Chapter 377: Heading to the Beast Domain
"Is there a way for the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python to advance further!?" Medusa's eyes lit up with excitement as she asked Xiao Ze eagerly. Seeing Xiao Ze's calm demeanor, she rolled her eyes at him and stepped forward. Qing Lin, seeing this, stood up obediently to make room.
Medusa's slender, fair hands pressed on Xiao Ze's shoulders with just the right amount of pressure, clearly not her first time doing this.
"Hmm... The Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, as an ancient beast, didn't just appear out of nowhere. In ancient times, their habitat and breeding grounds were in the Beast Domain of the Southern Central Plains," Xiao Ze began, clearing his throat. "The Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python is known for its rarity and pure bloodline, but it didn't just vanish without a trace."
"If it existed, it must have left traces. Even if the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python has been extinct since ancient times, it's still possible to find remnants."
Hearing this, Medusa's eyes shone even brighter. If the Beast Domain was once the habitat of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, there was a higher chance of finding remnants of their kind there. And as a species, they likely left behind methods for further advancement!
"So, we must go to the Beast Domain," Xiao Yi Xian nodded. "Qing Lin's Green Scaled Three Flower Pupils need more high-level snake-type magical beasts. For Medusa to advance her bloodline further, the Beast Domain is our best bet."
Medusa pondered, "That makes sense. When do we plan to leave?"
"Once we deal with the Three Thousand Burning Flame," Xiao Ze replied after some thought. "Even though I don't need to handle everything personally, as the vice-chairman, I can't be completely absent if something unexpected happens."
"We haven't seen Zi Yan in a long time," Xiao Yi Xian said, smiling. "Given how the Taixu Ancient Dragon clan values her, her strength must have grown tremendously."
"With her talent, as long as there are treasures, her strength will increase rapidly. I just hope the Taixu Ancient Dragon clan hasn't been scared off by her appetite," Xiao Ze laughed, shaking his head at the memory of Zi Yan's voracious eating habits.
While Xiao Ze and his group discussed their trip to the Beast Domain, the Great Elder of the Pill Tower led the top ten finalists of the Pill Assembly to the entrance of the Star Region. As the vice-chairman, Xiao Ze didn't have to oversee every detail. For instance, he didn't need to personally lead the participants to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flame.
"The Star Region is not entirely safe. Stay close to me; any mishaps will be your own responsibility," the Great Elder warned the top ten contestants, relieved that Mu Gu was no longer an issue.
The entrance to the Star Region slowly opened, and the Great Elder said, "Let's go."
Not long after, Xiao Ze stood atop his Elder Tower, gazing toward the Star Region, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"With the Soul Hall out of the picture and no Dragon Seal from Zi Yan, I wonder if my third brother can successfully subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flame."
Recalling the ferocity of the Three Thousand Burning Flame in the original story and his own experience facing it, Xiao Ze couldn't help but shake his head.
"Subduing the Three Thousand Burning Flame with just the peak of the Douzong level is incredibly difficult without weakening it first."
However, remembering Xiao Yan's previous success with the Fallen Heart Flame, Xiao Ze felt a bit more confident.
"It seems there will be no interference from the Soul Hall this time. I should use this time to refine the Ninth Pill of the Nine Mysterious Pills left by Zhu Yang."
"I've been an eight-rank peak alchemist for some time but never attempted to refine the Ninth Pill. Aside from the time it takes, I wasn't confident enough."
"But after the Pill Assembly, my alchemy skills have improved, and my understanding of the Sacred Heart Glazed Pill framework has deepened. This holistic understanding has given me the confidence to attempt the Ninth Pill."
Xiao Ze retrieved the cauldron he had obtained from the bronze relic. Due to the imprint left by the Taixu Ancient Dragon clan, outsiders couldn't use the cauldron directly.
Abandoning the idea of using the cauldron for refining, Xiao Ze instead formed a solid golden cauldron with his golden flames.
The Taixu Ancient Dragon's essence blood and the half-refined pill it protected were too powerful, even after many years. Xiao Ze's golden cauldron shuddered under the pressure of their immense energy.
Ignoring the residual bloodline pressure, Xiao Ze continued to refine, knowing even Zhu Yang couldn't suppress him face-to-face.
The primordial emperor flame surged, enveloping the materials Zhu Yang had prepared for the Ninth Pill. Now, Xiao Ze just needed to complete the process, ensuring the essence blood fully merged with the pill.
As time passed, the ferocity of the essence blood waned, its quantity dwindling as it merged with the pill. Half a month later, Xiao Ze opened his eyes to see a single pill spinning within the cauldron, radiating violet-gold light.
The pill was nearly breaking through the cauldron's space seals, its light illuminating the area.
"Finally done, the Ninth Pill of the Nine Mysterious Pills!" Xiao Ze smiled, feeling accomplished. "With this finished, it's time to head to the Beast Domain!"
(End of Chapter)