Doupo: Marry a Young Doctor and Be Rewarded with Douhuang Cultivation

180: We have gained a lot and are ready to go to the ancient wilderness!Xiao Ze reached out for the floating ancient map. As his fingertips touched its surface, the demon lotus pattern on the map suddenly writhed, transforming into a bolt of lightning that shot directly into his glabella.

This sudden turn of events caught even Yao Lao, who was extremely close to Xiao Ze, by surprise. By the time he reacted, his expression had already drastically changed.

Xiao Yan, Cai Lin, and Xiao Yi Xian, who were nearby, also noticed the anomaly and showed looks of concern.

This ancient map was too bizarre; no one knew whether this strange light was a blessing or a curse.

However, Xiao Ze, at the center of the incident, only paused slightly when the strange light entered his glabella, then a knowing smile curved his lips.

His Soul Power had long reached the Emperor Realm, reaching the Peak of this world. The moment the bolt of lightning touched his glabella, he had already discerned its Origin.

This was a pure spiritual imprint, devoid of any malice.

As a Transmigrator, he was no stranger to the name “Pure Lotus Demon Saint.”

In the original story he had read before his Transmigration, this individual was a top-tier expert from ten thousand years ago, once the master of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame, and a figure full of legendary mystique.

Xiao Ze did not resist, allowing the imprint to merge into his Sea of Consciousness.

He could clearly feel a fist-sized ball of light quietly suspended there.

Just as his Emperor Realm Soul Power approached to investigate, a white light suddenly shot out from within the light ball, striking directly at his Soul Origin like lightning!

Facing this sudden attack, Xiao Ze remained as steady as Thunder Mountain.

The depth of an Emperor Realm Soul was immense; almost the instant the white light shot out, an invisible Soul barrier had already formed.

The seemingly sharp white light struck the barrier, sinking like a stone into the sea, without even a ripple, and was completely assimilated by Xiao Ze’s Soul Power.

The moment the white light entered his body, Xiao Ze’s eyes flickered slightly, then returned to normal. He slowly opened his eyes, but a profound depth, as if seeing through everything, was added to his brows.

“Young Friend Xiao Ze, how are you?” Yao Lao hurried forward, asking with concern.

“I’m fine,” Xiao Ze waved his hand, his tone calm and unperturbed. “It’s just a spiritual imprint left by the Pure Lotus Demon Saint. There’s no malice, and it will greatly benefit me in subduing the Purification Lotus Demon Flame in the future.”

“Pure Lotus Demon Saint?” Yao Lao paused slightly, then fell into contemplation. He sat on a nearby stone, his brows tightly furrowed, as if recalling something.

Seeing his demeanor, Xiao Yan and the others did not speak, but waited quietly.

About ten minutes later, Yao Lao slowly raised his head, his gaze fixed on Xiao Ze, his tone tinged with awe: “If I’m not mistaken, this Pure Lotus Demon Saint was a top-tier expert from ten thousand years ago, and he was also the master of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame! It is said that in that era, he was known as the expert closest to a Dou Di!”

“Closest to a Dou Di…” Xiao Yan repeated in a low voice, his heart filled with shock.

Xiao Ze, however, understood; this information was consistent with what he already knew.

He listened impassively, waiting for Yao Lao to analyze the path ahead.

“So, this thing in your glabella was left by the Pure Lotus Demon Saint?” Yao Lao asked.

“Precisely,” Xiao Ze nodded. “Within this imprint, there are some of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint’s insights and methods for controlling the Purification Lotus Demon Flame. With it, my confidence in subduing the Demon Flame has increased by several points.”

The advantage of an Emperor Realm Soul was fully demonstrated at this moment. For others, it might take a long time to decipher the information in the imprint, but Xiao Ze had almost instantly assimilated it.

At this point, further speculation was useless.

Xiao Ze composed himself, already having a plan in mind. “With this spiritual imprint, I can prepare in advance for the arrival of the Demon Flame three years from now.”

