There were still a few days before the black market transaction. Ling Xiao and the rest had asked the mercenaries, but they were unable to find the whereabouts of Mad Monk.
However, when he heard that the Snake Righteous Sect was also looking for the Mad Monk, he immediately began to pay attention.
He absolutely could not let the Snake Righteous Sect know that he had any relationship with the Mad Monk, or else they would deal with him first.
As the black market transaction approached, Ling Xiao had no choice but to give up on the search. He had to first settle another matter for the Blazing Flame Merchants.
However, before that, Ling Xiao entered a short period of closed door cultivation.
Ever since he obtained the power of the fetus, he had achieved divine soul, and his strength had quickly risen to the middle stage Holy Emperor.
It had already been two years since he had become a middle stage Holy Emperor.
During this period of time, he had been in the Stronghold Heaven Domain, and most of the time, he had been in the Heavenly Domain. The spiritual energy and source energy here were incomparable to other places.
And Ling Xiao had the help of the three foreign objects and divine soul. Even if he did not cultivate in peace, the energy he absorbed was definitely not something others could compare to.
Under such an excellent environment, Ling Xiao had already accumulated his strength to the late stage of the middle stage Holy Emperor, and was only a step away from the peak of the middle stage.
Originally, Ling Xiao wanted to accumulate his strength to the peak, and then think of a way to advance to the next level, but this might take another year or two.
This time was already extremely fast for others.
It was just that Ling Xiao felt that he was treading on thin ice here. Without reaching the true Divine King Realm, his life would be in danger at any time.
Thus, he decided to first consume this Origin Heart Pill and raise his level.
He had originally wanted to break through to the high stage Holy Emperor by himself, and then use the Origin Heart Pill to reach the peak of the Holy Emperor in one go.
Now, he had no choice but to advance his plan.
After all, he did not know what would happen in the black market. If something really happened, he would have an additional ability to protect his life.
After Ling Xiao adjusted his condition, he swallowed the Origin Heart Pill.
The Source Heart Pill was a thirty thousand-year-old Elementary Tier Divine Medicine. It contained pure elemental energy, and it was a great tonic for Divine Kings.
As soon as Ling Xiao swallowed it, waves of pure and vast energy flowed through his limbs and internal organs. Every part of his body felt like it was bathed in the sunlight after the rain. It was a wonderful feeling.
At the same time, most of the power rushed into Ling Xiao's Five Color Dantian from his meridians.
Ling Xiao did not dare to be negligent. He immediately circulated the Deity Technique and began to digest this energy.
As his Dantian gradually strengthened, Ling Xiao's strength also began to rise.
It was also at this time that Ling Xiao's Divine Soul's power actually snatched food from the Sea of Consciousness, absorbing the Origin Fruit's power into his Sea of Consciousness, strengthening his power.
His Divine Soul and Dantian absorbed at the same time, and a bridge was gradually formed between the two. Unfortunately, it was only faintly discernible, and Ling Xiao could not tell what was going on. He only knew that it was following the Unique Divine Art of Primordial Unity and Ancient Emperor Divine Art. There should not be any mistakes.
The Origin Heart Fruit's power was indeed worthy of being a Divine Fruit of Origin that even Divine Kings needed to absorb. Ling Xiao's aura actually reached the peak of Intermediate Holy Emperor very quickly. He was only one step away from becoming a true Advanced Holy Emperor.
Ling Xiao knew that this was a crucial step, so he immediately used all of his trump cards and swept over the spiritual energy and power of origin within a radius of several tens of thousands of miles.
Outside where he was, everyone looked at the sea of power that Ling Xiao had gathered with astonishment, especially the Holy Emperors.
They felt that Ling Xiao did not look like he was breaking through to the Advanced Holy Emperor Realm, but more like he was about to break through to the Demigod King Realm. It was extremely terrifying.
"What level is this kid breaking through? How can he gather so much energy?" Intermediate Divine King Lie Xi was shocked.
Even when he was breaking through to the Holy Emperor Realm, he could not gather so much spiritual energy and power of origin! "Metal, wood, water, fire, wind.
"Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Wind, these five elements belong to him, and he cultivates all five at the same time. This kid is really abnormal, and he's not even a hundred years old. It's no wonder that First Miss, with her Fire God Physique, can contend against him. However, this kid can't be judged by normal standards. He has already condensed a body of flesh and soul, and he can even use his soul to fight. He's really a monster. If he was a disciple of our Merchant Union, then there would definitely be a place for him among the thousands of Divine Kings in the future!"
"Why do you say that, Senior Brother?
He has already condensed a Divine Soul, and the next step is the Divine King Realm. Why doesn't the Merchant Union accept a disciple like this? "Lie Xi asked in confusion.
Lie Ruyu also did not understand, "Yeah, Ling Xiao looks a bit annoying, but he has some skills. Why did Sister only let him be a Guest Deacon?
When we get back, I'll ask Grandpa to accept him as a disciple! "
"If it were anyone else, if the Old Master were to accept this kid as a disciple, that would be the good fortune he has accumulated over several lifetimes. But it just so happens that this kid is someone we can't do that for the time being!" Lie Yong revealed a helpless expression as he spoke.
"Why? Grandpa is the strongest person in the Heaven Region. Isn't he qualified to teach him?" Lie Ruyu was unconvinced.
At this time, Lie Xi seemed to think of something and said, "Is he … is he related to that clan?"
