Dou Venerate! Nine Revolutions

At a spot on East Dragon Island, in the building marked "VIP Pavilion," the air seemed to freeze at that moment.

A vast and powerful aura, far surpassing that of ordinary Dou Venerate, slowly emanated from within the building, much like an ancient behemoth awakening.

At first, this aura was somewhat obscure, like a volcano buried deep underground. But after only a moment, it burst forth like Mad Dragon breaking free of its restraints, causing the Heaven and Earth Energy on the entire Ancient Dragon Island to boil and tremble.

"This aura... is so strong!"

"It's coming from the VIP Pavilion. Such terrifying energy fluctuations probably surpass those of an ordinary Nine-Star Dou Venerate!"

Voices filled with surprise and solemnity echoed throughout Ancient Dragon Island.

Those powerful members of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan were originally in seclusion cultivating or handling clan affairs were all awakened from their cultivation upon sensing this sudden and terrifying aura. One after another, probing thoughts containing powerful Spiritual Strength surged towards the direction of the secret chamber like a tide, wanting to find out what was going on.

Not far from the building, a black figure appeared in mid-air as if by Instantaneous Movement; it was Hei Qing, who was responsible for guarding this place.

He hovered in the void, his brows furrowed, his golden eyes, imbued with the might of Dragon Might, fixed on the building, sensing the ever-growing fluctuations of energy emanating from within, his heart filled with turbulent waves.

"This aura... is several times more terrifying than mine. Does Lin Ming have someone like this by his side?" Hei Qing muttered to himself, his tone filled with shock and doubt.

As Eight-Star Dou Venerate Zun, he was considered a top-tier fighter in the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Yet, facing the aura emanating from the secret chamber, he felt a faint sense of suppression. If Lin Ming truly had such a person by his side, how could he have been nearly killed by Bing He, Five-Star Dou Venerate?

Just as Hei Qing was pondering, the building's doors slowly opened, and two figures walked out—it was Lin Ming and Xiao Yi Xian.

Lin Ming's face was slightly pale at the moment, obviously because he had consumed a lot of his Soul Power and Dou Qi to help Elder Yao control the Heavenly Flames to catalyze his Essence Blood, but his eyes were still bright.

As soon as Lin Ming came out, he felt the probing and wary Spiritual Strength coming from all directions. He immediately nodded slightly to the Xiao Yi Xian beside him, and then looked up at the Hei Qing in mid-air.

"Senior Hei Qing."

Lin Ming cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Hei Qing and said calmly, "Inside the VIP Pavilion, one of my elders is resurrecting and taking control of a new body. The fluctuations in his aura are quite intense, which has disturbed the senior members of the Dragon Clan. I hope you will forgive him."

Upon seeing Lin Ming emerge, Hei Qing flashed and landed in front of Lin Ming. After hearing Lin Ming mention resurrection, Hei Qing also became curious about the VIP Pavilion.

However, he knew his limits. Curiosity was one thing, but if it led to the death of this person who was so close to the princess, whose elders were likely also considered elders by the princess, then the consequences of his curiosity leading to the failure of her resurrection were something even he, Hei Qing, didn't think he could bear.

So, Hei Qing didn't press further. Instead, he waved his hand at Lin Ming and said in a deep voice, "Young friend Lin Ming, you're too kind. Since it's your elder who's being resurrected, you can focus on Protector. As for those old folks in the clan who are just curious and want to investigate, I'll handle that for you!"

If these old guys' investigations affect Senior Lin Ming's resurrection, then Elder Zhu Li, who arranged for Lin Ming and the others to handle all matters on Dragon Island, will likely be held accountable.

So, without further hesitation, Hei Qing suddenly looked up at the sky, opened his mouth, and let out a deafening dragon roar!

"Sing--!"

The roar of the dragon resounded like thunder across the sky above Ancient Dragon Island, containing a pure and domineering Dragon Might, spreading in all directions. The roar not only carried a warning, but also the deterrent power of Hei Qing, a top-tier expert.

