Chapter 722: A Great Opportunity!
"This ocean of magma was forged by the essence of divine fire, refining the heavens and earth over tens of thousands of years," Qing Danzi said.
"Now, with the last trace of its power, I shall condense a Qing Fire Divine Talisman to help you refine this vast magma sea!"
As his final words echoed through the air, Qing Danzi's figure completely dissipated, his last trace of spirit extinguished. Only a three foot azure talisman, formed from the essence of the divine fire, remained behind.
Xiao Ze gazed at the glowing talisman but did not take it immediately. Instead, he respectfully bowed toward the spot where Qing Danzi had been.
"Junior Xiao Ze offers profound thanks to Senior Qing Danzi for bestowing your legacy and granting me this great opportunity!"
Only after a moment of reverence did Xiao Ze reach out to take the Qing Fire Divine Talisman. Though it was formed from the essence of divine fire, its surface was not scalding. Instead, it felt warm, like fine jade.
"Qing Danzi truly possessed an extraordinary spirit," Mandala remarked with admiration, her gaze lingering on the talisman with a trace of envy.
"If you can truly refine this ocean of magma, it would be an unimaginable opportunity. This is the accumulated energy of tens of thousands of years, forged by divine fire."
Xiao Ze nodded in agreement, recognizing the extraordinary potential of the energy contained within.
"Mandala, would you mind guarding me while I refine this?" Xiao Ze asked earnestly.
Mandala quickly agreed. This place was far from secure. Not only was there the potential for the fleeing Tianyuan Lord to return for revenge, but other forces exploring the labyrinth could inadvertently stumble upon the magma sea. Xiao Ze needed to focus entirely on cultivation, and her presence as a protector was essential.
Mandala's curiosity was piqued she wanted to see just how far Xiao Ze could ascend with the aid of this vast reservoir of energy. Would he reach the peak of the ninth tier Sovereign level, perhaps even touch upon the realm of Earth Sovereigns? Or could he achieve the unthinkable and directly ascend to the Earth Sovereign stage?
Relieved by Mandala's agreement, Xiao Ze leaped onto the massive crimson volcano. Holding the Qing Fire Divine Talisman, he infused it with his spiritual energy, following the method left behind by Qing Danzi.
As energy poured into the talisman, it emitted waves of scorching heat, spreading brilliant azure ripples of light. The ripples expanded rapidly, covering an area of tens of thousands of feet like a colossal azure lotus.
The magma sea churned violently in response, the immense energy it contained drawn toward the glowing talisman. The talisman transformed into a massive azure lotus, gently lifting Xiao Ze into the air.
Energy from the magma sea surged into the lotus, where it was purified and directed toward Xiao Ze.
Sitting cross legged atop the azure lotus, Xiao Ze was surrounded by such dense spiritual energy that it began to condense into liquid form, sparkling and translucent. Within the liquid, minute crystals of pure energy shimmered spiritual energy so dense it naturally crystallized.
Xiao Ze closed his eyes and entered a meditative state, his body absorbing the torrent of purified energy like a bottomless vessel. Within moments, he had absorbed an amount of spiritual energy equivalent to tens of thousands of Sovereign spirit liquids.
Meanwhile, his Origin Tree the core of his cultivation within his soul began to grow taller at an astonishing rate.
From her vantage point at the volcano's edge, Mandala watched in awe.
"The energy concentrated in that lotus is enough to make even me envious," she murmured.
The lotus not only purified the energy from the magma sea but also transformed it into a form that was exceptionally gentle and easy to absorb more so even than Sovereign spirit liquid.
As the azure ripples drew more energy from the magma sea, the surrounding magma seemed to flow toward the vortex, replenishing the consumed area. The scene was reminiscent of an ocean filling a crater left by a sudden upheaval.
"With time to spare, I might as well extract the Ling Shen Liquid from this crimson volcano," Mandala mused. After confirming that Xiao Ze was safe, she began focusing on her task.
Ling Shen Liquid was a highly coveted treasure. Typically, its refinement was a contested effort, leaving most sources fragmented among rival factions. Perfect quality Ling Shen Liquid was exceedingly rare Mandala herself had never seen one.
Now, with an uncontested source in her grasp, Mandala worked diligently to refine it. Hours later, a brilliant golden elixir formed in her palm, radiating an ancient vitality.
"It's perfect," she whispered in astonishment. "The Dan Yuan Tai... a complete Ling Shen Liquid!"
Merely holding it caused the surrounding spiritual energy to thicken noticeably. Even breathing in its presence invigorated her soul.
"This might just be enough for me to ascend to the upper Earth Sovereign level," Mandala thought, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. Carefully, she stored the elixir away for later.
Turning her gaze back to Xiao Ze, Mandala's expression shifted to one of surprise.
In a remarkably short span of time, Xiao Ze's spiritual cultivation had already reached the peak of the ninth tier Sovereign level, inching ever closer to the Earth Sovereign realm.
Rumbling waves of spiritual energy surrounded him like thunderclaps, each one heralding the surge of power coursing through his body.
Within Xiao Ze's inner world, his Origin Tree soared to a staggering one million meters in height. However, despite this monumental growth, the elusive breakthrough to the Earth Sovereign level remained out of reach.
Frustrated, Xiao Ze frowned, sensing the invisible barrier before him. Then, a shift occurred the tree's width began to expand.
As the trunk grew broader, the oppressive barrier began to weaken. Xiao Ze could feel the door to the Earth Sovereign realm slowly creaking open, inviting him to step through.
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