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Chapter 236 Six-Star Dou Zun, Heavenly Fire Resurrected

Bring your own remains?
Venerable Heavenly Fire raised his head in a daze and stroked a non-existent beard.

This sounds like he's offering his head in retaliation, which is rather strange.

However, Venerable Heavenly Fire soon remembered what Chen Xiao had said when he left last time.

Once Chen Xiao returns, he can be resurrected!
Is it...

A surge of excitement welled up in his heart, and Venerable Heavenly Fire quickly finished organizing the list in his hand before floating towards Thunder Tower.

"Elder Tianhuo."

"Elder Tianhuo."

As they passed through the square, many disciples greeted Venerable Tianhuo.

At first, this elder in his spirit form frightened many people, but now they have gotten used to it.

Venerable Heavenly Fire responded hastily, his speed increasing rapidly.

After a while, they finally met Chen Xiao on the top floor of the Thunder Tower.

"Pavilion Master."

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, gesturing for him to step forward.

"Skyfire, what do you think of this skeleton?"

Upon hearing the sound, Venerable Tianhuo looked over and felt that the skeleton in front of Chen Xiao looked somewhat familiar.

When Elder Qingshan erased the last thoughts of the Creation Saint, he had actually seen this skeleton once before. However, the skeleton's color had changed significantly, and it was no longer so crystal clear and lustrous. Furthermore, three ribs were missing from the chest cavity.

"Sect Master, are these the remains of that Dou Sheng powerhouse?"

"Well, after I finished refining the marrow of the Dou Sheng inside the skeleton, it became like this. I said last time that I would take care of your resurrection when I returned, and now it can be put on the agenda. If you don't mind using someone else's body to be resurrected, you can use this skeleton."

Chen Xiao didn't beat around the bush and stated his decision directly.

Without the marrow of a Dou Sheng, the skeleton is nothing special except for being incredibly hard.

Disassembling it and turning it into weapons would be too inhumane; compared to that, it is clearly more suitable as the resurrected body of the Heavenly Fire Venerable.

In this way, its value can be considered to have been maximized.

Incidentally, it can also enhance the potential of Venerable Heavenly Fire.

"Not at all! Absolutely not at all! Thank you, Pavilion Master!"

Upon hearing Chen Xiao's words, Venerable Tianhuo immediately expressed his excitement and exhilaration, words failing him.

This is the skeleton of a Dou Sheng powerhouse. Even without the Dou Sheng marrow within, it is still far superior to his original body.

Faced with such a problem, a normal person would only see one option; only a person who has lost their mind would despise another person's body.

Chen Xiao smiled slightly, having received the answer he expected.

"Alright, you can replace the three missing ribs in the skeleton, and it will be yours from now on."

The Heavenly Fire Venerable immediately understood, took out his own skeleton from his storage ring, and without the slightest hesitation, with a few snapping sounds, broke off the three missing ribs from the Dou Sheng's skeleton.

The two skeletons were put together, and upon closer inspection, some flaws could still be seen, especially in terms of color, where the differences were even more obvious.

However, it's not a big deal.

Chen Xiao frowned for a moment, then quickly regained his composure.

This is a minor issue; the effects of the Bone-Growing and Blood-Melting Pill will naturally compensate for it in time.

Unbeknownst to Chen Xiao, his subtle change in expression was still noticed by Venerable Tianhuo, who had been keeping a close eye on him.

Immediately, Venerable Heavenly Fire felt a jolt in his heart.

He knew that his master had a bit of OCD. His three ribs were so conspicuous among the remains of a Dou Sheng. Would he be banished to the cold palace because of this?
Little did they know, no one is perfect. Chen Xiao just had a few minor flaws; he wasn't completely unreasonable...

"Very good, put it away. In the next few days, put aside your work and adjust your soul state to its best. After I tell Ying'er, you can be officially resurrected."

As for the blood essence of monsters of rank seven and above, this is the simplest step.

In the ancient forest of the ruins, there were many high-level magical beasts guarding medicinal herbs. For example, the Tongtian Jiao, which guarded the Soul Infant Demon Tree, was a peak seventh-order magical beast, comparable to a peak Dou Zong expert.

This magical beast was quite sensible at the time, and it possessed an extremely rare ancient dragon bloodline, so it did not perish at the hands of Chen Xiao and his companions. Instead, it received some benefits from Zi Yan and Elder Qingshan.

But the other magical beasts weren't so sensible.

For example, there's the Evil-Eyed White Scale, an eighth-tier magical beast that guards the Cloud Jade Vine.

