People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 177 Dou Zong
The aura of the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast completely dissipated, and its body was cut in half at the waist, crashing to the ground, causing the ground beneath its feet to tremble slightly.

"Is this the power of a Dou Zun? So strong!"

Looking at the carefree and relaxed Little Fairy Doctor, Zi Yan and Chen Xiao were both quite shocked.

Although they had also seen other Dou Zun, such as Xuan Kongzi, who was already at the peak of Dou Zun, his strength far surpassed that of Xiao Yi Xian.

For example, Cao's guest advisor, the Venerable One in Bitter Robes, is a genuine Dou Zun.

However, this is the first time I have personally witnessed a Dou Zun take action.

"I only benefited from the Calamity Poison Body. Without it, your talents would all far surpass mine."

Hearing their exclamations, Little Fairy Doctor chuckled helplessly.

But there are no "what ifs".

The Calamity Poison Body brought her suffering and caused a childhood tragedy, but once she mastered it, its power was enough to awe people.

Misfortune and fortune are interdependent; this is the way of the world.

"Let's do some simple treatment on this body first; the corpse of a seventh-tier magical beast is a good thing."

Chen Xiao chuckled and stepped forward to the two halves of the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast's body. He condensed his battle qi into a sharp ice blade and pierced it straight into the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast's head.

After a short while, a crystal resembling condensed blood fell into Chen Xiao's hand. Sensing the immense and violent energy within it, a hint of joy flashed across Chen Xiao's eyes.

With this magic core obtained, the subsequent tasks were easily completed.

Next, once you break through to the Dou Zong level, you will be able to see the changes in the advance payment information immediately.

Temporarily putting away the demon core, Chen Xiao unleashed a burst of battle qi, freezing the two bloodied halves of the body and storing them in his storage ring.

The most valuable part of a monster's corpse is its magic core.

In addition, its essence, blood, claws, and other materials are also quite valuable, but they are not needed at the moment and can be saved for later.

Following that, the three stepped into the stone fortress of the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast.

After searching around, they only found a large number of highly poisonous medicinal herbs, which had no effect on Chen Xiao and Zi Yan.

"The poisonous barrier in Luoshen Ravine is perpetually shrouded in mist, making it a suitable place for these poisonous herbs to grow. Xian'er, you should put them all away. Now that everything is settled, Ziyan and I should go into seclusion."

Little Fairy Doctor nodded slightly and put the pile of poisonous herbs into her pocket. "You can focus on your breakthrough. No magical beasts will disturb you."

Seeing this, Chen Xiao and Zi Yan no longer hesitated. They each chose a room they liked in the stone fortress, cleaned it up, and used it as a temporary seclusion place.

Sitting cross-legged on the stone bed, Chen Xiao slowly circulated his internal energy. After several major cycles, his mind was free of distractions.

After adjusting his mindset, Chen Xiao continued to chant the mantra for soul cultivation, bringing his essence, energy, and spirit to their peak.

It took a full half hour for Chen Xiao to feel that his condition was as good as it could possibly be before he took out a perfectly round pill, swallowed it, and closed his eyes to calm down.

In contrast, the little dragon in the other room didn't have so many rules.

She took out a pile of items from her storage ring, including the essence blood of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, Breakthrough Pills, and many rare medicinal herbs.

Zi Yan plopped down on the stone bed, casually picked up the Breakthrough Pill and popped it into her mouth, smacking her lips twice. Then she picked up the jade bottle containing the essence blood of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, swallowed the essence blood, and then picked up the medicinal herbs that she had specially saved, which tasted good, and began to eat them as before.

After eating and drinking his fill, the little dragon's belly was bulging. He let out a satisfied burp and lay down on the bed to fall fast asleep.

Her advancement has always been unique.

Chen Xiao and Zi Yan entered their breakthrough phase one after another, while Xiao Yi Xian, having nothing else to do, went outside the stone fortress.

With a wave of her hand, she completely sealed off the thousand-foot space surrounding the stone fortress. With this barrier in place, anyone weaker than her could not enter without her permission, thus causing no disturbance to the two people in seclusion.

It was at this moment that two men, one fat and one thin, cautiously approached the mountain range.

When the two arrived a thousand feet away from the stone fortress, separated by a spatial barrier, and saw the woman in the white dress in front of the fortress, both of them felt a surge of fear.

"The chief is indeed in trouble! This woman has taken over the chief's stone fortress; she must be the murderer. Gan Hou, shall we avenge the chief?"

Upon hearing the chubby man speak, the man called "Dry Monkey" silently distanced himself from him.

