bdsm-fiction 56. Strength Increases Again
56. Strength Increases Again
Another month has passed within the Beast Realm, and it's time for the busiest market again.
The Beast Realm is never short of stories or battles. In such a fierce environment, which is also where almost all the peerless geniuses of the entire Northwest Region gather, it is difficult to find peace.
New information and news are gathered in the small market, and of course, the most talked-about topic is always the ranking list hanging high in the air.
The rankings within the space are now almost fixed; the days of the rankings changing hands several times a day are over. The five major powers have flexed their muscles and dominated the entire rankings.
Since there are five major forces, the weakest of them, the Heavenly Serpent Palace, is naturally not included.
Although Yang Lingyan of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion made it into the top three, he was still squeezed out of the rankings by several people who had gained points this month.
As for Xiao Yan, who once held a commanding lead, his score hadn't changed at all since last month, and remained the same until he was finally squeezed out of the rankings.
Rumors circulated that Xiao Yan had been killed by Shi Han, while others claimed he had obtained an immense opportunity, and still others suggested he had offended Lu Zhi. Despite being within the Ten Thousand Beasts Space, everyone seemed to revel in these rumors.
Meanwhile, Lu Zhi made a strong comeback a month ago, and within half a month he suddenly surpassed Xu Yingwu, with Wan Qing taking control of the rankings.
However, Lu Mingzhe, who was originally there, has disappeared and fallen out of the top ten.
The remaining members of the Heroes Alliance, Echo Sect, Elephant Rhinoceros Mountain, and Lion Nether Sect each occupy two seats, while Lu Zhi, representing the Profound Pattern Sect, takes the lead.
As for the last spot, it belongs to Xiao Xun'er, the absolute idol of the Beast Space.
She single-handedly withstood five major forces, maintaining her dominance on the rankings. What's even more impressive is that Xiao Xun'er never sought help from anyone. Coupled with her beautiful figure, although we can't see her true face, her popularity among many is already no less than that of Lu Zhi, the number one among the younger generation.
Here, everyone is still a teenager, and everyone dreams of challenging the local power brokers of the Northwest Region on their own. However, the geniuses of the major powers are simply too extraordinary, and most people can only dream about it. But Xiao Xun'er actually took action to achieve this.
Of course, Xiao Xun'er's legend is not only about dominating the rankings, but also about her feat of beating up Lion Fier single-handedly!
Among Xiao Xun'er's fans visiting the city, there are even comments suggesting that Xiao Xun'er could defeat Lu Zhi if she had help.
Of course, in the small market where Lu Zhi was located, absolutely no one would dare to say that to Lu Zhi's face.
In the small market, Lu Zhi looked at the Xuanwen Sect member in front of him and asked, "Has there been any news from Lu Mingzhe?"
"Brother Zhe has been guarding the ruins every day, but there has been no sign of Xiao Yan," the subordinate replied respectfully.
Lu Zhi's expression turned somewhat cold as he said, "Tell Lu Mingzhe that the only one with a strange fire in this place is that guy Xiao Yan. If you encounter him, just hold him off until I get there. He won't be a match for Xiao Yan."
"Yes!" The subordinate who received the order immediately left.
Lu Zhi narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself, "Xiao Yan, of all people to mess with, you've stumbled upon the secrets of my Xuanwen Sect. You're doomed!"
The battle with Xiao Yan filled Lu Zhi with apprehension towards him. When he learned from Lu Mingzhe that the Xuanwen Sect's possessions had been obtained by someone with a different kind of fire, he was even more furious and determined to kill Xiao Yan.
Of course, Xiao Yan couldn't possibly know Lu Zhi's thoughts, because he was still trapped in the endless void.
Mingmei looked at Xiao Yan in front of her and calculated the time.
Xiao Yan has been in seclusion for a full month. She sensed that Xiao Yan's soul was in a state of constant flux, sometimes strong and sometimes weak, and knew that he was still persevering and had not been directly devoured by the power left behind by the Void Devouring Flame.
"Kid, I can't help you anymore. Whether you can seize this opportunity depends on your luck."
As if in response to Mingmei's words, Xiao Yan, whose eyes had been closed and whose aura had remained constant for so long, suddenly began to expand and surge. A powerful devouring energy rapidly spread from Xiao Yan's arm, and the battle qi in the entire space began to gather towards him.
Mingmei smiled slightly, and with a thought, dozens of medicinal herbs appeared out of thin air, constantly being crushed. A massive amount of battle qi and pure medicinal liquid diffused out from them, and were directly swallowed by the vortex on Xiao Yan's right arm.
All the fighting spirit and medicinal liquid were absorbed, but the vortex on Xiao Yan's arm actually swelled up and showed no signs of stopping.
"This kid is a bottomless pit; I can't let him suffer all the losses."
One by one, the medicinal herbs reappeared. If Xiao Yan could see them, he would painfully realize that he had painstakingly collected them all. A continuous stream of Dou Qi emanated from the herbs, only to be absorbed by Xiao Yan. Just as his storage ring was about to run out of energy, the vortex gradually calmed down. Green energy appeared at the junction of Xiao Yan's body and his Dou Sheng arm. Any gaps in the connection between his torso and arm were enveloped in green energy, and new flesh slowly grew from within. His arm and torso merged into one, becoming indistinguishable.
Xiao Yan's strength as a four-star Dou Huang began to gradually increase, and the four-star barrier was broken almost instantly, and continued to rise.
"No matter what, it's still the arm of a Dou Sheng. I wonder how many stars I can add to this kid's stats," Mingmei muttered to herself with interest.
A five-star Douhuang!
Six-star Douhuang!
Seven Stars of the Battle Emperor!
Eight-star Douhuang!
Nine-Star Douhuang!
After reaching the ninth level of Douhuang, Xiao Yan activated a powerful suppressive force within his body. The surging aura began to slowly recede, and the Dou Qi that had expanded due to the upgrade began to solidify and strengthen.
Peak of the eighth level of Dou Huang.
Peak of the Seventh Star of Douhuang, Seventh Star of Douhuang.
Seeing Xiao Yan's aura steadily declining, Mingmei was amazed. After all, many people can suppress their desires, but few are as strict with themselves as Xiao Yan.
Just when Mingmei thought Xiao Yan's level would stop at the Seven-Star Dou Huang and not move any further, Xiao Yan's aura compressed again.
A suction force appeared on Xiao Yan's right arm, with the feeling of devouring everything. The surrounding Dou Qi was completely swallowed up by the void vortex on Xiao Yan's right arm. Then Xiao Yan pressed down again, reaching the peak of the six-star Dou Huang!
"That kid is ruthless!" Mingmei couldn't help but sigh. It seems that Xiao Yan's achievement of becoming a Dou Huang at the age of eighteen was not just due to some vague good luck.
Even Mingmei herself couldn't say that she, at Xiao Yan's age, didn't have Xiao Yan's terrifying self-control.
Once his breathing had stabilized, Xiao Yan suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes. His pupils turned dark and ethereal, possessing a strange, captivating power.
Xiao Yan laughed and said, "This young man, Xiao Yan, thanks to your kindness, senior!"