Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 191 Restoring the Glory of Our Ancestors Begins with My Yunshan

On a steep, high mountain.

Flowers and trees on the cliffs vie for beauty, and pines and bamboos compete in verdant splendor.

Amidst the misty clouds, a stone gate halfway up a mountain appears and disappears, with two figures standing on a platform in front of the gate, their hands hanging down.

"Yunling, have you still not found the person who possesses the strange fire?" A faint yet authoritative voice came from the stone gate.

Upon hearing this, one of the two figures in front of the stone gate, an elderly man in plain white robes, hurriedly cupped his hands and bowed, saying:

"Reporting to the former sect leader, I have dispatched a large number of people to monitor the entire territory of the Jia Ma Empire, but after this person made a brief appearance in Yancheng last time, there has been no further trace of him!"

"Furthermore, my Yunlan Sect has been making too much noise lately, which seems to have aroused the suspicion of that old man in the royal family, who is constantly probing our sect's intentions!"

"Royal family. Add Xing Tianyi!" A deep voice echoed from within the stone gate, followed by a completely unwavering tone:

"Ignore that old man. Let him test us. Your main task now is to find that person, understand?"

"Yes! I will do my best!" the old man in plain clothes replied respectfully.

"Furthermore, we just received intelligence that someone recently sensed a strong fire-attribute fluctuation in the Tagor Desert, suspected to be the aura of a strange fire!"

"However, that area belongs to the Snake-People race, and Queen Medusa is suspected to have already advanced to the Dou Zong level, so our people dare not venture in to investigate!"

"The Serpent People! Queen Medusa!" The person in the stone gate frowned, seemingly quite wary, and asked, "Gu He, I remember the last time you and Yun'er encountered that person was in the Tagor Desert, wasn't it?"

"Yes! Old Sect Master!" Gu He, still maintaining a refined demeanor at the gate, cupped his hands and said:

"Last time I asked the sect leader for help, the sect leader went ahead to intercept this person. When I arrived, the person had just left, but the sect leader forbade me to pursue him. It seems that he has some connection with this person. At that time, he did not make a move and let him leave!"

At this point, Gu He felt that something was strange about the matter. At the time, he did not find Yan Shi and Feng Li, but he met the two of them later. They told him that the person who possessed the strange fire was a Dou Zong!

Moreover, he also fought against Medusa, who had also advanced to the Dou Zong level.

Upon hearing this news, he had already given up on the idea of ​​obtaining the strange fire from that person. After all, the fact that that person was able to fight Medusa unharmed clearly meant that his strength was beyond his reach.

But what happened next left him bewildered and confused.

The old sect leader, who had been in seclusion for many years, actually summoned him and asked him in detail about what had happened. He was particularly interested in the snow-white strange fire and asked him to explain it in great detail.

Shortly afterward, a series of changes occurred within the Yunlan Sect, with the sect leader retiring and the Grand Elder Yunling taking power.

"Yunling, is Yun'er still unwilling to reveal that person's identity?" After a moment of silence, a slightly angry voice came from the stone door.

"Sect Master, the Sect Master said that she has said everything she needed to say, but she still doesn't know the person's identity!" Yun Leng cupped his hands, seemingly with a wry smile.

"Putting aside his identity, you should at least remember his appearance, right? What about his age and looks?"

"The sect leader said she forgot!"

"Nonsense! As a Dou Huang, with a photographic memory, how can she say she's forgotten? I think this girl has grown too big for her britches!"

The person inside the stone gate was furious, and a powerful aura burst forth from it, causing the two people outside the gate to catch their breath.

"Last time I appointed you as the acting sect leader, giving you the power to take over, and she didn't react at all? Does she really not want to be the sect leader anymore?"

"The sect leader said she's doing well now, carefree and relaxed, occasionally giving guidance to the young sect leader."

Gu He frowned and looked at Yun Ling. This old guy was not honest at all. He seemed to be telling the truth, but every word he said was a provocation.

"Heh heh. Very well, very well!" The person inside the stone gate seemed quite angry, sneering, "Truly a fine disciple of my Yunshan!"

"Furuga!"

"Yes, Elder Sect Master!" Gu He stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Old Sect Master, there's really no need to be so angry. The Sect Master is naturally like this, aloof and disliking worldly affairs. Since the strange fire has disappeared, Gu He can simply go looking for it again. There's no need to go to such great lengths and cause discord between the Sect Master and you, master and disciple!"

"Haha, Gu He, you're quite impressive!" Yun Shan laughed loudly. "Over the years, I've witnessed all your contributions to the Yunlan Sect. Rest assured, the Yunlan Sect will definitely help you obtain this Strange Flame!"

