Facing Chen Xiao's inquiry, the White Dragon Honored One simply smiled faintly and beckoned with one hand.
Instantly, wisps of purple airflow converged from the various passages within the grand hall.
Chen Xiao counted them carefully: exactly twenty strands, no more, no less.
"They're all Purple Spirit Cold Qi!"
Seeing the familiar extreme cold purple energy, Little Fairy Doctor's beautiful eyes widened, and she turned to look at Chen Xiao.
Before entering this small world, she had heard Chen Xiao speak of the value of Purple Spirit Cold Qi. Back in the Black-Corner Region, that Earth Demon Old Ghost had never obtained even a single strand in his entire life.
She never expected that so much of it would be gathered in this space!
Chen Xiao's consciousness sank into his body. The strand of Purple Spirit Cold Qi he had pre-paid for was nearing completion in its fusion with his Dou Qi.
He had originally been anticipating what changes his Dou Qi would undergo after fully integrating this strand of Purple Spirit Cold Qi.
Now, seeing so much Purple Spirit Cold Qi, it gave him a bold idea.
If he were to refine all twenty strands of Purple Spirit Cold Qi, he could likely disregard any Heavenly Flame ranked outside the top five; they would pose no threat to him whatsoever!
"As I mentioned before, the inheritance trial has nine stages. With each stage passed, you receive a portion of the inheritance. However, due to the current time constraints, you cannot obtain the inheritance in this manner. As compensation, I can grant you seven strands of Purple Spirit Cold Qi to substitute for the rewards of the last seven stages. You have an Ice Attribute, so this substance is very suitable for you."
"As for Little Fairy Doctor, the current White Tribe doesn't have much that is suitable for the Woeful Poison Body. However, I can also grant her another Dou Skill as compensation."
"Once you integrate the seven strands of Purple Spirit Cold Qi, both your strength and your Dou Qi will significantly increase. Ordinary Heavenly Flames will even be suppressed by you. At that time, I will need you to refine and control the Bone Spirit Cold Flame!"
"The great array that spans the Dream Realm has this Heavenly Flame as its core. Once I mobilize the power of the great array, the Bone Spirit Cold Flame will go out of control. It has been controlled for so many years; if it were to break free, it would cause a catastrophic disaster for the Dream Realm. I need to fully activate the great array and cannot spare any attention to deal with it, so this task can only be entrusted to you!"
Seven strands of Purple Spirit Cold Qi, and a Dou Skill suitable for Little Fairy Doctor.
Although the rank wasn't explicitly stated, it was bound to be exceptional.
After all, while the White Tribe's other foundations were depleted, their Cultivation Techniques, Dou Skills, and secret arts had been passed down.
Coupled with the promise that they could receive the inheritance of this place afterward, the temptation was undeniable.
If they could digest all these benefits, both Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor would experience a qualitative leap in their strength and foundation.
However, the difficulty was also extremely high!
It had taken so long to even get close to successfully integrating one strand of Purple Spirit Cold Qi; integrating seven would take a considerable amount of time.
Refining the Bone Spirit Cold Flame carried immense risk.
"You've only mentioned what Chen Xiao needs to do. What about me?"
Little Fairy Doctor looked up at the White Dragon Honored One.
She didn't believe he would let her remain idle.
The White Dragon Honored One nodded slightly and said, "Although your strength is greater, you truly cannot assist him in refining the Bone Spirit Cold Flame. I will send you out of this world."
"You should recognize the young lady outside. She has already begun attacking impatiently. While her strength is unlikely to break through, if her patience runs out, she might attract even more powerful individuals. I need you to go out and appease her!"
Mentioning Qing Lin again, the White Dragon Honored One's words carried a hint of urgency.
This was quite understandable. The White Dragon Honored One could control matters within the Dream Realm, but he was powerless regarding external affairs.
If Qing Lin's patience were to truly run out and she brought in a stronger expert.
Whether they could break through this small world was one thing, but exposing its existence was inevitable.
At that point, the White Tribe would be like fish on a chopping block, at the mercy of others.
"You can send people out?"
Chen Xiao looked at the White Dragon Honored One, a hint of doubt in his heart.
"It's not as simple as you think. Although I have complete control over the great array of this realm and can accomplish many things by leveraging the power accumulated over countless years, forcibly tearing open even a brief gap would destabilize the great array and the Bone Spirit Cold Flame. In other words, the Bone Spirit Cold Flame must be refined as quickly as possible."
The White Dragon Honored One explained.
Only then did Chen Xiao understand. A brief gap wouldn't be sufficient to send everyone in the Dream Realm out.
"I know you have reservations. You can discuss it and make your decision afterward."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor exchanged glances and began communicating through telepathic transmission.
"Xian'er, you go out and wait for me first. Keep Qing Lin appeased. I'll be out within a year!"