Those Spiritual Strength that had been probing towards the secret chamber retreated instantly upon hearing the dragon's roar, as if they had encountered their nemesis, no longer daring to probe further. Clearly, Hei Qing's intimidation had worked.

Seeing this, Lin Ming breathed a sigh of relief. He cupped his hands to Hei Qing again and said sincerely, "Thank you for your help, Senior Hei Qing. Otherwise, if I, as an elder, had been frequently disturbed at this crucial moment of resurrection, I'm afraid I would have encountered a significant problem."

Hei Qing chuckled, waved his hand, and said with a simple, honest smile, "Young friend Lin Ming, there's no need to be so polite. You are the Emperor's girlfriend, so you are an honored guest of my Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Since Elder Zhu Li entrusted you to me, I cannot allow any accidents to happen to you on East Dragon Island."

As he said this, Hei Qing silently thought to himself, "Even disregarding the fact that you are a friend of the princess, just the fact that you, Lin Ming, are a Tier 8 Alchemist capable of refining Three-Color Half-Pill Lightning, is enough to warrant such treatment from me, Hei Qing. Moreover, this Alchemist is so young."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the Courtyard wreathed in Hei Qing, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes, before he lowered his voice and spoke in a voice only he could hear.

"Also, the aura emanating from that senior inside who is currently recovering... even I feel a little uneasy!"

In the days that followed, Lin Ming and Xiao Yi Xian stayed outside, Protector Elder Yao while cultivating themselves. Xiao Yi Xian devoted herself to studying the <Calamity Poison Scripture>, and her control over poison power improved day by day. Lin Ming, on the other hand, consolidated his Peak Four-Star Dou Ancestor, while also familiarizing himself with the evolved Gold Heavenly Demon Puppet.

Within the Courtyard, after a steady rise over the first few days, Elder Yao's aura finally began to trigger even more astonishing changes!

First, there's the Heaven and Earth Energy).

The energy on East Dragon Island was already so dense that it was impossible to disperse, but at this moment, a huge energy vortex seemed to have appeared centered on that Courtyard!

Visible, tangible energy currents, like Hundred Rivers Return to Sea, surged wildly towards the Courtyard, forming a massive Energy Cocoon that enveloped the entire Courtyard! The cocoon slowly rotated, emanating a suffocating sense of oppression.

The violent fluctuations in energy once again attracted many eyes, but given Hei Qing's previous statement, these eyes only watched from afar, filled with shock and curiosity, and did not approach any further.

"Such a terrifying convergence of energy... The power generated by this senior's resurrection is truly immense!"

"It seems that East Dragon Island is about to make another remarkable friend."

"Her Highness the Princess's human friend is truly extraordinary..."

Whispers arose from the shadows, but no one disturbed them.

The Energy Cocoon lasted for approximately seven days.

At noon on the seventh day, when the Heaven and Earth Energy reached a certain peak, the enormous cocoon of Energy Cocoon contracted inward! It was as if the entity within it had instantly devoured all the immense energy that had gathered from within a radius of dozens of miles!

Immediately afterwards--

"Thump!"

A heartbeat, like the resounding beat of an ancient war drum, suddenly echoed from the center of the Courtyard! This heartbeat was heavy and powerful, as if it contained some kind of rhythm of heaven and earth, striking the hearts of every living being that sensed it!

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

The heartbeat grew faster and stronger! Accompanying the heartbeat, a vast aura, ten or even a hundred times more powerful than before, erupted like Ancient Fierce Beast that had slumbered for ten thousand years, bursting forth and soaring into the sky!

This aura was so powerful that it directly dispersed the clouds gathered high in the sky, causing violent ripples to appear in the Void Space East Dragon Island! Within this aura was an incomparably scorching Flame Power, as well as a sense of vicissitude and majesty that came from experiencing life and death and being reborn after destruction!

