Xiao Yan did not have to wait long. On the fifth day, Yao Lao's body, which had remained motionless all this time, suddenly shuddered. Then an aura like a mighty dragon erupted from it. Sensing its formidable power, Xiao Yan retreated some distance. This aura was considerably stronger than he had anticipated!
"Nine Revolutions Peak Dou Zun..." Sensing the aura erupting from Yao Lao, Xiao Yan slowly exhaled. Such strength could practically be called the limit of the Dou Zun realm, only a single step away from Half-Saint!
Though that single step could bar countless people from advancing for the rest of their lives, Yao Lao had only just been resurrected, and his strength had yet to recover fully. Once he recovered completely and spent some time cultivating in seclusion, reaching that realm would hardly be impossible. In fact, Yao Lao already felt as though he had faintly brushed against the Half-Saint realm. Perhaps it would not be long before he could attempt a breakthrough.
"At last, I'm alive again..." Feeling the power surging within him, Yao Lao could not help sighing with emotion. He looked at Xiao Yan, who still appeared somewhat exhausted, and a gentle smile spread across his face. "Little fellow, I truly owe you my thanks this time."
"There's no need for that between us." Xiao Yan shook his head, then took a jade bottle from his Storage Ring. At the sight of it, Yao Lao's expression froze slightly. With his perceptive abilities, he could naturally sense just how familiar the soul fluctuations within the bottle were. Even with his composure, ripples stirred in his heart. "This is..."
"Teacher, this is Han Feng's soul. I found him in the Black-Corner Region and uncovered the truth about what happened back then, so I killed him. Now I'll