Within the Floating Pagoda Plains, countless black Buddist Pagodas stood tall.

Within each Buddist Pagoda, unknown dangers seemed to be hidden.

Xiao Ze and Qing Yanjing appeared in the depths of the Floating Pagoda Plains.

The ground here had turned completely black, as if even the earth itself contained a danger that could devour everything.

“The Buddist Pagodas from this point onward were left behind by Heavenly Sovereign Seniors, so their power is extraordinary.”

Xiao Ze looked into the depths of the Floating Pagoda Plains, where colossal Buddist Pagodas, tens of thousands of feet tall, stood, nurturing incredibly powerful Floating Origin Qi.

Some of the Floating Origin Qi from certain Buddist Pagodas even dispersed, enveloping the Buddist Pagodas and transforming into a hazy, dark energy.

Xiao Ze and Qing Yanjing exchanged glances and smiled at each other, then headed towards the nearest ten-thousand-foot Buddist Pagoda.

After traveling several hundred miles, the two finally arrived near the ten-thousand-foot Buddist Pagoda, a true case of underestimating the distance.

“The Buddist Pagodas within the Floating Pagoda Plains, in addition to being affected by the sealed objects within them,”

“The Guardian Spirits born within the Buddist Pagodas will also spontaneously guard the Buddist Pagodas, preventing anyone from entering.”

Qing Yanjing explained matters related to the Buddist Pagoda to Xiao Ze.

Regarding the Guardian Spirit, Xiao Ze raised an eyebrow. In the original work, after Mu Chen completed his Cultivation in the Buddist Pagoda,

He was able to summon a Golden Dragon within the Buddist Pagoda, which should be the so-called Guardian Spirit.

“However, since they are Guardian Spirits, their power should be weakened after their master's demise, so there’s no need to worry too much, right?”

Xiao Ze looked at Qing Yanjing and asked.

Qing Yanjing also smiled and nodded, “That’s true, but those Guardian Spirits will also combine with Floating Origin Qi. Whether they ultimately become stronger or weaker, I cannot say for certain.”

“In that case, let’s go in and find out.”

The two entered the ten-thousand-foot Buddist Pagoda together.

From the walls of the Buddist Pagoda, a colossal shadow slowly emerged, completely black, with golden light bursting from its eyes, and astonishing spiritual power fluctuations surging around its body.

Xiao Ze looked at the several-thousand-foot-tall black giant Dragon, his eyes slightly narrowed.

The power of this giant Dragon was already comparable to that of an ordinary Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign.

It seemed that the combination of the Guardian Spirit and the Floating Origin Qi had actually enhanced its power.

As this giant Dragon appeared, one layer after another of the Buddist Pagoda revealed more giant Dragon figures.

Soon, they filled the space within the Buddist Pagoda, and the giant Dragons’ golden eyes cast a cold gaze.

Qing Yanjing, however, showed no worry and turned to look at Xiao Ze.

“Do you need me to act?”

“No need.”

Xiao Ze shook his head and said, as the Source Emperor Flame burst forth, with Chaos radiance contained within the golden flames.

Boom, boom, boom!

An extremely violent roar echoed within the Buddist Pagoda, even causing this ten-thousand-foot-tall Buddist Pagoda to tremble violently.

Soon after, Xiao Ze retracted the Source Emperor Flame and gestured to Qing Yanjing, indicating for her to absorb the Floating Origin Qi.

Qing Yanjing gave Xiao Ze a brilliant smile, then flashed towards the place where the Floating Origin Qi converged.

Xiao Ze, on the other hand, refined the spiritual power left behind by the black giant Dragons.

Although Xiao Ze could not absorb Floating Origin Qi, the spiritual power remaining in these Guardian Spirits was quite abundant.

After all, the former masters of these Guardian Spirits were also Heavenly Sovereigns, so the spiritual power within their bodies naturally could not be underestimated.

As the fundamental Cultivation object of the Futu Ancient Clan, the Buddist Pagoda also contained a considerable amount of spiritual power.

