Chapter 759: Soul Seizing

As he spoke, Xie Lingzi's gaze shifted toward Ye Yuan.

That look was as if he were admiring a work of art.

Xiao Huo continued to devour the Cang Yan Evil Flame, and gradually, Xiao Huo's form actually began to change!

The Pure Sandalwood Fire Lotus had already left Ye Yuan's body, quietly falling to the ground and continuously growing larger.

Soon, the Pure Sandalwood Fire Lotus grew to the height of a person!

Its branches gradually thickened, the lotus leaves transformed into arms and legs, and the lotus body turned into a head.

The Pure Sandalwood Fire Lotus had completely transformed into a human form!

Haha, truly did not disappoint this Emperor. After devouring the Cang Yan, the Pure Sandalwood Fire Lotus directly gave birth to a spirit and transformed into human form!” Xie Lingzi laughed heartily, as if the one who had evolved was himself.

And at that moment, Ye Yuan's aura was rapidly rising!

Xiao Huo was connected to his mind and had absorbed so much fire elemental power in one go, mixed with a large amount of yuan power, all of which was absorbed by Ye Yuan.

With this surge, Ye Yuan's realm could no longer be controlled—he was about to break through!

Haha, this kid, not bad!

Xie Lingzi looked at Ye Yuan with a very appreciative expression.

That expression was like looking at meat in a bowl, utterly greedy.

But Ye Yuan had no time to pay attention to Xie Lingzi; he was fully focused on breaking through!

Divine Journey Fifth Level!

Divine Journey Sixth Level!

Under the impact of this yuan power, Ye Yuan directly broke through two minor realms, reaching the threshold of Divine Journey Seventh Level and attaining the peak of Divine Journey Sixth Level.

Not bad, truly not bad! This kid's comprehension of the Dao is much higher than his actual realm. Breaking through two minor realms in a row, yet there is no sign of instability!

Xie Lingzi had been observing Ye Yuan's breakthrough from the side, occasionally commenting on him.

Finally, Ye Yuan succeeded in breaking through, and his entire aura surged significantly.

At this time, Xiao Huo had also completed its evolution. Now Xiao Huo was not far from the seventh rank.

A handsome young man appeared before Ye Yuan—it was Xiao Huo, who had achieved a spirit!

Xiao Huo pays respects to master!” Xiao Huo said with a childish air.

Ye Yuan laughed: “Haha, I didn't expect that coming to this ancient cave dwelling would yield an unexpected gain! Xiao Huo, no need to be so formal with me. Just like Bai Guang, call me big brother!”

Although Xiao Huo had only just evolved into a spirit, he had been with Ye Yuan for about as long as Bai Guang.

Along the way, Xiao Huo had been a great help to him.

Whether in alchemy or combat, Xiao Huo was an indispensable companion for Ye Yuan.

Moreover, Ye Yuan's ability to fight across multiple levels relied on the technique “Nine Transformations of the Primordial Spirit,” making Xiao Huo even more essential.

Thus, although the face of the handsome young man before him was unfamiliar, Ye Yuan felt a very close connection.

This... Big brother!

Xiao Huo hesitated for a moment but still called out.

Xiao Huo was now extremely attached to Ye Yuan. And he knew that everything he had today was bestowed by Ye Yuan.

If not for Ye Yuan, he might forever remain only a fourth-rank primordial fire.

Haha, good brother!” Seeing Xiao Huo give birth to a spirit, Ye Yuan was also very happy.

Heh heh, such deep brotherly affection! I never thought that after sleeping for so long, someone would deliver you brothers to my doorstep. Young man, tell me... aren't we fated?” Xie Lingzi suddenly gave a sinister smile.

The main body of the Cang Yan Evil Flame had been almost completely devoured by Xiao Huo, and its spirit was now as if drained. Xu Yan was slumped on the ground, barely alive.

But when he heard Xie Lingzi's words, he suddenly shuddered.

M... master, you... you don't want Cang Yan anymore? You... you want to seize this kid's body?

Xie Lingzi smiled faintly at this: “Heh, who knows me better than Cang Yan! Look at them—one full of youthful vigor, one a newly born spirit. Isn't this specially delivered to me by the heavens? Cang Yan, once this Pure Sandalwood Fire Lotus advances to the ninth rank, its strength will far surpass yours! So, using you to complete him—isn't that the best choice?”

Xie Lingzi looked at Ye Yuan with a beaming smile, as if he were already a dish on his plate.

Ye Yuan's expression changed drastically: “Senior, are you joking? Just now you were still helping me, how could you seize my body?”

Xie Lingzi laughed loudly: “Joking? This Emperor has no leisure to joke with you! When I dominated the Divine Realm back in the day, I was majestic and imposing. Being seized by me is your honor! Young man, you'd better open your divine soul and submit obediently, or else... the taste of having your soul destroyed is not pleasant!”

Ye Yuan said fearfully: “Ah! No, no! This junior's body is not good to use. There are so many bodies here; senior can just pick any one.”

Xie Lingzi smiled: “Kid, don't try any tricks with me! I know you have considerable skill, but before me, your skills are utterly useless! Also, your body contains extremely strong true dragon power—do you think I can't see that? Apart from having a slightly low realm, your body is almost perfect! Besides you, I don't fancy any of them!”

This Xie Lingzi had extraordinary insight and had long seen the uniqueness of Ye Yuan's body.

A strong body, high comprehension, and having taken in a primordial fire that had given birth to a spirit—this configuration was simply too perfect.

So when Cang Yan had tried to attack Ye Yuan earlier, he not only stopped Cang Yan but also pushed things along, letting Xiao Huo devour the main body of the Cang Yan Evil Flame.

The stronger this body, the more satisfied Xie Lingzi was.

In his view, this body was tailor-made for him.

Originally, according to Xie Lingzi's plan, this cave dwelling should have absorbed enough divine souls, using the formation to nourish his own soul, allowing him to recover to his peak state, then awaken and find a good body to seize.

But plans couldn't keep up with changes. The Cang Yan Evil Flame had actually broken the seal and tried to destroy his soul.

Who would have thought that the Cang Yan Evil Flame would attract so many martial artists, and by a twist of fate, cause him to awaken early.

Although Xie Lingzi's current state was not very good, he thought that seizing the body of a mere Divine Journey realm like Ye Yuan was more than enough.

Of course, if he knew what kind of soul resided within this body, he would certainly not think so!

Ye Yuan's expression changed drastically, and he said to Xiao Huo: “Xiao Huo, run!”

With that, Ye Yuan moved and was about to flee the stone chamber!

But Xie Lingzi laughed heartily and said: “Run? Once something catches this Emperor's eye, can it escape? Come, become one with me. I will take this body and once again roam the nine heavens and ten lands!”

Xie Lingzi moved and instantly caught up with Ye Yuan.

With a “whoosh,” Xie Lingzi directly plunged into Ye Yuan's sea of consciousness!