This guy had strength comparable to a two-star Dou Zun. When he first met Chen Xiao and the other three, he not only refused to surrender, but also dared to act aggressively. As a result, he was killed by Qing Lin with a single palm strike, and his essence blood naturally fell into their hands.

Even disregarding the gains from the ancient ruins, given the current size of the Purple Cloud Pavilion, acquiring the essence blood of an eighth-tier magical beast would be a piece of cake.

"Yes, Heavenly Fire will certainly live up to the Pavilion Master's expectations!"

Venerable Tianhuo collected the two skeletons, bowed deeply, and before leaving, he did not forget to express his loyalty.

Watching Venerable Tianhuo gracefully depart, Chen Xiao then took out the jade bottle containing the marrow of a Dou Sheng and carefully poured out two pills, holding them in his hand.

After hesitating for a moment, I finally gently put it into my mouth.

He remembered that Xiao Yan, at the peak of the one-star Dou Zun level, broke through to the two-star level with just one Dou Sheng bone marrow capsule.

Chen Xiao, on the other hand, has only recently broken through to a higher realm, now holding the rank of a five-star Dou Zun.

Therefore, after much thought, Chen Xiao decided to increase the 'potency' of the medicine!
The gelatinous particles melt almost instantly upon entering the mouth.

Before Chen Xiao could even react, a surge of pure energy, as vast as the ocean, poured down his throat like a flood, then roared outwards, surging into every part of his body.

The sudden influx of such terrifying energy caused Chen Xiao's body to tremble slightly. The ancient Dragon Emperor armor hidden beneath his skin emitted a faint glow, making Chen Xiao appear as if he were glowing.

Sensing the changes within his body, Chen Xiao quickly composed himself, rapidly forming cultivation hand seals with his hands and circulating his internal energy to begin refining this sudden surge of vast energy.

This refining process lasted for a day and a night. Chen Xiao did not open his tightly closed eyes, but with a thought, he took out five more pieces of Dou Sheng bone marrow and put them into his mouth.

Refining, continue!
In the blink of an eye, another three days and two nights passed. The hand seals on Chen Xiao's hands finally dissipated, and his tightly closed eyes slowly opened, shining brightly.

Feeling an unprecedented sense of fullness within his body, Chen Xiao couldn't help but take a deep breath.

According to his senses, he has now broken through the one-star level and reached the six-star Dou Zun level!
The combined effect of seven bone marrow colloids is terrifying!
After all, even among the eighth-grade pills, there is currently none that can directly increase the strength of a Dou Zun expert by one star!

"Six stars... the next step is a high-level Dou Zun, and then, the ninth level of Dou Zun!"

After taking a look at the remaining Dou Sheng bone marrow, Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not continue taking it.

Having experienced it firsthand, he could more clearly feel the increasing difficulty of cultivation as his realm improved.

Xiao Yan broke through from the peak of the one-star Dou Zun to the two-star level after taking just one pill, but he took a total of seven pills!

It is easy to imagine the enormous amount of energy required to advance to the Seven-Star Dou Zun level.

"Too much of a good thing is bad. Let's get used to the strength first."

Having made up his mind, Chen Xiao stood up with a flick of his sleeve.

He clenched his fist, feeling the surge of power within him, which gave him an urge to fight.

Stepping into the backyard, Chen Xiao's gaze swept over several small courtyards before finally settling on Cao Ying's courtyard.

...

a new day.

When the sun was high in the sky, Chen Xiao led the radiant Cao Ying out of the courtyard.

The resurrection of Venerable Heavenly Fire cannot be accomplished by Chen Xiao alone.

Upon entering the main hall, Chen Xiao had just summoned Venerable Tianhuo when he saw two familiar figures appear. He quickly stood up to greet them.

"Elder, Brother Hei Qing, you're back!" Elder Qingshan nodded slightly, not paying much attention to the change in Chen Xiao's strength.

Whether it's a five-star Dou Zun or a six-star Dou Zun, there's no difference in front of a Dou Sheng powerhouse.

Hei Qing, standing to the side, sighed somewhat. He clearly remembered that he first met Chen Xiao in Luoshen Gorge.

At that time, Chen Xiao had just broken through to the Dou Zong level, while he was already an eight-star Dou Zun. Because of Chen Xiao's favor and Zi Yan's face, Hei Qing allowed Chen Xiao to address him as he pleased.

To my utter surprise, in just two or three years, Chen Xiao's strength has already come incredibly close to mine. At this rate, it probably won't be long before he truly surpasses me.

In contrast, Hei Qing was an eight-star Dou Zun back then, and he remains so now.

