Insect Nest

Ding!

[Host's strength has increased. Current... Mid-Stage Two-Star Dou Sheng.]

The system's abrupt voice rang out, followed by a powerful aura spilling from Xie Tianxiao's body.

"Is something wrong?"

Seeing this, the Queen Medusa's delicate brows furrowed slightly. Could the Soul Hall people have come for them?

"No, my strength improved a little, and I failed to keep it under control for a moment."

Xie Tianxiao shook his head. With a thought, he withdrew his aura.

Heavenly Flames truly deserved to be called Heavenly Earth Spirit Objects that even the system wanted to devour. Falling Heart Flame in particular possessed an exceptionally powerful effect in tempering Dou Qi.

Ever since reaching the Dou Sheng realm, he had barely cultivated at all. Yet because he had devoured two Falling Heart Flames, the Heart Flame continuously generated within his body had nearly doubled.

Coupled with its constant, unceasing refinement of his Dou Qi, Xie Tianxiao's strength had naturally risen by a small stage at this moment.

"I see."

After hearing Xie Tianxiao's words, the Queen Medusa asked no further questions. She merely rested her head against his shoulder, looking languid...

Insect One sped through the void. Before long, a region filled entirely with yellow sand appeared in view.

After crossing its border, Xie Tianxiao followed Insect One and descended onto a barren mountain.

Several towering trees stood there, their branches and leaves withered, their canopies covering half the sky. Gusts of eerie wind carrying sand and dust swept past, making the place seem utterly lifeless.

Aside from that, there were three insect beasts, snow-white all over, with liquid-like substance flowing across their surfaces and transparent wings growing from their bodies.

They were gnawing on the dead branches and rotten leaves scattered across the ground. Their occasional squeaks made one's skin