บท 26: JOINING FORCES
"Sigh, I'll follow the Saints orders," Yao Chen finally conceded with a resigned sigh.
He knew that Xie Tianxiao offering him a chance was already a sign of mercy. There was no way he could argue, and he had no right to resist. If Xie Tianxiao had truly intended to eliminate him, he would have had no means of defence. The title of Central Plains top alchemist meant nothing in the face of a Half-Saint.
Xie Tianxiao gave Yao Chen a brief glance and said, "You don't need to be so pessimistic."
"Let me be honest with you. It won't be long before I fully step into the realm of a Saint. When that happens, the benefits you receive will only increase."
Hearing this, Yao Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked, "So, you're confident about advancing to the Dou Saint level?"
Though Yao Chen had only reached the peak of Nine-Turn Dou venerate in his prime, he was aware of the difficulty in advancing from Half-Saint to Dou Saint. Since Xie Tianxiao claimed this so confidently, it indicated that he had been lingering at the Half-Saint level for some time and was likely a seasoned expert.
"Indeed. For me, reaching Dou Saint is hardly a challenge."
"My goals extend beyond Dou Saint—to transcend this world itself!" Xie Tianxiao's tone was calm, but it was filled with boundless confidence.
"Transcend this world…" The words echoed in Yao Chen's mind.
In the current continent, achieving the Dou Saint level meant reaching the pinnacle of power. To transcend this world, one would need to reach the legendary Dou Di level!
Gasp! The thought made Yao Chen involuntarily suck in a cold breath.
It had been ten thousand years since a Dou Di had appeared on the Dou Qi Continent. Yet here was Xie Tianxiao, expressing a desire to attain such a level in order to surpass this world!
Yao Chen was left speechless.
"Enough. Don't think that I'm just boasting. Time will prove everything," Xie Tianxiao said, brushing off Yao Chen's shock. After all, not everyone was like him, a person who had come from Earth, knew the reasons why no Dou Di had emerged on this continent, and about the vast world beyond.
"Hehe, the Saint must be joking," Yao Chen coughed lightly, trying to change the subject as he probed, "I wonder which force backs the Saint? Is your force established in Central Plains?"
Yao Chen was curious. Why had he never heard of someone named heaven Devouring venerate or Saint in Central Plains before? Was Xie Tianxiao from another region or an ancient era? The mystery puzzled Yao Chen.
"This old man wants to know my origins, whether my force has other Half-Saints or Dou Saints backing it," Xie Tianxiao thought, before answering lightly, "I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. I have no force behind me."
"As for why you haven't heard of me in Central Plains, it's because I spent most of my time cultivating in seclusion in the Northwest Region before reaching Half-Saint, rarely visiting Central Plains."
Yao Chen suddenly understood. No wonder he hadn't heard of Xie Tianxiao's exploits in Central Plains—he was a reclusive cultivation fanatic.
Thinking of this, Yao Chen couldn't help but admire him. "For the Devouring Saint to reach such heights through solitary cultivation, it truly makes this old man feel ashamed."
Despite being an eighth-rank alchemist and having lingered at the peak of Nine-Turn Dou venerate for many years, Yao Chen had no clue how to break through to Half-Saint. Meanwhile, Xie Tianxiao had managed to reach his level without any external support, a feat that must have been unimaginable. This highlighted Xie Tianxiao's extraordinary talent and fortune, marking him as a rare genius favoured by the heavens.
"it was Just good luck," Xie Tianxiao replied with a faint smile, watching Yao Chen's internal musings.
"..."
Yao Chen let out a bitter smile, then after a brief silence, he asked, "I have a question. Would the Saint be willing to enlighten me?"
"Ask," Xie Tianxiao waved his hand, signaling Yao Chen to proceed.
"I noticed that the Saint already possesses the Yin-Yang Dual Flames, ranked twenty-first. Why would you still need my Bone Spirit Cold Fire? Is there a younger disciple with exceptional talent in alchemy under your care?"
"Forgive me for saying so, but even with your strength, it's impossible to fuse two Heavenly Flames simultaneously," Yao Chen stated cautiously.
After all, he had now joined Xie Tianxiao's ranks, and if Xie Tianxiao encountered problems, it would not benefit him in any way.
"There's no younger disciple," Xie Tianxiao waved dismissively. "I have my reasons for needing your Heavenly Flame. You need not ask further."
A younger disciple? Not at all. Xie Tianxiao didn't even have family left in this world, let alone a disciple. His parents had passed away when he was young, leading him to immerse himself in cultivation, unheard of even in Central Plains.
"Then I won't pry further," Yao Chen nodded, realizing it wasn't his place to press the matter.
"Good. Since you've joined my forces, I won't treat you poorly."
"Take this spatial jade slip. It contains an energy clone at the Dou venerate level. Though it can only be used once, it can unleash the power of a mid-level Dou venerate, more than sufficient for use in the Northwest Region."
Xie Tianxiao handed Yao Chen a purple jade slip.
Yao Chen was taken aback but shook his head, declining the offer. "I cannot accept this without earning it. Since the Saint has shown favor to me, I'd rather receive it when you return for the Bone Spirit Cold Fire."
"This small Jia Ma Empire is not something I worry about," Yao Chen added.
He didn't expect Xie Tianxiao to offer him such a valuable life-saving tool, capable of unleashing the power of a Dou venerate. This gesture made him feel slightly better, knowing Xie Tianxiao didn't see him as merely a disposable tool.
"Yao Chen, you truly live up to your reputation," Xie Tianxiao smiled faintly, then added, "I'll share something beneficial with you: your enemies are also my enemies, so our foes are the same."
"Do you mean…" Yao Chen's heart stirred, but he feigned confusion on his face.
Seeing Yao Chen's calm facade, Xie Tianxiao didn't elaborate further. Instead, he said, "I have other matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you and your disciple any longer."
"Also, I don't wish to be known to the world yet, so you should know what to do."
"I understand," Yao Chen nodded. No wonder Xie Tianxiao hadn't initially called himself a Saint but had used a more reserved title—he wasn't ready to reveal his full strength to the world.
With that, Xie Tianxiao's figure blurred and disappeared from the Xiao family's mountain forest.
"heaven Devouring Saint…" Yao Chen murmured, his eyes flashing with intense light.
If what Xie Tianxiao said was true and their enemies were indeed the same, then aligning himself with Xie Tianxiao wouldn't be a loss—it could bring significant benefits.
For now, this matter was settled.
However, looking at the unconscious Xiao Yan beside him, Yao Chen could only shake his head in exasperation.
"Fortunately, the Devouring Saint only released some of his aura, not his full pressure. Otherwise, Xiao Yan would be in worse shape than just being unconscious…"
Yao Chen then fed Xiao Yan a few medicinal pills, helping him gradually regain consciousness.
"Teacher?"
Xiao Yan opened his eyes to see Yao Chen sitting nearby. Glancing around, he quickly asked, "Teacher, where's that arrogant man?"
"What arrogant man? He has the strength to back it up."
"You should focus on improving yourself so you won't pass out from just someone's aura next time," Yao Chen scolded, rolling his eyes.
"Uh…" Xiao Yan scratched his nose awkwardly, then asked, "Teacher, what happened after I passed out? Can you tell me?"
"After that…"
Yao Chen sighed and began recounting the events that followed.
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