Fights Break Sphere: Purple Thunder Emperor

Chapter 411 Do you intend to exterminate the lineage of my clan?

The streak of light pierced through the void, but then strangely stopped three feet in front of him, its light flickering as if waiting to be touched.

Xiao Bai subtly controlled the throne to retreat a distance. Given that it was of unknown origin and he was now in a soul form, it was best to be cautious.

"!" he thought to himself.

After a moment, seeing that Xiao Bai still did not move, the ball of light trembled and exploded into countless points of light with a 'bang'. These points of light continued to wriggle and twist, transforming into a light screen covered with words.

Xiao Bai stared intently, his body suddenly jolted, and he hurriedly continued reading.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he finally suppressed the shock in his heart, shifted his gaze from the light screen, faced the depths of space, and exclaimed in surprise:
What is your relationship with the Heavenly Tomb?

"Heavenly Tomb is indeed a fitting name."

The ancient thoughts resonated once more, this time carrying a deeper heaviness and a faint, almost imperceptible... reminiscence.
"You probably guessed it!"

Although he spoke in a questioning tone, his words were quite certain.

"The Creator?"

A look of shock flashed in Xiao Bai's eyes. He hadn't expected to encounter such an ancient fellow. He had once asked Gu Yuan about the Heavenly Tomb.

According to him, the age of the Heavenly Tomb is unknown, but it may date back to before the ancient Dou Di ancestor.

"It's me, but it's not me either!"

The message transmitted through the mind carried a strange complexity, and continued:
"The one who created the Heavenly Tomb was me in the past; the me of today is merely a wisp of his will!"

"Thoughts?"

Xiao Bai's eyes flickered with an uncertain light, and after a long while, he nodded noncommittally.

"Sensing your current location, this method should be of some help to you. I have shown you my sincerity. Are you satisfied?"

Xiao Bai glanced at the gradually blurring light screen again, paused for a moment, and slowly said:

"If the method is genuine and the sincerity is genuine, I have no reason to refuse!"

"That's good, let's begin. With your current strength, while you may not be able to bring it into existence, you can certainly speed up its emergence!"

The thought seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, then, as if remembering something, it offered this advice:
"It's best not to absorb that primordial energy. With your current level of cultivation, if you try to improve your soul's cultivation level using the primordial energy here, it will not develop properly."

“!!” Xiao Bai.

These words made it sound like he was fighting with a child for 'milk powder'!
However, he doesn't really care about this primordial energy anymore; using it on himself would indeed be a waste.

This primordial energy is actually more suitable for those remnant souls, as it can nourish their souls in all aspects to help them grow stronger and recover, making it far superior to any Soul Infant Fruit.

Even the embryo of a plane needs to be supplied with this kind of 'nourishment', so you can imagine the effect.

Unfortunately, it only exists in this space now, and he can't take it out at all, because once it comes into contact with his soul, it will instantly merge into it.

Xiao Bai then stopped hesitating.

With a slight thought, the profound and mysterious Tai Chi diagram emerged from the depths of his soul, slowly rotating above his head and casting rays of clear light.

As the Tai Chi diagram appeared, the surrounding dark, inky mist churned violently once more. But this time, it was no longer a violent surge; instead, it flowed towards the Tai Chi diagram as if drawn by an invisible force, like rivers flowing into the sea.

The yin and yang fish of the Tai Chi diagram swam about, emanating an indescribable Daoist aura that completely absorbed the boundless black mist. After a mysterious transformation that was difficult to discern, wisps of chaotic energy emerged from beneath the diagram, purer and more concentrated than ever before.

Xiao Bai could vaguely sense that deep within this desolate space, there seemed to be a faint yet tenacious "heartbeat," which was becoming stronger as the chaotic energy was continuously injected.

He focused his mind and maintained the operation of the Taiji diagram. In the process, his own soul became more refined and clear. Although he did not directly absorb the primordial energy, his consolidation and understanding of the Heavenly Realm soul were rapidly improving.

……

On the second floor of the Heavenly Tomb, time quietly slipped away.

Xun'er's aura reached its peak first, the golden flames receded into her body, and her beautiful eyes slowly opened, a flash of light disappearing in an instant.

Having successfully refined the energy core, her cultivation had improved considerably. She immediately looked at Xiao Bai beside her and saw that his eyes were still closed, his aura was deep and stagnant, and the seven nine-star energy cores had long since turned into powder and dissipated.

However, as she watched, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and he couldn't sense any fluctuations in her soul at all.

A barely perceptible sense of unease rose in his heart. This state didn't seem like simple, deep cultivation.

"Xiao Jin."

Xun'er softly called to the little golden dragon circling in the air.

The little golden dragon flicked its tail, flew down, and landed in front of Xun'er, shaking its head as it transmitted its voice:
"Don't worry, my lord, he's fine. He's always like this when he has a major breakthrough in his soul power. You'll get used to it. He'll naturally come back to normal after a while."

