Fights Break Sphere: Purple Thunder Emperor

Chapter 430 The Grand Ceremony Begins: Four Beauties Gather (8,000-word chapter)

The sky above the Fenglei Mountains was cloudless, and the bright sunshine illuminated the continuous palaces and pavilions, making them look like a celestial palace descended to earth.

"clang--!"

"clang--!"

"clang--!"

Nine magnificent and resounding bell tolls suddenly emanated from the summit of the main peak of the mountain range. The sound waves were concentrated and did not dissipate, containing the immense power of thunder and space, and clearly spread throughout the entire Fenglei Mountain Range.

In an instant, countless streams of light shot into the sky from the guesthouses and inns throughout the mountain range, converging like rivers flowing into the sea towards the vast plaza in front of the Wuliang Hall at the summit of the main peak.

The square was already packed with guests, and the air was filled with the sounds of people.

Representatives from various factions in Zhongzhou were led to their respective seats by disciples of Zixiao Palace according to their strength and status.

"Han Yue?!"

Led by the disciples of Zixiao Palace, Han Fei and his two companions arrived at a certain area of ​​the square. They heard greetings coming from not far away. Han Yue looked up and was slightly taken aback.

"Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, Liu Fei, you've come too!"

"Haha. Such a grand event, wouldn't it be a pity not to come and see it?" Liu Qing and the others were also very happy to see their old classmates.

The group glanced at the seats next to each other and understood that these were specially arranged for them by Zixiao Palace. Although they were not as good as the innermost circle, they were still enough to make countless forces look on with envy.

After some pleasantries, the various factions began to enter, and the crowd immediately quieted down.

"Look! It's the Black-Robed Guild Master of the Pill Tower!"

"And there's Venerable Yao Chen from the Starfall Pavilion! I heard he's now a half-saint!"

"The Flower Sect has arrived! Is that the new sect leader, Yun Yun? She truly is stunningly beautiful!"

"Valley Master Tang Zhen of Burning Flame Valley has also arrived!"

As one distinguished guest after another entered, low gasps and whispers could be heard from time to time in the square.

The fact that these usually elusive giants gathered together speaks volumes about Zixiao Palace's current status and influence in Zhongzhou.

In front of the square, the area had already been set up. The front row was naturally occupied by top forces such as the Pill Tower, Flower Sect, Starfall Pavilion, and Burning Flame Valley, followed by secondary forces such as the Myriad Swords Pavilion and Yellow Springs Pavilion.

Today, Yun Yun was dressed in a light blue sect leader's palace dress, looking elegant and noble, with a refined temperament that carried a hint of majesty. Accompanied by Hua Yu, she entered the venue, nodded slightly to the gazes cast upon her from all sides, and then sat down comfortably in the seat belonging to the Hua Sect.

Her gaze involuntarily drifted towards the main seat, where she saw four seats to the left and right of the main seat. Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian were already seated, and Xiao Yi Xian even waved to her.

Yun Yun hesitated for a moment, then heard Hua Yu's voice in her ear:
"Go on, you're not just the Flower Sect Master today."

She saw the teasing look in Hua Yu's eyes, her face flushed slightly, and she got up and walked upwards.

Upon approaching, Little Fairy Doctor smiled and pointed to the seat opposite. Yun Yun nodded in understanding, then her gaze lingered on the empty seat opposite Cai Lin for a moment, and a realization dawned on her.

Yun Yun suppressed the subtle flutter in her heart, took light steps, and gracefully sat down in the empty seat opposite Little Fairy Doctor.

She looked at the Little Fairy Doctor opposite her, and saw a faint smile on her face.

Then, her gaze involuntarily fell on Cai Lin beside her. She saw that Cai Lin's eyelids were slightly lowered, and her bewitching and beautiful face showed no emotion. However, the faint sense of nobility and majesty around her made people dare not look directly at her.

The four positions seem to have subtly formed a kind of balance and tacit understanding.

The old apothecary glanced at the scene above, his eyes filled with amusement. He knew all about Xiao Bai's affairs. Just as he was preparing to watch the show, two pairs of eyes shot out from the side and the opposite side at the same time. His body stiffened instantly, and the smile on his face gradually froze.

