Chapter 297: Reforging the Body
The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor smiled and waved his hand. The spirit of the Heavenly Flame flew out from Xiao Tian's body, transforming into multiple flames.
"Devouring Void Flame... Purifying Lotus Demon Flame... It's been a long time..." The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor looked at Xiao Tian and said, "You can accommodate so many Heavenly Flames, so you must have cultivated a unique technique that can devour Heavenly Flames, right?"
"Yes, it is this technique that has allowed me to progress so quickly," Xiao Tian nodded. He then asked, "I heard that you also became a Dou Emperor by devouring all the Heavenly Flames. Did you practice this technique too?"
"Indeed!" The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor laughed. "When I was developing my spiritual intelligence, I came across this technique by chance. So, you and I can be considered fellow disciples!"
He shook his head and flicked his fingers. A fist-sized lotus seed condensed from the boundless, brilliant sea of flames.
"I haven't spoken to anyone in many years, so I tend to ramble. My inheritance is in this lotus seed. Whether you can become a Dou Emperor depends on your own fortune."
Xiao Tian's eyes shone with excitement as he looked at the lotus seed above the sea of flames. This was the inheritance of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor, capable of creating the most powerful Dou Emperor.
"This inheritance requires a heart as firm as a rock. As long as you have a single thought, you will not perish!" The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor smiled faintly, handing the lotus seed to Xiao Tian.
"Buzz!"
The flame lotus seed emitted a strange light, slowly descending and penetrating Xiao Tian's head.
"Boom!"
In an instant, his body turned bright red, resembling a cooked lobster. Terrifying, boundless energy surged through Xiao Tian's body like wild horses, filling him to the brim. In moments, he felt as if he were about to explode.
Fortunately, Xiao Tian's physical body was strong, preventing an immediate explosion. He frantically operated the Azure Dragon Transformation Technique to absorb the energy and strengthen himself. However, the gap between him and a Dou Emperor was vast.
After just a few moments, his body began to break down. The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor remained calm, knowing that his inheritance wasn't easy to obtain.
"Condense!" Xiao Tian's body, though breaking down, absorbed the Origin Emperor Qi, growing stronger than before. He continuously operated the Azure Dragon Transformation Technique, trying to reform his body.
This wasn't his first time experiencing this; when absorbing the Primordial Dragon Bone of the Six-Fingered Saint Dragon Emperor, he faced similar challenges. The dragon bone's immense power caused his body to collapse and reform multiple times before he could fully absorb it.
Though Xiao Tian's body continued to collapse and reform, it visibly grew stronger each time.
"Good, only through countless body reforging can one achieve a truly powerful Dou Emperor physique!" The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor smiled, watching the process unfold.
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While Xiao Tian was receiving the Dou Emperor's inheritance, the outside world was in chaos. The Soul Clan's schemes were exposed, and they had to steal the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade from the other clans. This led the remaining Ancient Clan, Flame Clan, Thunder Clan, and Yao Clan to form an alliance. They invited the Heavenly Court to join them against the Soul Clan, but the Heavenly Court declined, citing the Heavenly Court's leader's seclusion.
This refusal puzzled the Four Clans Alliance, and even Gu Xun'er, who personally visited the Star Realm, couldn't meet Xiao Tian. Despite the Heavenly Court's absence, the Four Clans Alliance decided to confront the Soul Clan. They couldn't have peace as long as the Soul Clan existed. However, the Soul Clan's whereabouts were unknown, and they couldn't find the Soul Realm.
After the deaths of Hun Tiandi, the Devouring Void Flame, and many other strong members, the Soul Clan closed off the Soul Realm, making it even harder to locate.
Soon, the Four Clans Alliance discovered the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's mansion in the Black-Corner Region. They dispatched people to investigate, only to find the mansion empty, causing panic. They feared the Soul Clan had obtained the inheritance and intensified their search.
Meanwhile, Xiao Tian had erased the memories of Jia Nan Academy members using the Devouring Ancestral Talisman, keeping his actions secret. Only Zhu Kun knew the truth and secretly rejoiced. Zhu Kun refrained from refining the Emperor-Tier Fledgling Pill due to its vast and violent energy, fearing it might cause him to explode before he could refine it. He planned to wait until Xiao Tian became a Dou Emperor to help him refine it.
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Time passed unnoticed in the mountains, as the cold ended and the years went by. A year and a half in the Heavenly Tomb equated to three months outside. Throughout this year, Xiao Tian experienced countless cycles of collapse and regeneration. His body began to exude an aura that transcended the heavens.
"Has he succeeded? It seems my mission is almost complete..." The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor smiled, a hint of relief in his tone. However, Xiao Tian didn't immediately emerge after becoming a Dou Emperor. He continued to refine the Ancient Emperor's inheritance, stabilizing his realm.
After another six months, Xiao Tian finally opened his eyes. As he did, the endless sea of flames roared, transforming into countless fire dragons that were absorbed into his body. As he absorbed the flames, his aura climbed higher.
Xiao Tian looked at the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor and bowed, "Thank you for your great kindness, Senior!"
"You becoming a Dou Emperor is due to your own fortune and talent!" The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor waved his hand and said, "If you ever leave the Dou Qi Continent, please help me check if my main body has perished..."
With that, his body dissolved into nothingness and disappeared.
"Senior, I will," Xiao Tian nodded heavily, then left the space. As soon as he returned to the Heavenly Tomb, all the energy bodies felt his supreme aura.
"Thud, thud!"
One by one, they knelt in fear.
"He succeeded! My Xiao Clan has a Dou Emperor again!" Xiao Xuan, sensing the aura, laughed heartily. With a Dou Emperor, the Dou Emperor bloodline would also be reborn.
(Chapter End)