Chapter 456: The Last Remnant Map*

Chapter 456: The Last Remnant Map*

Numerous powerful individuals entered various wormholes, each heading toward their respective destinations.

As these individuals gradually disappeared, leaving only Xiao Ming and Xuan Kong Zi, the latter noticed Xiao Ming's gaze fixed on a specific wormhole.

With a smile, Xuan Kong Zi inquired, "Your hometown is in the North-Western Region, right? Instead of just staring, why not take the opportunity to visit your family and friends? It won't take you much time, after all."

Turning his gaze away from the North-Western Region wormhole, Xiao Ming shook his head.

"Returning now wouldn't achieve much. I've already made arrangements for my Master and my clan there. They'll handle the necessary matters."

Among those who had gone to the North-Western Region was Venerable Tian Huo. Although his talent wasn't exceptional, with Xiao Ming's supply of pills, he had advanced to the eight-star Dou Venerate stage. It wouldn't take him long to reach the nine-star Dou Venerate stage.

Venerable Tian Huo had also taken back with him a Half-Saint level puppet that Xiao Ming had refined during his spare time, along with a specially-made spatial jade slip.

Furthermore, his partners Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin would return to the North-Western Region once the tasks he assigned to them were completed. Currently, anyone posing a threat to the Xiao Clan or the Jia Nan Academy had already been dealt with. The only exception was if the Hall of Souls dispatched a Dou Saint-level expert.

But Dou Saints were not cabbages within the Hun Clan. The Hall of Souls was merely a Hun Clan subordinate force, and the decision to mobilize a Dou Saint wasn't taken lightly.

It wasn't that Xiao Ming had no intention of seeing his Master, Elder Huo, and Medusa. It was just that he needed to visit the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe first. After all, quite some time had passed, so delaying his return slightly wouldn't matter much.

If they truly encountered a problem that they couldn't solve, Venerable Tian Huo could always crush the spatial jade slip, and Xiao Ming would return immediately.

Seeing that Xiao Ming had his own plans, Xuan Kong Zi didn't dwell on the matter. He changed the topic, saying, "Since that is the case, the decision is entirely yours. By the way, this old man has some news to share with you. The investigation you requested from us yielded some results."

Xiao Ming initially looked puzzled, but then he remembered the matter he was referring to. His expression turned pleasantly surprised.

"Has there really been progress with the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame's remnant map?"

Xiao Ming had already obtained three out of the four remnant maps of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. He only lacked the final one, which was likely held by a powerful expert within the Central Plains.

He had used the Pill Tower's resources to investigate this matter previously. After becoming the Heavenly Court Alliance Leader, he also informed Xuan Kong Zi of his intention to search for the map.

After all this time, it seemed that there was finally some progress!

"Yes, the map is in the hands of a lone cultivator in the Dou Venerate realm. Upon learning that we were looking for it, this person reached out to us proactively."

"However, I can't comprehend your purpose behind seeking the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. Isn't it widely known that every time the Demonic Flame Realm appears, it causes a huge commotion? Even if that map holds some extraordinary effect, the map in that person's possession is incomplete. The continent is vast, and gathering the remaining pieces won't be easy. Who knows, some of them might already be destroyed." Xuan Kong Zi's face, marked by numerous wrinkles, was filled with puzzlement.

Xiao Ming simply smiled in response. It was reasonable for Xuan Kong Zi to be perplexed, but he was too lazy to explain so much.

"That map holds significant value for me. Where is this person now?"

Well, in reality, it didn't hold much value for him at the moment. The Demonic Flame Realm wouldn't appear for many more years, and according to Xiao Ming's plans, he would undoubtedly be much stronger by then.

Even without the map, when the time came, having the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame in his possession would be akin to having a side dish to complement his meal. It required little effort at most.

However, since he had been searching for it for so long, it was time to secure it.

"In a few days, the Dou Venerate will come to our Holy Pill City," Xuan Kong Zi replied.

"If that's the case, then I'll wait."

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(Warning: there is explicit sexual content below. There will be a *** at the beginning and end of the scene.)

Small Pill Tower, within a courtyard.

In a spacious room filled with the delicate fragrance of various medicinal herbs, Xiao Ming lay comfortably on a sumptuous bed. His mind began to wander through the events of the past few days.

As he waited for the last piece of the map, his life rarely moved at such a leisurely pace.

He would go every now and then to advise Ye Xin Lan, who was already a seventh-tier alchemist, and sometimes to other disciples as well.

Given his current strength and prestige, he could not only mentor genius disciples. Even if they were Elders, he could guide them if necessary.

At this moment, the Ye Clan, one of the Five Great Clans of the Pill Tower, had experienced prosperous growth in recent years, thanks in large part to the guidance he had provided to Ye Xin Lan over time.

Although he never took her as an official disciple, in the eyes of many, Ye Xin Lan was considered his unacknowledged disciple.

Thanks to this, the Ye Clan's status naturally skyrocketed, attracting the envy and jealousy of many clans.

