Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 541 I became... the Devouring Ancestral Symbol?

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The small talisman fruit transformed into a stream of light, entered Xiao Bai's brow, and returned to his sea of ​​consciousness.

Just as the Dao Fruit returned, Xiao Bai suddenly sensed something amiss.

"Huh?!"

He let out a soft exclamation, raised his arm, and lightly tapped the air in front of him with his fingertips.

"Buzz—"

A black hole the size of a palm appeared out of thin air, hovering about an inch in front of his fingertip.

The black hole slowly rotated, emitting a pure devouring power that was exactly the same as the devouring power of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol!

"I've become... a Devourer of the Ancestral Symbol?"

Xiao Bai blinked, a hint of surprise flashing in his pupils.

He focused his mind into his sea of ​​consciousness, where he saw that in the center of his sea of ​​consciousness, besides the Thunder Talisman and the Small Talisman Dao Fruit, there was something else: a pitch-black vortex, quietly suspended below the Small Talisman Dao Fruit, emitting pure devouring power.

The vortex was small, only about the size of a palm, with mysterious runes flowing across its surface, making it look like a shrunken version of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.

Xiao Bai sensed it carefully and quickly understood what it was.

"This is... the power controlled by the Devouring Ancestral Symbol?"

A flash of understanding crossed his eyes.

Although the origin was extracted and the spirit was erased, the Devouring Ancestral Symbol was still connected to the origin of the plane and contained a portion of the power of heaven and earth.

Now, this power has been transformed by the small talisman's Dao fruit into a growing, devouring vortex.

Although it is much weaker than the original Devouring Ancestral Symbol, and it lacks the profound ability to communicate with the origin of heaven and earth.

But Xiao Bai had a feeling—

This thing will grow as his strength increases.

Ultimately, it is highly likely that it will not be weaker than the complete Devouring Ancestral Symbol!

"Hehe—this is an unexpected delight."

With a thought, Xiao Bai caused the black vortex in front of his fingertips to slowly dissipate, turning into a wisp of black energy that entered his body.

He looked up at the sky, his gaze piercing through the gradually dissipating thunderclouds, as if he could see that mysterious dimensional space, the embryo of that dimension.

A strange light flashed in his eyes.

If he could, he certainly wouldn't want to use this "plundering" method against the dimensional embryo.

Unfortunately, he was not a being born from the Tianxuan Plane.

The spirit of the plane consistently ignored this "outsider."

Xiao Bai was actually mentally prepared for this.

In The Great Ruler, Mu Chen entered the plane space through the power of prayers from all living beings in the White Dragon Plane, but the plane's embryo ignored him.

If the White Dragon Plane hadn't been on the verge of collapse, invaded by the Blood Demon, and suffered immense devastation, and if Mu Chen hadn't sworn to protect the plane, he probably wouldn't have so easily gained the plane's recognition.

Although the Tianxuan Continent also faces the threat of the alien demons, thanks to the legacy of the Ancestral Symbol Master, most of the alien demons are sealed away, and the situation is far from critical.

It will only become more difficult for him to gain the approval of the Plane Embryo.

It is very likely that even if he helps Tianxuan Continent resolve the calamity of the alien demons, the embryo of the plane may not necessarily recognize him.

After all, the talisman ancestor is a case in point.

Burning the cycle of reincarnation, sacrificing oneself, to suppress the Demon Emperor —

Such achievements did not gain the recognition of the Plane Embryo.

Lin Dong only swore to protect the plane, and the plane's embryo chose him.

It is evident that the embryo of the plane is actually more inclined towards the native creatures.

Having learned from past mistakes, Xiao Bai prepared two plans after learning that the emergence of the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder required the origin of a plane.

If the "Heavenly Heart Response Treatise" fails to take a gentle approach, then don't blame him for being ruthless.

He couldn't do what the Otherworldly Demons did, slaughtering all living beings in this plane in order to seize the Plane Embryo.

However, it is impossible to become another talisman ancestor. Even if one sacrifices oneself for the beings of this plane, one will not gain the recognition of the plane's embryo.

He is Xiao Bai.

Xiao Bai comes from the Dou Qi Continent.

His goal is to return to his peak, to nurture the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder, and to reach a higher realm.

As for the Tianxuan Continent—

If he has the ability, he will lend a helping hand.

But the premise is that it cannot affect his own path of cultivation.

"Buzz—"

Just then, a whooshing sound came from the air, interrupting Xiao Bai's thoughts.

He turned his head and saw several figures flying towards him from a distance at an extremely fast speed.

The leader, with a handsome face and resolute eyes, was none other than Lin Dong.

