Reborn as Huo Yuhao, but also in Battle Through the Heavens

Chapter 191 Sneak Attack!

However, even after returning to the bottom of the tower, this force did not end.

Boom!

Inside the inner courtyard of Canaan Academy, countless teachers and students were startled by a deafening roar!

They were horrified to see that the top of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower exploded as if it had been hit by a meteorite!

Something enveloped in a dense ball of battle aura burst forth from the tower, crashing straight into the sky, leaving a long trail of flame before disappearing into the horizon as a star.

In the spiritual world.

Snapped!

Huo Yuhao slapped himself hard on the forehead.

"This Dragon Emperor—is truly—" He was too embarrassed to continue, but he already understood that Zhu Kun had been sealed in this place by the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor for thousands of years. Besides the issue of strength, there was probably also some reason—his own personality.

After all, when Zhu Kun reached the pinnacle of the Dou Qi Continent, the eight ancient clans were still small families. With his strength and lifespan, if he had patiently waited for the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade to be born before exploring it, he would probably have become a Dou Di long ago, instead of being trapped until now.

A day later, in the office of the Grand Elder of the inner courtyard of Canaan Academy, Huo Yuhao, Zi Yan, and Su Qian were sitting together.

Zi Yan bit her lower lip hard, almost drawing blood, her small hands gripping the hem of her clothes tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force.

She raised her head, her purple eyes filled with resentment, longing, fear, and a barely perceptible glimmer of hope, and looked at Huo Yuhao, her voice trembling as she asked, "Huo Yuhao—that person—is he—really—my father?"

Huo Yuhao spoke softly, understanding that Zi Yan wasn't questioning his identity: "Zi Yan, Senior Zhu Kun—he absolutely didn't abandon you on purpose. He was trapped by the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe, unable to escape for thousands of years. He had no choice—he misses you every moment."

Zi Yan's eyes instantly reddened, tears welling up inside, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

She lowered her head, her voice choked with sobs, filled with unspeakable grievance and loneliness: "I—I know—but—I've always—always been alone—."

Elder Su Qian stepped forward, gently placing his broad hand on Zi Yan's trembling head. His voice was deep and firm: "Zi Yan. No matter what happens, Canaan Academy will always be your home."

Huo Yuhao looked at Zi Yan, knowing that she needed time to accept it, but some things had to be faced sooner or later.

He took a deep breath and held out his hand: "Okay, don't be afraid. Let's go down."

After saying that, Huo Yuhao took Zi Yan's slightly cold hand. With his other hand, he made a sweeping motion in the air, and the true form of the Guardian Mirror appeared behind him, emitting gentle spatial fluctuations.

In the blink of an eye, a flash of silver light appeared in the office, and the two figures disappeared, leaving only the ripples in the space where they stood slowly subsiding.

Su Qian gazed at the spot where they had disappeared and sighed with mixed feelings.

The Gama Empire, Yunlan Sect.

The winding stone steps stretched into the depths of the clouds and mist. Huo Yuhao, Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yixian were following an unfamiliar elder to the sect's main hall.

The road was unusually quiet, with few people around, and only the sound of the mountain wind rustling through the leaves.

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However, everywhere you look, the pillars, eaves, and tree branches are adorned with brand-new red ribbons and large "囍" (double happiness) characters, the vibrant colors dispelling some of the desolate atmosphere.

With the wedding date approaching, Xiao Yan couldn't hide his smile. He patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder and asked, "By the way, Yuhao, when will Father and my elder brother arrive?"

Huo Yuhao, standing beside him, glanced around discreetly, a faint hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, before casually replying, "Soon, probably in about two more days."

Little Fairy Doctor frowned slightly, her clear voice tinged with doubt: "According to the customs of the Jia Ma Empire, aren't the newlyweds supposed to be unable to see each other from the engagement date until the wedding day? Why did Sister Yun Yun suddenly call us here?"

"It's probably something important," Xiao Yan smiled nonchalantly, his tone full of anticipation.

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"You'll know when you see Yun'er."

The elder who had been leading the way stopped in front of the main hall and silently stepped aside. Xiao Yan, unsuspecting, stepped forward and pushed open the heavy hall door.

The heavy door hinges creaked, creating a silent atmosphere. Deep within the spacious hall, the person seated in the main seat was not Yun Yun, as they had expected.

It was her teacher, Yunshan.

To one side of the main hall sat an unexpected figure.

"Brother Guhe?" Xiao Yan exclaimed in surprise, "What are you doing here? Where's Yun'er?"

Gu He glanced at him, his tone calm and even: "It is the former sect leader of Yunshan who wants me to stay and continue to serve as an elder of Yunlan Sect."

Yunshan, sitting in the main seat, said with a smile, "Yun'er went to comfort Yanran. As the future heir of the Yunlan Sect, she can't be allowed to be depressed forever because of one accident."

Yunshan changed the subject, turning to Guhe and advising, "Master Guhe, there's no need to rush to refuse. You've been in the Yunlan Sect for many years; this place is already like your home. Besides—"

Yunshan's gaze swept over Xiao Yan, and he continued meaningfully, "In the future, Yunji may leave the sect with Xiao Yan. You don't need to worry about awkwardness when you meet each other. As for Yanran, she will need your support in the future."

Gu He's expression remained unchanged, but he firmly shook his head: "I appreciate the old sect leader's good intentions. However, my mind is made up, and there is no need to persuade me further."

After saying this, he stood up, gave Yunshan a slight bow, and then turned to leave.

Xiao Yan turned his attention back to Yun Shan, but a sense of unease crept into his heart: "Uncle Yun, since Yun'er isn't here, what brings you here today?"

Yun Shan's smile gradually faded. He stared at Xiao Yan with a complex expression, revealing a hint of barely perceptible guilt.

"well--"

"What I wish to ask is—" His voice suddenly deepened, each word resounding like thunder in the empty hall: "The soul of Medicine Venerable Yao Chen is currently within you, isn't it?"

"What did you say?!"

These earth-shattering words shocked Xiao Yan, causing his pupils to shrink sharply and his mind to buzz.

His fighting spirit surged instantly, and he stood up abruptly, shouting sharply, "How could you..."

Before the words had even finished—

Swish!

A giant hand formed from boundless battle qi suddenly emerged from the void! Its speed surpassed the limits of visual perception, and it descended upon Huo Yuhao and his companions with a suffocating pressure!

At the same time, the surrounding spatial forces surged and twisted violently like boiling water, and an invisible, solid barrier instantly took shape!

Huo Yuhao's eyes narrowed, and he immediately activated the power of space, attempting to take the two away.

However, the surrounding space was extremely chaotic, making it impossible for him to succeed in a short time!

"Yunshan clearly had no ill intentions at all! How could this be—"