Fights Break Sphere: Purple Thunder Emperor

Chapter 435 The Increasingly Chaotic Black Corner Region
Northwest Continent, Black Corner Region.

In just a few days, the situation changed dramatically.

This already chaotic land experienced a period of "prosperity" unseen for centuries in just a few days.

Above the sky, the light of the spatial passages rose and fell, and figures exuding powerful auras descended one after another.

Normally, it's rare to see a Dou Zong level expert, but now they're almost everywhere, and occasionally a terrifying pressure from a Dou Zun level expert sweeps across the sky.

This sight made the local forces in the Black Corner Territory tremble with fear.

Their past dominance was based on nothing more than the cultivation levels of Dou Huang and Dou Zong. They had never seen such a spectacle before. The powerful figures from Zhongzhou were all imposing, with arrogant eyes that regarded the natives of the Black Corner Region as nothing. Their words and actions were filled with a sense of superiority.

If anything goes wrong, they will be scolded and driven away at best, and killed with a wave of their hand at worst, demonstrating the law of the jungle to the fullest extent.

It was only then that many people suddenly remembered.

Not long ago, Shenxiao City issued a seemingly alarmist warning at an auction:
The Black Corner Region is about to face earth-shattering chaos. If you have no means to protect yourself, it is best to leave as soon as possible.

At the time, most people who were used to hanging around in the Black Corner Region scoffed at this.

When is the Black Corner Region not in chaos?
Who are you scaring?

They had long been accustomed to the chaotic order here and believed it was nothing more than a charade by Shenxiao City, or a means to monopolize certain resources.

However, reality gave them a resounding slap in the face.

This situation is no longer a minor skirmish within the Black Corner Region.

It's as if all the strongest people on the entire continent have gathered here!

Dou Zong are as common as dogs, Dou Zun are everywhere, and Dou Huang, who once dominated a region, no longer even have the right to speak loudly.

Countless people were filled with regret, wishing they had heeded the warnings and left this place that was about to turn into a battlefield sooner.

Unfortunately, now that they want to leave, they find powerful figures constantly appearing around them, so they dare not make any moves. No one knows what they might encounter on the road, so it's safer to stay in familiar places.

Shenxiao City.

As the most powerful force in the Black Corner Region, Shenxiao City is more "lively" than ever before.

The city has expanded several times over, and it is now bustling with activity and teeming with people.

On the observation deck at the top of the city lord's mansion, Yao Tianhuo stood with his hands behind his back, his face full of helplessness.

"Alas, I've really gotten myself on a pirate ship..."

Having joined the Zixiao Palace, I originally thought I would live a life of leisure, but now Xiao Bai has sent me to Shenxiao City to oversee things.

At first, he thought the job was pretty good. Shenxiao City was the only dominant city in the Black Corner Region, and he, as a Seven-Star Dou Zun, could do whatever he wanted. He was living a carefree life.

But all of this changed completely after the founding ceremony of Zixiao Palace. Although he was unable to attend the ceremony in person, news of what happened at the ceremony quickly reached his ears the next day.

Yao Tianhuo almost jumped up and cursed at that moment.

Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Cave!
He instantly felt that this place was no longer appealing; there was a 'powder keg' sitting on him, and he, a mere Seven-Star Dou Zun, couldn't possibly control it!

Sure enough, in the days that followed, Yao Tianhuo deeply experienced what it meant to be "at the forefront of a storm".

Countless powerful individuals from Central Continent and other regions of the continent flooded into the Black Corner Region like locusts, and Shenxiao City, as the central city of the Black Corner Region, was the first to be hit.

Yao Tianhuo gazed at the streaks of light that occasionally streaked across the sky outside the city, and the faint spatial fluctuations emanating from further away, and couldn't help but sigh, filled with resentment.

Why isn't that guy here yet?

As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes suddenly darted up, and he looked up at a certain spot in the sky above the city lord's mansion.

That aura... though subtle, he could not be mistaken!

"Here it comes! It's finally here!"

With a flicker, he transformed into a streak of fiery red light and vanished from the observation deck.

Above Shenxiao City, amidst the clouds, a figure quietly appeared, standing with his hands behind his back. He looked down at the magnificent Shenxiao City below, a trace of reminiscence and emotion flashing in his eyes.

This city can be said to be the first base he established on the Dou Qi Continent.

The scenes from those days are still vivid in my mind.

Just then, two streaks of light shot out from the city lord's mansion and arrived behind Xiao Bai in an instant.

The two watched Xiao Bai's retreating figure, their hearts filled with both excitement and awe.

They all knew Xiao Bai when he was young, and Hai Bodong even witnessed his rise from the Jia Ma Empire.

