Capítulo 175: Chapter 174: Zi Yan Emerges from Seclusion!.
Suddenly, the previously distorted space where the alchemy lightning had disappeared began to twist. The space churned violently, and then an immensely vast soul wave abruptly surged out, fiercely colliding with Jiang Yun's soul wave!
This terrifying clash made Jiang Yun's eyes narrow slightly, and a buzzing sound echoed continuously in his mind, along with a sense of dizziness.
"Hmph!"
Jiang Yun quickly recovered, compressing his soul power rapidly and counter-attacking with force.
At the same time, two similarly vast soul forces shot towards the distance, and a faint voice echoed in Jiang Yun's ears.
"Soul Extinguisher, do you think you can come and go as you please at the Alchemy Tower?"
"The Soul Hall Master ambushes a junior, and I cannot stand by idly."
In the void, two immense soul powers condensed into giant hands, reaching out to grab Soul Extinguisher's retreating soul in the void.
"Old man, don't underestimate the Soul Hall!"
A cold voice responded as several equally immense dark hands formed in the void.
The forces collided, and a terrifying soul storm erupted!
After a while, the soul storm dissipated, and Jiang Yun's soul power returned to his mind.
At this moment, the people of the Alchemy Tower were still unaware of the earth-shattering battle that had taken place in the distant void. They were still amazed by the scene where Jiang Yun had summoned the nine-colored alchemy lightning.
Only a few elders with equally terrifying soul powers stared gravely at the distant sky.
"I hereby announce that Jiang Yun becomes the new candidate for the Alchemy Tower's three giants,"
With Xuan Kongzi's announcement, the grand event organized by the Alchemy Tower officially came to an end.
On an unknown mountain peak.
Soul Extinguisher frowned as the throbbing in his mind indicated that despite their number advantage, the Soul Hall had suffered a setback in the clash.
The Alchemy Tower had two Heaven Realm magnates in their full form, while the Soul Hall currently had only him.
Moreover, the Soul Demon Elder and Soul Qianmo had returned to the Soul Clan after the war ended.
"That Jiang Yun has already broken through the Heaven Realm soul level; he's a troublesome character!" Soul Extinguisher said softly, looking at the distant Yun Yi to see his reaction.
Sure enough, after hearing Soul Extinguisher's words, Yun Yi was silent for a while before saying, "I'm also about to break through; I'll handle him personally!"
"This battle between the Soul Hall and the Alchemy Tower has garnered the support of a five-star Dou Sheng and a six-star Dou Sheng from our clan, which has already displeased the various Imperial Clans. We must proceed more cautiously from now on!"
"Once Master breaks through to the soul Emperor level, we won't need to worry about their reactions any longer!" Yun Yi nodded, speaking in a deep voice.
"This millennium-long struggle will ultimately end in our clan's victory!" Soul Extinguisher looked at the undulating sea of clouds in the distance with anticipation.
"Hmm."
A series of clear footsteps echoed again in the dark star region.
The newcomer was Jiang Yun, the freshly appointed candidate for the three giants.
Five days had passed since Jiang Yun had crafted the nine-colored pill. His remarkable achievements had spread across the continent as people left the Alchemy Tower.
As expected by the Alchemy Tower, Jiang Yun's outstanding performance dramatically boosted the organization's prestige once again.
After dealing with visitors from the Imperial Clans, Jiang Yun retreated into the star region for secluded training. Before leaving, he had obtained Shennong Elder's address, agreeing to visit him later for instruction on alchemy techniques.
Before Jiang Yun went into seclusion, the people from the Flame and Medicine clans had already left. The ancient clan, however, seemed to have some objective, and after discussing with the Alchemy Tower Ancestor, they temporarily settled in the Alchemy Domain.
This somewhat surprised Jiang Yun!
But now wasn't the time for those thoughts. Jiang Yun looked at the distant purple-black sea of fire that filled the star region.
These were formed by the Three Thousand Burning Flames after absorbing countless years of stellar energy.
Thinking of his goal, Jiang Yun sat cross-legged in the void, sensing the fighting energy in his body. Due to the Soul Molding Pill, not only had his soul broken through to the Heaven Realm, but his fighting energy cultivation had also advanced.