Hearing the little golden dragon say this, and seeing its usual calm and composed demeanor, Xun'er's heart finally settled down a little.

Although she was still curious about where Xiao Bai's soul had gone, since it was his secret and there was no danger, she stopped investigating and simply guarded it patiently.

Soon after, Xiao Yan, Gu Qingyang, and the others also woke up from their cultivation, each looking radiant and clearly having gained a lot.

Seeing Xiao Bai still "cultivating" and Xun'er standing guard beside him, they consciously lowered their movements.

Waiting is always boring.

Everyone's attention was quickly drawn to the huge energy screen not far away—that was the entrance to the third level.

However, upon closer inspection, everyone noticed something amiss.

The energy at the entrance was incredibly solid, like a massive, indestructible crystal barrier that completely isolated the view behind it, making even spatial fluctuations almost imperceptible.

"What...what's going on? Why is the entrance to the third floor sealed off?" Gu Zhen asked in surprise and doubt.

Gu Qingyang's expression was solemn as he reached out and touched the cold energy barrier, saying in a deep voice:

"It's not that it's sealed off, it's that the energy is too concentrated and has materialized. If you want to get in, you have to forcefully create a passage."

"I'll try!"

Gu Xing volunteered, let out a low shout, and his fighting spirit surged out, transforming into a sharp energy spear that fiercely pierced the energy barrier.

"boom!"

With a muffled thud, the energy spear shattered, while the barrier only trembled slightly, leaving just a tiny crack.

Gu Xing himself was instead shaken by the backlash, causing his blood and qi to churn. He staggered back several steps, his face filled with horror.

Seeing Gu Xing's appearance, Gu Qingyang and the others became slightly solemn. Just as they were about to step forward and try it themselves, they suddenly felt a strange palpitation.

For a moment, everyone became alert, and after taking several steps back, the feeling subsided slightly.

"What's going on? Why did I have a feeling just now that if I touched this energy barrier, something terrible would happen?"

Gu Hua carefully looked around, but found nothing.

"Do you remember what Xiao Bai said before? It seems someone doesn't want him to go to the third floor!"

Gu Qingyang looked at the slowly healing cracks on the energy wall in front of him, his tone cautious.

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, their faces showing helplessness.

Their gazes turned simultaneously to the figure who was still sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed.

"It seems whether we can go to the third floor depends on Brother Bai waking up..." Xiao Yan shrugged and said with a wry smile. Everyone nodded and found a place to sit down, but their eyes kept glancing at Xiao Bai, their expressions complicated, a mixture of expectation and disbelief.

Seven nine-star energy cores... Just how high can he improve?

Just as everyone's thoughts were racing, the figure that had been sitting quietly for three months finally made a move.

Xiao Bai's eyelids twitched slightly, then he slowly opened them.

"Om-!"

There wasn't a particularly earth-shattering burst of power, but a vast and ethereal invisible pressure spread out silently, like mercury spilling onto the ground, instantly enveloping the area.

In that instant, Xun'er, Xiao Yan, Gu Qingyang, and everyone else felt a sudden tremor deep in their souls!
It was as if I saw a boundless ocean, and felt the depth and grandeur of the sky.

His fighting spirit became sluggish under the pressure of this soul, and he involuntarily held his breath.

"This...this is..."

Gu Qingyang's voice was hoarse, and his eyes were filled with disbelief.

Xun'er's beautiful eyes widened, her lips slightly parted, as she felt the familiar yet unfamiliar vast power of the soul, filled with mixed joy and surprise:

"A Celestial Soul?!"

Xiao Yan gasped, blinked hard, and muttered:
"It really is... Heavenly Realm..."

It hasn't been long since Xiao Bai broke through to the half-step Heavenly Realm, and now he has actually stepped over that step directly.

He had heard his teacher say that he knew how difficult it was to cultivate one's soul to the Heavenly Realm. Some people may seem to be exceptionally talented, but throughout their lives, their souls only linger in the Spiritual Realm and cannot take that step upward.

The oppressive aura came quickly and went quickly, receding back into Xiao Bai's body like a tide.

He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, his eyes clear and deep, as if containing endless stars.

"Brother Xiao Bai!"

Xun'er stepped forward immediately, her pretty face beaming with joy.

He stood up, cupped his hands in congratulations, and his attitude was even more friendly than before:
"Congratulations, Brother Xiao, on breaking through your soul realm and entering the Heavenly Realm!"

His words were filled with heartfelt admiration.

The soul breaks through to the Heavenly Realm first, and the resistance to breaking through to the Battle Saint in the future can be reduced by almost half. This is a realm that many half-saint powerhouses dream of!
Xiao Bai smiled slightly and nodded to everyone in response.

His gaze swept over the materialized three-tiered entrance, and he understood immediately.

He walked slowly to the huge energy barrier, gently pressed his hand on the cold, hard surface, and found the energy to be more solid than he had imagined.

