Chapter 376 (1/2)

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Both Dong Ziwan and Wu Lai were on their way back to Dong City, the leading city of the Five Denseforest Cities. On their way back, Wu Lai couldn't resist asking, ”Young lady, you could have invited that kid to come with us. Why didn't you?”

”Do you think I should have had him come along?” Dong Ziwan asked.

”Of course. They have three powerful Emperors and would be of great help to our Dong Clan,” answered Wu Lai directly.

”But have you ever thought that they are not even members of the Dong Clan? Why should we drag them into our mess?” Dong Ziwan asked.

Wu Lai was rendered speechless. He had only viewed things from the Dong Clan's perspective and had not considered a different perspective.

”Let's go. Our Dong Clan has stood tall for a few thousand years. How can the mere Tai and Xing Clans take us down,” said Dong Ziwan without expression.

But in truth, she also longed that Xiang Shaoyun would come along with her. Although she still wouldn't allow him to put himself in any danger, that gesture was still one that would warm her heart. But now that Xiang Shaoyun wasn't even trying to follow, she felt rather sad.

Perhaps in his heart, I am just a regular friend, sighed Dong Ziwan inwardly.

Xiang Shaoyun was naturally not a person so heartless. He was simply busy guarding Devouring Ghost with Du Xuanhao and Jin Wo. Devouring Ghost had occupied Linggu Haonan's body, a body that was once belonged to a ninth-stage Dragon Ascension Realm expert. The cultivation level had subsequently dropped to the seventh-stage after the takeover.

The drop was due to a conflict in the different elements the two cultivated and because Devouring Ghost's soul foundation had not fully recovered. After a period of recovery and acc.u.mulation, coupled with the unique materials from the Emperors he had killed, he finally reached a point where he could advance into the next stage.

This advancement also meant that part of Linggu Haonan's astral energy would be converted to an element suited for Devouring Ghost, allowing him to better display his combat prowess.

A large amount of dark elemental astral energy converged at the entrance of the cave Devouring Ghost was cultivating at. The energy came in a ma.s.sive amount, as if the entire sky was turning black.

The boundless energy turned into a storm, completely enveloping the area. It would be immediately apparent to any expert pa.s.sing through that someone was breaking through, which was why Devouring Ghost needed Xiang Shaoyun and Jin Wo to stand guard for him.

Xiang Shaoyun focused on studying the energy converging in the area; a chilly and uncomfortable sensation enveloped his body.

The power of darkness has always been viewed as an evil power, but what's truly evil is the person wielding the power, not the power itself, Xiang Shaoyun lamented inwardly.

In the future, he would also need to cultivate the power of darkness. Studying the available energy around him would benefit him greatly. He focused on sensing each variation the energy underwent, trying his very best to adapt himself to it, making preparations for the day when it was his turn to absorb dark energy as well.

In truth, during his regular cultivation, he had always been absorbing the energies of nine different elements. But apart from lightning, gold, and fire, he had only been able to absorb a small amount of the other elements. He was waiting for the correct timing to arrive before he started absorbing more of the other six elements.

In a flash, three days pa.s.sed. More and more energy converged in the area, ultimately turning into a clump of black storm before it surged into the cave. All the dark energy in the air was drawn in along with the entirety of the spiritual energy found within several kilometers.

This was what a late-stage Dragon Ascension Realm expert required when breaking through, and it was quite a terrifying scene. Even Xiang Shaoyun was clicking his tongue in astonishment. As for Du Xuanhao, he was filled with excitement. Both of them were lamenting inwardly how powerful the converging energy was.

Shortly after, a ma.s.sive power erupted from the cave, creating clouds of dust and pebbles at its mouth. Then, Devouring Ghost flew out.