Chapter 249: The Millennium Blood Crystal and the Attack on the Soul Hall Subtemple
"Qing Lin, you haven't fully refined the soul power of the Ancient Heavenly Serpent yet, right? Otherwise, with its soul power, you should have reached the Dou Zun level directly."
Xiao Ze looked at Qing Lin. Although Xiao Ze had intervened to destroy the intelligence of the Ancient Heavenly Serpent, it shouldn't have affected its soul power too much.
"That's right, a portion of the power has become the Nine-Headed Ancient Heavenly Serpent mark on my forehead, where part of the soul power is stored."
"Since I've advanced so quickly, I feel I need time to recover. I want to train a bit more and then use the power of the mark to reach the Dou Zun level in one go."
"You did well. In the path of cultivation, one shouldn't advance rashly." Xiao Ze observed the mark on Qing Lin's forehead, which was starting to fade over time.
It seemed the mark was only visible when in use.
"By the way, Xiao Ze, after refining the soul of the Ancient Heavenly Serpent, I obtained some information."
Qing Lin suddenly remembered something and hurried to say it.
"The Ancient Heavenly Serpent chose to die here because, shortly before its death, it discovered a rare treasure, the Millennium Blood Crystal."
"Millennium Blood Crystal!" Xiao Ze exclaimed. This is an extremely rare treasure. According to records, if a magical beast refined it, it could purify its bloodline.
"That's right. According to the Ancient Heavenly Serpent's information, this Millennium Blood Crystal could elevate its bloodline to the level of the King of the Ancient Heavenly Serpents."
Qing Lin nodded and added, "This rare treasure should also be useful to you, Xiao Ze."
"That's true, but using it for me would be a waste." Xiao Ze said, looking at the small multicolored serpent on his wrist.
The Millennium Blood Crystal is extremely valuable because it can enhance the bloodline of any magical beast, whether low or high-ranked.
"I might consider using it for the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python."
Xiao Ze stroked the small head of the multicolored serpent, which was still in a deep sleep and didn't react to their conversation.
The fusion of the soul of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python with Medusa's soul was becoming more advanced, causing its sleep time to be longer.
Once both souls fully merge, its power will increase significantly, and it will no longer be in constant sleep.
"Is the Millennium Blood Crystal down here?" Xiao Ze tried to sense it, but couldn't detect the characteristic energy of such a special treasure.
"Yes, but before it died, the Ancient Heavenly Serpent placed a powerful seal here, blocking any detection."
Qing Lin explained, "Forcibly breaking the seal could destroy the Millennium Blood Crystal."
"Fortunately, after refining the soul of the Ancient Heavenly Serpent, I also obtained the way to undo the seal."
"Should I undo the seal now, Xiao Ze?"
Qing Lin asked curiously, but Xiao Ze frowned.
"Don't rush. While you were refining the soul of the Ancient Heavenly Serpent, some members of the Soul Hall appeared."
"Since the seal is intact and can block perception from others, we'll solve the issue with the Soul Hall first and then come back for the treasure."
"Soul Hall members?" Qing Lin was surprised.
After following Xiao Ze for so long, she was no longer the naive girl she once was.
The Soul Hall was known as one of the most powerful forces in the central region, comparable to the Alchemy Tower, and Qing Lin knew how dangerous it was.
"Let's go first. I'll explain on the way."
Xiao Ze led Qing Lin to the entrance and took the moment to tell her what had happened earlier.
Qing Lin's expression turned cold, her eyes filled with killing intent.
"That Song Qing doesn't deserve to live! He betrayed the Alchemy Tower and conspired with the Soul Hall to harm you, Xiao Ze!"
Although Qing Lin had avoided many confrontations by following Xiao Ze, she had a limit.
If someone harmed the people she cared about, she wouldn't hesitate to eliminate them.
"It's okay, don't get angry over such a despicable person. Once we rescue the Alchemy Tower disciples, the grandmaster will give me an explanation."
Xiao Ze calmed Qing Lin and took out the three jade bottles, verifying the path to the Ghost Lament Mountain.
With the Soul Hall infiltrators guiding the way, Xiao Ze and Qing Lin arrived at a massive black temple in a valley after a while.
Xiao Ze expanded a light blue energy field to confirm there were no Dou Zun level experts inside the temple, and then they entered directly.
"Stop! Who are you? How dare you enter the Soul Hall?! Ah!"
"There's an intruder! Quick..."
Any Soul Hall guardian who appeared within the energy field was crushed by its pressure.
Many guardians didn't have time to react before dying at Xiao Ze's hands.
To facilitate interrogation, Xiao Ze carried the three jade bottles with the Soul Hall guardians at his waist.
Seeing Xiao Ze's fierce entry, the guardians in the bottles were terrified.
With the Soul Hall infiltrators indicating the way, Xiao Ze quickly found the Alchemy Tower disciples in a hidden part of the black temple, with no other presence.
But unlike promised, the disciples were chained with soul-blocking chains, weakened and disheartened.
Xiao Ze showed his elder insignia and revealed his face.
"Are you Elder Xiao Ze?"
"Look, it's Elder Xiao Ze, I'm not dreaming!"
"Elder Xiao Ze! That bastard Song Qing betrayed the Alchemy Tower and conspired with the Soul Hall to harm you!"
The Alchemy Tower disciples spoke hastily.
Xiao Ze nodded slightly. "Don't worry, I already know. The most important thing is to rescue you now."
Concentrating a golden flame in his hand, he broke the chains.
"For now, stay in this spiritual bag. I'll take you to the Alchemy Tower and accommodate you."
Xiao Ze took out a Soul Hall spiritual bag and removed the dark energy surrounding it. The Alchemy Tower disciples thanked Xiao Ze.
"Thank you, Elder Xiao Ze. We will follow your orders."
Then, the disciples entered the spiritual bag and Xiao Ze sighed, storing it in his ring.
"I believe this Soul Hall subtemple no longer has a reason to exist."
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