Over the next two days, everyone began resting. Within the Ancient Sky Demon Python's territory, no Magical Beasts came looking to die.
At noon on the third day, Xiao Yan, who had briefly gone into seclusion, finally stirred.
"Rumble...!"
The mountains shook as a golden giant burst through the rocks, his entire body gleaming with golden light as he stood atop the peak.
That immense aura swept outward, whipping up fierce winds. With a wave of his hand, space collapsed. At this moment, Xiao Yan was like a golden giant, and every gesture carried a powerful force that made others feel intense pressure.
"You broke through. Nine Star Dou Zun—not bad!" Xiao Heng came beside the golden giant and spoke, joy appearing on his face. At the same time, a faint urgency rose in his heart. If he did not hurry and break through to Dou Sheng, Xiao Yan really might surpass him.
"Mm." Xiao Yan softly responded. His thirty-foot body swiftly returned to its normal size. Feeling the powerful strength surging through him, he could not help but feel delighted.
"Congratulations to the Young Pavilion Master on breaking through to Nine Star Dou Zun...!"
Elder Wang and the two elders from the Flower Sect also offered their congratulations. They had felt the pressure radiating from that golden giant just now. Such power was far beyond their ability to contend with. Moreover, reaching this level at Xiao Yan's age was what truly astonished them.
However, with Xiao Heng setting such an outstanding precedent, everyone found it much easier to accept. Though surprised, they were not utterly shocked.
"A fortunate breakthrough." Xiao Yan smiled faintly and answered softly. His wording remained as pretentious as ever, making Xiao Heng curl his lips beside him.
"Alright, now that you've broken through, don't waste