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Upon seeing this, Xiao Ling's eyes lit up with even more joy. He immediately activated his natal talisman, drawing out all the devouring power contained within, and even mixing in a wisp of his own devoured and assimilated Void Devouring Flame Origin Aura.

As soon as that wave, which originated from the same source but was even stronger, appeared, the source of the dark, strange fire, which had already lost consciousness, seemed to have an instinctive response. It generated a strong sense of affinity without any resistance, allowing the spiritual power to slowly envelop it.

Xiao Ling could clearly feel that his own devouring power and the Void Devouring Flame were of the same origin and had a strong affinity. As a result, it was much easier for him to absorb the essence of this strange fire.

It should be noted that this is the original fire of the Void Devouring Flame when it reached the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm. Even after its consciousness is separated, its origin is still vast and domineering. Ordinary Dou Sheng would have to expend a huge amount of mental energy to resist the backlash just by touching it. Xiao Ling would naturally have to concentrate fully when absorbing it and would not dare to slack off in the slightest.

With a thought, Xiao Ling guided the dark, strange fire's essence, slowly drifting towards himself.

The next instant, he flicked his finger, and the source of the strange fire transformed into a stream of light, which went straight into the newly formed divine palace in his mind and was temporarily placed in the mental vortex deep within the divine palace.

Xiao Ling had no intention of absorbing the origin of the Void Devouring Flame on the spot. After all, this was the Soul Palace's headquarters, and it was not a place to stay for long.

Xiao Ling knew perfectly well that if he rashly absorbed the source of the strange fire at this moment, once the Soul Emperor discovered that the traces of the Void Devouring Flame had been cut off, he would definitely come looking for it.

Although even if the Soul Emperor came, he would only be easily manipulated by Zhu Kun, Xiao Ling did not intend to cause any unnecessary trouble at this moment.

His goal is to completely refine the Void Devouring Flame Origin, thereby breaking through his limitations. Once his strength has advanced further, it won't be too late to settle old scores with the Soul Emperor.

Moreover, Xiao Ling also planned to use the Soul Emperor to collect the scattered Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade from various ancient races. For now, he needed to lie low and wait for the right opportunity.

Inside the divine palace, the source of the pitch-black strange fire floated silently, merging with the palace's silvery-white spiritual energy without any conflict. Xiao Ling withdrew his spiritual energy, lightly twirling his fingertips, a sharp glint of strategic brilliance flashing in his eyes.

"Soul Emperor, I'll let you run wild for a few more days. Once I've refined my origin, it'll be time to settle accounts with your Soul Clan for all the underhanded schemes you've plotted against me."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ling immediately composed himself, his gaze sweeping over the surging black flames, a faint, cold smile curving his lips.

Without hesitation, he activated his internal energy and inhaled sharply.

In an instant, the Void Devouring Flame within the entire canyon seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, with thousands of jet-black flame pillars converging from all directions and continuously flowing into his body with each breath.

As soon as those violent strange flames entered his body, they were firmly suppressed by the innate devouring power surrounding Xiao Ling, and their violent aura quickly faded away. They were forcibly dismantled and transformed into the purest torrent of energy.

This torrent of energy surged along the meridians, cleansing every part of the body until the last wisp of black flame was absorbed into the body and completely transformed. Only then did the entire canyon return to its former clarity, leaving only a faint residual warmth of the strange fire slowly dissipating in the air.

"Xiao Ling, what about the Void Devouring Flame? Have you already taken its source of strange fire?"

Just then, Zhu Kun, carrying Zi Yan, rushed to Xiao Ling's side. Looking at the dissipating black flames around them, he immediately asked:
Xiao Ling nodded slightly and replied calmly:

"I have completely obliterated the consciousness of the Void Devouring Flame through a soul battle, and I have also temporarily stored its strange fire essence within my body. Once I return to Ancient Dragon Island and adjust my condition, I will then begin to refine and absorb it completely."

"Haha, not bad, not bad! I knew you could make it!"

Zhu Kun laughed loudly, strode forward, and patted Xiao Ling on the shoulder generously, his tone full of praise and satisfaction.

As Xiao Ling's father-in-law, his satisfaction with the team's performance was palpable.

"Once you have completely refined and absorbed this Void Devouring Flame, and your cultivation has improved significantly, even I might not be able to suppress you!"

"Hehe, Father-in-law, you flatter me. Compared to you, I am far from being good enough." Xiao Ling smiled faintly, his tone humble, and then raised his hand to beckon.

Before he finished speaking, a shimmering ball of soul light slowly floated out from the ruins of the dilapidated Heavenly Palace and landed directly in front of Xiao Ling.

The ball of light was about the size of a human head, and its entire body was pure white. A soft halo of light flowed around it, and within the halo, the purest and most incomparable power of the soul's origin was continuously emanating outward. Every ripple carried a clear and vastness from the depths of the soul.