Telepathic communication was a very secretive method of exchange, but it couldn't guarantee absolute immunity from eavesdropping.
Out of caution towards stronger individuals, Chen Xiao spoke very vaguely.
He and Little Fairy Doctor couldn't stay in the Dream Realm forever, but there was no need to leave immediately.
If what the White Dragon Honored One said was true, they could still gain more benefits!
After all, Chen Xiao was indeed tempted by the Bone Spirit Cold Flame.
This Heavenly Flame was the most compatible with him among those on the Heavenly Flame ranking.
Conversely, if the White Dragon Honored One was lying, Chen Xiao could still take the Purple Spirit Cold Qi, complete one of the pre-payments, and then leave.
As long as he still had his final pre-payment opportunity, Chen Xiao would have significant room to maneuver!
Little Fairy Doctor, at this point, shared a deep understanding with Chen Xiao and knew that he had his own trump cards.
Under these circumstances, upon receiving Chen Xiao's telepathic message, she immediately understood his intentions.
"I will wait outside for a year. If I don't see you after a year, I will go to the Ancient Clan and inform Xun Er. No matter the cost, we will open this small world!"
Little Fairy Doctor didn't use telepathy; she spoke directly.
Clearly, this was intended for the White Dragon Honored One to hear.
The White Dragon Honored One didn't know about the Ancient Clan, but seeing how confident Little Fairy Doctor sounded, it wasn't hard to guess that the Ancient Clan, like the White Tribe, was likely an Emperor Clan.
Only races that had produced an Emperor would have the foundation to forcibly open a small world created by a top expert.
With this thought, the White Dragon Honored One felt an even greater urgency to appease Qing Lin outside.
If an Emperor Clan were to get involved, the White Tribe would have no chance of survival.
Seeing that the two had made up their minds, the White Dragon Honored One wasted no more words.
"It seems you two have agreed?"
Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor both nodded.
"Good, since that's the case, I will also uphold my end of the bargain. This is a Dou Skill passed down in my tribe. Additionally, I will first impart half of the 'Array Heaven Sacred Hand' inheritance to Little Fairy Doctor. Do not resist. The other half will be given to him after the task is completed."
The White Dragon Honored One produced a pitch-black scroll and, with a slight lift of his palm, sent it before Little Fairy Doctor.
The surface of the scroll was unremarkable, with no seals.
However, on its side, four small characters could be faintly seen.
Heaven Rank Middle Grade!
Dou Skills were not as precious as Cultivation Techniques.
However, possessing another Heaven Rank Dou Skill was still an immeasurable gain!
With both Heaven Rank Cultivation Techniques and Dou Skills now in place, Little Fairy Doctor's capabilities were far ahead of other Dou Zuns!
Time was limited, and there was no time to examine it closely. Little Fairy Doctor raised her hand and stored the Dou Skill scroll into her Storage Ring. She then nodded gently and closed her eyes.
The White Dragon Honored One smiled with satisfaction, extended a finger, and pointed towards Little Fairy Doctor's brow, soul fluctuations clearly present.
After a while, the White Dragon Honored One withdrew his finger. Little Fairy Doctor's eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes.
Meeting Chen Xiao's concerned gaze, Little Fairy Doctor subtly nodded her chin to indicate she was fine, her beautiful eyes filled with undisguised shock.
Although she had only received half the inheritance and hadn't fully comprehended it yet, a general overview was enough to make her tremble.
Seeing Little Fairy Doctor's reaction, Chen Xiao placed even more importance on the remaining half of the inheritance.
On the Dou Qi Continent, Alchemists reigned supreme, the most sought-after profession without dispute.
However, in the higher plane of the Great Thousand World, it was a vibrant scene with countless specializations.
Spirit Array Masters, Battle Array Masters, Alchemists, Blacksmiths, and more, all existed.
The reputation of many of these professions was no less than that of Alchemists!
If one could obtain a complete inheritance in advance, its value could even surpass that of a Heaven Rank Dou Skill or Cultivation Technique!
"Next, I will mobilize the power of the great array to forcibly tear open a gap and send you out," the White Dragon Honored One said.
Little Fairy Doctor looked at Chen Xiao, and Chen Xiao nodded slightly.
Given their current relationship, there was no need for overly sentimental words, and the current situation was not appropriate for them.
They both understood what needed to be done.
Seeing this, the White Dragon Honored One no longer hesitated. He took a sudden step forward and rapidly formed hand seals.
Instantly, Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor could feel the space around them begin to tremble violently.
And within the Dream Realm, the commotion was even greater.
With earth-shattering roars, the ground began to shake violently, and bottomless cracks appeared around the outskirts of cities, as if some terrifying entity was about to emerge.
The immense disturbance spread throughout the entire Dream Realm, causing countless people to turn pale with shock, a sense of unknown fear rising in their hearts.
