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--- Chapter 182 ---
One hour later.
Everyone is still crawling out of the maze created by the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. Some groups have died, and the rest are either tired or lucky enough to get rewards like rare medicinal herbs.
"Well, some people overestimate their own abilities." Baek Ain meditated near the Blessed Heaven's Bowl and felt the atmosphere had become bloody.
Blood Qi in the floating island increased by 23% in an hour.
Anyone who cultivated blood-based Dou Techniques is probably the happiest in this outcome.
That includes Baek Ain, who cultivated Ancestor's Blood Marks Art. Yet, he didn't like others' blood as they weren't strong enough to support his Ten-Ringed Divine Blood Diagram.
His Sage Body is different from other Dou Saints, to begin with.
"Done absorbing the essence?" Baek Ain contacts Lan Rou and Yi Xian, who stays on the other side of the Blessed Heaven's Bowl.
'Mm, thanks for telling us about this.' Yi Xian replied.
'Yes, I could feel my blood become stronger than before.' Lan Rou shortly after.
Baek Ain smiled because it was a good thing for Yi Xian and Lan Rou to strengthen their Variant Behemoth's bloodline. Their bloodline possessed such a massive potential.
"Teacher, we are back!" Yao Ling'er excitedly greeted them as she walked out from the bushes. She has a pleasant medicinal aroma lingering around.
Huo Zhi followed from behind with a massive boar on her shoulders. The red-haired lady doesn't look injured after killing so many Magical Beasts, meaning her body was strong enough to handle Dou Venerate.
They are growing fast.
"I'm done as well." Gu Xun'er sighed in relief. She brought her hands up and revealed a beautiful-looking black sphere.
Baek Ain seized the sphere and rubbed his chin, "Not bad, you have refined it well."
"The purity of this material exceeded 80%."
"You shaved the impurities mercilessly, huh?"
Gu Xun'er had an embarrassed expression and answered, "It's my Heavenly Flame... It is hard to control for a long period."
"That's 4th ranked for you." Baek Ain chuckled while poking her on the forehead.
Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame.
This flame is 'strictly' passed down through generations within the Gu Clan, and very few people can control it. The Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame can even incinerate Dou God. Legends say that the first user of this flame when unleashing its power, can instantly burn down a spatial realm made by a Dou Saint.
The current holder of this Heavenly Flame is Gu Xun'er.
Her affinity toward it is near extreme.
Unfortunately, she is a female.
Females(generally) lean more toward Yin Elements, after all. It affects her control over the Heavenly Flame, but Baek Ain is sure she could do it smoothly in the future.
It goes the same with Baek Ain's other disciples.
The only exception is Huo Zhi, as she possesses a Fire Lotus Body.
"Yao Ling'er, you identified over 300 medicinal herbs. A!" Baek Ain graded his first disciple.
"Huo Zhi, you met the quota and even fought Rank 8 Magical Beast. Also, an A!"
"As for Gu Xun'er, I'll give you a B+."
Yao Ling'er and Huo Zhi clapped their hands at each other,
Meanwhile, Gu Xun'er sighed and accepted this result as good enough for her current level. She wanted an A grade as well, but her skill was poor to reach 90% purity or higher.
"Being a Refiner is hard." Gu Xun'er couldn't help but pout.
Baek Ain shook his head gently, "Take things step by step. Your 'basic' understanding is solid enough to become a renowned Refiner, but it's not just a matter of making good artifacts."
"You also have to put your soul into your crafts."
"If you want advice, you can ask your oldest sister." Baek Ain pointed at Yao Ling'er. "She always put her soul into pill-making."
'Hehe, Teacher is praising me~!' Yao Ling'er giggled in delight.
Gu Xun'er nodded, "Understood."
"I'm done on my part." Qing Lin walked to them. She has this glistening afterglow that makes the girls envious.
"Woah, Master's Wife, how did you get your skin this good!" Yao Ling'er ran toward Qing Lin.
Huo Zhi's eyes lit up as she followed Yao Ling'er, observing Qing Lin's creamy baby-like skin.
