through it in a short time!"
"Even if the barrier is breached, facing the endless yin and cold energy of the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs, and the inheritance of the Devouring Python Clan even deeper."
"If one wants to reach there, apart from the matching attributes, I'm afraid even Dou Sheng below the five-star level would find it difficult to adapt!"
Feeling that everything was foolproof, Lin Feng headed to the forbidden area of the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs Clan.
"Yellow Spring Finger, Yellow Spring Palm, these two low-level Heaven-rank Dou Techniques, with the Invincible Handprint and the Five Elements Grand Array, are better than nothing!"
Lin Feng stood with his hands behind his back, concentrating on sensing the stone tablet in front of him.
He tried to discern from the clues on the stone tablet what kind of methods the Yellow Springs Medicine Saint, who was invincible in heaven and earth back then, possessed.
After a while, Lin Feng casually waved his hand, and the Five Elements Barrier appeared around him, while he sat down cross-legged.
"Unexpectedly, the crafting technique of this stone tablet is somewhat similar to Xiao Yan's Xuan Heavy Ruler. It seems to be a lost weapon-forging technique?"
*Buzz*
A soul clone at the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm appeared, indistinguishable from Lin Feng, who stood cross-legged on the ground, appearing almost like a real person!
"Half-Emperor's essence blood and inheritance, here I come."
After checking the barrier and surroundings again, the Great Perfection soul clone no longer hesitated and instantly shot into the hundred-zhang-tall Yellow Spring Stone Tablet.
"Yellow Spring Finger!"
Upon entering the space inside the Yellow Spring Stone Tablet, before Lin Feng could even marvel at the mysterious power of the ancient weapon-forging master's methods, a thousand-zhang-tall finger crushed down from the sky.
"Five Emperors' Great Handprint!"
With a clap of his hands, the five elements of energy between heaven and earth spontaneously condensed into a three-thousand-zhang-tall five-colored hand, fiercely striking the Yellow Spring Finger that was pressing down from the sky.
A deafening roar
echoed as the terrifying combat techniques collided, creating a thunderous sound that shook the heavens and earth. Fortunately, the space within the Yellow Springs Stele was inexplicably stable, escaping any danger of shattering.
Lin Feng estimated that the Yellow Springs Stele seemed to be powered by the semi-emperor's blood essence of the Yellow Springs Medicine Saint.
Furthermore, it was itself a unique magical artifact, a powerful creation similar to the Heavenly Tomb, which possessed the power to alter time.
"Yellow Springs Palm!"
Following the Yellow Springs Finger, the Yellow Springs Demon Saint unleashed another ultimate technique, the Yellow Springs Palm. No matter how powerful the Yellow Springs Finger and Yellow Springs Palm were, Lin Feng countered with a Five Emperors Great Handprint. He wasn't in a hurry to summon the Yellow Springs Demon Saint
. Although his combat experience, honed through countless reincarnations, was already incredibly rich, even after only a short time as a two-star Dou Sheng, he had advanced again to a three-star Dou Sheng, without affecting his foundation in the slightest. However, this Yellow Spring Demon Saint was, after all, a half-Emperor level expert, and might even have broken through to the Dou Di realm. Fighting such a being would be very beneficial for Lin Feng. "As expected of the Yellow Spring Demon Saint, his fighting style is indeed formidable. He only possesses power comparable to a two-star Dou Sheng, yet he can suppress me." After shattering the combined Yellow Spring Finger and Yellow Spring Palm attacks with a single palm strike, Lin Feng stood still, waiting. "Without concentrating all the bloodlines of the Xiao clan like Xiao Xuan, he was able to break through to the half-Emperor realm. The Yellow Spring Demon Saint is truly extremely powerful!" "Young friend, your talent is remarkable; you have the potential to advance to the half-Emperor realm in the future!" After waiting for a moment, no more attacks came. Instead, a voice emanating a faint pressure came from the depths of the stone tablet space. "Whoosh!" A figure dressed in yellow slowly appeared not far in front of Lin Feng, a smile on his face. This scene surprised Lin Feng. "Not referring to himself as 'This One'? Could it be that I've encountered