Fights Break Sphere: Purple Thunder Emperor

Chapter 370 He died, but not quite dead!
The atmosphere inside the main hall was extremely heavy.

Hun Xuzi's expression was uncertain, his gaze fixed on the drop of purple-gold blood on Xiao Bai's head. No matter how he looked at it, the strange aura did not seem fake.

Even Gu Yuan and his family patriarch did not have the ability to fake it.

As Yao Lao and Xiao Yan watched the two facing off in the air, they felt the tense atmosphere and even their breathing became slightly shallow.

Xiao Bai, whom I used to think I knew very well, now seemed so unfamiliar.

Nine-Star Peak Battle Saint!

He actually managed to summon two of these legendary powerhouses?!
This completely overturned their previous understanding and gave them a great psychological shock.

But what they didn't know was that Xiao Bai, who was in mid-air at this moment, although he seemed calm on the surface, was actually sweating profusely on his back.

He knew that he was walking a tightrope at this moment, and if he was not careful, he would fall into an abyss of no return.

If it weren't for Hun Xuzi threatening Yao Lao, he would never have taken this risky step.

This move seems very threatening, but it's easy to see through.

After all, Zhu Kun was still trapped in Tuoshe Cave and couldn't get out at all, which was the fatal flaw in his move.

Xiao Bai was gambling that Soul Void Master wouldn't dare to gamble with him, gambling that he wouldn't summon the Soul Emperor!
The Soul Emperor only has eyes for becoming an emperor. For this, he can kill anyone in the world. Conversely, he can also endure everything for this goal.

On the surface, he is not an obstacle to the emperor's ascension to the throne. On the contrary, killing him would only add uncertainty to the plan.

This is also the basis of his confidence in making this bet.

"Ah"

Suddenly, Hun Xuzi chuckled, and the black chains binding Yao Lao instantly vanished.

"Young friend Xiao Bai, you flatter me. I was just joking."

The coldness on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a kind smile:

"How could my Soul Clan do such a thing? I was merely testing your character, young friend!"

Xiao Bai secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but his expression remained unchanged, still cold and indifferent as he said:

“Senior’s joke is not funny at all.”

He couldn't possibly back down immediately after Hun Xuzi offered him a way out, since he now had his own 'confidence'.

If Hun Xuzi's tone were even slightly 'friendly,' he would immediately put on a smiling face, which would definitely arouse the old man's suspicion.

Seeing his reaction, Hun Xuzi's eyes flickered, and he laughed loudly:
"Haha, it was my oversight."

As he spoke, he reached out and grabbed the token from before, squeezing it lightly in his hand a few times, and the token instantly changed its appearance.

With a wave of his hand, the jet-black token flew towards Xiao Bai:
“Young friend, you are quite special. The previous token was not quite suitable for you. Please accept this token. In the future, when you see people from the Soul Palace, show it to them and they will know your identity.”

Upon receiving the token, Xiao Bai noticed that it contained no text, only an image of a grand hall. Although he didn't know what it represented, he didn't bother to ask and simply put it away.

Seeing that he accepted the token, Hun Xuzi glanced deeply at the drop of blood on Xiao Bai's head, his expression returning to calm:

"The matter is settled for today, so I will not disturb you any longer."

As he finished speaking, his figure began to fade away.

"correct."

Just before disappearing, Hun Xuzi suddenly spoke again.
"If you have time, young friend, you can visit the Soul Hall headquarters. I'm sure you'll find their collection interesting."

Xiao Bai smiled slightly: "I will definitely visit when I have the chance."

"Haha, good! I look forward to seeing you again."

Amidst laughter, Hun Xuzi's figure completely disappeared from the main hall.

Seeing this, the people in the hall breathed a sigh of relief. This person's cultivation was extremely strong, and his actions were unscrupulous, making them feel extremely oppressed, as if they would die if they were not careful.

The old doctor looked at Xiao Bai with a complicated expression. His lips trembled a few times, but in the end he didn't say a word, burying the word of gratitude in his heart.

Turning to look at Xiao Yan, he waved his hand, and the few strange flames that had remained in place floated in front of Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan struggled to his feet and drew the strange fire into his body, his complexion regaining some color.

"Brother Bai."

He immediately looked at Xiao Bai, who was standing motionless in the void, only to find that he had simply waved his hand, interrupting what Xiao Bai was about to say.

Then, he slowly absorbed the essence blood from the top of his head into his body, and the bright purple-gold light in the hall slowly disappeared.

