One Year's Time

"Seven-Colored Raw Stones can be considered rare treasures."

After examining the Seven-Colored Raw Stone for a while, Xiao Ming put it into his storage Na Ring, thinking of finding a suitable time to give it to Medusa.

Xiao Ming then began to ponder the content of the simulation.

Among Simulators, the content from the last two years is more relevant for reference.

Although there may be some twists and turns with Xiao Yi Xian's Poison Seal Method, it should be fine now.

He became Seven-Star Dou Zun in just one year; his cultivation speed is truly astonishing.

However, thinking about how difficult it seemed for him to break through to the Dou Zun in the simulation, Xiao Ming couldn't help but rub his temples, feeling helpless.

A leap across major realms is not easy, and he is not like Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, or Medusa, whose physiques allow them to overcome all obstacles before breaking through to the Dou Sheng.

His talent might be considered strong, but he only has Ordinary Physique, so he will naturally encounter bottlenecks.

The bottleneck won't hold you back for decades, but it should be fine for a year or two.

"Perhaps we can break through using the opportunities within the Cave Mansion of the Creation Saint."

The Creation Saint is the master of that Ancient Ruins containing the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit.

Dou Sheng, a powerhouse of this rank, already possesses the immense power to destroy the heavens and the earth. With a stomp of his foot, a mountain peak can be reduced to annihilation. Such a powerhouse has already reached the pinnacle of cultivation, and every part of his body is something that ordinary people dream of. Obtaining even a little bit of it would not be an exaggeration to say that he could transform into a dragon and ascend to heaven.

For example, if this kind of Dou Sheng Marrow were used on an infant or a child under five years old, even if the child was previously a cripple, after using it, they would be Marrow Cleansing and Bone Cutting and transformed into a genius. This effect, though unbelievable, is indeed true.

In the original Timeline, a single drop of Dou Sheng Marrow allowed Xiao Yan to break through to the Dou Zun stage by one star.

The miraculous effects of a single Dou Sheng Marrow are beyond the comprehension of ordinary seventh or even Grade 8 Pills. There are very few pills that can raise the strength of Dou Zun Expert by one star.

Using the Dou Sheng Marrow to help Xiao Ming break through from Dou Zong to Dou Zun would be a piece of cake.

Moreover, Xiao Ming was planning to hog everything himself; he intended to take everything from the Ancient Cave Mansion.

Of course, all of this is predicated on Zi Yan. Without Zi Yan, the Ancient Void Dragon of the Void, Xiao Ming couldn't have enjoyed all the benefits alone.

"Hmm, before that, perhaps we should refine a few more Dou Zun- level puppets?"

The Cave Mansion of the Creation Saint is not without danger; the Creation Saint's remains still retain a fragment of consciousness.

Xiao Ming originally wanted to recruit some powerful figures from Central Plains to go and share some of the pressure. However, if he wanted to keep it all for himself, it might be better to refine some puppets. With Xiao Yi Xian a year from now, all the treasures in the Creation Saint's Cave Mansion and the Creation Saint's remains would be his for the taking.

The physical body and soul needed to create the Heaven Demon Puppet are not easy to find.

Xiao Ming does have some tricks up his sleeve.

The Central Plains are a vast and boundless land; as the saying goes, "In a large forest, you'll find all kinds of birds."

There are quite a few villains who commit murder, arson, rape, and kidnapping.

Xiao Ming still remembered that there was a Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts who specifically founded the Cloud Rain Sect.

This sect uses the cultivation of "Flesh Cauldrons" to enhance their strength. These so-called "Flesh Cauldrons " are selected talented young girls, given cultivation Cultivation Method, and forced to cultivate for over ten years. Then, using the Cloud Rain Sect's unique Intercourse Method, they absorb the Dou Qi within the girls' bodies. This Cultivation Method is so domineering that women whose Dou Qi has been absorbed often age and die within ten days.