The difference in circumstances between people is truly enormous!

"Chen Xiao, His Majesty the Dragon Emperor has begun absorbing and refining the energy of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. With the Old Dragon Emperor overseeing things, there will be absolutely no problems. We don't know when he will succeed. You can go and check on him whenever you have time. As for the Flame Lizardmen in the magma, His Majesty the Dragon Emperor has asked the Old Dragon Emperor to give instructions that as long as you bring them, they will no longer obstruct us," said Elder Qingshan.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao nodded in agreement.

Zi Yan is quite meticulous; Chen Xiao had previously overlooked this minor issue of the fire lizardman.

"On the way back, I thought about it. The protective formation of Zixiao Pavilion is quite good. As you said, I can inject enough energy into it and leave a wisp of my will. In this way, Zixiao Pavilion will be absolutely impregnable when facing a strong person below the Dou Sheng level. You can also draw on this energy and unleash my full-force attack. Of course, only one attack."

"Understood, then I will trouble the Elder."

"It's alright. Zixiao Pavilion is the foundation of your and His Majesty the Dragon Emperor's enterprise. It's only right that I contribute. You all go ahead and do your work. After I've finished, I'll return directly to Dragon Island. The old Dragon Emperor and His Majesty the Dragon Emperor, including the matter of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, need to be discussed with the second son and the others in person."

Elder Qingshan shook his head and smiled casually, clearly not considering Chen Xiao an outsider.

Since that's the case, Chen Xiao didn't dwell on these superficial formalities and nodded with a smile in agreement.

Hei Qing also spoke up at this moment: "I have not yet completed His Majesty the Dragon Emperor's mission. Before finding that ruin, I will be active in Tianbei. Brother Chen Xiao, you can call me anytime, whether you need anything or not."

"must!"

Elder Qingshan and Hei Qing were both decisive and efficient people. After exchanging a few words, they left the main hall together and went about their respective business.

Chen Xiao didn't waste any more time. He tore open the space in front of him and led Cao Ying and Venerable Tianhuo inside.

When they reappeared, the three of them had arrived at the mountain stream behind Qifeng Mountain.

"I have told Ying'er all the details about the resurrection of the Heavenly Fire. Let's begin."

Venerable Tianhuo nodded excitedly in response, but seemed to have suddenly lost his intelligence, as if he didn't know what to do.

He was about to be 'dead' and then resurrected, and even though he was a former Dou Zun powerhouse, he could not remain calm at this moment.

In the end, it was Cao Ying who spoke up to remind her.

"Elder Yao, let's take out the skeleton first. However, this is my first time handling something like this, and I'm not sure if it will go smoothly. You need to be mentally prepared."

"Madam Cao, just call me Tianhuo. Madam Cao, please feel free to do as you please. If it weren't for the Pavilion Master's rescue in the lava, I would probably have been reduced to ashes by now. It is already a great fortune that I can still survive. Moreover, even if the resurrection fails, at most I will only maintain the status quo."

Venerable Tianhuo tried his best to calm himself down, putting on a seemingly indifferent expression, not wanting Cao Ying to feel pressured.

However, in reality, Cao Ying felt no pressure at all.

After all, to put it bluntly, given her current status and position, even if she fails, Venerable Tianhuo wouldn't dare to say anything.

Of course, Cao Ying wouldn't slack off either; she knew all too well the value of a devoted Dou Zun powerhouse.

After calming down considerably, Venerable Tianhuo quickly regained his senses. Seeing Cao Ying and Chen Xiao nod again, he then took out the remains of a Dou Sheng.

In the past few days, apart from maintaining his soul state, Venerable Tianhuo has been privately admiring this skeleton as if it were a priceless treasure.

If it weren't for the guaranteed quality of the Dou Sheng's remains, they would probably be worn smooth and patina-like by now.

"let's start."

Chen Xiao nodded to Cao Ying and stepped back slightly to protect her.

As Cao Ying's strength and alchemy skills improved, she was able to help Chen Xiao in more and more ways, making her position in the Zixiao Pavilion unique.

Cao Ying chuckled lightly, then became serious. Dark green flames with red undertones surged from her body, enveloping the remains of the Battle Saint.

After refining and devouring the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, Cao Ying not only improved her strength, but the color of the flame also changed accordingly.

"Heavenly Fire, grant me a sliver of your soul power!"

Upon hearing this, a wisp of soul power immediately separated from between the brows of Venerable Heavenly Fire and floated toward Cao Ying.

