"Pure Lotus Demon Flame!?"
Xiao Yan was shocked and stared with his mouth agape.
"The one ranked third on the Heavenly Flame Ranking?"
"Hmm." Xiao Ting lightly nodded.
"As expected of the Heavenly Flame ranked third on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Even if it's not as powerful as the Nihility Devouring Flame, it still possesses the power of a peak five-star Dou Saint."
"I have already absorbed most of its energy. What remains here is one-tenth of the energy and part of its original essence. However, your cultivation is still too weak to refine it."
"By sealing it inside your body, it will subtly strengthen your physique and Battle Qi. Its purifying power will help accelerate the absorption of Battle Qi and improve your cultivation."
"Once you reach the peak of the ninth-revolution Dou Venerable, you can devour and refine it. While helping the Flame Mantra evolve, you will also be able to break through to the Dou Saint level in one go."
As Xiao Ting spoke, he raised his hand and touched the Xiao Clan crest on Xiao Yan's forehead, sealing one-tenth of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame inside it.
Since Xiao Yan could control multiple different flames, it was naturally not a problem for him to activate the clan crest by cultivating the improved Skyfire Three Mysterious Change.
"Brother Xiao Ting…"
Feeling the powerful and Heavenly Flame that appeared inside the clan crest, Xiao Yan was momentarily speechless.
He began to believe the speculation of some people that Xiao Ting might be the reincarnation of a Dou God.
Otherwise, how could someone who wasn't even twenty years old possess the power to suppress and refine the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, which was at the peak of five-star Dou Saint?
"Third Brother, there's no need for you to be polite with me, nor is there any need for sentimental words." Xiao Ting smiled and said, "Continue your secluded cultivation. I have some matters to attend to with the Gu clan. The next time we meet, I hope your power has reached the Dou Saint level."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ting's figure instantly disappeared.
Xiao Yan: "…"
He appeared without a trace and left without a trace.
This younger brother was a little more capable than he had imagined.
…
Meanwhile, Xiao Ting recorded today's schedule in his Journal and headed toward the Gu clan.
Not long after, he arrived at his destination. Instead of directly entering the ancient domain, he sent messages to Xun Er and Gu Yuan.
"Hmm?"
While waiting, Xiao Ting suddenly received a reminder from his Journal.
[Dimensional Blessing]: Small-scale infusion of Heavenly and Earthly energy.
[Great Dao Blessing]: Void Compass (A Saint-rank unparalleled sacred artifact. When activated by a Saint-rank supreme god, it can traverse infinite space to replace continents and allow free teleportation within the vast world).
"Void Compass, a Saint-rank unparalleled sacred artifact!?" Xiao Ting gasped.
Aside from the Heavenly Position and Primal Dharma Bodies, Saint-rank unparalleled divine artifacts were the most powerful magical treasures and sacred objects in the Great Thousand World.
Needless to say, the Void Compass was a spatial-type divine weapon, making it even rarer and more powerful.
"However, with my current strength, I probably won't be able to fully unleash the power of the Void Compass, right?"
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Ting materialized the Void Compass within his soul space.
Because it was a reward from the Journal, the Void Compass had already recognized him as its master.
As the influx of information poured in, his heart pounded violently.
Indeed, in his current state, he couldn't even exert one ten-millionth of the Void Compass's power. However, a Saint-rank unparalleled artifact was still a Saint-rank unparalleled artifact — it was extraordinary.
With his current strength as a half-step six-star Dou Saint, he could teleport to the nearest continent in the vast world at full power.
In other words, he could now go to the Great Thousand World immediately without needing someone to reach the Dou God level to open a dimensional passage.
This meant that he could now focus on cultivating the "Thousand Laws."
Furthermore, the Void Compass also provided defensive capabilities.
Even if a Heavenly Emperor attacked him, as long as their power had not reached the Saint rank, the Void Compass would teleport him to the farthest location to avoid the attack.
