Chapter 269: Seeing Xiao Diao Again
Xiao Tian stood in the void, a gentle jade-like light flickering on his skin. If one looked closely, they could see a skeleton as clear as jade beneath his skin. Within his veins flowed a supreme bloodline, exuding a faint dragon aura.
Around the Dragon Transformation Pool, everyone stared at Xiao Tian in a daze, awestruck by the pressure emanating from him. No one spoke, but their faces reflected their inner turmoil.
Yuan Qian looked around and said, "Everyone, disperse."
Hearing this, the surrounding dragons began to leave. After they were gone, Yuan Qian smiled and said, "It seems like you've benefited greatly, my friend."
Xiao Tian chuckled. The refinement of the ancient dragon bone had indeed resulted in significant gains. First, his physical strength had reached the Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) level. His body alone could rival a Dou Sheng, and not just any Dou Sheng. Ordinary Dou Sheng attacks would hardly harm him.
Additionally, his cultivation had also made a significant leap, breaking through to the peak of Seven-Star Dou Sheng, just a step away from Eight-Star Dou Sheng. Even his soul power had become more refined through the tempering of the Dragon Transformation Pool. Combining his overall strength, he could now rival a Nine-Star Dou Sheng. However, compared to top-tier Dou Sheng like Gu Yuan or Hun Tiandi, he still had a ways to go. Nonetheless, with the three ancient symbols at his disposal, he could at least put up a fight.
Yuan Qian asked, "Friend, did you encounter our Dragon Clan ancestor in the burial hall?"
At this moment, even the surrounding Dragon Clan elders were staring at Xiao Tian.
"Indeed, I met the Six-Fingered Holy Dragon Emperor," Xiao Tian nodded.
"So, you defeated our ancestor's will?" Yuan Qian's eyes widened. He had once attempted to refine the ancient dragon bone but was defeated in one move by the Six-Fingered Holy Dragon Emperor.
"I didn't really fight him," Xiao Tian replied. "The Six-Fingered Holy Dragon Emperor is now just a remnant will. My soul power is already at the half-step Divine Palace level, comparable to his peak."
"Your spiritual power is so strong!" Hearing this, everyone was taken aback. They knew that half-step Divine Palace level spiritual power surpassed ordinary three-turn Reincarnation Tribulation power. With his cultivation added, he was close to the peak of the three-turn Reincarnation Tribulation, almost on par with the Six-Fingered Holy Dragon Emperor.
The elders exchanged glances and abandoned their original plan. Initially, they had intended to make Xiao Tian leave the ancient dragon bone behind, as the Dragon Clan only had one. However, given Xiao Tian's immense strength, they realized they couldn't force him. If they turned against him, they would gain a powerful enemy.
This was precisely why Xiao Tian revealed his strength. In a world where strength ruled, if you had enough power, everything could be yours. If not, what was yours might become someone else's.
"I see a faint dragon bloodline in you. Although it's not much, it is still part of our Dragon Clan. How about becoming our Dragon Clan's Law Enforcement Elder?" A venerable voice echoed through the air, drawing everyone's attention. The space twisted, and an old man holding a dragon-headed staff appeared.
"We greet the Supreme Elder!" Yuan Qian and the elders respectfully saluted. Despite his age, the elder had youthful skin and deep eyes, radiating a Reincarnation-level aura.
The elder summoned a purple-gold dragon seal, radiating an astonishing power. "Friend, this is our Dragon Clan's Law Enforcement Seal. It grants you the authority to enforce the law among our clan."
Xiao Tian accepted the seal and said, "I am willing."
Hearing this, the Supreme Elder smiled, "From now on, you are the Dragon Clan's Law Enforcement Elder. You may familiarize yourself with the clan rules when you have time."
"Alright," Xiao Tian nodded. Although he agreed, he had no intention of getting involved in clan politics. His main focus was on increasing his strength and reaching the Dou Di (Battle Emperor) level as soon as possible.
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After a few days, Xiao Tian left the Dragon Clan and headed to the southwest of the Demon Realm, towards the Heavenly Demon Marten Clan's territory. Deep within their territory lay the Heavenly Demon Mountains, a vast expanse of endless mountains, towering and perilous, with fierce winds that even the Death Profound Realm struggled against.
Upon arrival, Xiao Tian used Xiao Diao's demonic spirit imprint to summon him. Since Xiao Diao regained his strength at the Revolving Wheel Realm, he had returned to his clan. Before leaving, Xiao Tian had warned him to be cautious.
Seeing Xiao Tian, Xiao Diao smiled and said, "Xiao Tian, you finally came to the Demon Realm. This time, I'll treat you well."
"I'm not here for leisure," Xiao Tian replied. "I want to quickly resolve your clan's issues and then return to the Eastern Profound Realm."
"Alright," Xiao Diao shrugged. "To be honest, I do need your help. After your warning, I secretly returned to the clan and found that I might have been betrayed by a close subordinate."
His face darkened, "That guy had mediocre talent. If it weren't for me, he would've been killed long ago. After I was ambushed and killed, his 'talent' soared, and his cultivation speed increased. He likely defected to the evil demons."
He continued, "Now he's at the Revolving Wheel Realm, trusted by many elders, and a strong contender for the young clan leader. But my real concern is my father, who has been in seclusion for a century without any word or contact."
"Alright, let's go," Xiao Tian nodded.