However, beneath this pure radiance of the soul, there was a hint of eeriness.

Inside the ball of light, countless tiny black specks of light weave and intertwine like gossamer threads; these are the lingering resentments of countless beings who were filled with bitterness, hatred, and pain in their previous lives.

They were firmly bound by the power of the soul's origin, unable to break free. They could only roar and struggle silently within the ball of light, emitting wisps of faint, cold resentment that strangely blended with the surrounding shimmering white halo.

"This is the soul essence that the Soul Palace spent countless years collecting? The resentment of the living beings contained within is so heavy. It seems that the Soul Palace has truly committed countless evil deeds over the years."

Zhu Kun's gaze fell on the ball of shimmering white light, and he immediately saw through its secrets. He spoke in a deep voice.

If an ordinary cultivator were to rashly absorb such a soul essence containing overwhelming resentment, they would likely be instantly consumed by the resentment, losing their mind and becoming a madman who only knows how to kill.

However, the Void Devouring Flame can refine the resentment of living beings with its devouring power. Absorbing these sources will not affect it in the slightest. On the contrary, it can strengthen itself by doing so. It is truly a clever plan.

Xiao Ling gazed at the mass of soul essence before him and spoke calmly.
"Although this thing came from an illegitimate source and contains overwhelming resentment, making it impossible to absorb directly, I have my own method of purification. Once the resentment within is cleansed, it can be transformed into pure soul nourishment without any side effects."

Having said that, he turned his head to look at Zi Yan beside him, his eyes filled with a gentle smile.

"After purification, this wisp of soul essence will be given to you to absorb. Your soul power will definitely increase dramatically, and it will be no difficult thing to break through to the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan's eyes lit up instantly, her delicate face filled with joy. She giggled and said, "Really? That's wonderful! I appreciate your kindness, so please take care of it!"

Zhu Kun, who was standing to the side, took in the whole scene. Looking at the two people who were close to each other, he couldn't help but nod slowly, and a smile of old-fashioned satisfaction appeared on his face.

As a father, seeing Xiao Ling always thinking of Zi Yan's best interests, he was extremely satisfied with his son-in-law.

"Everything here has been taken care of, Father-in-law. Let's go back to Gulong Island."

Xiao Ling raised his hand to put away the wisp of soul essence, secretly instructing the spirit of the ancestral stone to help purify it, and then looked at Zhu Kun.

Zhu Kun nodded, a complex expression crossing his face, and sighed softly: "Alas, Ancient Dragon Island... Come to think of it, it's been thousands of years since I've been back. I wonder what it's become now. As the Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon, I'm truly incompetent."

Zi Yan immediately curled her lip and said without any politeness, "What Dragon Emperor? The current Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Dragon Clan is me! You, the old Dragon Emperor who has long since abdicated, should stop reminiscing. The Ancient Dragon Island has developed well under my leadership, unlike you back then, who left behind a mess and tore the clan apart. In the end, it was only through my efforts that it was reunited."

Zhu Kun, instead of showing any anger at Zi Yan's lecture, shook his head helplessly, forcing a smile and speaking with a tone full of doting: "Good, good, good, my good daughter is right. With Gu Long Island in your hands, it will naturally flourish, a hundred times better than when I was here."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan's face immediately lit up with a smile. She proudly raised her chin at Xiao Ling, her little face brimming with pride. Xiao Ling watched this scene and smiled helplessly. Looking across the entire Dou Qi Continent, perhaps only this little darling Zi Yan could elicit such a doting attitude from this once-mighty Ancient Dragon Emperor of the Void.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Kun said no more. With a casual tear, a spatial rift opened with a bang, and a terrifying suction force emanated from the dark spatial gap.

With a swift movement, he led Xiao Ling and Zi Yan straight into the area, speeding towards the direction of Ancient Dragon Island.

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Inside the spatial passage, the vast void turbulence surged wildly, and tiny energy storms constantly exploded from the dark spatial rifts, carrying violent power capable of tearing apart ordinary Battle Saints, and rampaging through the passage.

However, Zhu Kun was surrounded by a layer of pale silver spatial power, which acted as a solid barrier, completely isolating all the turbulent currents.

The three figures transformed into a dazzling stream of light, breaking through layers of turbulent currents and speeding away at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, without even causing a ripple.

The light streaked across the void, and the surrounding scenery seemed to rewind as if the light and shadow were being rewound, with only the unstoppable momentum remaining throughout.

At the end of the passage, the outline of Ancient Dragon Island was already faintly visible. The three of them did not slow down at all and headed straight for that familiar area.

However, just as the three of them were flying through the air, Xiao Ling and Zhu Kun's expressions changed slightly at the same time. They both sensed a powerful aura rushing out from the direction of Ancient Dragon Island and rapidly approaching them.

