It wasn't about personal gain or anything else; Chen Xiao simply felt it would be a terrible waste for such brilliant and powerful individuals to disappear into the river of history.
This applied to the Yellow Spring Demon Saint, the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame related to the incomplete map, and even Xiao Yan's ancestor, Xiao Xuan, in the Heavenly Tomb.
They had all once been renowned, leaving indelible marks on history. If they could all be resurrected, bringing these legendary powerhouses together in the same era, what a magnificent and epic spectacle that would be!
Once this idea sparked in Chen Xiao's mind, it refused to leave.
After all, with the miraculous abilities of an Emperor-level soul, it wasn't entirely baseless to theoretically achieve such a feat.
The Grand Elder of Green Mountains had never considered such a thing. Hearing Chen Xiao's question, he couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
"I don't know. We haven't reached the Emperor realm, so we'll never truly understand what that scenery is like or how miraculous it is. But I imagine even if there were a chance for revival, it wouldn't be that simple."
That was only natural.
If it were that easy, these peak powerhouses would have been resurrected long ago during the passage of time.
After speaking, the Grand Elder chuckled, "If you're truly interested, you can ask the old Dragon Emperor next time you see him. Only those who have truly reached that level would understand better. Unlike us, who can only speculate."
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, putting the matter aside for the moment.
Gazing at the finger pattern and the massive palm print on the Yellow Spring Stone Tablet, Chen Xiao wasn't in a hurry to cultivate. These two Dou Skills would always be there; he could learn them anytime he wished.
Compared to these two Dou Skills, the Yellow Spring Demon Saint's ultimate technique, Yellow Spring Sky Fury, was far more captivating.
"Grand Elder, please take some time to comprehend these two Dou Skills. I need to cultivate and attempt to break through to the Heavenly Realm soul. Since we're here, it would be a shame not to try."
With that, Chen Xiao took out three Jade Bottles and placed them before him, then sat down cross-legged.
The Jade Bottles contained a medicinal liquid called Star Marrow Liquid. The preparation of this liquid wasn't difficult; it was at most a seventh-grade Elixir. It was the catalyst Chen Xiao planned to use for a secret technique.
The advancement of one's soul realm wasn't as predictable as Dou Qi strength. Most people could only let it happen naturally, waiting for the moment when the water overflows.
However, in the Heavenly Wind Soul Scripture that Chen Xiao had obtained, there was a secret technique that might be useful at this moment.
"The Heavenly Realm soul isn't that simple. But if you want to attempt to reach it, I do have a suggestion."
"Please, Grand Elder, enlighten me." Chen Xiao looked on curiously.
The Grand Elder of Green Mountains smiled and said, "Earlier, beneath Jia Nan Academy, His Majesty the old Dragon Emperor also gave guidance to you and Miss Xian'er. The soul, the physical body, and Dou Qi strength are actually complementary. When one aspect improves, it naturally drives the others to improve as well. Just like His Majesty the old Dragon Emperor, the reason he was able to reach the Emperor realm soul was due to the accumulation of a long period of time, as well as the terrifying strength of his Dou Qi and physical body."
"Therefore, you are currently at the peak of the Spirit Realm. If you wish to break through to the Heavenly Realm, you might as well start with your Dou Qi. Digest that Yellow Spring Blood Crystal first. As your strength increases, your soul will naturally strengthen as well. Even if it doesn't allow you to directly enter the Heavenly Realm, it will likely add some foundation. Then, when you use the secret technique to break through, your chances will be greater."
Chen Xiao pondered it; it made perfect sense.
He was already only one step away from the Heavenly Realm. What if, with good luck, his strength increased and he naturally broke through?
Putting away the three bottles of Star Marrow Liquid for now, Chen Xiao took out the three Yellow Spring Blood Crystals gifted by Yao Ming.
The moment the three Yellow Spring Blood Crystals were brought out, the surrounding temperature instantly plummeted. A dense, chilling energy spread outwards from them, causing a layer of frost to form on the altar's surface.
Fortunately, Chen Xiao and the Grand Elder of Green Mountains each had their own means, so they were not affected.
