Chapter 461: The Soul Palace Master Feels He Has Been Tricked

However, even though Xiao Ling complained about Chu Wanqing in his heart, he was not distracted by it, as he knew that cultivation was important.

At this moment, the strange fire in his body surged out like a raging tide, and along with the operation of the Burning Technique, it began to refine the Void Devouring Flame Fire that had not yet been fully integrated.

At the same time, he was also constantly absorbing and transforming the mixed energy of heaven and earth that Chu Wanqing had gathered for him, refining it one by one and integrating it into his own fighting spirit.

Under this dual practice, a powerful energy vortex seemed to form in Xiao Ling's body, constantly devouring, purifying, and then transforming into his own power.

Whenever Xiao Ling's body's energy was completely refined, Chu Wanqing would inject another surge of heaven and earth energy without hesitation. This power poured into Xiao Ling's limbs and bones like a flood, keeping his body in a state of energy saturation at all times and not allowing him to relax at all.

For Xiao Ling, this process was like a storm of energy in his body. The power surging in his meridians made him feel waves of pain, as if every meridian was under tremendous pressure.

However, this was not the first time Xiao Ling had experienced this kind of pain. He had swallowed the strange fire many times. Compared with the pain that burned his body and corroded his bones, the swelling and pain in these meridians seemed to be just a slight itching.

Although there were some fine beads of sweat on his face, his eyes revealed determination and persistence. He knew that this was the tribulation that one must go through on the path of cultivation, and only by constantly surpassing oneself could one reach a higher level.

If Xiao Ling had only lightly touched the edge of the bottleneck of the five-star Dou Zun before, then with Chu Wanqing's full help, his heart was already filled with immense confidence.

He had a strong premonition that through the hard training in the next few days, he would be able to break through the shackles of the four-star Dou Zun in one go and leap directly to the realm of the five-star Dou Zun.

Feeling that Xiao Ling's breathing was gradually stabilizing, apart from the beads of sweat quietly sliding down his forehead, he didn't seem to be troubled by anything else.

When Chu Wanqing saw this, she couldn't help but think more highly of Xiao Ling. Such endurance was something that not everyone could sustain.

She herself had tried this extreme method of practice before, but after several attempts, she chose to give up.

Because this kind of practice not only means enduring unspeakable pain, but also involves huge risks.

If a practitioner makes a mistake or his willpower is not up to standard, it may lead to meridian disorder and even affect the entire practice process, causing irreversible consequences.

However, what Chu Wanqing didn't know was that the Qingtian Hualong Jue that Xiao Ling practiced not only made his body extremely strong, but also gave him extraordinary self-healing powers. The two combined made them a perfect match.

Faced with the potential risks in the process of training like now, Xiao Ling seemed calm and fearless.

Since he did not need to worry about the aftereffects of cultivation, he was more carefree when cultivating in this state, and the results far exceeded his expectations.

……

Outside the secret room, Xun'er and a few other girls, who were originally planning to leave, suddenly felt the fluctuations coming from deep in the secret room, which became more intense than before.

This change made everyone present a little confused, but they did not think too much about it. After all, looking at Xiao Ling's situation, it seemed that he was at a critical moment of breaking through his cultivation, so it was reasonable for him to move unusually.

Xun'er frowned slightly. Her intuition told her that there seemed to be something unusual hidden in this fluctuation.

A barely perceptible worry flashed across her eyes, but soon she gently shook her head, trying to dispel the uneasiness in her heart.

Perhaps, she was just thinking too much, she thought to herself. After all, Xiao Ling's cultivation and perception had always been going smoothly, and there shouldn't be any problems at this time.

Even so, she didn't know if Xun'er's deep concern for Xiao Ling was a little too much, so she couldn't completely let go of her worries. In addition, she was well-informed and her keen intuition allowed her to catch some subtle abnormalities. Therefore, in her heart, she couldn't help but worry about Xiao Ling's situation.

After the Dou Sheng warrior safely escorted Xun'er to Shengdan City and ensured that there was no force in the city that could pose a threat to her, he had already returned to the ancient clan.

If the Dou Sheng who had escorted Xun'er before was still here, he would definitely be able to immediately notice the unusualness in this fluctuation.

This kind of utilization of the energy of heaven and earth has already surpassed the scope of absorption of ordinary skills. Only the powerful Fighting Saint can use his unfathomable means to accurately lock and control it and achieve such exquisite effect.

However, even among the ancient clans, the Fighting Saints are already among the top elites, with extraordinary high status and honorable identity.

Even though Xun'er's status in the clan is extremely honorable, she would not have a Dou Sheng strongman to provide her with personal protection at all times.

Every Dou Sheng strongman is a true core existence among their ancient races.

After all, the talents bestowed upon these descendants by the Dou Emperor's bloodline can only allow them to successfully reach the Dou Zun level at best.

Relying on the power of blood, there is no shortage of powerful Dou Zun among the ancient races.

However, to break through from Dou Zun to Dou Sheng, one no longer relies on the power of bloodline, but on personal talent and hard work.

The Dou Emperor's bloodline cannot provide much help in this process.

