Fights Break Sphere: Purple Thunder Emperor

Chapter 424 Half-Saint?!
Deep within the ancient realm, outside the entrance to the Heavenly Tomb.

The space remained as silent as ever. Several Black Annihilation Army commanders, including Gu Qingyang, Gu Xing, and Gu Hua, sat cross-legged not far from the entrance, seemingly meditating, but their brows were filled with an unyielding anxiety and helplessness.

Months ago, they were forcibly sent out from here by the repulsive force of the Heavenly Tomb.

However, Xun'er and Xiao Bai, who entered with them, did not appear together.

At first they were just puzzled, but as a day passed, then two, and now months passed, they became increasingly panicked.

Especially after they reported what happened inside the Heavenly Tomb, the old guys in the clan were in an uproar.

If it weren't for the fact that Clan Chief Gu Yuan had taken most of the clan's experts out and hadn't returned, making it impossible for anyone to forcibly open the Heavenly Tomb, those anxious old folks would probably have rushed in to look for him long ago.

Even so, Gu Qingyang and his group have received no shortage of disdain and reprimands over the past few months, as if Xun'er being trapped in the Heavenly Tomb was their fault.

To avoid a life of leisure, they could only stay here day after day, praying that on the day their six-month term ended, they would see those two familiar figures walk out safely.

"Ugh……"

Gu Hua sighed for the hundred and first time, scratching his head.
"When will this ever end? What about Xun'er and Xiao Bai?"

Seeing the others staring at him, he shivered and dared not say another word.

Gu Qingyang's expression was more composed, but the worry in his eyes was equally deep:
“Xiao Bai is no ordinary person, and with Senior Xiao Xuan by his side, he should be able to protect Miss Xun’er.”

These words sounded like they were meant to comfort a companion, but even more like they were meant to convince oneself.

Just then, a sharp whooshing sound came from afar, interrupting everyone's thoughts.

An aged figure suddenly appeared before the entrance to the Heavenly Tomb. The man had white hair and beard and a solemn face.

Upon seeing this, Gu Qingyang and the others hurriedly stood up and respectfully bowed: "Elder Tongxuan!"

Elder Tongxuan's gaze was sharp as lightning. He first swept over Gu Qingyang and the others, and then let out a soft snort, clearly still harboring some resentment towards these juniors who had "failed to take good care of them."

A cold sweat broke out on Gu Qingyang and his companions' backs instantly, their scalps tingling, and they all lowered their heads, not daring to utter a word.

Xun'er has the highest bloodline concentration among the ancient clans over the past thousand years. She is the hope for the future of the ancient clans and the apple of the clan leader's eye.

If something were to happen in the Heavenly Tomb, the losses would be immeasurable, and they would likely face difficulties within their clan in the future.

Today marks the end of the six-month period, and the space at the entrance remains calm, showing no signs of opening.

Time ticked by in a suffocating silence.

Elder Tongxuan's brows furrowed deeper and deeper, his aura growing increasingly heavy and oppressive, making it almost impossible for Gu Qingyang and the others to breathe. Gu Hua prayed frantically in his heart:

"Brother-in-law Xiao Bai, come out quickly! Bring Xun'er out here right now! Otherwise we're really in big trouble!"

The atmosphere froze instantly.

Elder Tongxuan glanced at the sky, his heart growing increasingly impatient. He didn't want to disturb the clan leader, whose situation was unclear, but if Xun'er didn't come out today—

"There's some movement!"

Suddenly, someone shouted, and everyone's hearts tightened as several pairs of eyes quickly focused on that direction.

The void ahead rippled like water, with concentric ripples spreading out from the center, and the power of space began to become active.

Immediately afterwards, under the tense and expectant gazes of everyone, two figures slowly emerged from the void, gradually solidifying from a blurry state.

A man and a woman. The man was dressed in a black robe, with a tall and straight figure, a handsome face, and a faint smile on his lips.

The woman was dressed in a light blue dress, with a slender figure, exquisite beauty, and an ethereal and otherworldly temperament, like a fairy who had descended to the mortal world.

"They're out! It's Xun'er and Xiao Bai!"

Gu Hua was the first to shout out excitedly, his voice trembling with extreme excitement, and he almost burst into tears.

Thank God, these days of living in fear are finally over!
Gu Qingyang, Gu Xing, and the others also breathed a long sigh of relief. Their hearts, which had been hanging in suspense for months, finally settled down, and their faces lit up with joy.

Elder Tongxuan's gaze immediately fell on Xun'er from afar. He quickly looked her up and down and saw that her breathing was steady and long. Not only was she unharmed, but she was also stronger and more intelligent than before she entered the Heavenly Tomb. Only then did he put his heart back down and let out a big sigh of relief. His tense old face also relaxed.

With a great weight lifted from his heart, he turned his gaze to Xiao Bai beside him.

Tongxuan originally admired him to some extent, but he harbored some resentment towards Xun'er for risking her life to stay in the Heavenly Tomb this time.

However, when he sensed the faint aura emanating from Xiao Bai, his pupils suddenly contracted sharply!

