Three spots, meeting Zhukun again, the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit

Xiao Yan closed his eyes, suppressing the agitation in his heart, and his emotions returned to calm.

The plan to mass-produce Dou Sheng is feasible, but it still needs careful planning.

For example, Qing Lin, who is currently at the Low-Star Dou Venerate, would need two Tier 8 Medicinal Pill and one Ninth-Tier Ice-Fire Energy Gathering Pill to raise his cultivation to the Peak Nine-Revolution Dou Venerate Zun.

In addition, the Bodhi Great Return Pill should also be arranged.

With my own chance of breaking through to the Semi-Saint realm, plus the 50% increase from the Bodhi Great Return Pill, breaking through to the Semi-Saint realm shouldn't be a problem.

At this point, another Ninth-Tier Ice-Fire Energy Gathering Pill should be enough to break through to the High-Level Semi-Saint.

And it is only at this point that the real difficulty begins.

How to break through to the Dou Sheng!

Currently, Xiao Yan only knows two things that can help a person quickly break through from Semi-Saint to Dou Sheng.

One is the Bodhi Heart, the other is the Demon Saint Blood Essence.

The former needs no further explanation, while the latter can be replaced by Zhukun's essence blood. Both are Half-Emperor with the cultivation of Nine-Star Dou Saint Late Stage plus an Emperor Realm Soul, and the strength of their blood and the Saint Realm insights contained within them are almost the same.

However, Zhukun's essence blood is not so easy to obtain.

Those ten drops of essence blood would be a significant loss for Zhukun. Even if he could get a few more drops later, the total number would not exceed five drops.

Without Zhukun's essence blood, there's no way to quickly break through to the Dou Sheng, so his idea of mass-producing Dou Sheng is out of the question.

On the contrary, it's not that difficult to improve the cultivation of those who have already broken through to the Dou Sheng level.

"Suppose we can get five... no, three drops of essence blood from Zhukun."

I can train three Dou Sheng, and feed them with elixirs until they reach the level of Three-Star Dou Sheng.

"Who should get those three spots?" Xiao Yan pondered in his mind.

He directly set three standards.

First, he himself has no potential to break through to the Dou Sheng.

Second, the relationship is close enough, and I've been following him for a long enough time.

Third, their contribution was significant enough.

After pondering for a few minutes, Xiao Yan had a suitable candidate in mind.

Hai Bodong, Qing Lin, Xiao Yi Xian!

Needless to say, Hai Bodong has been with him for a long time. Although he hasn't accomplished anything particularly remarkable over the years, he has managed the entire Vientiane Auction House quite well, so there's absolutely no need to worry about his trustworthiness.

Furthermore, Hai Bodong himself is not very Heaven-Swallowing Talent, and his cultivation is getting slower and slower. With the help of the Heavenly Demon Puppet, he can exert the strength of Dou Venerate, but as a 'military officer', he only has the cultivation of Dou Zong, which is still not enough.

If he could break through to the Dou Sheng, it would be worthwhile for him to have designated him and his elder brother Xiao Ding as the two pillars of the Tian Shu Alliance, one in martial arts and the other in literature.

As for Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian.

Both women cared for him wholeheartedly and treated him well; it's no exaggeration to say they valued his life more than their own.

Over the years, he has been busy and often neglected me, which makes me feel guilty and I should make amends.

In addition, although both women possessed extremely unique Heaven-Swallowing Talent, their cultivation speed in the early stages was even faster than his.

However, once they reach the Dou Venerate or Dou Sheng stage, they will find it difficult to break through to Dou Sheng through the accumulation of Dou Qi due to their comprehension of the Daoist principles of the Saint Realm.

In the original story, without the single drop of Demon Saint Blood Essence he gave each person, there would have been no way for them to break through to the Dou Sheng.

Nowadays, I can't possibly be doing worse than the characters in the original story.

Other people who weren't considered by Xiao Yan.

