bookbashuk Chapter 111 The Crisis of Stone Desert City
Chapter 111 The Crisis of Stone Desert City
Chapter 111 The Crisis of Stone Desert City
Xiao Yan made a fortune on this desert trip, acquiring two different flames at once and exchanging a Green Lotus Seed for a Dou Ling Pill from Yun Zhi.
Normally, it's best to take the Spirit-Boosting Pill, which can directly improve cultivation level, as soon as you obtain it.
After all, even the best elixir is a waste if it cannot be converted into actual combat power.
Xiao Yan, however, did not take the medicine immediately. He was very confident in himself and believed that he would not be blocked by the mere Dou Wang realm.
Therefore, it is best to wait until you are at the seventh or eighth star level to take such a pill, and then rush to the ninth star level in one go.
After all, upgrading from one star to two stars is useful, and upgrading from eight stars to nine stars is also useful, even though both are within the realm of Dou Wang.
However, the actual energy content differs by several times, so there are still some differences.
Having obtained two different flames this time, there are not many places left for the Gama Empire and the Tagor Desert to stay.
Xiao Yan plans to return to Stone Desert City to let his elder brothers know he is safe and sound, and also to send back some pills.
Now that his strength has greatly increased, his soul power has also been greatly enhanced. He can now refine third-grade pills with a clearer understanding of their principles.
I estimate that I can successfully advance to the third-grade alchemist in one or two months at most, and then find a place to take the third-grade alchemist qualification exam along the way.
As for what to do next, Xiao Yan planned to inquire about the strange fires again. Even though he already possessed three strange fires, he was still far from completing the divine runes.
He needs more different kinds of fire to help him grow.
As for why Xiao Yan went to such lengths, he knew very well in his heart that it was because of that adorable girl with a touch of childishness in his memory.
Many times when he activated the Flame-Making Technique, he would recall her appearance and the day they parted.
It's been almost three years since I left the Xiao family. She must have grown into a beautiful young woman by now.
The standard equipment for a Dou Wang powerhouse is Dou Qi wings, and Xiao Yan also subdued the Wind Fury Dragon Flame, which makes his strange fire always carry a wind and fire power.
This power of wind and fire can not only raise the temperature of the air and silently kill enemies, but also allow one to travel with the wind and increase flight speed.
As Xiao Yan's cultivation level increased, the advantages of Earth-rank cultivation techniques gradually became apparent.
A mid-level Earth-rank cultivation technique is the requirement for a Dou Zong. When my cultivation level was low before, I was unable to unleash its true power.
During his brief encounter with Yunzhi, when his cultivation level approached that of a Dou Huang, he discovered that this technique could still perfectly match the release of his Dou Qi.
If it were a Xuan-level technique, when I summoned the Wind Fury Dragon Flame with all my might, I would probably consider it as exhaustion of my battle qi.
With the help of the power of the Wind Fury Dragon Flame and the wings of Dou Qi, it took Xiao Yan nearly ten days to arrive, but he only took less than three days to return to Stone Desert City.
The speed increase was so great that it far exceeded what it was a month ago.
"How did Stone Desert City become like this?"
This city, built on yellow sand, looks somewhat different from before; it seems to have fallen to a lower level.
There used to be a layer of quicksand on the ground, but now there is basically only solid loess.
However, Xiao Yan didn't think too much about it. This was most likely because the strange fire had caused the entire desert landscape to change, which was not surprising.
Xiao Yan landed directly inside the Mo Tie Mercenary Group. As soon as he landed, he smelled a pungent stench of blood, indicating that a battle must have broken out there.
As Xiao Yan pushed open the mercenary group's door, a silver spear suddenly pierced through him.
However, the opponent's attack was not strong and did not pose a real threat to Xiao Yan, who could easily control it with just two fingers.
"Die, you lackeys of the Storm Mercenary Group!"
He was a young man in his twenties. At that moment, his hair was disheveled, his face was covered in blood, and he had many cuts and scratches on his body.
However, when he saw that the person who came was Xiao Yan, he immediately reduced the force in his hand by several points.
"Young Master Xiao Yan, it really is you!"
"Are you from the Mo Tie Mercenary Group?" Xiao Yan looked at the person in front of him, who seemed somewhat familiar.
"That's right, Young Master Xiao Yan. I am Fei Li, the captain of the eighth squad of the Mo Tie Mercenary Group. We met before when we were exploring the cave."
Upon seeing Xiao Yan's return, Fei Li was overjoyed, his eyes gleaming: "Young Master Xiao Yan, hurry and help the leaders! The Storm Mercenary Group is attacking us!"
"The Storm Mercenary Group? That's one of the three major mercenary groups in Stone Desert City, but their strength is even weaker than the previous Iron Desert Mercenary Group, not to mention the addition of the Sand Mercenary Group."
Now that the Desert Iron Mercenary Group and the Sand Mercenary Group have merged, their strength can be said to be an absolute rival in the entire Stone Desert City.
Where did the Storm Mercenary Group get the audacity to attack the current Desert Iron Mercenary Group? Moreover, judging from the current situation, it seems that the Desert Iron Mercenary Group is at a disadvantage.
"Normally, that's how it is, but recently the Storm Mercenary Group suddenly sent a large number of powerful people, including two Grand Battle Masters and seven or eight Battle Masters. Even though the Third Leader, Rob, fought hard, he could only hold off one of the Grand Battle Masters. The other Grand Battle Master was difficult to deal with even with the two leaders working together!"
Upon hearing Fei Li's words, Xiao Yan's expression immediately darkened: "It seems we have outside help. What about Qing Lin? Doesn't she have a fourth-tier magical beast?"
"Qinglin, she went missing during a mission early in the Storm Mercenary Group's offensive. And it was after that that the Storm Mercenary Group suddenly gained many more experts and began attacking my Desert Iron Mercenary Group!"
After learning the whole story, Xiao Yan's expression grew even colder. How dare someone plot against his family!
"This is a recovery pill. Find a place to heal your injuries first, and leave the rest to me."
After saying that, Xiao Yan spread his wings and soared into the sky, quickly flying towards the interior of the Mo Tie Mercenary Group.
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Yan had already arrived at the training ground inside the mercenary group.
At this moment, many people were lying haphazardly on the ground. Some of them were members of the Mo Tie Mercenary Group, while others were people dressed in other clothes.
Meanwhile, on the Mo Tie Martial Arts Arena, a young woman covered in wounds was struggling to stay afloat, while in front of her stood a tall and burly man.
"Little beauty, your mercenary group is doomed to perish today. Why don't you submit to me now? I can introduce you to my Storm Mercenary Group. The resources you'll receive then will certainly be more than this."
The burly man was a two-star Dou Shi. He was unharmed and could have easily killed the other party, but he didn't make a move. He toyed with the man like a cat playing with a mouse.
"Bah! I, Xue Lan, would rather die than submit to scum like you!"
"It's okay, I can break your limbs first, then take you back and enjoy you at my leisure. Whether you agree or not makes no difference to me."
The burly man licked his lips, seemingly already imagining how to ravage the other man.
However, just as he was about to make his move, his body suddenly burst into blood-red flames. Before he could even scream, he was reduced to ashes in an instant.
"Hey, Xuelan, long time no see."
Xiao Yan recognized the woman in the training ground as Xue Lan, whom he had first met in the desert. As for the two-star Dou Shi, he had incinerated her with his strange fire with just a thought.
At that time, her strength was at the peak of the Seven-Star Dou Zhe level. Now, a month later, she has successfully advanced to the Eight-Star level.
"You are—Xiao Yan! That's wonderful! You're finally back!"
Take a single thought as a warning