The Finger Sword Intent wiped away, transforming into an exceedingly fine white line that instantly streaked across the sky like a white lightning bolt!
Where the sword light passed, a black line nearly ten thousand zhang long appeared in the sky, directly splitting the space, and at the same time, the sky-covering black flames above were cleaved apart in that instant.
The powerful Sword Intent shredded the surrounding black flames, reverting them to the most primitive energy of the world and merging with the heavens and earth. Around them, the Heavenly Energy surged, how much more powerful had it become in just this moment?
Zhongzhou was known as the gathering place for the world's strong cultivators, ultimately because it was the convergence point for the Dou Qi energy of the world. The Dou Qi energy was extremely dense, greatly accelerating the cultivation speed of cultivators, attracting high-tier Magical Beasts to take root, and high-quality medicinal herbs to grow. Therefore, Zhongzhou naturally became a core location by gathering the world's energy.
Here, Xu Ran had crushed the power of the Void-swallowing Flame, and this part of the world had absorbed such immense energy. Although it couldn't compare to Zhongzhou, it would definitely become the heart of the Northwest Continent.
Moreover, many profundities of Xu Ran's sword had also merged with this world, and in the future, many unique phenomena were sure to be born. After all, the many strange energies from the Divine Realm that Xu Ran possessed were not available to this continent.
With just a flick of Finger Sword Light, the Void-swallowing Flame's long-prepared mighty attack was easily shattered, leaving countless people stunned.
It is known that such a level of battle, besides the Jia Ma Empire, is sensed throughout the entire Northwest Continent.
Especially the elegance of that stroke of sword light, which caused all those who witnessed it to be in a daze. Even ordinary people were mesmerized. Some seemed to see their own life and death, others saw the cycle of the birth and destruction of all things, yet others witnessed the ebb and flow of Light and Darkness, and still, others suddenly had an epiphany and made great breakthroughs.
Today is destined to be an extraordinary day for the whole Continent.
"Dou Di, this is the power of a Dou Di,"
The Void-swallowing Flame's eyes burned with black flames as he stared at Xu Ran in astonishment.
This was the power of a Dou Di, and not just any Dou Di, but not the Tuo She Ancient Emperor!
The Tuo She Ancient Emperor was known for his command over Fire, while this one excelled in the way of the Sword.
Moreover, he faintly felt that this person's strength seemed even greater than that of the Tuo She Ancient Emperor!
After the Tuo She Ancient Emperor, another had actually broken through to become a Dou Di! And such a mighty Dou Di at that!
Even the Spirit-Devouring Extinction Array at full activation by Hun Tiandi, could absolutely not contend with a powerhouse of this level.
"The power of a Dou Di is so strong, stronger than I imagined,"
"The gap between a Dou Sheng and a Dou Di is indeed vast,"
muttered the Void-swallowing Flame, and at the same time, he felt an exhilarating aura emanating from Xu Ran. Yuan Qi, as long as one was a Dou Di, they possessed Yuan Qi, and it was a boundless and inexhaustible Yuan Qi at that.
Even an Emperor Grade Young Pill was only lightly imbued with a trace of Emperor's Qi and possessed a hint of Yuan Qi.
Such an elixir could cause countless cultivators at the pinnacle of Dou Sheng to rack their brains out trying to seize it, and now, a potent Dou Di stood right in front of him, with that scent of Yuan Qi being simply too delightful.
Within that stroke of Finger Sword Light, his innate swallowing ability swiftly detected that power.
If he could devour the Dou Di Origin, he would definitely become a Dou Di! Even if it was just a sliver of Dou Di Yuan Qi.
The Void-swallowing Flame's body erupted with countless black rocks, desperately scrabbling for the Yuan Qi that Xu Ran had scattered into the air after his recent move, and to his delight, it seemed Xu Ran had ceased to block the space around him, allowing him to devour at will.
He could feel his strength skyrocketing.
"You're a Dou Di?" Void-swallowing Flame, while instinctively devouring the surrounding Yuan Qi, looked at Xu Ran with fear.
Who could have known that a Dou Di powerhouse still existed on the Continent? How could it be so foolish to offend such a ruthless person?
If only it had formed a good relationship with such a powerful Dou Di from the beginning, then breaking through to Dou Di with his help wouldn't have been difficult at all.
"Is this the extent of your strength... It seems I overestimated you," Xu Ran murmured as he looked toward Void-swallowing Flame.
Xu Ran was already familiar with the devouring ability of Void-swallowing Flame and could feel some of the Yuan Qi he emitted being devoured.
Although it had not yet been digested, it was already very impressive.
As long as there was enough Yuan Qi, it really wouldn't be difficult for Void-swallowing Flame to become a Dou Di.
However, despite Void-swallowing Flame's powerful devouring strength, it lacked the miraculous ability of Burning Decision to fuse Strange Fires. Thus, by merely devouring other Strange Fires, Void-swallowing Flame could not become a second Tuo She Ancient Emperor.
He had almost forgotten that the Tuo She Ancient Emperor also practiced Burning Decision and through it, had devoured and fused with numerous Strange Fires. Moreover, being a Strange Fire himself, the Tuo She Ancient Emperor was very familiar with other Strange Fires, making fusion quite easy for him.
No matter how formidable the Devouring Mystique of Void-swallowing Flame was, it only focused on devouring. At most, it could fuse with three or four Strange Fires; the opposing energies of different Strange Fires would be enough to cause Void-swallowing Flame's collapse. The only answer was the Burning Decision.
Strange Fire, Burning Decision, Xuan Zhong Ruler, these too seemed to be fortunes left by the Tuo She Ancient Emperor.
When the Tuo She Ancient Emperor tore through space and departed, two relics were left behind. One was where Yao Lao obtained the Burning Decision and the Xuan Zhong Ruler; the other was the Ancient Emperor's Cave House.
"How does the taste of Yuan Qi feel?"
In essence, Yuan Qi is also energy, but it is a more advanced form of energy than Dou Qi, making it an absolute delicacy for the Void-swallowing Flame.
"Since you like eating it, have a bit more."
A vast amount of Yuan Qi surged out of Xu Ran's body, and at this moment, the aura of a Dou Di could not help but be revealed.
At this instant, Xu Ran's originally graceful and elegant figure became majestic, towering above all living beings.
This special sensation seems wondrous when spoken of, yet anyone who saw Xu Ran's stance could not help but be subdued by his figure, with admiration and fervor bursting forth in their eyes.
It could be said that after today, Xu Ran will become the idol of the entire Northwest Continent.
However, the people of the entire Northwest Continent, how could they know what the aura emanating from Xu Ran represented? If Hun Tiandi and Gu Yuan were here, their reactions would definitely be another sight to behold.
In a blink of an eye, Void-swallowing Flame's strength broke through to the pinnacle of Dou Sheng, but Xu Ran directly grabbed it in his hand.
Void-swallowing Flame, a once-in-an-era fearsome creature, was directly seized by Xu Ran and turned into a wisp of black flame with a sinister human face.
"Leftovers, go inside my body and eat slowly," Xu Ran muttered as he felt the vast energy of Void-swallowing Flame, even he was somewhat excited.
Even for Xu Ran, devouring Void-swallowing Flame would take some time.
But he was not in a hurry, the rest...
Xu Ran's gaze turned to Xiao Yan below. With a vacant look, Xiao Yan stood there dumbfounded; seeing the powerful Void-swallowing Flame subdued by Xu Ran had left him completely astounded.