Breakthrough to Dou Master, Revival is in Sight!

On the stone platform atop the back mountain, Xiao Ze's breakthrough proceeded as naturally as water flowing into a channel.

He swallowed a massive amount of heaven and earth energy, the mottled Dou Qi circulating through his meridians before surging into his lower abdomen.

Once this unrefined Dou Qi mixed with his own purified energy, it threatened to contaminate his cultivation.

Furthermore, the influx of such a vast quantity of energy carried significant risks; if severe, it could damage his Dou Qi vortex and cause him to fall from the rank of Dou Practitioner.

Yet, facing this mottled energy, the Dou Qi vortex within Xiao Ze swallowed it all with indifference.

The pale blue Dou Qi vortex spun at high speed, acting like a whirlpool and erupting with a terrifying suction force.

Every bit of Dou Qi that entered the vortex, whether refined or mottled, was compressed with equal measure.

Impurities were purged, and the essence was condensed.

With every rotation, a trace of impurity was expelled, released through the pores of his body and his breath.

This frenzied consumption continued for a time until the Dou Qi within the vortex became pure to the extreme, as if it had reached a critical threshold.

Drip!

A single drop of liquid Dou Qi slowly emerged, eventually falling into the vortex. Unlike the pale blue Dou Qi, this liquid form was deeper in color.

Following the appearance of that first drop, liquid Dou Qi began to manifest in succession, like a light drizzle gathering within the vortex.

Once this liquid Dou Qi grew to a certain extent, it began to spontaneously circulate throughout Xiao Ze's entire body.

It nourished his blood, meridians, and bones.

His physical constitution soared at a rapid pace; his entire being felt as if it were sublimating, a sense of comfort permeating his whole body.

Xiao Ze even felt that his soul had been nourished, strengthening slightly.

Moreover, Xiao Ze keenly sensed that the texture of this liquid Dou Qi was somewhat different.

Despite being liquid, it possessed a texture akin to a solid—incredibly heavy and incomparably dense!

As time passed, Xiao Ze felt the drizzle within his Dou Qi vortex gradually subside.

The pale blue Dou Qi vortex continued to spin rapidly, radiating a sense of insatiable hunger.

Is it still not satisfied?

Xiao Ze thought to himself.

After sensing that the strength of his meridians had been greatly enhanced, Xiao Ze released his suppression of the Dou Qi vortex.

A more terrifying suction force erupted from the vortex, causing the heaven and earth energy to gather outside his body and form a massive whirlpool.

A vast amount of heaven and earth energy surged into his body through every available pore.

Xiao Ze remained calm, using his breathing and meditation as the foundation to organize and integrate the incoming energy, finally guiding it into his Dou Qi vortex.

The rain within the Dou Qi vortex, which had been gradually fading, began to intensify once more.

Xiao Xun'er watched the whirlpool of heaven and earth energy forming around Xiao Ze, her eyes filled with astonishment.

Beside her, a faint shadow slowly emerged, hiding within the darkness so that one could not distinguish its reality, as if it were merely a phantom.

"Miss, Young Master Xiao Ze's talent is likely rare even within the Ancient Clan. I have never seen such a display of power from someone merely breaking through to the Dou Master realm," Ling Ying said, his gaze filled with shock.

As a high-level Dou Emperor, he had seen many grand spectacles, but he had truly never seen anything like this!

"Indeed, Brother Xiao Ze's talent and aptitude are truly unparalleled. Perhaps he might even become a Venerable in the future, or even catch a glimpse of the opportunity to become a Saint!"

Xiao Xun'er watched Xiao Ze at the center of the whirlpool with eyes full of anticipation.

Ling Ying felt a sense of wonder upon hearing Xiao Xun'er hold Xiao Ze in such high regard.

A Dou Venerable was already an unreachable existence on the Dou Qi Continent.

As for a Dou Saint, that was a terrifying existence capable of carving out small worlds from the endless void!

