bookbashuk Chapter 484 He deserved to be burned!
Chapter 484 He deserved to be burned!
Chapter 484 He deserved to be burned!
"Sizzle—"
In front of a small courtyard in Zixiao Palace, the peaceful space was easily torn open like a piece of cloth, and a figure dressed in purple robes with snow-white hair stepped out, a smile still lingering on his lips.
Xiao Bai couldn't help but chuckle when he thought of Xiao Yan's resentful look when they left the Heavenly Tomb.
If Xiao Xuan hadn't been worried that Xiao Yan's low spirits would affect his future cultivation and hadn't taken the initiative to explain some of the secrets of controlling the Heavenly Tomb, Xiao Yan would probably still be immersed in the blow of "having no spiritual root" and unable to extricate himself.
"The mighty Emperor Yan actually has such an obsession with cultivating immortality!"
Xiao Bai shook his head and chuckled, feeling quite pleased.
"what?"
His gaze casually swept over the magnificent Zixiao Palace below, then suddenly paused, his attention immediately drawn to the colossal ancient tree atop Leishan Mountain that reached to the heavens.
The ancient Bodhi tree now seemed significantly different from the one he had left before.
Not only is the trunk more vigorous and the branches and leaves more lush, but more importantly, the vast vitality emanating from the entire ancient tree has almost materialized, forming a faint green halo that envelops the entire Leifeng Pagoda.
He moved with lightning speed, appearing on the mountaintop as if by teleportation, standing beneath the enormous tree trunk.
"Brother Bodhi, what is this—"
Xiao Bai looked up, his gaze piercing through the layers of the enormous tree canopy, which resembled a magnificent canopy.
Among the countless lush green leaves, there were tiny specks of emerald light!
The light was warm and full of spirituality; it was all made of Bodhi seeds!
This was just the tip of the iceberg within his sight; a cursory glance revealed no fewer than ten!
Moreover, these Bodhi seeds are plump and full of spiritual light, indicating that they are of extremely high quality.
A thought struck him, and his soul power spread silently like mercury, instantly covering the entire tree canopy.
Even with Xiao Bai's composure, this investigation left him secretly astonished.
"Good heavens—this number is probably going to break a hundred!"
Hundreds of Bodhi seeds!
Hanging naked among the branches and leaves, swaying gently in the breeze, it exudes an alluring luster and a refreshing fragrance.
If this scene were seen by those old guys on the mainland who are stuck at the peak of Dou Zun and desperately seeking a breakthrough opportunity, they would probably be so jealous that their eyes would turn red, and they might even stir up a bloody storm!
It should be noted that in the past, when an ancient Bodhi tree appeared in the world, obtaining even one Bodhi seed was considered an extraordinary stroke of luck.
"Rustling sound—"
As if sensing Xiao Bai's probing and amazement, the enormous branches and leaves of the Bodhi tree moved without wind, emitting a soft rustling sound.
A gentle, ancient, yet undeniably shocked thought emanated from the ancient tree trunk, resonating directly in Xiao Bai's heart: "Emperor Realm Soul—Late Stage Five-Star Dou Sheng—You are the fastest-growing human I have ever seen in my countless years of existence at the Dou Sheng realm! Truly worthy of being—the chosen one of the origins of heaven and earth!"
"The fastest, right?
Xiao Bai wasn't too surprised to hear it say that.
Although it took him nearly two years in the chaotic space to completely refine and absorb the three-fold origin of the Void Devouring Flame.
But to the outside world, less than half a year has passed since he officially became a Dou Sheng!
In just half a year, he soared from the initial stage of Dou Sheng to the late stage of Five-Star Dou Sheng!
This cultivation speed is so fast that even those peerless geniuses from ancient times who eventually became Dou Di might not have made such rapid progress at the Dou Sheng stage!
Just as he was pondering this, the Bodhi Tree's will resounded once more, explaining his earlier doubts: "Given your unique connection with heaven and earth, you must have already sensed that the origin of this world is slowly reviving. As the spiritual root of this continent, I, as you have seen, have also benefited from this."
Its intent was directed at the tree full of Bodhi seeds, the meaning of which is self-evident.
"Um?"
Xiao Bai was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
He was perfectly aware of the "restoration of the origin of heaven and earth" mentioned by the Bodhi tree, and he himself was the instigator of all of this!
It seems that he helped the plane's embryo begin to recover, which triggered this change.
He simply hadn't expected that the revival of the Plane Embryo would benefit the Bodhi Ancient Tree, allowing it to produce such a large number of Bodhi seeds in such a short time.
