Chapter 667: Boundless Energy, Consecutive Breakthroughs!
The origins of the Endless River were far beyond Xiao Ze's expectations.
He had never imagined that it was nurtured and grown using the blood of a Dou Emperor.
From the fragmented words of the blue robed Dou Emperor, it seemed that the river's true origin was extraordinary, even evoking feelings of guilt from the Dou Emperor.
After all, when the Endless River was in the hands of the blue robed Dou Emperor, it was merely a fist sized orb of water.
It must have undergone some unknown transformation to evolve into the terrifying existence it had become. By using his own blood to nurture it, the Dou Emperor had clearly intended to compensate the Endless River for past events.
Yet, the Dou Emperor likely hadn't foreseen what would happen.
Over the eons, the Endless River had begun luring powerful individuals with the bait of a Heavenly Rank Dou Technique. It consumed their bodies and souls, enslaving them.
From the fragments, it was clear the blue robed Dou Emperor had left the Dou Qi Continent for the Great Thousand World. If his departure had been simple, he wouldn't have left something as significant as the Endless River behind, nor would he have allowed it to develop into its current malevolent state.
The Nature of the Dou Emperor
Still, Xiao Ze shook his head, realizing he was imposing his own perspective onto the Dou Emperor's intentions. From the limited information available, it was impossible to determine whether the Dou Emperor was benevolent or malevolent.
The Dou Emperor's kind weren't all paragons of virtue.
Tuoshe Ancient Emperor: Detached from worldly concerns, he cared little for the calamities of the Dou Qi Continent. He only passed his legacy to Xiao Yan because the young man was a suitable successor.
Hun Tiandi: Ruthless and ambitious, he sacrificed countless lives to achieve the Dou Emperor's realm. No matter his justifications, his actions laid bare his true nature.
Xiao Yan: Represented the opposite extreme, someone who rose through adversity, fighting for the greater good of the continent and its people.
These three pivotal figures reflected the diverse moral spectrum of Dou Emperors. The blue robed Dou Emperor might have fallen anywhere on this spectrum, leaving Xiao Ze with no definitive judgment.
Regardless of the Dou Emperor's intentions, the Endless River he left behind had undeniably become a source of chaos and suffering.
Yet, Xiao Ze wasn't particularly self righteous. He wasn't here to destroy the Endless River for the sake of justice but to harness its power for his own growth.
If removing the Endless River didn't endanger him, Xiao Ze would gladly obliterate it. However, risking his life for this cause was a different matter.
The Feedback Reward
Xiao Ze waved his hand, dispersing the memory fragments. Then, with a flash of his figure, he disappeared into the crystal orb he had constructed.
Inside, an expansive ocean of soul energy churned violently. Upon Xiao Ze's entry, the turbulent waves immediately calmed, transforming into a serene, glass like surface. Glimmering light emanated from the soul ocean, resembling a magnificent gemstone.
This was a space Xiao Ze had created, much like the Heavenly Tomb, where time flowed differently from the outside world. Here, he could train undisturbed, with extended periods for cultivation.
Seated atop the soul ocean, Xiao Ze slowly closed his eyes.
"Activate the tenfold feedback reward for the Nine Tier Profound Pill!" he murmured, anticipation clear in his tone.
Boom!
A torrent of boundless energy surged into Xiao Ze's body. In an instant, the barrier between the mid and late Dou Saint stages shattered, propelling him forward.
Rapid Advancement
As the energy coursed through him, the Primordial Tree in his inner world grew taller, surpassing 700,000 meters in height.
But the feedback didn't stop there. The seemingly endless energy continued to pour in, pushing the Primordial Tree's growth even further.
"The power of this tenfold feedback exceeds my expectations," Xiao Ze thought, a flicker of excitement crossing his face.
The pill he had refined for Gu Xun'er, the Sacred Heart Glazed Pill, was made using the Bodhi Heart as its primary ingredient. Consequently, Xiao Ze also experienced the Bodhi Heart's effects. His ability to absorb and refine heavenly energy became noticeably smoother and more efficient.
As his body absorbed the golden light radiating from the Primordial Tree, Xiao Ze felt an overwhelming desire within his flesh and blood. Every cell in his body greedily consumed the energy, leading to a dramatic enhancement of his physical strength.
"Even my body is rapidly improving," Xiao Ze observed, surprised by the scale of his progress.
Thanks to his natural talent, there were no bottlenecks hindering the growth of his physical strength. While previously the improvements had been slow, they now accelerated dramatically under the golden light's nourishment.
With his physique nearing the peak of a nine star Dou Saint, the boost to his Dou Qi cultivation was even more pronounced.
Surpassing Limits
In just a few short days, Xiao Ze achieved decades' worth of progress. The Primordial Tree soared to a height of 790,000 meters, and his cultivation surged closer to the next breakthrough.
As time passed, the massive influx of energy began to slow, but Xiao Ze remained calm. He knew this was a natural process as he approached a critical point.
After maintaining steady cultivation, he finally shattered the barrier to the eight star Dou Saint stage. The momentum from this breakthrough reignited the flow of energy, pushing him quickly into the mid eight star Dou Saint stage.
Feeling the vast reserve of energy still available, Xiao Ze's heart swelled with joy.
"If this continues, I might truly reach the nine star Dou Saint stage this time!"
An Urgent Message
Just as Xiao Ze was about to deepen his focus, a spiritual transmission from outside the crystal orb caught his attention.
It was from Medusa, her voice filled with urgency:
"Xiao Ze, something's wrong! Hun Tiandi has captured Xiao Yan and is threatening to harm him unless you hand over the ancient jade fragment!"
(End of Chapter)
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