Unimaginable agony surged through every fiber of Xiao Yan's being. That violent, rampaging pain was no stranger to him—he had felt something similar when refining the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame in his past life. However, Xiao Yan was no longer the same as he was then. Having long grown accustomed to such torment, he gritted his teeth, forcibly operating Flame Mantra as he began to refine the essence of the Ninefold Mysterious Gold Lightning.
Although Xiao Yan made no sound, Xiao Yao, who was linked to him through their spiritual connection, could clearly sense the excruciating pain wracking his body. Her heart ached for him, and she did everything she could to help refine the wild energy within him—but her efforts were ultimately a drop in the ocean. In a matter of moments, the interior of Xiao Yan's body was wrecked, riddled with trauma.
The violent lightning energy soon erupted to the surface of his skin, tearing it apart. Blood burst forth like a geyser, staining his figure in crimson. To make things worse, the energy from the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit he had consumed was also activating—one side attempting to crystallize his body, the other clashing fiercely with the Ninefold Mysterious Gold Lightning, creating a tug-of-war within him.
As these two overbearing energies clashed inside his body, Xiao Yan's flesh turned ragged and his form unrecognizable. Just as he was about to reach his limit, a sliver of medicinal power quietly stirred. It was the residual strength of the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill still nestled within him. Though only a seventh-grade pill, its rebirth-through-destruction effect gave Xiao Yan a moment's reprieve. Though minimal, it was enough.
Seizing that fleeting opportunity, Xiao Yan summoned the Life Spirit Flame. A wave of green fire surged through his body, flooding his form with boundless life force and patching up the devastating internal damage. Meanwhile, Flame Mantra roared into full operation, guiding the Ninefold Mysterious Gold Lightning's energy along the path of his meridians, attempting to merge it with his Dou Qi network.
At the same time, the strange bloodline within his heart—formed from the fusion of the Four Fiend Spirits and his Xiao Family blood—began to flow. That blood coursed through his vessels, revitalizing his entire body. As it spread, the energy from the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit also seemed to be drawn toward it, assimilating into the bloodline and flowing directly into his heart.
Outside his body, the surrounding Black Demon Lightning seemed to sense what was happening. Like angry beasts, they pounded against him, trying to halt his efforts. However, as his Eternal Demon Body operated, those terrifying bolts of lightning instead became nourishment for his body, further tempering his flesh to a terrifying degree.
Not only did his body grow tougher, but his Dou Qi and soul power also surged under the tempering of the lightning. Unlike the rapid devouring method of Black Dragon Devours Spirit, this time the tempering was real and enduring, improving his foundation in both quality and quantity.
The benefits extended beyond muscle and bone. Some of the Black Demon Lightning slipped into Xiao Yan's body, penetrating deeply and integrating into his flesh. Traces of electric currents even seeped into his eyes. For an ordinary cultivator, this would have spelled instant destruction. But Xiao Yan's eyes had long been strengthened by repeated exposure to Heavenly Flames and the use of the Annihilation Flame Eyes. Over time, they had absorbed part of those flames. Now, with the lightning merging in, a strange transformation began—his vision, too, evolved to a higher level, though the process would take time.
Within the sea of lightning that was the Void Lightning Pool, Xiao Yan floated quietly. Countless bolts of golden lightning arced across his body, and each time they flashed, the aura he exuded would grow stronger. This state persisted uninterrupted for two whole months.
Finally, when the last streak of golden lightning melted into his flesh, his eyes—shut tight for sixty days—slowly opened. His left eye shimmered with a tiny rotating flame lotus, while his right eye crackled with brilliant gold lightning. The combination made for a startling, awe-inspiring sight.
"Hu…" Letting out a slow breath, the peculiar phenomena in his eyes faded away, returning to their normal dark luster. Xiao Yan raised his palm and summoned a flame—a flickering blaze of verdant gold. The green hue belonged to the Life Spirit Flame he had refined earlier, while the golden tones were a result of the refined Ninefold Mysterious Gold Lightning, now merged into his body.
"Master, don't do something this insane again…" Xiao Yao couldn't help but mutter in frustration. This time around, she had been working at full capacity, afraid that even the slightest lapse could result in Xiao Yan being blown to bits. Whether it was the Ninefold Mysterious Gold Lightning or the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, either one could've overwhelmed even a Dou Saint, let alone both together.
If not for his cultivation of the Eternal Demon Body and the support of that mysterious bloodline forged from the Four Fiend Spirits, he'd have exploded into a million pieces multiple times over. Still, the trial bore fruit. Xiao Yan could now sense a subtle transformation in his bloodline. That mysterious force now carried faint traces of Dragon-Phoenix essence—likely the result of the fruit's energy being assimilated.
With a thought, he activated Eternal Demon Body, and dozens of dark red demonic lines began to glow across his skin. They were even more numerous and complex than after absorbing the blood qi from the North Dragon King! Clearly, refining the Ninefold Mysterious Gold Lightning and the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit had elevated his body to a whole new level.
If he were to face the North Dragon King once more—even one empowered by the Dragon Transformation Devil Array—he wouldn't even need to use any Dou Techniques. Just his physical body alone could reduce him to dust with a single punch. This marked his complete entry into the ranks of the true peak existences of the Dou Qi Continent!
Although he still fell short of his peak strength in his past life, he was not far off now. Xiao Yan was confident: in due time, he would once again reach that level… and perhaps, even surpass it.
Meanwhile, far away in the Jia Ma Empire, Nalan Yanran successfully advanced to Three-Star Dou Zhe and was currently working hard to reach Four-Star. Progress was slow, but steady.
"Dou Di…" Xiao Yan murmured, recalling the realm he had missed by a mere step in his past life. His eyes burned with a fierce light. The thirst for strength had long been carved into his soul. But unlike before, this life had changed him. Somewhere along the way, he'd started to fight not just for power—but for people. Though he hadn't realized it himself yet.
"Hm?" Suddenly, his expression changed. He sensed an unfamiliar and powerful aura approaching Ancient Dragon Island. It didn't belong to any member of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan—it was… the bloodline of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan!
As that realization dawned on him, the faint smile at his lips slowly vanished.
"Those damned feathered beasts. It seems they're really asking to die."
(End of Chapter)
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