Studying the Emperor Array, another year passed

"Crunch"

With his fists clenched, Xiao Lin also felt a tremendous increase in his own strength.

It's important to understand that once you reach the Dou Sheng realm, unless you have an exceptionally great stroke of luck, it's almost impossible to advance one star at once.

After all, the saying that one star represents one level of the Dou Sheng Realm is no joke!

Although Xiao Lin's current improvement is not as monstrous as Xiao Yan's in the Original Work, it is still quite exaggerated.

Don't forget, it only took Xiao Lin seven or eight years to go from breaking through to Dou Sheng to reaching the Mid-Four-Star Dou Sheng!

In that short time, even a normal Dou Sheng might not be able to break through to the first star.

It's safe to say that Xiao Lin has every reason to be proud!

"It's alright, at least my cultivation level has increased by one star!"

Just as Xiao Lin was rejoicing, Zhukun suddenly spoke up.

Judging from his expression, he didn't seem entirely satisfied with this...

"Thank you so much, Senior Zhukun, for your kindness!"

After regaining his senses, Xiao Lin also solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute to Zhukun.

Although he was refining the Dragon Emperor Essence Blood at the time, he was still Dou Sheng). How could Xiao Lin not know that Zhukun had given him an extra drop of the Dragon Emperor Essence Blood later?

This can be seen from Zhukun, whose aura was weaker than before he helped Zhu Kun refine the Dragon Emperor Essence Blood.

In a place like this, what could possibly cause Zhukun, a Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint expert, to weaken his aura?

What else could it be besides him sacrificing his own Essence Blood?

"It's nothing serious. We're trapped here anyway and can't get out for now. Losing a couple of drops of Essence Blood will be fine after some recuperation."

Zhukun said in a nonchalant tone.

That's true, but it also shows that Zhukun was genuinely grateful for his care of Zi Yan.

Otherwise, there would have been no need for him to use a second drop of his Essence Blood to help Xiao Lin improve his strength!

In Xiao Lin's eyes, his care for Zi Yan was out of his own good, and he didn't ask for anything in return from Zhukun.

But all of this clearly had a different meaning in Zhukun's eyes.

For him, nothing was more important than his daughter!

Afterwards, Xiao Lin also consulted Zhukun, the current top expert in the Dou Qi Continent, about some cultivation-related issues.

Zhukun told him everything truthfully without hiding anything.

To be honest, there are very few people left who can guide Xiao Lin's cultivation now.

And Zhukun happens to be one of these few people!

Under Zhukun's guidance, Xiao Lin also felt that he had gained a lot.

It has to be said, but having the guidance and experience of those who came before is truly beneficial!

This will at least save you from taking many detours on the path of cultivation.

Don't underestimate this kind of guidance; it can't directly improve a person's cultivation level, but it can undoubtedly greatly accelerate your future cultivation speed!

It must be said that Xiao Lin's contact with Zi Yan and Zhukun this time was extremely worthwhile!

Even though he hadn't managed to free Zhukun from the Ancient Emperor's Cave beforehand, the current gains alone were enough to make Xiao Lin grin from ear to ear.

"It will still be some time before Zi Yan completes my inheritance. What are your plans before then?"

On this day, after Zhukun had finished instructing Xiao Lin on all the matters concerning his cultivation, he calmly asked...

Having lived alone in this Ancient Emperor's Cave for thousands of years, he hasn't been feeling bored lately.

Of course, for Zhukun, as long as his daughter is by his side, none of this matters!

"As for me, I'm naturally improving my Formation skills while also trying to study the Emperor Array that trapped Senior Zhukun in the Ancient Emperor's Cave!"

Xiao Lin said the same thing.

"Alright, then do as you please. I'll be waiting for the day you break through the Emperor Array and free me!"

Zhukun smiled and then ignored Xiao Lin.

Clearly, Zhukun wanted to spend more time looking at his daughter.

Even though Zi Yan is currently receiving the inheritance and has fallen into a deep sleep, Zhukun's gaze still cannot leave her for even a second!

Seeing this, Xiao Lin simply shrugged and didn't comment further.

And so, in the days that followed, whenever Xiao Lin had free time, he would come to the Ancient Emperor's Cave to study that Emperor Array.

Oh, by the way, since it will take some time for Zi Yan to receive the inheritance of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, Xiao Lin did go to inform First Elder Su Qian in advance.

Su Qian had a close relationship with Zi Yan, so he would naturally worry if Zi Yan didn't show up for a long time.

However, Xiao Lin did not mention the real reason to Su Qian, only saying that Zi Yan had broken through again and thus fell into a deep sleep, and was now staying in his Trial Grounds.

Su Qian naturally trusted Xiao Lin in this regard.

The real reason why Xiao Lin didn't tell Su Qian was actually quite simple.

After all, both the Ancient Emperor's Cave and the Old Dragon Emperor Zhukun involve too many things, too much!

This is not someone like Su Qian, who hasn't even reached the Dou Zun Realm yet, can afford to interact with.

There are some things that, if you're not at a certain level of understanding, will not benefit you if you encounter them too much.

Thus, the matter concerning Zi Yan and the Ancient Emperor's Cave beneath the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower can be considered temporarily closed.

At the same time, Xiao Lin became busy again, and didn't even have time to pay attention to Xiao Yan!

Currently, Xiao Lin mainly focuses his energy on condensing Spirit Seal, improving his level as Spirit Array Master, and occasionally going to the Ancient Emperor's Cave to study that Emperor Array.

Upon further investigation, it must be said that it truly lived up to its reputation as Emperor Array left behind by the Tou She Ancient God!

Even though Xiao Lin is the only Spirit Array Master on the Dou Qi Continent and has reached the level of Earth Tier Spirit Array Master, he still only has a superficial understanding of that Emperor Array.

Just as Xiao Lin had predicted, to successfully research that Emperor Array, he would need to at least reach the level of a Heaven Tier Spirit Array Master!

It was under these circumstances that a year slowly passed.

During this period, Xiao Lin did not return to the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace in Central Plains, and even the Xiao Household of the Jia Ma Empire only returned once.

This trip back was merely a formality to let them know I was safe.

However, Xiao Lin's strength has improved remarkably within this year.

First of all, his cultivation level, which was about to reach the Late Four-Star Dou Sheng, has now been completely surpassed!

He's just one minor realm away from becoming Five-Star Dou Sheng!

Secondly, his Spirit Array Master level has also taken a step forward, reaching the Mid Earth Tier!

It's only two minor realms away from reaching the Heavenly Rank.

Finally, there's his spiritual realm.

As his Dou Qi cultivation and Spirit Array Master level improved, Xiao Lin had a premonition that when he entered the ranks of Five-Star Dou Sheng, his soul realm would definitely also break through!

You should know that when you reach the Dou Sheng Realm, every increase in your strength is equivalent to your soul undergoing a small sublimation.

This is also why many people who do not specialize in cultivating their souls, after reaching the Middle-Level Dou Sheng, possess at least a soul at the mid-to-late stage of the Heavenly Realm.