Black robes, floral patterns.
The two women, who had a close relationship with him, seemed to sense each other's gazes at this moment. They looked at each other with a hint of scrutiny in their eyes.

The old doctor suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. He coughed, sat up straight, and pretended not to see the sparks flying between the two.

In this delicate atmosphere, the elder master of ceremonies' loud shout, imbued with fighting spirit, exploded like thunder, instantly silencing all the noise in the square:

"Welcome Palace Master!"

In an instant, the world fell silent! All eyes turned to the person in the main seat.

"Om-"

The space rippled like water as a tall, slender figure in a black robe silently appeared before the main seat.

His face was calm, his dark eyes were as deep as the starry sky, and there was no powerful energy fluctuation leaking from his body, yet he naturally exuded an aura of majesty that silenced people.

"Welcome, Palace Master! Congratulations, Palace Master! May Zixiao Palace enjoy eternal prosperity and flourishing for generations to come!"

A deafening roar of worship erupted as all the disciples of Zixiao Palace knelt on one knee, their expressions fervent.

Xiao Bai's gaze swept across the entire venue, looking down at the vast sea of ​​people below.

His voice was calm yet authoritative, clearly reaching everyone's ears:

"I thank you all for coming from afar."

However, as soon as he finished speaking, his gaze did not linger on the audience but abruptly turned to the distant void, his eyes instantly becoming sharp as knives:

"Soul Palace, now that you're here, why hide? Show yourself!"

As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was in an uproar!

"Soul Palace?!"

"They actually dared to come?!"

"Those persistent ghosts!"

The Soul Palace is infamous throughout the Central Continent, and countless forces have a blood feud with it.

A commotion and exclamations erupted in the square. Many powerful figures from various factions instantly changed their expressions. Some were filled with terror, while others' eyes blazed with deep-seated hatred and rage, and their auras became unstable.

The people from forces such as Danta and Xingyun Pavilion hardened their expressions and coldly swept their gazes into the void.

"Hehehehe... Your senses are quite sharp."

A chilling laugh echoed from the void, turning the space as black as ink, with thick black mist billowing out, carrying a cold and evil aura.

From within the black mist, a gaunt figure wielding a skull cane and shrouded in a black robe slowly emerged. A powerful aura emanated from him, revealing him to be a semi-saint!
It was none other than the Second Heavenly Venerable of the Soul Palace, the Bone Nether Saint!
Bone Ghost's green eyes greedily swept over the dense crowd in the plaza below, and he chuckled eerily:
"So many powerful souls...it's truly mouthwatering...hehehe..."

Those whose gaze swept over him felt a sharp, icy chill in their souls, as if they were being stared at by a venomous snake.

Some of the weaker individuals turned deathly pale and trembled violently. Those forces that had grudges against the Soul Palace, such as the Pill Tower and the Starfall Pavilion, had murderous intent surging on their faces.

"Humph!"

Xiao Bai snorted lightly, and a burst of energy suddenly erupted, instantly annihilating the oppressive aura emanating from the Bone Nether Target on the crowd in the square.

“Old Ghost Bone Ghost!” The old doctor stared intently at the newcomer and immediately recognized his identity.

The two Heavenly Venerables of the Soul Palace, Bone Nether.

"Heh heh... Yao Chen, I didn't expect that after escaping death, you could actually go even further?"

Gu You chuckled sinisterly, his gaze always filled with provocation as he scanned the entire room, finally settling on Xiao Bai, who sat in the main seat.

"What? Is the Zixiao Palace not welcoming guests at its grand opening ceremony?"

The moment he finished speaking, a terrifying aura, far more powerful and overwhelming than his own, suddenly erupted from Xiao Bai, locking onto him with unparalleled precision.

This aura contained a destructive thunderous power that seemed to be in harmony with heaven and earth, causing the black mist around him to churn violently and almost dissipate!
"A high-level demigod?! How is this possible?!"

The strange smile on Gu You's face froze instantly, replaced by utter horror and disbelief!
According to the information he received, Xiao Bai was at most a newly entered half-saint. He believed that his old-school background was enough to suppress him, which was why he dared to appear so arrogantly and provoke him.

