Breakthrough to Dou Master, Hope for the Xiao Family's Revival!

On the stone platform atop the back mountain, Xiao Ze's breakthrough proceeded as naturally as water flowing into a channel.

He devoured an immense amount of heaven and earth energy. The mottled Dou Qi circulated through his Meridians before flooding into his lower abdomen.

Once this unrefined Dou Qi mixed with his own refined Dou Qi, it would contaminate it.

Moreover, the influx of such vast quantities of Dou Qi carried great risks. In severe cases, it could damage his Dou Zhi Qi Cyclone and cause his cultivation to fall from the Dou Zhe realm.

Yet Xiao Ze's Dou Zhi Qi Cyclone did not care in the slightest about the mottled Dou Qi and swallowed it all whole.

The pale blue Dou Zhi Qi Cyclone spun at high speed like a vortex, erupting with an immensely terrifying pulling force.

All Dou Qi entering the Dou Zhi Qi Cyclone, whether refined or mottled, was compressed without distinction.

Impurities were removed, and the essence was condensed.

With every rotation, traces of impurities were expelled, then released through the pores across his body and through his breathing.

After the frantic devouring continued for some time, the Dou Qi within the cyclone had become pure to the extreme, as though it had reached a critical point.

Drip!

A drop of liquid Dou Qi slowly emerged before finally falling into the cyclone. Unlike the pale blue Dou Qi, this liquid Dou Qi was a deeper color.

With the appearance of the first drop of liquid Dou Qi, more and more liquid Dou Qi appeared within the cyclone, like a light rain gathering inside it.

Once this liquid Dou Qi had accumulated to a certain extent, it began to circulate through Xiao Ze's entire body on its own.

It nourished Xiao Ze's blood, Meridians, and bones.

His physical constitution soared at an astonishing pace. His entire body seemed to undergo a sublimation, and a sense of comfort permeated him from head to toe.

Xiao Ze even felt as though his soul had been nourished and strengthened somewhat.

Furthermore, Xiao Ze keenly sensed that the texture of this liquid Dou Qi seemed somewhat different.

Though clearly liquid, it possessed the texture of a solid—immeasurably dense and rich!

As time passed, Xiao Ze felt that the light rain within the Dou Zhi Qi Cyclone was gradually weakening.

The pale blue Dou Zhi Qi Cyclone continued to spin rapidly, conveying a sense of unsatisfied hunger.

It still isn't satisfied?

Xiao Ze murmured inwardly.

After sensing that the strength of his Meridians had greatly increased, Xiao Ze released his suppression of the Dou Zhi Qi Cyclone.

An even more terrifying suction force erupted from the Dou Zhi Qi Cyclone. Heaven and earth energy gathered outside his body, forming a massive vortex.

Vast amounts of heaven and earth energy surged into Xiao Ze's body through every pore it could enter.

Xiao Ze remained calm. Using his breathing and circulation technique as a foundation, he sorted and integrated the heaven and earth energy flooding into his body before ultimately directing it into the Dou Zhi Qi Cyclone.

The rain that had gradually diminished within the Dou Zhi Qi Cyclone began to intensify once more.

Xiao Xun'er watched the vortex of heaven and earth energy forming around Xiao Ze, her eyes filled with wonder.

A phantom slowly appeared beside her, concealed in the darkness. Its substance could not be seen clearly, as if it were nothing more than an illusion.

"Miss, Young Master Xiao Ze's talent is likely exceedingly rare even within the Ancient Clan. To display such might merely by breaking through to the Dou Master realm... I have never seen anything like it."

Ling Ying spoke with shock in his eyes.

As a high-level Dou Emperor, he had seen his share of grand scenes, but he had truly never seen one like this!

"Yes. Brother Xiao Ze's talent is indeed unparalleled. Perhaps he may become a Venerable in the future, or even glimpse the opportunity to become a Saint!"

Xiao Xun'er gazed expectantly at Xiao Ze in the center of the vortex.

Hearing Xiao Xun'er give Xiao Ze such a lofty evaluation, Ling Ying was somewhat amazed as well.