"Old Sect Master." A hint of emotion flickered in Gu He's eyes. He hadn't expected the Old Sect Master to be so resolute in helping him. But thinking of the beautiful figure he had longed for day and night, he hesitated for a moment.

"But what about the sect leader?"

"You don't need to worry about her. I have my own plans!" Yunshan interrupted Guhe, saying:

"I've always known about your feelings for Yun'er, and I've always let her have her way. But this girl is getting more and more out of control; even my words don't work on her. It seems it's time to find someone to keep her in line!"

"Old Sect Master!!"

Gu He's body trembled, his eyes shone brightly, and he was almost too excited to control himself. At this moment, nothing mattered anymore, whether it was a strange fire or an improvement in his alchemy skills.

"Alright! You may leave now. I have some things to tell Yunling!"

Yunshan left it at that, as if he had said something, yet it was as if he hadn't said anything at all. This ambiguous statement piqued Guhe's curiosity, but he dared not ask directly for lest he annoy others and cause trouble. So he left with a lingering sense of unease.

"Tsk tsk. This Master Guhe is quite the romantic!"

Yun Ling watched the figure stagger away, seemingly drunk, and sighed inwardly:

The old sect leader has some impressive skills!

"Yunling, go tell Yun'er that if she continues to be so stubborn, she should prepare herself to be a good wife and mother!"

"Didn't she like a life of leisure? Well, I'll give her the leisure she deserves!"

Yun Ling was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Sect Master, are you... preparing to grant Gu He's wish?"

That shouldn't be happening!

Wasn't the old sect leader always using the sect leader position to lure this ancient river, but not letting him succeed, thus driving this sixth-grade alchemist to work tirelessly for the Yunlan Sect?

Why do you seem to have changed your mind today?

"That depends on what my good disciple chooses!" Yunshan said calmly.

"Don't treat Gu He like a fool. If he weren't in love with Yun'er, how could he have stayed in the Jia Ma Empire for so many years with his talent for alchemy!"

"A sixth-grade alchemist so young is bound to attract a lot of attention. Over the years, he has seemingly refused invitations from other forces, but his attitude has been quite ambiguous, which is clearly putting pressure on the Yunlan Sect!"

"I've spoiled Yun'er too much in the past, letting her drag things out if she doesn't want to. But if she's truly stubborn this time, then let's find another way for her to contribute to the Yunlan Sect!"

"We will completely bind Gu He, this sixth-grade alchemist, to the great ship of my Yunlan Sect!"

"Alright! You go too. Find out about that person as soon as possible, don't slack off!"

"Yes!" Yun Leng bowed and replied.

After Yunling left, the mountainside was shrouded in mist and quieted down.

Inside the secret chamber of the stone gate, a figure dressed in a simple white robe sat cross-legged. After a moment of silence, he murmured:

"Yun'er, don't blame your teacher for being heartless."

"That guy gave us a deadline before he left. If we couldn't find him within that deadline, given his methods..."

As he spoke, a strange figure of black mist appeared in Yunshan's mind, and a strong sense of fear flashed in his eyes.

"The Soul Palace... I really don't know what kind of power they are. Even a mere protector has the cultivation of a Dou Zong!"

Yunshan stretched out a hand, and his hands, which were originally full of wrinkles, had now completely returned to their former appearance in his prime, slender and fair.

With a gentle grasp, the space trembled slowly, and ripples spread outwards in concentric circles.

"Is this the realm of a Dou Zong? It's truly magnificent!"

A strange black light flashed in Yunshan's eyes, and a smile gradually appeared on his lips.

Originally, he had no hope of breaking through and his lifespan was about to end, but one day, a mysterious figure in black mist suddenly descended upon his secluded cultivation place.

He made a deal: he would work for the Soul Palace, and in return, the Soul Palace would help him break through to the Dou Zong realm and extend his lifespan.

At that time, he was filled with an immense fear of death, and he agreed without hesitation, as if grasping at a straw.

"Hehe. Haha," the laughter grew louder, the slightly crazy sound echoing within the stone chamber.

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"For the sake of our sect, nothing is too great to be sacrificed. Our sect will surely fulfill the long-cherished wish of our ancestors, making our Yunlan Sect great again and restoring the glory of our forefathers, starting from Yunshan!"

Just as Yunshan was laughing, in a small, exquisite courtyard within the Yunlan Sect, a pair of clear, beautiful eyes looked with worry toward the direction of the stone chamber.

"Teacher, what are you thinking? Do you really intend to push the Yunlan Sect to the opposite side of all other forces?"

A woman in a green dress sat at a stone table. Her figure was graceful and curvaceous. Her long black hair was tied into an elegant phoenix bun, hanging down to her slender waist. She exuded a noble and graceful aura.

