Chapitre 194: Chapter 193: The Time to Act!
Unaware of why his father-in-law was unhappy again, Jiang Yun flew towards Zhu Kun with a smile and greeted softly, "The more I cultivate, the more I can sense the terrifying strength of Uncle!"
Hearing Jiang Yun's compliment, Zhu Kun, though skeptical inwardly, still showed a very pleased expression. He looked at Jiang Yun with a proud face, "Of course, you still have a long way to go, boy!"
Seeing this, Jiang Yun and Xiao Yi Xian exchanged a glance full of amusement.
However, before Jiang Yun could enjoy the moment, Zhu Kun immediately retorted, "What's the matter with you, boy? It took you so long to break through. When will I get the pills I'm waiting for? Since you're out now, get to work quickly!"
Zhu Kun looked at Jiang Yun with a face full of 'disgust,' as if Jiang Yun's prolonged breakthrough had failed to meet his expectations. He then promptly handed Jiang Yun two Na Rings.
The Taixu Ancient Dragon clan are darlings of space; the internal space of their Na Rings is far larger than any high-level Na Ring Jiang Yun had seen. When he saw the ample amount of materials inside the two rings in his hands, he couldn't help but be shocked.
The foundation of the Ancient Dragon clan is indeed unfathomable, truly the top clan on the continent.
"Since Uncle is urging so much, I have no choice but to oblige!" Jiang Yun smiled at Zhu Kun, pulling Xiao Yi Xian with him and saying as they walked, "You now also possess the soul power at the pinnacle of the Tian Realm, along with the cultivation of a Three-Star Dou Sheng. The Nine-Rank Bao Dan won't be a problem for you. Since Uncle is rushing me, you can't just sit and watch!"
"Okay!" Xiao Yi Xian nodded gently at Jiang Yun, her heart already eager to try creating a Nine-Rank Bao Dan.
Previously, she had only made Eight-Rank pills, and the gap to Nine-Rank Bao Dan was significant. But having undergone countless reincarnations and supported by Tian Realm pinnacle soul power, she felt confident in making a Bao Dan, although not entirely certain about a Xuan Dan.
Furthermore, this was Jiang Yun's request, how could she bear to refuse?
In the following days, the sky above Dragon Island was dominated by dark magic lightning, wave after wave. With the Bao Dan crafted by Jiang Yun and Xiao Yi Xian, the strength within Dragon Island increased significantly once more.
After three years of waiting, many clansmen returned to Dragon Island, including Zhu Hong, an Eight-Star Dou Sheng. His father had been the elder of law enforcement during Zhu Kun's tenure but had ultimately not withstood the passage of millennia.
Upon his return, he took over his father's role as the new elder of law enforcement for the Ancient Dragon clan.
The current strength of the Ancient Dragon clan could indeed be said to be the strongest force below the Ancient and Hun clans. Even after rescuing Zhu Kun, they were only slightly weaker than the Hun clan.
Moreover, Jiang Yun had now broken through to Dou Sheng. With the time ripe, they could advance the process of gathering the ancient jade more quickly.
Within the shattered Yan Realm, an inky black energy cocoon hovered eerily. Beneath it lay a mountain of torn clothing, presenting an uncanny scene.
With each breath from within the cocoon, the surrounding Qi of heaven and earth roared, progressively forming a vast sea of fire. Each heavy breath sent waves through the fiery sea, calming with each steady breath and returning to silence.
As breath followed breath, time slipped away like sand through fingers until today.
Within the stillness of the Yan Realm came a sudden slight disturbance.
At this moment, the black energy cocoon was surrounded by inky black flames, engulfing the heavens, causing the shattered world to tremble violently.
The black flames gathered at an extremely terrifying speed, forming a rapidly rotating black flame vortex in mere breaths.
And Yun Yi's eyes, closed for three years, finally quivered and gradually opened.
"Hiss!"
Upon opening his eyes, his pitch-black pupils resembled two black holes, exuding an overwhelming force.
"Dou Sheng," a low voice echoed within the Yan Realm, stirring ripples through the surrounding space.