Seeing Xiao Bai turn around, his face bearing his usual peaceful smile, the two quickly composed themselves and bowed respectfully.
"Greetings, Palace Master!"

Xiao Bai waved his hand and said in a gentle tone, "Elder Yao, Elder Hai, there's no need for such formalities. You two have worked hard these past few days."

Seeing that Xiao Bai's attitude remained unchanged, Yao Tianhuo stopped being polite and poured out his grievances:
"You've finally arrived. If you hadn't come, my heart wouldn't have been able to take it. In the past few days, more and more powerful people have been pouring into the city, and their cultivation levels are getting higher and higher. It's been keeping me on edge all day."

Hai Bodong nodded in deep agreement, a hint of emotion crossing his aged face, and sighed:
"Palace Master, the allure of the Dou Di Cave is truly unparalleled. Powerful figures who were rarely seen in the past are now almost everywhere in Shenxiao City. It's truly an eye-opener."

His tone was filled with undisguised shock. Back in the Jia Ma Empire, a Dou Huang could dominate, and a Dou Zong was a legend.

Now he truly witnessed the vastness of the mainland and the abundance of powerful figures.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai smiled slightly and was about to speak.

Suddenly, he frowned slightly and turned his gaze to a patch of airspace not far away.

Seeing this, Yao Tianhuo and Hai Bodong were somewhat puzzled. Following his gaze, they saw that the sky was calm and peaceful, with nothing unusual about it.

But in the next moment, their expressions changed simultaneously!
The once peaceful space suddenly began to violently distort and boil.
It was as if an invisible hand was forcibly tearing, and ripples spread out in the space, emitting a low humming sound.

"This is... a wormhole?!"

Yao Tianhuo's face was full of astonishment, "Someone has directly opened the exit of a spatial wormhole above our Shenxiao City?!"

The fact that they were able to open up a stable spatial passage across such a vast distance between two realms suggests that the strength of the force behind them was not to be underestimated. He knew that with his cultivation level, he could not have done such a thing.

He subconsciously felt a surge of tension, but when he glanced at Xiao Bai beside him, whose expression remained calm and composed, that tension vanished instantly, replaced by a confident calm.

It feels really good to have someone backing you up!
A smile gradually appeared on Yao Tianhuo's face. He was grateful that Xiao Bai had rescued him from the underground magma back then.

Hai Bodong also felt the sense of security brought by Xiao Bai, and his previously anxious heart was put at ease.

Under the watchful eyes of the three, the boiling space gradually stabilized, forming a stable spatial vortex with a diameter of about ten feet. The interior of the passage was filled with colorful light and emitted strong spatial fluctuations.

"This is the Northwest Continent? The energy is indeed very thin; it's truly a remote and impoverished place."

"I've heard that this Black Corner Region is in complete chaos, with the strongest being only a Dou Zong. It's laughable." "Let's quickly figure out where we are and find a place to stay. It's ridiculous that a Dou Di's cave is located in such a godforsaken place."

As soon as the words were spoken, several elegantly dressed young figures, with expressions of disdain and impatience, slowly stepped out of the spatial passage.

"Hey you guys! Where is this place? Is this part of the Black Corner Region?"

As soon as these people came out, they saw Xiao Bai and the other two suspended in the air.

Seeing that Xiao Bai's aura was ordinary, Yao Tianhuo and Hai Bodong, although their auras were not weak, did not take it to heart.

Xiao Bai ignored them and looked at the passage behind them. Yao Tianhuo and Hai Bodong glanced at them, but seeing that Xiao Bai did not respond, they also ignored him.

The young man who had asked the question felt a surge of anger when he saw that none of the three answered him immediately, or even looked at him properly.

Just as he was about to lash out, an aged yet authoritative voice rang out from within the spatial passage:

"Enough! You're new here, don't cause trouble!"

As the voice spoke, a figure slowly emerged from the passage.

The newcomer was an elderly man with white hair and beard, a gaunt face, and a sharp glint in his eyes. He exuded a mysterious aura that seemed to blend seamlessly with the heavens and earth.

This is definitely not a Dou Zun!

Yao Tianhuo and Hai Bodong both felt a chill run down their spines.

The old man first glared at the young men with a slightly reproachful look. Although the young men were not convinced, they did not dare to act presumptuously in front of the old man and lowered their heads dejectedly.

The old man then turned around:

"A few..."

His words stopped abruptly.

When his gaze finally fell on the face of the young man standing at the very front, the one he hadn't paid much attention to before, his smile froze instantly.

"You...you are..." The old man's voice trembled slightly, and he could no longer maintain his previous composure.

