People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 276 The Final Encounter

"The skeleton of the Devouring Serpent Saint is on the third and final level of the main hall. The evil creature just now fled upwards, so it must have entered the third level of space. If we continue to explore upwards, we will inevitably encounter it."

"Young Master, we must make a decision as soon as possible. The evil creature has now merged into one, and these few days are when it is at its weakest. Its strength is probably not even half of what it was at its peak. But if we let it recover from this period, perhaps even a Dou Sheng expert will be helpless against it!"

Qinglin reminded him with a serious expression.

The owner of these ruins is the most direct example.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, quickly analyzing the current situation in his mind.

The first floor of the main hall is filled with combat techniques and cultivation methods below the Heaven Rank, as well as miscellaneous items such as pills and formulas below the Eighth Rank.

This second layer contains only the other party's inheritance.

Therefore, the recipe for the Pregnancy Spirit Powder Elixir can only be stored on the last layer.

This is the key to attracting Chen Xiao; only by obtaining the pill formula can the subsequent payments be completed.

Otherwise, all three of his advance payment opportunities would have been blocked.

The follow-up to the pre-funded practice is relatively easy to handle; as long as one is willing to spend the time, it can be completed in three to five years at most.

But that Bodhi mind can only be realized when the ancient Bodhi tree appears in the world.

Therefore, obtaining the recipe for the Pregnancy Spirit Powder Pill and refreshing the advance payment opportunity is very important to Chen Xiao!

The problem is that the evil creature that entered the third level ahead of time is a big trouble. Even though Qinglin said so much, there is still not much useful information about the evil creature.

The only known method of restraint at present seems to be the use of strange fire?

Do you know how long its period of weakness will last?

“Nine days! Because they are indistinguishable, when the Devouring Serpent Saint split his soul, the evil creature was also severely injured. It will take at least nine days for it to truly reunite and then slowly recover its strength.”

"That's good, we still have time!"

Chen Xiao nodded emphatically and quickly made a decision, saying, "In that case, we'll wait three days and see if the ruins will open again. If the ruins open, the seal on the outside space will definitely be gone. At that time, Tianhuo and the others will be able to enter. We can even ask Elder Qingshan to come. With more manpower, we have a greater chance of success."

“For the next three days, I will first set up an array in this altar space and also sort out the gains from this ruin. Qinglin, you continue to digest the inherited memories of the Devouring Void Serpent Saint. The more we understand about that evil creature, the more confident we will be!”

"Three days from now, regardless of whether the ruins have opened or not, we will go up to the third level to explore. We should all have a chance before it recovers its strength!"

Chen Xiao wasn't particularly fond of adventure, but in this kind of world, it was impossible not to take any risks at all.

So-called foresight, as the butterfly effect it creates grows larger and larger, will eventually go completely astray. When that time comes, without the advantage of foresight, you might run into a reclusive old monster when you go out. In any case, anything is possible.

We can't just stay at home in complete isolation forever, can we?
So, when it's time to fight, you still have to fight!
If you don't even have this much courage, you have no right to aspire to a higher level.

Most importantly, the evil creature escaped today but did not launch any attack. Instead, it immediately fled, which means that it was in poor condition and could also feel the threat from Chen Xiao and Qing Lin!
That's enough!

Qinglin nodded in agreement, pushed the blood sphere suspended in mid-air in front of Chen Xiao, and added, "Young Master, this is the essence blood of the Devouring Void Serpent Saint. It also contains part of his inheritance. Combined with the memories that entered my mind, it is the complete inheritance. If I absorb and digest it, my strength will definitely increase greatly. Unfortunately, we don't have that much time."

"Keep it. I have plenty of fighting techniques and cultivation methods. On the contrary, it's not easy for you to find suitable inheritances. Many of the fighting techniques and cultivation methods I use are not suitable for you." Chen Xiao shook his head slightly.

His current configuration is very high, absolutely no less than that of those ancient races.

However, while techniques like the "Heavenly Wind Soul Scripture" are relatively easy to use, there aren't many other combat skills that can be applied universally.

It can be considered fate that Qinglin received the inheritance this time.

Qing Lin didn't stand on ceremony and chuckled, "After this matter is over, I will make a copy of the 'Heavenly Serpent Devouring Star Technique' and other fighting techniques from my inheritance for you to examine."

"The Heavenly Serpent Devouring Star Technique, is it the cultivation method practiced by the Devouring Void Serpent Saint? What rank is it?"

"Mid-level Heavenly Rank".

Chen Xiao nodded; this rank was already quite high.

In terms of value alone, it is even higher than the Heavenly Rank Advanced Battle Skill "Yellow Springs Wrath"!
After discussing for a while, the two stopped talking and got busy preparing to deal with the evil creatures on the third level.