"Looks like we'll have to put in some effort," Xiao Bai said softly.

However, just as his palm touched the energy barrier, and he was about to try to exert his power—

"Boom!!!"

The sky above the entire second level of the Heavenly Tomb suddenly darkened!

Endless energy converged wildly, forming an incredibly thick dark cloud. The cloud churned, and a pressure far more terrifying than all the energy bodies combined descended from the sky!

At the center of the swirling dark clouds, an enormous human face made of mottled energy slowly emerged, its outline blurred, yet it carried an overwhelming rage.

Those giant eyes were fixed on Xiao Bai below, filled with gloom and anger.

The deafening sound, like thunder, resounded throughout the heavens and earth, causing a sharp pain in everyone's eardrums.

"How dare you go back on your word! You accepted the gifts, yet you still tried to break down the door?! This is outrageous!"

The terrifying pressure was so real that everyone except Xiao Bai felt breathless, their bodies stiffened, and their faces drained of color. They stared in horror at the giant face in the sky that looked like a divine punishment ruler.

This is the entity that controls the energy behind the scenes? Its power is terrifying beyond imagination!

However, faced with this terrifying being who came to interrogate him, Xiao Bai simply smiled, showing no fear whatsoever.

He didn't even look at the giant face. Instead, he withdrew his hand from the energy barrier, stood with his hands behind his back, looked up at the sky, and spoke in a clear, yet slightly playful voice that clearly reached the ears of everyone, including the giant face:

"Go back on your word?"

"What makes you say that? Did I promise you anything? It seems there was never any agreement between us, was there?"

"Besides, do I need to personally pick up the gifts? Those energy beings were clearly destroyed by my lightning, so how did they become gifts from you?"

The giant face in the sky paused, and the clouds churned even more violently, clearly taken aback by Xiao Bai's words.

It was indeed a one-sided "gift" given, hoping that Xiao Bai would "give up in the face of difficulties," and there was no clear agreement between the two parties.

Before the giant face could retort, Xiao Bai abruptly changed the subject, his voice suddenly rising slightly, as if he were speaking not only to the sky but also to another realm in the darkness:
“Senior Xiao Xuan! After waiting for a thousand years, the Xiao Clan has finally sent someone, but someone is interfering. We are afraid we will not be able to enter the third level.”

He sighed, his tone becoming somewhat forlorn:
"Since that's the case, we won't insist. Let's prepare to head back and leave the Heavenly Tomb."

After he finished speaking, he paused, as if suddenly remembering something, and added:
"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you. The Xiao family is in a bad situation right now. Their bloodline is depleted and they are in dire straits. Even the clan leader is only a Great Dou Master. They only managed to produce Xiao Yan by pooling the strength of the entire clan. After this, whether the Xiao family will send anyone else... well, that depends entirely on fate."

His voice carried a hint of sorrow, yet it echoed clearly throughout the world:
"The continent is currently in turmoil, the Soul Clan is making frequent moves, and signs of a great war are already emerging. With the Xiao family's meager strength and the grudges from a thousand years ago, whether they can survive in this impending storm... well, that really depends on fate."

As soon as the words fell, there was dead silence between heaven and earth.

The giant face in the sky was clearly stunned, and even the rolling dark clouds paused for a moment.

“!!” Xiao Yan.

That Grandmaster has now become a King of Battle!

After Bai Ge said that, it seemed as if the Xiao family was on the verge of extinction, and that Xiao Yan was here to see the ancestor one last time, carrying the only hope of the entire clan.

This situation was remarkably similar to what he had heard about his ancestor's desperate struggle back then, carrying the hopes of the entire clan as he attempted to become a Dou Di!
It’s so miserable!

Gu Qingyang and the others were completely bewildered, not understanding why Xiao Bai would suddenly speak these things to the void and even call out a name that shook them to their core—Xiao Xuan?!

They knew that Xiao Xuan's tomb was on the third level of the Heavenly Tomb, but they didn't know that Xiao Xuan was still alive!

And...it seems they're watching this place?!
A few members of the ancient clan came to their senses, looked up at the void, and a hint of excitement flashed in their eyes, clearly showing some admiration for that legendary figure.

And so, the deathly silence lasted for less than three breaths—

"Om..."

A completely different kind of pressure silently seeped out from behind that materialized energy barrier.

This oppressive aura was not as violent and furious as the giant face in the sky. Instead, it carried a sense of peace and calm. Although it was only a trace, it seemed to be able to stabilize the universe and instantly calmed everyone's restless souls.

Immediately afterwards, a calm yet supremely majestic voice, seemingly traversing countless ages, resounded clearly throughout the second level of heaven and earth, completely drowning out all the energy roars:

"Spirit of the Heavenly Tomb, do you intend to extinguish the lineage of my race?"

The giant face in the sky changed drastically upon hearing this!

(End of this chapter)