His elder brother Xiao Ding, his second elder brother Xiao Li, and his father Xiao Zhan are all his blood relatives. Once he breaks through to the Dou Emperor, or even if he only reaches the Emperor Realm in terms of physical strength, all three of them have a very high chance of breaking through to the Dou Sheng. Therefore, there is no need to rush.

There are also four other women: Xiao Xun'er, Medusa, Zi Yan, and Yun Yun.

One who possesses the heritage of the Ancient Clan, breaking through to the Dou Sheng realm is a certainty.

He had already gifted him with the Nine-Colored Origin Stone, the Bodhi Great Return Pill, and the Demon Saint Blood Essence. After emerging from seclusion, there is a high probability that his cultivation level will be higher than in the original story, at the very least reaching the level of Four-Star Dou Sheng.

One of them possesses the Dragon Clan's heritage and the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, and is waiting to find Zhukun to study and absorb the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit. After digesting it, he will directly reach the Four-Star Dou Sheng, or even higher.

One who possesses the legacy of Music Valley can steadily break through to the Dou Sheng.

He doesn't need to worry about these four women.

As for those with more distant relationships, none of them are currently worth the significant resources he would expend to nurture into a Dou Sheng.

Only Venerable Skyfire and Gu He, who are so dedicated to the Tian Shu Alliance, are worthy of his nurturing. Nurturing them to the Semi-Saint would be enough.

"Young Master Xiao Yan, that flower is so beautiful." Qing Lin carefully rested her head on Xiao Yan's shoulder, secretly delighted, and then pointed to a lovely red flower.

She had no idea that in such a short time, Xiao Yan had already paved the way for her to become a saint.

"It's very beautiful," Xiao Yan said in agreement as he looked over.

In the forest of the Medicinal Garden, large trees swayed from time to time, accompanied by Zi Yan's exclamation of "Wow!"

Xiao Yan smiled indulgently and reached out to pat Qing Lin's head.

Looking at the vast quantity of Medicinal Herbs in the Medicinal Garden, Xiao Yan thought to himself, "It's been a long time since I've participated in an exchange meeting."

Once the matter of the Dragon Emperor Origin Fruit is resolved, let's hold a large-scale exchange meeting. This will not only enhance the reputation of the Pill Hall, but also allow us to showcase the Life Spirit Flame.

At that time, that old dog Yao Wangui will definitely lose his temper and make a move against me.

"At that time, whether we kill this old dog outright or trade it with the Yao Clan for Heavenly Flames, we'll make a profit."

Some time has passed.

In the Medicinal Garden, Zi Yan, with several Medicinal Herbs stuffed in her mouth, skipped back to Xiao Yan's side.

"Brother, you're here!" Zi Yan said.

Xiao Yan hummed in agreement. "I sensed it too. It should be Elder Qingmu's aura."

"It's time to leave," Xiao Yan said to Qing Lin and Yao Ling.

"Okay." Qing Lin nodded in satisfaction and released her grip on Xiao Yan's arm.

Soon, Xiao Yan left the Medicinal Garden with the three women.

After returning to the Medicinal Herbs room, Xiao Yan and his companions appeared in the sky above Tian Shu City in a flash.

Just a few breaths after Xiao Yan and his companions appeared above Tian Shu City, a spatial rift appeared in front of them.

Elder Qingmu emerged from the crack.

(Both Qingmu and Qing Shan are referred to as the First Elder of Eastern Dragon Island in the original work. It is highly likely that the author himself made a mistake in remembering the order. The name of the Second Elder of Eastern Dragon Island has never appeared.)

I've set it to Qingmu.

After a long absence, his expression remained unchanged, except for a hint of seriousness. "Your Princess, is there anything urgent?"

Xiao Yan looked at Zi Yan.

Zi Yan explained, "Because we wanted the people from Dragon Island to arrive as quickly as possible, we used a very urgent method of communication."

Xiao Yan understood.

Elder Qingmu paused for a moment upon hearing this, then frowned and asked, "Your Princess, what is the meaning of this? Is there nothing urgent?"

