Yangming Dry Metal Qi

"Yes, it's that Bodhi Ancient Tree." Yao Lao nodded and smiled. "Unless you can obtain the Bodhi Heart, which would mean reaching the Dou Sheng within three years, otherwise, there's basically no chance."

"Bodhi Heart"

Xiao Yan smacked his lips and said with a wry smile, "This is not easy either. The Bodhi Ancient Tree appeared in the Barren Ancient Domain, which is Forbidden Area for humans. Moreover, the Ancient Domain is so vast that finding the Bodhi Ancient Tree within it is not an easy task."

"If it were easy, would it be your turn to go?" Yao Lao laughed and scolded, "Besides, Xiao Yuan has a Bodhi Zi in his hand. Although its purity is quite low, it has his Quasi-Emperor Realm Soul, which allows him to sense the Bodhi Ancient Tree. This is your advantage. Moreover, if you really want to subdue the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, this Bodhi Ancient Tree is your only way!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan sighed and could only nod. It seemed that this time, he really had to set off for the Barren Ancient Domain. Otherwise, according to normal cultivation, he would most likely not be able to reach the Dou Sheng level in three years.

After Xiao Yuan and his group returned to the Starfall Pavilion, the information related to the Bodhi Ancient Tree spread like wildfire across almost the entire Central State at an alarming speed.

Beneath the simple words "Bodhi Ancient Tree," the entire Central State was undoubtedly shaken to its core. Even some reclusive old monsters were directly blasted out by this earth-shattering bomb.

Although the Barren Ancient Domain is extremely dangerous, all the danger is only due to the lack of allure. This time, the allure of the Bodhi Ancient Tree is irresistible. Therefore, the so-called Forbidden Area no longer has any deterrent power. The Dou Sheng represents the pinnacle of this continent. To reach this legendary level, countless powerful individuals have devoted their entire lives. As long as there is anything that can increase their success rate in reaching that level, they will rush towards it without hesitation.

Even if it truly is like moths drawn to a flame, they wouldn't hesitate for a second!

Clearly, the emergence of the Bodhi Ancient Tree this time will thoroughly stir up a storm in the Central State! While various forces in the Central State are making moves because of this information, Xiao Yuan, after two days of rest, directly found a Secret Chamber and chose to go into seclusion.

Xiao Yan needs to reach the Dou Sheng level within three years, which requires the power of the Bodhi Heart. Naturally, Xiao Yuan will not give up the opportunity of the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

To advance to the rank of Dou Sheng, he must cultivate either the remaining Yangming Dry Metal Qi in his lungs or the Taiyang Cold Water Qi in his kidneys; otherwise, even if he obtains an opportunity, he will not be able to advance to the rank of Dou Sheng.

Therefore, he plans to engage in some related cultivation during this period.

The Vajra Glazed Body obtained this time is a perfect opportunity!

The lungs are associated with metal, which corresponds to the skin and manifests in the hair. Although the Vajra Glazed Body is a body-refining Dou Technique that strengthens the entire body, with proper guidance during the process, the strengthening of the skin and hair can, in turn, cultivate the Yangming Dry Metal Qi in the lungs! In the quiet Quiet Chamber, sandalwood incense wafted around. Xiao Yuan sat cross-legged on the stone bed, his hand clenching, and a dark golden scroll appeared in his palm. Slightly tilted, the scroll had several strong and ancient characters on its side.

"Vajra Glazed Body!"

Xiao Yuan let out a soft breath and pressed the scroll to his forehead.

With the scroll pressed against his brow, Xiao Yuan's heart stirred, and golden light burst forth from the scroll, as a massive flow of information surged into Xiao Yuan's mind like a flood.

"Vajra Glazed Body, Low-Level Heaven Rank Dou Technique. It transforms the body into diamond glazed glass, which is unbreakable and indestructible. When this technique is mastered, the body becomes Vajra Glazed Body, nine feet and nine inches tall, which is the ultimate form. It shines with golden light, and the fist can shatter the sky and the foot can split the earth!"

Upon seeing the golden characters echoing in his mind, Xiao Yuan could feel the uprightness and domineering nature of this Dou Technique. It was a Dou Technique that used Dou Qi to strengthen the body. However, after studying the cultivation method of this Dou Technique, he had to admit that it was indeed Dou Technique that only Dou Sheng Expert could create. It was indeed quite powerful.