Instead of immediately setting up the formation, Chen Xiao first sat cross-legged and circulated his cultivation technique to recover from his depletion, especially replenishing the Ice Soul Talisman.

The evil creature had previously given Chen Xiao a strong sense of crisis. This was the first time since he began cultivating, so Chen Xiao had no choice but to be cautious.

After closing his eyes and regulating his breathing for two hours, Chen Xiao's energy and spirit reached their peak, and his condition was better than ever. Only then did he slowly open his eyes and take out a series of storage rings of different colors from his waist.

Ironically, these spoils are all that Chen Xiao has gained since entering the ruins.

As for the so-called opportunity, I didn't see a single thing.

In the first hall, there were many low-grade combat techniques, including pill formulas, as well as some pills that had long lost their efficacy.

However, Chen Xiao only glanced at them once before handing them all over to Qing Lin to keep.

"Heavenly Nether Dragon Fist, a high-level Earth-rank combat skill."

"Heavenly Netherworld Asura Hand, High-level Earth Rank".

"Bloodthirsty Bone-Melting Hand, High-Level Earth Rank..."

"Seven Kill Spear, Blood Fiend Palm, Blood Explosion, Extreme Luo Heaven Technique, Nine Refinements of Heavenly Capital..."

Chen Xiao took out scrolls of fighting techniques and martial arts manuals, which dazzled him.

Moreover, these combat techniques are either high-level or mid-level Earth Rank; there are none that are of a lower rank.

Sure enough, those who can cultivate to the Dou Zun level all have some good stuff on them.

Cultivation techniques, combat skills, elixirs, secret arts, weapons, and magic cores…

Chen Xiao sorted through the information in a general way and gained a lot, but nothing really caught his attention.

With his current setup, these spoils of war are the kind that are neither useful nor worth discarding, but they would be good for strengthening the foundation of the Purple Cloud Pavilion.

"what?"

Suddenly, while tidying up the remaining miscellaneous items, Chen Xiao saw something in Liu Cang's storage ring that looked very familiar to him, and immediately exclaimed in surprise.

He flipped his hand and took it out. He could immediately feel that the circulation of his fighting spirit in his body was a little faster.

This is a palm-sized, square seal. The seal is frost-white in color and has a soft, matte finish, as if formed by moonlight. Its appearance is quite similar to the imperial seals of some empires.

However, the seal was carved into the shape of a demonic dragon, exactly the same as the black dragon that Liu Cang had formed when he used the Heavenly Nether Dragon Fist.

Fortunately, there are no patterns or other words on the sides and bottom of this object, and it is as smooth as a mirror, so it is clear that it was carved into this shape purely by chance.

Chen Xiao glanced at it a few times, then took off the jade pendant he always wore at his waist. This jade pendant also had some history; it was made of Ice Spirit Jade.

Upon careful recollection, it turned out that this was a gift of gratitude from Yao, the owner of Qianyaofang, whom he had saved back in the Black Corner Region, in order to thank her for saving his life.

The jade pendants were originally a pair, and he gave one of them to Hai Bodong to assist in his cultivation.

Returning to the present moment, Chen Xiao carefully compared the two and was astonished to find that the jade pendant and seal in his hand were made of exactly the same material.

"Ice Spirit Jade..."

Chen Xiao's gaze was deep and wistful.

Things that used to require luck to obtain, are now acquired with ease…

A huge lump!

Unfortunately, with his current cultivation level, the effect of the Ice Spirit Jade in assisting cultivation is becoming increasingly inadequate.

Moreover, one piece the size of a jade pendant is enough; any more would be useless. Otherwise, Chen Xiao would have already started collecting them using the advance payment.

After playing with the Ice Spirit Jade for a while, Chen Xiao put it into his storage ring, then turned and left, moving about in the altar space, leaving behind a series of killing formations.

...

Time slipped away quietly as we waited.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The ruins space has not reopened yet!
"Qinglin, we can't wait any longer."

Opening his eyes from his cultivation, Chen Xiao stood up and looked at the void above the ancient celestial serpent statue.

Judging from the trajectory of that evil creature's escape, that was the entrance to the third level of space!

Qinglin also woke up from her meditation, glanced at Chen Xiao, and a blush inexplicably rose on her pretty face.

“Young Master, once that evil creature enters the third level of space, it will inevitably use the remains of the Devouring Void Serpent Saint. We must be prepared. If things don't go as planned, we can forcibly absorb the essence and blood of the Devouring Void Serpent Saint!”

Seeing Qinglin's unnatural expression, Chen Xiao's heart stirred slightly.

It seems that Qinglin has gained quite a bit in these three days by digesting the memories of the ruins' owner.

