Chapter 411: A Rare Moment Alone
"This way of traveling is too slow. Everyone, please wait a moment."
In the void, Hei Qing suddenly spoke. He then transformed into a colossal black dragon.
"Get on. Compared to you all, I am much more familiar with the chaotic flows of the void, and I can travel faster."
"Thank you, Senior Hei Qing." Xiao Ze cupped his hands, took Xun Er's small hand, and climbed onto the black dragon's head.
"Do I get a ride too?" Mang Tianchi said with a hint of surprise. After all, even with his experiences, he had never ridden a Taixu Ancient Dragon.
"Heh, you are the headmaster of Xiao Ze's academy. Naturally, we can't leave you behind." The black dragon's voice was as loud as a bell and spoke politely. Hearing this, Mang Tianchi's face showed a delighted smile.
With a flash, he appeared on the black dragon's head. Feeling the solid dragon scales under his feet and the rapid speed through the void, Mang Tianchi couldn't stop smiling. "Headmaster, there's no need to be this excited," Xiao Ze said with a smile, puzzled by Mang Tianchi's behavior. Mang Tianchi rolled his eyes.
"Don't joke with me. I don't have your incredible connections, even being able to associate with the Taixu Ancient Dragon clan. This is a rare experience for me." Xiao Ze laughed at Mang Tianchi's words. He was getting used to the headmaster's slightly roguish manner.
After some time, Xiao Ze and the others felt the speed decrease and looked ahead. Xun Er looked at the Ancient Dragon Island with curiosity. Although it wasn't as vast as the self-contained Ancient Realm, it was still impressive to have such a large island in the void. Mang Tianchi felt the same.
Although he was well-traveled among the ancient clans, this was his first time at the Taixu Ancient Dragon clan's territory. "The Taixu Ancient Dragon clan sure has impressive means," Mang Tianchi thought to himself.
The black dragon entered the silver barrier and then transformed back into the burly man. "Everyone, please follow me." Led by Hei Qing, they soon arrived at the grand hall where Xiao Ze had previously refined pills.
Elder Zhu Li was already there, and seeing Xiao Ze and the others return, he smiled. After some polite exchanges, Xiao Ze suddenly asked, "Elder Zhu Li, have they not finished their cultivation yet?" Although he was a bit worried about Xun Er meeting Little Doctor Immortal and Medusa, delaying wasn't a solution.
So he decided to address it directly. "That's right. Since they entered their training grounds, they haven't come out. They should be making some breakthroughs," Elder Zhu Li said honestly. Due to Xiao Ze, Elder Zhu Li took great care in arranging the best training grounds suited for each of them. "In that case, we can wait a bit longer.
The Rock Demon Hunt starts in a month and a half, and the entrance is in the southern region of Central Plains. We have plenty of time to get there," Xun Er said with a smile. Xiao Ze thought for a moment.
Since nothing could be done now, he decided to go with the flow. For the next few days, Xiao Ze did not contact them through the golden tree. Instead, he spent time with Xun Er on Ancient Dragon Island, enjoying their rare moments alone.
On a tall mountain peak of Ancient Dragon Island, Xiao Ze lay on the grass, the mixed scent of grass and soil filling his nostrils. Xun Er half-lay in his arms. "Brother Xiao Ze, ever since I returned to the ancient clan, we haven't had time like this together."
"Don't worry. We'll have plenty of chances to be together in the future." Xiao Ze raised his hand and stroked Xun Er's soft hair. "Brother Xiao Ze, I believe in you." Xun Er lowered her head, enjoying Xiao Ze's touch.
"Xun Er, when I reach the Dou Saint level, I will go to the Ancient Realm and declare that I am worthy of being with you."
Xun Er's eyes showed a ripple of emotion, and she smiled while resting her cheek against Xiao Ze's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat.
"Brother Xiao Ze, you don't need to promise me anything. I have always believed in you." "With your talent, reaching Dou Saint won't be your limit. I believe you'll go far on the path of a Dou Saint."
"Maybe you'll even reach the nine-star Dou Saint level..." Xun Er said with a determined tone. However, despite her trust in Xiao Ze, she didn't dare claim he could break through to the Dou Emperor level.
Historically, many geniuses failed to complete the path of the Dou Saint, let alone become a Dou Emperor. Becoming a Dou Emperor in the current era was almost impossible. "Xun Er, maybe Dou Saint isn't my limit."
Xiao Ze suddenly spoke, his voice full of confidence, surprising Xun Er. Xiao Ze looked up at the silver barrier above, his eyes filled with determination. Before the Void Space's transformation, Xiao Ze had doubts about becoming a Dou Emperor.
The Dou Qi Continent had limited source energy, with only two known in the Ancient Emperor's cave. Although he had the Emperor's origin flame, inheriting the Ancient Emperor's legacy wasn't guaranteed.
He had planned to compete for the embryonic Emperor pill against Hun Tiandi. But after learning the Void Space was an evolving world, Xiao Ze had no more doubts. With abundant source energy from the fully evolved Void Space, becoming a Dou Emperor was certain. Feeling Xiao Ze's unwavering confidence, Xun Er suddenly relaxed.
Since returning to the ancient clan, she had been training hard, not wanting Xiao Ze to face the clan's pressure alone. But now, hearing Xiao Ze's words, she felt at ease.
"Brother Xiao Ze, once I reach Dou Saint, the council won't be able to bind me. Then I can always be with you."
"Haha, you better hurry. I feel I'm close to breaking through to the peak of Dou Zun." Xiao Ze laughed, and Xun Er, sensing his hidden aura, replied with a soft "mm."
As they talked softly, on a distant mountain peak, a white figure stood watching. Little Doctor Immortal gazed at Xiao Ze and Xun Er, a bitter smile on her lips. "Xun Er..."
(End of Chapter)