Gu Xun'er cleared her throat and explained the Blessed Heaven's Bowl to her senior sisters. Listening to her introduction, the two ladies are shocked.
"There is such a miraculous thing in this world..."
"Yes!"
After that, they rest for fifteen minutes and continue their journey to the core area of the floating island.
Baek Ain's Origin Ashen Eyes checked the area and witnessed some Unorthodox Dou Qi Practitioners fighting people two kilometers away.
The Unorthodox Practitioners wore pure-white martial robes. They also have this feather-like cloak on their shoulders.
They nearly win.
"What sect are these people from?" Baek Ain tilted his head. He kicked the air and went to the fighting area, realizing they were fighting over a fruit.
"Bitter Veins Grapes. It soothes one's heart and increases a chance to comprehend the wind-based Dou Technique."
"Not a bad medicinal material."
"Should we steal it, Teacher?" Yao Ling'er was the first to propose this idea.
"..." Huo Zhi and Gu Xun'er stared blankly at their senior sister.
Aren't you the star(heiress) of the Yao Clan? You look no different than a gangster, senior sister.
Also, where is your moral?
"Hmm, I don't use the Wind-based Dou Technique very often." Baek Ain answered calmly. "So, no."
"Oh, it's a pity." Yao Ling'er sighed.
What do you mean by that? Huo Zhi and Gu Xun'er were speechless.
"Hey, you there! Stop!" One of the white-robed fellows shouted at Baek Ain.
Baek Ain pointed at himself and returned, "Are you perhaps calling me?"
"Yes, Dumbass!" The white-robed fellow arrogantly said.
'Dumbass...' The three disciples gazed coldly at the guy below and released their killing intent.
Yao Ling'er, in particular, looks at this fellow like he is a corpse already.
Qing Lin smiled at this sight. Her husband's disciples are so adorable.
They are like puppies who want to defend their owners.
In the past, Qing Lin was also the same. However, as she grew older and experienced the real world, she controlled her emotions more carefully.
She won't get agitated easily but would still hold a grudge.
Fiery rage means nothing in front of calm, water-like rage.
One burns you.
And the other downs you in the heaviness of consequence.
Baek Ain raised his hand and responded, "Okay, what do you want?"
"Do you have any Antidote? One of my brothers was 'unfortunately' inflicted by a poison blade."
"Give me one right now if you have it."
"Not with that attitude." Baek Ain chuckled leisurely. "I do have an antidote that can deal with that mere poison. However, If you want assistance, don't use that demanding and arrogant tone..."
"I don't like it."
"Hmph! To refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!" The white-robed person snorted. "Give me an Antidote, or You will regret this!"
"My Heavenly Feather Sect isn't something you can afford to offend!"
"Heavenly Feather Sect?" Baek Ain ran the name in his head.
Heavenly Feather Sect is one of the three 'greatest' sects in the Demonic Region. Its strength and status are similar to the Jade Demon Sect that made the Yin Yang Orchid Clan fall years ago.
"Oh, you guys are from one of those little sects." Baek Ain mocked playfully.
"No wonder you're so arrogant."
"You brought more than five people when the Pill Tower placed a rule down already."
"Shut up!" The white-robed person grumbled.
Baek Ain laughed, "Do you think it has no purpose? A faction could only bring five people to reduce pressure and danger on a group. Pfft, how fool you are."
"Damn you, You're Courting Death!" The white-robed person roared and released 5-Star Dou Ancestor's cultivation base.
Huo Zhi stepped forward and used her Extermination Fire Body. An arc of lightning soared from her foot as she clashed with the member of the Heavenly Feather Sect.
"Die!"
"No, you die..."
Huo Zhi clenched her fist and shot the Heavenly Feather Sect's member in the face, blowing him to the ground.
SWOOSH! BAM!
"Impossible!" The other members of the Heavenly Feather Sect were shocked.
"Anyone who insults my teacher deserves a beating!" Huo Zhi declared while releasing intense heat.