"The remains of the Dou Sheng are ultimately not the true form of the Devouring Void Serpent Saint. Even if that evil creature can be controlled, it will be difficult to unleash even one percent of its power. After entering the third layer of space, do not stray too far from me."

"Ok!"

Without further ado, they took a deep breath and simultaneously flew to the top of the ancient celestial serpent statue.

Just like when they entered the altar space, as the two figures continued to rise, they were soon swallowed up by a strange space.

The scene before him shifted, and when it settled again, what came into view was an endless desert, with yellow sand stretching as far as the eye could see, giving Chen Xiao a sense of déjà vu as if he had returned to the Tagor Desert.

"puff!"

Chen Xiao immediately unleashed the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, completely enveloping the two of them before carefully examining the desert.

At first glance, this desert seems unremarkable except for its large size.

Upon closer inspection, one can discover that the giant sand dunes in the desert resemble a winding river that branches into nine directions, which is precisely the outline of the ancient celestial serpent!
"Whoosh!"

Suddenly, a sound like flowing water rang out.

The next moment, Chen Xiao and Qing Lin saw that the sand sea was moving strangely, as if a huge creature was slowly awakening.

Seeing this, Chen Xiao did not hesitate and unleashed a powerful Heavenly Frost Palm. As his fighting spirit surged, the world lost its color, and a white, icy aura enveloped half the sky.

At the same time, a bright blue light shone in Qing Lin's eyes, and the Three Flower Pupil Space suddenly opened. Five Dou Zun powerhouses with numb expressions flew out and, at Qing Lin's instruction, pressed down on the rolling sea of ​​sand!
"Heavenly Demon Puppet, emerge!"

With a wave of her jade hand, Qinglin's fingertip ring flashed with a ghostly light, and eight Heavenly Demon Puppets emerged from it, like the most loyal guards, firmly protecting the two of them in front of her.

In the blink of an eye, fifteen Dou Zun-level warriors appeared on the boundless desert!
Fortunately, Liu Cang died early. If he had known that Chen Xiao and his companion were hiding so much fighting power, he would probably have been so frightened that he would have given up resisting on the spot.

"Unfortunately, the other Heavenly Demon Puppet was destroyed by the power of the spatial seal, and it could not unleash its full combat power. Otherwise, the nine Heavenly Demon Puppets in formation would be no less than a nine-star Dou Zun!"

Qinglin said with a hint of regret.

The reason she discovered this ruin was because she brought nine Heavenly Demon Puppets with her to verify the power of their array. It was only during the battle that the ruin revealed its traces.

After passing through the Void Thunder Pool, these Heavenly Demon Puppets became incredibly uniform in strength, with each one capable of displaying power comparable to a three-star to four-star Dou Zun!

"Disappointments are inevitable in life; it's impossible to be fully prepared for everything."

Chen Xiao remained calm; dealing with that evil creature would still depend on him and Qing Lin.

The rest, whether puppets or the five Dou Zun powerhouses controlled by Qing Lin, are fundamentally different from real people. At most, they can only play a supporting role or be used for testing.

"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"...

As the two chatted, a series of powerful attacks landed on the surging sea of ​​sand, creating thunderous roars and stirring up clouds of yellow sand.

Faced with such a dense offensive, even a nine-star Dou Zun would not fare well.

However, once the dust settled, the reality of "smoke but no harm" finally came to pass.

A pale white skeleton, over a thousand feet long, slowly emerged from the sea of ​​sand. With a sudden jerk at its tail, the entire skeleton instantly rose into the air, its nine enormous skull snake heads roaring silently!
Only in those eighteen empty pupils did a chilling crimson gleam flicker!

In contrast, the bombardment just now did not leave the skeleton with the slightest damage!
A peak five-star Dou Sheng expert whose true form is an ancient celestial serpent—the strength of his skeleton is evident!
"Heh heh! Foolish ants, none of you can stop me from breaking the seal! Leave now, or you will die. I mean, everyone who enters will die!"

A deep, hoarse voice emanated from the skull-like snake head.

It's incredibly demonic; just smelling it evokes endless evil and darkness!
Chen Xiao ignored the threat posed by the strange creature, but keenly noticed its self-identification.

General?

Upon hearing this self-proclaimed title, some of Chen Xiao's hidden suspicions were once again confirmed.

Putting that issue aside for the moment, Chen Xiao no longer hesitated and stepped forward, his aura rising steadily, making no attempt to conceal his killing intent.

"Since we are destined to perish, why should you be afraid?"

Therefore, there is only one truth!

"No need for bluffing. Come on, let me see what you've got outside the Dou Qi Continent!"

(End of this chapter)