Fights Break Sphere: Purple Thunder Emperor

Chapter 462 Mysterious Purple Qi
On the battlefield, energy roared and battle cries shook the heavens.

Lei Ying, the patriarch of the Lei Clan, was surrounded by raging silver lightning. Every punch he threw carried the power to destroy the world, causing the Soul Clan elder Hun Yao in front of him to retreat repeatedly, his black flames dissipating.

Yan Jin, the patriarch of the Yan Clan, with his palms flying, transformed the scorching flames into a raging sea of ​​fire, suppressing another elder of the Soul Clan, Hun Yuantian, so that Hun Yuantian could only rely on the strange black flames on his body to barely hold on.

However, instead of joy, Lei Ying and Yan Jin's faces grew increasingly gloomy and unpleasant.

"Damn it! These Soul Clan scum are like cockroaches that just won't die!"

Lei Ying punched Hun Yao so hard that his chest caved in, black flames burst out, and the opponent spat out a mouthful of blood.

But in just a moment, the black flames on Hun Yao's body began to wriggle, and a powerful force of life surged out. His terrifying injuries began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye, and his weak aura quickly returned!
On the other side, Hun Yuantian was in the same situation. Although he was burned and charred by Yan Jin's strange fire, he quickly became lively again under the nourishment of the black flames. Although his aura was slightly reduced, he was far from losing his fighting ability.

"Hehehe... Lei Ying, Yan Jin, is that all the strength you two have? You'd be better off just tickling me!"

Hun Yao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, a mocking smile on his face. Although his blood and qi were still churning, the constant influx of life force made him fearless.

Hun Yuantian also smiled sinisterly, "It seems that today, the defeat of your four clans is inevitable!"

"Bastard!"

Lei Ying had a fiery temper, and upon hearing this, he became so angry that his hair and beard stood on end, and the lightning around him became even more violent.

Yan Jin's eyes were also cold, and the temperature of the flames in his palm soared once again.

But they all knew in their hearts that this couldn't go on.

Their attacks could indeed hurt the opponent, but the opponent recovered too quickly!

As one side gains while the other loses, their fighting spirit is greatly depleted, while their opponent seems tireless!
Yao Dan, the patriarch of the Medicine Clan, possessed the most acute soul power. While engaging his opponent, he carefully observed him.

He discovered that every time the Soul Clan members were injured, the layer of black flames covering their bodies would fluctuate slightly. Immediately afterward, a pure and powerful life force would emerge out of thin air, quickly repairing their injuries and replenishing their energy.

His gaze involuntarily fell upon the towering Bodhi tree and the enormous black flame at the top of its canopy that constantly emitted a devouring power; a clear guess had already formed in his mind.

"Brother Lei Ying, Brother Yan Jin!"

Yao Dan transmitted his voice in a deep voice.

"It's the Void Devouring Flame! It's absorbing the life force of the Bodhi Ancient Tree and then, through the connection between the different flames, remotely injecting this life force into these Soul Clan members! As long as the Bodhi Ancient Tree doesn't fall, their recovery will be virtually endless!"

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, Lei Ying and Yan Jin's expressions turned even more grim. They had naturally guessed something, but being exposed by the medicinal pill still left them feeling powerless.

A glance around the battlefield revealed an equally grim situation.

With the enhancement of that layer of black flames, the Soul Clan warriors were all fearless and their strategy of trading blows for blows made the four-clan allied forces suffer greatly.

Many of the four powerful clans were already injured and their aura was weak, while their opponents were becoming stronger and stronger as they fought. Although they were also injured, their recovery speed was far superior to theirs.

A sense of anxiety and urgency spread through Lei Ying, Yan Jin, and the others.

They knew that if they continued to exhaust themselves like this, the alliance of the four races would inevitably fail!

Left with no other choice, they suppressed their impatience and unanimously turned their gaze to the most crucial battlefield high in the sky—

The duel between Gu Yuan and the Soul Emperor!
At this moment, perhaps only Patriarch Gu Yuan could come up with a way to break the deadlock.

High above, Gu Yuan seemed to sense something. He exchanged a glance with Lei Ying and the others below, instantly understanding the intention to retreat and the questions in their eyes. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

He withdrew his gaze and looked again at the Soul Emperor opposite him, whose aura was still powerful and even seemed to be slowly increasing. His heart sank slightly.

He could sense that the injuries that should have existed in the Soul Emperor's body were being rapidly repaired by a continuous stream of pure life force.

At this rate, it won't be long before the Soul Emperor is fully recovered to his peak!

"The Soul Clan... is indeed extremely troublesome!" Gu Yuan thought with a chill.

He originally thought that as long as he prevented the Soul Clan from taking the Bodhi Ancient Tree away, everything would be fine.

To everyone's surprise, the Soul Clan didn't need to take the ancient tree away at all!