At that moment, two sounds of air being pierced rang out.

Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian had been standing outside the hall for a long time, but the Wuliang Hall remained sealed off, and they couldn't get in at all.

The moment the seal was lifted, they immediately entered the main hall.

"Xiao Bai!"

"noob!"

The moment the two women entered the hall, their gazes fell on Xiao Bai. They knew this man so well that they immediately saw through his strange behavior.

She darted forward and supported him on either side, only to find that the lining of his shirt on the back was already soaked with sweat, and her eyes widened in surprise.

"nothing!"

Facing two pairs of worried eyes, Xiao Bai casually patted their arms, calmly turned around, and sat down on the head seat in the hall.

He dared not relax now. With Hun Xuzi's soul power, if he were to observe secretly, no one here would be able to sense him. Even with his Heavenly Heart Sensing ability, he dared not be careless, after all, the difference in cultivation level was too great.

"You two go first!" Xiao Bai glanced at Xiao Yan and Yao Lao, and seeing that they were unharmed, he waved his hand.

He needs some time to calm down and think carefully about what to do next.

Don't be fooled by the fact that he just forced Hun Xuzi, a Seven-Star Dou Sheng, to retreat; only he knows how dangerous it was before!

Moreover, now that Zhu Kun has been exposed to the Soul Clan, if this arouses the interest of the Soul Emperor and he comes to watch him, then things will get really interesting.

Seeing Xiao Bai deep in thought, Xiao Yan and the others felt a hint of worry in their eyes. Although they had many questions, they knew that now was not the time to ask, so they could only nod and leave.

Although Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian did not know what had happened, they could tell from Xiao Bai's unusual behavior that something very troublesome had just happened to him.

Xiao Bai has always given them the impression that nothing in the world can stump him.

But just now, they felt his clothes were soaked with cold sweat, something they had never seen before.

Seeing the light in his eyes, Cai Lin and Little Fairy Doctor exchanged a glance and sat down beside him, quietly keeping him company.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, an extremely powerful and profound aura emanated from the Boundless Palace. The energy of heaven and earth in the entire Wind and Thunder Mountain Range surged like rolling waves, constantly converging towards the Boundless Palace.

"The Palace Master has broken through again?"

Everyone in Zixiao Palace looked up at the vast energy vortex in the sky, their eyes filled with awe.

In a secluded bamboo forest behind Leishan, a small courtyard was faintly visible. At this moment, a figure in colorful clothes stood in front of the courtyard, looking at the energy vortex above Wuliang Palace that resembled a huge funnel, her face slightly pale.

"That person has gotten stronger again!"

Feng Qing'er looked somewhat confused. The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan was at odds with Xiao Bai, and she was unsure whether that was the right or wrong thing to do.

At first, she didn't consider Xiao Bai a threat to the Heavenly Phoenix Clan at all, but after several encounters, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan suffered many casualties, while he? On the contrary, he became stronger and stronger.

Although Xiao Bai was only a Dou Zun, she occasionally felt that Xiao Bai was invincible.

This person's cultivation is simply too fast!

When he first met Xiao Bai, he was only a three-star Dou Zong. Only two years have passed, and he is now about to break through to the seven-star Dou Zun.

Two years, spanning one major realm and thirteen minor realms!
If he were given a few more years… Thinking of this, a sense of fear suddenly rose in Feng Qing'er's heart.

Wuliang Hall.

Xiao Bai sat cross-legged, a strange devouring power flowing around him. At this moment, he was like a black hole, and no matter how much energy of heaven and earth fell from above, it could not make a splash in his body.

Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian stood guard to the side, sensing the increasingly powerful aura, their beautiful eyes sparkling with wonder.

"This guy"

Little Fairy Doctor stared blankly at the person beside her, and murmured softly, "You broke through just by sitting?"

Cai Lin pursed her red lips, a hint of pride flashing in her eyes. For the past three days, she had personally witnessed Xiao Bai sitting there deep in thought, without engaging in any cultivation. She never expected him to suddenly be about to break through. Just then, Xiao Bai abruptly opened his eyes, a wisp of black fire flashing within them.

He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, feeling the surging power within his body, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

Seven Star Dou Zun!

Looking inward at the dantian, a golden and black Tai Chi symbol slowly rotates, suppressing a jet-black flame beneath it. The flame flickers without a fixed shape, and whenever the devouring power on it erupts, the Tai Chi symbol gently trembles to suppress it.

