Chương 427: Chapter 426: Dou Saint Essence Blood

The Dou Qi continent could be described as a land of cannibalism.

After all, whether it was devouring humans or magical beasts, it could indeed lead to a boost in strength. Xiao Ming knew of many cultivation techniques that involved devouring the blood and flesh of others to enhance one's own power.

However, these techniques all had their drawbacks. They could lead to a reduction in lifespan, a transformation into a bloodthirsty and ferocious character, and once the cultivation reached a certain stage, further progress would become difficult.

Yet, for certain individuals, or rather, for the majority, these drawbacks were merely minor issues. What truly caused real agony was a lack of strength, as this was a world where the strong reigned supreme.

Hence, such cultivation techniques were highly sought after on the Dou Qi continent.

It was worth mentioning that absorbing a small amount of blood didn't necessarily have a significant impact on a person. For instance, when Xiao Ming combined all the Dou Saint Bone Marrow pellets he had, it only formed a small cluster.

In the original story, Xiao Yi Xian swallowed a drop of Demon Saint Huang Quan's Essence Blood, and it didn't cause any major effects.

The adverse effects of these techniques arose when they required the consumption of large amounts of blood and flesh, leading to various impurities.

'Got it!'

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Ming suddenly remembered that he had something else that could devour other objects.

The idea sparked, and Xiao Ming raised his hand, revealing a pure white "flame" dancing playfully on his fingertip, accompanied by spatial ripples.

This was the "Spirit" that Xiao Ming had not used for a long time.

The "Spirit" was of great significance to him. Whether it was the vast Dou Qi it contained or its devouring ability, or even its role in balancing and fusing different kinds of Heavenly Flames, it was incredibly useful.

In the past, when Xiao Ming faced enemies, he would even use the "Spirit" as a trump card. However, as his methods of dealing with opponents grew more diverse, he hadn't used it against an enemy in a long time.

Nevertheless, there was no denying that it remained his ultimate move, as no opponent of the same level as Xiao Ming could withstand its attack unscathed.

Of course, now that Xiao Ming summoned it, he didn't plan to use it against an opponent; instead, he intended to utilize its devouring ability.

He could extract the pure energy from the First Tianzun's blood and mix it into the "Spirit," making the process less repulsive.

Indeed, Xiao Ming still couldn't resist the temptation of improving his strength and was preparing to draw the First Tianzun's blood.

With a determined mindset, Xiao Ming allowed the "Spirit" to float in mid-air and also suspended the body of the First Tianzun. He opened his palm, and a strong suction force emerged from his hand.

From the imposing First Tianzun's body, faint golden streams of energy appeared, converging into Xiao Ming's palm. In the blink of an eye, they transformed into a golden liquid.

As soon as this liquid appeared, Xiao Ming felt that the energy contained within it far surpassed the Dou Saint Bone Marrow he had obtained before.

'This essence blood doesn't contain all of the First Tianzun's Dou Qi, but there's definitely at least half of it. Absorbing it and creating a Dou Saint won't be difficult.'

The First Tianzun was a two-star Dou Saint, and the disparity between each star in the Dou Saint realm was substantial. Hence, refining half of the Dou Qi to create a one-star Dou Saint wouldn't be a challenge.

Despite the loss of blood, the First Tianzun's body wasn't significantly affected, given that the amount of essence blood was relatively small.

Xiao Ming planned to refine it later into a "Sky Demon Puppet," which might even reach the level of a Half-Saint puppet.

With a wave of his hand, he stored the essence blood in his spatial ring and began to purify the energy.

The "Spirit" flew forward, diving into the blood, which gradually reduced in quantity. As the essence blood entered the "Spirit," it expanded and jumped with each absorption.

It was a pure absorption process without refining.

Seeing that the "Spirit" had no issues, Xiao Ming instructed it to begin purification.

Threads of blood aura emerged from the "Spirit's" body, but after observing for a while, Xiao Ming found no problems.

With a wave of his hand, Xiao Ming took out the Ten Thousand Beast Cauldron. He intended to bring out the full potential of the First Tianzun's Essence Blood, so he needed to extract some medicinal liquid.

In front of him, the crimson Ten Thousand Beast Cauldron blazed with white flames.

Xiao Ming threw the high-level medicinal herbs into the fierce flames, one by one, refining them into extremely pure medicinal liquid. With his current control over his soul, there was little possibility of failure during the refining process, and he quickly completed the task.

Finally, Xiao Ming took out the Dou Saint Bone Marrow and threw all the gelatinous particles into the cauldron. With the assistance of the Heavenly Flame, they instantly turned into a viscous liquid.

Controlling the temperature carefully, he chuckled lightly as the medicinal liquid in the cauldron gradually approached the golden liquid.

Although what Xiao Ming was refining couldn't be considered a pill, it posed no difficulty for him.

Nonetheless, he concentrated his attention on the changes in the form and nature of the medicinal liquid in the cauldron.

In the end, the medicinal liquid and the golden liquid disappeared entirely from the cauldron, leaving only a palm-sized, radiant white liquid.

'The medicinal liquid has successfully merged with the Dou Saint Bone Marrow. With so many high-grade medicinal herbs thrown in, all I got is this gel, but it should be enough to break through to the high-level Half-Saint stage.'

Xiao Ming estimated the amount and nodded. He then maintained the flame at a certain temperature for a while before opening his eyes again.

At this moment, the moon was sparse, and the bright moonlight shone through the branches, illuminating Xiao Ming's face, and making him look like a divine being.

Xiao Ming glanced at the "Spirit," which had not reduced much in size but no longer emitted any blood mist.

'The extraction is complete.'

With a thought, a pale white liquid with traces of golden color flowed out. Under Xiao Ming's command, it directly surged into the cauldron, where the two liquids slowly merged.

...

The moonlight shone gently, casting a tranquil glow over the surroundings, while the soothing symphony of birds and insects filled the air. Time flowed silently, like a quiet stream.

Two hours passed.

There was only a brick-sized white gel left in the medicinal cauldron at this point. Under the moonlight, delicate and faint threads of golden light could be seen within the gel.

With a poised gesture, Xiao Ming extended his hand, his fingers forming a claw-like shape, and a gentle suction force emanated from his palm, drawing the gel out of the cauldron.

Looking at the soft and pure energy-infused gel in his palm, Xiao Ming felt that the refinement this time was successful. However, since it was his first attempt, he would need to try it out to see the specific effects.

This substance couldn't be classified as a pill; its special medicinal effects were quite limited. It was merely a means to supplement and increase energy, thereby accelerating cultivation speed.

Taking out a jade box, a sharp gust of air flowed from Xiao Ming's fingertips, cutting a piece of gel about the size of his pinky finger. The remaining gel was then stored carefully in the jade box.

The gel in his hand felt slightly cold and emitted a faint fragrance, making one's appetite tickle. Xiao Ming directly put the gel into his mouth.

As the gel made contact with his tongue, an immediate warmth surged, its energy rapidly penetrating his body and diffusing within. The pure energy seamlessly transformed into Dou Qi, flooding his meridians.

To facilitate the assimilation of this energy, Xiao Ming summoned the "Spirit" back into his body.

However, instead of aiding in the assimilation process, the "Spirit" unexpectedly expelled a portion of pure Dou Qi.

'Seems it absorbed some during the essence blood refinement earlier,' Xiao Ming was speechless. He hadn't expected this twist.

The two streams of energy circulated within his body. Fortunately, they originated from the same source, so there was no conflict. Otherwise, Xiao Ming would have suffered.

He wouldn't die, but it would be painful for a short while.

With a sigh, he began to carefully refine and assimilate the energy within his body.