Fights Break Sphere: Purple Thunder Emperor

Chapter 446 One Palace, One Hall, One Tower

As the Thunder Clan, Flame Clan, and Medicine Clan members took their leave and disappeared into the barrier as streams of light, the noisy underground space became much quieter.

Gu Yuan withdrew his gaze and turned to Xiao Bai beside him, asking in a calm tone:

"Xiao Bai, what are your plans next?"

Xiao Bai hesitated for a moment, then did not hide anything and frankly said:
"Uncle Gu, I will find a place to go into seclusion and try to break through to the Dou Sheng realm."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan's illusory figure beside him suddenly gleamed with astonishing light, and he clapped his hands and laughed:

"Good! Hurry up and advance to the Dou Sheng realm. The continent is in turmoil and so lively. My old bones are getting rusty from staying in the Heavenly Tomb. I'm waiting for you to help me revive as soon as possible so I can come out and move around!"

His words were spoken in jest, but Xiao Bai could hear the deep expectation hidden within them.

Previously, Xiao Xuan had no hope of being resurrected, so he was naturally indifferent. But now that things are so lively outside, he can only watch from inside the Heavenly Tomb, so he is naturally very unwilling.

Once he resolves the issue of the Heavenly Tomb's soul and gains complete control of the Heavenly Tomb, he can begin his experiment.

All of this can only begin once Xiao Bai advances to the Dou Sheng realm!
Meeting Xiao Xuan's expectant gaze, Xiao Bai nodded solemnly and smiled:

"Don't worry, senior, I will do my best and won't keep you waiting."

When Gu Yuan heard that Xiao Bai already had a clear plan, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

He succinctly summarized some of his insights and key points from his breakthrough to the Dou Sheng realm. These were the crystallization of the wisdom of his predecessors, priceless treasures for any peak Half-Saint.

"Thank you for your guidance, Uncle Gu."

Xiao Bai carefully noted down these pieces of advice, which would indeed save him from many detours.

Gu Yuan nodded slightly and said:
"Breaking through to the Dou Sheng realm is no ordinary feat, unlike any other realm you've reached. Is there anything the ancient clans can do to help you? Please speak freely."

Xiao Bai shook his head, his tone calm yet full of confidence:

"Thank you for your kindness, Uncle Gu. I already have a well-thought-out plan for how to advance to the Dou Sheng realm."

Seeing that Xiao Bai said this, Gu Yuan did not ask any further questions.

He knew that the young man before him was shrouded in mystery and knew many ancient secrets that even he found astonishing.

Moreover, he learned from his daughter Xun'er that Xiao Bai had been very opinionated and resilient since childhood. The girl had given him many things, but he refused them all in the end. He almost entirely relied on his own opportunities to forge his own unique path.

For people like this, too much interference is actually counterproductive.

"In that case, you can decide for yourself."

Gu Yuan nodded with a smile, then turned his gaze to Zhu Kun beside him, cupped his hands, and said:

"Brother Zhukun, we must take our leave now. We wish you a speedy release from your confinement and a triumphant rise to the heavens!"

As for Xiao Xuan beside him, Gu Yuan seemed not to see him at all and completely ignored him.

He was clearly still bothered by the earlier remark that "his surname is Xiao".

Zhu Kun returned the greeting with clasped hands, his voice booming like a bell:
"Brother Gu, take care! We'll meet again another day! Once I'm free, I will definitely visit the Ancient Realm in person!"

Seeing that Gu Yuan was preparing to leave with his men, Xiao Bai's heart stirred, and he remembered something. He immediately sent a telepathic message to Gu Yuan:
"Uncle Gu, there's one more thing. The Soul Clan's Void Devouring Flame is very likely about to advance to the Emperor Realm Soul level."

Gu Yuan paused slightly as he was about to leave, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He replied telepathically:

"An Emperor-level soul? How did you know that?"

Reaching the Emperor Realm soul is no easy feat, especially since the Void Devouring Flame is not human; it is a strange fire, a special spiritual object of heaven and earth, which imposes even greater limitations on soul growth!
If the Void Devouring Flame can truly achieve this, its strength will indeed undergo a qualitative change.

In that case, if Zhu Kun doesn't come out, they won't be able to resist at all.

Xiao Bai explained, "In recent years, the Soul Palace has been frantically collecting soul essence on the continent, far exceeding the scale required to cultivate powerful individuals. Combined with the characteristics of the Void Devouring Flame, its purpose is most likely to accumulate enough soul power to help him break through to the legendary Emperor Realm soul. Once he succeeds, the threat posed by the Soul Clan will increase several times over."

Gu Yuan's eyes instantly sharpened like knives, a cold glint flashing within them. Although he had sensed the Soul Palace's unusual behavior before, he hadn't considered this aspect in depth.

After Xiao Bai pointed it out, many clues suddenly connected, causing a chill to run down his spine.

The Void Devouring Flame of an Emperor-level Soul, plus a Soul Heaven Emperor...

