People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 181 High-Level Earth-Rank Cultivation Technique
The moonlight, as clear as water, filtered through the hazy white mist and spilled onto the mountains, as if draping the mountain range in a light veil.

After the conversation was over, time suddenly rewound, as if we had returned to childhood, with whispered conversations and laughter swirling in the night.

"Brother Chen Xiao, you have now advanced to the Dou Zong realm. What are your plans for the future?" Xun'er gently stroked Chen Xiao's face with her jade-like hand and asked softly.

Chen Xiao held the beauty in his arms tighter and said frankly, "I will take Xian'er to the far north. I have received some information that there is a ruin in the far north, where there are some opportunities that are very suitable for me."

After leaving Wutan City, Chen Xiao no longer harbored any blood feud with his family or the grudge of their massacre.

For him, his only enemy is himself.

Unlike the Black Corner Region, Chen Xiao needs to become stronger in the Central Plains so that he can defeat the strong with the weak as before, instead of becoming a stepping stone for the geniuses of the ancient races.

“Brother Chen Xiao, I don’t know much about the far north either, but as far as I know, the Northwest Continent and the East Sea have the most powerful people besides the Central Continent. As for the far north and the south of the continent, Dou Zong level experts are very rare. These two places are more known for their strange methods, such as the infamous dark races of the southern continent, and the barbarians of the far north who can fuse with beast souls. Although Brother Chen Xiao has advanced to Dou Zong, you should not be careless.”

"Since ancient times, ruins have always been a place where risks and opportunities coexist. The deeper the ruins are, the more dangerous they are. It's a pity that Xun'er can't stay for too long this time, otherwise it will cause you a lot of trouble. Otherwise, Xun'er would like to go and see them. After I leave, everything will still depend on Brother Chen Xiao himself, so you must not be reckless."

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, his eyes lowered as he looked at the beautiful face before him.

"Xun'er, after I return from the far north and finish dealing with my affairs, I will come to the Ancient Realm to find you, how about that?"

If they were to enter the ancient realm, their relationship would be made public.

Upon hearing this, Xun'er's lips curled into a sweet smile as she said, "As long as Brother Chen Xiao has confidence in himself, he can come whenever he wants. No matter what, Brother Chen Xiao just needs to know that Xun'er will stand by your side."

Hearing this, Chen Xiao nodded slowly and said in a low voice, "Don't worry, I know what I will face when I go to the Ancient Realm. I will prepare well and I can't let you bear the pressure alone."

After chatting for a while, Xun'er looked up, her bright eyes gazing at Chen Xiao's face. With a flick of her jade hand, a golden scroll appeared in her palm, which she then handed to Chen Xiao.

"These are the three seals at the end of the Emperor Seal Technique. With Brother Chen Xiao's current strength, he is capable of cultivating the third seal. Brother Chen Xiao, please don't refuse. Going to the ruins is no small matter. No one knows how many dangers there are. Having more ways to protect yourself will make you much safer."

Staring at the gleaming golden scroll in front of him, Chen Xiao was taken aback, then felt somewhat helpless. This girl always seemed to want to stuff her things into his hands.

Under Xun'er's gaze, Chen Xiao hesitated slightly but did not act coyly and accepted the scroll.

He was indeed quite interested in the Emperor Seal Technique. The Mountain-Splitting Seal and the Sea-Turning Seal had helped him a lot back in the Black Corner Region.

Moreover, what Xun'er said is also true. If one's methods are not sufficient when entering the ruins, the safety factor may be weaker. Even with Little Fairy Doctor accompanying them, it is still difficult to guarantee that no accidents will occur.

Seeing Chen Xiao accept the scroll, Xun'er smiled and couldn't help but recall the time she spent at the Xiao family in Wutan City.

When she first arrived at the Xiao family, Chen Xiao stopped Xiao Yan, who was climbing the wall and had no idea what he was up to. At that time, Xun'er wanted to give him something as a token of gratitude, but she still had to come up with various reasons.