"Hahahaha--!"

A burst of laughter, filled with boundless ecstasy, liberation, and immense power, exploded from the Courtyard like thunder, echoing throughout the heavens and earth!

"Bang!"

The sturdy barrier Courtyard shattered with a crash, and a figure slowly stepped out from within!

He stood tall and straight, his face no longer the illusion of his Soul Body, but full of real flesh and blood. He looked to be about forty or fifty years old, with a rugged face and an unruly and heroic air between his brows. His long, red hair moved without wind, like a burning flame! When his eyes opened and closed, they shone with lightning-like light, as if they could pierce through the void!

What was most terrifying was the immense pressure emanating from him! This pressure was like a tangible tsunami, sweeping outwards, causing even some ancient dragons at the Dou Venerate level who were watching from afar to change their expressions slightly and feel their breath catch in their throats!

He simply stood there, as if he had become one with the world, and with every gesture he made, he could unleash vast energy!

This person is none other than the Heavenly Flame Venerate, Yao Tianhuo, who has been reborn from the ashes and successfully resurrected!

However, the rise of Elder Yao's aura did not stop there!

After successfully resurrecting and stabilizing the foundation of Nine-Star Dou Venerate, the potential of that Half-Saint Remains, as well as the immense medicinal power of the Bone-Regenerating Soul-Melding Pill that had not yet been fully exhausted, began to erupt completely!

The space around Elder Yao twisted violently, forming a huge energy vortex.

After reaching the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Venerate, his aura did not stagnate like that of ordinary people. Instead, it began a new round of crazy surge at an unbelievable speed!

"First Revolution!"

Elder Yao a low shout, Elder Yao's energy surged like a vast ocean, undergoing a perfect compression and condensation, causing his aura to suddenly rise to a new level!

"Second Revolution!"

"Third Revolution!"

The energy within Elder Yao's body underwent nine cycles of renewal, each cycle making Elder Yao's aura more refined, vast, and unfathomable! The surrounding Heaven and Earth Energy) was frantically pulled in and merged into his body, supporting this astonishing transformation!

Hei Qing's golden dragon eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. "Nine-Revolution Reincarnation?! He's actually directly attempting to break through to the Nine-Revolution Dou Venerate?! What... what is the origin of this physical body?!"

Lin Ming watched this scene with a mixture of shock and joy in his eyes. Although he had long guessed that the Half-Saint Remains had great potential, he never expected that, combined with the Bone-Regenerating Soul-Melding Pill, it would allow Elder Yao to embark on the path of the Nine Revolutions as soon as he was resurrected, and with such unstoppable momentum!

"Eighth Transformation!"

"Nine Revolutions!"

When the ninth energy cycle was completed, the violent energy vortex around Elder Yao suddenly subsided.

He stood quietly, all his energy contained within him, like an ordinary person. But that state of returning to simplicity brought an even more unfathomable sense of oppression to everyone around him!

Peak Nine-Revolution Dou Venerate!

He was only one step away from the legendary Half-Saint Realm!

Elder Yao slowly raised his hands, feeling the boundless power within his body, as vast as a starry Star Sea, and this vibrant, real body. His eyes were filled with excitement and emotion, which finally turned into a long sigh filled with the joy of new life.

His gaze shifted to the courtyard, landing on the young man in blue robes who had worked tirelessly for him, Pill Refining for him, and helped him regain his life. Elder Yao strode over, patted Lin Ming's shoulder heavily, his voice trembling slightly, yet incredibly resonant:

"Young man... thank you very much! I will remember this favor!"

Feeling the solid power and surging vitality emanating from Elder Yao's palm, Lin Ming revealed a genuine smile.

From this point on, Lin Ming gained another top-tier combatant by his side— the Heavenly Flame Venerate, Elder Yao Tianhuo, Peak Nine-Revolution Dou Venerate Yao Tianhuo!