After absorbing the Power of the Great Dao from that energy node, just as expected, Xiao Yan indeed created ten more tents from the Great Dao of the Void.
Moreover, Xiao Yan also discovered that his Great Dao of the Void, besides helping him traverse the void, had another function: devouring!
The Great Dao of the Void can help Xiao Yan absorb the energy between heaven and earth at a faster speed, and after a simple refining process, it will flow into Xiao Yan's body, and then be refined by Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames.
Although it is roughly similar to self-absorption and refinement, the advantage of using the Power of the Great Dao to devour the energy of heaven and earth is that Xiao Yan can use it to devour those more powerful energies and avoid some of the energy's effects on himself.
In other words, when Xiao Yan uses the Power of the Great Dao to devour the lightning, the released lightning power will not have any effect on Xiao Yan's physical body. Instead, it will be directly sent into the Heavenly Flames for refinement and absorption. In this way, Xiao Yan's absorption of the lightning power is accelerated from another angle.
After a long while, when Xiao Yan rose from the void, the lightning power within his body had been completely refined by Xiao Yan, becoming a massive energy that merged into the vortex within Xiao Yan body, becoming a part of him.
After refining this energy, Xiao Yan was delighted to find that his cultivation level had actually improved slightly. Not only did it stabilize his Late Origin Transformation Realm cultivation, but it even improved as a result. This was an unexpected surprise!
Having enhanced his Power of the Great Dao and improved his cultivation, and having also subdued the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape, a powerhouse at the Origin Transformation Realm level, it has to be said that Xiao Yan's trip to the Ancient Ruins was incredibly fruitful!
After descending, Xiao Yan retrieved the medicine cauldron and the Purple Jade Pill from the cave, and then returned to the vicinity of the Lin She and the other person.
Upon seeing Xiao Yan descend, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape excitedly rushed forward, beaming as it looked at Xiao Yan and hurriedly asked:
"I wonder what kind of Purple Jade Pill you've refined, sir..."
"Here it is."
Without any hesitation, Xiao Yan casually tossed a purple pill the size of a dragon's eye to the giant ape. Upon seeing this, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape quickly and carefully caught it. The Lin She beside it looked at Xiao Yan with hesitation and worry in its eyes. However, when it saw the confident smile on Xiao Yan's lips, it secretly felt relieved.
Xiao Yan, after all, had traveled the continent for many years and had considerable experience. What the Lin She could think of, how could he not think of?
Although the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape in front of him has obtained the Purple Jade Pill, even if it has recovered its cultivation with the help of the pill, if it has any ulterior motives, it would not be difficult for Xiao Yan to kill it.
As expected, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape that had obtained the Purple Jade Pill did not hesitate at all. After confirming that the pill was correct, it quickly swallowed it, then sat down cross-legged on an open space not far from Xiao Yan and the other person, and began to use the pill to break the seal in its body.
About two hours later, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape sitting cross-legged suddenly opened its tightly closed eyes. At the same time, an extremely powerful aura burst out from its body, its strength comparable to that of the Middle Origin Transformation Realm expert!
"Huh? What happened? Why have I only recovered to the Middle Origin Transformation Realm? Kid, what did you do to me?!"
Upon realizing that its cultivation level was abnormal, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape's expression changed drastically. It looked at Xiao Yan with a gloomy expression, and a fierce look appeared deep in its eyes.
"Hey, so they really have turned their backs on us now..."
Xiao Yan sneered inwardly, then stepped forward again, shook his head with a smile, looked up at the former, and said:
"I'm telling you, you didn't even understand the pill formula you have, did you? The Purple Jade Pill can indeed remove the seal on you, but its effect only lasts for ten years after your cultivation was sealed. You've been sealed here for who knows how many years. It's already quite good that you've recovered to this extent. If you want to return to your peak, I'm afraid you'll have to find another way."
"What did you say!"
Upon hearing Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape was stunned. He hadn't expected that the method he had always believed to be the way to unseal the seal wouldn't be able to restore his full strength. In that case, wouldn't he be at a great disadvantage when facing Xiao Yan in front of him?
"Hmph, I'm done playing. Goodbye forever!"
The muscles on his face twitched slightly, Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape suddenly turned around, about to rush out of the ruins.
" Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape, you promised me you'd join my forces, so why are you trying to back out now?"
Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes, a mocking smile on his face. Upon hearing this, the latter grinned, revealing a cold smile, and said sarcastically:
"Hmph, yes, I did promise you, but that was only until you restored all my strength. Now that you haven't done so, why should I keep my promise?"
After saying this, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape was about to leave, but just as it turned around, Xiao Yan behind it raised his hand and snapped his fingers crisply.
The next instant, from the countless pores on the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape's body, wisps of pale blue flames suddenly rose up, enveloping the entire ape in the blink of an eye.
The sudden change caused the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape to freeze in shock. Just as it was about to mobilize its internal Origin Qi, Xiao Yan behind it sneered.
"I advise you not to try to mobilize the Origin Qi within your body. Otherwise, the Heavenly Flames on your body will only grow stronger, and you will bring about your own destruction. I won't be able to save you then."
Upon hearing this, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape was immediately alarmed. Its body, frozen in mid-air, remained motionless as it angrily roared without turning its head:
"You despicable brat!"
"Heh, I was just taking precautions. If you had come with me obediently, I wouldn't have had to resort to these methods. So, do you still want to leave now?"
"Don't push your luck! I, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape, will never be bound by anyone!"
So you're refusing?
Xiao Yan smiled, his eyes narrowed. At the same time, the raging flames burning on his body suddenly became even more ferocious. The terrifying temperature released slightly caused the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape to let out a miserable howl.
"Enough, enough! I promise you, I promise you!"
In the end, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape, and Xiao Yan smiled wryly. With a thought, the flames burning on the ape's body dissipated.
"Hehe, if you were more straightforward, I wouldn't have to go through all this trouble."
After giving the person in front of him a brief glance, Xiao Yan leaped into the air and led the two behind him at an extremely fast speed towards the outside of the Ancient Ruins.