But to his utter surprise, Xiao Bai was actually a high-level half-saint!
The difference between beginner and advanced levels is like heaven and earth!
Locked onto by that terrifying aura, Gu You felt his bones creaking all over, as if the whole world was against him and he was about to be crushed in the next second. A huge sense of crisis surged in his heart.

Seeing Xiao Bai's icy gaze and his slow raising of his hand, seemingly ready to fight on the spot regardless of the consequences, Gu You panicked and screamed, her voice trembling with fear:
"Xiao Bai! What do you want to do?! I am the Second Heavenly Venerable of the Soul Palace! If you dare to touch me, you will be making an enemy of the Soul Palace! When the Soul Palace army is on the border, your newly established Zixiao Palace will be reduced to dust in an instant!"

However, his threat was like a gentle breeze to Xiao Bai.

He used to be wary of the Soul Palace, but now...
Xiao Bai's lips curled into a mocking smile. He really didn't take the Soul Palace seriously.

at this time--

"Haha, how lively! Brother Xiao, how could you not inform us of such a grand event as the founding of a sect?"

A hearty laugh, like thunder, rolled in from the distant horizon, breaking the tense atmosphere.

Immediately afterwards, another voice, filled with a scorching heat, rang out:
"The dogs of the Soul Clan are indeed similar to the Soul Clan; they're as annoying as flies everywhere!" another clear, cold female voice chimed in.

Everyone looked up in astonishment and saw three powerful auras arriving together from the eastern sky, suddenly appearing above the square.

In the middle, a group of figures dressed in silver robes and surrounded by lightning appeared. The leader was Lei Zhen, one of the best young members of the Lei Clan.

Beside him was none other than the old man he had met in the ancient realm, the former dean of the inner court of Canaan Academy, Mang Tianchi!
On the left, a group of figures dressed in red robes appeared, their body temperature rising sharply. Leading them was a pretty girl in red with sharp eyes, none other than Huo Zhi, the proud daughter of the Yan Clan.

Behind her were also several powerful Yan Clan experts, one of whom, a red-haired elder, was actually a half-saint!

On the right, leading the group is a green-clad girl with an ethereal and otherworldly aura—the Medicine Spirit of the Medicine Clan!

The powerful member of the Medicine Clan accompanying her was also a force to be reckoned with.

On the square, some people were confused, but they felt that these newcomers had an incredibly powerful aura.

However, many people recognized them, and a slight murmur arose, their faces filled with shock and disbelief!

"Thunder Clan! Flame Clan! Medicine Clan! Three of the eight ancient clans have actually arrived?!"

The eight ancient clans were legendary figures to most forces in the Central Plains, mysterious and powerful, rarely seen in ordinary times.

Now, because of the founding ceremony of Zixiao Palace, people from three different clans have appeared all at once!

The influence of Xiao Bai, the Palace Master of Zixiao Palace, is just too great!
Xiao Bai was overjoyed when he saw the person who had arrived!
He felt that the founding ceremony was a great success and sent out invitations widely. One of his important purposes was to spread the news to various ancient races.

Unexpectedly, the Thunder Clan, the Flame Clan, and the Medicine Clan all showed up and came over, and they were even acquaintances!

"Brother Lei Zhen, Miss Huo Zhi, Miss Yao Ling, Dean Mang, how have you been?"

Xiao Bai nodded and smiled. The performance of these guys could only mean one thing: the Soul Clan had failed to obtain the ancient jade from the other clans, which made him very happy.

"Your presence is an honor to my humble Zixiao Palace!"

Lei Zhen, Huo Zhi, Yao Ling, and the others were taken aback. They noticed that Xiao Bai was unusually enthusiastic today. Although they were puzzled, they dared not be negligent and returned the greeting with smiles.

"Brother Xiao (Palace Master Xiao) establishing his own sect is a momentous event in Central China. We naturally came to offer our congratulations upon learning of this!"

They were all very grateful to Xiao Bai. If it weren't for Xiao Bai's advance notice, the clan would have suffered heavy losses this time.

Their gazes swept over Gu You, whose face was extremely pale, and the coldness in their eyes instantly became tangible and icy.

Being stared at like prey by the powerful figures from the three races, Gu You felt his scalp tingle, his soul tremble, and his body couldn't help but shake.

