Chapter 451: Yin-Yang Twin Flame

Chapter 451: Yin-Yang Twin Flame

"Hoo..."

A breath laden with dense energy flowed out from Xiao Ming's throat, gradually condensing into liquid form as it descended. Upon contact with some icy stones, they began to shimmer and turn crystal-like, resembling jade.

"Congratulations on breaking through to the two-star Dou Saint."

Seeing Xiao Ming cease his actions, the two groups of people in the sky swiftly approached, extending their greetings with cupped fists and hearty laughter.

Since enmity couldn't be fostered, it was only natural to foster goodwill. Establishing some familiarity would be beneficial, given the rarity of true Dou Saints on the Dou Qi continent.

In response to their congratulations, Xiao Ming merely gave a cold smile. He clenched his fist, thanks to his formidable soul power, their underlying malice moments ago didn't escape his notice.

Though he had no fear of potential attacks and these individuals had yet to commit any harm, his mood remained far from comfortable.

The torn clothes resulting from his breakthrough had reformed into a new set on his skin earlier. At his level, a mere thought could transform Dou Qi into anything imaginable.

He casually said with a detached tone, "It's thanks to you guys not sneaking up on this Saint, isn't it this Saint who should be thanking you instead?

"This!"

The strong members of the Ice Dragon Scorpion Clan and the Fire Toad Palace couldn't help but change their expressions. They hadn't anticipated that this Dou Saint before them would perceive their prior ill intentions.

However, it wasn't entirely their fault. Who wouldn't harbor such thoughts when someone was breaking through alone? Such an atmosphere was pervasive across the Dou Qi continent.

Furthermore, they hadn't actually done anything. Was it necessary to hold a grudge?

Though dissatisfaction brewed within them, they refrained from saying much. Instead, they offered forced smiles and replied, "Sir, we were drawn merely by the aura of your breakthrough and had no intention of acting..."

There was no other option but to smile!

The person before them was a two-star Dou Saint, while the strongest within their own group was only an intermediate one-star Dou Saint. Additionally, there was another at the initial one-star Dou Saint stage affiliated with the Fire Toad Palace.

Not everyone possessed the ability to fight beyond their rank.

Confronting many against a few wasn't a viable strategy either. If a genuine battle erupted, the strength of a two-star Dou Saint could quickly deal with several Half Saints. The remaining one-star Dou Saints probably wouldn't endure for long.

"Although the Heavenly Flame conflicts with our clan's attributes, coincidences happen, and I naturally wouldn't let it go to waste. I sealed it, thinking I might exchange it with someone else in the future," the strong member of the Ice Dragon Scorpion Clan explained.

Xiao Ming nodded in understanding. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, unsure whether the luck of the Ice Dragon Scorpion Clan's strong member was good or bad.

In a way, his luck was good as he had chanced upon a rare Heavenly Flame, an item highly sought after by Alchemists.

However, due to the conflicting attributes, he couldn't refine it. Seeing how securely it was sealed, the Yin-Yang Twin Flame probably didn't contain much energy.

Of course, the item now belonged to him. Whether the person's luck was good or bad was another matter. Nonetheless, his own luck was undeniably good.

With these thoughts in mind, Xiao Ming made a gesture, causing the jade box from the Fire Toad Palace and the Ice Dragon Scorpion's sealed flame to appear before him.

Without even glancing at the jade boxes, Xiao Ming directly collected them with a wave of his hand. He then broke the seal of the Heavenly Flame.

'As expected, it's quite weak, only at the low-star Dou Ancestor stage.'

Sensing the aura emanating from the Yin-Yang Twin Flame, Xiao Ming shook his head, but his disappointment was limited due to his prior expectations.

With a quick movement, he swallowed the flame, which was then refined by the "Spirit."

Seeing Xiao Ming's relatively content expression, the members of the Ice Dragon Scorpion Clan cautiously inquired, "Sir, does this mean we can leave now?"

Xiao Ming glanced at them and casually nodded.

"You certainly can. Remember to be more cautious the next time. Not everyone is as forgiving as this Saint."

Considering the Heavenly Flame's value, he didn't feel like dwelling on their previous offense.

It was quite exhausting to be constantly fighting and killing.

Seeing Xiao Ming's nod, the group's faces brightened. Without waiting for Xiao Ming to say anything more, they immediately ruptured the space and left the area, afraid that he might change his mind in the next instant.

Soon, Xiao Ming couldn't sense their presence anymore.

After the group left, he looked up at the sky. The weather in the Fallen Spirit Ice Source was relatively good today; it wasn't snowing, and the blazing sun hung high in the sky.

After identifying the direction based on the sun, Xiao Ming casually waved his hand, tearing open a spatial rift and stepping through.