Fights Break Sphere: Purple Thunder Emperor

Chapter 452 Illusion
The Soul Realm, the Great Hall of Senluo.

The empty hall was filled with a suffocating sense of oppression.

The Soul Emperor, dressed in pristine white robes, seemed out of place in the eerie environment, yet also appeared to be at the heart of the entire dark world.

His face was so handsome it was almost otherworldly, his eyes calm and still as he gazed silently at the two people standing bowing below.

Soul Void Child and Soul Extinction.

Just now, Hun Miesheng had finished reporting the latest news from the Desolate Ancient Domain.

Xiao Bai appears, seemingly chosen and taken away by the Bodhi Tree.

On the throne, the Soul Emperor's long, jade-like fingers unconsciously tapped lightly on the armrest, producing a soft, rhythmic "tap, tap" sound that was particularly clear in the deathly silent hall.

In his deep eyes, the light flickered, like the rising and falling of stars.

Xiao Bai...

He had never taken this name seriously before.

He's just a junior who got lucky and had a few opportunities.

However, it was this junior's scheming that caused him to suffer a considerable loss outside the ancient emperor's cave, and his injuries have not yet healed.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Xuan's remnant soul, which should have been scattered to the winds, became active again.

Although he later judged that Xiao Xuan was restricted by the Heavenly Tomb and unable to leave based on the fact that Xiao Xuan had not directly made a move, the fact that an opponent who was supposed to be "dead" had re-entered his sight in this way still made him feel like he had a fishbone stuck in his throat.

He was not afraid of Gu Yuan.

But if we add Zhu Kun, and Xiao Xuan, who is eyeing us covetously in the Heavenly Tomb...

Even he felt an unprecedented sense of difficulty.

Moreover, of the eight pieces of Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade that are the keys to opening the Dou Di Cave, seven have now fallen into Xiao Bai's hands.

Will this help Zhu Kun escape his predicament sooner...?

The longer the time drags on, the more variables there will be, and the greater his disadvantage will be.

That's why he set his sights on the Bodhi Tree that was about to appear in the world, and ordered the Soul Palace to search for it in secret, intending to use the Bodhi Tree's life force to quickly recover from his injuries and thus seize the initiative.

But now, it's Xiao Bai again!

As if by some unseen force, this person was like his nemesis, appearing time and again at crucial moments to disrupt his plans.

A chilling, almost tangible killing intent quietly grew in his heart.

This child must not be kept!
He now feels extremely irritated whenever he hears the word "Xiao".

"Chieftain,"

Hun Xuzi below frowned slightly and spoke.

"Could this child... have already guessed our clan's ultimate goal?"

The Soul Emperor paused slightly in his tapping of the armrest, slowly shook his head, and said in a calm voice:

"The Bodhi Tree has not appeared in the world for ten thousand years. People in the world only know the effects of its 'three treasures': Bodhi seeds, Bodhi heart, and enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. As for the vast life essence contained in its body, which is enough to nourish the injuries of a Dou Di, it is a top secret. Even I only learned about this after being injured a thousand years ago and searching through the oldest books in my clan. I am a half-saint, and I am looking for the Bodhi Tree only for the Bodhi heart that can help people become saints."

He paused slightly, pondered for a moment, then fixed his gaze on Hun Xuzi and gave the order:

"Send Hunyu and the other younger generation to the Desolate Ancient Domain. Tell them that the Bodhi Tree is about to appear, and the clan intends for them to go and compete for the Bodhi Heart opportunity. Your soul realm has already reached the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm, so accompany them secretly. If they discover the Bodhi Tree, send me a message immediately!"

Hun Xuzi was taken aback at first, then suddenly realized.

The clan leader is feigning one thing while secretly doing another!
Using the competition for opportunities among the younger generation as a pretext, they concealed the true intention of the Soul Clan: the origin of the ancient tree.

In this way, even if ancient clans and other forces discover that the Soul Clan is active in the Desolate Ancient Domain, they will only think it is a competition between juniors and will not be overly vigilant, let alone associate it with core secrets such as the clan leader healing.

"The patriarch is wise!"

Hun Xuzi bowed and clasped his hands in greeting, saying:
"This move will surely confuse the public and ensure the smooth implementation of our clan's plan. The outside world will only think that our Soul Clan's younger generation went there to seek opportunities, and they will never guess that our target is the Bodhi Ancient Tree!"

"Go." The Soul Emperor waved his hand.

"Yes!"

Hun Xuzi said no more, his figure slowly retreating, merging into the shadows of the hall and disappearing from sight.