He had no doubt that if this were not the Zixiao Palace, where the three clans could not easily make a move, he would have been killed without hesitation today, and his soul would have been torn apart!
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the mockery on Xiao Bai's lips. Overwhelmed with fear, he could no longer care about anything else. He gritted his teeth, pulled out a piece of pitch-black jade slip, and crushed it violently!
"Brother, save me!"

The moment the jade slip shattered, an indescribable, terrifying pressure seemed to emanate from the depths of the Nine Nether Hell, instantly enveloping the entire Wind and Thunder Mountain Range!

The pressure was so strong that it far surpassed that of everyone present. Even the half-saint powerhouses of the three races suddenly became solemn!
Space cracked open like a shattered mirror, releasing endless darkness and deathly silence.

A dark figure, even more emaciated than Gu You, as if only skin covered bones, with eerie ghostly flames flickering in its eye sockets, slowly stepped out from the crack.

The moment he appeared, the energy of heaven and earth seemed to be repelled, the sunlight dimmed, and a despairing coldness and deathly aura permeated everyone's heart.

"A two-star Dou Sheng... the Great Heavenly Venerable of the Soul Palace!"

Mang Tianchi spoke in a deep voice, revealing the identity of the newcomer, his voice filled with apprehension.

The Great Celestial Venerable's eyes, pulsating with ghostly flames, swept over the three races below, emitting a hoarse laugh that sounded like bones grinding together, filled with mockery:
"Heh heh... Thunder Clan, Flame Clan, Medicine Clan... If it weren't for the ancient clans meddling in your affairs, your three clans would have been in dire straits long ago. Now, you've only managed to escape with your lives by sheer luck, yet you dare to act arrogantly here? You truly don't know what's good for you!"

Upon hearing this, Lei Dong, Huo Zhi, Yao Ling, and the other clan leaders behind them instantly turned extremely ugly, their eyes filled with humiliation and anger.

They did indeed thwart the Soul Clan's plan this time, but they suffered considerable losses themselves. In the end, they were only able to escape with the help of the Ancient Clan, which remains a thorn in their side.

Ignoring their murderous gazes, the Great Celestial Venerable slowly turned to Xiao Bai in the main seat and said in a hoarse voice:

"Lord Xiao Bai, my Soul Palace has come here today merely to observe a ceremony. Is this how you treat your guests? Do you intend to join forces with others to ambush and kill my Soul Palace's Heavenly Venerable?"

His voice carried a strange, soul-shaking force, attempting to oppress Xiao Bai. However, Xiao Bai was not afraid of anything compared to the soul; this attack had no effect on him.

His expression remained unchanged as he spoke calmly: "I extended an invitation with courtesy, yet your Soul Palace harbored treacherous intentions and openly provoked me, treating my Purple Cloud Palace as nothing. Everyone present witnessed what Gu You just said and did. Does your Soul Palace think my Purple Cloud Palace is made of clay?"

Xiao Bai's voice was calm, showing no fear whatsoever despite the fact that the other party was a two-star Dou Sheng.

The ghostly fire in the Great Celestial Venerable's eye sockets flickered, clearly not expecting Xiao Bai to remain so calm and composed under his pressure, and even dare to directly contradict him.

He gave a hoarse, cold laugh: "Sharp-tongued brat! Even if Gu You's words were somewhat inappropriate, your intention to kill is a fact! Do you really think that by associating with an ancient clan, you can become an enemy of my Soul Palace?"

"Ancient race?"

Xiao Bai scoffed, "Dealing with you is enough for me alone; there's no need for the ancient clans to intervene!"

His tone was calm, as if the person in front of him was not a two-star Dou Sheng, but a two-star Dou Zun.

"Insanity!"

The Great Celestial Venerable was thoroughly enraged by Xiao Bai's contemptuous attitude. He was the Great Celestial Venerable of the Soul Palace, a two-star Dou Sheng powerhouse. When had he ever been so openly disrespected by a half-saint?

Even if this child is exceptionally talented and may have an ancient clan behind him, the Soul Clan is also behind him!
If he doesn't take action to punish them, how can the Soul Palace save face?

