The faint black Devouring Power, as ordinary as the void itself, surged forth and fell upon the Great Elder. As the five elements circulated, that faint black Devouring Power began to take effect, swiftly devouring the Great Elder's strength before returning to Xiao Heng's body.
The Heavenly Rank Cultivation Method circulated alongside the power of the five elements, refining and assimilating that energy before finally merging it into Xiao Heng's body.
After a long while, Xiao Heng let out a deep breath. The faint black energy covering the Great Elder vanished, and his aura completely settled. The additional power within him seemed to say that the old man's cultivation had not been for nothing.
"Phew...!"
As he exhaled a breath of stale air, powerful energy flooded into him, and every cell in his body seemed to cheer with delight. An indescribable feeling rose within Xiao Heng. He knew that he might be able to break through.
But now was not the time. Xiao Heng forcibly suppressed that active Dou Qi. Though he could break through, this was not the right moment. Waiting a little longer would not matter.
"Boom...!"
A massive black snake fell from the sky and crashed into the lake, sending countless splashes soaring into the air. In an instant, the vast lake became shallower by an unknown amount.
Blood, water, mud, and black energy scattered. After a series of transformations, the great snake once again returned to human form.
The next moment, another great snake descended from the sky. Just before it crashed down, it steadied itself and transformed into that withered human figure.
With a kick, Yao Ming sent Yao Xiaotian flying out of the lake. He slammed heavily into a mountain some distance away, shattering rocks before finally coming to a stop.
Yao Ming