Chapter 21: Hun Tiandi and Void Swallowing Flame, the Notes of a Grandmaster Array Master
Tianwaitian, Xiao Tiance's Residence.
"Take your time. Vengeance against Hun Tiandi will come eventually," Xiao Tiance said, his gaze flickering with a chilling light.
Revenge wasn't something he could entrust to anyone else it was a matter of personal pride. The day he could personally settle the score with Hun Tiandi would be the day his grudge was finally laid to rest.
Yet, he wasn't a reckless fool. The Soul Heavenly Emperor rarely left the Soul Realm, and the clan itself was filled with formidable experts. Charging into the Soul Realm now would yield no advantage.
As the saying goes, a gentleman's revenge can wait for ten years or even a hundred or a thousand on the Dou Qi Continent. Only when his strength equaled or surpassed Hun Tiandi's would the time come to settle this debt.
Turning to Xiao Qing, Xiao Tiance instructed, "Qing'er, now that your strength has grown significantly, you have the ability to protect yourself. Your most important task is to continue developing the Tianji Pavilion within the Luo Net. Once Luo Net and Tianji Pavilion become entities as influential as the Hall of Souls, only then can we reveal our strength."
Xiao Qing bowed respectfully. "Understood, Third Uncle. Please rest assured."
Soul Realm, Soul Clan Forbidden Area.
Deep within a secluded spatial dimension known as the Void Realm a place occupied by the Void Swallowing Flame, ranked second on the Heavenly Flame Index a middle aged man stood before a black flame, smiling.
"Void, it seems you've fully recovered your strength," the man remarked.
The flame flickered, and a voice filled with mirth echoed from within. "Indeed. Thanks to the countless treasures you've provided, my recovery was swift. Why have you come today? Something to discuss?"
The man, none other than Hun Tiandi, leader of the Soul Clan, smiled faintly. "Yes. News has reached me that Xiao Xuan plans to attempt a breakthrough to the Dou Di realm soon."
Hun Tiandi's expression revealed both admiration and a trace of bitterness. Xiao Xuan's courage to attempt what no one had dared in millennia earned his respect. Yet, the thought of Xiao Xuan daring to reach a level he himself lacked the courage to pursue left Hun Tiandi feeling despondent.
"Ah, that man," the Void Swallowing Flame mused. "This does sound like something he'd do."
A hundred years ago, Void Swallowing Flame had witnessed Xiao Xuan's unparalleled prowess and charisma, leaving an indelible impression. The notion of Xiao Xuan challenging the Dou Di realm now seemed fitting for such a remarkable figure.
Hun Tiandi sighed. "Attempting to reach Dou Di…"
After a moment of silence, Void Swallowing Flame shook slightly, lamenting, "It's a shame. No matter how extraordinary he is, he's destined to fail. This world no longer has the necessary source energy for anyone to reach the Dou Di realm. Without it, no amount of talent or effort will make it possible."
"Oh? Even you doubt him?" Hun Tiandi asked.
"It's not a matter of doubt it's impossible. When Tuoshe Ancient Emperor ascended, he took all the source energy required for the Dou Di realm with him. Unless Xiao Xuan finds Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's remains, this world will never see another Dou Di."
Hun Tiandi's gaze darkened. "Perhaps I should help him on his way, then."
The Void Swallowing Flame chuckled at the implication. While Hun Tiandi's tone lacked overt malice, the intent was clear. Should Xiao Xuan fail in his attempt, the resulting backlash would leave him weakened and vulnerable a prime opportunity for Hun Tiandi to strike and eliminate him.
"I don't mind assisting," Void Swallowing Flame replied. "After all, my life is thanks to you. Besides, I'd like to witness Xiao Xuan's glory one last time before he falls."
"Good," Hun Tiandi said with a cold smile. "Continue your cultivation. Let me know if you need anything. I've ordered the clan to treat you as they would me. If you grow tired of this place, feel free to wander the clan grounds. Some of our younger talents might even impress you."
As Hun Tiandi vanished into the void, the Void Swallowing Flame's smile faded.
Though grateful for being saved from Xiao Tiance a century ago, he was no fool. Hun Tiandi clearly hoped to extract information about Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's remnants. Defying him outright was unwise Hun Tiandi's strength ensured that any rebellion would lead to his demise.
Still, Void Swallowing Flame bided his time, waiting for the day he could turn the tables.
Tianwaitian.
Having sorted through the treasures from the Heavenly Phoenix Secret Realm, Xiao Tiance couldn't help but marvel.
The sheer abundance of resources spoke to the Phoenix Clan's grandeur. Ten Heaven tier manuals, hundreds of Earth tier techniques, and countless high grade manuals rivaling Earth tier techniques. Even the Xiao Clan couldn't boast such a trove.
In addition, the haul included:
2 Nine Grade Golden Pills
15 Nine Grade Profound Pills
23 Nine Grade Precious Pills
Over a hundred Eight Grade Pills.
Not to mention high grade magic cores and medicinal herbs. Even the thousand year old herbs could spark fierce competition among top tier alchemists.
Among these treasures, one item stood out a Grandmaster Array Master's Notes, containing not only insights into cultivating array mastery but also hundreds of array diagrams ranging from Grade One to Grandmaster level formations.
"If this fell into the Dou Qi Continent, it would ignite a war among the major powers," Xiao Tiance muttered, astonished by its value.
But one question nagged at him: How did such notes from the Great Thousand World end up here? Could it be that a Dou Di brought them back thousands of years ago?
The existence of such an alien discipline in the Dou Qi Continent both excited and perplexed him. Could it really be practiced here?
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