A chilling killing intent emanated from his withered body, and the black mist around him churned violently, transforming into countless hideous ghost faces that let out mournful howls.

He slowly raised his skin-and-bones hand, which looked like a ghostly claw, and aimed it at Xiao Bai.

"Boy, today I'll show you just how insurmountable the gap is between a Half-Saint and a Battle Saint!"

Just as his palm was about to strike—

"Xiao Bai!"

"noob!"

"Aniu!"

The three women on the stage instantly changed their expressions and were about to get up when Xiao Bai waved his hand.

"Boom!!!"

Without warning, a deafening and terrifying explosion resounded across the entire sky.

This sound did not come from the Great Celestial Venerable, nor from anyone present, but originated from the Nine Heavens!
Immediately afterward, under the gaze of countless horrified eyes, the once cloudless and sun-drenched sky suddenly darkened at a speed visible to the naked eye!

It wasn't that dark clouds were gathering, but rather that a deeper, more oppressive darkness was rapidly spreading, as if night had fallen in an instant!

An indescribable aura of destruction poured down from the heavens like a tidal wave, engulfing the entire Fenglei Mountain Range!

"what happened?!"

"Why is it dark?!"

"What...what a terrifying aura! I feel like my battle qi is about to freeze!"

The square was instantly thrown into panic and turmoil, and everyone felt a chill that came from the depths of their souls, as if the end of the world had come.

Lei Zhen abruptly looked up at the sky, which had turned as black as ink. His pupils contracted to pinpoints, his face filled with disbelief and shock, and he gasped in astonishment:
"Black Thunder?! How is that possible?"

Mang Tianchi, who was beside him, was not too surprised. He had witnessed Xiao Bai's solo intrusion into the Thunder Pool in the Heavenly Tomb.

However, the others were different. When the powerful figures of ancient races such as Huo Zhi and Yao Ling heard the words "Black Demon Thunder," their hearts trembled violently.

The Medicine Clan, in particular, knew quite a bit about thunder and clearly recognized this legendary divine might, their eyes filled with horror and bewilderment.

Black Demon Lightning, a tribulation lightning that only ninth-grade pills can produce, now appeared in the sky in a bright red light.

The Great Celestial Venerable of the Soul Palace froze in mid-air as he was about to strike. He suddenly looked up, the ghostly fire in his eye sockets pulsating violently, revealing his extreme inner turmoil.

He hadn't expected Xiao Bai to summon such lightning, and the aura was clearly aimed at him.

The atmosphere froze instantly. Everyone in the square held their breath. Those above the Dou Zun level fared slightly better, but those below the Dou Zun level turned pale as they felt the power of the black lightning in the air.

Just as the atmosphere reached a stalemate...
Suddenly, a loud dragon's roar and a chilling snake's hiss echoed from the void!

"Roar!"

"hiss!"

Space was torn apart once more, and two powerful and ferocious auras swept out.

As the power of space surged, an aged figure appeared—it was Elder Zhuli of the Ancient Dragon Clan! Behind him followed several peak Dou Zun experts from the Ancient Dragon Clan.

A chilling aura emanated from him, and a group of figures clad in dark, scaled armor with cold, sinister eyes appeared.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a slightly pale face but sharp, piercing eyes. He was Yao Ming, the patriarch of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan.

"Haha. Brother Xiao is indeed extraordinary. The ceremony is so lively. Do you need any help?"

Yao Ming laughed loudly, his gaze sweeping over the Soul Palace members with hostility. In the past, he would never have provoked the Soul Palace, but ever since he learned of the Yellow Spring Demon Saint's resurrection...
He is fearless!

Elder Zhuli of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan also nodded slightly to Xiao Bai.

"Should I call Elder Candlelight over?"

Seeing this, the crowd in the square couldn't help but groan inwardly. The opening ceremony of Zixiao Palace today was far too 'lively'!
Powerful figures emerged one after another, and these two dared to make such a statement, clearly showing they were not afraid of the Great Celestial Venerable of the Soul Palace.

Xiao Bai nodded in acknowledgment, then shook his head and smiled:
"Thank you both for your kindness. However, Zixiao Palace can handle the situation today."

Since he dared to send an invitation to the Soul Palace, he must have made some preparations.

