Records of Strange Events on the Continent

These days, Xiao Li's life revolved around three things: refining pills, honing himself, and searching for medicinal herbs.

Yun Yun was also making great progress. She had already broken through to become a Dou Master, which made things easier for Xiao Li. Taking along a Dou Master was certainly easier than taking along a Dou Zhe.

Xiao Li found Yun Yun's swordsmanship... how should he put it? It was exceptionally graceful, but only one phrase came to mind: all flash and no substance.

Still, she was a girl. As long as her sword dance was beautiful, that was enough. Besides, Yun Yun's sword carried no small amount of killing intent. At the very least, she was not practicing some cowardly sword art.

One day, inside the cave,

Yun Yun sat cross-legged. She had just fought three Rank 2 Magical Beasts, killing one and severely injuring another. It was an impressive record, and she was now regulating her breath.

Meanwhile, Xiao Li was not refining pills. He was reading a book titled Records of Strange Events on the Continent.

It recorded all sorts of strange things, and the section with the most content was the one on Heavenly Flames. It covered everything from Nihility Devouring Flame, ranked second on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, to Mysterious Yellow Flame, ranked twenty-third.

Xiao Li had finally learned the complete Heavenly Flame Ranking.

[Heavenly Flame Ranking 2–23: Nihility Devouring Flame, Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, Flame of Life, Eight Desolations Destruction Flame, Nine Nether Golden Ancestor Fire, Red Lotus Karma Fire, Three Thousand Burning Flame, Nine Nether Wind Flame, Bone Spirit Cold Fire, Nine Dragons Thunderfire, Turtle Spirit Earth Fire, Fallen Heart Flame, Sea Heart Flame, Fire Cloud Water Flame, Volcano Stone Flame, Wind Fury Dragon Flame, Green Lotus Core Flame, Netherworld Poison Fire, Yin Yang Twin Flames, Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, Mysterious Yellow Flame.]

The author of Records of Strange Events on the Continent had specifically noted that, aside from Nihility Devouring Flame and Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, which were unique, the other Heavenly Flames would all be born in certain locations.

The author also specifically stated that the strength of a Heavenly Flame depended on its user. Even a Dou Emperor with Emperor Burning Heaven Flame could not possibly defeat a Dou Zun wielding Mysterious Yellow Flame.

Xiao Li carefully studied the information on these Heavenly Flames. If he encountered one in the future and blindly absorbed it without understanding its characteristics, he might be burned to death by it. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated! The ancients truly did not deceive me!

Continuing onward, Xiao Li quickly finished the section on Heavenly Flames. The next section concerned lightning born between heaven and earth on the Dou Qi Continent, temporarily referred to as Strange Thunder.

Powerful lightning produced by heaven and earth on the Dou Qi Continent would generally form thunder pools within the void. These pools contained vast amounts of naturally generated lightning, making them paradise for Lightning Attribute cultivators.

The power of heavenly lightning was also extremely formidable. Refining a Ninth Grade Treasure Pill would attract Black Demon Thunder, whose power was enough to rival Heavenly Flames ranked in the top ten. The Nine Mystical Golden Thunder summoned by a Rank 9 Golden Pill was likely no weaker than Nihility Devouring Flame or Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame.

Xiao Li remembered that there was a Void Thunder Pool outside East Dragon Island of the Ancient Void Dragons. It contained not only Black Demon Thunder, but also Nine Mystical Golden Thunder.

"What are you reading?" Yun Yun's voice came from beside him. Xiao Li had been so engrossed that Yun Yun had apparently been sitting beside him for quite some time.

"I'm reading this Records of Strange Events on the Continent. I think it's very interesting."

"Records of Strange Events on the Continent? There's a book like that?" Yun Yun enjoyed cultivation and sword practice and was not particularly interested in such strange accounts. She herself placed more importance on improving her strength.

"Yes. It introduces the Heavenly Flames on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. I really want a Heavenly Flame. That way, my pill-refining success rate would be higher." Xiao Li was quite eager for one.

"Heavenly Flames? I still don't know much about what Heavenly Flames there are. Can I take a look?"

Yun Yun was also very curious about Heavenly Flames. After all, they were treasures pursued by all Alchemists. Not only could they improve an Alchemist's alchemy, they could also enhance an Alchemist's combat strength.