a fake Yellow Spring Demon Saint?" "Hahaha!" Seemingly sensing Lin Feng's confusion, the Yellow Spring Demon Saint burst into laughter, a sound that echoed throughout the stone tablet space. Lin Feng felt that this was truly the grandeur of a semi-Emperor-level powerhouse. "My clarity of mind is all thanks to you!" "Me?" "That's right," the Yellow Spring Demon Saint nodded, looking into the depths of Lin Feng's soul. He seemed to see a towering ancient tree, seemingly capable of suppressing heaven and earth, eternally indestructible! "Brother Bodhi?" Seeing the Yellow Spring Demon Saint's gaze, Lin Feng wasn't stupid; he immediately understood the reason for the Yellow Spring Demon Saint's approachable demeanor. "Whoosh!" As if sensing the gazes of the Yellow Spring Demon Saint and Lin Feng, the ancient Bodhi tree from the depths of his soul sea instantly appeared within the stone tablet space, its leaves rustling and whispering. "The ancient Bodhi tree, truly enviable! Perhaps you've seen the legendary true Dou Di!" The Yellow Spring Demon Saint shook his head slightly, his face full of emotion, showing no trace of the supreme nobility of a semi-Emperor! At this moment, Lin Feng noticed that a wisp of pure energy was occasionally emanating from the Yellow Spring Demon Saint's body. "So that's how it is! Brother Bodhi, you are indeed incredibly powerful!" The ancient Bodhi tree that appeared before the two swayed slightly, radiating a smug aura. This scene surprised the Yellow Spring Demon Saint, who secretly asked Lin Feng, "Young friend, this ancient Bodhi tree is quite different from what I imagined. It seems to have a kind of...arrogance?" (End of Chapter)
.Chapter 312 Treasure Show Off
Within the space of the stone tablet, where mysterious energy emanated, Lin Feng and the Yellow Spring Demon Saint remained silent, intently staring at the light screen before them. Images of
emperors standing side-by-side, extraterrestrial evil races invading, dragons and phoenixes rising, and primordial divine artifacts
appeared before them, far more detailed than what Lin Feng knew from the ancient Puppet Sect.
After all, the Puppet Sect only knew from later records, while the Bodhi Ancient Tree, this ancient divine tree, had personally witnessed it.
"So that's how it is. Is this the reason for the disappearance of the Origin Qi?"
After the light screen finished playing, a hint of relief flashed across the Yellow Spring Demon Saint's face.
"So, this is the reason why the Origin Qi disappeared?"
A beam of light appeared within the stone tablet space, a white flame faintly burning on his robes.
"Pure Lotus Demon Saint, you've finally appeared!"
"Young friend, we've finally met."
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint, whose body occasionally radiated a pure aura, smiled slightly at Lin Feng, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
He had already awakened when Lin Feng collected the first fragment of the Demon Fire Map.
However, in his eyes, Lin Feng at that time was less than an ant.
In his current state, there was no hope of resurrection; in fact, if it weren't for his achievements in the Path of Illusion, even this remnant soul would have been difficult to preserve.
The concepts of possession or resurrection were simply nonexistent for him.
Unless, of course, a legendary Dou Di intervened!
In the Jia Ma Empire, Lin Feng's cultivation level was such that, aside from waking once when absorbing the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, he remained in slumber to avoid energy depletion.
Naturally, there was no possibility of some old man appearing to guide him!
"Greetings, Senior Pure Lotus Demon Saint!"
Lin Feng bowed slightly in greeting. He had long been aware of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's existence, but deliberately refrained from probing.
After all, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint had lost the ability to possess, and while Lin Feng coveted his ultimate techniques, he wasn't lacking in killing moves himself!
"Young friend Lin Feng, there's no need for such formalities. I've witnessed most of your growth!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint smiled slightly, perhaps because of his status as a half-Emperor, he possessed an even more sanctity than Lin Feng.
"With your talent, it's quite possible that you'll reach the half-Emperor level like me and the Yellow Spring Demon Saint in the future."
"Your opportunities and fortune are beyond the reach of ordinary people!"
