Chapter 122: Meeting Qinglin in Shimo City!
Hiss—
The battle energy barrier Xiao Ze had created quickly dissolved under the poison emitted by Xiao Yi Xian involuntarily.
Seeing that Xiao Yi Xian had completed her breakthrough, Xiao Ze had no intention of recreating another energy barrier.
Indeed, the poison in the valley quickly dispersed, and a charming figure rose into the air, with a pair of gray-purple wings condensed on her back.
"Congratulations, you've become a Dou Wang!"
Xiao Ze said with a smile, while Xiao Yi Xian extended her hand toward him.
"Before, it was always you carrying me flying. Now let me carry you, okay?"
"Ah?"
At Xiao Yi Xian's unexpected invitation, Xiao Ze was momentarily puzzled but then extended his hand to firmly hold Xiao Yi Xian's.
A surge of poisonous energy, much more powerful than before, flowed from Xiao Yi Xian's body to Xiao Ze's.
Through the conversion of the Perfected Poison Body, it transformed into immense energy channeled into the empty space.
Since Xiao Ze had not yet reached the Dou Huang level, he could only expand the diameter of the Source Tree.
This immense energy directly increased the diameter of Xiao Ze's Source Tree to five meters.
Seeing that Xiao Ze's expression didn't change, Xiao Yi Xian tilted her head.
"Xiao Ze, does my poisonous energy after reaching Dou Wang not affect you?"
"It does affect me, but it's still not enough to break the barrier to Dou Huang."
Xiao Ze smiled, hugging Xiao Yi Xian.
"Why are you acting like Ziyan, doing such unpredictable things?"
"I wanted to surprise you."
Xiao Yi Xian wriggled a bit, and seeing that she couldn't break free, she allowed Xiao Ze to embrace her.
"So, will we stick to the original plan?"
Xiao Ze asked, as they had discussed their plans after returning to the Jia Ma Empire.
Xiao Ze intended to go to Shimo City first and then return to the Xiao family, while Xiao Yi Xian planned to visit Qingshan Village.
To avoid wasting time, Xiao Yi Xian suggested they separate, each going to their destination and finally meeting at the Xiao family.
"Yes, now that I'm a Dou Wang, I have more capacity to protect myself."
Xiao Ze thought for a moment and then touched Xiao Yi Xian's forehead.
Xiao Yi Xian looked at Xiao Ze without any resistance.
A slight spiritual energy began to draw a symbol on her forehead.
"This is my spiritual seal. If you encounter a danger you can't face, infuse spiritual energy into it and I'll come immediately."
With Xiao Ze's current spiritual strength, he could create a spiritual seal without problems.
He made it directly on Xiao Yi Xian's forehead to prevent it from being lost accidentally if it were on an object.
Xiao Yi Xian obediently nodded, "Then I'll go to Qingshan Village first. See you at the Xiao family!"
Xiao Yi Xian gently freed herself from Xiao Ze's arms, who did not stop her this time. With a warm smile, she unfolded her gray-purple wings and flew toward the Jia Ma Empire.
Xiao Ze watched her depart and then unfolded his own dark blue energy wings, heading to the Tager Desert.
...
Ancient Kingdom, Infinite Mountains.
At a majestic and ancient altar, two visitors appeared after a long time.
A middle-aged man with a common appearance, dressed in simple clothes, but with a mysterious aura that inspired confidence.
"Xun Er, are you sure you want to try mastering the Heavenly Emperor's Golden Flame now? This isn't a process to be rushed. The stronger you are, the more likely you are to succeed."
"Father, I want to try it now."
The other person was the daughter of the Gu clan, Gu Xun Er.
"I have practiced the clan's secret methods for many years and reached an extremely high level. I'm confident I can master the Heavenly Emperor's Golden Flame."
"If you're determined, then go ahead. As my daughter, you must be ambitious. Xun Er, I trust you!"
Encouraged by her father's words, Xun Er smiled and ascended the altar.
Soon, a golden column of fire rose into the sky, drawing the attention of everyone in the Ancient Kingdom.
Gu Yuan watched Xun Er in the golden fire with a frown.
Although he wasn't pleased with Xun Er attempting to master the Heavenly Emperor's Golden Flame at the Dou Wang level, if she succeeded, she would receive enormous benefits in her cultivation path.
At least the clan's secret methods, combined with the Heavenly Emperor's Golden Flame, would be extremely effective.
And the sensation of unstable energy that comes with the drastic increase in power would completely dissipate in the golden fire.
But the weaker one is, the harder it is to master the Heavenly Emperor's Golden Flame.
Although Xun Er had practiced the clan's secret methods since childhood and perfected them, they still required a solid foundation.
Gu Yuan couldn't be sure that Xun Er would succeed, but he could only hope for the best.
...
Xiao Ze did not return to the Jia Ma Empire just to deal with the Xiao family's affairs but also to go to Shimo City and complete an important task.
Therefore, he had found a map of the Jia Ma Empire in the Canaan Academy library, so as not to get lost.
Shimo City was in the east of the Jia Ma Empire, near the Tager Desert.
Due to the climate, this place was ideal for cultivators of fire and earth attributes.
As he approached the Tager Desert, Xiao Ze noticed that the energy in the air changed, with fire and earth attributes predominating, while other attributes were less evident.
Especially the water attribute, which was so scarce that water attribute cultivators would feel suffocated.
"Luckily, besides the water attribute, I also have fire and a bit of wood."
Extending his spiritual perception, Xiao Ze began to search for the city in the vast desert.
Finally, he reached a city.
Seeing the sign for Shimo City, Xiao Ze felt relieved.
"I didn't expect to find Shimo City so quickly."
After landing nearby, Xiao Ze headed towards the city, where guards dressed in black armor greeted him. They were imbued with a strong smell of blood.
Due to the proximity to the Tager Desert and occasional conflicts with snake people, the soldiers here were especially brave.
After paying the entry fee, Xiao Ze entered the city.
He headed to the base of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group.
"Bastard half-breed!"
"Damn bastard! Go find your snake father!"
"Why didn't you die with your mother?"
Near the mercenary group's base, Xiao Ze heard children's insults.
With his spiritual perception, Xiao Ze frowned and quickly headed towards the place.
Some robust children were cornering a green-clad girl against a wall, insulting her and throwing stones.
The girl, hugging herself, trembled in the corner.
With a cold expression, Xiao Ze leaped in front of the girl.
With an icy gaze at the children bullying her, he scared them away.
Xiao Ze turned to the girl, noticing green snake scales on her wrist, and spoke gently.
"Are you okay?"
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