Behind Lin Dong, Mu Lei, Wu Zong, Mu Qianqian and others followed closely behind.

"Senior, are you alright?"

Lin Dong landed on the summit of Xuan Yin Mountain, and was immediately stunned by the scene before him.

Looking around, all that could be seen was a flat, scorched plain, and the once continuous Xuan Yin Mountains had vanished without a trace.

Only the main peak at our feet remains intact, standing out starkly in the middle of the plain.

"This, this is—"

Lin Dong gasped, his eyes filled with shock.

He knew that lightning tribulation was terrifying, but he didn't expect it to be this terrifying.

The entire Xuan Yin Mountain Range!

For hundreds of miles around, it towers into the clouds and is shrouded in cold air all year round.

Now—it's been razed to the ground?

"It's just a minor tribulation lightning; it can't harm me."

Xiao Bai looked at the shocked group of people and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"A minor lightning tribulation?!"

Lin Dong, Xiao Diao, and the others' lips twitched slightly, their expressions somewhat strange.

Is this called a minor lightning tribulation?

What kind of lightning tribulation is considered great?

The kind that destroys the world?

"Ahem—Senior, these are the supplies that the Yin Puppet Sect has compiled. Please take a look."

Lin Dong suppressed his shock, took out a storage bag from his waist, and respectfully handed it to Xiao Bai.

Xiao Bai took the storage bag, scanned it with his soul power, and immediately understood.

The Yin Kui Sect was, after all, just a force within the Great Wilderness Prefecture, and its sect leader, Teng Sha, was only at the Great Perfection of the Creation Realm.

What good things could such a sect possibly have?

The contents of the storage bag were mostly pills, martial arts techniques, and mineral materials.

The most precious items are a few creation-level cultivation techniques and martial arts, as well as some materials from demonic beasts.

Its overall value is not even as good as that spirit puppet.

Xiao Bai shook his head, casually took out a few martial arts manuals to keep for reference, and then tossed the storage bag back to Lin Dong.

"The rest is yours."

His voice was casual, as if he were throwing away a bag of garbage, not the wealth of a sect.

"You...you gave it to me?"

Lin Dong was stunned, somewhat incredulous.

"What, you don't want it?"

Xiao Bai glanced at him.

"Yes! Yes! Of course I want it!"

Lin Dong snapped out of his daze, hurriedly put away the storage bag, and said with a grin, "Thank you, Senior!"

This is the entire sect's collection!

Although it was nothing to Senior Xiao Bai, it was an immense treasure to him.

With these resources, his cultivation level will definitely advance by leaps and bounds!

A hint of envy flashed in the eyes of Mu Lei, Wu Zong, Mu Qianqian, and the others standing to the side.

They've been envious of the Yin Kui Sect's wealth for a long time.

Unfortunately, they all benefited Lin Dong now.

But they dared not say anything.

After all, this wealth was given to him by Xiao Bai.

Anyone who dares to steal it will likely suffer a fate even worse than that of the Yin Puppet Sect.

"What are your instructions, senior?"

Seeing Xiao Bai's gaze turn to her, Little Marten's heart stirred, and she quickly straightened up from Lin Dong's shoulder, smiling obsequiously.

He knew that this senior had that magical futon on him.

If you can do something for your seniors, you might have a chance to be rewarded.

Even if I don't get the meditation cushion, getting some other benefits is enough.

Do you have a map of the Eastern Xuan Region?

Xiao Bai couldn't help but chuckle when he saw the eager look in his eyes.

This Heavenly Demon Sable is quite adept at handling things.

"map?"

Little Marten was taken aback upon hearing this, then shook his head: "After my physical body perished back then, only a wisp of my primordial spirit escaped, and I couldn't bring my storage bag with me."

He scratched his head somewhat awkwardly: "If you need a map of the Eastern Xuan Region, senior, it might be hard to find in the Great Yan Dynasty."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Xiao Bai's eyes.

Without a map, leaving the Great Yan Dynasty will be quite troublesome.

The little sable thought for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Where does Senior intend to go?"

Do you know how to travel from the Great Yan Dynasty to the Chaotic Demon Sea?

Xiao Bai did not hide his destination.

In the Great Yan Dynasty today, the only one who knows about the Chaotic Demon Sea is probably this Heavenly Demon Sable.

The Chaotic Demon Sea, where three Ancestral Symbols reside—

Thunder Ancestral Symbol, Flame Ancestral Symbol, Life and Death Ancestral Symbol.

After the Dao Fruit devoured the origin of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, Xiao Bai had a feeling.