Looking at the Pure Lotus Demon Saint's meaningful expression, Lin Feng smiled slightly and touched his nose.
"Senior, you flatter me. It was merely good luck!"
"Young friend's personality is quite similar to mine when I was young, equally humble."
"That's excellent!"
The Yellow Spring Demon Saint chimed in, expressing his approval of Lin Feng.
"Seniors, may I ask about your current state?"
"I have been dead for many years. If it weren't for Brother Bodhi's divine power, this remnant soul would probably not even have much intelligence left."
For the Yellow Spring Demon Saint now, apart from the obsession of becoming an Emperor, there was nothing else in the world worth caring about.
"Even a legendary Dou Di, unless extremely proficient in the Dao of the Soul, would find it difficult to revive me!"
"Jing Lian's situation is much better than mine. If a Dou Di were here, he could probably revive her on the spot!"
"Apart from Tuoshe Ancient Emperor, how many years has it been since a Dou Di has appeared in this world? If it weren't for my concern that Jing Lian's demonic fire would harm the continent, this remnant soul would have already returned to heaven and earth!"
Jing Lian Demon Saint shook his head, taking the matter of resurrection very lightly.
"Whoosh!"
Just then, the Bodhi Ancient Tree beside him began to shake its body again, and the light screen in front of it changed once more.
"What!?"
The two peerless figures who had once entered the Half-Emperor realm on their own and even challenged Dou Di were now filled with shock, their composure gone!
The light screen in front of them changed again, and the Bodhi Ancient Tree's thoughts were clearly revealed.
"So that's how it is. You need multiple Dou Di-level powerhouses to truly awaken your intelligence and transform you into a human?"
The Yellow Spring Demon Saint and the Pure Lotus Demon Saint suddenly understood. No wonder they used their life force to revive them; this was their plan.
"Unfortunately, we were already exhausted. Even if Brother Bodhi possessed Origin Qi, who could we trust back then?"
"If we revealed the secrets of Origin Qi, those guys' first reaction would probably be to kill us!"
As a semi-Emperor level powerhouse, and having once used the Nightmare Technique in a fit of rage to trap a city of over a million people in an illusion, remaining unconscious for a century, the Demon Saint
deeply understood how crucial Origin Qi was to a semi-Emperor or a nine-star Dou Sheng!
"Whether you're truly a living being or not, without the tempering of time, is too naive!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint and the Yellow Spring Demon Saint exchanged a glance, both understanding each other's thoughts.
"Whoosh!"
Although the Bodhi Ancient Tree's intelligence was only equivalent to that of a human infant, it possessed a wondrous perception, naturally able to discern the two's thoughts.
Instantly, he panicked, swaying as he flew to the top of Lin Feng's head.
The scene before them shifted again, and in a flash, a more mature Lin Feng appeared.
With a wave of his hand, the world changed, his power overwhelming the Dou Qi Continent, countless beings submitting to him, all races bowing in submission.
Then, the scene shifted, and Lin Feng leaped into the outside of the Dou Qi Continent.
With a wave of his hand, chaotic energy transformed into a massive medicine cauldron, burning fiercely.
The scene shifted again, and another Lin Feng appeared from within the medicine cauldron, but he fled rapidly, easily controlled without any surprise.
Then, after an unknown amount of time, another image appeared in the world, none other than the Yellow Spring Demon Saint and his companions.
"So that's how it is, Brother Bodhi, is that what you were thinking?"
He nodded, having paid attention to Lin Feng ever since he devoured the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame in the Northwest Continent, and Lin Feng's talent had naturally earned his recognition.
"Lin Feng's talent certainly gives him the potential to reach the Half-Emperor realm in a few hundred years!"
"However, even with Origin Qi, it's not guaranteed that he can advance to the Dou Di realm!"
The Yellow Spring Demon Saint nodded in agreement.
For example, the peak Dou Huang realm's attempt to break through to the Dou Zong realm doesn't guarantee a breakthrough just because one has a Breakthrough Pill!
"However, this is still a hope. It seems that the name of my Pure Lotus Demon Saint will once again resonate throughout the Dou Qi Continent!"
