BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM

Chapter 450: Energy Tides! Suppressed Strength!

Chapter 450: Energy Tides! Suppressed Strength!

"That’s right, I can communicate with Master at any time," the Azure Wolf King nodded and replied swiftly.

"Alright, I understand. Go ahead and carry out my instructions," Xiao Yi Xian said, waving her hand to signal the Azure Wolf King to leave.

"Master is truly remarkable. When Yanran told me about the methods used by that Protector of the Soul Hall, I had my doubts. But now I see that such incredible techniques really do exist."

After witnessing the Azure Wolf King relay Gu He’s words, Xiao Yi Xian’s admiration for her master deepened further.

Once the Azure Wolf King left, Xiao Yi Xian returned to Nalan Yanran.

When Xiao Yi Xian recounted her encounter with the Azure Wolf King and the subsequent revelations, Nalan Yanran was just as surprised as Xiao Yi Xian had been earlier. It took her a while to recover from the shock.

"Senior Sister, it seems our earlier guess was right. Master must be the mysterious figure who caused the Wind and Thunder Pavilion such a significant loss, yet they dare not speak of it," Nalan Yanran said with a slight smile.

"Yes, and on this trip to the Tian Shan Blood Pool, we might even meet that junior sister of ours," Xiao Yi Xian nodded slightly. Taking out a map of the northern region, she glanced at the location of Tianbei City and sighed, "I hope we can leave the Tian Shan Blood Pool soon and head to Master and Mistress."

As they traveled north, Nalan Yanran fought numerous demon beasts every day, her robes often stained with their blood. The desolate forest was indeed an excellent place for honing one's skills. By now, Nalan Yanran’s aura had grown sharper and more controlled, capable of being entirely concealed when she willed it.

With Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yin accompanying her, Nalan Yanran never felt bored despite the daily battles. She still set aside time for grooming, so when they emerged from the mountain range, her robes were as pristine as ever, and she appeared immaculately clean.

"The energy tides in the Tianmu Mountain Range should begin soon. Fortunately, we’re not far from there and can reach it within a few hours," Xiao Yi Xian said softly after consulting the map she retrieved from her storage ring. She gazed northward before addressing Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yin.

The Tianmu Mountain Range was renowned throughout the northern region of Central Plains. Its fame stemmed primarily from the Tian Shan Blood Pool, which appeared once every three years. Its miraculous effects were a massive draw for many.

For the younger generation, the Blood Pool’s ability to transform one’s body and help break through bottlenecks was especially significant.

To nurture their young talents, major factions paid great attention to the Tian Shan Blood Pool. The gap between the Dou Emperor and Dou Ancestor ranks represented a significant watershed. While a Dou Emperor could indeed be considered a strong individual, only as a Dou Ancestor could one enjoy the true privileges of power.

In a family, if the Dou Emperor represented the core elite, then the Dou Ancestor was the true pillar. A family with one Dou Ancestor could have influence far exceeding that of a family with ten Dou Emperors but no Dou Ancestor. This disparity highlighted the immense significance of reaching the Dou Ancestor rank.

If a family possessed a Dou Venerate, even if that Dou Venerate never intervened in family affairs, the family would undoubtedly become a dominant force. Even powerful entities like the Wind and Thunder Pavilion would have to treat such a family with great respect. A Dou Venerate, even on the Central Plains, was a truly supreme existence.

In the Jia Ma Empire or the Black-Corner Region, a single Dou Emperor or Dou Ancestor could elevate a faction to so-called first-tier status. However, that same "first-tier" strength would barely qualify as second-tier in the Central Plains. Such was the stark difference between the Central Plains and the more impoverished regions.

As for a Dou Saint, any faction possessing such a legendary figure would achieve a status of unparalleled supremacy. Ordinary power struggles between factions would seem like mere child's play to them. With a mere wave of their hand, they could obliterate and dissolve such conflicts in an instant.

The Tianmu Mountain Range's Tian Shan Blood Pool, despite its immense value, has not been monopolized by any single major faction. Even the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, the dominant power in the northern region, is constrained by the other three pavilions.

The four pavilions hold mutual disdain for one another and strive to outdo each other, making it impossible for any single pavilion to claim exclusive control. Thus, due to the intricate web of rivalries among the many factions, the Tian Shan Blood Pool remains unclaimed to this day.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

If one were to speak of ownership, perhaps the native demon beasts of the Tianmu Mountain Range could be considered its rightful guardians.

After two to three hours of trekking, Xiao Yi Xian and her companions finally arrived at the outskirts of a massive mountain range shrouded in dense mist.

The Tianmu Mountain Range was imposing and majestic, dwarfing the Beast Mountain Range of the Jia Ma Empire by comparison.

The dense mist blanketed most of the mountain range, obscuring its secrets from casual observers. The mist itself seemed to contain an immense and boundless energy.

At the mountain’s entry points, there were near-endless crowds of people, forming a dense sea of black-clad figures. It was clear that the allure of the Tian Shan Blood Pool had drawn this massive congregation.

Sensing the vast energy contained within the mist ahead, Xiao Yi Xian, hovering in midair, frowned slightly and muttered, "Yanran, the terrain of the Tianmu Mountain Range feels strange. I suspect that if I enter, the mountain will unleash a massive energy tide to expel me."

"Ah… Does that mean you won’t be able to enter the mountain?" Nalan Yanran exclaimed in surprise. Given her strength, which hadn’t yet reached Dou Emperor, securing a chance to bathe in the Tian Shan Blood Pool amidst such a vast crowd seemed nearly impossible.

"Xian’er Sister, I think I can enter—and I can bring you with me!"

As Xiao Yi Xian and Nalan Yanran fretted, Xiao Yin’s youthful voice sounded in their ears.

"Really? Xiao Yin, if you can get inside, that’s amazing!" Xiao Yi Xian said joyfully. She had almost forgotten that Xiao Yin had already reached the eighth rank. Moreover, with her exceptional spatial talent, her strength—even at the early stage of the eighth rank—could rival many Dou Venerates.

While entering the mountain range and competing with the other geniuses for the opportunity to temper themselves in the Tian Shan Blood Pool was a valuable form of training, when the gap in strength was too vast, such training became meaningless. Thus, Xiao Yi Xian decided to let Xiao Yin secure a chance for the two of them to undergo the tempering process.

(End of Chapter)

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