The Heavenly Tomb Journey, Complete!

Just as Xiao Yan was about to completely step into the Half-Saint realm, he forcibly halted the surging momentum and began fiercely compressing it downward.

Nine-Transition Dou Zun Peak, Eight-Transition, Seven-Transition.

"Hehe, keep it up, little fellow."

A satisfied smile appeared on Xiao Xuan's face.

Compression, rebound, compression, rebound.

Xiao Yan's aura rose and fell repeatedly like a roller coaster, while his cultivation foundation grew increasingly solid throughout the process.

Half a year later.

Xiao Yan's aura finally stabilized at Peak Nine-Star Dou Zun. He had leaped from the early Eight-Star Dou Zun realm to Nine-Transition Dou Zun Peak, then compressed it back down to Peak Nine-Star Dou Zun.

He awoke!

Splash!

The pool water rippled as a figure shot out of it like lightning.

"Ancestor Xiao Xuan."

Xiao Yan bowed respectfully to the green-robed middle-aged man standing by the pool with his hands behind his back.

"Peak Nine-Star Dou Zun? You compressed it too ruthlessly, kid. I thought you would stop after compressing it to the Second or Third Transition."

Xiao Xuan sized Xiao Yan up and laughed.

"After reaching Peak Dou Zun, I want to walk the Nine-Turn Saint Ascension path myself."

Xiao Yan smiled.

"Mm. As a reward for not letting power blind you, I'll give you another gift."

Xiao Xuan beckoned, and a black glow appeared in his palm. At its center was a thin black silk shirt.

"This is?"

Xiao Yan's expression shifted.

"I saw that you took a sleeping Ancient Insect Emperor from the energy barrier at the entrance to the third level, so I made it into an Ancient Insect Emperor Robe. It can withstand attacks from Half-Saint experts."

"Come, drip a drop of Essence Blood onto it and take it. When you encounter an enemy, summon it with your mind. It will