But now, it's no longer necessary.

"When I was in Saint Pill City, I obtained a few grains of Spirit-Nourishing Powder by chance, which should have some effect on Xun'er."

Chen Xiao took out the jade bottle containing the Spirit-Nourishing Powder, drew out a pale yellow dust particle, and let it merge into Xun'er's brow.

The dust of the spirit-inflicting powder impacted her soul, causing Xun'er's delicate body to tremble slightly, but she quickly returned to normal.

Over the years, especially during his time in the Black Corner Region, Chen Xiao has acquired countless spoils of war, but embarrassingly, none of them are anything he can proudly display.

Only this Spirit-Nourishing Powder, with its subtle and gradual effects, was something that even Xun'er, who came from an ancient race, had never used.

"Brother Chen Xiao is indeed very fortunate. Even Xun'er has only seen such a good thing as Spirit-Nourishing Powder in ancient books."

Xun'er smiled and nodded her snow-white chin, making the Pregnancy Spirit Powder sound even more precious.

In fact, given her status, even if she had never obtained the Spirit-Nourishing Powder, it wouldn't be difficult for her to acquire treasures with similar effects.

Chen Xiao chuckled softly, looking down at the charming smile so close to his face. In the hazy moonlight, it was so captivating and enchanting.

Knowing Xun'er's situation—that she cannot lose her virginity before advancing to the Dou Sheng realm—and that this was not a suitable occasion, Chen Xiao did not go too far, stopping after a brief attempt.

At this moment, Xun'er's slightly lowered eyes were hazy, her moist lips were glistening with a honey-colored luster, and her cheeks were flushed with an intoxicating blush, like the first bloom of a sunset, making her look captivating.

Meeting Chen Xiao's intense gaze, Xun'er dared not meet his eyes, and could only tightly hug his waist, burying herself in his embrace.

She could sense Chen Xiao's restraint, and while feeling shy and touched, she also realized that Chen Xiao seemed to know about her situation.

"Brother Chen Xiao, shall we meet again next time?"

The faint sound, like the buzzing of mosquitoes, reached Chen Xiao's ears. A look of astonishment flashed in his eyes. He lowered his head slightly and saw that the girl's delicate earlobes had turned fiery red. Her pretty face, which was buried deep and unwilling to look up, radiated a burning heat that could be felt even through her clothes.

"Don't dwell on this. We're fine as we are now."

Stroking Xun'er's long black hair, Chen Xiao smiled and comforted her.

This shouldn't be a thought in a relationship between a man and a woman.

No, to be precise, we shouldn't only be thinking about this.

Xun'er softly hummed in agreement, then leaned against Chen Xiao's chest, enjoying the rare moment of peace. Before she knew it, she had fallen asleep peacefully.

Chen Xiao didn't disturb them, and leaned against the bench with Xun'er in his arms, using this free time to continue studying the advance in his mind.

When Chen Xiao broke through earlier, he stood high in the sky and knew that Little Fairy Doctor was still waiting in the distance. He only learned about the general changes in this advance payment and did not have time to verify many of his ideas in detail.

For example, after the upper limit for advance payment was raised this time, what level of strange fire can be advanced?

Of course, this is just one example.

Even if the strange fire is very precious, it is useless to Chen Xiao except for a very few of them.

As usual, Chen Xiao started by checking the Xuanhuang Flame at the bottom of the Strange Flame Ranking. He immediately discovered that the unclaimed Strange Flames he knew of had not changed for the time being, but some of the Strange Flames with owners had undergone slight changes in their subsequent development.

This is because the owners of those strange flames have left their original locations, and if they want to go and seize them, their routes must be changed accordingly.

Chen Xiao carefully examined the Yin-Yang Twin Flames within the Star Dou Empire, which he had told Xiao Yan and his disciples about, and found that the strange flame had not changed at all and was still unclaimed.

