Chapter 21

As Xiao Yan stepped into the tower, a surge of energy information flooded his mind.

This tower, which on the surface appeared to be the Skyburning Qi Refinement Tower, was actually called the Zi Chen Spirit Tower, divided into twenty-two levels: the Qi Refinement Level, the Martial Technique Level, the Herbal Medicine Level, and so on, followed by a series of introductions about the Zi Chen Spirit Tower.

Xiao Yan was inwardly startled; this was the true face of the Skyburning Qi Refinement Tower. Why it appeared in this form was not mentioned in the information, seemingly intentionally concealed by Elder Zhan.

There wasn't much information provided, as if it were all being kept secret. However, Xiao Yan knew in his heart that the small tower in his hand was not as simple as it seemed.

Xiao Yan organized his thoughts, slowly opened his eyes, and saw an old man in a gray robe standing before him.

Looking at the face before him, Xiao Yan was dumbfounded and extremely surprised—Elder Yao! This face was so similar to Elder Yao, the same features, the same smile, a perfect replica. Xiao Yan's heart trembled, he steadied himself, shook his head, and knew that this absolutely wasn't Elder Yao. After a long while, he regained his composure and asked, "You, you are Elder Zhan?"

The old man nodded with a smile that Xiao Yan found extremely familiar, his face revealing a hint of mystery. He took a step toward Long Yi, who was lying on the ground, and with a wave of his sleeve, a strange energy passed through Long Yi's body, instantly emitting a faint golden light.

Xiao Yan regained his senses and began to observe the tower, noticing that it was different from the Skyburning Qi Refinement Tower.

First, it was large, a vast level. Looking around, Xiao Yan recalled the information that had just flooded his mind, guessing that this must be the lowest level of the tower, the Qi Refinement Level. The area was almost as large as the Star Platform, leaving Xiao Yan quite astonished. Then, Xiao Yan discovered that the斗气 (Dou Qi) inside the tower was clearly different from that of the Skyburning Qi Refinement Tower. It wasn't ordinary Dou Qi, but rather the Source Qi of Emperors!

At this moment, the Dou Qi in Xiao Yan's body, like when he entered the Star Platform, quickly produced a slight fluctuation, and subtly improved. Xiao Yan was inwardly amazed!

Xiao Yan's previous doubts about the tower resurfaced, even more intensely. "Elder Zhan, where does this tower come from, and why does it carry my aura?" Xiao Yan turned to look at Elder Zhan and asked. The tower's exterior was identical to the Skyburning Qi Refinement Tower, but its interior was so different. He had never seen this tower on the Dou Qi continent, so why did it come here with him?

"The tower before you is actually the Skyburning Qi Refinement Tower," Elder Zhan replied while continuing to wave the golden energy from his hand to heal Long Yi. "As for the differences you feel from the Skyburning Qi Refinement Tower and the questions you want to know, many are secrets. There are many secrets about this tower, and I can't tell you now, but I will tell you in the future."

"Why can't you tell me now?" Xiao Yan's brows furrowed in anger, extremely dissatisfied with Elder Zhan's response.

Elder Zhan looked at Xiao Yan and smiled lightly, saying, "If I told you, I probably wouldn't survive. I don't want to die, hehe. The secrets of this tower must be explored by you. You can go further inside now and start practicing. The feeling here is completely different from the Dou Qi continent."

Xiao Yan nodded, looking at the old man's face, which was very similar to Elder Yao, and it didn't seem like he was lying. He had never practiced on this continent before, and he was somewhat curious and eager. Without saying more, he moved his steps toward the center.

As Xiao Yan slowly walked toward the center, a powerful pressure directly suppressed the Dou Qi in his body, making the flow of Dou Qi much slower. However, Xiao Yan did not stop. After struggling forward a few more steps, sweat was already pouring down his face. The pressure had become so intense that he could no longer take another step. He muttered under his breath, "Damn! What the hell is this power, so strong."

At this moment, the Dou Qi in Xiao Yan's body was flowing as slowly as a snail, but Xiao Yan could clearly feel that his Dou Qi was increasing at a visible speed.

Xiao Yan knew this was a good opportunity to practice, so he slowly sat down, closed his eyes, and focused his mind. A white breath gently exhaled from his mouth, and he began to channel his Dou Qi to absorb the energy of heaven and earth. As soon as he started, a powerful energy was instantly drawn into his meridians, like a person who hadn't eaten for a long time finally getting food. This energy was crazily drawn into Xiao Yan's body.

Xiao Yan didn't know that this absorption would bring him a significant improvement. Every new Dou Di who first practiced on the Dou Di continent would experience a significant improvement, but the extent of the improvement depended on their talent and destiny. Now, Xiao Yan had entered his first practice on the Dou Di continent, and this practice might last for several days or even longer. As time passed, the crazy absorption of energy would gradually slow down.

At this moment, in Xiao Yan's dantian, there was a ball of light filled with an indescribable powerful aura. The energy from the surrounding meridians was crazily surging in. As this energy surged in, Xiao Yan's aura was rapidly increasing at an extremely fast speed.

Xiao Yan was very surprised; such a rapid improvement was something he had never experienced before, so fast that he himself couldn't believe it. Damn, this tower can actually speed up the practice!