“This fellow, every time he cultivates, it takes quite some time.” On the top of the deep gorge, Little Healer Immortal murmured in exasperation, gazing at Xiao Yan who was sitting cross-legged on a boulder embedded in the cliff. From the moment Xiao Yan entered his cultivation state, half a month had already passed, and during this period, there wasn’t a single sign of him waking or even opening his eyes. Around him, the terrifying yet pure energy rippled like clouds, so thick that if one were to grab a handful, it would be as viscous as water. Little Healer Immortal and Qing Lin could tell that Xiao Yan was in a critical stage of cultivation, so although they voiced their concern, they did not disturb him.
“Big Sister Cai Lin hasn’t moved either…” Qing Lin said, her eyes looking towards the bottom of the deep gorge, where the Nine Nether Yellow Spring was situated. A few days ago, the perpetually boiling lake finally quieted down, and the Nine Nether Yellow Spring returned to its usual tranquility, with Cai Lin not showing any signs of movement.
“Cai Lin should be fine. As a Seven-Colored Heavenly Devouring Snake, she is in her element within the Nine Nether Yellow Spring,” Little Healer Immortal smiled softly, feeling the vast, ancient, and chilling energy of the Nine Nether Yellow Spring continuously converging into the depths, likely being absorbed by Cai Lin.
“It seems we have no choice but to wait. According to Clan Leader Yao Ming, the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan has begun to make some moves…” Qing Lin observed.
“Xiao Yan should be done soon,” Little Healer Immortal nodded, her beautiful eyes turning to Xiao Yan, now surrounded by swirling mist. The latter seemed to be gradually reining in his aura, likely nearing completion.
Qing Lin nodded, sitting down on the stone, quietly waiting for Xiao Yan to finish his cultivation. Within a thousand zhang radius around the deep gorge, Yao Ming had ordered a lockdown, ensuring no one else would enter and cause any disturbances.
During the next two days of waiting, everything passed quietly… When the third day’s morning gradually enveloped the earth, the thick mist surrounding Xiao Yan suddenly showed intense fluctuations. It seemed as if all the energy in the world was responding, rushing in from all directions and gathering above Xiao Yan’s head, forming a massive whirlpool of energy. The end of the whirlpool was precisely above Xiao Yan’s Baihui acupoint.
This sudden change startled Little Healer Immortal and Qing Lin out of their meditation, their faces showing a hint of surprise as they watched the strange phenomenon.
“Seems like the cultivation is coming to an end…” As Little Healer Immortal’s words left her mouth, Xiao Yan, within the mist, suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes. A burst of energy shot out, directly piercing through the nearby rock wall, creating two dark holes. Then, he raised his head and took a deep breath!
With a “bang,” the enormous energy whirlpool, hundreds of zhang in size, rushed down his throat, all of it entering his body.
The ground shook as more and more energy was swallowed by Xiao Yan, causing the surrounding cliffs to crack, and rocks to tumble down, falling into the deep gorge below.
The commotion attracted the attention of many strong figures from the Nine Netherground Serpent Clan. Though they were surprised, they could only watch from a distance due to Yao Ming’s orders.
Several beams of light flashed from afar, appearing above the deep gorge, revealing Yao Ming and several elder members of the Nine Netherground Serpent Clan, their eyes wide with astonishment as they watched Xiao Yan consuming the energy.
“Such a powerful aura; Mister Xiao Yan is likely close to reaching Two-Star Dou Sage, right?” An elder exclaimed.
Yao Ming, however, shook his head: “The Demon Sage’s Blood is indeed potent, but the levels between Dou Sages are not that easy to ascend. Reaching the late stage of One-Star Dou Sage is already quite impressive.”
As a peak Two-Star Dou Sage, he understood the difficulty of each small level well. “But for him to surge from the early stage of One-Star Dou Sage to the late stage, that’s beyond my expectations,” Yao Ming mused, adding that if he could get all the Demon Sage’s Blood, he might be able to rapidly ascend to Three-Star Dou Sage, but just a drop ensured a breakthrough within three years.