Among the ancient races, there may be some members who would look down on other Dou Zun powerful people from the outside world, but for the Dou Sheng powerful people, they would admire them from the bottom of their hearts, without exception.

However, although there is no strong person to protect her, Xun'er still has many trump cards in her hand. She has a space jade slip that can summon a Dou Sheng strongman at any time, and this is one of them.

In addition, Xun'er herself was very strong, and few people in the outside world could pose a threat to her. Therefore, there was actually no need to worry too much about Xun'er's safety. Her safety was already fully guaranteed.

Furthermore, they all knew in their hearts the real purpose of their eldest daughter's trip.

When two young people meet, there are always some private moments that belong to them.

If these followers always follow the young lady, it will undoubtedly disturb her warmth and freedom.

If such a situation really happens, it will probably make my eldest daughter unhappy.

They are also aware of this in their hearts, so naturally they won't disturb them too much.

As if it could see through Xun'er's inner worries, the slender and flexible body of the Rayquaza in her sleeve gently wrapped around her delicate wrist.

Slowly sticking out its pitch-black little head, Rayquaza let out a few low hissing sounds at Xun'er.

What it meant was probably that it could clearly feel that Xiao Ling was in very good condition and nothing unexpected had happened.

Xun'er also knew in her heart that there was a special connection between Xiao Ling and Likongzuo that surpassed ordinary people.

This kind of connection is something that other humans and monsters do not have. It is a mysterious connection that only exists between the two of them.

Rayquaza's whispered explanation also eased Xun'er's earlier worries.

At the same time, Xun'er gently held the Lingxi pendant hanging on her chest, feeling the steady and stable fluctuations coming from it.

The wave was like a gentle comfort, flowing slowly in her heart, allowing her to gradually let go of the anxiety that had been hanging in the air.

Xun'er's brows gradually relaxed, and the faint look of worry dissipated silently into the air like morning mist meeting the sunlight.

Xun'er gently stretched out her slender jade-like fingertips and tenderly touched the slightly cold little head of Rayquaza. A gentle smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, like a flower blooming in spring, warm and peaceful.

She opened her red lips and whispered softly, "Don't worry, I don't think too much. Since Brother Xiao Ling is practicing peacefully and everything is fine, I shouldn't be so worried. You said that Brother Xiao Ling is in good condition, it seems that I am worrying too much."

She paused, her eyes revealing a doting look, and continued: "By the way, I forgot to prepare food for you, little one, today. Later, I will prepare a sumptuous meal for you, and I guarantee that you will be satisfied." After hearing Xun'er's words, a glimmer of anticipation instantly appeared in the pair of eyes of the Splinter Cell, which were glowing with a faint red light.

Then, Rayquaza rubbed its head gently against Xun'er's fingertips that were touching its forehead, expressing its joy and intimacy.

Then, Rayquaza slid out from Xun'er's sleeves, stretched its body to half a meter long, and began to circle and dance happily around Xun'er.

Rayquaza's movements are light and agile, like a child who has been rewarded with candy, full of innocence and happiness.

At this moment, it is no longer the eighth-level monster that is majestic and domineering in front of outsiders. All its majesty has turned into warmth and dependence surrounding Xun'er.

Its lively appearance almost makes people forget the awe-inspiring aura it should have.

Anyone who witnessed this scene would find it hard to believe that the lively and cheerful creature before their eyes, acting like a spoiled child, was actually a real eighth-rank dragon-like monster that could rival a human Dou Zun.

Medusa, who was walking in front of Xun'er, suddenly noticed some unusual movements behind her and looked back involuntarily.

Her eyes fell on Rayquaza's intimate appearance, and she couldn't help but reveal a bit of surprise, and couldn't help but blurt out:

"I never thought that Rayquaza would be so close to Xiao Ling's childhood sweetheart. In my impression, this guy is very difficult to approach. He only treats me a little better for Xiao Ling's sake."

"Although Rayquaza may seem a little arrogant in front of other people, it's still quite pleasant to get along with it once you get to know it well."

Qinglin gently tucked a strand of soft hair behind her ear and spoke with a gentle smile.

Qing Lin and Rayquaza have spent a long time together. Looking back on when they first met, she was just a girl of twelve or thirteen years old, and Rayquaza had not yet fully grown up.

The two of them can be said to be partners in each other's growth process, so the friendship between them is naturally extraordinary.

"Since Raikuzuo was born, Xiao Ling and Xun'er have raised him together. Xun'er has been taking good care of him since he was a child. It's not surprising to say that Xun'er is half of Raikuzuo's mother."

Zi Yan curled her lips slightly, with a hint of emotion in her tone, and continued:

"However, Rayquaza was not a worry-free fellow when he was young. I remember that during the days at Canaan Academy, he and I got into trouble a lot."

"We made many monsters experience our power in the Monster Mountain Range. Looking back on those experiences now, they are quite interesting."

Listening to Xun'er and Zi Yan talking about their past with Rayquaza, Medusa couldn't help but feel envious.