That was a kind of ethereal aura that transcended the Dou Zun level and touched the Saint Realm!

Although it seemed to be deliberately restrained, the occasional glimpse of its oppressive aura and its ability to draw upon the energy of heaven and earth still lingered!

"A half-saint?!"

Elder Tongxuan's aged face trembled violently a few times, and his heart was instantly filled with shock and disbelief.

He remembered clearly that Xiao Bai was only at the peak of the Eight-Star Dou Zun before entering the Heavenly Tomb!

How long has it been since?

What is six months in the outside world is no more than three years in the Heavenly Tomb!
three years?

From the arduous journey of an eight-star Dou Zun to the Nine Revolutions Saint, to directly ascend to the realm of a half-saint in one step?!
How can this be? !
The most brilliant and talented person in the history of the ancient clan, after three years of cultivation in the Heavenly Tomb, could only improve his cultivation by three or four stars, which was the limit. He had never heard of anyone being able to directly cross a major realm, let alone the insurmountable chasm between Dou Zun and Sheng rank, which countless geniuses could not cross in their entire lives!
Just as Elder Tongxuan was immersed in unparalleled shock, Xiao Bai and Xun'er had already come to the front of everyone hand in hand.

Gu Hua rushed forward, unable to contain his excitement, and tightly grasped Xiao Bai's hand, his voice trembling:

"Brother-in-law! My good brother-in-law! You finally brought Xun'er out! If you hadn't come out soon, we would have been tortured to death by the elders' glares!"

Xiao Bai was taken aback by Gu Hua's overly enthusiastic and excited reaction, and was somewhat confused for a moment.

But he quickly noticed Elder Tongxuan beside him, whose expression was complicated and whose eyes were fixed on him. He smiled slightly, subtly withdrew his hand, and bowed respectfully to Elder Tongxuan.
"Elder Tongxuan."

Xiao Bai still had some goodwill towards this ancient clan elder who had shown him kindness on several occasions.

Pulled back to reality by Xiao Bai's voice, Elder Tongxuan looked at the young man before him. The young man's cultivation was already on par with his own, yet he still maintained his courtesy, with no arrogance in his eyes.

In an instant, the resentment he felt for Xun'er vanished, and a deep smile involuntarily appeared on his aged face, a smile that came from the bottom of his heart.

He nodded, his voice softening considerably:

"Good, good, it's good that you're out and safe."

As he spoke, his gaze shifted between Xiao Bai and Xun'er, and finally he sighed:

"Xun'er's judgment is indeed excellent!" His words were full of meaning. Among imperial clans like the ancient clans, the Dou Sheng level is a very clear dividing line and a true symbol of power.

At such a young age, Xiao Bai has already reached the semi-saint realm. Judging from the level of refinement of his aura, it is not as simple as just entering the realm.

This talent and these achievements have completely overwhelmed all the younger generation of the ancient clans, and even caught up with many of the older generation of strong individuals.

Those old folks in the clan who had previously expressed their dissatisfaction with Xun'er's affections and even secretly tried to obstruct her are now in a truly embarrassing situation and have nothing left to say!
Upon hearing this, Xun'er's pretty face flushed slightly, and looking at the person beside her, a sense of pride welled up in her heart.

Those stubborn old fogies, let's see how they'll still have the nerve to look down on him in the future!

Sensing the emotional fluctuations of the girl beside him, Xiao Bai smiled slightly. He didn't care what others thought, but it was good to make Xun'er happy.

He then looked at Gu Qingyang and his group and exchanged a few simple pleasantries.

From their chatter, I learned about their "miserable" experiences over the past few months, and I couldn't help but chuckle.

"Elder Tongxuan, how is Uncle Gu?"

Xiao Bai was puzzled. He hadn't seen Gu Yuan after he came out and wanted to know what happened after the Soul Emperor came to the Ancient Realm that day.

Upon hearing this, Elder Tongxuan's expression became slightly solemn.
"After the Soul Emperor suddenly appeared in the Ancient Realm last time, in order to prevent the Ancient Realm from being damaged, the clan leader led him away and he has not returned since. In fact, during the journey, the clan leader even used a secret method to send a message and summoned away the Black Annihilation King Gu Lie and the three immortals of the Ancient Clan."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai's eyes flickered slightly.

Summon the Black Annihilation King and the Three Immortals of the Ancient Clan?

Given Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi's cultivation levels, these people couldn't possibly intervene in their battle, so they were clearly not summoned to help deal with Hun Tiandi.

After a moment's thought, a guess suddenly formed in his mind.

It is highly likely that the Soul Emperor's visit to the Ancient Clan this time is to stall Gu Yuan.

Thinking about it this way, I'm afraid some people among the Thunder, Flame, and Medicine clans are not having an easy time!

The current situation seems to be developing in a bad direction. It is unknown which of the Lei Yan clans will be affected, or whether all three clans will be harmed.

Thinking of this, he looked up and asked:

"Does the elder know the current situation of the Thunder Clan, Flame Clan, and Medicine Clan?"

"I don't know!"