Thinking of this, Xiao Bai suddenly had a thought that popped into his mind.
His eyes narrowed slightly, his casual expression vanished, and he asked with a hint of seriousness, "Bodhi, how strong are you now?"
His voice held a hint of anticipation.
If the Bodhi Ancient Tree could take this opportunity to restore some of its ancient power, even if it was only enough to barely contend with a late-stage Nine-Star Dou Sheng expert, then, combined with his current strength and the alliance of ancient races such as Gu Yuan, Lei Ying, and Yan Jin, he would dare to immediately lead his team to the Soul Realm!
"My recovery speed is indeed accelerating."
The ancient Bodhi tree paused, then its thoughts continued: "But the time was too short; it hasn't recovered much at all. And even if I wanted to use my talent to aid external forces, the very origin of heaven and earth is only in its initial stages of recovery, far too weak, like a newly ignited spark, insufficient to support my use of primal power in battle. Therefore—"
Although it didn't know why Xiao Bai suddenly cared about its combat strength, it still frankly told Xiao Bai about its current situation.
Its current state is more like that of a being with immense vitality but lacking sufficient "power," like a car with unlimited fuel but a damaged engine that cannot operate at high power.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai nodded in understanding. After all, an ancient Bodhi tree might take thousands or tens of thousands of years to be considered a year old, so a few months is not much different from a blink of an eye.
The spark that had just ignited in his eyes quickly dimmed, turning into a barely concealed disappointment.
As expected—it still didn't work.
His original plan was to go and cause trouble for the Soul Clan after he came out of seclusion. With his current strength, even without fusing with the Life and Death Purple Lightning, he was strong enough to confront the Void Devouring Flame, who was in poor condition.
If they were to join forces with the Ancient Clan, Thunder Clan, Flame Clan, and Medicine Clan, their high-end combat power would already rival that of the Soul Clan in terms of numbers, and they might even be able to severely cripple the Soul Clan's forces.
But Xiao Bai thought again that doing so would have endless consequences.
The most troublesome thing is—
Soul Emperor!
That terrifying being who stands at the pinnacle of the continent, a late-stage Nine-Star Dou Sheng, is the true pillar of the Soul Clan!
If the Soul Emperor cannot be eliminated, it would be meaningless to slaughter all other forces of the Soul Clan.
A nine-star Dou Sheng peak expert who has lost all his ties and has no scruples, if he hides in the shadows and is determined to take revenge, he will be the nightmare of all forces!
That was a situation he absolutely did not want to see.
"It seems—I still have to wait. Either I wait until my strength breaks through to the point where I am no longer afraid of the Soul Emperor, or—I wait until Zhu Kun is freed."
Xiao Bai took a deep breath, suppressing the fighting spirit stirring within him, and his eyes regained their deep, calm expression.
You have to walk one step at a time, and eat one bite at a time.
The final showdown is not yet over.
Xiao composed himself and stood quietly beneath the ancient Bodhi tree, overlooking the magnificent and ever-changing Fenglei Mountain Range below.
Clouds and mist swirl around the mountainside, adorning the towering peaks like islands in a fairyland.
The once somewhat sparse energy of heaven and earth has now become astonishingly dense, even reflecting a seven-colored halo under the sunlight, as if it is about to materialize.
"At this moment, the energy concentration of the Wind and Thunder Mountains is in no way inferior to that of the small worlds of those ancient races —"
As Xiao Bai sensed the overflowing energy in this world, his eyes flickered slightly, and a long-awaited thought slowly emerged.
"It seems—it's time to officially put the refining of ninth-grade pills on the agenda."
With his strength and soul realm, he was actually qualified to attempt to refine a ninth-grade pill as early as the semi-saint stage.
However, he had no intention of trying it at that time.
Firstly, he did not have a ninth-grade pill formula.
Secondly, refining ninth-grade pills requires absorbing terrifying energy, which places extremely high demands on the concentration of natural energy in the alchemy ground. The purer and more concentrated the energy, the higher the quality and success rate of the pill.
In the original story, when the Medicine Clan's Pharmacopoeia was used to refine a Grade 9 pill, the Medicine Mountain, the core area with the most concentrated energy in the Medicine Realm, almost drained the energy of heaven and earth within a radius of ten thousand miles!
Therefore, in the outside world, there are very few places that can meet the energy requirements for refining ninth-grade pills. Apart from the secret realms of those ancient races, perhaps only the Pill Tower, which occupies the central region of the Central Continent, can be confident in providing enough energy to ensure that the pill refining will not fail due to energy depletion.
