《Endless Transmigration: These Shitty Lives are Killing Me》 Character List(Spoiler Alerts!!!) Character List(Spoiler Alerts!!!) <<
>> [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Human] [Age: 14(Irrelevant)] [Features: A young man around 145 centimeters with ear-length ck hair, hazel gold eyes, and decently handsome face. He looks somewhat skinny, but still growing after intense training. Baek Ain is azy guy with low ambition, which would change slowly when transmigrating to another world, but he would prefer toze around if the quest wasn''t forcing him nor something interesting happened] [Nature: Chaotic Neutral] [Affiliation: Miteer Family''s Shadow Guard] [System: Iplete Sign-In System(Chapter 6)] .... << >> [Battle Through the Heavens] [1st: Ya Fei/Yafei] [2nd: Lan Rou(Oc)] Baek Ains Status/: 6(Spoiler Alerts!!!) Baek Ain''s Status/: 6(Spoiler Alerts!!!) [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Human] [Age: 14(Irrelevant)] [Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger] [Innate Skills: Breathing(C+), Synthesize(B), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Skills: Dash(C), Rock-like Body(D+), Energy Cirction(B), Energy Control(B), Energy st(C+), Close Quarter Combat/CQC(B+), de Mastery(C), Energy Sense(C), Spiritual Sense(C), Pain Resistance(C+), Poison Immunity(C), Stealth(C-), Presence Concealing(C), Hidden Weapon Mastery(C-), Leap(D), Quicksteps(D), Physical Strengthening(D)] [Cultivation: 3 Stars Dou Master] [Martial Techniques: Tiger Lashes Kicks, Blood Tiger Muscle, Three Breakthrough Punches, Silent Shadow Steps, Seven Star de Art] [Cultivation Technique: The Record of the Burning World(Iplete)] Realms/Ranks Realms/Ranks [First World: Battle Through the Heavens] This is a ranking ording to how strong the person is. In thisnd whoever has strength, has dignity. Without strength you are nothing. As you train your Dou Qi level you gain status and rank, within each Dou Qi rank there are sub ranks indicated as stars, when you reach nine stars you have the potential to rank up. e.g. - a nine star Dou Practitioner will rank up to Dou Master with his next Dou Qi increase. The gap between each stars will increase as each one pass each rank and the rate of increase would also increase. 1. Dou Zhi Qi/Dou Disciple The very beginning of Dou Cultivation. 2. Dou Zhe/Dou Practitioner Upon reaching this stage, a Dou Fighter can truly utilize the Dou Qi within their own bodies. 3. Dou Shi/Dou Master Once this stage is attained, a Fighter can use the Dou Qi in their body to form a cloak giving increased defensive strength. 4. Da Dou Shi/Dou Grandmaster It is at this point when a Practitioner''s Dou Qi bes hard enough to form an armament. 5. Dou Ling/Dou Spirit It''s considered a decent enough state to be in where a person''s Dou Qi will solidify and it bes possible to apply it to other objects. 6. Dou Wang/Dou King At the time when a person reaches this stage, they will be able to form Dou Qi wings and even draw Dou Qi from around themselves. While this amount is not veryrge, it can still be useful in a fight. 7. Dou Huang/Dou Emperor A step into the realm of the truly strong is attained once one reaches this stage. These existences can draw on massive amounts of Dou Qi from the area and briefly hold themselves in the air without wings. 8. Dou Zong/Dou Ancestor A pinnacle existence among most minor ns, a Dou Zong gains the ability to utilise the mysterious ''Spatial Strength'' to do things like hold oneself in air or even create locks in space, where a person can only escape after breaking the lock. However, this method exhausts a vast amount of Dou Qi. 9. Dou Zun/Dou Venerate A strong person no matter where one goes, the Dou Zun gains an almost perfect knowledge of the so-called ''Spatial Strength'', and is able to use it in a far more versatile manner than any Dou Zong ever could. This ss is characterised by the ability to form wormholes (Gaps in spacetime). 10. Ban Sheng/Half-Saint This is a transitional stage of the higher level cultivation realms. It is not considered a true Dou State, but is still necessary to enter the extremely strong Dou Sheng ss. It is divided into the lower, intermediate, and high levels. 11. Dou Sheng/Dou Saint A peak existence among even top tier powerhouses, the Dou Sheng is a realm so broken that logic starts to fail here. A one star Dou Sheng can easily overpower dozens of Ban Sheng, a two star can easily defeat a one star, and so on. Upon attaining the sixth star, a Practitioner can open a separate realm for others to inhabit, and the seventh can utilise all the Dou Qi within those realms, effectively bing the world. A nine star Dou Sheng is representative of the peak of the world, with no other existenceing close to that. Any casual action of a Dou Sheng can demolish cities, shatter mountains, and destroy space itself. 12. Dou Di/Dou God The Dou Di is a mythical ranking, high above all others/Heavenly Sovereign Equivalent Chapter 1: Im Not Signing Up for This! Chapter 1: I''m Not Signing Up for This! Hey, This is new fanfic from me, Nine_Clouds~! Hope you guys enjoy it --- Chapter 1 --- A man walked on the side of the road, listening to random music ying in his earbud. He''s 22 years old bachelor''s graduate named Baek Ain. He is around 179 centimeters and has a decently handsome face for the average person in this country. He appeared skinny outside because of the baggy clothes, but Ain built quite a muscle under them. Oh yeah, he currently wears jeans and a white t-shirt with a ck hoodie on top of it. To put it into perspective, Baek Ain is "literally." blessed with good gics from histe parents. And being the only child caused him to inherit quite a sum of money. Of course, Baek Ain is thankful for his deceased parents. He hoped his father and mother to gain eternal peace in heaven. "Country road..." Baek Ain hummed on the way home. "Take me home." "To the ce, I belong~!" "West Virginia-!" "SHUT THE FUCK UP, KID!" A rugged man shouted from afar, having a homeless man''s look. He nced at Baek Ain with annoyance and seemed ready to jump him anytime. Baek Ain smiled helplessly and replied, "Sorry, man! I was too excited for my package." The homeless man frowned and huffed, staring at Baek Ain''s back. Before Ain left the street, the homeless man shouted, "Hey! Do you have some dors to spare?" "Tonight is quite cold. I need two more dors to afford a nket from DykeMart." Baek Ain sighed inside and stopped walking, waving his hand to the homeless man. He saw the homeless man''s excitement as he recalled his parents'' teaching to treat everyone kindly. No, it''s not making Baek Ain naive enough to trust everyone. However, this homeless man doesn''t show and post real hostility toward him. Baek Ain pulled some spares dors bill from his pocket and handed them to the homeless man. "Keep yourself warm, man. Get some hot coffee from the nearest restaurant." He smiled while walking away. "Yeah. Thank you, man!" The homeless man replied with a thankful look. "You''re wee." Baek Ain smiled, humming the song again. The homeless man remembered something and warned, "By the way, the ninth block has been shady these nights. I advised you to change the street. I heard some gunshots and screamingst night." "Okay." Baek Ain nodded, putting the warning into his note. ... ... As Baek Ain walked to the street, he saw lightning shing in the sky and frowned at the tower it struck. BOOM! A lightning p echoed throughout the block. All the streetmps on the side of the roads got turned off and left Baek Ain in a weird spot. He shuddered instinctively and entered a stance as running steps came from the left. He moved his gaze to the left and noticed a running figure. It was a woman in a weird-looking cloak getting chased by several shadowy figures. Baek Ain knew he was fucked up, feeling a tug on his chest as the woman ran past him. He caught a glimpse of the shadowy figure and cursed inside because they weren''t human. Behind the shadow-like robe, he glimpsed an insect-like feature on the chaser''s face. ''Run!'' Baek Ain thought to himself. He kicked the ground with all his might and ran as if his life depended on it, reaching home after five minutes. He locked the door and hurriedly went to the sink, opening his hoodie and t-shirt. Thud! Baek Ain stumbled to the floor after seeing his bare chest, seeing a weird-looking tattoo on his left chest area. It shouldn''t be there because he never gets himself tatted. "What is this?" "What the fuck is this?!" The tattoo is a unique blend between a crow and a white tiger intertwined with green vines, causing a throbbing sensation in Baek Ain''s chest. Crow possessed ck eyes, while the tiger had fierce golden eyes. [Ding! The "Goddess of Opportunity." has chosen you as her champion] A voice suddenly appeared on Baek Ain''s head. [Please confirm your status and innate skills] [Keyword: "Open, Status."] "..." Baek Ain. "I''m not signing up for this shit! Leave me alone!" Heined while mming his hand on the floor. He was angry because he was just an honest-living citizen and azy bachelor''s graduate a few minutes ago. "I want to live peacefully!!" Baek Ain only wanted to make his parent proud by graduating from university and getting a sustainable job for his carefree life. And He didn''t even have a girlfriend because he was single from birth. Fate is ying around him. ''Why me!'' Baek Ain cursed, clenching his hand tightly. He is only a regr andzy guy with low ambition. He always treated everyone kindly and barely did anything horrible to deserve this. Ting! Tong! Baek Ain heard a ring bell on his apartment''s front door, which made hisplexion ashen like paper. He swallowed his saliva nervously and checked the camera, seeing the familiar shadowy figure. He could see drooling from this guy''s mouth. [Please confirm your status and innate skills] The floating window appeared before his eyes again. Left with no choice because he could feel a cold sensation looming on his neck, Baek Ain opened his mouth and said, "Open Status." [Confirming the host''s status] [Bonding with host''s soul] [15%] [43%] [69%] [82%] BAM! The front door is flying inside as if a car is smashing it open. Baek Ain went to the balcony and hid between the wall. He couldn''t run away because his damn apartment was on the 4th floor. "Shard of Universe..." A chill, an almost ice-like voice, whispered to the room. "Where are you?" "It''s a useless attempt to hide from me." "That sneaky woman nted her blessing on you. She fooled us by running away, but entrusting something like Shard of Universe to a mere human is a stupid move." "What can you do against me?" [98%] Baek Ain looked at the status panel solemnly. He calmed his breath and peeked into his apartment room, freezing on the spot upon witnessing the humanoid centipede with sharp-looking arms on its body parts. "There." The mysterious man lunged to the balcony. SWOOSH! BOOM! "ARGGGHHHHH!!!" Baek Ain roared in pain as his body flew in the air, falling from the height. Thest thing he witnessed was a white moon in the night sky. However, hisst feelings were unexined anger and disbelief toward the people who made him experience this painful death. "F-Fuck YOU ALL!" Baek Ain uttered hatefully. [100%] [The host has activated the "Iplete Sign-In System."] [Opening Status...] [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Human] [Age: 22(Irrelevant)] [Innate Skills: Breathing(F), Synthesize(B), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Ding! First Mission issued by the Goddess of Opportunity] [Quest: Be Stronger] [Time Limit: None] [Reward: A Complete Sign-in System] [Ding! The host has died] [Innate Skill: Soul Protection activated] As Baek Ain passed away, his soul shed out of the living world and arrived at another body in another world. And that''s how Baek Ain died for the first time. Chapter 2: First Transmigration as a Mob Chapter 2: First Transmigration as a Mob --- Chapter 2 --- "Uugh." "What happened? Where am I?" Baek Ain opened his eyes and felt a heavy sensation all over his body. Let''s not talk about moving his body around because lifting a finger is hard for him now. [Ding! You have transmigrated to Battle Through the Heavens] [You were the namelessckey of Jia Lie Ao from Wu Tan City, who got beaten into half-dead by Xiao Yan] Baek Ain gritted his teeth in disbelief because this world and those names sounded familiar. "You gotta be kidding me..." He cursed while closing his eyes. "Out of all things, I got transmigrated to this world? Even though BTTH doesn''t have that much of a threat at the beginning of the story, there are still dangers everywhere. And me being a mob character is a huge negative point already." "Anyway, I''ll get my revengeter." Baek Ain indifferently whispered, recalling the unfortunate event that ended his first life. The mysterious woman, the centipede guy, and the Goddess of Opportunity if he found out she was hostile and the cause of all this. Baek Ain took a deep breath and calmed his mind, figuring everything out one after another. First, he got transmigrated into a mob character in the Battle Through the Heavens world. Second, there is higher power influencing this event, whether they are horrible or good to him. Third, Can I die again? Fuck this transmigration. After an hour of contemtion, a monotonous voice echoed in Baek Ain''s head. [Ding! Do you want to sign in Ji Lie n''s Manor?] "Oh yeah, you''re there." Baek Ain rolled his eyes. "Exin your feature system." As cliche as it sounds, Baek Ain had read countless novels with system elements in his previous life when he had spare time. He was still shocked by this uneventful fate but decided to ept it. [The system bound to host is the "Iplete Sign-in System."] [It has a function to sign in a unique location of the world, obtaining great rewards depending on the aura of luck or how dangerous that ce was] [Usually, the host could sign in once every day or 24 hours. However, the "Iplete Sign-in System." is increasing the cooldown to once every week] [There are also Status, Inventory, Map, and Mission functions] "Can I reject the mission?" Baek Ain questioned solemnly. [The host is entitled to reject any mission, but any quest issued by the Goddess of Opportunity will be automatically epted and must get finished] [They are necessary for your growth and survival] "My survival, your ass..." Baek Ain couldn''t believe this system at all. [...] [Ding! Do you want to sign in Ji Lie n''s Manor?] "Yeah." [Ding! You have received 3x 1st Tiers: Wound Healing Pill] Baek Ain used one immediately and listened to the system about absorbing the pill''s healing properties. The next day, Baek Ain lifted himself from the bed and moved around awkwardly. This body is sockingpared to his past self despite getting nourished by Dou Qi in this world. Well, what did he expect from a mob? "Open status." [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Human] [Age: 14(Irrelevant)] [Innate Skills: Breathing(F), Synthesize(B), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Cultivation: 4 Stars Dou Disciple] [Martial Techniques: Frog Leap Kicks, Willow Tree Muscle, Rock Fist] Baek Ain nced at the martial techniques, shaking his head because these three were at the lowest of the lowest grades of martial technique in this world. The mob trained these techniques because they are the mostmon Dou Techniques in Wu Tan City. He moved his gaze to the innate skills and checked them out. [Name: Breathing] [Type: Passive/Active] [Grade: F] [Description: An innate skill that allowed the wielder to breathe properly] [Name: Synthesize] [Type: Active] [Grade: B] [Description: An innate skill that lets the wielder fuse twopatible skills with simr effects/functions. Only B Grade or lower grade skills could get fuse without bacsh] [Name: Soul Protection] [Type: Passive] [Grade: Unknown] [Description: The wielder''s soul is pletely." protected from all harm in the vast universe. Not even god-like beings could destroy the soul that was guarded by this Skill, entitling the wielder to transmigrate into a new body without any problem] [Transmigration Count: 1] "..." Baek Ain was speechless. What an uneven quality of Innate Skills he possessed here. Breathing Skill is somewhat questionable but valuable in several situations. And Synthesize Skill sounds strong as fuck. As for Soul Protection, it seemed to be the cause he could get into this second life. Baek Ain could only sigh in defeat because he couldn''t enter either heaven or hell. He got trapped in this Endless Transmigration Cycle. The mob''s memory has entered Baek Ain''s mind, melting into a singr storybook. A namelessckey whose only good point is being on the side of a half-assed antagonist. He mentioned a good point because this mob bootlicked Jie Lie Ao like no tomorrow, hoping to get some rare Dou Techniques and Dou Pill from him. And yes, he received some benefits like this house on the outskirts of Ji Lie n Manor. Grabbing some new clothes, Baek Ain went to the nearest river as this mob was too poor to afford a mirror. He arrived at the gentle-running river and washed his body. ''The face is simr to mine when I was a teenager, but fucking hell. They have to nerf my decently handsome face to this nd-looking kid.'' Baek Ain also noticed this body was way too skinny. He is around 143 centimeters with ear-length spiky ck hair, hazel gold eyes, and an unhealthyplexion. His body is skinny, with some bones poked out here and there. "Let''s gather information and fix this scrawny body first. I remembered some events of this world, but it''s been a while since I finished the story." "I want toze around, but this damn mission is preventing me from doing it." [Quest: Be Stronger] [Objective: Reach 5 Stars Dou Grandmaster(0/1) [Time Limit: One year] [Reward: A Complete Sign-in System] [Penalty: Unknown] "An unknown penalty... For fuck sake." He cursed again. "What''s worse than dying?" "Getting tortured probably, huh?" Baek Ain shook his head and pped his cheek, stering the red hand mark there. He used his innate skills and heard a notification. [You''re breathing...] [Breathing''s Proficiency increased by 5%] He smiled helplessly andmented, "Let''s start." ... ... A weekter, Baek Ain arrived at the Auction House held by the branch of the miteer family. He couldn''t enter without an invitation or high-ranking badge, but being Jie Lie Ao''sckey allowed him to wait at the front gate. As the arrogant young master went with his rich daddy inside to taunt the protagonist, Baek Ain slipped through the guard and went to the garden nearby. [Ding! Do you want to Sign In the Miteer Auction House?] "Yes." A smirk appeared on Baek Ain''s face. Baek Ain has been nning for this because all the ns in Wu Tan City are hard to get by. His only option to sign in safely was Mitter Auction House, which possessed arge amount of treasure. [Congrattions, host! You have received Sharp Tiger''s de and Ya Fei''s Panties] "Y-You, what are you holding!" A panicked sweet voice brushed Baek Ain''s ear. "T-That''s mine..." Baek Ain turned around and saw a beautiful woman in a red robe. The tight, red dress thoroughly hugged her exquisite body. She has long, flowing blonde hair and blue eyes. She blushed in embarrassment and anger while pointing at the red cloth in his hand. ''Well, fuck me.'' Baek Ain thought he would die and transmigrate again today. Chapter 3: Excuses Chapter 3: Excuses --- Chapter 3 --- Baek Ain stared at Ya Fei with an overwhelmed look, peeking into his hand and seeing the piece of red cloth that was supposedly her panties. ''I don''t know if I was lucky or not.'' He was speechless inside because the Sign-In reward was so fucking random. Breathing calmly, Baek Ain bent his body to 90 degrees and shouted, "I-It''s a misunderstanding,dy!" "I was lost in this ce and identally found this cloth *cough!* lying in the garden." Baek Ain isn''t lying because the system technically and identally gives him Ya Fei''s panties from the garden''s sign-in. "H-Hand it over first." Yafei stretched her slender hand to him. Baek Ain nodded and quietly gave the red cloth to Ya Fei, retreating a few feet away from her. Ye Fei inspected the red panties and faked a cough. "Ehem." There is no mistake. This red cloth is hers. Even though Ya Fei is a dignified businesswoman, she never experienced something like this. Well, no one would dare toy their hand on her body. She looked at the obviously clueless teenager and believed he wasn''t lying because, with his 7th Stars Dou Disciple Cultivation, he shouldn''t be able to pass through the Auction House''s defense. More so, sneaking into her room. How embarrassing, The Miteer Auction House was "actually." broken in by someone. "Um,dy. Can I leave?" Beak Ain suddenly asked, portraying a terrified mob character. "Go. Don''t ever show your face again." Yafei replied calmly. She was kind for letting him go, as other people will get eliminated upon doing something like this. Baek Ain hurriedly ran away from the garden, but Ya Fei suddenly frowned when seeing his well-developed arm and back. Those aren''t something stray youngsters should have. "Wait." Her voice echoed in the garden. Baek Ain''s steps halted abruptly. "If you ever told someone about this matter. I''ll send someone to eliminate you. Understand?" "Y-Yes." "Also, what''s your name?" "I-It''s Baek Ain." ''Hmm? What a unique name.'' Yafei''s blue eyes brightened in curiosity. "You can go now." Unknown to Baek Ain, he has made quite a unique impression in Ya Fei''s mind. Their first meeting is somewhat hard to forget and memorable. "Shadow Guard, watch that kid for me. He might have potential." Yafei said while storing the panties back in her storage ring. "Yes, mydy." A ck shadow followed Baek Ain. ... ... As Ya Fei let him away, Baek Ain hurriedly escaped from the garden and stepped away from the Auction House. He sighed inside and felt someone following him. It was a gut feeling, but he trusted it. ''Open map.'' ''Aih, that woman...'' Baek Ain is staring at the thin air for other people. Nevertheless, Beak Ain could see a glowing blue dot on the system''s map, which rmed his survival instinct. This guy is hidden from the naked eye as he couldn''t see nor sense him. He now had to keep some secrets while training himself. Out of all ces, why! The only safe location to use the Sign-In system caused this event. Baek Ain released another sigh and mumbled, "Whatever, Let''s just ignore him..." And another week went on quickly. Baek Ain is training on the back of the mountain, punching a hardwood to gather heat in his body. It''s a training method he cultivated through his new fused skill. His hand is bloody but firmer and filled with Dou Qi than before. [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Human] [Age: 14(Irrelevant)] [Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger] [Innate Skills: Breathing(D+), Synthesize(B), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Skills: Dash(C), Rock-like Body(D), Energy Cirction(D), Energy Control(D+), Energy st(E), Close Quarter Combat/CQC(B+), de Mastery(C)] [Cultivation: 9 Stars Dou Disciple] [Martial Techniques: Frog Leap Kicks, Willow Tree Muscle, Rock Fist] It''s Baek Ain''s Status after two weeks. First of all, the Blessing''s Section is a new part once Baek Ain tries to test his Dou Qi attribute with the arrogant young master of his. He discovered pure fire, metal, earth, water, and wood attributes. Yes, he possessed all the fundamental elements. The reason behind it is Soul Protection(Unknown), which seemed to make his soul stronger than ever. The pure fire and metal elements wereing from the tattoo''s blessing. The same tattoo that appeared on his chest before his first death. [The Golden Crow and White Tiger''s Blessings] [Effect: Fire Affinity and Metal Affinity +200%, Resistance to Fire-Attribute Attacks and Resilient Cuss Physique] Still, the biggest shock for Baek Ain''s improvement is his Innate Skill: Breathing. This skill effect is miraculous. After getting to D+ grade, The Breathing Skill allowed Baek Ain to adapt to any environment because it forced him to breathe properly. His body changed vastly in just two weeks, bing more and more suitable for training Dou Qi. In no time, Baek Ain will purge all impurities and achieve a perfect body to be stronger. As for synthesizing, Beak Ain used it every time he gained a new skill and constructed a new one. It''s very apparent from his Status Page, especially with CQC Skill. BRAK! The hardwood is breaking apart, falling to the ground, and causing dust to fly everywhere. [Ding! Rock-like body has advanced to D+ Grade] Returning to his small house, Baek Ain noticed the shadow guard Ya Fei ced on him moving away. He shook his head and cleaned his wound, wrapping a clean cloth around it. [Ding! You have umted Pain Resistance(F)] Crack! Baek Ain felt a surge of energy cracking his bones and immediately meditated on the floor. He gritted his teeth and used Energy Control to spread this immense Dou Qi. [You have reached 1 Star Dou Practitioner] Beak Ain opened his and sensed the growing Dou Qi, smiling because all that hard work was paying off. But then a realization hit him hard because he didn''t have Cultivation Art to refine his energy. He''s self-taught himself by using several novel references. It''s rough, but he is somehow able to do it. "Ugh, what should I do?" Beak Ain is in a dilemma. He could have stolen Xiao Yan''s spatial ring, where the Alchemist Saint resides, to gain Terminal ze/me Mantra. And An outstanding Dou Qi Training Method coupled with his Golden Crow''s blessing. Unfortunately, getting to Xiao Yan is impossible right now. And the Alchemist Saint most likely killed him upon getting the spatial ring. "What a sad mob life." [Ding! A mission issued] [Name: Courting Death with a Spar] [Objective: Have a spar with Gu Xun''er(0/1)] [Time Limit: 12 Hours] [Reward: One-Third of the Record of the Burning World] "..." Baek Ain. "Well, shit." ... ... Gu Xun''er happily hummed while walking along Xiao Yan, staring at him with a lovely gaze. They are going to the market and hoping to get a Monster Core of Wood Element Beast. ''I could get the monster core easily, but spending time with Big Brother Xiao Yan is fun.'' Gu Xun''er thought to herself. When they arrived at a quiet street, a young man of their age suddenly appeared before them. "Xiao Xun''er! I challenged you to a spar!" Xiao Yan and Gu Xun''er frowned, ''who the hell is this guy?'' Xiao Yan wouldn''t remember a mob character. However, Gu Xun''er remembered even a namelessckey like Baek Ain because he used to bully Xiao Yan. Her face instantly turned cold. "Just ignore him, Xun''er. Let''s go." Xiao Yan huffed confidently, knowing this guy isn''t worth their time. Then, a green gem appeared on the young man''s hand. "If you agree, I''ll give you this wood element beast core." It''s a 1-star beast core with the wood element, which is what Xiao Yan needed to refine medicine with his teacher''s help. "I only want to spar." Baek Ain lifted his hand helplessly. "There is no ulterior motive or anything." He wasted his hard-earned money on this core, so Gu Xun''er. Please ept this spar''s request. "Xiao Ge, I''ll do it." Gu Xun''er walked forward. Xiao Yan knew she was strong and couldn''t help but pity this random guy on the street. ''Is he trying to attract Xun''er? No, Xun''er wouldn''t be interested in this in-looking guy.'' He thought while crossing his arm. Baek Ain smiled and said, "Thank you." Baek Ain and Gu Xun''er stood against each other with a 10-meter gap, observing the opponent differently. Gu Xun''er thought Baek Ain was weak. Meanwhile, Baek Ain observed her with a calm gaze. Xiao Yan posed as the referee and shouted, "Start!" Chapter 4: Generous Compensation Chapter 4: Generous Compensation --- Chapter 4 --- "Start!" Xiao Yan''s voice filled Baek Ain''s ears. Gu Xun''er casually jumps forward and uses a simple palm attack to defeat Baek Ain. It''s more than enough to defeat him, which she confidently thought so. Even though Gu Xun''er is suppressing her cultivation to 1 star Dou Practitioner like Baek Ain, her physical strength surpasses that of Dou Master easily. ''This is my victory.'' However, to everyone''s surprise, Baek Ain stepped forward and used his elbow to change the direction of Gu Xun''er palm. He locked her arm joint and mmed her down to the ground. BAM! It looks simple, but Baek Ain used three skills simultaneously. First, He used Dash to gain more momentum. Second, He activated the "Rock-like body." to be more rigid. And third, he applied a wrestling move from CQC quickly. Someone who looked down on others wouldn''t expect this. "How?" Xiao Yan and Yao Chen are speechless. Yet, the most shocked individual on this street is none other than Gu Xun''er herself. She felt the dirt on her fair face and had this impulse to attack. A golden me shed in Gu Xun''er eyes. BAM! COUGH! Gu Xun''er mmed her hand on Baek Ain''s chest, sending him flying like a kite to a sturdy wall. He spewed a mouthful of blood and looked at her with a relieved expression. "T-This is my loss..." Baek Ain smiled at her. "Thank you for the spar..." ''Oh no! I just raised my cultivation by a whole great realm!'' Gu Xun''er realized her mistake, staring at the injured young man solemnly. "Xiao Ge, I-I..." Xiao Yan rushed to Baek Ain and checked the injuries, hearing Yao Chen''s words in his mind. ''He''s sturdy for 1 Star Dou Practitioner. Well, he is still badly injured.'' ''Bring him back, Xiao Yan. The healing pill we just made in the mountain should be effective for him.'' ''Okay.'' Xiao Yang nodded somewhat reluctantly. He turned around and smiled at Gu Xun''er. "Don''t worry. He''ll be fine." "Let''s bring him back. People are staring at us." Since Gu Xun''er caused quite amotion with herst attacks, some pedestrians have gathered around them. ... ... Baek Ain opened his eyes and saw an unfamiliar ceiling. He frowned deeply and hissed in pain because his whole body felt like it was getting smacked by a car several times. "Oh, he wakes up?" Xiao Yan''s voice came from the left. Baek Ain forced his body to move and walked off the bed, shocking Xiao Yan and Gu Xun''er. "Oy, oy. Don''t move around recklessly like that." Xiao Yan warned him. "Or the pill won''t be effective." Baek Ain ignored Xiao Yan and nced at Gu Xun''er, bowing to show respect for his defeat and walking out immediately. He doesn''t want to stay here for too long. After all, staying with Xiao Yan will bring more danger than good for him. Xiao Yan is a brash young man who got reincarnated into this world. His protagonist halo always brings harm to anyone around him, which is a big no-no for Baek Ain. He turned around the corner, hitting a tall person in a ck robe. "Take this." The tall person threw a small jar at him. "Young Miss said it waspensation for your injuries. She also admitted that spar was her loss." As the mysterious person disappeared, Baek Ain looked down at the jar in his hand and chuckled amusingly because Gu Xun''er was still sensible despite being Xiao Yan''s Fangirl. Also, that mysterious-robed man is probably Gu Xun''er bodyguard, Ling Yin. He''s Dou Emperor who could kill Baek Ain''s physical body to death with his mere cultivation release. Three Great Realms higher than the quest''s goal the Goddess of Opportunity issued for him. ''And some people might wonder why I avoided Xiao Yan?'' Beak Ain smiled wryly. Baek Ain kept walking and arrived at the corner of Xiao n, hearing the system notification. He stopped near afy-looking home. [Ding! Do you want to Sign In to Gu Xun''er Bedroom?] "..." ''This perverted system. Last week you gave medy''s panties, and now this? Your algorithm is suspicious...'' [...] [Do you want to Sign In to Gu Xun''er Bedroom?] "Well, if you force me like that? I can''t refuse, no?" Beak Ain yfully answered. [Ding! Congrattions, Host! You have received Trigram Palm Technique and 100.000 Gold Coins] "Better than thest time." Baek Ainmented, strolling out of the Xiao n in a giddy mood. Even the pain from the Gu Xun''er attack doesn''t feel as much as painful anymore. Upon arriving at his house, Baek Ain slumped onto his bed and popped a wound-healing pill. He checked the jar given by Gu Xun''er and murmured, "Wow." There are ten pills with pearl-like quality and a pleasant scent of medicinal herbs. [Name: Three Stages Blooming Flower Pills] [Type: Medicine/Recovery Item] [Grade: B+] [Description: Fifth Tiers: Three Stages Blooming Flower Pills are medicinal pills with potent healing properties, having an effect for recovering anyone below Dou King''s level instantly. It''s also an excellent resource for one''s cultivation as the medicinal herb used to make it could push one''s Dou Qi naturally] "Is it safe for me to consume this? I might explode, you know?" [Scanning...] [The system rmended the host consume the pill while cultivating the Golden Crow''s Record of the Burning World. You could reach 1st stage efficiently with it] "Oh, I haven''t checked the reward yet. This technique is from Against the God''s World, vastlyrger than Battle Through the Heaven''s World." "It should help me cultivate faster..." "Way faster than Xiao Yan because the Record of the Burning World is a divine technique." Since Baek Ain possessed Golden Crow and White Tiger''s blessing, he wouldn''t have a problem cultivating the Record of the Burning World because it bypasses the bloodline''s requirements. The system even confirmed it for him. "To make sure once again. You should have covered me from external perception, right? We are talking about a cultivation technique from a literal divine beast here, you perverted system. I don''t want to take my chance and gather attention from powerful people toward my homete at night." [Trust me, host] "No." [...] "..." "I''m just giving the benefit of the doubt here, System." "All this annoyance is dragged into my life, pulling and forcing me into doing tedious stuff. My dream is to sleep all day and enjoy my peaceful life, but no. A random woman pped something to my chest, an insect bastard killed me, and an unknown goddess chose me as her champion." "And here I am in another world arguing with the system..." "Do you know how absurd it sounds?" Baek Ain vented his frustration and indifferently gazed into the system''s panel. [Deploying Barrier around the host] [Please be reassured, host. The system will handle any possible threats] Maybe it is just Baek Ain''s feeling, but the system sounds less monotonous than before. Baek Ain rubbed his forehead because he had nothing to lose here and told the system to impart the Golden Crow''s Record of the Burning World straight into his head. He picked one of the pills Gu Xun''er gave to him aspensation and swallowed it. Sitting on the bedfortably, Baek Ain fell into a dream-like state and saw a massive golden crow. Seven hours went on quickly. And the next day, someone knocked on Baek Ain''s door. In a dim room, a white-haired young man with a decently handsome face but a mysterious aura sat on a scorched bed. He opened his eyes slowly and revealed a pair of otherworldly hazel-gold eyes with pupils burning in majestic golden me. Chapter 5: An Offer and Relationship? Chapter 5: An Offer and Rtionship? --- Chapter 5 --- Baek Ain groggily awakened from his meditation, feeling his strength increase fourfold. He yawned because that was a great session of cultivation. The amount of Dou Qi in his body is purer and more manageable to control now. [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [You have reached Ninth Stars Dou Practitioner Realm] [The Record of the Burning World has advanced to Level 1] Beak Ain smiled in satisfaction because the Record of the Burning World deserves its reputation to be Divine Level Technique. Even though he only got one-third of the technique, it was still strong and changed Dou Qi''s power. [Ding! You have unlocked Secret Skill: Golden Crow''s Possession] "Possession?" [Name: Golden Crow''s Possession] [Type: Secret Skill] [Grade: A] [Description: Ignite all the Golden Crow''s me within one''s body and increase cultivation by five small realms for a minute] [Cooldown: 24 Hours] "Neat." Baek Ain grabbed a mirror from his inventory and checked if this new cultivation technique changed his appearance. "Holy shit, the cliche transformation after cultivating powerful technique happens to me." He saw his ck hair turning ashen white, and this mysterious aura surrounded him. Not even a minuteter, Baek Ain''s hair returned to ck again. Knock! Knock! Baek Ain instinctively shuddered as door knocks awakened a trauma about his first death. It wasn''t a great experience for him. "I have to do something about this." He used "Breathing." to calm himself down. He grabbed new clothes because the ones he wears have turned into ash, like his pants too. He opened the front door and saw a familiar-lookingdy with flowing blonde hair and blue eyes. "Oh, you changed a lot in just two weeks?" Yafeimented while looking at Baek Ain''s body from top to bottom. "Uh, what do you want?" Baek Ain tried to shut the door again, but Yafei interrupted by cing her iron fan in the gap. "This counts as trespassing,dy." Yafei smirked because her instinct was never wrong about someone. She knew this kid possessed great potential and talents. ''He was 7th Stars Dou Disciple two weeks ago, but now he attained peak Dou Practitioner Realm. Father and Grandpa told me once about this, but I finally found one. A genius.'' ''I won''t let you go away, Baek Ain!'' Afterward, Baek Ain could only ept Yafei''s request to talk with him, and they visited the river nearby. He leaned on the shady tree while Yafei put her slender legs into the cold running water. "You didn''t act as timid as before anymore," Yafeimented calmly. "It''s a miracle, no matter how I see it." "After you found my panties, we discovered some corrupt members in our Auction House? We cleaned them up in one sweep and gained more money thanst year''s sales." "Don''t be too wary. I''m here to say thank you." "You''re wee." Baek Ain nodded casually. Yafei shook her head gently and added, "Likewise, I''m here to offer you my support or even recruit you into the Miteer Family." "Think of it like an investment because I believed in your talents. With my support, you could gain ess to rare Dou Techniques and pills made of precious medicinal herbs. It''s all on Miteer Family''s tab." "There is no such thing as a free meal." Baek Ain suddenlymented, which caused Yafei to giggle in amusement. "Yup, That''s true." "In return, I want you to join the Shadow Guard under my control." "Of course, I won''t force you to do something you weren''t interested in, so just focus on cultivating your strength. Miteer Familycked a good seed like you, Baek Ain." She winked yfully. Baek Ain considered the pros and cons because joining Miteer Family was the most "significant." choice he got. After all, going out to the magical beast forest right now would be suicide. After a while, even Yafei couldn''t hide her nervousness and rubbed her thigh in expectation. "Alright." Yafei''s beautiful face brightened upon hearing that reply. However, she couldn''t be satisfied as Baek Ain opened his mouth and continued, "Let''s add another condition." "Eh?" "If I ever faced great difficulty, let''s imagine a powerful person beyond my level and an annoying noble in this Jian Ma Empire. Will you protect me?" "I will. Miteer Family is not weak, you know? Hmph." Baek Ain smiled and replied, "Well, Lady Fei. Congrattions on recruiting me into your group." "Hehe, let''s meet each other''s expectations~!" ... ... Six weekster. Baek Ain naturally moved to the Miteer Family Branch''s Compound and experienced a warmer home than Ji Lie n''s cottage-like house. His rtionship with Yafei also grew significantly. And Yafei somehow posed as a big sister in this situation, always teasing him for weeks. He didn''t mind this treatment because his past life wasckluster after his parents died from cancer. Having someone to talk with is a rare experience for him. Likewise, Yafei has opened up when spending time with Baek Ain, venting her stress and tantrum about the Auction House''s situation. She wouldin about the annoying nobles who don''t follow the rules of the Auction House. In the backyard, Baek Ain was meditating to circte his Dou Qi, but Yafei rested her head on his shoulder. She pouted and said, "I''m the one who says you must focus on training, but you never take a single rest, Ain!" "Come on, take a breather, and walk around the garden with me~!." Baek Ain chuckled in defeat and replied, "Sister Fei. You only want to boast about the new business proposal I sharedst week, no? That excited expression, I could guess the business is a huge sess." "Boo, no fun..." Yafei jumped and crossed her arm, posing those white mountains gently. Baek Ain might bezy, but he was still a man of culture. He stared at Yafei respectfully and nodded in appreciation. Who would have thought he had adapted to this world in just two months? Language, culture, and lifestyle. Beak Ain''s annoyance toward the system also lessened as he tried to see it as his partner. The system is the only thing that could aid him in an emergency. As for Yafei, she supported him more emotionally. "Fine, let''s have a walk around the garden." They arrived at the garden and saw some people using wooden bicycles in the center. These people are the Miteer Family Branch recruited to be delivery services for the Food Industry in Wu Tan City. The new food industry developed by Miteer Family Branch is a cultivation world''s version of McDonald''s, starting from fries, burgers, and naturally processed carbonated drinks. "Things are going smoothly." Baek Ainmented with a smile. "Are there any people who still tried to attack our delivery service?" Yafeiughed, covering her lower face with an iron fan, and replied indifferently, "Do you think some groups of mere bandits could touch the Miteer Family?" "We dealt with them like usual." ''Damn. Women are scary.'' Baek Ain thought while shaking his head. They stared at the garden scenery for an hour until Yafei changed the topic. "I heard Jia Nan Academy''s representative ising to this city soon." "Aren''t you interested, Ain?" Baek nced at Yafei, noticing her hopeful look, and answered, "Nope." "It''s better for me to stay here and spend more time with my beautiful big sister." "Oh, you~!" Yafei hit him gently on the back. Despite her bashful look, Yafei felt overflowing happiness when hearing his reply. Her heart is throbbing in this weird heat, making her stomach flutter continuously. ''What''s this feeling?'' Chapter 6: Synthesizing Skills Chapter 6: Synthesizing Skills --- Chapter 6 --- The next week. [Ding! You have Sign In to the Miteer Auction House seven times in a row] [Miteer Auction House couldn''t be signed anymore] This message appeared before Baek Ain''s face abruptly, rendering him speechless. He could only smile in defeat and said, "Well, It''s time to change ces, I guess." Baek Ain stayed in the Miteer Family Branch''spound for seven weeks and polished his cultivation to 3 Stars Dou Master Realm. It was a decent improvement because he didn''t use any pills from Gu Xun''er. He also gained several skills under the Shadow Guard''s Instructor that Yafei assigned to train him. Shadow Guard''s Instructor is an assassin with peak Dou Grandmaster Cultivation. Even though she mostly wears a face mask and ck cloak to cover her body, she is a beauty after some exchange they had. However, she was also ruthless when teaching Baek Ain and showed no remorse for hitting him into a half-death state. Her name is Lan Rou. Anyway, back to the current focus. Baek Ain stared at the system panel with a surprised look, wondering about a new ce he could Sign In to get decent rewards. "I also haven''t checked myst Sign In''s reward." Within thesest weeks, Baek Ain obtained a ton of money, pills, Dou Qi Techniques, and some D-Grade Skills. [Congrattions, Host] [You have received 200.000 Gold Coins and 3x 3rd Tier: Beautifying Pills] [You have received 150.000 Gold Coins and D-Grade Skill: Leap] [You have received 469.000 Gold Coins and D-Grade Skill: Quicksteps] [You have received 1x Rare Skin Mask and Xuan ss: Voice Changing Art] [You have received Xuan ss: Seven Stars de Art and D-Grade Skill: Physical Strengthening] [You have received 3rd Tier: Wind Leopard Light Armor and 10x 2nd Tier: Libido Enhancing Pills] Baek Ain focused too much on his cultivation, forgetting to check the Sign In''s reward a few times. "But god damn, I got some nice rewards from the Auction House. This ce is a blessed location." He couldn''t help but utter in excitement. "Oh wow, still suspicious as always, you perverted system. Beautifying and Libido Enhancing Pills, eh? This teenager''s body is horny most of the time, you know?" He added casually. [...] [The rewards are "literally." based on the location..] "Yeah, yeah. Keep saying it." Baek Ain rolled his eyes. "As if I would believe those craps." [...] "I like how even you could be in disbelief." "Open status." [Opening status] [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Human] [Age: 14(Irrelevant)] [Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger] [Innate Skills: Breathing(C+), Synthesize(B), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Skills: Dash(C), Rock-like Body(D+), Energy Cirction(B), Energy Control(B), Energy st(C+), Close Quarter Combat/CQC(B+), de Mastery(C), Energy Sense(C), Spiritual Sense(C), Pain Resistance(C+), Poison Immunity(C), Stealth(C-), Presence Concealing(C), Hidden Weapon Mastery(C-), Leap(D), Quicksteps(D), Physical Strengthening(D)] [Cultivation: 3 Stars Dou Master] [Martial Techniques: Tiger Lashes Kicks, Blood Tiger Muscle, Three Breakthrough Punches, Silent Shadow Steps, Seven Star de Art] [Cultivation Technique: The Record of the Burning World(Iplete)] Rubbing his chin, Baek Ain thought it was time to use Synthesize again because his Skill was filling up the Status Window too much. He also wanted to reduce his option as this was too excessive to be effective in battle. "System, can you separate passive and active skills next time?" [Okay] Stretching his fingers, Baek Ain grinned and replied, "It''s Synthesizing time." [Synthesizing Leap(D) and Quicksteps(D)] [You have fused two skills into Advanced Leaps(C)] [Synthesizing Dash(C) and Advanced Leaps(C)] [You have fused two skills into Hyper Jump(B)] [Synthesizing Rock-like Body(D+) and Physical Strengthening(D)] [You have fused two skills into Iron-like Enhancement(C)] [Synthesizing Energy Cirction(C+) and Energy Control(C+)] [you have fused two skills into Energy Mastery(B)] [Synthesizing Stealth(C-) and Presence Concealing(C)] [You have fused two skills into Stealth(C+)] [Synthesizing Energy Sense(C) and Spiritual Sense(C)] [You have fused two skills into Sixth Senses(C+) "Nice." Baek Ain checked his newly synthesized skills and was satisfied because his arsenal became more reliable. He shouldn''t have a problem defeating anyone on the Dou Master Realms. He also could defeat 1 or 2 stars Dou Grandmaster with sneak attacks or when they were "suddenly." caught off guard. Baek Ain jumped off his bed and saw the morning sky from the half-opened window. "This life is not as bad as I thought." Hemented while changing his clothes to Shadow Guard Outfit. Shadow Guard Group is a unit directly serving the Miteer Family or Primer ns. They are professional information gatherers and intel, also as an assassin group. Standing before a mirror, Baek Ain wore a ck gi with an inner sleeve to cover his entire body. There are step-dampening shoes and utility belts with functional tools such as smoke bombs, grappling hooks, and poison-coated darts. "Looks nice." Someone suddenlymented. Baek Ain threw the poison darts in that direction and watched a woman with a mask catching them casually. "Teacher, can you give me some privacy? Sister Fei isn''t even this shameless." He sighed helplessly. Lan Rouughed in amusement and replied, "Then train your senses more. I''ve been standing extremely still here for five minutes and only revealed my presence when saying thatpliment." "Aih, you''re still this weak after getting trained for seven weeks? Such an embarrassment." ''Just how high is her Stealth Skill?'' Baek Ain wondered. Even though Lan Rou criticized Baek Ain almost every day, she actually never met someone as talented as him. He absorbed all knowledge and skills she imparted like a sponge, using them skillfully. Thedy struck gold this time. ''I want Ain to stay humble because arrogance for a Shadow Guard is unnecessary, which is a sess as his confidence and work ethic proved effective when I assessed his ability.'' Lan Rou thought amusingly. She had never had this much fun in her entire life. She smiled under her mask and added, "I heard you want to fight some magical beast from thedy. Are you confident in defeating the 2nd Tier Magical Beast?" Baek Ain nodded and answered, "Yes, give me a chance." "Follow me then." Lan Rou disappeared from the room and made a grin appear on Baek Ain''s face because he wanted to show her the newly synthesized skills. Baek Ain used Silent Shadow Steps and chased after Lan Rou, seeing her figure one hundred meters away. Activating Hyper Jump, he created a crack in the ground and arrived at her side instantly. Even with the step-dampening shoes, his Hyper Jump still caused a negligibleshing sound. Lan Rou''s eyes widened when sensing her student''s presence beside her. "Hello there, beautiful." Baek Ain cheekily said, which left her stunned for a moment. "D-Don''t call me that!" Lan Rou''s voice sounded flustered as she increased her pace even more. ''Oh?'' Baek Ain was astonished when hearing her flustered replies. Lan Rou always acts cool and aloof, but this is new. Watching the instructor''s back, Baek Ain chased after her with an amused expression. After all, she is one of the two people he truly cared for in this cruel world. The other is Yafei. ''Yeah, fuck protagonist. I''m having fun here.'' Baek Ain used Hyper Jump again. ... ... Baek Ain and Lan Rou arrived at the outskirts of the beast forest, owned by the Miteer Family Branch. It''s a hidden asset, so not many people know about this ce. Yes, they are that rich. Inside a valley, Lan Rou escorted Baek Ain into the forest and let him witness a vastnd with a waterfall falling from afar. "This valley is called Starday Valley. It''s connected to the Hidden Beast Forest, where the shadow guards received their final training to be permanent members, and most recruits died here." Lan Rou exined calmly. "Beyond that waterfall, you''ll find a pathway connected to the Magical Beast Forest. However, the Ice Emperor sealed the path several years ago." "Now there is only 1-3 Tiers Beast here." "Are you ready to fight them?" She nced at Baek Ain. Baek Ain shrugged and answered, "We will see about that soon." Chapter 7: Hidden Beast Forest Chapter 7: Hidden Beast Forest --- Chapter 7 --- In the Hidden Beast Forest, Baek Ain dodged an iing w strike from an enormous bear. He barely evaded with a hair-thin difference, watching the w breaking the tree behind him effortlessly. The enormous creature is Dread Bear, a 2nd Tier Magical Beast who could contend against 8-star Dou Master with no problem. Its sturdy body and thick fur made it hard to injure, containing the extreme strength that 3-Star Dou Master like Baek Ain can''t handle easily. They met this Magical Beast upon entering the Hidden Beast Forest, or precisely five minutes ago. "Come on, where was your confidence before?" Lan Rou''s voice echoed in the forest. "Stop dodging and fight properly!" A wry smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face because he was observing the Dread Bear''s attack pattern. He pulled the Sharp Tiger''s de from his spatial ring, a 60 cm long de joined to a tiger mouth carved into a brown handle. Sharp Tiger''s de is Dou Master''s Grade Weapon made from durable metal and 2 Tier Tiger''s Bone. The de gave off dim silver light, reacting when Baek Ain coated it with his Dou Qi. He looked at the Dread Bear and used his best advantage against such a tank. Speed. Baek Ain''s hazel gold eyes witnessed the Dread Bear swinging its sharp w at him. He grabbed onto a branch nearby, using the tree as another tform to use Hyper Jump. [Iron-like Enhancement] [Hyper Jump] [Sixth Sense] BAM! His figure disappeared and was "quickly." followed by a painful roar. sh! Baek Ain watched the Sharp Tiger''s de cutting the Dread Bear''s shoulder open, but it was shallow. He tossed some darts into the freshly opened wound and dodged the enraged attacks from the Dread w. BAM! He barely dodged the attack, readying his weapon to parry any iing attack. Even though he couldn''t defend it because his physical strength wascking by some level, he could still change the trajectory with Sharp Tiger''s de. nk! When the sharp ws and the de made contact, a spark appeared and illuminated the dim area. Picking up his pace, Baek Ain slid through the Dread Bear''s standing legs and shed its family jewel. "Sorry, bro." Hemented while using Stealth to hide his presence. ROOOOOOOOOOOARRR!! Dread Bear cried in agony and furiously swiped everything around him into a mess, destroying rows upon rows of trees. This guy even crushed a massive rock nearby into pieces. "..." Lan Rou wondered where her student learned this cruel move. After making the Dread Bear mad, Baek Ain hid between bushes and looked around with a smile. He also added a thinyer of poison to his de. ROOOOOOOOOOOARRR!!! The Dread Bear smelled Baek Ain''s scent and rushed toward him, not realizing several thin wires the despicable human had ced. It won''t injure the Dread Bear, but enough to weaken the fur''s toughness. Baek Ain used Smoke Bombs and stood invariably still, lifting the Sharp Tiger''s de calmly. He breathed in and out, using the Dou Technique he hadn''t trained before. "Seven Star de Art: Carving." SWOOSH! With a proper step, Baek Ain moved ording to the Dou Technique''s content and slipped the de like a carving knife. Swift and sharp, cutting through the Dread Bear''s fur and skin smoothly. The damage Baek Ain dealt is umting nicely, stering the Dread Bear''s body with several deep wounds that are enough to be fatal. His way of attacking is annoying for the Dread Bear. There is not much strength involved in it. Like an annoying wasp, Baek Ain used Hyper Jump again and arrived before the Dread Bear''s face. "Bo!" He stabbed the Dread Bear''s right eye. ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRR!! "Dou Qi st." The tip of Sharp Tiger''s de infused with Baek Ain''s Dou Qi, erupting violently in the Dread Bear''s head. BOOM! No matter how powerful one''s body is, an internal organ such as the brain is still crucial. Losing it means death. The Dread Bear dropped dead, spreading some dirt and dust away. [You have killed Tier 2 Magical Beast: Dread Bear] [You have earned First Achievement: First Kill] [Rewarding 1x Senzu Bean] Baek Ain ignored the system''s notification and looked down at the warm blood in his hand. It''s the first time he killed a living being like this in a one-on-one fight. He just took one''s life from this world. However, he didn''t feel anything for some reason. He didn''t feel guilty or exhrated. It feels weird. Closing his eyes, Baek Ain believed he had adapted to this world''s viewpoint, where only the strong are respected while the weak are crawling down in loss. ''Will I feel this unfazed when taking a human''s life?'' He questioned himself. It''s not a morality thing, but a genuine question for his past self. After some contemtion, Baek Ain believed everything would be fine as long as he treated everyone equally. Their Life and Death are equal based on their character and intention toward him. If they are hostile, his hand is rated e for them. "Are you okay?" Lan Rou appeared out of nowhere. She was worried as he had been standing still for two minutes, Baek Ain opened his eyes and replied, "Well, I''ve been in a worse situation than this." Lan Rou gave him a questioning gaze and shook her head because sometimes she didn''t know a damn thing about this young man. He''s a mysterious orphan based on their intelligentwork, being Jie Lie Ao''sckey for years from ten years old. His background is null. They couldn''t find any family with Baek''s surname in the Jia Ma Empire. Yet, sometimes Lan Rou could read this young man like a book. "That''s one. Do you want to fight more?" Lan Roumented while looking down at the Dread Bear''s corpse. Baek Ain nodded and responded, "Yes, please." They traveled around the Hidden Beast Forest, Lan Rou giving Baek Ain some advice on how to fight the Magical Beast and letting him sh several 2nd Tier Magical Beasts for three hours straight. He defeated them with no problem, but those fights definitely consumed his stamina to the brim. His fighting style wasted too much energy but possessed its obvious advantage against Magical Beasts. ''But against other Dou Warriors with rich battle experience and higher cultivation realm will be hard for Ain. Those crafty-minded people will figure out he was trying to drag the fight and use it against him.'' Lan Rou thought while crossing her arm. ''Should I introduce him to other members of the Shadow Guard? Hmm, it''s too early for now, but fighting me alone wouldn''t broaden his experience.'' KLANK! BOOM! Baek Ain parried a tail attack from a lizard, using Hyper Jump tond a high-powered kick. He sent the 2nd Tier Magical Beast: Swamp Lizard flying to a tree and killed it. [You have killed 2nd Tier Magical Beast: Swamp Lizard] He was about to store the Swarm Lizard''s corpse in his inventory when his Sixth Sense red abruptly. "AIN!!!" Lan Rou shouted at the top of her lungs. BAM! Crack! BOOOOOM! "AAGGhh..." Baek Ain was struck deep into the ground with blood all over his body. That surprise attack broke his arm and injured all internal organs besides his brain. [Pain Resistance has advanced to B] "What the fuck was that..." He was on the verge of losing consciousness, but his will refused to do so. "Who?" An overflowing annoyance and hatred Baek Ain suppressed for over two months resurfaced. What he hated the most was people who appeared out of nowhere and disturbed his life. No, even if they weren''t people, he hated them to the very bones. His peace. His peace is everything. [Ding! You have triggered a quest] [Quest: Fight the 3rd Tier Magical Beast] [Objective: Fight the 3rd Tier Magical Beast: Shady Baboon for five minutes without losing consciousness(0/1)] [Penalty: Bedridden for a month and one random skill confiscation] [Reward: Body Metamorphosis and 1x Skill Upgrade Token(A)] [Do you want to ept the quest?] [Yes/No] Crawling out of the hole, Baek Ain stood with great difficulty with one disabled arm. He raised the Sharp Tiger de and looked at his attacker hatefully. A 9 ft baboon with dirty brown hair and an excited expression is crouching before Baek Ain, giving him a mocking look. "Yes." Baek Ain''s hazel gold eyes zed with a golden me. Chapter 8: Baek Ain vs 3rd Rank Magical Beast Chapter 8: Baek Ain vs 3rd Rank Magical Beast --- Chapter 8 --- [Starting Countdown] [05:00] Baek Ain looked at the Shady Baboon with a hateful gaze and converted his pain into willpower to p some sense to this piece of shit. That mocking smile on its primate''s face is enough to make him puke in annoyance. "Do you think a surprise attack will kill me? You won''t touch me again, you bitch!" The Shady Baboon frowned and rushed to Baek Ain, swinging its hairy arm at him. Baek Ain used Sixth Sense and dodged by kicking the ground to the left, reading the Shady Baboon''s movement carefully. He gritted his teeth because his performance weakened by 75%. He couldn''t muster as much strength as he previously could. Not to mention his top speed. But he will keep dodging. HE WILL SURVIVE AND FINISH THE FUCKING QUEST! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! With each strike the Shady Baboonunches, the 3rd Tier Magical Beast creates massive craters on the ground, but he couldn''t hit Baek Ain for some reason. There was a small gap between them. 3rd Tier Magical Beast is equal to Dou Grandmaster, and Shady Baboon is obviously a powerful one of his kind. "WOOO!!" The Shady Baboon barked in frustration, mming its furred arms on the ground. Grabbing the nearest tree, the baboon threw it at Baek Ain. SWOOSH! Baek Ain crouched and dodged the tree, sensing the Shady Baboon''s presence approaching him. [Hyper Jump] Crack! "WOOO!" The frustrated beast opened its palm and saw the human dodging again. [03:11] Baek Ain hid between tree branches and tried to gather all Dou Qi in his body. He looked down at his broken left arm, grimacing because it wasn''t just a crack but his bone breaking all over the ce. Cough! He spewed a mouthful of blood because he was moving too much after getting such injuries. "WOOOO!!" The Shady Baboon spotted Baek Ain''s location and began chasing him again. The chasing game continued, but the baboon marked Baek Ain''s scent this time. Baek Ain clicked his tongue and kept using Hyper Jump to the waterfall out of the woods. They arrived at a rockynd where nothing tall could hide him from the baboon. It might be a stupid move, but Baek Ain couldn''t move freely in the woods while this annoying baboon walked as if it was its yground. [01:01] "Wooo!" The Shady Baboon smashed its chest excitedly. Jumping toward Baek Ain, the Shady Baboon released a war cry and shook the ground with a high-frequency shockwave. Baek Ain sent several Dou Qi sts and tried to nullify the shockwave as his body couldn''t endure more damage. He witnessed a massive joined hand of the baboon about to hit his head and activated a secret skill. "RAAAARR!!!" He let out a beastly scream. [Golden Crow''s Possession] BOOM! Golden me erupted from his body, Baek Ain''s cultivation soared by five levels, and all his injuries were "temporarily." suppressed. [Iron-like Enhancement: Full Body] [Hyper Jump 3x] Baek Ain bounced on the ground rapidly and kicked the Shady Baboon with an insane speed. Their attack canceled each other, leaving the baboon surprised. BAM! "WOOOOOO!!!" The Shady Baboon couldn''t believe its eyes and attacked the human to confirm something. SWOOSH! KLANK! Baek Ain used all his strength and deflected the baboon''s finger with his Sharp Tiger de. The intense punch changed direction to the right and brushed Baek Ain''s face, smashing the rocky ground. CRACK! BOOM! The ground exploded and sent rocks flying in all directions. Giving the baboon a dirty look, Baek Ain mmed a jar full of poison to its face. "WOOOO!!!" The Shady Baboon felt the intense heat in its eyes, watching everything be blurry. Baek Ain took this chance and executed Seven Star de Art, lunging forward with his de. "Seven Star de Art: Tiger''s Fang." Baek Ain''s figure turned shadow-like as his movement speed reached the limit. His de moved swiftly across the Shady Baboon''s body and dealt countless shallow wounds. A fiery tiger''s silhouette formed in the air and struck the Shady Baboon''s back with its mouth. "WOOOOO!!!" A painful bark escaped the Shady Baboon''s mouth. Baek Ain felt a heavy smack on his entire body and watched the baboon jumping around like a child in pain. A grin stered over Baek Ain''s bloody face as he nted deeply on the cliff''s wall near the waterfall. CRACK! BOOM! [00:01] [00:00] [You havepleted the quest] "Haha..." "HAHAHA!" Augh filled with madnesses from Baek Ain''s mouth. He flipped his finger at the Shady Baboon and cursed, "Fuck YOU!" And the Shady Baboon responded by throwing a massive rock at Baek Ain, sealing his fate. BOOOOMM!! The Shady Baboon threw fits by smashing the rock around because that weak human dealt so many injuries. Tap! "Woo?" A stepping sound appeared. The Shady Baboon turned around and saw another human with the annoying human. She was releasing a menacing presence, which caused the baboon to tremble in fear. "I wanted to save you sooner..." Lan Rou looked at her disciple sadly. "But my curiosity and expectation held me down. I wanted to see your limit, not realizing something like 3 Tier Magical Beast is out of your reach currently." "I''m sorry, Ain... You wouldn''t fall into such a state if I stepped down to help you earlier." "T-This is my fault." Lan Rou nced at the beast and spoke indifferently, "And you... I''ll pay back what you have done to my dear disciple." "I''ll pay it back in a million folds, enough to make you perish because of the pain..." Lan Rou''s legs were "immediately." covered with the armament that only Dou Grandmasters could manifest. It was a pair of green armored boots with wings ornament on each side, sharp stiletto, and edges. Wind Dou Qi revolved around Lan Rou''s body. And then she disappeared into the wind. The Shady Baboon blinked in confusion and suddenly saw a high-heeled boot appear before its eyes. BAM! BOOOOM! The beast couldn''t react appropriately before getting flung like a ragdoll back to the woods. It was too fast for anyone to see, leaving only the breeze behind. Deep in the woods, the Shady Baboon trembled on the ground as Lan Rou''s cold whisper entered its ears. "This is not the end." sh! The Shady Baboon lost its left arm. "You''re ying around with my dear disciple." sh! The Shady Baboon lost its right arm. "You''re attacking him viciously, and I''ll do the same." sh! The Shady Baboon lost its right leg. "I''ll torture you." "I''ll drench your blood to the ground." "Cut your stomach open." "Pull your guts apart." "I''m going to give you a fate worse than death..." SLASH! Lan Rou stomped her leg down to the Shady Baboon''sst limb and gazed at the beast with piercing gray eyes. "No one shall touch my disciple beside me..." Her voice freezes Shady Baboon''s body. The Magical Beast might not understand Lan Rou, but her intense killing intent is enough indication that the baboon is fucked up. "WOOOO!!!" A blood-curdling scream filled the Hidden Beast Forest. ... ... As the evening sun descended from the sky, a tall yet feminine figure jumped out from the lush forest. She is carrying an injured young man, wrapping his body with one cloth she used to cover her head and hide her facial features. Now the cloth given to Baek Ain, a long yet silky bluish-silver hair fell from Lan Rou''s head. She''s a gentle beauty with plump cheeks, thin brows, and rosy lips. Her light gray-colored eyes are shining dimly, gazing at Baek Ain warmly. "What a reckless disciple." "We haven''t finished our lesson." "I want to spend more time with you..." "So don''t die on me, Ain." Chapter 9: Shadow Guards Base Chapter 9: Shadow Guard''s Base --- Chapter 9 --- Five days have passed since Baek Ain fought the 3rd Rank Magical Beast beyond his cultivation. He was injured and had to get transported to the Shadow Guard''s Base, thirty miles from Wu Tan City. Baek Ain treated the best the Shadow Guard could and even fed with an expensive recovery pill that only Dou Spirit(above Dou Grandmaster) could afford. Everything is on Lan Rou''s tab as she wanted to heal her disciple to the best condition. Even if Lan Rou has to work in the Shadow Guard for eternity, a single scar on Baek Ain''s body won''t cut it. She knew that would be impossible unless a miraculous event happened. Some people in the Shadow Guard also discredit Baek Ain, not believing he could fight a 3rd Rank Magical Beast for more than five minutes without getting killed. Lan Rou didn''t say anything, but her action speaks clearly by beating one of those people to a pulp. Unknown to everyone in the Shadow Guard, Baek Ain''s body goes through a massive change. [Ding! The "Body Metamorphosis." applied to the host''s body] [Recovering all fatal injuries to null state] [Clearing out all impurities] [Improving blood flows and several internal organs] [Enhancing the performance of the body by 150%] [The host has achieved the "Pure Yang Physique."] [The host has obtained a new skill: Minor Healing Factor(B)] [Initiating a shockwave to wake up the host] Zzzt! In a well-lighted room, Baek Ain rested on a recovery bed and slept soundlessly. Then, an impulse shocked his entire body. He opened his eyes abruptly, sitting on the bed with cold sweat running down his forehead. He looked around in confusion and smelt medicinal scents all over the ce. "Where am I?" "Where is that baboon..." [You''re in the safe zone, host. More precisely, the Shadow Guard''s Base near the Hidden Beast Forest] "..." Baek Ain sighed in defeat, hanging his head down low because his confidence was "literally." crushed by the 3rd Rank Magical Beast. He could defeat any 2nd Rank Magical Beast with no problem, but that Shady Baboon appeared out of nowhere and reduced him to a mere ragdoll state. Baek Ain has never felt so powerless, even when facing Gu Xun''er, as he knew she wouldn''t kill him without proper reason. ''Am I too naive? Maybe I''m enjoying this world too much.'' He thought while lying head down again. ''Maybe I should train more?'' Never once this thought shed in Baek Ain''s head. Hiszy nature rendered him in this state. Not to mention Baek Ain doesn''t have a concrete goal besides finishing the Goddess of Opportunity''s quest. [Ding! Do you want to Sign In to the Shadow Guard''s Base?] Baek Ain looked at the system panel with a small smile and replied, "Yes." [Congrattions, Host! You have received Di ss: Unrecorded Body Refining Technique and C Grade Skill: Lightning Impulse] [Name: Unrecorded Body Refining Technique] [Type: Body Training Art] [Grade: A+] [Description: Unrecorded Body Refining Technique is a sequence of how one refines physical prowess to the very extreme stage by reversing blood flow and Energy(Dou Qi) "continuously." this makes all organs within one''s body and external durability increase exponentially. Thest wielder of this technique exploded because of the excessive reversed flow] [Name: Lightning Impulse] [Type: Passive] [Grade: C] [Description: Lightning Impulse is the instinctual ability to react upon everything. It allowed the wielder to move without thinking to dodge dangerous attacks and intent] "What a nice reward..." Baek Ain chuckled while staring at the unique-looking ceiling. After some thought, Baek Ain couldn''t help but open his mouth and asked, "Hey, system. Would you like a nickname?" "Maybe I''ve been treating you too harshly all this time..." [Up to you, host] [If you like to give me a name, then the system will ept it] "Even a weird one?" [Even a weird one...] "I''m just messing around with you. There is no way I would call you "Deez Nuts." or something simr, haha." [...] "Alicia, or just Cia. What do you think?" [The system now will refer to itself as Alicia] [Using a vast range spectrum to create a suitable voice] [Thank you, host] The system sounded more feminine but still had that "monotonous AI." quality. It was pleasant to Baek Ain''s ears, and he liked it more than before. [Do you want to use 1x Skill Upgrade Token(A)?] [It could upgrade your skill to A Grade instantly] Baek Ain rubbed his chin and returned, "Can you show me Synthesize and Sixth Sense''s proficiencies first?" [Sure] [Synthesize (B+)] [Skill Proficiency: 89%] [Sixth Senses(B)] [Skill Proficiency: 5%] "Hmm, They got upgraded?" [Your fight against the Shady Baboon increased the Skill Proficiency quickly, host. It''s not just "Synthesize." and "Sixth Sense." as "Hyper Jump." and "Iron-like Enhancement." also be stronger] [The Life and Death situation pushes your limit, which you usually won''t do because of the risk] "Thatment struck right into my heart..." "I guess that monkey is a blessing in disguise." Baek Ain had aplex expression on his face. "Well, I have decided what skill to upgrade." "Use the token on the Lightning Impulse." [Ding! The Lightning Impulse upgraded to A] Baek Ain suddenly felt a familiar presence approaching his location. He waited and saw an unfamiliar tall yet beautifuldy with bluish-silver hair bringing a te, knife, and some red apples. "Ain?! You are awake!" Thedy said excitedly, cing the te on the table nearby. She hugged Baek Ain with a worried look and added, "I''m sorry. I should help you sooner." "Instructor Lan?" Baek Ain recognized this stern yet warm voice and was speechless. After all, Lan Rou has never shown her face nor a sliver of her hair. Lan Rou smiled and answered, "Yes, it''s me." "Wow..." Baek Ain couldn''t hold his surprise. "Just rest for now. I''ll exin everything slowly." Lan Rou began to cut the apples, making it easier for Baek Ain to eat them. "And don''t worry, your secret is safe with me." ''My secret... The Golden Crow''s Possession.'' Baek Ainughed helplessly inside. ... ... Staying at the Shadow Guard''s Base for two days allows Baek Ain to gain experience against other Shadow Guards. He fought them relentlessly while perfecting his Dou Techniques one after another. Above all, his gifted recovery shocked the healer in the group. Even though some Shadow Guards seemed displeased about him, they couldn''t do anything with Lan Rou around him. Not to mention the person they served is on Baek Ain''s side. In the arena, Baek Ain fought a tall man with a rugged beard and untamed hair. He swung the Sharp Tiger de and countered the bearded Shadow Guard''s w-like attack. nk! Their Dou Qi shed, creating a spark of energy in the arena. Baek Ain''s Dou Qi is a fire attribute. Meanwhile, the bearded shadow guard is water. He should have an advantage against Baek Ain, but this young man didn''t show weakness when facing his Dou Qi, As if the Water Dou Qi doesn''t affect Baek Ain. Baek Ain''s blessed with the Golden Crow, one of the three Supreme Fire Beasts known as the Sun Bird. His Fire Dou Qi couldn''t get suppressed unless the opposite possessed the Supreme Water Beast''s blessing/elemental attribute. Baek Ain charged forward with Hyper Jump and shed the cloth tied on the Bearded Shadow Guard''s left arm, winning the spar. SWOOSH! [Seven Star de Art has reached level 7] [Silent Shadow Steps has advanced to level 14] Bowing his body respectfully, Baek Ain smiled and said, "Thank you for the spar. I learned a lot." The Bearded Shadow Guardughed amusingly and replied, "Hahaha, it seems the rumor was true. We finally have a monstrous rookie." "With those skill sets, you''re ready to take on some mission." "Mission?" Baek Ain tilted his head. "What? Gale Rou never told you about this?" The bearded Shadow Guard bes more confused than Baek Ain. "Shadow Guard is a special organization that serves the Miteer Family/Primer n." "We received a mission constantly from gathering information to the assassination." "He''ll receive one soon." Lan Rou stepped into the arena. "Let''s go, Ain." "Lady Fei is calling you." "Okay." Baek Ain waved his hand at the bearded shadow guard before disappearing with Lan Rou. Chapter 10: Returning to the Wu Tan City Chapter 10: Returning to the Wu Tan City --- Chapter 10 --- Baek Ain and Lan Rou moved in darkness to Wu Tan City, speeding against the night''s breeze. Usually, Dou Masters like Ain wouldn''t be allowed to travel at night because of the chaotic nature and unknown variables such as other cultivators. You have to wait and rest in a ce hidden from the naked sight or senses. And with Lan Rou around, it shouldn''t be a problem. It''s not miserable, though. Baek Ain could see in the dark by enhancing his eyes with Dou Qi and sensed everything within 150 meters with Sixth Sense, which is his limit currently. More than that, he''d depend on the Lightning Impulse to dodge any iing projectiles. Thank god, there is no such thing as a sniper in this world. And people who use bows are rare too. Using Hyper Jump to maintain his distance from Lan Rou, Baek Ain recalled when Alicia(the system) shared a recording about Lan Rou''s domination against the Shady Baboon after he fainted. ''Instructor Lan''s speed is insane. I couldn''t even see her clearly without slowing down the footage eight times.'' A wry smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face because he had many things to do if he wanted to chase Lan Rou''s level. ''Alicia, open my status.'' [Opening Status] [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Human] [Age: 14(Irrelevant)] [Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger] [Innate Skills: Breathing(B), Synthesize(B+), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Active Skills: Hyper Jump(B), Iron-like Enhancement(C+), Energy st(B), Stealth(C+)] [Passive Skills: Energy Mastery(B+), CQC(B+), Pain Resistance(B+), Poison Immunity(C), de Mastery(C+), Hidden Weapon Mastery(C), Minor Healing Factor(B), Sixth Sense(B), Lightning Impulse(A)] [Cultivation: 4 Stars Dou Master] [Martial Techniques: Tiger Lashes Kicks, Three Breakthrough Punches, Silent Shadow Steps, Seven Star de Art] [Body Technique: Blood Tiger Muscle, Unrecorded Body Tempering Technique] [Cultivation Technique: The Record of the Burning World(Iplete)] [System Notice: Secret Skill: Golden Crow''s Possession is part of the "Record of the Burning World."] Baek Ain looked at his status somewhat proudly but soon realized this meant nothing against the true powerhouses of this world. He hasn''t really stepped outside and put himself in afortable cage. He didn''t even bat an eye when seeing progress in his cultivation. That one-star advancement doesn''t make him happy in the slightest. Clenching his fist, Baek Ain used "Breathing." and absorbed the Dou Qi in the air. He will train more vigorously from now on. ''Well, he''s motivated.'' Lan Rou thought when sensing the Dou Qi from Baek Ain''s body. ... ... They arrived at Wu Tan City an hourter, seeing a bustling city street filled with people. Baek Ain frowned because the city shouldn''t be this busy at the time of the year. "Ah, Jia Ma Academy''s Testing Group finally arrived." He realized the reason behind the city''s brightness a secondter. Baek Ain focused his Sixth Sense and checked everyone in the street, seeing Xiao Yan and Gu Xun''er enjoying the night market. He shook his head because the protagonist and heroine had a nice moment. If Baek Ain wanted to surpass them, he had to train more. Returning to the Miteer Family Branch''s Compound, Lan Rou immediately brought Baek Ain to the Yafei''s office. It was a building on the corner of thepound, having a clear view of Wu Tan City. They entered the room and saw Yafei sitting on her seat, drinking a ss of wine. "Wee back, Ain." Yafei greeted him with a smile. That smile is definitely not the smile she usually has. Lan Rou kneeled on the floor and followed by Baek Ain, "I heard you were calling for me?" Yafei nodded and ced the wine ss down, resting her chin on the back of her palm. "Yes, but before that. I heard you almost died in the Hidden Beast Forest?" She responded with a low voice. "Getting ambushed by 3rd Rank Magical Beast." "And someone only stepped up when you were basically breaking all the bones in your body." Her blue eyes focused on Lan Rou. Lan Rou hung her head down and replied, "It was my fault,dy. You can punish me all you want, but please let Ain be." "Of course, it''s your fault. I''m giving you a task to train and protect Ain, Lan Rou." Yafei indifferently returned. "Baek Ain isn''t just a recruit. He''s a good seedling that the Miteer Family invested, wanting him to be one of ourst defenses of protection. His talents are even better than the Ice Emperor..." "And he almost lost his life because of your curiosity..." Beak Ain sighed and interrupted, "Big Sister Fei, I know Instructor Lan is in the wrong here, but can you lessen her punishment? She still protected me from the Magical Beast, after all." "I''ll also pay for the recovery pill with another business proposal. Is that okay?" "Ain... You don''t have to." Lan Rou was speechless but felt touched by his care. Beak Ain winked his eyes at Lan Rou and whispered, "Leave it to me." "..." Yafei rubbed her forehead in defeat. This young man has never made a request before. He trained and lived peacefully in thepound without uttering anyints. Facing Baek Ain''s calm hazel gold eyes, Yafei puffed her cheeks and replied, "Fine." "Lan Rou, I''ll cut your pay for two years. Your position as the Squad Captain will also get revoked into a standby member of the Shadow Guard until further notice." Lan Rou''s eyes widened as she expected Yafei to cut her arm or something, and demoting rank is not even a punishment because it doesn''t affect her. Indeed, she couldn''t ess some information and resources, but that''s it. "Your only job is to train and assist Baek Ain from now on," Yafei added casually. "You''ll be his partner for the uing mission." "Hmm." Baek Ain wasn''t surprised by this news. Yafei looked back at Baek Ain and continued, "After hearing the report from other squad leaders, I''ve decided to give you the first mission as the shadow guard." "Don''t worry. It''s not a dangerous mission because you only have to gather information about a rogue alchemist. His name is Xiao Che, and ourst tail spotted him in the city a hundred miles away from ours." "He has been spreading bad rumors about Miteer Family Auction House, even ndering our distributor about their products." "Are you good with this mission? Of course, you can catch Xiao Che if you can." [Ding! You have triggered a mission] [Name: Rogue Alchemist] [Objective: Catch Xiao Che alive(0/1] [Penalty: Miteer''s Auction House sales down by 20%] [Time Limit: A week] [Reward: Yafei''s affection +10% and 1x Random Beast me] "I''ll take this mission." Baek Ain nodded in confidence. Yafei smiled and ordered Lan Rou to leave them alone. She walked closer to Baek Ain and pulled him into her soft hug, leaving him stunned for a few seconds. "Aih, you don''t know how worried I am." She worriedly whispered while brushing his hair. "Bedridden for five days, and you didn''t even write a reassurance letter for me when waking up." "Big Sister is sad." "Ain, are you ying around with my heart?" Her face is an inch away from Baek Ain''s. ''Fuck! Why did I have to be a virgin in my past life!'' Baek Ain cursed in his mind. What the hell was he supposed to do in this situation? [Kiss her] Aliciamented casually. ''Are you insane?!'' [Trust me, Kiss Her!] [The Love Seed sowed when you two met months ago. It doesn''t bloom because none of you took any initiative to step up this rtionship] ''B-But...'' [Don''t lie and says you don''t have a feeling for her, host] [So KISS HER] [Do it!] [JUST DO IT!] [Ding! You have triggered a quest] [Name: First Kiss] [Objective: Kiss Yafei(0/1)] [Penalty: Dirty Virgin''s Passive] [Time Limit: 60 seconds] [Reward: A Random Skill] ''Oy! That''s unfair!'' Baek Ain couldn''t believe this system. Gulp! Looking at Yafei''s beautiful face stered with a worried expression, Baek swallowed his guts and hugged her back. He lifted Yafei''s chin gently and kissed her. "Mm~!" Smooch! "Ah, A-Ain~!" The room is "slowly." filled with lip-smacking sounds, warming the mood between Baek Ain and Yafei. Their heads felt empty for some reason. And the firework in the background makes this moment even more special. "Fei." Baek Ain called her name for the first time without an honorific. "Ain." Yafei blushed bashfully. "Mmm~!" And the night goes on with lovely passion. Chapter 11: Am I the Harem Protagonist now? Chapter 11: Am I the Harem Protagonist now? --- Chapter 11 --- On the balcony, Yafei sat on Baek Ain''sp while resting her head on his chest. They are staring at the bright atmosphere of Wu Tan City calmly and enjoying the moment. "So, what''s your rtionship now?" Yafei suddenly asked. She never expected something like this to be true. More than two months ago, a scrawny-looking kid discovered her panties in the garden, and now he even kissed her. Their rtionship grew somewhat bizarrely as she became more fond of him. The more Yafei opened herself to him, the more freedom she felt after managing her family business for years. However, that''s what makes it unique and special. ''Ain also changed a lot...'' Yafei''s blue eyes blinked. Even though Baek Ain isn''t the most handsome young man in this world, his appearance is still on the top echelon with that mysterious aura he gives off. It''s hard not to notice him. And so, She falls in love with someone six years younger than her. Also, Yafei''s heart and stomach flutter when she remembers anything rted to him. She thought it was an illness at first, but then somedies in the Auction House told her it was the lovesickness of a maiden. Not to mention a tight grip on her heart, which makes her excessively panicked and anxious when knowing Baek Ain gets ambushed by the 3rd Rank Magical Beast. The report conveyed Baek Ain almost lost his life, and Yafei had never felt so devastated. Meanwhile, Baek Ain tried his best to y it cool. The only woman he is close with is his mother from his previous life. He recalled her advice and grabbed Yafei''s shoulder gently, pulling her more into him. "You''re my girlfriend." He said calmly. "Girlfriend?" "Yes, It''s a term for female partners in my homnd." "As for me, I''m your boyfriend." "And As we be closer, I''lle to your house, propose, and be your fiance or husband." Baek Ain confidently added, which made Yafei''s cheek redden. Yafei fumbled with her fingers and mumbled, "H-Husband." Baek Ain took a deep breath and continued, "I know my current strength isn''t enough to impress you and your family but trust me. Soon, I''ll be stronger." "I will be more than qualified to be your partner." A giggle escaped Yafei''s mouth as she kissed him this time. "Dummy, you''re more than qualified in my eyes." "I shall take that as apliment, Young Lady Fei~!" "Hmm, ept mypliment to your heart, young warrior~!" "Pfft, hahaha..." The night soon was filled with their heartyughter. ... ... Baek Ain slumped on his bed and rolled around in disbelief. He actually got a girlfriend in this world. [Congrattion, host] "..." Baek Ain gave the system panel a foul gaze. [I did what''s necessary for your growth] "Yeah..." "That sudden quest is dirty, though." With a smile, Baek Ain opened his mouth and said, "Fuck you, Alicia." [You''re wee, host] [Do you want to check your reward?] "What reward? Oh, random skill." "Sure, give me a useful skill, Cia." [It''s random...] "I know." Baek Ain responded while lying on the bedfortably. After sleeping, he would return to top condition quickly and start a new training n. [...] [Ding! You have received Hover(E)] [Name: Hover] [Type: Active Skill] [Description: Hover in the air for 3 seconds] "This skill..." "I could abuse it with Hyper Jump." Baek Ain pondered while thinking about something. It''s a shame Hover(E) couldn''t be synthesized yet because its low grade. Baek Ain must train Hover to C+ or B Grade to synthesize it with Hyper Jump. And Fusing it now would lead to skill failure. "Well, that''s for tomorrow." "I''ll use "Breathing." while sleeping from now on. Wake me if something dangerous happens, Cia." [Good night, host] As Baek Ain fell asleep, Lan Rou returned to the Yafei''s office and faced her directly. Yafei expected the instructor of her lover to be around soon and smiled inside. ''She really cared for Ain, huh?'' Yafei thought while looking at the woman known as Gale Demoness. "Do you need something, Lan Rou?" Lan Rou stood before Yafei calmly and replied, "Please don''t lessen my punishment. I deserved every single one of it because of my curiosity." Yafei sighed and returned, "Well, demoting your rank is a negligible punishment." "However, I do so because you could protect him 24/7. Your job is to be his bodyguard from now on." "As for the pill, you don''t have to worry. Even though it was an expensive investment, everything Baek Ain used when training under the Miteer Family was "immediately." paid for by me." "His growth is monstrous. I can''t disappoint him, no?" "Now go, protect him from the shadow." "Don''t make me think twice and cut another year of your sry." Lan Rou bent her body and said, "Thank you, mydy." "Say that to Ain." Yafei smiled while thinking about her first kiss. Lan Rou was about to leave the room, and Yafei suddenly remembered a question she forgot to ask. "Wait, Lan Rou." Thedy of the Miteer Family stopped the silver-haired assassin. "Yes?" "You... Do you have feelings for Ain?" "W-What! I-I..." The woman called Gale Damoness blushed and panicked when facing such a question, which gives enough clues for Yafei. ''Welp, I never said anything about being monogamous...'' Yafei giggled helplessly because her boyfriend''s charm was incredible. She had no problem with Baek Ain having multiple lovers because this world works based on how powerful you are, so Baek Ain has to earn it. She shook her head gently andmented, "Make your choice, Lan Rou. Baek Ain''s life will soon be filled with women." "I won''t forbid you from getting closer to him, but remember that I''m The First Lady..." Dismissing Lan Rou, Yafei rested her head on the office chair and nced at the night sky calmly. "It''s going to be interesting." "Ain, I can''t wait to see how amazing you can be in the future." ... ... The next day. In the morning, and the sun isn''t even up, Baek Ain has already jumped from his bed and gone to the training ground. He stretched his body and felt refreshed. It started with ten sets of 100 pushups, 100 sit-ups, 100 air squats, and a 10-km run. Baek Ain thoroughly used passive meditation with the Breathing Skill, absorbing the surrounding Dou Qi. After that, Baek Ain''s entire body was "literally." soaked with sweat, but he didn''t feel tired. [Sixth Sense] [Lightning Impulse] Baek Ain turned around and grabbed Lan Rou''s hand, she was about to pat his head, but he caught her instinctively. "Ain, you... Did you sense me already? How amazing." Lan Rou was surprised because her disciple grew at such a ridiculous rate. Baek Ain faked a cough and replied, "I''m still far below you, instructor." Lan Rou stared at Baek Ain with a deadpan look and thought, ''Less than 100 people in this empire could sense my presence. I might weaken it for your level, but this improvement speed is insane.'' ''Make my choice, huh?'' She recalled Yafei''s wordsst night. Baek Ain proposed a light spar, and Lan Rou agreed. They walked to the edge of the training ground and stared at each other calmly. Lan Rou waited for Baek Ain to make his move and soon saw several darts flying. She swayed her head to the left and dodged them effortlessly, seeing her disciple take a step forward. She was amused and kicked the floor, preparing her leg to kick him. "Got you." Baek Ain used Hyper Jump and appeared above Lan Rou''s head. "Nope." Lan Rou tip-toed and sent a high kick to his stomach, expecting him to fall soon. Being in the air makes one vulnerable, especially for people below Dou King Realm. Of course, there are exceptions, like people who cultivated the Flying Dou Technique. And Lan Rou knew Baek Ain didn''t learn Flying Dou Technique. It was a mistake. "Eh?" Baek Ain floated in the air, leaving her speechless. As Lan Rou''s kick missed, Baek Ain used Hyper Jump in the air without any tform and smacked her to the floor. SWOOSH! BAM! Lan Rou coughed because of the dust and saw Baek Ain resting his head on her chest. He holds her hands on the back, sealing them from usage while hugging her simultaneously. "It''s my win." A cheeky smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face. Lan Rou smiled and whispered, "Seriously, you..." "Why do you have to be this amazing, Ain." "I can''t help but grow fond of you, you know?" Using her superior cultivation and strength, Lan Rou pushed Baek Ain to the floor and sat on his stomach. Her breathing bes huskier than usual. "Teacher, I like you." He said with such conviction. "I-I like you too." Lan Rou answered while lowering her head and kissing his lips. And the training ground filled with soppy wet smooching noise. [Ding! As you have taken Lan Rou''s first kiss] [You have gained a new achievement: Lucky Bastard] [Rewarding Nirvana Touch(F)] ''Am I the harem protagonist now?'' Chapter 12: Rogue Alchemist Chapter 12: Rogue Alchemist (An: We have reached 100k Views and 15k Words. Which means this fanfic now has entered the ranking after three days. Thanks, guys~!} --- Chapter 12 --- "Is this the ce?" "Yes, this city is called Wu Yan City." "Looks smaller than Wu Tan City for some reason. Maybe because the Miteer Family didn''t open their Auction House here? I mean, the bad rumor exined everything." "Yes, That''s correct." Baek Ain and Lan Rou stood on the edge of a cliff, viewing Wu Yan City from above. They could see every city''s detail from here and decide which ces their target was likely to hide in. "Shall we go in?" He asked Lan Rou in a low yet manly voice. He was using Voice Changing Art from Sign In''s reward weeks ago. Lan Rou nced at Baek Ain, seeing his current disguise with a weird expression. He is dressed in a white robe, has a handsome young master''s face from the renowned n, and his hair is "neatly." tied in a ponytail with an expensive-looking hairpin. She knew Baek Ain used a Skin Mask, but that smirk on his face annoyed her for some reason. The person he impersonated seemed to have a pable look. "What?" Looking at Lan Rou''s expression, Baek Ain was confused. "Nothing." Lan Rou pulled her cloth up, covering her lower face. "Let''s go. We should search for more information." Baek Ain sighed because the women''s mood changed abruptly. He followed Lan Rou to Wu Yan City and moved in the shadows while observing the people in the streets. [Sixth Sense] He focused his senses and scanned 1/6 of the city, digesting the information with a frown. Too much information is being shoved into his head as he tries to filter them slowly. It doesn''t happen when he scans Wu Tan City because he only searches up to the surface level. He must slowly collect the information and store them in his head. His thoughts seemed separated several times but returned to normal a minuteter. [Ding! You haveprehended Passive Skill: Parallel Thinking(E+)] "He''s not here. Let''s change our location." "Are you sure?" Lan Rou responded in confusion. She didn''t know Baek Ain used Sixth Sense and possessed incredible spiritual power, which only alchemists have to a certain extent. "Yeah." They moved to another district of Wu Yan City, and Baek Ain found no information about a guy named Xiao Che. Even a whisper of his name would be enough to locate his location. This guy seems cautious about his well-being. He''s not just an average troublemaker. "Not here too." Baek Ain scanned this part of the city. [Would you like to use map, host?] Alicia suddenlymented. ''No.'' ''I try not to depend on the system''s function, Cia. Who knows how stronger I could be without any excessive help, right? Gaining experience is part of the journey.'' [...] ''I''ll ask for help when the situation is tight and disadvantageous.'' Baek Ain added while moving to another part of Wu Yan City. Lan Rou didn''t have a problem with this as she observed his first mission from the side. Arriving at a quiet part of the city, Baek Ain focused his Sixth Sense and sensed something. "Doctor Xiao, thanks for curing my daughter. I don''t have money, so can I pay with something else~?" A flustered woman is standing inside a building seventy meters from Baek Ain. The woman faced a crooked-looking man. He''s short and somewhat cubby with a whisker-like mustache, wearing expensive garments and several pieces of jewelry from rings, bangles, chain pendants, and even monocles made of gold. Baek Ain described the man''s appearance to Lan Rou and made her frown in disgust. "Yes, that''s Xiao Che." Lan Rou confirmed while nodding her head. "The woman with Xiao Che is probably someone he fed with drugs so that he could y around with her mind. There are several cases rted to Xiao Che, but he always could run away." "Where is the building?" "There." Baek Ain pointed at the small tower of polished rocks on the corner of Wu Yan City. Lan Rou disappeared from her position and arrived at the ceiling of the small tower almost instantaneously. She peeked inside and held an urge to puke. The intense smell of drugs was prating her nose. ''ording to our intel, Xiao Che has stayed in this city for less than a week. Yet, his influence has spread over so quickly.'' Lan Rou spotted some bodyguards in Dou Master Realms. Baek Ain chased after Lan Rou and smelled something smoky yet peppery in the air. His Sixth Sense and instinct red because a chemistry lesson from his past life shed out. "Instructor Lan, GET OUT AWAY FROM THAT TOWER!" Lan Rou''s ears perked as she caught the air around her degrates with orange sparks. She instantly activated her Dou Qi Armor and disappeared into the wind. CRACKLES! BOOOOOOOOOOOMM!! With a spark as a trigger, an explosion of tight-closed houses near the small tower. The eruption is so incredibly hot the rock used for the building around them melted into a slurry of burning liquid. Several Dou Masters appeared before Baek Ain, surrounding him in this web-like formation. Baek Ain breathed in and stepped forward. [Hover] [Hyper Jump] BAM! BAM! BAM! Baek Ain threw three consecutive punches and defeated the hostile Dou Master quickly, kicking the closest one with his right foot. [Hyper Jump] His right foot mmed into the hostile Dou Master''s chest, sending the man down. BAM! CRACK! [Sixth Sense] Baek Ain tilted his head to the left and saw a sharp spear brushing his hair. He turned around and noticed a strong-looking man in green armor with a bull-like emblem. This guy is standing on a building''s roof with several weapons on his back. ''Surprise attack?'' ''How did Xiao Che know we wereing for him?'' The green-armored guy stared at Baek Ain and said, "If you''re looking for Master Xiao, he has been long gone from this city." "He told us to be wary of visitors, and then that woman appeared out of nowhere." "Where is he?" Baek Ain responded while using Sixth Sense to check the city around. This man could be bluffing. Agitated by Baek Ain''s simple response, the green-armored man clenched his fists and continued, "Go away. I''m sparing your life." "And don''t ever go back." "Oh, If I don''t want to?" Baek Ain smiled like a young master. The arrogance in his voice is enough to make the green-armored man''s veins pop. "Then, you''re courting DEATH!" ''Ey, the cliche line finally appeared.'' Baek Ain watched the green-armored man throw a sharp harpoon at him. Baek Ain dodged with Lightning Impulse and kicked the air, elerating beyond the subsonic. He couldn''t use this for too long because of the air resistance. His limit is three minutes, which is more than enough. Using multiple skills depleted more stamina than usual. He arrived at the green-armored man and pulled out the Sharp Tiger de. ''Huh?'' The green-armored man felt cold air in his neck. sh! Baek Ain swung his de indifferently and let the green-armored man see his headless body. [You have killed 6-Star Dou Master] ''That was my first human''s kill...'' Baek Ain thought while storing the headless corpse in his inventory. ''Ain, return to the cliff.'' Lan Rou''s voice entered his ears. She used sound transmission. ''I know where Xiao Che''s location is.'' "Catch him!" A shoutes from another Dou Master. It was a fierce-looking woman who pointed her finger at Baek Ain. Baek Ain threw smoke bombs and disappeared from Wu Yan City with Silent Shadow Steps, leaving no trace behind. He arrived at the cliff, where they had observed Wu Yan City before, and saw Lan Rou with a slight burn wound on her right hand. "Instructor Land, your hand..." Lan Rou smiled and replied, "It''s okay." "This is nothing but scratchpared to my other trips." "Anyway, I saw a carriage out of the city after killing twenty Dou Masters. Xiao Che hired a mercenary group called Green Bull with a decent leader in 1-Star Dou Grandmaster Realm." "That man you discovered before was his look-alike subordinate. Xiao Che wasted his life to catch us off guard..." Her voice sounds colder than before. "Where does the carriage go?" Baek Ain seriously asked while applying ointment to Lan Rou''s burn wound. Lan Rou looked far to the horizon and answered, "Alchemist Association Branch." Chapter 13: Fast-Paced Abduction Chapter 13: Fast-Paced Abduction --- Chapter 13 --- "Alchemist Association?" Baek Ain tilted his head. "Branch, add that." Lan Rou responded with a nod. Baek Ain was confused because there shouldn''t be an Alchemist Association Branch near the beginning of the BTTH. If he remembers correctly, Xiao Yan''s pill caused a wave in the Auction House and made the other family in Wu Tan City hire a 1-Rank Alchemist. Yes, that''s it. There is an Alchemist Association Branch in ck Rock City, which is understandable because that ce is quite far and needs one to travel through the harsh desert. He has never heard or read anything about a branch near Wu Tan City. ''Is this an alternative universe?'' Baek Ain thought to himself. ''Alicia.'' [Yes] [Even though the main events haven''t changed much, some details and characters are slightly different than the original ones. The Protagonist of this world is still Xiao Yan, but you might find something unfamiliarter on your journey] ''Why didn''t you tell me about this?'' He was speechless. [You never ask me] [To be fair, you have never trusted me until a few days ago] "..." Baek Ain knew Alicia was right. After getting transmigrated to this world, Baek Ain focused too much on useless thoughts and branded the system as his adversary. He was too emotional because the unbelievable shits dragged into his peaceful life. In conclusion, he couldn''t refute Alicia''sment and sighed in defeat. Baek Ain rubbed his forehead and crouched down to rethink his goal from now on. "No, let''s think about thatter." He mumbled while pping his cheek. "Finish this mission first and think about everything calmly." He nced at Lan Rou and asked, "Instructor. Xiao Che isn''t wanted just because he nders the Miteer Auction House, right?" "There should be more on that." Lan Rou sent a carrier bird to Yafei''s office and answered, "Correct. He wants to report the Miteer Auction House for selling a pill made by an unknown distributor, who used his secret recipe." "Who''s this distributor?" "He only left us his name. I believed thedy called him Yan Xiao." Hearing Lan Rou''s replies, Baek Ain pped his knees and cursed, "You gotta be kidding me..." ''So I''m here to clean that damned Protagonist''s problem! What the fuck is wrong with my fate...'' Lan Rou couldn''t understand what her disciple said as Baek Ain used English. She understood one thing, though. He was annoyed by something or someone. "Phew..." Baek Ain took a deep breath, releasing it one secondter. [You have used Breathing] [Breathing Proficiency increased by 3%] "How long has the carriage gone?" He questioned Lan Rou again. "Around 3-4 minutes. I can easily chase them with my speed, but I can''t bring you." "Don''t worry about me. I''ll follow you from behind." "Are you sure?" "Yeah." They moved to the south and chased after Xiao Che''s carriage. Lan Rou was amazed because Baek Ain was actually keeping up at 70% of her full speed. That''s unheard of, considering his weird movement. Baek Ain continuously used "Hyper Jump." and "Hover." while following Lan Rou. This godlybination is a match made in heaven because he could move fast without losing eleration and mobility. Hover let Baek Ain stay in the air for 3 seconds with 1 second cooldown period, allowing him to spam it with Hyper Jump that erases the cooldown. However, in that one-second gap, he couldn''t move except in one direction. And Hyper Jump needs a ground or "tform." to be activated. They reached a mountain range and saw a carriage with several horse-riding mercenaries. Baek Ain grabbed onto a thick tree branch and observed the crowd, locating Xiao Che. It''s the real Xiao Che, who possesses 7-Star Dou Master Realm. "Instructor, can you take the leader?" "I''ll abduct Xiao Che from the carriage." Lan Rou activated her Dou Qi Armor and responded, "What about the rest of the mercenaries? They are quite a lineup for you." A confident smile appeared on Baek Ain''s smile as he answered, "You''re my teacher. Don''t you trust this pitiful disciple of yours a little?" Chuckling at Baek Ain''s statement, Lan Rou gave him an understanding and returned, "Let''s do this." ... ... Xiao Che sipped his wine in a great mood, knowing the chaser from the possibly Miteer Auction House died because of his nning. He nced at his spatial ring and grinned as this thing filled with pill recipes. One by chance is simr to the cultivation pill auctioned by the Miteer Auction House, which he could use to defame them and reap millions of gold. He only needed to reach the Alchemist Association Branch and report this matter. And with the Green Bull Mercenary group on his side, there shouldn''t be any problem with transportation. The carriage moved through the fastest route possible, a cliff road carved beside a mountain wall. "Intruder!" Someone from the Green Bull Mercenary Group suddenly shouted. BAM! Crack! Xiao Che felt a massive impact on the carriage and rolled around like a dirty cloth in the washing machine. He was about to puke when a firm hand broke the carriage''s wall and grabbed his neck. "You,e with me." An unfamiliar man''s voice prated Xiao Che''s ears. BOOM! The carriage fell from 500 meters high and was instantly demolished into pieces, leaving some rubble. "RELEASE ME!" "YOU DON''T KNOW WHO YOU WERE FACING, KID!" "I''M THE GREAT-!" "Yeah, shut up. I don''t care." Baek Ain hit the back of Xiao Che''s neck and leaped back to the cliff, seeing Lan Round a finishing move at the Green Bull Mercenary''s Leader. A mercenary leader is a burly-looking man with a hairy chest and intimidating muscle mass. He''s 1-Star Dou Grandmaster, and Lan Rou killed him with one sweep kick on the neck, shing the man''s head off. "N-No way." "You''re Gale-!" The mercenary leader''sst word was unclear as his headless body slumped to the ground. Lan Rou turned around and noticed the faint Xiao Che on Baek Ain''s arm. She also glimpsed some corpse on the back, lying on the ground with no sign of life. There are seven of them, meaning her disciple finished them somewhat instantly. ''His growth is astonishing.'' She grabbed a spare spatial ring for the corpses and said, "Let''s clean this area." "No evidence." "Mm, no evidence." Baek Ain nodded calmly. They swept any trails Xiao Che had made in thest kilometer and stored Green Bull Mercenary''s corpse in a spatial ring. Baek Ain also didn''t forget to take the broken carriage from the bottom of the cliff. Not a single piece is "literally." left behind by them. After that, Lan Rou and Xiao Che returned to Wu Tan City. On the way, Baek Ain abruptly felt a weird sensation on his neck and nced back. He is bringing Xiao Che on his back, and the rogue alchemist is asleep like a princess. [It''s the spatial ring on Xiao Che''s hand] [There is a soul inside it] [You could use "Sixth Sense." to pry into the ring, but I wouldn''t rmend it] ''Why so?'' [The soul might be hostile] [You might get Spiritual Shock] [You''re traveling 221 miles an hour currently, what if you suddenly stop?] ''I''ll m my face on the ground...'' [Apuse, you''re smart] "..." Baek Ain has a deadpan look on his face. He looked at Lan Rou''s back and said, "Instructor, can we take a break? It seems the fight consumes more stamina than I expected." "Sure." Lan Rou is okay with it. They searched for a cave and found one after traveling two more miles. Since the cave is "actually." hidden from in sight and terrain, Lan Rou could make a campfire and brew bamboo water. Baek Ain meditated not far away, prying into Xiao Che''s spatial ring. And he felt a smack on his head. [Ding! You have received Soul Attack] [Innate Skill: Soul Protection nullified the damage, but your body will be stiff for a few seconds] ''Hmm, what a suitable vessel for this great me...'' An elderly voice appeared in Baek Ain''s head. ''And his kid has rich spiritual energy. It would be a great start for my alchemy life again.'' ''Kekeke, this body shall be mine!!!" The unknown elderly''s soul tried to pierce Baek Ain''s soul space and was "immediately." greeted with a massive golden light. And soon demolished into light particles. ''NO! WHAT IS THIS?? IT CAN''T BE!!'' ''I, THE GREAT ALCHEMIST SAINT, YAO MEN... WON''T DIE-!'' ''P-PLEASE!'' ''S-Spare my life...'' Cough! Baek Ain coughed blood and sarcastically said, "That hurts a little." [Ding! Innate Skill: Soul Protection has killed "Yao Men."] [Ding! You have earned Yao Men''s Knowledge and some of his skills] "Haha, nice." He leaned on the cave''s wall. Chapter 14: First Mission Completed Chapter 14: First Mission Completed --- Chapter 14 --- Once upon a time, there was a genius named Yao Men. He''s a bright-minded man and enjoys the attention everyone gives to him, having the background that makes people jealous and the talent to back it up. Yao Men became famous, and he was "suddenly." defeated by another genius named Yao Chen in a tournament. This new rival is even more genius than him. And everything changed after that. In a sh, Yao Chen took everything from Yao Men and overshadowed his aplishments. Without Yao Men realizing, he had be someone else''s stepping stone. Yao Men was furious and ordered his family to kill him. However, fate works rather bizarrely as his family is "brutally." eliminated by Yao Chen instead. He was humiliated and swore vengeance against him, shing with Yao Chen countless times. He almost defeated Yao Chen, but annoying flies always came and helped him. Yao Men allied with the Hall of Souls, gaining a Dou Technique to attack one''s soul. He finally injured Yao Chen to a half-death state and was blown up by his desperatest attack, remaining in a Cold Yin Prison spatial ring for years. The ring cycled from person to person and finally arrived at a suitable vessel for Yao Men. Unfortunately, this vessel is Baek Ain, who possessed an innate skill that protected his soul from harm. Yao Men is "ironically." killed by his greed and bes the young man''s stepping stone. ... ... Baek Ain leaned on the cave wall and wiped the blood from his mouth, ncing at Lan Rou. He doesn''t want to make her worried again. [Ding! Do you want to absorb Yao Men''s knowledge?] [This process will be instantaneous but will shock your head slightly] ''Go ahead.'' He responded calmly. Even though Alicia said slightly, Baek Ain felt his brain getting poked by a thousand needles simultaneously. It was painful and effective as years worth of knowledge flooded his head. [Ding! You have gained six skills] [Alchemist''s Instinct(S)] [Herbology(S)] [Eastern Alchemy''s Mastery(A)] [Fire Generation(B+)] [Fire Maniption(B+) [Life Drain(F)] [All the six skills the host gained are lower grades than the original. It''s because the "Innate Skill: Soul Protection." damaged 45% of Yao Men''s Soul] ''Fucking hell, Alicia. Nothing about that is slightly painful.'' Baek Ain cursed while rubbing his head. [It''s mild, trust me] [You''ll experience more painful thingster on] Baek Ain rolled his eyes and checked the newly gained skills, which were self-exnatory. Well, it sucked that the skills got nerfed but whatever. These skills are free of charge anyway. And Yao Men''s existence also confirms the world he is currently in is an alternative universe of Battle Through the Heavens. It doesn''t make his knowledgepletely useful, but there would be a time when Baek Ain doesn''t know shit about something. [Name: Alchemist''s Instinct] [Type: Passive] [Grade: S] [Description: Allows the wielder to make a proper judgment in pill-making, deciding the ingredients and recipe with all five senses. It also helped the wielder to spot the problem in alchemist-rted things] [Name: Herbology] [Type: Passive] [Grade: S] [Description: A vast knowledge about all nts and vegetation in this world, covering medicine to poisonous herbs] [Name: Eastern Alchemy''s Mastery] [Type: Passive] [Grade: A] [Description: A mastery over eastern alchemy. It familiarizes the wielder with pill-making and increases the probability of sess by 50% when making 6-Tier Pills] [Ding! The sess rate bes lower as the pill tier increases grade] [Name: Fire Generation] [Type: Active] [Grade: B+] [Description: Generate fire with the cost of Dou Qi Energy. The more intense fire generated by the wielder, the more energy it consumes] [Name: Fire Maniption] [Type: Active] [Grade: B+] [Description: Manipte fire with the cost of Spiritual Energy. The moreplex control wielder imposes upon the existing fire, the more energy consumes] [Name: Life Drain] [Type: Active] [Grade: F] [Description: Drain life energy/force from the desired target and recover some stamina and health] [Ding! Physical Contact is needed to activate Life Drain, and there would be a bacsh when absorbing the life force of a powerful target] Baek Ain couldn''t contain his grin because Yao Men was a blessing for his growth. These skills would be insanely useful forter. Not to mention Baek Ain still obtained several Dou Techniques from Yao Men''s knowledge/memories. Some Dou Techniques are rarer and extinct in this age. He doesn''t have to worry aboutcking Dou Techniques from now on. ''Alicia, Synthesize Fire Generation and Fire Maniption.'' [Ding! Synthesizing Fire Generation(B+) and Fire Maniption(B+)] [You have fused two skills into Pyrokinesis(A)] [Ding! Pyrokinesis(A) has reacted with "Pure Yang Physique." and "Golden Crow''s Blessing."] [The energy cost of Pyrokinesis will get cut in half] [The firepower of Pyrokinesis increased by 100%] [Pyrokinesis(A) >> Pyrokinesis(A+)] Baek Ain felt a hot sensation all over his body, flowing to the index finger of his right hand. A dim and small orange me appeared, illuminating the wave wall near him with its heat. He focused all his attention on the orange me and tried to increase its temperature with his imagination. As the fire became hotter, he could feel the searing sensation on his skin, which turned normal after a few seconds. [Pure Yang Physique] and [Golden Crow''s Blessing] protected him from any heat, even converting it to strength for him. After a few minutes, the orange me became yellowish and melted the cave wall. It burst and burned the air around Baek Ain''s face. "Shit." He deactivated Pyrokinesis immediately. Baek Ain wiped his face with a wet towel and sighed because he needed time to familiarize himself with Pyrokinesis. He went to Lan Rou and watched her brewing tea. Lan Rou handed a bamboo cup to Baek Ain andmented, "I felt a slight heat from your direction. Did you do something funny there?" "Uh... Something like that." Baek Ain answered with a smallugh. They rested in the cave for an hour and reviewed everything rted to the mission. Lan Rou said the mission''s difficulty increased because Xiao Che hired a mercenary group, but it could be even higher if Xiao Che''s motive is ''eventually." revealed. His mission''s reward will correspondingly be better. After resting in the cave, they returned to Wu Tan City and arrived in the evening. Lan Rou ordered Baek Ain to throw Xiao Che into the dungeon prison under the Miteer Family Branch''spound while she was reporting this mission to Yafei. [Ding! You have finished the "Rogue Alchemist." quest] Baek Ain yawned and walked out of the dungeon, seeing Yafei and Lan Rou at the entrance. "Oh, nice to meet you here." He greeted Yafei with a smile. Yafei smiled back and replied, "Good work, Ain." "Take a rest and leave everything to me." Baek Ain nodded and hugged Yafei before walking to his room, making Lan Rou frown. Yafei blushed a little and coughed to cover her surprise. "Let''s interrogate Xiao Che first. I want to know what kind of information he had." "Yes, mydy." Baek Ain arrived at his room and crashed onto the bed with an exhausted face. He wasn''t lying when saying his stamina is low to Lan Rou. Using Hyper Jump and Hover continuously drained Baek Ain''s energy to maintain a speed simr to Lan Rou. She is such a monster in this aspect because she didn''t break a sweat all this time. ''Could Ist longer than her in bed?'' Baek Ain shook his head at such a thought. Their rtionship didn''t even reach that level yet. ''Stop being horny, Ain!!'' "Aih, a Cold bath will help." Baek Ain walked to his bathroom and dipped his body in a bathtub filled with cold mountain water. "Alicia, can you tell me all the necessary information about this world?" He asked the system. [Sure, host] [Do you want all of them at once or one by one?] Baek Ain briefly recalled the memory transfer of Yao Men and chuckled nervously, "Haha... One by one, please. I don''t want my bath time to be a stressful moment." Chapter 15: Pathetic Virgin Chapter 15: Pathetic Virgin --- Chapter 15 --- Baek Ain dipped his entire body up to his chin under the water and released a frustrated sigh, creating bubbles. "Aih, this world is more dangerous than I expected now." "Before, I only had to worry about Xiao Yan and Hall of Souls, but with this world being an alternative universe. I couldn''t 100% rely on my future knowledge." Alicia also exined her function in more detail, but Baek Ain focused more on another thing. This world is still Battle Through the Heaven, but with some missing pieces and characters. These missing pieces are reced with new ones, filling the gap in the world. Outside there, something changed this world, and he was appointed to fix it. [Ding! You have finished the tutorial] [Rewarding a Random Skill] [Please open the reward to get it] [The "Goddess of Opportunity." have issued another quest] [Name: 1st Irregrity] [Objective: Find the "Irregrity." and eliminate it] [Penalty: Alternative BTTH World''s Erasure] [Reward: Alternative BTTH World''s Transmigration Set Point and 5 Seeds of General Candidate] "You can''t me me for being mad now, Alicia." "No matter how I see it, this is a scam..." [Bear with it for a while, host] [Being "Heavenly Consttion''s Champion." brings you some benefit that others couldn''t obtain] [Even though you''re still far from it, You are walking on the path of Dimensional Conqueror] Baek Ain rolled his eyes because the "Goddess of Opportunity." is a constetion from a faraway universe. Alicia doesn''t share much info about her besides that choosing him as a champion was a tough decision. [I advised you to be 5-Star Dou Grandmasters quickly to get more information] "No shit, Sherlock." [...] "Fine, I''ll listen to you." [host...] "Don''t get the wrong idea, Alicia. You''re the only source of information and power I could depend on in this messy situation] "We have to gain amon ground first] "I trusted you after nearly eight months of denial, so now I believe you''ll be more attentive to warn/inform me." [Yes] [I won''t let you down, host] Alicia sounds determined in his head. Baek Ain closed his eyes and fell asleep in the bathtub, waking up at the sight of half-dressed Lan Rou. Lan Rou is wearing nothing but a white towel around her well-endowed body. Baek Ain could see her v-line and faint abs through the towel, gulping nervously. "I-Instructor, what are you doing?" Lan Rou smiled andmented, "I saw you enjoying the cold bath, so I decided to go in as well." "Don''t worry. I''ve seen your naked body countless times when training you." Baek Ain has never felt so embarrassed and instinctively covered his raising younger brother. ''God damn teenager''s libido.'' He thought to himself. Unknown to Baek Ain, Lan Rou is ashamed of this situation too. She has never shown anyone her bare body, especially the opposite gender. She was jealous when Baek Ain hugged Yafei an hour ago, so she harshly tried to be closer to him. Meanwhile, Baek Ain is too panicked about his hardened member to realize Lan Rou''s blush. [This host...] [I''ve never seen such a bad case of a virgin before...] ''I can hear you, Alicia!'' Baek Ain shouted internally. [Do you want some clues?] "..." ''Y-Yes, please.'' [First, look at her eyes] Baek Ain breathed in and lifted his gaze, seeing Lan Rou''s beautiful rosy face. She was also embarrassed, just like him. [Second, Hold her hand] [Gently] "Instructor." He gently grabbed Lan Rou''s hand and stunned her for a second. Lan Rou looked at him and replied, "Y-Yes?" [Almost there, host] [Now, Compliment her] "Instructor, you look beautiful." "I-Is that so?" "Mm, I''m lucky to have someone as beautiful as you to like me." "I-I see... Hehe." Lan Rou giggled and became less nervous, leaning on Baek Ain''s side and touching his shoulder. They could feel the heat of each other''s bodies, staring at the opposite''s lips for some reason. [Finally, leave everything to your instinct] Baek Ain leaned to Lan Rou''s side and kissed her lips, bringing her closer to him. He doesn''t give her a way to escape even if she is more powerful than him. And Lan Rou didn''t fight back because she was also a virgin. Their heavy breathing echoed all over the bathroom. Yet, the world suddenly became ck for Baek Ain. ... ... The next day, Baek Ain opened his eyes awkwardly and saw Lan Rou sleeping on his bed. She snored slightly andid down her head on the pillow beside him. He could smell the floral scent of her silky bluish-silver hair. ''What happened?'' [You''re too excited and fainted due to high blood pressure] [Quite pathetic, I would say] Aliciamented with her somewhat disappointed voice. ''Fuck!'' Baek Ain wanted to bury his head in the ground. But can you me him for being too excited? That was the farthest experience he had with an actual woman. For a virgin, that was admirable. [Ding! You have triggered a quest] [Name: Get rid of your virginity] [Objective: Have sex with your beloved ones(0/1)] [Penalty: Forever Virgin''s Achievement] [Time Limit: 30 Days] [Reward: 2x Skill Upgrade Token(B) and 1x Random Item] [You''ll ept the quest, right?] [Unless you''re a coward-] ''Okay, okay. Shut up, Alicia.'' Baek Ain epted the quest, feeling a sting sensation in his pride. ''I might be a virgin, but I''m no coward.'' "Mm~!" Lan Rou''s eyes fluttered as Baek Ain moved too much in the morning. She stretched her body and said, "Morning." "Morning." Baek Ain responded as calmly as possible. A silence happened between them until Lan Rou opened her mouth. "L-Let''s pretend nothing happened yesterday." She said bashfully. "Will you?" Baek Ain was surprised and replied firmly instead, "No." "Eh?" "No, I won''t pretend nothing happened yesterday. We are so close already, and I don''t want our rtionship to be awkward because of my ipetence." "You''re not..." "Yes, I am. Instructor..." Baek Ain grabbed Lan Rou''s hand and promised, "Next time, I won''t let you down." Hearing such confidence from Baek Ain, Lan Rou unknowingly smiled and nodded in admiration. "I''ll wait then." She responded with expectation. "Here." She handed Xiao Che''s spatial ring to Baek Ain and added, "This is your reward from the mission. We have checked the content and discovered some rare herbs, weapons, and pills useful for the growth of your cultivation." "You said a few weeks ago that you wanted to learn Alchemy, Right? Lady Feo also added some books about alchemy to help you learn it." "Of course, we didn''t give you all the content... We took some pill recipes as we must check them first, especially the one Xiao Che was about to use to defame our Auction House." "Wow..." Baek Ain mumbled while taking the spatial ring. "Also, this." Lan Rou gave him a grand-looking ck card. "This card is exclusive for VVIP Members of the Miteer Family. You can purchase anything under 150 million gold in the Jia Ma Empire." Baek Ain took the ck card andmented, "Money is like water for the Miteer Family, huh?" "Pfft... It''s a small sum of moneypared to the damage Xiao Che could inflict on us." Lan Rouughed in amusement. "He''s that dangerous?" He asked solemnly. "He''s that dangerous, yes." ''This world is starting to be more confusing than it should have been,'' Baek Ain seemed to underestimate how critical the pill recipe in the spatial ring was. He thought about Yao Men''s pill recipes and couldn''t contain his excitement. He wanted to try making pills himself. ''I wonder how this empire''s economy will react if I drop high-tiered pills on the market? I mean, there is only one 6-Tier Alchemist named Gu He in this empire, no? It would cause chaos, hehe...'' Chapter 16: Breakthrough Chapter 16: Breakthrough --- Chapter 16 --- Two weekster. In the Miteer Family Branch''s Compound, Baek Ain stayed in his room and familiarize himself with Alchemist Skills. After two or three days, he started to gain a hang of it. Baek Ain blew his money like no tomorrow to get some 5-Tier Alchemist Furnaces and all the necessary ingredients to create pills. He also bought several exotic ingredients, such as Magical Beast''s corpse and poisonous herbs. Believe it or not, no one ever abused money as much as Baek Ain in the past years. Even Yafei was speechless when reading Baek Ain''s list of purchases. Back to pill-making, Eastern Alchemy is surprisingly notplicated for Baek Ain. Of course, there is trial and error, but he felt pill-making is like chemistry. Baek Ain needed precise control, measurement, and procedure to gain an excellent result. And after a not-so-long trial, Baek Ain sessfully achieved harmony between Yao Men''s knowledge and his past life experience. ... ... "30 grams of Ghastly Mushroom Dust." "1 liter of neutral Yin Spring''s Water." "Applying heat..." "Adding 69 drops of 4-Rank Magical Beast''s Bloods from mammal-like creatures." "Finally, roots from 900 years old Mountain Ginseng." Baek Ain sat before a silver-ted furnace/cauldron, which emitted intense heat from his Pyrokinesis and Wood Dou Qi. He controlled his energy precisely and smelled a pleasant scent. [Ding! You have sessfully created three 4-Tier Pills] [Soul Strengthening Pills(B) x3] Baek Ain sessfully produced 1 to 5-Tiers pills after a week, gaining more experience as he burned through his precious resources. Baek Ain''s sess rate is 100% for 4-tiers below and 60% for 5-Tier pills, but the energy consumed to make them is enormous. He literally has to make Dou Qi and Spiritual Energy-Boosting Pills to support him. His cultivation also developed quickly with these pills, reaching peak Dou Master. Of course, he still needed to train to adapt to his cultivation. He is less worried about his foundation because of the "Record of the Burning World.", which stabled any improper foundation and allowed him to be reckless in absorbing Dou Qi. This cultivation technique required tremendous energy to show its potential, and now Baek Ain could train it. He''s so close to leveling the "Record of the Burning World." to level 2. As for 6-Tier Pills, Baek Ain tried to make them twice and failed in both attempts. He didn''t try again because the ingredients he burned were expensive as fuck. Some cannot get bought with money. He was lucky to get some when buying things across the Jia Ma Empire but wasted them in the furnace. Swoosh! A wisp of brown me escaped the furnace and returned to Baek Ain''s left arm. This me is a beast me he obtained after finishing the quest to catch Xiao Che alive. [Name: Earth Spirit''s me(Gnome)] [Type: Living Spirit/Beast me] [Grade: A] [Description: Earth Spirit(Gnome)''s me is a Beast me birthed by the joy of ten thousand earth spirits living under volcanic mountains, having fire and earth properties. It could devour Heaven and Earth''s essence to be stronger] [Innate Effect: Gnome also could purify minerals to 100% purity because of its origin] Gnome is a small brown me with the appearance of a muddy creature, having a pair of light-colored eyes, tiny hands, and feet. It wears this adorable hat like a volcano, which is orangish on top. Baek Ain obtained and absorbed Gnome, originally a weak beast me of the earth spirit and only a D+ grade, but the more he used it by creating pills, the more Gnome became stronger after eating his failures. Just imagine a ton of waste getting devoured by this little guy. "How was it? The pill''s waste is delicious, right?" Baek Ain rubbed Gnome''s head gently with his finger. "Wu!" Gnome responded excitedly with a nod, waving its little hand at Baek Ain. Oh yeah, Gnome is also more intelligent than other beast mes and has the potential to rival the Heavenly mes of this world. Baek Ain nned to feed heavenly mes to Gnome in the future, but he couldn''t get one right now. He knew the locations but getting there would be a suicide for him. Frick Xiao Yan and his protagonist helo because Baek Ain will reap those Heavenly mester. Well, Baek Ain fucked Xiao Yan''s business already by bing Miteer Auction House''s sole distributor of pills. It is his revenge for causing a problem with Xiao Che and dragging Miteer Family''s business. Baek Ain only sold 1-2 Tiers Pills for now because Wu Tan City is a decently small city, so selling 3-Tier Pills would be a waste. And he''d transport these pills to bigger cities, where more money flows better. And as Baek Ain expected, the economy of the Jia Ma Empire changed quickly in just 12 days. People started questioning where these pills came from and who made them. Unfortunately for them, Yafei used Shadow Guard to circte these pills anonymously, and even the money flowed into unknown bank ounts. Tracing it back to Baek Ain would take years of effort, and by the time these people finally realized it was him. Baek Ain should be strong enough to stand above them. Ah, the wonder of power and wealth. At the moment, Baek Ain''s goal is to be powerful and develop his influence to take over Jia Ma Empire. He knew Misty Cloud Sect was rted to Hall of Souls, which he could abuseter. Gaining Nn Family''s favor is also part of his n, considering he only has to help the elder of the Nn Family. Baek Ain is azy guy with low ambition, but his arrival in this world makes him realize such a mindset won''t help him survive. He had to go above and beyond, using all possible ways to reach his ideal future. [Above and beyond, but you haven''t made a single progress with Yafei and Lan Rou] "..." Baek Ain. "Shut up, Alicia." ... ... [Ding! You have created six 5-Tier Pills] [Pristine Dou Grandmaster Breaking Pill] [Heavenly Yang Body''s Advancement Pill] [Heavenly Yin Soul''s Condensation Pill] [Undying Wood Origin Pill] [Earth Core Formation Pill] [Tempered Metal Constitution Pill] Baek Ain calmly sat in a dark room and watched six pills floating before his eyes. These six pills were "specifically." created to be an unstable force to break through into Dou Grandmaster Realm and evolve his body to an optimal state. A state where he could fight someone one great realm higher without problem, though the limit became fader upon reaching Dou Emperor(Dou Huang) Realm. That would be muchter in the future. [There is a 10% chance you''d explode, host] [Are you willing to take this risk?] "Don''t scare me now, Alicia. I have to be stronger faster, so giving up midway will be anti-climatic, no?" [That''s true...] "I also have something to help me with excessive energy." "This small trial is the beginning of the new Baek Ain." "Oh god, that was such a cringe line." He mumbled to himself. [...] "Anyway, let''s get started." [Breathing] [Iron-like Enhancement] [Sixth Sense] [Minor Healing Factor] Baek Ain grabbed onto a piece of a massive emerald, a stone radiating with intense green light and life energy. [Life Drain] He swallowed the six pills at once and began using his cultivation techniques. [Ding! The "Record of the Burning World." reacted to the host''s sudden advancement] [Ding! The "Unrecorded Body Refining Technique." reacted to the host''s sudden advancement] Snap! Crack! Baek Ain''s eyes widened as all bones in his body shattered by the unstoppable force of the sixbined pill''s properties. He felt his limbs be jelly-like, screaming at the top of his lungs. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAARGGGHHHH!" Blood began to spurt from his skin, cracking the healthyplexion into a paler one. Everything is breaking apart and mending rapidly, creating a cycle of torture for Baek Ain. However, he never once lost consciousness. [Pain Resistance(B+) >>> Pain Resistance(S)] [Poison Immunity(C) >>> Poison Immunity(A+) [Minor Healing Factor(B) >>> Minor Healing Factor(S)] [Ding! Minor Healing Factor(S) upgraded to Healing Factor(F)] [Healing Factor(F) >>> Healing Factor(B+)] [Iron-like Enhancement(A+) upgraded to Steel-like Enhancement(F)] [Steel-like Enhancement(F) >>> Steel-like Enhancement(C)] [Life Drain(F) >>> Life Drain(B)] "ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" Baek Ain''s painful roar shook the room violently and created some cracks in the wall. Baek Ain''s shout echoed a mile away, but since this ce was "actually." created for people who wanted to enter seclusion, only Yafei and Lan Rou could hear his misery. "Ain." Yafei looked at the lonely cave while biting her lips in worry. Lan Rou clenched her hand tightly and made her fingernails pierce her skin, letting the blood drop from her palm. ''I must trust Ain...'' She convinced herself. They stared at the seclusion cave and hoped Baek Ain would be okay from this breakthrough. ... ... A weekter. The mountain where the seclusion cave was "secretly." built is trembling slightly. The tremor bes stronger and stronger as time passes, creating an avnche in the area. Lan Rou and Yafei observed the area from afar. "Something ising." BOOOOM!! The mountain exploded and revealed a majestic golden crow, soaring through the sky and bing the sun. An enormous white tiger appeared and let out a majestic roar. A young man stood amongst the rubble, having a height of around 169 centimeters. Since he doesn''t wear anything besides tattered pants, his physique is "obviously." exposed to the world. His lean muscle filled with mysterious power and shone with a metallic glow. And his untamed white hair with some ck spots. Over the young man''s body, one could see a white tiger''s tattoo wing out on the right side of his chest. Meanwhile, some golden-feather tattoo covered his left side. These tattoos are faint and need great concentration to be visible. When the young man opened his eyes, a pair of hazel-gold eyes gazed upon the world. Both eyes have these distinct polycoria pupils, shining with a white-gold hue. "FUCK YEAH!!!" Baek Ain shouted with all his might, shaking the area around him. [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [The host reached 9-Star Dou Grandmaster] [Ding! You have finished "Be Stronger." quest] [Recovering the Sign-In System to itsplete form] [Ding! The "Goddess of Opportunity." have issued another mission] Chapter 17: The Luckiest Man Alive~! Chapter 17: The Luckiest Man Alive~! --- Chapter 17 --- [Ding! The "Goddess of Opportunity." have issued another quest] [Name: Be Stronger V.2] [Objective: Reach 1-Star Dou Ancestor(Dou Zong)] [Penalty: Sign-In System returned to its iplete form] [Time Limit: 3 Years] [Reward: 1x World Travel Ticket and 2x Skill Evolution Token(S)] Baek Ain ignored Alicia''s notices and clenched his hand excitedly, feeling Dou Qi flowing into all his veins. After the horrible constant rejuvenation and destruction cycle, his body could endure Dou Spirit(Dou Ling)''s attack without any problem. Not saying Dou Spirit Fighters won''t damage Baek Ain''s body, but he is more resilient now. All five elements merged with Baek Ain''s body, strengthening his internal organs and even increasing his poison immunity to a higher grade. Every inch of his muscle sufficed with strengths beyond amon 9-Star Dou Grandmaster, and Baek Ain is all for it. "Open status." [Opening Status...] [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Enhanced Human] [Age: 14(Irrelevant)] [Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger] [Soul Connection: Gnome(A)] [Innate Skills: Breathing(B+), Synthesize(B+), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Active Skills: Hyper Jump(B+), Steel-like Enhancement(C), Dou Qi(Energy) st(B), Stealth(C+), Hover(E), Nirvana Touch(F), Pyrokinesis(A+), Life Drain(B)] [Passive Skills: Energy Mastery(A), CQC(B+), Pain Resistance(S), Poison Immunity(A+), de Mastery(B), Hidden Weapon Mastery(C+), Healing Factor(B+), Sixth Sense(B+), Lightning Impulse(A), Parallel Thinking(C+), Alchemist Instinct(S), Herbology(S), Eastern Alchemy Mastery(A+)] [Cultivation: 9 Stars Dou Grandmaster] [Martial Techniques: Tiger Lashes Kicks, Three Breakthrough Punches, Silent Shadow Steps, Seven Star de Art, Voice Changing Art] [Body Technique: Blood Tiger Muscle, Unrecorded Body Tempering Technique] [Cultivation Technique: The Record of the Burning World(Iplete)] "Damn, my skills are stacked." Baek Ain rubbed his chin while checking some new upgraded skills. [Name: Healing Factor] [Type: Passive] [Grade: B+] [Description: The advanced version of Minor Healing Factor, allowing its wielder to recover injuries and lost limbs with ease] [Name: Steel-like Enhancement] [Type: Active] [Grade: C] [Description: Allowing the wielder to enhance any part of its body into steel-like quality with Dou Qi Energy, increasing physical prowess up to 120%] "Neat, even my race is changing slightly... Race: Enhanced Human? That sounds better than a regr human." "Well, the humans in this world aren''t normal in the first ce." "AIN!" Two shouts echoed in the area. Baek Ain turned around and felt two tight hugsnding on him. He smiled gently and hugged the twodies back because they must be worried about his well-being. Yafei grabbed Baek Ain''s head and kissed his lips without uttering a single word. Tears of happiness ran from her blue eyes, leaving Baek Ain stunned. She released Baek Ain''s lips and scolded him, "Dummy! You didn''t say anything about screaming in pain like that. I was worried something dangerous happened in the seclusion cave." "You don''t know how much my heart dropped when hearing those screams..." "Even if I trusted you." "Mm, you''re such a dummy." Lan Rou kissed him this time and pinched his wrist. "Ouch." Baek Ain was speechless because Lan Rou somehow could injure him. His body is supposed to be resilient to Dou Spirit''s attack, and Lan Rou is only a peak Dou Grandmaster. Unknown to Baek Ain, his lovely instructor also had a breakthrough in her cultivation. All thanks to his cultivation-enhancing pills, Lan Rou now is 3-Star Dou Spirit. Even so, Baek Ain could feel their overflowing worries for him. It''s been seven years since his parents passed away, and these two are the first people he could open his heart for. They learned about each other for less than a year, but something tied them close to him. ''Is it love?'' Baek Ain''s heart throbbed when seeing Yafei''s cries. "Yafei." "Rou..." "I love you two. Please be with me for the rest of our lives." This sudden confession caught Yafei and Lan Rou off guard, making them blush out of surprise. The two women nced at each other and firmly nodded in agreement. "Follow us." Lan Rou hurriedly grabbed Baek Ain''s hand, bringing him to another part of the mountain. Yafei followed from behind and sent a bird barrier to the shadow guards patrolling around the area to not let any outsider through. [Congrattion, host] [You''ll get rid of your virgin status soon] [Just be honest with your feelings. Thedies are captivated by your charm] Aliciamented proudly. [I don''t understand how you didn''t get any girlfriend in your previous life, though. You''re decently handsome and have a likable personality] ''It''splicated.'' Baek Ain smiled wryly, not wanting to reveal hisplicated past life. Even though Alicia probably has read his memory, girls are one of the few things Ain couldn''t be close with because someone ruined them for him. That''s for another day to tell. They arrived at a long-running river, and Baek Ain tilted his head in confusion. He could see a small penthouse a few meters away, standing on the riverbank. "Go, take a bath. You don''t want to take us with a dirty and smelly body, no?" Lan Rou said while pushing Baek Ain to the river, hiding her reddened face from him. "We''ll be waiting at the penthouse." Swoosh! As Lan Rou finished her words, she disappeared into the wind and left Baek Ain alone. He chuckled in defeat and jumped into the river, feeling the cold water washing his body. ''Yafei and Lan Rou.'' ''I couldn''t help but feel nervous too.'' Baek Ain cleaned his body throughly from debris and odor, walking out of the river with firm confidence. He grabbed some fresh clothes from his inventory and walked to the penthouse. Upon arriving at the front door, Baek Ain opened the door open slowly and saw a neat-looking hallway. He used Sixth Sense and located thedies'' presence in the master bedroom. Baek Ain went to the master bedroom and noticed a curtain covering the door. He has already smelled a lovely scenting from the room. "You can do this." Baek Ain pped himself on the cheek. He couldn''t hesitate here and pushed the door with his right hand. In a well-decorated room with dim red lights, Baek Ain could see two beautiful women lying on the bed with shy expressions. The first is ady with loose yet silky blonde hair and bright blue eyes, wearing a skimpy purple sleeping gown. The gown revealed the side of her D-Cup breast and perfectly wrapped around her soft-looking ass. Meanwhile, the seconddy has braided bluish-silver hair and gray-colored eyes. She is much taller than the firstdy, sporting a ck sleeping gown. It revealed her C-Cup Breast, long creamy thighs, and toned butt. Simply put, they are breathtaking. Baek Ain felt his blood flowing to his hardening member and said, "You two look so beautiful now." "What? So, Am I not beautiful before?" Yafei pouted adorably. She was embarrassed by hispliment and tried to make a light conversation before theymitted to it. "Yeah, you also said that before to me..." Lan Rou added, putting him to the edge. Baek Ainughed helplessly and answered, "Haha... Of course. You were as beautiful as this moment. No one could deny that." "But you are more breathtaking now." "I must have used all my luck for this exact moment." "I''m such a lucky guy to have a beautiful woman like you." These lines are cheesy, but they are effective in this situation. Baek Ain couldn''t think straight and said everything instinctively. He sat on the bed, staring into Yafei and Lan Rou''s eyes. "Will you be mine?" "I will." 2x. Baek Ain grinned and said happily, "I''m the luckiest man alive~!" Chapter 18: No Longer a Virgin Chapter 18: No Longer a Virgin --- Chapter 17.5 --- Baek Ain gently caressed Yafei''s soft skin, brushing with his hand. She was trembling because of the nervousness. He smiled inside and pecked her cheek, making the blondedy squeal in surprise. He used "Nirvana Touch." and applied it while rubbing Yafei''s smooth back, which caused her to be more rxed and enjoy this situation. "No bra?" He was surprised. Yafei blushed and bashfully replied, "I-I thought you''d enjoy me more without it." "Hehe, you''re right." Baek Ain kissed Yafei more sloppily this time and yed with her tongue, sucking it yfully. After one minute of intense kissing, Yafei''s breathing bes more rugged and huskier. Lan Rou watched this sight and bit her lips impatiently, hugging Baek Ain from behind. She licked his nape and ran her tongue down to his washed back. Baek Ain shivered in pleasure and released Yafei''s lips. A bridge of saliva formed between their lips, dripping to Yafei''s sleeping gown. "Haa... Haa..." Yafei has never felt so incredible. Her body began to heat up, and herher region became moist when kissing Baek Ain. She looked down at Baek Ain''s pants and noticed a tent formed as if a monster was getting contained by it. She pulled the pants and released a meaty monster, springing like a pir. ''So big... I know boys at Ain''s age would get excited, but this size. This size is bigger than what I''ve been taught.'' Yafei gulped instinctively. As a nobledy, Yafei learned to be a proper wife and served her husband. And when she heard Baek Ain''s painful grunt, she gradually grabbed his hardening yet hot member with her soft hand. "Uhh..." "So hot." "So big, just one hand isn''t enough to hold it." "Fei." Baek Ain''s voice brushed Yafei''s ears. Yafei smiled and responded, "Don''t worry. Let this sister take care of your brother down here." Yafei lowered her head and licked the tip of Baek Ain''s dick, causing a precum toe out a little. She curiously tasted his semen, which was salty and sweet with a pleasant aftertaste. She puts the monster in her mouth, slowly moving her head down. Baek Ain grunted because of a tight fleshy wall massaging his dick. It feels so good and almost makes him cum, but he has to hold it. "Ain~!" Lan Rou took his lips, rubbing her breast on his chest. "Mmm~!" The room was "gradually." filled with grunts and moans, changing the atmosphere to be morefortable. Yafei gave Baek Ain a skillful blowjob and deep-throated his dick with no problem, such a surprise from a nobledy like her. Her throat is warm and tight, causing Ain to have a hard time. "I''m cumming~!!" Baek Ain pushed Yafei''s head down and made her blue eyes widen at the amount of cum he let out. She gagged for a second before unsheathing the holy sword. His dick is glistening in translucent liquid. "Are you okay? It is painful?" He worriedly asked. Yefei smiled with cum dripping from her lips and answered, "No, I''m fine." "I should be the one who asked you. How is my performance?" "It''s good." "I''ll show you my skill as well." Lan Rou pouted and dragged Baek Ain to the bed, crawling over his body. She grabbed his still-erect member and swallowed it in one motion. It was too much meat for one''s mouth, but Lan Rou was up for the challenge. She massaged Baek Ain''s balls and nced at Yafei fiercely. ''Heh.'' Yafei smirked yfully. Baek Ain looked at Lan Rou''s clean-shaven pussy. He was fascinated for a second because this was a real one, not just a video ying on a screen. He grabbed Lan Rou''s hips and pulled her down, licking her pussy lips curiously. "Ahn~!" A cute moan escaped her mouth. "A-Ain, what are you doing?" Baek Ain smirked and answered, "You''re giving me head, then I should reward you too, no?" "In my hometown, this position is called 69." "Mm, nice. Your pussy is pretty, Rou." Baek Ain teased Lan Rou''s clitoris and rubbed his tongue across her pussy lips. Lan Rou shuddered because something was gathering in her pussy. They gave each other oral services and cummed hard a few minutester. "I''m Cumming~!!" "AAHN~!!" Lan Rou squirted on Baek Ain''s face. "Sweet..." Baek Ain licked his mouth excitedly as this was more fun than expected. [Ding! Nirvana Touch(F) >> Nirvana Touch(E)] "Hehe." Baek Ain embraced Lan Rou''s lower part and stimted her pussy with Nirvana Touch. Her entire body shook because a rush of pleasure swept over her mind. "AAAHHNNN~!!" "So good!" "What are you doing, Ain~!" "I''m cumming again~!!" "Eh?" Yafei watched Lan Rou smiling like a fool. Baek Ain nodded and gently pushed Lan Rou aside, allowing her to rest from two orgasms. Baek Ain changed his focus to Yafei with a grin and said, "Fei, let me message you~!" "W-Wait. I haven''t prepared myself." Yafei panicked. She doesn''t know what Baek Ain was using on Lan Rou. Baek Ain pinched her nipple with minimal strength, but an electric shock seemed to travel from there. Yafei rocked her head back and jerked her hips like no tomorrow. "Ahhhn~!!" Yafei orgasmed on the spot and let out a fountain of cum. She gasped and leaned her head on Baek Ain''s chest. "M..." "M?" "More. Give me more of that." Yafei finally drowned in pleasure. "Do me. Take my virginity, Ain." "Everything for you, Fei." Baek Ain ced her on the clean part of the bed and rubbed his dick around her pussy. He could see her blue eyes shining hungrily. They stared into each other''s eyes, giving a signal to start. Baek Ain slowly moved his hips and felt something breaking when he pushed his dick inside. "AAAAHHHHHNNN~!!!" Yafei moaned wildly. Baek Ain sealed Yafei''s mouth with his, knowing it must hurt to get her first taken. He rubbed herher region with Nirvana Touch and lessened the pain, turning it into pleasure. "C-Continue, I can endure it..." "Fei, I love you." Baek Ain increased his pace and noticed Yafei''s pussy was clenching on his dick tightly. It was for him to move, but soon her cum made it easier to slide in. "Ahn~!" "Ahhn~!!" "Ain~! Ain~!!!" "You''re so big. It FEELS SO GOOD~!!" Yafei scowled in feverish pleasure, crossing her leg behind Baek Ain''s back. She tried to pull him closer, so his dick could prate more. ''So tight...'' Baek Ain thought while pumping his dick inside her pussy. He knocked on Yafei''s womb and made her squeal in happiness. Yafei drooled and noticed everything became blurry. She was in heaven for a moment and felt a surge of sensation in her dder. "AIN~!!!" "FEI~!!!" "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHNNNNN~!!!" Yafei released a scream-like moan and experienced a heavenly orgasm beyond normal masturbation. She couldn''t get enough. At this point, Yafei would get addicted to Baek Ain''s dick. She can''t live without it anymore. Baek Ain watched Yafei''s stomach bloat slightly and slowly pulled his dick out. He noticed a gush of the thick baby batter running out and helplessly chuckled because he might get her pregnant. Even if she gets pregnant, Baek Ain will take responsibility. [Ding! Nirvana Touch(E) >> Nirvana Touch(D)] Baek Ain closed his eyes and released a sigh of relief. SLURP! Gawk! Gawk! A sucking noise filled his ears. Baek Ain opened his eyes and saw Lan Rou sucking his dick. She have this heart pupil in her gray-colored eyes. "It''s my turn~! So unfair that only you two are having fun." "Hmph, don''t you love me too?" "I Am." He replied with conviction. "Then, prove it." Hearing that challenge, Baek Ain pushed Lan Rou to the bed and made out with her again. He rubbed his dick across her wet pussy and teased, "Rou, I love you too." "AHHN~!!" ''What''s this? T-This is too good~!'' Lan Rou felt her hymen breaking upon meeting Baek Ain''s monster cock. She moaned like a wild animal and experienced pleasure beyond anything else. "MMAAH~!" "AAH~!!" "Ain''s dick felt good. It''s HOT! THICK! AND ENORMOUS~!" "Fuck! Fuck me~!!" "Fuck me more~!!" "MWAAAAAAAAAH~!!!" "Rou..." Baek Ain lifted one of Lan Rou''s legs and shoved his dick into her womb. "AAAHHHHHHNNN~!!!" "I''M CUUMMIIIIINGGG~!!!" Lan Rou has an ahegao look, drooling because it was too much for her virgin mind. They rested for half an hour until two women regained their stamina and demanded more of his man''s meat. They fucked for the whole day and literally destroyed the bed and the master bedroom, painting everything white. Yafei and Lan Rou are cultivators, so their libido and stamina are enormouspared to a typical woman. Baek Ain fucked their pussies and asses for three days until they begged him to stop. It was wild and out of this world. On the floor, Baek Ainy above a thick nket with two beautifuldies hugging him on each side. ''Maybe this life isn''t so bad after all.'' He thought while closing his eyes. ''I love you two. Fei, Rou.'' Chapter 19: Hes my Fianc茅 Chapter 19: He''s my Fianc¨¦ --- Chapter 18 --- [Ding! You have finished the "Get rid of your Virginity." quest] [Re-evaluating the quest''s reward because the host exceeded the objective...] [Rewarding 3x Skill Upgrade Token(B) and 2x Random Item] Baek Ain opened his eyes exhaustedly and saw a broken red light on the sticky ceiling. He frowned and felt two soft sensations on each side of his body. Two beautiful nakeddies hugged him tightly like a ko, purring happily in their dream. [Congrattions, host] [You''re no longer a Virgin] Aliciamented monotonously. ''I heard a slight mockery in your voice, Cia...'' Baek Ain sighed while lying back on the floor. [It''s just your feeling] [Anyway, do you want to check your quest''s rewards? You also haven''t opened the random skill reward of finishing the tutorial] ''Roll them for me.'' Baek Ain nodded in expectation. He wished a valuable skill would appear to fit into his fighting style. [Opening 2x Random Item and 1x Random Skill] [Ding! You have obtained the "White Light Chakra Sabre(Replica)." and "Broken Hourss."] [Ding! You have received Active Skill: Revolver(F)] [Name: White Light Chakra de(Replica)] [Type: Weapon] [Grade: A+] [Description: A replica of White Fang''s de. This tanto was "half-assedly." created by an anonymous cksmith using a rare material that allowed the wielder to infuse their energy and construct a sharp energy de] [Name: Broken Hourss] [Type: Relic] [Grade: S] [Description: A mysterious hourss-shaped replica with broken ss. It was "magically." made by a mystical alien race and can rewind time by 5 seconds, covering an area within 30 meters square] [Ding! The Broken Hourss only has two usages left before it breaks] [Name: Revolver] [Type: Active Skill] [Grade: F] [Description: The wielder of Revolver is allowed to save one skill to get usedter] "Hmm, nice stuff." Baek Ain mumbled while thinking about the usage of Broken Hourss. After all, It could be a life-saving item if he used it in a tight situation. He also liked the White Light Chakra Sabre(Replica), a decent low Dou Spirit''s Weapon based on this world''s standard. The Sharp Tiger''s de is bing less durable when facing Dou Grandmaster, so this is a fine addition to his equipment. Not to mention "Revolver." skill will be his trump card if the description is correct. He could store "Golden Crow''s Possession." secret skill and use itter, like a bullet in Revolver''s chamber. When Baek Ain upgraded this skill, he probably could store more skills. Well, He''d do it now. ''Upgrade "Hover." and "Revolver." with the upgrade token, Alicia.'' [Sure, host] [Ding! You have upgraded two skills] [Hover(E) >>> Hover(B)] [Revolver(F) >>> Revolver(B)] Baek Ain checked the description of the two skills and grinned because Hover now allowed him to stay in the air for 15 seconds. Meanwhile, Revolver permitted him to save up to 5 skills. However, Baek Ain hasn''t finished his skill upgrade. [Synthesizing Hyper Jump(B+) and Hover(B)] [You have fused two skills into Super Jump(A+)] [Name: Super Jump] [Type: Active] [Grade: A+] [Description: The wielder of this skill could jump on anything, whether air or a fragile thing like a leaf and leap up to 2 kilometers. Super Jump also stores kic energy produced by the wielder and releases it through the wielder''s legs] "Nice. I''ll test Super Jumpter..." Baek Ain yawned and fell asleep. ... ... The following day. Baek Ain, Yafei, and Lan Rou returned to Wu Tan City. Some people from the Miteer Auction House noticed a change between these three and questioned something in their minds. "Hey, don''t you think Ain would be a good couple with Lady Yafei?" "I mean, just look at that face and body. Ain is also talented for a kid of his age." "No, no. You don''t know a thing. Baek Ain is close with Instructor Lan. I think they would make a better couple." "I mean... Since when did his hair be white like that? One week ago, Ain was not like this." Several spicy rumors spread in the Miteer Family Branch''s Compound, and Yafei couldn''t help but blush in her office because these people weren''t too far-fetched from the truth. Even Lan Rou sometimes would daydream when hearing these fantasies as they reminded her of a good time. Unfortunately, they don''t know Baek Ain has eaten bothdies simultaneously. In the training ground, Baek Ain faced Lan Rou fiercely. He wielded the replica of Sakumo''s tanto and swung it against Lan Rou''s Dou Qi Armor. nk! Her weaponized boots shed with the tanto, creating a bunch of sparks in the area. Baek Ain frowned inside because the difference between his and Lan Rou''s strengths weren''t that big, but she could deflect his attack smoothly with barely adding force behind her kick. Lan Rounded on the ground and quickly utilized Silent Shadow Steps, multiplying herself in three. ''Afterimages...'' Baek Ain used Sixth Sense and was dumbfounded when finding no difference between the three afterimages. His Lightning Impulse activated automatically, allowing him to dodge Lan Rou''s powerful kick. SWOOSH! Lan Rou''s kick missed, but two followed after it immediately. Baek Ain activated Dou Qi Armor, a hardened Dou Qi unique for anyone who reached Dou Grandmaster realm. It''s a pair of boots for Lan Rou while he manifested a sturdy-looking pauldron. His shoulders and upper chest are pletely." protected by reddish armor extending to his arm like a gauntlet. Lifting his right hand, Baek Ain caught the second attack. As for the third attack, he let his pauldron sh with it. BAM! CLANK! "Hmm?" Lan Rou was "actually." amused by Baek Ain''s Dou Qi Armor. Dou Qi Armor varies from person to person, but Baek Ain''s Dou Qi Armor is somewhat unique in her eyes. She manifested boots because they are perfect for her speed-based techniques, but Baek Ain''s pauldrons are ideal because hecks upper body protection. ''You''re still green, though.'' Lan Rou increased her pace and created two more tangible afterimages. She lunged forward and tried to catch Baek Ain off guard. SWOOOOOOSH! BOOM! Baek Ain suddenly disappeared with a shockwave that washed over the training ground. Lan Rou''s afterimages disappeared and left the true one standing in disbelief. BAM! Baek Ainnded back to the ground while hugging Lan Rou''s body from behind, preventing her from moving around. He used Super Jump twice to bounce back and forth from the floor and air. And The instant eleration he could do is simr to Lan Rou''s top speed. Lan Rou could dodge Baek Ain''s surprise attack if she took this spar seriously and enhanced her senses. A wry yet proud smile formed on Lan Rou''s face because her disciple had exceeded her. Even if she dodged that attack, she couldn''t defeat him quickly before the situation turned unfavorable. "It''s my loss," She nced back. "Hehe~! Rou, can we do it again today?" Baek Ain suddenly whispered to her ears. Lan Rou was taken aback and replied, "Y-You... Fine, it''s your reward for winning this spar." After the spar, they returned to Baek Ain''s room and did an intense bed gymnastic. ... ... Another week passed, and Baek Ain followed Yafei to Xiao n''s banquet to celebrate Xiao Yan''s eptance to the Jia Ma Academy by chance. Even though Xiao Xun''er(Gu Xun''er) is known as the most talented draftee of Jia Ma Academy from Wu Tan City, Xiao Yan is still the star of this event. As expected from the protagonist halo. Yafei is wearing a red dress, but not too revealing because she doesn''t want to show her body to random people. She has be Baek Ain''s woman and decided to be more modest. Meanwhile, Baek Ain wore a simple ck-colored hanfu with a red robe below it. He stood behind Yafei, who drank fruit juice with Xiao n''s leader. The Xiao n''s Leader, Xiao Zhan, noticed Baek Ain''s presence and curiously asked, "Lady Fei, If I may know, who''s this youth behind you?" "He looks quite young to be your bodyguard." Yafei giggled happily and replied, "Oh? He''s my soon-to-be fianc." "Eh??" Chapter 20: Beast Tamer? Chapter 20: Beast Tamer? --- Chapter 19 -- "He''s my fiance." "Eh?" Several gasps echoed in the banquet hall. Who''s Yanfei? She is the esteemeddy from the Miteer Family and the owner of the Auction House in this city. Her status and wealth exceeded all three ns in Wu Tan Citybined. Of course, we don''t consider Xiao n''s past glory. There is some rumor that Yafei has a lover in this city, but to think it was true. ''He looks so young, maybe one or two years older than Yan''er.'' Xiao Zhan stared at Baek Ain with a prying gaze. Xiao Zhan couldn''t hide his surprise because Yafei had supported Xiao n recently, though the support decreased a certain amount a few weeks ago. The elders of Xiao n looked at Baek Ain with an astonished gaze, wondering what kind of luck this young man possessed to be Yafei''s fiance. Baek Ain ignored their gazes and rolled his eyes inside because Yafei only wanted to brag about him. Even so, Yafei''s bold deration makes Baek Ain happy. Yafei smiled from ear to ear and added, "His name is Baek Ain. You might never hear of him because he rarely goes outside and prefers to train in ourpound. However, trust me." "He''s the one who developed our delivery service." "What?!" The people at the banquet became even more shocked because the Auction House, specifically Miteer Family Branch''s delivery service, is something unheard of until now. Delivery Service was a bright idea that allowed people to order something with a simple bird carrier and get their orders within an hour or two within Wu Tan City. It''s fast and efficient delivery with the bicycle, which could travel faster on a busy road. Of course, a more extensive item needs a carriage to get transported. And all these were "actually." developed by such a young man. "What a genius." "How could hee up with this?" Baek Ain''s ears were numb with their praises. It''s not a big deal for a man who lived in a modern era like him, where almost everything is automated. The delivery service he developed in this world is still worse than the modern world''s standard because there was noputer to put these orders in ce. Yafei hired a group of people who could read quickly to take and convey the iing order. ''Well, looking at their reactions, it must be mind-blowing.'' Baek Ain thought to himself. Xiao Zhan ordered a maid to bring a chair and said, "Young man, please sit down." "It must be tiring to stand there all this time, no?" He smiled politely after knowing what Baek Ain could do. "Thanks, Xiao n''s Leader." Baek Ain didn''t refuse and sat beside Yafei. Xiao Zhan handed a cup of wine to Baek Ain and offered, "Hahaha, have a drink! Such a bright-minded person like you would bring a big change to this world." His cheeky and warm nature sure brings people together. Unfortunately, Xiao Zhan is Xiao Yan''s father. His fate is rather grim in the future. ''Shame, the ursed protagonist halo, and his ill-fated disaster.'' Baek Ain drank the wine while observing Xiao Zhan''s expression. On the floor below, Xiao Yan and Gu Xun''er overheard the conversation. Xiao Yan tilted his head because Baek Ain''s name sounded familiar, but he couldn''t get his hand on it for some reason. Meanwhile, Gu Xun''er stopped her movement mid-way. She was drinking a warm tea and immediately used Dou Qi''s Sense to locate Baek Ain''s presence. ''It''s him!'' Gu Xun''er eyes widened in disbelief. The young man who made her taste defeat. Even though Baek Ain''s appearance changes slightly, his facial features are still the same. Regardless, Gu Xun''er attention wasn''t "directly." focused on that. ''How could he reach 9-Star Dou Master so quickly?'' Gu Xun''er hasn''t seen Baek Ain for roughly four months. Even Xiao Yan, who trained to his bones, only reached 4-Star Dou Master. And someone from this part of the world shouldn''t have possessed the resources to leap cultivation like Baek Ain. Is he that talented? Gu Xun''er frowned because the scrawny-looking young man came into her mind. He stood bravely against her, knowing he would get defeated in one move, yet he showed her something beyond that. ''Was my judgment wrong?'' Gu Xun''er suddenly felt an energy shock. Cough! Cough! She choked on her warm tea and caused Xiao Yan to worry. "Are you okay, Xun''er?" Xiao Yan asked worriedly. Gu Xun''er wiped her mouth with a napkin and replied, "I''m okay, Brother Xiao Yan." Yao Chen, who resided within Xiao Yan''s ck ring, noticed the energy bacsh and whispered, ''Xiao Yan, someone is interfering with your sister''s energy sense.'' ''That person most likely caused her to choke.'' ''How?!'' Xiao Yan was furious. Yao Chen shook his head andmented, ''Your current level is too low to use Dou Qi Sense. Unlike Xiao Xun''er, you are simply a frog in the well.'' ''Hmm, it is the kid named Baek Ain that your sister fought four months ago in the middle of the street.'' "Baek Ain..." Xiao Yan clenched his hand tightly and looked up. As the banquet continued, a frightened scream suddenly howled in the Xiao n''s pavilion. "KYAAAAAAA!!" It was a woman''s scream. She is getting stricken by a headless corpse full of bloody scars. ''Just my fucking luck. We shouldn''t havee here.'' Baek Ain thought while grabbing Yafei''s hand. He has a bad feeling about this situation. "IT''S A MAGICAL BEAST ATTACK! LOOK UP THERE!" Another shout echoed in the hall. Everyone raised their heads and saw at least one hundred 2-Rank Magical Beasts in the sky. There are also some 3-Rank Magical Beasts scattered in the pack. [Ding! The host has triggered a quest] [Name: Magical Beast''s Tamer] [Description: A tamer of the magical beast has appeared and attacked Wu Tan City. It''s one of the few changes that urred in this world, so please do this quest carefully] [Objective: Kill the beast tamer and his two 4-Rank Magical Beasts(0/3)] [Reward: White Tiger''s Armor(A+) and Wind-Lightning Hawk''s Wings(A)] [Penalty: Wu Tan City''s Demise] [Time Limit: 2 Hours] [Do you want to ept the quest?] Baek Ain sighed inside and looked at Yafei, "Fei, hear me out. I''ll bring you to a safe ce first." "Rou should have noticed the situation and controlled the situation at thepound, so please don''t be stubborn." "Mm." Yafei nodded and silently followed Baek Ain out of the banquet hall. Baek Ain carried Yafei like a princess and used Super Jump, swiftly leaping from house to house. They stepped out of the Xiao n, which should be fine because Jia Ma Academy''s representative is still there. Wu Tan City has fallen into chaos as the magical beast attacks everything that moves. Yafei could see some brutally eaten corpse and shut her eyes, calming herself by hugging her beloved fiance. Yafei isn''t much of a fighter. She''s just 2-Star Dou Grandmaster andcks fighting experience as she focused more on business than cultivation. "You''ll be fine." Baek Ain reassured her. He smiled and added, "I won''t let them touch a single hair of yours." They quickly arrived at the Miteer Family Branch''s Compound and saw several shadow guards fighting magical beasts, pushing them away from civilians. "Lady Fei, Ain!" Lan Rou greeted them with blood-soaked armor. "Rou, please protect Fei." Baek Ain handed Yafei to Lan Rou. Lan Rou grimaced and questioned, "What about you?" "Someone has to end this magical beast attack, no? I''ll be fine." Baek Ain smiled at them. "Leave it to me." SWOOSH! His figure disappeared with a strong breeze. "I love you two." Lan Rou and Yafei heard his voice a momentter. ''Be safe, Ain.'' Lan Rou thought while bringing Yafei to the bunker under thepound. Meanwhile, Yafei gritted her teeth and mumbled, ''I''m happy that Baek Ain wanted to protect me, but I don''t want to be useless... I''ll survive and visit the main house to do intense training again.'' ... ... Baek Ain shed through a row 2-Rank Flying Magical Beast with his tanto, creating a streak of light in the sky. [Ding! You have killed nine 2-Rank Magical Beasts] He kicked the air and ughtered every magical beast before his eyes, swinging his tanto skillfully. He arrived at the west gate of Wu Tan City and saw a green-robed man sitting on a turtle-like magical beast. "That guy, huh?" Baek Ain used Sixth Sense, sensing over a thousand 2-Rank to 3-Rank Magical Beasts in the area. He pulled Sharp Tiger de from the inventory and said, "Alicia, start counting." Chapter 21: Intense Fight Chapter 21: Intense Fight --- Chapter 20 --- [Ding! You have killed two 3-Rank Magical Beasts] [Ding! You have killed eleven 2-Rank Magical Beasts] [Din-! [...] [...] Baek Ain bounced back and forth fast, swinging both des in his hands with great force. As Baek Ainnded on the ground, he would cut a massive chunk of Magical Beast''s flesh and kill them swiftly. SWOOSH! BAM! ROAR! Baek Ain kicked a massive lizard andunched the beast like a wrecking ball. He used Dou Qi st, exploding the ground below him. BOOM! Alicia''s notification filled his head, and Parallel Thinking kept everything organized in his head. Baek Ain has been fighting these magical beasts for fifteen minutes, trying to find a way to reach the Beast Tamer. A crowd of magical beasts wouldn''t cause so much problem for him, but the damned Beast Tamer controls these beasts and ces them in aplex formation. Every time Baek Ain killed a crowd of magical beasts, the Beast Tamer would change the type of beast from defense-type to agility-type. This annoying guy used gueri tactics on him, wanting to squeeze out all of Baek Ain''s stamina by wasting 2-Rank Magical Beasts'' lives. Unfortunately, Baek Ain could fight for days if he wanted to. ''I just need an opening.'' Baek Ain dodged a spray of poisonous needles from a porcupine-like magical beast. He opened his right palm and returned the favor by erupting the area with Energy st. BOOM! On the other side of the field, the Beast Tamer frowned because this kid was more troublesome than he thought. ''When did Wu Tan City have such a talented person?'' He wondered for a moment. The Beast Tamer is formerly Dou Warrior, like anyone else. He lived in Wu Tan City and was shamed for not being talented, growing hateful toward people with talents. And Baek Ain''s existence doesn''t make it any better. The Beast Tamer was given a chance by an unknown force and obtained the power to control the magical beast, though only up to 4-Rank Magical Beasts. Still, this is more than enough to wipe this city from existence. "Kill him!" The Beast Tamer ordered an enormous anaconda to attack Baek Ain. SWOOOOOOOSH! Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes widened because the 4-Rank magical beast, or the equivalent of Dou Spirit Warrior, was attacking out of nowhere. [Lightning Impulse] [Steel-like Enhancement] [Super Jump] His body moved by itself and dodged the anaconda''s attack. Baek Ain directly used two other skills and moved from the area, climbing to the tall tree nearby. He stood on the top and looked at this 4-rank magical beast solemnly. He currently could use Golden Crow''s Possession twice. The first is through normal activation, and the other with Revolver Skill. The problem is Baek Ain''s boost of cultivationsted two minutes before he couldn''t do anything against the Beast Tamer. He needed to use that two minutes wisely. After that two minutes, Baek Ain''s fighting capability weakened by 50% as his Dou Qi burned to zero. "I can fight with full stamina with Senzu Bean to catch the Beast Tamer off guard, but that''s myst resort alongside the broken hourss." Hissing noises filled Baek Ain''s ears. The anaconda attacked him again andshed out its massive tail, swiping the area with unimaginable force. The baboon Baek Ain fought in the past looks like a jokepared to this snake. BAM! Baek Ain evaded the tail whip andmanded Gnome to prepare an earthen fire underground, warming up any possible minerals before blowing up with his Dou Qi. It''s an Area of Effect ability Baek Ain discovered when purifying minerals with Gnome''s me. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The anaconda frantically slithered its body and chased after Baek Ain, creating deep craters all over the area. Trees, rocks, and magical beasts are getting crushed, leaving a bloody pathway. Baek Ain moved away from Wu Tan City because he didn''t want the Beast Tamer to cause more casualties. Then something unexpected happened before his eyes. The Beast Tamer appeared with his other 4-rank magical beast and closed the way for Baek Ain to run. "Die." The other 4-Rank magical beast is an armored spider, having spear-like legs. The spider opened its mouth andunched a string powered by powerful electricity. Webs started to cover the area, but Baek Ain wasn''t nervous. "Take this." He infused the White Light Chakra de with Gnome''s me and Dou Qi, stabbing the ground. Cracks appeared on the ground and released a bright orange-colored light. "This-!" The Beast Tamer shouted in horror. BOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! A pir of light erupted from the ground and washed everything with the shockwave it produced, killing all 2-Rank Magical Beasts in the area. 3-Rank Magical Beast is still alive but barely resists the explosion. As for the Beast Tamer and his two 4-Rank Magical Beasts, they received some light damage. "What a fool." The Beast Tamer looked down at Baek Ain, whoy on the destroyed field with a burned body. "Armored Nether Spider is the best defensive magical beast in 4-Rank. This beast could control lightning and form a cage to protect its body." Baek Ain didn''t respond and nced at the 4-Rank anaconda, seeing its injured scales. With that level of injury, this snake shouldn''t be able to chase him quickly. [Breathing] Baek Ain crouched down, but not too much because the Beast Tamer would notice something was wrong. After all, He has gathered enough kic force tounch himself to near sonic speed. The distance between him and the Beast Tamer is roughly 40 meters, a perfect span to trick this guy. "Now, DIE!" The 4-rank spider moved its spear-like leg and tried to stab Baek Ain as if he was an ant. [Super Jump] SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH! Baek Ain''s body disappeared from the ground and appeared near the Beast Tamer''s side. He swung his des and shed the Beast Tamer''s left arm off. The Sharp Tiger de failed to pierce through the Beast Tamer''s chest but still caused enough damage to make this annoying guy scream in pain. The de broke in half, leaving only the handle for Baek Ain. Crack! "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHH!!!" "YOUR BRATTY BASTARD!!!" The anaconda chased after Baek Ain and sent a powerful tail whip, which Baek Ain caught with his right hand. Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes shone with golden me as his cultivation soared by five levels. He pulled the anaconda''s tail and swung the snake around like a doll, smashing into the sharp-looking rock. CRIEEEEEKKK! A painful screech escaped the anaconda''s mouth. A brown me soon turned its body into ash. [Ding! You have killed 4-Rank Giant Anaconda] "DISCHARGE!" "Tch." Baek Ain crossed his arm and felt a powerful electric wave attacking him. The Beast Tamer pulled out something from his spatial ring and consumed a pill. His muscle bulged instantly and grew abnormally big, rivaling a gori. Baek Ain''s Sixth Sense detected abnormality about transformation as the Beast Tamer''s eyes turnedpletely purple. CLANK! Baek Ain''s Lightning Impulse triggered as he lifted the White Light Chakra Sabre. The Beast Tamer''s hand turned beast-like with five sharp ws. His formerly zero cultivation also reached the 5th Dou Spirit instantly. "HAHAHA, THIS POWER!" "DIE, KID!" The Beast Timer swung its w at Baek Ain, making him frown. nk! ''It''s just all brute...'' Baek Ain gently swung his tanto down, deflecting the w away. "HUH?" "HOW DID YOU?!" Baek Ain smiled and mumbled in realization, "I see... So this is Rou''s secret." [Ding! You have learned a new skill] [Parry(F)] Chapter 22: Ains Victory Chapter 22: Ain''s Victory --- Chapter 21 --- [Ding! You have learned a new skill] [Parry(F)] [Name: Parry] [Type: Active] [Grade: F] [Description: Ward off the enemy''s attack(weapon) with your own. This skill has a cooldown of 30 seconds] "Die!" The Beast Tamer couldn''t believe what Baek Ain just had done and swung his other arm at him. Baek Ain kneeled a little and kicked himself backward, dodging the dangerous attack. BOOM! As expected, the Beast Tamer''s w released a suspicious green light and was "immediately." followed by a massive shockwave afterward. ''Alicia, use the upgrade token on Parry(F).'' Baek Ain was lucky he could deflect the first attack. ''I need it now.'' [Ding! You have upgraded a skill] [Parry(F) >>> Parry(B)] [Parry''s cooldown reduced to 5 seconds] Bam! Baek Ain tilted his head to the right and trusted Lightning Impulse, using Sixth Sense to find the Beast Tamer''s weaknesses. He noticed one to three spots where the Beast Tamer''s muscles didn''t move as much as others. ''Sr Plexus, Left Shoulder, and Left Calf.'' Baek Ain''s Parallel Thinking processed every piece of information quickly. ''I can do this.'' The Beast Tamer attacked Baek Ain relentlessly and destroyed the ground below them. He was annoyed because Baek Ain could dodge all his attacks effortlessly. It''s too much for being a genius alone. It must be nice to be a genius. You don''t have to work hard. And he got everything by simply existing. All different thoughts shed in the Beast Tamer''s head, roaring his anger at the sky. "STOP, DODGING!" "JUST DIE!!" "YOU BRAT!!!" [Pyrokinesis] Baek Ain handily lifted his free hand and flicked his fingers, creating a fiery brown me on the spot. Hebusted the me''s core and infused it into the White Light Chakra Sabre. [Breathing] [Steel-like Enhancement] [Ding! Your de Mastery(B) has advanced] [de Mastery(B) >> de Mastery(B+)] "Seven Star de Art: Seven Kill Form." Baek Ain''s tanto''s de grew into a cleaver-like and seared with intense brown me. He took a single step forward and began swinging his weapon frantically. He hasn''t mastered Seven Star de Art. However, he''d use what he had right now. ROAARRR!! "YOU!" The Beast Tamer transformed again, growing a pair of bat wings and a lizard tail this time. Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes stared at Beast Tamer without blinking once as he shed the air. SLASH! He used Super Jump and tackled the Beast Tamer''s sr plexus with his pauldron, pushing this unknown creature away. The weapon in his hand danced in the air and created a fiery tornado, engulfing both of them in scalding heat. "AAAHHHH!" Baek Ain released a war cry, ignoring the damage he had sustained beforehand. His Healing Factor is dealing with that, but not fast enough to heal them. BOOOOOOOOOOOM!! The Beast Tamer was blown away and had a hole in his stomach. He stood up in great difficulty and ordered the Armored Nether Spider to attack Baek Ain. "Lightning Strike!" The 4-Rank spider created a massive blue lightning bolt and threw it at Baek Ain. "Fire Spears!" And Baek Ain responded by creating countless fire spears powered by Gnome''s me. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Baek Ain shed through the lightning bolt and elerated toward the Beast Tamer. He was about to cut this annoying man''s head off, but the spider interrupted by stabbing his chest. BAM! "ARRGGH!" Baek Ain was "abruptly." pinned on the ground as the Wind Leopard Armor was "easily." pierced by the Armored Nether Spider''s leg. He eyed the Beast Tamer with an immense amount of killing intent. "HAHAHAHA. YOU STILL CAN''T DEFEAT ME, KID!!" "Who decided that..." "Oh?" The Beast Tamer was amazed by Baek Ain''s tenacity. "Who decided I can''t defeat you..." "You? Don''t make meugh..." Baek Ain''s whole body exploded with me, but it was golden this time. CRACK! Baek Ain wed the Armored Nether Spider''s leg and pierced it with his fingers. If one saw clearly, Baek Ain''s fingers seem to cut through it like a hot knife through butter. He slowly kneeled and supported his back, making the golden me grow bigger and bigger with each second. The spider''s leg on his bloody chest turned into ashes. Baek Ain walked to the Beast Tamer. It was a slow walk but terrifying sight as a young man with a bloody hole and injured body carrying a cleaver-like de. Crack! The bone in Baek Ain''s body cracked one after another, mending under the stress of the Healing Factor. "A-ATTACK HIM!" "K-KILL HIM!" "DO ANYTHING TO KILL THIS SON OF THIS BITCH!" "STALL A FEW SECONDS UNTIL MY INJURIES HEALED!!" Baek Ain watched several spear-like spider legsing into his vision. He stopped and red at the Armored Nether Spider. These magical beasts tamed, but they couldn''t fight their animal instinct. Baek Ain was "currently." possessed by the Golden Crow''s Blessing, and the divine beast aura exploded from his body, causing the air to feel extremely hot like a sun and dry everything to the very core. "Do it." "Attack me." "I dare you..." Baek Ain''s cold voice reached the 4-Rank Beast, causing an internal turmoil between Beast Tamer''s order and animal instinct. An imaginary Golden Crow appeared in the sky and pressured the Armored Nether Spider, making the spider kneel on the ground. Baek Ain walked to the Beast Tamer, raising his weapon. Tap! Tap! Tap! The Beast Tamer witnessed Baek Ain walking toward him and shuddered instinctively. ''Am I afraid of this kid?'' He thought while balling his hand into a fist. ''You gotta be kidding me.'' ''I, I Am, I AM THE CHOSEN ONE!'' The Beast Tamer transformed for the final time and became a monster beyond humanity before Baek Ain''s eyes. His entire muscle warped and whitened, popping his bones out. After that, the Beast Timer''s head exploded and changed into several thick tendrils with sharp des. His droopy eyes moved down and settled on the chest area, forming a face with its open stomach, which Baek Ain created with hisst attack. ''Monster.'' Baek Ain lifted his White Light Chakra Sabre, activating the Golden Crow''s Possession for the second time with Revolver. "Reload on fire." Baek Ain''s holed chest heaved up and down, overflowing with a golden me. Despite the fatal injuries, he stood straight, facing the night sky. Moonlight pierced the dark clouds and illuminated them like two characters in a show. "AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!" 2x. They shouted with all their might and began to change blows one after another, cutting chunks of the enemy''s body. CLANK! BOOM! CLANK! BOOM! Baek Ain''s hazel gold eyes shone as he faced the Beast Tamer and used all his strength. Baek Ain infused the White Light Chakra Sabre with his Dou Qi Energy,bining five fundamental elements. The energy de turned orangish color, radiating the whole area with destructive light. BAM! The Beast Timer punched Baek Ain''s face. Baek Ain coughed a mouthful of blood and shed his weapon at the Beast Tamer''s neck, hacking the meat off this man''s body. Blood sttered on the ground. Flesh fell left and right. And Bones cracked when exchanging blows. "Seven Star de Art." Baek Ain held his weapon with two missing fingers and pointed it at the Beast Tamer. "Death''s Wish." As he stepped forward, a crimson aura covered over one hundred meters of the square area. Baek Ain''s silhouette disappeared and became three tangible afterimages. The Beast Tamer''s eyes widened as he attacked the one on the left, sessfully killing the supposed afterimage. SLASH! The two afterimages appeared and hacked the Beast Tamer''s body off in four, creating a cross mark in the air. [Breathing] [Breathing] [Breathing] Baek Ain breathed in and turned the de of his weapon into a literal sun de, increasing the temperature in the area. He looked at the Beast Tamer and bent his body on the ground. [Super Jump 10x] "Death''s Wish: Beast''s ws." Baek Ain kicked the ground and swept the area with a shockwave, moving at supersonic speed. His body failed to function sometimes, but Healing Factors patched everything together to keep them working. Baek Ain''s weapon released a howling roar, turning the shockwave into a fiery white tiger. He shed the Beast Tamer''s neck and created five deep grooves on the ground over 150 meters away. Everything that met his final attack, including the Armored Nether Spider, immediately perished. The 4-Rank Magical Beast couldn''t create a lightning cage on time and was "literally." killed in the process because of excessive fear. SLASH! The clouds in the sky parted because of Baek Ain''s attack, leaving five fiery lines. [Ding! You have killed a 4-Rank Magical Beast] [Ding! You have killed a 5-Star Dou Spirit(Beast Tamer)] [You have finished the "Magical Beast''s Tamer." quest] Blerg! "Kuugh." Baek Ain grabbed a half-destroyed rock and used it to support himself. [Ding! You have lost too much blood and organs] [Even with the Healing Factor, you''ll die in ten minutes...] Baek Ain closed his eyes because dying wasn''t a problem for him. After all, his soul would transmigrate again. However, he has made a connection with two lovely women. They are his treasured ones. "Y-You! You''re the one who did all of this?!" A shout suddenlyes. Xiao Yan stood at Wu Tan City''s west gate and looked at Baek Ain with disbelief. Several known people from the Xiao n''s Banquet arrived shortly after, gasping and pointing fingers at him. "X-Xiao Yan." A small voice echoed in the destroyed battlefield. It was from a random magical beast the Beast Tamer used to control, which seemed to connect him with the Xiao n. "M-Monsters, Die... This kid." ''I guess being a hero in front of everyone isn''t so bad...'' Baek Ain thought calmly. Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan recognized this voice and mumbled, "Xiao San/Uncle?" "Huh?" "BAEK AIN, YOU MONSTER!" Xiao Yan rushed toward Baek Ain with a red-angered face. ''Are you dumb?'' Baek Ain was speechless. Chapter 23: Misunderstanding Chapter 23: Misunderstanding --- Chapter 22 --- ''Are you dumb?'' Baek Ain was speechless. With his current condition, Baek Ain couldn''t move too much because his Healing Factor is still healing everything. He told Alicia to transport every kind of healing pill in his inventory and ate them at the same time. [Ding! You have consumed Tier-4 Body-Mending Pill] [Ding! You have consumed Tier-5 Recovery Pill] [Ding! You have used Tier-5 Three Stages Blooming Flower Pill] [Ding!] [...] [...] Baek Ain''s recovery fastened but was not instantaneous. He lifted his tanto with great difficulty and watched Xiao Yan punching him with an enormous force. "OCTADIC SMASH!" [Parry] Baek Ain swung his weapon andunched like a cannonball at the corpse of magical beasts. He tried to stand up, but some loose bones caused him to kneel with a painful expression. Blergh! ''Stupid protagonist!'' He scowled at Xiao Yan and shouted, "WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU?!" "WHY DID YOU ATTACK ME, HUH?!" "SHUT UP, MONSTER! HOW DARE YOU KILL MY THIRD UNCLE!" Xiao Yan quickly responded with venom. Baek Ain wanted to respond, but Xiao Yan relentlessly attacked without giving him a chance to open his mouth. A hateful sensation grew in Baek Ain''s heart because he didn''t deserve this treatment. He looked at Wu Tan City''s gate and saw none of these people stopping Xiao Yan. Even the formerly warm and wise Xiao n''s Leader only stood with a solemn look on his wrinkled face. ''Why?'' ''Why??'' Crack! Baek Ain lifted his injured body out of spite and indifferently caught Xiao Yan''s hand. He stared at Xiao Yan with bloodshot eyes and smashed his annoying face with his crooked hand. BAM! Xiao Yan mmed onto the ground, and the people at the gate suddenly moved as if they saw Baek Ain as a threat. "Young man, just surrender. Let''s discuss this calmly." A woman in Jia Nan Academy''s robe arrived on Baek Ain''s side. She appeared in herte twenties with a gentle face, long brown hair, and green eyes. Rou Ling stared at Baek Ain and added, "Can we?" BAM! "No." Baek Ain stomped Xiao Yan''s head mercilessly. "JUNIOR BAEK!" Xiao Zhan roared while marching forward and stood before Baek Ain with a disappointed look. "Please, let''s settle this peacefully." "Peacefully?" "Haha..." "HAHAHA!" Baek Ainughed, spewing another mouthful of blood. He wiped the blood off his mouth andmented, "What I''ve seen when this annoying son of yours attacked me is you guys just stand there on the gate, observing him hurting me." "Don''t you think it''s unfair?" "You guys don''t even hear my exnation, no?" "This is self-defense because he attacked me first." He faced Xiao Zhan fearlessly and continued, "And you know what''s funny about this situation." "While you guys are busy protecting the banquet hall. I''m the one who cleaned this fucking city from monsters and defended it from a few thousand magical beasts." "Yet you guys treated me like shit." "So judgmental... No, I just realized the kindness and politeness you''ve shown me at the banquet is fake." "It''s not-!" Xiao Zhan wanted to refute Baek Ain''s statement, but the injured young man wouldn''t let him. "You''re such a disgusting two-faced man, Xiao n''s Leader..." "SHAME ON YOU!" Baek Ain shouted while pointing at the beheaded head of Beast Tamer. "That guy is the source of all this problem. And he''s from your Xiao n." "He came here with two powerful 4-Rank magical beasts. TWO! And I fought them all alone." "PFFT! So much for being your savior." "I''m not the evildoer in this situation, but you make me feel more humiliated than him. At least that guy isn''t insincere..." "Shame on all of you!" The atmosphere bes tightened and ufortable as they realize what Baek Ain said makes sense. There aren''t many magical beasts in the city because he has yed them all. Looking at this piece of destroyednd, he also handled them by himself. And what did he get afterward? Someone blindly attacked him because of a misunderstanding. All while being soaked with the magical beast''s blood, injuries, and overall harmful condition. Even Rou Ling, who proposed to talk calmly, could only hang her jaw awkwardly. Some people drew out their weapons when seeing Xiao Yan get attacked, including Gu Xun''er. But now? They felt horrible about this situation as if dirt and mud got shoved into their mouth. Regret is not enough to describe the disappointment toward themselves. They have failed this young man. They have failed this young hero. Baek Ain staggered and was about to fall. Xiao Zhan wanted to grab him, but Baek Ain indifferently shouted, "Don''t touch me! Don''t touch me with your filthy hands." "I''m fine by myself." Baek Ain grabbed his right shoulder and fixed the dislocated bones, creating a cracking noise on the field. Crack! This bone-cracking noise makes them realize what Baek Ain has to go through. He obviously experienced a lot, and they barely knew about his pain. "..." They gritted their teeth in guilt. "AIN!" A feminine shout appeared. Lan Rou ran past everyone and hugged Baek Ain tightly. She joyfully cried when finding he was alive and coldly questioned the people surrounding him, "What''s the meaning of this?" "Why are you surrounding him like he was a criminal!" "If any of you touch Ain, I''ll do everything to make your life miserable." Lan Rou''s aura exploded and revealed her 4-Rank Dou Spirit Cultivation, making everyone except Gu Xun''er have a paleplexion. "Calm down, Rou." Another voice appeared, which some of them recognized immediately. Xiao Zhan turned around and saw Yafei standing amongst the crowd with a small smile. It''s not a warm smile they used to know from attending the Auction House, but a fit of cold anger suppressed by her noble aura. "Xiao n''s Leader, you should exin something to me..." "Why did my beloved fiance end in such a situation?" "From the shouts I heard, he sounds betrayed." "You didn''t attack him, right? If you did, Miteer Family would cut business ties with the Xiao n. And ask forpensation." A smile on Yafei''s face disappeared immediately. "We''ll also ask the Xiao n to return every support we transferred in thest four months... No dime less than what I had given to you." "W-Wait-!" Xiao Zhan responded hurriedly. "This is a misunderstanding." "Misunderstanding... What if the role is "suddenly." reversed? What if your son is the one who got treated like this?" Yafei returned calmly. "You want justice for him." "Don''t say no because you''ll sound exactly like what my fiance said before..." "Rou, bring Ain back to thepound. We will leave this city tomorrow to heal his wound." Yafei turned her back on them. "This city doesn''t deserve him." Lan Rou nced at Xiao Yan and everyone in the area before following Yafei to the Miteer Family Branch''s Compound. Many residents of Wu Tan City questioned what happened outside the west gate, but the truth made anyone who heard it fall into disbelief. Soon the Xiao n will be a source of mockery. More so, Xiao Yan and his father, theybeled as blind-hearted father-son. They have eyes but can''t see the truth. And the Beast Tamer being part of the Xiao n makes the situation worse for them. Now almost everyone in Wu Tan City despises the Xiao n. Jia Nan Academy was about to reject Xiao Yan from entering his entries after he disyed such a rash personality and actions, which could be harmful to society. However, a protagonist always has a way. Gu Xun''er requested the Jia Nan Academy''s representatives to let Xiao Yan through because he could be a better person in the future. He''s still young, after all. ... ... Miteer Family Branch''s Compound. In the recuperation room, Yafei and Lan Rou stared at the sleeping Baek Ain worriedly. Their beloved Ain doesn''t deserve this. "Cut every tie we made with Xiao n." "Return all the pills Xiao Yan made for us. And abolish the business contract." "Also, spread my words... Miteer Family won''t let Xiao n slide." Chapter 24: No, Thanks Chapter 24: No, Thanks --- Chapter 23 --- Three days have passed after the magical beast''s attack. After further investigation, people discovered the evildoer who ordered the magical beast to attack Wu Tan City was someone from Xiao n named Xiao San. He''s the biological brother of the Xiao n''s Leader. This man disappeared four years ago after getting shunned by Xiao n for being a talentless Dou Qi Warrior, who''s far inferior to his nephew Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan was a rising star at the time, which grew the Xiao n''s superiorityplex like no tomorrow and turned blind eyes to talentless people in their n. Leaving no words, Xiao San returned four yearster and caused bloody terror in Wu Tan City. He ughtered over 9000 people or could be more if a hero didn''t appear to save the day. That hero is a young man named Baek Ain. He''s an orphan. Everyone knows that after Jie Lia n exposed some of his information. It was portrayed in a better light because some people from the Auction House spread how diligent he was in training. He trained every day, releasing blood, sweat, and tears. His existence bes such a motivation enough for kids to y around as if they are him. Unfortunately, this young hero is underappreciated and humiliated on the verge of death. Because of the so-called misunderstanding, the Xiao n''s Young Master, Xiao Yan, attacked Baek Ain despite being in bad condition and spewed a mouthful of blood when moving a single step. It''s a shameful tale that makes everyone in Wu Tan City feel secondhand embarrassment from Xiao Yan''s reckless actions. The ridicule Xiao Yan got in thest three days was so bad Gu Xun''er had to be his emotional support. And what''s worse is the fact that Xiao n and Xiao Yan''s deeds spread to the entire Jia Ma Empire in just three days. Do not underestimate the power of the Miteer Family/Primer n''s influence over this empire. When Yafei said she wouldn''t let this matter slide, She meant it. She could have destroyed Xiao n, but someone protected this n from the shadow. Baek Ain has warned her about Gu Xun''er existence, so Yafei hasn''t made any extreme move yet. Though, Xiao n still has to pay back all the support she has given in the past. And Not to mention thepensation for Baek Ain''s injuries. Xiao n literally have to sell most of their Dou Techniques to pay all these back, making them poorer than the small n on the edge of the Jia Ma Empire. "Don''t mess with my fiance." Yafei''s passive-aggressive warning echoed throughout the Jia Ma Empire. ... ... In the recuperation room, Baek Ainy on the bed and was fed a sliced apple by Yafei. His injuries healed quickly thanks to the extreme amount of recovery pills he consumed when fighting Xiao Yan and his Healing Factor. Even the hole in his chest and lost fingers regenerated back. "Life is good." Baek Ain smiled while seeing Yafei''s care for him. Yafei smiled back andmented, "Of course, life is good. You''re lucky to have this beautiful, nobledy on your side." "I am." He nodded while pecking her cheek. "So, what do you think of this young hero?" "Am I worthy enough, mydy?" "Fufu, 200%." As they flirted, Lan Rou entered the room with a bang and announced something important, "Lady Fei. The Elder has responded to your request." "Oh? Thank you, Rou. You must be tired after sprinting back and forth from here to the capital." Yafei responded calmly. "Why don''t you take a breather here with us?" Lan Rou rolled her eyes and returned, "That''s the n." "I''ll convey the Elder''s replies while enjoying my time, Ain." Even though Yafei doesn''t have a problem with Baek Ain having a harem, she''d like to tease Lan Rou because she is adorable sometimes. The stoic shadow guard always showed her warm side to Baek Ain. Lan Rou sat on the seat next to Baek Ain, pulling a precious spring water that could heal one''s internal injuries from her spatial ring. "Here, it would help with your recovery." "Thanks." Baek Ain kissed Lan Rou''s right cheek and took a sip from bamboo''s cup, feeling a gentle energy running through his body. Lan Rou blushed a little and faked a cough, telling them about the news from Primer n. The elders summoned Yafei to bring Baek Ain with her back to the capital city, where they could nurture him better than in a small ce like Wu Tan City. "Finally~!" Yafei couldn''t hide her excitement and jumped on Baek Ain, hugging him tightly. Baek Ain''s face is squeezed between her creamy mountain, pushing him to a near-death experience again. He tapped the bed and said, "Fei, you suffocated me." "Ah... My bad." She released him, sticking her tongue out clumsily. "Did the elder say anything about the time limit, Rou?" Lan Rou shook her head and answered, "They said none, but it''s better to get out of this cursed city as soon as possible after Ain fully recovered." "Haha, Cursed city..." Baek Ainughed in defeat. Wu Tan City''s demise has nothing to do with the city itself. It''s all because of Xiao Yan''s protagonist halo alongside Baek Ain''s presence. And since the world is an alternative universe, Baek Ain doesn''t know how much random shit would happen in the future. He rubbed his chin and said, "I should be healthy enough in two days." "I''ll finish my business in two days then." Yafei shrugged her shoulders. "Same." Lan Rou nodded her head. ... ... A dayter, Baek Ain could finally move around thepound and stretch his body. He jumped to the tallest building nearby and watched over Wu Tan City from above, overseeing everything. After the magical beast''s attack, Wu Tan City is recovering quickly. The home was "freely." repaired with Miteer Family''s money, and the walls were "strictly." fortified in case something simr happened again. He probably won''t see this city again tomorrow. A tall-robed person suddenly appeared before Baek Ain and said, "Lady Xun''er would like to have a small talk with you." Baek Ain smiled wryly because his Sixth Sense couldn''t detect this guy''s presence. He''s too strong for the current him. However, he could still sense another presence nearby. "Sure, you can go out. Xiao Xun''er." Baek Ain replied casually. "How did you... Nevermind." A surprise response came from Gu Xun''er, who stepped out from the shadow. "Ling Yin, leave us alone." Gu Xun''er and Baek Ain stared at each other silently, creating an awkward mood. The youngdy of Gu n suddenly bowed her head down and said, "I''m sorry." "I shouldn''t have let Big Brother Xiao Yan attack you like that." "You have opened my eyes, but I''m still hesitating." "Ok." Baek Ain replied with a deadpan look. "I don''t care about it anymore. Though, I''d be lying if I said about Xiao Yan not being an annoyance in my life." "Why does such a person like you want to be on his side?" "Before you ask a ridiculous question, I don''t know anything about your background and only guess with some clue like that tall man. His strength is beyond the status of a little genius girl from small Wu Tan City." "So, peace?" Gu Xun''er tilted her head. Baek Ain nodded and replied, "Peace." "Try to bring Xiao Yan far away from me, though." Gu Xun''er chuckles in amusement and grabs something from her spatial storage. It was a jade token with "Gu n." characters carved into it. "You''re such an interesting person, Baek Ain." "We might not meet again, but please take this as anotherpensation for Xiao Yan''s mistake. If you had any problem, you could go to Gu n and ask for help from my father." She disappeared from the rooftop alongside her bodyguard, leaving Baek Ain alone with the jade token. He threw the jade token into his inventory andy on the rooftop, gazing at the starless night sky. Baek Ain smiled and said, "No, thanks." ''Heroine is such a hassle. I''d rather be old while enjoying my life with Yafei and Lan Rou.'' Chapter 25: Jia Ma Sacred City Chapter 25: Jia Ma Sacred City --- Chapter 24 --- On the road toward the Jia Ma Empire''s Capital, a grand-looking carriage pulled by two 3-Rank horned horses moved so fast yet steadily. Baek Ain rested his head on Lan Rou''sp and slept soundlessly in the carriage, feeling no bumpy sensation because of the suspension he designed for this carriage. They could have traveled with flying magical beasts with Miteer Family''s power, but Yafei refused the idea. She was determined to travel onnd and showed the capital the newly improved carriage. Lan Rou caressed Baek Ain''s white hair andmented, "The carriage is faster than I expected." "Of course, It''s nothingpared to traveling alone at my top speed, but with this impressive pace. We should arrive at the Jia Ma Sacred City in a day or two." Yafei was checking some business documents when she heard Lan Rou''sments and smiled proudly. "It''s another one of Ain''s ideas." "That bright mind of his is era-changing." "Using springs, dampers, and struts. Ain improved normal carriage''s performance up to 300%." "Mm." Lan Rou deliberately nodded because she didn''t understand what Yafei was saying. She should have listened more to Baek Ain''s words in the future. She might learn one or two new things. They arrived at the small city to take a breather, and Baek Ain finally awakened from hisp. "Morning." He yawned while rubbing his face on Lan Rou''s thighs. Lan Rou smiled and said, "Morning, sleepyhead." Baek Ain chuckled in defeat as he charged his Revolver''s slot with Golden Crow''s Possession. It consumed all the Fire Dou Qi in his body, making him exhausted when they left Wu Tan City. Yafei finished reading her documents and sighed, "I''m hungry. Let''s check if there is a restaurant in this city." "Sure, we haven''t eaten anything for eight hours." As they walked out, Yafei told the driver to wait and guard the carriage. "Let''s go~!" The nobledy hugged Baek Ain''s left arm, pulling him to the cozy-looking city. [Ding! Do you want to Sign In to Golden Pine City?] ''Sure.'' Baek Ain shrugged. He hasn''t thought much about the Sign-In location because he could do it daily now. [Congrattions, Host!] [You have received 3x The Branches of Sacred Pine Tree(A-), 2x Sacred Pine Tree''s Saplings(B), and 10.000 Gold Coins] [Name: Sacred Pine Tree''s Branch] [Type: Material] [Grade: A-] [Description: Sacred Pine Tree is an ancient tree blessed by the earth and wood qi, growing tougher than steel. Sacred Pine Trees need at least roughly seventy years to reach the maturity phase. In the past, expert sculptors from Golden Pine City would carve the branch of the tree and turn it into fine weapons] [Name: Sacred Pine Tree''s Sapling] [Type: nt/Material] [Grade: B] [Description: The sapling of Sacred Pine Tree. It can grow into a new tree in the right environment or get used in pill-making] "Nice." "What?" Without Baek Ain realizing it, they arrived at the restaurant and sat on the corner. Yefei and Lan Rou have ordered their food, leaving the waitress hanging when asking for his order. Baek Ain smiled helplessly and responded, "Can I get braised pork belly and chilled tea?" "Right away, sir." The waitress nodded and walked away. "Pfft, it''s funny to see you were daydreaming for a minute there." Yafei covered her mouth with a fan. "I have to agree." Lan Rou smirked, leaving Baek Ain speechless. Baek Ain cleared his throat and leaned on the wall. "You better sleep with one eye open because I''d tease you in the middle of the night." The twodies slightly blushed as the tease Baek Ain talked about was dangerous for them. It was problematic because none of them could win against him. "Hmph!" Yafei swayed her head. ... ... After lunch, they continued the journey back and arrived a dayter at the border of the capital''s territory. Yafei showed her badge and made the guard pale before letting them through. Baek Ain and Lan Rou cultivated in the carriage, breathing to adjust Dou Qi in their bodies. Yafei looked at them enviously because her Dou Qi hadn''t shown any progress for two years. Baek Ain noticed Yafei''splex emotions and suddenly remembered Dou''s Technique suitable for a woman like Yafei. It was from Yao Men''s memories, which contained a thousand if not ten thousand rare techniques. What a shame some are iplete because Soul Protection erased a good chunk of Yao Men''s memories. ''Alicia, remind meter to copy the "Nine Yin Petals Techniques." for Yafei.'' Baek Ain told his system. After all, He isn''t at the level where he could do mind-transferring to others. And verbally sharing techniques with Yafei in the carriage would be an unwise move, considering several presences hiding when they entered the capital''s territory. [Okay, host] ''Shadow Guard isn''t the only hidden organization in this empire.'' Baek Ain expanded his Sixth Sense, frowning because the capital wasn''t as safe as he believed. And the Miteer Family/Primer n wouldn''t let such meddlesome things happen to him. The carriage entered the Jia Ma Sacred City, allowing Baek Ain to view the grand capital city of the Jia Ma Empire. He was surprised by the sheer size of this ce as his Sixth Sense barely covered 1/100 of it. The street is clean, and every building he has seen is "regrly." treated without leaving a single crack. "Wow, just how big is the Miteer Family?" "Fufu, you''ll see soon~!" Yafei giggled while having a smug expression on her face. After another fifteen minutes, the carriage stopped, and a loud moving metal noise echoed in the area. "Lady Fei." Someone opened the carriage door from outside. Yafei grabbed Baek Ain''s hand and said, "Follow me." Baek Ain took a single step off the carriage and was "actually." stunned by the scenery before his eyes. "God damn..." He blinked his eyes in disbelief. A grand castle stood firmly with tall gates spanning over several kilometers. Several clean paths lead to the main entrance and are "literally." decorated with expensive-looking bonsai trees and marble statues on each side. "I know you''re rich, Fei... However, this is something else." Yafei shrugged her shoulders casually and replied, "This is just the tip of the iceberg." "I felt like a countryside bumpkin for some reason. Well, I am." Baek Ainughed helplessly. Yafei escorted Baek Ain and Lan Rou to the Miteer Mansion, showing him unique ces only she could enter. This ce is where she grew up and became what she is right now. The toursted an hour, and they ended up sitting in a garden full of white roses. A strong presence suddenly pressed on Baek Ain''s body. Baek Ain instinctively turned around and saw a white-haired middle-aged man with a neat mustache in a stylish white-red suit. SWOOSH! Baek Ain resisted the pressure without any problem and sped his hands against each other. "Nice to meet you, elder." He greeted the middle-aged man with a small smile, ignoring the sounds his bones made. "Oh?" Primer Tengshan raised his eyebrows. "Stop! Don''t bully my AIN!" Yafei hit Primer Tengshan''s stomach, making the imposing middle-aged man whimper in pain. "..." Baek Ain. Women are scary. Even Lan Rou watched this sight with a surprised look. Yafeiughed and introduced the middle-aged man to Baek Ain, "Ain. This person is Primer Tengshan. One of the Miteer Family/Primer n''s elders." "Don''t worry. I shared your situation with Elder Tengshan months ago, so please don''t get the wrong idea about his intentions. He only wanted to test you a little earlier." "I know." Baek Ain nodded calmly. "I didn''t sense any killing intent from him." "HAHAHA~!" Primer Tengshanughed his heart out. "He''s truly an interesting young man." "As expected from a young hero who defeated the magical beast maniac." Primer Tengshan offered Baek Ain his right hand and added, "Wee to our family, Baek Ain." Baek Ain shook the elder''s hand and answered, "Thank you, sir." "But you''re not the only one whoes here, right?" "Hoho, interesting." "Very interesting indeed." "This kid might be able to surpass the Ice Emperor and bless our family with good fortune." Three people walked into the garden, two middle-aged men and one middle-aged woman with a simr facial feature to Yafei. [Ding! You have triggered a quest] [Name: Show-off your abilities] [Objective: Make at least two Elders of Primer n impressed(0/2)] [Penalty: None] [Time Limit: 1 hour] [Reward: Yafei''s affection +10%, Three drops of Geocentric Cleansing Milk, and a small chunk of Meteorite] [Do you want to ept the quest?] [Yes/No] ''Yes.'' Baek Ain bent his body respectfully. "Elders, May I have Yafei''s hand in marriage?" Cracks! The floor cracked when Baek Ain finished his words. "W-What did you say?" "I want to marry Yafei! I Love her!" The four elders grimaced and stared at Baek Ain solemnly. The female elder opened her mouth and questioned, "What can you do, kid?" "I won''t let you marry my one and only niece so easily." Baek Ain grinned and confidently said, "Allow me to introduce myself." Chapter 26: Show Off Chapter 26: Show Off [Author''s Note: I''ll mention Primer n/Miteer Family as Miteer Family alone from now on] Back to the story~! --- Chapter 25 --- Baek Ain closed his eyes and stood before the elders of the Miteer Family with a smile. Each of these elders could defeat him instantly without further retaliation, but they could only witness his worth because of Yafei''s presence here. So what if Yafei''s Aunty wasn''t giving her blessing for their marriage? In the end, it''s still Yafei''s decision. However, this situation is also better for him. He could show them something worth investing in and someone to depend on in the future. "My name is Baek Ain." "I''m 14 years old, an orphan from Wu Tan City. I trained very hard every day and met Yafei by chance." "And just a few days ago, I reached peak Dou Grandmaster Realm." A strong aura released from Baek Ain''s body, and the Dou Qi Armor covered his upper body, making the elders of the Miteer Family''s eyes widen in disbelief. Everyone except the Teng Shan only heard about Baek Ain''s achievement of defeating the Beast Tamer. They didn''t know how young or talented he was, but seeing it now. They could only swallow their surprise in excitement. A 10-Star Dou Grandmaster at 14, That''s unheard of in the Jia Ma Empire. Sensing their hopeful gazes, Baek Ain smirked inside because his showing off wasn''t over yet. He flicked his finger and called Gnome''s beast me, increasing the temperature in the garden. Upon seeing the small brown me, even Teng Shan couldn''t contain his disbelief. "B-Beast me! A strong one at that..." "How unbelievable." "However, a beast me isn''t applicable unless you are an al-!" The female elder was about to criticize Baek Ain, but he suddenly pulled several medicinal ingredients and an alchemist furnace. "Y-You..." Baek Ain smiled at her and returned, "Exactly, elder." "I''m also an alchemist." [Eastern Alchemy''s Mastery] [Alchemist''s Instinct] [Herbology] Baek Ain used Parallel Thinking and purified all the medicinal ingredients at different temperatures, splitting them a portion to portion because his alchemy is about precision. He threw them into the furnace and mixed them quickly, creating a milky white substance. Clenching his hand to condense the mixture, he stopped and pulled the pearl-like pill out. From beginning to end, it took only a few minutes for Baek Ain to finish this pill. "This 3rd tier pill is called "Anti-Aging Pill." that moisturizes wrinkled skin, making it healthier and tight again." "The effect is pretty much permanent, but I rmend you eat more cogen, as in the beef bone soup, to maintain your beauty." He handed the pill to the female elder, smiling at her kindly. Women''s striking points are their beauty. An attack on that field will get you loyal customers. No matter how old or young they are. That''s why skincare products were prevalent in Baek Ain''s previous life. "W-Well, I suppose..." Yafei''s aunt cleared her throat and shamelessly epted the pill. ''Hehe, Got you.'' Baek Ainughed inside when seeing the dangerous fish take the bait. Teng Shan walked to Baek Ain and asked, "Ain, you could make 3rd Tier Pills?" Baek Ain shrugged and answered, "I could make up to 5th Tiers Pills, but the sess rate isn''t very viable. My usual rate is 60% for 5-Tiers Pills because of their harsh requirements." "WHAT?!" "S-SIXTY PERCENT?!!" People in the Jia Ma''s Alchemist Association would puke a mouthful of blood if they ever heard Baek Ain''s words. Let''s not talk about Baek Ain''s age. His 60% sess rate on making 5-Tier Pills are like a gift from heaven itself. Yes, it''s that kind of miracle. "I mean... Aren''t you curious how new pills have spread all over the empire in thest three weeks? Who do you think makes them in such a short amount of time?" Realization hit the elder faster than ever. They stared at the young man in front of them with shocked expressions, shaking because an unknown alchemist had been creating new pills one after another in thest three weeks. They tried to uncover his roots and presence but found no result as Yafei erased every track with her influence. All those pills were "expertly." created by this young man. The chaos in the Jia Ma Empire''s economy makes every noble n spend an ungodly percentage of gold in just three weeks. They used 1-year'' budget to buy Baek Ain''s pills, making him a billionaire instantly. Even though Baek Ain hasn''t reached the Miteer Family''s wealth yet, he''d be at that level soon. Baek Ain''s proposal to marry Yafei doesn''t sound so bad now. They wouldn''t mind such a genius entering their Miteer Family. Also, Miteer Family finally possessed a peerless alchemist who wouldn''t lose to people from the Jia Ma Alchemist Association. [Ding! You have finished "Showing-off your abilities." quest] [Re-evaluating reward because the host exceeded the quest''s objective] [Rewarding 4 Drops of Geocentric Cleansing Milk and a big chunk of purple meteorite] Baek Ain pumped his fist silently and felt a tap on his shoulder. It was Yafei''s aunt. "You passed my requirement, not herte parents." "They left me with some words regarding Yafei''s future partner." "Right here, You have to endure one attack from me." She said solemnly. "Aunt Hwa! That''s unfair for Ain. You''re a 4-Star Dou King!" Yafeiined on the side. Baek Ain waved his hand to stop Yafei and responded, "Go ahead then." Lei Hwa nodded in admiration and walked ten meters away from Baek Ain, manifesting a pair of energy wings. It is what makes Dou King famous in this world, a state where Dou Qi condensed to an attachment on the cultivator''s back. [Steel-like Enhancement] [Sixth Sense] [Lightning Impulse] Baek Ain wanted to use Golden Crow''s Possession but decided the idea was too dumb because Yafei''s aunt won''t kill him. He shouldn''t reveal too much of his cards. ''Let''s see how my defense prevails against a Dou King.'' Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes focused on Lei Hwa''s figures and saw her disappear from his vision. He moved instinctively and felt a painful smack on his stomach. BAM! SWOOSH! BOOM! [Ding! Unrecorded Body Refining Technique have leveled up] [Unrecorded Body Refining Technique has leveled up] [Unrecorded Body Refining Technique has leveled up] [Unrecorded Body Refining Technique has leveled up] [Unrecorded Body Refining Technique has reached level 14] Baek Ain''s body flew away like a broken kite and smacked against a sturdy wall nearby. He groaned in pain slightly and adjusted his body, standing up firmly. He looked at Lei Hwa with a bloody smile and said, "Thank you for the teachings." "..." Lei Hwa looked at her hand in defeat. When her hand was about to contact Baek Ain''s stomach, he shifted his body and rxed his muscle, which lessened the damage. Even Dou Spirit Fighter couldn''t do such a thing. "Bring him to the medical ward. He lessened the damage but still took it straight ahead." "I can still-!" Baek Ain suddenly fainted. ''Ke Er, Liu Kai. Your daughter has brought a splendid son-inw.'' Lei Hwa thought while shaking her head gently. ... ... A few hourster, Baek Ain awakened with a massive headache. He looked around and spotted Yafei resting her head on the bed. "Fei?" He called her name. Yafei pouted and said, "Ain. You''re so reckless." Baek Ain scratched his cheek and replied, "Well, I know your aunt won''t do anything bad to me. She worries if you choose the wrong person, after all." "However, howe you never tell me your parents have passed away?" "About that?" Yafei sighed while giving him a sad look. "I didn''t tell you because my parents died in an ident." "I was young. I couldn''t remember much." Baek Ain nodded knowingly and mumbled, "I see..." "Don''t worry. We''ll be a big happy family from now on." A gentle smile appeared on Yafei''s beautiful face, feeling warm when hearing Baek Ain''s words. "Mm." Chapter 27: Helping Ya Feis Uncle Chapter 27: Helping Ya Fei''s Uncle --- Chapter 26 --- A monthter. Baek Ain lived in the private castle called White Goose Castle within the Miteer Family''s ownednd. Of course, not alone because Lan Rou always kept him entertained. And now they live together. Yafei had her private court but slept in Baek Ain castle most of the time. After Baek Ain gave her a copy of the "Qi Method: Nine Yin Petals Technique.", Yafei started to train alongside them. Oh, yeah. The elders asked if Baek Ain needed maids or servants, but Ain politely refused. He didn''t refuse the resource they gave to him, though. Some rare materials are better than servants, helping Baek Ain to create Dou Spirit Breaking Pill. Yes, Baek Ain sessfully achieved 1-Star Dou Spirit after a month. He is also close to reaching the 2nd Stage of the Record of the Burning World. His business also grew tremendously with the full support of the Miteer n. Since only the elders, Lan Rou and Yafei know about his ability to create pills, they could monopolize the market. The Jia Ma Alchemist Association is suspicious because Miteer Auction Houses across the Jia Ma Empire somehow could gain stable distribution of pills. However, they couldn''t do anything without any evidence. More so, Yafei nonchntly denied any usation. Miteer Family hasn''t done anything wrong in this empire. ... ... [Ding! Do you want to Sign In to White Goose''s Spirit Pool?] "Yes." [Congrattions, host!] [You have received White Goose''s Boots(C+) and White Goose''s Hairpin(C+)] Baek Ain stared at the slick white boots on his hand, frowning because White Goose''s Boots were women''s boots. It can increase the wearer''s speed by 30% for an hour while making every step nimble. Baek Ain "technically." can wear White Goose''s Boots, but he will give them to Yafei for extra protection. When receiving the new Qi Method, Yafei''s cultivation returned to 1-Star Dou Disciple, meaning these boots would help her. As for the White Goose''s Hairpin, Baek Ain will give it to Lan Rou. His hair isn''t long enough to use it anyway. "Oh?" Baek Ain checked the White Goose''s Hairpin and infused it with his Dou Qi, watching it transform into a sharp short sword. "Nice." Baek Ain stored the rewards in his inventory and walked to the training ground behind the pond. He saw Lan Rou coaching Yafei, teaching the nobledy how to approach her enemy in the future. He observed them with a smile because his women weren''t feeble-minded like those heroines in anime. And they are going to be more powerful in the future. "Good job, Fei." Baek Ain grabbed the fence and jumped into the training ground. "You too, Rou." Yafei breathed heavily andy on the floor, gazing at Baek Ain with an exhausted look. "Haa... No wonder you are tired after training." "Lan Rou is a devil." "You''ll get used to it." Baek Ain returned casually, making Yafei pout. Lan Rou shook her head at Yafei andmented, "Lady Fei, your posture is too unpolished. I''ve taught you all the basics, so you shouldn''t lose to random mobs on the street. If you ever feel threatened, just run with all your might." "Talking about running..." Baek Ain ced the White Goose''s Boots on Yafei''s stomach. Yafei''s blue eyes widened in surprise as she mumbled, "This is..." "A gift from me." "Ain..." "I love you~!" Yafei''s exhaustion seemed to disappear instantly. She hugged Baek Ain like a ko and kissed him, causing Lan Rou to smile bitterly. "Don''t make a sad face like that. I also brought one for you." Baek Ain winked while handing the hairpin to Lan Rou. "Ain~!" Lan Rou stared at the hairpin with a brightened face and hugged him too. ''This is life.'' Baek Ain thought to himself. They had lunch together, which led to talking about the Ice Emperor of the Miteer Family. Baek Ain knew where Ice Emperor''s whereabouts if this world wasn''t an alternative Battle Through the Heavens. Unfortunately, something always has to mess with his happy ending. "It''s been years since Uncle Bodong disappeared. He told us he wanted to find a way to cure someone, but we didn''t hear any news regarding him." "Someone?" Yafei sighed and answered, "Uncle Tengshan. He got injured by a powerful Dou Qi Poison Master." "He appeared fine outside, but when pressuring him a month ago. Don''t you see how easily I smacked him?" Baek Ain recalled when Yafei defended him and frowned. No wonder something felt strange about Teng Shan''s condition, but even Yao Meng''s knowledge doesn''t give him a clue about this injury/poison problem. "Is it internal injuries?" "Yes." "Why didn''t you tell me then?" Yafai closed her eyes and answered, "Only Essence me(Heavenly me) called Green Lotus Core me could cure him. The intense heat property of this natural force could counter the poison inside Uncle Tengshan''s body." [It''s possible to cleanse the poison with Gnome''s beats me if the poison possesses metallic property] [However, using Gnome will also burn the target''s body] Alicia suddenlymented. [You either have to absorb three beast me or Green Lotus Core me to increase Gnome''s rank to S] [Oh, raising your Pyrokinesis Proficiency to S will also help with the procedure] ''Easier said than done, Alicia.'' Baek Ain realized how hard it was to get S-Grade Skills when living in the White Goose''s Castle. He trained hard and familiarized himself with the skill, but none reached S-Grade. Pain Resistance(S) is an exception as it''s increased its grade when someone inflicts pain on him. And how lucky he was to get Alchemist''s Instinct(S) and Herbology(S) from Yao Men''s Soul. Thinking about it for a while, Baek Ain ced his chopsticks down and said, "I''ll help." "Hmm?" Lan Rou was confused by Baek Ain''s sudden statement. "I''ll help Yafei''s Uncle." "Primer Tengshan would be my Uncle-inw... I can''t have him die before our wedding, no?" "You..." A weak smile formed on Yafei''s face. They finished their lunch. Yafei sheepishly grabbed Baek Ain''s hand and whispered, "Can we do it today? You''ll be busy soon, and we might not see each other." Lan Rou rolled her eyes and said, "Only three of us here." "What''s the point of whispering?" "S-Shut up..." Yafei blushed, causing Baek Ain to chuckle. Yafai dragged Baek Ain to the bedroom, leaving Lan Rou alone in the dining room. The silver-haired woman leaned on the wall and giggled victoriously, "You can have Ain here, Lady Fei. However, I''m the one who would follow Baek Ain''s journeyter. Our time together is much longer and romantic." "Hehe~!" .... ... Morning. Baek Ain kissed Yafei''s forehead and said, "See you soon, Fei." He strolled out of the room gently to not wake Yafei up and saw Lan Rou in the living room, sipping her coffee. "Take you a while." Lan Rou smirked at him. "Haha..." Baek Ainughed helplessly because Yafei squeezed him dry. Lan Rou finished her coffee and continued, "So... What''s your n? Finding the Ice Emperor?" "No, that''s part of the n." "Eh..." Baek Ain grinned and said, "We have to visit the Magical Beast Mountain first." Chapter 28: Another Heroine? Chapter 28: Another Heroine? --- Chapter 27 --- Baek Ain walked into the magical beast mountain with Lan Rou. His limbs are "currently." restrained with four ck bracelets made of meteorites he gained in the "Showing Off." quest, making his movement awkward. The nameless meteorite has a unique property, which increases its weight by absorbing the nearest energy source. It''s also extremely tough and needed 13 days to melt and cast these four bracelets. Baek Ain abused the meteorite''s property and put 250 kg or roughly 551 pounds of weight on each bracelet, totaling a ton. And since the bracelets absorbed Baek Ain''s Dou Qi, no wonder he walked like a duck. However, wearing it in thest two weeks has proven effective. Baek Ain could feel every fiber of his body squirm in difort. [Ding! The "Unrecorded Body Refining Technique has reached level 15] "Status." [Opening Status...] [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Enhanced Human] [Age: 14(Irrelevant)] [Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger] [Physique: Pure Yang Physique] [Soul Connection: Gnome(A)] [Innate Skills: Breathing(A), Synthesize(B+), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Active Skills: Super Jump(A+), Steel-like Enhancement(B), Energy st(A), Stealth(B), Nirvana Touch(C), Pyrokinesis(A+), Life Drain(B), Revolver(B), Parry(B+)] [Passive Skills: Energy Mastery(A), CQC(A), Pain Resistance(S), Poison Immunity(A+), de Mastery(A), Hidden Weapon Mastery(B), Healing Factor(A), Sixth Sense(A), Lightning Impulse(A), Parallel Thinking(B), Alchemist Instinct(S), Herbology(S), Eastern Alchemy Mastery(A+)] [Cultivation: 1-Star Dou Spirit] [Martial Techniques: Tiger Lashes Kicks, Three Breakthrough Punches, Silent Shadow Steps, Seven Star de Art, Voice Changing Art, Wings of Freedom] [Body Technique: Blood Tiger Muscle, Unrecorded Body Tempering Technique] [Cultivation Technique: The Record of the Burning World(Iplete)] "There is still a long way to go, huh?" Baek Ain skillfully maintained a steady walk and felt someone''s gaze from time to time. Lan Rou also felt the same and gave him a nod, searching for suitable terrain to uncover this stalker. They arrived at a small hill, giving them a view of the magical beast mountain''s peak. Baek Ain stretched a little and said, "Go for it, Rou." Lan Rou disappeared into the wind and chased after the person who monitored them. She pinned the person to the ground with her shoe and asked, "Who sent you?" "I-I''m not an enemy!" A shriek of a girl made Lan Rou frown. Lan Rou pulled the hood on the stalker''s head and revealed a youngdy around Baek Ain''s age or maybe slightly older. She wore a broad-sleeved, white robe and green skirt. Her huggable waist was "actually." tied with a silver-colored belt and showed her narrow waist, supporting the double B-cup bosom and developed rear. The youngdy has long, light-red hair tied in twin tails. Even though the youngdy''s face was "slightly." covered by dirt, she was unmistakably a noble beauty with several charming pints, especially those bright red eyes. "You... What is Misty Cloud Sect''s Disciple doing here?" Lan Rou recognized the white robe and questioned in confusion. "And with 7-Stars Dou Master Realm at that, was it suicide?" "No, that can''t be..." "Your teacher should be around, right?" The youngdy nodded affirmatively and replied, "My master is surveying the area. Since this ce only has 1-rank magical beast, I should be safe and bored..." "U-Um, I was following you two out of curiosity." "Sorry, Senior." "..." Lan Rou. "..." Baek Ain. After clearing the misunderstanding, they sat around a campfire and silently stared at the fire. ''Master Yun will be disappointed in me.'' The youngdy fumbled with her finger and decided to open her mouth. "I know what I did is somewhat creepy... So, I''ll repent and introduce myself first. You can ask forpensation if you want. Misty Cloud Sect and Nn n would definitely satisfy you two." ''Oh god.'' Baek Ain facepalmed because there is only one youngdy in this world who is from Nn n and affiliated with Misty Cloud Sect. And that person is the cliche ex-fiance of the protagonist, who annuls the engagement out of her arrogance, Nn Yanran. "My name is Nn Yanran." She bowed respectfully toward Lan Rou. "Once again, I''m sorry for my shameful act." Fate is ying around with Baek Ain, making him sigh in exhaustion. Out of all ces, he met Nn Yanran here. Lan Rou epted Nn Yanran''s apology and returned, "It''s okay." "You''re lucky the people you followed weren''t hostile. You could have lost your life there." "Yes. I''ll take this as a lesson." Nn Yanran smiled wryly. ROAR! A deafening lion roar suddenly echoed all over the magical beast mountain. From the sheer force of roar alone, this beast should be a 5-Tier magical beast, but Baek Ain knows better. "Rou, grab that girl. We are going there." Baek Ain stopped supplying his bracelets with Dou Qi Energy, causing his entire body to feel light as a feather. [Super Jump] "It''s dangerous, so follow my order if you want to live from now on, Nn Yanran." Baek Ain disappeared from Nn Yanran''s vision, leaving her speechless. Lan Rou kicked the ground and followed Baek Ain while bringing Nn Yanran like a sack of potatoes. They arrived at the other side of the hill and saw an intense fight. "That magical beast... The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King." Lan Rou uttered with a surprised expression. Nn Yanran spotted a familiar figure in the sky and worriedly said, "Master Yun." A massive purple-winged lion hovered in the sky. Its furs are purple and white, having a red horn on its forehead lit with a purple me. The lion''s ws are sharp and are a darker purple color than its fur, shining with a ck gleam. On the other side, a calm-lookingdy floated in the sky. She wore a tight greenish-white dress that covered her exquisite frame while wielding a strange-looking long sword, emitting a green-colored light. Her silky ck hair was "neatly." held in ce with two wing-like essories. That beautiful and unmoving face is very calm, revealing not the slightest change even when faced with a massive lion well-known in the Dou Qi Continent. On the mysterious woman''s back was a pair of green-colored wings that appeared slightly illusionary. Those were likely formed from her Dou Qi, signifying her status as a Dou King or stronger. ROAR! "DESPICABLE HUMAN!" The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King spat furiously. "Just hand over the purple crystal. I have no intention to fight you, Lion King." Yun Yun responded calmly. "SCRAM!" "So be it..." Baek Ain''s hazel gold eyes burned the scenery before him. The Lion King pped its wings and roared at Yun Yun, sending a wave of purple me into the sky. Yun Yun waved her sword gracefully and created a storm. Two attacks nullified each other, creating a sonic boom that spread over the mountain. BOOOOOOOM!! The shockwave washed over Baek Ain''s body, but he didn''t move a single step. It''s the first time Baek Ain witnessed two powerhouses fighting each other, causing so much destruction with an exchange of attacks. An amber within his body seemed to burn when watching this. ROAR! SWOOSH! BOOM! Even though Yun Yun used Wind Dou Qi, she still gained the upper hand against the Lion King. Her attacks covered vast areas, and the wind barrier protected her from all kinds of offense until the 6-rank magical beast used a sly trick. The Lion King baited Yun Yun to the volcanic mountain and used the surrounding advantage. "DIE, HUMAN!" ''Danger!'' Yun Yun''s eyes twitched a little. She couldn''t dodge because deactivating her wind barrier would let Lion King attack her freely. CRACK! BOOOOOOOOOOOOMM!! The volcanic mountain erupted and was followed by a pir of purple me, swallowing Yun Yun''s body. "Master-!" Nn Yanran panicked when seeing this. Yun Yun''s barrier shattered into pieces as she fainted due to intense heat, falling from the sky freely. The Lion King was about to cut her body to pieces with its w, but Baek Ain won''t let the beast do it. [Super Jump 5x] BAM! Baek Ain arrived at Yun Yun''s side and snatched her from the Lion King''s grasp, disappearing into the lush forest. He sent an energy st at the sky and gave Lan Rou a code to retreat. As Baek Ain ran away from the 6-rank magical beast with Yun Yun in his arms, he couldn''t help butment, "Heroine is always a hassle." Chapter 29: The Bizarre Yun Yun Chapter 29: The Bizarre Yun Yun --- Chapter 28 --- ROAR! "SHOW YOURSELF, HUMANS!" "WHAT A SHAMELESS CREATURE YOU ARE!!" The Amethyst Winged Lion screamed throughout the magical beast mountain, shaking the area with its sheer beastly aura and pressure. Yet, no matter how much the 6-rank magical beast tries to provoke him, Baek Ain wouldn''t show himself. Inside the cave behind a loud-running waterfall, Baek Ain hugged Yun Yun with a solemn expression. The furious purple lion is right above their head, but thanks to the scent-cleansing smoke bomb, he couldn''t sense them. Baek Ain''s Sixth Sense red for fifteen minutes until the beast finally left the area. "Fuck me, that was scary." He sighed in relief while looking down at the source of this problem. He saved her not because she was beautiful. He saved Yun Yun because her Dou Emperor Realm''s strength is needed to gain the Purple Essence Crystal in the Amethyst Winged Lion''s Den. Baek Ain wiped Yun Yun''s face with a handkerchief andmented, "You have to pay me backter, Senior Yun." "Enormously at that." After checking Yun Yun''s injuries, Baek Ain treated her wounds with some pills he had made in the past. He looked at her breastte and breathed in, grabbing it gently. [No one will stop you from doing it, you know?] Alicia suddenly teased. [No one~!] "Shut up, Alicia. I''m not a pervert like you." [...] [Oh, really?] [Should I list your preferences?] "Oy!" [Big ass, Big boob, Thighs, Sweaty-] "Okay, stop. You win." Baek Ain sighed in defeat and cleaned Yun Yun''s body while appreciating it. He was tempted to touch something but shook his head because he had Yafei and Lan Rou. Even though Baek Ain internally wanted a harem, managing and fulfilling them would be a hell of a headache. He learned not to take advantage of women from his mother, especially when they were defenseless like this. Baek Ain admitted he had pervert tendencies and became one after doing it many times with Yafei and Lan Rou, but he was no scum. "Fuu... Stay focused, Ain." He grabbed a clean bandage and wrapped it around Yun Yun''s chest, tying the knot on her creamy stomach. Beak Ain tossed a pillow for Yun Yun''s head and decided to clear his mind with meditation. He sat beside Yun Yun and breathed in, using Breathing Skills to absorb the surrounding Dou Qi. [Breathing +0.1%] [Breathing +0.1%] [Breathing +0.1%] He also didn''t forget to activate the weight-increasing bracelets and train his Energy Mastery simultaneously. [Energy Mastery +0.3%] [Energy Mastery +0.1%] Baek Ain cupped his hands and created a small fireball with Pyrokinesis, controlling its heat to make the cave morefortable. A cold and damp environment would make Yun Yun''s condition worse. Unknown to Baek Ain, he drowned in meditation for hours. [Wake up, host] Alicia greeted him. [It''s morning already] [Some of your skills also be stronger] "Hmm?" [Breathing(A) >>> Breathing(A+)] [Energy Mastery(A) >>> Energy Mastery(A+)] "This is nice." "Crap." Baek Ain suddenly remembered something. He rushed out of the hidden cave and observed the scenery before him, throwing a fake signal with the smoke bomb to the right of his current location. With this, Lan Rou and Nn Yanran would pinpoint his location. It''s a fake signal because the direction of the smoke bomb will give Lan Rou a clue to go to the left instead, which is one of many things Baek Ain learned from bing a Shadow Guard. Baek Ain waited between cracks of the waterfall, sensing two familiar presences nearby. He summoned Gnome and told the magical me to escort them into the hidden cave. "Ain!" Lan Rou excitedly hugged him. "Why didn''t you send any signal after running away?" Baek Ain scratched his cheek shyly and answered, "Haha... I fell asleep." "..." Lan Rou couldn''t believe her lover''s replies. Who the hell sleep when a literal monster is chasing after you? "W-Who changed my master''s clothes!" Nn Yanran let out an outburst. Baek Ain lifted his hand and responded, "That would be me." "I know, I know..." "It''s inappropriate." "However, I couldn''t treat her with armor on." Nn Yanran stared at Baek Ain in frustration and shook her head. She had a massive headache because of this situation and said, "You don''t understand." "My master is devoid of human emotion. She focused solely on her martial arts and cultivation, which led her to the belief that if the opposite gender sees her bare body, then he is her fated one..." "Simply put, she''s your fiancee now." "That''s absurd." Lan Rou was speechless. Nn Yanran chuckled bitterly and continued, "My master is that absurd, senior. Her status in the Mystic Cloud Sect isn''t just elder but also the sessor of the sect leader." "Honestly speaking, power is everything in this world, no?" "It''s not toote if my master doesn''t know about this." "We can still fix it-!" "Fix what?" A calm voice stunned three of them on the spot. "What I shouldn''t know?" Yun Yun lifted her body from the cave floor and looked around with her serene green eyes. She noticed the condition of her clothing and nced at Yanran, knowing her student didn''t possess any medical knowledge. She moved her gaze to Lan Rou but also felt underwhelmed because she didn''t possess the aura of a healer. ''Well, that thick murderous aura is hard to achieve.'' Shemented inside. Finally, Yun Yun''s gazended on Baek Ain. "My fateful partner..." Her green eyes brightened immediately. "Who?" "You are my fated one." "Nope, you''re dreaming, senior." "I''m sure." "How so?" "You''re the only male here. My disciple''s knowledge in the medical field is limited, and that hostile woman near you is a skilled assassin who only knows how to kill." "..." Baek Ain maintained a poker face. "..." Yun Yun reacted simrly. An awkward silence urred in the cave because no one opened their mouths. "Let''s not talk about this matter first." Baek Ain changed the topic. "We have amon enemy to tackle." "Very well." Yun Yun nodded in understanding. "We''ll continue after defeating the Amethyst Winged Lion." ... ... Three dayster. Baek Ain has shared his n with Yun Yun and Nn Yanran, surprising them with his bright mind. And the reason why they had to stay in the hidden waterfall cave was for Yun Yun to recover her strength. After herst exchange with the Amethyst Winged Lion, Yun Yun used everyst bit of her Dou Qi to resist the volcanic purple me pir, or else she would get an even worse injury. Even though Baek Ain acted like he didn''t notice it, Yun Yun has been trying to inquire about anything rted to him. His name. His age. Favorite foods, etc. Yun Yun will curiously yet dully ask some questions about him every fifteen minutes. Baek Ain would be a bonafide hypocrite if he said he wasn''t interested in Yun Yun, but forming a rtionship with her will cause problems in the future. Is Mystic Cloud Sect connected to the Hall of Souls in this alternative universe? He didn''t know. "Ain, please have a taste of my soup." Yun Yun brought a bowl of purple-colored water. Baek Ain looked at this and returned, "I hope you don''t poison this." In thest three days, Baek Ain also discovered just how clueless Yun Yun was in daily chores. She''s terrible at cleaning, cooking, and even preparing ingredients. Yun Yun is the only person who needs a recipe to boil water. Yes, she''s that bad. However, that''s what makes her adorable. ''Kuudere, huh?'' Baek Ain sipped the soup, feeling his guts rolling. "Try again..." "Something is wrong again?" Yun Yun walked to the alchemist furnace she had broken two days ago when boiling water. "Maybe I should learn to cook when returning to the sect." Lan Rou squinted her gray-colored eyes at Yun Yun andmented, "Answer me honestly..." "You want her, right?" Cough! Cough! Baek Ain faked a cough and answered, "Is it that clear on my face?" "Yup, I can read you like a book." "We are not close, Rou." "Hmph, We''ll see about that soon." ... ... Three and a half hourster. The sun finally descended from the sky. Baek Ain gathered everyone and asked Yun Yun, "Have you recovered your Dou Qi?" "Mm. Yes, and my body is in its peak condition." Yun Yun responded calmly. "Then, we shall start the n." Chapter 30: Smooth Plan, Smooth Result Chapter 30: Smooth n, Smooth Result --- Chapter 29 --- Amethyst Winged Lion has been on guard in thest few days. The 6-rank magical beast actively guarded the area of his den, watching over if those shameless humans dared to steal his treasure again. He looked back at his home and checked a purple crystal above thick dry grass. "Hmm, rain is forming in the sky?" "The weather was just fine a moment ago." A formation of ck clouds gathered above the Amethyst Winged Lion''s den, swirling in the sky ominously. It was a weird phenomenon, but not too far from reality because this world is changing quickly. "Is there a heaven and earth treasure growing under my nest? No, that can''t be. I didn''t sense anything miraculous in my whole life." Amethyst Winged Lion yawned and suddenly sensed an abrupt change in the wind in the area. He raised from the ground and walked out of the den, seeing a familiar female human. She silently stood while wielding her sword, seemingly waiting for him toe out. "Grrr... Human." Yun Yun stared at the Amethyst Winged Lion calmly and replied, "I''m here to retrieve the purple crystal essence. I do not wish to fight you, but you won''t agree no matter what." Amethyst Winged Lion frowned and spat indifferently, "Hateful female human. How dare you ask for my treasure." "I couldn''t take your lifest time, but now... I''d kill you quickly." Yun Yun lifted her sword andmented, "You used dirty tricks against mest time. You can''t use it twice." Rain is pouring from the sky, and the Amethyst Winged Lion weakened slightly, the 6-rank magical beast still on the same level as Yun Yun. Only purple me bes arguably a little worse than usual. ROAR! Amethyst Winged Lion charged forward and swung his w at Yun Yun, creating a sharp whistling sound. "Wind Sword." Yun Yun watched this and waved her sword. nk! "We are almost there." Baek Ain observed the fight from afar. He hid between rocks and nced at the cloudy sky, timing everything perfectly. He moved his gaze to the top of Amethyst Winged Lion''s den and lifted his right hand. At the top of the den, "strangely." shaped like a crooked pyramid, Lan Rou nodded her eyes and started to create a big enough hole for her to enter and run. Excluding Yun Yun, Lan Rou''s speed is more stable than Baek Ain''s. While Baek Ain won with explosive jumps, Lan Rou''s mastery of the silent shadow steps is so high that Amethyst Winged Lion shouldn''t be able to sense nor hear her. Lan Rou also consumed the extreme fire resistance pill Baek Ain made for this scenario in case they got dragged into the fight with the Amethyst Winged Lion. BOOM! BOOM! Yun Yun fought the Amethyst Winged Lion and showed her dominance over the wind element. Her energy wings erged and became butterfly-like upon excessive release of Dou Qi. ''This is her strongest form, I assume.'' Baek Ain thought while lifting his other hand. ''I can catch up to her realm with my pace, but the Mystic Cloud Sect is still suspicious.'' Seeing Baek Ain raising his hand for the second time, Nn Yanran started to move ording to the n. She looked at the leather pouch handed by Baek Ain and sneakily moved around the Amethyst Winged Lion''s den. She tossed some pills, which released odorless and colorless poison harmful to being with fire-attribute. Baek Ain won''t be affected because of poison immunity and pure yang physique. He also ingested an antidote to be safe. The rain bes more intense as time goes on. Baek Ain and others are patient when dealing with the Amethyst Winged Lion, letting Yun Yun show her full power. This woman seemed to be the incarnation of the Wind Goddess, dancing around the battlefield with her slender green sword. Each sh would cause a shockwave when shing with the Amethyst Winged Lion, destroying the ground into a mess. Five minutester, Yun Yun immediately noticed the Amethyst Winged Lion''s movement became slower. She took her chance andnded a decisive strike on the 6-rank magical beast''s wing. ROOOOOOOOOORR! "Shameful Human!" A painful scream escaped the Amethyst Winged Lion''s mouth. The scar on the wing allowed the poison gas to seep more into the 6-rank magical beast''s body. Unfortunately, Amethyst Winged Lion didn''t realize this because the poison also dulled his sense. Lan Rou finally could enter the den from the top and grabbed a sturdy-looking chisel, breaking the purple crystal essence. It took her roughly two minutes. However, as if an rm was triggered, a surge of purple me suddenly erupted under the dry grass. Lan Rou''s gray eyes widened as she hurriedly stored the crystal in her spatial ring, fleeing from the den. "ROAR!" Amethyst Winged Lion rmed and ignored Yun Yun, returning to his den as quickly as possible. His eyes turned red because someone was brave enough to steal his treasure while he was fighting. "I won''t let you go..." Yun Yun tly said, creating a storm barrage. She swung her sword down and sent the sharp revolving winds at Amethyst Winged Lion. BOOM! Amethyst Winged Lion received injuries on his right back leg and limped to reach the den, finding the purple crystal essence had gone from its original spot. ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRR!! "WHOOOOOOO?!!" Lan Rou didn''t even bother to look behind and ran as fast as she could to Baek Ain. The cave operated by the Amethyst Winged Lion as his den exploded into rubble, exposing the "extremely." furious 6-rank magical beast. SWOOSH! BOOOOOOOOMM!! Lan Rou reached Baek Ain''s side safely and hid beside him. "Done." She confidently reported. Baek Ain smiled and returned, "We are almost there. This operation is close to its climax." As the Amethyst Winged Lion went on a rampage, Yun Yun prepared a finishing move and infused her Dou Qi into the sword. She gave the 6-rank magical beast ast look and swayed her sword down. "Extreme Wind Fallen Massacre..." Yun Yun''s calm voice echoed throughout the magical beast mountain as extreme wind pressure descended from the sky. Fallen stars seemed to drop, creating several straight lines. BOOOOOOOM!! Roar! The mountain shook violently, and Amethyst Winged Lion roared before falling miserably. "M-My child..." Amethyst Winged Lion closed his eyes. Yun Yunnded on the ground and huffed because thatst attack consumed a decent amount of her Dou Qi. She shuddered instinctively and turned around as fast as possible. "MY CHILD!!" ROAR! "Assisted Parry." Baek Ain instantly appeared before the half-dead Amethyst Winged Lion and parried the w with his tanto. CLANK! BAM! The w warded off, and Baek Ain kicked a sharp-looking spear with his leg. [Super Jump 10x] The spearbusted with brown me and pierced through the weakened 6-rank magical beast''s head. [Ding! You have killed a 6-rank magical beast] Cough! Baek Ain spat blood from his mouth and mumbled, "Even with assisted parrying, I couldn''t ward off the damagepletely..." Assisted Parry is why Parry(B+) has a cooldown, allowing Baek Ain to ward off an attack properly. Of course, he could do it manually, but the oue is not good. He is still perfecting this skill, after all. "Are you okay?" Yun Yun asked worriedly. Baek Ain waved his hand to dismiss her worry and responded, "Just a scratch. We have another problem." "How do we split this treasure?" Chapter 31: Absorbing Beast Flames Chapter 31: Absorbing Beast mes --- Chapter 30 --- Faced with such a question, Yun Yun fell into contemtion because she also needed the purple crystal essence. After all, shees here for that exact treasure. "Can we see the purple crystal essence first? I can''t decide the value if I didn''t see it." She said calmly. Baek Ain nodded and replied, "Sure." Even though Yun Yun could have just beat Baek Ain and Lan Rou to rob the treasure, it seems that her seeing him as a fated partneres in handy. And Baek Ain''s contribution to this n is higher than Yun Yun''s. Lan Rou and Nn Yanran quickly approached them, asking if they were injured. "I saw you coughing blood." Lan Rou frowned while checking his body like a worried mother. Baek Ain helplessly lifted his arms and answered, "I''m fine, Rou. The Amethyst Winged Lion was a strong opponent for me, despite getting weakened by my n." "The wounds are healing now." The impact Baek Ain received from parrying the half-dead and weakened 6-rank magical beast is enormous, but he wouldn''t die because of it. "Anyway, bring out the crystal." Lan Rou nced at Yun Yun and Nn Yanran, throwing a massive chunk of purple crystal to the ground. It was almost like a long casket with some imperfections here and there. "This is..." Yun Yun crouched down and opened the crystal with the tap of her hand, gasping in surprise. Even Lan Rou and Nn Yanran were surprised by the content of the crystal. They saw a newborn Amethyst Winged Lion and a small purple pearl. "I will take the crystal. You can have the magical beast." Baek Ain casually said. Nn Yanran frowned and asked, "Aren''t you surprised by this too? How could you be so calm when realizing the horrible thing we do?" "So what?" Baek Ain yawned, grabbing the purple crystal. "Does your morals matter in this situation? We live in a world where power is absolute and being mentally weak isn''t an option you should live for." He stared into Nn Yanran''s eyes and continued, "Life is unfair, just like how we killed that beast." "Wake up, oh noble youngdy~!" "I''ll also take the corpse. Our partnership ends here." Baek Ain moved his gaze to Yun Yun and shrugged his shoulders. As he walked away with Lan Rou to retrieve the 6-rank magical beast''s body, Yun Yun opened her mouth with hesitation. "Ain, do you want to join our Mystic Cloud Sect? We will provide you with the resources you need to be stronger. Your life will be much easier there as well." "Master-!" Nn Yanran was speechless. She knew just how talented and bright-minded Baek Ain was, but their vision shed negatively. She couldn''t see how they could reconcile anytime soon. She admitted Baek Ain is better in her heart, but something about him is shady. "No, thanks." Baek Ain stored the Amethyst Winged Lion''s body in his inventory. "Well, I hope we don''t see each other in the future." "My life is a mess already. I don''t want to bring the messier situation on top of it." "Goodbye ~!" Baek Ain hugged Lan Rou and disappeared from their vision, kicking the air and moving to the horizon. "..." Yun Yun unknowingly clenched her hands. She has be closer to Baek Ain, but not by a lot. She knows nothing about this young man except his name and charms. After thinking deeply, Yun Yun sighed and mumbled, "Let''s meet again in the future, Ain." Yun Yun felt somewhat empty inside. Nothing is physically wrong with her, but new enjoyment in her disappears abruptly. After all, Baek Ain''s presence is like a new color to Yun Yun''s life. And she focused too much on her martial arts and cultivation, so this unique bliss was new to her. "Let''s go back to the sect first." Yun Yun sternly said while shaking her head. Nn Yanran picked the Amethyst Winged Lion''s cub and replied, "Yes, Master." About three miles away, Baek Ain sighed in relief and leaned on a massive tree. Lan Rou looked at him with appreciation and teased, "Honestly, I''m surprised you don''t ept her advancement." "You''re quite a womanizer, after all." Baek Ainughed bitterly and answered, "I can''t afford her." "Mystic Cloud Sect is currently stronger than our Miteer Family. And one wrong move will make our life miserable. That''s why we needed the Ice Emperor to return as soon as possible." "Oh, so you can afford the Miteer Family, then?" "Come on. You knew Yafei took her best interest and recruited me when I was weak." "Hahaha~!" Lan Rou''s softugh filled Baek Ain''s ears. "Yeah, keepughing. We have to hunt other powerful magical beasts for their beast me. The Amethyst Winged Lion is strong, but I must absorb two more beast mes to cure Yafei''s uncle." Baek Ain changed the topic. Lan Rou nodded andmented, "It would take a while. Fighting 6-rank magical beasts like Amethyst Winged Lion is impossible, but 5-rank magical beasts should be with enough preparation. I assumed you made those deadly poisons for this asion, no?" "Yeah." Baek Ain smirked inside, remembering the content of Yao Men''s memories. This unlucky elderly is a gift from heaven in this situation. ... ... They spend two weeks hunting in the magical beast mountain, gathering "Raging Abyss Worm''s me." and "Heavenly Gryphon''s me." of which two came from a 5-rank magical beast. Even though both magical mes are inferior to Baek Ain''s Gnome and Amethyst Winged Lion''s me, they are good enough to raise Gnome''s rank. That''s how it should be. Lan Rou watched over the hidden cave behind the waterfall, where Baek Ain decided to absorb the three magical mes into Gnome. She waited for 2.5 days and felt an outburst of Dou Qi Energy. "Ain?" Boom! A small explosion came from the cave. Lan Rou frowned and saw a young man''s figure walking out, sighing in relief because he was fine after absorbing multiple beast mes. She heard devouring too many beast mes could cause one''s body to explode, but Baek Ain seemed fine. "Why the long face?" Lan Rou questioned her lover. Baek Ain smiled and replied, "It''s not enough. We have to search for one more beast me." [You have absorbed Amethyst Winged Lion''s me(A+)] [You have absorbed Raging Abyss Worm''s me(B+)] [You have absorbed Heavenly Gryphon''s me(A)] [Ding! Gnome has be the "Four-Colored me." with the power of four elements] [You have upgraded Gnome(A) >>> Gnome(S-)] Baek Ain''s mouth twitched in annoyance as he thought, ''Fucking S minus... Great, I have to kill another 5-rank magical beast.'' ''Well, at least I got some nice improvements.'' [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] Baek Ain''s cultivation increased by three small realms, almost at the same level as Lan Rou, who broke through 5-rank Dou Spirit before going to the magical beast mountain. "How long have we been staying in this ce?" Lan Rou estimated it on top of her head and answered, "Around three weeks." "Maybe we should return first? I''ve sent Lady Fei the update on our condition, but she seems worried about something." "Me?" "Yes, you." ''How adorable of you, Fei.'' Baek Ainughed while feeling a heart-warming sensation. Even so, he couldn''t return yet. "As much as I want to return. We have to find the Ice Emperor first." "Where is the location of Qingshan Town? Our supply is running low so quickly." "Hmm, Qinshan Town?" Lan Rou mumbled while trying to remember something. "Ah, there is a town like that nearby." "131 miles to the west, I believe." "It''s decided then." Baek Ain whistled, summoning a magical beast with a body, back legs, and tail-like lion. And the head, wings, and talons as its front feet are simr to an eagle. It stood over four adult men with beautiful grayish-brown fur and white feathers all over its body. This magical beast is Heavenly Gryphon, whom Baek Ain tamed with a unique taming technique from Yao Men''s memory, making it his loyal pet. "Lady, first." Baek Ain escorted Lan Rou to the beast''s back. "Hehe~!" Lan Rou giggled, epting his hand happily. Baek Ain followed shortly after and patted Gryphon''s head, "Let''s go, Gray." Caw! The 5-rank magical beast released a majestic cry and pped its wing, flying in the sky at incredible speed. Chapter 32: Woeful Poison Bodys Disaster Chapter 32: Woeful Poison Body''s Disaster --- Chapter 31 --- Baek Ain and Lan Rou were "steadily." carried by the Heavenly Gryphon to Qingshan Town, 131 miles away from the magical beast mountain. And it took the magical beast known as the King of Sky less than one hour to reach this ce. "We are here." Lan Roumented while looking down. Qingshan Town is a small town near the magical beast forest. And people called it Magic Beast Town for that reason, inviting mercenary groups and rogues from the Northwest Region of the Jia Ma Empire. It''s their resting ce, after all. ''This ce is around 1/5 the size of Wu Tan City.'' Baek Ain thought, using Sixth Sense to pinpoint any strong cultivator. He only discovered three 2-Star Dou Masters. The rest are either Dou Disciples or people with no cultivation. Baek Ain was disappointed but shook his head because he wouldn''t experience the same problem as Xiao Yan. ''Imagine getting bullied by small fries...'' He smiled a little. "Let''s resupply our daily necessities first." "Also, check the restaurant. I''m tired of eating magical beast''s meat and soup every goddamn day." Lan Rou chuckled and responded, "Yeah. I am fed up with those foods." Lan Rou used to eat meat jerky and water only on her mission, but living with Baek Ain changed her lifestyle and food preference. She couldn''t help but enjoy his cooking. Baek Ain ordered Heavenly Gryphon to rest on a nearby mountain. He and Lan Rou walked down to Qingshan Mountain, checking some shops until amotion happened. "THIS IS MINE! I DISCOVERED THIS MAP FIRST!" "WHAT THE HELL, ARE YOU BLIND? I BOUGHT IT ALREADY!" Two shouts echoed in the street, causing Baek Ain to frown. He used Sixth Sense and saw two people fighting over an old-looking map. He scanned the map briefly and mumbled, "An inheritance, eh?" "Interesting." Tap! Someone crashed into Baek Ain identally. It was a charming-lookingdy in a pale white dress with long white hair. "Sorry." She guiltily smiled while walking away from him. Baek Ain''s gaze swept across thedy''s body before finallynding on a narrow waist wrapped by a green belt. Seeing that waist and inviting ass, amazement shed in his hazel-gold eyes. Baek Ain turned around and whispered, "Ah, I thought she would go by this time... To think I''d met her here." "Little Fairy Doctor." "Do you know her?" Lan Rou asked doubtfully. "No?" "Your face says otherwise, though." "It''s my first time meeting thatdy, Rou." Baek Ain recognized Little Fairy Doctor or Xiao Yi Xian because of three unique factors, Yao Men''s memory as Alchemist Saint, Alchemist Instinct(S), and Poison Immunity. [Ding! You have made contact with the "Woeful Poison Body."] [Ding! You have resisted the poison aura] After thinking for a while, Baek Ain couldn''t waste such talent as Xiao Yi Xian in a ce like Qingshan Town. Not to mention she would be used by the Hall of Souls at this point, making her life miserable. Since Baek Ain shamed Xiao Yan in Wu Tan City''s incident, the protagonist changed his course and went to the Jian Ma Academy alongside Gu Xun''er. Xiao Yan didn''t meet Yun Yun, but Baek Ain did. Xiao Yan should have met Xiao Yi Xian a month ago. However, Xiao Yan didn''t because of Baek Ain''s presence. Everything changed abruptly. Well, this world is an alternative universe in the first ce. ''Alicia. Put a tracker on Xiao Yi Xian and update me every hour.'' Baek Ainmanded. [Will do, host] [Are you going to snatch her away from Xiao Yan~?] Alicia teased him. ''Snatch is misleading. I haven''t done anything to her.'' [Sure, sure] [You will be a Harem Protagonist at this point...] ''Oh no, anyway.'' [...] Meanwhile, Lan Rou embedded thedy that caught Baek Ain''s attention and ced it in herpetitor list. She shook her head because this young man attracted women''s attention like no tomorrow. She thought Yun Yun was an ident, but now? ''Ain, something about your charm is troublesome.'' She thought while sighing to herself. "Let''s go." She dragged Baek Ain to the nearest shop and bought food there. They rested for today and enjoyed Qingshan Town despite the weird gazes people gave them. A group of men tried to stop Lan Rou and snatch her from Baek Ain, only to get beaten by her a secondter. Those poor men got their balls kicked by Lan Rou. Rip, no descendant. The news about Lan Rou has spread all over Qingshan Town, considering she beat those men in a crowded street. And just as expected, a shady-looking man approached them in the restaurant. "Mm~!" Baek Ain ate his fried rice and watched the scene unfold. "Hello, Lady." The shady-looking man stepped up. "My name is Mu She. I''m the leader of Wolf Head Mercenary." "I heard some of my subordinates caused a problem. Why don''t we settle it down peacefully?" "Scram." Lan Rou didn''t even bother to see Mu She and scooped Baek Ain''s fried rice with her spoon. Mu She''s mouth twitched as he changed his attention to Baek Ain. "Young man, right here. Is it bothering you to hear a few of my exnations?" Baek Ain chewed his food and answered, "Sorry, man." "I don''t have any spare money on me." "I know life is hard, but I''m pretty sure the other restaurants give more donations." He continued, making Mu She look like a homeless man. "Pfft." Lan Rou chuckled while pping the table. "Hahaha~!" Her amusedughter filled the restaurant, causing Mu She''s face to redden in anger. However, Mu She held back his annoyance because this young man''s strength was unknown. ''My subordinate said this woman is around 4-Star Dou Master. That''s two realms higher than mine, and I can''t afford to offend her.'' The leader of Wolf Head Mercenary thought while clenching his hand. He walked away and nned something, not knowing Baek Ain had ced a tracker on him. Baek Ain and Lan Rou finished their dinners, renting an inn room for tonight. "Do you think he''d be brave enough to attack us?" Lan Rou questioned while lying on the bed. Baek Ain shook his head and replied, "It''s fifty, fifty." "From our first encounter, the way he talks and moves are like a rat with a vicious personality. He''s sneaky enough to use evil methods to attack you." "No, He probably justified ambushing you for attacking his subordinate first." Baek Ain looked at the window and added, "Unfortunately for him. The woman he was about to fight is Gale Demon herself." [Ding! Yi Xian and Mu She met each other in the inn nearby] Alicia notified Baek Ain. [Ding! You have triggered a quest] [Name: Woeful Poison Body''s Disaster] [Objective: Prevent Xiao Yi Xian from going berserk(0/1)] [Penalty: Qingshan Town''s Demise, A Birth of Walking Disaster] [Time Limit: 3 Hours] [Reward: Yi Xian''s affection +10% and 2x Senzu Bean] [Do you want to ept the quest?] [Yes/No] BOOM!! An intense Dou Qi eruption urred near Baek Ain''s inn, creating an ominous purple pir. The atmosphere soon filled with poisonous gas and stunned everyone within fifty meters radius. "Rou, take the civilians out of the area." "Okay." Lan Rou nodded calmly. Baek Ain frowned when seeing Xiao Yi Xian and mumbled, "I wonder what happened to her... Since no Xiao Yan is around and the Wolf Head Mercenary Group hasn''t moved to search for the inheritance, she shouldn''t have caused too much of a problem." "And from her face. She''s angry?" "Why, though?" He pondered while jumping from roof to roof, approaching the destroyed area. Chapter 33: Preventing a Disaster Chapter 33: Preventing a Disaster --- Chapter 32 --- "AAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!" Yi Xian shrieked and released intense poison Dou Qi into the air, shaking the building around her. She scowled at Mu She with a murderous re, swinging her w-like finger. "How dare you! How dare you use those innocent people as magical beast''s baits!" Yi Xian screamed at the top of her lungs. Her hatred toward Mu She is "literally." exploded. Mu She coughed a mouthful of blood and stared at Yi Xian solemnly. He is about to offer this woman a job to ambush Lan Rou, but when she hears his other n to avert the magical beast''s attention by using recruits, she suddenly bes furious like this. Everyone in Qingshan City knows Yi Xian. She''s known as Little Fairy Doctor, who helps injured people without expecting a return. And under that sweet demeanor, Mu She knows Yi Xian is a cold-blooded person like him. However, He incorrectly judged Yi Xian''s moralpass and ignited her anger. They are in the same 2-rank Dou Master realm, but Mu She believes Yi Xian''s presence is more menacing and dangerous than before. He could only grit his teeth and face her cautiously. Baek Ainnded on a tower''s roof and looked down, observing the fight between the Little Fairy Doctor and Mu She. They approach each other slowly, not giving a single opening to the opposite side. Mu She moved first and tested the water. Heunched a flurry of palm attacks, changing the air current in the area. "Soaring Killer Wind: Piercing Wind!" Facing the wind attack, Yi Xian maintained her frown and waved her hand down. Sheunched a poison Dou Qi like a projectile, sending a wave of purple energy. SWOOSH! BOOM! "Oh?" Baek Ain was "actually." amused by Yi Xian''s fighting style. After all, Yi Xian used her Dou Qi, simr to how Baek Ain used Energy st by concentrating in her palm before shooting it away. The only difference is their attributes. "Kuugh." Mu She tackled several meters away and felt his skin wriggling in pain. The poison Dou Qi has entered his body, invading the bloodstream and veins rapidly like a burning me. Yi Xian took her chance and attacked Mu She again. However, several members of Wolf Head Mercenary arrived and surrounded her. "Go away... Or I''ll kill you guys too." Yi Xian indifferently said. Her fingers have turned into purplish color, radiating with toxicity. "ATTACK HER!" Mu She shouted and sealed his subordinates'' fate. Yi Xian''s expression bes unbearably cold as she must take more lives now. Surprisingly, several hidden weapons flew at lightning-like speed and killed all of the Wolf Head Mercenary except Mu She. "Arggh!" "Kuargh! "Aaaah!" The mercenary couldn''t react and turned into lifeless bodies, falling to the ground with hidden weapons struck into their vital organs. Some got their body parts chopped and painted the area with red color. Mu She was speechless, catching a glimpse of a blue sh. "Hi there." Baek Ain choked Mu She from behind and lifted him casually like a sack of rice. "Uugh-!" Mu She''s eyes widened in disbelief when seeing Baek Ain. "You created some problems, didn''t you?" Baek Ain smiled at the infamous Little Fairy Doctor. Now that he saw her clearly, Yi Xian was indeed beautiful. "You..." Yi Xian remembered Baek Ain immediately. She hit him on the street identally at noon. Baek Ain shook his head andmented, "We don''t have much time, Little Fairy Doctor. Your condition worsened because of the prolonged usage of poison Dou Qi." "At this point... Woeful Poison Body will be uncontroble and kill everyone in Qingshan City." "Of course, you''ll also suffer." A bitter smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face because Woeful Poison Body is either a blessing or curse for people in BTTH''s world. Yi Xian clenched her hand and returned, "Are you telling me to stop here? Stop here and spare that trash''s life?" "Oh? Not really." Baek Ainughed in amusement. He threw Mu She at Yi Xian and added, "Here, you can kill him." "I caught this guy to stop him from screaming nonsense." Yi Xian saw the fingers mark on the trash''s neck and noticed he couldn''t utter a word. She let out a viciousugh and punched his chest through with melting poison. "Die..." She could see the disbelief on the face of Wolf Head Mercenary''s Leader. After all, this man had the worst moment in his life today. Baek Ain pped at this sight and said, "Okay, you have finished your business here. Let''s get out of this ce." "You don''t want to witness the Qingshan Town''s civilians see you as a monster, no?" "Why should I trust you?" Yi Xian tossed Mu She to the ground. "Fair, I guess. You don''t have to trust me, but either way. You''ll die sooner orter without me." Baek Ain said calmly. "Your choice is to follow me from now on." "Or life in shame, where people see you as a poisonous walking disaster." ''Iid the bait down.'' Baek Ain handed his right hand and waited for Yi Xian to make her choice. After all, He doesn''t have a problem with failing this quest. Yi Xian hesitated for a moment and noticed several people approaching this ce. Her eyes shut in fear, recalling how people saw her indifferently in the past. ''Monster.'' ''You killed us!'' ''You killed us, you monster!'' ''Rot in hell, you brat!'' ''I shouldn''t have let my wife birth you!!'' Yi Xian trembled, clutching her head in fear. Baek Ain sighed and wrapped his arm around Yi Xian''s waist, using Super Jump to leave the scene. He has burned all traces of Yi Xian''s Dou Qi, so there shouldn''t be any problem rted to her. "Here." He fed Yi Xian with a sleeping pill. It also put her Woeful Poison Body in a passive state. Baek Ain jumped from roof to roof and arrived at the inn where Lan Rou had been waiting for him. She saved all the civilians and returned beforehand. "Is she the source of that ominous Dou Qi?" Lan Rou questioned while staring at Yi Xian in Baek Ain''s arm. "Isn''t she the samedy who identally hit you on the street?" "This is too good to be a coincidence, Ain..." She suspiciously moved her gaze to Baek Ain. "It''s a coincidence." Baek Ain helplessly replied. "Hmm, still suspicious." "Yeah, whatever. We should leave now." "Like, right now?" "Yeah..." Baek Ain ced Yi Xian on his shoulder and hugged Lan Rou with his right arm. "Here we go." He jumped and soared to the sky, reaching the small mountain behind Qingshan Town. Heavenly Gryphon greeted them with a small yet happy cry, rubbing its head against Baek Ain''s clothes. Baek Ain patted the magical beast and ordered it to fly away. "Where are we going next?" Lan Rou asked while fixing her hair. "Tager Desert." Baek Ain answered casually. [Ding! You have finished the "Woeful Poison Body''s Disaster." quest] [Rewarding 2x Senzu Bean] "Nice." As they flew away from Qingshan Town, Baek Ain remembered something important. He abruptly ordered the Heavenly Gryphon to turn around and check the border of the magical beast forest nearby. "What are you doing?" Lan Rou tilted her head in confusion. Baek Ain grinned at her and answered, "Treasure!" Chapter 34: New Dou Techniques Chapter 34: New Dou Techniques --- Chapter 33 --- Baek Ain ordered the Heavenly Gryphon to check the magical beast forest near Qingshan Town. He used Sixth Sense and scanned the area as the 5-rank magical beast glided into the sky. "There it is." He spotted a cliff with too-natural cracks, which were "artificially." made to hide the inheritance inside it. He also noticed a dead tree hanging on the corner of the cliff. [Ding! Do you want to Sign-In the Poison Master''s Inheritance Cave?] ''Oh yeah, I haven''t Sign In today.'' Baek Ain recalled while jumping into the cliff''s side, smacking his hand against the wall. He exposed the cave''s entrance. ''Sure, Sign In.'' [Congrattions, host] [You have received "White Poison Art." and "Nine Earths Poison Core."] "This ce is quite old." Lan Roumented while bringing Yi Xian on her arm. She also possessed a high Poison Immunity, which means Woeful Poison Body won''t affect her. Well, Yi Xian is weaker than her in the first ce. As Baek Ain and Lan Rou checked the dark cave, Baek Ain checked his Sign-In rewards. His Sixth Sense hasn''t detected any dangers yet, and Lan Rou could protect herself. [Name: White Poison Art] [Type: Dou Technique/Support] [Grade: A+] [Description: White Poison Art is a growing-type Dou Technique, allowing the user to grow stronger by consuming a dangerous amount of poison. It started as a weak Huang-ss Skill, but as the user devoured more and more venom. The "White Poison Aura." will manifest and be strong enough to rival Woeful Poison Body] [Warning! Anyone with a Woeful Poison Body is "strictly." prohibited from learning the "White Poison Art." because it causes poison rampant in one''s body] [One small mistake and Woeful Poison Body will enter Dou Qi Deviation state] [Name: Nine Earths Poison Core] [Type: Magical Beast''s Core] [Grade: A+] [Description: A core of half-step 7-rank magical beast, Severing Earth Snake-Tailed Tortoise, who died after heavenly tribtion. It contained thick poison energy and resentment of the magical beast] Baek Ain smiled when checking these rewards out andmented, "Well, one more thing I could use to help Little Fairy Doctor, I guess." "Lan Rou-!" He was about to call Lan Rou when a skeleton suddenly attacked him out of nowhere. He dodged without using Lightning Impulse and smashed the skeleton''s rib cages with three strong punches, breaking all the bones into pieces. Bam! However, the skeleton returned to its original form a secondter. Baek Ain frowned and saw a tiny ck insect crawling between the bones. "I see..." He summoned a wish of Gnome''s beast me, burning the skeleton and the insect from the inside out. [Ding! You have killed Ancient Corpse Bug] Lan Rou pped her hand and said, "I trained you right." "You did." Baek Ain checked the skeleton, finding a scroll made of a magical beast''s pelt and three stone keys. He opened the scroll and was startled for a moment. His hazel-gold eyes widened in surprise while checking the school''s content. [Purifying Demonic Lotus me''s Map(1/3] "..." Baek Ain stared at the opened scroll silently. Lan Rou peeked from behind and mumbled, "Purifying Demonic Lotus me... Oh my, third-ranked Essence/Heavenly me in the whole world." "Aren''t you lucky, Ain?" Baek Ain shook his head and returned, "It''s not as easy as that, Rou. This map doesn''t even specify the location of Purifying Demonic Lotus me. It only gave off some clues and areas that aren''t even in Jia Ma Empire''s territory." "I''m basically searching for a strand of the haystack in the pile of needles." "That quote should be the opposite, no?" Lan Rou looked at him weirdly. Baek Ain shrugged and answered, "Counting the danger..." "Ah... True." "Also, Purifying Demonic Lotus me is a danger by itself." "Also, true..." Lan Rou''s expression hardened while imagining the scenario where Baek Ain had to fight countless Dou Qi Warriors. She shivered in worry because her lover wasn''t ready yet. He''s still young and green. And she''s still weakerpared to people in the famous sect. ''I should reach Dou King Realm quickly. At this point, I''ll be useless on his side.'' Lan Rou thought solemnly. Unfortunately, Baek Ain couldn''t notice Lan Rou''splex emotions. He''dfort her if he knew. They explored the hidden cave and discovered treasures such as gold coins, rare gems, magical beast''s bones, and even an Ice Spirit zing Grass used to create blood lotus pill. This grass is needed if Baek Ain wants to absorb Green Lotus Core me in the Tager Desert. "Ain,e here!" Lan Rou waved her hand, showing him three treasure boxes lined near a sparkling crystal. "Oh?" Baek Ain went to her and pulled out the three stone keys immediately. As he opened the treasure boxes, three scrolls appeared before them. The first is a pitch-ck scroll unfolded, having an eagle''s wings ornament on each side. The second scroll is pink with a bright purple edge, giving off an eerie sensation. Andstly, a brown-colored scroll with some burned edges [Eagle''s Wings Technique(B+)] [Seven Colored Poison Scroll(B+)] [Blood Reversion Technique(A)] Baek Ain didn''t have to open Eagle''s Wings Technique to know its content because it is the Flying Dou Technique Xiao Yan used in the original story. "Here, for you. High Xuan-ss Flying Dou Technique." He handed the Eagle''s Wings Technique to Lan Rou. After, inside the Eagle''s Wings Technique scroll, the creator ced Purple Cloud ck Fire Eagle''s soul and wings, allowing only one person to learn it. And Baek Ain trusted Lan Rou''s will was strong enough to defeat the 5-ss magical beast''s soul. "Don''t worry about me. I''ve trained a simr technique." Baek Ain recalled the Flying Dou Technique from Yao Men''s memories called Wings of Freedom. This technique requires wings from a 5-rank magical beast, which Baek Ain had after finishing the beast tamer''s quest. "Thanks." Lan Rou smiled happily. Baek Ain nced at the system map andmented, "It''s better if you learn it here. The boost you could receive will be humongous once you master it." "Hehe, the Gale Demon will be even faster." Lan Rou handed the sleeping Yi Xian to him and responded, "Then, guard me, handsome." She sat on the corner and started learning the Eagle''s Wing Technique, having her gray-colored eyes fade in dim light. Baek Ain waited several hours until Lan Rou conquered the Flying Dou Technique, spurting purple-feathered wings on her creamy back. She gasped in surprise and twirled around. "Sess!" She hugged Baek Ain. "I know you can do it." Baek Ain hugged her back. "Now, it''s your turn to guard me." "Hmm?" "I also want to learn a new technique. It''s quite risky, you see..." "Sure." Lan Rou watched Baek Ain sitting on a t cave floor and picking out a core from a 6-rank magical beast. It''s not Amethyst Winged Lion''s core, so she was confused. ''Where did Ain get that?'' Lan Rou thought to herself. [Ding! You have consumed "Nine Earths Poison Core."] [Ding! You have met the requirement to learn the "White Poison Art."] [Ding! Poison Immunity(A+) >>> Poison Immunity(S)] [White Poison Art has leveled up to level 10] [You have awakened White Poison Aura] ... ... Baek Ain drifted to the dream world for a few seconds and awakened to see sunlight touching his face. "Too bright..." He groaned slightly. "How long have I been meditating?" "Almost an entire night," Lan Rou answered while bringing a warm soup for him. "Here, drink it while it''s hot." "Though, you might want to talk with that girl soon." She pointed her finger at quiet Yi Xian. Baek Ain sighed while epting the bowl from Lan Rou''s hand and answered, "Will do." Chapter 35: Recruiting the Little Fairy Doctor Chapter 35: Recruiting the Little Fairy Doctor --- Chapter 34 --- After filling his stomach with the soup prepared by Lan Rou, Baek Ain popped a mouth-refreshing pill and walked to Yi Xian. He looks nervous for some reason. Yi Xian silently sat at the entrance of the Poison Master''s Inheritance Cave, staring at the sunrise with her calm green eyes. Her face is filled withplex emotions, making Baek Ainugh bitterly inside. "Hi, morning." Baek Ain greeted her, sitting at the entrance as well. Yi Xian nced at him and replied, "Hi." "Yesterday..." "No one in Qingshan Town saw you rampaging. I guaranteed that." Baek Ain immediately answered. "And the Wolf Head Mercenary Group is disbanded because all their members died." "Anyway, you haven''t answered my offer." "I''ll die soon..." Yi Xian suddenly stated and closed her eyes. "The Woeful Poison Body, just as you said, has reacted violently in thest few days." "At this point, my life will end too." "epting your offer won''t change my fate. Might as well jump from this cliff and ascend to heaven." "Aih, why so suicidal?" Baek Ain couldn''t believe thisdy. "It''s just a Woeful Poison Body. I can suppress it for now and find a way to cure it soon." Yi Xian''s green eyes actually tightened as she looked at Baek Ain with amazement. She has searched countless medicine records rted to Woeful Poison Body and even asked 3-ss alchemists from ck Rock City, but none of them could help her condition. Does that mean this young man before her is 4-ss Alchemist or even higher? ''That can''t be...'' Yi Xian shook her head. Even the most talented person in the Jia Ma Empire is only a 6-ss Alchemist named Gu He, the Pill King. "You''re too young for that. Bluffing also has its limit." Baek Ain shrugged and returned, "Limit exists to get surpassed." "Oh, by the way... I haven''t introduced myself." "My name is Baek Ain. You can call me Ain." "Baek Ain? That''s a pretty unusual name." Yi Xian''s sad expression softens slightly. "My name is Yi Xian." "Still, if only finding the cure for my cursed Woeful Poison Body was as easy as you said." She chuckled sarcastically, "I''d dly be your servant if you could do that." "Okay then." Baek Ain confidently nodded. He suddenly grabbed Yi Xian''s wrist and used Life Drain on her, absorbing her life energy which also paired with her poison Dou Qi. White Poison Art reacted and became strong indirectly. [White Poison Art''s Proficiency +0.4%] [White Poison Art''s Proficiency +0.5%] [White Poison Art''s Proficiency +0.3%] "No, you can''t!" Yi Xian panicked when realizing what Baek Ain was doing with her Woeful Poison Body. She tried to move Baek Ain''s hand away, but it wouldn''t budge. "My poison is dangerous! You''ll die!" She desperately wanted Baek Ain to be alive. Baek Ain shrugged and answered, "I''m fine." "Stop being dramatic and see if there are symptoms in my body." "See." He added while lifting his other hand, which is healthy white without any blemish. "H-How...?" Yi Xian was speechless. Yi Xian has watched her loved ones suffer because of this cursed body of hers. Once, she was taken care of by an elderly couple. They are sweet grandpa and grandma, but then Yi Xian''s Woeful Poison Body goes on a rampage and affects them with deadly poison. They died with a smile on their face before her very own eyes. They didn''t me Yi Xian, which made her more guilty instead. Yi Xian couldn''t sleep without remembering theirst smiles for her. After that, Yi Xian wandered around the Dou Qi Continent and arrived at the Jia Ma Empire, residing in a small ce called Qingshan Town. She gathered enough status to livefortably, but her fears came to hunt her again. Even in Yi Xian''s wildest dream, she never thought someone could live near her. She has epted her fate to live alone on a mountain, dying under the sunrise like this. However, a young man she met by chance showed her an opportunity. An opportunity for Yia Xian to live normally. Just like everyone else in this beautiful world. She wished to enjoy her life to the fullest without fear of Woeful Poison Body. Drip! Tears areing from Yi Xian''s green eyes. "I epted your offer... You can order me to do anything besides harming innocent people to cure this cursed body." "Anything?" "Mm, Anything." "Even an indecent order?" "Y-Yes..." "I''m just joking, Yi Xian." Baek Ainughed helplessly. The world of cultivation is surely wild. [Ding! White Poison Art has leveled up to level 11] Baek Ain released Yi Xian''s wrist and asked, "How does it feel?" "A lot better." Yi Xian smiled excitedly, stretching her well-endowed body around. Baek Ain could see some spots he shouldn''t have seen and faked a cough. He looked away andmented, "Well, there is no grand recruiting, but wee to my Shadow Guard''s Squad, Yi Xian." "And From now on, you''ll follow my order and train your Woeful Poison Body." "That''s..." Yi Xian clenched her hand. Baek Ain grabbed her hand and said, "Nothing is more dangerous than unrestrained power." "A wise man once said, with great poweres great responsibility." "Even though I could suppress your Woeful Poison Body, we should be prepared for the worst. What if I''m not on your side? You can''t just stand there and let everyone die, no?" "Trust me. Everything will be alright." Baek Ain smiled warmly at her. "Ain..." Yi Xian felt touched. [...] [This is the legendary talk of the harem protagonist...] Aliciamented with her monotonous tone. ''Hey, I''m doing a great job here!'' Baek Ainined internally. [You didn''t even deny it, host] "..." Baek Ain. ... ... After Baek Ain shared the information about the Shadow Guard and how to train the Woeful Poison Body, Yi Xian officially joined his group now. His conviction skill isn''t that bad, after all. Baek Ain doesn''t know he was Yi Xian''s onlyst hope. Lan Rou sipped water from her bamboo container and saw Baek Ain walking with the depressed girl. She frowned and sighed inside because he picked her anyway in the end. ''I wonder what face Lady Fei would make when I ry this news?'' She thought amusingly. Baek Ain walked to Lan Rou and introduced Yi Xian to her, "Lan Rou, this is Yi Xian. Our new party member." "Yi Xian, this is Lan Rou. She''s my teacher and lover." Lan Rou blushed slightly but felt proud and happy inside when Baek Ain mentioned her like that. She held her head high and looked at Yi Xian smugly. "Lover... I thought you were young?" Yi Xian questioned curiously. "I Am." Baek AIn nodded while shrugging his shoulders. "My fifteen birthday is close, though." Yi Xian hummed and nced back at Lan Rou, "How old are you then, Senior Lan?" "..." Lan Rou didn''t expect such a tant question from this girl. "My age..." "Your age is?" "My age is a secret..." "..." Baek Ain is also curious, but let''s not step onto andmine. Chapter 36: Tager Desert Chapter 36: Tager Desert --- Chapter 35 --- Baek Ain, Lan Rou, and Yi Xian stayed in the Poison Master''s Inheritance Cave for two more days. Even though Baek Ain has suppressed Yi Xian''s Woeful Poison Body, it''s not enough to make Yi Xian function normally. After the Life Drain Session, Baek Ain increased his White Poison Art Proficiency to level 12. Of course, he feeds Yi Xian with more docile venom because her poison is the same as the life force. Yi Xian wanted to cure her Woeful Poison Body''s impulse, but that would be impossible with her current strength. And surprisingly, her cultivation soared to 5-Star Dou Master. After gaining and mastering the Eagle''s Wings Technique, Lan Rou broke through in 6-Star Dou Spirit Realm, close to 7-star. Still, she preferred to wait until her Dou Qi settled down first. The three of them also be closer to each other, with Lan Rou and Yi Xian sometimes bantering lightly. Baek Ain hoped they''d get along well in the future. Or so he thought. Baek Ain meditated on the edge of a cliff, epting the sunlight right on his face. This routine would make him ufortable five months ago, but training until now makes his sense better and more durable. [Sixth Sense''s Proficiency +0.5%] [Sixth Sense''s Proficiency +0.6%] [Sixth Sense''s Proficiency +0.4%] [Breathing''s Proficiency +0.3%] [Breathing''s Proficiency +0.1%] [Breathing''s Proficiency +0.4%] [Record of the Burning World''s Proficiency +0.1%] [Record of the Burning World''s Proficiency +0.1%] "That''s a wrap, Ah~!" He let out afortable yawn, stretching his body in delight. "Hello, world." "Good morning." [Ding! Do you want to Sign-In the Poison Master''s Inheritance Cave?] "Go ahead, Alicia." [Congrattions, host] [You have obtained 1x "Low Dou Spirit''s Weapon: Corrupted Scythe." and 5-ss Magical Beast''s Wood Core] [Name: Corrupted Scythe] [Type: Weapon] [Grade: B+] [Description: A scythe made from dark steel alloy, pretty durable and flexible to be used recklessly. It has a sharp edge that could cause extreme bleeding if targeted properly] [Name: Soft-Boned Deer''s Core] [Type: Material/ Magical Beast''s Core] [Grade: B+] [Description: A core of Soft-Boned Deer known as the Blessed Creature of the forest. It has potent Wood Dou Qi and could get used as a pill-making ingredient] Baek Ain pulled the Corrupted Scythe out, seeing a crescent moon-like de spanning over a meter. He held the brownish handle and feltfortable as the weapon was "actually." made of the same material. There is no extra material, such as wood. He swung the scythe around and tried to imbue his Dou Qi into it, which was a sess. The de shone dimly with orange color. "Not bad. The synergy is inferior to White Light Chakra Sabre, but I could make it work.." Baek Ain had never used a scythe before, but he could learn it. And his White Light Chakra Sabre was chipped when parrying Amethyst Winged Lion''s attack. This scythe is a decent recement until he finds a skilled cksmith to fix the tanto. As for the magical beast''s core, he could use itter. "Ain, we are ready." Lan Rou walked out of the cave with slightly damp hair. Yi Xian followed shortly after with wet hair as well. They must have taken a bath inside there. Baek Ain smiled helplessly and gently caressed Lan Rou''s hair with her hand, drying her Gnome''s beast me. After all, He could control the temperaturefortably enough for her. "There. You can catch a cold with wet hair, you know?" He reprimanded her. Lan Rou couldn''t muster her embarrassment to say that she wanted to be spoiled by Baek Ain. She looked at him with a slightly reddened cheek and replied, "I forgot." "I don''t want you to be sick, so don''t forget next." Baek Ain pecked her on the forehead. Since he was 15 centimeters shorter than Lan Rou, he had to tip-toed a little. "Hehe~!" Yi Xian giggled in amusement when seeing this sight. Not wanting to ruin their magical moment, Yi Xian waited for two minutes and said, "Ain, my hair is wet too." "Can you help me?" "You can use a towel." Lan Roumented casually. Yi Xian smiled and returned, "Eh~! But I want to feel Ain''s beast me on my hair. You''re making afy face before, Senior Lan. So I am curious now." "It''s not like I''m stealing your lover or anything, no?" ''This girl...'' Baek Ain was speechless. He sighed and snapped his finger, sending a wisp of Gnome''s beast me at Yi Xian''s hair. It was quick, but Yi Xian did feelfortable. Something about Baek Ain''s me can calm her head down. "Thanks." "You''re wee." Baek Ain whistled and summoned Heavenly Gryphon, telling the 5-rank magical beast to get ready in a few minutes. He nced at the Poison Master''s Inheritance Cave and sealed it with a sturdy-looking rock. Even though not much, Baek Ain and Lan Rou have altered the cave into the temporary base for Shadow Guard. "Let''s go." Baek Ain jumped to the Heavenly Gryphon''s back. "Mm." 2x. The twodies followed him. "To the Tager Desert!" Ciao! Heavenly Gryphon released an enthusiastic cry and flew to the horizon, skipping cloud after cloud. ... ... Tager Desert is "actually." located east of the Jia Ma Empire border. It is the territory of the Snake People. And the outer region is where humans live. High above the clouds, Heavenly Gryphon glided through and spotted snake people killing humans mercilessly. A young man dropped from the sky and waved his scythe, killing every snake person in the area. He saved the humans and said, "Go away from this ce." "Cherish your life... It''s not safe here." Baek Ain returned to the Heavenly Gryphon with Super Jump and was "immediately." greeted by Yi Xian''s sad expression. "What happened?" He asked while tilting his head. Yi Xian shook her head and replied, "It''s nothing." "I just recall a sad experience of mine." "No matter where it was, death always follows." Lan Rou nodded andmented, "Well, this is the reality we must live in, so don''t cry over spilled milk. Live your life to the fullest." "So, I must forget those miseries?" "No, idiot. I didn''t say anything about forgetting your misery. Kept that trauma as a reminder and became stronger." "Don''t call me an idiot, Senior Lan!" "But you are one..." "Hmph!" Yi Xian swayed her head and pouted. [Your harem is doing fine, host] Alicia suddenlymented. "..." Baek Ain doesn''t want to hear that. ''Shut up, Alicia.'' Heavenly Gryphon continued to fly above the seemingly endless desert and stopped after a couple of miles. [Ding! You have triggered a mission] [Name: Free the ves] [Objectives: Saves at least 15 ves from Snake People''s grasp(0/15)] [Penalty: None] [Time Limit: 12 hours] [Reward: 1x Random Skill and 1x Random Equipment] [Do you want to ept the quest?] ''About time...'' Baek Ain stared at the system panel with a wry expression because a quest like this was "literally." triggered to test his moralpass. ''Well, the reward is nice.'' He epted the quest. Baek Ain knew there was nothing wrong with being kind, but it depended on the situation and person to person. He told Lan Rou and Yi Xian about the ves'' part and asked them to help. "Sure, everything for my Ain." Lan Rou responded firmly. "I''ll help." Yi Xian clenched her hand. Baek Ain nodded thankfully and said, "We''re going to do this quickly." Chapter 37: Miserable Qing Lin Chapter 37: Miserable Qing Lin --- Chapter 36 --- Inside the underground prison, a petite girl with braided green hair and emerald-like eyes is lying on the sandy floor. Her oval face was cute and delicate, like a pretty porcin doll. She appeared to be eleven or twelve years old, wearing a beh(belly dancer suit), which wasn''t enough to cover her weak yet malnourished body. This girl''s name is Qing Lin. She''s a ve born from a female human ravished by the snake people, birthed to this world, and suffering from a young age. Qing Lin has been trapped in this hell hole for years, watching the moon and sun change every. Qing Lin doesn''t know how much she hoped someday she''d be free. "Water..." "Water..." Qing Lin crawled on the floor, reaching for a jug of dirty water she stole from an oasis nearby. She drank the water and gulped the mud down her throat, feeling her thirst quenched. It was bitter and dirty, but she couldn''t do anything about it. How long has it been since she drank clean water? When the female ve called "mother." was alive? Even so, Qing Lin couldn''t remember her mother''s face well. Cough! Cough! Qing Ling tried to run away a few weeks ago but was "quickly." caught up by the snake people after a day. She was thrown into a hole filled with venomous insects and bitten several times. Crying won''t help because she couldn''t even speak. And then Qing Lin awakened an incredible power. She could understand and speak with magical beasts, specifically snake-type magical beasts. She finally has a friend named Little Brown, a small sand snake living near her prison cell. Hiss! A small sand snake slithered out of the hole and rubbed its little head against Qing Lin''s cheek. "Little brown... How was your day?" "Hmm? You''re doing fine. That sounds great." "I''m doing great as well, hehe~!" Qing Lin opened her mouth, revealing that precious smile. The sand snake felt the sadness behind Qing Lin''s smile. "I''m fine." "My life is always like this." "I hope it could be better, though. If I could get clean water, tasty food, andfortable clothes, my life would be happy." Qing Lin shook her head and added bitterly, "Hmm, What am I talking about? There are no such things in this world..." "Right?" BOOOOOOOOM!! An explosion swept over the entrance of the underground prison, shaking everything. Qing Lin''s emerald-like eyes widened in surprise as she told Little Brown to run away. "Go away. You''re not safe here." Even when her life was in danger, Qing Lin cared about her little friend first. The sand snake followed Qing Ling''s order, slithering away from the prison cell. Screams and roars echoed all over the underground prison cell. The snake people guarding this ce were "mercilessly." ughtered by someone, someone more powerful than them. Qing Ling''s emerald-like eyes blinked as she watched blood flowing into the gap of her prison cell. She shivered in fear and mumbled, "Is this my end?" Crack! BOOM! The prison cell''s stone door got destroyed into pieces. Qing Lin closed her eyes tight and peeked slowly, seeing the badly-beaten face of the snake people. It''s male snake-people whoshed her with a whip in the past. Tap! Someone entered Qing Ling''s prison cell. "D-Don''t kill me!" Qing Lin bowed and rubbed her forehead against the dirty floor. "P-Please don''t kill me." ... ... After destroying the underground prison apart and freeing some ves, he arrived at the dirty-looking prison cell. Baek Ain defeated 2-rank Dou Master Snake People and killed him by destroying this guy''s brain to a pulp. "What''s this..." Baek Ain frowned upon entering the dirty prison room. He saw a petite girl kneeling on the floor, shivering like a rabbit. Baek Ain crouched down and lifted the girl''s chin, "There is no way..." "Hey, what''s your name?" The girl opened her eyes slowly in anxiety and replied, "Q-Qing Lin." Baek Ain was shocked inside because Qing Lin was the same girl Xiao Yan saved by chance from the snake people. And just looking at her current situation makes him realize she went through worse than the original. It makes Baek Ain question whether this happened because of him or the alternative world. ''Let''s not overthink it.'' Baek Ain shook his head. ''Focus on freeing the ve first.'' Baek Ain grabbed Qing Lin''s waist and put her on his shoulder. She panicked, but he immediately assured her, "Calm down." "I''m here to save you." "You can close your eyes if you are afraid of blood." "I''m not afraid." Qing Lin responded firmly. After all, she has seen so much spilled in her life. Baek Ain smiled and returned, "It''s good then." Waving his scythe, Baek Ain shed through several prison cells at once and killed any snake people who appeared before his eyes. He doesn''t care about their reasoning because no evidence shall remain after cleaning this ce. Except for the ve, as he''d ced them under Miteer Family''s care and given them the option to be his subordinate. Not too long ago, he realized an organization is "actually." needed for his influence and power to grow. Baek Ain cleaned the underground prison, and Qing Lin was amazed at his strength. Her emerald-like eyes stared at him as if he was a star. He''s a bright star that appeared to grant her little wish. ''I thought it was a myth?'' Qing Lin''s will to live ignited once again. Maybe this time. Yes, maybe this time, she could livefortably. Baek Ain sliced through a massive rock and discovered a muscr snake man. He frowned and pointed his scythe at him. "Oy, are you the leader of this ce?" The snake-man scowled and screamed, "Human!" "How dare you invade-!" Before the snake man can finish his words, Baek Ain has sliced him in half like a vegetable. It was so quick for normal eyes to see. [Ding! You have killed 9-Rank Dou Master] "Are you okay?" Baek Ain asked Qing Lin. Qing Lin smiled a little and replied, "I''m okay." Even though Qing Lin''s voice is small and cute, Baek Ain can sense Qing Lin''s dread has lessened by a lot. He patted her back and said, "Let''s get out of this ce." "Mm." ... ... BOOOOOOOOOOOOOMM! Baek Ain used Super Jump and broke the underground prison from the inside. He lifted his right hand and summoned Gnome''s beast me,busting the fire continuously for a few seconds. "Burn." Heunched a golden fire wave down and swallowed everything in heat. "Little brown..." Qing Lin worriedly looked at the prison. "Little brown?" "My friend, she''s a sand snake." "Oh, you mean this snake." Baek Ain loosened his clothes and released a small sand snake from his sleeve. "This young beast is fighting a snake man outside your prison." Qing Lin hugged the snake and noticed something wrong, "But little brown doesn''t look good..." "Well, she''s tired." Baek Ain chuckled in amusement. "I see." Qing Lin rubbed the sand snake''s head gently. "Thank you, mister." "Thank you for saving me." Baek Ain waved his hand and said, "It''s nothing." "I''m not doing it for you, anyway... It was personal interest." [...] [Ding! You have finished the "Free the ves." quest] Chapter 38: Subordinates? Chapter 38: Subordinates? --- Chapter 37 --- [Ding! You have finished "Free the ves." quest] [You have saved 43 ves and exceeded the objectives] [Calcting the proper reward...] [...] [Rewarding host with 2x Random Skill and 2x Random Equipment] At Rock Desert City. Hearing Alicia''s notification, Baek Ain smiled and leaned against the pub''s counter. He looked at the forty-three ves his team rescued from the underground prison and watched them eat like no tomorrow. Hic! Hic! Qing Lin cried while scooping fluffy white rice into her mouth. She would have never thought something could be this delicious, rendering Baek Ain''s group speechless. Yi Xian wiped tears from Qing Lin''s face and asked, "Don''t cry. Just eat slowly." "No one will steal it from you." "Here, water." She ced a ss of water on the counter for the green-haired girl, making her cry even more. "Uwaaa~!!" Qing Lin cried while hugging Yi Xian. "T-Thank you." Yi Xian smiled and patted Qing Lin''s back,forting the girl from her trauma. "Is it delicious?" She asked while wiping tears from Qing Lin''s face again. Qing Lin excitedly bobbed her head and answered, "It''s the most delicious thing I ever ate!" "I see..." Yi Xian maintained a calm expression, but she was shocked deep inside. Hearing Qing Lin''s replies, She couldn''t help but clench her hand tightly and question what this girl went through in her heart. This world is truly unfair. After an hour, everyone finished their food and drinks. Lan Rou drank her bamboo water andmented, "After this, we''ll send you guys to the nearest branch of the Miteer Family. Remember, we have given you guys a choice to be part of this young man''s group or live your life like before." "It''s up to you... But I''d not guarantee your safety for thetter choice." "So straightforward." Baek Ainughed wryly. Lan Rou crossed her arms and added, "I''ve given them enough time to devour those foods." Even though Lan Rou sounds indifferent, the ves stared at her with thankful look as she saved them from that hell hole. Some ves don''t have to think about it and are ready to follow Baek Ain. It''s not like they have a better choice. Live like they used to be? No, they don''t have the capabilities to do that anymore after losing so many things. Those snake people have caused extreme despair and sexual abuse. One person kneeled before Lan Rou and Baek Ain. It was a woman with a scar on her face and long red hair. "I''ll follow you." She said firmly. Other ves kneeled afterward and followed, "Please ept us as your subordinates. We''ll do anything." "Me too!" Qing Lin wanted to kneel. Yi Xian quickly put Qing Lin on the chair and shook her head. "Don''t... Just enjoy your foodfortably. You can do thatter." "Yeah, just enjoy your food first, Qing Lin." Baek Ain waved his hand dismissively. He looked at the kneeling ves and added, "Well, you make a fine decision right here." "However, do not think it like I give this chance freely." "I wanted you guys to prove your values to me." "In two years, show me the result of your hard work." "Yes, Young Master!" They responded immediately. Baek Ain''s mouth twitched as he opened his mouth again, "Don''t call me that..." ... ... Baek Ain paid for the food and bought four carriages for his new subordinates, telling them to travel in the morning. They have to rest tonight because traveling at night isn''t a good choice. He also ordered the Heavenly Gryphon to guard the convoy as he didn''t know what kind of wack things could happen in the street. He has seen many bizarre things in this world. As Baek Ain, Lan Rou, and Yi Xian walked into the inn. Qian Lin suddenly grabbed Baek Ain''s long sleeve and said, "U-Um, Boss Ain?" "Pfft." Lan Rou couldn''t help butugh when hearing this nickname. Baek Ain sighed and pushed Lan Rou to the inn, leaving only him, Yi Xian, and Qin Lin outside. "Do you want to say something?" He asked calmly. "About the carriage... Can I follow you instead?" Qing Lin fumbled with her fingers. "I''ll be a good servant, trust me!" "After being saved, I wanted to be a good maid. Of course, I''ll prove my skills while serving you." "P-Please..." "Aww~! How precious." Yi Xiangmented on the side. She was "literally." deeply moved by Qing Lin''s words. Baek Ain thought about Qing Lin''s ability and answered, "Sure." "You can follow my group." "Sleep tight tonight, Qing Lin. We are going to the inner area of the Tager Desert tomorrow." He patted Qing Lin''s head gently and walked into the inn, smiling because Qing Lin''s ability to control a snake-type magical beast is valuableter on. "Call me Big Sister Xian from now on." Yi Xian hugged Qing Lin and brought her inside as well. "Mm!" Qing Lin happily returned with a nod. Entering his rented room, Baek Ain slumped onto the bed and felt Lan Rou''s presence in the bathroom. He wanted to join her in the bath but decided to check the quest''s reward first. ''Open my reward, Alicia.'' [Okay] [Opening 2x Random Skill and 2x Random Equipments] [Ding! Congrattions, host!] [You have obtained...] [Last Man Standing(F)] [Howl of Sovereign White Tiger(S)] [Cape of Evening Breeze(A)] [Wanderer''s Handguard(C)] "Oh? Lucky." Baek Ain''s hazel gold eyes brightened in expectation. [Name: Last Man Standing] [Type: Passive Skill] [Grade: F] [Description: Upon activation, the wielder of this skill will be invincible for 1 second in near-death condition] [Name: Howl of Sovereign White Tiger(S)] [Type: Active Skill] [Grade: S] [Description: Release a violent roar toward the enemy and stun them for 10 seconds. Weak-willed targets will receive immense damage to their souls] [Warning! If the opponent''s will is higher, they could lessen the stun''s period] [Name: Cape of Evening Breeze] [Type: Equipment] [Grade: A] [Description: Cape of Evening Breeze is a cape created and blessed by elven master craftsmen, allowing the user to move nimbly like a breeze and manipte wind within five meters] [Name: Wanderer''s Handguard] [Type: Equipment] [Grade: C] [Description: A worn-out yet sturdy left handguard used by a dying wanderer. It''s unknown who made it, but the wearer of this handguard will receive less kickback when dealing with melee weapons] "These skills and items are amazing..." Baek Ain mumbled while thinking about something. Last Man Standing ignored the cultivation realm and allowed Baek Ain to be invincible for one second. One second isn''t long, but he could flip the table and win with a propereback. As for the Howl of Sovereign White Tiger, it is a niche and overpowering skill in many situations. It''s a perfect pair with Last Man Standing. The cape and handguard are also helpful. "Hey, handsome~!" Lan Rou''s head suddenly peeked out of the bathroom. "We can have a good time here." "Are you going to make me wait?" Baek Ain jumped from the bed with a grin and replied, "Hehe, If you say so." That night, the second floor echoed with groans and pping noises. Chapter 39: The Ice Emperor, Hai Bodong Chapter 39: The Ice Emperor, Hai Bodong --- Chapter 38 --- The next day, Baek Ain and his group watched the four carriages depart from the Rock Desert City. The 5-rank magical beast Heavenly Gryphon followed his new subordinates stealthily from the sky, watching out for any possible harm. Yi Xian brushed Baek Ain''s elbow andmented, "I know you two are lovers, but please do it in moderation." "The inn''s wall is thin. We couldn''t sleep at allst night." She added with slightly baggy eyes. Qing Lin nodded silently but blushed instead because if Baek Ain wanted to, she could serve him in the bed. Of course, Baek Ain most likely rejected her idea because he wasn''t interested in younger girls. Cough! Baek Ain cleared his throat with a cough and replied, "W-Well, I suppose we were loudst night. My bad." Lan Rou stayed quiet the whole time, but a grin was "evidently." stered on her beautiful face. She is satisfied after a great session with her lover Ain. She couldn''t spend more time with Baek Ain in the Miteer Family, but here on their journey? Baek Ain is all hers. Well, there are some newpetitors, and Lan Rou would give them the benefit of the doubt because Baek Ain will form a harem sooner orter. ''I haven''t written news about our journey in the past few days. I wonder what kind of face Lady Fei will make when knowing this?'' Lan Rou thought to herself. Yi Xian rubbed her face to relieve the tension and asked, "So... What''s next? Visiting the Tager Desert''s inner area again?" "About that..." Baek Ain nced at another part of the Rock Desert City. He requested Alicia to scan every building with low temperaturesst night, which allowed him to find a library 469 meters away from the inn. Even though his information iscking, Baek Ain sure Hai Bodong is living in the Rock Desert City after getting defeated by Queen Medusa. After all, the Ice Emperor of the Miteer Family had his cultivation sealed. From Dou Emperor to peak Dou Spirit, causing Hai Bodong unable to return to the Miteer Family. That''s how it should be, but Baek Ain isn''t sure because this world is an alternative reality. He sighed internally at this dilemma and said, "Let''s visit the local library first. We need more information about the Tager Desert." Baek Ain doesn''t want to appear all-knowing, as variables could happen anytime around him. As they walked to the library and conversed with people from Rock Desert City, Baek Ain discovered the people in this city were weirdly optimistic about their living conditions. Well, snake people are still a fear factor to them, but the mercenaries have been protecting this city for years. Mercenaries? That''s it? This city won''tst long because Xiao Yan won''t be here to protect it. Xiao Yan''s older brothers, who are part of the Desert Metal Mercenary Company, could call for help. However, it would be toote. ''And I don''t have time to y saint...'' Baek Ainmented while stepping into the library. It''s a tall building with sandy sand all over it, having a blue g waving on top of it. "Yi Xian, Qing Lin, you two wait outside." Baek Ain expected a hostile reaction from Hai Bodong, so he didn''t want them to suffer "extremely." low temperatures. And thank god Yi Xian and Qing Lin aren''t stubborn. Baek Ain nced at Lan Rou and said, "Prepare your shadow guard''s badge." Lan Rou shrugged and showed Baek Ain a badge near her left chest area covered under her robe. He was caught off guard and told Lan Rou to put it somewhere less provocative. "Oh my, Ain is flustered." Lan Rou teased him, putting the badge on her shoulder instead. Baek Ain smiled helplessly andmented, "I don''t want other males to catch your beauty. Some people are just too dumb for their good. What makes them annoying is the fact they have powerfully bullshit backgrounds." Lan Rou shrugged in understanding because she had seen many arrogant young masters on the streets. "Anyway, let''s enter." Baek Ain knocked on the front and heard a calm voice from inside. "Enter..." It was an elderly voice. Baek Ain gently pushed the front door open with Lan Rou on his back and walked inside, seeing a tall yet middle-aged man with long light blue hair and a beard on his rocking wood chair. He nced at Baek Ain and asked, "Do you need something, traveler?" Baek Ain calmed his breathing and said, "Ice Emperor." SWOOSH! A violent gush of cold wind brushed Baek Ain immediately. He pulled the Corrupted Scythe from his inventory and imbued it with Gnome''s beast me, shing with the Ice Dou Qi of Hai Bodong. [Lightning Impulse] [Parry] nk! BOOM! The whole ce is covered by thick ice, leaving only a fiery spot where Baek Ain and Lan Rou stand. As both elements shed fiercely, Baek Ain gazed at the Ice Emperor solemnly because Hai Bodong still had this much strength after his cultivation sealed to Dou Spirit Realm. Baek Ain could rival him with Golden Crow''s Possession, but he''s not here to contest power with Hai Bodong. Lan Rou stepped forward with her badge and said, "Ice Emperor. I''m Lan Rou from the Shadow Guard Unit." "We are here to request you back to the Miteer Family." "Shadow Guard..." Hai Bodong''s eyes widened in surprise. He hasn''t seen that familiar badge for a while. He turned off his Ice Dou Qi and walked to Lan Rou, snatching the badge from her. He looked at the Miteer Family''s secret symbol carved onto the badge and mumbled, "Gale Demon... I remember now. You are the talentedss from Yafei''s group?" "Yes. That''d be me." Lan Rou nodded amusingly. Hai Bodong rubbed his forehead and handed the badge back to Lan Rou, staring at her withplex emotion. "Even though I wanted to return, with my current strength, it would be impossible." He said bitterly. "As you can see and feel, my cultivation has been reduced to a mere peak Dou Spirit. I''m not a Dou Emperor anymore." "Queen Medusa." Baek Ain suddenly opened his mouth. "Your cultivation is sealed by her, right?" Hai Bodong frowned and scowled, "How did you know... Brat?" ''This senile old man...'' Baek Ain''s mouth twitched slightly. "Your neck, I can see a weird symbol like a poison mark." "Since you got trapped in this pitiful city, I only have to guess who''s strong enough to do something like this to you." "And the only person stuck in my head is Queen Medusa, the ruler of Snake People and Tager Desert." "..." Hai Bodong was speechless. To think this brat could figure out such a thing is insane. Not only that, but this brat also resists his ice. "Yafei recruited a monstrousd into the shadow guard." Baek Ain smiled at Hai Bodong and replied, "She is." "We are engaged too, you know?" Crack! "What?!" Hai Bodong''s ice cracked when hearing that. Chapter 40: Recovering Hai Bodongs Strength Chapter 40: Recovering Hai Bodong''s Strength --- Chapter 39 --- "What?!" Hai Bodong''s aura violently exploded when listening to Baek Ain''s replies. His Dou Qi filled the room and froze everything quickly. Baek Ain isn''t affected by this because of his Gnome''s beast me and reacts calmly, melting some ice here and there. He watched Hai Bodong''s expression turn grimly dark as if he was stealing something precious to him. "You? A hairless brat is my niece''s fiance? It must be a joke." "Tell me it was a joke." "It''s not..." Baek Ain replied helplessly. "The elders of the Miteer Family approved my qualifications a month ago." "And you can confirm with Rou here. She is a witness of that." Hai Bodong nced at Lan Rou and hoped for her opposite reply. Still, the beautiful shadow guard casually bobbed her head slightly. "What Ain said is true, Ice Emperor." Lan Rou answered calmly. "He''s, in fact, Lady Fei''s Fiance." "Even though you might dislike Ain because of his green appearance, he''s the most talented young man I ever see... He will be fifteen soon and has already reached 4-Stars Dou Spirit." "Not only that but he''s also gifted with a great talent for alchemy." "Don''t you see how your Ice Dou Qi didn''t affect him?" "..." Hai Bodong was speechless. He looked at Baek Ain from top to bottom, frowning because this brat didn''t show any of that quality. What''s so special about this kid''s face? Why did Yafei choose this nd-looking kid? Feeling the questioning gaze from Hai Bodong, Baek Ain shrugged and summoned Gnome''s beast me to its peak form. The ice around them immediately melted and left Hai Bodong speechless. Baek Ain pulled some ingredients from his inventory and started to make a pill before Hai Bodong''s eyes, shocking him to the very core. He swiftly purified every material and 5-rank magical beast cores, condensing them into a blue-green patterned pill. The pleasant herb scent swept over the library, and Baek Ain sped his hand, finishing the product that would help Hai Bodong''s current situation. [Ding! You have created a 6-Tier Destruction Pill] [You were so lucky, host] Baek Ain smiled inside because his sess rate on creating 6-tier pills sucks. This pill-making process consumes his Dou Qi energy to the very brim, but the material cost is also pricy. And his sess rate on creating a 6-tier pill sucks. When Aliciamented he was lucky, he was "extremely." lucky. ''This thing consumed all my Dou Qi to make...'' Baek Ain thought while sighing internally. Baek Ain wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at Hai Bodong''s surprised face. This middle-aged man is shocked by Ain''s abilities, which shouldn''t be possible. "How?" "You''re just fifteen." "Fourteen, technically." Baek Ain returned with a chuckle. Hai Bodong looked at Baek Ain as if he was a monster and said, "That makes it sound more absurd." Baek Ain didn''t have to exin everything and put the Destruction Pill on Hai Bodong''s hand. "Here, Uncle-inw. It''s nothingpared to taking Yafei''s hand in marriage, but I hope my little gift pleases you." He said with slight sarcasm. "It''s a Destruction Pill, which should help with the seal ced by Queen Medusa." Hai Bodong stared at the pill on his palm and felt Baek Ain light smack him across the face. His pride told him to refuse, but the Destruction Pill was one thing he needed the most. With this pill, he could return to the Dou Emperor Realm. "Kuugh." "T-Tha..." "Tha?" Baek Ain tilted his head cluelessly. "Fuck." Hai Bodong cursed in annoyance. "I said thank you!" Baek Ain was "actually." amused by Hai Bodong''s tsundere reaction and replied, "Oh? You''re wee." "Don''t be shy, Uncle-inw..." "Haha, We gonna be a big family in the future, so this small gift is nothing." "Anyway, recover your strength. We''ll be back at noon." Baek Ain turned around and waved his hand casually. Lan Rou giggled and followed him, leaving Hai Bodong alone in the library. Hai Bodong couldn''t ept that his niece has a fiance now, but he can''t do anything about it. He sat on the floor andughed bitterly, "Even if I wanted to criticize him, that brat never blinked his eyes in my presence." "A 4-Stars Dou Spirit, who is 14 and a genius alchemist." "My Miteer Family is blessed." "However... Bing my niece''s fiance isn''t a joking matter." "I give you a pass for now." Baek Ain and Lan Rou stepped out of the library in a great mood. They finally discovered the Ice Emperor, who shall help the Miteer Family if something horrible ever happens. After all, Hai Bodong''s strength as a Dou Emperor will be a great asset. "You look awfully pale. Are you okay?" Yi Xian worriedly asked when seeing Baek Ain and Lan Rou walk out of the library. Baek Ain waved his hand dismissively and responded, "I''m just tired after using all my Dou Qi. Let''s have breakfast first as I recover my energy back." Lan Rou patted Baek Ain''s shoulder and proudlymented, "You were doing a good job." "Convincing the Ice Emperor is the hardest thing one could do in the Miteer Family. Unless you are Lady Fei and the elders, the Ice Emperor will usually freeze anyone into an ice statue." "He humbled me in the past..." She smiled weakly. "You should be proud." "No. I can only be proud when my strength is rivaling the Ice Emperor." Baek Ain responded solemnly. "What''s so great about convincing Ice Emperor when my strength will soon be rat-like before him." "At least the Ice Emperor isn''t an enemy. He''s sensible enough to see my potential." Growl~! Qing Lin''s stomach grumbled and made Baek Ainugh amusingly. "Sorry, Boss..." Qing Lin blushed in shame. "Haha~! It seems Qing Lin is hungry." Baek Ain said while patting the girl''s head. "Let''s grab a quick breakfast at a nearby restaurant." ... ... Baek Ain''s group went to the restaurant and had a buffet basically for breakfast. His stomach is like a ck hole because making a 6-tier pill consumes his energy. Qing Lin sat on the chair with a blissful look and moaned, "Mm~! How can rice be so tasty~!" Yi Xian smiled andmented, "Everything tastes good when you are hungry, Qing Lin." "Right, Senior Lan? I bet you enjoy some meat in your mouth?" ''Woah, hold up.'' Baek Ain stopped midway, eating his spare ribs. ''You can''t say that so tantly, Yi Xian!'' Lan Rou epted the provocation and returned, "Well, I do enjoy meat in my mouth. Ain is such a great cook. And I have good taste, unlike someone still inexperienced after passing her marriage age." Yi Xian and Lan Rou stared at each, having a small banter full of sarcasm for a few minutes. Qing Lin didn''t understand what they were arguing about, but she knew Lan Rou liked meat and Yi Xian adored sucking on food. Burp! Baek Ain ced his chopstick down and felt Hai Bodong''s presence approaching them. The middle-aged man appeared out of nowhere and grabbed a chair beside Baek Ain. "That was fast." Baek Ain said lightly. Hai Bodong rolled his eyes and replied, "Who do you think Am I? I''m the great Ice Emperor." "So, anyway... What are you nning, brat?" "You''re helping me for a reason, right?" Baek Ain nodded and stated, "We need your help, Ice Emperor. From Yafei, I know you were searching for a cure for Uncle Tengshan''s illness." "I know a way to help, but..." "But?" "But I need Green Lotus Core me from the Tager Desert." Hai Bodong''s expression darkened as he shook his head, "That would be impossible." "The heavenly me you are searching for has been taken by Queen Medusa. Unless you want to suicide, I rmend you to give up." "Coward." Baek Ain suddenlymented. "Don''t tell me the great Ice Emperor is afraid of Queen Medusa." "WHAT? WHO SAID I''M AFRAID!" A violent reaction came from Hai Bodong. "FUCK IT, LET''S GO AND FIND THAT DAMNED HEAVENLY FLAME!!" ''Hehe, So Easy.'' Baek Ain smirked wickedly. Chapter 41: Qing Lins Inborn Power Chapter 41: Qing Lin''s Inborn Power --- Chapter 40 --- Baek Ain whistled as he walked into the Tager Desert with his group, searching for the piece ofnd the Green Lotus Core me used to reside. For some people like Hai Bodong, this was a pointless journey because the Green Lotus Core me had been "directly." seized by Queen Medusa months ago. Why bother searching for an empty treasure ce? However, Baek Ain possessed a Sign-In System. Baek Ain could sign in to the Green Lotus Core me''s origin and obtain enormous rewards. It would be great if Baek Ain gained a copy of the 19th Heavenly me, but he didn''t hope much. Yes, Heavenly me has rankings in this world. Golden Emperor Sky Burning me that Gu Xun''er currently possess is 4th on the list. There is also Chilling Bone me, which Xiao Yan co-owned with his teacher Yao Chen is 11th on the list. Jia Nan Academy also has one named Fallen Heart me, holding itself at 14th rank. And Green Lotus Core me is the 19th. Believe it or not, this world revolves around these Heavenly mes. They are treasures left behind by the Ancient Emperor Tou She, the Dou Di of this world. Having one is enough to boast one''s strength and fame to the whole world. Well, that person had to be careful as Heavenly me is sought after by different people, good or not. Qing Lin walked beside Baek Ain and sniffed the area with her little nose, smelling snake people''s scent in the desert. It was fading as if that person had long gone from this ce, followed by a peppery note. She pointed at the area with the cactus and said, "That ce, boss." "I smelled something weird there." Baek Ain patted Qing Lin''s green head and replied, "Good job." "Hehe~!" As the green-haired girl was overjoyed, Baek Ain went to the nearest cactus and touched it. He used Wood Dou Qi and Sixth Sense to discern everything normal eyes couldn''t see. While the ground was "neatly." covered with Earth and Wood Dou Qi, there is a fiery Fire Dou Qi under it. Baek Ain pulled his Scythe and warned his group, "Take a few steps away from me." Lan Rou, Yi Xian, and Qing Lin followed Baek Ain''s order without a single problem. However, Hai Bong crossed his arms and frowned at him. He stayed and asked, "What are you going to do?" Baek Ain shrugged and answered, "Blowing up this ce. Don''t be mad if some of your hair is burned by idents." Infusing Gnome''s beast me into the Corrupted Scythe, Baek Ain swung the weapon and mmed it against the sand below him. BOOM! A pir of golden fire pierced through the ground and ruptured any tform within 15 meters. Hai Bodong reacted quickly and dodged the explosion, but some dirt was in his mouth. Pui! "Brat!" Hai Bodong red at Baek Ain. Baek Ain stared at Hai Badong with a deadpan expression and responded, "What? I warned you already." Baek Ain sessfully exposed the underground tunnel, and everyone could see several holes leading to the Green Lotus Core me''s origin. "Qing Lin, please guide us." "Okay, Boss!" Qing Lin jumped before Baek Ain and led them into the underground tunnel. Her emerald-like eyes shone dimly with white light as she looked around to find the correct route. After fifteen minutes of walking, they arrived at a fiery magma pool, and Baek Ain heard a notification from Alicia. [Ding! Do you want to Sign In to Geocentric Magma Pool?] ''No, not yet. This magma pool isn''t the origin of Green Lotus Core me, no?'' Baek Ain questioned calmly. [Well, yeah] [The Green Lotus Core me''s origin is deep inside the magma pool] [There shouldn''t be a problem for you to jump inside with Golden Crow''s Blessing. This level of heat isn''t enough to rival the sun] ''I know. I''m not that dumb, Alicia...'' Baek Ain rolled his eyes. Who would be in the right mind topare Divine Fire Creature''s blessing to a mere earthly me? Hai Bodong looked at the magma solemnly andmented, "Even with my ice, you wouldn''t be able to reach that far into the pond, brat." "Just give up. There is nothing valuable anymore in the first ce." The magma suddenly shook violently, and bubbles appeared one after another. "What the." Hai Bodong''s eyes squinted because a magical beast burst out of the magma pull. He was about to attack, but Baek Ain quickly grabbed his hand. Baek Ain smiled and said, "Calm down, Senior." The beast Hai Bodong is about to kill is the Two-Headed me Spirit Serpent. It''s a rare magical beast that lives in ces of extreme heat and relies on its consumption of magma to live. This Two-Headed me Spirit Serpent is 40-50 feet long with a fiery red body covered with palm-sized yet red scales. It had two heads branching out from the long neck region. The two sinister heads had huge rhombus-shaped eyes filled with wildness and bloodthirsty killing intent. Well, it''s a 4-Rank Magical Beast. "Don''t hurt, Boss Ain!" Qing Lin adorably screamed while standing before Baek Ain and Hai Bodong. "Oy-!" Hai Bodong was speechless. Meanwhile, Baek Ain smirked in amusement, "hush." Qing Lin gazed at the Two-Headed me Spirit Serpent and instinctively used her pupil''s power, taming the beast into submission. The formerly wild beast filled with killing intent is now bing a puppy-like pet. The beast gained a three flower-shaped mark on its forehead and stared at Qing Lin obediently. "How?" Hai Bodong couldn''t believe his eyes for a moment. "This is her inborn talent." Baek Ain pointed at Qing Lin''s emerald-like eyes, which pupils had transformed with three flower marks. "Her eyes are called Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. And Qing Lin can subdue all snake-type Magic Beasts with it." "Of course, with exceptions such as pure-blooded and strong snake-type beasts." Baek Ain patted Qing Lin''s head again and continued, "If you are training diligently, you could be one of the strongest powerhouses in this world, Qing Lin." Listening to Baek Ain''s words, Qing Lin couldn''t help but get excited. "Really~?" "Yes. You can reach Dou Emperor within a few years easily." "Hehe~! I''ll be useful for Boss Ain." "..." Lan Rou. "..." Yi Xian. "..." Hai Bodong. Since Baek Ain never told them about Qing Lin''s power, this information is quite a shocker. However, Baek Ain didn''t tell them that Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils also let the wielder absorb its subordinate''s strength. Qing Lin''s cultivation would soar like a rocket after mastering this inborn ability of hers. After witnessing Qing Lin''s bizarre perk, Baek Ain stretched his body slightly and was ready to jump into the magma pool. "Then, I''ll be back in an hour or so." Baek Ain dered confidently. "Don''t worry. I''ve eaten pills to resist the magma''s heat." It was bullshit, but Baek Ain didn''t want to exin his Golden Crow''s Blessing. And eating pills is more believable. He nced at Hai Bodong and added, "Senior, please guard this ce for me." "Yeah, yeah. Whatever." Hai Bodong huffed in annoyance. "Hehe, see you guys soon." Baek Ain waved his hand at them and jumped into the magma pool. Lan Rou and Yi Xian sat in the corner, watching Qing Lin y with her new friend/pet. Meanwhile, Hai Bodong sighed because of how ridiculous Baek Ain and his group were. Baek Ain dived into the magma and heard Alicia''s notification. [Ding! You have resisted extreme temperature with Golden Crow''s Blessing] [You have...] [You have...] [You have...] [You have...] "Okay, shut the notification down, Alicia. Once is enough." [Hehe, okay] Alicia replied with her monotonousugh. Baek Ain reached deep into the magma and noticed the surrounding had changed to a blueish-green color. He saw a massive green lotus from afar and grinned because Queen Medusa wasn''t taking the Green-Colored Lotus tform, which could enhance one''s cultivation speed by 3-4 times. Swoosh! He used Super Jump and arrived at the Green Lotus Altar, floating in the "extremely." hot magma. [Ding! Do you want to Sign-In to Green Lotus Core me''s Origin?] "Yes." [Ding! Congrattions, host!] [You have obtained...] Chapter 42: Rapid Upgrades! Chapter 42: Rapid Upgrades! --- Chapter 41 --- [Ding! Congrattions, host!] [You have obtained 1x Geocentric Lotus me''s Progeny, A Wisp of Tou She''s Energy, and 2x Pure Lotus Enlightenment Pill] [Name: Geocentric Lotus me''s Progeny] [Type: Heavenly me] [Grade: A++] [Description: A small lotus me left behind by the mature Green Lotus Core me. It was "originally." meant to be grown for the next thousand years and be a new Core me. However, someone forcibly split the Green Lotus Core me and made the small lotus fail to develop] [Lack of Fire Dou Qi when the "splitting process." caused the Small Lotus me to be weaker than some beast me but still contained the purity of Green Lotus Core me] [Name: A Wisp of Tou She''s Energy] [Type: Energy''s Remnants/Consumable] [Grade: S] [Description: Energy Left behind by Tou She Ancient God, A Living me that ascends over mortality. Even though the energy is thin and barely usable for Dou Emperor or above, it could help the host''s cultivation grow intensely] [It also could help the host toprehend the "Concept of Fire." and raise Pyrokinesis''s grade] [Name: Pure Lotus Enlightenment Pill] [Type: Consumable] [Grade: S-] [Description: Created from the purest Fire Dou Qi under the earth, Pure Lotus Enlightenment Pill is the earth''s core spirit. It holds 10.000 years worth of Fire Dou Qi, so consuming it could increase one''s affinity and energy toward Fire Element] "GADH DAYUUUM!" Baek Ain couldn''t help but shout when seeing his rewards. The value of these rewards is mouth-watering for his current cultivation. Even though Baek Ain''s cultivation developed steadily in the past two months, it''s nothingpared to when he started. Yes, It started to be slow and stagnant recently. And the Record of the Burning World hasn''t shown a significant increase in mastery. He is "actually." still stuck in the 2nd Stage of Record of the Burning World, which is just the foundationyer. 