Dou Di!

A few days later

News of the great battle between the Heavenly Court and the Three Clans against the Soul Clan in the Soul Burying Mountain Range, and the news of the Soul Clan's annihilation, spread throughout the Central Plains.

This immediately caused a great stir throughout the entire Central Plains, and even some reclusive forces that were relatively isolated from the news were fully aware of the matter.

The Soul Clan's previous actions, under Xiao Ming's instructions, have spread throughout the Central Plains.

Upon learning of the Hun Tiandi's bloody actions, everyone in the Central Plains applauded the annihilation of the Soul Clan.

I can't wait to witness this epic battle with my own eyes.

According to some third-party personnel who witnessed the battle from a distance, the scene was one of utter chaos, devastation, and shifting stars; the scale of the battle was unlike anything they had ever seen before.

Xiao Ming, the primary contributor to this battle, rose from being the strongest in the Heavenly Court to becoming the strongest in the Dou Qi Continent.

Countless powerful individuals who were originally eager to join Heavenly Court are now desperately trying to get in.

In the courtyard, Xiao Ming watched Zi Yan teasing Xiao Yue and Xiao Ke, and heard the laughter of the two girls. He smiled slightly. Zi Yan liked the two girls very much, and given Zi Yan's personality, the three of them got along very well.

"Ancestor Xiao Chen, have you collected all the medicinal herbs?"

After glancing at the courtyard, Xiao Ming turned to look at Xiao Chen in the stone pavilion and asked.

Xiao Chen held the teacup, took a small sip, nodded, and tossed over a Na Ring.

"These are the medicinal herbs you need to refine Grade Nine Golden Pill. They are extremely rare; I have searched the entire Central Plains but have not found many more."

Xiao Ming took the medicinal herbs, scanned them with his soul, and then a smile appeared on his lips.

"These, combined with what I had before, are enough."

"Very good. You little fellow, when it comes to alchemy, no one can surpass you. I'm relieved that you say it's enough. But do you really want to break through to the Dou Di in the Heaven Tomb? You're still young. Wouldn't it be more reliable to accumulate experience for a few more years?"

"With the energy of the Nihility Devouring Flame, refining a few more Golden Pill will be enough for me to break through. Only by breaking through to the Dou Di can I refine the Di Dan sooner and revive my ancestor Xiao Xuan. Moreover, I'm not saying I'm 100% certain of breaking through this time, but I'm at least 80% confident."

With the results of yesterday's Simulator replaying in his mind, Xiao Ming's tone was calm and composed, conveying an indescribable sense of conviction.

Xiao Chen was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"Haha, young people are so ambitious, while I'm getting old. You're more outstanding than me, and even more outstanding than Brother Xiao Xuan. I also believe that Dou Di won't be a problem for you. I've been to the Heaven Tomb once, and Brother Xiao Xuan has already prepared a place for you."

"Okay, wait for my good news." Xiao Ming stood up with a smile.

Medusa and Xiao Yi Xian, who were sitting next to him, also stood up immediately.

"Be careful during the breakthrough. Even if you fail, it's okay. Don't push yourself, you know? You're still a father of two..."

Medusa gently stroked Xiao Ming's cheek, her face full of tenderness. Since their marriage, Medusa had become increasingly gentle with Xiao Ming, especially considering that their first meeting was far from pleasant.

Xiao Yi Xian also straightened Xiao Ming's clothes.

Looking at the two virtuous women, Xiao Ming kissed them both on the cheek.

Don't worry, just wait for my good news!

With that, Xiao Ming released the two men and slowly disappeared from their sight.

Ancient Realm, Heaven Tomb.

A misty fog enveloped the space, and solitude and silence seemed to be the only dominant theme of this world.

The hazy space suddenly distorted, and a figure appeared in mid-air. He glanced at the familiar environment, but without lingering, his vast Soul Power spread out, causing the space to ripple slightly. He then swiftly sped towards the deepest part of the Heaven Tomb.

A moment later, he arrived at the depths of the Heaven Tomb.

On that Desolate Plain, he saw once again the Ancient Tombstone he had seen before...

"Here you are, little one..."

As Xiao Ming arrived, a figure slowly emerged, his face bearing a gratified smile that made people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze. This figure was none other than Xiao Xuan, who had met Xiao Ming that day!

"I never imagined that in just a few days, you'd actually be preparing to break through to the Dou Di, little one! Haha, the men of my Xiao Clan are always so extraordinary."

"Dou Di..." Xiao Xuan murmured softly, referring to the title that had once inspired such dedication and effort in him. He said softly, "On this Dou Qi Continent, judging by the timeline, it's probably been ten thousand years since Dou Di expert has appeared again."