A domineering aura suddenly emanated from the Pure Lotus Demon Saint. "I wonder how many people in this world still remember the terror of the Nightmare Heavenly Mist?"
"Hahaha, Brother Pure Lotus, perhaps some still remember you. My name, Huang Quan, has mostly disappeared from the memories of the world!"
To be able to live another life, and even have the chance to reach the Dou Di realm, is obviously something to be happy about.
"In that case, I will provide some assistance to Lin Feng's path to Dou Di!"
With a wave of his hand, an extremely dense light appeared from his body, slowly floating in front of Lin Feng.
"Lin Feng, I originally intended to bestow all of this essence blood upon a destined person!"
"Now that there is hope for resurrection and becoming a Dou Di, I naturally want to retain some energy!"
"However, even just two-thirds of the essence blood is enough to support you in entering the Four-Star Dou Sheng realm!"
Seeing Lin Feng put away the essence blood, the Yellow Spring Demon Saint pointed again, and a cluster of information appeared in Lin Feng's mind.
"The Yellow Spring Three Absolutes, besides the Yellow Spring Finger and Yellow Spring Palm I used earlier, also include my Yellow Spring Heavenly Wrath, which intimidates the Dou Qi Continent!"
The Yellow Spring Demon Saint's face carried a hint of pride.
"Back then, with a single roar, I even forcefully killed three experts of the same level!"
Seemingly seeing the doubts of the others, the Yellow Spring Demon Saint continued.
"Of course, not a Half-Emperor of the same level, but something that happened when I was an Eight-Star Dou Sheng. It was during that time that the Wrath of the Yellow Springs was truly perfected!"
"Your talent in the soul realm is vaguely superior to mine. I hope this Wrath of the Yellow Springs can be of some use to you!"
"Since that's the case, I can't just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor!"
The handsome, somewhat eerie Pure Lotus Demon Saint smiled slightly, pointing a finger, and a stream of information appeared in Lin Feng's mind.
"Nightmare Heavenly Mist, Refining Heaven Ancient Array!"
With a slight sense, Lin Feng discovered these words and was somewhat pleasantly surprised.
Even though he had obtained many opportunities in advance through his God-like perspective, the most prized methods of the two Half-Emperors could still greatly enhance his combat power.
"Thank you both, seniors. If I am fortunate enough to become an Emperor in the future, I will definitely bring you back to the world!"
Lin Feng solemnly promised. Knowing Lin Feng's temperament, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint waved his hand slightly, indicating that Lin Feng did not need to do so.
"Lin Feng, you still need to grow stronger. Since the extraterrestrial evil race hasn't been completely sealed, it must be hiding in the shadows."
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint's expression was serious. "I've never liked dealing with people from imperial clans, but even so, I heard about the Soul Clan back then."
"This race is quite strange. Before I became a half-emperor, their patriarch posed a considerable threat to me."
"In that battle, if it weren't for the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, I might not have been able to win!"
Lin Feng's expression hardened, as if he remembered something. "It seems that the Soul Emperor once said that a certain Soul Clan patriarch was completely defeated by the Pure Lotus Demon Saint!"
"Hmm, the Dou Qi Continent has always been a place where the strong are respected. Since I'm currently conscious, why don't I assist you in refining my essence blood?"
The Yellow Spring Medicine Saint nodded, having a deep understanding of the cruelty of the Dou Qi Continent.
Before becoming a Dou Saint, or even a high-level Dou Saint, he also had to constantly be mindful of others' opinions.
"Thank you, senior!"
Lin Feng cupped his hands slightly and agreed.
As for reserving some of his essence blood for Cai Lin and the others, Lin Feng considered it for a while and then abandoned the idea.
Even though their opportunities were all considerable, and they all possessed the potential to become advanced Dou Sheng,
even the weakest among them, Little Fairy Doctor, with the Great Bodhi Pill refined by Lin Feng and after absorbing the poisonous miasma of a certain generation of Calamity Poison Body and the Desolate Ancient Domain, could still reach the advanced level of Half-Saint.
In fact, if their opportunities were sufficient, becoming a Dou Sheng wouldn't be out of the question!