Xiao Bai looked at the half-saint elder who had reacted so strongly, raised an eyebrow slightly, and spoke calmly:
"you know me?"

Upon hearing this, the old man gave a bitter smile, glared at the clueless juniors again, and then quickly bowed to Xiao Bai, his attitude becoming extremely polite and humble.

"Palace Master Xiao is joking. You are now famous throughout the continent, how could you not recognize us? We are just ignorant juniors. Please be magnanimous and do not stoop to their level."

The young men were slightly taken aback when they saw the Half-Saint Ancestor adopting such a humble posture.

But soon, a name that had recently resounded like thunder across the entire continent suddenly flashed into their minds—

Zixiao Palace, Xiao Bai!

That powerful figure who openly announced the news of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's cave at the founding ceremony, stirring up the winds and clouds across the entire continent!

In an instant, these young men, who had been so arrogant just moments before, felt a chill run from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads. Their faces turned deathly pale, and their bodies began to tremble uncontrollably.

They finally understood why their ancestor had been so polite!
The old man was also inwardly groaning. He never imagined that the randomly opened spatial passage would happen to be right under the nose of this evil star.

This guy is incredibly powerful, daring to disregard even the Soul Palace. Moreover, he has a wide circle of friends, not only being on good terms with many forces in the Central Continent, but also having connections with several ancient families.

If he really wants to pursue this matter, things will probably not end well today.

Xiao Bai glanced at the group of young people whose lips were trembling with fear and said calmly:

“If I really wanted to argue with them, they would have been dead just now.”

Upon hearing this, the semi-saint elder breathed a long sigh of relief and quickly said:

"Thank you for your magnanimity, Palace Master Xiao!"

Having calmed down somewhat, he turned to the few unworthy juniors and sternly shouted:
"What are you still doing?"

As if waking from a dream, the group quickly bowed and said in trembling voices:

"Thank you so much, Senior Xiao!"

Xiao Bai glanced at them, his gaze lingering on their faces—two of whom, though young, clearly looked slightly older than him—and a strange feeling welled up inside him.

Being called "senior" by someone older than yourself is a rather novel feeling.

However, this thought only flashed through his mind. He stopped looking at the few people who were silent as cicadas in fear and instead turned his gaze to the bustling Shenxiao City below.

Immediately, a majestic voice clearly resounded throughout every corner of the city:
"Shenxiao City is the territory of my Zixiao Palace. Whatever you want to do, as long as you are not in the city, I will not interfere for the time being."

He paused slightly, and the entire city fell silent instantly.

Countless gazes, some open and some hidden, were cast upon the figure in the air.

Immediately afterwards, a terrifying pressure as vast as an abyss and as boundless as the sea suddenly spread out from Xiao Bai's center!
Under this oppressive force, whether it was a Dou Huang, a Dou Zong, or even the few peak Dou Zun auras hidden in the city, they all felt their minds shake violently, and an indescribable fear surged from the depths of their souls!

Xiao Bai's voice rang out again, carrying an undeniable determination:
"But once you enter Shenxiao City, you must abide by the city's rules, otherwise you will be an enemy of my Zixiao Palace!"

As the voice faded, the terrifying pressure receded like a tide.

However, the powerful figures who had originally harbored ulterior motives and were eager to make a move all restrained their auras and had solemn expressions.

I never expected that Shenxiao City would have the Zixiao Palace as its backing!
After issuing the warning, Xiao Bai did not linger. He glanced at the half-saint elder, and with a slight sway, he vanished from the spot like a ghost.

The semi-saint elder wiped away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead, shook his head, and smiled bitterly:
"Sigh, I really didn't check the almanac before I went out... This Palace Master Xiao is indeed worthy of his reputation... I'm afraid he's not far from the true Dou Sheng realm."

He knew that Xiao Bai's words and the pressure he had just released were not only meant for the entire city, but more importantly, they were a warning to him, the newly arrived half-saint.

The young men were still shaken, their backs soaked with cold sweat. They had to support each other to keep their balance and dared not be arrogant in the slightest.

Seeing Xiao Bai leave, Yao Tianhuo and Hai Bodong also prepared to return to the City Lord's Mansion.

At this moment, the half-saint elder hurriedly called out to them, "Please wait, you two!"

Yao Tianhuo turned around and looked at him with a puzzled expression: "Is there anything else, sir?"

The old man put on a polite smile, and with a flash of light from his storage ring, an antique-looking invitation made of extraordinary material appeared in his hand, which he then handed over.

"Please pass this invitation on to Palace Master Xiao."

Yao Tianhuo took the invitation and immediately noticed the large, golden characters on it.

"A space trade fair?!"

(End of this chapter)