Chapter 1256

At this moment, Ximen Wudi raised his right hand, and a monstrously fierce power suddenly swept out, causing the void to tremble incessantly.

Ximen Wudi's right hand bloomed with brilliant white light, like crystal-clear quartz.

"Is this the Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi?" Seeing the power on Ximen Wudi's hand, Ximen Feng's pupils suddenly shrank.

"Correct, I used the Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi to temper my physical body, giving it the characteristics of the Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi. It can immunize against attacks from early-stage Divine Emperor realm martial artists, and furthermore, if combined with the Chaos Immortal-Devouring Array, it can even slay mid-stage Divine Emperor realm martial artists!" Ximen Wudi said with an excited face, clearly very proud.

"The Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi is an aura born from the Chaos Ancestral Dragon itself; it is no ordinary object. I wonder how the Chaos Ancestral Dragon fell?" Ximen Feng asked.

"It is said that a black hole suddenly appeared within the Chaos Star Sea and swallowed the Chaos Ancestral Dragon," Ximen Wudi replied.

Ximen Feng pondered for a moment, then said: "Since that Chaos Ancestral Dragon was swallowed, then the Chaos Ancestral Dragon Pearl must have been swallowed as well. As long as the Chaos Ancestral Dragon Pearl has not dissipated, the Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi will be reborn."

Ximen Wudi nodded and said: "Master's words are absolutely correct."

"Regardless of whether the Chaos Ancestral Dragon Pearl is truly gone, you should first refine one Chaos Ancestral Dragon Pearl and see!" Ximen Feng said.

"Alright!" Ximen Wudi nodded, threw a Chaos Ancestral Dragon Pearl into his mouth, and then began to circulate the "Nirvana Reincarnation Art" to refine it.

As the technique circulated, Ximen Wudi's entire body emitted strands of dazzling golden light, his aura becoming increasingly terrifying. Vaguely, a phantom of a Chaos Ancestral Dragon seemed to flicker across his body, filled with dominance.

"The Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi is truly worthy of being an aura produced by the Chaos Ancestral Dragon; it actually has such miraculous effects!" Looking at Ximen Wudi sitting cross-legged, Ximen Feng revealed a hint of surprise.

He knew deeply how terrifying the Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi was. Many peak Martial Saints had tried to use the Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi to temper their bodies and increase their combat power, yet in the end, they all ended in failure.

But Ximen Wudi had only swallowed a few Chaos Ancestral Dragon Pearls and already had such a large change; it was simply inconceivable!

"Could it be..." Abruptly, a flash of inspiration struck Ximen Feng's mind, and a thought appeared in his head.

"Could it be that there is some unknown secret within Wudi's body?" Ximen Feng stared fixedly at Ximen Wudi, thinking to himself. The more he thought, the more likely it seemed.

"Haha! This old man has truly found a treasure!" Thinking of this, a fiery luster flashed in Ximen Feng's eyes.

"Master, what is wrong?" Ximen Wudi opened his eyes and happened to see Ximen Feng's fiery gaze.

Ximen Feng shook his head and said: "Nothing, continue your cultivation and strive to step into the Divine King realm as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, a hint of bitterness could not help but appear on Ximen Wudi's face, and he shook his head.

The Divine King realm was not so easy to break through; unless a miracle occurred, there was no hope in the short term.

"By the way, Master, you just asked me to swallow the power of the Chaos Immortal-Devouring Array; are you going to refine it into an array map?" Suddenly, Ximen Wudi asked.

"Correct!" Ximen Feng nodded, then explained: "The Chaos Immortal-Devouring Array is specifically targeted at the divine soul, and your divine soul has suffered heavy damage. Only by using the array can you recover from your injuries; otherwise, with permanent damage, even a Divine King realm expert would be unable to save you!"

"The Chaos Immortal-Devouring Array, as the name implies, devours souls and spirits. As long as this great array is set up, even a Divine Emperor realm expert will not be able to escape."

After listening to Ximen Feng's words, Ximen Wudi was shocked beyond measure.

The Chaos Immortal-Devouring Array could actually devour a Divine Emperor realm expert!

Although Ximen Wudi had already stepped into the half-step Divine Emperor level, he still held immense awe for the Divine Emperor realm. After all, there was a huge gap between a Divine Emperor and a Divine King.

"However, this Chaos Immortal-Devouring Array requires three million high-grade Origin Stones to be deployed, and the duration of its maintenance is also limited. Every three months, it will fall into a stagnant state, waiting to re-accumulate power before it can be activated again," Ximen Feng continued.

"Master, was this great array refined by you personally?" Ximen Wudi asked curiously.

In his memory, his father had once refined a similar great array, but he had never seen his father take it out.

Ximen Feng smiled faintly: "I am only responsible for refining the array map; the one who presided over the array was your second uncle, Ximen Lei."

Ximen Wudi suddenly realized, then asked: "Since that is the case, then Second Uncle should still be alive, right?"

"He has already fallen," Ximen Feng sighed softly, his eyes slightly red.

"Second Uncle is dead?" Ximen Wudi was stunned.

In his memory, his father's two disciples, one named Ximen Tianyun and the other Ximen Lei, were both heaven-defying geniuses with infinite potential.