"Boom!"
With Yun Yi's awakening, a dragon-like aura surged forth, making the entire space tremble wildly, with the mountain peaks below vibrating madly.
Sweeping his vast soul power across the Yan Realm, Yun Yi instantly realized a significant time had passed.
At this moment, space distorted, and Yun Yi's old acquaintance, Hun Qing, slowly appeared. Looking at Yun Yi, Hun Qing's eyes held a genuine respect. Bowing, he said, "Young Master, you have finally awakened. Master Void directed that you return to the clan immediately upon awakening!"
Previously, Hun Qing respected Yun Yi's status; now he respected Yun Yi's power. The devouring black hole formed during Yun Yi's recent breakthrough made Hun Qing instinctively feel that entering it would mean certain death.
"What time is it now?" Yun Yi asked, his eyes flashing as he approached Hun Qing with a calm demeanor, his hands behind his back.
"It has been three years since the annihilation of the Yan Clan!" Hun Qing replied more reverently as Yun Yi approached, bowing deeper.
"Three years?" Yun Yi nodded slightly, a contemplative light flashing in his eyes before returning to normalcy. He looked back at Hun Qing and said indifferently, "Let's go back to the clan!"
"Yes!"
"Finally broke through to Nine-Star Dou Zun!"
Within Xingyun Pavilion, a young man in black robes slowly opened his eyes, a vast momentum flashing and vanishing. Sensing his internal strength, Xiao Yan's face showed a light-hearted smile.
"Looks like refining the Red Lotus Ye Fire has brought you great gains!" A spatial fluctuation appeared in front of Xiao Yan as Yao Chen's figure slowly manifested from the rippling space, smiling at Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan smiled, stretching lazily as he stood. "Since arriving in Zhongzhou, I feel like I haven't had a moment to rest. In just three years, I've grown from a Dou Wang to a Dou Zun, and now that I think about it, it's quite unbelievable. With the continent finally calming down, I can take a break for a while."
Yao Chen looked at Xiao Yan with amazement. Even as a witness to Xiao Yan's journey, he found the events of the past three years astounding.
After returning from the Bodhi Ancient Tree, Xiao Yan first encountered the ruins of a Dou Sheng, obtaining their legacy and bringing back a Nine-Turn Soul Resurrection Grass, restoring Yao Chen's soul origin.
Revived, Yao Chen also broke through to the Half-Saint realm.
Following this, when the Soul Palace inexplicably pulled back its forces, Xiao Yan took the opportunity to subdue the eighth-ranked Red Lotus Ye Fire on the Heavenly Flames list.
Unable to piece it all together, Yao Chen decided not to overthink it since it wasn't a bad thing. Remembering something, Yao Chen looked at Xiao Yan with a hint of teasing in his eyes, saying, "You'll probably be busy soon. While you were secluded refining the Red Lotus Ye Fire, someone sent an invitation."
"An invitation? From whom?" Xiao Yan asked, puzzled.
"The Gu Clan," Yao Lao responded softly.
Hearing these two words, Xiao Yan's hand trembled slightly. An exquisite face with a lotus-like elegance appeared in his mind.
"Xun Er."
Taking a deep breath, fiery enthusiasm surged in Xiao Yan's dark eyes. That girl had always tugged at his heartstrings.
"The Gu Clan holds an adult ceremony every twenty years. Although there are still a few years until the scheduled time, they couldn't wait that long this time." Yao Lao paused before continuing, "This era is one of exceptional talents. With Jiang Yun and Yun Yi overshadowing others, even the Gu Clan has produced many terrifying geniuses."
"The current generation of talents is growing so rapidly that some have reached the transition stage to Dou Zun. Waiting for the usual twenty-year cycle means they might become Dou Shengs by the time the next ceremony arrives," Yao Lao elaborated.
"And the clan's most crucial ritual is giving out the clan marks. If these geniuses reach the rank of Dou Sheng without receiving the clan mark, some of the elder members might become restless."
"Is that so?" Xiao Yan murmured softly upon hearing this.
