novelraw 890. Advancement to the rank of Dou Sheng
890. Advancement to the rank of Dou Sheng
Xiao Yan didn't keep the three of them waiting for too long. Half a month after Lei Jingxiao left, Xiao Yan's fighting spirit gradually began to boil. The space around Xiao Yan hummed first, and then an indescribable terrifying suction force suddenly erupted from his body!
"here we go!"
Faced with this commotion, both Xun'er and Huo Zhi's eyes were filled with anticipation.
Another day passed, and Xiao Yan's aura soared into the heavens and earth!
Xiao Yan's advancement momentum was too great, and even the space set up by Xiao Xuan could not suppress it. The towering energy pillar actually rushed out of the space, and the space trembled violently wherever the pillar passed.
"Such astonishing battle aura fluctuations!"
The guards outside, including Xiao Le, were also startled when they saw this. They were quite surprised to find that the commotion was not caused by someone else intruding, but rather came from inside Xiao Xuan's tomb.
"That commotion... could it be an advancement to Dou Sheng?"
"Yes, it should be the young master."
"It's been less than two years since he arrived here, and he's gone from the mid-stage of a half-saint to a one-star Dou Sheng. That's ridiculously fast."
"It is indeed unbelievable. I remember it took me a full six years to go from the mid-stage of a half-saint to a one-star Dou Sheng in my lifetime."
"Judging from the condensation and energy purity of this beam of light, its foundation is clearly extremely solid."
"It must have been the owner's doing."
Inside the space, at the center of the light pillar.
Xiao Yan's body seemed to transform into a bottomless black hole, frantically devouring the energy of heaven and earth from all directions. The Dou Qi of the fourth level of the Heavenly Tomb was already exceptionally dense, and now, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, it was continuously absorbed by the pillar of light, ultimately flowing into Xiao Yan's limbs and bones. Under the influx of this massive amount of energy, his aura rose steadily!
Xiao Xuan stood with his hands behind his back in the void: "Sensing the heavens and earth, connecting with the origin, this is the most crucial step in advancing to the Dou Sheng realm. Originally, the time was short, and I was a little worried that this little guy would encounter some trouble, but unexpectedly, it went surprisingly smoothly."
What Xiao Xuan didn't know was that Xiao Yan's body had been shattered by a full-force attack from a four-star Dou Sheng on the night of the Pill Tower incident. That unforgettable experience made him understand the power of a Dou Sheng expert better than anyone else. This unique experience, unparalleled on the entire continent, actually honed Xiao Yan's abilities, and the energy of heaven and earth now obediently enveloped his body.
As Xiao Yan's aura continued to rise, five different colored flames, each possessing the power to boil the sea and burn the heavens, suddenly roared out from Xiao Yan's body!
Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, Sea Core Flame, Three Thousand Blazing Flames, Red Lotus Karmic Flame, Eight Desolate Annihilation Flame!
Five different flames hovered and circled around Xiao Yan, like guards protecting an emperor. Each of the five flames released unique attributes, yet they were all firmly controlled by Xiao Yan's power. The temperature of the entire space instantly soared to its extreme; if it weren't for Xiao Xuan's soul power stabilizing the space, it would have long since turned into a fiery inferno.
At the very moment the five fires manifested, Xun'er and Huo Zhi also experienced strong reactions simultaneously.
Huo Zhi's delicate body trembled slightly as she clearly felt a complex mix of awe and longing for closeness emanating from the Red Lotus Karmic Flame within her. Inside Xun'er's body, the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, ranked fourth, was drawn to the distant Five Flames Array. As a higher-ranking exotic flame, it sensed a challenge.
"A total of five different flames, two more than the three I forcibly fused back then. Among them are three flames that are ranked in the top ten of the different flame list. I wonder what kind of power they will have after they are completely fused." Xiao Xuan's eyes also showed some curiosity. At Xiao Xuan's level, there are very few things that can arouse his interest, but Xiao Yan's fusion of different flames is one of them.
Another point is what kind of fighting technique Xiao Yan will comprehend. All Dou Sheng powerhouses will comprehend their own abilities based on their first experience of controlling the power of heaven and earth. This fighting technique is often closely related to the individual; it may be their most important skill or an extension of their strongest fighting technique.
This ability may not be the strongest, but it is certainly the one that best suits the individual. Countless Dou Sheng powerhouses will come into contact with more Heaven-Rank Dou Techniques after they grow up, but the most important one is often the first Dou Technique that they comprehend on their own. How Xiao Yan will perform, and to what extent the Dou Technique he comprehends, is naturally something that Xiao Xuan is very concerned about.
Driven by the combined power of the Dou Qi within Xiao Xuan's remaining bloodline and the immense energy of the Eight Desolate Annihilation Flame, Xiao Yan's cultivation level surged upwards like an arrow released from a bow!
Early stage of a one-star Dou Sheng!
Mid-stage One-Star Dou Sheng!
Late-stage One-Star Dou Sheng!
Peak one-star Dou Sheng!
This incredible speed of advancement left Xun'er and Huo Zhi, who were watching from the sidelines, holding their breath.
Huo Zhi was happy for Xiao Yan, but a trace of worry also crossed her mind—the power he gained too quickly and too fiercely could affect the stability of his foundation.
Xun'er's worries were even more obvious and direct; her beautiful face was framed by furrowed brows. Xun'er was also very concerned about Xiao Yan's condition. After all, the temptation to directly break through to the two-star Dou Sheng realm in one go was almost irresistible to most people.
Seeing Xiao Yan's aura relentlessly rushing towards the threshold of the Two-Star Dou Sheng realm, even though Xiao Yan couldn't hear her now, she couldn't help but say, "Brother Xiao Yan, if you continue to try, you'll be stuck at this stage forever!"
At this crucial moment, the five-colored flames surrounding Xiao Yan, radiating an aura of world-destroying destruction, seemed to sense his command. They ceased merely hovering and circling, and began to merge in a mysterious trajectory!
Five distinct flames began to fuse under the guidance of the Burning Technique. This fusion was not so smooth, perhaps because of the addition of the Eight Desolate Annihilation Flame. It first formed an enormous, colorful vortex of flames.
After the five fires merged into one, Xiao Yan's internal energy was finally suppressed, and the momentum of his attack slowed down.
The raging flames were forcibly suppressed by the flame vortex and returned to Xiao Yan's body, sinking back into his limbs and bones to solidify his foundation anew.
The raging energy storm within the space began to subside due to the calm emanating from Xiao Yan. The towering pillar of light, though still dazzling, ceased its expansion, and all the energy began to return to Xiao Yan's body.
Xiao Yan's aura not only stopped increasing, but began to decline. Seeing this, both Xun'er, Huo Zhi, and Xiao Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.
Reaching the Dou Sheng realm is enough. Xiao Yan has a long road ahead and many more opportunities for improvement. The key is to proceed steadily.
Xiao Yan did a good job in this regard. He never coveted easily obtained power before, and he remained unmoved when faced with the temptation of Dou Sheng level power.
(Thanks to Yan Yu)