When the little golden dragon left, it left him with a lot of black demon lightning, enough to deal with a Dou Sheng powerhouse.

When the Great Celestial Venerable saw the appearance of the Ancient Dragon of the Void and the people of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, the ghostly fire in his eye sockets flickered, clearly showing some surprise.

These two overlords of Warcraft have actually arrived together?
The Great Celestial Venerable's heart sank to the bottom. Xiao Bai, who controlled the Black Demon Lightning, was already a formidable opponent; now, with the addition of powerful figures from three races and two peak-level demonic beast clans… if this stalemate continued, the two of them would definitely not gain any advantage!
Remembering the Vice Hall Master's previous instructions, if Xiao Bai did not take any action against the Soul Hall, then just wait and see. The Great Celestial Venerable cursed inwardly, "Does this count as targeting him?"

His eyes flickered darkly a few times as he forcibly suppressed the fear and anger in his heart. He looked at Xiao Bai, gave a cold snort, and said in a hoarse voice:

"Very well! What a magnificent Zixiao Palace! I've certainly seen it all today! Since you're not welcome, we'll take our leave!"

The way they said it made it sound like they were the ones who had been wronged.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was first stunned, and then their faces showed extreme speechlessness and disdain.

Even people from the Thunder Clan, Flame Clan, and other forces looked disgusted.

Xiao Bai looked at them with icy eyes. He had invited the people from the Soul Palace to test the waters because he was unsure of the current situation of the various races.

But now that the Thunder Flame Clan has appeared, it's clear that the Soul Clan has backed down.

Since that's the case, the Soul Palace's probing is irrelevant. If it weren't for the large number of people today, making it unwise to take action, Xiao Bai would have been willing to expose some of his trump cards to keep these two here forever, based on their words and actions just now.

Just as he was about to wave the two away, a clear and ethereal female voice, yet carrying an undeniable air of authority, rang out like heavenly music.

"What a shameless place the Soul Palace is!"

"They came here to provoke us, and when they realized they couldn't win, they turned around and accused the host of not being welcoming?"

"This is truly an eye-opener! I've never seen such a shameless person before!"

The space rippled gently like water, and a woman dressed in a light blue dress walked out quietly with elegant steps.

With her slender figure, stunning beauty, and noble and elegant demeanor, she was like the most dazzling pearl in the world, attracting everyone's attention the moment she appeared.

A colorful rune between her eyebrows added an air of supreme majesty to her exquisite face.

"Gu Yuan's daughter, Gu Xun'er!!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, even the Great Heavenly Venerable, a two-star Dou Sheng, paled drastically.

He scanned the space around the woman with a look of suspicion and unease, a sense of dread rising in his heart, fearing that an ancient clan expert might suddenly appear from nowhere.

Gu You's legs went weak, and he almost knelt down!

Xun'er ignored the two of them and first looked at Xiao Bai. A beautiful smile bloomed on her exquisite face, which seemed to make the world pale in comparison. She seemed to be very satisfied with the surprise in his eyes.

Then, she slowly turned her head to look at the Great Celestial Venerable and the Second Celestial Venerable Gu You of the Soul Palace. Her clear, glass-like eyes instantly turned icy cold, and her voice also turned frigid:
"If the Soul Palace is truly sincere in coming to observe the ceremony, my Purple Cloud Palace will naturally welcome them. But if they intend to disrupt the event..."

Xun'er's voice paused slightly, and an extremely subtle, terrifying pressure, seemingly originating from nothingness, suddenly descended, precisely pressing down on the two Heavenly Venerables of the Soul Palace!

"Then today, neither of you will be leaving the Wind and Thunder Mountains!"

Gu You and the Great Celestial Venerable were instantly horrified, as if they had been targeted by an ancient behemoth. They immediately realized that the ancient clan must have sent a powerful protector to hide in the shadows when this young lady of the ancient clan left the ancient realm!

The Great Celestial Venerable's face was ashen, but the situation was beyond his control. He fiercely flicked his sleeves, grabbed the still trembling Bone Nether, tore through space, and fled into the void in a disheveled state, disappearing without a trace.

This sudden uproar involving the Soul Palace finally ended with the Soul Palace's humiliating retreat.

