After narrowly avoiding that terrifying explosion in a rather disheveled state, I broke into a wide grin. After failing so many times, I had finally succeeded!
The accidental injuries were only a minor issue. This wasn't the first time, after all. I hadn't been clear on this move's power, so I had thrown it too close. Next time, I would just throw it farther away. That would guarantee I wouldn't blow myself up again...
Heavenly Flame Venerable, dressed in white robes and surrounded by a faint white barrier, stood firm amid the energy storm as he slowly flew toward me. "This experiment can be considered a success, but in actual combat, this old man certainly won't be able to keep providing you with energy."
Naturally. If Heavenly Flame Venerable had to provide me with energy, why not just let him fight directly?
I smiled. "Don't worry, Senior. I can have Dou Zongs provide me with energy in your place. This move, Thousands Pointing Fingers, was meant for that in the first place—to gather the power of a group of weaklings to contend against the strong."
Heavenly Flame Venerable stroked his beard and said gravely, "To reach the power of a Dou Sheng, you will need to combine the strength of at least twenty Dou Zongs."
"Ah?"
My expression instantly fell. The Dou Zongs of Starfall Pavilion and Burning Flame Valley were not my own people, after all, so they were awkward to command. Toxic Sect only had six Dou Zongs now. The gap to twenty was far too great...
Could it be that I really had to go somewhere and capture a whole batch of Dou Zongs?
I glanced at Heavenly Flame Venerable. With him around now, catching a bunch of Dou Zongs seemed rather easy. There was no need