Qing Lin, possessing the Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil, was even more formidable, with the support of three Dou Sheng powerhouses—the Nine Netherworld Python—and even the tragic figure Yao Ming, who was only a two-star Dou Sheng!
It could be said that within a few years, he would definitely advance to the Dou Sheng realm.
And Cai Lin and Zi Yan were even more so; according to the original script, they were top-tier powerhouses, four or five-star Dou Sheng, upon emerging from seclusion.
Now, with Lin Feng's enhancement, he estimated that they would at least reach the late stage of five-star Dou Sheng, and even have a sliver of hope of entering the six-star Dou Sheng realm!
Moreover, with the threat of the Soul Emperor looming ahead, there was also the looming threat of the extraterrestrial evil race.
At this point, fairness was out of the question. Lin Feng had to break through as quickly as possible, ideally one star per day, reaching Dou Di in ten days, and straight to Saint-grade Heavenly Supreme in a month.
Then, he would consolidate his foundation for a month, and finally go into seclusion for half a year, directly dominating the Great Thousand Worlds. His mother would no longer have to worry about him being beaten up by the Heavenly Evil God!
Even in his dreams, Lin Feng wouldn't dare imagine such a scenario; he had to be grounded in reality.
Therefore, Lin Feng already planned to consume the Half-Emperor's essence blood himself.
"Even if the Soul Emperor ultimately obtains the Emperor-grade embryonic pill, with Old Man Dragon and Brother Bodhi's source energy, there's no need to worry too much."
Of course, relying on others wasn't Lin Feng's style.
"I'm already a three-star Dou Sheng mid-stage, only six or seven minor realms away from Dou Di!"
"That won't be difficult for me!"
After a brief period of self-hypnosis, Lin Feng's soul clone returned to his main body, and Huang Quan Medicine Saint and the others also appeared outside the stone tablet space.
"The long years have passed, the world has changed, has the energy intensity of the Dou Qi Continent declined to this level?"
After sensing for a while with his eyes closed, Huang Quan Medicine Saint opened them and sighed slightly.
"Brother Huang Quan, you sealed the demon with the source energy of the entire Dou Qi Continent, so the Dou Qi Continent was naturally sealed along with it."
"The decline in energy is actually quite normal!"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint, standing to the side, was not surprised at all. When he was still alive, he had vaguely sensed the decline in the energy of the Dou Qi Continent.
However, this decline might be measured in tens of thousands of years, so he didn't care much.
"There's no point in saying more. Let's help Lin Feng refine his essence blood first. Our hopes are all pinned on him!"
Huang Quan Medicine Saint suddenly reached out and gestured, and the hundred-zhang-tall stone tablet suddenly rose from the ground. Countless stones shattered and fell, revealing its original appearance.
Finally, it revealed a hazy glow, with two large characters written on it.
"The Land of the Dead!"
"Is this the legendary treasure of the Land of the Dead, the one that sends souls to the underworld and kills so many that no one dares to claim supremacy?"
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint beside him stared intently, clearly having heard of this treasure's fame despite living in a different era.
"Hahaha, it's just a hollow reputation, not worth mentioning!"
Though he said this, Lin Feng clearly saw the smugness on the Yellow Spring Demon Saint's face, and his lips twitched slightly.
"Now I know how powerful you are. So, you said you'd help me refine my essence blood so it would become your bragging rights, right?"
Seeing Lin Feng's gaze, the Yellow Spring Demon Saint coughed slightly to cover his embarrassment.
The Pure Lotus Demon Saint beside him pondered for a moment, a strange look appearing in his eyes.
"It seems this feeling isn't bad. Perhaps I should pull off something like this."
"After all, in my life, I, Jinglian, have never been inferior to anyone!"
If Lin Feng knew Jinglian Demon Saint's inner thoughts, he would surely be dumbfounded and incredulous.
"Please, one of you is a Yellow Spring Demon Saint from an unknown era, and the other is the Jinglian Demon Saint, renowned throughout the continent's top tier. Can't you be a little more composed?!"
"Just like me, Lin Feng, besides the youngest and most talented ninth-grade pill master on the continent, who would know that I achieved the three-star Dou Sheng level before the age of fifty?"
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