3rd Stage is where Baek Ain could use "Burning Sun Rupture." a profound skill that erupts Golden Crow''s me, obliterating everything into ashes. With these rewards, Baek Ain could probably break into 3rd Stage. After thinking about something for a few minutes, Baek Ain requested his system to do something, "Alicia, estimate how long it would take me to absorb all these rewards." [Will do, host] [Estimating host''s absorption mastery and physique...] [Less than a week, or roughly six days] Baek Ain nodded because his calction wasn''t far off. He summoned Gnome and told the beast me to convey his message to others because he wouldn''te out for six days. The tiny brownish-golden fire person floated out of the blue magma field and approached Baek Ain''spanions, telling them through a rough sketch on the rock. Well, Gnome melted the rock with its small hand, to be precise. "Master." "Training." "Six days?" Lan Rou read the characters out loud and mumbled, "Does that mean Ain gonna stay under there for six days?" "Wu!" Gnome nodded, waving its hand and disappearing into the magma. Hai Bodong''s mouth twitched in disbelief as he questioned, "Is he going to be okay?" Lan Rou nodded and answered, "Don''t worry, Ice Emperor." "If Ain is carefree enough to send a message like this. He shouldn''t be in trouble there. And just like Gnome conveyed, we only have to wait for six days." "Are you perhaps worried, Ice Emperor?" She returned with a smile. "Me? Worried. Bwahaha." Hai Bodongughed loudly. "That brat could die, so my niece doesn''t have to marry his decent-ass face." "Lady Fei will be sad if she heard this, you know?" Lan Rou shrugged, knowing Yafei would p the Ice Emperor to extinction if something horrible happened to Baek Ain. ''Fuck...'' Hai Bodong cursed in his mind. "Don''t Die, BRAT!" ... ... [The host may absorb Geocentric Lotus me''s Progeny and is "strictly." advised to do it carefully because it''s still a young Heavenly me that you were dealing with] "Noted." Baek Ain sat on the Green-Colored Lotus tform and stared at Geocentric Lotus me''s Progeny, a small lotus-shaped me with intense warmth. As Gnome returned to his side, Baek Ain told the beast me to swallow this young Heavenly me and be stronger again. "Let''s see how you evolve this time, Gnome." He chuckled while rubbing the brownish-golden fire''s head. "Wu!" Gnome reacted excitedly, shaking its small body left and right. "Well, let''s begin, shall we?" Baek Ain closed his eyes and began to recite the Record of Burning World in his head. Since he wanted to break through into the 3rd Stage, he used his understanding of fire elements. "Oh, wait." He opened his eyes. "Alicia, can you do auto Sign-In to this ce for the next six days?" "I almost forgot, haha." [Okay] [Good luck, host] "Thank you, Alicia." Baek Ain isn''t a genius by any means. He literally graduated out of a random degree he chose in university. However, he isn''t dumb, either. "Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process ofbustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. And at a certain point in thebustion reaction, called the ignition point, mes are "directly." produced. The me is the visible portion of the fire." "That''s what I know from a modern perspective..." "Yet, Living here, I realized..." "Fire could result in death, more brutal than in the Modern Era. People die every day because of it." "Also... Fire also could treat lives, giving people warmth in the cold night." "I don''t want to use these terms because it sounds cringe, but fire is the evolution of Yin and Yang Energies. The negative and positive." "The essence of burning heat was the movement produced by the energiesing from yin(electron) and yang(proton) particles. The faster these particles moved, the higher the temperature would be. When the speed of these particles reached the limit, so would their temperature." "After burning heat, there is Annihtion and Creation." "Annihtion is the manifestation of fire''s strength to destroy all and to burn away all of existence ." "Creation is the manifestation of fire''s blessing to create and cherish everything in the beginning, like stars and human life." "Both are sides of the same coin." "And finally, Manifestation... Energy would have life and intelligence of its own. Then fire should be represented by something. Creatures such as Phoenix, or perhaps Vermillion Bird." "No... It''s the Golden Crow." Baek Ain didn''t realize this, but his body ignited in a golden fire. A massive silhouette of Golden Crow slowly manifested and covered his body like a nket with its wings. His Dou Qi seems excited under this unadulterated warmth. His body is brimming with energy. And six dayster. [Ding! You have absorbed "Tiny Remnant of Tou She''s Energy." and "Pure Lotus Enlightenment Pills."] [Ding! You have reached the 3rd Stage of the "Record of Burning World."] [Ding! Gnome has devoured "Geocentric Lotus me''s Progeny." and evolved to "Heavenly Four-Colored me."] [Ding! Pyrokinesis(A+) have upgraded to Pyrokinesis(S)] [You have leveled up] [You have leveled up] [You have leveled up] [You have leveled up] [You have leveled up] [You have leveled up] [Ding! You have reached Peak Dou Spirit] On the surface, Baek Ain''s group has been waiting for him. They noticed an unusual bubble in the magma, and the tunnel shook violently. "Hmm?" Hai Bodong raised his brows. BOOM! A golden pir of fire erupted from the dept of magma, destroying the ceiling. A tall yet familiar young man appeared before them, floating with wings coated with intense purple lightning. "I''m back." Baek Ain smiled at them. Chapter 43: Bountiful Rewards and Jinx Chapter 43: Bountiful Rewards and Jinx --- Chapter 42 --- "How?" "HOW?!" "How did you reach peak Dou Spirit from 4-Stars Dou Spirit in six days? Even talent has its limit, brat!" Out of everyone in the group, Hai Bodong is the one who always asks questions every 5 seconds. Baek Ain smiled helplessly inside and answered everything with some coverage here and there, but this senile fellow sure was persistent. Anyway, Baek Ain used the oldest trick in the book. "I don''t know, Ice Emperor." "It''s either enlightenment or..." "Or?" Hai Bodong frowned, making the wrinkles on his face darken in grim. Baek Ain shrugged and smiled at Hai Bodong, "I am just that blessed and built differently than others." "..." Hai Bodong. "Fuck!" "Do you think I''d believe that!" Baek Ain ignored Hai Bodong''s rambling in the background and went to Lan Rou for a hug. "I''m tired." He whispered into her ears. "Good job, Ain." Lan Rou smiled and rubbed Baek Ain''s head gently. "Take a rest. The desert has been quiet for six days as if something big is about to happen, so recover your stamina first." "Yeah." Baek Ain chuckled amusingly. When Baek Ain was busy absorbing his rewards in the magma, Lan Rou and others secured the desert area around the magma. They created a camouge and illusion formation, which means none could enter this ce. And with Hai Bodong''s protection, no one besides the Dou Emperor can threaten them. Hearing Lan Rou''s exnation, Baek Ainughed internally because that senile Ice Emperor is tsundere through and through. Baek Ain expected Hai Bodong to be a brass kind of guy, but the reality is more interesting than expected. Even though the Ice Emperor disliked Baek Ain for taking his niece away, he''s not unreasonable enough to discredit his value and incredible talent to the Miteer Family. ''And Hai Bodong is easier to deal with than most senile cultivators in those eastern fantasy novels.'' Baek Ain thought to himself. [Ding! You have Sign In to the Green Lotus Core me''s Origin for the seventh time] [Green Lotus Core me''s Origin can''t be signed in anymore] ''Oh, show me the list.'' [Right away, host] [I''ll sort them based on the days] [1st Day: You have obtained 1x Severed Green Lotus de(A), 4x Core-Fire Lotus Seed(B+), and 1x Geocentric Core Crystal(S)] [2nd Day: You have obtained 1x Xuan ss Dou Technique: Fiery Earth Wave, 1x Lotus Fire Shield(S), and 3x Green-Colored Lotus Pendants(B)] [3rd Day: You have obtained 1x Passive Skill: Cinder''s Eyes(F) and 2x Green Lotus ying Cloaks(B+)] [4th Day: You have obtained 1x Xuan ss Dou Technique: Green Sun''s Wheel, 2x Core-Fire Lotus Seed(B+), and 1x Green Lotus inner Armor(A)] [5th Day: You have obtained 1x Active Skill: Fire Clone(F) and 1x Green Lotus Rejuvenation Pill(A)] [6th Day: You have obtained 1x Active Skill: Fire Devouring(F), 2x Core-Fire Lotus Seed(B+), and 1x Ancient Green Volcanic Serpent''s Fang(S)] ''Fucking hell. This ce is a literal treasure trove.'' Baek Ain couldn''t help but blink when listening to Alicia''s list. Why did Baek Ain wait months to visit the Tager Desert if the rewards were like this? He should havee sooner. Baek Ain thought the Poison Master''s Inheritance Cave was generous when giving rewards, but the Green Lotus Core me''s Origin is something else. ''Uh... Can you list them based on type now, Alicia?'' [Okay] [Sorting...] [Skills: Cinder''s Eyes(F), Fire Clone(F), Fire Devouring(F)] [Weapon/Equipments: 1x Severed Green Lotus de(A), 1x Lotus Fire Shield(S), and 3x Green-Colored Lotus Pendants(B), 2x Green Lotus ying Cloaks(B+), 1x Green Lotus inner Armor(A)] [Materials/Consumables: 8x Core-Fire Lotus Seed(B+), and 1x Geocentric Core Crystal(S), 1x Green Lotus Rejuvenation Pill(A), 1x Ancient Green Volcanic Serpent''s Fang(S)] [Dou Techniques: 1x Fiery Earth Wave, 1x Green Sun''s Wheel] ... ... ''Let''s start from skill, shall we?'' [Name: Cinder''s Eyes] [Type: Passive] [Grade: F] [Description: A pair of eyes that awakened from inner fire, tell good from evil, truth from lies, and gained strong resistance to fire element] [Name: Fire Clone] [Type: Active] [Grade: F] [Description: Create a clone from the fire thatsted fifteen seconds or until it received deathly damage. The clone''s strength depends on the type of fire and amount of energy used at one time] [Name: Fire Devouring] [Type: Active] [Grade: F] [Description: Devour fire(that wasn''t "directly." generated by the wielder) and recover a portion of stamina and energy] ''Hmm, not bad. These skills will be beneficialter on. Especially Cinder''s Eyes and Fire Devouring in this world filled with wickedness and heavenly mes.'' ''Anyway, next.'' [Name: Severed Green Lotus de] [Type: Weapon/de] [Grade: A] [Description: A de made from a severed green lotus''s root and refined under earth''s pressure. It has a great affinity with Fire Dou Qi and is very durable] [Name: Lotus Fire Shield] [Type: Weapon/Shield] [Grade: S] [Description: A shield of Green Lotus Core me''s dying will and Geocentric Core. It has a protection ability that could resist Dou Emperor''s attack up to three times] [Name: Green-Colored Lotus Pendant] [Type: Equipment/essory] [Grade: B] [Description: Pendant made of Core-Green Lotus''s pieces, granting the user immunity against extreme heat. The pendant will break if the heat exceeds its limit] [Name: Green Lotus ying Cloak] [Type: Equipment/essory] [Grade: B+] [Description: Cloak made of Green Lotus''s Leaves, having protective ability against extreme heat and piercing attack. Hides the user from Fire-Sensing Ability] [Name: Green Lotus Inner Armor] [Type: Equipment/Armor] [Grade: A] [Description: A durable armor made of Geocentric Core Crystal and Green Lotus''s Leaves. Its slim design allowed the user to move freely and resist extreme heat, explosion, and Dou King''s attack up to 10 times] ''Damn. These bountiful rewards are starting to make me suspicious.'' ''The pendants... I''ll give them to Lan Rou, Yi Xian, and Qing Yin.'' ''As for the cloak, the Ice Emperor might need it.'' ''The rest is mine, hehehe.'' Baek Ain grinned from ear to ear, ignoring the materials because he''d check themter. [Name: Fiery Earth Wave] [Type: Technique] [Grade: B+] [Description: A Xuan ss Dou Technique. When mastered, it allowed the user to create fiery sand/earth tsunamis and miniature earthquakes with enough force] [Name: Green Sun''s Wheel] [Type: Technique] [Grade: B+] [Description: A Xuan ss Dou Technique. When Master, it lets the user create green sun''s wheels and send them directly to the enemy or infuses them into a weapon, dealing more damage] [Do you want to learn Fiery Earth Wave and Green Sun''s Wheel?] [Yes/No] ''Yes. Who wouldn''t?'' Baek Ain returned with confusion as the information entered his head. He meditated beside Lan Rou and used Breathing to calm his nerves, feeling the change after bing Peak Dou Spirit. ''Open Status.'' "Status." [Opening Status...] [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Enhanced Human] [Age: 14(Irrelevant)] [Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger] [Physique: Pure Yang Physique] [Soul Connection: Gnome(S)] [Innate Skills: Breathing(A), Synthesize(B+), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Active Skills: Super Jump(A+), Steel-like Enhancement(B), Energy st(A), Stealth(B), Nirvana Touch(C), Pyrokinesis(S), Life Drain(B), Revolver(B), Parry(A), Howl of Sovereign White Tiger(S), Fire Clone, Fire Devouring(F)] [Passive Skills: Energy Mastery(A), CQC(A), Pain Resistance(S), Poison Immunity(S), de Mastery(A), Hidden Weapon Mastery(B), Healing Factor(A), Sixth Sense(A), Lightning Impulse(A), Parallel Thinking(B), Alchemist Instinct(S), Herbology(S), Eastern Alchemy Mastery(A+), Last Man Standing(F), Cinder''s Eyes(F)] [Cultivation: 10-Star Dou Spirit] [Martial Techniques: Tiger Lashes Kicks, Three Breakthrough Punches, Silent Shadow Steps, Seven Star de Art, Voice Changing Art, Wings of Freedom, White Poison Art, Fiery Earth Wave, Green Sun''s Wheel] [Body Technique: Blood Tiger Muscle, Unrecorded Body Tempering Technique] [Cultivation Technique: The Record of the Burning World(Iplete)] ''Looks nice.'' Baek Ain opened his eyes, stretching a little. He looked at Lan Rou andmented, "Well, our job is over here. We can return anytime-!" [Ding! You have triggered a quest from the "Goddess of Opportunity."] [Name: Queen Medusa] [Objective: Fight Queen Medusa without any help and win(0/1)] [Description: You have reached the bare minimum cultivation realm to fight the powerhouses of this world, prove your strength, and defeat Queen Medusa. Use tricks and dirty by any means if possible. Win, or you''ll die painfully] [Failure''s Penalty: Death] [Time Limit: A Week] [Reward: Synthesize''s Upgrade, 5x Skill Upgrade Token(A), Record of Burning World(4-7), 1st Irregrity''s Clue] "..." Baek Ain. "Fuck, I shouldn''t have jinxed myself..." Chapter 44: Preparation for Death Battle Chapter 44: Preparation for Death Battle --- Chapter 43 --- Baek Ain stared at the quest panel with aplex look. Defeating Queen Medusa in a week is impossible with his current strength. With all the foundation and boost from Golden Crow''s Possession, he still couldn''t reach Dou Emperor Realm. At best, Baek Ain will be around Peak Dou King. And that''s still farpared to Queen Medusa, who possessed Peak Dou Emperor Realm. The best way to defeat Queen Medusa without too much risk is a 6-Tier Pill called Dou Sacrificial Pill. It''s Yao Men''s recipe, which raises one''s Dou Qi to the level of Dou Emperor temporarily by consuming Life Force. The only problem is Baek Ain doesn''t possess a single material to make this pill. "Fuck me..." Baek Ain let out a groan of frustration. As Baek Ain drowned in his thoughts, Hai Bodong was confused because the brat spoke an unknownnguage and asked Lan Rou, "Is there something wrong with his head?" Lan Rou shook her head and replied, "Sometimes Ain is like that." "He seems frustrated about something, but I don''t know... He''d tell us soon." Yi Xian and Qing Lin listened to Lan Rou''s replies, staring at Baek Ain and hoping he was fine. After a few minutes, Baek Ain stared at them and firmly stated, "Change of n." "Ice Emperor, I want you to protect these girls anddies." "I''ll fight Queen Medusa alone." "Wait, what?" Hai Bodong was speechless. "Are you insane, brat? It is Queen Meduse that we were talking about. Her strength is even greater than mine. You fighting her is a death wish." "No... You''re courting death by doing this." "Even though Green Lotus Core me is important for Tengshan''s recovery, it''s not worth your life." Hai Bodong didn''t know that Baek Ain could purge Primer Tengshan''s poison with his current Gnome''s Heavenly Four-Colored me and Pyrokinesis(S), but exining it would be a hassle. Baek Ain stared into Hai Bodong''s eyes and said, "Let me do this, Ice Emperor." "You said Yafei deserves a more respectable fiance, and here I am to prove it to you." "..." Hai Bodong wants to refute that statement, but he did say something simr when they met. He couldn''t even criticize Baek Ain''s decision now. In the first ce, that grumpyment should never get taken seriously, but the young man before him bravely epted the challenge without fear. "How dare you use my own words against me..." "Fine, you can die there alone, brat." Baek Ain smiled weakly and responded, "I''m not going to die if things move correctly, but we aren''t short on time." "Ice Emperor, for the next six days... I wanted to spar with you." "Don''t hold back on me." "Please." He added while lowering his head. Hai Bodong looked at Baek Ain with aplicated gaze andined in frustration internally. "Hmph! I''ll make every day hell for you." He indifferently returned. However, Baek Ainughed andmented, "Haha, That''d be nice." ... ... Six dayster. In the outeryer of Tager Desert, Blue Ice and Golden me danced with each other. Baek Ain''s body was "directly." covered with intense golden me as he swung his new weapon, the Severed Green Lotus de. It''s a long de with a green edge and a slick ck handle. He shed through Hai Bodong''s ice wave and approached the man known as Ice Emperor, leaving a trail of me in the desert. "Haaa!" Baek Ain let out a howl, stunning Hai Bodong for a few seconds. Hai Bodong frowned and clicked his tongue in annoyance, "This annoying trick of yours again. It won''t work this time, brat!" Shaking off the stun, Hai Bodong lifted his right arm and smashed it against thin air. A wave of low temperature washed the area and froze everything in ice. Baek Ain''s de shone with dim green light. He waved his weapon down and created several fiery wheels of green fire, countering the ice wave. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Smoke rose to the sky, surrounding the area from being visible. "Where is he..." Hai Bodong nced around, using his Dou Qi sense to find Baek Ain. "Tch, being a shadow guard sure makes his presence thinner than usual." Hai Bodong shouldn''t have a problem finding Baek Ain, who recently broke into 1-Star Dou King. After relentless sparring with Hai Bodong, that brat was "obviously." bound to be better and stronger. The Ice Emperor witnessed Baek Ain''s growth personally, watching the small cat turn into a wild tiger. No, He''s a wild tiger with wings. Usually, the wild tiger needs time to mature, but Baek Ain is different. He devoured every piece of information and experience that the Ice Emperor parted in the spars, adapting to the greater height. He broke bones and lost a chunk of flesh for six days straight, but that wasn''t enough to stop him. SWOOSH! "There." Hai Bodong noticed the shift in the air. He stomped the ground and made a surge of ice upward, creating a sturdy pir to hit nothing but smoke. "What?!" ZZZ! The sounds of lightning filled the area. A golden sh passed through the smoke and appeared before Hai Bodong''s side. "You gotta be kidding me-!" Baek Ain shed with two pairs of wings on his back. The first pair is from the "Wings of Freedom Technique." which used the wings of a Wind-Lightning Hawk, granting him extreme lightning-like speed. The second pair is from his session bing Dou King, allowing him to form Golden Wings from Dou Qi. Since he cultivated the "Record of Burning World." these wings granted him explosive speed. Combining these qualities and Super Jump, Baek Ain gained a key to surpass any Dou Emperor in speed. He should be able to catch any Dou Emperor off guard, but the energy consumption is no joke. Maintaining the Dou Qi Wings alone is exhausting for Baek Ain. Even Hai Bodong couldn''t react to Baek Ain''s speed. That''s why he shouted nonsense right now. "Seven Star de Art." "Final Act: Devouring World." Baek Ain skillfully wielded Corrupted Scythe and Severed Green Lotus de simultaneously, swinging them diagonally like X. It caused the surrounding Dou Qi to suck everything like a vacuum and formed a majestic tiger. The White Tiger opened its mouth and pounced on Hai Bodong, swallowing the man into chaos. ROAR! BAM! "Ha..." Hai Bodong smiled in defeat. BOOOOOOOM!! The outer area of Tager Desert is swept over by a shockwave, causing sand and rock to fly everywhere. Baek Ain stood on a destroyednd and spurted a mouthful of blood because moving at extreme speed put a load on his body. He kneeled on the ground and mumbled, "It''s still not enough." Looking at unscathed Hai Bodong, Baek Ain sighed and added, "Myst attack only destroys your clothes. Fucking hell, the difference between Dou King and Dou Emperor is massive." "What are you talking about?" Hai Bodong walked out of the crater and brushed the sand off his shoulder. "Yourst attack is impressive enough and definitely could injure any Dou Emperor with proper timing." "Your problem is fighting me, who mastered Ice Dou Qi." "My Dou Qi reduced around 40% of your fire-infused attack''s damage, making it ineffective whennding on my body." "If you are fighting Queen Medusa, there is a chance you could win. Well, it''s abysmally small." "Your speed is good enough if you want to run, anyway." "Thanks for thepliment." Baek Ain smiled at him. Hai Bodong rolled his eyes and returned, "I''m not praising you. I simply don''t want my niece to be sad." "Sure, sure... Let''s leave it like that." Baek Ain dropped to the sand, staring at the blue sky. Baek Ain hasn''t shown Golden Crow''s Possession to Hai Bodong, which could bump his winning chance from 5% to 15%. It''s a rough calction, but if Ice Emperor said he could win with these stats, boosting his strength by five small realms should ease up the fightter. "Senior, catch!" Baek Ain threw Green Lotus ying Cloak at Hai Bodong. Hai Bodong caught the cloak and questioned, "What''s this?" "It hides your presence from Fire-Sensing. The green-colored protectiveyer also resists extreme heat and piercing attack." Baek Ain exined the function of the Green Lotus ying Cloak. "If I die in the fight, please use that and take my corpse away." "Yafei would hate me if my body didn''t return in one piece." A wry smile appeared on his face. "Brat, you..." "Hehe, Don''t worry. I haven''t epted my death yet. I''m just not afraid of it." Hai Bodong listened to Baek Ain''s words and said, "Very well." ... ... Returning to the Rock Desert City, Baek Ain had a nice dinner with hispanions and told them he''d be fine. He climbed up to the bed and saw Lan Rou sitting on the chair with her cup of tea. "Hi, there." Baek Ain greeted his lover. Lan Rou sipped her tea and asked, "Are you afraid?" "..." Baek Ain gave her a "Are you kidding." look. "Of course, I''m afraid." "I''m afraid I''d get separated from you and Yafei." "Good. I taught you well." Lan Rou nodded in affection. "Remember that fear and survive." "Hahaha... I like how unfazed and blunt you are, Rou." "My charming teacher, isn''t it." Baek Ainughed and watched Lan Rou walking to bed, crawling under his nket. Lan Rou smiled under the nket and returned, "Let me reassure you tonight. My Ain won''t get defeated." "W-Well... Yeah." Baek Ain epted her offer. That night, Baek Ain was such a happy man. Chapter 45: Queen Medusa Chapter 45: Queen Medusa --- Chapter 44 --- In the desert, Baek Ain meditated under the sun and felt Dou Qi filling his body like no tomorrow. After reaching the Record of Burning World''s 3rd Stage, Baek Ain''s control over Golden me increased tremendously. Not to be mistaken with Gnome''s Heavenly Four-Colored me, Golden me is a Spiritual Fire that came straight from his soul. It started as a tiny yellow spark but eventually grew stronger over months. With the blessing of Golden Crow, Baek Ain cultivated this Spiritual Fire to the level of Heavenly me, despite only using it to enhance Gnome''s me because his control is horrible. "Fuu..." [Breathing''s Proficiency +0.5%] [Breathing''s Proficiency +0.5%] [Breathing''s Proficiency +0.5%] [Ding! Innate Skill: Breathing(A) has be stronger] [Breathing(A) >>> Breathing(A+)] "Haha, nice." Baek Ainughed somewhat proudly. Lifting himself from the ground, Baek Ain used his hands and propelled himself up. Hended on his foot and stretched around, feeling the perfect sensation of his muscle flexing gently. He''s in his 100% performance today. Unfortunately, Baek Ain needed 400% of that performance to win against Queen Medusa. "For fuck sake, where is my cheat when I required one? Like Stand Power and other bullshit from anime." Baek Ain couldn''t help butin in displeasure. After all, his only cheat is to transmigrate randomly. [You might get one in the future, host] Aliciamented monotonously. "Oh, Yeah? Of course, I''d get one when I die, that''s it." [...] "Do you have a direct line to the Goddess of Opportunity, Alicia?" [Negative. A higher being like the "Goddess of Opportunity." passed through my defense so effortlessly, so the message and quest act one way only] "In that case, I sincerely said "Thank you." for the impossible quest." Baek Ain''s voice is filled with sarcasm enough for a system like Alicia to notice. [...] [Dark thoughts are negatively affecting you, host] [Even though the "Goddess of Opportunity." is unfair, your growth so far is proving its effectiveness] [Please bear it, host. Constetions cannot issue too many quests within a year. And you have received three directly from the "Goddess of Opportunity." which means you won''t receive any next year] "Finally, a useful piece of information." "Thank you, Alicia." [...You''re wee] Baek Ain smiled, knowing the Goddess of Opportunity won''t meddle with his life next year. The following year after that would be rather grim, but Baek Ain should be strong enough to handle most of the problems of this world. Baek Ain returned to the Rock Desert City and saw hispanions waiting for him. He smiled and greeted them casually, "Morning." Lan Rou smiled and returned, "Morning, Ain." "Morning..." Yi Xian responded somewhat quietly. Baek Ain could see herplicated emotion, knowing her savior might die in battle a few hourster. "Morning, Boss!" Qing Lin responded with full vigor. Even though Qing Lin knew Baek Ain would fight Queen Medusa, she had 100% trust in Baek Ain''s abilities. After all, he was the one who saved her from the horrible snake people. Hai Bodong suspiciously gazes at Baek Ain because how does his niece''s fiance y around with women like this? It makes him question Baek Ain''s rtionship with Yafei. And since Hai Bodong still lived in his library, he didn''t know Baek Ain was pping Lan Rou''s cheeksst night. Baek Ain faked a cough and grabbed the Green-Colored Lotus Pendant from his inventory. It''s a beautiful pendant with a green gem that resembles a lotus tied with root-like chains. "Here, these pendants gave you protection against extreme heat. I know you three are stubborn enough and want to watch the fight, but please do it cautiously." He handed the Green-Colored Lotus Pendants to his femalepanions. "So wear this, and it will protect you." "Okay." They answered immediately. "Good." Baek Ain was happy inside while ncing at Hai Bodong. Hai Bodong sighed andmented, "I''ll clear the area surrounding Queen Medusa''s territory, so no Dou Kings or pests will mess with your fight." "Do your best and take over the Green Lotus Core me." "For Uncle Tengshan." Baek Ain confidently returned. "For Tengshan." Hai Bodong agreed with Baek Ain''s words by nodding his head. Baek Ain whistled and called for Heavenly Gryphon, watching the 5-rank magical beast descend to the desert. He jumped to the beast and said farewell to hispanions, "Well, see you soon." "Ain..." Yi Xian watched the lone young man''s silhouette disappear into the horizon. "Once you witness the miracle Baek Ain could create, fears won''t cross your mind." Lan Roumented casually. "Well, I trusted Ain as much as I trusted myself." "Stop rambling. Follow me quietly." Hai Bodong moved out from Rock Desert City. "That brat has his task, and we have ours." Lan Rou, Yi Xian, and Qing Lin nodded affirmatively. They followed Hai Bodong to the Tager Desert''s inner area, entering the living space of the Snake People. ... ... Baek Ain arrived at the front gate of the Snake People Tribe. He looked down and noticed some individuals approaching him with an aggressive aura. "Human. Scram from ournd!" A snake woman shouted at Baek Ain. "Scram before we kill you!!" Baek Ain didn''t feel the threat from this woman and moved his gaze deep into thend with Cinder''s Eyes. His Sixth Sense also explored the area more. ''She''s there.'' A strong presence is looming inside thend, sitting on the gold throne majestically. She has a beautiful woman''s upper physique and lower body like a snake covered with pinkish-red scales, wearing a revealing purple robe, a crown on top of her head, and a veil to cover her wless face. As if she noticed Baek Ain''s observation, her red eyes pierced through miles away and stared back at him. "Human, I warned you already!!!" The snake woman lunged toward Baek Ain, throwing her spear at him. Baek Ain pulled Corrupted Scythe out and swung it gently, parrying the spear off. He used Heavenly Gryphon as a tform and kicked the spear back at the snake woman, stabbing her snake''s tail in the process. BAM! "ARRGGGHHHH!" The snake woman was pinned onto the ground, leaving her fellow snake people speechless. They couldn''t even see what happened between her and Baek Ain, and she gotunched back to the ground already. Bear in mind this exchange urred in the sky. And that snake woman is a 7-star Dou King. "Yue Mei!" "Human, how dare you?!" They surrounded Baek Ain, but before they could attack him. Baek Ain summoned his Wings of Freedom and surpassed the snake people in the area, attacking their vital area without killing them. BAM! BAM! BAM! "I''m not here for you guys." He kicked the air and disappeared from the gate. Baek Ain''s figure shed miles away after kicking the air continuously. He arrived at the oasis surrounded by a garden-like forest and saw Queen Medusa waiting for him. She didn''t seem surprised and showed somewhat surprise in her bored red eyes. Queen Medusa exuded an arrogant presence from her body. She has the right to do so because she was the ruler of this ce. "Interesting, human. I haven''t seen one for years, but you must have some guts to meet this queen." Her voice is alluring with confidence. Baek Ain smiled and replied, "My name is Baek Ain. I''m here to challenge Queen Medusa in a fight and bet." "Fight me?" Queen Medusa has never heard such a good joke in a while. "You, a mere 1-Star Dou King, want to challenge me?" "10-Star Dou Emperor? Hahaha~!" Baek Ain maintained his smile and provoked her with the oldest trick in the book, "Are you afraid?" BOOM! The oasis filled with intense pressure as Queen Medusa sat straight on her golden throne. She gazed at Baek Ain and said, "Such a good joke..." "And you even dared to provoke me pettily. It seems death wasn''t an issue for you." "You can kill me if you can?" Baek Ain shrugged casually. "However, let''s put our bet first. If I win, I want Green Lotus Core me." BAM! Queen Medusa flicked her finger and sent an energy projectile at Baek Ain. It was moving at unbelievable speed and reached his head almost instantly. nk! BOOM! Baek Ain parried the energy projective and sent it down, making the ground explode. ''Hmm? It seems he isn''t all talk.'' Queen Medusa frowned inside. She was "actually." amused by this young human''s abilities and decided to y with his small game. "What if I win?" She asked while pressuring him with killing intent enough to make the other Dou Emperor pale and crap their pants. Baek Ain gave her a solemn look and confidently answered, "I''ll give you a 7-Tier Pill: Heaven Swallowing Python Pill and a chance." "A chance?" Queen Medusa was confused for a moment "Yes. A chance to be my wife." "..." Queen Medusa. [...] Alicia. Chapter 46: Tricks and Extreme Persistence Chapter 46: Tricks and Extreme Persistence --- Chapter 45 --- "Huh?" Queen Medusa was speechless. She didn''t expect such a thing toe from Baek Ain''s mouth. A chance to be his wife? And if she wins, that''s it. How ridiculous. "I thought you''d bring something interesting into this insignificant game, but I could be wrong... I''ll kill you right now." Queen Medusa stretched her finger at Baek Ain, sending aser-like beam to his chest. "Die, Ant-like Human..." Swoosh! The beam traveled like lightning and cut through the air, reaching Baek Ain''s chest. However, he tilted his body to the right and dodged the beam casually. "You..." Queen Medusa was perplexed. After all, to dodge her attack like that, Dou Emperor''s speed and sense are needed. Are you saying this young human possesses Dou Emperor''s level of sense? That''s absurd. ''He redirects my attack once. I thought it was a bluff, but it''s not.'' Queen Medusa frowned while gazing into Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes. Those eyes didn''t show an ounce of nervousness. [Lightning Impulse] ''Fuck, I almost die.'' Baek Ain cursed while hearing Alicia''s notification. If Baek Ain did not have Lightning Impulse, he could have received critical damage earlier. He could dodge by himself, but trusting his instinct is more important in this scenario. Baek Ain sighed inside and yed it cool. "What? Do you think the best is unfair?" "Maybe we should change it then..." "Hmph! This queen isn''t interested anymore. You can die worthlessly, human!" Queen Medusa responded with such venom. Baek Ain shrugged and returned, "What about this then... If you defeat me, I''ll help solidify your connection with Green Lotus Core me. You might hide it from others, but I know very well you didn''t form aplete harmony with that Heavenly me." "Heck, I bet you didn''t use the right method to absorb it." Upon hearing that, Queen Medusa was stunned on the spot. "Of course, the wife part is still included. Aih, the betting is bing unfair at this point." Baek Ain sighed as if he had lost something, leaving Queen Medusa speechless again. "So... What do you think? Will you ept this insignificant human challenge?" Left with such choices, Queen Medusa stayed quiet for a few minutes as she calcted the pros and cons of this bet. She didn''t know Baek Ain tricked her into thinking deeply. Baek Ain is no genius. He''s formerly azy guy who just graduated from university. Facing such a tight and dangerous situation, where his overall advantage is not very advantageous. Baek Ain had to think of a way to defeat the strong while being a cockroach before them. Be wicked. Be toxic. Be yful. Be calctive. Be unfair. Baek Ain has to use every trick in his sleeve. And the first step to winning this fight is to get his words into Queen Medusa''s head. A typical provocation won''t work on Queen Medusa because she was a queen for a reason, so he has to take drastic measures by proposing to her in a bet. She wouldn''t expect such a thing. And with her pride, she won''t reject such a bet with juicy rewards. It''s a one-sided fight, after all. ''That what she should think at the moment?'' Baek Ain observed Queen Medusa''s rxed expression. Her red eyes shone with confidence that she could win this fight anytime she wanted. Queen Medusa smirked and said, "Very well. I epted this small bet of yours." "Tell me in which way you wanted to be killed, human?" "Butchered to pieces or erased from existence?" "Well, painless death will be fine. However, let''s put another condition to this bet." Baek Ain responded calmly. "The condition to win this bet is when your opponent surrenders first. You can injure your opponent critically, which means cutting limbs and other dirty tricks are allowed." "It''s a one VS one fight, so outside help is prohibited. Unless the great Queen Medusa is so afraid that she asks for the assistance of her followers." "Hmph, I should be the one who said that." Queen Medusa huffed while crossing her arms. "Both parties agreed. Here is the partial reward. I put the method to absorb Heavenly me inside this spatial ring." Baek Ain threw a ck-colored ring at Queen Medusa. "You can get the rest of the reward after searching my corpse. If you could kill me, that''s it." Queen Medusa caught the ring andmented, "We''ll see about that soon." Baek Ain grinned inside and added, "What are you waiting for, Queen Medusa? Let''s start the fight." BOOM! SWOOSH! Baek Ain disappeared from Queen Medusa''s vision as he used Wings of Freedom and Dou Qi Wings simultaneously. He also activated Golden Crow''s Possession, which increased his cultivation realm to 6-Star Dou King for a minute. Pulling out the Severed Green Lotus de and Corrupted Scythe, Baek Ain surprised Queen Medusa with a sh on her stomach. Queen Medusa tried to catch Baek Ain, but Hai Bodong''sment stated his speed was faster than most Dou Emperors. Since she looked down on Baek Ain, he could swiftlynd the first hit. And he didn''t hold back. "Seven Star de Art: Final Act." "Devouring the World!" Queen Medusa''s red eyes widened as she felt immense pressureing to her abdomen area. She let out a piercing scream and released all her cultivation at once, rendering any iing attack useless. However, it was toote. ROAR! A fiery golden tiger appeared and bit her stomach, leaving a small hole. The Corrupted Scythe got destroyed when attacking Queen Medusa''s stomach, which was "faintly." covered with thick scales. CRACK! BOOOOOOOOOOM!! "Despicable Human!" Queen Medusa felt a searing pain in her stomach. She stretched her slender hand and attacked Baek Ain with full force, sending him to the ground. Even with Lightning Impulse, Baek Ain couldn''t dodge such an attack. BAM! "Fuck, too shallow..." Baek Ainnded on the ground with every bone broken to pieces, coughing blood profusely. His healing factor started to kick in, but not fast enough. "Die!" Queen Medusa appeared, having her right hand coated with menacing purple Dou Qi. Baek Ain blinked and watched the handnd on his poor chest, crushing the ribcage and some internal organs into pieces. CRACK! BOOM! He groaned in pain but bit his tongue to suppress it. "I won." Queen Medusa dered while standing proudly before him. Baek Ain smiled faintly and lifted his left hand painfully, swiping his index finger to the left. Queen Medusa frowned and moved her head to the left, finding nothing but thin air. "Y-You!" She returned her focus to him. Baek Ain haspletely healed himself with Senzu Bean and charged at her quickly. His fist was covered with Gnome''s Heavenly Four-Colored me and Golden me, forming a thickyer of energy. "Three Breakthrough Punches!" Baek Ain smashed his fist against Queen Medusa''s beautiful face and mercilessly continued with the other two. The mix between lightning-like speed and heavy attack created enough momentum to blow her several meters away. BOOOOOOOOM!! Queen Medusa felt a pang in her head. Everything bes blurry for a second as Baek Ain clutches onto her snake tail, pulling it with all his might. "MOVE! GOD DAMN IT!" Baek Ain threw her to the sky. SWOOOOSH! BOOOOOM!! "Come on,e on,e on!" Baek Ain soared to the sky with multiple uses of Super Jump, chasing after Queen Medusa. He clenched his fist and used all his Dou Qi Energy in his attack. His right hand became green and shone like an emerald. "Green Sun''s Wheel X Seven Star de Art." "Iai Hand-Chop." BAM! Baek Ainnded his hand chop on Queen Medusa''s stomach and created a green line. The line expanded and became the green sun, changing the sky for a brief moment. BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!! "Kuugh!" Queen Medusa released a painful groan. "Do you think you could fly in the sky alone? You forgot I was once a Dou King, human!" "And you''re fighting the Dou Emperor! A peak Dou Emperor!" A pair of majestic purple energy wings appeared on Queen Medusa''s back. She received Baek Ain''s attack just fine, as only some of her internal organs were shaking, but the damage wasn''t so special. "You surprised me before, but you can die now!" Queen Medusa lunged and pierced Baek Ain''s chest with her arm, grabbing his beating heart. Cough! "Checkmate." Baek Ain flipped his index finger because Queen Medusa had fallen into his trap. As they fell from the sky, Queen Medusa threw Baek Ain''s corpse to the ground and burned his blood clean off her arm. A big mistake. Looking at the broken corpse, Queen Medusa haughtily scoffed andmented, "You''re not much, after all." "You surprised me a few times, but a dead man should stay dead." Queen Medusa reached for the ck-colored spatial ring from Baek Ain before the fight, checking the content. A white smoke suddenly invaded her nose with an acidic scent. She coughed and had a nosebleed. "W-What happened? There is no method in this spatial ring!" She was startled and felt weird for some reason. Baek Ain suddenly appeared from behind and stabbed Queen Medusa''s stomach with a Severed Green Lotus de. "Don''t trust your enemy too much, my queen." Hemented with an exposed heart as his flesh fixed itself. BAM! Queen Medusa whipped Baek Ain with her tail, sending him flying like a broken kite. BOOOMM! [Last Man Standing activated] [You have one second to recover your body, host] Baek Ain wiped the blood from his mouth and popped 5-tier pills to recover his body. Unlike the first damage he received from Queen Medusa, he didn''t need Senzu Bean to catch her off guard again. He used it once to recover his Dou Qi, so using another one will be repetitive and wasteful. "ARRGGGHHHHHHHHH!" Queen Medusa screamed at the top of her lungs. "WHAT HAVE YOU DONE, HUMAN!" "WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO MY BODY!!" Baek Ain sat on a broken rubble and replied, "Poison." "Not just normal poison because I know Snake People, especially you, are immune to most poison people know." "I used White Poison Arts, which absorbed the poison from Woeful Poison Body andbined it with Geocentric Change Poison from the depth of earth." "Geocentric Change Poison is awfully effective against snake people because it affects all your senses, including the heat sensor." "Additionally... You haven''t absorbed the Green Lotus Core mepletely, which means an intervention from a simr type of fire will cause a rapid reaction in your body." "My Heavenly me is formed from several thousand earth spirits, having simr properties to Green Lotus Core me. Soon, your body willbust because you can control your Dou Qi." "You can try to Evolve as you nned before fighting me, but do you think I''d let you?" Baek Ain slowly stood out of the rubble, limping as he walked toward Queen Medusa. His steps are clear, but one could hear bones grinding each others every walk Baek Ain made. Queen Medusa hissed in pain as she slithered to function while facing Baek Ain. She scowled and said, "I shouldn''t have epted the bet." "What, Are you going back on your words now?" Baek Ain''s body was "thinly." covered with Golden me again. "Aww... Queen Medusa is so petty." "You might poison me, but I could still kill you a thousand times." Queen Medusa returned, attacking Baek Ain relentlessly. Baek Ain faced her straight ahead and swung his Severed Green Lotus de. He dodged and exchanged blows with Queen Medusa, having his body blown into pieces a few times. "AAAAAAAAAAHHH!!" Baek Ain let out a howl, stunning Queen Medusa for two seconds. [Super Jump 10x] [Steel-like Body 10x] "Energy st!" Baek Ain moved forward with afterimages and charged Queen Medusa''s stomach with concentrated energy. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! Their attacks met each other, causing everything around them to explode in extreme heat. Queen Medusa pressed Baek Ain down with her tail and said, "Give me the antidote." "This is my victory." Baek Ainughed with half his body bing meat pulp and responded amusingly, "Hahaha~! It seems you forgot the condition to win this fight?" "This fight will only end when either of us surrenders." "And I WON''T EVER SURRENDER!" "You can kill me a thousand times, but I won''t die so easily." "Grrr... Then Die AGAIN!" Queen Medusa tortured Baek Ain for hours, not realizing her control over Green Lotus Core me started to slip off. After three hours, Queen Medusa''s chest heaved up and down. She looked at Baek Ain''s sorry state and gritted her teeth because the poison had spread all over her body. "You damned human!" "Hehe... I know you started losing control over Green Lotus Core me. One small mistake and poof, the Heavenly me will be wild." Baek Ain grinned with a bloody mouth. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!" Queen Medusa let out a frustrated scream, punching Baek Ain again. The ground in her throne room cracked, and the surrounding forest is "thoroughly." burned by golden mes. "Haha..." "Haha..." Their heavy breathing filled the area. Queen Medusa continuously destroyed Baek Ain to the pulp, but he seems immortal. No matter how many injuries and pain Baek Ain went through, he''d recover with that shameless grin on his annoying face. BOOM! Queen Medusa''s stomach suddenly exploded, exposing a wisp of green light. "No!" She panicked immediately. "Yes!" Baek Ain cut his right, which was "firmly." smitten by Queen Medusa''s tail. He used Super Jump and hugged Queen Medusa''s hip, biting her stomach. "GET OFF OF ME, HUMAN!" Queen Medusa was enraged. "HOW DARE YOU TOUCH MY BODY!" "DON''T WANNA!" Baek Ain shouted back. [Life Drain] [Fire Devouring] "Y-YOU DARE!" Queen Medusa noticed her life energy and Green Lotus Core me were "slowly." absorbed by Baek Ain. "HEHEHE~!" "THIS IS THE FIGHT OF ENDURANCE, BABY~! LET''S WHOSE WILL IS MORE POWERFUL!" Baek Ain released his Gnome''s Heavenly Four-Colored me, mending it with Green Lotus Core me. "YOU OR ME!!" "YOU, SHAMELESS BASTARD! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!" ''I also have another trick up to my sleeve, Medusa!'' Baek Ain thought while activating another skill. [NIRVANA TOUCH] Queen Medusa felt a weird sensation on her lower half and stared at Baek Ain in disbelief. She blushed in anger. He casuallyughed and continued his tricks. As time passes, Queen Medusa tries everything to get Baek Ain off her body. However, he''s like a sticky leech that is stuck on her. An hour passed, and the Green Lotus Core me began to cover both of them. Another hour passed, and their bodies were "literally." charred because of the extreme heat. Even though Baek Ain possessed Golden Crow''s Blessing, this Green Lotus Core me is powered by Queen Medusa''s Dou Qi, making it more destructive. However, Baek Ain won''t leave Queen Medusa. "I must win!" "I must win!" "I must win!" "I must win!" "GIVE UP, MEDUSA!" "NOOOOOOOOOO!! NEVER!" Queen Medusa screamed at him. They stared into each other''s eyes, having an intense staring contest as their bodies crumbled gradually. Several Snake People gathered in the area but couldn''t touch either Baek Ain or Queen Medusa because the extreme heat could kill the Dou Emperor upon contact. Queen Medusa witnessed Baek Ain''s determination. Even though he experienced a thousandfold of her pain, he didn''t even blink and focused on absorbing the fire. ''This human!'' ''This parasite!'' ''This LUNATIC!'' ''I won''t give up, no matter what! I won''t lose to a human!'' That''s what Queen Medusa thought. After six hours, The Green Lotus Core me erupted and zed everything in green hell. Pain, misery, and disbelief filled Queen Medusa''s head. Why can''t this human die? Does he hate to lose that much like her? Queen Medusa is at her very limit. Even peak Dou Emperor has a limit. Dou Emperor is strong, and there is no mistake in that statement. However, Dou Emperors are no GODS! ''I-I lost? My body couldn''t make it.'' Queen Medusa lost her words. ''At this point, I''ll lose everything...'' ''I don''t want to lose everything...'' "Why are you so persistent? Can''t you die?" Baek Ain chuckled as his whole body burned like a stove and replied, "No. I can''t die yet, Queen Medusa." "I have discovered my loved ones in this world. I don''t want them to be sad." "I don''t want to leave them in misery." "It''s cliche, but my love for them won''t allow me to give up." "Losing them is more painful than dying in this fiery hell." "That''s why giving up is not an option..." "I must seed!" Baek Ain''s voice filled Queen Medusa''s ears. ''Love?" Queen Medusa fell into deep thought. She clenched her hands because she lost to such a weak feeling of a human. However, it makes Queen Medusa question her goal. Twelve hours passed, and Baek Ain was close to his time limit. Baek Ain cried because he might fail this quest. ''Please...'' He pleaded internally. He doesn''t want to leave Yafei and Lan Rou in this world. Cough! Cough! Queen Medusa coughed profusely. There is a hint of redness on her cheeks. She looked down at Baek Ain and finally said, "I-I... I give up." "It''s your victory, human." "Ah..." Baek Ain felt like something unbelievable struck his chest. Alicia''s notification appeared in his head. [Ding! You have finished "Queen Medusa." quest] All the stress build-up in the battle between Baek Ain and Queen Medusa exploded simultaneously, and he fainted. Queen Medusa is dying because of excessive exposure to poison and berserk Green Lotus Core me. She watched Baek Ain fall to the melting ground and catch him with her burnt snake tail. She could have killed him right now. "Love..." She mumbled while brushing Baek Ain''s face. "Hmph! Let''s see the nonsense love you were speaking about, human." "Don''t me me for being cruel, but you''re the one who proposed to me first." Queen Medusa breathed in and used the ancient method to evolve into Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. She kissed Baek Ain''s lips and gradually disappeared into a wisp of green fire that entered his body. Her consciousness faded as a small white snake with dim red eyes condensed from her former body, slithering into Baek Ain''s embrace. "HURRY! HELP THE QUEEN!" Several Snake People approached the throne room. However, a thick ice wall suddenly covered the area and fetched Baek Ain quickly. "Fucking hell, Brat. You did it." Hai Bodong hurriedly escaped from the Tager Desert. "Ehem, I''m proud of you, but don''t get the wrong idea. You''re still far from gaining my blessing to marry Yafei." "CATCH THAT HUMAN!" The snake people chased after the Ice Emperor. After hearing the shouts, Hai Bodong''s face became pale as he noticed Heavenly Gryphon in the sky. He created several ice tforms andnded on the back of the 5-rank magical beast. "GO!" He screamed in panic. Lan Rou nodded andmanded Heavenly Gryphon to fly quickly, disappearing into the horizon. Baek Ain''s group escaped the Tager Desert, leaving angered and confused snake people. Lan Rou covered Baek Ain''s naked body with a nket and said, "I know you could do it, Ain." That night, a legend and criminal was born. A man appeared one day and challenged Queen Medusa to a fight. The result is unclear, but the snake people brand the man as a criminal for taking Queen Medusa away, despite no evidence besides some of her burnt scales. Meanwhile, humans in the Tager Desert called him the "Golden Monarch." for shining the Tager Desert in golden light that day. They said he freed humans from Snake People''s grasp, which is true, but some people exaggerated the story to the limit. Even so, Baek Ain''s feat spread across the Jia Ma Empire. No, even the neighboring empire knows about his feat. However, they didn''t know his identity as the Ice Emperor hid Baek Ain in the Miteer Family Mansion quickly. They also suppressed any news regarding him. Golden Monarch. That title will strike fear in anyone who hears it in the future. Chapter 47: Queen Medusas Aftermath Chapter 47: Queen Medusa''s Aftermath --- Chapter 46 --- [Ding! You have absorbed and lost a massive amount of Life Energy] [Your body has gone through irregr Body Metamorphosis for the second time] [Ding! You have absorbed "Pure Snake People''s Bloodline." and gained "Snakefication."] ["Pure Yang Physique." fused with "Pure Snake People''s Bloodline." and evolved into "Pure Sun-Swallowing Serpent Physique."] [Ding! After a great battle, several host skills have upgraded] [Life Drain(B) >>> Life Drain(S)] [Fire Devouring(F) >>> Fire Devouring(A)] [Cinder''s Eyes(F) >>> Cinder''s Eyes(B+)] [Last Man Standing(F) >>> Last Man Standing(D)] [Healing Factor(A) >>> Healing Factor(S)] [Nirvana Touch(C) >>> Nirvana Touch(A)] [Super Jump(A+) >>> Super Jump(S)] [Sixth Sense(A) >>> Sixth Sense(S)] [Lightning Impulse(A) >>> Lightning Impulse(S)] [After an excessive amount of physical recovery and destruction..] [Unrecorded Body Tempering Technique has reached level 20] [Steel-like Enhancement(B) >>> Steel-like Enhancement(S)] [Steel-like Enhancement(S) has evolved under great stress] [Steel-like Enhancement(S) has evolved into Jade-like Enhancement(F)] [Ding! You have absorbed "Green Lotus Core me."] [Gnome''s Heavenly Four-Colored me(S) have be stronger] [Gnome(S) >>> Gnome(S+)] [After an excessive absorbent of Snake People''s Life Energy...] [White Poison Art has reached level 20] [Ding! Your cultivation has experienced an extreme change] [You have leveled up] [You have leveled up] [You have leveled up] [You have leveled up] [Ding! You have reached 5-Star Dou King Realm] [Ding! You have finished "Queen Medusa." quest] [Rewarding Synthesize''s Skill Upgrade, 5x Skill Upgrade Token(A), Record of the Burning World(4-7 Stages), and 1st Irregrity''s Clue] [Ding! Innate Skill: Synthesize(B+) have received a blessing from the "Goddess of Opportunity."] [Innate Skill: Synthesize(B+) >> Innate Skill: Synthesize(A+)] [New Perk: The host is allowed to fuse inanimate objects and martial techniques within A+ Grade or Below without bacsh] [...] [Get well soon, host] ... ... After the fight against Queen Medusa, Baek Ain returned to the Miteer Family Mansion with the help of hispanion and Hai Bodong. He also received intensive care from known doctors all over the Jia Ma Empire, which failed because they couldn''t heal him. Baek Ain''s Body Metamorphosis is still going on, after all. Diagnosing his injuries is like solving a constantly changing puzzle. "He needs time and a miracle." Most of the doctors exined this to Yafei and others. The amount of physical and mental trauma Baek Ain has gone through is "actually." handled by his physique and skills, but he needed at least one month or more to reach his peak performance again. About gaining consciousness, that''d be a different problem. Baek Ain seemed to float in a cloud of memories. He watched two familiar parental figures smiling in bubbles, greeting him warmly with hugs and encouragement. Their faces are wrinkled as time passes, but they are not that old. "I''m sorry. No, we are sorry for leaving you alone, Ain." A calm yet masculine voice brushed his ears. "Live well, Son." "Enjoy it as much as you can without any regret." "And please get a girlfriend soon." A motherly voice echoed in the dream world. "Even though we have passed away, at least give us proof that we''d get a good daughter-inw in the future." "Remember, get a wife, not a hoe!" "Hold on there, Language!" The masculine voice intervened. "Shut up, dear. Ain inherited your indecisiveness when choosing a partner, and that''s why he has been single for 22 years!" "Remember, Ain! GET A WIFE, NOT A HOE!!" Baek Ain''s eyes wide-opened as he gasped, seeing a familiar bedroom appear before him. He sighed in relief and saw a blurry silhouette hugging him from the left. "Ain!" Yafei hugged him tightly. "Fei..." Baek Ain''s voice was somewhat lower than before. "What happened?" "I was fighting Queen Medusa..." Yafei smiled helplessly with tears in her eyes. She pulled Baek Ain''s cheeks and replied, "You defeated Queen Medusa, fool. Hmph, I told you not to be reckless for months, but you still did something like this anyway." "You almost gave me a heart attack when Uncle Bodong brought you in critical condition." Baek Ain smiled wryly and wiped the tears from Yafei''s eyes. "I''m sorry, but I had to do it." He returned gently. "I have no choice because Queen Medusa possessed the Green Lotus Core me, which could cure Uncle Tengshan''s poison." It was a half-lie because Baek Ain fought Queen Medusa for a forced quest from the Goddess of Opportunity, but he couldn''t exin such a thing to Yafei yet. "You''re a fool." Yafei suddenly kissed him. "But at least you''re my fool, Ain." From the mood, Baek Ain knew Yafei wanted the D. Unfortunately, several people watched them on the side, and one guy furiously released an icy aura. "GET AWAY FROM MY NIECE, BRAT!" Hai Bodong shouted with a solemn expression. Baek Ain raised his arm helplessly andmented, "You''re shouting at a patient who just awakened from hisa, you know?" "What if my wound opened up again?" "Fei, your uncle is bullying me~!" "Uncle..." Yafei turned around with a killer smiles on her face. "This is the recovery room, so please be quiet." "Or I''ll ignore you..." "..." Hai Bodong is stunned on the spot. ''Hehe~! Go, wife~!'' Baek Ain chuckled victoriously. After hearing some updates from Yafei, Lan Rou stepped forward and hugged Baek Ain. It left Hai Bodong speechless for a few seconds before Yafei exined their rtionship. And oh boy, Hai Bodong''s face is bright red because of anger. Yi Xian watched this sight with amusement. Meanwhile, Qing Lin is fumbling with her fingers nervously as she can enter Baek Ain''s harem too. The elders of the Miteer Family are shocked by this news too, but they can''t do anything about it. Baek Ain''s achievement in a short time is enough for him to get favor from several noble families. Even though Baek Ain made an enemy with Snake People, who wouldn''t recruit a 14 years old Dou King? Fucking hell, the elders even bet those noble families would dly tie Baek Ain down with marriage. His talent is simply heaven-defying. Baek Ain could walk to the front gate right now because his mood was "ironically." ruined by Hai Bodong, and a flock ofdies will follow him like a group of moths chasing a me. Also, Miteer Auction Houses all over the Jia Ma Empire would decline when Baek Ain wasn''t providing them with pills. Yes, as he went to find Green Lotus Core me, shed with Queen Medusa, and recovered in this room for a few months, the Auction House lost 60% of its monthly earnings. Aplete nightmare. They couldn''t afford to lose him. The elders nced at each other, nodding in agreement. "Ehem, Bodong. You''ve gone for years now." Primer Tengshan grabbed Hai Bodong''s shoulders from behind. "Maybe it''s time for you to do some jobs you left behind." "Don''t worry. I''ve sorted those documents in your office." "Oy, wait!" Hai Bodong was dragged by three elders, leaving Primer Tengshan alone with Baek Ain and hispanions. "Don''t leave that brat alone with Yafei!!" Teng Shanughed casually andmented, "Haha, Bodong should have taken some breathers while dealing with youngsters. Aih, he became so senile recently." "Nah, that''s a natural reaction." Baek Ain responded with a smile. "I hope so." "Anyway,e closer, Uncle-inw." "I''ll cleanse the poison from your body." "You know?" Teng Shan tilted his head in confusion. Baek Ain shrugged and replied, "It''s not really a secret." Teng Shan stood before Baek Ain and watched him summon Gnome''s Heavenly Four-Colored me, flicking the fire around in the air. Baek Ain controlled the fire skillfully and cleansed Teng Shan''s poison by letting the heat melt any harmful substance from his body. After around five minutes, a glob of ck liquid pulled out from Teng Shan''s skin pores and floated in the air. "Done." Baek Ain clenched his hand, condensing the poison into a pill. He has to keep the unknown poison for reference in case something simr happenster. And with Yi Xian''s presence here, Miteer Family wouldn''t have a problem with poison. Teng Shan''s body released an intense Dou Qi as he broke into 10-Rank Dou King. He''s one step away from being a Dou Emperor. "Oh god, this is a blessing." He couldn''t help but mutter in amazement. "Thank you, Ain." "Thank you very much..." Baek Ain waved his hand and responded, "You''re wee. It''s nothing special for this filial nephew-inw of yours." "Stop bragging." Lan Rou rolled her eyes. "Hehe, I can''t." Baek Ainughed and winked at her. And the day goes on in a rxed mood. That''s a lie. It''s not that rxed because Yafei and Lan Rou immediately advanced on getting the D when Teng Shen, Yi Xian, and Qing Lin excused themselves from the room. "I''ve waited long enough..." Yafei''s husky voice filled the room. "Mm." Lan Rou nodded in agreement. ''And I''ve just recovered... Is this the fate of the Harem Protagonist?'' Baek Ain watched Yafei and Lan Rou hopping onto him. ''Well, it''s not bad.'' Chapter 48: Queen Medusa? No, Small Medusa! Chapter 48: Queen Medusa? No, Small Medusa! --- Chapter 47 --- Baek Ain releases a sigh of relief while looking at his lovers. They had a blissful look on their beautiful faces, making one question what kind of experience they went through. He shook his head helplessly because Nirvana Touch is an overpowered skill against the opposite gender. Yafei and Lan Rou literally howled in happiness every time he used it. Unfortunately, Baek Ain could control himself. Having this kind of power would corrupt anyone with a weak will. [You''re still a pervert, host] Alicia suddenlymented. [Holding yourself back doesn''t mean you were a saint or something] "Tch, just when I started to feel good about myself." "Anyway, I miss you, Alicia." "You don''t forget to Sign In the area around me when I am unconscious, right?" [...] "Right??" [...] Alicia cannot respond. After Baek Ain fainted out of extreme shock, the system entered standby mode until he awakened again. [You haven''t issued any order regarding that...] "Oh? I thought my lovely Alicia would assist me the best she could from now on. It seems that was an empty promise, after all." Baek Ainmented lightly. "I don''t know that the assist is limited to sorting inventory and maps." [...] [Ding! The system has concluded apensation for loss Sign In''s chances] [The host is entitled to do Ultimate Sign In once] [Ultimate Sign-In will pull guaranteed rare rewards above A Grade and won''t be reset until the host decide to use it] "Just once? How long have I been bedridden?" [Two months...] "Give me more then." [T-That''s a little bit too much...] "Aww... I guess those 62 daily Sign-In were "sadly." wasted." [Fine, since this is your 1st Transmigration, I''ll make an exception] [The host granted the chance to do Ultimate Sign In twice] [Please use them wisely, host] Alicia''s monotonous voice sounds defeated. "I will, hehe." Baek Ain smiled as he walked to the shower. He cleaned his body briefly before noticing his white hair bing longer and reaching the chest area. He looked in the mirror and saw his facial features became fairer but not losing their masculine quality. He pondered for a moment and discovered the reason behind this sudden transformation. [Name: Pure Sun-Swallowing Serpent Physique] [Type: Blessed Physique] [Grade: S+] [Description: The host experienced an extreme change and mutated "Pure Yang Physique." after sucking Queen Medusa''s Life Energy and Blood. It created a body that possessed Pure Yang Energy and the Innate Charm of Snake Men] [Your charm rivaled that of Queen Medusa, so bewitching weak female hearts will be as easy as breathing for you] "..." Baek Ain didn''t know if he should be happy with this absurd mutation. He was decently handsome in the past. However, now? Even world-ss actors would be jealous of Baek Ain''s appearance and physique. Every fiber of his muscles seem full of powers and an invisible purple aura, having a slender butpact quality. His face is fair without any blemishes, with sharp eyebrows, a defined jawline, and a button nose. Baek Ain clenched his hand and felt weird because the physical strength he used to have doubled when he woke up. At first, he thought only his cultivation and skills got upgraded after the fight. ''What the fuck happened with my body?'' Baek Ain frowned deeply. "Alicia, open status." [Opening Status...] [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Enhanced Hybrid] [Age: 14(Irrelevant)] [Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger] [Physique: Pure Sun-Swallowing Serpent Physique] [Soul Connection: Gnome(S+)] [Innate Skills: Breathing(A), Synthesize(A+), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Active Skills: Super Jump(S), Jade-like Enhancement(F), Energy st(A), Stealth(B), Nirvana Touch(A), Pyrokinesis(S), Life Drain(S), Revolver(B), Parry(A), Howl of Sovereign White Tiger(S), Fire Clone(F), Fire Devouring(A)] [Passive Skills: Energy Mastery(A), CQC(A), Pain Resistance(S), Poison Immunity(S), de Mastery(A), Hidden Weapon Mastery(B), Healing Factor(S), Sixth Sense(S), Lightning Impulse(S), Parallel Thinking(B), Alchemist Instinct(S), Herbology(S), Eastern Alchemy Mastery(A+), Last Man Standing(C), Cinder''s Eyes(B+)] [Cultivation: 5-Star Dou King] [Martial Techniques: Tiger Lashes Kicks, Three Breakthrough Punches, Silent Shadow Steps, Seven Star de Art, Voice Changing Art, Wings of Freedom, White Poison Art, Fiery Earth Wave, Green Sun''s Wheel] [Body Technique: Blood Tiger Muscle, Unrecorded Body Tempering Technique] [Cultivation Technique: The Record of the Burning World(Iplete)] "Holy shit..." Baek Ain stared at his status in shock. How could he upgrade so many skills into S Grade? Especially vague skills like Sixth Sense and Lightning Impulse are hard to train, taking Baek Ain weeks to make micro progress. He knew a life-and-death experience would polish his raw potential, but this was too much. And it feels unreal. "No, this is still not enough. Don''t be surprised with this small increase of power, Ain." Beak Ain breathed in and pped his face a few times. "There are hundreds if not thousands of Dou Ancestors and Dou Venerate out there. They are much stronger and cruel than Queen Medusa, so this small achievement and improvement is nothing." "I''m still severelycking..." He added firmly. "Wait, Queen Medusa?" Baek Ain has forgotten one piece in his sudden improvement, which is Queen Medusa herself. Without her, he wouldn''t be able to be this strong quickly. Thest thing he saw before cking out was Queen Medusa staring at him solemnly. Her red eyes approached him and disappeared a secondter. "Oh no..." "Don''t tell me?" A small white thing moved between the curtains of the shower room. Baek Ain''s Sixth Sense and Lightning Impulse red out as he turned around, catching the creature behind the curtain. It was an adorable white snake with red eyes, having a small body around the size of a toddler''s arm. Hiss! The snake hissed softly at Baek Ain, licking his face. "..." Baek Ain also forgot Queen Medusa evolved into a small snake in the original story. He expected something different since this world is an alternative universe, but a few things stayed the same. [Name: Queen Medusa(Passive)] [Race: Magical Beast/Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python] [Description: This magical beast is the shell of Queen Medusa, who has gone through Race Evolution. As Queen Medusa hibernated because of exhaustion, her instinct as newborn Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python surfaced and birthed a new personality akin to a young child] [Ding! Queen Medusa has formed the "Soul Symbiotic Ritual." before hibernating, forming a somewhat shallow but firm connection between the host and herself] [It''s shallow and not harming the host spiritually, so Innate Skill: Soul Protection(Unknown) isn''t activated] [Simply put, she wanted to use the host as her guardian while recovering her strength] "Are you kidding me? How can you be this petty, Queen Medusa?" Baek Ain was speechless. "Also, what''s Soul Symbiotic Ritual? It''s the first time I heard something like this..." [The "Soul Symbiotic Ritual." is inherently simr to a one-sided marriage contract] "..." Baek Ain. [You were the one who boldly proposed to Queen Medusa first. Bear the responsibility, host] [...Good Luck] Even though Alicia didn''tugh, Baek Ain could hear it in her monotonous voice. Baek Ain sighed in defeat and mumbled, "I didn''t choose the harem path... The harem path chose me." Chapter 49: Training and Sorting Things Chapter 49: Training and Sorting Things --- Chapter 48 --- After a depressing shower, Baek Ain sat in the backyard with Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python on his stomach. The small white snake is hissing soundlessly, sleeping with his presence around. ording to Alicia. The beast, or what Baek Ain called Little Medusa, has been hiding inside the "Cold Yin Prison." Spatial Ring, which the Great Alchemist Yao Men used to conceal his unfortunate soul. And she only gets out when there is no one around him to absorb his Essence Blood, feeding herself till full with Gnome''s me. What a clever beast. ''As expected of Queen Medusa''s instinct, I guess?'' Baek Ainughed as he couldn''t get rid of the "Soul Symbiotic Ritual." or so-called marriage contract with Queen Medusa. He didn''t know if this was a blessing or a curse. Don''t get Baek Ain wrong. He''s happy such a beautiful woman and a literal queen are choosing him to be her husband. Still, an overbearingdy like Queen Medusa is hard to get satisfied with. Baek Ain has to be stronger than Queen Medusa after her evolution, or he will get dominated by her again. It''s silly to say this, but his pride as a man won''t allow Queen Medusa to look down on him again. "I''m that desperate when fighting her, huh?" Baek Ain recalled the tricks he used against Queen Medusa. He sighed and decided to check his quest''s rewards. "Ah, 1st Singrity''s Clue? I need this." [Ding! You have opened the first clue about This World''s Singrity] [The clue is...] ["Someone close with the Main Protagonist, Xiao Yan."] [Further Information is restricted until the host finishes another quest from the "Goddess of Opportunity."] "..." Baek Ain. "Ah, great. It''s Xiao Yan all over again." "Can I take a fucking break from this guy?" "And do you know how little that narrowed it down by saying someone close to him?? He knew many people at this point..." Baek Ain rubbed his forehead and mumbled, "Perhaps I should ughter everyone rted to him? No way, Gu Xun''er and her ancient n would put a bounty over my head if I did that." "Tch, I haven''t confirmed a thing about the Eight Ancient ns in this alternative universe. They were enemies or allies with the Xiao n before the incident. I need to know..." "No, after the incident is also important..." "I need to visit the Central ins soon." He added while thinking about something. "I have excuses not to hurry and fall into unknown territory that might put me in a disadvantageous situation, but increasing my cultivation is the only way to solve future problems, after all." "Given the time, Xiao Yan should return to the Jia Ma Empire soon to fight Nn Yanran." "Is that right, Alicia?" [Affirmative, the three years promise between Xiao Yan and Nn Yanran will happen after the Alchemist Competition in one month] Alicia answered dutifully. [What are you going to do, host?] "Me? I''ll mind my own business for now." Baek Ain returned with a smile. "After finishing the "Queen Medusa." quest, I finally obtained 2/3 of Golden Crow''s Record of Burning World." "I will start by training the 4th Stage as fast as possible." Baek Ainughed in realization and continued, "Also... I might abuse the upgraded Synthesize(A+). After all, having memories of an old sage from Cultivation World is a cheat code too." [...] [Please do it in moderation, host] [Synthesizing Martial Techniques create ws if you''re doing it poorly] "I know, I know... Don''t worry." "I''m not dumb, Alicia." "Human''s greatest ability to adapt at the end of the day. Our malice could even surpass others." [That''s true, I suppose...] ... ... Two weekster. Baek Ain has been solely focusing on training the Record of Burning World and researching the best Dou Techniques he could utilize in the battle in thest two weeks. Even though Baek Ain didn''t master the Record of Burning World''s 4th Stage, he still made massive progress. 3rd Stage: Burning Sun Rupture is the clue to learning the 4th Stage, which involves a more fiercebustion method. As for the Dou Qi Techniques for Synthesizing, Baek Ain is still sorting them based on the grades and simrities because Yao Men''s memories are messy as fuck. The Parallel Thinking Skill is helping a lot in this part. Years'' worth of memories sorted quickly in just two weeks, making it easier for Baek Ain to support his future path. Of course, Baek Ain didn''t just train because he also made some pills here and there to help Miteer''s Family Business. His pills are basically amon addition at this point, raking money all over the Jia Ma Empire. No, even people from the Neighboring Empire are buying his pills like no tomorrow. And after training more, Baek Ain should be able to make the 6-Tiers Pill without any problem. He''s still failing around 30% of the time, but his progress is faster than any Alchemist of the same tiers. Well, no person under 20 years old couldpare to him in the Jia Ma Empire. Hai Bodong lectured him about staying humble, but Baek Ain has been doing so for months. If he didn''t make pills in the shadows, people woulde to the Miteer Family and ask for personal requests when he lived in Wu Tan City. Leaving that senile guy side, Baek Ain also helped Yi Xian control her Woeful Poison Body with a temporary Dou Technique called "Earthly Poison Core." which creates neidan/core inside her body to absorb the excessive poison. It should help Yi Xian to control and cultivate Woeful Poison Body while Baek Ain was away, but the longest she could maintain is roughly 2-3 months until he devoured her poison with White Poison Art again. As for Qing Lin, Baek Ain imparted Visual and Movement Dou Techniques to her. Green-Eyed Demon Art and Butterfly Dance Steps will help her control the snake-type magical beast and dodge iing attacks. She is also supported with resources such as several 3 to 4-rank magical beasts, so her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils will grow stronger alongside her cultivation. And to top that, Qing Lin receivedbat training from Lan Rou personally. This girl is going to be a beast in the future. Baek Ain is considering sending Qing Lin to Sky Serpent Mansion, so her potential will be more prominent, but her current self is too fragile to survive alone. Qing Lin is a ss cannon. She should be peak Dou Grandmaster before traveling alone. Even though Baek Ain deepened his rtionships with these girls, Yafei and Lan Rou observed from the side because Yi Xian and Qing Lin hadn''t proven themselves yet. Ironically, Lan Rou agreed with Yafei''s Harem n, as Baek Ain was too monstrous for them to handle. They didn''t know what happened to Baek Ain recently, but he''s just be too good with his touches. Nirvana Touch is one hell of a drug. Baek Ain is unaware of this n, which more or less starts his journey as a legit Harem Protagonist. ... ... "Shit, I finally chose the most suitable techniques." "God, this is tiring." Baek Ain rested on the floor and noticed a small white snake slithering onto his hand. "Are you hungry already? Damn, you''re a glutton." Hemented with a sigh. "Here." He released a wisp of Gnome''s me from his finger, feeding Little Medusa with it. "Hiss~!" Little Medusa squirmed in delight. The white snake burped and waved her little tail to Baek Ain, disappearing into the ck Spatial Ring tied around his neck. He smiled helplessly and shook his head because Little Medusa was adorable. Baek Ain shivered slightly, remembering the real Medusa coulde up anytime. "Anyway, let''s Synthesize some Dou Techniques." "Wait, should I learn them first?" [Technically, no] Alicia answered calmly. [Since you have the Core Technique learned, such as "Blood Tiger Muscle Technique.", you can synthesize other Dou Technique to perfect it] [Since the fundamental is still the same, your mastery won''t change] [Simply put, it''s like adding building blocks onto a foundation] [Unless youbined two Dou Techniques that you didn''t train] "Okay, got it." Baek Ain nodded in understanding. "Let''s start with this Dou Technique first." [Ding! You have chosen "Silent Shadow Steps." as a Core Technique] [Ding! You have chosen "Broken Tiger Steps." and "Perplexing Star Movement." as subsidies] [Synthesizing...] [You have obtained "Broken Shadow Tiger''s Steps."] Chapter 50: Synthesizing Dou Techniques Chapter 50: Synthesizing Dou Techniques --- Chapter 49 --- [Ding! You have chosen "Silent Shadow Steps." as a Core Technique] [Ding! You have chosen "Broken Tiger Steps." and "Perplexing Star Movement." as Subsidiary Techniques] [Synthesizing...] [You have obtained "Broken Shadow Tiger''s Steps."] "Damn, the name sure is a mouthful one..." Baek Ainmented while shaking his head. He should have known better because this world is a Cultivation World at the end of the day. "I''ll shorten it to Shadow Tiger Steps." "Well then, let''s continue." [Ding! You have chosen "Tiger Lashes Kicks." as a Core Technique] [Ding! You have chosen "Beast Emperor''s Heavenly Legs." as a Subsidiary Technique] [Synthesizing...] [You have obtained "2nd Stance of Extreme."] [Ding! You have chosen "Three Breakthrough Punches as Core Technique] [Ding! You have chosen "Beast Emperor''s Heavenly Fist." as a Subsidiary Technique] [Synthesizing...] [You have obtained "1st Stance of Extreme."] Baek Ain smiled because everything was going ording to n. 1st and 2nd Stance of Extremeplement each other, so synthesizing these two would create a Low to Mid-Di ss Dou Technique. There are Four Different sses in Dou Technique''s Grade. Starting from Huang(Lowest), Xuan, Di, and Tian(Highest) Grades. When Baek Ain transmigrated to this world, most of his techniques were Huang ss but changedter because Lan Rou and Yafei gave him Xuan ss Dou Technique. Now Baek Ain can create theoretically Low to Mid Di ss Dou Technique with Synthesize(A+). And that''s the border of what Synthesize(A+) could do, but he hasn''t tried it yet. Unfortunately, Baek Ain couldn''t create Tian ss Dou Technique. That''d be way too much stretch of his ability. "Fuck, I''m so nervous..." Baek Ain cursed while staring at the system panel. [Ding! You have chosen "1st Stance of Extreme." and "2nd Stance of Extreme." as Core Techniques] [Ding! You have chosen "Trigram Palm." and "Cutting Edge Art." as Subsidiary Techniques] [Synthesizing...] [Failure] "Oh,e on." "Is there something wrong with the procedure?" [Further Synthesizing will make the result wed] Alicia answered monotonously. [You''re doing great, but the technique birthed from this Synthesizing will be a burden on your path, host] [The system deemed it as a "Failure."] [It''s still a great technique, what a shame] "Again." [Pardon?] "Synthesize the Dou Techniques again." "I don''t mind the w. There is always a way to counter it." [...] [Very well] [Synthesizing...] [You have obtained "Four Extreme Arts."] [Please check "Four Extreme Arts." to know more about it] "Hehe, I wonder what kind of w this Dou Technique had." Baek Ain pumped his fist in excitement. Even though Baek Ain wasn''t an expert in Dou Techniques, he knew Di ss Dou Technique could use natural force to aid its wielder. Also, The strength he could generate is way better than Xuan ss as it still relies on physical strength. Rubbing both hands in expectation, Baek Ain continued to fuse more Dou Technique. [Ding! You have chosen "Seven Star de Art." as a Core Technique] [Ding! You have chosen "Great ughter Aura." as a Subsidiary Technique] [Synthesizing...] [You have obtained "Seven Kill Dance."] [Ding! You have chosen "Voice Changing Art." as a Core Technique] [Ding! You have selected the "Phantom Thief Technique." as a Subsidiary Technique] [Synthesizing...] [You have obtained "100 Mimicry Technique."] [Ding! You have chosen "Fiery Earth Wave." and "Green Sun''s Wheel." as Core Techniques] [Ding! You have chosen "Evil me Enchantment Aura." as a Subsidiary Technique] [Synthesizing...] [You have obtained "Wicked Sun''s Ripple."] [Ding! You have chosen "Blood Tiger Muscle" as a Core Technique] [Ding! You have chosen "Forest Druid Ritual Chants." as a Subsidiary Technique] [Synthesizing...] [You have obtained "Ancestor''s Blood Mark."] "Phew..." "I''m so nervous when choosing the subsidiary techniques because Yao Men has too many in his memories. Fortunately, I''ve sorted them based on their usefulness." [Great work, host] "Thanks, Alicia." Baek Ainy down on the floor, staring at the ceiling with a relieved expression. "Disy the newly obtained Dou Techniques'' information." [Will do] [Disying all information...] Baek Ain blinked once and saw several system panels floating in the air, surrounding him with dim blue light. He smirked and decided to check Shadow Tiger Steps first. [Name: Shadow Tiger Steps] [Type: Movement Dou Technique] [Grade: A+] [Description: When utilized, the practitioner''s speed will instantaneously explode and be so quick that even the afterimages created by the movement will not have enough time to fade. There are two types of steps contained within Shadow Tiger Steps] [1st Movement is Silent Steps, which mimicked how a tiger stalks its prey and attacks them with a sudden increase in speed] [2nd Movement is Ferocious Steps, which mimicked how a tiger strikes in a frontal assault and generates several tangible tiger-like afterimages in the process] "Oh, wow... I expected something decent, but this honestly surprised me more. Silent Shadow Steps is Movement Technique taught to everyone in the Shadow Guard Team. To think it would be such a great technique after the fuse." [You''re underestimating your Innate Skill, host] Aliciamented lightly. [Innate Skill is a blessing from one''s soul, so having one counts as a great talent. And you have three, remember] "Thanks for the reminder, Alicia." Baek Ain smiled helplessly. [Name: Four Extreme Arts] [Description: Offensive Dou Technique] [Grade: S-] [Description: An unique Offensive-type Dou Technique. I used four main principles of Destruction, Block, Deflection, and Cutting. Utilizing one''s limbs to an extreme degree, the practitioner of Four Extreme Arts could fight someone 3 Realm higher] [Destruction: Deliver External and Internal Damage with a systematic fist and palm strikes] [Block: Harden one''s limb and receive iing attacks with ease] [Deflection: Redirect the opponent''s force with linked movements and counterattacks] [Cutting: sh through the enemy''s defense with swift kicks and de-like hand chop] [Warning! Four Extreme Arts required "Extreme Spatial Awareness.", "Perfect Physical Management." and "Extreme Vigor."] Baek Ain reviewed Four Extreme Arts in his head and smiled weakly because no wonder Alicia noted it as a Failure. It''s a powerful Dou Technique, but using it continuously to the limit would shave his Life Energy. Spatial Awareness wouldn''t be a problem because he possessed Sixth Sense and Cinder''s Eyes. As for Perfect Physical Management, he might need to use Lightning Impulse to its limit. At least, the Life Energy problem was "directly." solved with Life Drain(S). However, only Baek Ain could utilize Four Extreme Arts in his group. Baek Ain wanted to try Four Extreme Arts immediately. Well, he still needs to check other Dou Techniques first. [Name: Seven Kill Dance] [Type: Offensive Dou Technique] [Grade: A+] [Description: An art of killing utilizing any ded weapon. Seven Kill Dance covered the practitioner''s tools with a menacing red ughter aura, increasing offensive ability significantly. Only seven moves were "properly." recorded within the Dou Technique, which is fundamental moves from Seven Star de Art] [When mastered, ughtering lives will be akin to dance...] "Edgy as fuck..." Baek Ain''s mouth twitched slightly. "Whatever, still better than the former." "And I can use it with any ded weapon." [Name: 100 Mimicry Technique] [Type: Support Dou Technique] [Grade: A+] [Description: Change one''s appearance by manipting energy, bones, and fleshes. When mastered, even cultivators at Dou Venerate wouldn''t be able to discern the practitioner of 100 Mimicry Technique] Baek Ain pped his knees andmented, "Great. This technique will be useful in the future." "I don''t have to use Skin Mask anymore..." [Name: Wicked Sun''s Ripple] [Type: Offensive, Defensive, Support Dou Technique] [Grade: A++] [Description: Utilizing one''s breath and generating heat akin to the sun throughout one''s body, creating a ripple that could get used in myriad ways. The intensity of the breathing and energy maniption will determine how powerful the effect will be] "..." Baek Ain. "Is this a fricking Jojo Reference?" "Like hell, even the method and effect are simr." "Oh wait... I don''t need to breathe constantly to maintain Wicked Sun''s Ripple. As long as the heat is ignited, I could create shockwaves and a wheel made of fire until the spark died down, which forced me to breathe again." "Hehe, nice technique." [Name: Ancestor''s Blood Mark] [Type: Body Technique] [Grade: A] [Description: Create and condense the power of Wood Dou Qi into one''s body, marking the skin with a crimson tiger stripe-like mark. Each mark makes one''s body more durable and stronger than before. The user of Ancestor''s Blood Mark also could explode "Blood Mark." for a limited period of physical strength boost] Baek Ain groaned a little and felt his muscle swelling, seeing a faint red stripe on his left arm. He rubbed the mark and felt Wood Dou Qi swirling within it. "That''s it for now... I''m tired." Baek Ain sighed while closing his eyes. [You seem to have forgotten what day it is, host] Alicia suddenly said. "Come again?" [Today is your birthday] "Ain~!" Yafei''s voice echoed in Baek Ain''s private training room. "Let''s have dinner." A weak smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face as he mumbled, "Aih, how could I forget that Today is the 17th of August." [Happy Birthday, host] [Enjoy your time] "I will." Baek Ain stood from the floor and greeted Yafei. "Sure, let''s have dinner." "Hehe, let''s go~!" Yafei grinned inside because Baek Ain didn''t know everyone was waiting for him in the dining room. Chapter 51: Birthday Party Chapter 51: Birthday Party --- Chapter 50 --- Baek Ain followed Yafei casually, feeling the wind on his face. He nced at the night sky with a full white moon and shook his head because the moon was brighter in this world. Baek Ain missed his homeworld, but having loved ones here eased that feeling. Yafei hugged Baek Ain''s arm and asked, "So, do you make any progress with the research?" "I did." Baek Ain replied with a smile. "My Dou Techniques became better just when you arrived at the training ground." "For example..." Baek Ain casually created an ominous red aura on the tip of his index finger, making Yafei''s eyes widen in surprise as she could feel a cold shiver in her spine when facing it. As Yafei re-started her cultivation again with Dou Qi Method Baek Ain shared five months ago, she grew tremendously with Miteer Family''s Resources and diligent hard work. Yafei''s cultivation is currently at 9-Star Dou Master, and she has enough battle experience after training with the Miteer Family''s Elders. She bes stronger faster thanpared to her past achievement. However, she still felt threatened by such a tiny red aura. How bizarre. Or is it because of Baek Ain who did it? Baek Ain absorbed the ughter Aura and cleared his throat, "I''m going to give you guys some new Dou Techniques as well. Especially for you and Lan Rou, considering your safety is more important now." "I can''t be around all the time soon." Yafei frowned and questioned, "Are you going out again?" "Yeah." Baek Ain nodded helplessly. "Jia Ma Empire is too small for me. My growth is awesome, but as soon as I break into the Dou Emperor Realm, everything will be stagnant again." "When I fought Queen Medusa, I realized my strength is minusculepared to others." "But you''re strong already?" Yafei tilted her head in confusion. She couldn''t grasp why her lover was always in a hurry. Baek Ain chuckled and returned, "No, I''m not strong enough." "Not strong enough to protect my loved ones, especially you." He pecked Yafei''s forehead, making her blush in realization. "Ain, you..." Yafei pouted adorably, leaning on his chest as they walked in the corridor to the dining hall. After walking for a few minutes, they arrived at the dining hall, and Baek Ain felt amiss for some reason. The room is too quiet and dark. "Ah..." Baek Ainughed inside. Snap! Pa! The dining hall is "suddenly." illuminated with several bright crystals, and a line of servants crack their confetti. Everyone Baek Ain knew or saw once in the mansion standing before him, pping their hands. "Baek Ain!" "HAPPY BIRTHDAY~!!" Yafei grinned smugly and said, "Surprise." ''I know it.'' Baek Ain thought while smiling happily. Baek Ain forgot thest time someone else celebrated his birthday. It would be a lie if he said this wasn''t touching because Baek Ain had never felt so happy. Remembering the quiet yet peaceful apartment, Baek Ain wiped slight tears from the corner of his eyes. ''Well, This world isn''t bad at all.'' Baek Ain walked to the dining table. Baek Ain''s surprise happy birthday party was pretty merry. Everyone was "casually." enjoying the food and talking about their fond memories, which led to hours of storytelling. Baek Ain listened to them and shook his head because the night was still young. He sliced his birthday cake and shared it with everyone, enjoying his portion silently. It was delicious. "Ain, you never told us about your childhood?" A drunk Hai Bodong questioned. "I know you were an orphan, but did you ever remember your parent''s faces?" "We might be able to trace your origins with some clues." "Your talent is too ridiculous for the normal orphan." "Uncle!" Yafei was about to reprimand Hai Bodong, but Baek Ain waved his hand casually to dismiss it. Even though Hai Bodong sounds rude now, everyone can feel the elder''s genuine sentiments to help Baek Ain find his origin. Well, he can word it a little better. Baek Ain didn''t want to lie, yet he would make his story vague enough to be interesting. He ced his spoon down and wiped his mouth with a napkin, staring at them calmly. "I was raised in the countryside. In a vige with no more than 20 families." "My parents were farmers. They are 3rd generation farmers who couldn''t train Dou Qi because of poverty, but we can still fill our stomachs to survive until an incident happens that day." "Incident?" The mood bes dark somehow. Baek Ain gave them a reassuring smile and continued, "My parents died in the ident. Fortunately, they saved enough money for me to live well for several years." "And fate allowed me to reach Wu Tan City, bing ackey of young nobles there." Baek Ain told them a true story, just modified here and there to match Cultivation World''s settings. His parents are indeed 3rd generation farmers in the countryside and died in an ident. They saved money for his living necessities and education, which he fulfilled at 22. Thedies and girls cried when listening to Baek Ain''s childhood story, sobbing because he was all alone at such a tender age. Yafei somehow rtes to Baek Ain, but she at least has a doting Aunt and Uncle. Now that they thought about it, Yafei and Lan Rou felt shallow because everything they knew about Baek Ain was just the tip of the iceberg. ''Ain is just like me...'' Yi Xian clenched her hand under the table. She lost her parents and lived with this curse-like body. And when she tries to be closer to someone, the Woeful Poison Body will plunge her into despair. Meanwhile, Qing Lin rubbed her teary eyes and stared at Baek Ain with understanding looks. "Don''t worry, Boss Ain. I''ll be on your side forever." "Mm, I hope so." Baek Ain chuckled in amusement. "Also, that sounds like a proposal, Qing Lin." "P-Proposal...?" Qing Lin mumbled with flushed cheeks. After living in the Miteer Family Mansion for over two months, Qing Lin finally received formal education about humans and history. Hearing the word proposal makes Qing Lin''s stomach flutter with butterflies. Baek Ain leaned on his chair andmented, "Don''t overthink it." "I''m grateful for my current life. After all, you guys are my family now." "It''s crazy how simple life can be, hahaha~!" Baek Ain''s cheerfulugh echoed in the dining hall, warming everyone''s hearts. The silhouette of a young genius in their mind changed when listening to it. He''s a genius, but he''s still too young. The birthday party ended quickly, and Baek Ain returned to his castle with Yafei and Lan Rou supporting him. Hai Bodong forced Baek Ain to drink strong alcohol, making him feel slightly fuzzy. Yi Xian and Qing Lin followed Baek Ain from behind, staring at his back withplex emotion. "Good night, Yi Xian, Qing Lin." "Have a nice sleep." Baek Ainstly said while smiling at them. "Uugh, my head..." Yafei shook her head andmented, "I shouldn''t have let you drink with Uncle Bodong." "Yeah." Lan Rou nodded in agreement. "He challenged me first..." Baek Ain closed his eyes. Yafei and Lan Rou brought their lover to his bedroom and ced him on thefy bed. They stared at each other before kissing Baek Ain on the cheek. They wanted to do it, but Baek Ain deserved peace tonight. "Good night, Ain." As Yafei and Lan Rou left Baek Ain, a ck-haired beauty with piercing red eyes appeared out of nowhere. She stood beside Baek Ain''s bed and stared at him calmly. "Human... No, Baek Ain." "I''m not sympathizing with your sad story, but my condolences to your parents. I, too, never had them because of my special birth." "However, you still have to prove the "Love." you were spouting in the past." "Be strong, Ain. I''ll be waiting for it." She looked around first and kissed Baek Ain''s forehead. The woman disappeared shortly after and left behind a purple light. Chapter 52: Alchemist Grand Meeting? Chapter 52: Alchemist Grand Meeting? --- Chapter 51 --- Two weekster. After celebrating his 15th Birthday, Baek Ain improved himself even more with newfound motivation and mastered the Record of Burning World''s 4th Stage. Hepleted several missions from the Shadow Guard Unit, catching criminals and people with horrible enmity with Miteer Family. He also discovered that Four Extreme Arts and Seven Kill Dance are too much against weak cultivators. Four Extreme Art is "literally." designed to restrict and destroy opponents physically to every fiber. This Dou Technique is dangerous because Baek Ain used Life Drain(S), making each blow enough to reduce one''s lifespan. On the other hand, Seven Kill Dance is a literal Art of Killing, making every ded weapon dangerous and dealing immense damage. The wound or scar created when this Dou Technique is applied wouldn''t get recovered smoothly, akin to a curse. Some bandits learned this fact painfully. Changing the topic, Baek Ain fused several new Dou Techniques for hispanions. Yafei received "Rotating Silver Threads." from Baek Ain, allowing her to produce a silver thread of Dou Qi. When mastered, Yafei would be able to create moreplex constructs and bind others Dou Qi to her bidding. Since she entered Dou Grandmaster Realm, Yafei could only create sharp threads and increase their tenacity to be strong enough against anyone within her level. However, Yafei will be strong enough to fight someone with higher cultivation after gaining more experience. As for Lan Rou, Baek Ain imparted "Gathering Mystic Cloud." to her. With this Dou Technique, Lan Rou allowed producing gray-colored mist to confuse one''s senses. She was also able to shape Mystic Mist however she wanted to an extreme degree, solidifying them into a weapon of choice. And It''s perfect for Lan Rou''s speed-based and assassin-likebat strategy. Baek Ain wanted to give Lan Rou a new Dou Qi Method, but that''d reset her cultivation. She cultivated the "Shadow Illumination Art." trained by everyone in the Shadow Guard Unit, an attributeless Dou Qi Method. It''s decent and dependable, but Lan Rou''s future path as Dou Venerate wasn''t so bright. That''s a problem for another day. Yi Xian and Qing Lin don''t need new Dou Techniques or Dou Qi Methods, but Baek Ain still gives them abundant "Spirit Raising Pills." to increase their Dou Qi and cultivation speed. Qing Lin''s method of bing powerful is simple and almost cheating in some way. She enved Snake-Type Magical Beasts and absorbed their strength, reaching 5-Star Dou Master quickly. And it started from nothing three months ago. Since her pupils have a separate space, Qing Lin also could summon her snake subordinate to fight. Baek Ain believed she possessed around fifty 3-rank and some 4-rank magical beasts under her control. She unironically can destroy a small city such as Wu Tan City like Beast Tamer in the past. Meanwhile, Yi Xian cultivated her strength by consuming Baek Ain''s pills and strong poison, reaching 3-Star Dou Grandmaster in three months when Baek Ain was unconscious. After getting "Earthly Poison Core." from him, her cultivation bes more stable. ... ... In the private training ground, Baek Ain suppressed his cultivation to 1-Star Dou Grandmaster and faced Yi Xian. Of course, it''s still unfair because Yi Xian''s battle experience is nothing before him. That''s why Baek Ain decided to use one hand in this spar. Yi Xian''s body was "thinly." covered with a bright purple aura as she chased after Baek Ain, waving her palm at him. Baek Ain dodged to the left casually and pped Yi Xian''s arm. He smiled and disappeared from Yi Xian''s vision, leaving no trace or presence behind. Yi Xian frowned and stomped her legs onto the floor, creating a wave of poisonous Dou Qi. The wave washed over the area, but Baek Ain still didn''t appear. ''Up!'' Yi Xian thought while raising his head. "Wrong." Baek Ain suddenly swept Yi Xian''s leg, making her fall onto the floor. Yi Xian fell on her butt and released a more intense poisonous Dou Qi before Baek Ain could finish her. She condensed her Dou Qi and sent a burst of energy at Baek Ain. Baek Ain is impressed by Yi Xian''s condensation rate but leisurely dodges her attack again. He tried to grab her shoulder, but the poisonousdy countered with a rising kick. Yi Xian''s speed suddenly increased, allowing her to attack faster than before. Baek Ain used Stealth Steps and matched Yi Xian''s speed, avoiding her attacks here and there. He waited for her to make a blunder. After a few minutes of Tag Games, Yi Xian became more impatient and condensed arge amount of Dou Qi. She summoned Dou Qi Armor, a pale-purple spaulder and a bird-like mask. She pointed her fingers at Baek Ain and said, "1st Point: Poison Darts." Baek Ain''s eyes could discern five colorless and odorless darts moving at unusual speeds. He used Jade-like Enhancement and parried the darts with his hand, watching Yi Xian disappear. "Got you." Yi Xian appeared behind him. "4 Points: Poison Palms!" Launching her palm strikes, Yi Xian grinned victoriously and noticed her attack go through Baek Ain''s body. He faded into existence, leaving her speechless. Yi Xian felt a tap on her shoulder and turned around, feeling Baek Ain''s finger on her left cheek. "It''s my victory." He dered smugly. "..." Yi Xian. "You''re too strong..." "Are you sure that handicap is real? I couldn''t see the difference." Yi Xian gave him a doubtful gaze. Baek Ainughed and answered, "I am giving you a lot of handicaps. It isn''t even 10% of my full power, Yi Xian. " "Trust me. You are a lot stronger than you think." "Because I don''t think there is a 3-Star Dou Grandmaster who could cause this much destruction." He added bitterly, seeing that 70% of the training ground was melting from Yi Xian''s poison. Yi Xian pouted and mumbled, "Hmm..." ''How adorable.'' Baek Ain thought while shaking his head. "Given the time, you might be able to chase after Lan Rou soon." "Really?" Yi Xian''s eyes shone brightly. "If Lan Rou didn''t train at all and stayed at 9-Star Dou Spirit Realm, then yes." "But you know the answer already." "..." Yi Xian couldn''t believe this guy. She pped Bae Ain''s stomach and walked away, huffing in annoyance. Baek Ain smiled and shouted, "Don''t be too mad! I''m proud of your improvement, Yi Xian!" "Hmph, I know!" Yi Xian stepped out of the training ground with a little smile on her rosy face. [Ding! You have triggered a quest] [Name: Alchemist Grand Meeting] [Objective: Be the champion of Alchemist Grand Meeting(0/1)] [Time Limit: Two days] [Penalty: None] [Reward: 2x Random Skills and 1x Random Elemental Soul] [Do you want to ept the quest?] [Yes/No] "Aih, are you setting me up, Alicia? These rewards are too good to be rejected." Baek Ain sighed deeply. [It''s up to you, host] [The purpose of a quest is to push your growth] [You need rivals to sharpen your skills] [At this point, you wouldn''t be able to be 7th Tier Alchemist] "Fine..." Baek Ain rolled his eyes. He cleansed the training ground with Gnome''s me and walked to Yafei''s office. Yafei sat in her office and enjoyed her morning tea until Baek Ain suddenly barged in from the open window. She was shocked andmented, "Geez, can''t you use the door?" Baek Ain shrugged and replied, "The window is more convenient." "Also, do me a favor, please." "What''s the matter?" Yafei ced her tea cup down. "I want to participate in the Alchemist Grand Meeting." Yafei was confused because Baek Ain said he wasn''t interested in this Alchemist Grand Meeting weeks ago. Yet, he''s here saying he wanted to join. How bizarre. "I mean... You can, but why?" Yafei questioned him. "I just want to test something." Baek Ain leaned on Yafei''s table, kissing her lips. "Ah, you scoundrel. Fine, I''ll do something about it." She blushed while pinching Baek Ain''s wrist gently. Baek Ain chuckled and added, "I love you, Fei." Chapter 53: Alchemist Grand Meeting Begins! Chapter 53: Alchemist Grand Meeting Begins! --- Chapter 52 --- "What? Alchemist Grand Event?" "That brat wants to y around with kids of his age... His skill exceeded that of an old alchemist, but he liked to bully them around, huh?" "Well, there is no loss here." Hai Bodong heard Yafei''s request to put Baek Ain''s name under Miteer Family''s contestant for the Alchemist Grand Event. He was honestly surprised Baek Ain wanted to join such apetition. That brat must have a reason. What a time to brag about the Miteer Family''s greatness. Hai Bodong can make the royal family and Alchemist Association run for their money. "Kekeke~!" Hai Bodong grinned wickedly. ... In the White Goose Castle. "What the fuck?" Baek Ain awkwardly shuddered when dipping himself inside a medicine bath. His Sixth Sense is ringing out of annoyance. Someone is plotting something against him. He rubbed his forehead and sighed, leaning on the bathtub''s wall with a weird sensation. He stared at the ceiling and mumbled, "Is it the Goddess of Opportunity again?" [That''s impossible, host] Aliciamented monotonously. [If the Goddess of Opportunity meddles with your life and issues such a thing, the system would have noticed it already. Further quest will cause the bnce of this world to crumble] [That''s why three quests per two years are the constetion''s limit.] [More than that will trigger the "Unknown." karma] "Unknown?" Baek Ain tilted his head in confusion. [The "Unknown." is a mysterious entity that kept everything in order] [An entity with no name but immense power. Even constetions and other beings are afraid of the "Unknown."] "Damn..." Baek Ain was amazed. "Should I be afraid?" [Technically, no] [With your pitiful little existence and strength, even "Unknown." won''t pay attention to you] Alicia answered with a dab of sarcasm. "..." Baek Ain. "I felt insulted, even though it''s true..." Baek Ain didn''t know how dangerous the universe was out there. The alternative universe of Battle Through the Heaven is causing a problem for him already, so facing god-like entities is something he can''t achieve at the moment. Well, this world is decent for his foundation and growth. If Baek Ain transmigrated into a dangerous world such as Worldhammer 40K, he was "literally." done for. And there are thousands of other bullshit universes out there. "Walk on the path of Dimensional Conqueror, eh? I couldn''t even bend space yet." [Don''t be too pessimistic, host] "Sure, sure..." Baek Ainughed while falling into the dream world. [...] Tap! Tap! A sound of gentle steps entered the bathroom. Baek Ain opened his eyes slightly and saw Qing Lin in somewhat see-through clothes walking toward him. He shut his eyes again and panicked because Qing Lin was a minor. "W-What are you doing, Qing Lin?" Qing Lin blushed and answered, "I want to wash your back, Boss Ain." "Um... Lady Yafei told me to help you." ''Fei!'' Baek Ain was speechless. Qing Lin nervously stood on the tiled floor. She''s wearing clothes simr to a modern bathrobe, and her long green hair is "neatly." tied in a bun, which makes her cuter than usual. "I-I''ll start." She looked around the room and noticed a scrub on the floor, grabbing it quickly. Baek Ain wanted to refuse, but knowing how stubborn this girl was and how she would be discouraged from getting closer to him, he could only ept her little help. As long as they didn''t go further than scrubbing his back, nothing awful should happen, no? No? Baek Ain sighed inside and uttered, "Go ahead, Qing Lin." "Leave it to me~!" Qing Lin excitedly strode to Baek Ain and slipped as the floor was wet. She fell on Baek Ain''s back and pressed her well-developed bosom against it. Baek Ain felt a stretch on his lower region and cursed because he wasn''t into younger girls. He breathed in and tried to calm himself, but Qing Lin''s nature didn''t make it any good. Qing Lin is young. And she''s also careless. "Mm~!" She sloppily rubbed her bosom on Baek Ain and released a muffled groan. Baek Ain''s ears became slightly red as he said, "Use the scrub! The Scrub!" "Fweh! Ah, yes. The scrub." Qing Lin gulped while reaching over the scrub nearby. She dropped it earlier. Qing Lin clumsily scrubbed Baek Ain''s back and was entranced by his manly muscle. Unlike teenagers in this cultivation, Baek Ain developed quite a physique with his Unrecorded Body Refining Technique. And White Tiger''s Blessing pushed that forward even more. White Tiger''s Vigor is hard to control, and Baek Ain spends time with Yafei and Lan Rou daily because of it. As he bes more powerful, his libido grows alongside him. "Boss... Qing Lin is-!" Qing Lin whispered huskily. Baek Ain abruptly lifted himself off the bathtub and covered Qing Lin''s eyes with his left hand. "Okay, let''s stop here. I''ve absorbed all the medicinal properties in the bath." He said while pushing her out. "Thanks for the help, Qing Lin." He added as he slid the door close. "Eh?" Qing Lin stood out of the bathroom, staring silently at the wall. Baek Ain wiped the sweat off his forehead and mumbled, "I like Milf." "Yes, Milf." "You''re an adult in mind, Ain." "Also, you! Stop getting hard..." Baek Ain looked down wryly. [What a shame] Aliciamented casually. [The age of consent in this world is way lower than in your previous world, host] [There is nothing wrong with-!] "Stop there, don''t tempt me, Alicia." "If I want to form a deeper rtionship with Qing Lin, she has to be an adult first." [Coward...] "I''m not a lolicon, fuck you." ... ... The next day. At the Alchemist Association, almost everyone wants to see the Alchemist Grand Meeting gathered in a vast white colosseum-like location. The seats are "literally." filled with people of various ages and backgrounds, but they have one thing inmon. They are alchemists or people who dreamed of bing one. Fireworksunched in the sky, celebrating the event grandly. In the middle of the arena, one could see a yin-yang-shaped altar with several rock tables. These tables are "purposely." arranged to face a row of seats for the analysts, starting from Alchemist Association, Misty Cloud Sect, Imperial Family, and other Noble ns. Of course, the judge is still the Grand Alchemist from the Alchemist Association. They held thispetition to decide the new star in the alchemy field within the Jia Ma Empire. "This ce is crowded." A young man stood before the farthest table. He has medium-length ck hair swept slickly to the back and pitch-ck eyes, wearing a brown-colored alchemist robe to cover his whole body. This young man is Xiao Yan, who just returned to the Jia Ma Empire. He wanted to test his alchemist skill after gaining a 3rd-Tier Badge months ago. Well, thispetition shouldn''t be a problem for him. After all, he has a literal alchemy saint on his back. "Those elders look strong..." Xiao Yan moved his gaze to the judge''s seats. "Also, Nn Yanran." "To think I''d met her here." A familiar pink-haired youngdy sat on a row designed for the noble n in Jia Ma Empire. She exuded an aura of nobility and superiority, making Xiao Yan''s blood boil in annoyance. "Just you wait..." He mumbled to himself. On the opposite side of the altar, Baek Ain leaned on the table and yawned out of boredom. He looked around and noticed Hai Bodong grinning from ear to ear. "Tch, he''s nning something." He looked away, giving the cloud in the sky all his attention. Hai Bodong nced at the person in the Imperial Family''s row and boastfully said, "Hey, old monster. Wanna make a bet?" The person in question is the old ancestor of the Jia Ma Imperial Family, Jia Xing Tian. He''s a white-haired elderly with a stylish-looking beard and purple tunic. "Tch, you returned to the Imperial City and provoked me already." Jia Xing Tian smiled, happy to know Hai Bodong was alive. "An old bastard like you should have rotted on the corner of the magical beast forest." "What did you say?" Hai Bodong smiled back and returned. "Just said you are afraid of a challenge." "Who''s afraid?" Jia Xing Tian released a dim golden light. Hai Bodong countered with his Ice Dou Qi andmented, "Then, it''s a deal." "I bet my sponsored alchemist will win this tournament and make your granddaughter cry." "Hmph! My granddaughter is the best in the world. Thispetition shall be her yground." Jia Xian Tian answered bravely. "Damn, Lolicon." "I''m a doting grandfather, not a lolicon." "Your granddaughter''s face says otherwise." "Hmm??" A youngdy in a flowery purple dress stared at Jia Xing Tian grimly. She made some gestures andmented, "Stop being annoying, Grandpa." "..." Jia Xing Tian. The Alchemist Association''s Elders and other Noble ns stare at this childish banter with tired expressions. The rivalry between Hai Bodong and Jia Xing Tian was well-known in the Jia Ma Empire. Within a roofed chair sat an elder wearing a yellow-colored alchemist robe. He appeared asleep, but his half-opened eyes released a dim white light. This elder is the one who taught Alchemy to Pill King Gu He. "Elder Fa Ma, please start the Grand Meeting." "Okay." Fa Ma opened his eyes, standing up. "I ANNOUNCE THAT THE 8TH ALCHEMIST GRAND MEETING OFFICIALLY BEGINS!" "YOUNGSTERS, DO YOUR BEST AND SHOW YOUR TALENTS!!" As the shouts washed over the altar, everyone screamed excitedly and wondered who''d be the winner. "Let me take a nap..." Fa Ma returned to his seat and closed his eyes again, leaving the other alchemist near him speechless. Well, the Legendary Fa Ma is quite old. Another high-ranked alchemist walked forward and announced, "The topic of the first round is Refining and Cleansing." "You''ll refine these ck Leaf Crystal Cores and increase their worth one way or another." Several ck stones appeared and floated above each contestant. Yafei appeared on a podium and flipped over a massive golden hourss, shocking Baek Ain. "You must finish your job before all the sands in this hourss go down. And a contestant who fails will be disqualified." She dered calmly. "Good luck, everyone." She smiled and winked at Baek Ain, making almost every male in the area jealous. Baek Ain shook his head and said, "Aih, You riled them up intentionally. What a cheekydy." Chapter 54: Unorthodox Method Chapter 54: Unorthodox Method --- Chapter 53 --- Everyone started refining the ck Leaf Crystal Cores and ced down their Alchemist Furnace, making the viewer''s eyes wide in shock because some contestants possess treasure-grade furnaces. Even though Alchemist Furnace helped with the refining, skills matter the most in this refining. Not to mention ck Leaf Crystal Cores are a unique mineral with immense impurities, so testing Alchemist''s skill with it was a tradition for millennia. It doesn''t have many uses but shows how skilled Alchemists can be. The refining result of ck Leaf Crystal Cores started from ck, Purple, Deep Blue, Pale Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red. Any skilled 4-Tier Alchemist could achieve Red Color without trying. A mboyant-looking yet tall young man pulled his extravagant Alchemist Furnace and ced it on the table. He appears to be more on the soft side of a charming male, making somedies'' hearts flutter. Wearing a green-brown colored alchemist coat on top of his blue suit, Liu Ling winked at thedies and summoned his me. He grabbed ck Leaf Crystal Core and started refining. Yawn~! "Hmm? Fellow Alchemist there, aren''t you tooid-back?" He asked Baek Ain, whozily leaned on the table beside him. "Refining process takes a lot of time, you know?" Baek Ain yawned and replied, "I''m preparing myself here." "Don''t worry. Focus on your part." "I see... I warned you already." Liu Ling nodded calmly and focused on refining his ck Leaf Crystal Core. As everyone refined their ck Leaf Crystal Core, Baek Ain observed them with his Sixth Sense and shook his head because they used Alchemist Furnace as if their lives depended on it. Well, Baek Ain couldn''t me them for being blind. "The best way to refine minerals is through intense pressure and heat." "Refining it with fire will do, but very shallow." Grabbing the ck Leaf Crystal Core, which is the size of an adult hand. Baek Ain added Gnome''s me to his palms and squished them together. Some people noticed Baek Ain''s method and looked at him weirdly. "What''s he doing?" "Where is his Alchemist Furnace?" "Pfft, that guy probably doesn''t have one." "Having a handsome face but couldn''t afford an Alchemist Furnace, howughable." "True, hahaha~!" Some salty observersmented and ridiculed Baek Ain, but the young man ignored them. They didn''t notice the intense heat and pressure within Baek Ain''s palms, creating some puff of smoke. The Legendary Alchemist, Fa Ma, peeked and observed Baek Ain with his experienced eyes. "Oh? The grand meeting is going to be interesting." He smirked in amusement. After five minutes, almost every contestant finished their refining, leaving only Xiao Yan, Royal Princess, a ck-robed alchemist, Liu Ling, and Baek Ain. Jia Yu''er opened her furnace and brought out a pale blue crystal, gaining everyone''s attention. "Oh my god, it''s pale blue!" "Pale blue, as expected of a Royal Princess." "She''s such a talented alchemist." Jia Yu''er haughtily crossed her arms and said, "This much is nothing." "No, princess. You can''t look down on others that easily." Liu Ling pulled out his crystal and showed everyone a beautiful green color. "Oh! It''s Green!" "The disciple of Pill King Gu He is no joke." "His ability is one of the best." "But that left us with three other contestants..." Everyone moved their gazes to Xiao Yan, ck-robed Alchemist, and Baek Ain. Xiao Yan mmed his hand onto the table and released a sudden burst of white me. A red-colored crystal floated in the air and shocked everyone to the core. "A-Amazing..." They are astonished by Xiao Yan''s ability. And some people noticed his white me released extreme chill as well. The ck-robed Alchemist chuckled and said, "You''re not the only one here, boy." DING! A bright red-colored crystal appeared and illuminated the altar. "T-That''s purer than that young man''s..." Baek Ain shrugged and opened his palm, shining the whole area with bright crimson-gold light. They finally looked at him and saw a new kind of ck Leaf Crystal Core. Even though Baek Ain''s crystal is smaller than others, its crimson glow is the most beautiful under the sky. There is also no blemish within the crystal, indicating its pureness. "T-This is..." "Crimson Gold?" "Err... I thought Red is the highest refinement?" Yafei stepped on the podium again and dered, "Stop your work!" "Judge, please show the result." Fa Ma opened his mouth and announced, "That young man is the victor of the first round." His finger is "casually." pointed at one person, and that person is Baek Ain. "WHAT?!!" Brushing his beard, Fa Ma smiled andmented, "The purpose of 1st round is to show your ability to refine medicine ingredients, which is crucial in pill making." "The purer it is, the better effect will be when making Medicinal Pills." "That young man might use unorthodox method, but it''s the most efficient without being tied to amon standard." "Boy, can you exin how you do it?" He asked Baek Ain. Baek Ain shook his head because Fa Ma wanted his method to spread across the Jia Ma Empire. Well, even knowing it won''t change much to the current standard. "Diamonds and other precious minerals are "naturally." formed under pressure, so I applied the same principle(artificially) to the task. I''m just lucky and have the ability to do so." Baek Ain answered casually. "You can try, but I don''t rmend copying my method." "You''ll hurt yourself." "Interesting." Fa Ma nodded in understanding. "Such an unorthodox method." Xiao Yan solemnly stared at Baek Ain and finally recognized him. "It''s him." "Teacher, how could he grow tremendously in less than a year?" Yao Chen observed Baek Ain from Xiao Yan''s ring tied with an ancient-looking rope around his neck andmented, "What a genius..." "It''s not as simple as Baek Ain said, Xiao Yan. A skilled Alchemist could feel the residue heat in his palm. And his cultivation is 5-Star Dou Grandmaster, what a monster." "You might have a heavy contender to win thispetition, but with me here. You can win it easily." "Let''s focus on the next round. After all, that young man didn''t show hostility toward you." Even though Yao Chen said so, he couldn''t get his hand on Baek Ain''s sudden improvement. And something about the young man''s demeanor is bothering him. "Okay..." Xiao Yan responded with a frown. Yafei felt proud because her lover dominated the first round, but she knew this was just the tip of the iceberg. She cleared her throat and said, "1st ce is Baek Ain." "2nd ce is Yan Li from Chu Yuan Empire." "3rd is Yan Xiao." "4th is Liu Ling." "And 5th is your highness, Jia Yu''er." "What? We almost lost to the Chu Yuan Empire Bastard?!" The spectators were speechless. They didn''t expect someone from Chu Yuan, who was known as the den of Poison Dou Masters, to appear here. Simply put, the Chu Yuan Empire has a horrible reputation. "Thank god, there is Baek Ain." "If not, we would have lost our face..." The ck-robed Alchemist scowled at Baek Ain and whispered, "Hmph, just you wait." Yafei smiled inside because Baek Ain was starting to gain public favor and added, "Now, let''s proceed to the next round." She nced back at the judge and gave the high-ranked Alchemist a chance to speak. The high-ranked Alchemist summoned several scrolls and medicinal ingredients for the contestant, cing them on their table. He looked at them and announced, "The second round is about pill-making." "Before you, there are the recipe scroll and medicine ingredients. You have to follow the instructions and make the pill to qualify for the 3rd round." ''If only the 2nd round is that simple.'' Baek Ain thought while checking the scroll with his spiritual energy. It''s not your typical scroll, as Alchemists require spiritual energy to read imprinted messages. Well, that''smon sense. Reading the content of the recipe, Baek Ain chuckled amusingly andmented, "Heh, interesting." "They want to eliminate an ipetent contestant." "Bold move, but I like it." Yafei raised her slender arm and said, "Second Round Begins!" Chapter 55: Improving Existing Recipe Chapter 55: Improving Existing Recipe --- Chapter 54 --- The Second Round of the Alchemist Grand Meeting started. Even though the 2nd Round''s instruction told the contestant to follow the recipe, a skilled alchemist would have noticed errors in the ingredients and steps. More so for Baek Ain, who focused more on each ingredient''s measurement and the proper reactions when creating a pill. One small mistake is critical, making the whole thing fall apart. The true motive is to see if the contestant notices the error in the recipe and fixes it. And just like that, Baek Ain could see several contestants'' Alchemist Furnace explode and release ck smoke. Boom! Poof! One after another, the contestant failed to enter the 3rd Round. Without their treasured Alchemist Furnace, nothing they could do to repeat the pill-making unless they had a spare furnace lying around in their spatial rings. Baek Ain whistled and picked a small knife from his inventory, cutting the medicinal ingredients into proper portions. He grabbed a small pot and threw the ingredients into it, refining them casually. "Hmm... Hmm..." He grabbed a normal-looking 1-Tier Alchemist Pot made of 100 years old ceramics that one could buy in any Miteer Auction House and burned up Gnome''s me inside it, heating the interior to his preferences. And Adding Wood Dou Qi into the furnace, Baek Ain maintained the heat optimally. After a few minutes, Baek Ain noticed the outeryer of the furnace be red and smiled because everything was perfect now. "Almost there." Baek Ain gently covered the medicinal ingredient with his Dou Qi and shoved them into the furnace, triggering the mixing process. A pleasant scent invaded Baek Ain''s nose as he controlled Gnome''s me precisely. He grabbed an apple and began eating, causing the pill-making to look so casual to others. Enjoying his sweet apple, Baek Ain sat on the edge of his table and observed other contestants. "What?" "Never seen someone eat an apple before?" The disrespect is unreal. While others were crying because they couldn''t continue, he enjoyed his apple like it was cooking ss. They stared at Baek Ain hatefully, but he didn''t do anything wrong except be insensitive toward others. Another five minutes passed, and Baek Ain clenched his right hand, condensing the pill inside the furnace. "Done. I''ve made the Explosive Dou Qi Pill." Baek Ain grabbed a golden pill with three blue cloud patterns. "Well, there are some improvements, but it''s not worth mentioning." "..." Everyone. What do you mean they are not worth mentioning?! Explosive Dou Qi Pill is a recipe written inside the scrolls, but the judge purposely makes some errors to test the contestant. And With the correct method, this pill could increase one''s cultivation speed twice a week. Of course, it''s just 3-Tier Pills, so the effect is only sufficient when consumed by Dou Grandmaster or below. Still, it''s a great pill, and this young man said he improved it. Ridiculous! The high-ranking alchemist jumped onto the altar and made the ck-robed contestant nervous. He approached Baek Ain and checked his improvised Explosive Dou Qi Pill, frowning because his mastery wascking to sense its effect. However, he knows Baek Ain wasn''t lying. "Can I take this for further inspection? And yes, it determines your sess in the 3rd Round." Baek Ain smiled and answered, "Go ahead." As if something like this didn''t bother him, Baek Ain showed extreme confidence in his ability. He never had a teacher, but Yao Men''s memories as Alchemy Saint guide him to the proper path. It would be a lie if Baek Ain said he wasn''t grateful. Thanks to Yao Men, Baek Ain improved this far quickly. The high-ranked alchemist brought Baek Ain''s pill to Fa Ma and the other elders, allowing them to observe it further. After a few seconds, Fa Ma slumped into his chair and sighed, "The next generation will always surpass the previous one. Aih, It''s one of the never-ending cycles in life." "Senior Fa Ma, why are you so shocked? It''s just a 3-Tier Pill." "Yeah, he might be lucky and find a way to improve Explosive Dou Qi Pill in an ident." Fa Maughed wryly and answered, "Have you not seen how he makes a pill? His method required precise measurement and extreme fire control." "Next, do you not notice that he only uses half of the medicinal ingredients prepared? That means the other half is worthless for making this Explosive Dou Qi Pill." "The recipe is wed in purpose, which led him to eliminate several ingredients to bring forth greater effect. Do you know how absurd it sounds for a 15-year-old kid to do this?" "Miteer Family has nurtured a frightening monster. No wonder their sales have gone uptely, which makes me curious who Baek Ain''s Teacher is." Such a youngster should have an influential teacher behind him, but Baek Ain has none rted to alchemy. Baek Ain only had one teacher, and that person was Lan Rou. Returning to the altar, Xiao Yan and the ck-robed contestant finished their task. "Yan Xiao and Yan Li passed to the 3rd Round!" Yafei announced calmly. The crowd is happy and furious because of this development. Happy because there is someone like Yan Xiao. And furious because a bastard from Chu Yuan Empire passed to the 3rd Round. Poison Masters are despicable people. They are ruthless and borderline insane in most cases. "Your Highness and Liu Ling passed the 3rd Round!" Royal Princess and Liu Ling passed after realizing their mistakes, using their intellect and spare furnace. Still, it was a close call. "Thanks for the clue, fellow alchemist." Liu Ling cupped his hands, bowing slightly to Baek Ain. Baek Ain waved his hand indifferently and responded, "It''s nothing. I only told you to see the bigger picture." "Still, thanks." Liu Ling smiled slightly. Baek Ain chuckled and waited for the elders to examine his pill. After a few minutes, the high-ranked alchemist stepped out of the judge''s row and dered, "The winner of the 2nd Round is Baek Ain!" "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAH!!" "BAEK AIN IS THE BEST." "HE WON 1st and 2nd Rounds so easily." Everyone, especially the female audience, cheered for Baek Ain''s sess. Some are even bold enough to say something like this. "BAEK AIN, PLEASE LET ME HAVE YOUR CHILD!" "BAEK AIN, MARRY ME~!!" "KYAA, LET ME JOIN YOUR HAREM~!!!" "NO, LET ME BE YOUR MAID~!!!" [Good for you, host] Alicia teased monotonously. ''Shut up, Alicia...'' ''Women are scary, so having too much will bring trouble for me.'' Baek Ain saw Yafei''s calm expression be slightly stagnant. Even though she was smiling, there was a hint of coldness behind it. Unknown to Baek Ain, Yafei wouldn''t oppose him if he wanted to build a harem. The only problem was if these bitches and whores dared to cling to his brilliance. ''Know your ces...'' Yafei''s blue eyes shone with dim silver light. One has to possess standards to join Baek Ain''s harem. "Um, Lady Fei, please continue?" Someone from the alchemist association whispered into the podium. Yafei awakened from her thoughts and reacted awkwardly, "A-Ah, yes." "Kuhum, we shall proceed to the 3rd Round." "The 3rd Round''s topic is simple and has no hidden objectives." "Contestants demanded to create the best pill they could make with their own ingredients." The surviving contestant nodded simultaneously in understanding. A grin appeared on the ck-robed contestant''s face because he''d dominated everyone in the 3rd Round. After all, his capability is far greater than these brats. "Then... Third Round Begins!" Yafei announced loudly. Baek Ain rxed his fingers slightly andmented, "Well, I can''t lose and fail my quest." "I''ll be serious in this Round." Chapter 56: Skill Issue... Chapter 56: Skill Issue... --- Chapter 55 --- Hearing the task, thest five contestants moved and started preparing medical ingredients. "Foolish Jia Ma Empire, this is why all of you are trash!" Yan Li suddenlyughed and brought out several ominous medicinal ingredients. He opened his ck robe and revealed a youthful appearance, causing everyone''s eyes to widen in shock. He made a slitting-throat gesture toward Baek Ain and added, "I''ll show the difference between you guys and me!!" Baek Ain smiled politely and replied, "Good luck." ''Good luck if you ever made it out alive from this ce...'' Fa Ma and other elders from the Alchemist Association look at Yan Li''s medicinal ingredients with a frown. Not only are these herbs rare, but they are also hard to refine because of their evil natures. "ck Ghost Vines, a dangerous herb that could suck one''s blood to the brim." "Crown Blood Flower, which could damage one''s soul..." "Andstly, Hundred Curse Leaves that can suck one''s Dou Qi until there is nothing more left." "With these ingredients, I''m sure Yan Li wanted to make a 4-Tier Soul Eater Pill." Fa Ma solemnlymented. "The quality should be around low to the middle-ss range." "A pill that can swallow other''s strength and crystal it for others to consume... And the unlucky person who consumed it will fall to madness out of sheer pain." The audience shuddered when hearing the description of the Soul Eater Pill because how could a pill have a horrible effect? There is nothing wrong with making dark-orientated pills, but Yan Li is from the Chu Yuan Empire. The people there were known as violent Dou Masters, who killed others based on pure evil. He created Soul Eater Pill to prove the Chu Yuan Empire was better than Jia Ma Empire, which means their evil method was the best. "HAHAHA! If the Jia Ma Empire dered itself as "Light." then the Chu Yuan Empire would be its Darkness! I''ll devour your light..." Yan Li shouted while burning his alchemist furnace with intense ck me. However, in Baek Ain''s eyes, Yan Li is a dumbass. ''Yi Xian, please deal with the poison in the Colosseum. I''ll handle the one on the altar.'' Since Baek Ain had read the Battle Through the Heaven, he knew Yan Li was nning to terrorize the Alchemist Grand Meeting. '' Unfortunately for Yan Li, Baek Ain has sent Yi Xian to cleanse any poison within the Alchemist Grand Meeting. A person with a Woeful Poison Body is such a bad matchup for people from the Chu Yuan Empire. That was an hour ago, which means Yan Li''s n will fail. Baek Ain expected drastic changes since this world is an alternative universe. However, as Alicia stated, most things stayed the same throughout this world''s history. "You want to y dirty, huh?" "Let''s get dirty then." Baek Ain ced down his treasured Alchemist Furnace, a 6-Tier Furnace synthesized from his former 5-Tier Furnace. It''s called Deep Earth Dome Furnace and has the shape of a brown-colored tree stump. Don''t be fooled by its appearance because this thing has an immense synergy with Fire and Wood Dou Qi, possessing the toughness to rival Dou Ancestor in terms of durability. After all, The interior is "actually." blessed with Space Tampering. Baek Ain stretched his right hand and summoned Gnome''s Four-Colored Heavenly me at full st, illuminating the altar with greenish-brown color. BOOM! A pir of fire ascended to the sky from Baek Ain''s table, startling everyone with its heat. "What?!" Yan Li''s eyes squinted. "What kind of me is that?" Fa Ma and the alchemist elders reacted with questioning looks as they couldn''t identify Baek Ain''s me. Its immense appearance and presence are simr to a Heavenly me, but they have never heard of any me with a greenish-brown color. Even Yao Chen couldn''t recognize Baek Ain''s me, which hurt his Alchemy Saint''s pride. "I''ve lived for so long and roamed over the Dou Continent, but it''s the first to see such a unique Heavenly me." He mumbled to himself. "From its characteristics, it''s a "Heavenly me." formed deep within the earth. And this intensity, even my Chilling Bone me couldn''tpare." "A new Heavenly me... It seems the list will change soon." Baek Ain literally ignored everyone''s gaze and focused on making his pill, measuring everything. His Alchemist''s Instinct red to the limit as he carefully refined the ingredients. "Three slices." "Six drops." "Catalyst and mix..." "Temper the refined ingredients for a few seconds." Unlike everyone, who focused on one spot, Baek Ain constantly moved to mix his ingredients. He could have used Dou Qi and Gnome''s me to force things away, but nothing can beat a human''s touch. Every time Baek Ain touched something with his finger, he could feel the change within the materials and prepared them for the next stage. His silhouette bes blurry and leaves some afterimage, rendering the audience and judges speechless. "Move, move. Raise the temperature to 169C and incorporate another drop of Mountain''s Essence Drop to create a chemical effect." Baek Ain grabbed a handful of roots and squished them with his right hand, dropping the juice into the mixture. Swoosh! Baek Ain''s refined mixture changes color to a dim green, making people frown in confusion. The way Baek Ain makes pills is vastly different from others. It is systematic and precise. However, looking at it, such a method is hard to copy. Even if they did, would they achieve the same efficiency and result as Baek Ain? Baek Ain snapped his finger and sted Gnome''s me into the Deep Earth Dome Furnace, making the stump release a faint green hue. Rocks and roots-like illusions appear when Baek Ain uses the 6-Tier Treasure, which charms people because of its beautiful sight. Crackles! ck clouds gathered in the sky and released a loud thunderp. BOOM! Everyone was speechless. What kind of pill did Baek Ain make to trigger Heaven''s anger? "How could he be so skilled?" Xiao Yan witnessed the scene before him with a shocked expression. Yao Chen pped Xiao Yan''s head and shouted, "Xiao Yan, focus! You can''t look at others when your pill is in a crucial stage!" "Crap. Sorry, teacher." Xiao Yan returned his attention to pill-making. Since Xiao Yan didn''t go on any journey and went straight to Jia Nan Academy, he doesn''t possess Green Lotus Core me and is too weak to absorb Fallen Heart me. That''s why Xiao Yan absorbed an alternative me from two 6-Rank Magical Beasts called "Silver Moon Beast." and "Earth-Fire Swallowing Toad.", using me Mantra tobine them in harmony. Sometimes, Yao Chen even allowed him to use Bone Chilling me. Xiao Yan is far weaker and only reached 3-Rank Dou Grandmaster, but his alchemy skill is higher than his canon self. He could make 3rd Tier Pills easily and have some sess in creating 4th Tier ones. Well, 4-Tiers Pills means nothing to Baek Ain. Baek Ain could make a 4-Tier Pill with half-opened eyes. No, even in his sleep, he could do it. The intense pill-making swept over the altar with extreme heat. The royal princess and Liu Ling finished their pills but hurriedly ran away because they couldn''t resist the heat. Hai Bodong stepped forward and created a thick ice barrier around the altar, regting the temperature so none would get injured. Jia Xing Tian followed shortly after, adding ayer of the rock barrier to support Hai Bodong. "Tch, I admit it. Your little brat is better than my granddaughter, Old Bastard." He said in annoyance. Hai Bodong grinned and replied, "Haha, I hope you prepare and send that thing for me tomorrow." "Fine..." Jia Xing Tian felt a bleed in his chest. The Royal Treasury will lose its millennium treasure tomorrow. CRACKLE! BOOOOOM!! As if Heaven was furious, white lightning descended from the sky and struck the altar. Baek Ain is fine because his body is extremely sturdy, and Yan Li possesses a treasure to resist lightning. However, Xiao Yan is different. "Arrrrghhh!" Xiao Yan''s whole body burnt like roasted chicken. He struggled to finish his pill and shouted vigorously, "I WON''T LOSE AGAIN!" "HIYAAAAH!" Xiao Yan stood proudly and raised his right arm, grabbing his 4-Tier pill. "BREAK FOR ME!!" ''Ew, cringe.'' Baek Ain thought to himself. ''Is this the side effect of living in a Cultivation World? I hope my future self won''t be like him.'' Yan Li snickered and dered, "Only that? Let me show you the real 4-Tier pill!" An ominous ck pill appeared before everyone''s eyes, releasing an eerie feeling. "THE DARKNESS SHALL SWALLOW THIS EMPIRE, HAHAHA!!" ''And you too! Stop being edgy, for fuck sake.'' Baek Ain nced at Yan Li with a skeptical look. BOOOM! As Baek Ain finished condensing his pill, thunder struck him again. He yawned under extreme natural force and heard a notification. [Ding! Unrecorded Body Refining Technique has reached level 30] [Ding! You have unlocked "White Lightning Mortal Body."] "Done." Baek Ain squeezed the pill from his Alchemist Furnace, showing everyone a golden brilliance under the dark clouds. He opened his palm and let out the shine, sweeping everyone within 100 meters in divine light. [Ding! You have created a Transcendent 5-Tier Pill: "Fire Origin Returning Pill."] Fa Ma and other alchemists leaned on the fence with speechless look on their faces. "T-That glows..." "F-Fifth Tier Pill!" Fa Ma couldn''t hide his surprise. "Baek Ain sessfully made a GODDAMN FIFTH TIER PILL!" "GENIUS, GENIUS OVER THE HEAVEN!" Baek Ain smiled at the other contestant and said, "What, You could only make 4-Tier pills?" "I see... Skill Issue." "..." Xiao Yan. "..." Yao Chen. "..." Yan Li. Fa Ma doesn''t even wait and announces, "The Winner of the 8th Alchemist Grand Meeting is Baek Ain!" "WOOOOOAAAAAAAAAH!!!" "BAEK AIN!" "BAEK AIN!" "BAEK AIN!" "Hmm, not bad." Baek Ain raised his right arm victoriously. He basked in glory as everyone chimed his name. [Ding! You have finished the "Alchemist Grand Meeting." event] Chapter 57: Alchemist Grand Meetings End Chapter 57: Alchemist Grand Meeting''s End --- Chapter 56 --- [Ding! You have finished the "Alchemist Grand Meeting." quest] [Rewarding 2x Random Skill and 1x Random Elemental Soul] "I can''t ept this?!" Yan Li shouted to everyone''s faces. "Don''t you realize how ridiculous it was for a kid like him to make a 5-Tier Pill? It doesn''t make sense." Baek Ain smiled andmented, "Are you saying I''m cheating in the Alchemist Grand Meeting? How funny because I put the Miteer Family''s reputation on the line when entering thispetition." "And cheating isn''t my style." "You, on the other hand." Baek Ain frowned at Yan Li. "Is very suspicious..." Under everyone''s eyes, Baek Ain grabbed a handful of ck crystals from the 1st round and threw them at Yan Li. It caused Yan Li to panic and use his Dou Qi, breaking all the worthless crystals into dust. Baek Ain grinned and flicked his finger, triggering the wisp of Gnome''s me within those crystals. A fireworks-like explosion urred and washed over the area where Yan Li stayed. BOOM! "D-Did he just kills him?" A male audience was speechless. "No way, Baek Ain is a winner. He couldn''t be so brave." The other audiencemented solemnly. The charmed female audience cannot ept such nder toward her star. "There is no way Hero Ain would do such a thing. There must be a reason behind it." "You people are just too blind!" "Yeah, booo~!!" The other female audience agreed immediately. Every male audience witnessed this withplicated feelings. They are awed and jealous because Baek Ain could gain such massive poprity and followers in just five hours. But again, he''s the winner of the 8th Alchemist Grand Meeting. ''Damned Baek Ain! You lucky bastard!'' Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes shone with a dim redness, seeing the real Yan Li appear in the cloud of dust. Even though Yan Li consumed a pill to alter his appearance, he couldn''t hide from Baek Ain''s Cinder Eyes. As the explosion and dust swept over, everyone could see Yan Li in his new appearance. Or precisely, his actual appearance. The former young man with an arrogant bearing is "suddenly." reced by a white-haired elder with a crooked smile. It seems like Yan Li has aged more than fifty years in one breath. The surroundings be increasingly hot as Yan Li''s cultivation bursts from 7-Star Dou Grandmaster to 7-Star Dou Spirit in one swoop, shocking everyone in the Alchemist Grand Meeting. "Good, good... Brats these days don''t know how high the sky is." "I might die today, but I''ll bring at least half of the people here to Yama Realm alongside myself!" "Catch him, quick!" Fa Ma warned all the powerhouses nearby. He could feel something horrible was about to happen, and his instinct was never wrong. Hai Bodong and Jia Xing Tian jumped from the altar''s edge and approached Yan Li quickly. They watched the wretched man moving toward Baek Ain, widening the audience''s eyes. "No, Ain!" Several female shouts echoed on the altar. Yan Li clearly has an absolute advantage against Baek Ain, who is just a 5-Star Dou Grandmaster. He released a thick poisonous gas from his body and charged Baek Ain. "Die, BRAT!" Baek Ain smiled because a familiar presence appeared, passing through the wind and countering Yan Li. BAM! To everyone''s surprise, a mysteriousdy in ck appeared. She wore a yaksha mask and let her long bluish-silver hair sway like a mysterious river. She stood before Baek Ain and faced Yan Li with a cold aura around her body. "How brave of you to attack Ain..." Her voice is unbearably cold, making every male''s heart in the area sink for some reason. "Hmph!" Yan Li noticed Hai Bodong and Jia Xing Tian''s silhouetteing closer, lifting his right hand. "Green Heart Devouring Life Poison Activate! DIE ALL OF YOU!" A burst of green smoke appeared from Yan Li''s body. Lan Rou sneered and stepped forward, leaving a breeze of fresh flowers for Baek Ain. He chuckled inside because Lan Rou sessfully broke into 1-Star Dou King Realm. A pair of energy wings resembling butterfly''s wings appeared on Lan Rou''s back, allowing her to reach Yan Li quickly. She grabbed a thick gray-colored mist and formed a one-ded sword, shing through Yan Li''s body. It went through Yan Li''s body and sealed his Dou Qi. COUGH! Yan Li heavily smacked against the hard floor and coughed a mouthful of blood. He fearfully stared at Lan Rou with a disbelief expression and said, "D-Dou King." "How is that even possible?" "I didn''t sense your presence at all..." "Shut your mouth for interrogation." Lan Rou stabbed Yan Li''s chest with her mist sword, preventing the disgusting man from talking. Even so, Yan Li didn''t care and shouted, "HAHAHA, You can kill me, but I''ve nted poison pills across the Colosseum!" "Given the time, the miasma will spread and kill everyone within a mile radius." "What poison?" Baek Ain questioned him. "Don''t you see that everyone is fine?" "What a foolish fellow we have here." "Huh??" Yan Li hardly looked around because of Lan Rou''s restraint and discovered his poison pills didn''t explode. No, there is not even a residue appearing in the audience seat. "Don''t tell me..." Hai Bodong and Jia Xing Tian arrived at Baek Ain''s side, staring at Yan Li furiously. "Hoho looks at this miserable bastard." Hai Bodongmented indifferently. "You want to swallow our Jia Ma Empire? Dream on, Yan Li." Jia Xing Tian said with venom. "With this, we can dere war against the Chu Yuan Empire. Let''s see how you people survive..." Yan Li''s eyes widened because the Jia Ma Empire had grown steadily over the past twenty years. Even though the Chu Yuan Empire is strong, they don''t possess enough Dou Emperor Powerhouses topete with these people. "I-I still have a backup... Soon, they will attack the city." Yan Li threatened them for thest time. "Oh, those Poison Masters on the city gate? I finished them before going here." Lan Rou stated casually. "They are strong, but a person with high poison resistance could easily defeat them." "..." Yan Li. Hai Bodongughed andmented, "Look at his face." "Well, Old Monster, I''ll bring this guy to our ce for a small talk." "It should be alright, no?" "Go ahead." Jia Xing Tian nodded his head. After all, he knew the Miteer Family''s Shadow Guard was well-versed in information gathering. Hai Bodong told Lan Rou to bring Yan Li away, to which Lan Rou responded with a nod. "See you soon." Lan Rou disappeared with Yan Li, leaving a scattered breeze behind. No one except people from the Miteer Family knows herst words directed to Baek Ain. "That was dangerous..." Fa Ma sighed in relief because Yan Li neutralized before it was toote. He cleared his throat and dered, "Yan Li from Chu Yuan Empire is "directly." disqualified for posing a harmful act against the audience and other contestants." "Don''t worry. We''ll question Yan Li''s origin and n so the public will be fine." After giving his reassurance, the audience sighed in relief too. Fa Ma moved his gaze to the altar and continued, "Let''s start thest ceremony." "Hell Yeah!" Excited shouts echoed across the audience seats. Fa Ma shook his head and announced, "3rd ce tied between the Royal Princess and Liu Ling. They will get rewarded with 4th Tier Alchemist Pill Recipes and one 4-Tier Medicinal Ingredient of choices." "2nd ce is Yan Xiao. The association will reward him with the 5th Alchemist Pill Recipe and 4-Tier two Medicinal Ingredients of choices." "or 5-Tier Medicinal Ingredients from our treasury." "Andstly, 1st ce." "Bael Ain will be rewarded with a 6-Tier Alchemist Pill Recipe and two 5-Tier Medicinal Ingredients from our treasury." "Congrattions, young alchemists!" "You have shown us your talents. I hope you''ll be even better in the future!!" Baek Ain shrugged and epted the reward without much question. He walked down from the altar with shouts of his name echoing in the back. "BAEK AIN!" "BAEK AIN!" "BAEK AIN!" As Baek Ain walked to the corridor, the Royal Princess and Liu Ling bowed before him. "Hmm?" He was confused by their sudden act. "Congrattions on being the 1st ce, Alchemist Baek." Liu Ling praised him with a smile. "Mm. You''re so cool back then." Royal Princess added with a blush. "It''s nothing much." Baek Ain waved his hand casually, showing his humbleness. They walked together to the preparation hall and heard a shout from behind. "Wait!" Xiao Yan stopped them. Baek Ainzily nced back and responded, "Yes. Do we know you?" "I..." Xiao Yan felt a weird sensation when those hazel-gold eyesnd on him. "I just want to congratte you for winning the Alchemist Grand Meeting." "Oh? Many thanks." Baek Ain smiled faintly. Of course, he knows this guy is Xiao Yan, but he doesn''t bother to expose him. "Then... Goodbye." Baek Ain knew someone close to Xiao Yan is 1st Singrity, but he couldn''t touch the annoying protagonist. He should haveid a better n and waited for the right moment. Royal Princess and Liu Ling gazed at Xiao Yan weirdly, following Baek Ain shortly after. Standing alone in a dark corridor, Xiao Yan watched Baek Ain''s back disappear into white light. He clenched his hands and mumbled, "I won''t lose next time..." Unknown to Xiao Yan, Baek Ain has ced a tracker on him. ... ... Within a VIP room, Baek Ain stretched his body a little. [Ding! The system has ced a tracker on Xiao Yan] Alicia reported calmly. Baek Ain maintained a poker face and replied internally, ''Report his location to me per week.'' [Noted] ''I might leave you alone, but that doesn''t mean you are free, Xiao Yan...'' ''I''ll lure 1st Singrity with your presence.'' ''And finish my quest.'' Baek Ain closed his eyes while sitting on the sofa. Chapter 58: New Skills and Elemental Soul Chapter 58: New Skills and Elemental Soul --- Chapter 57 --- [Do you want to open the quest''s rewards?] "Yes." [Opening 2x Random Skills and 1x Random Elemental Soul] [Ding! You have acquired...] [King of Parasite(SS)] [Imperfect Avatar(F)] [Thunder Soul: Mighty Rajang''s Beast Thunder(A)] [Listing the rewards...] [Name: King of Parasite] [Type: Passive] [Grade: SS] [Description: King of Parasite is a powerful skill that allows the wielder to create a parasite from its blood and flesh. All the parasites created have varied abilities based on what "flesh." are used in the process, having 100% loyalty to their creator] [The parasite couldn''t live without the nutrients from its host. Even the strongest parasite couldn''tst more than three days outside its host and possessed many weaknesses] [Name: Imperfect Avatar] [Type: Active] [Grade: F] [Description: A wed skill that allows the wielder to create an imperfect clone, such as a small avatar of the wielder with several defects] [Name: Mighty Rajang''s Beast Thunder] [Type: Elemental Soul] [Grade: A] [Name: A strong elemental soul formed after Fanged Beast: Mighty Rajang devoured at least twenty-four Elder Dragon: Kirin or five Thunder Emperor Kirin. It allowed its wielder to control "Crimson Lightning." and be powerful like Mighty Rajang itself by consuming lightning-infused materials] [Warning! Mighty Rajang''s Beast Thunder is violent, unrelenting, and ultra-aggressive. The subdue it, one has to lose limb and life] Baek Ain stared at the system panel excitedly because he got powerful skills and an elemental soul. After all, King of Parasite is the first SS-Grade Skill he ever had. Even though the description King of Parasite possessed some ws, Baek Ain was sure he could exploit those weaknesses and make a decent parasite in the future. And yes, It also saved Baek Ain from the problem of creating loyal subordinates. Baek Ain knew organization or sect is almost everything in this world. Individual strength is helpful and dominates most cases. However, Baek Ain learned from Xiao Yan and the other protagonist''s hardship in the earlier stage of the cultivation story. Baek Ain believed a strong organization would help him. He doesn''t want to drag Yafei, Lan Rou, and others into danger because he offended someone in the Central inster on. That''s why the organization is necessary. In the Jia Ma Empire, Dou Emperor is the most powerful in existence. Yet, out there, Dou Emperor is enough to be called "Strong." because there are Dou Ancestors and Dou Venerate exist everywhere within a strong sect. Not to mention Half-Saint and Dou Saint, who could wipe Jia Ma Empire from existence. Averting his attention to Imperfect Avatar, Baek Ain doesn''t really have ament about it because the Skill is pretty awful. Baek Ain is not saying Imperfect Avatar is useless, but Fire Clone(F) has better applications than it. Also, Fire Clone is an elemental-based skillplementary to Baek Ain''s main card. [Ding! You have upgraded Imperfect Avatar(F) >>> Imperfect Avatar(A) with Upgrade Skill Token(A)] [You have chosen Fire Clone(A) as the Main Core Skill] [You have chosen Imperfect Avatar(A) as Subsidiary Skill] [Synthesizing...] [Ding! You have obtained Fire Avatar(S)] [Name: Fire Avatar] [Type: Active] [Grade: S] [Description: Create a myriad-shaped avatar out of the wielder''s fire, having all the wielder''s traits and strength with only the downside of slightly inferior durability. The wielder could create an indefinite amount of avatars, but the more avatars created, the more energy consumed in exchange] [Fire Avatars connected to the host through hivemind and can be controlled like a puppet in standby mode] "Nice, I''ll try itter." Baek Ain nodded his head when checking the newly synthesized Skill. "Fire Clone is a decent addition to my overall kits, but Fire Avatar seems more flexible because I can shape the avatar into whatever I want." "And no power lost, which is a pluspared to the clone." Baek Ain checked thest reward from the Alchemist Grand Meeting and was speechless. "Holy shit, It''s the Elemental Soul of Rajang from Monster Hunter Universe." He couldn''t hide his surprise. What''s Rajang? It''s a Fanged Beast that Elder Dragon avoids at any given encounter, with some exceptions because there are more powerful creatures in the Monster Hunter World. And this Mighty Rajang seems to be an Apex Predator. It devoured over twenty Elder Dragons, exclusively Kirin, to reach this stage. After all, Kirin''s horn is like a fine delicacy and power source for Rajang. "If I consume lightning-infused materials, I could obtain Mighty Rajang''s strength. Hehe, challenge epted." Baek Ainughed madly. [Don''t be too happy, host] Alicia calmed him down. [You forgot this world is more Fire-Orientated than others Cultivation World] [Even though there is some source of Thunder Essence/Soul, they are scarce and coveted by powerful sects] "You have to drop my motivation down like this, huh?" Baek Ain sighed while slumping onto the sofa. [Reality check] Alicia added casually. "Whatever." [Do you want to absorb Mighty Rajang''s Beast Thunder?] [Yes/No] "Obviously... Yes." Baek Ain rolled his eyes. He meditated on the sofa and closed his eyes, feeling an intense energying from the depth of his spirit. A massive creature with crimson-gold fur, resembling an ape, and a baboon with thunder-coated horns on top of its ape-like head appeared before him. ROAR! Baek Ain grinned and taunted the Elemental Soul, "Try to injure me if you can." "I don''t rmend it, though-!" Before Baek Ain could finish his words, the Mighty Rajang rushed forward and tried to attack him. [Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) have been activated] "See?" "Just be a good boy, and let me covet your power." ROAR! A painful roar echoed in the Soul Realm as Mighty Rajang received a bacsh from Baek Ain''s Soul Protection. Baek Ain was quiet the whole time, allowing the Fanged Beast to attack him continuously. Taming this guy would take quite a long time. Aih, Gnome is cuter. After a few hours, Baek Ain''s body released crimson lightning and burnt the sofa to ashes. He opened his eyes and felt Mighty Rajang''s Beast Thunder exist in every fiber of his muscle. [Ding! The "White Lightning Mortal Body." has evolved through unorthodox methods] ["Mighty Rajang." refused to live with such a weak physique] [Ding! You have attained the "Two-Colored Lightning Beast Physique."] "Well, someone ispetitive." Baek Ain chuckled in amusement. [Name: Two-Colored Lightning Beast Physique] [Type: Blessed Physique] [Grade: S+] [Description: The host experienced white lightning from the sky and crimson lightning from a ferocious beast, gaining a durable physique simr to Mighty Rajang. The host''s appearance and aura will appear to be more dominating and wild when using this physique] "Not bad, two blessed physiques? They will help me fight someone stronger in the future." Stretching his body, Baek Ain reached the door and saw several alchemist elders waiting for him. He closed the door and mumbled, "Aih, I forgot about them." "Royal Princess, Liu Ling, and Xiao Yan should have taken their rewards..." "Hello, Young Ain. Can you open the door?" Someone asked from the other side. Baek Ain frowned and answered, "Don''t wanna." Fa Ma and other alchemists are speechless. "We just want to give you the 1st ce reward." "Then, send it to the Miteer Family." Baek Ain returned casually. "Why are you avoiding us?" Fa Ma sighed in confusion. Baek Ain peeked between the door''s gap and let them see his hazel-gold eyes. "From your first impression, I know you aren''t here to just give me the reward." "You want to ask several questions and rope me into the Alchemist Association, no?" "First of all, no question." "And I won''t join the Alchemist Association." Hearing his reasons, Fa Ma and the other elders couldn''t help but stare at each other. They "indeed." want to ask some questions and rope him into the Alchemist Association. "I might sound rude, but the Alchemist Association is not my go-to. Your method isn''tpatible with mine and too old-fashioned." Baek Ain suddenly added. "Not to mention, there is the possibility of you shamelessly using my form." "I don''t want to share it unless you''re my loyal subordinate..." "Goodbye." Baek Ain opened the door and used Shadow Tiger''s Steps, leaving Fa Ma and other alchemist elders. Fa Maughed as he shook his head, "Aih, youngsters these days." "What should we do?" One Elder asked. "Well, I can''t me him for being too cautious." Fa Ma stared at the corridor. "Send Baek Ain''s rewards with some extra to the Miteer Family." "His words are too straight, but he indirectly said to build a better connection with him first." "The future of Alchemy lies within that young man." Chapter 59: Nalan Yanrans Request Chapter 59: Nn Yanran''s Request --- Chapter 58 --- Baek Ain avoided the Alchemist Association for now. He did so because the Pill King Gu He is "directly." affiliated with Mystic Cloud Sect. And who is Pill King''s mentor? Yes, Fa Ma himself. Even Liu Ling, the Pill King''s Disciple, is monitored by Baek Ain through the system''s map. Baek Ain believed the Mystic Cloud Sect has a connection with the Hall of Soul, the main antagonist of Battle Through the Heaven. Even though this world is an alternative universe, some big things stayed the same. To prove that, Yan Li from Chu Yuan Empire still entered the Alchemist Grand Meeting and caused a problem. Baek Ain couldn''t see into the future, but he at least could anticipate horrible events. As Baek Ain walked out of the Alchemist Association''s building, he saw a carriage strolling into the field. He briefly caught Nn Yanran entering the carriage and wondered if her grandfather still had the same problem as the canon story. He shook his head gently andmented, "Seven Magical Green Spirit Saliva from Nn n is a good medicinal ingredient, but getting it was hard without direct contact." "And the three-year promise between Xiao Yan and Nn Yanran will start soon." "Maybe I can take advantage of Nn Yanran''s problem?" "Nah, she''s also from the Mystic Cloud Sect." Baek Ain whistled, summoning Heavenly Gryphon. He jumped onto the 5-Rank Magical Beast and disappeared into the horizon, unaware of Nn Yanran''s gaze. The pink-haired youngdy actually noticed his presence as well but decided to stay quiet. "Baek Ain..." Nn Yanran grazed the ss window of her carriage, reaching the spot where Baek Ain disappeared into. "How could you grow stronger so fast? We haven''t met for four months, but you have reached 5-Star Dou Grandmaster." "If only Teacher Yun Yun could see this, she''d be bbergasted." "Unfortunately, Teacher Yun Yun is on a journey right now. I didn''t even know when she would return." "1st Alchemist of the 8th Alchemist Grand Meeting. He also possessed an unknown Heavenly me." Nn Yanran smiled wryly. "I might have to visit the Miteer Family soon. Grandfather''s symptoms became worsetely." A sad sigh escaped Nn Yanran''s mouth as she recalled her moment with Baek Ain. A few days in the Mountain Beast Forest were intense and memorable. A young man defeated Amethyst Winged Lion with his genius intellect would never leave her mind. "I wish my fiance were you instead, Baek Ain." "Victory or Loss will get decided soon." ... ... The next day. Baek Ain yawned on his bed and cuddled with Lan Rou, giving her a few pecks on the cheeks. The young woman squirmed while purring in his embrace, enjoying hispany. After finishing her closed cultivation, Lan Rou breaks into the 1-Star Dou King Realm. She bes more cuddly and requires more attention than usual, which Baek Ain likes. Lan Rou, frankly speaking, is a strict woman. And being an Elite Shadow Guard doesn''t make it any better. That''s why Baek Ain hoped she could be more rxed around him. "Ain, what do you think about babies?" Lan Rou suddenly asked. Faced with such a serious question, Baek Ain opened his mouth awkwardly and returned, "Uh, do you want one?" "If you don''t mind." She smiled beautifully, leaving Baek Ain speechless. "Just be honest. It''s just a question that went through my mind a minute ago." Baek Ain cleared his throat and answered, "Ehem... Well, I don''t mind having a child in the future." "However." "However?" "However, having children is such a big responsibility. I couldn''t even protect you from people like Queen Medusa. And there are more powerful powerhouses out there." Baek Ain added calmly. "I''m fifteen, Lan Rou." "We still have a lot of time..." "That''s true." Lan Rou giggled in realization. They cuddled for thirty more minutes, and Lan Rou told him she had to go again. Reaching Dou King means her position as Shadow Guard Leader is "actually." decided. Lan Rou doesn''t have to do middle to high-grade missions unless no one can finish that specific mission. Her current job is to monitor all Shadow Guards. "See you soon." She vanished into the mist. Baek Ain smiled weakly and stared at his bedroom''s ceiling silently, shaking his head a secondter because he had never thought about making children. He''s a carefree guy. Let''s not even talk about children. Baek Ain didn''t have a proper rtionship with women before his transmigration. A bitterughes from Baek Ain''s mouth as Baek''s Bloodline should get passed on one way or another. Still, that''s far way into the future. Knock! Knock! Someone is knocking on Baek Ain''s bedroom, making him tilt his head slightly. "Who?" "Um, it''s me. Qing Lin." A sweet voice responded. "Someone is searching for you, Boss. She said her name is Nn Yanran, and it is urgent." Baek Ain couldn''t help but sigh inside and replied, "Okay, just tell her to wait for a few minutes." Baek Ain grabbed his trenchcoat and some tools. Walking to the living room, He sensed Nn Yanran''s presence and jokingly greeted her, "Oh, the youngdy Nn n. What purpose do you have in visiting me personally?" Nn Yanran giggled helplessly and answered, "This youngdy needs a little help from the Genius Baek Ain." "Don''t call me that. I''m no genius." Baek Ain sat on the sofa. "If you weren''t a genius, then all talents on this surface of the world are trash. Being humble doesn''t justify your heaven-defying ability to refine the 5-Tier Pill at fifteen." Nn Yanranmented with her keen eyesnding on Baek Ain. "It''s hard to believe you are three years younger than me. I felt worthless, you know?" ''You''ll feel more worthless if I told you my cultivation is at 6-Star Dou King. Also, 5-Tier Pills aren''t my limit.'' Baek Ain thought to himself. "Well, let''s go straight to the topic." "What do you want from me, Young Lady Nn." "Yanran." Nn Yanran stated calmly. "Pardon?" "Yanran alone is fine. You can call me that. There is no use of honorifics between the two of us." "Uh... Okay?" Nn Yanran draped her hand over herp and exined her purpose for visiting him today. Since she wasn''t the type to make a fuss over a serious problem, she immediately requested Baek Ain to help her grandfather. She also listed the symptoms that happened to her grandfather, which led Baek Ain to believe the Chu Yuan Empire was involved with it. "Did your Grandfather visit the Chu Yuan Empire in the past?" Baek Ain asked calmly. Nn Yanran nodded and answered, "He did." "The reason is unknown, but my father told me my grandfather fought two Dou Kings who were Poison Masters. He defeated them but sustained critical injury." "Even though he healed the injury, the poison was "deeply." trapped within his body." "I''ve asked Pill King to help, but he said my grandfather''s case needs Heavenly me." [Ding! You have triggered a quest] [Name: Save Nn Yanran''s Grandfather] [Objective: Cleanse the Searing Poison from Nn Jie''s body] [Time Limit: A day] [Penalty: Nn Jie''s Death] [Reward: Nine Magical Rainbow Spirit Saliva(SS), 1x Random Weapon, Nn Yanran''s Affection +25%] [Do you want to ept the quest?] [Yes/No] Baek Ain''s mouth twitched when reading the third reward of this quest, but whatever. "Sure, I''ll help. Remember to give me a bountiful reward, though." He smirked at Nn Yanran. Nn Yanran''s cheeks flushed as she responded, "W-Will do." It seems the youngdy mistook the reward for other things. "When can you visit my Nn n?" "Right now." Baek Ain answered firmly. "I''ll treat your grandfather as quickly as possible." "I heard you would fight someone soon." Nn Yanran frowned and returned, "You know?" "Just a little." Baek Ain shrugged casually. "A better state of mind will help you win, no?" "Haha~! True." Nn Yanran giggled when hearing such a reply. Nn Yanran and Baek Ain went to Nn n fifteen minutester, arriving at a high-end mansion no less than Miteer Family Mansion. [Ding! Do you want to Sign In to the Nn n''s Sky Mansion?] ''Yes.'' [Congrattions, host!] [You have received Two Peak Xuan-Grade Dou Technique: "Sky Sword." and "Azure Sky sh."] ''Nice. Let''s treat the old man now.'' Baek Ain grinned inside. After all, the Nn n will be a decent support to dominate Jia Ma Empire. Chapter 60: Cleansing Poison Chapter 60: Cleansing Poison --- Chapter 59 --- "This ce is bigger than I thought. Nn n is quite rich, huh?" "No, not really. It''s all thanks to my ancestor''s hard work in umting this wealth. My grandpa contributed immensely since the Imperial Family trusted him as the Great General." "We are declining, though. That''s why we stayed low profile for a while." "My goal is to train my cultivation and revive my Ancestor''s prestige." Baek Ain and Nn Yanran talked in a grassy field, approaching the peak behind Nn n''s Mansion. A waterfall appears majestically, running down river water rich with Dou Qi. Nn Yanran exined how the Nn n started from a family focused on swordsmanship. They are small, with fifteen members, but the Nn n slowly grew into a powerful n. Jia Ma Empire''s 1st Emperor recognized Nn n''s worth, authorizing them to enter the Jia Ma Imperial City and live as one of the Three Noble ns. That was several hundred years ago. Baek Ain listened to the story well and understood why he gained the sword-based Dou Technique from the Sign-In''s reward now. "No wonder." "No wonder what?" Nn Yanran tilted her head. Baek Ain smiled and replied, "Nothing." "Looks like we have arrived." They arrived at a firm-looking cliff with grassynds, seeing a tall tower with pine trees around it. Baek Ain scanned the area with his Sixth Sense and discovered someone waiting for them. Baek Ain noticed a pink-haired man standing near the castle. He appears to be around his early thirties with a muscr build covered by a neat-looking white suit. He''s Nn Yanran''s father and has the cultivation of 3-Star Dou King. Nn Su, the Patriarch of Nn n. As they approached him, Nn Su smiled and greeted, "Wee to Nn n, Baek Ain." "I heard a lot of great things about you." Baek Ain cupped his hand and replied humbly, "It''s nothing much." "I still have many things to learn." Nn Su nodded in appreciation of the young man before him. Such a humble yet talented youngster, Nn Su rarely met someone like Baek Ain. "I''m sure my daughter has exined the situation. And to be honest, I thought you''de here muchter." "General Nn''s situation could worsen if not treated quickly." Baek Ain shook his head. "Given the time of corruption, I''m afraid the poison has prated his body''s internal organs..." A solemn expression appeared on Nn Su''s face. He sighed inside and escorted Baek Ain inside the castle, telling Nn Yanran to wait outside because it could be dangerous. "Are you confident with your me?" The Patriarch of the Nn n suddenly questioned while they were walking down the spiral stairs. Baek Ain smiled and returned, "You''re asking that question to an alchemist?" "Haha~! True." Nn Suughed awkwardly. They arrived at a cold underground, where Nn Jie locked himself to suppress the poison. Baek Ain touched the gate and added, "Even if I couldn''t cleanse General Nn''s poison, I''d try to improve his condition." "Wait for me. It wouldn''t take long." Baek Ain entered the cold underground and walked around to find Nn Jie. As he stepped into a deeper part, Baek Ain spotted a frail-looking elderly with long white hair and a beard. He wore nothing but a ck robe covering his skeleton-like physique. "Who are you, boy?" The frail grandpa opened his eyes. Baek Ain didn''t show any nervousness and replied confidently, "Baek Ain, a decent alchemist hired by your granddaughter. I''m here to help you." "An alchemist? This young." "You didn''t scam my granddaughter, right?" Facing such questions, Baek Ain chuckled and answered, "If I scam your granddaughter, do you think the Nn n''s Patriarch would let me enter this ce?" Nn Jie was stunned by his replies. "Hmm, you do have a point." "Still, you''re suspicious..." Baek Ain wryly stared at this frail grandpa. He picked something from the pocket and showed Nn Jie the Miteer Family''s badge, widening his dim ck eyes slightly. "Oh? You''re from the Miteer Family." Nn Jie reacted in a rxed manner. "Yeah." Baek Ain walked to Nn Jie. "Let''s stop talking and start cleansing your poison first." Baek Ain stretched his right hand and summoned Gnome''s Four-Colored Heavenly me at medium intensity. The cold underground experienced a sudden rising temperature, melting some rock ice near Nn Jie. ''Huh?!'' Nn Jie was speechless. Baek Ain controlled Gnome''s me as his Pyrokinesis(S) activated automatically. He tapped Nn Jie''s forehead and said, "Endure the pain for a few seconds, Senior." "Don''t fight my Gnome''s me, or you''ll experience bacsh." As Baek Ain finished his warning, Nn Jie groaned slightly and felt excruciating pain. Nn Jie gritted his teeth and stared at Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes, witnessing the absolute confidence of the young man. He sensed the poison in his body moving anxiously and trapped in extreme heat. Baek Ain''s left hand released a dim White Aura as he gently tapped Nn Jie''s stomach, pulling out a water-like ck substance. Cough! Nn Jie coughed a mouthful of ck blood and dropped on the floor, breathing roughly. Baek Ain threw a recovery pill into Nn Jie''s mouth and warned, "Don''t lose consciousness yet, Senior." "Recover your Dou Qi and condition first." Cough! Cough! "What about you?" Nn Jie wiped the ck blood from his mouth. "That poison is dangerous for a 5-Star Dou Grandmaster like you?" Baek Ain smirked, "Please keep this secret, okay?" A sudden burst of Dou Qi erupted from Baek Ain''s body, revealing his actual cultivation to Nn Jie. "Y-You!" A surprised shout escaped Nn Jie''s mouth. His face looks like someone who had swallowed "extremely." spicy food. ... ... "Miteer Family has raised another monster..." Nn Jia solemnly stared at the meditating young man. "And you''re just, how old are you again?" Baek Ain shrugged and replied, "Fifteen." "FIFTEEN?!!" "When I was fifteen. I''m still stuck on 9-Star Dou Master!" "Well, don''tpare yourself to me." Baek Ain stretched his shoulders slightly. Unknown to Nn Jie, Baek Ain actually absorbed the poison and raised his White Poison Art Mastery. The poison within Nn Jie''s body is called Searing Poison, and it was quite a dangerous poison that shaved off one''s life to zero. It''s a miracle how this frail-looking grandpa resists the poison with sheer will alone. [Ding! White Poison Art has reached level 33] [Ding! The "White Poison Aura." has be stronger] Standing up, Baek Ain extended his hand to Nn Jie. "Need a hand, Senior?" "..." Nn Jie. "Hah." "HAha." "HAHAHA!" Nn Jie couldn''t help butugh like a madman. This young man. This young man before him is indeed a Dragon among men. No, he might even be Dragon King among Dragons. ''If only I didn''t promise Brother Xiao about engaging our grandchildren together. Little Yanran might have a chance to be Baek Ain''s fiancee.'' Nn Jie suddenly recalled his old promise. Nn Jie sighed in defeat because that promise happened out of gratitude. He grabbed Baek Ain''s hand and said, "Thank you." "You''re wee." Baek Ain responded calmly. "Can you walk? Maybe I should support you until we reach the door." Hearing Baek Ain''s offer, Nn Jie''s heart bes even more worried for his granddaughter''s good. ''No, let''s not be pessimistic. Xiao n is still doing well around this time, right?'' He convinced himself with an empty promise. Baek Ain supported Nn Jie to the gate, where Nn Su waited for them. He looked at the Patriarch of the Nn n and reported, "Mission sess." [Ding! You havepleted "Nn Yanran''s Request." quest] [Rewarding Nine Magical Rainbow Spirit Saliva(SS), 1x Random Weapon, and Nn Yanran''s Affection +25%] ''Open that random weapon.'' [Right away, host] [Opening reward...] [Ding! Congrattions, host!] [You have obtained Imperial Arms: Cross Tail(Replica)] Chapter 61: Heartful Reunion and Jackpot? Chapter 61: Heartful Reunion and Jackpot? --- Chapter 60 --- "Y-You really did it." Nn Su stared at his father with watery eyes. Baek Ain shrugged and responded, "Trust me, I said." Nn Jie shook his head and reprimanded Nn Su for crying in front of a guest. He sighed because Baek Ain had seen the unsightly appearance of his son. Baek Ain didn''t mind as he cried a lot when celebrating his birthday a few days ago. "Let''s go up. Staying underground is not good for your health, Senior." Hemented casually. Nn Su and Nn Jue nodded, walking alongside him to the surface. After five minutes, They arrived at the top and saw Nn Yanran standing below a pine tree. The breeze is brushing her twin-tailed hair, making her vision blurry. As her hair returned to its original position, Nn Yanran was stunned because of a familiar figure standing at the Cold Castle''s door. She covered her mouth and shouted joyfully, "Grandpa!" Nn Yanran cried like a child and ran toward Nn Jie, hugging him tightly. Even though Nn Su conveyed her grandfather''s condition monthly, seeing him in person was different. "Yanran. You''ve be such a bright youngdy." Nn Jie patted his granddaughter''s head. "Sorry, Grandpa couldn''t watch you grow." "You must have suffered a lot of hardship." Baek Ain watched this scenery with a wry expression. He knew it was a touching moment between a grandfather and his granddaughter, but he really wanted to return and check his new weapon. It''s fucking Imperial Arms from Akame Ga Kill. How could he not be excited? Cross Tail is such a good weapon for him. Even though Baek Ain is more of a close-quarterbat kind of guy with his skill set, don''t forget he was also part of the Miteer Family''s Shadow Guard. The replica part is suspicious, though. Cross Tail could be a high or low-tiered, depending on Baek Ain''s luck. "Um, can I go back?" Baek Ain broke the joyful reunion. "I''m busy, you see." Nn Yanran and Nn Jie panicked, saying a few things about beingfortable in the Nn n first. Nn Su tilted his head in confusion because he couldn''t understand why his daughter and father acted this way. ''Baek Ain is talented and definitely will be stronger in the future, but the Nn n isn''tcking in alchemist pills.'' Nn Su thought to himself. ''Well, I suppose forming a rtionship with such a young star will be beneficial.'' Unknown to Nn Su, Nn Yanran has witnessed how quick-witted Baek Ain was. She knew how much of a genius Baek Ain was when forming a n against a 6-rank magical beast. The cub of Amethyst Winged Lion Nn Yanran brought in the past is from Baek Ain. It''s battle spoils that Nn Yanran and Yun Yun deserved, but they wouldn''t be able to get it without Baek Ain''s n. Meanwhile, Nn Jie knew about Baek Ain''s actual cultivation. ''A heavenly genius/a monster-like Dou King such as Baek Ain cannot be left behind.'' Nn Yanran and Nn Jie thought simultaneously. Unfortunately for them, Baek Ain isn''t interested in staying longer in this ce. He had to think of an excuse and came up with this line, "Young Lady Yanran. The three-year promise is tomorrow, no?" "It''s better for you to prepare and focus for it." "Here, take it." Baek Ain handed something to Nn Yanran. Nn Yanran looked at the item in her hand and asked, "This is?" "Lucky charm. I hope you win tomorrow." Bael Ain smiled slightly. "You can send the payment to the Miteer Family directly. Don''t worry about the cost because I believe in your generosity." "Then, bye." Baek Ain disappeared from their vision, leaving behind a breeze of the dusty air. The Nn Family looked at the vacant presence of the young man with weird expressions on their faces. Nn Jie frowned and asked, "What''s this three years promise he talks about, Yanran?" Nn Yanran trembled when hearing her grandfather''s question. She fumbled with her fingers nervously and exined how she annulled the engagement between her and Xiao Yan. Even so, Nn Yanran has no regret about her decision. Nn n suffered enough without her grandfather''s presence, so she couldn''t let it down by engaging with a useless fiance who had lost his Dou Qi. It was a firm decision of hers. She doesn''t want to stay in the Jia Ma Empire and be tied down. She also wanted to be stronger and roamed all over the world. "How can this be?" Nn Jia mumbled in disbelief. "B-But Xiao n is still doing alright, no?" Nn Yanran awkwardly looked at her grandpa and answered, "Um, they have worsened financially and in social circles. And a few months ago, they even offended Baek Ain and the Miteer Family..." "What??!" Nn Jie reacted somewhat frustratedly. "Exin..." Nn Yanran felt the prying eyes of her grandfather and continued, "Wu Tan City was "actually." attacked by a powerful individual who could control magical beasts a few months back." "Baek Ain defeated that individual and ended up in a bad state, but..." "But?" "Xiao Yan, my ex-fiance, attacked Baek Ain blindly out of anger." "Even Xiao Yan''s father and other noble ns only watched while Baek Ain received more and more injuries. How could he not feel betrayed by such a thing?" "Baek Ain refused to ept their apologies and moved to the Jia Ma Imperial City alongside his fiancee, Yafei of the Miteer Family." Nn Yanran sounded bitter when saying this. "Xiao n experienced a crisis because the Miteer Family and other nobles in the area cut business ties with them. I heard they have to sell Dou Techniques andnd to survive." "And Xiao n nned to move out from Wu Tan City. Maybe out of shame or to hide from others'' eyes..." "Xiao n..." Nn Jie sighed in defeat. "Brother Xiao, how could your family end in such a state?" "You''re chivalrous and full of justice, but your descendant has eyes but couldn''t see Mount Tai." Nn Su cleared his throat andmented supportively, "Don''t be too mad, Father. Yanran is trying to surpass her limit." "I''m not mad. I-I''m just disappointed and somewhat relieved." Nn Jie sat on the floor, staring at the bright blue sky. He was disappointed that his promise to Xiao Yan''s Grandfather couldn''t get fulfilled. And somewhat relieved because Nn Yanran dodged a massive bullet named Xiao Yan. At least Nn Yanran could be on Baek Ain''s side now. "Yanran, answer Grandpa honestly." "Do you want to find your partner personally?" Nn Yanran nodded firmly and replied, "Yes." "My fate is up to me to decide." A small smile appeared on Nn Jie''s face as he thought of an idea topensate Xiao n. After all, he was the one who couldn''t fulfill it. Even though the Xiao n is horrible now, Nn Jie still feels thankful for Xiao Yan''s grandfather''s help. "Nn Su, write me a letter." "I''m going to give Xiao n thend in the north." "But father, thatnd." Nn Su wanted to refute Nn Jie''s words. However, Nn Jie stared at Nn Su calmly and said, "Do it." "We only lost a chunk of our wealth. Remember, we are Swordmaster n. Our sword is the number one priority." "And Yanran is the young sword we must nurture until she''s sharp enough." "Aih, I''ll do it quickly." Nn Su sighed, knowing Nn Jie''s order was absolute. "Grandpa..." Nn Yanran felt her eyes be watery. Nn Jie smiled and said, "Chase your dream, Yanran." "Grandpa will be your shield until you''re ready." "Mm." ... ... While Nns are busy with themselves, Baek Ain returns to the Miteer Family in under a minute. He moved so fast that even his shadow chased after him. Entering his room, Baek Ain closed the door and checked Cross Tail''s Description. [Name: Cross Tail(Replica)] [Type: Imperial Arms(Weapon)] [Grade: S] [Description: Infinite Uses: Cross Tail(Replica) is a weapon created by "Anonymous cksmith." using varieties of materials. It has the identical function as the original Cross Tail, except for the material for the thread/wire and gloves] [Infinite Uses: Cross Tail(Replica)''s gloves are "directly." built from a flexiblepound of meteorite alloys, and its threads/wire are "strictly." synthesized from the finest silk of Cmity Metal Spiders] [It''s worth noting that Cmity Metal Spider''s Thread is considered a "Sacred Treasure." because of its versatility] [Ding! Cross Tail is the Low-Grade Spiritual Weapon, so the host has to link through a blood connection] Baek Ain summoned the Cross Tail and watched it appear in his hands. Cross Tail takes the form of ck gloves with metallic fingertips and wire threads running through them. And the majority of the wire is "neatly." contained in arger-than-normal spool that can get worn on the lower back of its wielder. "It''s slimmer than I thought." Baek Ainmented while pricking his finger, dropping his blood onto the spool and gloves. [Ding! You have formed a blood connection with the Cross Tail(Replica)] [A hidden function revealed] ["Thread Conversion."] "This is..." Baek Ain was surprised. "Hahaha, It''s a jackpot!" Chapter 62: Notice: Advanced Chapters Chapter 62: Notice: Advanced Chapters I''ve added this fanfic to my P4treon. There are seven advanced chapters currently there, you can support me and check them out. Check summary for link or just search /NineClouds69 The regr uploads of Endless Transmigration will be lessen to 5-6 chapters a week from now on, so I can bnced it with my other fanfics'' upload(I have been focusing my times on this for a month now). Since this story is still fresh, I can write chapters easily and develop it xd. I piled up more chapters, so don''t worry. Peace Out. -NineClouds Chapter 63: The Protagonist is Ambushed! Chapter 63: The Protagonist is Ambushed! --- Chapter 61 --- The next day. Baek Ain locked himself inside his research room and experimented since he obtained Cross Tail(Replica). After forming a blood connection with it, he unlocked a unique trait of Spiritual Weapon. ording to Alicia, every Spiritual Weapon has it. Cross Tail''s unique trait is "Thread Conversation.", which allows Baek Ain to convert almost any material into thread. Well, it''s the gloves'' trait, while the spool determines whether the "material." used fulfilled the standard. However, Baek Ain solved this problem quickly. The answer for material is "Parasite." from the King of Parasite(SS) skill. If Baek Ain turned Parasite into Cross Tail''s threads, he could turn them into suits with unique abilities. "Just like Symbiote, but better." After the first hour, Baek Ain sessfully created his first parasite out of his flesh with Venom as a reference, turning it into threads and a slime-like suit shortly after. Even though it looks nd as fuck and basically skin-tight, Baek Ain created a ck symbiote suit with a crooked white spider symbol on the chest area. It was a great sess on the first try, butcking in several aspects. [Name: Parasite Suit M.1] [Type: Parasite] [Grade: B] [Description: A skin-tight parasitic armor that enhanced its host''s overall physical prowess, sense, and abilities by 50%. The parasitic suit M.1 was "firstly." created from the Parasite King''s flesh. It possesses the self-regenerating perk through the host''s metabolism and is resistant to fire, metal, and lightning elements] [1st Weakness: Parasite Suit M.1 couldn''t generate Dou Qi and convert the host''s Dou Qi. If the suit absorbs excessively, it will die due to extreme consumption or overdose] [2nd Weakness: Parasite Suit M.1 passively increased its host''s strength but will start to consume flesh and bones upon starvation] [3rd Weakness: Parasite Suit M.1 couldn''t regenerate instantaneously and required immense bio-energy. It also couldn''t protect its host against an enemy with four sub-realms higher due to its defense mirrored its host(only enhanced)] "This is the best I can do at the moment. Aih, if only the energy absorbent and defense are better." Baek Ainmented in disappointment. "Also, it seems parasitic nature couldn''t get suppressed. If someone else wore a Parasite Suit, they had to be careful not to get devoured from the inside." "At least I have 100% control of the parasite. Come, M1." Baek Ain whistled, and the slime-like substancetched onto his right hand, covering his body quickly. At first, Baek Ain felt weird, but he quickly got used to it. Baek Ain is 6-Star Dou King and possesses physical strength that rivals Dou Emperor because of the Unrecorded Body Refining Technique. Baek Ain''s physical prowess and sense increased by 50% upon wearing the suit, but he quickly noticed his stamina and life energy consumption were "literally." doubled. 50% doesn''t sound like a lot. However, it is a lot. He walked to the mirror and saw a ck humanoid with stretchy white eyes, a defined muscle build, and a white spider symbol on the chest area. And honestly, the spider symbol is somewhat crooked, and the legs look like three pairs of wings. Yes, Baek Ain is not a great designer. "Damn, I''m bald." Baek Ain flexed his muscles and noticed the baldness of wearing this suit. Clenching his fist, Baek Ain could shape the remaining parasite into a tool of choice. It''s a flesh-based weapon but for someone with a poisonous advantage like him and Yi Xian. It is nice. After thinking about it, Baek Ain decided to make a better Parasite Suit for his loved ones and buddy. Of course, he''d mass-produced a Parasite Suitter for his organization and ced parasitic control so no one could disobey him. And Baek Ain could always take the Parasite Suit back with the King of Parasite(SS) skill. He''s also can order the parasite tomit suicide and die with its host. "What a nice skill, hehehe." "And it''s a godlybo with Cross Tail." Baek Ain couldn''t help butugh in excitement. [Don''t push yourself too much, host] [Even though you have Healing Factor(S), using your flesh and blood still consumes your Life Energy] "Then, warn me until I reach the dangerous level." [Okay] For 15 hours straight, Baek Ain experimented with the King of Parasite(SS) and Cross Tail, creating a bunch of horrifying Parasitic Creatures and Suits. Unknown to him, Nn Yanran and Xiao Yan had fought against each other at Mystic Cloud Peak. The winner is obviously the protagonist Xiao Yan as he shamed Nn Yanran before everyone''s eyes. He defeated Nn Yanran brutally and cursed her past mistakes, such as breaking her engagement with him. It was hard to watch because Nn Yanran didn''t give up, even when Xiao Yan beat her horribly. On a messy Mystic Cloud Peak Arena filled with craters and mes, Nn Yanran wore a white robe stained with blood and dirt. She stood firm with a long white sword in her broken arms. A small pendant tied with a ck chain wrapped around her right hand. The lucky charm that Baek Ain gave yesterday. "Just give up..." Xiao Yan said while pointing Heavy Xuan Ruler, a chunk of ck steel with mysterious engraving, at Nn Yanran. "At this point, you''ll die." "I won''t." Nn Yanran responded indifferently. "Are you going to make me think my past decision is wrong?" "Breaking my engagement with you is the best decision I could ever make in my entire life. You wretched man." "I don''t know how you gain such immense strength in just three years, but I, Nn Yanran, have a dream." "You can stomp me here like a worm, but I would never give up because there is someone I want to chase. Someone I wanted to stand alongside..." "Hmph. I warned you already." Xiao Yan scowled while covering the Heavy Xuan Ruler with his beast mes, exposing his identity to everyone. "T-That me is... You''re Yan Xiao!" Several people, who attended the Alchemist Grand Meeting, recognized Xiao Yan''s beast me. Xiao Yan scoffed and said, "Too Late." "BEAST-SPLITTING TSUNAMI!" Waving his Heavy Xuan Ruler, Xiao Yan mercilesslyunched an attack that could kill 5-Star Dou Grandmaster. A tsunami-like attack swept over the area in extreme heat. "I can''t lose..." Nn Yanran moved instinctively and swung her sword. "A-Azure Sky sh." BOOOOOOOOOOOOOMM!! Xiao Yan watched the fiery cloud disappear and saw Nn Jie standing before Nn Yanran. "That''s enough, Xiao Yan. It''s your victory." Nn Jie said calmly. "It''s my fault for not meeting with your father sooner. The engagement annulmentes off as impolite because of Yanran''s rash nature. I''llpensate you with Nn n''snd on the north." "You can take this and be clean about everything." He showed a scroll and tossed it to Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan smiled and caught the scroll. "Many thanks, Senior Nn." "Then, let''s bury the hatchet and live peacefully from now on." "Goodbye." Xiao Yan flew away with Flying Dou Skill, leaving the injured Nn Yanran and solemn Nn Jie. The Mystic Cloud Sect''s disciples watched Xiao Yan''s back hatefully, and some elders were even on the verge of chasing him. However, Nn Jie''s presence prevented them. "Leave him be." Nn Jie said with a sad tone. "Yanran has paid for her mistake of acting disrespectfully, but Xiao Yan will eventually experience the same thing..." "Bring Yanran to the medical room immediately! I don''t want to see a scratch on her body!!" Nn Jie stood in the destroyed arena and sighed inside because Xiao Yan birthed such a cruel genius. What a shame. ... ... "Land, huh?" Xiao Yan glided into the sky. "With this, Xiao n will get revived." Yao Chan shook his head gently andmented, "You''re acting like reviving the n is simple." Xiao Yan grinned and responded, "We can do it, teacher!" "We will be the strongest in the world-!" BAM! A strange lump of flesh suddenly smacked Xiao Yan from the sky, causing him to fall heavily onto the ground. He coughed a mouthful of blood and opened his eyes with difficulty. Crack! Boom! A humanoid creature with a muscr body and ck mist around its body appeared before Xiao Yan''s eyes. It released an intense killing intent, suffocating Xiao Yan. "W-What the fuck?" "What the fuck is that creature?!" "Grrr..." The monster growled at Xiao Yan. Yao Chen solemnly stared at the monster and said, "Xiao Yan, give me your body for a moment. You can''t fight this monster alone." "Or you''ll die..." ROOOOOOARRR!! The monster lunged after Xiao Yan and revealed its hideous sharp teeth, making him experience a death-like sensation for the second time. Chapter 64: Xiao Yans Misery Chapter 64: Xiao Yan''s Misery --- Chapter 62 --- ROOOOOARRR!!! Xiao Yan shuddered when facing the monster before him. It''s a humanoid beast with extreme muscle density, having a mist-like ughter aura around its body. A creepy-toothed grin appeared on the monster''s face, inducing a nightmare in Xiao Yan. "Xiao Yan, hurry!" Yao Chen took control of Xiao Yan''s body and dodged the monster''s attack. BAM! Yao Chen solemnly looked down and saw the ground having a massive hole with just a simple punch. Assessing the situation as dangerous, he summoned Bone Chilling me and pulled Heavy Xuan Ruler. "This is going to be tough." The ck monsterunched itself like a cannonball and chased after Yao Chen, having enough momentum to pulverize a mountain into a cloud of dust. Yao Chen dodged skillfully with his movement and felt something weird about this monster. It was like a clump of squirming flesh, possessing a wild beast-like consciousness. He suspected Mystic Cloud Sect and Nn n, but they have no power to create something like this. He also never heard about such a creature. Xiao Yan felt the creature was somewhat familiar with something he knew before reincarnating to this world. However, that''s too far of a stretch because this thing isn''t a Symbiote. BAM! BAM! BAM! The ground around them cracked every time the monster threw a punch or stomp, changing thendscape drastically. "me Mantra-!" Yao Chen wanted to counter, but he was too slow. The monster suddenly became faster and pummeled Yao Chen in the chest, blowing him to a massive rock. BOOM! CRACK! Cough! Xiao Yan and Yao Chen shared the pain, feeling their rib cages are "instantly." broken apart by that heavy punch. "Uugh, me Burst!" Yao Chen utilized his Dou Technique and sent a wave of White me, covering the area in extreme heat and cold. He watched the monster screaming, thinking it was effective. Unfortunately, it''s not. BAM! The monster stepped past Yao Chen''s Bone Chilling me and kicked him like a ragdoll, sending him flying. Like a broken kite, Yao Chen spurted another mouthful of blood andnded on a shallow river. He had a hard time breathing and stared at the monster grimly. "Xiao Yan, hear me properly." "I''ll use a secret technique to raise your cultivation to Dou King. It would exhaust my Soul Power, but you''d be able to get away and run." "Remember, grow stronger, and recover my soul." "We have no time, so please remember my move because it will be helpful for your future." Yao Chen struck Xiao Yan''s acupoints with quick finger strikes and suppressed the injuries, walking out of the shallow river. He looked at the muscr monster and lifted the Heavy Xuan Ruler high, changing the atmosphere into ice cold. The monster maintained its toothy grin and grabbed a nearby tree, using it as a weapon as if it was mocking Yao Chen. "Haha, this bastard." Yao Chen kicked the ground swiftly and increased Xiao Yan''s cultivation by two major realms, smashing the Heavy Xuan Ruler at the monster. The monster roared in amusement and epted the strikes without moving, grabbing Yao Chen''s right arm. After that, the monster mmed Yao Chen left and right. BAM! BAM! BAM! Yao Chen endured the pain andunched a palm strike, hitting the monster''s stomach. BOOM! White me exploded and wrapped the area in temperature disorder. The monster shrieked in pain and released some fleshy tendrils from its body. The fleshy tendrils ckened and became sharp-like des, making Yao Chen curse in disbelief. "You gotta be kidding me!" Yao Chen heightened his spatial awareness to the max. He dodged the monster''s attacks carefully, witnessing the tendrils cut anything around him. The rock and three be dust, swaying around in the area like a tornado. ROAR! The monster unleashed a furious roar and increased its strength AGAIN! Yao Chen was speechless. Even though he couldn''t sense any Dou Qi from this monster or could rank it based on the magical beast''s standard, this thing should be on 6-rank without any question. As a Dou King(temporarily), Yao Chen still has a horrible time fighting this monster. The monster kept raising its strength and speed, not allowing Yao Chen to gain an advantage. Not only that, even Chilling Bone me, the 11th-ranked "Heavenly me." is ineffective against this monster. This monster seems to exist to counter Heavenly me''s Wielder, which is ridiculous. "Kekeke!" The monsterughed, making Yao Chen irritate physically and spiritually. ''If I possess a physical body and my cultivation, I''d have destroyed you to pieces a million times!'' Yao Chen hatefully stared at the monster. Heaving his chest up and down, Yao Chen gathered his soul power and increased Xiao Yan''s cultivation by another great realm. This action will damage Xiao Yan''s foundation and body, but his student''s survival is the number 1 priority. "HAAAAAAAAA!!!" Yao Chen powered up, gritting his teeth because Xiao Yan''s body wasn''t ready for Dou Emperor''s power. He leaped and dragged the monster with his right hand, "Frost me st." BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!! A massive explosion urred as Yao Chan floated in the sky with wings made of Dou Qi. He quickly consumed some pills to maintain enough Dou Qi for battle, seeing the monster was doing just fine. The monster fell from the sky and wriggled its skin, creating a pair of bat-like wings on its back. "Tch, this thing is still alive..." Yao Chen clicked his tongue in annoyance. Left with no choices, Yao Chen summoned Xiao Yan''s beast mes andbined them with his Chilling Bone me. "Teacher, are you going to use my technique?" Xiao Yan hurriedly asked. Yao Chen smiled and replied, "We have no choices left." "I''m not much of a fighter, Xiao Yan." "Even if I used a powerful technique, your body wouldn''t be able to handle it." "That''s why your technique. I''ll perfect it here." Yao Chen condensed the mes with both hands, forming a beautiful white lotus with brownish-red leaves. The monster noticed this and roared at the sky, causing a ck miasma to appear out of nowhere. A reddish-ck aura exploded from the monster''s body and changed the atmosphere. Yao Chen sped his hand and lifted the me lotus, searing the air around him. He stared at the monster and said, "COME, YOU UGLY BASTARD!" ROOOOAARRRR!! The monster waved its muscr arm and created a shockwave made of ck gas. "ANGRY BUDDHA LOTUS FLAME!" "DIE!!!" Their attacks met and reacted violently, burning and decaying the surrounding area. SWOOOOOOOOOOOS! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! Yao Chen''s attack burned half of the lush forest, turning it into an ashennd. Meanwhile, the monster''s attack decayed life from the lush forest, turning it into a deadnd. Yao Chen fell to the ground and flew away immediately before the monster could chase him. However, running wouldn''t be so easy. The monster lost half its body, roaring in pain because of Yao Chen''s attack. It''s resistant to fire elements, but the force generated from Angry Buddha Lotus me is so dangerous. Still, the monster is not wanting to die just like this. The monster transformed into a kind of artillery, morphing the remaining of its body into sharp spikes. ROAARRR!!!! Yao Chen''s instinct rang, but it was toote. BOOM! STABS! The flesh and bones spikes flew beyond the speed of sound and struck Xiao Yan''s chest, crotch, and right arm, erasing them from existence. It missed his heart but still dealt fatal damage. "ARRGHH!" Yao Chen screamed in pain and forced himself to fly away from the area, sealing the hole with the remaining arm. The monster slowly crumbled into dust, leaving a wisp of golden me, which died down after a few seconds. Miles away from the destroyed forest, Baek Ain whistled and amusinglymented, "Not bad." "Good job, Reaper. You''re doing amazing as my first masterpiece." [Ding! You have finished "Traumatize Xiao Yan." quest] [I thought you were going to kill Xiao Yan for a second there, host] "If I kill Xiao Yan. My goal to find the 1st Singrity will be harder." Baek Ain replied with a shrug. "Also, I''ve given him a fate worse than death." [You did him dirty] Alicia sounds amused. [Thatst attack will cause emotional damage...] [No Descendant for the protagonist] Baek Ain stretched his body in satisfaction and said, "Ah, that was a great showcase of my Parasitic Suit and Fire Avatar." "I wonder how far I can push these things." "Haha..." "Hahaha." [You''re starting to enter a dark path, host] "I''m not a good guy in the first ce. And being antagonist doesn''t sounds bad." "Well then, let''s go back." Chapter 65: Yi Xian finally join the Harem Chapter 65: Yi Xian finally join the Harem --- Chapter 63 --- Three monthster. Baek Ain waved his newly synthesized de and created a refined golden aura. Each sh causes the atmosphere to ripple and the strong breeze to sweep the area. [Ding! de Mastery has leveled up] [de Mastery(A+) >>> de Mastery(S)] [Ding! You haveprehended Passive Skill: de Intent(F)] Baek Ain breathed in and exhaled the impure air from his lungs, feeling the change in his body. He closed his eyes and kept swinging his de for two more hours. [Ding! Breathing has leveled up] [Breathing(A+) >>> Breathing(S)] [Ding! You have attained another trait] ["Adaptable Breathing." is now part of the host''s system] Baek Ain opened his eyes andmented, "Nice." "Give me the description, Alicia." [Name: Adaptable Breathing] [Type: Trait] [Grade: S] [Description: This trait allowed the host to breathe morefortably in any environment, even in vacuum space, by adjusting physical condition to a greater height. The body is either modified under extreme conditions or adapted after a few breathing sequences] [For example. In vacuum space, there''s extremely low or no breathable oxygen to allow normal breathing to happen. Plus, in a low-pressure environment like space, even if one did have air in the lungs. The air would expand quickly, and the lungs would burst] ["Adaptable Breathing." allowed the host to possess powerful lungs and durable internal organs under intense pressure. Since you can''t breathe through typical means, your body will change and gain breathable skin] "It''s a damn good trait, wow." [Even so, you''d endure and experience excruciating pain every time your body changed. You might even be an eldritch-like creature when facing chaotic space] "As long as I can live, Alicia. It doesn''t matter." "Well, I hope my face and physical appearance don''t be too hideous if something bad happens." [...] Alicia bes quiet all of a sudden. [I rmend you to train or obtain "Shapeshift." skill] "I''ll keep that in mind." Baek Ain nodded, changing his focus to the de in his hand. It''s an ordinary-looking straight de, no longer than 70 centimeters, with a ck handle made from sturdy mahogany wood. Its handle is wrapped in ck cloth, feeling nice when gripped. This thing is the weapon Baek Ain synthesized from White Light Chakra Sabre and Severed Green Lotus de, constructing a Dou Emperor Grade: Severed Light(S). Don''t be fooled by its ordinary appearance because Severed Light(S) is a beast. Its energy synergy is a whopping 250%, which allows Baek Ain to unleash more powerful shes than usual. On top of the extreme sharpness, a person like Hai Bodong couldn''t scratch Severed Light(S). And that''s a huge win-win for Baek Ain. Sheathing Severed Light(S), Baek Ain threw a towel on his head and walked out of the garden. He tossed a Calorie Bomb Pill and Heat Enhancing Pill into his mouth as if they were candies, enjoying a heat yet cold sensation in his stomach. He did this to increase his metabolism, which will lower the requirement for Parasitic Suit. It also makes him more hungry than usual, but Baek Ain can control his desire easily. "Hmm?" Baek Ain''s Sixth Sense noticed something weird. As he walked into the garden, two shadows moved under his nose. They are fast and can''t get seen without extreme dynamic vision. "Too green." Baek Ain lifted Severed Light(S) casually and caught a fair hand of ady. "If you want to ambush me, you should do it more calmly and not move too much." The shadows revealed themselves in Parasitic Suits, staring at Baek Ain solemnly. The first shadow is an adult female with a great body figure, thanks to the suit, which revealed her three sizes generously. A purplish aura floated around her body, creating an illusion of a purple cloak. And the second shadow is a petite girl with still-developing assets, but they are big enough to induce men''s lust. Unlike the first shadow, the second shadow''s eyes glimmered with neon-green light. And her body was "finely." covered with emerald-like snake scales. "Qing Lin, change the n! Beat the shit of AIN!" The first shadow yelled with annoyance in her tone. "Eh? Uh, Okay!" The second shadow summoned several 4-rank snake magical beasts, covering them with parasitic power/influence that enhanced their strength. "S-Sorry, Boss!" Baek Ain smiled wryly inside, pping Qing Lin''s magical beasts with Four Extreme Arts. He shut them down with one strike each, approaching Qing Lin and Yi Xian. Yi Xian pushed Qing Lin away and transformed her coated hand into a w-like state, attacking Baek Ain. Her ws were coated with vicious poison, enough to paralyze Dou Spirit for life. Baek Ain dodged and grabbed Yi Xian''s wrist, mming her hard to the ground. She choked on the air and watched his fisting quickly. "Whirlwind Kick!" Qing Lin appeared and kicked Baek Ain from above. Baek Ain hardened his arm and received the kick with no problem but soon realized everything was a distraction. Yi Xian''s body turned into poisonous gasses and disappeared from the ground. Qing Lin''s eyes gazed at Baek Ain, trying to control him. "S-Sister Yi Xian, hurry!" Qing Lin shouted in panic. "My eyes couldn''tst for too long." "I know." Yi Xian appeared again, but now her entire right arm became spear-like with a metallic gleam. The purple aura has deepened, coating the mighty spear with toxicity. [Cinder''s Eyes] [Four Extreme Arts: Block] Baek Ain flicked Qing Lin''s forehead with his finger casually and looked at Yi Xian''s attack. "Hmm, decent enough to be on my dangerous list if we were on the same level." Hemented amusingly. "Take this, you scoundrel." Yi Xian frowned behind her ck mask. Baek Ain hardened his hand and gently epted Yi Xian''s attack, erasing her force with ease. Even so, she hadn''t lost her momentum and was about to crash onto him. Baek Ain took a single step to the left and pped Yi Xian''s butt, whistling cluelessly. Thebination of her toned ass with Parasitic Suit is quite enjoyable. Pa! "Y-You!" Yi Xian was speechless. She could feel Baek Ain''s warmth in her rear. "You better feel sorry!" Baek Ain grinned and answered, "Make me then." "Here...To make it easier, I won''t dodge nor block your attack." "Hmph! You''ll regret it." Yi Xian scowled and retracted her parasitic suit, revealing herself in a white robe with purple ents. She stepped forward and made Baek Ain''s grin wider than before. ''You''ll never guess this move.'' Baek Ain watched Yi Xian make a gentle step and arrive before him a secondter. He didn''t move nor blink, witnessing her thin rosy lips reaching for his. Yi Xian hugged Baek Ain tight like glue and kissed him passionately, causing Qing Lin''s eyes to widen in surprise. Their lips smacked against each other, enjoying this surprising moment. "S-So lewd..." Qing Lin covered her eyes but peeked through the gap in her fingers. Baek Ain stared at Yi Xian''s green eyes and noticed a relief, smiling inside because he had been teasing her too muchtely. ''I''ve be a harem protagonist, huh?'' He thought while enjoying Yi Xian''s intoxicating lips. Meanwhile, Yi Xian blushed like an apple as she never thought they would fall this far. Of course, she has always thought about how it feels to kiss someone else. Woeful Poison Body wouldn''t allow Yi Xian to touch or to get touched by someone, which shunned her from skinship. Only Baek Ain could save her. It would be a lie if Yi Xian said she doesn''t have a feeling for Baek Ain. She''s very much fond of his presence. After living under the same roof for roughly six months, she knew Baek Ain was like a beacon of hope. He showed everyone that impossible things could be possible. However, Yi Xian still felt afraid. What if Woeful Poison Body went berserk again? What if Baek Ain couldn''t cure her? Will she suffer again? As they kissed for five more minutes, Yi Xian gasped for fresh air and looked at Baek Ain with flushed cheeks. "B-Bastard... Why are you so good at kissing?" She sheepishly mumbled. Baek Ain chuckled and replied, "Training, I guess?" He stared at Yi Xian''s gorgeous green eyes and added, "Still, that''s not important right now." "Yi Xian..." "Will you be mine? I''ll protect and love you until death part us." "Even if I die, I''ll return and fall in love with you again." "I-I..." Yi Xian felt a burst of emotion when hearing Baek Ain''s confession. Clenching her hand firmly to steel her resolution, Yi Xian looked at Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes and answered, "I will." "Thank you." Baek Ain hugged her tightly. "Thank you for epting my confession. I''m such a lucky guy to have you on my side." Yi Xian''splex emotion melted as she smiled beautifully. "I should be the one who said that, dummy." "Thank you for everything, Ain." "Ain." "I... I-I love you." "I love you too." Baek Ainughed heartily and gave Yi Xian a peck on the cheek. [Congrattion, host] [One more woman enters your harem] Meanwhile, Qing Lin cried in joy and pped her hand softly. "Congrattions, Boss, Sister Xian." "Qing Lin admired you two. M-Maybe in the future, I''ll be brave enough to propose to Boss, hehe~!" She innocently mumbled, which caused Baek AIn and Yi Xian tough. Baek Ain shook his head and said, "When Qing Lin bes mature enough, I''ll ept your feelings." "Really?" "Yes." "T-Then, Qing Lin will try~!" Qing Lin pumped her fist. Yi Xian recalled the conversation between Yafei and Lan Rou, wondering about something. She looked down at Baek Ain''s package and swallowed nervously. ''Is it true?'' She thought solemnly. ''I need to know.'' Yi Xian reached Baek Ain''s ears and whispered, "Ain, I want to..." "Are you sure?" Baek Ain returned with a surprised look. "Mm." Yi Xian nodded somewhat excitedly. "Let''s change the ce then. We can''t just let Qing Lin see it, no?" Baek Ain told Qing Lin to return first as he brought Yi Xian to his private quarters. She felt embarrassed because Baek Ain carried her like a princess, but she didn''t mind. Also, it feels good to get pampered. Tonight, Yi Xian will get her mind blown. Chapter 66: Yi Xians First Time~! Chapter 66: Yi Xian''s First Time~! --- Chapter 63.5 --- Baek Ain ced Yi Xian down and kissed her more gently than before, giving the taste of a gentleman. "Mmh~!" Yi Xian felt the difference immediately. Chuckling in amusement, Baek Ain rubbed Yi Xian''s smooth yet porcin-like skin. "You''re quite bold, you know?" Hemented while giving her a yful wink. "We just became a couple like a few minutes ago." "And you asked me to take your virginity immediately." "H-Hmph!" Yi Xian blushed while looking away. Baek Ain appeared more handsome than usual, which made her stomach flutter weirdly. "I just felt like it. Don''t tell me you are afraid to take my virginity?" "Just you know, I''m hard to please..." She challenged Baek Ain. "Hahaha." Baek Ain couldn''t hold hisugh anymore. Even though Yi Xian wants to appear more dominating, Baek Ain only sees a nervous kitten before him. It sure is a vicious kitten, but that makes her more adorable than others. ''Let me blow your mind, Yi Xian.'' Baek Ain thought while reaching to Yi Xian''s left ear. He licked Yi Xian''s ear and made her shudder in surprise. "W-What was that?" Baek Ain didn''t reply and kept licking, moving his hand from Yi Xian''s nice thighs to her t stomach. After a few seconds, he could hear Yi Xian''s whimpers, but this wasn''t enough. "It''s okay to open them, right? You don''t want to stay in a sweaty robe, after all. Well, I don''t mind." Yi Xian pouted and mumbled, "Pervert." "Go ahead." Baek Ain smirked and grabbed Yi Xian''s robe button, pulling the purple cloth ties the robe around her sensual body. As he pulled the cloth away, Baek Ain revealed a treasure trove. Lying on the king-sized bed is a nakeddy. She had a unique beauty, unlike other women. To Baek Ain''s surprise, Yi Xian didn''t wear a single undergarment the whole time. Her long white hair scattered on the disheveled robe and covered those huge breasts. Looking down, Baek Ain saw her creamy thighs and cute small white bush on her V area. It was well-groomed and smelled "literally." great, maybe because Yi Xian also dealt with the medicinal herb as much as her inborn poison. "Don''t stare too much, you pervert." "It''s embarrassing." Yi Xian blushed more, having her ears twitch in a pink hue. Baek Ain relished Yi Xian''s sweet scent and felt slightly intoxicated in a good way. His right hand grabbed Yi Xian''s butt, squishing them handily. "Mmh~!" A moan escaped Yi Xian''s mouth. "It will start to be better from now on." Baek Ainmented while kissing her lips. "O-Okay." Yi Xian let Baek Ain do the job and experienced a newfound sensation in her life. She could sense his finger teasing her pussy lips and making her even wetter than before. As time passes, Yi Xian''s breathing bes heavier. Baek Ain''s finger feels hot and fantastic. However, they just started. [Nirvana Touch] Baek Ain slowly shoved his index finger into Yi Xian''s pussy, making her green eyes wide open. As if an electric shock swept her body, newfound pleasure devoured Yi Xian''s senses. "AAAHN~!" A full-blown moan came from her mouth. "Hehe." Baek Ain fingered Yi Xian low and slow, giving her the best time of her life. Feeling the hole be moist, Baek Ain lowered his head and munched on her virgin pussy. He was captivated by her pinkness and enjoyed Yi Xian''s taste. "Ooh~!" Yi Xian couldn''t form a coherent sentence and shook her head up. "AAHN~!" "AAHN~!" "AIN! AIN~!" "I-I''M CUMMIINN~!!!" She gushed out her bodily fluid, spraying Baek Ain with her nectar. "T-That was amazing..." Yi Xian purred while looking at him. Baek Ain licked his lips and replied, "Is that so? But there is more, you know?" "I haven''t brought up the big thing yet." Yi Xian''s eyes widened again, witnessing the bulging python on Baek Ain''s crotch. ''How can someone be this big?! I know men''s penis is supposed to be bigger when erect, but that monster is out of the norm!'' She thought solemnly. "You''re so wet down there. I don''t think my cock needs lubricant." Baek Ainmented while rubbing his penis around Yi Xian''s pussy lips. "I just need to shove it in." "Are you ready, Yi Xian? Don''t worry. I''d be gentle for you." "Oh wait, are you afraid?" Baek Ain grinned at her. Yi Xian pursed her lips and responded, "W-Who is afraid?" "That thing, I can make it cum in just a few seconds." "You said it, not me." Baek Ain grabbed her thighs, pushing his dick inside her. "MMm~! AAAAAAHNNN~!" Baek Ain started moving his hips, feeling Yi Xian''s pussy m his dick tightly. "Oh~! Too big~!" "Ain, I Can''t~!" "Please, I can''t AAAHNN~!!" Yi Xian pleaded, but Baek Ain kept going because the pain onlysted briefly. [Nirvana Touch] Baek Ain added Nirvana Touch on his dick and reached even deeper this time, breaking Yi Xian''s expectations one after another. "UwooooGH~!" PA! "SO GOOD~!" PA! "My PUSSY~! FELT SO GOOD~!!" PA! Yi Xian bit her lips and groaned, "F-FUCKKKK~!!!" Every time Baek Ain shoves that monster into her, Yi Xian is on the verge of losing consciousness. She couldn''t handle this rmingly good pleasure invading her body. She couldn''t even think straight. Her head feels hot and fuzzy, epting Baek Ain''s dick as a source of joy. Yi Xian''s worry about her poison has long disappeared from her head and is "gradually." reced by the image of Baek Ain. His handsome face and cock were "literally." engraved into her mind. "GYAAA~!" "M-My womb! You''re knocking my womb, Ain~!!" "You yed me~!!" PA! Baek Ain sped his hips against Yi Xian''s pussy, feeling his balls deep into her. "I''m cumming, Yi Xian." He said with a grunt. "Cum in me~!!!" Yi Xian hugged him. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHNNN~!!!" SPURTS!! Baek Ain cummed inside Yi Xian''s pussy and sighed in relief. He slowly pulled his dick and saw the semen flowing down slowly too. "Yi Xian, are you okay?" Baek Ain asked while caressing her face. "Hee~?" She has a blissful expression on her fair face, seemingly fallen into a fantasy. Her body is covered in sweat, releasing more pheromones. Baek Ain smiled wryly and mumbled, "Did I break her?" After a few minutes, Yi Xian returned to her normal state and pounced on Baek Ain. She looked at him hungrily and said, "More!" "Uh, it''s a bit unfair if I did everything myself, no? Can you make it hard again?" Baek Ain returned cheekily. Yi Xian pouted and went down, licking Baek Ain''s dick sensually. Her tongue ran through from the top of the shaft, kissing the wet rod with a loving gaze. Yi Xian put Baek Ain''s dick into her mouth and slowly swallowed the thing into her throat. She gagged because it was the first time she had to suck a dick like this. Well, Baek Ain''s her first partner. She only read some medicinal books about pleasuring men in the past. Baek Ain hissed in pleasure as Yi Xian gave him a masterful blowjob, making his dick harder again. Gawk! Gawk! Baek Ain leaked a precum, which Yi Xian tasted directly. "Mm~! It tastes nice." She said while massaging Baek Ain''s balls. Pop! Pulling Baek Ain''s dick like a lollipop, Yi Xian put it between her breast and said, "Ain, you need to fuck me more after this." Yi Xian swallowed Baek Ain''s dick whole and stared at him with her green eyes passionately, wanting to be filled again. The fire of carnality has ignited within Yi Xian. "Uuh~!" Baek Ain ejacted inside Yi Xian''s throat. Gluk! Gluk! Yi Xian yed with Baek Ain''s cum around her tongue and swallowed his semen, smirking at him. Twitch! Baek Ain''s dick twitched instinctively. "I won''t let you sleep tonight..." He huskily whispered into her ears. "Then, do it. Tiger." Yi Xian''s body trembled in expectation, wanting Baek Ain more inside her. Baek Ain turned Yi Xian around and pped her ass, taking her from behind. It started with Doggystyle, and then Yi Xian experienced more and more things from Baek Ain. He filled her three holes and molded them into the shape of his dick. They didn''t even rest and kept fucking until the bed broke. Yi Xian admitted she couldn''t win against Baek Ain in a fistfight or bed, epting this rtionship faithfully. She could feel Baek Ain''s love for her when he treated her body gently. ''Hmm... Let''s stay like this forever, Tiger.'' Yi Xian hugged Baek Ain while having his dick inside her. She fell asleep and purred on his chest. "I love you~..." Baek Ain was spent and patted Yi Xian''s head. "Good night, Yi Xian." "I''ll do everything for our future." "And yes, I love you." He kissed her cheek. Baek Ain fell asleep shortly after, cuddling Yi Xian''s soft body on a broken bed. Now that Baek Ain has three lovers, he''d be busier. Even then, their rest is well-deserved. Chapter 67: War? Chapter 67: War? --- Chapter 64 --- A week has passed. And Yi Xian bes somewhat cuddlier than before. Since Baek Ain and Yi Xian entered this new rtionship, the sweet yet venomous young woman bes more delicate but maintains her brash personality around her lover. She would still joke and banter with him. However, she wouldn''t question his sexual drive anymore. Yi Xian finally understood why Yafei and Lan Rou walk all weirdly almost every weekend. This guy is a monster on the bed, having a bizarre skill to increase his lover''s pleasure with simple touches. Talking about Yafei and Lan Rou, they don''t have a problem with Yi Xian entering the harem. After all, she and Qing Ling have been on Baek Ain''s side long enough to understand his personality and feelings. It''s not hard for Yafei to know Yi Xian started developing feelings for Baek Ain six months ago. Yes, the moment when Baek Ain entered aa after fighting Queen Medusa. She''d frequently visited Baek Ain''s recovery room and talked with the doctor, sharing her knowledge about medicine to make Baek Ain''s condition better. To Yi Xian, Baek Ain is her savior. Woeful Poison Body is the shadiest curse Yi Xian possessed and made her loved ones die one after another. On the opposite side, Baek Ain is like a blessing from heaven. ... ... Baek Ain meditated on the Green-Colored Lotus tform and circted his Dou Qi with the Record of Burning World''s method, purifying the energy with Spiritual Golden me. Since Baek Ain''s soul is strong thanks to Soul Protection(Unknown), he could use it to refine Dou Qi efficiently. It also supported his training in Sixth Sense, Cinder''s Eyes, and Spiritual Power because an Alchemist needs flexible mental prowess. There are four rankings of Soul Power. Mortal, Spirit, Heaven, and Emperor. Mortal''s Soul Power is required and varies from 1st to 7th Tier Alchemist. Spirit is when Soul Power changes bit to bit, usually possessed by 8th Tier Alchemist. Heaven actually separated into three stages, First, After, and Full. When reaching a peak, one''s senses could cover up to 10 thousand miles. There is another stage called Soul Solidification, but it is hard to achieve because one''s soul is ethereal in form. Andstly, Emperor''s Soul Power, where one''s sense could cover up to a hundred thousand miles without trying. Baek Ain is currently at the border of Mortal and Spirit''s Soul Power. He tried his best to break through, but without external help, it would take time and immense mental energy. Fortunately, he obtained Nine Magical Rainbow Spirit Saliva, a miraculous nt birthed once in one hundred thousand years. It has the effect of recovering and strengthening one''s spirituality. Even though Baek Ain doesn''t have a recipe to create a pill incorporating Nine Magical Rainbow Spirit Saliva, consuming it is still more eptable than nothing. Baek Ain has refined the Nine Magical Rainbow Spirit Saliva into liquid and consumed it daily. And today, he''s nning to break into Dou Emperor Realm and Spirit Soul Power simultaneously. "This is it." Baek Ain noticed a crack in his Soul Realm. Baek Ain closed his eyes and focused on the Spiritual Golden me, feeding it with Dou Qi Energy. His peak Dou King''s energy soon depleted, but Baek Ain immediately consumed Fire Origin Returning Pill. It''s the Transcendent-Grade 5th Tier Pill Baek Ain made in the Alchemist Grand Meeting, and by consuming it, his Dou Qi recovered to peak instantly. [Good luck, host] "I know." A smile stered on Baek Ain''s face. Hours pass without Baek Ain noticing. He stayed still in the same spot and fed his Dou Qi slowly. A spark ignited the amber. Baek Ain increased the amber volume to that of a small golden fireball,busting it tirelessly. Frankly, it looks like a miniature sun. The quantity doesn''t matter in this process. Quality is what Baek Ain wanted to achieve. Unknown to Baek Ain, he looks like a golden statue of Buddha right now. Pure and untouched by the mortal world. His expression is eternal and beyond the mortal world''s standard. Golden feathers fell onto Baek Ain''s head, swirling around him like a gorgeous hurricane. Each feather represented Baek Ain''s mastery in Record of the Burning World. As soon as the fifth feather fell, Baek Ain awakened from deep meditation and revealed calm hazel-gold eyes. A pure golden aura covered his body and swayed gently, warming the room. [Ding! You have leveled up] [You have reached 1-Star Dou Emperor Realm] [You have attained "Spirit''s Soul Power."] [You haveprehended "Golden Annihtion."] [Ding! A skill has leveled up] [Energy Mastery(A+) >>> Energy Mastery(S)] Baek Ain smiled as "Golden Annihtion." is the Record of Burning World''s Fifth Stage and possesses the most destructive technique of the first 7 Stages. It''s so unbelievably powerful that Baek Ain could burn Peak Dou Emperor with it. The only problem is Dou Qi Consumption is no joke. One charge would take 1/5 of his current Dou Qi. And remember, Baek Ain''s Dou Qi is more than people of the same realm, two or maybe four times in size. Anyway, Baek Ain is happy with his improvement. "With this, I can start exploring this world morefortably." Baek Ainmented with a chuckle. Baek Ain casually stood up from the floor and picked a new shirt from his inventory. He stretched and added, "Damn, the difference between Dou King and Dou Emperor is massive." "Just how lucky am I to win against Queen Medusa, who possesses Peak Dou Emperor Cultivation." [Very lucky] Alicia remarked monotonously. [Well, you did excellent by using Nirvana Touch at least a million times to weaken her will] "Is that apliment or an insult?" [Both] "..." Baek Ain. "With due to all respect, fuck you, Alicia." [You''re wee, host] Walking out of the seclusion room, Baek Ain was "immediately." greeted by Qing Lin and Yafei. They seem tired and have a panda-like dark circle around their eyes. "What happened to you two?" Baek Ain asked while rubbing Yafei''s cheeks with a wisp of Golden me, giving her enough warmth. He also did the same for Qing Lin. Yafei sighed and said, "We received a formal and violent challenge from the Chu Yuan Empire." "The situation is quite poor right now." "Don''t tell me." Baek Ain was speechless. Yafei nodded and answered his worry immediately, "It''s a war." "The imperial family has closed the border andmunicated with the snake people and some noble ns. ording to Yan Li, the Alchemist that crashed into the Alchemist Grand Meeting, it was part of their Poison Grandmaster''s fail-safe n from the beginning." "Poison Grandmaster?" "A Peak Dou Emperor Cultivator." Yafei clenched her fair hand weakly. "We might win by the number of Dou Emperors, but peak existence like Poison Grandmaster changes the tide quickly." Baek Ain frowned and asked, "How long has it been since the war started?" "Five days." Yafei sighed in exhaustion. "I''ve been handling Miteer Family''s affairs and checking your condition daily." "Lan Rou is busy with Shadow Guards." "Yi Xian is helping on the frontline alongside Uncle Bodong because her Woeful Poison Body is assisting the army and detecting the opponent''s threat." [Ding! You have triggered a quest] [Name: Jia Ma Empire''s Victory] [Description: Chu Yuan Empire waged war against Jia Ma Empire and dominated the frontline. Help Jia Ma Empire win without revealing your identity to the public] [Objective: Kill Poison Grandmaster and Nine Poison Beasts(0/10)] [Time Limit: A Month] [Penalty: The Destruction of Jia Empire] [Reward: 1x Random Skill(Guaranteed S), 2x Random Skill, and 1x Broken Spatial Tome(SS)] [Do you want to ept the quest?] [Yes/No] "Ain, can you help?" Yafei asked him with a hopeful look. Jia Ma Empire is her birthce, and watching it get destroyed is unbearable for her. Baek Ain patted Yafei''s head and replied, "Leave it to me." "I won''t let them destroy this ce." [You have epted the quest] "After all, this ce is my home too." Chapter 68: Entering the War Chapter 68: Entering the War --- Chapter 65 --- In a beautiful garden, a white-haired young man sat on the carved wooden bench while enjoying his first lunch after a week. [Ding! You have chosen "Azure Sky sh." as Core Technique] [Ding! You have chosen "Sky Sword." and "Sword Drawing Technique." as Subsidiary Techniques] [Synthesizing...] [Ding! You have obtained the "Azure Sword sh."] [Name: Azure Sword sh] [Type: Offensive Dou Technique] [Grade: A] [Description: Draw a sword and produce a powerful gust of wind(infused with Dou Qi) with extreme sharpness. It''s an exceptionally quick Low-Di Dou Technique involving pulling a sword from any angle, catching the opponent off guard, or attacking them before they could even realize] [1st Move: Azure sh, Straight sh] [2nd Move: Sky Sword, Wide-Area sh] [3rd Move: Unsheathing Life, Concentrated sh] "Uh... Okay, better than nothing." Baek Ain was conflicted by the new Dou Technique he synthesized. It has a simple name that reflected its moves but was too cringe in his opinion. Well, Baek Ain learned nothing wrong with it. Sometimes his adult and modern way of thinking are overplicating things. Baek Ain stood from the bench and grabbed the Severed Light in his inventory. Since he learned Sky Sword and Azure Sky sh three months ago when getting them from Nn n''s Sign-In, he can execute them without any problem. However, both Techniques areckingpared to the rest of his Skill Set. Baek Ain casually pulled the Severed Light''s handle, creating an arc of sharp Dou Qi. A gust of winds followed shortly after, cutting everything before Baek Ain. That was Azure sh. "Hmm." Baek Ain barely put Dou Qi into Severed Light, but the result is surprisingly suitable to scatter the weak enemy. He ced the Severed Light back into the sheath and executed the second move this time. A whirlwind covered Baek Ain, expanding to twenty meters before exploding into sharp shes. "What about thest one?" Baek Ain closed his eyes and used the third move, gently pulling and swinging his Severed Light down. He saw a blue light pierce and cut through anything before him, leaving nothing but a ruined garden. Then he realized a grave mistake. "Fuck, I destroyed another garden. Yafei is going to be mad-!" Baek Ain cursed while hiding Severed Light quickly. He looked around with Cinder''s Eyes and Sixth Sense, sighing in relief because there was no presence of people. Unfortunately, Baek Ain didn''t realize that the only person who did something like this in Miteer Mansion was just him. Sooner orter, Yafei will find out. ... ... Baek Ain sneaked into Yafei''s office and saw an official letter with the Imperial Family''s logo on her table. After some thought, Baek Ain opened and skimmed through the paper quickly, finding the reason behind Yafei''s worries. "Even in the cultivation world, there is still something like this, huh?" A wry smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face. The letter was "passively." written for the Miteer Family to share orpel subsidy for an army on the frontline, which is needed for the Jia Ma Empire to survive. The problem lies with the subsidy transportation because thend route was "skillfully." blocked by the Chu Yuan Empire''s army. And there was no Dou King left in the Jia Ma Imperial City or nearby areas as they shed with the other nation at the frontline. When the backup resources arete, even for a day, it will affect the entire army because not everyone is a Dou Emperor like Hai Bodong. They are still human. After an exhausting battle, the soldiers needed to eat, drink, and rest. You can''t fight on an empty stomach. Well, The key to this problem is the Sky Route. Yafei is currently sleeping in her room to recover some vigor. She has been stayingte to observe the frontline''s condition while managing resources in the backline. Qing Lin is in the same situation as she ordered her subordinated snake-type magical beast to transport resources all over the hard-to-reach area, consuming her mental energy rapidly. "Ripper." Baek Ain called one of his parasites out. A red glob jumped out from Baek Ain''s shoulder, growing into a female-like form. Even though Ripper looks like Carnage Symbiote, her inborn personality is gentle and tame, like a mother. Ripper is the parasite Baek Ain created with his flesh and some of Little Medusa, producing a parasite with snake people''s characteristics and power. It''s one of many A+ Grade parasites in Baek Ain''s arsenal, having mastery in assassination and crowd control. Since Ripper was "actually." made from Little Medusa and his flesh, her strength is around 6-Star Dou King. When connected to a host(of the same level), Ripper could raise that host''s strength by five levels and be a temporary Dou Emperor powerhouse. "What''s yourmand, my lord?" Ripper asked while staring at Baek Ain with her white eyes. "Protect this ce. And You can use one of my avatars." Baek Ain casually snapped his finger and created Fire Avatar, shaping it into a nd female mannequin. "The energy I left behind should be enough tost for five days." "Within those five days, delete any hostile presence from existence." Ripper hopped onto the Fire Avatar and started a parasitic connection with it. "Your wish is ourmand, my lord." She said with a smile. For parasites, following Baek Ain''s order is their greatest joy. And given the privilege of bing one with him indirectly like this brings even more joy. He''s their creator, after all. Baek Ain climbed the window frame andmented, "Also, Ripper..." "Don''t make too much noise when killing rats." "Let Yafei and Qing Lin sleep peacefully." "Mm." The red parasite nodded in understanding. Baek Ain used the 100 Mimicry Technique and changed his appearance slightly so people couldn''t recognize his identity. He jumped off and disappeared with a golden sh of lightning. A mile away, Baek Ain reappeared with two pairs of fluorescent golden wings. He kicked the air and elerated beyond the speed of sounds, leaving behind a sonic boom. As he traveled through the Jia Ma Empire''s territory, Baek Ain became curious about his current status and said, "Open my status, Alicia." [Opening Status...] [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Enhanced Hybrid] [Age: 15(Irrelevant)] [Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger] [Physique: Pure Sun-Swallowing Serpent Physique, Two-Colored Lightning Beast Physique] [Soul Connection: Gnome(S+), Mighty Rajang(A)] [Blood Connection: Cross Tail(Replica), Parasites(69+)] [Innate Skills: Breathing(S), Synthesize(A+), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Active Skills: Super Jump(S), Jade-like Enhancement(C), Energy st(A), Stealth(A), Nirvana Touch(A+), Pyrokinesis(S), Life Drain(S), Revolver(B), Parry(A), Howl of Sovereign White Tiger(S), Fire Avatar(S), Fire Devouring(A), King of Parasite(SS)] [Passive Skills: Energy Mastery(S), CQC(A+), Pain Resistance(S), Poison Immunity(S), de Mastery(S), de Intent(F), Hidden Weapon Mastery(B), Healing Factor(S), Sixth Sense(S), Lightning Impulse(S), Parallel Thinking(A), Alchemist Instinct(S), Herbology(S), Eastern Alchemy Mastery(A+), Last Man Standing(C), Cinder''s Eyes(A)] [Cultivation: 1-Star Dou Emperor] [Martial Techniques: Four Extreme Arts, Shadow Tiger Steps, Seven Kills Dance, 100 Mimicry Technique, Wings of Freedom, White Poison Art, Wicked Sun''s Ripple, Azure Sword sh] [Body Technique: Ancestor Blood Mark, Unrecorded Body Tempering Technique] [Cultivation Technique: The Record of the Burning World(Iplete)] "Nice. At this rate, finishing the Goddess of Opportunity''s quest shouldn''t have taken too long." Baek Ainmented while passing through the sky. "Aih, I only have six months left before she can make my life miserable again..." Baek Ain looked at the gloomy horizon and added, "Anyway, Let''s finish the war quickly and make my wives happy." Chapter 69: Anticlimactic Wars End Chapter 69: Anticlimactic War''s End --- Chapter 66 --- Frontline, Jia Ma Empire''s South Border. The armies from Chu Yuan Empire and Jia Ma Empire fought each other fiercely, leaving corpse upon a corpse on the bloody battlefield. A young soldier from Jia Ma Empire is thrusting his spear against a vicious poison master. The spear released a piercing cry and stabbed the poison master''s chest, killing him instantly. "Fuck you, Poisonous Bastard-!" He shouted victoriously. However, not even a secondter, the young soldier was killed by a punch from Chu Yuan Empire''s army. The cycle continued for days, which piled the corpses into a tower. When the enemy killed your friend, you avenged their death with another death. A battlefield is a cursed ce. Sometimes having two lives is not enough to survive. That''s why everyone on the battlefield is desperate for conquest. Not realizing even if one emerged as the winner, the sacrifice would be too big and tough to fix quickly. A thousand lives were stripped from existence and became one with soil, returning the favor to mother earth. At the Jia Ma Empire Camp, Hai Bodong sat on the General seat with Lan Rou and Yi Xian opposite the meeting table. He stared at the South Border map and frowned because they couldn''t long with this minimum supply. And Hai Bodong couldn''t leave the border as the enemy could drop a Dou Emperor anytime. The same goes for Lan Rou and Yi Xian because their mastery is "strictly." needed on the frontline. Lan Rou''s Gathering Mystic Cloud could confuse the enemy and scatter them around, allowing the allies to choose and eliminate them based on a number. Meanwhile, Yi Xian helped the medic unit fight the poison from Chu Yuan Empire''s Poison Masters. Without her, the frontline would have lost a more significant number than now. "What''s the situation with the medic?" Hai Bodong sighed while rubbing his forehead. Yi Xian smiled bitterly and answered, "We have created an antidote for 78 kinds of poison. However, there are thousands of poisons in this world." "Unless I go to the frontline and solve all the Poison Masters personally, the medic wouldn''t be able to handle more intensity. Not to mention we are short on medicine to create the antidote..." Hai Bodong shook his head and asked Lan Rou, "How is the message, Lan Rou? Have the shadow guard relied upon the message to Yafei?" "I still haven''t received any replies." Lan Rou responded while sipping her bamboo water. "It seems the letter took time to reach Lady Yafei." Hai Bodong tapped his wrinkled finger on the table in a gloomy mood and groaned, "Tch, why that damned brat has to enter the seclusion out of all time!" "His skills are needed in this situation." Lan Rou and Yi Xian stared at each other wryly because Baek Ain tried to break through into 1-Star Dou Emperor. They know how hard it was to reach 1-Star Dou King, so it should be more difficult for Baek Ain to advance. After training for three more months, Lan Rou sessfully reached 3-Ster Dou King, but her cultivation speed has be slower. As for Yi Xian, she reached 1-Star Dou King three days ago by devouring the poisonous mist on the battlefield. One might think Yi Xian''s cultivation speed is insanepared to Lan Rou, but that''s one of Woeful Poison Body''s traits. Poison is like Life Energy for her. Tremble! Hai Bodong, Lan Rou, and Yi Xian shuddered instinctively. A loud and massive explosion suddenly happened in the middle of the battlefield. BOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! Hai Bodong hurriedly walked out of the meeting tent. He saw a bright golden me burning on the battlefield, burning all the poisonous mist away. The Chu Yuan Empire''s army is screaming in pain, feeling the excessive heat evaporate them inside out as if the sun had descended from the sky to punish them directly. Hai Bodong was speechless because he recognized this me. Not just Hai Bodong, but Lan Rou and Yi Xian too. Yet no matter how much they tried, none of them could spot the young man. The parasite suit under Lan Rou and Yi Xian''s clothes squirmed, making thedies chew their lips surprisingly. After a few seconds, they gasped and received a message from Baek Ain through the parasite''s hivemind. "T-That pervert..." Yi Xian mumbled with a blush. "Can he juste and tell us directly?" Lan Rou nodded with slight redness on her cheeks. When Baek Ain introduced the tight parasitic suit to them, she thought he was joking about his hidden fetish. No, this guy is serious. Funnily enough, the parasitic suit is a priceless treasure and can increase its wearer''s strength by a few levels. And It''s not even hard to maintain as Baek Ain has shared plenty of the "Calorie Bomb Pill." to keep the parasite tame enough. It''s just. It''s just ticklish and stimtes the wearer''s senses, particrly women''s, to a higher level. Simply put, they turned on by wearing it. Sighing to themselves because parasite suits matter is still secret, Lan Rou tapped Hai Bodong''s shoulder and said, "Ice Emperor, Baek Ain told us the supply would appear soon." "As for the frontline and Poison Grandmaster, leave it to him." "Are you sure he said that?" Hai Bodong''s mouth twitched. "Poison Grandmaster is peak Dou Emperor Cultivator. He might even be a Dou Ancestor, who could wipe our entire army easily." Lan Rou nodded and continued, "Ain knew. Give him five days or less." Hai Bodong muttered to himself, "Five days..." As Hai Bodong wonders how Baek Ain ends this war, the person himself is flying across the battlefield without giving anyone his presence. Pulling out the Severed Light, Baek Ain coated the weapon with a crimson aura from Seven Kill Dance and executed Azure Sword sh. A straight line filled with Dou Qi and extreme sharpness flew across Chu Yuan Empire''s army, killing anyone below Dou King Realm. BOOOOOOOOM!! "Azure sh." "Azure sh." "Azure sh." Baek Ain spammed the first move of Azure Sword sh, cutting down the enemy number. After killing countless lives in the Shadow Guard''s Mission, something like this bes numb for Baek Ain. He changed location and coated the Severed Light with Mighty Rajang''s Thunder this time, replicating a literal thunderstrike. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! [Ding! Seven Kill Dance has reached level 10] ["ughter Aura." has grown stronger] "Let''s see..." Baek Ain ignored Alicia''s notification and tried anotherbination involving Wicked Sun Ripple and Azure Sword sh. The difference between using Golden me directly and igniting inside his body with Wicked Sun Ripple is the quality of the force. Golden me itself is pure, then Wicked Sun Ripple is refined and can be used as a charge attack. "Sky Sword." Baek Ain drew his de out,unching a high-concentrated sword sh at the enemy''s camp. His attack expanded like a balloon and exploded, covering over 30 meters radius. Baek Ain unknowingly used his enemy as a test subject, ying them emotionlessly with his de because he focused on finding a greatbination of his technique. After four days, Baek Ain erased less than 70% of the Chu Yuan Empire''s army. They are dropped dead to his attack like flies. "Hmm, ughter Aura is not great with elemental attributes." "However, fusing it with White Poison Aura enhances its lethality even more." "My Golden me and Mighty Rajang''s Crimson Lightning are also a great mix, but I need a better synergy. Maybe Gnome''s me?" Baek Ain mumbled while drawing his weapon again. ... ... "ARGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!" BOOM! "MY HAND!" "M-MY HEAD!" "I CAN''T SEE! I CAN''T FEEL MY LEGS!" "MY LEEEEGGG!!" Several thousand screams of misery echoed on the Chu Yuan Empire''s frontline, experiencing extreme aggression from a mysterious enemy. And they couldn''t even spot this terrorizing person. Even if they screamed for mercy, that person didn''t seem to care and keptunching brutal offenses one after another. To make it worse, Baek Ain didn''t sweat whenunching those attacks. Baek Ain lifted his de and said, "Let''s experiment for five more minutes." "AAAAAAAAAAAAAARGGHHHHH!!!" "NOOOO! STOP, PLEASE!" "SOMEONE, PLEASE STOP THIS!" Inside the Chu Yuan Empire''s meeting tent, all the high-ranked Poison Masters heard the scream of their army with solemn expressions on their faces. "Who''s the attacker?" A gruff voice echoed in the tent. "W-We can''t find it, Sir." "We have been searching on the battlefield. And even the sky." "This guy is a master at concealing his aura. His movement is too slippery for us." "What about the Jia Ma Empire? We have cut off their supply route, so they shouldn''t be able to resist for far longer than this." "Oooh, it''s that hard to find me, huh?" A bored voice appeared out of nowhere. Everyone in the tent averted their attention to the source of the bored voice and saw a white-haired man sitting on the sack of potatoes. He yawned and smiled at them, "Morning." "I haven''t slept for four days because of you guys." "Ah, that sounds weird." "No homo, though." Baek Ain said confidently. "KILL HIM!" An angered shoutes from a wrinkled elderly in a green robe. Almost all the poison masters in the tent moved and ambushed Baek Ain with their Dou Techniques, causing the person in the targeted corner to sigh. [Parry] CLANK! All their attacks were "instantly." repelled by Baek Ain''s Severed Light. [Howl of Sovereign White Tiger] ROAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRR!! A mighty roar escaped Baek Ain''s mouth, stunning everyone within fifty meters for fifteen seconds. That''s more than enough to kill them fifteen times. "I haven''t tested thisbination, but here. Take it." Baek Ain encased his de into its sheath and looked at them indifferently, like a predator gazing into a bunch of scared prey. [Record of the Burning World: Raging Fire Rupture] [Azure Sword sh: Unsheathing Life] As Baek Ain pulled his de out, the tent became awkwardly silent. The poison masters within fifteen meters radius could see a menacing yellow line approaching them. Yes, they could only watch and die. An opposing force awakened from the poison master''s side, but it was toote. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! The tent exploded alongside everything within 100 meters radius, killing the people who couldn''t fend for themselves. They got ughtered in half with searing burns on their bodies. Baek Ain stepped behind with Lightning Impulse and saw a wrinkled hand trying to grab him. [Parry] nk! BAM! Baek Ain kicked the wrinkled hand and saw the Poison Grandmaster standing a few meters away, staring at him indifferently. Another new character from this alternative universe because he couldn''t remember any of those appearances. "You caught us off guard. And then use a surprise attack to kill my subordinate..." Poison Grandmaster stared at Baek Ain with a pair of angered red eyes. "Good, good." "Looks like the Jia Ma Empire is ready to face its demise." "I''ll show you, I, KONG MA, IS THE CHOSEN ONE OF THE GREAT WILL!" Poison Grandmaster released intense pressure and shouted with all his might, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!" The battlefield is suddenly filled with red smoke, poisoning anyone who inhales it. However, Baek Ain isn''t afraid because he has White Poison Art and Poison Immunity. That''s why most of the Poison Master won''t affect him. Even though these poison masters'' cultivation is higher, they couldn''t fight someone who possesses two blessed physiques and a Golden me from the incarnation of the sun itself. On top of that, Baek Ain has several buffing abilities to increase his strength. [Wicked Sun''s Ripple: Overdrive] [Golden Crow''s Possession] [Ancestor Blood Mark: Ten Marks Releases] [Record of Burning World: Golden Annihtion] [Four Extreme Arts: Complete Destruction Fist] "Don''t have time for that, bro." Baek Ain appeared before Poison Grandmaster. Baek Ain''s entire body is covered with blinding golden light as extreme heat is "quickly." concentrated in his right palm. He entered a horse stance and punched Poison Grandmaster with the best he could. It was a simple-looking punch, but the world around them seemed to tremble. "I won''t wait for your power up, so die..." Baek Ain punched the Poison Grandmaster''s chest, making the wrinkled cultivator''s eyes widen in disbelief. "You-!" SWOOSH! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! A shockwave swept over the battlefield, swaying the ck clouds and rain away from the area. Baek Ain looked at the Poison Grandmaster, who had lost his upper body and left a pair of standing legs. "That was painful..." Baek Ain stood at the center of this destruction, stretching his body painfully. "Should have warmed up a little bit." "Well, the quest is over." [That was anticlimactic] Aliciamented monotonously. "I''m not a foolish protagonist who waited for their demise because of the opponent''s power-up. Be realistic, Alicia. Do you want me to wait for this guy to be the monster I possibly struggled against?" [You do have a point...] "Right?" "Now, give me my reward." [Fine, fine. Wait for a moment] [Ding! You have finished "Jia Ma Empire''s Victory." quest] [Rewarding 1x Random Skill(Guaranteed S), 2x Random Skill, and 1x Broken Spatial Tome(SS)] [Oh, the Nine Poison Beasts you''re supposed to fight are staying within the Poison Masters around Poison Grandmasters. They are half-human and half-beast, using a special method to raise their strengths through organ transntation] Alicia said in amusement. "So I killed them before they could transform?" [Obviously, yes] [You really don''t give them time to power up...] [Poor guys...] "Haha, That''s funny." Baek Ainughed while flying away from the battlefield, allowing the Jia Ma Empire''s army to witness his doings. As long as they do not know his actual identity, there should not be any problem. He also finished the quest before people gathered at this ce. Unknown to Baek Ain, some people saw his silhouette flying away and admired his heroic deeds. They didn''t realize the terror Baek Ain carved into the Chu Yuan Empire''s Army. But again, Golden Monarch''s Title will be spread more gloriously after this. And this is just the start of his journey. Chapter 70: Wars Rewards Chapter 70: War''s Rewards --- Chapter 67 --- A dayter. The Jia Ma Empire''s victory shook the North-West Region of the Dou Qi Continent. All powerful factions in the North-West Region besides the two empires predicted the Chu Yuan Empire to win because they had half-step Dou Ancestor(Poison Grandmaster). Surprisingly, Jia Ma Empire won in just ten days. Ten freaking days! Most flying magical beasts couldn''t even travel fast enough to reach the battlefield between Jia Ma Empire and Chu Yuan Empire, but the reality is surprising. Now, they are curious how Jia Ma won so effortlessly. Some people tried to inquire about more details and were "weirdly." faced with the "Golden Monarch." title every time asking the surviving soldiers. Bizarre enough, both empires have different reactions to the Golden Monarch''s appearance. The Jia Ma Empire admired the Golden Monarch for its heroic deeds. On the other hand, the Chu Yuan Empire trembled in fear when someone mentioned the demon''s title. After all, the Golden Monarch killed their leader with one strike. People are speechless but can''t find a damn clue about this hero called Golden Monarch. Not to mention his identity ispletely unknown besides the title. Golden Monarch seems to disappear and appears like a ghost, giving him another moniker. The Jia Ma Empire''s Guardian. His legendary presence may or may not save the empire from outsider''s advance for the next one hundred years because the existence of Dou Ancestor is rming to everyone''s belief. One could wonder what kind of faces these people would make if they knew the Golden Monarch they were talking about was a fifteen years old young man who entered the 1-star Dou Emperor Realm. Well, they would never know. ... ... Baek Ain rested on the Heavenly Gryphon''s back and enjoyed the breeze with a smile. Lan Rou and Yi Xian hugged him on each side, pouting because of what he conducted to them five days ago. "Hmph, this bastard... Why did you send us a message from the parasite hivemind?" Yi Xian punched Baek Ain''s right arm. "Yeah..." Lan Rou added while doing the same. They blushed because the sensation lingered for five days until Baek Ain emerged victorious on the side of the battlefield. This cruel bastard left them hanging for five days. Five days! Baek Ainughed wryly, as a parasitic hive mind is like aplex blood link. So, He isn''tpletely innocent because his parasite mirrors his instinct as a man. And technically, all the parasites are part of him. However, let''s change the topic. Baek Ain faked a cough and said, "Congrattions, Yi Xian. I see that you have reached 1-Star Dou king." "You too, Rou. Reaching 3-Star Dou King is no joking matter." "At this point, you two could reach up to me." "Hmm..." Yi Xian rolled her eyes at this guy''s aversion. Even though she loved Baek Ain, this goofy side of him was always too apparent. ''What do you mean by reaching up to you? Our cultivation speed is fast, butpared to yours. It''s snail-like.'' And the only person who is optimistic after Baek Ain''s statement is Lan Rou. Lan Rou nodded and returned, "Don''t worry. I''ll try my best to chase you, Ain." "We could go back when you can rely on me." "You were so adorable back then. Telling me to stop forcing you to do 1000 push-ups, hehe~!" She giggled, leaving Baek Ain speechless. "Oh, Ain was such a crybaby before?" Yi Xian asked with a smirk on her face. "He is." Lan Rou nodded as she started telling Yi Xian about Baek Ain''s training less than a year ago. "..." Baek Ain. [You dug your own grave, host] ''Shut it, Alicia.'' Baek Ain sighed in defeat. After getting exposed by Lan Rou, Baek Ain tries to maintain a poker face in front of Yi Xian. However, the venomous Yi Xian teased him throughout the journey to the Miteer Family Mansion. And Baek Ain teased her back indirectly. ... ... ''Anyway, open my rewards.'' Baek Ain saw the Jia Ma Imperial Family from afar. [Right away, host] [Rewarding 1x Random Skill(Guaranteed S), 2x Random Skill, and 1x Broken Spatial Tome(SS)] [Opening...] [You have received] [Pration(S)] [Cursed Left Eye(F)] [Golden Rod(F)] [Name: Pration] [Type: Passive] [Grade: S] [Description: Pration is a skill that allows its wielder to bypass any defense(must-be-targeted first) with a 5% base rate. Still, the stronger the enemy, the lower possibility of Pration getting triggered] [Name: Cursed Left Eye] [Type: Active] [Grade: F] [Description: Allowed the wielder to see 1 second into the future with the side-effect of light headache and mental deterioration upon rapid usage] [Name: Golden Rod] [Type: Passive] [Grade: F] [Description: Your PP is the Golden Rod. Any woman with weak wills and poor self-restraint will be swayed by it, urging them to do lewd things to you. Since your Golden Rod is only F Grade, the effect wouldn''t be significant, but it sure is effective in some scenarios] [Ding! You have acquired a new achievement, "Lucky Bastard."] [Oh, wow. You didn''t know how envious those perverted main characters could be if they knew you possessed this skill. What a lucky bastard] "..." Baek Ain felt conflicted. He even forgot to check Pration and Cursed Left Eye because Golden Rod left too much of a first impression. He''s happy, of course. Who wouldn''t? He could make his wives happy. However, at the same time, Baek Ain felt weird because Nirvana Touch is already a powerful skill. Now, this Golden Rod would push that boundary even further beyond. Like, literally. [Stop fantasizing, host. You can try the skillter as you have a freaking harem] [Focus on thest reward] ''O-Oh, okay.'' Baek Ain cleared his throat, feeling somewhat dry. He focused on thest reward from Jia Ma''s Victory quest and mumbled solemnly, ''This is...'' [Name: Broken Spatial Tome] [Type: Universal Resource] [Grade: SS] [Description: Broken Spatial Tome is a unique crystal formed in a chaotic ce filled with extreme Spatial Disturbance. In a literal way, it''s the crystallization of Space Elements.] [The "Broken Spatial Tome." can be used to understand "Spatial Strength." and "Spatial Bending." to a certain degree because one''s talent varies from each other] ''This is nice... The start of Dou Ancestor Realm is when one could gain "Spatial Strength." to do things like hold oneself in the air or even create locks in space, where a person can only escape after breaking the lock.'' ''If Iprehend "Spatial Strength." early, even Dou Ancestor will get caught off guard.'' Baek Ain smiled in satisfaction. ''Not only that, when one reaches Dou Venerate, one gains an almost perfect knowledge of the so-called "Spatial Strength." and can use it in a far more versatile manner than any Dou Venerate ever could. And That''s why most of Doy Venerate is "directly." characterized by the ability to form wormholes or a gape in space-time.'' Rubbing his hand in expectation, Baek Ain couldn''t wait to train his "Spatial Strength." as soon as possible. Lan Rou tapped Baek Ain''s shoulder and called his name, "Ain?" "What?" Baek Ain awakened from his excited thoughts. "We have arrived." Lan Rou smiled at him. "AIN~!!!" Someone suddenly hugged Baek Ain, tackling him from Heavenly Gryphon''s back. "You did it!" "You actually did it. I love you~!!" Baek Ain looked up and saw Yafei crying in happiness because her home won''t get destroyed by the neighboring empire. "I love you too." He replied while caressing her silky blonde hair. "Believe in your fiance, I said." "I know..." Yafei wiped her tears, but more came. Baek Ain wiped her tears and added, "Don''t cry. My wife is the most beautiful when she smiles." "Ain~!" Yafei hugged him, releasing a pink hue all over. Cough! Cough! Lan Rou and Yi Xian coughed, staring at this couple enviously. Yafei giggled and created a silver thread, pulling her fellow wives into a group hug. "Hehe,e here~! Let''s celebrate tonight and deepen our bond." "Our handsome hubby needs some pampering after the long day''s work, you know?" "H-Hmph, if you so." Yi Xian swayed her head while hugging Baek Ain. "Agree." Lan Rou stared at Baek Ain with a lewd stare, licking her supple red lips in expectation. Baek Ainughed wryly and replied, "Let''s take a bath first." That night, Baek Ain has foursome and literal orgies with his lovely soon-to-be wives thanks to his new skill. And yes, Golden Rod did not disappoint. Chapter 71: Sky Serpent Mansion Chapter 71: Sky Serpent Mansion --- Chapter 68 --- The news about a person called Golden Monarch defeating the Poison Grandmaster spread faster than wildfire. Almost every neighboring empire was startled because they didn''t know the Jia Ma Empire possessed such a monstrous powerhouse. Even after a few weeks, the news about this mysterious expert is still lingering around the Northwest Area of the Dou Qi Continent. Far from the Ji Ma Empire, Baek Ain and his fourpanions rested in a bar. They enjoyed their lunch as some people babbled about his Golden Monarch Title. "How was your meal, Golden Monarch? Do you like fancy~?" Yi Xian teased Baek Ain. Baek Ain smiled wryly and replied, "Aih, stop it." "You know that I didn''t like the grand nickname." "Of course, you''re a Golden Pervert, after all." Yi Xian borated with a wink, causing Lan Rou and Yafei to choke on their food. "Yeah, yeah. Call me whatever because this Golden Pervert makes you plead more in the bedroom." Baek Ain smirked confidently at her. "Also, Who said she couldn''t live without me anymore?" "Hehe." "Hmph." Yi Xian blushed because of how shameless Baek Ain was. Yafeiughed andmented, "He got you this time, Yi Xian." "What makes Sister Xian plead more?" Qing Lin tilted her head in confusion. "You''ll know in a few years, Qing Lin." Lan Rou ced down a sweet steamed bun before Qing Lin. "Oh..." Qing Lin nodded, eating the sweet steamed bun like a cute little squirrel. Three to four years isn''t a long time for her. After paying for their lunch, Baek Ain stretched andmented, "This ce is surely farther than I expected. If we have more time, I can sneak Qing Lin into the Sky Serpent Mansion." Snake Sky Serpent is a faction within the Sky Serpent Empire located in the center of the Northwest Region. It''s a faction stronger than Mystic Cloud Sect. It''s also the most suitable ce for Qing Lin to cultivate her innate ability and cultivation. Baek Ain nned to let Qing Lin train in the Sky Serpent Mansion for a year or two before letting her catch him up on the Central in. He talked about this matter with Qing Lin, and she agreed. The adorable youngdy realized her strength wasn''t enough to help Baek Ain, so she chose a conscious action and focused on her training. Qing Lin is the weakest in the group. Not because Qing Lin''s cultivation is the lowest but because she is inexperienced with her Three Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. It''s her source of strength, so Baek Ain can''t leave it wasted. The same goes for Yi Xian''s Woeful Poison Body. The group wandered around Sky Serpent City andpared it to the Jia Ma Imperial City. This ce is surprisingly pleasant and peaceful, with people able to walk around with smiles. The authority that Sky Serpent Mansion holds in this ce is also absolute, which is what Baek Ain wants to achieve in Jia Ma Empire. Unfortunately, Baek Ain received news a while ago about Mystic Cloud Sect entering an in-door phase and won''t let anyone enter the peak besides some exceptions like Imperial Family and some disciples. It aroused Baek Ain''s strange suspicion, but he couldn''t do anything about it. At least Nn Yanran will keep him updated about the Mystic Cloud Sect''s situation. Yes, Nn Yanran apparently fell head over heels in love with Baek Ain, but he didn''t respond to her feelings yet. He merely used her for information. Was it cruel? Yes. However, Baek Ain doesn''t have nor grow a single attachment toward Nn Yanran. Maybe in the future if they ever crossed paths, but Baek Ain knows that''s more likely not to happen. They arrived at the Sky Serpent Mansion and were "immediately." greeted with a massive gate connected to tall gates surrounding the area. Baek Ain walked to the guards and intimidated them with his ughter aura to call someone with high ranks. He didn''t want to deal with cliche guards'' moments in the cultivation world, where the main protagonist got looked down upon everywhere. After a few minutes, a disciple-looking young woman walked out and red at Baek Ain hostilely. Baek Ain shrugged and said, "I want to meet with the elders. You better call them fast." "How dare-!" The disciple was about to shout, but Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes released a fiery hue. "Fast." Baek Ain pressured her. As the young disciple ran away inside, Yafei sighed because she expected a civil conversation, but BAek Ain''s method was more effective. They waited another minute and saw a green-haired woman in a ck dress walking out. She appeared to be twenty and fair-skinned. She exuded the presence of an expert, staring at Baek Ain and his group calmly. Baek Ain beamed and greeted, "Good evening, Senior." "My name is Baek Ain, and I''m here to offer you something." The green-haired woman maintained a poker face and responded, "Not interested. You came here and intimidated my people." "I''ve seen enough unruly people in my life. And your acts aren''t so different from theirs." "Is that so?" Baek Ain chuckled, telling Qing Lin to be closer. "Likewise... I don''t want to deal with a meddlesome exchange between the guard and your disciple. I''m sure they are reasonable people who might be willing to talk with me, but I''m not taking any chances for them to look down on someone, especially me." "Their acts could be not so different from people who couldn''t ept guests properly, no?" "What a smart ass." The green-haired womanmented while releasing her Dou Emperor Cultivation, but Baek Ain didn''t budge. He still smiled at her. Baek Ain nced at Qing Lin and said, "Show her." "This is my younger sister, Qing Lin." "She has something your Sky Serpent Mansion had been interested in for years." "I don''t-! Three Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils!!" The green-haired woman was shocked. As Qing Lin''s eyes activated, she could see the three-flower petal patterns. There was no mistake. It''s the Legendary Three Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. Baek Ain approached the shocked senior from the Sky Serpent Mansion and slipped a pill into her hand. "Beautiful Senior, take this as an apology from me." He whispered sincerely, making her blush instinctively. "This is..." The green-haired woman looked at her palm, seeing the 5-Tier Beauty Pill. She swallowed her saliva nervously and looked at Baek Ain solemnly. ''This young fellow. He''s not simple.'' "What do you think now? Am I not convincing enough?" Baek Ain said while crossing his arms. "By letting my sister be the Sky Serpent Mansion''s Saintess, I''ll support your faction within her discipleship period." "Of course, with the same grade of the pill you currently hold." "I''m giving you more benefit in this bargain, you know? My cute sister is talented. However, shecked experience in her innate ability''s control." Hiding the pill in her hand, the green-haired woman coughed and responded, "F-Fine." "I''ll take her as a Core Disciple and make her saintess within a year. She has innate ability and talent to do so." "Qing Lin greets your teacher." Baek Ain tapped Qing Lin''s shoulder. Qing Lin nodded and bowed respectfully, "This girl named Qing Lin pays respect to the gorgeous teacher." "G-Gorgeous." The green-haired woman coughed once more. She liked the praise. "Then, I, Elder Lu Man, will ept Qing Lin as my disciple." Staring at Baek Ain, Lu Man opened her mouth and asked, "How will you contact Sky Serpent Mansion?" "Through my sister. She''d receive my update from time to time." Baek Ain replied confidently. "So, treat her right because if something bad happens..." Lu Man flinched as the surrounding air became rmingly hot and filled with the image of a great white tiger, golden crow, massive snake-man, and mighty ape covered in a murderous aura. ROOOOOOARR! "Ah!" Lu Man raised her guard instinctively but found nothing wrong happened afterward. Baek Ain smiled and said, "Well, happy cooperation, Senior." "I hope we can do more business in the future." Even though Baek Ain could intimidate Lu Man now, she could still mess up and do a horrible job at training/protecting Qing Lin. That''s why he slipped a dormant parasite inside the 5-Tier Beauty Pill. Well, she wouldn''t know for now. "O-Okay." Lu Man sighed in relief. She could feel cold sweat running down her neck. Baek Ain looked at Qing Lin and said, "Be a good girl and train diligently, okay?" "Mm." Qing Lin smiled with decisiveness. "I''ll do my best." Qing Lin tip-toed and reached for Baek Ain''s ears. "A-Also, does Boss Ain really think Qing Lin is cute?" "Yes, you are." Baek Ainughed, giving her a pat on the head. "I see, hehehe~!" Qing Lin happily giggled. After giving Qing Lin a few more pats, Baek Ain waved his hand alongside his three soon-to-be wives and said see you soon to her. They disappeared, leaving Qing Lin and Lu Man alone on the streets. Qing Lin''s green eyes became slightly moist as she wiped them with her sleeve. "Don''t worry. I''ll be more powerful and stand beside you(Boss Ain)!" She vowed to herself. Chapter 72: Black Corner Region Chapter 72: ck Corner Region --- Chapter 69 --- If one walked a few hundred kilometers east of the fortress on the border of the Jia Ma Empire and passed through some small countries or tribes, one would be able to enter a unique region renowned throughout the entire continent as the "ck Corner Region.". Because of its geography, ck Corner Region is almost the most chaotic area in the Dou Qi Continent. Countless strong people from all countries would flee there and construct the most barbarian rules. In addition, besides humans, there were other races in this region. It could be called a miniature continent with its diversity. There were nows binding anyone within the ck Corner Region. There was one rule, the Law of the Jungle. In other words, it meant the "weak." were prey for the strong to devour without a slight morality. The weak did not have any rights in such a ce. It''s a simple region. As long as you wanted to, there wouldn''t be anyone stopping you, even if you decided to openly "Abduct." a woman on the street and in broad daylight. Of course, you can''t do it blindly because that woman might be part of powerful factions in the ck-Corner Region. Otherwise, your fate might be miserable. In the ck-Corner Region, a woman may be even more terrifying than a man. There was only one reason for this. They managed to survive and live in this ce. Powerhouses also recognized the ck Corner Region as an information exchange point within the continent. Immense amounts of information flowed in from this ce every day. After that, the news would spread to the outside world from ck-Corner Region. Ah, putting it more bluntly, if you wanted to be famous and wanted to be renowned throughout the continent, the ck-Corner Region can provide you with the fastest shortcut. The precondition would be that you needed to possess sufficient strength and capital. Or your life would get taken before your name could leave this ce. ... ... After traveling for a few days, Baek Ain and hispanions arrived at the ck-Corner Region. It''s decently close to the Sky Serpent Empire, which says something about this world''s size. Baek Ain reckons he can travel around his former world roughly 21 times bymercial flight in those days. No wonder people with Dou Venerate Cultivation somehow decided to create wormholes to travel faster. "So, this is the ck-Corner Region..." Yafei suddenlymented while watching a massive piece ofnd from the sky. It''s vastnd covered with several dead trees and a rocky mountain range. "I heard a lot of bad things about this ce. We tried to nt Shadow Guard and Miteer Family''s Influence here but failed because there are ck Rankings." "ck Ranking?" Yi Xian tilted her head. Lan Rou saw this and exined to her, "ck Ranking is not very different from the ranking of strong people. However, it was more of an influential privilege because people usually form factions in ck Corner Region." "Just like Lady Fei said, the Shadow Guard and Miteer Family failed to prate through ck-Corner Region because we didn''t have the Dou Emperor for years." "Even with Ice Emperor, I don''t think we can make it into the ck Ranking. Lady Yafei and the Elders decided to give up and focused on spreading our influence over the Jia Ma Empire and neighboring empire beforehand." Yafei pondered and asked, "Then, we can make it possible now, no?" "We have this guy." "Oh wow, you dropped the burden on me." Baek Ain stared at the slender finger of Yi Xian. "What a daring lover I have here..." "Well, that was part of the n." "Maybe you need some teasing, after all." Baek Ain abruptly licked Yi Xian''s finger and sent a warm wave throughout her body. "H-Hey, that was unfair." She squirmed and looked at him in annoyance. "Everything is fair in Love and War." Baek Ain kissed her cheeks. "You two as well." After giving his lovers their fair share of kisses, Baek Ain told Heavenly Gryphon to descend from the sky. The 5-rank magical beast released a small cry and followed his order, gliding down to the nearest city. Baek Ain and hispanions dropped from the magical beast, visiting the decent-looking city to check some news regarding the Central ins. Unfortunately, the information Baek Ain wanted was only essible in the center of the ck Corner Region, called ck Horn Centre or ck Mark City. "Hey, brat." Someone suddenly called Baek Ain out. "If you want to live longer, you shouldn''t have visited ck Corner Region. Especially with those women." Baek Ainzily turned around and saw a lecherous-looking man in histe forties staring at Yafei and others with a lustful gaze. He wanted to smash this guy''s face, but Lan Rou had already made her move. SWOOSH! BAM! Lan Rou disappeared and kicked the lecherous-looking man, sending him flying like a cannonball. "Die..." She said indifferently. "..." Yafei. "..." Yi Xian. Baek Ain pped his hand andmented, "Nice kick." "You beat a peak Dou Spirit Cultivator instantly." "Not worth our time." Lan Rou returned while cing a menacing demon-like mask over her face. Since their beautiful appearances would cause a problem, she decided to cover it immediately. Yafei and Yia Xian were like this, following Lan Rou''s movement by putting a mask over their beautiful faces. They also wore a cloak to cover their physical attributes, making them appear uniform as a group. Baek Ain gave them a wry and thankful look as he couldn''t count how many times the protagonist''s heroines attract problems one way after another in the cultivation world. Heck, even in the modern world, shit like this urs often. At least Baek Ain felt assured because his lovers could pull their weights in a fight. Cultivation World''s Women or Female Cultivators just hit differently. Baek Ain adjusted his facial feature with the 100 Mimicry Technique, altering his bone and flesh size to appear taller than the former. Even though his base height has exceeded 181 centimeters because his body''s growth is astonishingpared to his past life, Baek Ain wants to be more intimidating by adding 19 more centimeters. He created a scar on the left cheek that stretched to his eye, cing a mask that only covered his mouth on top of it. And yes, Baek Ain looks like a shinobi who could copy a thousand jutsu. Baek Ain smiled at his lovers and said, "For hiding our identity. You can call me Bai Ya from now on." "Is that supposed to be a pun?" Yafei curiously asked as she knew Baek and Bai had the same meaning. And Ya means "Fang." which reflected Baek Ain''s mastery of the ded weapon. "White Fang..." Lan Rou mumbled while nodding her head. "Not a bad nickname." "Why didn''t you use this nickname on the Shadow Guard?" Baek Ain looked away and replied, "Well, I just remembered a reference to someone." "You better hope that person isn''t here then." Yi Xianmented while giving him a stinky look. "Not gonna lie, you look fine with a face mask." "Don''t worry. That person wouldn''t be here for various reasons." Baek Ain returned with a smallugh. Even though he looks simr to Kakashi, their distinct difference is Baek Ain''s hair has ck spots and height. His eyes are also bright-blue, which is very different from ck. After organizing themselves, they used Heavenly Gryphon''s ability to fly into the sky and arrive at the ck Mark City. Baek Ain scanned the city with Alicia''s map and discovered several hidden spots. There are also several Dou Emperors in this ce, staying far away from each other. If the Jia Ma Empire is a small pond with some big fish, this ce is like ake filled with dangerous groups of big fish. Baek Ain frowned and asked, "Fei, you said the Miteer Family failed to nt their influence here, right?" "Yes." Yafei nodded calmly. "We have some dispute with local factions, and they decided to prevent us from entering the south gate. If we ever decided to send someone there, that person would get killed..." "What''s the name of that local faction?" Yafei sighed and answered, "It''s one of the ck Rankings. The Beast Taming Group." Baek Ain smiled andmented, "Do you know what''s faster than building from zero?" "Oh no, you don''t." Yi Xian realized what Baek Ain was about to say. "Taking someone else''s possession and making it your own." Baek Ain continued with a sinister grin behind his face mask. "You madman." "Hehe, it''s Law of Jungle. That''s the rule of this ce." Chapter 73: New Variables Chapter 73: New Variables --- Chapter 70 --- Two weeks passed quickly in the ck-Corner Region. And drastic changes happened to one of the most influential factions in the territory, namely the Beast Taming Gate. From the name alone, one could guess what this faction could do. Beast Taming Gate is not the strongest, but not the weakest group in the ck-Corner Region. It has the proper strength to survive within the top ten of the ck Ranking and possesses several Dou Emperor experts. Even the leader of Beast Taming Gate is "literally." boasted as a peak Dou Emperor Fighter, but that changed roughly 13 days ago. The Beast Taming Gate suddenly changed its leader to an unknown guy called Bai Ya. He defeated the Beast Taming Gate''s leader and conquered the group under his control, spreading his name and influence on the South Gate of the ck-Corner Region. It happened too suddenly for everyone to react. However, Bai Ya apparently does have a unique set of skills and defeated the Beast Taming Gate''s leader in one against one fight, allowing him to overpower someone with higher cultivation than him. And in just two weeks, Bai Ya''s name spread like a flood over the ck-Corner Region. Every faction leader in the ck Ranking bes wary of Beast Taming Gate, yet not a single piece of information is "weirdly." discovered about him. As if he was a ghost, Bai Ya appeared and caused anxiety to bloom in the ck Corner Region. It''s a somewhat bad or good stimulus because this vastnd has be too calm in the past three years. Of course, horrible things happened one after another in this brutal area of the Dou Qi Continent. However, the change of faction leader rarely happened within a decade or century. Heck, it''s even rarer than some grand events. In the future, people will call Bai Ya the White Fang of the ck Corner Region. ... ... As Bai Ya became the focus of all people in the ck-Corner Region, the Beast Taming Gate experienced a thorough cleansing and reformation. Bai Ya, or what his loved ones known as Baek Ain, sat on the rock throne while looking down on the Beast Taming Gate''s former leader and some high-ranking members. They trembled in dread before his presence and couldn''t even look at him straight. Well, They didn''t dare because Bai Ya could kill them anytime. Even though Bai Ya''s appearance is younger than the youngest member of Beast Taming Gate, his fighting prowess exceeds that of a skilled old monster. And not to mention Bai Ya''s weird Dou Qi and techniques allowed him to absorb one''s life energy and causesting scars. They even suspected Bai Ya to be one of those masters who swallowed anti-aging medicine and appeared younger than he should be. However, they threw that thought out of the window immediately. Two weeks ago. Beast Taming Gate suddenly received an unknown attacker. A tall white-haired man, wearing a dark cloak and face mask to cover his lower face, but one could see his cold blue eyes. He only said "Bai Ya." which is his name and started beating the shit out of everyone before his path, breaking their bones mercilessly. He didn''t even bother to exin anything afterward and wiped through the entire organization with nothing but his blood-covered fist. It wasn''t his blood. Bai Ya defeated higher-ups like they were ants to him and bullied the leader, a peak Dou Emperor Expert as if he was a mere child. The people in ck Corner Region thought Beast Taming Gate was changing under the new leader. No, they are simply recovering from Bai Ya''s beatings and are still traumatized until now. And that was a privilege given by Bai Ya as he spared them under one condition to surrender willingly. Lives are precious, so they could only ept his term and call him young boss from now on. That young boss term makes them sure Bai Ya is a young genius from a n in the Central ins, but they have never heard of any with Bai''s surname, which creates another confusion among the Beast Taming Gate''s members. "How was the information I wanted?" Baek Ain opened his mouth, leaning on the rock thronezily. "Did you get it already?" "It''s been two weeks. Even with broken bones, you should be able to gather them." "Right?" "Yang Ming..." Yang Ming, or what people know as Beast Taming Master, is trembling when hearing his name called by Baek Ain. It was a nightmare fuel, but he couldn''t do anything about it. Yang Ming swallowed his saliva nervously and answered softly, "I-I have gathered them, young boss. Everything that happened in the central ins in thest three months is within this scroll." He showed a brown scroll made of magical beast''s hide, and Baek Ain picked it up with his immense Spiritual Energy. After reaching Spirit Soul Power a week ago, Baek Ain gained a decent telekic ability to move things around. Nevertheless, it was a shocking revtion for others. "8-8Th Ranked Alchemist." What Baek Ain did in front of the Beast Taming Gate''s members was on purpose. Moving things around with just mental power is the ability of an 8-rank alchemist. A 7-rank Alchemist also could do it, but it won''t be as fluid as the 8-rank Alchemist unless that person possesses immense Soul Power, Talents, and guidance from saint-like existence. Baek Ain ignored the admiring gazes of these men, focusing his attention on the brown scroll. He quickly read through it and closed it after five minutes, frowning because many things in this alternative universe changed more than he had expected. Central ins is currently resided by three factions. The human factions are "roughly." divided into One Hall, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, and Four Pavilions. Of course, we didn''t count the Eight Ancient ns because they are neutral forces. The beast factions are mostly powerful magical beast ns. Andstly, demonic factions. Apletely new variable Baek Ain didn''t know existed until now. ''Fucking hell, the dynamic of Central ins is more messed up than I presumed.'' Baek Ain cursed in his head. Demonic Factions stood firmly in the Southern Region. They are people who are "inherently." birthed with inverted Dou Qi Energy and trained differently than others. It''s neither a good nor bad faction. It''s Unorthodox. Unlike normal Dou Qi Practitioners, it''s called "Demonic." because their Dou Qi is "throughly." inverted by any means flowing in their bodies instead of meridians. The Demonic Factions trained through Dou Qi with intense bloodstream cirction, making their Dou Qi colored red or ck. In rare cases, the Dou Qi appears to be white and attributeless. Attributeless Dou Qi might sound useless, but it''s not. What makes the people from Demonic Faction different is they could utilize Attributeless Dou Qi and neutralize the opponent''s Dou Qi, weakening effectively. Not to mention people from Demonic Factions possess durable physiques simr to that of Beast ns. Aside from Demonic Factions, the rest of Central ins stayed the same except Beast Faction. As Baek Ain remembers, there are only around five ns such as Void Ancient Dragon Tribe, Nine Serene Deep Ground Phyton Tribe, Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe, Gold Swallowing Mouse Tribe, and Scorpion Dragon Tribe. However, one more n actually appeared in this alternative universe and stood between these five tribes. And that n is called the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe. "Sun-Swallowing... Nether Bird." Baek Ain didn''t feel good about this. "Haa..." "Get out, all of you. I''ll call you when I need something." "Y-Yes, young boss." The Beast Taming Gate''s former leader and high-ranked members disappeared from the throne room, leaving Baek Ain alone. Baek Ain rubbed his forehead and sighed, ''Alicia.'' ''Does Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe has something to do with this body''s origin?'' [...] [Yes] [This change happened to amodate your status as "Goddess of Opportunity." Champion. Your soul might get protected by Soul Protection(Unknown), but other constetions would notice and find you immediately] [That''s why the root has to get established... For you to grow] [Sorry for not telling you this, host] [It''s part of my protocols... However, you have unlocked some of them now] Alicia sounds troubled. "..." Baek Ain. "I won''t me you, Alicia." "I recently became toofortable. And somewhat afraid to take a step out of myfort zone." Baek Ain closed his eyes andmented, "Many things will be rowdy soon." Chapter 74: Taking Over a Faction Chapter 74: Taking Over a Faction --- Chapter 71 --- Beast Taming Gate went through a series of weird changes in the past few weeks. The leader''s shift is already shocking enough for the top ten factions in the ck Ranking. Nheless, Beast Taming Gate abruptly opened the South Gate of the ck-Corner Region for public entrance. As if the Beast Taming Gate wanted to create a safe route for people, the other factions felt weird about it. The ck Corner Region is known for its danger, so doing this beats its purpose. No one knows the Beast Taming Gate''s new leader, Bai Ya, n or motive for doing this. Well, except for three beautifuldies. ... ... Beast Taming Gate. [Ding! You have Signed in to "Streaming Beast Rural Tome."] [Congrattion, host] [You have received Active Skill: Telepathy(F) and Sky Beast''s Blood(A+)] Baek Ain stood before a massive rock, smiling because this thing provided some nice rewards. He checked the Telepathy(F) and discovered the skill allowing him tomunicate via spiritual power but with some limitations like range and effect on certain species. It''s a good skill for people with Beast Taming Ability. As for Sky Beast''s Blood(A+), he will give it to Heavenly Gryphon because he and hispanion don''t need it. To begin with, Sky Beast''s Blood is onlypatible with a magical winged beast. Giving it to human beings will cause extreme mutation. Baek Ain whistled and called for the 5-rank magical beast pet, seeing the majestic Heavenly Gryphonnds before him. "Here, for you." He said while throwing crystalized blue-colored blood at the beast. Ciao! Heavenly Gryphon caught the crystal with its beak and released a happy cry toward Baek Ain. After giving him a nod, the beast flew into the distance to absorb Sky Beast''s Blood. Heavenly Gryphon should be able to reach a 6-rank magical beast after this. Hiss! A white snake slithered out from Baek Ain''s clothes and arrived on his right shoulder, rubbing its small head against his neck. Baek Ain patted the snake andmented, "You must be hungry too, huh? I''ve been busytely." "Here, eat." Summoning the Gnome''s Four-Colored Heavenly me, Baek Ain fed the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python with it and checked Queen Medusa''s consciousness. ''It seems she''s still asleep.'' Baek Ain thought whileughing bitterly. Even if Queen Medusa awakened from her sleep, Baek Ain wouldn''t face the same problem as before because he has be more powerful. As long as Queen Medusa doesn''t pull out a bullshit power-up, Baek Ain is confident he could win against her. And to be honest, their one-sided "marriage." contract prevents each party from doing harmful aggression. Burp~! Little Medusa burped in delight because the Gnome''s Four-Colored Heavenly me helped her tummy and growth. Baek Ain sighed andmented, "Aih, if Queen Medusa is as cute as you, I would not have this dilemma." Little Medusa squirmed and responded with a soft hiss,zily yawning. "I thought so." A smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face. "You little glutton." Walking to the throne room, Baek Ain was "politely." greeted by some of Beast Taming Gate''s members. And He waved his hand to diminish them from his sight. Beast Taming Gate is under his control, but reforming it into a loyal faction will take time. He could have used his parasites and controlled all the members, but it''s not worth using them. His parasites'' numbers are pretty limited at the moment. And mindless parasites without any traits are useless in the long run. As Baek Ain entered the throne room, he saw Yafei meditating on the rock tablet and stabilizing her cultivation realm. She recently broke through into 9-Star Dou Spirit, which is fast for someone who started refining Dou Qi from the beginning again. Given the time, Yafei would reach 1-Star Dou King in a few weeks or a month. Well, her Dou Qi Method is from a famous Flower Sect with some modification by the Alchemist Saint Yao Men, changing the need for purity with the Strength of the Yin Element. Yin Element is one the most profound fundamentals in the cultivation world, birthed alongside the Yang Element. It''s also versatile, allowing Yafei to use water elements beyond people with innate talent toward it. And not just water, but also ice and darkness. Baek Ain rubbed his chin and proudlymented, "My Fei will be one of the strongest in the future." "Hehe." Baek Ain used Silent Steps and arrived behind Yafei, covering her eyes with his hand. "Guess who this is?" He yfully asked while lowering his voice slightly. Yafei giggled and answered, "You''re not fooling anybody here, Ain." "Even if you changed your voice, I could recognize your scent." "Hoh, what kind of smell do I have?" Baek Ain curiously questioned her. Yafei lifted his hand and smugly returned, "A smell that makes a woman fall in love. A manly one." ''That Yin-Yang Game is on, baby.'' Baek Ain thought to himself. Cough! Baek Ain cleared his throat and said, "Since only two of us are here. Why don''t we enjoy this moment even further?" "Why not?" Yafei pulled him into the rock tablet. ... ... Two hourster, Yafei leaned on Baek Ain''s chest and purred softly like a cat. She has a satisfied expression on her beautiful face as the Yin Element in her body bes more potent than ever. Baek Ain''s Pure Sun-Swallowing Serpent Physique is perfect for her Dou Qi Method. They wished to do this forever because the world around them kept moving in an unknown direction. "Fei." "Mm?" Baek Ain chuckled and said, "I know this is a littlete, but happy birthday." "Thank you." Yafei kissed him on the lips lightly. "I thought you''d forget." "Me? Forget." Baek Ain shamelessly pointed at himself. "Hahaha~!" Yafeiughed beautifully because Baek Ain have been busy in thest three weeks after bing Beast Taming Gate''s new leader. And it''s all because he wanted to open a path for the Miteer Family''s business. She couldn''t be more thankful for her man''s hard work. What could she ask for? Baek Ain is a man with limitless prospects and talent. She was lucky to find Baek Ain at his lowest and watched him be the person he is now. "The words "I love you." is not enough to describe my feelings for you, Ain." Yafei kissed Baek Ain''s cheek. "You''re my brightest lucky star, and no one could change that." "Me too." Baek Ain returned her kiss immediately. As they cuddled with each other under aforting nket, Baek Ain was thinking about making a specialized parasitic suit for Yafei. Lan Rou, Yi Xian, and Qing Lin had gotten their specialized parasitic suits as Baek Ain knew their fighting styles and innate abilities. Meanwhile, Yafei only gets an enhanced parasitic mark seven because she''s still figuring things out. Since Baek Ain used his flesh, blood, and other materials to create his parasite, all the parasitic suits made afterward are "literally." meant to protect his loved ones out of instinct. Of course, to make them strong as well. Adapt and ovee any possibility of them getting killed. One thing Baek Ain wanted the most was his loved ones'' safety. ''Ick materials to make one...'' Baek Ain sighed inside. After thinking about it for a while, Baek Ain remembered the ck Seal Auction House. It''s one of the most significant bases of resources for top-ranked factions in the ck Corner Region. Since ck Corner Region is "actually." connected to Central ins, the quality of auctioned items is guaranteed. Even Xiao Yan got an overpowered Dou Technique from this Auction House. "Fei, get your mask." Baek Ain suddenly said. "Where are we going?" Yafei rubbed her eyes sleepily. Baek Ain smiled and replied, "Auction House." "Let''s go. We will get you a birthday gift." Chapter 75: Black Seal Auction House Chapter 75: ck Seal Auction House --- Chapter 72 --- ck Seal Auction House is the most prominent Auction House in the ck Corner Region. All varieties of treasures, medicine, dou techniques, and rare materials flowed in and out of this ce continuously, changing from one''s owner to another. Even though gold coins are still appreciated, people know changing treasure for another is the best way to win an auctioned item. You might be rich, but there is a limit on how wealth could push your status in this ce. After all, ck Corner Region is thewless area where one''s strength and influence triumph over materialistic wealth. Even nobles or royalty from the Northwest Region of the Dou Qi Continent didn''t dare to enter the ck Seal Auction House without their guards because the risk of losing their lives after the auction was too high. The ck Seal Auction House guarantees your safety inside the bidding hall but not on the outside. So good luck and pick your opponent wisely, as money is not everything. At the entrance gate to the ck Seal Auction House, a tall white-haired man with a face mask standszily. He wore a simple ck cloak, white shirt, and brown trousers, covering his muscr physique poorly. A masked woman apanied the white-haired man, wearing a purple silk qipao to cover her beautiful body. People might not be able to see her face, but they are sure this woman is a beauty. "H-Hey. Is that person perhaps..." "Yes, that man is Bai Ya." "I heard he entered seclusion for a month and never went out, but a man like him is bound to be bored. Just look at thatdy." "Damn... This man is winning." Baek Ainughed inside because he didn''t like peoplementing on his lover''s beauty. However, he does admit she looks gorgeous today. ''I told you to bring a mask...'' Baek Ain whispered into Yafei''s ears. Yafei smiled under her rabbit-shaped mask and replied, ''No way I''d wear a training suit on a date. Be reasonable, Ain.'' ''And this dress is the most casual one I have.'' Baek Ain sighed and returned, ''Nevermind, You win.'' "Hehe~!" Yafei circled her slender arm around Baek Ain''s left arm. As they were about to enter the Auction House, someone suddenly stopped and greeted them respectfully. It was a woman in a somewhat skimpy but not too revealing dress, showing her profession as an entertainer or dancer. The woman said she got ordered by the Auction House''s manager to pick up and escort them into the VVIP room. Baek Ain knows the ck Seal Auction House''s manager is an expert of 8-Star Dou Emperor, so he doesn''t oppose the kind gesture. However, Baek Ain still acts cautiously. The Sixth Sense and Cinder''s Eyes are "constantly." activated upon stepping his foot inside this ce. ck Seal Auction House does deserve its reputation as the biggest auction house in the ck Corner Region. After entering the gate, Baek Ain saw a massive hall with a grand red carpet and hangingmps. On each side of the corridor, people rented the space and sold their goods for people to check. Baek Ain spotted some rare items and bought them quickly, leaving no time for others to take them. Money isn''t a problem for Baek Ain, so he drained over 100 million gold coins in just five minutes. The escort suddenly opened her mouth and said, "ck Seal Auction House could deal with meager things like those items. You only have to form a contract with us, and we''ll send daily resources to the Beast Taming Gate. Of course, with purchase and delivery costs." "Delivery... Does the ck Seal Auction House use the delivery system from the Jia Ma Empire?" Yafei asked calmly. The escort nodded and replied, "Our manager visited Jia Ma Empire to improve the ck Seal Auction House. He discovered such an efficient method for high-end factions to request the item from us, delivering it efficiently." "I believe the noble house Miteer Family applied this method to all their decent-leveled auction houses. And a youth named "Baek Ain." invented this method." "Of course, using lousy transportation such as a bike or carriage wouldn''t be viable, so we hired strong people with flying magical beasts. It''s faster and safer because not many people can ambush it." "The ck Seal Auction House guaranteed one to two days delivery within ck-Corner Region." "And that''s how we increased our sales to 400% in just a few months." The escort smiled somewhat proudly, leaving Baek Ain and Yafei in an awkward spot. She didn''t realize the people she talked about were thedy from the Miteer Family and the person who invented the delivery system. Well, they are in disguise, so it''s understandable. With a deep voice, Baek Ain nced at the escort andmented, "Let''s discuss the contract when meeting the manager. As for that 100 million gold coins, I only bought a few things that caught my interest." "I see..." The escort nodded and didn''t talk further. Baek Ain smiled under his face mask because he bought something given as a quest reward in the past. A bluish-ck rock swirled around Baek Ain''s left palm. [Temporal Meteorite] A Temporal Meteorite is an unknown stone from possibly outer space, absorbing the surrounding energy to be heavier and heavier with each infusion. Baek Ain used a massive chunk of this meteorite to create four bracelets to aid his training. Fun fact, he''s still wearing it today and increased the weight to one ton each totaling 4 tons of weight pressuring his body. Even though not much, Baek Ain could get a small chunk of the Temporal Meteorite from the side markets of ck Seal Auction House. Fortunately, these people don''t know the value of the Temporal Meteorite. After walking for a few more minutes, Baek Ain and Yafei arrived at the VVIP room and saw a well-dressed man waiting for them. He''s decently tall and has a unting mustache, giving off a slick businessman feel. The manager smiled and bowed politely, "Wee to our humble ck Seal Auction House, esteemed guest." "It''s rare to see someone like you visit ourpany." "May I know the intent of your visit?" Baek Ain waved his hand and answered, "I heard there would be an auction today." The manager chuckled and returned, "We have an auction every four hours, esteemed guests." "However, you are lucky because there will be a series of interesting items at the next auction, around fifteen minutes." Baek Ain sat on the sofa and said, "Then we have enough time to discuss a new contract between Beast Taming Gate and ck Seal Auction House." The manager sat down casually and responded, "Indeed." ... ... Fifteen minutester. The manager smiled awkwardly and released cold sweat because he couldn''t trick Bai Ya. He tried to pull some strings when negotiating to make ck Seal Auction House gain more profits, but Bai Ya saw them effortlessly. [Cinder''s Eyes] [You can tell good from evil, truth from lies] Baek Ain handed a piece of paper to the manager and said, "Then, the deal is "mutually." sealed. Beast Taming Gate will take medicinal herbs and other materials listed in this paper for the next three years. The payment will get handled by my beautiful partner here." "You can discuss business-rted things with her in the future." "Very well." The manager sighed in defeat. "It''s a pleasure to have business with you, esteemed sir." The manager bowed and gave Yafei a nod, telling her he would visit the Beast Taming Gate soon to finalize the payment. After that, he left them alone in the VVIP room. Yafei slumped onto the sofa and pouted, "When did you learn business, Bai Ya?" Baek Ain smirked and replied, "Well, I read some books in your office." He was "actually." tempted to tell Yafei about his previous life, but he couldn''t do it because there was more danger than good if that happened. "Hmm..." Yafei suspiciously stared at him. "Ladies and Gentlemen! Wee to the Daily Auction of ck Seal Company!" A voice suddenly echoed. Baek Ain and Yafei moved their gazes to a one-way ss window and saw the manager standing on the podium. He wore a new set of suits, smiling at everyone politely. "Well, just say what you want. I''ll buy it for you." Baek Ain confidently said. "Of course, there is another giftter." "Just enjoy the auction." "Don''t regret it, hehe~!" Yafei responded while excitedly staring out the window. Chapter 76: Daily Auction? Chapter 76: Daily Auction? --- Chapter 73 --- Yawn~! Baek Ainzily yawned because there weren''t many items that caught his attention. The ck Seal Auction House amodated rare goods from ces across the Dou Qi Continent and Central ins, but Baek Ain has gotten spoiled by Sign In System''s rewards. As the manager of ck Seal Auction House unted rare ingredients for pill making and people were fighting over it, Baek Ain didn''t even bat an eye and began cultivating the Record of Burning World. Yafei has bought several precious gems and earthly medicine rted to Yin Element for her cultivation, bidding them with no chance for anyone else to win. She won fifteen bids in a row, making people curious about the person inside the VVIP''s room. Of course, some people aren''t chill about it. Even though Yafei and Baek Ain stayed inside the VVIP room and got covered by the one-sided ss window fortified with spiritual formation, people with extreme observation skills could get past it. And they aren''t the only people using the VVIP room in this daily auction. On the other side of the Hall, a group from Wild Lion Gang frowned at Baek Ain and Yafei''s VVIP room. They areing here to get medicine with Yin Propertie, but someone always takes it at an outrageous price. The price was so outrageous that they didn''t want to bid because the item was not worth it anymore. If it was double or triple the original value, then it''s okay. However, the woman behind that VVIP room increased the bid by ten times. The manager noticed the displeasure in the atmosphere and said, "Let''s continue the next time." "Our Auction House recently obtained a drop of Yin''s Dew from the excavated realm." "It''s the purest form of Yin Element ever recorded in 10.000 years, but unfortunately, we only have one." He smiled at everyone. Yafei''s eyes widened as she nced at Baek Ain and said, "We should get this." "No." Baek Ain shook his head. "Eehhh..." Yafei was speechless. Baek Ain chuckled andmented, "Don''t get fooled by a deceptive man like the manager. He said the ck Seal Auction only has one drop of Yin''s Dew. And that was a lie." "Limited goods means premium goods. Even if it''s not necessarily premium." "The manager simply wants to gain more into his pocket." "Well, I can''t me you, Fei. You''re pretty clean when ites to marketing things." He added with a smile. "Hmph, What do you mean by pretty clean?" Yafei pouted while pretending to be mad. As everyone fought over the so-called premium item, Baek Ain shared a bottle of wine with Yafei. They enjoyed the scenery and witnessed people bidding their life savings, from 50 million gold coins to some famous 5th Tier Pills. "Medium-Grade Bone Condensation Pill!" Someone from the Wild Lion Gang roared, leaving everyone speechless. This person bid out a well-known 5-Tier Pill for a drop of Yin''s Dew. After all, a Bone Condensation Pill can mend, refine, and strengthen one''s bones upon consumption. It helps someone fix the cultivation foundation, increasing the chance to break into a higher realm. Not by much, though. "Poor guy." Baek Ainmented lightly. "He just gets scammed." The manager mmed his wooden hammer and saluted the Wild Lion Gang, "Congrattions to the esteemed VVIP for getting the limited drop of Yin''s Dew." "Next item is thest for the daily auction. I do hope all thedies and gentlemen are ready for it." A radiant pink light appeared on the stage, and everyone saw the pale-looking bird''s heart around the size of an adult''s head. It''s preserved in a block of ice, making it appear more beautiful than it should be. The pink light is emitted from the heart, giving Baek Ain a weird sensation for a moment. [Cinder''s Eyes] "Ha... That''s your birthday gift, Fei." Baek Ain suddenly said with a grin on his face. "Eh, Isn''t it just the heart of a 5-rank magical beast? I don''t feel anything special about it." Yafei tilted her head in confusion. Baek Ain shook his head and continued, "Pfft, only a 5-rank magical beast''s heart?" "Hahaha." [Name: Three Lives Ice Bird''s Heart] [Type: Consumable/Material] [Grade: -S] [Description: The heart of Three Lives Ice Bird, a rare variant of Water Luan Bird rted to the phoenix itself. It contains rich Cold Yin Energy and grants its devourer with potent Ice Dou Qi and extreme vitality] The manager cleared his throat and announced, "This heart ising from a mysterious 5-rank magical beast in the north. Our Auction House obtained it by chance, discovering the extreme coldness inside it to be beneficial for people with Water Dou Qi." "Of course, you need an alchemist to refine this raw heart first." "Consuming straight would kill you immediately." Baek Ain didn''t wait for anyone to get it and said something from his booth, which sent his voice out. "High-Grade 5th Tier: Blue Fire Recovery Pill." "H-High Grade 5th Tier..." Everyone was speechless. Even the manager of ck Seal Auction House was surprised by this rash bid, as he believed the Beast Taming Gate''s new leader wouldn''t be interested in such a niche item. Well, Baek Ain proved him wrong. "High-Grade 5th Tier: Blue Fire Recovery Pill once!" The manager recovered from his shock, shouting to announce the result. "Anyone wants to bid against VVIP guest no.17?" The Wild Lion Gang epted the challenge and ced their bid, "High-Grade 5-Tier: Mighty Lion''s Roar Pill." "And two Middle-Grade 5-Tier: Yuan Gathering Pill." ''Aih, not this cliche "I''m offended." shit.'' Baek Ain sighed in annoyance. After thinking about it for a while, Baek Ain grasped Yafei''s soft hand and whispered, ''Everything for you...'' "Then, I''ll increase my bid. What about a Transcendent Grade 5-Tier: Heart-Swallowing Fire Pill." "..." Other bidders. "..." The manager. "..." Wild Lion Gang. What''s Transcendent Grade? It''s the grade of a pill that belonged above its grading system, not just because of the name but also the effect. A 5th Tier Pill can never fight 6th Tier Pills in effectiveness. Regardless, a Transcendent Grade could rival anything above its grade by one or two qualities. This term is "actually." known as an unorthodox alchemist called "Saint Men." broke the alchemy standard and created a standard pill that everyone knows with higher quality. Of course, the Transcendent Grade term could only be used for the 7th below Tier because anything from the 8th onward required a master alchemistpetency. The samepetence one should have to raise Soul Power to "Spirit Realm." Ranking. Heart-Swallowing Fire Pill is top-tier amongst 5th-tier pills, so creating it to reach Transcendent Grade makes it roughly the same value as Low or Mid-Grade 6th Tier Pill. Baek Ain formerly wanted to use Heart-Swallowing Fire Pill to increase Record of Burning World''s mastery, but Yafei''s birthday gift is more important currently. And it''s not like he couldn''t make another Heart-Swallowing Fire Pill. People don''t know Baek Ain also has Transcend Grade 6th Tier Pills in his inventory. Not much, but enough to make any alchemist cry blood tears out of jealousy if they ever know about it. "Transcendent Pill once." The manager couldn''t hold his excitement. Who wouldn''t? This magical beast''s heart is only 5th Tier at best and exchanged with some decent pills, but the value suddenly increased by ten times. "Transcendent Pill twice..." "Transcendent Pill thrice." "Congrattions to VVIP guest no.17 for getting the unknown magical beast''s heart." "Ladies and gentlemen, the daily auction ended now. We''ll see you again in four hours." As the manager left the podium, everyone nced at the VVIP room no.17 and wondered what kind of people stayed there. The Wild Lion Gang hurriedly walked out of their room and waited at the front entrance of ck Seal Auction House, so Baek Ain and Yafei couldn''t run away. They don''t know the disaster that''s about to happen. Baek Ain exchanged the items Yafei chose and the magical beast''s heart with his money and pills, putting them into his inventory. After giving the manager a nod, he left with Yafei. They arrived at the front gate and saw some people waiting for them. "You!" Someone pointed his finger at Baek Ain. "Yes?" Baek Ainzily responded. The person who pointed his finger was a rough-looking man named Tang Li, a famous person in the Wild Lion Gang. He possessed extreme observation skills and could pinpoint one''s aura in detail. Unfortunately, Yafei''s Dou Qi masking skill is still lowpared to Tang Li, allowing him to recognize her immediately. And Baek Ain also became a target because he should be the person who bid on Transcendent Grade Pill. Baek Ain sighed and said, "Can we settle this peacefully?" "You know, in a more peaceful location?" "It''s not like you can attack me within ck Seal Auction House''s territory." After all, ck Seal Auction House is a neutral and anti-conflict zone. Baek Ain and Yafei walked past them, stepping out of the ck Seal Auction House. They disappeared and were "quickly." followed by the Wild Lion Gang''s members. Well, they allowed them to follow. Arriving at a shady-looking cliff, Baek Ain gave Yafei a sign to jump while smiling at her. "I''ll be back in a few seconds." He promised casually. "Mm." Yafei retreated because she didn''t want to cause problems. Even though these people are at a simr level as Yafei, two of them are Dou King. And Yafei doesn''t want to be a target and get injured in an ident because everything could happen. More so, Baek Ain could focus more on beating the shit out of them. Standing on the cliff, Baek Ain looked at the people before him andmented, "Seven against one, huh?" "Don''t you think it''s unfair?" "Hmph!" Tang Li sneered indifferently. "So what? There is no such thing as fair in this world." "You''re trapped here with us." "Give up, and I''ll kill you painlessly." Baek Ain chuckled and responded, "Haha, I know." "However, I''m not trapped here with you guys." "You guys trapped in here with me." [Fire Avatar x49] Chapter 77: Yafeis Birthday Gift Chapter 77: Yafei''s Birthday Gift --- Chapter 74 --- The seven members of Wild Lion Gang were stunned on the spot. They swallowed their saliva nervously, witnessing 49 people appear with a burst of four-colored mes. These people surrounded them with no route to escape, standing over faint red lines in the sky. It makes the evening atmosphere more menacing than before. Even though these people appear to be of various ages, ethnicity, and appearance, they have one thing inmon. All of them are 6-star Dou King Cultivators. As if they were prey trapped in the spider webs, the Wild Lion Gang felt dread of death right now. Baek Ain smiled at them andmented, "It''s seven against one for each of you now. Don''t think it''s unfair because there is no such thing as fair in this world, right?" "Y-You..." Tang Li shuddered in a cold sweat. "Go." Baek Ain added while staring at Tang Li. "Leave the leader alive because he could be a good puppet for taking over the Wild Lion Gang. Another ck Ranking Faction would be under my control soon." "Yes!" Forty-nine replies echoed in the cliff. Like a bunch of shadows, the Wild Lion Gang witnessed several enormous silhouettes of tigers. The Wild Lion Gang''s members couldn''t do anything because of the strength difference between their group and Baek Ain''s Fire Avatars. Fighting is useless. They could only witness the death reapere and take their lives. BOOM! CLANK! BAM! SPURTS! "ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHH!!!" Tang Li is sted from the ground andnds a few meters away with a ripped right arm. After coughing a mouthful of blood, he breathed heavily and watched hisrades brutally murdered. ''Just what happened?'' ''Everything should be under my control. Our enemy is barely a Dou King, so where are these monstersing from??'' "me your greed and luck." Baek Ain suddenlymented. "ck Corner Region is pretty safe for people from big factions like the Wild Lion Gang, but you seem to forget that power triumphs over anything in this ce." "Just one small bad luck of offending a wrong person, and you''re dying like this." "Well, anything can happen in this world. You only have to be strong enough to survive it." Baek Ain stood before Tang Li and indifferently continued, "Oh yeah. Yourrades are unlucky to have you as their leaders." "I-I''LL KILL YOU!" "I''LL KILL YOU, YOU MONSTROUS BASTARD!!" "AAAAAAHHH!" Tang Li heaved his chest and lunged toward Baek Ain, only to get pped in the face heavily. BAM! Tang Li''s head was "immediately." buried under the ground as Baek Ain looked down on him with a condescending gaze. At the very least, he didn''t die and just fainted. Baek Ain stretched his palm and summoned one of his parasites, releasing a squirming blob of green fleshes. "Be a good pawn and work for me from now on." Hemented while fusing the parasite into Tang Li''s body. "Fix his body a little, Shakan." "Spread your influence to Wild Lion Gang. You have a month." "As your wish, my lord." Tang Li spoke in a somewhat monotonous manner. Baek Ain nodded and released his avatars, sending them into thin air. He nced at the other Wild Lion Gang members and ordered, "You can eat the rest for more energy, Shakan." "Be careful not to leave any evidence." "Okay." Tang Li bobbed his head awkwardly. Leaving the possessed Tang Li, Baek Ain chased after Yafei and noticed her sitting on a massive yet tall tree with rotating silver threads around her right waist. Yafei is ready to attack if someone escapes from his grasp. "Let''s go. Your birthday gift is waiting at home." Baek Ain smiled at Yafei. Yafei smiled back and kicked the branch, utilizing the rotating silver threads to float in the air for a few seconds. She used the silver threads like tforms and elerated in the sky, approaching Baek Ain quickly. Returning to the Beast Taming Gate, Baek Ain entered his room and pulled out the Three Lives Ice Bird''s Heart, refining it to create a new parasite. Baek Ain told Yafei to wait a day or two, but it shouldn''t be hard because he had a rough idea about this new parasite. "This will be a little bit painful." Baek Ain breathed in and stabbed his chest, pulling out his beating heart. Yafei and his other loved ones would get mortified if they knew how the parasite was "actually." created, but Baek Ain was willing to perform this small sacrifice for their safety. Was it painful? Not really. After creating over 69 elite parasites and hundreds of normal ones, Baek Ain felt numb when using his flesh and blood. And those lost chunks of organs or flesh would regenerate back anyway. [Ding! Pain Resistance has upgraded] [Pain Resistance(S) >>> Pain Resistance(SS)] [Ding! Healing Factor has upgraded] [Healing Factor(S) >>> Healing Factor(SS)] Baek Ain ripped his heart out and experienced a moment of silence as a new heart formed quickly. He breathed in to circte more oxygen into his new out and spewed a mouthful of blood into a container. "Phew..." "Perfect." [Enhanced Hybrid''s Heart(S)] [Enhance Hybrid''s Blood(S)] [Three Lives Ice Bird''s Heart(-S)] Baek Ain grabbed a chair and sat down slowly, arranging theponents on a sterile table. Calming himself for a moment, Baek Ain activated the King of Parasite(SS) Skill and synthesized his heart with the magical beast''s heart. The King of Parasite(SS) characteristic is the change in Baek Ain''s eyes, which had pupils cracked like spider webs. The color of his eyes also changed from hazel-gold to crimson gold, appearing to be more menacing. There is not much physical change happening to Baek Ain besides his skin tone, which bes slightly darker or tan. Even Yi Xian teased Baek Ain a week ago because he looks like chocte milk. [You have chosen Enhanced Hybrid(S) as primary item] [You have chosen Three Lives Ice Bird''s Heart(-S) as a subsidiary item] [Synthesizing...] [You have obtained Imperfect Ice Phoenix''s Heart(S+)] A beautiful heart made of ice that was "seemingly." carved by a master craftsman appears before Baek Ain''s eyes. It oozes extreme coldness in the form of white mist, giving off an iplete majestic sensation. Baek Ain grabbed the heart with his bare hands, forcing the coldness to submit with sheer physical force alone. [King of Parasites(SS)] The Imperfect Ice Phoenix''s heart squirmed under Baek Ain''s control, turning into a blue blobby mess. Adding his blood, Baek Ain concentrated on the parasite''s function and perfected its gem-like shape. Since the strongest parasite is made from precious internal organs(after so many experiments), Baek Ain created most of his elite parasites after sacrificing over 69 of his hearts. They are strong, durable, and possess immense vitality because of it. Some even gained traits from Baek Ain''s body, able to use various abilities like Super Jump and Poison Mastery. Of course, the abilities are limited, but still better than nothing. "Your name will be Luan." Baek Ain smiled at his new creation, which responded by creating a small tendril. [Name: Luan] [Type: Heart Parasite] [Grade: S+] [Description: Luan is a parasite created from "Imperfect Ice Phoenix''s Heart." and "Enhanced Hybrid''s Blood." and possesses the fundamental ability of a parasite, which is enhanced by a few times because the material used is high-quality] [Luan could control water-based elements, leaning to Yin Elements and a tiny Yang Element. It granted its host with micro-parasitic hearts, which allowed the host to have three more lives] Baek Ain transferred all the necessary knowledge about parasites'' duty to Luan, joining the newly created parasite into the hivemind. "It''s my pleasure to serve you, my lord." A pleasant voice of a woman echoed in Baek Ain''s workshop. Baek Ain snickered and replied, "Likewise, Luan. Now I''m going to transform you into the parasitic suit." "With it, you can serve Yafei and me better." "Of course, you can take any form after it." By transforming a parasite into a suit, parasites could shape their bodies easily, as Cross Tail gave them more sticity. After all, they are parasites and still rely upon their host. "This is going to take time..." Baek Ain patiently changed Luan''s bits into threads and sewed them in a suit. ... ... Three hourster. Baek Ain proudly looked at the tight blue suit with white feather-like patterns. It is simr to an embellished leotard for a ballet dancer, which somewhat exins Baek Ain''s taste. [You''re a pervert, host] Alicia suddenlymented. [Admit it] Cough! Cough! Baek Ain cleared his throat and said, "Yes. Yes, I am." "Are you happy now?" [...] [Sex really changes a virgin, huh?] "Oy!" Walking out of the workshop, Baek Ain quickly went to Yafei''s room and caught her ying with rotating silver threads. Baek Ain appeared before her eyes and said, "Here is your gift." Yafei blinked and saw the embellished leotard, giggling because this showed Baek Ain''s taste. Even though Yafei has been in a rtionship with Baek Ain for months, his quirkiness never stops surprising her. She knew the leotard was the parasitic suit. And to give a leotard to your lover for a birthday gift? Yafei bet only Baek Ain could think of such an idea. Not only that, this leotard could also save her life. ''The design is nice.'' Yafei thought as she grabbed the leotard, feeling the cold sensation upon touching the feather pattern. "I like it." "Really?" Baek Ain asked back. "Yeah, fufu. Want to see me in it?" Yafei teased him. "O-Oh, sure." Yafei snatched the leotard and disappeared into the dressing room. "I bet you will like it as much as me soon~!" After that, let''s say Baek Ain and Yafei did a lot of bedroom gymnastics until morning. And The leotard adds more spiciness to the game. Chapter 78: Growing Influence Chapter 78: Growing Influence --- Chapter 75 --- Two monthster. After encountering the first hostile group in the ck-Corner Region and attending the ck Seal Auction House to get Yafei a birthday gift, Baek Ain used all the Beast Taming Gate''s influence to get Miteer Family''s Business into the safe area. Letting Miteer Family and Shadow Guard through is easy, but keeping them safe is another problem. Since the ck Corner Region is awless area where the slightest provocation could cause immense destruction, Baek Ain could only solve this by taking over other factions. It started from factions such as unaffiliated Dou Qi Practitioner, a small group, backwater sects, and Wild Lion Gang. Baek Ain utilized a full two weeks to gather small power under his palm, using his parasites to ensure absolute loyalty. For the next six weeks, Baek Ain used to invite some factions'' leaders at the same level as Beast Taming Gate and defeated their leaders in an official spar, making it seem like he wanted to test the water of ck Ranking. In truth, Baek Ain wanted to put his parasites on these factions'' leaders and control them from the shadows. People only knew he was the new leader of Beast Taming Gate and didn''t know he possessed 30% of the ck-Corner Region on his palm. The only factions Baek Ain couldn''t touch were Eight Gates, Blood Sect, ck Emperor Sect, and Demon me Valley. These four factions are heavily guarded and have at least Dou Ancestor in their bases. Baek Ain might have increased his cultivation to 3-Star Dou Emperor, but fighting Dou Ancestor is still hard. If Baek Ain fought a Dou Ancestor in a life-and-death battle, he was confident in his victory. However, fighting to conquer and won''t need such a risky move. It''s all about preparing to discover your opponent''s weakness. Also, Baek Ain doesn''t want to waste his precious resources in life-and-death battles. Fighting Queen Medusa eight months ago proved how wasteful to oppose someone without deep nning. Even if it''s not ording to his n, Baek Ain would rather stay low-key than expose his cards. Not to mention doing everything in a grand-like manner is exhausting. And remember, the ck-Corned Region is "directly." linked to the Central ins with a spatial gate. One of those four factions could have a backup and fucked Baek Ain''s n. After thinking about it, Baek Ain decided to remain silent and observe the situation first. He already prepared the n to get Blood Sect under his control, but it would take a week or two to get his parasites inside their faction. The Sky Serpent Mansion is also part of the ck Ranking now, thanks to Baek Ain''s help. As they acquired about three months'' worth of medicinal pill resources, Sky Serpent Mansion was able to raise their strength quickly. Well, to be fair. Sky Serpent Mansion has a decent strength to be in the top thirty or twenty of ck Ranking. The problem is they couldn''t produce a powerhouse within thest fifteen years. And people with an affinity toward Sky Serpent Mansion''s teaching are rare. Qing Lin is literally heaven''s gift to them. Besides the ck-Corner Region, Baek Ain also focused on Jia Nan Academy. After all, he was interested in their Fallen Heart me. Stealing it might be challenging, but getting the Fallen Heart me''s progeny with the Sign In system shouldn''t be difficult. Jia Nan Academy is recruiting new students soon, but Baek Ain doesn''t want to enter this academy through this method. If he joined Jian Nan Academy, Baek Ain would get put in the same ce as Xiao Yan. And yes, Baek Ain didn''t want that. ording to Alicia''s report on Xiao Yan''s location, maybe because of his protagonist halo, Xiao Yan returned to Jia Nan Academy a week after getting ambushed by Baek Ain''s parasite. Safely. A typical Dou Grandmaster would die several times from extreme injury, pain, and weariness. And Xiao Yan literally got a chunk of his body erased by the parasite''sst attack, losing one of his "important." organs. This guy''s luck is questionable. Eventually, Baek Ain believed he could enter the Jia Nan Academy from a different route. ... ... Baek Ain sat on his rock throne and stared at the ceiling silently. He has stayed in the ck Corner Region for roughly three months and gained various rewards from the Sign In System. This ce is basically a treasurend, which he has yet to explore fully because itsndscape is too massive. Even though the rewards are bountiful, most are useless for Baek Ain''s growth. So Baek Ain synthesized them again and again until he got something eptable. His baseline is an A+ Grade now. Not saying anything below A+ Grade is useless, but Baek Ain noticed his cultivation didn''t grow as much with B Grade cultivation resources, which means those 4 to 5th tiers are inefficient now. Baek Ain shared those inefficient resources with his loved ones and subordinates, boosting their cultivation speed. Lan Rou reached 5-Star Dou Kingst week. Yi Xian attained 3-Star Dou King two days ago. ording to the elder of Sky Serpent Mansion, Qing Lin put a powerful snake-type magical beast with her eyes and reached 5-star Dou Spirit. Andstly, Yafei broke through and reached 1-Star Dou King yesterday. The birthday gift Baek Ain gave two months ago showed its effect and enhanced Yafei''s training effect by miles. "It''s time to take over Blood Sect." Baek Ain groaned while stretching himself. He pped his hand and called, "Yang Ming, prepare your men." "We are going to do this swiftly." The former leader of Beast Taming Gate appeared from the shadows and kneeled before Baek Ain. "Yes, Leader Ya." He respectfully responded. Yang Ming now has a deep loyalty toward Baek Ain because of his absurd aplishments in just three months. Elevating Beast Taming Gate is one thing, but bringing 30% of the ck Corner Region under his control is another. Of course, not many people know about this. However, Baek Ain trusted Yang Ming enough to be a good pawn. A peak Dou Emperor is good firepower to have, after all. "Then, see you in the forest." Baek Ain suddenly disappeared from his throne, leaving Yang Ming alone. Yang Ming cupped his hand for thest time and bowed, walking away to gather some elite members of Beast Taming Gate. Bai Ya doesn''t need their help, but Yang Ming assumes he wants them to clean things up afterward. Baek Ain kicked the air and soared to the sky, stepping over an invisible tform to increase his speed further. A gray-colored mist appeared and chased after Baek Ain. The same go for purple light pierced through the cloud and quickly reached Baek Ain''s side. SWOOOOOOOSH! Yet, all of a sudden. A cold breeze emerged and hugged Baek Ain from behind, leaving the women in gray-colored mist and purple light speechless. "What the..." Lan Rou frowned solemnly. "How could she be so fast?" Yi Xian blinked her eyes in disbelief. Meanwhile, Yafei grinned at Baek Ain and smugly said, "Hehe, I got you." After reaching 1-Star Dou King Realm, Yafei manifested her wings made of Dou Qi Energy. However, Yafei is a bit special because the Luan Parasite granted her imperfect ice phoenix-like quality. Starting with ice-like feathered wings and other qualities she has yet to manifest because of theck of her cultivation base. Of course, that doesn''t mean she is better than Lan Rou or Yi Xian. They would wipe her to the floor in a one-on-one match. Yafei could only win if given preparation time. So don''t let her escape your grasp and fall into her trap because rotating silver threads are dangerous in a prolonged battle. "What was that?" Yi Xian asked while hovering beside Baek Ain. "Yeah, she abruptly appeared and reached Ain''s side." Lan Rou is curious as well. Yafei giggled and answered, "I reached 1-Star Dou King yesterday. The parasitic suit Baek Ain specially created for me two months ago enhanced my overall martial prowess by several folds." "As for the speed, Luan helped me manipte Dou Qi more efficiently, which resulted in better oues." "What... That''s unfair. Viper doesn''t enhance my speed." Yi Xian pouted at Baek Ain. Baek Ainughed weakly and returned, "Because I made Viper intending to control and improve your Woeful Poison Body, so don''t give me that face." "And The enhancement between Viper and Luan is pretty simr. The difference is only 2-3%." "Looks, Rou isn''tining." Lan Rou smiled and said, "Phantom does its job properly. I don''t have a problem hiding my presence and assassinating anyone so far." "..." Yafei. "..." Yi Xian. "..." Baek Ain. "Rou, sometimes... I wonder how you can say something so ndly." Lan Rou tilted her head and added, "I did?" "Nevermind." Baek Ain shook his head. "Blood Sect is waiting for us. Let''s move and finish this quickly." "Mm, okay." 3x. As the three women nodded, Baek Ain increased his pace again and disappeared with a streak of white light. Chapter 79: Blood Sects Conquered Chapter 79: Blood Sect''s Conquered --- Chapter 76 --- Blood Sect. Blood Sect is one of the factions in the ck Corner Region. Its leader ranked fifth on the ck Ranking, possessing the strength of peak Dou Emperor. The Blood Sect''s Dou Qi Method is rather unorthodox as the founder of this faction purposely took a cold route, changing their biology to a vampiric state with deep hunger for blood. This change in biology granted them a strong resistance toward Fire Dou Qi, making them more mighty than humans of the same cultivation realm. Of course, Dou Practitioner from this faction couldn''t break the limitation of natural order because "Heavenly me." is Blood Sect''s archnemesis. The heat of nature is pressuring their modified body to a weakened state, reducing their strength from 40% to 60%, leaning on the rank of Heavenly me. That''s why the founder of Blood Sect heavily advises its inheritors to run away immediately if they ever encounter an enemy with Heavenly me. Heavenly me is the rarest thing one could discover and possess on the Dou Qi Continent. So the Blood Sect doesn''t have to be afraid and can stay as one of the strongest factions in the ck Corner Region. They also never made an enemy with Heavenly me Possessor. It''s not like a Heavenly me Possessor woulde to their front door and beat them up for no reason, no? No? ... ... Baek Ain stood on the thread of Cross Tail, watching over the Blood Sect from the sky. Blood Sect has quite a vast territory for their main base, covering over a few hundred square kilometers. Well, the vital area only covered 10 km2 on the edge of a mountain. At night, the edge of the mountains looks like a crescent blood moon because of the redntern hanging on each building. It looks beautiful and seems wasteful to get destroyed. "I''m not here to destroy the ce anyway." Baek Ainmented while shrugging his shoulders. "Alicia, open the map." [Okay] A green map appeared before Baek Ain''s eyes, revealing parts of the mountain''s edge that weren''t viable from this distance. The Blood Sect is massive and has several natural resources, such as mineral mines and medicinal gardens. Simr to a country. "Rou, how is the situation?" Baek Ain used the hivemind connection tomunicate with hispanions. Lan Rou stood on the other side of the mountain, facing a tall tower with a red-colored Buddha statue above it. She looked down and saw several people meditating with an eerie crimson aura. These people are Dou Spirits, who cultivated Blood Sects'' Dou Qi Method and transformed their bodies under Blood Dou Qi. "There are some people here." She responded to Baek Ain''s question. "They wouldn''t be a problem for me, but... I might alert others if I don''t do it quickly." "Should I go for it?" "Wait there." Baek Ain changed his connection to Yafei. "How is the situation, Fei?" Yafei leaned on a well-covered area and controlled one of the Blood Sect''s disciples with her rotating silver threads, spying on the surrounding area. She is a few hundred meters away from Lan Rou, searching for an escape and attack routes for herself. She nted several rotating silver threads to entrap possible chasers, but something wasn''t right. "Give me five more minutes," Yafei replied calmly. "The map we had about Blood Sect barely covered the main base. Even with this puppet, I can''t ess much of the building. There was small resistance when I tried to take control of five people." Yafei sends an impulsemand through her rotating silver threads andments, "Their blood is weird." "Five minutes then." Baek Ain nodded in understanding. As for Yi Xian, Baek Ain doesn''t have to use the hivemind because she is under his radar and can get seen from the sky. A purple shadow moved from building to building, nting poisonous gas bombs in the main base''s area. After five minutes, Yi Xian returned with somewhat heavy breathing and leaned on Baek Ain''s back. "That was tiring..." She said while rubbing her sweat on his clothes. Baek Ain smiled wryly andmented, "I told you to nt three areas only, you know? It''s your fault for going over and beyond." Yi Xian rolled her eyes and returned, "You also told me to nt more if the area is less concentrated to avert Blood Sect''s attention." "Is that so?" "This bastard..." Yi Xian pped her lover''s hand and popped a pill to recover her Dou Qi. "Ouch! That hurts." "You deserved it, hmph." Yafei initiated a connection and reported, "The Blood Sect''s Leader is inside the Blood Altar, five buildings to the west away from Lan Rou''s location." "There might be more people on the Blood Altar, so I rmend you to do the business quickly." "Okay." Baek Ain grabbed Yi Xian''s waist and jumped into the sky, soaring like a rocket. SWOOOOOSH! "Lan Rou, eliminate the people in your area and then retreat with Fei." "I''ll bring Yi Xian for more confusion." Baek Ain arrived at the Blood Altar Yafei talked about beforehand and saw a middle-aged man bathing in a blood-filled pool. Ten people sat around the pool, chanting the Dou Qi Method to enhance Blood Qi in the atmosphere. He skillfully dropped Yi Xian on the second building near the blood altar and said, "When you heard a scream from inside. Blow the poison immediately." "And run." "I''ll deal with the rest. Yang Ming and others will clean it for uster." Yi Xian held onto Baek Ain''s arm and kissed his lips, leaving him stunned for a second. "What was that for? Noints, though." Baek Ain chuckled at her. "Good luck, charm. Now go and beat those people up, Tiger." Yi Xian pushed Baek Ain away, standing on the building with a reddened face. "Aye, Ma''am!" ... ... "Blood Moon ising." "Basking the Blood Sect in blood-colored glory." "Bless our flesh and bones, turning our blood into the glorious substance on this continent... Lives shall fade away, reced with cold truth." The Blood Sect''s Leader, Fan Lao, bathed in the concentrated Blood Dou Qi. He was ready to enter the realm of Dou Ancestor in one swoop, absorbing a thousand years'' worth of Blood Sect''s resources. If Fan Lao seeded, the Blood Sect would be the number one faction in the ck-Corner Region. "Flow, Flow, Flow!" The elders chanted around the altar. "Fill, Fill, Fill!" "Fill the vessel with sacred blood~!!!" "Haha~! Fan Lao could feel the energy entering his body. He breathed in and out excitedly, ready to break Dou Emperor''s Realm and be the Dou Ancestor. Until. "GERONIMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO~!!!" SWOOOOOOOSH! A golden sh suddenly descended from the sky. