This Earth Rank Middle Level elixir is originally called the "Flame Burst Pill," which indicates how fierce the fire attribute's eruption is. Now, with the unrestrained fire attribute energy, its eruption becomes even more dangerous.

To thoroughly refine the Earth Rank Middle Level elixir, it certainly takes a considerable amount of time. At this moment, Yun Xiao does not have many ways to assist Chi Yan, so he can only slowly fly back to the reef.

"If I can break through to the Early Stage of the Origin Seeking Realm, perhaps I could lend a helping hand to Chi Yan!"

Back on the reef, this thought popped into Yun Xiao's mind, and he turned his gaze to the cage beside him, which held the Spirit Devouring Beast he bought from the auction.

The Spirit Devouring Beast is a special Strange Spirit. According to Elder Mei Qian from the local branch of the Spirit Fighting Commerce, if one can refine this Spirit Devouring Beast into one's Meridian Spirit, they can gain a continuous boost of energy from its feedback.

This was also the reason the Kong Family brothers were eager to acquire it. However, in the end, it was Yun Xiao who secured it, leading to the demise of the Kong Family brothers instead.

An Eighth Rank Low Level Spirit Devouring Beast is equivalent to a human cultivator at the Early or even Middle Stage of the Origin Seeking Realm. However, at this moment, Yun Xiao did not plan to refine it directly into a Meridian Spirit or extract its spirit crystal for refining.

"Xiao Wu, didn't you say this Spirit Devouring Beast is peculiar? What's so strange about it?"

With a thought, Yun Xiao asked directly in his mind. However, he couldn't be sure that Xiao Wu would tell him the truth, as this guy liked to keep good things for himself.

"Touch the Blood Moon Jade to that Spirit Devouring Beast first, and then I'll tell you!"

Sure enough, after Yun Xiao's words fell, a suggestive voice from Xiao Wu came out, making Yun Xiao realize something, but he didn't follow the instruction to use his right palm to touch the Spirit Devouring Beast.

"Forget it, I'm afraid it'll bite me!"

Yun Xiao's eyes twirled as he gave this reason, causing Xiao Wu inside him to roll its eyes. Not to mention that this Spirit Devouring Beast had its aura suppressed by some method of the Spirit Fighting Commerce, even a genuine Eighth Rank Low Level Spirit Devouring Beast probably wouldn't cause much harm to Yun Xiao.

Xiao Wu was no fool and instantly realized that Yun Xiao understood, so it kept silent. However, there were two companions who respected and obeyed Yun Xiao that still remained by his side.

"There's nothing to hide. The body of this Spirit Devouring Beast contains the Meridian Qi of a human Peak Origin Seeking Realm expert,"

This time, it was the Dragon Summoning Tree Spirit Little Dragon who spoke. He regarded himself as Yun Xiao's son and naturally wanted to help his father. As for Xiao Wu, who proclaimed itself as a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, it was just ordinary in his eyes.

"The Meridian Qi of a Peak Origin Seeking Realm expert?"

Hearing Little Dragon's explanation, Yun Xiao's eyes lit up. In fact, he didn't know much about the Spirit Devouring Beast, only that it had a feedback ability. He hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise.

If it were just an Eighth Rank Low Level Strange Spirit, even if Yun Xiao devoured all of its spirit crystal, it likely wouldn't be enough for him to break through to the Early Stage of the Origin Seeking Realm.

As for refining it into a Meridian Spirit and later having it devour other forces for him, it was even less feasible for immediate needs. So, at this moment, Yun Xiao decided to directly refine the powerful force inside the Spirit Devouring Beast to try to break through the Great Rank of the Origin Seeking Realm.

"Xiao Wu, whether I can break through this time concerns Chi Yan's life. I hope you won't compete too hard for it!"

Once Yun Xiao made this decision, he couldn't help but glance at Chi Yan, who was still emitting a scorching aura. Feeling its aura become slightly chaotic, he finally sent this message into his mind.

Yun Xiao treats all his companions equally, even the Golden Snake Worm Xiao Wu, who often has issues with him. If the latter faced any deadly danger, he would certainly risk his life to save it.

In fact, during crucial moments when Yun Xiao faced deadly crises, Xiao Wu had also tirelessly burned its strength to help Yun Xiao overcome difficulties on various occasions, all of which he remembered in his heart.

"I..."

"Xiao Wu, if you dare not listen to Dad, I will... never speak to you again!"

Just as the Golden Snake Worm Xiao Wu was about to speak, the voice of Little Dragon, the Dragon Summoning Tree Spirit, followed. Hearing the last sentence, even Yun Xiao couldn't help but laugh. What kind of threat was that?

Yet the Golden Snake Worm Xiao Wu bought into it. As for fighting, Little Dragon definitely couldn't beat Xiao Wu, but the latter wouldn't dare to act against the Dragon Summoning Tree Spirit and was more than willing to be deferential.

"I say, Xiao Wu, why are you so afraid of Little Dragon?"

