On the other hand, El was also not spared from the impact. However, thanks to the full protection of Preta Path, the attack was neutralized to a minimum, although the lingering energy pressure still enveloped her body.
Meanwhile, in the sky, Queen Medusa's body in the form of a spiritual giant snake was burned fiercely by the blue flames, but still persevered.
With his body twisting and turning through thunderstorms and winds, Queen Medusa finally reached the energy Core of heaven and earth, the crucial point for breaking through to the Dou Zong realm.
Instantly, a powerful energy blast shook the sky when Queen Medusa touched the energy Core of heaven and earth.
Dazzling light flooded the entire area, while deafening shockwaves swept across the sky and land.
Queen Medusa's spiritual giant serpent body shook violently before it finally shattered into pieces, turning into pieces of luminous energy that scattered in all directions, most of which flowed into the temple.
Outside the temple, the Snake People nation fell silent in shock. Some fell to their knees, while their elders lost their zest for life, their gazes blank as if in disbelief at what had just happened.
On the other hand, Gu He's group could only sigh. Gu He himself shook his head, his expression showing pity.
"In the end... he failed too," Yun Yun muttered under her breath, by Gu He's side.
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At the same time, when the lightning stopped striking El's body, the liquid energy within Cyclone Dantian underwent a final transformation.
Not one, but three rhombus-shaped Dou Crystals with a purple color glittering like stars slowly formed, emitting an outer aura shaking the entire body.
El's internal energy pulsed several times, emitting waves of Dou Qi that were much purer and stronger than before.
At that instant, the heaven and earth energy lightning cracks on El's skin disappeared and the entire body trembled, as if it had undergone a rebirth.
With this, El had officially broken through to the 3-star Da Dou Shi realm!
Ding!
A system notification sounded in his mind, marking his new achievement.
Slowly, El opened his eyes. Right at that moment, Yao Chen immediately hid back into the ring, silently disguising his existence.
On the other hand, as soon as El's eyelids opened, the six tomoe within the Rinnegan rotated slowly, emitting a terrifying intensity, as if containing the indescribable laws of the Dao of Samsara.
[Congratulations. Beyonder with Serial Number 120,000 has been promoted to a 3-star Da Dou Shi]
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Name: El Ira Adrian
Race: Human
Title: Loli Killer
Profession: Dou Qi Practitioner
Realm: Da Dou Shi 3-star
Spirit Rank: Spirit State
Authority Level: 5
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STR: 60 (25+) {20+}
VIT: 111 (25+) {20+}
AGI: 60 (25+) {20+}
INT: 61 (10+) {50+}
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El stared at his status screen, looking at his achievements intently.
He had reached the Da Dou Shi Realm, but even more surprising was his Spirit Rank, already breaking through the Spirit State, before reaching Dou Zong. A rare feat, even among geniuses.
"I have no interest in becoming an Alchemist, but why does my Spirit Rank keep increasing?" he muttered while furrowing his brows. "Apparently, this is my destiny."
Inwardly, El considered something. 'Maybe, in the future I'll learn how to make Pill. It could be useful later.'
After nodding in satisfaction, El closed the status screen with one focused thought.
Without hesitation, El then deactivated the Demon Slayer Mark. Instantly, a heavy and painful sensation enveloped his body, a sign that the side effects were starting to attack.
However, El was ready. Quickly, he took out a Star Crystal from under his clothes.
Shiii!
A soft white glow emanated from the crystal, enveloping El's body in waves of soothing comfort. The injuries he had sustained slowly began to heal, while his fatigue gradually disappeared.
To speed up the recovery, El immediately took out a pill that Xiao Yan had once given his from the Sky Pearl Poison.
Because it was stored for a day in the Sky Pearl Poison, the quality of the Pill that was already the best because it was created by Xiao Yan, was many times better in quality.
Without hesitation, El removed his mask for a moment and swallowed the pill. A warm sensation immediately spread throughout his body, speeding up the healing of the wound and removing the side effects of the Demon Slayer Mark.
After feeling his body stabilize again, El put the Star Crystal back and exhaled softly.
When he raised his head and eyes met with Xiao Yan who was approaching. From his scent, El could guess that Xiao Yan wanted to congratulate him on his success in breaking through Da Dou Shi's realm.
El had intended to test her newfound strength right now, but decided against it for later.
"Ji Lan," Xiao Yan said kindly. "Congratulations on successfully breaking through the Da Dou Shi Realm."
El nodded softly in response, then glanced behind Xiao Yan. The Blue Lotus Geocentric Flame was still floating and spinning in the air, emitting an intimidating pressure.
"Xiao Yan... why haven't you picked up that Heavenly Flame yet?" asked El in surprise.
Xiao Yan smiled faintly. "I deliberately delayed it to hide your Dou Qi aura that just broke through."
Xiao Yan's eyes gazed at the ceiling of the cave before continuing, "Outside the temple, there are Gu He's group and the Snake People Nation. If I store the Heavenly Flame soon, they might realize it."
El nodded in understanding. After confirming that his condition was fine, Xiao Yan turned around.
In his hand, the Lotus Platform was slowly raised, aimed right at the Blue Lotus Geocentric Flame.
Since El had actually completed her breakthrough, Xiao Yan also prepared to store the Heavenly Flame.
However, before Xiao Yan deposited the Blue Lotus Geocentric Flame, the Rinnegan in El's eyes suddenly caught something hidden within the Blue Lotus Geocentric Flame.
"Hmm? But... what is it?" muttered El, while squinting as something within the Heavenly Flame seemed different.
On the other hand, Xiao Yan also furrowed his brows, sensing something unusual in the Heavenly Flame. "Master, do you know what that thing is?" asked Xiao Yan inwardly.
From within the Storage Ring, Yao Chen's voice was in an enthusiastic tone. "Apparently, your friend also had a lot of luck today, apart from breaking through to the Da Dou Shi Realm. That Lotus Seed Core that Ji Lan wanted, appeared quite quickly."
Xiao Yan's eyes widened slightly, then without hesitation, he raised his left hand and pointed it at the Heavenly Flame, intending to take something hidden within.
However, before he could do so, Yao Chen's voice suddenly sounded stern. "Xiao Yan, don't do that!"
Xiao Yan's movements were instantly halted. He immediately asked questions in his mind, curiosity clearly showing on his face. "Why, what is it, Master?"
"With your current physique, the Lotus Seed Core still contains embers of Heavenly Fire that can burn your body," Yao Chen explained in a serious tone.
Xiao Yan was silent for a moment, just realizing his rash actions. If not for Yao Chen's warning, perhaps his body would have already been burnt by the remaining Heavenly Flame energy that was still attached to the Lotus Seed Core.
From within the Storage Ring, Yao Chen sighed before speaking back in Xiao Yan's mind. "Let Master help retrieve it."
An instant later, a white-colored soul force enveloped Xiao Yan's body, causing his energy aura to surge sharply. In that instant, his strength seemed to be on par with Dou Huang's, or perhaps even higher.
Beside him, El noticed the change. He instantly recognized whose Dou Qi was active, but chose to remain silent, not wanting to interfere.
"Vacuum Hand," Xiao Yan muttered softly.
An attraction came out from Xiao Yan's palm, creating waves of subtle energy in the air. Slowly, more than one Lotus Seed Core began to be pulled out from the Blue Lotus Geocentric Flame.