. The sudden change startled Mo Tang, who thought he was about to lose his Source Energy.
Unexpectedly, when he glanced over anxiously, he found the gray mass still there, a sigh of relief. Turning
his gaze to the culprit, the playful and agile Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python tilted its head in confusion, staring at the mass of Source Energy on Mo Tang's finger, seemingly puzzled as to why it couldn't swallow it.
"Little thing, you really scared me! This isn't for you to eat..."
Mo Tang chided, tapping the python's head.
Looking at the mass of Source Energy on his own finger, Mo Tang had a second thought.
While he could extract this little bit of Source Energy from the system, it was still essentially controlled by the system, and no one except himself, its master, should be able to touch it.
This reassured Mo Tang considerably.
However, there was one caveat: this Source Energy would undoubtedly have a special attraction for the people and monsters of this world, so it was best not to show it off too often to avoid causing trouble.
With this thought, Mo Tang quickly re-entered his system.
Sensing the disappearance of the object that had tempted his deepest desire, the Sky-Swallowing Python's once lively yet vacant eyes suddenly flashed with a shimmering purple light, and it reflexively narrowed its eyes.
Mo Tang hadn't noticed this. When he looked back at the Sky-Swallowing Python, it had regained its previous innocence, curled up on Mo Tang's lap and playing alone.
Seeing this, Mo Tang smiled faintly and patted its head again. Then, amid the Sky-Swallowing Python's coquettish meows, he returned his attention to his system dashboard. "
Well, as for your cultivation, it's best not to increase it too much all at once. That would be too shocking and easily frighten others... Let's start with a one-star increase."
After all, he was still in the Yunlan Sect, where there were many stronger people who could easily see through his changes in strength. So, it was best to keep a low profile for now.
A five-star Dou Ling, and one under twenty-five years old, would surely reach Dou Huang even with normal cultivation. He would be a formidable figure throughout the Jia Ma Empire, commanding far greater power than Mo Cheng had once been.
"At this stage, this strength is just right..."
During his time in the Jia Ma Empire, Mo Tang hadn't planned on further improvement.
Just as Mo Tang was hiding, absorbing and transforming his own energy points, a young figure in a black robe, his face obscured by a hood, entered the imperial capital.
"Teacher, do I really have to participate in this so-called Alchemist Conference?"
Xiao Yan asked, his voice somewhat uncertain.
Without the strange fire, Xiao Yan's current strength and alchemist rank were no match for his previous life.
Although Yao Lao, the former Grand Master of Alchemy, had helped him reach six-star Dou Master status, raising his rank was no easy feat.
Due to his cultivation techniques, Xiao Yan's greatest weakness at this point was his Dou Qi concentration, which simply couldn't sustain him from refining elixirs of the second rank or higher, even with the aid of the purple fire.
After hearing Xiao Yan's question, Yao Lao's voice suddenly rang out in his ears, saying, "Don't worry, little one! This is just the Jia Ma Empire's Alchemist Conference. It's nothing compared to places like Zhongzhou...
Here, even a mere fourth-grade alchemist could easily crush all the other contestants!"
Xiao Yan couldn't help but twitch his lips at Yao Lao's words.
Listen...
is that even human?
That's a fourth-grade alchemist! That's already terrifying, isn't it?
Yao Lao naturally understood Xiao Yan's concerns. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "There are still a few days until the Alchemist Conference...
You're already a second-grade alchemist, and with your naturally powerful soul and the aid of the Purple Fire, refining a third-grade elixir is not impossible.
First, go buy some herbs, practice, and refine a few second-grade Qi-restoring pills. You can use them yourself and earn some money. Then, try refining a third-grade elixir..."
Although Xiao Yan didn't think refining a third-grade elixir would guarantee him the championship, he still obediently followed Yao Lao's instructions.
There was no other way. After Mo Tang had snatched away several opportunities, Xiao Yan's current situation was quite dire. To rapidly improve his skills, he had to rely on his status as an alchemist.
Even if he couldn't win the Alchemist Conference, it would be enough to make him famous.
By then, many powerful individuals would undoubtedly come to him for alchemy services, allowing him to accumulate more resources for cultivation and strive to improve his cultivation as much as possible before the three-year deadline.
"Yunlan Sect... Nalan Yanran, wait! That useless person from back then has arrived as promised!"
His eyes blazed with intense hatred, and Xiao Yan's body couldn't help but tremble slightly.
Clearly, the past humiliation and hatred had become his greatest motivation. No matter how difficult the road ahead, the mere thought of the humiliation of having his engagement broken off reignited Xiao Yan's desire for revenge.
Yao Lao, within the ring, could only sigh deeply. He didn't know whether to be happy or worried that Xiao Yan harbored such deep hatred, constantly spurring him on.
Meanwhile, news of Xiao Yan's arrival in the Jia Ma Empire's capital had already traveled thousands of miles, rapidly transmitted through special secret methods to the Black Horn Territory and Canaan Academy...
Atop a remote mountain, beside a cliff, a young woman in a pale blue dress stood gracefully. The gentle breeze whipped her long, black hair, which fell to her hips, into a gentle flutter, the hem of her skirt glimpsing her perfectly curvaceous figure.
Her gaze calmly gazed upon the distant eastern sky, silent and untouched, like a mortal blue lotus, spotless and spotless.
Xiao Xun'er, or perhaps Gu Xun'er, is the primary female protagonist in the original novel and the young princess of the Gu Clan, one of the two most powerful factions on the Dou Qi Continent.
If Xiao Yan hadn't met Yao Lao and obtained the Burning Decree, his future story might have been about the Crooked-Mouthed Dragon King or the strongest son-in-law...
"Over a year! Brother Xiao Yan has finally made it there..."
It had been over a year since Xiao Yan left the Xiao family and Xiao Xun'er left for Canaan Academy.
And for all that time, Xiao Xun'er had kept a close eye on Xiao Yan's whereabouts.
Actually, that's quite terrifying to think about...
"With Brother Xiao Yan's current strength, he might be in danger once he reaches Yunlan Mountain. Tell Ling Ying to ensure Brother Xiao Yan's safety!"
As soon as the girl's graceful voice fell, a green figure emerged from the shadows, knelt on one knee, promised her, and then quickly disappeared into the mountains again.
To avoid inflating the word count, the specific attributes of the protagonists will be included in the appendix after each chapter.
Name: Mo Tang
Rank: Five-Star Douling ↑
Skills:
Yellow Rank Advanced: Thunderbolt Qi (Great Accomplishment) ↑
Earth Rank Advanced: Wind and Thunder Gangsha (Perfect)
Fighting Skills:
Yellow Rank:
Triple Blade Gang (Perfect)
Mysterious Rank:
Flying Catkins Body Technique (Perfect)
Wild Lion's Roar (Perfect)
Thunder Tornado (Perfect)
Eight
Diagrams Palm (Perfect) Broken Jade Finger (Perfect)
Great Wind-Tearing Hand (Perfect)
Ten Thousand Winds Binding (Perfect)
Earth Rank:
Swift Star Chasing Moon Bow Technique (Great Accomplishment) ↑
Wind and Thunder Wings (Great Accomplishment) ↑
Ungraded Secret Techniques:
Beast Blood Forging Body Art·Wind (First Layer)
Beast Blood Forging Body Art·Wind (Second Layer)
Beast Blood Forging Body Art·Wind (Third Layer) ↑
Available Energy Points:
Low Level: 1900
Intermediate Level: 6752-1100=5652
High Level: 50,000
Source Qi: 1
(End of this Chapter)