Breakthrough! Two-Star Dou Zun!

Breakthrough! Two-Star Dou Zun!

Within an unbroken mountain range.

After Heavenly Flame Venerable's soul entered Earth Demon Old Ghost's corpse, Jiang Han began controlling the Tri-Colored Strange Fire to refine it.

At the start of the refinement, the corpse's face twisted in considerable pain. But as time passed, the look of agony gradually faded.

Not only that, a concealed yet vast aura slowly began to brew within the corpse.

Another full day passed.

Accompanied by a dull, thunderous boom.

The corpse's eyes suddenly regained their life, and a majestic aura erupted outward.

Then, the corpse rose to its feet and dropped to its knees before Jiang Han with a thud.

"Thank you, my lord, for granting me rebirth!"

Heavenly Flame Venerable adjusted to his new body, flexed his limbs, and cupped his fists toward Jiang Han with gratitude written across his face.

The feeling of having a physical body was simply too wonderful!

"Get up."

Jiang Han dispersed the Tri-Colored Strange Fire and helped Heavenly Flame Venerable up.

Host has stared continuously for 5 seconds

Target lock successful

Progress: 1%

Progress: 8%

Progress: 20%

...

Noticing Jiang Han's gaze lingering on him.

Though Heavenly Flame Venerable was puzzled, he did not dare ask questions and simply allowed the other man to stare.

Progress: 95%

Progress: 100%

Although Heavenly Flame Venerable, having only just fused with his body, had recovered merely One-Star Dou Zun strength.

Perhaps because the realms were growing increasingly advanced.

The staring time had reached five minutes.

After the stare succeeded, Jiang Han waited in place for his strength to rise.

Boom!

A moment later, another vast aura spread outward like a tide.

When Jiang Han's aura stabilized, he had already reached Two-Star Dou Zun.

Feeling the pleasant sensation spreading through his body, Jiang Han could not help twisting his waist and letting out a long breath.

He had finally reached the Dou Zun realm!

After loosening up his limbs, Jiang Han extended a hand flat before suddenly clenching it.

Crack!

The space before him abruptly twisted and collapsed.

Unlike his previous rudimentary use of spatial power, this was true manipulation of the power of space.

That light grasp appeared casual, but if used against a Dou Zong expert, they would likely burst into a pool of blood and flesh on the spot.

"Congratulations, my lord, on your breakthrough!"

Heavenly Flame Venerable could not gauge Jiang Han's true strength, but he could sense that it had clearly increased dramatically, so he immediately offered his congratulations.

If one considered only Dou Qi, the man before him was merely a Two-Star Dou Zun.

But in terms of actual combat strength, the eruption of that crimson energy deep within the magma had effortlessly slain a Three-Star Dou Zun Fire Lizard expert!

Now that he had broken through again, if he paired it with that crimson energy once more.

Heavenly Flame Venerable judged that even against a high-level Dou Zun, Jiang Han would be capable of fighting evenly, perhaps even holding the advantage.

"My lord, someone is coming." Heavenly Flame Venerable looked eastward.

"You should leave first."

Jiang Han glanced at the face of Earth Demon Old Ghost that Heavenly Flame Venerable was wearing and waved his hand.

The people coming were all familiar to him.

But if they saw Heavenly Flame Venerable and mistook him for Earth Demon Old Ghost, a fight would be unavoidable.

"My lord, where should I go?" Heavenly Flame Venerable pressed.

"The continent is vast. Go wherever you wish."

With a smile, Jiang Han pointed in every direction. "Just don't follow me."

At those words, Heavenly Flame Venerable was first stunned. Once he understood, a flash of delight appeared in his eyes.

He had not expected to be free!

Ever since the other man had said he would help refine a body for him, he had assumed Jiang Han would surely make him a servant or a hired fighter. He would have accepted that.

But who would have thought.

There truly were good people in this world who did good deeds without seeking repayment!

"Thank you, my lord, for granting me freedom!"

Heavenly Flame Venerable kowtowed three more times before transforming into a streak of light and flying toward Central Province.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Not long after Heavenly Flame Venerable left, four figures descended.

"Kid, it really is you!"

"You broke through to Dou Zun?"

The first to land were the Thousand-Hundred Two Elders. Su Qian and Hu Qian landed after them.

On the day the auction ended, Su Qian had informed the Thousand-Hundred Two Elders that Jiang Han had killed Earth Demon Old Ghost and reached Half-Step Dou Zun strength.

Thus, when they sensed this majestic aura, Jiang Han was the first person they thought of.

"I merely got lucky and broke through."

Jiang Han nodded truthfully, then added, "A few days ago, thanks to the two elders, I gained some insight."

As he spoke, Jiang Han began demonstrating his use of spatial power. "Now, I have also gained some understanding of the Dou Zun realm. I hope the two elders can gain some insight from it."

Upon hearing Jiang Han's words, the Thousand-Hundred Two Elders immediately grew serious.

They experienced Jiang Han's manipulation of spatial power from close range.

Once, twice, three times...

Jiang Han demonstrated like a responsible instructor, even helping the Thousand-Hundred Two Elders try it themselves.

"Kid, thank you for your efforts."

The Thousand-Hundred Two Elders looked at Jiang Han with satisfaction.

After manipulating it several times, their understanding of spatial power had indeed improved significantly.

The bottleneck that had stalled them for years had begun to loosen.

They believed that within half a month, they too would enter the ranks of Dou Zun.

"Four elders, I may be leaving the academy for a while soon."

Thinking of what he had promised Xiao Yan—or rather, thinking of the Bone Chilling Flame—Jiang Han spoke up.

"With your strength, the academy truly can't hold you anymore." Hu Qian let out a long sigh.

"Old Hu, don't get all sarcastic with me. The academy is my root!" Jiang Han declared with a firm gaze.

He meant it. One reason was his love for the academy; another was the existence deeper within the magma.

Besides, Zi Yan's Void Ancient Dragon instance was still at the academy.

The next day.

Jiang Han went to find Xiao Yan.

"What? You still haven't found out where he was taken?" Jiang Han deliberately questioned Xiao Yan in surprise.

This result was within his expectations. After all, Xiao Yan was only a nine-star Dou Master right now. How could he possibly come into contact with a colossal force like the Soul Hall?

"Big Brother, with your connections, it should be quick for you to find out, right?"

Xiao Yan asked tentatively, placing his hopes on Jiang Han.

"I don't have that kind of ability."

Jiang Han shook his head. Just as Xiao Yan began to look dejected, he changed his tone. "But I know who does."

"Big Brother really has a way!"

Xiao Yan was overjoyed upon hearing Jiang Han's words.

"Brother Xiao Yan, the Soul Hall isn't something you can afford to provoke right now."

Xiao Xun'er tugged on Xiao Yan's sleeve, her eyes filled with worry.

"Xun'er, I've made up my mind." Xiao Yan did not hesitate in the slightest.

Xiao Xun'er said no more. After a long silence, she said, "Brother Xiao Yan, I'm also preparing to return home for a while."

The reason she wanted to return home was because Teacher Ling had disappeared, and she wanted to ask for another guard.

This guard could protect both her and Xiao Yan, and could even investigate Jiang Han's background.

After saying that, Xiao Xun'er looked at Jiang Han. "Please take good care of Brother Xiao Yan."

Jiang Han made no promise.

If they truly encountered danger, he would not have the leisure to look after Xiao Yan.

All Heavens and Myriad Realms were still waiting for him to explore!

"Big Brother, where are we going?" Xiao Yan asked.

"Yun Lan Sect."

As his voice fell, Jiang Han grabbed Xiao Yan and soared into the air.

(End of Chapter)