The tense atmosphere in the square immediately eased, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They secretly touched their backs and found that their inner shirts were a little damp. They were filled with lingering fear. If a battle between the Battle Saints had just taken place, they would obviously have been affected. Fortunately, the battle did not break out.

At the same time, everyone gained a completely new understanding of the power of the Purple Cloud Palace. To be able to make the Second Heavenly Venerable of the Soul Palace suffer a setback and force the First Heavenly Venerable to retreat—this is something that no ordinary force on the continent could accomplish.

Seeing that the annoying fellow was gone, Xun'er's icy expression melted instantly, replaced by a charming smile. She slowly walked up to Xiao Bai and said playfully:
"Brother Xiao Bai, you won't blame Xun'er for acting on her own, will you?"

Xiao Bai looked at the girl, then glanced at the three women behind her, and was slightly speechless.

Good grief, this girl is clearly here to assert her dominance!
Xun'er smiled slightly, her gaze sweeping over the four empty seats on the platform, finally settling on the empty seat next to Little Fairy Doctor.

She moved gracefully, and under the watchful eyes of countless people, naturally walked to the empty seat and sat down elegantly.

After sitting down, she first exchanged a glance with Little Fairy Doctor, and the two smiled slightly, showing a tacit understanding.

Then, her gaze swept across the opposite side without leaving a trace. Cai Lin raised her eyelids slightly, tapped the armrest of the chair with her fingertips, and remained silent.

Xun'er's expression remained unchanged. She glanced at Yun Yun across from her and saw that she seemed a little lost. She pursed her bright red lips slightly, nodded in acknowledgment, and then looked away, sitting quietly.

On the high platform, Xiao Bai looked at the four women beside him, each with their own unique charm, yet all whose fates were closely intertwined with his, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Xun'er's blue dress was noble, ethereal and elegant, and as dazzling as a star; Cai Lin's red robe and golden crown were bewitching and domineering, and coldly beautiful.

The Little Fairy Doctor's white dress is as pure as snow, ethereal and otherworldly, like a fairy; the Cloud Rhyme Palace Attire is simple and elegant, graceful and beautiful, gentle and serene.

This breathtaking sight once again plunged the entire audience into a brief silence, countless gazes filled with amazement and envy...

Xiao Bai withdrew his gaze from them, composed himself, and then swept his eyes across the entire room once more.

At this moment, the distinguished guests from the Thunder Clan, Flame Clan, Medicine Clan, Ancient Void Dragon, and Nine Netherworld Python Clan had already taken their seats in the newly added VIP seats at the front, guided by the disciples of Zixiao Palace.

Xiao Bai took a deep breath and once again expressed his gratitude to all the forces that had come, especially to the ancient races and the magical beast tribes who had traveled from afar.

The elaborate and solemn ceremony for establishing a sect was carried out one by one.

After offering sacrifices to Heaven and Earth and announcing the palace rules, various factions presented their congratulatory gifts, with rare and precious treasures piling up like mountains...

The entire process was lively and impressive, giving all the guests a deeper understanding of this new overlord of the Northern Region.

After a series of procedures, the most important part of the grand opening ceremony was finally completed.

Xiao Bai stood before the main seat, his gaze sweeping over the crowd below, looking at those from various forces, especially the ancient races.
He knew the time had come.

He cleared his throat, his voice carrying throughout the arena through his fighting spirit, silencing all the noise:

"Gentlemen, thank you all for coming today to witness the establishment of my Zixiao Palace. The ceremony is now complete, and we should hold a banquet to celebrate with you all. However, before the banquet begins, I, Xiao, have an important matter to discuss with the heroes of the world!"

His voice became solemn and serious, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

The various factions in the front row also looked at him curiously, wondering what important matter this Palace Master of Zixiao Palace was going to announce next.

Xiao Bai's gaze slowly swept over the Thunder Clan, Flame Clan, Medicine Clan, and Ancient Clan, and he spoke in a deep voice:

"This matter concerns the lives of all people on the continent, the survival of ancient races, and even... the legendary mystery of the Battle Emperor!"

The moment the words "Battle Emperor" were uttered, they resounded like a thunderclap across the entire square!
Everyone's expression changed drastically in an instant!

(End of this chapter)