The Cloud Rain Sect has no fewer than a thousand disciples, all of whom are women. They are all Flesh Cauldrons, used by the Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts for absorption.

What he found most disgusting were these kinds of scumbags. He wouldn't normally seek out such people, but now that he had a need, Xiao Ming didn't mind borrowing their heads and souls for a while.

Of course, the Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts have been living freely for many years and are far more powerful than Xiao Ming can handle now. Xiao Ming's target is someone weaker than them.

As for the Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts, Xiao Ming wasn't blind to his own abilities. He would only deal with them when he had the strength; when he didn't, he would try to avoid them.

Besides finding these villains, Xiao Ming can also make deals with other people.

Xiao Ming is currently the least short of money, and with his status as Eight Great Elders of Pill Tower, finding suitable bodies is not particularly difficult.

After considering it for a moment, Xiao Ming took out a book and began to study it.

A remote mountain range in the Central Plains.

A secluded, giant valley surrounded by mountains. Inside the valley, a colossal black palace, hundreds of feet tall, resembles a crouching, primordial Ferocious Beast. A chilling and terrifying Aura permeates the darkness.

Inside the black palace, there are some stone pillars, and you can vaguely see some dark figures sitting cross-legged. These figures are all surrounded by black mist, and with each breath, a sinister aura permeates the air.

If Xiao Ming were here, he could easily recognize that these people were all Hall of Souls Protector, clearly indicating that this was Hall of Souls Branch.

Inside the grand hall, in a dimly lit room, voices suddenly came from inside.

"The Soul Tablet that Pluck Star just used has broken."

"What?!

"You and he guarded this Branch Hall together, do you know where he went?"

"... He went to Ye City the Pill Region to capture Xiao Ming. The Branch Hall needs someone to guard it, so I didn't go with him."

"Xiao Ming? Heh, this descendant of the Xiao Clan is not so simple. First Four Venerable Elders, now another Heavenly Venerable, very good!"

"..."

"You don't need to worry Branch Hall Xiao Ming's matter anymore; I'll assign it to the Eighth Heavenly Venerable. Also, that good-for-nothing Pluck Star's failed operation will inevitably provoke a backlash from the Pill Tower. Be careful and keep an eye on those Soul Origins. The new Venerable Elder will guard this place with you will arrive tomorrow."

"Yes!"

One year later, in Holy Pill City.

In the dimly lit room, a fiery red alchemy furnace stood in the center.

Before the alchemy furnace, Xiao Ming, dressed in a white robe and with long black hair, slowly opened his eyes.

"The refining of this Spirit Nurturing Dust really consumes a lot of Dou Qi; it takes half a day to recover after each refining."

After putting away the medicine cauldron, Xiao Ming stood up and stepped out of the room.

Walking into the living room, Xiao Ming did not find Xiao Yi Xian and the others.

Only after summoning a maid and inquiring did they learn that the group had left in the morning and an hour had passed.

Xiao Ming didn't mind that Xiao Yi Xian and the others weren't there. He gave a few instructions and then walked straight out of the house towards the Pill Tower Headquarters.

Along the way, he encountered many Alchemists from the Pill Tower. As soon as they saw Xiao Ming, they quickly made way for him, their gazes filled with respect, showing no contempt for him because of his age.

Firstly, it's Xiao Ming's status as one of the Eight Great Elders, and secondly, it's his Alchemy Technique.

Xiao Ming's alchemy skills had reached the level of Eighth Grade, Four-Colored within a year.

Among the Eight Great Elders, he is also an upper-level figure and deserves their respect.

Xiao Ming responded with a faint smile to the respectful gazes he received wherever he went. Coupled with his outstanding appearance, this captivated some female Alchemists.

About ten minutes later, Xiao Ming finally arrived outside a large hall on the top floor and gently knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Just as Xiao Ming's finger touched the door, Xuan Kongzi's faint laughter came from inside.