While Heavenly Cloud Manor and Tribulation Crossing Sect were making their own preparations, Xiao Yan in the Heavenly Cloud Manor was naturally not idle either. In his continuous cultivation over the past period of time, his cultivation level has been completely stabilized at the Two-Star Origin Emperor level. Bai Hua and others have also made progress in their cultivation levels.
Since witnessing Wu Du's power that day, Xiao Yan has gained a deeper understanding of the Tribulation Crossing Sect. As one of the four major powers and a powerful sect with Yuan Zun expert, the terrifying nature of the Tribulation Crossing Sect is not hard to imagine. Although Heavenly Cloud Manor is helping him this time, if Xiao Yan is not fully prepared, he will probably be completely defeated in the Central Region.
Having considered this, Xiao Yan, feeling a sense of gravity, turned his attention back to his nine avatars.
His cultivation level is temporarily consolidated, and it will be impossible to improve it in the short term. His Dou Technique techniques also need time to be honed, so it will be difficult to make progress in the same way. In comparison, the Nine Revolutions Avatar Art has much more room for improvement. With Xiao Yan's current financial resources, it should not be difficult for him to accumulate the cultivation level of the nine transformations in a short period of time. If he is lucky enough to break through to the Origin Emperor, it will be a great help.
Inside the dormitory, Xiao Yan sat cross-legged on the bed with his eyes closed. His powerful Spiritual Strength surged out, transforming into nine avatars. In front of each avatar was a large pile of Spirit Stone. As the cultivation techniques within the nine avatars circulated rapidly, streams of powerful energy quickly flowed into them, and the bodies of the nine avatars became increasingly solid.
After several days of frantic absorption, the mountain of Spirit Stone piled up in Xiao Yan 'Storage Ring had been mostly consumed. Among them were many Mid-Grade Spirit Stone, which Xiao Yan treasured. However, for the sake of the cultivation of his nine avatars, he dared not be stingy in the slightest. Under this bombardment at the cost of Spirit Stone, the cultivation of the nine avatars finally broke through to the Nine-Star Origin King. However, at the same time, the absorption speed of Origin Qi by the nine avatars slowed down uncontrollably, and their demand for Origin Qi became increasingly enormous. Finally, just as the Spirit Stone in Xiao Yan's Storage Ring were about to be exhausted, the absorption of Origin Qi by the nine avatars finally stopped completely, and their cultivation stagnated at the Peak Origin King, unable to advance any further.
The fact that the cultivation of the nine avatars had stagnated greatly shocked Xiao Yan Xiao Yan. However, after searching around, he found the following: although the Nine Revolutions Avatar Art could condense nine avatars with cultivation comparable to the original body, it was still Human Class Dou Technique. It was already quite difficult for the avatars to reach the Origin King realm, and the Peak Origin King was the limit of the Nine Revolutions Avatar Art. This meant that the strength of these nine avatars would have no further improvement.
Xiao Yan felt quite helpless about this. Who could have imagined that such a mishap would occur just as the Tribulation Crossing Sect was about to attack? As a result, Xiao Yan's overall strength would be affected to some extent, which was undoubtedly bad news.
"Call..."
Before the bed, Xiao Yan exhaled a long breath of pent-up air, his eyes flashing rapidly. Since the strength of his nine avatars had been suppressed, the only trump cards he could hope for now were his powerful Dou Technique.
While Xiao Yan and the others were waiting for the arrival of the Tribulation Crossing Sect inside the Heavenly Cloud Manor, in the depths of the Endless Void in the northern sky, before a cave surrounded by golden light, three figures stood prominently.
"Hehe, not bad, Six-Star Yuan Zong, much stronger than I expected. It seems you've gained quite a bit within the Dragon Cave!"
The elderly man in the golden robe smiled broadly at the handsome young man with blond hair before him, his satisfaction deepening. This drew laughter from the other person beside him. The blond youth, somewhat bewildered, scratched his head, then quickly regained his composure, as if remembering something. He turned his gaze back to the elderly man and hurriedly said:
"Clan leader, you once promised me that if my cultivation reached the Yuan Zong, you would allow me to leave the Dragon Clan. Now..."
"Hey, you little rascal, I've spent so much time and effort training you, and you're already thinking about that kid right after coming out of the Dragon Cave."
Before the young man could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the old man's teasing laughter. The person he was referring to was undoubtedly Xiao Yan, and the blond youth in front of him was Xiao Jin other than Xiao Jin, whom he had taken away from Xiao Yan's side long ago.
After many years, Xiao Jin has also changed tremendously. Not only has he transformed into human form, but his cultivation has also reached the Yuan Zong realm. To be honest, this speed is much more terrifying than Xiao Yan's. Of course, this is inseparable from the various rare resources of the Dragon Clan, but at the same time, it is also inseparable from Xiao Jin's own efforts.
Hearing the old man's laughter and scolding, Xiao Jin couldn't help but smile awkwardly. He then turned his expectant gaze to the old man, who looked so pitiful. The old man couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile, muttering "ungrateful wretch" under his breath before saying:
"That kid is currently in the Central Region. If you want to go there, I'll have Long Lin accompany you."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jin's expression changed drastically, causing the old man before him to exchange a glance with Long Lin beside him. The latter shook his head helplessly, then looked at Xiao Jin, raised his head slightly, and said:
Let's go.
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Jin immediately followed behind Long Lin, and the two flew away into the dark void. Afterwards, the old man watched their departing figures, chuckled and shook his head, then slowly took a deep breath, his brows furrowing slightly, and murmured to himself:
"I wonder how my Xiao Jin compares to that dragon maiden of the Purple-Gold Dragon Clan...?"
A glint of anticipation flashed in the old man's cloudy eyes.
After many days, the Tribulation Crossing Sect finally took action again, and their vast procession arrived outside the Heavenly Cloud Manor. Inside the manor, the manor lord Luo Cheng, along with the Seven Heroes of the Luo Clan and a group of elders, were already waiting for the arrival of the Tribulation Crossing Sect.
As the protective array enveloping the city was opened from within, a powerful force appeared before the eyes of the experts from the Tribulation Crossing Sect. This time, Xiao Yan and his group were among them, including Lian'er and even Xiao Yi Xian. They knew that Luo Cheng's words last time could not deceive Wu Du; otherwise, the latter would not have launched such a large-scale attack today. Therefore, they would face this battle head-on.