"Come with me, I've already prepared the venue for you."

With that, Xiao Xuan fled into the distance, with Xiao Ming following closely behind.

The two arrived at a place where a formation was located.

"This is a remnant formation from Ancient Times. Activating it can greatly increase your chances of advancement. I attempted to become Dou Di here back then. Later, the Soul Clan attacked me, and the formation was damaged. However, I have repaired it over the past thousand years, so it should be of some help to you."

"Thank you, Ancestor! With this formation, my chances of breaking through have increased significantly!"

"No need to be so polite." Xiao Xuan shook his head.

"Prepare here. I will protect you. No one can disturb you within the Heaven Tomb."

After saying that, Xiao Xuan fled to a nearby spot to protect the Dharma.

Xiao Ming sat down in the center of the formation, then took out the Myriad Beast Cauldron and many medicinal herbs.

Before attempting a breakthrough, he still needs to refine the elixir.

For the next six months, the Medicinal Fragrance often wafted from the depths of the Heaven Tomb, attracting many souls at the Dou Saint Level.

However, as soon as these spirits saw Xiao Xuan on the outside, they ran faster than rabbits, so Xiao Ming was not disturbed at all.

The Grade Nine Golden Pill truly lives up to its reputation as the High Grade elixir below the Emperor Grade, with a refining difficulty far exceeding ordinary people's imagination.

Xiao Ming's Pill Success Rate was not as high as before, but fortunately, he still managed to produce some.

"Boom!"

As the Pill Lightning rolled, Xiao Ming put the fourth Rank Grade Nine Golden Pill into his pocket. Then, he swallowed the Nine Profound Thunderbolts that shone down from the sky. Instantly, golden light flashed on Xiao Ming's body, and with a muffled groan, Xiao Ming's strength increased by another level.

"Just as I expected, the few Nine Profound Golden Lightning that appeared during the refining of the Golden Pill have greatly increased my strength, bringing me to the Nine Star Dou Sheng Late Stage."

Xiao Ming calmed his Aura, a slight joy appearing on his face. He then opened his mouth and exhaled a ball of Black Flame.

"It's time to break through!"

Xiao Ming took out four pills that shone with golden light; these were the four Grade Nine Golden Pill he had refined over the past six months.

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Ming slightly opened his mouth and inhaled, and four Golden Pills and the Nihility Devouring Flame flew into his mouth together.

"Boom!"

The moment the medicinal pill Heavenly Flames entered his body, Xiao Ming's body immediately turned red.

A terrifyingly boundless energy spread through his body at an alarming speed. In the blink of an eye, Xiao Ming's meridians swelled up, and a sharp, tearing pain emanated from them.

Sweat poured out of Xiao Ming's pores like a stream.

Enduring the pain of the energy surge, Xiao Ming quickly unleashed a wondrous hand seal.

Whoosh!

Inside the Heaven Tomb, the dense Heaven and Earth Energy and earth gathered wildly in the center of the formation as if it were free. In no time, Xiao Ming was shrouded in a cloud of energy mist. As time went by, the concentration of the energy mist increased, eventually resonating with the energy within Xiao Ming's body and forming an energy cocoon that shimmered with light.

Looking at the cocoon, Xiao Xuan thought to himself, "Little guy, I believe you will succeed. The future of the Xiao Clan rests on your shoulders!"

Time flies when you're cultivating; nine months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Nine months in the Heaven Tomb is just over a month in the Dou Qi Continent. Adding the six months Xiao Ming spent refining medicine, more than two months have passed in the outside world.

In the past two months, the Heavenly Court has begun a new round of expansion in the Central Plains. Since the Heavenly Court has effectively become the strongest in the Central Plains, nothing particularly troublesome has occurred.

Even the Ancient Races, in their power struggles, dared not contend with the Heavenly Court.

This once sparked heated discussions in Central Plains.

Everyone understood that the Ancient Races were only making concessions because of Xiao Ming's strength.

However, no one outside noticed that Xiao Ming had not appeared for quite some time.

During the nine months in this Heaven Tomb, Xiao Ming tried his best to absorb energy in order to break through to the Dou Di realm, but he always felt that he was still lacking something. Until today, Xiao Ming felt that he was almost there, so he decisively absorbed the Origin Qi.

A dense Emperor's Might instantly permeated every corner of the Heaven Tomb. Countless Soul Body filled with fear, were instantly pressed to the ground, their souls trembling uncontrollably. This included Dou Zun, Dou Sheng, and even Xiao Xuan.

Xiao Xuan was pressed to the ground, a feeling he had never experienced before, but at this moment, he felt only boundless joy.

"Success!"

"Dou Di!"