As Yao Ming and the elders conversed, the massive energy whirlpool was entirely absorbed by Xiao Yan. With the last wisp of energy drawn in, the world gradually became quiet.
Xiao Yan exhaled a breath of energy, which condensed into liquid, seeping into some boulders, instantly making them lustrous like jade.
“Haha, congratulations, Brother Xiao Yan, for advancing to the late stage of One-Star Dou Sage. Reaching Two-Star Dou Sage is also within reach!” Seeing Xiao Yan finish, Yao Ming quickly descended, laughing and clasping his fists.
Xiao Yan replied with a courteous smile, feeling quite satisfied as he clenched his fist. A drop of Demon Sage’s Blood almost made him a Two-Star Dou Sage, and it was unimaginable what might happen if he consumed all of it. With his unique power, he could absorb the blood’s energy maximally.
Xiao Yan’s torn clothes were replaced by energy-formed garments. At his level, a thought could transform his battle aura into anything.
“Looks like Cai Lin is still cultivating…” Xiao Yan glanced at the Nine Nether Yellow Spring below. With his senses, he could feel the endless cold energy converging towards a massive entity deep within, which was likely Cai Lin, transformed into a Seven-Colored Heavenly Devouring Snake.
“Clan Leader Yao Ming, has there been any word from the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan?” Xiao Yan turned to Yao Ming, inquiring.
“Yes,” Yao Ming’s smile faded slightly, nodding slowly, “According to my information, the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan will send strong reinforcements to the Void Space within these few days to assist the three Dragon Islands.”
“Indeed, they can’t resist intervening,” Xiao Yan smiled, unsurprised. The Sky Demon Phoenix Clan was always greedy, and to get the Dragon-Phoenix bloodline, they would do anything. The three Dragon Islands, in their desperation to win, were inviting trouble.
“How many strong fighters are they sending?”
“Most of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan’s envoys are at the Dou Zun level, but we should pay particular attention to only three, their Supreme Elders. In the magical beast world, they are notorious: Phoenix, Carp-Phoenix, and Eagle-Phoenix.”
“The Phoenix is a mid-stage Two-Star Dou Sage, Carp-Phoenix is a late-stage One-Star Dou Sage, and the Eagle-Phoenix is a mid-stage One-Star Dou Sage…”
“Three Dou Sages,” Xiao Yan’s expression changed slightly. The Sky Demon Phoenix Clan was deploying significant forces, sending three Dou Sages, showing their formidable strength. Over the years, these creatures had been amassing strength in secret, and apart from the Ancient Void Dragons, the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan was the undisputed king among the three great clans.
“These three are extremely powerful. Together, they can fight a Three-Star Dou Sage. If they support the three Dragon Islands, the Eastern Dragon Island will be in danger,” Yao Ming warned.
Xiao Yan nodded silently, realizing that he must prevent the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan’s interference. Otherwise, Zi Yan’s Eastern Dragon Island would stand no chance.
“When will they move?”
“Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yan said in a low voice. Though the three Dou Sages’ formation was strong, it was not enough to make Xiao Yan hesitate from acting.
Hearing Xiao Yan, Yao Ming’s eye twitched, impressed by his bravery. Facing three Dou Sages, Xiao Yan was daring to act.
“Probably in three days, they will head to the Void Space…”
Xiao Yan nodded, smiling, “Clan Leader Yao Ming, dare you cut off the left and right arms of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan?”
Yao Ming pondered, then laughed and nodded. This was a decisive choice. Faced with the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan and Zi Yan’s Eastern Dragon Island, he chose the latter.
“In that case, we will set out tomorrow, heading to the Void Space. In three days, we will intercept and kill the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan.” Seeing this, Xiao Yan smiled, his voice filled with the intention to slaughter…
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