She imagined that if she could be like them, accompanying Xiao Ling since childhood and experiencing every bit of growth together, perhaps the feelings between them would have already crossed the existing boundaries.

However, Medusa also understood that this was just a fantasy. If that were the case, she would no longer be her true self, and it was still unclear whether she could have a story with Xiao Ling.

……

In a hidden place unknown to the world in Zhongzhou, there is a deep and gloomy valley.

Here, sunlight has difficulty penetrating the dense vines and towering ancient trees, causing the entire valley to be shrouded in darkness all year round.

The humid air was filled with the smell of earth and corruption, and the occasional cries of strange birds and the low roars of unknown creatures added a bit of horror and mystery.

Deep in this gloomy valley, there is a towering palace standing quietly. The palace is made of ancient rocks, and the surface is covered with thick moss, which looks mottled and vicissitudes.

The door of the palace was closed, and there were intricate patterns carved on it, which seemed to tell a long history. The palace was dark, with only a few weak rays of light coming in from the small windows high up, reflecting the dust and shadows on the ground.

In a secret room deep in the hall, a man in a black robe was sitting cross-legged. His figure looked particularly lonely in the dim light.

Suddenly, the man's eyes, which were originally closed, suddenly opened, like two cold lights exploding in the darkness.

His face was distorted by the sudden pain, and he suddenly stretched out his hand and pressed his five fingers tightly on his chest.

This movement seemed quick and powerful, as if trying to curb some drastic changes happening in the body.

His body was trembling slightly, fine beads of cold sweat oozed out of his forehead, and his breathing became heavy and uneven.

The five fingers pressed on his chest had white fingertips, revealing that he was using all his strength to fight against the abnormality in his body.

After a while, the aura of the black-robed man finally stabilized, and he successfully suppressed the riot in his body. However, at this moment, his eyes were filled with raging anger and a hint of almost imperceptible deep fear.

"Damn it!" His voice was low and chilling, like the howl of a wolf in the north wind, echoing in the empty hall.

"The Void Devouring Flame Spawn that was separated was actually completely refined by someone else using special means. Even this Spawn of the Void Swallowing Flame that was personally bestowed upon me by Master Void can no longer sense it."

"That useless guy Mu Gu really betrayed the trust I placed in him. Not only did he lose his life, but he also lost such a precious treasure. No wonder he was not as good as Yao Chen. He is such a useless piece of shit, he is not good enough to do anything but always fails!"

At the beginning, if it were not for the fact that it was rare to have an eighth-grade alchemy master like Venerable Mu Gu in the Soul Palace, and that he had worked hard and diligently for the Soul Palace for many years, how could Hun Mie Sheng be willing to separate some of his own essence from his own fire and give it to Venerable Mu Gu.

However, unexpectedly, this mission not only ended in failure, but Venerable Mu Gu not only lost his own life, but even the fire of Void Devouring Flame was lost.

Hun Mie Sheng's heart was filled with regret at this moment. If he had known that Venerable Mu Gu was so incompetent, he should have taken action himself and directly taken away Venerable Mu Gu's soul. Why would he have to give Venerable Mu Gu a flower of Void Devouring Flame?

Now, he even wished he could extract the soul and refine the spirit of Venerable Mu Gu to vent his anger.

But Venerable Mu Gu is dead, so all this can only be wishful thinking. If Venerable Mu Gu was still alive, Hun Mie Sheng would definitely take action himself, let him suffer all kinds of torture, and then use his soul body to create the soul origin to compensate for his mistakes.

No, the Void Swallowing Flame is extremely important and must not be lost. "Hun Miesheng thought firmly in his heart, and a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, "No matter what, we must fight for it and take it back."

As this thought came to mind, Hun Mie Sheng released his soul power without hesitation. The soul power that had already reached the great perfection of the heavenly realm surged out like a vast sea of ​​smoke, sweeping towards the direction of Shengdan City.

Such a powerful soul force shuttled through the space, and wherever it passed, even the air seemed to tremble.

However, at the moment when Hun Mie Sheng's soul perception surged into Danyu like a tide and gradually approached Shengdan City.

Suddenly, another powerful soul shock erupted in the void, heading straight towards the soul power released by Hun Mie Sheng.

This impact was like an invisible sharp blade, suddenly cutting off Hun Mie Sheng's extremely powerful soul perception, causing it to stop abruptly halfway.

At the same time, a slightly old but majestic voice, through the fluctuations of soul power, faintly entered Hun Mie Sheng's mind.

“Hun Miesheng, this is not a place that you Soul Palace can explore at will. As for the minor fights between the younger generations, I do not intend to pursue them too much. But if you have ill intentions and are plotting something, don’t blame me for being merciless.”

"Old Ghost, you have indeed seen through everything that happened in Shengdan City." There was a hint of chill in Hun Miesheng's voice, and his eyes were as sharp as a knife, as if they could penetrate the void. "You should understand the seriousness of this matter. If you offend that adult, the consequences will definitely not be something that your Danta can bear."

The exploration operation was obstructed, and Hun Mie Sheng felt anxious. His anger surged in the void, turning into roars that echoed in the boundless space.

(End of this chapter)