They had no idea what was happening from beginning to end, only a sense of crisis that the end of the world was imminent.
At this moment, if one were to look down from high above, they would see long, dragon-like array meridians appearing on the ground, intertwining and connecting. Their complexity was such that a casual glance would cause dizziness and disorientation.
In the distant Holy City, the High Priest ascended into the sky.
Instantly, countless fearful gazes turned towards him. Looking at that figure, their hearts immediately felt a sense of stability.
What they didn't know was that this High Priest was also one of the "instigators" of all this.
Sensing the panic of the populace, the High Priest sighed deeply, but offered no comfort. Instead, he fanned the flames, causing the fear to intensify.
"The Dream Realm has reached its end. Send word to all city lords to come to the Holy City for a council immediately. We need to find a new way out."
The High Priest issued the order without any concealment.
Before the White Tribe's emergence, he did not intend to hide the truth any longer. He had to make all his tribesmen aware of the cruel reality.
This was something that had to be faced sooner or later.
It was either this generation or some generation countless years from now.
Unlike before, the White Tribe still possessed some strength. After emerging, as long as they weren't targeted by those powerful forces, they would still have a chance to integrate into the Dou Qi Continent, break into smaller groups, and live discreetly.
If more time passed and the White Tribe's strength continued to decline, their emergence might very well mark the day of their annihilation.
Meanwhile, inside the stone tablet space.
As the grand array was activated, the White Dragon Honored One's aura began to surge.
At first, he was like an ordinary person, making it impossible for Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor to sense any of his power.
But at this moment, his imposing aura was climbing steadily.
Peak Dou Zong, Dou Zun, Peak Dou Zun…
Until it surpassed the limit of what the two could perceive, reaching an extremely terrifying level.
Among everyone they had encountered in the past, Cao Ying's teacher, Xuan Kongzi from the Pill Tower, was the strongest.
But now, the White Dragon Honored One gave them a feeling that far surpassed Xuan Kongzi!
There were two reasons for this.
Firstly, Xuan Kongzi hadn't revealed his full aura back then.
And secondly, this White Dragon Honored One possessed a much deeper foundation!
"The grand array in this realm is called the Yin Yang Harmony Heaven Great Array. It was painstakingly set up by that senior over several years. Without inheriting his legacy, my mere peak Nine Revolutions Dou Zun strength would be insufficient to influence it in the slightest, let alone control the array."
"Yin Yang Harmony Heaven Great Array, activate!"
The White Dragon Honored One roared, and instantly, the stone tablet space was torn open, revealing the outside world.
Under their watchful eyes, streaks of brilliant golden-yellow light pillars shot up from the major cities of the Dream Realm, converging at a single point in the distant sky.
"Qiwu, I must now focus all my efforts on controlling the power of the grand array. The rest will be up to you to arrange."
The White Dragon Honored One glanced at Saintess Qiwu, who had been in a dormant state opposite him.
She sighed softly and nodded silently.
Seeing this, the White Dragon Honored One no longer hesitated. He tapped his foot, and his figure transformed into a stream of light, soaring towards the sky and hurtling towards the point where the countless light pillars converged.
"To perfectly control the Yin Yang Harmony Heaven Great Array, the White Dragon has poured everything into this array. Although he has used numerous secret techniques to survive until now, in my opinion, he died long ago. Or, to put it another way, he is the array, and the array is him. When the energy accumulated by this array is depleted, he will also perish."
"Therefore, two little ones, you don't need to have too many reservations. Although I dislike the White Dragon's methods, he didn't lie to you. Including myself, this remnant soul has persisted until now only to witness the day the White Tribe emerges."
Saintess Qiwu walked to their side, gazing up at the resplendent golden sky, and said softly.
As her words fell, Saintess Qiwu smiled again.
"Alright, no more talk. Regardless of the process, as long as the outcome is good, Little Fairy Doctor, be ready."
Little Fairy Doctor nodded heavily, tightening her grip on Chen Xiao's hand.
Chen Xiao patted the back of her hand, returning her smile.
Soon, an suffocating energy fluctuation permeated the sky above.
At the same time, countless people witnessed the sky, brilliantly illuminated by golden light, being grasped by invisible hands and violently torn open, revealing a spatial rift several meters wide.
Through the spatial rift, they could see a world shrouded in white mist outside.
"Xian'er, go."
"I'll wait for you outside!"
Little Fairy Doctor quickly uttered these words and stepped forward, her figure already before the spatial rift.
It was at this moment that a slender, green-clad figure appeared on the other side of the spatial rift.
Upon seeing Little Fairy Doctor, Qing Lin's face immediately lit up with joy. Just as she was about to step through, she was intercepted by a force.
Just as Qing Lin was about to unleash her power, Little Fairy Doctor had already swiftly moved out.
Following that, the spatial rift healed itself.
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