Xiao Yan shielded Zi Yan and said to Elder Qingmu, "There is indeed an urgent matter, and it is extremely urgent."

Elder Qingmu's complexion improved considerably.

As the Grand Elder of Eastern Dragon Island, his time was very tight, so he naturally couldn't let Zi Yan order him around at will. Now that he heard there was indeed an urgent matter, his expression improved.

Above Tian Shu City, Xiao Yan did not immediately reveal the matter of Zhukun.

This involves a Half-Emperor level expert, so we cannot be careless.

As for Qing Lin, well, she's a close companion, so it wouldn't matter if she knew; I won't reveal the information.

However, Yao Ling was, after all, a member of the Yao Clan, and he hadn't spent much time with her. Even though her reminder in the Medicinal Garden had increased his goodwill towards Yao Ling, he couldn't completely trust Yao Ling from that point on.

"Let's talk back in the Small Courtyard; it's not convenient to talk here," Xiao Yan said.

As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, he led everyone back to the Small Courtyard.

He left Qing Lin and Yao Ling to wait in the courtyard, then led Elder Qingmu and Zi Yan into his room.

Once inside the room, he used his Soul Power to envelop the entire room, ensuring that the conversation would not be overheard or leaked.

Seeing Xiao Yan's extreme caution, Elder Qingmu realized the urgency of the situation, and his expression became even more serious.

"Alliance Leader Xiao, what exactly is the matter?" Elder Qingmu asked.

Xiao Yan didn't hide anything this time and slowly said, "Your Ancient Void Dragon Clan's Old Dragon Emperor, Zi Yan's father, is still alive!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Elder Qingmu froze on the spot, his expression gradually shifting from blankness to extreme joy. "The Old Dragon Emperor is still alive?!"

"I knew it! The Old Dragon Emperor was a top-tier expert with unparalleled abilities. His disappearance back then could not possibly be due to death."

With a joyful shout, Elder Qingmu disregarded his aged and dignified image and grasped Xiao Yan's hands with both of them.

"Alliance Leader Xiao, where is the Old Dragon Emperor now? Why hasn't he returned? Has he encountered some problem? Please tell me quickly!" Elder Qingmu was so anxious that he directly used a respectful title.

Xiao Yan waved his hand and said, "Elder Qingmu, there's no need for such a respectful address."

We'll be out in a bit. Elder Qingmu, you can ask the Old Dragon Emperor yourself then."

Elder Qingmu nodded repeatedly, then said impatiently, "Alliance Leader Xiao, shall we set off now?"

Since his mental state had been elevated, Xiao Yan had become much more composed and was not in a hurry to see the old Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun. However, Elder Qingmu was obviously impatient.

Xiao Yan felt that if he refused the request to set off now, he might drive Elder Qingmu crazy.

He didn't have the perverse pleasure of torturing the old dragon, so he nodded and said, "Okay."

Stepping out of the room, Xiao Yan gave instructions to Qing Lin and Yao Ling, telling them that he would be leaving for a while but would return soon.

After saying goodbye, Xiao Yan, Elder Qingmu, Zi Yan immediately opened a spatial rift and headed towards the Northwest Continent.

Jia Nan Academy.

Deep within the underground magma, at the bottom of the thick, dark red magma, lies a spatial interlayer.

Upon entering, one finds oneself in an endless, dark space.

In this almost void-like space, a colossal Ancient Void Dragon, as large as a mountain, let out a deep sigh.

A deep sigh echoed throughout the dark space.

Zhukun had never realized before how unbearable the days were in this endless dark space.

I used to be able to sleep soundly for the past few years, just by closing my eyes and opening them again.

Now, the moment he closes his eyes, he hears his beloved daughter calling out "Father!" again and again.

If he had never seen the light...

"Father!"

Zhukun didn't even open his eyes.

This wasn't the first time he'd experienced auditory hallucinations like this.