Tongxuan shook his head. He had attended the elders' meeting before and knew about the Soul Clan's plan, so he understood what Xiao Bai wanted to ask.
"After the Black Annihilation King and the others left, the Ancient Realm went into high alert, and there was no clear news from the outside world."

Xiao Bai nodded thoughtfully, but he didn't seem too anxious. He had done what he could. If the three clans still couldn't escape the fate of losing the Emperor Jade, he didn't care.

Even if the Soul Emperor succeeds in obtaining the ancient jades of the three races, he will have a very difficult time getting the ancient jades of the Gu Clan and the Xiao Clan.

Since he can't get involved in the battle on Gu Yuan's side, he might as well return to Zixiao Palace first, ensure that Canaan Academy's relocation is completed, and then release the news of Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Cave as planned to lure people there. At that time, he can borrow their strength to help Zhu Kun break the deadlock.

After figuring things out, Xiao Bai was eager to return home.

He looked at Elder Tongxuan and explained his intention to leave:

"Elder Tongxuan, the situation on the continent is currently turbulent, and we do not yet know the situation at Zixiao Palace. It is not convenient for me to stay any longer, and I need to return to the Northern Region of Zhongzhou as soon as possible."

Upon hearing that Xiao Bai was leaving as soon as he came out, Xun'er's beautiful face immediately showed deep reluctance. She subconsciously tightened her grip on Xiao Bai's hand and whispered:

“Brother Xiao Bai, I will go with you.”

Seeing this, Elder Tongxuan quickly spoke up to stop him:
"No!"

Seeing Xun'er's stern face and slightly cold gaze, he spoke in a solemn yet helpless tone:
"For the past few months, you have been in the Heavenly Tomb without any news, causing great anxiety throughout the clan. The Soul Clan outside is making frequent moves, creating a turbulent and unpredictable situation. The clan leader and other powerful figures are not in the clan, so it is not advisable to take any more risks now. Moreover, you are now at the peak of the Ninth Rank Dou Zun, only one step away from the Saint Realm. This is a crucial period. You must immediately test your bloodline power, inscribe your clan markings, and receive the clan's inheritance to maximize your bloodline potential and break through the barrier in one fell swoop. Now is absolutely not the time to leave the Ancient Realm."

Hearing this, Xun'er knew that he was right and that he and those old guys weren't trying to stop her with ulterior motives, so her face softened.

She understood the implications, but the thought of parting from her lover again filled her with reluctance and melancholy.

Her willow-leaf eyebrows furrowed slightly, her red lips pursed, and her eyes, as she looked at Xiao Bai, were filled with unspoken emotions.

Xiao Bai met those clear, bright eyes and felt reluctant to part with them, but he also knew what was important and what was urgent, and this was not the time for sentimentality.

He reached out and gently stroked Xun'er's head, his movements tender and affectionate, and chuckled softly:
"Silly girl, if two people are truly in love, what does it matter if they are together every day? Our future will be very, very long."

Xun'er was taken aback upon hearing this.

"If love between two people is meant to last, why should they be together every day and night?"

She murmured these unfamiliar words softly, and thinking about how she and her brother Xiao Bai had been separated for long periods of time since she left Wutan City, she suddenly felt a deep connection to her heart.

The sorrow of parting in my heart was instantly replaced by another, deeper and more profound emotion.

As he said, there is still a long road ahead between them, so why be fixated on a short separation?

Moreover, his cultivation level has improved so quickly that she cannot be outdone. Only by becoming stronger can she face the storms with him in the future!
Having understood this, the knot in her heart suddenly cleared. She raised her eyes, looked into Xiao Bai's smiling eyes, and nodded heavily, her voice soft yet firm:

"Yes, Xun'er understands. Brother Xiao Bai, please be careful when you get back. I will come to Zixiao Palace to find you as soon as I finish the clan ceremony!"

"Ok, I will wait for you."

Xiao Bai smiled and nodded in agreement, his expression unchanged, but his heart trembled rapidly.

I wonder if Cai Lin has emerged from seclusion yet. If the two women meet at Zixiao Palace then...
The thought of that possible scenario sent chills down his spine, and a cold shiver ran down his spine.

A gentle breeze stirred, causing the hems of their clothes to flutter.

Elder Tongxuan had already left with Gu Qingyang and the others at some point, clearly leaving the young couple some space to be alone.

Xiao Bai gently pulled Xun'er into his arms, feeling the warm and soft flesh within him.

Xun'er obediently nestled against his chest, her pretty face slightly flushed, and she gently closed her beautiful eyes, listening to his strong and powerful heartbeat.

Without saying much, a thousand words are left unsaid.

Xiao Bai lowered his head and gently kissed her smooth forehead, then followed up with a kiss on her delicate red lips.

It was subtle yet deeply affectionate.

Xun'er responded awkwardly yet passionately, until she was slightly out of breath, then gently pushed him away with a face as rosy as the morning sun. Her beautiful eyes shimmered with tears, overwhelmed with shyness, and she whispered:

"Brother Xiao Bai, let me take you to the Ancient Holy City!"

(End of this chapter)