Fights Break Sphere: Purple Thunder Emperor

Chapter 467 The Purple Lightning of Life and Death
The figure staggered a few steps before managing to regain his balance.

His clothes were torn in many places, and faint sparks of lightning still lingered in his hair. His face showed a weariness and weakness that was hard to hide, but his eyes, which had regained their clarity, were surprisingly bright.

"Brother Xiao Bai!"

"noob!"

Xun'er, Xiao Yixian, and Yun Yun wept with joy, their long-suppressed worries and fears turning into tears of ecstatic happiness.

They disregarded everything else and transformed into three streams of light of different colors, instantly rushing to Xiao Bai's side.

They disregarded whether there was any remaining violent lightning around Xiao Bai and almost instinctively surrounded him from the left, right, and front. Their six jade-like hands trembled as they grabbed his sleeves and arms, as if they were afraid that the person in front of them was just an illusion and would disappear again in the next moment.

Looking at the three beautiful faces before him, their lips wet with tears and filled with concern and lingering fear, and feeling the slight trembling from their fingertips, Xiao Bai felt a deep touch on the softest part of his heart. An indescribable warm current flowed through his entire body, and even the intense pain from forcibly removing the lightning seemed to have lessened considerably.

He managed a weak smile, his voice hoarse yet filled with a comforting strength:

"It's alright, I'm sorry to have worried you."

Having said that, he gently patted the several delicate hands that were tightly gripping his arm, signaling them to calm down. Then he turned around, his gaze falling on the ancient Bodhi tree radiating a peaceful, emerald light, and solemnly bowed, saying:
"Brother Shu, thank you so much for your help!"

Upon seeing this, Xun'er, Xiao Yixian, and Yun Yun immediately composed themselves and bowed in gratitude towards the Bodhi Tree.

As if in response to their gratitude, the enormous Bodhi tree's lush canopy suddenly rustled, and its thousands of branches swayed lightly like joyful arms.

Just then, Xiao Qing, who was being led by Yun Yun, blinked his big eyes and looked curiously at the big tree, then at his father. Suddenly, he broke free from Yun Yun's hand, took short steps, and ran to the base of the huge tree trunk.

She stretched out her delicate little hand and gently stroked the rough, ancient bark. Looking up at her face, she said earnestly in her clear, childish voice:
"Uncle Tree, thank you for helping Daddy!"

The swaying branches of the ancient Bodhi tree paused for a moment, and then an exceptionally tender branch, shimmering with a soft green light, slowly drooped down like a kind elder, gently stroking Xiao Qing's little head.

"Giggle..."

The little girl was amused by the ticklish sensation and let out a silvery laugh, clear and melodious.

This scene amazed the four powerful figures from the four clans—Lei Ying, Yan Jin, Yao Dan, and others—who had approached with Gu Yuan. Their eyes were filled with astonishment.

They were certainly very familiar with the name of the Bodhi Tree, but this tree had not been seen on the mainland for thousands of years, and this was the first time that they had seen its true appearance in person.

I never expected this tree to be so spiritually powerful. If its original form weren't so special and its origin so vast that it couldn't take shape, this tree would probably already be an unparalleled powerhouse with extraordinary strength.

Many people's gazes were subtly drawn to Xiao Bai, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

This guy is truly blessed!

Wherever he goes, he seems to encounter some unknown "wild" strongmen and even befriend them.

Last time, the old dragon emperor Zhu Kun in front of the Dou Di cave looked at him differently; now, this even more mysterious and ancient Bodhi tree is also so close and friendly to him.

This kind of opportunity is truly enviable.

"Xiao Bai, are you... alright now?"

Gu Yuan carefully examined Xiao Bai from head to toe. He saw that although the terrifying cracks on his skin, which resembled broken porcelain, were still there, they had stopped spreading. The edges even showed signs of slow healing under the nourishment of the green light, and were no longer as horrifying as before.

Although his cultivation level had declined to the peak of the first-star Dou Sheng realm, his aura had stabilized. Seeing this, Gu Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Putting aside certain aspects, he was very satisfied with this son-in-law deep down.

Talent, strength, temperament, and courage are all top-notch, except for one thing... Gu Yuan glanced discreetly at Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Yun, who were standing close to Xiao Bai.

Although he had already learned from various intelligence channels that Xiao Bai had many women around him, seeing this scene with his own eyes still made him feel uneasy and unhappy.

Although Xiao Bai was injured and weak at the moment, his soul perception was extremely sharp. Gu Yuan's almost imperceptible strange look did not escape his perception. He couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart and thought to himself that something bad was about to happen.

If this father-in-law really wanted to use this as an excuse to cause trouble, he would have a real headache.

Suppressing a slight feeling of guilt, he replied:
"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Gu. I'm much better now. All that's left is to spend some time recovering."