Each time the suppression occurred, a surge of immense energy would overflow from the Void Flame. This energy seemed to possess the devouring properties of the Void Devouring Flame, granting Xiao Bai himself a slight devouring power.

This also allowed the Seven Star Barrier, which was just a hair's breadth away from being breached last time, to be broken through directly.

As he was introspecting, Cai Lin stepped forward, gently stroking his shoulder with her jade-like hand, her narrow eyes sparkling with joy and worry.

She was overjoyed at his breakthrough, but she hadn't forgotten the strange sight she had when she entered the main hall and saw him three days ago, and a trace of worry remained in her eyes.

Xiao Bai was taken aback, withdrawing from his inner vision. The emotional connection between them allowed him to clearly perceive Cai Lin's feelings. He grasped her soft hand and looked at Little Fairy Doctor again:
"I made you worry."

Little Fairy Doctor shook her head: "It's good that you're alright."

A hint of tenderness appeared in Xiao Bai's eyes. With such wives, he was even more determined to protect them.

Thinking of this, he looked south.

I wonder how things are going with Venerable Feng. If he gets the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, he can take Zi Yan back to Canaan Academy to ask the old Dragon Emperor how to use it, and also ask about his research progress.

When he left, he said he would study the ancient jade to see if he could find a way to break free from the seal of the Dou Di Cave. I wonder if he has made any progress after all these years.

In this world, if we were to discuss who understands the Tuoshe Seal the most, it would undoubtedly be Emperor-grade Chu Dan.

The Emperor-grade embryonic pill helped the Pure Lotus Demon Flame and the Void Devouring Flame escape from the cave, demonstrating its unparalleled understanding of the seal.

The second one has to be the old Dragon Emperor. After all, he was trapped there for ten thousand years. If he didn't do some research, then his peak Dou Sheng level would be too useless!
If the Emperor Jade is not fully collected, as long as there is a way to bring the Old Dragon Emperor out, all the problems he is currently facing will be solved.

When he came to his senses, he caught a glimpse of a figure lingering at the door.

"Little Yanzi, come in!"

Xiao Bai sat up straight. He knew that Xiao Yan had many questions in his mind, and it was time to tell him.

After all, the young patriarch of the Xiao family is Xiao Yan, not Xiao Bai.

He is the only one who can lead the Xiao family to prosperity in the future, after all, the bloodline of the Dou Qi Continent can lead a family to take off.

Xiao Bai couldn't do that.

"Brother Bai, congratulations!"

Xiao Yan walked in, his usual playful demeanor gone, replaced by a slightly somber expression. He clasped his hands in a respectful gesture.

Are you feeling better?

Xiao Bai lowered his gaze and saw a flash of light, and Yao Lao suddenly appeared from somewhere on Xiao Yan's body.

"Hmm!" Xiao Yan sat down to the side and nodded silently.

Seeing this, Xiao Bai sighed softly, knowing that Xiao Yan was unwilling and frustrated, but he didn't try to persuade him. Xiao Yan was a resolute person and didn't need his comfort.

"Ask whatever you want to know!"

"I want to know... what level of cultivation that person possesses?"

Xiao Yan clenched his fists, a hint of red appearing in his eyes, and spoke in a low voice.

Cai Lin and Little Fairy Doctor exchanged a glance, their ears perking up, knowing that their doubts were about to be resolved.

"Seven-Star Dou Sheng, Ninth-Rank Xuan Dan Master!"

"Ok?"

Xiao Yan was taken aback. He hadn't expected Xiao Bai to be so straightforward and say it directly, and he was also surprised by what he had just heard.
Seven Star Dou Sheng?!
A ninth-grade Xuan Dan master?!
The old apothecary's hand, stroking his beard, stiffened. He had heard of Hun Xuzi's name, but only vaguely; he had no concrete idea how strong he was. But now...
The strongest old man in the Medicine Clan... seems to be only at this level, right?

If he hadn't known the topic was about Hun Xuzi, he would have thought Xiao Bai was talking about medicinal pills!
Both are Seven-Star Dou Sheng, and both are Ninth-Rank Xuan Dan Grandmasters!
Xiao Yan fell silent. He didn't know if he could reach the level of a Seven-Star Dou Sheng in the future.

"What, scared?" Xiao Bai's light laughter rang in Xiao Yan's ears.

Xiao Yan was stunned. Looking at the black-robed figure above, he recalled how he had faced such a powerful figure three days ago and still managed to advance and retreat with composure. He couldn't help but feel a jolt in his heart.