After Hun Xuzi left, Hun Tiandi turned his indifferent gaze to Hun Miesheng, who looked respectful and even a little apprehensive.

"How are the preparations going on the Northwest Continent?"

His voice remained calm, yet it instantly made Hun Miesheng tense up.

Hun Miesheng hurriedly stepped forward, bowed his head, and reported:

"Reporting to the clan chief, the plan has been launched, and all preparations have begun. However... since the incident at the Ancient Emperor's Cave, various forces from across the continent have gathered at Canaan Academy, only to find that they are unable to break through that underground magma world, and their enthusiasm has gradually faded. In addition, due to the recent incident in the Desolate Ancient Domain, the palace has drawn a large number of elite personnel, which has... has slowed down our speed of collecting 'materials' considerably."

"I don't want to hear those reasons."

The Soul Emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone still gentle, but the hint of chill within it caused the temperature in the hall to plummet to freezing.
"I only want to know how much more time it will take to complete the task I assigned?"

Hun Miesheng immediately felt a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, and fine beads of cold sweat instantly appeared on his forehead, turning his face pale.

He gritted his teeth and forced himself to say:
"Two...two years! Please grant me two years, Chieftain. I guarantee with my life that I will complete the mission!"

"Two years..."

A glint flashed in the Soul Emperor's eyes, as if he were weighing his options. After a moment, he nodded slightly.

"Very well, I'll give you two years. If you fail to complete it... you should know the consequences."

"Understood! Thank you, clan chief!"

Soul Extinction felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and hurriedly bowed to obey, his back already soaked with cold sweat.

"Go down."

Hun Miesheng dared not linger for a moment. He bowed respectfully once more, almost holding his breath, and slowly retreated from the Senluo Hall.

Only after he had completely left the hall did he dare to let out a long sigh of relief, raising his hand with lingering fear to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead with his sleeve.

Inside the main hall, deathly silence returned.

The Soul Emperor slightly raised his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through the towering palace roof, looking into the depths of the endless void. He murmured softly, a hint of barely perceptible expectation mixed with coldness:
"Two years... that's just the right amount of time. By then, Void should have completely stabilized that Emperor-level soul... Heh, Gu Yuan, Zhu Kun, Xiao Xuan... and that annoying little bug Xiao Bai... In this round, the one who laughs last will definitely be me!"

……

Meanwhile, in the desolate ancient realm, within the strange space hidden by the Bodhi Tree, Xiao Bai's figure slowly blurred amidst the cascading emerald mist, eventually disappearing completely.

When the surrounding scenery became clear again, he found himself in a pure white world.

This is a vast, empty, and seemingly boundless world.

All around, everything was pure white, without any impurities or sound, and even the sense of time's passage became blurred.

He stood there, as if he were the only being in the world.

"This is where?"

Xiao Bai frowned slightly. He spread his soul power outwards, but it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea; he could not sense anything.

He originally thought that the Bodhi Ancient Tree brought him in to help him dispel the negative emotions of a Dou Di, but at this moment, there was nothing around him, and the silence was unsettling.

Just as the thought arose in his mind, the pure white light around him began to surge like water.

Ahead, amidst the endless white, a touch of green quietly emerged, then rapidly expanded and grew.

In the blink of an eye, an enormous Bodhi tree, identical to the one he had seen in the outer space, slowly materialized, taking root in this pure white world. Its branches and leaves swayed, making a soft rustling sound, radiating a vast vitality and a clear light of wisdom.

Unlike the outside, at the center of the ancient tree's trunk, the twisted, dark resentment was clearly visible, even more active, constantly impacting the surrounding clear light and emitting an unsettling, cold, and violent aura.

Just then, a gentle thought entered Xiao Bai's mind, carrying urgency and supplication; it was the very spirit of the Bodhi Tree itself.

It showed Xiao Bai how it fought against a black-clad Dou Di back then, and how it finally managed to kill the black-clad Dou Di together with another Dou Di. However, the black-clad Dou Di's resentment and other negative emotions before his death lingered on the tree and tormented it for countless years.

It begged Xiao Bai for help to purify this resentment.

The scene was recreated, almost exactly the same as the original plot that Xiao Bai knew.

Xiao Bai pondered for a moment, then nodded.

Following the guidance of the ancient tree's will, he circulated his soul power, mobilized the thunderous power within his body, and began to purify the resentment of the Dou Di in conjunction with the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

The process seemed to go quite smoothly; the negative emotions, under the thunder, emitted a silent shriek and began to weaken and dissipate little by little.

After an unknown amount of time, the negative emotions that had plagued the Dou Di for countless ages finally vanished completely, turning into nothingness.