To his surprise, Gu Yuan only gave him a deep look, then glanced at his daughter Xun'er nestled beside him, and finally nodded expressionlessly without saying anything more, seemingly not intending to pursue the matter for the time being.

Then Gu Yuan turned his gaze to the vast purple sea of ​​lightning that still loomed across the sky, radiating immense heavenly might. A hint of solemnity and surprise flashed in his eyes as he asked in a deep voice:
"This purple lightning... what do you plan to do with it? If we leave it here unattended, given its terrifying power and aura, it won't be long before the Desolate Ancient Domain is renamed the Desolate Thunder Domain. This place will inevitably become another forbidden zone on the continent, feared by all, and probably few in the world would dare to set foot here easily. But if you want to take it away..."

He paused slightly, a hint of undisguised apprehension flashing in his eyes.

Such terrifying lightning would be extremely difficult for even a peak expert at the late stage of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm to safely collect and take away, and would even involve great risks.

Upon hearing this, Lei Ying, Yan Jin, Yao Dan, and the others standing to the side had an uncontrollable fervor flash in their eyes.

They had witnessed the power of this purple lightning with their own eyes. It was definitely a treasure of heaven and earth that surpassed the Nine Profound Golden Lightning, and its value was probably even greater than that of the Void Devouring Flame!

They didn't actually have any intention of forcibly taking the treasure itself—this purple lightning was clearly closely related to Xiao Bai, and could almost certainly be considered his. Given the terrifying strength it had previously displayed, plus the presence of Gu Yuan, unless they were out of their minds, they would never dare to have any wicked thoughts.

but!

Not daring to touch Zi Lei doesn't mean they can't have other ideas.

If Xiao Bai is unable to collect it in a short time, he will have no choice but to leave the purple lightning here temporarily...

Then this area will definitely evolve into a once-in-a-millennium cultivation treasure land because of the existence of this purple lightning!

Whether it's the Thunder Clan, which specializes in lightning, the Flame Clan, or the Medicine Clan, it brings immeasurable benefits!
In an instant, the gazes of several clan leaders and the many powerful figures behind them were all fixed on Xiao Bai, holding their breath and waiting for his answer.

There was a tense and expectant atmosphere in the air.

Facing the intense gazes of the crowd, Xiao Bai smiled calmly and offered no further explanation.

He slowly raised his right hand, extended his index finger, and his mind stirred slightly.

In an instant, two bolts of lightning, each with a different color but radiating the same powerful aura, suddenly appeared on his fingertips!
One was a dazzling gold, radiating pure yang energy, while the other was a deep, dark, and jet-black color.

The two bolts of lightning intertwined like serpents, emanating a profound Daoist charm of yin and yang alternation!

When Lei Ying saw this scene, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets, and he was nearly numb!

These... are two more strange types of lightning I've never seen before?!
Including the five types of lightning that were displayed on the Thunder Emperor Seal, plus the gold and black lightning that clearly represent the two poles of yin and yang, Xiao Bai alone has displayed a total of eight strange lightning types with different attributes, all of which are extremely powerful!

The five elements are complete, and yin and yang are fully manifested!
This...this completely overturned his understanding of the Thunder!
If Gu Yuan hadn't been standing right next to him, and if Xiao Bai hadn't been such a tough nut to crack, Lei Ying would have had an irresistible urge to "rob" Xiao Bai and force him to reveal the secrets of these thunder cultivation methods!
This temptation was simply too great for a ThunderClan chieftain!

Under the astonished gazes of everyone, the golden and black lightning intertwined at Xiao Bai's fingertips suddenly shot into the sky!

Two bolts of lightning swirled and evolved rapidly in the air, instantly transforming into a mysterious Tai Chi diagram about ten feet in diameter, clearly distinguished by gold and black, and slowly rotating!
At the very moment the Tai Chi diagram took shape—

"Buzz!"

The purple sea of ​​lightning, stretching for hundreds of miles in the sky and flowing silently, seemed to sense something and suddenly emitted a resonant hum!
Lightning flashed brightly, and purple energy surged!
Immediately afterwards, countless condensed purple rays of light, as if drawn by an attraction, descended from the vast sea of ​​lightning and precisely shone upon the golden-black Tai Chi diagram.

The Tai Chi diagram was like a bottomless pit, continuously absorbing the purple light into it.

As the purple light continued to flow in, the vast purple sea of ​​lightning that stretched across the sky began to shrink and converge toward the small Tai Chi diagram at the center at a speed visible to the naked eye!
At this crucial moment, Xiao Bai formed a profound hand seal in front of him and uttered a clear shout:
"Edict!"

With his shout, the shrinking purple lightning suddenly accelerated!