Xiao Li handed the Record of Wonders to Yun Yun, and she began carefully reading the section on Heavenly Flames.

"So these are the Heavenly Flames on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Eldest Brother Xiao Li, if I ever see a Heavenly Flame in the future, I'll definitely inform you," Yun Yun said firmly.

"Then thank you."

"Eldest Brother Xiao Li, besides Heavenly Flames, are there things like strange water and Strange Thunder?" Yun Yun voiced her question.

"Of course there are. First comes lightning. Grade 9 Alchemists can attract Black Demon Thunder and Nine Mystical Golden Thunder. Those are both powerful bolts of lightning.

"As for strange wood, I do know of one: the Bodhi Ancient Tree. You may not know about the Bodhi Ancient Tree, but Bodhi Seeds, Bodhi Hearts, and Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva are all good things.

"A Bodhi Heart is a treasure said to be capable of creating a Dou Saint Expert.

"As for strange wind and strange water, this book seems to have records of them too. Let's look together."

Yun Yun's gaze also fell upon the Record of Wonders. She asked doubtfully, "How does this book's author know about so many things? They must have been an extremely powerful figure."

"Who knows? Anyone capable of writing this book would at least have to be a Dou Saint, perhaps even a High-level Dou Saint. Maybe they could even have been a Dou God."

Deep within the Magical Beast Mountain Range,

Screech—

A large bird of prey fell from the sky. Its entire body was covered in blood, and a huge hole had been punched through its abdomen, still laced with cyan Wind Attribute Dou Qi.

"Old Yun, your Extreme Wind: Annihilating Strike is getting more and more powerful. You pierced through the physical body of a Rank 6 Magical Beast? Among Dou Emperors of the same rank, anyone who let their guard down would probably be killed by you."

Old Wang stroked his beard as he watched Yun Shan's powerful strike.

"It was merely a little insight. At the Dou Emperor stage, one can mobilize quite a bit of World Energy, but unfortunately, I have no clue how to break through to Dou Zong." Yun Shan had a clear understanding of his own strength.

In the entire Jia Ma Empire, together with the Chu Yun Empire and Serpent People Empire, there were very few who could exchange blows with him. There were only a handful who could fight him to a draw. Now, everyone was thinking about how to break through to Dou Zong.

"Enough daydreaming. Hurry up and cut off this Green Shadow Condor King's wings. I'm going to start making the Flying Dou Technique," Old Wang urged.

Although the Magical Beast Mountain Range had countless Magical Beasts and a rich variety of species, there were not many that suited the two old men's needs. First, their cultivation could not be below Rank 5. Second, they had to excel in speed.

Earlier, Old Wang and Yun Shan had already killed a peak Rank 5 Crimson Flame Eagle and an early Rank 5 Black Flame Purple Cloud Condor.

This Green Shadow Condor King was an unexpected windfall. It had apparently fought some other Magical Beast and was covered in blood. On its way back to its nest, it ran into the wandering Yun Shan and Wang Ming.

This Green Shadow Condor King could only be considered unlucky. If it had been in peak condition, even if it could not win, it could have escaped. Unfortunately, it was all fate.

A cyan Precious Sword suddenly appeared in Yun Shan's hand. With one swift motion, he cut off the Condor King's wings. Then, he thrust his sword into the Condor King's body once more, prying out its Magical Core and holding it in his hand.

"Old Wang, can this Magical Core be refined into a pill suitable for my cultivation?" Yun Shan gestured with the Magical Core in his hand. This Green Shadow Condor King was a Wind Attribute Magical Beast, so its Magical Core was perfect for refining Wind Attribute pills.

"No. At least, none of the Pill Recipes I know have one. This Rank 6 Magical Core could be used to refine a Grade 7 Pill, but don't even think about that. I can't refine one," Old Wang said, shaking his head.

"Then forget it. Let's use this Magical Core to forge a Magic Core Weapon for Yun'er."

When a Magical Core was embedded into a weapon, the weapon's destructive power would not only become greater, but it would also gain the enticing effect of amplifying Dou Qi. Such weapons were highly sought after by the Dou Zhe class throughout the Dou Qi Continent.

It seemed that Weapon Refiners had existed during the ancient era of the Dou Qi Continent, but their inheritance had not been passed down. Still, Magic Core Weapons were very useful. With a suitable Magic Core Weapon, the power of Battle Skills would increase considerably.