Chapter 218: Little Symbol Sect, Fire Spirit of the Unique Fire
Through Xiao Tian's refinement, the essence flame seed of the Three Thousand Burning Flames was finally devoured by the Burning Formula. Utilizing the power of the Three Thousand Burning Flames, the Burning Formula evolved to a mid-level Heaven tier technique. The remaining energy elevated Xiao Tian's cultivation from the peak of mid-level Half-Saint to high-level Half-Saint.
Xiao Tian slowly opened his eyes, thinking, "As expected of the ninth-ranked unique fire. Just the essence flame seed alone has significantly enhanced both the Burning Formula and my strength."
He glanced around; the massive flame dragon had also been formed by the unique fire.
"Devour!"
With a low shout, the Devouring Ancestral Symbol appeared outside Xiao Tian's body, transforming into a black hole.
"Whoosh!"
As the black hole rotated rapidly, it emitted a terrifying devouring force. Purple-black flames continuously flew from all directions, entering the black hole and gradually enhancing Xiao Tian's cultivation.
It was unclear how long this process took, but eventually, the flame dragon vanished completely. Xiao Tian's strength had been elevated to the peak of high-level Half-Saint. He was only one step away from reaching the Dou Saint level.
However, after this breakthrough, Xiao Tian did not immediately leave seclusion. He sat quietly with his legs crossed, but a vast and immense energy was silently gathering above the space. This energy was ethereal and intangible, yet it gave off a nearly palpable pressure, for it was the power of the soul.
If Xuan Kongzi and the others were present, they would sense the vastness of this soul power, akin to an endless ocean.
"Boom!"
A silver-white beam of light shot out from Xiao Tian's body, piercing the sky. As the silver-white light spread across the sky, Xiao Tian's perception rapidly expanded. Although he remained seated, his awareness permeated the entire space, allowing him to "see" everything within it.
Xiao Tian slowly extended his hand. At that moment, he felt as though he was merging with the heavens and earth. It was as if he could unleash a world-shattering power with a mere thought.
"This is the Little Symbol Sect?"
Xiao Tian opened his eyes, and the vast soul power that had filled the heavens and earth began to retract into his body like a tidal wave. At this moment, his eyes held no brilliance, only an abyssal depth reminiscent of the night sky. He had now entered the realm of the Little Symbol Sect. With his soul power alone, he could defeat ordinary Half-Saints.
Xiao Tian's recent soul elevation was largely thanks to his breakthroughs in cultivation. Each advancement in cultivation brings about comprehensive enhancements, including the brain and soul. This is why those with profound cultivation typically have strong souls, even if they do not specifically train in soul techniques.
This time, Xiao Tian had advanced three levels in succession, allowing his soul to break through to the Little Symbol Sect realm.
"Hu!"
Xiao Tian exhaled deeply, intending to summon his unique fire. However, he discovered that all his unique fires had disappeared. Upon closer examination, he found something concealed deep within his body. Using his soul power to probe, he discovered a small figure about an inch tall. The figure did not speak but shared an intimate connection with Xiao Tian. He realized this small figure was his unique fire.
"It seems my unique fire has grown strong enough to manifest a spirit," Xiao Tian mused.
All unique fires possess intelligence, even the lowest-ranked ones. However, Xiao Tian's refinement had erased the intelligence of his unique fires. Wild unique fire spirits are prone to backlash, as evidenced by the death of the Purifying Lotus Demon Saint due to a unique fire's backlash after being severely injured.
Unlike wild unique fire spirits, this fire spirit was born from Xiao Tian's continuous refinement of unique fires. Thus, it shared a relationship with Xiao Tian akin to that of a father and child, making them incredibly close. The fire spirit could intuitively understand Xiao Tian's intentions, allowing him to use various unique fire techniques without conscious effort.
Xiao Tian smiled and said, "Little guy, I will find other unique fires for you to devour."
"Yiya yiya!"
The fire spirit clapped its hands in delight at Xiao Tian's words. Xiao Tian thought, "Next, I should visit the Nine Serene Deep Ground Serpent Tribe to help Medusa obtain the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python inheritance."
Despite the presence of a Dou Saint within the Nine Serene Deep Ground Serpent Tribe, Xiao Tian could easily escape using the Space Ancestral Symbol and the Space Gate.
With that, he stood up and, with a flash, left the star domain.
...
At the top of the Pill Tower, Yao Lao and the other three were chatting. Suddenly, the space distorted, and Xiao Tian appeared.
Seeing Xiao Tian, Xuan Yi asked curiously, "How did it go? Did you succeed?"
"I did," Xiao Tian nodded. "I have refined the Three Thousand Burning Flames."
"You actually succeeded?" Xuan Kongzi and the others were surprised. The Three Thousand Burning Flames had been in the Pill Tower for a long time, yet no one had been able to refine it. Xiao Tian managed to refine it in one attempt, showing that he was truly fortunate.
However, they didn't know that Xiao Tian, with his foreknowledge, was well-prepared to subdue the fire.
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Beast Region.
It wasn't Xiao Tian's first time here. Upon entering, he didn't linger and headed straight for the area occupied by the Nine Serene Deep Ground Serpent Tribe. The tribe's main base was deep underground, but many offshoots with impure bloodlines were stationed on the surface to guard the royal family below.
The Nine Serene Abyss was the primary passage into the underground world, heavily guarded against ordinary strongmen. However, with Xiao Tian's current cultivation, he remained undetected.
The underground world was naturally complex, but Xiao Tian had a map drawn by the Dou Zun of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Serpent Tribe, who was controlled by Qing Lin. He traversed the underground world, passing through various serpent tribes until he reached the Serpent Ground Meridian, the headquarters and holy land of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Serpent Tribe.
Using the Space Ancestral Symbol and his powerful soul, Xiao Tian evaded detection by numerous strongmen and silently entered the depths of the Serpent Ground Meridian.
"Swish!"
Xiao Tian landed beside a massive dark chasm, bottomless, with a chilling wind howling up. At the bottom of this chasm lay the holy pool of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Serpent Tribe—the Nine Nether Yellow Springs, his target.
(Chapter end)
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