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! The blood altar got invaded by an unknown individual, washing the area in extreme heat and shockwave. The elders coughed a mouthful of blood as their chants were interrupted. Fan Lao isn''t better either because his body received the most damage. Hate started to fuel their injured bodies as the unknown attacker''s appearance came into their vision. A tall, white-haired man stood firmly on a destroyed altar. He''s wearing a cloak that covers his body, but Blood Sect''s leader and elders recognize him by the face mask and scar on his left eye. "BAI YA!" Fan Lao shouted hatefully. Baek Ain smiled and responded, "Hello, there." "I''m here to take over the Blood Sect." "Surrender nicely, or I''ll kill half of you right now." "NOT IN A MILLION YEARS! EVERYONE, ATTACK!" Fan Lao rushed forward, releasing intense Blood Qi. Baek Ain watched the elders following Fan Lao and smiled inside as these people hated him to their very bones. He pulled out the Severed Light(S), checking the de''s edge. "Blood Enhancement Qi, FURIOUS BLOOD STORM!" "DIEEEE!!" [Parry] CLANK! BOOM! Baek Ain waved his de casually and parried Fan Lao''s attack, sending a gush of wind away. Fan Lao was speechless. [Wicked Sun''s Ripple: Edge Overdrive] [Golden Crow''s Possession] "You guys are like a vampire, so it''s quite a funny coincidence." "Well, you''re approaching me first, so I had to beat you up now." [You''re approaching them first] Aliciamented monotonously. Baek Ain smiled and added, "Don''t mind the small detail." [...] [Seven Kill Dance: 1st Step] Baek Ain''s de exploded with a brilliant crimson-gold glow. "T-This is Heavenly me-!" Fan Lao screamed in disbelief. "Impossible-!!" The elders'' eyes widened. Baek Ain swung his de and shed everything within one hundred meters into nothingness, burning them into ashes. Golden Crow''s Possession boosted Baek Ain''s 3-Star Dou Emperor Realm to 8-Star Dou Emperor Realm. And The Wicked Sun''s Ripple increased his offensive ability by three minor realms, making his attack deadlier. And remember, people from Blood Sect are weak to Heavenly me. Golden Crow''s me is questionably stronger than most Heavenly me, the iconic representation of the sun itself, like how Hamon User could defeat Vampire in the earlier part of Jojo. SLASH!! SWOOOOOOOOSH! The Blood Altar evaporated, making Baek Ain looks like the incarnation of the sun in the dark room. The surviving elders looked at Baek Ain fearfully, feeling every inch of their bodies searing in pain. This man is their biggest fear. Cough! Cough! Fan Lao lost half of his body, lying on the floor pathetically. Baek Ain walked to Fan Lao andmented, "Blood Sect is mine now." "Kekeke... IN YOUR DREAM!" Fan Lao abruptlytched itself into Baek Ain''s body. "Blood Sect''s Secret Art." "BLOOD POSSESSION!" "Your body shall be mine, BAI YA!" "EVERYTHING SHALL BE MINE!" "ELDERS, HURRY UP AND CHANT THE BLOOD RHYME!!" The surviving elders nodded and chanted quietly, watching Fan Lao''s body be blood and merge with Bai Ya''s body. "FILL, FILL, FILL THE NEW VESSEL WITH SACRED BLOOD!" "CONQUER THE HEAVENLY FLAME AND FREEZE THE WORLD WITH BLOOD!" Red markings appear on Baek Ain''s skin, making the elders happy. Not Fan Lao, though. [What are you doing?] Alicia asked weirdly. ''Giving them a small hope before breaking it into pieces.'' Baek Ain answered with a small smile. [Damn, so evil...] Fan Lao tried to pierce through Baek Ain''s skin, but no matter what he did, he couldn''t bypass it. Something is covering his body. "W-What''s this!" "My Blood Qi is leaving my body!!" "AAAAAAAAAAARGHHHH!" [Life Drain] [You have absorbed 1% of Fan Lao''s Life Energy] [Life Drain] [You have absorbed 1% of Fan Lao''s Life Energy] [Life Drain] [You have absorbed 1% of Fan Lao''s Life Energy] [...] [...] The elders looked happy when Fan Lao''s blood state slowly disappeared, which means he should have taken Bai Ya''s body now. Oh boy, how wrong they were. [Ding! You have absorbed 99.9% of Fan Lao''s Life Energy] [After absorbing a rich amount of Dou Qi and filtering it...] [You have reached 4-Star Dou Emperor] [You have reached 5-Star Dou Emperor] ''Y-You...'' Fan Lao''s dying voice echoed in Baek Ain''s body. "Eat up, kids." Baek Ain yawned inside. Fan Lao frowned mentally, seeing sixty-nine beings crawl over Baek Ain''s skin and approach his tiny blood molecule. He was terrified as these creatures devoured him. [Ding! The parasites have grown stronger] "S-Sect Leader." One elder called out. Baek Ain returned to normal a secondter and nced at that elder, smiling at him. "Haha~!" As if a bucket of cold water was "abruptly." thrown onto their faces, the elders of the Blood Sect be paler than paper. They shuddered and watched Baek Ain''s face mask loosening, revealing a wicked smile of a devil. "Too bad... Your sect leader is dead." Baek Ain''s cold voice prated their ears, showering them with freezing truth. "Blood Sect''s Leader, Fan Lao, is no more." "From now on, this ce will operate under the Beast Taming Gate." "I have killed half of you, so you don''t have a choice here..." Baek Ain pointed Severed Light at them and added, "So?" "T-The Blood Sect shall follow new leader Bai Ya from now on..." The remaining elders fell to their knees and responded in despair. They couldn''t fight nor avenge their former sect leader. Meaningless death isn''t needed, as Blood Sect lost half of their powerhouse tonight. With this, Baek Ain conquered 50% of the ck-Corner Region. And he won''t just stop here. Chapter 80: Suspicion and Tournament? Chapter 80: Suspicion and Tournament? --- Chapter 77 --- Jia Nan Academy is a renowned faction on the Dou Qi Continent. It''s a ce where geniuses from all across the Dou Qi Continent gather and develop into a powerhouse. Located in the ck Horn Territory, the northwest area of the continent, numerous martial artists called it the holynd. Holynd for Dou Qi Practitioners because they''d experience explosive growth after graduating from the Jia Nan Academy. Jia Nan Academy also is known for having a ce where you can cultivate Dou Qi faster than almost anywhere else on the. It is because Jia Nan Academy has the Fallen Meteor Heart me, which has grown from a mere young Heavenly me into a me with intelligence. The power of Jia Nan Academy also shouldn''t be taken lightly. They might not be from the Central ins, but Jia Nan Academy possesses a prosperous background and graduates who are famous throughout the continent. Even though some graduates cut ties with Jia Nan Academy, that doesn''t mean they forgot their roots. Making this faction an enemy is a foolish move. ... ... Jia Nan Academy, Outer Academy''s Student Courtyard. A beautiful youngdy in a blue-white dress walked under the rain with an umbre. She has a small bag filled with medicine in her slender right hand, approaching a particr student''s room. Yes, this youngdy is Gu Xun''er. She arrived at Xiao Yan''s dorm house and opened the door carefully. "Morning, Brother Xiao Yan." She greeted the bandaged young man warmly. Even though the person in question is still unconscious, Gu Xun''er acted calmly and changed the bandage on Xiao Yan''s body. She applied more ointment on his skin, watching the burnt and some scars have disappeared. There are more injuries on Xiao Yan''s body, but those look better than months ago when he was "luckily." fetched by Gu Xun''er bodyguard on the border of the Jia Ma Empire. Xiao Yan was no different than a corpse back then. Thank god, the medicine supplied by Gu n for Gu Xun''er could help Xiao Yan recover slowly. And a specific part can''t get healed with the 8th Tier Pill and require a miracle. Gu Xun''er might be rich, but she can''t afford the 9th Tier Pill. Not even 8th without pulling some strings with her father. She could restore Xiao Yan''s flesh, but that doesn''t fix his problem of losing the thing. Xiao Yan lost a massive amount of Life Energy and Yang Element, so he probably wouldn''t be able to get it hard for a while. After changing Xiao Yan''s bandage, Gu Xun''er sighed helplessly. The day Xiao Yan left to fulfill his three years promise with Nn Yanran Gu Xun''er had horrible premotions. She couldn''t get her hand on it, but after an incident with the mysterious yet fascinating young man Baek Ain, her brother Xiao Yan starts acting weird. How to say it? He bes more unstable. He''s too focused on proving his self-worth than realizing his failure and making a better start. He did well for a couple of months and became a famous young alchemist at Jia Nan Academy, but for how long? An ego can''t boost one''s talent too much when facing adversity. And Xiao Yan became more arrogant recently, which resulted in bad karma. ''I should have listened and not let Xiao Yan be closer to Baek Ain.'' Gu Xun''er shook her head gently. She knew Baek Ain currently lived in the Jia Ma Imperial City with his fiancee, Yafei. At first, Gu Xuner suspected Baek Ain of attacking Xiao Yan because they had an enmity with each other. However, Ling Yin(her bodyguard) said no one is "actually." detected within a thousand miles radius. She believed Baek Ain was a sensible person. And his action so far shows that he doesn''t want to be close to Xiao Yan and herself, which is understandable after the ident. Looking at Xiao Yan, Gu Xun''er ced the medicine on the table nearby and said, "Have a good rest, Brother Xiao Yan." "Xun''er will go training like usual." After changing Xiao Yan''s bandage and leaving him alone in the dorm, Gu Xun''er picked up the umbre and called her bodyguard, "Ling Yin." "Yes, Miss?" A shadow appeared out of nowhere. "Do you have any news about Baek Ain?" She asked calmly. Ling Yin furrowed his brow and answered awkwardly, "I''m afraid none..." "That fellow has been living in the Jia Ma Imperial City for months." "That''s why I said the possibility of him being an attacker is quite high, but you didn''t believe me." Gu Xun''er sighed and responded, "It''s not that I didn''t believe you, but there is no proof. Baek Ain despised being close to Brother Xiao Yan." "Even when we healed him for the first time, he simply thanked us and went on his way. As if being close to us is a curse to him." "..." Ling Yin. Waving her hand, Gu Xun''erughed softly and added, "Not going to lie, Baek Ain is an interesting individual. Unfortunately, he couldn''t guess the true worth of my connection." "He''s also a 5th Tier Alchemist... What a shame." "Such a talent buried in that small empire." "Anyway, Ling Yin. Observe the Mystic Cloud Sect''s movement because they might be the ones who ambushed Brother Xiao Yan." "Right away, Miss." Ling Yin nodded in understanding. Unknown to Gu Xun''er, her bodyguard''s suspicion is correct. Baek Ain is indeed the one who ambushed Xiao Yan indirectly. Now that the me fell onto Mystic Cloud Sect, Baek Ain doesn''t have to worry about Gu Xun''er interruption in his n. Well, this news would never reach his ears. And Baek Ain is too busy to care about it at the moment. ... ... ck-Corner Region, Beast Taming Gate. After conquering the Blood Sect, Baek Ain technically possesses 50% of the ck-Corner Region. He originally wanted to do the same to Demon me Valley, but Yafei and Lan Rou advised him to execute his n slowly. And that''s why Baek Ain focused on fixing his cultivation first because absorbing the Blood Sect''s Leader/Fan Lao''s Life Energy creates disharmony in his body. Well, it wouldn''t be long because the Record of Burning World purifies Baek Ain''s Dou Qi regrly. A weekter. Baek Ain walked out of the seclusion cave and stretched his bodyzily, feeling the sunshine on his face. "Aih, so bright." Hemented bitterly. The sunshine might help Baek Ain train Cinder''s Eyes, but he is "suddenly." faced with such a thing after a week of darkness, which is annoying. "Where are my shades?" Baek Ain picked up the sses from his inventory and ced them to cover his eyes. "Much better." He strolled to Lan Rou''s temporary house and saw the beautiful silver-haired woman training in her backyard. She moved like a gush of wind tirelessly and created several afterimages. Baek Ain has shared the "Shadow Tiger Steps." with Lan Rou, and it seems she has mastered it to a high degree. And Shadow Steps Art is the base for this Dou Technique, so Lan Rou shouldn''t have a problem grasping it. "Hmm?" Lan Rou disappeared from the backyard and suddenly hugged Baek Ain from behind. "Got you~!" Her voice ticked Baek Ain''s ears. Baek Ain smiled and asked, "Morning." "Morning, have you eaten anything?" Lan Rou returned with a giggle. "No, I''ve only eaten fasting pills in the past week." "Poor Ain." "Yeah, poor me." "I''ll cook for you then." Lan Rou pulled Baek Ain into her temporary house. "Oh, also... There will be a tournament to renew ck Ranking soon." "When?" Baek Ain tilted his head as Lan Rou dragged him like a child. Lan Rou hummed and answered, "Next week." "The announcement is somewhat abrupt, but all the Factions have agreed to renew the ck Ranking of the ck Corner Region. And Yes, I, Yafei, and Yi Xian have thought about it greatly before epting the invitation." "Good. It makes things easier for me." Baek Ainughed in amusement. Chapter 81: White Fang, The Blade God (1) Chapter 81: White Fang, The de God (1) --- Chapter 78 --- ck-Corner Region experienced another wave of a surprise recently. All the factions within this chaotd suddenly agreed with each other to renew the ck Ranking with a small tournament, which determined things in the future. The winner shall acquire 30% of thend and several rare mines. However, people saw this tournament as more than that. The reward sure is mouth-watering, and no one wouldn''t deny that, but people are more curious about the actual cause of this sudden tournament. People spected about many things. Yet the most popr guess is rted to the new leader of Beast Taming Gate, Bai Ya. The appearance of this man is like a storm approaching and sweeping over the ck Corner Region violently. He defeated Beast Taming Gate''s former leader and other factions'' leaders, adding them to his loser counts. Who wouldn''t be shocked by such an achievement? On the Dou Qi Continent, a talent like Bai Ya is hard to find and usually dies young. Regardless, this bizarre man pushed through and climbed through ck Ranking as if it was nothing for him. A spark has grown into a zing me in the ck Corner Region. Meanwhile, the person in question was enjoying the noon and drinking a fruit smoothie. Baek Ain sat in Lan Rou''s backyard and released a sigh of relief because the condensation of the 5-Star Dou Emperor Realm went well. And He might even reach 6-Star Dou Emperor soon. However, Baek Ain liked to take things slowly. Going fast does not always give the best result. And to be fair, Baek Ain only took three days of rest as his skill would be rusty if he keptzing around like this. Usually, Baek Ain didn''t take any rest out of anxiety, but everything has been going well in thest ten days. After finishing the smoothie, Baek Ain grabbed Severed Light from his inventory and walked to the quiet part of the backyard. He faced a willow tree and started swinging his de gently. Baek Ain closed his eyes and solely focused on refining his swinging technique, making it smoother with each second. Even though he has upgraded de Intent(F) to de Intent(A) with an upgrade stone, he still feels itcks something. It''s cliche, but Baek Ain believed to be one with his de, he needed to find a meaning behind it. It''s not as simple as using powerful dou techniques. Powerful dou techniques are easy to be imperfect without a firm foundation. [Sixth Sense] [Parallel Thinking] Baek Ain immersed himself in the Severed Light. What''s the intent? It was the belief of someone to reach a near-perfection stage. A weapon made with intent. To ughter and protect. ughter enemy. And protect loved ones. After living in this world for almost a year, Baek Ain changed hismon sense to match the cultivation world''s standard. Of course, he doesn''t be a mindless cultivator with high moral ground and arrogance. Then, what''s the de? ... ... Two dayster. Lan Rou, Yi Xian, and Yafei watched Baek Ain swinging his de tirelessly under a bright sun. He seemed to enter a state of enlightenment and ignored everything around him. Even when Yi Xian and Yafei tried to call Baek AIn, Lan Rou quickly closed their mouths so they didn''t disturb him. It is a one-in-a-million chance for Dou Practitioner to gain such a state. "Something is changing," Yafeimented with a frown. "But I don''t know what it is." "For a second... Ain released a faint sharp aura from his body." "Really? I couldn''t feel anything." Yi Xian scowled solemnly. "Nice." She stared at Baek Ain''s sweaty back and saw his back muscle with great interest, leaving Lan Rou speechless. Yafei shook her head because Yi Xian was the mostid-back person she ever met. Even though Yi Xian might appear haughty near Baek Ain, that''s just how she expresses her feelings for him. For anyone else besides her fellow sister soon-to-wives, she''s as cold as an ice statue. Lan Rou sighed and added, "You two are ying too much with your cultivation." "That''s why you could only sense the surface of Baek Ain''s cultivation." "We are not as maniac as you two in cultivation..." Yafei returned casually. "Yes. As simple as that." Yi Xian nodded in agreement. "..." Lan Rou. "Anyway, since you''recking in your Cultivation Sense. The faintness of Baek Ain''s de way is hard to grasp." "Ever since training under me, Baek Ain''s choice of weapon has always been a de. He picked the weapon and started running around the field, training his dou techniques alongside it." "As if it was his lifeline." "It''s been almost a year. All those experiences umted and concentrated into what Baek Ain is now." "And what is this exactly?" Yafei pondered while squinting her eyes. Lan Rou closed her eyes and answered, "Intent." "Intent?" Nodding her head, Lan Rou opened her eyes and added, "A state where one''s body, soul, and spirit be one with something." "As for Ain''s case, it''s de Intent." "Soon, Ain will be a master capable of shing through a mountain, sea, and sky with a gentle wrist flick. You two should train more if you don''t want to let Ain down." "We know." Yafei and Yi Xian rolled their eyes. They also felt anxiously bitter, knowing Baek Ain would be too strong and forget about them in the future. "Still, you know a lot of things, huh? Senior Sister Rou~!" Yi Xian teased Lan Rou while hugging her right arm. Lan Rou bashfully blushed and answered, "I learned one or two things after bing Miteer Family''s shadow guard." "Maybe you should try it once, Yi Xian." "No, thanks." Yi Xian immediately refused. "Hmm?" They felt intense pressure from the backyard and saw Baek Ain open his hazel-gold eyes. He looks iparably handsome for some reason, having this sharpness around him. [Ding! de Intent(A) has experienced a great change] [de Intent(A) >>> de Intent(S)] [You have attained a few perks] ["Spirit de."] ["Mind de."] [And "I''m the Bone of my de."] Cough! Cough! Baek Ain choked on air when hearing thest perk and wondered if this was a joke. [It''s not a joke] Aliciamented lightly. [To achieve de Intent(S), you have to be one with your de through three steps] [Body, Spirit, and Soul] [Don''t be confused by Spirit and Soul because they are inherently different] [Soul is innate, someone one should possess from the beginning of creation] [Meanwhile, Spirit is Will, something one should obtain and sharpen as they gain more experience] [Congrattions, host. You''re one step closer to bing "de God."] "de God..." Baek Ain mumbled, liking the title. It''s simple but overpowering at the same time. Baek Ain calmed himself and stared at Severed Light, feeling the de''s connection with him. He smiled because there was a faint invisible aura around Severed Light''s edge, increasing the sharpness by miles awaypared to before. Even a Dou Ancestor or maybe Dou Venerate will have a tough time fending Baek Ain''s de intent. Well, that''d be for the tournament. Baek Ain encased Severed Light into its sheath and gently ced it on his belt, not wanting to let it inside the inventory anymore. "Hi, there." Baek Ain turned around and noticed his lovers'' astonished looks. "Are you three ready for the party?" Chapter 82: White Fang, The Blade God (2) Chapter 82: White Fang, The de God (2) --- Chapter 79 --- Endless Mountain, A ce where countless disputes ended with blood. It''s located on the west side of the ck-Corner Region, with all kinds of dangerous magical beasts inside it. Nheless, Endless Mountain became famous because so many lives, whether human or not, were shed. Countries waged war for hundreds of years in this ce, drenching the once lushnd into a dreadful mountain range. People rumored the dying souls of those lives haunted this ce for eternity, frightening everyone who took a step inside endlessly. It''s also a ce full of opportunities with several hidden treasures. The tournament to renew the ck Ranking was "promptly." decided, and all factions agreed to get it held in Endless Mountain. After all, that mountain range is the most suitable ce for the bloodbath. Not to mention all factions could ess Endless Mountain without much of a problem, except some small sects on the east. They had a long journey to Endless Mountain, so some went there earlier and set their camp. The Eight Gates, ck Emperor Sect, and Demon me Valley have set their camps too. They waited for everyone to arrive while wondering if the new leader of Beast Taming Gate would attend this tournament. Bai Ya should be in this tournament, no? After all, he has to prove himself against the three major factions in the ck Corner Region. They were more surprised Blood Sect didn''t join the tournament because the Blood Sect''s Leader failed to advance his cultivation realm and died in an ident. Honestly, it was such a shame and weird. But they couldn''t do anything about it. Even though some people are happy because thepetition is less crowded than before, this causes more trouble as the bnce is "actually." broken between the rest of the major factions. As the situation became more chaotic, they decided to hold a tournament or smallpetition to renew ck Ranking. It is the real reason behind this event. ... ... Eight Gates Camp. A fat-looking man sat on a dragon-shaped wooden chair. He wore a golden robe with seven kinds of flower embroidery, having this rich and majestic presence around him. Opening his mouth, the man puffed out a white smoke. "The smoke is nice." Hemented casually. This man is the Eight Gates'' Leader, Yuan Yi. He''s also the owner of ck Mark Auction House. Yuan Yi put the pricey-looking cigar in his mouth and asked, "Supervisor Yu, any news about Bai Ya?" "He''s been quiet for almost two weeks now. At this point, I wonder if he''d attend thepetition." Supervisor Yu bitterly smiled because any information rted to Bai Ya was hard to get as if he was a ghost who appeared out of nowhere and created chaos in the ck-Corner Region. However, if Bai Ya were present, he''d recognize Supervisor Yu immediately. Even Yafei would recognize him. Supervisor Yu is the manager of ck Mark Auction House. Yes, he''s the one who finalized an indirect contact between Beast Taming Gate and Eight Gate, which Bai Ya didn''t know. Given the time and event, he will know about this soon. Shaking his head, Supervisor Yu answered, "I believe Bai Ya is entering seclusion." "Oh, that might be true... Beast Taming Gate did purchase a lot of cultivation resources from us." Yuan Yi deducted the answer, nodding calmly. "At first, I thought he was an alchemist too. But all the pills we received seem to exceed the market''s standard." "A good fighter and alchemist... Bai Ya can''t possess such a heaven-defying talent at once without paying the price, right?" "Indeed, my lord." Supervisor Yu agreed while thinking simrly. Yuan Yi chuckled, "Haha, I can''t wait and see how powerful he is." At the other camp, the sect master of the ck Emperor Sect sipped his herbal tea. He''s a yellow-robed man in histe forties with long ck hair and some gray hair. His name is Mo Tianxing, a very calm person on the outside but cunning and too much hypocrite on the inside. Someone entered the tent, and it was a man in his early twenties. This man has a lot of simrities with Mo Tianxing, except his fashion sense is all-white. "Father." Mo Ya greeted with a smile. "I have broken through and reached the 5-Star Dou Emperor Realm." "As you promised, I can participate in this ck Ranking Competition, no?" Mo Tianxing proudly looked at his son and answered, "Of course." "Just be careful about picking your enemies. We know very well those despicable pheasants are full of tricks." "Yes." Mo Ya cupped his hand, showing his humbleness. They stared at each other,ughing to their heart content. And finally, Demon me Valley. A blood-haired elderly meditated on the green carpet, inhaling white dust to increase hisplexion. He appeared to be in histe eighties but slowly became younger again. Five minutes passed, and he reached the age where he shouldn''t have a problem moving around his limbs, clenching his fist to feel the power. This elderly is called Old Ground Demon Ghost. The founder of Demon me Valley. After a long seclusion, Old Ground Demon Ghost finally came out and received the news about thepetition. He''s from an older generationpared to other factions or sect elders, roughly the same age as Jia Ma Academy''s creation. That says a lot about this person. Even so, Old Ground Demon Ghost is more like a bitter ex who couldn''t move on. He hated every young talented person in this world, wishing them to die early or by his hands. He heard a lot of nonsense about this kid named Bai Ya and decided to show himself to the world again. "I will trample this kid and show him the real world..." "Your life is mine..." His coldughter echoed in the tent. Hearing theughter from inside, the 1st and 4th elder of Demon me Valley smiled too. The first elder, Fang Yan, is a renowned master in the ck Corner Region. When hearing about Bai Ya''s appearance, Fang Yan was suspicious, but Demon me Valley still has its founder. He doesn''t have to worry. "Old Zhen, Demon me Valley will be the number one in ck-Corner Region again." He joked to his fellow elder. The fourth elder, Xie Zhen, chuckled and returned, "Keke, Yeah." ... ... Two dayster. The Endless Mountain is "literally." filled with people and other races. Well, mainly strong people who wanted to observe the fight between the powerhouses. These observers are starving to see the new ck Rankings. Weirdly, the main fighters seem to wait for someone. A random audience was curious and decided to ask, "Why are they waiting?" "It''s about to be noon, you know? The sun is above our heads already." A veteran from ck Corner Region clicked his tongue and returned, "Are you new?" "New? Ah yes, I just arrived at the ck Corner Region to gain more experience." The veteran sighed and mumbled, "That''s why..." "Even though all the experts have gathered here, thest faction''s leader hasn''t arrived." "Oh? Who''s this leader?" "Bai Ya, the Beast Taming Gate''s new leader. Man, where have you been? Just came out of your rock?" The random audience shamefully reddened and coughed to hide his embarrassment. "W-Well, something like that." Someone noticed something in the sky and shouted, "LOOKS, WHAT''S THAT?!" Everyone looked up and saw a silhouette falling from the cloud, which was a white-haired man with a face mask. The man dropped quickly like aet, causing a whistling sound in the Endless Mountain. Yet he casually double-jumped when about to reach the sky,nding in the middle of the arena prepared for thispetition. "Sorry, I''mte." Baek Ain said with a smile under his face mask. "You wouldn''t believe the traffic." "Haha~!" ''Bullshit! You''reing from the sky!'' Everyone thought at the same time. Chapter 83: White Fang, The Blade God (3) Chapter 83: White Fang, The de God (3) --- Chapter 80 --- Hearing the excuse of Baek Ain''steness, everyone couldn''t help but roll their eyes. It was such a fat, tant lie thrown at their faces. Traffic? Such a thing doesn''t exist in the sky of this world as the number of people who reach Dou King Realm is "literally." limited in the ck-Corner Region. Not everyone has talent, okay? Not saying there is none, but this guy is alone whening from the sky. Bai Ya wanted to rub their faces with annoyance. [Provocation 100] Aliciamented lightly. Baek Ain chuckled in amusement because he didn''t care much about others'' opinions. He nced at the factions'' leader and smiled at them, making some grimace. Some even gave him a death stare. ''They are mad.'' He thought casually. [Oh? I wonder why] Baek Ain whistled and walked to the Beast Taming Gate''s camp, seeing Yang Ming and others ready for thepetition. He nodded and checked the area with Sixth Sense, gauging the enemy''s strength. A weird smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face because someone in the Demon me Valley has the strength of a 7-Star Dou Ancestor. The aura of this person is ring, giving off a predatory feeling. Even though 7-Star Dou Ancestor is strong, Baek Ain believed he could fight this person with his skillset. Since there was no Dou Venerate on the battlefield, he was confident. After giving the Beast Taming Gate''s former leader a fewmands, Baek Ain sat on his seat and activated the Record of Burning World to keep his body warm. A white-haired elder from ck Emperor''s Sect walked out and cleared his throat, "Since everyone has arrived. We shall start the tournament to renew the ck Ranking." "The format is simple as not many people will fight today because ck Ranking only stretches to the top 100. The fighters will gather in the arena and do a deathmatch, so the surviving one hundred will proceed to the final." "Yes, you heard it right. It is a Gu Tournament." Gu Tournament. As the Gu Tournament suggested, Gu Method involved sealing deadly creatures, such as centipedes, snakes, scorpions, and others, in a jar-like container. They devoured one another and allegedly concentrated their toxins into a single survivor, crowning it as the strongest. By using such a method, everyone could witness the brutality of the ck Corner Region to determine ck Ranking. The major factions are calm, but the minor ones are trembling hearing Gu Tournament''s line. The white-haired elder smirked and continued, "All fighters, enter the arena immediately. Good luck." The Eight Gates, ck Emperor''s Sect, and Demon me Valley entered the arena, which is a massive t mountaintop. They took corners shamelessly and let the fooder upy the center. Baek Ain ordered Yang Ming and other elite members of Beast Taming Gate(including his lovers) to take thest corner while he was jumping into the middle casually. He stretched his arm and palm, sighing because he didn''t want to waste his time. However, his action actually shocked everyone. In such a battle, people clearly choose to save their strengths and stamina, but this madman decides to go all out immediately. Everyone knew Bai Ya was only a 5-Star Dou Emperor because he didn''t hide his cultivation whatsoever, making him the target for anyone whose cultivator was higher than him. And no one in this tournament is below 6-Star Dou King(except Baek Ain''s lovers) or higher, so they thought they had a chance. Well, that was a mistake on their part. "The battle BEGINS!" The white-haired elder announced. As the statement dropped by the white-haired elder, Dou Qi Practitioners above the 5-Star Dou Emperor soared to the sky and rushed toward Baek Ain. "Hahaha~! me yourself for being too arrogant. YOUR HEAD IS MINE, BAI YA~!!" An excited shoutes from an unaffiliated Dou Qi Practitioner, who wields a green scythe as his weapon. Baek Ain stood motionlessly in the arena and sensed over one hundred Dou Emperoring to his position. Most were 6-Star Dou Emperors who wanted to try their luck against him. "I''m not here to spoil you guys, so let''s do this quickly..." Baek Ain whispered while raising one of his fists. [Four Extreme Arts] The scythe shed through the air and arrived before Baek Ain''s eyes, almost reaching his loose white hair. CLANK! [Deflection] Baek Ain deflected the scythe with his hand and pped it several hundred meters away, causing a small mountaintop to explode. WOOSH! BOOM! [Cutting] Lifting his leg, Baek Ain hacked the air with a kick andunched an invisible attack. "ARRGH!" Several surprise cries echoed in the area. The ground was "abruptly." split into two, and the same applies to anyone above it. Any Dou Qi Practitioner fifteen meters above the t mountain top received aceration wound at best and shed into half at worst. Rain of blood fell on the arena, alongside the dead participants who had disbelief looks on their faces. Their final moment is rather unfortunate, but this is the reality of this cruel world. The audience seems to fall intoplete silence. Violence is amon urrence in this world. People die left and right each second. However, the scene before their eyes is beyond that. A white-haired man kicked the air and ughtered over a hundred Dou Emperor, painting the mountain with blood. This power is terrifying and opens their minds to the fact there is a sky above the sky. Even the factions'' leaders solemnly think about something when seeing Bai Ya''s feats. They always thought Bai Ya''s aplishment so far was exaggerated. Sure, defeating Beast Taming Gate''s leader and others are great, but he''s still a Dou Emperor. After all, they have "Dou Ancestor." on their side. However, it seems they have to reevaluate Bai Ya''s fighting ability. Baek Ain stomped the ground with half his might and caused a small earthquake, shaking the t mountaintop. BOOOOOOOM!!! [You have killed an 8-Star Dou King] [You have killed a 5-Star Dou Emperor] [You have killed...] [You have killed...] [You have killed...] [...] [...] [...] Half of the contestants were "violently." swept by the shockwave. The fortunate might be able to dodge, but the rest got killed in an ident because of theirck of skill. Baek Ain jumped on a rock raised from the ground because of his stomp earlier and watched over the arena with his eyes. "Still, too slow." Hemented indifferently. His voice filled the arena, making everyone feel cold. Too slow? You killed at least 200 Dou Kings and Dou Emperors in that minute. Those people are enough to form a massive empire in the North-West Region. The white-haired elder frowned and mumbled, "There are only another four hundred remaining." "It might be faster than the previous ck Ranking Competition." Thepetition continued shortly after, but Bai Ya didn''t do anything this time. He casually observed others while keeping his hand behind his back. One hourter, the white-haired elder watched one contestant yed by another and shouted, "The first round IS DONE!!" "The remaining contestant, prepare yourself." "Calm your breath because this will be more dangerous than before." "You have five seconds to recover your Dou Qi." ... The white-haired elder nced at Baek Ain and continued, "The second round... STARTS!" A ck sh appeared out of nowhere and rushed toward Baek Ain, attacking him. BOOM! CLANK! [Parry] "Is this a greeting?" Baek Ain asked while looking at the red-haired elder from the Demon me Valley. "Hmph! TAKE MY FIST, BAI YA!" The 1st Elder of Demon me Valley, Fang Yan, screamed at him. BOOOOM! Chapter 84: White Fang, The Blade God (4) Chapter 84: White Fang, The de God (4) --- Chapter 81 --- "Take my palm, Bai Ya!" Baek Ain smiled under his face mask and dodged Fang Yan''s ming palm attacks. The Demon me Valley is a powerful faction because their 1st elder is someone in the realm of Half-Step Dou Ancestor. However, using me against Baek Ain is such a foolish move. Well, Baek Ain can''t me them. They didn''t know his secrets. Even though Baek Ain appeared to be afraid of Fang Yan''s offense, he would be fine even if this guy hit him. Let''s not mention Golden Crow''s blessing first because his Fire Resistance alone is beyond the level of Dou Ancestor already. And the charged Dou Qi inside this flimsy me isn''t enough to damage Baek Ain''s hair either. After training in the Unrecorded Body Refining Technique, Baek Ain''s body exceeded anyone under Dou Venerate''s level. That''s an incredible feat, as anyone who experienced his method will get at least one hundred years'' worth of physical trauma. Thank god Baek Ain has Pain Resistance(SS), or he''d be ufortable by the amount of physical torture he had gone through. Baek Ain yed around with Fang Yan for a few seconds and observed his attack pattern, stopping awkwardly when the red-haired elder rush toward him. "Fool!" Fang Yan excitedly roared while mming his me-coated fist at Baek Ain. Everyone watched the fist about Baek Ain''s head, expecting the attack to blow him up. However, the reality is often disappointing. BAM! Muffled sounds reverberated in the destroyed arena. Time seems to stop for everyone, especially Fang Yan. He stared at Baek Ain with widened eyes and a horrified expression as his fist nted on the white-haired man''s right cheek, but nothing happened. It feels like punching onto a hard metal te with leather above it. Baek Ain is unmoving, standing firmly on top of a cracked ground like a statue. He gazed at Fang Yan as if he was bored of him. "Are you done?" "Is this the limit of your power because... I couldn''t feel anything." Baek Ain slowly grabbed Fang Yan''s fist andmented, "Even a bite from a mosquito is more painful than this." The time returned to normal, and everyone watched Fang Yan flying away like a broken kite. He has a shocked expression and a hole in his chest. It was so sudden that they couldn''t react in time. Cough! "Fang Yan!" The other elders from the Demon me Valley shouted in a hurry. Fang Yan felt the world turned upside down as he coughed a mouthful of blood. In that short amount of time, Bai Ya didn''t only destroy his chest but also several internal organs alongside it. He also couldn''t speak because his throat was "literally." crushed by an invisible attack. Fang Yan crashed on another mountaintop a momentter, dying and out of breath. "How dare you!!" A group of angry elders approached Baek Ain, surrounding him in all directions. They furiously stared at him and released their fiery Dou Qi, forming a cage-like formation. "Demon Phoenix Entrapment Formation... Die, Bai Ya." One elder stepped out and drew his saber. Baek Ain nced at the manifestation of the phoenix they created and chuckled because it was a cheap copy. A phoenix should be one of three sovereign fire beasts, rivaling the Golden Crow and Vermillion Bird, but this doesn''t even reach that level. A fire chicken is more fitting, to be honest. "Shame." Baek Ain stretched his right hand, clenching it. BOOM! The air around him exploded as the fiery chicken formed by the Demon me Valley''s elder turned into a wisp of me and entered Baek Ain''s mouth. [Fire Devouring] [You have increased your Dou Qi by 0.7%] [You have increased your Dou Qi by 3.3%] [You have increased your Dou Qi by 12.5%] [You have increased your Dou Qi by 69.1%] Baek Ain devoured thebination technique of Demon me Valley''s elders and increased his Dou Qi by one level. Since it''s fire-based Dou Qi Energy, he doesn''t have to purify it. [Ding! You have leveled up] [You have reached 6-Star Dou Emperor] "Thanks for the meal." Baek Ain quickly closed his mouth with a face mask again. "Y-You..." The elders have disbelief looks on their faces. Puchi! COugH! Even the one elder, who rushed toward Baek Ain, couldn''t help but question the reality. Demon Phoenix Entrapment Formation is a powerful dou technique to restrain Dou Ancestor. And this white-haired devil ate it. "How?" "Just train hard." Baek Ain suddenly appeared before him. He punched the saber-wielder elder''s face and mmed him hard against the ground, causing another tremor. BOOM! CRACK! Another peak Dou Emperor has fallen. "Let me borrow this for a second." Baek Ain snatched the saber from the elder''s hand. [Demon-Ringed Saber(A)] "Not bad." "So, who''s next?" Baek Ain changed his focus to the rest of the fighters. ... ... "There is no way." A heavy breath escaped the audience''s mouth. "H-How can someone be this monstrous!" "He defeated those powerhouses like they were nothing to him." "I can''t dream of doing something simr." Everyone watched Baek Ain''s move. No, dance is more fitting as he stepped skillfully on the destroyed mountaintop and defeated anyone before his path, using the stolen saber to neutralize his opponent. Bai Yai could have killed all of them, but something seems to hold him back. His saber only created a deep wound, which isn''t enough to kill someone instantly. "Those moves are so refined..." The white-haired eldermented while rubbing his beard. "Someone, who isn''t even in his thirties, can wield a saber in such a manner. This world has gone mad. Hahaha~! This brat, he''s more dangerous than everyone ever thought." "The ck-Corner Region might be the new major faction in the Central Pains. It might take years, but as long as he is alive, there is a chance." Unfortunately, no one heard the rambling of the white-haired elder. Or else they''d be shocked to the core. "Oh, wow? Is it the way of seniors, ganging up on their juniors?" Baek Ain suddenly said while facing three people. The first one is the leader of Eight Gates. The second one is the leader of the ck Emperor Sect. Andstly, the founder of Demon me Valley. Old Ground Demon Ghost snorted andmented, "Hmph, I''m not with them. I''m alone enough to kill you several times." The Eight Gates'' leader, Yuan Yi, chuckled harmlessly and added, "Yeah, junior Bai Ya. I''m not teaming up with them, but I did want to test your strength." "Youngsters these days can''t be so arrogant, no?" "True, true... I can''t let you steal all the spotlight." Mo Tianxing responded with a gentle smile. "Let''s exchange blows, junior." "If you''re strong enough, you shouldn''t have a problem receiving one or two of my attacks." BOOOM! Three Dou Ancestors released their Dou Qi at full st, cornering Baek Ain with their superior cultivation realms. ''These old fools.'' Baek Ain rolled his eyes. [Revolver-Golden Crow''s Possession activated] [Wicked Sun''s Ripple: Extreme Overdrive] [Ancestor Blood Mark: 50% Release] [Cinder''s Eyes] [Sixth Sense] Baek Ain''s Dou Qi power soared through the roof and caused the three Dou Ancestors to be dumbfounded. His cultivation jumped from 6-Star Dou Emperor to 1-Star Dou Ancestor immediately. A ming yellow me appears from the pore of Baek Ain''s skin, making Old Ground Demon Ghost feel threatened. [Ding! You have triggered a quest] [Name: Ruler of the ck Corner Region] [Objective: Defeat three Dou Ancestors(0/3)] [Time Limit: One hour] [Failure''s Penalty: Two of the host''s skills will get permanently confiscated] [Reward: A Drop of Random Divine Beast''s Blood and 1x Random Skill(A-S)] [Do you want to ept the quest?] [Yes/No] Baek Ain lifted the stolen saber and mumbled, "Yes." "Come on, oldies. We do not have much time." "Let''s enjoy this fight!" CRACKS! BOOOOOOOM!! Four shadows moved so fast in the sky. Everyone below Dou King Realms couldn''t see the fight. Even people in the Dou Emperor realm have a rough time observing the sky because the moves would leave several afterimages. Baek Ain kicked the air and dodged the palm attack from the Old Ground Demon Ghost, shing him with the saber. CLANK! The Old Ground Demon Ghost pulled his scary-looking red knife and defended himself against Baek Ain. "ck Emperor''s Fist." Mo Tianxing took his chance andunched a surprise attack behind Baek Ain. ck energy traveled beyond the speed of sound, attacking Baek Ain''s back. However, it passed through him. Mo Tianxing frowned and said in surprise, "Afterimage." BAM! Baek Ain appeared behind Mo Tianxing and kicked him hard using Four Extreme Arts. "Kuugh!" This brat. ''How could a 1-Star Dou Ancestor injure me, a 4-Star Dou Ancestor.'' Mo Tianxing gritted his teeth in pain. Their levels of difference are three realms, but Baek Ain''s offense is lethal. "Golden Ripping Hand." Yuan Yi appeared out of nowhere and attacked Baek Ain. As if he had eyes behind his head, Baek Ain dodged and pushed Yuan Yi toward Old Ground Demon Ghost, making them face each other. ''Too shallow.'' Baek Ain thought to himself. Even though he could fight them simultaneously, defeating one is too hard, as the other two will intervene. "Got you." Old Ground Demon Ghost stretched his wrinkled hand at Baek Ain. [Wings of Freedom] SWOOOOOOOOSH!! Baek Ain''s speed increased by three folds, leaving a trail of yellow me in the air. He looked at the three leaders and said, "It''s still too much for me, huh?" "I need to get serious, after all." [Ancestor Blood Mark: 100% Release] [de Intent] Baek Ain pulled Severed Light and kicked the air, moving to the weakest Dou Ancestor out of the three. "You targeted me because I''m the weakest, huh?! Not so easy." Mo Tianxing is displeased. Bai Ya looked down on him too much. "Seven Kill Dance: Tango." Mo Tianxing raised both hands,unching an extreme attack that caused the air around them to tremble. He tried to control spatial power, but Baek Ain''s speed was too fast for him. Like a light piercing the darkness, Baek Ain flew past Mo Tianxing and sheathed his Severed Light back. "ARRRRRRRRGHHH!" An invisible sharp energy struck Mo Tianxing and made him roar in pain as he fell from the sky with no arm. Baek Ain has cut them off. If Mo Tianxing heals himself in the future, he couldn''t use his arm anyway because Baek Ain''s de Intent remains there. He''s not different than a disabled person because ck Emperor''s Sect focused on arm-rted dou techniques. Watching this, Eight Gates'' leader and Old Ground Demon Ghost formed a solemn expression. "That thing is dangerous." Old Ground Demon Ghost stared at Baek Ain''s de, specifically the invisible sharpness behind it. Baek Ain didn''t wait for them and swung his de again. "Dodge!" Old Ground Demon Ghost and Yuan Yi evaded, feeling the sharpness passing through my hair difference. The invisible sh flew away andnded on another mountain range, blowing it into pieces. [Super Jump 10x] Baek Ain elerated rapidly and approached Yuan Yi, swinging his de mercilessly. "Seven Kill Dance: Quicksteps." Yuan Yi felt a sharp sensation in his lower body and saw his legs sliced clean by Baek Ain. There is no blood, but he could feel extreme pain. Baek Ain kicked Yuan Yi in the chest andunched him to the ground like a cannonball. BOOM! Baek Ain breathed heavily and pointed his de at the Old Ground Demon Ghost. "You''re next." A smile appeared on the Old Ground Demon Ghost andmented, "You have been fighting us for one minute now. Increasing your realm recklessly like that must have consumed your stamina." "You look quite tired. I believe you will return to the Dou Emperor Realm, making it easier for me to kill you." "Kekeke~! What''s stopping me from waiting for you to fall into misery." Baek Ain smiled and returned, "Correct." His cultivation realm returned to 6-Star Dou Emperor. "However..." "However?" "Who said I can only do this once?" Baek Ain activated another Golden Crow''s Possession stored in Revolver Skill. Boom! Baek Ain''s body "immediately." surged with the same intensity as before. "Second round starts." "Now." Old Ground Demon Ghost clenched his hand in disbelief, cursing Bai Yai with his hateful gaze. "How nice to be a genius..." He whispered indifferently. They moved at the same time. CLANK! BOOM! WOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The Endless Mountain violently shook as they moved from one mountain after another, destroying a chunk of it. They hacked and shed each other, dealing massive damage to each other. Baek Ain hissed in annoyance because Old Ground Demon Ghost could cut one of his arms. However, he dealt the same damage to him. "Come on!" He regenerated quickly and punched Old Ground Demon Ghost''s stomach, making him puke a mouthful of poisonous blood at his face. Baek Ain is blinded, allowing the Old Ground Demon Ghost to pierce his chest. Yet nothing happened. Baek Ain''s chest squirmed, exposing several mouths filled with razor-sharp teeth. "GRRRR!!" "WHAT THE-!" Old Ground Demon Ghost watched Baek Ain''s de appear and sh his wrinkled arm. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRGHHH! My ARM, YOU BASTARD!" [Howl of Sovereign White Tiger] ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOARRRR! In a blinded condition, Baek Ain released a roar and stunned the Old Ground Demon Ghost for a few seconds. And that a few seconds are precious at this moment. "LET ME OUT!" Old Ground Demon Ghost screamed, forcing himself to move from Baek Ain''s skill. He stepped back and made quite a distance between himself and Baek Ain. It was toote. Baek Ain stepped forward without cleaning his face from blood and marched toward Old Ground Demon Ghost. Each step seems to have limitless power, creating deep cracks and shockwaves. Severed Light released a sharp sound simr to a whistle. "Seven Kill Dance: Foxtrot." "G-Go away!" Old Ground Demon Ghost released countless waves of Dou Qi, hoping one would stop Baek Ain from approaching him. He never felt this way for hundreds of years. Fear. Baek Ain is blind, but he can see the truth. DING! DING! DING! He swung his de tirelessly and sliced Old Ground Demon Ghost''s wave attacks, leaving a cut mark on the mountain. Once. Ten times. One hundred. One Thousand. Ten Thousand shes. Baek Ain continuously pursued the Old Ground Demon Ghost like a cat chasing a rat. One minute passes, and Baek Ain activates another Golden Crow''s Possession, destroying Old Ground Demon Ghost''s hope to survive. "Haaa..." "Haaa..." "Haaaa..." Old Ground Demon Ghost is exhausted, watching Baek Aine with his de. "I''LL NOT DIE HERE. YOU BRAT!" He yelled at Baek Ain. A burst of Dou Qi appeared from Old Ground Demon Ghost. He''s igniting his life force for a temporary increase of power. "GHOST DEVOURING RAY!" A ck light enveloped 200 hundred meter radius, devouring all unfortunate souls within it. Baek Ain didn''t care and appeared before Old Ground Demon Ghost, ignoring the searing pain all over his body. "Final Dance: Endless ughter." "DIE, BAI YA!" BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! Baek Ain faced a dark ray and lost a good chunk of his body, especially his right leg, left arm, and stomach. However, it didn''t stop him from swinging Severed Light. COUGH! Baek Ain stood with one leg, bleeding from all his orifices. He opened his eyes, seeing the headless body of Old Ground Demon Ghost. The Dou Ancestors have passed away, leaving behind a mutted corpse. Behind the corpse, three mountains rowed and stood tall proudly. Yet a secondter, those mountains sliced in half alongside the group of clouds above it. The cut doesn''t end there as the fourth mountain "weirdly." disappeared from the world. Cough! Cough! Baek Ain stabbed Severed Light into the ground to support himself. He noticed some of his parasites didn''t survive thatst attack andughed helplessly. It was a shame, but Baek Ain couldn''t do anything about it. [It''s not over yet, host] "I know." Baek Ain regenerated back. Well, it''s slow. "HAHAHA, DO YOU THINK THIS IS OVER!" "I, OLD GROUND DEMON GHOST, ISN''T EASY TO DEFEAT!!" "YOUR BODY SHALL BE MINE, BAI YA!!" "YOUR TALENT!!" "YOUR LIFE!!!" "EVERYTHING~!!!" A ck ghost appeared from the corpse and rushed toward Baek Ain''s injured body. He attacked Baek Ain''s soul and tried to take over, but doesn''t this scenario feel simr? [Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) activated] "Huh??!" "What is this?" The Old Ground Demon Ghost watched a blinding gold light appear in Baek Ain''s soul space. It was a terrifying force beyond his level. "N-NO!" "THIS CAN''T BE!" "YOU CANNOT DO THIS TO ME! DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I SACRIFICED-! AAAAAAARRRGHHHH!!" Golden rays washed him over. [Innate Skill: Soul Protection has killed "Old Ground Demon Ghost."] [You have earned Old Ground Demon Ghost''s Knowledge and some of his skills] [Ding! You have finished "Ruler of ck-Corner Region."] Baek Ain wiped the blood from his face and mouth, hovering over the Endless Mountain. Several thousand people witnessed him with reverence and indescribable feelings. They could feel his calm gaze, thinking themselves lower than him. It''s an instinct. Baek Ain opened his mouth and enhanced his voice with Dou Qi so everyone could hear him. "From now on, ck-Corner Region will be mine." "Is there anyone who has an objection?" "NO!" Thousands of voices responded firmly. Someone in the crowd looked at Baek Ain and uttered, "WHITE FANG, THE BLADE GOD!" And then everyone followed. "WHITE FANG, THE BLADE GOD!" "WHITE FANG, THE BLADE GOD!" "WHITE FANG, THE BLADE GOD!" "LONG LIVE THE BLADE GOD!!" From that day onward, the legend of de God spread over the Dou Qi Continent and was "directly." marked as one of the most mythical histories. A man just made the legend for himself. Chapter 85: Annoying Goddess Chapter 85: Annoying Goddess --- Chapter 82 --- Months passed after the ck Ranking was "decisively." renewed. And one name still triumphs over thend. Bai Ya, the de God, or others known as the White Fang of the ck-Corner Region. A rising powerhouse who masterfully wielded an ordinary-looking de and defeated 7-Star Dou Ancestor Old Ground Demon Ghost. The name of Old Grond Demon Ghost isn''t new to people in Dou Qi Continent, especially cultivators in the northern region. He is quite a famous expert from the older generation. He also possessed immense strength, rivaling that of Jia Ma Academy''s founder in the past. And now he got defeated by this rising star, which shocked everyone. What kind of monster is Bai Ya? Many people questioned the authenticity of Bai Ya''s feat, but people who witnessed and lived in the ck Corner Region casually told these critics to visit Endless Mountain. Yes, they visited the Endless Mountain and were baffled. Over a thousand miles of Mountain Range entered their vision, and half of those mountains were "thoroughly." filled with cut marks. When observed even closer, they noticed some mountain tops demolished with a clean cut. As they flew across the mountain range, they discovered a straight path filled with deep grooves with remaining sharpness, and those stretched up to one kilometer, stopping before three mountains sliced in half. Those three mountains aren''t small. "Monster..." Someonemented while standing above a newly formingke. It was new because he knew this didn''t exist months ago. He wielded a sword in hand, trembling because the sight before his eyes was beyondprehension. Even though swords and des are technically the same, they are different. A sword is more refined. A de is more versatile. One cannot mix these characteristics well. Yet, the sword wielder watched the three sliced mountains and newly formingke with a solemn expression. At this very moment, the sword wielder felt lost. Even without swinging his sword once, he admitted defeat against the remaining de intent of Bai Ya, The de God. The sword in his hand felt like nothing. It''s just a mere stickpared to the groove in Endless Mountain. The same goes for everyone who wields any ded weapon and visits this ce. As Bai Ya''s name and fame spread over the Dou Qi Continent, people started questioning his background and whereabouts. And no matter how much they tried, they couldn''t dig into his past. Well, they couldn''t dig for information that didn''t exist in the first ce. Like everyone who tried in the past, what they could only find is Bai Ya seemingly appeared out of thin air and made his name months ago when defeating the Beast Taming Gate''s leader abruptly. As for where he is right now, no one knows except his closepanions. ... ... Under a fast-running waterfall, a young man deeply meditated while enduring cold spring water and extreme pressure. He appeared to be older than his actual age, possessing a physique that many of his peers were jealous of. And opposite genders lick their lips hungrily. His body also released this pleasant golden glow, making his smooth skin more charming than ever. A faint gleam of jade color appeared every five seconds, blinking with a sequence of breaths. Fourdies are ying in the pool below the waterfall, watching over the young man with an attentive gaze. "I think Ain is going to break through now," Yafeimented while in her rose swimsuit. It''s a two-piece swimsuit wrapped around her creamy white cleavage perfectly. Yi Xian floated on her back, wearing a frilly purple swimsuit with white dots. Even though her sizes are smaller than Yafei, they are perkier and shaped well with her swimsuit. "Are you sure?" She responded while opening her eyeszily. "You said the same things for the past three days, Sister Fei." Yafei giggled and returned, "Is that so?" "Yes, you did." Lan Rou suddenly joined the conversation as she appeared from underwater, revealing her silky bluish-silver hair. Unlike the other two, she wore a tight ck swimsuit with three white lines and goggles on top of her head. Even though she didn''t reveal anything, the swimsuit struggled to contain her well-endowed assets, making her look hotter. "Also, lunch." She pulled out some river fish with her hand. Qing Lin stared at Baek Ain with her green eyes and wished the best for him, floating in the pool gently. She wore a white one-piece swimsuit, showcasing her developing assets. Since she''s around Baek Ain''s age, this is a time when she grows spurts. Baek Ain recited the Record of Burning World in his mind, rmending the concept of fire element and spatial element simultaneously. Why spatial elements? It''s the base for all Dou Ancestors as they could grasp the "Spatial Strength." when reaching this realm. When Facing the Old Ground Demon Ghost months ago, Baek Ain felt restricted by spatial locks and broke his body apart only to get that old bastard. Fortunately, Baek Ain learned "Spatial Strength." with the Broken Spatial Tome he got from the war quest''s rewards beforehand. Even as a Dou Emperor, Baek Ain could influence the space around him a little. He didn''t use it because the "Spatial Strength." used too much energy. Not to mention bending space a little isn''t worth it when Baek Ain could achieve the same result with his de Intent. After that fight, Baek Ain solely focused on training and training, condensing all his efforts to be better than before. He reached peak Dou Emperor a month ago, thinking he wasn''t ready to enter Dou Ancestor Realm yet. However, today is different. Everything felt great. The weather is nice. And finally, Baek Ain has never felt so peaceful. [Ding! You have mastered the "Record of Burning World." Sixth Stage] [Purgatory Red Lotus] [Ding! You have leveled up] [You have reached 1-Star Dou Ancestor Realm] [Ding! You have finished "Be Stronger V.2." quest] [Rewarding 1x World-Travelling Ticket and 2x Skill Evolution Token(S)] A storm suddenly brewed in the sky and surrounded the area with ck clouds. Baek Ain kept meditating and was not interrupted by Alicia''s notifications, using this chance to learn "Spatial Strength." in the surroundings. One minute. Ten minutes. An hour. Crackle! BOOM! A white lightning struck Baek Ain''s body, but not affecting him in the slightest. As if being annoyed, the sky sent more powerful lighting. Thunderps echoed as blue lightning fell onto Baek Ain''s body. BOOOM! ROAR! A mighty roar reverberated from Baek Ain''s body, revealing a massive ape-like beast. Baek Ain''s body was "thoroughly." coated with white and crimson color for a second as the blue lightning merged with it. [Ding! Two-Colored Lightning Beast Physique has evolved] [You have attained Three-Colored Lightning Beast Physique] Baek Ain didn''t stop and keptprehending the "Spatial Strength." the best he could because the entry point of Dou Ancestor Realm was the best moment to learn this newfound power. Baek Ain thanked the Old Ground Demon Ghost for his vast memory as he learned about this helpful information. That old fellow lived so long, only to get demolished by Soul Protection(Unknown). Poor guy, but thanks to him, Baek Ain advanced to Dou Ancestor Realm safely. Another hour passed, and Baek Ain released a sigh of relief. [Ding! You have learned "Spatial Strength."] ["Spatial Strength." has leveled up based on your deep understanding] [Spatial Strength(C+)] Baek Ain opened his eyes and whispered, "Sess." [Congrattions, host] Alicia praised him. ''Thanks, Alicia.'' Stretchingzily, Baek Ain yawned and said, "It''s been a year since I defeated Queen Medusa. She won''t pose a threat to me now." "I finally can feel reassured-!" Before Baek Ain could even finish his words, a system panel suddenly appeared before his eyes. "Oh no, you don''t!" [Ding! The "Goddess of Opportunity." has issued a quest] ["Destroy Hall of Soul."] "Fuck. This annoying goddess..." Baek Ain cursed in disbelief. Chapter 86: Ridiculous Quest and New Dou Qi Method Chapter 86: Ridiculous Quest and New Dou Qi Method --- Chapter 83 --- "Fuck..." "Fuck, this annoying goddess." A frustrated groan escaped Baek Ain''s mouth as he read the new quest''s content, grimacing because of the ridiculous objectives. Baek Ain just became strong enough to step into Central ins, and the Goddess of Opportunity takes her first day off the quest''s administering cooldown to ruin his mood. He wanted to beat the shit something just because of this quest. [...] [I tried my best to hold her back, host] [I-I''m powerless...] Alicia sounded sad in Baek Ain''s head. Baek Ain sighed and said, "It''s okay." "I''ll find one way or another in the future to solve this annoying ass problem. Hopefully, soon." [Name: Destroy Hall of Soul] [Objective: Destroy Hun n, Hall of Soul, and anyone rted to them, especially the chief of Soul Hall and Hun n''s Patriarch(0/30.693)] [Failure''s Penalty: Sign-In Function confiscated permanently, Innate Skills sealed until further notice] [Time Limit: Two Years] [Reward: A Complete Record of Burning World(SSS), White Tiger''s Sovereign Path(SS+), and Tome of Opportunity(Unknown)] Baek Ain''s mouth twitched in annoyance when closing this system panel because the objectives were too ridiculous for his level. The chief of Soul Hall is Mid-Stage Dou Saint, three major realms higher than him. That''s likeparing ants to a whole whale. And let''s not mention the Hun n''s Patriarch, who is basically the main antagonist of Battle Through the Heaven. This guy reached the Realm of Dou God near the story''s end until Xiao Yan finished him. Even though Baek Ain possessed Soul Protection(Unknown), he isn''t confident fighting someone like Hun n''s Patriarch. They could still imprison him, like when they hold onto Xiao Yan''s Teacher(Yao Chen)''s soul in the original story. So what if Baek Ain''s soul is protected, but his loved ones aren''t? He''d rather die than see them suffer. Baek Ain worried about the irregrity of this alternate universe, but now his main focus split into two. There is only one solution to all of these problems. Be stronger. Standing under the waterfall, the coldness of running spring water doesn''t bother Baek Ain. He nced up at the opening blue sky and seemingly gained more rity, making his hazel-gold eyes shine more brilliantly than before. Far away from the Alternative Universe of Battle Through the Heaven Baek Ain currently resides, a breathtaking beauty sat on the bed and smiled faintly. If other constetions witnessed this, they would be shocked. After all, a woman who never smiled for a thousand eons finally cracked her emotionless facade and smiled a little. Behind that smile, morbid curiosity and expectation overflowed onto a mortal''s soul. ... ... Baek Ain shook his head and noticed his harem was grilling river fish in a wooden cabin near the waterfall. He wanted to try something and felt the "Spatial Strength." in the surrounding. [Sixth Sense] [Cinder''s Eyes] [Parallel Thinking] He imagined himself as a person inside a durable and invisible cocoon, transporting the cocoon to a different location. "Teleport." Baek Ain disappeared from the waterfall, crashing into someone in the cabin. Well, it''s his first try. "Hyaa~!" A sweet voice escaped someone''s mouth. Baek Ain''s wet hair fell and covered his eyes, but he could clearly see Qing Lin below him. She trembled like a kitten and looked at his eyes nervously. "B-Boss Ain, are you finally going to ept Lin''s Feelings?" She asked bashfully, blushing to the redness of a tomato. "S-Suddenly pushing me to the ground like this." "Hoho." Thedies watched this scene unfold with great interest. After all, Qing Lin is younger than them and matches with Baek Ain quite well. An apologetic smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face as he patted Qing Lin''s head like an older brother. "Not now. You should enjoy your life first, Qing Lin." He replied calmly. "Since you had been serving the Snake People from a young age, you deserved to know the world better." "You''re fifteen, right?" "Mm." Qing Lin nodded lightly. Baek Ain chuckled and replied, "Three years. Eat a lot and grow bigger, okay." "T-Then, after three years or less. I''ll ept your feelings." Baek Ain kissed her forehead, coughing to erase shame from his face. "Hehe, someone is shy." Yafei teased him. "Pfft, I bet he''d jump onto Qing Lin voluntarily if she''s a milf." Yi Xianughed, which left Baek Ain speechless. Lan Rou shook her head andmented, "Lunch is ready." "Take a seat." "Yes, ma''am!" 4x responded immediately, making Lan Rou looks like a drill sergeant. "..." Lan Rou. After lunch, Baek Ain pulled Lan Rou into his room and told her to release Dou Qi. Lan Rou shrugged and showed her Dou Qi, causing Baek Ain to frown because his Cinder''s Eyes detected too many impurities in her. It''s time to change Lan Rou''s Dou Qi Method. If this cycle of Dou Qi keeps going, Baek Ain is afraid Lan Rou couldn''t reach Dou Ancestor Realm. Oh yeah. Baek Ain''s lovers reached Dou Emperor Realm a week ago. Well, with tremendous difficulty. Yi Xian used almost all her poison to form Golden Poison Core, which sucked her Dou Qi clean. She reached Dou Emperor but with the price of being unable to fight for a month. Yafei is also in the same situation, where her Yin Dou Qi concentrates too much and needs to get stabilized first. She did consume so many elixirs to increase her cultivation speed, but it won''t affect her negatively. The only problem is Lan Rou. She didn''t have a crisis like the other two. However, Her Dou Qi is less pure and weaker, which is horrible for someone who just entered the Dou Emperor Realm. "Why the long face?" Lan Rou tilted her head. Baek Ain sighed helplessly and said, "Let''s change your Dou Qi Method." Lan Rou was "actually." taken aback and returned, "Eh? But it would convert my Dou Qi down, right?" "Yes. Your cultivation will get downgraded by several minor realms, or the worst case, to the very bottom. With my assistance, you shouldn''t be worried about thetter part." Lan Rou fell into an awkward silence for a few seconds before nodding in agreement. "Okay, let''s do it." "I trust your decision, Ain." "What''s the name of the new Dou Qi Method?" Baek Ain chuckled and answered, "It''s one of the best Dou Qi Methods on this continent, and no one has it besides me." The secret? He synthesized it. "The Dou Qi Method''s name is Holy Primal Ghost Sutra." "Holy Primal Ghost Sutra..." Lan Rou somehow liked the name. They sat on the bed as Baek Ain instructed her, "Recite the form andprehend it slowly." "Let Dou Qi cycle throughout your body." "Mm." An hour passed, and Baek Ain smiled proudly because Lan Rou caught on to the Holy Primal Ghost Sutra, converting her Dou Qi to Primal Ghost Dou Qi. Lan Rou''s cultivation downgraded from 1-Star Dou Emperor to 1-Star Dou King in just one breath. It finally stabilized when reaching 9-star Dou Spirit, having her body emitting a grayish aura. She slowly opened her eyes and mumbled, "So strong." "I can feel my Dou Qi bing stronger and purer." "Good." Baek Ain smirked in amusement. "We''ll stay in the cabin until you can survive in the Central ins without me as the worst case possible." "This also applies to Yafei, Yi Xian, and Qing Lin." Lan Rou looked at Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes and responded, "Maybe I should call you Instructor Ain from now on?" "Uh..." Baek Ainughed awkwardly. Chapter 87: Progress and More Plots? Chapter 87: Progress and More Plots? --- Chapter 84 --- A monthter. In the Southeast of the ck Corner Region. Baek Ain and loved ones trained in the seclusion cabin, consolidating their foundation and strengths. Qing Lin has returned to the Sky Serpent Mansion as if a summer holiday has been over and went to master her eyes'' powers. ording to the Sky Serpent Mansion''s Elder, Qing Lin has reached 1-Star Dou King with the help of her subordinate snakes. That''s good news because Qing Lin will soon catch on to them. As for the otherdies, Baek Ain praised them for training diligently. Yi Xian reached 3-Star Dou Emperor with hard work and poison elixirs Baek Ain made, finally taming her Woeful Poison Body up to 50%. She''s halfway to her goal because the other part of the poison is "actually." connected to her life, so she needs more preparation to continue. Yafei also did a great job and reached 2-Star Dou Emperor by absorbing Yin-Based Materials the Eight Gates gave them. At this point, she would reach Dou Ancestor Realm in just a few months. Meanwhile, Lan Rou chased after the two quickly. She didn''tck resources, and her new Dou Qi Method outssed Yafei and Yi Xian. It makes her cultivation speed faster than theirs, though not by arge margin. Even though the difference is barely noticeable when entering 1-Star Dou King, Baek Ain could tell Lan Rou''s Holy Primal Ghost dou qi is starting to be stronger. Now that she reached 5-Star Dou King in just a month, Baek Ain gifted her with a new Dou Technique. Using Synthesize, Baek Ain made a suitable Dou Technique for Lan Rou and tailored it to match her Gathering Mystic Mist''s mastery. The Old Ground Demon Ghost''s seasoned remembrancebined with Yao Men''s memories makes things easier because there are variables of good choice, but in the end, Baek Ain chooses the most suitable one. Killer Ghost Method, a Mid-Stage Di ss Dou Technique. A powerful method that changes one''s dou qi and body into ethereal form, which gains the practitioner the freedom of human and ghostbined, which is perfect for Lan Rou. Since Lan Rou''s mastery mainly focused on assassination techniques and swift-based attacks, Killer Ghost Method will help her in the long run. Of course, training this new Dou Techniquees with prices. Usually, training Dou Technique will require the Dou Practitioner to have matching attributes, so both can unleash the best output. Lan Rou had to pay a hefty price as she couldn''t use any of her formerly wind-based Dou Techniques. Well, she mastered Killer Ghost Method quickly and reced her arsenal quickly. Even though she lost 50% of her speed-based attack, Lan Rou has enough foundation to be even fiercer. Lan Rou took the penalty and familiarized herself with Killer Ghost Method, raising her mastery over it. ording to Lan Rou''s ord, it''s not too bad as her fighting prowess bes noticeably faster and more powerful. Of course, Baek Ain didn''t y around in the meantime. After bing a Dou Ancestor, Baek Ain tried his best to master "Spatial Strength." and Record of Burning World. He also gained several new skills from finishing quests and Old Ground Demon Ghost. Baek Ain''s status looks like this. [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Enhanced Hybrid] [Age: 15(Irrelevant)] [Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger] [Physique: Pure Sun-Swallowing Serpent Physique, Three-Colored Lightning Beast Physique] [Soul Connection: Gnome(S+), Mighty Rajang(A)] [Blood Connection: Cross Tail(Replica), Parasites(69+)] [Innate Skills: Breathing(S), Synthesize(A+), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Active Skills: Super Jump(SS), Jade-like Enhancement(A+), Energy st(A), Stealth(A), Nirvana Touch(A+), Pyrokinesis(S), Life Drain(S), Revolver(B), Parry(A), Howl of Sovereign White Tiger(S), Fire Avatar(S), Fire Devouring(A), King of Parasite(SS), Cursed Left Eye(C+), Telepathy(B), Wraith''s Form(A)] [Passive Skills: Energy Mastery(S), CQC(S), Pain Resistance(S), Poison Immunity(S), de Mastery(S), de Intent(S), Hidden Weapon Mastery(A), Healing Factor(S), Sixth Sense(S), Lightning Impulse(S), Parallel Thinking(A), Alchemist Instinct(S), Herbology(S), Eastern Alchemy Mastery(S), Last Man Standing(B), Cinder''s Eyes(A), Pration(S), Golden Rod(A+), Eidetic Memory(A), The Presence of Fear(A), Earth Demon''s Touch(D)] [Cultivation: 2-Star Dou Ancestor] [Martial Techniques: Four Extreme Arts, Shadow Tiger Steps, Seven Kills Dance, 100 Mimicry Technique, Wings of Freedom, White Poison Art, Wicked Sun''s Ripple, Azure Sword sh] [Body Technique: Ancestor Blood Mark, Unrecorded Body Tempering Technique] [Cultivation Technique: The Record of the Burning World(Iplete)] Baek Ain obtained eight new skills, mainly from finishing the quest. The Ruler of the ck-Corner Region''s quest gave him Eidetic Memory. Telepathy is "directly." obtained from a sign in a ce in Beast Taming Gate. Wraith''s Form, The Presence of Fear, and Earth Demon''s Touch are from the Old Ground Demon Ghost. That wretched elder gave him a decent set of skills. And cough, cough. Pration, Golden Rod, and Cursed Left Eye is from war''s quest. Maybe Baek Ain should start synthesizing some skills soon. Having too many skills would cause an imbnce in the long run. Oh yeah, perks and traits weren''t "visibly." included in Baek Ain''s status because they are part of a skill or himself. He could have asked Alicia to create a new system panel, but it''s cramped already. Anyway, Baek Ain improved a lot since fighting Queen Medusa. Weirdly, she hasn''t shown any sign of awakening. Hmm. Something is fishy. ... ... Baek Ain and hispanions returned to the Beast Taming Gate, checking a few things. He received a few letters from Nn Yanran, mainly regarding Mystic Cloud Sect''s condition. At the throne room, Baek Ain frowned when reading Nn Yanran''stest update on the Mystic Cloud Sect. "Disbanded... No way." He was utterly surprised by this news. He understood if Xiao Yan did something to Mystic Cloud Sect, but that eunuch stayed in the Jia Nan Academy for months without moving a single step. Baek Ain''s confusion answered when flipping to the next page as Mystic Cloud Sect was "actually." absorbed by another sect. However, Nn Yanran didn''t state nor exin the reason because the line ended with scattered inks. The letter stated something along the lines of "Teacher Yun''s Influence." when mentioning this matter. The rest of the letters mostly ask about his condition over here. "When did this letter arrive?" Baek Ain immediately called and asked the shadow guard, who traversed from Jia Ma Empire to the ck-Corner Region over the past five months. A male shadow guard appeared from the shadow and answered, "I retrieved that letter from Young Lady Nn roughly two months ago, greater shadow." "Two months ago..." Baek Ain fell into deep thought. "Did she mention anything after giving you this letter?" "Unfortunately, no." The male shadow guard was troubled. "We tried to investigate, but Young Lady Nn with the Mystic Cloud Sect vanished from Jia Ma Imperial City. Leaving a barren mountain peak." "..." Baek Ain. Baek Ain couldn''t even be mad. After all, he and hispanions chose to cut anymunication for two months, so he could focus on training and reaching Dou Ancestor Realm. The cabin is the only safe area where no one can touch them. It''s a spot protected by the natural environment, which Baek Ain discovered by chance. Even people with "Spatial Strength." couldn''t find this ce without spending their time breakingyers of illusions. Rubbing his forehead, Baek Ain sighed and mumbled, "Well, my guess cannot get confirmed now." "Mystic Cloud Sect is either friend or foe. It''s fifty-fifty." Baek Ain dismissed the shadow guard and checked other information about the Central ins, getting his interest piqued when someone''s name is "grandly." mentioned in the report. "Han Feng... Yao Chen''s Disciple." "He dered war against a sect from the Demonic Faction, eh?" [Ding! You have triggered a quest] [Host, please choose side] [1st Side: Demonic Faction] [2nd Side: Han Feng''s Side] "Uh, can I choose after knowing the quest first?" Baek Ain asked with a wry smile. [There is no fun in that. Also, this quest is unique] Alicia answered with her usual bored monotonous tone. "If you so..." [Your choice might hasten your way to destroy Hall of Soul] "I choose..." Baek Ain stared at the system panel. "This one." Chapter 88: Visiting Jia Nan Academy Chapter 88: Visiting Jia Nan Academy --- Chapter 85 --- Jia Nan Academy. At the front gate, Baek Ain and hispanions entered as guests for a thousand me refinement ceremonies. Baek Ain especially had a weak smile behind his face mask as he wondered why this happened. Well, let''s return to a few days ago. ... ... "Well, I''ll choose this one then." Baek Ain pressed his finger against the Demonic Faction''s option, as Han Feng''s side wasn''t pleasant for him. In this alternative universe of Battle Through the Heaven, Han Feng still betrays Yao Chen, but Yao Men is the main culprit. So, no Hall of Soul is involved. Even if Han Feng had a connection with the Hall of Soul, it is probably a business rtionship because of his alchemist expertise. Baek Ain is leaning toward the Demonic Faction as this new group piques his interest more. He also can explore the unknown area and Sign In for more rewards. [Ding! You have chosen "Demonic Faction."] [Han Feng has dered war against the "Fallen Orchid Sect." from the Demonic Faction. The reason is unknown for now, but he''s very determined to seize something] [Name: Help the Fallen Orchid Sect] [Objective: Defeat Han Feng and his support (0/115)] [Time Limit: A Week] [Failure''s Penalty: -20% Demonic Faction''s Alignments] [Reward: +20% Demonic Faction''s Alignments and 1x Mysterious Stone] [The quest is automatically epted when choosing "Demonic Faction."] "I expected this already." Baek Ain rolled his eyes. He flipped through the news of Central ins, finding one rted to the Fallen Orchid Sect. It was a piece of old information from a month ago because this sect agreed to attend the thousand me refinement ceremonies at the Jia Nan Academy. Even though the Fallen Orchid Sect is in a crucial condition now, they sent their representative a week ago to Jia Nan Academy already. So, this sect from the Demonic Faction is probably hoping for support one way or another. Unfortunately, the distance between Jia Nan Academy and Central ins is quite long. Baek Ain checked the map of Central ins and drew some lines of the route. He discovered the shortest path required a week of the journey. After all, there is no Spatial Gate to connect the Fallen Orchid Sect(a secluded faction) in the middle of nowhere to Jia Nan Academy. Jia Nan Academy invited the Fallen Orchid Sect to attend the thousand me refinement ceremonies because someone from this sect is a graduate. Thinking about this matter, Baek Ain checked if Beast Taming Gate got any information about Jia Nan Academy. He dug through thickyers of papers and scrolls. After five minutes of searching, Baek Ain found it. It was a letter from three months ago. "I could already guess what''s the content of this letter." A wry smile appeared on Baek Ain''s voice. As Baek Ain opened the letter, it was confirmed. The content of this letter is pretty much a pleasantry toward his victory against the Old Ground Demon Ghost and ascend as the ruler of the ck-Corner Region. Since Jia Nan Academy is close to the ck-Corner Region, the Great Elder hoped for cooperation in the future. He also hoped Bai Ya to visit the academy and attend the thousand me refinement ceremonies. It gives Baek Ain a reason to visit Jia Nan Academy. He could have gotten Fallen Heart me earlier, but being close to Xiao Yan and his annoyingpanions caused him to hold this n. Well, they won''t pose much of a threat against Baek Ain now. He has be much more powerful than a year ago. After thinking about it, Baek Ain whistled and called for his flying pet. A massive winged beast appeared and floated near the throne room''s window. Yes, this beast is the Heavenly Gryphon. It evolved from a 5-rank Magical Beast to 6-Rank, called Storm Emperor Gryphon. Baek Ain named this guy "Little Storm." that''s very fitting because Storm Emperor Gryphon could create a small storm with each wing p, using its speed to travel from the safe house to the Beast Taming Gate quickly. "Do you need something, my lord?" A soothing voice came from the Wind Emperor Gryphon. It was a feminine voice, but this magical beast was a male. Baek Ain smiled and answered, "Yes. Send my words to the Jia Nan Academy''s Grand Elder." "And what''s the word?" "I''ll attend the Thousand me Refinement Ceremony." "Your wish is mymand." Little Storm nodded and disappeared from the window, spreading over the cloud above Beast Taming Gate''s Territory. ... ... And that''s how Baek Ain currently stood at the Jia Nan Academy''s front gate. Of course, with his appearance as Bai Ya. Hispanions also wore their disguise, a tactical ck dress that covered their bodies and veil. The only difference between them is the pattern of the dress. Yafei wore a feather-patterned dress. Yi Xian wore a spider web-like patterned dress. And Lan Rou wore a red cloud-patterned dress, which reminded Baek Ain of a dripped group. It is a coincidence, as he wasn''t the person who told this dress code. Theye up with these dresses alone. Oh yeah, Baek Ain''s appearance is also not too shabby. He sported a low cor dark blue suit, matching pants, and leather boots, topped by a dark brown trench coat. He formerly opted for a cloak, but a trench coat did a better job of concealing his physical appearance. Baek Ain didn''t appear skinny or bulky, just the right size for a handsome-looking adult man. If Baek Ain opened his face mask, severaldies would get their hearts stolen immediately. Coupled with three beauties, Baek Ain looks like aplete womanizer now. "Looks, that man is so cool~!" A squeal came from a female student of Jia Nan Academy. Her friend followed and felt a weird sensation in her heart, falling for this mysterious man. Baek Ain arrived just a few minutes ago, and there were "already." a group of female students admiring him. And they might call him "Daddy." out of spite. Something like this won''t happen in his past life. The male students grit their teeth in disbelief as they have never seen such a cool-looking man. And Not to mention the three beauties on his side, which even the veil couldn''t conceal the charming aura. They are jealous but more awed than anything. Baek Ain locked on a silver-haired female student as she stared at him solemnly. He approached her and asked calmly, "Uh, pardon. Do you know where Senior Su Qian is?" "A-Ah, me? Are you talking to me?" She reacted as if she got awakened from a daydream. "Obviously." Baek Ain chuckled helplessly, making the young woman blush. ''This guy, Don''t touch our Goddess Han Yue!'' The male students shouted in their hearts when witnessing this scenery. Meanwhile, female students felt the opposite. ''Uwaah! Senior Sister Han Yue is so lucky~!!'' Cough! Cough! "I appreciated your understanding for attending the Thousand me Refinement Ceremony, but can you please not flirt with our academy''s students?" A calm voice appeared from the sky. An elder descended from the sky, flowing his ck robe gently. He appeared to be in histe forties with white hair and a neat mustache, giving off the sensation of seniority. Something about this elder''s temperance soothes all the chaos Baek Ain created in five minutes. Baek Ain smiled behind his face mask and returned, "Flirting? I''m just asking for directions." "Well, I won''t deny that she''s beautiful." "T-Thank you..." The young woman bowed to Baek Ain and ran away in the distance, leaving everyone speechless. Jia Nan''s beauty ran away like a shy kitten. "..." Su Qian sighed in defeat. Youths these days are ying around with their feelings too much. Train to be stronger, can''t you? He looked at Baek Ain and mumbled, "It''s understandable, I guess." "In my younger days, many girls wanted me..." ''Sure.'' Everyone couldn''t help but think. Even though the Grand Elder is mumbling, they can hear it. Baek Ain pped his hand gently to end this awkward mood and said, "Anyway, Senior Su Qian. Can you please tell me about this Thousand me Refinement Ceremony?" "Oh, also... By any chance, do you know anyone from the Fallen Orchid Sect?" "If you do, please introduce that person to me." He added casually. "That''s a lot of questions, but okay..." Su Qian nodded while escorting them into the Jia Nan Academy. Chapter 89: Lan Guan? Chapter 89: Lan Guan? --- Chapter 86 --- "This is an outer academy of the Jia Nan Academy. We epted a new batch of students recently, so the Thousand me Refinement Ceremony happened at the right time." Su Qian exined while showing Baek Ain and hispanions a decently vast space filled with buildings. These buildings were built and carved with the style of Jia Nan Academy, having me-like marks on their pirs or foundation. The novel architectural style stirred Baek Ain''s interest. Baek Ain nodded andmented, "It seems Jia Nan Academy isn''tcking resources. Well, it must be hard to maintain." Su Qian chuckled weakly and returned, "You guess?" "Well, don''t be too shocked. Our Jia Nan Academy could continue to prosper for hundreds if not thousands of years as long as the Founder is alive." "Founder... He''s a Half Saint, right?" Baek Ain curiously asked. Hearing such a question, Su Qian only smiled and didn''t answer because it was an unspoken rule of Jia Nan Academy. It''s not like they can depend on the Founder forever, as he traveled across Central ins years ago and hasn''t returned until now. With the new geniuses, they should be able to cultivate more powerhouses in ten years or so. That''s the n. However, Baek Ain knew very well that as long as Xiao Yan lived in the Jia Nan Academy, these people would experience abnormal problems sooner orter. That''s how Halo of Protagonist works, pulling anyone rted to the protagonist into demise or fortune. Of course, everyone has the same problem in this cultivation world, but when you''re a protagonist, you are "unfortunately." destined to suffer and stand back up. The mundane problem could be life-threatening in a matter of seconds. "Even if you weren''t not searching for a problem, the problem wille and find you..." Baek Ain muttered lightly. "Did you say something?" Su Qing looked back. Baek Ain smiled slightly and answered, "Nothing." Su Qing nodded and continued to escort them into the Jia Nan Academy, entering the Inner Academy, which possesses areas that are even more spacious than the previous one. The Dou Qi is also denser, having a trace of the fire element. It''s so faint that other Dou Practitioners with different attributes could still cultivatefortably. No wonder people called this ce the holynd for individuals who want to cultivate. How enviable! Everyone would think so when entering Jia Nan Academy. However, Baek Ain is different. ''Hmm, I could make a superior environment with Gnome''s me in the future, butying the foundation is better for now.'' Baek Ain thought while looking at the source of this Dou Qi Density. A massive white tower stood on the heart of Jia Nan Academy, releasing this majestic presence. Even though Baek Ain was several miles away, he could sense the tyrant-like heat from it. Baek Ainughed inside because this fiery fellow dared to challenge him with this pesky heat. If Su Qian wasn''t here, he would have epted the challenge and let out Gnome. [Ding! Do you want to Sign In to "Inner Academy of Jia Nan Academy?"] ''No.'' Baek Ain hasn''t used his daily Sign In yet. And he has decided to Sign In to the tower utilized to contain Fallen Heart me. Staring at the tower, Baek Ain shook his head because he''d visit this fiery fellowter at night. Su Qian finallynded in the guest quarter, where people from outside could stay for a few days. After all, the Thousand me Refinement Ceremonies are still in preparation. It was a hotel-like environment with a couple of hectares of area. There is also a hot spring running behind. "Since you also want to meet the representative of the Fallen Orchid Sect, let me introduce you to her." Su Qian added with a cough. "Ehem, She is rather rash but genuinely a better person. Don''t let it cloud your judgment." "Her?" Baek Ain and hispanions tilted their heads. Thedies felt something was amiss with the way Su Qian acted. As they entered the hotel, Su Qian led them to the farthest room in the building. He knocked on the door and received some grunts from the inside as if someone was snoring. "Uuh, Who?" The annoyed voice of a woman echoed. "My head is killing me..." A wry smile appeared on Su Qian''s face as he responded, "Junior Sister, someone wants to meet you." "Junior Sister? The representatives of the Fallen Orchid Sect, She''s from the same generation as you, Senior Su Qian?" Baek Ain was speechless. After all, Too many things have changed in this alternative universe. Su Qian nodded andmented, "Her name is Lan Guan." "You might know her as the Wind Riding Empress." Lan Rou slightly trembled when hearing the name and title mentioned by Su Qian. Even Yafei, Yi Xian, and Baek Ain couldn''t help but wonder about this. This coincidence isn''t funny. "Lan Guan..." Bam! The door suddenly slid open, revealing a woman in herte thirties. Even so, those slight wrinkles couldn''t hide her beauty. She stood tall with a lean physique of around 180 centimeters or 5''11 foot, a charming-looking face, generouslyrge breasts, and long bluish-silver hair hanging over her loose purple martial robe. She looked exactly like an older Lan Rou, except her eyes'' color was brass yellow instead of gray. Even though she possesses the aura of Dou Ancestor, it was overwhelmed by the reek of alcohol from her body. "You were drinking again?" Su Qian helplessly nced inside, seeing several jugs of wine. Lan Guan yawned and responded casually, "So what? You''re not my father!" "Take a break, can''t you?" "Let me enjoy my life!" ''Enjoy your life? You''re ten years older than me...'' Su Qian couldn''t help but roll his eyes in disbelief. He called Lan Guan junior sister because she was entering Jia Nan Academy at ater term than him, receiving the Founder''s guidance quitete. Still, she''s a genuine graduate of Jia Nan Academy, whose authority is no lower than Grand Elder. Sighing inside, Su Qian stepped back and showed Baek Ain to his junior sister. "This person wants to meet you." "Let me introduce you two to each other." "Bai Ya, This person is Lan Guan, the esteemed elder of the Fallen Orchid Sect and a Dou Ancestor known as Wind-Riding Empress. She''s quite a renowned Demonic Practitioner in the Southern Region." "Junior Sister, This person is Bai Ya., the new ruler of the ck-Corner Region and uuh, I didn''t realize you are 2-Star Dou Ancestor. What a monster..." Su Qian finally noticed Baek Ain''s cultivation when he released his aura slightly. "Otherwise, Bai Ya is known as the de God or White Fang of the ck-Corner Region." "He''s the person who defeated the Old Ground Demon Ghost." As both sides stared at each other, Lan Guan frowned because she could feel intense Dou Qi from Baek Ain''s body. At first, she considered Baek Ain to be an old monster, who had regained his youth, but hearing Su Qian''s introduction makes her realize this fellow is younger than her by a century. Lan Guan reached for Su Qian''s robe and wiped her hands clean, leaving everyone speechless. "Nice to meet you, Bai Ya." She cupped her hand. "..." Su Qian''s mouth twitched. "..." Baek Ain. Chapter 90: Six Path Reincarnation Flame Chapter 90: Six Path Reincarnation me --- Chapter 87 --- Sitting on the other side of the hotel for guests, Baek Ain sipped a wine offered by Lan Guan. This mysterious milf clearly had an alcohol addiction as she chugged three jugs of wine in a sh. They talked about mundane things for fifteen minutes, opening a way into the proper conversation. Lan Guan burped in satisfaction and asked, "So, what do you want from me?" "What do you think?" Baek Ain returned with a smile. Lan Guan shrugged as she kept drinking to her heart''s content, which caused Su Qian to sigh more. Baek Ain is somewhat troubled because he tries to read this woman''s thoughts, but she appears to be a free soul with a wild mouth. She is also quite wise, considering she doesn''t openly shout random things. She spoke like a gangster who had vast knowledge. Thinking about it, Baek Ain decided not to act mysteriously and casuallymented, "War." As if something triggered her, Lan Guan awkwardly stopped drinking and moved her gaze back to Baek Ain. Her brass yellow-colored eyes lit up slightly, observing Baek Ain solemnly. Baek Ain smiled inside and immediately countered her gaze with Cinder''s Eyes, creating an invisible spark between them. ''I can''t read him. Those eyes are weird...'' Lan Guan faked a cough, putting her wine jug down. "War? What are you talking about?" Baek Ain chuckled and tested her calmness even further, "Don''t act like a fool, Senior Guan. You know very well the situation of your Fallen Orchid Sect isn''t good right now." On the other hand, Su Qian frowned when hearing Baek Ain''s words. Without letting Lan Guan belittle him, Baek Ain added, "Han Feng, the Medicine Emperor, has waged war against the Fallen Orchid Sect." "And you''re drinking like an addict here. Hmm, I wonder what happened to you..." Lan Guan cursed, "Damn it." "So the news has reached the northern region..." "The Fallen Orchid Sect is doing fine without me, and that pesky Han Fang who called himself Medicine King wouldn''t be able to do much." "First, the news hasn''t reached the northern region yet, as even Senior Su Qian didn''t know about this. I know because ck-Corner Region has an exceptional information gathering force." Baek Ain shook his head gently. "Second, are you sure the Fallen Orchid Sect would be fine if I told you Han Feng has two Half-Step Dou Venerate and ten Dou Ancestors on his side?" He stared at her and continued, "The influence of a high-tier alchemist is not something you can scoff off easily, Senior..." "Fuck, that slimy bastard has two Half-Step Dou Venerates!" Lan Guan cursed solemnly. There is a trace of fear in her eyes. Even though the Fallen Orchid Sect isn''t weak, the sect leader and elders are merely 5-Star Dou Ancestors or lower. They are far from enough to deal with Half-Step Dou Venerates. And she is only a 2-Star Dou Ancestor. "Half-Step Dou Venerate." Su Qian''s eyes widened in shock. The two guardians of Jia Nan Academy are Half-Step Dou Venerate, but they wouldn''te out unless the academy faces absolute danger. He couldn''t help Lan Guan, even if he wanted to. His cultivation is merely 3-Star Dou Ancestor. "I must go now. Sorry, Senior Su Qian, I can''t fulfill my promise to attend the Thousand me Refinement Ceremony." Lan Guan stood up, flicking her wrist to summon her weapon. It''s a massive sword, twice her size. The words "y-All-Fiends." are written on the de. Lan Guan was about to fly away, but Baek Ain casually grabbed her great sword''s handle and caused her to slip onto the ground. Her face mmed onto the dirt awkwardly. "..." Su Qian. "..." Yafei. "..." Yi Xian. "..." Lan Rou. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" Lan Guan lifted her head and spatted dirt from her mouth. Baek Ain looked down at her and said, "Senior, you took at least weeks to reach Jia Nan Academy. What do you think you were doing just now?" "Even with spatial portals, it would still take seven days of the journey." "Get yourself together first. Calm down." Lan Guan scowled and returned, "Then, why did you warn me about this in the first ce?" "Good question. Of course, to help you." "Help me?" "Yup." "You must be joking... Your cultivation is only 2-Star Dou Ancestor." Lan Guan doubtfully stared at him. "And I defeated 7-Star Dou Ancestor, that''s Old Ground Demon Ghost when I''m only 6-Star Dou Emperor. A realm that, realm this, no wonder old people like you got caught off guard whenever someone can increase their strength explosively..." Baek Ain sneered indifferently. "Be more open-minded, can''t you? Don''t set your standard too much on the cultivation realm because many variables decide the victors..." "Bai Ya is right, junior sister." Su Qian agreed with Baek Ain''s statements. "Don''t panic, and think about this carefully first." Lan Guan gritted her teeth and sighed, "Fine." "Here, for you..." Lan Rou went down and offered a handkerchief to Lan Guan, surprising Baek Ain, and her fellow sisters. But then, they had already expected Lan Rou to show more curiosity after knowing someone with an almost simr appearance to her exists. Lan Guan epted the handkerchief and smiled, "Thank you." "At least you weren''t so senseless like others." She red at Baek Ain. "If I was senseless, then you''re brainless." Baek Ain red back. He isn''t afraid of her. "Haha~!" Su Quanughed because that was a goodeback. Someone actually has the same intensity of venom on their tongue as his junior sister. "Don''tugh. You bastard senior!" Lan Guan let out a frustrated groan. ... ... Returning to the side of the guest hotel, Lan Guan opened a new jug of wine and sipped slowly now. After relishing the taste, she stared at Baek Ain and questioned, "You wanted to help the Fallen Orchid Sect, but there must be a reason behind it, right?" "Correct." Baek Ain responded with a nod. "I just want to know why Han Feng abruptly waged war against Fallen Orchid Sect. He''s an alchemist, and Fallen Orchid Sect is a sect with swordsmanship origin. These two things aren''t corrting to each other." "Unless Han Feng bore hatred toward Senior Guan''s sect, which is not as far as I know." A grim expression appeared on Lan Guan''s expression. As expected, there is something people didn''t know about the Fallen Orchid Sect. She moved her gaze to Su Qian and considered that he was trustworthy enough to know this knowledge, the Fallen Orchid Sect''s secrets. After all, they have be brother and sister under the same banner for years. She looked back at Baek Ain and knew she had to exin the source of the problem. "There is no point concealing this fact anymore..." "Junior Ya, you should know about the Heavenly me, right?" Baek Ain nodded calmly as he also possessed Heavenly me inside his body. "I do." He silently guessed Lan Guan''s following words. Lan Guan closed her eyes and opened them gently, "Just like Jia Nan Academy, which possesses the Fallen Heart me. The Fallen Orchid Sect actually has a Heavenly me of our own..." "The ancestor of Fallen Orchid Sect is the former owner of this me before she perished and disappeared from the world. As time passes, the me bes the number one secret our sect vows to protect." "We have guarded it for centuries, refining the heat and receiving the benefits of prosperity. It''s lower than Fallen Heart me in Heavenly me Ranking, but its effect is greater in the long run." Lan Guan clicked her tongue as she continued, "I don''t know how, but Han Feng seems to know about this information..." "The information about our Six Path Reincarnation me." "Six Path Reincarnation me." Baek Ain was stunned. 21st on the Heavenly me Ranking, this me is "extremely." mysterious, and its power hasn''t been "properly." exined in the original story. Lan Rou trembled again, shaking her head back and forth because something was causing her to feel an extreme headache. She grunted behind the veil and hugged Baek Ain in difort. "Rou?" Baek Ain caught her immediately. "What happened?" "Ain, my head feels fuzzy." Lan Rou whispered weakly. SWOOSH! A dense Dou Qi exploded from Lan Rou''s body, sweeping everyone away from her. A mysterious ck-and-white hue escaped her body and created this cocoon-like shape. Bang! After resisting for a moment, Baek Ain also got pushed away from the cocoon. "This hue... No way." Lan Guan''s eyes widened in surprise. "Orchid Ancestor!!" Chapter 91: Orchid Ancestor? Chapter 91: Orchid Ancestor? --- Chapter 88 --- Everyone watched the ck and white cocoon that once formerly was Lan Rou, grimacing because the surrounding Dou Qi flowed quickly into it. It absorbs so much Dou Qi that air in a hundred meters radius is stagnant for a moment. "ROU!!" Baek Ain racked his head, thinking about what he should do in this odd situation before realizing his essence technically lived inside Lan Rou''s body. He uses the parasitic connection and reinforces it with telepathy, causing a static wave in the surrounding area. ''Phantom, what happened to Lan Rou?'' Phantom, the parasitic suit bonded to Lan Rou, received Baek Ain''s question and answered doubtfully, ''I also don''t know, my lord...'' ''Mistress Rou''s body is transforming inside this cocoon, but none of it was negative. Even if she impacted negatively, I''ll try to fix it from the inside.'' ''An invincible influence surging from her head, triggering this change. The influence doesn''t seem bad, so she should be fine.'' ''With the energy absorption rate, Mistress Rou needs three days to finish this transformation. So please don''t let anyone touch the cocoon because we don''t know what reaction could happen to her.'' A solemn expression appeared on Baek Ain''s face when listening to the parasite''s diagnosis. He calmed himself down because there was no use of panic in the situation. He sighed and looked at his other lovers, "Rou will be fine." "Don''t worry." Baek Ain moved his gaze to Su Qian and added, "Senior Su Qian, can you please iste this room for three days? If feasible, I also want the other guests to move away from this building." "That would be difficult," Su Qian responded solemnly. "But not impossible." "I''ll talk to other guests first. You better exin what happenedter." Baek Ain smiled and returned, "Much appreciated, Senior." Closing all the doors and windows, Baek Ain told Yi Xian to guard the cocoon while bringing Yafei and Lan Guan to the other room. They stared at each other awkwardly because this sudden event developed out of nowhere. Lan Guan opened her mouth first and asked, "How did Orchid Ancestore to your side?" "You think we know?" Baek Ain responded helplessly. "Don''t you see how flustered I am just now? My lover is in an unknown situation." "True, I guess..." Lan Guan mumbled while looking down. "Wait. Wait a minute." "Did you say, lover?" "Any problem with that?" Baek Ain squinted his eyes, leaving Lan Guan speechless. "N-No..." As the mood became more awkward, Yafei brought a tea set from her spatial ring and ced it down. She brewed tea and handed a cup to Baek Ain and Lan Guan. "Let''s take things slowly, shall we? Peacefully speaking is better than questioning others like it was an interrogation." "Senior Lan Guan, we would prefer to listen more about the Orchid Ancestor first. After knowing more about the Orchid Ancestor, Bai Ya and I can assess the situation and tell you our story." She smiled behind her veil, talking like a nobledy. "Fuck... It''s too long if I have to tell you everything." Lan Guan rubbed her forehead. "I will simplify it and leave the unimportant bits." "Orchid Ancestor is one of strongest Demonic Practitioners to ever exist in the Demonic Faction or Southern Region. People know her legend, but not her origin." "She''s ady from our Yin-Yang Orchid n, having limitless talents and a bright mind. As one hundred years pass, she grows into a Dou Venerate and spreads her name as "Venerable Orchid." by ying through her enemy gracefully." "A flick of her wrist enough to blow a mountain apart, parting the sky, and erasing the miles upon miles of sea..." "She''s a genuine expert but perished bizarrely." Lan Guan sighed in defeat. "When Orchid Ancestor was about to reach the Saint Realm, she found Six Path Reincarnation me by chance and lost all her Dou Qi... And all of a sudden, shemits suicide out of madness. That''s what everyone thought, but not the truth." "The truth is..." A painful expression appeared on Lan Guan''s face. "The Six Path Reincarnation me swallowed her soul, leaving nothing but an empty husk... The Fallen Orchid Sect protected her body and Six Path Reincarnation me, hoping someday she''d return because we believed she was still out there." Lan Guan stared at Baek Ain and added, "Orchid Ancestor is Peerless Demonic Practitioner. And you possibly dated her reincarnation." "Reincarnation." Baek Ain doesn''t know what to say about this. "Are you sure Rou is her reincarnation?" Lan Guan shook her head gently and answered, "I don''t, but we have some ancient texts from the Ancient Emperor Tou She''s Era." "It briefly recorded all the abilities of the Heavenly me. And Six Path Reincarnation me allows its wielder to reincarnate six times." "We don''t have a choice, but believe this text as this is our only duty." "What about the Yin Yang Orchid n?" Baek Ain asked curiously. Lan Guan had a bitter expression as she responded, "Yin Yang Orchid n disbanded because there are no pure-blooded Lan n members anymore. All the males were ughtered in war while the females were "actually." forced to hide and marry into other ns." "I was the 3rd generation of Lan n''s youngdy. My great-grandmother is the sister of an Orchid Ancestor, and she passed away 369 years ago...." Silence. Baek Ain could sense Lan Guan wasn''t lying. He stared at Yafei and let her begin, "Fei." "I know." Yafei nodded calmly. "Then it''s our turn." She even opened her veils, which caused Baek Ain to smile wryly. Bowing a little, Yafei introduced herself, "My name is Yafei." "I''m a noble from the Jia Ma Empire, which is not really significant in the world of strong people. We have an assassination unit called the Shadow Guard solely intended to be trained as our protection in shadow." "Shadow Guard fetched orphans across the Northwest Region of Dou Qi Continent, where they could barely survive. We take a child who doesn''t have a home, food, or power and train them to be a warrior." Lan Guan listened silently because such an organization is typical in this world. Even the Fallen Orchid Sect has one. Of course, it''s one of many shady things about this world, so she doesn''t deny such an act is somewhat disturbing. Yafei closed her eyes as she remembered her moment with Lan Rou and continued, "My uncle and I found a girl in the middle of nowhere." "She only has two things at the time... A rag to cover her fragile body and a name." "Her name is Lan Rou." "Even though we have different statuses, Lan Rou and I grew near each other. As I be a businesswoman, she bes my bodyguard." "She''s quite talented, reaching Dou Grandmaster Realm before twenty and bing one of our best Shadow Guards." "And then we met this guy." Yafei giggled while tapping Baek Ain''s shoulders. "We fell in love with him almost simultaneously." "Lan Rou is my teacher and lover." Baek Ain admitted with a smile. "This is too much to digest in one sitting." Lan Guanmented while shaking her head. "Even then, the Orchid Ancestor doesn''t forget her roots after reincarnation." "Her real name is Lan Rouxi." "Well, I believed she could choose a new name if it''s fitting." They conversed for a few hours until the night came to Jia Nan Academy. Lan Guan decided to protect Lan Rou''s cocoon until she was awakened and refused to attend the Thousand me Refinement Ceremony, which was not much different from her original n. She has ady talk with Yafei and Yi Xian, leaving Baek Ain outside alone. Thankfully, Su Qian allowed them to have the whole hotel, or else people would know about this. Three days aren''t long, and other guests could stay in other ces as Jia Nan Academy is quite spacious. "Then, I''ll leave." Su Qian patted Baek Ain''s shoulders. "You owe me a favor, the Ruler of ck-Corner Region." Watching the Grand Elder of Jia Nan Academy leave, Baek Ain sighed and responded, "Yeah." Baek Ain shook his head and looked at the zing Sky Qi Refining Tower, flying there with shadow steps. His presence was "quickly." erased as he approached the tower with some expectation. [Ding! Do you want to Sign In to the zing Sky Qi Refining Tower?] "Yes." [Ding! Congrattion, host] [You have obtained...] Chapter 92: Lan Rous Transformation Chapter 92: Lan Rou''s Transformation --- Chapter 89 --- [You have obtained 200kg of Impure ming Meteor Ore(A+), Fallen Heart me''s Wisp(A+), and 3x Fallen Heart Earrings(A)] Baek Ain weakly smiled because he didn''t get what he wanted from the zing Sky Qi Refining Tower. By signing the tower, he expected to get Fallen Heart me''s progeny, like when he signed in Green Lotus Core me before Queen Medusa''s fight. However, it seemed Baek Ain hadn''t reached the necessary spot. Well, these rewards are still better than nothing. Impure ming Meteor Ore is the meteor used to contain the Fallen Heart me, which is the outeryer of the rock. It''s "extremely." heat resistant as most mes couldn''t melt it down. Even then, refining this ore into Pure ming Meteor Ore will be beneficial in many ways. After all, such a mysterious substance can get used in many fields like alchemy, weapon-making, and even artifacts. The Fallen Heart me''s Wisp is self-exnatory, especially for disciples of Jia Nan Academy because they entered zing Sky Qi Refining Tower to absorb these wisps and train their Dou Qi. However, looking at the grade on Fallen Heart me''s Wisp, Baek Ain seems to get a pretty powerful wisp and might contain some innate fire from the Fallen Heart me. Pity it wasn''t S Grade. As for the Fallen Heart Earrings, these were "actually." made with a small amount of Pure ming Meteor Ore and a tiny wisp of Fallen Heart me, allowing the person who wore them to experience the same thing as cultivating in this tower. The effect iscking but effective as long as the tiny wisp of Fallen Heart me still burns inside the earrings. "I''ll stay for at least three more days." Baek Ainughed inwardly. Patting the tower with his bare hands while ignoring the searing heat, he smiled and added, "So, keep giving me good things, okay?" As if the Fallen Heart me is grumbling, the tower increased the heat by ten folds and caused several unfortunate students inside to suffocate for a minute. Even the elders, who guarded the ce, couldn''t help but frown because the Fallen Heart me became agitated for no reason. Baek Ain grinned in amusement andmented, "What a brat." Leaving the room, Baek Ain returned to the hotel and heard feminineughter from inside. He shook his head and meditated under a willow tree, minding his business. The coldness of night doesn''t bother anyone in Jia Nan Academy because there is a trace of fire dou qi in the atmosphere, making everyone feelfortable and at ease. Baek Ain could have meditated near the zing Sky Qi Refining Tower, but he didn''t want to get too much attention. After all, Lan Rou''s transformation is eye-catching already. Reciting the Record of Burning World internally, Baek Ain closed his eyes. ... ... Two dayster. Jia Nan Academy is "quickly." filled with guests from all unique ces, especially from the Southern Region. Apparently, Lan Guan isn''t the only Demonic Practitioner who graduated here. The same goes for several rogue cultivators from the central ins. Of course, Baek Ain wouldn''t get flustered by such a small force. He ignored these people and used his parasites to get valuable information from them. It''s better to get information about Central ins from people who actually went there, right? Within these two days, Baek Ain basically only cultivated his Dou Qi and close to reach 3-star Dou Ancestor with the help of Fallen Heart me''s Wisp. He signed to the zing Sky Qi Refining Tower twice and obtained more intense me''s wisp, s no Heavenly me''s progeny or skills yet. Baek Ain wasn''t demoralized. When the Thousand me Refinement Ceremony started, the tower would get exposed for an hour, and the Fallen Heart me gained a small gap to peek outside. That small opening will be Baek Ain''s chance to Sign In and reap better rewards than these people could imagine. He finally can send one of his fire avatars inside, gaining ess to the area under the tower, which is a ce where the real treasure and innate core of Fallen Heart me exist. Baek Ain sat on a stone bench while enjoying the scenery of the Jia Nan Academy. "Maybe I should build an academy like this in the future?" He wondered casually. The idea wasn''t so bad at first, but Baek Ain stopped thinking about it after considering the annoying amount of jobs he had to do for it. Finding the irregrity and destroying the Hall of Soul is evoking a headache already. "That annoying goddess threw a problem left and right at me." Baek Ain sighed helplessly. He picked a pill to refine his Dou Qi and ate it, feeling the strawberry vor in his mouth. Baek Ain watched some students walking around the streets and even recognized the eye-catchingdy from Gu n as she walked alongside the eunuch protagonist. "Brother Xiao Yan, you shouldn''t walk too much as your body is still recovering, please?" Gu Xun''er worriedly said. However, Xiao Yan is persistent and replies firmly, "No, Xun''er!" "I can''t justy in bed all day!" "I need to restart the foundation of my cultivation and start making some pills." "And with my privilege, I should be able to attend the Thousand me Refinement Ceremony and heal some of my injured organs." A confidence statement came from his mouth. "Even so..." Gu Xun''er stared at Xiao Yan''s crotch bitterly. "STOP! I know what I''m doing okay by myself!!" Xiao Yan shouted while increasing his pace. He walks funny because his vital male area is limping. "..." Gu Xun''er silently sighed while watching Xiao Yan''s back. Why are you so stubborn?! She clenched her hand and still followed Xiao Yan because she cared for his wellbeing, even when he was like aplete douchebag a moment ago. ''Poor girl.'' Baek Ain thought when seeing this scene. Hours passed, and Lan Rou''s bonded parasite suddenly sent a message to Baek Ain. ''My lord, Mistress is waking up.'' Phantom sounds happy when saying this. Baek Ain smiled and walked to the hotel, seeing a bright ck and white light from thest room at the back. He jumped over the fence and saw his lovers and Lan Guan observing the situation solemnly. "Rou is fine." Baek Ain opened his mouth, shocking them. "For fuck sake, don''t shock me like that!" Lan Guan cursed while rubbing her chest, making them jiggle slightly. Cough! Baek Ain could feel the stares of Yi Xian and Yafei, clearing his throat slightly. "me yourself for not being able to sense me." Hemented while walking into the room. ''Ain and his milf taste.'' Yi Xian rolled her eyes. Opening the sliding door, Baek Ain stared at the cocoon with his Cinder''s Eyes and nodded because the Dou Qi was swirling inside it. They waited for a few minutes and noticed the cocoon be hard-like eggshells. Crack! Cracks!! A slender arm broke through the egg-like cocoon, revealing fair skin beyond the top beauties of this world. A stream of silver flew down to the floor, washing over the area with this mystical sense. It was Lan Rou''s hair, which seemed to lose all the bluish and be pure silver. Beautiful and pure. "Mm?" A soft voice escaped the cocoon as Lan Rou slowly tried to get back on her foot. Baek Ain stepped up and caught Lan Rou, preventing her from falling. "Oh, wow..." Yi Xian and two otherdies were speechless. A silver-haired goddess has descended to this world. She stood tall, towering over three of them 190 cm or 6''2 foot. Her hair has reached down to her toned creamy buttocks, adding a touch to her wless physique. Baek Ain blinked his eyes and saw Lan Rou''s beautiful face, caressing it gently with his hand. It feels illegal for some reason. Yet, her eyes have be beautiful grayish-silver with a spark of ck and white. "R-Rou, do you remember me?" He asked nervously. She tilted her head and answered, "Of course, you''re my Ain?" "Why would I forget about you?" Answering the obvious, Lan Rou had never felt so amazing in her life. It was a metaphor as she felt amazing every time she did it with Baek Ain on the bed. "Orchid Ancestor, I, the Descendant of Lan Xue, greet you." Lan Guan suddenly kneeled before Lan Rou. Lan Rou looked at Lan Guan with aplicated expression and responded, "I''m not Orchid Ancestor." "Nor do I, Lan Rouxi." "W-What does that mean?" Lan Guan trembled in disbelief. A smile appeared on Lan Rou''s face as she continued, "I remember my past lives, but those were former experiences." "Six Path Reincarnation me granted me four bizarre chances." "My 1st Reincarnation is a wandering soul inplete darkness of hell. I wandered for 300 years before a bright me purified me..." "My 2nd Reincarnation is a starving banshee who knows nothing but eats any souls before its paths. Yet I still died out of starvation." "My 3rd Reincarnation is a magical beast, a small worm under the dirt of unknownnd. I survived for a long time and evolved to 9th Rank Magical Beast, but perished in the hands of a human cultivator..." "And here I Am. I''m Lan Rou now." "The 4th Reincarnation of Lan Rouxi. Or you could say the Human Path of the Six Paths Reincarnation Cycle." Lan Rou hugged Baek Ain and added, "This is the happiest path I ever experience, more than my 1st life as Lan Rouxi." "B-But Fallen Orchid Sect has been waiting for you..." Lan Guan is on the verge of crying. Lan Rou felt bed from the deepest part of her awakened soul when seeing Lan Guan''s tears, but she felt no attachment toward Yin Yan Orchid n, not to mention this Fallen Orchid Sect. Even her past self would feel the same. Was she an egoist? "Fine. I''ll return to get the Six Path Reincarnation me and my former body." Lan Rou decided to yield. However, she was doing this for Baek Ain. Hearing this, Lan Guan is happy. Baek Ain knew what Lan Rou''s thinking with his Telepathy and shook his head. "Senior Guan, I promise to help your sect already. " He said to reassure Lan Guan. "Everything will be fine." Cough! Cough! "Maybe it''s time to cover Rou up, Ain." Yafei suddenlymented. "She has been naked for minutes now." "Let''s go, Senior Sister Rou~!" Yi Xian snatched Lan Rou away from Baek Ain, leaving him speechless. "Wow, did your boobs get bigger! How?!" "..." Baek Ain sighed in defeat. ... ... Dum! Dum! Dum! The sounds of drums echoed throughout the Jia Nan Academy. Outer Court and Inner Court Students gathered near the zing Sky Qi Refining Tower, watching several peerless cultivators gather near the Grand Elder of the Jia Nan Academy. "W-Woah, so many experts!" "Looks. That''s Elder Guan, the Wind-Riding Empress!" "Over there, over there! Do you see that man with a face mask!" "Who is he?" "Tsk, tsk, How could you not know? That''s the White Fang of the ck Corner Region. Or else known as the de GOD!" "I heard he defeated a Dou Ancestor despite being a 6-Star Dou Emperor." "S-S-Such a formidable person actually attended our Thousand me Refinement Ceremony." Su Qian smiled inside and announced, "The Thousand me Refinement Ceremony Starts Now!!" Chapter 93: I-Its Xiao Yans Fault!! Chapter 93: I-It''s Xiao Yan''s Fault!! --- Chapter 90 --- Thousand me Refinement Ceremony. A rare event held once every fifty years, where the elders of Jia Nan Academy opened the outer seal of zing Sky Qi Refining Tower and allowed the Fallen Heart me to release excess fire dou qi. This excess fire dou qi can be helpful to anyone who participates in the event as they can absorb it and increase their cultivation by leaps. After all, this excess energy umted for fifty years and has fearsome purity. That fifty years'' worth of energy should be enough to let someone break through their bottlenecks, and people stuck in their cultivations would seek a way to join this event and spend a massive amount of money, but Jia Nan Academy has its rules. Only people affiliated with Jia Nan Academy and personally invited by the elder could join, which is why so many young cultivators want to join the Jia Nan Academy. Jia Nan truly deserved to be called holynds for dou practitioners. As Su Qian started the event with some greetings and exnations, Baek Ain observed the surrounding area with his Sixth Sense andmented internally. ''This event doesn''t exist in the original story.'' ''Well, one of many things I have to solve myself.'' Baek Ain activated his Cinder''s Eyes and focused on Su Qian and other elders from the Jia Nan Academy. He analyzed their movement and deduced the method to open zing Sky Qi Refining Tower with Parallel Thinking. Baek Ain is no genius. However, he wasn''t dumb either. Under his gaze, lines upon lines of formation revealed their functions and formed a key to unsealing the outeryer of zing Sky Qi Refining Tower. Baek Ain smiled andmented, "After this, I might have to learn Sealing Technique and more things about this world, not just Dou Techniques." "Truly a mysterious world." "You act like what they performed is umon." Lan Guan suddenlymented, hovering casually in the air. Baek Ain chuckled and responded, "I''m young, so quite inexperienced." "Unlike a certain someone." "Are you implying that I was an old woman?" Lan Guan squinted her eyes, giving him a fierce look. Baek Ain shrugged and countered casually, "I didn''t say that. You said it yourself." Lan Guan really wanted to throw her hand at this guy but held herself back. "This bastard..." "UNSEAL!" Su Qian and other elders chanted, causing the area to tremble slightly. And then. ROAR! A strong shockwave like a wild beast roar emerged from the tower and swept over everything within ten miles, causing everyone with a weak cultivation base to scream instinctively. Even though the Grand Elder Su Qian and other elders have created a defensive formation, it still leaks. A wry smile appeared on Su Qian''s face because the Fallen Heart me had be more mighty than fifty years ago. Of course, the other experts in the area didn''t just stand there and do nothing as they prevented the shockwave from affecting the surrounding too much. Even Lan Guan has drawn hericallyrge sword and created a shield of wind within the perimeter. "Why are you guys so serious?" Baek Ain sighed while looking at this scene. "It''s just a shockwave, chill." After saying that, Baek Ain sliced the air with his finger casually and repelled the shockwave. Ting! The area bes calm again. "..." Su Qian. "..." Lan Guan. "..." And basically, everyone. "See, just enjoy the ceremony." Baek Ain''s yfulughter echoed in the area. All he did was counter the shockwave with a bit of his de Intent. [Look at their faces] Aliciamented with an amused tone. [They are looking at you like you were an alien or something, host] "Y-You, that was an intent!" Lan Guan looked at Baek Ain in surprise. "How did you master intent at such a young age?" Baek Ain smiled and answered, "Talents and hard work." "That''s why everyone should train diligently." Even though Baek Ain didn''t use Dou Qi to enhance his voice, everyone could hear him very well. The students of Jia Nan Academy became excited and nodded in agreement. His words are indeed correct. Su Qian cleared his throat and announced, "T-Then, we will proceed to the Thousand me Refinement Ceremony!" Before everyone''s eyes, the zing Sky Qi Refining Tower slowly became crimson red and lightened the evening atmosphere. It''s faint, but people who are an alchemist or with a unique sense could see a mighty fire phyton appear from thin air. It was shockingly over ten meters thick and had an unknown length, having twisted mes covering its body. And a pair of enormous triangr eyes had invisible mes repeatedly spitting out of them. It also has fangs the size of an adult''s thighs, which is terrifying. Rich fire dou qi enveloped the area and blessed everyone within that ten miles. "Everyone, cultivate your dou qi! We only have three hours before the Fallen Heart me bes agitated!" Su Qian warned, to which everyone responded with a nod. As everyone focused on refining their dou qi, a sick young man silently snuck into zing Sky Qi Refining Tower. ''Thanks for the loophole, Xiao Yan.'' Baek Ain descended to the ce Su Qian had given and meditated. His loved ones also cultivated not far away, absorbing as much rich fire dou qi as they could. They didn''t realize Baek Ain had created ten fire avatars to invade the zing Sky Qi Refining Tower. One fire avatar will Sign In while the rest are trying to get valuable treasures below the tower, a magma pool with a hidden cave. If something ever happened, Baek Ain could throw someone under the bus effortlessly. A perfect scapegoat exists, after all. Hehehe. ... ... "Heavenly me..." "Heavenly me! It''s the easiest way to rekindle my beast me and teacher''s Chilling Bone me." Xiao Yan determined and limped through the zing Sky Qi Refining Tower. "I can also recover from my injuries with this excessive Yang Energy." He looked down at his crotch and added firmly, "Don''t worry, I''ll get you fixed soon, buddy!" Baek Ain''s avatars connected to himself, so he tried not tough but for Xiao Yan to say something like that with such conviction. Baek Ain respected Xiao Yan for coping with his condition, as expected of the cultivation world''s protagonist. The avatars moved silently in the shadow and checked the room inside the tower with their Sixth Sense. As ten avatars reached the lower floors, the Fallen Heart me''s existence became more menacing. If the fire phyton outside is the manifestation, then the me near Baek Ain''s avatar is the actual body. "Calm down there, fiery brat." Baek Ain possessed one of his avatars, pping the Heavenly me with his hand. "Grrr..." Fallen Heart me hissed at him. Baek Ain pushed the fiery python''s head away andmented, "Aih, stop being so sensitive. You act like girls in their period." "Anyway, I have an offer for you." "??" The Fallen Heart me frowned upon hearing that. "Do you want to get out?" "OwO?" The Fallen Heart me stopped, looking at him weirdly. Fallen Heart me is a Heavenly me that has gained consciousness as it could understand Baek Ain''s telepathy very well. It also hated the Jia Nan Academy for trapping itself here. Baek Ain exined his offer, which basically weakened the inner seal of zing Sky Qi Refining Tower and allowed the Fallen Heart me to escape. However, it depends on the Heavenly me itself whether the Fallen Heart me could escape this ce or not. Of course, this is not for free. Baek Ain wanted the Fallen Heart me to escort him into the core area of zing Sky Qi Refining Tower, where he could Sign In and get the real rewards. The Fallen Heart me hesitated before leading Baek Ain inside its prison room. They arrived at a sealing array with the core of Fallen Heart me inside. [Ding! Do you want to sign in Meteoric Fallen Heart me''s Core?] "Yes." [Ding! Congrattions, host!] [You have obtained 1x Fallen Heart me''s Adult Progeny(S), Thunderous Palm Strike(A+), Heaven-Capturing me Seal(S), and 2x Fallen Heart Rings] A smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face because Adult Progeny of Fallen Heart me is a carbon copy of the real one. Itcked the strength because of its young age but could grow into a fearsome Heavenly me if cultivated properly. "OwO!" The Fallen Heart me sensed something familiar inside Baek Ain''s body. As if asking Baek Ain how he possessed such a thing, the Fallen Heart me pped its tail on the ground a few times. "Aih, so demanding." Baek Ain sighed slightly. "It''s my special ability." "Don''t overthink it." "O_O!" The Fallen Heart me nced down, having a sad look. Baek Ain chuckled andmented, "Stop with the sad face. I''ll open the seal so that you can get out." "OWO!!" The Fallen Heart me nodded excitedly. Baek Ain mimicked Su Qian''s movements at the opening ceremony and modified them to break the seal ced onto the Fallen Heart me. His other avatars have broken into the magma pool under the zing Sky Qi Refining Tower, fighting countless fire lizards. They arrived at the hidden cave and discovered some human bones but no soul of the powerhouse like in the original story. It was weird as these bones contained rhyme of Soul Energy as if it was an inheritance. Thinking about it, Baek Ainmanded his avatars to take everything in the hidden caves and some fire lizards'' corpses. "I''ll create a smallmotion." He said to the Fallen Heart me. "Hehe, Do your best, fiery brat!" A wicked smirk formed on his face. ... ... Xiao Yan moved to the lower floor and saw the Fallen Heart me swimming in the air, rolling its massive body. "FALLEN HEART FLAME!" He screamed at the top of his lungs. "I''VE COME TO BARGAIN!" "..." Fallen Heart me looked at Xiao Yan like he was a weirdo. Even then, the Heavenly me might be able to use Xiao Yan and escape this ce. The Fallen Heart me nodded at the eunuch protagonist, making him happier than ever. "HAHAHA~! I''M GOING TO RECOVER FROM MY INJURIES AND BECOME THE MOST POWERFUL GENIUS IN THE ACADEMY!" Xiao Yan excitedly roared, unaware of a sly flicker in Fallen Heart me''s eyes. On the outside, everyone absorbed the rich fire dou qi and increased their cultivation base rapidly. Many people shouted happily as they finally made a breakthrough in their cultivation. Baek Ain opened his eyes slowly and mumbled, "3-Star Dou Ancestor, not bad." "Let''s wait for five minutes before starting the fireworks." "What a waste. The tower looks decent at night." Hemented while looking at the beautiful crimson tower. Five minutes passed, and Baek Ainmanded all his avatars to release themselves with an eruption. CRACK! A crack appeared out of nowhere. "Hmm?" Su Qian and other elders of the Jia Nan Academy frowned. CRACKS! BOOOM! An explosion suddenly urred below their feet as pr of magma spurted from the ground. Earthquakes followed and shattered the defensive formation ced on the academy. "No!" Su Qian has a panicked expression on his face. "EVERYONE RUN!!" BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! A disaster has happened. Before their eyes, the zing Sky Qi Refining Tower exploded into pieces and revealed the true Fallen Heart me. They were struck by fear as Heavenly me became violent and attacked everyone. A young man stood on the tower''s rubble, exposing his bare upper body to them. Orange sparks from the Fallen Heart me covered his body, leaving Su Qian and other elders speechless. "DON''T WORRY, EVERYONE! EVERYTHING IS UNDER CONTROL!" Xiao Yan dered confidently. ''Fool.'' Baek Ain thought while shaking his head. Su Qian and basically everyone from the Jia Nan Academy knew Xiao Yan, ring at him darkly. "Young man, do you know what you were doing?" He asked coldly. "Not only you destroyed our treasured zing Sky Qi Refining Tower." "You also injured your fellow disciples and took the Fallen Heart me under my nose. It IS A HUGE CRIME." He emphasized while giving Xiao Yan a stern look. Xiao Yan wasn''t afraid and exined, "Grand Elder, please appease your anger." "I will try my best topensate for everything." "I''d even distribute my pills for free until everyone healed." "With Fallen Heart me, I can-!" Before Xiao Yan could finish his words, the Fallen Heart me became even more violent and escaped his body. He panicked and shouted, "FLAME MANTRA!" However, a mere dou technique that wasn''t even at Xuan Grade couldn''t restrain Fallen Heart me. BOOOOOOOOM!! "NO!" Xiao Yan roared as Fallen Heart me escaped, catching Su Qian and other elders off guard. BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM! COUGHS! COUGHS! All the elders from the Jia Nan Academy fell from the sky, crashing to the ground like a meteor. Lan Guan raised her sword and shouted, "PROTECT THE ACADEMY, DON''T LET THE FALLEN HEART FLAME RUN AWAY!" Everyone, including Baek Ain, nodded their heads as they faced the Fallen Heart me bravely. Two experts appeared in the sky, releasing their cultivations, and fought the Fallen Heart me. They are Guardians of the Jia Nan Academy and only reveal themselves when something like this happens. BOOM! Fallen Heart me roared angrily and repelled everyone with its massive body. Even if they are people with Dou Ancestor Realm, they can''t fight the force of nature easily. Once Fallen Heart me activates its unique ability, they are fallen into a horrible situation. ROAAAAAAAR!! BOOM! With just one violent roar, everyone stopped moving awkwardly and felt an intense heat in their hearts. It is called "Heart me." an ability to nt fire inside one''s heart and control it. Fallen Heart me looked down at Xiao Yan as if it was mocking him and flew to the distance, leaving everyone stunned in disbelief. Everyone trembled in rage and furiously moved their gazes to the limping young man. "YOU BASTARD! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!" Lan Guan screamed first. "I-I..." Xiao Yan couldn''t form a word because everything happened so fast. He couldn''t react to the current situation. Even Gu Xun''er couldn''t help but feel helpless when witnessing Xiao Yan''s idiocracy. "Brother Xiao Yan, you..." Gu Xun''er murmured in disbelief. A group of inner court students red at Xiao Yan and shouted, "IT''S XIAO YAN''S FAULT!" "HE CAUSED ALL OF THIS!!" Chapter 94: Black Sheep and Spatial Rift Chapter 94: ck Sheep and Spatial Rift --- Chapter 91 --- "Hey, have you heard the news about Jia Nan Academy?" An amused voice echoed in a dark cave. "Jia Nan Academy... What happened to them?" Another voice filled with confusion responded. "It was a rumor, which is not far from the truth. About six days ago, Jia Nan Academy lost its most valuable resource and entered an istion trial. No one could enter, but some cultivators witnessed several kilometers of forest burned by the fiery orangish me stretching far back to the south." "If you visit that ce, you''ll find nothing but miles upon miles of charred ground." The amused voice stated as a matter of fact. The confused voice trembled slightly, "D-Don''t tell me..." "Yes, Jia Nan has lost the "Fallen Heart me." trapped in their famous zing Sky Qi Refining Tower." "How is that even possible? We are talking about the famous Holy Land, "Jia Nan Academy." for cultivators in the Northern Region." "How could they lose something that is akin to the Academy''s identity??" "Actually... It happened because of one person." "One person?" "The student of Jia Nan Academy''s inner court." "INNER COURT STUDENT? WAS THAT PERSON DUMB OR SOMETHING?!" "Do you know this student''s identity?" "Unfortunately, not. Jia Nan Academy doesn''t want to get more shame after this incident. This student is obviously the biggest "ck Sheep." in their academy''s history and might be the reason for their downfall." "Shame..." "What a shame..." "The cause of Jia Nan Academy''s ruin was its students." ... ... Contrary to everyone''s belief, Jia Nan Academy could survive two more decades with its connection and long-saved resources. However, such resources cannot getpared to the zing Sky Qi Refining Tower powered by Fallen Heart me. Simply put, Jian Nan Academy won''t be able to train its students quickly and efficiently as before. So no new powerhouse will get birthed unless they take the initiative and roam to the outside world, sharpening themselves there. This "incident." is aplete disaster. Baek Ain, hispanions, and Lan Guan left the academy two days after the incident because there was nothing to do anymore. At least he got some harvest that could help himter on. "Aih, it would be nice to see how Xiao Yan gets judged by the Jia Nan Academy." Baek Ain shook his head while flying in the sky. Sadly, the problem of the Fallen Orchid Sect and Han Feng has to get settled quickly. Not to mention Lan Guan has been nagging him about this. He did leave some parasites in the Jia Nan Academy, but those were for spying and information gathering. Their contact with him is somewhat limited because some people in the Jia Nan Academy might notice his backhand. After all, Jia Nan Academy is isted right now. Meanwhile, In Jia Nan Academy, all the elders gathered in a massive courtroom alongside several students who witnessed Xiao Yan''s activities before the incident and gazed at the young man on a wooden podium. Xiao Yan''s appearance is that of a pale-skinned and withered ghost as if life has left his body. There is a trace of regret and disbelief in his eyes. The great elder, Su Qian, mmed his hammer against the table and dered, "We shall proceed with the matter of Xiao Yan''s punishment today." "He was "literally." blinded by his desire and would get judged ordingly..." "Brother Xiao Yan..." Gu Xun''er clenched her hand helplessly. A bitter and worried feeling invaded her heart. Lighting ps echoed in the sky as heavy rain followed shortly after, making the atmosphere gloomier than earlier. Is this the end of the Protagonist? A ck-robed figure stood on a cliff miles away from the Jia Nan Academy. After watching Xiao Yan''s pale face, a soft voice that was androgynous came from the ck-robed figure''s mouth. "Don''t worry, Yan''er. I will help you from now on." Then, the figure disappeared into nothingness. On another part of the Dou Qi Continent, Baek Ain felt a weird sensation on his skin. It was an indescribable feeling for a second like something horrible was about to happen. Maybe it was his Sixth Sense. Frowning slightly, Baek Ain looked ahead and saw Lan Guan carrying hispanions with hericallyrge sword. He followed behind them silently and asked his system, "Alicia, where is Fallen Heart me right now?" Baek Ain has ced a tracker on the Fallen Heart me because such a powerful Heavenly me shouldn''t be left behind astray. [Scanning...] [Fallen Heart me is hiding in this coordinate] Alicia answered his question. Baek Ain opened the system map and frowned, thinking about something for a second. "It seems that fiery brat wasn''t so dumb, after all." Hemented lightly. On the map, Baek Ain could see a bright red dot locked between three mountains. It was close to the seaside, which washed away the heat of the Heavenly me, allowing the Fallen Heart me to hide safely. Of course, people with extraordinary senses could tell something was wrong. It would take time for them to realize a Heavenly me is hiding within those mountains, though. Baek Ain skillfully created a dyed fire avatar so that Lan Guan won''t notice and told it telepathically to reach Fallen Heart me''s location, securing the area from any possible disturbance. A golden sh disappeared into the distance, but many would mistake it as a shine of the dawn, including Lan Guan, who focuses more on pampering Lan Rou. Yes, you heard it right. "Ancestor Lan. When we return to the Fallen Orchid Sect, you will visit the Orchid Tomb, right?" She asked excitedly, hoping for a positive response from Lan Rou. Lan Rou could only roll her eyes wryly at such a question. Orchid Tomb is a sacred ce where all the Yin Yang Orchid n''s geniuses awaken their talents. To be more precise, by going there, Lan n''s members get their bloodline awakened, Of course, with a price. "I don''t know. We''ll see about that as soon as I reach the sect." Lan Rou answered vaguely, but Lan Guan was still happy to hear it. Yafei and Yi Xian have been listening to their nd conversation for hours, shaking their heads helplessly. "Let''s take a break." Baek Ain suddenly appeared beside them. "I can keep going." Lan Guan returned casually. She''s a Dou Ancestor expert, and her Dou Qi is abundant. Baek Ain sighed and pointed his finger at the front. "Trust me. You want to take a break." The four of them moved their gazes to the front and saw a massive typhoon revolving still. It wasn''t just any typhoon because a solemn expression formed on Lan Guan''s face when seeing it. "Spatial Rift..." Lan Guan mumbled in surprise. A Spatial Rift is a rare phenomenon when a tear appears in the fabric space, causing a natural disaster like a typhoon, flood, or earthquake based on the area and situation. It covers not just the area rift appeared but also the surrounding area up to 1-2 kilometers radius. And with the size of this typhoon, the tear in fabric space should be significant. "We can''t move until the rift disappears, which would take a day if not a week. If we take another route, it will take another five days." "Damn, why is nature making it difficult for us!" Lan Guan cursed, leaving Baek Ain and others speechless. Baek Ain scanned the surrounding area and said, "There is a well-protected cliff on the south." "We should go before the typhoon sucks us." The fourdies nodded as they followed Baek Ain''s lead to the cliff, making a temporary shelter. [Host, would you like to increase your Spatial Strength?] ''Oh, do you know a method to do so?'' Baek Ain questioned while leaning on a cave''s wall. [Yes] [It''s unorthodox because people of this world don''t realize it yet] [You can absorb the "Spatial Force." from the Spatial Rift and close it in process] [Ites with risk, though...] ''What risk?'' Baek Ain tilted his head. ''Pain? I''ll endure it.'' [...] [The force of Space is mightier than you thought, Host] [You only felt the neutral "Spatial Energy." which is far inferior to a full-blown wild "Spatial Energy." in the Spatial Rift. Such force could rip any Dou Ancestor apart effortlessly] "Let''s do it." Baek Ain smiled amusingly. "I might be able to break level 50 of Unrecorded Body Refining Technique with it." Chapter 95: Absorbing Spatial Rift and Divine Beasts Blood Chapter 95: Absorbing Spatial Rift and Divine Beast''s Blood --- Chapter 92 --- "You want to do What?!" Lan Guan felt a numbness spread on her face after listening to Baek Ain''s way of resolving the Spatial Rift. Spatial Rift is a natural urrence. Many people tried to find a method to close it for centuries, but even people with Dou Venerate''s strength said it was such a hassle. It''s possible to fix Spatial Rift, which only massive ns(or factions) on the Central ins can do. After all, they possessed powerful Dou Venerates and above. However, for a mere Dou Ancestor who just started a path of Spatial Strength, Spatial Rift is a terrifying force that could rip them apart into nothing but blood mist. It is simply a suicide. No, it is courting death. "Don''t give me that face." Baek Ain rolled his eyes. "You barely knew anything about me." "How could you know if you never tried?" Yafei giggled andmented, "Let him be, Senior Guan." "He could handle it." "You..." Lan Guan watched Lan Rou have the sameid-back expression as Yafei, feeling disbelief at their trust in this man. Lan Guan knew the mysterious man before her was probably the most talented person she ever met in herst century. Not only was his cultivation realm close to her, but he also mastered intent. Not to mention this fellow killed the Old Ground Demon Ghost when being a 6-Star Dou Emperor. That was months ago, and many people don''t trust such ridiculous news, Lan Guan included. It''s not like Lan Guan doesn''t trust Baek Ain, as she has never seen him fight seriously. Lan Guan nced at Lan Rou and saw a brimming confidence in her gray-colored eyes, causing the aged cultivator to sigh. "Senior, want to make a bet with me?" Yi Xian suddenly proposed with a small smile. "Bet?" "Yup, Bet." Yi Xian winked at Baek Ain and continued, "I bet Ain could resolve the Spatial Rift. If he can''t do it, I''ll give you a precious 6-Tier Pill called a Rejuvenation Pill." "Of course, if you lose... I want something of a simr value." When she heard Yi Xian emphasizing the loss part, Lan Guan huffed and responded sternly, "Hmph! You better prepare that 6-Tier Pill in a gift box soon." "As for something of a simr value. I''ll give you one of my treasured wines at Fallen Orchid Sect." ''You''re really that addicted, huh?'' Baek Ain and his lovers thought while giving Lan Guan a strange look. It''s okay to drink alcohol, but please do it in moderation. Lan Guan clearly didn''t understand that because she had been chugging several jugs of wine in thest six hours. Weirdly, she''s not drunk or speaking gibberish. Not giving Lan Guan a chance to take her words back, Yi Xian smiled and said, "Then the bet is officially set." "Hehe, darling~! Do your best~!!" Yi Xian cheered for Baek Ain, making Lan Guan''s mouth twitch in annoyance. A wry smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face because Yi Xian would only do something like this when she was confident. Fortunately, she has such good backing in the form of a lover. Shaking his head, Baek Ain stepped out of the cave they had just made and used Super Jump to leap into the sky. He gazed into the massive typhoon created and enhanced by the Spatial Rift. "Alicia, I''d be able to lessen the damage with your method, right?." Baek Ain uttered while approaching the typhoon. [Yes, immediately broke through into the center of the storm. You should be able to retain your physique despite some injuries and temper it with wild Spatial Strength] Alicia gave him the affirmation. Baek Ain stopped a few meters from the typhoon and reached for it with his left hand. A wild force of Spatial Strength made contact with his skin and tore it slightly. "Shit!" He cursed inwardly. [I told you already] Aliciamented as a matter of fact. [Even with your superior physique, such a thing as wild Spatial Strength is still dangerous] "I know, I know." Baek Ain waved his hand casually. "I''m just testing the water, okay? Sheesh, Stop being too harsh on me." [...] If Alicia could roll her eyes, she would do it now. Baek Ain employed Jade-like Enhancement to his whole body and ran the Unrecorded Body Refining Technique, causing Dou Qi to burst rapidly inside his muscle. He reached the typhoon for the second time and saw the violent wind cause some scratches on his skin. He smiled and stacked Super Jump up to one hundred times and coated his hand with de intent, tearing through the outeryer of the typhoon. SWOOSH! BOOM! As if he was getting swallowed, Baek Ain closed his eyes and trusted Sixth Sense to find the center of this ce. Hours seemingly have passed, but when Baek Ain opened his eyes, only a few minutes parted. Baek Ain hovered in the eye of the storm and noticed an adult palm-sized hole below him, sucking the surrounding air and Dou Qi. [That''s the Spatial Rift] Alicia informed him. [You were lucky it was an adult palm-sized tear because anything above that would be too much for you, Host] Baek Ain chuckled and recited the Record of Burning World in his head, causing a golden me to burst from his skin. He slowly sank toward the Spatial Rift and endured the extreme pressure. Even Baek Ain''s Pain Resistance(SS) was rendered useless against it. Baek Ain regted his breathing and endured the pain, using every inch of his body to absorb "Spatial Strength." inside this Spatial Rift. One second. Two seconds. Three seconds. Each second feels like an hour, but Baek Ain persists as his flesh and bones were "literally." torn into mush and dust. [The Unrecorded Body Refining Technique has leveled up] [Healing Factor(S) activated] Several notifications about Baek Ain''s skills upgrade echoed in his head, but he didn''t care about those. He solely focused on absorbing "Spatial Strength." and stored it inside his body. Following Alicia''s instructions, Baek Ain guided the "Spatial Strength." into every fiber of his body. It was a delicate operation and needed extreme precision because one mistake would cause his body to copse. "This is the right time to consume this..." "I want to save this for my Dou Venerate Realm''s breakthrough. But whatever, I could absorb it just fine now." A drop of bright purple blood appeared out of thin air. It was incredibly mysterious, with rich energy and runes swimming inside it. Yes, Baek Ain obtained this from his quest''s reward. An S-Grade Divine Beast''s Blood. [Name: Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Blood] [Type: Essence Blood] [Grade: S+] [Description: Ashen-Eyed Behemoth is a variant of Amethyst Behemoth, a Divine Beast from a faraway universe. This Behemoth is less bloodthirsty than other behemoths, but that doesn''t mean it is weak because its name isn''t just a name. Ashen-Eyed Behemoth is a beast with unique pupils that restrict Time and Space] ROOOOOOOOOOOOOARR!!! A beastly roar reverberated from the eye of the storm and spread for over ten miles, causing a change in the sky. Even the Mighty Rajang''s Thunder Soul couldn''t help but tremble instinctively. All of a sudden, the gloomy blue sky bes crimson red. Of course, to the scope of ten miles only. Fortunately, this area is barren, so only Baek Ain and hispanions could witness such a scene. Baek Ain grabbed the drop of purple blood with both hands, feeling the runes crawl onto his skin. "Hmm?" He noticed the physical changes from the 100 Mimicry Technique had declined, returning him to his former appearance. He has returned to a handsome young man with neck-length white hair, a somewhat yful face, and a slim yetpact build. Anyway, the face mask and his clothes have reduced to dust when contacting the Spatial Rift hours ago. Yes, he''s butt-naked now. Thud! An extreme pulse suddenly invaded Baek Ain''s heart. BAM! All of his skin crumbled like sand. Crack! All of his bones shattered into dust. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGHHHHHHHH!!!" Baek Ain let out a painful roar, but he didn''t let such a pain wash his mind. He kept resisting the influence of the Divine Beast''s blood, absorbing it with all his will. [Ding! Cursed Left-Eye reacted with Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Blood] [Ding! Cinder''s Eyes have evolved into an unknown path] "My lord!" "My lord!" "My lord!" "Help Him! Use our body as his shield and supplement his body with our gifted flesh and blood!" All the parasites in Baek Ain''s body flowed out and formed a cocoon around him. It was a grotesque-looking cocoon with pulsating flesh and bones scattered around it. Baek Ain was conscious all this time, smiling at his creation''s actions. Far from the bizarre nature change, Lan Guan opened her mouth and shouted, "WHAT THE FUCK?!" "What the fuck is that brat doing??!" "What kind of heavenly treasure did he possess to cause such a change in nature? Just look at that menacing crimson sky. Heaven even despised him for some reason!!" Lan Rou, Yafei, and Yi Xian naturally nced at each other and giggled helplessly. That''s our man, they thought. As hours passed, the typhoon became smaller and smaller before finally shrinking to a small house size. Lan Guan blinked her eyes and saw a silhouette inside the typhoon, hovering in the air motionlessly. "Ain?" She frowned slightly. Is it just her, or has Baek Ain be shorter than before? Even though the difference wasn''t muchpared to before, it was still noticeable. The typhoon disappeared and revealed a naked young man. He''s around 6''2 feet or 187 centimeters with dashing neck-length white hair and some ck spots. His face is that of a handsome yetposed master of humble origin. And His physique is incredibly lean yet toned as if heaven and earth sculpted it. Even Lan Guan drooled slightly upon the sight of it. Lan Guan swallowed hard and looked down at the dangling beast between Baek Ain''s legs. Her eyes widened in shock, which caused something to awaken and wants to reach for it. Unfortunately, she was a few kilometers away and could only imagine by grasping air. "S-So Big, how could it be so big~?!" She shouted frustratedly. Chapter 96: Fallen Orchid Sects Fate (1) Chapter 96: Fallen Orchid Sect''s Fate (1) --- Chapter 93 --- [Ding! The Unrecorded Body Refining Technique has reached level 50] [Ding! You have attained small sess in "One-Star Behemoth Physique."] [Ding! You have fully absorbed "Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Essence Blood." into your body] [Ding! You gained Divine Behemoth''s Blessing and Inheritance Ability] [Divine Behemoth''s Blessing: Life Energy +150%] [Bloodthirsty State(S)] [Ding! You have absorbed an immense amount of Spatial Strength and raised your skill by one great realm] [Spatial Strength(C+) >>> Spatial Strength(B+)] [Ding! Cinder''s Eyes(A) and Cursed Left Eye(C+) have been influenced by "Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Essence Blood." and evolved into unknown path] [Confirming the unknown path...] [Since there was no negative influence, the two skills have sessfully evolved!] [Cursed Left Eye(C+) >>> Profound Temporal Eye(C+)] [Cinder''s Eyes(A) >>> Ashen''s Eyes(A)] [Ding! Jade-like Enhancement has be stronger] [Jade-like Enhancement(A+) >>> Jade-like Enhancement(S)] [Ding! You have leveled up] [You have reached 4-Star Dou Ancestor Realm] Baek Ain opened his eyes and revealed a pair of mysterious pupils. His left eye has gained a terrifying change. Unlike the usual hazel-gold, the color of Baek Ain''s left eye has turned into mystic blue with a cracked pupil as if it was a ruined clock. The gap of these cracks released thin Temporal Feeling. On the other hand, Baek Ain''s right eye also not lose in terms of mysteriousness. When he uses Cinder''s Eyes Skill, a spark always appears to cover his pupil with a red hue. Yet now, the former red hue has long disappeared and been reced with ashen gray color, making Baek Ain''s right eye more menacing than before. Baek Ain explored the new sensation in his eyes and witnessed several lines in the air. These lines weren''t Dou Qi but Spatial Strength and Temporal Flow. Of course, Baek Ain couldn''t do anything but view these lines(especially the Temporal Flow) right now. However, he could bend them under his will upon reaching a proper realm. Baek Ain looked down and saw his little brother dangling freely, shaking his head because the clothes he created couldn''t handle wild Spatial Strength. "They also paid some prices, huh?" He checked his parasites and noticed nearly all had gone into hibernation. Three parasites out of sixty nines are still up and significantly weakened by Baek Ain''s transformation. "Misery, Sorrow, Grief. Are you okay?" "Yes, my lord." A calm voice echoed in Baek Ain''s head. "We are fine..." Sorrow added silently. "W-We lost so much precious bioenergy by you, my lord. As your parasite, I''m unbearably embarrassed at myck of ability to support you." Grief looked at her fellow parasites and continued, "It would take two months for us to recover, my lord. Unfortunately, we can''t assist you besides bing new clothes within that period..." They have assisted Baek Ain with his cultivation, increasing his internal organ''s function, and many others. It was their divine mandate, the sole purpose of their births, yet they couldn''t do it now. Such a shame. As parasites, they couldn''t evenmunicate with Baek Ain brightly like usual. Baek Ain chuckled and shook his head, "It''s fine." "Your assistance helped me absorb Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Blood perfectly." "My lord..." The three parasites felt touched. "Well, cover my bare body first and try your best to recover as much Bioenergy as possible before we reach Fallen Orchid Sect." Baek Ain reassured them whilending on the ground. Three pulses of flesh crept out of Baek Ain''s pale skin, covering him with threeyers of armor before morphing into a long-sleeved white shirt and a pair of ck pants. On top of that, a gray-colored cloak appeared on his shoulders. "Nice." Baek Ain stretched slightly, ncing at the Spatial Rift that had long gone from the air. He has absorbed all the violent Spatial Energy in the area, so the typhoon is no longer causing a problem. Crack! Baek Ain used Super Jump and noticed a deep dent in the ground below, spreading a few meters like a spiderweb. He frowned as his physical strength became more powerful, which caused his routine to be unusable. Baek Ain''s Super Jump won''t cause such damage unless he wants to, so this is definitely a surprise. ''I always controlled my power... It seems I have to calibrate my strength again.'' Baek Ain sighed wryly. Returning to hispanion''s side, Baek Ain was "immediately." greeted by Lan Guan. "How did you do it!?" Lan Guan grabbed Baek Ain''s arm with an exaggerated expression. "Do what?" Baek Ain returned weirdly. This woman, her gaze changed when staring at him. Lan Guan''s gaze is "clearly." filled with endless curiosity and lust! Wait, lust? Even though Baek Ain wasn''t the best at reading women''s moods, he knew the gaze of horny women. After all, he lived and was "literally." apanied by three of them. Lan Guan possessed such a mood right now. Then, Baek Ain realized Dou Ancestor Expert had extreme senses and could see far away clearly. ''Which means, She has seen my dick!'' He cursed in his mind. ''Fuck!!'' [Aih, a blessing, and curse at the same time...] Aliciamented with a troubled tone. [The possessor of "Golden Rod." always has a hard time, especially when ites to women and cheated men] [Isn''t this good, host?] [Your harem is expanding steadily] She added, teasing Baek Ain about this situation. ''Good, your ass!'' Baek Ain screamed internally. ... ... Their journey continued, and Lan Guan sometimes would steal a nce at Baek Ain''s crotch. The threediesughed at this scene because it was understandable to be swayed by Baek Ain''s monster. After all, they had experienced it themselves on the bed. Baek Ain smiled weakly and focused on the new skills, familiarizing himself with them throughout the journey. Profound Temporal Eyes have a simr function before evolving, but Baek Ain won''t suffer as much as a headache. He could see more than thirty seconds in the future while maintaining his vision. More than that, the future will be blurry. If Baek Ain was in a fierce battle, he could do five to ten seconds without a problem. Even with Parallel Thoughts, seeing into the future requires a lot of mental energy. Baek Ain wished Yao Men and the Old Ground Demon Ghost had Mental-Training Technique. Sadly, their pieces of memory don''t contain such information. As for Ashen''s Eyes, there wasn''t much change in uses. Baek Ain could control Spatial Strength way better than when he didn''t use this skill. For example, his Spatial Strength is currently at B+ Grade. When Ashen''s Eyes are activated, that B+ instantly bes A, allowing Baek Ain to enter a new realm of Spatial Maniption. Baek Ain tried tobine both powers, and his Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Blood seemed agitated, warning him to wait and grow first. Lan Guan and Lan Rou felt a familiar sensation from a distance. They looked in front and saw a row of mountains circling a beautiful clear blueke. To Lan Guan, it''s been weeks since she saw this beautiful scenery. Meanwhile, Lan Rou blinked her eyes and helplessly smiled as no matter how much she despised the Yin Yan Orchid n, this scenery remained pure in her heart. Around theke, Lan Rou could see several ancient buildings made of ck bricks. She looked down and noticed a small tree on the hill of a mountain, having a swing and statue. Baek Ain matched the direction of Lan Rou''s gaze and saw the exact location. ''I''ll sign in to that ceter.'' He thought curiously. "Follow me. There is an array around the mountain. You can''t enter without a key." Lan Guanmented while escorting them into a specific line of the array. The array is invisible to the naked eye, but Baek Ain''s eyes aren''t ordinary. "This is..." Baek Ain was surprised. He could see a massive dome of invisible force covering the entire mountain row and Fallen Orchid Sect, protecting them from outside''s influence. Lan Guan flicked her wrist and opened the array three seconds before hurrying them to enter. "Go!" She looked back to check everything within one mile and closed the entrance. As Baek Ain and others entered, ck smoke appeared three miles away, revealing a group of people with sinister smiles. "Kekeke, we have found the entrance." Laugheres from a man. If Lan Guan were here, she would recognize this man. After all, this man is the one who dered war against her sect months ago. "Xiao Long, you can break the array now, right?" Han Feng nced at the white-haired elder near him. The white-haired elder replied proudly, "The Ten Thousand Orchid Lock Arrays is famous in my generation, but breaking it wasn''t impossible. As long as I could pinpoint the entrance, breaking it open would only take twelve hours." "But aren''t you worried about those four helpers?" Han Feng sneered and returned, "Just mere Dou Emperors and a Dou Ancestor? What can they do against me and our group?" "Small time, small time." "Six Path Reincarnation me is destined to be mine~!!" Chapter 97: Fallen Orchid Sects Fate (2) Chapter 97: Fallen Orchid Sect''s Fate (2) --- Chapter 94 --- Upon entering the array, the scenery Baek Ain and others saw before changed drastically. The scene of a blueke encircled by a row of mountains became even more beautiful, but one thing caught their attention. Unlike Jia Nan Academy, Fallen Orchid Sect didn''t restrain nor trap the Six Path Reincarnation me. In the center of the blueke, two giant ck and white carp swam freely and moved around in a flow-like state. They revolved around each other before disappearing into wisps of mes. The mes swam in the air and reached a majestic pagoda, where a statue of a woman in a white robe meditated calmly. The woman''s appearance is simr to Lan Rou, which is beautiful and pleasant. "Rou-!" Baek Ain nced at his lover and saw a frown on her beautiful face. "How unpleasant..." Lan Rou muttered in displeasure. "The n hated me to the bones, and they dared to pull something like this out of their ass." "Worship my past self, hmph! Those old farts must have gone crazy." "Eh..." Baek Ain was speechless. At first, He expected a longing speech from Lan Rou, but she outright insulted her rtives, whether they died or not in this era. He knew her rtionship with Yin Yang Orchid n was horrible. But not this horrible! Even Yi Xian and Yafei, who have listened to Lan Rou''s story when changing her clothes, didn''t expect this. Lan Rou is a woman of a few words. If she said something long, it''s either something she loved(Baek Ain) or something she hated to the bones and annoyances like her former family and many others. A weak smile appeared on Lan Guan''s face because she expected this to happen when bringing Lan Rou to the Fallen Orchid Sect. "Late Elders, what have you done in the Yin Yan Orchid CLan to anger the Ancestor Orchid to this state..." She sighed in defeat. Even if Lan Guan wanted to know more, the text about Yin Yang Orchid n has long gone in history. Not to mention she''s only the 3rd generation of the youngdy with impure Lan''s Bloodline, so this is out of her scope already. The fraction of information Lan Guan knew couldn''t bepared to Lan Rou, who has lived four lives. A presence appeared out of nowhere as a woman in a ck robe jumped from thin air. She gazed at Lan Guan with a surprised expression and said, "Guan, you''re back!" "How was the Jia Nan Academy? You should be able to get us some helpers, right?" "Sect master." Lan Guan smiled at the woman in ck. "I''m back, and bring some backup. Even though these people aren''t from the Jia Nan Academy, they are famous and strong in the ck Corner Region." "Some might surprise you to the very core." The Sect Master of Fallen Orchid Sect, Lan Tianxue, frowned inwardly and faced four youthful figures. From appearances alone, they are clearly one century younger than her. Yet her face froze when looking at Lan Rou. "O-O-Orchid Ancestor!" "You..." Lan Rou squinted her eyes at the Fallen Orchid Sect''s Master. She pondered and awkwardly continued, "Are you perhaps my seventh brother''s third child, Lan Tianxue? Or Huoxue?" "I forgot because the Lan n is expanding like no tomorrow in the past." "I-It''s you-!" Lan Tianxue rolled her eyes and fainted on the spot. "..." Lan Rou. "Sect master!" Lan Guan caught Lan Tianxue''s body, preventing her from falling into theke. She gave Lan Rou a troubled look and sighed helplessly. "Haa..." "Follow me, everyone. I''ll summon other elders and the grand elder to greet youter, Ancestor Lan." Baek Ain shook his head gently andmented, "Your family sure is interesting." Lan Rou rolled her eyes and returned, "They weren''t in the past." Baek Ain chuckled and decided not to ask more. They entered the small pce near the altar and were "quickly." greeted with a rich fire dou qi, more profound than dou qi energy in the Jia Nan Academy. It was a surprise because the Six Path Reincarnation me is weaker than Fallen Heart me in fire energy. And Fallen Orchid Sect also has morendmass than Jia Nan Academy. Yet the dou qi here is better by two times. The concentration is clearly thicker and better in theke''s center. "Half-Saint''s essence." Lan Rou suddenly opened her mouth. "My former body is a Half-Saint, possessing a rich essence for anyone below the Half-Saint Realm. It''s been almost four centuries, so thisnd was "probably." blessed by it." "Is that why the dou qi here was richer than Jia Nan Academy?" Baek Ain asked Lan Guan. Lan Guan nodded and answered, "Yes." "It''s all a blessing from the Orchid Ancestor." Lan Rou sneered andmented, "I bet even the array that protected this ce uses my former body''s essence." "Haha, yeah..." Lan Guan could onlyugh bitterly. Yafei and Yi Xian have weird looks on their faces. "Isn''t this a good thing, Sister Rou?" Yi Xian tilted her head in confusion. Lan Rou rubbed her forehead and replied, "It''s not." "What?" Yafei reacted weirdly this time. Lan Rou looked at her fellow sisters and continued, "I don''t me you for not understanding the value of Half-Saint, who failed to break through into Saint Realm. Fei, Xian." "It''s indeed a blessing for thisnd but also a curse." As if she knew something, Lan Guan could only cover her face in shame because the following lines from Lan Rou''s mouth were why the Fallen Orchid Sect was hiding and not really famous in the outside world. "Oh, that''s why..." Baek Ain also grasped what Lan Rou meant by blessing and curse. However, she''s more brutal in her wording than he thought. "The Fallen Orchid Sect is weak." Lan Rou nced at Lan Guan. "It''s so weak that they hide in this mountain range." "So what if they have the essence of Half-Saint? It''s useless because they can''t protect it. Over three centuries have passed, and none of the members(including the Sect Master and elders) have reached Dou Venerate Realm. What a shame..." "Damn..." Baek Ain gave his stern lover an awed look. Lan Rou grasped Baek Ain''s shoulder and added, "Looks, Ain! He''s 16 and has reached the 4-Star Dou Ancestor Realm." "Aren''t you ashamed of being surpassed by a junior whose age isn''t even two decades yet!" [Oh, wow. Lan Roupared you to others like an Asian mom in a family gathering] Alicia said as a matter of fact. Baek Ain chuckled inwardly and responded, ''She''s a cultivator.'' Lan Rou''s rambling wasn''t over as she looked at the pirs nearby and groaned, "All of you! Yes, all of you who hid in the shadows and only watched from afar! Don''t you have shame, huh?" "We didn''t dare, Orchid Ancestor!" Several figures appeared and bowed before Lan Rou, revering her politely. Since the Sect Master has gone up, the other elders obviously caught her movement and hid in the shadow, thinking someone was invading the Orchid Pce. Meanwhile, Lan Guan''s eyes widened as she looked at Baek Ain with a shocked expression, "You''re SIXTEEN?!" "Hehe... I''m just a little bit talented." Baek Ain scratched his neck, responding to Lan Guan humbly. "A little bit talented? Fuck you!" Lan Guan was a brash woman. She spoke her thoughts directly without minding the environment sometimes. Baek Ain shrugged and allowed Lan Rou to lead this situation. "Hold an ancestral meeting in fifteen minutes and gather all your pitiful members." Lan Rou red at the bowing elders. "And you, wake up that littless." She said to Lan Guan. Lan Guan nodded awkwardly and responded, "Y-Yes!" Watching the elders leave, Lan Rou sighed and said, "This is more annoying than I thought." "I''m here only for Six Path Reincarnation me." "What do you mean?" Baek Ain was curious. Lan Rou smiled and responded, "I was nning to give you the Six Path Reincarnation me." "Also, the Half-Saint''s Essence for Yafei and Yi Xian to fix their foundation, if possible." "Wow." Baek Ain, Yafei, and Yi Xian reacted simultaneously. Chapter 98: Fallen Orchid Sects Fate (3) Chapter 98: Fallen Orchid Sect''s Fate (3) --- Chapter 95 --- Fifteen minutester. Fallen Orchid Sect''s elders, grand elder, and sect master gathered in the Orchid Pce. They sat around a long stone-carved table and stared at Lan Rou with a revered look. Well, she was their ancestor in a way. It''s understandable. Baek Ain, Yafei, and Yi Xian were "directly." given a special seat near Lan Rou. It caused almost everyone in the room to stare at them with curious gazes. Of course, Lan Guan wasn''t part of it because she knew these people''s rtionship with Lan Rou. She gave Baek Ain a questioning gaze as Lan Rou''s statement fifteen minutes ago bothered her. A brat who probably hasn''t grown his bottom hair was more powerful than her. Not to mention his cultivation is two sub-level higher than hers, which is like a p on the face for Lan Guan. ''Why are you staring at me like that?'' Baek Ain weakly smiled when looking at Lan Guan''s hostile gaze. As everyone gathered in the room, Lan Rou pped her hand onto the rock table and said, "Let''s start the meeting." Even though she didn''t say much, the Fallen Sect''s elders, grand elder, and master trembled upon hearing her voice. Lan Rou stared at the Fallen Orchid Sect''s Master and said, "Tianxue." "Y-Yes, Ancestor!" A voice responded immediately. "Are you the only pure Lan n member left in this ce?" Lan Rou went straight to the topic. Lan Tianxue was surprised by her question and replied, "No, Ancestor." Pointing at the meek-looking woman beside herself, Lan Tianxue opened her mouth and answered, "Grand Elder of our sect is also a pure Lan n member, Lan Mingxi. She''s the daughter of Orchid Ancestor 9th Brother and the most talented member right now." "Um... W-Well, we also didn''t marry and preserve our virginity for three centuries." The meek-looking woman stared at Lan Rou and nodded helplessly, blushing because a topic like this was "rarely." brought up to the table. It''s not like they don''t want to marry, but every male member of the Lan n was "thoroughly." killed in the past. And searching for a partner with a strong bloodline enough to overpower Lan n''s Bloodline is hard. Also, Demonic Practitioner is in a weird spot where they can''t conceive a child from other factions. They have tried it, and none of them were sessful. And now the only remaining pure members are Lan Tianxue and Lan Mingxi, who upied Sect Leader and Grand Elder''s position in the Fallen Orchid Sect. Since they have to maintain their purity and beauty, Lan Tianxue and Lan Mingxi have to train specific Dou Qi Method, causing their cultivation to develop extremely slowly yet firmly in the foundation. Strictly speaking, Lan Tianxue and Lan Mingxi look younger than Lan Guan because of this exact Dou Qi Method. They appeared in their mid-twenties despite being older than Lan Guan by one and a quarter centuries. "Tch, I see... You two cultivated that hideous Dou Qi Method." Lan Roumented, realizing something in the silence of Fallen Orchid Sect''s Master and Grand Elder. "Don''t you know the consequences of training a Pure Orchid Body?" "After the threshold stage, you two will be nothing but breeding stock to birth pure Lan Offsprings. You couldn''t change the Dou Qi Method because the Pure Orchid Body changed your body to be more fertile and suitable to carry a child." "You two should be less than 300 years old, which means the Pure Orchid Body has formedpletely." "Why are you doing this to yourself?" Lan Rou couldn''t understand the foolish choice these fes picked. Lan Tianxue and Lan Mingxi stared at each other before smiling helplessly. "Orchid Ancestor-!" Lan Tianxue tried to call Lan Rou by her title. Lan Rou frowned and said, "Just call me like you used to do before." "Then... Great Aunt." Lan Tianxue nodded. "Even though you hated the Lan n to the bones, Mingxi and I loved it so much." "We were born and grew up in this n." "We couldn''t bear to watch it disappear in history and build this sect with little-to-no foundation at the beginning. Of course, growing to this stage is all thanks to your Half-Saint''s Essence, Six Path Reincarnation me, and the Great Lan Library, where all n Techniques recorded(though some disappeared because of the war), which we dug three centuries ago..." "As the remaining pure descendant of the Yin Yan Orchid n, I have watched my father, mother, and everyone perish. I didn''t me you for hating the n becausete elders did some despicable things, but not everyone is bad." "That''s why Mingxi and I decided to revive the n with a better and uncorrupted foundation, erasing anything rted to bad influences from the former experience of the n." "I even burned the Blood Ritual Text." Lan Tianxue added, which caused Lan Rou to raise her eyebrow. Lan Rou stared at Lan Tianxue and said, "You know the Blood Ritual also could create a pure bloodline and revive the n even faster, right?" Lan Mingxi took over this time and answered, "We did, but what''s the point of taking thete elders'' path? It causes you and us so much suffering." "I know you suffered a lot because ofte elders. My father once told me a story about it as he opposed such a disgusting ritual." Lan Rou was quiet when hearing Lan Mingxi''s answer. Her expression sank as she took a deep breath because Fallen Orchid Sect and the remaining pure descendant of Lan n actually took a better turn. They paid a sacrifice by erasing a lot of ancestry text and practicing the hideous Dou Qi Method, but they are a lot better than in the past. ''These two nieces are more sensible than those hateful elders.'' Lan Rou thought while seizing Lan Tianxue and Lan Mingxi. Their cultivation is at the 5-Star Dou Ancestor Realm, which is not bad for people who cultivate Pure Orchid Body. Tapping her finger on the table, Lan Rou makes the Fallen Orchid Sect''s elders nervous. She nced at all of them and said, "Very well. I''ll help the Fallen Orchid Sect the best I can." "Even though my strength is only 2-Star Dou Emperor, strengthening the array defense around the mountain shouldn''t be a problem." "Thank you, Great Ancestor~!" The elders, grand elder, and sect master reacted happily upon hearing Lan Rou''s words. They are on the verge of kneeling again. Lan Rou snorted at their reaction and added, "Don''t be too happy." "Our enemy is two Half-Step Dou Venerate with a dozen Dou Ancestors, so calm your horse down." As if a bucket of cold water was "abruptly." thrown on their face, the people from Fallen Orchid Sect shut their mouths. "That matters aside if you want to revive the Yin Yang Orchid n. I advised you to relocate this sect somewhere, preferably close to the ck-Corner Region so that you could grow properly and hide from outsiders'' greed." "Why ck-Corner Region?" An elder raised his hand. Lan Rou pointed her finger at Baek Ain and replied, "Because this guy is the big boss there." Everyone looked at the white-looking young man beside Lan Rou, questioning his credibility and power. Baek Ain could onlyugh because his disguise was "actually." ruined a few days ago, which caused them to not recognize him as the White Fang of the ck-Corner Region or de God. Even Lan Guan blushed when recalling the moment of Baek Ain''s bareness. Lan Rou rolled her eyes and said, "Don''t look at my Ain like that... He''s stronger than all of youbined." "Eh?" They were shocked this time. Baek Ain shrugged and sensed a spatial disturbance outside, giving Lan Rou a signal. It was toote. BOOOOOOOOM!! A loud explosion noise rmed everyone in the room. "Invaders!" Lan Tianxue rose from her seat. "Who is it?" Lan Mingxi tried to use her dou qi sense. Baek Ain sighed andmented, "Han Feng and his henchmen." "They are faster than I expected." "I''ll repel them out." "Rou, fix the array." He continued while disappearing into thin air. "Okay." Lan Rou nodded, believing in Baek Ain''s ability. Lan Tianxue is worried about this situation and asks, "Great Aunt. Is this okay? That acquaintance of yours is still young? Even though he was talented, Han Feng is even more powerful than me." Lan Rou chuckled and answered, "Heh, Don''t worry." "My statement earlier is nothing but fact. And you know what?" "My Ain is the Strongest." Chapter 99: Fallen Orchid Sects Fate (4) Chapter 99: Fallen Orchid Sect''s Fate (4) --- Chapter 96 --- Baek Ain teleported out with his newly mastered Spatial Strength and saw a group of dark-robed people on top of a mountain below the entrance Lan Guan opened for them half an hour ago. He frowned as he activated Profound Temporal Eye and mumbled, "They actually cracked open the secret entrance? It seems Han Feng is more prepared than I thought." Baek Ain just peeked thirty seconds into the past and saw a white-haired elder using his dou technique, breaking open the entrance of the array. He looked down at the small shrine where Six Path Reincarnation me lived. Even though Baek Ain wasn''t a master in array creation, he could still create a simple array to hide Heavenly me''s Aura. "Don''t move from there, or you''d get caught." Baek Ain warned the Six Path Reincarnation me with telepathy. Bizarrely, the Heavenly me responded positively as a wisp of ck and white fire lingered inside Orchid Ancestor''s Statue. A smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face, "You''re easy to deal withpared to that fiery brat." Of course, the fiery brat in question is the Fallen Heart me. Six Path Reincarnation me has a more delicate nature as it wasn''t "actually." restricted by Fallen Heart me, but Baek Ain wonders what deals this Heavenly me makes with his lover, Lan Rou. Lan Rou hasn''t said anything about it, which caused Baek Ain''s curiosity to grow even more. "Well, Rou will tell me about it sooner orter." Baek Ain nced at Han Feng''s group. He pulled Severed Light and said, "Let''s reduce the number of cockroaches first." "Let''s see how strong a half-step Dou Venerate is, shall we?" [You''re starting to be a battle maniac, host] Aliciamented with an amused tone. "Is that a bad thing?" [Depend] [At least you''re not the kind of idiot who lets enemies power up thousand times and gets beaten instead] "Seriously, Alicia? I''m not dumb nor too much of a battle maniac like a certain race with a tail out there." Baek Ain''s mouth twitched in disbelief. [I know, host] [Just a reminder] "Whatever..." ... ... Han Feng scouted the area with his eyes and saw something flickering in theke. He frowned but couldn''t spot anything for some reason. "Xiao Long, do you sense something weird?" The white-haired elder blinked and answered, "No, I can''t sense anything nearby. This mountain is barren and only filled with magical beasts." "The Fallen Orchid Sect should be on the banks of theke." Han Feng didn''t like this sensation and asked the other half-step Dou Venerate in the group. "What about you, Li Qinghe?" He nced at the woman wearing a green robe. The woman in the green robe is Li Qinge, or what many people know as Dragon-eyed Mistress. She appeared to be in herte thirties with deep green hair and some wrinkles on her lower eyes, which were shining with redness. Li Qinghe snorted andmented, "Don''t call my name so casually, Han Feng." "Know your ce." ''This bitchy granny.'' Han Feng''s expression bes cold. Yes, Li Qinghe is an old dou practitioner who regained her youth but still wants to appear younger. It''s one of the reasons why she chose to team up with Han Feng because he was a renowned alchemist in Dou Qi Continent. He obviously could create some pills that make her feel youthful. Li Qinghe closed her eyes slightly and sensed the surroundings, sensing a wave of Spatial Strength nearby. Her eyes widened as she shouted, "Dodge!" BOOM! Everyone was "literally." dumbfounded by the sudden attack out of nowhere. Some lower Dou Ancestors couldn''t react before getting minced into small cubes. "The fuck?!" Han Feng reacted in time, flying away from the mountain. He looked down and saw a white-haired young man with a de stabbed onto one of his subordinates. By the disbelief look on his subordinate face, he''s died without realizing what''sing. Baek Ain pulled his de out andmented, "As expected of Half-Step Dou Venerate, even my stealth technique is detected." "You bastard! I''ll kill you!" Han Feng was furious because a quarter of his subordinates got demolished instantly. Baek Ain smiled and taunted, "Come and try then." "You!" Before Han Feng could attack, Li Qinghe rushed toward Baek Ain and sent a palm strike. A powerful gust of wind followed and smashed against Baek Ain. Baek Ain stretched his right hand and mmed it against Li Qinghe''s attack, scowling because she actually enhanced the wind gush with Spatial Strength. BOOM! Baek Ain''s hair flew everywhere, but not a single scratch was "obviously." inflicted upon his body. Li Qinghe stared solemnly and mumbled, "What a defense. My dragon earth-tearing palm actually couldn''t scratch him..." "Sky-Locking Formation!" Xiao Long took his chance, formingplicated hand signs. He pointed his fingers at Baek Ain and chanted, "Evil seal within one chain, ten chains bind darkness and everything inside it." "Hmm?" Baek Ain felt a weird sensation in his body. Everything bes extremely heavy as if the entire mountain was "abruptly." thrown onto his shoulders. Baek Ain''s strength and movement speed also weakened by 30%, which piqued his interest. Baek Ain gave Xiao Long a curious look and said, "You learned some good stuff, huh?" "Well, this wasn''t enough to weaken me." He used Super Jump and reached for Xiao Long''s neck, shocking the white-haired elder. "10th Chain!" Xiao Long waved his hand. BANG! "You can also use it like this?" Baek Ain''s right hand stopped a few centimeters from Xiao Long''s neck. An invisible chain seemed to lock around his wrist. "Qinghe, Han Feng! Attack!" Li Qinghe and Han Feng appeared on each side of Baek Ain, bombarding him with their dou techniques. "Dragon Flow Beam..." A dragon-headed energy covered fifteen meters of area and swam toward Baek Ain. "Sea Heart me, Burn him down!" An intense blue me appeared and chased after Baek Ain''s body. SWOOOOOOOSH! BOOOOM! The three experts looked at the cloud of ck smoke, expecting a painful groan, yet nothing came out. "Is he dead?" Han Feng squinted his eyes, staring into the ck smoke weirdly. "Hmph, that brat, he didn''t evenst long against my Sea Heart me." "I''m far from dead." A voice suddenly appeared behind Han Feng. CRACK! BAM! "Aaargh..." A painful scream came from Han Feng''s mouth as he was "suddenly." sted to another mountain. Han Feng felt like a high-ranked magical beast mmed its body against him, breaking some of his bones. The force is too enormous for his frail alchemist body. Even if Han Feng had experimented with his body, he could only increase his strength by one or two levels. That''s nothingpared to Baek Ain, who has trained Unrecorded Body Refining Technique to level 50 and fused with Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Essence Blood. Baek Ain''s physical strength is simr to that of the youngling''s divine beast currently, something that Han Feng couldn''t resist. So what if his strength decreased by 30? Han Feng''s defense is still thin paper before it. Li Qinghe pulled weapons from her spatial ring, a scarlet spear, and a talisman with ancient writings. She whispered something and turned the surrounding area into a muddy green. "Xiao Long, retreat!" She stared at her fellow half-step Dou Venerate. "I''ll hold this brat for a few minutes, so bring Han Feng out and gather more forces." Xiao Long nodded as he approached the injured Han Feng and ran away from the Fallen Orchid Sect''s Mountain. The remaining Dou Ancestors also followed him, disappearing into the secret entrance of the array. Baek Ain could stop them, but this woman was actually able to match up with his base strength. No, she''s more powerful than him by a small margin. And she doesn''t seem to use all her trump cards yet. Interesting. Baek Ain shed with Li Qinghe, watching her casually parry his de with the scarlet spear. Then a question shed in Baek Ain''s mind. Why did such a figure cooperate with Han Feng? How weird. Baek Ain fought with Li Qinghe for five minutes, and none of them could gain an advantage against the other. A voice entered Baek Ain''s head, and it was Lan Rou''s. ''Ain, the array is fixed.'' Lan Rou told him. Baek Ain''s eyes fixated on Li Qinghe. He activated Jade-like Enhancement and rushed forward with Shadow Tiger Steps, surprising the half-step Dou Venerate. BOOM! Li Qinghe was "actually." sent flying. Cough! "Tch, just you wait..." She broke the talisman and disappeared. "Eh, That was Teleportation Talisman all along?" Baek Ain''s mouth twitched in surprise. He tried to grasp Li Qinghe''s location, finding the range of her escape talisman outreach to his Sixth Sense. "Alicia, can you pinpoint her location?" [No, that talisman teleported her out of my radar] Alicia answered monotonously. [It seems that woman''s background wasn''t simple] [Also, don''t you feel it, host?] Baek Ain was confused and asked back, "Feel what?" [That woman... She possessed Impure Draconic Bloodline] "Draconic Bloodline." Baek Ain muttered to himself. Chapter 100: Fallen Orchid Sects Fate (5) Chapter 100: Fallen Orchid Sect''s Fate (5) --- Chapter 97 --- As Baek Ain watched the array''s entrance closed on its own, he let out a disappointed sigh. Han Feng brought a pretty good line-up and could win against the Fallen Orchid Sect without much of a problem, especially with that woman and white-haired elder on his side. However, Baek Ain won''t let him be. [At your best state, you can easily defeat them, host] Aliciamented amusingly. Baek Ain smiled and replied, "I know." "I''m just testing things and letting my parasites recover first, Alicia." "Don''t you see how that woman used a Teleportation Talisman to run away from me?" "Still, to think she would possess Impure Draconic Bloodline." Baek Ain shook his head. "It''s too good to be a coincidence." Baek Ain said so because the Divine Beast: Behemoth is known as Dragon Eater. After all, Dragon retained rich Life Energy suitable for Behemoth''s consumption and growth. At first, Baek Ain ns to hunt a magical beast with a draconic bloodline, but the woman in Han Feng''s groupes right to his front door. Her bloodline should be able to enhance Baek Ain''s Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Blood. If Han Feng''s personality stayed the same as the original, he should have renned the whole thing to snatch the Six Path Reincarnation me and recruit a Dou Venerate Expert. "Things are getting rowdy." Baek Ain created ten avatars, spreading them around the mountain of the Fallen Orchid Sect. ... ... Baek Ain returned to the Orchid Pce and saw Lan Rou sweating all over her head. "What happened? You look like someone who just ran a whole marathon?" He asked while checking her condition. Lan Rou sighed and answered, "Fixing the array is more tiring than I thought." "I''ve be rusty." Baek Ain rubbed her cheeks gently andmented, "Hehe, you need more oils inside?" A blush appeared on Lan Rou''s face as she pinched Baek Ain''s left arm somewhat shyly. She didn''t open her mouth again and leaned on his broad chest, purring softly. They stayed in this position for quite a long time until a cough disturbed them from behind. "Hmph! It must be nice hugging Sister Rou. To the point, you forgot that she wasn''t the only lover you have." Baek Ain and Lan Rou looked back, seeing Yi Xian with a cute frown on her face. Theyughed as she looked like an angry panda for some reason. "Come,e here then." Baek Ain patted the free position of his other arm. Yi Xian rolled her eyes andmented, "I''d like to, but you two needed somewhere else right now." Lan Rou grasped Yi Xian''s words and said, "Oh, They opened the seal on the Orchid Tomb already? It''s faster than I expected." "Orchid Tomb?" Baek Ain tilted his head in confusion. Lan Rou smiled weakly and exined, "Orchid Tomb is the ancestral location of the Yin Yang Orchid n. Even though I hated this n to the bones, I had to admit thete elders are cruel to himself and the n for a better future." "It''s located exactly below our feet, one kilometer underground." "A ce where all Lan n''s Essence Blood flowed back. Even if we got killed far away from the homnd, the blood shall return to Orchid Tomb and get added into a special container made of 100.000 years old gold jade." "It''s thest hope for new Lan n members to survive and regain their glory." "You should have heard me mentioning the despicable ritual, right?" A bitter expression formed on Lan Rou''s face. Baek Ain nodded and returned, "Didn''t the Sect Master and Grand Elder burn down the ancestry text about the ritual?" "Yeah." Lan Rou closed her eyes. "The ritual I was speaking about is to imprint Lan n''s members and basically curse their blood to return into the Orchid Tomb." "All members, including the Old Geezer Patriarch, Late Elders, and even my former self, were baptized with such a method." "However, by cing down this blood curse. Lan n''s members couldn''t get revived under any circumstances, and their souls shall fade into nothingness." "If Lan n''s members don''t return to the n once every five years, they would experience extreme pain and lose all their martial prowess starting from exploding meridian, energy pathways, dou qi, and eventually..." "Their Lives." "Even Half-Saint and Saint Realm cannot reverse such a curse..." "As for Dou God? I could only dream about it." Lan Rou self-mockinglyughed in defeat. Even with her talent boasted as the best in the Yin Yan Orchid n, she couldn''t reach Saint Realm and perished shortly after. Baek Ain hugged Lan Rou and said, "It''s fine." "Everything will be fine now." Lan Rou melted into Baek Ain''s embrace and mumbled happily, "Mm." ''These two...'' Yi Xian was speechless. "Don''t forget, you also have me, Sister Rou!" Lan Rou giggled and responded, "Of course, Yi Xian is adorable." The three went underground and saw Yafei waiting with Lan Tianxue, Lan Mingxi, and other elders. [Ding! Do you want to sign in to the Yin Yang Orchid''s Blood Pool?] Baek Ain was surprised for a second and replied inwardly, ''Yes.'' [Ding! Congrattions, host!] [You have received 1x Extreme Yin Yang Origin Stone, 1 Ton of Impure Gold Jade, and 1x Immortal Curse Technique: Heavenly Restriction] [Name: Extreme Yin Yang Origin Stone] [Type: Heavenly Material] [Grade: S+] [Description: Extreme Yin Yang Origin Stone is a heavenly material formed under the extreme area where Yin and Yang shed and synergized over ten thousand years. It contained pure energy beneficial for mental training and fixing one''s body to achieve perfect mortal refinement] [Name: Gold Jade] [Type: Earthly Material] [Grade: A+] [Description: Born with the purest metal element a continent could birth, Gold Jade is a unique mineral with a property to store earthly things or mortal rted. Even if blood got umted in Gold Jade for a million years, it wouldn''t evaporate nor be affected negatively as long as it gets contained properly] [Impure Gold Jade is a great medium, but Pure Gold Jade is even better because it could grant additional effect or blessing into earthly material(especially one''s physique] [Name: Heavenly Restriction] [Type: Unorthodox Dou Technique] [Grade: SS] [Description: An unorthodox branch of Dou Technique called Curse Technique by many demonic practitioners as they utilized it with their reversed Dou Qi Flow] [Heavenly Restrictions is Immortal Curse Technique developed by Yin Yang Orchid n and mastered by its Grand Elder: Lan Jue. By binding one or two aspects of a body, Heavenly Restriction could boost other parts to another level] [Yin Yang Orchid n''s Grand Elder used Heavenly Restriction on two primary aspects, Blood and Soul. And the result of that was the n''s blooming greatness for over one hundred years. Unfortunately, even with the half-baked Immortal Curse Technique, the Yin Yang couldn''t evade fate and was crushed by others] ''Holy shit, no wonder Lan Rou hated this guy. He''s nuts...'' Baek Ain blinked at his system panel''s rewards. The first two rewards are somewhat despite their usefulness. However, Heavenly Restriction exceeded them by miles. After all, Heavenly Restriction possessed the same grade as King of Parasite. Even thoughparing a skill and a dou technique is weird because they have their worth, Heavenly Restriction offset it. It''s a strong technique with its weakness. Yes, Heavenly Restriction is not invincible. ording to Lan Rou''s previous words, Heavenly Restriction needs to get renewed after a certain period, so if some conditions weren''t "fully." fulfilled, the target would experience a deadly threatening situation. Baek Ain''s eyes show a trace of enlightenment as he finally understood how this n functioned in the past. He stared at Lan Rou''s fair back and could only imagine the burden she carried as Orchid Ancestor or Lan Rouxi. "Let''s do this." Baek Ain shook his head and patted Lan Rou''s shoulders. Lan Rou kept a firm expression and stared at Lan Guan, causing the woman to tremble. "There are 31 of you who have impure Lan''s bloodline. Since you have opened the Orchid Tomb, I''ll transfer the remaining pure blood with you." "Remember, this is for the Fallen Orchid Sect''s survival and Yin Yan Orchid n''s revival." "If any of you dared to go back on your words, I''ll personally behead you..." Her cold eyes stared at the elders of the Fallen Orchid Sect. "Let''s start." "Y-Yes, Orchid Ancestor!" Chapter 101: Fallen Orchid Sects Fate (6) Chapter 101: Fallen Orchid Sect''s Fate (6) --- Chapter 98 --- Lan Rou hummed while sitting on a shiny golden rock, reciting the chant used to transfer the remaining pure Lan n''s Bloodline to elders of the Fallen Orchid Sect. She nced down at the golden bowl-like container near her and closed her eyes, feeling the blood of n members who lived in the past. It''s been approximately four centuries, yet the blood is still clean and pure, brimming with redness and vitality. Lan Guan and other elders of the Fallen Orchi Sect sat encircling Lan Rou, adjusting their breathing because receiving the Lan n''s Bloodline is a noble duty. They are excited to support the sect from iing doom. "Eat the pills Ain gave to you, be grateful." Lan Rou finished her rhyme and snapped at the elders. Lan Guan and others followed her orders immediately. They ate a bright red-colored pill and felt intense heat surging from the depth of their stomachs. The churning sensation caused them difort, but they should be able to endure it. They have reached Dou Emperor and Dou Ancestor Realm, after all. This negligible difort is nothing. "Onest reminder." Lan Rou opened her mouth again. "The process will be "extremely." painful, and that''s still an understatement because you haven''t experienced the yin-yang baptism personally. "If you couldn''t bear it, you''re not qualified to be the Yin Yang Orchid n''s nsmen." She sped her hand and continued, "Without further ado, let''s begin." Swoosh! Spiritual energy surged and covered the Orchid Tomb, causing several rocks to shine with dim white light. Baek Ain watched this scenery calmly andmented, "Mental Techniques, huh?" Everyone could see the blood inside the golden bow-like container boil slightly, releasing this pleasant floral aroma. A droplet of blood floated out one after another, gathering onto Lan Rou''s palm. After that, the blood condensed into a rotating sphere as Lan Rouunched thirty-one blood missiles toward Lan Guan and others. It was abrupt, but Lan Guan and others quickly adapted to it. They gritted their teeth and held themselves from screaming because of the extreme pain. Some elders are on the verge of passing out and bite their tongues instinctively, which allows them to stay conscious. Baek Ain nced at the Fallen Orchid Sect''s Master(Lan Tianxue) and said, "I''m curious. Why didn''t you do this from the beginning?" "Fallen Orchid Sect could have developed more, no?" Lan Tianxueughed weakly and answered him, "I''m ashamed to answer this, but I don''t know the method to baptize a n member with an impure bloodline." "When we got forced to run away from the n because of the war, Lan Mingxi and I were just young girls. Our parents haven''t given us anything besides some basic breathing techniques." She sighed and recalled, "Only after reaching adulthood and hiding in the shadow do we start gathering the remaining Yin Yang Orchid n." "It was hard, but we sessfully built everything from an iplete library and barely any resources. This mountain range used to be an emergency area with spirit veins connected to the main n, and we renovated the whole area." "If you wonder why Orchid Ancestor seem to know about this. This mountain range is "actually." owned by her father, the Yin Yang Orchid n''s Patriarch. "I see...You two have gone through a lot." Baek Ain responds thoughtfully. Lan Tianxue and Lan Mingxi didn''t say anything, simply smiling at Baek Ain''s reply. Lan Mingxi looked at Baek Ain with particr interest and asked, "Young Master Ain." "May I call you that?" "Err..." As much Baek Ain despised such a cliche young master calling, his parasites and subordinates still called him something simr daily. He sighed inwardly and nodded, "Sure." Lan Mingxi''s curious smile grew into an excited grin as she hastily asked again, "Then, Young Master Ain. Are you perhaps A high-tiered alchemist?" "If you are, the Fallen Orchid Sect is willing to trade for a sum of pills." Hearing Lan Mingxi''s firm question, Baek Ain blinked and chuckled in amusement. "Yes, I am." He answered casually. "I recently improved and am about to reach 8th Tier Alchemist." "E-Eight Tier..." Lan Tianxue and Lan Mingxi''s breath hastened for a moment. Their hearts skipped a beat when listening to Baek Ain''s statement. Baek Ain shook his head and dropped another fun fact, "The pill Lan Guan and other elders consumed were 6th-tier pills called Purging Physique Refining Pill." "It helps them adapt to the pure Lan n''s Bloodline." "Also, clearing all the impurities in one go. After this, they will experience a rebirth." "..." Lan Tianxue. "..." Lan Mingxi. Even though they knew Baek Ain was talented, they didn''t expect him to be this monstrously talented! And He''s Sixteen! For god sake, they are struggling to survive in the forest at that age. They still remembered the day when they couldn''t find food and starved for weeks. A visible twitch appeared on the corner of Lan Tianxue and Lan Mingxi''s mouths. They gave each other meaningful looks. ''Psst, Sister Tianxue. You''re thinking what I am thinking, right?'' ''Obviously, we have been waiting years for this.'' ''There is no other person more perfect than him.'' Baek Ain is young, talented beyond belief, and has endless potential. On top of that, he''s also incredibly handsome. His children obviously would inherit his god-like gics. As Fallen Orchid Sect''s Master and Great Elder''s gaze wandered down to Baek Ain''s pants, Yafei coughed a few times to bring them back to reality. Cough! Cough! "Seniors, I know you had wishful thinking a moment ago, but remember not to chew more than you can swallow." A kind smile crept onto Yafei''s beautiful face. One might think that was just a calmment. However, that sharp glint in Yafei''s blue eyes said otherwise. It was a warning, especially for women who prey upon Yafei''s man. Even Yi Xian was surprised by this disy of dominance because the Yafei she knew was a carefree yet nobledy. What''s this intense pressure oozing from her body? Yi Xian, Lan Tianxue, and Lan Mingxi had a simr thoughts. ''Scary!'' "Arrrrrrrrrrrrrghhhh!" A row of screams echoed in the Orchid Tomb. Lan Guan and other elders screamed at the top of their lungs, crying out dark-colored blood. Fun fact, This blood is the impurity purged by Baek Ain''s pills. Lan Rou closed her eyes and observed the process of merging pure Lan n''s Bloodline, which ended smoothly with thirty-one elders slumping on the ground with tormented expressions. Baek Ain could see Dou Qi surging toward these elders, filling their newly improved vessels with pure energy. Some elders even broke through and gained overwhelming strength over their past selves. Of course, some exceptions reaped more benefits. Lan Guan broke through the 6-Star Dou Ancestor Realm in one swoop, making her cultivation nearly equal to Lan Tianxue and Lan Mingxi. She also experienced rare body metamorphosis, causing her to appear younger. The wrinkle on her face disappeared, and her skin flushed with a healthy rose color. "This is not the end." Lan Rou dered while tapping the shiny rock below her. "Before Han Feng and his henchmen return, I''ll try to fix your dou techniques." "ording to what Lan Guan told me, you trained an iplete version of Dou Techniques from the Lan n''s Treasury Library. Even the force you could unleash and create is decent. That wasn''t the full potential." "I won''t show mercy to you guys..." Lan Rou gently chuckled, which caused Lan Guan and the other elders to shiver. Even Lan Tianxue and Lan Mingxi weren''t exceptions as they got dragged by Lan Rou to the training ground. Baek Ain came to a realization and mumbled, "So she was a demonic instructor even before the reincarnation..." "That exins something." "You two as well. I''ll impart Half-Saint''s essence to you." Lan Rou nced at Yafei and Yi Xian calmly. "We don''t have much time, so the amount of essence you can absorb depends on yourself." "As for you, Ain..." She focused her gaze on the white-haired young man. "Do the usual routine." "Yes, Ma''am." A wry smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face. ... ... A few miles away from the Fallen Orchid Sect, Han Feng mmed his fist against a rock and muttered furiously. "Damn it!" "Damn it!" "Damn it!" "DAMN IT!" "That brat! That Annoying Brat! I''ll kill him." He screamed while basking in blue me. "That brat, Fallen Orchid Sect, everything will get destroyed soon." Xiao Long sighed and rubbed his beard, "That young man was a monster." "Even under my charm technique, he could still create an afterimage and fool us." "Qinghe, you stayed there the longest. What''s your verdict on that young man''s battle prowess." Hearing the question, Li Qinghe frowned and answered, "Abnormal." "I''ve fought against countless geniuses for centuries, and none couldpare to him. That de y of his is dangerous, as I even had a tough time countering it." "This is troublesome..." Xiao Long''s expression sank. Such a genius only appeared once in one million, and they encountered it. Li Qinghe smirked andmented, "It''s not like he was invincible. If Han Feng gave me the Three Transformation Pill, I''d break through to 1-Star Dou Venerate and call some old friends to assist us." "What do you think, Han Feng? Of course, you still have to give me more in return. 40% of the Fallen Orchid Sect''s treasury doesn''t sound bad." "Tch, Fine." Han Feng clicked his tongue, but he had no choice. "But the Six Path Reincarnation me and that brat''s life would be mine." "Hehehe, of course." Li Qingheughed wickedly Chapter 102: Fallen Orchid Sects Fate (7) Chapter 102: Fallen Orchid Sect''s Fate (7) --- Chapter 99 --- A weekter. Baek Ain meditated nearby the Six Path Reincarnation me and trained the Record of Burning World. He mastered the "Sixth Stage: Purgatory Red Lotus." before visiting Jia Nan Academy, which left him to learn the remaining stages. ''That bothersome goddess, if only she rewarded me with aplete version of the Cultivation Technique.'' Baek Ain only could sigh when thinking about this. Even if Baek Ain is mad, he can''t do anything about it. Anyway, Baek Ain decided to learn the Record of Burning World''s Seventh Stage: Yellow Spring Ashes now. It''s a domain-type move, where he could release fiery intent and overwhelm the surroundings in extreme heat. Bringing forth Golden Crow''s me, Baek Ain could cover around ten meters radius. The heat started rising and even affected the Six Path Reincarnation me. Imagine affecting a Heavenly me? People in this world could only dream of such a thing. Of course, we are talking about a mere Heavenly me and Divine Golden Crow''s me here. The difference is akin to earth and heaven. [Ding! Sign In''s chance has gotten refreshed] "Just do it like usual, Alicia. Notify me after I master this stage." Baek Ain mumbled while closing his eyes. [Okay, Host] Alicia responded stoically. [Auto Sign In hasmenced...] ... ... Baek Ain fell into a deep state of meditation. His consciousness drifted gently like a leaf on a river into an unknown realm where a golden me burned through the void and appeared before his spiritual eyes. The Divine Golden Crow appeared and blinked its majestic red eyes at him, letting out an arrogant presence. This arrogance manifested into fiery destruction and wiped out everything before it. Several stars seemed to disappear and reduce to piles of ashes before getting washed by a cosmic storm. Baek Ain quickened his breath because such scenery was breathtaking and extremely frightening. And with Baek Ain''s current cultivation base, replicating such firepower is impossible. He might not even be able to produce 1/1000 of the firepower the Divine Golden Crow showed him. "I still have time, do not rush things." A calm smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face. "Thanks for the guidance." As Baek Ain opened his eyes in the real world, a flicker of golden me burned within his pupils and released this unique divine aura. It''s a minuscule amount of divine aura, but noticeable if one has a very sharp sense. [Ding! You haveprehended the Record of Burning World''s 7th Stage] [Yellow Spring Ashes] [Ding! You have Sign In to Orchid Ancestor''s Worshiping Statue] [Congrattion, Host] [You have received 1x Six Path Reincarnation me''s Adult Progeny, Half-Step Saint''s Essence, and 1x One-Time Usage Passive Skill: Majizoral''s Flux(S)] [Ding! You can no longer Sign In to Orchid Ancestor''s Worshiping Statue] [Ding! You have leveled up] [You have reached 5-Star Dou Ancestor] "Huh?" Baek Ain wasn''t bothered by Alicia''sst notification. All Baek Ain''s attention was "obviously." focused on the Sign In''s rewards because the first one was within his expectation, but the other two were something else. Half-Step Saint''s Essence. Shit. It is no different than a candy dropped from heaven. Why so? First, let''s not be confused with Half-Saint''s Essence that blessed the Fallen Orchid Sect. That was good, but Half-Step Saint''s Essence is way better. It''s an essence from an expert about reaching Saint Realm. Second, this essence is helpful for other people to reach Saint Realm, and Baek Ain is only a 5-Star Dou Ancestor. By absorbing this essence, he could easily reach Dou Venerate Realm. Of course, Baek Ain''s physique and foundation should endure the force of absorbing such a thing, which is not a problem for a freak like him. Any other person would explode instantly. "This is just like rare candy, but for cultivators instead of Pokemon." Baek Ain couldn''t help but make theparison. Heughed excitedly and checked thest reward. [Name: Majizoral''s Flux(S)] [Type: Passive(Exclusive)] [Grade: S] [Description: Unknown skill, can only be used once] "..." Baek Ain was speechless. "Alicia, this thing." [This is I know such a thing exists, but it is the first time for me to encounter it, Host] Alicia answered helplessly. [Million of skills are created in the blink of an eye. Even though I''m a high-tiered system made by the Great Will, I cannot possibly know all of them] [Some powerful beings have hobbies producing a bunch of unique skills like this one, which my scan can''t prate through] [To pull such a skill in this middle-grade alternative cultivation world, I wondered if your luck was extremely good or extremely bad] "I can hear the sarcasm in your tone, Alicia." Baek Ain sighed in defeat, deciding to ignore the skill for now. Baek Ain stretched his body slightly and felt thefortable sensation spreading from inside. He looked up, noticing several powerful presences approaching the Fallen Orchid Sect. Even his avatars on the border of the mountain range warned him about several shadows in the sky. A smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face as he said, "They are here..." ... ... Lan Rou lined up with the Fallen Orchid Sect behind her. The Sect Master, Grand Elder, and Elders have some bruises on their bodies, which were "actually." received after being trained by her. They just have done their training session. Even though they appeared disarrayed, none showed a sign of exhaustion as their eyes brimmed with energy. Lan Guan even exuded this fiery kind of aura around her body. Lan Rou nced back and smiled, "I''m proud of your small improvement, so do not let the outsiders bully you guyster." "If you get caughtcking in my presence, I''ll increase the training''s difficulty again." ''Demon!'' The Fallen Orchid Sect''s Master, Grand Elder, and Elders shivered when hearing Lan Rou''s statement. Some even released cold sweat instinctively. Not far away, Yafei and Yi Xian have weak smiles on their faces. The Fallen Orchid Sect isn''t the only one who experienced Lan Rou''s hell training. They have grown exponentially this week with the assistance of Half-Saint''s Essence. Yafei reached 6-Star Dou Emperor, and her battle prowess is reaching the realm of master thanks to Lan Rou. Her Revolving Silver Thread could even control 1-Star Dou Ancestor after experimenting with Fallen Orchid Sect''s Elders. And her limit is not just one person. On the other hand, Yi Xian has reached 8-Star Dou Emperor and almost fully mastered her Woeful Poison Body. It''s not 100%, but She could fight toe to toe with 1-Star Dou Ancestor if she activated her body''s poison. Unless those subordinates of Han Feng prepared an antidote for Woeful Poison Body''s aura, they wouldn''t be able to touch nor injure Yi Xian. As for Lan Rou, she''s even more terrifying. In just a week, she returned to Dou Emperor Realm and reached 4-Star Dou Emperor smoothly with her former body''s essence. Maybe because herpatibility with it is perfect or the new Dou Qi Method Baek Ain gave is way better than her former technique, but one thing is specific about her battle prowess. She has be strong enough to kill anyone below Dou Ancestor Realm or even catch some low Dou Ancestor off guard with her Killer Ghost Method. We are talking about a peak Half-Saint Expert who has been through the 4th Reincarnation Cycle, so her experience is beyond the standard. Before Lan Rou''s awakening, she could spar with Baek Ain for one hour and endured with her battle instinct. Now, she could even fight Baek Ain at the same cultivation level. That counts the fact they only fought with pure martial arts and weapons. It makes Lan Rou less impressive, but she slowly regains her former strength. Or be more powerful as time passes. Baek Ain has created clones in different appearances and sported them in Fallen Orchid Sect''s martial robe, so no one is suspicious about his skill. In the Fallen Orchid Sect''s eyes, Baek Ain summoned support from the ck-Corner Region as he was the ruler there. Han Feng most likely thinks he had underestimated the Fallen Orchid Sect, not realizing he had fallen into Baek Ain''s trap. Lan Rou dropped a bone-carved dagger on her hips and said, "Let''s greet our guest." "And kill them." Outside, over four hundred people gathered and surrounded the Fallen Orchid Sect. They are all Dou Ancestor Experts, with the lowest being 1-Star and the highest 5-Star Dou Venerate Realm. It seems Han Feng has more cards than anyone expected. And all thanks to Li Qinghe''s connection. These Dou Venerate Realm Experts are her old friends. Some even exceed two centuries of age and are descendants of Rank 9 Magical Beast. Several miles away, people are observing the destruction of the Fallen Orchid Sect. This area is "supposedly." hidden from outsiders, but Han Feng has leaked it to gain some viewers. "Aih, Fallen Orchid Sect will fall today." "What a shame, they are renowned in the Demonic Practitioner Community." "I''m surprised the Four Great Demonic ns don''t support them to fight Han Feng and his allies." "You don''t know the Fallen Orchid Sect''s state in this region, don''t you?" "Please borate." "Fallen Orchid Sect isn''t part of the Demonic Practitioner Alliance, but people still respected it because of its rich history. No one helps this sect because they don''t want to offend the Venerable Green Demon." "Venerable Green Demon... The Half-Saint." "Why, though?" "About that? Even I didn''t know, but Venerable Green Demon seems to hold a grudge against the sect yet doesn''t make any move." "Fallen Orchid Sect is resisting!" Someone suddenly shouted while looking at the crowding out from the array. "Oh my god, they are actually going to fight Han Feng instead of running away!" Han Feng red at Baek Ain and shouted, "BRAT, I''LL TAKE YOUR LIFE TODAY!" "And no one will stop me today?" Baek Ain chuckled and responded calmly, "With what? Your weak-ass cultivation base and half-controlled Heavenly me?" "I''m surprised you could reach Tier 7 Alchemist with poor talent like that. Wait, I forgot you betrayed your teacher, After all." "Pfft, a despicable bastard who only knows how to backstab others. Don''t you see the people around you staring with caution? As if they are afraid of your betrayal." "Oh well, trash in cultivation, alchemy''s waste, and garbage in the rtionship. I won''t get defeated by such a guy." He casually added, making everyone quiet. Puchi! "Hahaha~!" A melodiousughteres from Lan Rou''s mouth. Even the entire Fallen Orchid Sect''s Expertsughed. How could they lose to this guy? Han Feng''s face was red with anger and killing intent. "CATCH HIM! BRING THAT BASTARD BRAT HERE SO THAT I CAN KILL HIM WITH MY HAND!" Just like that, the Fallen Orchid Sect is "quickly." surrounded by Han Feng''s allies. The observers thought it was over. Not in their wildest minds thought Fallen Orchid Sect could pull this off. "Rou." Baek Ain activated Ashen''s Eyes. "On it." Lan Rou waved her hand and covered a 400-meter radius in mystic mist. Baek Ain pulled his Severed Light and dered, "Everyone, time to hunt!" Chapter 103: Fallen Orchid Sects Fate (8) Chapter 103: Fallen Orchid Sect''s Fate (8) --- Chapter 100 --- BOOM! CLANK! CRACK! The sky filled with different kinds of lights, causing several shrieks and corpses to fall like raindrops. It was a terrifying sight to see, but what''s more frightening was a gray-colored mist that covered over 400 meters radius, swallowing anyone who entered it. And anyone who entered has experienced death so far. The spectators afar sucked a cold breath because they expected Fallen Orchid Sect to fall today, yet they could turn the table around somehow. "This is a mess..." Someone couldn''t help butment. Even though he possessed the 7-Star Dou Ancestor Realm, he didn''t have the confidence to enter that mist-filled battlefield. They literally stayed quite far away from the battlefield, but blood''s scent still filled their nostrils. That said something about the war between Han Feng and Fallen Orchid Sect already. "Fallen Orchid Sect might win..." "No way..." Within the gray-colored mist, Baek Ain immediately activated Golden Crow''s Possession to increase his cultivation to 1-Star Dou Venerate and swung Severed Light at 2-Star Dou Venerate. Even though Baek Ain lost in the cultivation base, his superior physique allowed him to gain an advantage over Han Feng''s ally. Not to mention several buffing skills Baek Ain hadn''t used because Han Feng has nine Dou Venerate on his side, which means this backstabber has more connection than he thought. But then, again. Han Feng is a 7-Tier Alchemist. It''s understandable to have a connection with a skillful Alchemist. "Brat, you have some skills." The Dou Venerate in a purple-furred coat said while waving his w at Baek Ain. [Parry] Baek Ain parried his w and responded, "If I don''t have skills, I wouldn''t be confident fighting you guys." "Hmph! A mere brat! Your cultivation base is too weak, even if you have enhanced it with mysterious power. You are one hundred years too soon to challenge me!" The Dou Venerate in a purple-furred coat extended his hand and released a mighty presence, covering the area with white lightning. "I''ll show you the immensity of the world!" The corner of Baek Ain''s mouth twitched in annoyance. He sighed inwardly because something like this was within his expectation. But still, this cliche line. Drawing his de, Baek Ain stared at Dou Venerate in a purple-furred coat and activated Ashen''s eyes. "Seven Kill Dance: Opening." As the gray-colored mist is thick, even Dou Venerate has a tough time seeing the surrounding area. However, many Dou Venerate Experts have mastered "Spatial Strength." to a certain extent, so they could use it to sense their enemy. Well, unless they are also alchemists who have cultivated their Spiritual Sense to a grand stage. Now imagine if that privilege was "suddenly." taken away. "Wait, how could this be? I can''t sense him?" The Dou Venerate in a purple-furred robe muttered in disbelief. Before he could react, a pair of ashen-colored eyes appeared before him. He attacked with all his might but failed to grasp Baek Ain''s location. sh! Baek Ain chopped his head and said, "Your survival instinct is poor." [Ding! You have killed 2-Star Dou Venerate] "Next." Baek Ain stored the corpse of the 2-Star Dou Venerate because his parasites would like it, either as a host for them or a new friend. Baek Ain disappeared and shed with another enemy, but there were two Dou Venerate this time. They are also more annoying than the previous guy, having a 3-Star Dou Venerate realm. They are also a pair of husband and wife, it seems. "Brat, just be a good boy and hand over yourself to us." The wife said thoughtfully. The husband snorted andmented, "Han Feng said to leave this brat alive for him, but cutting some limbs should be fine." Baek Ain rolled his eyes and said, "What a pity." "Pity?" The husband and wife reacted simrly. "Pity, you old couple will die in my hand." SWOOSH! On the other area, The Fallen Orchid Sect fought against over three hundred Dou Ancestor Experts. Lan Guan waved her massive sword and broke through the enemy''s defense, cutting some weak Dou Ancestors in half. "Come on, show me more, you bastards!" She roared while moving like a swift wind. BOOM! The other elders didn''t just stay there and watch as they fought the enemy with roughly simr cultivation realms. Their battle prowess has evolved under Lan Rou''s teachings and torture, increasing their strength. Even the Fallen Orchid Sect''s Master and Grand Elder don''t have a problem opposing someone one realm above their cultivation base. Yi Xian supported the Fallen Orchid Sect with her poison, weakening the enemy. As long as these enemies were within Lan Rou''s mist, she could spread her poison freely into their bloodstreams. Yafei also helped the Fallen Orchid Sect by settingyers of traps, using some 1-Star Dou Ancestors from the enemy side like her puppets. They couldn''t control their bodies and were "directly." forced to move ording to her will. Of course, Lan Rou is the key in this operation because her mist could confuse the enemy. It''s a shame she couldn''t maintain this mist for more than one hour, hoping others would reduce Han Feng''s allies quickly. "Hey, there is beauty here!" A group of 1-Star Dou Venerate appeared and surrounded Lan Rou. There are seven of them. "I have the lowest cultivation here, but that doesn''t mean I''m the weakest..." Lan Rou''s eyes became cold as she disappeared from their vision. "Huh, where is she?" "She was there a moment ago-! AAAAAARGH!" A blood-curdling scream reverberated in the mist as Lan Rou suddenly appeared out of nowhere and stabbed 1-Star Dou Ancestor Expert in the chest, making blood gush out like a mountain. The six others were speechless. "Catch here! Don''t let her run away!" However, it was toote because Lan Rou had disappeared into the mist again. They were unaware of six mist clones behind them. "Killer Ghost Method: Ghost''s Reaping Soul." Lan Rou murmured while looking at six corpses falling from the sky with bloodied holes in their chests. Some people might have life-saving techniques, but Killer Ghost Method is not your typical Dou Technique. It was an assassination technique infused with Primal Ghost Dou Qi, not allowing anyone to heal from injuries and die as if they received a curse. "Pesky Ants..." "I hope Ain is doing alright." Lan Rou nced at the separate area, which she had split under Baek Ain''smand so no Dou Venerate woulde to this side. On Baek Ain''s side, he spurted some blood and looked down on the couple of Dou Venerates. Their corpses fell from the sky and were caught by his parasites, entering the inventory. [You have killed 3-Star Dou Venerate] [You have killed 3-Star Dou Venerate] "Fucking hell, the difference between 2-Star and 3-Star Dou Venerate is bigger than I thought. I fought two and received some injuries." Baek Ain wiped the blood from his mouth and felt Healing Factor repairing the damage. He picked a Dou Booster Pill, an original 7-Star Pill he created, to enhance all his stats and energy recovery by 100% for the next hour. It has no side effects either. "That''s three... Six more." Baek Ain used Super Jump and oversaw everything within a hundred-meter radius with his Sixth Sense. [Lightning Impulse] SWOOSH! An arrow appeared before Baek Ain''s eyes. He dodged it instinctively and felt the sharp tip brushing his right cheek. "An Archer?" He frowned because long-range is not his forte. Baek Ain could have used his ultimate move, which could cover several kilometers, just like when he defeated Old Ground Demon Ghost in the Endless Mountain. But that would cause friendly fire and counter the purpose of Lan Rou''s mist. He expanded his Sixth Sense and discovered the archer floating 169 meters away. It was a ck-bearded Dou Venerate. This guy actually closed his eyes and relied on Spatial Strength to pinpoint Baek Ain''s location. Another arrow flew by, and Baek Ain parried it with his de [Parry] nk! "So heavy." A weird expression formed on Baek Ain''s face. Baek Ain waved his Severed Light a few times and released the de Intent, causing the air to tremble slightly. He stared at the archer''s location and lowered his de, waiting for the next arrow. Since he couldn''t use the ultimate move, he only had to modify it to sh in a straight line. Roughly 200 meters, Baek Ain''s Ashen''s Eyes focused on the Spatial Particles in the surrounding area. SWOOSH! Baek Ain gently tilted his body to the right and dodged the iing arrow, swinging his de up. "Seven Kill Dance: Rising Opening." An invincible intent shed through the air and moved forward at breakneck speed. The archer somehow shivered and experienced Baek Ain''s Balde Intent passing through his body. [Ding! You have killed 1-Star Dou Venerate] Baek Ain reached the archer''s corpse and stored it in his inventory. "I''ll see what''s special about your archeryter." Hemented while feeling intense heat afar. Blue me erupted in the sky and canceled Lan Rou''s mist, exposing everyone in the area. BOOM! "Liu Kong, Kang Chan, Kang Xue, and Ming De Xiong. They died!" A surprised shout echoed in the area. Baek Ain nced at Han Feng''s allies and saw Li Qinghe''s shocked expression. It seemed the four earlier Dou Venerate Experts were "actually." connected to her. "Y-You killed them!" Li Qinghe hatefully shouted. Baek Ain smiled and returned, "They wanted to kill me first." "Can''t let them get this neck, no?" "I want to kill more Dou Venerates, but that trashy Han Feng can break the mist in just fifteen minutes. Shame, I could have reduced the number more." He added casually. "Well, I''m interested in fighting Five Dou Venerate Seniors and uh a trash." Han Feng''s eyes reddened in anger, "Just wait. I''ll have the finalugh in this battle." Baek Ain chuckled and returned, "Is that so?" "You haven''t noticed your Dou Ancestors allies aren''t here?" As if a switch gets hit in their minds, Han Feng and the Five Dou Venerate looked around, yet they couldn''t find a single Dou Ancestor from their side. They looked far at Fallen Orchid Sect''s side and saw some of their allies, but they were in bad condition. No, Han Feng isn''t even sure if they are alive. "How?!" Han Feng let out a shriek of surprise. His eyes widened in disbelief because the Fallen Orchid Sect shouldn''t have possessed any 8-Star Dou Ancestor or above. Baek Ain gave a thumb up to the Fallen Orchid Sect and said, "Good job, and leave the rest to me." "Go hide. Things are going to be bloody soon." Lan Rou and others nodded as they quickly entered the Fallen Orchid Sect, causing the area to be dead silent. Even the observers couldn''t help but shut their mouths in surprise. What level of confidence should one have to say such a thing confidently? Looking at Baek Ain''s youthful appearance, they could tell he was not even twenty. Even though Baek Ain''s cultivation surprised them, he was still far from fighting five Dou Venerates simultaneously. His fight will be even more difficult as Han Feng possesses Sea Heart me. 15th Ranked Heavenly me, even Dou Venerate Powerhouse didn''t dare to treat such a thing lightly. They could seal Heavenly me with their high mastery of Spatial Strength, but to absorb or even face it directly? They still need to be cautious. Meanwhile, Baek Ain appeared to be stretching in the air. "One, two, three... Ooh, Nice." "I have fully recovered." He said excitedly. "..." Han Feng. "..." The Five Dou Venerates. "..." The observers. Baek Ain grabbed the Severed Light with his left hand and gently released a small sigh. "One with the de." He muttered, feeling the overwhelming feeling in his soul. [Revolver-Golden Crow''s Possession activated] [Wicked Sun''s Ripple: Taboo Overdrive] [Ancestor Blood''s Mark: Full Release] [Wraith''s Form] [Ashen''s Eyes] [Profound Temporal Eye] [Sixth Sense] A powerful presence exploded from Baek Ain''s body and shocked everyone. His cultivation realm soared to 1-Star Dou Venerates, but the pressure he exuded was simr to that of 3-Star Dou Venerate Expert. Not long after, a wisp of Golden Light and Four-Colored me erupted from his skin, which made him look like the incarnation of the sun. Crimson lightning danced around him, pping the air with a thunderous roar. Baek Ain''s ashen-colored eyes gaze at Han Feng and his allies, causing them to feel threatened. "Let''s dance to death..." A calm smile crept onto Baek Ain''s face. Han Feng was struck with fear for the first time and shouted, "S-So What if you were 1-Star Dou Venerate now? I have five Dou Venerates on my side!" "What are you waiting for, ATTACK!" "KILL HIM! HE WOULDN''T BE ABLE TO FIGHT FOR TOO LONG!" Li Qinghe moved first and brandished her blood-colored spear, "How dare you kill my friend!" Baek Ain clenched his hand and said, "Then don''t bring them here." "Fool." [Four Extreme Arts: Block] Baek Ain blocked Li Qinghe''s spear with his bare hand and lifted his entire body, kicking the wretched woman in the face. His strength focused on this kick and caused a bone-cracking sound. Crack! "Golden Annihtion." Baek Ain said uponnding the hit on Li Qinghe''s face. SWOOOOOOSH! BOOOOOOOOOM!! Like a sun''s re, Li Qinghe''s body flung one kilometer away and crashed into a forest. No life sign was "clearly." detected as the forest turned into a massive bonfire. [Ding! You have killed 1-Star Dou Venerate] Baek Ain used Spatial Strength and teleported Li Qinghe''s burnt corpse. Her impure draconic bloodline still has a use for him. A Dou Venerate got killed in just one move. Everyone sucked a cold breath. Freak. No, This guy is a Monster. Baek Ain kicked the air andbined Super Jump with Spatial Strength, rushing toward Han Feng. BAM! A 4-Star Dou Venerate blocked Baek Ain, using a mirror-like treasure to stop him. "I won''t let you." A woman in a white robe said solemnly. Baek Ain pulled his arm and punched the mirror. BAM! The mirror didn''t budge. "It''s useless. My mirror is High-Grade Dou Venerate''s Weapon." The woman in the white robe sneered. "You wouldn''t be able to break it-!" Baek Ain didn''t bother to hear her as he punched a few more times, creating a crack in the mirror. [Four Extreme Arts: Outer and Inner Destruction] DING! KACHA! The mirror shattered into pieces. Baek Ain''s free hand extended and reached the woman in a white robe''s neck, crushing it into pieces. After absorbing Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Blood Essence, Baek Ain''s physical strength is no lower than any Dou Venerate or even more superior because the Divine Beast: Behemoth is known for its tyrannical strength, which is no joke. [Ding! You have killed 4-Star Dou Venerate] Another shocking scene ensued in the sky. "SURROUND HIM!" A burly manmanded as he marched forward bravely and shed with Baek Ain. The remaining Dou Venerates nodded, preparing a different kind of treasure to defeat Baek Ain. Xiao Long, the white-haired elder from one week earlier, has broken through to 1-Star Dou Venerate Realm and waved his hand skillfully. "16 Cycle of Heavenly Chains!" He let out a roar, trying to restrict Baek Ain''s body and weaken him. Another Dou Venerate hovered behind Baek Ain, ying a treasured flute, thus causing a melodious trap to weaken Baek Ain''s senses. BAM! BAM! BAM! Baek Ain and the burly Dou Venerate exchanged blows, erasing each other''s chunk of flesh. Even so, Baek Ain still has a massive advantage because his Lightning Impulse allows him to dodge some critical attacks while the Healing Factor keeps him functioning. The burly Dou Venerate noticed this and increased his attack''s power by activating the bloodline inside his body. Scales grow on his skin, causing Baek Ain to scowl. "Dragon..." BAM! Baek Ain couldn''t dodge because Xiao Long sessfully restricted his body for a second. His face made contact with the burly Dou Venerate''s scaled-coated fist and flew several hundred meters away. Puff! Baek Ain felt the blood surge to his throat and coughed slightly. Three Dou Venerates chased after Baek Ain, using different methods to kill him. Baek Ain waved his hand and created several golden-colored lotuses, filling the sky with them. "Red Purgatory Lotus!" He used the Record of Burning World''s Sixth Move. "Danger." The flute-wielding Dou Venerate warned. "Explode." Baek Ain grinned, triggering the lotuses to burst with extreme firepower. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! Baek Ain secured a distance between himself while the three Dou Venerate dealt with the explosion. "You''re underestimating us, brat!" The burly man skipped the explosion with his Spatial Strength, moving with wormholes. CLANK! Crack! Baek Ain parried his de, seeing a crack on the edge. "Uh, oh..." He was stunned. S-Grade Weapon actually couldn''t resist 5-Star Dou Venerate? Baek Ain didn''t realize his Severed Light was outdated for his strength. It was still usible for him to use Severed Light to fight Dou Ancestor, but Dou Venerate is a master of Spatial Strength. But he could still fight with it. "DIE, BRAT!" "Brilliant King''s Fist!" The burly Dou Venerate let out a roar. The world became extremely slow for Baek Ain. He foresaw 5 seconds into the future and dodged ordingly, swinging his de vertically. sh! SWOOSH! A shallow cut mark appeared on the burly Dou Venerate''s chest. Blood spilled left and right, shocking him to the core. Baek Ain didn''t wait for his enemy to recover andunch another attack. [Profound Temporal Eye] Ding! BOOM! Baek Ain teleported fifteen meters away and saw a massive sound wave rushing down to his former position, crushing the ground down deeply. The flute-wielding Dou Venerate clicked his tongue and said, "You dodged my Sound-Waving Fist." "I''m sure you can''t sense me in Space Pocket, but it seems I was wrong." "Seventh Chain." Xiao Long followed too, but Baek Ain miraculously dodged his attack too. Baek Ain maintained a steady breath and taunted, "Come on, we don''t have much time." The three Dou Venerates released their killing intent and besieged Baek Ain with their strongest attacks. [Super Jump X Spatial Strength] [Spatial Jump] Baek Ain disappeared and suddenly grasped Han Feng''s neck, who stayed 3 kilometers away. "Surprise?" He smiled at the wretched alchemist. "Y-You!" Han Feng was terrified and mad. "Unhand me, right fucking NOW!" Baek Ain chuckled and returned, "Don''t wanna." "We are here to kill each other. Why should I unhand you?" "Oh, wait? You mean this." Baek Ain snapped Han Feng''s hands, turning them into ashes. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGHHHHH!!!" Han Feng''s face is green and white because of the pain of losing both hands, screaming like no tomorrow. "I-I''ll kill you! Even if I die, I''ll be back and kill you!" "You mean Unalive you? Sure." Baek Ain controlled Gnome''s me and forcibly took Sea Heart me from Han Feng''s body. The consequence is Han Feng''s life. In the first ce, Han Feng hasn''t fully refined the Sea Heart me because he doesn''t possess me Mantra from Yao Chen, allowing anyone with extreme fire affinity to steal it. [Ding! You have obtained "Sea Heart me."] Yet there is no notification of Han Feng''s Death. ''JUST WAIT! I''ll return, I SHALL RETURN AND KILL YOU!'' Han Feng''s soul sneakily ran away, but how could he escape Baek Ain Ashen''s Eyes? Baek Ain''s spiritual maniption wasn''t the best, but it''s still stronger than Han Feng''s. He grabbed Han Feng''s soul and tossed it inside his Soul Realm, which is no different than a dead end. Han Feng tried to run away and was "actually." forced to use Soul Energy, causing Baek Ain''s Innate Skill to be triggered. ''I wouldn''t do that if I were you.'' [Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) activated] ''Welp, toote.'' Baek Ain shrugged helplessly. ''Wh-What is this! No, I can''t die yet! I have a dream-!!!'' Han Feng got swept by a golden light. [Ding! The Soul Protection(Unknown) triggered] [Ding! You have gained Han Feng''s memory and some of his skills] "Aih, I want to interrogate him first, though." A sigh escaped Baek Ain''s mouth as he watched the system panel. Ting! [Jade-like Enhancement] "They chased me already? As expected of Dou Venerate." Baek Ain pushed away the sound wave with his palm and breathed out. The Golden Crow''s Possession had long deactivated when he ran away from the three Dou Venerate, making him weaker than before. Surrounded by them would cause Baek AIn a headache. ''No, I still have that.'' Baek Ain''s eyes glowed with dim divine light. The burly Dou Venerate arrived and said, "You killed Han Feng this time." "Qinghe promised Han Feng could create some pills for me, but you actually killed him." "Kid, I''ll take your life aspensation." "You said kill that, kill this. And I''m still kicking healthy here." Baek Ain rolled his eyes. "Come on, show me the power of 5-Star Dou Venerate." The burly Dou Venerate transformed again, appearing more draconic this time. He looked at Baek Ain like a predator and let out a mighty roar. ROAR! ROAR!! "I also have something simr." Baek Ain didn''t want to lose and activated Howl of Sovereign White Tiger. The dragon and tiger roar shed, causing the air to shake violently. The flute-wielding Dou Venerate frowned and started ying his music, creating a wind dragon to help his ally. BOOM! BOOOM! BOOOOOOM!! The shockwave washed over the area, ttening the mountain and sweeping ake dry. A storm brewed in the sky as Baek Ain''s body was "slowly." covered with Golden me again. He almost used all the saved Golden Crow''s Possession in the Revolver Skill, leaving two rounds behind for emergency. In this one minute, Baek Ain would try to finish everything. CLANK! Baek Ain swung his de and felt the burly Dou Venerate''s dragon scales like a metal te, but he kept pushing. de Intent and Spatial Energy swirled, prating through the scales. CLANK! BAM! Baek Ain kicked the burly Dou Venerate''s knee and used Four Extreme Arts to instill internal damage. BAM! Baek Ain sacrificed his left ear and advanced, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The burly Dou Venerate and Baek Ain traded blows across the Southern Region, stopping at the gloomy-looking ravine. "Brat, be grateful. I, Long Chen, personally will take your life." The burly Dou Venerate roared at him. Baek Ain smirked and returned, "Aww, the big boy has a name." "Hmph!" Long Chen swung his fist, creating a small wormhole and intense energy. Baek Ain didn''t dodge and let the fist punch through his upper left chest, locking it there. "Gotcha." Baek Ain said to Long Chen. "Even if you use the Spatial Movement, you cannot run." Long Chen frowned and said, "Like you could do anything about that." "Hahaha, of course. I can." Baek Ainughed as a violent Divine Golden me burst from his body, spreading to a twenty-meter radius. "Seventh Stage: Yellow Spring Ashes!" A terrifying force exploded and covered everything within the Yellow Spring Ashes Domain, burning Long Chen''s tough skin and flesh. "RELEASE ME THIS ONCE!" Long Chen felt the force and wanted to escape this weird domain. "Let''s die together, shall we?" Baek Ain returned instead. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! The ravine exploded alongside the Yellow Spring Ashes Domain, creating a massive dent over a five kilometers radius. At the center, a young man with an unsightly appearance stood firmly. COUGH! COUGH! [Ding! Last Man Standing is activated] [Ding! You have killed 5-Star Dou Venerate] The flute-wielding Dou Venerate and Xiao Long descended from the sky with fearful expressions. "Let''s continue!" Baek Ain greeted them with a bloody grin. The flute-wielding Dou Venerate shook his head andmented, "You are nothing but a breathing corpse after killing Long Chen." "He''s the son of 9th Rank Magical Beast: Earth-Stranding Dragon." "Even if you kill us right now, you cannot escape the Venerable Earth Dragon''s Madness." Baek Ain concentrated the Golden me on the tip of his finger and pointed at the remaining Dou Venerates. "Golden Annihtion." The flute-wielding Dou Venerate fought back, but the strength behind Baek Ain''s Golden Annihtion was too much. And let''s not mention Xiao Long, who just entered 1-Star Dou Venerate Realm. [You have killed 4-Star Dou Venerate] [You have killed 1-Star Dou Venerate] [Danger! Danger! Danger!] A notification alerted Baek Ain''s mind. [A Half-Saint will ill intention is approaching host] The space above Baek Ain was torn into pieces, revealing a burly-looking elderly with short white hair and a grizzly-like beard. "Are you the one who killed my son?" He said while gazing at Baek Ain coldly. "He deserved it." Baek Ain''s current appearance is no different than that of a bloody mummy. Venerable Earth Dragon humphed and said, "Don''t resist brat. I''ll bring you to my realm and torture you to death!" "I''ll make you regret offending Half-Saint." "What if I want to resist?" Baek Ain gripped the handle of Severed Light and pointed at the Venerable Earth-Dragon. "Who in the right mind would surrender and get tortured willingly!" "Sorry, old man. I''m not a Masochist." Venerable Earth Dragonughed and indifferently added, "Like you have an option." "Earth Dragon''s w." [Perfect Parry] nk! BOOOOOOOOM! Baek Ain felt his hand on the verge of breaking but endured it. Hended two hundred meters away and kneeled unwillingly. Crack! Kacha! The de in Baek Ain''s hands shattered into a thousand pieces, leaving only the handle. "You can take my Earth Dragon''s w? Not bad, not bad." Venerable Earth Dragon said in admiration. "How about this?" He sent another attack, which was two times stronger than the previous one. Baek Ain closed his eyes and employed the strongest de Intent he could release, shing through Venerable Earth Dragon''s attack. Venerable Earth Dragon''s eyes widened in shock because this kid somehow resisted another attack. "TAKE THIS ONE THEN!" An evil gazended on Baek Ain''s body. BOOM! BOOM! BOOOM! Baek Ain endured thirteen attacks and used almost everything in his arsenal. He gritted his teeth in pain and sensed Venerable Earth Dragon''s Spatial Strength rip him apart. [Last Man Standing is activated] [Last Man Standing has upgraded] [Last Man Standing(B) >>> Last Man Standing(A)] ''Why are you persistent?'' A melodious voice suddenly appeared in Baek Ain''s head. It was a soft voice filled with confusion. ''I want to protect my loved ones. Is there something wrong with that?'' ''You loved them, didn''t you? You even fought Old Ground Demon Ghost to win over ck-Corner Region.'' ''Yes, I loved them with all my heart.'' ''I know.'' The soft voice responded shyly. ''I have been watching you all this time.'' ''Will you give me the same love back if we know each other more?'' ''After all, you proposed to me first?'' Baek Ain couldn''t help but smile, ''Then I''ll take the responsibility.'' ''You have made a vow with me. I''ll take my paymentter. Now rest! you must have been tired.'' The voice revealed a hint of worry andpassion. Baek Ain snapped and felt his eyelid be heavy. He stumbled down, but a ck-haired beauty in a red dress appeared and caught him immediately. "How reckless." The beauty pouted while patting Baek Ain''s white hair gently. Venerable Earth Dragon frowned and questioned, "Who are you?" "Hand over that kid to me, or maybe even yourself. I don''t mind having another wife to create a better child than Long Chen." The ck-haired beauty gazed coldly at Venerable Earth Dragon and returned, "You want to take me as your wife?" "You''re not qualified." "Under this heaven, I have one and only husband." "I have vowed my life to him, watching him grow in dismay and happiness." The ck-haired beauty said in amazement. "Yet you dare to intercept his greatness." She releases intense pressure from her body. A pressure that makes any Magical Beast tremble in fear. If Baek Ain is conscious, he would realize this pressure came from Behemoth''s Bloodline, which is slightly different from his. As winds danced under the ck-haired beauty''s order, a pair of red energy wings materialized. "I, Baek Cai Lin, will not ept this." "This vengeance shall be mine!" BOOOOM! Under the trembling sky, a queen has finally awakened. Chapter 104: Queen Medusas Dominance Chapter 104: Queen Medusa''s Dominance --- Chapter 101 --- What''s Half Saint Experts? They are almost the pinnacle of this world, having the power to overthrow the super empire into chaos. Even a territory like the Northwest Region wouldn''t be safe if a Half Saint decided to attack. Yet on this ruined barren grassynd, the Venerable Earth Dragon stared at the ck-haired beauty solemnly. Her appearance is something else, but what makes him concerned is the pressure from her body. He was the 9th Ranked Magical Beast, who obtained Earth Dragon''s Bloodline by ident in the past. He should have been a master out of masters out there, but he was "actually." suppressed by a 9-Star Dou Venerate? Venerable Earth Dragon wished this was a joke so he couldugh to his heart''s content, but he wasn''t in the mood to do so now. He calmed his breath and said, "Let''s settle peacefully. Your partner hasn''t died and only received some light injuries." "And I would even forget his sin for killing my son." Hearing this, Queen Medusaughed amusingly and returned indifferently, "Hahaha~! How hrious." "Some light injuries, you said? I''ve been on his side for the whole battle and know his condition better than anyone. Not only did you bully him with your superior cultivation base, but you also reduced his vitality by half." "He needed at least a month to recuperate." "You were lucky my husband''s bloodline hasn''t awakened yet because he focused too much on cultivating his dou qi, or else the situation will be reversed right now." Queen Medusa spat viciously, stating the fact. After all, she has been observing Baek Ain for almost a year. Venerable Earth Dragon grumbled and suddenly felt a chill in his neck, dodging instinctively. BAM! "Your only option is to die." Queen Medusa shed and swung her slender hand, cutting the space apart. Venerable Earth Dragon''s movement became awkward because of Queen Medusa''s bloodline pressure. He barely dodged that attack, which could have snapped his neck in half. DING! DING! DING! Hands and ws shed in the air, rupturing the space as the Venerable Earth Dragon became more solemn. He absorbed the bloodline of the mighty Earth Dragon, yet this woman''s physical power was better than his. Several mountains exploded because of their exchanges. Queen Medusa gained an advantage and let out a gentle howl, causing nine-colored right to erupt from the depths of her body. "N-Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!" The Venerable Earth Dragon recognized the light from Queen Medusa''s body. "Y-You are actually Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!!" He was shocked to his core as the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python is "actually." rumored to be stronger than Ancient Heaven Python, the ancestor of all snake-type magical beasts. What''s Ancient Heaven Python? An existence that could rival Ancient Void Dragon, which is several times stronger than a mere Earth-Dragon. And Venerable Earth Dragon smacked himself against the iron te, facing a legendary beast that could even rival such an existence. BOOM! Queen Medusa ignored Venerable Earth Dragon''s astonished gaze andunched a w attack powered by nine-colored light. COUGH! Venerable Earth Dragon coughed a mouthful of blood, looking at his missing right arm. Queen Medusa has ripped it apart from him. Chomp! Queen Medusa bites onto Venerable Earth Dragon''s right arm, absorbing the Earth Dragon''s Bloodline inside it. She felt a throbbing sensation in her chest and smirked. "This is good for Ain." She lifted the dried right arm, burning it with a neon green me. It was Green Lotus Core me that she had absorbed alongside Baek Ain. While Baek Ain fused the core into his Gnome, the adult Green Lotus Core me was inside Queen Medusa''s body. And it developed into a genuine new Heavenly me after Baek Ain kept feeding Little Medusa with his enhanced dou qi. Remember, Baek Ain''s Dou Qi is "directly." enhanced by the Record of Burning World. So Queen Medusa freeloaded and obtained a Heavenly me fed with a wisp of Divine me. As the dried right arm experienced refinement under Queen Medusa''s me, its shape changed quickly. The flesh turned into dragon liquid filled with extreme vitality. And the bone bes a rough-looking de with five ws-shaped hand guards. The de''s entire body is bone white, shining with neon luster. "M-My arm..." He couldn''t help but cough blood due to the shock Venerable Earth Dragon''s face sank in disbelief. His right arm was "disrespectfully." refined right before his very eyes. Queen Medusa snorted and said casually, "You broke my husband''s weapon, so I''ll be taking your arm aspensation." Rage surged inside Venerable Earth Dragon''s heart as he let out a furious roar to the sky. "So what if you possessed Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python? I''m still a Half Saint!" He dered boldly. Queen Medusaughed and returned, "Let''s see how you felt after being killed by your ex-arm." Venerable Earth Dragon''s body bulged and became more draconic, covering over twenty meters of area with its sheer size alone. Since he was an Earth Dragon, he didn''t have wings but arge mount on its back. ROOOOOOOOOOARR!! Queen Medusa''s slitted eyes evolved and gained beast-like quality in just a second. She gripped the newly made weapon for her beloved husband, swinging it horizontally. An energy de traveled in the air and crashed into Venerable Earth-Dragon. BOOOM! Queen Medusa kicked the ground andunched a flurry of attacks, using the newly made de to abuse Venerable Earth-Dragon. "ARRRRGHHHH!" The space trembled, and Venerable Earth Dragon shot an energy ray from his mouth, striking Queen Medusa. Queen Medusa''s arm gained a metallic hue as she punched the energy ray away. BOOOM! The ray changed its course and exploded in the sky, parting the clouds in all directions. "Kill." Queen Medusa shed to Venerable Earth Dragon, stabbing its scales-covered chest. BAM! PUCHI! The de coated with Heavenly me prated Earth Dragon''s scales like a hot knife through butter. "DIE FOR ME!" Venerable Earth Dragon tried to explode his dou qi but failed because Queen Medusa had restricted his body. "Soul Seeking Behemoth." Queen Medusa carved out the Venerable Earth Dragon''s chest and pulled his beating dragon''s heart. "Bloodline Ability: Soul Confine." "I''ll let my husband have your soul and body so he can grow stronger." "Be grateful," Queen Medusamented casually. "You''re going to be a stepping stone for his future growth." BOOM! Waving her hand, Queen Medusa sealed Venerable Earth Dragon''s Soul and trapped his body inside a stone-like cover, appearing to petrify him with her ruby-colored eyes. And just like that, a mighty Half-Saint perished under Queen Medusa''s hand. She was lucky that Venerable Earth Dragon was a magical beast because a human Half-Saint wouldn''t be affected by her bloodline pressure. On top of that, Behemoth''s bloodline she indirectly received evolved alongside her Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python lineage, forming a new legacy. It allowed her to counter Venerable Earth Dragon''s Bloodline. She had to thank Baek Ain as his exchange with Venerable Earth Dragon helped her to observe the now better-than-death Half Saint''s move sets. Queen Medusa walked toward Baek Ain, which she had shielded with her snake''s shedding technique. She lifted Baek Ain gently and looked at his handsome face. "I''ll borrow this." She whispered while storing Venerable Earth Dragon''s body in Baek Ain''s spatial ring. As for the soul of the Half-Saint, she sealed it inside a pretty-looking brown rock. The brown rock lit up, shaking violently. "Shut up. Be a good little rock!" Queen Medusa threw the rock on the ground. ''You bitch!'' Venerable Earth Dragon screamed at the top of his nonexistent lungs. Queen Medusa frowned and smashed the rock against the ground rapidly, making Venerable Earth Dragon feel intense pain. "Hmph." She kept doing so until the light on the rock disappeared. After beating Venerable Earth Dragon''s Soul, Queen Medusa brought Baek Ain to the Fallen Orchid Sect. People are wary of her, but the three lovers of Baek Ain immediately recognize the queen of snake people. They are shocked. "I thought you were dead?" Lan Rou stared at Queen Medusa weirdly. Queen Medusa rolled her eyes and responded, "If you could reincarnate with the obscure method, then how could I not do the same?" "How did you know?" Lan Rou was confused for a second until a realization kicked in. "Wait, you evolved into Little Medusa, the snake pet Baek Ain always brings everywhere." Queen Medusa shrugged and answered, "Yes, that''s right." Lan Rou was quiet and mumbled, "I see..." "How is Baek Ain''s condition?" Since Queen Medusa has not shown any hostile intent, Lan Rou takes her sudden appearance as a green light. "He''s quite injured and lost half of his vitality." Queen Medusa replied while telling them about the fight between Baek Ain and Venerable Earth-Dragon. "Well, you and others should have known how to revitalize his body." "After all, You three have done the deed with Baek Ain countless times already." A blush crept onto Yafei and Yi Xian''s faces. They still do not trust Queen Medusa, but herment makes them realize this woman has been watching them all this time. Yes, what Queen Medusa meant is Dual Cultivation. By giving Baek Ain their vital yin energy, he could recover quickly. However, Lan Rou shook her head and said, "Even if four of us did it, the amount of vital yin energy is stillcking." "Baek Ain''s Yang Energy is "extremely." vigorous. Usually, he wouldn''t lose too much, but fighting nine Dou Venerate and Half Saint is his current limit." "Let us help Ain." Lan Guan, Lan Tianxue, and Lan Mingxi stepped forward. "You guys." Lan Rou''s expression darkened. "Are you sure you wanted to give Ain your vital yin energy?" "YES!" The three Lan answered firmly. Queen Medusa rubbed her chin and said, "With this, Seven of us should be enough." "Let''s treat Ain." "Mm." 6x beautifuldies nodded at Queen Medusa. Chapter 105: Responsibility and Famous! Chapter 105: Responsibility and Famous! --- Chapter 102 --- Baek Ain floated in his sea consciousness and seemingly appeared to be in a dream. He awkwardly opened his eyes, seeing seven beautiful fairies serve him gently. They are like this soft breeze passing his body and washing away his burdensome stress. He couldn''t help but groan in delight. "Ain, you have to take responsibility now." A gentle voice suddenly echoed with a small moan. "Mm, you might be a father soon." "Wait, father?" Baek Ain looked around, trying to find the source of this gentle voice. Another voicees apanied by a wet sopping noise, "Yes, Ain. We might get pregnant because of this." "Hehe, you''re going to be the baby''s father soon." Some other voice appears shortly after, making Baek Ain nervous because being a father is a massive responsibility. Baek Ain is a man of his word, so he wouldn''t back down if he were responsible for something. Still a father? A thought of getting milk shed briefly in Baek Ain''s mind before a sweet childish voice appeared this time, which caused him to shiver. "Papa~!" "PAPA~!!" ... ... Baek Ain opened his eyes wide and straightened his back while sitting on an unfamiliar king-sized bed. Moonlight prated through the window and curtain nearby, illuminating the unknown room. A cold sweat ran down Baek Ain''s forehead as a weak smile formed on his face. "Of course, that was a dream-!" He sighed in relief, seemingly grabbing onto something soft. "Aiya~!" A cute yelp echoed in the room. Baek Ain froze on the spot and nced to the left, watching the moonlight shine upon a familiar face. "Senior Guan?" He looked at the naked milf with snowy silver hair and was stunned. Yes, Lan Guan is currently sleeping beside Baek Ain with afortable look on her face. No, this can''t be. Baek Ain immediately scanned the room with his hazel-gold eyes and discovered several white sticky substances covering everything. Even the ceiling is not safe from this white stuff. On the floor, a bundle of clothes ranging from robes and underwear piled upon each other and scattered in a straight line toward the bed, which left Baek Ain speechless. Since the bed was quite big, several nkets needed to cover it and made Baek Ain knit his brows. Lan Guan slept soundlessly, appearing to be in a drunk-like state. Baek Ain picked one nket and covered her body, which led him to discover another naked woman. "Senior Tianxue?" The sect master of Fallen Orchid Sect purred like a cat, hugging his leg like the mostfortable pillow. Baek Ain coughed a few times while looking at her D-Cup chest and child-bearing hips. "Damn..." He muttered to himself. "Is this the result of cultivating a Pure Orchid Body?" Baek Ain shook his head and picked the nearest nket, only to find the grand elder of Fallen Orchid Sect in the same situation too. "Fuck me..." Baek Ain gulped like he had done a criminal act. He calmed himself because he didn''t know what the fuck happened in this room. "Mm?" A soft growl came between his legs. Baek Ain looked down and saw a ck-haired beauty with red eyes staring at him. "M-Medusa..." "How rude, is that how you greet your wife?" Queen Medusa frowned at him. "And for disimer, this queen has taken Cai Lin as a name." "From now on, I shall be revered as Baek Cai Lin." "What, Are you going to reject me?" Her red eyes gazed at Baek Ain fearlessly. "Hmm, to take your words back..." "Aren''t you the one who proposed to this queen first? Be proud you could have a wife like me." "..." Baek Ain. He couldn''t deny Queen Medusa''s statement about the proposal. It was one of his tactics to catch her off guard one year ago. "Look at his flustered face. How cute." A gigglees from the right. Baek Ain recognized this voice and replied helplessly, "This is not funny. Yi Xian." Yi Xian''s hair scattered on the bed as she covered herself with a nket, grinning at Baek Ain. "Pretty funny for me~!" She teased him. Baek Ain rolled his eyes and sighed, "What happened here?" Queen Medusa and Yi Xian stared at each other, wondering if this guy was this dense. ''No, he''s just shameless.'' Yi Xian shook her head because he understood Baek Ain''s character after living with him for a year. Unfortunately for Baek Ain, Medusa is a queen with short to little patience. "We are having sex to recover your Life Force." She stated casually. "Damn!" Yi Xian was bewildered by Queen Medusa''s boldness. As expected of Snake People''s Queen. Baek Ain''s mouth spasmed while feeling happy inside because they cared so much for him, especially Queen Medusa and Three Lans. It would be a lie if he said he wasn''t "inwardly." touched by their action. However, it was awkward because he took their virginity in the process. And he wasn''t EVEN AWAKE! GOD DAMN IT! One is a literal queen. And three others are top-notch beauties of the Fallen Orchid Sect. "So, are you going to take responsibility?" Queen Medusa narrowed her red eyes at Baek Ain. "If you dare to say otherwise, you''re just a pussy and spineless guy." "Yes, Medusa-." Baek Ain sighed in defeat. Queen Medusa frowned and asked, "This queen has a name already." Baek Ain''s mouth twitched as he answered, "Yes, I''ll take responsibility." "Cai Lin." Cai Lin nodded firmly and returned, "Good, from now on. I shall be the mistress of the harem." "Thedies of Fallen Orchid Sect agreed to be your concubines before forming the Dual Cultivation with you. Even though they wouldn''t be your wife, I expected something wise from a man like you." Noticing Baek Ain''s expression, Cai Lin smirked inside and yfully added, "Don''t worry. They are not pregnant." "The bloodline of Behemoth is hard to pass on, especially the Divine Behemoth. If you want an offspring, You need to fill them up with your seed." "Of course, it also depends if they possess the same quality of Bloodline as me." There is a hint of proudness in Cai Lin''s voice when mentioning this matter. Cai Lin caressed her fair stomach and stated, "So I have the biggest chance to bear your children here." "..." Baek Ain. "..." Yi Xian. [Congrattions, Host] [You yed yourself] [Hehe, At least you have more beautiful harem members on your side now] ''Well, well, well, if it isn''t the consequences of my own actions.'' Baek Ain nkly stared at the system panel. ... ... And just like that, Baek Ain has four more additional harem members. Even though Lan Guan, Lan Tianxue, and Lan Mingxi said they weren''t worthy of such a position, Baek Ain still took responsibility and granted them several cultivation resources, tailor-made parasite suits, and affection. Of course, the news of the Fallen Orchid Sect''s Victory spread over the Southern Region and Central ins. After all, nine Dou Venerate and a Half-Saint were "directly." killed on the battlefield. Who would expect the Fallen Orchid Sect to survive and ovee such a situation? Everyone was shocked, but they couldn''t even curry favor from them because no one helped the Fallen Orchid Sect. Baek Ain''s fame bes much more prominent, but not many people know him in the Southern Region and Central ins. People called him "Demonic Freak." because he could fight Dou Venerate despite his young age. Several unorthodox sects from the Demonic Faction wanted to recruit Baek Ain, but he rejected them. He wants to develop the Fallen Orchid Sect as his base in the Southern Region. In a sect far deep in the Southern Region, a muscr man in a loose robe sat on a majestic-looking throne. He stared at the fight recorded on the memory light stone, a war between Fallen Orchid Sect and Han Feng. A silver-haired woman caught his attention as a grin appeared on his handsome face. "Lan Rouxi, I know you will return." "HAHAHAHA~!" Augh that shook the entire mountain echoed for a full minute. "You died four centuries ago." "It''s your fate to be my woman, after all!" ... Central ins, two Beast Tribes watched the recording and were interested in two individuals. The Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe stared at Queen Medusa''s fight against the Venerable Earth Dragon, shivering when looking at nine-colored might. "Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!" "Heaven has sent us a champion! Hurry, go to the Southern Region and recruit her at all costs! Don''t let those pesky Demonic Serpents attack her because she would be a massive threat to them." ... Meanwhile, at Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe. Every elder and patriarch watched Baek Ain''s searing golden me and fell into dead silence. "T-This is the Legendary Golden Crow''s Divine me." The Patriarch''s old eyes burned in spirit. "I thought we had lost Heaven''s Blessing in the past, but a spark actually rekindled somewhere else. The Great One hasn''t forsaken us..." "Grand Elder, fetch the Saint Child from the Fallen Orchid Sect. Do not let anyone touch him." "If one dares to touch a strand of his hair, kill that person immediately." "Yes, Patriarch!" A shadow disappeared from the meeting room. ... Wind Lightning Pavilion. A pink-haireddy hurriedly entered a small cottage on the side of a mountain. "Teacher, Teacher! I found him!" A ck-haired beauty in a greenish-blue robe opened her eyes and saw the light crystal her student brought in, watching a white-haired youngster fight nine Dou Venerate and a Half-Saint. "My fateful other..." Her rosy lips trembled in excitement. "I know we could meet again." "Half Saint... Ain, wait for me. I''ll be a stronger pir for you." Chapter 106: Massive Upgrades Chapter 106: Massive Upgrades --- Chapter 103 --- At the secluded mountainside, Baek Ain sat on a rock while enjoying the view of the blueke. He nced back and found his lovers holding a pic. A weak yet peaceful smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face as his harem became "bigger." again. Many single men would be happy with such a privilege, but Baek Ain thought otherwise. He wasn''t afraid of not satisfying them because he had the powerful skill to ensure that. He was scared that someday he couldn''t protect them in the future. Baek Ain had trouble fighting the Venerable Earth Dragon a month ago and only could defend himself. He was lucky Cai Lin recovered her strength and became peak Dou Venerate, but what if she wasn''t there? What if there are one or two more Half Saints? In the past, Yafei and Lan Rou once asked if he could afford them. However, the real question is not about Baek Ain''s liking for possessing a harem of beauty. The real question is whether he could afford to protect them or not. "I have no other choices, huh?" Baek Ainughed bitterly. The answer to all his problems is power. He needs absolute strength to stand over everyone and protect his loved ones. Of course, his harem also grows strong alongside him, but only Cai Lin can stand on the same ground as him. And In terms of skills, Lan Rou is equal to Baek Ain because of her reincarnation and past selves. But this is not enough. "Let''s not overthink it." Baek Ain calmed himself. After fighting the Venerable Earth Dragon, Baek Ain received assistance from seven beautifuldies and took three more days to recuperate his mental energy. He appeared to be okay after restoring his Life Energy, but he was tired mentally too. Alchemist''s Mental Energy is more massive than others. However, he used skills like [Sixth Sense], [Parallel Thinking], [Profound Temporal Eye], and finally [Ashen''s Eyes], which are "extremely." energy-consuming. If any other Alchemist of the same level(8th Tier) uses the same skills as Baek Ain, they will be mentally-retarded in just thirty minutes. For example, a 7th Grade Alchemist like Han Feng would have died mentally in just one minute. And Baek Ain fought Han Feng and others for several hours straight, surviving against a Half-Saint Expert with pure tenacity alone. At that moment, Baek Ain trusted his instinct alone and parried Venerable Earth Dragon''s attacks like his life depended on it. He was clearly on the verge of being unconscious, The state of severing one''s thoughts from one''s body and moving in sync with the flow of the world. Thinking about it makes Baek Ain''s mouth curve slightly. If his guess was correct, Lightning Impulse has evolved naturally under pressure. "Alicia, release all the notifications." Baek Ain exhaled calmly. [Okay, Host] [Ding! "Han Feng." has been destroyed by Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Ding! You have gained Han Feng''s Memory and A Fraction of Skills] [Soul-Gazing Strike(F), Eastern Alchemy Mastery(A+)] [Ding! You have obtained "Sea Heart me."] [Ding! You have resisted a Half Saint''s Attacks and evolved some of your skills under extreme pressure] [Jade-like Enhancement(S) >>> Jade-like Enhancement(S+)] [Pyrokinesis(S) >>> Pyrokinesis(S+)] [Parry(A) >>> Parry(S)] [Revolver(B) >>> Revolver(A)] [Fire Devouring(A) >>> Fire Devouring(S)] [Wraith''s Form(A) >>> Wraith''s Form(S)] [Sixth Sense(S) >>> Sixth Sense(SS)] [Healing Factor(S) >>> Healing Factor(SS) [Parallel Thinking(A) >>> Parallel Thinking(S)] [Last Man Standing(B) >>> Last Man Standing(A+)] [Profound Temporal Eye(C+) >>> Profound Temporal Eye(A)] [Ashen''s Eyes(A) >>> Ashen''s Eyes(S)] [The Presence of Fear(A) >>> The Presence of Fear(S)] [Earth Demon''s Touch(D) >>> Earth Demon''s Touch(A)] [Lightning Impulse(S) has evolved under extreme pressure] [Lightning Impulse(S) >>> Quasi Ultra Instinct(SS)] [Due to extended sexual intercourse, Nirvana Touch, Golden Rod, and Pration have leveled up] [Nirvana Touch(A+) >>> Nirvana''s Touch(S)] [Golden Rod(A+) >>> Golden Rod(S)] [Pration(S) >>> Pration(S+)] [Due to extended sexual intercourse and abundant yin energy absorption, Pure Sun-Swallowing Serpent Physique has evolved] [Pure Sun Swallowing Serpent Physique >>> Sun-Eater Serpent Physique] [Ding! You have leveled up] [Ding! You have leveled up] [You have reached 7-Star Dou Ancestor] "..." Baek Ain stared at the long list of notifications. His lips twitched in happiness and wryness. "At this point, my status window will be full." "I have to Synthesize a few things." He sighed inwardly and told Alicia to start the process. After picking a few skills based on their usefulness and growth, Baek Ain stared at the system panel and nodded in satisfaction. [Ding! Do you want to Synthesize these skills?] "Yes." [Synthesizing Fire Avatar(S) and Wraith''s Form(S)] [Ding! You have obtained Fire Shadow''s Envoy(SS)] [Synthesizing The Presence of Fear(S) and Soul-Gazing Strike(F)] [Soul-Gazing Strike''s Grade is too low to Synthesize, using Skill Upgrade Token(A)] [Synthesizing the Presence of Fear(S) and Soul-Gazing Strike(A)] [Ding! You have obtained Predator''s Aura(S)] [Synthesizing Eastern Alchemy Mastery(S) and Eastern Alchemy Mastery(A+)] [Ding! You have obtained Eastern Alchemy Mastery(S+)] [Synthesizing Life Drain(S) and Earth Demon''s Touch(A)] [Ding! You have obtained Greater Life Drain(S+)] Baek Ain rubbed his chin and mumbled, "Alicia, Status Window." [Opening Status Window...] [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Enhanced Hybrid] [Age: 16(Irrelevant)] [Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger] [Physique: Pure Sun-Eater Serpent Physique, Three-Colored Lightning Beast Physique, One-Star Behemoth Physique] [Soul Connection: Gnome(S+), Mighty Rajang(A)] [Blood Connection: Cross Tail(Replica), Parasites(69+)] [Innate Skills: Breathing(S), Synthesize(A+), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Active Skills: Super Jump(SS), Jade-like Enhancement(S+), Energy st(A), Stealth(A), Nirvana Touch(S), Pyrokinesis(S+), Greater Life Drain(S+), Revolver(A), Parry(S), Howl of Sovereign White Tiger(S), Fire Shadow Avatar(SS), Fire Devouring(S), King of Parasite(SS), Profound Temporal Eye(A), Telepathy(B)] [Passive Skills: Energy Mastery(S), CQC(S), Pain Resistance(SS), Poison Immunity(S), de Mastery(S), de Intent(S), Hidden Weapon Mastery(A), Healing Factor(SS), Sixth Sense(SS), Quasi Ultra Instinct(SS), Parallel Thinking(S), Alchemist Instinct(S), Herbology(S), Eastern Alchemy Mastery(S+), Last Man Standing(A+), Ashen''s Eyes(S), Pration(S+), Golden Rod(S), Eidetic Memory(A), Spatial Strength(A)] [Cultivation: 7-Star Dou Ancestor] [Martial Techniques: Four Extreme Arts, Shadow Tiger Steps, Seven Kills Dance, 100 Mimicry Technique, Wings of Freedom, White Poison Art, Wicked Sun''s Ripple, Azure Sword sh] [Body Technique: Ancestor Blood Mark, Unrecorded Body Tempering Technique] [Cultivation Technique: The Record of the Burning World(Iplete)] "Not bad, hehe. I can feel the improvement of my skills." Baek Ain said while activating some of his skills, feeling the change in power and efficiency. "Ain, hurry up! The sandwich is going to be stale, you know?" Yi Xian yelled from afar. "I''ll be there in a second." Baek Ain jumped from the rock and stretched slightly. And a secondter, Baek Ain teleported himself to the pic carpet. He awkwardly snuggled into Cai Lin''s chest and caused the atmosphere to freeze immediately. Cai Lin smiled and asked, "Do you want me that badly?" "Jumping and hugging my chest all of a sudden... I know our rtionship has be closer, but you sure strike the iron while it''s hot, huh?" Baek Ain could feel the question gazes from otherdies and cursed inwardly because his Spatial Strength Mastery was still poor. "How cute." Cai Lin giggled at him. "Ladies, strip him. We are doing it outdoors now." "W-Wait!" Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes widened in disbelief. Nevertheless, Lan Rou quickly grabbed Baek Ain''s leg and prevented him from running away. Yi Xian moved and pulled his pants down, and Yafei unbuttoned his shirt. [Hahaha~! Good Luck, Host!] ''Fuck you, Alicia!'' Baek Ain''s mouth got sealed by Cai Lin''s lips. He hugged Cai Lin''s waist and shouted, "Fuck it. I won''t let myself get dominated!" "You want to y a game! I''ll give you one!" Soon the peaceful mountaintop was filled with moans, causing several magical beasts to run away because they thought powerful beasts were fighting there. ... ... Three hourster, Baek Ain panted and looked at the sevendies, who had satisfied looks on their faces. Baek Ain shook his head and mumbled, "I hope my harem doesn''t grow bigger again..." He hoped so. But fate has a different n for him. Chapter 107: Ancient Refining Smithery Chapter 107: Ancient Refining Smithery --- Chapter 104 --- Deep inside the mountain range of the Fallen Orchid Sect, Baek Ain and Queen Medusa walk into an ancient smithery enchanted with the help of an active volcano. The fire energy in this area is more refined yet wildpared to the one on the Blue Orchid Lake, causing both Baek Ain and Cai Lin to be surprised. "Oh wow, if this queen has such a ce in the Tager Desert. Advancing to the peak Dou Venerate Realm wouldn''t take this long." Cai Linmented casually. Baek Ain rolled his eyes and returned sarcastically, "If I didn''t fight you one year ago, you wouldn''t reach this stage." "And within that one year, you will be stuck in peak Dou Emperor Realm." "Hmph, this queen knows. Just stating a fact." Queen Medusa huffed in dissatisfaction. She knew very well that Baek Ain was her lucky star from the beginning until now. Without him, she won''t be able to evolve into Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python and receive the variant Divine Beast Behemoth''s bloodline. As a dignified queen, she is willing to admit such things, but cowering before Baek Ain is not her liking. So what if Baek Ain conquered her with that ridiculous member and skill on the bed, she''s still staying on top of him. If Baek Ain knew what Cai Lin was thinking, he wouldugh and shake his head uncontrobly. The definition of a win for Cai Lin is definitely different. They entered the ancient smithery and discovered a flow ofva in the cave, illuminating the area. Baek Ain flicked his finger and created a wisp of deep purple me. Ding! The deep purple me struck a metal pir in the middle of the cave, causing the whole room to tremble violently before opening another room nearby. It was a secret room for forging that the Fallen Orchid Sect''s Master told him after the recovery. After all, he broke his weapon on the previous battlefield, and this cave stored several valuable materials topensate for that. Unknown to the sect elder Lan Tianxue, Baek Ain''s inventory is stacked with several rare materials thanks to his Sign In System. "Oh, wow..." Baek Ain''s eyes widened in surprise. Before them, the cave walls were carved with several holes and used to store goods like precious minerals or even bones of Ancient Beast. On the floor, a pile of ck-colored stones scattered everywhere. "Damn." "I thought they were poor, but actually a tycoon in disguise." Even Cai Lin was speechless. When the Fallen Orchid Sect organized themselves, they appeared as 2nd ss Sect on the Demonic Faction. Yet what is this shining amount of resources? Her kingdom back in the Tager Desert isn''t this rich. Baek Ain and Cai Lin didn''t know that because the Fallen Orchid Sect burned some ancestry texts, materials like these couldn''t be utilized to their full potential, so they just umted and decayed in this storage. Don''t underestimate a sect with four centuries worth of foundation. They might lose their former power, but they still have some backbones. Picking some treasures, Baek Ain left the important ones for the development of the Fallen Orchid Sect. Cai Lin also picked a few things that caught her interest, probably something to help with her constitution. Knowing she obtained and has awakened a variant of his Behemoth''s Bloodline, Baek Ain couldn''t help but sigh inwardly. ''How could she awaken Behemoth''s Bloodline before me?'' Baek Ain shook his head helplessly. He pressed Alicia about this matter yesterday, and she answered monotonously about needing a massive amount of Life Energy. He still has the Impure Draconic Bloodline from Li Qinghe''s corpse, which contained abundant Life Energy, but that was not enough to awaken his Ashen''s Eyed Behemoth''s Bloodline. [Your only hope is to absorb Life Energy from Ancient Void Dragon Tribe as they possessed the best nutrient to help awaken Ashen''s Eyed Behemoth''s Bloodline] Alicia suddenlymented with her usual monotonous tone. Baek Ain rolled his eyes because the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe was out of its limit right now. Not only are they strong, but their base is separated into pieces. The fastest way to travel there is through Spatial Gate. And no way in hell Baek Ain just barged into their front door, demanding Dragon''s Blood. As they walked out, Baek Ain heard a notification. [Ding! A Great Universal Aura has gotten detected!] [Do you want to Sign In to Ancient Refining Smithery?] ''Huh?'' Baek Ain frowned inside. ''What the...'' He activated Sixth Sense, Profound Temporal Eye, and Ashen''s Eyes to check something. After Sign In for over a year, he discovered a pattern to trigger such notifications. He looked down the crack beneath his foot and stomped the ground heavily. Cracks! Boom! The ground shattered as Baek Ain hugged Cai Lin''s waist to prevent her from falling and used Parasite to stick on a wall. A hole the size of an adult appeared, spewing dust everywhere. "Warn me first or something, aih..." Cai Lin sighed while cleaning dust from her clothes and Baek Ain''s shirt. Baek Ainughed and returned, "Surprise." "Haha, funny." Cai Lin remarked while giving him a dreadful look. She definitely would get her paybackter. Baek Ain didn''t mind her gaze because he knew something would be spicy tonight. Heughed and jumped into the unknown hole with Cai Lin in his arms. Theynded a minuteter with a thud, causing thending ground to crack slightly. This hole is much deeper than they expected. Baek Ain summoned his me and saw a vast hall with a unique-shaped statue lying across it. He scanned the room and noticed a flickering scroll on a decree stand, inviting anyone to touch it. [Ding! A Great Universal Aura has gotten detected!] [Do you want to Sign In to Ancient Refining Smithery?] The same notifications echoed in Baek Ain''s head. ''Alicia, scan that scroll first.'' [Okay] [Scanning...] [Ancient Refining Technique(Imperfect)] [I didn''t detect any negative aura in this area, so the scroll should be okay to touch] Even though Alicia said so, Baek Ain was still cautious because who the fuck would put a treasure in such a ce without any traps or hidden meanings? As he approached the scroll, Baek Ain gently retracted his hand and picked it up. "Ah, Arrrrghhh~!" He groaned in pain. "A-Ain!" Cai Lin hurriedly ran to his side. Sheshed her hand to part the scroll from her lifepanions but found a grin on his face instead. At this moment, Cai Lin knew she got tricked by this bastard. "You!" She punched him in the guts, making him choke slightly. Baek Ain retracted his smile and said, "That hurts. You know?" Cai Lin red at Baek Ain and responded coldly, "Do that again. I''ll beat you to a pulp." Baek Ain apologized because his jokes went too far, which Cai Lin forgave after some persuading. It seems Cai Lin''s feelings for him were genuine, as no stranger would run in such a hurry to help someone. Considering their past rtionship, Cai Lin treated him dearly and really saw him as her future husband. [That should erase your wariness, right?] Alicia suddenlymented. Baek Ain smiled inside and didn''t reply to Alicia''s question, but the system knew the answer from his warm silence. Cai Lin locked her arms around Baek Ain''s elbow and said, "Hurry up, open the scroll." Baek Ain shrugged and opened the scroll, revealing several ancient inscriptions that struck their heads with information. A headache filled with a massive surge of knowledge overwhelms their brain for a minute. Baek Ain opened his mouth and spat, "Fuck!" "This vile..." Even the dignified queen couldn''t help but curse. They felt like shit for a full minute. Poof! The scrollbusted and disappeared into dust. "..." Baek Ain. "..." Cai Lin. [Ding! You have learned a skill] [Ancient Refining(F)] [Since the Ancient Refining Skill is ipleted, the current grade growth is "unfortunately." capped at A Grade] ''Tsk!'' Baek Ain''s mouth twitched. As Baek Ain received a notification from Alicia, Cai Lin experienced the same thing with a slightly different approach. She heard an ancient voice and epted the knowledge about Ancient Refining, like a cultivator who received an inheritance from a heavenly being. Of course, that was just a Will left behind by a Saint Expert called Jing Moshen. And Alicia filtered it for Baek Ain. "Ain, do you get the inheritance too?" Cai Lin asked somewhat excitedly. Baek Ain nodded and replied, "Yeah." Cai Lin''s red eyes flickered as she continued, "Good, I want to try to refine something. So what about a smallpetition?" "Heh, apetition?" "Yes, and whoever Refines a better treasure wins!" "Sure." Baek Ain returned casually. "As for the reward for the winner?" Hearing that, Cai Lin fell into deep thought as a yful smirk appeared in her beautiful voice. "The loser shall grant one wish for the winner." She said with brimming confidence. "Deal." Baek Ain responded immediately. Cai Lin flew up and returned to the storage room, taking several treasures for her first refining item. Beneath her, Baek Ain shook his head andmented, "Haha~! You would never know what''sing after you, Cai Lin..." "Alicia, Sign In!" [Ding! Congrattions, Host!] [You have obtained...] Chapter 108: Master Refiner, Creating High-Tiers Artifacts casually Chapter 108: Master Refiner, Creating High-Tiers Artifacts casually --- Chapter 105 --- [Ding! Congrattions, Host!] [You have received 1x Perfect Ancient Refining Technique Scroll(One person limited), 10x rare Blueprints, and 1x Saint Realm''s Weapon Blueprint: Twin Illumination] "Alicia, the usual." [Okay] [Name: Perfect Ancient Refining Scroll(One Person Limited)] [Type: Exclusive Inheritance] [Grade: SSS] [Description: A refining technique made by a man one step away from reaching Dou God. This technique recorded his will about Ancient Refining and knowledge rted to it] [Ding! By using this item, Ancient Refining''s Growth Cap will be increased to SSS] ... [Ding! Listing eleven blueprints] [Dreading Widow(Spear)] [Greedy Ghost(Dagger)] [Love Guard(Shield)] [One Hundred Miles Thorn(Chains)] [Lion''s ws(Finger Guards)] [Skyharp Eclipse(Bow)] [Dragon''s Spine(Greatsword)] [Sabertooth(Battle Axe)] [Bloody Storm(Scythe)] [Piercing Rain(Sword)] [Twin Illumination(de)] Baek Ain used the limited Perfect Ancient Refining Scroll and raised his Ancient Refining''s Growth Cap to SSS. And he nced down at the list of blueprints, which didn''t excite him except thest one. Opening the Twin Illumination''s info, Baek Ain''s lips curved and formed a big smile. "Just the right time... I''m short of good weapons right now." [Name: Twin Illumination(Blueprint)] [Type: Weapon''s Blueprint] [Grade: SS] [Description: Twin Illumination is a pair of des invented by the Saint Master Refiner, Jing Moshen. He got inspired by the twin pirs of light that urred in his era, cleaving over heaven] A 3D model of twin des appeared before Baek Ain''s eyes. They are around seventy centimeters with the body entirely silverish white that reflects the light and a light purple-colored handle. Such a good weapon. Even though Baek Ain hadn''t made this weapon, he could feel the twin des fit into his hands perfectly. Then his face dropped when seeing the list of materials needed to refine Twin Illumination. Over ny materials and several processes of refining to craft it, and half of it was unknown to Baek Ain. Remember that Baek Ain possessed a few memories of experts like Yao Men and Old Ground Demon Ghost, but he still couldn''t identify half of these materials. He even wondered if these materials existed in the first ce. [They exist but are probably extinct because history devoured them. Even Divine Materials couldn''t escape rot from time, Host] Aliciamented calmly. [Though, I believe you can still make the weapon with alternative materials and the rightbination. You''re 8th Tier Alchemist, so doing refinement should be easy for you] Hearing the encouraging words from Alicia, Baek Ain smiled and checked the Ancient Refining Smithery for thest time. He returned to the upper level and saw Cai Lin ying with her Neon Green me. There was a hint of excitement on her beautiful face, which piqued Baek Ain''s interest in what she was making. Well, the winner of this small contest is going to be him. [Pure Serpent Lotus me(Innate)] Baek Ain eyed the name above Cai Lin''s Green Neon me and shook his head because she obtained the me through their shared efforts. Well, he nurtured that me with Gnome''s energy. Leaving Cai Lin alone in the Ancient Smithery, Baek Ain chose a random room in the cave and started refining too. Tossing a pillow mat onto the dirty floor, Baek Ain sat down and ran his mind through the Ancient Refining''s introduction from start to finish. Since he possessed Parallel Thinking, absorbing all the knowledge was easy. Not to mention Refining and Alchemy have simrities here and there, allowing Baek Ain to increase his understanding. His mind is like a sponge that absorbed Ancient Refining Technique left behind by a Saint Realm Expert. Refining treasures is "primarily." divided into four stages. These stages were: Smelting, Tempering, Forming, and Spirit Attachment. Smelting is the most uplicated step. If the refiner possessed the material, smelting it with the appropriate me is the most direct way to purge impurities. Of course, The length of smelting affected the quality of the weapon. As for Tempering, there were plenty of methods to do so. The simplest way was to use a hammer to temper the metal. But generally, this method could only be applied when making low-level equipment. As for high-level items, one used Dou Qiplimented with their own strength to temper the materials. And Materials hammered with this method would be more powerful. It has to get mentioned that this ising from Master Refiner''s window of vision. After all, cksmiths also have their method of tempering materials. The third step wasn''t so simple. If one wanted to make a personalized weapon, then Forming was very important. The weapons used by each person were different. Even if two identical des were "simultaneously." handed to two people, the way they use them would be not surprisingly different. In the end, after numerous uses, the des would wear by their user''s habits. When a Refiner wants to make a weapon or an artifact, one has to be careful in Forming. One must make a weapon that one gets ustomed to. And the result will reach its potential. Thest step, Spirit Attachment, was the most "difficult." part of refining weapons. The Spirit attached to the weapon/artifacts would determine its level. The "Spirit." means the maker''s will or intention, which could cause the weapon/artifacts to develop its soul. Baek Ain understood this because, as an Alchemist, high-grade pills could be born with an innate spirit. [Ding! Ancient Refining''s mastery has increased because of your understanding] [Ancient Refining has be more profound with your knowledge] [Ancient Refining(F) >>> Ancient Refining(C)] Baek Ain smiled and said confidently, "Let''s start." Opening his inventory, Baek Ain picked the worst material he had, some chunk of impure iron ore and ordinary wood he broke in his early days. Baek Ain started melting the iron ore with his me and watched the chunk be liquid. After that, he grabbed the hot liquid with his bare hands and cooled it down with his Dou Qi. SSSH! The sounds of sizzlinge from his palm. If any refiner sees this, they will p their faces in disbelief at such a cooling method. However, Baek Ain aimed to temper the iron simultaneously by applying so much pressure using his physical prowess. Before getting Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Bloodline, Baek Ain''s physical strength is ten times Dou Practitioner of the same realm. Using this method, he wanted to reduce the "brittleness." of the iron and strengthen the whole material. [Enhanced Iron] "Next step..." It might sound surprising, but what Baek Ain does next is Refine the ordinary wood. He didn''t use his me as green-colored energy came from his palm. Baek Ain is an Alchemist, so he possesses Wood Dou Qi. And to be honest. Baek Ain also possessed an affinity to all the fundamental elements. [Enhanced Red Bark Wood] Sighing because the experiment was sessful, Baek Ain began to form his first-ever refined weapon. Under his hazel-gold eyes, the materials fused and changed a few times until bing a chef knife no longer than twenty meters with a red wood handle. The process took around thirty minutes. Baek Ain sighed inwardly and focused on the chef''s knife, burning his fiery will into it. A faint glow appeared on the sharp de as a smile formed on his face. [Ding! You have created your first artifact] [Please name it] "Tama." Baek Ain answered without much thought. [Name: Tama] [Type: Weapon] [Grade: B] [Description: An extremely sharp chef knife made by Baek Ain using Ancient Refining Method. Even though the materials hold the chef knife''s quality from advancing further, it''s still better than any Dou Spirit Weapon] [Ding! Ancient Refining has leveled up] [Ancient Refining(C) >>> Ancient Refining(B)] Baek Ain ignored the notification and marveled upon his first creation. He yed around with it for five minutes before coughing a few times to his embarrassment, even though no one was watching. [...] Oh, wait. There was Alicia. [You like an excited child ying around with his new toy] "Is there something wrong with me being excited, Alicia?" Baek Ain returned casually. [No] [Just saying] Baek Ain swayed his hand to push Alicia''s system panel away and ced his first creation inside a case made from fancy-looking leather. After creating Tama, Baek Ain''s mood improved, and his craftsman''s heart exploded throughout the roof. He even forgot about thepetition between him and Cai Lin as he focused on creating new artifacts. [Ding! You have created an artifact] [Ding! You have created an artifact] [Ding! You have created an artifact] [Ding! You have created an artifact] [Ding! You have created...] [Ding! You have created...] [Ding! You have created...] [Ding! You have created...] [Ding! You have...] [Ding! You have...] [Ding! You have...] [Ding! You have...] [Ding!] [Ding!] [Ding!] [Ding!] Baek Ain is absorbed in refining artifacts, unaware the moon has risen to the sky. Every time he finished one artifact, he would name it and toss it into the inventory. Even the loud notifications don''t bother Baek Ain, bing white noise to help stay in pace. And then he stopped abruptly. A desire to reach the impossible shed in Baek Ain''s mind. Two wordse from his mouth. "Twin Illumination." Yes, Baek Ain wanted to create a Saint Grade Weapon. It is beyond his current capabilities, but man is not new to challenge and failure. Picking the best varieties of materials in his inventory, Baek Ain summoned Gnome''s me and Golden Crow''s me. A grin stered all over his face. ... ... A weekter. "Hmm, this should be sufficient..." Cai Lin huffed in satisfaction. It took over a thousand attempts to refine this weapon, and her hard work paid off handsomely. She looked down at the de she made with Venerable Earth Dragon''s Arm, which she "previously." refined with the most primitive method of changing its shape only. And she re-refined it to make it better. After refining it again, the de''s body shrunk to eighty centimeters, and it''s entirely white, like a polished bone. The handle bes slicker with a hint of a draconic feature. There are no longer spikes because Cai Lin thought it unnecessary. "It''s a peak Dou Venerate Grade Weapon. Even though the offensive ability iscking because my refinement skill is still low, its durability is better than some Half Saint''s Weapon." "I''ll name you Earth Cleaver." Cai Lin nned to give this to Baek Ain after his recovery. However, Ancient Refining Technique changed her mind for the better. She patted her chest proudly and said, "I''ll be the winner of this smallpetition, Ain." And suddenly, thunderps echoed in the sky. BOOM! Lightning struck Fallen Orchid Sect''s Array and caused the air to tremble violently. The spatial strength in the surrounding is agitated as if something incredible is about to happen. "What happened? Is there an intruder??!" Lan Tianxue panicked while summoning everyone with her sect master''smand. Lan Rou frowned and nced at the mountain where Baek Ain and Cai Lin stayed to refine weapons. She is a reincarnation of A Half-Saint, who failed to reach Saint Realm. So she could deduce this situation very well. "Lightning Tribtions..." She mumbled to herself. "Looking at the state of the sky, there would be three strikes... What is Ain doing there?" Unknown to everyone, Baek Ain released a cold sweat while staring at the twin des before his eyes. He is at a very critical moment of Spirit Attachment. One wrong move and this alternative Twin Illumination is fucked. An hourter. "Surprise me. Can you cleave heaven?" Baek Ain grinned at the weapon as he grasped the twin des'' handles. SWOOOOOOSH! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!! The first lightning struck the mountain and hit Baek Ain after destroyingyer uponyer of rocks. Baek Ain waved his hand and repealed the lightning away. He looked up and said, "Let''s see how beautiful you are against the Tribtion Lightnings." "Hehe." "Seven Kill Dances: Opening." Swoosh! As if epting Baek Ain''s challenge, the sky sent ck-colored lightning at him. "HA!" Baek Ain roared loudly. BOOOOOOOM!! A cross-shaped energy sh shed with the lightning in the sky and exploded, causing a shockwave. "COME ON, GIVE ME YOUR BEST!" Baek Ain taunted the dark sky even more. GRRRR! KABOOM! Final lightning appeared, freezing the surroundings in silence. It was golden-colored lightning. Baek Ain grinned and executed his killing move, "Final Dance: Endless ughter." Cracks! The air shattered and exposed a spatial rift, but Baek Ain shed it with his twin des. His des traveled slowly and weed the golden-colored lightning, parting the dark cloud with extreme de intent. BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!! The sky bes clear again, revealing a golden sun on the blue sky. [Ding! You have created a masterpiece] [Please name it] "Domina & Tion." Baek Ain uttered proudly. "Domina-Tion, you two shall assist my endeavor in this world!" "Haha~!" Chapter 109: Breakthrough, 1-Star Dou Venerate! Chapter 109: Breakthrough, 1-Star Dou Venerate! --- Chapter 106 --- [Domina & Tion] [Type: Infant Spiritual Weapon] [Grade: SS] [Description: A masterpiece created by Baek Ain when he was in an enlightenment state. He used "Twin Illumination." blueprints but changed half of the materials with other alternatives, making a new weapon with an innate spirit. Since the Infant Spiritual Weapon could develop its soul, its power is only limited to the material used and can be upgradedter] [Innate Skill: Domination] [Domination, Unleash the sharp aura that dominates every weapon of the same grade and render them useless until the battle end] [Acquired Skill: Thunder Crush] [Thunder Crush, Cover a fifteen-meter radius of an area with Extreme Lightning and punish enemies with it] [Ding! You have experienced enlightenment and increased Ancient Refining''s Grade by two levels] [Ancient Refining(B) >>> Ancient Refining(S)] "Damn." Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes shone with excitement. He gripped the twin des'' handles and felt the power surging from them, smiling like a fool because such weapons fit his criteria. Well, changing some materials with alternatives is proven effective. Compared to Twin Illumination from the blueprints, Baek Ain''s Twin Illumination was affected by his rookie refining method. Domina is a de over seventy-five centimeters with a body of entirely ck and a charred handle. Meanwhile, Tion is slightly shorter by two centimeters with a mirror-like body and a reddish-ck handle. [You''re "Extremely." Lucky to create SS Grade Spiritual Weapon as your first masterpiece, Host] Alicia praised with a somewhat surprised tone. [Many Master Refiners are stuck in A Grade because their understanding of the Refinement Technique is too fixated on the standard while you''replimenting yourck of skills with Trial & Error coupled with your Alchemy''s Mastery] Baek Ainughed and returned, "I know." "I was nervous thinking the Lightning Tribtion would break them." [...] Alicia would roll her eyes if she had them. This Host underestimated the value of the Infant Spiritual Weapon, which could make millions of Master Refiners cough blood due to jealousy and disbelief. A Lightning Tribtion can do nothing against Infant Spiritual Weapon besides providing nutrient-like energy to increase its growth. Baek Ain carefully picked the sheath for his twin des, finalizing it using Sacred Pine''s Branch furnished with Gold Jade. The effect of Wood and Metal Dou Qi will enrich Domina-Tion''s innate soul, allowing the weapon to grow slowly. Returning to the destroyed mountain, Baek Ain saw Cai Lin''s speechless expression. Her red eyes widened as if she had witnessed a god descending from heaven. "H-How?" Her mouth was wide open. They received the inheritance of Ancient Refiner simultaneously, so how could their skills be so far apart? Cai Lin, Queen Medusa, is confident with her talent whenprehending something. After all, she''s a queen who stands above her race. However, Baek Ain stepped over her talents like it was nothing. She knew he was a monster, but this was too much, right? How could someone be so monstrous in all aspects? Baek Ain felt a little bad but shook his head inwardly because Ancient Refining was "actually." learned in his ways and methods. He used Parallel Thinking to speed things up, but this skill also depends on his mental power, which he had painstakingly cultivated over a year. Not to mention, his mastery of alchemy helped him with Ancient Refining Technique. Baek Ain sighed and smiled, "This is my victory." "You have noints, no?" He added while showing her the twin des. Cai Lin hid her creation on her back and stared at the sheathed twin des solemnly. "Yeah, it''s your victory." She replied in frustration. Baek Ainnded near Cai Lin and hugged her,forting Queen Medusa from her loss again. After all, he defeated her twice. "You''re doing great." He praised her gently. "I''m just a little lucky, that''s it." "Hmph! A little lucky, you said?" Cai Lin couldn''t help but snort at his words. Her refinement weapon is only a peak Dou Venerate, while Baek Ain''s clearly is Half-Saint Weapon. Or even a Quasi Saint Realm Weapon. The three strikes of Lightning Tribtions proved it. Baek Ain helplesslyughed and changed the topic, "Well, let''s put that matter aside first." "I want to use my reward right now." "W-What?" Cai Lin was dumbfounded. What is this guy nning? Baek Ain gave her a solemn look and continued, "I want..." "A kiss." Cai Lin was stunned and moved like a cat whose tail had stepped on for some reason. She wanted to maintain her cold facade, but those ears flushed in heat. Her cheeks also gained a rosy color. ''How cute.'' Baek Ain thought to himself. "You can''t go back on your words, Cai Lin. You''re the one who proposed this smallpetition." Hearing her words used against herself, Cai Lin pouted and pulled Baek Ain''s cheeks gently. Their eyes stared at each other as their lips finally met. Cai Lin''s lips smacked against Baek Ain''s, which led to a passionate French Kiss for a few minutes. She could feel her body heat up by just doing this. The surroundings seem to freeze for them. Cai Lin sheepishly walked back and shoved the de she had refined and a spatial ring to Baek Ain. "There, I made it for you. As for the spatial ring, I borrowed it to store the Venerable Earth Dragon''s Corpse and Soul." "Then, bye! I''ll see you again at dinner!" She hid her blushing face and hurriedly ran away. Baek Ain rubbed his wet lips and mumbled, "That was sweeter than I expected." [Name: Earth Cleaver] [Type: Refined Bone Weapon] [Grade: S-] [Description: A weapon made with excellent material, using the Ancient Refining Method to increase its toughness and sharpness. Unfortunately, the maker''s skill iscking and causes the de to remain at Dou Venerate''s Weapon Realm] [The maker''s wish when refining this de is to protect her loved one, hoping it could help him face the formidable enemy without faltering back] [Earth Cleaver might not have Innate Soul, but it has an enhancement to protect its wielder with Earth Dou Qi akin to an invisible armor] "S Minus..." Baek Ain couldn''t help but smile. "Her talent is no less than mine." Baek Ain checked the spatial ring''s content and saw the petrified corpse of Venerable Earth-Dragon. There is also a small stone with a unique marking, which holds Venerable Earth Dragon''s Soul. He could use the ster to get Venerable Earth Dragon''s Memories and Skills. Baek Ain was "actually." tempted to do it immediately, but getting so many skills in a row isn''t good for his growth. He''s not even adapted to his current skill sets yet. "Being greedy will always bring demise..." Baek Ain said while wearing the spatial ring on his finger. He nced at the destroyed Ancient Refinery and shook his head. "I''llpensate for the Fallen Orchid Sect''s lostter." "As for my current goal, let''s reach 1-Star Dou Venerate Realm first." ... ... One monthter. Many things happened in just a month. However, the most surprising thing is the visitors from Beast Tribes came and wanted to recruit Cai Lin and Baek Ain. Baek Ain expected this to happen when exposing the Golden Crow''s me when fighting Han Feng and his henchmen. But Cai Lin didn''t. She was overwhelmed by the offer of bing the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python''s Saintess and eventually the next leader. Surprisingly, She refused the offer and decided to stay on Baek Ain''s side. Since her stance was firm, the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python''s representatives could only ask Baek Ain''s help. Of course, Baek Ain replied kindly and told them they would visit Nine Serene Deep Ground Python''s Tribe in three months. A Half-Saint Elder named Yao Ling stayed in the Fallen Orchid Sect and would escort them, expecting some factions to do something shadyter. As for the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe''s representative straight up worshiped Baek Ain as if he was the Tribe''s Savior. It was awkward, but Baek Ain promised the same thing and would visit their tribe in three months. The distance between these two tribes is surprisingly not far. Many people expect a snake and bird to have a horrible rtionship, but no. The Nine Serene Deep Ground Python''s Tribe and Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe are neutral to each other. They even hold a banquet with each other once in a while. And simr to the former, A Half-Saint expert from the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe stayed in the Fallen Orchid Sect to protect Baek Ain from any possible danger. ... Another month has passed. Baek Ain meditated under a parasol tree cultivated by Fallen Orchid Sect''s Master as his Dou Qi kept surging like violent waves. He breathed in and out several times, causing his entire body to be crimson red. His muscle bulged as the Spatial Strength in the surrounding recognized his order, seemingly submitted to him. [Ding! Spatial Strength has leveled up] [Spatial Strength(A) >>> Spatial Strength(S)] "Now." Baek Ain opened his eyes, which shone with ethereal gray-colored lights. He reached peak Dou Ancestor Realm a few days ago and waited until his Spatial Strength improved to a higher grade. And now he is ready to break through. SWOOOOSH! A massive aura exploded from his body and soared to the sky, changing the atmosphere. A miniature explosion happened one after another and blew some chunks of flesh from Baek Ain''s body. Healing Factor restored him to the original, and as time passed, every inch of Baek Ain''s body filled with Spatial Strength. Countless wormholes appeared around Baek Ain, flooding him with Dou Qi energy from all directions. It was a tedious process, and Baek Ain kept doing it. The cycles continued for one minute. One hour. One week. And finally, one monthter. BOOM! Everything around a hundred-meter radius exploded into dust, excluding Baek Ain. [Ding! You have leveled up] [You have reached 1-Star Dou Venerate Realm] Chapter 110: Backups and Future Journey Chapter 110: Backups and Future Journey --- Chapter 107 --- Before Baek Ain''s deep seclusion to be a Dou Venerate Expert, the representatives from Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe and Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe protected the surrounding area with their mastery over Spatial Strength. They locked the area and prevented anyone from disturbing Baek Ain''s Breakthrough. An elder named Yao Ling opened her mouth andmented, "Sister Rong, don''t you think this fellow is too monstrous?" "ording to Saintess Cai Lin, he wasn''t even twenty yet. How is that even possible for him to reach such a stage at a young age?" Hearing the question, Xue Rongrong nced at the white-haired young man and replied, "It''s a secret, but since your Tribe''s Saintess obviously had an intimate rtionship with our Tribe''s Saint, there is no problem telling this information, I guess." "Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird is a descendant of the Golden Crow. Even our purest member could only have less than one percent chance to evolve into Golden Crow, just like your Tribe dreams on Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python." "However, our position is somewhat awkward." "Awkward?" Yao Ling was confused. A bitter smile appeared on Xue Rongrong''s face as she continued, "We have lost our Ancestor''s Blessing. The Golden Crow''s me Spark has long dimmed, leaving our tribe no chance to reach Dou God." "It''s been roughly nine centuries, so we couldn''t even dream of bing Golden Crow anymore until Baek Ain appeared and showed the world his majestic Golden me." "We hoped he could rekindle the me Spark at our Ancestry Site or even lead us if possible." "Your tribe also wished Baek Ain to marry one of your brethren and possibly produce an heir with Golden Crow''s Bloodline, right?" A nasty smile appeared on Yao Ling''s face. Xue Rongrong scowled and returned, "We are not that shameless." "Ehem! Of course, we wholeheartedly ept if Baek Ain decides to take one of our younger generations as his wife. They are quite beautiful and have nice bodies. He''s still young and hot-blooded, after all." She cleared her throat casually. Yao Ling rolled her eyes at such a shameless statement. She also has the same intention as the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe because Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python is incredibly precious. Unfortunately, Cai Lin has chosen her mate, which is Baek Ain. She even used the Sacred Vow to bind herself to Baek Ain. ''Well, maybe it wasn''t that bad.'' Yao Ling thought to herself. The offspring of Cai Lin and Baek Ain will definitely have heaven-defying talents. And since Cai Lin wille to the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe, she could be a sovereign and pass the position to her children. The thousand years of glory will get easily obtained. Even so, Yao Ling and Xue Rongrong have to admit they couldn''t push this matter forcibly. From the way Baek Ain''s fighting coupled with his terrifying talents, he is the kind of person they shouldn''t offend. He wouldn''t let anyone touch his loved ones. "Hmm?" Xue Rongrong frowned as she sensed the surrounding Spatial Strengths be agitated. When she entered 1-Star Dou Venerate Realm, it wasn''t this violent. Yao Ling noticed a swirl in the air near Baek Ain and pointed, "Wait! That is a wormhole." "One." "Two." "Four." "Eight." "S-Sixteen... This fellow is A MONSTER!" She gulped nervously. Before they couldn''t calm down, countless wormholes formed and surrounded Baek Ain. "..." Yao Ling questioned her reality right now. "..." Xue Rongrong was too stunned to speak. And then something even more ridiculous happened. Baek Ain absorbed the Spatial Strength andpressed it into his body, which caused a ripple to appear on his skin. "Oh my god, hepressed the Spatial Energy into his body! Is he nning to reach 1-Star Dou Venerate or Half-Saint Realm?" "Fuck, I''m done with this freaky monster and would never use normal standards on him AGAIN!" Yao Ling grumbled in disbelief. Xue Rongrong nodded gently and mumbled, "Glory to Nether Bird..." "Let the Golden me illuminate the sky." Yao Ling was still shocked, so she didn''t realize the happy smile on Xue Rongrong''s face. The stronger Baek Ain is, the better it is for the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe. As time passed, both elders became numb to Baek Ain''s freak-like actions in his breakthrough. They decided to shut their mouths and watched him in silence. After a month, Baek Ain finally opened his eyes and reached 1-Star Dou Venerate Realm. However, his aura is four times that of the same realm, and it doesn''t count his physique tempered by Spatial Strength. ... ... Yawn~! Baek Ain yawned and said, "That was nice." If the two elders heard what he just said, they would definitely eat him alive. This guy treated a breakthrough to 1-Star Dou Venerate Realm like an afternoon nap. Any other cultivators would think it was a life-and-death moment. No, they experienced a life-and-death situation! "Alicia, awakening status." Baek Ain called his system. [After consuming Earth Dragon''s Blood, your Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s lineage has awakened by 30%] Alicia answered monotonously. [You should have noticed the extreme vitality in your blood and extreme bloodthirstiness in your head, right?] Baek Ain blinked a few times and answered, "Yeah." "Though, it wasn''t enough to agitate my emotions." "Kinda makes me excited for some reason." [That''s the first symptom of Behemoth''s Awakening] [To be fair, Ashen-Eyed Behemoth is less bloodthirsty than other Divine Behemoth] Alicia added lightly. Baek Ainughed helplessly because Divine Beast''s Bloodline is hard to master. And Not to mention the requirement of absorbing anything with powerful Life Force, which threw his resources to the drain. It was like a bottomless hole. He could only sigh and hope divine treasures appear in the future. Examining his body for the next fifteen minutes, Baek Ain nodded and wore a fresh pair of clothes. He stretched in satisfaction like he had been reborn. Something about his current condition is just too fantasticpared to the Dou Ancestor Realm or more in tune with the surroundings. "Congrattions, Saint." Xue Rongrong appeared and apuded his sessful breakthrough. "Congrattions, Junor." Yao Ling also appeared a secondter, giving him a sly smile. Baek Ain smiled at them and humbly replied, "This is nothing. A mere 1-Star Dou Venerate couldn''t possibly getpared to two seniors." After hearing Baek Ain''s replies, Xue Rongrong and Yao Ling''s mouths twitched. He tried to be humble, but it''s more like a p on the face for those who attained the same realm after several hundred years of struggle. Even then, they can''t help but close their mouths tight. Anger and Jealousy would lead to inner demons. The young will always surpass the old. Baek Ain didn''t bother to read their emotions and said, "Senior, I think I''m ready to move out, but..." "But??" They both reacted simultaneously. "But can you station a Half Saint at the Fallen Orchid Sect? After we go to the Central ins, this sect will face danger directly or indirectly." Yao Ling pondered briefly and replied, "Okay, I''ll tell the tribe to send someone here." "That same goes for me." Xue Rongrong nodded in agreement. Even though Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird has limited Half-Saint Expert, they can still afford one to protect Fallen Orchid Sect. It''s a small sacrificepared to the glory of having Baek Ain. "Thanks for the help, Senior." Baek Ain bowed slightly. ... Baek Ain used his teleportation and arrived at the small courtyard where he and hispanions stayed in the Fallen Orchid Sect. It was on the peak of the cloudy mountain, having a view of the entire mountain range and blueke. He opened the front door and saw the three beautiful elders from Fallen Orchid Sect greeting him. "Congrattions on the breakthrough, Young Master Ain." They said in unison. Baek Ain epted the greeting and responded, "Thanks. Where is everyone?" Lan Guan opened her mouth and answered, "They are also in the process of a breakthrough." "Meanwhile, why don''t we service you, Young Master Ain?" Lan Tianxue eagerly said. "Yes, yes. Even though you have epted us as your concubines, we haven''t done much duty as ones." Lan Mingxi added, which left Baek Ain speechless. "Y-You will leave the Fallen Orchid Sect soon, so please ept our small courtesy." They bowed at him. [Hohoho~!] Alicia''sughter can be heard in Baek Ain''s head. Baek Ain''s feelings stirred. He lived with Lan Guan, Lan Tianxue, and Lan Mingxi for over three months. And they are indeed his beautiful concubines. Taking a deep breath, Baek Ain took responsibility and said, "Sure." After that, three happy squeals echoed in the courtyard but slowly turned into lewd moans. Two dayster, Baek Ain''s lovers finally stepped from their seclusion and reached the higher realm. And upon noticing the happy expression from the three concubines, they gave Baek Ain a suspicious gaze. In the dining room, everyone(including the elders from beast tribes) sat around a fancy wooden-carved dining table. Baek Ain was dutifully fed by his lovers, stuffing his stomach with a massive amount of food. Theirpetitiveness led to this disaster. Fortunately, his stomach is like a bottomless pit. Finishing a sliced steak, Baek Ain cleaned his mouth with a napkin and said firmly, "We will leave the Fallen Orchid Sect and visit the Central ins tomorrow." "Guan, Tianxue, Mingxi. I have asked the senior''s help to protect the Fallen Orchid Sect, so we can develop our strength as much as possible." "Yes, understood." Lan Tianxue replied with a smile. Not just her, even Lan Guan and Lan Mingxi smiled when Baek Ain mentioned "our strength." in his statement. They have received weapons and parasite suits created by Baek Ain. Yet this makes them feel more appreciated as concubines. They moved their gazes to the senior of the beast tribes and bowed thankfully, "Many thanks, Senior." "It''s nothing." Yao Ling waved her hand casually. Xue Rongrong gently looked at threedies and said, "Please, Rise. Your status as Saint''s Concubines is no less than me in the tribe." "And I merely followed the request of the Saint." Yi Xian was amazed by Xue Rongrong''s reply and asked, "Then, what about us?" "I''m also curious, Senior Rongrong." Yafei''s blue eyes shone. Xue Rongrong smiled and exined, "The women who are "intimately." marked by the Divine me''s Spark are no ordinary people. We called them the Saintess or Divine Maiden who carried Heaven''s Will." "You''re his lovers, meaning the Heaven''s Will you carried greater than concubines. Putting your position one rank lower than the Saint himself." "Even the Patriarch has followed your order. Of course, you had to be reasonable and wise before getting baptized by the Ancestry Test." "Well, more or less. You are confirmed to be Divine Maiden." Xue Rongrong finished her exnation. Lan Rou caressed her stomach and funnilymented, "Heaven''s Will, huh?" Cai Lin also instinctively rubbed her stomach, knowing she hadn''t conceived Baek Ain''s child. The Behemoth''s Linage greatly hindered the progress of having children. "Then, it''s settled." Baek Ain said while thinking about his future journey. Chapter 111: Secret Realm? Chapter 111: Secret Realm? --- Chapter 108 --- The next day, Baek Ain and hispanions left the Fallen Orchid Sect while waving their hands for a short farewell. They would eventually return to this ce again in the future. Two Half-Saint Realm Experts have been quickly dispatched from the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python and Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribes to protect the Fallen Orchid Sect, so Baek Ain doesn''t have to worry about their safety. Watching Baek Ain''s back, his concubines couldn''t help but wear weak smiles on their faces. "I missed Young Master Ain already." Lan Tianxue mumbled to herself. Lan Mingxi nodded and added dejectedly, "Aih, we are too weak to follow Young Master Ain. Even if we tag along, we only be a burden to him." "We have no other choice than developing the Fallen Orchid Sect to the same or even higher glory as the Yin Yan Orchid n. At that point, we can support Young Master Ain and not have to be afraid of pesky people like Han Feng." "Aih, Young Master Ain''s Golden Rod... I want it." Lan Guan suddenly uttered, leaving the Fallen Orchid Sect''s Master and Grand Elder speechless. There is a dreamy look on Lan Guan''s face. "..." Lan Tianxue. "..." Lan Mingxi. Lan Guan felt the gaze from the two women and asked, "What?" "Oh,e on! Don''t be a hypocrite now." "Of course, the glory and all those shits are important, but you can''t deny our bodies cannot be pleasured normally after experiencing Young Master Ain''s Golden Rod and Touches." "It would take a long time for him to return, so we can only tolerate it." "On top of that, you two moaned the loudest!" "S-Shut up." Lan Tianxue blushed shamefully, covering her face with her hands. "O-Our bodies are a little sensitive because we trained Pure Orchid Body." "Yeah! That''s right, that''s right." Lan Mingxi added in affirmation. "Tsk." Lan Guan rolled her eyes at the shameless sect master and grand elder. "I don''t want to stay here anymore, or I''ll get infected with your shamelessness." She jumped off the mountain and screamed, "SEE YAA, HORNY BITCHES!" The corner of Lan Tianxue''s mouth twitched as she controlled her anger by clenching her fist. She sighed and mumbled, "I''ll punish herter with some mission. Aih, I hope Young Master Ain returns quickly..." "You did sound lonely... Maybe Lan Guan is right." Lan Mingxi said solemnly. "We are horny-!" Twitch! Lan Tinxue suddenly pounced at Lan Mingxi and swiftly dragged her to the ground, "MINGXI! TAKE MY WRESTLING MOVE!" "UWAH, STOP! STOP, SISTER TIANXUE!" ... ... Meanwhile, Baek Ain and hispanions have arrived at the Wormhole near a decent-sized city called Dawn Fame City. A Wormhole is a slowly rotating dark-ck hole staying in one spot. And he is curious why this Wormhole is "weirdly." built outside the city, unlike other Wormholes. Noticing Baek Ain''s face, Lan Rou opened her mouth and said, "Are you curious why Wormhole got ced in a ce like this?" The Beast Tribe''s Elders knew the answer and could exin such matters too, but they let Lan Rou educate Baek Ain. "Wormhole was "bizarrely." built here because Dou Qi''s density in the Southern Region or the majority of Demonic Faction''s Territory got influenced by the Demonic Practitioner." Lan Rou added, entering her instructor mode. "When Demonic Practitioners gathered in one ce, mainly a huge n or city. They caused the Dou Qi to be dense and caused the Spatial Strength to scatter away." "Our uniqueness caused many problems in the early days, but also a blessing in disguise. After all, we are safe from others and could develop our strength to develop rapidly." "Unless you are a Half-Saint Realm Expert. You cannot enter Demonic Faction''s Territory leisurely." Lan Rou shrugged and finalized casually, "Well, there are not many Half-Saint Experts in this world. And Saint Expert is even rarer because they are at the top peak of the pyramid." "How many Unorthodox Dou Qi Practitioners were needed to cause this disturbance? For instance, howrge of an area per group." Baek Ain asked again. Hearing this question, even the Beast Tribe''s Elders changed their expression. They didn''t know the answer because the Demonic Faction sealed this information from an outsider, so only Demonic Practitioners knew the exactposition. Normal Dou Qi Practitioner from Human and Beast Faction could only roughly guess it. Lan Rou pondered briefly before answering, "It also depends on the cultivation realm." "Hmm, let me see... It''s on the corner of my head." "A group of seven Dou Ancestor Experts could cause a Spatial Strength disturbance up to fifty meters cubic." "If you double the number, the area will stretch to one hundred meters cubic." "And if seven of them are Dou Venerate Experts, the area will be increased by ten times." She dered while remembering the horrible old days. "You get the gist, so the calction should be easy." "But that''s not urate, right?" Yao Ling raised her hand as if she was a student. "Even me, A Low Half-Saint Realm, couldn''t determine the range correctly." "The number of people entering one''s city and their cultivation makes it hard to calcte the area of disturbance." "It''s constantly changing-!" Xue Rongrong suddenlymented in realization. "But that doesn''t exin how a group of people from Demonic Faction safely wandered into Wormhole, no?" Yafei raised a point. Lan Rou shook her head and replied, "That''s why every Demonic Practioner train to suppresspress) their Dou Qi." "At a certain degree, they wouldn''t cause Spatial Disturbance anymore." "Though maintaining the suppression for an extended period is practically impossible." The Beast Tribe''s Elders grumbled because the Demonic Faction actually holds such a secret. Ironically, They are not aware that such news isn''t new. They didn''t know because their Tribes rarely visit the outside world and prefer to stay closeted. As they kept bickering about Wormholes, Yi Xian and Cai Lin noticed a group of peopleing from afar. They entered a natural stance, which appeared casual at first nce, but they were ready to strike at any time. Baek Ain ced Earth Cleaver onto his right hip as he sensed seven people approaching. A group of people in their thirtiesnded near the Wormholes. "Greetings, fellow wanderers." A handsome man in a blue robe said. Baek Ain felt the gaze from his group and smiled weakly. He looked at the blue-robed man and replied calmly, "Greetings." The blue-robed man nodded and added, "We are going to use Wormhole too, but we are in a hurry." "Can we enter first?" "Don''t worry. We willpensate youter." He smiled at them. Yao Ling and Xue Rongrong frowned because they were also taking Baek and hispanions to their Tribes in a hurry. Before they could reply with a no, Baek Ain smiled back and returned, "Sure." "Thanks, fellow wanderers." The blue-robed man cupped his hands and left with his group as if something was chasing them. And yes, a group of people is indeed chasing them. Over thirty Dou Ancestors appeared a momentter, and hostility questioned, "Where Are They?" "Where are those Seven Bastards and Bitches!" Baek Ain put on an amused expression and answered, "They just entered the Wormhole a moment ago." "Why did you chase them, though?" "God damn it! Those BASTARDS!" The second group chased after the first group furiously. Thest member stopped and nced back, "Those guys before stole a key to enter a secret realm from us." "A Secret Realm?" Baek Ain was interested. "Yes, there is a Secret Realm in the South-Southwest Area of Central ins. It opened a month ago, but someone had given a clue that the key was actually in the Demonic Faction." "We searched and found it, only to be stolen by those imbeciles!" Sparing no time, thest member entered the Wormhole too. Baek Ain rubbed his chin and said, "Secret Realm, huh?" "Interesting." Chapter 112: Sage Kingdom Secret Realm (1) Chapter 112: Sage Kingdom Secret Realm (1) --- Chapter 109 --- "Secret Realm?" Baek Ain''spanions reacted surprisingly. "You want to take a look?" Baek Ain nodded and answered, "I mean... We still have some time before visiting the Beast Tribes, so why not explore the Central ins a little." "It should have been a problem, right? Seniors." He added while smiling at Yao Ling and Xue Rongrong. After all, they are Cai Lin and his bodyguards. Cai Lin wondered about something as she never visited Secret Realm before. The same goes for Yafei and Yi Xian. They did discover some hidden caves and areas, but they were nothingpared to a Secret Realm. And from their chasing informant, this Secret Realm is rather big and filled with treasures. Baek Ain is interested because he might find rare materials and treasures to refine more artifacts. Or something to increase his battle prowess again. After asking for some advice from Yao Ling and Xue Rongrong, Baek Ain knew he needed more resources to reach the Saint Realm. Baek Ain''s cultivation speed is fast because of the Record of Burning World, but with no next stage to climb, he could only umte his Golden Crow''s me and slowly le-learned everything from the very foundation. Of course, he obtained the Essence of Half-Step Saint, yet that was only sufficient for him to reach Low Half-Saint Realm. Remember, his Dou Qi Reserve and purities are one hundred if not a thousand times purer than others. Half-Saint is unlike any realms below it. There is no star involved, but three stages instead. Low(Initial), Mid(Intermediate), and High(Peak). Baek Ain sighed and remarked, "Senior, what do you think?'' The Beast Tribe''s Elders couldn''t help but roll their eyes at Baek Ain''s question. This guy knew they couldn''t reject his request to visit the Secret Realm. "It''s all up to the Saintess." Yao Ling eyed Cai Lin calmly. Since Xue Rongrong is from the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe, her answer to Baek Ain''s question is mellower than Yao Ling''s. "If the Saint wants to, this elder shall follow you to the world''s end." Yao Ling was on the verge of pleading, but Cai Lin sealed the deal on this matter with her casual remark. "Sure, let''s check out this Secret Realm. I''m curious what kind of person made it and the treasure inside it." Cai Lin said while thinking about her Ancient Refining''s mastery. The corner of Yao Ling''s mouth twitched as she could only sigh and follow Cai Lin''s order. She should have known Baek Ain''s influence was the biggest in this group. "South-Southwest Area of the Central ins..." Lan Rou muttered with a frown. Baek Ain came to her side and asked, "Does something bother you?'' Lan Rou shook her head and answered weirdly instead, "I might know the location of the Secret Realm." "Eh?" Everyone was surprised. Shaking her head, Lan Rou sighed and added, "Even though I know the location of Secret Realm, that ce is extremely mysterious... And possessed an immense danger." "But a group of Dou Ancestors went there?" Yafeimented with a confused expression. Yi Xian chuckled helplessly and said, "Sister Yafei, you don''t understand the wish of the weak. Even if the ce is dangerous, many willingly sacrifice their life to change their fate." "And given this Secret Realm might be full of opportunity, giving it a go wasn''t a bad decision." Lan Rou nodded and covered herself in Spatial Strength. "I''ll escort you guys there with the fastest route." She said confidently. "Follow me." The group nodded as they entered the Wormhole, feeling tidal of Spatial Strength in the surrounding. Yafei and Yi Xian have little to no mastery of Spatial Strength, so the Beast Tribe''s Elders helped them. Baek Ain, Cai Lin, and Lan Rou don''t need the assistance because their Spatial Strength is strong enough to endure mere pressure. Baek Ain could see a dark realm of full stars with a surprised look and pondered about something. Lan Rou chuckled at his reaction and stated amusingly, "This is your first time using Wormhole. I would have never thought you could make such an adorable expression." "I could make you let out an adorable expression, you know?" Baek Ain returned with a grin. Cai Lin pped Baek Ain''s back and said, "Stop flirting." "Look ahead. People are traveling with transportation to resist Spatial Strength in this Realm. Baek Ain nced to the front and saw people using artifacts like boats, carriages, and other things to traverse inside Wormhole. He has read Battle Through the Heavens but still forgets some information like this. Xue Rongrong suddenly tossed a massive purple-colored feather and enveloped everyone in an invisible aura, shielding them from wild Spatial Strength. There is a hint of pride in Xue Rongrong''s eyes when she is doing this. "..." Baek Ain and others stared at her silently. Xue Rongrong maintained her aloof look and said, "If a Half-Saint Realm Expert like me doesn''t have a Spatial Ride, it would be shameful." "Something like this is normal." "Even Old Snake has it." "Huh? What do you call me, Bird Brain!" Yao Linshed back. "Thisdy is only a few centuries old!" ''That''s not something you should be proud of!'' Baek Ain and others thought simultaneously. [Name: Swaying Nether Bird''s Feather] [Type: Spatial Ride] [Grade: S+] [Description: The 34th Feather of the Nether Bird''s Ancestor, which enchanted with Spatial Strength to be Spatial Ride Artifact. It could help the user transporting in the Wormhole and cover anything within a twenty-meter radius in Ancestor''s Aura, protecting it from harm] Lan Rou sighed because she forgot to retrieve her Spatial Ride from the Fallen Orchid Sect''s treasury. Shaking her head, she nced at her lover and asked for a new er since he was a Refiner. Everyone jumped onto the Swaying Nether Bird''s Feather and followed the specific route Lan Rou pointed. They traveled for a few hours, equal to several thousand miles outside. That''s why many people preferred using Wormhole. Even then, Wormholes aren''t the safest either because they encountered two Spatial Storms on the way. Thank god they have Yao Ling and Xue Rongrong as their guardians. [I warned you earlier] Alicia said with sarcasm. [Spatial Storm is much more terrifying than Spatial Rift] [If the wild Spatial Strength in the Spatial Rift you encountered is level three, then the one in this ce is maxed level because the Force of Nature strengthened it] Baek Ain chased her away and responded, ''Okay, okay, I know.'' ''Stop scolding me.'' A swirl remained a few meters away from them. Lan Rou recognized the familiar entrance and said, "Go there!" Xue Rongrong nodded and steered the feather to the swirl, entering it without much resistance. BOOM! Theynded in a desert and swallowed a mouthful of sand. "PUI!" The seven of them spat immediately, removing sand from their mouths. Baek Ain rubbed his face clean and said, "What the fuck?" "I don''t remember there was a desert here..." Lan Rou looked around weirdly. "When I was still Lan Rouxi, this ce was a lush forest over three thousand miles." Cai Lin brushed the sand off her hair andmented, "It''s normal for a ce to change after a few centuries. The Tager Desert used to be a meadow, but a sandstorm washed it in the past." "This ce should be the same." "But three thousand miles..." Yafei looked around, finding nothing but a desert full of red sand. "The sandstorm is too much." Xue Rongrong blew the sand away from them with her presence and transformed into Nether Bird, a majestic purple-feathered bird with a 30 meters wingspan. The bird reminded Baek Ain of the Golden Crow, but the luster on the feather is inferior. "Jump on, everyone." Xue Rongrong said whilending in the desert. "I have sensed many presences from the South." Without further ado, everyone rides Xue Rongrong''s bird form and flies away. They saw a tall monolith engraved with mysterious symbols that shone with crimson light. "It''s them." Baek Ain noticed the seven that ran away from their chaser on the ground. The blue-robed man approached the monolith and entered a golden-colored orb into a socket, causing the surrounding space to warp slightly. A ck swirl appeared and became the entrance to the secret realm. "ZHAO YU!" The chaser arrived and roared at the Blue-Robed Man. The blue-robed man named Zhao Yuughed and said, "Haha, See you guyster." "The treasure shall be ours!" As Zhao Yu''s group entered the secret realm, almost everyone in the vicinity followed them. Some wise groups waited because they didn''t know if the entrance was safe. After determining the safety ten minutester, the rest of the people entered the Wormhole. "Let''s go." Baek Ain ordered Xue Rongrong. Xue Rongrong nodded and flew into the entrance, arriving above the same desert but with one key difference. The sky is mellow green. [Ding! You have entered Sage Kingdom Secret Realm] Chapter 113: Sage Kingdom Secret Realm (2) Chapter 113: Sage Kingdom Secret Realm (2) --- Chapter 110 --- "Hey..." "Don''t you think this Secret Realm is slightly too big?" Yao Lingmented while looking around the red desert. "Oh, you think?!" Everyone in the group red at her. With the help of Xue Rongrong''s beast form, they have traveled several kilometers, but this red desert has no end. If what Lan Rou said about the lush forest earlier was true, this desert is three thousand miles vast or roughly 5000 kilometers. And it''s been exactly three hours since they entered Sage Kingdom Secret Realm. They haven''t found a single person who entered this Secret Realm earlier. Baek Ain counted over fifty thousand people entering the portal earlier, having the strength of the weakest being 1-Star Dou Ancestor and the strongest being a Half-Saint Expert. Fifty thousand people is a massive number, but where are they? Another hour passed, and Baek Ain kept the area in check with Ashen''s Eyes, noticing something weird. He frowned and focused on the red desert as his eyes'' color turned ashen. "Ain-!" Yi Xian was about to call him, but Cai Lin stopped her by stuffing a sandwich into her mouth. "Wai diz yu zo zhat?!" Cai Lin gave Yi Xian a quiet motion while stuffing another sandwich and pointed at Baek Ain''s full concentration mode. Everyone waited patiently, not moving in the slightest beside Xue Rongrong because she was their ride. Baek Ain snapped out thirty minutester,ughing like a madman. "I found it!" "I found the way to crack this joke desert." Baek Ain grinned at hispanions. Ashen''s Eyes(S) is a skill that allows him to see through lies and discover the truth. And coupled with the influence of the Ashen-Eyed Behemoth, the eyes let Baek Ain witness Spatial Strength''s lines for his good. The truth about this seemingly infinite red desert is an array. Or precisely, arge-scale array that covered the whole three thousand miles of area. It''s a spatial altering array, which could affect one''s sense and overall vision. They have been wandering around for hours, not realizing the red desert is a trap for eliminating intruders. Sage Kingdom Secret Realm is not just a mere pocket dimension. It''s an unknown area containing unknown dangers. Baek Ain told Xue Rongrong to drop from the sky, and everyonended on the red sand again. They looked at Baek Ain curiously, watching him patting the ground with his hand. An array formation is like math, in a way. All one needs is the form here and there to crack the answer. If any Array Master entered the Sage Kingdom Secret Realm, it would take them a month or a week if they were skilled enough. However, Baek Ain possessed [Parallel Thinking, [Eidetic Memory], and [Profound Temporal Eye]. These three skills are akin to a cheat sheet for Baek Ain. And in just five minutes, Baek Ain pulled out Earth Cleaver and stabbed it onto the ground. Crack! Kacha! BOOM! The red sand flew everywhere and exploded, revealing another Wormhole. [Ding! You have learned "Three Thousand Desert Array."] [Ding! Array Mastery''s Skill created due to yourprehension] [Name: Array Mastery] [Type: Passive] [Grade: B+] [Description: A mastery of array, which includes Sealings, Enhancement, Formation, and Profound Laws] Baek Ain smiled because he had learned quite a great skill. He doesn''t have to worry about people trapping him inside Array like Xiao Long from Han Feng''s group a few months ago. That white-haired fellow is surely weaker than other Dou Venerate, but his mastery over the array is so great he could weaken Baek Ain''s strength significantly. "Well, let''s go in." Baek Ain told hispanion. ... As they entered the wormhole, they arrived at a lush forest with countless trees over fifty meters. These trees appeared sturdy and had a bunch of purple-colored leaves, which made an excellent yet weird contrast with the green sky. "Senior Rongrong." Baek Ain nced at the massive Nether Bird. Xue Rongrong nodded and flew up, smacking herself against an invisible barrier instead. Sheically fell onto the ground with her butt up and face down. "D-Don''t watch." She cried out and covered her blushed bird face. Yao Ling clicked her tongue andmented, "Tsk, Who wants to look at your bird''s ass anyway." Yafei and Yi Xian have funny looks on their faces, smiling at such a bizarre scene. "Another array?" Cai Lin asked Baek Ain. Baek Ain nodded helplessly and answered, "The people who made this Secret Realm is cautious as fuck. Well, I can''t me them because a ce at such arge scale needed so many protections." "The problem is..." "If a Half-Saint couldn''t detect this array, it means the person who created this Secret Realm is possibly A Saint Realm Expert." Lan Rou interjected with her assumption. They are wary when entering the Infinite Red Desert and think of some suspicion, but this forest confirms it. Returning to her human form, Xue Rongrong slowly walked to Baek Ain dejectedly like a child who had done something wrong and said, "Sorry, Saint." "My ability iscking." Baek Ain was amused and replied, "It''s okay." "Who would have thought someone put an array to cover the sky?" Yao Ling lifted her nose proudly and stepped onward, "It''s time to show all of you the amazing ability of Nine Serene Deep Ground Python!" Cai Lin rolled her eyes because even she wasn''t this narcissistic about her Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python''s status. She realized her lineage meant nothing before Baek Ain''s Behemoth Inheritance. Yes, Cai Lin believed Baek Ain obtained an inheritance of Divine Beast: Behemoth, and she was lucky to gain a portion of it. That''s the only reasonable exnation. There is no way something like this appears out of thin air, right? Right?? Yao Ling''s body blinked with brown-colored light as she expanded into a massive python. Her body length is around seventy meters with a width of fifteen meters. She was "neatly." covered in yellowish-brown scales, which increased her defensive prowess by leap. Of course, that doesn''t mean she was slow because Nine Serene Deep Ground Python always had the advantage on the ground level. "Saintess, everyone. Jump on!" She excitedly swayed her tail, pointing at her neck. Baek Ain and others followed the instruction as Yao Ling moved deeper into the forest. The deeper they go, the darker it gets. The sky is no longer visible as the purple-colored leaves have covered everything above. SWOOSH! KRASK! They felt a movement from the surrounding. It wasn''t just one, but several of it. nk! Baek Ain lifted the Dragon Cleaver and parried an arrow aimed at his head. On the massive tree branch, Baek Ain could see an androgynous human with an owl-shaped mask standing. This fellow held a bow previously used to shoot an arrow at his head. Then, a rain of arrows urred. Baek Ain grimaced because these arrows were "strongly." infused with Spatial Strength and weird-type Dou Qi. "Rou." He said while preparing to unleash a roar. "Got it." Lan Rou used her Dou Technique and created a gray-colored mist to surround the area, blinding everyone. The rain of arrows approached, but Baek Ain countered them effortlessly with a single sweep of his de. The wisp of de Intent traveled and shed through, turning them into dust. [Howl of Sovereign White Tiger] ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOARRR!! A mighty roar echoed in the forest, stunning Baek Ain''s foe for a few seconds. It was more than enough for him to do another counter. "Yi Xian." Baek Ain called his little poisondy. Yi Xian smiled and opened her fair white palm. She released a purple-colored poison and spread it into the atmosphere. Baek Ain activated his White Poison Aura, enveloping the foe with paralyzing poison. "ARRRGH!!" Several screams echoed not far away. [Fire Shadow''s Envoys] After using his new skills, Baek Ain summoned several avatars andmanded them to bring the foe to his side. There are a total of fifteen ambushers, each wearing ck assassin-like clothes. Baek Ain grabbed the nearest ambusher and pulled the mask, revealing a beautifuldy''s face. There is a firm hatred on her face. "Y-You bastard! I''ll kill you, intruders!" She screamed after regaining her voice. Baek Ainughed and released his bloodlust, causing the beautiful assassin to be quiet immediately. Her lips trembled as if death god faced her a moment ago. "What is your name?" Baek Ain asked calmly. The beautiful assassin hesitated, gritting her teeth unwillingly. "N-Number 6931..." "Huh?" Everyone in Baek Ain''s group was startled at her replies. Chapter 114: Sage Kingdom Secret Realm (3) Chapter 114: Sage Kingdom Secret Realm (3) --- Chapter 111 --- Everyone watched the beautiful-faced assassin withplicated expressions. After all, they expected a name, not a serial number. "What do you mean by Number 6931?" Yi Xian inquired curiously. Number 6931 stared at them and clicked her tongue, "It''s my name after being born into this world. Everyone in this world is the same as the Great Sky God created us and gave us a mark." ''No matter how I see it, you''re just a product withbeling.'' Baek Ain thought while releasing a sigh. He couldn''t me this fellow because she probably has stayed in Sage Kingdom Secret Realm for her entire life. Then again, a person with Great Sky God as a title couldn''t be an ordinary person. Is it Saint Expert Realm? Or possibly Dou God Expert Realm. After one hour of questions, Baek Ain and hispanion''s expressions changed solemnly. Number 6931 is a human, like them(besides two beast tribe''s elders and Cai Lin), but they were trapped in this ce and followed Great Sky God''s guidance to survive. They have experienced three cycles of life and somewhat equal to three hundred years outside the world. The people in this Secret Realm mate with each other to create Great Sky God''s vessel, which disregards their origin. It doesn''t matter what n they used to be after three hundred years of incest. They couldn''t determine much about their ancestors. Damn, this ce is bama State. But for Cultivators. Of course, living in a Secret Realm isn''t as good as one thought. Number 6931 exined that once in a half-cycle, the Great Beast shalle and reduce their numbers by half. Only the strongest out of the strongest will stay and be the guards of this ce. The weak will be nutritions for thends. She sometimes used the term "Defective." on her fellow brethren like it was nothing, meaning that one group of people isn''t suitable to receive Great Sky God''s will. The "Defective." should be connected to their Incestious Way of Surviving over three hundred years. Even though they have refined their physique to perfect it and have "insanely." good genes, there are always one or two horrible results because of continuous inbreeding. From Number 6931''s statement, their mightier expert was only 5-Star Dou Venerate, and he died recently from heart disease. He was young, only 23 years old. Still, a 5-Star Dou Venerate at 23 is a sensational achievement. Even though he couldn''t getpared to Baek Ain because it would be unfair, this guy is way better than anyone of the younger generations. "Now... Thest question." Baek Ain looked down at Number 6931 and lifted her chin. "Why are you so willing to reveal this information?" Number 6931 blushed and replied softly, "I-It''s because you are more handsome than my brothers." "..." The sixdies on Baek Ain''s side stared at her in disbelief. But they can''t deny her straightforward statement because Baek Ain is a hottie indeed. Baek Ain is tall, handsome, and overly powerful on top of that. Even Yafei and Lan Rou couldn''t believe the in-looking boy they used to know became like this. They are used to it now but would asionally tease him about it. ''I don''t like the direction of this conversation.'' A wry smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face. He shook his head and tried to seize more, "That''s not the only reason, right?" The blushing face of Number 6931 bes even redder. She dodged Baek Ain''s gaze and answered, "W-Well, you''re also the strongest mate potential I have seen." "Our child should bear your strong genes and be a powerhouse in the future. It''s more of a tradition because once in half-cycle, we would hold a hunting game to catch a potential mate." "Even if the target is dead, we could still extract the seed, so..." The faces of thedies on Baek Ain''s side be incredibly cold when hearing Number 6931''s words. "I will kill her-!" Cai Lin stretched her hand. Baek Ain caught her hand casually and said, "Stop, let her finish." Number 6931 gulped nervously and continued, "So I decided to break the tradition alongside my sisters and brothers." "W-We wanted freedom, you see... However, the gate of heaven only opened asionally in the past three cycles." After hearing her statement, the other assassin nodded their head frantically. "Yet you shot an arrow to my head." Baek Ain sighed helplessly. Number 6931 lowered her head and mumbled, "But you deflect it so easily..." ''If I couldn''t deflect such a slow arrow, I would have been dead many times at this point.'' Baek Ain rolled his eyes. ... ... After nting parasites inside the assassin''s bodies, Baek Ain told Yi Xian Rou to nullify her poison. And without further ado, they escorted Baek Ain and hispanions out of the Chasing Sky Forest. Chasing Sky Forest is arge-scale array that utilizes a massive range of branches and countless leaves to create an inescapable. No one could fly in this area, even Half-Saint Experts. Of course, Baek Ain won''t leave the forest without any gain. [Ding! You have learned. "Chasing Sky Forest." Array Formation] ''Nice.'' Baek Ain smiled slightly. "Hmm?" Baek Ain felt something forceful on the front and lifted his head, seeing a majestic-looking gate. His Ashen''s Eyes couldn''t pierce through the thick gate or the wall surrounding it. The corner of his mouth twitched as this ce fits the Sage Kingdom Secret Realm''s name. "Ain, look down." Yafei suddenly called him. Baek Ain nced down and saw the entire kingdom floating above the sky. "You gotta be kidding me..." He whispered in amazement. "Is it another array?" Number 6931 and her fellow assassins chanted something silently, but Baek Ain could catch their lips'' movement. He frowned and watched the gate open, revealing another Wormhole. "Let''s go." She said to Baek Ain''s group. Leaping into the portal, Baek Ain and others entered the inner core area of the Sage Kingdom Secret Realm. Baek Ain opened his eyes and saw one thousand miles ofnd covered with purely marbled white stones. The buildings are more simr to a Western style in the early years, with towers, decently massive buildings, and a massive clock tower in the center. The area got separated by threeyers of walls. They are currently in the utmost outeryer, then the inneryer, and the core area where the clock tower exists. Well, those aren''t bothering Baek Ain. Thisndmass is no different than Fallen Orchid Sect and other areas he used to live on for months. What bothers Baek Ain the most is the clock tower. And just like that, Baek Ain''s group already caught the attention of the native people. They observed him and the sixdies like predators who eyed the prey. BOOM! Baek Ain released his bloodlust, making the surrounding male shiver instinctively. They better think twice before touching his woman, or he wouldn''t keep his de sheathed. His actions also make the opposite gender shiver, but the effect was "actually." leaning more toward attraction than fear. Ignoring them, Baek Ain followed Number 6931 to the Core Area. They traveled on foot and arrived at the clock tower after one hour of walking. [Ding! A Great Aura detected] [Do you want to Sign In to the Great Sky Clock Tower?] ''Yes.'' Baek Ain answered internally. [Ding! You have obtained 1x Great Sky Controlling Array Technique(SSS), 1x Broken Clock Hand(SS), and 1x Great Sky Sage''s Insight(SS+)] "6931, why did you bring outsiders to our temple?" A stern voice suddenly appeared. A man who appeared to be in histe thirties walked out from the clock tower and faced them straightforwardly. "Senior 421." Number 6931 bowed respectfully. "I have encountered people from the outside world. They can stop my arrows and are eligible to enter the clock tower ording to our tradition." The man frowned and said, "That''s not up to you..." A sword manifested in his hand, releasing a baleful roar. "Outsider, you cannot enter the temple unless you receive my sword strike." Baek Ain was uninterested in his challenge and answered, "Sure, do your worst." "Hmph! You''ll regret it!" Number 421 shed at Baek Ain and swung his sword. nk! Baek Ainzily caught the sword with his bare hand. There is a hint of green light on his skin. Crack! "..." Number 421 watched his sword getting shattered into pieces. "Y-You..." Baek Ain grabbed Number 421''s face and mmed him onto the ground, causing the white-marbled floor to shake violently. If this were any other ground, it would crack because of Baek Ain''s physical force. BOOM! Number 421 fainted on the spot. And many otherse from the Clock Tower. "Halt! Drop down your weapon!" A majestic voice directed to Baek Ain. A purple-haired beauty with dim ck-steel eyes jumped down from the clock tower''s highest floor. The beautynded right before Baek Ain and gave him a doubtful re. "S-S-Senior 01!" Number 6931 and others bowed toward the beauty. Baek Ain raised his hands innocently and smirked, "What weapon?" The beauty frowned as she violently grabbed Baek Ain''s hand, but no matter how much she tried. She couldn''t move the firm boulder that Baek Ain was. "You six and this brat... Follow me into the temple." She pointed her finger at Baek Ain and hispanions. [Ding! You have triggered a quest] [Name: Great Sky God''s Change] [Objective: Recover Great Sky Kingdom''s Power Source(0/1)] [Time Limit: Three Days] [Penalty: Sage Kingdom Secret Realm''s Demise] [Reward: Passive Skill: Sky God''s Intuition(SSS)] [Do you want to ept the quest?] [Yes/No] ''Oh? SSS Grade Skill.'' Baek Ain''s eyes shone in surprise. ''ept.'' Chapter 115: Sage Kingdom Secret Realm (4) Chapter 115: Sage Kingdom Secret Realm (4) --- Chapter 112 --- After epting the quest, Baek Ainplies with Number 1''s order to enter the Great Sky God''s Temple. And hispanions followed him silently, watching over for any possible ambush. Baek Ain looked at the back of Number 1, noticing her body was perfect in any department. There is no w, but the body isn''t just part of oneself. There is also Soul and Spirit. ''Alicia, how was it?'' Baek Ain called his system. [Done] Alicia responded calmly. [Name: Number 1] [Race: Enhanced Human(Origin)] [Age: 35] [Cultivation: 4-Star Dou Venerate] [Description: The peak creation of the Great Sky Temple involves gene maniption and improvement. Number 1 is the strongest without any ws] "If you keep staring at my butt like that, I assume you have an idea about something." Number 1 suddenlymented indifferently. "Ain..." The sixdies frowned at him. Baek Ain smiled weakly and responded, "Ladies, it''s not like what you were thinking." They snorted at Baek Ain, rendering him speechless. Even the most supportive women in the group, Yafei and Cai Lin, gave Baek Ain a doubtful look. He could only sigh inwardly as this was a misunderstanding. Number 1 slowed her tempo and walked beside Baek Ain so he couldn''t stare at her ass. They arrived at the stairs leading to the highest floor of the Clock Tower, stepping onto the first step. SWOOSH! "Teleportation Array..." Baek Ainmented while looking at the new scenery before him. Hispanions were also startled by such a convenient feature. Number 1 rolled her eyes and returned, "Of course. We are not savages and demons who torture others with stairs." Leading them inside, Baek Ain and others saw a grand-looking room with the silhouette of clock hands on each wall. The sounds of moved gears echoed each second, but it was almost faint, like white noise. The metal walls are painted with this golden-copper tint, giving a weird shine. And at the center of the room, a miniature clock tower firmly stood but hologram-like. "Outsiders,e here..." An ancient voicees from the miniature clock tower. "T-That thing is talking!" Yi Xian and Yafei were shocked. The corner of Number 1''s mouth twitched as she shouted at them, "How dare you be disrespectful at the Great Sky God''s Will!" Lan Rou, Cai Lin, and the Beast Tribes'' Elders exchanged nces because they finally understood the mystery of this ce. They stared at the miniature clock tower and guessed something. "Tool''s Spirit." Baek Ain vocalized his thoughts immediately. "..." Miniature Clock Tower. "Y-You!" Number 1''s face bes pale as paper. That''s supposed to be the greatest secret of the Sage Kingdom Secret Realm that only she and other one digits know, but an outsider saw through it. They lived too long in this Secret Realm. So they didn''t know how much the outside world had developed in 300 years. Fortunately for them, Baek Ain and his people aren''t normal. "Why so quiet?" Baek Ain smiled at the Miniature Clock Tower. "It''s not so shocking of a fact that a high-grade artifact could produce Tool''s Spirit." "Still, by the look of it, you''re not a mere high-grade artifact..." Cai Lin''s red eyes widened as she interjected, "Heaven Grade, Spiritual Artifact..." As the person who received Ancient Refiner''s Inheritance, Cai Lin is well-versed in Artifacts. Of course, having theoretical knowledge and history over artifacts doesn''t mean she was good at Refining. Her best creation so far is Earth Cleaver which she gave to Baek Ain. And that''s not enough to be a Spiritual Artifact. It''s just a high-grade weapon that a Dou Venerate can use to fend against Half-Saint Realm Expert. Miniature Clock Tower inwardly shivered when sensing Cai Lin''s gaze as if she wanted to break its body into pieces and assemble it back together. "Number 1, go prepare tea for our guests." Amidst the panic, the Miniature Clock Tower ordered. "Y-Yes." Number 1 disappeared with a teleportation array. Several seats appeared near the Miniature Clock Tower as the artifact offered, "Noble Guests, please sit down." "I''ll tell you the story of Sage Kingdom Secret Realm." Baek Ain strolled to the center and sat down casually, observing the hologram of the Miniature Clock Tower with great interest. Hispanions followed and waited for the story. Miniature Clock Tower created a screen-like disy and began retelling Sage Kingdom''s History. The creator of Sage Kingdom is not from this world. He was an entric man with a passion for the human cultivator''s body, which is deemed a "Treasure Trove." ording to him. As a result, he was chased away from the Great Thousand World and arrived at this lower ne. With the knowledge and power of the Great Thousand World, he tried to revise this world. But he failed because his injuries led him to inevitable death. He couldn''t even leave a portion of his soul to the future as it got corrupted by his enemies. The only thing the Great Master could leave behind is the Method of Gic Maniption, Array Method, and Several Spiritual Techniques exceeding this world''s standard. s, no ordinary people could wield this treasure, so he wanted to create a perfect specimen. A human without ws. A human who broke its gic codes and reached perfection. He seeded in the Gic Maniption Method before perishing because of time. The Serial are people who received his will. They have experienced gic maniption through inbreeding and birthed a new wless generation. Three hundred years have passed. And the Serial has created 7000 wless Humans. Yet they are stillckingpared to people from the outside world. After all, Sage Kingdom Secret Realm has been opened thrice within 300 years. The Serial received a massive impact and failed to be true wless Humans. Baek Ain shook his head andmented, "He still failed. No, Half Sess in a way." "What do you mean?" Miniature Clock Tower returned. Baek Ain patted his chest and stated, "No human is perfect. Even if they are gically perfect, theyck SOUL!" "Theyck SPIRIT!" "They, who never face the real world, are just frogs at the bottom of the well." "Have any of these wless Humans reached the realm of Dou God?" "Wait, let me lower the standard to Half-Saint Realm. "No, none of them reached it, right? The strongest you guys have in the past 300 years is a sick man who reached 5-Star Dou Venerate." "The Heart of Cultivators cannot be artificially engineered! One has to temper itself through hardships!" Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes shone majestically, imposing an aura of mightiness. Baek Ain''s lovers shivered when hearing his statements. ''That''s my Ain~!'' They thought simultaneously. Even the Beast Tribes'' Elders gazed at him in a different light. They are impressed by his words. They expected no less from a monster who reached 1-Star Dou Venerate before age twenty. Number 1 returned to the highest floor a while ago, but she stood at the entrance with erged eyes. She was stunned. Truly stunned! ''I thought he was just a brat...'' Number 1''s heart throbbed in faint sensation. ''I was wrong. He is a bonafide Man!'' The real purpose of Serial is to create a wless Descendant. And as the current chief of Serial and an adult woman, Number 1 became 100% more attracted to Baek Ain. "Here is the tea." She approached Baek Ain and served a warm cup of tea to him. A beautiful smile stered on her face, making Baek Ain''s lovers frown. Baek Ain was also confused by Number 1''s sudden demeanor change but ignored it. "Well, let''s proceed with the next matter then." He said while sipping the tea. "What do you want from me?" "Of course, it would be an equal change if you want my help." Miniature Clock Tower pondered and replied, "I''ll give you anything. Even myself." "As long as you recover the Great Sky Kingdom''s Power Source, All Serial and I will follow your order." "Very well." Baek Ain smirked in satisfaction. He expected the Tool''s Spirit to y some tricks, but it''s more straightforward. "Where is this power source located?" "It would be dangerous because powerful Magical Beasts are guarding the area. I''llmand the top Serials to assist you." Miniature Clock Tower said. "Number 1 will give you the detailed mapter." "Hmm??" "The intruders have reached Chasing Sky Forest? How weird." "Oh no..." The Tool Spirit panicked. Baek Ain lifted his brow and asked, "What''s the matter?" Miniature Clock Tower''s voice trembled as it answered, "They possessed the Master''s Key." "This is bad." "This is bad. The Master''s Key carried a sliver of Great Thousand World''s Aura. This Sky Kingdom will get revealed to the outside world soon." "If we are exposed, the Great Master''s enemy will find out about his research and n. We Are Doomed!" "Change the n. Number 1, call every Serial under 1000." "We shall eliminate the Master''s Key." Miniature Clock Tower dered firmly. "Noble Guests, I hope you can help too." "Okay." Baek Ain answered casually. [Ding! You have triggered another quest] [Name: Search for Master''s Key] [Objective: Find the Master''s Key and Kill the current owner of it(0/2)] [Time Limit: Indefinite, as long as the Master''s Key didn''t reach Sage Kingdom] [Penalty: Main''s Quest Failure, Great Sky God''s Change quest''s failure, Secret Realm destroyed, and Great Thousand Worlds Cultivatores to this Lower ne] [Reward: Complete Version Record of Burning World] Baek Ain was stunned. "You gotta be kidding me?" He looked at the system panel solemnly. "Is it that bad?" [It Is That Bad, Host] Alicia replied monotonously. [It doesn''t matter if you found the irregrity. The cultivators from Great Thousand World will still destroy this world and anything living in it when finding out about Sage Kingdom] [It seems the Great Master behind this ce is a criminal in Great Thousand World] ''Fuck, What a load of bullshit...'' Baek Ain cursed in annoyance. Chapter 116: Sage Kingdom Secret Realm (5) Chapter 116: Sage Kingdom Secret Realm (5) --- Chapter 113 --- epting the ridiculous yet bullshit quest, Baek Ain sighed and pulled Earth Cleaver from its sheath. He looked at the clean metallic gleam and shook his head because this de would taste blood earlier than expected. "Elders, can you handle the Half-Saint Experts?" Baek Ain asked Yao Ling and Xue Rongrong. They nodded and replied, "Leave it to us." "As long as there are no High Half-Saint Experts in the iing group, we shouldn''t have a problem. Even if there is one, we can still use bloodline techniques to handle it." Yao Ling''s eyes be snake-like. Xue Rongrong''s body released a faint purple me as she gave Baek Ain a reassured look. "This Nether Bird wouldn''t let you down, the Saint." She replied calmly. Baek Ain huffed and continued, "Rou, Yafei, Yi Xian. Like usual." "Okay." The threedies answered casually. They are used to Mist Threading Poison Formation. "As for Cai Lin..." "What? This queen shall fight on the frontline." Cai Lin lifted her chin and dered straightforwardly. "I haven''t fought many people since my awakening." ''But you killed a Half-Saint just right after your so-called awakening.'' Baek Ain and others thought simultaneously. Miniature Clock Tower and Number 1 stared at the antics of Baek Ain''s group and couldn''t help but question their casualness in this situation. The Great Sky Kingdom is in a crisis right now, and they are bantering like it was an afternoon pic. Baek Ain turned around and asked Number 1, "You jumped down from this floor, right?" "Where is the window or the tform?" Number 1''s mouth twitched, but she pointed her finger at the gap in the clock''s side anyway. The exit is three meters tall and two meters wide, carved through the gigantic symbol of Six. "Thank you." "Let''s go,dies." Baek Ain arrived at the exit before Number 1 could blink and disappear into nothingness. The sixdies followed after him, but they were more normal because Number 1 could still trace their movements. "So fast..." Number 1 mumbled solemnly. ... ... Baek Ain kicked the air and added Spatial Strength to each Super Jump, allowing him to skip into a miniature wormhole and travel quickly. A few months ago, his technique was poor, and he couldn''t even reach the one hundred meters mark. But now? Baek Ain reached 1-Star Dou Venerate and perfected his Enhanced Super Jump, having enough force to advance one kilometer in one step. He might achieve a thousand miles in one stepter. Baek Ain arrived at the outeryer of Sage Kingdom and expanded his Sixth Sense, feeling ten thousand presence inside the Chasing Sky Forest. They are scattered and "mostly." formed a group of five. [Fire Shadow''s Envoy x50] A bunch of fiery shadows left Baek Ain''s body, forming individuals with various appearances. "Go!" Baek Ain ordered his Fire Shadow''s Envoys to eliminate the weaker one first. "Kill the healer if you see one." Hended at the entrance of Chasing Sky Forest, stabbing Earth Cleaver into the ground. His de Intent traveled underground and detected some sneaky invaders. Since Chasing Sky Forest wouldn''t allow anyone to fly, the only possible routes are on the ground and underground. "They are here." Baek Ain''s hazel gold eyes shone with dim light. He leaned on the nearest tree and watched five people running toward him. "No hard feelings." "But this ce is off-limits." Baek Ain waved his de, creating a line on the ground. Swoosh! The group of five dodged and retreated. "What are you doing?!" A young man in a golden dragon robe shouted at Baek Ain. "Do you know who I am?" "My father is-!" Splurts! BOOM! Baek Ain sent an energy st and killed the young man instantly before he ratted about his father being the most formidable expert under heaven, so everyone should respect him. [Ding! You have killed 3-Star Dou Ancestor] "Y-You! How dare you kill Young Master Long Aotian!" The four others roared at Baek Ain. They seemed to be this dead young master''s bodyguards. Baek Ain suddenly appeared behind time, waving Earth Cleaver gently down. "You guys are talking too much." [Ding!] [You have killed 5-Star Dou Ancestor] [You have killed 7-Star Dou Ancestor] [You have killed 8-Star Dou Ancestor] [You have killed 4-Star Dou Ancestor] Baek Ain felt more intruders wereing and lowered his de. "Zero Step Dance: Rising Cut." Baek Ain twisted his hip and rocked the Earth Cleaver like lifting a heavy hammer, causing a shockwave to bounce on the ground and sky several times. A rising flow sliced the shockwave and cut everything in a straight line, which reached five kilometers. BOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! The entire Chasing Sky Forest shook violently. [Ding!] [You have killed...] [You have...] [You...] [You...] [You...] [You...] [You...] [Ding! You have killed 697 foes] "Continue..." Baek Ain indifferently whispered. "Horizontal Cut." BOOOOOOM!! Every time several intruders met the quota in his Sixth Sense, Baek Ain swung his de and unleashed a powerful sh. And within this one-sided massacre, Baek Ain hasn''t used an ounce of Dou Qi. All of it was pure physical force and de Intent. Due to the fact, he might not be able to wield Dou Qi when experiencing his following transmigration, Baek Ain tried to hone his skill to his very soul. He wanted to engrave every beneficial technique into his soul alongside the enjoyable memory of his loved ones. Of course, he will find a way to bring them too. Baek Ain shook his head andmented, "I didn''t want to bring them into a dangerous world." [Ding! You have killed a total of 8921 Foe] Baek Ain teleported to a deeper area of Chasing Sky Forest and took something from a pile of corpses. It was a small crystal fragment that released shining golden light. [Name: Sky God''s Gene Fluid(Crystalized)] [Type: Energy Source/Consumable] [Grade: S(Iplete)] [Description: Sky God''s Gene Fluid, a miraculous creation that could help one gain a wless physique. Unfortunately, the current Sky God''s Gene Fluid is iplete and crystalized by the flow of time] [The mix used to create this Gene Fluid is unknown] Alicia addedstly. Baek Ain frowned and said, "Isn''t this the Golden Robe that guy used on the Monolith to open Sage Kingdom Secret Realm?" "Why did it break into pieces?" Cai Lin suddenly appeared on a tree branch and waved her long legs in annoyance. "What are you zoning about? There are still more enemies out there." She called him out. Baek Ain smiled and replied, "I wiped roughly 90% of them. The Elders and your sister''s wives will handle the rest." "Hmph, what''s that yellow crystal?" She scoffed and changed the topic of conversation. "It''s the energy source. We needed itsplete form to recover Sage Kingdom''s Power." Baek Ain answered casually. "That''s why I needed your help." "My help?" Cai Lin''s red eyes shone immediately. Baek Ain exined the Gene Fluid, and Cai Lin said disappointedly, "You Should have told me sooner. Of course, this queen will help you." As they spread this information to everyone in their group, the search for Sky God''s Gene Fluid hastened. Even though Baek Ain has wiped out most of the intruders, many are stilling. After all, the number of people who entered Sage Kingdom Secret Realm is around fifty thousand. It was hard because the second wave carried a more powerful group of people, but Baek Ain ughtered them with his sword. Only a few could force him to use Dou Qi and Heavenly me. When the third wave urred, some members of the famous sect also appeared and shed with Baek Ain''s group. They put on a decent fight, and Baek Ain ended them with his Earth Cleaver. The fourth wave is when things beplicated. As there are three Half-Saint Experts, Baek Ain and others could only assist the Beast Tribes'' Elders from the shadows. They ced traps and poison to weaken the intruders. Andstly, Fifth Wave. No one in this group is in Dou Ancestor Realm. They are Dou Venerate Realm Experts or above. ... nk! Baek Ain faced seven people simultaneously, releasing his de Intent to the fullest. He stared at them with a poker face and used Shadow Tiger Steps, creating a bunch of tiger-like afterimages. "Tiger Dance." Baek Ain''s voice is the only thing they hear before falling onto the ground, headless. [Ding! You have killed seven 2-Star Dou Venerates] [You have killed a total of 36.931 Foes] "Phew... It is getting tiring." Baek Ain''s clothes are "thoroughly." painted with blood, which wasn''t his. BOOM! A solid Dou Qi in the form hand appeared and punched Baek Ain. nk! Baek Ain parried and pointed his de at the enemy, a green-robed female monk with a scar across her face. "Fellow Taoist, why don''t you stop this meaningless murder?" She said while looking at Baek Ain. Baek Ain chuckled and replied, "Haha, meaningless?" "I just don''t want people to touch my treasure, so I do what I want to do. An elimination." "Treasure?" The green-robed female monk''s eyes shed with greed. "Are you telling me? There is a treasure out of this forest?" Baek Ain shrugged and returned, "Who knows?" The green-robed female monk''s aura changed to bloody crimson as a manifestation of the Demonic Avatar appeared behind her. "Then your death shall bring peace to this world." She said innocently. sh! Before the Green-Robed Female Monk could continue, Baek Ain shed her into six pieces and burned them down with Gnome''s me. "I don''t like people who preach peace while hugging their greediness." "Goodbye." Baek Ain picked another Sky God''s Gene Fluid andbined it with the one in his possession. [Sky God''s Gene Fluid(69%)] "Two more percent." Baek Ain sighed and carried his body to the next area. ... Cai Lin punched a sword with her fist and broke it, grabbing the wielder''s neck. "Die." She said indifferently, mming the person into the nearby tree. Crack! The sword wielder died because his entire body was "literally." crushed by sheer physical force. Weirdly, the forest remains unscathed. Cai Lin nced ck and saw Yafei waving her hand around, controlling a series of threads that had spread all over the Chasing Sky Forest. "Are we done here?" Yi Xian appeared from the mist, blowing a puff of cloud smoke from her mouth. "Yeah." Cai Lin nodded, lifting a small chunk of yellow crystal. "We have done our part." "We just have to wait for Lan Rou and Elders to finish their parts." "I''m done." Lan Rou teleported to their side, having another chunk of yellow crystal in her hand. "We are too." Yao Ling and Xue Rongrong tore the space and stepped into the safe zone. "That was a difficult fight, but none of those Half-Saint could put a threat on us." "Thank god, this ce cut off the connection of Soul Link, or half of the Central ins will hunt us down." Yao Lingughed bitterly. "We have wiped out so many people. They are bound toe from influential backgrounds one way or another." Xue Rongrong nodded andmented, "Where is the Saint?" "I''m here." Baek Ain replied while appearing behind them. "All of you get the Gene Fluid, right?" They nodded and handed the yellow crystals to Baek Ain, allowing him to fuse them into one. [Ding! You have fused aplete Sky God''s Gene Fluid] [Objective: 1/2] "Huh?" Baek Ain was startled. [Host, Behind you!] Alicia warned him. Baek Ain''s Quasi Ultra Instinct activated. CLANK! BAM! Baek Ain drew out Earth Cleaver and parried the ambush attack, kicking the ambusher in the stomach. "AIN/SAINT!" Hispanions shouted in worry. Baek Ain rubbed his neck and felt the warm blood flowing out. That attack almost sliced his neck. "Kekeke, you able to stop that?" Augh came from the ambusher, who wore dark-d armor. Its cape waved up and down, releasing this eerie sensation. "Hand that thing to me, Brat." He said arrogantly as his presence caused the surrounding area to explode in darkness. It was the presence of a High Half-Saint Expert. Baek Ain smiled and said calmly, "This feeling." "You are from the Hall of Soul. Am I correct?" "Kekeke, so you aren''t dumb." The ambusher returned with augh. "Be proud, brat. This Kong Jingchen will put your pitiful soul in Endless Misery." "HAHAHA~!" Baek Ainughed loudly, stunning everyone. "Then, try me." "DO YOUR BEST, OH THE GREAT MEMBER OF SOUL HALL!!" There is a hint of amusement in hisugh. Baek Ain grinned from ear to ear because he couldn''t wait for something to happen. He ran toward Kong Jingchen without any technique and stood before him. "Hmph, Courting Death!" Kong Jingchen waved his hand and executed his Soul-Harming Technique. A wave of dark energy invaded Baek Ain''s body, puncturing several massive holes. Baek Ain''spanions could only watch in horror. "AIN!!!" [Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) activated] [Commencing counterattack...] Chapter 117: Sage Kingdom Secret Realm (6) Chapter 117: Sage Kingdom Secret Realm (6) --- Chapter 114 --- [Commencing Counterattack!] A loud ring echoed inside Baek Ain''s soul. He released a roar and pounced on Kong Jingchen, biting off the flesh of the Hall of Soul''s Elder''s Neck. "AAAAAAAAAAARRGHHH!" Kong Jingchen''s soul shed with Baek Ain''s soul. They entered an unknown Astral realm and stared at each other. A mysterious battlefield surrounded them, manifesting golden sands and a heavenly white sky. "W-Where is this?!" Kong Jingchen looked around, rubbing his neck where the biting wound should have stayed, but his neck stayed the same. Baek Ain''s hazel gold eyes shone with a dim ashen-colored light. He stared at Kong Jingchen with a grin. Kong Jingchen couldn''t find an ounce of Dou Qi or Spatial Strength in this ce. He could only sense an infinitely terrifying force surrounding him. He grimaced at this fact. What happened? Isn''t this brat only 1-Star Dou Venerate? How could he pull me into this mysterious ce? Such thoughts shed in Kong Jingchen''s head right now. If Kong Jingchen knew Baek Ain''s age, he would be even more terrified beyond belief. A 1-Star Dou Venerate Expert who hasn''t reached twenty years old? Simply monstrous. BOOM! A golden light descended and revealed a silhouette, which caused Kong Jingchen to frown. Since he couldn''t ess Dou Qi and Spatial Strength, his only option was Soul Power. Fortunately, he was one of Soul Hall''s Elders. He has a strong soul power and soul technique. However, was it enough to defeat Baek Ain? On the other hand, Baek Ain received a notification from Alicia. [Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) has issued a quest] Alicia''s voice sounded monotonously in Baek Ain''s head. [This quest is epted automatically due to its nature] The corner of Baek Ain''s mouth twitched in disbelief because even his Innate Skill could issue something like this now. What''s next? A small rock on the side of the road issued a legendary quest. Baek Ain inwardly sighed and read the quest panel. [Name: Soul''s Stigmata Awakening] [Objective: Defeat Kong Jingchen] [Time Limit: None] [Penalty: Soul Stigmata''s Awakening Failure] [Reward: Soul Transition''s Exclusive Chance] "Soul Transition." A solemn expression appeared on Baek Ain''s face. After living in this world for slightly over two years and experiencing the power of the System''s User, Baek Ain quickly realized some quests and their rewards always have meaning. Of course, there is some non-serious quest with small rewards, but Baek Ain could see the objective. That''s why he rejected these quests when triggered. No matter how much he hated and cursed the Goddess of Opportunity for her annoying timing, she was the reason he could cultivate the Record of Burning World. He has experienced Body Reconstruction a few times, and the effect is miraculous, allowing him to achieve great harmony in martial achievement. "Then what about Soul Transition?" Baek Ain breathed in, staring at Kong Jingchen. "I don''t have time to waste. The Wormhole connected to the Sage Kingdom Secret Realm is still open." "Once I kill him, the Soul Hall will be rmed." Baek Ain didn''t say his thoughts out loud, but a master like Kong Jingchen could easily hear them. "Kill me? Brat, you''re dreaming!" Kong Jingchen roared, releasing a phantom of the beast behind him. Baek Ain smiled and replied, "You have no choice." "Let''s fight to the death, shall we?" nk! A fiery spark appeared on the battlefield. Kong Jingchen raised his hand and manifested a spear-shaped weapon with his Soul Power, shing with Baek Ain''s attack. "So fast?!" "No, it''s you who has be weak." Baek Ain responded while pushing his de further. BAM! Baek Ain kicked Kong Jingchen''s chest and sent him flying. Without Dou Qi and Spatial Strength, a Half-Saint Realm Expert like Kong Jingchen could only rely on Soul Power. Sure, he is powerful. However,pared to Baek Ain''s Soul Power. It is Nothing! Baek Ain swung his de continuously and created several shadows, causing the surrounding air to whistle. Kong Jingchen''s eyes widened in shock as this is not the realm 1-Star Dou Venerate should achieve. sh! Baek Ain''s de moved so fast that Kong Jingchen''s strong soul couldn''t grasp its location, as if the sharp weapon split into three in just one swing. "Kuugh..." Kong Jingchen used his beastly manifestation, fending off the attack. Yet he''s still bleeding like crazy. Seeing one''s soul bleed is obviously bizarre, but nothing is impossible in Cultivation World. And these shes might be shallow, but they are a real threat to Kong Jingchen. Baek Ain couldn''t activate most of his skills in Soul Realm, which is perfect for him to train his Soul Force. If Kong Jingchen knew what Baek Ain was thinking, he''d do anything to rip him apart. Well, he''ll soon realize. ''I barely used my Soul Force. Besides Alchemy and newly learned Ancient Refining, this reliable source of power! How stupid am I? This thing is amazing.'' Baek Ain grinned inwardly, pushing his Soul Force to the limit. Two shadows shed on the lone battlefield, injuring each other. One appeared to be tired. While the other is brimming with excitement. BOOOOOOM!! The two shadows are "spontaneously." separated by an eruption of their attacks. "M-Monster..." Kong Jingchen has a terrified look on his face. He refused to admit that someone as young as Baek Ain could put him in this state. But the reality is cruel. They have exchanged more than a thousand moves, yet none could push others to death. They put their lives on the line, and their power is too even. Baek Ain didn''t think it was weird because the Record of Burning World could refine one''s soul into Divine Soul. And Soul Protection(Unknown) allowed him to advance to Spirit Soul Ranking, a realm where all 8th Tier Alchemists stand. "Soul Force is too soft... I can''t form a proper weapon." Baek Ain looked at the chipped de in his hand. It was "hurriedly." made with his Soul Force, but just by looking at the ruined state, it wouldn''tst for long. "If only I could solidify it..." A sudden realization hit Baek Ain. And heughed like a madman. "Haha~!" "HAHAHA~!" "What happened to this monstrous bastard?" Kong Jingchen grimaced as he thought Baek Ain had gone mad. A secondter, cold sweat dripped from Kong Jingchen''s forehead. Like a reflexive response, Kong Jingchen stepped back and saw Baek Ain standing there menacingly. Baek Ain blinked three times as his hazel-golden eyes attained a new yet profound rity. It was like a de had been "thoroughly." tempered and sharpened, releasing itself from the sheath. The de in his hand transformed into gasses, then liquid, and finally solid with glimmering light. Baek Ain pointed his de at Kong Jingchen and said, "Let''s end this." "We are doing this cat and mouse chasing for too long now." "And I miss my wives." "You''re looking down on me too much, BRAT!" Even though Kong Jingchen was terrified by Baek Ain''s monstrous talent, he was infuriated when this kid dared to underestimate him. "Four Heavenly King''s Transformation!" BOOM! The ck shadow covered Kong Jingchen''s body, transforming him into an ox-like beast. Well, A Red-Skinned Minotaur with two curved horns, to be exact. Baek Ain walked forward while waving his de around. He finally understood the use of Soul Force and reached 9th Grade, which qualified him to be a 9th Tier Alchemist. But the alchemist wasn''t part of this exchange. "Soul de." Baek Ain whispered while closing his eyes. "DIE, BRAT!" Kong Jingchen roared and sent a fierce punch. Baek Ain walked past him casually and added, "One de Orbit." SLASH! White light shed through Kong Jingchen''s body. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGHHH!" "H-HOW?!" "Second de Orbit." Baek Ain continued while walking around Kong Jingchen''s body. "Third de Orbit." Kong Jingchen felt his entire soul sliced in half every time Baek Ain swung his de. One is already too much, but he experienced three in a row. It continued for hours, making Baek Ain''s de sharper and more precise when cutting Kong Jingchen''s soul. And when Kong Jingchen realized what Baek Ain was doing, it was toote. ''D-Don''t tell me-!'' Kong Jingchen was shocked. Baek Ain finally stopped and said, "Thank you for being my training dummy." "I have perfected my Soul Technique." Kong Jingchen was on the verge of death due to his anger, "Y-YOU!!!" "de''s Orbit: Light Annihtion." A surge of de Intent soared and manifested into a massive de in the sky, descending to the battlefield. The size of this manifestation was enormouspared to Kong Jingchen, making him look like an ant. The de descended and struck the battlefield. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! Kong Jingchen couldn''t even utter hisst words and was "instantly." devoured by Baek Ain''s Light Annihtion. [Ding! You have finished the Innate Quest] ... ... Baek Ain awakened in the outside world and coughed a mouthful of blood while lying beside Kong Jingchen''s corpse. It is nothing but a husk left behind by Kong Jingchen. "Ain!" Yafei hugged him worriedly. And the other followed shortly, suffocating him in their array of white mountains. After calming them for five minutes of exnation, Baek Ain noticed a yellow orb in Kong Jingchen''s corpse and fetched it quickly. [Ding! You have discovered the other Sky God''s Gene Fluid] [Ding! You have finished a quest] Number 1 and eight other Sage Kingdom Secret Realm''s Serials appeared from the mist. They approached Baek Ain with an awed look. "Mission sess." Baek Ain let out an exhausted sigh. Number 1 nodded and said, "Hurry, close the Wormhole with the Sky God''s Source in your hand, Esteemed Guest!" "How?" Baek Ain returned awkwardly. "M-My bad." Number 1 coughed in shame. "Inject your Soul Power and take control over the array in the Monolith." Baek Ain looked at the two Sky God''s Gene Fluid in his hand and began to inject his Soul Force, feeling an array connected to him. He deactivated the Monolith to open the Wormhole and sealed the Sage Kingdom Secret Realm again. [Good job, Host] Alicia praised him. [You have prevented world destruction] "Haa..." "Fuck this. I''m tired!" Baek Ain slumped onto the ground again. "Ain!" Everyone looked at the white-haired young man and saw him sleeping soundlessly on the ground. They sighed in relief. A smile appeared on their faces. Especially Baek Ain''s lovers. Meanwhile, the outside world is shocked because the expedition of fifty thousand people got annihted in the newly discovered sect realm. Many factions sent their people on this expedition, but they were "actually." weed with this gloomy news instead. They practically sent and even ced a bounty to search for another way to enter the Secret Realm. However, the Sage Kingdom Secret Realm''s opening monolith has long disappeared from the desert. With this, they could only ept the bitter truth unwillingly. Such a tragedy will get recorded in history. They didn''t know the preparator of such a tragedy was sleeping in a grand mansion at the moment and surrounded by beauties. Chapter 118: Fan Gus Inheritance (1) Chapter 118: Fan Gu''s Inheritance (1) --- Chapter 115 --- Two dayster. Baek Ain sighed while sitting on a bronze tform, shaking his head because he couldn''t get the same sensation of creating a new technique as when he fought Kong Jingchen. [It was a fluke, Host] Aliciamented casually. "I know..." Baek Ain smiled bitterly. In a state of enlightenment, Baek Ain seeded in elevating his Soul Force from the 8th Tier to the 9th Tier. Not only that, but he also created a series of techniques to refine Soul Force and unleash powerful attacks. And just like Alicia mentioned earlier. It was a fluke. But a moment like that was exhrating for Baek Ain. Shaking his head weakly, Baek Ain changed his attention to something else. [Ding! You have finished the Search for Master Keys] [Ding! You have finished Soul Stigmata''s Awakening] [You have received a Complete Record of Burning World and 1x Chance to undergo Soul Transition] [Ding! You have received Kong Jingchen''s Complete Memory and Two of his Master''s Skills due to Soul Protection(Unknown)''s Trial] [You have obtained 1x Passive Skill: Inventor(D), and 1x Active Skill: Dark Soul''s Summon(C)] [Ding! Due to the unexpected event, the "Goddess of Opportunity." has changed the reward for her unfinished quest] [Modifying...] [Name: Destroy Hall of Soul] [Objective: Destroy Hun n, Hall of Soul, and anyone rted to them, especially the chief of Soul Hall and Hun n''s Patriarch(1/30.693)] [Failure''s Penalty: Sign-In Function confiscated permanently, Innate Skills sealed until further notice] [Time Limit: Two Years] [Reward: A Complete Soul Invocation Manual(SSS), White Tiger''s Sovereign Path(SS+), and Tome of Opportunity(Unknown)] Baek Ain didn''t care much about the Goddess of Opportunity changing things because he expected something like this when the Search for the Master''s Key quest got triggered. After all, the reward ovepped. He overviewed the system panel andmented, "Well, that''s one out of 30.693." "Small progress, but I finally started eliminating Hall of Soul''s Members." "Better than nothing, I guess?" Baek Ainughed while reading information about his new skills. [Name: Inventor] [Type: Passive] [Grade: D] [Description: Allow someone to invent something based on their talents and expertise, increasing the efficiency of expertise skill by 5%] [Name: Dark Soul''s Summoning] [Type: Active] [Grade: C] [Description: Bring forth one''s Soul Force into the Outside World and attack the enemy silently, having a chance to break their spirits] Baek Ain''s eyes widened as hemented, "These skills are good." Do not underestimate the five percent buff! This thing could help Baek Ain refine more high-grade pills and artifacts. As for the Dark Soul''s Summoning, it was more simr to the Howl of Sovereign White Tiger. The only difference is that Dark Soul''s Summoning doesn''t need Baek Ain to roar at the enemy and single target skill. And thebination of the two will be a nightmare inrge-scale battles. "Speaking of the Enemy''s Soul..." Baek Ain picked up the stone used to seal Venerable Earth Dragon''s Soul. He crushed the sealing stone and felt the rush of Soul Force but immediately trapped it with his own. ''BRAT! RELEASE ME RIGHT NOW!'' A hateful roares out. ''OTHER ELSE, YOU''LL FACE MY WRATH!'' Baek Ain rolled his eyes and said, "Annoying little lizard." "Die, de Orbit!" Baek Ain''s Soul Force exploded as a brilliant star formation surrounded Venerable Earth Dragon''s Soul, crushing it into pieces. Even though Venerable Earth Dragon is strong, he is still inferior to Kong Jingchen, whom Baek Ain killed two days ago. Not to mention Venerable Earth Dragon''s strong draconic body and Half-Saint Dou Qi had long been sealed by Cai Lin, leaving only his soul trapped in a small stone for months. "N-No! It CAN''T BE-!" A regretful screamsted for a few seconds before disappearing. [Ding! You have used thetent power of Soul Protection(Unknown) to eliminate a Half-Saint Expert] [You have obtained Venerable Earth Dragon''s Memory and one of his skills] [Active Skill{: Dragon''s Fear(F)] [Ding! Due to your achievement in Soul Force, only Half-Saint Expert and above will reward you with skills] "Hey, that''s illegal!" Baek Ainined. "I want my free rewards!" [...] Alicia would have rolled her eyes if she had them. [Your Soul Force reached 9th Tier already, Host] [Have you not realized Soul Protection(Unknown) always nurtured you when someone higher than your cultivation realm dared to use Soul-Type Attack?] [A weaker soul wouldn''t nurture you in the slightest, which resulted in not giving any benefits besides karma] Baek Ain maintained an annoyed expression and clicked his tongue, "Tsk." "Anyway..." "It''s time for me to fix Sage Kingdom''s Energy Source." ... ... "Master Ain, you finallye out!" Number one appeared and greeted Baek Ain upon noticing him walk out of the Seclusion Tower. Baek Ain smiled and replied, "Yeah." "I have fully recovered and gained some insights." "Let''s go to the Sky God''s Tomb and recover the Energy Source." Number one excitedly nodded her head and returned, "Right, Right!" They traveled to the Core Area of Sage Kingdom, arriving at the Clock Tower''s highest floor. Upon stepping into the room, Baek Ain sees hispanions meditating soundlessly. He didn''t want to awaken them and approach the Miniature Clock Tower. "I''m ready." Baek Ain said calmly. The Miniature Clock Tower shook its body in joy and replied, "I''ll open a Wormhole to the Sky God''s Tomb." "Remember, recover the Energy Source and return right away." "Sky God left behind a powerful beast''s spawn in his tomb, which we barely used for three hundred years. There might even be a Saint Realm Beast there." "Noted." Baek Ain ced Domina-Tion and Earth Cleaver on his hips. "Wait, Ain. We''ll also go." The Beast Tribes'' Elders opened their eyes and walked toward him. "If what Miniature Clock Tower said was true, we can''t let you fight Saint Realm Beast." "Okay." A Wormhole appeared, and Baek Ain jumped in with Beast Tribes Elders behind him. The night sky scenery weed them. Watching the Wormhole, Number One couldn''t help but ask, "Do you think they will seed?" Miniature Clock Tower sighed and answered, "We could only hope." On the other side, Yao Ling and Xue Rongrong''s will got shaken when witnessing the realm they are currently in. "Pocket Dimension." "To use the Pocket Dimension as a Tomb... Sky God is befitting his title." Baek Ain Baek Ain connected to the Sky God''s Gene Fluid and felt the guidance wanted to reach a ce. He grabbed Yao Ling and Xue Rongrong''s hands and said, "Let''s go." Swoosh! They arrived at the majestic-looking white tower. It was white with neatlyyered and polished bricks, releasing this powerful presence. Baek Ain shook the presence away with his Soul Force. And the Beast Tribes'' Elders used their Bloodline''s Aura. "It''s been three hundred years, huh?" A voice appeared calmly. A white-bearded elder in a wizard white robe appeared andnded before them, giving Baek Ain a friendly smile. "Congrattions, you have found my Sky God''s Tomb." "You are qualified to be my sessor." "But first, can you show me the Sky God''s Gene Fluid?" Baek Ain smirked and replied, "Sure, Elder." He reached for his pocket and approached the white-bearded elder with utmost regard, causing the former tough in amusement. "This Elder, please take it." "Hoho~! Thank you-!" The white-bearded elder reached with his wrinkled hand but was "abruptly." greeted by a de in the chest instead. Stab! "Light Annihtion." Baek Ain indifferently whispered. "Please take this and die." [Ding! You have killed a Mimicry Beast] Yao Ling and Xue Rongrong were astonished. Baek Ain pulled his de andmented, "In your next life, act better." "Why the fuck Sky God ask for his own Gene Fluid, knowing his inheritor needs it?" "Not to mention. This cliche elderly portrayal." "You can fool others, but not me." Baek Ain''s eyes glowed with Ashen Light. Several shadows quickly surrounded them, revealing a feline beast with bat-like wings and a snake-like tail. [Netherworld Panthers] [Master of Illusion and Darkness] "HUMAN! Hand over the Sky God''s Gene Fluid, and we will leave you alive." One Netherworld Panther dered haughtily. Baek Ainughed and returned, "Haha, with just these numbers?" "I''m afraid your team iscking." "Then, Take the consequence and DIE!" The Netherworld Panthermanded his brethren. Baek Ain activated Golden Crow''s Possession and released Divine Beast''s Aura from his body. He didn''t stop there and went further beyond by roaring at the iing crowds of beasts. [Howl of Sovereign White Tiger] The Golden Crow and White Tiger''s Blessings activated, pressuring every beast in the area. Even Yao Ling and Xue Rongrong are "actually." included. "You have two choices." "Surrender or Die!" Baek Ain''s eyes red at them. Netherworld Panthers shivered as they kneeled willingly on the ground, leaving Yao Ling and Xue Rongrong speechless. It is because one of these Netherworld Panthers is peak Half-Saint Existence. Chapter 119: Bad News Chapter 119: Bad News My Google ount for this Webnovel ount have a problem. I can''t login to upload new chapter until i solve it. The same goes for my P4treon, so i might have to migrate my works to new ount. Sorry, everyone. I have been in very horrible stress because of this. i will tell about the new ount soon in my discord server or this mobile(i''m writing on my phone). It''s sad to part with this ount as i poured years of effort into it, but it make me even sadder for not being able to write more. See you soon, my readers. Thanks for all the supports. Chapter 120: Discord Chapter 120: Discord For further information on my problem. We can talk here. Discord: https://discord.gg/xnWexbbwNG Chapter 119: Fan Gus Inheritance (2) Chapter 119: Fan Gu''s Inheritance (2) --- Chapter 116 --- Baek Ain looked down on the Netherworld Panthers, pressuring them with his presence. The power of Golden Crow''s Possession and Howl of Sovereign White Tiger is effective against beast-type opponents. He moved his gaze to the pure white tower and told the Beast Tribes'' Elders behind him to stay here. Picking up the Sky God''s Gene Fluid, he could tell something was waiting at the entrance. And just like he guessed. The two golden crystals in Baek Ain''s hands flew out, forming a twin rotating for a few minutes. A manifestation of a youthful-looking man appeared before him. He is supposed to be in his early twenties with slick-back blonde hair and red eyes, wearing a loose white robe that exposes his upper body. There are several crimson-gold markings on his body. "Hmm..." The manifestation seized Baek Ain from top to bottom. "1-Step Sovereign Realm, 17 years old. The lower ne''s energy in your body is around that level. Not bad, You''re the most suitable candidate to be the new Sky God." "Even the Serials I have created couldn''t match your genes." "Maybe it has something to do with your bloodline. I didn''t know such a bloodline existed, even in the Great Thousand World." "It seemed my effort to escape from those hateful bastards was the right choice. Who would have thought someone from a lower ne would reach such a stage, hahaha~!" Heughed at Baek Ain''s face, leaving him speechless. The corner of Baek Ain''s mouth twitched as he sighed and said, "Can we just proceed to the important matter?" "You know? Fixing the Energy Source of Sage Kingdom." The blonde man scoffed and returned, "Fixing the Energy Source? That would take years to do so. Sage Kingdom is a secret artifact I brought from the Great Thousand World." "Unfortunately, theponent to restore Clock Tower''s Clock hand is still recorded here. The materials, on the other hand. Let''s not talk about the main materials because even theplimentary materials are scarce in this lower ne." "You can restore the Energy Source, but the clock hand of the Clock Tower is still responsible for managing the energy. Without it, the Sage Kingdom would fall in fifty years." "Who said I don''t have a broken clock hand?" Baek Ain smiled at the manifestation of the blonde man. After all, he possesses a powerful and overpowered Sign-In System to get him things. He fakely picked something from his spatial ring and threw it out. It was the Broken Clock Hand Baek Ain had obtained when he Signed In to Great Sky Clock Tower. The face of the blonde man sank in disbelief. He looked at the chunk of metal on the floor, ncing back and forth between Baek Ain and it. He was dumbfounded. "H-How?" Just like he said, the materials to craft this are scarce. Even he couldn''t do anything about it. Baek Ain shrugged and answered, "I found it on the way here." "Bullshit!" The blonde man retorted. "It''s up to you to believe me or not. Now recover the Energy Source." "Anyway, what should I call you? Oh, the esteemed Sky God." There is a hint of mockery in Baek Ain''s tone. "Fan Gu..." The blonde man''s manifestation silently answered with annoyance. "Damn, who would have thought someone more irritating existed besides that bitch." "So I''m qualified to be your inheritor?" Baek Ain smirked because he once had a friend like Fan Gu. Their characters are simr. Fan Gu shook his head andughed, "No, you''re a perfect Son of Bitch!!" ... ... Fan Gu escorted Baek Ain into the Primal White Tower, telling him the history of his journey to this lower ne. At the time, he was "actually." known as the Slick Handsome Thief, which had stolen countless women''s hearts and made a hundred thousand men angry. Of course, he was chased away from the Great Thousand World for other reasons. But stealing other wives and daughters is part of it. "Tsk, those simps. They couldn''t handle my handsomeness and chased me away. If I could perfect my genes back then, I would wipe their sissy ass to the void!" Fan Gu grumbled angrily. Baek Ain listened to Fan Gu''s story and didn''t reply. He wanted to know more about the Great Thousand World, but this guy went on a whole roller coaster in his story. Yes, this confirmed Fan Gu''s character. He''s a shameless motherfucker, which he admitted proudly. They arrived at the core area of Primal White Tower, seeing a replication of the sun float above a purple-colored stand. The sun isn''t Dou Qi or me, but pure Spiritual Energy originated from the Great Thousand World. Fan Gu walked near the purple-colored stand and threw some jade slips at Baek Ain. "Here, my inheritance and all the research I have done with the human body." He said casually. "And remember. A Human''s Body is a treasure trove." "Even though humans are still weaker than the beast in physique, our mind always tries to perceive greatness. It''s just that our own body limits our potential." "Why do you think we cultivated?" "To grow stronger?" "That''s half correct." "To live longer?" "That''s half correct as well." "We, Humans, always wanted to reach and break the Taboo. Breaking the gic codes given by heaven and bing one of them!" "Them?" Baek Ain tilted his head. Fan Gu chuckled and answered, "Gods." "We could even surpass those gods, bing the Great Ruler!" Baek Ain was quiet. Hearing Fan Gu mention "Great Ruler." makes him remember the continuation of Battle Through the Heavens and another simr novel as they are in the same great universe. This world is an alternative version of Battle Through Heaven''s Universe, meaning the Great Thousand World, where the Great Ruler originated, has changed. A headache appeared on Baek Ain''s head as he sighed. Fortunately, he had sealed this Secret Realm, so no one from the Great Thousand World could enter this lower ne. Fan Gu tried to reach for the artificial sun, but his hand became more ghost-like. "Aih, is this my limit?" He muttered helplessly. "In the end, The power I left behind in the crystalized gene fluid can''tst forever." "Ain Brat. Our moment is getting short." "I wanted to give you a more detailed exnation, but there is not much time left in the Gene Fluid. I''ll pass the ownership of Primal White Tower and the entirety of Sage Kingdom to you, but..." "You need specific chants." "Specific chants." Baek Ain''s face darkened slightly. Fan Guughed and countered, "Don''t worry, it''s nothing shady." "Here, I whisper it for you..." Baek Ain''s ears twitched when hearing the chants from Fan Gu''s mouth, staring at him indifferently. Fan Gu nodded in satisfaction and picked another jade slip, "Also, if you have time in the future... Here is a letter for my little Yangxi." "This one for my Goddess Snow." "And this one for my beautiful Lei Yin''er." "Oh, wait. Don''t forget about this one..." "..." Baek Ain looked at the stack of jade slips in his hand. Fan Gu left behind over one hundred different love letters Fan Gu left behind for his lovers. [Damn, I thought you were a lucky womanizer, Host] Aliciamented amusingly. [But This guy defeated you by a Large Margin] Fan Gu was about to hand another jade slip, but his time was over. "Welp, farewell." Fan Gu''s voice echoed in the room. The artificial sun released a bellowing light andunched a golden sh to Baek Ain''s forehead. BOOM! "Thou shall ept the Sage Kingdom and White Primal Tower." "Say my chants!" Baek Ain took a deep breath and chanted unwillingly, "Ass is superior to Boobs." [Pfft...] "Shut up, Alicia!" [Ding! You have finished the quest] Chapter 121: Behemoth Paradises Foundation Chapter 121: Behemoth Paradise''s Foundation --- Chapter 118 --- A monthter, Behemoth Paradise''s Time Sage Kingdom, or what people lived in it, known as the Behemoth Paradise, started to develop into a better high. Under Baek Ain''s drastic reformation, he broke apart the previous system to grade serials and make them undergo an immense yet effective training n. Thanks to Fan Gu''s research on Gene Maniption, Baek Ain created a new breathing technique and energy cirction method with continuous synthesis. By Synthesizing several techniques countless times, Baek Ain reduced the errors and unproductive sequences of breathing and finalized a Dou Technique specializing in Tempering One''s Body inside and outside called Star Gathering Breath. Star Gathering Breath is outstanding for breaking one''s physical limitations but needs a massive amount of medicinal intake every week or two. Thankfully, Baek Ain solved this problem by creating pills with great nutrition packs. It also promotes one''s body to have minor healing factors and antibodies against the disease. Fun fact, Baek Ain and hispanions don''t need such a technique because they possess Parasites that could do the same things automatically. He could have done the same for his new subordinates, but parasites needed the care to be made and shared with others. Until Baek Ain was satisfied enough with the serials'' improvement, that is. As for the Energy Cirction Method, Baek Ain created a new one with Fan Gu''s original cultivation method called the "Breaking Sky Technique." and synthesized it into the "Sacred Heaven Method." that allowed serials to open their gene locks slowly through activation of meridian points. Since this is tailor-made for serials, only they could cultivate this Sacred Heaven Method. And it is not inferior to cultivation methods that powerful sects and ancient ns kept as their legacy. Unfortunately, Baek Ain and hispanion don''t need such a technique because their Dou Qi Method(Cultivation Technique) already included the essence of breaking genes. After all, he created these techniques to make Behemoth Paradies grow bigger and stronger. And his focus is to cultivate the Record of Burning World to the highest level possible, which means he couldn''t change it midway. Maybe in his next life, Baek Ain will perfect both techniques. On the other hand, Behemoth Paradise''s time dtion effect worked wonderfully for its people''s growth. ording to Eden''s data, they could nurture several thousand Dou Emperor Experts, six hundred Dou Ancestor Experts, and one hundred Dou Venerate Experts in three months. Many would question just how the Sage Kingdom possesses resources that many experts do, but the answer is pretty simple. Fan Gu has made perfect preparations for this ce to grow and thrive in any condition. Besides the Primal White Dimension, some smaller pocket dimensions are "actually." connected to Behemoth Paradise(Sage Kingdom), designed to grow resources like medicinal herbs, rare minerals, and nutritional foods. Fan Gu made automatons to tend to these smaller pocket dimensions, which Baek Ain took control of with his inheritor''s privilege. These automatons are "surprisingly." created through Array and Refining methods, so no high-end technology is involved. In a way, this is sorcery and magecraft. At first nce, Fan Gu might look like a horny bastard, but he really is a genuine brainiac with mastery over countless fields. Baek Ain hated to admit this, but he needed several years to catch up to Fan Gu''s level. Fan Gu is, without a doubt, a terrifying genius. ... Behemoth Paradise, Core''s Energy Zone. In a training ground, Baek Ain faced the Beast Tribe''s Elder Yao Ling with a grin. Even though he had killed a half-saint before, that was using the power of his soul. After testing, the power of Soul Force is risky because it could damage Baek Ain and the enemy''s soul. If Baek Ain used too much of it, he could suffer mentally and fall asleep for a few days. "Deep Ground''s Tail Strike." Yao Ling rushed toward Baek Ain. She has sealed her cultivation realm to 3-Star Dou Venerate Realm to make it fair for Baek Ain. Baek Ain watched an illusionary tail descend from the sky and dodged it without using his skills. His eyes were still the normal hazel-gold, observing Yao Ling''s movement. There is a massive difference between the body of Dou Venerate and Half-Saint. Even though the difference is only one big realm, Half-Saint is still a Saint, albeit imperfect in their progress to truly obtain Sage''s Body. Baek Ain possessed powerful otherworldly physiques due to his system and lucky encounters for almost two years, bing strong enough to fight a Half-Saint. Well, he''scking a bit. Bam! Baek Ain hardened his limbs and deflected Yao Ling''s attack, moving gently like a water flow. Yao Ling frowned andshed her kick to counter Baek Ain''s counter. SWOOSH! BAM! They looked at each other with an excited grin. "Not bad, Ain." Yao Lingmented straightforwardly. "It seems our Saintess picked the right mate." Baek Ain smirked and returned, "I have to show you more then." Yao Ling''s eyes blinked as her senses suddenly couldn''t locate Baek Ain''s presence. Three tiger shadows surrounded her and opened their mouths. "Nine Serene Whirlwind." Yao Ling rotated and did a 360 roundhouse kick, creating this turbulent wave that pushed anything upward. Yet Baek Ain didn''t expose himself. A second felt like an hour, granting Yao Ling an extremely dynamic vision of the training field. Her slitted eyes focused and noticed a faint change in the atmosphere. Roar! A roar of tiger appeared and charged at Yao Ling from behind. BAM! She turned around and mmed her palm against the iing tiger but found nothing. A puff of wind blew into her face. "Silent Trail Steps." Baek Ain''s movement speed burst in the shadows as he created several afterimages without creating much sound. Combining the Shadow Tiger Steps and Spatial Strength allows Baek Ain to reach the speed he couldn''t do in the past. Even though Shadow Tiger Steps aren''t efficient for a long distance, inbat, it is invincible. Yao Ling was overwhelmed by Baek Ain''s movement technique and felt a light tap on her vital area. If Baek Ain is serious, she could have gotten killed right now. Of course, this was nothing when her cultivation returned to normal. Yao Ling pursed her lips, revealing a faintyer of snake scales on her fair skin. "Python''s Reverse Scale." She whispered and clenched her hand. A blinding light came out of her scales as the surrounding area exploded alongside a brown pir of energy. Smokes rose from the ground. Yao Ling extended her finger and pointed at Baek Ain''s neck, "Finally, this is my victory." "An escape technique used for offensive manner? Senior sure be crafty." Baek Ain smiled at her. "Unfortunately, out of six hundred and ny matches. I''m still the winner." Baek Ain''s body faded and left Yao Ling speechless. A finger coated with faint dou qi reached Yao Ling''s neck as she slowly turned around, seeing the white-haired young man in disbelief. "Y-You, how?" "I''m pretty sure I''ve locked my senses on you." Baek Ain shook his head and answered, "People who trust their instincts are good fighters, but sometimes you can''t just rely on them." "There are countless ways to fake one''s presence." "And my afterimages aren''t just a shadow. They are tangible as I moved so fast before they could fade. Spatial Strength enhances this technique by arge realm, so even Spatial Sense will confuse you." "Tsk, what a monster." Yao Ling was dissatisfied. Even if she used her full power, she wasn''t confident in defeating this monstrous young man. Baek Ain threw a water bottle to Yao Ling and asked, "How is the Tribe? Are they going to send the new members?" Yao Ling caught the bottle and answered, "I sent the message around one week ago of the outside world''s time, so they should have sent another elder to escort our tribe''s talents." "Xue Rongrong''s tribe should do the same." "By the way, where is she?" Hearing Yao Ling''s question, Baek Ain pointed at another arena. Yao Ling tilted her head and nced at the other arena, seeing Xue Rongrong bully Baek Ain''spanions despite lowering her cultivation realm to 3-Star Dou Venerate. Only Lan Rou and Cai Lin canpete with Xue Rongrong directly, while Yafei and Yi Xian confront her more indirectly. Xue Rongrong''s mastery of aerial martial arts and dou qi is impressive, even more than Baek Ain''s energy mastery. Baek Ain finished his water bottle to quench his thirst, thinking about the current progress of Behemoth Paradise. "It''s time to fetch the fiery brat." He smiled while recalling the Fallen Heart me. Chapter 122: Baek Ains New Pet Chapter 122: Baek Ain''s New Pet --- Chapter 119 --- A ripple appeared on top of a mountain. A white-haired youth apanied by two beauties walked out, revealing themselves in the tactical ck cloak. These cloaks concealed their appearance and aura, making them look like a group of Dou Kings. "Are you sure this was the correct ce?" Cai Lin questioned while gazing around. She couldn''t find a sign of Fallen Heart me here. Since Cai Lin absorbed a portion of Green Lotus Core me and mutated it with the help of Baek Ain''s energy into a new kind of Heavenly me, she is more sensitive toward Heavenly me''s presence. The thing is, Cai Lin, couldn''t find nor sense a speck of Fire Energy within five hundred radius. Meanwhile, Lan Rou closed her eyes and felt the surrounding area with her spiritual sense. This mountain range is close to the sea and has a unique terrain where heat can get hidden with proper cement. The salty air of the sea invaded Lan Rou''s nostrils as she sensed a group of peopleing from the west. Likewise, those people also noticed her immediately. "Ain, three o''clock." Lan Rou warned, opening her eyes. Baek Ain nodded and pped a pre-made array into the air, covering them in thisyer of silk-like fabric. They disappeared as a group of people arrived and floated in the sky. It was a group of four, two males and two females. They also wore the same uniform(blue robe), signifying them from the same n or sect. And their leader is 7-Star Dou Venerate. "Hmm, how weird... I sensed someone probing earlier, but there is no one here." A handsome man in his early thirtiesmented. His green eyes scanned the area slowly. "It must be the wind." Someone from his group said. The handsome manughed and returned, "Haha, surely." "Let''s go. We are not the only ones who wanted to get Fallen Heart me." "Thanks to the stupid student of Jia Nan Academy, our Soaring Blue Sky Sect could get a Heavenly me." Baek Ain locked his soul force on them and watched the group fly away from inside the array. "You know they are no match for me, right?" Cai Lin suddenly brings up a point. "Why should we hide when I could beat them up for information." A weird smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face as he replied, "You might think so, but I don''t want to expose our identities until Behemoth Paradise is strong enough." "Since we have killed fifty thousand people in the Secret Realm, some actually possessed a technique that bound a unique mark onto the killer, which is me, so their backups could find me." "And from ck-Corner Region''s information gathering squad, I received info that five big factions and hundreds of middle-sized factions have put bounty over someone." "Guess that someone is?" "Us?" Cai Lin returned weirdly. After killing some people in the Chasing Sky Forest, she does feel something attached to her skin. Of course, Cai Lin didn''t mind because she thought it was an itch. Lan Rou also felt the same, but she dealt with it already. Her mastery over such trivial things exceeded both Baek Ain and Cai Lin. "Do you want me to get rid of it for you?" Lan Rou proposed casually. Baek Ain shook his head and replied, "No, not now." "I have another n for the killer mark." "And this thing wouldn''t get activated until we met the searcher. The distance is either one hundred meter radius or fifty." "If you say so." Lan Rou shrugged casually. She believed Baek Ain always made the right move and wouldn''t do stupid things without reason. Cai Lin pulled Lan Rou''s hand and said, "Remove the mark from me." "Call me Sister Rou first." Lan Rou smirked at Cai Lin, leaving Queen Medusa speechless. "You gotta be kidding me..." "Nope." Two women fiercely stared at each other as Cai Lin sighed in defeat because this was pointless. "Sister Rou, please remove the killer mark from me." Queen Medusa swallowed her pride and uttered. "Right away." Lan Rou was pleased. Baek Ain was amused at this sight. His harem lived harmoniously with each other. After Lan Rou removed the mark from Cai Lin''s body, they moved to another mountain range. They could see many people surrounding the mountain range, but they couldn''t pinpoint which one was the mountain used by Fallen Heart me as a hidden spot. Baek Ain even saw familiar faces, like the elders from the Jia Nan Academy and other factions from the ck Corner Region. "This is bad." Cai Linmented. She spotted fifty mountains in the area, each possessing pure fire dou qi. With this many people, they couldn''t make a random guess. Lan Rou frowned as she noticed a faction that wiped her Yin Yang Orchid n also came for Fallen Heart me. "Jade Demon Sect." She mumbled silently. "Do you know them?" Baek Ain asked while staring at the Jade Demon Sect''s people. Lan Rou nodded and added solemnly, "Jade Demon Sect is one of the major factions in the Unorthodox Alliance. Also, they are the culprit of the Yin Yan Orchid n''s destruction four centuries ago." "And why so?" Cai Lin''s eyes became cold. Even though she has only known Lan Rou for a few months, she is like a sister to her. "I rejected Jade Demon Sect''s Heir marriage proposal." Lan Rou tly answered. "..." Baek Ain. "..." Cai Lin. "Well, that''s something you would do." Lan Rou sighed and continued, "Jade Demon Sect''s Heir is a petty bastard. Since he couldn''t get me, he decided to drag the Yin Yang Orchid n to destruction." "He shamelessly used the Yin Yan Orchid n of so many crimes. And led countless other factions to wipe us." "I might hate Yin Yang Orchid n, but they backed my decision to reject the marriage proposal. Unfortunately, I failed to reach Saint Realm at the critical time and made a vow with Six Path Reincarnation me." Lan Rou clenched her hands as she didn''t want to remember this memory, but sometimes epting the truth is hard. "Jade Demon Sect, huh?" Baek Ain''s hazel gold eyes dimly. "In a few months... We will see how strong you guys are." ... ... "Looks like getting Fallen Heart me back will be difficult." Su Qian sighed while scanning the area. There are too many people here. And some are just too strong for Jia Nan Academy. "What a horrible oue." An academy elder that followed him added, which caused Su Qian to shake his head wryly. As everyone in the area pondered to get the correct mountain, a fiery eruption suddenly urred from one of the mountains. BOOOOOOM!! A pir of orangish me rose, shocking everyone with a heatwave. "That''s the one!" Someone shouted excitedly. "Go For It! Don''t let others take the Fallen Heart me!" Another shout echoed in the area. But then something weird happened. Four more pirs of me appeared, and all were from different mountains. And in just one minute and six seconds, all the mountains in this mountain range erupted with immense pir mes. Everyone was dumbfounded except for Baek Ain''s group. ''That cheeky brat.'' Baek Ain thought as he checked the system''s map. He ordered Alicia to lock onto Fallen Heart me''s location months ago, so he gets the exact location now. Truthfully, none of the mountains hold the Fallen Heart me. The Heavenly me left behind a trace of its source core, confusing anyone who wanted to catch it. The Fallen Heart me hid in the deep ocean ten miles away, using the veins underground to ignite the source core and causing these me pirs. "Let''s leave this ce." Baek Ain said casually. "Things are going to be bloody here." Lan Rou and Cai Lin nodded, following Baek Ain to the sea area. As everyone was busy getting into the mountain range, they approached the actual location of Fallen Heart me. And in just five minutes, Baek Ain and hispanions jumped into the sea. Swoosh! They swam deeply and saw a deep trench with a dim orange light inside it. "OwO!!" The Fallen Heart me sensed a familiar presence. The Heavenly me looked up and saw Baek Ain. ''Yo, fiery brat!'' Baek Ain sent a telepathic message to the Fallen Heart me. ''Human! How could you find me?'' An androgynous reply. Baek Ain smiled and returned, ''That would be a little secret of mine.'' ''And it''s not important.'' ''I''m here to make a deal with you.'' ''A deal?'' The Fallen Heart me frowned at Baek Ain. ''Yup, a deal. A good deal you wouldn''t refuse.'' Baek Ain continued confidently. ''Fine, tell me, what''s it?'' Baek Ain stared at the Fallen Heart me and stated, ''Be my pet. And I will get you out of this ce.'' ''I will not restrict your freedom, but you can''te out for a few years.'' "..." The Fallen Heart me. ''I give you five seconds.'' ''Be my pet, or I''ll just beat you into one.'' The Fallen Heart me looked at Baek Ain like he was a devil. ''One...'' ''Two...'' ''Three-!'' ''OKAY, I''LL BE YOUR PET! GOD DAMN IT!'' The Fallen Heart me unwillingly said. Baek Ain is too strong, so the Heavenly me could only surrender. It''s better than getting beaten up by this monster. On the other side, Cai Lin and Lan Rou heard this conversation with wry looks on their faces. They possessed spiritual control to eavesdrop on Baek Ain''s telepathy, but this wasn''t the talk they expected. "Did he just threaten a Heavenly me into bing his pet?" Cai Lin blinked her eyes in doubt. She knew Baek Ain always did miraculous things, but this was something else. Lan Rou nodded and replied, "Ain did." Chapter 123: A New Ally? Its A Tree! Chapter 123: A New Ally? It''s A Tree! --- Chapter 120 --- After threatening-! After taming the Fallen Heart me, Baek Ain put the domesticated Heavenly me into a uniquely-shaped ring made of Gold Jade, which could store living things for a short period and keep them pure. It''s a prototype created through Ancient Refining. ''Stay here for a moment.'' Baek Ain told the Fallen Heart me. He nced at hispanion and said, "Let''s get out of this ce.'' Since the Fallen Heart me has stopped controlling the influx of fire dou qi underground, people at the mountain range should have noticed the distraction. Fortunately, they are far from thend. Even if those people used Spatial Strengths to create Wormholes here, it would take around five to ten minutes to set it up. Lan Rou and Cai Lin nodded at Baek Ain''s lead as she watched him create a Wormhole. They disappeared from the deep sea and shed one thousand miles away, arriving in the unknown forest. And as Baek Ain expected, people are rushing toward the seaside location near the mountain range. They looked down at the ocean with a gloomy look because the trace of Fallen Heart me had long disappeared, leaving only a charred trench underwater. Some people are sad. Some people are mad. After all, they have gotten yed by someone else. "GOD DAMN IT!" "WHO! WHO IS THE BASTARD THAT STOLE MY HEAVENLY FLAME!" "Your Heavenly me? Keep dreaming! The Fallen Heart me belongs to Jia Nan Academy." "Pfft and you guys lost it right under your nose. I''d be embarrassed if I were you guys." All the faction representatives mocked each other, not wanting to lose face in this situation. They didn''t even care about the Fallen Heart me anymore, as the person who stole it from them vanished without a trace. ... ... Unknown Forest. "What is this ce?" Cai Ling frowned, scanning the area with her red eyes. The forest is "actually." filled with lush trees and vegetation, but Cai Lin couldn''t find a single animal. Even Lan Rou and Baek Ain found it weird. Baek Ain checked his system map andmented, "We are a thousand miles from the ocean(former location). I didn''t think the Wormhole would bring us here." "Let''s explore first." The group moved into the forest and discovered no trace of humans or beasts around the area. As they ventured deeper, Lan Rou noticed a weird yet unique root system. "Ain, these roots. They are connected." Lan Rou uttered while reaching for the root near her, feeling a vibrant vitality flowing inside the rough brown bark. Baek Ain possessed Wood Element Affinity because he was alchemy and could feel the overwhelming wood energy from the roots. It was a pure energy that could rival Heavenly me in purity. Still, the wood energy here is weaker than Baek Ain''s fire dou qi. "How weird..." Cai Lin couldn''t help but utter. She has evolved from the snake queen to Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python and possesses the unique lineage of Divine Beast Behemoth. However, the vitality from these roots is weirdlypatible with her. She broke the roots with her sharp finger and bit onto it, causing her red eyes to widen. It was sweet like honey nectar and silky like milk. "T-This is..." "Ain, try this." She hurriedly shoved another root into Baek Ain''s mouth. Baek Ain chewed on the roots and mumbled, "No way." [Ding! You have consumed a rare medicine!] [Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Bloodline has started to awaken!] [Current Progress: 0.001%] "Rou, try it." "What are you two-?" Before Lan Rou could finish her sentence, Cai Lin and Baek Ain had already shoved some roots into her mouth. Lan Rou''s misty eyes widened in shock as she uttered, "T-This is the Honey Milk Tree''s Roots." "I thought it was a myth." "You know this root?" Cai Lin tilted her head. Lan Rou nodded and answered, "Honey Milk Tree''s Roots originated from the Honey Milk Tree. It was a celestial tree recorded in legend and appeared once, but no one believed it." "The root will possess the taste of honey and silkiness of the milk, having a life-extending effect and strong vitality." "If one could consume enough Honey Milk Tree''s Roots, that person will reach Saint Realm. Even in my first life, no one. No one ever found this mythical medicine." "Some people barely found a record about it." Baek Ain was curious and picked up a point, "If the roots have such an effect already, then what about the tree itself?" "Does it have fruits?" Hearing Baek Ain''s statements, Lan Rou and Cai Lin got stupefied. They are also excited. With great anticipation in mind, they ventured into the core part of the forest. They realized the vegetation, which is only trees, changed. The bark bes whiter, like an aspen tree, and the leaves gradually be yellowish-golden. And not only that, but Baek Ain also detected that all these trees are one entity as the root system connects, creating an array to conserve energy. The power of nature is incredible indeed. They arrived at the core area and saw a massive yet tall white tree with thousands of branches and probably billions of gold leaves. "Wee, humans." A calm voice appeared as they stepped in. The leaves fell and formed a ko, calmly sitting on the ground and waving its hand, inviting them to sit. Baek Ain shrugged as he had his fair share of weird experiences in this world and sat before the ko. He didn''t sense any ill intent from the ko either, so it should be fine. Lan Rou and Cai Lin followed him, sitting on each side. "What''s this ce?" Baek Ain casually asked. The koughed and returned, "Pretty straightforward, eh?" "Well, we can settle the problem quickly if you were this confident." "You''re currently inside the Great Honey Milk Tree''s Domain. I didn''t know how you entered this ce with just a 2-Star Dou Venerate level of Wormholes, but you piqued my interest." "Let''s make a deal." "A deal?" Baek Ain frowned slightly. The ko nodded and reassured Baek Ain, "Don''t worry, I wouldn''t do a shady deal with you. After all, I sensed great Wood Affinity from you." "Even purer than all of my clones, but still inferior to my main body." "You have more rights than others to obtain "Pure Sage Physique." and unlock its potential." "Pure Sage Physique!" Both Lan Rou and Cai Lin were dumbfounded. They stayed inside Behemoth Paradise(Sage Kingdom) for a month and read some books. Some books recorded information about the Great Thousand World, and one book has information about Celestial Bodies. Something that only powerful sects and ns from the Great Thousand World could cultivate with their Divine Arts, and they guard its secret to death! Pure Sage Physique is just a low-ranked physique and wasn''t even part of the Celestial Bodies Ranking, but Fan Gu, the Sky God, boldly mentioned he could evolve this physique into "Great Sage Physique." Great Sage Physique is one of the goals Fan Gu wanted to reach, trampling over other Celestial Bodies. Unfortunately, Fan Gu failed because this world doesn''t possess the required materials, nor could these native people train Pure Sage Physique because their innate talents areckings. "Sure, there is no free meal like that. Too good to be true." Baek Ain rolled his eyes. The ko nodded and responded, "Correct." "It''s part of the deal." "Around two years ago, a wave of insects invaded my domain. They have eaten my clones and some main branches, scaring me." "I tried to fend them off, but being the Great Honey Milk Tree cursed me with no offensive ability besides Spiritual Shock and loathsome physical attacks." "Those insects are mindless as they could regenerate without their heads, so my attacks are ineffective for the long run." Baek Ain waited for Alicia to issue a quest triggered, but no notification appeared. [Since the Host has obtained the right to undergo 1st Soul Transition, any quest deemed not challenging will not be issued] Alicia suddenlymented. [It''s up to your consideration to help someone or not from now on, Host] "..." Baek Ain sighed helplessly. ''I haven''t even used my reward to do Soul Transition, you know?'' [Then do it quickly] Alicia countered monotonously. [You''re missing out] Baek Ain moved his gaze to the ko and said, "The deal is nice, but I need more rewards." "I will fulfill your wish as long as it''s within my limit." The ko answered without hesitation. "Even your Life Core?" "Even my Life Core and saplings. I''ll give them to you." "Damn, you wanted those insects to die, huh?" "Yup, ughter them all." Lan Rou and Cai Lin have a funny look when witnessing this sight. Baek Ain and the Great Honey Milk Tree''s Spirit made a deal like they were big bosses of apany. Well, they are if you think about it. "Deal, happy cooperation!" They shook hands firmly. "Wipe them for me." The ko grinned at Baek Ain. Baek Ain grinned back, "Consider it done." [Fire Shadow Envoy x100] "Go!" Baek Ain ordered his Fire Shadow Envoys, telling them to kill any insects on their paths. The Great Honey Milk Tree''s Spirit has told him all the nest''s locations, so this probably will take fifteen minutes to an hour. "Oh, wow! I didn''t know such a miraculous technique existed." The komented when sensing Baek Ain''s Fire Shadow Envoys. "It seems Humans are thriving well on the outside." Baek Ain shook his head and denied, "Good news for you. I''m the only one possessing this technique in this world." "Also, what do you mean from outside?" The ko was stunned as itughed, "Haha, it seems I have made a formidable ally." "And to answer your question, my domain is "actually." located inside a hollow mountain. I have pulled some mountains nearby to form an illusion array so that no people could enter and find my location." "That''s why your Wormhole confuses me." An hourter. Baek Ain''s Fire Shadow Envoys canceled themselves as they wiped the insect-type Rank 7 magical beasts from the Great Honey Milk Tree''s Domain. Those insects are no match for Baek Ain''s skills. And Baek Ain received his generous rewards. Baek Ain looked at the three things in his hands. A green crystal. Great Honey Milk Tree''s Life Core, which can be used in alchemy to create a 9th Tier Pill. Some branches could get nted as the Great Honey Milk Tree''s Saplings. And a drop of white-gold liquid. It is the 10.000 years old essence that the Great Honey Milk Tree has gathered after absorbing an immense amount of Heaven and Earth energy. It is more valuable than the tree''s life core, allowing someone to obtain Pure Sage Physique. And probably awakening Baek Ain''s Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Bloodline. Baek Ain stored his rewards in the inventory meticulously as he was afraid to spoil their qualities and opened his mouth, "What about making another deal?" "Hoho, I''m all ears." The ko''s eyes brightened. Even though Baek Ain only appeared this once, his character and work ethic charmed the Great Honey Milk Tree''s Spirit. Baek Ain smirked, "Be a partner with Behemoth Paradise." "We will protect your domain from others. In exchange for a lifetime supply of your roots or any valuable medicine that won''t hurt you directly." "What do you think?" The ko pondered as its goal was to survive and be the divine tree. It''s not like those roots and negligible medicine will cause an irrecoverable loss anyway because the main tree could recover them quickly. "Okay." "I''ll be Behemoth Paradise''s Partner." "Deal?" Baek Ain cheekily extended his hand. The ko reached for Baek Ain''s hand and answered firmly, "Deal." Chapter 124: Mysterious Female Ghost? Chapter 124: Mysterious Female Ghost? --- Chapter 121 --- With the cooperation of the Great Honey Milk Tree''s Spirit, Behemoth Paradise doesn''t have to worry aboutcking medicine with vibrant life energy as they can obtain it effortlessly now. It''s possible to grant Behemoth Paradise''s Members with Unique Physiques like Pure Sage Physique, but Baek Ain needs to test a few things first. After signing a spiritual contract, Baek Ain ced severalyers of a defensive-type and space-altering array around the mountain to protect Great Honey Milk Tree''s Domain, preventing anyone from finding this ce. "Then, see you soon, Wei." Baek Ain waved his hand and created a Wormhole. The ko waved its hand back and returned casually, "nt the saplings in your territory quickly. I want to see what kind of ce Behemoth Paradise is." "Just wait a few days." Baek Ain smirked, jumping into the Wormholes with hispanions. They arrived at the Void Passage. And Cai Lin suddenlymented, "My husband just made a deal with a ko that''s the spirit of the legendary medicine tree." "This journey started to be more and more exciting." Lan Rou shook her head and added, "The scope of Central ins is bigger than Jia Ma Empire and Tager Desert. You will find ridiculous things one after another." "Well, that''s true, I suppose." Cai Lin nodded in agreement. When Baek Ain was on the Jia Ma Empire stage, she was bored to death because all he did was train and train every day. But after entering ck Corner Region, Baek Ain''s actions soared to the sky immediately. He defeated and conquered ck Corner Region by himself. He defended Fallen Orchid Sect and killed several Dou Venerates, surviving against a Half-Saint Expert. Cai Lin''s red eyes blinked as she expected Baek Ain to create more miracles soon. "Let''s go to the ck Corner Region first. I want to get the current situation of Central ins." Baek Ain proposed his intention. Lan Rou didn''t mind and answered, "Sure." "Okay." The same goes for Cai Lin. Using the Wormhole, Baek Ain and hispanions reached the nearest entry point to the ck Corner Region. Several months have passed, but the ck Corner Region grew and became more prosperous under the leadership of the de God, Bai Ya. And to be fair, Baek Ain threw his responsibility to the Beast Taming Gate''s Leader, Yang Ming. He was toozy to fully develop ck Corner Region despite the area being a full-blownnd of business. Yang Ming is more skilled in this field than Baek Ain. Arriving at the ck Mark City, Baek Ain approached a secret passage and walked in a maze before entering a massive iron door. He kicked the door and surprised everyone behind it. "I''m back!" He dered, not giving the other side a chance to raise their weapons. Yang Ming stayed in a meeting with people of the ck Corner Region and was caught speechless. They looked at the iron door and saw a white-haired youth, and standing beside him were two beauties. "T-This voice." Yang Mang looked at Baek Ain in disbelief. "T-That woman." One of the people recognized Lan Rou''s face contour and silverish hair. "W-W Greet The de God and Death Goddess!" Yang Ming and others hurriedly kneeled on the floors. They didn''t even stare at Baek Ain''s eyes as his calm aura terrified them. This man-! No, this youth is the person who killed Old Ground Demon Ghost and unified the ck Corner Region with his de. Meanwhile, the Death Goddess is his lover. Even though not many people know her, the upper echelons of the ck Corner Region knew her ability as a deadly assassin. Her assassination technique was so strong that even the former leader of the sect and ns sucked a cold breath every time they wanted to sleep. They don''t want to be her next target, as everyone who experienced her assassin technique dies horrifyingly. But they didn''t expect her to be this level of beauty. After all, Lan Rou always concealed her appearance. "Everyone out. Yang Ming stays." Baek Ain ordered while taking one of the nearest chairs. As the people walked out, Baek Ain opened his mouth again and continued, "Oh, yeah. I don''t have to tell you the consequence of exposing my identity, right?" "I have nted my mark on you. So, One word out, and poof!" "Y-Yes, de God!" They bowed again, leaving in a hurry. "Dismissed." Baek Ain shook his head in amusement because he only teased them. There is no way these people bbered their mouths as parasites lived in their bodies. "You''re as petty as always." Cai Lin rolled her eyes. Baek Ain chuckled and countered, "I learned from the best." "Right, Instructor Rou?" "Are you saying that I''m petty?" Lan Rou frowned in displeasure. "Are you not?" Baek Ain and Cai Lin blinked at the aloof-faced woman. Lan Rou pursed her lips, "Of course I am." "Damn Straight..." Yang Ming felt like his existence was "directly." ignored. Should Iugh or cry in this situation? Ahhh, I want to hug my wife and enjoy a holiday someday. "Anyway." Baek Ain suddenly nced back at Yang Ming. "How is the job I gave to you two months ago?" Yang Ming was struck with the unexpected question and answered, "I''ve followed your order and investigated everything rted to Xiao Yan and Xiao n." "Xiao n currently lived in the Northern Region, the area gifted by General Nn of the Jia Ma Empire. I couldn''t say they are strong nor decent, but their power is about the same force of a middle-sized sect in the small empire." "As for Xiao Yan..." "He was "actually." imprisoned in Jia Nan Academy and sentenced for the rest of his lifetime. Some of our spies even specified that his Dou Qi Pathways are crippled, but..." "But what?" Baek Ain expected some bullshit-like plot armor. Yang Ming put on a wry smile and replied, "But someone bailed him out two days ago." "Is it Gu n?" "No, It''s not Gu n." Yang Ming shook his head quickly. "It was... A ghost!" "Ghost!?" Cai Lin and Lan Roul couldn''t believe their ears for a moment. Meanwhile, Baek Ain''s mouth twitched slightly. To think Xiao Yan has healed Yao Chen''s Soul from the excessive usage of Soul Force to increase his power when facing his parasite. Yang Ming nodded and continued, "It was a female ghost. She wore a ck hood and appeared transparent, as no one could touch her. Her face was covered in mist, making it difficult to recognize." "But the most shocking part is her strength. Even the Jia Nan Academy''s Guardians are "thoroughly." defeated with just a punch." "..." Baek Ain was stunned. The ghost is not Yao Chen? Who is it, then? A click urred in Baek Ain''s head. [''The Irregr!''] Baek Ain and Alicia uttered internally. After two years, the irregrity of this world finally showed itself. Baek Ain has spent his time dutifully waiting for this moment toe. Baek Ain could have killed Xiao Yan when he left the Alchemist Gathering Event, but that won''t solve the problem. He didn''t know who caused this irregrity. The person that was close to the protagonist Xiao Yan, so heid his lure for the fish patiently. And yes, the fish has bitten onto the good old bait. Then again, who is this female ghost? Baek Ain suspected Gu Xun''er at first but dropped the guess because Yang Ming told him Gu Xun''er had returned to Central ins(her n) two months ago. And Xiao Yan hasn''t made contact with his n for months. "Yang Ming, dig more about this matter." Baek Ain ordered immediately. "Dispatch all the spies if possible." "As you wish, de God." Yang Ming answered with conviction. ''Alicia, you still have the tracker on Xiao Yan, right?'' Baek Ain questioned calmly. [Yes] Baek Ain opened the map and erged it, seeing a red dot in the middle of the sea. "Got you..." He grinned coldly. "Now let''s see a big fish like you take my bait." ''A treasure that could recover one''s soul. What do you think, Alicia? Xiao Yan will get tempted, no?'' Baek Ain chuckled wickedly. [He is] [Xiao Yan will be tempted by such treasure. He wanted to recover his teacher''s soul for the longest time] "Yang Ming." Baek Ain called his loyal subordinate again. "Do me a favor and spread information about the miraculous drug called Soul Mending Liquid to all corners of Dou Qi Continent." "How fast can you do it?" Yang Ming calcted at the top of his head and responded, "The fastest we could do is a week." "The longest time will be two or three weeks." "Good, do it." Baek Ain was satisfied with the answer. He could do more preparationter. Chapter 125: Sage Physique and 1st Stigmata Chapter 125: Sage Physique and 1st Stigmata --- Chapter 122 --- The next day. Beast Taming Gate, Underground''s Seclusion Cave. Baek Ain meditated without moving an inch. He''s like a firm mountain locked onto the ground, sitting majestically. [Absorbing 10.000 years old Great Honey Milk Tree''s Essence] [Massive influx of Life Force is awakening the Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Bloodline!] Throb! Baek Ain''s whole body twitched as he let out a muffled groan. He bit his lips and endured the throbbing sensation and pain, awakening Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Bloodline with all focus he had. Brownish-white energy flowed from Baek Ain''s throat to his abdomen, cleansing impurities from his body. Cracks appeared on Baek Ain''s skin and spread from stomach to chest. It was akin to someone ripping Baek Ain''s skin, but this pain level was nothing. Baek Ain possessed extreme Pain Resistance and was "actually." ustomed to self-harming himself when making parasites. Crack! Baek Ain''s right arm bends as the bone inside cracks into pieces. And followed by another bone breaking, making Baek Ain look like jelly. However, he still maintained his posture. White mist covered Baek Ain''s broken bones and healed them, mending each other back to the original ce. His flesh squirmed one after another and squished against his bones. Blood started spilling all over the ground, wetting the cave floor with redness and heat. Unlike others, Baek Ain''s blood is unique as it contains Ashen-Eyed Bloodline but still maintains his human quality. A yellow me burned brightly on Baek Ain''s eyebrows, crawling slowly to his lower body. And three-colored lightning danced wildly, causing a small-scale storm in the cave. [Ding! A variation detected!] [Please choose your path of physical evolution] [Pure Sage Physique(100% sess rate)] [Tyrant Sage Physique(90% sess rate)] [Five Elements Sage Physique(69% sess rate)] [Ashen-Blood Sage Physique(50% sess rate)] [Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique(20% sess rate)] [Ding! Upon choosing one of the five, Sun-Eater Serpent Physique and Three-Colored Lightning Physique will get sacrificed] ''Alicia, exin all the information.'' Baek Ain calmlymanded while enduring constant breaking and recovery of his body. [Okay, Host] [Pure Sage Physique, a low-ranked celestial body birthed through extreme absorption of Wood Energy] [Tyrant Sage Physique, a low-ranked celestial body molded through the usage of Wood Energy and Fire Energy within your body] [Five Elements Sage Physique. A middle-ranked celestial body formed by absorbing five elements and fusing them into one vessel. [Ashen-Blood Sage Physique, a middle-ranked celestial body tempered Wood Energy and Ashen-Eyed Behemoth Bloodline] [Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique, middle-ranked celestial body birthed through a hybrid of Five Elements Sage Physique and Ashen-Blood Sage Physique. Combining the versatility of Five Elements and Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Bloodline] [Please choose your path wisely, Host] [I wish you luck] Alicia encouraged him. Baek Ain smiled at the system panel, weighing the important five choices before him. He''d pick the safest one usually, but Pure Sage Physique is too nd for his liking. Tyrant Sage Physique and Five Element Sage Physique aren''t bad. Yet Baek Ain is still leaning toward thest two. There is no such thing as a safe choice. Only a Wise choice. If Baek Ain wanted to grow stronger quickly, he had to pick a dangerous path and survive. He doesn''t have much time, either. Less than two years to destroy the Hall of Soul. And even less time to find and kill the irregrity of this world. Baek Ain believed in his foundations and also hoped for luck toe at this very moment. "I can''t be a pussy, right?" Heughed and picked the fifth choice. [Ding! You have chosen Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique] [Sun-Eater Serpent Physique and Three-Colored Lightning Physique will get sacrificed] [Golden Crow and White Tiger''s Blessing activated and acted as Primary Sources of Fire and Metal Elements] [Great Honey Milk Tree''s Essence Used as Primary Source of Wood Element] [Ding! Hostcked Water and Earth Element Sources] [Searching for alternatives...] [Using Gnome''s me as the Primary Source of Earth Element and Subsidiary Source of Fire Element] [Using Sea Heart me as the Primary Source of Water Element and Subsidiary Source of Fire Elements] [Ding! The resources aren''t enough] [Searching for more Subsidiary Sources of Water and Earth Elements] [Sacrificing 3000 Ocean Heart Gem and 10.500 Heavenly Pure Lotus Flower Petals as the Subsidiary Source of Water Element] [Sacrificing 100 Geocentric Deep Crystal and 6.999 Earth-Shattering Chunks as the Subsidiary Earth Source of Earth Element] [Commencing Sage Body''s Evolution...] Baek Ain''s heart bleeds when hearing the notification his resources get sacrificed. Those four materials are S and SS Grade Materials he gathered and mined personally, which he could useter to make pills and artifacts. He sighed helplessly and waited for the process. Cracks! Five elements suddenly appeared from the depth of his heart and burst out, causing five-colored light to flicker in the cave. "Kuugh." Baek Ain gritted his teeth. He clenched his hand and felt the five elements sh hour after hour, swarming every inch of his body in difort. Five orbs represented Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water Elements formed slowly within Baek Ain''s energy pathway. A dayter. Baek Ain coughed blood profusely and felt the five elements merging into one core. The five elemental cores seemingly melted and became the greenish gold-colored core, rotating slowly. However, the process is far from over. Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes widened as an electric shock-like wave struck his body. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGHHH!" After not feeling pain for months, Baek Ain finally screamed in pain. The feeling of your own blood exploding happened inside Baek Ain''s flesh, burning with red-colored smoke. His hair and bones have long be ashes, and his skin has evaporated, leaving only pulsating red and white fleshes. Thud! Thud! Thud! Baek Ain''s Healing Factor kicked in, recovering him to his original state. Only to be blown into fleshy red and white slimes. Baek Ain''s brain has be mush, not allowing him to think deeply besides chanting two words. "Stay Focused." One thought shed, and another one stayed. Baek Ain''s Parallel Thinking is "deeply." immersed in the feeling of near death. Time and Space are "bizarrely." distorted because of Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Awakening, flowing the cave with nearly endless energy. [The Host will undergo Soul Transition now...] TING! A bright golden sh weed Baek Ain. Several figures of women appeared and greeted him with a smile. Baek Ain couldn''t see these women''s faces, yet somewhat familiar with their auras. The world turned upside down as the surrounding area crumbled like puzzle pieces. Baek Ain roared, sensing the change in his soul. A drop of water fell on Baek Ain''s face, waking him up. He opened his eyes with great difficulty and appeared in a still world of a in white floor and a pale blue sky. "You''vee, my Champion." A pleasant voice invaded Baek Ain''s ears and soul. He turned around and saw an ethereal beauty, even more than any woman he had encountered. She hovered in the air, lying on a seemingly white nket pillow. The goddess before Baek Ain possessed a fair face and long dreamy hair. Her beautiful ck eyes sparkled with stars, a sharp yet soft nose touched with pinkness, and thin red lips pursed into a smile. The goddess''s body is perfect based on Baek Ain''s taste. Her mountains are "thoroughly." covered in a white silk dress flowing down to her thin waist and massive rear. Baek Ain calmed himself and looked at the goddess, "You''re the Goddess of Opportunity?" "Correct." The goddess opened her mouth and answered. "I believe this is our first meeting." "So, let me exin a few things first." Her tone is aloof and almost monotonous or emotionless in a way. But it couldn''t hide her charming voice. "This ce is the Astral Soul Realm. A ce where the Constetions and their champions met with each other." "Usually, this meeting is invalid because you are too weak to stand before my presence... But 1st Soul Transition grants you the privilege to meet me and gain your first ever Stigmata." "Stigmata is an innate power simr to your Innate Skills but much more profound. Every champion obtained it when they finished their first Constetion Quest, but you get it before that." "You''re the first ever to aplish such a thing." "I''ve watched you for months, witnessing your shorings and victories against powerful enemies. And your luck surprised me." "You''re truly an abnormal champion, Baek Ain." "Should I be proud?" Baek Ain returned ndly. He didn''t have a pleasant sight of the Goddess of Opportunity. And he somewhat despised her from the depth of his heart. Of course, the Constetions noticed Baek Ain''s displeasure and shook her head. "I know you hated me." She said calmly. "But you will soon understand why I issued those quests." "I just don''t want you to die early..." "Not before you attained greatness... Just like that man." The goddess blinked, gazing at the boundless blue sky. "I''ll put aside my feelings." Baek Ain sighed because the woman before him was a Super Powerful Entity. She could kill and destroy his soul, but she didn''t. "Can you exin how I can get my Stigmata?" The Goddess of Opportunity approached Baek Ain, kissing him on the forehead like a mother kissing her children for a blessing. "Be strong, Ain." "The real stage has yet to be created. Cosmos and Order will belong to one who stands above others." "We still have a chance." "Finish your quest as soon as possible and use the exclusive World Travelling Ticket. After that, I''ll issue the Constetion Quest and grant your second Stigmata." Baek Ain felt a change in his soul, having the overwhelming sensation override his instinct. It was Powerful and Endless. "Then, My Champion..." The Goddess of Opportunity whispered while hugging him with her perfect body. "Open your eyes." ... ... Baek Ain''s eyes are wide open. He sat up and looked around, finding himself in the secluded cave. [Ding! You have attained Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique] [Ding! You have leveled ups] [You have reached 5-Star Dou Venerate] [A massive change has happened to your body, increasing all attributes by 200%] [Your race has evolved to "Humanoid Behemoth."] [You have fully experienced 1st Soul Transition] [Your Soul has reached to Low Mystic Realm] [You have obtained 1st Stigmata: Superbia] Chapter 126: Superbias Perks and Sage Physiques Boost Chapter 126: Superbia''s Perks and Sage Physique''s Boost --- Chapter 123 --- [1st Stigmata: Superbia] [Superbia is the Innate Stigmata of the Host, allowing him to perform things to the extreme based on his pride. Even when Heaven tries to trample you down, you will stand above it] [Superbia''s Perks: "Never Cower before Anyone, Stand Still against the Enemy." and "Apocalyptic Druid of Pride."] [1st Perk: Never Cower before Anyone, Stand Still against the Enemy] [Effect: Mind-Calming Effect and Pressure-Canceling Aura] [2nd Perk: Apocalyptic Druid of Pride] [Effect: All-Round Strength Strengthening Effect and Druid''s Aura] Baek Ain blinked at the row of system panels before him. The power of his 1st Stigmata shouldn''t get undervalued as the Goddess of Opportunityes and grants it personally to him. Even though the perks'' names are somewhat mouthful, each letter has an inherent meaning. And the effect should be consequential for Baek Ain''s future growth. After meeting the Goddess of Opportunity, Baek Ain changed his mind slightly. He shook his head and bitterly smiled, "I thought I''d hate her more, considering the annoying things she had done to me." The woman who issued hardship-inducing quests one after another is more emotionless than Baek Ain expected. She''s simr to Lan Rou but extremely monotonous yet aloof. Even Alicia wasn''t that monotonous because she was constantly teasing him. The Goddess of Opportunity''s voice still lingered in Baek Ain''s mind. "Did I get charmed?" Baek Ain couldn''t help but ask himself. [No, you didn''t] Alicia answered calmly. [The Goddess of Opportunity is one of the most renowned Constetions in the Order. She wouldn''t use petty tricks such as Charm and Curse] [Majority of the Constetions view their champions as their children and the Goddess of Opportunity is quite the same. Why would a mother charm her own son?] Baek Ain chuckled and responded, "I have one word for that, Alicia." [What is it?] "Incest." [...] [Oh, wow! How could I forget my Host is a perverted harem protagonist] [Don''t worry, Host. I will support you no matter what!] [Incest is Wincest!] "OY!" Baek Ain doesn''t like how Alicia gives him this title. She even told him incest was okay. Baek Ain sighed as the appearance of the Goddess of Opportunity shed in his head. It''d be a lie if he said the goddess is not beautiful, but something about her is bizarre. Maybe it was the difference of power. Maybe it was just Baek Ain''s feelings. But the Goddess of Opportunity seems a billion times or infinitely more powerful than he is. Yes, A deity with unmatched power, which Baek Ain considered after sensing her non-existent presence. Nothing makes one afraid more than the unknown. And the Goddess of Opportunity is within that category. If Baek Ain''s current power is a small bean, Goddess of Opportunity is a limitless universe filled with infinite gxies. It''s not even worthparing the two. Baek Ain wanted tough, but no voice came out. [1st Stigmata activated] [You have desired a superb goal...] [A certain amount of "Druid''s Aura." sessfully birthed in your soul] Druid Aura? Baek Ain couldn''t feel anything for a few seconds, but a slight sensation slowly appeared in his soul. He observed the so-called Druid''s Aura and discovered a bright green light. He might be blind if seeing this directly with his eyes. "Damn..." Baek Ain cursed while clutching his head. The headache is akin to ripping his skull apart. After five minutes, Baek Ain returned to normal and felt his mind refreshed to another level. The Druid''s Aura grew more substantial in his soul, albeit slowly like a snail. He decided to wait for the Druid''s Aura to grow stronger first. In the meantime, he wanted to test Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique. Through Soul Transition, Baek Ain skipped the painful part of his blood getting exploded and interrogated slowly into his body. Now he could control five fundamental elements, alongside Time and Space Elements. Of course, Baek Ain''s main element is still Fire. After all, he cultivated the Record of Burning World. Given the tight time, Baek Ain also had to raise his proficiency in the Record of Burning World. The three final stages are more profound than anything he had learned andprehended. "Let''s see..." Baek Ain flicked his finger casually and created a small yellow me, feeding it with Wood Energy and sting it with more Fire Energy to make it bigger. As the me slowly grew, the yellow color turned golden and manifested the image of Golden Crow above a massive white tree. [Enhanced Golden Crow''s me] A system window appeared above the me. A smirk appeared on Baek Ain''s face because he couldbine elements with ease now. He tried otherbinations and discovered that even opposing elements would create an unorthodox result. For example, Water and Fire Elements will create Golden Vapour me. It was weaker than Golden Crow''s me but had its use, like how Lan Rou creates mists with her Dou Technique. If he changed the Water Element to Earth, Baek Ain would get a Golden Melting me. And the list goes on. The only unfortunate thing is that Baek Ain couldn''tbine Golden Crow''s me with Space and Time Elements. It seems his level of control wasn''t there yet. "This is a problem of not having a teacher." Baek Ain sighed while putting a wry expression on his face. "I could only figure things out myself." If Baek Ain could get his own on some ancient record rted to Spatial Strength and Temporal Force, he might get inspiration to improve his skills. Baek Ain can only wait and do a trial-and-error run for now. "Well, how long have I been here?" Baek Ain asked the system. [A week] Alicia answered honestly. [The reconstruction of your body takes around five days] [And Soul Transition takes two days] "Two days?" Baek Ain frowned slightly. "That doesn''t sound right." "My conversation with the Goddess of Opportunity doesn''t evenst more than five minutes." [Astral Soul Realm is magical, Host] Alicia returned casually. "Is that so?" [Yes, you didn''t know how lucky you were to meet the Goddess of Opportunity. Other Champions will take one thousand years to have a chance to meet their Sponsor] [And you only took two years] Baek Ain shrugged because his luck was quite good, all thanks to his Innate Skill for issuing Soul Stigmata''s Awakening Quest. He stretched with the temporal weights and discovered his physical limits had increased by a massive margin. When Baek Ain means "massive.", he could lift ten tons with one arm alone. And that wasn''t his limit. Damn, the power of Sage Physique is insane. Feeling sweating from his forehead, Baek Ain looked at the muscr feature of his arm. Baek Ain still appeared lean and tall with no excessive muscles like those bodybuilders, but his overall strength was simr to Half-Saint Expert from the Magical Beast Race. It''s terrifying. "Is this the Pink Muscle Tissue mentioned in Fan Gu''s Record?" Baek Ain pondered quietly. "Possessing the evesting endurance of White Muscle Tissue and explosive release of Red Muscle Tissue." "Human''s body is truly a treasure trove." Thinking about it, Baek Ain tossed his dirty, bloodied clothes to the ground and picked fresh ones from his inventory. He also grabbed some candy pills and popped them into his mouth, feeling the rxation of his muscles. Walking on a steep stair, Baek Ain arrived at a majestically big ck iron door and pushed it with his pinky finger. He stepped in and discovered Lan Rou and Cai Lin fighting over braised pork. Heughed and said, "How could you eat without your husband!" "Let me in!" Chapter 127: Chain Scheme Chapter 127: Chain Scheme --- Chapter 124 --- The rumor of Soul-Recovering Medicine started to appear in the Central ins. A medicine that couldpletely recover one''s soul and spirit when used, something that even Half-Saint Experts wanted. Even though no one knows who started this rumor, some people confirmed its validity and discovered an auction house held by the Heavenly Gathering n. Heavenly Gathering n is the branch of the well-known Heavenly ying Sect, making the negative rumor disappear. This sect wasn''t part of the major factions but had enough reputation and power to enter the top thirty. Even then, many people immediately dug for more information. But they couldn''t find anything. The medicine appeared and was "mysteriously." stored in the Heavenly Gathering n. Of course, when higher power asked the origin of such a powerful thing, the Heavenly Gathering n told them it came from a Secret Realm. As for where does the Secret Realm locate, no one knows. There are so many Secret Realms in this world. Eight Ancient ns and other powerful factions have them, so it''s not weird for Heavenly Gathering n to have one. After the Acting Leader of the ck-Corner Region received an order to spread information about Soul Recovery Medicine, he circted his subordinates and began amassing rumors. One mouth to another, the rumor formed into a cluster mess of spiderwebs. That cunning old foxunched Baek Ain''s 1st scheme and fanned information with the power of the ck Corner Region''s Intelligence, causing a storm in the Central ins in just two weeks. The scheme is so deep that people who plunge their feet into the matter can''t do anything about it. So, they couldn''t possibly trace everything back to the ck-Corner Region. The second scheme is to use a decently strong but neutral faction in the Central ins. Yao Ming used the 10th Party Organization to transfer the Soul Recovering medicine, which cut off the connection between the Heavenly Gathering n and ck Corner Region. That''s tenyers of a puzzle coupled withplex traps and diversions. The third scheme is to bait Xiao Yan. And If possible, Baek Ain also wanted the person who supported him or the Irregr toe out. Baek Ain knew his n wasn''t perfect. After all, He doesn''t know just how powerful Xiao Yan''s Ally(the Irregr) was. But here is where Xiao Yan''s big mouthes in handy. It''s unreliable, but Baek Ain believed Xiao Yan would start or jump into a problem because he was the protagonist of this world. There would be hundreds, if not more, factions in the iing auction for the Soul Recovering Medicine. The more, the merrier. The suspicion will get drawn to the seemingly background-less young man who bid against powerhouses of Central ins. At the end of the auction, Xiao Yan will make a lot of enemies. A Lot of Enemies! Since Xiao Yan is desperate to recover his teacher''s soul, he should have attended this auction and won the medicine. He doesn''t have a choice because such treasure is rare to appear. After reading ck-Corner Region''s Information Bank, only two simr treasures appeared over ten thousand years. That speaks a lot about this world''s situation. Oh well, Baek Ain only has to wait and watch pawns fighting against each other. It would be nice if Hall of Souls Members got killed in this event so Baek Ain''s quest became easier. ... ... Baek Ain meditated inside a y tower and released an absurd amount of Golden me. Even though Baek Ain reached 5-Star Dou Venerate one week ago, his strength wasn''t enough to fight a group of Half-Saint Experts. One Half-Saint Expert isn''t a problem. But if there are more than three, he would get overwhelmed. Baek Ain could run away effortlessly unless the enemy is a Saint Realm Expert. There aren''t many Half-Saint Experts in this world, and more so for the Saint Realm Experts. Still, Baek Ain wanted to increase his power quickly. And the fastest way to do that is by mastering the Record of Burning World. He has grasped the 8th Stage: zing Sunray, as it was simr to the 5th Stage: Golden Annihtion, and just moreplex. Baek Ain gets the hang of the 9th Stage: Illusory Realm Domain because this technique mixes Golden Crow''s me and Soul Force, forming a soul-striking domain. As for the 10th Stage: Nine Suns Heaven''s Fury, Baek Ain theoretically needed to reach the Middle Stage of the Half-Saint Realm and summon enough Golden Crow''s me to activate it. That''s just for one attack, so he''d get wasted after. A bitter smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face because he was stuck. After reaching Half-Saint Realm, he should create 9 Tier Pills to aid his cultivation. The problem with 9 Tier Pills is that Baek Ain couldn''t make them with a 100% sess rate. Yes, he barely reached a 5% sess rate when making the Soul-Recovering Medicine Pill to start this n. He still has the Half-Step Saint''s Essence from the Fallen Orchid Sect''s rewards, but this thing dried fast. He used a third of it to be 5-Star Dou Venerate. There is another method to increase Baek Ain''s cultivation, and that is to use Behemoth Paradise''s Resources. And crippled months of progression, so it''s a big no-no. Baek Ain wouldn''t do it anyway because Behemoth Paradise''s Growth is his best foundation. Behemoth Paradise''s fast-paced growth is the reason for Baek Ain''s confidence, so he wouldn''t dare use this scheme without it. "9th... Sess." Baek Ain whispered while manifesting another technique from the Record of the Burning World. However, unlike the original, this stage has been manipted to be more suited for Baek Ain. Thirty meters radius domain stretched from Baek Ain as its source, releasing extreme heat and sharpness. Thousand, if not ten thousand, des appeared and spurted from the ground, burning with a golden me. "Ain, can you release more me!" Cai Lin''s voice echoed. "The furnace is bing cold!" Baek Ain let out a helplessugh because his training was "actually." used by Cai Lin as Refining Chance. As a refiner master herself, she wants to create magical artifacts and weapons. It''s understandable. Cai Lin has been fighting with bare hands all this time. So, in the following four hours, Baek Ain cultivated the Record of Burning World and allowed Cai Lin to finish her artifact. "Done~!" Cai Lin excitedly yelled. There are six hairpins before his eyes, shining with dim lights. Each represented the color of rainbows, except for the red color. Red is Cai Lin''s favorite color. And Baek Ain created an artifact with such color and matched it with her six hairpins. Now it was aplete set. Baek Ain walked out of the furnace and jumped to the top, pulling a red hairpin with a snake carving. "Here, as I promised." He said with a smile. Cai Lin was delighted as she dropped her blood into the six other hairpins and handed them to Baek Ain. Baek Ain waved his hand and created a spiritual connection between the artifacts and Cai Lin, pushing them to Half-Saint Artifacts. This set of hairpins'' worth alone is simr to a kingdom in the Central ins. The amount of treasures used is just that much. Ancient Refiner is not a cheap profession. [Seven-Colored Serpent Hairpins] [Type: Artifacts/Weapons] [Grade: SSS] [Description: A Half-Saint Weapon created by using tons of resources and the divine me of Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique''s Wielder, inheriting theter ability to control five elements, albeit way more inferior. Seven-Colored Serpent Hair Pins also possessed Mystical Abilities that have yet to get revealed] "Put them on my hair." Cai Lin demanded with pouting lips. Baek Ain chuckled and styled Cai Lin''s silky ck hair, cing the seven hairpins like peacock tails. Her beauty enhanced even more. Looking at his masterful creation, Baek Ain nodded in satisfaction. "Let''s visit the Beast Tribes tomorrow." "We have been staying in the ck-Corner Region for two weeks. That''s one month in Behemoth Paradise, so Yafei and Yi Xian are probably mad at me." Cai Lin hugged Baek Ain''s arm and replied, "Okay." Lan Rou appeared a minuteter, bringing them the news that the auction in the Heavenly Gathering n had started. Baek Ain nced at the vast horizon as he had sent several Fire Shadow''s Envoys to observe the auction. Things are going to be bloody soon in the Central ins. Chapter 128: All Attentions on the Protagonist Chapter 128: All Attentions on the Protagonist --- Chapter 125 --- Everyone in the Central ins could feel the brewing storm in the atmosphere. It all started with the sudden appearance of a miraculous alchemy pill that couldpletely heal one''s soul. They aren''t dumb. Such a powerful pill could only be peak 8 Tier Pill or even Tier 9 Pill, but who was foolish enough to auction peak Tier 9 Pill to the public? If powerful factions have it, they will keep such treasure under a heavily protected area. Heck, they might even keep it safe as a family heirloom. And since the Heavenly Gathering n didn''t know the origin of the Soul-Recovering Medicine Pill, people believed someone wanted to stir problems in the Central ins. The problem is they didn''t know who that person was. At Heavenly Gathering n, the n Master entered a quick meeting with several elders. They sat down around an oval wood table and looked at each other bitterly. Even though all of them were Dou Venerate Experts, someone actually pulled strings from the shadow and used them. A bitter smile endorsed their wrinkled faces. The n''s Master, Qin Wuxe, looked at his fellow nmates and calmly said, "We got yed by this person." The elders sighed when hearing this statement. "Even if we relocate the medicine to Heavenly ying Sect, our situation won''t be that different." Someone blurted sarcastically. "In this situation, the auction is our only way to survive." "We are the host. The Eight Ancient ns and other Factions won''t be quiet, but they wouldn''t be unreasonable, right?" Another elder added. Qin Wuke nodded and returned, "Yeah... Even though the Hall of Souls and Hun n were pressuring us, other Factions wouldn''t let them mess this event around." "Hall of Souls pretty much hated among the Human, Beast Tribes, and Demonic Factions." "This auction also could be a chance for us. Heavenly Gathering n has been under the control of the Heaven ying Sect for five hundred years, and with the result of this action, we can increase our strength." The elders caught what their n Master meant. Rewards lie behind danger. There is no such thing as smooth sailing in cultivation. They might not be able to enter the top ten, but the top twenty should be possible if the Heavenly Gathering n survives this auction. That is their hope. Powerhouses started to appear in the territory of the Heavenly Gathering n. They are well-received and escorted to the morous pavilion, an inn, and an auction house. At first, the Eight Ancient ns appeared. Then One Hall, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, and Four Pavilions. They are the main power of the Central ins. Hall of Souls. Pill Tower. Profound Sky Sect. Flower Sect. Burning me Valley. Ice River Valley. Sound Valley. Falling Star Pavilion. Wind Lightning Pavilion. Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion. Yellow Spring Pavilion. There are also Beast Tribes attending this auction. And the most noticeable ones are. Void Ancient Dragon Tribe. Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe. Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe. Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe. Gold Swallowing Mouse Tribe. Scorpion Dragon Tribe. Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe. The people from Demonic Factions also appeared, mainly from three Great Demonic Sects. Jade Demon Sect. Heavenly Feather Sect. Andstly, Moon Purifying Sect. Everyone stared at each other warily, realizing the Heavenly Gathering n had be a pool for experts. It was a deathly pool, as each expert could feel danger rising in the Auction Hall. The auction hall wasn''t too big based on this world''s standard, but it could amodate slightly over 100.000 people. However, since this matter has be too big, the Heavenly Gathering n has decided to do an open auction. So the Auction Hall''s ceiling was no longer to be seen, allowing everyone from the outside to see. So, people who could sit inside the auction hall are famous throughout the Dou Qi Continent. They are the strongest out of the strongest, possessing an influence over the Continent''s Forces. But that also meant war could happen anytime. The n master of Heavenly Gathering n''splexion is sickly white pale when seeing the row of experts before him. He could only swallow his saliva nervously, hoping no one caused trouble. The Heavenly Gathering n could have escaped by giving the treasure to a higher power, but other Major Factions wouldn''t let them be. Power is everything here. The suffocating atmosphere overwhelmed the auction house and the surrounding area. Everyone within a ten-kilometer radius could feel it. Thunderps are crackling, despite the bright clear blue sky. A youth in a ck robe observed the auction from afar, standing on the edge of the cliff. Beside him was a faint and almost transparent figure of a woman. "The auction has started." An anxious but rare smile formed on the youth''s face. "Teacher, please wait. I''ll get the medicine and recover your soul." ... ... Far, far away. The live rey of the heart-wrenching auction from Fire Shadow''s Envoys disyed in Baek Ain''s mind. It amused him watching over people bidding and throwing their treasures to win over 9 Tier Pill. At first, everyone civils, but as the auction goes on, the bidding bes more and more ridiculous. The Heavenly Gathering n is the center of this chaos, receiving bids such as "an important portion ofnd and protection of the faction." from the representatives of Eight Ancient ns and other major powers. They are fawning over the Soul-Recovering Medicine. The auction took three hours. But it was the most intense three hours in history. The bidders are on each other''s necks, pushing and roping the enemy into traps one after another. Only peak powers could participate without being afraid of offending others and outbid their enemies, not giving a chance to the lower caste. But not surprisingly, the Gu n won the medicine by sacrificing two goodnds on the Central ins and protection over Heavenly Gathering n for two hundred years. Still, the auction has just started. Baek Ain''s Fire Shadow Envoys have scattered around the area and discovered several people hiding in the shadows. They also spotted Xiao Yan with a mysterious female ghost but haven''t made their moves yet because this woman is irregr. Everyone knew this hadn''t finished as the Gu n''s Representatives bought the medicine and immediately ran through a quickly-made Wormhole, disappearing into thin air. "CATCH THEM!" "DON''T LET THE MEDICINE RUN AWAY!" Several roars echoed in the area as people from major powers chased after Gu n''s representatives. So what if you won the auction? Can you bring it safely to your home? Baek Ain smirked when seeing Xiao Yan and his mysterious female ghost chasing after Gu n''s representatives too. The Fire Shadow''s Envoys followed him silently, creating the most minimal Spatial Strength influx in the atmosphere. Gu n''s representatives were "relentlessly." chased for hours until they got cornered on the seaside. Even then, they could only wait and hope the backups arrived soon. Gu Mian warily looked at the people surrounding his group. "Hall of Souls, Shi n, Ling n, Yao n! Are you going to dere war against my GU CLAN!" He roared at them. "Kekeke, this has nothing to do with war, Gu Mian." Someone from Hall of Souls returned indifferently. "Soul-Recovering Medicine, give it to us, and everything will be fine." Gu Mian frowned andshed, "Not in a million years." "Then, there is no use for negotiation anymore." They surrounded the Gu n''s representatives with Spatial Locking Arrays and started attacking them. Gu Mian''s expression sank as hemanded his people to fight with all they had. The scent of sea and blood mixed in a matter of minutes. Under the heavy siege, Gu Mian and other Gu n representatives received horrible injuries. No, they are on the verge of death right now. "OCEAN DESTRUCTION FORMATION!" Gu Mian activated his bloodline power and unleashed a powerful formation, shaking the sky and ground. SWOOOOOOOOSH! "This is bad! How could he possess such a power?" "He''s insane... To sacrifice one''s bloodline like this." "Everyone, retreat!" BOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! An explosion swept the seaside, and a massive shockwave followed shortly after. As the dust and smoke cleared, they could see a youth in a ck robe suddenly appear and steal the medicine from Gu Mian''s spatial ring. They are infuriated. "CATCH THAT BRAT!" "KILL HIM!!" The youth in the ck robe panicked, but a mysterious female ghost abruptly manifested from thin air, creating a powerful barrier. The barrier is strong enough to deflect any iing attacks. CLANK! CLANK! CLANK! Everyone was shocked. Such a powerful barrier. "T-That woman is DOU SAINT!" Winds blew over the seaside and pulled the robe away from the youth''s head, revealing his face. No one recognized him besides Gu n''s representatives and Baek Ain''s Fire Shadow Envoys. "X-Xiao Yan?!" A confused shout came from an elder from Gu n as he knew the youth. After all, he was one of the people who agreed on the n of sending Gu Xun''er to the barren Jia Ma Empire. "What are you doing here?" "That medicine, hand it over here." Xiao Yan maintained a calm expression and smiled, "Sorry, Seniors. I need this medicine to heal someone." "Thanks for purchasing it for me." Cough! "Y-You-!" The elder coughed a mouthful of blood. He was angry beyond belief. Xiao Yan looked at other people in the area and continued, "Then, Seniors. See you guyster." The mysterious female ghost flicked her fingers and created a Wormhole, letting Xiao Yan run. But how could they allow these two to run away? "CHASE HIM! EVERYONE, ATTACK!" BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Another chain of attacks fell onto Xiao Yan and Gu n''s representatives, drowning them in countless Dou Techniques. The Gu n''s representatives are miserable. Meanwhile, Xiao Yan sessfully ran away with the help of his mysterious female ghost. "DAMN IT! THAT DAMNED BRAT!" "PUT BRAT''S BOUNTY ALL OVER THE DOU QI CONTINENT AS FAST AS POSSIBLE!!" "BRING ME THAT BRAT NAME XIAO YAN!!!" "I DON''T CARE IF HE WAS ALIVE OR NOT!!!" Baek Ain''s Fire Shadow Envoys slowly dispersed and threw some parasite spawns on Gu n''s representatives. They are injured but haven''t died yet. Baek Ain could use themter. After that, all the Fire Shadow Envoys silently burst into white smoke. Sitting on the back of Beast Tribe''s Elder Xue Rongrong, Baek Ain smirked andmented, "The fish has taken the bait. The mission has seeded." "Dou Saint, huh?" Baek Ain tilted his head, recalling the power of Xiao Yan''s helper. "Well, everything is still going ording to my n." "One year should be enough." "Enough for what?" A voicees from behind. It was Lan Rou. Lan Rou sat beside Baek Ain, brushing Cai Lin''s hair, who was napping on herp pillows. Baek Ain smiled and answered, "To be a Dou Saint." Chapter 129: Dawnbreak Mystic Art Chapter 129: Dawnbreak Mystic Art --- Chapter 126 --- Above the clouds, Baek Ain and hispanions quickly traveled over a thousand miles in just a few minutes. Xue Rongrong possessed quite a frightening speed. "Elder, can you give me a rough introduction to the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe?" Baek Ain suddenly asked. He could have asked this months ago, but he was busy with his things. Xue Rongrong pondered and then answered calmly, "The Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird is the servant of the Divine Golden Crow. We are the descendants who lost the favor of Heaven." "Not only we lost the favor of Heaven, but our bloodline also declined greatly." A hint of shame sidelined in her voice. "The current Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe barely reaches its true potential." "Even our Patriarch and Grand Elder are limited by this, having the strength of 1-Star Dou Saint and 2-Star Dou Saint, respectively. And that''s with a heavy supply of Heaven and Earth Treasures." "The Grand Elder said our limit is 2-Star Dou Saint. And you know, not every tribe member has such chances. Unless we recover Heaven''s Favour from you, Saint." Xue Rongrong added as a matter of fact. "What favors exactly?" Lan Rou couldn''t help but ask. Xue Rongrongughed bitterly and said, "We want..." "His blessing and Dou Qi Method(cultivation technique), right?" Cai Lin suddenly stated, which left Xue Rongrong speechless, and thenughed even more. The blessing Cai Lin mentioned here is Baek Ain''s blood, which carried Golden Crow''s Aura as he cultivated the Record of Burning World and tempered every inch of his flesh with Golden Crow''s me. It''s not exaggeration that Baek Ain''s body is a treasure by itself. As for the Dou Qi Method, who wouldn''t want a powerful cultivation technique? Unfortunately, Baek Ain and Xue Rongrong knew the Record of Burning World wasn''t suitable for the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe. The Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe members do have a qualification to cultivate it. However, they wouldn''t progress past the 1st stage because the Record of Burning World requires divine-level fire affinity and Golden Crow''s characteristics. Baek Ain bypassed this by having the Blessing of Golden Crow. After thinking about it, Baek Ain tapped the back of the massive bird and said, "Elder Rongrong, can you give me a drop of your blood?" "I want to find a way to purify Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird''s Bloodline and make a suitable Dou Qi method for the tribe." Xue Rongrong and two otherdies were stunned. The former couldn''t help but cry in happiness and answered, "Take as much as you want, Saint. For the tribe, I''m willing to sacrifice my body." "Thank you~!" "Thank you so much~!" "It''s okay. I''m just doing my duty." Baek Ain casually waved his hand. Knowing the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe exists in this alternative world to be the background for himself, Baek Ain believed the tribe could be one of the most reliable allies in the future. With that thought in the n, Baek Ain doesn''t mind spending some effort. Baek Ain grabbed a needle and swiftly yet efficiently pierced it against Xue Rongrong''s feather-covered back. Storing into a beaker, Baek Ain sealed it with his Dou Qi and picked some feathers too. He gently patted Xue Rongrong''s back to heal it with Wood Dou Qi and said, "Don''t bother me until we arrive at the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe." Watching Baek Ain enter his work mode, Lan Rou and Cai Lin could only giggle helplessly. They gave him more room to concentrate and gossip with Xue Rongrong, talking about mundane things. ''Alicia, open the library.'' Baek Ainmanded while observing the red blood in the beaker. ''I will analyze Xue Rongrong''s Blood and synthesize some Dou Technique.'' [Opening Library...] [Yao Men(+)] [Old Ground Demon Ghost(+)] [Han Feng(+)] [Venerable Earth Dragon(+)] [Kong Jingchen(+)] Baek Ain drew into his research on Xue Rongrong''s blood, finding it very explosive yet brimming with life force. It means the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird wasn''t a Magical Beast with pure fire affinity. It''s not bizarre, considering many Magical Beasts could possess more than one element. It all depends on their bloodline limit. The problem is that they couldn''t fully master the Record of Burning World as he had expected. ''Alicia, create a file.'' [What file you wanted to create, Host?] ''An Iplete Record of Burning World. Up to the 4th stage should be enough foundation for Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe''s new cultivation technique.'' [Creating a file...] [Done] [Record of Burning World(Iplete Revised Version] Baek Ain let out a smallugh when looking at the attached detail on the Record of Burning World''s Name. It''s not just a decoration as it signifies this Record of Burning World is different from the original. Yes, that''s right. This revised version is the Record of Burning World that Baek Ain had painstakinglyprehended with his understanding and experience. Each stage is unique and filled with his profound wisdom over Fire Element. Even the Divine Golden Crow will be amazed by Baek Ain''s tactfulness and approach to the Record of Burning World. We are talking about divine scripture created in the Primordial Era and worth a million stars here. And a junior actually revised it. Baek Ain continued experimenting with his synthesis and tested it over a thousand times to find the most suitable Dou Qi Method(Cultivation Technique) for Xue Rongrong''s Tribe. He has to consider many things, such as foundation, stability, and future growth. There is no use of shy techniques and offensive approaches because Baek Ain pursued efficiency in Cultivation Way. More efficient, the stronger the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe can be. He also believed they weren''tcking Dou Techniques as Xue Rongrong''s tribe is a powerful faction in this continent. Times fly away. The bright sun was "quickly." reced by a cold moon. Even though flying didn''t consume much energy, Xue Rongrong still chose tond and rest near a river. Baek Ain leaned on the rock and continued researching while hispanions roasted some river fish. [This is 1856th Synthesize] Alicia reported like a dutiful servant. [Ding! You have chosen 1x Iplete Record of Burning World as the primary core] [Ding! You have chosen 1x Rotting Wood Origin Technique, 1x Heavenly Sacred Green Sutra, and 1x True Ash me Chant as subsidiary cores] [Synthesizing...] [Ding! You have created "Unknown Version 1856."] Baek Ain''s Parallel Thinking immediately reviewed the Unknown Version 1856 and discovered an eptable result after running some tests. No, it''s not just an eptable result. It was a great result that will shake the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe. [Do you want to name the Unknown Version 1856?] Alicia suddenly asked. Baek Ain grinned like a foolish teenager and replied, "Yes." "I''ll name it Dawnbreak Mystic Art." [Name: Dawnbreak Mystic Art] [Type: Dou Qi Method] [Grade: S+] [Description: "The sun charred onto a tall tree, burning with shadow-like me." The Dawnbreak Mystic Art is a well-synthesized Dou Qi Method with the Iplete Record of Burning and three other effective techniques, creating a cultivation technique suitable for the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird] [1st Stage: Charred Tree] [2nd Stage: Sizzling Ashes] [3rd Stage: Burning Nether me] [4th Stage: Raging Nether me] [5th Stage: Dawnbreak Illumination] Since the Dawnbreak Mystic Art has deep simrity with the Record of Burning World, Baek Ain could use it without any problem. He''s the creator of it, after all. A shadowy purple ball of me burned above Baek Ain''s hand, bing hotter and hotter each second. His finger appeared charred abruptly and released ash-like substances. "Dawnbreak Illumination." Baek Ain murmured while pointing his finger to the ground, causing the fireball to churn into the earth. BOOM! An explosion urred, sting burning ashes everywhere. Baek Ain remained in his position with an energy barrier made of his Dou Qi Energy. Hispanions were alerted as they hurriedly ran to his side. "Ain, are you okay?!" Cai Lin was the most sensitive with Fire Element out of the three. The second was Xue Rongrong. And the third is Lan Rou. They approached Baek Ain, only to find him grinning like a giddy child. Looking at him, Cai Lin couldn''t help but roll her eyes. She knew Baek Ain''s research had seeded. Lan Rou wasn''t that surprised. She roughly understood Baek Ain''s ability to fuse and create new Dou Techniques but won''t ask about it until he was willing to share it. Baek Ain ignored Cai Lin''s loathsome gaze and nced at Xue Rongrong, finding her kneeling on the ground. She was crying. "Thank you, Saint." "Thank you, Saint." "This lowly servant is willing to do anything for you." Baek Ainughed amusingly andmented, "Get up, Elder. I''m doing this for my own interest." "Since you''re my subordinate, isn''t it right for me to pay you?" "Here, you''re the first to train Dawnbreak Mystic Art. Though, your cultivation base might get reduced because of the difference in quality." Of course, Baek Ain talked about the difference in quality between Xue Rongrong''s current Dou Qi Method and Dawnbreak Mystic Art. Rubbing his forehead, Baek Ain ced his right hand on Xue Rongrong''s head and sent the new cultivation technique to her. "Thank you, thank you, thank you~! My lord." Xue Rongrong was on the verge of kissing Baek Ain''s shoe. But the two otherdies immediately stopped her. Baek Ain shook his head and said, "Try the new cultivation technique if you want to thank me. We will do some testing while traveling." Chapter 130: Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe Chapter 130: Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe --- Chapter 127 --- Xue Rongrong had never imagined this day toe. The day her tribe recovered their long lost glory and blessing from heaven. Even though Dawnbreak Mystic Art was "thoroughly." created just a few moments ago, Xue Rongrong could sense deep, profound truth by reading its chants alone. Xue Rongrong couldn''t help but cry in happiness every time she cultivated this Dou Qi Method. Her cultivation base got reduced to the entrance of the Low-Stage Half-Saint Realm, but that doesn''t mean she was weaker than before. Dawnbreak Mystic Art is Dou Qi Method tailor-made for Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird, initiating Wood and Fire Elements to create Nether Dou Qi. This Nether Dou Qi isn''t just abination of Wood and Fire Elements, as it produced a Darkness Element impulse. A rare kind of Dou Qi, which usually only appeared in rare talent, but now everyone from the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe could wield it. Xue Rongrong''s Dou Qi burned alongside her cultivation, making it purer and more malleable. The key to Baek Ain''s Cultivation Method is to make the cultivator''s Dou Qi strong enough to support anything. After all, It''s not just energy but a substance and part of the cultivator''s body. Thanks to Fan Gu''s desperate research on human gene evolution, Baek Ain embarked on a new path. It was a tiresome and dangerous path without an ounce of morality, but he was willing to take it. Of course, Dawnbreak Mystic Art wasn''t perfect. That''s wishful thinking, and Baek Ain knew it. There is no such thing as perfect in this world, ws appeared one after another when Xue Rongrong cultivated Dawnbreak Mystic Art, and Baek Ain fixed those ws quickly by modifying some breathing and energy cirction sequences. Three days passed quickly, and Xue Rongrong was fighting some Rank 8 Magical Beasts equal to a group of 7-Star Dou Venerate. These Magical Beasts aren''t Xue Rongrong''s opponents, but they are good enough to test Dawnbreak Mystic Art. Xue Rongrong faced ten wolves. These magical beasts are massive and covered with thinly woven blue furs, releasing whistling winds when moved quickly. Their limbs are as big as Baek Ain, having elongated sharp ws at the ends. Their teeth are also razor sharp and have this vicious liquid. ording to Xue Rongrong''s words, these wolves are called Deste Wind Wolf and are the ruler of this area. "Grrr... Nether Bird, why are you attacking us?" One wolf uttered as its teeth ttered in anger. "Our Tribe doesn''t have an enmity with each other." A high-ranked Magical Beast does possess intelligence, so Baek Ain wasn''t surprised when hearing the wolf talk. Xue Rongrong giggled and returned casually, "This is just a spar? Why are you being wishy-washy about it." Xue Rongrong''s slender, fair arms became charred like a lump of coal and released smoky ashes. She sped her hand and caused the smoke to create sparks, igniting a shadowy purple me. The current state of Xue Rongrong is the first two-stage of Dawnbreak Mystic Art, Charred Tree, and Sizzling Ashes. None of these stages possessed the offensive capability, but they allowed Xue Rongrong to produce Nether Dou Qi and Nether me. As Xue Rongrong advanced forward to wolf packs, the shadowy purple me burned in her palm andunched like a cannonball. A cry of a Nether Bird echoed in the area, sweeping everything within one hundred meters. BOOM! The Wolves howled in pain, hissing at their burn injuries. "Y-You, You''re the Venerable Sky Bird!" One of the wolves uttered in surprise. Xue Rongrong smiled and replied while shrugging, "What''s the use of knowing my identity?" It was fortunate for these wolves to survive Xue Rongrong''s Burning Nether me. After all, Xue Rongrong has yet to master Dawnbreak Mystic Art and reached the mastery level of Baek Ain. That explosion earlier is still uncontroble. Baek Ain wrote some notes andmented telepathically toward Xue Rongrong, "Try the 4th Stage." "Don''t you have shame for attacking Juniors?!" The wolves screamed at the top of their lungs. Xue Rongrong tilted her head. Her following statement shocked them. "Shame? What''s that?" "Anyway, Raging Nether me!" Shame for attacking juniors? What rubbish, strength is everything on Dou Qi Continent. The shadowy purple me in Xue Rongrong''s hand was "rapidly."busted and released fireworks-like effects. It spun andshed out, wiping the wolves in destructive heat. Arge tornado created by the ten wolves manifested, but is it enough to defend themselves? The answer is no. Swoosh! BOOOOOM! "Argh!" "You Bitch-!" "Our Alpha wouldn''t let you go-!" They roared madly but soon fainted on the ground. Their furs have long gone and are reced with roasted fleshes. Still, they are alive. Abination of ten Deste Wind Wolves should be sufficient to defend against Xue Rongrong''s attack. However, they forgot that wind fed upon fire to make it bigger and stronger. Even if Xue Rongrong is barely serious, her cultivation base is still that of a low-stage Half-Saint Realm. She''s A Rank 9 Magical Beast, so this pack of wolves is a mere clown to her. "Should I kill them?" Xue Rongrong asked Baek Ain, thinking about the final stage of Dawnbreak Mystic Art. She was "actually." exhrated at the thought of using a divine technique made by Baek Ain. Believe it or not, Xue Rongrong has be Baek Ain''s fanatic. "No, bring them here." Baek Ain answered while finishing his note. After three days of testing, Baek Ain concluded Dawnbreak Mystic Art passed the requirement stage to be a Cultivation Technique. It is just a matter of spreading this Cultivation Technique to the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe next. ... ... Baek Ain slurped a bowl of noodles while waiting for Xue Rongrong''s arrival. He looked at Lan Rou, sharpening her daggers and some hidden weapons. And then he nced at Cai Lin, who yed with some Rank 6 magical beasts. Just looking at innocent-looking beauty bashing gigantic beasts left and right is a miraculous sight. Her tiny staturepared to the beast makes it even more ridiculous. A Wormhole appeared, and Xue Rongrong stepped out with piles of burnt wolves on her shoulder. The wolf itself is ten timesrger than her human form. Throwing the burnt wolves, Xue Rongrong brushed some dust and ashes from her clothes. She sat beside Baek Ain and picked up a bowl, her portion of noodles. "How was it? Do you feel ufortable?" Baek Ain asked, putting down his bowl. Xue Rongrong smiled and answered, "It feels better than before, Lord Ain." "The Charred Tree and Sizzling Ashes are synchronized with my breathing." "The Burning Nether me and Raging Nether me no longer bother my Energy Cirction." Baek Ain nodded, "That''s good enough." "We are testing Dawnbreak Mystic Art enough. Let''s go to your tribe." "Mm!" Xue Rongrong was excited. After nting some parasites inside the Deste Wind Wolves and instructing them to spy on other beast tribes, Baek Ain''s group assumed their journey and arrived at the Sun-Swallowing Moon Ind two dayster. Upon sensing Baek Ain''s Golden Crow me, everyone on the ind immediately kneeled before him. It was a splendid scene for Baek Ain. [This is normal] Aliciamented casually. [You''re no different than Dou God in their eyes] A wry smile stered over Baek Ain''s face as Xue Rongrong escorted him to meet the Tribe''s Patriarch and Elders. The status of Xue Rongrong in the tribe is Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird''s First Elder. Her position is third only to the Patriarch and Grand Elder. "We wee the Great Sun''s Incarnate to our humble abode." The Patriarch and elders bowed respectfully toward Baek Ain. Baek Ain waved his hand reassuringly and said, "Get up. There is no need for this rigid formality." "You may call me Lord Ain or My Lord like Elder Rongrong from now on." Everyone couldn''t help but envy Xue Rongrong when Baek Ain mentioned her name with such intimacy. Even though male elders can''t be closer to Baek Ain to such a level, their daughters and granddaughters can. They might even willingly give Baek Ain their wives. Small sacrifices for the tribe''s glory revival. If Baek Ain knew what they were thinking, he''d have pped them for being shameless. He''s not that kind of guy, after all. "Anyway, Elder Rongrong. Show them the Dawnbreak Mystic Art." Baek Ain said while taking a nearby seat. Xue Rongrong nodded and stood on a podium, making the Patriarch and elders stare at her. They have noticed her cultivation base has declined and frowned. Yet a secondter, they were astonished, like someone had shoved a watermelon into their mouths. Xue Rongrong''s Dawnbreak Mystic Art released an intense shadowy purple me, rendering them speechless. Baek Ainughed, "What do you think about my Small Gift?" Chapter 131: Thousand Claw Island, Wormhole Pathway Chapter 131: Thousand w Ind, Wormhole Pathway --- Chapter 128 --- The Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe experienced a jolt of shock when receiving a "Small Gift." from Baek Ain. The Dawnbreak Mystic Art isn''t just realm-changing, like literally, but also a sign of the new era for them. Even though the tribe didn''tck offensive or defensive type Dou Technique, the Dawnbreak Mystic Art is like no other. It could help them wield a portion of Golden Crow''s inheritance, s iplete. Baek Ain has helped them gain their long-lost wish to be favored by the Divine Beast Golden Crow and made him an honored god-like existence without trying much. Yes, he and Xue Rongrong didn''t tell the Patriarch and the Elders Dawnbreak Mystic Art was "literally." created in less than a week. Making them think it was Heaven''s Will from the Divine Beast and Baek Ain was their messiah. Even if Baek Ain told the truth, these religious fanatic magical beasts won''t change their mindset. No, it might even elevate Baek Ain''s position in their heart even higher. Right now, he''s a heaven''s sent saint. The next day, he could be a god in their eyes. As ridiculous as its sounds, Baek Ain knew fanatics always have a questionable amount of drive toward something. At least they didn''t go into someone''s front door and ask if they wanted to talk about Jesus Christ. Xue Rongrong began to share Dawnbreak Mystic Art with her fellow elder councils and taught them about the exact breathing and energy cirction sequence to get the maximal result. For magical beasts, who lived for hundreds of years, they grasped the Dawnbreak Mystic Art quickly but needed time to reach the eptable stage of sess. Still, they were shocked by the Cultivation Technique''s profoundness and marveled at its beauty. Baek Ain could only shake his head because Cultivation World''s people sure had it dramatic. But then a questiones, how do they spread Dawnbreak Mystic Art? Since it was tailor-made for Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird, no one could use it besides them. They asked Baek Ain, but his answer was carefree, "Do whatever you want with it." After not long yet not short discussion, Xue Rongrong, and the Patriarch decided to spread Dawnbreak Mystic Art to everyone in the tribe. Since the tribe members never leave Sun-Swallowing Moon Ind, the new Cultivation Technique spread quickly. It could help them raise the tribe''s strength and spot rare talents. Any tribe members who could reach the 2nd Stage of Dawnbreak Mystic Art could get considered rare talents, as it requires a profound understanding of Fire Elements. After all, Fire doesn''t simply appear out of nowhere. There is a fundamental rare behind it, even in this Cultivation World. Baek Ain doesn''t really call it science, but a decent part of it is due to his previous world''s knowledge. Of course, Baek Ain won''t stay idly around in this ce as he has another job. As the leader of Behemoth Paradise, he could set up Wormhole''s set point and connect it to Behemoth Paradise''s Base. He asked the Patriarch, or what other tribe members called Old Xue or Xue Shikuang, if there was a ce with great defensive surroundings and essibility, and the white-bearded elder immediately escorted him to a private ind near Sun-Swallowing Moon Ind. The ind is big, around fifty kilometers square. The surrounding sea is "thoroughly." covered with rocks and coral formations, not to mention sea-type magical beasts living inside it, so people can only fly over it. Even then, the sea wind here is quite strong. The essibility isn''t a problem for strong cultivators from Behemoth Paradise, so Baek Ain takes this ce for granted. He set some formation arrays to cover the area with mist and protect the ind from violent sea winds. Old Xue was shocked by Baek Ain''s mastery over array formation but thought it was "actually." expected after a while. "As expected of the Saint." He said calmly, stroking his beard. Baek Ain rolled his eyes and ignored Old Xue, adding some Energy Purifier and Gathering Array to increase the quality of Dou Qi on this ind. Before Old Xue could ask about this, Baek Ain answered, "I''ll put the same array on Sun-Swallowing Moon Indter." The elder was left ashamed and touched. "Thank you, My Lord." Baek Ain set more arrays topress and conceal the space around this ind, making it harder for Dou Ancestors up to Half Saint Experts to wield Spatial Strength. It is a prototype array Baek Ain created himself. He named it Shadow Realm. Baek Ain activated Ashen''s Eyes and Temporal Profound Eye, scanning the area to find any weak spots. "Good enough, I guess." He nodded in satisfaction. Since there weren''t many Array Masters in Dou Qi Continent, Baek Ain didn''t know how good his mastery was. But in Old Xue''s eyes, he''s obviously an Array Grandmaster. Setting up so manyplex arrays this quickly, no one could do it besides Baek Ain, who possessed parallel thinking and Eidetic Memory. [Array Mastery(B)] "Hmm, I wonder how long it took for me to make this skill reach S Grade." Baek Ain pondered to himself. Even though Baek Ain knew raising skill proficiency was hard, it was not impossible, as it required time, talent, and effort. They waited for the space to stabilize before Baek Ain tossed an orb-shaped ck metal onto the ground. It expanded into a white tform and spurted a five meters cubic metal box with a hollowed center. "Old Xue, help me to guide the Wormhole." Baek Ain walked to the hollow metal box. Old Xue nodded and assisted him in cing the correct coordinate. His Spatial Strength''s control is even more influential than Baek Ain''s. Well, this white-bearded elder is 1-Star Dou Saint, after all. That also means he''s a peak Rank 9 Magical Beast. Baek Ain closed his eyes and grasped the hollow part of the metal box, pouring his Mental Power into it. He felt a connection and heard Eden''s voice from the other side. "Master, you finally arrived at the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe?" Eden asked attentively. Baek Ain chuckled and answered, "Yes, can you record my coordinate and set it near the Clocktower?" "Okay!" A Wormhole appeared near the Clocktower and soon attached to a newly formed Wormhole on the hollowed part of the metal box, to which Old Xue sprang to action and connected it perfectly. A private spatial pathway was "finally." established. Old Xue and Baek Ain hide this pathway well in the depth of the void so that no one can find it. "Done." Baek Ain sighed in relief. He contacted Eden to notify Yao Ling, Yafei, and Yi Xian to visit him at the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe. And they should have arrived in an hour or two, considering the length of the spatial pathway. That''s thousands of miles away shortened drastically. "Let''s have some coffee, Old Xue." Baek Ain offered while creating some rock chairs and a rock table. Old Xue smiled and took the offer, "Hehe, this old man will ept the invitation, My Lord." As they sat down and enjoyed some cups of coffee, Baek Ain asked some questions regarding Spatial Strength that he was confused off, like how to raise his familiarity with void and control it more efficiently. It''s rare to have 1-Star Dou Saint Expert sit down with someone as they have no time usually and are "silently." focused on cultivating. They onlye out when their factions are in danger. Old Xue answered Baek Ain''s question, giving him a clue to advance his cultivation. Of course, this converse led to Old Xue asking for advice to master Dawnbreak Mystic Art. As a good leader, how could Baek Ain not answer it? Two hourster, Yao Ling, Yafei, Yi Xian, and several serials arrived at Thousand ws Ind. It is the name Baek Ain decided to take for this ce because the ind is "thoroughly." covered by sharp rocks. "Ain~!" Yafei and Yi Xian lunged toward Baek Ain, hugging him tightly. They haven''t seen each other for a month and a half, Behemoth Paradise''s time. So, they missed him. They didn''t even bother with images as they kissed him quite passionately. Unfortunately, Baek Ain only had one mouth, so bothdies had to take turns. The female serials blushed but secretly wished to do the same. The male serials gave Baek Ain a thumbs up and felt slightly jealous. But Baek Ain is their leader, so they didn''t dare to have such thoughts and admired him for having a harem. "Hohoho~! It''s nice to be young." Old Xuemented, chuckling at his old memories. Chapter 132: Nether Secret Realm Chapter 132: Nether Secret Realm --- Chapter 129 --- The next day, Baek Ain woke up with a heavy hangover. He rubbed his temple and looked around, seeing his four lovers sprawling over the king-sized bed. At first, it was just midday drinking to celebrate the alliance between Behemoth Paradise and Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe, but Baek Ain would have never thought Yi Xian would pull rare alcohol out of nowhere. This lovely yet poisonous woman has learned a lot in nearly two months inside the Behemoth Paradise, fully controlling her Woeful Poison and learning the way of Alchemy. Her talent in medicine is monster-level. Unfortunately, there was no Heavenly me suitable for her. "I just have to make it then." Baek Ain pulled Yi Xian''s cheeks, spreading them like marshmallows. He nced at Yafei and smiled, "The same goes for Fei, I guess." "She picked some hobbies when I was away." When Baek Ain was somewhat upied getting Fallen Heart me and some other things, Yi Xian and Yafei learned new skills. Yi Xian grasped Alchemy''s Way but only made powerful wine and cosmetics so far. Meanwhile, Yafei is engrossed in the wonder of Array Formation. It''s due to Baek Ain giving her Dou Technique and Dou Qi Method, which mainly focused on fine control. Yafei''s Rotating Silver Thread Technique ispatible with someone who wants to develop and create Array Formation. Thinking about it, Baek Ain couldn''t help but wonder how he should increase Yafei and Yi Xian''s cultivation base. Cai Lin was about to enter a Half-Saint Realm. And Lan Rou is slightly below Baek Ain, being 3-Star Dou Venerate. She has absorbed her former body''s essence and caught up to his progress. "I have to contact the Ko and start the Sage Physique Project." Baek Ain firmly decided his next step. After setting things up in the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe, Baek Ain would go to the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe. Cai Lin has to settle a few things there. "Morning~!" Lan Rou suddenly woke up, leaning for a kiss. Baek Ain smiled and kissed her, making the silver-haired beauty moan slightly. They were making out with each other for five minutes until three otherdies opened their eyes too. "Hoho, doing something spicy at this early hour." Yi Xian teased while crawling toward Baek Ain. "It''s unfair." Yafei casually remarked, smacking her red lips. Cai Lin harrumphed and pounced on Baek Ain, "My turn!" Baek Ain''s room soon filled with moans and groans, shaking and only stopping every two hours. ... ... Baek Ain walked out of the hot spring and sighed in relief. He was pent up and satisfied, to the point anyone could see his skin glowing. The same goes for his four lovers. They have gone, wandering around the Sun-Swallowing Moon Ind a few minutes ago. "Aih, they left their poor man alone here." Baek Ain shook his head bitterly as he epted his fate. Women have their needs, after all. Wearing some new clothes, Baek Ain stepped out of his guest house and walked around to find Xue Rongrong or Old Xue. A few minutester, he arrived at the Ancestral Hall and saw countless youths training in Dawnbreak Mystic Art under the guidance of Old Xue. "We greet Lord Ain!" They kneeled upon sensing Baek Ain''s presence. Baek Ain diminished them by waving his hand and calling Old Xue to his side. "Do you need something, My Lord?" Old Xue asked with expectation. "I''ll do anything you wish." Baek Ain shook his head and returned, "I want to visit the Nether Secret Realm." The Nether Secret Realm is the origin nest of the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird, their ancestor was birthed there and received heavenly wisdom, but that wisdom was "quickly." taken away. It was a shameful moment for the tribe. That''s why Heaven doesn''t favor them anymore. And Baek Ain could only wonder what kind of horrible thing their ancestor did with the heavenly wisdom. Anyway, the Nether Secret Realm doesn''t just contain Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird''s Origin Nest, but also a spring of fire that the tribe used to baptize its members andher pinewood that bore fruits with incredible vitality, allowing anyone who eats it to recover as long as there was a breath in their bodies. It exins how the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird possessed an affinity toward Fire and Wood Elements. The Nether Secret Realm is truly their foundation, making them strong enough to this very point. But Baek Ain has a different goal for now. He wanted to investigate something. "Of course, you can enter the Nether Secret Realm, My Lord." Old Xue smiled happily. "Just go to the tallest building on the Sun-Swallowing Moon Ind." "There, you can find the Grand Elder. She can open the Secret Realm and escort you inside." "Okay, thanks." Baek Ain nodded, disappearing from Old Xue''s sight. Even though Baek Ain has long gone, Old Xue bowed respectfully and said, "It''s my pleasure to help you, My Lord." Baek Ain teleported with his adequate control over Spatial Strength and kicked the air, leaping toward the highest building on the ind. He soon arrived at a normal-looking tower made of brown bricks invaded by green vines. Looking at the worn-out wooden door, Baek Ain sighed and walked to knock it a few times. Now that Baek Ain thought about it, the Grand Elder wasn''t at the gathering yesterday. The door opened and revealed an elderly in herte sixties. Her face is "inherently." stered with a frown, but her fiery purple eyes glowed dimly. "Ah, My Lord. Sorry for not being able to wee you yesterday." She hardly bowed, trembling slightly. Baek Ain observed her andmented, "Your health isn''t good." The Grand Elder smiled helplessly and replied, "Yes." "Even though a Magical Beast like I am, blessed with longevity, fate always swayed us. Oh, well. I''ve been living in this world for too long." "This old woman now focuses all her attention on protecting the tribe." Baek Ain was somewhat amused by her statement and asked, "Do you have no drive or wish anymore?" The Grand Elder merely clicked her tongue and answered, "Bah, that''s for young people. I have a fair share of my moments already." "I left everything to my daughter, and she''s strong enough to carry my will." "Your daughter?" "Have you not met her, My Lord?" "I met her?" "Mm, Hmm. Yes, my daughter escorted you to the tribe, no? My Little Rongrong." "She''s your daughter!" Baek Ain was speechless. The Grand Elder chuckled and returned, "Where do you think her beautyes from?" Her voice is "literally." filled with brimming confidence. ... ... The Grand Elder led Baek Ain to the underground level of her tower as she hummed, opening a secret passage. They arrived at the stabilized Wormhole and jumped in, reaching a flying ind in the middle of the void. The sun was hanging in the sky, but the ind''s temperature was cold. Baek Ain was "immediately." greeted by the sight of a massive volcanic mountain flowing down a river ofva. And not far away, a towering tree stood with spurting vines connected into bulb-shaped fruits. Weirdly, the tree has no leaves but collective branches simr to that of roots. It makes the tree look upside down. The Grand Elder introduced a deep history of the Nether Secret Realm, allowing Baek Ain to grasp the situation more. As they walked around the floating ind, she exined how the River of Fire and Rootless Nether Tree birthed by the upper realm, was dragged into this void. ''So, my guess is correct. There was a connection between this tribe and the Great Thousand World.'' Baek Ain closed his eyes, thinking about something. ''The Goddess didn''t create my background half-assedly, huh?'' [Ding! You have discovered a fateful location] [Do you want to sign in to Nine Netherworld Cemetery?] Baek Ain was stunned, "Yes." Chapter 133: Leaving Behind a Legacy Chapter 133: Leaving Behind a Legacy --- Chapter 130 --- [Ding! You have Signed In to Nine Netherworld Cemetery] [Ding! You have obtained 1x Nine Netherworld Ring(S), 3x Netherbird''s Talon(S), and 1x Passive Skill: Friend of me(B)] [Name: Nine Netherworld Ring(Damaged)] [Type: essory/Ring] [Grade: S] [Description: A ring made of Netherbird''s Skull but damaged after constant exposure to Time and Space Storm. It carries the aura of a Mythical Beast and evolved into Spatial Ring with unstable space] [Innate Effect: Netherworld''s Domain creates a domain of fiery darkness and covers a one-hundred-meter radius to weaken the enemy by 20%. This effect won''t work if the enemy''s will and resistance toward fire is higher than Host''s] [Do fix the ring before wearing it] Alicia warned immediately. [Name: Nine Netherbird''s Talon] [Type: Materials] [Grade: S] [Description: The Talon of Nine Netherbird, brimming with its blood essence and malice] [Name: Friend of me] [Type: Passive Skill] [Grade: B] [Description: You''re the Friend of me, so any neutral fire will [deemed you as their kins] [Effect: +10% Fire Affinity, +13% Fire-Rted Damage, -12% Fire Damage Taken] Baek Ain whistled in delight when looking at these generous rewards. He doesn''t underestimate the value of Nine Netherbird Talon and Nine Netherworld Ring as they have their uses. As for Friend of me, Baek Ain could only smile at it. Such a Passive Skill is irreceable and boosted his strength to another level because Baek Ain mainly used Fire Element. Baek Ain selected the Nine Netherworld Ring from the inventory and saw a small white ring with unique scratchesnd on his right hand. There are cracks all over the ring, so it is indeed damaged. The cracks leaked the Aura of Mythical Beast, which left the Grand Elder speechless. The Grand Elder kneeled on the ground forcefully and solemnly said, "T-This is Bloodline''s Pressure..." "It''s Ancestor... How could that be?" Baek Ain smiled and replied, "Will you trust me if I said this ring just happened to be in my possession recently?" The Grand Elder shook her head and returned, "Please don''t joke around, My Lord." "It must be Heaven''s Will." "Even though the Aura of Nine Netherbird has weakened a lot, that ring is destined to be carried by you." Baek Ain smiled as he didn''t even bother to exin the truth. He tossed the ring back into the inventory, nning to fix itter. Thinking about something for a while, Baek Ain nced at the Grand Elder, who had risen from the ground. "Is there any sturdy mountain or area nearby?" He suddenly asked out of pure curiosity. "Sturdy..." The Grand Elder fell into deep thought. The Nether Secret Realm is vast, but the floating ind is 60% empty and covered by an almost rocky mountain range. It''s not hard to find a mountain, but a sturdy one. After a while, the Grand Elder suddenly remembered something. "Follow me, My Lord." The Grand Elder led Baek Ain to a lone part of the floating ind and finally stopped at a certain-looking mountain. And it looks more like a chunk of ck metal in the shape of a protruded pyramid surrounded by rocks. "That pyramid is made of Mysterious ck Steel. We tried to farm it for a hundred years but couldn''t do it as it repelled our Dou Qi and Spatial Strength." The Grand Elder exined. Baek Ain observed the metal chunk from afar andmented, "Have you guys tried using Mental Energy or Soul Force?" The Grand Elder''s expression sank as she responded, "We did. We hired some Alchemists and Spiritualists in the past, but they couldn''t even scrape a dust of these Mysterious ck Steel." "And to ensure the secret remained secret, we eliminated them quickly." Baek Ain shook his head when hearing the Grand Elder''s addition to her replies because he''d do the same. Unless it was your trusted allies, keep your secret. After all, he hasn''t revealed Behemoth Paradise to the outside world. And that''s just a in stupid decision if he does so. Baek Ain walked to the chunk of Mysterious ck Steel and gently manifested his de Intent. sh! A small lump of Mysterious ck Steel fell off, but Baek Ain could sense the material''s sturdiness. He also felt the Mysterious ck Steel seemingly absorbed his de Intent. "Hoho, this will do." "Are you going to do something with the Mysterious ck Steel, My Lord?" The Grand Elder couldn''t help but ask curiously. Baek Ain smirked and replied, "I will leave behind an inheritance for the future generation." "As for how they could get it, that depends on their fate." Grabbing an ordinary-looking de from his Inventory, Baek Ain''s de Intent exploded like a geyser and enveloped the whole floating ind. A massive shadow appeared in the sky, parting the cloud and piercing the Mysterious ck Steel. BOOM! "T-This is..." The Grand Elder''s eyes widened in shock. "This is not a power of 5-Star Dou Venerate!" "Even a Saint like I am can''t..." However, the next scene shocked her even more. The floating ind trembled as Baek Ain casually concentrated his de Intent while strengthening it with Mental Energy and Soul Force. Swoosh! The Mysterious ck Steel, an indestructible object known among the Sun-Swallowing Nether Tribe, has split into two. ... ... "Phew, that was refreshing." Baek Ain walked out of the Wormhole with a satisfied smile. "I haven''t used that for quite a long time, as there are no suitable targets for it." "I also gained some rare materials." He added while ncing at the System Window. [Name: Extreme Void Steel] [Type: Material/Consumable] [Grade: SSS] [Description: A ck Steel with extreme sturdiness, birthed after a very prolonged exposure to the Void and possessed Spirituality''s absorbing nature] [Quantity: 6.9 Tons] "Hmm, I wonder what artifacts I could refine with this." Meanwhile, the Grand Elder stared at Baek Ain''s back with aplicated look. She has witnessed the young man''s extreme prowess and questioned her reality several times. Of course, she was happy because the Saint sent by Heaven was such a dependable person. She even admired him for reaching this stage at a young age. However, it makes the Grand Elder quickly realize the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe doesn''t have value or something they could contribute to him. They could only offer their allegiance and undying loyalty, nothing else. Baek Ain doesn''tck status, power, wealth, and even women. "This old woman wishes you the best, My Lord." She suddenly uttered while kneeling on the ground. Baek Ain nced at her and said, "Get up, Grand Elder." "I''m just doing what I want." "Just do your role as my supporter." The Grand Elder''s dim eyes shone brightly again as she chuckled and replied, "I''ll do my best." "The Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird will always be your loyal followers." Baek Ain waved his hand and exited the Grand Elder''s brick tower. He started creating several array formations around the Sun-Swallowing Moon Ind, increasing the density of Dou Qi Energy in the area. Everyone could feel a jolt of pure Dou Qi entering their bodies. After an hour or two, Baek Ain finished his job and walked to the nearest beach. He tossed some coals and burned them, grilling red meats to fill his stomach. The pleasant scent of roasted meat came off and lured four beautifuldies. "Hey, handsome. Can you save some for us?" Yafei suddenly hugged him from behind. "I want Ain''s meat!" Yi Xian sat beside him. "Ain''s meat is the best." Lan Rou nodded in agreement. "These perverteddies..." Cai Lin was speechless. Yi Xian smirked as she continued, "Sister Cai, we are talking about roasting meat." "Are you perhaps thinking about Baek Ain''s other meat?" "Tsk, tsk. You didn''t get enough of itst night, huh?" "What kind of dirty mind you have..." Cai Lin blushed and kicked Yi Xian, "Scram!" "Hahaha~!!" The othersughed when seeing Cai Lin''s embarrassed appearance. And then the day passed with barbeque. ... ... The next day, every Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe member gathered on the beach to see Baek Ain and hispanions off. Their next destination is the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe. "My Lord, please call us if you ever need support." Old Xue respectfully said while bowing down. "Anything that troubled you, we''ll try to eliminate it." His voice bes serious when mentioning this. "Sure." Baek Ain replied casually. "Then, see you guyster." And then Baek Ain and hispanion set off to the Western Region of the Dou Qi Continent. Chapter 134: Interception? Chapter 134: Interception? --- Chapter 131 --- "Fucking finally!" An excited groan echoed on the horizon. "We can finally return to the Tribe!" The groan came from the Beast Tribe''s Elder, Yao Ling. She followed Baek Ain and hispanions for months before finally returning to the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe under Baek Ain''s wish. Even though the Saintess of the Tribe was Cai Lin, Yao Ling knew the final decision was up to Baek Ain. She could only endure and watch these youngsters adventuring around the Dou Qi Continent. At first, she wasn''t that interested. But now, Yao Ling could only resign to her fate for being a bodyguard. Oh yeah, the Beast Tribe''s Elder Xue Rongrong might have finished her mission to escort Baek Ain back to the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe, but she still followed Baek Ain until this very moment, as it was her new duty to be a full-fledged bodyguard. She also acted as a messenger with full authority in case Baek Ain needed to draw Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe''s support to do something. Her speed is the fastest in the group, after all. Cai Lin eyed Yao Ling, "How long does it take to reach the tribe?" Yao Ling shut her mouth and calcted the distance. She tapped her index finger on her chin and answered, "Around two or three days if we used Wormholes continuously." The thought of using Wormholes continuously caused everyone to grimace. Strong experts like Xue Rongrong and Yao Ling wouldn''t be affected by Spatial Storms inside Wormholes, but Yafei and Yi Xian couldn''t endure it. The twodies are trying their best to be 1-Star Dou Venerate and are on the verge of a breakthrough. All they need is a chance. They have been lucky to have Baek Ain because their progress won''t be this fast without him. They flew to the nearest Wormhole Gate for an hour and stopped at a nearby water source to rest. However, a group of people in white robes suddenly approached their area, setting down several tents on the other side of theke. Theke wasn''t big or small, but each party could see the other. One party consisted of a handsome white-haired youth with his six beautiful partners. On the other side, the other party consisted of mysterious white-robed people. They nced to observe each other, which ended with one amused andter shocked. "Interesting." Baek Ainmented casually. Lan Rou sipped her hourly coffee and asked, "Do you know them?" Baek Ain chuckled and returned instead, "Do I know them? The proper question is, do you know them, Rou?" Hearing the countered question, Lan Rou knitted her brows slightly and sensed Demonic Dou Qi from these people. A faint but not invisible green hue of aura slowly enveloped the atmosphere. Lan Rou sighed in annoyance because this aura and Demonic Dou Qi were recognizable. How could she forget the group of people who massacred her n? She''d be damned if she did so. "Jade Demon Sect..." Those words left Lan Rou''s lips. "Jade Demon Sect? These people are from the Jade Demon Sect?!" Yao Ling reacted overly. Even then, she controlled her voice to appear mute from the other group. Cai Lin rolled her eyes and said, "So, these people are under that lofty bastard you rejected, Sister Rou? Hmm, they are definitely up to something." Yafei, Yi Xian, Elder Yao Ling, and Elder Xue Rongrong were confused by her words. Even though they knew Lan Rou was the 4th Reincarnation of the Venerable Orchid Ancestor, the spicy gossip regarding Jade Demon Sect is still in the gray area. Cai Lin coughed and gazed at Lan Rou, "Should I exin? Or you wanted to do it yourself?" Lan Rou rubbed her temple and replied, "I''ll do it." It doesn''t take a long time for Lan Rou to exin the conflict between her and Jade Demon Sect. And to be fair, it was more of the cliche story of someone pushing another''s upper limit to gain something. And five minutester. "Oh~!" The fourdies nodded in understanding. "Jade Demon Sect... They wouldn''t be a problem with My Lord''s strength and foundation." Xue Rongrongmented confidently. She has glimpsed Baek Ain''s strength and believed Behemoth Paradise would be a literal pantheon in a few years. Yao Ling found Xue Rongrong''s words reasonable as she firmly believed Baek Ain could stand at the world''s top. She is also somewhat excited because their tribe status won''t be so low, thanks to Cai Lin being Baek Ain''s wife. On the other side, Yafei looked at Baek Ain and pursed her lips, "What should we do with them?" After following Baek Ain on his exciting yet dangerous journey, Yafei admitted she was "inherently." weak and decided to temper herself continuously through countless battles. Yafei''s battle prowess is no lower than other geniuses of the same cultivation realm. She also craved battle from time to time. As for Yi Xian? She only goes with the flow. "They areing." Yi Xian reported while boiling water. Of course, it''s not just any water but a poisonous one. As Baek Ain''s group is busy enjoying their lunch, a middle-aged man in a white robe with green skull embroidery on his chest jumps from the other side of theke. "Princess Rouxi, what a coincidence." With a smile, He immediately greeted Lan Rou while ignoring the rest of the ground. Then, again. Baek Ain and others could see this middle-aged man''s bluff easily. Coincidence? Only a fool would think so. Baek Ain doesn''t even use his Ashen''s Eyes to spot lies and truth to know it. Lan Rou gave the middle-aged man a half look and replied, "You''re?" Her voice is cold. The middle-aged manughed shamefully, "Haha, my bad. How could I forget such courtesy? Aih, it seems the white hair on my head has shown its effect." He patted his chest and added, "My name is Zhong Kai." "Zhong..." Lan Rou''s expression bes even colder. It''s a public secret that the Jade Demon Sect is "actually." ruled by the Zhong n. The current Sect Master of the Jade Demon Sect is Zhong Li, the Venerable Green Demon. Looking at the change in Lan Rou''s expression, Zhong Kai smirked inwardly and said, "Princess Rouxi, our Sect Master is extending his gratitude and inviting you to the Jade Demon Sect." "Are you willing to follow us?" "Follow your ass!" Yi Xian suddenlyshed, rolling her eyes in disbelief. Zhong Kai silently frowned when hearing Yi Xian''s words and red at her coldly. He ignored her and waited for Lan Rou''s reply. "No, I have another n." Lan Rou replied casually. "And I won''t make any detours." Zhong Kai''s smile dropped, and tried it again, "Can you consider it?" "I don''t want to make things hard for you, Princess Roux!" He emphasized it by giving Lan Rou an angered look. Yafei noticed Yi Xian''s cruel smile as the yfuldy shoved her purple-colored finger into the boiling pot. She guessed what happened next without even trying. Lan Rou shook her head gently and replied to Zhong Kai, "The answer is still no." "Just stop this farce already." "If you want to attack, then attack..." "Jade Demon Sect has be such a wimp after four centuries. Act with your body, not your mouth." "Good, good. You have truly angered me!" Zhong Kai roared in anger. As he was about to raise his hand, Yi Xian suddenly threw a boiling pot of poison to his face. Swoosh! Crack! BAM! Vicious purple liquid sttered all over Zhong Kai. "You''re annoying." Yi Xian said indifferently. "Die." As if the reaper is following Yi Xian''s order, Zhong Kai''s face contorted like he had eaten crap and fell onto the ground before convulsing profusely like a fish out of water. "BLERG! BLERG! BLERG!" Zhong Kai''s mouth foamed. Everyone was stunned, even Baek Ain included. The Jade Demon Group knew Elder Zhong Kai was a peak Dou Venerate Expert, but to die bizarrely like this. Who is this woman? They thought while looking at Yi Xian. Yafei and Elder Yao Ling weren''t surprised by Yi Xian''s prowess. They have watched the poisonousdy''s growth in the Behemoth Paradise. The Jade Demon Sect''s Group awakened from their stun and immediately charged at Lan Rou, "Attack!" Chapter 135: Yafei and Yi Xians Growth Chapter 135: Yafei and Yi Xian''s Growth --- Chapter 132 --- "Attack!" Baek Ain looked at the swarm of Jade Demon Sect hooligans and calmly said, "Who wants to fight?" "Me, Let me do it!" Yi Xian immediately raised her hand. She kicked the ground and spread her hazy purple wings, making her look like an ascending phoenix. Yafei smiled slightly and walked to theke, waving her slender arm around. A wave of rotating silver thread escaped from her palm, and the entire area was "quickly." covered by them. She stepped onto the thin thread and charged at the Jade Demon Sect''s disciple. Bothdies are at peak Dou Ancestor Realm and have fought people several times more mighty than them daily. They have been waiting for this moment to show off their abilities. Lan Rou and Cai Lin were surprised. Yi Xian''s whole body emitted high-toxicity light, which is airborne poison from her Woeful Poison Body andbined with Dou Qi. She shed with the nearest opponent and mmed her hand against the air, causing the poor enemy to hiss in pain. Even though they didn''t have physical contact, Yi Xian''s poison bypassed that. The enemy roared as hisplexion changed from healthy white to horrible purple. He furiously screamed but failed to attack because the poisonousdy had stabbed her finger into his temple, creating a sizzling hole. The man then turned into a bloody pulp. This sight permeated fear into everyone''s eyes. "Her Woeful Poison Body has changed." Baek Ain suddenlymented. "And it''s not a small change, but a qualitative one..." "And that poisonous light. Was it derived from my White Poison Art?" White Poison Art is Dou Technique Baek Ain obtained in the hidden cave around a year ago. He cultivated it diligently but got washed by other progress and stuck in the same grade until now. The peak of this Dou Technique will allow Baek Ain to exert power to rival Woeful Poison Body''s wielder. Yet Yi Xian evolved her Woeful Poison Body to the higher realm. ''Alicia.'' [I know, Host] [Scanning...] [Name: Yi Xian] [Race: Enhanced Human] [Age: 26] [Cultivation: 10-Star Dou Ancestor] [Innate Talent: Heavenly Poison Body(+)] [Description: The Wielder of Heavenly Poison Body, who broke her past misery and limitation thanks to her loveable husband] "Heavenly Poison Body." Baek Ain is enlightened. There is a record of Heavenly Poison Body in Fan Gu''s study. Heavenly Poison Body is a Celestial Body of a low ranking, simr to Sage Physique, but better. It could help the wielder umte a hundred thousand poisons and enhance strength to several levels higher. ording to Fan Gu''s research, Heavenly Poison Body could only get attained through aplex and strenuous incubation method. During the childbearing stage, the woman should consume ten thousand kinds of poison and nurture her still-grown infant with them. It''s hical, but this is a dangerous Cultivation World where strength speaks more. Anyone wants power and will do anything for it. However, Yi Xian shattered Fan Gu''s research by evolving her Woeful Poison Body. If Baek Ain guesses correctly, her children. No, their children would obtain Heavenly Poison Body because of this. "Good wife, good wife." Baek Ain mumbled to himself, feeling proud. Baek Ain doesn''t mind protecting his wives from danger, but knowing they could put up a fight ease his worry. Of course, Yi Xian isn''t the only one who shocked him. Yafei used her rotating silver thread to attack, defend, and trap her enemy with a simple wrist flick. Even when someone tried to attack her from behind, she seemingly had eyes in the back of her head and made a defensive array. A woman with a golden spear in her hand was in utter disbelief. Her spear is peak grade for Dou Ancestor, yet it cannot sever these silver threads. She wasn''t weak in the slightest. Her cultivation base is "repetitively." praised by other Demonic Practitioners for reaching 6-Star Dou Ancestor at thirty-six. For the record, most Demonic Practitioners are better than most orthodox Dou Qi Practitioners. Just how durable are these threads? Bam! Yafei didn''t stay idle and sped her hand, forming another formation of silver thread. A gust of wind rushed and transformed into a giant silver fist to attack the spear-wielding woman. Swoosh! "AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!" A shriekes from the spear-wielding woman. The silver threads have invaded her body. She wanted to run by utilizing Spatial Strength but failed. "We are both Dou Ancestors... Do you think I''d let you use Spatial Strength? How naive." Yafei gently clenched her right hand. Boom! Sounds of explosion echoed in the spear-wielding woman''s body. The silver threads wrapped around her internal organs and burst like a balloon with extreme pressure. Yafei ignored the corpse tangled in her silver thread and moved her gaze to the other enemy. "Next." She said indifferently. On the other side, Baek Ain couldn''t help but p his hand marvelously at Yafei''s performance. Yafei didn''t possess an innate physique like Yi Xian, natural talents, and bloodline like Cai Lin, or reincarnated like Lan Rou, but her ability could top them. Unlike Baek Ain, a ssic Array Master, Yafei incorporated her Array Mastery into Rotating Silver Threads and created a domain where she could react and counter her enemy. She might be even better than Baek Ain in the constant set-up of Array Formation. Her activation speed is too fast. ''Good, only some 1-Star Dou Venerate left in the group. Fei and Xian could handle them.'' Baek Ain smiled slightly. Lan Rou observed her fellow sister''s wives and said, "They are growing well when we are away." "Yes." Cai Lin agreed while thinking about something. "It seems I have to reach the low Half-Saint Realm to maintain my high position in this harem." "What high position?" Lan Rou chuckled. "You moaned just like us in the bedroom." Cai Lin blushed and countered, "T-That was because Ain''s too good." It only took an hour for Yafei and Yi Xian to finish their enemy. Thebination of poison and entrapments are deadly, more so in the hand of masters. In the future, Yafei and Yi Xian will get known as Myriad Wise Goddess and Heavenly Poison Lady. Their names alone will make anyone tremble. Baek Ain looked at the piling corpse and waved his hand, sending some parasites to clean the area. He could also use two or three to be spies in the Jade Demon Sect. After reading recent memories of these corpses, Baek Ain rubbed his chin andmented, "We should continue our journey." "These people are just one of many groups Jade Demon Sect sent to catch Lan Rou." "What?!" They are surprised by this news. Lan Rou grumbled, "When I recover my cultivation base, I''ll destroy the Jade Demon Sect." "Don''t leave us behind, Sister Rou!" Yi Xian raised her fist. Yafei and Cai Lin nced at each other, nodding at Yi Xian''s words. Lan Rou smiled and returned, "Sure." Xue Rongrong frowned and asked, "Are we in a dire situation?" "These people should have gotten the news that you visited my tribe, My Lord. Sorry for theck of attention." She sounded ashamed. Baek Ain shook his head, "No, not really." "From their memories, the Jade Demon Sect used an artifact to spot Lan Rou''s location." "It''s not a big deal as long as we can mask Lan Rou''s aura." "Here, take this." He continued while giving the Nine Netherworld Ring to Lan Rou. He fixed the ring and increased the potency of Nine Netherbird''s Aura, making anyone who wore it no different than Magical Beast. Lan Rou put the ring onto her finger and said, "Nice ring." "Ain!" The three otherdies stared at Baek Ain. Baek Ain raised his hands helplessly and replied, "Yes, yes. I''ll make one for you too." After that, they continued their journey to the Western Region of the Dou Qi Continent. Surprisingly, they met a familiar yet lovely young woman on the way there. Chapter 136: Meeting Qing Lin Again Chapter 136: Meeting Qing Lin Again --- Chapter 133 --- After the ident of Soul-Recovering Medicine, the Western Region of the Dou Qi Continent was in chaos. Gu n dered antagonism against the factions participating in sieging the representatives of Gu n when attending the auction at the Heavenly Gathering n. Even though the atmosphere in the Central ins seems calm, several new bounties have been ced all over the area to avenge Gu n''s representative. It doesn''t directly link to Gu n, as they used other associates to put the bounty, so the other party can''t take revenge. Unless they areing to the front door of Gu n, that is. But that will be courting death. In a few days, a bounty war happened on the Central ins. People are getting chased and killed, cashing out wealth from the Ancient ns and other major factions. However, one person cannot be found nor killed in these past days. And that person was a youth named Xiao Yan, whose appearance was brief at the incident. Yet he sessfully steals the Soul-Recovering Medicine and runs away with the help of Dou Saint. Many people tried to search for his whereabouts due to bountiful rewards worth a fortune, but they couldn''t find him. These bounty hunters even searched the Jia Ma Empire and terrorized Xiao n, who lived in the North Northwest Region for almost a year. Even then, Xiao Yan didn''te out. His whole family was tortured and treated worse than ves by the bounty hunter. In the end, Xiao Yan gained another moniker. A heartless and wimpy thief. ... ... Baek Ain and his partners arrived at the long yet massive river connected to the open sea. After the interception of the Jade Demon Sect''s people, they decided to take an alternative route. It''s not that they were afraid of Jade Demon Sect, but they didn''t want to be annoyed. "Hmm, so this is Muddy Dragon River." Baek Ain observed the muddy river extending to several thousand miles. He could spot the interchange area of the muddy river to the sea because the brown water turned faint blue there. Hispanions also looked at the river with an amused expression. "Dragon Bank Estuaries..." Lan Roumented, frowning slightly. "Does that Magical Beast still live here? Or has it already reached the open sea?" Yi Xian noticed Lan Rou''s expression and asked, "What are you talking about, Sister Rou?" "Magical Beast?" Lan Rou nodded and exined, "When I lived as Orchid Ancestor, a powerful Magical Beast lived in the Muddy Dragon River." "It should be connected to the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe in a way or two." "When you lived was around four centuries ago, right?" Yao Ling confirmed Lan Rou''s statement, to which the silver-haired beauty responded with a nod. "Then, you must have talked about the Nine Serene Serpent Dragon Senior." "What a mouthful name." Yafei giggled slightly. Cai Lin''s mouth twitched because she technically evolved from being the Queen of Snakemen to Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. That''s one more wordpared to Nine Serene Serpent Dragon. She looked away and mumbled, "Maybe I should change my title in the future." Xue Rongrong sensed something and warned them, "Something ising." The Muddy Dragon River suddenly shook and sshed water everywhere. Baek Ain erected a Dou Qi shield, activating his Ashen''s Eyes to see the surroundings more clearly. He was surprised to see arge swarm of Magical Beast under this muddy water. It''s not just one or two Magical Beasts, but hundreds if not thousands of them. Not to mention these Magical Beasts are Rank 5 to 7, possessing human-like intelligence. A muddy water pir shot up abruptly, revealing a gigantic serpentine body. Covered by streamline-shaped white scales, a snake-type Magical Beast appeared before their eyes. It stretched over a hundred miles and was topped by two curved greenhorns, matching the charmed green eyes. "Hmm, those green eyes..." Baek Ain murmured to himself. Meanwhile, hispanions were shocked. "What the fuck." Yi Xian blurted straightforwardly. Yafei couldn''t feel the strength of this massive serpent and couldn''t help but question something solemnly. "Rank 9 Magical Beast, there is no other exnation." She was sure of her guess. Cai Lin frowned at this serpent because she could feel her Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python''s Bloodline churned slightly. It had never happened before. "A serpent with curved horns. Serpentine Dragon." Lan Rou recalled her memories. "This fellow''s bloodline has mutated." "Wait, who''s that?" Everyone watched a small figure standing on the Serpentine Dragon''s head. It was a youngdy in a green robe, her dainty green eyes marked with unique patterns and her loose green hair scattered by the winds. Her appearance looks like a refined young nobledy. "Qing..." "Qing Lin?" Baek Ain recognized the youngdy immediately. "Huh? Stop joking, Ain. How could that cute Qing Lin-!" Yi Xian was about to refute Baek Ain''s im, but the youngdy they talked about changed her expression to this excited, bubbly one and jumped to their side. "Shit, It is Her!" Qing Linnded on the dock near them and ran away to Baek Ain, staring at him with bright eyes. Baek Ain chuckled and opened his arms, "Go on." Qing Lin hugged Baek Ain tightly and even sniffed his scent. They hadn''t met for more than seven months, so she longed for his existence. "Boss-!" "Call me Brother Ain." Baek Ain said when she was about to refer to him as boss. Qing Lin let out a satisfied smile and uttered excitedly, "Hehe, Brother Ain~! I missed you~!" "It''s been a while since we met, Qing Lin." Baek Ain patted Qing Lin''s head, making her squeal. The skinny girl he saved in the Tager Desert one and a half years ago has grown into a fine youngdy. She''s evolving from a weak duck to a beautiful swan. Amusing analogy, but Baek Ain couldn''t express his feelings fully. "Hi, Sister Xian, Sister Fei, Instructor Rou." Qing Lin greeted the others with a bow. But she awkwardly stopped when spotting Cai Lin. "And this woman?" "Y-You''re Queen Medusa! Big Brother Ain, run away!" She realized and hurriedly warned Baek Ain while seemingly controlling the massive serpentine dragon with her pupils'' ability. "I''ll handle this monster for you!" ROAR!!! The serpentine dragon roared at Cai Lin. Cai Lin raised her brow as Cai Lin''s aura exploded, reaching 5-Star Dou Venerate instantly. "How?!" Yafei and Yi Xian''s eyes widened in disbelief. But to Baek Ain and Cai Lin, the answer is clear. "Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. I see that you were born in my n. That exined how you despised me." Cai Lin sighed sadly. "It seems me being a Queen cannot hide the ugliness of the Snake People." "Come. Attack me, little girl." "I''ll ept your hatred." "I don''t hate Snake People." Qing Lin indifferently retorted. "I just hated you for hurting Big Brother Ain..." Baek Ainughed helplessly on the side. Even Yafei, Yi Xian, and Lan Rouughed just like him, confusing Elder Xue Rongrong and Yao Ling. Cai Lin was confused. Even though she had watched Baek Ain''s journey from the Jia Ma Empire to this moment, sometimes she took a short nap to fasten her evolution. She could only recall a few things about this green-haired girl. "Hurry up, Sisters! Run!" Qing Lin was emotional. "PFFT-! HAHAHAHA~!" Yi Xian couldn''t hold herughter. Baek Ain patted Qing Lin and exined, "She''s with us." "Don''t worry. That woman won''t do anything bad because I''ve tamed the big baddie, Queen Medusa." "Who tamed me, huh?" Cai Lin fiercely red at Baek Ain. "Really?" Qing Lin frowned, summoning other snake-type beasts from the dimension inside her pupils. Baek Ain appeared behind Cai Lin and pped her ass gently, "Yup." Pa! "Hnn~!" Cai Lin moaned lightly because Baek Ain applied Nirvana Touch in that p. "Y-You!" Baek Ain innocently picked Cai Lin''s hand and added, "See?" "She didn''t try to do anything bad to me." Qing Lin blinked her green eyes and nodded, "Okay, as expected of Big Brother Ain." "You even tamed Queen Medusa." "HAHAHAHAHA~!" Yi Xian is dying ofughter at this sight. Yi Xian and Lan Rou only giggled, trying to maintain their looks. Cai Lin huffed and gazed at Yi Xian, giving the poisonousdy a cold yet calcting look. "Just you wait..." She vowed silently. "Anyway, how did you reach Western Region?" Baek Ain changed the topic of conversation. Qing Lin blushed and answered, "It''s actually like this..." Chapter 137: Another Secret Realm? Chapter 137: Another Secret Realm? --- Chapter 134 --- Qing Lin fumbled with her fingers and exined the journey she had walked on so far, "So, when was thest time we parted... The teacher and I returned to Sky Serpent Mansion, only to find an elder discovering a map to an explored Secret Realm." "My teacher was too excited and immediately brought me there." "And we got stranded for months with no backups. I survived by controlling every snake-type Magical Beast in the secret realm and somehow bing one of its rulers." "Months have passed quickly, and I''ve tried every way to get out of that ce until one day, I discovered a peak Rank 8 Magical Beast White-Scaled Serpentine Dragon guarding a water canal." "We fought for a month before I sessfully tamed him. He''s quite an opponent." She nced at the massive Serpentine Dragon, telling it toe closer. Patting the Magical Beast, Qing Lin put on a solemn expression and exined, "But things aren''t over yet." "Does this have something to do with other rulers? You did mention being one of them." Baek Ain suddenly asked. Qing Lin blushed in shame as she answered, "Yes..." "I-I''mckingpared to Big Brother Ain and Sisters, so I only conquered 1/4 of the Mellowing Serpent Dragon Secret Realm." "Mellowing Serpent Dragon Secret Realm!!" Yao Ling''s eyes widened in disbelief. "Are you telling the truth, youngdy?" "Um, yeah? Of course, I''m telling the truth." Qing Lin answered while looking at this bizarre woman. "I''d never lie to Big Brother Ain." Everyone believed Qing Lin. The amount of conviction she had in Baek Ain wouldn''t get belittled by other feelings. "1/4 of the Secret Realm isn''t a bad achievement." Baek Ain chuckled before giving Qing Lin more pats. He showered her with affection and made Cai Lin somewhat vexed. "Can you exin more about the other rulers, though?" "Mm, okay." Qing Lin nodded slightly. "The Mellowing Serpent Dragon Realm is a vast in separated into four areas. ording to my research over six months, this Secret Realm is where Mellowing Serpent Dragon buried himself." "The Muddy River, Forest King''s Domain, Ghost King''s Pce, and Serpent Dragon Grave." "I was teleported to the Muddy River with my teacher. Its original ruler is Rank 9 Nine-Headed Boa Snake, which I have tamed." "Upon noticing my reign, other rulers started attacking me. My cultivation base is severelycking, as you can see. I''m only 5-Star Dou Venerate." "However, my pupils'' power helped me a lot. I''ve been fending off those Magical Beasts for months and survived the bitter fight. They are old fogies who don''t know where to stop..." The corner of Yafei and Yi Xian''s mouths simultaneously twitched when hearing Qing Ling''s humbleness on her cultivation base. A reminder, they are still hard-stuck at the 10-Star Dou Ancestor Realm. They have this urge to bully her for some reason. Baek Ain chuckled and said, "Continue, Qing Lin." Qing Lin enjoyed Baek Ain''s pats and continued, "Those rulers are Rank 9 Magical Beasts also. They are Diamond Ape King, Weeping Shadow Bat, and Three-Horned Dragon." "I lightly injured them with my parasites'' specialty, but Rank 9 is too strong. And my pupil''s power is severely limited to Snake-type Magical Beast, so it could only make them feel dizzy for a second or two." "Fighting against three Rank 9 Magical Beasts isn''t easy. I couldn''t do it with confidence a few months ago." "Big Brother Ain, you''re stronger than me. How could that be?" Qing Lin giggled innocently. Baek Ain shook his head as he told the truth. Before discovering the Sage Kingdom, or else known as the Behemoth Paradise now, Baek Ain wasn''t confident enough to fight Half-Saint Expert. Qing Lin still didn''t realize the cheating power of her pupils. She literally could increase her cultivation base by enving more snake-type Magical Beasts. That sounds ambiguous at first nce, but imagine a thousand, if not ten thousand, Rank 7 to 9 Magical Beasts supplying Qing Lin with their strength. She just stated one of her tamed Magical Beasts was Rank 9. That should be enough to put into perspective just how powerful and unfair her innate talent is. Her cultivation is the same as Baek Ain, and he''s a System fricking user. He transmigrated to this world, for fuck sake. Still, it doesn''t mean Qing Lin''s strength isparable to Baek Ain''s. If we use RPG terms, Qing Lin would be a Beast Tamer while Baek Ain''s All-Round Cheater ss. Since she focused on one aspect, her strength will be more prominent in that field. "Elder Yao Ling, are you interested in the Secret Realm?" Baek Ain smiled at Yao Ling. Yao Ling clicked her tongue, "Of course I am." "Who wouldn''t?" "Me." Qing Lin raised her hand innocently. "I just want to get out of that bothersome ce." "Why am I not surprised..." Yao Ling rolled her eyes. Baek Ain pped his hand and returned, "Then, it''s settled. The Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe will help us conquer the Mellowing Serpent Dragon Secret Realm." "As for the reward, we will do a 19:1 split." "And our tribe is theter split, isn''t it?" Yao Ling sighed helplessly. Even if she asked more, she probably got a little increase in this split. Baek Ain expanded his sense andmented, "We are not alone in this area as Qing Lin and her Serpentine Dragon''s appearance gained a lot of attention." "Rou, cover us." "Got it." Lan Rou created a thick mist all over the Muddy Dragon River. "Qing Lin, the path toward the Secret Realm. Is it still open or not?" Baek Ain asked while gazing toward the Muddy Dragon River. Qing Lin shook her head and replied, "No, it''s closed." "The only way we unlock the Secret Realm''s entrance is by using the blood essence of the Serpentine Dragon, which Little White has. However, his blood essence bes weaker after I unlocked the entrance once, so our chance is to wait for a week." "Blood essence... I''ll solve the problemter." Baek Ain thought of using his Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s bloodline to trigger the Serpent Dragon''s recovery, but that would kill the Magical Beast. His other option is using an Alchemy Pill. "Let''s go to the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python first." "Okay." Everyone responded in agreement. Yao Ling escorted them to a secret route by crossing the Muddy Dragon River and using an underground path, which was "actually." excavated several hundred years ago. They soon arrived at the yellow-colored waterfall. Baek Ain was fascinated by the yellow color of the waterfall andmented, "So much Earth Dou Qi in this water." "No wonder Nine Serene Deep Ground Python was blessed with Earth Elements. You guys are living with it." Yao Ling lifted her nose proudly, "Hehehe~! It is nothing." "This waterfall is just a small flow connected to the Nine Serene Spring." "Once you visit the Nine Serene Spring, you''ll be even more surprised!" "I hope so. My expectation is hard to please." Baek Ain has seen too many amazing things in this world. "Hmm, this smell?" "Blood, someone is fighting outside!" They keenly observed the surrounding area from the other side of the waterfall curtain, seeing two individuals fight. Yao Ling recognized both of them. "Leader! First Elder!" Chapter 138: One-Shotting a Dou Saint Chapter 138: One-Shotting a Dou Saint --- Chapter 135 --- "Leader! First Elder!" Yao Ling cried in surprise. Outside the waterfall curtain, a skinny-looking elderly with untamed long white hair fought against a ck-clothed man with short white hair. Their appearances are somewhat simr to each other, despite the opposite build. "YAO XIAOTIAN! If I didn''t kill you today, I''m not a leader of the tribe anymore!" The skinny-looking elder roared in anger. The ck-clothed man named Yao Xiaotian grumbled as he carefully dodged his brother''s attack. "Yao Ming, your era will end... When the Saintess arrived, I''d marry her and be the true chieftain!" He confidently said. Crack! Behind the waterfall, Baek Ain leaned on the cave wall and made arge crack with his grip. "What did he say?" A rare, cold smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face. "Uh, oh. Someone is going to die!" Yi Xianmented instantly. Cai Lin''s expression turned ugly as someone nned to marry her upon arriving at the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe. She nced at Yao Ling, expecting the elder to answer her irritation. Yao Ling''s back ran down with cold sweats because she didn''t know about this. Her job is to protect Saintess Cai Lin from harm and escort her back to the tribe, just like how Xue Rongrong does to Baek Ain. A bitter expression formed on Yao Ling''s face as she exined, "Saintess, I didn''t know anything about this marriage n of the First Elder. The information I received from the tribe doesn''t specify this." "Is that so?" Cai Lin rolled her eyes. It seemed the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe had separated into two parties. "Ain, I want-!" Before Cai Lin could finish her words, Baek Ain presumed the state of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe andshed out of the cave. He pulled his Earth Cleaver and chased after Yao Xiaotian. [Golden Crow''s Possession] [Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique] [Apocalyptic Druid of Pride] Baek Ain''s whole body surged with power as his cultivation shot up to the Middle Stage of the Half-Saint Realm. And not only that but Baek Ain''s overall physical strength and control over five fundamental elements reached the sage-like stage, which could be equal to a Dou Saint. However, Baek Ain is stillcking in some ways. Yao Xiaotian is 1-Star Dou Saint, so Baek Ain doesn''t want to hold back. [Howl of Sovereign White Tiger] ROAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!! A mighty tiger''s roar echoed in the area, stunning both Yao Xiaotian and Yao Ming. Baek Ain brandished the Earth Cleaver with de Intent and Soul Power to the fullest. He arrived at Yao Xiaotian''s side and swung his de with all his might. "de Orbit..." "Light Annihtion!" A destructive aura covered Baek Ain''s de, turning his formerly white de Intent into ferocious crimson light. The light expanded and twisted rapidly, bing an enormous de that struck Yao Xiaotian''s body. SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!!! The de''s light illuminated the area and sliced everything within one hundred miles radius in half. Several mountains got halved, leaving a sizzling t top. "Don''t even think about running away." "You dare to think of stealing my wife? Die!" Baek Ain''s cold voice reverberated as he cut Yao Xiaotian''s soul into a thousand pieces. [Ding! You have killed an Intermediate 1-Star Dou Saint] [Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) activated upon Yao Xiaotian''s counter-attack against the Host] [You have obtained Yao Xiaotian''s Iplete Memory and two of his skills] [Passive Skill: Acting(S)] [Active Skill: Puppeteers(B)] Baek Ain deactivated his transformation and felt a massive loss of Dou Qi Energy. Thatst attack consumed too much energy. He reviewed Yao Xiaotian''s Iplete Memory and frowned because he discovered the screwed guys to control Cai Lin when she arrived at the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe. Upon arrival, Yao Xiaotian will try to seduce Saintess Cai Lin. And if he doesn''t meet his goal, Yao Xiaotian would use the aphrodisiac and mind-controlling Dou Technique he learned from the Hall of Souls. The skill Puppeteers confirmed it. Baek Ain rubbed his head and nced at the skinny-looking elder, observing the shocked expression. The Howl of Sovereign White Tiger''s effect only stunned them for a few milliseconds, but that was enough for Baek Ain to slip in and kill Yao Xiaotian. They stared at each other silently. The mood is awkward as fuck. A momentter, the skinny-looking elder sighed and bowed toward Baek Ain respectfully. "My name is Yao Ming, the Chief of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe. Thank you for assisting me in killing my revolting brother." "Likewise, my name is Baek Ain." Baek Ain introduced, leaving Yao Ming speechless. Yao Ming''s droopy eyes blinked as he uttered, "D-Don''t tell me you''re the Saint of the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe?" "I did hear you''de with the Saintess, but this exceeded my belief in you... You''re much stronger than I expected." "Is that supposed to be a bad or good thing?" Baek Ain let out a heartfulugh. Yao Mingughed slightly and returned, "Haha, It''s a good thing." "After all, you''re the Spouse of our Saintess." "Aren''t you sad that I just killed your people? He should be your blood-rted brother, no?" Yao Ming''s expression turned from calm to helpless and angry before bing tranquil again. "He deserved it." He cursed with a huff. "He was trying to seize my position with the help of Hall of Souls." "At first, I didn''t notice anything, but it was toote when I realized. Yao Xiaotian has controlled almost everyone in the tribe and drove them against me." "My only choice is to drive him here, far away from the tribe, or the consequence will be dire. Everyone will die under my hand." He stared at Baek Ain and continued, "The Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe will be forever in debt toward you, Nether Saint." Baek Ain waved his hand and casually replied, "It''s nothing." "I killed that guy because he dared to say something about marrying my wife in my presence." "My pride won''t allow it-!" Baek Ain stopped and noticed the effect of Superbia''s Stigmata. He pped his forehead internally and mumbled, ''Shit! Will I p someone to get my wives'' names out of their mouths in the future?'' "Ah, no wonder." Meanwhile, Yao Ming nodded in understanding. But deep inside, Yao Ming is taking note of Baek Ain''s nature and wishes no one provokes the youth''s wives in the future. He''s fully aware that Baek Ain''s cultivation base of 5-Star Dou Venerate is just a mask to cover his monstrosity. If Yao Ming didn''t watch Baek Ain kill Yao Xiaotian with a single, he''d not believe it either. That power is something only Dou Saint could wield, yet this white-haired youth still exceeds him. Even 2-Star Dou Saint like Yao Ming shivered upon the thought of defending himself against Baek Ain''s Light Illumination. That''s just courting death. "Leader." Yao Ling suddenly approached them. Yao Ming smiled and said, "Good work, Third Elder." "You''reing with our esteemed guests at the right moment." "If you arete by a day-!" "No, if you arete by half a day, something disastrous will happen." Yao Ling acted humbled, "No, Leader. I''m just doing my job." "Anyway, we should stabilize the tribe first." "Mm." Yao Ming nodded in agreement. "Yao Xiaotian has used the mind-controlling Dou Technique to create chaos. Our tribe''s members are currently fighting against each other." Baek Ain chuckled andmented, "Well, something easy like that can get solved easily." "Qing Lin, you can do it, right?" "Yes." Qing Lin shed to Baek Ain''s side and started summoning hundreds of snake-type Magical Beasts. Her eyes changed color and gained a unique pattern. "T-This is Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils!!!" Yao Ming was dumbfounded. He trembled in fear because these eyes were the nemesis of all snake-type Magical Beasts. Chapter 139: A Reckless Plan? Chapter 139: A Reckless n? --- Chapter 136 --- Qing Lin controlled a wave of snake-type Magical Beast andmanded them to sweep over the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe. At first nce, it looks like the tribe got attacked by an outsider, but the truth is always confusing. Who would have thought these Magical Beasts helped the tribe? A wry smile appeared on Yao Ming and Yao Ling''s faces. They observed the situation with a bitter feeling deep in their hearts, knowing their tribe was indebted to this youngdy. "The real things are very different from the record." Yao Mingmented while looking at Qing Lin''s Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. He has heard many things about these terrifying innate talents, but seeing them himself is a different experience. Fortunately, such a powerful ability won''t affect someone with a firm mind and a strong bloodline like himself. The same goes for the Tribe''s Elder Yao Ling and Saintess Cai Lin. ''At best, she could stun me for a few seconds. But it is still deadly in any situation.'' Yao Ming sighed in wryness. Yes, He was thankful that the possessor of Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils wasn''t an enemy. They only have to wait an hour for Qing Lin to gather all the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe members in a deadlock before controlling them with her pupils'' power. Of course, Qing Lin didn''t mark these people with her power and broke the mind-controlling Dou Technique cast by Yao Xiaotion. "Done." She said, giving Baek Ain a hopeful look. Baek Ain patted Qing Lin''s head and replied, "Good job." "Have a rest. Controlling these snake-type Magical Beasts must consume your mental energy a lot, after all." Qing Lin nodded andnded on a winged serpent nearby, recovering her mental energy by meditating. Yao Ling was about to send his gratitude for helping the tribe, but seeing Qing Lin''s condition, heughed helplessly and told Baek Ain to stay like it was their home. He quickly left to fix the tribe''s problem, leaving Yao Ling by their side. Cai Lin and others approached, staring at Qing Lin in a new light. This girl bes so monstrous in less than a year. "Follow me. I''ll escort all of you to the Nine Serene Pce." Yao Ling led them to a magnificent-looking pce. It''s entirely made of white brick but turned yellowish because of the reflection of the Nine Serene Spring nearby. [Ding! Do you want to Sign In to the Nine Serene Pce?] Alicia''s voice suddenly echoed in Baek Ain''s head. Baek Ain was surprised but didn''t sign in immediately. His attention was "solely." focused on the Nine Serene Spring, where he could obtain richer rewards. Not to mention he could sign in more tomorrow. "No rush." Baek Ain swiped away the system panel. Cai Lin nced and asked, "Did you say something?" "No." Baek Ain smiled innocently. "It must have been your feelings." "This pce is the right ce to increase your cultivation''s speed." "Hmm, that''s true, I suppose." Cai Lin nodded after thinking about it for a while. She wasted all her time to reach this tribe, and it was worth it. With the help of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Tribe, Cai Lin can be a Half-Saint Expert in a week or two. Her foundation is solid due to the long-evolution process of bing the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python and the variant of Behemoth''s Bloodline. Time passes quickly as Yao Ling introduces many things about the tribe to them. Others attentively listened to her while Baek Ain casually used his Parallel Thinking and scanned the surrounding area. Yao Ling''s voice slowly bes the background noise. Baek Ain''s Mental Energy swept over countless mountains before returning to the Nine Serene Spring. Theke was huge. The water in it was deep-yellow. There seemed to be traces of a fresh-blood-like luster flowing in this deep-yellow color. Wisps of pale-yellow vapor mixed with the faint blood and seeped out of it. The smoke rose and whizzed to the sky. Baek Ain couldn''t help but sigh because the wonder of the Cultivation World was like flowers full of thorns. This yellowke appeared beautiful, but anyone with a weak constitution will melt rapidly. The Nine Serene Deep Ground Python shouldn''t have trouble swimming in the Nine Serene Spring as their bodies and genes were "literally." used to it. A bright yet dangerous idea shed in Baek Ain''s head. He doesn''t know if this idea would work, but it''s worth trying. ''What do you think, Alicia?'' [I think it''s usible, Host] Alicia responded softly. [With Fan Gu''s research on genes, you should be able to adhere to this n on the right path. It is dangerous, but what kind of cultivators don''t have hardship?] [However, you might have to create some pills to promote the gene''s growth and evolution first. Attaining Sage Physique isn''t an easy task] Baek Ainughed inside andmented, ''Well, create a new file then.'' Two hourster. "Ain?" "Ain?! Are you listening?" Yi Xian shook her lover''s body back and forth, but he remained still on the cushion. She even pinched his cheeks, only to discover his eyes stared at the thin air. The poisonousdy sighed because this happens more often now. In the past, Baek Ain wouldn''t be this crazy in his research. Then, again. Yi Xian knew very well he was doing this for them. Baek Ain never does pointless things. Well, maybe sometimes when hezed around. "Hmm? What are you doing?" Baek Ain returned to normal. His work mode has turned off. Yi Xian pursed her lips and said, "I''ve been calling you for ages. Elder Yao Ling told us to familiarize ourselves with the surrounding because the Nine Serene ce possesses potent yet pure Dou Qi energy." "Even if you were a Half-Saint, you had to adapt to the surroundings first." "What if I''m a Saint?" Baek Ain tilted his head, smiling in amusement. Yi Xian snorted, "I know your smart ass is going to ask that, so I raised my hand like a good student at Elder Yao Ling earlier." "The Nine Serene Spring wouldn''t affect Dou Saint much. The Dou Saints have transformed their bodies to amodate the natural Dou Qi of the surrounding and Spatial Strength." Baek Ain smiled as he knew the answer already. He just wanted to tease Yi Xian. Who would expect Yi Xian to be this thoughtful? If the situation wasn''t so packed, Baek Ain would have married her and others already. Thinking about marrying Yi Xian, Baek Ain couldn''t help but wonder about his promise to Qing Lin. The naive young girl has be a refined youngdy. She''s a fully grown adult by this world''s standard. Baek Ain shook his head and mumbled, "I''ll just follow the natural flow." "Where are the others?" He asked Yi Xian. "Them?" Yi Xian chuckled helplessly. "They visited the house spa on the left wing area of the Nine Serene Pce." "..." Baek Ain was speechless. They still have the time to visit the spa. "Women." "Hey, I''m one of them too, okay. Don''t judge us! We need to take care of ourselves!" Yi Xian huffed at Baek Ain. "Unless you wanted ugly wives, that is." "That won''t happen." Baek Ain chuckled confidently. "And why so? Mister." Yi Xian narrowed her eyes. Baek Ain kissed Yi Xian''s cheeks and answered, "Because all of you are beautiful on the inside." "That''s all that matters." Yi Xian blushed slightly andined, "Bah! You smooth criminal!" ... ... The night arrived at the Nine Serene Pce, and Baek Ain visited the Nine Serene Spring. He dived into theke, coating himself in Dou Qi energy and Spatial Strength. After exploring for a whole, he then heard a ring. [Ding! Do you want to Sign In to the Nine Serene Spring''s Core?] "Hehehe, of course." Chapter 140: Accepting Qing Lins Feelings Chapter 140: epting Qing Lin''s Feelings --- Chapter 137 --- [Ding!] [You have received 10x The Essence of Nine Serene Spring, 2x Nine Serene Defying Serpent''s Backbone, and 1x Pure Nine Serene Defying Serpent''s Bloodline] [Name: Nine Serene Spring''s Essence] [Type: Treasure/Consumable] [Grade: SS] [Description: Essence birthed from the long concentration of Nine Serene Spring, containing rich Earth Dou Qi and fierce quality. It could get used to promote one''s physique to a higher level or refine high-tiered medicine with it] [Name: Nine Serene Defying Serpent Backbone] [Type: Material/Consumable] [Grade: SS] [Description: The backbone of Nine Serene Defying Serpent, possessing a trace of Ancient Earth Dou Qi. If used to cultivate or refine treasure, there is a high chance of manifesting Ancient Earth Dou Qi and the Defying Serpent''s Spirit] [Name: Nine Serene Defying Serpent''s Bloodline] [Type: Magical Beast''s Bloodline] [Grade: SS+] [Description: Bloodline of the Nine Serene Defying Serpent. Why is the Magical Beast called Defying Serpent? The Nine Serene Serpent has sessfully swallowed a young Yellow Dragon and overturned its fate, bing an early-stage Divine Beast!] [Upon absorbing the Nine Serene Defying Serpent''s Bloodline, there is a considerable chance to obtain Nine Serene Defying Serpent''s Progeny Spirit and Yellow Dragon''s Earth Control] Baek Ain blinked in surprise. He scanned over the three system panels of his rewards, then chuckled like a fool. He already guessed the origin of the Nine Serene Spring. A miraculous ce like this was "always." created by chance, and luck corrted with auspiciousness. Since the Nine Serene Serpent wanted to defy its fate, it fought the center of Symbolic Beasts. The yellow dragon was by any means not weak, even the young ones, so to swallow such a powerful Magical Beast sure was heaven-defying. Yet the Nine Serene Serpent seeded and evolved into the Nine Serene Defying Serpent. Unfortunately, the Magical Beast-! No, the early-stage Divine Beast seemed to have died here, and its essence nourished theke into bing Nine Serene Spring. As the reason for the Divine Beast''s death? Baek Ain didn''t know or care. All that matters is the fact he could be more powerful. "Should I give the bloodline to Cai Lin?" Baek Ain pondered for a bit before shaking his head. Being the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python means Cai Lin is no lower than Nine Serene Defying Serpent. On the contrary, giving it to Cai Lin would make her cultivation redundant and cause little to no result. Not to mention the variant of Behemoth''s Bloodline she got from him is better than this Serpent''s Bloodline. "What about Yafei? She didn''t have any powerful bloodline and unique constitution." However, Baek Ain immediately shook his head again. What''s unique about Yafei is that she could meticulously create ns one after another with her bright mind to ensure her victory. She disliked a frontal assault as her focus is "mainly." centered around the Rotating Silver Threads technique. This bloodline would help Yafei''s cultivation, but the sudden change will cause negative results in her battle prowess. Baek Ain could give the variant Behemoth''s Bloodline to Yafei and make her stronger. However, Unlike Cai Lin, who leeched on Baek Ain for over a year, Yafei''s direct contact with Baek Ain was through their bed exercise. It wasn''t effective for truly assimting the rough and dominating bloodline of Behemoth. "Bloodline Grafting through Dual Cultivation is possible. Still, I need to create the Dou Technique, for that matter." Baek Ain sighed deeply. [You can use it yourself, Host] Aliciamented casually. [When your body evolved to the Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique, you should have noticed that Water and Earth Elements arecking] "But didn''t the system use many of my treasures to rece the elements to stabilize the evolution?" "Don''t tell me it''s not enough?" Baek Ain frowned at the system. [...] [Well, recements are recements at the end of the day] [It''s only temporary stabilizers, you still need the "real." things to unlock your physique''s potential] Baek Ain rolled his eyes. The amount of treasure Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique used a while ago made his heart bleed. They are so precious that he didn''t dare to use them wastefully unless the situation was demanding. He sighed and swam up, leaving the Nine Serene Spring. Brushing his hair, Baek Ain grabbed the essence of the Nine Serene Spring and observed the golden liquid inside a vial. "Rich energy, helpful for foundation and cultivation''s speed, especially people from the Snake''s Origin." "I''ll make a medicinal pill to help Cai Lin breakthrough into the Half-Saint Realm. As for Qing Ling, I should ask her first if she wants to strengthen her Snake''s Origin." "Aih, I don''t have much time. The deadline on annihting Hall of Souls'' is ticking." Baek Ain kicked the ground and soared to the sky, rapidly shing until he reached Nine Serene Pce. Qing Lin stayed in her room and hummed at the sky. She smiled from time to time, reminiscing about her life. She sensed Baek Ain but didn''t stop humming. "Big Brother Ain, what do you think about the moon tonight?" Baek Ain nced at the white moon in the sky and replied, "Beautiful." "I thought so~!" Qing Lin giggled happily. "You know... When I got trapped in the Mellowing Serpent Dragon Secret Realm, I always remembered your promise to ept my feelings. That''s my driving force to survive." "My hatred toward Snake People doesn''t matter. It couldn''t help me be stronger, but my feelings toward you, my savior, did." "I don''t want to die alone..." "If possible... I want to die by your side, grow older, and have some kids to continue my small gift." Baek Ain smiled and sat beside her, "You''re doing great, Qing Lin." "I didn''t notice it before, but you have matured." "Aih, my promise. It seems I have to fulfill it earlier." "Big Brother, y-you." Qing Lin slightly trembled when hearing Baek Ain''s words. She felt a fluttering butterfly all over her body, not just her stomach. She tried to suppress it but couldn''t and blurt, "R-Realy?" "People who lie are struck by lightning ten thousand times, you know?" Baek Ain shook his head and lifted Qing Lin''s chin, staring at her eyes silently for a few seconds. She blushed hard, feeling the warmness of Baek Ain''s hand on her chin. "Here, the proof." Baek Ain took her lips. Qing Lin''s eyes widened in shock, happiness, and relief. She enjoyed Baek Ain''s kiss as the godly man she fell in love with slowly led her to unknown territory. Under the moonlight, the youngdy finally experienced adulthood. ... ... Qing Lin sheepishly looked at Baek Ain''s hazel gold eyes. They are so beautiful under the faint moonlight, giving her a sense of warmth. Baek Ain ced Qing Lin on the soft bed and massaged her tense muscle with Nirvana Touch. Soon, her breath gradually became heavier as the hazy yet hot sensation climbed from herher region. "Fueh~!" Qing Lin let out a sigh. Baek Ain chuckled, "We just got started, Qing Lin." "You should feel your muscle loosened, right?" "Mmm~!" Qing Lin nodded, covering her chest timidly. Baek Ain kissed her lips again, but this time yed her tongue more and made a lewd noise in the room. Their French kisses continued for minutes until Qing Lin gasped for air. Qing Lin couldn''t contain it anymore and said, "B-Big Brother Ain, please take my virginity." "Make me your woman!" She continued with such conviction. "Very well." Baek Ain stretched his hand. Chapter 141: Popping Qing Lins Cherry~! Chapter 141: Popping Qing Lin''s Cherry~! --- Chapter 138 --- Qing Lin felt Baek Ain''s breath and was captivated by his manly scent, intoxicated in just a few milliseconds. She hugged him tightly and felt embarrassed because she had never felt like this in her whole life. The fluttering butterfly sensation has turned into this newfound lust. Is it because she is a virgin? Or is it because she just loved Baek Ain so much? Baek Ain stretched his hand and pulled Qing Lin''s clothes, a two-piece green martial robe from the Sky Serpent Mansion, and he could take it off easily. At first, Baek Ain rubbed Qing Lin''s stockings and dragged them down, revealing her snowy white thighs. He kissed Qing Lin''s thighs and applied a little Nirvana Touch, making her giggle. Then, Baek Ain massaged her inner thighs. A jolt of electricity finally reached Qing Lin''s inexperienced mind and caused her to yelp in surprise. "Mm~!" She bit her lips. It feels good. Baek Ain and Qing Lin hadn''t done anything dirty yet, but he made her feel like this. Qing Lin''s lower region moistened already and caused her white panties to be wet slightly. She blushed hard when noticing this. "B-Big Brother Ain." "It''s dirty down there..." Baek Ain flicked her forehead and replied, "It doesn''t matter, My little Qing Lin." "I don''t mind you being wet." "On the contrary, it''s good because you appreciated my touch." "Hehe, you really like me, huh?" Qing Lin couldn''t utter a word as Baek Ain pulled her panties slowly. His warm hand made her nervous. Baek Ain went down and licked her lower lips. "Mmhn~!" He kept stimting Qing Lin''s virgin pussy, gently licking her pink entrance. A few minutes have passed, and Qing Lin''s breathing is like she has been running a marathon. She was on the verge of orgasm when Baek Ain suddenly explored deeper with his tongue. Qing Lin raised her hips instinctively and moaned, "Aahhn~!" Even though Qing Lin masturbated at the thought of Baek Ain a few times, she never thought the real thing would be this amazing. It felt like she was above the nine clouds, free of stress. After a while, Qing Lin calmed herself down. She looked down and saw Baek Ain''s teasing smile. Qing Lin pouted adorably, "Big Brother Ain, stop teasing me." "Make me your woman already." "Hehe~!" Baek Ain shook his head. He raised his finger at Qing Lin, making her confused. Baek Ain trailed his finger on her martial robe and released a faint de intent, cutting the buttons. As the buttons popped off, a pair of creamy white mountains with pink peaks appeared before Baek Ain''s eyes. They are perky, standing proudly. Baek Ain activated his Nirvana Touch and brushed Qing Lin''s mountains'' peak. She shuddered and let out a small moan. ''What was that?!'' Qing Lin was shocked. ''He only brushed me lightly.'' Of course, Baek Ain noticed this and chuckled wickedly inside. He rubbed Qing Lin''s shoulders and trailed his hand gradually to her chest. "Brother Ain~!" Qing Lin released a pleasant groan every time Baek Ain kneed her flesh. "Ahn~!" "Ahn~!" Baek Ain maintained his smile and firmly sank his hands into Qing Lin''s C-cup breasts. They aren''t big or small, perfectly capturing the medium charm of youth. Qing Lin could still grow bigger in the future but for now. Baek Ain would let her experience the sweetness of first love. He cannot be so rough, no? He couldn''t help but imagine himself like a big bad wolf who dragged an innocentdy into his den. Baek Ain caressed Qing Lin''s scattered hair, putting them away so he could see her face. Those eyshes. That cute little nose. Her lips are pink. But what caught Baek Ain off guard was her eyes. "Beautiful." He praised Qing Lin. Qing Lin blinked and returned, "You''re handsome too, Big Brother." "Call me Ain if you want us to be more intimate." "B-But that''d be disrespectful..." "Qing Lin..." Baek Ain stared at her eyes warmly. "Since you wanted to be my woman, you have the right to call me dearly." "Well, you can call me Honey or Dear too." Qing Lin''s heart throbbed as she softly said, "T-Then, Husband." Baek Ain was stunned at her remark andughed because she was clever with her words. He pinched her little nose, "My little wife is clever." "Hehe~!" Qing Lin giggled when hearing that. Baek Ain unbuckled his pants and revealed a restrained beast behind his underwear. Qing Lin audibly gulped, "So big." "Can it fits inside me?" She added, muttering to herself. "Do you want to touch it?" Baek Ain suddenly blurted. Qing Lin nodded and approached Baek Ain sheepishly, rubbing her soft hand against the underwear. Her nose could smell Baek Ain''s manly scent. Unlike the rumor, Qing Lin didn''t smell anything fishy. All she smelled was the masculine yet wild scent of sweat. Her finger traveled onto Baek Ain''s balls, feeling the squishiness. Cough! Baek Ain faked a cough because his balls felt good, but the main course wasn''t that. "O-Oh." Qing Lin blushed, reaching for the brief and revealing the beast behind it. She has never seen so many snake-type Magical Beasts. Yet it was the first time Qing Lin had seen such a mighty python. As Baek Ain''s beast unrestrained, it fell onto Qing Lin''s face and made her eyes widen in surprise. With the fleshy yet meaty sensation on her face, Qing Lin instinctively opened her mouth and licked. Baek Ain was surprised, seeing Qing Lin savoring his dick with her little tongue and kissing the shaft a few times. Qing Lin seemed to follow her instinct, enjoying giving Baek Ain her oral service. She was about to swallow Baek Ain''s python with her mouth and saw it abruptly be bigger, standing up. Baek Ain''s dick is "finally." erected. "What? The python became an anaconda!" Qing Lin yelped while seizing the meaty rod. It feels hot andfortable in her hands. But Qing Lin didn''t stop licking. She became more determined and licked the tip of Baek Ain''s anaconda, shivering when testing his pre-cum. She took a deep breath and began putting Baek Ain''s anaconda on her lips, pushing her head down. She gagged when the anaconda entered the entrance of her throat. Baek Ain immediately eased Qing Lin by massaging the muscle around her neck. It calmed Qin Lin down, allowing her to swallow more into her throat. Slurp~! "Hnn~!" Qing Lin bobbed her head, giving Baek Ain an amateur blowjob. However, it has its charm. Baek Ain could feel Qing Lin''s soft lips and mouth. He hissed, "Yes, that''s good." "Keep going." Qing Lin felt Baek Ain''s anaconda at the back of her throat, squirming in delight. Thanks to his Nirvana''s Touch, she didn''t gag and could enjoy the sensation of deepthroating. Slurp~! Slurp~! "Mmp~!" "Little wifey, I''m cumming!" Baek Ain held Qing Lin''s head down, making her eyes widen in surprise. She felt the warm liquid traveling in her throat and shuddered. Plop~! She slowly lifted her head, unveiling Baek Ain''s anaconda. "Muah~!" She licked her lips hungrily and pouted, "I need more of that." "It''s delicious." Baek Ain shook his head and returned, "I''m sure your lower mouth wants it too." "Looks." "Eh?" Qing Lin looked down and saw her pink, virgin pussy was soaking wet. She flushed red, "T-This is..." Baek Ain kissed her forehead and said, "Haha, don''t worry." "Let me show you the new world, my little wifey." Qing Liny on the bed and watched Baek Ain rubbing his hardening anaconda around her pink entrance. She was nervous. But Baek Ain''s handsome and warm smile reassured her. Baek Ain ced his anaconda on her entrance and firmly said, "I''ll be gentle. Even though it would be slightly painfulter, my abilities will ease your pain and increase the pleasure." "Mm, do it..." Qing Lin nodded her head. Baek Ain gently moved his hip, pushing his anaconda into Qing Lin''s virgin entrance. She bit her lips for two seconds as the hymen broke, making blood drip out. It wasn''t much, but Baek Ain''s next movement caused her to shake slightly. [Nirvana Touch] [Golden Rod] Baek Ain''s Golden Rod prated Qing Lin''s pussy and made her experience heaven. "Ahn~!" "Mm~!" "Ooh, AAH~!" "Husband, you''re so big. You''re So Big!" Qing Lin''s pussy mped Baek Ain''s anaconda. She could feel her once-virgin hole starts taking its shape. Baek Ain pped back and forward, giving Qing Lin the best first experience possible. "UUUUUUUUUH~~!!!" "T-This is so gooD~!" Qing Lin moaned, grinning from ear to ear. She was happy. She was massively happy at this very moment. After all, her dream man has taken her first time. Qing Lin crossed her legs behind Baek Ain''s back and signaled him to go deeper. She knew he hadn''t gone all out. "Husband, can you show me more?" She asked with a pleading tone. Her eyes are burning with passion. "I want to experience everything~!" Baek Ain kissed her and answered, "Everything for my little wifey." "But first, I''ll make you cum." Qing Lin suddenly felt Baek Ain''s momentum increased. She moaned like crazy, feeling her pussy roughed by Baek Ain''s anaconda. However, She didn''t felt pain. None at all. Baek Ain pistoned his anaconda rapidly, pushing her to the edge of orgasm. "OOOOH~!" "Husband~!" "I-I''m ABOUT TO CUM, My pussy feeels SOOO GOOD~!!!" "Me too, little wifey~!" Baek Ain grunted, sping his hip toward Qing Lin. "CUMMING!" "AAAHHHHNNNNNNNNNN~!!!" Qing Lin finally tasted Baek Ain''s anaconda to the fullest. ... ... Baek Ain and Qing Lin fucked for hours, trying different positions and angles to get the best sex. Qing Lin''s mind got blown away as she could barely say anything aside from bbering about how good he was. Even then, Qing Lin enjoyed everything. She enjoyed it when Baek Ain filled her holes. She enjoyed his gentle and affectionate touches. She could clearly feel his love for her. Is itparable to her soon-to-be sister''s wives? Qing Lin doesn''t care because as long as Baek Ain reserves a spot in his heart for her, she''s the happiestdy-! No, the happiest woman in the world! The sun slowly descended to the sky, shining on the world. Qing Liny down on the bed, exhausted. She got tucked into a nket with a small smile on her face. She also has the most beautiful afterglow, seemingly sparkling. Baek Ain pecked her lips and said, "Have a good sleep, my little wifey." Qing Lin''s small smile widened, and she dreamed about her future with Baek Ain, surrounded by their kids. Chapter 142: Hells Guidance Array Chapter 142: Hell''s Guidance Array --- Chapter 139 --- Baek Ain walked out of Qing Lin''s room, sighing in relief. He was happy Qing Lin fell deeply in love with him but smiled helplessly because his responsibility increased again. The bigger his harem was, the higher Baek Ain must achieve to protect them. Not saying his harem is powerless. They are powerful and skillful women, maybe second only to his mastery, but what kind of man doesn''t protect his women and family? "See, Ain epted Qing Lin without a problem. We don''t have to do anything." A voice suddenly appeared from the hallway. And It was Yi Xian. Baek Ain frowned and nced there, finding his four lovers. Yi Xian has a cheeky smile on her beautiful face,ughing at Baek Ain as if she had expected him toe out of Qing Lin''s bedroom. Meanwhile, Yafei tried to maintain her calm noble look, but the smirk gave it away. As for Lan Rou, she casually shrugged and said, "I know this is going to happen sooner orter." "Qing Lin is mature enough. I don''t see any problem here." Cai Lin snorted, "Yeah, Ain has swallowed eight innocentdies. As expected of the perverted scrounger." The corner of Baek Ain''s mouth twitched as he countered, "What innocent. I was not even conscious when I took your first time." "It still counts!" Cai Lin crossed her arm, leaving Baek Ain speechless. Baek Ain sighed, "Whatever." "Can I have breakfast first? We''ll discuss the matter of the Mellowing Serpent Dragon Secret Realm while at it." "Sure." Lan Rou pulled Baek Ain into the dining room. Yafei followed with a giggle. And Yi Xian casuallymented, "Just be honest with yourself, Sister Cai Lin." "You''re jealous becausest night was supposed to be your turn, no?" "You can take my turn tonight. I''m trying to develop my Heavenly Poison Body even further anyway." She added with a grin. Cai Lin flushed and returned, "I don''t know what you are talking about, hmph!" "How cute of you, hehe~!" Yi Xianughed, chasing after Baek Ain. Cai Lin stared at Yi Xian''s back and mumbled, "Thank you." "I don''t know how long it would take to reach a Half-Saint Realm..." "The time I spend with Ain will be shorter soon." Cai Lin nced at Qing Lin''s bedroom. "What a lucky girl." It would be a lie if Cai Lin didn''t feel guilty about Qing Lin''s past. After all, she was the ruler of the Snake People, yet she couldn''tpletely control her subordinates. Ultimately, the best way to develop their sister-like rtionship is to know each other better. "Maybe I should be a better queen in the past..." Cai Lin sighed with a weak smile. "Well, there is no use crying over spilled milk." "Even though the girl said she doesn''t hate me, deep down, she still despises me." "Oh well... What a shame." Cai Lin walked away. Of course, her words pointed toward herself as self-depreciation. ... When Cai Lin reached the dining room, she could see the chief and familiar elder of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe. They are sitting and chatting with Baek Ain. Cai Lin sat down and asked, "What are you guys discussing?" "Ah, Saintess. You finally arrived." Yao Mingughed merrily. "We were discussing the support of the tribe to take over the Mellowing Serpent Dragon Secret Realm." "It''s embarrassing, but we barely recovered from my traitorous brother''s scheme. Not to mention Yao Xiaotian was involved with the Hall of Souls, meaning they should have noticed his death sooner orter." "Considering the investment they put into him, they should have an ulterior motive." A wry expression formed on Yao Ming''s face. Cai Lin frowned and responded, "Can we just kill them?" "..." Yao Ling choked on her braised pork, staring at Cai Lin with a stunned expression. Yao Ling nced at Baek andmented, "Tsk, tsk. Husband and Wife think alike." "You two are truly a match made in heaven." "Hahaha~!" Yao Mingughed once again. "Saint Ain told us he''d deploy several Killing Array Formation to catch Hall of Souls off guard." "He was confident that the Killing Array Formation could kill any Half-Saint Experts thate to the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe''s front door." "Of course, the Dou Saint Experts will also be weakened." "With you confirming his thoughts, I have no words to refuse such a beneficial cooperation." Cai Lin felt awkward when sensing Baek Ain''s gaze as she argued with him out of jealousy a while ago. "That''s good enough, I suppose." Cai Lin replied calmly, feeling somewhat nervous. Baek Ain casually ate a roastedmb and said, "It will take a few days to set." "Not to mention the amount of resources I must use." "I have 90% of them, but I hope the tribe will collect the rest." "Don''t worry... The resources weren''t rare, but the problem is that we are on tight time." Yao Ming raised his brows and asked, "What do you need, Saint Ain?" "10.000 Rank 5 Magical Beast''s Remains, 1.000 Rank 6 Magical Beasts'' Remains, 100 Rank 7 Magical Beasts'' Remains, and 10 Rank 8 Magical Beasts'' Remains." Baek Ain answered immediately. Lan Rou put down her chopsticks and questioned him, "Just what kind of arrays do you want to build?" Baek Ain smirked, "It''s my original array inspired by someone." "If it worked perfectly, the killing arrays should be able to summon countless Magical Beasts'' Imaginary Souls and ughter the enemy." "I name this array..." "Hell''s Guidance Array." ... ... A few dayster, the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe''s territory was "literally." surrounded by tall stone pirs. Each released a faint brown-ck light and illuminated the area. These pirs were the foundation of Baek Ain''s Arrays and connected through the sensory array, which could detect any enemy within one hundred miles. Of course, that one hundred miles is just one''s tower range and not counting the rest. Baek Ain stood above a tree and mumbled, "This should be enough." [Name: Hell''s Guidance Array] [Type: Array] [Grade: SS+] [Description: An array inspired by "Ten Thousand Demonic Beast Array." and used the backbone of the Nine Serene Defying Serpent''s Backbone as the foundation, containing Defying Serpent''s Spirit. The spirit of the early-type Divine Beast will nourish the Imaginary Souls of 11.110 Magical Beast and strengthen them up to Rank 9 Magical Beasts] [Array Modes: Hell''s Eve, Hell''s Festive, Hell''s Paradise] [Since the Hell''s Guidance Arrays used many key materials that could harm souls, Soul-Rted Enemy will receive 50% more damage] "I hope the Hall of Souls sends so many people here." Baek Ain chuckled wickedly. "So, my objective will get fulfilled quickly." He looked at the sky and added, "But they also make me curious." "What''s in the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe that pique their interest so much? Unless it''s rted to Tou She Ancient God and something that benefits them, they''d only bully others." "What do you think, Alicia?" [You''re right, Host] [Their movement is quite shady] [But haven''t you received any news from Gus?] "I did, but they are unreliable." Baek Ain has sowed his parasites on the Gu n, controlling several elders and key figures. But they barely know anything about the Hall of Souls. Even though Baek Ain knows about the Hun n being the true controller of the Hall of Souls, he can''t reach them. Hun n have Nihility Devouring me as one of their foundations, and they keep it hidden with the Chief Hun Tiandi. Baek Ain knew this because he devoured one elder from the Hall of Souls, but still, it barely suffices for his n. "I have set everything." Baek Ain closed his eyes. "The only thing left is to do our best." Chapter 143: Hall of Souls Attack Chapter 143: Hall of Souls'' Attack --- Chapter 140 --- At Hall of Souls'' third hidden base, a group of elders is holding a meeting about the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe. They are sitting on seats made of bones, staring at each other silently. "Yao Xiaotian is dead." A hunch-back elder suddenly opened his mouth. "I confirmed this yesterday as the Soul Mark I ced on him shattered into a thousand pieces." The other elders frowned at the hunch-back elder''s words. It''s not for them to notice his point on the "shattered into a thousand pieces." part and make them think deeply. Soul Mark is a Cursed Dou Technique from the Hall of Souls. The stronger the caster, the stronger the mark can be. Yet the hunch-back elder firmly stated his Soul Mark was "literally." shattered, not canceled. A red-haired elder with a goatee tapped his finger on the meeting table and asked, "Our deadline is close." "The chief needs Nine Serene Spring''s Essence to proceed with the ritual." "Only rich earth could nourish Heaven''s Blood and Bone, after all." "I think we should attack the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe and bring them under our control." A woman in a green dress suddenly proposed. It was a bold statement, but none opposed her words. And they didn''t find her words weird because the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python wasn''t a big deal for them. They poached Yao Xiaotian with benefits and did things from the shadows not to raise attention. Even though the Hall of Souls is a mighty faction on the Dou Qi Continent, they couldn''t possibly fight Ancient ns and other major factions simultaneously. Their current height was the development of careful nning by the Chief and their supporters. "How many people do we have in the Western Branch?" The hunch-back elder asked after thinking about something. The red-haired elder with a goatee smiled and answered, "We have over 7.000 members, including the elders." "The Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe is decent, so we shouldn''t send too many people. What about 500 Dou Kings, 100 Dou Ancestors, 15 Dou Venerates, and two Half Saints Elders?" The woman in a green robe nodded, "Hmm, that should be eptable." "But I''ll also go. I heard the Chief of the Tribe, Yao Ming, was 2-Star Dou Saint Experts." She giggled amusingly. "His soul will be my dinner." The elders in the room smiled helplessly at her remarks. "As expected of the Men-Eating Mistress." The hunch-back elder chuckled. The woman in a green robe scowled when hearing the annoying title as she was innocent and pure. "Elder Qi, please refrain from making me angry. I don''t want to start a ughter." She said with a smile. The hunch-back elder maintained his smile and returned, "Hehe, you have plenty of people to ughterter, Lady Yue." The red-haired elder with a goatee sighed, "Stop, you two." "The Hall of Souls is strong, but don''t forget Gu n is still on our tails." "This is the Western Region of the Central ins, meaning our influence is weaker than theirs. And remember, Gu n hates us because of the Soul-Recovering Medicine''s matter." "It won''t take long for them to find a reason to attack us." He added solemnly. "Tsk, if only that wet behind-ear brat named Xiao Yan doesn''t mess up the Eastern Region''s Branch n. We could have gotten the rare Tier 9 Medicine Pill." "We can''t do anything about it, Brother Yung. That brat has a Dou Saint as his bodyguard." The hunch-back elder shook his head bitterly. "The Eastern Branch wasn''t as powerful as our branch. They couldn''t handle anything above 1-Star Dou Saint." The rest of the elders agreed with Elder Qin''s words. It was unlucky the Hall of Souls couldn''t get their hands on the Soul-Recovering Medicine, but they at least had another alternative. "Well, Lady Yue. Launch an attack toward the Tribe immediately and seize the Nine Serene Spring''s Essence." Lady Yue giggled wickedly, "Leave it to me~!" ... ... A massive group of people traveled across the sky, hiding from the moonlight and entering theplex mountain range. Lady Yue smirked at the thought of devouring her enemy''s soul. She licked her lips and mumbled, "Mm, I''m so hungry~!" The Hall of Souls group soon arrived at the Nine Serene Mountain Range, where the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe remained. They are about to attack and intrude into the territory when several unfamiliar pirs suddenly enter their vision. "What are those?" A Half-Saint Expert from the Hall of Souls stared at the pir. "I don''t think the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe tends to build something like this." "Not after the mess Yao Xiaotian created..." "Lady Yue, this is weird." Lady Yue nodded as she observed these pirs, "I can''t seem to detect any Dou Qi from it, but..." "What is this eerie sensation?" Lady Yue''s skin is shivering slightly. A white-haired youth in a ck-yellow suit appeared not far from them and yawned. "Gosh, you guys finally came." "I thought I was gonna die out of boredom." Lady Yue narrowed her eyes because the youth before her eyes wasn''t unfamiliar. She heard information about the battle between Fallen Orchid Sect and Han Feng on the Demonic Territory, resulting in theter defeat and death of the Venerable Earth-Dragon. And that was months ago. This youth was supposed to be a peak Dou Ancestor, but he radiated with 6-Star Dou Venerate''s Aura. It cannot get fabricated because Lady Yue is confident in her sensory ability. Yet that''s what makes the youth terrifying in Lady Yue''s eyes. "You''re the brave youth from the Fallen Orchid Sect?" Baek Ain smiled with interest, "Oh? Someone recognized me." "That''s rare." "Not disguising myself and thedies was a bad move." "Oh well, I have be too cocky recently." He sighed wryly. "Kid, Just state your faction and why you were here?!" An impatient member from the Hall of Souls shouted at Baek Ain. Baek Ain tilted his head andmented cluelessly, "I heard a buzzing fly just now. How annoying." "Y-YOU-!" The impatient member pointed his finger at Baek Ain, only to find his view swinging. He looked at the headless body and thought, "Wait, that''s my body..." Baek Ain rubbed his ear and said, "Ah, the buzzing is gone." The Hall of Souls'' crowd was alerted by this. They entered a formation and stared at Baek Ain warily, more so Lady Yue, who couldn''t believe someone young like Baek Ain to disappear from her senses. Yes, that decapitating attack was so fast that Lady Yue couldn''t react in time to protect her subordinate. Then again, Baek Ain aroused her interest greatly. The fly-like life of the recently killed Hall of Souls member couldn''t getpared to the value of a Genius like Baek Ain. "Kid, join the Hall of Souls." Lady Yue let out a beautiful smile. "Acknowledge me as your master, and I''ll spare your people." "I''ll even impart my Dou Technique to you~!" She added sultry. Baek Ain shrugged and returned, "I''m not interested." "Not to mention you''re not worthy to be my master." "Pfft, how hrious..." A mocking smile formed on Baek Ain''s face. "You don''t have anything worth teaching me." "I also preferred a young and beautiful master, not an old hag in disguise of youthful skin robbed from an innocent girl." "You''re COURTING DEATH!" Lady Yue roared at Baek Ain. She lunged forward with all her might, forgetting she was in her enemy''s territory. Baek Ain''s mocking smile turned into a grin as the countless pirs on the Nine Serene Mountain Range lit up. Over ten thousand shadows manifested from thin air, releasing a terrifying pressure of Divine Beasts. ROARS!! SCREECH!! BARF!!! The imaginary souls formed and surrounded Lady Yue, trapping her in aplex array. She was stuck and couldn''t operate her cultivation fully because the Hell''s Guidance Arrays weakened Hall of Souls'' members when they entered this mountain range. "Hell''s Guidance Array: Second Mode." Baek Ain watched over ten thousand beasts charged toward Lady Yue. Lady Yue panicked as her 2-Star Dou Saint''s cultivation base weakened by 50%. She couldn''t even use Spatial Strength to escape. And her Soul-Rted Techniques weren''t effective against these imaginary soul beasts. "W-What are these?!" "What kind of array is this??!" "How could a noble Dou Saint like me be trapped like this??!" She screamed at the top of her lungs. "Like a fly you are." Baek Ain emotionlessly watched this scene andughed indifferently After activating some strength-boosting skills, Baek Ain swiftly appeared behind Lady Yue and swung his de, "Light Illumination!" A massive light sword appeared and struck down Lady Yue. SWOOOOOSH!! "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" Lady Yue fearfully wailed. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! [Ding! You have killed 2-Star Dou Saint] [Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) activated] [You have gained Hun Yue''s Iplete Memory and some of her skills] [Active Skill: Make-Up(A+)] [Active Skill: Toxic Blood(C)] Baek Ain ignored Alicia''s notification and nced at the Hall of Souls member. "Finish them." Hemanded the imaginary soul beasts. The Hall of Souls members'' shivered as they tried their best to escape from this ce. However, it was toote. "AAAARRRRRGGHHHH!!!" Several blood-curdling screams echoed in the Nine Serene Mountain, washing the ground with a rain of blood. [Ding! You have killed 617 Hall of Souls Members] [Objective: 619/30.693] Baek Ain sheathed his de, "This is the first attack." "They''d send another one soon." Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes gleamed cruelly, "I hope they brought more members so I canplete my quest." Chapter 144: Yun Yuns Whereabouts Chapter 144: Yun Yun''s Whereabouts --- Chapter 141 --- Yao Ming and other elders from the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe watched Baek Ain''s fight from afar. They were frightened by the power of Hell''s Guidance Array, which was capable of trapping anyone below 3-Star Dou Saint and weakening them to oblivion. It is extremely horrible for Hall of Souls members as they weakened a lot, feeling their Soul-Rted Dou Techniques be unbearably useless. They cannot fight. They cannot run. They are helpless livestock on the chopping block, waiting to get ughtered. Yao Ming smiled bitterly at this sight. The fearsome Hall of Souls got reduced to this pitiful state. He felt fear, awe, jealous, and somewhat happy. Fear because such a monster like Baek Ain exists in this world. Awe, at his seemingly endless strength and extraordinary mastery over Array. Envy because the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe actually have him as their Saint. And somewhat happy as their Saintess is one of his women. Even though they haven''t married yet, the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe will receive massive benefits. Well, if we are talking about benefits. The Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe received a huge one already. The Hell''s Guidance Array is something they could use for a lifetime, ording to Baek Ain''s words. They only needed to charge the Array back with the same resources, which were Magical Beasts'' remains. Since they are inherently Magical Beast Tribe, they could contribute to their Tribe by leaving their remains here. As long as the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe maintained its status and power amongst the strongest Beast Tribe, it would form a continuous loop. "Prepare for the second attack." Baek Ain suddenly shed to their side and loosened his shoulders. "Chief Ming, you better warm up because the Hall of Souls'' Western Branch has two more Dou Saints." "I have taught you to control Hell''s Guidance Array, so they shouldn''t be a problem." "Minimize the casualty. We need to conquer the Mellowing Serpentine Dragon Secret Realm after this." "Noted." Yao Ming nodded firmly. It''s his chance to prove that the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe''s worthy of bing Baek Ain''s ally. Baek Ain chuckled, "Don''t be so stuffy." "It''s just Hall of Souls. I''m nning to wipe them up sooner orter." "Just Hall of Souls..." Yao Ming and the Tribe''s elders were rendered speechless. It''s not hard for them to notice Baek Ain''s casual tone when talking about Hall of Souls, meaning he has utter confidence to seed. If they thought about it deeply, it wouldn''t even take Baek Ain a year to wipe the Hall of Souls because he possessed Behemoth Paradise on his back. From Yao Ling, they learned that Behemoth Paradise ispletely advanced in any shape or formpared to the outside world. The only Behemoth Paradisecked was time to develop. "Well, I''ll leave. Call me when the second attack arrives." Baek Ain kicked the ground and disappeared from their sight. Ha arrived at the quiet grasnd and sighed, "This world changed too much." "Who would have thought the Hall of Souls possessed this many Half-Saint and Dou Saint Experts..." Thanks to Lady Yue''s iplete memory, Baek Ain finally knew the power Hall of Souls had. On the Western Branch alone, the Hall of Souls has three Dou Saints and twenty-one Half-Saint Experts. And this branch wasn''t the strongest as the Hall of Souls'' Southern Branch tripled that amount. Fortunately, Baek Ain wasn''t afraid of challenges. ording to Eden, the Spirit of Clocktower in the Behemoth Paradise, the Serials have made tremendous improvements. Over 6.900 people have reached the realm of Dou Venerates. They also attained the early stage of Sage Physique thanks to Great Honey Milk Tree''s roots. One hundred and fifty-seven people have reached the early stage of Half-Saint Realm, starting to evolve their Sage Physique to Great Sage Physique under Fan Gu''s model instruction. Forty-nine people have reached the middle stage of the Half-Saint Realm, with some evolving their Sage Physique to variant type. Even then, they are still researching a way to be stronger. It was due to Baek Ain modifying their Dou Techniques and giving them hope. Surprisingly, twenty-five people have attained the high stage of the Half-Saint Realm. They have even evolved their Sage Physique to Great Sage Physique, unlocking their genes. These elites gained a massive strength boost, making them monsterspared to people of the same cultivation base. Fan Gu wasn''t bragging when he said Great Sage Physique couldpete with the people of the Great Thousand World. Andstly, including the top 10 serials, twelve people have sessfully be Dou Saint. Number 1, or what she named herself as Bai Linglong, reached 2-Star Dou Saint just yesterday. Yes, the Serials on the Behemoth have taken "Bai." as their surname. Fun fact, It was "actually." influenced by Baek Ain, as he dubbed himself Bai Ya when conquering ck-Corner Region. With this much firepower, Baek Ain was confident he could trample over the Hall of Souls in a few months. Baek Ain recalled something and connected to Eden through their spiritual connection. "Eden." "Eh, my lord? Do you need something?" The Spirit of Clocktower responded in surprise. After all, a month has passed in the Behemoth Paradise, and Baek Ain only sent his Fire Shadow Envoys to send some precious materials, like Great Honey Milk Tree''s Saplings. Baek Ain opened his mouth and asked, "Have you finished the task I gave you?" Eden huffed proudly and answered, "One hundred percent." When Baek Ain took over Sage Kingdom and renamed it Behemoth Paradise, he merged several small factions and ck-Corner Region into the new major group. Only some people(mainly trusted leaders) know about this, and Eden acted as their supervisor. The spirit of Clocktower used ck-Corner Region''s intelligence gathering force and dug up every information about Misty Cloud Sect. "We have found the remaining Misty Cloud Sect in the Central ins." "They have merged to the Southern Branch of Wind Lightning Pavilion." Baek Ain blinked andughed amusingly, "Now that''s a surprising development." "Is it my action, or has this world just changed the course for the Misty Cloud Sect(Yun Yun)." "What about Yun Yun and Nn Yanran?" "Have you perhaps taken a fancy over them, My Lord?" Eden couldn''t help but ask. Baek Ain rolled his eyes and returned, "Just answer my question." "What''s the matter if I even fancy them?" "Any woman who developed a deep rtionship with you is powerful and talented. I wondered if these two could help Behemoth Paradise grow even further." Eden replied calmly. "Lady Fei and Xian might not have told you, but they have sessfully deciphered Sky God''s Notes and be his half-inheritor." "Their talents are so great, allowing both the Alchemy and Array Formation Division to grow when you are gone." "They probably kept it a secret to give me a surprise." Baek Ain shook his head, knowing Yi Xian''s yful personality. "Anyway, what''s the situation?" Eden faked a cough and answered, "Nn Yanran has be Core Disciple of Wind Lightning Pavilion''s Southern Branch." "As for Yun Yun... She was a bit special." "She was favored by Flower Sect, bing its leader for a short time before getting annexed by civil war." "After that, she led the remaining members of Misty Cloud Sect to the Central ins and gained another favor from Wind Lightning Pavilion, bing vice-leader through her talents." "She was so great that even Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe baptized her to be their member. Her current cultivation is unknown, but many people called her Venerable Storm Lady or Fairy Yun." "Meaning she''s at least a Half-Saint Expert." "..." Baek Ain was speechless. Isn''t this too much? Just how many plot twists did Yun Yun go through? "This alternative universe is something else." Baek Ain mumbled to himself. Eden was confused and asked, "My Lord?" Baek Ain rubbed his forehead and replied, "Good job." "Send some Serials to the Jia Ma Empire and protect the Miteer Family." "Okay," Eden responded quickly. Baek Ain stopped the thought transmission and detected over a thousand people entering the Nine Serene Mountain Range. He looked at the horizon and expected Yao Ming to finish them quickly. He pondered and said, "Gu n wiping the Western Branch sounds like a good enough cover for me." "In the name of revenge, that''s it." [Host, your scheming skill increased as time passed] Alicia suddenlymented. [I''m surprised Scheming Skill hasn''t been created by your continued repentance] "What? I''m a righteous person. After all, I''m giving Gu n a chance to avenge their fallenrade. There is nothing wrong with that." [...] "Hehe, let''s use the Gu n to the fullest." Baek Ain grinned at the thought of Hall of Souls'' helpless yet angry response. Chapter 145: Hall of Souls Second Attack Chapter 145: Hall of Souls'' Second Attack --- Chapter 142 --- Back at the Hall of Souls'' Western Branch Base, Elder Qin and Elder Yung are still talking merrily to each other. They even had wine and snacks while waiting for Lady Yue to finish her job. Their confidence in Lady Yue''s prowess and disdain toward the mere Magical Beast Tribe couldn''t be more showing than this. What can 2-Star Dou Saint with a group of weaklings possibly do against their Man-Eating Mistress? Nothing. But sometimes, keeping high expectations led to utter disappointment and shock in the face of failure. A Hall of Souls disciple assigned to monitor vital at the Soul Pce hurriedly entered the meeting room. He panicked and appeared extremely pale as if a ghost had scared him to death. "Elder, Elder, Elder!" The disciple wept in anxiety. "Emergency!" Elder Qin frowned and asked, "What happened?" "What emergency? Can''t you see I''m enjoying my wine?" The disciple gasped and stuttered, "T-The vital." "The vital stones have been shattered!" Elder Yung drank his wine andmented casually, "Some losses, understandable." "After all, the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe is still a top-tier faction." The disciple wailed, "Noooo!!" "Lady Yue''s vital stone and everyone that followed him has been destroyed!!" Crack! The wine cup in Elder Qin''s hand dropped and shattered into pieces. The room soon filled with deadly silence. Elder Yung couldn''t believe his ears for a moment. That woman died? No fucking way. She''s 2-Star Dou Saint with extreme sensory ability, which means no one in the same cultivation level could ambush her. In the Hall of Souls, Lady Yue could get considered to enter the top forty masters. Her mastery over Hall of Souls'' specialty and Spatial Strength is strong, making her a formidable opponent for anyone. Elder Yung gripped his wine cup strongly and mumbled, "Are you telling me Lady Yue died in a frontal battle? It''s ridiculous." The wine cup turned into dust as he sighed ruefully, "There must be something we didn''t know." "Yeah, what about the Vital Rey? Did you see anything from thest moment of their lives?" Elder Qin stared at the disciple. The disciple shook his head and answered, "The vital stones don''t show any rey, as if their souls devoured into the void." "The only thing I know was one member died first, then Lady Yue and everyone followed shortly after." "The battle didn''tst long... Only five breaths or so." "Five breaths..." Elder Qin solemnly mumbled to himself. He couldn''t help but ask himself if he could finish Lady Yue and over six hundred elites of the Hall of Souls in such a short time. He''s 2-Star Dou Saint himself, but that doesn''t make him invincible. There are countless ways for others to kill a Dou Saint, from damaging their saint-like body and soul. Even though Dou Saints are standing on the peak of the Dou Qi continent, Elder Qin knew very well Eight Ancient ns possessed ancestral arrays or power to kill them. "Wait, Gu n!" Elder Qin suddenly raised his voice. "I guessed Gu n supported the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe. Those Magical Beasts couldn''t defeat Lady Yue with just one Dou Saint." Elder Yung nodded in agreement, "Gu n is so sneaky." "They wanted to be hidden from the limelight while avenging their loss a month ago." "You should return to your post." He said to the disciple. "No, wait. Gather every member in the Soul Pce." "O-Okay." The disciple bowed, walking out of the room. Elder Qin calmed himself and asked, "What should we do?" "With our firepower, we couldn''t attack Gu n." "But we can still attack the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe and im the Nine Serene Spring''s Essence toplete the mission from the chief." "How dare they kill Lady Yue!" "We''ll show them the hegemony of Hall of Souls!" "I also thought that way, but..." Elder Yung frowned because the support from the Gu n couldn''t be simple. "If we went to the Tribe, I''m afraid the Western Branch Base will get attacked." "Even if we asked for support from other branches, they wouldn''t reach Western Region in two or three days." "Gu n won''t wait two or three days." "Aih, this is more annoying than I thought." Elder Qin furrowed his brows. "Let''s activate the Bloody Soul Formation. We have enough Blood and Soul Energy from killing small tribes a few months ago, so the Branch should be fine without our protection." "We will leave behind the Branch to Ming Ke and Ming Jun. They reached the high stage of the Half-Saint Realm recently." "What do you think?" "If you think so, I don''t have many words." Elder Yung agreed immediately. "Prepare your men, and I''ll mobilize 6.000 on the Western Branch." "See you on the peak." Elder Qin nodded, disappearing from the meeting room. Watching his friend disappear, Elder Yung finished his wine and opened his mouth, "The Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe." "I don''t know how you scheme against Lady Yue, but you can''t possibly resist our second attack." After some thought, Elder Yung maintained his cautiousness and sent a message to other branches. If Elder Yung failed this mission, he wanted other elders and the chief to know. "Those old foxes from Gu n... They are bing more sly as time passes." Unknown to Elder Yung, only one sly fox created this scheme. And that sly fox wasn''t old either. ... ... Over six thousand people from the Hall of Souls gathered on the lonely mountain peak. Elder Qin is standing with four red-robed people behind him. They are his loyal subordinates. Meanwhile, Elder Yung arrivedst. He wore dainty blood-colored armor with a ck cape, making him look ominous. "Let''s march!" He shouted while drawing a sword. "Destroy the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe!" "Destroy!" Over six thousandbatants responded loudly. These people are the elites of the Hall of Souls'' Western Branch. The weakest is Dou Kings, which is 69% of thebatants, but it''s still a terrifying army. These people have been cultivated by the Hall of Souls'' Western Branch for over two hundred years or maybe more, considering there are still people from the older generation. They flew into the distance, not realizing the people from the Gu n had been waiting for their departure. Under Baek Ain''s King of Parasites, he has ordered a bunch of Gu n''s Elders to gather enough force to wipe Hall of Souls'' Western Branch Base. So what if you have a powerful defensive array? Baek Ain could ry his way to break it through parasitic links. Baek Ain didn''t y with fire. He will send the Hall of Souls straight up to the sun and burn them to oblivion. Elder Yung, Senior Qin, and over six thousand elites arrived at the Nine Serene Mountain Range. At first, they sent one thousand elites to test the water and observe from afar. Of course, they noticed the countless pirs all over the mountain range and felt something weird about them. That''s why Elder Yungmanded them to be careful first. Soon, they witnessed the absurd power of Hell''s Guidance Array. A thousand imaginary soul beasts powered by Nine Serene Defying Serpent''s Backbone manifested and ughtered their army like it was nothing. "..." Elder Yung. "..." Elder Qin. The jaw of Elder Qin was on the verge of falling to the floor. Meanwhile, Elder Yung is thinking about how to break this array. He was sort of an array master himself. Still, he couldn''t get his mind into this array. Elder Qin breathed in, "I have a bold proposition." "Say it." Elder Yung''s gaze was on the pirs. Elder Qin nodded and added, "Let''s split our task." "I''ll go to the Nine Serene Spring while you stay and attack the Tribe." "This array is strong, so I need you to open a path for me and my men." Elder Yung nodded in agreement as he replied, "Okay." "My fellow members!" "Follow me!!" Elder Yung charged forward while releasing his cultivation base to the fullest and caused the sky to ramble. Over six thousand people followed him, moving toward the nearest tower. Yao Ming has been waiting for them and chanted, "Hell''s Festive." ROAR! SCREECH! HISS! Imaginary soul beasts appeared one after another, countering the Hall of Souls'' army. Elder Yung didn''t fall into the trap and spread over his Spatial Strength, fending off the beast''s attack. Unfortunately for him, The Hell''s Guidance Array isn''t so simple. If one could counter it with Spatial Strength, Baek Ain wouldn''t build it to defend the Tribe. SWOOOOOOOOOSH! BOOOOOOM!! As intense fights happened in the Nine Serene Mountain Range, Elder Qin and his four men sneaked to get Nine Serene Spring''s Essence. It''s not hard to find a ce when it''s too eye-catching. They arrived at the yellowish-blood-coloredke. Elder Qin couldn''t hold his grin when seeing theke. He told his men to secure perimeters, believing no one in the Tribe could hold them back. Elder Qin was about to jump into the Nine Serene Spring, but someone suddenly grabbed his leg and mmed him onto the ground. It was too quick. BAM! Cough! Cough! Elder Qin escaped by utilizing Spatial Strength. He coughed a few times, clearing his mouth, and saw a white-haired youth. "W-Who are you?!" He was dumbfounded to see his ambusher was such a young fellow. Baek Ain stared at him and returned, "As expected, the Hall of Souls'' goal was the Nine Serene Spring''s Essence." "Lady Yue''s memory is right." Elder Qin''s eyes widened in disbelief as he realized the person, who killed Lady Yue, was this youth. He entered a stance solemnly and shouted, "Brat, you still have a chance to repent." "Do not interfere with Hall of Souls'' interest, or you will face a horrendous consequence." Baek Ainughed at his joke, "Ha!" "Very funny." "Do you hear him, Alicia?" "Do not interfere with the Hall of Souls'' interest~! Or you will face a horrendous consequence ~!!" [Joke 100] Aliciamented casually. Baek Ain could feel his stomach hurting. He saw Elder Qin''s face turn red from anger. "YOU BRAT!" Elder Qin''s aura exploded. His cultivation base soared rapidly, causing a storm to appear in the sky and the surrounding area to shake violently. Baek Ain pulled Domina-Tion and dual-wielded them. He pointed his twin des at the Hall of Souls'' elder and taunted, "Come on, Old Man." "Let my masterpiece taste their first blood." Chapter 146: Baek Ains Full Power? Chapter 146: Baek Ain''s Full Power? --- Chapter 143 --- nk! nk! BOOM! des and a battle axe made contact continuously, creating yellow and blue sparks in the atmosphere. The surrounding area got swept by the unruly shockwave and became a tnd, leaving only two powerful figures against each other. An elder with a whirlwind-coated battle axe stood firmly, entering a crouching stance like a hunting tiger. His hunched back was covered by sharp spikes, making him look more demonic. This elder was Elder Qin. On the opposite side, a white-haired youth stood leisurely wielding a twin de covered by strong electricity. His hanfu wildly danced because of the emanating pressure he released. Even though he appeared very casual, the white-haired youth''s hazel-gold eyes never left Elder Qin. His gaze is focused and filled with fighting spirit. Baek Ain fought Elder Qin for a few minutes, and it was a mere greeting. Now Baek Ain knew hecked the mostpared to other powerhouses, experience, and mastery. Baek Ain could kill Dou Saints so far because he sessfully caught them off guard. Not to mention the usage of temporary power bursts, Baek Ain wouldn''t dare to face a Dou Saint without these buffs. That''s why he wanted to test himself right now. Elder Qin is a 2-Star Dou Saint, like Lady Yue from the Hall of Souls. However, he wasn''t a sensory type like her. He''s a purebat expert. The aged experience of a long-living Dou Practitioner couldn''t get underestimated. On top of that, Elder Qin''s mastery over Spatial Strength and Dou Qi Energy is top-notch. "Brat, you really surprised me." Elder Qin suddenly praised. "To fight me equally like this, you''re the first in this new generation." "Even people from the Eight Ancient ns won''t be your match." Baek Ain chuckled indifferently, "Hehe, thank you." "But don''t you think your intention is too apparent?" "You wanted to recruit me, right?" Elder Qin smiled and returned, "Yes. And I''ll also forget your insolent action earlier." Baek Ain shook his head, then shrugged. "Old man, you know that Lady Yue offered the same thing to me." "And what''s her condition right now? Dead, with no body or soul." "At the end of the day, the victor decides everything." Baek Ain smirked and added, "Talk with your actions." Elder Qin''s expression changed from somewhat carefree topletely solemn. The killing intent in his heart surged because he couldn''t afford to let Baek Ain live. If the Hall of Souls couldn''t get him, no one should either. He''d be the person that cut the young tree before it could grow. "Killing a genius, huh?" Elder Qin mumbled to himself. "I have be excited when thinking about it." Swoosh! With a gust of wind, Elder Qin suddenly appeared before Baek Ain. He swung his battle axe, causing a knife-like storm to reach Baek Ain. Baek Ain activated Ashen''s Eyes and Profound Temporal Eye a while ago, witnessing the change in the surroundings. He ducked with ease and shed at Elder Qin''s battle axe. The de in his right hand released intense lightning. BOOM! A lightning p echoed on the battlefield. Elder Qin got pushed a few steps away, feeling his arm numb. "This lightning..." He frowned in displeasure. Not many people could counter Elder Qin''s wind, especially people who used lightning as their main attribute. Unfortunately for him, Baek Ain''s lightning wasn''t ordinary lightning. He received it from heaven, lingering in his body and twin des. Baek Ain doesn''t like to be passive in the frontal battle. He brandished his other de with Golden Crow''s me and shed the air, creating several blooming lotuses. Elder Qin waved his hand to st these lotuses away, only to find they were "actually." created out of pure fire energy. "Shit!" Elder Qin was speechless as he watched the lotuses brighten, creating a chain reaction of explosions. Baek Ain tilted his head, "I see... The Golden Crow''s Record of the Burning World can get used like this." "I just need to adjust it based on the weapons I wielded." After mastering the Ninth Stage of his Cultivation Technique, Baek Ain realized the difference between incorporating his Golden Crow''s me into his fight style and fusing it. He nced at the Hall of Souls'' Elder and deployed Shadow Tiger Steps, creating six afterimages. "Marching Tigers." Baek Ain''s voice reverberated in the air. Elder Qin kicked the ground and rotated his body continuously. As he became a rotating sharp wheel, he started to attack everything around him. nk! nk! nk! "What?" "These afterimages, they are..." "Tangible." Baek Ain answered,unching the Record of Burning World''s Fifth Stage. "Golden Annihtion! Seventh Fold!" Seven bright golden lights erupted, catching Elder Qin off guard. Elder Qin couldn''t raise his Dou Qi shield in time as the Golden Crow''s me zed the entire area. Over half a mile radius of the area instantly raged by Golden Crow''s me. KABOOM!! "Kuugh, you little bastard!" Elder Qin''s shadow fleeted away. Of course, he got injured. As he ran out from the center of the explosion, Elder Qin''s clothes burned and revealed his skinny body. To Baek Ain''s surprise, Elder Qin''s body was "actually." covered by leather armor. It''s not ordinary leather because Baek Ain could sense a beastly aura from it. [Name: Silver Liger''s Leather Armor] [Type: Light Armor] [Grade: SS] [Description: Armor made with now-extinct Silver Thousand Light Liger''s Leather. It was light, durable, and tough enough to fend off sharp weapons of simr grade] [Effect: Silver Liger''s Rush, +150% Movement Speed] Elder Qin wiped the fresh blood from the corner of his mouth. He looked down at his smoldering right arm, feeling charred to his very bone. Heughed bitterly inside as he still underestimated Baek Ain. Being young doesn''t mean you are weak or inexperienced. It also means others can get deceived by it. But even then, Elder Qin knew he couldn''t fail here. With that in mind, Elder Qin straightened his back and returned to anyone''s normal posture. Baek Ain could hear a bone-cracking sound, looking at Elder Qin with an amused look. Bone''s changing technique wasn''t rare, but this Hall of Souls'' Elder modified his spine to a very extreme level. He did so to gain more force, pulling every ounce of power in his body. The body of Saint is filled with nearly endless power as they can manipte nature to assist them. Drawing strength from nature into one''s body is an advanced technique one can activate when reaching Dou Saint Realm. After all, Dou Saint''s bodies have been thoroughly tempered by Spatial Strength when they were in Half-Saint Realm. Elder Qin''s body bulged as his wrinkled skin slowly turned pearly white and filled with a youthful feeling. Soon, he became young again and maybe a few years older than Baek Ain in appearance. "Forbidden Technique: King of Vigor." Elder Qin said while staring at Baek Ain. BOOM! Elder Qin''s aura changed, bing more menacing. Even the wind seemingly became tame under his control. From afar, Elder Yung frowned as he fought Yao Ming fiercely. "King of Vigor... Elder Qin, who pushes you to activate such a dangerous forbidden technique?" He solemnly mumbled to himself. Baek Ain observed this sight with a helpless smile. The transformation wasn''t long, less than three seconds. And he couldn''t do anything to stop this Hall of Souls'' Elder as there were no openings. Catching abat master off guard is as hard as cracking an old turtle''s defense. Even with future sights, Baek Ain couldn''t do anything. "Haha." Baek Ainughed somewhat excitedly. Venerable Earth Dragon and other powerful enemies couldn''t do this to him. It seems he and the Hall of Souls are "literally." destined to be enemies. Baek Ain nced at the gloomy sky, "You''re watching, right?" "Goddess." "You wanted to see how much I''ve grown." "You wanted to see just how strong your champion was." Baek Ain''spanions also observed the fights from afar. They are worried yet confident in his abilities. Weirdly enough, they couldn''t hear Baek Ain''s ramblings to the Goddess of Opportunity as if someone had blurred their senses. ["Go."] A calm voice echoed in Baek Ain''s head. Baek Ain smiled and pulled Earth Cleaver on his hip, cing his twin des in his right hand and the de made by Cai Lin in his other hand, but in a reverse grip. The Domina-Tion''s handles snared locked in the gap of his fingers. And the Earth Cleaver is more flexible. "Alicia, Synthesize Earth Cleaver and Nine Serene Defying Serpent''s Backbone." "Ah, do the same with the Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique and Nine Serene Defying Serpent''s Bloodline." [Okay] [Synthesizing...] [Ding! Earth Cleaver has been synthesized and bes a Spiritual Weapon with inborn Weapon Spirit: Nine Serene Serpent Dragon] [Ding! Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique has nearly reached perfection and now can generate genuine Ancient Earth Dou Qi thanks to Nine Serene Defying Serpent''s Bloodline] [You have leveled up by two realms] [Ding! You have reached 8-Star Dou Venerate!] ... [Opening Status Window...] [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Extreme Variant] [Age: 18(Irrelevant)] [Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger] [Stigmata: Superbia] [Physique: Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique] [Soul Connection: Gnome(SS+), Mighty Rajang(A)] [Blood Connection: Cross Tail(Replica), Parasites(122+)] [Innate Skills: Breathing(S), Synthesize(A+), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Active Skills: Super Jump(SS), Jade-like Enhancement(S+), Energy st(A), Stealth(A), Nirvana Touch(S), Pyrokinesis(S+), Greater Life Drain(S+), Revolver(S), Parry(SS), Howl of Sovereign White Tiger(SS), Fire Shadow Envoys(SS), Fire Devouring(S), King of Parasite(SS+), Profound Temporal Eye(A), Telepathy(B), Dark Souls Summon(C), Dragon''s Fear(B), Puppeteers(B), Make-Up(A+), Toxic Blood(C)]] [Passive Skills: Energy Mastery(SS), CQC(SS), Pain Resistance(SSS), Poison Immunity(SS), de Mastery(SS), de Intent(S), Hidden Weapon Mastery(S), Healing Factor(SS), Sixth Sense(SS), Quasi Ultra Instinct(SS), Parallel Thinking(S), Alchemist Instinct(S), Herbology(S), Eastern Alchemy Mastery(SS), Last Man Standing(S), Ashen''s Eyes(S), Pration(S+), Golden Rod(S), Eidetic Memory(A), Spatial Strength(S), Ancient Refining(S), Sky God''s Intuition(SSS), Inventor(C), Array Mastery(B), Friend of me(B), Acting(S)] [Cultivation: 8-Star Dou Venerate] [Soul Stage: 1st Transition, Low-Mystic Realm] [Martial Techniques: Four Extreme Arts, Shadow Tiger Steps, Seven Kills Dance, 100 Mimicry Technique, Wings of Freedom, White Poison Art, Wicked Sun''s Ripple, Azure Sword sh] [Body Technique: Ancestor Blood Mark, Unrecorded Body Tempering Technique] [Cultivation Technique: The Record of the Burning World(11th Stage)] Baek Ain closed his eyes and activated the Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Bloodline, transforming his body. [Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique] [Golden Crow''s Possession] [Wicked Sun''s Ripple: 200% Extreme Drive] [Ancestor''s Blood Mark: Full Release] [de Intent: Full Release] [Parasites Suits: Armor Transformation] [Sixth Sense X Quasi Ultra Instinct: Iplete Seventh Sense] Baek Ain''s body grew slightly, growing faint white-silver furs on his upper body. His hanfu erged and hardened, bing an armor that covered everything, including his head, with a helmet with a tiger''s mouth-like opening. His arms and thighs bulged with muscles, squirming as they reached the most optimal possible condition. Two pairs of fiendish golden wings appeared on his back. Andstly, his eyes gained four-pointed star-shaped pupils and beastly quality. If Elder Qin appeared to be the King of Beasts, Baek Ain was the Emperor of Beasts. They looked at each other fiercely and moved. BOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! With a casual step, Elder Qin rushed toward Baek And held his battle axe with two arms. ck-Colored Energy covered the de and made it ten times bigger. "ck Wind Bomb!" He roared at Baek Ain. Baek Ain didn''t do anything special and received the attack straight ahead. [Parry] CLANK!! BOOM! Baek Ain swung his twin des, unleashing a force of one thousand tons. He sessfully deflected Elder Qin''s attack and even pushed it back. The wind danced wildly as Baek Ain stepped forward, kicking Elder Qin in the stomach. [Four Extreme Arts: Cutting!] Spurts! The cutting power traveled and shed through Elder Qin''s body, creating a shallow cut in his stomach. Blood spurted slightly. "Violent Wind Counter." Elder Qin mmed his axe again. BOOM! The axe made contact with the ground, bursting everything apart. Soils and rocks are flying everywhere, masking Elder Qin''s presence. He appeared behind Baek Ain swiftly andunched a forceful palm attack, enough to generate a powerful shockwave. [Seventh Sense] Baek Ain tilted his body to the left and turned around, causing his reversed-gripped Earth Cleaver to stab Elder Qin''s left shoulder. [Four Extreme Arts: Destruction!] Baek Ain pulled his other hand and smacked it against the back of Earth Cleaver''s handle, forcing it to stab deeper. It also dealt internal damage thanks to Four Extreme Arts. Elder Qin gritted his teeth and tightened his shoulder, not allowing Baek Ain to move it. But surprisingly, Baek Ain released his reverse grip and twisted his body into a kicking position. BAM! sh! [Super Jump x10] Baek Ain''s body rotated in the air as he skillfully kicked the handle of Earth Cleaver, making it sh through Elder Qin''s left shoulder. The force within ten-stacked Super Jumps is terrifying, sending Elder Qin''s body flying. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!! Ten miles away, Elder Qin coughed a mouthful of fresh blood. He looked at his left shoulder and forced out Life Energy to regenerate it back. However, he couldn''t for some reason. "What the..." "Why did my Life Energy lose?" [The effect of Druid''s Aura: Recovery Block] [Any enemy inflicted by Druid''s Aura will experience Recovery Block, preventing them from healing and regenerating. The Druid''s Aura also affect one''s soul, so even if the target changed body, they would be affected by Recovery Block still] [The only way to nullify Druid''s Aura is to be 1st Transition Soul Form or reach a higher Soul Stage than the wielder of Druid''s Aura] Baek Ain breathed in, kicking the air a few times. He arrived at Elder Qin''s side and shed the twin des. [Thunder Crush] Like a lightning tribtion, a crimson lightning fell and struck Elder Qin. Elder Qin raised his Dou Qi shield and utilized the Spatial Strength to counter Baek Ain''s Thunder Crush. "Thousand Wind Axes." "Ha!" Elder Qin raised the battle axe with his right hand, trying to overwhelm Baek Ain in his chaotic storm. Baek Ain crossed his three des and created a flipped A pattern, swinging them simultaneously. "de Orbit!" Countless star-shaped de intent surrounded Baek Ain, repelling the chaotic storm away. "Seven Kills Dance x Shadow Tiger Steps." "Hunting Tiger''s Walts." Baek Ain''s movement speed exploded with the outburst, allowing him to outspeed a lightning strike. His des moved in sync, ripped by the chaotic storm. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! A drum sound echoed in the sky. "DO NOT LOOK DOWN ON ME, BRAT!!" Elder Qin felt his chaotic storm get overwhelmed and snarled, burning his Dou Qi to enhance his attack even more. Two storms shed for a while, moving throughout the mountain range and destroying everything in their path. "AAAAAAAAAGHHH!!" "RRRRRRAAAAAGH!" Battle cries reverberated as they chased after one another. They dragged this sh a thousand miles away, where Baek Ain suddenly exposed his elemental advantage. Even though they are bleeding, Baek Ain doesn''t care much and starts using abination of Wood and Fire Elements. "Charred Golden me!" Baek Ain summoned a greenish-golden me,busting it rapidly. "Sixth Stage: Ashes Purgatory Lotus!" A bright lotus made from greenish-golden me expanded several times until it could rival a small mountain. "Take this." Baek Ain indifferently shoved the lotus toward Elder Qin. Elder Qin watched the lotus approach him, feeling the dreadful auraing from it. "This..." KABOOOOOOOOOOM!!! A massive explosion washed the area as a fiery pir rose to the sky, burning everything within a hundred miles radius. [Seventh Sense!] Baek Ain abruptly stabbed his stomach with Earth Cleaver, which stopped Elder Qin''s backstabbing. The Hall of Souls'' elder activated the Silver Liger''s leather armor''s effect to increase his speed and tried to attack Baek Ain from behind. Stab! The Earth Cleaver stabbed through Baek Ain''s stomach and pierced Elder Qin''s neck. "Y-You-!" Elder Qin was speechless. What kind of fighting style is this? Baek Ain indifferently pushed his de even deeper. "KUUGH!" Elder Qin locked Baek Ain''s Earth Cleaver in his neck and concentrated a sharp wind on the tip of his finger. "Die!" He shouted hatefully. Baek Ain felt the sharp wind prating his chest, creating a bloody hole. "ck Wind: Soul Destruction!" DING! When Elder Qin tried to destroy Baek Ain''s soul to finish the job, a powerful soul force in the form of a metal wall stopped him. "Huh??" Baek Ain turned around and grabbed Earth Cleaver by its de, pushing it to the left. His hand is bleeding, but he doesn''t care. As the Earth Cleaver reached Elder Qin''s neck bone, Baek Ain grinned and mocked, "Surprise?" Elder Qin stared at Baek Ain in disbelief as his Soul Destruction Technique was useless. Not to mention the bloody hole on the white-haired youth''s chest is gone. "Clench your teeth." Baek Ain stabbed his twin des on Elder Qin''s chest. He gripped his bleeding hand, balling it up as his left arm''s muscle twitches. [Jade-like Enhancement] [Extreme Four Arts: Destruction!] "Parasites'' Boost: Maximal Output." Baek Ain''s left arm gathered seventy thousand tons of force, moving right toward Elder Qin''s face. SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! A shadow dropped from the sky, crashing into the mountain and breaking it into pieces. It doesn''t stop and creates a deep groove up to two kilometers long. Elder Qin''s head bends weirdly. He tried to protect his head, but Baek Ain was too strong. Baek Ain flicked his finger and called upon the Earth Cleaver. The de flew up and returned to Baek Ain''s left hand, which had recovered. Baek Ain looked down and said, "I know you aren''t dead." "Get up." Elder Qin crawled out of the hole, coughing out teeth and blood from his mouth. He looks miserable. "Hahaha!" Elder Qinughed like a madman. "I don''t know your background, but Hall of Souls won''t leave you be." "Kill me, and you''ll experience hell!" Baek Ain chuckled like he didn''t care. "Is that so?" "Don''t worry. The Hall of Souls will follow you soon to hell." Baek Ain raised his grasp on the Domina-Tion and Earth Cleaver, bringing them together. His posture is like someone who wants to wield a heavy sword. de Intent soared like no tomorrow, flooding the area with sharpness and heaviness. Druid''s aura also affected the area, making his de Intent crimson. "de Orbit!" A thousand stars appeared in the sky, each with a variant shape and size. Baek Ain swung down, "LIGHT ANNIHILATION!!!" ... At the Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe''s Secret Realm, the Grand Elder led Old Xue into the mountain area. "Haiz, why are you dragging me here, Grand Elder?" Old Xue helplessly sighed. The Grand Elder rolled her eyes and returned, "Of course, I want you to see something." They arrived at the mountain area where Baek Ain left his legacy. "What the..." Old Xue''s jaw dropped. The pyramid of Mysterious ck Steel has changed drastically before Old Xue''s hand. It was sliced in half, leaving a wide gap of several hundred miles. "Thank god, this ce is a floating ind..." Old Xue looked down at the hole leading to a void. "If this was an outside realm, the hole might reach the earth''s core." "This is Lord Ain''s doing. He left his legacy here." The Grand Elderughed weakly. Old Xue smiled and said, "I can''t imagine how strong he was..." ... ... [Ding! You have killed the Hall of Souls'' Elder] [Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) activated] [You have received Elder Qin''s Iplete Memory and Two of his skills] [Active Skill: Body Modification(A)] [Passive Skill: Wind Element Mastery(F)] Baek Ain looked down at the burning hole below him. It is five kilometers radius wide, reaching the core of the Dou Qi. He could see the crust, mantle, and outer core. "If I unleashed everything, I''m afraid the Maic Field will get affected and cause too much natural disaster." Baek Ain solemnly muttered to himself. Even then, he was sure that other parts of this. The maic field was still in chaos. If his memory wasn''t wrong, the other parts of this region are open sea. Unknown to Baek Ain, he just struck the Hall of Souls'' hidden base to nurture their young disciples. In this world, physics isn''t the onlyw of nature, so when Baek Ain''sst attack struck the outer core, it caused a massive Spatial Rift. That Spatial Rift appeared in the middle of the Hall of Souls'' Hidden Base. Well, you know what happened next. Baek Ain buried the hole with Ancient Earth Dou Qi, controlling the earth element. An earthquake happened until he was, sure enough, nothing left behind. As for Elder Qin''s body and soul, let''s not talk about it. Baek Ain looked around and sensed several beingsing to this location. He deployed an array formation to confuse everyone''s senses. After that, he erased his de intent and "pretty much." everything from this fight. Baek Ain fixed thendscape before deactivating his transformation, teleporting to the Nine Serene Mountain Range. He hasmanded the Gu n''s elders to clean the rest. Baek Ain nced back andmented, "That was fun." [Ding! You have killed 10.321 Foe] A notification suddenly appeared. "Eh?" Chapter 147: Cleaning the Crime Scene Chapter 147: Cleaning the Crime Scene --- Chapter 144 --- Baek Ain returned to the Nine Serene Mountain Range and monitored the area with his System''s Map. He saw several dots approaching but then stopped at the entrance. A few miles away, Yao Ming stopped the intruders and was surprised to see people from the Eight Ancient ns, Gu n, to be more specific. He talked to them mundanely, only to find Gu n wasing to wipe out the Hall of Souls'' people. He was startled but remained calm as the Tribe''s cooperation with Baek Ain couldn''t get unveiled. To his surprise, one elder from the Gu n dered that the Hall of Souls'' Western Branch is no more. They cease to exist in this world. After dering that, the Gu n''s elders retreated, leaving Yao Ming speechless. "..." Yao Ming couldn''t process this information. From afar, Baek Ain chuckled in amusement and checked the logs of his notification. Maybe it was fate''s work, but he "actually." killed some people from the Hall of Souls by ident. Well, killing some people is an understatement. [Ding! You have killed 10.321 Foes] "Alicia, show me the quest''syout." [Name: Destroy Hall of Soul] [Objective: Destroy Hun n, Hall of Soul, and anyone rted to them, especially the chief of Soul Hall and Hun n''s Patriarch(18.777/30.693)] [Failure''s Penalty: Sign-In Function confiscated permanently, Innate Skills sealed until further notice] [Time Limit: 1 year and three months] [Reward: A Complete Soul Invocation Manual(SSS), White Tiger''s Sovereign Path(SS+), and Tome of Opportunity(Unknown)] Baek Ain couldn''t help butugh when seeing the Quest''s objective passing 50%pletion. Over seven thousand members of the Hall of Souls got killed in the Nine Serene Mountain Range, and another ten thousand got killed by ident. Unfortunately, Baek Ain couldn''t get any memories of their skills because he wasn''t the one who killed them. He could only sigh, feeling somewhat happy with his Quest''s Progression. The Hall of Souls will increase their alertness after this incident, which means Baek Ain won''t kill any of their members soon. Baek Ain still has another way to bait them out of their rat holes. He can still use Gu n again, provoking the now-weakened Hall of Souls. Even though the sess rate was uncertain, he knew the person behind this shady organization wouldn''t let this be. After thinking about it, Baek Ain shook his head and decided to let things cool down first. He used too many buffs when fighting Elder Qin and needed time to recover those skills. "Maybe it''s time to Synthesize my skills. The Status Window is getting cramped." Baek Ain smiled helplessly. Some skills weren''t even up to his forte. Baek Ain teleported to the Nine Serene Pce, seeing his five lovers'' worried expressions. Hended before them and said, "I''m back!" "Hubby~!" Before anyone could get close to him, Qing Lin tackled Baek Ain and hugged him tightly while crying. "I''m so worried about you." Baek Ain observed his other lovers'' expressions and saw their frowning at him. Heughed inside because he knew they worried for his well-being. After all, no one wanted to see their loved one die. They knew Baek Ain was strong, but that doesn''t justify his recklessness. Baek Ain patted Qing Lin''s head and said to others, "Come here." "Hug me, please. I''m tired after that tedious fight." "This guy..." Yi Xian was speechless. She rubbed her forehead, "You''re beyond saving, Ain." Even then, Yi Xian still walked forward and hugged Baek Ain, giving him the warmth of home. Yafei sighed while giving Baek Ain a helpless look. Out of her fellow harem members, she knew Baek Ain the longest and realized he wasn''t ordinary years ago. From the small, weak Ain to this very stage. "At this point, let''s just hold a marriage." Yafei joked with a smile. "I''d rather die knowing I have a wedding ring on my finger." She nced at Lan Rou before hugging Baek Ain too. Lan Rou obviously noticed Yafei''s gaze and narrowed her eyes, thinking about her contract with the Six Paths Reincarnation me. It''s currently her fourth reincarnation, meaning she has two more. ''Two more reincarnations...'' Lan Rou wished she didn''t get separated from Baek Ain, or she''d hate this world. She slowly snuggled against Baek Ain''s back, embracing him. Seeing Baek Ain, Cai Lin feltplicated deep inside, and this was due to a fear of losing her. She loves Baek Ain to her very bones and soul, believing he could achieve anything no matter how hard it is. Cai Lin recalled her fight with Baek Ain a year ago. The youth challenged Queen Medusa bravely and defeated her with all tricks in his arsenal, even if he died in the process. His sheer confidence caused Cai Lin''s heartbeat weirdly for the first time. However, Cai Lin waited and observed the youth until her feelings bloomed. "You said you''ll use the array to attack Hall of Souls'' Dou Saint." Cai Lin opened her mouth, but she couldn''t hide the hint of worry in her voice. Baek Ain chuckled and returned, "I did?" Cai Lin frowned, "It''s not time to joke around, Ain." "Cai Lin, do you believe in me?" "I do, you''re my husband." "Then, what''s the point of being wishy-washy? As long as my soul stays invincible, nothing will separate us apart." Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes glowed brightly. "Even if Gods stood before me, they''d have to think twice when touching my family." Cai Lin wanted to reply and shook her head in defeat. Baek Ain is right that she should stop being wishy-washy and quickly cultivate to be a Dou Saint, powerful enough to kill Elder Qin a thousand times without getting tired. "Hug?" Baek Ain opened his arms. Cai Lin smiled and fell into his embrace, hugging him firmly. Unknown to them, the four otherdies have long disappeared from the area and watched from afar. After settling a few things like loot from the Hall of Souls'' members and Hell''s Guidance Array''s maintenance with Yao Ming, Baek Ain brought Cai Lin to his bedroom. That night, Baek Ain opened a new path for Cai Lin. Even his Golden Rod and Nirvana''s Touch leveled up in the process. ... ... Two days have passed since the somewhat underwhelming fight with the Hall of Souls'' Western Branch. Just like what Baek Ain nned and expected, the Gu n took the spotlight in the public as they boldly dered the Hall of Souls'' Western Branch wiped by them. It was to avenge arade that got chased by the Hall of Souls and some other factions when winning the Soul-Recovering Medicine in the Heavenly Gathering n''s Auction, making it looks and sounds justified. Everyone believed it was Gu n''s right to do so. Of course, the Hall of Souls is free to attack back, but the result will be a full all-out war. Even though the Hall of Souls is a powerful faction, they aren''t the sole behemoth in the Dou Qi Continent. And they lost over 50% of their members, a heavy blow to their overall strength. Baek Ain underestimated the value of Hall of Souls'' Hidden Branch. The disciple ced in the Hidden Branch is "heavily." invested and nurtured, making them valuable assets to the Hall of Souls. Yet those disciples got killed by ident, thus making the Hall of Souls alert and furious. The Hall of Souls is currently in hiding, and even the formerly overbearing members have returned to their respective branches and tried their best to recover from this loss. They are like an injured wolf, licking their wounds and waiting for a chance to strike back. The Western Region of the Dou Qi Continent is bing the safest region momentarily. Meanwhile, the preparator of this drama is sitting on a rocking chair. "Alicia, let''s start Synthesizing." Baek Ain said while leaning on his chair. [Okay, Host] Chapter 148: Small Experiment Chapter 148: Small Experiment --- Chapter 145 --- Baek Ain leaned on his rocking chair and said, "Alicia." "Let''s start synthesizing." [Okay, Host] Baek Ain rubbed his chin while thinking about the bestbination in his skills box. When skills were "sessfully." synthesized, their core ability didn''t change much and only strengthened. And so far, Baek Ain hasn''t synthesized bad skills. And to be fair, there are no useless skills, only ipetent wielders. With that in mind, Baek Ain weighted his skills and ced them ording to their usage. He also experimented with some, expecting a great result from their synthesis. [Ding! Do you want to proceed with these structures?] Baek Ain smiled and responded, "Yes." [Synthesizing Ashen''s Eyes(S), and Profound Temporal Eye(A)] [Ding! You have Synthesized Origin Ashen''s Eyes(SS)] [Synthesizing Acting(S) and Make-Up(A+)] [Ding! You have Synthesized Chaotic Mask of Jester(S)] [Synthesizing Pyrokinesis(S+) and Friend of me(B)] [Ding! You have Synthesized King of me(SS)] [Synthesizing Dark Souls Summon(C), Dragon''s Fear(B), and Toxic Blood(C)] [Ding! You have Synthesized Asura Venom Dragon(A)] [Ding! Synthesize Skill have leveled up] "Oh? Finally, my Innate Skill is reaching S Grade." Baek Ain smiled in satisfaction. He has synthesized many things in the past years and achieved good results eventually. [Name: Synthesize] [Type: Skill(Innate)] [Grade: S] [Description: Allow the wielder to synthesize two or morepatible subjects of the same grade, including skills, martial technique, and non-living and living things] [When synthesizing, there is a 5% chance to raise the target''s grade by two grades] [Warning, synthesizing living things will cause an imbnce in nature and order, so please do it with caution] "This is..." Baek Ain frowned when reading the newly upgraded Synthesize''s Description and sighed helplessly. "Anyway, what about the others?" [Name: Origin Ashen''s Eyes] [Type: Skill(Passive)] [Grade: S] [Description: A pair of special eyes that could see through good from evil, truth from lies, giving the wielder strong resistance to fire. After being influenced by Divine Beast''s might and enhanced demonic left eye, the eyes evolved and gained the ability to oversee/affect spacetime] [Name: Chaotic Mask of the Jester] [Type: Skill(Passive)] [Grade: S] [Description: Release a thin yet durable veil, turning it into an outer appearance. Chaotic Mask of the Jester allowed its wielder to change their appearances and act naturally ording to their liking, even lying like it was the truth] [Name: King of me] [Type: Skill(Passive)] [Grade: SS] [Description: The King of me, possessing near absolute control over Fire Element. The wielder of this [King of me] will be unharmed by any fire(under SS Grade) and even blessed to use any of its subjects] [Effect: Increase Fire Affinity and Fire-Based Technique by 170%] [Name: Asura Venom Dragon] [Type: Skill(Active)] [Grade: A] [Description: Summon the might of Venomous Dragon, expanding its aura to ughter everyone within thirty meters radius. The atmosphere will change and be poisonous, affecting everyone to death] [This doesn''t cause someone to get physically poisoned, but their souls will be affected instead] Baek Ain overviewed his four new skills and mumbled, "Not bad." "An improvement." He activated the Origin Ashen''s Eyes and watched the surrounding area change abruptly. The world turned brighter, with countless colorful lines appearing one after another. Touching these lines, Baek Ain could feel the spacetime and smirk in amusement. Baek Ain flicked one of the lines, creating a small bubble. It was a nearly see-through bubble, and when it touched the nearest decoration rock, the target disappeared from this world. "Void Bubble." He chuckled, grinning because the technique he wanted to try so badly finally seeded. After reaching Dou Ancestor Realm, one coulde into contact with the Spatial Strength and allow them to use it for their goods. Some incorporated it into their martial techniques. And some marveled at its mystery, creating a pathway like Wormhole. To truly wield Spatial Strength, extreme control over one''s mental strength is needed. Baek Ain used to forcibly use Spatial Strength, breaking the fabric of space to teleport. And that wasn''t right. "To wield Spatial Strengthpletely, the existence of temporality is needed. Bothplement each other, helping me to touch a deeper understanding of the void." "The biggest and smallest part of it." Baek Ain pointed his finger at the sky, "Spatial Strength: Contraction." The lines in Baek Ain''s vision disappeared, swaying forth. The fabric space moved and concentrated in one spot, creating an emptiness in the atmosphere. An invisible bubble(barrier) materialized and expanded, bing something akin to a ck hole. The bubble erased everything on its path. BOOM! The air exploded, pushing everything around the bubble. As the natural order recovered the surrounding space, Baek Ain grinned and said, "Spatial Strength: Release." The space expanded with the help of temporality, stretching, and creating the repulsive effect. Another bubble appeared. It wasn''t so stable and more bouncy than before. "Hehe, go!" Baek Ain jumped into the bubble and felt the space squishing him gently. Swoosh! Baek Ain got squished out, disappearing from one''s sight. A mile away, he appeared again and crashed into a tree. BOOM! Baek Ain destroyed the tree into a thousand pieces while remaining unharmed andughed, "Hahaha, it''s a massive sess!" "It needs further experiment, though." [Congrattions, Host] Alicia said to him. Baek Ain waved his hand and replied calmly, "Nothing special. The technique is barely meeting my standard." "I just regretted not synthesizing Ashen''s Eyes and Profound Temporal Eye soon." "Oh well, no use crying over spilled milk. All that matters is I discovered more ways to control Spatial Strength." Baek Ain didn''t even test the other skills as he used another self-created technique, skipping the mountain and sea nearby. After experimenting with his Spatial Strength the whole day, Baek Ain finally returned to the Nine Serene Mountain Range and saw the people from the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe gathering. "The preparation is done, huh?" Baek Ain approached them. "Hubby!" Qing Lin noticed Baek Ain and waved her hand at him. Baek Ain smiled and walked to her side, seeing everyone ready to conquer the Mellowing Serpent Dragon Secret Realm. He pulled Qing Lin''s cheeks yfully and asked, "Are you ready?" Qing Lin nodded as she answered, "Yes, with the help of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe, I''m confident to take over the Secret Realm." "But..." "But?" Baek Ain looked at her curiously. Qing Lin puffed her cheeks and said, "Can you leave this to me?" "Hmm?" "I want to conquer the Secret Realm and present it to you, Hubby." She added with the resolution, leaving Baek Ain speechless. Then, Baek Ain chuckled and responded, "I''ll give you a week." "A week is enough." Qing Lin pumped her fist. Her fighting spirit is burning endlessly. Baek Ain nced at the Tribe''s Chief, Yao Ming. "Senior Ming, I leave her to you." "Please keep her calm and rational. The Secret Realm always have their tricks." Yao Ming shook his head and returned, "Lady Qing is the wielder of special pupils. She can''t be ordinary, so please keep your expectations high, Saint Ain." "Is that so?" Baek Ain knew just how broken Qing Lin''s innate talents were. He rubbed her head affectionately andmented, "Do your best then." "Mm." Qing Lin hugged him for thest time before marching with people from the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe. Baek Ain watched her fly away, "Well, I was nning to help her." "It''s not like I have other ns in the meantime." Since Cai Lin entered seclusion to break through, Baek Ain got left behind with Yafei, Yi Xian, and Lan Rou. Thinking about something, Baek Ain is determined to solve Yafei''s physique problem first. Chapter 149: Yafeis Variant Bloodline Chapter 149: Yafei''s Variant Bloodline --- Chapter 146 --- "Fei?" "Where are you? Fei Darling?" Baek Ain''s voice echoed throughout a dense forest of tall willow trees with countless blue leaves. It was a bizarre ce to see as the tree sizes weren''t normal, but this was a Cultivation World. Even if an elephant casually flew past Baek Ain, he wouldn''t find it weird anymore. As Baek Ain delved deep into the forest, he frowned slightly because this ce was too quiet. The Nine Serene Mountain Range is the home of Magical Beasts, which means something like this shouldn''t happen. Baek Ain stopped and suddenly face-palmed himself. "Tsk, I''m such a fool. I''ve been running in a circle because of the illusion array." Due to his casualness and confidence, Baek Ain barely used his sharp sense of the surroundings and only used his eyes. And to be fair, the side effect of his 1st Stigmata is bing more annoying as time passes. Superbia''s perks provoked Baek Ain''s pride to increase by several folds, making him a fool. "Why would I need to be wary? Nothing in this area could injure him." This line is deeply ingrained because of the Stigmata. It was such a massive headache, but Baek Ain suppressed it one way or another. At least the extreme power boostpensates for it. Baek Ain closed his eyes and grabbed the nearest willow tree, plucking its leaves. "Release." He said, breaking the illusion. Kacha! The surrounding area cracked like a broken mirror and crumbled quickly, revealing two quiet and giant willow trees encircled by a blueke. Between the tree was afortable-looking hammock made with silver threads. A golden-haired beauty sleeps quietly on it, snoring lightly and looking very cute. Baek Ain smiled, noticing Yafei was cultivating her mental energy in the dream world. It''s an unorthodox way to train, but evidently effective and aligned very well with her overall talents. He jumped to Yafei''s side, pinching her little nose gently. "Hmm?" Yafei furrowed her brows and awoke from her meditation. She opened her eyes slowly, revealing those beautiful blue gems. She pouted her cherry-colored lips andined, "I was about to break through, you know?" Baek Ainughed and replied, "My bad." "I couldn''t resist this cute sleeping beauty in the hammock." Yafei scoffed at his flirting technique. Of course, she felt happy inside when Baek Ain did this. "So, why are you searching for me? Even my array couldn''t stop you." Baek Ain wanted to tell her the array wasn''t strong but decided not to because he didn''t want to annoy her. "Well, I want to improve your body." Baek Ain shook his head and sat on the hammock. Yafei tilted her head in confusion and returned, "My body? Like the other serials who cultivated their bodies into Sage Physique?" Baek Ain nodded confirmingly, "Yep, like that." "I was thinking of parting some of my Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Bloodline to you." "But I''m here to speak about the method." "I can pass over my Blood Essence directly, but your body might not endure its sheer raw power and explode. Unlike Cai Lin, you don''t stay limated to it for over a year." He sighed helplessly. Even he doesn''t believe how fortunate Cai Lin was to obtain a variation of his Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Bloodline. Yafei pondered and asked, "Is there any other way? I know one can pass over a bloodline through Dual Cultivation." "Yes, but Icked the technique." Baek Ain kissed her cheek. Yafei giggled and responded, "There is a book in Fan Gu''s research chamber. Since he researched Genes, he also thought about breeding specific bloodlines to increase one''s growth and promote inborn talents for cultivation." "And yes, some are failures, and some are sesses like the Serials." "Here is the book." She handed him a brown-leather book. Baek Ain took the book and flipped it to the first page, which gave him an early exnation of human nature. It doesn''t take long for Baek Ain to read the whole journal, thanks to his excellent Parallel Thinking and Eidetic Memory. To his surprise, Fan Gu created a Dual Cultivation Technique to transfer one''s blood essence to another. His thinking is quite literally, "Why blood essence transfer must be painful? Let''s make it good." And he seeded with flying colors. Baek Ain doesn''t know whether he mustugh or cry at Fan Gu''s brilliant absurdity. At least Fan Gu was always a man of culture. [Ding! You have learned "Yin-Yang Synthesizing Sutra." version 3] "You learned this too, right?" Baek Ain closed the book. "About that... I couldn''t learn the technique because his writing looks like children scribbling." Yafei replied with embarrassment. "I only understand some words and phrases." Baek Ainughed, "His writing does look like scribbles." "Even the Doctor''s handwriting is better than his." If Fan Gu knew these two badlymented about his handwriting, he''d have returned and scolded them. Baek Ain casually recited the technique and taught Yafei, watching herprehend it quickly. The Yin-Yang Synthesizing Sutra wasn''t a hard technique to learn, more so for Baek Ain and Yafei. After five minutes, Yafei has fully learned it. She blushed because the content of this technique was extremely suggestive. "Done?" Baek Ain hugged her from behind. Yafei blushed, "Mm." "Let''s start then." ... ... Two hourster, Yafei is panting hard on the grassynd. She felt her body burning like tomorrow, feeling Baek Ain''s essence climb from herher region to her abdomen. "Can you feel it?" Baek Ain asked while cooling her down with a cup of iced water. Yafei drank the ice water and lied tantly, "Just a little more." Baek Ain raised his brows andughed, "Sure, just a little more." The sounds of animals in heat echoed throughout the willow forest for over three hours. Yafei is lying down on the grassynd,pletely exhausted. Her fairplexion has be slightly rosy,pletely covered in sweats. She looked tired, but a satisfied smile never left her beautiful face. Throb! Yafei suddenly felt a throbbing sensation in her heart and clutched hard, trembling like a fever affecting her. Baek Aines to her side, soothing her body. "Breath in, breath out." He instructed her while massaging her back with Nirvana''s Touch. The difort soon turned into a faint pleasure. Yafei entered a lotus position as she observed her body mentally, probing every inch of flesh and blood. She realized her blood had be slightly thicker and carried more energy than usual. She breathed in, feeling the newfound sensation in her heart. Familiarizing herself with this sensation, Yafei fell into a trance and didn''t realize two days passed. When Yafei awakened from meditation, she felt energized and could brute force everything before her. [Name: Yafei] [Race: Variant Hybrid] [Age: 22] [Cultivation: 2-Star Dou Venerate] [Innate Talent: Business Genius(+), Diamond-Tempered Behemoth(+)] [Parasite: Luan(Blue Diamond Phoenix''s Variant)] [Description: A noble youngdy who followed her dream man] Baek Ain checked her innate talents and chuckled, "Haha, as expected of her." [Business Genius: Thanks to her upbringing, Yafei was forced to judge everything and cultivated a talent to view one''s worth. After more than two decades, her observation technique has reached a genius level] [Diamond-Tempered Behemoth: A talent birthed by a variant of Divine Beast. Diamond-Tempered Behemoth is a rare variant of Metal-Devouring Behemoth, having an innate ability to spot treasure and be stronger by devouring it] [Diamond Tempered Behemoth''s Ability: Diamond''s Edge, Diamond Beast, Diamond Incarnation, Treasure Hunt, Treasure Devouring] Baek Ain thought of something and suddenly threw a beautiful-looking crystal from his inventory at Yafei. Yafei knew what Baek Ain implied and caught the crystal, bringing it to her mouth. The crystal quickly turned into a liquid and traveled into her throat, strengthening her overall base stats. Her skin seemingly gained a diamond-like luster. "This is..." Yafei waved her hand, creating some silver threads, and noticed they also possessed the same quality as diamond. No, calling it silver threads is no longer suitable. It should be called Diamond Threads from now on. Yafei was excited as she hugged Baek Ain tightly, making thetter smile wryly because her physical strength increased drastically. Fortunately, Baek Ain is a tough guy. "Did you regret following me?" Baek Ain suddenly asked. Yafei narrowed her eyes, "Why such a question so suddenly?" "To answer you, I''d never regret following you." "Even though I left my family''s business, living with you is making me a million times happier." "Hai Bodong is going to be sad if he heard your words, you know?" Baek Ain teased her. Yafei pursed her lips and ced her hands on her hips, "Hmph, let''s see if he can bully me now. I''m not as powerless as I used to be!" Baek Ain kissed her lips and said, "My little Fei Fei is entering her rebelling phase." "I like it." Chapter 150: The Harem is Growing Stronger Chapter 150: The Harem is Growing Stronger --- Chapter 147 --- After Yafei obtained her Diamond-Tempered Behemoth''s Variant, Baek Ain''s other lovers demanded the same things. And surprisingly, Lan Rou is actually the one who demanded Behemoth''s Variant to enhance her cultivation speed. Yi Xian, who was supposed to be the most yful in the group, somehow chose to be thest. The process didn''t take long, as the Yin-Yang Synthesizing Sutra worked wonderfully. Lan Rou''s adaptation of Baek Ain''s Bloodline Essence is faster than Yafei, allowing her to grasp it in half a day. On the other hand, Yi Xian has a problem because her Heavenly Poison Body shes with Baek Ain''s Bloodline Essence. It took her two days to create a synchronization between the two. Their status looks like this. ... [Name: Lan Rou] [Race: Variant Hybrid] [Age: 25(Fourth Reincarnation)] [Cultivation: 7-Star Dou Venerate] [Innate Talent: Immortal''s Origin(+), Truth-Seeking Behemoth(+)] [Parasite: Phantom(Dark-Lurking Panther''s Variant)] [Description: A failed saint who fell into continuous reincarnations and overturned her destiny by loving someone she truly likes] [Immortal''s Origin: The sense of undying''s soul, craving to defy heaven''s will and order. The Way of Immortal is to live for a long time, not forgetting, and stay eternal at will] [Truth-Seeking Behemoth: A variant of Soul-Chasing Behemoth, which got influenced by the power of Six Path from the Six Path Reincarnation me''s vow. Upon activation, the incarnation of Six Paths will get summoned and help the main body to grow stronger or fight] [Six Path Behemoth''s Ability: Six Paths'' Summoning, Truth-Seeking, Divine''s Soul Reading, Path Exchange, and Path Sacrifice] ... [Name: Yi Xian] [Race: Variant Hybrid] [Age: 26] [Cultivation: 2-Star Dou Venerate] [Innate Talent: Heavenly Poison Body(+), Poison Star Behemoth(+)] [Parasite: Viper(Three-Colored Jade Viper''s Variant)] [Description: The possessor of Heavenly Poison Body, whopletely epted her origin thanks to her loving husband] [Heavenly Poison Body: The evolution of Woeful Poison Body after its ownerpletely masters its poison, refining one hundred thousand of poison into a core. It''s the physique of Poison Emperor] [Poison Star Behemoth: Apletely new variant of Divine Behemoth, possessing both Star and Poison Elements. Just like other Behemoth, this new variant still needs enormous Life Energy, but it can getpensated with Poison and Star Energy] [Poison Star Behemoth''s Ability: Poison Star Behemoth''s Domain, Star Calling, Poison Conversion, Nine Lives Venomous Origin, Star''s Furnace] ... Yafei, Yi Xian, and Lan Roupete against each other. Yafei remained in the forest and spread her Diamond Threads, cing up arrays at incredible speed. Of course, she didn''t stay passive andunched several attacks at Yi Xian and Yafei. nk! Yi Xian hardened her fingers and attacked the Diamond Threads, which created a spark. She frowned because the durability and tenacity of Yafei''s threads had increased by a leap. However, she wasn''t the only one who got a massive boost. Yi Xian''s fingernail released a vicious green liquid as she sessfully snapped one of the threads. She kept attacking and failed to realize Yafei was setting her into a trap array. ''Fuck!" She stepped on the ground and watched the dirt release a blinking glow. BOOM! Yi Xian was sted by an explosion, gritting her teeth because she forgot that Yafei was a damned Array Master. "You should be more careful." A voice suddenly entered Yi Xian''s ears. Yi Xian recognized Lan Rou''s voice andined, "Oh,e on! You two are bullying me!" "Star Calling!" Yi Xian was desperate. nk! Lan Rou pulled a short sword from her back and swung it against Yi Xian, only to find it stuck in the air. Star Energy revolved around Yi Xian''s body, creating a small vortex. "Heh." She was amused. Lan Rou waved her slender hand, summoning mists and changing their shapes into sharp weapons. "Orchid''s Fragrance." She lowered her hand, causing these weapon-shaped mist to rain the area. Yi Xian strengthened her leg and disappeared from the area, leaving some afterimages to dodge Lan Rou''srge area attack. She cursed herself for not having a long-range attack. Lan Rou was about to chase after Yi Xian when a fox-like creature made of diamond suddenly appeared and mmed its w at her. She clenched her hand and punched the air, "Orchid''s Wave." A ripple got generated by Lan Rou''s punch and developed into a powerful shockwave. BOOM! The w and shockwave made contact, creating these weird muffled rupture sounds. The fox-like creature crumbled into diamond dust, leaving Lan Rou in a weird spot because she expected it to be stronger than this. "Wait-!" "This cheekyss..." Lan Rou''s eyes blinked in awe as the diamond dust suddenly gathered back into an ape. BAM! The ape mmed its arm against Lan Rou''s body. Yafei smirked in the shadow because the Diamond Beast''s ability from her Diamond-Tempered Behemoth''s Bloodline allowed her to create and assemble a beast from diamond dust or treasure. They are like puppets in her hands, perfectly in unison with her Rotating Diamond Threads Technique. This feeling of pride also deafened her spiritual sense a little, which was enough for Yi Xian to approach her. "Poison Star Domain!" Yi Xian took her chance and activated her new ability. Yafei locked her fingers in a specific pattern, activating some arrays to protect herself. To her surprise, the Poison Star Domain weighted the surrounding area tenfold and literally poisoned it. The air didn''t change color, but Yafei knew she couldn''t breathe. All her pores gained diamond-like quality, resisting the poison. Yafei gave Yi Xian a questioning gaze, ''My skin is going to get itchy, you know?'' Feeling Yafei''s gaze, Yi Xian smiled and shrugged, ''Everything is fair in love and war.'' Meanwhile, Lan Rou recovered from the diamond ape''s smash and kicked the air. She arrived at Yafei''s hidden spot and noticed the thick Star Power and Poison in the atmosphere. "Truth-Seeking." The mist around Lan Rou''s palm turned into a genuinence made of metal and released a divine-like luster. She pulled her right arm and flexed her back muscle, throwing thence down. SWOOSH! ''Danger!'' Yafei and Yi Xian thoughts simultaneously. As thence traveled down quickly, Yafei''s defensive formation and Yi Xian''s poison couldn''t affect it. Even if they did destroy thence, the energy left behind by it was enough to cause substantial damage. So, no. Yafei and Yi Xian decided to dodge. "Star Calling!" "Diamond''s Beast!" Yafei and Yi Xian escaped from thence,nding a hundred meters away from Lan Rou. They used their Spatial Strength and teleported away. But their relief soon changes into disbelief. "I win." k! k! Yafei and Yi Xian felt their foreheads smacked by something. "OUCH! That hurts!!" "My head..." They covered their red foreheads and saw Lan Rou blowing her fingers casually. "It''s my win." She said with a smile. Yafei and Yi Xian nced at each other bitterly, falling to the ground in annoyance. Their strengths increased by leaps, but the same goes for Lan Rou. They can''tpete with her. It''s just too much. "Your mastery over Spatial Strength is still too poor." Lan Rou pointed out their weakness immediately. "When you used Spatial Strength to teleport, you left a residue behind or more in the correct term, a "Fluctuation." that can get traced." "Unless you can erase this fluctuation, you might as wellbine Spatial Strength with your movement technique. If you don''t have apatible movement technique, ask Ain for onepatible with your new constitution." "You''re saying that as if I''m a free Dou Technique generator." Baek Ain sighed whilending near them. Lan Rou tilted her head and returned in confusion. "You''re not?" "You can create Dou Techniques and many others like no tomorrow, right?" "Can you just p your hands, and a technique appears?" Faced with such questions, Baek Ain was speechless. Lan Rou wasn''t wrong, but her mindset is too tant. "That''s not how my ability works." "I still have to do my research..." Baek Ain couldn''t help but rub his forehead helplessly, and didn''t know whether he shouldugh or cry at this very moment. "By the way, Cai Lin should be out of seclusion soon." Baek Ain changed the topic of conversation. As soon as he finished his words, thunderclouds appeared in the sky, and a storm raged through the surrounding mountains. Two images manifested from thin air. The first one was a Nine-Colored Python hissing at the sky, and the other was a unique beast with the appearance of a purple-furred ape with ox-like horns and a meaty serpentine tail roaring at the world. Ding! A status page appeared before Baek Ain''s eyes. His expression froze for a moment before melting with a relieved smile. [Name: Cai Lin] [Race: Royal Variant Hybrid] [Age: 369] [Cultivation: Half-Saint(High)] [Innate Talent: Heaven-Swallowing Serpent(+), Mother''s Earthsoul Behemoth(+)] [Parasite: Little Scale(Nine Lightning Swallowing Serpent''s Variant] [Description: The former queen of Snake People. She got defeated and learned her lesson, falling in love with someone who defeated her] ... [Heaven-Swallowing Serpent: An innate talent of Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, allowing it to swallow the essence of Earth and Heavens with no limit] [Mother''s Earthsoul Behemoth: A weaker variant of Amethyst Behemoth, yet it''s still a powerful Divine Beast. It possessed the power of Boundless Earth and Soul Aspects, which topped any beings of the same grade] [Mother''s Earthsoul Behemoth''s Ability: Earth Monarch, Soul Bound, Earth Reinforcement, Blessing of Mother Earth, Endless Soul-Seeking] Chapter 151: Vision and Returns Chapter 151: Vision and Returns --- Chapter 148 --- Cai Lin ascended to the sky slowly, staring at the thunderclouds with a small frown. As a queen-! No, an empress with sheer aura alone, she tamed the thunderclouds and made them part away. As the thunderclouds parted away, the sunlight gradually dropped on Cai Lin''s body, basking her in divine-like glory. Her body was "loosely." wrapped in a red dress. Long, silky ck hair danced softly due to the gentle breeze. And that beautiful face attained a golden yet warm luster, making those deep red eyes and rose-like lips more prominent. It was an iparably beautiful sight. Even her sisters couldn''t help but open their mouths in surprise. But the most shocked out of all was Baek Ain, who just stood there and was stunned. Cai Lin is a beautiful woman, she''s literally the queen of Snake People, but this current her is just different. Something about her noble aura and beauty aroused Baek Ain. Even a thought like, "Is this really my wife?" shed in Baek Ain''s mind a few times. Baek Ain shook his head because the feeling of love he had for Cai Lin was quiteplicated. Does he love her? Yes, without a doubt. However, Baek Ain couldn''t help but ask himself if Cai Lin really loved him back. After all, he tricked her into this very moment. [Hehe, my Harem Protagonist''s Host could be this nervous] Alicia teased casually. [Aih, I still remember when you were nervous about getting rid of your virginity] [Pfft, you even passed out due to high blood pressure once when you tried to make an advance on Lan Rou] [Truly a pathetic virgin moment!] Baek''s expression darkened when hearing Alicia''s teasing, especially when she mentioned the shameful moment of his past. ''Shut up, Alicia.'' [Yes, Yes. I''ll shut up, tehee~!] Baek Ain ignored Alicia and returned his gaze to Cai Lin, only to find her standing before him. "W-What?" Cai Lin smiled and stole his lips, surprising the three otherdies. Even though Cai Lin always acts like an overbearing queen to others, she is quite gentle inside. Yes, she appeared bossy to assert dominance as the Mistress of the Harem. Yet she rarely showed public intimation toward Baek Ain. Well, something like that is embarrassing for her. Baek Ain felt Cai Lin''s soft lips and brought his hands to her sizable rears, pulling them up. She looked at him feverishly and said, "I missed you..." "It''s only a few days." Baek Ain returned with a chuckle. Cai Lin smiled wryly and added, "It''s just a few days for you, but three months for me. Due to my Behemoth''s Variants, I experienced several soul transmissions and saw a glimpse into the future." "I tried to look further and further, but the vision is always the same." "Of course... I tried to look before that event, but something or maybe someone prevented me." "Is this your Bloodline Ability?" Baek Ain asked while giving her a worried look. Cai Lin nodded and replied, "Yes. It''s called Endless Soul-Seeking, and I have yet to master it." Baek Ain frowned and asked again, "Then, what vision did you see?" "My vision..." Cai Lin fell into deep thoughts. "After you destroyed the Hall of Souls and defeated the mysterious female ghost, an invisible force appeared in the sky and pulled you away." "The world then crumbled into oblivion..." "..." Baek Ain blinked in surprise. [Well, that escted quickly] Alicia remarked in wonder. Baek Ain is thinking about something. His expression is solemn because no one should be able to kill him. After all, his soul is "literally." protected by the broken innate skill that even Gods and Beings of the same caliber couldn''t break, meaning that an invisible force is trying to kick him away from this world. Unless. Baek Ain did something outrageous that could break the universe''s bnce, which is probably the right guess. But shouldn''t the universe reward him if he killed the Mysterious Female Ghost because that woman is irregr? How weird. Unknown to Baek Ain, Cai Lin actually hasn''t told all the visions she had experienced. She''s afraid the future will divert too much and change in an unknown direction, causing a more destructive result. There are some people Cai Lin didn''t mention as she was unfamiliar with them, and some seemed infatuated with Baek Ain. ''A woman in a green dress...'' Cai Lin recalled the person who sacrificed her cultivation base and blood energy to help Baek Ain. ''She also has a pink-haired disciple, but her face is somewhat blurry.'' ''I have to search for them after this.'' ''If they like Baek Ain and are strong enough, then I don''t mind them joining the harem because we need every support to ovee this uncertain future.'' Cai Lin suddenly felt Baek Ain''s warm hands on her cheeks,ing out of her trance. "Let''s put this matter aside first." Baek Ain reassured her. "While waiting for Qing Lin''s return, I have nned to visit the two nearest Ancient ns beside Gu n." "And the ns are?" Cai Lin questioned, thinking of a way to help her husband. Baek Ain smiled and replied, "Lei and Yao n." "The news of Hall of Souls'' Western Branch getting destroyed has been spreading, so they should be shocked one way or another." "Striking iron while it''s hot, I will offer an alliance." "What if they rejected your offer?" Lan Rou suddenly raised a point, making Baek Ain chuckle. Baek Ain smiled at Lan Rou, "Then I just have to beat them down to submission." "Even though the Lei n''s Leader is 8-Star Dou Saint, I have enough tricks to fight him equally. He''s a fighting junky, so there shouldn''t be much of a problem." "As for the Yao n. This n is "mainly." focused on Alchemy as their innate talents heavily lean on that field, but that doesn''t mean their strength is much better than Lei n." "I heard they have two Heavenly mes on their side, so doesn''t that sound good for my Gnome?" Baek Ain added, summoning the little brown-gold me. As Gnome adorably danced in the air, thedies gazed at it with an understanding expression. Gnome perhaps exceeded the top-ranked Heavenly mes due to Baek Ain fusing several Heavenly mes into it. Still, fusing is a loose term as Baek Ain used Heavenly me to support Gnome''s growth. Green Lotus Core me. Fallen Heart me. Sea Heart me. Six Path Reincarnation me. And Golden Crow''s Divine me. Baek Ain rubbed its finger against Gnome''s little head and said, "I should gather more Heavenly mes to make you stronger, huh?" "It would be a hassle but worth it." ... ... As Baek Ain and his lovers created several backups to their ns for a week, Qing Lin and the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe''s convoys returned to the Nine Serene Mountain Range. Qing Lin''s aura changed tremendously in less than two weeks, shocking Baek Ain and the fourdies. "Hubby, I''ve returned!" Qing Lin announced with a smile. A woman was hovering behind her, smiling bitterly. Yes, this woman is Elder Lu Man from the Sky Serpent Mansion and Qing Lin''s teacher. Baek Ain stared at the sky helplessly. He checked Qing Lin''s status page before kicking the ground and reaching her with lightning speed. "Good job." Baek Ain hugged her tightly. "I''m happy that you were fine." "Hehe, I gained some lucky encounters~!" Qing Lin hugged Baek Ain''s back, giggling like a maiden in love that she is. ... [Name: Qing Lin] [Race: Snake-Human''s Hybrid] [Age: 17] [Cultivation: 7-Star Dou Venerate] [Innate Talent: Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils(+), Divine Serpent Dragon Queen(+)] [Parasite: Nia(Light-dded Thousand Winds Condor''s Variant)] [Description: A maiden in love who is "extremely." idolized her savior/husband] ... [Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils: A rare yet strange inborn pupils, usually wielded by descendants of Humans and Snake-People, these pupils possessed terrifying mental power and the ability to enve Snake-Type Magical Beasts. Simply put, these pupils are the nemesis of Snake-Type Lifeforms] [Divine Serpent Dragon''s Queen: The Inheritor of Mellowing Serpent Dragon''s Will. After gaining the beast''s dying recognition, the inheritor will experience earth-shattering evolution and be the next Divine Serpent Dragon] [Divine Serpent Dragon''s Ability: Serpent Dragon''s Blood Release, The Majesty of Divine Beast, Supreme Talents, Heaven and Earth''s Voice, Mellowing Serpent Dragon''s Domain] Chapter 152: Parted Away Chapter 152: Parted Away --- Chapter 149 --- "So, like this... After we entered the Mellowing Serpent Dragon Secret Realm, I started using my pupils'' ability and control the nearby Snake-Type Magical Beasts." "We conquered the areas one by one, finally reaching thest domain, the Serpent Dragon''s Grave, where I met the dying Divine Beast''s will." "To acquire its recognition, I have to defeat a Half-Saint Realm Expert without summoning any of the subordinates I had. Thankfully, Instructor Rou had taught me martial arts to my bones, or else I''d get beaten to death." "Hehe, the parasite suit also helped me tremendously..." Everyone heard Qing Lin''s story, and Baek Ain couldn''t help but p his hand in amazement. This little wife of his is capable. She conquered a top-tier Secret Realm that contained three Rank 9 Magical Beasts. ording to the Chief Tribe Yao Ming, Qing Lin made the remaining rulers of the Secret Realm fight against each other before finishing them off after they got exhausted. The Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe''s convoys only cleaned the mess left behind by the fight. Even Yao Ming, a 2-Star Dou Saint, only helped once or twice in this expedition. Baek Ain rubbed Qing Lin''s head and said, "Take a rest for a day. You have been fighting for over a week, after all." "Okay!" Qing Lin smiled happily, hugging Baek Ain. Since Dou Practitioners don''t have to sleep to recover their stamina as they only have to meditate, Qing Lin hasn''t slept nor rested until she conquered the Mellowing Serpent Dragon Secret Realm. Even after conquering the Secret Realm, Qing Lin was too excited and rushed back to spread this good news to Baek Ain. Watching Qing Lin go to her bedroom, thedies sighed with aplicated feeling. Lan Rou, Yafei, and Yi Xian have watched this little girl grow, but they would have never thought she''d be this monstrous. More so for Cai Lin because her disgusting nsmen were "actually." the ones who did this tragedy and caused Qing Lin to birth into this world. Ironically, Qing Lin could match Cai Lin in Innate Talents or surpass her, and she''s a few hundred younger than Queen Medusa. ''It seems I had to return to the Tager Desert and change a few things.'' Cai Lin thought to herself. After all, she couldn''t let her loyal subjects be too inhumane. Even though power is everything in this jungle world, Cai Lin aspired to be more benevolent. As a future empress of Baek Ain''s legion, she couldn''t be a tyrant and decided to take a new step. Then Cai Lin shivered at the thought of a dangerous future ahead of them. She breathed in and looked at Baek Ain, believing her man could forge a new path. "Ain, I want to go back." Cai Lin suddenly said. "Go back? To Tager Desert?" Baek Ain nced at her. Cai Lin nodded and replied, "The Northern Region is not united. Well, we got like 50% of the influence there." "After some thought, I have decided to gather enough power and influence back in the Northern Region. The Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe will help me reform them." "Do you need Behemoth Paradise''s aid? Reforming the entire region wasn''t an easy thing to do." Baek Ainmented supportively. "Not to mention the resources in the Northern Legion are severelycking." Cai Lin smiled as she nodded, "Mm, send some Serials. I believe Fan Gu''s Techniques from the Great Thousand World will cause explosive growth in the Northern Region." Unknown to Cai Lin, she''d met the woman in her vision when unifying the Northern Region. They''d fight and somehow be friends despite intense battles. Yafei suddenly raised her hand and said, "Can I go with Sister Cai Lin?" "I want to visit the Miteer Family. I haven''t seen my uncles and aunts for a while now." "Go." Baek Ain chuckled. "Say hello from me to Senior Hai Bodong, and give him a fright that you''re a Dou Venerate Expert." "You''re so evil~!" Yafei giggled back, agreeing with Baek Ain''s request. Yi Xian rubbed her chin and whispered something into Lan Rou''s ears, making thetter''s eyes shine slightly. "Sure," Lan Rou gave Yi Xian an affirming nod. "Let''s do that." "Ain!" They suddenly pped the table. Baek Ain was startled, "What?" Yi Xian put on a foxy smile and said, "I want to visit the Pill Tower. If possible, bring it under our control." "Are you confident? You know Pill Tower has some Half-Saint Experts and even a Dou-Saint, right? Your cultivation base isn''t enough to bring them down." "Hehe, I wanted to bring Sister Lan Rou with me!" Yi Xian proudly lifted her nose, leaving Baek Ain speechless. "Don''t worry. She agreed to apany me." "Mm." Lan Rou nodded with a smile. Baek Ain sighed andmented, "Aih, Doesn''t this means you four will leave me alone with Qing Lin? Aih, how lonely." The corner of the fourdies'' mouths twitched when hearing this. This shameless husband of theirs. "Sister, let''s beat him up!!" Yi Xian pumped her fist, pointing her finger at Baek Ain like amander in a war. Baek Ain''s expression sank as the four beauties tackled him to the ground, starting to do lewd things. The tea room soon filled with moans and grunts. ... ... The next day, Cai Lin and Yafei used the nearest Wormhole to return to the Northern Region. They stared at Baek Ain with an annoyed gaze as their bodies were sores. The same goes for Yi Xian and Lan Rou because Baek Ain showed no mercy when they tried to bully him with numbers. They couldn''t defeat his Golden Rod. Baek Ain waved his hand from a distance, watching his lovers disappear into the Wormholes. "Well, I have my job. I can''t keep them forever on my side. They also need their journey to be stronger." He vanished from the spot. Returning to the Nine Serene Mountain Range, Baek Ain cultivated for a few days to improve his cultivation base. He also consumed several of his self-concocted pills containing Extreme Life Force to further Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s Power. Deep in the bamboo forest, a white-haired youth meditated silently above a sturdy-looking rock. His ck robe danced because of the gust, revealing his toned physique. Invisible force seemed to revolve around his body,pressing every inch of his flesh. Baek Ain released a sigh, opening his eyes. He clenched his fist and saw the muscle slightly contracted, shaking his head helplessly. [Congrattion, Host] [You have directly entered the High Stage of Half-Saint Realm] "Thanks for thepliment, but this is due to my Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique." Baek Ain humbly replied. It wasn''t a lie because the Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique changed Baek Ain''s body into that of a higher lifeform, allowing him to amodate a more refined and pure Dou Qi Energy. Bing Half-Saint Expert wasn''t as difficult as people thought. With a firm, enough foundation like Baek Ain, the serials in the Behemoth Paradise have replicated his method and evolved their physiques before bing Half-Saint Experts. The difference is that people in this Cultivation World focus too much on one thing when they have to achieve three main things. Body, Mind, and Energy. Baek Ain''s body is so strong that even a 6-Star Dou Saint couldn''t possibly crack its defense. Not to mention his regeneration topped it off in case he did get injured. Baek Ain''s mind tempered continuously thanks to his Alchemist''s prowess. And thanks to the 1st Soul Transition, even old monsters and Gods couldn''t damage it. And energy, the Record of Burning World isn''t just a mere cultivation technique. It''s a Divine-grade Cultivation Technique, capable of refining one''s energy into that of a Golden Crow''s Sun. Baek Ain''s energy is several hundred times more refined and purer than anyone in the same cultivation realm. His energy reserve is also huge. Of course, this is just the foundation. Yes, one needed profound control over Spatial Strength and the natural force to be a Half-Saint Expert. They needed to convert their bodies into Saint-like physiques and refine them with Spatial Strength until they broke mortal''s limitations. Given Baek Ain''s cheat-like system and advantages, saying he could be a Dou Saint in one year at any time is a severe underestimation. A few months is more than enough. "Hubby, I''m ready." Qing Lin appeared before Baek Ain''s eyes. She wore a dark green dress, ck stockings, and green shoes. Her green hair was "neatly." tied in a long braid. Baek Ain smiled and replied, "Let''s go." "Mm." Chapter 153: Yao Clan Chapter 153: Yao n --- Chapter 150 --- Baek Ain and Qing Lin rode a winged serpent in the sky, roaming toward the Yao n of the Eight Ancient ns. After all, this n is the nearest to the Nine Serene Mountain Range. "Is this one of the Secret Realm''s rulers?" Baek Ain curiously asked while gazing at the winged serpent. This Rank 9 magical beast is over five hundred meters, with blood-colored scales and bat-like wings. A few bumps seemingly grew under its serpentine body as if it would spurt out ws. Qing Lin nodded and answered, "Her name is Linlin." "She was the guardian of the Serpent Dragon Grave, a mutation of Scarlet Moon Python. After experiencing the baptism of the Serpent Dragon, she''s pretty much a variant between a snake and a dragon." "I evolved into Blood Scales Flood Snake-Dragon, mydy." A voice suddenly escaped the serpent''s mouth. It was gentle and filled with politeness. Qing Lin giggled, "Hehe, my bad." "Anyway, Linlin has the potential to be a Divine Beast just like any other top Beast Tribes. The only problem is that she needed a massive amount of Life Force like me." "Like you? Wait, I forgot to ask you about the inheritance in the Secret Realm." Baek Ain recalled Qing Lin''s status page a week ago. Qing Lin smiled and answered, "It''s the inheritance of the Divine Serpent Dragon. Even though the Divine Serpent Dragon is a sub-species of True Dragon, it rivaled Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python as it fully merged Azure Dragon''s Essence Blood in the past." "Its Serpent Ancestry is Ancient Heaven Python." "Ancient Heaven Python." Baek Ain shook his head when hearing this. Is it just Baek Ain''s feelings, or Cai Lin and Qing Lin "literally." destined to be a rival? After all, Ancient Heaven Python is the ancestor of most Snake-Type Magical Beasts. Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python is more powerful, but its reputation is barely noticeable because of its scarce number, and many thought it was just a myth. But Azure Dragon''s Essence Blood leveled its ying field. Or maybe not because Cai Lin also possessed the Mother''s Earthsouls Behemoth''s Bloodline. Thinking about it, Baek Ain couldn''t help but sigh bitterly at his harem''s fate. "Qing Lin, do you want my Behemoth''s Essence Blood? It could speed up your Cultivation Speed." Baek Ain proposed the idea. Qing Lin shook her head gently and refused, "Thanks, hubby. But no." "I have yet fully mastered my inheritance, so having more would create an imbnce in my Cultivation Path." "Think of it like a ss cup, it is currently full and cannot afford another liquid, or its content will get spilled." "In this scenario, my ss cup will get cracked or worse case... Exploded due to the overload." "I see..." Baek Ain sighed helplessly. Qing Lin leaned on Baek Ain''s chest and whispered bashfully, "I-I might not be able to take your Blood Essence, but I can get overloaded by your other essence..." ''Damn, girl!'' Baek Ain gave her a surprised look. Faking a cough, Baek Ain sternly asked, "Who taught you to speak like this?" Qing Lin blushed and replied, "I-It''s Elder Sister Yi Xian..." "..." Baek Ain. "Of course it''s her!" He facepalmed himself. Far away, Yi Xian and Lan Rounded in the grand-looking city near the Pill Tower. "My Ain''s senses are tingling!" Yi Xian suddenly said, rubbing her hips solemnly. Lan Rou stared at her sister weirdly andmented, "There is no such a thing." "Stop joking around, and visit the Pill Tower." "Eeeh, but my Ain''s sense is never wroooong~!" Yi Xianined, causing Lan Rou to drag her anyway. The two beauties caught attention quickly, yet no one dared to approach them because of the freezing aura around Lan Rou. Back to Baek Ain and Qing Lin, they finally arrived at the border of Yao n''s Territory. They changed their appearances slightly to execute this operation with the help of their parasites, entering the area as the pair of Husband and Wife. Yao n is a n that mainly focuses on Alchemy. For ancient ns, the quality of Dou Di Blood mattered the most. They are descendants of the Dou Gods, so their standard is always strict and high. Ironically, the appearance of Yao Chen as an Alchemy Genius is like a p in the face for them. After all, they kicked him out due to hisck of Dou Di Blood. He proved that Dou Qi Blood''s quality doesn''t fully determine one''s talents. As they entered the nearest city, a guard who was at the 9-Star Dou Spirit Realm stopped Baek Ain and Qing Lin. "Name, age, and background?" He stated sternly. Baek Ain smiled and answered, "Lin Feng, 21, Broken de n." Qing Lin hugged Baek Ain''s arm and added, "Lin Qing, 19, Broken de n." "upation?" The guard raised his brows, feeling somewhat annoyed by their lovey-dovey atmosphere. "Alchemist and cksmith." "Beast Tamer." The guard frowned when hearing their answers and sneered, "If you two want to scam someone, you better go away. Yao n isn''t something you could afford to offend." "Pfft, not to mention Alchemist and cksmith? You don''t look like someone who could do this field." He mockingly added. Baek Ain shook his head helplessly because his disguise did make him look humble. He wore an ordinary-looking brown robe and pants with a ck sash tied around his waist. Of course, these clothes were his parasites. The same goes for Qing Lin as their facial features and body structures changed slightly. Baek Ain snapped his finger lightly and summoned 10% of Gnome''s me, causing a bright brown-golden me to burst. BOOM! The searing heat melted the city''s wall and the defense formation, making the guard fall and pee his pants. Well, it immediately dried off due to the heat. ''That''s stronger than I expected.'' Baek Ain thought to himself. Gnome has grown because of the support from the Heavenly mes and Golden Crow''s Divine me, but this firepower is no lower than Golden Crow''s Divine me itself and maybe more controble. Its heat is somewhatcking. Nheless, not many fires could rival it in this world. A thousand miles away, in the Yao Realm, a group of elders and the n chief discussed the disappearance of Hall of Souls'' Western Branch. The n chief Yao Dan rested on his main seat with a solemn expression. His usual friendliness is "seemingly." reced with solemnness. "Do you think Gu n wiped the Hall of Souls'' branch?" He asked the elders. A bald elder with an unreadable expression shook his head and replied unsurely, "I''m not sure either, chief. The Gu n always lead, but they are usually never this aggressive." Another elder scoffed and returned, "Of course, they are never this aggressive before. No one dared to steal before their eyes and injured so many of their n members." "The ending of Heavenly Gathering n''s Auction isn''t secret, after all." Yao Dan suddenly opened his mouth again and mentioned, "Soul-Recovering Medicine. 9th Tier Pill with effect rivaling 10th Tier Pill." "Unfortunately, the pill was stolen by a youth named Xiao Yan." "If we could get our hands on this pill, Yao n will have a way to break through our ancestor''s limits." "How unfortunate, how unfortunate." He sighed helplessly. The elders listened to their chief''s mutters and sighed helplessly too. Their n''s specialty is alchemy, and they participated in the Heavenly Gathering n''s Auction as well, but they are not fated to obtain it, even with their seemingly endless wealth. Thud! "Hmm?" Everyone in the room suddenly bes silent. They gazed into the distance, feeling the presence of fire. A Heavenly me. No, this is not Heavenly me! "Let''s go, might as well check it." Yao Dan said, walking off his seat. The elders nodded and followed after the n chief. At the entrance of the now melting city'' walls, Baek Ain unsummoned Gnome and waited. "Y-You! The Yao n won''t leave this matter peacefully!" The guard pointed his finger at Baek Ain. Baek Ain chuckled and returned, "That''s my n in the first ce." "And yup, we are waiting for the same group of people." Yao Dan and the elders arrived at the city, seeing the shivering city guard, a white-haired man, and a green-haired woman. Yao Dan frowned inwardly, sensing the presence of the weird fire from the white-haired me. Since he didn''t sense any ill intent from the white-haired man, Yao Dan asked, "Who might you be?" Baek Ain cupped his hands and smiled, "My name is Lin Feng." "And I''m here to challenge Yao n''s Alchemy Masters." The elders felt weird as one shouted, "Who do you think you were? How ridiculous!" "Our n doesn''t ept challenges from unknown persons!" Yao Dan hasn''t said anything further and senses that this Lin Feng fellow is a Half-Saint Expert. Weirdly, his Spiritual Sense couldn''t detect his Spiritual State. There are two possible reasons. He possessed a treasure that concealed one''s Spiritual State. Or his Spiritual State is just stronger than him. ''A Tier 9 Alchemist? I have never heard of someone like him in the Central ins.'' Yao Dan firmly believed in the first reason, but thetter part was not too far-fetched. He''s a cautious person, after all. Baek Ain acted calmly before these people and suddenly said, "Even if I possessed the recipe for Tier 10 Pill?" Yao Dan''s expression and the elders froze on the spot. "YOU THINK YOU CAN FOOL US! SUCH THING DOESN''T EXIST-!" Before the elders could finish, Baek Ain had already pulled a scroll of ancient beast hide from his inventory. He opened it slightly, revealing the ancient aura. Five words were "neatly." written at the top, but these words were enough to shock Yao Dan and the elders. "Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill." "How is that even possible?!" They were speechless. Baek Ain closed the scroll and made them gasp. "Why did you close it!!" They looked at Baek Ain grimly. Baek Ain grinned and teased, "What do you think I am? An idiot?" "This is my bargaining chip. Do you think I''d let you see it withoutpleting my goal?" Yao Dan cleared his throat, "Cough, Fellow Alchemist Lin Feng. You said you want to challenge my Yao n, correct?" "Yes." Baek Ain nodded casually. "Then, let me invite you to a banquet first." Yao Dan smiled,nding beside Baek Ain and giving him an inviting gesture. "Hehe, sure." Baek Ainughed, epting the invitation. "But wait, I remembered someone made it hard for me to enter this city earlier. If I don''t summon my magic me, he''d have bullied me, you know?" The guard trembled like no tomorrow, ''No!'' [Poor guy] Aliciamented. Baek Ain, Qing Lin, and Yao Dan flew up, entering the Yao Realm. The bald elder used his telepathy and asked, ''Should we do something to this man?'' ''No.'' Yao Dan replied earnestly. ''Why not?'' The bald elder was confused because their target was only a Half-Saint Realm. Yao Dan nced back and gave his n''s elders a meaningful look, ''You guys aren''t strong enough to defeat him.'' No one but Yao Dan could feel it. The deadly presence came from Baek Ain''s body. Even Yao Dan, a 7-Star Dou Saint, couldn''t help but question if he could defeat Baek Ain in a death battle. It feels like one wrong step is enough to ughter them all. Yao Dan watched Baek Ain''s back and solemnly added, ''This man is a monster...'' Chapter 154: Im the Strongest Chapter 154: I''m the Strongest --- Chapter 151 --- Baek Ain and Yao Dan exchanged their views on Alchemy while walking toward the Yao Realm, and Yao Dan was "utterly." convinced that this white-haired man was a 9th Tier Alchemist just like him. ''Lin Feng''s view on material processing is truly unique, not to mention he used some terms I couldn''t understand like "Elements Difusion." and "Chemical Reaction." for his procession.'' Yao Dan thought for himself. Even though Baek Ain has briefly exined these two terms, Yao Dan only grasped the tip of the iceberg. Now Baek Ain is like a paragon of Alchemy in his eyes. Like a giddy child, who discovered a newfound joy, Yao Dan opened his mouth and asked more questions. Baek Ain answered them casually and sometimes left clues for Yao Dan, letting him solve the problem. He''s like a patient teacher and taught the child-like Yao Dan, rendering the Yao n''s elders speechless. They attentively listened to Baek Ain and Yao Dan''s conversations for minutes and realized the white-haired man''s knowledge of Alchemy was deeply profound. It''s even more than any 9th Tier Alchemist they ever met in the Central ins. The elders who ridiculed Baek Ain before couldn''t help but feel regretful inside and outside, blushing in embarrassment. Some even panicked, thinking they had offended a sage-like alchemist that''s Baek Ain. At their age, they should be wiser and view things based on experience. You cannot judge a monster-like talent by appearance. Theypletely forget that most individuals die in this dangerous world because they look down on others and feel overconfident in their abilities. Even if the other party is bluffing, they should have been more cautious and observed the situation even more. The elders looked at each other, nodding in agreement. They hurriedly walked to Baek Ain and bowed down, swallowing their pride for future cooperation. They can''t afford to have someone as talented as Baek Ain irritated at them. "Grandmaster Lin." "Please forgive our rudeness earlier!!" Baek Ain stared at them silently and faked a sigh, "Get up, seniors." "It''s normal for you guys to look down on others, so I don''t really take it to heart. As a fellow alchemist, we should band together to reach a higher realm." He added righteously, touching Yao Dan and the elders. Qing Lin watched this with an amused look, thinking Baek Ain''s acting skill was so superb no one could notice it. If Qing Lin hadn''t stayed on his side for a long time, she''d have believed his words were genuine from the depth of his heart. [Chaotic Mask of the Jester] [What a good skill] Aliciamented lightly. Baek Ain smiled and offered to share his lowly knowledge with the Yao n''s elders, causing them to feel awed at his kindness. Does such a person actually exist? Of course, but Baek Ain wasn''t one of them. He''s no saint but a man with hidden ambition. They entered the Yao Realm and were "quickly." greeted by the guards. "Wee, wee, Grandmaster Lin." One elderughed excitedly. "Let me escort you into our Yao Realm." "Wait, let me do it, you old fart! Grandmaster Lin should be more interested in my Medicine Garden!" Another elder proposed. "What did you say?!" Soon an argument ensued, leaving the n Chief Yao Dan mute as he sighed at their childishness. "Enough! Call Ling''er here." The elders dropped their heads but silently gave the n Chief a thumbs-up. How could they not realize why Yao Dan summoned Yao Ling''er in such a situation? Even though Grandmaster Lin has been married to a beautifuldy, having a second wife and mistress is standard in the cultivation world. By calling the most talented and beautiful female generation of the Yao n, they could deepen their rtionship with Grandmaster Lin. Yes, this is one of the oldest tricks. Honey Trap. "Chief, Lady Ling''er is currently concocting pills in her private quarter." A servant bowed respectfully. "I''m afraid she couldn''te here." "Oh, concocting pills?" Baek Ain was interested. "Since the situation is like this, we might as well check her." Yao Dan''s eyes lit up whileughing inside, "Well, follow me then." The elders also followed behind, flying toward an icy mountaintop where one of Yao n''s two geniuses lives. They arrived at a serene-looking house and felt an intense cold heat in the atmosphere. "Is Ling''er trying to concoct Yin-Yang Cleansing Pill?" Yao Dan smelled something and furrowed his brows slightly. Baek Ain''s nose twitched as hemented, "Ice Longing Grass, Red Volcanic Mushroom, Heaven-Blessed Basil, Three Drop of Ice Spring''s Essence, a Core of Dual-Elemented Rank 8 Magical Beast and..." "Wait, did she change the Dragon''s Breath Grass with Fledgling ck Phoenix Grass?" "Uh, oh... Not good." Upon hearing Baek Ain''sments, Yao Dan and the elders'' expressions turned solemn. "Isn''t the recement suitable, Grandmaster Lin?" One elder asked in confusion. Baek Ain shook his head and replied, "If it''s a normal Rank 8 Magical Beast''s core, then there shouldn''t be a problem." "The problem lies within the usage of Dual-Elemented Core." "The nature of Dual Elements is between fused or synergized. If it fuses quality, the Yin-Yang Cleansing Pill will get concocted perfectly, but if it''s thetter." "The effect of Fledgling ck Phoenix Grass isn''t enough to dilute it." "Well, prepare for thunderclouds." He nced at the sky. BOOM! As Baek Ain finished his words, a crowd of thunderclouds gathered above the icy mountaintop. Yao Dan and the elders could feel the thunder punishment about to drop. As expected, Yao Ling''er still tried to concoct the Tier 8 Pill. Failure doesn''t mean just Furnace''s explosion, as the alchemist will also experience heaven''s fury. "Elders, start drawing a tribtion-absorbing array." "I''ll assist Yao Ling''er with her pill concoction." Baek Ain''s eyes shed with an ulterior motive, "Wait, let me do it." "Don''t draw the array. Let the lightning fall." Yao Dan looked at Baek Ain and seriously said, "Then, we''ll protect the surroundings first. Please protect Ling''er from danger. She''s one of the greatest pirs in this generation." "Mm." Baek Ain nodded, pulling several ck-iron rods from his inventory and throwing them around Yao Ling''er home. Baek Ain then pulled a white spear with a nd-looking spearhead and positioned it in the center, allowing it to absorb heaven''s lightning in the best way possible. [Name: Roc''s Spine] [Type: Spiritual Weapon(Unfinished)] [Grade: SS+] [Description: An unfinished weapon made from Ancient Beast Roc''s Spine Bone. It''s sturdy and allowed its wielder to fly like a Roc, but somehowcked the finishing touch] [Innate Skill: Flight(SS)] While cultivating, Baek Ain has never been idle as he refined countless weapons with any excellent materials he had. Of course, he kept some for safe-keeping and emergency, but that didn''t stop his researcher''s heart. What kind of man doesn''t want a fucking godly weapon? Roc''s Spine is nearly bing his masterpiece, but it doesn''t receive a finishing touch because Baek Ain felt something wascking. And it was the lightning from the sky. Domina-Tion received one when created, allowing them to be a powerful weapon. "This is time for the finishing touch." Baek Ain summoned Gnome''s me and quenched Roc''s Spine with it. From afar, Yao Dan and the elders, who were about to leave, looked at this sight and were "utterly." stunned. "What fine control of fire..." "I thought he was an alchemist, but he seems to be a high-tiered cksmith too." "No, this is a refining technique!" "Grandmaster Lin is a Refiner Master!" "Oh my god!" Yao Dan awakened from his stun and said, "What are you looking at? Go and protect the surroundings!" "Yes, Chief!" The elders disappeared. Yao Dan''s mouth twitched a little, looking at Baek Ain with a frightened feeling in his heart. This man is more monstrous than he thought. Tier 9 Alchemist. And now he''s a Refiner Master too? Damn, who raised this guy? Baek Ain ignored their gazes and casually controlled the temperature of Gnome''s me with his Parallel Thinking skill. He walked to the home nearby and opened it, seeing a beauty concentrated on a furnace. Yao Ling''er is a beauty with long blue hair and an exquisite face, but she appeared like frost, looking like an ice beauty. Her body is developed in the right portions, inviting someone to conquer her. She was sweating profusely and failed to sense Baek Ain''s presence. Baek Ain walked behind Yao Ling''er and tapped her shoulder, "Calm down." "Who-!" Yao Ling''er lost her focus before a movement. "Shoosh! Focus on your pill." Baek Ain sealed her lips with his index finger, shaking his head because this icydy wasn''t professional enough. Yao Ling''er red at Baek Ain, giving him a questioning look. Baek Ain smiled, "My name is Lin Feng, a wandering Alchemist." "I''m here to challenge Yao n with my alchemy to find a way to be an even higher alchemist''s realm." "The n Chief Dan has instructed me to help you." Yao Ling''er gaze calmed down as she nodded, knowing her concoction was fucked beyond repair. Lifting his finger away, Yao Ling''er opened her mouth and said, "What should I do?" "The explosion of the 8th Tier Pill will be disastrous..." Baek Ain chuckled, "Don''t worry." "I''ll handle this pill because in the field of Alchemy... I''m the strongest." Chapter 155: Taking a Disciple Chapter 155: Taking a Disciple --- Chapter 152 --- "In alchemy..." "I''m The Strongest." Yao Ling''er frowned upon hearing Baek Ain''s arrogant words, snorting indifferently inside because the pill she was making was on the verge of breaking apart. Soon, it would explode. What could he do in this situation? Nothing. Yao Ling''er didn''t know that her worldview in alchemy would turn upside down at this very moment. Baek Ain smiled as he flicked his finger, creating a disturbance around the alchemy furnace of Yao Ling''er. The Spatial Strength squeezed and contracted back and forth, stabilizing the surrounding area. Even if the lightning hit, they''d not get injured. "Give me the roots of Red Lion''s Mane Grass." He stretched his hand, leaving Yao Ling''er speechless. "How did you-!" Yao Ling''er couldn''t help but feel surprised. Baek Ain sighed and waved his hand, "Hurry up. Do you want me to fix this thing or not?" Yao Ling''er puffed her cheeks and indifferently gave the roots of Red Lion''s Mane Grass to Baek Ain, wondering how he knew she had it. Baek Ain picked the roots and cleaned them with Gnome''s me, burning the skin and refining the medicine inside. It took him less than two seconds to extract the pure medicinal liquid. Throwing the liquid into the alchemy furnace, Baek Ain slowly enveloped the Yin Yang Cleansing Pill that Yao Ling''er attempted to make. "..." Yao Ling''er couldn''t believe her sense for a second. The pill, which was about to explode, calmed down under this man''s influence. "That should give us five to seven minutes." Baek Ainmented, pondering the next step. "How did you do it?" Yao Ling''er asked while blinking her eyes. Baek Ain nced at her and answered casually, "The Yin Yang Cleansing Pill you made is "decently." modified by using the alternative ingredient, it was a smart move but not smart enough as you used the wrong Dual-Typed Magical Beast''s Core." "Did you call me decent?" Yao Ling''er pride as one of two geniuses from the Yao n was hurt. But to her question, Baek Ain shrugged and returned, "Your standard is barely enough to be an 8th Tier Alchemist." "I noticed your Spiritual Strength is more powerful than others, and with your background in the famous Yao n, your current progress is more decent than anyone I knew." "However, in my eyes... Such progress is not worth mentioning." "Y-You!" Yao Ling was infuriated. Baek Ain chuckled at her reaction and teased, "Are you mad?" "Do you feel all your training and hard work insulted?" "Lady Ling''er, can I call you that? Trust me, the realm of Alchemy is more than concocting pills and studying." "You must walk to unknown territory, find your path and make it your specialty." He grinned foolishly. "What''s the use of following others when they can''t break through the realm of Gods." Yao Ling''er was stunned when listening to Baek Ain''s words, entering a trance as if a new world had opened before her eyes. Like any other alchemist, she wanted to be the best. She studied and studied everything in the Yao Realm, but something didn''t feel right. The joy of entering an unknown alchemy territory Yao Ling''er had when she was young was "thoroughly." devoured by the sense of achievement. She bes prideful, thinking no one in the new generation could defeat her in alchemy besides her brother, Yao Tian. But is that it? Yao Ling''er dim brown eyes lit up. She was enlightened. She trembled and bowed respectfully before Baek Ain, "T-Thank you for opening my eyes, Grandmaster Lin Feng." "I''m truly honored to receive your guidance." "Please forget my rudeness..." Even though Yao Ling''er thought so, Baek Ain just spouted nonsense to act cool in front of "Juniors." for once. Yes, he was bullshitting some profound shits to look more imposing. If Baek Ain had a long white beard, he would stroke it while appearing like a sage. Oh well, even Baek Ain didn''t expect spouting nonsense would be this effective. Baek Ain faked a cough and said, "Get up, Lady Ling''er." "We still have to fix your Yin Yang Cleansing Pill." "So, you better follow my instructions." "I''ll do it with all my heart, Grandmaster!" Yao Ling''er firmly responded, clenching her slender hands in a fighting spirit. Baek Ain activated Parallel Thinking and formed several invisible hands with his Spiritual Strength. It shocked Yao Ling''er because solidifying and manifesting one''s Spiritual Strength into reality isplicated. Even the Yao n Chief, Yao Dan, needed to focus while creating these helpful limbs. Baek Ain picked some herbs from his inventory and refined them before Yao Ling''er, giving the noble youngdy an existential crisis. It is because Baek Ain''s refinement speed is too fast. And not to mention the godly control over his fire, a powerful fire rivaling the Heavenly me that Yao Ling''er never heard of or known before. Gnome''s me danced in the air, burning impurities of countless herbs and turning them into pure golden liquid. The pleasant aromatic scent shocked Yao Ling''er, making her hand tremble in excitement. "T-This is...?" She asked with uncertainty. "My invention, Bonding Compound Liquid." Baek Ain answered casually. "It could stabilize any pills below Tier 10 and hasten the fusion between ingredients. If I had to say it bluntly, my invention could increase the percentage of sess by 70%." "The rest of 30% depends on the Alchemist''s Skill." "Meaning you should be able to seed." "..." Yao Ling''er was dumbfounded. She has never heard of such a miraculous thing in her life. Increase the percentage of sess by 70%! Such a godly invention deserved to be known as a legendaryponent in Alchemy. Even in Yao n''s history record, her ancestors had never created something like this. Deep in Yao Ling''er heart and mind, Baek Ain''s image has be more revered, saint-like, and godly. She blushed and calmed herself because Baek Ain told her to step forward. "Bring out your Spiritual Strength." His voice entered Yao Ling''er ears. Yao Ling''er nodded and released her Spiritual Strength, feeling the endless ocean of energy from Baek Ain. His Spiritual Strength is a thousand, if not ten thousand times, much more powerful than hers. Baek Ain threw the Bonding Compound Liquid into the furnace and instructed Yao Ling''er to refine the Yin Yang Cleansing Pill. Thirty seconds passed, and heaven sent several lightning strikes at them. Thankfully, Baek Ain''s Roc''s Spine absorbed the lightning. A bead after bead of sweat appeared on Yao Ling''er forehead as she gently controlled the Magical Beast''s me she owned. BOOM! CRACK! One bolt of lightning escaped Roc''s Spine''s absorption and hit the roof of Yao Ling''er home, destroying it. Baek Ain activated the Jade-like Enhancement and pped the lightning away, directing it back to the Roc''s Spine. He nced at the sky and saw the thunderclouds bing red, having a ughter aura. A frown appeared on his face because this wasn''t a good sign. Baek Ain gradually moved his gaze to Yao Ling''er andmented, "She''s on the verge of bing a Tier 8 Alchemist." "Hmm..." "Let''s do this." Since Yao Ling''er was so focused on her alchemy, she ignored most things and allowed Baek Ain to nt a parasite''s egg on her. The egg entered her bloodstream and flowed to her heart, finally settling on her brain. Baek Ain''s new parasites are undetectable and extremely small, to the point of bing nearly atomic level. Baek Ain wanted his parasites to bond to Yao Ling''er DNA, but that wasn''t possible. The King of Parasite Skill needed to be SSS Grade skill first. "Here ites." Baek Ain watched a crimson lightning fall. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! ... ... Yao Dan and the elder looked at the peak with a solemn expression. They watched the thunderclouds disperse from the sky and reveal a light shower. A speares into their vision, possessing a lingering aura of Heavenly ughter Lightning. "How terrifying..." Yao Dan murmured in disbelief. But to their surprise, Baek Ain suddenly appeared from the rubble and grabbed the spear, waving it around to his heart''s content. Yao Ling''er appeared a secondter, making them sigh in relief. "Hmm?" "This presence." Yao Ling''er looked at the furnace in her hands. Her eyes were red because she couldn''t believe this result. A blood-colored pill floated out of the furnace and floated, giving off a powerful medicinal aroma. "Congrattions." Baek Ain smiled at her. "You have refined your first Holy Grade 8th Tier Pill." "And bing 8th Tier Pill." Yao Ling''er bowed hurriedly and said, "Thank you, Grandmaster." Baek Ain waved his hand casually and returned, "Like I said, in alchemy..." "I''m the Strongest." "So, Lady Ying''er." "Are you willing to be my disciple?" Hearing this, Yao Ling''er was dumbstruck before kowtowing on the ground, not afraid of dirtying herself. "Yao Ling''er greeted the Teacher!" "Get up. From now on, you''re my disciple." Baek Ain nodded, his eyes gleaming with a bright n. Chapter 156: Conquering Yao Clan? Chapter 156: Conquering Yao n? --- Chapter 153 --- After taking Yao Ling''er as his disciple, Baek Ain started his n of conquering the Yao n. And the best part is that they wouldn''t even realize what''sing after them. A dayter. Baek Ain is training his spearmanship behind the newly built house of Yao Ling''er, wielding the finished Spiritual Weapon Roc''s Spine. The white body of the spear has gained ck lines, which release a faint crimson luster. Even the spearhead is "uniquely." twisted with sharp des'' ends. Baek Ain ran his White Poison Art and moved gently, bouncing the spear in his hand like it was part of his body. After mastering de Intent, he realized it wasn''t limited to "de." like Domina-Tion and Earth Cleaver, but also to every ded weapon. However, the length and movement of each weapon are different. The strength he needed to wield a spear was different. The swiftness and how he grasps its handle are also different. He doesn''t wield a spear to master spearmanship but to extend his demanship. Is it the wrong path? Baek Ain didn''t know, but this was the path he was willing to try. "Heavy de." Baek Ain swung Roc''s Spine down like a heavy sword, causing the invisible yet sharp air to drag down and condense. BOOM! A thunderp-like whip noise echoed in the area. Baek Ain looked down and saw a crater on the ground, having a burnt-like effect. "Not bad, weaker than Domina-Tion and Earth Cleaver, but have more range and flexibility." Baek Ainmented with a smile. [Name: Roc''s Spine] [Type: Low-Grade Spiritual Weapon] [Grade: SSS(Low)] [Description: An weapon made from Ancient Beast Roc''s Spine Bone. It''s sturdy and allows its wielder to fly like a Roc. After absorbing the baptism of heaven''s lightning, it bes Low-Grade Spiritual Weapon with inborn Lightning Element] [Innate Skills: Roc''s Flight(SSS), Extreme Lightning Enhancement(SSS)] ... [Roc''s Flight: In the legends, the ancient Rocs could pass 90,000 miles with a single p of their wings without any Space Laws. Even though the ability is "slightly." weakened, the wielder of Roc''s Spine can fly over 69,000 miles instantly] [Note: It''s "thoroughly." rmended to have a sturdy physique when using Roc''s Flight because the whish and extreme speed would damage the user''s body. Or even worse, Death!] ... [Extreme Lightning Enhancement: After Roc''s Spine got baptized by the Heaven''s Punishing Lightning, it now could utilize 10% of it to strengthen each attackunch, dealing 75% more Electro Damage for 6 Minutes] [True Extreme Lightning Enhancement: By utilizing 100% of the Extreme Lightning Enhancement, Roc''s Spine used up all Heaven''s Punishing Lightning to deal 750% more Electro Damages for 6 Seconds] [Note: Extreme Lightning Enhancement is effective when used against Evil, mainly Undead-Type and Soul-Type Enemy] [Recharge Duration: 48 Hours] ... Baek Ain nced at the Extreme Lightning Enhancement and shook his head because Roc''s Spine could do more damage, even if he just used 1% of Heaven''s Punishing Lightning. Also, the Recharge''s Duration. There was a loophole as Baek Ain possessed Mighty Rajang''s beast soul, allowing him to recharge the Roc''s Spine in just one or two minutes. He could do this maximal five times before the Mighty Rajang needed to rest, meaning he could use True Extreme Lightning Enhancement for an extra 30 seconds at one time. In thirty-six seconds, Baek Ain could ughter his enemy countless times. "Still, I can make Roc''s Spine stronger." Baek Ain mumbled, thinking of attaching something to the lower spearhead. Perhaps a cloth silk or beast''s feather. "Well, that''s for today." He shrugged, putting the spear back in his inventory. "Teacher!" Yao Ling''er entered the backyard with a towel, respectfully giving it to him. Baek Ain smiled, "Thanks, you''re such a thoughtful disciple." Yao Ling''er smiled back with her eyes lit up. She has been watching Baek Ain practicing with his new spear and marveled at his attainment in martial arts. Even though Yao n mainly focused on Alchemy, it doesn''t mean they are weak in cultivation and martial arts. Yes, they areckingpared to other Ancient ns, but their battle powers shouldn''t get underestimated. As a keen observer, Yao Ling''er could see Baek Ain was well-versed in stick handling. No, she meant polearm mastery! She blushed when thinking about such a thing, shaking her head afterward. ''What''s with her?'' Baek Ain looked at his disciple weirdly. ''Anyway, I have sessfully infiltrated the Yao n.'' ''The next step is to spread over my influence, then take everyone in one swoop.'' Baek Ain wiped his sweat and said, "Today, I want to look around the Yao Realm." "Can you escort us?" "Okay!" Yao Ling''er absentmindedly agreed. "Wait, us?" Baek Ain chuckled and returned, "Of course, I can''t let my wife alone, right?" Yao Ling''er was struck by lightning internally, "Ah, yes... Master''s Wife" She seemed disheartened when her imagination was "directly." shattered by cruel reality. She has met Lin Qing, a beautiful young woman with a warm aura and an endearing personality. Compared to her, Yao Ling''er first impression of her teacher is not good. Not only was Yao Ling''er so cold and disdainful, but she also looked down on him. Yao Ling''er wanted to change this. For Yao n. And herself. ... ... Escorted by Yao Ling''er around the Yao Realm, Baek Ain triggered some Sign In''s notifications, but he wasn''t interested because those ces were so ordinary and wouldn''t yield great results. He needed an extraordinary ce with deep history, a great aura of luck, or a unique mystery. At noon, Yao Ling''er brought Baek Ain and Qing Lin to the most famous restaurant in the Yao Realm and even ordered a sumptuous lunch. Several dishes were ced on the dining table, making anyone who saw them gulp. Yao Ling''er poured tea for Baek Ain and said, "Enjoy, teacher." "Sure." Baek Ain nodded, sipping the tea and enjoying the dishes. Qing Lin fed him from time to time, causing the people around them to feel jealous. "Who''s this guy?" Some whispered. "I have never seen him before." "The same goes for me..." "But Lady Ying''er called her teacher. Does that mean he was her teacher?" "I''ve been living in Yao Realm for years. Lady Ying''er doesn''t have a single teacher as she was taught directly by elders and n Chief." "Hmm, I saw lightning striking her mountain peak yesterday. Is this connected to this guy?" "Lightning at such a level rarely appears unless one was concocting high-tiered pills and wanted to break through..." "Wait, I just sensed that Lady Ying''er Spiritual Realm and Aura seemed to experience a massive change. She''s still cold, but this nobility..." "D-Did she be an 8th Tier Alchemist? Dear god, Lady Ying''er is so talented!" Baek Ain was "actually." amused by these people''s conversation and nced at Yao Ling''er, finding her blushed slightly. "I''ll deal with them." Yao Ling''er said immediately. Baek Ain shook his head andmented, "Sit and eat." "It''s just gossip. We''ll leave soon anyway." Yao Ling''er opened her mouth and nodded slightly, "This disciple will follow the teacher''s wish." Qing Lin enjoyed the egg tart on her te and suddenly asked, "Is there any site we can visit in the Yao Realm?" ''Nice assist!'' Baek Ain smiled at Qing Lin internally. Yao Ling''er pondered before answering, "Yes, there is." "On the west central of the Yao Realm, a golden monolith called Medicine Monument stood for several thousand years. It was "purposely." left behind by our Yao n''s Ancestors as they recorded some cryptic pills recipes. But only Ancient ns and high-leveled factions can enter the Yao Realm, so not many outsiders know." "Anyone who could decipher the pills'' recipes there will get rewarded handsomely by the Yao n, even if you''re an outsider. Only a few have deciphered sessfully, leaving one hundred or maybe a thousand recipes untouched." "Let''s go there after lunch." Baek Ain was interested. He nced at the people in the restaurant and silently spread his parasites in the air. ... After lunch, Yao Ling''er brought them to the Medicine Monument. [Ding! Do you want to Sign In to the Golden Age of Ancient Medicine''s Monument?] Alicia''s voice echoed in Baek Ain''s head. Baek Ain smiled and answered, "Hehe, Sign In!" Chapter 157: Take Over? Chapter 157: Take Over? --- Chapter 154 --- [Ding! You have received the Complete Version of the Ten Thousand Medicine Record(SSS), Passive Skill: Alchemist''s Instinct(SS), 1x One Thousand Years Golden Wind me(SS)] ... [Name: Ten Thousand Medicine Record] [Type: Journal] [Grade: SSS} [Description: The Record of Yao n''s 9th Tier Pill Recipes, Medicine, and Poison. It contains a deep, profound knowledge of Eastern Alchemy and a remarkable list of materials'' information] ... [Name: Alchemist''s Instinct] [Type: Skill(Passive)] [Grade: SS] [Description: Allows one to make a quick yet proper decision in pill-making, deciding the ingredients and recipe with all six senses(including Spiritual Sense). It also helped the wielder to spot the problem in alchemist-rted things immediately] ... [Name: One Thousand Years Golden Wind me] [Type: Elemental Spirit/Heavenly me] [Grade: SS] [Description: A new Heavenly me birthed in the depth of the void, roaring with boundless Void Winds and sizzling Golden Hue. It absorbed the wind and fire energy for a thousand years, bing a Heavenly me no lower than Top Ten Heavenly me] [Note: One Thousand Years Golden Wind me was sealed by the Yao n''s Ancestors, thinking a future generation would be fortunate enough to find and tame it] ... Baek Ain looked at his reward with astonishment, especially for the first two things. Even though Baek Ain was 9th Tier Alchemist, his foundation is firm thanks to Yao Men''s rich memories and knowledge. However, he also knew he was "really."cking pill recipes and theories because Yao Men''s memory is iplete. Yao Men is a Half-Saint Expert, so his knowledge couldn''tpare to this Ten Thousand Medicine Record. He was an alchemy genius, but aged monsters like Yao n''s Ancestors are just too much of aparison. Baek Ain reached the 9th Tier Alchemist Level because of his endless research. What can he do? Alchemy is just too valuable of a skill. It would be a waste not mastering it. [Ding! Two simr skills detected!] [Do you want to Synthesize them?] "Well, yes." [Synthesizing...] [Ding! You have received Alchemist Instinct(SS+)] Baek Ain closed his eyes and felt every problem he knew about Eastern Alchemy had cleared. He could even create the God-Breaking Pill without many issues now. As for the ingredient of the God-Breaking Pill and its method, Baek Ain nced at his inventory in anticipation. He hoped the Ten Thousand Medicine Record had such information. Baek Ain wanted to check the content of Ten Thousand Medicine Records but looked at people in his surroundings. It wasn''t possible as the Medicine Monument is a daily cultivation area for the Yao n. By standing Yao Ling''er alone, Baek Ain caught so much attention in a few seconds. "Hmm, what a long ass name for a Heavenly me..." Baek Ainmented when checking the new fire in his inventory. "I''ll call it the Golden Wind me from now on." Yao Ling''er tilted her head and asked, "Pardon?" Baek Ain coughed, "It''s nothing." "I gained some insight after looking at the Medicine Monument. Can you call n Chief Yao Dan when we return?" "Oh, okay." Yao Ling''er nodded attentively. After checking the Medicine Monument with his True Ashen''s Eyes, Baek Ain discovered a piece of Living Spirit inside and decided to ignore it for now. It''s probably Yao n''s Ancestors'' spirit, slumbering until a great danger appears in the Yao Realm. If only Fan Gu did the same thing. What a pity. Baek Ain shook his head and flew away to Yao Ling''er mountain peak with Qing Lin. Of course, he also spread some parasites'' spawns in this area as his disciple ran her errand immediately. Meanwhile, Baek Ain sat down and checked the journal with his Spiritual Strength. An explosion of information urred in Baek Ain''s mind as he frowned deeply. Rubbing his forehead, Baek Ain sighed, "Fuck, that was too much information in one sitting." "I should have digested it slowly." Activating Parallel Thinking, Baek Ain sorted the information from Ten Thousand Medicine Records and nodded in satisfaction because its content was "exactly." what he needed. Throwing the book back into the inventory, Baek Ain grabbed a piece of paper and started writing some pill recipes from the Ten Thousand Medicine Records. He used his Spiritual Strength to carve the words, meaning only 9th Tier Alchemist could see this pill recipe. "Brother Lin!" Yao Dan arrived at the mountain peak with Yao Ling''er. "Do you need something?" "I discovered a few things in the Medicine Monument. I believed the Yao n needed to know about this." Baek Ain waved his hand casually and handed the paper to Yao Dan, causing thetter to get confused. Yao Dan looked at the paper and examined it, finding a rich Spiritual Strength in it. "This is..." "Just check it, Chief Dan." Yao Dan pried into the paper with his Spiritual Strength and was stunned, speechless, and possibly shaken to his very core. He couldn''t believe himself for a moment. His hand was trembling, looking at the piece of paper like it was the greatest treasure of the Yao n. Well, it is one of the Yao n''s greatest treasures. "Nine Stage Cleansing Pill, Deep Beast Bone Marrow''s Strengthening Pill, ss Heart Pill, Nirvana Mind Pill, andstly... The Legendary 13th Moon Gazing Pill." "These recipes should be gone for a long time. Our current Ten Thousand Medicine Record is only 28% of the original..." "How did you get it?" Yao Dan stared at Baek Ain with aplicated gaze. Baek Ain didn''t make a fuss and answered, "I got them from the Medicine Monument." "And before you ask if there are more, some recipes I got were iplete." "How about adding them to my previous bet of Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill? I still want to challenge your Yao n, after all." "Very well." Yao Dan calmed down and pondered a bit before nodding. "However, if Yao n lost, we still want to purchase the recipe of Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill and other iplete recipes." "We''d even add three Dou Saint''s Grade Artifacts into your bag." He added with a smile. "Mm, I hope this cooperation continues without a problem." Baek Ain returned politely. Yao Dan carefreelyughed and answered, "Haha, I hope so too, Brother Lin." "Then, I''d not disturb you anymore." Yao Dan walked away and patted Yao Ling''er shoulders, "Good job, learn well under Brother Lin''s teachings." "Yes, n Chief." Yao Ling''er nodded in understanding. She was still shocked that her teacher could decipher pill recipes from the Medicine Monument. The Yao n has stood for so long. And they barely deciphered over a quarter of Ten Thousand Medicine Records. Even without Yao Dan reminding her, Yao Ling''er will try her best to learn from Baek Ain. Unknown to them, the Yao n would fall to someone''s hand in merely a week. Baek Ain has spread several parasites'' infants in Yao Realm, making them enter Yao n''s members. The weaker members have long sumbed to his control, while the stronger ones will soon follow. They still have their thoughts and feelings as Baek Ain wasn''t so cruel, but their fate is "tightly." sealed. "Ling''er,e. I''ll teach you a Spiritual-Type Dou Technique." Baek Ain said while tapping the chair beside him. Yao Ling''er eyes lit up as she hurriedly sat on the seat. Baek Ain''s Spiritual Strength manifested as two scrolls of pure energy appeared. "The first scroll is a Dou Technique called Heart Separation Control." "It''s a Low Earth-Grade Technique. It strengthens one''s Spiritual Controls and allows wide-range multitasking as you master it." "And the second scroll is a Dou Technique called Three United Minds." "It''s a High Earth-Grade Technique, allowing someone to create two copies of one''s mind and increasing one''s thought process. However, there is a risk of developing multiple personalities as your copies aren''t united enough." "Choose." Yao Ling''er was quiet, thinking about it like life-determining options. Baek Ain observed her and waited patiently. After a few minutes, Yao Ling''er opened her mouth and said, "Can I take both?" "The reason is?" Baek Ain smiled mysteriously. Yao Ling''er took a deep breath and answered, "Two techniques are so powerful, but they have their weaknesses. I''ve watched the teacher''s quick thinking and intuition when helping me make the Yin Yang Cleansing Pill." "I believe these two techniques are "actually." made toplement each other!" Baek Ain chuckled, "Good, you''re not as stupid as I expected." Yao Ling''er couldn''t refute his words. Unfortunately for Yao Ling''er, these two techniques just disguised his parasites'' minds toe into existence. The one inside Yao Ling''er is still slumbering and absorbing her energy to grow. After cultivating the techniques, Yao Ling''er would create copies of her mind, but it was parasites. She''d believe it was her. "Here, take them." Baek Ain ced his finger on Yao Ling''er forehead and transferred the technique. "Tell me when you''re reaching the first stage." Waving his sleeve, Baek Ain disappeared from the front house and entered his room. Yao Ling''er bowed, even after Baek Ain was gone, and said, "Thank you, teacher." Poor girl, she doesn''t know Baek Ain''s scheme at all. ... Baek Ain created arrays to seal the aura and noise he was about to make in his room. He opened his inventory and pulled a zing golden me with a wisp of greenness. He summoned Gnome and said, "Take this." Gnome looked at the zing golden me with a salivating mouth and ate it in one swoop. The little creature spasmed and burped, releasing a wave of fiery wind storm. [Gnome has be stronger!] Gnome patted its stomach and rubbed it gently, giving Baek Ain a satisfied yet loving gaze. "You little foodie." Baek Ain shook his head helplessly. Gnome suddenly stood up and gathered a small tinder in its hand, creating this abstract-looking multi-colored crystal. The adorable creature created multiple of this abstract-looking crystal and tossed them on the floor. "Hmm?" [Name: Golden Wind me''s Gem] [Type: Material] [Grade: SS+] [Description: A gem created by Gnome''s new ability, containing Golden Wind me''s characteristic and energy] "Oh?" Baek Ain tried to pry more about this ability. [Ding!] [Gem Creation: Gnome can create a gem from the rapid burning of energy and Earth''s Element Origin within its body. Each will gain the quality of the me Gnome had assimted] "..." Baek Ain was stunned. "I don''t have to worry about materials anymore." Baek Ainughed and equipped Cross Tails, thinking about an essory for Qing Lin and his new weapon: Roc''s Spine. "Gnome, can you create more gems?" "OwO!!" Gnome nodded adorably. Chapter 158: Alchemy Challange Chapter 158: Alchemy Change --- Chapter 155 --- Baek Ain rubbed his chin gently, pondering the artifacts he should make for Qing Lin and himself. Now that Gnome''s Gem Creation could produce a nearly-endless amount of super high-quality resources, it would be a waste if he didn''t use them. And storing these Gems and leaving them covered in dust is a horrible move. Not to mention with [Ancient Refining] skill, Baek Ain is itching to create more artifacts. After getting Transmigrated to the Cultivation World, he still has this childish side of himself. Who wouldn''t want unique artifacts with strong capabilities? With that in mind, Baek Ain told Gnome to create more Gems with [Gem Creation]. The little creature nodded adorably and spewed more fires, causing countless unique-colored crystals to pop out one after another from the extreme heat. [Ding! Your contracted Beast Soul has created a pile of resources!] [Green Lotus Core Gem x235] [Fallen Heart Gem x122] [Sea Heart Gem x 99] [Six Path Reincarnation Gem x57] [Golden Wind Gem x87] [Golden Crow''s Divine Gem x4] ... Baek Ain smiled excitedly, checking these gems'' properties. And just as expected, each possesses the quality of Heavenly me. The quantity of the Gems depended on Gnome''s Assimtion Level on the Heavenly me it had contained. For example, the Green Lotus Core Gem has the highest quantity because the Heavenly me has assimted to Gnome for a long time. There is also a limit to how many times Gnome could make these Gems, considering the Golden Crow''s me is a high-tiered Divine me birthed from Baek Ain''s Cultivation Technique. "Nice, I can start now." Baek Ainmented with a smile, bringing [Cross Tail] and wearing it in his hands. The fingerless gloves with ws and a magical thread spool began to show its might. [Parallel Thinking] [Inventor] [Ancient Refining] Baek Ain tossed some Gems into Cross Tail''s secret chamber, turning the materials into fine yet sturdy threads. He pulled them one by one, refining them with Gnome''s Fire. The golden-brown me danced in the air, quenching the multi-colored threads into a fine material for Artifact. One must have extreme control over their fire when refining this material, or the materials will get wasted. Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes blinked as he scanned the threads like an eagle, trying to find any bad result. After a while, Baek Ain sessfully created bundles of threads and stacked them. Of course, he failed a few times, but he could recycle the materials and try again. Picking the beautiful milky white with a tint of ck and golden-green threads made of [Six Path Reincarnation Gem] and [Golden Wind me], Baek Ain skillfully weaved cloth and added enhancement through Ancient Refining. Ancient Runic characters ran from Baek Ain''s fingers, merging into the cloth. [Ding! You have created "Veil of Untouched Karma."] [Ding! You have created "Winged Serpent''s Cape."] [Ding! You have created "Storm Harbinger''s Cape."] Baek Ain heaved a sigh of relief, looking at the beautiful greenish-white veil with a golden rim. He made the Veil of Untouched Karma to conceal and strengthen Qing Lin''s Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils because it was her main power. There are also two Windbreaker Capes he made, one for Qing Lin and the other for himself. Well, these two look more like a cloak. The first Windbreaker Cape is slender, styled to fit feminine stature. It is weaved with golden-green threads to make it look clean yet refreshing. There are also "Behemoth." and "Serpent Dragon." patterns crossed on the back. The cut at the back makes the cape look like a pair of wings. The Winged Serpent''s Cape was "mainly." created to enhance its wearer''s movement speed and be one with the wind. Baek Ain also added some "protective barriers." with the help of Array Mastery, one to absorb Kic Energy, Dou Qi, and Spiritual Energy, and the other for reflecting them. As for the Storm Harbinger''s Cape, It was bigger than the Winged Serpent''s Cape. Its primary color is white with a streak of gold and blue lines. Just like the Winged Serpent''s Cape, there is a gray-furred "Behemoth." pattern weaved on the back. The Storm Harbinger''s Cape''s main function is to cast a stormy domain, which weakens any enemy within a ten-meter radius. It also could transform into limb-like leather wings as Baek Ain added additional materials from the 9th Rank Magical Beast. These three equipment-type artifacts are rated SS+ Grade by the system. "There are still materials left behind." Baek Ain muttered with interest, deciding to make essory-type artifacts. [Ding! You have created "Tassel of Earthen Legacy."] [Ding! You have created "Tassel of Crying Golden Wind."] [Ding! You have created "Tassel of Lunar ss."] [Ding! You have created "Tassel of Eclipse Lunar."] The Tassel of Earthen Legacy is a green gem tied by golden strings. It was enchanted with special effects of [Weight Control] and [Stone Edge] on the Earth Cleaver, allowing the weapon to be heavier and more tyrannical. And yes, Baek Ain nned to attach the tassel to the end of Earth Cleaver''s handle. The same goes for the Twin des, Domina-Tion. They got Tassel of Lunar ss and Tassel of Eclipse Lunar, mainly centered with [Gravity Control], [Poisoning Edge], and [Bleeding Edge] effects. Thest tassel is rather unique. Baek Ain summons Roc''s Spine and attaches the Tassel of Crying Golden Wind near the spearhead. It released a faint wind and synchronized well with Cmity Lightning he used to refine the Roc''s Spine. It possessed two effects, [Great Roc''s Fire-Wind Shield] and [Golden-Winged Roc''s Summon] that unearth the potential of Roc''s Spine. "Let''s see..." Baek Ain activated the first effect, turning the tassel on the spear into a heavy-looking shield made of Golden Wind me. It could be left floating in the air or wielded. Baek Ain tossed the energy shield and caught it with his spearhead, turning it into a massive halberd''s de. He chuckled and swung the Roc''s Spine around, creating a storm in the room. He waved down and caused the floor to crack. [Nice, you can use a shield like this too, huh?] Aliciamented lightly. [It''s creative...] Baek Ain rolled his eyes and returned, "This is nothing. I got inspired by a certain game with hunting aspects." "And now leave me alone for a second." He added while checking the other effects. [...] Meanwhile, the Golden-Winged Roc''s Summon allowed Baek Ain to extract the potential of Roc''s Spine and summoned the image of Golden-Winged Roc for ten seconds. It was a great ability, but the cooldown is too long. After summoning the image of Golden-Winged Roc, Roc''s Spine turned into an ordinary stick with no special ability for three days. Baek Ain sighed and mumbled, "There is still room for improvement." Staring at the venttion hole, Baek Ain noticed the sunlight entering the room. He cleaned himself and walked out of the room, finding Qing Lin. "What have you been doing, Hubby?" She asked curiously. "You haven''t gone out for three days. Your little disciple, the Yao Chief n, and a bunch of elders asked me about your situation a few times already." "Three days?" A helpless smile appeared on Baek Ain''s face. "I locked myself that long?" He shook his head and gave a box with "Veil of Untouched Karma." and "Winged Serpent''s Robe." to Qing Lin. "This is?" Qing Lin tilted her head. "My little gift to you." Qing Lin''s eyes lit up as she hugged Baek Ain tightly. She was happy. "Thank you, I''ll cherish it~!" Baek Ain wore a proud expression and hugged Qing Lin back, contacting the Parasites'' spawn he spread all over Yao n. ''We are ready, My Lord!'' A bunch of noise responded to Baek Ain''s call. Baek Ain grinned and said, "It''s time." ... ... "Teacher!" Yao Ling''er came to Baek Ain''s side. She bowed respectfully and reported, "I have reached the first stage of the techniques you gave me." Baek Ain nodded and responded calmly, "Good." "Have you developed your separated heart and mind?" "About that... All I could hear was whispers for some reason." Yao Ling''er answered awkwardly. She thought she was talented, but the techniques Baek Ain gave to her were too advanced. Baek Ain chuckled andmented, "It''s normal." "Achieving the first stage is good enough." "Why don''t you show me first?" Yao Ling''er maintained herposure and closed her eyes for a second before opening them again, revealing a dull-looking luster. "How is the Connection?" "I''m at 69 percent my lord, her Mental Strength is quite powerful. However, she fully believed that I was her alter ego." Yao Ling''er answered fanatical tone. "I should be able to take her down in twenty-four hours." "Good." Baek Ain nced at the Alchemist Altar afar. A massive podium, where he''dpete with Yao n and take over it. "Everything is ready now." Three dayster. Yao n''s Assessment Altar. "Everyone, pay attention." Yao Dan opened his mouth and said to every Yao n member under the altar. "Today, we received a challenge from an esteemed Alchemist. His name is Lin Feng, a 9th Tier Alchemist, and he''s here to exchange his experience with everyone." "Everyone at 8th Tier Alchemist Realm or above could participate." "If your results are good, the n will give you a rich reward as well as the personal recipe of Grandmaster Lin Feng. I hope everyone does their best!" "Lastly, May the Alchemy of our World flourish!!" "May the Alchemy of our World flourish!!" The Yao n responded excitedly. They have long known about Lin Feng''s existence in the Yao Realm, but to think he was here to challenge them. It''s the first time in ten thousand years! Chapter 159: Trying to stop my Scheme? Too Late~! Chapter 159: Trying to stop my Scheme? Too Late~! --- Chapter 156 --- Baek Ain sat on a stone tform and observed the people from Yao n, who epted his challenge. Most of them are Elders and seasoned geniuses that reached the 8th Tier Alchemy Realm. In the outside world, there are barely any 9th Tier Alchemists in the Central ins, and 8th Alchemists also are very scarce. Yet the Yao n possessed several of them. They do deserve their current position as one of the Eight Ancient ns. And this very n will be Baek Ain''s soon. "Yao Gurong! Grandmaster Lin, please advise me." A man in histe forties stepped forward. He summoned his Alchemy Furnace and started concocting his pills. Baek Ain smiled and nodded, snapping his finger. 25% of Gnome''s me appeared and burned the air, changing its shape into furnace-like and stunning everyone. "Using me as a Furnace..." Everyone was dumbfounded. It wasn''t a formidable technique, considering Alchemists were "strictly." required to have perfect control over their Spiritual Strength and Fire(Beast me or Heavenly me). The problem is that Baek Ain used this technique in this important event, making it look like he was looking down on them. How could they not be mad? It was a tant underestimation of their Yao n''s prestige! Of course, the n Chief Yao Dan and the elders didn''t think so. Their eyes and senses are keen enough to sense Baek Ain''s method of using me as a Furnace was different from other Alchemists. "This... He really turned his me into a solid state, molding it into a furnace. Since the furnace was me, Medicinal Property can get extracted quickly and increased the chance of sess." Yao Dan squinted his eyes. Yes, Baek Ain''s method is quite innovative. "There is also a sliver of Wood Dou Qi inside the furnace, probably to shield materials from being over-extracted and turned into waste. What a genius." The Elders agreed with Yao Dan''s words, looking at Baek Ain like he was a trove of treasure. Thinking about it, Baek Ain brought a fresh beginning for Alchemy. "Then, let''s begin." Baek Ain picked several herbs and materials. Yao Gurong nodded and began to refine medicine under everyone''s gaze. He was nervous, but this was for Yao n''s glory. But just in five minutes, Baek Ain finished his pill. "Done." Baek Ain casually announced, causing a wave of roar in the crowd. It''s unbelievable how fast his Pill Refining speed was. Some audience blinked, and Baek Ain was "already." done. "How fast!" Someone hissed fearfully. "Is this even possible?" "From the aroma alone, I could tell Grandmaster Lin sessfully refined 8th Tier Pill without causing Lightning Cmity... It''s either the Lightning Cmity wasn''t triggered because the 8th Tier Pill''s effect is weak, or it''s because his skill is just too fucking absurd that Lightning Cmity felt hopeless." "Did you hear yourself? Lightning Cmity felt hopeless? Even an 8-Star Dou Saint won''t dare to say such a thing." Even Yao Dan clutched the edge of his seat in disbelief, staring at the green-colored pill with three golden stripes in Baek Ain''s hand. "That pill is the Grand Dou Qi Recovery Pill. It could recover someone''s Dou Qi even at Half-Saint Realm and make it more stable, allowing a greater chance to break through. A must-have pill when breaking into Dou Saint Realm." Yao Dan murmured solemnly. Boom! "H-How is that even possible?!" Yao Gurong was shocked, and his furnace exploded ironically, leaving a cloud of ck smoke on the altar. Baek Ain shook his head andmented, "Your focus is too weak." "You have lost." "Next!" Baek Ain''s unusual performance shocked them as he defeated Yao n''s Alchemists one after another. Each victorysted 5-7 minutes before he wiped his next opponent. Soon they realized just how orthodox his Alchemy''s Procedure was. Unlike the standard and well-known alchemy method, Baek Ain used a systematic preparation and chain of chemical reactions to create more significant results. Not only was it "shockingly." fast and efficient, but the results it bore were also better than standard. So far, Baek Ain hasn''t shown them any failures, and each pill he made is of the highest quality they can be. If only their overwhelming pride didn''t hold them back, Yao n''s members would have called Baek Ain an Alchemy God. They didn''t realize the person in the room that experienced overwhelming boredom the most was Baek Ain. ''How disappointing...'' Baek Ain thought while cing the pills he refined into a container. He was about to yawn when someone suddenly shouted. "STOOOOOOOOOOP!!" "STOP THIS RIGHT NOW!!" Baek Ain nced at the sky and saw a handsome man in a white robe descending to the altar with a furious look. "What''s the matter, Yao Tian?" Yao Dan frowned at the handsome man. Baek Ain recalled some memories and recognized this handsome man as the Older Brother of his Disciple. Yao Tian''s body trembled as he pointed his finger at Baek Ain, "Have you guys not realized this man''s scheme?" ''Interesting...'' Baek Ain smiled inwardly. He could feel the parasites'' spawn inside Yao Tian''s body have gotten eliminated. ''Is it because of the Heavenly me in his body?'' Yao Tian possessed Turtle Spirit Earthly me, one of two Heavenly mes that the Yao n has(besides the Golden Wind me), due to his talents. Just like Yao Ling''er, he was one of the pirs of Yao n''s New Generation. It seems Yao Tian''s skill wasn''t too shabby. Baek Ain acted in confusion, "Scheme?" "I''m here to see if I could revise my knowledge of Alchemy... To think someone would nder me just because the Yao n couldn''t endure some loss." "I''m greatly disappointed." He sighed innocently. No matter how everyone sees it, Baek Ain hasn''t done anything except make pills. Yao Dan and the elders'' expressions turned grim when hearing this. After all, they cannot afford to offend Baek Ain, or the Yao n wouldn''t get Dou Qi''s Blood Purifying Pill Recipes and many other recipes. Even if Yao Tian detected the connection between the parasites'' spawns in his body and Baek Ain, he needed to convince the other first. Yao Tian gritted his teeth, "STOP ACTING DUMB!" "You have spread poison-like parasites all over Yao Realm!" "Thankfully, I noticed the symptoms in my body before it was toote." "Parasites?" Everyone, including Baek Ain, frowned slightly. Baek Ain clenched his hand and returned angrily, "This is nder! How dare you use me of spreading disgusting things!" "AS AN ALCHEMIST, I HAVE A PRIDE!!" Every Alchemist understood Baek Ain''s fury because most Alchemists didn''t touch parasites in their Alchemy Way. Unlike the Poison Master, who relied on Poison, the Parasites Master is a branch of it, and many Orthodox Alchemists despised such people. Now that Yao Tian ndered Baek Ain, both sides are awkward. Baek Ain has long-prepared a fail-safe n. In case someone nullified his parasites'' spawns. Hemanded his parasites to hide and merge deeply within their host three days ago, making them appear invisible to every observation. Even the Yao Dan and the elders couldn''t sense the parasites'' presence. "Y-YOU!" Yao Tian was also enraged. "I''LL KILL YOU AND CLEANSE THE YAO CLAN!" Yao Tian''s body shed toward Baek Ain as the Turtle Spirit Earthly me exploded with such ferocity. Its Earthen-Brown glow blinded anyone below Half-Saint Realm, catching everyone off guard as they would never think Yao Tian dared to attack Baek Ain. CLANK! BOOM! Amidst the chaos, Yao Ling''er abruptly appeared before Baek Ain, trying to protect him with her body and causing Yao Tian''s eyes to widen in shock. A metal bell appeared and protected Baek Ain. "No!" Yao Tian yelled. "No, this can''t be!" "YOU BASTARD! YOU EVEN LAID YOUR HAND ON MY SISTER!!" "DIE!!" "Yao Tian, Stop!" Yao Dan and the elders moved, trying to besiege Yao Tian under the parasites'' influence. Baek Ain pulled Roc''s Spine and flexed his left arm''s muscle, throwing the spear with all his might. Yao Tian might be talented by reaching the High-Stage of the Half-Saint Realm at such a young age. However, his enemy is "unfortunately." Baek Ain. [True Extreme Lightning Enhancement] [Golden-Winged Roc''s Summon] CAW~!!! A bird''s cries echoed in the Yao Realm. A massive bird with a wingspan over a hundred thousand kilometers covered the sky. It let out a furious cry and charged at Yao Tian. BOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! Baek Ain erupted with Wind and Lightning, rushing toward Yao Tian. He watched Roc''s Spine prate Yao Tian''s chest and pin him to an ancient-looking ck wall. Yao Tian looks pathetic, coughing a mouthful of blood profusely. Baek Ain floated toward the ancient ck wall and grasped the handle of Roc''s Spine. "Trying To Stop My Scheme? Too Late~!" He mocked him. "AAAAAAAAAAAARRGGH!" Yao Tian screamed at top of his lungs. Baek Ain currently looks like a devil in his eyes. Chapter 160: [Host, Please be more Humane...] Chapter 160: [Host, Please be more Humane...] --- Chapter 157 --- "ARRRRRRRRGHHHH!!" Yao Tian screamed at the top of his lungs. This devil! If Yao Tian''s gaze could kill someone, Baek Ain would die a million times under his hateful eyes. Baek Ain smiled and casually asked, "Do you hate me?" "Too bad for you, little genius Yao Tian. My n is not something you could stop." "I''ll kill you! I''ll rip that face of yours and feed it to wild animals!" Yao Tian roared at Baek Ain. Baek Ain patted his head helplessly as he returned, "Damn, you kissed your mother with that mouth? It''s quite filthy." Yao Tian''s forehead jumped in anger. He tried to mobilize every ounce of power and Dou Qi within his body, but Baek Ain''s spear stabbed through his chest seems to possess extreme lightning that paralyzes everything below his neck. Even the Turtle Spiritual Earthly me got sealed under the influence of Roc''s Spine, acting like stagnant water in Yao Tian''s body. Yao Tian racked his brain, thinking of a way to break this situation. Unfortunately, Baek Ain won''t let him. Baek Ain wanted to kill Yao Tian, but he must do it perfectly. With that in mind, Baek Ain smirked inwardly. Seeing him struggling, Baek Ain faked a sigh andmented, "You know? If you stayed quiet and acted like nothing happened, you''d get rewarded with enough time to n against my scheme." "I don''t know if this was a blessing or curse for you to have Turtle Spiritual Earthly me. The Heavenly me really works wonderfully, huh? If only you stayed dormant and let my parasites take control, the Yao n would be fine..." A hint of coldness appeared in Baek Ain''s voice. Yao Tian''s face darkened, "What do you mean?" Like a fisherman, who got a bite from a fish, Baek Ain snickered in satisfaction. Baek Ain stared into Yao Tian''s eyes and answered, "Well, I didn''t n to do anything at first." "But your sudden appearance changes the event." "Now I had to eliminate everyone who could fight back my parasites'' influence, including your sister, Yao Ling''er." "What a pity, that little disciple of mine is quite a mood changer. She''s quite cute and airheaded sometimes." "Y-YOU!" Yao Tian''s heart tightened when hearing Baek Ain''s reply. "YOU DEVIL!" "BASTARD, I''LL KILL YOU AND SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE!!" "EVEN IF I DIE, I''LL CURSE YOU IN AFTERLIFE!!!" Baek Ain chuckled and retorted, "Now you make me want to end the Yao n even further." "With this simple flick..." He raised his left hand and stretched his fingers at Yao n. "I can explode every cell within your sister, turning her into a corpse." "She won''t know the cause of her death, but one thing for sure... She died, knowing her older brother tried to kill her teacher." "Oh my, I wonder if she bes a ghost with such resentment~!" Baek Ain teased Yao Tian, draining the color from his face. Yao Tian''s body trembled as he cursed at Baek Ain in his heart. He stared at this devil, wishing him to die a painful death. Yao Tian gritted his teeth under Baek Ain''s physiological pressure and opened his mouth, "What do you want..." "What? I can''t hear you?" Baek Ain leaned forward, cupping his hand around his ear. His act infuriated Yao Tian. Yao Tian coughed blood again and repeated indifferently, "...What do you want?" Baek Ain smirked and responded, "It''s simple, really." "Be a madman and then do a suicide attack in front of anyone." "If you do that, not only your sister will be safe. I won''t eveny my hand on Yao n''s members." "Simple, no?" "..." Yao Tian stared at Baek Ain in disbelief. Damn it, This guy wanted him to sacrifice his life for the Yao n. How Inhumane! Still, Yao Tian knew he couldn''t refuse Baek Ain''s offer. He must do it. Yao Tian put on a mocking expression and sneered, "I wonder how people never heard of ck-Hearted people like you." "Ey, I''m a Kind-Hearted person! I''d not give you this chance if I were ck-hearted." To hell with your kind heart! Yao Tian cursed in his heart again. Baek Ain ignored Yao Tian''s grumbling and exined his brilliant scenario briefly. Yao Tian''s face turned grave like someone had killed his entire family. His bloody chest heaved up and down due to his unbearable frustration. Baek Ain rubbed his chin, thinking he had be quite a viin. He grasped the handle of Roc''s Spine and reminded Yao Tian, "Act ordingly. If not..." "I know..." Yao Tian felt the restriction in his body lifted. He preferred to kill Baek Ain right here, right now. The problem was he didn''t know if this bastard ced a hidden mechanism or trigger in his parasites. He could only ept his fate. "Oh, by the way..." Baek Ain suddenly nced at him. "Do you have a favorite weapon that everyone knows?" Yao Tian sighed and pulled an ancient-looking metal sword made from a rare meteorite from his spatial ring. "Good, lift it slightly." Yao Tian followed Baek Ain''s order. And to his surprise, Baek Ain suddenly rammed his chest onto the sword and gasped while coughing blood, "You Demon!" His roar immediately attracted everyone who just arrived at this ce. "Yao Tian! Stop this madness right now!" Yao Dan''s frenzied voice abruptly descended to the area. His expression is unsightly when seeing Yao Tian stab Baek Ain''s chest. "Leave Grandmaster Lin alone..." "Teacher!" "Brother, how could you!" Yao Ling''er also arrived on time. Yao Tian blinked his eyes in surprise, seeing Baek Ain bizarrely. This man actually sensed their presence and acted quickly. ''Come on, Young Master Tian... Do your job.'' Baek Ain''s yful gaze told him. He didn''t even bother with the sword in his chest. Yao Tian clenched his fist andughed, "Hahaha~!" "DIE! Taste my sword, you vermin!" "This is the result of looking down on My Yao n!" BAM! Yao Tian kicked Baek Ain''s stomach and sent him flying. He felt a little satisfaction, but Baek Ain clearly didn''t care. Baek Ain sprawled on the floor like an injured dog and approached Yao Ling''er, who had a worried expression on her beautiful face. "Teacher, please eat this. Hurry, it could heal your wound." She fed him a recovery pill. Baek Ain weakly nodded and ate the pill. He looked at Yao Tian fearfully, but the faint smirk on his bloody face could get seen by the real victim. How were my acts? Even Oscar needs me. Yao Tian felt theplicated feeling surge in his chest. No, it was his blood. He wanted to puke at Baek Ain''s shamelessness. He stared at his sister and said, "Get away from him, Ling''er." "I want to kill him..." "How dare he tarnish our Yao n." He added with crazed looks. The Dou Qi around him swirled like a chaotic tornado, making Yao Dan and the elders frown. One elder recognized Yao Tian''s situation and questioned, "This is Qi Deviation. Yao Tian, have you descended into madness?" "Hmph! He should be! Attacking someone cruelly like this is unbelievable!" Another elder scolded. "He even dared to use Grandmaster Lin of using parasites. No evidence, no reason, just his ego..." "He has descended into madness, bing a devil, due to his Qi Deviation." The elder sighed, "How unfortunate... Yao Tian, you were one of the Yao n''s pirs. Yet you do this." "..." Yao Tian. Hello? I''m this victim here!! Yao Tian was so angry he started tough like a madman. He released all his Cultivation Base and summoned Turtle Spiritual Earthly me to its full force. Yao Dan and the elders'' expressions became solemn as they rushed toward Yao Tian, trying to suppress him. How could Baek Ain let that happen? Yao Tian lowered his vignce and forgot Baek Ain''s ability to nt parasites. He suddenly felt a massive force in his body and gratefully epted it. Under everyone''s eyes, the Young Master of the Yao n turned into a fleshy ck monster with several red streaks. Even half of Yao Tian''s face was deformed, filled with sharp teeth coated with saliva. "DIE!!" He charged at Baek Ain, pushing aside several Dou Saints. This increase in strength rmed everyone. Unknown to them and Yao Tian himself, Baek Ain has already nted one of his personal parasites into Yao Tian''s body. ''Good job, Regret.'' Yao Ling''er paled in fear, watching the monster that was supposed to be her older brothere in her direction. She looked at Baek Ain in her arms and stood up to shield him. Was it the parasites inside Yao Ling''er body? Or was she moved by feelings for Baek Ain? She didn''t know. "You even attacked your sister..." Baek Ain coughed profusely. "Yao Tian, you''re Inhumane!" [...] "..." Yao Tian. You''re inhumane! Your father is inhumane! Your mother too! No, your entire family is inhumane! Baek Ain pushed Yao Ling''er away and summoned Gnome''s me. "Even if I had to sacrifice my life force, I''ll protect my dear disciple." "Teacher..." Yao Ling''er eyes moistened. She felt touched. "Grandmaster Lin..." Yao Dan and others clenched their fists in helplessness. Yao Tian was too fast and strong for them. With Regret(Baek Ain''s Personal Parasite)''s buff, his Life Force and Dou Qi Energypressed to reach 7-Star Dou Saint. Even Yao Dan, who was in the same realm, felt threatened. Baek Ain shed with Yao Tian for a few seconds, receiving several sh injuries all over his body. They fiercely smashed and burned each other too. Crack! Baek Ain''s shoulders snapped, "Kuugh." Yao Tian tackled him and shouted excitedly, "HAHAHA, DIE FOR ME, PUNY MORTAL!" A burst of energy pulsated in Yao Tian''s heart. A bright light illuminated everyone, mostly Baek Ain. Baek Ain smiled slightly, watching Yao Tian erupt like a bomb. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! "NOOOOO!" Yao Ling''er was devastated. She lost two most precious people in her life. Her older brother and teacher. The shockwave washed them shortly after. Silence ensued in the area. A massive crater was "actually." created by the explosion, and a dim Brown-Earth me floated silently. Yao Ling''er wept and saw a silhouette inside the crater. She felt hopeful and jumped straight in alongside Yao Dan and others. Cough! Cough! A painful cough entered their voices. They saw Baek Ain with severe burns all over his body. It''s the effect of Baek Ain''s skill, Chaotic Mask of the Jester. There is no trace of Yao Tian as if his body and soul evaporatedpletely. "Grandmaster! Teacher!" Theye to his side quickly. They fed him several pills, increasing his recovery speed and stabilizing his condition. Baek Ain was in miserable condition and said, "Y-Yao Tian..." "H-He was consumed by his inner devil." "He even used a Parasite..." "Yes, Grandmaster Lin. Say no more. We know that he must want to frame you!" One elder raised his voice. "Yes, that little devil!" "But he dies for good!" Other elders agreed. Yao Dan shook his head but nodded eventually, "Brother Lin, Yao n willpensate you." "No, I... I just wanted everyone to forgive Yao Tian. The Qi Deviation he experienced must be gruesome." Baek Ain said in a low voice. "No, Grandmaster Lin. Please don''t try to cover that devil." One elder stood up. "Yes, yes." "He has lost his mind." Baek Ain shook his head and looked at Yao Ling''er, "Sorry, Ling''er." "Your brother..." "It''s okay, teacher." Yao Ling''er hugged Baek Ain. "I don''t hate you... Like the elders said, my brother. No, the devil haspletely lost his mind." She added emotionally. If Yao Tian knew Baek Ain was still ndering him even after his death, he''d try everything toe back to life. This guy was the bad guy. [Host, Please be more Inhumane...] Even Alicia was speechless. From now on, Yao n truly became Baek Ain''s possession. Chapter 161: Youre An Admirable Man Chapter 161: You''re An Admirable Man --- Chapter 158 --- What Yao Tian did was a shame to the Yao n. He was one of the geniuses, the pir of Yao n''s new generation. Yet Yao Tian fell into madness because of "Qi Deviation.", so even fate seems to y around with the Yao n. The higher-ups didn''t even reveal that Yao Tian used a dangerous parasite to increase his strength and exploded in a suicidal attack. They felt ashamed enough. Of course, besides the higher-ups, the one and only sister of Yao Tian hated him to her very bones. At a lonely peak, Yao Ling''er tended Baek Ain''s burn injuries and put on a rueful expression. She rubbed ointment gently on Baek Ain''s skin and mumbled, "Teacher..." "I know what that devil did is unforgivable that his death barely paid off. But can you forgive him? If it''s not feasible, I''ll serve you for eternity to pay for his sin." Yao Ling''er added determinedly. The parasite didn''t even influence her. "..." Baek Ain was silent. Damn, Yao Tian, your sister is amazing. It makes Baek Ain feel a little bad. Just a little. [Yao Tian is probably grumbling in the afterlife...] Aliciamented. Baek Ain shrugged internally and faked a cough, "Ling''er." "You don''t have to do this." "Live well..." Wait, the wording was somewhat misleading. "T-Teacher, you will be fine!" Yao Ling''er suddenly cried, thinking Baek Ain''s life was about to end. The corner of Baek Ain''s mouth twitched a little because he sounded like a dying person. Who would have thought his Passive Skill: [Chaotic Mask of the Jester] is this powerful? "Don''t cry... I''m fine, just a little tired." Baek Ain added in a low voice. "I''ll focus my attention on recovering from now on. You cane once a day, and I''ll see your progress on Alchemy." "Go, and prepare your mind. Today''s event must have been painful for you." "B-But... Okay." Yao Ling''er unwillingly nodded and walked out, leaving Baek Ain alone in his room. A few minutester, Qing Lin entered the room with an amused expression. "I must say, Hubby''s acting skill is terrifyingly terrific." Shemented with a giggle. Baek Ain cocked his head and smirked, "Remember, Qing Lin. The most prepared and cautious one always lives the longest." "Also, this is superficial." He revealed his wless appearance by deactivating the [Chaotic Mask of the Jester], making the green-haireddy giggle even more. "You''re so bad~!" Qing Lin sat on the chair opposing him. They talked about a few things, and Qing Lin suddenly straddled onto Baek Ain''sp, kissing him. "How long should we stay here?" She asked curiously. "I''m not sure. Maybe a week or two more to solidify my control over the Yao n. The appearance of Yao Tian made me realize there was a possibility of someone destroying my parasites." Baek Ain replied nonchntly. "Fortunately, there aren''t many Heavenly mes in this world, to begin with." Within the Yao n alone, there are only two Heavenly mes. Turtle Spiritual Earth me. And Nine Serene Wind me. Of course, Baek Ain excluded the "Golden Wind me." because it was "actually." cultivated by Yao n''s seniors. Strictly speaking, the Nine Serene Wind me and Golden Wind mee from a simr origin but developed differently. Qing Lin kissed Baek Ain again and whispered in anticipation, "I''ve ced a sound-proofed array in this room and a detection array outside. Can we do it here?" Like someone who got addicted, Qing Lin has been addicted to Baek Ain''s touches. No wonder her sisters always dragged Baek Ain to the bedroom. Baek Ain smiled and seized her soft rears, "Hehe, don''t beg for mercyter." And then, the room filled with pleasant voices. ... ... Three dayster. Baek Ain was still bandaged with the help of his skill, teaching Yao Ling''er his Alchemy Skill. The young woman absorbed everything like a sponge, but shecked the powerful fire to refine high-tiered pills sessfully. Baek Ain wasn''t stingy, so he transferred a wisp of "Sea Heart me." and "Golden Wind me." to Yao Ling''er Beast me, allowing her to develop a Quasi-Heavenly me with Ice properties. As long as Yao Ling''er cultivated diligently, her Quasi-Heavenly me would be more powerful and rival other Heavenly mes. "Teacher, why don''t we mix Tender Dear''s Roots with Charred Golden Bamboo''s essence? Both herbs could lead to a better result, no?" Yao Ling''er asked with enthusiasm. Baek Ain shook his head and answered, "Both might look suitable at first nce, and they did possess some degree of lineage. However, they shouldn''t get mixed." "The reason is their ces to grow are shing against each other." "Tender Dear''s Root grew in the cold tundra." "And Charred Golden Bamboo grows in a volcanic area." "I see..." Yao Ling''er nodded in realization. Someone entered their teaching space. It was Yao Dan. "Haha, Brother Lin. It seems you are healing well." Yao Danughed harmlessly, walking toward them. Baek Ain smiled and replied, "Morning, Brother Dan." In thest three days, Yao Dan visited Baek Ain six times, but their rtionship is like best friends. Since they are Alchemists with great prestige, the conversation is morefortable than breathing and flows naturally to this state. Yao Dan promised topensate Baek Ain, and he did. As Yao n''s Chief, Yao Dan decided to hand over Turtle Spiritual Earth me to Baek Ain and some rare materials one couldn''t buy and only encountered, luckily. At first, Baek Ain refused by ying innocent, making Yao Dan more indignant to give the Heavenly me to him. Yao Dan stared at Yao Ling''er in satisfaction, thinking the young woman could forge her alchemy path thanks to Baek Ain''s teachings. He could see that Yao Ling''er slowly progressed to the 9th Tier Alchemist. Maybe in a few years, the Yao n will have another 9th Tier Alchemist with a unique refining method. She''s unlike her devilish brother, who has taken the wrong path. Remembering the shameful moment, Yao Dan awkwardly checked Baek Ain''s condition and sighed, "Brother Lin, how is your condition?" "We could give you more medicinal materials if you want." Baek Ain shook his head and refused, "No, you helped me enough, Brother Dan." "I might reach 70% recovery this noon." "As for the burn marks... I''ll leave some as a life lesson." He added confidently. Baek Ain smiled at them and patted Yao Ling''er head. After some thought, Baek Ain handed two scrolls to Yao Dan and caused the Yao n''s Chief to feel nervous. "This is..." Yao Dan''s hand trembled. "Yes, the Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill Recipe and the other things I have promised. I''ll give them as a gift for Yao n." Baek Ain answered calmly. "Teacher..." Yao Ling''er stared at Baek Ain in fanatical admiration. "You''re an admirable man, Brother Lin." Yao Dan sincerely praised. "Aiya, how can I take these without paying you?" "From now on, Brother Lin is our Yao n''s Guest Elder and Benefactor." "Also... I will give you a good piece ofnd in the Yao n''s Territory." [Guest Elder and Benefactor?] [Damn, How scary...] Aliciamented on this situation. [They haven''t realized the real devil before their very eyes] ''And they will never realize, Alicia. For their own good.'' Baek Ain returned while smiling. He stared at Yao Dan and said, "Brother Dan, don''t be too happy." "Even though we possess the recipe of Dou Qi''s Blood Purifying Pill." "There are many things we need to aplish first. After all, the 10th Tier Pill isn''t easy to make." "What are the requirements?" Yao Dan frowned deeply. Baek Ain helplessly raised his hand and replied, "We need 333 Heaven and Earth Materials, 300 of them were 8th Tier Medicinal Herbs and Essence." "As for the rest 33, it''s 9th Tier Medicinal Herbs." "And to refine Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill. We need six or more Heavenly mes." "No wonder youe to our n." A bitter expression appeared on Yao Dan''s face. Of course, he didn''t me Baek Ain because the requirements were outrageous. Truthfully, Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill is a Bloodline Cleansing Pill from the Great Thousand World. Baek Ain gets the recipe and modifies it with several alternative materials. And the good thing is they could produce many pills in one refining. "I suggest we invite Yan n and Gu n in this matter. They are the nearest and possess the massive force to our project." Baek Ain proposed his n. "They can''t possibly resist this temptation." "That''s what I thought too." Yao Dan nodded in agreement. "Let''s not talk about the Heavenly me... The Yao n barely has half of the ingredients." "Then, I''ll contact both ns." "But Brother Lin... Your condition might get worse by refining this pill." Baek Ain waved his hand and chuckled, "My greatest dream is to reach the highest stage of Alchemy." ''Aih, What a man.'' Yao Dan clicked his tongue. He respected Baek Ain from the deepest part of his heart. Yao Ling''er blushed hard, thinking of unspeakable scenarios in her head. ''You can''t, Ling''er! She''s your teacher. B-But Teacher Lin is a great, admirable, kind, and seemingly loving person.'' She was struggling. [Another one in the bag] Alicia noticed Yao Ling''er symptoms. ''What did you say?'' Baek Ain furrowed his brows. [Nothing~!] ... ... A weekter. The people from Gu n and Yan n arrived at the Yao Realm. Chapter 162: The Young Woman from Yan Clan, Huo Zhi Chapter 162: The Young Woman from Yan n, Huo Zhi --- Chapter 159 --- A group of people entered the Yao Realm. From their ming red attires and bold "Fire." characters, one could easily guess they came from a formidable background. "Hmm, it''s been a while since I visited the Yao Realm." Someone in the group uttered. It was a young woman with crimson hair. She sported a pale red dress, seemingly covering his alluring tan physique. A veil covered her face, but the outline revealed through it was captivating. Her bright ruby eyes did not contain the slightest ripple. She was one of the Yan n''s Geniuses, the Possessor of Red Lotus Ye me, Huo Zhi. "Xuan, gather information. We only knew Yao n asked for a gathering, but nothing else." Huo Zhi said calmly. After all, Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill has reached the ears of the Yan n''s higher-ups, and she was here to confirm it. And since this matter was secret, the Yao n didn''t send anyone to greet them. Who knows how many undercover eyes observe them outside of Yao Realm? They came here on the pretense of checking old friends. A purple-clothed Elder nodded as he disappeared, gathering information about the recent event of Yao Realm. Soon, he''d get shocked by the absurdity of Yao Tian''s matters. "Let''s visit, Ling''er." Huo Zhi smiled behind her veils, telling her group to check around first. Huo Zhi jumped and floated toward the familiar yet lonely peak. Shended in the backyard of Yao Ling''er house, hearing a strange noise. "T-Teacher... I can''t hold it anymore." A groaning voice echoed, stunning Huo Zhi. The crimson-haired young woman''s eyes widened in disbelief. "So hot, it''s so hot!" "No, It''s too hard for me! Please, teacher~!" "Hehe, you asked for it. How could you stop right now?" A teasing male voice followed. Huo Zhi blushed, not believing the reality she was currently in. "W-What are they doing?" Huo Zhi knew Yao Ling''er very well. Her friend was a cold, icedy. How could such a cold, icedy seemingly be bullied by a male now? Not to mention, Huo Zhi didn''t remember Yao Ling''er having any teacher in her life. Even though Huo Zhi is devoid of feelings and only cares about Heavenly me from a young age, it doesn''t mean she knows nothing about the male and female rtionship. As Yan n''s Genius, she knew her duty. She clenched her hand and rushed toward the house, mming the door open. "Stop right there!" She roared indifferently. "..." Huo Zhi. The sight isn''t what Huo Zhi expected. Yao Ling''er sat on a matfortably, controlling her Alchemy Furnace under the guidance of a handsome man in a clean ck robe. She released sweat profusely under the extreme temperature, crying like a troubled little girl. "Keep going, and maintain your control." The handsome man in a ck robe instructed Yao Ling''er like the teacher he was, but a teasing smile never left his face. "Merge the core and the essence." Yao Ling''er was caught betweenughter and crying. She asked Baek Ain to assist her in making a troublesome 8th Tier Pill to check her Alchemy Progress, but the pill was more difficult than she expected. It required extreme heat throughout the process, and Yao Ling''er couldn''t leave her gaze on the furnace. After a while, Yao Ling''er sighed in relief and checked the result of her painful effort. "Clear Mind Grass Pill." She excitedly grasped the crimson-gold pill in her hand. "Good job," Baek Ain patted Yao Ling''er head. "Now, greet your little friend." "Friend, eh?" Yao Ling''er turned around and saw Huo Zhi, whose mouth was wide open. Even if the veil covered the lower half of her face, Yao Ling''er could still see its outline. She did expect to see Huo Zhi soon, but not this soon! ''I want to spend more time with Teacher Lin!'' Yao Ling''erined in her heart. She clenched her hand slightly under her long sleeve and put on a calm look. "Wee to Yao Realm, Huo Zhi." She said respectfully. Maybe too respectful. "I hope you enjoy your visit." She added earnestly. "Mm, I will." Huo Zhi responded, not realizing the subtle emotion in Yao Ling''er lines. The corner of Yao Ling''er eyes twitched as she sighed and introduced Baek Ain to Huo Zhi, "This man is my Alchemy Teacher, Grandmaster Lin Feng." "He''s an admirable person with high achievement over alchemy." She firmly continued. ''Why did you sound like a bragging wife?'' Huo Zhi wondered what life-changing event turned the icy woman into this. "And likewise, this is Huo Zhi from Yan n, Teacher." Yao Ling''er smiled at Baek Ain. Her act rendered Huo Zhi speechless. Who are you? Where is the real Yao Ling''er? Of course, Baek Ain noticed Huo Zhi''splicated gaze and waved his sleeve casually, "You two can talk. I''ll excuse myself." "Wait, Teacher! Your body hasn''t fully recovered yet, don''t push yourself with training..." Yao Ling''er worriedly said. Baek Ain shook his head and returned, "It''s just a small burn, not enough to hinder my movement." Waving his hand, Baek Ain walked out of the room. Of course, his and Huo Zhu''s eyes met. After Baek Ain left, Huo Zhi opened her mouth and asked, "What actually happened here?" Yao Ling''er sighed and replied, "It''s a long story." "Ten days ago..." ... ... After listening to Yao Ling''er story, Huo Zhi couldn''t believe her ears for a moment. Yao Tian, one of the greatest geniuses of this time, actually turned into a madman due to Qi Deviation! He even tried to use Yao Ling''er teacher. Yet he failed, which led to a suicidal attack. The image of Yao Tian soon turned grim in Huo Zhu''s mind. It was too great of a shock because Yao Tian was supposed to be one of the potential fiances. Thank god! Huo Zhi''s personality is stern, so she hasn''t chosen anyone for years, or Yao Tian will be her potential partner. Poor Yao Tian. "Wait, how did your teacher survive?" Huo Zhi frowned. "If he got attacked in point ck range and 7-Star Dou Saint''s Explosion, his body shouldn''t remain in this world anymore..." "About that, My teacher mentioned something about the inborn physique he possessed, helping him lessen the damage. He barely exined it to me, but it was something called "True Extermination Fire Body." a forbidden technique. Huo Zhi''s eyes widened in surprise when hearing this. Of course, she knew about the Extermination Fire Body. The Extermination Fire Body was a method of unleashing the energy of the Heavenly me to its limit by merging it with one''s physical body. It required almost perfect control of the Heavenly me because they were far too ferocious. Even though Heavenly me got refined, the inside of a human''s body was still too weak. No one dared to use the Heavenly me to alter one''s constitution because they could explode anytime. Since Yao Ling''er teacher possessed True Extermination Fire Body, It seemed the Heavenly me perfectly merged with his body, birthing a physique beyond any other. This man named Lin Feng was a one in a hundred thousand years genius. Huo Zhi''s hand trembled in excitement. Such a person existed in this world? Cough! "Where is your teacher? I want to pay my respect to him." Huo Zhi firmly questioned. Yao Ling''er frowned at Huo Zhi''s change and cursed herself for saying too much. Now this young woman from Yan n is also interested in her teacher. She''s having a hard time as her teacher already has a young, beautiful, and doting wife. Now anotherpetitor enters the battlefield. Even then, Yao Ling''er could only nod. ''I''m Teacher Lin''s only student. I have a bigger chance than her.'' Yao Ling''er raised her chest proudly. They arrived at the backyard and saw Baek Ain swinging his spear with ferocious momentum. His ck robe was "actually." worn off, revealing his refined upper body. Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi instinctively swallowed their saliva. "W-Well, your teacher''s spear technique is amazing." Huo Zhi awkwardlymented. "Of course." Yao Ling''er nodded in agreement. ''Bitch! I can see you blush under that veil!'' ''You actually dare to covet my dear Teacher Lin. He is mine!'' Baek Ain ignored the two presence and told Gnome to merge with his physique as he wanted to test something. A burst of poweres forth from every muscle in Baek Ain''s body, leaving Huo Zhi dumbfounded. "The Extermination Fire Body..." Huo Zhi blinked her eyes suspiciously. She didn''t want to see Yao Ling''er teacher explode, but to her surprise, Baek Ain was still healthy and moving nimbly. She could sense a terrifying Heavenly me''s presence from Baek Ain''s body and finally realized it wasn''t one of any Heavenly me. Apletely new Heavenly me! "How is that even possible?!" Chapter 163: Disciple Candidates? Chapter 163: Disciple Candidates? --- Chapter 160 --- Baek Ain executed profound movements with his spear and turned into an illusionary shadow in the backyard. A sharp cry of a bird echoed in the area, stunning Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi. They watched Baek Ain in surprise, seeing the legendary beast Roc manifested alongside a thunderstorm. It was just an image, but they could feel a depth of power from it. Yet the image suddenly shattered. Bang! Baek Ain faked his failure and stumbled onto the ground, coughing a mouthful of blood. Beautiful. An act worth Oscar! "Teacher!" Yao Ling''er eyes widened in terror. Baek Ain wiped his mouth with his sleeve and told Gnome to deactivate its synchronization, causing a burst of heat to evaporate his coughed blood. The filial disciple, Yao Ling''er, came to his side and summoned her Quasi-Heavenly me, soothing Baek Ain with a thinyer of frost. She checked Baek Ain''s condition and sighed, "Teacher, you pushed yourself too far." "Even though your recovery has reached 90%, some hidden injuries remain in your body. Just do light exercise from now on." She warned with a pout, looking adorable. Yao Ling''er opened the dirty bandage on Baek Ain''s left hand and revealed a burn scar, causing Huo Zhi to frown. "That scar, did Yao Tian cause it?" Huo Zhi asked, making Yao Ling''er stop awkwardly. Baek Ain patted Yao Ling''er with reassurance and answered Huo Zhi''s question, "Yes, it''s just a skin injury. Nothing serious..." "There is a saying that Scars are Badges of Honor, no?" "Also, I leave it for a reminder." "Eh?" Huo Zhi was startled. Baek Ain smiled charmingly and replied, "Reminder for me to be stronger." Huo Zhi was stunned, thinking that Baek Ain was an admirable fellow. She clenched her hand and wanted to be like him too. She thought about it deeply, watching Yao Ling''er wrap a new bandage around Baek Ain''s hand. Since Yao n and even the icedy like Yao Ling''er trusted Baek Ain so much, his character must be good. If not, they''d not choose Baek Ain over Yao Tian, a noteworthy genius, despite his shameful action. Also, that unique icy me of Yao Ling''er must be her teacher''s doings. Not only does this guy possess apletely new Heavenly me. It seems he also could impart a weaker version of it to others. "Grandmaster Lin, can I be your disciple too?" Huo Zhi uttered with expectation. She has considered the pros and cons of her action, so this absurd query isn''t far-fetched from her personality. After all, Huo Zhi is a determined person. Yao Ling''er and Baek Ain were shocked. The former was speechless,ining at Huo Zhi''s action. Meanwhile, thetter blinked his eyes in confusion. "Um, Ms. Huo... Don''t you think it is too sudden?" He returned with aplicated expression. "We barely know each other." "But the same goes to Ling''er, no? You two only knew each other for less than two weeks. Yet you epted her as your disciple." Huo Zhi retorted firmly. "..." Yao Ling''er. That''s true. She did know her teacher for less than two weeks. But it wouldn''t change her feelings! Yao Ling''er red at Huo Zhi unhappily. Huo Zhi ignored Yao Ling''er and attempted once more, "If Grandmaster Lin is willing to ept thisdy as your disciple, the Yan n will pay with arge sum of resources. You could even dispatch people under my jurisdiction." "Grandmaster Lin, please do not take my words lightly. Even though I''m not as proficient as Yao Ling''er, I''m also an Alchemist, Tier 6 Alchemist, because I''m more focused on my fighting skills." "I''ve watched your spearmanship training and physique, ehem! I thought you could instruct me to be stronger. If possible, I want you to teach me Fire Extermination Body without its bacsh!" She fiercely gazed into Baek Ain''s eyes, showing her sincerity and desire. Baek Ain smiled and waved his bandaged hand casually, "Let me think about it first." "Okay..." Huo Zhi sighed and nodded. "I''ll wait." "Ling''er, I''ll take a nap. Entertain your friend." Baek Ain chuckled, leaving the backyard. Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi stared at Baek Ain''s broad and wless back, feeling aplicated emotion in their eyes. "Huo Zhi, you..." Yao Ling''er said indifferently. "What is the meaning of this?" Huo Zhi giggled behind her veil and responded, "Hehe~! Ling''er, how could you hog all the benefits alone?" "I''m sure being Grandmaster Lin''s disciple is worth a try." "And looking at your state, 8th Alchemist? Tsk, tsk, how lucky of me." Huo Zhi''s ruby-like eyes shed as shemented, "It seems the rumor about the Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill was true. I knew every Alchemist in your Yao n, so Grandmaster Lin should be the Alchemist with such a recipe." "What an amazing man he is." "Even if Grandmaster Lin didn''t ept me, my Yan n still wants to befriend him. My chance isn''t so low." Huo Zhi walked away. "See youter, Senior Sister~!" Yao Ling''er bit her lips and mumbled hopefully, "Teacher Lin..." ... ... ''Aih, Did I transmigrate into a love story drama instead of Cultivation World?'' Baek Ain sighed, observing the twodies from afar. Well, this was an unexpected situation. And definitely beneficial to Baek Ain''s n. He originally wanted to visit Lei n soon, but it seemed he had to take a detour. However, soon he''d get another surprise. ... ... At the entrance of the Yao Realm, a group of people from the Gu n finally arrived. The leading figure in this group was a white-clothed elder and a ck-haired youngdy in a sour mood. "The Yao n haven''t changed at all." The white-clothed eldermented with a small smile. "They are still living in prosperity." "Don''t you think so, Gu Xun''er?" Yes, the ck-haired youngdy was Gu Xun''er. She has returned to her n and begged them to forgive Xiao Yan, but how could they do so? Xiao Yan has caused them an immense loss, turning the Ancient Gu n intoughing stocks in the central ins. It would be fine if the Hall of Souls and other factions did steal the Soul Recovering Medicine, but a junior with almost no background did it? It was a firm, disgraceful p on their face! And Gu Xun''er told them to forgive Xiao Yan? Hell FUCKING NAH! Also, the Gu n Patriarchmanded a house arrest for Gu Xun''er and locked her up for a few months until she realized how ridiculous her request was. She came here with Elder Gu Rong to do her Heiress''s Duty. "Well, it''s fine... I guess?" Gu Xun''er answered with a forced smile. Gu Rong shook his head and sighed, "Patriarch assigned this duty to you as a form of letting you take fresh air outside." "Given your current situation, it''s better to forget about that person." "You''re the future of our Gu n." Gu Xun''er expression turned bitter as she answered, "I know." "Let''s go to the Guest Quarter first, Elder." Even though what Elder Gu Rong said was true, Gu Xun''er couldn''t help but remember her time with Xiao Yan. After all, They lived under the same roof for countless years and watched each other grow. It''s just that Xiao Yan has be so distant and egoistical in thest year, turning into apletely new person. As they walked on the road, Gu Xun''er overheard some people praising someone called Grandmaster Lin. To be called Grandmaster. It means that person has attained something in a specific field. Gu Xun''er was puzzled for a moment as she never heard of someone of such caliber. It was bizarre, knowing even the current Patriarch of the Yao n didn''t have such a title. "Grandmaster Lin, I wonder what kind of person he was." Gu Xun''er studded into the Guest Quarter, where some servant arranged them. When Gu Xun''er was about to enter her room, she discovered a familiar-looking figure entering the Guest Quarter. It was a crimson-haired woman from Yan n. Gu Xun''er also noticed Huo Zhi''s somewhat giddy mood as a crimson-haired woman muttered something alongside, "Grandmaster Lin, I hope he takes me as his disciple." "Disciple?" Question marks filled Gu Xun''er forehead. "It seems that Grandmaster Lin is quite mysterious." She mumbled with distant emotion. Unknown to Gu Xun''er, her heart was opened for a new person starting today. ... Meanwhile, at Yao Ling''er House, Baek Ain felt a connection to one of his early parasites. He smirked, "Good." "My little pawns from Gu n have arrived just as I nned." He was about to contact the pawns when Qing Lin suddenly barged into the room with sensual-looking lingerie. "Hubby, do I look good in these?" She asked with bright green eyes. Baek Ain smiled and put aside his previous thinking. "Yes, you look beautiful." "Hehe~!" The mood in the room became lively a few secondster. ... The next day, Yao Ling''er knocked on the door and said, "Morning, Teacher. The Chief is holding a meeting." "Do you want to attend? He said it''d be fine if you don''t want to." "Sure, give me a moment." Baek Ain''s voicees out. Yao Ling''er instinctively sniffed something and changed her expression slightly. She felt depressed but sighed deeply inside. "Let''s go." Baek Ain walked out in his usual ck robe and pants. "Mm." Yao Ling''er nodded, encircling her hands around Baek Ain''s left arm. It was the arm with no injuries. ''This girl... Whatever, this little skinship is alright. I''m spoiling her because she made great progress recently.'' Baek Ain felt the softness of Yao Ling''er body in his left arm. They walked to the meeting room and arrived in five minutes. Upon entering the room, Yao Dan suddenly rose from his seat and introduced Baek Ain to Gu n and Yan n''s people. "Everyone, this person is the Alchemist who shared Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill with us." "He''s a 9th Tier Alchemist with superb skills, Grandmaster Lin Feng!" Baek Ain smiled and said humbly, "Brother Dan, you make me blush." "My skill is so-so." Gu Xun''er eyes lit up slightly, observing Baek Ain with great interest. She thought Grandmaster Lin was elderly, but he''s so young! Of course, Gu Xun''er knew people with a high cultivation base could retain their youthful appearance, but this Grandmaster Lin was different. He looks no older than 25 and brimming with a youthful aura. Even other people from Gu n and Yan ns thought the same. ''He''s a little handsome...'' Gu Xun''er unknowingly thought butter shook her head in embarrassment. ''No, What am I thinking?!'' ''I already have someone I love...'' Chapter 164: Fusing Heavenly Flames? Easy! Chapter 164: Fusing Heavenly mes? Easy! --- Chapter 161 --- As Gu Xun''er feltplicated feelings brew in her chest, the guests from the Gu n and Yan n were "secretly." dumbfounded by Yao Dan''s exaggerated introduction of Baek Ain. Yao Dan is a 9th-tier Alchemist. For him to praise someone this greatly, this young-looking Grandmaster must have a profound skill in Alchemy. Baek Ain humbly reacted and sat down on an empty chair. Yao Ling''er stood beside him like a good disciple. Even then, Yao Ling''er''s action puzzled the guests beside Huo Zhi. Yao Dan cleared his throat and exined, "Brother Lin has taken Yao Ling''er as his disciple. It might surprise you guys, but Brother Lin possesses such qualifications." "Anyway, that was only a small matter." "Let''s focus on the Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill." Hearing Yao Dan''s exnation, everyone nodded instinctively. The elders from the Gu n and Yan n gazed at Yao Dan with great interest while Baek Ain calmly drank his tea. Yao Dan ced a scroll down and rolled it open slightly, exposing the ancient aura. It shocked everyone as they could feel the auspiciousness of it. [Tsk, tsk, look at their faces] Aliciamented amusingly. [If only they knew the scroll was "actually." made in mere three seconds!] [The only fancy things about the scroll are probably the materials...] ''Hey, the content is the most important.'' Baek Ainughed inside, observing the room. [Aih, my used-to-be pure Host is too good at scamming people~!] She teased mercilessly. Baek Ain choked on his tea and acted like nothing happened. He cursed at Alicia and muted her, preventing the system from spouting more nonsense. He''s an upright man! [...] To hell with being upright! Host, you''re so thick-skinned!! Baek Ain felt someoneining to him and decided to ignore this feeling. Yao Dan coughed and boldly stated, "Ehem, Brother Lin shared this recipe with the Yao n, hoping we could provide assistance." "Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill is a Tier-10 Pill. Not only was it dangerous to concoct because it could and definitely attract Lightning Cmity, but the materials and fire we needed were also outrageous." "What''s the materials? Also, what kind of fire is needed?" Someone asked while raising his hand. It could be said this question is the focus of everyone in this meeting. Yao Dan put on a mysterious smile when hearing this question. He shook his head and shrugged helplessly, causing them to frown. "Before I answer that question, I''d like you to sign a Soul Contract to keep this information confidential." Yao Dan said, stunning them. "Crafty old fox..." The purple-clothed elder beside Huo Zhished in displeasure. And yes, they couldn''t reject Yao Dan''s proposal. An elder brought a special paper made of Spiritual Strength and brought it to everyone. Baek Ain nced at this contract and smirked inside because the cause benefitted him the most. After everyone signed the contract with their Spiritual Strength, Yao Dan nodded in satisfaction. The Yao n''s Patriarchughed and added, "Thank you for the cooperation." "About the ingredients, there are 333 Heaven and Earth Materials, 300 of them were 8th Tier Medicinal Herbs and Essence. The remaining 33 are 9th Tier Medicinal Herbs." "And to refine Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill. We need six or more Heavenly mes." "..." Huo Zhi. "..." Gu Xun''er. "..." Everyone. Why does this sound like a scam? Yao Dan kept his smile and added, "I know what you are thinking, but what I said is true." "Brother Lin can confirm it." Everyone nced at Baek Ain and saw him nodding weakly. Baek Ain opened his mouth and said, "A 10th Tier Pill is something we couldn''t even dream to exist." "And a pill that could purify the Ancient n''s Bloodline is even rarer..." "Don''t get caught in a momentary dilemma and think of your n''s future." He finished speaking, giving them a meaningful smile. "If Grandmaster Lin said so, Huo Zhi can only agree." Huo Zhi smiled behind her veil, leaving the people from Yan n speechless. "Huo Zhi-!" The purple-clothed elder Huo Xuan was stupefied by her sudden decision. Huo Zhi raised her hand to stop the elder and confidently said, "Trust me, Xuan. This will be our biggest investment." "Fine..." Huo Zuan sighed, not knowing what Huo Zhi was thinking. Still, a rationaldy like Huo Zhi won''t do something without a reason. He stared at Baek Ain and wondered what kind of secret this guy possessed. It''s not hard to see Baek Ain''s cultivation base as he was at the High Stage of the Half-Saint Realm. At such a young age, such attainment is heaven''s breaking. Huo Xuan never heard of someone called Grandmaster Lin before. And there shouldn''t be any faction he didn''t know in the Dou Qi Continent. Unless... ''This Grandmaster with the surname Lin was from the outside sea...'' Huo Xuan''s prying eyes were enlightened. Gu Xun''er discussed this matter with her group and came to a conclusion after three minutes. "Gu n also agrees." "Good, we can start in three days." Yao Dan chuckled excitedly. "I''ll ry the message to Gu n and Yan n''s Patriarchs soon. There is no problem with that, right?" "No problem." Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''er replied simultaneously. Yao Dan started listing the ingredients, and everyone listened carefully. Nevertheless, when they heard the refining method, the room became silent. "Using Heavenly mes as a Furnace..." "This is impossible." An expert from the Yao n uttered. "Let''s not mention fusing six Heavenly mes first. Fusing two dangerous Heavenly mes alone is difficult enough in my lifetime!" "Even the mighty Yao n''s Patriarch couldn''t do this, right?" The expert scoffed in annoyance. "Haha, don''t look at me like that." Yao Dan waved his hand casually. "I know my limit." "I nned to invite the Ancestor of Burning me Valley, Huo Yun, but the people on my lines told me that Huo Yun is entering a seclusion to break through." "..." The expert couldn''t believe his ears. Such a coincidence. Everyone sighed, feeling a little helpless. Huo Zhi''s eyes lit up as she spoke, "Grandmaster Lin... You have been quiet this entire time." "Can you perhaps do the procedure? And fuse two Heavenly me or more?" Everyone felt rmed upon hearing this. Even Gu Xun''er thought Huo Zhi was spouting nonsense. To their surprise, Baek Ain nodded his head gently. "It''s just fusing Heavenly me? What''s so hard about it?" Baek Ain acts puzzled. "Hmph, you''re all talk!" The expert from Yan n mocked. Baek Ain sighed and flicked his finger, summoning Green Lotus Core me and Sea Heart me. The meeting room''s temperature rose abruptly as Green and Blue light illuminated every corner. "Ling''er, observe this sequence." Baek Ain reminded his disciples. "Yes, Teacher!" Yao Ling''er enthusiastically replied. Baek Ain waved his hand slowly and formed a link between Green Lotus Core me and Sea Heart me with his Spiritual Strength, merging the two with temporary space. The process wasn''t too slow or too fast. It was the perfect speed for Yao Ling''er and others to observe. Under their watchful gazes, the two ferocious Heavenly mes slowly merged and created this beautiful yet dangerous Teal-Colored me, burning with the essence of earth, water, and fire. Baek Ain sped his hand and turned the Teal-Colored me into countless birds, swarming the meeting room in apletelyfortable warmth. Shocked. Dumbfounded. Disbelief. Craziness. These emotions barely exined their surprise at Baek Ain''s ability. Baek Ain snapped his finger and made the Teal-Colored me disappear, not caring to their disappointment for not being able to see more. "What do you think?" He rested his chin on his hand. Chapter 165: The Second Disciple Chapter 165: The Second Disciple --- Chapter 162 --- Everyone was baffled by what they just witnessed. "He has two Heavenly mes... How is that even possible?" "Having one Heavenly me can put someone at the top of the world already. Refining one can be considered a lucky encounter, but two? It is madness." On the other hand, the Patriarch and elders of the Yao n in the meeting room also feltplicated. Baek Ain possessed two Heavenly mes. And they gave him another one, the Turtle Spiritual Earth me. If they count his bizarre fire(Gnome), Baek Ain should have four Heavenly mes! ''That''s why he tried to reject it...'' Yao Dan put on a wry smile. He felt like a fool now. However, this is also good. The rtionship between the Yao n and Baek Ain will be stronger, maybe inseparable. Thinking about it, Yao Danughed happily inside, not knowing his entire n and himself were inside Baek Ain''s palm. Yao Ling''er gazed at Baek Ain with endless respect. She knew Baek Ain had more than one Heavenly me, but it didn''t bother her. In her eyes, no one is more mighty than her teacher. Her blind faith is so strong that she might be Yande-! Well, scratch that for now. "Rank 19, Green Lotus Core me." "And Rank 15, Sea Heart me." "How wonderful." Huo Zhi''s eyes lit up because it seemed she had made the correct choice to be Baek Ain''s disciple. Wait, he hasn''t epted her yet! ''Three days... I have to be his disciple in three days!'' Huo Zhi vowed in her heart. Gu Xun''er felt the power of the Teal-Colored me that Baek Ain conjured with two Heavenly mes. She frowned because her Heavenly me felt agitated when sensing the presence of the Teal-Colored me. No, something was weird about the Teal-Colored me. The Golden Sky Burning me inside Gu Xun''er felt nervous! It has never happened before. ''Just what''s his secret?'' Gu Xun''er was puzzled and attracted by Baek Ain''s mysteriousness. Yao Dan cleared his throat and said, "Well, Brother Lin has shown his ability. There shouldn''t be any problem regarding this matter, right?" "In three days... I hope the Gu n and Yan n''s Patriarchs will send the ingredients. The amount they sent will correspond to the amount of share each n gets." "Yan n wants 30% of the share! Give me the list, and We''ll send the ingredients and materials tomorrow." Huo Zhi decisively said, causing herpanions to nod. Leaning forward on the table, Huo Zhi gave Baek Ain a warm gaze and added, "If the concoction is sessful, the Yan n will also reward Grandmaster Lin with the position of Guest Elder alongside a good portion ofnd in our territory." ''Aren''t you too hasty?'' Huo Xuan alerted her with thoughts transmission. ''Xuan, aren''t you too blind? Have you ever seen someone with such talents in thest ten thousand years?'' Huo Zhi retorted, waiting for Yao n''s reply. "..." Huo Xuan. Yao Dan smiled and replied, "Thirty is too much." "Hmm, what do you mean Yao n''s Patriarch?" Huo Zhi was rmed. Yao Dan shrugged and added, "Even my Yao n would only take 25% of the result." "I suggest the same for Gu n and Yan n. 25% of the share, that''s it." "Can''t it be a little higher, like 27%?" Gu Xun''er suddenly opened her mouth and negotiated. Even though Gu Xun''er is dissatisfied with her n, she also wants the best for it. "Truthfully, the remaining share will get given to Brother Lin." Yao Dan shook his head while rejecting Gu Xun''er. Gu Xun''er was stunned as she nced at Baek Ain, "Does Grandmaster Lin''s n perhaps possess Dou Di''s Bloodline, too?" Baek Ain ced the teacup on the table and nodded, "Indeed." "My ancestor was once a powerful figure, but he met his demise..." "Fortunately, he left behind an inheritance for his inheritor." Baek Ain technically didn''t lie as Fan Gu was powerful because he was from the Great Thousand World and left behind a legacy called the Sage Kingdom. Everyone''s expression bes solemn upon digesting his answer. It was quite a shock for them because there are only Eight Ancient ns in the Dou Qi Continent. Baek Ain smiled and waved casually, "Don''t be too rigid. I won''t do anything harmful unless you guys provoke me first." "I advocated the world''s peace... I only want to step into the highest realm possible in Alchemy." He continued, lying as effortlessly as he breathed. "How virtuous..." Gu Xun''ermented, to which Baek Ain responded with an innocentugh. Baek Ain stared at her and returned, "It''s childish in this cruel world." "But... Hey, everyone could dream." "Everyone could dream." Gu Xun''er entered a trance for a few seconds before nodding in agreement. "That''s true." Baek Ain stood up and cupped his hand at everyone, "Then, let''s see each other in three days." Leaving the meeting room with Yao Ling''er, Baek Ain''s skills and actions still left a deep yet favorable impression. Yao Dan shook his head helplessly. "Well, I''ll give the list of ingredients and materials we didn''t have in our storage." He said, pushing two papers at Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''er. "You two can decide how to split it, right?" "En." Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''er nodded. ... The next day. Huo Zhi visited the mountain Yao Ling''er owned again and made a soft approach to Baek Ain, hoping he could ept her to be his disciple. However, she didn''t wear her veil this time, revealing her beautiful face to Baek Ain. Baek Ain talked with Huo Zhi while instructing Yao Ling''er in Alchemy. Their rtionship deepened, but it was higher than an acquaintance and lower than a friend''s as they could gauge each other''s personality. Huo Zhi is straightforward, bold, and courageous. Her passion was to uncover the secret of Heavenly mes. As for Huo Zhi herself, she could get to know the person named Lin Feng more. And to be fair, what Baek Ain has said so far was half-true and half-lies. When Baek Ain was about to send Huo Zhi off, Qing Lin suddenly appeared and pouted, "Just ept her already." "Look how eager she is!" Huo Zhi blushed, trying to wear her veil to cover it up. However, the wind is too strong this evening. Qing Lin didn''t wait for Baek Ain and continued rambling, "I''m bored and need someone to talk to! You are busy teaching Ling''er. At least ept more disciples so I can have friends!" Her excuse is so perfect that no one gets suspicious of her acting. Yes, this was acting. "Dear, our Lin n is declining..." She added while empathizing, "Lin n." in her line. "Although epting pupils wasn''t a formal way to be a family member, it''s still better than what we had to endure." Baek Ain threw a thumbs-up to Qing Lin internally and sighed, "This... Aih, very well." "Huo Zhi, are you willing to be this disciple?" Huo Zhi''s eyshes and lips trembled. She immediately kowtowed willingly and said, "This disciple greets the Teacher!" "This disciple greets the Teacher''s wife." She also kowtowed to Qing Lin, feeling overwhelmingly thankful. From what the Teacher''s Wife said, it seemed their n situation wasn''t so good. Huo Zhi''s eyes burned in determination as she vowed to help them revive the Lin n. If Baek Ain and Qing Lin knew what Huo Zhi was thinking, they would probablyugh in disbelief. Not too far away, Gu Xun''er watched this scene with indescribable emotion on her face. She fidgeted and mumbled to herself, "Teacher, Disciple..." "Should I also..." Chapter 166: Refining 10th Tier Pill (1) Chapter 166: Refining 10th Tier Pill (1) --- Chapter 163 --- After epting Huo Zhi as his second disciple, the next two days are more colorful than Baek Ain expected. Well, he didn''t expect the pawns from Gu n to bring this world''s heroine alone. However, this is also good. In addition to Huo Zhi, the peak where Baek Ain lived has be more lively. As thedy from Yan n said, she has reached 6th Tier Alchemist due to her hard work and Heavenly mes, butpared to true talent like Yao Ling''er. In short, she''scking but still worth teaching. What surprised Baek Ain was her talent for controlling Fire Element. And the inborn physique called the Fire Lotus Body. The Fire Lotus Body is a unique inborn physique that appeared within the Yan n because their ancestor''s blessing was flowing inside their veins. Still, it''s notparable to the Sage Physique Fan Gu created through his sheer mind and experiment. Huo Zhi is a fast learner. When Baek Ain taught her Dou Qi''s Combustion and Concentration, she grasped it within a few hours and applied it to her fire-based attacks. In the backyard, Huo Zhi wore a tight red martial arts outfit with a white sash and entered a stance. She looked at Baek Ain and ignited her Dou Qi, pouncing forward. Baek Ain observed her and caught a fiery fist by the elbow, deflecting her attack somewhere. "I see... You see your Heavenly me as an extension." "That''s no good." Baek Ain smiled, sending Huo Zhi flying with a punch. Huo Zhinded far away and cleaned the dust from her face, "Please enlighten me, Teacher!" Baek Ain lifted one hand and replied, "Be one with it." "Someone with Water-Type Dou Qi always has this phrase, "Be one with water and its flow." No?" "We possessed Fire-Type Dou Qi and could use their ways of thinking. Be one with fire and embrace its heat." Huo Zhi nodded in understanding as she summoned Red Lotus me, and a crimson hue seeped from her body. Under Baek Ain''s tutge, Huo Zhi learned faster than ever. A few points she couldn''t understand earlier became more transparent, allowing her to achieve a small breakthrough. Huo Zhi felt the heat of Red Lotus me and gritted her teeth because refining and befriending a Heavenly me is different. After all, Heavenly me possesses its own spirituality and intelligence. Unlike Baek Ain, she doesn''t have blessings or skills that increase her connection toward Fire Elements. Even though Huo Zhi already has the Fire Lotus Body, her affinity is barely passable. The crimson hue from Red Lotus me makes Huo Zhi''s tanplexion rosier as time passes. Baek Ain''s eyes observed her change and smiled because the assimtion progress nearly reached 5%. That''s good enough for a beginner. If this continues, Huo Zhi will soon master Extermination Fire Body without bacsh. "Teacher, I''m going..." Huo Zhi''s ruby-like eyes shed with a crimson hue. Baek Ain leaned back and said, "Come." BAM! They shed fiercely under the bright sun, but one could see that Baek Ain was very rxed with just a nce. He deflected Huo Zhi''s attack and minimized thebustion result. Huo Zhi felt her world''s view changed every time she attacked Baek Ain, sensing how stupid she was to believe being ady from the Yan n made her stand at the top. That''s just wishful thinking of hers! Like a stupid frog in a well!! "Fire Lotus Flower..." Huo Zhi sent a flower made of fire at Baek Ain. The flower''s petals loosened and danced in the air, burning the area with intensity. "Not bad." Baek Ainmented, waving his hand casually to diminish the petals. "..." Huo Zhi. Huo Zhi slumped on the ground and deactivated her cooperation with Red Lotus me. She breathed heavily with sweat all over her hot body, staring at Baek Ain bitterly. "Teacher, how much power have you used earlier?" She asked curiously. "Earlier? Not even 1%, I believe." Baek Ain answered honestly. Huo Zhi smiled as she shook her head, closing her eyes. She''s finished for today. Baek Ain threw a towel over Huo Zhi''s face and said, "Take a good rest." "And ate the Body Refining Pill I just made. You''ll feel refreshedter." "Hmm, pill?" Huo Zhi pulled the towel away and saw a small jade box on her t stomach. She opened the box and smelled an intense medicinal scent. Her eyes widened because this was an 8th-tier Tier Pill! Huo Zhi clutched onto the box and bowed at Baek Ain hurriedly, "Thank you for the kindness, Teacher." "I don''t know how to repay you..." "Just eat it." Baek Ain smiled helplessly, knowing the pill contained his parasite''s spawns. Now that Huo Zhi felt thankful and lowered her guard, she wouldn''t notice the parasite like Yao Tian. Of course, these new parasites spawn are made with characteristics like [Extreme Fire Resistance] and [Abnormal Tenacity], so even Heavenly me wouldn''t burn them. Thanks to Yao Tian, Baek Ain has already upgraded his parasites. Huo Zhi consumed the pill and meditated, feeling her entire body swept by afortable wave of heat. Not only that, but her body also showed a small sign of awakening its potential. Baek Ain gave the same Dou Techniques he handed to Yao Ling''er to Huo Zhi andmunicated their functionality through sound transmission, allowing her to grasp it quickly. "Tell me when you have reached 1st Level." He said while walking away, trusting his parasites will deal with any problem. Huo Zhi nodded and tightly kneaded her brows, focusing her attention on refining the medicinal properties of Baek Ain''s Pill. ... About three hourster, Huo Zhi gasped and felt sticky all over her body. She bathed and reported to Baek Ain, saying her body had gained a tremendous improvement. Baek Ain smiled and told her to take a breather. Tomorrow, they are going to refine the 10th Tier Pill. Yao Ling''er watched them from the Alchemy Room and pouted. She felt neglected but knew this was going to happen sooner orter. At least, her status as Senior Sister is higher than Huo Zhi, which makes Yao Ling''er feel superior. The next day. Everyone gathered in the deepest part of Yao Realm. It was a field stered with several arrays and protection, a suitable ce to refine a high-tiered medicine. ording to the Yao n''s Patriarch, their ancestors nted several herbs and natural treasures to make the atmosphere 500% better. In other words, their sess rate has increased by 500%, but that still doesn''t guarantee it. Yao Dan instructed several people to draw another array and ced down a massive furnace, rivaling a small mountain. "Damn, Yao n is going all out..." Someone from the Yan n was speechless. "They used the Ten Thousand Meteorite Furnace. This thing was made with Meteorites from ancient times..." "How grand." Huo Zhi was also surprised. Beside her, Huo Xuan frowned slightly and said, "They are going all out because they cannot afford to fail." "If he failed, we also failed. Remember, we donated a critical amount of the ingredient to refine Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill." He added solemnly. "I know." Huo Zhi smiled behind her veil. "But we have my teacher." She confidently continued, leaving Huo Xuan speechless. "Just how much trust you have in him." Huo Xuan sighed and couldn''t help but shake his head. Everyone knows that Huo Zhi was "directly." epted by Lin Feng as his disciple a few days ago, but this amount of faith baffled Huo Xuan. Gu Xun''er heard what Huo Zhi said and feltplicated inside. She has been spying on Lin Feng for thest three days, watching him silently from afar. Gu Xun''er was "actually." tempted to try her luck on bing Lin Feng''s disciple as she visited the foot of Yao Ling''er mountain countless times, but she held herself. Of course, Baek Ain knew about the Gu n''s youngdy visits and found it amusing. After all, this heroine is easy to sway. Baek Ain shook his head and stepped forward, "Everyone, Summon your me." "Start from Beast mes first. We can still use them to supplement the procedure." ROAR! AUUUUH! CAAAAAAAAW!! Several beasts'' cries echoed in the field. Everyone who possessed Beast mes released their firepowers. Baek Ain waved his hand and used [The King of me]''s effect to control the fire, gathering them quietly inside Ten Thousand Meteorite Furnace. SWOOSH! BOOM! The scalding heat of Beastmes contained within the furnace and heated it rapidly. Baek Ain closed his eyes andmanded again, "Now, summon the Heavenly mes!" Four mes burst from Baek Ain''s body. They are Green Lotus Core me, Sea Heart me, Turtle Spirit Earth me(newly refined), and 50% Gnome me. "This is..." Gu Xun''er was shocked. Not just her. Everyone looked at Baek Ain like he was a monster. "What are you waiting for? Hurry up!" Baek Ain frowned at them. Huo Zhi and Huo Xuan nodded, summoning their Heavenly mes. They are Red Lotus me and Eight Wastnd Destruction me. A man from the Yao n also nodded and summoned his Heavenly me. It was the Nine Serene Wind me. Gu Xun''er reacted thest and summoned her Heavenly me. It was Golden Emperor Sky Burning me! Eight colorful mes in unique shapes and powers danced in the sky, releasing intense pressure that could break Heaven and Earth. The sheer heat alone could melt anyone below the Half-Saint Realm, but Yao Dan has prepared arrays to protect everyone. Baek Ain slowly floated in the air as a pair of energy wings unaltered on his back. The mes don''t affect him-! No, they are submitting to him! Like a me God, Baek Ain''s body released a majesty fiery hue. He opened his mouth and said, "Let''s start..." "Today, we are going to make a new legend!" Chapter 167: Refining 10th Tier Pill (2) Chapter 167: Refining 10th Tier Pill (2) --- Chapter 164 --- In the Yao Realm. An intense heat suddenly appeared, covering a mountain range and the surrounding area. Every nt and animal within a thousand miles is dried rapidly, losing their vitality as the heat is too much. Swoosh! A bright fire tornado ascended due to the turbulent winds and changed the sky. The sky was dark, full of dark thunderclouds. The lightning bolts are swimming and waiting for their chances to strike. Even though the heavy rain descended on the area, it still couldn''t cool down the heat. After all, this heat came from abination of eight Heavenly mes. Under the ferocious might of the Heavenly mes, almost everyone in the field couldn''t help but cover their eyes. Their bodies trembled greatly because the sheer force of this natural force suppressed them. Except for Baek Ain and four other Heavenly mes'' wielders, the Yao n''s Patriarch, the appointed elder from the Gu n, and people from the Yan ns because they possessed innate talents toward Fire Element, no one could withstand such suppression. Even Yao Ling''er, who developed her Quasi-Heavenly me, could only watch behind Yao Dan''s protection. She bit her lips worriedly and stared at the manly figure in the sky. "Teacher... Please be safe." Yao Ling''er prayed while sping her hands together. Everyone thought the same. Of course, most cared more about the pills. Unknown to them, Baek Ain enjoyed himself at this very moment. And it''s all due to one particr skill. A skill that Baek Ain rarely used until now. [Fire Devouring] [Ding! You have absorbed arge amount of wild Fire Elements] [Ding! You have refined Fire Elements into Pure Energy!] [The Current Pure Energy: 100 Units] The pure energy refined from [Fire Devouring] is Natural Energy that Heavenly mes have absorbed from their surrounding nature. Not only could it increase one''s Dou Qi substantially, but it could also help a fire to be a new Heavenly me. This Pure Energy is much better than Half-Saint''s Energy that Baek Ain got from the Fallen Orchid Sect. The problem is that there weren''t many Heavenly mes to begin with. So, the amount of Pure Energy one could get is limited. Under the effect of [Parallel Thinking], Baek Ain began to split his works into three. The first work is refining Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill. The second is to absorb Heavenly mes'' Force with [Fire Devouring] and sublime the Pure Energy. Thest is to condense this Pure Energy into his Physical Body andplete the Nine Changes to True Saint Procedure. Nine Changes to True Saint, or Sagefication, is a step one needed when entering the Dou Saint Realm. When entering the Half-Saint Realm, onepresses energies nine times and bes a false saint. Sagefication is its next step,pressing these energies into one''s body and evolving it to the Holy Realm! This procedure is dangerous, but the strength one achieves when bing Dou Saint depends on how much onepresses the energy. Yes, Baek Ain wanted to be a Dou Saint in this situation. In the first ce, why would someone let such a sweet chance go away? The thunderps echoed in the area before Baek Ain couldmand them to start throwing the ingredients. He frowned and used True Ashen''s Eyes to observe something. ''Ah, I see...'' After viewing a few moments into the future, Baek Ainughed bitterly inside. It seems he''s going to trigger Extreme Dual Lightning Cmity soon. A buzzing sound dug into Baek Ain''s ears, but he ignored it. "Send the first batch of the ingredients first!" Hemanded while waving his hand. Yao Dan and others nodded, using their Spiritual Strengths to move the ingredients into the furnace. They put it ording to specific orders and measurements, perfectly under Baek Ain''s instructions. Baek Ain formed a hand sign with one hand and refined the ingredients quickly. Every Alchemist in the area couldn''t let this chance go away as they observed Baek Ain''s works. They didn''t even dare to blink, afraid to miss such a rare moment. However, they couldn''t believe their eyes and Spiritual Sense right now. Inside the Ten Thousand Meteorite Furnace, there are sixteen different temperature points. The only exnation is that medicinal ingredients had specific requirements for temperature to get refinedpletely. Refining one by one will take time but also lengthen the process. What Baek Ain doings requires extreme focus on multitasking and godly control over the fire! If they knew Baek Ain had split his focus into three before, they''d probably start questioning their sanity and what''s alchemy to them. "Next!" Baek Ain roared, closing his eyes. The second batch of ingredients was "Immediately." thrown into the scalding hot furnace and arranged by Baek Ain again. After an hour, Baek Ain had refined four batches of ingredients and turned them into four blobs of medicinal essence. Below, everyone could see Baek Ain''splexion be paler. They thought he must have consumed massive energy to refine these ingredients, but that could never be too wrong. Under their watchful gazes, Baek Ain haspleted the firstpression of Sagefication. His body became pale as it started to step into the Holy Realm. It starts shedding its mortal shells. After stabilizing the firstpression, Baek Ain created another energy reserve in his body and expanded it with Pure Energy. The Natural Energy in the surrounding was sucked like no tomorrow, flowing through Heavenly mes, then to Baek Ain. Wiping non-existent sweats on his forehead, Baek Ain sighed in relief and said, "Continue." As the refining of medicinal ingredients continued, Baek Ain increased the speed of [Fire Devouring] by three times as he could handle it. All of a sudden, the lightning struck him. BOOM! "Teacher!!" "Brother Lin!" "Grandmaster Lin!" Several shouts of worry filled the field. Baek Ain''s top got blown away, revealing his upper body. The only thing left was the swaying Windbreaker he made a few days ago. "It has started..." A faint fire barrier surrounded Baek Ain. He looked up and mumbled, "The Extreme Dual Lightning Cmity." The thunderclouds revolved in the sky, seemingly observing their target and trying to determine its worth. Baek Ain smiled helplessly, "That tickles me a little." As if the Lightning Cmity heard Baek Ain''s words, the thunderclouds throbbed and sent another lightning strike. BOOM! ''Sheesh, chill.'' Baek Ain cursed inwardly. He wasn''t afraid of Dual Extreme Lightning Cmity as he has Mighty Rajang and integrated Lightning Physique within the Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique. Ignoring the annoyed Lightning Cmity, Baek Ain refined the fifth batch of medicinal ingredients. It took him an hour as they needed utmost care and a gentle temperature. Baek Ain sighed and said, "Throw the next batch!" The Lightning Cmity kept striking Baek Ain, but the windbreaker cape protected him. When Baek Ain started refining the sixth batch of the ingredients, he frowned and looked up. A bolt of blue lightning descended. There is a hint of coldness in it. Soon, an ice hail fell on the field. "Ice and Lightning Storm?" Baek Ain mumbled in surprise. Due to the ice hail, the Heavenly mes reacted and increased their heat to counter it. And yes, it almost makes Baek Ain''s control fail. What kind of bullshit is this? "Heavenly mes'' Wielders! Create a shield around yourself!" Baek Ain warned as the blue lightning struck him. BOOM! Baek Ain activated [The King of me] and increased his control proficiency. He summoned Roc''s Spine and freed his left hand from Alchemy, grasping the spear''s handle. His left arm flexed as he threw Roc''s Spine at the sky. SWOOOOSH! A bird''s cries echoed in the sky. BOOOOOOOM!! Roc''s Spine shed with the Lightning Cmity. Baek Ain continued refining the ingredients and seeded in one hour and a half. He nced at Yao Dan and shouted, "Brother Dan, activate the Earth Thunder Imprisoning Array!" Yao Dan nodded and stood in the middle of the array formation. His 7-Star Dou Saint''s cultivation base erupted, charging the array full enough Dou Qi. A bright green light exploded and became a massive tiger, pouncing at the sky. The tiger bites the iing Lightning Cmity. After six hours, Baek Ain sessfully refined 300 8th Tier Ingredients and turned them into ten blobs of medicinal essence. He breathed heavily andined because this was harder than he expected. He underestimated the pill recipe from the Great Thousand World. Well, good things also happened. Baek Ain haspressed his energy into his body six times. There are six bloody rings on his back, looking more like a tattoo. Maybe it was the effect of his special Sagefication. Still, he hides it with [Chaotic Mask of the Jester], causing it to appear normal. Baek Ain inhaled and checked his progress bar, "Damn." [The Current Pure Energy: 6,900,219 Units] [Sagefication Progress: 60%] Baek Ain felt his Dou Qi squirming rapidly. They are eager to be fed with Pure Energy again. "Everyone, I must warn you... The next refining will be more intense than before." "The remaining 33 Ingredients required a great supply of Heavenly mes. Can you support them for another two or three days?" "We can!" Yao Dan, the Heavenly mes'' Wielders, and others nodded. Baek Ain smiled and said, "Well, let''s start with the next batch." Eleven heaven and earth''s ingredients are "slowly." thrown into the Ten Thousand Meteorite Furnace. Baek Ain immediately locked them and allocated his fire control to refine them. This process took two hours and a half. The next batch took three hours and a quarter. And thest batch took eight freaking hours. Everyone was exhausted, mentally and physically. The amount of pressure everyone had to endure was too massive. The other alchemists carefully used their Spiritual Strength to support Baek Ain in handling the ingredients. The same goes for the Heavenly mes'' Wielders because they release their Heavenly mes for a long time. They almost injured their foundation. They couldn''t even count how many Energy Recovery Pills they had consumed. Not to mention that the Lightning Cmity kept striking them. Each strikested more than five seconds with 3 seconds cooldown, barely allowing them to take a breather. Of course, they didn''t take all the lightning strikes directly. Maybe only 5% of it reached them. 65% of the lightning directly went to Baek Ain. As for the remaining 30%, it got split between Roc''s Spine and Earth Thunder Imprisoning Array. Baek Ain looked at the thirteen blobs of medicinal essences and warned everyone that this step would be the most crucial. "I''ll start now..." Baek Ain calmed down and entered the best state to refine a pill. He looks casual and acts like the 10th Tier Pill is the 1-Tier Pill instead. It might look weird, but to Yao Dan and other Alchemists, Baek Ain''s action truly opened their eyes. Calm. Steady. Casual. Unperturbed by others. A master with skills won''t be nervous. If one trusted one''s skills 100%, one could achieve a great thing! Not to be confused with arrogance, people with skills have their own aura and persona. Overwhelming confidence that could trample any bottlenecks, which is hard to cultivate without a firm foundation. Baek Ain casually swung his hand to form intricate seals, and thirteen blobs of medicinal essence merged into a crimson-gold orb. It rotated rapidly under the heat of Heavenly mes, churning with bloody light. At this very moment, the Lightning Cmity discovered a crack in their defense. KABOOOOOOOOOM!! A sh of golden lightning descended. "Shit!" Yao Dan cursed as he spewed out a mouthful of blood. He dropped to the ground alongside several elders from the Yao n, looking very miserable. "The array has been broken!!" Roc''s Spine also received a sudden influx of Lightning Cmity and was locked in the air. Several bolts of lightning struck the field, injuring everyone heavily. Some lost their limbs, eyes, and internal organs. A powerful lightning bolt descended and pounced on the weakest Heavenly mes'' Wielder, Gu Xun''er. The Gu n''s youngdy was rmed as she tried to shield herself with the Dou Qi Energy Barrier, but how could Lightning Cmity be resisted easily? "N-No way." Her eyes widened in disbelief when the Energy Barrier was "instantly." torn apart by the lightning. Life shed by Gu Xun''er''s eyes. Her memories, sad and happy moments, reyed back. She recalled her father, mother, family, and a familiar-looking youth. "B-Brother Xiao Yan, Xun''er is..." She tears up. "Please save me..." Gu Xun''er unwillingly closed her eyes and felt a gust of wind hit her face. A warm embrace enveloped her. "Wake up, Lady Gu." A gentle yet manly voice brushed her ears. "We are not done yet." Gu Xun''er slowly opened her eyes and gasped, covering her mouth in horror. "G-Grandmaster Lin, Y-Your Chest!" She cried out. Baek Ain currently hugged Gu Xun''er to shield her. However, he got stabbed by several golden lightning bolts in the process. The lightning bolts are like hot knives through butter, prating his physical defense and chest like it was nothing. The charred bloody holes are the ones that make Gu Xun''er fall into horror. She felt touched. And absolutely guilty! "I-I''m sorry..." Hearing her trembling voice, Baek Ain wiped the blood from his mouth and smiled. He patted Gu Xun''er on the head and said, "It''s okay." "Everything will be fine as long as I''m here." "Don''t cry. A beautifuldy like you shouldn''t cry so easily." He chuckled, rubbing the tears off Gu Xun''er. [Ah, the ssic~!] Alicia clicked her tongue in amazement. [The Damsel in Distress is always effective in such a situation!] ''I didn''t n for this. Nature did.'' Baek Ain countered while gazing at the thunderclouds. The passage of time bes unknown to them. They didn''t know how long they had refining Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill. Baek Ain pulled out the lightning bolts and sealed them inside jade bottles, focusing his attention on the Ten Thousand Meteorite Furnace. He cleared his throat, "Everyone!" "Give me five minutes!" "Five minutes, and I''ll guarantee sess!" "Hahaha, we can''t let Brother Lin down then~!!" Yao Dan and othersughed in expectation. If they seed, they''ll record a new mark in history. Baek Ain gave them a thumbs up and closed his eyes, feeling the Sagefication had reached 95%. The former six bloody rings have be nine in total now. The tenth ring is forming but faintpared to others. As everyone activated the Earth Thunder Imprisoning Array, Baek Ain went to the Ten Thousand Meteorite Furnace. The Lightning Cmity reacted, and a new lightning struck down. It was a sh of tinum-colored lightning, having a tyrannical Spatial Strength that could create Spatial Tears inside it. The danger increased by a thousandfold, causing everyone to release cold sweats. However, the smiles on their faces widened. Well, it looks more like a grin. "GO!" Baek Ain used [The King of me] to its very limit-! No, he broke the limit and reached a higher stage of control. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! The lightning struck Baek Ain. He gritted his teeth because it scraped his flesh and bones. The Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique actually couldn''t defend this lightning strike. It was a shock to Baek Ain, who always felt overpowered. Even though he quickly regenerated, the Lightning Cmity infused with Tyrannical Spatial Strength is no joke! The array only absorbed 15% of the lightning. So, Baek Ain withstood the rest of it. Even then, everyone released exaggerated, painful grunts. Their clothes are "thoroughly." burnt, and they look like beggars. Even the once refined, beautiful youngdies of the Ancient ns look miserable. One minuteter. Baek Ain clenched his teeth and used the Lightning Cmity to break his mortal shackle. One, two, four, one thousand lightning bolts appeared in the sky and drilled into Baek Ain''s body. Another one minuteter. They lost 50% of the people. They fainted on the spot, remaining in theirst position, such as the lotus stance or standing. Baek Ain kept absorbing Pure Energy and expanded it beforepressing it into his body. The Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill also started to form inside the Ten Thousand Meteorite Furnace. Two minutester. They lost 30% more people. The Heavenly mes'' Wielders were on theirst energy reserve. Yao Dan and others used their sheer will to maintain the array. Sixty seconds left. Fifty-nine seconds. Some elders of the Yao n coughed a mouthful of blood. Forty-two seconds. 95% of the Alchemists experienced Spiritual Shock and fainted. Thirty seconds. Twenty seconds. Ten seconds. Nine. Eight. Seven. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRGHHH!" Everyone roared at the sky. Their bodies are so weak there is no power left to move. Six. Five. Four. Yao Dan finally fell, gritting his teeth tightly. "BROTHER LIN, DO IT!!" Three. Two. One. The thunderclouds ultimatelyunched a concentrated Lightning Cmity at Baek Ain. Over ten thousand tinum-colored lightning bolts descended and pounced at him. "FORM!!!" Baek Ain screamed at the top of his lungs. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! ... ... Silence ensued in the Yao Realm after three days and nights. Cough! Cough! Gu Xun''er coughed as she pulled up her weakened body, searching for a man''s presence. "Grandmaster Lin, are you okay?" She slowly walked toward Baek Ain. She stopped and saw a charred man before the Ten Thousand Meteorite Furnace. She gasped in shock and hurriedly came to his side. "Grandmaster Lin..." Gu Xun''er mumbled while checking Baek Ain''s condition. "Xun''er doesn''t know how to repay you in this lifetime." Baek Ain smiled weakly and replied, "It''s okay, Lady Gu." "I''m not going to die so soon now." "However, I might need your help." "Just say it, Grandmaster! Xun''er will do anything!" Gu Xun''er grasped Baek Ain''s hand sincerely. Baek Ain coughed dramatically and replied, "Beside me and my wife, our Lin n only has onest legitimate heir." "However, he was swept by a violent Spatial Storm a few years ago." "His name is Baek Ain. Don''t be confused about our different surnames because it was our mother''s surname." "B-Baek Ain... What?!" Hearing this, Gu Xun''er was shocked beyond belief. A familiar name she hadn''t heard for years! She recalled a young man who defeated her years ago. At the time, she was still living in Xiao n, trying to get Tou She''s Jade. Baek Ain acted surprised and excitedly stared at Gu Xun''er, "Lady Gu, have you perhaps met my younger brother before?" Gu Xun''er feltplicated but still nodded, "Yes." "Don''t worry, Grandmaster Lin." "I''ll find him no matter what!" "But... What about Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill? Is it a failure?" She nced at the furnace. Baek Ain chuckled and answered, "No, it was a huge sess." As Baek Ain finished his words, a brilliant glow prated the dust in the field and let everyone see the first-ever 10th-tier Tier Pill! Inside the Ten Thousand Meteorite Furnace. There are piles of crimson-colored pills with an inviting aroma. Each Pill excluded holy aura, exceeding the long-known stage of 9th Tier Pills. Not only that, but their Dou Di''s Blood felt agitated by smelling it alone. That''s just how potent the Pill was. [Ding! You have gained a grand achievement and obtained two titles!] [Pioneer of Alchemy!] [Mortal, Who Broke its Shackles] [Ding! Ten Rings of Divine Blood Diagram have sessfully created] [You have umted the power of 1,000 Ancient Mammoths!] [You have leveled up] [You have sessfully be 1-Star Dou Saint] [Due to prolonged usage, Fire Devouring upgraded twice!] [Fire Devouring(S) >>> Fire Devouring(SSS)] [Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique has gained a qualitative change] [Lightning/Thunder Elements(Cmity) added to Five-Elements Origin Core] [Roc''s Spine advanced from SSS(Low) to SSS(Mid) and formed a young weapon''s spirit] Baek Ain heaved a sigh of relief as his body was "quickly." swept by afortable feeling. He handed a spatial ring with recovery pills to Gu Xun''er and told her to share the pills with everyone. "Give everyone with life-threatening injuries seven pills, heavy injuries five pills, and light injuries three pills." Gu Xun''er nodded in understanding, eating the three recovery pills for herself. Unknown to her, she was helping Baek Ain spread his parasite spawns to Yan n and Gu n. As everyone awakened, Baek Ain smiled at them, "Everyone, Good Work!" "We have sessfully concocted the 10th Tier Pill!" "This moment will get recorded in history for eternity!!" "For Alchemy!" He clenched his fist and raised it. Everyone instinctively followed him and said, "FOR ALCHEMY!!" Chapter 168: Even the Heroine want to be my Disciple Chapter 168: Even the Heroine want to be my Disciple --- Chapter 165 --- After refining the 10th Tier Pill, everyone needed to recuperate for a week to recover their Dou Qi, Mental State, and Physical Fitness. Thankfully, none of them passed away. The worst things only happened to some people as they received life-threatening injuries due to Lightning Cmity, but with enough miraculous pills, they''d recover in no time. Above all of this, their efforts don''t get wasted. Besides Baek Ain, who sessfully broke through into 1-Star Dou Saint Realm and some other things, they refined 81 Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pills. These Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pills possessed excellent quality and five stripped marks, meaning their effects will get enhanced by 50%. The problem with Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill is that one could only eat one in their lifetime. It was the restriction Baek Ain purposely ced when creating the recipe based on Bloodline Cleansing Pill. After all, Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill contained a terrifying Dual Extreme Lightning Cmity''s Energy. Eating one alone is more than enough to court a literal death. Of course, there is a way to eat more. By training the Innate Gene Cultivation Technique left behind by Fan Gu that Baek Ain recently improved, one could open gene locks through specific movement and breathing sequences. Fan Gu truly meant it when he said, "The Human Body is a Treasure Trove." ... ... At the small house, Baek Ain meditated and reviewed his gain. He haspleted his Sagefication and elevated Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique to another level. The Pure Dou Qi Energy is perfectlypressed to his flesh, bones, and blood. Under True Ashen''s Eyes, Baek Ain''s body is akin to a universe with ten gxies and endless stars. The universe is Baek Ain''s body. Ten gxies are the Ten Rings of Divine Blood Diagram, which he could activate to burst more power. It seemed to react very well with the Ancestor''s Blood Mark he cultivated. As for the endless stars, they have scattered Dou Qi in his body, eternal and seemingly inexhaustible. There is also the power of 1,000 Ancient Mammoths. It is the tyrannical physical prowess Baek Ain tediously umted since the beginning of his Cultivation Path. Just one Ancient Mammoth had the strength of 20,000 Pounds or 9 tons. Multiply that by one thousand, and you''ll get Baek Ain''s current base strength. And that''s not counting several buff multipliers Baek Ain could activate. Thanks to Parallel Thinking and rich experience over his body, Baek Ain could get the hang of his current base strength. He doesn''t want to break someone''s body by ident. A thunderbolt escaped Baek Ain''s skin and formed an evolved Mighty Rajang. It still looks like a massive baboon ape, but its fur gained a dark gold-like quality with a red hue. There is also an additional pair of horns on its head, coated with electricity. Lightning/Thunder(Cmity) Elements merged with the Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique. It was bound to happen. Mighty Rajang smacked his chest a few times and narrowed its eyes at Baek Ain. "What do you want?" Baek Ain rolled his eyes. Mighty Rajang roared and pointed at himself, then Baek Ain, lowering his head willingly. "You acknowledge me?" Baek Ain was speechless. Mighty Rajang nodded, but Baek Ain didn''t go with the script. "This fucker, I make you submit a long time ago!" He kicked Mighty Rajang in the face. "Go away, I''ll let you fightter." A grin appeared on Baek Ain''s face as he tidied his clothes and walked out of the room. Qing Lin greeted him already, "Morning~!" "Morning.." Baek Ain awkwardly replied. Qing Lin giggled and shook her head, "Don''t make such a face, hubby. I''m not angry or anything." "You only left me alone for ten days, that''s it." She smiled gently. ''That smile... You said you weren''t angry!'' Baek Ain was speechless. After cuddling for fifteen minutes, Qing Lin fully charged her Baek Ain''s energy and left with full spirits. When he was gone, refining the 10th Tier Pill and recuperating, Qing Lin went to the nearby mountain and tamed several Snake-type Magical Beasts. Qing Lin''s Cultivation Base is increasing steadily. Baek Ain and Qing Lin went to the backyards and were "immediately." greeted by two charming voices. "Teacher/Teacher''s Wife!" Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi bowed at them respectfully. Qing Lin coughed and elbowed Baek Ain softly. Baek Ain''s mouth twitched as he said, "Ling''er, Zhi''er, how is your condition?" "I''m fine. I''ve fully recovered my Dou Qi and even broken through to the Low Stage of Half-Saint Realm." Ling''er answered confidently. "Thanks to the Heavenly mes'' Fusion, my Quasi-Heavenly me also gained a qualitative change." "It''s all thanks to the Teacher''s Magnanimousness." She fawned over him eventually. Huo Zhi rolled her eyes inside. This senior sister of hers has such a sweet mouth! Thedy from Yan n rubbed her forehead and reported her condition too, "I''m also fine, Teacher." "Besides some headaches, my Physical Fitness and Dou Qi have returned to their optimal state. My Red Lotus Body grew stronger because of the excess Fire Elements when refining Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill." "I feel mastering the Extermination Fire Body won''t take a long time." "Good." Baek Ain nodded in satisfaction. It was an honest reaction. After all, Baek Ain hadn''t taught these two for long, and they progressed so fast under his tutge. Is this how it feels to teach a smart kid? Baek Ain sighed inside and began to tell them their following tasks, to which Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi attentively listened. He acted like a stern teacher and said indifferently, "Don''t be happy with such small progress." "What you two must do next is more challenging." "Ling''er, I want you to reach 9th Tier Alchemist as soon as possible." "As for you, Zhi''er. Try to merge your Red Lotus Body into Fire Extermination Body without failing." "We heard Teacher''s Order!" Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi nodded, giving Baek Ain a bow. After that, they left and focused on their studies. Baek Ain watched them leave and closed his eyes. He really caught three Ancient ns in one swoop. Unfortunately, there are no cheers or hatred sowed in progress. Wait, maybe there was someone. Baek Ain tilted his head but shrugged it off a momentter because it wasn''t significant to him. As Baek Ain and Qing Lin were about to enter the house back, a nervous stepnded in their front yard. Qing Lin frowned and pouted, "Someone is here." "It''s a girl." "Haha..." Baek Ainughed helplessly. Who could he possibly me? His handsomeness? No, it''s a skill. [Name: Sky God''s Intuition] [Type: Active/Passive] [Grade: SSS] [Description: You inherited the will of the Great Sky God(Fan Gu). Your mannerisms and movement alone would captivate the opposite gender''s interest and heart. When on Active Mode, the effect will be subtle as it forms an aura of confidence around the wielder. When in Passive Mode, there is a high chance of triggering "Love at First Sight." or "Hateful yboy''s Aura."] [Innate Effect: Opposite''s Gender Favorability +90%, Mental Damage Received -90%] Baek Ain''s mouth twitched every time he read this skill. Fan Gu''s annoying face always appeared on his face. It was a powerful skill, Baek Ain admitted. However, it was also troublesome. Just how many female hearts Fan Gu swindled to reach such a stage? Even Baek Ain couldn''t fathom this guy''s past achievements. Baek Ain closed the system panel and told Qing Lin he''d return in an hour or two. He walked to the front yard and saw Gu Xun''ernervously staring at the front door. Gu Xun''er hardened her expression as she reached for the door to knock. "Do you need something?" A voice suddenly woke her up. Gu Xun''er was startled and turned around, seeing Baek Ain with a small smile hanging on his face. "G-Grandmaster Lin." "T-This is..." "I-I''m..." Baek Ain chuckled at her adorable reaction and said, "You seem to have a lot of things to say." "What about a small chat on a hill?" He invited her. Gu Xun''er instinctively nodded and followed Baek Ain to a serene-looking hill covered with healthy green grass. Arge tree with beautiful yellow leaves nted at the top, swaying gently. Sitting below the tree, Baek Ain offered Gu Xun''er a snack, but she rejected it politely. After an awkward moment, Gu Xun''er finally opened her mouth and told him, "Grandmaster Lin, can you hear my story for a bit?" "I just want to clean up my mind..." "For a few months, I have been in a dilemma." ''I''m all ears." Baek Ain nodded while smiling. Gu Xun''er revealed an excited expression as she recited her childhood story with Xiao Yan. She vented all her frustration in this story and felt helpless throughout it. She was just a little girl. She has no real power besides some lofty Cultivation Base and Heavenly me lent by her Gu n. Her teary eyes dropped tears gently. "I''m sorry for showing my unsightly side." Gu Xun''er wiped her tears with her hand. Baek Ain sighed andmented, "It''s okay." "Here." He handed her a handkerchief. As Gu Xun''er took the handkerchief, Baek Ain said, "You''re strong, Lady Gu." "Even though the person who disappointed you didn''t deserve your kindness, you still try your best." "Even when pushed to the corner, you never gave up." Hearing Baek Ain''s words, Gu Xun''er felt touched. Baek Ain stretched his hand and held her hand gently, "I admire you, Lady Gu." "Xun''er." Gu Xun''er gazed at Baek Ain firmly. "You can call me Xun''er, Grandmaster Lin." "Then, Lady Xun''er." Baek Ain beamed at Gu Xun''er, making her blush a little. [Oh, No! Anyways~] Alicia munched her virtual popcorn. Gu Xun''er patted her chest to calm herself down. She bit her lips and asked, "This is maybe too much as we only knew each other less than two weeks, but... Grandmaster Lin, do you still ept more disciples?" "If yes, can Xun''er be your disciple?" She hopefully continued. Baek Ain blinked in surprise. Damn! Even the Heroine wants to be my Disciple! "That..." Baek Ain looked at Gu Xun''er nkly, causing her heart to tighten. "That would be wonderful, Lady Xun''er." "Gu Xun''er greets Teacher!" Gu Xun''er let a cheerful expression and happily kowtowed toward Baek Ain. Oh boy, Xiao Yan wouldn''t see thising. Chapter 169: The Heroine Who Take a New Turn Chapter 169: The Heroine Who Take a New Turn --- Chapter 166 --- The next day. "This is..." "How could this be?" Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi watched a familiardy from the Gu n with a shocked expression. How did this fellow be their junior sister? What the hell? They only left for a day. But when they thought about their teacher''s magnanimousness, Gu Xun''er probably took this chance to overturn her fate. After all, the Gu n will see it as an absolute win. Not only did their rtionship with the only 10th Tier Alchemist in the Dou Qi Continent be significant, but they also got their heiress to be his disciple. Of course, it all depends on the performance of Gu Xun''er. Gu Xun''er felt the gazes of her senior sisters and smiled at them. She bowed slightly and greeted them, "Morning, Senior Sisters." "Morning." Huo Zhi ndly responded. She doesn''t have a problem with Baek Ain having more disciples, unlike someone beside her. Yao Ling''er gazed at Gu Xun''er and awkwardly said, "Morning, Junior Sister. I hope we can learn well under Teacher Lin." "Mm." Gu Xun''er nodded, not sensing the awkwardness. Baek Ain shook his head at this sight. He couldn''t help but nce at Gu Xun''er and said, "Xun''er, my teaching is different than others." "Even though I have mastered many things, I can''t pass all of them into one person." "Yao Ling''er will inherit my Alchemy Path." "Huo Zhi will inherit my Martial Path." "As for you... You''ll inherit my Refiner Path." "Refiner Path..." Gu Xun''er solemnly murmured. She was no stranger to Refiner because there are so many artisans in the Central ins, each possessing their unique refining method. Still, She didn''t expect her teacher to be one of them. He''s the only 10th-tier Alchemist in this world, for god sake! "Your face looks amusing, Xun''er. Is it that shocking for me to have some skills as a Refiner?" Baek Ain chuckled lightly. "N-No, that''s not what I thought!" Gu Xun''er panicked immediately. "I just thought that Teacher is an amazing and talented man!" "Is that so?" Baek Ain put on a small smile. "Well, let''s start today''s lesson." Baek Ain checked Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi''s progress to confirm the next step they should take. They have entered the second level of the Dou Techniques he gifted, making him quite happy. It means their bonds with parasites inside their bodies have reached 100%. After sending them off to a small test, Baek Ain nced at Gu Xun''er and said, "Let''s go somewhere else." Gu Xun''er nodded as they traveled to the backyard, sitting on a temple made of rocks. A few arrays were "actually." installed in this building, allowing for more smooth fire cirction. "Sit down." Baek Ain said while cing his hand on Gu Xun''er''s forehead. "From now on, I''ll pass a Meditation Technique alongside my Refining Method." "The Meditation Technique will help you refine your Spirit and Heavenly me to another level. Meanwhile, the Refining Method will teach you the basics of Refiner''s Prowess." "Basics." Gu Xun''er furrowed her brows slightly. Baek Ainughed and teased, "Hehe, Do you think the basics are boring?" "No..." The third disciple responded in a low voice. "Basics are the foundations of everything. Without a strong foundation, even a grand-looking building will crumble apart." Baek Ain said slowly. "Superficial skills mean nothing before strong, firm, well-understanding basics." Baek Ain transferred the Meditation Technique and Refining Method to Gu Xun''er, watching her healthyplexion be pale because of the profundity of the contents he shared. The Meditation Technique is a legit Dou Technique, but Baek Ain tweaked some here and there to help his parasites grow inside Gu Xun''er. As for the Refining Method, it was an iplete version of the Ancient Refining Method he got back in the Fallen Orchid Sect. Don''t look down on the iplete version because it contains more deep knowledge than any Refining Technique Refiners had in the Central ins. If Gu Xun''er mastered the Iplete Ancient Refining Method, she''d be the third-best Refiner on the Dou Qi Continent. Why not second? Because Baek Ain''s Wife, Cai Lin, also has theplete method. ... After half a day, Gu Xun''er reached the first level of the Meditation Technique, which is surprising, and digested 3% of the Refining Method''s Basics. Although 3% wasn''t much, Gu Xun''er can begin her Refiner Path. Baek Ain leaned on the wall, "How was it?" "It''s a profound and ancient method, Teacher." Gu Xun''er praised solemnly. "Xun''er barely grasped it." Baek Ain shook his head andmented, "That''s good enough for now." "Nevertheless, Justprehending the Refining Method alone wasn''t sufficient to make you a real Refiner." "You need practical training as well." Throwing piles of pig iron onto the floor, Baek Ain told Gu Xun''er her first task, "I want you to refine these pig irons into a pure Iron''s Essence. At least 55% purity if possible." "And using Heavenly me is prohibited." "However, I''m not a bully..." Baek Ain pointed at a small hole in the wall of the temple. "So, you can use that Coal Furnace right there." "Your time limit is three days." Gu Xun''er opened her mouth in disbelief. She looked at Baek Ain''s calm expression and nodded gently, pumping her fist in resolution. He has given Xun''er a chance to prove her worthiness. Baek Ain turned around and left the temple, meditating under a lush palm tree. He extended his Spiritual Strength and observed Gu Xun''er from afar. ... Three dayster. Baek Ain returned to the temple and saw Gu Xun''er sitting on the floor with ck chars all over her body, especially her face. It was quite an amusing sight, considering she was the Main Heroine. Yet the residue left behind by the coal couldn''t hide the smile on the Main Heroine''s face. Baek Ain picked up a shiny-looking iron block on the corner and checked it briefly, "69% purity, huh?" "Nice, not bad for a beginner." "What do you think? Being a Refiner isn''t bad, right?" "Yes, Teacher!" Gu Xun''er nodded her head rapidly. Baek Ain grabbed a jade bottle from his inventory and handed it to Gu Xun''er, puzzling her. "There are twenty-one Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pills inside." Gu Xun''er was shocked. Twenty is the amount they agreed on, but her teacher gave her one more. "The extra pill is a gift for bing my disciple." Baek Ain waved his hand casually like it wasn''t a big deal. "Your senior sisters also got one." After hearing that, Gu Xun''er suppressed the happiness in her heart and cupped her hands thankfully. "Xun''er will remember Teacher''s Kindness forever!" "You''re still young. My only dream is for you to live happily and be the best Refiner in the world." Baek Ain sighed, but thedy of Gu n was determined to achieve that dream. "Xun''er will do the best!" Gu Xun''er said, carving the words in her heart. Baek Ain grinned, "Before that... You might want to clean yourself first." Gu Xun''er was stunned and blushed, finally realizing her state. She hurriedly bowed and left for the bathhouse. Before stepping into the bathhouse, Gu Xun''er peeked at the temple and felt a warm sensation in her heart. Her handsome and kind teacher is truly a rare person. Yes, Unlike a certain someone who abandoned her when not needed. "Brother Xiao Yan... Xun''er misses you." "But do you miss Xun''er back?" She whispered to herself. She knew the answer, but her optimistic past of wishful thinking must stop now. Gu Xun''er has started a new path. She has found her new light. That person is a handsome, reliable teacher who understands her feelings and wishes the best for her future. Gu Xun''er curved her lips and entered the bathhouse, humming a pleasant melody. Chapter 170: Wives Situations Chapter 170: Wives'' Situations --- Chapter 167 --- Being a teacher is a tedious job. However, it was worth it. After all, The three beautiful disciples under Baek Ain''s tutge will be the next leader of their Ancient ns. Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi''s reputation in their ns was good before Baek Ain even epted them as his disciples, so they have no problem being little puppets for Baek Ain''s n. Still, Gu Xun''er messed up big time in the Gu n. After listening to her story, Baek Ain learned that this naive heroine actually dares to ask forgiveness on behalf of Xiao Yan''s robbery. Although Baek Ain created this scenario from the shadows, isn''t this heroine a little muddle-headed? Haiyah, the power of love, really blinded her view. Well, it doesn''t matter now. Under Baek Ain''s strict education, Gu Xun''er has started a new path for a better future. He only put a little adequate twist in his education curriculum. He can''t let his disciples be pushovers, no? ... It''s been a month since Baek Ain and others sessfully refined Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pills. After some consideration, the three Ancient ns decided to use the pills at the annual Ancestral Ceremony. Except for Baek Ain''d disciples because they ate the bonus pills he had given to them. After three of them consumed the Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pills, the Dou Di''s Blood inside their bodies quickly cleansed and triggered atent yet dormant potential to get unleashed at once. To everyone''s surprise, theirprehension and raw cultivation speed increased ten times. Ten times! The Dou Di/Dou God''s Bloodline was not that simple. From such a result, the three Ancient ns decided to hold off using the Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pills. They concluded that the higher the purity of one''s bloodline, the better the result they could get when consuming the pill. It''s unfair for people with low Dou Di''s Blood Purity. Still, the three Ancient ns gave them a tight chance to prove themselves. Before the Ancestral Ceremony, they''d hold a young geniuspetition in five months, and the top twelve would get Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pills. Thispetition was "secretly." held, so the other five Ancient ns didn''t know about it yet. Baek Ain also nned to let out a mole. Yes, a mole. By leaking the information about Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill, the rest of the Ancient ns, especially the Hun n, won''t leave it be. They would try everything to get it. Of course, Baek Ain wouldn''t do it for now. He has to increase the power of Behemoth Paradise, Jia Ma Empire, ck-Corner Region, the two Beast Tribes, and three Ancient ns under his control quickly. Even though their current strength is decent, Baek Ain wanted an ultimate power that can''t get countered by Main Viin and Main Character''s bullshit plot armor. Talking about plot armor, Baek Ain has prepared a contingency n. He has nted something for Xiao Yan and waited for it to bloom, but Cai Lin''s warning about the future makes him wonder if he should use this n earlier. Meanwhile, Baek Ain''s women were "already." given an update from their sides. Yi Xian and Lan Rou are still in the Central ins(Pill Tower) as they took over the faction and even discovered the Nether Poison me. It only took them a week to make Pill Tower submit. One might wonder how they did it. Yi Xian literally poisoned the whole Pill Tower to near death. They either submit while writing a "generous." Soul ve Contract or die due to extreme poison. Yes, that''s how simple her thinking is. On the other hand, 20th in the Heavenly me Ranking. Nether Poison me is a "match made in heaven." for Yi Xian, who possesses Heavenly Poison Body. Nether Poison me existed in the Ancient Nether Poison Swamp. After tens of thousands of years of infecting the poisonous miasma in the toxicke, the mes burned with endless poisonous gas. It took a hundred years to be a spirit. And another thousand years to be a Heavenly me. Since the me is a poisonous gas burned with natural energy, the Nether Poison me is highly deadly. As long as it''s triggered with sparks for a moment, everything within ten miles will get poisoned, let alone swallowed and melted! That''s why not many people know about this. They died upon making contact with the Nether Poison me. Fortunately, the Pill Tower has an old record regarding the Nether Poison me, and Yi Xian immediately took action to get it. Yi Xian traveled an entire week with Lan Rou and some Alchemists from the Pill Tower before getting the Heavenly me. After that, she waited for Baek Ain toe and tame the Three Thousand Burning me trapped inside Pill Tower''s secret realm. The Three Thousand Burning me is Rank 9 in the Heavenly me Ranking. It was born within the stars and has the moniker of Undying me, allowing the person who refines it to gain Immense Recovery Powers and Three Thousand Stars Body, or what is widely known as Undying Body. Even Baek Ain didn''t dare to dere his Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique as an Undying Body. Still, these two physiques arepatible and might allow Baek Ain to evolve his body even further. But that can wait forter. Yafei and Cai Lin also shared good news. They have united the entire Northern-West Region, including the Tager Desert, all the Empires, and the ck-Corner Region. On the outside, nothing happened, but internally, everyone was under Behemoth Paradise''s jurisdiction. Yafei is dealing with resource management. Cai Lin, Eden(the ClockTower''s Spirit), and Serials are screening to recruit more talents into the Behemoth Paradise. There are many hidden talents in the Northern-West Region, but most couldn''t reach their highest potential due to ack of Dou Technique and Cultivation Resources. It was unfortunate. However, the Northern-West Area, especially the Jia Ma Empire, is backward. And to be fair, this was also a good thing because people won''t pay much attention to them. ... Yao Realm, Baek Ain''s Territory. After receiving the updates from his wives, Baek Ain sighed in relief that none of them were in danger. He pondered about his next step and believed conquering Lei n was the correct choice. After doing so, he''d ce half of the Ancient ns under his palm. His previous n was to visit either Lei n or Yao n first. But he picked the Yao n because it was more convenient as they weren''t strong enough to resist him. Lei n, on the other hand, is much more powerful. Yan n is around the same level as Lei n, but they are bing Baek Ain''s "Friends." So quickly, after some people who helped him refine the 10th Tier Pill returned to the Yan n and spread more of his parasite spawns. These parasites won''t get detected(even by Dou Saints) and are resistant to fire, mainly Heavenly mes. "Yan n, huh?" Baek Ain looked down on the field below his floating mountain. Yes, you heard it right. He lived on top of a floating mountain enchanted with Anti-Gravity''s Arrays and other Auxiliary Arrays. On the field below, Huo Zhi faced Gu Xun''er and fiercely sparred with the youngdy of the Gu n. Even though Baek Ain told them he would only pass one path to each of them, he didn''t prohibit his disciples from sharing their knowledge. Huo Zhi recently taught Fire Extermination Body to Gu Xun''er. Since they both possessed Heavenly mes, their progress is fast. Unfortunately, Gu Xun''er didn''t possess an ounce of Wood Elements, indicating she couldn''t be an Alchemist. Yet her Fire Element is abnormally pure, rivaling Huo Zhi. Yao Ling''er isn''t physically strong, so she only watched from afar and refined both Pills and Artifacts. So, Let''s not talk about the Fire Extermination Body. "Okay, stop you two. Training is good, but remember to rest." Baek Ain''s calm voice echoed in the field. "Prepare yourself, as we''ll visit the Lei n tomorrow." "We will follow the Teacher''s arrangement." Gu Xun''er and Huo Zhi stopped, nodding at the floating mountain. They bowed and returned to their small peaks near the floating mountain, cleaning themselves. Yao Ling''er sighed at this sight and said, "Ling''er will follow the Teacher''s arrangement." ... Back in the Northern-West Region. Cai Lin floated in the air and stared at the woman in a green robe before her, frowning slightly. She could feel a contained aura from this woman''s body. "Are you perhaps Yun Yun? From the Misty Cloud Sect?" The woman in a green robe frowned as wind and lightning flicked below her feet. "And why should I answer that?" She returned coldly. Cai Lin smirked, "This queen knows the person you have been searching for." "You''re returning to the Northern-West Area because you want to find him, no?" Extending her hand, Cai Lin gazed at Yun Yun''s eyes. "Follow me, and I''ll tell you where Ain''s location is." Chapter 171: Misunderstanding between strong women is a disaster Chapter 171: Misunderstanding between strong women is a disaster --- Chapter 168 --- At the border near the ck-Corner Region and Tager Desert, a grasnd covered with tall acacia trees. Two women hovered in the sky, silently staring at each other. The first woman is a ck-haired beauty with seven-colored hairpins. Her bright ruby-like red eyes release a majesty, queen-like confidence, and invisible pressure that makes her red robe flutter. The ground(earth) beneath her seemingly warmed up and shook to her breath. Meanwhile, the other woman seems the pr opposite. Although the second woman has long ck hair, each strand has a white luster. Her face is healthy yet cold, causing a slight rosy from her lips and cheeks. On top of that, one could see a pair of cold blue eyes. And a phoenix''s me mark on her forehead thatplimented her beauty. She wore a bluish-green robe that fluttered gently due to wind and lightning around her. The clouds released soft cries, waiting for the woman to open her mouth and order them. Baek Ain was unaware that his Harem''s Queen made contact with Yun Yun, the Vice-Leader of Wind Lightning Pavilion''s Southern Branch and Ex-Elder of Misty Cloud Sect. "You... Know Ain?" Yun Yun parted her mouth slightly. Her cold voice prated the air and struck Cai Lin''s ears mercilessly. There is a hint of killing intent in the atmosphere when Cai Lin said she knew Ain''s location. Yun Yun didn''t like this kind of person. Yes, the person who used other''s loved ones to lure out benefits. Cai Lin could read Yun Yun''s emotions with her innate ability and chuckled helplessly. It seems Yun Yun had misunderstood her intentions. She sighed and said, "Don''t be on guard too much." "I mean no harm." "I only want-!" nk! Cai Lin stepped back and pulled one of her hairpins, raising it to fend against a sword attack. It was such a fast attack, but Cai Lin is a 1-Star Dou Saint, so this attack speed means nothing to her. Blue lightning sparks flew everywhere, and the wind blew them away. "Hmm?" Cai Lin stared at her finger and noticed a weak numbing effect from Yun Yun''s attack. She was surprised because her body had gotten enhanced by Behemoth''s Bloodline thoroughly, and her cultivation base even reached 1-Star Dou Saint. Yet this woman could affect her, despite weakly. Cai Lin really underestimated Ain''s position in Yun Yun''s heart. After so many days, months, and even years, Yun Yun hasn''t forgotten the young man who saved her from the w of death. After Baek Ain saves her, she feels the strings of fate already intertwined between them. It was such an overwhelming feeling that she couldn''t describe it with words. Her heart throbs when she saw Baek Ain fight against a Half-Saint Expert half a year ago. She wanted to protect him, but her pitifully weak strength could notpare to a Half-Saint. She trained and trained every day, honing her skills. People at the Wind Lightning Pavilion and Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe called her a genius, but she only wanted to protect the fated man she liked. And an unknown woman appeared out of nowhere and wanted to use that fated man as a bargaining chip? Yun Yun doesn''t like it. She hates this hopeless feeling. Since this woman knew where Ain was, Yun Yun only had to beat her to death and force her mouth open. Ding! Yun Yun pulled her sword. It was a long, slender sword with a clean blue body and white edge. A decorative silver wing is attached to the handguard, making it look elegant. "Three Thousand Lightning Movements." Yun Yun disappeared and flickered to Cai Lin''s side. "3,000 Sword Punishments." Cai Lin blinked and felt countless sword tips in the air, aiming at the non-vital area of her body. She released a thin film of energy and covered her body with cklights. BAM! The swords couldn''t pierce through Cai Lin''s defense, but she still got blown away by them. Cai Lin surfed through the sky and used Spatial Strength to increase her speed. "This is getting out of hand." She said indifferently. BOOM! CLANK! SWOOOOSH! Several vortexes appeared in the sky as they shed fiercely. Yun Yun''s swordsmanship alongside the Dou Techniques from the Wind Lightning Pavilion is such a goodbo. Her attacks were as fast as lightning and very flexible like winds. Still, Cai Lin is no pushover. She''s the Queen Medusa and Baek Ain''s Wife! Cai Lin has used three of her hairpins, controlling Earth Dou Qi and increasing the gravity by tenfold. Although she is passive in every exchange of blows with Yun Yun, each counterattack from her is "extremely." heavy, as if a literal mountain shed against Yun Yun''s sword. Thendscape changed throughout the battle. The grasnd with acacia trees is no more, leaving a barrennd full of tornado and space cracks. BOOOOOOOOOOOM!! Someone crashed to the ground, and it was Yun Yun. She wiped blood from the corner of her mouth and stared at the sky, observing Cai Lin solemnly. ''She''s strong.'' Yun Yun thought to herself. After the baptism of Heaven Demon Phoenix''s Blood, Yun Yun''s cultivation base has reached the peak of the Half-Saint Realm. She''s strongpared to others in the same realm, but her current opponent is too much. Cai Lin has two Divine Beasts'' Bloodlines inside her body. Topped by her richbat experiences and artifacts, she was undefeated, even if her opponent was three sub-realms higher than her. On the other hand, Yun Yun only got a small portion of True Heaven Demon Phoenix''s Bloodline. This match was unfair from the very beginning. Cai Lin descended from the sky with her arms crossed and questioned, "Do you want to talk civilly now?" Yun Yun stood up and patted the dust from her robe. "Take this attack, and we''ll talk..." She said while gripping her sword. "..." Cai Lin. What a persistent woman! "Fine." Cai Lin pulled the hairpin refined by Baek Ain personally and waited for Yun Yun''s final attack. Yun Yun sheathed her sword and gazed at the sky longingly. The ornamental silver wing''s handguard suddenly zed with bright red me, enveloping the de. The image of Heaven Demon Phoenix manifested, releasing a proud and majestic cry. "Heaven Demon Phoenix''s Whirlwind." Yun Yun drew her sword. Cai Lin''s expression froze as a twisted smile appeared on her beautiful face. She watched a gigantic fire tornado with a phoenix image rush toward her, bringing a disaster-level attack. Sheughed and pped her hand, causing the hairpin between her slender fingers to shine brightly. "Nine-Colored Reflection." A rainbow exploded from Cai Lin''s hand and swallowed Yun Yun''s attack, deflecting it somewhere else. A ce with no lives. SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!! The light traveled throughout space, burning miles upon miles of ground to ashes beforending on the sea. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! Electromaic waves surged out. The space cracked for a few seconds but soon returned to normal. Wind and lightning danced in the sea, raising several pirs of water as the explosion washed the shore and returned to Yun Yun and Cai Lin''s sides. Dust swept them over. Their silky ck hair got blown away, yet they rooted on the spot. Yun Yun bit her lips as blood flowed from her palm. Thatst attack cut through her hand and bones as she didn''t have control over it. Ultimately, it was "casually." deflected by Cai Lin. The disparity between a peak Half-Saint and a genuine 1-Star Dou Saint is actually this big. "That hairpin..." Yun Yun gazed at the hairpin in Cai Lin''s hand. Cai Lin smirked and answered, "Ain made it for me." "Sorry, I should have introduced myself first earlier." "You should know me. It seems my evolution changed my appearance quite a bit." "My name is Baek Cai Lin. I used to be the Queen Medusa of the Tager Desert. Right now, I''m Baek Ain''s wife and the Queen of Behemoth Paradise." "Nice to meet you~!" "..." Yun Yun. "Why didn''t you say that earlier?" "..." Cai Lin''s mouth twitched. "Because you attacked me!" "You literally picked a fight first!" Yun Yun''s poker expression didn''t change when Cai Lin berated her action earlier. She unexpectedly bowed and said, "Sorry." "..." Cai Lin. This woman is unreadable! One second she was acting like a cold demon. And one secondter she was acting innocent. The woman in question still bowed as she meant it and added, "I''m very sorry for my rude action. Please tell me about Ain..." Chapter 172: Lei Clan Chapter 172: Lei n --- Chapter 169 --- The border between the Tager Desert and the ck Corner Region was "literally." destroyed to oblivion. The mountains, grasnd, rivers, and even beaches thousands of miles away changed so much. The exchange between Cai Lin and Yun Yun changed the terrain so much that they needed a new map. At least there are no casualties as Cai Lin used her irvoyance-like ability to predict things before meeting Yun Yun. Although karma is invisible to the naked eye, she could feel it with her bloodline. Well, Cai Lin could proceed to the next step now. With Yun Yun, Cai Lin began nning several things to help Baek Ain in his mission. ... Lei n, Thunderclouds Governing Chain Mountains. At the foot of the mountain, Baek Ain and his group arrived after a not-so-long journey through the nearest Wormholes from the Yao Realm. Baek Ain looked up to the mountains connected by massive chains, each releasing a dim white-brown light. The sky above is "thoroughly." covered by ck thunderclouds and lightning bolts, swimming like snakes. He frowned inside because the Lei n wasn''t introduced much in the original story besides some characters. Although this was an Alternative Universe, knowing nothing makes Baek Ain slightly nervous. He has gathered some information about the Lei n, but it wasn''t much. Yao Ling''er opened her mouth and uttered a fun fact, "Teacher, do you know that the Thunderclouds Governing Chain Mountains were "actually." created by Dou Di from the Lei n." "The Dou Di pulled the mountain ranges and tied them with chains of pure lightning/thunder. After that, she burned a thousand miles of sea and controlled the thunderclouds back to the mountain, granting her descendant a long-maintained rich Lightning Dou Qi." "There is a saying, every time a thunderstrike falls, the Lei n will always prosper." She addedstly. "And it has always been like that for thousands of years." Someone suddenly walked toward them. "Who?" Yao Ling''er nced with a frown. She turned around and saw a tan-skinned man in a white gi with a ck chain wrapped around his waist. He looks no older than thirty, with short ck hair, ivory eyes, and a muscr physique. Yao Ling''er was shocked before respectfully paying her respect, "Elder Wuyi, long time no see." Elder Wuyiughed while waving his hand, causing the air to tremble slightly. "Haha, it''s okay. Chief Yao has told us beforehand about your arrival." "I''m here to fetch you guys." "But then again, what a surprising lineup..." He continued, observing Baek Ain and others. Elder Wuyi was interested in Baek Ain the most because, despite the lean physique Baek Ain had, he could feel intense pressure from his body. "We greet Elder Wuyi." Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''er bowed politely. Baek Ain smiled and said, "My name is Lin Feng. Elder Wuyi, nice to meet you." "I believe Brother Dan has exined my visit, right?" ''Brother Dan, huh?'' Elder Wuyi nodded a little. He couldn''t help but assess Baek Ain even more as he called the Yao n''s Patriarch with such intimacy. It means this man isn''t simple at all. Baek Ain also observed Elder Wuyi and was surprised to find the middle-aged man''s physique was way stronger than anyone of the same cultivation base. The Lei n was known for its Body Cultivation and Thunderous Lightning, but this is something else. If Baek Ain hadn''t personally visited the Lei n, he wouldn''t have believed a group of people sessfully attained Sage''s Physique. No, it''s not Sage Physique, but an inferior and weakened version of Sage Physique tempered by Lightning Elements. It was also unfinished as well, with ws here and there. Still, it''s impressive. "Follow me. The Patriarch has been waiting for you guys." Elder Quyi kicked the ground lightly and began floating in the air. Baek Ain and others followed him, drifting to the most majestic peak on the Thunderclouds Governing Chain Mountain. It was a wonderful ce with a towering pce above the thundercloud, and the surrounding area was "especially." decorated with pine trees, rivers, and mystical stones that released faint electricity. Uponnding near the pce, Baek Ain and others could hear a metal-banging noise. It was so loud that Yao Ling''er needed to shut her ears with Dou Qi. Yet the noise still pierces through. Even Elder Wuyi could only smile in embarrassment at this. He was about to warn others about this and create a Dou Qi shield around their bodies, but Baek Ain was a step ahead. "Wife, disciples, create a barrier around your body. Even if you shut your ears, the echo will still pass through your body," Baek Ain warned them casually. He was still indifferent to this echo. "Yes, teacher!" Yao Ling''er, Huo Zhi, and Gu Xun''er nodded simultaneously. Elder Wuyi raised his brows in amazement. Heughed bitterly and led them into the pce, finding the echo became excessively louder and louder as they came in. As they walked into the messy-looking training room, everyone was "immediately." greeted by the sight of a metal tower-like man. The man is slightly over two meters with a tan-skinned muscr build like Elder Wuyi, butparing them is a joke. This man is on a whole other level. His muscles and skin seemed carved out of ck metal, gleaming with static Dou Qi. A frightening strength was "vaguely." emitted from the man''s body. It caused the feet of those close to him to tremble slightly. The man is currently curled up with tons of weight, breathing rhythmically. "Patriarch, they havee." Elder Wuyi stepped out. The Patriarch of the Lei n, Lei Ying, threw the weights away and created a booming sound due to the collision. He ignored Elder Wuyi and nced at the people behind him. Of course, the most eye-catching one is Baek Ain. From Baek Ain''s lean physique, Lei Yin could sense a tyrannical strength simr to his Lightning Conqueror''s Physique. Heughed and pushed Elder Wuyi away, "Ha ha, what an excellent little fellow. My Lei n has a gappared to you. However, I have be a little itchy-handed these days. May I know if you are bold enough to receive a few strikes from me?" The sudden challenge rendered everyone speechless. "Sure," Baek Ain faced the enthusiastic Lei n''s Patriarch and smiled in amusement as he wanted to test the other side too. "It would be rude to reject such a challenge from the patriarch." "Good, Good, Hahaha~!" Lei Ying''sughter reverberates with a joyful mood. Lei Ying loves to fight and doesn''t care which generation his opponent is from as long as he has fun. It''s how a man should live! Straightforward with a backbone! No more words are needed. Their fists shall be the one who talks. "Let''s change the ce. This ce isn''t suitable for the following intensity." Lei Ying created a Wormhole, telling them to follow him. Baek Ain shrugged and walked toward the Wormhole. Qing Lin and his disciples nced at each other before stepping into it. Elder Wuyi sighed while shaking his head helplessly. The Patriarch never changes. They arrived at the lonely ind outside the Dou Qi Continent, hearing seagulls and ocean waves. "Nice ce." Baek Ainmented casually. "Right?" Lei Ying chuckled proudly. "I found this ce a thousand years ago and always used it to break through or when I needed peace." He took a stance and said, "Well, let''s start." Baek Ain also entered a stance and returned, "Today, we might destroy this ind." "Then, it''s for good..." Lei Ying returned with a wide grin. The stronger Baek Ain is, the more satisfying the battle will be. Chapter 173: Baek Ain vs Lei Clans Patriarch Chapter 173: Baek Ain vs Lei n''s Patriarch --- Chapter 170 --- Baek Ain and Lei Ying(Lei n''s Patriarch) face each other calmly on the lonely ind. The observers have long retreated from the ind, afraid to disturb their battle. However, their eyes never leave the ind, where the two men stay rooted on the ground. "Who do you think will win?" Qing Lin suddenly opened her mouth. There was a faint smile on her beautiful face. Gu Xun''er frowned as she didn''t know the boundary between her teacher''s power and the Lei n''s Patriarch. All she knew was Baek Ain''s godlike Alchemist Prowess and Refining Method. Huo Zhi is indifferent. Although she knew the Lei n''s Patriarch was one of the strongest people in the world, her teacher, who possessed the True Fire Extermination Body, wouldn''t be such a pushover. Huo Zhi inherited her teacher''s Martial Path. Even though her experience is shallow, her confidence in Baek Ain''s winning this fight is higher. On the other hand, Yao Ling''er trusted her teacher so much. She believed no one in this world could surpass her mighty teacher. Even God and Buddha need to kneel before him! In the end, they answered simultaneously, "Teacher will win!" Elder Wuyi nced at these youngdies with a surprised look on his slightly wrinkled face. They should have long known about the Lei n''s Patriarch''s mightiness, but they still choose their teacher. He shook his head andughed helplessly, thinking they were still too naive. Being biased wasn''t new to elevate confidence in their hearts. Elder Wuyimented that their wishful minds would get broken in just a few attacks. After all, he knew Lei n''s Patriarch Lei Ying the most. He''s a peak 7-Star Dou Saint Powerhouse! ... Lei Ying stared at Baek Ain solemnly and felt his muscles growling excitedly. The man before him is no joke. He has heard of Lin Feng(Baek Ain''s fake name) for a while now. Although the news about his achievement over the 10th Tier Pill was "carefully." concealed, the information of him epting the heiresses of the Ancient ns is publicly released. Being a teacher is not easy. On top of that, the heiresses of the Ancient ns aren''t ordinary people. Baek Ain was bound to catch some attention. ''As expected, I can''t find an opening in his stance... Hmm, then I''ll make an opening.'' Lei Yin grinned slightly. He pushed his foot forward and arrived at Baek Ain''s side,unching a simple punch that caused the wind to howl. Baek Ain didn''t back down and reacted with a punch. Two fists made contact, creating a muffled sound. BAM! The sounds of muscles twitching came from their arms. "Hah, Interesting!" Lei Ying raised his leg and kicked forward. Baek Ain raised his other hand and pushed the iing away, redirecting the attack to the right. The sheer force behind the kick causes a shockwave and sts the ground. As dirt and rubble flew everywhere, Baek Ain and Lei Yin shed fiercely with pure physical prowess and martial arts. Their exchange created several craters on the ind, blowing trees and rocks apart. BAM! After a quick exchange, they divided by a deep ravine and adjusted their breath. "T-They are equal? How unbelievable..." Elder Wuyi''s mouth dropped in disbelief. Looking at Baek Ain''s physique, then at Lei Ying, Elder Wuyi couldn''t help but rub his eyes rapidly. He stared at Baek Ain deeply and mumbled, "What kind of physique is that? Is it an Innate Physique?" He was confused because Baek Ain didn''t put any airs of a powerhouse, as if he were an ordinary man with no cultivation. Of course, Elder Wuyi won''t notice anything. He''s only a Half-Saint who broke through from Dou Venerate Realm, so his sense is lower than Lei Ying''s. You cannot measure one''s strength by aura or physical appearance. And when one bes a Saint, one''s body ascends to a higher stage and bes one with nature. It''s as simple as that. Huo Zhi wanted to say something but decided not to. Her teacher''s innate physique is not something she could speak freely. After learning under Baek Ain for over a month, Huo Zhi understood a few things about him and believed his casual and humble acts so far based on his confidence. ''Teacher Lin possesses unparalleled knowledge and power, as I observed for a month. Even the Lightning Cmity doesn''t make him break a sweat.'' Huo Zhi thought to herself. Back at the messed up ind, Lei Ying heaved a sigh and released the turbid air from his lungs. He grinned at Baek Ain, "Brother Lin, can I call you that?" "Sure." Baek Ain replied casually. Lei Ying''s grin widened even more as he pped his hands a few times in excitement. "We have exchanged over one hundred moves with pure martial arts. That should be enough of a warm-up." "Don''t you think so?" "Yes, want to kick this up to the notch?" Baek Ain returned with a smile. "Hehe, GREAT!!" Lei Ying''s towering steel-like body released thunderous lightning. BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! The ind exploded into bits. Two light tails escaped, shing in the air. One is fire, and the other is lightning. After bing a Dou Saint, Baek Ain felt all his strength had be concentrated. However, he also deemed no one couldpete with him besides a peak Dou Saint or Dou God. It was a bold thought, but Baek Ain was confident in his strength. But the Lei n''s Patriarch actually shed with him and didn''t lose a beat. BAM! A fist made contact with Baek Ain''s chest. BAM! Baek Ain countered with a kick toward Lei Ying''s abdomen. BAM! They headbutted each other. "HAHAHA~!!" Lei Ying''s blood is boiling. He didn''t even bother to restrain his cultivation anymore and used his full power immediately. His towering steel-like body changed color, bing reddish as a lightning bolt-shaped tattoo appeared all over his skin. Baek Ain''s upper clothes and pants have long tattered since they weren''t parasites'' suits. With a rare smile on his face, a ten-ringed tattoo appeared on his back and emitted ancient pressure. SWOOOOOOOOOOSH! KABOOOOOOOOOOOM!! Their auras erupted like a volcano, and the surrounding sea evaporated. "Thunderer''s Punch!" Lei Ying threw a punch. The sky and sea copsed as the fabric space couldn''t handle Lei Ying''s punch. The lightning bolt spread like a firework, creating a spider web-like crack in the air. Baek Ain''s right arm was "entirely." covered with Gnome''s me. The power of 1,000 Ancient Mammoths filled every fiber of his muscles, galloping in anticipation. He looked up at Lei Ying, seeing the iing punch calmly. Baek Ain didn''t use his full power or his skills. All he has done so far is the basics and foundation he has refined for years. Fighting Lei Ying makes Baek Ain realize how fancy his fighting style was before. Of course, when he wields a de, it is a different matter. Baek Ain finally moved. He pulled his right arm and drove it forward with vigor, burning the air due to the friction. The space shattered like broken ss and imbued his burning fist. "Fiery Mammoths'' Force!" Baek Ain''s eyes shed with excitement, and Gnome boosted his strength. An image of a thousand fiery ancient mammoths appeared, galloping toward Lei Ying''s fist. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! CRACK! "HAHA!" Lei Ying''s skin cracked because of the attack. He could feel Baek Ain''s fist was better than his Thunderer''s punch. However, he wasn''t discouraged andughed instead. No one had ever broken his body before. Lei Ying has lived for over five thousand years, honing his body and cultivation. He has seen countless experts. He fought and defeated them. He believed no one besides the legendary Dou God could defeat him until it was "crushingly." proven wrong today. Although Lei Ying didn''t use the forbidden technique left behind by the Lei n''s Ancestors, he used all his power without a doubt. ''Losing isn''t so bad, after all.'' Lei Ying thought as Baek Ain drove his fist even further, sending the Lei n''s Patriarch to the deepest part of the sea. KABOOOOOOOOOOOOM! WOOOOOOOSH! A pir of water rose to the sky. The ocean parted into two, revealing a sizzling sea floor with Lei Ying lying on the pits. Lei Ying coughed blood profusely, giving Baek Ain a salute. Baek Ain respectfully returned the salute and watched Lei Ying drop to the ground, losing control over his body. Even then, he is still conscious and stares at the vast blue sky. ''What a beautiful day.'' He closed his eyes in satisfaction. Meanwhile, not far away. Elder Wuyi''s jaw dropped, watching the ten thousand miles of sea parted with just a punch from Baek Ain. ''This is not the power of a man...'' He cursed himself for looking down on Baek Ain. ''He''s a God! Chapter 174: What a leisure day Chapter 174: What a leisure day --- Chapter 171 --- After the devastating spar, they returned to the Lei n. Lei Ying currently sits on the Patriarch''s Throne and looks ufortable due to the injuries from the spar. From Lei Ying''s paleplexion, one could see many things wrong inside his body. And to be fair, Baek Ain and Lei Ying were pretty heavy-handed in their spars and didn''t hold back. However, since it wasn''t a life-and-death battle, they didn''t utilize everything in their hands. Baek Ain didn''t use buffing skills because the Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique, Gnome''s me, and the power of 1,000 Ancient Mammoth seem sufficient. On the other hand, Lei Ying didn''t use his forbidden techniques. Both parties did well, and Lei Ying felt his cultivation improving quickly thanks to the spar. He might even break through to the 8-Star Dou Saint Realm. "Brother Ying, please forgive me for being too much. Here, a recovery pill of 9th Tier, so your injuries should heal quickly." Baek Ain calmly sends a jade bottle floating in the air. Lei Ying took the jade bottle and opened the cap, smelling the intense medicinal scent gushing through his nostrils. "Good stuff!" His ivory-colored eyes widened in surprise. Then, he remembered Baek Ain was a 9th-tier Alchemist. However, Elder Wuyi worriedly reminded Lei Ying, "Patriarch." "I''m afraid this wasn''t right..." "What do you mean, Wuyi?" Lei Ying frowned at him. Elder Wuyi nced at Baek Ain and sighed, "Please forgive me for being rude. We need to check the content of the Recovery Pill first." "Maybe I am being too paranoid, buttely... The situation in the Central ins wasn''t very calm." "Elder Wuyi, are you perhaps ndering my teacher?" Yao Ling''er turned her expression coldly and was criticized immediately. "I''m just cautious." Elder Wuyi returned and remained the same. He''s still firm in his belief. Of course, Yao Ling''er couldn''t ept such a reply. Her idol and godlike teacher are actually being looked down upon by someone else. Her teacher is a nobleman, advocating world peace and helping those who need it! Even though Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''er didn''t say much, their gazes toward Elder Wuyi quickly became unfriendly. They might not be as zealous as their senior sisters, but they agreed with her words. No one noticed it, but Gu Xun''er was angry. She currently clenched her fist in annoyance. Weirdly, The man in question is actually very calm and isn''t offended by Elder Wuyi. He only gazed at the middle-aged man and shook his head. ''What a sharp man.'' Baek Ain thought, closing his eyes. No wonder Elder Wuyi was appointed to fetch them here. "Calm down, you two..." Lei Ying finally opened his mouth again. There is a hint of pressure in his tone. "Yaoss, forgive Wuyi for being senile." Lei Ying gazed at Yao Ling''er. "He has served me for over a hundred years, so he''s doing this for my own good." He moved his gaze to Elder Wuyi, "But..." "It seems you really have be old, Wuyi." "Patriarch, this..." Elder Wuyi was confused. Lei Ying shook his head and exined, "If Brother Lin wanted to harm me, he''d not do underhanded tricks. His strength alone is enough to conquer our entire n." "Strength triumphs everything in this world, so don''t forget that." "Haa... I''m sorry, Grandmaster Lin." Elder Wuyi sighed shamefully and lowered his head to Baek Ain. "..." Baek Ain felt awkward and embarrassed inside. After all, He used dirty tricks by adding some parasite spawns inside the Recovery Pill. "Hahaha, now that everyone is on good terms, we can continue~! Thank you, Brother Lin. Such a pill is nearly impossible to buy, even if one has a ton of money." Lei Yingughed and put the cap back into the jade bottle. Baek Ain waved his hand casually, "It''s nothing." "At the end of the day, I''m here to make an offer to Lei n. "Oh, an offer?" Lei Ying was interested. "Do say it, Brother Lin." Baek Ain nced at his disciples and said, "I want to use Lightning Demon Pool to temper myself and my disciples." "We need a ce that can replicate Lightning Cmity so they could draw their potential more..." "I also need some basic Lightning-Type Dou Techniques from the Lei n." "In return, I''ll refine five 9th Tier Pills for the Lei n." "Six, and I get to choose the pills." Lei Ying bargained while tapping his throne. "Sure, but increase the amount of Dou Techniques." Baek Ain returned with a smile. "Happy cooperation?" Lei Ying grinned at him, "Happy cooperation." Letting Baek Ain and others stay in the Lightning Demon Pool for a while and read some Dou Techniques is a stealpared to the six 9th Tier Pills refined by Baek Ain personally. If Baek Ain knew what Lei Ying was thinking, he probablyughed in amusement. Isn''t it just 9th Tier Pills? He can make them with one eye closed! They profited from each other, but Baek Ain''s side is definitely better. After that, Lei Ying told them to stay at the nearest mountain peak as he arranged the opening of the Lightning Demon Pool for them. It was in the pocket space near the Lei n''s Secret Realm. The Lei n is pretty efficient. They already sent the Dou Techniques and even some ancient text regarding Lightning Maniption, which Baek Ain needed currently. Although Baek Ain has countless memories and Dou Techniques in his head, the Lightning-Type ones arecking. After all, on the Dou Qi Continent, the many wielders of such techniques are the Wind-Lightning Pavilion and the Lei n themselves. There are some middle-level and small-level factions with Lightning-Type Dou Techniques, but how can they beparable to Wind Lightning Pavilion and Lei n, who possessed deep and ancient backgrounds? Baek Ain has long wanted to develop his Lightning Elements due to having Mighty Rajang''s Beast Soul one year ago, but he was "always." suspended by other things. Now, Baek Ain integrated the element of Lightning/Thunder(Cmity) into his Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique. He also got Wind Element Mastery after killing the elder of Soul Hall a while ago. It would be such a waste if he didn''t use them. As a transmigrator, Baek Ain has enough references and [Synthesize] to create an adequate Dou Technique to fill the gap in his skillset. Baek Ain spends half a day reviewing every Dou Technique and Ancient Texts lent by the Lei n, pondering the bestbination while testing here and there with [Synthesize]. He has created a hundred Dou Techniques, each with pros and cons their own. He could use all of them. Still, he needed the most suitable ones with his current physique. Not to mention, Baek Ain is not using any Lightning but the Lightning Cmity itself. Most Half-Saints Dou Saints, who lived long enough, don''t even dare to face Lightning Cmity directly, and he''s here trying to control it. In a dim-looking room, over a thousand books and scrolls are "neatly." piled. "Alicia, sort them for me. I want to take a nap." Baek Ain yawned while rolling the scroll in his hand, cing them neatly on top of a pile of books. [Okay, Host] [I''ll sort them based on the Grades and Types...] [Sorting...] Baek Ain stepped out of the study room and strolled around the courtyard Lei n prepared for them. It was a nice-looking courtyard with a neat yet massive traditional house beside a running river toward a waterfall. After teaching his disciples and instructing them, Baek Ain searched for a tree to lean on. It was still noon. "Hmm, this isn''t bad." He found a massive pine tree with a decent-sized shadow beneath, deciding to nap there. Soon, Baek Ain drifted to the dream world, but his alertness was still high enough to wake up. Another Ancient n is about to fall onto Baek Ain''s hand. Welp, What a leisure day. Chapter 175: Jacuzzi? Chapter 175: Jacuzzi? --- Chapter 172 --- Baek Ain has stayed for a week in Lei n. Besides researching the ultimate Lightning-Type Dou Techniques, he also spread his parasites'' spawns and added some adjustments to them. The former parasites were extremely tenacious and resistant to Heavenly me, but Baek Ain wanted an immediate effect. So Baek Ain invested his time and added another innate ability called [Immediate Multiplying] from a Magical Beast with near-infinite regeneration. It wasn''t a wless innate ability, but enough to cover his parasites'' weakness. After all, the parasites Baek Ain created were "inherently." linked by a hivemind. Back to the topic, when the parasites'' cells survived and consumed enough energy, they could regenerate and multiply instantaneously. Of course, they wouldn''t regenerate continuously. It depends on the target''s resistance to parasitism control and hivemind integration. One person might get conquered by one parasite''s cell. And the other might need three of them. Ultimately, the parasites will merge into their bodies and take overpletely. In a week, Baek Ain has already taken over 90% of the Lei n, Yan n, Gu n, and Yao n. The remaining 10% wasn''t so important because those people were outsiders living inside the respective Ancient ns. They are either servants or hired people for specific reasons. ... Inside the Lei n''s Secret Realm, six people walked toward an area with a thick yet pure Lightning Dou Qi. They are Baek Ain, Lei n''s Patriarch(Lei Ying), Qing Lin, and his three disciples. "This ce is nicer than I thought." Baek Ainmented casually. Lei Ying smiled proudly and answered, "This ce was my Lei n''s foundation. The ancestor discovered it and bound the Thunderclouds Governing Chain Mountains onto it." "A Dou God, huh?" Baek Ain gazed at the thunderclouds-filled sky. Even though this ce has no sunlight, the Secret Realm is surprisingly bright due to the constant lightning strikes. Several crystalite rocks also absorbed the power of lightning, bing another light source in this secret realm. The atmosphere is a little damp to Baek Ain''s liking, but he can''tin about it. A ce like this usually formed naturally, so he couldn''t possibly be mad at nature''s creation. After five minutes of walking, they arrived at the Lightning Demon Pool. It was quite a big pond with colorful green water filled with flickers of electricity and lightning as if several blinking LED lights were "actually." attached at the bottom. Several crystallite rocks surrounded it, making the lightning more intense and concentrated. Thinking about it, Baek Ain couldn''t help but funnily utter, "Isn''t this just a jacuzzi?" "Jacuzzi?" The others tilted their heads at this unfamiliar word. Baek Ainughed and waved his hand casually, "It''s just a fancy name for a hot tub." "..." Lei Ying. This man just called Lei n''s treasured ce a hot tub. Qing Lin giggled, "It kind of looks like it." "Do we have to expose our skin to it?" "About that..." Lei Ying suddenly tapped his spatial ring and handed specially made training clothes to them. "Since the Lightning Demon Pool possessed an extremely concentrated lightning, even a Dou Venerate''s Armor will get destroyed after long exposure." "So, I don''t rmend dipping yourself with no clothes. These training clothes are "purposely." made for outsiders to reduce the lightning intensity." "For outsiders..." Yao Ling''er frowned slightly. Lei Ying noticed Yao Ling''er''s confusion and chuckled, "Hehe, our Lei n doesn''t need the training clothes because our Dou Di''s Bloodline grants us awesome affinity and resistance toward Lightning Dou Qi." "I once stayed for one year without anything protecting me!" He patted his broad chest proudly. "..." The females were speechless. Although they didn''t want to imagine it, Lei Ying''s words caused their expression to darken. The three disciples hatefully red at Lei Ying but didn''t make a move. Qing Lin was about to use her pupil''s power to erase this man''s mind from existence. Thankfully, Baek Ain stopped her by closing her eyes with his hands. "Hmph..." Qing Lin pouted adorably, giving Baek Ain a wronged look. Baek Ain sighed and told Lei Ying to open the Secret Realm back in a month. The Lei n''s Patriarch nodded with a smile, leaving with a lightning sh. "Well, there are only five of us now." Baek Ain smiled at thedies. They instinctively blushed due to his handsome smile and calmed down a secondter. "Your bodies will get covered by the training clothes. However, I''ll still make some adjustments." Baek Ain created an array and divided the pool into two areas. Baek Ain acted like a gentleman and noble teacher, so he had to respect his disciples'' chastity unless an emergency urred. "Teacher, you don''t have to do this..." Yao Ling''er bit her lips unwillingly. "Mhm." Huo Zhi actually nodded her head in agreement this time. Beside Huo Zhi, Gu Xun''er acts calm outside, yet her heartbeat and blush say otherwise. Baek Ain shook his head gently and stated, "You three are my precious disciples. Remember, one''s body is a temple, so only the special man in your life can see it." "But you''re a special man, Teacher Lin." Gu Xun''er blurted all of a sudden. Baek Ain was stunned and sternly said, "Stop ying around, wear the clothes, and meditate before entering the pool." "I''m not ying around, though...'' Gu Xun''er murmured to herself. She was embarrassed, but she was indeed telling the truth. Baek Ain is a "special." man in her life. It also applies to Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi. Baek Ain and Qing Lin looked at the training clothes, smiling at each other helplessly. They have [Parasite Suits], so these clothes were useless. After telling their parasites to mimic the training clothes, Baek Ain and Qing Lin dipped inside the Lightning Demon Pool. They could feel faint electricity and warmness enveloping their body, causing their nerves to react slightly. Maybe their bodies are too strong to be affected by the Lightning Demon Pool? "How weird..." Qing Lin mumbled, feeling a thousand ants crawling onto her skin. The blood of the Divine Serpent Dragon in her body seemingly activated and absorbed the lightning. Baek Ain nced at her and said, "The lightning element can purify and destroy. Depending on the intensity, your body probably hasn''t fully merged with the Divine Beast''s Bloodline." "I see, it''s indeed like that." Qing Lin nodded slightly. She stared at Baek Ain''s back and returned, "Let me massage you, hubby~!" "Sure." Baek Ain closed his eyes, enjoying this moment. He also multi-tasked with [Parallel Thinking] and researched Dou Techniques. Meanwhile, Baek Ain''s disciples finally dipped themselves into the pool after meditating for a bit. And when they heard Qing Lin wanted to massage Baek Ain, they felt jealous. "How enviable..." Yao Ling''er looks very defeated. Huo Zhi stared at the screen of light that blurred the other side andmented, "Let''s focus on tempering ourselves first." "Yes." Gu Xun''er clenched her fist, choosing a ce and starting to run her Cultivation Technique. Baek Ain opened his eyes as he created three Dou Techniques for his disciples. They are tailor-made for Yao Ling''er, Huo Zhi, and Gu Xun''er. "Ling''er,e forward. I''ll impart a Dou Technique to you." "Okay, teacher!" Yao Ling''er was excited as she walked forward to the screen of light. Baek Ain''s arm passed through and tapped her forehead, transferring the knowledge to her head. He repeated this to his other disciples, watching their physiques change due to the tempering of Lightning Demon Pool. Unlike the Lei n''s technique, their bodies won''t be muscr or tanned. Although it would be an amusing sight, Baek Ain is not a cruel man. "Train well." Baek Ain said to them. "Yes!" X3. Baek Ain was about to hand over a Dou Technique to Qing Lin, but she decisively refused as her inheritance contained the Body Tempering Technique. He shrugged and focused on creating a new Dou Technique. As Qing Lin kept massaging Baek Ain''s back, Alicia''s voice echoed in his mind. [Ding! You have Synthesized a Dou Technique] [Do you want to name it?] "Yes, let''s call it..." "Lightning Cmity Divine Art." Chapter 176: Bodhisattva Ancient Tree? Chapter 176: Bodhisattva Ancient Tree? --- Chapter 173 --- Lightning Cmity Divine Art. Referenced from Lei n''s Lightning Conqueror Warrior Mantra and Thunderer''s Heart Compendium, synthesized with countless other auxiliary methods and ancient texts. It was a gradeless cultivation technique as anyone could cultivate it by absorbing Lightning Energy into one''s body, increasing the rate of electricity current and cell activity. It doesn''t require Dou Qi to cultivate. However, there is an extreme degree of risk. Absorbing pure Lightning Energy into one''s body is unduly dangerous by itself. That''s why many Lightning-Type Dou Practitioners temper their bodies first to gain enough resistance toward it. Lightning Cmity Divine Art uses the power of Lightning to refine one''s bioelectricity continuously and will cause severe damage to nerves, muscle tissue, heart, and even cells. It also led to death. Without proper care, the nerve will get fried, turning the practitioners of this cultivation technique into a vegetable. The muscle tissue will get torn apart, bing mush. The heart will get damaged due to prolonged electric shock. Andstly, overactivating cells make your lifespans wither faster. That''s why Baek Ain created this for people with parasites. The parasites will regte the bioelectricity, eliminating the danger of Lightning Cmity Divine Art by 50%. Why 50%? Because the rest depend on the practitioners as they must have firm hearts and determination to endure the Lightning Energy. ... Inside the Lei n''s Secret Realm, four lightning bolts shed fiercely. Each lightning bolt has different colors. There are blue, red, gold, and finally white. The white lightning bolt ran across the tnd, leaving a beautiful hue and light. It released three quick lightning strikes, stunning other lightning bolts. "Lightning Cmity Divine Art: First Layer." "Lightning Armor." Bam! Bam! Bam! The other lightning bolts couldn''t dodge and immediately dissipated, leaving three beauties in a deep crater. "That hurts..." Yao Ling''er mumbled while rubbing her sore shoulders. Huo Zhi brushed the dust from her clothes and checked, "This technique is hard to master..." "Yes, Teacher Lin''s control over Lightning Element is unfathomable." Gu Xun''er added with a sigh. She admired her godlike teacher, but it also made her feel helpless. Even though Baek Ain said only Huo Zhi would inherit his Martial Path, he still imparted the safer version of Lightning Cmity Divine Art called the Thunder Activation Art to them. After all, Thunder Activation Art could make them safer. Thunder Activation Art only recorded 1/3 of the Lightning Cmity Divine Art, which was still profound enough for them. When they master it, they can wield "Lightning/Thunder." as much as they like. Baek Ain also told them to forge their paths as Thunder Activation Art could get fused with Heavenly mes by separating the spark and turning it into electricity, making it a growable cultivation technique. Yao Ling''er used her Quasi-Heavenly me, the Icy River me, to create a blue spark. Huo Zhi used her Red Lotus me to create a red spark. Gu Xun''er used her Golden Emperor Sky Burning me to create a golden spark. "One with Heavenly me should develop quickly, but Senior Sister Ling''er actually grasped it faster than us." Gu Xun''ermented while enviously staring at Yao Ling''er. "Yeah." Huo Zhi nodded in agreement, seeing a faint blue lightning armor around Yao Ling''er. Yao Ling''er lifted her chest proudly and said, "My Icy River me might be weaker than your Heavenly me, but it''s more stable. I don''t have a problem converting sparks to reach Thunder Activation Art''s 1st Layer." "Also, my Lightning Armor isn''t perfect yet." She added while clenching her hand slightly. After Baek Ain epted Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''er, Yao Ling''er felt she was the weakest. Her martial prowess is mediocrepared to them. The only thing she could be proud of is her Alchemy Skill. With Thunder Activation Art, Yao Ling''er could feel her strength increase tremendously. Her dignity as Baek Ain''s first disciple stays firm. A white sh approached them. The three beauties moved their eyes to it, seeing their teacher had a teasing smile on his handsome face. "Hmm, Zhi''er and Xun''er... You two will reach the first stage in a few days." Baek Ainmented. "As for you, Ling''er, try to condense Lightning Armor more." "We will leave in five days or so." "We will follow the reacher''s arrangement." They responded with a nod. After that, Baek Ain gave them some pointers on Thunder Activation Art and left with a white sh. Gu Xun''er watched the white sh with a longing look, "I have to get stronger." "Besides Thunder Activation Art, I can''t ck on my Refiner Path and Cultivation." "Yes, I''m also about to perfect my Fire Extermination Body." Huo Zhi suddenly added, feeling the surging sensation in her chest. She felt thankful to Baek Ain. Yao Ling''er rolled her eyes at these two and said, "Stop staring. Let''s wash ourselves." "Okay!" 2x. ... Qing Lin waved her legs yfully while sitting on a rock. She hummed pleasantly, observing Baek Ain''s disciples with an amused expression. "They have be stronger." Shemented lightly. A gust of wind brushed her face gently. "You also be more powerful, my little wifey." Baek Ain appeared and leaned his head on herp. "Not to mention, the degree of your growth is way beyond them." "Their Cultivations might have developed tremendously, but you sessfully enter a Half-Saint Realm." Qing Lin giggled and returned, "Hehe, It''s nothing." Even though Qing Lin replied humbly, she was happy when Baek Ain praised her. She affectionately brushed Baek Ain''s hair, "After this, where are we going to?" Baek Ain smiled and answered, "Pill Tower, I want to get my hands on Three Thousand Burning me." "Yi Xian and Lan Rou have been waiting for us there." "Hmm..." Qing Lin pouted when hearing this. "What''s with that face?" Baek Ain pinched her little nose yfully. Qing Lin opened her mouth andined, "When we arrive at the Pill Tower, our time together will get shortened." "Oh, my... My little wifey actually became possessive of me." "Well, don''t worry much. We still have a week to enjoy our quality time." Qing Lin blushed and whispered to Baek Ain''s ears, "In that case... I won''t let you rest." Five dayster, the Lei n''s Secret Realm was "willfully." opened as Lei Ying fetched them out. Lei Ying was shocked to feel immense Lightning Energy from Baek Ain''s disciples. On top of that, he couldn''t sense Baek Ain''s strength anymore. He sighed andmented, "Brother Lin, I''m afraid even I can''t spar with you from now on." Baek Ainughed, "Haha, Brother Lei, don''t look down on yourself too much." "I believe Lei n will grow more with you as their leader." "Yeah." Lei Ying grinned at him. After saying farewell, Baek Ain and others left the Lei n and went to the center area of Central ins. In just a day, they arrived at the city near the Pill Tower. Upon walking out of the Wormhole in the city, Baek Ain watched a massive towering pill higher than clouds. He was amazed before remembering the White Primal Tower in the Behemoth Paradise. He shook his head and tried to contact Yi Xian through Parasite''s Link. However, he couldn''t for some reason. "What about Lan Rou?" He contacted his other wife instead. Not long after, a pleasant voice entered Baek Ain''s mind. ''Ain, you havee?'' Lan Rou asked somewhat excitedly. ''Yes, can you fetch us?'' Baek Ain answered casually. Even then, a smile still stered on his face. Lan Rou was silent for a second and said, ''About that, I can''t fetch you.'' ''Yi Xian and I currently stay in the Pill Realm in Pill Tower. Yi Xian is on the verge of breaking through, so I had to monitor her, or something wrong might happen.'' ''I''ll tell someone to get youter.'' ''For now, you can just stroll around first.'' She added calmly. ''Okay.'' Baek Ain shrugged helplessly. It was a good thing Yi Xian was breaking through. With that in mind, Baek Ain brought Qing Lin and his disciples to the inn nearby. They quickly checked in and went to get lunch. As they sat around a round table, Baek Ain overheard some people speak at the other table. They wore an Alchemist Robe, making their status clear. "Hey, have you ever heard about the Floating Ghost Ind?" "Floating Ghost Ind?" "Yes, Floating Ghost Ind. People have seen a floating mountain-sized ind near the Pill Tower for a month. Some people guessed it was an entrance to a secret realm, but when they went there..." "Can''t you say it all in one go? It irks me!" "Tsk, I''m building suspense here." "Anyway, when they went there... They saw a legendary tree!" "The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree!" Chapter 177: Pill Tower (1) Chapter 177: Pill Tower (1) --- Chapter 174 --- Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. ording to some ancient texts, this Ancient Tree is the only one that grew in this world. Not to mention, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree possessed intelligence and would hide deep underground after it appeared. And it would only appear in the world when it was ready. Of course, there is a reason why people call the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree one of the greatest treasures in the world. It can allow someone to be a Sheng(Saint) immediately! Yes, you heard that right. These were not empty words. The interior of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree was the Bodhisattva Heart. Those who obtained it would have their heart transformed into a Bodhisattva Heart, and bing a saint would be a simple task. It was not mere rumor because an old expert had possessed such good luck. After swallowing the Bodhisattva Heart, this untalented two-star Dou Venerate broke through all the obstacles in his advancement. Five short yearster, he reached the Dou Saint Realm, shaking the entire continent in that era! This kind of divine effect caused everyone to go crazy. So, whoever managed to obtain the Bodhisattva Heart had a direct passage to advance to the Dou Saint Realm, the current peak level of this world! Moreover, even the Bodhisattva Heart "unfortunately." taken from the picture, the slightly inferior Bodhisattva Seed would also increase the chances of sessfully advancing to the Dou Saint Realm. Although it was not as terrifying as the Bodhisattva Heart, it still possessed an irresistible allure to those at the peak of the Dou Venerate Realm because the breakthrough to the Half-Saint Realm was too hard and dangerous. Some experts at the peak of the Dou Venerate ss might not be able to reach that level even after a lifetime. At this moment, a Bodhisattva Seed would make them go insane. In summary, the temptation of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree to peak experts had reached a crazy stage. One could imagine what kind of a great uproar this news would stir in the Central ins. The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree would not continue to exist in the world forever. After it had spat out its Bodhisattva Seeds, it would once again sink into thend and rest. It would only break out of thend after gathering its energy, but no one knew when it would appear. ... "Bodhisattva Ancient Tree..." Baek Ain murmured while drinking an orange juice. Truthfully, Baek Ain doesn''t really need Bodhisattva Heart as he entered Dou Saint Realm a while ago. What he needed was another treasure that the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree could provide. Yes, something that could arouse his interest. Based on the records of some ancient books, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree possessed three treasures. The first was the Bodhisattva Heart. The second was the Bodhisattva Seed. Andstly, the third was toprehend the nature of the world through the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. It was not difficult toprehend the first two treasures. Both treasures were tangible things owned by the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. However, the third was a little vague and imaginary. This third treasure is something Baek Ain wants. The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree was "actually." called the knowledge reincarnation tree. Since Baek Ain entered 1-Star Dou Saint Realm, he could remember more about the story. Bodhisattva Ancient Tree was "widely." rumored to have a mysterious effect that allowed one to experience 100 reincarnations. Those who had undergone such reincarnations were "seemingly." able to step into the Dou God Realm. Although this was only a rumor, countless experts dreamed of it and went mad because of this vague legend. After all, A Dou Di was the ultimate realm that existed only in legends! In the original story, Xiao Yan obtained a chance to experience one hundred Reincarnations from the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree and solidified his path to bing a Dou God, developing himself into the infamous me Emperor. It would be a dumb move if Baek Ain didn''t seize such a chance. Thinking about it, Baek Ain couldn''t help butugh internally and hoped he could get some good treasures when using Sign In at the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. "What are you thinking?" Qing Lin asked while cing a piece of meat roast on his te. "Your moods seem livelier all of a sudden." Baek Ain smiled at her and replied, "Hmm... It is something that might help you enter Saint Realm." "Eh?" Qing Lin was bewildered. Is there something that good in this world? Baek Ain shook his head and exined Bodhisattva Ancient Tree through sound transmission, watching Qing Lin''s eyes widen in surprise. Her little mouth opened slightly, trembling upon knowing about such an unbelievable treasure. Well, The shocked expression on her face looks very cute. Baek Ain chuckled heartfully, causing the otherdies to feelplicated in their hearts. "I''m full." Yao Ling''er ced her chopsticks down. "Me too." Gu Xun''er mumbled softly. After seeing Baek Ain and Qing Lin, she lost her appetite. Only Huo Zhi still elegantly ate her food. She needed so much energy to burn and master the Fire Extermination Body. Although she felt jealous like her fellow disciple sisters, she could only vent it on food. One might wonder where all those foods go after seeing how fit and slim Huo Zhi was. After finishing their food, Baek Ain and others were about to return to the inn when a brown-haired woman in a maroon dress stopped them. Baek Ain stared at the woman calmly, observing her fair face andplexion for a second. He sensed a familiar presence from her. ''Viper''s Spawns.'' Baek Ain''s eyes twinkled slightly. The thing Baek Ain thought about was Yi Xian''s Bonded Parasite. Viper is a tailor-made Parasite created from countless types of poisonous beasts'' nds. Now that months have passed, the Parasite has devoured more poisons and grown stronger. It seems absorbing Nine Nether Poison me allowed Viper to evolve and grant Yi Xian more boost in strength. Not bad, not bad. Baek Ain probed the link between Parasites and discovered the host''s identity before him immediately. ''Aih, that woman...'' Baek Ain smiled bitterly inside. Unlike Baek Ain''s specialized parasites to control people, Yi Xian used a swift, dominant, and straightforward move to seize the target''s consciousness. So, the brown-haired woman standing before them is no different than an emotionless drone. There are pros and cons to this. The pros are quick to control the target. But the cons is that the control is not verysting like Baek Ain did to four Ancient ns. Also, the hosts can break the bind anytime because their wills are fighting back because no bonds got formed with the parasites. ''Aih, not only was she sloppy in bed, she''s also sloppy at her task.'' Baek Ain shook his head helplessly. If Yi Xian heard Baek Ain''s thoughts, she probably protested fiercely. But she''s also "extremely." lucky. This woman under Parasite''s control is Xuan Yi. She''s the Association Head of Pill Tower, 9th Tier Alchemist, and 9-Star Dou Venerate Expert. Although Xuan Yi is a 9th Tier Alchemist with a high cultivation base, Yi Xian has enhanced her capability beyondmon sense and thus attained Heavenly Poison Body. Heavenly Poison Body is considered one of the best Poison-Type Physiques at the Great Thousand World, so her poison is potent against anyone below Dou Saint Realm due to the difference in nature. Baek Ain did a rough calction and discovered Yi Xian''s peak strength is probably around 9-Star Dou Venerate if he counts Parasite Suit''s Boost and Heavenly Poison Body''s Activation. Meanwhile, Baek Ain''s disciples recognized Xuan Yi immediately. "Association Head Xuan Yi." They bowed respectfully. "Mm." Xuan Yi responded slightly. She gazed at Baek Ain and said, "Master." "I will escort you to the Pill Tower." "Sure." Baek Ain nodded casually, leaving his disciples dumbfounded. ''Teacher Lin knew Association Head, Xuan Yi?'' Yao Ling''er frowned slightly. When Yao Ling''er thought about it, this was normal. Her teacher is an Alchemist, and the Association Head is an Alchemist. But that doesn''t erase her vignce. Xuan Yi escorted them to the Pill Tower, leaving the passersby in the street in surprise. "For the Association Head to escort them personally..." "What''s their status?" "Those people aren''t simple." Chapter 178: Pill Tower (2) Chapter 178: Pill Tower (2) --- Chapter 175 --- Baek Ain and others followed Xuan Yi to the Pill Tower. As they approached the massive tower, several people caught a glimpse of their appearances. These people wondered what identities they had to get the Association Head of Pill Tower to escort them. Some guessed wrongly. Some guessed solemnly. Some somehow despised them and made rudements internally. Ah, a group of ignorant fools. Baek Ain didn''t mind the gazes, but his disciples were different. They are prouddies and heiresses of Ancient ns! Not to mention, they are protective of their handsome teacher. ''You''re not worthy to see my teacher!'' Yao Ling''er snorted and released a wisp of Icy River me, creating a mist around them. Huo Zhi leaked a sliver of her cultivation base, causing the surrounding area to tremble. Although it was just a tiny amount, the effect is effective against these small fries. She''s originally 6-Star Dou Venerate. However, Baek Ain''s Training and Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pill pushed her to the peak stage of Dou Venerate Realm in just a month. The only thing Huo Zhicks is a chance. Yes, a chance to step into a Half-Saint Realm. Gu Xun''er silently stared at her senior sisters and nced down as her eyes glowed with a dim golden light. She was about to do something when Baek Ain''s voice suddenly brushed her ears and others. "You three, stop." "Let them be." "Don''t lower your level too low." "We''ll listen to the teacher''s arrangements." Yao Ling''er, Huo Zhi, and Gu Xun''er nodded. Baek Ain shook his head helplessly, thinking how bizarre this cultivation world was. These people knew nothing about his identity but dared to think bad things in their hearts. [Has eyes but cannot recognize Mount Tai!] Aliciamented indifferently. "..." Baek Ain blinked his eyes. ''Stop it, that''s cringe.'' [No, you''re cringe, Host] Alicia countered immediately. [Ah, look... I''m such a dignified teacher~!] Baek Ain''s expression froze awkwardly. He actually didn''t expect this n to grow in such a weird direction. After all, Baek Ain originally nned to conquer Ancient ns and check some ces, then return to the Behemoth Paradise. epting disciples can be considered a side quest as they could help him manage a few thingster. [*Squint eyes* Host, are you perhaps having a disciple fe...] Alicia suddenly asked. Still, Baek Ain muted her before she could finish her sentence. Phew, safe. "Finally, some peace." Baek Ain sighed inside, focusing his attention on Xuan Yi. He used [King of Parasite] and added a portion of new parasites into Xuan Yi''s body, allowing her to gain consciousness. A mindless puppet is awful as they couldn''t think, turning Xuan Yi''s talent to waste because she was 9th Tier Alchemist. ''Master, thank you for giving my consciousness back.'' Xuan Yi sends a voice transmission to Baek Ain. Her voice is "actually." filled with regard and loyalty. The [King of Parasite] is such a good skill. After flying for four more minutes, they finally arrived at the Pill Tower. Xuan Yi heaved a sigh of relief when entering the Pill Tower, leading them to a spacious room. It was a room for them to stay. "Grandmaster Lin, please stay in this room for the meantime." She said while activating the array to light up the room. "Mm, not a bad ce." Baek Ainmented casually. The room Xuan Yi provided is three times biggerpared to the presidential suite in his previous life. It also has separate quarters, bathrooms, cultivation space, alchemy room, etc. "Ling''er, Zhi''er, and Xun''er. You three stay here and train well." Baek Ain said with a smile. "I''ll go somewhere for a day or two." "But don''t stay toote. It''s not good for your health and skin." "Oh, if you get bored... You can go out and y, but return before 9 P.M." ''Hubby, you sound like their father for some reason.'' Qing Lin stared at the man of her life with an amused expression. After that, Xuan Yi led them to another area of the Pill Tower. "Xuan Yi, where are Lan Rou and Yi Xian?" He asked curiously. Xuan Yi had a bitter smile when hearing Baek Ain''s question. She opened her luscious mouth and answered, "The mistresses are in the Pill Realm." "Pill Realm?" Qing Lin tilted her head slightly. It was the first time she heard of such a ce. Of course, this world is too big. Qing Lin is still young, so it''s normal for her not to know something like this. "Pill Realm is a strange ce." Xuan Yi exined. "You could also think of it like a Secret Realm created and left behind by Dou Saint Expert. After qualifying, one could enter and discover countless treasures there." "It''s just that..." A helpless expression formed on Xuan Yi''s beautiful face. "The Pill Realm is ruined, right?" Baek Ain said lightly. "Exactly, and we don''t know the reason." Xuan Yi nodded her head slowly. Baek Ain shook his head and added, "Since you are just 9-Star Dou Venerate, you must have a misconception about the Dou Saint Realm." Xuan Yi bit her lips, "Please, enlighten me, master." "Dou Saint is indeed the current peak of this world." "They are powerful and could manipte nature and space at will." "However, even the most powerful Dou Saint couldn''t fight against time..." "Their creation is also the same." "The Pill Realm''s problem is precisely that. It stays for too long and erodes by the passage of time." Baek Ain closed his eyes. "And from what I know, the Pill Realm hasn''t gotten maintained for a long time." Xuan Yi was shocked. To think Baek Ain could find the source of the problem this easily. At this very moment, a sense of respect different from the innate feelings of parasites genuinely grew in Xuan Yi''s heart. Baek Ain waved his hand and continued, "Don''t worry much about the Pill Realm. I''ll fix itter." "Thank you, Master!" Xuan Yi excitedly bowed. Pill Realm is one of Pill Tower''s sacred domains. They couldn''t afford to lose it. They went to the underground with a teleportation array, and Baek Ain was "quickly." greeted by a swirling wormhole. "The Pill Realm was beyond this wormhole." Xuan Yi said while stepping into the wormhole. "Let''s go, Master." "Mhm." Baek Ain grasped Qing Lin''s soft hand and pulled her in. ... Baek Ain opened his mouth slowly, seeing the scenery of an ancient city surrounded by forest and rocky mountains. "Space Creation, huh?" Baek Ain pondered to himself. "Maybe I should solidify the skills I tested two months back." A while ago at the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe, Baek Ainprehended a deeper understanding of Spatial Strength. Baek Ain suddenly smiled and sensed a familiar presence not far away. He nced at the south and saw a silver sh approaching them rapidly like a shooting star. Opening his arm, Baek Ainughed and waited patiently. "AAAAIIIINNN!" Someone tackled Baek Ain down and hugged him tightly. It was none other than Lan Rou. After parting away for a few months, Lan Rou has be more refined as she recovered her cultivation to Half-Saint Realm. Her silky silver hair waved gently, and a sweet scent tickled Baek Ain''s nostrils. "I miss you..." Lan Rou whispered while leaning on his chest. "What takes you so long?" She pouted at him. Faced with such adorableness, Baek Ain melted and rubbed Lan Rou''s head affectionately. "Rou, I miss you too." He replied, kissing her forehead. "Mmn~!" Chapter 179: The Three Thousand Burning Flame Chapter 179: The Three Thousand Burning me --- Chapter 176 --- Under a shady tree near an ancient city, a white-haired young man sat down with three beauties. Yes, the young man is Baek Ain. Meanwhile, the three beauties are Lan Rou, Qing Lin, and Xuan Yi. "So, that''s how it is." Baek Ain listened to Lan Rou''s story patiently. The journey of Yi Xian and Lan Rou is mundane and not very exciting, but they fulfill their goals nheless. Lan Rou and Yi Xian took over Pill Tower and Five Great ns in the Pill Region in a month. They also explored a dangerous ce and obtained Nether Poison me. Lastly, they even saved the infamous Three Thousand Burning me for him as a gift. Baek Ain couldn''t help but feel touched as his lover didn''t need much protection anymore. Although they aren''t at the top of the world yet, their speed of progress will push them there soon. It''s just a matter of time. Meanwhile, Xuan Yi had a bitter smile as Lan Roupleted her story. ''It seems that Pill Tower can''t escape Master''s grasp, even if we resist till the end.'' Xuan Yi could only gauge Baek Ain''s strength through the connection with the parasite in her body. However, all she could feel was a nature-like aura and boundless energy. Since Baek Ain possessed such a deep knowledge about space, his strength couldn''t be lower than 1-Star Dou Saint. Of course, what baffled Xuan Yi wasn''t that. As 9th Alchemist, she has several connections with Half-Saint Experts and a few Dou Saint Experts. But they are elders who lived hundreds, if not thousands, of years. On the other hand, Baek Ain is barely twenty years old. Twenty years old Saint? What kind of madness is this? Thinking about it, Xuan Yi felt a headache in her head. This kind of information could shock someone to death. Xuan Yi gazed at Baek Ain''s handsome face, which is his actual face after deactivating [Chaotic Mask of the Jester], and sighed inside. She was sure that this era belonged to this man. Her master. ''Maybe it wasn''t such a bad thing.'' Xuan Yi rationalized herself. With Baek Ain''s achievement in mind, Xuan Yi epted everything she had experienced more positively. Baek Ain whistled, enjoying the drifting wind in the atmosphere. He obtained [Wind Element Mastery] from Hall of Soul''s Elder a while ago andbined it with the Lightning Cmity Divine Art he had created. It was a huge sess, but there weren''t many beings with sturdy bodies to test thisbination''s limit. So far, The Lei n''s Patriarch(Lei Ying) might be the most satisfactory Body Cultivator in this world. Others only focused on their Energy Cultivation. Soul Cultivation, huh? Baek Ain wonders how strong his soul will be after experiencing one hundred reincarnations from the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. "Rou, have you ever heard of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree?" Baek Ain nced at his silver-haired lover. Lan Rou was surprised by this question but still nodded her head. "In my first life, I was searching for it because Bodhisattva Seed could help me be a Saint." "Well, it was a futile attempt." "After roaming for twenty years, I couldn''t even find a glimpse of the legendary tree." "Hehe, it seems you haven''t gone out for over a month?" Baek Ain chuckled, causing Lan Rou to feel puzzled. "Older Sister..." Qing Lin pursed her lips in amusement, watching Lan Rou''s confused look. "Why are you two giving me these gazes?" Lan Rou frowned at them. Baek Ain shook his head and replied, "Rou, you''re lucky. From what I heard, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree has shown itself around the Pill Region for a month now." "Some people have checked it. Right, Xuan Yi?" Xuan Yi nodded and exined, "A month ago. Some people spotted a floating ind in the Pill Region. They flew there and discovered a massive ancient tree with "Bodhi." characteristics." "An 8th Tier Alchemist, who read ancient documents, immediately recognized the tree at the time." "And it was indeed the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree." "Mistress, you haven''t gone out for 33 days. So, it''s normal for you not to know this." "Yet you didn''t report it..." Lan Rou returned coldly. Xuan Yi lowered her head and admitted, "Sorry for the negligence, but before I regained consciousness, I didn''t dare to disturb the Mistress''s Cultivation." Lan Rou''s frown disappeared as Yi Xian ordered the Pill Tower''s people not to disturb them. After all, Yi Xian was about to break through at the time. The only recent contact Lan Rou had with Xuan Yi was a few hours ago when she ordered her to fetch Baek Ain. "Fine, I''ll drop this matter off." "Then, where is the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree now?" She asked with bright eyes. "It''s here." Baek Ain answered casually. "Precisely, up there." He added, pointing his finger to the sky. Outside, everyone in the street stopped as a floating ind appeared out of nowhere and hovered near the Pill Tower. They were shocked and immediately contacted some higher-ups. "Y-You sensed it?" Lan Rou gasped, watching her lover with a fascinated gaze. "How could that be... We are inside a confined space made by a Saint." "Unless you have-!" "Yes, I have reached Dou Saint Realm. And I''m close to reaching 2-Star Dou Saint Realm." Baek Ain replied with a grin. Lan Rou''s mouth widened in disbelief. Even though she has countless medicines, experience, and even her 1st Life''s Energy, she still loses to Baek Ain. "When did you break through?" "Around a month ago? When I was refining the 10th Tier Pill." Baek Ain answered honestly. There is no use in concealing this information from Lan Rou. Still, Xuan Yi was the one who gasped this time. "T-Tenth Tier Pill..." Her whole body trembled in astonishment. "Yeah, nothing special." Baek Ain indifferently waved his hand. The corner of Xuan Yi''s mouth twitched uncontrobly. Xuan Yi is a 9th Tier Alchemist. Yet her sess rate is pitifully lower than 50%. Some alchemists of the same grade had an even lower sess rate of 30%. And they didn''t dare to dream about a higher stage as their ability in this current stage is very limited already. Except for some people with extreme talent, Xuan Yi believed the 9th Tier Alchemist was the ultimate stage. Baek Ain abruptly brought the 10th Tier Pill to the table, breaking Xuan Yi''smon sense. He also said the 10th Tier Pill is nothing special! If Xuan Yi didn''t have parasites in her body, she might have called Baek Ain "Freak." or some simr nickname alongside colorfulnguage. "Hubby, should we check the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree?" Qing Lin uttered her thought excitedly. Lan Rou narrowed her eyes and stared at Qing Lin. After leaving Baek Ain alone with this charming youngdy, their rtionship clearly grew tremendously. ''She even called him hubby.'' Lan Rou thought to herself. ''Maybe I should start using an endearing nickname too...'' But after thinking about it for a bit, Lan Rou denied this idea. "No, not now." Baek Ain stared at the sky calmly. "There is still a barrier around the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree." "Even a 6-Star Dou Saint couldn''t break it." "Even 6-Star Dou Saint couldn''t break it?" The threedies were dumbfounded. [But you could, right Host?] Alicia suddenly questioned Baek Ain. Baek Ain smiled and didn''t reply to Alicia''s question. He was eager to get a chance to experience one hundred reincarnations but chose to wait for the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree to reveal itself first. He also wants to make a small debut for Behemoth Paradise. "The barrier will disappear in a week." Baek Ain added calmly. "In the meantime, I want to absorb the Three Thousand Burning me." "Follow me." Lan Rou smiled slightly. ... ... In the depth of Pill Realm, another space is "actually." connected to it. It was called Star Region, a ce with deep, profound star energy and even connected to the void. It is where the Three Thousand Burning me sealed for hundreds if not thousands of years. In a starry field, a purple ze hovered soundlessly. A pair of draconic eyes opened upon sensing four unfamiliar presences, giving off a dangerous gleam. The starry field shook violently, bing a massive creature with deep purple scales and bat-like wings. ROAR!! An angry dragon''s roar echoed in the Star Region. Chapter 180: Three Thousand Burning Flame vs Golden Crows Divine Flame Chapter 180: Three Thousand Burning me vs Golden Crow''s Divine me --- Chapter 177 --- Baek Ain entered the Star Region with Lan Rou on the lead, observing the confined space amusingly. Star Region is a remarkable space with a nearly endless supply of Star Energy, but this ce was too unstable. One could literally see void cracks one after another in this ce. Since this ce looks abandoned and has poor maintenance, the Three Thousand Burning me is bound to go berserk and ransack everything in this ce sooner orter. Aih, the wonder of Dou Saint never ceases to surprise Baek Ain. But again, some people never take responsibility for their power. With great poweres great responsibility. Although Baek Ain severely doubts this quote, Uncle Ben''s words aren''t really incorrect. "Xuan Yi, have you ever met the Pill Tower Ancestor?" Baek Ain suddenly asked as he recalled a prominent character behind this faction. Xuan Yi nodded and replied, "I did meet him once." "But that was a long time ago." "I assumed he had already taken another identity." "Another identity?" Qing Lin tilted her head in confusion. Xuan Yi smiled slightly and exined, "Pill Tower Ancestor is the founder of our Pill Tower. Before his death, He refined a strange medicine pill that absorbed a trace of his spirit." "After that, the pill transformed into a new sentient being. Guarding the Pill Tower every time a disaster struck." "The Ancestor left from time and time, roaming the world. His favorite thing to do is to find pregnant women whose babies experienced unfortunate events and lost their lives." "Of course, his target wasn''t the pregnant women, but the babies themselves." "After finding a baby who has died early, the Ancestor will enter the pregnant woman''s womb using a special method to turn into an ordinary baby." "He will be born, grow, and live as another person until that body finally dies. Only then will he leave, and the Ancestor described it as experiencing life." "Eh... T-That''s out of my expectation." Qing Linmented in disbelief. "To rece other children like that." Xuan Yi shook her head and added, "It might sound weird, but every time the Ancestor does this. The family he reincarnated into will strike fortune for three if not ten generations." "Not to mention Ancestor always ensures his new parents'' happiness while sealing his memory as the Pill Tower Ancestor." "He once said, Being filial is one way to yield good karma." "Well, thest time I saw him was less than seventy years ago." Xuan Yi recalled her memories. Lan Rou heard Xuan Yi''s story and mumbled something to herself. After all, she has reincarnated four times, including this lifetime when she met Baek Ain. "Experiencing life." She has an enlightened look on her face. Something inside Lan Rou broke and cleared a path for her, making the white-haired beauty enter a trance-like state. Baek Ain noticed this and told the otherdies to lower their voices. He observed her change with True Ashen''s Eyes and smiled, finding this random conversation triggered Lan Rou''s chance to break through. It was so sudden and random. ''It seems she wouldn''t need Bodhisattva''s Seed.'' Baek Ain rubbed his chin, thinking about something. "Hmm?" Baek Ain sensed a massive presenceing to their location. He maintained hisid-back stance and peeked at Lan Rou. The intense heates to their faces, making Xuan Yi nervous. "Master, It''s..." Xuan Yi called Baek Ain as a purple glow approached them quickly. "The Three Thousand Burning me." Baek Ain finished her words. "Don''t worry. I''ll handle it." ROOOOOOOOOARR!! A purple-scaled dragon roared at them. Its body is enormous, covering the entire field of Baek Ain''s vision. And its red-slitted eyes stared at them with disdain, exploding with killing intent. "Intruders!" "How dare you enter this king''s domain!" The cold voice echoed throughout the Star Region, making the space tremble. Lan Rou slowly returned to her normal state as she blinked a few times, witnessing the Three Thousand Burning me''s sudden appearance. "It''s here already?" She frowned solemnly. Baek Ain waved his hand casually, "Go, take Qing Lin and Xuan Yi with you." "I''d like to see this little me ability." "Okay." Lan Rou hasn''t fully absorbed her enlightenment. So, she wasn''t in an optimal state to fight something like Three Thousand Burning me. "Let''s go!" Xuan Yi and Qing Lin nodded, retreating behind Lan Rou. Qing Lin nced back and saw her mighty lover''s broad back, feeling his utter confidence. "You must win." She sends a voice transmission. BOOM! Baek Ain''s body burst out with a brilliant golden me. An image of Golden Crow manifested and let a majestic cry out, summoning three identical suns in the Star Region. The three identical suns shone, emitting terrifying destruction force. Xuan Yi''s eyes trembled in surprise. She could feel the golden me Baek Ain wielded was much stronger than any me she had ever seen! Qing Lin watched Baek Ain pull his right arm back, giving her a V sign. Soon, their vision was "thoroughly." covered by a bright golden light. ... "Human, your me irritates me!" The Three Thousand Burning me roared at Baek Ain. "Give it to me or die!" Baek Ain smiled, "If it irritates you, why did you want it?" "Sounds like someone is coveting my possession." ROAR! "Detestable Human!" The Three Thousand Burning me opened its mouth, revealing a sharp tooth made of fire crystal. Baek Ain wasn''t dumb. The Three Thousand Burning me is obviously attracted to the Golden Crow''s Divine me due to its nature. Golden Crow is a divine beast birthed in the core of the Primordial Sun, an ancient star. It wields and governs the power of the Primordial Sun, which is "inherently." aligned to the Three Thousand Burning me birthed in outer space where stars are very abundant. The Three Thousand Burning me probably thought of using Golden Crow''s Divine me to evolve, bing strong enough to escape this prison-like Star Region. However, how could Baek Ain let the Three Thousand Burning me do so? He wants to tame this Heavenly me and make it mine. After all, the Three Thousand Burning me has formed its spirituality and a capable sentient being. Unlike the Fallen Heart me and Six Path Reincarnation me, the Three Thousand Burning me developed its spirituality since its birth and became strong enough to this very stage. And not to mention the ability to grant Undying Body, which is better than Fallen Heart me''s increased speed in cultivation and Six Path Reincarnation me''s unpredictable reincarnation cycle ability. As for why the Three Thousand Burning me has the form of a dragon, Baek Ain knows the Ancestor of the Ancient Void Dragon discovered it when it was an infant and left behind the "Dragon Seal.", which caused it to take this current form. If Baek Ain had to estimate the Three Thousand Burning me''s strength, even a group of 1-Star Dou Saint would have a difficult time. Ordinary 1-Star Dou Saint, that is. Baek Ain was actually surprised that the passive [King of me] didn''t work on the Three Thousand Burning me. Maybe it has something to do with it being 9th Ranked in Heavenly me Ranking. "As expected of the top ten Heavenly me." "DIE!" The Three Thousand Burning me sent a fiery w made of its me. Baek Ain shook his head and waved his hand, turning a handful of golden me into a knife. [Parry] BAM! Baek Ain kicked the air and rushed toward the Heavenly me''s face. He clenched his fist and let the Golden Crow''s Divine me strengthen his muscles. The power of one hundred Ancient Mammoths activated. Baek Ain''s movement was too quick, and the Heavenly me''s massive body didn''t allow it to dodge. BOOM! Baek Ain sends the Three Thousand Burning me flying. A loud explosion can be heard from miles away as the massive purple dragon made of me crashes onto a floating stone. ROAR! The Three Thousand Burning me let out a furious roar. A purple-ck me burned the surrounding area, creating a domain of destruction. Of course, Baek Ain won''t stay idle when faced with this. "Seventh Stage: Yellow Spring Ashes." A golden ring of fire spread from Baek Ain and burned the air, creating yellow ashes that flew everywhere. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!! Two domains shed fiercely. Star Region violently shook as the heat released from the two domains was too much. Baek Ain''s domain is much smaller than the Three Thousand Burning me''s. However, thetter discovered something absurd. ''How could this be!'' The Heavenly me was shocked. His domain was "actually." lost to this human! The moment Three Thousand Burning me made contact with the Golden Crow''s Divine me, it actually felt threatened. And a momentter, the little golden domain actually swallowed its noble me. How ridiculous! Baek Ain smiled in amusement, watching the Heavenly me bewildered by the Golden Crow''s Divine me. After all, this is the me Baek Ain had carefully cultivated for years. How could it be ordinary? As Baek Ain''s cultivation base soared, the Golden Crow''s Divine me became stronger. "You forced me to do this, human!" "I''d not y around anymore!" "Take this and die!" "..." Baek Ain sighed. This Heavenly me talks too much and is not cute at all. At least Fallen Heart me and Gnome could do "OwO." from time to time and entertain Baek Ain. The Three Thousand Burning me''s draconic body shed and became smaller rapidly, reducing its size to thirty meters long. However, the power it contained became more tyrannical. The Heavenly me opened its mouth and spewed fire breath that could annihte anyone below Dou Saint Realm to ashes. Baek Ain watched the me spread over several kilometers and prevented him from running away. But why would he run away? One of the three identical suns Baek Ain summoned earlier hovered over his right hand. "Eighth Stage: zing Sunray." A concentrated ray erupted from the sun, cutting through the fire breath the Three Thousand Burning me unleashed. Extreme mes like the zing sun rays pierced the space and struck the Three Thousand Burning me''s body. "N-No!" The Heavenly me panicked. It was toote. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGHHH!" The Three Thousand Burning me tried everything to run and gritted his teeth. A tiny dragon, the Heavenly me''s Core, ejected and escaped sessfully. Sessful until a hand grabbed it. "H-Human!" The Three Thousand Burning me acted timidly before Baek Ain, who caught it. Baek Ain chuckled, "I got you." "Do you want to run away?" "Y-Yes. Will you let me away?" "Nope." Baek Ain pointed his finger at the Three Thousand Burning me and sent a small red butterfly. It wasn''t an ordinary butterfly because it was the 9th Stage of the Record of Burning World. "Ninth Stage: Red Butterfly." It''s a Soul-Type Attack, which is very effective against beings who have gained a spirituality and are sentient. "UGYAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" "PAIN! PAIN!" "SO MUCH PAIN, STOP! PLEASE STOP!" "AAAAAHHH!" After a while, the Red Butterfly disappeared. "Ha... Ha..." The Heavenly me breathed heavily. "H-Human..." "Human?" Baek Ain narrowed his eyes and smirked at the Heavenly me, sending a chill to its nonexistent spine. "It seems you need a little more education." "Don''t worry. I''ll teach you slowly..." The Heavenly me''s draconic eyes widened as it roared, "W-Wait, NOOOOOO!!" Chapter 181: Yi Xians Breakthrough and Handsome Rewards Chapter 181: Yi Xian''s Breakthrough and Handsome Rewards --- Chapter 178 --- Three hourster. After an extensive yet not-too-long warm therapy and friendly education, the Three Thousand Burning me, or what Baek Ain called "Little Dragon." now has started calling him Master. Ultimately, Little Dragon knew just how benevolent Baek Ain was. Baek Ain made a spiritual pact with Little Dragon, obtaining its me and Unique Ability to absorb the power of the stars. After a continuous absorption, Baek Ain would eventually attain the "Three Thousand Star Constitution." or what is widely known as the "Undying Body." by converting the power of the stars into Life Force. Yes, with this ability, no one could kill him in this world theoretically. His body is nearly immortal. And His soul is permanently protected by Soul Protection. The only problem is his spirit. Although Baek Ain believed in his strong will, an existence like the Goddess of Opportunity could wipe him instantly. He wasn''t afraid of death by any means, but he has a big family now. He couldn''t bear to part from them. ''For this little guy, I might look powerful and mighty, but I''m just as helpless as sentient Heavenly me.'' Baek Ain nced at the Three Thousand Burning me, who had taken the form of a pocket-sized dragon on his right shoulder. Baek Ain sighed and looked up at the sky. One hundred reincarnations. This method will definitely strengthen Baek Ain''s Soul and Spirit to another level. Baek Ain stepped out of the Star Region and saw a purple blur approaching him. Quasi Ultra Instinct activated, allowing Baek Ain to dodge without thinking much. Someone crashed onto the ground. Baek Ain turned around and saw the stretched purple fabric by the fabulous peachy rear pointed at his face. He recognized this sight many times and smiled, hearing a small moan from the ground. "Uugh, why did you dodge?" An annoyed yet charming voice brushed Baek Ain''s ears. Baek Ain watched Yi Xian roll around and protested at him. Heughed her protest off and extended his hand, "Who told you to sneak around and pounce at me? You forgot my instinct is always sharp." "Hmph." Yi Xian snorted, grabbing Baek Ain''s arm. Of course, she has to get even. Yi Xian pulled Baek Ain down and made him fall on her chest. She locked his arms and hugged him tightly, rolling around on the ground several times. Baek Ain''s face darkened as he helplessly sighed. After Yi Xian got her payback, she posed her hands on her hips andughed victoriously. Not far away, Xuan Yi''s jaw dropped. Is this really the demoness who poisoned her and the entire Pill Tower months ago? Xuan Yi rubbed her eyes to confirm this sight, and Qing Lin decided to say some fun facts. "Older Sister Xian only did this to Hubby." "She is always cold to others, but to us, especially hubby, she''d banter and warm up." "Well, hubby saved Older Sister Xian''s life and gave her a chance to live normally, so it''s understandable." "Oops, did I say too much?" Qing Lin covered her mouth and giggled. Xuan Yi looked at Baek Ain and Xian Yi, finding them quite a couple. But then Xuan Yi shook her head because a weak person like her wouldn''t understand the mindset of this couple. One is a demoness with terrifying poison that could wipe an entire kingdom easily. The other is a mysterious ruler with exceptional Alchemy Skills and a Cultivation base beyondmon sense. Xuan Yi pulled Baek Ain''s cheeks and rubbed her chin, sending a familiar presence from him. "Why did you feel like that annoying fire dragon?" Baek Ain chuckled, "You mean this." Snapping his finger, Little Dragon appeared andnded on his right shoulder. "Three Thousand Burning me?!" "How could you end in this cute form?" Yi Xian picked Little Dragon up and swayed it around like a doll. "..." Little Dragon''s eyes twitched when it heard Yi Xian''sment. The education Baek Ain implemented lingered in the Little Dragon''s soul, making it shiver involuntarily. So, faced with Yi Xian''s question, it could only reply, "I decided to follow Master now, so my big body is inconvenient." It was true, considering Little Dragon''s previous form. But Little Dragon also couldn''t utter the matter of Baek Ain bullying it into this state. It might have be Baek Ain''s ve or pet, yet it still wants to salvage some pride left. Baek Ain noticed Little Dragon''sst attempt to show pride and didn''t push the matter too much. He already tamed it, after all. Then, Baek Ain sensed Yi Xian''s cultivation base. ''Yi Xian, she has reached the early stage of Half-Saint Realm? Wow....'' It was surprising because before parting from the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe, Yi Xian, and Yafei hadn''t even reached the Dou Venerate Realm. Lan Rou reached the peak of the Half-Saint Realm, which is understandable as she possessed the experience of her first life. Yet, In just a few months, the possessor of the Heavenly Poison Body sessfully caught up to the early stage of the Half-Saint Realm. Maybe it has something to do with her Nether Poison me, a suitable catalyst for Yi Xian''s growth. Although the Nether Poison Realm isn''t the best Heavenly me, it''s still ranked 20th and has extreme poison. For Yi Xian, it''s the best resource for her cultivation. And don''t forget the Variant of Behemoth''s bloodline is running in her vein. Baek Ain shook his head and thought, ''At least Yi Xian now has a better path than the original.'' There is still a week before the barrier around the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree disappears, and Baek Ain could still gain more rewards from the Pill Towers. "Where is Rou?" He finally asked Yi Xian upon noticing theck of white-haired beauty around. Yi Xian shrugged, "She entered a seclusion." "It was right when I wanted to go out due to my sessful breakthrough." "What do you think?" She added while unting her cultivation base. Baek Ain smiled and flicked Yi Xian''s forehead, "Don''t be too cocky just because you have sessfully entered Half-Saint Realm. There are better people out there than you." "Tsk." Yi Xian clicked her tongue in annoyance. However, she quickly caught a chain attached to a jewel that appeared around her snowy neck. Her eyes lit up. "I never said I''d not give you a present, though." Baek Ain added, rubbing Yi Xian''s hair gently. "Hmph, at least you are sensible..." Yi Xian let out a happyugh. "Let''s have something to eat first. I haven''t eaten anything for weeks." Baek Ain nodded, "Okay." [Ding! Do you want to Sign In to the Pill Realm?] Alicia''s voice suddenly echoed in his head. ''Sign In!'' [Ding! You have obtained 1x Rebirth Pill''s Recipe, 1x Enlightenment Pill''s Recipe, 5x Stalk of Immortal Phoenix Grass] [Name: Rebirth Pill''s Recipe] [Type: Recipe] [Grade: SSS] [Description: Aplete recipe of how to concoct Rebirth Pill, which is a Divine Pill with the capacity to reincarnate one''s soul and elevate innate talent by leap] [Ingredients: Immortal Phoenix Grass, Bodhisattva Heart, Netherworld''s Essence, and Breath of the World] [Warning: The effect of the Rebirth Pill isn''t instant. There is also a high chance of losing oneself through "Reincarnation."] [Name: Enlightenment Pill] [Type: Recipe] [Grade: SSS] [Description: Aplete recipe of how to concoct an Enlightenment Pill, which is a Quasi-Divine Pill with the capacity to improveprehension] [Ingredients: Bodhisattva Seed, Netherworld''s Water, and Four Clover Divine Grass] [Warning: The effect of the Enlightenment Pill varies from individual to individual. It doesn''t increase one''s strength but opens a path for betterprehension!] [Name: Immortal Phoenix Grass] [Type: Ingredients/Consumption] [Grade: SS+] [Description: An immortal herb that grew after absorbing arge amount of Immortal Phoenix''s Blood. Upon consumption, one could obtain thin Immortal Phoenix''s Bloodline] Baek Ain''s lips curved into a smile because of these rewards. Now, he was more excited to get the Bodhisattva Heart and Seed. Chapter 182: Calm before the Storm Chapter 182: Calm before the Storm --- Chapter 179 --- Less than a week left before the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree exposed itself, and many people tried to forcibly break the barrier around the legendary tree, finding no way through. Under Baek Ain''s order, the Pill Tower ced a Restriction Array around the perimeters of the Pill Region to prevent greedy people from causing chaos. And yes, They also evacuated the civilians. Of course, that doesn''t mean the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree is "automatically." owned by the Pill Tower. The Ancient ns, Magical Beast Tribes, Demonic Factions, and many others have contacted the Pill Tower about this issue. Since the Pill Tower couldn''t refuse their advance as it would be no different than courting death, they proposed for only five people from each faction to visit the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. Five people aren''t much, but considering how many factions exist in the Dou Qi Continent, there would be over a thousand people when the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s barrier vanished. The floating ind that supported the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree is bound to be a bloody battlefield. One week. Everyone who wanted the treasures from the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree prepared themselves for the worst. ... Baek Ain watched the floating ind from the top of the Pill Tower and rubbed his chin in deep thought. A ripple appeared in the Wormhole portal in the city nearby, and Baek Ain nced there and saw some familiar individuals. Xue Rongrong, the Elder of Sun-Swallowing Nether Bird Tribe. Yao Ling, the Elder of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe. (Author note: Don''t be confused between Yao Ling and Yao Ling''er. They are two different people. I added "er." to Baek Ain''s 1st disciple as it would be more endearing and avoid confusion) Yao Ming, the Acting Leader of the ck Corner Region. Number 1 Series or Bai Linglong, the Acting Leader of the Behemoth Paradise. They lead four people each behind them, eagerly wanting to support Baek Ain''s n. Unfortunately, Baek Ain''s concubines in the Fallen Orchid Sect didn''t join as they decided to improve the sect and themselves with the legacy of the Yin Yang Orchid n. Cai Lin and Yafei also couldn''t participate in this matter as the condition of the Northern West Region needs to stabilize first. They could not afford to fight over the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree and left the Northern West Region unattended. Baek Ain was about to wave his hand at them when Alicia''s voice suddenly warned him. [Host, He''s here!] Baek Ain halted his hand and checked the system map, seeing a bright dot mark stopping several miles away from the Pill Tower. He activated Origin Ashen''s Eyes and followed the direction, discovering two people in a dark robe. There is also an ethereal being hovering between them. "Xiao Yan." Baek Ain smirked slightly. "As expected of the protagonist, he also wants to covet the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree just like the original story." The setting might have changed, considering the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree was supposed to appear in the Ancient Wastnd Region. Yet here we are, in the Pill Region. "Oh, and they are gone." Baek Ain watched Xiao Yan and hispanion disappear into thin air. The red dot in the Pill Region Map Alicia showed also vanished. "Did they notice my gaze?" He raised his brow but then shook his head. Although Xiao Yan has a Dou Saint on his side, that Dou Saint couldn''t possibly sense Baek Ain''s presence. It likely has something to do with a woman''s intuition because the Dou Saint is a Female Ghost. As dumb as it sounds, Baek Ain feels his guess was correct. ... Outside of the Pill Region, inside a dark cavern, Xiao Yan and hispanionnded on the ground with a solemn expression. "Why did you pull us back!" Xiao Yan screamed at the Female Ghost. "With your strength, we could easily enter the Floating Ind!" The Female Ghost shook her head and replied, "It''s not that simple." "Although I could try to break the barrier, it doesn''t stop others from stopping us. Just now, I felt a gaze focused on us." "Since I felt we were getting targeted, I decided to retreat..." "It was dangerous..." "That might be just your feeling!" Xiao Yan didn''t want to lose in the conversation and berated her instead. Beside Xiao Yan, the newly revived Yao Chen sighed andmented while shaking his head, "Calm down, Xiao Yan." "I was once a Half-Saint, so you shouldn''t doubt her instinct as a Dou Saint who is higher than I am." "I knew you were anxious to grow and prove yourself to the world. But remember, being too hasty isn''t good for your growth." Xiao Yan clenched his hand and gritted his teeth. After stealing the Miraculous Medicinal Pill from the Gu n, he was "constantly." tracked by countless people. They wanted the bounty on his head. Only by bing more powerful could Xiao Yan prove himself to the Gu n and take Gu Xun''er back! He''d prove how fortunate the Gu n was to have such a good son-inw like him. His teacher''s status as the 9th Alchemist also would eliminate the wrongdoings. It also includes the matter of Fallen Heart me escaping. Xiao Yan believed that. "Fine..." Xiao Yan heaved, exhaling the turbid air from his chest. "I''ll meditate. Notify me when the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s barrier disappears." As Xiao Yan sat down and meditated, three wisps of mes(white, red, and yellow) came from his body. If Baek Ain saw Xiao Yan''s state, he would be surprised to see the protagonist with three Heavenly mes. Even though his eventful fortune got taken away, Xiao Yan''s luck still allows him to experience a fortuitous encounter and be stronger. Well, it would be weird if he didn''t get any fortuitous encounter when there is a mysterious Female Ghost with the cultivation of Dou Saint. Yao Chen shook his head helplessly and sat not far from Xiao Yan, meditating to recover his former cultivation base. Meanwhile, the mysterious Female Ghost casts a wary gaze in the Pill Tower''s direction. ''Just what was that gaze...'' ... The guests from far away arrived at the Pill Tower, and they immediately greeted Baek Ain. "Saint!" Xue Rongrong uttered with an excited smile. "Ain!" Yao Ling added with a grin. "de Master!" Yao Ming bowed to Baek Ain. "Tower Master!" Bai Linglong(Series: 1) kneeled. Baek Ain smiled warmly at them and replied, "Wee, wee everyone." "Yao Ming, Number 1, get up." "Let''s go inside." He continued, leading them into the Pill Tower. Baek Ain caught up with them for an hour, enjoying tea and snacks, before returning to his room. He has a tight schedule, after all. But meeting with these people elevates his mood. Baek Ain checked his disciple and discovered Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''er could form their Lightning Armor already. He was satisfied and told them to work harder. If they keep this pace, He''d bring them to the Floating Indter. Returning to his room, Baek Ain summoned the Three Thousand Burning me and stared at the Little Dragon. "Let''s start, Little Dragon. I want to see how powerful the Three Thousand Star Constitution/Undying Body is." "Are you sure, Master? It''s going to be painful..." Little Dragon gazed at Baek Ain. "Are you questioning my decision?" Baek Ain narrowed his eyes at the Heavenly me. "I didn''t dare! I didn''t dare!" "Forgive me, don''t bully me again!" Little Dragon covered its head with its little hand. [Wow, What a bully~!] Alicia teased Baek Ain. "..." Baek Ain. "Just do it." Little Dragon nodded and enveloped the whole room in dark purple me, breaking Baek Ain''s body with the extreme heat of stars. Baek Ain has already possessed extreme Life Force due to attaining the Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique. Now, he wondered what would happen when the Undying Body merged into it. "Not enough, increase the me''s intensity!" "O-Okay!" Little Dragon panicked. And that is Baek Ain''s schedule for the next six days. At the beginning of the day, he''d roam around the Pill Realm and Star Region, signing in to get precious rewards. In the following hours, he would spend quality time with his lovers and temper his body with the Three Thousand Burning me. Baek Ain obtained rare Pill Recipes, Dou Techniques, and the ingredients for the Rebirth Pill and Enlightenment Pill,cking the Bodhisattva Heart and Bodhisattva Seeds. At the end of the 4th Day, Baek Ain attained the infamous Undying Body and obtained two new skills. [Ding! You have attained the early stage of "Undying Body."] [Ding! Due to Special Physique: Undying Body, you obtained Passive Skills: Star''s Absorption and Star''s Vitality] After attaining the Undying Body, Baek Ain could feel an endless supply of Life Force. Even his Healing Factor''s effect boosted to the limit, allowing him to regenerate instantly. Still, Baek Ain wasn''t satisfied. Until the day of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s revealing, Baek Ain tempered his body with other Heavenly mes and raised the Undying Body to the Intermediate Stage. Sixth Day. Baek Ain stood in the room, shirtless. His muscles and skin seemingly gained a ck starry gleam, shing with a purple hue. An image of 1,000 Ancient Mammoths appeared in the sky. "This is it." Baek Ain reached the 2-Star Dou Saint Realm, and 1,500 more Ancient Mammoths emerged alongside the previous image, adding the number to 2,500 Ancient Mammoths. Chapter 183: The Hunt of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree Chapter 183: The Hunt of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree --- Chapter 180 --- After solidifying [Undying Body] to the Intermediate Stage, Baek Ain spread his consciousness to the surrounding area of the Pill Tower. Countless people are waiting for the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree to reveal itself. By doing rough counting, there are over 3,000 people in the area, not counting some who try to hide their presence and act secretly. Baek Ain snorted at their inferior stealth skills, thinking how dumb they could be to hide their presence but not greed. Bodhisattva Ancient Tree is not a simple legendary tree. It has gained spirituality, just like Three Thousand Burning me. No, the legendary tree is even mature as it could allow one to experience one hundred reincarnations. The innate wisdom it possesses should be around Dou God Level. Well, considering there is no Dou God anymore in this continent. No one could escape Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s senses. "Things are getting out of control..." Someonemented beside Baek Ain. Baek Ain gazed at the silver-haired figure, sensing her change after the recent breakthrough. She surpassed her past self and entered the 1-Star Dou Saint Realm. A smile appeared on his face as he teased, "Don''t tell me Orchid Ancestor''s 4th Reincarnation is afraid?" Lan Rou shook her head, "Anyone below 4-Star Dou Saint won''t be my opponent. Don''t worry much. I''m capable of protecting myself." "Oh,e on. You know that wasn''t what I wanted to hear." Baek Ain huffed in letdown. Lan Rou chuckled, "I''m not Qing Lin and Yi Xian, which means bullying me isn''t so easy." "But appreciate your worry. It makes you adorable as you were in the past." "Well, you can bully me in ''another'' way." She smiled, bringing his hand into her soft mountain. "Damn... I almost couldn''t hold myself back." Baek Ain cursed under his breath. "I can''t me anyone for having such a beautiful wife." "But, you''re ying with fire, my Dear Rou." Lan Rou felt Baek Ain enveloping her lips and closed her eyes. His hand squished her breast, making her moan. "Mm~!" As Lan Rou''s tongue intertwined with Baek Ain''s and developed into a sloppy kiss, she hugged him tightly. How long has it been since they kissed this passionately? Lan Rou could sense Baek Ain''s energy rubbing all over her body, even touching sensitive spots. Experiencing this pleasurable sensation, she couldn''t hold her moan like before. "Ahhn~!" After about five minutes, Baek Ain finally left her off. There is a smug grin on his face. With a dreamy look, Lan Rou blushed andined, "My body is hot now!" "I don''t think I can participate in such a state." "Then... Let''s release all that pent-up energy." Baek Ain whispered into her ears like a devil. His voice sounds very inviting. For a woman who experienced how good Baek Ain was in bed, Lan Rou couldn''t resist. She rubbed her thighs and said softly, "Quickie." "A Quickie then." Baek Ain seized her toned rear. God damn, he loved his silver-haired lover. ... Two hourster, someone knocked on Baek Ain''s room. "Master, the barrier will disappear in fifteen minutes." It was Xuan Yi. "Master?" She knocked a few more times. "W-We will be out in a moment." Lan Rou''s weary voice echoed from the other side of the door. "G-! Mmhn... Go!" Xuan Yi was confused. Why did her mistress sound like she was in pain? On the other side of the door, Baek Ain pinned Lan Rou against the door. Sweats ran on their linked bodies, and Lan Rou''s cheeks were rosy as she felt Baek Ain deep inside her. "Oh my, you''re so naughty~!" Baek Ain kissed Lan Rou''s nape, making her shiver in joy. Although they agreed upon a Quickie, they somehow enjoyed themselves more. "AAh... AIN~!" After doing the ''deed.'' Baek Ain and Lan Rou went down, seeing Yi Xian give them stinky eyes. The poisonousdy scoffed and sipped some of those finest wines to elevate her mood. She was mad they didn''t ask her to join. Qing Lin remained unaffected by their brief, intimate action. She has had a fair share of affection for a few months. "How is the tree?" Baek Ain broke the awkwardness. Xuan Yi opened her mouth and replied, "It was about to open." "And as you ordered, we have ced designated entries around the floating ind with scanning arrays." "Anyone who uses ''alternative'' routes will get marked, but they won''t notice it immediately." "Of course." Baek Ain shrugged casually. After all, he was the one who created these arrays. He nced at Yi Xian and consoled her, "Okay, stop with the pout." "After this, I''ll try something to increase your Nether Poison me''s potency." "And extra time?" Yi Xian added to her part. She gave him a stubborn look, which means ''No.'' is not the answer she wants. "Yes, and extra time." Baek Ain swore with a nod. Yi Xian let out a big smile as she jumped and hugged Baek Ain. "We will have so much funter~!" Meanwhile, Baek Ain shook his head inwardly. He doesn''t make this sound horrible, but the cultivation world''s women are easy to handle except for the ''special'' cases like yandere. Well, this was the headache that hade from having a harem. Baek Aoin could only deal with it. [It''s your fate, Host!] [The DAO OF HAREM has chosen you!] Alicia teased with her profound knowledge. Baek Ain gave the system side eyes roll and said, "Yi Xian, since you and Rou will lead the Pill Tower. I advise you to clear your hearts from any greedy thoughts." This world is an alternative universe, without a doubt. It also means the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree will either get corrupted or changed drastically. "Well, love you two." Baek Ain smiled, kissing his two beautiful lovers on the forehead. Yi Xian and Lan Rou watched Baek Ain walking away with Qing Lin and nced at each other. "So, are you still weak down there?" Yi Xian suddenly uttered, returning to her usual yfulness. Lan Rouughed weakly, "I can''t defeat him alone, you know that." "And to your question, I''m weak for now, but it should be fine as the regeneration kicks in soon..." "As monstrous as always, our husband is." Yi Xian smacked her lips. "He is." Lan Rou nodded in agreement. ... Baek Ain used [Chaotic Mask of the Jester] and returned to the dignified Teacher Lin Feng. Qing Lin also used her transformation ability. "Let''s fetch my lovely disciples." He said with a chuckle. Qing Lin shook her head gently andmented, "In the future, I''m wondering... Will you tell them the truth or not?" "Why so sudden?" Baek Ain nced at her. Qing Lin sighed, "It''s nothing. At this point, having more harem members won''t hurt us." Baek Ain pinched Qing Lin''s cheeks and replied, "It depends on the future events. Your husband will follow the flow." "Unless something ridiculous happened and made me change the n." "Like?" Qing Lin tilted her head. She knew Baek Ain was a very cautious person. A few years ago, he racked his brain to defeat Queen Medusa, now known as Cai Lin, with his irregr n. Baek Ain walked to the lower floor of Pill Tower, "Like a certain rat-like fellow with mysterious ghost and bullshit luck." "Rat?" Left confused, Qing Lin stares at Baek Ain''s back with a frown. Baek Ain and Qing Lin arrived at the lower floor, meeting with the three beautiful disciples. They have been training diligently and exploring the city nearby. That''s until the matter of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree ruins their short adventure. "Teacher!" X3. They greeted Baek Ain with a charming smile. Baek Ain waved his hand, "Any of you want to visit the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree?" Hearing this offer, Yao Ling''er immediately raised her hand and answered with bright eyes, "Me, Teacher. Me!" "Me too!" Huo Zhi was interested in the legendary tree that made everyone drool like fools. Gu Xun''er wasn''t like her senior sisters. She stared at her handsome teacher and asked, "It would be dangerous, right?" "With me around, no one will touch my disciple." Baek Ain reassured them while patting his chest. Gu Xun''er witnessed Baek Ain''s power when he fought the Lei n''s Patriarch. Her heart pounded in excitement when hearing his care toward them. It makes her and the other two feel special. "When will we go?" Huo Zhi inquired. Baek Ain checked the barrier with his superior sense and answered casually, "The barrier around the area of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree will disappear in 4-! No, three minutes." "Three minutes." Huo Zhi rubbed her chin. "Then, we will prepare ourselves quickly, Teacher." Baek Ain told them he would be waiting on the balcony, overseeing the outside with his eyes. "Damn, this ce is crowded." The ground and sky are ''literally'' filled with people. Each group has five people, just like the Pill Tower and other factions agreed upon. But some people still bring over ten people, gaining attention. "Are they?" Baek Ain narrowed his eyes. "Demonic Faction." "Teacher, we are ready." Yao Ling''er led her fellow disciples out. They are ''currently.'' wearing white and ck robes, covering their faces with masks. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! A loud explosion urred at the floating ind. The barrier around the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree broke, sending a gust of extreme wind everywhere. Weak people are ''thoroughly.'' swept away, and the stronger ones are rooted in their position. [Ding! You have triggered a quest!] [Name: Heroine, Open your eyes!] [Objective: Destroy Xiao Yan''s image in Gu Xun''er heart] [Reward: Bodhisattva''s Heart x3, Bodhisattva''s Seed x15, Perk: Protagonist Halo''s Nullification(Upgradeable)] [Failure: Unknown] [Do you want to ept the quest?] [Yes/No] "..." Baek Ain. ''Alicia.'' ''Why did this quest sound personal?'' [I don''t know] ''How suspicious...'' [...] ''Well, only a dumb person would reject such a good quest.'' ''Also, that perk. I need it.'' ''So, ept the quest!'' Baek Ain stretched slightly and hummed, "Well..." "Here we go!" Chapter 184: Blessed Heavens Bowl Chapter 184: Blessed Heaven''s Bowl --- Chapter 181 --- On a massive floating ind, countless masters roamed and searched for the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s genuine body. Baek Ain and hispanions strolled around like it was a park. Some groups have encountered them, and each ended up horribly. "Woah, so violent." Yao Ling''er poked a defeated Dou Qi Practitioner with a stick. "Teacher, this ce is more dangerous than I thought." Baek Ain chuckled, "Everyone wants a piece of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, sopetitiveness is pumped to the highest level right now." "We have better odds staying on the outer ringpared to people who rush to the center like fools they are." "Panic." Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''er murmured simultaneously. "They panic because the heart and seed of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree possess too much of a value." Huo Zhi gazed at the far ahead. Her n members also visited this floating ind. Gu Xun''er sighed helplessly, "Just a speck of hope was enough for these people to throw their lives." "I mean, who wouldn''t? Let''s not mention the Bodhisattva Heart first. One chance of bing Dou Saint increased by a leap with just Bodhisattva Seed alone." "Well, let''s start with your small tasks." Baek Ain pulled out Roc''s Spine and ced it on his back. "Ling''er, grab any medicinal herbs or ingredients you saw on the way." "Identify them and report to me in three hours." "Zhi''er, you may fight Magical Beasts in the area. I tasked you to kill at least five hundred of them, and each target must be Rank 7 or above." "As for Xun''er, you stay on my side and refine this crystal." He added while throwing a ck crystal ball at Gu Xun''er. Gu Xun''er caught the ball and sucked a cold breath, "A-Abyssal Core, one of the hardest materials to refine under Dou Venerate Realm." "Can you do it?" Baek Ain teased her with a smile. "I''ll try." Gu Xun''er answered weakly. "Not a very positive answer, but good enough." "What about you two? Do you have any problem with my orders?" "No." Yao Ling''er responded calmly. "No. Maybe I was too excited after hearing the fight, hehe." Huo Zhi giggled as she clenched her slender hand. "Well, go." Baek Ain waved his hand and ced soul marks on his disciples so he could help them when dangers appeared. "We will be back soon, Teacher~!" Yao Ling''er faded with blue-colored electricity. Huo Zhi also nodded and vanished, but her electricity was crimson red. Gu Xun''er stared at the ck crystal ball and summoned her me, refining the material slowly. As the two disciples went toplete their tasks, Baek Ain brought Qing Lin and Gu Xun''er to the east area of the floating ind. They faced several Magical Beasts and subdued them. "Uh, there is something unpleasant ahead." Qing Lin''s nose twitched as she smelled something in the atmosphere. "Yes." Even Gu Xun''er frowned and agreed with Qing Lin. Baek Ain looked far ahead with Origin Ashen Eyes and discovered arge amount of Heaven and Earth''s essence. He smacked his lips and nced at the two, "It''s a treasure." "Let''s check it." They went to the smelly area and discovered a massiveke ofva. Weirdly, theva released intense sulfuric smells and glowing orangish-yellow light that was unpleasant for one''s senses. "Hmm, what is this ce called?" "I don''t have any memory of it..." [You''re lucky, Host] Alicia suddenly replied. [This thing is called Blessed Heaven''s Bowl. It was ''actually'' created due to the condensation of Magical Beasts'' bloodline and Heaven and Earth''s energy] [Upon absorbing it, there is a rge'' chance your bloodline would evolve or just be stronger] [Don''t mind the unpleasant smells. It''s a ''merely'' defect of too much bloodline piling up at the bottom of the Blessed Heaven''s Bowl] [I rmend you absorb 70% of Blessed Heaven''s Bowl] ''Why not all?'' [About that, absorbing more than 70% would cause you to get bloodline''s resentment of a hundred thousand, if not millions, of Magical Beasts] ''I''m not afraid of the spiritual attack left behind by dead things, Alicia.'' Baek Ain shook his head helplessly. This system of his is looking down on him too much. [Because it''s not a spiritual attack, Host!] [Jeez, bloodline''s resentment is condensed bloodline''s curse. It affects your body, not your mind or soul] [Trust me, leave the 30% behind] Alicia confidently said. Baek Ain shrugged, "Okay then." He didn''t n to take everything for himself anyway. There are also Qing Lin, Lan Rou, and Yi Xian on the floating ind. "It seems like we have some visitors." He nced far ahead and noticed they weren''t the only ones who discovered this ce. "Let me handle it." Qing Lin said while summoning several serpent-type Magical Beasts from her pupils. Intense green light enveloped the Blessed Heaven''s Bowl, and everyone was ''suddenly'' swarmed by countless powerful Magical Beasts. Gu Xun''er covered her mouth in shock, "Master''s Wife, I don''t know that you''re this powerful." Qing Lin smiled and responded, "Even though I don''t like fighting, if it''s for my husband, I''m willing to do anything." "He has done more than this." "Anything..." Gu Xun''er mumbled. She recalled when her big brother Xiao Yan saved her from a bully when they were young, but that person is no longer the same. Painful, very painful. Gu Xun''er remembered thest time she met Xiao Yan at the Jia Nan Academy. He ran away from the prison, leaving her behind. "Sorry, Xun''er. But I must go..." Gu Xun''er closed her eyes and felt someone rubbing her head. "Teacher?" Baek Ain put a smile on his handsome face and asked, "Why look so down?" "It''s nothing..." Gu Xun''er replied weakly. "Don''t worry, Xun''er. I would never leave you behind." Baek Ain seemingly read her mind. "This is my responsibility after taking you as my disciple." After that, Baek Ain walked to the Blessed Heaven''s Bowl and absorbed theva into his palm. The Heaven and Earth''s energy, alongside the rampant bloodline, coursed into his veins, circting rapidly. Baek Ain could feel the Ashen-Eyed Behemoth''s bloodline be much thicker within a few breaths, gaining immense vitality. He sighed, "That''s seventy percent." "Theke still looks the same, though." [Of course, you absorbed the essence, not theke] Alicia retorted him. ''Okay, okay, chill, Alicia.'' Baek Ain''s mouth twitched. He nced at Qing Lin and said, "Wifey, your turn." "Absorb 1/3 of it." "But it is smelly..." Qing Lin pouted slightly. Baek Ain chuckled, "Hehe, just block your smelling sense and absorb it." "Okay..." After some reassurance, Qing Lin nodded and went to theke, mimicking Baek Ain''s method of absorbing the essence. Of course, she was not as smooth as Baek Ain. "Do you want to absorb the essence as well, Xun''er?" Baek Ain asked his third disciple. "No, I don''t think thiske will benefit me. My hand is still full with your task already, Teacher." Gu Xun''er showed him that she was still refining the Abyssal Crystal. "Is that so?" Baek Ain sat down and checked the system''s map. Xiao Yan is currently on the other side of the floating ind. Baek Ain wasn''t worried he wouldn''t meet the protagonist because they''d eventually encounter each other in the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s main body. ''Oh yeah, I should tell Lan Rou and Yi Xian about the Blessed Heaven''s Bowl.'' Baek Ain immediately contacts his other wives. He whistled peacefully, "We just entered and are up to a good start already." Chapter 185: Heavenly Feather Sect Chapter 185: Heavenly Feather Sect --- Chapter 182 --- One hourter. Everyone is still crawling out of the maze created by the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. Some groups have died, and the rest are either tired or lucky enough to get rewards like rare medicinal herbs. "Well, some people overestimate their own abilities." Baek Ain meditated near the Blessed Heaven''s Bowl and felt the atmosphere had be bloody. Blood Qi in the floating ind increased by 23% in an hour. Anyone who cultivated blood-based Dou Techniques is probably the happiest in this oue. That includes Baek Ain, who cultivated Ancestor''s Blood Marks Art. Yet, he didn''t like others'' blood as they weren''t strong enough to support his Ten-Ringed Divine Blood Diagram. His Sage Body is different from other Dou Saints, to begin with. "Done absorbing the essence?" Baek Ain contacts Lan Rou and Yi Xian, who stays on the other side of the Blessed Heaven''s Bowl. ''Mm, thanks for telling us about this.'' Yi Xian replied. ''Yes, I could feel my blood be stronger than before.'' Lan Rou shortly after. Baek Ain smiled because it was a good thing for Yi Xian and Lan Rou to strengthen their Variant Behemoth''s bloodline. Their bloodline possessed such a massive potential. "Teacher, we are back!" Yao Ling''er excitedly greeted them as she walked out from the bushes. She has a pleasant medicinal aroma lingering around. Huo Zhi followed from behind with a massive boar on her shoulders. The red-haireddy doesn''t look injured after killing so many Magical Beasts, meaning her body was strong enough to handle Dou Venerate. They are growing fast. "I''m done as well." Gu Xun''er sighed in relief. She brought her hands up and revealed a beautiful-looking ck sphere. Baek Ain seized the sphere and rubbed his chin, "Not bad, you have refined it well." "The purity of this material exceeded 80%." "You shaved the impurities mercilessly, huh?" Gu Xun''er had an embarrassed expression and answered, "It''s my Heavenly me... It is hard to control for a long period." "That''s 4th ranked for you." Baek Ain chuckled while poking her on the forehead. Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly me. This me is ''strictly'' passed down through generations within the Gu n, and very few people can control it. The Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly me can even incinerate Dou God. Legends say that the first user of this me when unleashing its power, can instantly burn down a spatial realm made by a Dou Saint. The current holder of this Heavenly me is Gu Xun''er. Her affinity toward it is near extreme. Unfortunately, she is a female. Females(generally) lean more toward Yin Elements, after all. It affects her control over the Heavenly me, but Baek Ain is sure she could do it smoothly in the future. It goes the same with Baek Ain''s other disciples. The only exception is Huo Zhi, as she possesses a Fire Lotus Body. "Yao Ling''er, you identified over 300 medicinal herbs. A!" Baek Ain graded his first disciple. "Huo Zhi, you met the quota and even fought Rank 8 Magical Beast. Also, an A!" "As for Gu Xun''er, I''ll give you a B+." Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi pped their hands at each other, Meanwhile, Gu Xun''er sighed and epted this result as good enough for her current level. She wanted an A grade as well, but her skill was poor to reach 90% purity or higher. "Being a Refiner is hard." Gu Xun''er couldn''t help but pout. Baek Ain shook his head gently, "Take things step by step. Your ''basic'' understanding is solid enough to be a renowned Refiner, but it''s not just a matter of making good artifacts." "You also have to put your soul into your crafts." "If you want advice, you can ask your oldest sister." Baek Ain pointed at Yao Ling''er. "She always put her soul into pill-making." ''Hehe, Teacher is praising me~!'' Yao Ling''er giggled in delight. Gu Xun''er nodded, "Understood." "I''m done on my part." Qing Lin walked to them. She has this glistening afterglow that makes the girls envious. "Woah, Master''s Wife, how did you get your skin this good!" Yao Ling''er ran toward Qing Lin. Huo Zhi''s eyes lit up as she followed Yao Ling''er, observing Qing Lin''s creamy baby-like skin. Gu Xun''er cleared her throat and exined the Blessed Heaven''s Bowl to her senior sisters. Listening to her introduction, the twodies are shocked. "There is such a miraculous thing in this world..." "Yes!" After that, they rest for fifteen minutes and continue their journey to the core area of the floating ind. Baek Ain''s Origin Ashen Eyes checked the area and witnessed some Unorthodox Dou Qi Practitioners fighting people two kilometers away. The Unorthodox Practitioners wore pure-white martial robes. They also have this feather-like cloak on their shoulders. They nearly win. "What sect are these people from?" Baek Ain tilted his head. He kicked the air and went to the fighting area, realizing they were fighting over a fruit. "Bitter Veins Grapes. It soothes one''s heart and increases a chance toprehend the wind-based Dou Technique." "Not a bad medicinal material." "Should we steal it, Teacher?" Yao Ling''er was the first to propose this idea. "..." Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''er stared nkly at their senior sister. Aren''t you the star(heiress) of the Yao n? You look no different than a gangster, senior sister. Also, where is your moral? "Hmm, I don''t use the Wind-based Dou Technique very often." Baek Ain answered calmly. "So, no." "Oh, it''s a pity." Yao Ling''er sighed. What do you mean by that? Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''er were speechless. "Hey, you there! Stop!" One of the white-robed fellows shouted at Baek Ain. Baek Ain pointed at himself and returned, "Are you perhaps calling me?" "Yes, Dumbass!" The white-robed fellow arrogantly said. ''Dumbass...'' The three disciples gazed coldly at the guy below and released their killing intent. Yao Ling''er, in particr, looks at this fellow like he is a corpse already. Qing Lin smiled at this sight. Her husband''s disciples are so adorable. They are like puppies who want to defend their owners. In the past, Qing Lin was also the same. However, as she grew older and experienced the real world, she controlled her emotions more carefully. She won''t get agitated easily but would still hold a grudge. Fiery rage means nothing in front of calm, water-like rage. One burns you. And the other downs you in the heaviness of consequence. Baek Ain raised his hand and responded, "Okay, what do you want?" "Do you have any Antidote? One of my brothers was ''unfortunately'' inflicted by a poison de." "Give me one right now if you have it." "Not with that attitude." Baek Ain chuckled leisurely. "I do have an antidote that can deal with that mere poison. However, If you want assistance, don''t use that demanding and arrogant tone..." "I don''t like it." "Hmph! To refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!" The white-robed person snorted. "Give me an Antidote, or You will regret this!" "My Heavenly Feather Sect isn''t something you can afford to offend!" "Heavenly Feather Sect?" Baek Ain ran the name in his head. Heavenly Feather Sect is one of the three ''greatest'' sects in the Demonic Region. Its strength and status are simr to the Jade Demon Sect that made the Yin Yang Orchid n fall years ago. "Oh, you guys are from one of those little sects." Baek Ain mocked yfully. "No wonder you''re so arrogant." "You brought more than five people when the Pill Tower ced a rule down already." "Shut up!" The white-robed person grumbled. Baek Ainughed, "Do you think it has no purpose? A faction could only bring five people to reduce pressure and danger on a group. Pfft, how fool you are." "Damn you, You''re Courting Death!" The white-robed person roared and released 5-Star Dou Ancestor''s cultivation base. Huo Zhi stepped forward and used her Extermination Fire Body. An arc of lightning soared from her foot as she shed with the member of the Heavenly Feather Sect. "Die!" "No, you die..." Huo Zhi clenched her fist and shot the Heavenly Feather Sect''s member in the face, blowing him to the ground. SWOOSH! BAM! "Impossible!" The other members of the Heavenly Feather Sect were shocked. "Anyone who insults my teacher deserves a beating!" Huo Zhi dered while releasing intense heat. Chapter 186: Huo Zhis Prowess and An Unknown Visitor Chapter 186: Huo Zhi''s Prowess and An Unknown Visitor --- Chapter 183 --- Demonic Practitioners from the Heavenly Feather Sect red at Huo Zhi with a shocked expression. The red-haired woman actually sent their senior flying with one punch. Demonic Practitioners'' energy flow was different from that of ''Orthodox'' Dou Qi Practitioners. Their energy flow is ''inherently'' reversed, which leads to the nullification of Orthodox cultivation. They should be at an advantage, but reality ps them hard. Their senior, Wu Chen, is one of Heavenly Feather Sect''s top geniuses. His demonic practice is above that of people in a simr cultivation base. A 7-Star Dou Ancestor. However, he still got beaten to the ground. It isn''t normal! "What? Wanna fight?" Huo Zhi taunted with a smile on her face. "You guys are all bark and no bite." A mocking expression appeared behind her red veil, "Just because you are part of the top Demonic Sects, it doesn''t mean you are at the top. You''re merely clinging to the sect''s glory." "And using the sect''s influence to bully other people." "What a bunch of embarrassing fellows." "Y-You!" The disciple of the Heavenly Feather Sect pointed their fingers at Huo Zhi. They wished nothing but to rip her apart right now. Unfortunately, they have no power to fight her. "You''re Courting Death!" Wu Chen soared from the hole. He has a ferocious expression on his face. Huo Zhi tilted her head, "Oh, you didn''t die?" Wu Chen snorted and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, "Hmph, I admit that your punch was powerful. Still, it''s not enough to defeat me." Puchi! "Pfft," Yao Ling''er chuckled on the side. After a second, she couldn''t contain herughter anymore andughed heartfully. "Hahaha~!" "Master, Master''s wife, Junior sister. Do you hear him?" She wiped the tears fromughing too much and continued, "This is the greatest joke I heard so far." Baek Ain, Qing Lin, and Gu Xun''er also have funny expressions. Although Huo Zhi isn''t one of the strongest people in the world, she has slowly reached that realm. Among Baek Ain''s disciples, Huo Zhi''sbat prowess is the best. It''s not counting the fact Huo Zhi hasn''t used her Red Lotus me and Red Lotus Body, which could enhance her strength even further. "Feather Dance!" Wu Chen roared, causing a flurry of white goose feathers to fly everywhere. There are over a thousand feathers. And each feather is coated with this sharp energy. "Die!" Wu Chen moved like a fleeting shadow, having a storm of feathers around him. "T-This is Heavenly Feather''s Descent!" "One of the sect''s three ultimate techniques!" The disciple of the Heavenly Feather Sect below shouted in surprise. "The more feathers one condenses and controls, the more power this technique could release..." "Senior Brother Wu has already passed 1,000 feathers. It means he could rival 1-Star Dou Venerate already." ''Rival doesn''t mean defeat.'' Baek Ain nced at these ignorant disciples of the Heavenly Feather Sect. He rubbed his chin and mumbled, "But an umtion-type Dou Technique, huh? That''s rare." "I bet condensing those feathers requires a lengthy process." "Now I''m curious about its function." Baek Ain smiled slightly. He told Huo Zhi not to kill Wu Chen, and the red-haireddy nodded immediately. Huo Zhi stared at the iing feather storm and grimaced because beating this guy but not killing him was difficult. Well, she would try something first. Thunder Activation Art. Swoosh! DING! Huo Zhi''s aura changed abruptly. Her long, silky red hair red as electricity surged from her body. Red lightning shed around her, making her look like a Lightning/Thunder Goddess. "1st Layer - Lightning Armor." Huo Zhi whispered, causing the lightning to condense into faint armor. "Well, it seems I''m the only one who hasn''t mastered Thunder Activation Art''s firstyer." Gu Xun''er sighed in defeat. Even though Gu Xun''ermented her fate, she knew well why her Thunder Activation Art wasn''t ''smoothly'' advanced as fast as her senior sisters. Her Heavenly me is too strong. Huo Zhi moved like lightning and crashed against the feather storm straight ahead. "Fool, My Heavenly Feather''s Descent is one of Heavenly Feather Sect''s ultimate techniques." Wu Chen sneered coldly. "You will die-!" "Eh?" SZZZ! The feathers evaporated upon touching Huo Zhi''s lightning armor. She grinned and stretched her hand, grasping Wu Chen''s face. She soared a mile away and mmed him into a mountain. KABOOOOM! The mountain was ''literally'' smashed into smithereens. "So destructive." Qing Linmented while staring at the now-destroyed mountain. "At this point, She could defeat anyone below Dou Venerate Realm effortlessly now." "Hubby, isn''t your Lightning Cmity Divine Art a little too strong?" "Well, what can I say? I''m just that awesome." Baek Ain decided to brag a little. "Come on..." Qing Lin pouted at him. Baek Ain chuckled and didn''t say afterward because Lightning Cmity Divine Art and Thunder Activation Art are powerful Dou Technique he systemized throughout research. It has the potential to rival the Golden Crow''s Record of the Burning World butcks substance and foundation. Remember, potential doesn''t equal raw and ''real'' power. "Ling''er, Xun''er, you two dealt with the people below." Baek Ain ordered his disciple. "Okay!" 2x. Baek Ain teleported to Huo Zhi''s side and stared at the pig-headed Wu Chen. "Poor guy, you beat him this badly." He said with a smile. "He deserved it." Huo Zhi harrumphed indifferently. "How dare he mock you, teacher!" "Good work, Zhi''er. Leave the rest to me." Baek Ain grabbed Wu Chen''s head. A powerful soul force injected into the demonic practitioner''s head and drilled into his consciousness, eventually his soul. He learned this trick after awakening his Stigmata. Since Baek Ain''s soul is way more powerful, there is no way Wu Chen could resist him, so all his memories and secrets quickly drift to Baek Ain''s strong mind. Soon, Baek Ain got what he wanted. Heavenly Feathers Wings. Heavenly Feather''s Descent. Heavenly Feathers World. Heavenly Feather Sect''s ultimate techniques have fallen to Baek Ain''s hand. He was curious about what would happen if he synthesized these techniques with the ones he had. Could he create Dou Techniques beyond SSS Grade? "Teacher, what should we do with these people?" Yao Ling''er and Gu Xun''ere while dragging some demonic practitioners. "Give them to my wife. She would handle them." After Qing Lin used her pupil''s power, which was ''actually'' enhanced due to her Serpent-Dragon''s bloodline, to control these people with powerful hypnosis, she gave Baek Ain a nod. They continued their journey on the floating ind. They encountered some rare treasures on the way and took them all, and not even a de of grass was left behind because once the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree released its heart and seeds, the floating city would be nothing but barrennd. The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree would return to the deep ground, creating another Bodhisattva Heart for the ''fated'' person. "Everyone, stop!" Baek Ain suddenly shouted. The fourdies stopped mid-air and stared at him curiously. "What happened?" Qing Lin asked. Baek Ain activated his Origin Ashen Eyes and pried the surrounding area carefully. Thirty seconds passed, and Baek Ain was still staring at the empty air solemnly. He even brought out Roc''s Spine and was ready to attack something. Another thirty seconds and Baek Ain finally let out a small sigh, "No, maybe it was just my feeling." [Host, you...] ''Sssh.'' Baek Ain and the fourdies flew into the distance. A woman in a ck robe slowly appeared from thin air, gazing in the direction Baek Ain flew in. "Did he sense me?" "That''s impossible. How could a low-star realm like this possess such an individual? It''s weird..." She mumbled to herself. "But I had to say... That man is quite handsome." Far away, Baek Ain checked the system map and mumbled, "It seems like we have an unknown visitor." Chapter 187: Killer Mark, Southern Dragon King! Chapter 187: Killer Mark, Southern Dragon King! --- Chapter 184 --- After flying a few miles away, Baek Ain and hispanions stopped at a mountain peak. [Host, you''re so unlucky...] Alicia called Baek Ain. [The native from the upper realm somehow descended upon this world by chance] Baek Ain''s mouth twitched, ''Why do you mean by somehow, Alicia?'' ''I felt like the Goddess nned this from the beginning.'' [Well, Goddess of Opportunity won''t be so bored to do something like this, I believe] Alicia responded with an uncertain tone. ''Heh, I bet she does.'' Baek Ain rolled his eyes. When Baek Ain traversed in the area a while back, he sensed a shift in space and time. At first, he thought it was a Magical Beast with powerful spatial and temporal abilities, but no. A female cultivator from the upper realm descended to this fucking world. Baek Ain stared at the distance and nced at the system map again, seeing a ck dot moving in the blue map. The ck dot is none other than the female cultivator. Although she doesn''t possess Dou Qi energy like everyone in the Battle Through the Heavens, Baek Ain bet she was around Dou Saint Realm or above. The purity of her energy is absurd. The female cultivator is almost at Baek Ain''s level in purity. The other party also sensed the surface of Baek Ain''s cultivation only, so she didn''t know that the man from the lower ne she saw was so powerful. Baek Ain''s purity is level 10 due to practicing the Divine-Grade Cultivation Technique, Golden Crow''s Record of the Burning World. Then, the female cultivator''s purity is around level 8.5! [Ding! You have triggered a quest] "Oh,e on..." Baek Ain stared at the system panel nkly and cursed between his breaths. He doesn''t like where this is going. [I''m sorry, Host. I can''t do anything about this function of mine] "Whatever, let''s see what this is all about." Baek Ain sighed and checked the quest. But after reading the quest for a bit, he frowned. [Quest: Mysterious Female Cultivator?] [Objective: Find the identity and background of the Mysterious Female Cultivator(0/1)] [Time Limit: A week] [Failure''s Penalty: Unwanted Future, Cultivation Base''s Abolishment] [Reward: Dungeon Key(Random), World Travelling Ticket''s Piece] [Do you want to ept the quest?] [Yes/No] Baek Ain considered the pros and cons because this was a chance for him to enter a better stage. After finishing the main quests, Baek Ain ns to enter the Great Thousand Realm due to Fan Gu''s inheritance. Still, before that, he must meet the Goddess of Opportunity for an important talk. ''She must be watching.'' Baek Ain thought to himself. After thinking about it, he gritted his teeth and epted the quest. He hopes this quest led him to something. At least the rewards are excellent. Wait, that female cultivator won''t steal the Bodhisattva Seed and Heart, right? Baek Ain''s expression darkened. After all, the two treasures are still rare in the upper realm. "A group of people ising to our side." Baek Ain suddenly said as he sensed some presence from the north. Qing Lin and his disciples entered an alert mode, swaying their heads around to find the enemies. "Magical Beasts... Dragons." Qing Linmented with a strange expression. Yao Ling''er, Huo Zhi, and Gu Xun''er nced at each other. Dragons? Baek Ain waited and saw a bald man shing to their location with a murderous gaze. The bald man wore a blue tunic vest, and the most ''eye-catching'' feature was definitely a pair of dragon horns on his forehead with a blue gem in between. Oh, also his cultivation base, which is 3-Star Dou Saint. "You! You''re the one who killed my child!" The bald man roared at Baek Ain. "I''ve been searching for months..." Baek Ain pointed at himself and questioned back, "Me? There seems to be a misunderstanding. I believe we have never met before." "Grrr, don''t act innocent, you bastard!" The bald man grumbled. "I could sense the killer mark on your body!" ''Killer mark?'' Baek Ain tilted his head. He snapped his finger, "Ah, now I remember some faint memories." "What was his name again?" "Ah, is it Long Aojian or something?" (AN: Chapter 113, when Baek Ain protected a secret realm) "It''s LONG AOTIAN! HOW DARE YOU SLANDER MY SON, EVEN AFTER HIS DEATH!" The bald man screamed at the top of his lungs. Baek Ain smiled, "To be fair, he wasn''t that memorable. You''re lucky that I have a strong memory." "By the way, who are you?" The other people behind the bald man were also agitated by Baek Ain''s way of speaking. He was so casual when facing someone like their lord! "I''m the Southern Dragon King! And I''m here to take your life!" Said the bald man as he rushed toward Baek Ain. Baek Ain sat calmly on the stone and brought out Roc''s Spine, waving it casually. [Parry] nk! The spear and ws of a dragon made contact. Sparks flew everywhere. "Hmm, not bad for a 3-Star Dou Saint. Your attack packs a punch." Baek Ainmented while holding his finger leisurely. Still, your spiritual power is so weak. Even an 8th Grade Alchemist is better than you. ROAR! "Then, I''ll show you the power of Southern Dragon King!" The bald man released intense pressure. His upper body is ''thoroughly'' covered with dark blue scales, and his arms be much more muscr. The space trembled upon this transformation. Huo Zhi bit her lips and mumbled, "This bloodline power... Teacher, this man is the Southern Dragon King of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe!" "He''s one of the Four Dragon Kings." "Dragon King, Ancient Void Dragon Tribe..." Baek Ain ransacked his mind and found information about it. Now that he thought about it, doesn''t the Jia Nan Academy have a girl from the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe living in it? But Baek Ain didn''t find her thest time he visited the Jia Nan Academy as the new leader of the ck Corner Region. To think the random young master he killed was part of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe. That guy''s bloodline purity is so low that Baek Ain barely senses anything. What a coincidence. Baek Ain chuckled and pushed the spear shaft forward, "I killed your son, but he provoked me first. What are you going to do about it?" "I will kill you..." The Southern Dragon King hatefully responded. "That would only happen if you had the ability." Baek Ain returned nonchntly. BOOM! The Southern Dragon King''s eyes widened as the spear in Baek Ain''s hand flew to his stomach with sudden momentum. BAM! Baek Ain used [Flight] from Roc''s Spine and drove the Southern Dragon King away from this area. A fight between two Dou Saints is too dangerous for his disciple. As for the other Ancient Void Dragon Tribe Member? Qing Lin would handle them because her pupils could control dragons now. Baek Ain pushed the Southern Dragon King across the floating ind and caught everyone''s attention as he drew a silver line in the sky. An image of a Roc shocked everyone. BOOM! "WHAT WAS THAT?!" "Someone is fighting??" "Let''s go! A fight between two experts is rare." "This energy fluctuation is... Dou Saint? Dou Saints are fighting each other, Damn!" Baek Ain kicked the Southern Dragon King in the face and sent him flying to the edge of the floating ind. Pui! Southern Dragon King spewed red saliva and gazed at Baek Ain solemnly, "You''re also a Dou Saint..." Baek Ain shrugged, "Surprised?" "No, no wonder you''re afraid of my identity." Southern Dragon King grimaced. "Still, it won''t change anything." "It just makes it a little harder for me to avenge my son." Baek Ain held the heavy spear with one hand and pointed it at the Southern Dragon King. "You talk big as if you won already." "Truthfully, I could finish this fight in three moves." "No, that''s too much." "One move is enough..." Chapter 188: Killing the Dragon King with One Thrust Chapter 188: Killing the Dragon King with One Thrust --- Chapter 185 --- Crack! The corner of the floating ind cracked due to the sheer force put on it. Every onlooker nearby was shocked as they were ''suddenly'' weed with intense pressure. Southern Dragon King roared, "YOU DARE SAYING THAT YOU COULD DEFEAT THIS KING IN ONE MOVE!" "YOU''RE COURTING DEATH!" Baek Ain pricked his ears and returned indifferently, "Stop shouting. You are overdramatic." "What''s the matter of defeating you with one blow?" "Be d you could receive one of my attacks." Calmly cing Roc''s spine forward, Baek Ain gazed at the Southern Dragon King like a predator eyeing its prey. Invisible pressure burst out from Baek Ain''s body, making the atmosphere tremble rapidly. Intense thunderps echoed in the sky, and electricity danced down, falling on Baek Ain. Everyone on the sidelines sucked a cold breath. Baek Ain is currently covered with white lightning and looks like the God of Lightning himself, adorning armor made of electricity. His long ck hair red out, swaying wildly. [Lightning Cmity Divine Art - Fifth Layer: God of Storm''s Descent] Thud! Thud! Thud! Southern Dragon King experienced the illusion of the storm approaching from far away. His eyes widened in horror, causing his heart to beat continuously like a drum. He swallowed nervously, "Fuck, do you think you''re the only one with power?" "RRRAAA!" A draconic aura was ''quickly'' spread over the floating ind. Lava started pouring out from the Southern Dragon King''s body, forming an image of a two-horned dragon. His body suddenly bes muscr and coated with more vibrant dragon scales. Roar! A dragon roar deafened everyone in the area. "DRAGON KING''S ROAR!" Like a volcanic eruption, the Southern Dragon King initiated the first attack in this confrontation and spat a massive, condensed magma st made of pure Dou Saint''s Qi. The magma st covered hundreds of meters,ing to Baek Ain at full force. Baek Ain watched the iing magma st and snorted because it was weak. He overestimated the Southern Dragon King and used Lightning Cmity Divine Art''s Fifth Layer for nothing. [Lightning Cmity Divine Art - Second Layer: Divine Cmity Thunder Body] Baek Ain''s body was wrapped tightly by white electricity and emitted a faint divine glow. His skin hardened rapidly, gaining extreme toughness against any attack. He stretched his free hand and said, "Boring..." BOOOM! The magma st arrived, erasing a chunk of the floating ind with extreme force. The residual heat alone makes the onlookers terrified because most of them are only Dou Ancestors. They felt like their bodies were about to melt when they sensed the heat of a magma st. "L-Look!" "That man survived..." "No, he''s fucking unscathed!!" "Fuck, how did he do it???" Baek Ain stood on the patch of rocks that weren''t melting from the Southern Dragon King''s attack. White lightning is still dancing back and forth around him. Some keen observers noticed that Baek Ain''s body emitted high-frequency vibrations and maic force. "No way..." The Southern Dragon King was shocked. Dragon King''s Roar is one of his ultimate techniques, which uses the force of magma and seven drops of Dou Saint''s genuine qi. Dou Saint''s genuine qi is like their Dou Saint''s lifeline because condensing even a drop of it was difficult. Each drop is precious, and they can''t afford to use it unless they are in a life-and-death situation. "Well, my turn." Baek Ain emotionlessly said. Roc''s spine bounced in Baek Ain''s left hand, releasing a cry of the fierce beast. A massive shadow was ''abruptly'' cast in the sky as everyone looked up, seeing the beast''s wingspan covering the sky thousands of miles away. Besides the golden glow, the sheer size alone makes Southern Dragon King''s avatar look like a joke. Southern Dragon King''s heart tightened in fear. He cursed his dead son for provoking such a monster. And also his own stupidity to bring up the matter. Southern Dragon King regretted his decision because he could have stayed in his domain. However, sensing the Mark of Killer throws his rationality out of the window. There is no use crying over spilled milk. ''I must run away!'' Southern Dragon King thought. ''Even If I have to sacrifice everything.'' Before the Southern Dragon King could think of a way, the world suddenly lost its color. A bright white light enveloped everyone''s vision, including the Southern Dragon King. All they could hear was the sound of pins dropping. Ding! SWOOOOSH! KABOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!! A sonic boom blew the floating ind off, rming everyone on it. Even the mighty Bodhisattva Ancient Tree at the center of the floating ind couldn''t help but focus on another part of its domain, witnessing a man with a long, white spear standing indifferently. "de Art: Ultimate Thrust." Baek Ain blew out a white steam from his mouth and ced Roc''s spine on his back. What Baek Ain just unleashed was ''actually'' a simple, fast, and concentrated spear thrust. Of course, with such destruction, Baek Ain added his de Intent and Soul Power to the mix. Unfortunately, the Southern Dragon King wasn''t strong enough to resist his attack. They said Ancient Void Dragon has the ''strongest'' physique amongst the Magical Beast Tribe, but Baek Ain never expected it to be this disappointing. One attack, it is. Unknown to Baek Ain, the Southern Dragon King is the weakest in terms of physique. After all, Southern Dragon King''s specialty is his control over Lava Elements. Baek Ain watched the sky clear, with no clouds. Looking far away, Baek Ain also identally destroyed a row of mountains. "Hahaha, the Pill Tower must change their map soon." Heughed while checking his loot. He killed the Southern Dragon King but didn''t destroy his body because the bones of Dragon, especially at Dou Saint Realm, are excellent refining materials. [Ding! You have skilled Southern Dragon King] [Soul Protection has absorbed Southern Dragon King''s residual soul] [Your soul strengthened!] [Your soul strengthened!] [Your soul strengthened!] [Your soul strengthened!] [Your soul strengthened!] Baek Ain raised his brows, "What is this Alicia?" [Soul Training] Alicia answered. [You have reached Dou Saint Realm and fulfilled the requirement to train your soul] "Wait, you never told me about this?" Baek Ain was speechless. [My bad, Host. This information is ssified] Alicia answered with a helpless tone. [The starting path of Dimensional Conqueror is Soul Training. For your case, it wasn''t necessary until Dou Saint Realm] [This world is too low level to meet the criteria] "..." Baek Ain. He sighed and asked, "So, what''s this Soul Training about?" [Okay. As stated earlier, Soul Training is the starting path for any Dimensional Conqueror or Constetion Champion. You''re currently liable to enter the new tier of power] [But don''t get too excited! It''s just a starting point!] Alicia warned him seriously. [You have yet to reach "Constetion Forging Realm."] "Okay, okay, stop with the scolding." Baek Ain was annoyed and waved the system panel away. [Do you want me to continue with the Southern Dragon King''s loot?] "Yes." Baek Ain replied, storing the dragon bones and other materials in his inventory. [Ding! Three skills sessfully unearthed from Southern Dragon King] [You have obtained Passive Skill: Magma Dragon Force(S), Active Skill: Dragon Blood''s Activation(F), Passive Skill- Dragon''s Heart(F)] [Ding! Due to your Innate Physique and Bloodline. Dragon Blood''s Activation(F) and Dragon''s Heart(F) have mutated] [Dragon Blood''s Activation(F) >>> Behemoth''s Blood Activation(A)] [Dragon''s Heart(F) >>> Behemoth''s Second Heart(B)] Baek Ain checked the new skills and smirked, "Not bad." After all, He wiped his hand clean and flew away. The onlookers finally moved and let out a relieved sigh. "Huff, huff, we finally could breathe." Someone breathed heavily on the ground. "Such a godly expert..." "How could I never heard of that spear-wielding god before??" "His power is off the chart." "I know a Dou Saint and that person cannot getpared to the spear-wielding god... It''s likeparing a child with a freaking deity!" Baek Ain''s godly prowess spread over the floating ind in several minutes. Many names and titles are attached to his recent battle. But two stood out the most. Dragon-ying Ghost Thunder Spear. Unrivaled Spear God. Chapter 189: The Center of Floating Island Chapter 189: The Center of Floating Ind --- Chapter 186 --- Baek Ain threaded over the sky andnded on the area where he left hispanion. He smiled when seeing Qing Lin casually sitting on a rock, waving her legs back and forth as the subordinates of the Southern Dragon King beneath her were on their knees. They have fallen to her eyes'' power. "Your ability has be much more powerful now." Baek Ain appeared beside Qing Lin. Qing Lin giggled, "Compared to hubby, my power is still inferior." Baek Ain shook his head because Qing Lin always liked to stay humble before him. Of course, she wouldn''t be passive when around her sister-wives. Qing Lin might be the youngest, but that doesn''t mean she was a weak little rabbit. Even a rabbit knows how to bite, you know? Baek Ain stared at his disciples and saw them sprawling on the ground with some mud and dirt on their bodies. "Thanks for giving them a little training." He added with a chuckle. "It''s nothing. I only let the girls fight a peak Half-Saint Realm Expert for a few minutes. They held themselves well." Qing Linmented with an amused expression. "To be honest, with the Thunder Activation Art you gave, their growth speed is absurdly fast already." Baek Ain nodded but didn''t say anything further. The talents of Ancient ns'' Heiress are unquestionable, and even if their Dou God''s blood is thin, their raw aptitude would still exceed mon'' people. It would be weird if they didn''t achieve something under the super teacher, that''s Baek Ain. Baek Ain grabbed a green-patterned pill and crushed it with his hand, transforming it into smoke. He controlled the smoke and utilized it to heal his disciples. "Huh?" Yao Ling''er gasped because of her stamina, and Dou Qi recovered rapidly. Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''er also noticed this sudden change in recovery speed, smelling a pleasant aroma in the air. "Clean yourself. We will continue our journey in five minutes." Baek Ain ordered while sitting beside Qing Lin. Huo Zhi raised her hand and asked, "T-Teacher, what happened to the Southern Dragon King?" Although Southern Dragon King rarely goes outside, the title ''Dragon King'' is not a joking matter because of its status and strength. Baek Ain stared at Huo Zhi and answered, "He''s dead." "..." Yao Ling''er. "..." Gu Xun''er. "..." Huo Zhi. W-What? Their teacher is actually this strong?? They stared at him dumbly, which caused Baek Ain''s mouth to twitch slightly. "Don''t look at me like that." He said bitterly. "In the far future, a Dou Saint wouldn''t be a problem for you guys." "Even Ling''er would decimate ten Southern Dragon Kings without having to lift her finger." "R-Really, Teacher? I can do that?" Yao Ling''er eyes lit up. Baek Ain waved his hand, "I never lied about this kind of thing. Although you didn''t inherit my Martial Path, it doesn''t mean you are weak." "Don''t look down on the Alchemist Path. We are harder to kill than cockroaches because of our skill sets." Jumping joyfully like a little girl, Yao Ling''er skipped somewhere to wash up. The same goes for Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''er as they contemted Baek Ain''s words. Five minutester, they continued their journey. Along the way to the center of the floating ind, they encountered several groups of people, and they ran away upon seeing Baek Ain for some reason. To be precise, they caught a glimpse of Baek Ain and Roc''s Spine(his spear) and then ran away. At first, Baek Ain thought it was weird. However, as he questioned some people, he understood that people had given him another cool moniker. "Dragon-ying Ghost Thunder Speed." "Unrivaled Spear God." Baek Ain grinned slightly. "They aren''t that bad titles." Even Qing Lin and the three disciples agreed. Moving to the north, they finally arrived at the vast grasnd with a massive tree in the center. Unfortunately, there is still onest barrier around the perimeter of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, which prevents anyone from reaching it. "Father!" Gu Xun''er shouted upon spotting a familiar-looking man in the Gu n''s group. "Xun''er." The Heroine''s father smiled and waved his hand gently. He appeared to be around forty years old or so. He looked just like an ordinary middle-aged man with hair that started bing white. His clothes were ''ordinary'' themed with blue and white robes. He didn''t have the high and mighty aura that one expected from a leader of the Ancient n. On the contrary, the smile that appeared on his face caused one to feel somewhat peaceful. Huo Zhi and Yao Ling''er also spotted their fellow n members nearby. "Go. I''ll check the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree before greeting the seniors of your n." Baek Ain said while shaking his head. "Thank you, Teacher!" As the threedies visited their respective n groups, Baek Ain and Qing Linnded near the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. [Ding! You have reached the outer perimeter of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree!] [Do you want to Sign In?] Baek Ain rolled his eyes, "No." Come on, why would he waste his daily Sign In here? There is a better ce to Sign Inter, such as the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s core area. Qing Lin poked the barrier with her finger and said, "Hmm, this barrier is quite strong. Weirdly, this isn''t an array but a natural barrier formed by the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s nature energy." "Nature is a wonderful thing." Baek Ain gazed at the ancient tree. Bodhisattva Ancient Tree is a massive, grand-looking tree with a towering height of seven hundred meters and a couple of hundred meters wide. Its roots probably covered the whole floating ind. The main tree is thicker than Pill Tower, and the branches are ten times of that adult''s body. Several vines covered its light brown bark, and the lush green leaves danced due to the gentle breezes. Baek Ain activated Origin Ashen Eyes, seeing the spirit of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree sitting in a meditative position. Its entire body ''literally'' sturdy vines with leaves covering some private areas. Well, the gender is kind of vague, though. As if the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s spirit felt Baek Ain''s gaze, it opened its eyes and revealed a pair of green eyes made from pure nature energy. Yet those Green Eyes give off the feeling of enlightenment, Awakening, and Being itself. They have a strange contest for a few seconds before the spirit smiles weakly and closes its eyes again. Baek Ain also closed his eyes, feeling his senses be more extensive than before. It''s just a few seconds, and the effect of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree already shocked Baek Ain. No wonder the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree is also called the Knowledge Reincarnation Tree. At the same time, Baek Ain also felt the ''unknown visitor'' hiding in the pocket space. The mysterious female cultivator is ''currently'' staring at him curiously from her pocket space, unknowingly revealing her own location. Not far away, Baek Ain sensed the Protagonist''s presence with hispanions. Baek Ain turned around and saw the team of five from Gu n, Yao n, and Yan n approaching him. "Grandmaster Lin." The leaders of the Gu n and Yan n greeted him. "Brother Lin, we met again." Yao Danughed excitedly. "Brother Dan." Baek Ain cupped his hand to Yao Dan. He nced at Gu Xun''er''s Father and Huo Zhi''s elder, "n Leader Gu Yuan, Elder Huo Ling." "Nice to meet you." "Sorry for not greeting you earlier. I''m too focused on the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree." Baek Ain put on a humble and troubled look. "Haha, it''s okay." Gu Yuan responded with augh. "Yes, it''s okay. Grandmaster Lin''s observation skills must be better than ours, so I didn''t dare to disturb you." Yan n''s Elder, Huo Ling, added afterward. Huo Ling is a beautiful woman with a tempting smile and body. Her middle-aged attractive appearance was ''thoroughly'' filled with a matured allure. She has simrities with Huo Zhi, such as her scarlet-colored hair and ruby-like eyes. ''Teacher Lin, Elder Ling is my maternal aunt.'' Huo Zhi sent a sound transmission to Baek Ain. ''Oh, so that''s why.'' Baek Ain acknowledged the bond. "I heard you makes somemotion and names for yourself." Yao Dan suddenlymented. "Oh, yes. I did hear people calling you ''Dragon-ying Ghost Thunder Spear'' and ''Unrivaled Spear God'' after you killed the Southern Dragon King." Gu Yuan was interested in this topic. "Grandmaster Lin, your strength actually exceeded my expectation." "I only know about your high Alchemy''s Achievements, after all." He put on emphasize on the achievement part because Baek Ain made the first 10th Tier Pill ever in the Dou Qi Continent. "Haha, it''s nothing." Baek Ain responded with a hint of proudness. Huo Ling also surprised by Baek Ain''s prowess, but she didn''t praise him. She warned him instead, "Grandmaster Lin, you have killed the Southern Dragon King and everyone know about it. You must be careful from now on because the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe might issue killing order soon." "Thanks for the warning. I''ll keep that in mind." Baek Ain took the advice. Even though he wasn''t that worried if the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe really sent more experts to kill him. Hehe, those dragon-blooded experts will be a great nutrients for Baek Ain''s Behemoth Bloodline. They conversed until a group from the Hall of Souls arrived at the center area. Everyone''s expression darkened when they saw five ck-robed peoplend on the ground. "As expected, the Hall of Souls also wanted the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree..." Gu Yuan frowned slightly. He still has bad blood with the Hall of Souls, considering they had attacked his n members months ago. Huo Lingmented, "There will be chaos soon." "Yeah, this will be tough. Don''t you think so, Brother Lin?" Yao Dan gazed at Baek Ain. "Well..." Baek Ain put on a thoughtful expression. "Let''s just see what they are bringing to us first." ''I hope it''s not boring.'' He added in his heart. Chapter 190: Isle of Bodhisattva, Chasing Dream Chapter 190: Isle of Bodhisattva, Chasing Dream --- Chapter 187 --- Baek Ain sat down on the grass alongside the three leaders of the Ancient ns'' expedition teams. They observed the surroundings and chatted about the method to gain Bodhisattva Heart and Seeds. They aren''t confident about getting Bodhisattva Heart, but Bodhisattva Seed is more ''idealistic'' to grasp and still has the effect of turning talent into Dou Saint with enough nurturing. Dou Saint is a strategic force any super factions in the Central ins should have, after all. The more Dou Saint they have, the better it would be for them. "Anyway, what is the effect of ''that'' thing?" Baek Ain asked the three leaders. Gu Yuan, Yao Dan, and Huo Ling froze on the spot andughed at his question. "It''s the best." Yao Dan said while giving Baek Ain a thumbs-up. "If it wasn''t for the limited number of ''that'' things, my Yao n would be blossoming in just ten, no-! Five years are enough for us." Huo Ling snorted at Yao Dan''s shameless boasting, "Five years, you said?" "You''re wasting such a precious thing." "What do you know? We are not barbarians like you fellows." Yao Dan crossed his arms indignantly. Huo Ling''s eyes lit up in slight anger as she whispered, "Say that again... I dare you." Yao Dan felt threatened and swayed his head, saying no further about this matter. "Hmph, I thought so." The fiery elder of the Yan n crossed her arms. Even if Yao Dan is the patriarch of the Yao n, Huo Ling wouldn''t back down because of his status. He''s only slightly better and a powerful alchemistpared to others. Meanwhile, the Baek Ain''s disciples are watching them with wide-opened mouths. Is this really a conversation between powerhouses that could turn Central ins upside down? Even Baek Ain didn''t think they would be this casual. ''I''m sure my parasites are currently dormant.'' Baek Ain''s mouth twitched slightly. Gu Yuan sipped tea from a bamboo container and smiled, enjoying the atmosphere. He nced at Baek Ain and said, "Thanks for the thing, Grandma Lin." "I had to say your achievement is something I, no, we never thought of even possible." "Youpletely shattered our view about the standard." "If possible, I''d like to know where you find and learn such an otherworldly skill." After saying that, Gu Yuan''s eyes seemingly pierced Baek Ain from top to bottom. "Are you perhaps learning this from the Sage of Medicine?" Sage of Medicine is Dou God-level expert from the ancient of time and known for his mastery over alchemy. Besides him, Gu Yuan couldn''t think of any person with beyond mon sense'' level of skill. Baek Ain obviously knows about ''Sage of Medicine'' because he was one of Yao Man''s idols. As Baek Ain inherited Yao Man''s memory, he also inherited his idols. Unfortunately, Gu Yuan''s guess is dead wrong. What Baek Ain has achieved to this day is the result of continuous ''Trial and Error'' runs. Of course, his foundation started with Yao Man''s memory, which is very solid. Even then, Yao Man''s memory doesn''t diminish Baek Ain''s hard work and effort. Baek Ain might have Yao Man''s memory, but he didn''t have Yao Man''s touch. "You overthink it." Baek Ain didn''t confirm nor deny Gu Yuan''s question. Gu Yuan raised his brows before nodding in understanding. Even though he wanted to know more about Baek Ain''s alchemy, he wasn''t the type of person who snuffed around people''s secrets. If possible, he wants to keep the rtionship with Baek Ain tight. After all, Baek Ain is the only 10th-tier Tier Alchemist in the Dou Qi Continent. ''Thankfully, Xun''er is his disciple.'' Gu Yuan thought to himself, sipping his tea. He nced at his daughter and pondered if she could be closer to Baek Ain, or even marry him. It was a despicable thought, but he genuinely saw that his daughter was happy around Baek Ain. It''s like killing two birds with one stone. Of course, Gu Yuan wasn''t the only one thinking this way. Yao Dan and Huo Ling also like how the heiresses of their ns are close to Baek Ain. "Teacher, what should we do when we go inside?" Yao Ling''er asked as she came closer to Baek Ain. Baek Ain was about to open his mouth when a change happened in their surroundings. Rumble! Rumble! All of a sudden, the ground trembled violently. The natural barrier around the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree cracked and crumbled slowly into light particles. Baek Ain frowned because the barrier disappeared too quickly. He used Origin Ashen Eyes and nced around, finding the reason behind this sudden development. ''Don''t tell me...'' Baek Ain chuckled helplessly. At that moment, the mysterious female cultivator is waving her hand and causing the barrier to be disarray with force. Her power is something Baek Ain couldn''tprehend at first, but Alicia told him she was limited to Dou God Realm due to the Low-ne''sws. Since the mysterious female cultivator probably isn''t interested in the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s treasures, her intention is most likely. [She probably wants to find amusement, Host-!] Alicia casuallymented. ''Wow, thanks for stating that, Alicia. It helps me a bunch.'' Baek Ain rolled his eyes. [And that amusement is you] Alicia finished her words. "..." Baek Ain. [When you were fighting the Southern Dragon King, she has been watching from afar and interested in your particr abilities]] [I mean, in essence, you''re a walking cheat] [Well, she''s not hostile... For now] "Stay three meters close to me!" Baek Ain hurriedly warned his disciples. "Mm!" The threedies nodded as they stood near him. At the same time, Baek Ain also warned his lovers about this ''higher realm'' problem. They listened well and heightened their danger sense. "Hahaha, the barrier is finally gone!" Someoneughed in excitement. "Bodhisattva Heart is mine!" Everyone was alerted by the person as they panicked and ran toward the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. Unknown to them, the horror is just about to get started. Countless people swarmed the area, stepping near grass near the legendary tree. ''Fools!'' Baek Ain and other Dou Saints thought. Did these people really think getting Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s treasures was easy? If one could obtain a treasure without much effort, it wouldn''t be a treasure! And as expected. BOOOOOOOOOOOM!! Several thick vines burst out of the ground and prated the greedy people. They got skewered and drained into a husk, making the onlookers shiver. Blood sprayed everywhere, tainting the once-lushnd with a crimson stream. Hundreds, if not thousands, died instantly. Yao Ling''er and Gu Xun''er be pale as they have never witnessed so much death in seconds. They covered their mouths and gagged in fear. Huo Zhi clenched her hand, "Too strong." "Bodhisattva Ancient Tree is dangerous." "But treasure alwayses with danger..." Unlike Yao Ling''er and Gu Xun''er, Huo Zhi has witnessed more ugly sides of the world and calmed herself down faster. Baek Ain used his Soul Force and calmed his two disciples, "From now on, I want you three to clear all your thoughts from greed." "What you need to do in uing trials is a firm heart and a clean state of mind." "You need experience, so leave the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s matter to me." Baek Ain shed a smile at them. The disciples nodded, standing even closer to him now. Baek Ain counted down the real-time barrier''s disappearance and walked forward, "Follow me." Several people followed Baek Ain, wandering to the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree carefully. They entered the perimeter of closeness that caused people to die, causing countless onlookers to close their eyes unconsciously. "Huh?" No sounds of screaming were ''actually'' heard. They opened their eyes and saw Baek Ain''s group arriving at the entrance of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s roots. Their eyes widened in shock. "H-How?" "Go, chase them!" "Fuck, why did I close my eyes before..." "Anyone remember the path they took??" Baek Ain and hispanions ignored these ignorant people, entering the roots. What greeted them was a shing white light. A secondter, they discovered themselves standing on an ind surrounded by a muddy ocean. A booming ancient voice echoed in their heads. "Wee to the Isle of Bodhisattva." "First Trial, Chasing Dream." Baek Ain smirked, ''The woman... She even modified the trial.'' ''Fine, I''ll y along with your little game.'' Chapter 191: To chase a dream, one have to wake up Chapter 191: To chase a dream, one have to wake up --- Chapter 188 --- Baek Ain observed the surrounding muddy ocean and nced at the people on the ind. They are people from Pill Tower, Ancient ns, his lovers, and disciples. After that, Baek Ain raised his gaze to the sky and saw a bright sun hanging in the azure domain. "We are currently in a pocket dimension." Gu Yuan was the first to open his mouth. "Unfortunately, it wasn''t a dangerous but trial-type pocket dimension." "We are lucky." ''Lucky? I fucking wonder!'' Baek Ain ridiculed Gu Yuan''s lucky statement. He didn''t hate Gu Yuan, but there was no way in hell this current situation was ''remotely'' considered lucky. In the original story, Bodhisattva Ancient Tree would let them experience something simr to their greatest desire, but it would be fake. It sounds easy. However, oveing the greatest desire is often the hardest thing to do. Even a simple one is hard to pass by. Still, it''s better than the mysterious female cultivator''s little game. ''She was actually able to influence the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.'' Baek Ain sighed. He admitted that he underestimated the mysterious female cultivator''s prowess from the upper realm. Fortunately, as long as the mysterious female cultivator is still in this low ne, she won''t be able to use her full power. If they had to fight, Baek Ain was confident to bring down Dou God, who hadn''t mastered any bullshit-type skills like altering fate or something simr. Baek Ain walked to the sandy beach and ced his hand down on the muddy seawater. Just from a touch, a vision suddenly attacked his mind, and it was something rted to getting a jackpot from Sign In. He was thrilled but soon discovered it was fake. ''Fck. I didn''t hear Alicia''s notification. What a scam!'' Baek Ain cursed in his head. [...] [This is how you solve your inner desire?] ''You have a problem with it?'' Baek Ain countered immediately. [No...] Even Alicia thought Baek Ain''s method was unique. Baek Ain ignored her and kept testing the muddy seawater, increasing the reach and bottom of it. After a while, he discovered the far or deeper one away from the Isle of Bodhisattva, and the dream or vision they received became more realistic and hard to resist. It bes so realistic Baek Ain feels numbly bitter because all those juicy rewards were empty airs. "Okay, I''ll exin what I discover." Baek Ain pped his hand. "Listen well, this will decide your survival." The people nodded and listened to Baek Ain''s exnation attentively. The three leaders and Baek Ain''s lovers, in particr, frown upon knowing the muddy ocean''s effect. "This is weird... Just what''s the purpose of this trial?" Someone uttered. Baek Ain checked the person and responded, "In my opinion, this trial is to test yourself against temptation. However, I could be wrong." "Brother Dan, Chief Yuan, Elder Ling. We are the strongest people of the group, and the pocket dimension didn''t restrict much of our strength." "So, do you wanna test the muddy ocean even further?" "Sure." Yao Dan replied quickly. "Yes, I''d like to see if the Spatial Strength in this domain is restricted." Gu Yuan rubbed his chin. "What about you, Elder Ling?" Baek Ain nced at the attractive woman. Huo Ling put on aplicated expression and answered, "I will stay behind." "This group needs someone to protect them." Baek Ain and two others actually agreed with her taking such a role. "Very well, then we will leave these people with you." Baek Ain smiled and shed away with electricity. Gu Yuan and Yao Dan chuckled, following Baek Ain from behind. Baek Ain, Yao Dan, and Gu Yuan swiftly proceeded north of the Isle of Bodhisattva. They discovered the water level increased as they went further to the north. BOOM! Several tentacles made of water burst out and attacked them. Using his iplete Ultra Instinct, Baek Ain waved Roc''s Spine and blew them away. Unfortunately, Yao Dan and Gu Yuan weren''t so lucky. They got pped by water tendencies because of the difference in speed, entering a daydreaming-like state. "Come on..." The corner of Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes twitched. Baek Ain thought Yao Dan and Gu Yuan would be helpful in this journey, but no. They are just as burdensome as others. Baek Ain wanted to use [King of Parasite] but held back. This muddy ocean-filled pocket dimension is not the right ce to use such an eye-catching skill. In the end, Baek Ain sighed and grabbed the two burdens, cing them on his shoulders. With a single step, he soared and left thunderous afterimages. The muddy tentacles didn''t chase after him. Baek Ain thought it was weird and kept a note. Gu Yuan and Yao Dan groaned as they slowly awakened from their inner desire. "Haha, sorry for our poor performance, Brother Lin." Yao Danughed awkwardly. Gu Yuan wanted to say something but closed his mouth again. "Thank you." is all he could utter. If they didn''t have Baek Ain, they could have fallen onto the muddy ocean and never returned. Just that smack alone makes them enter a trance and takes them twelve seconds to dispel the inner desire. Within those twelve seconds, their lives are no different than ordinary people''s. They returned to the Isle of Bodhisattva and noticed everyone was gone! "Huh??" Baek Ain activated his Origin Ashen Eyes and linked between his parasites, finding his loved ones and disciples underwater. They are not in grave danger, simply in the state of dream. Baek Ain told the two men beside him about this discovery, and they sighed in temporary relief. "What should we do?" Gu Yuan stared at Baek Ain''s eyes. Yao Dan gazed into the muddy ocean and added, "Yeah. We can''t leave them behind like this." Baek Ain closed his eyes and used [Parallel Thinking], trying to solve this problem. Baek Ain wants to put himself in the mysterious female cultivator''s position, but he doesn''t know anything about her. On top of that, women are unpredictable creatures. Sometimes, they are easy to reason with, and one secondter, they be unreasonable. It''s like rolling gacha on how they act. Wait, rolling? Chasing Dream? Baek Ain''s eyes lit up as hended on the ind, touching the muddy water on the beach. As inner desire vision attacked his mind and heart again, a smirk formed on his face. "Brother Dan, Chief Yuan." "Come down." "I know how toplete the trials." "Eh, really? So fast." Yao Dan was surprised. Gu Yuan nodded in simr emotion. "Yeah, Grandmaster Lin''s problem-solving ability is a little too fast." Baek Ain smiled and exined, "The muddy ocean is our way out." "As we sink deeper and deeper into the muddy ocean, our heart will be enlightened and enter a profound realm where inner desire won''t maintain our mind." In the sky, the mysterious female cultivator smiled. "Tsk, what a smart fellow." "Thousand Refining Muddy Flood is an array formation that could wash one''s ugly desire away. And he discovered this in a matter of minutes." Baek Ain, Yao Dan, and Gu Yuan prepared themselves and walked forward into the ocean. Their feet sink in as their whole body is ''instantly'' swallowed by the muddy inner desire. The world turned upside down. Baek Ain closed his eyes, "To chase a Dream, One must wake up!" The sentences echoed in the muddy water and reached everyone who soaked inside it. They recited Baek Ain''s words and slowly overcame their ugly side. Baek Ain watched countless dark desires assault his mind and soul, but he wasn''t affected much. [Ding! You have achieved ''The Awakened'' Title] [Name: The Awakened] [Effect: The Awakened shall resist the corruption, -50% damage taken from Spiritual-type Attack] Baek Ain grinned andmented, ''This isn''t bad.'' ''Damn, that woman actually gave me such a chance. Hehe, I wish she had more of this so I could get more titles and skills.'' If the mysterious female cultivator knew what Baek Ain was thinking, she probably would throw a fit. Does this fellow think Heavenly Sovereign-grade Array Formation is cabbage?! Well, the trial just got started. Chapter 192: Heartstrings for the Loved Ones Chapter 192: Heartstrings for the Loved Ones --- Chapter 189 --- Baek Ain breathed in, opening his eyes leisurely. He saw several confused, familiar faces and grinned slightly because the Chasing Dream Trial was over. The people close to him passed wonderfully. They are on the same small ind, but the surrounding ocean is sparkling blue. "Hmm..." Baek Ain checked his new achievement title. [Name: The Awakened] [Effect: The Awakened shall resist the corruption, -50% damage taken from Spiritual-type Attack] "Wee back to the Isle of Awakening." An ethereal voice suddenly echoed "Heartstrings, the second trial will start in two minutes." Baek Ain closed the system panel and checked Qing Lin nearby, "What happened when we were away?" Qing Lin sighed and exined, "A tsunami suddenly appeared and swept the ind. We tried to fight back, but the muddy water was too much to handle." "Atst, we drowned." "But I think that was the goal of the trial, no? I felt like my mind and soul became much stronger." She added while tilting her head. Baek Ain nodded, "Yes. To chase your dream, you need to wake up." "It''s in line with Bodhisattva." However, Baek Ain doubted other people would have the same fate as them. "We lost seven people in total..." Gu Yuan went to Baek Ain with a grim expression. "Two from my Gu n." "Same, two as well..." Huo Ling added curtly. "We lost one." Yao Dan scratched his cheek awkwardly. Lan Rou stepped out, "Pill Tower lost two of our elders." "As we went further into the trials, I doubt everyone could survive..." Gu Yuan, Huo Ling, and Yao Dan stared at Lan Rou solemnly because they never expected this woman to confront them. After all, Pill Tower joined the group because Baek Ain allowed it. They nced at Baek Ain, and he smiled. "Don''t worry, she''s trustworthy." Baek Ainmented with a reassuring expression. "Let me introduce you to the Orchid Saintess, Lan Rou." "Nice to meet you." Lan Rou nodded as she maintained a calm look. Gu Yuan and two other elders were surprised. Lan Rou doesn''t appear that old, with a beautiful face and an alluring body. One might think she was a flower in a ss house, but her cultivation base is unfathomably deep. At first, Baek Ain thought Yi Xian would be the one who stepped out and socialized with other people. But it seems the Poisonous Fairy is shyer than her sister-wife. Yi Xian noticed Baek Ain''s expression and sent a message, ''I don''t want to deal with these people. It''s a pain in the ass.'' ''Especially after that ''pampering'' session~!'' Baek Ain returned yfully. No one noticed it, but Yi Xian''s ears reddened slightly upon hearing Baek Ain''s teasing. ''Grr... We are in the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, so don''t say something like that!'' Yi Xianined. ''But you like it, though.'' Baek Ain chuckled in his heart. "Brother Lin, Brother Lin! Are you listening?" Yao Dan called Baek Ain with a worried expression. He thought the muddy water was affecting Baek Ain a little. Baek Ain cleared his throat, "Well, yeah." "I just dozed off for a moment." Gu Yuan sighed, "It seems you paid quite a price to save us earlier. Even though we discovered that being swallowed by the muddy ocean is okay, I still felt guilty." "Grandmaster Lin, if we survived this ce. You''re always wee to my Gu n." "Haha, you''re our honorary elder. Our Yao n will always be your second home." Yao Dan didn''t want to lose. Baek Ain smiled and didn''t say anything. They talked about the safest way to pass the trial, but the 2 minutes rest time was finally over. "Heartstrings will bemenced..." The ethereal voice appeared again. "Once you pass this, you may obtain one Bodhisattva Seed and a chance to get out of the trial." Everyone frowned slightly as a white light swept them over. Baek Ain appeared in a purend with beautiful petals dancing in the atmosphere. Moonlight prated the dark clouds of the night sky and gave off a beautiful shine. [The "Awakened" was in effect] Baek Ain smirked, sensing several presences nearby. Cai Lin appeared in her red dress, swaying her sexy body at him in a gentle manner. "Ain, do you want me?" Her sweet voice could rile up any man easily. "Come here,e and get me." However, Baek Ain knew this was an illusion. His Cai Lin won''t do something like this. Cai Lin is the epitome of a queen. She would drag Baek Ain to the bed and do the deed. Knowing Cai Lin alone won''t work, several otherdies appeared in the pure whitend. That includes his mistresses in the Fallen Orchid Sect, Nn Yanran, Yun Yun,dies from the Behemoth Paradise, his three disciples, and even beautiful elders from the Magical Beast Tribes. Baek Ain''s heart couldn''t help but warm up slightly. Does this trial show him the women he cared for? "I didn''t expect so many women to be entangled with me in this life." Baek Ain was happy, to be honest. In Baek Ain''s first life, he was a uni graduate with no family or lover. He was satisfied enough to live alone with his modern entertainment. However, the abrupt change bestowed Baek Ain a better and more enjoyable life. The journey Baek Ain took until now. The women he loved, even if he had not married them. "Are you willing to kill yourself to save your loved ones?" An unknown voice struck Baek Ain. Baek Ain stared at the distance and confidently answered, "Yes." "Then, you must experience it..." The voice emotionlessly continued. All the women near Baek Ain suddenly drew their weapons and charged at him with feral expression. Weirdly, Baek Ain didn''t feel anything. "Yafei won''t make such a face." "Cai Lin would definitely use the hairpin I refined." "Lan Rou, I know your smile is better than that." "Come on, Yi Xian. Give me your best hug." "Qing Lin... Even when you''re mad, you''re still cute." "Yun Yun, Yanran, Lan Guan, Lan Tianxue, and Lan Mingxi. Even Elder Ling and Xue are here. I didn''t expect to see you here." "Haha~!" As Baek Ainughed, his body was ''brutally'' pierced by countless sharp weapons. His limbs were also chopped off as they drained his blood. They forked his eyeballs and even burned his flesh. Even then, Baek Ain knew. He has no enemies. Thesedies aren''t his enemies. Baek Ain''s belief pushed him forward as a brilliant white descended on him. What can he say? He trusts his lovely wives. "Such a loyal man..." A whisper echoed amidst the pure whitend. "I know you''re special..." "As expected, this little trip of mine isn''t wasted." "I searched for Fan Gu''s inheritance but found a rare unpolished diamond instead." The melodious chuckle finalized the trial, allowing the pure whitend to be void. ... [Ding! Your Awakened Achievement upgraded to level 2] [Name: The Awakened Lv.2] [1st Effect: The Awakened shall resist the corruption, -69% damage taken from Spiritual-type Attack] [2nd Effect: Any spouse whose soul is ''directly'' connected to you will feel eternal love from you, even if you were ''unfortunately'' separated by world and dimension. Their Affection won''t drop below 90] [Note: 100 is the maximum Affection one could have for each other] Baek Ain sighed in relief, "That was lukewarm." "I thought they would be more brutal, but our ''observer'' imagination seems rather low." "Alicia, have you spotted her?" [Yes, Host] Alicia responded positively. [The Mysterious Female Cultivator is currently watching in the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s core] [I also have prepared "Counterattack Protocol" to help you] Baek Ain stretched and said, "Well, let''s face her off, shall we?" Chapter 193: Here, Have a Taste of Your own Medicine Chapter 193: Here, Have a Taste of Your own Medicine --- Chapter 190 --- Baek Ain waited for others to finish the second trial, Heartstrings. It would be easy as if they are strolling in the park for some people. However, people with deep connections will have difficulty finishing this trial. They said a bond is the hardest thing to break. Even if one hates others, there is asting feeling in one''s heart. Atst, Baek Ain couldn''t help but worry because there was a possibility of forming a ''Heart Demon'' if his lovers didn''t pass this trial. But a smile gradually bloomed on Baek Ain''s face. "Well, it seems my worry is for nothing." "Ain!" X3. Three beautiful and goddess-likedies appeared in the Isle of Bodhisattva, running to hug Baek Ain. Baek Ain chuckled helplessly and hugged them, giving a firm embrace to their bodies. He even could feel his shoulders be moist due to their tears and anguish. The trial must have shown and let them experience something terrible. Even the aloofdy Lan Rou cried a little. To Baek Ain''s surprise, Yi Xian was the most crybaby of the three. It is unexpected. "You''re so big, but cry like a baby." Baek Ain consoled with a teasing smile. "Maybe we should call you Crybaby Xian from now on." "Stop bullying me, hmph!" Yi Xian pounded Baek Ain''s chest with her fist softly and pouted. "There, you''re all cheered up now." Baek Ain snickered, giving her forehead a gentle flick. He was ''actually'' tempted to ask what his lovers went through in the Heartstrings Trial but decided not to open his mouth. When they are stable enough, they would tell him. They sat under a shady tree and waited for others to pass the trial. After fifteen minutes, the first person toe out is surprising Baek Ain''s first disciple, Yao Ling''er. Yao Ling''er gasped and let out a sorrowful groan. Baek Ain used telekinesis and brought her closer, feeling her mental state worse than his three lovers. Just as he was about to heal Yao Ling''er, several others appeared and had the sameplexion. He found every familiar face, but one particr girl is missing. "Xun''er is not here." Gu Yuan looked around in panic. Although the voice didn''t specify the time limit of the Heartstrings Trial, everyone knows staying in that cruel experience for too long is not okay for mental health. Gu Yuan acknowledged himself as one of the best Dou Qi Practitioners on the Continent, and he knew this trial was damaging one''s foundation. "It''s been thirty minutes..." Huo Ling wiped her cold sweats. "Your daughter seems to have a tightly tied knot that she couldn''t solve..." Gu Yuan clenched his hand and mumbled, "Xiao Yan." "It must be him." "Xun''er was close, no, she grew up alongside that boy for years before he left her behind..." "Ungrateful little thief, who only knows how to make a mess left and right." "If he wasn''t from Xiao n, I wouldn''t be..." The Heroine''s Father sighed with an indignant expression. "Did you say Xiao n?" Yao Dan suddenly butted into the conversation. "Are you saying that the thieving boy close to your daughter is from that Xiao n?" "Aih, I don''t know if you were blessed or cursed, Chief Gu." "About that..." Gu Yuan could only shake his head bitterly. He was the one who decided to send Gu Xun''er away from the Gu n because the politics and environment would affect her growth. However, now that Gu Yuan thought about it, he regretted it. Sending Gu Xun''er to the remote ce didn''t cultivate her character. It caused a problem instead. ''The mission should have been done by an elder, and we could have gotten the key earlier.'' Gu Yuan gazed into the distance. Only a handful of people passed the second trial so far. All of a sudden, a weeping sound appears in the vicinity. Gu Xun''ernded on the ground in a sorry state. Herplexion bes pale as paper. Her once rosy lips have lost their brilliance. There is also a sign of dried tears on her pale face. But what Baek Ain noticed was her eyes. The once lovely ck eyes have lost their luster and look very dead. Gu Yuan pained, looking at his pitiful daughter. Before he could even walk to her, Gu Xun''er raised her hand and searched for someone. "T-Teacher..." She shed to Baek Ain and hugged him tightly. She whimpered silently on his chest, which left Gu Yuan speechless. ''A-Are they really that close?'' Gu Yuan thought to himself. Baek Ain rubbed his disciple''s head and felt her vented emotion. He sighed and was about to console her, but the ethereal voice finally appeared again. "Congrattions, you have passed Heartstrings." "You may receive one Bodhisattva Seed." A green seed appeared before their eyes,nding on their hands. Everyone could feel the ''enlightenment'' aura lingering from the seed, which is a weird experience. ''This ain''t Senzu Bean, right?'' Even though the appearance is awkwardly simr, Bodhisattva Seed is the size of an adult''s fist. Well, it''s not like they would eat it. "Now you have a chance to forfeit." The ethereal voice continued. "You have obtained Bodhisattva Seed. Don''t bite more than you can chew." Baek Ain smiled inside because theter part sounded more like condemnation than a warning. The group leaders nced at each other before nodding their heads to let some members give up. It was good enough to reach this far. So, the only people left are Baek Ain, Qing Lin, Lan Rou, Yi Xian, the three disciples, and the chiefs of Ancient ns. Coincidently, they ended with a group of ten. "Xun''er. Don''t push yourself, okay." Baek Ain warned her disciple immediately. "The same goes for you all as well." The remaining nodded and waited for the following trial. "Let''s start thest trial, Unfinished Samsara." The ethereal voice said. "You''ll experience your deepest desire and relive your life from scratch." "You won''t die, but there is a high chance you won''t be yourself after this..." "Unfinished Samsara, may you find the fortune lies ahead..." Baek Ain''s vision experienced a blur as he stood on the grasnd with an unfamiliar woman in his embrace. No, he''s familiar with her. Her tender and wless skin. Her small nose. Alluring red lips. Those dainty green eyes. Her long ck hair flowed to her thin waist. She wore a ck dress with a purple flower pattern all over. There is a slit on the bottom of the dress, exposing her soft and milky thighs. Countless memories exploded in Baek Ain''s mind as he recalled his life. His name is Baek Ain. He lives and grows in a small vige called Crane Query Mountain Vige. There, he came to know and married his childhood sweetheart, Luo Bingbing. "Bing''er..." He called her name affectionately. "Hubby." The youngdy smiled and leaned on his broad chest. "Why are you calling me like that all of a sudden?" "Hehe, you only call me Bing''er when you''re up to something." She added. Her voice is riling up Baek Ain''s emotion. "I want our family to grow." He replied teasingly. Luo Bingbing blushed, "Y-You..." "Fine, we will have a son and a daughter." "Their names will be Baek Jin and Baek Yin." "Mm." Baek Ain snuggled onto her shoulders. Luo Bingbing caressed his face gently and whispered, "I wish we could stay like this forever." [The "Awakened" was in effect] [Soul Protection activated] [Ding! You have resisted the change of Unfinished Samsara] [Counterattack Protocol started] [Preparing Counterattack...] "Yeah, forever until you''re bored of me..." Baek Ain''s tone bes rather amused. "Right, mysteriousdy?" "Or should I call you my darling wife, Luo Bingbing?" Luo Bingbing immediately pushed Baek Ain away as the world around them crumbled into dust, revealing a space surrounded by thick vines of roots. Finally, her ck dress bes a loose robe that emphasizes more curves. Baek Ainughed, "What''s the matter, don''t you call me Hubby earlier?" "For a beautifuldy from an upper realm, you surely have a good taste in men." "You wanted to brainwash me, right?" "When did you realize?" Luo Bingbing frowned. She was ready to st Baek Ain away. Baek Ain shrugged, "Your method is too sloppy." [Ding! Ultimate Sign-in used on the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s Core] [Remaining usage: 1] [Ding! You have obtained 10x Bodhisattva Heart(Transcendent Item), 100x Bodhisattva Seed(SSS), and Tale of Unfinished Samsara(One usage)] [Name: Tale of Unfinished Samsara] [Grade: SSS+(Peak)] [Type: Ancient Artifact] [Description: A powerful artifact that allows ultimate Unfinished Samsara, allowing the caster to create an ''extremely'' detailed world of illusion that''s no different than reality to enlighten others] [Caution: There is arge chance for someone to be swallowed by Ultimate Unfinished Samsara] A smirk formed on Baek Ain''s face because this was better than he expected. He read the Tale of Unfinished Samsara''s ability and found it simr to the Unfinished Samsara used on him earlier. "Hmph, I don''t know who you are, but the natives of this lower ne shouldn''t be able to see pass through that Unfinished Samsara." Luo Bingbing stared at Baek Ain. "Even in the upper realm-!" "Wait, I know something is special about you..." Her eyes widened solemnly. "Is that so?" Baek Ain has a helpless expression. "Aih, It''s hard to be this awesome, you know?" ''Shameless.'' Luo Binging thought to herself. However, Luo Bingbing unknowingly lowered her guard slightly as Baek Ain arrived before her eyes and took her lips. ''Alicia, finish her.'' Baek Ainmanded his system. [Activating Tale of Unfinished Samsara on the target...] Baek Ain stared at Luo Bingbing''s green eyes and said wickedly, "Here, have a taste of your own medicine!" "Y-You!" Luo Bingbing shivered and felt her world turned upside down. Unknown to Baek Ain, he used the ultimate artifact that can even bend low-grade True God to his will on Luo Binging. It''s not simple andparable to the Unfinished Samsara he experienced. Well, it was toote to regret his decision. Chapter 194: One Hundred Reincarnations Chapter 194: One Hundred Reincarnations --- Chapter 191 --- [Well, that was a waste] Aliciamented. ''What do you mean?'' Baek Ain questioned the system. [Hmm, well, maybe it wasn''t a waste...] ''Hello??'' [Oh, Host. I was thinking about your decision on using ''Tale of Unfinished Samsara'' on this woman] [You only skimmed the description of the artifact without knowing its true power. Even a low-tiered True God would bend their knees for you if used correctly] [But you used it on this Female Cultivator instead] [I don''t know if horniness gets to your head, but it was too impulsive...] Baek Ain stared nkly at the dreamy-looking Luo Bingbing and ruffled his hair because his decision was impulsive. Since this woman dared to use unfinished samsara to brainwash him, he was mad and wanted her to experience the same thing. Now that Alicia told him that ''Tale of Unfinished Samsara'' could bend low-tiered True God''s will to his bidding, Baek Ain somewhat regretted his decision. Baek Ain wasn''t afraid of Luo Bingbing. He was confident in fighting her one by one with all the foundations he had built so far. He''s essentially a walking cheat, after all. "Wait, wait, don''t belittle me." "You could have warned me, no?" [Too bad, you''re too fast I couldn''t warn you] [So I only followed your order, Host~!] Alicia responded with a yful tone. "..." Baek Ain''s mouth twitched. "Whatever, so what''s the matter with not wasting it earlier?" [Oh, about that? Well, if this woman''s potential is high enough, nurturing her is better than having a low-tiered True God on your side] [I mean, Cultivators always have the means to defy heaven or divine-like beings, no? She could be your hidden de against future enemies and foothold on the Great Thousand World] "What if she was hostile after experiencing the Unfinished Samsara?" Hearing this question, Alicia felt her Host had be dumber. [You didn''t catch my words earlier, didn''t you? The ''Tale of Unfinished Samsara'' is a broken artifact that shouldn''t getpared with ''Unfinished Samsara'' created by this lower realm] [What she experienced now is no different than a dream-like reincarnation that would shake her entire being. If this woman''s will was strong enough, she could resist the real illusion for a few days. But is her will too weak] [There is a possibility she gets devouredpletely by her new life and bes a new person bonded to you... Karmically, that is] Baek Ain looked at the beautiful Luo Bingbing and mumbled, "Did I get myself into a problem again? No, no, this might be a blessing in disguise." "You actually defeated her, Human?" A voice suddenly appeared in the root-covered room. Baek Ain frowned and turned around, seeing an androgynous creature made of roots and leaves. It stood over 170 centimeters and stared at him with misty green-light eyes. "You''re the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s Spirit." Baek Ain guessed immediately. The Tree Spirit nodded, "That''s me." "I was about to give everyone a chance to get my Bodhisattva''s Heart and Seeds, but who would have thought a mysterious woman from the upper realm would appear and terrorize me..." "She gets a hold of my True Core, which means she hasplete control over my life." "Hmm, you actually fear death?" Baek Ain was intrigued by this revtion. The Tree Spirit stared at Baek Ain and formed a serene look, "I didn''t fear death. What I fear is this world losinga chance to gain enlightenment." "Every once in a while, I appeared and bestowed fated people with my Heart and Seeds to give this lower ne a chance. A chance to protect itself and its inhabitants." "After that, I buried myself deep in the ne''s core and absorbed all sorts of energy until my new Heart and Seeds matured again. But if my True Core is pletely'' destroyed, this lower ne is ''naturally'' doomed." The Tree Spirit closed its eyes and opened them slowly, "I didn''t fear death. But if I don''t do my duty. I''ll be a sinner..." "Thank you, human." Baek Ain smiled and waved his hand, "It''s nothing." "I was pissed off as well." "Pissed off, huh? That''s new..." The Tree Spirit put on a smile. After learning the new words, Bodhisattva Ancient Tree sensed the surroundings and sighed because it didn''t have enough time. "This woman used too much of my energy. I could have granted more Bodhisattva Seeds for the challenger if things proceeded like they used to be." "The Era of Dou Gods ended years ago. This lower ne declined so much..." "Human, with my remaining energy, I will grant you a chance to experience 100 reincarnations and temper yourself." "You have met all the criteria. Even though you''re mischievous and hide yourself from others, you''re not evil..." "Are you willing?" The Tree Spirit asked with a low hum. Baek Ain stared at the Tree Spirit and confidently answered, "It would be my pleasure." "Good." The Tree Spirit nodded its head. "But I must warn you first that you might get devoured by 100 Reincarnations... If you''re not firm enough with yourself, you''d get swallowed by the experience and lose your mind." ''Alicia, how does itpare to the Tale of Unfinished Samsara?'' Baek Ain curiously inquired. [Hmm...] [That''s an easy but somewhat hard question] ''Just answer it.'' [An ''Unfinished Samsara'' from the lower realm couldn''tpare to Tale of Unfinished Samsara] [However, adding the quantity, it could rival Tale of Unfinished Samsara by a small margin] [It''s a safer way to temper yourself. Many powerful beings in the Great Way preferred doing 100 or 1000 Reincarnations than Tale of Unfinished Samsara] Alicia finished her answer. ''Why did you make the Tale of Unfinished Samsara sound like a nightmare fuel?'' Baek Ain couldn''t help but notice this. [Because it is a NIGHTMARE FUEL, my dear Host] [Some people would run away rather than face their inner monsters, including Gods and other power entities...] "Are you ready?" The Tree Spirit stared at Baek Ain. "At the same, I would also fuse Bodhisattva''s Heart into your body." Baek Ain digested Alicia''s words and answered Bodhisattva Ancient Tree Spirit, "Yes, do it." As Baek Ain meditated on the ground, roots wrapped around him like a cocoon and injected a vibrant green light. ... Baek Ain woke up on the bed. He returned to a familiar-looking apartment and relieved his life as if everything he had faced so far never happened. But as time moved on. Baek Ainnded a job and married his female coworker but found his lifeckluster. He saw several children and ended up on the hospital bed with aplicated expression. He''s old now. Yes, he''s too old to move by himself. Unknowingly, Baek Ain has missed everything, even if he couldn''t remember anything about that missing piece of his life. Baek Ain closed his eyes and said, "How regretful..." Ding! Another life shed. Baek Ain opened his eyes and discovered himself in the bed with a beautiful woman by his side. Her silky blonde hair and blue eyes mesmerized him. "Yafei." "What, hubby?" Her voice dripped like honey. "No, nothing." Baek Ain embraced Yafei tightly, feeling her warmth and smelling her womanly scent. In this life, he was a war orphan and raised as a Shadow Guard. He and Yanfei fell in love when they met at the festival, starting their love life. They married three yearster. They have kids and a great life, but Yafei ultimately dies in his arms because of old age. Her cultivation is too low to apany him. Baek Ain stood before a graveyard. He didn''t bring an umbre, so heavy rain fell on his body. That day, a man cried in a storm. After that, Baek Ain became the leader of the Primer Family and was known as the King of Wealth on the Dou Continent in a mere twenty years. Even then, no matter how much wealth he possessed, he couldn''t bring his wife to live again. "I''ve reached the peak, but it''s useless..." Sitting on the edge of a cliff, Baek Ain looked down at the literal river of gold. He closed his eyes and stared at the sky silently. Ding! Another life shed. Baek Ain was reborn as amoner. He was taught Demonic Arts by an injured expert and wandered around thend, finding himself kneeling before an otherworldly beauty. The otherworldly beauty is none other than Lan Rou. They fought over Heavenly Medicine, injuring each other. Surprisingly, they also fell into a cliff and were forced to help each other because of the situation. They be closer to each other, even giving each other an endearing nickname. Years passed, and they finally escaped the cliff. Lan Rou vowed she would remember Baek Ain her whole life, bidding farewell with a bleeding heart because she couldn''t be with him. Their status is too different, so staying with Baek Ain would hurt him more than her. Baek Ain also vowed he''d find her again in the future. Fifteen yearster. Baek Ain became a famous Demonic Practitioner, and people called him the ''Demonic de Master'' for killing his way through thend. That day, Baek Ain arrived at Lan Rou''s n and discovered she was about to get married to someone else. He was furious and tore her n apart, bringing her along with him. They are ''relentlessly'' chased for months. Their bodies got injured beyond repair. Even in the face of death, Baek Ain and Lan Rou still embraced each other. There is no other way for them to escape, so they decide to do a suicide attack together. At least, they would go with a bang and bring these unruly bastards who meddled with their loves to hell. "Even if our bodies got destroyed to specks of dust... Our feelings are eternal." "Yes, let''s meet again in our next life." Ding! Another life shed. Baek Ain coughed, finding his body was very weak. In this life, he''s actually a test subject for a poison master. He was fed with poisonous creatures or substances one day after another, suffering for years. He was so close to giving up, but someone suddenly extended her hand to help him. It was a youngdy in shabby clothing. Her bright purple eyes and white hair caught Baek Ain''s attention, and he found her like an angel from heaven. She''s also a test subject, but her body is unique, so she could fight back and run away. Her name is Xiao Yi Xian, but preferred calling herself Yi Xian. Baek Ain and Yi Xian sessfully escaped the poison master''s liar, and they were ''surprisingly'' raised by a Magical Beast deep in the forest shortly after. Yes, it sounds bizarre, but the Magical Beast is actually a high-ranked one with profound intelligence. She taught them about the world, training them to be strong, until one day, a Dou Saint expert came and killed her before their very eyes. The reason is simple. The Dou Saint expert wants their mother''s bloodline essence to increase his cultivation. Baek Ain and Yi Xian could only watch in despair. Their lives are miserable. But the despair also fueled them to be stronger! Baek Ain developed his Assassination Technique to the top, bing a fearful force. He''s also a Tier 9 Alchemy after years of research. Yi Xian also grew into a true powerhouse, rivaling the Dou Saint, who killed their mother. They visited the poison master who tortured them and killed him brutally, giving him the taste of his own medicine. A weekter, they went to the Central ins and charged at the Dou Saint with difficulty. After days of fighting, they sessfully avenged their mother. They be famous. People called them the ''Poison Empress'' and ''Unrivaled Hidden de'' to their deathbeds. After disappearing from the public, Baek Ain and Yi Xian lived together deep in the forest. They are married but have no child because Yi Xian''s poisonous body isn''t suitable to bore a child. It was unfortunate. Also, due to excessive body training, Baek Ain''s body crumbled gradually and caused him to die earlier than Yi Xian. Even a ninth-grade pill could not save him. In his life moment, he could see Yi Xian have a firm look, but it was a facade as tears dripped down her fair cheeks. "Don''t cry... We will meet again if fate allows us to." Ding! Another life shed. Baek Ain traveled in the desert and met a young girl chased by several snake men. He saved her and discovered she was a hybrid, which caused him to pity her even more. Her emerald-like green hair and bright green eyes caused Baek Ain''s heart to soften. Since he was an independent practitioner, Baek Ain adopted her as his sister, and he named her Qing Lin. They be closer and closer as Qing Lin grows into a beautiful young woman, confessing her feelings for him. But Baek Ain didn''t see her that way, so he refused. That day, Baek Ain felt he was making the worst decision in his life. Qing Lin''s low self-esteem hit rock bottom, so she ran away silently and disappeared from Baek Ain''s life for years. He searched for Qing Lin all over the Dou Qi Continent and even became a famous mercenary called the ''Flower Burial'' thanks to defeating countless experts. After traveling for years, Baek Ain found himself in the same desert where he saved Qing Lin from snake-men. Baek Ain ughtered every snake man in his vision and broke through every oasis base. They couldn''t defeat him because one attack was enough to bury them in the sea of flowers. He arrived at thest oasis and saw a familiar green-haired girl sitting on the throne coldly. Her wless face had such a cold expression that made him shiver because of how differentpared to the Qing Lin he knew. Baek Ain shouted her name, but the young woman didn''t respond. Not long after, a group of snake men led by an elderly with gray hair appeared before Baek Ain''s eyes. The elder told Baek Ain that the woman on the throne was the new queen of snake men. And she has shed her mortal shell and walked on the path of a god. Baek Ain fell into disbelief. He kept calling Qing Lin''s name, but it was futile, as she didn''t even bother to stare at him. He roared angrily and tried to ughter these snake men. They must be the ones who dragged Qing Lin to this state. However, before Baek Ain could even harm a life, Qing Lin stepped down and punched his chest heavily, sending him several miles away. Baek Ain cried, feeling restless. He wed his way out of the death and charged at the desert again. This time, he obtained more information and discovered that Qing Lin voluntarily became the new queen because of his rejection. Years ago, the broken-hearted girl returned to the desert and made a deal with the former queen. If Qing Lin could forget her past, she would obtain the ''greatest'' happiness. Baek Ain was ''slowly'' devoured by his sorrow and kneeled in front of the oasis for years. One season after another, Baek Ain watched sand and snow drift in the atmosphere. Leaves fell, bing nutrients for a beautiful flower in this cruel desert. Attractive and energetic with bright yellow petals that are like sunshine. The flower reminded Baek Ain of Qing Lin. He watched Qing Lin grow from a bud to a beautiful flower. His love for her is like a leaf, nurturing her in a harsh cold and heat, sheltering her. "Qing Lin..." Baek Ain suddenly stood up. He waved his palm smoothly and slowly, giving off the feeling of changing seasons. His skinny and bone-like body danced in the desert. He drew his body and created an evesting scent of a flower, giving life to the barrennd. He put every emotion into this palm technique and let out his final breath. The new queen opened her eyes as an evesting flower scent hit her nostrils. She frowned slightly, and her expression gradually melted into mncholy. But that mncholy quickly turned into horror. Qing Lin threw her crown to the ground and ran toward the desert with all her might. She arrived and saw a mummy-like figure standing with a smile on a pale face. "W-Wee back, my dear Qing Lin." Baek Ain said with difficulty. "I just wanted to say sorry..." "That day..." "I regretted my decision." "Today, I want to say one more thing as well." "I love you..." Baek Ain''s eyes dimmed as he fell to the ground. Qing Lin hugged Baek Ain and felt his life withering like a dying flower, frightening her. "P-Please don''t die..." She whispered, tears staining her beautiful face. However, no matter how much she calls, the man''s life has ended. In the end, Qing Lin returned to her throne with a skinny man in her embrace and started a legend of the lonesome snake queen in the flower field. Ding! Another life shed. Baek Ain stood atop a mountain peak. He was the son of a noble and talented in cultivation. Many people loved Baek Ain, cherishing him like a priceless treasure. As he grew older, Baek Ain became famous among the maidens in his city, but he was somehow not attracted to these mon''dies. When Baek Ain became an adult, he wandered outside the city and started his adventure. He fought,ughed, and met many people on his journey. That''s until he met a horde of demons. These creatures are the horror of this world, ughtering and devouring any humans on sight. Baek Ain''s parents taught him that ''demons'' are the nemesis of humans. So if Baek Ain ever encounters one, he should kill it! He brought over his spear and saw a goddess in a red dress chased by demons. Her ck hair scattered over her fair, snow-like skin. And those crimson eyes of her drawn Beak Ain in. At that moment, Baek Ain knew the meaning of ''love at first sight'' that his father talked about. However, this event led to a whole ordeal where Baek Ain had to fight the world to prove his point. He saved the goddess and caught her name. It was Cai Lin, which sounds good in his ears. Cai Lin is a prideful woman, so she''s not your type of viger girl who''s too innocent. She has this noble aura and beauty Baek Ain has been searching for years! Unknown to Baek Ain, Cai Lin is also a demon. However, when he knew her true identity, it was toote. Ten years. Baek Ain and Cai Lin roamed around the world for ten years, discovering many miracles in their journey. Of course, their rtionship deepened. "Lin''er... I want to introduce you to my parents." "Are you willing?" Cai Lin was taken aback but nodded her head shortly after. They went to Baek Ain''s hometown but were surprised to see countless warriors besieging them upon entering the city. Baek Ain''s parents walked in, shouting at Cai Lin as they believed she had bewitched him. "SHE''S A DEMON, AIN! WAKE UP!" Baek Ain watched Cai Lin tremble for once. She stared at him with a guilty look, biting her lips grimly. Baek Ain grabbed Cai Lin''s hand and said, "She has a heart just like a human..." "So what if you''re a demon? What makes this world think you don''t deserve love..." He looked at the warriors and his parents, "WHAT MAKES THIS WORLD THINK YOU DON''T DESERVE MY LOVE!!" Boom! Baek Ain released his cultivation base and lifted Cai Lin in a princess carry, running out of the city. Yet a secondter, countless warriors already chased after them. Thousands of arrows enhanced with inner energy fell from the sky, raining Baek Ain and Cai Lin. Baek Ain gritted his teeth as some arrows stabbed his back. "Ain." Cai Lin looked at him worriedly. "P-Put me down. I have my legs to run." "No." Baek Ain grinned like a madman. "If I put you down, you will get hit." Baek Ain brought Cai Lin to the faraway mountain, hiding in a secret training chamber he had built once. They tended their wounds and hid from the chasing warriors. Ten yearster. Baek Ain wielded his spear and thrust against a thousand-year-old rock, sessfully breaking it apart. "No, this is not enough." Another ten years passed, and the thousand-year-old rock was ''literally'' reduced to dust because of Baek Ain''s Spear''s ray. Cai Lin walked in with a towel and wiped Baek Ain''s sweat, "Don''t push yourself too much." "I''m content with my current life. We have lived peacefully here for twenty years." "We might not have your parents'' blessing, but I always know you''re my other half. My dear husband." Baek Ain rubbed his cheek against Cai Lin''s soft hand and said, "I promise to bring you out one day." "After we be strong enough. This world won''t stop us anymore." "Rules exist to be broken." Cai Lin giggled and kissed him, "What a dummy." "Hehe, at least I''m your dummy." "Indeed~!" Another ten yearster. Baek Ain and Cai Lin stood before the training chamber''s sealed entrances. Their aura is like an unrivaled spear and deadly snakes that could shake the world. "Are you ready?" "Mm!" A couple walked out, starting a legend. A man walked with a spear in his hand. He defeated masters in the world in one strike, iming the ''Spear Monarch'' title until the end time. A woman walked with her lover, conquering every demon, iming the ''Snake Goddess'' title until the end. They are twin stars, a couple who trampled over the world with their love and unrivaled strength. They stood on the top and dominated the era. Even then, the era hase to an end. In a pavilion surrounded by ake, a middle-aged man sat down with a demoness on his shoulder. "Lin''er, do you love me?" "Yes, I love you." "Haha, that''s good enough... Yeah, that''s good enough." Ding! Baek Ain lived over ny-nine lives and experienced many things. He once became a viin, killing everyone because someone dared to kill his dog. He also became a savior once, ascending the lower ne to a ''greater'' stage. There was a time when he lived as a person who was bedridden for years, but he didn''t give up and became a master amongst masters. There was a time when he lived with regrets. He married many women, but only a few stood out and truly gained his love. The same goes with his kids because only some he truly loves and care like they are real. He was grieving. He was happy. Betrayal and Loyalty. He experienced all kinds of emotions. In a void, Baek Ain hovered and experienced hisst reincarnation. He opened his eyes to a bed with his harem surrounding him. They are beautiful goddess-like women, but none of them are familiar to him. "Go away." He smiled, brushing them off. The women disappeared. Baek Ain watched his family members and lovers appear one after another, giving him a line of words. "Who are they?" "Who am I?" "I have countless names." "And over a hundred lives." "But only one name that matters..." "A name that resounds over the voids and eras." "A name that bonds everyone to me." Baek Ain slowly opened his eyes, revealing a pair of brilliant hazel-gold eyes. "I Am Baek Ain." Chapter 195: Husband, Im Yours~! Chapter 195: Husband, I''m Yours~! --- Chapter 192 --- Baek Ain opened his eyes slowly and sighed in relief. Experiencing 100 hundred reincarnations is much more intense than he initially thought. He was confident that small pieces of his former self had gotten chipped away, but he knew it was necessary to strengthen his mind and soul. Also, those pieces are more like impurities in his whole being. Although Baek Ain didn''t feel any particr boost physically besides the Bodhisattva''s Heart that the Ancient Bodhisatta Tree nted in his body as a way for him to reach the Dou Di(Dou God) Realm, his soul evolved to a ''greater'' high. Baek Ain stayed firm like an unwavering mountain, even in endless joy or sorrow. Ultimately, he became stronger with countless rich experiences that one couldn''t have with one life alone. However, Baek Ain also realized it was imperfect. There is no such thing as perfect in this world. ... [Ding! Your ''Awakened'' Achievement upgraded to level 4] [Name: The Awakened Lv.4] [1st Effect: The Awakened shall resist the corruption, -90% damage taken from Spiritual-type Attack] [2nd Effect: Any spouse whose soul is ''directly'' connected to you will feel eternal love from you, even if you were ''unfortunately'' separated by world and dimension. Their Affection won''t drop below 90] [3rd Effect: The Awakened won''t be affected by middle-divine grade Nirvana-type skills, weapons, or influence] [4th Effect: Any spouse whose soul is ''directly'' connected to you will not get their memories(about you) erased from the Samsara''s Path upon transmigration/reincarnation. The worst scenario imaginable is memory sealing] [Note: 100 is the maximum Affection one could have for each other] ... [Ding! Soul Protection(Innate) has be stronger] [Soul Protection(Innate) is one step away from evolving...] [Ding! You have obtained 100 exclusive skills/abilities from ''One Hundred Reincarnations''] [Nevertheless, their proficiency level began from F Grade to prevent disharmony] [Wealthy Gold Emperor(Passive)] [Demonic Arts: Crane and Lotus''s Records(SS+)] [Unrivaled Ignore Defense(Passive)] [Dance of Guilt: Flower Burial(SS)] [Spear Monarch''s Three Spear ssic(SSS)] [Divine Phoenix''s Language(Passive)] [Dou Qi Threads(S)] [Flying Spear Art(S)] [Spear Intent(SSS)] [Spear Aura(SS)] [Spear Domain(S) [Flying de Art(S)] [Flying Roc Art(S)] [Wind Intent(S) [Wind Aura(A) [Wind Domain(B)] [Demon King of Seven Storms(Active)] [Three Wordly Fragrances(Passive)] [King''s Joy Touch(SS)] [Irresistible Pheromone(Passive)] [Cold Prince(Passive)] [Pain Immunity(SS)] [Soul-Locking Kiss Manual(S+) [Star Plucking Sword Art(S)] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [White Tiger King''s Descent(S)] [White Tiger King''s Deterrent(S)] [Golden-Crowned Peacock''s Change(SS)] [Golden-Crowned Peacock''s Rage(S+)] [Ding! Due to your spiritual experience, a unique skill is going to be condensed] [Congrattion, Host] [You have obtained ''102 Lives'' Nirvanic Parade''] ... Baek Ain briefly skimmed the list of new skills as he knew about them already. However, thest one caught him off guard. A small smile crept onto Baek Ain''s handsome face. His hazel-gold eyes have be crystal-like and more experienced, so he doesn''t expect the best from this. [Name: 102 Lives Nirvanic Parade] [Type: Growth-Type Skill] [Grade: SSS+(Currently)] [Description: A unique skill condensed due to the Host''s experiencing 102 lives spiritually. Allow the Host to summon his incarnation as a masked avatar to fight] [Note: The current Host may only summon a handful of incarnations with passable powers and mysteries] "Well, It''s better than I expected." He chuckled in amusement. [How is your feeling, Host?] Alicia''s voice brushed Baek Ain''s mind. Baek Ain smiled and answered, "I don''t know... Calm? I felt much tamer than usual." [People do feel like that after one hundred reincarnations] [Don''t worry, Host. After some adjustment, you should be fine] "Yeah." Baek Ain nodded in understanding. He rubbed his neck and looked around, finding the tree spirit sitting on a chair made from roots. The tree spirit stared at Baek Ain, checking him up and down. "It seems you have gained a lot..." "I don''t have much time." "The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree will return to the ground again, and my next appearance will be longer than it used to be... Human, I don''t hope much, but could you grant this lower ne protection from people like that woman there." The tree spirit moved its head and looked at Luo Bingbing, who was drooling like a foolish woman. "if possible..." Baek Ain waved his hand at the tree spirit, "She won''t be a threat. We don''t need to take her life." "On the contrary, she would be a great asset for me and this ne." "So, just go to sleep and leave the rest to me." The tree spirit was surprised by Baek Ain''s confidence. It let out a heartyugh and said, "Thank you for the peace of mind." "Before I go, may I know your name?" "Your real name." The tree spirit added a little bit of tone. Baek Ain snapped his finger and canceled the Chaotic Mask of the Jester, allowing the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree to see his ''true'' appearance. "My real name is Baek Ain." Baek Ain introduced himself. "Nice to meet you, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s Spirit." "Such a miraculous transformation ability." The tree spirit praised Baek Ain earnestly. "I know you''re a young human, but I didn''t expect you to be this young." "You haven''t even reached twenty years of age yet." "This is also fate..." It sighed in realization "I don''t know about the future, but if by any chance you couldn''t meet me again due to some circumstance, your descendant may enter this ce to retrieve a Bodhisattva''s Heart and Seeds." Baek Ain put on a surprised expression upon hearing the tree spirit''s words and questioned, "Aren''t you supposed to be just and fair to give everyone a chance? If you did something like that, it''s no different than giving me and my future children a privilege, no?" The tree spirit gave Baek Ain a mysterious smile and replied, "What you said is true, but I know your descendant won''t be ordinary. While they might not be like you, I can help them temper their hearts." "Moreover, I believe in you to raise good-natured kids..." "Haha, you''re pressuring me." Baek Ainughed as he realized what the tree spirit intended. "Okay, I will remember this." The tree spirit blinked its bead-like eyes and gave Baek Ain a piece of information, "I have sent yourpanions outside. You may find them in the north before I use myst power to teleport the floating ind to the safe ce and hibernate." "Okay, thanks for telling me." Baek Ain smiled and turned around. He grabbed Luo Bingbing by the waist and carried her like a sack of potatoes. "See youter, Bodhisattva Ancient Tree." He waved and disappeared from the core area. The tree spirit ced its hands together and closed its eyes, "Farewell, Human''s Emperor Baek Ain." "Let''s meet again in 3,000 years..." The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree sustained heavy damage because of Luo Bingbing''s interference. It usually would hibernate for 1,000 years and appear on the surface shortly after, but now it must rest for 3,000 years. When the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree appeared again, this lower ne might have be a totally different realm. ... Baek Ain used Spatial Strength skillfully and traveled countless hundred miles in the blink of an eye. Hended on the grasnd and looked back at the center area of the floating ind. "Ahn..." A soft moan from below made Baek Ain raise his brows. Baek Ain stared at Luo Bingbing and noticed she was about to awake from the Tale of Unfinished Samsara. [This is unbelievable...] Even Alicia was speechless. [Tale of Unfinished Samsara is a top-tier artifact, but this woman actually awakes so quickly??] Baek Ain checked for something and gently ced Luo Bingbing on the soft grass. The beautiful female cultivator opened her eyes and revealed confused green eyes. She rubbed her eyes and groaned, "Uugh, where am I?" "What''s this ce?" Luo Bingbing stared at Baek Ain and gasped. Her fair cheeks flushed and made Baek Ain''s male instinct jump. [Uh, oh] [I don''t think blushing is a good sign, Host] Aliciamented solemnly. ''Yeah.'' Baek Ain watched tearse out of Luo Bingbing''s eyes. Luo Bingbing suddenly pounced on Baek Ain and let out a squeal of happiness, "Husband, we finally met again!" "I know you won''t abandon me forever." "Sorry, I shouldn''t have acted high and mighty... So please, don''t leave me again." Baek Ain stared at her in disbelief, "What?" "Are you ying around with me?" [Oh, no...] Alicia realized something. [Host, she is...] Luo Bingbing shook her head rapidly and said, "No! I would never joke around about this matter." "W-We married each other on the third of July." "B-B-But I was being such a mean wife and even did countless horrible things to you." "The point is..." [This woman, she got devoured by ''Tale of Unfinished Samsara''] "..." Baek Ain. Luo Bingbing grabbed Yu Long''s right hand and pressed it against her soft breast forcibly, "Husband, I''m Yours~!" Chapter 196: Twist of Fate Chapter 196: Twist of Fate P4treon Link: p4treon/NineClouds69 --- Chapter 193 --- [Congrattion, Host] [You caught yet another new harem member] [Once again, you have proven yourself as a lucky bastard!] Baek Ain ignored Alicia''s teasing for the whole journey. It was good that he was more resistant to something like this after one hundred reincarnations. Not to mention, Baek Ain has his hands full of Luo Bingbing. This woman escaped the ''Tale of Unfinished Samsara'' not by finishing it like him but by wholeheartedly epting it. She was ''literally'' devoured by her reincarnation. Alicia told Baek Ain a case like this was very rare because anyone who experienced the ''Tale of Unfinished Samsara'' either died or became insane. Still, Luo Bingbing doesn''t seem to be the two cases. She''s still ''normal'' with a functioning mind and soul, in a way, except for her overflowing affection for Baek Ain.N?v(el)B\\jnn Luo Bingbing is hugging Baek Ain''s right arm, acting like a spoiled baby ko. Her green eyes lit up every time she noticed a shift in Baek Ain''s handsome face(whether small or not) like it was a fascinating mini-game of her own. Her bodynguage drastically changed as she locked herself to Baek Ain more affectionately since her awakening. Who would have thought this woman wanted to brainwash Baek Ain a while ago, but now she acts like a fawn and little lover? And it''s not even an act. She really saw herself as Baek Ain''s wife. As they flew in the sky, Baek Ain opened his mouth and couldn''t help but ask, "Luo Bingbing, do you still remember what happened before I used the Tale of Unfinished Samsara on you?" "I, yes..." Luo Bingbing lowered her head. "I''m sorry for being such a hassle for you, husband." "I shouldn''t have done such a thing." [Woah, what a good little wife you have here, Host] Aliciamented sarcastically. Baek Ain shut Alicia''s ability to spout more nonsense and focused on Luo Bingbing. He sighed, "It''s fine." "At least you don''t kill anyone and simply put them in trials." "I..." Luo Bingbing has a guilty look on her face. "I was immature." "When I saw Husband fight that little dragon, I was immediately attracted to you. So I wanted to test you even further with the help of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree." "But you get the taste of your own medicine." Baek Ainmented casually. Luo Bingbing''s cheek flushed in shame, "Y-Yes." "It was a twist of fate." After that, the mood became awkward, and Luo Bingbing fumbled with her fingers. She always answered Baek Ain''s question but dodged his gaze for some reason. Baek Ain mainly asked whether Luo Bingbing remembered her former self or not after the Tale of Unfinished Samsara, to which the green-eyed woman responded yes. Her real name is indeed Luo Bingbing. She was from the Luo God n, one of the Four Great God ns in the West Heaven Continent in the Great Thousand Worlds. Not surprisingly, her status is the young mistress of the n. Luo Bingbing rejected the status of n Leader because she discovered the legendary Dark Sage Fan Gu''s legacy map. She ventured to countless worlds, identally ending up here for a rest. Not only did Luo Bingbing get an unforgettable experience, but she also rebirths anew as Baek Ain''s wife. The corner of Baek Ain''s mouth twitched when she said this. [Ding! You have finished the ''Mysterious Female Cultivator.'' Quest] [You have exceeded the objective by turning "Luo Bingbing" into your faithful ally! You may obtain an extra reward] [Rewarding 1x Grotto Demonic Void''s Dungeon Key, 1x World Travelling Ticket''s Piece, and 1x Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s Heartwood] Baek Ain furrowed his brows at the second notification and checked his rewards. [Name: Grotto Demonic Void''s Dungeon Key] [Type: Dungeon Key] [Grade: SSS+(Peak)] [Description: An artificial demonic void created by Unorthodox Cultivator to trap demonic creatures away. Deep inside is and of chances but also imminent danger!] ... [Name: World Travelling Ticket''s Piece] [Type: System''s Exclusive] [Grade: Unknown] [Description: An iplete piece of World Travelling Ticket. Gather all the pieces, and you may travel to another world] ... [Name: Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s Heartwood] [Type: Heavenly Material] [Grade: SSS] [Description: The heartwood of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, which functions to absorb ''Nature''s Energy'' and nurture Bodhisattva''s Heart. It couldn''t get damaged by ''normal'' means and has nirvanic power stores inside, making it a superior material to refine artifacts!] ''Nice.'' Baek Ain thought with a smile. He wanted to ask about Luo Bingbing''s experience with the Tale of Unfinished Samsara earlier, but these rewards made him change his mind. He could ask herter. For now, they should get the hell out of the floating ind, or the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree will suck them into the void. Baek Ain and Luo Bingbing arrived north of the floating ind and saw a group of people fighting each other. He frowned as his senses detected Gu Xun''er surrounded by Hall of Souls'' Half-Saints. "Hold tight." Baek Ain warned Luo Bingbing. Luo Bingbing''s eyes widened, and a smile bloomed on her charming face as she hugged Baek Ain''s arm tightly. [Lightning Cmity Divine Art - Fifth Layer: Void Tribtion] White lightning surrounded them, making Baek Ain and Luo Bingbing look like Thunder Deities. BOOM! A thunderp echoed throughout the floating ind. ... Gu Xun''er feverishly breathed as she experienced bacsh because of the heavy reincarnation from the trial. She just got out, and these people immediately bullied her out of nowhere. [Thunder Activation Art - First Layer: Lightning Armor] Gu Xun''er forcibly used the Dou Technique her master taught and caused golden lightning to flicker around her. She pounced forward and mmed her hand against the air. A massive golden hand appeared and released intense light. BOOM! The enemies dodged andughed at her. "Hahaha~! Such a weak attack." "Little girl, hand over the Bodhisattva''s Heart right away, and we will take your life mercifully." "Grr... You guys are shameless!" Gu Xun''er gritted her teeth. She only obtained two Bodhisattva''s Seed, one she had already refined for herself in the second trial. However, even if she had the Bodhisattva''s Heart, she would never give it to these people. One ck-robed elder stepped out and said, "Miss Xun''er, your life would be easier if you told us everything... Including the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s treasure in your possession." "Don''t bother to lie. We could detect overflowing energy from you." "Hall of Souls, are you dering war against Gu n?" Gu Xun''er wanted to use her n''s influence this once. The ck-robed elderughed, "Pfft, what Hall of Souls? We are from the Brotherhood." Gu Xun''er cursed inwardly because the ck-robed lies as effortlessly as he breathed. If he wasn''t from the Hall of Souls, how could he know the Hall of Souls'' Dou Techniques? Did they think she was a fool? Gu Xun''er hoped her teacher woulde and punish these bastards! If this is the past, she would have wished for her Big Brother Xiao Yan toe, but that youth has betrayed her trust. She closed her eyes and opened them slowly, revealing cold golden eyes with a burning me inside. Golden Emperor Sky Burning me erupted and strengthened her via a secret technique. Her cultivation soared to the peak of Dou Venerate, tapping into the Half-Saint Realm. "Fight!" She charged forward. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Gu Xun''er shed with the Hall of Souls'' Masters fiercely, sessfully injuring a few of them. Even then, she still couldn''t win against them. She''s simply buying time for rescue. After exchanging blows, Gu Xun''er paled and kneeled on the ground with blooding from the corner of her lips. She watched the ck-robed elder and calmed her breath. From afar, Gu Xun''er heard a thunderp sound. "You will regret this." She said with a smile. The ck-robed elder chuckled and responded, "Who cares? Die, Soul-Snatching Sword!" nk! Before a demonic-looking sword could reach Gu Xun''er, a white spear appeared and stopped its advance. A man in a ck robe stepped out of the spatial hole andnded beside Gu Xun''er. "Am Ite?" The man asked calmly. "No..." Gu Xun''er sighed in relief. Baek Ain patted Gu Xun''er gently and ced his thick coat over her frail body. He turned around and said, "Leave the rest to me, okay?" "Mm." Gu Xun''er clutched the warm coat and stared at Baek Ain''s broad and muscr back, longing for his presence. Now he arrived at her side, she felt safe again. Baek Ain pulled Roc''s Spine and stared at the ck-robed elder coldly. Upon waking up, Baek Ain is calm and full of positivity. He even epted Luo Bingbing despite the awkwardness. But right now, he looks like someone about to end the whole world. In one of Baek Ain''s hundred lives, there is a time when he and Gu Xun''er ended up together. Yet she died once because of the Hall of Souls'' evil scheme. "We meet again, you Hall of Soul''s SCUM!" Baek Ain clenched the Roc''s Spine and grinned with erupting killing intent, leaving a manifestation of a grim reaper behind. Chapter 197: Getting out of the Floating Island Chapter 197: Getting out of the Floating Ind P4treon Link: p4treon/NineClouds69 --- Chapter 194 --- Baek Ain''s current self is different. His hazel-gold eyes were stained with killing intent, burning with a menacing red light. Completed with his wildly dancing ck hair in the air, he seems to be a very manifestation of a wild beast. The ck-robed elder feels like he is facing a literal god of death. Before anyone could react, Baek Ain moved and stabbed his spear. It was a fast and decisive thrust, filled with extreme momentum. [Spear-de Orbit] A blinding light filled everyone''s vision as the ck-robed elder got sent flying like a ragdoll. Gu Xun''er and Luo Bingbing covered their ears instinctively because they could feel a loud explosioning next. BOOM! A pir of white energy made from chilling de Intent rose, tearing the ground and atmosphere apart. Shockwaves washed the area, pulling countless ancient tall trees off the ground. [Ding! You have killed a Dou Saint] [Soul Protection(Innate) activated] [Ding! You have obtained Passive Skill: Terrestrial Sense(F) and Active Skill: Dark Hound(A)] Baek Ain ignored the system notifications and stared at the other members of the Hall of Souls. He brandished his spear and began ughtering them one by one, making himself look like a vengeful demon. Gu Xun''er clutched her pained hand and stared at the back of her teacher warmly. This scenery might look terrifying to others, but Gu Xun''er felt relieved and touched when Baek Ain avenged her. Yes, only her teacher would do something like this for her. Her teacher is not like a ''certain'' scumbag who abandoned her when she was useless. ''Husband is so cool!'' Luo Bingbing''s eyes glittered with admiration. After killing every Hall of Souls member in the area, Baek Ain blew hot air off his chest and clenched his fist. He grabbed a round-looking object from one of the corpses and injected his Dou Qi. "Listen up, Hall of Souls." "I will being to your front door in three days. Wash your neck because I hope they are clean enough for my de..." Baek Ain crushed themunication device into pieces and ced Roc''s Spine on his back. He turned around and spotted Gu Xun''er sitting on the grass, staring at him tearfully. His heart melts for a second, recalling one of his hundred reincarnations. However, he shook his head gently and regained hisposure quickly because he couldn''t let those past experiences muddle his mind. Baek Ain''s hate toward the Hall of Souls wasn''t from his reincarnation with Gu Xun''er alone. There are countless experiences when those scums messed with his loved ones. He walked to Gu Xun''er and offered his hand, "Are you okay, Xun''er?" "Mm, I''m fine. Although my strength isn''t something to be proud of, I''m not weak enough for those people to bully me too much." Gu Xun''er replied calmly, wiping her tears away. "Thank you, teacher." Baek Ain smiled and patted her head, "Let''s go and meet the others." A wormhole was ''quickly'' made with Baek Ain''s spatial strength. Gu Xun''er nodded and followed Baek Ain. Her eyes wandered to Luo Bingbing, wondering who this woman was. "Teacher, she is..." Gu Xun''er grabbed the corner of Baek Ain''s robe. Baek Ain nced at Luo Bingbing and answered, "She''s our newpanion. I met her by chance." "Hello, my name is Luo Binging." Luo Bingbing tried to be as friendly as possible toward Gu Xun''er, which made things somewhat awkward. "Hello." Gu Xun''er responded, staring at Luo Bingbing vigntly. Gu Xun''er couldn''t gauge Luo Bingbing''s strength, as if she wasn''ting from this world. It rmed her deeply. But since Baek Ain doesn''t say anything, Gu Xun''er trusted his decision to ept Luo Bingbing into the group. ''I don''t know about others, though.'' Gu Xun''er believed her senior sisters wouldn''t take this easily. As they entered the wormhole, Baek Ain tore another one and connected it swiftly. It allowed them to travel from one distance to another. ... On a barren mountainside, Huo Zhi and Yao Ling''er stood beside each other and fought against magical beasts in the area. Their cultivation and strength have experienced a qualitative change after experiencing the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s trials. "Where is our teacher?" Yao Ling''er grumbled as blue arcs of lightning danced around her body. Huo Zhi punched down a magical beast with her fiery fist and responded in annoyance, "You have asked that question 185 times already. Stop." Yao Ling''er pouted and blinked her eyes, witnessing a wormhole appear out of nowhere. Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi became wary of this sudden event. Still, a smile blossomed on their beautiful faces when they saw a familiar-looking man in a ck robe. "Teacher!" 2x. They act like innocent children, which is a contrast to the scenery around them. After all, countless magical beasts'' corpses are littering the mountainside. They ran toward Baek Ain, showcasing their new cultivation bases. Baek Ain rubbed their heads affectionately and said, "Good, it seems the trial gives you tremendous benefits." "In no time, you should be able to reach Half-Saint Realm or even the Dou Saint Realm itself." "Mm!" Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi agreed with Baek Ain''s words. After the trials, they also obtained Bodhisattva''s Seeds that could help them pry their paths into the Dou Saint Realm. CRACK! Everyone on the floating ind suddenly felt a tremor. "Oh, no! The floating ind is going to break!" "Everyone, hurry up. RUN!" Baek Ain''s senses caught Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s condition andmented, "Well, someone is impatient." He stared at his disciples and asked, "Have you met with Lin Qing or the Pill Tower''s groups?" Gu Xun''er opened her mouth and replied, "No. I got chased by the Hall of Souls'' members as soon as I was ''forcibly'' ejected from the trials." "You what??" Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi were shocked. "Are you okay?" They worriedly checked for any injuries on Gu Xun''er. Gu Xun''er giggled and continued, "Don''t worry. Teacher Lin arrived in time and killed them all." Yao Ling''er sighed in relief, "Thanks god." "Yeah, thank god indeed." Huo Zhi felt her junior sister was lucky. Baek Ain rubbed his forehead helplessly, "Answer my question first." "Ah, yes. We haven''t seen anyone from the Pill Tower so far." Yao Ling''er fumbled around with her fingers. "As soon as I got out of the trials, the first person I met was Huo Zhi." "Same goes with me, teacher." Huo Zhi followed. Baek Ain frowned because Bodhisattva Ancient Tree said hispanions would be on the north part of the floating ind. But how little that narrowed the area down? He sighed, "The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree should specify the location more." But to Baek Ain''s surprise, his sense caught some familiar presences approaching from afar. He lifted his head and saw three graceful figures from the distance. A wave of relief washed Baek Ain''s body and soul. They are safe. Qing Lin, Yi Xian, and Lan Rounded on the mountainside. They stared at Baek Ain and felt a much deeper connection with him. "Wee back." Baek Ain said with a smiling face. Qing Lin jumped and hugged Baek Ain tightly, crying a bit because of her experience in the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s Trials. Yi Xian and Lan Rou would also like to hug Baek Ain, but they knew the time and location weren''t right. They hardly maintained self-control at the moment. After a few seconds, the groups from Ancient ns and Beast Tribes also arrived on the mountainside. "What actually happened in the trials?" Gu Yuan couldn''t help but ask Baek Ain. Luo Bingbing awkwardly lowered her head. Baek Ain stared at Gu Yuan and answered, "The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree was looking for candidates to save this ne. We arrived at the right time, faced the trials, and obtained handsome rewards." "If I''m not wrong, everyone should have received Bodhisattva''s Seed, right?" "Yeah, that''s true." Yao Dan murmured. Huo Ling''s expression darkened as she questioned, "But for what?"N?v(el)B\\jnn "Don''t tell me there would be a great cmity that fell upon this world?" "I don''t know." Baek Ain kept a calm face. "Well, that matter aside, let''s get out of this ce first." "The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree would teleport this floating ind away and enter a long hibernation. If we stayed here, we would get trapped forever... " Hearing this, everyone agreed to Baek Ain''s words and got away from the floating ind. As theynded at the top of Pill Tower, the floating ind wrapped by spatial strength vanished from their sight. SWOOOSH! DING! "That was close..." Yao Dan sucked a cold breath. Baek Ain chuckled, "Yeah." Even if they got trapped on the floating ind, Baek Ain was confident he could get them out with his power. Chapter 198: Xiao Yan, I Hate You! Chapter 198: Xiao Yan, I Hate You! --- Chapter 195 --- The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree has brought the floating ind away. Baek Ain activated his Origin Ashen Eyes and spread his spatial strength over the atmosphere, sensing countless people falling from the sky. He was searching for someone in particr. ''Oh, I thought he would be hiding somewhere.'' ''But it seems the protagonist will always be the protagonist.'' In the sky, a ck-robed youth descended with a pair of fiery wings and approached the Pill Tower swiftly. If one doesn''t have sharp sense, one could only see a white-robed man as the youth-onlypanion. However, if one has sharp senses or innate ocr powers, one should see a ghostly female cultivator beside the youth. Baek Ain nced at Gu Xun''er and thought about something for a moment. If he recalls correctly, he has a quest rted to Gu Xun''er and Xiao Yan. [Name: Heroine, Open your eyes!] [Objective: Destroy Xiao Yan''s image in Gu Xun''er heart] [Reward: Bodhisattva''s Heart x3, Bodhisattva''s Seed x15, Perk: Protagonist Halo''s Nullification(Upgradeable)] [Failure: Unknown] "Hmm..." Baek Ain rubbed his chin. From the looks of it, Baek Ain doesn''t have to do anything for this quest. One might wonder, How? Xiao Yan''s image is already low enough for Gu Xun''er to despise him. It was ''actually'' proven by the state of Gu Xun''er after finishing the Bodhisatta Ancient Tree''s trials. The question is, how low is Gu Xun''er feeling toward Xiao Yan? ''Alicia, how does the Perk actually work?'' [Phew, you finally let me speak] Alicia sighed in relief. [Well, to answer your question... It works like an invisible aura around you] [As you know, the Protagonist always has ridiculous-level luck and aura that makes other people dumber for no reason. The Protagonist Halo''s Nullification negated those effects] [Of course, it varies from Protagonist to Protagonist] [Some Protagonist Halo is more powerful than others, after all] ''Then, how strong is Xiao Yan''s Protagonist Halo?'' [About that, since this world is only an alternative version of the original molded by the Goddess of Opportunity''s influence. The Protagonist Halo shouldn''t be too strong] Alicia answered tactfully. ''Can you put it in numerical value, or maybe grade it?'' Baek Ain wanted to make things simpler. [I can do that, but we should wait until he is close enough] ''How close are we speaking?'' [Ten, no. Seven meters is enough] Meanwhile, the other Dou Saints in the area also sensed Xiao Yan and his twopanions'' arrival. They frowned deeply, especially Gu Yuan. Even though Xiao Yan covered himself in a ck cloth, how could he possibly hide his identity from the powerhouses of this world? He''s courting death by approaching them. Gu Xun''er clutched Baek Ain''s sleeve and stared at the ck-robed youth gravely. She could sense a familiar aura from him, but not in a good way. This familiar aura saddened her once-broken heart. ''Ain, what should we do?'' Lan Rou asked with [Parasitic Telepathy]. ''Yeah, I don''t know why, but this fellow''s aura makes me want to beat him to a pulp.'' Yi Xian added bizarrely. Something about the ck-robed youth irked her for some reason. Qing Lin didn''t say anything, but one could see a menacing glint in her green eyes. Xiao Yan immediately sensed the unfriendly and heavy atmosphere upon his arrival. He couldn''t help but grit his teeth and clench his hand. He calmed himself down, descending toward Gu Xun''er. "Xun''er." He called her in the warmest way possible. Gu Xun''er emotionally shook as she lifted her head, staring at Xiao Yan''s kind eyes. [Processing...] [Calcting Numerical Value] Baek Ain heard Alicia''s voice in his head. "W-What do you want..." Gu Xun''er stared at Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan''s expression fell because Gu Xun''er viewed him as an outsider from how she spoke. He didn''t like this. Before Xiao Yan could salvage the situation, Gu Yuan stepped forward and sent a powerful strike at him. BOOM! The mysterious female ghost created a barrier and blocked the attack, causing Gu Yuan and other leaders of Ancient ns to frown slightly. "You are quite brave toe here, brat..." Gu Yuan said indifferently. "You have caused a lot of trouble for my Gu n, and you still dare to approach Xun''er! As her father, who do you think you are!" Xiao Yan stared at Gu Yuan and responded calmly, "Gu n''s Patriarch, I know what I''ve done in the past is sinful. But trust me, there is a reason for it." "I was in dire need of Medicine that could recover one''s soul." "Gu n''s Patriarch. Xiao Yan stole the medicine to help me. If you want to me someone for this matter, you must me me first." Yao Chen sighed and hovered before Xiao Yan. Yao Dan recognized this voice and grumbly said, "You''re Yao Chen..." "I thought you died." Yao Chenughed and responded humbly, "Hehe... I might not be the strongest person on the Dou Qi Continent, but I have a decent disciple." "I couldn''t die so easily, no?" "That matter aside, you still hurt Gu n bymitting shameless burry." Gu Yuan red at Xiao Yan. "I don''t care what your intention is." "You still stole the medicine from us and caused several elders of the Gu n to be injured. Some of those elders are even close to deathbed." "And here you expect me to overlook your wickedness? Do you think Gu n is a pushover?" Gu Yuan released immense pressure on the area. A storm is brewing because of this act alone. BOOM! Yao Chen''s expression turned solemn. "Xiao Yan, I think we should retreat first... The situation will be more dangerous if we stay, as there is no room for discussion right now." Xiao Yan shook his head stubbornly and said, "No!" "Just let me talk with Xun''er." "I can clear the misunderstanding, and everything will be okay." [Bruh, this guy is delusional] Alicia suddenlymented in disbelief. ''Have you finished it?'' Baek Ain asked. [Yes] [Here, see it for yourself] Baek Ain blinked his eyes and mumbled in amusement, "What a surprise..." [Name: Xiao Yan] [Cultivation Realm: 10th Star Dou Venerate] [Protagonist Halo: 9000 points] [Description: The Protagonist of Alternative Battle Through the Heaven, who possesses low-grade world luck] Xiao Yan pulled out a pendant and screamed, "Xun''er! Do you still remember this pendant!" "I wanted to give this to you back in Wu Tan City." Gu Xun''er bit her lips and saw a green pendant with mncholy. Xiao Yan was delighted when he saw Gu Xun''er still remembering this pendant and continued, "Please forgive me... I know what I''ve done is nearly unforgivable." "Just give me one more chance." "Let''s talk this out, okay?" He smiled at her. "You bastard!" Gu Yuan couldn''t believe the audacity of this brat. He wanted to sway his daughter with those sweet words! ''Calm down, Patriarch Gu.'' Baek Ain''s voice entered Gu Yuan''s ears. Gu Yuan breathed in and gave Baek Ain a doubtful look, ''But...'' Baek Ain smiled reassuringly and replied, ''Xun''er is a strong girl, so she should be able to differentiate between wrong and right. Don''t tell me you forgot that she passed the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s Trials?'' ''She has gone through a lot. So she can decide for herself.'' ''I... Very well.'' Gu Yuan wanted to refute Baek Ain''s im. However, he could only agree with him in this situation. Gu Xun''er stood beside Baek Ain and said, "Teacher, I..." "Go." Baek Ain patted Gu Xun''er on the shoulder. "Whatever choice you make, I will support you." "After all, you''re my precious disciple." Xiao Yan frowned inwardly at Baek Ain and thought, ''Who is this guy?'' Gu Xun''er patted her chest and slowly hovered toward Xiao Yan, making her father worry a little. "Okay, let''s talk." Xiao Yan extended his hand and replied, "I know you would listen to me, Xun''er." Xiao Yan and Gu Xun''er went to the other part of the Pill Tower, talking to each other. Everyone listened to their conversation silently. "Xun''er, who is that man?" Xiao Yan asked while giving Baek Ain a side-eye. Gu Xun''er narrowed her eyes and answered calmly, "He''s my teacher. He taught me how to be a refiner." "Refiner?" Xiao Yan''s eyes widened in surprise. The Refiners are like alchemists, but to Xiao Yan''s knowledge, they are rarer because the Artifact Refining Technique has long gone in the Dou Qi Continent. "I see..." "It''s good to have a teacher." He tried to grab her hand and coughed gently, "Ehem, Xun''er... I watched you and others enter the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree a while ago, so you should get that treasure, right?" "What do you mean?" Gu Xun''er responded solemnly. Her expression darkened as she expected Xiao Yan to ask about her well-being, not this. She doesn''t like where Xiao Yan is going. Xiao Yanughed awkwardly, "Well, I just wanted to know if you get the Bodhisattva''s Heart or Seed." "If you do, can you please give it to me?" "I need it to reach Half-Saint Realm..." "W-What?" Gu Xun''er released her hand from Xiao Yan''s grip and gazed at him in dread. "S-So, you wanted to talk to me just for that..." "I thought you care about me more?" "No, no, I do care for you, Xun''er." Xiao Yan said with a heavy tone. "But Bodhisattva''s Heart and Seed is more important at the moment! Without them, I couldn''t break through." "Please?" "It''s fine if you don''t have them, but can you tell me who has them?" Xiao Yan wanted to grasp her hand again. PA! Gu Xun''er pped Xiao Yan''s hand away. Tears welled up in her eyes. "I should know better..." "Cultivation Resources is more important..." "You never care about me!" "You''re a bastard who only cares about yourself! You egoistic scum!" PA! She lunged forward and pped Xiao Yan''s cheek, imprinting a red palm imprint on him. "Xiao Yan, I Hate You!" She cried out loud. [Ding! You havepleted the ''Heroine, Open your eyes!'' quest] Chapter 199: Facing the Irregularity (1) Chapter 199: Facing the Irregrity (1) --- Chapter 196 --- "Xiao Yan, I Hate You!" The choking and hateful voice of Gu Xun''er sounds like music in Baek Ain''s ears. And the following notifications sound even more beautiful. [Ding! You have finished the ''Heroine, Open your eyes!'' quest] [Objective: Destroy Xiao Yan''s image in Gu Xun''er''s heart! (1/1)] [Rewardarding 3x Bodhisattva''s Hearts, 15x Bodhisattva''s Seeds, Perk: Protagonist Halo''s Nullification(Upgradeable)] ''Hahaha, fuck you!'' Baek Ain smiled wickedly inside. Even though Baek Ain actually hasn''t done much to create a rift between Xiao Yan and Gu Xun''er, he knew everything would change after their first conflict. Yup, you heard that right. Baek Ain''s first conflict with Xiao Yan in Wu Tan City is when the Beast Tamer and his horde attack. He rescued the city, but this dumb protagonist med him instead. That immature impulse of Xiao Yan unknowingly sows a seed of doubt in Gu Xun''er''s heart! As Xiao Yan and Gu Xun''er join the Jia Nan Academy, the seed slowly develops into a beautiful betrayal of trust by spreading his arms to other girls anddies. After making a fool of himself in Jia Nan''s ceremony and letting the Fallen Heart me run away, Xiao Yan ran away from his mistake and left Gu Xun''er behind. The abandonment was too much for a lonely Heroine like Gu Xun''er. Still, her heart stayed firm as she trusted Xiao Yan. To make matters even worse, Xiao Yan attacked Gu n''s members after they won the Miraculous Soul-Healing Medicine in an auction and ced Gu Xun''er at a breaking point. Gu Xun''er was lonely and frustrated. She felt she wasn''t as loved as before anymore. Fortunately, a mysterious, kind-hearted teacher appeared and filled the gap in her lonely heart. Gu Xun''er started topare her teacher and Xiao Yan, feeling the former superior, though she still had some attachment to thetter. Then, Gu Xun''er experienced a harsh truth in the Unfinished Samara of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. She faced a reality where the young man she knew didn''t care about her. He was only there for her connection and wealth(resource). And finally, Gu Xun''er realized Xiao Yan wasn''t as kind as he used to be. ... "Xun''er, I..." Xiao Yan was stunned. He looked at the pale Gu Xun''er, seeing her mouth bleed from biting her lips. Her reddening eyes ran with tears. "Please, listen to me first." "I-!" Before Xiao Yan could finish his words, Baek Ain suddenly appeared and covered Gu Xun''er from this snotty protagonist. "Stop right there." Baek Ain calmly said. Xiao Yan frowned, "This is between me and Xun''er." "Well, what a coincidence. Xun''er is my precious disciple, and you made her cry." Baek Ain lowered his eyes. "What makes you think you deserve to make my disciple sad?" His voice dripped with coldness. Xiao Yan shuddered as he felt his whole body reacting to Baek Ain''s cold words. He suddenly summoned a shield and warily looked at Baek Ain. Baek Ain chuckled, "A mere Half-Saint Artifact, yet you dare to use it to defend your fragile life." "You''re looking down on me too much." BAM! Crack! A flickering lightning appears out of nowhere. Under everyone''s shocked eyes, a white spear prated Xiao Yan''s shield and reached his chest. "Die, you imbecile..." Baek Ain could feel resistance from Xiao Yan''s ck robe. There shouldn''t be any armor behind that robe, which makes Baek Ain connect the dots to the Protagonist Halo. Unfortunately for Xiao Yan, Baek Ain has Protagonist Halo''s Nullification. [Protagonist Halo''s Nullification was activated!] Cough! Xiao Yan watched a white spear stabbing his chest and destroying his beating heart. He coughed a mouthful of blood, breathing unevenly due to excessive horror and disbelief. "H-How..." He gritted his teeth. "I-If I have to die, then I will bring you along with me!" Out of nowhere, Xiao Yan''s body emitted three-colored rays. Yeah, this is definitely something only a protagonist could do. Anyone would have died at this point. [Ding! Three Heavenly mes detected] ''Oh?'' Baek Ain was surprised. "Xiao Yan, NOOOO!" Yao Chan and the Mysterious Female Ghost rushed toward Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan didn''t care anymore as he grinned at Baek Ain. "Let''s go to hell together." "Pfft, too bad I don''t want to. Go to hell yourself." Baek Ain raised his spear and yanked Xiao Yan toward hispanions. Yao Chen and the Mysterious Female Ghost wanted to stop the explosion, but it was toote. Xiao Yan really wanted to bring Baek Ain down with him. BAM! Xiao Yan crashed into Yao Chen and the Mysterious Female Ghost. A three-colored lotus made of fire suddenly manifested and illuminated the surrounding area. "Everyone, get down!" Baek Ain warned everyone, covering Gu Xun''er with his body. Gu Xun''er''s eyes widened, "T-Teacher..." "It''s okay." Baek Ain rubbed her head. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!! A wide-ranged explosion appeared atop Pill Tower, shaking the whole building and the surrounding area. As expected from the dying protagonist, pulling random shit like this. Xiao Yan should have died if he was a ''normal'' person, but Baek Ain knew he wouldn''t die this easily. COUGH! COUGH! Yao Chen and the Mysterious Female Ghost were in a bad condition. They are the closest to Xiao Yan, receiving more damage than others. Yao Chen is barely holding up. He held Xiao Yan and quickly tried to save his soul despite having a burnt body. The same goes for the Mysterious Female Ghost. Even if the Mysterious Female Ghost is Dou Saint Expert, she would still get injured from that surprise explosion. Her hood was ''naturally'' destroyed, making Luo Bingbing from afar squint her eyes. Beneath the destroyed hood was the face of a pale-looking woman. She looks like a beautiful corpse with some dark cracks under her soulless green eyes. ''That woman is...'' Luo Bingbing thought about something. She nced at Baek Ain and sighed because she shouldn''t be too worried, considering her husband''s strength. Meanwhile, Baek Ain thoughtfully nned his next step. He stared at Yao Chen and smirked inside. Since Yao Chen was this healthy, Xiao Yan should have used the stolen Medicinal Pill Baek Ain refined back then. Xiao Yan didn''t know Baek Ain put some ''special'' things into the Medicinal Pill. Of course, Xiao Yan was too desperate to notice microscopic matters. "How is his condition?" The Mysterious Female Ghost asked Yao Chen. Yao Chan grimaced, "Bad, very bad. His body is no different than waste now." "I can only save his soul, which is also heavily injured." The Mysterious Female Ghost bes feral when hearing Yao Chen''s answer. She abruptly twisted her neck and red at Baek Ain with a hateful gaze, "I Will Kill You!" Baek Ain pushed Gu Xun''er behind him and casually raised Roc''s Spine. A lightning arc appeared and stretched across the air, rippling with thunderous might. The Mysterious Female Ghost pounced on Baek Ain without care, using her ethereal body to defend against Baek Ain''s attack. Too bad for her, Baek Ain''s lightning wasn''t ordinary lightning. BOOM! She was blown away and screamed in pain as if the zing sun burned her soul. Baek Ain walked to the Mysterious Female Ghost with a white spear in his left hand and murmured, "The Irregrity. It''s time to finish one of my main quests." "I will kill you right here, right now..." He released his overbearing killing intent. Chapter 200: Facing the Irregularity (2) Chapter 200: Facing the Irregrity (2) --- Chapter 197 --- [Ding! The ''Goddess of Opportunity'' has added a time limit to the Main Quest and increased its rewards] [Name: 1st Irregrity] [Objective: Find the ''Irregrity'' and eliminate it] [Penalty: Alternative BTTH World''s Erasure] [Time Limit: Ten minutes] [Reward: Alternative BTTH World''s Transmigration Set Point, 5 Seeds of General Candidate, 3x Constetion''s Lucky Draw] ''Aih, I should have expected this.'' Baek Ain raised his brow because this hopeless Goddess abruptly changed things. At least she added more rewards. He sighed inwardly and walked to the Mysterious Female Ghost with a calm expression, brandishing his spear with [de Intent]. The tip of Baek Ain''s spear shed with white light. As the Mysterious Female Ghost perceived Baek Ain''s iing presence, she waved hand signs and summoned something with her Spatial Strength. Baek Ain stared at the swirling wormhole, sensing a decently powerful existence inside. He thrust his spear forward and attacked without hesitation, leaving the Mysterious Female Ghost speechless. BAM! Before the ghostly w stepped out, Baek Ain''s attack nullified the wormhole and closed it. Gasp! Everyone was shocked. Is it possible to disturb one''s wormhole with a spear thrust? The heads of Gu, Yao, and Yan nced at each other. Something like this is practically impossible if one doesn''t have a high degree of Spatial Strength maniption! The only feasible answer is that Baek Ain''s Spatial Strength is stronger than the Mysterious Female Ghost. ''Ten minutes.'' Baek Ain activated his Origin Ashen Eyes. ''It''s more than enough.'' [Lightning Cmity Divine Art - Lightning Armor] Baek Ain appeared before the Mysterious Female Ghost and attacked her with [de Orbit] Technique, which caused star-like sparkles to spread all over the air. It left no spot for the Mysterious Female Ghost to escape. The Mysterious Female Ghost was ''literally'' caught in a tight spot. She gritted her teeth and aroused her Dou Energy, smacking her pale arms rapidly against the air. CLANK! CLANK! CLANK! To Baek Ain''s surprise, the Mysterious Female Ghost''s limbs are durable and couldpete with his Roc''s Spine. The sounds of metal shing against metal echoed as they fiercely shed atop the Pill Tower. Of course, Baek Ain has more advantages because he proactively attacked the Mysterious Female Ghost. Baek Ain''s attack bes faster and faster each second, pushing the Mysterious Female Ghost off the edge. She groaned in pain because de Orbit is a technique that utilizes de Intent and Baek Ain''s soul power, which is harmful to an ethereal ghost-like existence like hers. It was like getting one''s body stung by countless sharp des. The Mysterious Female Ghost groaned in pain, entering a more crazed state. She released this misty air and pushed Baek Ain away. BAM! Baek Ain felt an incredible force that mmed his entire body. He was ''forcibly'' sent flying like a ragdoll. However, the white lightning armor sessfully negated most of the damage. He patted the dust from his chest and stared at the Mysterious Female Ghost. From the looks of it, she has a second stage. BOOM! The Mysterious Female Ghost''s body exploded into white mist, creating this awkward silence. However, Baek Ain knew she was still here. Baek Ain tested something by ncing back, and a cold air suddenly reached for his neck. nk! His white spear moved in time and shed with a massive dark w that appeared out of nowhere. Sparks fly everywhere, making Baek Ain frown slightly. This dark w was from the ghostly beast the Mysterious Female Ghost wanted to summon earlier. The white mist quickly cleared, and everyone could see a ghastly creature standing before Baek Ain. It was a humanoid creature with a goat''s head, furred body, strong limbs, and sharp ws. The goat''s head has four eyes, two on their eye sockets and the other two on the back of its head. This monster is massive, towering over Baek Ain with its fifteen-meter-tall physique. ROAR!! The Mysterious Female Ghost was nowhere to be seen. Baek Ain nced to the left where Xiao Yan and Yao Chen used to stand and smiled because they disappeared when the white mist covered everyone''s sight. But don''t forget that Baek Ain''s Origin Ashen Eyes could even see through godly illusion. They can''t escape from this ce. No, Baek Ain won''t let them escape with their lives. It''s the time to end this fucking joke! Baek Ain''s eyes shed indifferently as the white mist reappeared a mile away. KIIIIIIIIIK!! The humanoid goat let out a soul-piercing cry. "Teacher!" Gu Xun''er watched the fifteen-meter-tall monster twist its body and attempt to attack Baek Ain. [Lightning Cmity Divine Art - Fifth Layer: God of Storm''s Descent] When the humanoid goat was about to enter the five-meter distance from Baek Ain, its body fried with extreme electricity and crumbled into fine dust. Baek Ain was ''literally'' wrapped by white lightning akin to the God of Storm himself, and his long ck hair waved in the air. His hazel-gold eyes shed with faint electricity and fiery sparks. "..." Everyone gasped, even Baek Ain''s lovers. ''Is that Baek Ain''s new technique?'' Lan Rou and Yi Xian questioned Qing Lin with sound transmission immediately. Qing Lin nodded calmly, ''Ain made it when we visited Lei n. He called [Lightning Cmity Divine Art], which is one of his masterpieces.'' ''I don''t know the full potential of [Lightning Cmity Divine Art]. But from what I see, this technique is difficult to cultivate. Even his little disciples could only train simplified versions of it.'' Baek Ain didn''t even nce at the pile of dust and jumped into the air, using his spear to slice through the atmosphere. A massive, golden-winged bird seemingly pped its wings behind his back. BOOM! With a sonic boom, Baek Ain instantly chased after the white mist. The white mist swirled and transformed into the Mysterious Female Ghost. However, her body is significantly ''bigger'' now. She also barely wears anything and exposes a lot of skin. Baek Ain was unfazed, as there was only murder in his mind. He brandished Roc''s Spine and unleased overbearing sharpness, causing the surrounding space to warp around his spearhead. ''I won''t let you harm my son again!'' The Mysterious Female Ghost red and gathered all her Dou Saint Energy, putting them into one point. A thunderp echoed in the sky. [de Art - Spear Version: Light Annihtion] Baek Ain clenched his grip on the Roc''s Spine and hacked down with all his might. The world-destroying phenomenon appeared a mile from the Pill Tower, the heaven and earth twisted! The surrounding space bent horrifyingly, creating this distorting image where the sky and ground touch. A massive spear-shaped thunder manifested and descended from the sky, flying toward the Mysterious Female Ghost. The Mysterious Female Ghost''s eyes widened as she didn''t expect Baek Ain to be this strong. ''T-This is not the strength of Dou Saint!'' Her cold heart trembled in fear. Yes, Baek Ain''s attack has surpassed the norm and reached the realm of Dou God! On top of that, Baek Ain didn''t utilize any extra buff besides [Lightning Cmity Divine Art], which increased his overall physical prowess. He only operated his [de Mastery] and Soul Energy to the limit. Although Baek Ain applied his true [de Mastery] to his speary and decreased the strength significantly, the attack was more than enough to decimate the Pill Tower and nearby city. Yet Baek Ain focused all this power on one target, the Mysterious Female Ghost. KACHA! BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! "AAAAAAAAAAAAARRGGHHHH!!" The blood-curdling scream of the banshee escaped the Mysterious Female Ghost. Her misty body faded, having burning holes all over. Baek Ain kicked the air and moved to the white mist, grabbing the neck of the Mysterious Female Ghost. She has hidden herself deeply, but such a trick was useless before Origin Ashen Eyes. Struggling in Baek Ain''s mping iron hand, the Mysterious Female Ghost shook violently. "You''re pretty annoying for a dead person, you know?" Baek Ain sneered with a chuckle. "What''s the matter? I guess we can say so much about your son''s act of courting death every time he faces a new person." "Out of all people, he must offend me... After all, I''m quite petty." Baek Ain sighed in annoyance and deactivated the [Chaotic Mask of the Jester]. For a split second, the Mysterious Female Ghost saw Baek Ain and her expression couldn''t be more humorous. She looks like someone who just witnessed the horrifying truth. "Y-You are..." The Mysterious Female Ghost recognized Baek Ain''s face as he was the youth who saved Wu Tan City and had a conflict with her son years ago. After activating his disguise skill again, Baek Ain increased his grip strength and didn''t let the Mysterious Female Ghost speak more. His Soul Energy ignited and obliterated her soul from this world. Well, she shouldn''t have existed in the first ce. [Ding! You have killed the 1st ''Irregrity''] Chapter 201: The Anti-Climactic End of The Protagonist Chapter 201: The Anti-Climactic End of The Protagonist --- Chapter 198 --- [Ding! You have eliminated the 1st Irregrity] [Objective: Find the ''Irregrity'' and execute it(1/1)] [Rewarding Alternative BTTH World''s Transmigration Set Point, 5 Seeds of General Candidate, 3x Constetion''s Lucky Draw] Everyone was shocked at what Baek Ain had aplished. He actually killed the Mysterious Female Ghost that protected many experts from touching Xiao Yan. Although her identity is unknown, her strength is ''widely'' acknowledged, and some evil factions even want to recruit her. I mean, who wouldn''t? The Mysterious Female Ghost is a top-notch Dou Saint Expert with deep origin since she could defeat any chasers after Xiao Yan''s bounty. Of course, the most shocked ones in the area are Yao Chen and the three leaders of Ancient ns. "Brother Ling is actually this powerful." Yao Dan''s jaws dropped. "I thought his alchemy prowess was his best expertise. However, it was clear now that he''s not your ordinary alchemist with such martial prowess." Elder Huo Lingmented solemnly. Meanwhile, Gu Yuan was in deep thought. He didn''t expect his daughter to get taken by such a monstrous expert. At first, he was skeptical. But now, he''s exhrated that Gu Xun''er learned under Baek Ain. Baek Ain ignored everyone''s piercing gaze as Alicia sent him a system notification. [Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) has activated] [Ding! You have killed ''Gu Wenxin the First Irregrity'' and obtained some of her skills] [You have obtained Passive Skill: Ghost Life(F), Passive Skill: True Demonic Way(F), and Active Skill: Heretic Art(SS+)] [Ding! You have absorbed the pure Soul''s Essence from Gu Wenxin''s heretical existence] [Your soul has be stronger] Baek Ain smiled a little and watched Gu Wenxin''s soul dissipate from this world, leaving no trace behind. He was surprised to discover she was actually from the Ancient Gu n. Doesn''t that mean Xiao Yan is rted to Gu Xun''er by blood? Whatever, it''s not important right now. ''Alicia, I should be able to kill Xiao Yan now, right?'' Baek Ain asked to confirm something. [You can] Alicia responded positively. [After killing the Mysterious Female Ghost or Gu Wenxin, you actually dealt a heavy blow on Xiao Yan''s protagonist halo and drastically decreased his worldly luck] [I''m not surprised if this world couldn''t pull any bullshit cards on you anymore, Host] "Good." Baek Ain lifted his head and nced at Yao Chen, who carried Xiao Yan''s injured soul. Yao Chen instinctively shivered as he urged himself to run away from this area. Yet his body couldn''t move an inch because of the excessive terror Baek Ain put on him. Baek Ain has lived over a hundred lives, so his murderous intent couldn''t be ordinary. He could even kill someone with his bloodlust alone. He loosened the grip on Roc''s Spine and sighed, "It''s time to end this farce." Yao Chen blinked and saw Baek Ain suddenly appearing before his very eyes. He swallowed his saliva nervously, releasing cold sweat one after another. "W-Wait, we can talk this out!" Yao Chen managed to squeeze out some words. Baek Ain smiled and mocked, "You''re saying a load of shit from someone who depends on a thief. Your disciple cheated my lovely disciple, so he must take responsibility." "I want him to die right here and now." Yao Chen gritted his teeth and cursed inwardly, ''Damn it, I couldn''t think of any idea to ovee this situation.'' He has a loyal friend in the Falling Star Association, but that ce is far from the Pill Tower. ''I have no choice but to fight with all I have.'' Yao Chen secretly circted me Mantra. Nevertheless, Yao Chen quickly met with a wicked grin on Baek Ain''s face, something one could only see on a devil. "What a fool." Baek Ain said as if he was lecturing Yao Chen. "You shouldn''t have eaten a random thing, you know? You don''t know what it contains and how it might affect your body." "Who knows what kind of diabolical matters inside that miraculous Soul Recovery Pill." "D-Don''t tell me..." Yao Chen suddenly coughed a mouthful of blood. He lifted his shivering arms and saw ck veins all over his skin. ''Initiate Self-Destruct Protocol.'' Baek Ain''s eyes shone coldly. An intangible parasite inside Yao Chen''s body heard Baek Ain''s order and began breaking him apart. ''Make it dramatic.'' Yao Chen lost control of his vocal cords as the parasiteughed madly with his voice, "HAHAHA, YOU PUSHED ME THIS FAR!" "I, YAO CHEN, WILL NOT ACCEPT THIS HUMILIATION!" As his voice reverberated to the surrounding area, Yao Chen''s heart stirred in unfairness. His paleplexion bes paler. ''Keep going.'' Baek Ain was pleased. Yao Chen spewed more blood andughed, "Keke, before I died... I WILL DRAG YOU WITH ME TO THE FUCKING HELL!" "NOOO!" The people above the Pill Tower shouted worriedly, watching Yao Chen''s body bloat like a balloon at a rapid pace. In a mere second, Yao Chen''s body has turned into a small mountain of grotesque flesh with protruding bones. "DIEEEEEEE!!" ''NOOOOOO!'' Yao Chen screamed at the top of his lungs. But no one could hear him. Even if they wanted to save Baek Ain, it was toote. Yao Chen burst out with the extreme heat of Heavenly mes and burnt the surrounding space fabric. Several tears appeared in the sky. Yao Chen really took his life, bringing Xiao Yan''s injured soul along to nothingness. [Ding! You have killed Yao Chen] [Ding! You have killed Xiao Yan] [Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) as activated] [You have destroyed Yao Chen''s Soul and obtained some of his skills and possessions] [You have obtained Active Skill: me Mantra(F), Passive Skill: Alchemy Prodigy(S)m Heavenly me: Bone Chilling me(SS+)] [You have destroyed Xiao Yan''s Soul and obtained some of his skills and possessions] [You have obtained Passive Skill: Illogical Charm(F), Passive Skill: Myriad Chance(F), Heavenly mes: Nine Dragons Lightning me(SS), and Wind and Thunder Fury me(SS)] [You have obtained a Legendary Title: Main Character yer] [Main Character yer] [Description: This Legendary Title only emerged when one sessfully killed a Protagonist. Many Antagonists tried, but only a handful of people seeded, and you''re one of them! You''re the Main Character yer!] [Effect: You have a 50% chance of absorbing the Protagonist''s Worldly Luck] [Additional Perk: Protagonist Halo''s Nullification +10%, Protagonist''s All Stats -15%] [Main Character yer activated] [You have sessfully plundered Xiao Yan''s Worldy Luck] [You have obtained 9,000 Protagonist Halo] [You have met a requirement and unlocked a hidden shop] [Anti-Protagonist Shop is fully unlocked! Check the rare and exciting goods there!] Baek Ain was stunned, standing in the void silently. "What the fuck is this?" [Congrattions for killing your first Protagonist, Host] Alicia''s praising voice echoed in Baek Ain''s mind. [Anti-Protagonist Shop is one of my hidden functions, added by the Goddess of Opportunity herself] "What?" "She added this?" [Yup] [Unfortunately, I can''t give you more information about this] [Please kill more Protagonist to unlock further details] [Phew, it feels like yesterday when you were a crybaby about everything, and now you can even kill a Protagonist like Xiao Yan] Alicia genuinely sounded like a proud mother. "..." Baek Ain. [Do you want to check your loots?] "No." Baek Ain gave her a frown instead. [Okay] [But please check the Anti-Protagonist Shopter] Alicia pressed once more. "I will." Baek Ain waved his hand and shooed Alicia away. He stared at the distant constetion, "Just what are you nning, Goddess of Opportunity?" ... In faraway space, the Goddess of Opportunity opened her eyes gently and let out a low sigh. "That child finally takes his first big step." "He must have a lot of questions about my interference..." "I can''t contact him more than this due to the realm limitation." She pressed her graceful body on a throne. "My champion, you will know the truth soon." "Until that day arrives, I will patiently wait for you here." After saying that, the Goddess of Opportunity slowly drifted to her deep slumber again. Chapter 202: Duh, Youre Op Op! Chapter 202: Duh, You''re Op Op! --- Chapter 199 --- The day after. Baek Ain leaned against the balcony of the Pill Tower''s highest room and watched over the destroyedndscape. His fight with the Southern Dragon King and Xiao Yan''s groups has changed most of it. He closed his eyes and felt surreal that one of his Main Quests was ''finally''pleted. On top of that, he also killed the protagonist. ''World Travelling...'' Baek Ain knew the Goddess of Opportunity had nned something for him. "I must eradicate the Hall of Souls before I can meet her." "Alicia, I still have one more Ultimate Sign-In Chance, right?" He asked the system. [Yes] [Do you want to use it?] "Hell no." After getting things like the Tale of Unfinished Samsara from the Ultimate Sign-In, Baek Ain won''t waste it here. He''d use it for a ce with deep history, like the mansion of Tou She Ancient God. [Okay then...] [What about checking your recent loot and Anti-Protagonist Shop?] "Disy the loot first." [All of them?] Baek Ain quickly recalled countless new skills from the one hundred reincarnations and other scenarios. There are over a hundred of them. He sighed, "Sort them as well." [Do you want to sort them based on type and grade or just simrity so you can synthesize themter?] Baek Ain thought about it first. Alicia has been on his side for years, so he knew type and grade aren''t perfect variables to determine one''s ability. Of course, the type and grades are practically essential. Still, Baek Ain''s rich experience after one hundred reincarnations also could discern whether the ability is valuable for him or not. "Simrity." In the end, Baek Ain chose thetter option. [You are currently in possession of...] [111 new skills and abilities] [13x unused Bodhisattva''s Hearts] [116x unused Bodhisattva''s Seeds] [1x Grotto Demonic Void''s Dungeon Key] [1x Iplete World Travelling Ticket] [1x Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s Heartwood] [5x Seeds of General Candidates] [3x Constetion''s Lucky Draws] [3x new Heavenly mes] [Sorting the loot...] [Weapon-rted skills and abilities...] [Physical-rted skills and abilities...] [Mental-rted skills and abilities...] [Energy-rted skills and abilities...] [Domination-rted skills and abilities] [Charm-rted skills and abilities...] [Resistance-rted skills and abilities...] [Transformation-rted skills and abilities...] [Enhancer-rted skills and abilities...] [Elemental-rted skills and abilities...] [Martial-rted skills and abilities...] [Do you want to Synthesize the new skills and abilities with simr ones in your arsenal?] "Go on." Baek Ain nodded gently. [You have synthesized 33 Weapon-rted skills and gained...] [Divine Armament Physique(Growth-type)] [All-Weapon Mastery(SSS-Peak)] [Spear God of Darkest Winter(SSS-Peak)] [Final de of Missing Oblivion(SSS-Peak)] [Three Universal Sword Code(SSS-Peak)] [Death''s Hidden Daggers(SSS-Mid)] [Knitting Threads and Needle(SSS-High)] [Fateless Armament Domain(SSS-High) ... [You have synthesized 9 Physical-rted skills and gained...] [Titanic Force(Growth-type)] [Ashen''s God Eyes(Growth-type] [Perfect Touch(SSS-High)] ... [You have synthesized 4 Mental-rted skills and gained...] [Veil of Chaos(Growth-type)] [Spirit Thorn(SS-Peak)] ... [You have synthesized 7 Energy-rted skills and abilities...] [False Divine Core(Growth-type)] [Energy Converter(SSS-low)] [Energy Devourer(SSS-Low)] ... [You have synthesized 11 Domination-rted skills and abilities...] [Emperor of Parasite(SSS-Peak)] [Demon King''s Aura(SSS-Mid) [Bloodlust Manifestation(SSS-High)] ... [You have synthesized 6 Charm-rted skills and abilities...] [Banished Devil Charmer(Growth-type)] [Emperor of Maiden''s Heart(SSS-High)] [Worldly Desire Tongue(SSS-Mid)] ... [You have synthesized 7 Resistance-rted skills and abilities...] [Immortal''s Blood(SSS-Peak)] [Evil Body of Resistance(SSS-Peak)] ... [You have synthesized 8 Transformation-rted skills and abilities...] [Ashen Monarch''s Three Changes(Growth-type) [Flower Burial''s Sorrowful Sigh(SSS-High] [Seven Divine Beasts'' Form(SSS-Mid)] [Lord of Red Moon(SSS-Low)] ... [You have synthesized 10 Enhancer-rted skills and abilities...] [Ultra Instinct(Growth-type)] [Impulse of Raging Sage(SSS-Peak)] [Godspeed(SSS-Mid)] [Void Flesh and Blood(SSS-Low)] [Undying Flower''s Vitality(SSS-High)] ... [You have synthesized 10 Elemental-rted skills and abilities...] [Elemental Body(Growth-type)] [Demon Emperor of Seven Storms(SSS-High)] [Avatar of Chaos(SSS-Low)] [Ashen''s Twilight(SSS-Low)] [Elemental Fusion(SSS-Low] ... [You have synthesized 13 Martial-rted skills and abilities...] [Void Shattering Steps(Growth-type)] [Omni-Arms(Growth-type)] [Universal Edge''s Codes(Growth-type)] [Tempered Heart Sutra(Growth-type)] [Three Thousand Burning Universe(Growth-type)] [Quad-de Visualization Art(Growth Type)] ... Baek Ain blinked a few times in surprise. He checked his newfound skills briefly and smiled because the ones he used the most had be more powerful. On top of that, some skills and martial arts became growth-type, which were good things for his future endeavors in another world. Yes, he could feel these skills would be the key to a higher dimension. However, Baek Ain''s surprise didn''t end there. [Ding! Due to the rapid synthesizing of skills. Synthesize (Innate) has reached SSS grade and is one step away from evolving] [Ding! Due to the rapid changes in your body. Breathing (Innate) has reached SSS grade and is one step away from evolving] [All your skills have be stronger] [Some of your skills have evolved] [Essence Soul, Gnome, Mighty Rajang, and Heavenly mes have be stronger] "Good, good." Baek Ain couldn''t help butugh. "Alicia, open my status." [Opening Status...] [Opening Status Window...] [Name: Baek Ain] [Race: Extreme Variant] [Age: 19(Irrelevant)] [Blessings: The Golden Crow & White Tiger] [Stigmata: Superbia] [Physique: Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique] [Soul Connection: Gnome(SSS), Mighty Rajang(SS), Little Dragon(SSS)] [Blood Connection: Cross Tail(Replica), Parasites(122+)] [Innate Skills: Breathing(SS), Synthesize(SSS), Soul Protection(Unknown)] [Active Skills: Spatial Jump(SSS), Amethyst-like Enhancement(SS), Stealth(SS), Nirvana Touch(SSS), Greater Life Drain(S+), Revolver(S), Parry(SS), Howl of Sovereign White Tiger(SS), Emperor of Parasite(SS+), Telepathy(B), Spirit Thorn(SS-Peak), Chaotic Mask of the Jester(S), Bloodlust Manifestation(SSS-High)], Ashen Monarch''s Three Changes(Growth-type), Flower Burial''s Sorrowful Sigh(SSS-High, Seven Divine Beasts'' Form(SSS-Mid), Lord of Red Moon(SSS-Low)] [Passive Skills: Energy Mastery(SS), CQC(SS), Pain Resistance(SSS), Poison Immunity(SSS), Divine Armament Physique(Growth-type), All-Weapon Mastery(SSS-Peak), Spear God of Darkest Winter(SSS-Peak), Final de of Missing Oblivion(SSS-Peak), Three Universal Sword Code(SSS-Peak, Death''s Hidden Daggers(SSS-Mid), Knitting Threads and Needle(SSS-High), Fateless Armament Domain(SSS-High), Titanic Force(Growth-type), Ashen''s God Eyes(Growth-type), Perfect Touch(SSS-High), Veil of Chaos(Growth-type), False Divine Core(Growth-type), Energy Converter(SSS-low), Energy Devourer(SSS-Low), Demon King''s Aura(SSS-Mid), Healing Factor(SS), Sixth Sense(SS), Quasi Ultra Instinct(SS), Parallel Thinking(S), Last Man Standing(S),Ashen''s God Eyes(S), Pration(S+), Golden Rod(S), Eidetic Memory(A), Spatial Strength(S), Banished Devil Charmer(Growth-type), Emperor of Maiden''s Heart(SSS-High), Immortal''s Blood(SSS-Peak), Evil Body of Resistance(SSS-Peak), Ultra Instinct(Growth-type), Impulse of Raging Sage(SSS-Peak), Godspeed(SSS-Mid), Void Flesh and Blood(SSS-Low), Undying Flower''s Vitality(SSS-High), Worldly Desire Tongue(SSS-Mid)] [Cultivation: 7-Star Dou Saint] [Life-Style Skill: Alchemist Instinct(S), Herbology(S), Eastern Alchemy Mastery(SS), Inventor(C), Array Mastery(B), Ancient Refining(S)] [Soul Stage: 1st Transition, Low-Mystic Realm] [Elemental Prowess: Elemental Body(Growth-type), Demon Emperor of Seven Storms(SSS-High), Avatar of Chaos(SSS-Low), Ashen''s Twilight(SSS-Low), Elemental Fusion(SSS-Low), Fire Shadow Envoys(SS), Fire Devouring(SSS)] [Martial Techniques: Four Extreme Arts, Void Shattering Steps, Seven Kills Dance, 100 Mimicry Technique, Wings of Freedom, White Poison Art, Wicked Sun''s Ripple, Azure Sword sh, Omni-Arms, Universal Edge''s Codes, Tempered Heart Sutra, Quad-de Visualization Art] [Body Technique: Ancestor Blood Mark, Unrecorded Body Tempering Technique, Ten Blood Hexagrams] [Cultivation Technique: The Record of the Burning World(11th Stage), Three Thousand Burning Universe(First Stage)] [Description: Duh, You''re Op Op!] Baek Ain closed his eyesfortably after reading his status page and felt the changes running through his body. Every fiber of his body has be ten times stronger than before. Obviously, Baek Ain has grown in all aspects. Even though the world above Dou Qi ne is significantly more powerful, Baek Ain believed he could dominate every expert there. In one-against-one, Baek Ain is invincible due to his excessive skills. "Wait, what''s with the description?" Baek Ain''s mouth twitched. [What?] [I''m telling the truth, You''re Op Op, Host!] "..." Baek Ain. [Welp, do you want to proceed to the Anti-Protagonist Shop now?] Alicia suggested again. Baek Ain clicked his tongue, "How suspicious. You''ve been pressing this feature for a while now..." [Haha, it''s because you don''t know the importance of Anti-Protagonist Shop yet, Host] Alicia giggled in amusement. "Hmm..." [I''m not joking] [The Goddess of Opportunity won''t add useless stuff there] "Fine." "Open the damn shop." Chapter 203: Anti-Protagonist Shop Chapter 203: Anti-Protagonist Shop --- Chapter 200 --- [Opening Anti-Protagonist Shop...] [Ding! You''re currently 1st Tier Customer] [You may only ess 1st Tier Goods] [Listing 1st Tier Goods...] [Soul Guardian(One Usage only) - 500 Protagonist Halo] [Body Creation(One Usage only) - 750 Protagonist Halo] [Talent Randomizer(One Usage only) - 999 Protagonist Halo] [Transmigration Ticket(One Usage only) - 1,000 Protagonist Halo] [Reincarnation Ticket(One Usage only) - 1,000 Protagonist Halo] [Luck Rebound(One Usage only) - 3,000 Protagonist Halo] [Destiny Cutter(One Usage only) - 5,000 Protagonist Halo] There are a total of seven goods in the Anti-Protagonist Shop. Baek Ain''s eyes scanned over the system panel and frowned because the currency used to purchase these goods was actually Protagonist Halo! "Alicia, my eyes aren''t wrong, right?" [Nope] Alicia responded immediately. [Your eyes functioned perfectly] [Protagonist Halo is indeed the currency in the Anti-Protagonist Shop] [I mean, it shouldn''t be hard to connect the dots] [So if you wanted to raise your tier and purchase more goods, you must kill or minimally turn the Protagonist''s life upside down] Baek Ain''s mouth twitched, "So you want me to deal with people like Xiao Yanter?" [No, not me] Alicia denied Baek Ain''s usation. [Remember, I''m just your lovely and sensible guide] ''To hell with your sensibleness!'' Baek Ain couldn''t help but curse inwardly. [Nearly all the ''important'' quests you gote from the Goddess of Opportunity. She was the one who wanted you to deal with more Protagonist] "But why did she want me to do that?" [Who knows] Even Alicia sounds a little puzzled. [The Goddess of Opportunity is a powerfully mysterious constetion in the Omniversal Order. From what I know, only a handful of people know about her origin, and I''m not one of those people] [Sometimes it''s better to do the job without knowing why, Host] Baek Ain wasn''t satisfied with Alicia''s answer and mumbled, "I can ask herter..." At least Baek Ain won''t get any annoying quests soon as the Goddess of Opportunity quota to give him a task is still on cooldown. He still has a year or maybe even more before that moment. As much as Baek Ain tried to understand the Goddess of Opportunity''s intention, he couldn''t. He sighed and asked, "Give me the introduction of each item." [Please wait a second...] [Name: Soul Guardian(One Usage only)] [Type: Defensive Authority] [Grade: 1st tier] [Effect: 1st tier Defensive Authority that kept one''s soul from harm, and itst depends on how harmful the environment is] ... [Name: Body Creation(One Usage only)] [Type: Creation Authority] [Grade: 1st tier] [Effect: 1st Tier Creation Authority that allowed one to construct a new vessel. The body created cannot exceed 1st tier, which means it mighte with random limitations or defects] ... [Name: Talent Randomizer(One Usage only) [Type: Bestowment Authority] [Grade: 1st tier] [Effect: Draw in the Bestowment Authority and receive one talent within the 1st tier realm. The talent received is random and might be useless upon usage. Good luck~!] ... [Name: Transmigration Ticket(One Usage only)] [Type: Samsara Authority] [Grade: 1st tier] [Effect: A rare ticket molded by the Samsara Authority, permitting one''s soul to go through the Star River of Samsara and transmigrate to another world. The world one transmigrated into is random, and the new vessel might not be 100% suitable for one''s soul, which led to some bacsh. Good luck~!] ... [Name: Reincarnation Ticket(One Usage only)] [Type: Samsara Authority] [Grade: 1st tier] [Effect: A rare ticket molded by the Samsara Authority, permitting one''s soul to go through the Star River of Samsara and reincarnate to another world. The world one reincarnated into is random, and the rebirth might not be the same species, which leads to a change in the soul''s nature due to ipatibility. Good luck~!] ... [Name: Luck Rebound(One Usage only)] [Type: Casualty Authority] [Grade: 1st tier] [Effect: Set an invisible barrier with the strength of Causality Authority and reflect ''bad luck'' to the opposite side. The oue varies from target to target, but the chance of sess increased by 50% when targeting the Protagonist with Protagonist Halo below 10,000. Target with Protagonist Halo above 10,000 will decrease the chance of sess by 50%] ... [Name: Destiny Cutter(One Usage only)] [Type: Severing Authority] [Grade: 1st tier] [Effect: Grant one a chance to use Destiny Cutter, which could sever nearly everything in the 1st tier realm. Still, Destiny Cutter was ''strictly'' suggested to cut Thread of Destiny between two people, which led to Karmic Oblivion] ... Baek Ain blinked in disbelief, "What''s with these goods?" "Most of them literally are scams." [Well, it''s only a 1st Tier Anti-Protagonist Shop...] [Bear with it, Host] [However, I''m sure you can make use of some of these goods, except the first item that is] [Your Innate Skill: Soul Protection(Unknown) would do a much better job than Soul Guardian, so don''t waste your Protagonist Halo on it] "Talking about my Innate Skill: Soul Protection(Unknown), I shouldn''t get these defects or bacsh when using Transmigration or Reincarnation Tickets, right?" Yu Long raised a point. [Obviously...] Alicia gives him a half-assed response. Baek Ain furrowed his brows and asked, "What about the Luck Rebound and Destiny Cutter?" [Hmm, I don''t rmend you buy them for now] [You can only buy Destiny Cutter once with your current Protagonist Halo] [As for Luck Rebound... I don''t think you need it, considering you have Protagonist Halo''s Nullifier and Protagonist yer''s Title] "I see..." "Then, I don''t see anything worth buying." Baek Ainmented in disappointment. [You can try buying Talent Randomizer] [You know that having strong talent is like having strong Innate Skills] "Hell no, you want me to gamble my precious Protagonist Halo on a shady item like that?" Baek Ain denied Alicia''s proposal instantly. "It''s literally a Gacha for Talents." "Gacha is a scam." Yup, Baek Ain has a dark history with the Gacha Games. [Trust me, Host] [The probability of getting good talent is not that low] "Oh, really?" Baek Ain snorted at Alicia''s scheme. "What''s the chance of me getting good talent?" "Come on, Alicia." "Tell me." [Uh...] [0.69%] "..." Baek Ain didn''t even say a thing and grudgingly flipped his middle finger at the system panel. [It''s not that bad...] At this point, Alicia sounds like she is begging. "Shut it." Baek Ain ignored Alicia and stared into the distance, feeling the sunset hit him gently. Unknowingly, he stayed on the balcony motionlessly, and many hours passed. "Ain?" Someone called Baek Ain. Baek Ain turned around and saw Lan Rou walking with a tray. Lan Rou smiled and said, "I made sweet herbal tea for you." "Thanks." He said as Lan Rou ced the tray on the balcony''s railing. She leaned on his body and watched the scenery together. They didn''t utter a word for fifteen minutes to enjoy this serene atmosphere before Lan Rou finally opened her mouth. "Do you want to know what I witnessed in the Unfinished Samsara?" Lan Rou''s voice sounds mncholic when saying this. Baek Ain checked her expression and nodded, "Sure." Lan Rou closed her eyes and told Baek Ain about her horrible experience in the Unfinished Samsara. She wished she had never experienced such a thing again but was d because it strengthened her will even further. It''s nothing like her first three reincarnations. The Unfinished Samsara is like a dream and a nightmaree true together. "We got chased by a group of Demonic Practitioners." "Left with no choices, we attempted suicide attack and died in each other''s embraces..." "Such a beautiful end for us." Lan Roumented with misty eyes. "Ain?" "Ain, what''s the matter?" She saw Baek Ain standing on the spot with a shocked expression. "It''s connected!" Baek Ain''s eyes widened as he shouted in awe. "Our Unfinished Samsara is connected!" Chapter 204: Seed of General Candidates Chapter 204: Seed of General Candidates --- Chapter 201 --- Presented with surprising horror, Baek Ain couldn''t help but question his one hundred reincarnations. Since each of them connected to a group of people or at least a person, doesn''t that mean Baek Ain truly lived his life? After listening to Lan Rou''s story, Baek Ain confirmed their Unfinished Samsara is connected. Luo Bingbing, who got swallowed by the ''Tale of Unfinished Samsara'' a while ago, also became part of Baek Ain''s karma. ''I knew it...'' ''Those experiences cannot be a simple mirage. They are as real as they can get.'' ''Wait, did I actually be Luo Bingbing''s husband?'' Baek Ain couldn''t help but shiver as he married many women and sired many children in the one hundred reincarnations. ''Alicia, can you exin this situation?'' [About that...] [I don''t know much either, Host] [It''s actually not far-fetched to experience shed reincarnations when one formed countless karma(whether it was bad karma or not) to others, but it shouldn''t have affected your reality too much] [That''s that, and this is this] ''That doesn''t answer anything, Alicia...'' Baek Ain was speechless. [In short, pick and forget. You should be able to differentiate which lives and experiences are worth living] ''Bruh, you make it sound easy.'' Baek Ain huffed and silently hugged Lan Rou, giving her a gentle rub on the back. Lan Rou whimpered as she felt her whole body melt into him. They wished they could stay like this forever. However, they have responsibility of their own. The world won''t wait for you. After cuddling for thirty minutes, Baek Ain suddenly recalled one of his Main Quest''s rewards. [5x Seeds of General Candidates]! ''Alicia, what''s the usage of Seeds of General Candidates?'' [Upon finishing your other Main Quest, you will obtain the ownership of this ne, Host] [Seed of General Candidate is a nar Essence that one could consume to obtain more power. And the one who consumed the Seed of General Candidate will be ne''s Guardian] [Yes, your general] [As you grow stronger along the ne, your generals will also obtain a boost in their strength!] ''Hmm, there must be a catch?'' [Well...] [If they be general, they can''t leave this world] "..." Baek Ain. ''Oy, That''s no different than leaving my wives behind.'' [Calm down, Host. Your lovely and sensible guide has a method, or you could say loophole, for this problem] [Hear me out...] [Although Seed of General prevented one from leaving the ne they protected, it cannot bypass one''s soul] [All one needs to do is splice a little bit of soul and leave it in this world''s vessel. Then, use ''Soul Guardian'' from the Anti-Protagonist Shop] Baek Ain''s mouth twitched, ''You wanted to scam me, didn''t you?'' ''Tsk, why are you so adamant about the Anti-Protagonist Shop?'' [I only told you the method, Host] Alicia responded calmly. [It''s up to you whether the method is worth it or not] Baek Ain pondered for a moment because Alicia''s method is indeed worth doing, but he won''t do it. He didn''t trust the item in the Anti-Protagonist Shop enough. Nearly all of the items could cause defects. What makes Soul Guardian better? There must be a way. Baek Ain used his Parallel Thinking to the limit and sped through his many scenarios. Soon, a grin bloomed on his face because he just discovered a way to make his wives follow him to another world. Alicia sensed Baek Ain''s confidence and was confused. [What''s with the grin...] ''Alicia, If I''m not wrong, Hall of Souls possessed the mostplete and superior Soul Cultivation Techniques in the Dou Qi Continent, right?'' [Ah, no way!] Alicia sounds flustered. ''Yes, way!'' Baek Ain has decided to wipe out Hall of Souls faster than he originally nned. If possible, he wanted to share the effect of Innate Skill: Soul Protection(Unknown) with his wives, but he didn''t have such ability. The only way for them to have a strong soul is by training it. What better ce has a wide range of collections than the Hall of Souls? [Aih, I felt a little bad for the Hall of Souls] [Not only will you wipe them from existence, but you will also rob them poor] ''They deserve it.'' Baek Ain responded indifferently. ''Also, don''t hate the yers, hate the game.'' "Rou, are you awake?" Baek Ain stopped talking with Alicia and gently shook Lan Rou''s body. Lan Rou''s eyes fluttered as she woke up, "Yes." "It''s so cozy to be around you." "Me too, sweetheart, me too." Baek Ain chuckled, giving her a peck on the cheek. "Let''s get the others and have dinner." "Mm." Lan Rou nodded in agreement. They went to the living room and sawdies talking to each other. Weirdly, the men are meditating in the corner of the room. "What happened here?" Baek Ain asked with a frown. Qing Lin stood up and exined, "Chief Gu and Yao are stabilizing their mind. The effect of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree shook them a bit too much." "Also, you are partly responsible for this, husband." "Isn''t that applied to everyone?" Baek Ain was puzzled. "What did I do?" "Well, I was being a little harsh to men..." Luo Bingbing finally opened her mouth to answer Baek Ain''s question. Yi Xian butted in and giggled, "As for the part of your responsibility, you shocked their mentality too much with your martial prowess. They are old. They cannot get too excited for a reason, you know." Baek Ain facepalmed himself, ''Aren''t they supposed to be the Chief of the Ancient n? Isn''t their mentality a little too weak?'' "Whatever, I assumed everyone is fine." "Yes!" Thedies responded simultaneously. Baek Ain rubbed his chin and said, "Okay, everyone, rest for today. We must prepare ourselves to visit the Hall of Souls." "Hmm, Hall of Souls?" Everyone was confused by Baek Ain''s words. Baek Ain waved his hand, "They have offended me deeply. And it''s time to make them pay..." ''Teacher, you''re...'' Gu Xun''er covered her mouth in awe. She recalled her recent encounter with the Hall of Souls'' group, and Baek Ain promised to visit them three dayster. ''Teacher Lin. He''s even willing to visit the frightening Hall of Souls to avenge me.'' Unknowingly, Baek Ain created yet another misunderstanding. Well, it makes Gu Xun''er like him more. So, it''s a positive misunderstanding. As everyone left the living room, Baek Ain crashed onto the sofa and brushed his hair back. "What a tiring day." He groaned a little. "Good job holding on until now." Qing Lin walked behind Baek Ain and massaged his stiff shoulders. "Um, Ain... Do you get the 100 Reincarnations'' chance?" Yi Xian asked hesitantly. "I did get it." Baek Ain answered with a smile. "It was a life-changing experience for sure." "What''s the matter, you don''t believe in me?" Yi Xian hurriedly shook her head and pouted, "No. Of course, I believe in you." "It''s just that you must suffer a lot..." "The same goes for you, Yi Xian." Baek Ain returned casually. "No, it''s different! Three of us only experienced one reincarnation, but you went through one hundred!" "I can''t imagine the pain and sadness you endured to survive that experience..." ''Flower Burial.'' Qing Lin stopped massaging Baek Ain''s shoulder as she recalled her unfortunate experience. ''Yes, Ain went through a lot for us.'' Lan Rou sighed and quietly sat down, giving her fellow wives an understanding gaze. Qing Lin suddenly lifted Baek Ain''s chin and kissed his lips. The mood turned warmer as lips-smacking sounds echoed in the room. Yi Xian and Lan Rou nced at each other before nodding at Qing Lin''s move. "Hubby, let me give you relief!" Qing Lin gazed at Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes warmly. "No, let us give you relief." Yi Xian and Lan Rou pressed their bodies on Baek Ain. "Oh well." Baek Ain chuckled helplessly. He was ''deeply'' touched by their adorable gesture of love. "Tonight is going to be a long night." Meanwhile, outside the room. Luo Bingbing is sitting on the floor. "Ah, how nice to be able to pamper Husband like that..." She mumbled while biting her lips. She was envious of Qing Lin, Lan Rou, and Yi Xian, but she knew her ce. She have yet to gain Baek Ain''s approval, though he had forgiven her. ''But I have to admit, watching them doing the deeds is hot!'' Luo Bingbing thought with aplicated feeling in her chest. Chapter 205: The Truth About a Man Named Lin Feng (1) Chapter 205: The Truth About a Man Named Lin Feng (1) --- Chapter 202 --- Baek Ain woke up with a slight buzz in his head. Who would have thought having a foursome after experiencing one hundred reincarnations was a good idea? Not Baek Ain, definitely. Still, Baek Ain felt his body was great again. It was a refreshing feeling that overshadowed the buzz. He gave his wives a peck on the forehead and walked to the balcony with a bathrobe. He yawned and ruffled his hair around, seeing the sun rising from the balcony. [What a lovely day to destroy the Hall of Souls. Am I right?] Alicia suddenly said before Baek Ain could utter a word. Baek Ain didn''t bother to argue with Alicia in the morning and responded calmly, "Yeah. I need breakfast and a cup of coffee, though." "Breakfast and coffee are ready!" Luo Bingbing appeared from a spatial tear, bringing a tray of breakfast and coffee over. Baek Ain gazed at her in awe and awkwardly responded, "T-Thanks." Luo Bingbing smiled and ced the tray on the rail. "Call me if you need something." After saying that, Luo Bingbing left. Baek Ain stared at the tray dumbly and sighed slowly, "Tale of Unfinished Samsara, such a bizarre and powerful artifact. Even enemies can be lovers." [You''re pretty lucky to have signed such a reward in the first ce, Host] [I believe the chance is below 0,000001%] "Wait, I thought the Ultimate Sign-In guaranteed a rare reward?" Baek Ain grabbed a warm roti on the tray. He munched on it and added, "It was supposed to be A-grade or above, depending on the target." [The minimal reward is that of A-grade, but I''ve never specified the limit] "So, in theory, I can get things beyond SSS-grade?" [Well, yes] [As I mentioned before, the chance is pretty low] [And this world is quite low-leveled in terms of Worldly Luck and Universal Laws] [It''s a happy coincidence that you get Luo Bingbing on your side because she could be your pathway to the Alternative Great Thousand Worlds. The Worldly Luck and Universal Laws there are much more powerful] "Coincidence..." Baek Ain stared at the cup of coffee on the tray. After experiencing one hundred reincarnations, he could sense a vague line that splits into many and connects him to others. He sipped the coffee and tasted the tart bitterness, "I don''t think it was a coincidence, Alicia." [Is that so...] Baek Ain finished his breakfast and coffee, blowing air off his chest. "Maybe it''s time to tell my student the truth." "Aih, I hope they are not too shocked and hate me..." "What am I even saying? It''s not like they can betray me." He rubbed his chest. ... After a refreshing shower, Baek Ain crashed against the chair and threw a towel at his face. He counted time at the back of his head as a blue-haireddy knocked on the door. Knock! Knock! "Who is there?" Baek Ain asked with a faint smile. Even though he knew who it was, he still asked to create a mood. "Teacher, it''s me. Ling''er." Yao Ling''er stood behind the door. She wore her white alchemist robe with blue silk cloth draped around her shoulder. "Come in. The door is not locked." Yao Ling''er entered the room giddily. Her face was stered with an excited smile because she expected something good when Baek Ain suddenly called her in the morning. However, what greeted Yao Ling''er was a youthful man with a towel over his face. She couldn''t recognize this person as the difference between Baek Ain and Lin Feng was too much. Baek Ain''s physique is that of a beast. Although he looks lean, every fiber of his muscle is ''thoroughly'' packed with the ''tyrannical'' force of Ancient Mammoths. His hair was also healthy white, falling to the edge of the chair. "Who are you?" Yao Ling''er asked coldly. She summoned her me and had lighting armor covering her body instantly. Baek Ain lifted the towel slightly and peeked at her face, "Calm down." "It''s me, your teacher." Yao Ling''er was shocked on the spot. She looked at Baek Ain from top to bottom, not believing his words. However, there was no mistake. That voice is none other than Teacher Lin Feng''s voice! "T-Teacher, but how?" "Your appearance, so young." "You look almost my age, maybe even younger." Baek Ain lifted the towel and tossed it away, "This is my true appearance." "I''m sorry to say this, but the man named Lin Feng is just a facade I created." "Even then, I''m still your teacher." He smiled, giving his handsome face more charm. "..." Yao Ling''er stared at Baek Ain nkly. She doesn''t know what to say. Baek Ain is very handsome, to the extreme at that. His sharp features and hazel-gold eyes gave Yao Ling''er an otherworldly quality that other men don''t have. It would be a lie if Yao Ling''er said she wasn''t attracted to Baek Ain. She has some unholy thoughts about her godly mentor before he reveals his true identity, and this pushes it above and beyond. Baek Ain noticed Yao Ling''er wasn''t as shocked as he expected. "You''re calmer than I thought." Hemented casually. Yao Ling''er pouted, "Teacher, I''m extremely shocked inside!" "I don''t know what to say..." "So you lied to us all this time?" Baek Ain nodded and returned, "Yes. Do you hate me knowing that I lied to you?" "Also, I won''t deny my misdeeds." "Your alchemy skill..." Yao Ling''er gazed at Baek Ain solemnly. "Self-taught. I''m not even twenty biologically." "What about your dying n..." "It''s a good story to make one''s eyes tear up, no?" "Is Madam Lin Qing really your wife?" "Yes. Qing Lin is one of my wives." "This is messed up, teacher. You''re ying around with our feelings..." Yao Ling''er was speechless. Baek Ain shrugged, "I tried my best not to be attached, but I can''t help myself. You three are very bright and adorabledies." "Watching you evolve in your respective field makes me feel something new." "In the end... I developed some attachments." "Is that truth?!" Yao Ling''er walked to him demandingly. Baek Ain smiled and answered bitterly, "It''s the truth. I didn''t expect you three to ept this situation quickly, but there was not much time left." Yao Ling''er firmly looked at Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes, trying to find any fluctuation of emotion that indicated his lies. She found nothing. Baek Ain''s statement about his growing attachment to them was true. "Damn it." Yao Ling''er cursed in frustration. Her feelings are in a mess now. Ultimately, Yao Ling''er cast aside the unnecessary stuff and thought about her journey with Baek Ain. He might lie but never treat Yao Ling''er and her fellow disciples badly. On the contrary, he was a fantastic teacher who supported them with all his abilities. Baek Ain sighed, "Don''t oveplicate things for yourself, Ling''er." "You''re a strong heiress of the Yao n." "I revealed my identity because I think it was necessary. Whether you ept it or not, I''m still your teacher." "How could I bring myself to hate you if I said that..." Yao Ling''er grumbled unhappily. "This is unfair." "You''ve been keeping me-! No, the three of us have been in the dark for so long." "Technically, it''s only over a month." Baek Ain fixed his words. Yao Ling''er grumbled even more, "That over a month felt like an eternity for me!" After saying that, Yao Ling''er huffed and cradled Baek Ain. "Teacher, you must take responsibility!" Yao Ling''er boldly kissed Baek Ain''s lips and shoved her tongue to entice him. She grabbed his bathrobe''s cor and poured all her frustration into this kiss. Well, Yao Ling''er was far too deep into the abyss. She might as well dwell inside it forever. Five minutester. Yao Ling''er gasped as their lips separated from each other and blushed hard. "W-What''s your real name?" That was her first kiss, so Yao Ling''er was somewhat embarrassed. Baek Ain smacked her ass and made them jiggle. "Before I answer your question, that smack is for being a bad girl." "Mm~!" Yao Ling''er yelped and bit her lips in pleasure. "Ain." Baek Ainughed at her reaction, caressing her cheeks gently. "My real name is Baek Ain." Chapter 206: The Truth About a Man Named Lin Feng (2) Chapter 206: The Truth About a Man Named Lin Feng (2) --- Chapter 203 --- One disciple submitted. Two more. After breaking ties between a teacher and a disciple, Baek Ain and Yao Ling''er found their current rtionship somewhat ambiguous. The kiss they shared was only the beginning, after all. [Wow, you even bagged your disciple] Aliciaplimented him. [Hmm, 100 Reincarnations made you mature in some way, huh?] [I think you''re bing morefortable with epting women into your harem now, Host] Baek Ain didn''t agree or refute Alicia''s words. He just stayed quiet as some of his 100 reincarnations reyed in his mind. With Yao Ling''er on his hips, Baek Ain stared at his disciple''s eyes and smiled. "Well, Ling''er. You might want to get off me for now. Your junior sister ising here, and we don''t want her to get the wrong first impression." Yao Ling''er shyly nodded and slowly got off Baek Ain, allowing him to see a damp spot on her underwear. He chuckled inside because a few of his new skills are effective against the opposite gender when he''s not even using them proactively. As Yao Ling''er fixed her messy clothes, she nced at Baek Ain''s face and found him in a more ttering light. ''Damn it, why did the teacher have to be so handsome.'' Yao Ling''er thought to herself. Buried in her deep thoughts, Yao Ling''er didn''t realize someone was entering the room. But Baek Ain did. Huo Zhi entered the room with a calm expression, searching for her teacher. Yet what greeted her was a nk-looking Yao Ling''er and a younger man with a handsome face and wet white hair. She frowned, "What are you?" "What have you done to my senior sister?" Baek Ain raised his arms in defeat, "Calm down." "Hear me out first." "T-That voice... It can''t be." Huo Zhi recognized Baek Ain''s altered voice, just like Yao Ling''er did. Her eyes widened in shock because this young man couldn''t be her teacher, right? Of course, Huo Zhies to her conclusion. She tried to rationalize this shocking event, thinking Baek Ain must experience a transformation and be younger in the process. ''Can someone change so much in just a night?'' Huo Zhi gazed at Baek Ain''s handsome face silently. Baek Ain smiled and revealed his identity, making Huo Zhi''s expression twist into horror. "So, you''re saying a man named Lin Feng, my teacher, is just a person you fabricated?" Huo Zhi took a deep and sharp breath, having her chest heaved up and down. "You only wanted the Ancient n''s secrets and authority for your own..." Baek Ain shrugged, "I genuinely like teaching you three." "But yes, I did want Ancient ns on my side." "Our enemy is the Hall of Soul and Hun n." "To gather all the superpowers, I have to use another identity and a bit of deceit." Huo Zhi clenched her hand, "Why are you telling us this?" "You just want to break our heart... You''re a monster." Baek Ain sighed, "Because I like you." "Even if our time together is short, I developed an attachment beyond normal to you..." "Yao Ling''er has epted me as who I am." "I only need an answer from you and Xun''er now." Huo Zhi stared at Baek Ain, "You''re not lying about that..." "I am not." "So you will take responsibility for your actions?" "One hundred percent." "Prove it!" Huo Zhi steeled herself. Just like Yao Ling''er, she has developed feelings for Baek Ain. Although to see him in a different light like this is world-shattering, Huo Zhi was far too deep into it. Baek Ain stood up, startling Huo Zhi. Huo Zhi might look like a brave heroine, but she is still a maiden. She''s even shyer than Yao Ling''er, who boldly straddled Baek Ain and kissed him. Huo Zhi''s breathing had a sharp turn when she saw Baek Ain''s towering figure before her. His handsome face and physique,plemented by his addictive smell, are impossible to resist. As Huo Zhi took a closer look, she could see a faint resemnce between Baek Ain and her teacher''s facial quality. It means he only changed his face to look worse. ''What a dummy...'' Huo Zhi pursed her lips. Baek Ain caressed Huo Zhi''s oval face gently and kissed her like she was his lover. They ended up together in one of his reincarnations, but that life was pretty steep because the Hall of Souls dominated the Dou Qi Continent. Even though Baek Ain is not 100% sure, Huo Zhi must have gone through that reincarnation''s world. Their Unfinished Samsara is connected, after all. And just like that, Huo Zhi melted into Baek Ain''s embrace and touch. "Okay, let''s stop here." Baek AIn released her from his embrace. "We can do moreter, my little chocte fairy." "That nickname-!" Huo Zhi was still in the dreamy zone. However, the way Baek Ain called her made her awake right away. Baek Ain didn''t say much further and ced his finger on the lips. "That''s a secret between us." "Secret..." Huo Zhi dumbly nodded. She went to Yao Ling''er and simrly entered a deep thought. ... Baek Ain waited for Gu Xun''er and closed his eyes. Unlike Yao Ling''er and Huo Zhi, Gu Xun''er went through aplete mental breakdown. From the moment Xiao Yan abandoned her, Gu Xun''er was already unstable. The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s Trials and Xiao Yan''sst encounter make her decision more firm. Baek Ain expected Gu Xun''er to hate him to her very bones, but when she arrived, something surprising happened. Gu Xun''er knocked on the door and entered when receiving Baek Ain''s response. She wore a very revealing blue-white dress and stood before Baek Ain calmly. She had this ''as expected'' look on her face, which puzzled Baek Ain for a second. "You don''t look surprised?" Baek Ain asked with a smile. Gu Xun''er stared at Baek Ain and smiled back, "I... From the moment we met with the Pill Tower''s representative, I felt one of them looked familiar for some reason." "I felt like I''ve seen her in Wu Tan City." "I didn''t think much of it at first, but your closeness with her gave me a clue already." "Lan Rou is the Mitter Family''s Shadow Guard, right?" Baek Ain acknowledged it, "Yes. She was a Shadow Guard, but she''s now my wife." "Does that mean you know my real identity as well?" Gu Xun''er nodded but shook her head a secondter, "I had a hunch." "You told me a story about your only family member left, Baek Ain." "It doesn''t make sense because I knew everything about Baek Ain before he left Wu Tan City. I asked my bodyguard at the time to find anything rted to him." "Yet yearster... A mysterious yet godly alchemist appeared, taking me as his disciple, and imed he had a younger brother with the same name. Too much coincidence, right? But I deny it!" "Teacher Lin is someone I admire. A firm back that I canfortably lean on. I don''t want to wake up from my dream..." Gu Xun''er teared up a little. Gu Xun''er wiped her tears and added, "After Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s Trials, I cried for two reasons." "First, I realized Xiao Yan doesn''t feel the same love I had for him." "Second, an ugly truth about my teacher." "In my Unfinished Samsara, I didn''t end up with my teacher or Xiao Yan." "I''m happily married to someone called Baek Ain. We lived our lives beautifully, breaking all the hardships together." "Still, I denied it..." "Upon getting out, You saved me from the Hall of Souls, just like you saved me from their dirty hands in the Unfinished Samsara." Gu Xun''er closed her eyes mncholy. "Your hateful scream toward Hall of Souls, as if they had murdered your wife(me), is so unforgettable." "But reality is reality, Unfinished Samsara is Unfinished Samsara, right?" "That''s why I wanted to confirm my feelings when Xiao Yan wished to talk with me. Only you, out of all people, have confidence in my decision like you have known me for so long..." "Xiao Yan is scum, as I''ve learned." Gu Xun''erughed bitterly. "And Teacher Lin Feng is none other than Baek Ain." "Now the question is..." "What Am I to you?" Baek Ain was quiet, listening to Gu Xun''er thoughtfully. He wanted to open his mouth, but words stuck in his throat. Gu Xun''er walked closer, and her eyes glimmered with hope, "What I Am To You, Baek Ain?" "A random person? An acquaintance? A disciple?" "...Or a lover?" Baek Ain covered his face and sighed helplessly, "You''re putting me in a tight spot..." "Answer my question!" "Both, I love you as a disciple and a lover!" "Do you even love me?" "Yes." Baek Ain uncovered his face and faced Gu Xun''er with a small smile. "You don''t even sugarcoat it..." Gu Xun''er blinked in awe. "I don''t need to." Baek Ain confidently returned. Gu Xun''er punched Baek Ain''s chest softly a few times before hugging him tightly. "I also love you..." She said with a low voice. "So please, don''t abandon me." "I won''t abandon you." Baek Ain hugged her back. After that, they gazed at each other and kissed in silence. Something inside Gu Xun''er broke, freeing her from all the trauma and bad memories. And with that, Baek Ain''s disciples finally learned about his identity and became part of his harem. They didn''t lose their teacher because this is an upgrade. [Harem Member +3] [Good job, Host] Baek Ain ignored Alicia''s sarcastic remark and gazed at Yao Ling''er, Huo Zhi, and Gu Xun''er. "When we are alone... Feels free to call me Ain or husband, depending on your liking." "But remember to call me Teacher in public." "What are you afraid of, Ain?" Huo Zhi couldn''t help but ask. "With your strength, no one should be able to fight you.." Gu Xun''er also agreed with Huo Zhi, "Yeah, that''s true..." "Mm, teacher and student y in public... Ain, you''re kinky." Yao Ling''ermented, making the two others blush a little. Baek Ain gave Yao Ling''er a gentle karate chop and said, "I don''t want the world to know my real me." "I have many nicknames..." "Golden Monarch, de God, 10th Tier Alchemist, and recently Spear God." "The world should only know me through an alternative name like Lin Feng. It allowed us to travel around the world in peace..." "Okay, we understand!" The three of them nodded. "Hehe, Let''s hide the husband''s real identity. I don''t want moredies to fall in love with you, and we can enjoy our husband''s handsome face for ourselves." Yao Ling''er grinned, feeling possessive over Baek Ain. "You''re a little confused about my reason, but okay..." Baek Ain returned awkwardly. Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''erughed, making the mood more pleasant. "Wait, when we married you, what family name should we use? Lin or Baek?" They suddenly realized something important. "Uh, let''s talk about thatter." Baek Ain replied with a sigh. "We have many things to do first." "Starting from destroying the Hall of Souls." Chapter 207: Do You Truly Love My Daughter? Chapter 207: Do You Truly Love My Daughter? --- Chapter 204 --- "So, this is how our day starts, huh?" Yi Xianmented. At this very moment, Baek Ain''s wives faced three youngdies who used to be his disciples. Since he revealed his identity, it was clear that they were his harem members now. Qing Lin is younger than Baek Ain''s three disciples, but she got used to their presence in thest month, and being called ''Madam.'' by them was not bad. On the other hand, Lan Rou and Yi Xian just met them recently. Yi Xian''s reaction is predictable. As for Lan Rou, she''s as calm as still water. At the same time, Yao Ling''er, Huo Zhi, and Gu Xun''er were nervous and sweating profusely. Even though Baek Ain epts them, his wives might say otherwise. Fortunately for them, Cai Lin(Queen Medusa) wasn''t here because she would have given them a lot of teachings about Baek Ain''s harem. Eventually, it was Qing Lin who broke the awkward ice. "Wee, wee, you three." Qing Lin giggled happily. "I know this will happen sooner orter." "Hubby has been thinking a lot about this, you know? He even had a dilemma." ''Since when did I have a dilemma?'' Baek Ain''s mouth twitched. But he knew that keeping his mouth was the best for now. Yao Ling''er, Huo Zhi, and Gu Xun''er peeked at each other before bobbing their heads in agreement. They bowed at their seniors and said, "We also love Teacher Ain. Please take care of us!" Yi Xian, Lan Rou, and Qing Lin blinked in surprise. Then, theyughed. "PFFT, TEACHER AIN! THEY SAID TEACHER AIN!" Yi Xianughed out loud. "Ain, you really have corrupted these innocentdies." Lan Rou covered her mouth and chuckled, "Now that I think about it, Ain might have a teacher-disciple fetish... Maybe he wanted to relive his moment when I was his instructor from a different perspective." "True..." Qing Lin nced at Baek Ain. "..." Baek Ain. Sure enough, he was speechless. But he didn''t deny their nders. "Okay, girls. Let''s get along well from now on." Yi Xian finally stoppedughing. "Your addition to the harem is actually a good thing." "Even the three of us couldn''t handle Ainst night. He''s too damn strong, so that''s why we must band together and defeat this beast of a man!" "Oh!" Yao Ling''er raised her arm with a fighting spirit. "O-Owh!" Huo Zhi and Gu Xun''er were shocked by this information. ''Does Ain was that invisible in the bed?'' They involuntarily swallowed their saliva at such a thought. "It''s Girl Talk, Ain. You should get out." Lan Rouically pushed Baek Ain to the door. Baek Ain was kicked out of the room and helplessly stood before the closed door. [Damn. It''s not even five minutes, and they already kicked you out] Alicia teased him. "Yeah, very funny." Baek Ain ignored her and went to the lobby. [Come on, they are bonding with each other] [Harmonious Harem is a Good Harem, Host] Baek Ain still ignored Alicia and met Gu Yuan on the way to the lobby. He still had his disguise on, so he wasn''t panicking. Still, the mood is somewhat awkward. Gu Yuan kept thinking about how close his lovely daughter to Baek Ain was. Of course, Baek Ain is way better than Xiao Yan. He doesn''t need topare them. As for Baek Ain, he can''t help it. After all, this middle-aged man before him will be his father-inw soon. "Morning." Gu Yuan decided to greet Baek Ain first. "Morning." Baek Ain responded. "Lobby?" "Lobby." They walked to the lobby rigidly, finding Yao Dan and Elder Huo Ling by the mahogany table. "Ah, Brother Lin, Patriarch Gu. Tea?" Yao Dan offered herbal tea. "Yes, thank you." They sat around the mahogany table and drank their tea in peace. That''s until Baek Ain decided to drop a bomb. "I''ve proposed to Yao Ling''er, Huo Zhi, and Gu Xun''er." "PFFT!" Gu Yuan, Yao Dan, and Huo Ling spewed their tea. They stared at Baek Ain in disbelief. "W-What?!" "I know, shocker, right?" Baek Ain chuckled. "Don''t worry, they epted my proposal quite well." "No, no, we need more details!" Huo Ling demanded while mming her tea cup against the table. Baek Ain smiled and kept the exnation short so they could ask their respective heiress for more detailster. What matters is that he wanted to take them as his wives. "..." Yao Dan. "..." Gu Yuan. "..." Huo Ling. "What?" Baek Ain asked in puzzlement. Yao Dan gave him a thumbs up andmented, "Brother Lin, you''re a man among men. Although a loving rtionship between a teacher and disciple isn''t unheard of, it''s somewhat sphemous..." "It''s not somewhat sphemous, Chief Yao. IT IS BLASPHEMOUS!" Huo Ling grumbled unhappily. Gu Yuan just felt his world turned upside down. He wanted to scold Baek Ain, but the situation between his daughter and Baek Ain was unique. At the very least, Baek Ain doesn''t look and seems old. He''s probably only a few years, if not a decade, older than Gu Xun''er. If they like each other truthfully, Gu Yuan doesn''t have much to say about it. Baek Ain pulled his hands and raised his three fingers, "I love those girls very much, so I''d tell you the dowry in advance." "I will make three more batches of Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pills." They suddenly stopped and sucked a cold breath. "This, this is not a joke, right?" Yao Dan asked nervously. "No." Baek Ain shook his head. "With my past experience of making the pills, the sess rate will increase by 9..." ''Nine percent? That''s unbelievable!'' The three elders thought. "90%." Baek Ain finished his words, giving the three elders a scare. "Ny!" Yao Dan stood up and stared at Baek Ain like he was an alien or something. "Hehe... Brother Lin, your joke is not funny." Baek Ain stared at him and answered casually, "I wouldn''t joke about my wife''s future." After hearing such a confident line, even the disgusted Elder Huo Ling smiled happily. Yup, what''s more attractive to cultivators than the Miraculous Pills? If the Ancient ns could get their hands on this batch of Dou Di''s Blood Purifying Pills, their strength would increase by a leap. Besides that, they could tie Baek Ain down to their ns. ''It sucks that we have to share. If not, Yan n will be the leader of the Ancient ns.'' Huo Ling''s ambition soared. Only one person doesn''t seem fazed by Baek Ain''s over-the-top dowry. It''s none other than Gu Yuan, the father of Heroine. "What''s the matter, Patriarch Gu? You don''t like the dowry?" Yao Dan felt Gu Yuan''s silence was weird. Gu Yuan silently stared at Baek Ain and asked, "What do you think of my daughter?" Baek Ain smiled weakly, "She''s a lovely youngdy. Unfortunately, fate yed her dirty." "Do you truly love her?" Gu Yuan pressed even further. "If you think my sincerity isn''t enough, I can add ten kinds of 9th pills to the dowry." Baek Ain was puzzled by Gu Yuan''s words. "I don''t care about the damn pills. I''m asking you, DO YOU TRULY LOVE MY DAUGHTER!?" Gu Yuan grumpily repeated. Baek Ain was stunned momentarily before catching up on why Gu Yuan acted like this. ''He wants to confirm my feelings for Xun''er. Aih, as expected of a good father like him.'' He chuckled inside as he noticed Gu Yuan''s questioning yet anxious gaze. Baek Ain opened his mouth and said calmly, "Yes, I love her." "I love Xun''er and would do anything to make her happy." "Even death can''t split us apart." "Good." Gu Yuan nodded, finally releasing a sigh of relief inside. He bowed to Baek Ain, "I entrust my precious daughter to you, so please take care of her well." Baek Ain blinked before bowing as well, "Likewise, father-inw." After that, the conversation bes more hospitable. And they began to talk about a n to destroy the Hall of Souls. Chapter 208: Hall of Souls and Hun Clans Goals Chapter 208: Hall of Souls and Hun n''s Goals --- Chapter 205 --- Four people discussed in the Pill Tower''s private lobby. "Hall of Souls is indeed a dangerous faction. They are too mysterious, and I believe one of the Ancient ns is behind it." Baek Ain dropped a fact bomb. "What? That''s impossible, Brother Lin. Ancient ns always monitored each other!" Yao Dan was in disbelief. Gu Yuan and Huo Ling also felt this was absurd. Baek Ain sat on his chair carefreely and said, "Do you want proof? I can easily prove my words." With a finger snap, spiritual energy burst out from Baek Ain and projected an image to everyone at the table. The three elders squinted their eyes as a middle-aged man in a ck robe entered their vision. Those facial features, especially the extreme paleness and faint red lines on the skin, allowed them to identify this person''s background. After all, only one Ancient n has such traits. "This is... A Hun n''s member?" Huo Ling said with uncertainty. "His name is Hun Lie Shan, Hall of Souls'' Worship and Hun n''s Penal Elder." Baek Ain answered casually. "He was the ck-robed elder that led the Hall of Souls'' group to the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree." He nced at Gu Yuan and added, "He also harassed Xun''er before I saved her." "Hoh, he dares to touch my daughter..." Gu Yuan''s Dou Qi aura bes unbearably cold. "Don''t worry, Hun Lie Shan faced a fate worse than death when facing me. I crushed his soul to dust." Baek Ain chuckled. "A scum from Hall of Souls and Hun n deserve such treatment." "Good!" Gu Yuan calmed down. He was also satisfied by Baek Ain''s cruelty toward his enemy. Baek Ain smiled and continued calmly, "I don''t know how long the Hun n started their ploys, but the Hall of Souls'' influence has covered nearly all corners of the Dou Qi Continent." "However... From the Hall of Souls'' actions all this time, you should be able to tell they have a big ambition. They collected ''Strong Souls'' like no tomorrow through maniption, deception, and bad deeds. I couldn''t even count them." "Just what kind of thing did they want by achieving this?" The three elders muttered to themselves. Baek Ain shook his head and cited yfully, "If I were the Ancient n with deep history, what could possibly be more attractive than an Ancient Legacy? Think about it." "Dou Di''s Legacy!" Yao Dan was the first one to connect the dots. "No, they must be after Tou She Ancient God''s Legacy." Gu Yuan fixed Yao Dan''s words. He sighed wryly, "It''s not just Hun n. Gu n also had the same goal originally. But it was such a failure." "Ah, you did mention that the boy who shamed your Gu n was from the fallen Ancient Xiao n..." Yao Dan realized Gu Yuan''s irritation. Huo Ling giggled and responded, "At the very least, the boy is now gone, and you can fix the mess he left." "But if we are talking about the Tou She Ancient God''s Legacy, then you must want the Tou She Ancient God''s Jade from him, right?" "Yes, very much so. But I hurt my daughter in return..." Gu Yuan rubbed his temple. "Aih, that''s rough." Huo Lingmented on the side. "Okay, you can be empathetic, but don''t rub it on me." Gu Yuan red at Huo Ling. "Hehe, my bad." Huo Ling covered her mouth andughed apologetically. Baek Ain noticed the flow of the conversation finally went in the right direction, "One of the Hall of Souls'' Goals is to get their hands on the Tou She Ancient God''s Jades, which is the key to the Tou She Ancient Gos''s Mansion. Fortunately, the key split into eight equal pieces and was possessed by the Eight Ancient ns." "They are umting power to attack the Ancient ns right now." "I''ve dealt quite a bit of damage to the Hall of Souls recently, but that''s not enough... We must attack them more aggressively before they can recover and continue their n." "Let''s wipe thempletely." Baek Ain indirectly told them to hurry up, or else the Hall of Souls would catch the Ancient ns off guard and wipe them one after another. "Okay, let''s do this." Gu Yuan clenched his hand and answered firmly. "I will contact the rest of Ancient ns immediately." "I will also notify the Yan n''s Patriarch right away." Huo Ling followed. "Hehe, Yao n is ready anytime." Yao Danughed in anticipation. "We will supply the necessary pills." Baek Ain is secretly happy because this will fasten his own n. At the moment, his parasites only controlled the Four Ancient ns. As much as he wanted to leave some of the Hun n''s members for his research, it was impossible because the Main Quest stated he must kill them. Baek Ain sipped his tea and ced the cup down, "Okay, here is the n." "I believe the Eight Ancient ns will hold an event to enter Heavenly Tomb soon, right?" ''That''s right. We nearly forgot about this.'' The three elders'' eyes widened. But how did Baek Ain know this? Baek Ain waved his hand casually and dismissed their curiosity, "The heiress of your ns wasn''t particrly tight-lipped when it came to information." "When they entered this bored state, they always spout one or two secrets about their Ancient ns." "..." The three elders'' mouths twitched in disbelief. Baek Ain looked at the elders and stated, "The Hall of Souls sought after ''Strong Souls'' all over the Dou Qi Continent. The Heavenly Tomb is ''extremely'' attractive to them, and we will trap them with it." "Father-inw, we need your full support because the Heavenly Tomb is within your Gu n''s Sacred Mountain Range." "You don''t have to call me Father-inw frequently... It makes me feel ufortable." Gu Yuan weirdly replied. "Really?" Baek Ain was puzzled. "Very..." "But you didn''t mind me calling you Father-inw earlier?" Gu Yuan gave him aplicated look, "That''s for the sake of formality." "I was trying to test your feelings for Xun''er." "Your position is not any lower than mine. Besides you, is there any 10th Tier Alchemists on the Dou Qi Continent?" "Just call me Senior Yuan from now on." He added strongly. "Well, okay..." Baek Ain scratched his cheek awkwardly. Gu Yuanughed inwardly after hearing Baek Ain''s answer and replied to the previous topic, "For the sake of the Dou Qi Continent''s peace, I will try my best to support this n." "The Heavenly Tomb might get destroyed in the process." Baek Ainmented lightly. "So be it." Gu Yuan''s response is fast and straightforward. Such a decisive man is worthy of Gu n''s Patriarch Position. "That''s one..." Baek Ain nodded. "Our next step is to bait the Hall of Souls and Hun n." "Inviting the Hun n shouldn''t be a problem, but we can''t say the same for the Hall of Souls. We have to destroy them separately, it seems..." "The Hall of Souls still has a few branches left. Given their current condition, they need a new flow of resources and young blood." "Is there any area with a rich concentration of Soul, Blood, and Dark Energy in the Dou Qi Continent?" "If we are talking about those two topics... There are three locations." Huo Ling rubbed her chin. "Oh? Do tell us, Elder Huo Ling." Huo Ling pondered and opened her mouth, "Valley of Death, Land of Blood and Iron, and finally..." "Evil Spirit Realm." "Valley of Death is located near our Yan n." "Land of Blood and Iron is a secret realm on the deserted ind, west of the Dou Qi Continent." "As for Evil Spirit Realm..." Huo Ling''s expression darkened. "What''s the matter?" Baek Ain questioned. Huo Ling gazed at Baek Ain in difficulty, "The Evil Spirit Realm is inside the Hun n''s Realm." ''Well, shit!'' Baek Ain cursed in his head. Chapter 209: Hall of Souls Reaction and Response Chapter 209: Hall of Souls'' Reaction and Response --- Chapter 206 --- Hun Realm, Evil Spirit Realm. Within the underground cave, ten pirs stood firmly. They surrounded a still, red-colored pond that glimmered with stomach-churning Blood Qi. Amidst the silence, a red droplet formed and fell into the pond. It created a strong ripple that awakened the ten pirs'' spirits. Ten silhouettes appeared and sat on top of the pirs, each releasing the presence of Dou Saints. "Protectors, I have bad news for all of you..." A voice apanied with uneasiness echoed in the cave. It''sing from a messenger who used secret techniques tomunicate with Hall of Souls'' Protectors. A full minuteter. Even though the voice couldn''t see the Protectors'' faces, the dead silence was a giveaway to him. They are frowning at his words. "Continue..." An eerie feminine voice reverberated in the darkness. The messenger sighed inside and confessed, "The mission to retrieve the Bodhisattva Heart has failed. The group and Elder Hun Lie Shan himself were executed on the spot, leaving not even a shred of their souls to recover." The underground cave trembled violently as the ten silhouettes released an intense cold aura. Even though the messenger was thousands of miles away, he couldn''t help but shiver upon sensing something wrong from the other side. "How did Hun Lie Shan die?" Another silhouette uttered. The messenger breathed in, "It was instantaneous. There is a Soul Recording left behind from the intense fight, but all we can hear is the sound of thunderps." "And a threat from the perpetrator." "A threat?" The ten silhouettes were baffled. "What kind of brave fool dared to threaten our Hall of Souls?!" One silhouette in anger and disbelief. "He threatened to visit our branch and wipe us from existence within a few days." The messenger lowered his voice and answered, "We have done a deep investigation. At the time, besides Lei n''s Members. We also discovered one person with overwhelming power over Lightning Elements." "Before attacking our Hall of Souls group, this person also had a small conflict with the Demonic Faction: Heavenly Feather Sect and yed the Southern Dragon King. People called him the Dragon yer and Spear Monarch shortly after." "The truth is he''s a Wandering Alchemist of unknown origin with the surname of Lin and given name Feng. His first appearance was in Yao Realm, and further than that is all gray." "He''s famous within the circle of Four Ancient ns, Yao, Yan, Gu, and Lei ns. Our spies within those Ancient ns noted he was well-epted among the people." "One more interesting notion about this person is that the Three Ancient ns'' Heiresses are his disciples. It seems he just took them under his tutge recently." After hearing the report from the messenger, the silhouettes couldn''t help but frown. Their silence is like a ticking bomb, brewing with confusion and wonder. "Lin Feng. Such amon name..." The eerie feminine voicemented. "I''ve never heard of the Lin n or Family before. Even if it''s a small n created by such an expert, the probability is just too small." "I''m more convinced that this person possesses Dou Di''s Bloodline. After all, there are countless Ancient ns in the Ancient Era, and the Eight Ancient ns are lucky to survive..." "Yeah, that exins it." An angry voice harrumphed. "Someone with dirty blood wouldn''t possess such a strength." "But I believe this was a scheme of those Ancient ns. He could be an illegitimate child of important members and recently rose to prominence." Unfortunately, their guesses are dead wrong. Lin Feng has no blood rtion with the Eight Ancient ns. The messenger lowered his head and said, "We also have a spection about this person." "Spection?" A calm and collected murmur echoed. The messenger nodded and added, "Yes. At the time, only Lin Feng''s group could enter the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s Realm, and we spected that his group had obtained the Bodhisattva Heart." "Even if he wasn''t the one who got it... At the very least, he should have possessed Bodhisattva Seeds." "Hmm, that''s logical, but you have not meant to confirm it, right?" The calm and collected voice questioned. "I''m very ashamed of my incapability, Protectors..." The messenger bit his lips in helplessness. "What''s the current location of this man?" Faced with such a question, the messenger lifted his head and answered swiftly, "He currently stayed at the Pill Tower. But he''d probably visit one of the four Ancient ns soon." "Even if we want to ambush him and his group... We needed precise nning." "Can you handle it?" The calm and collected voice questioned. "Pardon?" The messenger was puzzled. The calm and collected chuckled, "I''m asking you... Can you handle this mission of ambushing him?" The messenger couldn''t help but gasp. He pondered this question for a while but decided not to ept it. Although the messenger wanted the acknowledgment of the silhouettes, he knew the limit of his ability. After all, he''s just a mere Earth-Grade Elder. "Even if three Protectors descended directly?" The calm and collected voice whispered like a devil. The messenger was ''audibly'' shaken, "T-Three Protectors? I think that''s a little too much. This Lin Feng might be strong, but he should be around Early-Stage Dou Saint." "A young Dou Saint, so don''t look down on him." One silhouette with a cold voice suddenly stated. "Based on your information, he''s also a monstrous genius." "Wecked ''Strong Soul'' for our main project. His soul would suffice, but that doesn''t mean it would be easy to catch him. I''m even thinking three of us wouldn''t be enough." "Four Protectors, can you n it out?" The messenger was ''clearly'' tempted. He was a Sky-Grade Elder of the Hall of Souls, having a simr position to Hun Lie Shan. However, his strength is unfortunately lower than his. Ultimately, the messenger failed to contain his greed. He overestimated himself, thinking the target couldn''t possibly withstand the cornering of Four Protectors. Later, this decision would lead to his demise. "I ept." The messenger answered firmly. "I will do my best to follow your bidding, oh Great Protectors." "Good, Protector Sun, Wei, Li, and Wuyou will follow your order from now on." The calm and collected voice was satisfied. "We will be waiting for your good news, messenger..." Six pirs turned dimmer, and the remaining burst out with extreme mental powers. The red pond below released four bloody bodies, acting as the vessels of the Protectors. Miles away. The messenger grinned in excitement and watched four spatial rifts appear before him. Four people stepped out and had a myriad of reactions. "Phew, the air is still annoying, as I recalled." Said a woman in a ck-red robe. Her facial features are ''faintly'' shrouded with mist, but the messenger can see her velvety lips. She''s Protector Wuyou, the second strongest Protector in the Evil Spirit Realm''s major branch. Protector Wuyou smacked her velvety lips and looked down at the messenger, "Oh, yeah... What''s your name?" The messenger bowed respectfully, "This lowly one''s name is Hun Lie Bei, Protector." "Hun Lie Bei." Protector Wuyou nodded. "Little Bei made all the necessary preparations. We will visit the Pill Tower first and scout the situation first." The messenger furrowed his brows, "Protectors, don''t you think that would be dangerous? The Ancient n''s representatives, mainly Gu n''s Patriarch, Yao n''s Patriarch, and Yan n''s Elders, are still there." "Gu Yuan, and Yao Dan?" "Yes..." Protector Wuyou snorted indifferently, "I admit Gu Yuan and Yao Dan are strong, but Yan n''s Elder isn''t worthy of our attention. With our greater number, I''d like to see how they bear against us." "Very well." Hun Lie Bei sighed in eptance. With that, the Protectors left him in the dimly lit room. He watched the empty air and cursed, "They should follow my order, but here we are..." "Tsk, as expected of dead spirits." "Calm down, Lie Bei. Let''s prepare for the ambush first." He rubbed his temple and left the room. "I also have to contact the n about these arrangements." "I wonder if I could get Deputy Chief or Tianzun support." ... Pill Tower. Baek Ain leaned on the bed''s frame and received an interesting future sight. "I didn''t expect them to respond this fast." "As expected of the shitty Hall of Souls." "Still, they wouldn''t expect themselves to enter the Lion''s Den." A grin slowly formed on his handsome face. Chapter 210: Energy Conversion, and Gifts at the Front Door Chapter 210: Energy Conversion, and Gifts at the Front Door --- Chapter 207 --- Baek Ain rubbed his chin in amusement, "They are actually sending their Protectors here. Hall of Souls'' reaction exceeded my expectation slightly, but this is still within their viinous characters." "Beat one, and another hundred will appear. Now that I think about it, this scenario is like offending a young master." "After you beat his young master, his father woulde. Then, you defeat his father, and his grandfatheres. It''s not until you killed his ancestor and eradicated the whole bloodline that the unskippable courting death ends." "They are just as annoying as the protagonist..." Baek Ain couldn''t help but smile at this realization. [I suppose they have uncanny simiarity] Aliciamented suddenly. Baek Ain nced at the system panel, "Alicia, can you issue a quest for me?" [I can, obviously] [What kind of quest do you want?] [Oh, yeah. Just a reminder, the reward is not as good as naturally issued quest] "It''s fine." Baek Ain knew the system wouldn''t issue a quest randomly with his current strength. It sounds like a brag, but only a handful of challenges were ''literally'' left for Baek Ain in this world. He''s in the final phase now. Or so he thought. [Ding! The system has issued a chain quest] [Name: Cleaning the World''s Filths I] [Objective: Eliminate the Hall of Souls'' Four Protectors(0/4)] [Time Limit: One day] [Reward: 4x Random Soul-type Technique] [Do you want to ept the chain quest?] [Yes/No] "Wait, why did the quest be a chain quest?" Baek Ain furrowed his brows slightly. [What do you mean, Host?] [You asked for this] [I''m giving a chain quest because they would send more cannon fodders to you. And you''re giving them a visit anyway] [You said it earlier, no? "Beat one, and another hundreds wille"] The corner of Baek Ain''s mouth twitched, "You really took my words for granted, huh?" [Yup, enjoy your quest] Alicia responded quickly. "Fine, I ept the quest." Baek Ain rolled his eyes. Knock! Knock! Baek Ain nced at the door and said, "Come in, the door isn''t locked." The door slowly opened and revealed Luo Bingbing in her celestial white-green robe. Her existence is akin to a goddess in this world and should be no less in the Thousand Great Worlds. But Luo Bingning was unlucky to offend an abnormal entity like Baek Ain and was reduced to this state. She''s very much in character as a good wife, his wife! Well, Baek Ain doesn''t know what to feel about Luo Bingbing. It would be a lie if he said this woman wasn''t beautiful and he had no feelings for her because he lived through two long reincarnations with her inside. "What''s the matter?" Baek Ain asked calmly, not wanting to show his emotion too much. Luo Bingbing looked at him and blushed, "It''s about the state of this lower ne. You''re wasting your talents here, Husband. Please break through to the ne Master Stage and follow me to the upper realm." "Although Dou Q isn''t bad, it''s severelycking in profunditypared to Spiritual Energy." "Don''t worry, we won''t be staying here for long." Baek Ain answered with a smile. "I only have a few things to deal with before going to another world, whether it was the Great Thousand Worlds or others." "As for breaking through to the ne Master Stage... Are you referring to the Dou Di Realm?" Luo Bingbing nodded and returned, "Yes. ne Master Stage is more of a title, though. It''s a title for someone who has reached the peak of the lower ne before ascending to the Great Thousand Worlds." "Although ne Master Stage''s strength varies, they are hovering in the Heavenly Sovereign Realm separated into three grades, Spirit, Immortal, and Saint Grade." "That''s why you needed to reach Dou Di Realm and convert your Dou Qi into Spiritual Energy to find what kind of Heavenly Sovereign you are." "Hmm..." Baek Ain could tell Luo Bingbing was worried about him. "What''s your current cultivation base, Bingbing?" Luo Bingbing''s eyes lit up when Baek Ain called her Bingbing. Although she preferred Bing''er because it sounded more affectionate, she was still happy. "Unfortunately, I''m just a Perfected Earth Sovereign." Luo Bingbing replied with a self-deprecating tone. "In fact, I was visiting the Lower ne to find the Legacy of Dark Sage Fan Gu. If I can get his legacy, entering the Heavenly Sovereign Realm shouldn''t be too hard." "I thought with my cultivation base, I''d be able to breeze through this lower ne. After all, I firmly believed the energy of this lower ne couldn''t contend against Spiritual Energy." "Simply put, I was arrogant." "Thankfully, you caught me off guard with your strength( even though we are equal in realms) and snapped me out of my dream, Husband." She smiled beautifully. "Your Dou Qi is overwhelmingly more powerful and refined than others as if you''re cultivating a different grade of Cultivation Technique. Now I want you to imagine how strong you''d be if you converted that Dou Qi into Spiritual Energy." [Damn] [This woman is sharp, Host] [She could deduce the fact your Cultivation Technique is better than others] [You''re winning with this woman on your side] Baek Ain''s main Cultivation Technique is theplete Record of the Burning World from Against God''s Universe, significantly more profound than the ones here. After all, the Record of the Burning World is a legacy ''Profound Art'' of the Primordial Entity, Golden Crow. Of course, Baek Ain wouldn''t divulge such information to others. Now Baek Ain began to wonder how powerful the Golden Crow was in the Great Thousand Worlds. "Husband?" "Are you listening to me?" Luo Bingbing''s crisp and sweet voice entered Baek Ain''s ears. Baek Ain snapped out of his thoughts and chuckled, "Yeah." "The Legacy of Dark Sage Fan Gu you mentioned earlier, I might know where it is." "Really?" Luo Bingbing asked in awe. "Yes, but can you tell me more about the Great Thousand World first?" Luo Bingbing smiled at him warmly, "That would be my pleasure." As Baek Ain waited for the Hall of Souls'' Four Protectors, he listened to Luo Bingbing''s story about the Great Thousand World. He simrly shared that he inherited Fan Gu''s legacy, making her think his strengthes from the legacy, which is an excellent redirection. She wouldn''t question some abnormality he did for now. Baek Ain wasn''t worried Luo Bingbing would betray him. She genuinely epted him as her wronged husband. On top of that, She has lived through an Unfinished Samsara that molded her into a new person despite having all her knowledge before it. Amidst the story, Baek Ain suddenly lifted his head and gazed at the distance. "They are here." Hemented casually. "They are?" Luo Bingbing tilted her head as she sensed four decently strong presences nearby. Baek Ainughed, "People from the Hall of Souls. They are sending gifts to my front door." "I didn''t even ask for it. Still, who would reject free things?" "Let''s go." Baek Ain extended his hand to Luo Bingbing. Luo Bingbing blinked in surprise and took his kind gesture, hugging his arm happily. They teleported out of the Pill Tower and faced four eerie presences. "Such a foul presence." Luo Bingbing felt the polluted Blood Qi in the atmosphere. Meanwhile, the Four Protectors stared at Baek Ain, and their eyes widened in shock. They had seen Baek Ain''s disguise as Lin Feng before, so they recognized him. "Lin Feng, I didn''t expect to meet you immediately." Protector Wuyou said with a grin. "Young man, why don''t you join our Hall of Souls?" "Young man, huh?" Baek Ain returned with interest. "Sorry, I''m not interested in antiques like you." "Not to mention, the Hall of Souls is the gathering of scum. I don''t want to be close to scums." Protector Wuyou furrowed her brows, "I see... You have made up your mind already. It''s useless to beat around the bush." "Then, we only have to drag your soul to the Hall of Souls..." "Many imed that, but none have seeded so far." Baek Ain sneered because he had an Innate Skill: Soul Protection. Surprisingly, before Baek Ain could make a move, Luo Bingbing stepped forward. She red at Protector Wuyou and mumbled indifferently, "How dare you threaten my husband... My dear husband..." "Bitch, I will fucking rip your face!" [Uh, oh. Angry Little Wife is entering the battlefield] Alicia announced. Chapter 211: Luo Bingbings Sword Technique Chapter 211: Luo Bingbing''s Sword Technique --- Chapter 208 --- Luo Bingbing was furious. Out of all things, there is one thing she couldn''t get behind. And that''s someone ndering her husband! She took any offense toward her husband very seriously, which makes one wonder what kind of life she went through in the Tale of Unfinished Samsara. Protector Wuyou frowned because she couldn''t detect a sliver of Dou Qi inside Luo Bingbing''s body. Yet she could feel a threatening forceing from her. Unlike Baek Ain, they didn''t have an overly refined and massive reserve of Dou Qi to contend with Luo Bingbing''s Spiritual Energy. So, even though they are in a simr realm(roughly), Dou Saint Realm, Luo Bingbing has the extreme advantage. It''s likeparing spiritual water to tap water. "Spead out!" Protector Wuyou drew a formation array, and bloody energy burst out, enveloping everything within a hundred-meter radius. Protector Sun, Wei, and Li spread out and surrounded Baek Ain and Luo Bingbing. Their energy fluctuation is that of a Dou Saint, but something is definitely weird about their origin. ''Alicia, is it just me, or they don''t feel like humans?'' Baek Ain asked his system. [Well, they aren''t humans in the first ce] Alicia answered. [As a matter of fact, they are Living Spirits. A condensation of Blood-type Dou Qi who regained consciousness after a long umtion] Baek Ain eyed Protector Wuyou and smiled, "Interesting." The existence of Living Spirits isn''t new to Baek Ain because he had several Heavenly mes under his control. He stared at Luo Bingbing''s back and warned, "Bingbing, you can beat them up, but don''t kill them." "Understood." Luo Bingbing responded while pulling a silver longsword from her spatial ring. It''s a beautiful sword, having a snake pattern along the de and the handle. "I will just beat them to a pulp..." Her indifferent voice reached the Hall of Souls'' Protectors. "Blood Emperor''s Hand." Protector Wuyou frowned slightly and activated her formation array, allowing bloody energy to clump into a massive red hand. The hand traveled at the speed of light, tearing through the air. However, Luo Bingbing didn''t even blink and casually swung her sword upward. sh! The red hand sliced into a thousand pieces, leaving the Protectors dumbfounded. "What!" "I enhanced that attack of mine with Blood God Array, so how could a mere sword sh slice it?" Luo Bingbing pointed her sword at Protector Wuyou, "Your lower ne''s array is just child''s y to me. Your attack is all energy, with no substance." "Blood Emperor''s Palm, you''re embarrassing yourself." "You-!" Protector Wuyou was agitated. She also felt a little cautious about Luo Bingbing''s mysterious sword technique. Luo Bingbing''s green eyes gleamed evilly, "You bitch boast to take my husband''s life. I will never forgive you." [Luo n''s Sword Technique - 1st Variation: Heavenly Net] Luo Bingbing stabbed her sword fluidly as if she were throwing a heavy, causing the air to warp quickly. After that, she shed through the warp and created a cage of sharpness. Protector Wuyou wanted to use her formation array. She tried to repel the Heavenly Net that Luo Bingbing, but all her efforts were futile when the Blood Qi came in contact with Spiritual Energy. BAM! "Impossible!" Protector Wuyou watched her Blood Qi crumble upon meeting Luo Bingbing''s attack. The sharp cage arrived and trapped her shortly after. "Argh!" A painful cry escaped her mouth. Seeing their fellow Protector injured, the remaining Protector couldn''t stay idle and advanced. They brandished their weapons and lunged after Luo Bingbing. Luo Bingbing nced at them and readied her sword. [Luo n''s Sword Technique - 2nd Variation: Ice Lotus''s Shard] After leaving the Great Thousand World, Luo Bingbing wandered to countless lower nes and made her own take of her n''s sword technique. She didn''t pursue raw strength, as each technique she made is ''literally'' attributed to her cultivation. In her enemy''s vision, Luo Bingbing looks like she is throwing a bunch of lotus petals at the enemy. However, the truth is terrifying. Each lotus petal is actually condensed Spiritual Energy and Sword Intent, which could cut through one''s soul. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Luo Bingbing bombarded the three Protectors with her sword energy. And they couldn''t do anything about it. They could only cry in agony as countless shards struck them. If Luo Bingbing didn''t hold back, they could have died many times already. Protector Wuyou hovered in the air with difficulty. After enduring Luo Binbing''s attack, she survived somehow and watched herrades fall into a storm. ''What''s this? Just what the fuck is this?'' ''Since when did a powerful sword technique exist in this world? Even in the Ancient Era, there is nothing like this.'' Luo Bingbing sheathed her sword and nced at the battered Hall of Souls'' Protectors mockingly. "Weaklings, and yet you dare to recruit my husband." "You''re not worthy." "Y-You don''t know what Hall of Souls is capable of. You have offended us, and the other Protectors won''t let you be!" Protector Wuyou paled, but she still tried to y a bluffing card. Before Protector Wuyou could spout more nonsense, Luo Bingbing arrived before her eyes and pointed her energy-coated finger at her pale eyebrow. BOOOOOOOOOM!!! A shockwave washed the area, breaking the formation array and even causing the Pill Tower to shake for a bit. A thousand miles of clouds parted, creating this beautiful blue gap in the cloudy day. Luo Bingbing literally sliced the sky with her finger alone. "You''re lucky my husband told me not to kill you..." Luo Bingbing leaned to Protector Wuyou''s ears and whispered emotionlessly. Baek Ain smiled, "Alicia, I think my decision back then wasn''t bad." [Yeah, probably your best investment ever] Alicia agreed immediately. After watching how Luo Bingbing fought, Baek Ain could see the essence of her swordys. Though his mastery is more on de Art, he also dabbles in the concept of swords. And Luo Bingbing throughly mastered it without any doubt. "Good job, Bingbing." Baek Ain waved his hand and killed the three Protectors. [Ding! You have killed Hall of Souls'' Protector Sun, Wei, and Lii] [Soul Protection(Unknown) is activated] [Ding! You have obtained the Protectors'' memories and skills] [You have acquired four Active Skills and two Passive Skills] Luo Bingbing rubbed her face a little and cheerfully turned around to Baek Ain. "Everything for you, Ain~!" She said with a happy smile. Baek Ain rubbed Luo Bingbing''s head affectionately and looked down on the stunned Protector Wuyou. "Your Hall of Souls is quick to avenge your fallenrades but slow at spying on the enemy." "I don''t know if I shouldmend your stupidity." "Just kill me!" Protector Wuyou gritted her teeth. Baek Ain raised his brows and chuckled, "Oh, I will. But where is the fun in that?" "Just a little heads up, I''m in dire need of Soul-rted Technique, and your Hall of Souls possesses a massive collection of such techniques. So, I will peek into your soul and take everything I could get first." After saying that, Baek Ain grabbed Protector Wuyou''s face and invaded her soul. She shrieked like a pig and felt her soul burn from the brief inspection. Seconds felt like an eternity for her. Getting some Soul-rted Techniques, Baek Ain coated his hand with his soul energy and increased his grip''s strength. SPLAT! Protector Wuyou''s body exploded into blood mist. Luo Bingbing tactfully created a barrier around Baek Ain, not wanting him to get sullied by the remains of Protector Wuyou. [Ding! You have killed the Hall of Souls'' Protector Wuyou] [Soul Protection(Unknown) is activated] [Ding! You have obtained the Protector Wuyou''s memories and skills] [You have acquired an Active Skill and a Passive Skill] [Ding! You have finished''Cleaning the World''s Filths I''Quest] [Rewarding 4x Random Soul-type Technique] [Ding! You have triggered''Cleaning the World''s Filth II''Quest] [Name:Cleaning the World''s Filths II] [Objective: Eliminate the Hall of Souls'' remaining Protectors(0/6)] [Time Limit: Three days] [Reward: 6x Random Soul-type Technique] [Do you want to ept the Chain Quest?] [Yes/No] "Yes." Baek Ain pressed ''Yes'' right away. "It''s time to counterattack." "I cannot wait to destroy another branch of this filthy group." Chapter 212: An Overkill Counterattack Chapter 212: An Overkill Counterattack --- Chapter 209 --- After returning to the Pill Tower, Baek Ain relied upon the news of the Four Protectors'' appearance to everyone. And they were more shocked than he expected. "What, you got attacked by the Hall of Souls'' Protectors?" Gu Yuan, Yao Dan, and Huo Ling were dumbfounded. Of course, they are shocked for good reason. The Hall of Souls is known for being unreasonable. They attacked back with the slightest offense. However, they usually gathered everything about their target first. Still, that doesn''t seem to be the case for Baek Ain because they attacked him out of spite. "Are they perhaps dumb?" Huo Ling was the first to utter her disbelief. Baek Ain has killed a powerful Dou Saint, the mysterious female ghost(Gu Wenxin), not too long ago before their very eyes. The Hall of Souls should have gotten this information because of their spies but failed to realize Baek Ain didn''t get any help in the battle. He single-handedly dominated the battle with his unique speary. "They are dumb." Luo Bingbing suddenly huffed, looking very displeased by this third-rate viin group. Baek Ain smiled and added, "No, the Protectors took action because they wanted to recruit me." Everyone gasped and looked at him in surprise. "Don''t worry. I immediately refused because there was no way I could be together with the Hall of Souls." Baek Ain waved his hand to reassure them. "It''s simply impossible." Everyone sighed in relief. They don''t want to fight Baek Ain at all. Not only because Baek Ain was ''extremely'' powerful, but also due to his mastery over Alchemy is too damn high. Yes, fighting 10th-tier Alchemist sounds like hell. They didn''t even want to imagine it. "So, do you get useful information from them, Brother Lin?" Yao Dan asked curiously. Baek Ain nodded calmly, "Very much so. I''ve got my hands on the location of the Hall of Souls'' branches." "With this, they wouldn''t get away from our gasp." "Senior Gu, you might want to return to your n for now and deal with our n." He nced at Gu Yuan. "I have contacted some elders. They are preparing as we talk here." Gu Yuan responded calmly. "Yet from your tone, I assumed you want tounch a counterattack as fast as possible." "Hehe, I can''t let them get away that easily for attacking me." Baek Ain chuckled in pettiness. "Surprisingly, the nearest branch is not too far away from Pill Tower." "Where is it?" "It''s on the border between Sound Valley and Burning me Valley." "They hiding under our nose all this time..." Someone from the Pill Towermented in awe and annoyance. Baek Ain chuckled, "Don''t get too mad." "I will lead a few strong people to that branch, and we shall destroy it first as an opening call." "And those people will be?" Everyone was anticipating his answer. Baek Ain nced at Gu Yuan, "Senior Gu, Elder Huo, Pill Tower''s Elders, Luo Bingbing, and myself." ... Baek Ain''s group went to the Sound Valley''s territory. They arrived faster with the usage of Wormhole, arriving at the location in just an hour''s journey from the Pill Tower. "Do you have a n for this?" Gu Yuan asked while flying beside his son-inw. Baek Ain kept his gaze ahead and answered, "I had a n. Attack." "..." Gu Yuan. The heroine''s father sighed, "I''m d we didn''t bring Xun''er." "What, you don''t have confidence in me?" "No, I just don''t want her to join the pointless movement when we have you on our side. Everything is bing more simple than I originally thought." "Is that apliment?" "You can take it as apliment." Lan Rou, Yi Xian, and Qing Lin followed from behind and stared at Baek Ain weirdly. At first, they thought Gu Yuan and Baek Ain were conversing to destroy the Hall of Souls. But listening to the content the whole time, this is clearly a talk between a son-inw and a father-inw. "As expected of Ain, he''s always fast at convincing others." Yi Xianmented with a somewhat proud look. "Sister, I don''t think it''s a good thing to be proud of." Qing Lin responded with a helpless look. "True..." Lan Rou followed. Yi Xian tilted her head, "When ites to this kind of thing, I thought you two are the proudest women in this harem?" "Well, we did. But you see, Ain''s charm sometimes invited troublesome women." Qing Lin answered while staring at a ''certain'' woman in the group. Although Baek Ain''s harem didn''t say anything about Baek Ain''s decision to allow Luo Bingbing to join them, they still have some trust issues with her. Manipting the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s Trials and making their experience problematic Unfinished Samsara isn''t a good record in their books. Yi Xian finally understood where Qing Lin wasing from. She sighed and rubbed the youngerdy''s head because she had a tough Unfinished Samsara. The poor girl experienced more pain and suffering than she and Lan Rou. ''I can hear you, you know.'' Luo Bingbing silently flew to the other side of Baek Ain. She also felt guilty for doing that and trying her best to repent. Baek Ain obviously overheard his lovers'' conversation and nced at Luo Bingbing, "Go talk with them. Trust me, they are more understanding than other women." "Alright, If you say so..." Luo Bingbing hesitated but eventually followed her husband''s words. After approaching the threedies, Luo Bingbing lowered her head and admitted her mistakes. It takes a lot of conscience to do this, but nothing matters the most than her husband. That''s Luo Bingbing''s current principle. Lan Rou, Yi Xian, and Qing Lin were surprised. They didn''t expect Luo Bingbing to be this straightforward. From the corner of Baek Ain''s eyes, he could see Qing Lin p Luo Bingbing''s face before hugging her. ''That was faster than I thought?'' Baek Ain rubbed his chin. Gu Yuan also noticed the small drama in the back and asked, "Just who is that woman?" "My wife, though we haven''t married in this lifetime." Baek Ain answered casually. "Your what??" "Also, what do you mean by this lifetime???" "Hehe, not saying." "Y-You..." ... "We are here." After passing through Sound Valley, Baek Ain''s group finally arrived at the Hall of Souls'' Branch. They are currently facing a camouged cliffside. At first nce, the cliff side looks nothing special. But Baek Ain''s Ashen''s God Eyes saw far more than a cliffside because even an illusion made by Gods couldn''t escape his vision. Beneath this cliffside exists a massive temple brimmed with Evil Blood Qi. Even though the Hall of Souls used array formation to cover it, they forgot the existence of souls is akin to a light beacon to everyone who can sense it. And they have been collecting ''Strong Soul'' like tomorrow since the beginning. "I will open the path, so your job is to surround the area and prevent them from running away." Baek Ain said while pulling Roc''s Spine out. The spear let an excited cry as it was about to bathe in the enemy''s blood. Everyone nodded at his instruction and spread out, leaving him alone. Baek Ain lifted Roc''s Spine and closed his eyes, gathering a wisp of de-Spear Intent on the spear''s de. "de-Spear Orbit." A powerful suction appeared on the tip of Baek Ain''s spear. A brilliant white and gray light exploded, creating this beautiful orbit of sharpness. [Spear God of Darkest Winter] Activating his new skill, Baek Ain enveloped the whole valley in darkness and introduced this eerie yet cold atmosphere. He swung his spear with fifty percent force, allowing light to pierce through the night. A massive spear''s image appeared in the sky and rapidly descended to the cliffside. It holds momentum like no other, crushing the target mercilessly. KACHA! It shattered the defense and camouge array. Then, everything was ''thoroughly'' swept by an extreme killing storm. The entire cliff, including the mountainside, was destroyed to nothingness. BOOOOOOOOOOM!!! Staring at the massive crater dumbly, everyone who followed Baek Ain doubted they needed to help him surround the enemy when all of them probably died anyway. [Ding!] [Ding!] [Ding!] A wave of notifications echoed in Baek Ain''s mind. [Overkill...] Aliciamented slowly. Chapter 213: Another Branch is Destroyed Chapter 213: Another Branch is Destroyed --- Chapter 210 --- Countless notifications rang in Baek Ain''s head, but he ignored it. As usual, Soul Protection (Unknown) gave him some skills, which means only a handful of Half-Saint Realm Experts stayed in this branch. Baek Ain dragged Roc''s Spine away and looked down at the messynd covered by thick dark-blue ice that used to be cliffside. If no one witnessed Baek Ain''s overkill technique earlier, everyone would have thought this ce was ''literally'' struck by a heavy snowstorm. There is a hint of surprise in Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes for a second, but that''s it. He only wanted to test his new strength and skill, so he expected them to be stronger than his base strength. The [Spear God of Darkest Winter] is a powerful Passive Skill that allowed Baek Ain to draw Heaven and Earth''s essence in the form of the darkest winter. Not only did [Spear God of Darkest Winter] enhance Baek Ain''s spear-wielding power by 500%, but the Passive Skill also granted his attack an immense destruction element known as Abstruse Dark Ice Force. And Abstruse Dark Ice Force is a frighteningw, even in the higher realm. Not to mention, he hasn''t counted two more passive skills that increased his spear-wielding ability, [Divine Armament Physique(Growth-Type)] and [All-Weapon Mastery(SSS)], to the mix. Both passive skills increased Baek Ain''s strength universally. "Hmm, I''ve definitely be much stronger than before..." Baek Ain said casually. [Much stronger is still an understatement, Host] Aliciamented. [Most people who went through 100 reincarnations didn''t have fruitful harvests like you, though they are still growing stronger] [I''d rmend you to start shaving off ineffective skills that don''t help you anymore and pick the better ones as your primary arsenal] [For example, a weapon-rted skill like''Spear God of Darkest Night''is a good candidate for your primary arsenal] "I don''t think there are useless skills in my arsenal." Baek Ain returned as he knew himself the best. He couldn''t just shave off his old umtion because of the new ones. [...] [Uh, you''re making this way more difficult than it should have been] Alicia sighed helplessly. [Then, I rmend you integrate your old skills into your soul] [But I have to warn you, this method is annoyingly demanding, and not many people can sessfully do it] "How demanding exactly?" [...] "Just say it." [The skill must be SSS-grade or Growth-type] [And then, one must refine the skills into stars and construct a new constetion] Baek Ain''s eyes widened for a second before calming down. The condition is indeed demanding, but it is still doable. At the very least, Baek Ain didn''t find it weird. "I will try this methodter." Baek Ain said with a smile. "For now, let''s focus on the Hall of Souls." As Baek Ain finished his words, the surviving members of the Hall of Souls came from the rubble. Their appearance is miserable, with battered bodies and bloodied robes. They looked at Baek Ain fearfully, wondering why this god-like existence attacked them. "W-Who are you!" Said one elder with a stutter. "Our Hall of Souls doesn''t seem to have enmity with you!" Baek Ain chuckled, "Haha, that''s where you''re wrong." "Your Hall of Souls do have enmity with me. You tried to touch my people a while ago and even sent your Protectors to my front door." "If that wasn''t a call for war, I don''t know anymore." "Oh yeah... I also hate you guys, so better call your other Protectors if you want to live." He added indifferently. These small fries are unappealing as they don''t provide him with Soul Strengthening and Skills. Simply put, they are too weak to be his prey. At the same time, hearing Baek Ain''s voice rang in the destroyed groove, one elder stood up in fear. "H-He killed the Four Protectors. That can''t be. The Protectors are also Dou Saints!" Hun Lie Bei, who received the support to ambush Baek Ain, was shocked. "How could such a monster exist?" Baek Ain used Ashen God''s Eyes and surveyed the area. "Found you." A smirk formed on his face. BAM! Hun Lie Bei couldn''t even react when Baek Ain appeared out of nowhere and choked his neck. COUGH! The Hall of Souls'' elder coughed blood and appeared very pale. "Hey, Hun Lie Bei." Baek Ain greeted him casually. "You might wonder how I know your name, but that''s unimportant." "What''s more important is that I want you to contact other Protectors of your Hall of Souls so I can kill them for good." Hun Lie Bei''s eyes were bloodshot. "A-Are you crazy?" "Why would I do that? Y-You Monster!" Baek Ain indifferently sighed, "It seems you''re getting the wrong idea here. I''m not asking you to do it. I''m ordering you..." [Emperor of Parasite] "AAAAAAARGHHHH!" Although Hun Lie Bei appeared ''normal'' outside, Baek Ain''s Emperor of Parasite fed upon his internal organs and transformed them into parasites. Baek Ain kept Hun Lie Bei''s mind wide awake when inflicting this painful transformation. In Hun Lie Bei''s current eyes, Baek Ain looks like a vengeful devil. Thud! Baek Ain threw Hun Lie Bei to the ground, and the parasitized elder began using secret techniques to call other Protectors. "Everything went smoothly so far." Hemented. He looked around and saw that hisrades in the surroundings already prevented the Hall of Souls'' members from running away and killing them one-sidedly. "The Protectors would only arrive after ten minutes or so." Baek Ain gazed somewhere in the destroyed groove. "Maybe I should browse the Hall of Souls'' library if they still have one for me to check." With that in mind, Baek Ain sat down and sent his upgraded Fire Shadow Envoys. After his clones arrived at the library, they discovered the ce was still intact. It seemed they put the ce in good importance as his clones discovered ityered with defensive formation arrays. "Good." He said while ordering his clones to break the array and copy every Soul-rted Technique. His [Parallel Thinking] ran through every piece of information and became stronger. Ten minutester. [Ding! Parallel Thinking(S) has be Parallel Thinking(SS)] At the same time, the parasitized Hun Lie Bei finally formed a connection with the Dark Spirit Realm and confessed that the Hall of Souls'' Branch needed help. He''s crying blood while telling them that the Hall of Souls is on the verge of destruction. Of course, he''s crying because his mind is aware that the Protectors are going to die in Baek Ain''s hands soon, and he was the one who caused it. Hun Lie Bei cursed Baek Ain''s ten generations but couldn''t do anything substantial. He was helpless when he saw Baek Ain brandishing his menacing white spear. "Protector, hurry up!" Hun Lie Bei shouted at the top of his lungs. ''NO, DON''T COME HERE!'' "The Branch was about to get destroyed!" ''THERE IS A DEMON WAITING FOR YOU GUYS HERE!'' "Good job." Baek Ain grinned and readied Roc''s Spine into a thrusting position. [Spear-de Orbit] [Light Illumination] [Spear God of Darkest Winter] "Hun Lie Bei, we are here!" A spatial vortex appeared, and six shadows stepped out dramatically. However, what greeted them was Hun Lie Bei''s ugly face and a shing, dark blue light. SWOOOOSH! BOOOOOOM!! [Ding! You have killed the Hall of Soul'' Elder Hun Lie Bei] [Ding! You have killed the Hall of Souls'' Protector Bing] [Ding! You have killed the Hall of Souls'' Protector Dong] [Ding! You have killed the Hall of Souls'' Protector Qin] [Ding! You have killed the Hall of Souls'' Protector Huang] [Ding! You have killed the Hall of Souls'' Protector Jing] [Ding! You have heavily injured Hall of Souls'' Protector Maise] [Soul Protection(Unknown) activated] [Your soul has be stronger] [You have obtained a collective of memory and twelve new skills] "Your brave action is appreciated." Baek Ain sighed when hearing a notification about Hun Lie Bei''s death. "Oh, one Protector is still alive." Baek Ain walked to the dying Protector Maise carefreely and stood before him. "Hmm, your face is familiar... Ah, you''re the one who killed Xun''er in my reincarnation." He put on a smile that''s not a smile. "W-Who are you?" Protector Maise gritted his teeth. He looked at Baek Ain with horror and anger. "Hehe, I''m just a man on a mission." Baek Ain stretched his right hand to Protector Maise''s face. "You''re also a man on a mission, and your mission is to explode alongside Dark Spirit Realm." [Emperor of Parasyte!] Baek Ain activated [Emperor of Parasyte] again, turning Protector Maise into a living bomb. He grabbed the dying spirit and tossed him back to the spatial vortex. "Explode alongside the Dark Spirit Realm, you scum." Baek Ain''s cold voice rang in Protector Maise''s head. Far, far away. In the Hun n''s Realm, Protector Maise bulged into a ball of flesh and returned to the underground cave inside the Dark Spirit Realm. He fell onto the pond of blood and roared, "DAMN YOU!" Ssh! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! A pir of blood rose inside the Hun n''s Realm, harming everyone inside it. Back to the Hall of Souls'' branch, Baek Ain wiped his hand clean and waited for Protector Maise''s kill notification. [Ding! You have killed the Hall of Souls'' Protector Maise] [Soul Protection(Unknown) activated] [Your soul has be stronger] [You have obtained Protector Maise''s memory and two new passive skills] [Ding! You have cleared the''Cleaning the World''s Filths II''quest] [Name:Cleaning the World''s Filths II] [Rewarding 6x Random Soul-type Technique] [Ding! You have triggered''Cleaning the World''s Filth III''Quest] [Name:Cleaning the World''s Filths III] [Objective: Eliminate the Hall of Souls'' Deputy Chief, Chief, and Tianzuns and (0/11)] [Time Limit: A week] [Reward: 11x S-Grade Soul-type Technique] [Do you want to ept the Chain Quest?] [Yes/No] "Yes." Baek Ain epted the quest right away. "With this... Only the Hall of Souls'' Main Branch and Hun n are left." He looked at the sunny sky and smiled, "What a good day to eradicate evil." Soon, the news spread all over the Dou Qi Continent. Hall of Souls'' Second Branch was pletely'' destroyed. Chapter 214 Why Do You Care? 214 Why Do You Care? Frank raised his eyes slightly and turned around coldly. The rest of the crew looked over curiously. Audrey''s red lips curled up, just like the contemptuous smile she had given the male lead during filming. She said, "Mr. Frank, you don''t seem to want to see me." Elena, who was not far away, widened her eyes. Without waiting for Frank to respond to Audrey, Elena quickly walked towards them. "Audrey, what are you trying to do?" Elena said to Audrey with a fake smile. Audrey looked at Elena provocatively. "What am I doing? Isn''t it obvious? I want to talk to Frank. What do you care?" God! The people beside him immediately looked at Audrey in shock! Did they hear wrongly? Audrey actually dared to say such a thing to Elena! n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om It was no longer an open secret in the entertainment industry that Audrey liked Frank. However, no one expected Audrey to dare provoke Elena so openly! After all, everyone knew that Frank and Elena were a couple. At that time, Frank did not deny it, so everyone tacitly acknowledged their rtionship. Although Liz started to debut in the entertainment industry, everyone still felt that Elena and Frank were more likely to be together. Elena almost couldn''t control her expression after hearing Audrey''s words. How could this woman be like this? She had clearly said that she didn''t like Frank! How could she change her mind now? Or had Audrey been lying all along? Elena looked at Audrey with an unfriendly gaze. Audrey still put on an arrogant expression and said to Elena, "Elena, didn''t you tell me previously that you wanted a fairpetition? Now, I want to officially dere war on you." Deration of war! Everyone''s expressions immediately became interesting! Audrey was really bold. She actually dared to provoke Elena in such an asion! Although Frank had never directly responded to her rtionship with Elena, there were already rumors in the industry that the two of them were a couple. If Audrey suddenly stood up and interfered, wouldn''t she be like a third party? No, not a third party. Everyone quickly realized that the current Frank didn''t seem interested in Audrey at all. Noticing that everyone''s gaze was on him, Frank pursed his lips tightly. Seeing Frank''s cold expression, Audrey suddenly chuckled. "Mr. Frank, why are you ignoring me? Could it be that you don''t dare to look at me?" Elena almost rolled her eyes at Audrey. "Audrey, can you not be so delusional?" Just as Elena finished speaking, Audrey stepped forward and held Elena''s hand tightly! Everyone was stunned by this sudden scene. "You¡­" Elena was stunned for a moment before struggling to pull her hand away. On her day off, Audrey would go to Anna''s family''s martial arts school to train her arm strength. Clearly, Elena, who had always been pampered, was no match for her. Audrey smiled as she held Elena''s hand and watched her face turn from pale to flushed. "Darling, how can you say that about me? Isn''t it good to have another person like Frank? This just shows that Frank has a lot of charisma!" Elena looked at Audrey in shock, momentarily forgetting to struggle. At this moment, Frank, who had been silent all this while, finally couldn''t take it anymore. He said slowly, "Enough." The smile on Audrey''s face didn''t diminish. At this moment, Elena exerted force and finally broke free from Audrey''s shackles. Frank was very tall. He stood up and looked down at Audrey. Not to be outdone, Audrey looked up and met Frank''s gaze confidently. At this moment, this scene was captured by a reporter not far away. "Alright, stop fooling around." Dean felt his head hurt. "The next scene is about to begin. Hurry up and get ready." Audrey suddenly smiled and turned to leave. Chapter 215 Too Powerful! 215 Too Powerful! When Audrey returned to her seat, Anna looked at her in shock. "Sis, you¡­ You were really amazing just now!" Anna couldn''t help but give Audrey a thumbs up. Audrey crossed her arms proudly and leaned back in her chair. Audrey said, "You have to bravely pursue the person you like, right?" Audrey''s voice was clearly a little loud, and many people heard her. Seeing Frank leave her with a cold back view, Audrey still didn''t feel satisfied. She said with a smile, "If I like someone and don''t dare to say it out loud, do I have to stand by and do nothing when the other party is hurt because of me one day?" "This kind of love, no, it can be called a crush. It''s really repulsive. This is simply a disy of selfishness," Audrey continued loudly. Frank''s back stiffened slightly. Audrey naturally noticed the subtle change in him. Just as Audrey was about to say something else, Elena couldn''t help but say, "A crush is a matter of one person. If the crush is hurt, does she deserve it? What does it have to do with that person?" Audrey''s eyes gradually turned cold. Was Elena the one who hurt Charlotte? Elena wanted to say a few more sarcastic words to Audrey, but at this moment, Frank said, "Alright, do you still think that this ce doesn''t care about the chaos? Stop talking." This sentence was directed at Elena. Elena looked at Frank in disbelief. Frank actually said such a thing to her! In the past, he would never have such an attitude towards her! Tears welled up in Elena''s eyes. Soon, she left in a huff without looking back! The people watching the show nearby looked at each other. Dean scolded the staff, "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and get to work!" Therefore, everyone dispersed. The rest of the scenes were carried out in an orderly manner. Audrey didn''t have a good impression of Frank to begin with, so when she was filming the scene with Frank, the disdain on her face didn''t look like it was an act. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Of course, from everyone''s point of view, Audrey''s performance was clearly to attract Frank''s attention. At six o''clock in the evening, the filming for today''s scenes finally ended. Audrey felt very tired. She was about to take a taxi with Anna to leave the production team when Eric sent her a message on WeChat. Eric: Are you off work? Audrey: I got off and was just about to take a taxi back. Eric: "I happened to pass by where you were filming. I''ll pick you up and go home with you." Audrey immediately cheered up. She said to Anna, "Anna, my brother is driving to pick me up. Take a taxi back yourself." Anna nodded and left first. Audrey stood by the roadside and looked at the darkening sky. At that moment, she suddenly felt a little emotional. Audrey, who had experienced this many times in her previous life, might have stood in this position and looked at the traffic countless times. What was she thinking back then? Just as Audrey was in a daze, a cold voice suddenly sounded above her head. "You acted well today." Audrey looked up and saw Frank looking at her indifferently. Audrey didn''t get angry. Instead, she smiled. "Mr. Frank, your acting skills are also very outstanding, especially¡­ when you call me Mother." Frank''s expression changed slightly. Audrey put her phone into her satchel and smiled at Frank. "I''m really curious about Mr. Frank''s next performance. A man doesn''t like his childhood sweetheart, but someone he shouldn''t like. Just thinking about it makes me excited." Audrey seemed to be talking about the plot of "My Alluring Stepmother," but she was hinting at Frank liking Charlotte. She thought that Frank would admit it openly, but there was no change in his expression. How pretentious. Audrey immediately thought of this sentence. Frank said, "I used to think that you were mean, but now it seems that not only are you mean, but you also have a bad character." Frank had already said simr things to Audrey in the past. Audrey rolled her eyes and said, "Is that so? Mr. Frank, do you still remember that my sister told you to go to the hospital when you have time to take a look at your eyes?" Chapter 216 Did Nothing Wrong 216 Did Nothing Wrong n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om "Your taste is still as bad as ever," Audrey said mercilessly. Upon hearing Audrey''s words, Frank''s expression changed slightly. Audrey admitted that Frank was good at disguising himself. For example, after hearing her words, he still put on a cold expression, as if what he had just heard was unimportant. "I really can''t expect too much from you." Frank suddenlyughed. Audrey looked at him coldly. Frank said, "Let''s stop here." Audrey didn''t react for a moment. "What?" Frank said, "A person like you doesn''t have any other abilities other than ying some tricks between women. You don''t have to always find fault with me. I''ve never taken you seriously." He added, "Do you think I''ll pay attention to you just because you deliberately said and did those things in front of me? Ridiculous behavior." Audrey''s eyes widened. Didn''t Frank realize that what she said during the day in the production team was alluding to the fact that he liked Charlotte? Could it be that this guy didn''t hear it? Or was he still pretending to be stupid? Just as Audrey was feeling puzzled, a familiar voice suddenly sounded from not far away. "Audrey, I''ve finally found you." Audrey turned around in surprise and saw Eric striding towards her! Aplicated emotion shed across Frank''s eyes. Frank''s words were not soft. Eric had heard them as soon as he got out of the car. Hearing Frank say that Audrey had done all sorts of ridiculous things to attract his attention, Eric was instantly furious. No matter what, Audrey was still a member of the Lance Family and Eric''s sister. How could he tolerate his sister being criticized by an annoying fellow? Eric walked over with a gloomy expression. Audrey didn''t understand and hurriedly smiled. "Second Brother, you''re finally here." Many people in the circle didn''t know that Audrey was a member of the Lance family, but Frank knew. Seeing the other party walk over with an unfriendly expression, Frank was not afraid at all. Instead, he looked at Eric with disdain. "I was wondering who it was. So it''s Mr. Frank." Eric said with a fake smile, "Why? Are you bored again after filming and are looking for trouble with others?" Eric didn''t hide his displeasure at all. Audrey stood at the side, momentarily at a loss for words. Frank looked at Eric coldly. "Trouble? Mr. Eric, please understand the situation. I think that person knows best who provoked whom first." "Some people are just inexplicably confident." Eric suddenly smiled sarcastically. "When others look at him a few more times, he thinks that they like him. He doesn''t even know how to go back and look in the mirror to see if he''s worthy." Heavens! Audrey was stunned! All along, Eric had been gentle and kind in front of her. She rarely saw him get angry with anyone. Unexpectedly, Eric''s mouth was also very sharp when he scolded people. Frank''s expression suddenly became extremely terrifying. "Eric, what do you mean?" Frank asked. Eric crossed his arms and said disdainfully, "Nothing much. I''m just giving some advice to some people." "Haha¡­" Frank suddenlyughed. Soon, his gazended on Audrey, who was standing behind Eric. "Miss Audrey, sometimes I have to admit that you''re a lucky person." Audrey immediately looked at Frank suspiciously. Why did this guy suddenly say such strange things? Frank didn''t say anything else. Instead, he looked at Eric meaningfully and left without looking back. "This fellow is indeed annoying," Audrey said gloomily. Eric turned to look at Audrey. "He didn''t do anything to you just now, right?" Audrey looked up and gave Eric a sweet smile. "No. He only mocked me a little, but I retaliated." Eric looked down at Audrey''s face. Suddenly, he raised his hand and touched her head. Audrey was instantly taken aback. [Does Second Brother think that I have done something wrong?] Eric retracted his hand and said, "You didn''t do anything wrong. You did the right thing." Chapter 214: Burning Flame Valley Chapter 214: Burning me Valley --- Chapter 211 --- Baek Ain stretched his right hand casually and pulled Roc''s Spine from the ground. The white spear glimmered with redness as he ughtered living spirits made of blood. He was disappointed in himself because Protector Maise could still live after that sneak attack. Even though Protector Maise is still dying, Baek Ain believes he should have refined his control better. "But the Spear God of Darkest Winter is really that powerful, huh?" He looked around funnily. Ice is one of the few elements Baek Ain hasn''te into touch much as he mainly focuses on fire and lightning elements. But from this one-sided demolition, he discovered Ice Elements is ideal for close-and-range encounters. At the very least, he found it very suitable with his spear-de technique. "Husband, how is the situation?" Luo Bingbing asked whilending a few meters away from him. Baek Ain smiled and responded, "I''ve finished them all off and also blew the Dark Spirit Realm where the Protectors hide." "What about your side?" "Our side? Well, it''s not that interesting..." Luo Bingbing answered honestly. "They are a bit too weak for my liking." Just say they are small fries! Don''t sugarcoat it. Baek Ain was helpless with this little wife of his. As his mind wandered to the surrounding area, he recalled that the Hall of Souls'' Branch is close to two valley factions. One of the valley factions is Burning me Valley, which possesses a deep foundation in fire element mastery and the Skyfire Three Mysterious Change passed down by Xiao n''s Genius, Xiao Xuan. And that secret technique wasn''t bad at all! It could increase one''s strength based on how many Heavenly mes possessed in one''s body. At first, one didn''t think much about it because things like Heavenly me are rare, and the people who could subdue it are even rarer. Yet Xiao Xuan(Xiao Yan''s Ancestor), who developed this Skyfire Three Mysterious Change for Burning me Valley, probably didn''t expect a cultivation technique like me Mantra or Record of Burning World that dominated strange fire like Heavenly mes to exist in this world. Unfortunately, Baek Ain has no memories of the Skyfire Three Mysterious Changes upon killing Xiao Yan. Either Baek Ain is unlucky that he didn''t get the right portion of the memory, or Xiao Yan didn''t get the secret technique in the first ce. Still, Baek Ain has another way to obtain such a secret technique. Yes, his daily Sign-In! If Baek Ain Signs to the Burning me Valley''s important ce, there is a high chance he could get the Skyfire Three Mysterious Change. However, there is also a decent probability that the Sign-in attempt at the Burning me Valley didn''t get a satisfactory result. Then, Baek Ain might as well Sign to Xiao Xuan''s tombs directly in the Gu Sacred Mountain Range to get Skyfire Three Mysterious Change straight from the source. ''Okay, let''s visit the Burning me Valley before returning to the Pill Tower.'' Baek Ain thought to him. Meanwhile, Yao Dan also arrived near Baek Ain and asked, "Brother Lin, where are the Protectors?" "Dead." Baek Ain answered calmly, stunning the Patriarch of the Ancient Yao n. "Damn." Yao Dan couldn''t hide his shock. He knew Baek Ain was powerful as he was a Dou Saint who had killed an expert like the Mysterious Female Ghost and Southern Dragon King, but still, this was a bit too much. ''Brother Lin is good in alchemy, and his fighting prowess exceeds an old expert like Patriarch Gu. Maybe marrying Yao Ling''er to him wasn''t a bad decision.'' Yao Dan really appreciated the brave Yao Ling''er for bypassing the taboo of the teacher-disciple rtionship. But then, Yao Dan realized a crucial fact. ''Wait, if Brother Lin decided to revive his n in the future, it would be the most powerful n in the world. With such a connection, Yao, Gu, and Yan n''s prosperity is ''undeniably'' guaranteed!'' ''Hehe, our Yao n''s Heiress is one of Lin n''sdies! I can brag about it even to my death!'' Cough! Cough! Yao Dan cleared his throat, "Brother Lin, what''s your n after this." "We have destroyed the Hall of Souls''s Branch, so should we proceed with setting traps in the Gu Sacred Mountain Range?" "Yeah, we should." Baek Ain agreed immediately. "Prioritize arrays that entrap and weaken Soul, Blood, and Darkness Fields. If possible, make them as invisible as you can from Dou Saint''s senses." "We are really going at it with full force, huh? I like it." Yao Dan chuckled in amusement. "Hun n won''t see thising." "No, they probably did." Baek Ain broke his fantasy. "After all, every Ancient n has a method to view their nsmen''s death. Without it, your n''s standing would go downhill as random people can just kill your family and go away unpunished." "Ah, that''s true..." Yao Dan was embarrassed. "What should we do then?" Baek Ain shook his head gently and continued, "But there is also a slight chance they don''t know anything. Because in their vision, I''m the only one who attacked the Hall of Souls'' Branch and killed all the elders and ten protectors." "They wouldn''t monitor the moment of low-level members'' deaths because they aren''t worthy enough of being marked, making you guys invisible." "Still... Being cautious is better than nothing. Just expect the worst, Brother Dan." "You''re right..." As the Patriarch of the Ancient n, Yao Dan knew that every strategy muste with foolproof nning. Even if he had to dirty his hands, Yao Dan would do everything for his Yao n and people. "By the way, I wouldn''t return with you guys." Baek Ain suddenly said. "Eh, why?" Yao Dan blinked in disbelief. Baek Ain waved his hand and told a random reason, "I want to take a look at the Burning me Valley. I heard they have a deep background in controlling fire elements and are masters of treasure crafting." "Tell Senior Yuan to clean up this ce. I''m going with my wives and two elders of Pill Tower." "Hmm, okay. I will tell Patriarch Gu and Elder Huo." Yao Dan nodded. "Thanks." With a smile, Baek Ain responded. He turned around and then disappeared from Yao Dan''s vision. "Let''s meet again in the Gu n." Watching the parting clouds that allowed sunlight to fall on the destroyednd, Yao Dan sighed in reverence andmented, "A man like Brother Lin is ''undoubtedly'' destined for greatness." ... Baek Ain and fourdies sped up in the sky, breaking the sound barrier that scared away some wild Magical Beasts. They could teleport to their destination, but flying is ironically faster. After all, Burning me Valley isn''t that far from the now-destroyed Hall of Souls'' Branch. "Ain, where are we going?" "You''re telling us to follow you so randomly..." Baek Ain chuckled, "We are going to the Burning me Valley. I heard they had something interesting there." "Really?" Yi Xian''s eyes gleamed in anticipation. ''So easy to trick...'' The otherdies were baffled by Yi Xian''s reaction. After a few minutes, they finally arrived at the Burning me Valley and were greeted by the reddish rocky cliff. Below it is the Burning me Valley, which housed many descendants of the Tang n. "Should we just enter?" Lan Rou tilted her head. Baek Ain gave her a funny look and replied, "No, we are individuals with manners, so we can''t just enter other people''s homes without notice." "But we just destroyed the Hall of Souls'' Branch." Qing Lin couldn''t help butment. "They aren''t people." Baek Ain tly returned. "Fair enough." Thedies couldn''t refute him. Baek Ain quickly came up with a not-so-brilliant idea and released a bit of Dou Saint''s presence to the Burning me Valley. Thedies gave him a stinky gaze, but he ignored it. ''So much for being well-mannered!'' They rolled their eyes. BOOM! An elder inside the Burning me Valley opened his eyes in dread and shivered upon sensing the hidden presence outside his n''s territory. He''s only a Two-Star Dou Saint, but the expert waiting outside is many times stronger than him. "Who is it?" He stood up after taming his fear and walked into a spatial tear. Baek Ain waited and finally saw an elder with fiery red hair. He cupped his hand and greeted, "Hello, elder." "I hope my presence didn''t disturb you." "My name is Lin Feng, and I''m here to look at your Burning me Valley''s ancient architecture." "Of course, I wouldn''t ask this for free." "If you let us, I will heal your old wounds." Heid down his offer. The Ancestor of Burning me Valley was shocked. He didn''t expect to meet such a young Dou Saint here. On top of that, this young Dou Saint knew about his old wounds. Ultimately, Ancestor Huo Yun is still wary. "Here, I will give you a small demonstration." Baek Ain snapped his finger and used Golden Crow''s me to wash over Ancestor Huo Yun''s body. Ancestor Huo Yun''s eyes widened in shock as he sensed terrifying power from the Golden Crow''s me, yet Baek Ain''s skillful control prevented him from getting burned. "T-This, what kind of me is this?" "Wait, my old wounds... They are getting better." Ancestor Huo Yun was speechless. Baek Ain maintained a confident look and asked again, "What do you think?" Ancestor Huo Yun considered the pros and cons and eventually nodded because he couldn''t sense any ill intentions from Beek Ain and his women. "Wee, Junior." He gestured warmly. [Wow, your persuasion skill has be better] Alicia said. [Or is it because the people from the Cultivation World are so easy to butter up?] ''Obviously thetter.'' Baek Ainughed inside as he walked into the Burning me Valley with Ancestor Huo Yun. Chapter 215: The Burning Flame Valleys Crisis Chapter 215: The Burning me Valley''s Crisis --- Chapter 212 --- Entering the Burning me Valley, Baek Ain and his wives could feel the extreme heat from the surroundings. However, they also felt something was weird about the valley''s atmosphere. "This... Did something happen to the Burning me Valley?" Baek Ain asked straightforwardly. Ancestor Huo Yun sighed and replied, "Well, yes." "It''s quite an embarrassing event. A week ago, someone seduced my Tang n''s little girl and stole our Heavenly me, the Nine Dragons Lightning me..." "Aih, now my Tang n''s little girl is depressed and locked herself in the bedroom." "That bastard named Yan Xiao. Just wait until I heal my old wounds...." "I will chase that bastard to the end of the world and skin him alive!" [Hmm, Yan Xiao] Alicia was putting puzzle pieces together. [Host, this Yan Xiao fellow...] Baek Ainughed wryly inside, ''Yeah, there is no mistake. It is definitely Xiao Yan.'' ''Aih, this guy always left behind a random mess for me. No wonder he had the Nine Dragons Lightning me and Wind and Thunder Fury me beside the Chilling Bone me.'' [He stole one and got another by chance] [Dayum, as expected of a Protagonist] [So, will you return the Nine Dragons Lightning me to the Burning me Valley?] Alicia curiously asked. ''Nah.'' Baek Ain returned casually. Although it sucked for the Burning me Valley to lose such a precious Heavenly me, Baek Ain got the Nine Dragon Lightning me fair and square by killing Xiao Yan. Why would he return it? Nine Dragon Lightning me is on a better hand now. Still, Baek Ain also decided to help them a little. Having an extra faction under his control doesn''t sound bad. Yeah, a ''small''pensation for their loss. [Ding! You have discovered Burning me Valley''s Ancestral Gate! Do you want to Sign In?] A system notification appeared before Baek Ain''s eyes. Baek Ain furrowed his brows slightly before rejecting it. There is a more valuable ce to Sign In inside the Burning me Way, and he doesn''t want it on a mere entrance gate. His daily Sign-In is precious, okay. When Ancestral Huo Yun escorted them deeper into the Burning me Valley, Baek Ain saw a glimpse of the ancient furnace. It was a gigantic, bronze-colored furnace simr to the one he used to refine the 10th Tier Pill at the Yao n. Yet that furnace has many holes and cracks all over. "That furnace..." Baek Ain asked Ancestor Huo Yun. Ancestor Huo Yun nodded and exined, "Yes, that''s Heaven Subduing Bronze Furnace, and we used it to contain the Nine Dragon Lightning me." "Countless experts, including me, have left behind marks on the Ancient Furnace and used our Secret Art so no one could ess the Nine Dragons Lightning me beside us." "After all, that Heavenly me is akin to my Burning me Valley''s lifeline because we use it for basically everything from heating a fertilend to crafting powerful artifacts." Ancestor Huo Yun reminisced about the good old days. "Yet that bastard named Yan Xiao tempered the mark by modifying our Secret Art and destroyed the Ancient Furnace to get our lifeline..." He cursed shortly after. Baek Ain rubbed his chin and said, "Elder, maybe I can help you with the Ancient Furnace and the Heavenly me." "Are you going to give us your Essence me?" Ancestor Huo Yun returned while sizing Baek Ain up. "Obviously, no..." Baek Ain was speechless. He only used Golden Crow''s me for healing Ancestor Huo Yun, and this shameless old guy already dreamed of having it. "Oh..." Ancestor Huo Yun was disappointed. He looks like a child tricked by his parents on Christmas morning. "..." Baek Ain. "Pfft, hehehe~!" Yi Xian and others giggled at this. "You reap what you sow." Baek Ain facepalmed and continued, "Even though I couldn''t give you my Essence me, I can give you a burning seed of another Essence me that wasn''t low in quality. Your Burning me Valley can nurture it and recover your loss." "And this Essence me has an earth attribute, which is firmer and better to control than Nine Dragon Lightning me." "Here, take a look." Baek Ain told Gnome to create a weaker copy of itself. A jade crystal me burst out of Baek Ain''s palm and stunned Ancestor Huo Yun. "This me, it is close to bing Heavenly me!" Ancestor Huo Yun''s eyes lit up in excitement. "And you actually didn''t lie when saying it has earth attributes." "I can feel the richness of the earth element from it." "Still, I''m afraid Burning me Valley doesn''t have treasure to exchange with something this precious..." He hesitated. Baek Ain smiled, "Don''t be too discouraged, Elder. Even though I''m not interested in Burning me Valley''s treasure, I heard you have a unique Dou Technique called the Skyfire Three Mysterious Changes." Ancestor Huo Yun''s expression changed as he looked at Baek Ain with a weak smile. "I see... So that was your goal from the very beginning." He stroked his beard. "Alright, Burning me Valley is at its lowest point right now. I can give you Skyfire Three Mysterious Changes in return for this Essence me''s seed." "But you also mentioned that you can do something with the Ancient Furnace earlier. I assumed you could help us fix it?" "That would be correct." Baek Ain chuckled. "I dabbled a little in the Ancient Refining Technique." "A-Ancient Refining Technique..." Ancestor Huo Yun was shocked again. "You''re going to give me a heart attack at this point." "Just who are you to have this many secrets?" "I''m just a lone man who enjoys learning many things." Baek Ain righteously responded. "Very well... On top of Essense me''s seed, I also want you to help us fix the Ancient Furnace." Ancestor Huo Yun thoughtfully murmured. "That doesn''t include healing my old wounds..." "Aih, we barely have enough to pay you back." He cunningly nced at Baek Ain''s women and cleared his throat, "Hey, what do you think of marrying my Tang n''s little girl? Just to let you know, Tang Huo''er is the most beautiful youngdy in the Burning me Valley, and you wouldn''t regret having her as your wife." ''Old man, you''re selling your own descendant now! Have a little conscience!'' Baek Ain''s mouth twitched. Even Baek Ain''s women were ''literally'' taken aback by Ancestor Huo Yun''s tactic. [Sheesh, this Daoist is dedicated] Aliciamented. Baek Ain waved his hand and said, "Let''s not talk about that first. Can you show me the area in the Burning me Valley that you think is most important?" Ancestor Huo Yun blinked his eyes in surprise. But he was secretly happy inside because Baek Ain didn''t immediately reject his proposal. With that in mind, Ancestor Huo Yunughed and happily escorted them to a secluded part of the Burning me Valley. This ce is rich in fire elements and close to the Ancient Furnace. Every time Baek Ain and others took steps here, they could hear a sizzling noise beneath them. Ancestor Huo Yun meticulously exined that the Burning me Valley originated from this area. Yes, Inner Fire Veins! Or, if Baek Ain has to use his own words, a livingva that has formed an innerwork underground. It provides everyone in the Burning me Valley with a rich fire attribute, Dou Qi. In fact, Inner Fire Veins is not any weaker than the resource points the Eight Ancient ns owned. As long as it absorbed the natural energy in the ne, it could even evolve into a blessed area. "No wonder the Burning me Valley is prosperous." Baek Ain couldn''t help butment. "Right?" Ancestor Huo Yun proudly patted his chest. "Unfortunately, Inner Fire Veins'' energy is too dangerous for a human''s body to absorb directly, so we could only refine it first with Nine Dragon Lightning me and Ancient Furnace..." "So, that''s why." Baek Ain nodded in understanding. At the same time, a system notification also echoed in his head. [Ding! You have discovered Burning me Valley''s Inner Fire Veins! Do you want to Sign In?] Baek Ain chuckled slyly, ''Hehe, don''t mind if I do.'' Chapter 216: Constellation Nurturing Method Chapter 216: Constetion Nurturing Method --- Chapter 213 --- [Ding! You have Signed to the Inner Fire Veins!] [You have received the following rewards...] [13x Fractured Crown Piece(A+), 2x Drop of Vermillion Bird''s Impure Blood(S), 1x Fire God''s Crystal(SSS)] [Disying the rewards...] ... [Name: Fractured Crown Piece] [Type: Treasure] [Grade: A+] [Description: A fractured piece of ancient crown, which is ''roughly'' shaped like an uneven triangle yet holds a lingering king''s presence. Must bebined to see further effect] [Quantity: 13] ... [Name: A Drop of Vermillion Bird''s Impure Blood] [Type: Bloodline] [Grade: S] [Description: An impure bloodline from the long descendant of Vermillion Bird. Although it has the presence of the ancient beast, the royal aura and vibrant upbringing have weakened due to corrosion of time] [Quantity: 2] ... [Name: Fire God''s Crystal(Low)] [Type: Heavenly Material] [Grade: SSS+] [Description: This sun-shaped crystal was the crystallization of Fire God''s remaining energy. It has existed since the ancient era when Dou Gods dominated thends but is only unearthed now due to otherworldly power] ... Baek Ain was stunned by his new rewards. He already expected the Skyfire Three Mysterious Changes not to appear from the rewards pool. But the appearance of Vermillion Bird''s Impure Blood and Fire God''s Crystal surprised him. It''s because Vermillion Bird is one of Three Supreme Fire-Attribute Beasts, just like Golden Crow! As long as Baek Ain cleansed the blood, he could get his hand on the Vermillion Bird''s bloodline. Others might have a problem doing so, but he had Golden Crow''s me and many other Heavenly mes to stimte the impure blood''s hidden potential. If that doesn''t work, he could gather the rest of Heavenly mes to add a more purification effect. On the other hand, Fire God''s Crystal intrigued Baek Ain. The essence of Dou God has long vanished from this world. It is also one of many things that allowed someone from the Dou Saint Realm to have a glimpse of a chance to enter the Dou God Realm in this era. Although Baek Ain has another way to be a Dou God, taking Fire God''s Crystal is definitely an easier route. Unfortunately, absorbing Fire God''s Crystals alsoes with a risk. ''This Fire God''s Crystal is only the lowest of the kinds. I could absorb it to raise my realm, but considering my umtion. Just this one crystal alone is far from enough.'' Baek Ain would have never thought being overpowered would bite him in the ass. Soon, a system panel appeared before Baek Ain''s eyes. [Ding! You have triggered a side quest] [Name: Restore the Fractured Crown] [Objective: Collect Fractured Crown Pieces and restore them to their original state(13/100) [Time Limit: A week] [Penalty: None] [Reward: 1x Fire God''s Crystal(High)] [Do you want to ept the side quest?] The corner of Baek Ain''s mouth twitched slightly. What do you mean by side quest? The time limit is literally one week! ''Alicia, why do I feel the quest is trying to keep me in the Burning me Valley?'' Baek Ain frowned at the system panel. [This, I don''t know...] [Maybe this is just the natural flow of destiny] ''You''re sugarcoating it!'' [I-I''m not] Baek Ain gazed suspiciously at the system panel and snorted, ''You''re bad at lying, Alicia.'' Still, Baek Ain was ''actually'' tempted because of the reward. With his not-so-urate calction, one Fire God''s Crystal(High) is around one hundred or more Fire God''s Crystal(Low). He considered the pros and cons of this situation. Baek Ain really wanted to finish his other Main Quest as soon as possible, but being too hasty sometimes led to downfall. The Four Ancient ns under Baek Ain used their best efforts toy down traps in Gu Sacred Mountain Range for the Hall of Souls and Hun n. Rushing such a project is not good. They cannot afford such mistakes. With that in mind, Baek Ain would tell his father-inw and others to slow down their tempoter. Of course, slowing down doesn''t mean they would stopying traps. "One week..." "That should be enough for me to raise my cultivation base to the peak of Dou Saint Realm and put Burning me Valley under my control. Even then, I still have four to five days left." "Wait, the time limit of Cleaning the World''s Filth III quest is also a week..." "Uuh, this is annoying." Baek Ain was confident in controlling Burning me Valley because of [Emperor of Parasite] skill. It shouldn''t have taken him more than two days to take control of everyone here. [Who said you need a week to finish a quest?] Alicia was confused by his puzzlement. [Don''t you always finish a quest ahead of its deadline?] "That''s true." Baek Ain nodded in agreement. "But considering the initial drop rate of Fractured Crown Pieces, I need a week to finish the side quest." [Well, the lowest drop rate is actually ten per Sign-In, so you''re pretty unlucky on your first time...] "Is that so?" Baek Ain sighed in relief. "But that still doesn''t address my 4-5 days of free time." [Actually, Host] [I might have another method to increase your strength] [It is the same method we were talking about earlier] [But the sess rate is very troublesome...] Baek Ain was interested, ''Tell me.'' [Listen to me first, Host. This method is very demanding, and you would have to pay an immense price to even attempt it] ''Just tell me. Stop keeping me in suspense!'' [Okay, okay, chill] [The method I talked about is called the Constetion Nurturing Method!] [With this method, you can turn your skills into stars and draw them into a Constetion] [The first requirement is SS+ to SSS-grade skills with great synergy with each other] [The second requirement is one''s soul must have experienced 1st transition or more] [The third requirement is one must draw a brand new Constetion and cannot copy others] ''That, that doesn''t sound bad.'' Baek Ain was confused. Why did Alicia make so much fuss about it? [Hehe, another reminder, you cannot get any skills you have sacrificed into stars. So, if you failed once, that skill lost forever] [And with your 1st Transition Soul, you can only form three or five Low-Tier Constetions depends on your progress] [Lastly, don''t underestimate the difficulty of drawing a brand-new Constetion] [There are reasons only some of them are in the night sky, even the lowest constetions] Even with Alicia''s warning, Baek Ain couldn''t help but find this new method of bing stronger ''incredibly'' interesting. And Baek Ain has many skills he could synthesize as fodder. Baek Ain wouldn''t believe it''s that hard. "Okay, let''s do this." Baek Ain clenched his hand excitedly. He turned around and smiled at Ancestor Huo Yun, "Elder, I will give you this Essence me''s progeny, and you should nurture it as quickly as possible." "By the way, the name of this Essence me is Earthly Four-Colored Spirit me." At first, Baek Ain wanted to tell Ancestor Huo Yun Gnome''s real name, but he decided not to. So, he only gave him a long name. "Earthly Four-Colored Spirit me... Nice name." Ancestor Huo Yun nodded in understanding. Baek Ain handed the weaker copy of Gnome to the Ancestor Huo Yun and added, "Oh, yeah. Fixing the Ancient Furnace would take time, so I hope the Burning me Valley could provide me with quiet residence." "That shouldn''t be much to ask for, right?" "No, not really." Ancestor Huo Yun had contacted someone at the Tang n to clean up a big residence not far away. "Is there anything else you want? For example, materials for the Ancient Furnace?" "Hmm, that would do. Here, I have a list." Baek Ain gave him a paper with a list of precious minerals. "Hahaha, this much is nothing!" Ancestor Huo Yun peeked at the paper andughed proudly. "Our Burning me Valley has tons of these minerals." "Saint Lin, with this, our happy cooperation begins." He patted Baek Ain strongly on the back. "Yes." Baek Ain responded calmly. He couldn''t wait to try the Constetion Nurturing Method. Chapter 217: 1st Constellation, Roulan Chapter 217: 1st Constetion, Ron --- Chapter 214 --- Two dayster. Burning me Valley. Baek Ain stayed at the residence near the Inner Fire Veins and meditated on a cold mat for maximumfort. One could see a flickering red light encircling his head, appearing and disappearing like a firefly. The flickering red light suddenly disappeared, followed by Baek Ain''s heavy sigh shortly after. [Ding! You have failed to transform[Fire Breathe(SS+)]into a star] [Ding! You have lost[Fire Breathe(SS+)]permanently] A wry smile stered Baek Ain''s handsome face as this was the thirteenth time he lost skills today. The Constetion Nurturing Method is harder than he thought. Of course, Baek Ain also has some sess here and there. Baek Ain has sessfully transformed six skills into stars. At first, he thought he couldn''t use these skills anymore, but contrary to his belief, they became much more powerful and easier to use. He called it Crowned Skill. For example, he synthesized a new skill called [Heretic''s Ways(SSS)] and transformed it into a star. In its base form, [Heretic''s Ways(SSS)] allows Baek Ain to turn negative emotions into an overall power boost of 200% for a limited period. And Crowned [Heretic''s Ways(SSS) boosted Baek Ain''s strength by 400% for a ''longer'' period. But there is also a drawback, such as increased energy consumption and longer cooldown time. Even then, Baek Ain found the slight drawback pardonable. There is no such thing as perfect skills. Even Godly skills have weaknesses in one way or another. Baek Ainid down on the cold mat and murmured, "Besides Heretic''s Ways, I also have transformed five other skills." "They are Super Life Drain(SS+), Bloodlust Manifestation(SSS), Demon King''s Aura(SSS), Evil Body of Resistance(SSS), and newly synthesized Nether Weapon''s Creation(SSS)." "I need one more Crowned Skill to form a Low-Tier Constetion I had in mind. If possible, I also want to use a Cultivation Technique to fully synergy all these skills into one..." [Maybe a movement-type skill would help?] Alicia gave him a suggestion. Baek Ain stared at the ceiling, "That works too." "Let''s see..." "Alicia, synthesize Wandering Ghost Steps, Body Exchange, and Soul-Striking Maneuver I got from the Hall of Souls'' Protectors." [Okay] [Synthesizing Wandering Ghost Steps(S), Body Exchange(S), and Soul-Striking Maneuver(S+) into a new skill] [Ding! You have obtained Active Skill: Soul-Devouring Reaper Step(SS+)] Baek Ain blinked his eyes and received the introduction of Soul-Devouring Reaper Steps. Although this new active skill''s name is quite mouthful, the effect is as the name suggests. Upon activation, Baek Ain''s speed would explode to extremes and create several tangible clones, which he could exchange with himself freely. On top of that, Soul-Devouring Reaper Steps also inflicted mental damage because the severity of extreme movement sabotaged one''s senses. If Spatial Jump(SSS) won because of the varied range it could achieve, then Soul-Devouring Reaper Steps is the king of close-rangedbats with its application. "Constetion Nurturing Method." Baek Ain closed his eyes and visualized Soul-Devouring Reaper Steps as a shadowy star. As he immersed himself in the skill, the shadowy star gradually turned into a real star within his well-being. BOOM! A small explosion urred inside Baek Ain, and his hazel-gold eyes opened wide. [Ding! You have sessfully transformed [Soul-Devouring Reaper Step(SS+)] skill into a star] [Congrattions on initiating your seventh Crowned Skill!] Baek Ain felt a cooling sensation in his lower limbs and felt the Soul-Devouring Reaper Steps be much more familiar. "Alicia, do you think I can draw a Constetion now?" Baek Ain wanted to strike the iron while it was hot. [You can try] Alicia replied positively. "Well..." Baek Ain breathed in and used Parallel Thinking to understand more about the Constetion Nurturing Method. At the same time, seven dim stars hovered inside Baek Ain''s soul and moved randomly. Baek Ain slowly controlled the stars with his mental power and arranged them in a mask-like pattern. One might think arranging stars is easy, but the cost of mental power alone is heavy. Baek Ain felt his mental power could copse when moving one star. And if his mental power copses, Baek Ain could turn into a vegetable for a day or two. That''s a big no-no for him. Still, Baek Ain was bound to be disappointed soon. [Ding! You have drawn an existing Constetion, Korgo Constetion] [Please draw a brand-new Constetion!] "FUCK!" Baek Ain shouted in annoyance. "Although there are limited Constetions in the night sky, Alicia. So how did I draw an existing Constetion?" [Well, there are many night skies...] "You got to be trolling..." [Uugh] [I''m not] [I already said the Constetion Nurturing Method is challenging, but you didn''t listen] Baek Ain gritted his teeth, "Fine." "Let''s see how many of them I could discover." He persistently arranged his Crowned Skills again and tried to draw a brand-new Constetion. [Ding! You have drawn an existing Constetion, Luan Bu Constetion] "Again!" [Ding! You have drawn an existing Constetion, Gramxuz Constetion] "AGAIN!" [Ding! You have drawn an existing Constetion, Evilzye Constetion] "I won''t give up so easily..." [Ding! You have drawn an existing Constetion, Sotheby Constetion] "Damn it." [Ding! You have drawn an existing Constetion, Tanah Constetion] "One more time..." [Ding! You have drawn an existing Constetion, Java Kin Constetion] "Haha." [Ding! You have drawn an existing Constetion, Sky Net Constetion] "Hahaha~!" [Ding! You have drawn] [Ding! You have drawn] [Ding! You have drawn] [Ding!] [Ding!] [Ding!] [...] [...] [...] Unknowingly, Baek Ain has arranged his Crowned Skills for an entire day and exercised his soul rapidly. His 1st Transitioned Soul is slowly reaching the 2nd Transition Realm. Baek Ain expended thest bit of his mental power, and a pleasant notification finally echoed in his head. [Ding! Congrattions, you have drawn a brand-new Constetions] [Please give it a name] Baek Ain punched the air and shouted, "Fuck.... YEAAAAAAHHHH!" Baek Ain''s mind has run through millions, if not billions, of Constetions'' patterns based on seven stars. And one finally hit the mark after so long. He looked down at his soul and saw a Constetion with a zig-zag pattern with a straight line in the middle. "Hidden Star." [Ding! An existing Constetion has registered with ''Hidden Star'' name] [Please name the brand-new Constetion with an unregistered name] "..." Baek Ain''s mouth twitched crazily. He was on the verge of ripping these system panels apart. "Demon''s Hand." [Ding! An existing Constetion has registered with ''Demon''s Hand'' name] [Please name the brand-new Constetion with an unregistered name] "Fuck you!" [Ding! Do you want to use ''Fuck you!'' as the name for the brand-new Constetion?] "I..." "Haa..." Baek Ain leaned against a wooden pir and sighed while staring at the white moon in the night sky. His anger and annoyance calmed down quickly, and inner peace washed over him. [Host...] "Ssshh." "Don''t talk." "I''m in dire need of silence right now." [...] After an hour or so, Baek Ain finally moved and opened his mouth. [Ding! Do you want to use ''Fuck you!'' as the name for the brand-new Constetion?] "No." [Please give the brand-new Constetion a new name] "Ron." [Ding! Do you want to use ''Ron'' as the name for the brand-new Constetion?] "Yes." [Ding! The brand-new Constetion has been registered] The name he used earlier is his first wife''s name. Baek Ain moved his finger casually and brushed it against the system panel. He wanted to check Ron Constetion''s information now. [Name: Ron] [Type: Unspecialized Constetion] [Grade: Low-Tier 1] [Description: Ron Constetion was born from seven governing stars with the majority of them being Yin/Darkness-oriented. Upon activation, Ron Constetion will enhance its stars'' effect by 100% and deter all Yin/Darkness elements in a 1-kilometer radius] [1st Order: Demon Emperor''s Summon] [2nd Order: Bloody Mary''s Rose Field] Baek Ain smiled a little, "Good." "Everything I''ve suffered is worth it." "Should I continue to the second Constetion?" "No, let''s rest for now." He closed his eyes and fell asleep. Far, far away from the Battle Through the Heaven World, Ron Constetion shone brightly in the night sky and gained attention from several entities. Chapter 218 Weibo Cursing Battle 218 Weibo Cursing Battle When Audrey sat opposite Abner, the servants at home quickly made a few more dishes and served them. Audrey lowered her head and ate in silence. Abner looked at her and suddenly asked, "What''s going on with those things on the Inte recently?" Audrey was taken aback before she looked up in surprise. Abner smiled gently. "I don''t pay much attention to the entertainment industry, but I heard a few employees talking about that matter, so I was a little curious." Abner was a meticulous person. He had already guessed Evans'' feelings for Audrey a long time ago. Abner didn''t know if Audrey realized that Evans liked her, but looking at her current situation¡­ Abner realized that he seemed to be worrying too much. "Brother." Audrey suddenly supported her face with her hands and said to Abner, "Do you think what I''m doing is right?" Abner asked, "Are you referring to the fact that you like Frank?" Audrey nodded hesitantly. N?v(el)B\\jnn Abner put down his cutlery, thought for a moment, and said, "If you follow your heart, there won''t be any problems." Audrey''s eyes immediately lit up. "In my impression, you have always been a very rational person." Abner smiled at Audrey and said, "Regardless of whether you really like Frank or not, you definitely have your reasons." [Big Brother''s words are so philosophical!] Audrey said with a smile, "Thank you, Brother. I understand." Abner nodded. At night, Audreyy in bed memorizing her lines. After a while, Anna called her. The moment Audrey picked up the call, Anna''s loud voice came from the phone. "Oh my god! Sis, do you know what''s happening on Weibo now?" Audrey changed her posture and said, "If I''m not wrong, it should be rted to what happened on the set today, right?" "That''s right!" Anna said, "Those reporters are really fast! They actually posted photos of you, Frank, and Elena on Weibo. In thements section, those fans were arguing fiercely." Audrey sneered before switching to her phone and clicking into Weibo. Indeed, just as Audrey clicked into Weibo, a few eye-catching words appeared in front of her. #Audrey deres war on Elena# Audrey frowned and clicked on the note. She saw a high-definition photo of her on set today immediately pop up. In the photo, Audrey and Elena were standing opposite each other, while Frank sat between them with an extremely cold expression. Audrey took a careful look at Frank''s expression. Hmm¡­ He seemed a little helpless. What a joke. He was sandwiched between two women, and he couldn''t re up in front of so many people. It would be strange if Frank wasn''t depressed. Audrey couldn''t control the gloating expression on her face. Soon, she continued reading the contents of the note. The author who edited this article used very repulsive terms and said that Audrey "wanted to be a third party" and "interfered in Elena''s rtionship with Frank." The harshness of her words left one speechless. Halfway through, Audrey exited the post. It had to be said that the author of this article was really good at attracting traffic. Just the conspicuous words on the title of the article were enough for countlessizens to click on and browse. Correspondingly, thements section below the article exploded. Audrey first casually scrolled through thements section and saw that theizens''ments on this matter were very intense. Netizen A said, "God! Didn''t I say that Audrey isn''t a good person? Her face is too aggressive. She doesn''t look like someone who would do anything good." Netizen B said, "Not necessarily. Previously, Audrey did seem like a pretty good girl." Netizen C immediately refuted Netizen B. "Nonsense! She was originally a hypocritical woman, but now she''s finally revealed her true colors! You actually dare to speak up for her?" Theizens were arguing non-stop, but Audrey was like an uninvolved person. She watched them argue excitedly and found it very fun. Chapter 219 Just the Beginning 219 Just the Beginning What happened today was just the beginning. Audrey was tired from scrolling through her phone. Shey on the bed and looked at the ceiling in a daze. If all the harm Charlotte had suffered was caused by one of Frank''s many love rivals, with such a thing happening on Weibo, that person would definitely point the conflict at Audrey. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Audrey was really looking forward to when that person would attack her. At 7:30 the next morning, Audrey took a taxi to the set. Due to the trending topic on Weibost night, everyone looked at Audrey strangely. Audrey sat down as if no one was around. At this moment, two supporting actresses said, "Look at her. Such a huge thing happenedst night, but she doesn''t seem abnormal at all¡­" Audrey met their gazes fearlessly, and the two of them immediately shut up. Dean also knew about what happenedst night. He walked to Audrey''s side and said, "Darling, are you really nning topete with Elena for Frank?" Audrey took out a small mirror from her bag, took out a tube of lipstick, and applied it to the mirror. "Is there anything wrong with pursuing the person you like?" Dean sighed. "Frank has many suitors. As you can see, there are a lot of people scolding you online." Audrey''s red lips curled up. "Scold me? I''m not afraid. If they want to scold me, they cane at me." Dean was Eric''s good friend. He couldn''t help but worry when he saw Audrey approach Frank on set with such fanfare. However, ording to Audrey''s current situation, she probably wouldn''t restrain herself. It might even be worse. "Director, don''t worry." Audrey revealed a faint smile. "I''ll handle the rest. You don''t have to worry too much." Upon hearing Audrey''s words, Dean couldn''t say anything else. After all, this was Audrey''s own matter, and it wasn''t good for him to interfere. At nine o''clock, the filming officially started. The first scene of the day involved Audrey and Frank. Audrey, who was wearing a gorgeous costume, first sat leisurely on the flowerbed in the pce. Then, Prince George walked out of the door not far behind her. Prince George was an upright and kind person in the early stages, but human beings would be prone to greed. When he saw his young stepmother sitting in the flowerbed picking roses like an innocent little girl, George''s heart skipped a beat. Frank''s performance today was a little bad. He stared at his stepmother''s back with other emotions. For this, Dean even shouted "Cut" a few times. "Frank, what''s wrong with you today?" Dean asked in confusion. Audrey gave Frank a meaningful look. Frank rubbed his forehead. "Sorry, maybe I didn''t rest wellst night." Hearing Frank mention st night", everyone''s expressions immediately became interesting. Audrey suddenlyughed. "What a coincidence. I didn''t sleep wellst night either. I wonder what Mr. Frank was doingst night?" Frank nced coldly at Audrey before saying to Dean, "Let''s continue filming. I think I''m already engrossed this time." Dean nodded and instructed the staff to continue working. Audrey had to admit that Frank had controlled his emotions very well. When reshooting the scene just now, Frank had indeed seeded. He didn''t make Dean stop. The next scene was where Audrey and Frank had physical contact. Elena sat at the side with a dark expression. Although Elena would also appear in this scene, Elena could only stand far away and not get close to Frank because she knew that the plot required it. This made Elena very angry. When Dean shouted "begin," Audrey smiled brightly and walked towards Frank. "My dear son." Audrey nced at Frank teasingly. "Is that person your lover?" As Audrey spoke, she raised her eyebrows and looked at Ilya, who was being yed by Elena. Frank''s expression was very calm as he looked at Audrey quietly. The beautiful Emily slowly approached George. Just as George thought that his stepmother would say something, Emily only raised her hand and patted his shoulder gently. Soon, Emily and George brushed past each other. Chapter 220 Be Careful 220 Be Careful It seemed like a normal scene, but a strange expression appeared on George''s face. Meanwhile, Ilya, who was standing in the distance, stared nkly at the young queen who was slowly leaving. Her emotions immediately becameplicated. Although there were only three people in the scene, the atmosphere was very strange¡ªor rather, ambiguous. There was a covert ambiguous rtionship between Prince George and his young stepmother. Dean shouted in satisfaction, "That''s enough." "Audrey, I have to say that you really have talent in acting." Dean didn''t hide his praise for Audrey. "I hope you can continue in this state in the next scenes." Audrey smiled and nodded. "I''ll continue to work hard. I hope you can guide me in the future, Director." ¡­ . In the afternoon, Audrey''s scenes for the day were all done. Hence, she packed her things and prepared to visit Charlotte at the hospital. "You''re leaving just like that?" Elena suddenly walked to Audrey''s side and looked at her coldly. Audrey didn''t stop what she was doing. She first stuffed all her cosmetics into her bag and replied, "That''s right. What do you want?" "Hmph, you''re getting more and more arrogant." Elena''s tone was unfriendly, as if she was about to have a huge argument with Audrey. As for Audrey, she didn''t look up at Elena. After she finished packing up the things in her hand, she said to Anna, "Anna, let''s go." "Ah? Oh, alright." Anna was standing at the side in a daze. When she heard Audrey call her, she hurriedly replied. Audrey was about to leave when Elena suddenly grabbed her hand. Audrey immediately looked at her in puzzlement. What did this woman want now? "What? Are you going to see your sister again?" Elena suddenly asked. Audrey flung Elena''s hand away unhappily and said, "What has it got to do with you?" Elena looked deeply at Audrey. Suddenly, she whispered, "Be careful." Audrey was instantly rmed. "What did you say?" Elena did not say anything else. Instead, she turned around and left without looking back. Audrey stood rooted to the ground in a daze for a few seconds before taking out her phone without hesitation to hail a taxi. At four in the afternoon, Audrey finally arrived at the hospital. Gary and Abner were busy with thepany, so they only came to see Charlotte at night. At this moment, only Anthea and a servant were guarding the ward. "Mom, I''m here." Audrey ced the bags of fruits she had bought on the table and nced at Charlotte on the bed. Anthea had been sitting there since morning, and she looked a little tired. Seeing Audrey arrive, Anthea smiled and said, "Why are you off work so early today?" Audrey replied, "I''ve finished filming the scenes that involve me today." With that said, Audrey said to Anthea, "Mom, it''s tiring for you and Auntie to stay here. Go home first. Second Brother will rece me tonight." Anthea nodded. "Okay. Remember to have dinner." Audrey made an "OK" gesture at Anthea. After Anthea and the servant left, Audrey turned on her phone and clicked on one of the WeChat groups. Elena felt her phone vibrate. When she saw that it was a friend request from Audrey, the corners of her mouth couldn''t help but twitch. After hesitating for a while, Elena decided not to ept Audrey''s friend request for the time being. Audrey, who was sitting in the ward, waited for a while. Seeing that there was still no movement from Elena, she thought that she was filming and didn''t have time to look at her phone, so she opened her chat with Eric. Audrey: Second Brother, when are you arriving tonight? Eric: Maybe six o''clock in the evening. Why? Audrey: "It''s nothing. Remember to bring me a meal when youe to the hospital." N?v(el)B\\jnn Eric replied to Audrey with an "OK" emoji. Audrey put her phone back into her bag and leaned against the window in boredom, looking out at the traffic on the street. What did Elena mean today? Why did Elena suddenly remind her to be careful? Audrey found it strange. At six in the evening, Audrey received a message from Eric. Eric: "There''s a traffic jam again. I might bete. Wait a while." Audrey replied, "Alright." Chapter 219: Fixing Ancient Furnace, and Fire Emperors Crown Chapter 219: Fixing Ancient Furnace, and Fire Emperor''s Crown --- Chapter 216 --- The next day. Baek Ain stood close to the Burning me Valley''s Ancient Furnace and sighed because that bastard of a protagonist really left a mess for him. At first nce, there is nothing wrong with the gigantic bronze furnace, as if the problem is only cracks and loss of sealing technique. But as Baek Ain observed the whole thing with Ancient Refining''s Knowledge, he discovered the hidden issues. Xiao Yan probably asked for his mother''s help to break the seal and left several Dou Saint''s marks all over the Ancient Furnace. Those Dou Saint''s marks are very dangerous for people with low mental strength. Yes, only Dou Saints could erase Dou Saint''s marks. That''s obvious.Unfortunately, these Dou Saint''s marks aren''t ordinary ones. They act like freakingnd mines. One small mistake, and kaboom! The Ancient Furnace was ''instantly'' ruined forever and dragged the Burning me Valley along with umted explosions. Yeah, so much from a righteous main character. "Aih, he''s either holding a grudge against the Burning me Valley or that''s just how petty he is." [Probably both] Aliciamented with an assured tone. [Anyway, you shouldn''t have a problem fixing this thing, no?] "Well, yes." Baek Ain confidently answered. "The problem lies within what method I should use." "First method, I can erase the Dou Saint''s marks and put the pieces back together. Everything should work fine." "However, Gnome''s fire progeny wouldn''t befortable staying inside because this Ancient Furnace was ''literally'' designed to seal lightning-oriented Heavenly me, not earth-oriented one..." "The second method is to modify the Ancient Furnace. It is more difficult to do but better for Gnome''s fire progeny." [This...] [You''re actually doing so much for a copy of your Spiritual me?] Baek Ain smiled, "Don''t be like that, Alicia." "Gnome is my loyal partner, just like you." "It''s like a pet." [No way! Does that mean I''m a pet to you?] Alicia gasped in shock. "I..." Baek Ain facepalmed. "Come on, you should get what I mean." [I don''t get it...] She teased in a lower voice. Baek Ain snorted and ignored Alicia''s teasing, focusing all his attention on the Ancient Furnace. After mapping every Dou Saint''s mark, Baek Ain drew his de and shed the air. It''s invisible, but Baek Ain''s Ashen God''s Eyes can see the Dou Saint''s marks crumbled like sliced papers. He snapped his finger to summon Golden Crow''s me and modified the Ancient Furnace using the Ancient Refining Technique. An hourter, Baek Ain wiped a single bead of sweat on his forehead and stared at the Ancient Furnace proudly. "Done." [Name: Zen Kun''s Furnace] [Type: Ancient Artifact] [Grade: SSS] [Description: One of Zen Kun''s Heavenly Series, this Ancient Furnace was ''meticulously'' made with meteorites from the upper realm and intended to refine artifacts with Spiritual me. Damaged and ruined, a young genius fixed Zen Kun''s Furnace and modified it] [Refiner''s Vessel, increase the sess rate of refining artifacts by 300%] [Earth''s Core, increase the sess of refining materials with earth and fire elements by 300%] [Home of Earth Spirits, increase the living space''sfort for the earth-oriented and fire-oriented spirits] Baek Ain patted the Ancient Furnace and mumbled, "This should do for now. I don''t think the Burning me Valley needs a better artifact than this." [Obviously] [It''s overkill, to be honest] [With Zen Kun''s Furnace, the Burning me Valley should have raised in prominence after a few years] "Well, such a prominence didn''t sh with my n." Baek Ain returned with a chuckle. After meeting with the Tang n''s youngdy yesterday, Baek Ain began spreading his parasite spores to the Burning me Valley and slowly put everyone under his control. So, if the Burning me Valley gets more powerful, Baek Ain will like it even more. Ancestor Huo Yun appeared in the courtyard and saw the fixed Ancient Furnace. "Such a marvelous work, Junior Lin. No, Grandmaster Lin, your mastery of the Ancient Refining Technique is superb!" Heplimented Baek Ain. Baek Ain waved his hand casually, "This much is nothing." "I have adjusted the Ancient Furnace to amodate the Earthly Four-Colored Spirit me. Feel free to let it live inside the Ancient Furnace and eat the Inner Fire Veins'' excess energy to grow." "You what??" Ancestor Huo Yun''s eyes widened in disbelief. Adjusting Ancient Artifacts requires a deep understanding of the Ancient Refining Techniques from the Ancient Era, which is tied to one''s talent toprehend countless material-processing methods. Ancestor Huo Yun is under the impression that Baek Ain is a monstrous genius. But it seems he has still underestimated him. He always thought a genius that''s beyond this era doesn''t exist. That''s until he met Baek Ain! Unknown to Ancestor Huo Yun, Baek Ain barely reveals his powers. If Baek Ain wanted to, modifying a pocket dimension (secret realm) isn''t out of the picture. Unfortunately, he was toozy. There are also many better things he could put his effort into. For example, Baek Ain could make new Low-Tier Constetions. "Anyway, how is your condition, Elder?" Baek Ain asked Ancestor Huo Yun. Ancestor Huo Yun grinned, "I''m close to full recovery. Your medicine pill is very effective in healing my old wounds." "Aih, not only you''re a master in Ancient Refining, but also a master in Alchemy." "Gods put too much talent on you." "Well, They are clearly not putting enough." Baek Ain chuckled in amusement. Ancestor Huo Yunughed out loud before shamelessly asking Baek Ain to teach Tang Huo''er. Of course, Baek Ain tactfully rejected it because Tang Huo''er had epted Luo Bingbing as her master. In fact, the achievement Tang Huo''er would reach under Luo Bingbing''s tutge wouldn''t be inferior. ''It''s time to do another Daily Sign-In.'' Baek Ain thought while feeling the sunlight above him. "Elder, I will rest for now." "See youter." Baek Ain excused himself and walked for the Inner Fire Veins before returning to his residence. Ancestor Huo Yun watched Baek Ain''s back and sighed, "They say the next generation will always surpass the previous one. It''s one of the never-ending cycles in life." "But I think it would end soon because I couldn''t imagine anyone surpassing him." ... Baek Ain arrived at the Inner Fire Veins and frowned because the aura of chance had weakened. Well, he already signed in three times here. [Ding! You have Signed to the Inner Fire Veins!] [You have received the following rewards...] [4x Fractured Crown Piece(A+), 11x Drop of Vermillion Bird''s Impure Blood(S), 3x Fire God''s Crystal(Low)] "Damn, there is a time when I could be wrong." Baek Ain couldn''t help but mutter. "I got thest four Fractured Crown Pieces, more Vermillion Bird''s Impure Blood, and three more Fire God''s Crystals(Low)." "Hmm, I should finish the quest, right?" [Yes, Host] [Objective: Collect Fractured Crown Pieces and restore them to their original state(100/100)] [Reforming the Fractured Crown Pieces...] [Ding! You have received Fire Emperor''s Crown(SS+)] [Ding! You have finished a quest!] [Ding! You have been rewarded with 1x Fire God''s Crystal(High)] Baek Ain watched the Fractured Crown Piecese out of his inventory and merge into one. The end product is an overpowering crown of fiery red crystal with a halo-like light above it. "Let''s check it-!" Before Baek Ain could check the information of Fire Emperor''s Crown, a new system screen suddenly appeared before his hazel-gold eyes. [Ding! You have triggered a hidden quest] [Fire Emperor''s Royal Tomb!] Chapter 221: Heaven Genesis World Chapter 221: Heaven Genesis World --- Chapter 218 --- Why did this happen? This question struck Baek Ain''s mind right now. Several unknown experts from this universe surrounded Baek Ain, like a group of lions to a deer. They are strong, and Baek Ain has to admit that. One of them is a man who models a blue robe as he looks down on Baek Ain, "Hmm, since when did a weakling enter the Saint zed Heaven?" "I couldn''t tell your true cultivation, but your Genesis Qi is very faint..." "Then, you must be an initial Divine Dwelling Realm."Baek Ain was puzzled by the blue-robed man''s words. Saint zed Heaven? Genesis Qi? Divine Dwelling Realm? What are these? ''Alicia, help me out here.'' Baek Ain put on a helpless expression. [Calm down, Host. I''m currently scanning the world and gathering the necessary information] [Scanning...] [Condensing...] [Transferring...] Baek Ain felt an impulse in his head and received information about the world he traveled into. The world he traveled into is called Heaven Genesis World or Tianyuan World. It isposed of Nine Heavens. The tyrannical race called Saint Race owns three, while the other six are ''unnaturally'' shared by various species. Well, most inhabitants are humans. Their cultivation systems are simr to the Great Thousand World, except for thest stage, where the 3rd, the 2nd, and 1st Sequence of Gods could only exist one at a time. They are cultivating Genesis Qi, which can temper one''s body, cultivation, and soul. There are nine realms with an apex stage above them, like cultivating in the Great Thousand World. The highest existence here is Sequence Gods, while the ''strongest'' existence in the Great Thousand World is The Great Ruler. The Heaven Genesis World''s nine cultivation realms are the Eight Great Meridians Awakening Realm, Qi Nourishing Realm, Heaven Gate Realm, Alpha-Origin Realm, Divine Dwelling Realm, Heavenly Sun Realm, Nascent Origin Realm, Law Domain Realm, Saint Realm, and God Realm. Funnily enough, the Dou Qi Continent is like a small dustpared to the Great Thousand World and Heaven Genesis World, which were ''actually'' neighbors in the same universe. Although the Heaven Genesis World is an alternative version, like the Battle Through the Heavens, those Dou Gods in the Dou Qi Continent amount to nothing here. Even the Great Ruler Experts cannot amount to Sequence Gods of Heaven Genesis Realm. The Great Ruler isparable to the Saint Realm of Heaven Genesis World. Baek Ain, a Dou Saint, is only equivalent to the peak Earth Sovereign. As a cold reminder, the Earth Sovereign Realm is 2.5 realms lower than the Great Ruler. So, vice versa. Baek Ain''s strength here is staying between the Divine Dwelling Realm and the Heavenly Sun Realm. And that''s only by essence. Baek Ain''s weak foundations are many times weaker than these monstrous natives! In short, Baek Ain is very weak. As for location, Baek Ain entered the Fire Emperor''s Royal Tomb with the help of the Fire Emperor''s Crown. This ce is a secret realm that formed in the Saint zed Heaven, or Sixth Heaven. Thankfully, Saint zed Realm doesn''t belong to the tyrannical Saint Race and is under the jurisdiction of Crimson Genesis Alliance. Crimson Genesis Alliance is friendly toward humans and the Genesis Beast races. Still, we shouldn''t discount the fact evil people exist everywhere. It also means the Fire Emperor ascended to the Heaven Genesis World from the lower ne instead of going to the Great Thousand World and bing an expert here. Yup, unbelievable. No wonder Alicia said Tou She Ancient God couldn''t touch even the coat of Fire Emperor. "Hey, why haven''t you said anything? Are you a mute?" A feminine voice echoed in the seashore. The person who said that was a prude-lookingdy in a pink-white robe. Baek Ain could feel their gazes prating his back, causing him to smile weakly. He raised his hands and finally replied with a slight act, "M-My name is Lin Feng." Yup, better be cautious than dead. "Lin Feng, that''s such amon name..." Thedy in a pink-white robemented. "So, little brother, where are youing from?" Baek Ain put on an awkward expression, "I... Would you believe me if I said I got lost in space?" "Pfft!" "HAHAHA~!" "Lost in space, he said~!" Theyughed at Baek Ain like what he said was the biggest joke ever. Even the blue-clothed man, who questioned Baek Ain earlier, couldn''t help but cover his mouth and chuckle in amusement. "Little Brother, if you want to lie, at least make it believable." Thedy in a pink-white robe giggled. "There is no way a weak Divine Dwelling Realm like you could enter this secret realm with a spatial transmission." "This ce is called Heavenly Fire Prison Secret Realm, made by the infamous Fire Roc Saint." "And you need a qualification, or what I called a key, to enter it." "Just you know, only zed Roc Pce could give this key." "Now, the question is..." Her eyes locked on Baek Ain''s face, "What kind of key do you have to allow entrance from another ce?" "Don''t be shy, do tell this older sister." Baek Ain shook his head mentally because being called little brother or anything young felt nostalgic. Of course, it was understandable for these people because, to them, he was only a kid. Since they are above the Divine Dwelling Realm, their lifespans are over 5,000 years, though they might not be that old. With that in mind, Baek Ain started brewing a n in his head and used the Chaotic Mask of the Jester. He slowly gritted his teeth to arouse their curiosity and said, "I''m the Zero Disciple of the Fire Emperor!" After saying that, theughter abruptly stopped. The blue-clothed mannded before Baek Ain''s eyes and shook his shoulders slightly, "What did you say earlier?" "Tell me again!" "I''m the Zero Disciple of the Fire Emperor." Baek Ain maintained his calmness and repeated his words earlier. Everyone gasped and looked at Baek Ain in horror. "Impossible, I thought it was only a rumor." Thedy in a pink-white robe covered her mouth in disbelief. "The Zero Disciple. The unattainable head disciple position in the zed Roc Pce." "Handsome Little Brother, y-you can''t speak a random nonsense like this." "Only someone with the long-gone Fire Roc Saint''s Crown could say such-!" Before she could finish her words, she saw Baek Ain wearing a crown of fiery red crystal with a halo-like light above it. Everyone''s eyes and mouths are wide open. The blue-clothed man let go of Baek Ain''s shoulders and bowed his body in a perfect ny-degree, "Please forgive my rudeness, Your Highness, Zero Disciple!" "Please forgive our rudeness, Your Highness, Zero Disciple!" Thedy in a pink-white robe and others also bowed to Baek Ain. Baek Ain was puzzled by their reactions. [Well, I didn''t expect Fire Emperor''s Crown to have such an effect...] Alicia was speechless by this sight. [You''re right, Host] [It might as well be an SSS+ Grade Item] Meanwhile, Baek Ain kept a t expression and asked, "Since you recognized this crown, does that mean this Fire Emperor is still alive?" "About that..." The blue-clothed man hesitated for a second. "The Fire Roc Saint passed away 3,000 years ago. He died at the hands of Saint Race, but his descendants and legacy still live on as the ze Roc Royal Family and zed Roc Pce." "In fact, these two are closely tied to Heavenly Fire Prison Secret Realm and act as guardians that monitor it 24/7." "There are actually rumors that Fire Roc Saint wasn''t from the Heaven Genesis World, and he left behind words for everyone a few months before his death." "One day, my legacy disciple. He, who wears a fiery red crown made by my younger self, woulde and avenge the unfairness I faced in this world!" "Did he also leave behind the crown''s picture or something?" Baek Ain instinctively touches the Fire Emperor''s Crown on his head. "Yes." The blue-clothed man replied positively. "And it looks exactly like the one you wear." "But how could you have known this one was real?" "Your Highness, please don''t insult our intelligence. A counterfeit Fire Roc Saint''s Crown won''t let someone enter Heavenly Fire Prison Secret Realm, and I''m sure no one entered before us..." "The answer is clear. You''re indeed the Fire Roc Saint''s Zero Disciple!" Baek Ain sucked a deep breath and thought, ''What should I do next...'' "Um, are you guys perhapsing here for the Fire Emperor-! I mean, the Fire Roc Saint''s Legacy?" The blue-clothed manughed nervously, "We wouldn''t dare, Zero Disciple. Fire Roc Saint''s Legacy is yours." "We are here to hunt Rank 6 Genesis Beasts." "If you want, we can escort you to the Fire Roc Saint''s Royal Tomb." Baek Ain narrowed his eyes, "Why should I trust you?" Since the situation has changed, Baek Ain decided to pressure these people a little. The blue-clothed man paled, "Please don''t say such a scary joke, Your Highness." "In the Heavenly Fire Prison Secret Realm, the wearer of Fire Roc Saint''s Crown is nearly invisible. If we dare to harm you, the killing arrays left behind by the Fire Roc Saint would have burned us to dust." "I see..." Baek Ain felt the Fire Emperor''s Crown was more overpowered than he thought. "What is your name?" The blue-clothed man cleared his throat and introduced himself, "My name is Chu Ming, Your Highness. My Chu n is within the top hundred earth ranking in Saint ze Heaven." ''I didn''t ask for your n, though.'' Baek Ain gave him a weird look. "Well, Chu Ming. Nice to meet you." "My name is Lin Feng. I introduced myself earlier." "For now... Let''s talk while you and your teams escort me to the Fire Roc Saint''s Tomb." "Understood!" Chu Ming sighed in relief inside. He gave hispanions a sign and told them to enter a defensive formation to protect Baek Ain. "Your Highness, please follow me." He made a friendly gesture. "Mm." Baek Ain is still vignt to them and walked slowly. Chapter 222: Heaven Genesis World鈥檚 Supression

