In this strange, misty land, eerie flares occasionally flickered in the distance, then vanished. A deathly silence enveloped this unfamiliar land.
"Swish!" Space suddenly twisted within the silent earth, and two figures slowly emerged from the void. Upon arriving, their Dou Qi (Battle Qi)
energized almost simultaneously, their gazes warping cautiously. "Is this the Celestial Tomb?" Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief after finding nothing unusual. He surveyed his surroundings curiously and asked. Chen Guan didn't answer the obvious question, his mind racing with information about the Celestial Tomb. The entire Celestial Tomb was divided into three levels. The energy entities on the first level were mostly Dou Zun (Douzin) below three stars, wandering unconsciously. With Chen Guan's strength, dealing with them was no problem. The energy entities on the second level, those above three Dou Zun and below eight stars, were more formidable and required careful attention. While one or two energy entities were certainly no problem, venturing into a circle of them would be risky. After all, he still had to take care of Xiao Yan. As for the third level, it represents the true peak of the Dou Zun realm. There are even some exceptionally powerful individuals who achieved Dou Sheng status during their lifetimes, including Xiao Yan's ancestor, Xiao Xuan, who resided at the deepest point of the third level. Generally speaking, ordinary people rarely venture into the third level unless they are absolutely certain of their chances, as it's far too dangerous for even a Dou Zun. But then again, those who secure a spot here are undoubtedly ambitious, and it's likely that most of the sixteen would explore this third level. Take Gu Xun'er, for example. Beyond the third level, Chen Guan couldn't imagine what, given her strength, would attract her to this Heavenly Tomb. "The energy within this Heavenly Tomb is incredibly dense, even stronger than the Ancient Realm. The overwhelming pressure will make flying difficult... Let's go. There aren't many people around. Let's head all the way to the second level entrance. You should be able to improve significantly along the way." Chen Guan grasped a handful of the misty gas before him and was surprised to discover that it contained an extremely rich celestial energy, far purer than he had anticipated. After a brief reflection, he formed a plan. The Heavenly Tomb was shrouded in fog, making it difficult to discern directions with the naked eye. No one knew where the entrance to the second floor was, at least not Chen Guan and Xiao Yan. But that didn't matter. Just like his youthful training in the mountains, the deeper the depth, the stronger the magical beasts, allowing them to determine their location. This principle still applied in the Heavenly Tomb. "Brother Guan, you make the decision." Xiao Yan nodded heavily, anticipation evident in his eyes. With his strength, the Heavenly Tomb was filled with dangers and opportunities everywhere. Any energy body could be enough to significantly enhance his strength. Knowing this, Xiao Yan was full of anticipation for the next three years. He wondered if he could reach the peak of Dou Zong. As for Dou Zun… he didn't dare to think about it. Chen Guan chuckled and nodded. Being weak wasn't a big deal; the important thing was obedience, so as not to hold him back. Suddenly, Chen Guan slowly raised his hand, then clenched it. As Chen Guan clenched his palm, the energy in that area rapidly condensed. In the blink of an eye, the mist there completely dissipated, and an illusory figure appeared in the two people's field of vision. "Is this the energy body?" Looking at this illusory figure, Xiao Yan was stunned. He had not noticed the object's approach at all.
"Interesting! They were able to conceal themselves in the energy mist, silently approaching and attacking us. I didn't notice them at first, only realizing it was a hundred feet away."
Chen Guan carefully examined the energy form. It resembled the soul form, but not entirely, like twins from the same mother...
or perhaps, a plus-size version of the soul form?
After all, they possessed fighting spirit and could even use fighting techniques.
With a flick of his finger, the illusory form suddenly twisted and exploded with a "poof." A thumb-sized streak of light swiftly streaked towards Chen Guan, who finally grabbed it.
"This is the energy core that Gu Xun'er mentioned. It stores extremely pure energy, a tonic."
Chen Guan opened his palm, and a diamond-shaped crystal, roughly the size of a thumb, appeared in his palm. A faint glow and a rich energy mist emanated from it.
"Gu Xun'er said the energy cores within the Heavenly Tomb are divided into nine levels, roughly equivalent to one- to nine-star Dou Zun. This one is… the lowest, right? Xiao Yan, try to absorb it first. Hold it in your palm and practice your cultivation technique. Remember, don't force yourself; practice according to your ability."
With that, Chen Guan flicked his finger, launching the energy core towards Xiao Yan.
Even a level one energy core would have the energy of a one-star Dou Zun. For a Dou Zong, it's a huge tonic, no, a massive tonic!
And it's also the kind that could easily burst!
If Xiao Yan couldn't even digest this kind of energy, he'd soon be drooling over this 'treasure mountain'.
Xiao Yan caught the energy core and toyed with it with a hint of curiosity. Then, his expression grew solemn. He silently chanted a few prayers, wishing the ancestors blessings. Then, as Chen Guan instructed, he grasped the energy core in his palm and began practicing his cultivation technique.
As the Burning Technique began to flow within him, Xiao Yan's palms suddenly felt a chill. Then, with astonishment, he felt streams of rich, pure, and warm energy surge out of the energy core like a tide, pouring into his body.
Even more surprising, this energy wasn't at all violent. It didn't require extensive refining. Simply circulating through his meridians, it gradually dispersed throughout his limbs and bones, finally seeping into his muscles, bones, and cells.
This surprise was immense, and Xiao Yan's face lit up with joy, completely immersing himself in the refining process.
However gentle the energy within the energy core, the vast quantity remained, and fully refining it would take time.
As Xiao Yan refined it, Chen Guan's mental power lingered over him, probing his inner state. He sensed that Xiao Yan's Dou Qi, along with the aura he exuded, was steadily increasing, and he felt reassured.
He surveyed the misty Heavenly Tomb, a vast spiritual force emanating from him, and then he pointed again.
Soon, another energy core appeared in Chen Guan's hand.
It was stronger than the previous one, but still very limited; it must be a second-level energy core.
Without hesitation, Chen Guan grasped it in his palm, energizing his internal Burning Technique. He immediately experienced the same strange sensation as Xiao Yan.
However, this amount of energy was a drop in the bucket for him; he could digest it in a few breaths.
"What a miraculous thing! It absorbs even more easily than ordinary elixirs. No wonder even superpowers like the Ancient Clan and the Soul Clan value it so highly."
After the last burst of energy entered his body, Chen Guan opened his palm. The energy core had already disintegrated into powder, and a look of amazement crossed his face.
This was only the first level of low-level energy. If it were the second or third levels...
Chen Guan's eyes grew fiery.
He even had a nearly crazy idea.
He still remembered a formation he had learned from the Skyfire Venerable.
It was called the Five-Wheel Formation for Delivering Evil!