Both of them were pillars of the Ximen family. To support the vast family heritage, they had to put in a great deal of arduous effort.

Unfortunately, Ximen Tianyun died young, and although Ximen Lei grew up quickly, he still could not resist the erosion of time and eventually died when his lifespan was exhausted.

Ximen Feng shook his head and did not say much more; he was afraid of touching upon the pain of Ximen Lei and making Ximen Wudi sad.

Although Ximen Wudi was filled with grief, he did not show too much. He quickly restrained his emotions and continued to refine the Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi, charging toward the Divine King realm.

Time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, several more hours had passed. The Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi surrounding Ximen Wudi gradually thinned until it disappeared completely.

"Hoo!"

When all the Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi had been absorbed, Ximen Wudi let out a long breath of turbid air, then stood up, eyes closed, carefully comprehending the mysteries of the Chaos Immortal-Devouring Array.

This time in cultivation, Ximen Wudi had gained a great deal. Not only did he repair his body and divine sense, but he also grasped the essence of the Chaos Immortal-Devouring Array.

Therefore, he intended to take the opportunity to break through to the Divine King realm in one go, and then head to Tianqi City to find Ye Xiao for revenge.

"Wudi! Your father has already arranged a place for you to cultivate in seclusion. Come with me!"

Just as Ximen Wudi was preparing to leave, Ximen Feng's voice suddenly rang out.

"Yes!" Ximen Wudi nodded, then followed Ximen Feng and flew toward the depths of the Ximen family.

Very quickly, under Ximen Feng's guidance, Ximen Wudi arrived in front of a mountain range. This mountain range was undulating, nearly fifty thousand zhang high, as if leading to the nine heavens, spectacular and majestic.

On the mountain range, ancient trees reached the sky, vigorous and upright, like coiled dragons, emitting a vast and boundless aura of life.

"This is a top-tier Spirit-Gathering Array. In the entire Northwest Territory, I'm afraid you won't find a second one!" Ximen Feng nodded with satisfaction: "Cultivate well in seclusion here. After you come out of seclusion, your strength will definitely skyrocket again."

"Thank you, Master!" Ximen Wudi said gratefully, cupping his hands.

"No matter, as long as you can successfully break through to the Divine King realm, even if I die, I will have no regrets!" Ximen Feng waved his hand and said: "Go, I will wait here for your triumphant return!"

"This disciple will definitely not fail the mission!" Ximen Wudi said firmly.

Subsequently, Ximen Wudi turned and left, leaving behind a sentence: "Master, if I unfortunately fall, please take good care of my younger sister."

Ximen Feng was silent for a moment, then nodded.

At the same time, Ye Xiao also arrived in the center of the wilderness space, in front of that towering black altar.

"Hum~~"

Just at this moment, a terrifying pressure suddenly descended, making Ye Xiao unable to help but frown.

"Such intense pressure, stronger than any expert I have encountered." Ye Xiao felt a chill in his heart.

"Rumble!"

Just as Ye Xiao was surprised, the previously silent black altar suddenly trembled, erupting with brilliant radiance, as if something had been awakened.

In an instant, an incomparably terrifying aura spread out, making this world become incomparably dim.

"Swish!"

Suddenly, a piercing and sharp sound of breaking through the air rang out abruptly.

Following that, a pitch-black pillar of light shot into the sky, like a world-destroying demon god being resurrected, instantly piercing through the heavens.

"Such a rich fluctuation of Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi; it seems someone is condensing Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi!" Ye Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly, looking up into the distance, muttering to himself.

His legs bent slightly, and then he sprang out like a cheetah.

"Swish!"

In the blink of an eye, Ye Xiao reached the front of the black altar, only to see that pitch-black light becoming increasingly intense, finally wrapping him completely inside.

Strands of Chaos Ancestral Dragon Qi poured madly into Ye Xiao's body, causing his body to tremble violently, his skin glowing with brilliant golden light, flesh and blood wriggling, filled with destructive power, as if it would explode at any moment.

"This feeling is so refreshing!" Feeling the surging energy in his body, a look of excitement appeared on Ye Xiao's face.

These energies were extremely domineering, containing a destructive aura. Ye Xiao was certain that if he were to circulate the "Chaos Immortal-Devouring Art" at this moment, he could definitely slay an eighth-rank peak martial artist with overwhelming force.

But Ye Xiao did not act rashly. He knew that circulating the technique here was no different from seeking death.

"I'll refine a drop of Chaos Ancestral Dragon Liquid first and try!" Ye Xiao sat down cross-legged, took out the dragon pearl, and placed it on his palm.

This dragon pearl was indeed the dragon pearl.

Only, at this moment, the dragon pearl had become dim and lusterless, covered with dense, tiny cracks, as if it would shatter at any time.

The aura on the dragon pearl had also become much weaker, even having a trend of being on the verge of collapse.

"This is the Chaos Ancestral Dragon Pearl. Although incomplete, it still possesses extremely thick dragon might within. If I can absorb it, it will be of great help to my cultivation of the Chaos Immortal-Devouring Art!" Ye Xiao's eyes flickered, and a hint of expectation appeared in his mind.

"Clatter!"

Ye Xiao took a deep breath, mobilized the remaining devouring power, and shrouded it toward the dragon pearl, wanting to absorb it.

"Roar~"