"Oh? Interesting." Zhu Kun raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "This aura is that of a peak nine-star Dou Sheng. Xiao Ling, is this the ancestor of the Xiao clan from a thousand years ago that you mentioned to me before?"

Xiao Ling nodded slightly, his voice calm: "Father-in-law is right, it is indeed my ancestor of the Xiao clan, who is currently residing on Ancient Dragon Island."

"That's interesting. It's been thousands of years since I've seen a powerhouse of this level."

Zhu Kun murmured something under his breath, and his speed increased again.

The three figures transformed into a swift shadow in the void, instantly approaching the figure who had come from Ancient Dragon Island to investigate the situation.

The moment their eyes met and they saw each other's faces clearly, they both slowed down.

Xiao Ling stepped forward first, cupped his hands in greeting to the newcomer, and softly called out, "Ancestor."

Zi Yan, standing to the side, chuckled and waved generously at Xiao Xuan.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Xuan first gestured to Xiao Ling and Zi Yan, nodding slightly, then turned his gaze to Zhu Kun, who was at the head of the group, and solemnly bowed in greeting.
"This must be the old Dragon Emperor of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, His Highness Zhukun. This junior, Xiao Xuan of the Xiao Clan, greets His Highness the Old Dragon Emperor. I have been staying on Ancient Dragon Island for some time now, and I hope you will forgive me."

"Haha, Xiao Ling mentioned you to me a long time ago."

Zhu Kun laughed heartily and waved his hand.

"Although I am much older than you, we are both peak nine-star Dou Sheng level experts, so there is no need to be so polite. Just call me by my name. As for Ancient Dragon Island, we are all family. You can stay as long as you want without any formalities."

Upon hearing this, a hint of warmth flashed in Xiao Xuan's eyes, and he cupped his hands again and smiled, "In that case, I shall take the liberty of addressing you as Brother Zhukun."

After exchanging pleasantries, the four of them took off simultaneously and sped towards Ancient Dragon Island.

During the journey, Xiao Ling briefly recounted his experiences to Xiao Xuan, and also mentioned that he had obtained the Void Devouring Flame Origin.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan felt a mix of emotions, but he wasn't overly shocked.

After all, Xiao Ling's repeated performances that exceeded his expectations had long since made him unsurprised.

At this moment, his thoughts were similar to Zhu Kun's. If Xiao Ling could completely refine the Void Devouring Flame, his cultivation would definitely advance by leaps and bounds, and he would probably be able to catch up with his and Zhu Kun's level in no time.

It's truly a case of the younger generation surpassing the older. Just a few days ago, he regarded the younger generation as the hope for the revival of the Xiao clan, but in the blink of an eye, they are already almost catching up with his cultivation progress. Even with Xiao Xuan's calm and composed state of mind, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

When the news spread that Zhu Kun, the ancient dragon emperor who had disappeared for a thousand years, had returned to the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, the entire Ancient Dragon Island instantly erupted in excitement.

Especially those dragon elders who had fled into the void to search for Zhukun's whereabouts back then, were all so excited to see the long-lost old dragon emperor return that they burst into tears and gathered around him.

Not long after Zhu Kun returned to Ancient Dragon Island, before he could even adjust his mindset, he was surrounded by a group of Ancient Dragon Clan elders.

Looking at the clan elders who were full of expectations for him, he felt a surge of guilt and was momentarily at a loss, not knowing how to deal with the situation.

After calming down the group of agitated Elder Gu Long, Zhu Kun solemnly raised his hand to quell their emotions and said loudly,

"Rest assured, elders. Upon my return, I will personally venture into the chaotic void to search for our clansmen who departed years ago. Even if I cannot find them alive, I will bring their remains back so that their souls may return to their homeland!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the old dragon emperor, who had only been back on Ancient Dragon Island for less than half an incense stick's time, turned around and soared into the sky once more.

Without the slightest delay, he sped straight towards the direction of the void turbulence, solely to fulfill his promise to the clan elders and find his kin who had been separated for thousands of years.

"Hehe, my father-in-law's style of doing things is really decisive and efficient, he can leave whenever he wants."

Xiao Ling watched Zhu Kun's departing figure, his lips twitching involuntarily, and he smiled helplessly.

"Hmph, I think this old guy is just too ashamed to face those elders, so he just made up an excuse to slip away."

Zi Yan pouted and bluntly exposed her.

Xiao Ling also felt that Zi Yan's words made a lot of sense, but he didn't think about it any further.

First, he met and greeted Little Fairy Doctor, Qinglin, and the two little ones, and then handed over the purified soul essence to Ziyan.

After making the arrangements, he went straight to a secluded place to cultivate and prepare to devote himself to refining the origin of the Void Devouring Flame. (End of this chapter)