Opening the scroll, the answer quickly surfaced.
"Cultivating this technique allows Dou Qi's power to reach a higher level, accelerating the speed of Dou Qi circulation and the absorption of heaven and earth energy... Condensing all the Dou Qi in the body into three Ice Soul Talismans for standby. Brother Chen Xiao's cultivation method is quite peculiar, and its advantages are extremely obvious."
After reading the introduction to the cultivation method, Xun Er praised softly.
There are billions of cultivation methods in the world, many with their own unique aspects. Some are known for their dominance, while others are known for their gentleness.
As for Chen Xiao's cultivation method, its main focus is endurance.
Three Ice Soul Talismans are equivalent to having three extra mana bars. With such abundant reserve Dou Qi, one can essentially use ultimate skills as normal attacks with negligible consumption when unleashing Dou Qi again.
This undoubtedly offers a significant advantage in actual combat.
The effect would be even more pronounced when facing opponents of equal strength.
Looking at the cultivation method scroll, which retained its overall tone but was more refined, Chen Xiao felt quite satisfied.
Since that Sudden Enlightenment, he had been able to draw the Ice Soul Talismans outside his body to detonate, using them as a means of defense.
In his Dou Huang days, the power of an Ice Soul Talisman was only equivalent to the self-detonation of a Dou Huang expert, with limited power. It was only suitable for clearing out minor enemies and could hardly threaten true foes.
But now, it was entirely different!
He had already advanced to Dou Zong. The detonation of an Ice Soul Talisman, condensed with all his Dou Qi, was equivalent to the self-detonation of a Dou Zong expert.
Even more deadly, he could detonate them three times simultaneously!
Imagine the destructive power of three one-star Dou Zongs self-detonating at the same time; even a four or five-star Dou Zong expert would have to retreat!
"The power is already this immense at the Dou Zong level. If I reach Dou Zun, or even Dou Sheng, and further improve this cultivation method to store more Ice Soul Talismans..."
The more Chen Xiao thought about it, the more he looked forward to that scene. This was akin to being a walking, talking nuclear weapon!
"This cultivation method is indeed excellent. Unless I encounter something more peculiar and perfectly suited for me, I probably won't change it in the future."
Xun Er nodded slightly, "A High-Level Earth Tier Cultivation Technique is sufficient until the Dou Sheng stage. As for higher-level Heaven Tier cultivation methods, among the many forces in the Central State, very few possess them. Xun Er will help Brother Chen Xiao look out for suitable ones."
The importance of a cultivation method goes without saying, but it's not always the case that higher tier is better; suitability also matters.
For instance, the "Earth Demon Devouring Heart Art" that the Earth Demon Old Ghost cultivated, although a Middle-Level Earth Tier Cultivation Technique, Hai Bo Dong would rather choose a Low-Level Earth Tier Cultivation Method than cultivate it.
This is the most direct example.
"There's no need to go out of your way for this. Perhaps I might even obtain a Heaven Tier cultivation method during this trip to the ruins."
"I hope Brother Chen Xiao's wish comes true."
Xun Er never spoke discouraging words, even though she knew in her heart that the probability was very small.
After all, Heaven Tier cultivation methods were much more precious than Heaven Rank Dou Techniques; even some Dou Sheng experts did not possess them.
The night gradually faded amidst their idle talk, and the hazy Falling God Ravine became a bit brighter.
Chen Xiao and Xun Er returned side-by-side. Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin also emerged from the stone fortress.
"Now that this matter is settled, let's set off directly. We can also take in the beautiful scenery of the Central State," Chen Xiao said decisively as he saw the three women turn their gazes towards him.
The Falling God Ravine was filled with poisonous mist, obscuring the sun and moon. Unless there was a specific reason to be there, few people would choose to reside there permanently.
Furthermore, since Xun Er and Qing Lin had finally come out, Chen Xiao wanted to take them to see more of the world, rather than spending all day cooped up in the mountains, testing his self-control.
Upon hearing this, all three women nodded in agreement, raising no objections.
With two more powerful individuals by his side, the group left the Falling God Ravine with even greater impunity, completely disregarding the countless venomous insects.
Emerging from the Falling God Ravine, the morning sun was just rising.
Without hesitation, the four headed north.
However, considering that Xun Er and Qing Lin could not stay for long, the group's speed was not fast. They rarely even flew to cover distances, instead stopping and going as if on a leisurely outing.
However, the four, who initially just wanted to enjoy a peaceful and pleasant time, were targeted by a force on the third day.
About a thousand miles north of the Falling God Ravine, there was a notorious force.
The Desire Immortal Sect!
Judging by the name of the force alone, one could tell that this sect was not exactly upright.
Indeed, the Desire Immortal Sect indulged in pleasure and was particularly fond of targeting beautiful women. They engaged in scams, deception, and even forced abductions.
If it weren't for the fact that their sect had a two-star Dou Zong ancestor sitting in charge, giving them some strength, and that the Desire Immortal Sect only wreaked havoc within a thousand-mile radius, they would likely have been wiped out long ago.