Chapter 222: Heaven Genesis World''s Supression

--- Chapter 219 --- As Chu Ming and his teammates escorted Baek Ain toward the Fire Roc Saint''s Tomb, he also learned more about the Heaven Genesis World from them. Yes, Alicia did transfer the necessary knowledge into Baek Ain''s head, but she didn''t give him knowledge about the recent events and what actually happened to the Fire Emperor. Apparently, the Fire Emperor''s name became famous after his rise one thousand years ago. He appeared out of nowhere and dominated the Sixth Heaven. After a few hundred years, he became a saint with his strange Genesis Qi Cultivation Art and stood high as the guardian of humanity against the tyrannical Saint Race. The more Baek Ain heard about it, the more fascinated he became. He also bes excited to see what kind of legacy the Fire Emperor has for him-! No, he should have called him the Fire Roc Saint here. "Captain Ming, there is a horde of Copper-Headed Bisons ahead!" Said thedy in a pink-white robe. Her name is Jing Nuyan, if Baek Ain wasn''t wrong. Jing Nuyan is a sensory-type fighter. Her cultivation technique revolved around sound and wind movement, which allowed her to detect the iing Genesis Beast Horde. Chu Ming frowned at her words. He nced at Baek Ain and worriedly exined, "Your Highness, Copper-headed Bison are Rank 5 Genesis Beasts. Although they aren''t a problem for my team, we should make a long detour because we can''t protect you while we fight." Chu Ming is not looking down on Baek Ain. But they really couldn''t protect him while fighting hundreds of Genesis Beasts. Baek Ain curved his lips into a smile, ''Well, It''s been a while since I became a heavy burden for others.'' He remembered the good old days when Lan Rou had to drag him to the training ground. At the time, he just transmigrated into the Alternative Battle Through the Heaven World. ''Alicia.'' [Yes, Host?] Baek Ain closed his eyes and asked, ''Even though Dou Qi is weaker, my martial technique and skills are working fine, right?'' [Yup. However, I don''t guarantee those martial techniques are working 100% like the way you used them in Alternative Battle Through the Heaven Word] [Let''s not count the cruel disparity between Dou Qi Continent and Heaven Genesis World. The difference between Dou Qi and Genesis Qi alone is too big] [Weak martial technique might not pass through] ''That''s more than enough.'' Baek Ain opened his eyes, revealing a pair of hazel-gold eyes crackling with white lightning. "Your Highness?" Chu Ming thought he had offended Baek Ain and paled a little. Baek Ain ignored Chu Ming and stretched his body extensively. Like, he really warmed up for the iing fight. Dum! Dum! DUM! ROOARR~! The sound of heavy steps entered everyone''s ears. "Just focus on your own thing. I want to test myself for a bit." Baek Ain suddenly said. "Don''t worry, I know how to retreat when things are too dangerous." "This..." Chu Ming and his teammates were speechless. However, they couldn''t do anything about Baek Ain''s stubborn decision and followed his words. Chu Ming gritted his teeth helplessly and ordered his teammates to enter a formation, which acts as a shield for Baek Ain. They cannot afford to get Baek Ain injured in the Heavenly Fire Prison Secret Realm. If Baek Ain died, they would also get buried in this realm. To their surprise, Baek Ain didn''t charge at the Copper-headed Bisons recklessly. He''s walking with his hazel-gold eyes focused on the horde like a hunter who patiently stalks his prey. A long white spear appeared on his left hand and released a faint hum of electricity. [Lightning Cmity Divine Art - First Layer: Lightning Armor] ''White Lightning?'' Chu Ming''s face shed with surprise. "What Genesis Qi Cultivation Art did he cultivate actually?" "Iing!" Jing Nuyan''s shout awakened everyone from their stupor. Copper-headed Bison arerge Genesis Beasts. They are over four meters tall and six or seven meters long with bulging bodies, green furs, strong limbs, and copper-colored curved horns, which is how they got their name. Baek Ain''s heart throbbed in excitement. Even from afar, he could feel that Copper-headed Bison were above his base strength. [Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique] [Ashen God''s Eyes] Baek Ain felt the thunderous enhancement weakened in the Heaven Genesis World and only increased his physical strength by 10%. "Haha." He chuckled helplessly and kicked the ground. However, he also discovered that the lightning in his body was ten times heavier and difficult to control. Heavy lightning might sound weird, but that''s how Baek Ain felt in this situation. [Spatial Jump!] Baek Ain tried to use his fundamental skill and was surprised that the teleportation range didn''t even reach thirty meters. It feels like chains attached to his body. "What the..." [It''s Realm Suppression, Host] [Since you''re from the lower ne, you will awfully weakened until you adapted to the Heaven Genesis World''s Atmosphere] "Tell me that earlier, Alicia!" He stumbled awkwardly in the air and was about to get hit by Copper-headed Bison''s horns. "YOUR HIGHNESS!" Chu Ming, Jing Nuyan, and others panicked. [Ultra Instinct] Baek Ain''s body moved on its own unnaturally, and his left hand swatted the white spear to stab the Copper-headed Bison''s eyes, making the Genesis Beast cry in pain. "This, this is..." Chu Ming couldn''t believe his eyes. He and others are sure that Baek Ain couldn''t dodge that attack. The gap between Baek Ain and the Copper-headed Bison''s horns is less than a hair. Nevertheless, Baek Ain dodged with inhuman reaction speed and flung an immacte counterattack! Chu Ming has witnessed many fighters and survived countless life-and-death situations. Yet he had never seen someone fight like they were courting death. Baek Ain''s muscles flexed as he imbued de and Spear Intent into his white spear. He dragged the spear out and split the Copper-headed Bison''s head into two. Yes, his Martial Intent hasn''t changed at all. It doesn''t get weakened like his Lightning Cmity Divine Art. It is good news. [Ding! You have killed Rank 5 Genesis Beast] [Soul Protection(Unknown) triggered] [You have shed with Copper-headed Bison''s Soul and emerged victorious] [Ding! Your soul has be slightly stronger] [You have obtained a Passive Skill: Copper Force(F)] [Ten Rings of Divine Blood Diagram has absorbed Genesis Beast''s Blood and grown slightly stronger] [Host has received +1 Ancient Mammoths Strength] [Physical Force: 2,001 Ancient Mammoths'' Strength] Baek Ain stood on the Genesis Beast''s corpse and frowned because he didn''t feel much stronger. In fact, his physical strength is weakened by 90% here. The status panel described Baek Ain as possessing 2,001 Ancient Mammoths'' strength, but he could only use 10% of it. That''s like 200 Ancient Mammoths or roughly 2,000 tons of physical force. Baek Ain breathed in, "Alicia, shut the notifications. I''m going to focus on hunting these Genesis Beasts." [Understood!] Alicia responded with an excited tone. It''s been a while since her Host could go all out! Baek Ain nced to the right and saw hundreds of Copper-headed Bison charging at me. "Come on, amuse me!" He roared with a grin. After that, Baek Ain exploded with extreme speed and created several afterimages. His white spear danced beautifully, leaving an illusion of a mighty White Tiger pouncing at a herd of Bison. Chu Ming was amazed by what he saw. "W-White Tiger..." "Was Your Highness Ling Feng part of the Divine Tiger n? But I don''t remember Divine Tiger n using Lightning Qi Cultivation Art as they are more known for their Metal Qi Cultivation Art." "Ah." Then, Chu Ming realized his negligence. "What are you guys waiting for? Charge and attack the herd!" He shouted at his teammates. Chu Ming and his teammates moved, helping Baek Ain. Even though Baek Ain is strong, his energy consumption is massive. That''s why he didn''t use any fancy technique and only the firstyer of Lightning Cmity Divine Art. All this time, Baek Ain only used his powerful physique. Yes, the one thing he could still be proud of in the Heaven Genesis World. After thirty minutes, theypletely wiped the herd. Chu Ming and others sighed in relief, looking at the schrly-clothed man ahead. They shivered at the sight of his blood-soaked hair and face. There is no way this man is a Divine Dwelling Expert. He''s a monster! Unknown to them, Baek Ain is severely limited in strength and options by the Heaven Genesis World''s natural suppression. He couldn''t unleash his full strength. Baek Ain''s breathing was rough, and his bloody hands trembled in exhaustion and thrill. "Yes, this is the feeling." Baek Ain couldn''t help but grin. "The feeling of pressure, boiling blood, and imminent breakthrough." "Haha, Dou God? Fuck them, this is the key to be a True God!" Chapter 223: Golden Crow鈥檚 Primordial Spirit, the Forgotten Tenth Sun!