It would take approximately the essence of five ancestral talismans to completely shield the otherworldly aura of the Dao Fruit.

Moreover, with these ancestral symbols and their origins, the dimensional space should no longer reject the entry of Dao Fruits.

Therefore, finding the Ancestral Symbol became his most important goal.

"The Chaotic Demon Sea?"

Lin Dong, Mu Qianqian, and the others standing nearby blinked blankly upon hearing this unfamiliar name.

The Great Yan Dynasty was already very large in their eyes. The farthest they knew was only the situation of a few countries surrounding the Great Yan Dynasty.

As for places further away, they were completely in the dark.

"Chaotic Demon Sea————"

Xiao Diao pondered for a moment, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes: "That place is no simple matter. It is one of the most chaotic regions in the Tianxuan Continent, with powerful figures everywhere and complex and intertwined forces."

He paused, then continued, "If you wish to go to the Chaotic Demon Sea, you will probably have to go to those super dynasties. Only they have teleportation arrays that can transport you to the regional cities where the super sects are located, and then you can use the teleportation arrays there to get there."

"A super dynasty?"

Xiao Bai frowned slightly.

"Yes."

Little Mink nodded: "In the entire Eastern Xuan Region, there are countless dynasties. The Great Yan Dynasty is just a low-level dynasty. Few powerful figures come here, and it is almost completely isolated from the outside world."

"There are only two ways to leave the Eastern Xuan Region and head to the Chaotic Demon Sea."

"One option is to fly there on your own, but the Eastern Xuan Domain is too vast. Even a Nirvana Realm expert would need several years to cross it, and the journey is fraught with danger. A slight misstep could lead to certain death."

"Secondly, it can be done by using teleportation arrays, but low-level dynasties like the Great Yan Dynasty do not have teleportation arrays connecting to the outer realms. Only super dynasties have this capability."

Xiao Bai frowned even more deeply after hearing this.

He doesn't have that much time to waste.

"If you are not in a hurry, senior, there will soon be an opportunity to leave the Eastern Xuan Region."

As Xiao Diao spoke, a hint of anticipation flickered in his eyes.

"Oh, you mean the War of the Hundred Dynasties?"

Xiao Bai chuckled softly, fully aware of what Xiao Diao meant by the opportunity to leave.

The Great War of a Hundred Dynasties is a grand event held once every twenty years in the Eastern Xuan Region.

The geniuses of all dynasties gathered to compete for the qualification to enter a super sect.

The ultimate winner will not only gain entry into a super sect, but also receive generous rewards.

Most importantly, after the Hundred Dynasties War ends, the victor will be taken away by a super sect, which naturally has a long-distance inter-domain teleportation array.

This is indeed the fastest way to leave the Eastern Xuan Region.

"It seems you already know, senior?"

Xiao Diao wasn't surprised to hear Xiao Bai's words.

With his seniority, there are few things on the mainland that he doesn't know.

"I've heard a little about it," Xiao Bai said casually.

"That's right. The Hundred Dynasties War takes place every twenty years. Every dynasty in the Eastern Xuan Region has a teleportation array to travel there. This is the fastest way to leave the Eastern Xuan Region from the Great Yan Dynasty."

Seeing that Xiao Bai knew, Xiao Diao stopped keeping him in suspense: "Although I don't know when this Hundred Dynasties War will start, you can ask the Great Yan royal family for details. They will definitely know the specific time."

Xiao Bai was speechless.

No matter how you go around in circles, it still comes down to the Hundred Dynasties War.

If I had known this would happen, I should have let Ling Qingzhu stay longer and asked her if the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace had a way to leave the Eastern Xuan Region.

After all, the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace is a super sect in the Eastern Xuan Region, so it must have a teleportation array connecting to the outer regions.

Unfortunately, Ling Qingzhu has already returned to her sect.

As for when the Hundred Dynasties War would begin, he certainly knew.

According to the original text, there are about six months left.

"Alright, I'll go and take a look at the Great Yan Imperial City."

Xiao Bai pondered for a moment and quickly made a decision.

There was nothing he could do.

With his current strength, it's impossible for him to tear through space to travel.

Instead of leaving the Great Yan Dynasty and searching everywhere for teleportation arrays to super dynasties, it would be better to wait for the Hundred Dynasties War to begin within the Great Yan Dynasty.

After all, no one knows how long it will take to reach the Chaotic Demon Sea if they choose to leave the Great Yan Dynasty at this time.

It could take months, or it could take years.

In contrast, waiting for the Hundred Dynasties War to begin is the safest option.

Moreover, participating in the Hundred Dynasties War is not a bad thing.

