Records of Strange Events on the Dou Qi Continent

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

Yun Yun had been putting in the work too. She had already broken through to Dou Master, which made things easier for Xiao Li. Taking along a Dou Master was certainly less troublesome than taking along a Dou Zhe.

Xiao Li found Yun Yun's swordsmanship—how should he put it?—particularly beautiful. But one phrase came to mind as his evaluation: flashy and impractical.

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

One day, inside a cave,

Yun Yun sat cross-legged. She had just fought three Second Tier Magical Beasts, killing one and severely wounding another. It was an impressive record, and she was now regulating her breathing.

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

It recorded all manner of strange things. The section with the most extensive coverage concerned Heavenly Flames, documenting everything from the second-ranked Nihility Devouring Flame to the twenty-third-ranked Mysterious Yellow Flame.

Xiao Li had now gained a complete understanding of the 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 the unique Nihility Devouring Flame and Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, all other Heavenly Flames would be born in certain locations.

The author had also specifically explained that the strength of a Heavenly Flame depended on its wielder. Even a Dou Emperor possessing the Emperor Burning Heaven Flame could not possibly defeat a Dou Zun possessing the Mysterious Yellow Flame.

Xiao Li carefully studied the information on these Heavenly Flames. Should he encounter one in the future and blindly absorb 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 had not deceived him!

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

Powerful lightning generated by the heavens and earth of the Dou Qi Continent generally formed thunder pools within the void. These pools contained large amounts of naturally born lightning and could be considered paradises for Lightning Attribute cultivators.

The might of heavenly lightning was also extremely formidable. Refining a Ninth Grade Treasure Pill would draw 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 the Nihility Devouring Flame or the 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 absorbed that Yun Yun had already been sitting beside him for some time.

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

"Records of Strange Events on the Continent? A book like that exists?" Yun Yun enjoyed cultivating and practicing swordsmanship. She was not especially interested in such strange accounts, as she personally valued improving her own strength more.

"Of course. It introduces the Heavenly Flames on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. I really want a Heavenly Flame. That way, my success rate in alchemy could be even higher." Xiao Li greatly yearned for a Heavenly Flame.

"Heavenly Flames? I don't really know what Heavenly Flames there are yet. Can you let me take a look?"

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

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

"So these are the Heavenly Flames on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Big Brother Xiao Li, if I ever find a Heavenly Flame in the future, I will definitely inform you." Yun Yun spoke firmly.

"Then many thanks."

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

"Naturally. First comes lightning. Grade 9 Alchemists can draw Black Demon Thunder and Nine Mystical Golden Thunder. Those are powerful types of lightning.

"As for Strange Wood, I do know of some. The Bodhi Ancient Tree is one. 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 take a look together."

Yun Yun also fixed her gaze on the Record of Wonders and asked in confusion, "How does this book's author know about so many things? They must have been an extremely powerful existence."

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

Deep within the Magical Beast Mountain Range,

Screech—

A large bird of prey descended from the sky. Its entire body was covered in blood, and a huge hole had been pierced through its abdomen, still bearing traces of green Wind Attribute Dou Qi.

"Old Yun, the power of your Extreme Wind: Annihilating Strike is getting stronger and stronger. You pierced through the body of a Sixth Tier Magical Beast? Among Dou Emperors of the same rank, anyone who lets their guard down might be killed by you."

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

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

Across the entire Jia Ma Empire, together with the Chu Yun Empire and Serpent People Empire, there were very few who could fight him. Only a handful could match him evenly. Everyone was now contemplating how to break through to Dou Zong.

"Alright, stop standing around. Hurry and cut off this Green Shadow Condor King's wings. I'm going to start making a Flying Dou Technique." Old Wang urged him.

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

Previously, Old Wang and Yun Shan had already slaughtered 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 gain. It had apparently fought some other Magical Beast and was covered in blood. On its way back to its nest, it encountered Yun Shan and Wang Ming, who had been wandering around.

It could only be said that the Green Shadow Condor King was unlucky. Had it been at full strength, even if it could not win, it could have escaped. Alas, it was all fate.

A green Precious Sword suddenly appeared in Yun Shan's hand. With a flash of his blade, he severed the Condor King's wings. Then, with another thrust, he pierced its body and picked out its Magical Core, gripping 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 formulas I know can do that. This Sixth Tier Magical Core could be used to refine a seventh-grade pill, but forget about seventh-grade pills. I can't refine them." Old Wang shook his head.

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

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

In the ancient era of the Dou Qi Continent, Weapon Refiners seemed to have existed. However, their inheritance had not been passed down. Still, Magic Core Weapons were very useful. With a suitable Magic Core Weapon, the power of one's Battle Skills would increase considerably.