Yao Lao’s expression also became serious upon hearing this: “Young Friend Xiao Ze is absolutely right. The power of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame is such that even I, in my current state, would only be reduced to a fire slave if I encountered it.”

He paused, then continued: “However, for you, the situation is completely different. You are already a Seven-Star Dou Saint, and you have an Emperor Realm Soul. At this Realm, you possess the absolute qualification to directly contend with and attempt to subdue the Purification Lotus Demon Flame.”

“Indeed,” Xiao Ze nodded. He had absolute confidence in this.

A Dou Saint’s body, impervious to all Laws, was sufficient to withstand the burning of the Demon Flame.

An Emperor Realm Soul could firmly suppress the Demon Flame’s sentience, making it difficult to resist.

“But this doesn’t mean you can be complacent,” Yao Lao’s tone shifted. “The Purification Lotus Demon Flame is, after all, one of the top three on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Its Origin is profound, and completely subduing it will be no easy task.”

“During these three years, what you need to do is consolidate your Realm, familiarize yourself with the power of a Dou Saint, and, with the help of this imprint left by the Pure Lotus Demon Saint and your Emperor Realm Soul, minimize the Demon Flame’s rejection as much as possible.”

“And the Bodhi Ancient Tree will be your best helper.” A glimmer of hope flashed in Yao Lao’s eyes. “If you can obtain the bodhi heart, it will not only help you comprehend Laws and stabilize your Realm, but the pure Saint Qi it contains is also a treasure for resolving the Demon Flame’s hostility and enhancing your Soul Realm. With it, and your Emperor Realm Soul, subduing the Demon Flame can almost be said to be a sure thing!”

“bodhi heart…” Xiao Ze mused.

He knew this was currently the best option.

Although the Desolate Ancient Domain was perilous, for him, a Dou Saint, the level of danger had greatly decreased.

“If it were easy, then the bodhi heart wouldn’t be so precious,” Yao Lao chuckled.

“However, you are not without advantages. You are now a Dou Saint and possess an Emperor Realm Soul, enough to deal with most of the dangers in the Ancient Domain.”

“Moreover, once the news of the Bodhi Ancient Tree’s emergence spreads, the major forces of the Central Plains will surely flock to it. At that time, the Desolate Ancient Domain will truly become a place where Dragons contend. Whether one can seize the bodhi heart will depend on their respective Opportunity and strength.”

Xiao Ze nodded slightly, a flicker of determination in his eyes.

Refining the Purification Lotus Demon Flame was his predetermined goal. For this, any difficulty had to be overcome.

“However, before heading to the Desolate Ancient Domain, I need to return to the Xiao Clan on Thunder Mountain first.” Xiao Ze’s tone shifted as he looked at Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian. “I need to go back and arrange some clan affairs and prepare some necessary items for you two to enter the Ancient Domain.”

Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian exchanged glances, both nodding in understanding.

Yao Lao and Xiao Yan also understood Xiao Ze’s meaning. Xiao Yan spoke, “Then my teacher and I will return to Starfall Pavilion first to gather our forces. How about we meet at ‘Wild Town’ on the outskirts of the Desolate Ancient Domain?”

“Good idea,” Xiao Ze agreed. “Wild Town is a necessary passage to enter the Desolate Ancient Domain, where various forces gather and information is well-circulated. We’ll meet there, then delve deeper into the Ancient Domain together.”

“That’s how it should be!” Yao Lao responded.

With the plan set, the group no longer hesitated. Xiao Ze looked at Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian, saying gently, “Let’s go.”

Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian nodded, standing on either side of Xiao Ze. The space around Xiao Ze subtly distorted, and with the two women, he instantly vanished from the spot.

Watching the three depart, Yao Lao said to Xiao Yan, “Xiao Yan, we should also head back. This trip to the Desolate Ancient Domain will be a crucial battle that will determine the future pattern.”

Xiao Yan nodded heavily, his eyes filled with determination.