Cangwu Essence, Foundation of a Dou Emperor

Yao Wan heard the Yao Di phantom's soft sigh and could not help raising her head to look toward the outskirts of the Place of Inheritance in the distance.

"Did you sense anything?"

the Yao Di phantom asked.

"Though its vitality has faded, it has left behind an immense amount of power, nearly inexhaustible even for a Dou Sheng... Enough to nurture a Dou Emperor, perhaps?"

"A Nine Star Dou Sheng is probably the limit."

The Yao Di phantom shook her head, then unconsciously lifted her gaze as if she were looking at something.

"Becoming a Dou Emperor in this world is not so easy."

"Ah... Is something missing?"

Yao Wan lowered the hand she had pressed against the divine tree's trunk, and her body gave a slight shudder. The energy dormant within the Sacred Cangwu Tree from beginning to end was simply too vast and too pure. It had become like this; even the slightest touch brought forth a stinging pain like an electric current.

Yao Wan could not help wondering how one was supposed to use the tremendous energy within the Sacred Cangwu Tree. Or rather... was this really stored energy, and not a bomb that would explode at the slightest touch?

The question rose uncontrollably in her heart.

Although the energy was immense, it was also far too violent. Forget absorbing and refining it—even using it would not be easy. If anything went wrong, even high-level Dou Shengs would be in for a rough time.

Yet Yao Wan's unconscious, casual words caught the Yao Di phantom's attention once again.

"You sensed that already?"

The Yao Di phantom frowned unconsciously. If that were truly the case, it would be far too frightening.

"Of course not... I merely know that becoming a Dou Emperor is indeed a thing, just