The Soul Clan's schemes are far greater than imagined!
He looked at Xiao Bai, and transmitted his voice in a deep, solemn tone:
"I understand. This matter is of great importance. When I return, I will personally keep an eye on the Soul Clan. You must also be careful. If anything happens, crush the jade slip Xun'er gave you immediately!"

Xiao Bai nodded. With Gu Yuan, a peak nine-star Dou Sheng, personally watching over him, it would at least put some restraint on the Soul Clan and buy him more time.

Having finished his explanation, Gu Yuan didn't linger. With a flick of his sleeve, he led the group of powerful members of the ancient clan out of the barrier and disappeared.

After the ancient clan members departed, Xiao Xuan's illusory figure also seemed to fade slightly. He looked at Xiao Bai, his tone filled with expectation:

"I should go back to the Heavenly Tomb too. Hurry up, I'm waiting for your good news."

Zhu Kun looked at the purple cocoon of light gently lifted by Xiao Xuan's power, his eyes filled with reluctance and affection. He solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xiao Xuan, his tone sincere:
"Clan Chief Xiao Xuan, I entrust my daughter to your care."

Xiao Xuan smiled calmly, his tone even:

"Brother Zhukun, you're too kind. The Heavenly Tomb has been quiet for too long; having more people will bring some life and make it more lively. Besides..."

He turned his gaze to Xiao Bai and smiled gently.

"Xiao Bai's affairs are my affairs."

A warm feeling welled up in Xiao Bai's heart. He hadn't known Xiao Xuan for very long, but this ancestor of the Xiao clan had done everything he could to help him.

He secretly resolved in his heart that he must advance to the Dou Sheng realm as soon as possible, resolve the Heavenly Tomb Soul, and help Xiao Xuan be resurrected and reappear in the world!

"gone."

Xiao Xuan said no more. He rolled up his sleeves, and with the cocoon of light that shimmered with purple-gold radiance and conveyed a sense of attachment, he stepped into the slowly rotating spatial rift behind him.

The crack then quickly closed, isolating the Heavenly Tomb from the outside world once again.

In the blink of an eye, only Xiao Bai and Zhu Kun remained in the magnificent underground space.

Xiao Bai bowed respectfully to Zhu Kun:
"Uncle Zhu, I'll take my leave now. I wish you a speedy recovery and the restoration of your freedom!"

Zhu Kun looked at the young man who had repeatedly brought him surprises, a smile of appreciation appearing on his rugged face. He patted Xiao Bai's shoulder forcefully, his voice loud and authoritative:
"Alright! Go! Remember, if you encounter any trouble you can't handle, don't try to tough it out, just come here and find me! Although I'm temporarily trapped here, I can still protect you, kid!"

Xiao Bai was moved and nodded earnestly:

"Xiao Bai will keep Uncle Zhu's words in mind."

"Haha, okay! Let's go, I'll see you out."

Zhu Kun laughed loudly, and without any visible movement, an invisible yet vast spatial force instantly enveloped Xiao Bai.

The next moment, the two disappeared from their spot as if they had never existed. Xiao Bai felt the scene before him change rapidly, and space swept past him like flowing water. In just a few breaths, the pressure around him eased, and he had already left the oppressive and scorching underground magma world, appearing under a familiar sky.

Below lay the rolling mountains and the outlines of the Canaan Academy's inner courtyard, but Zhu Kun's figure had vanished, leaving only his deep voice slowly fading from Xiao Bai's ears:

"Take care, kid!"

Standing atop the clouds, Xiao Bai glanced deeply at the academy below where he had lived for quite some time, a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex feeling of mixed emotions, often including nostalgia or regret) stirring within him. After a moment, he no longer hesitated, his figure blurring as he merged completely into the void, speeding towards the northern region of Central Continent.

……

In the northern region of Zhongzhou, there lies the Fenglei Mountains.

Zixiao Palace!
This young sect has become famous throughout the continent since its founding ceremony not long ago, and its reputation is now on par with that of a tower and a palace.

In fact, after Zixiao Palace officially announced its establishment in Zhongzhou, the concept of "one palace, one hall, and one tower" gradually gained popularity.

The Fenglei Mountains today are completely different from what they used to be.

Xiao Bai's figure appeared silently above the main peak of Zixiao Palace. He looked down at the territory that belonged to him, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"This Wind and Thunder Mountain Range... seems to have changed again."

Below, a continuous mountain range stretched out, with layer upon layer of peaks. The misty energy of heaven and earth transformed into a tangible fog, swirling among the peaks as if draping the mountains in a mysterious veil.

The mountains seemed even more majestic and imposing than I remembered, and the trees were even more lush and verdant. I could even faintly hear the rumbling sound of the earth's veins flowing.

The concentration of the energy in the world was at least 20% higher than when he left!
Moreover, this improvement does not seem to be forced by external forces, but rather stems from an evolution and sublimation of the mountain itself.

Feeling the active and pure energy particles in the air, Xiao Bai was quite shaken.

