Closing Up Again

"Xian'er and Qing Lin are already Advanced Ban Sheng. If they consume the Dou Sheng Essence Blood, they can directly break through to the Dou Sheng within six months."

"As for Medusa, her strength is still at the Dou Zun, so it's impossible for her to break through so quickly. However, I have prepared something else."

As he spoke, Xiao Ming took out the Nine-Colored Raw Stone he had obtained later.

"Nine-Colored Raw Stone!"

Medusa immediately recognized what it was, and with some delight, she took it, examined it carefully, and then spoke.

"It is indeed Nine-Colored Raw Stone. This kind of raw stone can only be produced in Place of Falling the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python have suffered massive losses. Where did you find it?"

"Besides that area near the Central Plains Flower Sect, I also know of the forbidden area of the Nine Serene Deepground Python Tribe. At the bottom of the Nine Serene Yellow Springs, the lair of the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python Tribe is hidden, and some souls of the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python still remain there."

"The Nine Serene Yellow Springs is also the best place for you to absorb the Nine-Colored Raw Stone. There, you can easily evolve into the Nine-Colored Swallowing Python and break through to the Dou Sheng."

"This..."

Seeing that Xiao Ming so much, Medusa understood what Xiao Ming meant; he simply wanted her to go to the Nine Serene Yellow Springs.

However, Medusa hesitated slightly when she glanced at her several-month-old daughter in her arms. Breakthroughs take a long time, and she didn't want to be away from her young daughter for so long.

Especially since Xiao Ming is facing off against the Soul Clan, he certainly won't have much time to spend with his daughter in her emotional state. 69🅂🄷🅄🅇.🄲🄾🄼

Xiao Ming understood Medusa's meaning and smiled.

"The Nine Serene Deepground Python has joined the Heaven Alliance. You can go whenever you want. You can absorb the Dou Sheng Essence Blood first. Although it's not as fast as going to the Nine Serene Yellow Springs, you can still reach the Dou Sheng level within two years."

"Hmm." Medusa nodded.

Xiao Ming then turned his gaze to Elder Huo, and said somewhat awkwardly, "Teacher... with your current cultivation level, you cannot absorb this essence blood for the time being."

Elder Huo's strength is at the Dou Ancestor Six Stars, which is only because Xiao Ming had Venerable Tian Huo bring back some pills before.

The Dou Sheng Essence Blood possess immense energy; if one were to absorb it rashly, they might explode and die.

Elder Huo understood this principle and nodded naturally to show that he understood.

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Ming proposed a solution.

"In a few days, I will dilute some of the Dou Sheng Essence Blood and prepare it into a mild medicinal liquid, which you will then be able to absorb."

Elder Huo's aptitude isn't particularly strong, so Xiao Ming plans to develop this medicinal liquid into a medicine that can improve his aptitude.

The Dou Sheng Essence Blood can be used to modify aptitude. If Elder Huo weren't so old and his physical strength wasn't so high, making it difficult to directly cleanse his marrow and tendons, Xiao Ming would have wanted to directly modify his body.

The medicinal liquid would be gentler and more suitable for elders like Elder Huo. It could not only increase Dou Qi but also improve aptitude. However, it might waste more energy than direct absorption, but Xiao Ming didn't care; a little energy was just a small waste.

"That's good." Elder Huo was also Alchemist and understood Xiao Ming's intention. He didn't object, but looked at Xiao Ming with satisfaction. He hadn't spoiled his disciple for nothing.

After having Medusa and the others collect the Dou Sheng Essence Blood, Xiao Ming took out several scrolls.

"These are all Heaven Tier Cultivation Method, which I specially selected. You can use them to convert them."

With Xiao Ming's current status Heavenly Court Alliance Leader, obtaining Heaven Tier Cultivation Method would be no problem at all.

The difference between Heaven Tier and Earth Tier Cultivation Method is like heaven and earth. If given the choice, Xiao Ming would naturally let them exchange for the best.

With the Dou Sheng Essence Blood as their treasure, the group became much more composed when facing Heaven Tier Cultivation Method, calmly putting it away.

After saying a few more words, Xiao Ming got busy again, starting with Elder Huo's medicinal liquid.

After working for half a day, Xiao Ming finally managed to configure it.

Then, Xiao Ming went into seclusion again, along with Zi Yan, as he prepared to absorb the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit.

In a newly opened secret room on the Xiao Family Back Mountain, Xiao Ming and Zi Yan sat facing each other, with a fruit between them.

The fruit is about the size of a palm, and its entire body is golden and purple. Upon closer inspection, one can see that the golden part is Archaic Void Dragon, while the other half of the purple part is a Heavenly Phoenix with outstretched wings. It is none other than the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit.

Looking at the strange fruit, Xiao Ming smiled slightly. He could feel the enormous energy contained within it. If he could use it alone, with his current Peak Three-star Dou Sheng, he might be able to directly break through to Seven-star Dou Sheng.

However, it's clear that he can't absorb it all by himself. With two people involved, it would be quite impressive if he could cultivate to the Five-star Dou Sheng.

In fact, if possible, Xiao Ming would like to break through to the Four-star Dou Sheng on his own. In that case, absorbing the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit would obviously have a better effect.

However, breaking through to the Four-star Dou Sheng would take at least half a year, or require going through a major battle to break through the bottleneck. In comparison, Xiao Ming chose to use energy to force a breakthrough.

What should we do?

When it comes to absorbing the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, Zi Yan is the real expert.

In response to Xiao Ming's question, Zi Yan smiled smugly.

"Previously, it required Secret Technique and some rare medicinal herbs to use. However, now that my Dragon Phoenix Body is fully developed, I can just swallow it directly. I will then transfer the power within to you. Once you have fully absorbed that power, you should also have a weakened version of the Dragon Phoenix Body."

Seeing Zi Yan's smiling face, Xiao Ming nodded.

"Then let's begin."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zi Yan picked up the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit in front of her, smelled it briefly, and then opened her mouth wide and swallowed the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit in a few gulps.

She let out a satisfied burp, a contented smile spreading across her face; clearly, the taste of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit had pleased her greatly.

Then, Xiao Ming saw Zi Yan's figure suddenly freeze there, and some ice-like crystals slowly appeared on her body, and more and more of them gathered.

Noticing the change in herself, Zi Yan did not panic. This was the result of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit's energy becoming too much and materializing. In the past, it might have been difficult to deal with, but she was no longer the same person she used to be.

At that moment, with a thought, the number of ice-like crystals stopped increasing.

"Xiao Ming, take out the Heavenly Flames and bring it closer. I'm going to release its full energy to speed up the refining process."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ming simply nodded, then moved forward a short distance, almost face to face with Zi Yan.

At the same time, a gray flame with a white tip appeared around the two of them, enveloping them.

This is the new flame that Xiao Ming obtained after fusing the Black White Dual Flame into the White Glass Heart Flame. Xiao Ming hasn't decided on a new name yet.

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Looking at Xiao Ming, who remained motionless, Zi Yan smiled and then pressed her cheek against his. Feeling the soft warmth on his lips and the continuous flow of energy, Xiao Ming couldn't help but blink. So this was how energy was transferred. He had no objections, but how long would it take for the two of them to transfer energy this way?

While Xiao Ming was deep in thought, Zi Yan released her control, and a large number of Purple Crystal were generated, covering the two of them. Outside the purple crystals, gray flames flickered slowly...