City Lord's Guidance, Xiao Zhan Advances to Dou Ling

"Everyone, my father gained some insight during the previous battle. Please do not disturb him. If you interrupt this chance at enlightenment, it will become a blood feud that ends only with death!"

"I assume none of you wish to go to the grave together with your entire clan?"

Just as the crowd was beginning to stir, Xiao Yan arrived. He first cupped his hands toward the surroundings, then spoke loudly.

"That's right. My godfather is merely experiencing enlightenment. If you touch him and interrupt his opportunity, at most, he'll suffer a minor backlash."

"But even an injured Form Creation Realm Expert can slaughter every last one of you!"

Lin Dong raised his voice as well.

They were not speaking so boldly without reason. They had confidence. It would be best if they could intimidate these people; if not, they would have Little Sable take action.

Although it would consume quite a bit of Demon Spirit Power, it could later be replenished by devouring Demon Spirits.

"This..."

At those words, the experts lowered their raised feet again. The flames of greed in their hearts seemed to have been doused with a bucket of cold water, and hesitation appeared on all their faces.

No matter how great the benefits were, one had to stay alive to enjoy them. Yet they could not be sure whether the two boys were telling the truth.

"The two little fellows are right. This friend truly is experiencing enlightenment. If you do not wish to become enemies with him, you should all leave."

Just as everyone was struggling with their decision, a voice came from high above.

Xiao Yan and Lin Dong abruptly looked up toward the top of a nearby building. There stood a figure on the eaves, his gaze fixed on the father and two sons.

"A Form Creation Realm Expert!"

Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the jade-faced middle-aged man.

According to the future scenes of the Profound Sky Continent he had received when obtaining the Dual-Passage Gate, if his guess was correct, this man should be Yan City's mysterious City Lord—the undisputed strongest expert in Yan City!

Yan City, Yan Alliance. They truly were destined.

"Is that... City Lord Shi?"

"My heavens, even City Lord Shi has appeared! This mysterious expert really has quite the reputation!"

"Indeed. It is said that City Lord Shi has entered the Three Realms of Creation and is Yan City's undisputed strongest expert. Who would have thought that a mere Blood Robe Sect would even alarm him..."

As the middle-aged figure entered everyone's sight, all the experts throughout Yan City erupted into an uproar.

Although Yan City had three major hegemonic factions, everyone understood that the City Lord's Mansion was the true ruler here. That unassuming City Lord was the person with the greatest prestige in Yan City!

"Understood!"

"City Lord, we'll leave at once!"

"You two young brothers, excuse our disturbance."

"Farewell!"

The already hesitant experts took the opportunity City Lord Shi's appearance gave them and departed one after another.

Before long, the once-lively Blood Robe Sect was left with only four living people.

"This junior, Xiao Yan, thanks the City Lord for speaking up for us."

"Lin Dong thanks the City Lord as well!"

The two brothers exchanged a glance and hurried forward to pay their respects to City Lord Shi. Seemingly without intention, yet in perfect coordination, they positioned themselves in front of Xiao Zhan.

"Second Brother, Third Brother, both of you be careful. Although Lord Sable has devoured quite a few Demon Spirits over the past year, I am still like a tree without roots and cannot last long. If anything goes wrong later and a fight breaks out, you two leave first."

At that moment, Little Sable's somewhat solemn voice sounded beside their ears.

Like Old Yao, who was in a Soul Body state on the Dou Qi Continent, Little Sable, who only had his Demon Spirit remaining, was constantly losing power over time. Every bit of power he used was gone for good, and using too much might even cause him to fall into slumber.

"Heh, you two little fellows really are clever beyond your years."

Noticing their movements, City Lord Shi shook his head with a laugh. He said nothing more and simply stood there, waiting for Xiao Zhan to awaken.

He would have to be truly bored to attack a prodigious genius with whom he had no grievances. Not to mention that he lacked nothing right now, even if greed truly arose in his heart...

What if he failed to kill Xiao Zhan in one blow?

Wouldn't that mean making a powerful enemy for no reason at all?

Rather than take such a risk for a few trifling gains, it was better to forge a good relationship with him.

"Form Creation... Battle Qi Condensation..."

Two and a half hours later, beneath the bright moonlight, Xiao Zhan opened his eyes, though confusion still lingered in them.

Buzz!

Pale green Dou Qi gathered before him and churned rapidly, forming an energy Lion Phantom entirely condensed from Dou Qi. It was filled with detail, yet still somewhat illusory.

As Dou Qi continued to pour into it, the originally transparent Lion Phantom steadily deepened in color.

Battle Qi Condensation—the mark of a Dou Ling Expert.

Just like a Dou Master's Battle Qi Gauze and a Da Dou Shi's Battle Qi Armor, it was a privilege belonging to Dou Ling Experts and those above them. When this kind of Battle Qi Condensation was used together with Dou Skills, its destructive power would undoubtedly be overwhelming.

At the Da Dou Shi level, one could likewise use Dou Skills and Cultivation Techniques to transform released Dou Qi into attacks of various forms.

However, the creations of that realm were merely phantoms, fundamentally different from the Battle Qi Condensation of the Spirit Battle Realm and the Form Creation Condensation of the Profound Sky Continent.

What was transformed was energy—"qi."

What was condensed, however, was a solid, tangible object, like the Ice Spear Hai Bodong had condensed, which could be used as a weapon!

"Is he about to break through..."

Joy appeared in both Xiao Yan's and Lin Dong's eyes.

Bang!

However, the Next Instant, the Lion Phantom Xiao Zhan had condensed was burst apart by the continuously injected Dou Qi. It suddenly dispersed, and his face turned pale.

"What am I missing?"

Xiao Zhan furrowed his brows tightly and sank into thought.

Seeing him begin contemplating once more, Xiao Yan and Lin Dong swallowed the words of concern that had reached their lips.

"Your Origin Energy is rather strange. Your Cultivation Technique must be unusual. If you do not make a move, I cannot sense the slightest fluctuation of power from you."

City Lord Shi suddenly praised him, then continued,

"Your Intent of Form Creation is quite profound, but your Origin Energy seems somewhat insubstantial. When condensing an object, perhaps you could compress your power a little further."

"Like this."

He wished to forge a good relationship with Xiao Zhan, this "old prodigy." At once, a fierce aura surged forth as he slightly raised his left hand toward the sky.

Buzz!

Origin Energy rushed forth, bursting with brilliant radiance. Extremely powerful Origin Energy gathered above his palm.

Great Jade Palm!

A deep shout rang from City Lord Shi's mouth. Then the father and two sons saw a jade-colored palm print over three meters wide suddenly blast from his hand. Under that fierce and powerful attack, even the air shook with deep explosions.

The jade-colored palm print appeared as though carved from flawless white jade. Every palm line and fingerprint was clearly visible, as if it were real.

Though it was only around three meters wide, Xiao Yan's sharp soul perception allowed him to determine that if the power within that palm print fully erupted, it would be enough to reduce the entire Blood Robe Sect headquarters to ruins!

"Condensation? Compression? Thank you for your guidance, City Lord!"

Muttering to himself, Xiao Zhan's eyes lit up. He cupped his hands toward City Lord Shi, then directly sat cross-legged and entered a cultivation state.

Boom!

This time, after only half an hour, Xiao Zhan opened his eyes. Unlike before, his aura suddenly soared, crossing into an entirely new level!

The Spirit Battle Realm had been achieved!