Under Chen Xiao's watchful gaze, Cao Ying grabbed the wisp of soul power and threw it into the remains of the Dou Sheng.

Immediately, she took out the Bone-Growing and Blood-Melting Pill that Chen Xiao had given her the night before and tossed it to Venerable Heavenly Fire: "Take it, and as soon as I give the order, you will immediately enter my body!"

Reverend Skyfire nodded solemnly, stuffed the pill directly into his mouth without hesitation, his eyes flashing with excitement.

Upon seeing Venerable Tianhuo take the pill, Cao Ying quickly took out a jade bottle from her storage ring.

Inside the jade bottle was a ball of blood the color of an ordinary flame, from which an astonishingly violent energy emanated. This was the essence blood of the eighth-order magical beast, the Evil-Eyed White Scale!

Cao Yingyu gently raised her hand, and the large mass of blood in the jade bottle immediately floated out, then, with a wave of her hand, it was all poured onto the skeleton engulfed in flames.

Like boiling water meeting snow, the moment the essence of the demonic beast touched the skeleton, it suddenly burst into a series of hissing sounds, and then strangely adhered to the surface of the skeleton.

As Cao Ying manipulated the flames to increase the temperature, the scene gradually changed. Under the watchful eyes of the three, the flames began to seep into the bones in a strange way, causing the color of the bones to change, as if they had just been peeled from the flesh!
As the essence and blood gradually merged into the skeleton, about half an hour later, the skeleton began to move, raising its head with a mechanical clicking sound.

Its overall form even showed signs of life, like a vengeful spirit from a folktale...

Of course, such creatures do not exist on the Dou Qi Continent. The unusual movement of the skeletons was caused by a wisp of the Heavenly Fire Venerable's soul.

"Skyfire, advance!"

Suddenly, Cao Ying spoke in a deep, soft voice.

The Heavenly Fire Venerable, who had been waiting in the wings, shuddered at Cao Ying's shout. His figure then became ethereal, carrying the medicinal power of the Bone-Growing and Blood-Melting Pill, and he rushed towards the skeleton of the Battle Saint through the surging dark green flames.

Just as his soul was about to touch the skeleton, a strange black and red ripple suddenly emanated from the center of the Heavenly Fire Venerable's brow. The ripple spread out like lightning, reaching his entire body.

"puff!"

As the black and red ripples spread, the soul of Venerable Heavenly Fire collided violently with the skeleton. This collision did not repel Venerable Heavenly Fire's soul; instead, it slowly merged into it.

At that moment, Chen Xiao and Cao Ying could clearly see that the blood color on the skeleton, which was enveloped in flames, gradually became denser until it completely covered the entire skeleton of a Dou Sheng.

Immediately afterwards, blood began to proliferate wildly, and fresh flesh and veins began to emerge in a bizarre manner!

These flesh and blood vessels, as soon as they are born, are mercilessly burned to nothingness by the dark green flames, and then they grow again, again and again, in an endless cycle.

This state lasted for about half an hour before the flames stopped destroying the growing flesh and blood vessels, allowing them to quickly spread throughout the body and gradually take on a human form, no longer just a skeleton.

Seeing this, Cao Ying calmly closed her eyes, her mind divided between two things.

While maintaining the flame, it also replenishes its energy reserves.

Chen Xiao, who had witnessed the whole process, understood that Cao Ying had done all she could at this point.

Next, it will be up to Venerable Heavenly Fire to do it himself.

He has withstood the burning of the strange fire, and with the medicinal power of the Bone-Growing and Blood-Melting Pill, it is inevitable that his body will truly take shape.

However, Venerable Heavenly Fire still needs to gradually gain control of this newborn body before it can be considered a true rebirth from the ashes!

This is a very important step, determining whether Venerable Tianhuo will be able to perfectly control his own body after his resurrection!

Under Chen Xiao's watchful gaze, the flesh, meridians, and skin of the Heavenly Fire Venerable were rapidly restored, and even his robes were condensed with battle qi. The painful expression of being burned by the strange fire could also be seen on his face.

This pain lasted for several days, and Chen Xiao watched as he slowly went from being tormented to becoming numb, as if he had already adapted.

Until a certain moment on the fifth day, the Heavenly Fire Venerable suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes amidst the dark green flames!

In an instant, as if a savage ancient beast had awakened, an extremely powerful and terrifying aura erupted from the mountain stream!

Venerable Heavenly Fire leaped to his feet, flexing his hands as he felt the power far exceeding his peak strength, and was overjoyed.

He was reborn in the flames, he smiled in the flames!
(End of this chapter)