Fights Break Sphere: Purple Thunder Emperor

Chapter 445 Xiao Xuan: His surname is Xiao
"Congratulations, Brother Zhukun! You're out of trouble in sight, and it's just around the corner!"

Gu Yuan stepped forward, a genuine smile on his face, and cupped his hands in greeting.

He was genuinely delighted.

In today's battle, the Soul Clan revealed a strength far exceeding expectations, with four elders at the level of eight-star Dou Sheng alone appearing!
If it weren't for the presence of the ancient Dragon Emperor Zhukun, the outcome of their four-race alliance against the Soul Emperor, the Void Devouring Flame, and the four eight-star Dou Sheng would have been uncertain, and they might have even suffered heavy losses.

The existence of Zhu Kun is undoubtedly a shot in the arm, especially in the future fight against the Soul Clan. An ally at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng level is of immeasurable value.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Kun slightly nodded his enormous dragon head, his body shimmering with light. His massive, ten-thousand-foot-tall dragon body rapidly shrank, transforming once again into the image of a middle-aged emperor clad in a purple-gold dragon robe, exuding an imposing aura.

He looked at Gu Yuan, cupped his hands, and said in a deep voice:
"Brother Gu, I am grateful for your help this time. I will accept your kindness."

"Brother Zhukun, you flatter me," Gu Yuan replied politely.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lei Ying, Yan Jin, Yao Dan, and the others looked at each other, their eyes filled with doubt and curiosity.

They had never heard of this incredibly powerful figure, who was on par with Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi, and even slightly superior to them!
When did such a prominent figure emerge from hiding on the mainland?
Seeing the expressions on the three people's faces, Gu Yuan knew they were puzzled, so he took the initiative to explain:

"Three clan leaders, this is the emperor of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, Zhukun. Brother Zhukun has lived for a long time and was once in the same era as the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor. However, for some reasons, he has been guarding the ancient emperor's cave here."

"The Ancient Dragon Emperor of the Void?!"

"From the same era as Emperor Tuoshegu?!"

Lei Ying, Yan Jin, and Yao Dan were speechless almost simultaneously, their eyes flashing with unbelievable shock.

Taixu Ancient Dragon!

The supreme royal family of the Warcraft world, and also the most mysterious race.

For the past few thousand years, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan has been elusive and rarely appears in the world. Unexpectedly, their emperor has been right in front of this Tuoshe Cave all along!

Moreover, it was an ancient being from the same era as the Tusekhara Emperor!
what does this mean?
This means that the Dragon Emperor's strength and resources are probably even deeper than they imagined!
After the initial shock, the three exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of relief in the other's eyes.

Fortunately, this time they chose to ally with the ancient clans to fight against the Soul Clan.

Otherwise, if we antagonize the ancient tribes, the consequences will be unimaginable.

The fact that the ancient races could stand on the same side as this Dragon Emperor instantly increased the weight of their alliance countless times!
Judging from the scene where this thing flew out of Xiao Bai's sleeve earlier, and the scene where Xiao Bai gave him all the ancient jade just now, it is clear that this Dragon Emperor has an inseparable relationship with him!
Lei Ying, being the most straightforward, looked at Xiao Bai and couldn't help but speak:

“Young friend Xiao Bai… If I am not mistaken, the situation on the continent has been turbulent recently. Our clans have uncovered the traitor within the Soul Palace, leading to a standoff. And now the news of the Dou Di Cave has spread, drawing us all here… Behind all of this, I’m afraid you are involved, aren’t you?”

Upon hearing this, Yan Jin, Yao Dan, and the Dou Sheng powerhouses accompanying the three clans all focused their gazes on Xiao Bai.

Looking back on the series of events that have occurred recently, each one linked to the next, leading to today's situation, they simply cannot believe that no one was behind it.

The only one who seems to be able to connect all the clues is Xiao Bai, who appears to have only half-saint cultivation but always manages to do amazing things!
Facing the gazes of numerous ancient racial giants, Xiao Bai's expression remained largely unchanged; he merely nodded slightly, readily acknowledging the situation.
"Clan Chief Lei Ying, you are wise. The Soul Clan has been plotting for a thousand years, infiltrating various clans. Without extraordinary methods, it is difficult to force them to show themselves, let alone have the opportunity to severely damage their foundation. I had no choice but to take this risky step. If I have offended anyone, I hope you seniors will forgive me."

Although he spoke modestly, the meaning behind his words was crystal clear.

Upon confirmation, the three clan leaders, Lei Ying, Yan Jin, and Yao Dan, along with the numerous Dou Sheng behind them, fell into a brief silence, their expressions shifting between shock, helplessness, and感慨 (a mix of emotions, including regret and reflection).

Who are they?

He is a powerful figure standing at the pinnacle of the continent, a giant whose every stomp shakes the entire Central Plains!

When have I ever been schemed against like this?
Moreover, he was just a "little guy" whose cultivation level was only half-saint!
But unfortunately, every step of Xiao Bai's scheme was an open conspiracy!
They exposed the traitor themselves in order to protect themselves and also to eliminate the Soul Clan's wings;
By releasing information about the cave, they further exploited their desire for the ruins of the Dou Di.