As the resentment dissipated, the entire Bodhi tree seemed to be relieved of an immense burden, radiating an unprecedentedly brilliant and clear light. Its branches and leaves swayed joyfully, exuding an incomparably pleasant and relaxed feeling.

An object, entirely emerald green, beating slowly like a real heart, radiating endless vitality and the power of creation, drifted down from the center of the tree canopy, emitting a mesmerizing light, and finally hovered in front of Xiao Bai.

Bodhicitta!
The immense energy fluctuations and the unique rhythms that resonate with the very essence of human life all testify to its authenticity and preciousness.

At the same time, beneath the ancient tree, pure energy gathered and naturally transformed into a mysterious meditation cushion, upon which Taoist patterns flowed, connecting with the origin of the Bodhi tree.

The ancient tree's will resounded once more, filled with sincere gratitude and unreserved support, inviting Xiao Bai to meditate here. It would use its own essence to assist him in refining his Bodhi Heart and breaking through to the long-awaited Dou Sheng realm!

Everything was like a perfectly pre-written script.

Eliminate hidden dangers, elevate your soul, obtain supreme treasures, and break through bottlenecks...

Every step followed Xiao Bai's understanding, logically and naturally.

Looking at the Bodhi Heart before him, which was enough to drive countless half-saints mad, and feeling the powerful perception brought about by the surge in his soul and the pure assistance transmitted by the ancient tree, Xiao Bai took a deep breath, seemingly letting down his guard completely, and sat cross-legged on the pure energy futon as instructed.

He reached out and touched that Bodhi heart.

Om-!
The instant his fingertips touched it, the Bodhi Heart suddenly transformed into a warm and extremely powerful torrent, instantly surging into his limbs and bones!

This energy was incredibly pure, requiring almost no refining before spontaneously integrating into his meridians, bones, and internal organs, finally flowing into his dantian and perfectly merging with his own fighting spirit.

With the combined assistance of this strange space and the essence of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, the barrier between half-saint and battle saint that had troubled countless powerful individuals seemed to have become extremely vulnerable.

He could clearly "feel" that his aura was rising at an alarming rate!
"boom!!!"

A deafening roar, seemingly emanating from the depths of one's soul!

The solid barrier of the sacred realm shattered under the combined impact of these internal and external forces!

A vast aura, far surpassing anything before, erupted from his body like a sleeping dragon awakening!
Fighting Saint!

He successfully reached the true pinnacle of this continent!
This is a leap in the level of life, a deeper level of control over the rules of heaven and earth!
Power, an unprecedented sense of immense power filled my entire body, as if I could tear through space and control life and death with a wave of my hand!

A sense of pride and exhilaration, of standing atop the summit and looking down upon all living beings, surged within him!
A realm that countless cultivators cannot reach even after a lifetime of effort.

He, Xiao Bai, did it at the age of twenty-seven!
However, at the peak of his success, Xiao Bai's smile slowly faded. He closed his eyes, feeling the immense energy within his body, and sighed softly:
"What a pity! Although it's powerful, it's not real!"

"This is... an illusion!"

The moment he finished speaking, he no longer hesitated. His soul power erupted with unprecedented intensity. The terrifying perception of his Heavenly Realm soul was like countless invisible swords, fiercely piercing the pure white world around him.

"Click..."

It was as if the faint sound of a mirror shattering came from nothingness.

The white world began to collapse, and streaks of emerald light shone through the white fragments.

The scene where Xiao Bai's true form was located appeared. Unlike the pure white scene just now, he was now in a world filled with blue light.

Not far in front of him stood an ancient tree, several meters tall, which looked like a smaller version of the one he had seen outside. It stood quietly, as if it had been there since time immemorial.

The ancient tree is like the most perfect jade in the world, exuding a rich life force.

Xiao Bai calmly examined the "small" tree, his expression neither sad nor happy.

He felt neither anger at the Bodhi tree for pulling him into the illusion, nor the same joy as others who saw it.

He could sense that the ancient tree seemed to be somewhat shocked in its own subtle consciousness.

It did not interfere with the scene in the illusion just now; it was all a manifestation of Xiao Bai's thoughts.

This means that Xiao Bai knows what happened to it in the past, and also knows the origin of its negative emotions.

Let's make a deal!

Xiao Bai's lips curled slightly, his eyes unreadable, and he spoke:

"How about we reenact what happened in the illusion in reality?"

His clear voice echoed through the space. The ancient Bodhi tree remained silent for a moment, its leaves moving without wind, swaying and colliding with each other, producing a crisp "tinkling" sound like jade clashing. A vague thought then came:

"Can!"

(End of this chapter)