In other words, unless he faced a Saint-level supreme existence, he was essentially invincible.
Moreover, the Void Compass would increase his affinity with the void, allowing him to avoid 99% of the risks when traveling to the Void Realm.
"This step can be said to be unparalleled in a certain sense, right?!" Xiao Ting's heart was pounding with excitement.
At that moment, Gu Yuan's voice came through. "Nephew, what are you thinking about?"
Xiao Ting quickly calmed down and turned to Gu Yuan, cupping his hands respectfully. "Uncle, I was thinking about how to ask for your help later."
"What do you need help with?" Gu Yuan asked with a smile.
He couldn't help but laugh.
Xiao Ting's cultivation level had risen to the half-step six-star Dou Saint level.
He possessed terrifying talent, and on top of that, he was his future son-in-law.
He was truly outstanding.
"I would like Uncle to accompany me to the Heavenly Tomb and help me deal with the spirit of the Heavenly Tomb," Xiao Ting said frankly.
If he only wanted to enter the Heavenly Tomb to obtain the highest-grade resources Xiao Xuan had prepared for the younger generation of the Xiao Clan, he could have gone in alone using his flying technique.
His true target was the spirit of the Heavenly Tomb — to devour its essence and break through his soul to the God realm.
However, in order to obtain the essence of the Heavenly Tomb, Xiao Xuan would have to burn himself.
If Gu Yuan helped, even with Zhu Kun joining, Xiao Xuan wouldn't need to sacrifice anything.
"Deal with the spirit of the Heavenly Tomb?" Gu Yuan frowned. "What exactly are you planning to do?"
"I want to devour the essence of the Heavenly Tomb and reach the God-realm soul level," Xiao Ting said honestly, as usual.
Gu Yuan was surprised.
A God-realm soul possessed combat power not inferior to a seven-star Dou Saint.
Combined with his own cultivation level and offensive power, he would be able to fight evenly against an eight-star Dou Saint.
If Xiao Ting could possess an God-realm soul…
"Is it really possible?" Gu Yuan asked to confirm.
"Of course." Xiao Ting nodded calmly. "Ancestor Xiao Xuan has preserved part of our Xiao Clan's pure Dou God bloodline in the Heavenly Tomb. He will help me with this matter."
The moment he learned that it was related to Xiao Xuan, Gu Yuan immediately believed him.
Without hesitation, he nodded and said, "No problem. I'll help."
"I can't let Uncle work for free." Xiao Ting raised his hand and released one-tenth of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame. "I'll give this Pure Lotus Demon Flame to Xun Er as a reward for your hard work. How about it?"
Gu Yuan: !!!
Gu Yuan was so shocked that his body went numb.
Even if Xiao Ting reached the Dou God level in the next moment, he felt that he wouldn't be surprised.
"With this Pure Lotus Demon Flame, those old fellows in the Elder Council won't have anything to say."
Gu Yuan raised his hand and created a spatial passage, leading Xiao Ting into the ancient domain.
The two quickly arrived at the council hall of the Gu clan. There, Gu Yuan summoned the elders to discuss the matter and stated that Xiao Ting wished to enter the Heavenly Tomb.
As expected, some elders opposed it. However, when they learned that Xiao Ting was willing to hand over the Pure Lotus Demon Flame to the Gu clan, everyone fell silent.
Gu Yuan then decided to give this Pure Lotus Demon Flame to Xun Er to consume.
It was like Xiao Ting transferring money from his left hand to his right.
"Xun Er, I have to go now."
"There's no need to rush to consume it. Wait until you have more strength."
After sealing the Pure Lotus Demon Flame inside Xun Er's body, Xiao Ting and Gu Yuan arrived in the void of the Gu domain.
Gu Yuan stirred his inner Battle Qi and transformed it into a massive hand, forcefully tearing open the Heavenly Tomb.
Xiao Ting immediately entered and said, "Uncle, I'll go scout ahead first."
"After I speak with Ancestor Xiao Xuan, I'll come find you."