But every time he opened his eyes expectantly, all he saw was endless darkness.

"It was all just an illusion after all..." Like a lonely old man, Zhukun sighed, regretting his actions countless times.

If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have been so stubborn and had let Zi Yan and Xiao Yan stay with him for a while longer.

"Why aren't you talking to me, Father! If you keep this up, I won't talk to you anymore!" It was another call, but this time, compared to the monotonous auditory hallucinations of the past, it carried a more genuine emotion.

Could it be...?

Zhukun suddenly opened his eyes and saw his beloved daughter Zi Yan, standing right in front of him.

He quickly transformed into human form and excitedly approached Zi Yan: "Hahaha, Yan'er, it really is you! You've come to see your father!"

"Why are you ignoring me?" Zi Yan asked, pouting.

The mighty Old Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, Half-Emperor level expert, Zhukun, at this moment, was like a primary school student being scolded by a teacher, nervously replying, "It's not that your father is ignoring Yan'er."

"It's because I miss you so much Yan'er, that I keep hearing auditory hallucinations. That's why I mistook Yan'er call just now for a hallucination."

Hearing Zhukun say that, Zi Yan also calmed down. "Alright then, I forgive you."

"It's good that you've forgiven me, it's good that you've forgiven me, but please don't ignore your father!" Zhukun breathed a sigh of relief.

Zi Yan felt a pang of sympathy and hugged Zhukun's waist. After letting go, she said, "Father, I will spend more time with you in the future."

Hearing this, Zhukun felt his heart soften, and he even felt like shedding tears.

Standing to the side, Elder Qingmu was utterly shocked. Was this really the same Old Dragon Emperor who had been the undisputed ruler of the continent in his childhood memories?

Despite a sliver of doubt in his heart, the overwhelming aura of bloodline and power convinced Elder Qingmu that the person before him was indeed the missing Old Dragon Emperor.

Without further hesitation, he knelt down and said, "Qingmu greets His Majesty the Dragon Emperor!"

Qingmu's sudden kneeling made Zhukun realize that he and Xiao Yan were also present.

Zhukun's expression turned noticeably colder towards Qingmu, merely nodding slightly. "Qingmu, I didn't expect you to have already cultivated to the level of Two-Star Dou Saint and become the Grand Elder of 'East' Dragon Island."

Zhukun emphasized the word "east" to enhance the tone.

Elder Qingmu looked distressed. "Your His Majesty the Dragon Emperor, it is my incompetence that is to blame."

Zhukun did not blame Elder Qingmu, but simply said, "The responsibility for the division of Dragon Island does not lie with you. Your perseverance in waiting for my return is already commendable."

Upon being praised by Zhukun, Elder Qingmu's bitter expression instantly vanished, replaced by joy.

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor!"

Zhukun ignored Elder Qingmu and turned to Xiao Yan: "Boy, your purpose this time shouldn't just be to bring Qingmu to see me, right?"

"Could it be that you're showing off your current strength, which is comparable to Four-Star Dou Sheng?" A hint of surprise flashed in Zhukun's eyes.

Even with the help of his ten drops of essence blood, such a significant improvement in such a short time is truly astonishing.

Elder Qingmu looked at Xiao Yan in surprise.

Four-Star Dou Sheng?

Wasn't he only at the Semi-Saint level? How come he's Four-Star Dou Sheng? Could he be hiding his aura?

Elder Qingmu swallowed hard, completely surprised that Xiao Yan had grown to such a level.

Thinking back to when he first met Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan was just a minor Dou Venerate, but now his strength has far surpassed his own, which is simply too shocking.

Xiao Yan ignored Elder Qingmu's shocked gaze and said to Zhukun, "Senior, the purpose of our visit here is that Zi Yan and I went to an ancient ruin for training. In that ruin, I found a fruit."

That fruit is called the Dragon Emperor Origin Fruit!

As he spoke, Xiao Yan took out the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit and its sapling, which he had stored perfectly, from his Storage Ring.