Although the energy concentration at this moment is still far inferior to that of the ancient races' small realms, such as the Ancient Realm and the Thunder Realm, which have been established for countless years, if this trend continues to change and grow, it will probably not be long before the cultivation environment of this vast Wind and Thunder Mountain Range is not much weaker than that of those small realms!

This is undoubtedly a promising prototype of a blessed land.

Just as Xiao Bai stood in mid-air, carefully sensing the delightful changes in the Wind and Thunder Mountains, two streaks of light streaked across the sky at an extremely fast speed and arrived in front of him in an instant.

As the radiance faded, two stunningly beautiful faces were revealed—it was Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Yun.

"noob!"

"You're back!"

The two women spoke almost simultaneously, their voices carrying a hint of surprise and concern.

Seeing the undisguised concern and affection in the eyes of his two confidantes, Xiao Bai couldn't help but smile gently.

Without any hesitation, he reached out with both arms and, before the two women could react, pulled them into his embrace, one in each hand.

"ah!"

"you……"

The sudden embrace caused both women to let out a soft gasp.

Two blushes instantly appeared on Xiao Yixian's cool and aloof face, while Yun Yun's graceful face was even more flushed, as if dyed by the sunset, all the way to her ears.

They instinctively struggled, but Xiao Bai's arms were strong and powerful, and the familiar masculine scent wafted over them, making their bodies go weak.

The two women exchanged a glance unconsciously in Xiao Bai's broad embrace, both seeing the same shyness and a hint of indescribable embarrassment in each other's eyes.

If they were alone with Xiao Bai, they might have reluctantly let him be so affectionate.

But at this moment, this bastard is actually... actually having women on his left and right!
What a shame!
Little Fairy Doctor couldn't help but raise her jade hand and pinch Xiao Bai's soft waist lightly, glaring at him with reproachful eyes.

Yun Yun turned her burning cheeks slightly away, not daring to look into Little Fairy Doctor's eyes, her voice barely audible:

"Let go... What will it look like if someone sees us..."

As Xiao Bai felt the warm, soft flesh in his arms, and the shy, coquettish expressions of the two women who were both angry and anxious but unwilling to really struggle free, a sense of pleasure and satisfaction, like a prankster had succeeded, rose in his heart.

Instead of letting go, he tightened his grip, lowered his head, and, with two distinct fragrances wafting around his nose, chuckled:

"So what if I see? It's only natural for me to hold my own woman."

"Who's your woman!"

The Fairy Doctor spat in embarrassment and annoyance, but the hand gripping his waist quietly loosened its pressure.

Yun Yun's snow-white neck was even tinged with pink, her pearly teeth gently biting her lower lip, her heart pounding like a drum.

Knowing that the two women were shy, Xiao Bai stopped teasing them and gently released his arms.

"Where are Cai Lin and Qing Lin? I heard from Elder Tian Huo that you went to Shenxiao City. Not long ago, the magma underground at Canaan Academy shook violently with terrifying pressure. Are you alright?"

The Fairy Doctor looked Xiao Bai up and down with her beautiful eyes, and only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he was unharmed.

"I'm fine!"

Xiao Bai led the two women to a small courtyard on the back mountain and briefly explained what had happened underground at Canaan Academy.

"The Dou Di Cave Abode. Zi Yan's Father from an Ancient Race"

Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Yun were stunned for a moment, and then their expressions changed completely.

"noob."

Little Fairy Doctor frowned, took Xiao Bai's hand, her beautiful eyes filled with worry, and pursed her red lips.

This battle requires at least a Dou Sheng level expert, while Xiao Bai is only a half-saint, so the risks involved are self-evident.

Yun Yun's pretty face paled slightly as she tightly gripped his other hand. Her heart had been pounding with anxiety, and even though she knew he had returned unharmed, she couldn't help but worry.

"Don't worry, I won't take any risks if I'm not sure I can succeed!"

Xiao Bai patted the two women's hands and chuckled softly.

"father"

The courtyard gate was quietly pushed open a crack, and a small figure peeked in with a small head. The moment it saw Xiao Bai, its big eyes lit up.

Xiao Bai picked up his daughter, who had rushed over, and placed her on his lap. He gently pinched her little face, making the little girl giggle.

"Father, where is Mother?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai affectionately patted her little head and said softly:
"Your mother is in seclusion in the Nine Netherworld Python Clan and will not be back for some time."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing nodded obediently.

Xiao Bai smiled slightly, looked at the two women beside him, and said gently:
"You all need to work hard! Cai Lin should be able to break through to the four-star Dou Sheng level after this seclusion!"

"A four-star Dou Sheng?!"

Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Yun's beautiful eyes widened suddenly, and they exclaimed in surprise at the same time.

The two women exchanged a glance, bit their red lips, and a sense of urgency suddenly rose in their hearts.

One of them is now a six-star Dou Zun, and the other has just entered the second-stage Dou Zun. They thought they were already very fast, but they never expected that Cai Lin would have such an opportunity this time!
(End of this chapter)