Although he had more than two million Nirvana Pills, it was far from enough to support his cultivation to the peak of the Nirvana Realm.

The Nirvana Rivers in the Hundred Dynasties Battlefield are all free; as long as you have enough strength, you can use them.

Where else can you find such a good thing in the outside world?

"Hehe—Senior is wise!"

A hint of joy flashed in the little sable's eyes.

The Hundred Dynasties War brought together almost all of the top talents in the Eastern Xuan Region, resulting in fierce competition and numerous dangers.

Even if Lin Dong had the chance to participate, he wasn't confident he could completely protect the other party.

With this senior colleague around, we have an extra layer of security.

He didn't want this senior to protect Lin Dong indefinitely; as long as he lends a hand in times of crisis, that would already be a rare opportunity.

"You're quite the strategist."

Xiao Bai looked at the sycophantic little mink and found it amusing.

He could easily see through Xiao Diao's thoughts.

However, he didn't mind.

Lin Dong is resilient, decisive, and values ​​relationships. If he can lend a hand, he wouldn't mind doing so.

"Lin Dong."

Xiao Bai turned his gaze to Lin Dong, pondered for a moment, and said, "Release the talisman imprinted on your sea of ​​consciousness—oh, it should be called the Niwan Palace—and let me see it."

Lin Dong paused, somewhat bewildered.

How does this senior know everything?

He even knew that there were ancient vortex runes in his Niwan Palace?

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and show it to the senior!"

Seeing Lin Dong's blank expression, Little Marten jumped up and slapped the back of his head in exasperation.

"oh oh!"

Lin Dong snapped out of his daze, quickly composed himself, and began to circulate his Yuan Power.

"Buzz—"

A faint light flashed between his brows, and a rune slowly emerged, hovering in front of him.

The runes were swirling, their surface covered with mysterious patterns, emanating a faint devouring power.

Xiao Bai's gaze fell on the ancient vortex runes, and he began to examine them closely.

He could sense that the runes were somewhat similar to the Devouring Ancestral Rune, but also quite different.

The runes of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol are naturally generated by heaven and earth, containing the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, and communicating with the origin of the plane.

This ancient vortex rune is clearly a man-made imprint; although it looks similar, it doesn't capture the essence.

"It must have been drawn by someone based on the runes of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, but only the form was depicted, not the spirit."

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Xiao Bai understood.

Although this ancient vortex rune looks similar to the rune of the Devouring Ancestral Rune, they are actually worlds apart.

"Since we've run into each other, I'll lend you a hand."

Xiao Bai raised his hand, and a wisp of dark devouring power appeared at his fingertips.

That devouring power was pure and domineering; it was the very power he had comprehended from the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.

"Senior, what is this—"

A hint of doubt flashed in Lin Dong's eyes.

"Watch."

Xiao Bai said calmly, lightly touching the ancient vortex rune with his fingertip.

"Buzz!"

The ancient vortex rune trembled violently!

Xiao Bai moved his fingertips, gently tracing the runes as if modifying and perfecting them.

With each stroke he made, the devouring power of the ancient vortex rune grew stronger.

The originally blurry patterns became clearer and more mysterious.

Gradually, the ancient vortex runes began to change.

The surface texture is more complex and deeper.

The devouring power it emitted was also growing stronger.

After a few breaths, Xiao Bai withdrew his finger.

The ancient vortex rune had completely changed its appearance.

What was originally a simple vortex-shaped rune has now transformed into a tiny black hole!

The black hole slowly rotated, emanating a pure devouring power.

Although it cannot compare to the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, it is still far superior to the previous one.

"This, this is—"

Lin Dong's eyes widened, filled with shock.

He could sense that this rune was completely different from the previous one!

If it was just an ordinary rune before, now it is a divine weapon!

"Nurture it well and use it as your natal rune. In the future, you will also be able to control the power of devouring."

Xiao Bai flicked his finger, sending the rune to Lin Dong: "Although it's not as powerful as the true Devouring Ancestral Symbol, it can still unleash thirty percent of its power."

"Thirty percent of its power?!"

Lin Dong's breath hitched, and a surge of joy welled up inside him.

He had heard Little Mink talk about the power of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol many times.

That is a supreme treasure capable of devouring everything and reversing life and death!

Even if it's only 30% of the power of a complete ancestral symbol, it's still incredibly strong!

"Thank you so much, senior!!"

Lin Dong bowed deeply, his voice filled with excitement.

Xiao Bai waved his hand and said with a faint smile, "This rune is your own good fortune. I was just adding icing on the cake."

Having said that, he said no more, turned around, and walked towards the capital of the Great Yan Dynasty.