An excruciating, bone-deep pain! This was the only sensation Xiao Yan felt as he plunged into the Heavenly Demon Blood Pool. The energy within the blood pool was incredibly ferocious, and as Xiao Yan entered, this energy surged towards him like a swarm of vipers, striking his body with overwhelming force! Infused by some unknown substance placed there by the ancient Heavenly Demon Serpent, these energies possessed a corrosive power so strong that when they touched Xiao Yan’s skin, they produced plumes of white smoke, bringing about a piercing, agonizing pain. “Hiss!” Under such intense pain, Xiao Yan sharply inhaled a breath of cold air, then changed his hand seals. Strange flames erupted from within his body, forming a ring of fire that enveloped him. “I don’t believe I can’t conquer this Heavenly Demon Blood Pool if I’ve already defeated its master.” “Sizzle!” The moment the strange flames appeared, the violent energy surging around them burst into hissing sounds, and the corrosive energy was immediately evaporated by the strange flames. The remaining energy, after being refined by the strange flames, gradually became docile, transforming into streams of exceptionally pure energy that merged into Xiao Yan’s body. Experiencing the cool, soothing nature of the now tamed energy, Xiao Yan let out a sigh of relief. The strange flames had eliminated all the harmful, corrosive energy, while the beneficial energy, once refined, was injected into his body. With each stream of cool, exquisite energy continuously flowing into his body, Xiao Yan could clearly feel the energy circulating under his skin, muscles, and bones. Each time these energies were absorbed, Xiao Yan could sense his physical toughness increasing at a slow but steady pace. “This truly is the perfect place for cultivation!” Noticing the subtle changes in his body, a surge of joy welled up within Xiao Yan. At this rate, he genuinely believed he would be able to refine his Adamantine Glazed Body to its peak and break through to the Nine-Star Dou Zun realm using the energy here! The Heavenly Demon Blood Pool’s energy, collected over hundreds of years by the Heavenly Demon Serpent, was undeniably terrifying. However, this was particularly true for Xiao Yan. Although the energy in the blood pool was indeed fearsome, it was also incredibly chaotic. Being a savage creature with little intelligence, the Heavenly Demon Serpent’s own body was incredibly durable; even its offspring could absorb the energy, causing an accelerated evolution. If any other human tried to absorb it, the extremely chaotic energy might wreak havoc in their bodies, resulting in not only a lack of strength increase but potentially decades of hard work being undone. Fortunately, this mixed energy was not a major issue for Xiao Yan, who possessed the strange flames. In the intense temperature of the strange flames, any impurities would be instantly nullified. As more and more energy was infused into Xiao Yan’s body from the blood pool, he crossed his legs and floated in the midst of the pool, eyes closed, awaiting the imminent breakthrough! Over the next two days, Xiao Yan meditated in profound silence.
During these two days, Cai Lin, Little Healer Immortal, Yun Yun, and others remained on the mountain where the Heavenly Demon Serpent was located. With no other dangerous beasts around, it was relatively safe. The ancient Heavenly Demon Serpent, controlled by Qing Lin, was released and coiled atop the mountain, spewing dark mists. Many powerful individuals ventured to this area, but upon seeing the massive beast, they chose different paths, knowing how ferociously these creatures fought, especially one at the peak Dou Zun level. Those who came here, drawn by the Bodhi Ancient Tree, knew better than to needlessly provoke such a monster. Thanks to the fearsome presence of the Heavenly Demon Serpent, the group enjoyed a peaceful period, waiting quietly for Xiao Yan to emerge successfully from his training. Deep within the cave, the pool waters had diminished by nearly half, and their crimson hue had faded, indicating that the energy within had been largely devoured by Xiao Yan. At the center of the pool, a figure sat with their upper body exposed. Xiao Yan’s skin, much ruddier than before, seemed to hide an infinite amount of blood beneath. His eyes remained tightly shut, and his body was motionless, yet anyone could sense the immense energy brewing within. As this energy accumulated, like a volcano ready to erupt, it sought the moment of breakthrough. This moment needed to be awaited… As the pool continued to dwindle, reaching the third day, the blood pool finally ran dry, revealing countless bleached bones. Amidst these, unknown, strange objects scattered a pungent, bloody scent. Within this setting, Xiao Yan, seated like a statue, had his skin subtly glowing with a rosy luster. This stillness lasted for about two hours before an intangible wave suddenly surged from his body!
“Boom.”
The wave, surging invisibly, instantly pulverized the bones within the pool, spreading and eventually crashing against the cave walls, causing the entire cavern to tremble. Accompanying this invisible surge, Xiao Yan’s aura skyrocketed, almost instantaneously, like a volcano erupting, fast as lightning, fierce as thunder!
“Bang.”
The aura flared, and in an instant, a deep, muffled sound resonated within Xiao Yan’s soul. His Dou Qi surged wildly, his hair whipping wildly, and his clothes flapping. Cracks rapidly spread from where he sat, covering the entire pool floor.
“Boom!”
As the sound reverberated deep within his soul, Xiao Yan’s closed eyes snapped open, revealing a blood-red aura swirling within.
“Adamantine Glazed Body!”
With a roar, a golden light burst forth from Xiao Yan’s body, and in the brilliance, his body expanded rapidly—one yard, three yards, five yards, seven yards, eight yards. Xiao Yan’s growth was astonishingly swift, and in a blink, he reached eight and a half yards. Yet, his momentum did not stop!
“Roar!”
When Xiao Yan’s body reached eight and a half yards, it began to slow, as if hitting a barrier. Refusing to stay stagnant, his face flushed red, and he bellowed again!
“Bang.”
With another roar, his body, which had paused, grew taller, reaching a full nine yards.
Inside the cave, the giant, cast in gold, stood firm, emitting a domineering, unbreakable aura. Suddenly, the giant bent his knees and stomped the ground!
“Boom!”
The ground caved in several meters, and the golden giant, like a cannonball, crashed into the cave ceiling, shattering it. The sheer force created a massive tunnel, and Xiao Yan, like a mole, shot through the mountain, emerging at the peak!
“Boom!”
Xiao Yan’s speed was incredible, taking only half a minute to create a massive tunnel. Finally, his form rose, breaking through the mountaintop with a loud crash, rising into the sky!
“Roar.”
Standing in the sky, his golden body exuded a powerful aura. A massive, low, thunderous roar echoed from the heavens, spreading far and wide…
As Xiao Yan broke through, Cai Lin and the others noticed and ascended into the air, witnessing the golden giant emerging, his aura vastly increased. It seemed he had successfully broken through to the Nine-Star Dou Zun realm…
Sensing Xiao Yan’s growing power, Cai Lin muttered softly, “Little Pavilion Master’s cultivation speed truly amazes me.”
The Qing Elder from Qingcheng sighed, “Indeed, Young Pavilion Master’s cultivation speed is astounding. It took me most of my life to reach this point, yet Xiao Yan has reached it at such a young age. Moreover, I know very well that in a true fight, I might not be a match for him.”
The Elders of the Flower Sect nodded in amazement. They remembered when they first met Xiao Yan, who was only a Two-Star Dou Zun. Now, in less than two years, he had reached the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Zun realm. Such speed left them feeling somewhat ashamed.
Nalan Yanran, her eyes fixed on the towering, domineering figure in the sky, felt a pang of bitterness and self-mockery. The man she once dismissed as worthless and insisted on renouncing, now stood far beyond her reach. And the most disheartening part was that somewhere along the way, she had developed faint feelings for the man who was supposed to be her husband. Though she knew these feelings were one-sided, perhaps this was retribution for her past actions, she thought.
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