"Hehehe, kid, you have excellent fortune. Hand over these three great beauties to this young sect master, and I'll leave your corpse intact."
A lean young man with a sickly pale complexion, accompanied by over a dozen subordinates, blocked their path. His eyes gleamed with undisguised lust.
He could never have dreamed that the four people he had stopped were all capable of killing him with a flick of their fingers.
The reason for this was that the four had been too low-key these past few days, concealing their strength and appearing as if they were merely enjoying the scenery. They showed no signs of being powerful experts, looking more like young masters from prominent families venturing out for the first time.
Being stared at by the young sect master of the Desire Immortal Sect, Xun Er and the other two women felt utterly disgusted.
Chen Xiao's gaze towards him was as if he were looking at a group of dead men.
The only thing that made him somewhat speechless was that he had some impression of this Desire Immortal Sect.
In the original timeline, when Little Fairy Doctor first arrived in the Central State, she was targeted by this Desire Immortal Sect, and in the end, she annihilated the entire sect.
Because of this incident, Little Fairy Doctor's Woeful Poison Body was exposed, which subsequently led to a series of troubles, such as the Ice River Valley's covetousness.
Never did Chen Xiao expect that with his interference now, this Desire Immortal Sect would still find its way to ruin.
"Young Master, I'll do it."
Qing Lin stepped forward voluntarily, showing no awareness of being the strongest among the four, nor did she feel that a mere Dou Huang was unworthy of her attention.
"No need to dirty your hands. Heavenly Demon Puppet, leave no one alive."
Chen Xiao ignored the desires of the group opposite him, raising a hand to stop Qing Lin. A silver light shot out from his Storage Ring.
Instantly, flesh and blood flew, and the screams that had just sounded were silenced.
With the Heavenly Demon Puppet's current strength, dealing with these minor figures was akin to using a cannon to shoot a mosquito.
Gathering over ten Storage Rings into his hand, Chen Xiao's mind moved, and the Heavenly Demon Puppet immediately streaked towards the Desire Immortal Sect's main base in the Northern Continent.
Soon, they could hear the sounds of battle from afar.
Xun Er and the other two women, anticipating the fate of the Desire Immortal Sect, showed no change in their expressions.
The Dou Qi Continent was vast, with experts falling and sects being annihilated daily. Given the Desire Immortal Sect's behavior, it was actually fortunate that they only met their end today.
"The name of this sect really wasn't chosen incorrectly."
After a simple cleanup of the spoils, Chen Xiao took out a thick stack of books with illustrations and over ten scrolls.
The three women, Xun Er included, blushed deeply with just a glance.
Even Chen Xiao, who had received education in this area, felt he had learned a lot after a brief flip through them.
Besides this, another gain was that the progress of completing the subsequent tasks in his mind had increased again.
"Let's go, we'll see if there are any survivors."
Chen Xiao flicked a wisp of Dou Qi, which solidified into a block of profound ice that floated above the Heavenly Demon Puppet's head.
Xun Er instantly understood. A cluster of golden-yellow flames shot from her fingertips, controlling the temperature to melt the profound ice and wash away the blood-soaked Heavenly Demon Puppet.
After putting away the Heavenly Demon Puppet, Chen Xiao glanced at Xun Er again.
Since refining the Heavenly Cold Qi, he had encountered many people with fire attributes but had never felt suppressed.
It wasn't until Xun Er revealed the Golden Emperor Heavenly Flame just now that he finally felt a sense of threat.
The Golden Emperor Heavenly Flame, fourth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking!
Such a powerful Heavenly Flame was not something he could ignore at the moment.
"Is that a Heavenly Flame?"
Little Fairy Doctor also noticed the flames revealed by Xun Er, her expression showing a hint of surprise.
Xun Er's current realm was far below hers, yet Little Fairy Doctor could feel a threat from those flames, which spoke volumes about their extraordinary nature.
"It's the Golden Emperor Heavenly Flame. It's thanks to this flame that I have some confidence in fighting opponents beyond my realm."
Xun Er nodded in reply.
Whether it was crossing one minor realm or a major realm, it was still crossing, and there was no fault in her statement.
"On our way to the Extreme Northern Land, there is a Netherworld Poison Flame. This flame would be quite suitable for Xian'er," Chen Xiao said with a smile as he sorted through the spoils.
He had already planned the route for this journey, which would inevitably pass through the border of the Central State and the Northern Continent.
And in the Black Water Heavy Abyss at that junction, there was an unclaimed Netherworld Poison Flame.
Among the four Netherworld Poison Flames, this one was the closest. Since it was on their way, they couldn't possibly miss it.
If Little Fairy Doctor could control it, it wouldn't be a case of sending charcoal in the snow, but it would certainly be adding flowers to the brocade, allowing her strength to advance further.
Little Fairy Doctor nodded gently, completely following Chen Xiao's arrangements.
Her situation was even more unique than Chen Xiao's. Among the many Heavenly Flames on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, the Bone Spirit Cold Flame was the most suitable for Chen Xiao, and one or two others also had some compatibility.
