The two Emerald Dragon Snakes' bodies turned jade-green as they began devouring massive amounts of pure energy within this cyan space.
Their mouths were small, yet with each opening and closing, vast quantities of energy vanished without a trace. The energy feedback from the Core Pearl was inherently suitable for serpentine Spirit Beasts, allowing the Emerald Dragon Snakes' bodies to remain relaxed while rapidly enhancing.
Now, with the influx of external pure Soul Power, a synergistic effect was formed, causing the Emerald Dragon Snakes' age to skyrocket.
Twenty-eight thousand years...
Thirty thousand years...
Thirty-two thousand years...
Thirty-four thousand years...
Thirty-five thousand years...
Forty thousand years!
Only upon reaching forty thousand years did the growth rate slow down, yet it continued increasing steadily by five hundred-year increments. The Emerald Dragon Snakes let out sharp cries as their bodies began elongating, emitting a primitive, savage, and vast aura.
Their temperament had undergone a dramatic transformation. Dugu Feng immediately understood—this was the Emerald Dragon Snakes awakening more of their innate bloodline, with thick ancestral energy emerging. This vast aura indicated their bloodline abilities had strengthened once more.
He smiled; this was exactly what he wanted to see. Given their current momentum, if they cultivated a while longer in this Wind God's inheritance space, they would surely reach over fifty thousand years in age.
Fifty-thousand-year Emerald Dragon Snakes would be able to hold their own against even the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Blue Bull Python. Their stealth capabilities would be unimaginable, and Dugu Feng noticed their venom showed signs of evolving into Corrosive Poison.
His fourth Spirit Ring's Soul Skill, Icefire Poison Erosion, possessed extraordinary penetration and corrosion capabilities, nearly ignoring defenses. If the Emerald Dragon Snakes' venom evolved into Corrosive Poison, it would surpass even his Icefire Poison Erosion, drastically boosting offensive power.
Had he possessed such potent venom when dealing with Yu Yuanzhen previously, there would have been no need to wait so long. The combination of extreme speed and such toxicity would leave enemies utterly helpless.
After observing the Emerald Dragon Snakes' age progression for a while, Dugu Feng shifted his focus to his own cultivation. The Core Pearl's greatest strength lay in qualitative enhancement, with new transformations occurring each time.
This time, Dugu Feng discovered the Core Pearl had become more vibrant, as if breathing—it began circulating his internal Soul Power and toxins. With each cycle, his Soul Power and toxins grew more refined.
"It seems after this evolution, the Core Pearl's primary function is to assist my cultivation. Previously, its energy mainly enhanced my physical strength, but now it has gained more spirituality!"
Dugu Feng carefully contemplated the changes within his body, gaining clearer direction for his future cultivation. Gradually, he immersed himself completely.
Within this cyan space, the passage of time lost all meaning. Dugu Feng became wholly absorbed in the exhilaration of strengthening his power.
Several months passed in the blink of an eye. Just as his Soul Power Level reached fifty-eight, he was startled awake by a thunderous vibration.
Dugu Feng quickly looked up to see Ning Rongrong had also awakened and was hurriedly approaching him.
"Brother Feng, what's happening?"
Dugu Feng turned his gaze toward the cyan barrier. The source of the vibrations was precisely this barrier—something seemed to be changing inside.
"Feng Xiaotian's God Test must be showing progress!"
Under the gaze of both individuals, Feng Xiaotian flew out from the light barrier.
"Brother Dugu, what an opportunity—a tremendous one! This is a god's inheritance! Without you, brother, I would never have had such a chance in my lifetime!"
Feng Xiaotian excitedly approached Dugu Feng.
"What inheritance? Explain it carefully! You've been in there for over half a year!" Ning Rongrong urged anxiously. They had been in this space for quite some time.
"Inside the cyan light barrier is the Wind God Palace, controlled by the Divine Sense of the Wind God. He gave me a test: to comprehend a Wind Attribute Soul Skill that satisfies him within one year. The Wind Attribute Soul Power in front of the Wind God Palace was lively and active, greatly enhancing my comprehension. A few days ago, my insights finally satisfied the Wind God's Divine Sense, and I completed the first test. I couldn't wait to come out and see you all!"
Feng Xiaotian didn't hold back, directly revealing that he had obtained the Wind God Test.
Ning Rongrong immediately looked envious, while Dugu Feng had already anticipated it.
"Such opportunities are rare—you must seize it!" Dugu Feng encouraged.
"Don't worry, Brother Dugu, I will give it my all. If you plan to leave, please inform the Divine Wind Academy. Oh, and also Huo Wu... If she comes to Hurricane Canyon looking for me and can't find me, what should I do?"
Feng Xiaotian was filled with regret.
Although he had obtained the God Test and his future was limitless, he remained true to his original intentions, still thinking of his Huo Wu.
"According to the Wind God's Divine Sense, I must at least pass the fourth test before I can leave this place. You must tell Huo Wu to wait for me."
Feng Xiaotian felt quite embarrassed, almost wanting to throw himself at Dugu Feng to ensure he remembered his words.
Ning Rongrong was speechless. "You've already obtained the God Test, and you're still worried Huo Wu won't like you?"
The three chatted for a while longer before Feng Xiaotian returned inside the cyan light barrier.
"Brother Feng, should we leave?" Ning Rongrong asked.
During her time cultivating here, she had already reached level 54. Continuing to cultivate would only slow her progress, so it would be better to go out and continue gaining experience.
"It's time to leave. There are some matters I need to attend to," Dugu Feng replied.
He had just sensed the Core Pearl again and found that Hu Liena was still in Slaughter City, which meant Bibi Dong must frequently visit her there. Based on the timeline, Tang San's waterfall training was about to end. Tang Hao's next move would likely be to send Tang San to Slaughter City.
Dugu Feng felt it was time to collaborate with the King of Slaughter on certain matters. He needed to take the initiative and not wait for Bibi Dong's Soul Hunting Operation.
Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had relocated to Heaven Dou City, and the family's safety was largely secured, it still wasn't entirely safe.
Now that the Emerald Dragon Snake had grown to 50,000 years, Dugu Feng had more strength to make further arrangements.
Dugu Feng stood up and led Ning Rongrong out of the cyan space. They retraced their path, passing through the excavated tunnel upward until they once again reached the summit of Hurricane Canyon.
"Let's go, find a city and rest for a few days!"
The two sped southward like the wind.
At the same time, in Slaughter City.
Deafening cheers erupted from the Slaughter Arena.
"Hell Messenger!"
"Hell Messenger!The frenzied cheers surged like a tsunami, threatening to overturn Slaughter City.
Hu Liena had won another match. Slaughter City was about to welcome a new God of Slaughter.
Inside a dark, spacious room.
The King of Slaughter was seated upon an exceptionally massive throne.
Before him stood Xiong Ba and an enchantingly beautiful woman, both standing with deference.
"Great King of Slaughter, the Hell Messenger has already achieved ninety-eight victories. Soon she shall become the next God of Slaughter!" the alluring woman cautiously suggested.
Her implication was clear—the emergence of each God of Slaughter would inflict devastating losses upon Slaughter City.
These final two matches represented the last opportunity to decide whether to eliminate Hu Liena.
(End of Chapter)