That's so stupid, I'm afraid I'll get infected!
"Given the leader's strength, even if someone at the Dou Zong level could kill him, it would require a major battle. Yet we haven't detected any battle fluctuations from beginning to end, which is enough to prove that this woman's strength far surpasses the leader's. She is very likely a Dou Zun expert. If you want revenge, go ahead, I'm not going to accompany you!"

After a brief analysis, the dry monkey turned and left.

Now that the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast is dead, it's time for him to think about a new way out.

The Fallen God Abyss has been visited by a Dou Zun expert, so it is no longer a safe place!

Watching the dried monkey disappear into the distance, the chubby man scratched his head, but ultimately gritted his teeth and left.

There is loyalty, but not much.

Within the spatial barrier, Little Fairy Doctor smiled slightly, observing everything.

After a moment's thought, Little Fairy Doctor vanished from the spot.

A few minutes later, when she reappeared, the two men, one fat and one thin, who had left earlier, were now following behind her like servants, not daring to utter a sound.

"From now on, you two will guard outside the barrier and be responsible for driving away any approaching magical beasts and poisonous insects. You will be free when I leave."

With a casual remark, Little Fairy Doctor entered the barrier without looking back, not at all worried that the two might play any tricks.

Little Fairy Doctor didn't care about the two seventh-tier magical beasts. She brought the two back only to prevent Chen Xiao and Zi Yan's seclusion from having any risks.

These two magical beasts posed no threat to them, but Little Fairy Doctor now knew that the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast was backed by a clan called the Scorpion Dragon Clan, who possessed ancient dragon blood and were quite powerful.

If these two were to go and inform the other party, it could lead to some trouble.

That's why we're taking these actions now.

Inside the stone fortress.

As the Breakthrough Pill entered his stomach, it was as if some kind of chemical reaction was occurring. Chen Xiao finally noticed that the invisible barrier between the Dou Zong and the Dou Zong began to loosen.

The most direct proof is that his strength, which had reached a dead end, has improved once again!

At that moment, a gentle breeze stirred in the tranquil world, and the energy of heaven and earth began to gradually converge in this direction as Chen Xiao's cultivation technique circulated.

Chen Xiao had been at the peak of Douhuang for quite some time, and once again felt his strength increase. This feeling made him somewhat intoxicated, so he immediately pushed his cultivation technique to its limit without resting for a moment, constantly absorbing the gathered energy of heaven and earth.

As they absorbed the nutrients rapidly, time slipped away unnoticed, and half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

At this moment, the fighting spirit within Chen Xiao's body became increasingly powerful, flowing like a mighty river through his meridians.

The gathering of celestial and terrestrial energy created increasingly intense commotion, and the sound of wind could already be faintly heard.

"The energy required to go from the peak of Dou Huang to Dou Zong is terrifying. Half a month has passed, and there is not even the slightest sign of a breakthrough."

Chen Xiao already knew that the Dou Zong realm was a watershed moment, a hurdle that left countless people sighing in despair.

Only when he truly began to attempt to break through to the Dou Zong realm did he truly understand the peculiarity of this stage. If his previous state was like a water tank already filled with water, then at this moment, the height of the water tank seemed to have increased invisibly. Chen Xiao absorbed the energy of heaven and earth for half a month, yet he still could not fill it up, as if there was no limit to the energy it could hold.

"continue…"

Suppressing the slight restlessness rising in his heart, Chen Xiao calmed his mind and continued to absorb the energy of heaven and earth.

Meanwhile, Zi Yan in the next room had been living a very regular life during this time.

Six words are enough to summarize.

Eat, sleep, sleep, eat...

However, her condition was somewhat similar to Chen Xiao's at this moment. She could feel her internal strength increasing every day, but she had never reached her limit.

Half a month is still too short a time for breaking through to the Dou Zong level.

...

The eastern region of Central China.

In a secluded little world, a graceful figure, with the elegance of a lotus flower, stood atop a mountain peak.

She wore a light blue dress and stood gracefully, with a purple belt lightly tied around her slender waist, which outlined her waist in an extremely alluring way. Her long, soft black hair cascaded down her fragrant shoulders and stopped at her waist.

Standing atop the mountain peak, her slender figure, set against the backdrop of surrounding clouds and mist, resembled a lotus blooming amidst the mundane world, ethereal and uniquely spiritual.

Suddenly, a streak of blue light swept across the distant horizon and arrived in an instant.

As soon as it landed beside her, Xun'er's pretty face immediately revealed a warm smile that was rarely seen by outsiders, and her beautiful eyes were filled with anticipation.

