Exotic Fire Wings and Evolution

A Dou Crystal was only a tiny thing, yet it was the crystallization of all the Dou Qi within a person's body, containing incomparably vast energy.

Only by condensing a Dou Crystal could one truly enter the hall of Dou Qi cultivation, rise above the mundane, command one region, and be called an expert.

Using the Mysterious Tier Low-grade cultivation technique he currently practiced to mobilize his Dou Crystal, Zhang Yuan felt a wave of comfort spread throughout his body. Both the quality and transmission speed of his Dou Qi were several times greater than before his breakthrough.

Following his instincts, he mobilized his Dou Qi with all his strength. His body suddenly shook as the Dou Qi passed through his meridians, seeped through his bones, fused into his cells, then surged from the acupoints throughout his body. It reached beyond his skin, covered his entire body, and merged into the distorted Dou Qi Gauze.

The distortion in the Dou Qi Gauze stopped instantly. Bolstered by Dou Qi, it solidified into a suit of silver-purple armor, with patterns of purple flames and silver lightning across the chest, surrounded by dragon-shaped markings.

"Dou Qi Armor!"

Zhang Yuan clenched his fists, a smile appearing on his face.

After fifteen years since transmigrating, at sixteen years old, he had finally reached the Da Dou Shi realm and escaped the lowest rung.

Although Xiao Yan was currently at Three-stage Dou Qi and would reach this level in less than three years, Zhang Yuan was still immensely satisfied.

"Hmm?"

Zhang Yuan had wanted to further experience the power of his Dou Crystal, but he felt a hunger rise from the depths of his soul.

He was no stranger to this sensation. He had felt it some time after obtaining the Thunderforce Flame; it was a signal that the Thunderforce Flame desired to evolve and transform.

Without hesitation, he pushed open the door and left the Training Room, only to find Xiao Yan standing outside. His face carried worry and unease, but he calmed the moment he saw Zhang Yuan.

"Cousin, did you successfully break through?" Xiao Yan asked.

"Yan, you're worrying too much. Didn't you see this?" Zhang Yuan patted the armor covering his body.

"Dou Qi Armor is the mark of a Da Dou Shi." Old Yao appeared beside Xiao Yan, his eyes filled with approval.

He could sense that Zhang Yuan's strength had improved greatly. Though he had only just broken through, he could already reign supreme among Da Dou Shi.

"Yan, I have something to do. We'll talk later."

Zhang Yuan nodded to Xiao Yan, then suddenly bent his knees and leaped high into the air.

As he reached the highest point and began to fall, silver-purple fiery wings suddenly emerged from his back. He flew into the sky, exceptionally conspicuous against the night, but soon vanished beyond the horizon.

"Hiss..."

Xiao Yan slapped himself to make sure he was not seeing things.

Then he swallowed and asked Old Yao, "Teacher, has Cousin already become a Dou Wang expert!?"

The hallmark of a Dou Wang was Dou Qi Wings. This was common knowledge.

"He only just broke through to Da Dou Shi," Old Yao answered, his eyes also carrying astonishment.

"Then why can Cousin form Dou Qi Wings?" Xiao Yan asked eagerly.

As someone who had transmigrated from Earth, he might have desired to fly on his own even more than the people of this world.

If Zhang Yuan could fly as a Da Dou Shi, did that mean he could as well?

"That isn't Dou Qi Wings." Old Yao shook his head. "It should be Exotic Fire Wings. Little Yuan truly is a genius, to have created such a Dou Technique. Back when I was in the Central Region, I had never heard of anyone with Heavenly Flames forming wings to fly. However, that may have something to do with the strength required to subdue Heavenly Flames."

Even the weakest Heavenly Flame could not be forcibly subdued by an expert below the Dou Wang realm, so naturally no one had attempted Exotic Fire Wings.

Perhaps someone had enhanced Dou Qi Wings with Heavenly Flames, but when Old Yao subdued his Heavenly Flame, he was already at the peak of Dou Zong. He could walk through the void and had no need for Dou Qi Wings, so he had never tried it.

"Exotic Fire Wings." Xiao Yan's eyes grew even brighter.

If he cultivated the Flame Mantra and successfully subdued a Heavenly Flame before becoming a Dou Wang, could he also learn to fly in advance?

Zhang Yuan had no idea that his small act of showing off had given Xiao Yan a new line of thought concerning Heavenly Flames.

If he had known, he might have explained that not every Heavenly Flame could form wings. The Two Dragon Thunder Gang Fire was somewhat special because it also contained lightning power. He had only barely figured out the trick after reaching the Peak Dou Master realm, because the Peak Dou Master realm had barely touched upon the external release of Dou Qi that only a Da Dou Shi could achieve.