After all, it was a nine-colored pill; even though it primarily targeted the soul, the residual energy helped Jiang Yun break through to the second transformation.
With that in mind, Jiang Yun opened his mouth to suck in the flames. A terrifying suction surged out, pulling streams of majestic purple-black flames into his mouth in roaring columns.
The terrifying suction formed a ten-zhang-wide vortex of flames.
As the vortex spun faster and faster, it eventually turned into a purple-black light whirl, and a low, humming sound spread out, causing the space to ripple.
The flames entering Jiang Yun's body were instantly purified by the Sacred Demonic Flame lying in wait.
Thus, a month later, Jiang Yun successfully broke through to the third transformation of Dou Zun.
As the star region returned to its empty state, Jiang Yun's figure gradually faded into the void.
"President Xuan Kongzi"
Jiang Yun hurried toward Xuan Kongzi's office. As he entered, he briefly paused before resuming with a light smile, "I didn't expect President Xuan Kongzi to have a guest; I've been presumptuous!"
"Hahaha, Jiang Yun, come here. This is a disciple of an old friend of mine. Though not as outstanding as you, he's also a prominent young talent!" In the office, Xuan Kongzi laughed heartily, introducing a young man in black robes to Jiang Yun.
Hearing this, Jiang Yun walked in. Besides Xuan Kongzi and Xiao Yan, there were Tian Lei Zi and Xuan Yi, and even the rarely seen Cao Ying was present as well.
Jiang Yun looked at Xiao Yan and smiled lightly, "So it's Brother Xiao Yan. I didn't expect that after two years, you've advanced to Dou Huang. Your cultivation speed is still terrifying!"
As Jiang Yun observed Xiao Yan, his eyes held a deep curiosity and a hint of confirmation.
Xiao Yan's advancement speed was even more terrifying than in the original story. Moreover, he possessed four different fires, leading Jiang Yun to nearly confirm his previous speculation.
The Dou Qi continent also had its own world spirit, which likely was in a state of awakening and consistently aiding Xiao Yan, the child of destiny.
"Compared to Master Jiang, this is nothing!" Xiao Yan touched his nose modestly.
"You know each other?" Seeing the dynamic between the two, Xuan Kongzi looked puzzled.
Click!
Noticing Jiang Yun's gaze, Xiao Yan felt alarmed. Before he could stop him, Jiang Yun recounted their three-year-established friendship in full detail under Xuan Kongzi's questioning.
"Hahaha, young men should have spirit. Xiao Yan, you are much like your teacher!" Xuan Kongzi laughed heartily after hearing Jiang Yun's story.
Tian Lei Zi and Xuan Yi also covered their mouths, chuckling softly.
Xiao Yan could only smile wryly.
Jiang Yun then said, "President Xuan Kongzi, I plan to set off on my travels."
Everyone fell silent upon hearing Jiang Yun's words. Xuan Kongzi nodded, advising, "Though the Soul Hall has quietened down, be wary of any possible resurgence!"
Jiang Yun nodded, cupped his hands towards everyone, gave one last glance at the ring on Xiao Yan's chest, and left the room.
Cao Ying, watching from the side, felt an urge to speak but held back upon considering her own strength. As she thought about Xiao Yi Xian and her own choices, she grew disheartened.
Noticing his disciple's expression, Xuan Kongzi shook his head internally, deciding not to interfere in the affairs of the young. He then addressed Xiao Yan, "Why doesn't your old master meet Jiang Yun?"
"How do you know I haven't spoken to him?" Yao Chen's form floated out from Xiao Yan, staring at Xuan Kongzi in challenge.
"When did you talk?"
"You as a Spirit Realm cultivator wouldn't understand Heaven Realm matters!" Yao Chen responded with a profound smile at Xuan Kongzi's confusion.
Xuan Kongzi's face turned dark as he fumed, "You're just at the half-step... half-step…"
"Half-step is still Heaven Realm!"
