Chapter 440: Trouble for the Holy Spirit Sage!
Xiao Ze felt the Origin Tree surpass the height of 100,000 meters. As the tree reached this milestone, a unique reward from Xun'er's breakthrough to Dou Zun also arrived. A strange power acted upon the Origin Tree, causing his core strength to transform.
Sensing this peculiar force, Xiao Ze realized that reaching 100,000 meters was only the first step in becoming a Dou Saint. The upcoming transformation was crucial. He continued to absorb the vast energy, focusing on the transformation of the Origin Tree. Under the influence of the mysterious power, the tree's core radiated throughout the void space, expanding it once more. The void space seemed more tangible now, though this transformation was not quick and couldn't be accelerated. Xiao Ze used this opportunity to continue his cultivation.
Xiao Yixian, Medusa, and the others observed the energy storm surrounding Xiao Ze, understanding that his breakthrough to Dou Saint would take considerable time.
"With Xiao Ze's illusionary power concealing us, the spatial seals, and additional defensive arrays, we should be safe," Xiao Yixian said, frowning slightly as she watched Xiao Ze.
"I agree. Xiao Ze's protective measures will alert us even during our cultivation," Qing Lin added, recalling Xiao Ze's setup.
"Alright, two will train while one keeps watch, rotating every so often," Medusa proposed after some thought.
Initially, they rotated every ten days, but as the energy storm continued unchanged, they adjusted to monthly rotations. While Xiao Ze's breakthrough progressed, their own strength also grew.
Six months later, thousands of miles from Xiao Ze's secluded spot, changes occurred in the Netherworld Sea. A figure sat cross-legged at the sea's center, absorbing the ominous energy that would typically corrode other practitioners. This figure, impervious to the deadly energy, was the Holy Spirit Sage, who Xiao Ze had helped achieve Dou Saint.
The Holy Spirit Sage's aura was much stronger now, though she remained a late one-star Dou Saint. Using the Netherworld Sea's energy, she had progressed quickly, though not as swiftly as Xiao Yan, who had advanced from early one-star to two-star Dou Saint in just six months.
Sensing something, the Holy Spirit Sage frowned and opened her eyes, revealing unique pupils of black and gold—black representing the Netherworld power, and gold for the Holy Spirit power. Though refining the Netherworld Sea's energy greatly benefited her, she had to balance these two forces within her, preventing the Netherworld power from overpowering the Holy Spirit power.
"Since you've come, why not show yourself?" Her eyes, black and gold, focused on a spot in the distance.
A cold laugh echoed as thick black mist surged, forming a space of darkness. From this black space emerged a skeletal figure, exuding an icy aura that far surpassed the surrounding deep sea cold.
"What brings you here?" the Holy Spirit Sage asked, recognizing the sinister aura of the newcomer.
The old man, a grandmaster of the Soul Hall, spoke with a chilling smile, "I am the Grand Heavenly Venerate of the Soul Hall, here to invite you to join us."
His eyes scanned her, noting the immense evil within her despite her holy exterior. While the Soul Hall often caused chaos, its high-ranking members were few, primarily composed of the Soul Race. Lower ranks were filled by outsiders, including fearsome figures like the Four Heavenly Venerates.
The recent anomaly in the Netherworld Sea had caught the Soul Hall's attention, revealing the presence of a Dou Saint unaffiliated with any major force. This lone Dou Saint intrigued the Soul Hall, prompting the Grand Heavenly Venerate to extend an invitation.
Soul Hall? The Holy Spirit Sage narrowed her eyes. Xiao Ze had informed her about the Soul Hall, and her impression was highly negative. She shook her head decisively.
"Not interested. I'm used to being alone."
As she declined, she subtly revealed her late one-star Dou Saint aura, causing the Grand Heavenly Venerate's calm demeanor to flicker with surprise. However, confident in his deeper heritage and superior skills, he quickly regained his composure.
"Your confidence comes from being a late one-star Dou Saint. Refusing the Soul Hall's invitation isn't an option," he sneered, reaching out with a ghostly hand.
The Holy Spirit Sage snorted, releasing a brilliant golden light from the sea's center, causing massive waves to rise in the Netherworld Sea.
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