However, Ling Ying did not remain silent as he had before, instead nodding in agreement.

Perhaps Young Master Xiao Ze could truly break through the layers of obstacles and shackles, and with the potential of a Venerable or even a Saint, marry the apple of the Ancient Clan's eye.

As the two fell silent, with only the whistling wind echoing in their ears, Xiao Xun'er suddenly looked toward the foot of the mountain.

"It seems Brother Xiao Ze's breakthrough phenomenon has also attracted the attention of the Xiao Clan. I shall go down and explain the situation."

Xiao Xun'er felt a bit uneasy and spoke to Ling Ying.

"Elder Ling, please look after Brother Xiao Ze to ensure no mishaps occur during his breakthrough."

"This subordinate understands, Miss!"

Ling Ying nodded and retreated back into the darkness, keeping a close watch on Xiao Ze's progress.

Xiao Xun'er arrived at the foot of the mountain just in time to run into Xiao Zhan, who had come to investigate.

"Xun'er, you are here? Could it be that Ze'er is up there?"

Seeing Xiao Xun'er appear, Xiao Zhan immediately associated the situation with Xiao Ze.

Although Xiao Ze kept a very low profile, as his father, Xiao Zhan still kept a close eye on his situation.

Basically, wherever Xiao Ze appeared, Xiao Xun'er was sure to be there; the two were almost inseparable, which was why Xiao Zhan asked this question.

"Yes, Uncle Xiao Zhan. Brother Xiao Ze is at a critical juncture in his breakthrough, so please do not disturb him, lest something go wrong midway."

Xiao Zhan was stunned.

A breakthrough?

Wasn't Ze'er a nine-star Dou Practitioner?

Suddenly, Xiao Zhan realized something and asked with some difficulty.

"A breakthrough to Dou Master?"

"Mm." Xiao Xun'er nodded with a smile.

Xiao Zhan immediately gasped; if this breakthrough succeeded, it would mean an eleven-year-old Dou Master!

"Hahaha, good, good, good! There is truly hope for the revival of the Xiao Clan!"

After the shock, Xiao Zhan finally burst into hearty laughter.

He said "good" several times in a row, repeating to himself: "Hope for revival! Hope for revival!"

"Good, good, good. Breaking through to Dou Master is a critical moment; no one must be allowed to disturb him. I will go and send back the other clansmen who intend to come and investigate!"

Xiao Zhan said decisively, "Please help look after Ze'er, Xun'er. If there is any mishap, I hope you will notify me."

"That goes without saying, Uncle Xiao Zhan!"

Xiao Xun'er smiled and said gently.

This was Brother Xiao Ze's father; in the future, she might have to change how she addressed him.

Having received Xiao Xun'er's response, Xiao Zhan hurried back.

He went to the key intersection leading to the back mountain and blocked the other clansmen who wanted to come and investigate.

After Xiao Zhan turned the clansmen away one by one, he stood at the intersection and could still see the peculiar phenomenon atop the back mountain.

"To have such a phenomenon when breaking through to Dou Master, Ze'er is truly a talent gifted by the heavens!"

Xiao Zhan already imagined that in a few years, Xiao Ze would surpass him and lead the Xiao Clan toward a more glorious future.

He patted his chest in relief and said to himself, "Before Ze'er has fully grown, I must protect him well!"

The surging energy of heaven and earth gradually returned to calm, and Xiao Ze slowly opened his eyes.

Feeling the pale blue Dou Qi vortex inside his body, which had shrunk by half, and the pool of liquid Dou Qi within the vortex that felt as dense as a solid, Xiao Ze felt a sense of satisfaction.

Looking at the other two system notifications, Xiao Ze decided to study them once he had some free time.

These were the notifications that had appeared after Xiao Xun'er broke through to a one-star Dou Practitioner.

For now, he should go and share the good news with Xun'er first.

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