He rested his chin on his hand, his delicate brows furrowed, as if burdened by too many unresolved sorrows.

Thinking about the recent state of the sect, it's completely different from before.

Under Yun Leng's series of actions, he acted without restraint, losing the detached and otherworldly feeling that he had previously had in a sacred cultivation ground.

"teacher!"

A crisp sound rang out, interrupting Yun Yun's thoughts as she sat at the table.

Turning my head slightly, I saw the courtyard gate being pushed open, and a woman in a white dress walking in.

"Yanran, you're such a grown-up, can't you be a little more composed? Why are you still so impulsive!" Yunyun said softly, sitting at the table.

"Oh dear," the girl in the white dress stepped forward and took Yun Yun's arm, saying coquettishly, "No matter how old I am, I'm still a child in front of my teacher!"

"Hehe. You silly girl! You've been gone for so long this time, now that you're back, you should focus on your cultivation!" Yun Yun affectionately patted Nalan Yanran's head and said:

"Your agreement with that brat from the Xiao family is almost up!"

"Teacher, don't worry! I will definitely not lose to him!" Nalan Yanran smiled confidently.

"Don't be careless. Your teacher has received news that your fiancé has regained his talent. If you lose, don't cry!" Yun Yun patted her shoulder and earnestly advised her.

"I, Nalan Yanran, will never lose!" Nalan Yanran clenched her fists and shouted.

"Sigh," Yun Yun sighed, helplessly saying:

"You stubborn girl, you still are! Three years ago, just because of one sentence from your grandfather, you took Ge Ye and ran off to break off the engagement!"

"I did nothing wrong! I decide my own destiny, is that wrong, teacher!" Nalan Yanran said aggrievedly. He had a long and unpleasant argument with his family over this matter.

Yun Yun looked at this girl who seemed like she hadn't grown up yet, feeling quite helpless, and gently coaxed her:

"You want to break off the engagement, that's fine, but you shouldn't have rushed over like that. Your grand entrance has embarrassed them. Have you thought about how your grandfather would feel?"

"There was a better way to handle this—for both sides to part amicably. But by making such a scene, what will others think of the Nalan family? Will they say that the Nalan family is arrogant, too opportunistic, and untrustworthy?"

"Reputation is something that's hard to build but extremely easy to destroy. Think about it now, hasn't the Xiao family lost face, but your Nalan family has lost substance? It's a lose-lose situation!"

"I...I..." Nalan Yanran was speechless for a moment, then stammered, "Teacher, why didn't you tell me this when I came back from announcing the engagement?"

"Back then, you were as stubborn as a mule. You had a falling out with your family and came to me, feeling wronged, saying that you only had your teacher left. If I had said anything to you then, you probably would have felt like the whole world had abandoned you!"

Yun Yun lightly tapped her forehead and said in a slightly annoyed tone:

"Besides, it's already happened, and you even made a bet with them. I was planning to talk about it after you got over that period, but then the sect got busy, and I forgot about it for a while. Now that I have some free time, I thought I'd tell you!"

Seeing Nalan Yanran's shifty eyes, Yun Yun patted her head and said, "After your competition, regardless of winning or losing, apologize to the other person. Consider it a good ending to your relationship!"

"Hmph! I'm not apologizing to that guy!"

Nalan Yanran recalled the angry boy who had shouted "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river" at her three years ago. After a moment of struggle in her eyes, she turned her head away.

"Whatever you want!"

Yun Yun waved her hand helplessly, suddenly feeling a little disheartened. Thinking about her current situation, she felt very annoyed.

Thinking of what Yunling had told her earlier, and what the teacher had said, a hint of helplessness and sadness flashed in her eyes.

Speaking of fate, she thought of the young man she met in the Monster Mountain Range.

According to the boy in the desert who possessed a strange fire, he had left the Gama Empire and gone to Canaan Academy. He wondered how the boy was doing and whether they would ever meet again.

While she longed to see him, she was also somewhat relieved that he hadn't chosen to come to Yunlan Sect with her.

Otherwise, given that guy's domineering personality, upon hearing Yun Leng's words, he would probably have cleaved Gu He in two.

"Ah Niu."

Yun Yun stared blankly at the sky, as if she could see that face that was sometimes cold and stern, sometimes smiling, and sometimes domineering.

Just as Yun Yun was missing someone, that person was sitting cross-legged in a secret room.

His appearance was solemn and dignified, with colorless light flowing around him, and the energy emanating from his body was solid and substantial, without any sense of emptiness.

A faint, slender dragon shadow, lifelike, swirled with colorless light emanating from its body.

(End of this chapter)