Dou Venerables were already unattainable existences on the Dou Qi Continent.

As for Dou Saints, they were terrifying beings capable of opening up Small Worlds within the Endless Void!

However, Ling Ying did not remain silent as before. Instead, he nodded in agreement.

Perhaps Young Master Xiao Ze truly could break through layer upon layer of obstacles and shackles, marrying the Ancient Clan's cherished pearl with the bearing of a Venerable—or even a Saint.

As the two fell silent, only the howling wind echoed in their ears. Xiao Xun'er suddenly looked toward the foot of the mountain.

"It seems Brother Xiao Ze's breakthrough phenomenon has also drawn the attention of the Xiao Family. I'll go down and explain."

Xiao Xun'er was somewhat worried as she spoke to Ling Ying.

"Elder Ling, please watch over Brother Xiao Ze, lest something go wrong during his breakthrough."

"This old man understands, Miss!"

Ling Ying nodded and disappeared back into the darkness, keeping watch over Xiao Ze's breakthrough.

Meanwhile, Xiao Xun'er arrived at the foot of the mountain and happened to run into Xiao Zhan, who had come to investigate.

"Xun'er, you're here? Is Ze'er up there?"

The moment Xiao Zhan saw Xiao Xun'er, he immediately thought of Xiao Ze.

Although Xiao Ze kept a low profile, Xiao Zhan, as his father, had still paid attention to his circumstances.

Wherever Xiao Ze appeared, Xiao Xun'er was almost certainly there as well. The two were practically inseparable, so Xiao Zhan naturally asked.

"Yes, Uncle Xiao Zhan. Brother Xiao Ze is at a critical juncture in his breakthrough, so please do not disturb him, lest something go wrong midway."

Xiao Zhan froze.

A breakthrough?

Wasn't Ze'er a Nine Star Dou Disciple?

Then Xiao Zhan suddenly realized something and asked with some difficulty.

"Breaking through... to Dou Master?"

"Mm." Xiao Xun'er smiled and nodded.

Xiao Zhan immediately sucked in a sharp breath. If this breakthrough succeeded, that would mean an eleven-year-old Dou Master!

"Hahaha, good, good, good! The Xiao Family truly has hope of revival!"

After his shock subsided, Xiao Zhan finally burst into hearty laughter.

He said "good" several times in a row, while repeatedly muttering, "There is hope for revival! There is hope for revival!"

"Good, good, good. Breaking through to Dou Master is a crucial moment. We cannot let anyone disturb him. I'll immediately send back the other clan members who intend to investigate!"

Xiao Zhan spoke decisively. "Xun'er, please help look after Ze'er. If anything goes wrong, please notify me."

"Of course, Uncle Xiao Zhan!"

Xiao Xun'er smiled and replied gently.

This was Brother Xiao Ze's father. In the future, she might need to change how she addressed him as well.

After receiving Xiao Xun'er's response, Xiao Zhan hurried back.

At the key intersection leading to the back mountain, he stopped the other clan members who wanted to come investigate.

After Xiao Zhan had turned away the clan members one by one, he stood at the intersection and could still see the unusual phenomenon atop the back mountain.

"To cause such a phenomenon just by breaking through to Dou Master, Ze'er truly possesses heaven-defying talent!"

Xiao Zhan had already imagined Xiao Ze surpassing him in a few years and leading the Xiao Family toward an even more glorious future.

He patted his chest in gratification and murmured inwardly, Before Ze'er has fully grown, I must protect him well!

The surging heaven and earth energy gradually calmed, and Xiao Ze slowly opened his eyes.

Feeling the pale blue Dou Zhi Qi Cyclone in his body, now reduced to half its former size, as well as the pool of liquid Dou Qi within it that had the texture of solid matter,

Xiao Ze felt a wave of satisfaction.

Looking at the system's other two notifications, Xiao Ze decided to study them later when he had time.

These were the notifications that had appeared after Xiao Xun'er broke through to One Star Dou Practitioner.

For now, he should first share the good news with Xun'er.

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