"Tianming, I will always remember your life-saving grace!"
Under the effect of the Sixth Grade Pill, Yao Tian Huo's weakened soul was repaired, and his Soul Power suddenly surged, shooting skyward as a powerful force!
"What a strong Soul Power!"
"This strength is definitely at the level of a Dou Ancestor."
"This guy really likes to make a big scene."
Hai Bo Dong stared dumbfounded in the direction of the pill room.
"Elder Yao how do you feel?"
Yun Tianming released even stronger Soul Power, forming an invisible Soul barrier around the Miteer Family to contain the outburst of Yao Tian Huo's Soul Power, preventing it from alarming the outside world.
"Such a level of power can only be considered average."
Yao Tian Huo's soul body became slightly more solid, roughly equivalent to the combat power of a Four or Five Star Dou Ancestor.
"No need to be discouraged, Elder Yao. The soul bodies collected by the Hall of Souls are just right for refining into pure soul nourishment," Yun Tianming comforted.
"You're really daring to have ideas about the Hall of Souls!" Yao Tian Huo chuckled but didn't refute the suggestion. After all, having already died once, what was there to fear?
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In a secluded and quiet valley on the outskirts of the Imperial Capital, strong multi-layered spatial barriers were set up to ensure the secrecy of the Four Kingdoms Alliance.
Mulan Empire, Mulan Valley.
Luo Yan Empire, Gold Geese Sect.
Chu Yun Empire, Ten Thousand Scorpions Gate.
Jia Ma Empire, Royal Family.
These four forces are all established and well-known powerhouses of their respective empires, and are quite familiar with each other.
"Jia Xing Tian, I didn't expect you to also advance to the level of a Dou Ancestor. Congratulations," said Mulan Three Elders with a tone filled with envy. The three of them had been stuck at the peak of Dou Emperor for many years without advancing.
"It was just a stroke of luck," Jia Xing Tian replied modestly, though he couldn't hide the pride on his face.
"I've heard that the Jia Ma Empire has two beautiful princesses. I wonder if Elder Jia could introduce them to me?" Yan Luotian's pale face showed a lewd expression.
"Sect Master Yan, you jest. My two granddaughters are still young and quite headstrong. They might not be to your liking," replied Jia Xing Tian.
Jia Xing Tian's face darkened, and a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes. He had heard about Yan Luotian, the Sect Master of the Gold Geese Sect, being a lecherous and debauched man, and it seemed the rumors were true.
"Headstrong personalities are great! As Sect Master, my favorite is taming fierce women!" Yan Luotian said with great interest.
"Sect Master Yan, haven't you learned your lesson from Queen Medusa?" Xie Bi Yan mocked.
Not long ago, Yan Luotian had volunteered to represent the Four Kingdoms Alliance to invite the Snake People Tribe to join. However, his lust for the beauty of the Snake People caused significant offense, leading to a conflict.
Yan Luotian, using his Dou Ancestor strength, acted domineeringly and severely injured several leaders of the Snake People Tribe, even killing many of them. Sensing danger to her tribe, Cai Lin swiftly returned with Zi Yan, slaughtering the people of the Gold Geese Sect. If not for Yan Luotian's "Heavenly Geese Nine Wings" powerful flying Dou Technique, he might not have escaped with his life.
"You!"
Yan Luotian became furious as his old wound was exposed. Then, as if thinking of something, he sneered, "Old Scorpion, your Ten Thousand Scorpions Gate isn't doing so well lately, right? I heard that a Heavenly Poison woman has emerged from the Poison Sect. Before long, the Chu Yun Empire might no longer be under your gate's control, huh? Ha ha!"
"Ridiculous! The Poison Sect is just a new force that has risen in recent years. Compared to my Ten Thousand Scorpions Gate, which has been around for hundreds of years, it's nothing!" Xie Bi Yan shouted, though his tone betrayed some hidden insecurity. His hands, hidden in his sleeves, clenched tightly.
At this moment, a disturbance occurred in the sky. A graceful figure stepped out from the torn space. The woman wore a slightly loose, deep purple robe, but what caught everyone's attention was her long hair, as dazzling as white snow, cascading down smoothly like a waterfall of stars.
The woman wore a veil that concealed her face, with a pair of cold, emotionless gray-purple eyes peering out from behind it.
"A Dou Ancestor? She looks so young," Jia Xing Tian muttered, his brow furrowed.
"What a stunning beauty, isn't she?" Yan Luotian's eyes lit up, and he habitually made a flirtatious comment. Suddenly, his expression changed, and he instinctively covered his mouth and nose, feeling alarmed: such terrifying Poison Dou Qi!
"Is this the rumored Sect Master of the Poison Sect? Her aura is frighteningly strong," Mulan Three Elders instinctively took two steps back. Though the three of them, using the "Three Beast Savage Skill," could match a Dou Ancestor in strength, their intuition told them that even together, they might not be able to defeat this mysterious woman before them.
"Heavenly Poison Woman," Xie Bi Yan's expression was extremely serious. Her rapid progress in cultivation was terrifying, confirming that she indeed possessed the legendary Woeful Poison Body.
"Combat meeting, I suppose I'm not late?" The Sect Master of the Poison Sect spoke with a cold voice, carrying an aura of death that sent chills down the spine.
"Sect Master of the Poison Sect, you're just in time."
"Regarding the specific details on dealing with the Misty Cloud Sect," Jia Xing Tian began, not daring to neglect any details. "The ones to watch out for in the Misty Cloud Sect are Yun Shan and Yun Yun, both Dou Ancestors. There's also someone named Yun Tianming... Sect Master, are you alright?"
Suddenly, an unprecedented light burst from the Sect Master's normally emotionless gray-purple eyes. Hearing this name, which she had kept treasured in her memory for years, stirred a great wave of emotions in her long-sealed heart.
"Heh, Old Jia, it's understandable to consider Yun Shan and Yun Yun as formidable opponents. But Yun Tianming is just a Dou Emperor; how could he possibly pose any threat to us?"
Yan Luotian spoke with disdain. The power difference between a Dou Ancestor and a Dou Emperor was immense; typically, even five peak Dou Emperors couldn't defeat a single Dou Ancestor. According to the information Jia Xing Tian provided, Yun Tianming was only a 4-Star Dou Emperor.
"He's also a Sixth Grade Alchemist. His collection must be quite valuable," Mulan Three Elders said, their eyes gleaming with greed.
"Hmph!" The Poison Sect Master let out a cold snort, unintentionally releasing a terrifying killing intent.
"!!!"
"Sect Master of the Poison Sect, what do you mean by this?" The others were startled, sensing danger.
"Nothing... nothing at all."
"When the battle begins, I want him alive," the Poison Sect Master said emotionlessly, retracting the killing intent.
Xie Bi Yan cast a peculiar glance at her, thinking to himself: according to gathered information, this Heavenly Poison Woman seems to have come from the Jia Ma Empire. Could she know Yun Tianming? If I manage to capture Yun Tianming, could I use him to control the Heavenly Poison Woman?
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