Chapter 1624

At this moment, Ximen Wudi raised his right hand, and a torrential, ferocious force instantly surged outward, causing the void to tremble incessantly.

Ximen Wudi's right hand radiated brilliant white light, like crystal-clear, translucent crystal.

"Is this the primordial chaos dragon qi?" Seeing the power in Ximen Wudi's hand, Ximen Feng's pupils shrank sharply.

"Correct. I used the primordial chaos dragon qi to temper my body, endowing it with the traits of the primordial chaos dragon qi—immune to attacks from early-stage Divine Emperor cultivators. Moreover, when combined with the Primordial Chaos Devouring Immortal Array, it can even slay mid-stage Divine Emperor cultivators!" Ximen Wudi said with obvious excitement and pride.

"The primordial chaos dragon qi is an aura born from the primordial chaos dragon—a non-ordinary thing. Do you know how the primordial chaos dragon perished?" Ximen Feng asked.

"It is said a black hole suddenly emerged from the Primordial Chaos Star Sea and swallowed the primordial chaos dragon whole," Ximen Wudi replied.

After a moment of contemplation, Ximen Feng said: "If the primordial chaos dragon was swallowed, then the Primordial Chaos Dragon Pearl must have been swallowed too. As long as the Primordial Chaos Dragon Pearl has not dissipated, the primordial chaos dragon qi will be reborn."

Ximen Wudi nodded and said: "Master's words are spot on."

"Regardless of whether the Primordial Chaos Dragon Pearl truly vanished, first try assimilating one!" Ximen Feng said.

"Alright!" Ximen Wudi nodded, swallowed a Primordial Chaos Dragon Pearl, then activated the Nirvana Reincarnation Scripture to begin assimilating it.

As the cultivation technique activated, Ximen Wudi's entire body emitted streams of dazzling golden light; his aura grew increasingly terrifying, and faintly, a phantom shadow of a primordial chaos dragon flickered across his form, brimming with majesty.

"The primordial chaos dragon qi is truly worthy of its origin—such miraculous effects!" Watching Ximen Wudi seated in meditation, Ximen Feng showed a look of surprise.

He knew well how terrifying the primordial chaos dragon qi was; many peak Saint-level cultivators had once sought to temper their bodies with it to boost combat power, yet all had ultimately failed.

Yet Ximen Wudi had merely swallowed a few Primordial Chaos Dragon Pearls and already undergone such a drastic transformation—utterly inconceivable!

"Could it be…" Suddenly, a flash of insight struck Ximen Feng's mind.

"Could it be that Wudi harbors some unknown secret?" Ximen Feng stared intently at Ximen Wudi, thinking deeper and deeper—this possibility grew stronger.

"Hah! Old man has stumbled upon a treasure!" At this thought, Ximen Feng's eyes gleamed with intense heat.

"Master, what's wrong?" Ximen Wudi opened his eyes and caught Ximen Feng's burning gaze.

Ximen Feng shook his head. "Nothing. Keep cultivating. Strive to reach the Divine King realm as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Ximen Wudi's face twisted into a bitter expression; he shook his head.

The Divine King realm was no easy breakthrough. Unless a miracle occurred, there was no hope of achieving it in the short term.

"By the way, Master, when you told me to swallow the Primordial Chaos Devouring Immortal Array's power, were you planning to forge it into an array diagram?" Ximen Wudi suddenly asked.

"Correct!" Ximen Feng nodded, then explained: "The Primordial Chaos Devouring Immortal Array targets the soul. Your soul suffered severe damage; only by using an array to heal can you recover. Otherwise, permanent injury will render even a Divine King cultivator powerless to save you!"

"The Primordial Chaos Devouring Immortal Array—by its name alone, it devours souls and steals spirits. Once fully set up, even a Divine Emperor cultivator cannot escape."

After hearing Ximen Feng's words, Ximen Wudi was stunned.

The Primordial Chaos Devouring Immortal Array could devour a Divine Emperor cultivator?

Though Ximen Wudi had already entered the half-Divine Emperor realm, he still held profound awe for Divine Emperor cultivators, for the gap between Divine Emperor and Divine King was immense.

"However, activating this array requires three million high-grade Spirit Stones, and its duration is limited—it enters a dormant state every three months, needing time to recharge before it can be activated again," Ximen Feng continued.

"Master, did you personally forge this array?" Ximen Wudi asked curiously.

In his memory, his father had once forged a similar array—but he had never seen his father bring it out.

Ximen Feng smiled faintly. "I only forged the array diagram. The one who activates the array is your second uncle, Ximen Lei."

Ximen Wudi suddenly understood, then asked: "If so, then your second uncle must still be alive, right?"

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

"Second uncle died?" Ximen Wudi froze.

In his memory, his father's two disciples—one named Ximen Tianyun, the other Ximen Lei—were both prodigies with limitless potential.

Both were pillars of the Ximen Clan, forced to endure immense hardship to uphold the clan's vast legacy.