The next moment, the light subsided, and an ancient yet mystical garment appeared in mid-air—

It was a Taoist robe that was entirely a deep purple color!
The Taoist robe floated silently. It appeared simple on the surface, but upon closer inspection, one could discover countless fine and mysterious purple lightning patterns on it, flowing and disappearing like living things.

On the back of the Taoist robe, a gold and black Tai Chi diagram, seemingly rotating slowly and containing the ultimate principles of Yin and Yang, is clearly visible, exuding a powerful aura that suppresses all evil.

Xiao Bai remained calm and gently waved his hand.

The purple Taoist robe instantly transformed into a tiny purple lightning bolt, traversing space and silently draping over his body. The moment the robe was on, Xiao Bai's aura, which had been somewhat weak due to exhaustion, instantly became solid and substantial.

However, at the same time, his thick, black hair began to turn snow-white from the roots at a speed visible to the naked eye!
In the blink of an eye, his black hair turned to snow!

Coupled with his slightly pale yet still handsome face and the purple Taoist robe, he exuded a unique aura of transcendence and otherworldly elegance.

"Brother Xiao Bai...your hair!"

When Xun'er saw Xiao Bai's hair turn white again, a hint of worry flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Little Fairy Doctor and Yun Yun's pretty faces also changed slightly as they looked at him nervously.

Seeing the three women's worried expressions, Xiao Bai felt a warmth in his heart. He shook his head slightly to reassure them and explained gently in a calm tone:

"No need to worry. This time is different from the last time when my source energy was depleted. This lightning is called 'Birth and Death Purple Lightning,' and its source energy contains both extreme destructive power and creative power. The purple energy produced by the combination of the two carries the meaning of endless creation. I have not yet refined it. This white hair is an external effect of the destructive power within it, not a damage to my body's source energy or a loss of lifespan. It is not harmful to me."

Upon hearing this, the three women looked closely and indeed found that Xiao Bai's white hair did not appear withered or decayed. Instead, each strand was crystal clear, shimmering with a faint purple glow, and filled with a strange sense of power. Only then did they feel slightly relieved.

Moreover, in the very moment they were talking, they clearly saw that the originally hideous cracks and fissures on Xiao Bai's face and hands were slowly healing at a visible speed under the combined effect of the soft glow emanating from the purple Taoist robe and the remaining vitality of the Bodhi ancient tree!

This scene brought a huge sigh of relief to the three women, and their beautiful eyes regained their sparkle.

"Haha. What a brilliant technique! To actually transform such terrifying lightning into personal clothing! Palace Master Xiao, I have truly broadened my horizons today!"

Lei Ying clicked his tongue, suppressing the regret in his heart caused by the removal of the purple lightning. He quickly composed himself, cupped his hands in greeting to Xiao Bai, and let out a hearty laugh of admiration.

He genuinely admired this skill in controlling lightning; it was truly divine.

"Chief Lei, you flatter me. It's nothing but some trivial skill, a mere trick, hardly worthy of serious consideration. I hope you will all forgive my ignorance."

Xiao Bai nodded slightly and smiled modestly.

"Palace Master Xiao is too modest."

At this moment, the Medicine Clan Chief stepped forward, stroking his long, snow-white beard with a warm smile on his face, but his gaze swept over Xiao Bai with a somewhat meaningful look.
"In my opinion, Palace Master Xiao is not only highly skilled, but also has an outstanding appearance and demeanor. He has the bearing of an emperor and an extraordinary presence. No wonder Yao Ling praised you so highly after returning home and couldn't forget you."

As soon as Yao Dan finished speaking, Yan Jin immediately stepped forward and laughed loudly:

"Old man Yao is right! Huo Zhi, that girl in my clan, has always been proud and never shows any courtesy to men her own age. But she greatly admires you, Palace Master Xiao, and often mentions you. You are about the same age, so you should visit each other more often if you have the chance!"

"..."

Lei Ying's smile froze instantly, his expression momentarily blank, and he turned his head incredulously to look at the two shameless old men beside him, as if he were only truly getting to know them for the first time today.

Their intention to poach talent is far too obvious!

It's so shameless!
While he looked down on the two men, he quickly thought of the most talented and good-looking young people in the clan.

Gu Yuan's expression darkened slightly the moment Yao Dan spoke, his gaze turning dangerous as he coldly swept over Yao Dan and Yan Jin.

He tacitly accepted the women who were already by Xiao Bai's side because they had all come from the humble Northwest Continent with Xiao Bai and had a deep bond with him. He could barely convince himself that they were emotional debts Xiao Bai had incurred when he didn't know Xun'er's identity in his early years.

This is the biggest concession he could make as the patriarch of the ancient clan and as a father!

But now, those two old fogies from the Medicine Clan and the Flame Clan are actually trying to push their clan's girls towards Xiao Bai right in front of him.
Is Gu Yuan dead?