Using the strange devouring power of the Void Devouring Flame, they directly absorbed the vast life force of the Bodhi Ancient Tree on the spot. Then, relying on the mysterious connection between the main body of the strange flame and its sub-flames, they remotely injected this life force energy into the bodies of every Soul Clan powerhouse who possessed a sub-flame!
This is equivalent to the entire Soul Clan being connected to the Bodhi Ancient Tree, this enormous "source of life"!
As long as the Bodhi Tree can still provide life, the Soul Clan will be invincible from the start!

Just as Gu Yuan was racking his brains, trying to figure out a way to break the deadlock, the Soul Emperor on the opposite side suddenly stopped. Instead of taking the opportunity to attack, he smiled meaningfully and said:
"Gu Yuan, continuing this stalemate will only increase casualties. How about we discuss cooperation?"

Gu Yuan's eyes flickered slightly, but he remained calm: "Cooperation? What cooperation could we possibly have to discuss between us?"

The Soul Emperor stood with his hands behind his back, his white robes fluttering in the aftershocks of energy, his tone carrying an air of composure as if he controlled the entire situation:
"Now that there are eight pieces of Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, you have seven, and my Soul Clan has one. Instead of fighting to the death here, why don't we join forces and open the Dou Di Cave together? Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"Join forces?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Gu Yuan's face, then he said calmly,
"Aren't you afraid that after we open the cave, Brother Zhukun and I will join forces to take care of you first?"

"Hahaha……"

Upon hearing this, the Soul Emperor not only did not become angry, but instead burst into laughter.
"Have you forgotten the Emperor-grade embryonic pill in the cave? We both sensed its cultivation level last time; it has already reached an unbelievable realm. If we really open the cave, we will naturally have to join forces to deal with it first, otherwise none of us will benefit. As for what happens after that... well, that's up to each of us to do our part!"

He felt the immense vitality flowing through his body from the Void Devouring Flame, his injuries healed rapidly, his strength steadily improved, and he was in a great mood. He didn't mind chatting with Gu Yuan a bit more.

Gu Yuan keenly sensed the increasingly powerful and near-perfect aura emanating from the Soul Emperor's body, and his expression darkened slightly.
Are you stalling for time?

"Delaying for time?"

A playful smile appeared on the Soul Emperor's lips as he shook his head with a faint laugh, his tone filled with absolute confidence.
"Gu Yuan, can't you see the situation? At this moment, my Soul Clan has an absolute advantage. If the battle continues, besides you, how many of the elites from the four clans you brought will be able to leave alive? I'm giving you and your four clans a chance, not stalling for time!"

His words struck like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of every powerful member of the four races who were watching the conversation.

The Soul Emperor spoke with absolute confidence.

Just now, the Void Devouring Flame had already conveyed to him that the life force within the Bodhi Ancient Tree was like a vast ocean, boundless and without any sign of weakening!

As long as the Bodhi Tree exists, the Soul Clan can hold out indefinitely and wear down the four-clan coalition!

But what about the four clans of Gu Lei Yan Yao?

Their fighting spirit is finite, and casualties are constantly increasing!
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan fell silent.

His deep gaze slowly swept across the brutal battlefield below, taking in the exhausted warriors of the four races who were fighting valiantly. He noticed the serious, questioning looks in the eyes of Lei Ying, Yan Jin, and Yao Dan. He knew that what the Soul Emperor said… was true. Today, they had been outmaneuvered by the Soul Clan, finding themselves in an extremely passive position.

"how?"

Seeing Gu Yuan remain silent, the Soul Emperor knew his words had worked, and he continued to increase the stakes, his voice enticing and clearly carrying across the battlefield.

"If you agree to join forces, we can cease hostilities today. As for sincerity... it's simple, just take that boy under the Bodhi tree as hostage."

Using Xiao Bai as collateral?!

Upon hearing this, the clamor on the battlefield seemed to fall silent for a moment!
Upon hearing this, Lei Ying, Yan Jin, and Yao Dan's eyes flashed intensely.

If we fight to the death today, given the current situation, the four clans will definitely suffer heavy losses, and it may even shake the foundations of our clans!

At this moment, they fell silent, their gazes complex, and did not immediately voice their objections, seemingly waiting for Gu Yuan's final decision.

"father!"

Upon hearing Hun Tiandi's words, Xun'er's pretty face turned deathly pale, and she gasped in shock.

She couldn't imagine what a miserable fate Xiao Bai would face if he fell into the hands of the Soul Clan!

Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Yun trembled violently, their faces deathly pale.

If Xiao Bai becomes a hostage, will he still be able to control his own life and death?
How would the Soul Clan treat him? They dared not even think about it!
Xiao Yan clenched his fists tightly. Tang Huo'er, who was beside him, felt her hand being gripped so tightly that it hurt. But she bit her red lips and endured it without making a sound. She could clearly feel the anger that was about to burst out of the person next to her... and the deep sense of powerlessness in the face of such an absolute difference in strength!