"Afraid? That old guy has only cultivated for a few more years. Things change every thirty years. I'm still young, I'll kill him sooner or later!"

Xiao Yan gritted his teeth and uttered a 'profound truth'.

For a moment, Xiao Bai felt slightly dazed, as if he were seeing the boy who had been jilted back then.

The old doctor nodded with a smile. He liked the blood and spirit in Xiao Yan. Cultivators should have this kind of spirit that dares to change the world.

"Brother Bai, what about the Xiao family and the Xiao clan you mentioned the other day?"

After a moment, Xiao Yan calmed himself down and then asked about his biggest question, which was also the question that Xiao Zhan and the others had been most concerned about these past few days.

Why would the Xiao family possess the key to the Dou Di Cave? And what about the Xiao clan that Brother Bai mentioned that day?

"In this world, there are eight ancient families, each of which has produced a Dou Di (Battle Emperor) level expert. Thanks to the legacy of their bloodlines, they have remained powerful ever since."

"The Xiao clan is one of them, and the current Xiao family is a lineage that the Xiao clan left behind a thousand years ago!"

Xiao Bai's magnetic voice, carrying a sense of the weight of time, resounded in the spacious hall.

Xiao Yan's eyes widened instantly, somewhat incredulous.
Xiao family!

Our ancestor was a Dou Di level expert?!

Cai Lin and Little Fairy Doctor also opened their mouths slightly, their eyes wide with shock as they looked at Xiao Bai.

"Don't look at me like that. Although my surname is Xiao, I don't have the blood of the Xiao clan, nor am I a descendant of the emperor!" Xiao Bai spread his hands towards the two women.

Only then did the two women remember Xiao Bai's background. The shock in their eyes faded, replaced by a pang of heartache.

"Is my ancestor really that strong?" Xiao Yan's eyes lit up, and he was a little excited.

"Why are you so excited? This thing isn't anything of honor for the Xiao family right now!"

Xiao Bai rolled his eyes, gestured in the direction of the old medicine master, and said disdainfully:
"Look how calm your teacher is. They come from the same background, but they don't make such a fuss like you!"

"!" Old Medicine Master.

Damn, just how much does this kid know?

They even dug up his last remaining secrets!
"Teacher, you too." Xiao Yan seemed to have a tumble in his tongue, unable to speak coherently.

In an instant, everyone's attention was focused on the old doctor.

"What are you!"

Yao Lao slapped Xiao Yan on the head and said irritably, "Ancestors are ancestors, and you are you. In the end, you have to rely on yourself when it comes to cultivation!"

As the old medicine master spoke, he seemed somewhat dazed. Although he was born into the medicine clan, there was no place for him there. Just as he said, he had reached this point almost entirely through his own hard work and perseverance.

Xiao Yan scratched his head, feeling somewhat relieved of his depression, and then asked, "Brother Bai, that person said the Xiao Clan is their greatest enemy, then..."

"That's right. A thousand years ago, Xiao Xuan, the patriarch of the Xiao clan, used the power of the entire clan's bloodline to try to become a Dou Di, but he failed. Afterwards, the Soul Clan took advantage of his serious injuries and launched a surprise attack. Xiao Xuan died from exhaustion, and the Xiao clan was wiped out, leaving only one branch of the Xiao family!"

As Xiao Bai spoke, he also admired Xiao Xuan's courage. If this world had not changed, with his talent, he would have easily broken through to the Dou Di realm.

The old apothecary gazed at Xiao Xuan with a lingering gaze, and whenever he heard about Xiao Xuan's deeds, he was captivated by the man's charm.

"boom!"

Xiao Yan glared at the table with hatred, slammed his fist on the table, stood up, his breathing rapid, and gritted his teeth, saying, "How hateful!"

"Alright, I've told you everything you wanted to know. You'd better focus on your cultivation. I'll be heading to the ancient clan soon, and you'll come with me then." Xiao Bai stood up, his figure gradually dissipating.

"Ancient clan? What are they going there for?" Xiao Yan asked hurriedly.

"Go see your ancestor, Xiao Xuan!" Xiao Bai's voice drifted over.

"He...he's dead, isn't he?" Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment, then stammered.

"Dead, but not completely dead!"

Xiao Bai's figure disappeared, leaving only lingering echoes in the hall, causing the two master and disciple to look at each other in bewilderment.

What does it mean to be dead but not completely dead?
(End of this chapter)