Xiao Yuan now has a keen eye for talent, and the Dou Technique he cultivates include many at the Heavenly Rank. Therefore, he can cultivate them with ease. As the saying goes, once you understand one method, you will understand all methods. Although the cultivation methods of various Dou Technique are different, they all lead to the same goal. Once you grasp this point, unless it is a special Dou Technique, it is not difficult to learn the others.

To cultivate the Vajra Glazed Body, one must integrate Dou Qi into bones, flesh, and skin in a unique way. This integration requires extremely demanding physical strength. Fortunately, Xiao Yuan's physical body is comparable to that of the Ancient Void Dragon. Although he wouldn't dare say it's invincible, it's more than enough for him to cultivate the Vajra Glazed Body.

"Call"

Letting out a long breath, Xiao Yuan slowly closed his eyes and began to try cultivating the so-called "Vajra Glazed Body" according to the method recorded on the scroll! "Crack crack!"

Shortly after Xiao Yuan closed his eyes, his body suddenly emitted a burst of golden light. As the golden light burst forth, Xiao Yuan's body also suddenly grew larger, and faintly, the sound of bones twisting could be heard.

This growth, accompanied by an intense golden light, became increasingly rapid. In less than half a minute, Xiao Yuan's height increased almost tenfold, making him look like a small giant. Moreover, his originally fair skin was now tinged with a dark gold color.

Xiao Yuan's body expanded to about ten times its original size, then stopped growing. The golden light gradually dimmed, and Xiao Yuan's body shrank rapidly, returning to its previous appearance in the blink of an eye.

"Cough cough!"

As soon as his body shrunk back to its original size, Xiao Yuan suddenly opened his eyes and began to cough violently.

Coughing, Xiao Yuan's lips trembled, his face pale. This damned scroll hadn't even mentioned the terrifying pain required to cultivate the Vajra Glazed Body. Imagine what it would feel like if someone's body suddenly expanded several times its original size? Skin torn, muscles bursting, bones shattering. "No wonder it demands such extreme physical strength. If it were someone with a weaker constitution, the first expansion alone would probably have caused their body to explode."

Xiao Yuan shook his head speechlessly, then sighed inwardly. No matter how painful it was, he still had to cultivate. To gain immense power, he had to pay a price. This excruciating pain, as long as Xiao Yuan could endure it, with his physique, he would eventually adapt to the pain of transformation. Only then could he truly unleash the power of the Vajra Glazed Body. Right now, all he needed to do was continuously expand his body, allowing his skin, muscles, and bones to gradually adapt to this intense pain. "Sigh, cultivating this Dou Technique is truly torture."

With a sigh of sorrow, Xiao Yuan closed his eyes again. As golden light burst forth, his body expanded and shrank again, expanded and shrank again. At the same time, a series of coughs echoed continuously in the Secret Chamber.

During Xiao Yuan's seclusion, half a month passed in the blink of an eye. In this period, the Central State was in turmoil. Countless forces had already dispatched advance teams to approach the Barren Ancient Domain, but the main force had not yet truly set off, waiting for confirmation that the intelligence was indeed true. Once the Bodhi Ancient Tree truly appeared, it would inevitably attract celestial phenomena. At that time, the entire Central State would likely be able to sense them, and only when these already restless forces truly sensed these phenomena would they begin to vie for power! Amidst this restless waiting, another five days slowly passed. On the sixth day, as the first rays of dawn broke free from the earth's constraints and cast sunlight upon the continent, an extremely peculiar pure energy, like a wave, suddenly swept across the northeastern sky of the Central State, eventually spreading far and wide. Those who inhaled this pure energy almost all had the same image appear deep in their minds: an ancient, towering tree, emanating an aura of wisdom!

And this was the legendary Bodhi Ancient Tree! In that instant, the Central State Plains were finally thrown into complete turmoil!

Deep within the Starfall Pavilion lies a secluded Quiet Chamber. These Quiet Chamber were all built for the Guest Elder of the Starfall Pavilion, and only the elders are qualified to cultivate here. The energy here is exceptionally concentrated in the Star Realm.

On ordinary days, many elders would gather here to exchange skills and prove their cultivation. Today was no exception. A group of old figures stood on the open ground outside the Quiet Chamber, chatting and laughing.

"Bang!"

This peaceful atmosphere did not last long before it was suddenly shattered by a violent explosion. Astonished gazes immediately turned to look, only to see that a Quiet Chamber not far away had suddenly exploded, with golden light faintly flashing from within.