"Gu Yuan!"

The mocking smile on the Soul Emperor's lips deepened. He glanced at Lei Ying, Yan Jin, and Yao Dan, whose expressions were constantly changing, and finally looked at the silent Gu Yuan opposite him with a smile, feeling extremely pleased.

"Will you choose to protect your son-in-law, lead your three allies, and fight to the death against my Soul Clan with everything you have? Or will you choose to prioritize the greater good and retreat safely with the people of your four clans? You'd better think it over carefully!"

This is a naked conspiracy!

Whatever choice Gu Yuan makes, the Heavenly Emperor of Souls will be happy to see it happen.

If they choose to protect Xiao Bai and insist on fighting to the death, then the Lei, Yan, and Yao clans will inevitably harbor resentment towards each other.

Choosing to prioritize the overall situation and abandon Xiao Bai, the mere fact that Xiao Bai had a close relationship with the escaped old dragon emperor Zhu Kun was enough to create a rift between Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun, which was something he was happy to see.

Countless gazes, filled with a complex mix of emotions including tension, anticipation, fear, and anger, focused on Gu Yuan. The air seemed to freeze, the heavy pressure suffocating.

Gu Yuan remained expressionless; no one could discern his inner thoughts at that moment.

His deep gaze slowly swept across the entire devastated battlefield, pausing briefly on his daughter Xun'er, whose face was filled with anxiety and pleading. Finally, it pierced through layers of space and landed on the ancient Bodhi tree that was shrouded in black flames but still stubbornly emitted a clear light.

Suddenly, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, forming a carefree yet resolute arc.

“A thousand years ago, I, Gu Yuan, weighed the pros and cons and chose to back down.”

His voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears, carrying a sense of reminiscence and emotion.

"But today, a thousand years later..."

Gu Yuan's voice suddenly rose, becoming powerful and resounding:
"If you back down again! What about my reputation?!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned his head sharply, his gaze like lightning, and looked at Lei Ying, Yan Jin, and Yao Dan beside him. With a hearty smile on his face, he asked loudly:

"The three of you, what are your plans?!"

Lei Ying, Yan Jin, and Yao Dan exchanged glances. After a moment of silence, Lei Ying's originally stern and solemn face gradually broke into a hearty and cheerful laugh, his voice booming like thunder:
"Hahaha! Well said! Since Brother Gu Yuan has made his decision, my Lei Clan will accompany you to the end!"

Flames raged around Yan Jin, his eyes sharp as knives, and he proclaimed in a loud voice:

"If you want to fight, then fight! None of my Yan Clan members are cowards or weaklings!"

Seeing this, Yao Dan gave a helpless, bitter smile, but his eyes hardened. He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:

"Although my Medicine Clan is not skilled in combat and our clan strength is somewhat weak, we are willing to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Ancient Clan Chief!"

"Hahaha...Good! Good! Good!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan burst into loud laughter, his laughter filled with joy and determination!
He abruptly turned his head, looking at the Soul Emperor opposite him whose face had already darkened. His gaze suddenly sharpened like an unparalleled divine weapon, and his fighting spirit soared to the sky:

"Soul Emperor! Come and fight!"

"Hmph! Stubborn fools! Since you insist on courting death, then I will grant your wish!"

The Soul Emperor snorted coldly, his killing intent surging! His powerful battle aura roared around him, ready to launch another thunderous attack!

However, just as his momentum reached its peak and he was about to make his move—

"Boom——!!!"

An ancient thunderous sound, indescribably grand and seemingly originating from the beginning of time, suddenly resounded throughout the world without warning!

This thunderous sound was no ordinary clap of lightning; it contained a peculiar rhythm, as if carrying a world-destroying will, yet also containing the vitality to nourish all things!
"what sound?!"

"That thunder...how peculiar!"

The sudden turn of events startled everyone, and the fighting involuntarily slowed down for a moment.

Immediately afterwards, someone pointed to the distant horizon and let out a terrified cry:

"Look! What...what is that?!"

Everyone instinctively looked in the direction of the sound—

At the edge of the sky, which was in chaos due to the energy storm and various lights, a very faint but pure purple color had quietly appeared!
The purple color was initially extremely faint, almost imperceptible.

But in the short span of a few breaths under everyone's watchful eyes, the purple hue seemed to be infused with life, and began to become richer and brighter at a speed visible to the naked eye!
The purple hue spread rapidly, like ink dripping into clear water, quickly permeating the air!
In just a few breaths, the entire sky, as far as the eye could see, was dyed with that mysterious purple!

Purple mist filled the sky, like a rushing river or a curtain falling from the heavens, rolling in and filling the world!
An indescribable, vast pressure, accompanied by endless purple energy, enveloped the entire desolate ancient domain!

(End of this chapter)