Feeling the scrutinizing and enigmatic gazes from the three women beside him, and his father-in-law's increasingly dark face, Xiao Bai quickly chuckled and gave a vague, perfunctory answer:

"You two clan leaders are joking..."

After saying that, he dared not say anything more and reached out his hand to gesture towards the distant void.

The Thunder Emperor Seal, which had been quietly suspended in the air, transformed into a stream of light and instantly flew back to his palm.

Everyone's gaze followed the Thunder Emperor Seal, their eyes narrowing slightly.

They all clearly remembered that the once powerful and invincible Void Devouring Flame was severely injured by this seemingly ancient seal!
It was this very seal that, at the last moment, transformed into a curtain of light, blocking the scattered black flames and saving the lives of many of them.

"Tsk tsk... That guy Void Devouring Flame, he lost so much of his primordial fire this time, I'm afraid he won't be able to recover anytime soon!"

Lei Ying and the others looked at the flickering black flame sealed within the Thunder Emperor Seal and couldn't help but laugh gleefully.

The Soul Clan suffered a setback, which they were naturally happy to see.

"Alright, this matter is settled. Now that you are alright, let's return to the Ancient Realm."

Seeing that Xiao Bai had put away the Thunder Emperor Seal, Gu Yuan immediately had the idea of ​​leaving.

Now that the Soul Emperor has suffered such a great loss, he will certainly not let it go easily, given his temperament. The ancient clans need him to return and take charge, in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Upon hearing this, the other three powerful figures also abandoned their joking thoughts and their expressions became serious again.

Although the Soul Clan suffered considerable losses this time, with Void Devouring Flame severely injured, the Soul Emperor himself also recovered from his injuries.

For these races, the Soul Clan remains an enemy that threatens their very survival.

Xiao Bai nodded, then raised his head, looked at the ancient Bodhi tree, and asked loudly:

"Brother Tree, I wonder... if you could give me a few Bodhi seeds?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a deep, muffled sound, like a heartbeat, came from inside the massive trunk of the ancient Bodhi tree.

Immediately, amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, countless vibrant green specks of light, like guided sprites, began to fall softly from the dense canopy.

There were exactly eighteen points of light, no more and no less, quietly suspended in mid-air, emitting an alluring glow.

Xiao Bai smiled slightly, and with a gentle wave of his sleeve, the Bodhi seeds were evenly divided into four portions, four seeds in each portion, and slowly flew to the four clan leaders, Gu Yuan, Lei Ying, Yan Jin, and Yao Dan.

Looking at the four Bodhi seeds floating before them, radiating boundless vitality and Daoist charm, a hint of surprise flashed across the eyes of the four clan leaders and the clansmen behind them.

They are all Battle Saints, so the Bodhi Seeds are naturally ineffective against them. But that doesn't mean the Bodhi Seeds aren't precious. Even if they can't use them, every family has a few descendants!
Xiao Bai looked at them and said sincerely:

"I am deeply grateful for the great help of the clan leaders and powerful figures of various clans during this trip to the Desolate Ancient Domain. Otherwise, I would have encountered considerable trouble. This is just a small gift to express my gratitude. I hope you will not find it too insignificant."

Lei Ying gave Xiao Bai a deep look, his eyes filled with complex admiration.

This young man is not only exceptionally talented, but also remarkably shrewd and perceptive in his dealings with others.

With a wave of his hand, he readily accepted the four Bodhi seeds in front of him, saying generously:

"Palace Master Xiao, what are you saying! The Soul Clan is our common enemy, and helping them is our duty! Besides, this Bodhi Seed is a rare and precious artifact that we desperately want. How could we possibly reject it?!"

He paused, his gaze towards Xiao Bai becoming even more fervent, and solemnly invited:

"Palace Master Xiao, if you have the time in the future, you must come to visit our clan! The entire Lei clan will certainly welcome you with open arms!"

Having said that, he didn't linger any longer. He cupped his hands to Gu Yuan and the others, then led the Thunder Clan's powerful members, transforming into streaks of lightning, and tore through space to leave first.

Seeing this, Yan Jin and Yao Dan followed suit, exchanging polite words while smilingly putting away the Bodhi seeds. They then led their respective clansmen to take their leave.

In the blink of an eye, only the ancient clan members remained in the arena.

Gu Yuan remained silent, simply putting away the four Bodhi seeds in front of him. He glanced at Xiao Bai, then at his daughter Xun'er nestled beside Xiao Bai, his expression complex as he softly hummed. In the end, he said nothing more, and with a flick of his sleeve:
"let's go!"

Immediately, the ancient clan experts also set off, following Gu Yuan into the torn spatial passage.

Xiao Bai watched Gu Yuan's retreating figure, then looked down at Xun'er beside him, a faint smile of relief appearing on his lips.

(End of this chapter)