Chapter 821: Dragon Phoenix True Essence Technique
Within the Floating Tuo Plains, countless pitch black Floating Tuo Towers stood tall, each emanating a sense of profound danger.
Xiao Ze and Qing Yanjing ventured deeper into the plains, reaching an area where the ground itself had turned jet black, radiating an ominous aura as if even the earth carried the power to devour all.
"From this point onward, the Floating Tuo Towers are all remnants left behind by Heavenly Sovereign level predecessors," Qing Yanjing explained. "The power within them is extraordinary."
Xiao Ze gazed into the distance, where towering Floating Tuo Towers rose to heights of ten thousand feet, surrounded by dense waves of Floating Tuo Essence a mystical black energy occasionally laced with gold.
Sharing a glance and a smile, the two headed toward the nearest massive tower.
Approaching a Tower
After traveling hundreds of miles, the pair arrived at their target. Despite the distance, the journey felt deceptively long, akin to chasing a mirage.
"Within these towers, aside from any lingering influence from sealed entities, there are also Guardian Spirits that naturally protect the tower and its essence," Qing Yanjing elaborated.
Xiao Ze raised an eyebrow. In the original account, Mu Chen had successfully cultivated a Floating Tuo Tower, allowing him to summon a golden dragon. That must have been a Guardian Spirit.
"Since their masters have already passed on, wouldn't the Guardian Spirits be weaker now?" Xiao Ze asked.
"Not necessarily," Qing Yanjing replied with a faint smile. "Guardian Spirits merge with the Floating Tuo Essence, and their strength may actually increase as a result. It's unpredictable."
"Well then, let's find out."
The two stepped into the towering structure.
The Guardian Spirit
The moment they entered, the walls of the tower glimmered, revealing a massive shadow that coalesced into a terrifying black dragon with glowing golden eyes. Its body radiated immense spiritual energy, and its roar reverberated like a storm within the tower.
The dragon's aura alone rivaled a standard Intermediate Heavenly Sovereign.
"It seems merging with the essence has made this Guardian Spirit even stronger," Xiao Ze muttered, narrowing his eyes.
As more layers of the tower awakened, additional dragon shadows emerged, each one filling the space with oppressive energy. Their golden eyes gleamed coldly as they turned toward Xiao Ze and Qing Yanjing.
"Shall I lend a hand?" Qing Yanjing offered, her tone calm.
"No need."
Xiao Ze raised a hand, summoning the Primordial Emperor Flame. A surge of golden fire, streaked with chaotic light, erupted forth, engulfing the space in searing heat.
The tower trembled under the fierce clash. Roars echoed as one Guardian Spirit after another was consumed by the Emperor Flame, their spiritual forms disintegrating into ash.
Moments later, the flames receded, leaving Xiao Ze standing amidst the silence.
"All clear," Xiao Ze said, motioning to Qing Yanjing to proceed.
With a bright smile, Qing Yanjing hurried toward the area where the Floating Tuo Essence had gathered, her expression filled with anticipation.
Meanwhile, Xiao Ze began absorbing the residual spiritual energy left by the destroyed Guardian Spirits.
Xiao Ze's Gains
Though Xiao Ze couldn't directly absorb the Floating Tuo Essence, the spiritual energy remnants of the Guardian Spirits proved to be a valuable resource.
As Qing Yanjing refined the essence, her aura grew increasingly robust. By the time she finished, her strength had visibly solidified.
"You've stabilized your realm," Xiao Ze observed as she returned. "You've fully left behind the initial stages of being a Heavenly Sovereign."
Qing Yanjing beamed.
"If I can absorb about ten more of these essences, I should be able to reach the Intermediate Heavenly Sovereign stage. Then, I'll be closer to your level in spiritual energy."
Xiao Ze chuckled.
"With the kind of benefits these essences bring to your clan, it's no wonder the Floating Tuo Plains are considered a treasure trove."
The two continued deeper into the plains, chatting along the way.
A Month Later
Deeper within the Floating Tuo Plains, Qing Yanjing was enveloped by a shimmering aura of black and gold energy. Beside her, Xiao Ze sat quietly, monitoring her as she absorbed the essence.
Her spiritual energy surged, teetering on the brink of breaking through to the Intermediate Heavenly Sovereign stage.
Meanwhile, Xiao Ze had also been refining the spiritual energy left behind by the Guardian Spirits. At long last, his efforts bore fruit.
"Finally complete," Xiao Ze thought, feeling the eruption of power within him.
His spiritual energy surged dramatically as his second Origin Branch was fully refined, pushing him into the Advanced Heavenly Sovereign stage.
This second branch had emerged from the abilities of Zi Yan, granting Xiao Ze a new divine technique: the Dragon Phoenix True Essence Technique.
Unlike his previous techniques, the Dragon Phoenix True Essence was a versatile ability. It could enhance his physical body, granting it the unmatched strength and durability of a dragon phoenix hybrid. Alternatively, it could form a nigh impenetrable defensive barrier or unleash devastating attacks with unparalleled flexibility.
Xiao Ze marveled at the possibilities, realizing how perfectly this technique complemented his arsenal.
A New Level
Qing Yanjing finally opened her eyes, her aura now fully stabilized at the Intermediate Heavenly Sovereign level.
"I did it!" she exclaimed, her voice brimming with excitement. "I've finally caught up to you in spiritual energy!"
Xiao Ze hesitated, then scratched his head awkwardly.
"Actually... I just advanced to the Advanced Heavenly Sovereign stage."
To demonstrate, he released a wisp of spiritual energy, its immense strength unmistakable.
Qing Yanjing froze, her eyes wide with disbelief.
"Your cultivation speed is... monstrous. How long have you been a Heavenly Sovereign?!"
(End of Chapter)
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