"But now—"
Xiao Bai's lips curled into a confident smile as his gaze swept over the Wind and Thunder Mountains, whose energy was almost liquefied. "We need to add one more: my Purple Cloud Palace!"
This place possesses the fertile ground to support the birth of a ninth-grade elixir!
"Nine-Grade Elixir Formula - Medicinal Herbs - "
Xiao Bai's mind raced as he began to plan. The pill formulas weren't a problem; he had reincarnated a hundred times and possessed several precious ninth-grade pill formulas.
As for medicinal materials, although the main and auxiliary materials for ninth-grade pills are extremely rare, it is not a problem for him now!
After exchanging words with the ancient Bodhi tree for a while, Xiao Bai finally left.
Behind Zixiao Palace lies a secluded valley.
Unlike the majestic grandeur of the main peak, this place appears more tranquil and vibrant.
The valley is flanked by gentle slopes planted with a variety of rare medicinal herbs, which are colorful and exude a unique blend of medicinal fragrances.
A clear stream flows gently through the valley, making a melodious tinkling sound.
The entire valley is like a paradise, filled with the tranquility of a peaceful world.
In this tranquil valley, a graceful figure dressed in a simple white dress was squatting beside a pale blue herb garden, carefully loosening the soil with a jade shovel, her movements gentle and focused.
Her long, black hair was loosely tied up with a single wooden hairpin, with a few strands falling down her fair neck and swaying gently with her movements.
A figure stepped silently out of the rippling space, without causing the slightest energy fluctuation or even a gust of wind.
Looking at the tranquil and beautiful scene before him, and at the white-clad figure focused on the herb garden, Xiao Bai couldn't help but smile gently. He walked slowly towards her, as if afraid of disturbing the peaceful moment.
Then, he stretched out his arms and gently embraced her slender, delicate waist from behind.
"what!"
The Little Fairy Doctor, who was completely focused, suddenly stiffened and let out a short, sharp cry!
Almost instinctively, a purplish-black flame containing potent toxicity and corrosive power burst forth from her body, like a venomous python protecting her, heading towards the "attacker" behind her!
However, the poisonous fire that was powerful enough to make any Dou Zun retreat was just touching the robes of the person behind him when a flash of purple light appeared on them.
With a soft "hiss" sound.
It was as if a bucket of invisible ice water had been poured over its head, instantly extinguishing all its power and leaving not even a spark.
At the same time, a teasing voice rang in her ear, warm breath brushing against her sensitive, fair earlobe: "Xian'er, your welcoming ceremony—is it a bit too enthusiastic? Is this some kind of attempt to murder her husband?"
Little Fairy Doctor turned her head, and what came into view was Ya's handsome face with a mischievous smile, and those deep eyes that were blinking at her.
Her tense body instantly relaxed and she collapsed, her fair cheeks flushing red at a visible speed.
She spat lightly, her beautiful eyes flashing with a mixture of shyness and reproach as she glared at the scoundrel who had just pulled off his prank: "Pah! Whose husband are you? You sneaked up behind someone without a word, scaring me to death! You deserve to be burned!"
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Even so, her delicate body, which had been slightly stiffened by the palace's intimidation, involuntarily leaned back, pressing even more tightly against that warm and firm embrace, as if she had found the most reassuring harbor.
"I'm back."
Xiao Bai's voice was deep and gentle. Feeling the girl in his arms's unwavering dependence, he gently rested his head on her soft, fragrant shoulder. The faint medicinal scent and body fragrance lingered in her hair, filling his heart with peace and contentment.
"Um."
Little Fairy Doctor responded softly. She put down the jade in your hand, and gently covered his large hand, which was covered with a little mud, with her hand.
Neither of them said anything more, and they simply embraced each other quietly.
In the valley, there was only the babbling of the stream, the rustling of the wind through the medicinal leaves, and the clearly audible sound of each other's heartbeats.
The warm sunlight shone on the two of them, stretching their shadows long and intertwining them, as if they could never be separated again.
After a long while, Little Fairy Doctor finally stirred slightly and asked softly, "This time—are we leaving again?"
"The beggar is not leaving."
Xiao Bai shook his head, holding the person in his arms even tighter. "I'll stay here for a while after you bring me here, to keep you company."
He paused, then added, "Moreover, I feel I need to reflect and fully integrate this newfound power."
Upon hearing this, Little Fairy Doctor felt an indescribable joy welling up in her heart.
She didn't care how powerful Xiao Bai was; she only hoped he would be safe. If fate was cruel, she would miss the time they spent together in that small valley in the Monster Mountain Range.