The chilling power contained within the Yellow Spring Blood Crystals was extremely terrifying. Otherwise, in the original timeline, Xiao Yan and his disciples wouldn't have used it as a primary ingredient to refine Elixirs to suppress the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame.
It was difficult for normal people to directly absorb the chilling power within such a substance. If one wasn't careful, they could end up losing more than they gained.
Of course, there were many ways to utilize it, such as refining it into Elixirs or borrowing the power of Heavenly Flames, and so on.
However, thinking that these three Yellow Spring Blood Crystals were 'imported goods,' Chen Xiao immediately lost the desire to consume them. With a flicker of thought, he quickly came up with a new approach.
Without any hesitation, Chen Xiao waved his sleeve, and dense Rune Seals flew out from his hand, scattering across the large altar and disappearing into the void.
Then, Chen Xiao grabbed the three Yellow Spring Blood Crystals, flicked his fingers, and placed them on three separate nodes.
Instantly, a cold wind surged, and waves of extreme cold energy rushed towards Chen Xiao like a roaring tide.
"Grand Elder, please guard me."
The Grand Elder of Green Mountains nodded and took a step forward, moving to the outside of the altar. He looked at the figure engulfed by energy within the array, a look of anticipation on his face.
Given the current relationship between Eastern Dragon Island and Purple Firmament Pavilion, they shared prosperity and suffered setbacks together. He also hoped that Chen Xiao could become stronger. This way, when the Dragon Emperor emerged from seclusion in the future, they could assist each other.
Within the great array, feeling the terrifying energy pouring into his body, Chen Xiao dared not be careless. He quickly formed cultivation hand seals, and the Yin Yang Harmony Heaven Great Array within his body suddenly began to operate. Hundreds of vortexes flickered in and out of existence within his meridians, madly absorbing the transformed extreme cold energy.
Under such astonishing energy infusion, Chen Xiao could clearly sense his realm rapidly advancing towards a higher level.
Early Seven-Star Dou Venerate, Mid Seven-Star Dou Venerate…
In less than half a day, he had already reached the peak of Seven-Star Dou Venerate!
If those old fellows who had been stuck in the Dou Venerate realm for countless years saw such a rate of improvement, they would likely be utterly dejected on the spot…
Chen Xiao had achieved the accumulation from the early to the peak of Seven-Star Dou Venerate in just half a day. However, it took him a full day and night to attempt the breakthrough from the peak of Seven-Star Dou Venerate to Eight-Star, and he still hadn't broken through. This showed the gap between each minor realm within the Dou Venerate realm.
Sensing that the energy from the three Yellow Spring Blood Crystals had been largely depleted, Chen Xiao no longer hesitated. With a slight movement of his fingers, the last three Dou Sheng Marrow pellets were flicked out and accurately fell into his mouth.
Dou Sheng Marrow was inherently a 'divine elixir' for breaking through bottlenecks. With their energy boost, it was like the last straw that broke the camel's back.
Chen Xiao, who was sitting with his eyes closed, trembled slightly. His aura instantly surged, and an Eight-Star Dou Venerate aura then permeated the surroundings.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
At this moment, the three Yellow Spring Blood Crystals within the great array simultaneously emitted cracking sounds. Then, with a gentle breeze, they shattered into dust and vanished as if they had never existed.
Ignoring the dissipation of the Yellow Spring Blood Crystals, Chen Xiao kept his eyes closed, circulating his cultivation technique to absorb the energy of heaven and earth, consolidating his current realm.
In this state, two and a half days passed in the blink of an eye.
"Hoo..."
Chen Xiao slowly opened his tightly shut eyes, exhaling a breath of cold air that caused the space before him to slightly distort.
Chen Xiao clenched his fist, feeling the strength within him, now several times more potent than before, and nodded in satisfaction.
As Grand Elder Qing Shan had said, the increase in his Dou Qi strength had made Chen Xiao distinctly feel that his physical body and soul had become even stronger.
However, it was somewhat regretful that it still hadn't allowed him to break through to the Heavenly Realm.
"I'll have to find another way..."
Without dwelling on it, Chen Xiao flipped his palm, and three bottles of Star Marrow Liquid immediately appeared!
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