"That's right, he should be a descendant of that clan. It's just that he hasn't acknowledged his ancestors yet. That clan's strength is beyond our imagination. I'm afraid that even the Old Master is somewhat afraid of them," Ryoei sighed.
"Uncle Yong, Uncle Xi, what clan are you talking about? Why don't you explain it clearly!" Lie Ruyu urged anxiously.
"The strongest clan in our Sky Dragon Region!" Ryoei said.
Lie Ruyu's beautiful eyes revealed astonishment, "It's the Kim people!"
"That's right. Otherwise, how could our Merchant Union let go of such a monster? What a pity!" Ryoei sighed.
At this time, the Heaven Earth Spiritual Qi became a bit gloomy, forming a Spiritual Qi storm that wrapped around the place where Ling Xiao was breaking through.
But not long after, the Spiritual Qi completely dissipated, and there were no signs of Ling Xiao's breakthrough coming from inside.
This caused everyone to be especially astonished!
They all knew the effects of the Origin Heart Fruit. Even without the Heaven Earth Spiritual Qi here, it was enough for an ordinary person to break through a level.
"Could it be that something went wrong?" Everyone had the same thought.
However, when they saw Ling Xiao walk out unscathed, everyone heaved a sigh of relief.
It was just that the Divine Kings could tell at a glance that Ling Xiao's cultivation was actually only at the peak of the middle stage Holy Emperor. He hadn't broken through to the high stage Holy Emperor.
"You actually didn't break through?
Why is that? "Lie Ruyu couldn't help but ask.
The others also looked at Ling Xiao curiously. They also didn't understand what was going on. Even if Ling Xiao's foundation was deep, this was a Divine Fruit. No matter what, it should be enough for him to break through a level!
Ling Xiao spread his hands and said, "I also don't know what's going on. Maybe this Origin Heart Fruit is a little small, and it doesn't have enough energy!"
Everyone had a strange look on their faces.
This guy actually said that the Origin Heart Fruit was a little small!
Those Holy Emperors almost wanted to beat their chests and curse. These fruits were all about the same size, and the energy was all the same. Otherwise, why would it be a Divine Fruit that even Divine Kings wanted to eat?
"That's impossible. Back then, when I absorbed one, I directly reached the middle stage of the middle stage Holy Emperor realm from the low stage Holy Emperor realm!" Lie Ruyu said as she rubbed her chin in confusion.
Ling Xiao didn't expect this girl to actually talk to him in a friendly manner. He was a little surprised.
Lie Ruyu looked at Ling Xiao's eyes, and her face was a little red. She said, "What I said is the truth!"
After saying that, she turned her face to the side and didn't dare to look at Ling Xiao. She didn't know why, but she felt that Ling Xiao's gaze was lascivious, and it made her feel extremely shy.
If it was before, she would have definitely dug out Ling Xiao's thieving eyes, but now, she couldn't even muster the slightest impulse to get angry.
"Damn perverted thief, even though he has some ability, why would I be afraid to look at him?" Lie Ruyu cursed in her heart.
She didn't realize that a delicate feeling was slowly nourishing her heart.
"It's not that the Origin Heart Fruit is too small, it's just that its energy isn't enough to support your breakthrough!" Ryoei said.
Ling Xiao scratched the back of his head and said with a smile, "You can even see through this. Elder Yong's eyes are truly sharp. How about … How about Elder Yong lend me another Origin Heart Fruit? I believe that I will definitely be able to break through this time."
Indeed, the Origin Heart Fruit's power was boundless, and it had greatly benefited Ling Xiao.
However, just as Ling Xiao was about to break through, his divine soul had forcefully absorbed more than half of the Origin Heart Fruit's power, causing the Origin Heart Fruit's power to be halved.
In the end, he had no choice but to borrow the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to break through.
Unfortunately, after trying a few times in a row, he returned empty-handed.
Ling Xiao had no choice but to give up on breaking through.
Of course, his harvest was not only to reach the peak of the middle stage Holy Emperor, the strength of his divine soul had also increased by quite a bit.
After this growth, Ling Xiao could clearly feel that the battle prowess of his divine soul avatar was no less than that of an ordinary Demigod King. It was more than two times stronger than before.
Ryoei shook his head and said, "Even if I give you another Origin Heart Fruit, it won't allow you to break through to the next level. This kind of divine fruit is only the most effective when taken the first time. The second time, it will be halved."
However, even though he said that, an Origin Heart Fruit still appeared in his hand.
He then said, "You have already formed a divine soul, and the power of the Origin Heart Fruit is also very useful to it. I believe that the Origin Heart Fruit you took before was because of the divine soul, so take this one. Although it can't help him advance by another level, it will be of great benefit to your divine soul."
Ling Xiao was originally just joking, but he didn't expect Ryoei to be so generous.
However, when he thought about how the other party had the strength of a Divine King, it probably wouldn't be difficult for him to obtain this Origin Heart Fruit, so he happily accepted it.
"Thank you, Elder Yong," Ling Xiao said gratefully.
Even if he didn't need this Origin Heart Fruit, it was just right for Xianyu Ye. It would give him more assurance when he broke through to the Divine King Realm.
"No need to thank me, this is what you deserve," Ryoei said indifferently.
Ling Xiao had taught Lie Ruyu a lesson earlier. Although it was a bit excessive, it had allowed her to understand a lot of principles, and it could be said that the merit was greater than the fault.
This Origin Heart Fruit should be given to Ling Xiao, and at the same time, it could be considered as forming a good relationship with Ling Xiao!