Clearly, the master and disciple were still at Canaan Academy plotting the Fallen Heart Flame and had not yet set off on their long journey.

"Without Han Feng causing trouble, obtaining the Fallen Heart Flame won't be so easy..."

With a slight smile, Chen Xiao could roughly predict the situation of the master and disciple.

Yao Chen was in extremely poor condition after the battle with Yunlan Sect.

Xiao Yan, being only a Great Dou Master, faced an extremely difficult task in obtaining the Fallen Heart Flame from the heavily guarded Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.

If we act too hastily, it's not impossible that we might arouse Su Qian's suspicion or even be caught red-handed.

With a light laugh, Chen Xiao didn't think much of it and continued to check the advance payment information.

[Fallen Heart Flame: Ranked fourteenth on the Strange Flame Ranking, eligible for advance payment using a universal advance payment opportunity.]

[Follow-up to the advance payment]

① Go to Canaan College to collect it.

② Venture deep into the magma sea beneath Canaan Academy to rescue the trapped Celestial Fire Venerable.

Aside from the Pure Lotus Demon Flame and the Void Devouring Flame, the number of other strange flames is not fixed.

Some have very demanding birth conditions, so even if they rank low, there is only one of them, while some strange flames can be as numerous as a palm.

For example, there are four of those Netherworld Poison Flames.

As for the Fallen Heart Flame, it appears there are only two. And both are at Canaan Academy!

"The Fallen Heart Flame is nothing to me, but I hope that you, Venerable Heavenly Flame, can hold on until I return from the far north."

Heavenly Fire Venerable is a force that can be recruited. Although reviving him is somewhat troublesome, it is still a good deal to exchange him for a Dou Zun powerhouse.

Now it's become difficult for Xiao Yan to obtain the Fallen Heart Flame, and it's probably also unlikely that Venerable Tianhuo can escape.

In any case, Chen Xiao had no intention of making a special trip for this at the moment, and could only wait until he returned to the academy to do it casually.

[Nine Dragons Thunderfire: Ranked twelfth on the Strange Fire List, eligible for advance payment using a universal advance payment opportunity.]

[Follow-up to the advance payment: Head to Burning Flame Valley and find a way to retrieve it.]

This is the only strange fire that has yet to bloom; a second one has not yet been born.

The conditions for the birth of the Nine Dragons Thunderfire are harsh; it can only be formed deep within the sea of ​​thunder.

The most likely place on the Dou Qi Continent to give birth to the second Nine Dragons Thunderfire is the Void Thunder Pool in the Void Space!

Unfortunately, it has not yet been created.

[Bone Spirit Cold Flame: Ranked eleventh on the Strange Flame Ranking, eligible for advance payment using a universal advance payment opportunity.]

[Follow-up to the advance payment]

① Travel to the far north, to the False Heaven, and pass the test to obtain it.

②Try to obtain it from Yao Chen.

When Chen Xiao thought of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, the advance information that appeared in his mind surprised him.

He clearly remembered that Yao Chen obtained the Bone Spirit Cold Flame in the Fallen God Ice Plains in the far north.

Unexpectedly, there was a second Bone Spirit Cold Flame in that far north!

Moreover, it is that false heaven!

Chen Xiaoyao gazed northward, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes.

Indeed, in that extremely cold place, opportunities suitable for people with ice attributes are more likely to arise.

"Within the same ruins, there are Heavenly Demon Puppets, Purple Spirit Cold Qi, and Bone Spirit Cold Fire. This ruins are probably not that simple."

Xun'er is right when she says that risk and opportunity go hand in hand.

The greater the opportunity, the greater the hidden risks.

"The journey to the far north is long, enough time for me to master the third seal of the Emperor's Seal Technique. I'll reserve one more opportunity for later use, and use the other two to improve my strength..."

The appearance of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame made Chen Xiao take it even more seriously, and he began to ponder it silently.

But no matter what, this place is a must-visit.

At the very least, only by going there in person can we learn more information, and then we can decide how to enter the ruins.

