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Chapter 213: Recognized by the Great Desolate Tablet

Before long, the news of the deaths of Yuan Gate's three grandmasters and the destruction of Yuan Gate spread like wildfire throughout the entire East Xuan Region. The whole region was shaken by the news. Yuan Gate, once the most powerful force in the East Xuan Region, had fallen due to Xiao Tian.

Upon hearing that Xiao Tian had subdued Di Yuanzi and summoned six Wheel-Turning Realm experts, everyone realized that Xiao Tian had become the most formidable figure in the East Xuan Region.

Following the downfall of Yuan Gate, Dao Sect replaced Yuan Gate, becoming the top power in the East Xuan Region. Dao Sect boasted two Wheel-Turning Realm experts, and with Xiao Tian's special connections, they could summon four more Wheel-Turning Realm experts at any moment of crisis. Including Xiao Tian, Dao Sect now had the strength of seven Wheel-Turning Realm warriors.

With Yuan Gate's collapse, the kingdoms that were dependent on it were overtaken by other super sects, who then supported their own chosen monarchies. Dao Sect, having destroyed Yuan Gate, reaped the greatest rewards. Many of Yuan Gate's treasures and collections fell into Dao Sect's hands.

Each of Yao Lao, Zhu Li, and Zi Yan received a Pure Yuan Treasure and several Heaven-rank spirit treasures. However, since they had other matters to attend to, Xiao Tian opened a spatial gate to send them off.

After sending Yao Lao away, Xiao Tian approached Qing Tan and Bo Xuan. Bowing respectfully, he said, "Senior, I have a request. I hope you can agree."

Bo Xuan looked at Xiao Tian, smiled, and asked, "You aren't after my Dark Ancestral Symbol, are you?"

Xiao Tian shook his head with a smile. "Senior, you jest. However, I do need to borrow the Dark Ancestral Symbol for a purpose."

Bo Xuan asked, "What do you intend to do with it?"

"I need it to eradicate a Demon King," Xiao Tian answered.

He remembered his deal with the Great Desolate Tablet: to return with two Ancestral Symbols. However, knowing the original story, Xiao Tian knew that two Ancestral Symbols might not be enough to destroy the Demon King. To be safe, he decided to acquire an additional Ancestral Symbol.

Luckily, Bo Xuan possessed a Dark Ancestral Symbol, which, together with his Devouring Ancestral Symbol and Space Ancestral Symbol, made three in total.

Before Bo Xuan could respond, Qing Tan spoke up aggressively, "Master, are you going to help or not? If you don't help, I'm not going back!"

Seeing his disciple's loyalty to Xiao Tian, Bo Xuan could only smile wryly and agree, "Alright, I'll help."

"Senior, please follow me," Xiao Tian said, leading Bo Xuan to the Archaic Hall.

In the depths of the Archaic Hall, on a vast, withered yellow mountain, Xiao Tian and the others landed gently. Xiao Tian spread his soul power, sending a message to the mountain, "Senior Stele Spirit, I have brought three Ancestral Symbols!"

"Boom!"

The mountain trembled violently, and a massive ancient stone stele gradually rose from it.

"Come inside," a deep, ancient voice echoed as ripples appeared on the stele's surface, drawing Xiao Tian and Bo Xuan inside.

This time, inside the stele, Xiao Tian noticed that the deathly aura had grown thicker, and more black spots marred the ground than before.

The stele spirit sighed deeply, "I didn't expect you to find two more Ancestral Symbols so quickly!"

"Senior, let's eliminate the Demon King first," Xiao Tian urged.

"There's no rush. I need to awaken the Ancestral Stone Spirit first. Only it can control multiple Ancestral Symbols," the stele spirit replied, sending a beam of light onto Xiao Tian.

In the next moment, a phantom figure emerged from Xiao Tian. This figure was indistinct, its features blurred, but its faint breath indicated it was alive.

The figure looked at the stele spirit and said, "Old friend, did you wake me?"

The stele spirit replied, "Yan, I need your help."

Yan nodded and turned to Xiao Tian, "Xiao Tian, summon the Qiankun Ancient Array and use it in reverse."

Xiao Tian nodded, summoning the Qiankun Ancient Array. A profound light array appeared, filled with countless intricate symbols. It expanded rapidly, growing to a thousand feet in an instant. As the ancient array activated, the space around it distorted.

Yan continued, "Use the three Ancestral Symbols as the array's core to fully activate it."

"Understood," Xiao Tian said, placing the Devouring and Space Ancestral Symbols into the array, while Bo Xuan contributed the Dark Ancestral Symbol.

"Boom!"

The Qiankun Ancient Array roared to life, countless beams of light intertwining and being absorbed by the stele spirit.

"Ah!"

A dreadful scream echoed as a small stone stele began to emit demonic patterns. These patterns were quickly purified by the array's light. Despite the Demon King's power, equivalent to two rounds of Wheel-Turning Tribulation, it was eventually subdued with the help of the Great Desolate Tablet.

When the Demon King was fully eradicated, an old figure appeared on the Great Desolate Tablet. The old man, with a head full of white hair and a kind smile, thanked Xiao Tian, "Young friend, thank you."

With the Demon King gone, the old man no longer feared being corrupted or suppressed by it. This was a huge relief.

"Senior, there's no need for thanks. I accepted your benefits and naturally have to fulfill my promise," Xiao Tian replied with a smile.

The Desolate Art was extremely beneficial to him at this stage.

Yan suddenly said, "Since you're restored now, staying here is pointless. Why not go with Xiao Tian?"

The stele spirit nodded and said, "Xiao Tian, I'll follow you from now on."

"I'll train hard and uphold justice," Xiao Tian replied earnestly, delighted by the Great Desolate Tablet's decision. This tablet, capable of subduing a Demon King, was one of the divine artifacts forged by the Ancestral Symbols' creator, holding immense power.

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Outside the Great Desolate Tablet, Xiao Tian and Bo Xuan reappeared. Xiao Tian was immediately met by Ying Xuanzi and the others.

"How did it go?" Ying Xuanzi asked, his face grave. Since Xiao Tian had informed him about the Demon King inside the Great Desolate Tablet, he had been anxious, fearing the destruction of Dao Sect if the Demon King escaped.

"It's been dealt with," Xiao Tian said with a smile, turning to the Great Desolate Tablet behind him. "Master, the Great Desolate Tablet will follow me from now on."

The tablet emitted radiant beams before shrinking to palm size and falling into Xiao Tian's hand. Holding the stele, Xiao Tian could feel the vast power within.

"This treasure acknowledging you is your fortune," Ying Xuanzi said, accepting the situation. The Dao Sect had known of the stele spirit since its founding but had never managed to subdue it. Xiao Tian's success meant he had earned its approval.

Xiao Tian handed a jade plaque to Ying Xuanzi, "Master, I'll keep the Great Desolate Art, but this technique is profound and dangerous. Only the most talented should attempt it. Selection must be rigorous."

"Understood. I'll make the necessary arrangements," Ying Xuanzi nodded.

Bo Xuan then addressed Xiao Tian, "Now that the Demon King is gone, I'll take Qing Tan and Chen Kui and leave."

"Let me see you off," Xiao Tian said quickly.

(Chapter end)

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