Chapter 467: The Forbidden Devouring Secret Art and the Pre Foundation Stage of the Endless Flame Territory Sect
Da Qian Palace Branch, Guest Hall
As Xiao Tiance finished speaking, Ye Qingqing's face lit up with excitement. She had no doubt about his words, which meant that these pills could significantly increase the chances of two late stage Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns breaking through to the Saint Heavenly Sovereign realm.
"Master Tiance, you truly deserve the title of a Grandmaster Alchemist. Even the Dan God Clan cannot refine pills of such quality," Ye Qingqing praised with a smile.
"Hehe, Miss Qingqing, we've known each other for years now no need for such flattery. Please deliver one of these pills to the Buddha Clan on my behalf. I have other matters to attend to and will be leaving soon," Xiao Tiance replied with a wave of his hand.
"Alright then, you may just call me Qingqing. Adding 'Miss' makes it sound too formal. As for delivering the pill to the Buddha Clan, you needn't worry. The Grand Elder of the Buddha Clan is currently a guest in our family. I'll pass the pill to him as soon as I return," Ye Qingqing said with a bright smile.
"Good, that makes it easier." Xiao Tiance nodded. After chatting with Ye Qingqing for a while longer, he left the Da Qian Palace branch.
Meanwhile, on the Heavenly Serpent Continent, within a hidden realm
"Isn't it done yet? If we can't resolve this soon, unexpected trouble might arise," said a stunning woman in her early thirties, frowning as she spoke.
"Clan Leader, please don't worry. Medusa will be fine," a middle aged man beside her reassured her.
"Yes, Clan Leader. The bloodline issues with Medusa's Golden Butterfly blood have already been 90% resolved. We estimate that in another half month, her bloodline will fully fuse with her body," added another middle aged woman.
"Her original bloodline was extremely low level. Evolving it to the Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python level is already extraordinary. But, Clan Leader, you owe us an explanation. Although Medusa carries the bloodline of the Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, strictly speaking, she's not one of our clan.
"Why did you take the initiative to bring her back and expend such vast resources to resolve the hidden dangers in her bloodline?"
An elderly woman with white hair spoke slowly, her tone questioning and her gaze full of doubt.
The other elders also seemed curious and fixed their eyes on the Clan Leader, awaiting an answer.
Meeting their gazes, the stunning Clan Leader sighed before speaking. "Very well. Since all of you wish to know, I'll tell you.
"You all must remember the tale of our Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python Clan's prodigious ancestor who mysteriously disappeared hundreds of thousands of years ago?"
The elders nodded in unison but then gasped in surprise as one asked, "Clan Leader, could it be that Medusa is a descendant of that ancestor?"
"Precisely. If you don't believe me, take a look at this."
The Clan Leader pulled out a scroll, unfolded it, and revealed its contents. The elders gasped in shock.
Medusa's appearance was nearly identical to the figure in the painting, save for the difference in temperament. The figure in the painting exuded warmth and grace, while Medusa radiated an icy elegance.
"Unbelievable!" one elder exclaimed.
"She looks exactly like her!"
"Indeed, the resemblance is uncanny!"
The Clan's Grand Elder, Biyue, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke. "Clan Leader, even if Medusa is a descendant of that ancestor, expending such massive resources just to fuse her bloodline with the Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python blood seems excessive.
"With these resources, we could produce at least two Heavenly Sovereign level experts within our clan. Yet you're using them all on a single descendant? Isn't that overkill?"
Her words resonated with the other elders, who began to echo her concerns.
Despite their protests, the Clan Leader remained calm. After storing the painting back in her spatial pouch, she smiled and shook her head. "You've all worked with me for years. Don't you understand my character by now?
"If it were just about Medusa being a descendant of our ancestor, I wouldn't have used so many resources to help her fuse her bloodline.
"But what if I told you that once Medusa completes this bloodline fusion, she might awaken the clan's long lost forbidden secret art, Devour the Heavens and Earth? Would you still question my decision?"
"What?! Awaken the Devour the Heavens and Earth secret art?"
"Impossible! That secret art disappeared along with our ancestor!"
"Exactly! It's been countless millennia, and no one in the clan has been able to awaken it. How could Medusa possibly do so?"
"Even if she is a descendant, it seems highly unlikely!"
The Clan Leader's smile faded, and her gaze sharpened. "It's not surprising that no one has awakened Devour the Heavens and Earth. None of our current members carry the direct bloodline of our ancestor.
"Medusa is different. Her bloodline is identical to that of our ancestor practically identical.
"While I can't guarantee that she will awaken the secret art, the possibility is there. And that sliver of hope is enough for me to take this gamble.
"Hmph! You're elders of the Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python Clan. Surely you understand what the revival of Devour the Heavens and Earth would mean for our clan!"
Her words silenced the room. The elders exchanged uncertain glances, realizing the potential stakes.
After a pause, the Clan Leader continued. "And don't forget, Medusa is currently the wife of Xiao Tiance, the Lord of White Jade Capital. As the mistress of White Jade Capital, her standing alone is worth the investment.
"Even if the bloodline fusion doesn't awaken Devour the Heavens and Earth, using resources equivalent to creating two Heavenly Sovereigns to strengthen our bond with White Jade Capital is hardly a loss, is it?"
The elders fell silent, unable to refute her reasoning.
Don't forget, the last superpower to rise as quickly as White Jade Capital was the Heavenly Dao Sect.
But even the Heavenly Dao Sect couldn't withstand the army led by more than a dozen Demon Emperors. On the other hand, the newly ascended White Jade Capital not only repelled the invasion of the extra dimensional Demon Clan but nearly annihilated their forces entirely.
