An astonishing column of water gushed out from the Hidden Dragon Abyss, reaching a height of a hundred feet. Just as it was about to touch the seawater above, it suddenly exploded with a bang, transforming into countless cold, tiny water droplets that poured down upon the entire Sea Flood Dragon Clan.
Outside the Hidden Dragon Abyss, Hai Zhantian and Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon stared in shock at this scene. Then, as they came to their senses, they saw another towering blue pillar of flame erupt from the Hidden Dragon Abyss. However, unlike before, this time the pillar of fire quietly dissipated in mid-air. At the same time, it stirred up all the energy of heaven and earth in this space. This time, not only Dou Qi, but also the Origin Qi of heaven and earth was affected!
Upon realizing this, Hai Zhantian and Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon's expressions changed again. If Xiao Yan could draw upon the Origin Qi of heaven and earth, then it meant that his cultivation level, which was currently cultivating in the Hidden Dragon Abyss, had probably already broken through to the Origin Transformation Realm!
"This kid... he's really surprising!"
Standing outside the Hidden Dragon Abyss, Hai Zhantian looked at the cave in front of him with a surprised expression. The Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon beside him nodded repeatedly. Then, his gaze turned and he saw the powerful members of the Sea Flood Dragon Clan surging in from outside the Holy Altar.
These people must have been drawn here by the commotion earlier, but at this moment, Xiao Yan is probably at a critical stage of his breakthrough and absolutely cannot be disturbed by any external factors, otherwise, all his previous efforts may be in vain.
"Buzz!"
However, before the Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon could make a move, Hai Zhantian was one step ahead. His body trembled slightly, and his powerful aura immediately swept out, forcing back the Sea Tribe experts who were rapidly approaching the altar. At the same time, his majestic voice also spread out from his mouth.
"From this moment forward, seal off the area within one hundred feet around the altar. No one is permitted to enter!"
At his command, everyone outside the altar was greatly alarmed and quickly retreated with their companions. Hai Zhantian, however, seemed still uneasy. With a wave of his sleeve, a vast power rapidly spread outwards, enveloping the entire altar before he withdrew his gaze.
The Heaven-Devouring Flood Dragon beside him witnessed everything that was happening. He was surprised that Hai Zhantian would care so much about Xiao Yan. Perhaps Hai Mochen was involved, but he believed that he was more attracted by the latter's potential.
Yes, at such a young age, he possessed such cultivation, and his combat strength was unprecedented in their lives. But what shocked them most was that Xiao Yan was not only incredibly powerful in the field of cultivation, but also deeply versed in alchemy. This was something that probably no one on the entire continent could match. Most importantly, Xiao Yan's character and temperament were far beyond what ordinary people could achieve. This was precisely why the Sea Tribe was so grateful to him, and perhaps this was the biggest reason why Hai Zhantian had such high hopes for him.
As the energy within this space surged violently, powerful streams of heaven and earth energy rushed madly into the Hidden Dragon Abyss. A huge energy vortex also condensed above the Hidden Dragon Abyss. The mighty heaven and earth energy rapidly converged, transforming into an astonishing storm that swirled rapidly above the altar, continuously pouring massive amounts of energy into the Hidden Dragon Abyss below.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan, who was deep within the Hidden Dragon Abyss, was also frantically absorbing and refining the vast energy surging in from the outside world.
Pale blue flames burned fiercely on Xiao Yan's body, filtering the incoming energy before it entered his meridians. After being refined by his cultivation technique and further purified by the Heavenly Flames, the energy then entered the Xiao Yan Qi Cyclone Space.
Compared to three years ago, the Flame Mantra Technique is now quite different. After Xiao Yan successfully refined the Sea Heart Flame, the level of the Flame Mantra also increased. Judging from the current situation, its speed is probably comparable to, or even surpasses, High Spirit Class technique. However, it is still inferior to Intent Grade technique. Nevertheless, it is certain that among all Spirit Class techniques, there are very few that can rival Xiao Yan's current Flame Mantra.
The advancement of the Flame Mantra directly affected Xiao Yan's cultivation speed. Judging from the current speed at which Xiao Yan absorbs and refines energy, it is undoubtedly dozens of times faster than it was three years ago. This further proves the gap between Human Class and Spirit Class cultivation techniques.
Not only that, but Xiao Yan's cultivation this time is also different from the past.
Among all the energy absorbed and refined, besides Dou Qi, there was an even larger amount of Origin Qi. Streams of energy were continuously injected into the Qi Cyclone Space. Dou Qi transformed into an ocean of energy, while Origin Qi autonomously condensed within the Qi Cyclone Space, turning into a fist-sized milky-white energy bead. This was proof of breaking through to the Origin Transformation Realm.
The Origin Pearl is something that all Origin Transformation Realm experts and Origin Return Realm experts must possess. Only by forming the Origin Pearl can one prove that their cultivation has broken through to the Dou Di and become a true Origin Transformation Realm expert.
The Origin Pearl can only be formed and exist between the Origin Transformation Realm and the Origin Return Realm. Its purpose and value is to stabilize the balance between the Dou Qi and Origin Qi in the cultivator's body during these two stages, so as to ensure that the cultivator will not explode and die due to the mutual impact of the internal energies.
Only after one's cultivation reaches the Origin King Great Realm will the Origin Pearl within one's body decompose. At the same time, the Dou Qi originally present in the cultivator's body will be completely converted into Origin Qi, thus making one a true Origin King.
It can be said that the Origin Transformation Realm and the Origin Return Realm are actually a process in which the cultivator's internal Dou Qi transforms into Origin Qi. Once the transformation is completed, one will become Origin King and enter the ranks of the true powerhouses of the continent, receiving the respect of the world.
However, despite this, throughout history, there have been quite a few people who have ultimately failed at the path between the Origin Transformation Realm and the Origin Return Realm. Therefore, even if one successfully enters the Origin Transformation Realm, one must work even harder on the path of cultivation afterward, taking steady steps forward one at a time, in order to have any hope of breaking through.
With the frenzied infusion of energy, Xiao Yan's aura was rapidly rising at an extremely fast speed. In the blink of an eye, his aura had already surpassed the Late Origin Transformation Realm and was approaching the Return to the Origin Return Realm!
However, despite this, a vast amount of natural energy continued to flow in from the outside world, relentlessly pouring into Xiao Yan's body. After being refined by the Heavenly Flames, it was continuously injected into the Qi Cyclone Space. At the same time, Xiao Yan's aura was about to break through to the Origin Return Realm!
"Drink!"
But at that very moment, Xiao Yan suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes, a sharp azure light bursting forth from them. At the same time, a low shout rang out, and his hands swiftly rose, his ten fingers moving in unison, forming hand seals with lightning speed. Immediately afterward, the rising aura within Xiao Yan's body abruptly halted, and then rapidly receded like the Xiao Yan, suppressing the ever-expanding energy within the Qi Cyclone Space!
Then, the absorption and refinement of the energy of heaven and earth continued once again!