The Body of a Dou Sheng

Old Man Shennong did not disappoint Xiao Yan. Before Xiao Yan arrived, he had already discussed a plan for Yao Lao's revival with the others. Xiao Yan read the final plan three times and found no oversights.

Yao Lao had originally devised a plan for his own revival, but it had been tailored to his strength as a Dou Zun and required only three Heavenly Flames.

Now Xiao Yan possessed four Heavenly Flames, and the quality of the medicinal herbs available to them had improved by leaps and bounds. More importantly, Yao Lao's soul alone could now contend with a Dou Sheng Expert. The plan naturally needed a sweeping overhaul.

With everyone pooling their ideas, the final plan brought all their resources to bear on Yao Lao's revival.

Everyone approved the plan, and Old Man Shennong, a Ninth-grade Alchemist, gave it his final endorsement. All that remained was for Xiao Yan to carry it out as required, and Yao Lao could return.

Still, a trace of regret lingered in Old Man Shennong's eyes. Xiao Yan, not he, would perform the final procedure. With his skill as a Ninth-grade Alchemist and his soul at Heavenly State Soul Grand Perfection, he could have taken it a step further. But in this process, the Heavenly Flames were what mattered most.

After Xiao Yan brought out the Fire Essence Demon Ginseng he had obtained from Burning Flame Valley, Old Man Shennong gave everyone another enormous surprise.

"The rest of the plan is sound, but I think we can change the body used for the revival," Old Man Shennong said slowly. "A body with only Dou Zun-level strength would be rather wasted on a soul at Heavenly State Soul Grand Perfection. Besides, if the revival leaves any flaws, it will become far harder for you