Only by using the rudimentary external release of Dou Qi to support the Heavenly Flame had he barely managed to form Exotic Fire Wings. Even then, he could not use them often, as he had too little Dou Qi to squander.

Unlike now, after becoming a Da Dou Shi, he could control the external release of Dou Qi more precisely. Its consumption had been greatly reduced, while he also possessed more Dou Qi to expend.

Moreover, he had a premonition that once the Thunderforce Flame evolved again, he might be able to form Exotic Fire Wings and fly without consuming Dou Qi at all. By then, it would be a whole new world.

Whoosh!

While pondering this, he had already flown to the summit of a secluded mountain. He cupped his fists toward the empty air and said, "Senior, please come out and meet me."

His voice boomed like thunder, startling countless birds into flight and sending many low-level Magical Beasts fleeing.

After dozens of breaths passed without anyone appearing, Zhang Yuan had no choice but to speak again. "Senior, don't tell me I have to return and ask Xun Er to invite you?"

As soon as he spoke, he sensed a ripple in the distance. A figure flashed several times before arriving not far from him, entirely shrouded beneath a black robe. Dou Qi Wings spread from his back, giving off immense pressure.

"What is it?" Ling Ying asked in a lowered voice.

"May I know Senior's name?" Zhang Yuan asked.

"Ling Ying," Ling Ying replied.

"Senior, please draw down heavenly lightning for me," Zhang Yuan said.

Once a cultivator reached the Dou Wang realm, they had the foundation to roam the Dou Qi Continent. They could form Dou Qi Wings and directly mobilize a small amount of external Dou Qi energy. Dou Emperor experts could mobilize large amounts of external energy of the same attribute, while High-level Dou Huang could remain suspended in the void for a short time without external support.

Ling Ying was a peak Dou Huang with a dark attribute. He came from a subordinate force of the Ancient Clan in the Central Region and would not fear even ordinary Dou Zong.

With his strength, even if he did not possess lightning-attributed Dou Techniques, he could still use other methods to draw down the heavenly lightning that existed in nature.

"Heavenly lightning? No wonder you came here." Ling Ying nodded lightly.

He had secretly protected Zhang Yuan for nearly two years and knew some of his cultivation methods, such as using the Two Dragon Thunder Gang Fire to devour lightning power and temper his body.

Though Zhang Yuan had previously only been at the Peak Dou Master realm, his body was already comparable to certain Third-tier Magical Beasts. That was why he had been able to kill Da Dou Shi.

The mountain they currently stood upon was Black Rock Mountain, a well-known mountain near Wutan City. It produced magnetic Black Profound Iron and was controlled by the Ao Ba Family.

Because there was a Black Profound Iron vein in the mountain range, thunderclouds lingered overhead all year long, and heavy rain often fell without warning.

"Young Master Zhang Yuan, please wait a moment."

Ling Ying circulated his cultivation technique, his body turning into a black shadow as he darted toward the higher skies.

Xun Er had asked him to serve as Zhang Yuan's protector, so he would naturally fulfill his duty faithfully.

Looking in the direction Ling Ying had vanished, Zhang Yuan thought to himself, Living off a rich woman really is wonderful.

It was only because the Ancient Clan did not accept "trash" as sons-in-law; otherwise, he...

Well, becoming a live-in son-in-law meant he could not take concubines, so he still could not accept it.

"So I still need to become stronger, then I can live off her while keeping my pride." Zhang Yuan's gaze sharpened as he slowly descended onto the mountaintop, then covered his entire body with the Two Dragon Thunder Gang Fire and began regulating his breath.

Boom!

About a quarter of an hour later, silver serpents danced wildly through the sky as thunderclaps continuously exploded.

Before several mine entrances on Black Rock Mountain, the guards of the Ao Ba Family immediately began shouting, "Retreat to the wooden platforms at once! It's about to rain."

"Damn it, didn't the surveyor say there wouldn't be any thunderstorms from tonight until noon tomorrow?"

"He probably worked too hard on some woman and got it wrong."

"Damn it, I'm reporting this to the family."

Zhang Yuan knew nothing of this.

The Two Dragon Thunder Gang Fire on his body suddenly stirred excitedly, making him abruptly raise his head.

"It's here!"

Boom!

Silver lightning descended.

The Two Dragon Thunder Gang Fire transformed into two silver-purple dragons that coiled around Zhang Yuan, continuously devouring the lightning.

Most of it became part of the Two Dragon Thunder Gang Fire, while the refined portion entered Zhang Yuan's body and tempered every part of him.

The entire process lasted roughly three hours.

Dawn broke across the distant sky.

Zhang Yuan suddenly opened his eyes.

"It's time to evolve!"

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