Less than five minutes after Ling Xiao left the scene, many martial artists gathered.
These people might not be here to save anyone; they could very well be here to rob and kill.
Because in the Sin Territory, such killings happen every day, and many martial artists, like vultures, wait for the battle to end and then swoop in for the spoils.
Most of them were like that.
"Who could it be that wiped out the people from the Sky Demon Sect and the Heavy Water Tower?"
Seeing the chaos all around, all the martial artists gasped in shock.
"To kill soone like the Heavy Water Protector, they must at least be of the sa level. Who could it be?"
"Whoever it is, I'm afraid the Tianhai Empire won't be peaceful for a while, with the White Tiger Summit approaching, and many hidden strongn and geniuses ready to erge.
Tsk tsk, we better be careful."
...
The mont he stepped out of the Sin Territory, Ling Xiao felt a sudden relief and found a place to rest and regain his strength.
After all, heading to Dragon and Phoenix Mountain to stir up trouble, if he ran out of energy and got beaten, it wouldn't be good.
"Hehe, this ti's gains were truly unexpected."
Ling Xiao had originally only planned to snatch the Ice Talisman and Ti Crystal from Tianhai Yun Shao.
But he didn't expect to also get the Reincarnation Pill and Azure Blood Fire Phoenix Pill; it was indeed a surprise.
"You should just eat that Azure Blood Fire Phoenix Pill right away, keeping it around could easily invite trouble."
The voice of Yuan Venerate suddenly appeared in Ling Xiao's mind.
"Master, are you sure I should eat it? It's a top-grade mystic pill, and once ingested, who knows what the consequences might be, and whether this place is safe."
Ling Xiao asked with so hesitation.
"Don't worry, the pill is made by . I know best what will happen after you eat it."
Yuan Venerate said confidently.
"Alright then."
Ling Xiao agreed with Yuan Venerate, but still found a relatively hidden cave before swallowing the Azure Blood Fire Phoenix Pill.
"Hmm?"
As he took the pill, Ling Xiao was montarily stunned.
There was no special feeling; was it really a top-grade mystic pill?
"Don't be surprised. The Azure Blood Fire Phoenix Pill doesn't exhibit effects when taken, but in a near-death state or rebirth in fire, so there won't be any special reactions now."
Yuan Venerate chuckled and said, "Did you want to experience sothing agonizing?"
"That's true."
Ling Xiao nodded, accepting this explanation, though he still felt a bit unconvinced.
"Master, does that an the Azure Blood Fire Phoenix Pill can only be used in a near-death state or during rebirth in fire?
No effect from direct ingestion?"
Yuan Venerate was silent for a mont before saying, "It does have effects, but for you, it may not be very significant."
"Oh?"
Ling Xiao suddenly beca quite interested.
Yuan Venerate explained, "As Ji Qing ntioned, the Azure Blood Fire Phoenix Pill is refined using the fossil of an Ancient Fire Phoenix.
Moreover, it's a living Ancient Fire Phoenix.
So after taking it, it can actually enhance self-healing abilities.
But with your Body of the Mystic Realm, this effect is just trivial.
Neither usable nor disposable, really."
"Makes sense."
Ling Xiao shrugged, losing interest imdiately.
"However, I do have an incantation that can integrate this power into your Mysteries of Light, enhancing its power.
Perhaps, all your Mystic Art moves will improve to so degree."
Yuan Venerate continued.
"Master, could you stop keeping in suspense and just tell already? I can't let this energy go to waste.
My 'Nine Changes of the Crimson Sun' has been stagnant at the Pure Sun Variation. Perhaps converting this power will allow a breakthrough."
Ling Xiao said, slightly exasperated.
"You didn't ask."
Yuan Venerate chuckled, "Besides, it's only a possibility, not certain."
"Master, do you even know who your disciple is?"
Ling Xiao, with his Tai Chi Eye and Tyrant Sky Martial Spirit, could turn any slim chance of success into certainty!
"Alright."
After so thought, Yuan Venerate imparted the incantation to Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao silently recited the incantation and suddenly felt the dormant Azure Blood Fire Phoenix Pill inside him begin to tremble.
A scorching energy started to spread throughout his body from his dantian.
The heat seed almost enough to lt his body away.
However, such pain was nothing for Ling Xiao, proficient in the Mysteries of Light.
He took a deep breath, activating the Mysteries of Light.
The intense energy was ticulously drawn into the Yin-Yang Realm, rging with Ling Xiao's own power.
If soone were nearby, they would see him glowing fiery red, like a burning mini sun.
Once cultivation starts, ti seems to lose aning.
Buzz!
An hour later, golden light burst out of the cave, startling nearby animals, sending them fleeing.
"Hahaha, it worked! The stagnant 'Nine Changes of the Crimson Sun' finally advanced to the Heavenly Sun Variation! Just that alone makes this cultivation worthwhile!"
Ling Xiao laughed heartily with excitent.
In truth, this cultivation session accomplished more than just this.
The Mysteries of Light's overall power was also elevated, though not as noticeably as the 'Nine Changes of the Crimson Sun.'
Moreover, Ling Xiao's cultivation level showed signs of breaking through.
Soon, he estimated, he could reach the Yin-Yang Realm Fourth Level.
"Master, you seem preoccupied?"
After the cultivation, Ling Xiao sat down to rest and suddenly recalled the odd behavior of Yuan Venerate at the auction house, prompting him to ask.
Yuan Venerate sighed, "I told you, your cultivation is still weak. Even if you knew so things, you couldn't change them."
"So why not tell ? Holding it in isn't good for you."
The reason Ling Xiao asked again was that he sensed Yuan Venerate's emotions were very low.
Otherwise, he wouldn't easily pry into his master's privacy.
After a long silence, Yuan Venerate sighed again, "Alright, since you want to know, I'll tell you.
It's actually not complicated.
The Azure Blood Fire Phoenix Pill you have, I gave it to a woman.
That woman was the love of my life.
Many say I was destroyed physically because I went to the Heaven's Chosen Gate.
But they don't know why I did it."
Ling Xiao listened quietly and did not interrupt.
Yuan Venerate's tone was filled with intense sorrow and anger, "On our wedding night, I gave all my life's research to that woman.
She was also an outstanding alchemist, artifact refiner, and array formation master.
But slightly inferior to ."
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