After the Innate Fetal Poison disappeared from his soul, Zhang Xuan used the heavenly fire to refine his soul for a while. After an unknown period of time, the dark clouds slowly dispersed.
The Heavenly Fire Tribulation was successfully passed!
After overcoming the Great Sage 2-dan Heavenly Tribulation, Zhang Xuan's soul had already turned completely golden. Tapping his fingers on it, a metallic reverberation could be heard.
If he hadn't known in advance that it was a soul, he would have thought that it was a physical body instead.
"After being tempered by the heavenly flame, his soul has already become somewhat similar to his physical body. It's no wonder why Lu Chong was able to dominate the Nine Star master teachers with just his soul alone!"
Zhang Xuan was full of excitement.
Soul oracles were able to change their forms at will. If they did not wish for others to notice them, even if they were glowing with a golden luster, they would still be unable to notice them. However, if they wanted others to notice them, they could change their form to become as tough as a weapon, such that even experts of the same cultivation realm would be unable to notice them.
It was no wonder soul oracles were renowned throughout the ancient era. Their method of tempering one's soul was indeed enviable.
More importantly... the lifespan of a soul oracle far surpasses that of a cultivator!
Even with the nourishment of zhenqi and the replacement of cells by the Introspective Convalescence, there was still a limit to one's lifespan. Once one reached a certain age, they would die of old age.
On the other hand, the lifespan of a soul far exceeded that of a physical body. It was already a considerable feat for a Great Sage cultivator to live for 1500 years, but for a soul oracle, it was entirely possible for one to live for three thousand years or even more!
However, soul oracles have their own flaws as well, and that is the Five Soul Declines …
There were many advantages to being a soul oracle, but there were also many flaws as well. One of the greatest hurdles to becoming a soul oracle was the Five Soul Declines. However, the Heaven's Path Divine Art that Zhang Xuan cultivated didn't affect this problem, so he didn't have to worry about it.
While Zhang Xuan was deep in thought, he turned his head to look at his clone, only to see that his clone was glowing with a brilliant golden light. His soul had also been tempered, and the aura within his body was rumbling furiously.
"Golden Body Perfected?"
Zhang Xuan's lips twitched.
He had ignited Kong Shi's blood droplet to unleash the might of a Sempiternal realm consummation cultivator. As such, even though he had never cultivated the strength of a Great Sage before, he still had a clear understanding of the various realms of Great Sage.
The eyes of the clone before him were golden. It was clear that he had cultivated the Aureate Body to perfection.
Not only did he overcome the Heavenly Flame Tribulation, he even cultivated so quickly!
Clutching his chest, Zhang Xuan's heart ached.
Compared to him, it was such a blow …
All along, he had thought that he was improving very quickly, but this fellow was even faster!
"You should return to the folded space first …"
Zhang Xuan instructed his clone to return to the Myriad Anthive Nest to reinforce its cultivation while he descended from the sky.
"Y-you … you passed the Exalted Heavenly Flame Tribulation?"
The Dragonbone Divine Spear seemed to have been choked by something, and its mouth was agape.
He had thought that he would be reduced to ashes in the face of such a violent lightning tribulation, but who could have thought that he would be able to overcome it so quickly?
Was he still human?
"Hmm …"
Ignoring its shock, Zhang Xuan chuckled. Just as he was about to return to his body, his pupils suddenly shrank. "What's going on?"
His body, which was sitting cross-legged on the ground, had a black complexion and black smoke coming out of his head. He kept trembling as if he was enduring some kind of pain.
"Just now, something came out of the dark clouds and dived straight into your body. I thought that you were burnt to such a state … so I didn't stop it."
The Dragonbone Divine Spear was embarrassed.
Zhang Xuan was speechless.
I am not dead yet, so why would I be burnt to such a state?
On the other hand, you are just a skeleton. I wonder if your flesh has been roasted and eaten by someone …
Not wanting to waste any more time with this skeleton, Zhang Xuan dived his soul back into his body. The next moment, he opened his eyes, and his cheeks twitched. He nearly exploded on the spot.
