Chapter 11

"Who cares? Since surpassing the Dou Di can get me back, I’ll work hard to surpass it. At least there’s still a glimmer of hope. Xun’er, Cai Lin, children, wait for me!" After being disheartened for a while, Xiao Yan slowly recovered. Over the years, Xiao Yan had experienced countless moments of despair, and his step by step journey had naturally forged a strong character.

Xiao Yan was now filled with determination. Although the chance might be one in a billion, as long as there was a goal, he wouldn’t advance blindly. For his loved ones, Xiao Yan would do his utmost to fight.

Xiong Yuan was taken aback when he saw Xiao Yan instantly regain his confidence from his dejection. Could this kid really have the confidence to surpass the Dou Di? Impossible. So many years have passed, and so many geniuses, just like Xiao Yan now, started off full of confidence, but gradually fell into despair.

Xiong Yuan didn’t want to discourage Xiao Yan, so he didn’t say much. He just accompanied Xiao Yan in gazing at the stars, chatting about old times, and talking about this world.

After a night of idle chat with Xiong Yuan, Xiao Yan learned many things that made his blood boil.

It turned out that no one had ever walked the entire Dou Di continent, and many powerful families were hidden away, undiscovered. Countless strong individuals had lost their lives while traveling, so every place on the Dou Di continent was filled with danger. No one dared to claim they were the strongest, and no one could clearly say what this continent held or what it concealed.

Even the profession of alchemist had become unpredictable on the Dou Di continent. The quality of pills had become infinite, and perhaps the strong individual before you was transformed by a pill. Pills were truly mysterious, capable of gathering the essence of heaven and earth and developing their own consciousness, which might far surpass that of ordinary people. On the Dou Di continent, even pills were not to be trifled with.

With alchemists, there naturally wouldn’t be a lack of alchemical materials. The Dou Di continent also had something like the异火 (Yi Huo) on the Dou Qi continent, but this was not something that could be compared to the Yi Huo. Even the top-ranked Imperial Flame among the Yi Huo would have no place here, giving an idea of its immense power.

This kind of flame on the Dou Di continent was called Heavenly Fire. Of course, the Dou Di continent wasn’t just about Heavenly Fire. As all things are interrelated, where there is yang, there must be yin, and where there is yin, there must be spirit.

The Dou Di continent has three wonders, three objects known as the Three Wonders. The first wonder is Heavenly Fire, the second is Ghost Spirit, and the third is Spirit Seal. These three wonders are what everyone dreams of. They might make you an overnight powerhouse standing above all others, or they might make you disappear instantly on this continent. However, these are things that can only be encountered, not sought, so the number of people who possess these Three Wonders is very few.

This night made Xiao Yan realize that perhaps what was at the peak on the Dou Qi continent might be worthless here. Everyone might have different opportunities and fates. Perhaps you are worthless today, but tomorrow you could become a hero overnight. No matter where you are, the word 'opportunity' is always present.

Here, without strength, you are just an ant. Strength is everything.

The night passed quietly, and the fiery red sun, like a shy child blushing, climbed up.

Early in the morning, Xiao Yan came down with Xiong Yuan. Every morning, all the disciples of Tianming Valley would gather in the square to practice with each other, a tradition of Tianming Valley. In the square, you could choose an opponent of similar strength to practice with, gaining more combat experience.

In the spacious square, colorful martial techniques were continuously unleashed.

"Boom, boom—" The square was filled with the sounds of battle, deafening and echoing through the sky. Xiao Yan couldn’t help but purse his lips; the sight of so many Dou Di battling each other was indeed breathtaking.

Looking around, there were no fewer than a thousand disciples in Tianming Valley. No wonder it could rank among the top forces in the Imperial State. Feeling the various auras coming his way, Xiao Yan curiously observed the various martial techniques.