"Not many forces are eligible to receive an invitation from the Gu Clan. If I hadn't reached the Half-Saint stage, Xingyun Pavilion probably wouldn't have been qualified. If you hadn't been invited this time, I would have had you catch a ride with the Dan Tower delegation," Yao Lao explained, taking a black jade invitation from his Na Ring adorned with intricate patterns.
Hearing Yao Lao's somewhat self-deprecating words, Xiao Yan took the jade invitation and, with a confident smile, said, "Rest assured, teacher. I will never disgrace your title of Medicine Saint. At the Gu Clan's grand ceremony, the Medicine Clan will definitely have reason to take pride in us!"
Yao Chen's face lit up with a gratified smile. He felt immense pride at having taken Xiao Yan as his disciple.
Yao Chen laughed heartily and patted Xiao Yan's shoulder, saying, "Then let's see your skills at the ceremony. Prepare to set out in a few days. However, your relationship with Gu Xun Er might make things a bit complicated for you. You've dealt with the imperial clans before and though you might be more exceptional than most of them, being with her will not be easy."
Xiao Yan nodded silently. He knew this well, but now he had the strength to stand beside her. The imperial clan was no longer unreachable.
Soul Realm.
"Two-Star Dou Sheng, you've gained significantly!" Void Swallowing Flame sat on a dark throne, expressionless, watching Yun Yi walk in through the palace doors.
"Thanks to the support of the Soul Clan, I've ascended to Dou Sheng so quickly." Feeling the Tian Realm pinnacle soul power still radiating from Void Swallowing Flame, Yun Yi understood and humbly replied.
After a single exchange, silence fell over the hall.
"Soul Hall has been attacked!" After a long pause, Void Swallowing Flame spoke through gritted teeth, "All of the Soul Hall's hundred-year accumulation, except the Heavenly Hall, has been completely destroyed!"
"With the Soul Hall's power, those capable of such an act, besides the major imperial clans, would be the Dan Tower and..." Yun Yi, surprised, quickly analyzed.
"And who?" Void Swallowing Flame immediately straightened, murderous intent swirling around him.
"And possibly a force from the Beast Region," Yun Yi continued slowly.
"Beast Region?" Void Swallowing Flame pondered before shaking his head, "Only the three major races of the former Magical Beast Realm could achieve this, but nowadays..."
"The Nine Nether Earth Python is weak, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix clan is insignificant, and as for the mysterious Taixu Ancient Dragon clan, they haven't been heard of for thousands of years. Moreover, magical beasts generally don't train in soul techniques. They don't have the capability to break our methods!"
As he watched Void Swallowing Flame dismiss the correct answer, Yun Yi nodded slowly before saying, "Then only the major imperial clans remain as suspects."
"Hmph!" Void Swallowing Flame snorted coldly, "No matter who did it, once the Spirit Clan and Stone Clan are wiped out, none will escape!"
"Is the decision made?" Yun Yi's eyes brightened.
"Yes. We were looking for something to divert the Gu Clan's attention, and now they've provided it themselves!" Void Swallowing Flame tossed out a jade invitation with a cold smile.
"This is indeed a good opportunity!" Yun Yi nodded after a glance.
"Now that you've become a Dou Sheng, don't hold back. Show me your methods from the Great Thousand World. We need to eliminate both clans during this time, so let me see your skills!" Void Swallowing Flame said meaningfully, glancing at Yun Yi.
After leaving Void Swallowing Flame's palace, Yun Yi pondered over his words.
Was he being tested?
Did they want to see what special methods he had to gauge his true strength?
Shaking his head, Yun Yi thought to himself, "Unfortunately, they will never know my trump cards, while I have seen through theirs long ago. How could I lose?"
In the dark void space, filled with violent spatial turbulence and terrifying storms, even ordinary Dou Shengs wouldn't dare to step lightly.
At this moment, a radiant light swept through, crashing through the turbulent space flows, causing the ferocious storms to shift away. Its strength was undeniable.
Within the light, a man and a woman flew side by side—Jiang Yun and Xiao Yi Xian.
(The chapter ends)
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