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Chapter 504: Ancient Devouring Insects

After Xiao Ze and Xun'er left, the ancient races lingering in the second layer of the Heaven Tomb sensed the battle subsiding. Some brave individuals approached the battlefield. A group of four arrived at the newly formed basin, led by a young man in green robes with a strong and restrained aura.

Gu Qingyang looked around the basin, sensing the lingering energies. He couldn't help but reach out and grasp the air, a faint trace of lightning appearing and tingling his fingers, making him smile slightly.

"This lightning... it's definitely him!"

"Incredible talent, reaching true Dou Sheng at such a young age, and it seems he has been in this realm for a while."

"Big brother, can you tell how many stars his Dou Sheng rank is?" asked a man in silver robes, feeling the remnants of the terrifying energy.

Hearing the question, the other two also showed curiosity about Xiao Ze's strength.

"Judging from the battle fluctuations earlier, he must be at least above two-star Dou Sheng. However, compared to the mid-level Dou Sheng elders in our clan, there is still a gap. He probably hasn't reached four-star Dou Sheng yet," Gu Qingyang said seriously, making the others gasp.

"Above two-star Dou Sheng!"

Considering the increasing difficulty of advancing in the Dou Sheng realm, Xiao Ze's current strength implied that he had likely reached Dou Sheng quite some time ago.

The man in silver robes shook his head with a bitter smile, "Before entering the Heaven Tomb, Elder Gu Lan told us to ensure Xun'er's safety. Now it seems that if she's with Xiao Ze, we would be just extras in any danger."

His words left the group silent for a moment. Gu Qingyang then spoke, trying to lift their spirits, "This means we should work even harder to improve. Reaching such heights requires not just talent but relentless effort."

"Even with the Xiao clan's dwindling bloodline, he's still achieved Dou Sheng. It takes talent, opportunity, and hard work."

"We have the advantage of Dou Emperor bloodlines. We can close the gap with him more easily than others."

"Entering the Heaven Tomb is a rare opportunity. Don't waste it."

Gu Qingyang's words were meant to address the blow to their confidence. In the ancient races, they were used to looking down on ordinary people, not the other way around. But the reality in front of them was undeniable.

The others, hearing Gu Qingyang, smiled wryly.

"Brother, you underestimate us. We won't lose our drive just because of one exceptional talent."

Gu Qingyang shook his head, "That's good to hear. There are always stronger people out there. These monsters aren't comparable to us."

The group discussed their plans and decided to head to the third layer, where the training environment would be even better. They initially planned to stay longer in the second layer to hunt lone nine-star Dou Zun energy bodies. But now, advancing to the third layer seemed more beneficial.

Meanwhile, Hun Li reached the site of Hun Duan's fall. Staring at the shattered ground, he swallowed hard.

Even Elder Hun Duan couldn't handle Xiao Ze? What level of strength does that guy have?

Hun Li hesitated. He knew there were Soul Clan Dou Sheng energy bodies in the third layer but doubted they could defeat Xiao Ze. As he gazed at the shattered land, a trace of fear crept into his heart.

Facing an overwhelmingly powerful enemy could instill fear even in a ruthless person like Hun Li. He's ruthless but not foolish. Attacking Xiao Ze would be futile, possibly ending in his own destruction.

Hun Li hesitated, lingering. In truth, by not decisively heading to the third layer, he had already made his choice.

...

In the deepest part of the third layer of the Heaven Tomb, an ancient tombstone stood silently in the dark. From within, hearty laughter echoed.

"Hahaha! Finally, our Xiao clan has produced another outstanding talent! A two-star Dou Sheng defeating a three-star Dou Sheng at such a young age!"

A faint green-robed figure laughed heartily, his tone filled with joy and relief. Since Xiao Ze entered the Heaven Tomb, he had sensed his presence, and Xiao Ze's strength far exceeded his expectations. Even he couldn't compare at the same age.

The figure once sensed a three-star Dou Sheng from the Soul Clan and thought he might have to break through the Heaven Tomb's suppression to rescue the Xiao clan descendant. But the outcome was a pleasant surprise. Now, he eagerly anticipated meeting this descendant.

"To master the Black Demon Lightning, feared even by Dou Shengs, I must say, I'm very curious about his journey to power."

Meanwhile, Xiao Ze and Xun'er reached the entrance to the third layer, looking at the solid energy barrier exuding immense pressure.

"Xiao Ze, this is the entrance to the third layer. Since the ancient races discovered the Heaven Tomb, this entrance has always been solidified and unique," Xun'er explained, seeing Xiao Ze's curious expression.

Xiao Ze placed his hand on the solid energy barrier. He was intrigued by the ancient devouring insects, a unique type of magical beast that could devour anything and secrete pure energy.

If used well, they could serve as excellent converters of world energy. However, unchecked devouring often leads to destruction.

(End of Chapter)

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