At this moment, Yun Xiao finally asked a question he had pondered over for a long time. Even though the Dragon Summoning Tree Spirit had the special effect of dragon summoning, Xiao Wu claimed to be a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, with a noble status beyond comparison. Why would Xiao Wu be so obedient to him, even showing a hint of flattery and fear?

Just like the Divine Dragon that the Long Xiao Battle God saw at Emperor Canglong Palace in his past life, it merely regarded the Dragon Summoning Tree as a resting place, never adhering to the words of the Little Dragon like Xiao Wu did.

"What's it to you?"

Facing the Little Dragon, the Golden Snake Worm Xiao Wu dared not talk back, but when confronting Yun Xiao, his proud heart as a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon suddenly erupted. He responded coldly, seemingly feeling embarrassed about the matter and unwilling to say more.

"Father, I can help it return to peak condition as a Dragon Summoning Tree Spirit, which is very different from ordinary Dragon Summoning Trees!"

This time, the Little Dragon answered the question Xiao Wu didn't respond to, and after these words were spoken, Yun Xiao vaguely understood something.

After all, compared to the Divine Dragon he saw at Emperor Canglong Palace, Xiao Wu, looking like a small golden grass thread worm, was hardly a match even for the smallest witch.

Imagine, Xiao Wu's strength might have plummeted to a nadir for some reason. Ordinary Dragon Summoning Trees perhaps lacked the effect to restore him to peak condition; however, the awakened Dragon Guiding Tree Spirit Little Dragon might be the key to his return to the summit.

"Hmph!"

This time, Xiao Wu did not retort, only snorted coldly from the depths of his soul, which was equivalent to acknowledging the Little Dragon's claim. Indeed, if it weren't true, given his status, why would he have been so respectful to the Little Dragon?

"In any case, you must not absorb too much Soul Devouring Beast energy for Chi Yan this time!"

Although knowing that after the Little Dragon had spoken, the Golden Snake Worm probably would not dare to compete with him for too much energy, Yun Xiao still gave a final reminder.

As soon as he finished speaking, Yun Xiao reached out toward the iron cage containing the Soul Devouring Beast. What he didn't notice was that, at the moment he extended his hand, a fierce and peculiar light shot from the Soul Devouring Beast's eyes, almost as if anticipating something.

A moment later, Yun Xiao's right hand finally passed through the iron cage's gap, touching the Soul Devouring Beast's forehead. Immediately, Yun Xiao felt a strong suction emanating from the creature, almost as if it wanted to drain his Meridian Qi from his body.

"Is this the talent of the Soul Devouring Beast?"

Feeling this strong suction, Yun Xiao's face showed a hint of amazement. Although he had long known the strange power of the Soul Devouring Beast, experiencing it firsthand this lifetime still made his heart jolt.

Yun Xiao even believed that if it weren't for his special identity as a cultivator, ordinary Peak Qi Seeking Realm cultivators, or even Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage cultivators like the Kong brothers, might find themselves completely drained of Meridian Qi if they rashly attempted to refine the Soul Devouring Beast as their Meridian Spirit.

Perhaps the Soul Devouring Beast thought so too. Although its power was held in check by methods from the Spirit Fighting Commerce's branch, it was assured that human cultivators of the Qi Seeking Realm rank who wanted to refine it would suffer a bitter reap.

This was why the Soul Devouring Beast had gleamed with anticipation just now. In its eyes, this boy only at the Peak of Qi Seeking Realm daring to refine it was courting death. Maybe he could seize this chance to break the chain set by the Spirit Fighting Commerce and escape to reclaim freedom.

Alas, this Soul Devouring Beast counted on everything but didn't expect this human at the Peak of the Qi Seeking Realm to possess fighting power comparable to a Seeking Origin Realm level powerhouse. Moreover, an alternate Devouring Power, far beyond what any Strange Spirit could imagine.

Whoosh... whoosh...

As Yun Xiao operated the Ancient Dragon Taming Technique, a strong swallowing power erupted, appearing to wage a tug-of-war with the Devouring Power of the Soul Devouring Beast.

Within moments, the Soul Devouring Beast's gaze changed because it suddenly discovered that the devouring might of this human at the Peak of Qi Seeking Realm seemed far more formidable than its own.

Even Yun Xiao himself hadn't fully grasped the depths of the Ancient Dragon Taming Technique. This mysterious cultivation technique, transformed by the Blood Moon Jade after rebirth, seemed slow to cultivate, yet some special methods were unheard of, even for the Long Xiao Battle God in his past life.

This Devouring Power was undoubtedly one of those formidable methods—the Soul Devouring Beast's innate secret technique paled in comparison to the casual absorption performed while the Ancient Dragon Taming Technique was in operation.

Especially when another wave of Devouring Power surged from within Yun Xiao, the Soul Devouring Beast realized its doom was imminent. But it couldn't imagine how a mere Peak Qi Seeking Realm human could possess so many techniques that left it powerless.

If other abilities had defeated it, the Soul Devouring Beast wouldn't have felt as much lamentation. However, to be defeated by someone else's innate secret technique, Devouring Power, was too damaging to its pride.

The fate of this Soul Devouring Beast is thus sealed!