Perhaps it was due to the powerful refining ability of the Source Emperor Flame that Xiao Ze was able to refine the spiritual power remaining in the Buddist Pagoda so smoothly.

Therefore, Xiao Ze did not return from the Floating Pagoda Plains with nothing, as Qing Yanjing had suggested.

Soon after, Qing Yanjing finished absorbing the Floating Origin Qi, and the aura around her became even more profound.

At least in Xiao Ze’s eyes, Qing Yanjing had already moved beyond merely entering the Heavenly Sovereign Realm and had completely stabilized her strength.

Qing Yanjing came before Xiao Ze and said gracefully to him,

“Xiao Ze, I feel that if I absorb ten more Floating Origin Qi, I will be able to step into the Spiritual Grade Middle Stage. That way, I will have caught up to you in terms of spiritual power Realm.”

Hearing this, Xiao Ze smiled slightly, not too surprised.

Floating Origin Qi was of great benefit to those of the Futu Ancient Clan.

This method of Cultivation, originating from the same source, would bring extraordinary advantages to future generations as long as its Inheritance could be passed down.

The two chatted and laughed as they headed towards the next ten-thousand-foot Buddist Pagoda.

More than a month later, in the depths of the Floating Pagoda Plains, Qing Yanjing was surrounded by black energy with hints of golden light.

Xiao Ze, standing beside her, felt the spiritual power fluctuations around Qing Yanjing growing stronger, already on the verge of breaking through to the Spiritual Grade Middle Stage.

Xiao Ze also absorbed the spiritual power refined from the Guardian Spirits, and the tempering of the second Origin branch finally came to an end.

“It’s finally complete.”

Xiao Ze muttered to himself.

He felt the spiritual power within his body surge, having already reached the Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign Late Stage.

The second Origin branch that Xiao Ze tempered was Zi Yan’s feedback ability.

The Divine Ability that evolved from it also reached the Thirty-Six Supreme Divine Abilities level.

Dragon Phoenix True Origin Art!

Unlike the Peerless Divine Power that evolved from the Woeful Poison Body.

The Dragon Phoenix True Origin Art was not a pure killing technique like the Calamity Immeasurable Tribulation.

The Dragon Phoenix True Origin Art was more comprehensive; when applied to the body, it could grant a physique as strong as a Dragon Phoenix.

The power of the Dragon Phoenix True Origin, when manifested around the body, could also form an impenetrable defense.

It could also condense into various forms, changing endlessly, forming myriad attacks.

Just like the Immortal Golden Body’s Undying Divine Runes, it was ever-changing.

As he comprehended the wonders of the Dragon Phoenix True Origin Art, Xiao Ze couldn’t help but nod.

Xiao Ze now possessed three Peerless Divine Powers: Calamity Immeasurable Tribulation was a pure killing technique.

The Zhou Tian Star Chart could be combined with a War Formation Master's methods, further enhancing its power.

And the Dragon Phoenix True Origin Art was the most comprehensive, useful for both defense and offense.

Just as Xiao Ze was comprehending the Dragon Phoenix True Origin Art, Qing Yanjing also suddenly opened her eyes, her aura having already reached the Spiritual Grade Middle Stage.

Qing Yanjing’s eyes quickly retracted their spiritual light, and she looked at Xiao Ze, a smile appearing on her face.

“Xiao Ze, I’ve finally caught up! Although my combat power is far from yours, in terms of spiritual power Realm, we can finally be considered on the same level.”

Qing Yanjing said with delight in her voice. As Xiao Ze’s teacher, her spiritual power Realm was inferior, and her Spirit Array Cultivation was also behind Xiao Ze’s.

Now she finally had one area where she had caught up.

“Actually… I also successfully Broke Through just now. I’ve already reached the Spiritual Grade Late Stage.”

As Xiao Ze spoke, a wisp of Spiritual Grade Late Stage spiritual power fluctuation slowly emanated from him.

Qing Yanjing felt that wisp of spiritual power fluctuation and was instantly dumbfounded.

“Your Cultivation speed is too monstrous talent-like! How long has it been since you stepped into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm, and you’ve already reached the Spiritual Grade Late Stage?”