"Qinglin, how is it?"

Upon hearing the question, Qinglin, who had grown into an even more graceful and beautiful woman, smiled and took out a letter from her storage ring, handing it over.

"Sister Xun'er, Young Master has arrived in Zhongzhou. When the news arrived, he was in the Dan Domain, accompanied by Sister Little Fairy Doctor and a girl named Zi Yan. In Zhongzhou, the Cao family has connections, and the three of them are quite strong and have no enemies, so there's no need to worry about their safety..."

While Qinglin was narrating, Xun'er also finished reading the letter in her hand.

She carefully folded the letter, put it into her storage ring, and gazed at the distant horizon, her eyes filled with longing.

After a long while, she suddenly spoke.

"Qinglin, do you want to go to the Pill Domain?"

Qinglin's face lit up with surprise, her eyes shining brightly.

Although they had been separated for several years, she had never forgotten the time she spent in the Gama Empire.

In order not to disappoint Chen Xiao's expectations, she has been cultivating diligently over the past few years. Whenever she looks forward to the scene of their reunion, she is filled with endless motivation.

Looking up at Xun'er, the older sister who had taken such good care of her, Qinglin knew from the thoughts in Xun'er's eyes what kind of answer she wanted.

Qinglin nodded emphatically immediately.

"miss you!"

Upon hearing this, Xun'er smiled radiantly.

"Then we'll go to the Pill Domain in a few days!"

"Sister Xun'er, shall we bring a few elders with us?"

"No need. Ordinary elders are no match for you. The two of us are enough!"

...

Fallen God Gorge.

There is no time in the mountains, and the cold and heat do not know the year.

Immersed in cultivation, time flew by. Chen Xiao, completely absorbed in his cultivation, also forgot about the passage of time.

In this state of forgetfulness, time slips away quietly like sand through one's fingers, without causing the slightest ripple.

One month, two months, three months...

When the clock struck one hundredth day, the little fairy doctor who was protecting the two finally noticed something unusual.

Little Fairy Doctor looked up at the gray sky and saw a raging wind howling incessantly. This scene had been going on for months and she was no longer surprised.

Just now, she clearly sensed that the rapidly surging energy of heaven and earth suddenly began to vibrate violently, like boiling water, and a violent energy pressure immediately spread out.

Under this oppressive aura, the poisonous beasts in Luoshen Gorge, except for a very few with formidable strength, all felt a sense of dread.

At the same time, a powerful aura, like a giant dragon awakening, slowly emanated from within the stone fortress.

Sensing the aura that had surpassed the Dou Huang level, Little Fairy Doctor's face lit up with joy. She stepped into the sky and waved her hand to set up an even larger barrier.

Otherwise, such a commotion would be enough to alert powerful figures within a thousand miles, and could very likely lead to unforeseen events.

After arranging everything, Little Fairy Doctor's gaze locked onto the stone fortress.

Under the surging energy of heaven and earth, the poisonous barrier above the stone fortress was visibly fading, gradually revealing the azure sky that had been obscured by the poisonous barrier.

Now, the clouds have parted, and the clear sky is visible again!
Without the cover of poisonous barriers, the energy of heaven and earth converged even more intensely, faintly forming an energy vortex over twenty feet in size.

The energy vortex lasted for half an hour before gradually calming down under the watchful eyes of Little Fairy Doctor.

Even the gale that had been blowing for months stopped at this moment.

"Success?!"

Little Fairy Doctor looked expectant, her beautiful eyes fixed on what was below.

Finally, under the watchful gaze of Little Fairy Doctor, a tall and straight figure slowly emerged.

With a light step, he stood upright in the air, his body as straight as a spear. The immense aura emanating from him was like a sword that pierced the endless sky above!
Walking on air—this is already the performance of a Dou Zong powerhouse!

"Dou Zong."

Gazing at the figure high in the sky, outside the barrier set up by Little Fairy Doctor, soft murmurs filled with awe and envy suddenly rang out.

For humans, only by advancing to the Dou Zong level can one truly be considered to have entered the realm of the strong.

For most magical beasts, advancing to the seventh rank is equivalent to becoming a Dou Zong before they can truly take human form!

Above the sky, Chen Xiao stood in mid-air. The gradually gathering poison barrier would automatically retreat when it reached half a zhang around him, as if there was an invisible barrier around him.

With tenderness in her eyes, Little Fairy Doctor was about to step forward to offer her congratulations when she noticed Chen Xiao slowly closing his eyes again.

(End of this chapter)