Watching the two bicker, Xuan Yi gazed lovingly at Yao Chen, while Tian Lei Zi smiled at the antics of his old friends.
Xiao Yan and Cao Ying exchanged looks, both rubbing their foreheads wondering how they hadn't noticed their master's childish side before.
Meanwhile.
Within Dragon Island, the secluded Zi Yan stirred.
A delicate figure sat cross-legged at the center of an enormous altar, enveloped in purple-gold energy, shining brightly.
Surrounding the altar, terrifying energy storms integrated into Zi Yan with each breath.
At one moment, a terrifying aura awakened as Zi Yan's closed eyes snapped open, revealing purple crystal-like pupils.
"Chī!"
Two purple beams shot out from Zi Yan's eyes, smashing a stone pillar in the hall to powder.
Simultaneously, a vast aura surged from Zi Yan's body, and this aura began to explode at an alarming rate.
"Six-star pinnacle... seven-star... seven-star pinnacle... eight-star..."
In less than ten minutes, Zi Yan's aura had risen from six-star to nine-star, and it showed signs of continuing to grow.
If a human expert abruptly experienced such a surge in power, they would suffer from unstable Dou Qi, potentially halting their progress permanently.
But Zi Yan was different. This power came from a bloodline baptism, so she didn't need to suppress the growth like a human would.
As time passed, Zi Yan's soaring aura began to stabilize, finally settling at the second transformation of Dou Zun.
"Roar!"
With a deep breath, Zi Yan expelled a long roar mixed with a dragon's cry that resonated through the ancient hall, shaking the entire space.
"Hahaha, not bad, Zi Yan. You've made significant gains!" Just then, a joyous voice echoed, and Zhu Kun's figure appeared beside Zi Yan.
"Father." Seeing Zhu Kun, Zi Yan excitedly ran towards him, but just as Zhu Kun prepared to embrace his beloved daughter, Zi Yan abruptly stopped and asked, "Father, where's Jiang Yun?"
"Ah!" Zhu Kun took a deep breath, forcing himself to stay calm. Looking at his expectant daughter, he slowly said, "That brat left Dragon Island long ago. He went to the Central Plains Alchemy Tower."
"Got it!" Nodding, Zi Yan walked towards the exit without looking back, her steps light.
Seeing this, Zhu Kun was stunned. Catching up with her, he asked, "Zi Yan, where are you going?"
"To find Jiang Yun!" Zi Yan replied as if it was the most obvious thing, then joyfully grabbed Zhu Kun's arm. "Father, with your power, you can quickly and directly send me to the Alchemy Tower, right? Please escort me over!"
Zhu Kun's eye twitched, feeling a pang of jealousy, but looking at Zi Yan's expectant face, he softened and said, "Jiang Yun went to the Beast Region."
"Then it's closer. Father, no need to send me. I'll find him myself!" Before Zhu Kun could finish, Zi Yan eagerly tore open a spatial rift and vanished, leaving Zhu Kun standing there, feeling gloomy.
"Cough, cough. It's rare to see you at a loss, Your Majesty. It seems only Princess Zi Yan could achieve that!" A coughing voice rang out as an exceptionally old figure appeared behind Zhu Kun, speaking with a hint of teasing.
"Hmph, she's my daughter. If I don't spoil her, who will?" Zhu Kun replied irritably, turning to look at his old subordinate.
The old man continued to smile at him, prompting Zhu Kun to ask, "How's your health? That brat Jiang Yun can already refine eight-colored pills. He'll soon break through to the Treasure Pill Grandmaster, and the Mystic Pill Grandmaster isn't far off. Your condition will soon be resolved!"
"No need. Zhu Ming has little time left. Seeing you again, Your Majesty, I have no regrets. It's just a pity that my strength isn't enough to rescue you." Zhu Ming was once the third elder among the ancient dragons, with Zhu Mu and Zhu Wu above him as the first and second elders, all loyal arms for Zhu Kun.
"Rubbish, you're not allowed to die without my permission!" Zhu Kun roared, cutting him off.
Moved by Zhu Kun's harsh words, Zhu Ming thought, the old dragon emperor is still as soft-hearted as ever.
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