Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Advance to Douzong, Walking in the Air!

Chapter 186: Advance to Douzong, Walking in the Air!

Xiao Ze's previous accumulation was so vast that, in comparison, the power of the Po Zong pill seemed insignificant. This advance to Douzong was almost natural for Xiao Ze, unlike others who go through great difficulties, accumulating energy for a long time before achieving it.

In the empty space, once the Source Tree surpassed a thousand meters, its height began to increase rapidly. The immense energy flowed into the tree, making it grow visibly with each breath. When the growth slowed down, the empty space already housed a majestic tree over two thousand meters tall. As the tree grew, the size of the space also expanded, accompanied by a thunderous sound. Once everything calmed down, Xiao Ze slowly opened his eyes, with a controlled glow in them, although apparently, everything seemed the same.

However, Xiao Ze knew that his body had undergone radical changes. The golden veins now running through his body caught his attention. Even his bones radiated a slight golden glow, giving a sense of indestructibility. By slightly clenching his fist, the space around him distorted. For Xiao Ze, the space was no longer intangible; a simple gesture was enough to distort it.

With a sharp roar, Xiao Ze threw a punch, the impact of which resonated like thunder throughout the training hall, even alerting the elders of the seventh layer. "Now I am a two-star Douzong, avoiding the initial adaptation period and even skipping the first star," Xiao Ze reflected. "My strength should be comparable to a six-star Douzong, and with the feedback rewards, I could quickly defeat a high-level Douzong." But, regarding a Douzun, Xiao Ze remained silent; he couldn't guarantee that he could defeat one.

"This advance was quite smooth, but..." Xiao Ze frowned, trying to perceive something within his body. "I don't detect traces of the special reward. Previous rewards were very obvious, like the Source Tree during the Dou Wang stage, which gave me the power to tear space." Xiao Ze found that this time something crucial was missing: "Do I need a high-level celestial flame?". Xiao Ze was surprised to think that the special reward involved a flame of such a high level. "If it's one of the supreme flames like the Void Swallowing Flame or the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, it will be extremely difficult to obtain."

Xiao Ze observed the feedback rewards from Xun Er, who had not yet fully mastered the Golden Emperor Flame. However, with her power constantly increasing, the situation seemed manageable. Xiao Ze stroked his chin, reflecting that if top-tier celestial flames were necessary, the Golden Emperor Flame could meet the requirements. "I'll have to wait for Xun Er to fully master the Golden Emperor Flame to find out. If that's not enough, the fragmented map of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame could be useful."

Xiao Ze raised his hand and summoned a flame, noticing that with his new Douzong level, the intensity of the fire had increased, improving his success rate in creating level seven pills. This would facilitate his next journey to the Dan Tower, where alchemical skills are crucial.

After stretching his body, Xiao Ze took a step forward, but instead of touching the ground, he floated in the air. "Walking in the air, the mark of a Douzong!". Xiao Ze also noticed that this method consumed very little energy, impressed by the convenience of the spatial power. As he left the training hall, he found several elders of the inner courtyard gathered, surprised and amazed to see him floating. After the initial congratulations, everyone was filled with smiles and admiration.

"Congratulations, Xiao Ze, on reaching the Douzong level!", "Xiao Ze's talent is astonishing, making our own decades of training seem like a waste of time," exclaimed several elders. Xiao Ze, although he didn't enjoy such scenes, had learned to handle these situations with courtesy and pleasant words, earning the elders' approval. Mentioning his next trip to the Dan Tower and requesting the care of his family, the elders promised to ensure the safety of the Xiao family in the Black Corner Domain.

After bidding farewell to the elders, Xiao Ze met with the Great Elder, who asked him to take Zi Yan to Zhongzhou to investigate her origins, given her mysterious ancestry. The Great Elder, having brought Zi Yan to the inner courtyard, was concerned about her wild growth and hoped the Taixu Ancient Dragon family could help her develop properly.

Of course, Xiao Ze gladly accepted, seeing this as an opportunity for Zi Yan to grow under proper tutelage, improving her own power and offering multiple benefits.

Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon.