Chapter 114: Quasi-Emperor?
Xiao Tian put away the Geocentric Pearl and continued to look at the Earth Eye, thinking to himself, "The fire attribute energy down there is very dense. I should go down and train for a while."
With that in mind, Xiao Tian sent a part of his soul power, carrying the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, back into the Earth Eye. Reaching the top of the blood-red viscous liquid, Xiao Tian activated the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, transforming it into a black hole.
"Rumble!"
As the black hole spun rapidly, a terrifying devouring force spread out in all directions. Large amounts of fire attribute energy began to gush out from the viscous liquid and were all absorbed by the black hole. This energy didn't disappear; instead, it was refined into the purest form of energy by the Devouring Ancestral Symbol and transferred to Xiao Tian, who was sitting on the altar.
With this influx of energy, Xiao Tian felt his cultivation level gradually increase. However, as the black hole continued to devour, the level of the viscous liquid kept decreasing.
After a while, when Xiao Tian's cultivation had risen to the peak of the seven-star Dou Zong, there was no more blood-red liquid in the Earth Eye passage.
"There should be more, especially with the Geocentric Pearl being formed here," Xiao Tian thought, frowning. He sent a wisp of his soul power into the darkness below.
Below were black blockages, but after advancing for a while, his vision suddenly cleared. A vast space filled with underground lava appeared before him. At the center of this space was a spatial barrier, and within it, Xiao Tian's soul power "saw" a blazing sun.
More precisely, it was a flame that resembled a sun, entirely white, appearing calm and not very violent.
"Hmm?" Xiao Tian furrowed his brows, thinking, "Is this Sunfire?"
"Come~ come~"
Suddenly, a voice echoed, causing Xiao Tian to change his expression. Controlling his soul power, he began to retreat to the surface.
"Buzz!"
At that moment, Xiao Tian's vision went black. When it cleared, he found himself within that vast space, along with his soul power and the Devouring Ancestral Symbol. Instantly, Xiao Tian's heart sank.
Anyone who could bring him here in an instant was likely a Dou Sheng, a Battle Saint.
As he approached, Xiao Tian saw that aside from the sun-like flame, there was a unique bronze ancient coffin in the space. He discreetly took out a key and demanded, "Who are you? Why did you bring me here?"
"Hehe, do not panic. I mean you no harm," an old voice said, and a phantom appeared before Xiao Tian. Although the old man looked ordinary, he exuded a supreme aura, making Xiao Tian feel as if he was facing a deity.
Xiao Tian had to use the power of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol to resist the overwhelming pressure. Shocked, he asked, "Are you a Dou Di?"
"I haven't reached that realm," the old man shook his head. "I only had one foot in the door in my lifetime, so I can only be considered a Quasi-Emperor."
"What do you need from me, Senior?" Xiao Tian asked, now knowing he couldn't resist. He was well aware of the power of a Quasi-Emperor from his knowledge of the original story. The pseudo-Emperor Dan from the ancient Tuoshe Emperor's mansion was also of this realm.
The Quasi-Emperor replied with a smile, "I need your help."
"I'm too weak to help you," Xiao Tian shook his head. Suddenly, he realized something and frowned, "Are you planning to possess me?"
"Rest assured, I'm merely a remnant soul and can't revive," the old man explained. "I can sense that you have a different flame and other treasures. Those treasures can help me suppress the extraterrestrial demon."
"Extraterrestrial demon?" Xiao Tian thought, "Does he mean the extraterrestrial race?"
"Yes, the extraterrestrial demon," the old man confirmed. "Beyond the Dou Qi Continent, there are other worlds. Originally, those who broke through to Dou Di would leave for the greater world outside. But one day, a group of extraterrestrial demons invaded, causing immense bloodshed. Led by ancient Dou Dis, we fought back, driving them out, but at great cost. I burned my cultivation to kill an extraterrestrial demon leader. However, these beings are too strange to be destroyed by ordinary means. I had this altar built, borrowing the power of the sun and the earth's magma, using heavenly fire to suppress the demon."
"Heavenly fire?" Xiao Tian looked at the sun-like flame.
"Oh, it's from beyond the Dou Qi Continent, hence the name Heavenly Fire. At its peak, it was equivalent to a seven-star Dou Sheng, second only to the Void Swallowing Flame. Due to years of consumption, it now only matches a high-level half-saint. If you help me completely refine the demon, it will be yours," the old man offered.
Hearing this, Xiao Tian was tempted. Although he couldn't refine the Heavenly Fire now, it would greatly enhance his power in the future. However, he was wary of the old man's intentions.
Xiao Tian's eyes darted as he said, "Senior, my current cultivation is too weak. I wouldn't be able to use it even if you gave it to me. Do you have any other treasures to help me improve my cultivation?"
"No," the old man shook his head.
"Then do you have any high-level heavenly techniques or skills? I need them now," Xiao Tian continued.
"I'm just a remnant soul. My memories of those things have long faded. My mission is to destroy the demon," the old man replied.
Xiao Tian spread his hands, "Senior, if that's the case, then you should send me back. I don't want to hold you back."
The old man became angry, "Destroying the extraterrestrial demon is everyone's duty. How can you retreat just because there's no benefit?"
(End of Chapter)
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