Ascending to the Ninth Order was to treat the body as a whole and temper it at the same time, to achieve the fusion of the body and essence, and to temper it to a certain extent.
One had to complete a stage and undergo a qualitative change to complete one round of tempering.
The energy of the Earth Flame Lotus was of the fire attribute. It could burn the entire body and temper the excess impurities, causing the body to transform.
The Earth Flame Lotus was indeed a Stage Nine treasure. Once he swallowed it, his body began to heat up and the impurities were expelled continuously!
However, the situation quickly exceeded Ou Shaotian's expectations.
His foundation was too strong!
In less than an hour, Ou Shaotian had finished eating the Earth Flame Lotus. Not a single lotus seed was left behind. The energy of the Earth Flame Lotus had also been absorbed by him.
However, he did not succeed in advancing to Stage Nine.
Character: Ou Shaotian
Realm: Stage Eight, Level 9
Innate Spirit: Purple Gold Black Tortoise
God Source Power: Massive
Contractual Spiritual Pet: Red Koi, Little Vine
Weapon: God-Slaying Saber, Dragon Cry Bow
Main Cultivation Technique: Immemorial Divine Body (Ninth Transformation), Extreme Physical Conditioning Technique (First Time Tempering 10%)
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"Oh my god. Others only need one Earth Flame Lotus to advance to Stage Nine, but I've only tempered 10%!"
After looking at his attributes interface, Ou Shaotian was tongue-tied. This was too exaggerated!
At this rate, he still needed nine more treasures similar to the Earth Flame Lotus to complete the breakthrough. The consumption of resources was too terrifying!
Fortunately, although he did not advance to Stage Nine, the 10% tempering had increased Ou Shaotian's combat strength by quite a bit.
His God Source Power was originally more than nine million, but now it had exceeded ten million. It used to be a small river, but now it was a big river!
"Fortunately, it's not a loss. Although it's only 10%, I should have some initial combat strength of Stage Nine!"
Ou Shaotian felt his own strength and heaved a sigh of relief.
This strength was considered the weakest Stage Nine, but no matter what, he still had some ability to survive against a Stage Nine.
At least it would not be like before, where the other party's domain attack had seriously injured him!
After closing the array formation in the backyard, Ou Shaotian came out of seclusion.
With a flash, he left the world of gates and appeared in the captain's bedroom of the fishing boat clone. He then opened the door and walked out.
Not long after he came out, Xuanyuan Zhantian came out with a joyful expression.
"Shaotian, I've broken through! I'm finally at the Ninth Stage!"
Xuanyuan Zhantian said excitedly.
Who would have thought that he would reach the ninth rank so easily? He could apply for a promotion after returning to the Archaion Sect.
"Not bad, continue to work hard!"
Ou Shaotian said happily.
"Eh, that's not right. Why are you still at the eighth rank? Didn't you eat the Earthvein Fire Lotus?"
Suddenly, Xuanyuan Zhantian felt that something was wrong.
"Yes, I have. However, my foundation is too strong, and my tempering progress is only at 10%. I need at least nine Earthvein Flame Lotuses to break through!"
Ou Shaotian said gloomily.
"Oh my god, how many times have you tempered before?"
Xuanyuan Zhantian said in shock.
An entire Earthvein Flame Lotus was only at 10%. How strong was the foundation of his physical body? It was simply unbelievable!
"Hehe, the number of times I tempered before was a little higher, but it's not much!"
Ou Shaotian said with a chuckle.
He had never bragged about his extreme tempering to anyone. It was not because he was afraid of exposing it, but mainly because he was afraid of hurting others.
"Forget it. Since I'm at the ninth rank now, I'll help you search for treasures. After finding treasures, I'll be in charge of luring the monsters while you'll be in charge of snatching the treasures!"
Xuanyuan Zhantian shook his head and did not ask any more questions. Instead, he planned to help Ou Shaotian search for treasures.
He was only able to reach the ninth rank because of Ou Shaotian's help. Naturally, he would not be stingy and would take the risk to lure the monsters.
"Haha, thank you very much!"
Ou Shaotian laughed. Then, with a thought, the fishing boat clone lurking at the bottom of the sea began to move again.
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In the following three months, Ou Shaotian led Xuanyuan Zhantian to search for treasures at the bottom of the Fiery Sea. They found quite a number of treasures.
However, there were only two ten-thousand-year-old elixirs that had reached the ninth rank. Moreover, their grades were slightly lower. However, they were of precious quality and not rare quality.
Although he did not consume them, Ou Shaotian estimated that he would need nine rare grade 9 treasures. If they were of precious quality, he would probably need more.
At noon, Ou Shaotian and Xuanyuan Zhantian were fishing and searching for treasures at the bottom of the sea. Suddenly, there was a huge commotion in the distance.
The surface of the sea became turbulent. In an instant, the calm surface of the sea was broken. It was as though the god of the sea was enraged. It became extremely terrifying.
Not long after, a huge whirlpool appeared. However, it was different from ordinary whirlpools. After the whirlpool appeared, it actually devoured everything around it.
Large amounts of seawater and spiritual fishes that were nearby were constantly devoured.
"What's going on?"
Ou Shaotian drove the fishing boat avatar and floated to the surface. In the end, he simply flew into the air and stared at the whirlpool in the distance with his mouth agape.
"This is the whirlpool that connects to the Void Fiery Domain. It should be completely connected. If I report it to the sect, I will be rewarded with a large number of points. Do you want to do it or should I?"
Xuanyuan Zhantian asked.
"You do it. When we return, you will be promoted to an elder. This should be a great contribution for you!"
"Alright!"
Xuanyuan Zhantian nodded and did not decline. He immediately recorded a video and uploaded it to the Archaion Sect's official website. The Primordial Array Spirit immediately sent a video request.
"Xuanyuan Zhantian, right? Start the video immediately!"
The Primordial Array Spirit's voice sounded from Xuanyuan Zhantian's pro-disciple token.
"Hello, Lord Array Spirit. The live video has started. This is something that Ou Shaotian and I discovered together. I will record the video and inform you!"
Xuanyuan Zhantian said as he started the live video. He did not take the credit for himself. Instead, he brought Ou Shaotian along.
"Very good. You guys stay there and pay attention to your safety. Our people will arrive soon. You will be rewarded when we return!"
The Primordial Array Spirit said with satisfaction after confirming the authenticity of the video through the live broadcast.
Then, it sent the video to Sect Leader Yang Yaori. It did not need to worry about the rest.
"Thank you, Lord Array Spirit!"
Ou Shaotian and Xuanyuan Zhantian thanked it in unison.
The pro-disciple token had a positioning function. This function could only be checked by the higher-ups. Naturally, the Primordial Array Spirit could also check it.
Therefore, the Primordial Array Spirit did not need to ask to know the location.
At the same time, the higher-ups of the Archaion Sect were also shocked. A new entrance to the Spirit Domain had appeared, and it was discovered by their people first.
They had to seize the opportunity first. If they did it well, they might be able to monopolize the Spirit Domain!
Other things aside, there were countless natural treasures in the Spirit Domain. If the news spread, it would quickly attract a large number of forces to fight over it.
The most important thing was that the Fire Spirit Domain was located in the Flame Sea, which was rich in natural treasures.