The Innate Fetal Poison that had escaped from his soul was currently lying lazily in his physical body. Upon seeing Zhang Xuan's Spiritual Perception, it even greeted him with a pleased smile.
He had thought that it would be completely eradicated, but who could have thought that it would return from his soul to his physical body?
Was this a game?
His physical body returned to his soul, and his soul returned …
Do you really think that I, Zhang Xuan, do not exist?
"Die!"
With a livid expression, Zhang Xuan drove his Heaven's Path zhenqi toward the Innate Fetal Poison.
The Innate Fetal Poison had only entered his soul due to its fear of the Heaven's Path zhenqi. If it dared to return, he would crush it to death!
Hong long long!
In the blink of an eye, the Heaven's Path zhenqi was already right before the Innate Fetal Poison.
The Innate Fetal Poison was forced to retreat several steps before colliding with the Heaven's Path zhenqi.
Hu hu hu!
Just like his clone, the Innate Fetal Poison swam freely in the zhenqi.
"You …"
Zhang Xuan was flabbergasted.
Previously, the Innate Fetal Poison had been extremely fearful of the Heaven's Path zhenqi. It would flee in fright whenever the Heaven's Path zhenqi gushed toward it. Why would it be able to swim in it this time?
"Could it be that … after undergoing the Empyrean Heavenly Flame, the Innate Fetal Poison has evolved as well, and it no longer fears the Heaven's Path zhenqi?"
Zhang Xuan's face turned livid.
Even though the Innate Fetal Poison had fled in fright upon seeing the heavenly flame, it had still been burned by the heavenly flame for a period of time. Could it be that the Innate Fetal Poison had really evolved to the point where it no longer feared the Heaven's Path zhenqi?
As a poison master, he knew that there were quite a few lethal poisons that could evolve as time passed.
If that was really the case, he would be in deep trouble.
Zhang Xuan had suppressed the Innate Fetal Poison with his zhenqi previously, so it dared not act recklessly. However, without the suppression, if it were to run amok or go on a rampage, wouldn't it die even faster?
"Soul Suppression!"
After trying a few more times, Zhang Xuan realized that the Innate Fetal Poison was indeed ineffective against the Innate Fetal Poison. Thus, he willed his soul to suppress the Innate Fetal Poison.
Under the suppression of the Innate Fetal Poison, the Innate Fetal Poison retreated several steps and hid in a corner, not daring to move at all.
"It's probably because my soul has been tempered by the heavenly flame, so there's still some lingering might of the heavenly flame within it.
His soul had just been tempered by the Empyrean Heavenly Flame, so it harnessed the energy of the heavenly flame. That's why the Innate Fetal Poison was so fearful.
Just that …
His soul had to be compatible with his physical body, so it was impossible for him to suppress the Innate Fetal Poison at all times!
Otherwise, if his soul were to be separated from his physical body, anyone would be able to tell that he was a soul oracle.
"Let me see if I can expel the Innate Fetal Poison from my body …"
Gritting his teeth, Zhang Xuan began pursuing the Innate Fetal Poison.
"Not good, it's stuck …"
A moment later, a conflicted look appeared on Zhang Xuan's face.
Having comprehended the Spatial Quintessence of Sealing, even though his soul was able to expand and shrink at will, there was still a limit to its range. Thus, the Innate Fetal Poison hid in the smallest meridians in his body, such that even his soul was unable to enter them.
If he tried to force his way in, his meridians might just burst, and that would be an even more tragic death.
As soon as he withdrew his soul, the Innate Fetal Poison immediately darted out from his meridians and chased after him before concealing itself once more. This process repeated itself several times, as if saying, 'I'm out, I'm in, I'm out again … If you dare, come and catch me!'
"You'd better not cause any trouble. Otherwise, even if I have to sacrifice my physical body, I'll make sure to kill you!"
With a cold harrumph, Zhang Xuan's soul merged with his physical body once more, and he used his Heaven's Path zhenqi to guard his body against the Innate Fetal Poison. Only then did he heave a sigh of relief. At the same time, he rubbed his glabella.
Alright then …
You should just pretend that I, Zhang Xuan, don't exist …
At the very least, I won't have to worry about you anymore …
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