When he learned of this, he simply smiled faintly, not taking it too seriously. He felt it was unnecessary to explain. Although he had not officially taken Ye Xin Lan as a disciple, there was a certain mentor-disciple bond between them. Moreover, the Ye Clan acted wisely, and as long as they did not misuse his name for illicit actions, he saw no reason to intervene.

Suddenly, she sat up, still straddling him, her expression gradually turning seductive. "You know, as the Alliance Leader, it's impolite to leave things unfinished... and last night's activities are far from over..."

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Spoiler

As her lower body tantalizingly brushed against his member, Xiao Ming couldn't help but be amazed by this girl's seemingly boundless stamina.

The previous day, there was hardly a place in the entire courtyard where they hadn't done it, be it the living room, the bedroom, or even the bathtub. It had been an intense marathon that might have left anyone breathless, especially considering it was Cao Ying's first time.

Now, it seemed that she wasn't satisfied yet.

Recalling the simulation entry, Xiao Ming began to understand. Cao Ying indeed turned insatiable when this side of her awakened.

However, he had the energy to satisfy her.

"Awuua!" Cao Ying's sweet cry filled the room as Xiao Ming took control. He grabbed her legs and lifted her up until he pressed her against the room's wall. Her arms wrapped around his neck, her legs spread wide over his arms that held her thighs, and her mounds pressed tightly against his chest.

Her wetness was nearly exposed, her tiny undergarment barely covering it. Her slightly parted vaginal lips were visible through the damp fabric, beckoning him to dive right in.

With a hungry look in his eyes, Xiao Ming didn't waste a second. He carefully pushed aside her damp undergarment with his throbbing member, exposing her outer lips. Their usual pinkish color had turned reddish, a sign from the previous day's passionate encounter.

"This time, I'll make sure to fill every inch of you," Xiao Ming whispered, then buried his member deep within her, reaching her cervix with a single powerful thrust.

"Haaaah~" Cao Ying arched her back involuntarily out of pleasure, allowing her to taste the coldness of the wall on her plump ass cheeks and upper back. This, in stark contrast to the warmth her man was giving her as he took her body as his, created a strange and exhilarating sensation.

Xiao Ming's hips set a relentless rhythm, driving Cao Ying insane as her velvety walls clung to his throbbing member as if they wanted to drain him dry!

"Haah~ Darling~ don't stop until you make me a wanton mess of a woman~~!" She moaned fervently as she felt Xiao Ming's relentless thrusts. She was clearly enjoying every second of it!

For the next few hours, the sounds of their lovemaking filled the courtyard, accompanied by passionate moans and sultry whispers...

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It took a couple more days for Xiao Ming to finally meet the Dou Venerate. He received the final remnant map of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame from this person's hands in exchange for a nine-colored Eighth-Tier Pill.

Within his mansion, Xiao Ming's hand made a slight gesture, causing the surrounding space to quietly distort.

Then, with a flick of his finger on his storage ring, a collection of tattered ancient maps floated out, eventually suspending in front of him.

Observing these worn and ancient maps, Xiao Ming was suddenly reminded of Xiao Chen, who had been left behind in the Demonic Flame Realm within the Xiao Clan.

'Because of the incomplete maps, the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame has controlled numerous experts. It's unclear who divided the maps or even if it was the Demonic Lotus Saint itself. That wouldn't make sense, though.'

Speaking to himself, Xiao Ming meticulously started fitting together the fragmented maps following their patterns.

His speed in assembling was impressively swift. In a short time, a complete map gradually took form under his focused gaze.

As the last piece settled into its place, the assembled map displayed a simple arrangement of mountains and rivers. However, these patterns seemed ordinary, lacking a specific destination or route. They resembled a casual sketch of a landscape.

Xiao Ming didn't pay much attention to this; the map wasn't meant to be used to locate the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame.

All at once, a ball of Heavenly Flame surged into Xiao Ming's palm, encasing the ancient map.

Xiao Ming's Heavenly Flame resulted from the fusion of six different kinds of Heavenly Flames, possessing the power to incinerate mountains and boil oceans.

However, the map showed no signs of turning into ash. As the flames intensified, the patterns on the map began to brighten gradually, as if they were on the verge of breaking free.

Whoosh...

A swooshing sound echoed as the flames roared, and their intense heat caused the surrounding space to distort.

As the flames burned fiercer, the patterns on the ancient map grew brighter. At a certain moment, the map trembled, and the lines on it surged upwards, transforming into ancient characters suspended in the air before Xiao Ming.

Two moons appear at once to fill the sky.

Nine planets form at grand array on high.

The all engulfing tide gives birth.

Demonic flame descends again to earth.

"Two moons appear at once to fill the sky, nine planets form at grand array on high... This natural phenomenon won't occur for several more years."

Xiao Ming cast a brief glance at the inscribed words before directly touching the ancient map. The instant his hand made contact, the demonic lotus pattern on the map suddenly wriggled, resembling a living entity. It then transformed into a streak of lightning and shot directly into his brow!