"It's been over three months already. Why hasn't Brother Tianming come out? Is something wrong with him?"
Nalan Yanran anxiously gazed at a solitary peak on Misty Cloud Mountain. Visible energy from heaven and earth gathered above, forming a brilliant seven-colored vortex.
"Don't worry. That guy is quite resilient. Instead of worrying about him, why not practice with me?"
Zi Yan was feeling restless. During this period, she had been finding people to spar with at Misty Cloud Sect, causing quite a ruckus, and only Nalan Yanran was able to handle her somewhat.
"Zi Yan, don't!"
Nalan Yanran flapped her Dou Qi Wings to avoid the incoming punch from Zi Yan, which pulverized several large trees behind her, making her break out in a cold sweat.
"Hmm~ Little Yanran, what should you call me?"
Zi Yan's lips curled into a little devilish smile.
"Um, elder sister Zi Yan."
Nalan Yanran looked helpless. Although Zi Yan appeared to be only eleven or twelve years old, she couldn't bring herself to address her that way. However, given the force of Zi Yan's punches, she had no choice but to yield.
That said, under Zi Yan's intense training, Nalan Yanran's strength had improved significantly, reaching the 4 Star Dou Emperor level.
"Rumble—!!"
Suddenly, a burst of energy exploded from Misty Cloud Mountain, and the energy in this world began to violently fluctuate.
"What's happening?!"
Several Dou Qi Wings soared into the sky, revealing the startled elders of Misty Cloud Sect. They watched in shock as the energy around a solitary peak seemed to be drawn towards it, rapidly gathering at the top.
"That seems to be Yun Tianming's cultivation place."
"Ah? Isn't he only at the Dou Emperor level? Why does the disturbance in the energy feel even greater than when the ancestor broke through?"
The elders exchanged glances and eventually came to a frightening possibility. Stunned, one of them said, "Yun Tianming, could this kid be about to break through to the Dou Ancestor level?"
"Impossible! If I remember correctly, this kid is only twenty-three or twenty-four this year, right?"
The elders were incredulous. The previous Sect Master Yun Shan had been stuck at the peak of the Dou Emperor level for many years. It was clear that the step from Dou Emperor to Dou Ancestor was a vast chasm.
"He's finally reached this point, Tianming."
Yun Yun stood on the clouds, her eyes shining with a unique light and a proud expression on her beautiful face. He truly lived up to being her man!
At this moment, the tremors in the world grew increasingly intense. Waves of dense energy continuously seeped from the surroundings and flowed towards the vortex at the peak of the solitary mountain. From a distance, the top of Misty Cloud Sect appeared wrapped in this dazzling, colorful energy, making for a spectacular sight.
This development naturally drew the attention of various forces within the Yun Cai Empire, with countless astonished gazes directed at the sky, where a violent energy appeared almost tangible.
"This Dou Qi aura, Yun Tianming, you've stepped into that realm even before I did."
Hai Bo Dong said with a helpless expression. As a reward for participating in the battle at Misty Cloud Mountain, Hai Bo Dong received an Earth Rank Low Level Qi Method of the ice attribute. After days of practice with this Qi Method, he had also one foot in the Dou Ancestor realm, but unexpectedly, Yun Tianming surpassed him.
"Brother Tianming~ From today on, your name will resound throughout the entire northwest region."
Ya Fei's eyes were filled with admiration.
"That's also your good fortune, Ya Fei."
"As one of the women behind a strong man."
Hai Bo Dong remarked teasingly. In the Dou Qi Continent, there is no concept of monogamy. As long as one is powerful enough, no one will question having a harem of thousands.
Alchemist Guild.
"This aura... Damn! It's that Yun Tianming guy!"
Yao Yu's hand trembled, and the ingredients in the alchemical cauldron turned to ashes.
"Yu'er, forget about the restoration of our country."
"With that man around, we have no hope at all."
Yao Ye shook her head with a bitter smile. Although their hatred for the "usurping" Misty Cloud Sect was understandable, and they had even fantasized about restoring their country one day, Yun Tianming's breakthrough to the Dou Ancestor realm today had crushed their dreams of restoration. In the face of absolute power, hatred becomes nothing more than an illusion.
As time passed, the changes in the world not only did not weaken but became increasingly intense. Eventually, it appeared as though countless colorful ribbons were continuously sweeping down from the sky. A vast aura surged upwards from Misty Cloud Mountain like a waking dragon!
"This aura doesn't seem like that of someone who has just advanced to Dou Ancestor."
Yun Shan, who had recently broken through to 2 Star Dou Ancestor, was still marveling at how significant each Star advancement was at the Dou Ancestor level. Yet, Yun Tianming's breakthrough seemed even more powerful than his own 2 Star Dou Ancestor state!
As the commotion on Misty Cloud Mountain grew more intense, many strong individuals from a thousand miles away sensed it. In an instant, astonished gazes turned towards the direction of Misty Cloud Sect.
Qicai City, Snake People Tribe's autonomous region.
The eight commanders looked up into the distance, "What a terrifying aura! From the direction, it seems to be coming from Misty Cloud Sect?"
"Such a fortunate guy. With this, Misty Cloud Sect's strength has further increased."
The Snake People Tribe expressed concern. Although they were nominally allies, an overly powerful ally could still be intimidating. Yue Mei and Hua She'er then explained, "Everyone, please don't worry. The person who has broken through is Lord Yun Tianming, who is very friendly with our Snake People Tribe."
Upon hearing this, the Snake People instinctively turned their gaze towards Queen Medusa, who stood in the sky.
The relationship between Yun Tianming and their Queen was almost an open secret. Although many in the Snake People Tribe felt jealousy and resentment, they had to admit that Yun Tianming's strength was enough to command their respect.
"Hmph~ He is indeed a man with boundless courage," Cai Lin said with a smile in her eyes and a captivating curve to her lips.
"Is he about to appear?"
At this moment, countless Misty Cloud Sect disciples looked up at the strange changes in the sky.
"Boom!"
Under the gaze of countless eyes, the energy vortex that covered the sky seemed to be parted by an invisible hand, automatically splitting to reveal a clear path to the heavens!
A majestic figure slowly emerged. The Dou Qi Wings on his back gradually dissipated, his feet lightly treading the void. His body stood as straight as a spear, and the overwhelming aura emanating from him pierced the endless sky like a sword splitting the heavens!
"Dou Ancestor powerhouse!"
Feeling Yun Tianming's powerful aura, which conveyed authority even without anger, the entire Misty Cloud Mountain was filled with murmurs of awe and envy.
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