NOVEL WEB Chapter 665: Chapter 666: Born of Dou Emperor’s Blood
Chapter 666: Born of Dou Emperor's Blood
Deep within the Endless Void, a violent surge of energy erupted. If any powerful beings were present, they would undoubtedly be stunned to witness the scene: an endless river raging furiously, transforming into water dragons that lunged toward a golden flame. Within the flames, the silhouette of Xiao Ze could be faintly discerned.
Xiao Ze's expression was solemn. While he possessed many powerful techniques, the Primordial Emperor Flame was among his strongest. It also happened to be the most effective counter to the Endless River.
"If even the Primordial Emperor Flame can't withstand this, I'll have no choice but to retreat," Xiao Ze thought.
The water dragons posed no serious threat to him. What truly concerned him were the reflections within the river the malicious figures attacking his mirrored image. These attacks bypassed conventional defenses and directly impacted his physical self, a bizarre phenomenon Xiao Ze had never encountered.
A Dark Presence Emerges
As Xiao Ze focused on the river's surface, his gaze sharpened. Among the endless malevolent shadows within the water, a singular black figure began to form. It exuded thick, oppressive black mist, even visible in the reflection.
The dark figure lunged toward Xiao Ze's reflection. Fortunately, the mirrored Xiao Ze was also surrounded by the Primordial Emperor Flame, which acted as a barrier.
Boom!
The moment the dark figure collided with the mirrored flames, it ignited as though it were in open air. A muffled explosion reverberated as the figure was consumed by the golden fire.
Yet Xiao Ze didn't feel relief. Instead, his gaze darkened as he noticed a faint black taint creeping into the flames reflected on the water's surface.
"Affecting the Primordial Emperor Flame... even if it's just a trace, this is troublesome," Xiao Ze murmured.
He glanced at the flames surrounding him and confirmed his fears there was indeed a faint strand of black within the golden blaze.
Wasting no time, Xiao Ze unleashed a torrent of golden fire toward the tainted portion. As the flames burned away the blackness, faint wisps of black smoke dissipated into the air.
"This river is more dangerous than I anticipated," Xiao Ze muttered, his brows furrowed. Removing the tainted flames entirely would mean severing a portion of his power a cost he wasn't willing to pay unless absolutely necessary.
Unleashing the Primordial Roots
Turning his attention back to the river, Xiao Ze noticed more dark figures forming beneath the surface. Their growing numbers left him no choice.
Golden energy surged from Xiao Ze as countless Primordial Roots materialized from the void. These roots, twisting and coiling like mythical dragons, tore through the river with unmatched ferocity.
Boom!
The roots struck with devastating force, creating a massive bowl shaped depression in the river's surface, spanning tens of thousands of feet. The golden explosion scattered the water upward, where it began to coalesce into a dense, intricate web.
Xiao Ze sneered.
"So, you're trying to trap me now?"
The water web shimmered with spatial energy, clearly designed to prevent any form of escape. For a typical Dou Saint, this would have been a death sentence attempting to use spatial techniques would result in being shredded by the web. Even those with powerful physiques who managed to force their way out would carry remnants of the river's water, establishing a persistent link to the Endless River.
"This is relentless," Xiao Ze muttered, his eyes narrowing.
Despite the dire situation, Xiao Ze remained unfazed. Thanks to the Primordial Tree, he always had a way out. Through the roots he had anchored in the Void, he could escape to safety at any time.
A Change of Plans
Just as Xiao Ze prepared to leave and return when his strength had grown, a notification appeared on his interface.
A smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he read the message:
[Gu Xun'er has successfully refined the Nine Tier Profound Pill. Congratulations to the host for receiving a tenfold feedback reward!]
Feeling the surge of energy coursing through him, Xiao Ze changed his plans.
"If you want to trap me, fine. Let's see if you can hold me after my breakthrough," he said, his confidence returning.
The Primordial Roots encircled him, forming a massive golden sphere that shielded him from the river's attacks.
Fragments of Memory
As Xiao Ze prepared for his breakthrough, he noticed faint soul fragments scattered throughout the void. His imperial level soul quickly discerned their nature they were shards of memory forcibly expelled from the Endless River when his roots struck.
Without hesitation, Xiao Ze formed a soul seal and began drawing the fragments toward him. The glowing particles coalesced into a chaotic mass of memory, which Xiao Ze carefully analyzed. Using a small piece of the Primordial Root, he extended a thread of his soul into the memory orb to safely extract its contents.
Moments later, scenes from the memory unfolded in his mind.
A Shocking Revelation
In one fragment, a figure in a blue robe appeared. Though the man exuded no Dou Qi, his mere presence radiated an overwhelming aura that seemed to transcend the natural order.
"A Dou Emperor!" Xiao Ze realized, his focus sharpening.
The blue robed Dou Emperor stood in the depths of the Endless Void, holding a small, fist sized orb of water. His voice echoed faintly, fragmented by the incomplete memory:
"...I'm sorry... this is... my departure..."
Though the words were unclear, the emotions in his voice regret and resolve were palpable. What the Dou Emperor did next left Xiao Ze stunned.
With two fingers, the man lightly slit his wrist, allowing streams of his blood to pour onto the water orb. The liquid absorbed the Dou Emperor's blood greedily, expanding and stretching until it began to resemble an endless river.
Xiao Ze inhaled sharply, his mind racing.
"So this is how the Endless River was created... nurtured by the blood of a Dou Emperor!"
The realization deepened Xiao Ze's understanding of the river's immense power and the threat it posed.
(End of Chapter)
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