For the Little Fairy Doctor, however, only the Netherworld Poison Flame was suitable for her.
This flame was born from the devouring of endless poisonous miasma. It became a spirit after a hundred years and took form after a thousand. It contained potent poison; even a speck of it would be fatal to ordinary people. However, for the Little Fairy Doctor, it was a great tonic.
She possessed the Woeful Poison Body. If she could control this flame, it would be like wind aiding fire, and fire boosting the wind – the benefits would be immense.
The Desire Immortal Sect wasn't very large. In half an hour, the four of them had collected all the spoils of war and entered the treasury.
"Phoenix Harmony Chant" (Luan Feng He Ming Jue)...
Twin Hearts United Method
Twin Jade Terrace Scrolls
One cultivation technique scroll after another was filled with poetic titles, yet their content was enough to make one blush.
Even many Dou Skills were designed to ignite the deepest desires of the opponent, causing them to lose their minds. Normal Dou Skills, secret arts, and the like only accounted for twenty to thirty percent of the treasury's collection.
With the Little Fairy Doctor and the other two women present, Chen Xiao found it inappropriate to examine them one by one. With a wave of his hand, he collected them all into his Storage Ring.
Although most of these Dou Skills, cultivation techniques, and secret arts were useless, they could still broaden his horizons and significantly improve his progress in subsequent stages.
"It's fortunate Zi Yan left earlier. Otherwise, she would have been the one ransacking the treasury today."
In the Little Fairy Doctor's eyes, Zi Yan was still a little girl.
Little did she know, based on Chen Xiao's understanding, if Zi Yan were to search this place, that girl would most likely have secretly pocketed a few scrolls to examine privately...
After emerging from the Desire Immortal Sect's treasury, the four of them took to the sky.
Qing Lin unleashed a palm strike. From this moment on, the Desire Immortal Sect no longer existed; only ruins remained.
Just then, Qing Lin's expression shifted slightly. She suddenly turned to look at Xun Er, only to see Xun Er also sensing something, her delicate eyebrows furrowed.
"Xun Er, have people from the Ancient Clan arrived?"
Noticing the change in their expressions, Chen Xiao immediately made a guess.
Given Xun Er's status and Qing Lin's strength, the only possibility that could cause them both to frown was something like this.
Xun Er nodded. "Although Xun Er and Qing Lin's departure was rather sudden, the Elders of the clan must have received news. It's understandable that they would send someone after so much time. Brother Chen Xiao, Little Fairy Doctor, Xun Er cannot accompany you on the rest of your journey."
Xun Er lightly tapped her toes and walked closer to bid farewell.
Given her status, if she didn't wish to return, those who were rushing over might not be able to force her. However, Xun Er didn't want to act that way, as it would only bring endless trouble to Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor.
Furthermore, Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor needed to travel north, and Xun Er didn't want to cause further delays.
Having left the Ancient Realm this time and being able to meet the two of them, she considered it a rare moment of leisure and had enjoyed a few days of peaceful time. Xun Er was already very content.
Walking up to the Little Fairy Doctor, Xun Er gazed into her eyes.
"Little Fairy Doctor, from now on, please take care of Brother Chen Xiao."
"As long as I am alive, nothing will happen to him," the Little Fairy Doctor replied, looking directly at Xun Er. Her gentle voice carried an undeniable tone.
Xun Er nodded slightly at the Little Fairy Doctor's response. She had spoken at length with the Little Fairy Doctor and believed she could fulfill her promise.
Approaching Chen Xiao, Xun Er, in a rare display of affection, threw herself into his embrace.
"Brother Chen Xiao, take care. Xun Er will wait for you in the Ancient Clan."
Chen Xiao nodded heavily. "That day won't be too far away!"
There was no need for further persuasion. Xun Er understood the situation with the Ancient Clan, and Chen Xiao was also aware of it.
For now, he was not yet qualified to keep Xun Er by his side!
Xun Er nodded slightly and pushed herself out of his embrace, leaning on his chest. She cast one last deep glance at Chen Xiao before moving to Qing Lin's side.
"Brother Chen Xiao, Little Fairy Doctor, take care."
"Young Master, Sister Little Fairy Doctor, you two go ahead. Don't wait for me. I will come to the Extreme Northern Land to find you then."
Qing Lin waved her hand and immediately tore open space, stepping into it with Xun Er.
The spatial passage sealed itself in an instant. Chen Xiao took a deep breath, casting aside the complex emotions in his heart.
"Zi Yan is gone, and now Xun Er and Qing Lin have also left. It's just the two of us from now on."
The Little Fairy Doctor smiled gently and took his hand.
Having finally cleared the air with Xun Er, she felt no more worries in her heart.
Whether it was Cai Lin or Xun Er, they had both entrusted her with much, and she certainly couldn't let them down.
"I will always be with you, no matter where we go."
Chen Xiao smiled and nodded, his gaze turning towards the distant north.
"Let's set off. I have a feeling this journey might bring about a qualitative change for me!"
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