Unfortunately, Ximen Tianyun died young; though Ximen Lei grew rapidly, he could not resist the erosion of time and eventually exhausted his lifespan.

Ximen Feng shook his head and said no more—he feared touching Ximen Lei's wounds and causing Ximen Wudi sorrow.

Though Ximen Wudi was heartbroken, he showed no outward emotion, quickly calming himself and resuming the assimilation of the primordial chaos dragon qi, pushing toward the Divine King realm.

Time passed slowly; in the blink of an eye, several more hours had passed. The primordial chaos dragon qi surrounding Ximen Wudi gradually thinned until it vanished entirely.

"Huh!"

After fully absorbing the primordial chaos dragon qi, Ximen Wudi exhaled a long, turbid breath, then stood up, eyes closed, deeply contemplating the mysteries of the Primordial Chaos Devouring Immortal Array.

This cultivation session yielded great gains: not only had his body and spiritual sense been repaired, but he had also grasped the essence of the Primordial Chaos Devouring Immortal Array.

Thus, he planned to seize this opportunity to break through to the Divine King realm, then head to Tianqi City to avenge himself against Ye Xiao.

"Wudi! Your father has already arranged a secluded place for your cultivation. Come with me!"

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

"Mm!" Ximen Wudi nodded and followed Ximen Feng as they flew deep into the Ximen Clan's territory.

Soon, under Ximen Feng's guidance, Ximen Wudi arrived before a mountain range—its peaks rolled endlessly, towering nearly fifty thousand zhang, as if reaching the heavens, majestic and awe-inspiring.

On the mountains, ancient trees towered, gnarled and upright like coiled dragons, radiating vast, boundless life energy.

"This is a top-tier Spirit Gathering Array. In the entire Northwest Region, you won't find a second!" Ximen Feng nodded approvingly. "Cultivate here in seclusion. When you emerge, your strength will surge again."

"Thank you, Master!" Ximen Wudi bowed gratefully.

"It's nothing. If you can successfully break through to the Divine King realm, I'll die content," Ximen Feng waved his hand. "Go. I'll wait here for your triumphant return."

"Disciple will not disgrace your expectations!" Ximen Wudi declared firmly.

Then, Ximen Wudi turned to leave, saying: "Master, if I perish, please look after my sister."

Ximen Feng fell silent for a moment, then nodded.

…

Meanwhile, Ye Xiao had also arrived at the center of the Wild Space, before a towering, black altar.

"Wum~~"

At that moment, a terrifying pressure suddenly descended, causing Ye Xiao to frown involuntarily.

"Such intense pressure—it's stronger than any powerhouse I've ever encountered," Ye Xiao thought with a chill.

"Boom—!"

As Ye Xiao was stunned, the once-silent black altar suddenly trembled, erupting in brilliant radiance, as if something had been awakened.

In an instant, an incomparably terrifying aura spread, plunging this heaven and earth into utter darkness.

"Shhh!"

Suddenly, a piercing, shrill sound of tearing air rang out.

Immediately after, a jet-black column of light shot skyward, like a world-ending demon god reviving, instantly piercing through the heavens.

"Such a dense fluctuation of Chaotic Ancestral Dragon Qi—someone must be condensing Chaotic Ancestral Dragon Qi!" Ye Xiao narrowed his eyes, gazing afar, murmuring to himself.

He bent his legs slightly, then shot forward like a cheetah.

"Shhh!"

In the blink of an eye, Ye Xiao arrived before the black altar, where the jet-black light grew ever brighter, finally engulfing him completely.

Streams of Chaotic Ancestral Dragon Qi surged wildly into Ye Xiao's body, causing his frame to tremble violently, his skin glowing with brilliant golden light, his flesh and blood writhing, brimming with destructive power, as if ready to explode at any moment.

"This feeling is amazing!" Feeling the surging energy within him, Ye Xiao's face lit up with excitement.

These energies were extremely tyrannical, infused with destructive aura; Ye Xiao was certain that if he activated the Chaotic Devouring Immortal Art now, he could obliterate an eighth-rank peak martial cultivator with ease.

But Ye Xiao did not act rashly—he knew that activating a technique here would be tantamount to suicide.

"I'll first try refining a single drop of Chaotic Ancestral Dragon Fluid!" Ye Xiao sat cross-legged, took out the Long Zhu and placed it in his palm.

This Long Zhu was none other than the Long Zhu.

Yet now, the Long Zhu had grown dull and lifeless, its surface covered in countless fine cracks, as if it might shatter at any moment.

The aura emanating from the Long Zhu had also weakened considerably, bordering on collapse.

"This is the Chaotic Ancestral Dragon Pearl—though incomplete, it still holds immense dragon aura; if I can absorb it, it will greatly aid my cultivation of the Chaotic Devouring Immortal Art!" Ye Xiao's eyes gleamed, a flicker of anticipation rising in his mind.

"Splash—!"

Ye Xiao took a deep breath, summoning his dwindling Devouring Power to envelop the Long Zhu, attempting to absorb it.

"Roar~"