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Chapter 657: The Arrival of the Soul Heavenly Emperor

Time flew by, and several days passed.

Xiao Ze slowly withdrew his soul power. Inside the golden cauldron before him, a pill of icy blue radiance emitted a dense and rich medicinal aroma. Its energy was restrained, and mysterious patterns adorned its surface, hinting at its extraordinary nature.

"Xun Er, stay here in the Heavenly Tomb to cultivate," Xiao Ze advised. "The flow of time here is faster than outside, giving you more time to train. Start by refining the Nine Rank Profound Pill to raise your strength to a new level, then attempt to refine the Nine Rank Golden Pill afterward."

Xun Er nodded but couldn't hide the worry in her eyes.

"Brother Xiao Ze, if the opportunity with the endless river proves too dangerous, please don't force yourself. You can always ask my father for help."

"Don't worry. I've come this far by being cautious, not reckless," Xiao Ze said with a reassuring smile, patting Xun Er's head.

Hearing this, Xun Er finally smiled. Having accompanied Xiao Ze on his journey from weakness to strength, she knew better than anyone that his prudence had never wavered, no matter his circumstances. While she sometimes found his cautious nature puzzling, it was a trait she now appreciated.

Xiao Ze retrieved a root of the Primordial Tree, tossing it into the air. The root swiftly grew into a golden tree dozens of meters tall, its roots anchoring into the void. Two roots intertwined to form a wooden seat with a spiral pattern on its surface.

Xun Er, seeing this, didn't hesitate. With a light step, she gracefully landed on the seat and crossed her legs. To her surprise, the golden tree seemed to naturally gather the surrounding energy of the heavens and earth. A brief attempt to absorb this energy left her astounded by its density, which was several times richer than what she had experienced outside.

Even in the depths of the Heavenly Tomb, where energy was already exceptionally abundant, this enhancement was remarkable enough to benefit even Battle Saints.

Nodding appreciatively at Xiao Ze, Xun Er took out the Saintly Heart Glazed Pill, placed it in her mouth, and began refining it. An immense surge of medicinal power erupted within her, so potent that some of it overflowed from her body.

However, the golden tree gathered the excess energy and redirected it around Xun Er, allowing her to absorb it again. None of the pill's power would go to waste.

After observing for some time and seeing that Xun Er was steadily refining the pill with the aid of auxiliary medicines, Xiao Ze finally relaxed. Pills at the Nine Rank level were not easy to absorb. If one rushed the process, even a Battle Saint could suffer from an overflow of energy, leading to crystallization within their body. This was why auxiliary pills were essential.

The complexity of the process was a testament to the pill's immense potential. For even a Battle Saint, it could lead to a direct one or two star increase in strength a staggering enhancement that many would risk everything to obtain.

Xiao Ze estimated that once Xun Er refined the Nine Rank Golden Pill, her Dou Qi level would likely surpass his own. Of course, in terms of true combat strength, she would still be at a disadvantage due to his unparalleled soul power and physical prowess.

Moreover, her strength would benefit him directly. With the unique connection between them, every bit of Xun Er's improvement would provide Xiao Ze with tenfold feedback, further fueling his growth.

"Ancestor, you don't need to stay by Xun Er's side all the time," Xiao Ze said, looking toward Xiao Xuan, who stood atop a distant mountain peak. "I've left numerous protective measures here. Besides, now that the Heavenly Tomb is under my control, I can return here instantly if anything happens."

Xiao Xuan glanced at him and sighed.

"Don't mind me. Focus on your tasks. I don't know why you gave those two precious pills to that girl, but since it's your decision, I won't interfere. However, these pills came from your painstaking efforts. I won't allow anyone to disrupt her refinement process!"

Xiao Ze was momentarily silent, his eyes reflecting gratitude. Xiao Xuan might not fully understand his reasoning, but the elder's unwavering support left him deeply moved.

At that moment, Xiao Ze sensed something, his expression flickering for an instant before returning to calm.

"Thank you for guarding her, Ancestor. I'll take my leave now," he said, bowing respectfully before disappearing into the Heavenly Tomb.

Xiao Xuan watched him leave, his gaze thoughtful.

"What did that boy sense just now?" he murmured, his eyes seemingly piercing through the Heavenly Tomb to gaze toward the Ancient Realm.

"Forget it. If he doesn't want me to worry, I'll focus on what I can do," Xiao Xuan decided after a moment of hesitation, shaking his head.

Outside the Heavenly Tomb, Xiao Ze appeared abruptly, his gaze fixed in a specific direction. In the next moment, Gu Yuan appeared beside him, his expression grave.

"You felt it too?"

"Yes," Xiao Ze replied. "Whoever's coming feels extremely powerful on par with you, Uncle."

Xiao Ze's thoughts raced. By all logic, the Soul Heavenly Emperor shouldn't be appearing in the Ancient Realm now. With more than a year remaining until the Pill Gathering, the Soul Clan's plans required them to gather additional bloodline power from the ancient clans. It seemed impossible for them to have already conquered both the Stone and Medicine Clans in such a short time unless the Soul Heavenly Emperor personally intervened!

Realizing this, Xiao Ze turned sharply to Gu Yuan.

"Uncle, do you have the Ancient Jade with you?"

Gu Yuan frowned, instantly understanding Xiao Ze's concern.

"No, the jade is stored in the ancestral hall of the Gu Clan, where the defenses are impenetrable."

Before Xiao Ze could respond, the void rippled violently, forming a vortex. A terrifying pressure swept through the Ancient Realm, alerting countless experts within the Gu Clan.

Under this overwhelming aura, the stronghold's warriors instinctively converged toward the source. Xiao Ze's expression darkened as he gazed toward the depths of the Sacred Ancient Mountains.

"The Soul Heavenly Emperor… he's intentionally releasing his pressure!"

As this thought crossed Xiao Ze's mind, an enormous burst of energy erupted from the Sacred Ancient Mountains, clearly indicating collusion from within.

Inside and outside forces working together!

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