"Heh, just based on this achievement alone, White Jade Capital is bound to become a force comparable to the Five Ancient Clans.
Given that, do you still think these resources are so precious?"
The Clan Leader's words silenced the elders of the Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python Clan.
White Jade Capital's strength was known across the Great Thousand World. Especially the battle five years ago, when Xiao Tiance, as an early stage Immortal Heavenly Sovereign, single handedly held off five Demon Emperors, a feat that shocked the world. If not for the appearance of the Sacred Heavenly Demon Emperor, two Demon Emperors might have been captured or killed in that battle.
What's more, Xiao Tiance's success in creating Sky Demon Puppets at the Heavenly Sovereign level had prompted several superpowers to seek alliances with White Jade Capital.
Compared to this, resources sufficient to nurture two Heavenly Sovereigns seemed far less significant.
"Clan Leader, your foresight is unparalleled. We were short sighted," the elders said respectfully, bowing in acknowledgment.
"No matter. The priority now is ensuring Medusa's safety and helping her fully integrate her bloodline. Everyone, return to your duties. I trust this investment won't disappoint any of you," the Clan Leader said with a smile.
"Yes, Clan Leader!"
Meanwhile, with Xiao Tiance
After leaving the Da Qian Palace branch, Xiao Tiance received a transmission from Tianluo.
"What's going on with Medusa? It's been so long, and she still hasn't emerged from seclusion?" Xiao Tiance frowned, concern flickering in his mind.
If not for the Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python Clan's consistently positive attitude toward Tianluo and Xiao Baiying, Xiao Tiance might have already gone to check on Medusa himself.
"Fine, I'll wait a little longer. But if she hasn't come out within three months, I'll personally go to the Heavenly Serpent Continent. This woman… truly knows how to worry others," Xiao Tiance muttered.
As his thoughts trailed off, another message arrived. After reading it, a slight smirk formed on his lips.
"Well then, let's see how Xiao Yan's Endless Flame Territory is doing," he said, disappearing from sight.
Northeast of White Jade Capital – Endless Flame Territory
In recent days, a new faction named Endless Flame Territory had rapidly risen in prominence, sparking interest among many powerful figures.
The reason was simple: its leader, Xiao Yan, was not only a direct descendant of Xiao Tiance but also a Grandmaster Alchemist. Any strong individual who joined the Endless Flame Territory would receive a pill personally refined by Xiao Yan.
This, combined with the backing of White Jade Capital and Xiao Yan's mid stage Immortal Heavenly Sovereign strength, made Endless Flame Territory a force to be reckoned with. Despite being newly founded, the faction already boasted two Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns among its ranks.
While this might not seem impressive to superpowers like the Da Qian Palace or the Five Ancient Clans, it was remarkable for a newly established faction.
For those joining at the early stages, the benefits would undoubtedly be significant provided their strength met the requirements.
After days of traversing through the void, Xiao Tiance finally arrived on the continent where Endless Flame Territory was located. Entering a bustling city, he overheard many people discussing Endless Flame Territory and the names of Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er.
"Heh, not bad, Xiao Yan," Xiao Tiance mused with a smile. "As expected of a child of destiny. It took me five years to ascend from the peak Earth Sovereign level to the early Saint Heavenly Sovereign stage, shocking countless experts. Yet Xiao Yan climbed from the Nine Star Dou Zun realm to the mid stage Immortal Heavenly Sovereign level in just five or six years faster than me by far."
However, just as he was reflecting, a commotion erupted nearby, followed by a voice dripping with disdain.
"Hmph, nowadays, any random upstart dares to call themselves a superpower. Just two Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns? I could crush them with one hand!"
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance frowned and turned toward the source of the voice. To his surprise, it was someone he recognized.
It was indeed an old acquaintance Mo He Tian, the young lord of the Mohe Ancient Clan, accompanied by the Western Battle Emperor.
"So they're here too," Xiao Tiance thought to himself.
Mo He Tian sneered, his gaze filled with arrogance as he addressed the Western Battle Emperor. "It's not surprising. Xiao Yan is a descendant of Xiao Tiance, and the Xiao Clan has always been insufferably arrogant. They don't even respect someone like me, the young lord of the Mohe Ancient Clan."
The Western Battle Emperor chuckled. "What's so strange about that? Xiao Tiance's interference has caused you plenty of trouble, and it's no different for me. I lost both Gu Xun'er and Ying Huanhuan, two peerless beauties, all thanks to him."
Hearing this, Mo He Tian's expression darkened further. His tone was laced with malice as he coldly replied, "Whether they respect me or not depends on whether their so called Endless Flame Territory has a leader as powerful as Xiao Tiance. If Xiao Yan can match Xiao Tiance, I'll swallow my pride. If not… heh. Battle Emperor, didn't you say you had your eye on Gu Xun'er? Why not take this opportunity to test their strength yourself?"
The Western Battle Emperor laughed loudly but hesitated. "I'd like to, but I'm worried Xiao Tiance might show up. Things aren't the same as they were back then. When he appeared on the Western Continent years ago, I should've crushed him. But now, Xiao Tiance has fully risen, and even the Five Ancient Clans give him due respect. I wouldn't dare act recklessly in front of him."
"Bah! That doesn't sound like you, Battle Emperor," Mo He Tian sneered. "You've lost face to Xiao Tiance repeatedly. Are you just going to let it go?"
The Western Battle Emperor's eyes flickered with killing intent, though it quickly subsided. "You're one to talk, Mo He Tian. We've both been humiliated by Xiao Tiance. If you, the young lord of the Mohe Ancient Clan, dare to stir up trouble, I won't lag behind."
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