Even if they knew the secrets behind it, they still had no choice but to come.

The feeling of being manipulated and forced to follow the other party's predetermined path is truly frustrating, yet one can't help but admire their courage and wisdom.

"What great courage..." Yan Jin took a deep breath and murmured.

Using the mainland as a chessboard and the world's top experts as chess pieces, this ambition is unprecedented throughout history!

Yao Dan shook his head with a wry smile: "The younger generation is truly formidable... We are indeed getting old."

The other Battle Saints from the four clans could only offer a helpless, bitter smile as they looked at that calmly standing figure.

This guy is a complete freak!

At such a young age, it's one thing for his cultivation to rival that of the older generation of experts, but his strategic skills are simply monstrous!
Xiao Xuan, who had been standing quietly near the stone gate, gazing intently at the magnificent stone gate, now turned his gaze away and turned to Xiao Bai.

A hint of surprise flashed in his deep eyes, which quickly turned into deep satisfaction and admiration.

Although he had communicated with Xiao Bai in the Heavenly Tomb, he never expected that Xiao Bai was the mastermind behind all of this, silently setting up such a shocking scheme!

"Clan Chief Xiao Xuan,"

Lei Ying looked at Xiao Xuan with a complicated expression, his tone filled with undisguised envy.
"How much this world loves the Xiao Clan! A thousand years ago, the Xiao Clan had you as its patriarch, unparalleled on the continent. A thousand years later, although the Xiao Clan is temporarily in a state of silence, it has produced a figure like Xiao Bai... Although his strength is still shallow, his wisdom and courage are probably no less than yours back then."

Yan Jin and Yao Dan nodded in agreement, their voices filled with emotion.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan burst into laughter, his voice clear and melodious, filled with indescribable comfort and joy.

The decline of the Xiao clan after a thousand years of silence has always been his greatest regret and pain.

Now, seeing Xiao Bai's amazing talent, even though he has no Xiao clan blood, he still came from the Xiao family and has countless connections with him.

With this bond, regardless of whether he can be resurrected in the future, the Xiao clan's resurgence has already seen a glimmer of hope!

Moreover, there's also Xiao Yan, who possesses the bloodline of the Xiao clan and is equally gifted...

"Hahaha! Okay! Okay! Okay!"

Xiao Xuan exclaimed "Good!" three times in succession, and even the illusory figure in the green robe swayed slightly with excitement.
"It is a blessing for the Xiao family to produce Xiao Bai! It is also... a blessing for our Xiao clan!"

He emphasized the words "Xiao Clan" and glanced meaningfully at Gu Yuan beside him.

Gu Yuan naturally sensed the smugness in Xiao Xuan's words, but when he looked at Xiao Bai, his eyes were also full of satisfaction.

After today's events, he found his future son-in-law increasingly pleasing to the eye.

In terms of ability, temperament, and wisdom, he is truly an outstanding man, worthy of his daughter.

Seeing Xiao Xuan's gaze sweep over, Gu Yuan clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, saying:
"Xiao Xuan, congratulations. The Xiao clan... has a bright future." Unexpectedly, Xiao Xuan glanced at him indifferently, his tone carrying a hint of inexplicable "teasing":
"You've certainly raised a fine daughter; you have good taste. But in the end, she still benefits my Xiao clan!"

Gu Yuan's smile froze, and he immediately retorted:

"Xiao Xuan, stop being so presumptuous! It's true that Xiao Bai's surname is Xiao, but he is not of the Xiao clan's bloodline. Strictly speaking, he cannot be considered a member of your Xiao clan. Once he marries Xun'er, he will be my Gu clan's son-in-law, and naturally, he will be a member of my Gu clan!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan nonchalantly curled his lip and slowly said:

"His surname is Xiao."

Gu Yuan's eyes twitched: "His cultivation level has nothing to do with the Xiao clan's bloodline..."

Xiao Xuan maintained his expression: "His surname is Xiao."

Gu Yuan took a deep breath: "He and Xun'er are deeply in love, and in the future..."

"His surname is Xiao."

Xiao Xuan didn't respond at all. No matter what Gu Yuan said, he only gave these three light words in response.

"you……"

Gu Yuan was speechless for a moment, pointing at Xiao Xuan, glaring angrily but helpless.

He even wondered if Xiao Xuan had lost his mind after transforming into an energy body.

Is it just these three words that keep coming back and forth?
This scene, witnessed by the surrounding ancient clans, thunder clans, fire clans, and medicine clans, instantly left everyone dumbfounded, their jaws dropping to the floor.

These are Clan Chief Gu Yuan and Clan Chief Xiao Xuan!
The two top giants on the mainland are usually dignified and imposing figures!

At this moment, they are acting like two petty juniors, bickering and undermining each other over Xiao Bai's "ownership".
This completely overturned their previous understanding!
The three ancient immortals, Lei Ying, and the others looked at each other, wanting to laugh but not daring to, their expressions quite interesting.

Xiao Bai was initially taken aback by what he saw, but then a look of understanding flashed in his eyes.