[Nine Nether Wind Flame: Ranked tenth on the Strange Flame Ranking, currently unavailable for advance payment.]

Suppressing his thoughts, Chen Xiao continued to examine the Nine Nether Wind Flame and obtained this result.

"Apart from the top ten different flames, I can obtain them in advance, and I basically know who owns all of those top ten flames..."

Thinking about it this way, Chen Xiao suddenly realized that he had almost figured out the entire Strange Flame Ranking.

If this information were made public, it would be enough to cause a huge uproar on the mainland.

Chen Xiao shook his head slightly, clearing his mind of distractions.

"For the next advance payment, cultivation techniques are essential. A high-level Earth-rank technique can further increase my cultivation speed. Could I request an advance payment for the high-level Earth-rank 'Ice Prison Manual'...?"

Compared to the inherited cultivation techniques possessed by forces like Ice River Valley, which Chen Xiao was unfamiliar with, he actually quite liked the "Ice Prison Codex" he was currently cultivating.

The Ice Soul Talisman, in particular, helped him a great deal, and now he regards it as a powerful tool.

Moreover, if the connection can be seamless, it can save the effort of switching to repairs.

Unfortunately, this technique is only at the intermediate level of the Earth Rank. To reach the advanced level of the Earth Rank, it must be modified.

[The Earth-Rank Advanced Technique "Ice Prison Codex" can be used to advance opportunities via spells or general-purpose techniques.]

[Follow-up to the advance payment: Read 50,000 volumes.]

[Current progress: 37929/50000.]

【Do you want to advance payment? 】

Looking at the advance payment information in his mind, Chen Xiao was stunned.

The information is simple, straightforward, and easy to understand.

To create or improve a martial arts technique or fighting skill, accumulation of knowledge and experience is essential.

To his surprise, he had unknowingly read so many books over the years.

The so-called reading of 50,000 volumes must have included martial arts techniques, combat skills, and even ancient books and manuscripts, which would explain the number exceeding 30,000.

To verify this, Chen Xiao directly took out the Emperor Seal Technique that Xun'er had just given him from his storage ring.

Breaking the seal on the surface of the scroll, Chen Xiao unfolded it with one hand. After just one glance, he discovered that the current progress had changed from 37929 to 37930.

"So simple?"

Chen Xiao was speechless and couldn't help but make a sound.

Awakened by the slight commotion of him breaking the seal, Xun'er slowly opened her eyes. Thinking Chen Xiao was saying that the Emperor Seal Technique was easy to cultivate, she immediately explained:
"The Emperor Seal Technique has five seals connected, and each seal can be regarded as an independent fighting skill. Brother Chen Xiao has already learned the Mountain-Opening Seal and the Sea-Turning Seal. It will not be difficult for him to continue to cultivate the Earth-Covering Seal. With Brother Chen Xiao's talent, he will definitely be able to master it faster than Xun'er. Perhaps he will be able to master it within ten days."

Talking with Xun'er is always like a gentle breeze, making my heart feel incredibly comfortable.

This girl clearly has a powerful background and extraordinary talent, with few people able to match her in cultivation. Yet she always maintains an extremely low profile, never showing off or revealing her brilliance. She is willing to play a supporting role, elevating those around her to the forefront and allowing them to shine.

Chen Xiao shook his head and chuckled, putting the Emperor Seal Technique into his storage ring and taking out an ice-blue scroll.

On this scroll, there was a line of small characters.

A high-level Earth-rank cultivation technique, the Ice Prison Manual!
Clearly, this was money he had just received in advance.

This time, Chen Xiao intentionally tried to use the technique in advance when someone was around, but he found that the new technique appeared directly in his storage ring.

"Is this the cultivation technique that Brother Chen Xiao practices?" Xun'er became quite interested as she looked at the scroll that Chen Xiao had taken out.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly.

In fact, he was quite curious about what the improved technique would look like.

(End of this chapter)