"This is."

Many elders were stunned by what they saw.

"Boom!"

Another deafening roar erupted, and the sturdy Quiet Chamber shattered open. Then, under the astonished gazes of the crowd, a giant, nine zhang tall and as white as gold, rose from within the Quiet Chamber. With earth-shaking steps, he stepped out, roaring to the Quiet Chamber. Instantly, terrifying sound waves materialized like a storm, sweeping across every corner of the Star Realm. The nearby elders were forced back more than ten steps before regaining their footing.

What is this?

Feeling the terrifying power of the golden giant, most of the elders changed color. They sensed an extremely dangerous aura emanating from the giant, as if they would be blasted into mincemeat with a single punch.

This feeling caused many elders' eyes to twitch involuntarily. The weakest among them was at the Dou Zun level, while the strongest were Dou Zun expert at the eight or even nine stars. But even they felt extremely dangerous when facing this golden giant.

Fortunately, these elders possessed the qualities expected of strong individuals. After the initial shock, they quickly dispersed, subtly forming an encirclement around the golden giant. If the giant made any unusual moves, they would simultaneously strike and kill it.

"Hehe, so this is the Vajra Glazed Body. It does indeed have some unique features."

While the elders stood ready, several figures flashed over from afar, finally stopping in mid-air. These were Yao Lao, Cai Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, and others who had rushed over upon hearing the news.

Upon seeing Yao Lao appear, the elders hurriedly bowed to greet him. One elder couldn't help but ask, "Sect Master, what is this?"

"Hehe, Xiao Yuan"

The Yao Lao smiled slightly and said.

Upon hearing this, the elders were immediately shocked, staring in astonishment at the golden giant, unable to believe that this thing was actually Xiao Yuan in disguise.

"Ha ha."

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, the golden giant let out a powerful laugh, followed by a burst of golden light. Its massive body began to shrink rapidly, and in just over ten seconds, the giant was transformed back into its former lean and muscular form.

"Cough"

Reverting to his original form, Xiao Yuan coughed lightly.

"Unfortunately, the Vajra Glazed Body he cultivated has only reached nine zhang, still some distance from the peak of nine zhang and nine chi."

Xiao Yuan shook his head, slightly regretful.

"Don't be so ungrateful. If your physical body weren't strong enough, even with another three months, you wouldn't have reached your current level."

The Yao Lao laughed.

Xiao Yuan smiled and realized that Yao Lao was wrong.

The reason he could only cultivate to nine zhang this time was because he spent most of his time cultivating Yangming Dry Metal Qi. If he had focused on cultivation, he would have been able to completely cultivate the Vajra Glazed Body when he emerged from seclusion. After that, he would have been able to directly blast a Five Revolution Dou Zun Peak expert to pieces with a single punch.

However, his biggest gain this time was that he had already cultivated the Yangming Dry Metal Qi.

In other words, given enough energy, he could break through to the Dou Sheng realm right now.

"The intelligence has been confirmed; the emergence of the Bodhi Ancient Tree is indeed true," Yao Lao said slowly, glancing at Xiao Yuan.

"Oh? How's Xiao Yan's cultivation going?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan's heart skipped a beat. He then nodded slightly. If that was the case, then other forces would probably have to make their move as well.

"He came out of seclusion yesterday. This time, you will lead the team to the Barren Ancient Domain. Both of you have the Space Jade Slip I gave you. If you encounter any problems that you cannot solve, tear them open and I will come immediately," Yao Lao. "The allure of the Bodhi Ancient Tree is too great. Even those Ancient Race will probably make a move. Therefore, it will be quite difficult to obtain the Bodhi Heart smoothly."

Xiao Yuan nodded; he had been mentally prepared for this, so it wasn't surprising.

"However, hehe, if you can't handle this with your current soul power, I'm afraid I'll have to bring Senior Xiao Xuan over to help you." Yao Lao chuckled, patted Xiao Yuan's shoulder, and sighed softly, "This trip is a great opportunity for both of you, so do your best!"

"When do we set off?" Xiao Yuan asked softly.

"The sooner the better. You've been in seclusion for over half a month, and during that time, quite a few forces have already entered the Barren Ancient Domain."

The Yao Lao.

Xiao Yuan nodded slightly, then slowly said:

"Then let's set off now!"