Gu Yuan and Xiao Xuan were close friends a thousand years ago, and also rivals who recognized each other.

However, Xiao Xuan failed to break through to the Dou Di realm, and the Xiao clan was destroyed. Their identities and circumstances changed drastically. In addition, a thousand years passed, and their pure friendship was overwhelmed by factors such as race and responsibility.

Today, under these special circumstances, Xiao Xuan's inner turmoil has eased somewhat, and Gu Yuan has also unloaded some of his burdens. The two seem to have returned to the carefree days a thousand years ago, when they could tease and banter with each other.

This was not a loss of composure, but a rare emotional release and the joy of reuniting with a close friend.

Just as Gu Yuan and Xiao Xuan's somewhat "childish" banter was making the atmosphere a little strange, Zhu Kun quietly pulled Xiao Bai aside.

With a flick of his wrist, a cocoon of light radiating a soft and pure purple-gold glow appeared out of thin air.

The surface of the cocoon shimmered with iridescent light, and within it, a small, dragon-shaped phantom could be vaguely seen curled up, radiating a powerful life force and a unique royal aura.

As soon as the cocoon of light appeared, it seemed to sense Xiao Bai's presence and immediately flew to his side like a swallow returning to its nest. It circled around him happily a few times, bobbing up and down, as if carefully examining whether he was injured.

After confirming that Xiao Bai was unharmed, the purple-gold light on the cocoon flickered a few times, conveying a sense of relief and reassurance.

Upon seeing the purple-gold cocoon, Xiao Bai couldn't help but smile gently. He reached out and gently stroked the smooth, warm surface of the cocoon, softly saying:
"I'm fine, I made you worry."

Feeling Xiao Bai's touch, the light cocoon affectionately rubbed against his palm, its light becoming even softer. It was Zi Yan's clear voice that emanated from within the light cocoon.

"Hmph. If you cause any trouble, I'll settle accounts with that old geezer and never speak to him again!"

Zhu Kun, standing to the side, felt a pang of heartache. A sour feeling welled up in his chest, as if a treasure he had cherished for millennia had been stolen from him. His face darkened, and he snorted irritably.

Xiao Bai chuckled awkwardly twice, then quickly changed the subject:
"Uncle Zhu, what's wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Kun suppressed his jealousy, took two steps forward, came to the purple-gold cocoon, gently patted it, and said with reluctance in his eyes:

"Zi Yan is at a crucial stage of evolution and transformation, and cannot withstand too much disturbance. After you leave, I will calm down and break free of the shackles on my body. I'm afraid that when I'm fighting against the restrictions, I won't be able to focus on anything else."

Xiao Bai was taken aback for a moment, then realized: "Uncle Zhu means I should take Zi Yan away?"

Zhu Kun's gaze returned to Xiao Bai, filled with trust and entrustment:
"Although your cultivation level is low, you are meticulous, have extraordinary methods, and are blessed with great fortune. I entrust Zi Yan to you, take her away from here, and find a safe place to wait for her to complete her evolution. Only then can I break the restriction here with peace of mind."

“!!” Xiao Bai.

Low cultivation level?
However, after glancing at everyone present out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that none of them were below the level of a Dou Sheng (Battle Saint). His status as a Half-Saint was exceptionally conspicuous.

Sorry to bother you!

He pondered for a moment, thinking about finding a suitable place for Zi Yan, when his gaze inadvertently fell on Xiao Xuan's back, and his eyes immediately lit up.

"Uncle Zhu, why don't we let Ziyan go to the Heavenly Tomb?"

"The Heavenly Tomb?" Zhu Kun was slightly taken aback.

"That's right. Time flows differently inside the Heavenly Tomb than outside. Three years inside is only half a year outside. I believe that once Zi Yan goes there, she will soon be able to complete the refining of the Dragon Emperor's Origin Fruit!"

The more Xiao Bai thought about it, the more he felt that the Heavenly Tomb was very suitable for Zi Yan, and even more so for Zi Yan. After returning this time, he would let Xian'er and Yun'er go to the Heavenly Tomb to cultivate together.

"The tomb can have this effect?" Upon hearing this, Zhu Kun's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Yes, although it's not opened at a normal time and you can only stay inside for a year, don't worry, I can open it at any time. If you get kicked out, I'll just send you back in!"

Xiao Bai nodded and smiled in affirmation.

"Haha. Good job, kid! You didn't disappoint me!"

Zhu Kun patted Xiao Bai on the shoulder and laughed heartily. He had only hoped that Xiao Bai could take Zi Yan to a relatively safe place, but he did not expect that Xiao Bai could provide such an excellent place as the Heavenly Tomb.

The different flow rates of time mean that Zi Yan can complete her evolution faster.

Moreover, according to what he said before, Xiao Xuan is in the Heavenly Tomb. Given his relationship with Xiao Bai, there is naturally no need to worry about safety!

Sure enough, this kid is a person with great fortune. Although his cultivation level is a bit low, when it comes to connections, even he, the Dragon Emperor, is somewhat ashamed of himself!

(End of this chapter)