Chapter 223: Golden Crow''s Primordial Spirit, the Forgotten Tenth Sun!

--- Chapter 220 --- Baek Ain grabbed a cool beverage from his inventory and satiated his thirst. It''s been since he was this worked up because the Alternative Battle Through the Heaven Realm didn''t put much challenge for him. Not to mention, the harvest he got from these Copper-headed Bison is bountiful. One more positive point about the Heaven Genesis World is that he wouldn''tck things to farm. Unlike the Dou Qi Continent, Baek Ain didn''tck Dou Saints or Dou Gods to ughter in the Heaven Genesis World. "Your Highness..." Chu Ming approached Baek Ain with a revered look on his face. He didn''t expect Baek Ain to be this strong. Well, he didn''t notice how tired Baek Ain was. Baek Ain burned the blood off himself and nced at Chu Ming, "What is the matter?" "Is there something on my face?" Chu Ming awkwardly coughed, "No, I''m admiring your Martial Technique." "If I may know, do you have a rtionship with the Divine Tiger n?" Baek Ain tilted his head, "Divine Tiger n? I don''t have any rtion with such a n." "Though, I have the blessing of the Divine White Tiger." Chu Ming''s eyes widened in disbelief. The blessing that Baek Ain talked about is Genesis Roots, which is also known as the Divine Blessing Destiny. It is an extremely rare blessing given by Heaven and Earth to ''extremely'' talented individuals. These individuals would absolutely be elites of elites no matter where they are. The blessing grants them great luck, divine protection, and a firm foundation for future cultivation. Chu Ming has heard about this legend but has never seen it himself. The folk legend said those with Genesis Roots also obtained Genesis Qi aligned with their blessing, a unique attribute even rarer than Elemental Genesis Qi. For example, if you gained the blessing of a dragon, you''d get or develop Dragon Qi. Chu Ming witnessed Baek Ain''s fight earlier, and he was sure this schr-looking man had Tiger Qi. Such a fierceness actually hidden by his aloof disposition. "Your Highness, you''re the most talented person I''ve ever seen. I admire you!" Chu Ming couldn''t help but sing his praise. Baek Ain was confused by Chu Ming''s nonsense. He shrugged and said, "I wanted to meditate for a minute or two. Can you help me dissect raw materials from these Copper-headed Bison?" "It''s my pleasure." Chu Ming happily responded. After that, Chu Ming told his teammates to harvest raw materials from the Genesis Beast''s corpses. They were confused by hismand, but when he told them about Baek Ain, who asked for it, they were more than happy to help. [Wow, new fans, you haven''t stayed in the Heaven Genesis World for an hour. Your charm is unrivaled, Host!] Alicia mimicked Chu Ming''s tone earlier. Baek Ain rolled his eyes at this system and sat somewherefortable to meditate. He inhaled and exhaled rhythmically, feeling the new change in his energy veins(pathways). Thud! "Huh?" Baek Ain gasped all of a sudden. Baek Ain felt his chest was hot. He groaned and spewed a mouthful of blood on the spot. Caw~! A cry of a bird echoed from his soul. It was a majestic bird with three legs, golden feathers, and crimson-red eyes. The surrounding temperature suddenly rose. Baek Ain couldn''t do anything and was set aze with a golden me. ... Baek Ain''s inner realm. Baek Ain opened his eyes and saw himself in the starry sky. A giant ball of me, the sun, red at him. The sun is the Three-Legged Golden Crow, a primordial beast that he was familiar with due to his foundation cultivation technique, the Record of Burning World. "What happened? Why did the Record of Burning World be this restless?" Baek Ain was confused. Something like this has never happened before. "I''ve trained the Record of Burning World for years and even reached the maximum mastery possible. It was to the point where I needed to make new moves revolving around the existing ten stages." "Everything is fine..." "Until Heaven Genesis World." Baek Ain''s eyes lit up in realization. At the same time, the bright golden sun before him expanded rapidly and became a pulsating domain of heat. Baek Ain couldn''t even see the end of it. Cracks! Cracks appeared one after another on the sun''s surface, which sounds weird but actually true. Like an egg about to hatch, Baek Ain witnessed a crimson-red eye peering from the crack. Caw~! An undisguised cry of joy came from the crack. Baek Ain felt the connection and couldn''t help but smile, "I see..." "So, you''re the Primordial Spirit of Three-Legged Golden Crow that I indirectly cultivated all this time." "Haha, to think, even a Cultivation Technique-! No, a Profound Art could even form a spirit." "Interesting, very interesting." He rubbed his chin in wonder. Caw~! The primordial spirit released another cry. "Come again? You''reining that I haven''t given you proper food all this time because Dou Qi sucks..." Baek Ain was speechless. You just awakened and are so demanding already. Also, Baek Ain just got into the Heaven Genesis World, a very suitable environment for training the Record of Burning World. Caw~! Caw~! The primordial spirit kept urging Baek Ain to change from cultivating Dou Qi to Genesis Qi, which is more rich and tasty. After that, it could escape its shell and be a genuine Three-Legged Golden Crow. Baek Ain''s mouth twitched slightly, "If I do that, I will be abandoning Dou Qi. It is like throwing away my hard work all these years." Caaaa~! Azy cry came from the primordial spirit. "You will help me convert Dou Qi? But you wanted 20% of it to speed up your awakening." No, you''re just greedy. Baek Ain thought about the pros and cons. Yes, being in the Heaven Genesis World really opened his eyes. Technically speaking, changing Dou Qi to Genesis Qi is beneficial for Baek Ain''s future growth. Genesis Qi might not be as strong as Profound Energy from Against the God, where the Record of Burning World originated, but Baek Ain knew it was better than Dou Qi. Dou Qi is still a lower ne energy at the end of the day. It doesn''t even hold a candle against the Spiritual Energy that Luo Binging used and Genesis Qi from this world. The decision shouldn''t be that hard. ''Was I too sentimental?'' Baek Ain thought to himself. The answer is yes. Baek Ain has experienced 100 reincarnations, and all of them always portray him using Dou Qi, which is the foundation of his greatness. The value in Baek Ain''s heart is more than the energy to cultivate. However, good things always have to end when they can''t keep up with Baek Ain''s progression anymore. "Fine, let''s do this." Baek Ain''s eyes gained burning determination. As long as he could reach a higher realm, casting aside Dou Qi is nothing. Caw~! Caw~! Caw~!! The primordial spirit happily chirped. Baek Ain felt another burst of heat from his chest. He groaned and felt the Golden Crow''s Blessing Tattoo burn throughout his entire being. His soul. His body. His spirit. And his will was baptized by the majestic golden light. The starry space is engulfed by infinite heat, reducing those weak stars into nothing but ashes. Only the Ron Constetion, a low-tier constetion that Baek Ain nurtured before going to the Fire Emperor''s Royal Tomb, survived this catastrophe. It remained in the corner of Baek Ain''s soul, hovering with a demonic darkness aura. ... Back to the Outside World. Chu Ming and others are busy harvesting raw materials from Genesis Beast''s corpses. These menial tasks are ''usually''pleted slowly to ensure quality, but they do it like no tomorrow because they need to escort Baek Ain after this. Not to mention, there are too many Copper-headed Bison for them to handle. Jing Nuyan wiped her sweaty forehead and said, "Is it just me, or the Heavenly Fire Prison Secret Realm is bing hotter?" "You''re probably exhausted." Chu Mingmented with a chuckle. "The Heavenly Fire Prison Secret Realm has been hot all year long. It''s always been like this for three hundred years. The Fire Roc Saint created it that way." "Even if you say so, it''s not this hot earlier..." Jing Nuyanined unhappily with a pout. "Haha..." Everyoneughed at her. But then, they stopped awkwardly when a golden ray burst out behind them. "That direction..." Everyone swallowed their saliva nervously. Crap, they forgot about that abnormality. Baek Ain is currently like the incarnation of the golden sun. His body is flickering white and gold, and his eyes brightened in luminescent red. A golden crow tattoo appeared on his chest and spread all over his body, bing one with him. BOOOOOOOOM!!! The ground and air exploded. Storms swept over everything around Baek Ain and reduced them to ashes. Fortunately, this only affects everything around the one-hundred-meter radius of Baek Ain. Even then, Chu Ming and his teammates felt like they were dried out and about to be ashes outside that fiery domain. [Ding! You have unlocked Golden Crow''s Heavenly Secret: The Forgotten Tenth Sun!] Chapter 224: Baek Ain鈥檚 Genesis Transformation

Chapter 224: Baek Ain''s Genesis Transformation

--- Chapter 221 --- Baek Ain''s body hovered and became the literal center of the Golden Crow''s Forgotten Tenth Sun. Ten mighty suns used to live in the sky, but their excessive energy caused the mortal realm to dry out. The sea evaporates, and the ground is unable to be nted. People are suffering, but none dared to anger the ten suns because they are the descendants of the Jade Emperor. That''s until a legendary warrior, Hou Yi, shot down nine suns, leaving only one to shine in the day and whimpering in fear at night. The Forgotten Tenth Sun is a mischievous descendant of a ruler. It perished long ago due to great dimensional war andpped countless dimensions before rebirthing as the Primordial Spirit. And Baek Ain is going to be its master and host. Baek Ain roared in pain because of the Body Metamorphosis. He was used to pain, but getting your body reconstructed is not an everyday event. He gritted his teeth and felt every skin, flesh, bones, and blood rapidly transformed under the Primordial Star. At the same time, Baek Ain''s cultivation base also rapidly decreased from the Dou Saint Realm to the Disciple before eventually disappearing into nothingness. Once again, Baek Ain sensed the familiar emptiness. He used to feel like this before cultivating Dou Qi and living as an ordinary graduate on earth. He was content with his life at the time. He had enough fortune to live old and everything. Well, except for loving partners. Ever since Baek Ain met Yafei that day with her red panties in his hand, he knew his life would change forever and be more colorful. A massive yet wonderful change, if he had to say. Soon, the emptiness inside Baek Ain filled again. A spark appeared in Baek Ain''s stomach and gradually grew into a ball of golden me. It expanded and expanded before eventually bing a revolving golden gxy. This golden gxy-like is none other than Qi Dwelling, something everyone in the Heaven Genesis World has. The only difference is their quality. Colorless is the lowest, followed by azure, purple, and the highest, golden-colored Qi Dwelling. Still, Baek Ain''s Qi Dwelling is ''seemingly'' made of pure gold and a hint of redness that transpires by the Golden Crow''s me. Genesis Qi was sucked by Baek Ain''s body greedily, filling every crevice inside him. Sparks started appearing around the Qi Dwelling and turned into stars. Among the many stars, eight stars lit up based on Baek Ain''s Eight Great Meridians. They are the pathways Genesis Qi used to move around Baek Ain''s body. With them on, Baek Ain has entered the Eight Great Meridian Awakening Realm. [Ding! You have reached the peak of Eight Great Meridian Awakening Realm] Of course, this is from over. Dou Qi might be a lower ne energy, but Baek Ain has too much when refining them. If we use Dou Saint as a measurement, Baek Ain has 10,000 Dou Saints'' worth of energy. And that trantes to how much Genesis Qi he''d get from this transformation process. The changes happened again, and it was Baek Ain''s Qi Dwelling. The Qi Dwelling grew again, shing golden light that made the gxy brighter! Yes, this is the sign of the middle Qi Nourishing Realm. Also, it''s a critical phase where Baek Ain needs to form his Qi Pce. A pce made of Genesis Qi manifested above Baek Ain''s golden gxy and became more solid as Baek Ain''s cultivation base reached the peak of the Qi Nourishing Realm. A lingering golden fiery aura shed around Baek Ain''s Qi Pce, which indicates it is of the highest quality. [Ding! You have reached the peak Qi Nourishing Realm] Baek Ain shed with divine light and reached a new realm. The Heaven Gate Realm. In this realm, one''s potential and strength are ''actually'' measured by Genesis Qi Pir. The taller, the better. BOOOOM! Genesis Qi Pir manifested outside Baek Ain''s body and soared to the sky. Not only is his Genesis Qi Pir pure, but it is also thicker than a mountain. Chu Ming and others observed from afar and were frightened by the sight of Baek Ain''s Genesis Qi Pir. A ''normal'' yuan master, when achieving a breakthrough, only reaches 20 feet, while those who have opened a Golden Qi Dwelling can attain between 200 and 300 feet. However, the problem is that Chu Ming couldn''t see the end of Baek Ain''s Genesis Qi Pir. 4 It''s over one thousand feet over the clouds. It looks like the pir supporting heaven! Gulp! "What kind of a being he actually is..." Chu Ming started to think that Baek Ain wasn''t human. [Ding! You have reached the peak of Heaven Gate Realm] Baek Ain slowly regained his consciousness and felt a tug in his soul. He saw a smaller version of himself, hugging his knees in a golden capsule. He has obtained the basic information of Heaven Genesis World and knows his soul would be a Divine Soul. The Divine Soul is the Spiritual Core of Yuan Master, which allows him to stay alive even if his body gets destroyed. It is a weaker version of the Soul Protection Skill. Still, it''s beneficial. Baek Ain could train his soul this way. The Divine Soul also has realms of their own. They are Formless, Illusory, Corporeal, Materialization, God-Roaming, and Saint. At the moment, Baek Ain''s Divine Soul has reached the early third stage, entry of the Materialization Realm. Around this time, Baek Ain''s Heaven Gate Realm is ''fully'' condensed. His Qi Dwelling, Qi Pce, Cultivation Art, and Divine Soul umted and permitted him to enter the Quasi Alpha-Origin Realm. Baek Ain had to discern Alpha-Origin Heaven, a separate dimension the divine soul can sense. Inside it is Alpha-Origin Qi, which could nourish one''s Genesis Qi further. Alpha-Origin Qi also made Genesis Qi more powerful. Baek Ain naturally felt countless entrances to the Alpha-Origin Heaven and instinctively absorbed Alpha-Origin Qi, ascending to the Alpha-Origin Realm. Then, Genesis Qi stars appear in Baek Ain''s Qi Dwelling. At first, it was only a few times, but then they appeared one after another and lit up the gxy. Since the Alpha-Origin Realm is separated into nine minoryers, the firstyer can keep thirty-five Genesis Qi stars and roughly double on the nextyer. Well, that''s for an ordinary Yuan Master. Baek Ain is an abnormality. His firstyer alone housed 100 Genesis Qi stars. The 2ndyer is 200 Genesis Qi stars. The 3rdyer is 400 Genesis Qi stars. The 4thyer is 800 Genesis Qi stars. The 5thyer is 1,600 Genesis Qi Stars. The 6thyer is 3,200 Genesis Qi stars. The 7thyer is 6,400 Genesis Qi stars. The 8thyer is 12,800 Genesis Qi stars. And finally, the finalyer. Baek Ain''s 9thyer could contain up to 100,000 Genesis Qi stars units. That''s just how monstrous he is. [Ding! You have reached the peak of Alpha-Origin Realm] But calm down. There is still the next realm. The Divine Dwelling Realm! It is a cultivation realm that Baek Ain gets mistaken for by Chu Ming and others. In the Divine Dwelling Realm, one must have Genesis Qi stars. The more, the better. And Baek Ain has over 100,000 units. However, Baek Ain also needs to have a Divine Establishment Rare Treasure. The treasure will allow him to transform his Qi Dwelling into Divine Dwelling and Qi Pce into Divine Pce. Fortunately, Baek Ain is an Ancient Refiner. "Hurry up, Master. Make a Natal Divine Tool so I can bind it to you and form Divine Pce for us!" An adorable voice echoed in Baek Ain''s soul. "Golden Crow?" Baek Ain tilted his head. "Yes, it''s me." "Hurry up!" Her adorable voice begged. "You have one hour, or you won''t be able to reach the Divine Dwelling Realm for a long time." "Well, challenge epted." Baek Ain smiled a little. Baek Ain used his Divine Soul outside, which looks like an ethereal copy of himself, and brought everything he had in the inventory. When he said everything, it was literally everything he could use. He has to make a masterpiece here. Baek Ain closed his eyes and activated Parallel Thinking to the limit. A sr re helped him, allowing him to refine all the material into one. A massive glob of essence floated before Baek Ain and his Divine Soul''s hand extended a hand. The essence condensed and slowly turned into a sun-like halo. [Ding! You have created your first EX-grade Masterpiece] [Please give it a name] Unfortunately, Baek Ain couldn''t relish his happiness. "Good job, leave the rest to me!" Baek Ain heard the Golden Crow talking. The sun-like halo entered Baek Ain''s body. It linked itself with his Divine Soul and ascended his cultivation for the better. His Qi Dwelling rapidly spun, evolving into a Divine Dwelling. It is triple, if not quadruple in size. His Qi Pce also transformed into Divine Pce, expanding into a bigger and more majestic shape. [Forming a Divine Dwelling Halo...] [Ding! You have formed your 1st Divine Dwelling Halo: Nine Suns zing Halo(Mutated)!] A ring of light manifested behind Baek Ain. It was an intertwined twelve colors. They are emerald, vermillion, orange, blue, purple, pink, azure, white, ck, golden, silver, and ash. Overall, the golden color is the most pronounced in the Nine Suns zing Halo, which is understandable because it is ''actually'' based on the Three-Legged Golden Crow. [Ding! You have sessfully entered Initial - Divine Dwelling Realm] "I''m tired..." The Golden Crowined. "Master, I''m going to sleep... Don''t bother me for a day." "Yes, yes." Baek Ain helplessly responded. Baek Ain''s body returned to normal, and the surrounding heat dissipated. However, Baek Ain also realized Lin Feng''s cover was disabled. After all, he''s currently looking at the reflection of his ''real'' appearance on the system panel. But his appearance also changed drastically. Baek Ain had white hair and a handsome face before. But now, a few strands of Baek Ain''s hair have be golden, and his handsome face has be even more attractive. There is also a golden fire mark on his be. Heck! Even his ordinary robe has be a golden robe with a crow pattern on it. [Ding! Golden Crow''s Possession has evolved into Golden Crow''s Incarnation(EX)] [Ding! Golden Crow''s Divine me has evolved into Golden Crow''s True Divine me] [Due to unlocking the Forgotten Tenth Sun, you have obtained one perk and three new exclusive skills] [Perk - Three-Legged Golden Crow''s Bloodline] [Active Skill - Golden Crow''s Charred Talons] [Active Skill - Golden Crow''s Burning Wings] [Passive Skill - Golden Crow''s Combat Body] Baek Ain heaved a sigh of relief and fell to the charred ground. The sense of exhaustion also washed over his body. ''Exhausted. Damn, I''m exhausted.'' He slowly closed his eyes and fell asleep. Chapter 225: A Huge Gap Between Mud and Sky

Chapter 225: A Huge Gap Between Mud and Sky

--- Chapter 222 --- Baek Ain floated in the soft space for a while. And by the time Baek Ain awakened out of it, he met with the sight of a mutated mulberry tree. The tree is over fifteen feet with lush green leaves and several hanging golden mulberries, overshadowing his face from the artificial sun in the sky. ''Where am I?'' Baek Ain''s mind was in a jumble for a second. ''Ah, yes. I remember.'' ''I was still in the Heaven Genesis World and stayed in the Heavenly Prison Secret Realm to get into Fire Roc Saint''s Royal Tomb.'' ''After that... I awakened the Three-legged Golden Crow''s primordial spirit by chance and turned my cultivation method to Genesis Qi Cultivation.'' "Your Highness, you''re awake!" Baek Ain recognized Chu Ming''s voice and nced to the left, seeing Chu Ming and others sitting down for a meal. Baek Ain wanted to sit, but Jing Nuyan kept him down and said, "Pleasey down for a few more minutes, Your Highness. We didn''t know what happened to you, but we assume you have Qi Deviation." "Okay..." Baek Ain nced at Jing Nuyan and saw the slight blush on her cheeks. Well, it''s probably because of his face, which got baptized by the Golden Crow''s True Divine me. He could only chuckle helplessly because the Chaotic Mask of the Jester was ''indirectly'' canceled by the Golden Crow''s Transformation. Jing Nuyan worriedly checked Baek Ain''s pulse and mumbled, "I don''t feel any Qi Deviation. You should be fine, Your Highness. But my words still stand, so you shouldn''t get up for two more minutes." "I will bring you some medicinal brew you can drink in a second." "Nuyan is the healer of our team." Chu Ming came to Baek Ain''s side and chuckled at the over-enthusiasticdy. "She has been taking care of you for two hours." "Leader, I can hear you!" Jing Nuyan pouted while brewing a medicinal brew for Baek Ain. Chu Ming smiled weakly, "Well, just take my words earlier as nonsense." "You said two hours... Have I been sleeping that long?" Baek Ain couldn''t help but sigh. "Yes." Chu Ming nodded in confirmation. Baek Ain asked Alicia to show him the time limit for the quest and frowned slightly. Looking at the system panel, Baek Ain only has 20 hours left to find Fire Roc Saint''s Royal Tomb and get his inheritance. It''s not good. It means Baek Ain has stayed in the Heaven Genesis World for four hours. Chu Ming noticed Baek Ain''s sour expression and reassured him, "Don''t worry, Your Highness. We are halfway to the Fire Roc Saint''s Royal Tomb already." "We can reach the Royal Tomb in two more hours if we fly there." "But we didn''t fly before?" Baek Ain was confused awkwardly. Chu Ming coughed in embarrassment, "You see... I thought Your Highness wanted to take your time and enjoy the scenery, so we slowed down by walking on foot." Baek Ain was speechless, "So you''re saying we could save much more time earlier..." "It''s my fault! Your Highness, you can punish me, but please spare mypanions. They are innocent!" Chu Ming bowed to him. Baek Ain''s eyelid twitched slightly. He sighed, "Whatever." "After I regain some control, we will start moving again." "Yes, Your Highness!" Chu Ming responded excitedly. There is admiration in his tone, which confused Baek Ain more because this guy used to fear him. Unknown to Baek Ain, his show earlier gained more good points from Chu Ming and hispanions. After all, they have never seen such an abnormality in their lives. And a case like Baek Ain would always birth a new legend sooner orter. They couldn''t wait to see him shine like a star, like in a literal sense. After drinking Jing Nuyan''s medicinal brew, Baek Ain felt much better and sat on the ground cultivating the Record of Burning World. The boost Genesis Qi brings feels surreal for him because everything is just better. His sense was also sharper than ever before. Baek Ain essentially experienced a rebirth again. ''I felt like I could fight a hundred of my former self and win easily.'' Yes, that''s Baek Ain''s honest thought. Of course, Baek Ain hasn''t grasped his new strength at all. "Hey, If I''m not wrong, you guys areing here to hunt Rank 6 Genesis Beast. What kind of Genesis Beast exactly?" Baek Ain suddenly asked. Chu Ming rubbed his neck and answered, "About that..." "Our target is actually close to Rank 7." "It''s Thunderfire Dragonhawk. At their young phase, they are either mid or high Rank 6." "Thunderfire Dragonhawk, huh? Interesting." Baek Ain rubbed his chin. Chu Ming nced at hispanions and saw them nodding like hungry chickens. He smiled bitterly inside and continued, "Your Highness, the Thunderfire Dragonhawk''s next is close to the Fire Roc Saint''s Royal Tomb. In fact, they are the entrance guardians of the tomb." "You can watch us fight-!" "I''m in!" Baek Ain''s eyes lit up. "Okay, wait, what? I know you want to fight, but Thunderfire Dragonhawk is dangerous. They are Genesis Beast with a strong and rich draconic bloodline. And y-you''re just Initial Divine Dwelling Realm." Baek Ain was holding himself from drooling. To him, the Genesis Beast with a draconic bloodline is tonic. Why? Because Baek Ain possessed Ashen Behemoth''s Bloodline in his veins, and Behemoth''s prey is none other than the Dragon Race. He has reached a bottleneck in the bloodline department for a while, and a new nourishment just came to his front door. How could Baek Ain not be excited? "Are you looking down on me again?" Still, Baek Ain kept his hunger down and yed a stern character like a professional. "I didn''t dare, I didn''t dare, Your Highness." Chu Ming repeated foolishly. Chu Ming also wanted to see Baek Ain''s maximum prowess as the sight of Genesis Qi Pir earlier was still fresh in his mind. Not to mention, he saw a glimpse of twelve lights earlier. If Chu Ming''s guess was correct, that light must be Baek Ain''s Divine Dwelling Halo. Yes, a mutated one. And Chu Ming has never seen a twelve-colored Divine Dwelling Halo before. Even Chu Ming''s and hispanions'' Divine Dwelling Halo are only ordinary nine-colored. "I don''t care. I want to fight the Genesis Beast." Baek Ain demanded with a deep voice. "Yes, Your Highness." Chu Ming could only agree. Then, they are flying to their destination right away. Baek Ain felt awkward for a second. After all, flight in the Heaven Genesis World and Dou Qi Continent is different. One flies after reaching Dou King and forms Dou Qi Wings on the Dou Qi Continent. Meanwhile, one floats and genuinely flies here. Although one could only float briefly in the Heaven Gate Realm, a Yuan Cultivator doesn''t have a problem outspeeding a Dou Saint with pure flying speed upon reaching the Alpha-Origin Realm, and more so the Divine Dwelling Realm. The gap between flight methods is akin to mud and sky. "This is fun." Baek Ain watched Chu Ming and hispanions a few meters ahead. Baek Ain used Genesis Qi stars and elerated even more, leaving the sonic bomb one after another. Yet they watched him like he was a madman again. Apparently, the way Baek Ain used Genesis Qi stars is wasteful. Well, Baek Ain didn''t care. The Record of Burning World automatically absorbs Alpha-Origin Qi and keeps his reserve full. After an hour and a half, they finally arrived at the entrance of Fire Roc Saint''s Royal Tomb. They hid behind a huge rock and observed a nest above the cave''s entrance. The nest is around thirty-meter cubic. It was ''meticulously'' made of unknown grass and sticks. "Okay, what''s next?" Baek Ain crossed his arms. "We need to use this." Chu Ming pulled a jade disk. Baek Ain tilted his head, "What is that?" [Genesis Rune, Host] Alicia answered his question. [That''s Genesis Rune made by a skilled Yuan Master that focused on the cultivation of Divine Soul more than Genesis Qi] ''Oh, I remember now. Genesis Rune is like Arrays but more arduous.'' [Yeah. It requires not only visualization of the said Runes and deepprehension and maniption of the divine soul] [Let me scan it. So you can take a look at itter] ''Thanks.'' Baek Ain thanked his now-useful system. Chu Ming proudly lifted the jade disk and answered, "This is Genesis Rune Boundary. It''s called Earthbound Sand Prison Boundary." "I spend a fortune on this so we can safely kill Thunderfire Hawk." "Hehe, let me demonstrate it to you." He stepped forward and injected Genesis Qi into the jade disk. A yellow light shot out andnded below the Thunderfire Dragonhawk''s nest. Sands start pouring like no tomorrow, alerting the Genesis Beasts. ROOOOOAR! An angry roar rang in the area. "Prepare for battle!" Chu Ming roared while brandishing a saber. Baek Ain looked over the Genesis Rune Boundary and mumbled, "Hmm, I can replicate that." Chapter 226: Learning Genesis Rune Creation for the First Time Chapter 226: Learning Genesis Rune Creation for the First Time --- Chapter 223 --- Thunderfire Dragonhawk. They are Genesis Beasts with fierce battle power and couldmand fire and lightning to their advantage. Even young Thunderfire Dragonhawks are over four meters and built like high-speed shuttles. The most eye-catching parts about the Thunderfire Dragonhawks are their electric purple feathers, sharp dragon-like ws, and piercing golden eyes. Earthbound Sand Prison Boundary is a peak Rank 6 Genesis Rune, which could barely trap and seal the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk. At that moment, a violent burst of me and lightning exploded from the Thunderfire Dragonhawk''s nest. The Genesis Beast attacked the barrier made of sand. BOOM!"Good!" Chu Ming grinned in satisfaction. He didn''t waste his money on this Genesis Rune. "Everyone, attack!" Chu Ming and hisrades red with a burst of Genesis Qi. Their strength is indeed top-notchpared to Baek Ain, being Heavenly Sun Realm Experts. At the Heavenly Sun Realm, the Yuan Master must gather and absorb the Internal Spirit or its higher version - the Innate Internal Spirit. The Divine Pce then transforms into the Heavenly Sun. The Divine Pce is ''tightly''pressed into a sphere to integrate and form Pure Yang/Sun Energy. In the female cultivator''s case, they must form Yin Energy/Moon Energy, which is technically still the sun, to increase the amount and quality of Genesis Qi Star and create the Heavenly Sun. The Heavenly Sun is ''actually'' represented through a Sun-like Halo with a specific color corresponding to the level of Heavenly Sun that the Yuan Master can achieve. There are four sub-realms. Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, and Peak. These sub-realms are also visible through the sheen of Heavenly Suns. Scarlet, Silver, Purple-Gold, and zed Heavenly Sun. Chu Ming is an Intermediate Heavenly Sun Realm Expert, and his Sun-like Halo has shown a sign of bing Purple-Gold. Meanwhile, his teammates are slightly inferior because their Sun-like Halo recently transformed with Silver Gleam. Baek Ain touched his chin, "Hmm if I''m not wrong, Heavenly Sun Realm Expert could tear Space open and generate Heavenly Sun me that could forge one''s body and foundation, right?" [Yes, Host] Alicia responded positively. [Heavenly Sun Realm Experts could tear Heaven Genesis World''s fabric space, which shows just how powerful they are in this higher ne] [Without spatial-based skill, I don''t think you can tear the space yet] "I can''t?" Baek Ain tilted his head. He could get behind Alicia''s words, but why did he feel the Heaven Genesis World''s fabric space wasn''t that tough? [In the case of Heavenly Sun me, it is Innate me that the Heavenly Sun Realm Expert could wield] [They could improve it by cultivating more or absorbing heaven-earth essence fires, like Heavenly mes] "I see..." Baek Ain observed Chu Ming and hisrades bombarding the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk with their martial techniques. They can injure the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk so much that it bleeds and releases desperate shrieks. Baek Ain activated Ashen God''s Eyes and looked into the Thunderfire Dragonhawk''s nest. He thought something and asked, "Chu Ming, what is the possibility of the nest having another Thunderfire Dragonhawk?" Chu Ming stopped awkwardly, "Don''t worry, Your Highness." "Before we entered the Secret Realm. We gathered information that the adult Thunderfire Dragonhawk had gotten hunted by a Nescent Origin Realm Expert." "The nest currently has the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk only." "Then, why is there another mark of Genesis Beast living beside that Thunderfire Dragonhawk?" Baek Ain pointed at the w mark on the cliff''s wall beneath the nest. Chu Ming looked into the area Baek Ain pointed, and his eyes widened in shock. "This can''t be." "Everyone, stop attacking!" As they stopped bombarding the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk with their martial technique, some identified the w mark and froze like statues. "C-Captain, that w mark is..." "I know, we are fucked." Chu Ming gritted his teeth. "We actually entered another Genesis Beast''s territory. No, this Genesis Beast is probably allied with the adult Thunderfire Dragonhawk." "What''s the matter?" Baek Ain was curious. "Which Genesis Beast does that w mark belong to?" Chu Ming put on a wry smile, "R-Rank 7... Silver Wolf-Dragon." ''Alicia, give me knowledge about this spirit beast.'' Baek Ain requested his system. [Please wait a second...] [Here you go] Baek Ain received the knowledge and mumbled, "Well, we are fucked." Silver Wolf-Dragon is peak Rank 7 Genesis Beas known as the territory hoarder. It would attack anything its eyes set on, brutally at that. However, Baek Ain suddenly has a brilliant idea. He nced at the jade disk in Chu Ming''s hand and asked, "Can I borrow that for a moment?" "Do you have a way, Your Highness?" Chu Ming''s eyes lit up. "Yes." Baek Ain shrugged. "But we will see what I can do with Genesis Runes first." After borrowing Earthbound Sand Prison Boundary from Chu Ming, Baek Ain asked Alicia topel basic knowledge about Genesis Runes and transferred it to his head. Under everyone''s curious gaze, Baek Ain slowly moved his finger and manipted his Divine Soul to write Genesis Runes. At first, the Genesis Runes would copse and scatter in the air. But Baek Ain quickly grasped how to conjure Genesis Runes and even added his own understanding to it. A Genesis Rune hovered in the air before dispersing into the air. That was the most basic Grade 1 Genesis Rune. [Ding! You have sessfully learned the''Genesis Rune Creation!''] [Your Genesis Rune Creation Skill is currently F-grade] "This is harder than I expected." Baek Ain frowned in displeasure. "..." Chu Ming and hisrades'' jaws dropped. Your Highness, please speak humannguage. You just arrived in this world a few hours ago. And now you have sessfully made Genesis Rune. Even those geniuses can''t catch up to your ridiculousness. Unknown to them, Baek Ain could create Genesis Rune this fast because he had solid knowledge about arrays and formations. He only applied them to Genesis Runes because they were simr. It''s like a programmingnguage but with different usages. Of course, SSS-rank Parallel Thinking also pushed his learning speed. Baek Ain keptprehending Genesis Rune and suddenly asked, "Chu Ming, how long can you supply the Earthbound Sand Prison Boundary?" "We must keep the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk within the nest as long as possible. Or else, it would alert the Silver Wolf-Dragon." Chu Ming felt his Genesis Qi stars condition and answered, "Thirty minutes. I can support the boundary for thirty more minutes." "Thirty minutes it is." Baek AIn closed his eyes. "Secure the perimeter while Iprehend our way out here." "Yes, Your Highness!" Chu Ming and hisrades responded with shock and thrill. They knew their life and death depended on Baek Ain now. Baek Ain''s mind learned the Genesis Rune faster than ever. After getting reborn with the help of the Golden Crow''s primordial spirit, his overall sense has experienced significant changes. He could process information faster and even enlightened himself on topics his former self couldn''t think of. In fact, Baek Ain is much better than a quantum supeputer like in those Sci-Fi Movies at processing speed. [Ding! Your knowledge of Genesis Runes has deepened!] [Ding! Your knowledge of Genesis Runes has deepened!] [Ding! Your knowledge] [Ding! Your knowledge] [Ding!] [Ding!] Baek Ain ignored the system notification and slowly immersed himself in the wonder of Genesis Runes, something every Genesis Rune Master wished they could enter at any time. Unfortunately, this state is rare. And it shows just how talented Baek Ain was. [Ding! You have reached a higher mastery of Genesis Rune Creation] [Your Genesis Rune Creation Skill is currently B-grade] At thest five minutes, Baek Ain opened his eyes and revealed a flicker of sharpness. He cut some of his hair and tied it into a brush, which he could use to write Genesis Runes. Yes, his hair is the best material he has right now. Baek Ain also used Ancient Refining to create this brush. [Ding! You have created a new Artifact!] [Please name your new Artifact] "Wandering Stranger''s Brush." Baek Ain replied calmly. [Name: Wandering Stranger''s Brush] [Type: Genesis Artifact] [Grade: SS+] [Description: A Genesis Brush hastily made by an experienced and genius Ancient Refiner. Although the brush is ast-second creation, it still used Celestial Being''s hair and a small piece of Bodhisattva Ancient Tree''s Heartwood] [1st Form: Burning Wood Yuan Brush] [2nd Form: Burning Wooden Sword] Baek Ain searched for a medium that he could use to write Genesis Runes on and discovered some rare jades in his inventory. He smiled and began applying his Divine Soul to the brush. After a stressful three minutes, Baek Ain finished his first-ever Genesis Rune Formation. He released a heavy sigh and felt a little tired. This thing consumed too much Divine Soul. Yet a smile bloomed on Baek Ain''s handsome face. "I will name you..." "Heavenly de Killing Formation. Version 1.0." Chapter 227: Genesis Runes Power and Golden Crows Incarnation Chapter 227: Genesis Rune''s Power and Golden Crow''s Incarnation --- Chapter 224 --- Baek Ain showed his finest creation to Chu Ming and hisrades. Their eyes lit up upon seeing a palm-sized jade carved with intrinsic Genesis Runes. Each stroke is detailed and felt alive to them. Not to mention, they also felt unbelievable sharpness from the purple jade rock. "I called this Heavenly de Killing Formation." Baek Ain was proud of his creation. "Although it doesn''t have suppression ability like Earthbound Sand Prison Boundary, this Genesis Rune could release a burst of de intent to the extreme and attack everything within a fifteen-meter radius with a de storm." He smiled and added slowly, "I don''t know how strong the Silver Wolf-Dragon is.""Yet I''m certain that my understanding of de could surpass anyone beneath the Law Domain Realm." And that wasn''t a lie. [Name: Heavenly de Killing Formation] [Type: Genesis Rune] [Grade: SS+] [Description: A Half-Step Grade 7 Genesis Rune made with a refined and pure understanding of de. This Genesis Rune was ''purposely'' created to burst with endless tyrannical sharpness and destroy any enemy within a fifteen-meter radius] [Note: Can only be used once, and please use it with caution] Baek Ain has outdone himself this time. However, he couldn''t take any chances against a formidable target like Silver Wolf-Dragon. What a shame, though. Baek Ain wouldn''t get his hand on the Silver Wolf-Dragon''s blood, which is obviously nourishing for his Ashen Behemoth''s bloodline, because the Genesis Beast would get shredded to dust. "Okay, we are tight on time." Baek Ain sighed helplessly. "Chu Ming, I want to end the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk''s life." "Eh?" Chu Ming was baffled. "But why, Your Highness?" "It would be too dangerous if youe too close. Even though the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk was ''heavily'' injured by us, it is still a formidable Genesis Beast for you." Baek Ain sneered, "Don''t ask too many questions." "I just want to make my hell of an effort worth it." He clearly couldn''t tell Chu Ming and others that killing the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk gave him a rich reward. Heck! Baek Ain hasn''t checked his Copper-headed Bisons'' spoils earlier. "Okay, then." Chu Ming could only agree. They marched toward the Thunderfire Dragonhawk''s nest and prepared their Genesis Technique. Baek Ain pulled Roc''s Spine and channeled 100% of his de Intent to ensure victory. The Earthbound Sand Prison Boundary started disappearing because of theck of Genesis Qi, and they made their moves. "Attack!" Chu Ming roared while drawing his sword. Everyone bombarded the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk and injured it even further. However, the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk fought back and breathed a fire-lightning beam at them. BOOM! Chu Ming and others hid behind a defensive artifact shaped like a bell and sessfully repelled the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk''s attack. Baek Ain twisted his hips and threw Roc''s Spine with all his might. A dark golden sh left his right hand and shed between the Thunderfire Dragonhawk''s eyes. BAM! SPLURTS! KRIEK! The young Thunderfire Dragonhawk couldn''t even react and got its head blown by Baek Ain''s spear. Everyone sucked a cold breath and wondered just how strong Baek Ain is. Chu Ming and hisrades knew Baek Ain was only an Initial-level Divine Dwelling Realm, but his physical strength was too illogical. Even they, a group of Heavenly Sun Realm Expertsbined, couldn''t explode and reach such physical force. [Ding! You have killed Rank 6 Thunderfire Dragonhawk (Peak)] [Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) triggered] [Your soul has be stronger] [You have obtained Passive Skill: Thunderfire me (F)] Baek Ain exhaled, and white mist escaped his mouth, "Phew. Shock, muscle shock." "What?" He felt Chu Ming and others'' gazes. Chu Ming coughed, "This... Your Highness, are you sure that you''re a human?" "Of course I am." Baek Ain rolled his eyes at them. He literally has to use Golden Crow''s True Divine me in that spear throw. "Now start moving. We will catch the Silver Wolf-Dragon off guard." Baek Ain stored the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk''s corpse in his inventory but left some blood in the nest. He also nted the Heavenly de Killing Formation under the nest and retreated with Chu Ming''s group. They erased their scents and traces before hiding behind a boulder. AUUUU~! A howl echoed in the area. Chu Ming and hisrades'' expression paled. They could feel the ominous presence of the Rank 7 Genesis Beast! Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes shed in curiosity. He slowly peeked from the boulder and saw a silver-furred Genesis Beast over three meters tall and five meters long with four strong limbs equipped with sharp ws. It has a wolf-like body and dragon-like head. It is smaller than the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk, but the presence of this Genesis Beast has sent goosebumps to everyone. The Silver Wolf-Dragon jumped to the Thunderfire Dragonhawk''s nest and sniffed the scents. GRRR! AUUUU!! It wailed because they only left a puddle of blood in the nest. There is no sign of the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk. "Activate." Baek Ain clenched his fist. A wisp of Genesis Qi escaped his hand and triggered the Heavenly de Killing Formation. SWOOSH! A white, ethereal light burst out from the purple jade rock. Then, a chaotic storm of des swept over the Thunderfire Dragonhawk''s nest. SLASH! SLASH! SLASH! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The Silver Wolf-Dragon got caught off guard. AUUUUU!!! An angry howl escaped its mouth as the extreme arc of lightning came from its body. The lightning arc is dangerous. It''s packed with murdering energy and can turn anything into dust, yet the de Intent storm rendered it useless. "..." The Silver Wolf-Dragon. "..." Chu Ming and others. sh! sh! sh! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The Heavenly de Killing Formation kept sending sharp des at the Silver-Wolf Dragon, which made thetter umte more and more injuries. "Atst, Annihtion de." Baek Ain smiled because the Heavenly de Killing Formation had gathered enough momentum. "Kill that beast!" What follows after is a bright white light that swept the now-destroyed Thunderfire Dragonhawk''s nest. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! Baek Ain, Chu Ming, and others felt shockwaves washing the area and had difficulty staying on their feet. A dying Genesis Beast stood up and groaned painfully in the center of the chaos. Yes, Silver Wolf-Dragon nearly lost its life if it didn''t have bloodline protection. It wanted to run and recover from these injuries. However, Baek Ain won''t let that happen. [Spear God of the Darkest Winter] [Golden Crow''s Incarnation] [Spear-de Domain] [Power of Ancient Mammoths!] Baek Ain appeared out of nowhere and threw Roc''s Spine at the Silver Wolf Dragon. The Heavenly de Killing Formation has softened the Genesis Beast''s defense, and now he only had to finish it. BOOM!! A sonic boom echoed as Baek Ainunched his attack. Roc''s Spine flew and descended like a falling star. Silver Wolf Dragon couldn''t believe its eyes. To think a human would scheme this much. As expected, humans are wicked creatures. Curse you, human! BAM! CRACK! BOOOOOOOOOOOM!! Roc''s Spine stabbed the Genesis Beast''s be and pierced through its body before prating the ground below, creating a web-like crack. After that, another shockwave washed the area. [Ding! You have killed Rank 7 Silver Dragon-Wolf (High)] [Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) activated] [Your soul has be stronger] [You have obtained Passive Skill: Silver Moon Qi (F)] Crack! Baek Ain''s left arm got mangled like a noodle, and his bones shattered to pieces, "Aah, Fuck!" Who would have thought Golden Crow''s Incarnation to be this powerful? It enhanced Baek Ain''s strength by two ''great'' realms. Yes, he temporarily has the power of the Nascent Origin Realm! But it onlysts 1 second before his body bes a vegetable because of excessive force. "I shouldn''t use Golden Crow''s Incarnation recklessly." Baek Ain hissed in pain, and the damage slowly healed by themselves. "Who knows, I might blow myself up identally." Baek Ain shook his head and slowly descended to the ground. He nced at his left arm and mumbled, "My arm is unusable for an hour." "Well, that''s a fair price." "Haha..." "To think I''d be a ss cannon, this is so ironic." Chu Ming and hisrades nervously approached Baek Ain. "Your Highness, please pardon our rudeness!" They bowed abruptly. "We can''t see your greatness. We are blind!" Baek Ain''s mouth twitched, "Not this again..." "Get up, help me with the Silver Wolf-Dragon''s corpse." "After that, we can enter the tomb." "Yes!" Chu Ming and hisrades moved like lightning. They probably revered Baek Ain more than a few hours ago. In fact, their affinity with Baek Ain has increased by a leap, and he hasn''t done anything except show off some skills. Baek Ain nced at the cave entrance and found it unharmed by the Genesis Rune and hisst attack. "I''m still too weak." He bitterly mumbled. If Chu Ming and hisrades heard Baek Ain''s words, they would beg him to have some conscience. Please, Your Highness, have some conscience. If you''re weak, then what are we? Worm? Chapter 228: Fire Roc Saints Royal Tomb Chapter 228: Fire Roc Saint''s Royal Tomb --- Chapter 225 --- Baek Ain waited for Chu Ming and others to finish harvesting materials off the young Thunderfire Dragonhawk and Silver Dragon-Wolf''s corpses. Meat, bones, blood, they harvested everything. Even the feathers and furs of the Genesis Beasts could be formidable artifacts. After fifteen minutes, Chu Ming and hisradespletely harvested the raw materials and handed them to Baek Ain. Baek Ain nodded, "Good job." "Here, you guys can have some raw materials as well." He put some into another spatial ring and threw it to Chu Ming. Chu Ming caught the spatial ring and was shocked to find some Silver Wolf-Dragon''s raw materials inside."This..." He gazed at Baek Ain admiringly. "The Thunderfire Dragonhawk was your target in the first ce. I''m just having fun with it." Baek Ain responded with a smile. "The Silver Wolf-Dragon''s thingy is extra for your good job." "I can see that you guys'' butchering and harvesting skills are high." "Thank you, Your Highness!" Chu Ming bowed while shouting gratefully. "Thank you, Your Highness!" Chu Ming''srades followed afterward. Baek Ain waved his hand, "I only reward you for your efforts." "Not to mention, I could learn new things thanks to Chu Ming''s Genesis Rune Boundary." "Let''s enter the Fire Roc Saint''s Royal Tomb." "Yes!" They entered the cave and were ''instantly'' greeted with overwhelmingly hot temperatures. Baek Ain was okay because he got the power of Three-Legged Golden Crow, but Chu Ming and others aren''t so much. They are sweating profusely, soaking their clothes in the first five minutes. Baek Ain thought of something and dragged the Wandering Stranger''s Brush, starting to stroke a new Genesis Rune. He picked some purple jade pieces and inscribed Fire Resistance Runes on them. Although this Genesis Rune is several times weaker than Heavenly de Killing Formation, it could repel heat. "Take these." Baek Ain handed the runes to Chu Ming and others. "Woah, I don''t feel any searing heat anymore." One of them said. "Thank god, the heat is killing me." "It might be bearable, but I can''t imagine staying here for more than three hours." "Thank you, Your Highness." "We are really indebted to you." "It''s nothing." Baek Ain replied casually. After all, Fire Resistance Runes are only A-grade in terms of quality. As Baek Ain and others walked deeper into the cave, they spotted fire crystals on the cave wall. Chu Ming and others didn''t think much of the fire crystals, but Baek Ain reacted differently. Baek Ain''s mouth twitched, ''I should have expected this, but these fire crystals are Fire God''s Crystals. The highest quality at that.'' ''Chu Ming and others probably only thought these crystals were ordinary energy crystals and didn''t sense the overwhelming Fire Energy contained within them.'' ''No wonder this cave is so goddamn hot.'' Baek Ain willed Gnome toe out, and the Earthly Fire Spirit appeared as a cute, fiery creature with a raincoat. He pointed at the Fire God''s Crystals and told Gnome to loot them. ''Understand, Master.'' Gnome said with an adorable voice. Baek Ain smiled because Gnome had developed enough spirituality to talk with him. Soon enough, Gnome could rival True Golden Crow''s Divine me. They arrived before a massive gate made of red-colored steel, and Chu Ming exined, "Your Highness, only those from ze Roc Royal Family and zed Roc Pce could enter this gate." "However, you''re the Fire Roc Saint''s destiny disciple, so your crown will be the qualification." "Maybe you should try to put your Genesis Qi into the crown?" Someone said randomly. Baek Ain shrugged, "Worth a try." He infused his Genesis Qi into the Fire Emperor''s Crown, and the halo above it widened by a few inches. Heatwave was ''gently'' released by the crown and hit the red-colored gate. nk! The red-colored gate opened slowly, revealing two pathways. "Uh..." Chu Ming and others were baffled. "What path should we take?" Baek Ain used Ashen God''s Eyes, which could see through any illusion and trickery, and discovered that both paths are equally dangerous. It is just a matter of courage. "So, it''s a trial?" Baek Ain rubbed his chin. Chu Ming approached Baek Ain, "Your Highness..." "Let''s take the left path." Baek Ain answered confidently before Chu Ming could finish his words. "Okay..." They could only follow Baek Ain to the left path. After walking for five more minutes, they were ''actually'' greeted by another red-colored gate. Baek Ain activated Fire Emperor''s Crown again, and the gate opened, revealing four identical paths. Baek Ain used his Ashen God''s Eyes and frowned this time. The four paths led to different trial sites, but each is equally hard for Divine Dwelling Realm Expert. Well, a normal Divine-Dwelling Realm Expert, that is. Baek Ain was nowhere near normal. He literally killed Rank 7 Genesis Beast, which is equal to Nascent Origin Realm Expert, a few moments ago despite being an entry-level Divine Dwelling Realm. "The first path led to a pit of dangerous Genesis Beasts." "The second path led to a fiery domain full of traps." "The third path led to a field with over a thousand Bronze Puppets, each having the strength of Heavenly Sun Realm." "Andstly, the fourth path. It led to an altar with a sealed Saint Race Expert that Fire Roc Saint captured before his death..." Chu Ming and hisrades shivered when learning the things they had to face from each path. A rumor said that Fire Roc Saint is quite a crazy expert, and now they knew where he got such abel. Unknown to them, Baek Ain nned to tackle every path with his Shadow Fire Envoys, a niche skill that allowed Baek Ain to create fiery shadow subordinates near his power level. He did this because every path gave different rewards. "I will take the third path. What do you guys think?" Baek Ain nced at Chu Ming and others. Chu Ming put on a wry expression, "Your Highness, may I know why you chose this dangerous path?" Baek Ain smiled and answered, "You''re wrong, Chu Ming. In fact, the third path is the safest path out of the four paths." "Unlike Genesis Beasts, Unknown Traps, or the sealed Saint Race Expert, Bronze Puppets are easier to handle because they don''t have a mind of their own and move based on programmed order." "Unless you wanted to traverse on a fierynd filled with a trap, bronze puppets are way safer..." Jing Nuyan nervously rubbed her hand, "But each puppet is Heavenly Sun Realm Expert. You said it earlier..." "Yes, I did. Don''t worry. We can handle it." Baek Ain winked at Jing Nuyan. Jing Nuyan blushed, "U-Understood." As they threaded into the third path, Baek Ain activated Fire Shadow Envoys, and his subordinates entered the other paths. Then, a chain of notifications started echoing in his mind. Baek Ain and others arrived at the third path''s test and saw a stone field filled with bronze statues. Each wears ancient armor and wields different kinds of weapons. They stepped back into the hallway and prepared some ns. "There are too many of them, Your Highness." "We can''t handle them with just us." Baek Ain nodded in understanding, "You''re right. I have limited stamina, and most of you guys'' cultivation is only the initial Heavenly Sun Realm." "It seems I really underestimated the trials." "Well, I have many ways to defeat those bronze puppets." "Let me make some pills first." "Your Highness, y-you''re also an alchemist?" Chu Ming and others were dumbfounded. Baek Ain tilted his head in confusion, "Is there something wrong with me being an alchemist?" "N-No, it''s just that you''re already a genius in cultivation, and Genesis Rune..." Chu Ming responded slowly. "We didn''t expect you to have another skill like this." Baek Ain sighed, "My skill is only so-so." "I''m only able to make some weak skills." Even though Baek Ain said that humbly, he pulled several ingredients and burned them up with True Golden Crow''s Divine me skillfully. Chu Ming and others watched as the raw medicinal essence became liquid under the extreme heat and separated into three globs before turning into pills. ''What do you mean weak pills? That is clearly a Grade 6 Pill!'' They thought of Baek Ain''s earlier statement. Baek Ain looked at the pills and nodded, "Good enough, I guess." "I created three pills." "The first pill is the Genesis Qi Enhancing Pill, which increases your cultivation by one or two stages depending on your foundation." "The second pill is Dragon-Elephant Body Armor Pill, which increases your physical strength and resistance into that of dragons and ancient elephants." "Oh, it also enhanced your stamina." "The third pill is de Force Pill. This pill is made by refining medicinal ingredients with my de Intent, granting a temporary pseudo-de aura around your body." "With it, you can damage a bronze puppet easily." Baek Ain pped and grinned, "Prepare yourself. We are going all-out in this fight!" Chapter 229: Tests and Rewards Chapter 229: Tests and Rewards --- Chapter 226 --- Kriek! Kriek! Over a thousand bronze statues charged toward Baek Ain and others as soon as they entered the field. Their heavy steps sounded like galloping horses, making Chu Ming and his teammates nervous. Although Baek Ain has given them miraculous pills that increased their cultivation base, strengthened their physiques, and even granted them pseudo-intent, they aren''t optimistic about winning. Baek Ain saw this and couldn''t help but shake his head. He understood their fear because anyone would be afraid in such situations. Unfortunately, the bronze statues won''t wait for them. They are already brandishing their sharp-gleam weapons toward them.''They need moral support and motivation.'' Baek Ain thought while raising Roc''s Spine casually. The long white spear emerged within the grasp of Baek Ain''s right hand as his left hand was ''horribly'' injured by the Golden Crow''s Incarnation Skill. Even then, it doesn''t matter which hand Baek Ain uses because 100 reincarnations made him ambidextrous. Heck, he could use his foot to wield a spear. "You guys, watch this." Baek Ain covered Roc''s Spine with Golden Crow''s Divine me, White Lightning, de Intent, and Spear Intent. A beautiful flower bloomed on Baek Ain''s spearing, appearing like blooming roses of four different colors. He shed toward the bronze statues and swung his spear, causing a thunderp to echo in the field. Kacha! Boom! Bronze statues couldn''t resist Baek Ain''s attack. His excessive physical strength and the enhancement he ced on the spear allowed him to blow them apart immediately. Unfortunately, these bronze statues weren''t living beings, so Baek Ain couldn''t harvest their souls and get extra rewards. Shame, indeed. Every time Baek Ain swung his spear, he''d reap one bronze statue. Chu Ming and hisrades are fascinated by Baek Ain''s performance and have their eyes lit up like stars. They knew Baek Ain was strong despite his lower cultivation base, but this was something else. Baek Ain nced at them and smiled, "You guys can also do this." "My pills have enhanced your fighting prowess by two if not three times." "Try it." He let ten bronze statues pass his line. Chu Ming drew a saber and said, "This is nerve-wracking." "These bronze puppets are middle to high Heavenly Sun Realm." "We shouldn''t be a match for them." "However..." "Let''s trust His Highness, Lin Feng." With that in mind, Chu Ming conquered his fear and advanced. He ran his Genesis Qi Cultivation Technique and shed his saber with all his might. Chu Ming''s saber sliced the bronze statue in half like a hot knife through butter. His eyes widened in shock because it was such an effortless thing to cut through the bronze statue. God knows just how hard the bronze statue is, yet Chu Ming felt no resistance when cutting it! "This...." Chu Ming knew the limit of his strength. He instinctively clenched his hand hard and felt overwhelming power surging from his inside body. Of course, it wasn''t just his imagination. He finally could feel a faint yet sharp aura covering his body. "Continue!" Chu Ming''s eyes lit up. He soared with a silver sun-like halo behind him and fearlessly charged at the bronze statues. BOOM! Chu Ming''spanions watched how easily Chu Ming defeated the bronze statues and slowly regained their confidence. Soon, they discovered themselves fighting alongside him. "Oh my god, since when did I be so strong?" "These bronze statues are smooth like butter before my sword." "Your Highness Lin Feng is A GOD!" "He''s a God of Alchemy." One of them was hit by a bronze statue and prepared for a painful oue but felt nothing for some reason. "Eh? Why did the bronze statue hit like cotton?" Everyone was baffled by the state of their teammate. They already expected the worst. Even though the bronze statue is more manageable to kill, it is still stronger than them. Who would have thought their bodies would be this strong? "God Feng!" Shouted the one who got hit earlier. "God Feng!" Everyone followed shortly after. "Praise the Sun, God Feng!" Baek Ain''s mouth twitched because these people were quite rowdy, but this was also good because they wouldn''t drag him down. It is good to have a subordinate like this. At the very least, Baek Ain doesn''t have to worry anymore. They fought until the bronze statues in the area were pletely'' wiped out. They left not a single bronze statue. Baek Ain rubbed his injured left arm and mumbled, "My arm has healed." "This means I can use that move again." Shing! The stone ground trembled, and a treasure box slowly appeared from the ground in the center, shining with red light. "Is that the reward?" Baek Ain mumbled. "Hmm, let''s see what Fire Roc Saint had for his inheritor." Baek Ain walked to the treasure box, and the crown above his head reacted in return. The treasure box openedon its own, revealing a burning ck me that made Baek Ain recall a ''certain'' anime. [Ding! You have discovered Heaven and Earth me, Dark Heaven me!] [Name: Dark Heaven me] [Type: Heavenly me(Ascended)] [Grade: SSS] [Description: An Essence me birth by the Sixth Heaven''s Heaven and Earth Phenomenon, absorbing voidness of light and growing by the stream of stars, shrouding everything within its presence with darkness] [Unfortunately, Dark Heaven me has yet to develop spirituality] [Hidden Clue: Dark Heaven me is just part of something greater!] Baek Ain raised his brow at the hidden clue and smiled, "So, you''re saying that ck Heaven me is just aponent of a stronger me? I''d like to see what kind of me it is." "Hehe, I can''t wait." He checked Chu Ming and others, finding them breathing heavily. The adrenaline in their bodies has died down. Baek Ain pondered before saying, "Let''s take a breather first." "Thank you, Your Highness." Chu Ming and hisrades nodded at him. Baek Ain sat down and decided to store Dark Heaven me in the inventory because he didn''t need a new me. Golden Crow''s Divine me is more than enough and suitable for his fighting style. After that, Baek Ain grabbed the jade containers filled with Thunderfire Dragonhawk and Silver Dragon-Wolf''s blood, chugging them down like wine. Due to Ashen Behemoth''s origin, Baek Ain found the draconic blood to taste good and felt his Myriad Behemoth Sage Physique evolve, albeit slowly. He also gained a few hundred Ancient Mammoths'' strength. Baek Ain checked his notifications and discovered something interesting from one chain. [Ding! Passive Skill: Copper Force has reached SSS-grade due to possession of several simr skills] [Ding! Passive Skill Copper Force(SSS) has evolved into Passive Skill: True Copper Force(F)] [Ding! Passive Skill: True Copper Force(F) has reacted Silver Moon Qi(F)] [A miraculous harmonization urred]! [Two skills synthesized on their own...[ [Ding! You have obtained a Passive Skill: Thunderd Physique(F)] Baek Ain checked Thunderd Physique and smiled, "Good stuff." [Name: Thunderd Physique] [Type: Passive Skill] [Grade: F] [Description: A physique born to wield lightning and thunder. As long as it could absorb enough electricity, Thunderd Physique could evolve into Three Destruction Thunderd Physique!] [1st Effect: 80% more immune to all types of lightning] [2nd Effect: Absorb all lightning and increase physique strength and speed by 5% percentage of it] Baek Ain has never seen an F-grade Passive Skill with such effects. This skill has potential and is perfect for Baek Ain because he wanted to upgrade his Lightning Cmity Divine Art. Before that, Baek Ain has to test something. Baek Ain closed his eyes and breathed in, running Lightning Cmity Divine Art. White lightning arcs shed one after another. [Ding! Passive Skill: Thunderd Physique(F) has absorbed pure lightning energy and be a little stronger] A grin formed on Baek Ain''s face because the pure lightning energy is ''naturally'' generated by Golden Crow''s True Divine me, which is infinite. In other words, Baek Ain could upgrade Thunderd Physique by using Lightning Cmity Divine Art to convert Divine me''s heat and energy into electricity. Baek Ain rested to test Thunderd Physique and received three more notifications. He also got some memories from Fire Shadow Envoys. They have sessfully finished the other paths'' tests. The Genesis Beasts pits are easy because Fire Shadow Envoys could ughter them all. The fiery trap domain is also not a problem because Fire Shadow Envoys has Baek Ain''s Ashen God''s Eyes, allowing them to see through traps. The sealed Saint Race Expert, though. Baek Ain''s Fire Shadow Envoys have to self-detonate themselves to kill it. Fortunately, the Saint Race Expert is only an early-stage Heavenly Sun Realm and hasbeen weakenedby the sealing Genesis Runes. [Ding! You have received three rewards] [1x Saint zing Roc''s Bloodline(SSS)!] [1x Burning Sky Spear(SSS) [1x Star Ignition Divine Art(SSS+)] "A Cultivation Art with SSS+ grade." Baek Ain''s eyes widened in shock. "System''s scan won''t lie." "Damn, the Heaven Genesis World is busted!" Chapter 230: The Power of Roulan Constellation, Demon Kings Summon Chapter 230: The Power of Ron Constetion, Demon King''s Summon --- Chapter 227 --- Baek Ain reviewed his rewards. [Name: Saint zing Roc''s Bloodline] [Type: Bloodline(Ascended)] [Grade: SSS] [Description: Saint zing Roc is one of the mightiest fire Genesis Beasts in the Heaven Genesis World. The Fire Emperor defeated it and plundered the bloodline years ago. Upon absorbing Saint zing Roc''s bloodline, one may obtain Saint zing Roc''s Physique and me] [Although the Saint zing Roc is weaker than the Three-legged Golden Crow, it possesses gentler power inparison that won''t make one burned to death]... [Name: Burning Sky Spear]] [Type: Saint Weapon(Ascended)] [Grade: SSS] [Description: Burning Sky Spear was ''meticulously'' created with the bones of Saint zing Roc. It held tremendous power over fire, wind, and star elements] [Innate Skill: Deathly Cry of Burning Roc, World Razzing Wind Talons, Star Engulfing Explosion] ... [Name: Star Ignition Divine Art] [Type: Genesis Qi Cultivating Art(Ascended)] [Grade: SSS+] [Description: Star Ignition Divine Art is Rank 9 Genesis Qi Cultivation Art made by the Fire Roc Saint based on the legendary Ancestral Dragon Scripture] [It is a Cultivation Art that can grow alongside the cultivator, bing stronger as long as the criteria are ''naturally''pleted. Separated into ten stages, Star Ignition Divine Art allows someone to reach Saint Realm upon reaching the ninth stage] [Note: Even the Fire Roc Saint couldn''t reach the 10th stage because of the limitation of Heaven Genesis World] ... Baek Ain''s eyes sparkled because these rewards were something else. He likes them all. The Saint zing Roc''s bloodline isn''t attractive because Baek Ain has Ashen Behemoth''s bloodline, but he won''t refuse free stuff. "Let''s see..." Baek Ain pulled the Burning Sky Spear from the inventory and saw a three-meter-long spear made of crimson metal appear. He waved the Burning Sky Spear around and frowned because this thing was too light. Unlike his Roc''s Spine, Burning Sky Spear seemed more focused on speed than strength. It''s not that Baek Ain dislikes speed. However, he didn''t think the Burning Sky Spear would be right in his hand. "Should I synthesize the Roc''s Spine and Burning Sky Spear? Theoretically, I would get a spear that suits my taste." After contemtion, Baek Ain decided not to synthesize both spears as he was used to Roc''s Spine. Changing it midway would cause awkward movement. It shouldn''t be a problem for Baek Ain, but he was a perfectionist. He didn''t want to feel micro errors when using his spear. The same goes for his de, sword, and dagger. So, Baek Ain decided to store the Burning Sky Spear and focused on thest reward, Star Ignition Divine Art. Baek Ain had to say. This cultivation is superb. Even though itcks profoundnesspared to the Record of Burning World, it has a good foundation and understanding of elements. Would Baek Ain train it? Well, obviously, yes. However, it can wait. Baek Ain nced at the resting Chu Ming and his teammates, "How is your condition?" Chu Ming stretched his arms and answered, "We are in top condition, Your Highness." "Your pills are truly miraculous." "We don''t expend too much energy when attacking the bronze statues." "Yes, yes. Your alchemy skill is godly, Your Highness!" Chu Ming''s friends nodded their heads in agreement. They have experienced its effect firsthand. Baek Ain waved his hand. "I''m not that great." "Since you have recovered enough, let''s continue." "Okay." They agreed immediately. Baek Ain and Chu Ming led them deeper into the Fire Roc Saint''s tomb and found another gate. Baek Ain infused his Genesis Qi into the Fire Emperor''s Crown, and the gate opened gradually, revealing a single path. He frowned and activated Ashen God''s Eyes, finding that the path would lead them to a massive bronze statue. "Chu Ming, get into a defensive formation. We might experience a great hurdle next." Baek Ain ordered. "Yes, Your Highness." Chu Ming nodded and told his teammates to form a defensive formation. It felt natural to follow Baek Ain''s order for some reason. They walked into the path and gradually entered a white stone hall with a gigantic bronze statue in the center. The bronze statue is twenty meters tall, wearing full armor and a spear in hand. Chu Ming and his teammates shook as they felt goosebumps from the statue''s presence. This gigantic bronze statue is a half-step Nascent Origin Realm! Baek Ain activated Ashen God''s Eyes again, "Damn." "Chu Ming, stay fifty meters away from the statue." "Prepare your Earthbound Sand Prison Boundary. The bronze statue will be a tough opponent." Baek Ain breathed in and stepped forward with Roc''s Spine. Golden Crow''s divine me burned on the tip of his spear, making the temperature of the surrounding rise rapidly. The bronze statue''s eyes shone from the depth of its helmet, gazing down at Baek Ain. Swoosh! They stared at each other before the bronze statue moved like a lightning bolt and struck Baek Ain with its bronze spear. Baek Ain simrly swung Roc''s Spine and directly shed with the bronze spear. CLANK! As two spears shed, sparks flew everywhere. Chu Ming''s eyes widened, ''Your Highness is actually able to contend against a gigantic bronze statue physically. Just how strong is his physique?'' Of course, the current Baek Ain is different than himself a few hours ago. Due to absorbing Genesis Beast''s Blood, Baek Ain has gained more Blood Qi and the strength of Ancient Mammoths. To be precise, Baek Ain has over 3,000 Ancient Mammoths'' strength. So, it''s normal for Baek Ain to be physically more powerful than others, and this gigantic bronze statue. On top of that, Baek Ain possessed Ashen God''s Eyes, which could see through illusion and the opponent''s weakness. There is no such perfect being in this world, and this gigantic bronze statue is the same. Does the gigantic bronze statue look intimidating? Yes. But is it undefeatable? No! Baek Ain kept trading blows with the gigantic bronze statues, making many holes in the paved stone floor. Chu Ming waited for Baek Ain''s signal as he prepared the Earthbound Sand Prison Boundary. "Chu Ming, NOW!" Baek Ain roared while retreating from his position. Chu Ming activated the Earthbound Sand Prison Boundary, creating a sandstorm around the gigantic bronze statues. Chu Ming''s subordinates surrounded the statue within a safe area and bombarded it with their offensive technique. Baek Ain released his de and Spear Intents, mixing them into the Roc''s Spine. He released white mist from his mouth and used the Spear God of Darkest Winter. [Spear-de Intent] [Spear God of Darkest Winter] A massive spear manifested alongside darkness and swept over the bronze statue with endless killing force. BOOOOOOOOM!! Baek Ain narrowed his eyes because his spear only left a dent in the bronze statue''s armor, "How durable." "Even the Hall of Souls'' Branch was destroyed with Spear God of Darkest Winter alone." "As expected of a higher ne world." "What about this, then..." Baek Ain drew the power of the Constetion inside him. The Ron Constetion inside Baek Ain lit up, allowing Baek Ain to use its power to the fullest. Baek Ain''s martial techniques are weaker now, but the Ron Constetion was still the same. Seven stars lit up, and Baek Ain used Ron Constetion''s 1st order. [Demon King''s Summon!] Darkness enveloped the white stone hall, and a muscr figure emerged from Baek Ain''s shadow. It has a humanoid appearance with red skins, six arms, and three heads. ROAR!! The Demon King roared at the bronze statue. Baek Ain stared at the Demon King and scanned it. [Name: Asura Demon King] [Race: Asura] [Type: Summoning Spirit] [Description: Asura Demon King is one of many demon kings. He is known for his fighting ability. Although Asura Demon King has perished in the constetion war, the Ron Constetion drawn upon the power of demonic stars and summoned him to your side] [Note: Asura Demon King''s strength reflected on Host''s full strength, so he could only release 10% of his true strength. To unlock Asura Demon King''s strength, the Host may be stronger or upgrade Ron Constetion to Mid-tier range first] Baek Ain smirked, "Asura Demon King, attack!" ROAR! Asura Demon King rushed toward the gigantic bronze statue. BAM! Baek Ain watched the Asura Demon King and the gigantic bronze statue fiercely attacking each other. Nevertheless, thetter couldn''tst long against the relentless punches and kicks of Asura Demon King. "Wait, Alicia. When you say that Asura Demon King''s strength reflects my full strength. Does it mean he really captured my full strength with all the buffs I had?" [Yup] [In other words, Asura Demon King''s current strength is around peak Nascent Origin Realm or half-step Law Domain Realm] [Hehe, are you shocked?] [This is the true power of Constetion!] [So, try your best, make more Constetions, Host] "..." Baek Ain. Chapter 231: Asura Demon Kings Power and a Ghost? Chapter 231: Asura Demon King''s Power and a Ghost? --- Chapter 228 --- [This is the true power of Constetion!] [So, try your best, make more Constetions, Host] "..." Baek Ain. To hell with making more Constetions, Alicia? Making the Ron Constetion alone nearly turns Baek Ain insane. Even now, Baek Ain is very reluctant to make another Constetion.Still, the fight between the Asura Demon King and the Ancient Bronze Statue is overwhelmingly intense. At this very moment, both of them are charging at each other. The Ancient Bronze Statueunched a barrage of spear stabs, leaving the Asura Demon King with little to no spot to dodge. The spear stabs look illusory in people''s eyes. On the other hand, the Asura Demon King is remarkably agile with his feet and still dodges the fierce spear y with a water-like motion. Even Baek Ain found this situation hard to believe. After all, the Ancient Bronze Statue is a guardian Fire Roc Saint created and programmed to protect his legacy. Every spear struck the statueunched as deadly as any Spear Master''s strikes. Yet the statue still loses to Asura Demon King in terms of fluidity. And this is only 10% of the real Asura Demon King could do. Just how strong is the expert in the upper dimension or Constetion Realm? That''s until the exchange reached the ten-second mark. The Asura Demon King suddenly retreated and maintained a 15-meter distance between himself and the Ancient Bronze Statue, leaving Baek Ain and others confused. ''Wait, did the Asura Demon King read the Ancient Bronze Statue''s battle tactic?'' ''If that is true, then...'' ''Then, the Ancient Bronze Statue is done for the next exchange.'' The Asura Demon King entered a weird horse stance, piling his six arms into a cannon-like shape. He breathed in and out, causing a rupture in the atmosphere as he drew an extreme amount of oxygen into his body. Baek Ain observed the Asura Demon King with Ashen God''s Eyes, wanting to know the mechanism behind the red-skinned guy''s martial technique. "This..." "How could he pile that much power into his muscle? Isn''t he afraid of exploding?" Baek Ain was confused. "Asura Demon King should be from the Asura Demon Race..." "This technique is probably part of the race''s technique because I don''t think humans could replicate it." "Even if humans did, our body wouldn''t be able to handle the strain." "Maybe I can, but it''s not worth the price." Asura Demon King stomped his legs while wiping his arms and rushed toward the Ancient Bronze Statue. Ancient Bronze Statue moved when the Asura Demon King entered effective range and swung its spear. Swoosh! They are both fast. However, Asura Demon King is even faster. He turned into a crimson lightning bolt and jolted into a punching pose. "HAAAAAAAA!!" A battle cry escaped Asura Demon King''s mouth. KABOOOOOOOOM!! Crimson aurapletely overpowered the Ancient Bronze Statue''s armor and seemingly ignored all defense. Before everyone''s eyes, Asura Demon King sted the Ancient Bronze Statue with its six-armed punch and smashed the guardian''s upper half into pieces. Clouds of dust flew everywhere. "..." Baek Ain. "..." Chu Ming. "..." Others. Asura Demon King professionally rested his arms and breathed out as if he was cooling down. He nced at Baek Ain and smiled before vanishing into red particles. Baek Ain was stunned, "What was... That?" [Acknowledgement...] Alicia answered slowly. [From the King] [I don''t know why, though] Baek Ain suddenly felt an impulse in the Ron Constetion, and a smile formed on his handsome face. "I know why." "That fight was satisfactory for him." "Even though it onlysted a few moments, for the summoned Demon King, it was a good fight after so long." "You have no idea how mad the Asura Demon King was for a sliver of satisfaction." "Something that satiates his thirst for battle, even for a fraction of a second. It felt good to him." [...] [That sounds like what a battle maniac would say] "Well, Asura Demon is a Demonic Species who likes to fight more than anything." [That''s true...] Baek Ain shook his head and walked to the destroyed Ancient Bronze Statue, examining it with his Ashen God''s eyes. His eyes wandered around the armor but found nothing special. "Hmm?" Baek Ain nced at the giant bronze spear and noticed a small inscription on the spearhead. He used Ashen God''s Eyes on it and discovered something interesting. It is Genesis Runes! Baek Ain scanned the Genesis Runes and was sure it was spatial storage with some seals. He rubbed his chin and picked up the Wandering Stranger''s Brush. After a few minutes of observation, Baek Ain did the first stroke on the Genesis Rune and slowly unveiled the secret. Slowly but surely, Baek Ain opened the spatial storage and suddenly heard a click. Click! A gentle white light greeted Baek Ain. Baek Ain stretched his hand to the gentle white light and pulled a brown scroll. The brown scroll is a martial technique rted to speary, or should he say, spear intent. A wry expression appeared on Baek Ain''s face because this would be a rewarding loot if he had yet toprehend martial intent, especially spear intent. Unfortunately, Baek Ain hasprehended spear intent, and this brown scroll only works as a supplement. ''Well, better than nothing, I guess.'' Baek Ain casually threw the brown scroll into his inventory. He stared at the Ancient Bronze Statue and put it in his inventory because the material used must be extraordinary. After that, Baek Ain brought Chu Ming and others into the deeper part of the cave. They didn''t ask much about the Asura Demon King because they realized it must be one of his secret techniques. Baek Ain appreciated their understanding and gave them more pills to protect themselves. They walked for five minutes and arrived at a new gate. However, unlike the previous gates, this gate is ''literally'' made of pure gold. Baek Ain tilted his head because his Ashen God''s Eyes couldn''t detect anything from the golden gate. No threatening presence, no trap, nothing! "This is weird." "What should we do, Your Highness?" Chu Ming asked worriedly. Baek Ain smiled, "We havee this far." "It would be a waste not to continue our journey, no?" "Still, I won''t force you toe with me. You can leave now." Chu Ming and his teammates nced at each other. They knew something ahead might be more dangerous than the previous Ancient Bronze Statue. But they have promised Baek Ain that they would escort him. It would leave a bad taste in their mouth not to fulfill such a promise. "Captain, we..." Jing Nuyan also looks reluctant. Chu Ming smiled helplessly, "Your Highness." "We wish to follow you till the end." "Although we have just known each other recently, I felt you''re a man worth following. I, Chu Ming, am willing to be your sword and shield." After saying that, Chu Ming kneeled before Baek Ain. "Me too!" Jing Nuyuan simrly kneeled before Baek Ain. "We are willing to be your sword and shield, Your Highness!" The rest of them kneeled in harmony. Baek Ain was stunned by their action. He didn''t expect them to have this much admiration for him. But this also makes Baek Ain feel touched. These kinds of people are people worth taking. If Baek Ain wants toy down a good foundation on Heaven Genesis World, he needs loyal people like Chu Ming and hisrades. After all, Baek Ain would return to this world sooner orter. It is a bigger stage for him. p! p! p! An apuse echoed in the cave. Baek Ain turned to the gate and saw a ck-haired man sitting on it, overseeing them with an amused expression. He wears an ordinary white robe and looks cleanly handsome. "You pass." The ck-haired man said while pointing at Baek Ain. "Huh?" Baek Ain was confused. A Ghost? Chu Ming and others stared at the ck-haired man and froze on the spot. Their bodies trembled, and cold sweat poured on their pale faces. "F-Fire..." "Fire Roc Saint!" "I''m just a lingering soul, but yeah. I''m the Fire Roc Saint." The ck-haired man smiled. Chapter 232: Fire Roc Saint, and The New King! Chapter 232: Fire Roc Saint, and The New King! --- Chapter 229 --- "I''m the Fire Roc Saint." The ck-haired man smiled. "I''ve been watching you guys for a while now." Baek Ain frowned, "From the beginning?" Fire Roc Saint chuckled, "From the very beginning. Yes, the very moment you arrived at the Heavenly Fire Prison Realm." Baek Ain''s frown deepened, "Hmm..." "Don''t make that face. I have no interest in your secret, though some did shock me beyond understanding. For example, the Genesis Qi Cultivation Technique you trained is not from this world." Fire Roc Saint couldn''t help but chuckle slightly."It has the aura of Primordial Divine Beast, something only 1st Sequence God has. Even though I was shocked, I had no interest in such a fierce fire element. The Fire Roc''s me is enough for my lifetime." "There is also the six-armed and three-faced figure. I''m dying to know its origin, but I felt the Heaven Genesis World isn''t his opponent." "Eventually, you reached the golden gate. It is the final test to see if my inheritor is worthy of my legacy." "It didn''t test your power, but character among people. One strong person couldn''t make a change against the cunning Saint Race, and I learned it the hard way years ago, so I''d like to see my inheritor have loyal and dependable people on his side." "From the look of it, you have quite a loyal group on your side. They will be your backbone in this world." "However, I have to say... Your speary intrigues me." "It was not pure speary, wasn''t it?" "Youbined an extra martial intent, which is sharper and more potent than spear intent." "..." Baek Ain. This guy is speaking too much. Fire Roc Saint shook his head at Baek Ain''s deadpan expression. It seems he was still a bit too excited. He snapped his finger and teleported everyone to another ce. It was a hall surrounded by mossy red stone. On the far back, everyone could see a red throne made of crimson crystals. Baek Ain''s eyes widened slightly because the throne was ''literally'' made of Fire God''s Crystal, the highest quality of it. ''Damn.'' Baek Ain thought. [Damn. Indeed] [There is a trace of divinity in that throne] [Which means... Fire Roc Saint has reached godhood in one way or another] [Unfortunately, he perished too early] "Well, wee to my resting ce." Fire Roc Saint said while sitting on the throne. "Let me introduce myself again." "My name is Zhang Hansen." "You can call me Han Sen." "People know me as the Fire Roc Saint, but people of the past also used to call me the Fire Emperor." Baek Ain stared at Fire Roc Saint and replied, "Lin Feng." Zhang Hansen smiled inwardly when Baek Ain introduced himself as Lin Feng. He might be able to fool others, but not himself. It was clear Baek Ain didn''t tell his real name. Zhang Hansen shook his head bitterly, ''My inheritor is more cautious than I expected. But this is not bad because he came from the same lower ne as I am, and being lowkey increases the chance of his survival.'' "Well..." "Let''s make the talk more personal." After saying that, Zhang Hansen snapped his finger and made Chu Ming and others disappear. "Where are they?" Baek Ain''s face darkened. Zhang Hansen calmly replied, "My treasure vault. Well, you can count it as yourster." "I allowed them to take one treasure from the vault." "Now that we are alone, we can talk about other things." "How is the situation in the Dou Qi Continent?" Baek Ain narrowed his eyes and answered, "Dou Qi Continent is fine." "Though, the Hall of Soul is being an annoying cockroach." "Hall of Soul?" Zhang Hansen frowned this time. "What happened to the Tou She Ancient God? That fellow shouldn''t ascend yet, no?" Baek Ain was confused by his question, "It seems there is a generational gap between us." "In my era, Dou Di has be a mythical realm that people couldn''t reach due to theck of resources and luck qi in the atmosphere." "Things are better now, but I believed it would take a while for people to reach Dou Di realm." "There are no Dou Gods anymore." "They mysteriously disappeared, or should I say ascended to the upper realm? Different upper realm than the Heaven Genesis Realm called the Great Thousand World." "Great Thousand World..." Zhang Hansen mumbled to himself. He tapped his throne''s armrest, "So, that''s how it is. No wonder I couldn''t find any of them in the Heaven Genesis World. We ascended to a different upper realm." "Aih, damn it." "It seems the thing we are afraid of is happening for real." "Things you are afraid of? What do you mean by that?" Baek Ain questioned. Zhang Hansen created a chair for Baek Ain and said, "It would be a long story, but I will try my best to shorten it." "Sit." Baek Ain nced at the seat and sat down. Zhang Hansen nodded and exined, "Years ago. When I left the Dou Qi Continent, everyone prospered and could be Dou Gods. We are blessed, mildly speaking." "However, we realized the Dou Qi Continent is not our limit." "The Tou She Ancient God was born at that moment. He''s not a human but a living spirit of heavenly me." "After gathering a bunch of heavenly mes, Tou She became Dou God at the fastest speed and shattered the lower ne''s boundary, which allowed us to ascend..." "The problem is... The shattered point is too big, which led to the declining Dou Qi energy." "Of course, this is not entirely horrible as Dou Qi would slowly evolve into stronger energy, allowing the future generation to cultivate faster and be stronger." "But from your words. It seems our n isn''t going as we nned." "The Dou Qi declined instead, huh?" "Yes." Baek Ain replied honestly. "But I''ve never heard of this shattered point you said." Zhang Hansen sighed, "Someone probably has sealed it, and that''s the problem." "Hey, kid. The Hall of Soul you mentioned earlier. Are they perhaps using Soul-Rted Technique? If so, then the mastermind behind this faction must be the Nihility Devouring me." "The Nihility Devouring me is the alter ego of the Tou She Ancient God, which is more radical in his approach to make Dou Qi ne better." "The Nihility Devouring me..." Baek Ain has read the Battle Through the Heaven story, so he did know that the Hun Tiandi from the Hun n has possession of the 2nd Ranked Heavenly me. However, to have the n controlled by the heavenly me is new to him. Then, again. It''s not the Battle Through the Heaven World that Baek Ain knows. It is an alternative reality that the Goddess of Opportunity created for him. Baek Ain immediately thought of his wives, ''They should be fine.'' ''Our n to trap the Hun n and Hall of Souls is guaranteed sessful.'' ''And the opponent shouldn''t be a problem with Luo Bingbing. She''s half-step Dou God when serious.'' Zhang Hansen noticed the slight change in Baek Ain''s expression andmented, "What''s the matter?" Baek Ain breathed out, "Nothing." "So, when do I get your legacy?" "Anytime you want." Zhang Hansen replied casually. "You have passed all the tests wonderfully." "All you need to do is to sit on this throne." Baek Ain stared at the throne made of the Fire God''s Crystal and used the Ashen God''s eyes to make sure something was. He smiled and asked, "Really, nothing string attached?" Zhang Hansen chuckled, "You smart brat. Of course, there is a string attached." "You know my situation in the Heaven Genesis World isn''t the best." "The Saint Race is still dominating us, humans." "Even though I''ve done my best, my power alone isn''t enough." "Upon taking my legacy, your final task is to reach glory for humankind." "Are you up to this challenge?" "No." Baek Ain answered as a matter of fact. Zhang Hansen choked on his words, "Y-You really..." "I''m just kidding." Baek Ainughed while standing up and walking to the throne. "I''ve gone through all the trouble to get this legacy." "I won''t waste it." "Get away, old man." "The throne is mine now." Zhang Hansen shook his head bitterly and let Baek Ain take his rightful position. Baek Ain sat on the throne and closed his eyes. "The path you take won''t be easy and smooth, but that''s the path a king must walk." "With this..." "I, Fire Roc Saint, dered that the new King has awakened!" At this very moment, crimson and golden light engulfed the Heavenly Fire Prison Realm. Chapter 233: Fire Roc Saints Inheritence Chapter 233: Fire Roc Saint''s Inheritence --- Chapter 230 --- BOOOOOOOM!! An overflowing aura exploded from the throne. Baek Ain suddenly felt every cell inside his body burning, changing, and evolving beyond their usual speed. They are screaming like a bird cawing in the sky. His blood is burning likeva, making him feel ufortable. Still, this is just an insignificant thingpared to 100 Reincarnations. Baek Ain has experienced worse than this.He endured and endured with all his might, gaining a nod of approval from Zhang Hansen. Zhang Hansen observed his inheritor with great interest and noticed a sparkle in Baek Ain''s Divine Dwelling. "100,000 Genesis Qi stars, huh? Not bad, not bad." Zhang Hansen praised with a grin. "But you should be able to get more..." "I also noticed your foundation is solid with no useless gap or w." "Well, what a lucky brat you are. Let me help you with something." Baek Ain focused on absorbing Zhang Hansen''s legacy when a surge of Genesis Qi flowed into his body. It was too sudden for him. Then, all these Genesis Qi were ''directly'' baptized by Alpha-Origin Heaven, bing Genesis Qi stars. 100,000. 200,000. 300,000. And goes on. Baek Ain''s Genesis Qi stars kept increasing, which caused Zhang Hansen to break a cold sweat. ''This brat...'' He thought solemnly. ''He''s more talented than I thought.'' Small aura explosions happened in Baek Ain''s body because the Genesis Qi stars revolved around his Divine-Dwelling. Baek Ain, who initially had over 100,000 units of Genesis Qi Stars, owns over ten million of them in mere seconds. It is unprecedented in the Heaven Genesis World. Even Zhang Hansen, known for being a monstrous Human Saint in his era, didn''t have this much talent. "Boy, just who are you?" Unfortunately, Zhang Hansen''s loud thought was interrupted. Baek Ain''s Genesis Qi stars are still increasing. However, a zing sun-like energy apanied it this time. The silhouette of a three-legged golden crow manifested above Baek Ain''s head and stunned Zhang Hansen. "Three-legged..." "Divine Crow." "No wonder. No wonder I could feel an oppressive fire attribute from this brat despite possessing Saint Fire Roc''s bloodline." "I thought it was only a mutated Golden Crow." "Hoho, how wrong I am." Baek Ain''s skin cracked under the rapid advancement. A divine halo with 13 colors appeared behind him, leading his advancement to the Second Stage of the Divine-Dwelling Realm. At this point, Baek Ain''s Genesis Qi stars have reached thirty million units and increased at a slower pace. Zhang Hansen''s eyes widened in disbelief, "This brat." [Ding! Golden Crow''s Bloodline has absorbed Saint Fire Roc''s Bloodline] [Ding! You have obtained two Extra Bloodline Skills] [Active Skill - Saint Fire Roc''s Robe (A)] [Passive Skill - Fire Roc''s Genesis Explosion (A)] Baek Ain immediately ignored the notification and solely focused on advancing his cultivation base. He hungrily absorbed the energy in the Heavenly Fire Prison Realm. Thirty million Genesis Qi stars. Sixty million. One hundred and twenty million. Kacha~! The sound of ss breaking echoed in the throne room. Zhang Hansen crossed his arms and noticed the dimension around Baek Ain was breaking. Cracks appeared in the air, allowing the Alpha-Origin Heaven to open one after another. Several swirls manifested, providing Baek Ain with extra energy. It was so exaggerated that Zhang Hansen''s mouth twitched like crazy. But it is the truth. Zhang Hansen''s eyes didn''t see any illusions. Baek Ain breathed in, running the Record of Burning World. Although Baek Ain has reached the maximum level of the Record of Burning World, the addition of Genesis Qi changed many things. For example, Baek Ain used Dou Qi to cultivate the Record of Burning World, but the result was subpar when he trained it with Genesis Qi. Not only the Genesis Qi is higher ne energy, but it is also versatile and works differently than Dou Qi. If Baek Ain created a fireball with Dou Qi, he could decimate a ]mountain. Yet he could destroy a continent with the same amount of energy using Genesis Qi. And the Genesis Qi stars enhanced that destructive power even further. BOOM! Baek Ain''s body zed as his Genesis Qi was ''instantly'' ignited. He didn''t feel any pain from this. The only problem is the Golden Crow''s Bloodline also experienced a small awakening. Baek Ain gritted his teeth. The feeling of the overwhelming sun burning in his chest was scary. He knew the sun wouldn''t harm him in any possible way, but he couldn''t control it. "Third Divine Halo." Zhang Hansenmented, having a solemn expression. A 15-colored Divine sun-like halo appeared behind Baek Ain. "He''s reaching the Late Stage of the Divine-Dwelling Realm." "Genesis Qi stars..." "Fucking hell." "What the fuck is this?" Within Baek Ain''s Qi Dwelling, there are over a billion Genesis Qi stars, each glimmering with starlight. To be exact, Baek Ain has 1,7 billion Genesis Qi stars at the peak of the Divine-Dwelling Realm. Kacha! The throne made of Fire God''s crystal shattered into pieces. It can''t support Baek Ain any longer. Yet Baek Ain is still floating in the air, meditating calmly. His Genesis Qi stars are still increasing but at a snail-like pace. Zzzt! White-gold electricity flickered around Baek Ain''s head, buzzing and bing a lightning arc. Zhang Hansen raised his eyebrows, "Lightning-type Genesis Qi Cultivation Technique?" "No, it is not that simple." "Did he use the me''s heat and convert it into bioelectricity?" "Bravo. That''s a creative way of cultivating different techniques with the same basics." "It kinda reminds me of Lei n''s techniques." Baek Ain''s Qi Pce fully evolved into Divine Pce, allowing him to wield more power of Heaven Genesis World. He slowly opened his eyes and revealed clear, hazel-gold eyes. A golden fire mark appeared between his brows, burning with a dim yet frightening light. Zhang Hansen saw a third eye in Baek Ain''s forehead for a second. It must be his feelings. Zhang Hansen shook his head and suddenly nced in the particr direction. "Someone ising here." "And he''s quite strong." "Saint Race?" "Ah, I see..." Zhang Hansen had a realization. "This brat killed one of the noble Saint Races that I sealed in the past." "The Saint Race n must have realized it." "And they''re sending an elite to kill my inheritor." "What should I do, what should I do..." Zhang Hansen nced at Baek Ain, "Well, let''s see if this kid is up to the challenge." Baek Ain gained rity andnded on the ground, "What happened?" "Did I miss something?" Zhang Hansen has urged to p Baek Ain, "No shit, you be a full-grown tiger from a kitten in a few moments." "Someone ising after you." "I believe it was an expert from Saint Race." "And your first task as my inheritor is to kill this bastard." "Eh... You are really putting me in danger instantly?" Baek Ain said with a weak smile. Zhang Hansen snapped his finger and showcased a golden-robed figure hovering above the Heavenly Fire Prison Realm. This golden-robed figure is a Nascent Origin Realm Expert. Baek Ain is only ate-stage Divine-Dwelling Realm. Zhang Hansen knew this, but he also watched Baek Ain using the power of Nascent Origin Realm. Now that Baek Ain has be more powerful, he should be able to use his secret technique longer. That''s what Zhang Hansen has in his mind. "Anyway, get out and fight, brat." Zhang Hansen teleported Baek Ain away before he could talk. He grinned, "Show me what you got!" ... ... Baek Ain appeared before the golden-robed expert and sighed, "What a deranged person." The golden-robed expert frowned at Baek Ain''s appearance, "You, who are you?" "Why did I feel Young Master''s aura in you?" Baek Ain didn''t bother to lie, "Of course... Because I killed him." "YOU!" The golden-robed expert was furious. He hated Baek Ain to the very bones because of the reply alone. The space around the golden-robed expert cracked. "I, ZI MO, WILL AVENGE YOUNG MASTER!" "PREPARE FOR DAMNATION, HUMAN!" Baek Ain dug his ears, "How noisy." BOOOOOOOOOOOM!! An oppressive aura exploded from the golden-robed expert. Baek Ain stared at him and pulled Roc''s Spine. They stared at each other and made their moves. The golden-robed expert released a frightening palm attack, causing the surrounding space to shatter and descend into chaos. A massive palm made of chaotic energy is approaching Baek Ain. [Golden Crow''s Incarnation] Baek Ain''s hair turned white-gold, and his eyes became fierce crimson, giving him an otherworldly aura. [Record of the Burning World - Fifth Stage: Golden Annihtion] Sunray exploded from Baek Ain''s spear, illuminating everything on its path with golden light. BOOOOOOOOOOM!! The palm and golden light shed in the air, shocking the golden-robed expert from the Saint Race. "Impossible!" "Nothing is impossible." Baek Ain smiled slightly. "Now, Die..." [Record of the Burning World - Ninth Stage: Red Butterfly] A domain manifested in the area, swallowing the Saint Race into oblivion as it attacked the soul instead of his physical body. "ARRRRGH-!" Before the golden-robed expert could escape, Baek Ain clenched his hand and crushed him with the power of space. BOOM! The Saint Race exploded into a blood mist. [Ding! You have killed Zi Mo] [Ding! Soul Protection(Unknown) activated] [Your soul has be stronger] [Ding! You have obtained two new skills] [Active Skill - Saint Race''s Break Space (S)] [Passive Skill - Zi Mo''s Body Possession Technique(SS)] Baek Ain gazed at the distance, "That''s one..." "Phew. It is time to return to the Dou Qi Continent." "I miss my wives." Chapter 234: Connected in a Bizarre Way Chapter 234: Connected in a Bizarre Way --- Chapter 231 --- After killing the Saint Race Expert, Baek Ain didn''t have much change in his expression¡ªmainly indifference toward the death of the so-called tyrant and deep longing for his wives'' presence. In the Heavenly Fire Prison Realm, Zhang Hansen witnessed Baek Ain killing Saint Race Expert like nothing. His mouth twitched because this was an unprecedented achievement one could reach in this era. Baek Ain is a peak Divine-Dwelling Realm, yet he could instant-kill a Nascent Origin Realm Expert. And this is not your ordinary Nascent Origin Realm Expert. Zi Mo is from two generations below Zhang Hansen. Although he wasn''t the strongest Saint Race Expert, his name is well known in the Heaven Genesis World. Many people believed Zi Mo could reach the Law Domain Realm in ten years and the Saint Realm in another five hundred years.But here Zi Mo was, perished under the hand of an unknown young man. It wasn''t even a respectable kind of death. It was instant! Zhang Hansen patted his forehead and sighed helplessly, "It seems I''ve picked myself a monstrous inheritor." "However, this is also good." "With his lead, humanity would thrive and reach a higher peak." "Better than when I''m still protecting Sixth Heaven, for sure." A smile formed on Zhang Hansen''s face because he couldn''t wait for that to happen. Unfortunately, Zhang Hansen has long perished. All left was a wisp of soul that barely could hold itself together. "Hey, take me back! It is cold here!" Baek Ain''s annoyed voice rang. "Maybe I''m expecting too much..." Zhang Hansen''s mouth twitched. He snapped his finger and summoned Baek Ain back to the throne room, observing him from top to bottom. "Hey, I have a question." Zhang Hansen blinked his eyes. "Tell me, then." Baek Ain stretchedzily. He used too much force earlier and turned the target into blood dust before he could loot any precious materials, including spatial rings or blood. What a shame. Zhang Hansen smiled, "Answer me honestly." "Do you have a connection with a realm beyond the Heaven Genesis World and the Great Thousand World?" "Strictly speaking... Yes." Baek Ain answered as a matter of fact. It''s not like Zhang Hansen could reach those higher-dimensional universes. We are talking about the Goddess of Opportunity and many other high-level Constetions. Fortunately, the Goddess of Opportunity sponsored Baek Ain and allowed him to grow safely in the BTTH alternative world. Zhang Hansen nodded, "That exins many weird things about you." ''What do you mean by weird...'' Baek Ain kept stretching. He''s still not used to this rapid increase in strength. He converted his Dou Qi to Genesis Qi a few hours ago. And now, Baek Ain experienced another boost of strength. His Genesis Qi stars reached 1,7 billion units, the immense amount no one could attain in the Heaven Genesis World. Unknown to Baek Ain, his ''extremely'' solid foundation and umtion as a Dou Qi Practitioner also yed a vital role in these boosts. Dou Qi might be weak, but it was a good foundation building. Zhang Hansen nced at Baek Ain and smirked, "I won''t be asking any personal questions, but I am curious about something." "As far I know, my crown has long been destroyed into pieces." "How did you get the pieces and merge them perfectly?" Baek Ain tilted his head, starting to think of a reason. He opened his mouth and answered, "I''m a Refining Master." "I stumbled upon an Ancient Refining Smithery and found an Ancient Refining Technique there. I have been learning it ever since." Zhang Hansen''s eyes widened as his soul body trembled slightly. He looked at Baek Ain with fondness now. "I see..." Zhang Hansen smiled slightly. "It seems we are really fated." "Kid, what''s your connection with the Yin-Yang Orchid n?" Baek Ain frowned and answered straightforwardly, "Orchid Ancestor is my wife." "Well, her reincarnation is my wife." He briefly recounted nearly everything. Zhang Hansen stared at Baek Ain andughed with tears, "Hahaha, this is getting more interesting than I thought." "Lan Mengyun really did it, huh?" "She''s still wishing for my arrival to this very day." "Sad... So sad." "I, Fire Emperor, couldn''t keep my promise to my only lover in the old world." Zhang Hansen gazed at the distance and let out a rueful sign. After reaching Heaven''s Genesis World, Zhang Hansen was busy getting more powerful and only remembered Dou Qi Continent asionally when he was in a life-and-death situation. Even though Zhang Hansen said Lan Mengyun, the old ancestor of the Yin-Yang Orchi n, was his only lover in the Dou Qi Continent, the truth is much more bitter than that. Zhang Hansen was an orphan. He has no family, no friends, and zero rtionships. Yet Zhang Hansen was blessed with blinding talent. That''s until he met an ordinary-looking girl by ake. She was frail, having not a single ounce of Dou Qi in her body. She''s Lan Mengyun. Zhang Hansen and the girl be closer and eventually marry each other. But then, the Dou Gods, in the lead of the Tou She Ancient God, shattered the hole in the Dou Qi ne''s realm. Dou Gods start advancing to a higher ne, one after another. At that moment, Lan Mengyun was already a century old. She doesn''t want to burden Zhang Hansen and permits him to go, even getting another wife if needed affection. She knew Zhang Hansen''s dream and goal. Who would have thought the small n they recklessly built would grow so big and even have its rise and down? ''Fate and Destiny really connect people in a bizarre way, huh?'' Zhang Hansen relished the fact his past has thrived. He gazed at Baek Ain and said, "Kid..." "Don''t call me that." Baek Ain frowned deeply. "Haha~! What''s your real name, then?" Zhang Hansen snorted. "No way in hell a brat like you named Lin Feng!" Baek Ain squinted his eyes, pondering for a bit. In the end, he gave up. "Ain." Baek Ain answered calmly. "No family name?" Zhang Hansen''s eyes lit up. Baek Ain shook his head gently, "You ask for my name. Not my full name." "Touche." Zhang Hansen walked to a hiddenpartment in the wall and grabbed some jugs. "Here, take these jugs and pour the content on where you find the Ancient Refining Technique." "That''s very disrespectful to the dead, you know?" "Shut up, and take the damn jugs!" "Okay, okay, chill. Don''t get worked up. You''re already dead, and I don''t want to be haunted by your ghost." Baek Ain took the jugs and inhaled the fragrance out of instinct. They were actually wines, peak quality ones. Baek Ain cocked his eyebrow slightly in surprise but didn''t question Zhang Hansen''s intention. "Well, it''s time to leave." Zhang Hansen''s soul body faded. "You can ess all my treasures and techniques in my treasury. The way to open them is the crown, so don''t lose it." "Also... I leave Heavenly Fire Prison Secret Realm, zed Roc Pce, and my descendants in the ze Roc Kingdom to you." "Don''t hesitate to give my descendants a spank if they dared to question your authority. This daddy isn''t a pushover!" "Okay, then... Goodbye, Kid." "Humanity''s fate is in your hands now." After saying that, Zhang Hansen''s soul body shot into Baek Ain''s head, giving him much new knowledge. Baek Ain absorbed the knowledge for five minutes and sat on the throne with a tired look. Zhang Hansen didn''t just give him the inheritance but also knowledge about handling spears and fire elements. Baek Ain wouldn''t aimlessly follow Zhang Hansen''s knowledge as they could only work as references. He pressed his palms together and bowed, "May you rest in peace." [Ding! The Sign In chance has refreshed] [Do you want to Sign In?] "Yes." Baek Ain grinned while leaning on his new throne. "It is time to make some extra preparations." Chapter 235: Ashen Behemoth鈥檚 Hidden Ability

Chapter 235: Ashen Behemoth''s Hidden Ability

--- Chapter 232 --- [Ding! You have Signed to the Zhang Hansen''s Tomb] [You have obtained the following rewards...] [1x Primeval Orchid Essence Art(SSS+)] [1x Meteor Spear Technique(SSS+)] [10x Unknown Bone Fragments(Unknown)] ... [Name: Primeval Orchid Essence Art] [Type: Spiritual Art] [Grade: SSS+] [Description: A nearly-finished Spiritual Art based on the lost Ancestral Dragon Scripture, the peak Cultivation Technique in the Heaven Genesis World, though this version focused on cultivating one''s soul rather than Genesis Qi devised by Zhang Hansen on his death bed] [Upon reaching the 3rd stage of Primeval Orchid Essence Art, one could enter the cycle of reincarnation without losing memory of their past life!] ... [Name: Meteor Spear Technique] [Type: Martial Technique(Ascended)] [Grade: SSS+] [Description: A Spear Technique devised by Zhang Hansen when he witnessed once in 10,000 years Meteor Showers, which was also his killing technique to dominate his generation] [Upon reaching 30% mastery, one might unleash spear strikes like Meteor Shower] ... [Name: Unknown Bone Fragments] [Type: Treasure] [Grade: Gradeless] [Description: Unknown Bone Fragments from the Heaven Genesis World, possessing deep secrets and mysteries about the world''s beginning] ... Baek Ain''s eyes locked on the Primeval Orchid Essence Art. Yes, THIS IS IT! He has been searching for soul-rted techniques and opted to destroy the Hall of Soul, making a tailor-made one for his wives. With it, Baek Ain''s wives could be safer and apany him for a long time. Call him possessive, but thedies also felt the same. Some even thought they didn''t deserve Baek Ain after making sacrifices for him. Baek Ain didn''t tell Zhang Hansen, but he also has three concubines from the Yin-Yang Orchid n. They are the sect leader, vice sect leader, and elder of the Fallen Orchid Sect. Baek Ain epted the Primeval Orchid Essence Art and sighed because it was still iplete. There is a missing piece in the Cultivation Art, which could pose a hidden problemter on. However, he still could get more soul-rted techniques upon returning to the Dou Qi ne. Nothing that his Synthesize couldn''t solve. For now, Baek Ain has to analyze the Primeval Orchid Essence Art first. Baek Ain moved his gaze to the second reward and sighed in amazement because Zhang Hansen really was a genius. He actually created a spear technique based on a meteor shower. He briefly checked the Meteor Spear Technique and nodded in delight, as this spear technique is better than some of his reincarnations'' spear techniques. The Meteor Spear Technique is profound. It has no useless move, and each could divert the atmosphere to the user''s advantage. It is an ''ideal'' technique to control and decimate any enemy. On some fine details, Baek Ain admitted that Zhang Hansen''s Meteor Spear is on the same level as his Spear God of Darkest Winter. Of course, we are looking at it from a spearmanship perspective. Lastly, Baek Ain nced at the final reward. "What kind of bones they might be..." [Ancestral Dragon] Alicia answered. "Damn, really?" Baek Ain was shocked. [Yes, it seems Zhang Hansen got his hand on these Bone Fragments and deciphered the Ancestral Dragon Scripture from them. He probably read and analyzed so many ancient texts in his whole life] [Ancestral Dragon is 1st Sequence God of Heaven Genesis World] [He''s the first being thates into existence] [Having Ancestral Dragon''s bone fragments can be considered your fortune, Host] "What do you mean?" Baek Ain was confused. [Aiya, you''re really forgetful] [I thought you''d realize it by now] [The true power of Ashen Behemoth] [Think about it slowly, and remember when you kill the Eastern Dragon King] After hearing Alicia''s words, Baek Ain squinted his eyes and then recalled the Ashen Behemoth''s bloodline and physiques changed any Southern Dragon King''s skills into Behemoth''s variant skills. "Acquisition..." [Hehe, you''re not senile, after all] "To hell with senile. I''m still young!" Baek Ain cursed at Alicia. Alicia giggled. [Hehehe~!] [Well, the Ashen Behemoth''s bloodline inside you is close to true awakening] [The first ability to modify any dragon-type skill you received into Behemoth''s variant skill] [The second ability is to obtain traits by eating dragons, fusing their genes with yours] [Now imagine what you could get from Ancestral Dragon''s bone fragments?] Baek Ain clicked on the Unknown Bone Fragments'' panel, and ten small bone pieces appeared before his eyes. They were grayish, with runic characters all over. Now that Baek Ain sees it, Zhang Hansen probably deduced the Ancestral Dragon Scriptures from these runic characters. "Maybe I should refine it first." [No, no, non!] [Ancestral Dragon is the first being to exist in the Heaven Genesis World] [Every part of his body is as pure as it could get] [Refining his bone fragments, which survived after his self-destruction, wouldn''t increase the rate of Ashen Behemoth''s devouring ability] "I can just eat it?" [Yup] Alicia gave him a green light. [Eat it one by one, though] Baek Ain nodded in understanding. He popped one of the bone fragments into his mouth like candy. Who would have thought Ancestral Dragon''s bone fragments would get treated like this? [Ding! Ashen Behemoth''s bloodline activated] [You have obtained Ancestral Behemoth''s Skeleton (F)] "Hmm, I don''t feel anything special." Baek Ainmented. But he did feel his skeleton was slightly stronger than before. [The effects aren''t too apparent, but they are making you stronger] [Keep eating] Baek Ain ate another bone fragment. [Ding! Ancestral Behemoth''s Skeleton has upgraded to E Grade] Again. [Ding! Ancestral Behemoth''s Skeleton has upgraded to D Grade] [Ding! Ancestral Behemoth''s Skeleton has upgraded to C Grade] [Ding! Ancestral Behemoth''s Skeleton has upgraded to B Grade] [Ding! Ancestral Behemoth''s Skeleton has upgraded to A Grade] [Ding! Ancestral Behemoth''s Skeleton has upgraded to S Grade] [Ding! Ancestral Behemoth''s Skeleton has upgraded to SS Grade] [Ding! Ancestral Behemoth Skeleton has upgraded to SSS Grade] "This is something else." Baek Ain sighed. Now, hepletely felt his skeleton had changed. It''s not a small change, either. Baek Ain felt his bones could destroy everything with a single touch, but they were hungry for nutrition. Fortunately, he has over 1,7 billion Genesis Qi stars, which is excessive enough to sustain the Ancestral Behemoth''s Skeleton. "This is thest one." Baek Ain gazed at thest bone fragment. This one is bigger by a few centimeters. Even then, Baek Ain still devoured it with ease. [Ding! Ashen Behemoth''s bloodline activated] [You have obtained an exclusive kill...] [Ancestral Behemoth''s Core(F)] BOOM! Baek Ain''s eyes widened. An explosion urred inside Baek Ain''s body, which caused his Qi Dwelling to spin rapidly. The golden gxy devoured and stored the surrounding energy, allowing Baek Ain to weld Genesis Qi everywhere. This transformation is too sudden. Baek Ain couldn''t fathom it for a second. [Ancient Behemoth''s Skeleton (SSS)] [Effect - Your skeleton is unbreakable, uncorroded by space and time] [Ancient Behemoth''s Core (F)] [Effect - Adapt to any environment, converting materials or non-materials into pure energy of choice. The current conversion rate is 1%] Baek Ain blinked, "This..." "These two basically solve my problems if I ever transmigrated again." "Ashen Behemoth... What kind of monster are you?" [Ashen Behemoth is a variant of Divine Behemoth, but the truth is for you to uncover, Host] [Do you want me to issue a quest?] "Sure..." [Ding! You have received a new quest] [Quest: Recognize Your Origin, Find the Behemoth Burial Ground] [Objective: Find the Behemoth Burial Ground(0/1)] [Reward: 1x Supreme Treasure Box] [Time Limit: None] [Good Luck, Host] Baek Ain smiled, "Let''s call Chu Ming and others back." "I have some missions for them while I''m back on the Dou Qi ne." Chapter 236: One Hundred Years Promise, Wait Until My Return... Chapter 236: One Hundred Years'' Promise, Wait Until My Return... --- Chapter 233 --- Baek Ain was satisfied with his haul in the Heaven Genesis World. And he hasn''t even gotten to the main menu yet, which is Zhang Hansen''s treasure vault. He felt connected to the whole Heavenly Fire Prison Realm and observed everything like a grain of sand. Everything that happened inside couldn''t escape his senses. Moreover, Baek Ain also learns many Genesis Runes Zhang Hansen left behind in the secret realm. Some Genesis Runes are even rarer than any precious gems. Baek Ain wanted to teleport Chu Ming and others to the throne room but remembered Zhang Hansen was letting them into the treasure vault to choose one treasure. "Well, let''s find them there." Baek Ain said, disappearing from the throne room. He was using Saint Race''s Break Space with Spatial Maniption, which allowed him to teleport to the treasure vault.... Arrived at the treasure vault, Baek Ain''s eyes lit up immediately. A grand yet long hallway greeted Baek Ain, and on each side of the wall was a storage room with a namete above. Zhang Hansen must have spent time gathering and sorting these treasures. On top of that, these treasures are ''meticulously'' sealed. Only those with the Fire Emperor''s seal could take one treasure, and Baek Ain has no such limitation. "Y-Your Highness!" A startled voice weed Baek Ain. Baek Ain nced to the right and saw a ck-haired young woman in a low-cut purple martial dress. Her appearance is alright, but her aura is something else. "What was your name again?" Baek Ain asked. After all, he only remembered Chu Ming and Jing Nuyan''s names. Of course, Baek Ain recognized the faces of Chu Ming''s teammates, but that''s it. The young woman bends over slightly, "This one''s name is Situ Yanyu, and my family mainly focuses on creating artifacts." ''I didn''t ask for your family''s details.'' Baek Ain was speechless. But then Baek Ain noticed the area Situ Yanyu visited was the Artifact-making hall. The namete is ''boldly'' ced atop the entrance. "What did you get?" Baek Ain questioned calmly. Situ Yanyu was nervous, "Um, It''s the Thousand Revolution Technique, a refining technique that has long gone outside. I didn''t expect to find it here." "Let me see." "H-Here, Your Highness." Baek Ain picked a jade token from Situ Yanyu''s hand and frowned as it wasn''t as good as his Ancient Refining Technique. He had to admit some points are reasonable for artifact making, though. After modifying some parts, Baek Ain tossed the jade token back to Situ Yanyu. "Check it out." Situ Yanyu used his Divine Soul to sense the jade token and was shocked because it wasn''t the Thousand Revolution Technique anymore. It had turned into a brand-new refining technique. "This is..." "Your Highness, this is too precious." She said weakly. This technique alone could be the backbone of the Situ n. Baek Ain waved his hand casually, "Take it. I have an important mission for you and your teammates after this." "Thank you, Your Highness!" Situ Yanyu felt touched in her heart. When they first met Baek Ain, theyughed at him. But now, he actually gave her such a gift. Baek Ain and Situ Yanyu continued through the hallway and met other members of Chu Ming''s teams. Like Situ Yanyu, they also chose rare techniques, which Baek Ainter elevated to a higher level. At some point, their respect for Baek Ain has grown into admiration and loyalty. "Nuyan?" Baek Ain saw the young woman in a pink robe sitting on the edge of a library. Jing Nuyan was absorbed by the jade token in her hand and awakened by Baek Ain''s voice. "Y-Your Highness! What are you doing here?" Baek Ain smiled, "Why shouldn''t I be here? This whole treasure vault is mine." "I have inherited Fire Roc Saint''s inheritance, including the vault." Jing Nuyan blushed in embarrassment. She wished she could hide in a hole or something. Of course, Baek Ain could be here anytime. This ce is his! Baek Ain shook his head and stretched his hand, "Give me that technique, let me check it." "Yes, Sister Nuyan, do it. Your Highness will make the technique many times better." Situ Yanyu and four other members said. They encouraged Jing Nuyan to do so because they had experienced it once. Jing Nuyan was confused by their words but still handed the jade token to Baek Ain anyway. Baek Ain annualized the content and frowned slightly because Jing Nuyan surprisingly chose Assassination Art. "Are you looking for revenge?" Baek Ain blurted, shocking Jing Nuyan as she nodded her head lightly. "I had my reason..." Jing Nuyan weakly replied. Situ Yanyu and the others knew Jing Nuyan''s background. They sighed because she actually endured many hardships in her life. Baek Ain thought about something and modified the Assassination Art inside the jade token before handing it to Jing Nuyan. He patted her shoulder, "Be careful." They continued deep into the treasure vault and saw Chu Ming meditating under another statue shaped like older Zhang Hansen wielding a fiery bronze spear. Chu Ming sensed the steps and opened his eyes, sighing as if he didn''t have a chance. "Are you trying to get Fire Roc Saint''s spear technique?" Baek Ain smiled at Chu Ming. Chu Ming put on a weak expression, "Well, getting such a technique is impossible for me, Your Highness." "I''m just trying to learn some spear technique insights before integrating into my Chu n''s martial arts." "However, I was overestimating my own ability." "Everyone is different." Baek Ain chuckled at him. "You''re not Fire Roc Saint." "I''ve already given the rest of your teammates a lukewarm gift." "You shouldn''t reject this." Baek Ain tapped Chu Ming''s forehead gently and sent a simplified version of the Meteor Spear Technique, making thetter gasp in disbelief. "Y-Your Highness, you shouldn''t be doing this!" Chu Ming''s eyes widened at Baek Ain. Baek Ain shrugged, "Fire Roc Saint gives it to me. It''s mine, and I can freely share it with anyone I''m close to." Chu Ming and his teammates were speechless. Aren''t you too casual about your own inheritance? Unknown to them, Baek Ain didn''t think much about those rare techniques they sought after. Some might catch his attention, but they are somewhat less profound than the techniques heprehended in the one hundred reincarnations. "Okay, we don''t have much time." Baek Ain stared at them solemnly. "My time here is short." "In an hour or two... I will return to my world." "Your world?" Chu Ming was confused. Baek Ain nodded, "Yes, my world. I''m actually from the lower ne, the same ne that Fire Roc Saint originated from." "And I''m currently at war with a powerful group there." "Then, bring us, Your Highness! We can be helpful to you!" Jing Nuyan said with determination. Baek Ain shook his head gently and sighed, "No." "I have another mission for you guys." "Chu Ming." "Jing Nuyan." "Situ Yanyu." "Feng Xuan." "Rong Jie." "Chen Bing." "Kun Lei." "Seven of you have been assisting me in this trial." Baek Ain said with all seriousness. "I''ve been thinking of building my own power in the Heaven Genesis World and wish to make you all my vassals." "Do you ept?" Chu Ming and others were dumbfounded, but blood immediately rushed to their heads. "Yes! We''d love to, Your Highness!" Bek Ain''s lips curved, "Then, I shall bestow you my old power and true name." "My name is Baek Ain, and I gifted you the power of my flesh." [Emperor of Parasites!] Baek Ain''s fingers squirmed and shot seven bullets toward Chu Ming and others'' foreheads, granting them the power of parasites and their uniqueness. Surprisingly, Baek Ain didn''t make the parasites take over Chu Ming and others'' bodies. He has be attached to them and even trusts their characters. After a while, Chu Ming and others gasped. They felt their bodies overflowing with powers. And with just a thought, a suit of armor covered their bodies, enhancing their strength even further. ''Is this the power of Your Highness Baek Ain?'' They thought simultaneously. Meanwhile, Baek Ain monitored them keenly. He sighed in relief because the parasites andbat suits didn''t react badly against the Heaven Genesis World''s natives. Baek Ain gave them an endearing gaze, "Okay, listen up." "From now on, I will leave the developing n to you guys." "However, it might take a while for me to return, so listen well." Chu Ming and others attentively listened to Baek Ain''s n and were stunned by his vision. They didn''t know Baek Ain''s n was the same one he used in the Dou Qi ne. [Host, the time limit...] Alicia warned. Baek Ain hurriedly created a Fire Shadow''s envoys, acting as his clone in the Heaven Genesis World. "I will leave my clone and true parasites in the Heavenly Fire Prison Secret Realm to monitor it." "You and your descendant may freely explore the secret realm and use the resources alongside the zing Roc Royalty and zing Roc Pce." "Take my token and show it to them. It has the power of Zhang Hansen''s spear intent and my spear-de intent..." Baek Ain smiled, "Remember, the One Hundred Years'' Promise..." "Lay low, by then..." "Wait until my return." After saying that, Baek Ain could see some tears on Chu Ming and others'' faces. He waved his hand at them and vanished from the treasure vault. WOOSH! Chu Ming wiped his tears and said, "WE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN, YOUR HIGHNESS!" "I, CHU MING, SWORE WITH MY LIFE!" "ME TOO, I SWORE WITH MY LIFE!" The rest followed. They are emotional. "In one hundred years-! No, less than that!" "We will make the name of Behemoth Paradise famous in the Heaven Genesis World!" Chapter 237: Unexpected Failure Chapter 237: Unexpected Failure --- Chapter 234 --- In a garden, many elders gathered around a long wooden table. They have a solemn expression because the n to trap the Hall of Soul''s remaining members on the Gu Sacred Mountain Range failed. They didn''t expect the Hall of Souls to learn about their secret n and used it against them instead. The table turned as soon as the Hall of Souls'' Enforcer used an ancient technique to revive the dead and let them fight the allied power. "Aih..." Gu Yuan sighed weakly. "I didn''t have the face to see my son-inw now." "We ultimately failed at the most crucial time." "In the first ce, how did the Hall of Souls'' creep get to know our secret n?" Yao Dan added with a dark expression.Gu Yuan and Yao Dan nced at each other before looking at the middle-aged man in a bright red robe. The elder in red furrowed his fiery brows, "Are you suspecting me?" "Gu Yuan, Yao Dan, I, Yan Jin, am a man of character and the leader of the Ancient Yan n." "For the sake of Grandmaster Lin, I utilized everything my n had to build the sealing array, but who would have thought the despicable Hall of Souls would use the forbidden technique and revive the dead." "I literally have to fight my own ANCESTOR!" "Shut up, you three..." A cold voice sent shivers down the three Patriarchs'' spines. The person saying this is a cold-looking woman in a white dress, looking like an aloof immortal. "Fairy Luo..." Gu Yuan and two others stared at the woman. Luo Bingbing snorted, "Compared to you guys, I''m more embarrassed." "I have promised my husband to handle everything while he was gone, and even telling him everything will be fine." "But no, nothing is fine." "I felt like a failure." "I don''t know how, but there are definitely traitors among us!" "And I wouldn''t mind using my sword to shed their blood." "Sister Bingbing, calm down." Qing Lin, who sat beside Luo Bingbing, rubbed her back gently. "Husband won''t be mad at you." "We should start thinking about our next step now." "The Hall of Souls and Hun n have gone on alert because of Gu Sacred Mountain Range''s failure. They should be gathering strength to fight us right now." "We can''t let that happen..." Qing Lin coldly stated. Everyone at the long table trembled. They witnessed Qing Lin''s power in the Gu Sacred Mountain Range, and she could kill Half Saint and contest against the Dou Saint with her deadly Snake-Dragon Martial Prowess. People even start calling her Snake-Dragon Fairy. Not far away, Yi Xian is snacking on sunflower seeds. Sometimes, a purple light would sh from her temple and hand, withering the seeds for her to eat. The purple light would make one''s skin ufortable for the three Patriarchs of Ancient ns. It was poison. They didn''t know how, but Yi Xian was able to transform poison into light and even killed the dead with it in the fight. Dancing with poison and me, she gained the title of Violet Demoness. Even then, her tender and innocent face makes people feel conflicted. Under a willow tree, a white-haired woman with an expressionless face gazed at the distance. She wore a in dress, but her beauty was like an immortal banished from heaven. This immortal-like beauty protected the front with sorcery-like ability in the recent fight against the Hall of Souls. With a wave of her fair hand, she could erase anything in her path from existence, fallen like orchid petals. All those feats made people call her Orchid Immortal. Orchid Immortal, or should we call Lan Rou, wasn''t fond of such a title. Days have passed. Their rash mission has failed. Lan Rou wished she could see Ain right now, hugging and kissing him till night to vent her frustration. Has she be much more powerful? Yes, definitely. Is it enough? No. Lan Rou felt her strength was not enough to seize this world. Even the Hall of Souls they looked down upon can trick them. Then, Lan Rou realized something. They are too reliant on Baek Ain. Their blind faith in him led to their downfall. As long as there is Baek Ain, every problem is solvable. Without him, they are just a tower of flimsy cards swayed by a random breeze. ''Cai Lin. She must know something.'' Lan Rou thought to herself. ''That day, she had a vision about Ain getting dragged into the void and left us in this world...'' ''She''s preventing that from happening by controlling the other side of Dou Qi Continent, but I doubt it would change everything.'' ''We don''t need more people. We need to strengthen ourselves to stand beside Ain.'' At that moment, Lan Rou felt the clouds in her mind cleared up. She stood up and said, "I will leave." "Where?" Everyone was shocked, and Yi Xian stood up from her seat. "My origin." Lan Rou replied, creating a wormhole and disappearing from their sight. "Oy, don''t leave me behind!" Yi Xian was speechless. "At least tell me where you are going exactly?!" "Demonic Region." Qing Lin guessed immediately. "Sister Rou is visiting Fallen Orchid Sect or the remains of Yin Yang Orchid n." "I will chase after her!" Yi Xian frowned deeply. After being together for so long, she was inseparable from Lan Rou. Unfortunately, Qing Lin won''t let her do that. "Let Sister Rou go." Qing Linmented calmly. "She needs time to be alone." "You too, Sister Xian." "Go and clear your mind." "My mind is clear!" Yi Xian red at Qing Lin. "Since when did the youngest dare to order me around?" Qing Lin smiled warmly, "I didn''t dare to order you around, Sister Xian. But do you really want to fight me?" The faint illusion of two gigantic beasts appeared between Yi Xian and Qing Lin. One is a behemoth with emerald-like skin, and the other is a mighty serpentine dragon. Although it onlysts a few seconds, the atmosphere bes stagnant like muddy water. "Tch." Yi Xian created a wormhole and disappeared as well. Qing Lin put on a constrained expression and sighed, "Patriarchs, go back and make preparations. Use all your resources and make yourself stronger than your current self." "War." "The final war will happen on the Dou Qi Continent." "Understood!" Gu Yuan, Yao Dan, and Yan Jin replied in all seriousness. "You three, too." Qing Lin nced at the three youngdies, the heiresses of Ancient ns. Yao Ling''er, Huo Zi, and Gu Xun''er had a guilty look on their faces. They were being too confident. When they nned to siege the Hall of Souls, each disciple of Baek Ain wanted to show off. Of course, they are not being hot-headed and did within the realm of possibility. But they are ultimately young. Yao Ling''er shared many healing pills she refined herself to the fighters of the alliance, but half of them ended up in the Hall of Souls'' hand because those fighters died in the Gu Sacred Mountain Range. The same thing also happened to Gu Xun''er. She refined many armor and weapons for the alliance, but they were ''quickly'' stolen by the Hall of Souls instead. What Huo Zhi did was as bad as the two disciples. She fought with Patriarch Yan Jin over the right to control the fighters in this siege. They argued and confused allies, allowing the Hall of Souls to kill many fighters and slip from the formation. Meeting Qing Lin''s gaze, the three heiresses felt a thousand needles stabbing them. "We will listen to Master Wife..." They could only bow their heads at Qing Lin with embarrassment and leave with their respective patriarch. Qing Lin watched the retreating back of three heiresses calmly before skimming at the Magical Beast Tribes, Pill Tower, and Behemoth Paradise''s representatives. "Go, I don''t have to say anything." She said while flicking her sleeve. "We will listen to Snake-Dragon Fairy." They responded, retreating to their own territory. Shame, all they had left is shame for not being able to fulfil Baek Ain''s n. "Sister Luo."Qing Ling stared at Luo Bingbing. Luo Bingbing put on a self-mocking smile, "I know." "I will go back to the Burning me Valley." "I will clear my mind there. My little disciple also needs more teaching from me." "See you soon, Qing Lin." She closed her eyes and disappeared from her seat. Everyone left the garden, leaving Qing Lin alone. They are mad at themselves. An hourter. Qing Lin suddenly smacked her hand on the wooden table and caused it to be a pile of dust. Her fair eyes were red from anger and endless frustration. Tears streamed from those furious eyes. Yet buried deep inside is helplessness. Things are crumbling apart. Qing Lin is just a youngdy. In fact, she was the youngest in the meeting. However, she must bear the responsibility. After all, Qing Lin is Ain''s wife. Qing Lin crouched on the ground and covered her teary eyes with her hands, "Hubby, pleasee back." "Q-Qing Lin doesn''t know what to do without you."Her voice cracked. "People called me Snake-Dragon Fairy, but the truth is..." "I''m just a hopeless girl." "So, please..." "Return as soon as you can." Chapter 238: Journey Back to Home Chapter 238: Journey Back to Home --- Chapter 235 --- Baek Ain floated inside some invisible bubbles. He couldn''t move his body and felt something trying to pull him away. After transiting to be Genesis Qi Cultivator, Baek Ain felt an extreme on his body when crossing to the lower realm. Thetter totally rejects Baek Ain''s existence because he''d break the bnce. Unfortunately, Baek Ain wasn''t shy about a challenge. A twin de, a white spear, a serrated green dagger, a silver needle and golden threads, and a jet-ck longsword appeared. Baek Ain held the twin des, and the rest floated around him. Baek Ain crossed the twin des like entering a stance and stared ahead, seeing a white bubble the size of a star blocking him from entering the Dou Qi ne.He grinned and activated his new skills. ... [Fateless Armament Domain (Domain)] [Introduction: A domain of soaring martial weapon intents, possessing abination of many destructive forces and encapsting the concept of Fateless Combat, the field of a lone warrior viewed as a killing demon for his unorthodox way] [Omni-Arms (Immortal Technique)] [Introduction: A technique created to grab all the essence of 3,000ws, allowing one to make arms that exist and not exist simultaneously in the same dimension. Each arm possessed a differentw] [Universal Edge''s Codes (Immortal Technique)] [Introduction: Nomological codes when the universe followed the Great Ways. The codes are invisible to the eye and sense, but one can trace them back to the beginning of existence. Harnessing the strength of nomological codes, one could build an edge that cut throughws] [Quad-de Visualization Art (Divine Art)] [Introduction: Visualizing weapons in reality is not an impossible feat, but using them at ease isn''t easy. This Divine Art allowed one to imagine quad des, des, swords, spears, and daggers, the deadly weapons of wars, into reality and use them to attack] ... [Host, the Dimensional Bubble isn''t easy to break] Alicia suddenlymented. [But I believe you can do it] [Give it your all!] "Of course, leave it to me." Baek Ain responded confidently. "Watch this." "de Universe!" A brilliant white light exploded from Baek Ain and turned into a field of white flowers. He shook his twin des gently, turning the field of white flowers into more des, swords, spears, and daggers. Each radiated with divine sharpness and merged into a destructive white wave. "de Orbit." The white wave revolved around Domina-Tion, wrapping the edges with myriad runes. "Three Thousand Great Ways, One Hundred Reincarnation, Cycle of Life and Death..." "Break them all, Ashen sh!" Baek Ain shed toward the white bubble and temporarily tore the barrier between Heaven Genesis World and Great Thousand World. Both worlds experienced a bright twilight and a sense of helplessness. Many shook, but they couldn''t do anything. They could only watch the twilight disappear alongside thest wisp of sharpness. However, those heavenly experts will remember this event. A powerful being has descended into their worlds. Unfortunately, they didn''t know who this mysterious expert was. ... ... Baek Ain broke the bubble and immediately sucked inside. He felt free and immediately asked Alicia for directions. Alicia, being herself, told Baek Ain they needed a few more hours to enter the Dou Qi ne in the Great Thousand World. Roars! [Spectral Creatures] Alicia. [Host, there are Spectral Creatures ahead!] "Why did you sound excited?" Baek Ain was confused. [Because I am excited. Spectral Creatures drop substance called Spectral Crystal, and they are excellent materials for building spatial bridges between nes] [You can build a spatial bridge between the Dou Qi ne and the Luo n in the Higher ne] [When you''re strong enough, you can build the spatial bridge between the Great Thousand World and Heaven Genesis World] Baek Ain activated Ashen God''s eyes and saw what Spectral Creatures are. They look like dragon races but feel nothing like them. Sensing Baek Ain''s confusion, Alicia added more information about the Spectral Creature. [Spectral Creature is born from recently dying souls] [They bore resentment and bone-deep spatial affinity, roaming in the gap between nes] [It seems a group of dragon races died here recently] "Well, that''s unfortunate..." [Yeah, I think so, too] Alicia agreed with Baek Ain. [Dragon Race''s flesh and bloodline would nourish your Ashen Behemoth''s bloodline more] Baek Ain pulled Roc''s Spine only this time. He gazed at the Spectral Creatures and didn''t feel much threat from them. "I also won''t get skills from them either, but whatever." Baek Ain ughtered the Spectral Creatures and cleansed their extreme resentment with Golden Crow''s Divine me, scattering their ashes in the void. Sometimes, ck crystals covered with silver runes would drop. They are Spectral Crystal. Baek Ain has gotten himself over a hundred Spectral Crystals and faced the strongest Spectral Creature in the group. Roar! A draconic roar reverberated in the void. A massive ck-scaled dragon with hollow eyes pped its wings in the void and fired several fireballs at Baek Ain. Baek Ain was about to blow this fellow apart with his white spear when one of his Heavenly mes requested something. "What do you want, Little Dragon?" Baek Ain nced down at the purple-ck dragon-shaped me. The three thousand burning me had been apanying Baek Ain for a while. Even though the former hasn''t performed any more merit besides granting Baek Ain the Three Thousand Star Constitution. After a while, Little Dragon has grown a bunch by leeching on Baek Ain''s body and soul. Not only did Little Dragon''s fire be hotter after Baek Ain''s baptism of bing the Golden Crow''s Incarnation in the Heaven Genesis World, but he also became a half-step Divine me alongside other Heavenly mes. "B-Boss, let me fight this dragon." Little Dragon answered with stutter and determination. "I felt like I could evolve after swallowing it." Baek Ain raised his eyebrow, "You do know that none of you are real Dragon, right?" "You only be like this because someone from the Ancient Void Dragon left a mark on you?" "If you''re a real dragon, I''d roast and eat you." Little Dragon was embarrassed, "It''s not like that, Boss." "Also, please don''t eat me..." "Exin. I will give you ten seconds." Baek Ain crossed his arms, ignoring the rapidly approaching Spectral Dragon. Little Dragon nodded and replied, "So, it''s like this." "I was born in the Starry River and possessed the power of stars." "My destruction ability is one of the best among the Heavenly mes, but I stillck the profundity in my fire. That''s Spatial Energy." "If I can swallow that Spectral Dragon, I can be Three Thousand Burning Void Stars me!" "I won''t lose to the Nihility Devouring me!" "Are you sure?" Baek Ain smirked. "You won''t pee yourself when I throw you to fight the Nihility Devouring me, right?" Little Dragon paled a little, "P-Please gives me a chance. No, give me a second or three chances." Baek Ain shrugged, "Whatever, go fight that fellow first." With that, Baek Ain threw Little Dragon away. "AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH~!!" Little Dragon hurled into space and crashed against the Spectral Dragon, groaning in pain. "You little b-!" Little Dragon immediately released his giant form. ROAR! A purple-ck dragon surrounded with an intense, fiery hue materialized and shed with the Spectral Dragon. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Baek Ain watched them fight, creating fiery storms one after another, but Little Dragon won in the end by snapping the Spectral Dragon into two. Little Dragon nced at Baek Ain. His gaze is asking for permission. Baek Ain nodded, and Little Dragon happily ate the Spectral Dragon''s remains. After a few moments, Little Dragon''s purple-ck body gained a silverish hue and manifested two pairs of feathery silver wings. There are also faint silver scales growing on his body, making it more majestic despite not being a real dragon. "Not bad. You can be my ride to the Dou Qi ne now." Baek Ainnded on Little Dragon''s head. "Right away, Boss!" Little Dragon happily pped his wings and flew away at rapid speed. "WRONG DIRECTION, Block Head!" Baek Ain''s mouth twitched. "Go west!" "S-S-SORRY, BOSS!" A man and a dragon moved into a dark space. ... ... Dou Qi ne. A ck-haired beauty in a red robe sat on a bamboo mat. She gazed at the azure sky, "Ain..." "He will be back." "How long would it take for Ain to return?" Asked another woman beside her. She wore a green dress and a phoenix hairpin. Cai Lin sipped her tea and smiled a little, "Soon." "He can''t leave us for too long, or I will be mad." Chapter 239: Unwanted Future Chapter 239: Unwanted Future --- Chapter 236 --- Overturning Mountain Peak. Atop a snowy mountain peak, a hut stood peacefully. Two beauties sat opposite each other. Cai Lin smiled while drinking her tea, gazing at the open window with a very calm expression. On the other hand, Yun Yun wasn''t so calm. After entering the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe and obtaining the Heaven Demon Phoenix''s bloodline, many things have changed about her. Appearance aside, Yun Yun''s heart can never be calm after not seeing Baek Ain for so long, and getting Heaven Demon Phoenix''s bloodline enhanced that obsession even further.Cai Lin promised she could meet Baek Ain soon, but that was already months ago. "Soon, how soon are we talking?" Yun Yun didn''t like Cai Lin''s answer earlier. Cai Lin chuckled, "Calm down, Sister Yun." "I know you''re a bit angry because I broke the promise, but I can do nothing about it. Ain suddenly went to the upper realm, and I can''t possibly prevent that when I''m here with you." "Not to mention..." "The ambush n for the Hall of Soulsid down by the three Ancient ns, Pill Tower, Behemoth Paradise, and others failed miserably." "As the Queen of Ain''s harem, this is uneptable." Her voice turned icy with killing intent. Yun Yun gritted her teeth and grabbed the teacup on the table, drinking it to ease her nerves. At this point, there is no point in getting mad. She sighed and said, "Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe and Wind Lightning Pavilions are ready to support Ain. I already get control of the elders." "Good, I know you can do it." Cai Lin smiled mysteriously. "What about your little disciple, Yanran? She stumbled upon a secret realm and got an inheritance there, am I right?" Yun Yun''s expression changed, "Your ability to see the future is terrifying as always." "Seeing is not the right notion." Cai Lin shook her head gently. "Reading is more appropriate." "After all, the former is more prone to make mistakes out of many possibilities." "You know the saying of reading people like a book. That''s what I am doing to you right now." "Eyes are the mirror to heart." Yun Yun stared at Cai Lin. "Exactly." Cai Lin nodded calmly. "So, will you tell me about Yanran''s inheritance?" Yun Yun finished her tea and poured one more for herself, "I will. There is no point hiding it from you anyway." "Yanran wandered around the Demonic Region for a few weeks, searching for the Demonic White Lotus for her breakthrough. Luckily, she stumbled upon a secret realm hidden by a wall ofva." "At the time, she was chased by Rank 6 Magical Beasts." "Gutsy." Cai Linmented lightly. "And then?" "At first..." Yun Yun continued. "Yanran contacted me and then checked the secret realm, finding a Small World filled with lush jungle and swamp terrain." "There is no real danger because she was an early Dou Ancestor, so she kept walking and walking until she found a Half-Saint Legacy." "Not a bad legacy, to be honest. Some of the things Yanran got there are better than what Wind Lightning Pavilion could provide." "Right now, she has used the resources and is currently in seclusion to reach the peak of Dou Ancestor." "If she gets lucky again, she could enter Dou Venerate Realm in one swoop." After saying this, Yun Yun peeked at Cai Lin, seeing her smug face stered with a broad smile. Tch, Yun Yun knew she got caught by this sly snake. Cai Lin covered her mouth and giggled, "Like I said." "I''ve read you like a book." "You usually won''t visit me unless there is something you want." "Ain aside, you only have one person you care for, and that''s your disciple, Nn Yanran." "If you want to know if she could be lucky, then the answer is no." Yun Yun frowned immediately. "Don''t make such a scary face. Even though I said no, I never said Yanran Girl would fail. Don''t you believe in your disciple''s determination? Believe that she can ovee this little wall." Cai Lin quickly added to appease Yun Yun''s frown. "Sure..." Yun Yun''s frown eased slightly. "You said eyes are a mirror to one''s heart." "But I can''t read you at all, Medusa." Cai Linid her head on the tablezily, "Come on, my husband has named Cai Lin. It''s rude to call me that, though I like it." "As for why you can''t read my heart, your skill is still too low." The unfriendly woman pouted at Cai Lin''s answer, and the Queen of Snake giggled because this aloof woman was ditzy and adorable. No wonder Ain likes her. "Still, why didn''t you help those girls?" She suddenly uttered, which caused Cai Lin to raise her brows in surprise. ''Did she throw shade on me? That''s new.'' Cai Lin thought to herself. Cai Lin shook her head again, "I know the n will fail from the start." "You know?" "Yes." "And you didn''t bother to tell them about it?" Faced with this question, Cai Lin sighed and responded solemnly, "Ain''s woman shouldn''t be a decoration! They are his harem members, yes. Yet they shouldn''t rely on him too much." "I want to give them a taste of defeat." "I want to give them a taste of reality when Ain wasn''t around." "It''s not all sunshine and rainbows." She gazed at Yun Yun calmly. "I''ve already told you about my vision of how Ain got pulled by invisible hands and vanished from this world. That event is unchanged, and no amount of power we put can''t change it." "Do you know what happens next?" "Don''t tell me..." Yun Yun''s lips trembled. "Yes, we died, miserably at that." Cai Lin closed her eyes. "Without a pir of support, Ain, we started losing hope and descended to madness." "That''s why I didn''t stop. I wanted my sisters to grow stronger." "Mentally, physically, and spiritually." "We can''t have too much blind faith, or it would bite us back!" Yun Yun clenched her hands, "What happened after our death?" "Did this world just disappear...?" "No. Dou Qi Continent bes a barrennd filled with curses due to the Hall of Souls'' rituals." Cai Lin stared at the open window. "But one day." "Ain returned to this world." "He had a bright smile on his handsome face, expecting us to be here for him." "Unfortunately..." "That day, Ain became an emotionless shell of his former self, a being that makes my heart broken to pieces just by looking at it." Cai Linined in her heart because she couldn''t tell Ain about this part of her vision. "He bes a puppet, a tool to destroy all creations." "You can''t imagine the despair and anguish I had to experience..." "I..." Yun Yun sighed in helplessness. Cai Lin finished her cold tea and added, "Stopping the Hall of Souls isn''t that hard. We only have to find a key to their strength, the Hun n and Nihility Devouring me." "We got the former, and some new paths opened for us." "If we get thetter... We can change the future." "That''s why Yun Yun, we should do this together." "I know you can understand me because you love Ain as much as I do." "Will you follow my n now?" "I thought we had been following your n all this time?" Yun Yun was confused. Cai Lin giggled, "As expected, you''re adorable." "No, what we have done so far is just pre-nning my true motive." "The real n begins now." ''No one should touch and hurt my husband.'' Cai Lin''s crimson eyes dimmed with extreme coldness. ''Not even GODS!'' Chapter 240: The Awaited Arrival, White Brilliance Descent Chapter 240: The Awaited Arrival, White Brilliance Descent --- Chapter 237 --- ck-Corner Region, Diamond Lustre City. Fortune Chamber of Commerce. In a tall red pagoda made of rare Ancient Mahogany and other expensive materials, a blonde-haired woman sits in her office and sips her morning tea. She nced at the window and saw the usual rowdy city. She blew the hot tea, causing the white mist to sway in the air. A few months ago, this ce was only a little vige in the ck Corner Region, devoid of life and warmth. However, Yafei reached this ce by chance and found its potential.Deep underground is and of treasures surrounded byva veins, which could produce pure energy crystals known as Fey Quartz. Fey Quartz could enhance one''s dou qi, even purifying it after prolonged usage. It also has the same glow as diamonds, and the Diamond Lustre City was born. Of course, Fey Quartz is a strategic resource. So, Yafei transformed the little vige into a well-developed city in mere months. She created the Fortune Chamber of Commerce using the Miteer Family''s connection and paved trading paths with the help of factions in the ck Corner Region. Yafei was a goddess businesswoman. She made a new trading route and stabilized them all over the ck-Corner Region, Demonic Region, and Central in border, improving the condition of the unfortunates. People knew of Yafei''s existence and feared her. A Half-Saint known as a leecher wanted to seize Yafei for her beauty and the Fortune Chamber of Commerce one day, but his corpse was disyed at the Diamond Lustre City''s gate entrance the next day. Since then, no one dared to make a move on the Fortune Chamber of Commerce, especially Yafei. Yafei also obtained a nickname, the Wealth Saint of Thorn. Courting her is no different than courting death! Yafei sipped her tea and sighed in exhaustion, "It''s been tiring. Sister Medusa told me to gather every resource I could get my hand on and prepare enough people tobat the Hall of Souls, but things are going south after Ain is gone." She massaged her forehead and added, "I also need to advance in my cultivation base. However, I can''t break through into Saint Realm." "Behemoth''s bloodline that Ain gifted me is an advantage and disadvantage simultaneously." "Converting treasures into strength is not a concept I could think of in the past, but here I am. Icked a good Saint-level Treasure to be a Dou Saint." "Maybe I should ask Sister Cai to make me one..." A knock on the door disturbs Yafei''s teatime. She ced her cup down, "Enter." Yafei''s secretary entered the room. She was Number 6931 from the Behemoth Paradise and changed her name to Bai Yuxian after Ain''s authority took over. Like the rest of Behemoth Paradise''s agents, she took ''Bai'' or ''White'' as her surname because of Ain''s legend as the White Fang in the ck-Corner Region. Nheless, Bai Yuxian has been doing well as Yafei''s secretary in thest few months. "Miss, this is the record of recent trade with the Demonic Region." Bai Yuxian handed Yafei a catalog. Yafei took the catalog and skimmed it briefly with a sour expression, "It''s not doing well, isn''t it?" "The Demon Practitioners in the Demonic Region practiced an Unorthodox Path that doesn''t go well with ordinary Dou Qi Practitioners. So ''normal'' resources don''t flow well with their veins. Even then, Fey Quartz works wonderfully for them." "Yet some of these factions actually dared to y around with me..." Bai Yuxian nodded, "Yes. They actually dare to negotiate the Fey Quartz''s set price. It is affordable enough, but greedy people only care about profits." "How many Demonic Red Petals have we gathered?" Yafei tossed the catalog to her table. Bai Yuxian smiled helplessly, "This week, we only exchanged fifteen petals." "Miss, this thing is simply too precious to exchange for Demonic Practitioners." "Maybe we should have asked the Fallen Orchid Sect''s help or Miss Lan..." "No." Yafei stared at Bai Yuxian calmly. "I don''t want to disturb either of them." "The Fallen Orchid Sect is busy recovering their power." "And Lan Rou is locking herself for her own good. I don''t want to disturb her because it will create a rift between me and her." No one knows Lan Rou better than Yafei. The aloof immortal-like woman is never good at interacting with others, always focusing on improving herself. She''s also a stubborn woman who epts no failure, especially from herself. When Lan Rou worked as the Shadow Guard, she never failed her mission except one. That''s not to fall in love with her target. Yes, Ain was her first failure. So, this second failure hit harder than it shouldn''t have. Comparing two failures would lead Lan Rou to a realization, and Yafei doesn''t want to disturb it. Yafei picked up her teacup again, "Yuxian, wipe those demonic factions in the dark. Make it clean." Yuxian''s body trembled because when Yafei ordered her like this, there was only one meaning. It meant the fate of those demonic factions was ''absolutely'' sealed. In the Cultivation World, a random disaster could appear out of nowhere and wipe out a city. Who says the same thing wouldn''t happen to these demonic factions? Yafei was never a soft woman when growing up as a businesswoman in this god-forsaken world. She only likes to act soft when Ain is around, which leads her to get pampered by him. A slight white sh hit Yafei''s face. She covered her face, thinking it was sunlight. However, it wasn''t sunlight. Her office is ''neatly'' illuminated with arrays, and no sunlight should enter and suddenly sh her face. "Miss?" Bai Yuxian watched Yafei standing up in a hurry. Yafei stared out at the huge ss window and gazed head. "That direction." "de God Mountain Range." "That ce is where Ain left behind his devastating attack filled with overwhelming de Intent." "Anyone under Half-Saint Realm would have a tough time entering that ce, so how did an object fall to that area?" Yafei ripped the space open and appeared atop the red pagoda. Bai Yuxian appeared beside her, also observing the strange white light. DING! A de hum reverberated in the ck Corner Region. Millions of des cried, soaring to de God Mountain Range. People panicked, thinking it was a dangerous cmity. Krieek~! "This is..." Bai Yuxian also possessed a de on her hip, sheathed tightly. Yet Bai Yuxian''s de screamed to be free, wanting to fly along the million des. "Miss, what-!" Bai Yuxian nced at Yafei, finding her tearing up with a happy smile on her beautiful face. Who would have thought the Wealth Saint of Thorn could make such an expression? Yafei clenched her hand, "He''s back." "He is back." At the same time, severaldies all over the Dou Qi Continent also gazed in the direction of the ck-Corner Region. The familiar white brilliance gave themfortable warmth in their lonely hearts. They knew he was finally back. They have been waiting. Yafei disappeared from the red pagoda and left several torn holes in space as she hurriedly went to the de God Mountain Range. It''s not just Yafei because the otherdies also went in the same direction. Yafei arrived at the de God Mountain Range,nding on rocky ground and looking up. SWOOOOSH! A ball of white descended, revealing a purplish-ck dragon. ROAAAARRR! The dragon roared out loud, shaking heaven and earth. However, Yafei ignored the dragon and solely focused on the lone figure atop the dragon''s head. She ran with all her might and crashed into the lone figure. "I am back, Fei." A soothing voice filled with warm and gentleness brushed Yafei''s ears. She could feel his arms wrapped around her waist. She sobbed in thisfortable embrace. Aaahhh, She missed this so much. Yafei smiled happily, "Wee back, Ain." Chapter 241: Unpleasant News and Ains Worry Chapter 241: Unpleasant News and Ain''s Worry --- Chapter 238 --- Fifteen minutes earlier. Baek Ain and Little Dragon flew in the dimensional gap, crossing many nes briefly before proceeding to the next one. Dou Qi ne is lower than other nes in the Great Thousand World, but they have better martial knowledge and theory. Fundamentally, Baek Ain doesn''t think the Dou Qi ne would get left behind by these higher-ranked nes. [Host, you might want to prepare another attack] Alicia notified Baek Ain when she sensed they were close to the Dou Qi ne. [All you need is to make a small entrance. Don''t use too much strength when blowing the space, or the same disaster that urred on the Fire Emperor and Dou God in his era will get repeated] Baek Ain chuckled, "Don''t worry. There will be no error."After experimenting with his new strength along the journey, Baek Ain has gained control over the fine details. He can control his strength perfectly without blowing things up. "Lil Dragon, keep it steady." Baek Ain said while drawing Domina-Tion, which gleamed with sharpness. The twin des would develop spirit sooner orter. He confidently swung his des, eyeing the small green bubble that is Dou Qi ne. His de intent tore an entrance into the green bubble, but he tried not to pop it. Little Dragon watched this and thought how powerful Baek Ain was. He broke the bubbles between Heaven Genesis World and Great Thousand World, leaving his mark. Butpared to that, the amount of control he had over his power is terrifying. ''I''ve just recently evolved and still haven''t gotten used to my new strength.'' Little Dragon thought to himself. "Go!" Baek Ain kept the twin des tight in his grip. Little Dragon pped his wings and entered the small entrance, feeling his body squished. He groaned in pain because the pressure difference was too much. Baek Ain tapped his feet on Little Dragon''s head, shielding him with a faintyer of Genesis Qi. Then, the Dragon finally could sigh in relief because he felt no pain. Kacha! A gathering of thunderclouds suddenly greeted them. It shot ck lightning at Baek Ain and Little Dragon, preventing outsiders from getting in. Baek Ain snorted, "Sit down, Bitch!" "I need to meet my wives!" Baek Ain brandished de Intent and created a white beast resembling a Guardian Lion. The Pixiu, with its white fur, charged at the ck lightning and swallowed it with endless sharpness. ROAR! The white beast scattered the thunderclouds. Not even a Dou God possesses such a power. BOOOOOOOOOOM!! Little Dragon seized a chance and dived down. "WE ARE FALLLLLIIIIIINNNNGGG~!!" Little Dragon couldn''t control his flight for some reason. The atmosphere is too delicate for him. White light engulfed them, Baek Ain fusing his de Intent with a wisp of Golden Crow''s True Divine me. He controlled the white ball of light and spotted a familiarndscape. "ck Corner Region." A smile stered Baek Ain''s face. He went to the mountain range named after his fights with ck-Corner Region''s experts and indirectly summoned all des in the area. Soon, billions of des soared to Baek Ain like moths to a fire. They hovered above the de God Mountain Range, and Little Dragon''s weight dragged them down. BOOM! Little Dragon roared, "THAT HURTS!" ROOOOOOAAAARRR! Baek Ain''s mouth twitched at Little Dragon''sment. But then. he froze on the spot. He felt a familiar presence nearby and looked down, seeing a blonde-haired beauty in a red dress. The beauty cried and ran toward Baek Ain, hugging him. Baek Ain was a bit emotional because it''s been quite sometimes but he had to be strong for her, "I am back, Fei." She sobbed in hisfortable embrace. Yafei smiled, "Wee back, Ain." Baek Ain smiled back, and they kissed each other. It felt like forever for both of them. Yafei stayed in Baek Ain''s hug for a few more minutes, inhaling his scent afterward. She sighed, "I miss you so much." "Me too." Baek Ain chuckled. Not including his journey to the Heaven Genesis World, their separation after helping Beast Tribes, and 100 Reincarnations are long for him. For Baek Ain, he has lived 100 long lives. Yafei was the first to appear in those reincarnations. "Go back and rest." Baek Ain instructed Little Dragon to return to Spirit World, Baek Ain''s little universe inside his body. Little Dragon nodded and turned a silverish-ck purple me into Baek Ain''s body, resting after so long. Baek Ain patted Yafei''s fair back, "How have you been doing?" "Good," Yafei replied while burying her face in his face. It was hard to believe this woman was the famous Wealth Saint of Thorn. "What about others?" Yafei paused before answering, "Not so good." Baek Ain frowned, "Did something happen while I''m gone?" He grasped Yafei''s shoulder gently and noticed she had a troubled expression. Yafei sighed and told Ain that the Gu Sacred Mountain Range''s ambush n against the Hall of Souls and Hun n failed. It''s difficult for Yafel to tell Ain this news because she was ''simrly'' afraid of Baek Ain''s disappointment. To her surprise, Baek Ain showed no sign of disappointment. He looks worried instead. Baek Ain grasped Yafei''s hand this time, "Are they okay?" "They are not injured, right?" "Y-You''re not angry at us?" Yafei blinked her doe eyes. Baek Ain looks puzzled, "Why should I?" "Why should I be angry at you and others, Fei? You''re my wife." "I''m angrier to the damned Hall of Souls and Hun n. Just wait, no one can bully my wives and get away alive!" Yafei''s heart bes increasingly warmer. Yes, this is her man. Baek Ain sighed and added, "I should have put too much pressure on them." "Let''s do things slowly for now. One step at a time to destroy the Hall of Souls and Hun n for good." "Mm." Yafei agreed with Baek Ain. After that, they cuddled some more, but Baek Ain''s hazel-gold eyes shone with utter coldness. There is something in this world he couldn''t tolerate that is harming his people, especially his wives. He closed his eyes and said, "She is here." A woman in a green-white robended not far away. She has Cresent phoenix-like eyes, exuding the aura of nobleness and profundity. Baek Ain was stunned to see the woman here, "I didn''t expect to meet you here." "Fairy Yun." Yunyun was bbergasted. When she sensed such an extreme sharpness in the atmosphere, she thought someone had attacked the Dou Qi ne like Cai Lin predicted. Not once in Yun Yun''s wildest thought, she would meet Baek Ain here. The boy she fell in love with years ago has grown to this extent, bing a handsome man with chiastic and sharp bearing. On top of that, she also couldn''t sense the depth of his power. She couldn''t feel an ounce of Dou Qi in his body. Yunyun was tempted to confess her feelings but hesitated in the end. "Yes." She opened her mouth. "It''s been a while..." "Okay..." They awkwardly stared at each other. After theirst encounter in the Magical Beast Forest, they have reached different statuses and heights. For Baek Ain, it was memorable. But for Yunyun, it was yesterday. Yafei noticed the awkwardness and said, "Maybe we should change the ce first if we want to talk." "You''re right." Baek Ain and Yunyun replied simultaneously. Baek Ain scratched his cheek in helplessness, and Yunyun''s heart throbbed like no tomorrow. Then, they left the de God Mountain Range and went to Diamond Lustre City. Chapter 242: Talkative Yunyun and Ains Charm Skills Chapter 242: Talkative Yunyun and Ain''s Charm Skills --- Chapter 239 --- ck-Corner Region, Diamond Lustre City. After returning to the Dou Qi ne and meeting with Yunyun in the de God Mountain Range, Yafei brought them to the Diamond Lustre City. Baek Ain entered the city and looked around in amusement. As far as he remembers, there was no such city when he stayed in the ck Corner Region. "You''ve been busy." Baek Ainmented, peeking at Yafei. Yafei giggled, "It''s just a side job. Sister Cai has been very adamant in making me get resources all over the continent." "To make it less conspicuous, I can only disguise it as a city and build a Chamber of Commerce.""You built another one? I thought the Mitter Family was doing well?" Baek Ain couldn''t help but ask. Yafei shook her head gently and replied, "Uncles and Aunties are busy with their affairs. I also don''t want to drag them into a dangerous circle outside the Jia Ma Empire." "She''s right, Ain," Yunyun added after some thought. "Many people have investigated your origin over the past years. It''s just that not many people know about your true origin and even name." "Using alternative identities when entering a new region is a good call on your side." "In the Jia Ma Empire, you''re a talented young alchemist and Golden Monarch, but nothing more." "In the ck-Corner Region, you''re the infamous White Fang." "In the Demonic Region, you''re called the Twin-ded yer." "In the Behemoth Paradise, you''re the Great Behemoth." "In the Nether Bird Tribe, you''re their Holy Son." "And recently, you changed your identity into a 10th Grade Alchemist named Lin Feng and engaged to three heiresses." Baek Ain broke into a cold sweat andmented, "You really do your research, huh?" Yunyun stared at Baek Ain and replied, "This is nothing. Most of them are from Cai Lin, who openly shared your secret with me." Unfortunately, Cai Lin probably doesn''t know Baek Ain has another new identity in the Heaven Genesis World and has inherited Fire Roc Saint''s throne. If Cai Lin knew, Beak Ain bet she would put it on a list. "..." Even then, Baek Ain''s eyelid twitched slightly. The Snake Queen sure has the gall to rope more women into the harem. He doesn''t know what to feel about this. Should he be happy or concerned? Even Yafei looks rather helpless when learning this. They tore space into the Fortune Chamber of Commerce''s highest floor and had Bai Yuxian preparing tea and snacks for them. Baek Ain watched Bai Yuxian fleeting away, "Isn''t she?" Yafei nodded, "Yes. She was one of the serial agents from the Behemoth Paradise. She has been helping me with the Chamber of Commerce and has quite a talent in business." "An assassin bes a businesswoman, that sounds like a novel." Baek Ain chuckled in amusement. "You just give the printing division a new interesting idea." Yafei smiled a little. "Let''s see if the novel with your idea works among the people." "You really waste no effort..." Baek Ain was speechless again. Yunyun nced at Yafei in admiration, "As expected from the woman who got deemed as the Merchant Queen." "People also called you the Wealth Saint of-!" Yafei red at Yunyun and said with a smile that was not a smile, "Lady Yun, don''t you think it''s quite inappropriate to expose such a thing?" Yunyun sensed the deep hostility in Yafei''s tone and hurriedly closed her mouth. She was too excited because she finally met Baek Ain and unconsciously turned into a talkative person, even though she wasn''t even the type who liked to talk a lot. She was flustered. I mean, can you me her? It''s like seeing your crush after so many years and finding he has be better in every aspect. Of course, Yafei understood Yunyun''s feelings, but calm the fuck down, woman. Bai Yuxian returned with a trolley, cing snacks and tea for them. "Thanks, Yuxian." Baek Ain learned the assassin''s name, which caught Bai Yuxian off guard. Bai Yuxian also bes flustered, "This is nothing, Master." "Enjoy your conversation. I will be waiting outside." She hurriedly walked out, leaving Baek Ain confused. Baek Ain tilted his head, and Yafei facepalmed. "You''re not this dense, Ain," Yafei said solemnly. Baek Ain smiled, "I know, but something isn''t right." [It''s your skill that you weren''t aware of] ''Don''t tell me...'' Baek Ain finally remembered something on the back of his head. [Yes, it is what you think of] After Baek Ain synthesized his loot and existing skills, he obtained three charmer-type skills. Banished Devil Charmer (Growth-type skill). Emperor of Maiden''s Heart (SSS-high skill). Worldly Desire Tongue (SSS-mid skill). The Emperor of Maiden''s Heart and Worldly Desire Tongue are passive skills with the power to draw the opposite gender''s affection into him. Just one whisper alone is enough to tug the maiden''s heartstrings, making them interested in Baek Ain. Baek Ain had these two skills sealed. He doesn''t want to make women fall in love left and right with him. The deadlybo would be ''extremely'' effective on opposite-gender enemies, though. On the other hand, Banished Devil Charmer is a growth-type skill. It remained on the side of active and passive, growing alongside Baek Ain. And this skill only has two effects. First. Increasing Baek Ain''s charm like a devil charmer who tempted lonely women''s hearts. Second, it solidified his image like a curse in their hearts, branding him as the forbidden fruit that one couldn''t resist love. If both effects were ''sessfully'' met, Baek Ain''s strength would increase significantly for each woman. This skill is such a headache for Baek Ain. Do you know why? Because Baek Ain couldn''t seal this skill. Harem''s life really chose him and left him with no option. The Banished Devil Charmer doesn''t seem to work on Yafei and Yunyun. There is only one exnation. Both women are loving Ain with no external influences. Not saying Yuxian''s feelings aren''t true. It''s just that her feeling isn''t pure. "Anyway, Yuxian''s matter aside..." Yafei grabbed a cookie and fed it to him. "Why don''t you tell us your story in the Heaven Genesis World?" "You have disappeared for a whole month." "For a month?" Baek Ain frowned in disbelief. Yafei nodded, "Yes, a month." ''Alicia, what is happening here??'' [Time Dtion] Alicia answered calmly. [You traveled through the gap of nes to return, which was known as the Limbo of Space and Time] [Not to mention, you''reing from the lower ne, making the time difference worse] [Thankfully, you only stayed in the Heaven Genesis World for a day] [A few hours in the Limbo of Space and Time trante to days in the lower ne] ''And you didn''t tell me??'' Baek Ain was mad at Alicia. [Host, you can''t me me for this...] Alicia wryly added. [Spectral Creatures are a one-of-a-kind resource, and you can''t miss such an opportunity] [Not to mention, you''re traveling slower by riding Little Dragon] ''Fine, you win this time.'' Baek Ain didn''t bother to argue because Spectral Crystal is really a one-of-a-kind resource. It can make traveling to higher realms safer. He also won''t me the poor Little Dragon because he had worked hard on the Gap of nes. After adjusting his mind, Baek Ain breathed in and sighed, "I will tell you about my journey at the Heaven Genesis World." "Since it''s quite an anti-climatic story, don''t expect much." "Everything is good with you in it," Yafei said as a matter of fact. "Including you." Baek Ain winked at Yafei. Yafei jabbed at Baek Ain gently, "There is Lady Yun here, mind your words!" Baek Ain coughed, but Yunyun was honestly unfazed by his innuendo response. Seeing Yunyun''s zero reaction, Baek Ain started his story. "Well, let''s see." Baek Ain thought of a way to tell his story. "It starts from a starry sky." "I was flying in a colorful domain...." Chapter 243: A Brief Quality Test Chapter 243: A Brief Quality Test --- Chapter 240 --- Baek Ain doesn''t grandly exin his journey to the Heaven Genesis World and his experience there. He shared intriguing information from the higher ne with Yafei and Yunyun. However, what made them curious the most was Genesis Qi and its Power System. Yafei and Yunyun knew Dou Qi was just a lower ne energy, which Luo Bingbing had exined to other harem members. ording to Luo Bingbing, the Spiritual Energy she cultivated from the Great Thousand World is more than a hundred times better than Dou Qi in quality and usage. The only exception to thisparison is Baek Ain''s Dou Qi because it was too pure and immense in amount. In fact, before Baek Ain went to the Heaven Genesis World, he had more energy than Luo Binging if we equalize Dou Qi to Spiritual Energy.Now, more so, or even limitless, because Baek Ain could keep producing Genesis Qi by simply existing with Ancestral Behemoth''s Core that acts like an energy converter and battery. Baek Ain looked at them and said, "I see that you two are curious about Genesis Qi''s usage." "It''s actually quite simr to Dou Qi but more refined." "For example, can one of you attack me?" "Why?" Yunyun found the thought of attacking Baek Ain sphemous. Baek Ain smiled mysteriously, "A demonstration." "I see that you''re a Saint, Lady Yun. Throw an attack that could wipe a mountain at me." "This..." Yunyun still hesitated. "Just do it. If Ain has this confidence, then it must be real." Yafei was eager to know just how powerful Genesis Qi was. Yunyun sighed heavily and lifted her index finger, gathering fire, wind, and lightning energy into her fingertips. Baek Ain raised his eyebrow slightly because he faintly detected a Beast''s bloodline from Yunyun''s body, which diverted from the original story. Among the three elements, the fire element is the strongest. There aren''t many Magical Beast Tribes with such a noble aura, making Baek Ain guess Yunyun has formed the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe. "I''m sure you have sensed my Magical Beast''s bloodline. Yes, I''m now part of the Demon Phoenix Tribe and simultaneously the leader of Wind Lightning Pavilion." Yunyun answered Baek Ain''s curiosity. "So, be careful." "The Thundercloud me is a self-nurtured Heavenly me that I created upon bing a saint." "Its destruction capability is no less than that of the top five Heavenly me." "Are you going to attack or advertise your Essence FLame?" Baek Ain teased her. Yunyun blinked in concern, "I''m just exining my ability." "I don''t want to hurt you." "Don''t worry. You won''t." Baek Ain replied with utter confidence. "Do you know why? Because I''m the King of Fire Elements." Since Baek Ain became the Golden Crow''s Incarnation and contracted its Primordial Soul, any ordinary fire below the level of Golden Crow''s True Divine me won''t injure him. It''s like throwing a drop of water into an ocean. Yunyun finally nodded and whispered, "Thunderclouds me Ray." A purple-gold light exploded from Yunyun''s finger and shot at Baek Ain''s shoulder. Yunyun doesn''t want to hurt Baek Ain, and it is the truth. Baek Ain helplessly shook his head and stretched his right hand casually, generating Genesis Qi stars that swirled into a tiny white whirlpool on his palm. Yunyun and Yafe watched the purple-gold light travel at the speed of light, but soon, it slowed and gradually vanished into the whirlpool. "How is that even possible?" Yunyun''s eyes widened. Any Dou Saint who faced Thunderclouds me Ray will not leave unscathed if they did what Baek Ain did. Baek Ain smirked and raised three fingers, "There are three reasons behind your attack''s failure." "First of all, the difference in our cultivation realm is too far ahead." "Second, my Genesis Qi is purer and heavier than your attack, allowing me to swallow it." "Third..." "Natural Suppression." "The elements you used aren''t effective against me. It is strong, but you''re not quite there yet to merge three elements into a new one." Yunyun grimly clenched her hand, "I see..." She felt embarrassed because Baek Ain seemed to think she was weak and meant nothing to his newfound strength. Baek Ain sensed Yunyun''s mood falling and added, "Don''t underestimate yourself, Lady Yun. Even though you can''t dent my Genesis Qi, the path you took right now is incredible." "If you put more effort and actualize the Thunderclouds me as a genuine Heavenly me, you might be able to scratch me." "I will do my best," Yunyun said seriously. Baek Ain waved his hand, "Don''t pressure yourself." "I''m only giving you advice." Soon, the topic changed back to the Dou Qi World. Although Yafei has briefly told Baek Ain about the world''s current state, knowing more from Yunyun will be very helpful. "You reckon what Hall of Soul is nning?" Baek Ain gazed at Yunyun thoughtfully. Yunyun returned the gaze and replied, "I''ve checked some old records and asked Cai Lin to do future sights." "From thest few days, the Hall of Souls and Hun n had hidden themselves somewhere in the Dou Qi Continent." "Still, we eventually grasped their core n. They are nning to use arge-scale sacrificial array and bury everyone in the Dou Qi Continent for a chance of bing Dou God..." "Those crazy bastards. They are making the Dou Qi ne worse than it already is." Baek Ain clicked his tongue. He recalled Zhang Hansen''s words and pondered if this sacrificial array had something to do with the true mastermind behind this world. The Nihility Devouring me is the 2nd ranked Heavenly me, possessing the power to turn this Dou Qi ne upside down. Why, though? The motive behind Nihility Devouring me is well-hidden. Thankfully, Baek Ain had a way to stop therge-scale sacrificial array before it could create chaos. One of them is the usage of Genesis Runes. No matter how old and experienced the Nihility Devouring me was,it can''t go against being above its grade. Baek Ain lowered his hand and said, "After the Hall of Souls and Hun n ends, I will bring everyone to the Heaven Genesis World for a first-time experience." "It would take a few years to build a proper Space Tunnel there..." ''I-Is this the infamous date?" Yunyun thought to herself. Then, the second half hit and made her speechless. Yunyun shook her head inwardly and pped her cheek because a few years are okay. She could hone her ability more before going to the Heaven Genesis World. Given how much Yunyun diverted from her path, Baek Ain doesn''t see why she should be limited to Dou Qi ne alone. "Someone ising here," Yunyun said, staring out the window. Baek Ain recognized this aura, "Luo Bingbing." A sharp aura sliced through the horizon. An immortal fairy rode her sword and traveled toward the Diamond Lustre City, leaving several sonic booms in the sky. Baek Ain also gazed out the window, seeing Luo Bingbing standing on her sword in the sky. She wore a white-gold dress, strengthening her beauty even more. Their eyes met, and Baek Ain waved his hand. "Husband, is that really you?" Luo Bingbing covered her mouth in happiness. Baek Ain smiled, "I''m back." "Come here." "Give me a hug." Swoosh! Luo Bingbing descended from the sky and hugged Baek Ain tightly, "I''m sorry. I can''t meet your expectations." "Failure is normal." Baek Ain gently kissed Luo Bingbing''s forehead in assurance. "If not so... We wouldn''t call Failure the Mother of Sess." Chapter 244: The Dark Sides Scheme Chapter 244: The Dark Side''s Scheme --- Chapter 241 --- Baek Ain embraced Luo Bingbing tofort her. From the miserable look on her face and those dark circles under her eyes, he knew she had gone through terrible things when he was away. He sighed inside as Luo Bingbing had two weaknesses that were ''directly'' tied to him. Her first weakness is her self-esteem. After being devoured by the Unfinished Samsara, Luo Bingbing''s heart as an expert is damaged and makes her meek before Baek Ain. It is positive and negative because she could be as fierce as a lion before others but still has a soft side. Unfortunately, this soft side is always overpowering when triggered. She failed Baek Ain''s task and felt overwhelming shame crush her heart even further. Her mental state is pushed to the edge, making her weaker than ever.Then, her second weakness made it worse. Luo Bingbing needs Baek Ain''s presence to be stable. She would have been fine if she had failed with Baek Ain around as he could console her. Since he wasn''t around, she likely formed a Heart Demon and could go berserk. Thank god. Luo Bingbing didn''t form any Heart Demon, or the Dou Qi Continent is doomed without Dou God around to resist her. "There, there, I''m here." Baek Ain whispered and watched Luo Bingbing''s soul be calmer. He couldn''t help but imagine the chaos happening if she got reincarnated. Luo Bingbing basked in Baek Ain''s presence and inhaled deeply. She felt at ease after weeks of solitary. Baek Ain carried Luo Bingbing to the Fortune Chamber of Commerce''s building and let her sit on the empty seat. Luo Bingbing sat and stared at Baek Ain with her big doe eyes. "Husband, you converted your Dou Qi." "But why did I sense it wasn''t Spiritual Energy?" Baek Ain smiled and told Luo Bingbing about his experience in the Heaven Genesis World, which caused her eyes to pop in shock. "Some people theorize that there is a simr world outside the Great Thousand World''s boundary, to think it was urate..." "Not only do people there cultivate energy that is no less strong than Spiritual Energy, but their strongest expert might possess more authority than Heavenly Rulers." "That I don''t know." Baek Ain replied casually. Since this entire universe was ''literally'' created by the Goddess of Opportunity, he didn''t dare to specte on who was the strongest here. Now that Baek Ain thought about it, he also felt wary about the Goddess of Opportunity. Thetter is too mysterious, and he couldn''t afford to joke with her existence. He wouldn''t be this paranoid in the past, but now he had a lot of people on his side to protect. They are family to him. And the Goddess of Opportunity could take them away from him. Baek Ain shook his head gently, "The Heaven Genesis World aside, I don''t see Tang Huo''er with you." "Tang Huo''er? Ah, my disciple." Luo Bingbing almost forgets about her one and only disciple. She was too depressed to teach the Burning me Valley''s young heiress. In the end, Luo Bingbing told Tang Huo''er to enter seclusion and not get out until sheprehended the way of the sword. Baek Ain helplessly patted his head andmented, "At least you don''t put her in danger." Luo Bingbing awkwardly looked down, "Yes..." "I''m ashamed of myself." Yafei watched their conversation and said, "Sister Luo, I think this was our first meeting with each other." "My name is Yafei, and I''m also Ain''s wife." Luo Bingbing looked at Yafei with a surprised look before nodding, "Ah, nice to meet you." "My name is Luo Bingbing." Yunyun wanted to introduce herself to Luo Bingbing, too. However, she was in an awkward ce where she wanted to say she was Baek Ain''s close acquaintance but didn''t want toe off as a pretentious woman. The awkwardness seeped into the atmosphere as Baek Ain coughed and did the introduction for both of them. "Bingbing, this is Yun Yun." Baek Ain introduced Yun Yun. "And Yun Yun, this is Luo Bingbing." Yunyun and Luo Bingbing stared at each other silently before nodding their heads in understanding. ''That''s it? You two didn''t say anything to each other?'' Baek Ain was speechless. Yafei giggled because this was interesting. "Ain, what is our next move?" Still, She diverted the topic. Baek Ain thanked Yafei for getting rid of the awkwardness. He nced at the window and replied, "For now, the Hall of Souls must havey low to gather their strength." "I''ve got intel that the Nihility Devouring me behind the Hun n and the Hall of Soul is nning something big." "Something that is strong enough to doom the Dou Qi ne." "This..." Yunyun frowned because Cai Lin mentioned something along that line a few days ago. Even though their enemies are still the Hall of Souls and the Hun n, the mastermind is actually the Nihility Devouring me. The 2nd Ranked Heavenly me has be a wicked demon that aimed for absolute destruction, leaving nothing behind. Luo Bingbing closed her eyes andmented, "Actually, they might noty low as you believe..." "What do you mean?" Before Baek Ain could ask, Yunyun had already done so. Luo Bingbing nced at Baek Ain and sighed, "When we are ambushing the Hall of Souls and the Hun n in the Gu Sacred Mountain Range, I sensed an ominous aura of sacrifices from them." "Sacrifices!" Baek Ain realized something. "The Hall of Souls had been gathering souls of strong experts and imprisoned them in their hideout." "I always thought it was weird, but everything makes sense now." "Factly speaking, no one in the Hall of Souls or Hun n could defend themselves against Bingbing. No matter how much they tried, they couldn''t ovee the difference in realm and energy''s quality." "What you said makes sense." Thedies nodded in agreement. "But that doesn''t tell anything about their agenda?" Yunyun frowned deeply. Baek Ain raised his finger and answered, "No, it is telling something." "They must have sacrificed those souls to increase their strength." "But such a method of increasing power is temporary." "They must have paid a huge price..." Luo Bingbing''s eyes lit up. "With such a huge price, they are probably attacking other factions, preferably groups with strength weaker than them, but won''t catch others'' attention." "Everything in the Dou Qi Continent is within our grasp." Yafei raised a point. "They can''t escape our radar." "No, they can." Yunyun chimed in. "Who said they couldn''t attack factions outside the continent?" "My Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe is always known as one of two supreme magical beast factions." "The other is..." "Ancient Void Dragon Tribe." Baek Ain connected the dots. "Not only are the members of this Beast Tribe strong, but their bloodline and soul are exceptional." "The Hall of Souls and Hun n would definitely attack them." Baek Ain had met with one Ancient Void Dragon Tribe member, and it was the Southern Dragon King he killed on the floating ind. Even though the Southern Dragon King isn''t the ''strongest'' expert in this world, some expert people like him exist in his tribe. And they are juicy steaks for the Hall of Souls. Baek Ain closed his eyes and expanded his Divine Soul, perceiving many hundred thousand miles away. His sense reached one of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe''s inds. As his senses reached the inds one by one, his expression darkened. "It''s toote." Baek Ain said while closing his eyes. "The Ancient Void Dragon Tribe is¡­ Destroyed." Chapter 245: The Last Ancient Void Dragon, Zi Yan Chapter 245: The Last Ancient Void Dragon, Zi Yan --- Chapter 242 --- "The Ancient Void Dragon Tribe is... Destroyed." Everyone''s eyes widened in disbelief. They just found the scheme of their enemy, but they were somehow one step ahead. It is not normal. Yunyun pinched the bridge of her nose and mumbled, "Falling dragons, the phoenixes who should cry in happiness, fell into an unknown sorrow and experienced the same end." "Medusa...""You think you''re slick." "You know this would happen." "Cai Lin knew about this?" Baek Ain gazed at Yunyun with a frown. Yunyun shook her head bitterly and exined, "She didn''t specifically tell me about it. Once in a while, she would tell me random phrases and forget about them in our conversations." "Her ability to read things is terrifying, but ites with weakness." "She couldn''t tell the truth directly, or there would be heavy consequences." Baek Ain narrowed his eyes because Cai Lin had once told him about future events, and if what Yunyun said was true, she must have paid the price for it. "Then, she couldn''t risk changing the future." He mumbled to himself. "Still, the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe just gone like that..." "How unfortunate." Luo Bingbing looked at Baek Ain and said, "Husband, that''s how this world works. Only strength speaks here, and the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe isn''t strong enough to survive." "But isn''t the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe supposed to be at the same level as the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe?" Yafeimented while ncing at Yunyun. "Aren''t they destroyed too fast?" Yunyun sighed and answered, "You''re right. Normally, the Ancient Void Dragon n should be able to protect themselves from harm." "But we can''t underestimate how scheming the Hall of Souls and Hun n were." "Not to mention... The Ancient Void Dragon Tribe isn''t as harmonious as the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe as they got separated into four ind factions." Yunyun added, "If Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe got attacked, we could react anytime and find a way out. On the other hand, the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe is..." [Ding! You have triggered the quest] [Name: The Last Ancient Void Dragon] [Introduction: Even though the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe got destroyed, theirst blood still lives in the Jia Nan Academy. Please fetch her from the academy before the Hall of Souls can and help her ascend as the True Dragon Empress] [Objective: Found and assist Zi Yan (0/2)] [Time Limit: A week] [Reward: 1x Dragon Blood Potion Recipe, 12x True Dragon Blood Grass] [Penalty: None] [Do you want to ept the quest?] Baek Ain stared at the sudden appearance of the system panel with a poker face. He already expected this to happen. ''Alicia.'' [It''s automatic, Host] [But I guarantee something, helping her would benefit you...] Baek Ain wrylyughed inside because helping a dragon as Behemoth is a weird scenario. When he saw a dragon-blooded creature, all he could think of was food. The only exception to this is Qing Lin, who possessed the bloodline of an ancient Serpentine Dragon. ''I ept the quest.'' Baek Ain epted the quest and gazed at the distance. Zi Yan is one of many deuteragonists in the Battle Through The Heaven Story, and Baek Ain avoided her back then, so he didn''t implicate things. Ironically. Baek Ain has to save her now. He nced at Yafei and said, "There is one remaining Ancient Void Dragon Tribe Member left in the Dou Qi Continent." "Her name is Zi Yan, and she luckily ate the Human Transformation Flower." "After bing human, she currently stayed at Jia Nan Academy." "Jia Nan Academy?" Yafei was perplexed. "This... Isn''t that the academy that Xiao Yan went to? It''s too good to be a coincidence." Luo Bingbing furrowed her brows and asked, "Don''t tell me this girl got tricked by that fellow Xiao Yan, too?" Baek Ain smiled weakly, "I don''t know about that, but we can assume things." "That bastard... Husband, you should make him suffer more before his death." Luo Bingbing put on a cute yet fierce expression. "He''s getting away too easily after swindling so many girls, including my disciple." Baek Ain didn''t bother to fix Luo Bingbing''s vision on this matter because Xiao Yan did swindle many girls in his short lifetime. "Why did you suddenly mention this girl?" Yunyun asked in confusion. Baek Ain smiled and answered, "It''s because she has a way of weakening our enemy. Although my strength is enough to wipe the Hall of Souls and Hun n, we can''t eliminate the possibility of them having a secret technique to repel me." "Since the Hall of Souls and Hun n have wiped the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe, she, as thest member of the tribe, deserved to avenge her tribesmen." "I see..." Yunyun replied with a thoughtful expression. "So, when are we going to visit this girl?" ''We?'' Baek Ain stared at Yunyun in surprise. It seems the Heaven Demon Phoenix Saintess wanted to follow him. He nced at the window and saw the bright sun, "Now. We must take her to safety now." "We can''t let the Hall of Souls reach her first." "What are we waiting for then?" Luo Bingbing summoned her trustworthy sword and ced it on her hip. Yafei looked at them and said, "I will stay and prepare for something." "Okay, we will be back as soon as possible." Baek Ain nodded and vanished alongside Luo Bingbing and Yunyun. ... ... Jia Nan Academy. Dark thunderclouds covered the bright sky, and an ominous aura hit the area with dread. Everyone in the academy felt suffocated. They felt every part of their bodies got crushed just by existing alone. "Kekeke, how is the taste of Heaven Might Soul Array Formation?" A gruff voice mocked them. A ck-clothed figure hovered in the sky. Behind him is a bright red halo, which glows with deep blood light. "Hand over the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe member or your pitiful academy will perish!" A purple-haired girl in a dark purple dress looked very worried. She gritted her teeth and said, "Great Elder, just let me go." "All my tribesmen are dead anyway. If my sacrifice can help Jia Nan Academy, I will do it." Su Qian shook his head solemnly, "You can''t. The Hall of Souls must have something nned." "They targeted you because they needed something from you." "Take that away, and this world might fall into danger." "Also... Do you really think they would fulfill their side of the deal?" He put on a disgusted expression. "The Hall of Souls is an evil and despicable faction!" "B-But..." Zi Yan was worried. She was hopeless when sensing her family''s deaths. Without them, she found no meaning in life. "No, but!" Su Qian sternly chopped Zi Yan''s head, making her groan in pain. "You''re part of Jia Nan Academy. If I can''t even protect you, my position as the Great Elder means nothing!" "Guardian Bai, Guardian Qian, I hope you can resist the Hall of Souls until the headmaster returns." Two people appeared before Su Qian. One wore a white robe, and the other wore a ck robe, and they possessed the might of Dou Venerate. "We will do our best." Guardian Bai and Guardian Qiane out, releasing their might to repel the Hall of Souls. However, it was futile. BAM! Guardian Bai and Guardian Qian were ''instantly''unched back to the nearest building and coughed a mouthful of blood. "Half-Saint..." Guardian Bai wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. "The Hall of Souls actually sent a Half-Saint to our academy." Guardian Qian added with a grim mood. "Tch. We could use the killing array if we still had the Fallen Heart me." "Unfortunately..." "That bastard of a brat named Xiao Yan, I despise him with my whole being!" "There is no need to be angry." Guardian Bai sighed. "We can only do our best, even if our lives are on the line." The Half-Saint snorted at the Guardian Bai and Guardian Qian, "You weak Venerates dare to stop me? FOOLISH!" "I will give you the taste of death." He stretched his hand, gathering a dark red energy on his finger. "DIE!" Swoosh! SHING! "AAAAAAARGHHH!" An arm dropped from the sky and sttered on the ground. A blood-curdling scream also echoed, sending chills down everyone''s spine. Everyone looked west and saw a woman wielding a thin blue sword. And that woman is none other than Luo Bingbing! Chapter 246: Adopting a Dragon Girl

Chapter 246: Adopting a Dragon Girl

(AN: Double Update Today, Sorry for the Dy) If you are interested to read advanced Chapters, you can support me on the P4treon and check thetest Chapters there. ---243 --- An immortal-like expert hovered in the sky. Her blue sword radiated with a faint aura, making a unique yet beautiful contrast with the ring sunlight. After seeing the gentle blue light, everyone in the Jia Nan Academy felt at ease. They breathed evenly due to the disappearing pressure, calming their heart down. ''Who is this woman?'' Everyone thought. On the other hand, the Hall of Souls experts stared at Luo Bingbing with a dark expression. "Sword Fairy Luo..." The Half-Saint Expert from Hall of Souls scowled at Luo Bingbing. Luo Bingbing indifferently gazed back, "We meet again, Blood Demon." In the Gu Sacred Mountain Range, Blood Demon is one of the Hall of Souls'' experts who led the death army against the alliance. His expertise is to control the blood of his enemy, using it to his advantage. He fought with Luo Bingbing once, and it ended up with him running away from her. But it''s alright because he wanted to stall Luo Bingbing from helping others. He''s one of the reasons why Luo Bingbing is so frustrated with herself. So, meeting Blood Demon here is like Christmas for Luo Bingbing. She wants nothing more than to cut trash to pieces. Blood Demon held his bloody shoulder tightly, using his Dou Qi to prevent more bleeding. However, he also gritted his teeth because Luo Bingbing is so ruthless that she injected sword intent into his injury. He chuckled coldly, ''This bitch really wants to kill me.'' After their first encounter, the Hall of Souls and Hun n emerge as the winners. Blood Demon was sure it dealt a blow to Luo Bingbing''s confidence. Even then, he had to admit Luo Bingbing was getting up fast. Her strength is also monstrous. Blood Demon clenched his shoulder and made it explode, discarding the rotten part due to the sword''s intent. After that, he dragged a random Hall of Souls member, turning him into blood energy before regenerating his lost limb. Such a scene is gruesome and makes one fear him. "That''s better." Blood Demon grinned in joy. "Sword Fairy Luo, your sword skill is indeed impressive." "But I am Immortal!" "You can''t kill me!" Luo Bingbing pointed her sword at Blood Demon, "Is that so?" "Well, let''s see how many sword strikes you can get then..." After saying that, a blue light rose from Luo Bingbing, tearing the dark clouds above even more. Like a hero who made her appearance clear, she''s here to y the demon king! Luo Bingbing isn''t afraid of anything anymore because her husband is here. Not far away, Baek Ain arrived with Yunyun. They are a bit slower than Luo Bingbing, but that''s for good reason. They don''t want to alert the Hall of Souls too much. If they knew about Baek Ain''s arrival, it would cause the Hall of Souls to hide even more. "Impressive..." Yunyun stared at Luo Bingbing with admiration in her green eyes. To her, Luo Bingbing''s way of the sword is unrivaled in the same grade. On top of that, Luo Bingbing is from the upper realm. Her foundation must be ''extremely'' solid. "She''s stronger than me." Although Yunyun is confident in her strength, she knows the limit of Dou Qi after discussing it with Baek Ain earlier. Since Luo Bingbing cultivated spiritual energy, her attack was smoother and more dangerous. Baek Ain also stared at Luo Bingbing, "Her realm is loosening. She should be able to break through soon." Yunyun''s eyes widened slightly, "She is?" "Yeah. Luo Bingbing can always break through anytime, but she doesn''t have the self-esteem, chance, or heart to achieve it." Baek Ain bitterly replied. Unfinished Samsara is scary. "Let''s go. We must get Zi Yan before the Hall of Souls could." He added while descending from the sky. Yunyun nodded and followed Baek Ain. Zi Yan and Su Qian watched the fight between Blood Demon and Luo Bingbing with fascination. "This..." "Is she the headmaster?" Zi Yan couldn''t help but utter. Su Qian chopped Zi Yan''s head sternly, "Nonsense! Our headmaster is a man!" "Ouch~!" "Also, I''m sure the headmaster wasn''t this strong..." "He also didn''t use a sword as a weapon." "But I might know who she is." "Who is she?" Zi Yan''s eyes glimmered with hope. Su Qian stared at Luo Bingbing and answered, "There was a rumor in the Central ins. Four Ancient ns allied to deal with the Hall of Souls but failed because thetter used a forbidden technique to revive the dead..." "Revive the dead..." Zi Yan''s expression turned grave. No wonder they wiped the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe. They must have wanted to use their bodies. ''Curse you, Hall of Souls.'' ''I swear I''m strong enough in the future. I will wipe you guys down!'' Dragon''s resentment is strong. Zi Yan, who had lost everything, possessed Dragon''s resentment that could swallow a world whole. "Yes, revive the dead." Su Qian nodded solemnly. "Even then, they don''t have an advantage against the Ancient n Alliance." "Even though Hall of Souls sessfully fled from the ambush, they experienced a serious blow in their ranks." "I heard most of their experts died..." "That woman, If I''m not wrong, is one of the Four Fairies." "Surname Luo, Sword Fairy Luo." "Her name is Luo Bingbing." A voice echoed in the room. "Who is there?" Su Qian walked in front of Zi Yan, protecting her. Baek Ain walked into their sight and raised his hand, "Calm down. I mean no harm, especially for the Dragon Girl." Zi Yan''s nose twitched because she smelled a draconic scent from Baek Ain but found no bloodline or presence from him. How weird. Baek Ain used the Chaotic Mask of the Jester skill, transforming his appearance into a mysterious teacher, Lin Feng, again. He could have used White Fang''s identity, who was acquainted with Su Qian in the past, but he decided not to. After all, he''sing here to get Zi Yan and not to protect Jia Nan Academy. Baek Ain smiled, "My name is Lin Feng, and I''m here for you, Zi Yan." "I don''t wanna!" Zi Yan put on a solemn expression. Baek Ain shook his head gently, "Too bad. You don''t have a choice in this situation." "If you stay in the Jia Nan Academy any longer. You will not only endanger your life but also the lives of people here." "Hall of Souls will keep chasing you." Zi Yan hesitated because what Baek Ain said was true. "Don''t you want revenge?" Baek Ain suddenly said. Zi Yan looked up, staring into Baek Ain''s clear yet profound eyes. "You want to avenge your tribesmen, right?" He calmly stared back into her eyes. "Their sudden death is done by the Hall of Souls and Hun n." He pointed at Blood Demon and added, "With your current strength, you can''t touch that fellow''s coat." "However, if youe with me." "You can wipe the Hall of Souls and Hun n." "After all, we have amon enemy. No, this world has amon enemy." Yunyun observed Zi Yan''s expression and smiled inwardly because the answer was clear. Those eyes are thirsty for revenge. Zi Yan clenched her fist, "Can you really?" "Yes." "Then, I will go with you." "Zi Yan!" Su Qian was hopeless. "Don''t stop me, Elder." Zi Yan gave him a determined look. "I''m doing this for everyone..." Baek Ain smiled at them, "Wise choice." "Let''s see..." "Since I already epted three students, I don''t think I can handle more." "What about this? Zi Yan, are you willing to be adopted?" "I-I''m willing!" Zi Yan replied decisively. Baek Ain nodded, "Good. From now on, you''re my adopted sister." Chapter 247: Sky-Shattering Gift Chapter 247: Sky-Shattering Gift (Author Note: Sorry for the dy again, my Laptop is still getting fix) --- Chapter 244 --- Baek Ain stared at Zi Yan. She isn''t epting his offer impulsively. Her decisivenesses from her hopelessness. Yes, this is the best choice. "Come here." Baek Ain waved his hand. Zi Yan walked to Baek Ain and stood before him calmly. Her draconic eyes had wariness but also a bit of hope in them.Baek Ain reached for Zi Yan''s head and patted her, "You''ve suffered, Zi Yan." "Don''t worry." "Everything will be fine now." "Do you know why?" Zi Yan opened her mouth and asked, "I don''t know..." Baek Ain smiled, "Because I am, your Big Brother is here." Everyone was stunned by his words. Those who don''t know Baek Ain will think he is arrogant. Those who understand him well know he was confident. Weirdly, Zi Yan felt thetter. She stared at Baek Ain in amazement and believed he was a man of character. ''As expected, Ain is different.'' Yunyun couldn''t help but smile. At the time, Yunyun only knew Baek Ain as a young man in the Magical Beast Forest, but he has grown so much. Right now, she felt like he could support the entire world in his palm. Su Qian observed Baek Ain and sighed, "What a line..." "Mr. Lin, please take care of Zi Yan well." "This girl is worrisome." Baek Ain nced at Su Qian and nodded, "I will." "In fact, I will give her a greeting gift." Baek Ain pondered on what gift he should give to Zi Yan. She''s, after all, a dragon. The way Magical Beast trains is different from humans. He could give her some Ancestral Dragon''s essence, which he refined into Ancient Behemoth''s core. But he quickly denied the silly idea because Zi Yan''s body couldn''t handle such force. It''s like putting a literal sun in a fragile teacup. [Host] Alicia suddenly called him. ''Hmm, what''s the matter, Alicia?'' [I think you should give her a synthesized essence of Silver Wolf Dragon and Thunderfire Dragonhawk, Host] [They are both rare Genesis Beasts and possess strong draconic bloodlines] [Who knows, Zi Yan might be able to achieve a miraculous evolution] [Of course, you can add your Ashen Behemoth''s blood into the mix. You might get an ''interesting'' result] Baek Ain''s mouth twitched slightly because Alicia really wanted him to experiment with Zi Yan. Ashen Behemoth''s bloodline is dangerous, especially for the Dragon race. There is no way Baek Ain believed that Ashen Behemoth was only a variant of Divine Behemoth. However, if Alicia says so, there must be a reason. ''What is the catch? Stop ying around with words.'' Baek Ain asked his assistant. [Hehe, okay] Alicia giggled. [Host, do you think the rtionship between Behemoth Race and Dragon Race is one-sided?] [If Behemoth Race could devour Dragon Race to be stronger, who said thetter can''t do the same?] Baek Ain''s eyes lit up. He never thought of this before. That''s right. Even though the Behemoth Race is a devourer of Dragons, the Dragon Race is still known as one of the strongest apex creatures in many worlds. It''s just a matter of who is more fiercer than others. [Adding a diluted Ashen Behemoth''s bloodline into a pill or essence can stimte any Dragon race''s bloodline. Think of it as a tonic or MSG for your food] Thatst metaphor sounds wrong, but okay. "This..." Several seconds have passed, and Baek Ain still hasn''t said anything. Zi Yan felt nervous. Baek Ain closed his eyes and opened them again. He sighed, "You''re getting a big gift, my little sister." After saying that, a terrifying beast might explode from Baek Ain''s body and form an ashen-colored barrier around him. It startled Zi Yan, Yunyun, and Su Qian. Baek Ain brought two broken bone marrows. One is sliced clean, and the other is scorched ck. "What an intense essence..." Yunyun stared at the broken marrow solemnly. If Yunyun could absorb these bone marrows, she might break through to 8-Star Dou Saint in one go. No, she might even reach the peak of Dou Saint Realm. ''Ain must get them from the Heaven Genesis World.'' Yunyun guessed it perfectly. Su Qian couldn''t recognize the broken bone marrows because his realm was too low, but he knew they weren''t simple. He could sense ''danger'' from them. However, the most stunned person in the realm is actually Zi Yan. Zi Yan broke into cold sweats in the presence of these bone marrows. As thest Ancient Void Dragon, she felt proud of her bloodline. Yet before these bone marrows, she felt unbearably weak. Ancient Void Dragons could travel through space and dimensions. They also possess ''extremely'' powerful physiques, but their greatest weakness is their weak spiritual energy. If not, there would be no record of them getting enved into a mount. Still, at this very moment, Zi Yan felt none of these advantages. Her blood plunged into the ice river. Her body bes sickly weak. Above all else, she felt her mental prowess crashing down rapidly. Zi Yan looked up at Baek Ain. But she could only see a mighty hawk and a silver wolf with draconic traits. Their appearance might not be real dragons, but their presence was. Baek Ain summoned the Golden Crow''s me, refining the bone marrow into pure essence. A few secondster, all that was left was a purplish-silver liquid. Suddenly, thunderclouds covered the sky. Kacha! BOOOM! A lightning bolt hit a mountain nearby, lighting it on fire. Luo Bingbing and Blood Demon are busy fighting, but this phenomenon stops them. "A Tribtion..." Blood Demon frowned, staring at the Jia Nan Academy weirdly. "What caused it to appear?" Luo Bingbing nced at Jia Nan Academy and thought, ''It seems Husband is sessful.'' She smiled, "Too bad. It seems your Hall of Souls has failed." Blood Demon grimaced, "What do you mean?" Luo Bingbing brandished her sword, "Hehe, why should I tell you?" "You scum." "..." Blood Demon was speechless. Then why did you mention it? Back at the Jia Nan Academy, Baek Ain bit his finger and dripped a diluted Ashen Behemoth''s blood into the purplish-silver liquid, causing it to boil rapidly. Zi Yan was terrified. The drop of blood is way more terrifying than the purplish-silver liquid. ''Did a Demon God adopt me?'' The poor dragon thought to herself. Baek Ain used synthesis and fused the boiling liquid in his hand. With that, a purplish-silver light pir soars to the sky. BOOOM! Another thunder strike fell, smiting the light pir. ROAR! Dragon roar echoed in the sky. Cracks started appearing, creating the scene of the apocalypse. Baek Ain controlled the cracks and prevented innocent bystanders from dying identally. He stared at Zi Yan, "Well, my little sister..." "Are you ready for your wee home gift?" Zi Yan nervously nodded, "I-I''m ready." Baek Ain flicked the purplish-silver liquid and made it enter Zi Yan''s chest, which glowed with terrifying light. Zi Yan gritted her teeth and instinctively let out a roar. ROOOOR! A massive silhouette appeared behind Zi Yan. It was a slender, dark-purple western dragon with wolf-like limbs and hawk-like wings. Baek Ain watched this with amusement, "Show them, Zi Yan." "Show the Hall of Souls what kind of enemy they would face." "The Avenger of Ancient Void Dragon!" Zi Yan''s aura exploded swiftly, and her cultivation increased many times, which shocked Su Qian beyond belief. Hearing Baek Ain''s words, Zi Yan released all her resentment and roared to the sky. ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAARRR! The sky shattered, revealing several dragon shadows. Baek Ain stared at the dragon shadows, "Not bad." "I''ve adopted a good sister." Chapter 248: Zi Yans Evolution, Forbidden Beast! Chapter 248: Zi Yan''s Evolution, Forbidden Beast! --- Chapter 245 --- Roar! The roar of a thousand heavenly dragons echoed in the Jia Nan Academy and the surrounding area. Even people in the ck-Corner Region could hear such a majestic call. Thunderclouds waved as if they had a heartbeat. Lighting arcs shed against each other, creating turbulence in the sky. Suddenly, a brilliant purple-silver light exploded. BOOOOOOM!! A manifestation appeared. Arge dark-purple draconic body dived down, gradually suffocating the area with a severe beastly aura filled with deep resentment. Three pairs of hawk wings full of dark, gleaming feathers like void pped, and sharp starlight wolf-like dragon ws shed through the space, revealing wormholes.The dragon head was ''literally'' shaped like an armored helmet, and those eye sockets suddenly revealed resentment-filled red eyes. The red eyes trickled with blood, crying from the world''s injustice. This dragon is not a divine creature. She is an Avenger of All Dragons. Everyone from the Hall of Souls felt their heart stirred when the Avenger Dragon gazed at them with resentment-filled eyes. Their bodies shivered from goosebumps, and chill got sent straight down their spines. "What was that dragon?" Blood Demon felt his heart and blood be cold. After massacring the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe, the Hall of Souls learned the secret of Dragon''s Fears. Blood Demon even infused his Blood Demon Body with dragon blood, further enhancing his power against any dragon-type enemies. However, all that dragon blood was useless against this dragon. Not to mention, Blood Demon felt the dragon''s blood in his body roar in anguish. No, they are crying. Those bloods are crying when this dragon appears. Deep inside the dragon manifestation, Zi Yan curled up by hugging her legs and sleeping soundlessly. She has gone through a tremendous change. Zi Yan has matured considerably. Her beauty bloomed alongside her body, gaining full curves here and there. Her purple hair hung down, creating this illusory waterfall-like illusion. Nevertheless, the most ''noticeable'' changes to Zi Yan''s body are two ashen-colored horns above her head. The horns intertwined and shaped like a crown at the bottom, bing increasingly ashen as they grew up. They also narrowly curved into arcs, gleaming with murderous intent and extreme sharpness. This extreme sharpness is very simr to Baek Ain''s de intent. And at that moment, suddenly, Zi Yan opened her eyes. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!! The dragon manifestation disappeared and was ''immediately'' reced with an extreme thunder field. Purple and silver lightning arcs dance, surrounding Zi Yan with heavenly might. Luo Bingbing stopped and nced back at Zi Yan. She wasn''t the Dou Qi ne''s native and from the Great Thousand World, which means she could sense more than them. She witnessed tremendous changes inside Zi Yan. ''Forbidden Creature!'' Luo Bingbing couldn''t believe her senses right now. After a few moments, this small dragon actually evolved into a Forbidden Creature. Forbidden Creature wasn''t born naturally. They are fearsome beings who defied the logic and heavenly rules ced on the world. Even though they might appear from myriad races and possess different abilities, they have one simrity. They have a trait that could kill a God''s Divinity, Demon''s Sin, Buddha''s Dharma, Immortal''s Laws, and Devil''s Corruption. In fact, Luo Bingbing only knew this because she read tomes in ancient ruins. She stared at Zi Yan''s horns solemnly and mumbled, "Those horns have the power to pierce heaven..." "Even though she might not be able to pierce heaven yet, she has the potential to do it. Right now. She could only wield less than 0,01% of Forbidden Creature''s trait." "But that''s more than enough for this lower ne..." "What has my husband actually done to her?" "Hmm?" Luo Bingbing saw Zi Yan ncing at her. No, the newly born dragon is looking at the Blood Demon behind Luo Bingbing. Zzt~! Zi Yan vanished from everyone''s sight. ''So fast!'' Luo Bingbing watched Zi Yan appearing before Blood Demon and ripping his arms off. "AAAAAAAAAAARGHHH!" Blood Demon roared in pain. Zi Yan stared at the ripped arms in her hand and closed her eyes, "Elders, brother, sister, everyone... I''ve be stronger." "I can''t avenge you all yet, but I''ve be stronger." "Today is just the beginning." Blood Demon gritted his teeth tightly and activated the secret technique bestowed by the Hun n. He knew he was in a dangerous situation. Even though Blood Demon could only sense that Zi Yan''s cultivation only reached the threshold of Half Saint, her physical strength and control over Spatial Strength are far more fearsome. He couldn''t face her in closebat. Or everything would be over. Blood Demon''s body was ''instantly'' enveloped with a dark aura, and he teleported away from Zi Yan. At the same time, the Hall of Souls members scattered and fled from the scene. Luo Bingbing snorted, "Like I''d let you go." "Settle down..." An immense sword intent descended and pressed the ground, preventing the Hall of Souls member from running away. Some even instantly died because they couldn''t handle Luo Bingbing''s sword intent. "You bitch!" Blood Demon sensed this change and cursed Luo Bingbing in annoyance. Zi Yan chased after Blood Demon, cleaving him rapidly with her w-like fingers and creating several ravines on the ground. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! She was about to st Blood Demon''s body and kill his soul when the dark aura around him exploded. Zi Yan sensed a danger from Blood Demon and frowned. She clenched her hand and punched with all her might. KABOOOOM! Blood Demon coughed a mouthful of blood as the punch hit his chest. He also felt his soul burnt by a terrifying lightning bolt. Over a thousand of the dragon''s resentment overrides his body, shing with the dark aura. ''Endure! Endure! Endure!'' Blood Demon hatefully stared at Zi Yan. ''I only need to endure a little more, and Nihility Ancestor could descend with my body...'' The dark aura enveloped Blood Demon''s soul, and fiery armor covered him. Zi Yan''s face darkened, "I can''t kill him." Blood Demonughed, "Haha, you fool! You''re giving too much time, and it''s toote." "Nihility Ancestor has granted me his endless power, and a mere Half-Saint Beast like you can''t defeat me!" "But I can." Luo Bingbing appeared beside Zi Yan and struck her sword forward. BOOM! Blood Demon''s eyes widened in disbelief. He imagined a tsunami appeared out of nowhere and mmed him down heavily, causing him to cough the remaining dragon blood in his body. Blood Demon''s soul was dying. He used the Nihility Devouring me''s seed inside his body to forcibly raise his cultivation to Dou Saint Realm, but the sword wave injured him beyond the seed could recover. At most, Blood Demon could only wield Dou Saint''s power for a few more seconds. He''d die here without a doubt. With that in mind, Blood Demon immediately had a wicked thought and stared at the Jia Nan Academy nearby. If he had to die, then he''d drag others down with him! Blood Demon stared at Zi Yan and Luo Bingbing and made a faint attack to distract them. A crimson blood aura exploded from Blood Demon''s body, covering over a hundred kilometers radius. "Blood Demon Chaos Ray!" A crimson blood rayes from Blood Demon''s eyebrow, approaching Zi Yan and Luo Bingbing beyond the speed of sound. Zi Yan and Luo Bingbing dodged narrowly, finding the ray could injure their physical bodies. To their surprise, the crimson blood ray curved and flew to the Jia Nan Academy. "HAHAHA, DIE!" Blood Demonughed in excitement. He has thestugh in this battle. "NO!" Zi Yan''s eyes widened in despair. "Fool..." Luo Bingbing watched this indifferently. ''This Blood Demon is a fool.'' ''He doesn''t know that my husband, who is many times stronger than me, is in Jia Nan Academy.'' "H-How?" Blood Demon''s face moved from satisfaction to aplete shock. His ultimate attack could kill 2-Star Dou Saint, but it vanished into thin air. STAB! "Got you..." Luo Bingbing stabbed her sword on Blood Demon''s chest, destroying his soul. Blood Demon could only stare in despair. He doesn''t even realize he died because of his shock. At Jia Nan Academy, Yunyun felt in awe. She looked at his palm and saw a crimson blood light hovering like a firefly. "Our mission is over." Baek Ain clenched his hand, erasing the blood light from this world. "It''s time to return." "Let''s go, Yun." "Mm." Yunyun followed Baek Ain. Jia Nan Academy''s Grand Elder, Su Qian, watched Baek Ain''s back disappearing into the distance and sighed, "How unfathomable." "With a man like that, this world will enter a new era..." Chapter 249: Fiendgod Lightning Void Dragon Chapter 249: Fiendgod Lightning Void Dragon --- Chapter 246 --- Baek Ain and Yunyun left Jia Nan Academy. He also stationed a Fire Shadow Avatar in case something horrible happened to the ce. After all, Jia Nan Academy has a special connection with his adopted sister, Zi Yan. Baek Ain couldn''t abandon it on a whim. They arrived at Zi Yan and Luo Bingbing''s side, watching them stare at the burning spark on the ground. The burning spark is ghostly gray and has this ominous aura around it. [Nihility Devouring me''s spark (Dying)] [A spark left behind by the Nihility Devouring me''s seed, which could devour the force of nature and draw power from nothingness. The spark is nothing but a few sparkles left behind by the nihility] Baek Ain narrowed his eyes when the system panel appeared. He knew this had something to do with the Nihility Devouring me, but to find a clue from the get-go was a surprise.After reading the spark introduction, Baek Ain sighed slightly because no wonder the Blood Demon could give Luo Bingbing a headache. Even though the Blood Demon is only a Half-Saint, the Nihility Devouring me''s seed in his body allows him to draw power from the void. Yes, a void or nothingness. Thankfully, there is a limit on how much power Blood Demon can draw, and the injuries inflicted by Zi Yan''s dragon resentment piled on his body like a curse. Eventually, Luo Bingbing shattered the Blood Demon''s soul with her soul and killed him. There is no way Hall of Souls could recover Blood Demon. Baek Ain would like unique skills from Blood Demon, but the Half-Saint Realm won''t cut it for him anymore. Ever since the Heaven Genesis World, his Soul Protection''s standard has gone up too high for Dou Qi ne. What a shame. "How do you feel?" Baek Ain asked Luo Bingbing and Zi Yan. He knew Blood Demon''s death meant a lot for them. Luo Bingbing stared at the fiery spark on the ground and answered unsurely, "Relief? I don''t know." "Empty." Zi Yan replied with a low voice. She didn''t feel the satisfaction of killing Blood Demon. Ultimately, the main culprit is the whole Hall of Souls. Even then, Zi Yan felt the dragon resentment in her soul be a little tamer. Yes, just a little. Baek Ain smiled and consoled them, "Don''t worry. We will get to the Hall of Souls eventually." "This is just the beginning." "You''re right, Husband." Luo Bingbing nodded in agreement. "I..." Zi Yan smiled weakly. She has never felt soplicated in her life. "You''re right, B-Brother." Baek Ain shook his head gently, "You don''t have to force yourself to call me your brother." "You can call me Ain." "But I thought your name was Lin Feng?" Zi Yan blinked her new red eyes in confusion. Baek Ain chuckled, "Who would use a real name these days? Being cautious is a way to survive in this world." Luo Bingbing and Zi Yan found nothing wrong with that statement, but Yunyun''s mouth twitched slightly after hearing this. Usually, a cultivator would have one or two covers when wandering outside. But Yunyun was sure Baek Ain had over ten covers above the one she knew already. "I see..." Zi Yan mumbled, not knowing the truth. Baek Ain observed Zi Yan from top to bottom and asked, "Can you transform into your dragon form?" Zi Yan was stunned by this question but quickly replied, "I can." "However, it would consume too much stamina. I can onlyst five minutes before I return to my base form." "My battle form is morefortable." She shook her body, causing her horns to sway in the air. Her body had be more enticing, and Baek Ain couldn''t help but cough admiringly. "Base form?" Yunyun mumbled, feeling dangerous bloodline energy from Zi Yan''s body. Zi Yan nced at Yunyun and nodded, releasing a dim white light. Then, she transformed into her ''human'' form and lost all the draconic traits earlier, including the horns. Her purple hair bes white-ck, and her eyes be hazel-gold like Baek Ain. Not surprisingly, her body didn''t change much. Zi Yan just became a beautiful human girl. Yup, that''s it. Yunyun frowned because she couldn''t feel any dragon aura from Zi Yan anymore. She has be a human in flesh and soul. No, she looks terribly simr to Baek Ain. Yunyun knew Ain''s eyes and lips when she saw it. Luo Bingbing looked at this and covered her mouth, "This... Husband, is she your biological sister?" Baek Ain helplessly replied, "No, Zi Yan is my adopted sister." "Zi Yan''s base form looks simr to me because I''ve given her my essence blood alongside the fused Genesis Beast''s bloodline." "Here, a mirror." Baek Ain handed a mirror to Zi Yan. Zi Yan took the mirror and stared at her new appearance. She still found it familiar to her old face, but more mature and has Baek Ain''s qualities. Strictly speaking, this new appearance put her on the same level as Cai Lin. As Zi Yan explored her new appearance, Baek Ain told Alicia to scan her body. [Scanning...] [Name: Zi Yan [Race: Forbidden Beast/Fiendgod Lightning Void Dragon] [Age: 10,000 years old (Young Adult Dragon)] [Cultivation Base: Half-Saint (Ascension)] [Cultivated Energy: Dou Qi] [Description: Thest member of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe. After meeting with the anomaly and being adopted by him as his sister, she evolved into the 1st Forbidden Beast in the Dou Qi ne. She wishes nothing but to avenge her fallen family] Baek Ain raised his eyebrow, checking Zi Yan''s race even further. [Fiendgod Lightning Void Dragon (Mythical)] [A Forbidden Beast who evolved from an Ancient Void Dragon with the help of Two High-Tier Dragons'' bloodlines and diluted Ashen Behemoth''s blood essence. Fiendgod Lightning Void Dragon possessed a powerful talent in space, lightning, fire, and windws] [Fiendgod Lightning Void Dragon possessed a unique trait, the Twisted Horns of Thunderous Heaven, which could pierce heaven and defy heavenlyws] [Unfortunately, Fiendgod Lightning Void Dragon is too young to release her unique trait''s true potential...] ''Ridiculous!'' Baek Ain was speechless. He already expected Zi Yan to evolve into something unique. But not this Unique! [As expected, your Ashen Behemoth''s blood is a ''great'' catalyst for Dragon Race to evolve into Forbidden Beast] Aliciamented. [If you want to, you can create an army of Forbidden Beasts with your blood, Host] ''Is that supposed to be a good thing?'' Baek Ain couldn''t help but snort because he knew anything named Forbidden was always a pain to manage. Although the prospect of having the Forbidden Beast Army makes Baek Ain feel good, he quickly sobered because of the endless problems it could bring him. [I''m just saying...] Alicia teasingly said. [Well, this Zi Yan girl is lucky] [She actually evolved with diluted Ashen Behemoth''s bloodline] [Normally, Dragons would explode before they could evolve due to Behemoth''s bloodline being too tyrannical] [I guess her will to avenge her fallen family members is greater] [By the way, Forbidden Beast is prone to losing control] [You must prepare a contract between you and her] Baek Ain nced at Zi Yan, who was busy checking her new look, and replied, ''Maybeter.'' He looked at the Nihility Devouring me''s spark and surrounded it with his Golden Crow''s me, saving it for further research. After that, Baek Ain and others returned to the Diamond Lustre City. Chapter 250: Fallen Orchid Sect in Danger, the Siege of Demonic Factions! Chapter 250: Fallen Orchid Sect in Danger, the Siege of Demonic Factions! --- Chapter 247 --- Baek Ainy down on the couchzily. After returning to the Diamond Lustre City, he immediately rested in the Fortune Chamber of Commerce. He wasn''t tired and only calmly digested the surprise he got from helping Zi Yan. Fiendgod Lightning Void Dragon is a Forbidden Beast that even Baek Ain has never heard of before. It possessed a power that could potentially tip off the bnce of the upper realms. Indeed, we are talking about the Great Thousand World and Heaven Genesis World''s order and chaos here. "How is the situation?" Yafei ced a tray of snacks for him. Baek Ainzily popped roasted chestnuts into his mouth and answered, "It is manageable.""The Jia Nan Academy was on the verge of destruction. Losing the Fallen Heart me really dealt a heavy blow to their defensive and offensive ability." "Thankfully, they couldst long enough for us toe." "That''s good then," said Yafei with a faint smile. "I''ve done my parts, too, and gained intelligence that the Blood Demon was only one-third of the whole group." "The Hall of Souls hasunched a random attack all over the Central ins, it seems." "They are looking for something or maybe someone..." "They are always like that." Baek Ain snorted unhappily, popping a roasted Chestnut into his mouth again. "If not, I wouldn''t have a chance to adopt Zi Yan as my sister." A weird light shed in Yafei''s eyes. "Say, Ain..." "I''ve been noticing patterns recently." "A few years ago, you were gathering harem members left and right." "I didn''t." Baek Ain helplessly replied. "It was fate who destined us to be together." "A coincidence." "What a shameless yet honey-covered tongue you had there." Yafei pouted, looking very adorable. "Hehe." Baek Ain could only chuckle at herment. Yafei leaned on his shoulder, "Well, let''s repeat it..." "I''ve noticed a pattern." "At first, you gathered harem members." "Then, disciples..." She coyly circled her finger on Baek Ain''s chest. "After Zi Yan, don''t tell me you''re going to gather more adopted sisters from now on." "Are you telling me this was a coincidence, too?" "..." Baek Ain broke into a cold sweat. He didn''t have a defense for this usation. Even though Baek Ain wanted to say those are coincidences, they are indeed bing patterns at this point. As the saying goes, once is an ident, twice is luck, and thrice is a statistic. His passive skills are too powerful. Fortunately, Baek Ain kept his Golden Rod in his pants, or else women would fall in love with him left and right. Looking at Baek Ain''s nervous look, Yafei covered her mouth and giggled in amusement, "Hehe, don''t be like that." "I''m not mad or anything." "I was just wondering if you''re doing this consciously." "I don''t know what to say... It just sorta happened." Baek Ain answered with a helpless tone. "Hmm..." Yafei hummed, giving him a peck. "Don''t worry. If the Queen of Harem, Sister Cai Ling, could understand your way, I also have no problem." She winked, "I''m just afraid that one day you will get ensnared by ''bad'' women." "Aren''t you a bad woman, too?" Baek Ain was stunned and teased her back. "Hehe, is that how you see me?" "Haa, I can''t seem to win." "Well... I''m a bad woman. I''m your bad woman." Cough! Cough! "I didn''t intend to ruin your flirty banter. Unfortunately, we have a case here." Someone cleared her throat. Bai Yuxian stood near the entrance, carrying a dossier for Yafei, and had a flushed appearance. She was jealous that Yafei could flirt around with Baek Ain. Of course, she did not show it. Then, again. It was Yafei''s privilege. What could a lowly secretary like Bai Yuxian do against her boss? So, after catching them red-handed, Bai Yuxian could only separate them with this petty cough. Yafei awkwardly fixed her hair and clothes before returning to her CEO Mode. ''As expected of my wife.'' Baek Ain praised inwardly. Bai Yuxian handed the dossier to Yafei, allowing her to skim the content with a calm gaze. Well, it didn''tst long. Yafei''s eyes widened before she forcibly calmed herself down. "Haa... Hall of Souls is doing something bad again." "This time, they even coborated with an unorthodox side of Dou Qi Continent." "What do you mean?" Hearing this, Baek Ain couldn''t help but frown. Yafei sighed and handed the dossier to Baek Ain. Baek Ain read the dossier carefully, and his hazel-gold eyes glimmered with utter coldness after a few seconds. Even though Bai Yuxian and Yafei could tell Baek Ain was calming his rage, the tile around him cracked and was on the verge of exploding. The materials used to construct this office are top-notch in the Dou Qi Continent. Some materials were ''literally'' sought after by Half-Saint and even Dou Saint Experts. Yet Baek Ain breaks them like fragile wafers. ''I can''t see his strength anymore. Ain''s travel to Heaven Genesis World has brought a heaven-defying breakthrough for himself.'' Yafei thought solemnly. ''Even a slight leak could destroy the Diamond Lustre City.'' ''Ain''s self-control is too strong.'' Baek Ain closed the dossier and threw it on the table. "The Jade Demon Sect and Heavenly Feather Sect have allied themselves with the Hall of Souls, swallowing nearly all forces in the Demonic Region." "They led a siege to many towns, harvesting Blood Energy and Innocent Souls." He closed his eyes. "Their newest target, Fallen Orchid Sect." "Lan Rou should be there," Yafei said confidently. "After separating from the group, she said she wanted to return home and enter seclusion." "This... Can the Fallen Orchid Sect handle the Three Evil Sects without Ms. Rou?" Bai Yuxian panicked. The siege of Hall of Souls, Jade Demon Sect, and Heavenly Feather Sect is a terrifying lineup. "They can''t." Baek Ain replied while shaking his head. "The Fallen Orchid Sect has grown stronger, but they are still far from contesting three superpowers at once." "Of course, these superpowers mean nothing to me." He coldly added. "Even then, I''m a little worried because this news was from yesterday, and my Divine Soul actually missed itpared to the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe''s fall." [That''s because the Demonic Region is unique. It has a disturbance field that disturbs soul-rted sense] Alicia suddenlymented. [Well, you don''t have to break a sweat if you want to visit them, Host] [Your Break Space Skill and Spatial Maniption have allowed you to break deep spaceyers, allowing you to travel through dimensions, worlds, and even universes with enough mastery] ''I know.'' Baek Ain replied calmly. He stared at Yafei and Bai Yuxian, "Call Yunyun, Bingbing, and Zi Yan. We are going to the Demonic Region." ... ... Demonic Region, Fallen Orchid Sect. After Baek Ain left, the Fallen Orchid Sect grew silently and has fostered quite a lineup of experts. However, they couldn''t possibly handle the siege of Three Evil Powers. At the moment, their sect is ''literally'' surrounded from all sides. They couldn''t even run. All the elders gathered in the meeting room. Lan Guan, Lan Tianxue, and Land Mingxi sat beside each other and silently thought in a heavy atmosphere. "How is the damage?" asked Lian Tianxue, the Sect Leader of the Fallen Orchid Sect. One elder opened his mouth but hesitated, "The formation won''tst long..." "If they are attacking us with this pace." "We could onlyst for another two or three days." "Three days at best..." The Vice-Sect leader, Lan Mingxi, sighed heavily. "We should call Aunt out." "We can''t!" Lan Guanmented with a dark expression. "She was in her seclusion to break through into peak Dou Saint. We can''t disturb her, or else there would be a problem..." Hearing this, everyone sighed deeply. Lan Guan also felt this situation was unfair and mumbled, "If only Ain were here." "Ain..." Lan Tianxue and Lan Mingxi''s eyes be ssy. The day Baek Ain proposed to them a marriage, they rejected it because they felt they didn''t deserve a spot in his heart. He was still young and deserved a wider world than them. Even then, Baek Ain still epted them as his concubines and even gifted them many treasures. Not to mention the parasite armors, they reached the peak of Dou Venerate Realm with the resources he gave. But their strength is far from enough. With Ain around, they wouldn''t have to be afraid of anything. Sadly, they didn''t even know where he was right now. Chapter 251: Lan Rou鈥檚 Incarnations Protection

Chapter 251: Lan Rou''s Incarnations Protection

If you are interested to read advanced Chapters, you can support me on the P4treon and check thetest Chapters there. ---248 --- Deep beneath the Fallen Orchid Sect, an illusory ck-white me raged and burnt intensely. Within the me is a beautiful, white-haired woman meditating in silence. The woman possessed unmatched beauty, but what made her special was the terrifying aura around her. She didn''t feel like a human but a higher being in the lower realm. However, that doesn''t necessarily mean she has ascended to a higher dimension. This demonic sensationing from the woman''s body made one''s skin crawl in goosebumps as if the woman had crawled out of hell herself. With every breath the demonic beauty took, the demonic aura became stronger and stronger. The ck-white me only acts as a barrier so the aura doesn''t explode and destroy the cave. Lan Rou slowly opened her eyes and asked, "How is the situation?" "Ain has returned." replied a voice in the darkness. "He met with Yafei and saved a girl in the Jia Nan Academy. Apparently, she was thest member of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe after the Hall of Souls decimated it." "That sounds exactly like what Ain would do..." Lan Rou smiled faintly. Her crescent eyes betrayed her longing for her man. "What about the sect? Have the Demonic Factions surrounded us?" "Yes, they have surrounded us." Another voice in the darkness replied. "Everything is going as nned." Lan Rou nodded calmly, "I''m on a crucial period to enter Half-Step Dou God Realm. I can''t move my position, or else there will be aplication in my Dou Energy and Soul." "So, I will leave the matter of Fallen Orchid Sect to you two." Two people areing from the darkness. They are none other than Lan Rou''s incarnation themselves,ing from her Six Path Behemoth''s ability. When Baek Ain was about to go to Heaven Genesis World, Lan Rou could only summon one incarnation. Now, she could summon two without much problem. Of course, Lan Rou also paid a considerable price. Since these incarnations ''literally'' are formed by Lan Rou''s memories, their death will result in her losing those parts of her memories and injuring her foundation as a cultivator. If Lan Rou hadn''t tempered herself with Unfinished Samsara, she wouldn''t have dared to do this reckless method. Even then, Lan Rou is confident in her incarnation. Their strength is that of the 4th and 5th Star of Dou Saint, respectively, so not many people could contest against them in the Central ins. The Hall of Souls couldn''t fork Dou Saint Experts recklessly, so they would use dark methods to deal with the Fallen Orchid Sect. And Lan Rou''s incarnation would prevent that from happening. Lan Rou''s incarnations nodded, "Understood." "Leave the matter of protecting the sect to us." After saying that, they vanished and left Lan Rou alone in the cave. Lan Rou emptily stared at the wall and sighed, "Ain, you''re the brightest star in the world. No, you''re my brightest star..." "However, if I couldn''t stand beside you, what is the use of my existence?" "I don''t want to be left behind in the dust... I want to be your support and sword against those who fought us in the past, present, or future." "I will show them your wife is no pushover." With that in mind, Lan Rou''s crystal eyes dimmed and seemingly became demonic red under the influence of the Six Path Reincarnation me. At this very moment, Lan Rou is trying to experience the fifth baptism and reincarnation. She has lived four lives of the Six Paths Reincarnation me. The fifth one is that of Asura! Yes, Lan Rou is willingly bing Asura for Baek Ain. It shows just how strong her love for him is. .... ... At the same time, Lan Rou''s incarnation appeared in the sky. They gazed down the mountain and saw the people from the Jade Demon Sect, Heavenly Feather Sect, and Hall of Souls sealing the area. They left no spot to run and sealed the space so the Fallen Orchid Sect couldn''t teleport. "Surprisingly, the Moon Purifying Sect didn''t ally themselves with the Hall of Souls." Lan Rou''s 1st incarnationmented. The second incarnation shook her head gently, "The Moon Purifying Sect is always the neutral party in the Demonic Region. They also act more like Orthodox Sect than the Demonic One..." "Even with that trait, the Moon Purifying Sect is still within the same rank as Jade Demon and Heavenly Feather." "They are most likely waiting for the winner." "What makes you think they are confident with us?" The first incarnation questioned calmly. The second incarnation frowned slightly, "That I don''t know..." "The Yin-Yang Orchid n and Fallen Orchid Sect have no rtion with the Moon Purifying Sect." "At the same time, the Heavenly Feather Sect had no qualms with us before, but they still attacked anyway. The only answer is that they somehow know our rtionship with Ain." "I think so, too." The first incarnation nodded solemnly. "Do you think they know Ain''s real identity?" "That''s impossible." The second incarnation denied her wild guess immediately. "Let alone them. We''d have time to recognize Ain''s disguise if we don''t connect to him spiritually. His skill is too strong for the soul sense to see through it." "The only logical answer is Future Sight." "Future Sight..." The first incarnation mumbled to herself. "You''re right, and that should be the case. On our side, only Cai Lin could see through the future and even warn us." "There is also the possibility of Cai Lin''s intervention on the Moon Purifying Sect''s side." "The Moon Purifying Sect, after all, has a Demonic Serpent''s lineage." As Lan Rou''s incarnation bickered in the sky, someone suddenly rose to the Fallen Orchid Sect''s mountain range. It was a man in a green robe with a terrifying aura. A gigantic green skull appeared in the sky, pressuring the defensive array formation on the Fallen Orchid Sect. The ''powerful'' might of Dou Saint Expert caused the sky to roll and create extreme turbulence. "LAN ROUXI! SHOW YOURSELF, AND GIVE UP!" The green-robed man shouted, causing everyone below Dou Saint to tremble in fear. BOOOM! CRACK! The defensive array formation cracked. Lan Rou''s incarnation frowned slightly at this sight. "This guy is..." The first incarnation narrowed her eyes. "There is no mistake. This man is that annoying fellow from the Jade Demon Sect''s Zhong n, Zhong Li." The second incarnation added casually. "After a few hundred years, he became the Jade Demon Sect''s Leader and actually reached Dou Saint Realm." "It seems he was still obsessive about marrying us." "We are his target from the beginning." "In his dream." The first incarnation snorted. Lan Rou, and they only belonged to their beloved Ain alone. The second incarnation agreed with her. Zhong Li disyed the strength of the 7th Star Dou Saint, but that wasn''t enough to make Lan Rou''s incarnation break a sweat. One''s cultivation base doesn''t mean everything in this world. "I will go. You maintain the formation array." said the second incarnation as she descended from the sky. Zhong Li''s face brightened upon seeing Lan Rou''s 2nd incarnation, "Haha, I know you would show yourself, Rouxi." "Good, good." "Let''s get married, and I will spare your puny sect." Lan Rou''s 2nd incarnation maintained a calm face, "No." "No?" Zhong Li''s face darkened. "DO YOU KNOW THE CONSEQUENCE OF REJECTING ME?!" Lan Rou''s 2nd incarnation shrugged coldly, "I don''t care." "If you want to fight, then fight!" "My heart only belonged to one man only." "No other men could beat him, especially a trash like you..." Zhong Li''s body exploded with a fearsome demonic aura, "Looks like I can only take you by force..." "So be it. It''s a shame that I might cut one or two limbs off your beautiful body." "Rouxi, today, you will be mine!" ''What a disgusting man...'' Lan Rou''s 2nd incarnation thought to herself. Well, she was more than ready to fight this disgusting trash of a human being. ... Chapter 252: Lan Rou鈥檚 Hidden Card

Chapter 252: Lan Rou''s Hidden Card

If you are interested to read advanced Chapters, you can support me on the P4treon and check thetest Chapters there. ---249 --- Lan Rou indifferently stared at the delusional Zhong Li. Even if he bowed and asked her hand for marriage, she would reject him with a spit on his face. Zhong Li''s face darkened as heughed coldly. A jade-colored Dou Qi revolved in his body and exploded out, creating a massive green avatar with a demonic skull mask. BOOOM! Zhong Li punched with nearly all his might, causing space-time to tremble and create a violent storm in the sky. Lan Rou faced this attack calmly. She stretched her fair hand and waved it gently. A Yin-Yang Swirl pattern appeared and negated Zhong Li''s attack, protecting the mountain range from destruction. Zhong Li raised his brow, "Hmm, so you have some skills, after all." "However, this little power isn''t enough to resist me!" "Rouxi, you will be mine!" Zhong Li''s body was ''thoroughly'' covered with scale-mail dragon armor, and his head was also protected by an angr-shaped helmet, burning with ghostly dark me. If Zi Yan were here, she would recognize this armor as the ugly forced condensation of her Ancient Void Dragon n''s member bodies. A pair of scimitars appeared on Zhong Li''s hands, releasing a dragon''s resentment that twisted the space-time around it. The weapons were ''literally'' made with the Ancient Void Dragon King''s fangs. From the aura, one could feel immense strength. Lan Rou frowned because the demonic feeling she got from Zhong Li''s weapons felt off. They are alive and forced to obey his control. "Jade Demon Mountain Crush." Zhong Li swung one of the scimitars at Lan Rou, manifesting a demonic green dragon that swam and charged at her. ROAR! Lan Rou also brought out her weapon. It was a silver dagger Baek Ain made in his spare time. The dagger shed out toward the iing green dragon, creating a thousand imaginary shes in the air. However, these imaginary shes are as solid as the real ones. BOOM! ROAR! The green dragon hacked into pieces, leaving Zhong Li and other demonic practitioners speechless. Not too far away, the leader of the Heavenly Feather Sect and Hall of Souls'' representative stared at the hacked green dragon in disbelief. "What was that attack?" Kang Jin, the Heavenly Feather Demon King, pped his gleaming dark feather wings and looked at Lan Rou solemnly. "We have no record of her having such an attack." "Don''t tell me she bes stronger after the Gu Sacred Mountain Range''s battle?" "But that''s ridiculous. Only less than a month has passed since then!" "It''s not exactly her pure strength," said a red-skinned woman beside Kang Jin. She''s the Hall of Souls'' representative, Hong Jia. "What do you mean?" Kang Jin was confused. Hong Jia pointed out, "Look at that silver dagger. That dagger can multiply the amount of attack done with it." "We didn''t know the limit of how many attacks she could multiply, but our estimation is 1,000 to 5,000. At the same time, we also concluded that this artifact drained your Dou Qi like crazy." "Even a Dou Saint can''t use it for too long." "That strong?? That dagger is basically a Divine Artifact." Kang Jin said with a shocked look. Hong Jia chuckled, "Yes, it is. We don''t know where Orchid Immortal got this artifact, but it must have connected to the mysterious Alchemist who helped the Ancient n Alliance." "The same Alchemist that killed my team on the Floating Ind?" Kang Jin''s face darkened. "That, I don''t know." Hong Jia smiled faintly. "There were no witnesses in the area at the time." "Hmph! My Heavenly Father Sect has a technique that rewinds the death of our member." Kang Jin harrumphed coldly. Meanwhile, Zhong Li watched his proud green dragon get destroyed. He was annoyed because he poured so much Dou Qi into that attack, yet it was ineffective. ''Long-range attack won''t work on her.'' ''But if I get too close, she could catch me off guard with the thousand shadow attacks earlier.'' Zhong Li wasn''t stupid. He''s the leader of the Jade Demon Sect for a reason. After thinking about it, Zhong Li brought a demonic-looking red bead and shattered it. Crimson clouds appeared and surrounded the mountain range, creating an enclosed field of blood. A rain of blood appeared in the sky, falling on Lan Rou and Zhong Li. Tsss~! A sizzling soundes from Lan Rou''s clothes when a blood rain droplet hits her. "Corrosive Rain..." Lan Rou coated the area 2 millimeters away from her body with Dou Qi, creating this flimsy-looking barrier, but actually strong enough to resist mid-stage Dou Saint. Zhong Li breathed in the blood rain and felt liberated. He grinned as if this was his homnd. "Are you ready, Rouxi?" "Ready for your death? Yes." Lan Rou replied casually. "Damn you!" Zhong Li rushed toward Lan Rou. SWOOOSH! Lan Rou calmly swung her dagger and created multiple shadows in the air, but they melted upon contact with blood rain droplets. "Haha, I have countered your artifact''s ability. Now take this, Jade Demon Dragon Bite!" Zhong Liughed like a madman, swinging his scimitar at Lan Rou. Lan Rou didn''t mind that her dagger''s ability became ineffective. She calmly assessed the situation and whispered, "Phantom, it''s time to put in some work." ''Yes, Mistress.'' As Lan Rou''s bloodline ability activated, her linked parasite also affected and gained a simr ability. In short, it also could split an incarnation based on a memory-rted event. Of course, there is also a weakness. Phantom, Lan Rou''s parasite, got her power reduced by half every time she split. So, it only has 33.3% of her ''normal'' capability. But it was more than enough to deal with Zhong Li. Lan Rou''s robe morphed into a purple-white battle dress, adding a half mask on her face. A purple halo appeared behind her and shone brightly like a violet sun. Dou Qi is rapidly pumped into Lan Rou''s body by Phantom, allowing her realm to increase tote-stage Dou Saint despite being an incarnation. Zhong Li, who was charging at Lan Rou full speed, was dumbfounded by this sudden transformation. Her cultivation base is suddenly higher than him. Is this a joke? Lan Rou coated her dagger with Dou Qi and extended the de by half a meter, giving it a purple edge. "Dawnbreak!" She shed her extended dagger like a dragon shing its w down. A sharp, purple energy sh fired and traveled through space-time. Zhong Li panicked and crossed his scimitars. BOOM! The leader of the Jade Demon Sect got sent flying like a broken kite. BAM! CRACK! Hended on a small hill several hundred kilometers away, looking very miserable as the scimitars given by the Hall of Souls cracked under extreme pressure. "Impossible!" He coughed a mouthful of blood, and his eyes widened in disbelief. Lan Rou won''t leave her enemy a chance to recover. She kicked the air and chased after Zhong Li. As she sent several energy shes, Kang Jin and Hong Jia protected Zhong Li from it. Kang Jin countered with a storm of dark feathers, repelling the energy shes away. "You''re so reckless." Hong Jiaes to Zhong Li''s side and feeds him with recovery medicine. Zhong Li wiped blood from his mouth, "I didn''t expect her to have such a hidden card. Her strength increased explosively, catching me off guard." "Hmph, don''t worry, I wouldn''t let her do it for the second time." "I hope so." Hong Jia snorted. "You made me waste Saint Pill for no reason." BOOOM! Lan Rou shattered Kang Kin''s feather storm and slowly descended from the sky like a grim reaper. She faced the three leaders of Demonic Factions and Hall of Souls with indifference on her cold yet beautiful face. "As expected of the Orchid Immortal, but if you think you can face three of us at once, you''re gravely mistaken!" Hong Jia''s body ignited with an earlier gray me. The same goes for Zhong Li and Kang Jin, which caused their strength to increase instantly. They received the boost from the Nihility Devouring me''s seed. Yes, like Blood Demon. Lan Rou pointed her dagger-sword at them, "Stop the nonsense and fight!" Chapter 253: The Twisted Arrow of Heaven

Chapter 253: The Twisted Arrow of Heaven

If you are interested to read advanced Chapters, you can support me on the P4treon and check thetest Chapters there. P4treon Link: /NineClouds69 ---250 --- Thunderstorms swept the Demonic Region. Lan Rou floated in the sky with a massive purple halo behind her, facing the three demonic leaders. Their strengthbined could top off the Demonic Region, yet today, they had to fight her. She readied her dagger-sword and shed down, "Orchid Law, Space-Time Epassing Crush." Zhong Li, Kang Jin, and Hong Jia suddenly felt an enormous pressure from the sky. Their bodies bent abruptly as if a mountain just pressed them down. The crushing force exceeded everything they had experienced in their lives. ''You gotta be kidding me. Even after we used the Nihility Devouring me''s seeds-!'' They were speechless. They didn''t expect Lan Rou to be this strong, especially Hong Jia. Hong Jia was one of the elders chosen to enter Gu Sacred Mountain Range and witnessed Lan Rou''s might firsthand. A few weeks ago, Lan Rou wasn''t this oppressive. Her ''main'' ability should be her sorcery-like ability to control invisible force and use it like an irresistible power to wipe out Hall of Souls members. After that, her enemies would fall like orchid petals. That''s why they called her Orchid Immortal. In fact, Lan Rou rarely used her weapon. The silver dagger is the only exception back then. She even fought the Hall of Souls'' chief and injured him to a half-death state despite thetter having several life-saving treasures. He''s literally running for his life. Unfortunately, Lan Rou didn''t know this and thought she was weak. This ''small'' misunderstanding caused Lan Rou to be depressed. After the so-called ''defeat'' against the Hall of Souls, Lan Rou devoted all her focus to reaching Dou God Realm. She has yet to reach the legendary realm, but her strength does. The ''Behemoth''s bloodline'' in Lan Rou''s body strengthened when she was willing to enter the next stage of Six Paths reincarnation. And remember, her incarnation isn''t weak. They are as strong as Lan Rou based on the memory she chose to create them around. BOOOM! One kilometer was created by Lan Rou''s attack, making the three demonic masters sink even further. "Zhong Li, use the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe''s resentment!" Feeling the dire situation and her bone cracking, Hong Jia immediately instructed the Jade Demon Sect''s leader. "Kang Jin, you too! Use your Heavenly Dark Feather to offset her pressure on us!" Zhong Li and Kang Jin would feel annoyed to get ordered around if they were in a ''normal'' situation. However, this situation screamed ''ultimate death'' no matter how they tried to make sense of it. So, they followed Hong Jia''s order without further ado. Kang Jin''s Dou Qi rapidly exited his body and formed three wings made from dark feathers. He inhaled and controlled the wings to fight Lan Rou''s pressure off. They immediately felt they could breathe again. Zhong Li utilized his armor to the limit and released a dragon''s roar full of resentment. ROOOOOOOARR! Lan Rou''s pressure broke, and the area was ''instantly'' invaded with dragon resentment. ''Hmm, the collective amount of dragon''s wills. No wonder it could break my Orchid Law.'' Lan Rou thought calmly, considering this situation eptable. Lan Rou''s Orchid Law revolved around her willmunicating with Heaven and Earth. It was strong enough to decimate the Dou Qi Continent if she was willing to sacrifice a part of herself. However, her technique is ineffective against enemies with strong wills. While Zhong Li and two others have ''strong'' wills, they are still weaker than hers. The only exception is the dragon resentment born from the death of Ancient Void Dragon Tribes. That''s over ten thousand strong willsbined, stronger than Lan Rou''s. In the end, Lan Rou is just one person. Lan Rou''s energy sh didn''t stop, though. The ''crushing'' effect is just the beginning of her attack. Hong Jia knew this and prepared a countermeasure, "Ghost Shift!" The purple energy sh met with a ghostly dark hand and vanished into thin air. Several kilometers away, Lan Rou''s energy sh crashed to the ground and exploded into a purple-white pir. "Go!" Hong Jia shouted while bringing a greenish-dark spear with a twisted fork end. Seeing the spear, Zhong Li and Kang Jin''s eyes lit up. ''The infamous Demonic Dou God''s artifact! The Twisted Arrow of Heaven!'' ''All this time, the Hall of Souls actually has it.'' ''If Orchid Immortal got hit by this, it''s guaranteed death...'' With the Twisted Arrow of Heavenly in Hong Jia''s hand, Kang Jin and Zhong Li immediately be confident. They nced at each other and nodded. Swoosh! They rushed toward Lan Rou, bombarding her with their ''strongest'' techniques. Lan Rou fought them at once. She waved her left hand and struck the dagger-sword with the other. CLANK! Bam! Kang Jin repelled Lan Rou''s hand, and Zhong Li shed his scimitars with her dagger-sword. Fierce electricity and sparks fly everywhere in the air. Shockwaves washed the area, and Lan Rou narrowed her eyes. "Orchid Law, Wind and Thunder Convergence." Lan Rou''s body blurred, and her enemies suddenly felt shiver down their spines. "What the fu-! Kang Jin couldn''t finish his words when Lan Rou suddenly appeared behind her and stabbed his back with the dagger-sword. BOOOOOOM!! Kang Jin crashed to the ground like a ragdoll. Lan Rou broke his spine and shattered nearly every bone in his body. She also pulled the dark feather wings on his back, scattering them among the wind and lightning. "You want to marry me?" Lan Rou turned around slowly, staring straight into Zhong Li''s eyes despite being covered with a helmet. "You''re not worthy." Zhong Li''s vision blurred as he felt extreme pain in his chest. A purple de tore his armor and passed through his back, releasing a sizzling sound. BAM! He also felt a kick on his stomach, which sent him down like a fallinget. CRACK! BOOM! Several chunks of rocks flew everywhere. Zhong Li coughed a mouthful of blood. No, his entire body has be bloodied. Kang Jin and Zhong Li are dying. They thought they could buy enough time for Hong Jia but ended up miserable. They are supposed to be the viins, but Lan Rou makes them feel like they are just mobsters. Demonic kings? No,pared to them, Lan Rou is more like a Demonic Goddess herself. Hong Jia looked at the state of two demonic kings and felt chill, "Shit, Lan Rou is too overbearing." "Even they couldn''t handle her." "I have no other choice but to sacrifice my lifespans..." Hong Jia is ''actually'' considered young among Dou Qi Practitioners. She still has over 80,000 years to live for. Yet today, she sacrificed nearly 70,000 years to use the Twisted Arrow of Heaven. The ''spear'' in Hong Jia''s hand ignited with a blood-colored me and pointed at Lan Rou decisively. Lan Rou watched this solemnly because she felt a threatening feeling from this weapon. "HAHAHA, DIE!" Hong Jiaughed wickedly. Her skin became wrinkled like a cursed witch. The Twisted Arrow of Heaven flew toward Lan Rou. Lan Rou wanted to dodge and quickly found the space-time around her frozen. Her eyes widened because this weapon could render space-time useless for a moment. But this moment is detrimental in a fight. ''If I can''t dodge, then I will break it!'' Lan Rou gathered all her energy and used it in this onest attack. "Orchid Law, Evesting Immortal''s Wish." A brilliant white light exploded from Lan Rou''s dagger-sword, which looks simr to Baek Ain''s Light Annihtion. The Twisted Arrow of Heaven shed with her attack, but the former pierced through it. It decreases the arrow''s momentum but not its killing force. Hong Jia''s face beamed with a ''victorious'' smile, "The Twisted Arrow of Heaven could nullify life-saving treasure and extinguish one''s soul. It could kill Dou God with enough preparation." Lan Rou watched her attack get destroyed and sighed. It seems she''d lose this memory here. ''How unfortunate. I was formed by the memory of my little journey with Ain when he was still a cute disciple of mine...'' Lan Rou closed her eyes and believed this incarnation''s life was over. "Look at you. Why did you look so epting?" A teasing voice brushed Lan Rou''s ears. "With me around, you should forget death, Rou~!" BAM! Crack! Lan Rou opened her eyes and saw Baek Ain''s back before her. "A-Ain..." Her voice trembled slightly. One could tell she was emotional when seeing her beloved maning back. Meanwhile, Hong Jia felt her life just turned upside down. "H-How is that even possible!" She questioned reality. "H-He..." "He caught it..." In Baek Ain''s left hand is the Twisted Arrow of Heaven, cracking under the sheer pressure of his grip. Chapter 254: The Siege End, Demonic Forces Wiped!

Chapter 254: The Siege End, Demonic Forces Wiped!

If you are interested to read advanced Chapters, you can support me on the P4treon and check thetest Chapters there. P4treon Link: /NineClouds69 ---251 --- Baek Ain suddenly appeared before Lan Rou, presenting his broad and muscr back to her. Even though Baek wore a loose white robe, she could still see the outlines of those perfect back muscles. Meanwhile, Baek Ain''s left hand firmly grasped the Twisted Arrow of Heaven, preventing it from reaching her. Hong Jia''s eyes widened as her face paled rapidly. What she saw was simply madness. Not even Dou God would catch the Twisted Arrow of Heaven with their bare hands. Who is this man? Why didn''t we have any record of him? Baek Ain currently uses a new face. It was 40% simr to his original face but not enough for others to make connections between the two. Overall, his handsomeness only declined slightly. So, there is no way Hong Jia could recognize his identity. Lan Rou could recognize Baek Ain because they had a strong connection with each other. After all, Baek Ain''s existence is unique to Lan Rou, and no one could rece him. "Ain..." Lan Rou muttered weakly. She wished he was hugging him right now. Baek Ain nced back at her and smiled, "Let''s talkter." "For now, I have to deal with some trash." Lan Rou dumbly nodded as she watched Baek Ain increase his grip strength slightly and destroy the Twisted Arrow of Heaven to pieces. So what if the Twisted Arrow of Heaven was a forbidden weapon that could kill Dou God? Baek Ain has long surpassed Dou God! His fleshy body is a divine weapon itself, possessing the strength of over two thousand Ancient Mammoths. He could even grab a star and turn it into dust. Swoosh! Lan Rou felt a gentle breeze brushing her cheeks. As she opened her eyes, Baek Ain had already disappeared from her vision and appeared before Hong Jia. Hong Jia paled even more, her body trembling like crazy. The sheer presence Baek Ain released is unfathomable. It was like a mountain pressed down on Hong Jia''s body. Baek Ain looked down on Hong Jia and asked, "What is the Hall of Souls'' n for destroying the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe and other Demonic Sects?" "Answer my question truthfully, and I will give you a swift death." "I-I don''t..." Hong Jia knew she was in a pinch. The Hall of Souls members have a brand on their souls to prevent them from leaking information. She, as an elder, was no exception. In fact, the elders have a more strict brand because they possess deep knowledge about the Hall of Souls. One word out, and they are dead! Baek Ain clicked his tongue, "The time is up." "What!" Hong Jia was speechless. Not even a second has passed. You''re bullying the weak. Baek Ain ignored Hong Jia''s expression and used his forbidden skills, charm-type skills. Hong Jia''s gaze mellowed as she became enamored with Baek Ain. People say love is blind. Well, Hong Jia is in love now. Of course, Baek Ain didn''t mean to use these skills for any other else as he only wanted information. He couldn''t get Hong Jia''s memory through killing anymore because thetter was weaker than him. So, Soul Protection''s effect is useless. Above all else, a half-assed Soul Reading Technique is inefficient against Hong Jia from the Hall of Souls. Hong Jia immediately spews every secret the Hall of Souls has. She even told Baek Ain about the Hall of Souls'' n to damage and sacrifice the Dou Qi Continent''s origin and let the Hun n''s Patriarch break through into the Dou God Realm. In other words, the Hall of Souls also wanted to destroy this ne. Then, Hong Jia passed away due to the soul brand and crumbled into dust. Hong Jia died painfully. Her blind love is unanswered. Baek Ain indifferently watched the dust fly away, "It seems Zhang Hansen''s prediction isn''t wrong." "The Nihility Devouring me''s ambition isn''t low." Baek Ain turned around and arrived before Kang Jin. He didn''t use the charm-type skills on men and let his parasite devour them. The result will be the same anyway. Kang Jin didn''t have a mouth to scream, but he felt like screaming at the top of his lungs. The horror of getting your entire being swallowed is not something he could describe. If Kang Jin was in top condition, he could fight the parasite. However, Lan Rou has beaten him to a pulp. His soul has gotten damaged gravely, too. ''You''re attacking my wife. This kind of death is fitting.'' Baek Ain thought while getting Kang Jin''s memories. The red slime-like parasite crawled to Baek Ain''s arm and waited for his newment. After reading Kang Kin''s memory, Baek Ain bes uninterested. The Heavenly Feather Sect only joined the Hall of Souls because thetter gives a handsome benefit. The resource of the Demonic Region and method to bing Dou God is impossible to resist. Baek Ain eventually found his gaze on the dying Zhong Li. He had nned to kill this fool in the past but was busy with other things. He walked to Zhong Li and threw Agony (the parasite) at him. Zhong Li screamed in pain, fitting the irony. "ARRRGHHHHHHHH!!!" Unlike Kang Jin, Lan Rou didn''t damage his vocal cords and allowed him to sing pleasant tunes. Of course, this level of scream is unnatural. The reason behind this is none other than Agony. Agony is a ''unique'' parasite, something Baek Ain created on his way back to the Dou Qi ne. It could emte spiritual damage and increase the pain one experiences by one thousand times. Baek Ain created this parasite purely for Soul Technique Research. He''d never thought he would use it this way. With that, the Jade Demon Sect Leader also died. He died miserably at that. A few days ago, Zhong Li announced he would be the Demon Emperor of the Demonic Region. You can''t guess how the world works sometimes, especially with a cheat-like existence like Baek Ain inside it. After a while, Agonypletely devoured Zhong Li and shared his memory with Baek Ain. Baek Ain briefly skimmed through the memories and frowned, lifting his head to get a jade-colored dragon armor from Agony''s body. The armor is crudely made but is enough to make one stand out in the Dou Qi Continent. This armor was ''literally'' made of scale, bones, blood, and even flesh of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe''s members. Their resentment and dragon aura are literal sources of this armor''s power. Baek Ain sighed, "I should give this back to Zi Yan." "Before that, let''s make this usable armor. Even though Zi Yan might bury itter to honor her tribe''s deaths, the effort is still worth it." Baek Ain used Ancient Refining to fix the Dragon Armor and added the rare materials he found in Zhang Hansen''s treasury. He also infused the essence of Thundefire Dragonhawk and Silver Wolf Dragon into it. Soon, a purple armor with a fierce green dragon head shape on the chest appears in Baek Ain''s hand. The dragon has fierce yet hollow eyes, which flickered with the green me of resentment. "Done." It only took five seconds for Baek Ain to modify this armor. He turned around and appeared beside Lan Rou. "How is your condition?" He asked, knowing damn well Lan Rou wasn''t injured. However, Lan Rou liked his gesture and smiled, "I''m fine." "Ain, I miss you." "I know." Baek Ain hurriedly hugged her. As they hugged, Baek Ain spread his divine soul and killed every hostile enemy around the Fallen Orchid Sect. Baek Ain''s Divine Soul is as sharp as his de intent, which means those cannon fooders couldn''t resist. Lan Rou''s other incarnation watched this from the atmosphere and shook her head. "Ain is still Ain." She smiled faintly. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!