Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 206 Entering the Ancient Realm, Xun'er's Subtle Changes

Above the lush green peaks, a light mist swirls, creating a scene resembling a fairyland.

A graceful figure appeared atop the green peak.

The girl wore a light blue dress, her long black hair was casually tied up, flowing over her slender waist and ending at her delicate hips. A gentle breeze blew by, making her hair flutter, giving her an ethereal and otherworldly appearance.

Her beautiful face made even the heavens and earth pale in comparison. Her captivating eyes, ethereal and clear, resembled the deepest starry sky, making it impossible to look away once one gazed upon them.

Regardless of the city, consider the country.

Such stunning beauty, truly a beauty that could topple kingdoms and cities. Faced with a girl born of the essence of heaven and earth, even the most perfect man would seem to feel ashamed in her presence. Where in the world can one find such a person?

"Hey, long time no see, Xun'er..."

Suddenly, the space in front of the girl tore open, and Lin Ran's figure emerged from it. Seeing the beautiful woman, he naturally wanted to greet her, but when his gaze fell on Xun'er's side, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Indeed, besides the stunningly beautiful Xun'er, there was another figure standing beside her.

The figure looked extremely ordinary... no, it couldn't even be described as ordinary, because even if that figure stood right in front of you, you wouldn't be able to detect his existence, as if he didn't exist at all.

Without a doubt, there are very few people in the entire Dou Qi Continent who can achieve this level of skill, and the person in front of us is one of them.

Gu Yuan, one of the strongest people in the world, the patriarch of the ancient clan, and a nine-star Dou Sheng!

"Greetings, Clan Chief Gu Yuan."

Looking at that figure, Lin Ran's eyes flashed with horror. Even though he had already broken through to the Heavenly Realm Soul stage, he could not sense any aura in front of him. It was as if this person and even the space he was in did not exist. However, he could see with his naked eye that it was indeed a figure. This contradictory sense was particularly strange.

The frivolous look in his eyes quickly disappeared. Lin Ran coughed lightly and sat up straight.

Seeing Lin Ran's restrained appearance, Xun'er couldn't help but let out a soft snort.

This guy is extremely frivolous and shameless when he's with me, but I never expected him to be so reserved.

"It seems you and Xun'er get along very well."

Gu Yuan chuckled softly, his gaze shifting slightly between Xun'er and Lin Ran: "I remember when I first asked you to nurture Xun'er's fighting spirit, she threw quite a tantrum."

"Father!"

Xun'er was somewhat embarrassed and annoyed. Why bring up such a thing again? What an old man!

Gu Yuan laughed heartily, and the father and daughter looked like a loving father and a filial daughter. Lin Ran could only echo him a few times, forcing a dry laugh, and didn't even dare to secretly look at Gu Yuan.

In front of such a terrifying figure with unparalleled power, it seemed that any thought that crossed his mind would be detected by the other party, so he would better be careful.

Moreover, he had previously had some conflicts with those people from the ancient clan...

"Alright, you don't need to be so reserved. The reason I asked you to come here today is twofold: firstly, to help Xun'er nourish her meridians, and secondly, to provide you with an extra layer of protection."

Gu Yuan laughed and said, "You've been making more and more noise lately, but I have to say, you haven't disappointed me. Five-star Dou Zun peak, Heavenly Realm Soul... I estimate that your alchemy skills should have reached the peak of the eighth grade by now."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ran felt a slight chill, but a smile appeared on his face: "Clan Chief Gu Yuan is joking. This little bit is nothing to mention."

"You should be proud when you should be proud. Excessive humility will only make you seem hypocritical." Gu Yuan smiled. "At your age, to have achieved this level, even among the younger generation in my clan, there are only a handful who can compare to you."

"Moreover, they have the blessing of bloodline, while you do not have the blood of an emperor. Therefore, among all the young people I have ever seen, you can be considered the most outstanding one."

"Clan Chief Gu Yuan is too kind!" Lin Ran said hastily, his head bowed, but his smile stretched all the way to the back of his head.

Regardless, Lin Ran could indeed be proud to be praised like this by Gu Yuan, one of the strongest people on the continent. Even Xun'er looked at her father with great surprise.

Clearly, Gu Yuanhui's high praise for Lin Ran surprised her as well.

Look how smug this guy is...

"Of course, you can't be too complacent. Although you are exceptionally talented, your potential is still just that—potential. Before you fully mature, you are always at risk of being nipped in the bud. Moreover, your behavior is too high-profile, attracting countless powerful enemies. If those people target you, your life will probably be difficult," Gu Yuan said calmly.

Lin Ran remained silent and nodded slightly.

"Of course, that's why I called you here."

"Hold your breath and concentrate; there's no need to resist."

Gu Yuan smiled slightly and raised his hand slightly. The next moment, a magnificent power that Lin Ran could not resist surged out and directly merged into Lin Ran's body.

Lin Ran felt a chill run down his spine and dared not make the slightest move. He could only silently endure it until the power was completely integrated into his body. Only then did he let out a soft sigh of relief and subconsciously touch his temple.

Although the feeling of entrusting one's fate to others is somewhat unpleasant, Lin Ran does not resist it.

Firstly, he had no ability to resist; secondly, without Gu Yuan's power, he would probably have died at the hands of the three Scorpion Demons back then!

"With this power, even if you encounter an insurmountable enemy, you need not be afraid. As long as their strength has not surpassed mine, it will protect your life and bring you to Xun'er's side."

"Thank you very much, Clan Chief Gu Yuan!" Lin Ran said with a face full of joy.

"Um."

Gu Yuan nodded, glanced at Xun'er who was silent beside him, and smiled at Lin Ran, "There are still a few years until the coming-of-age ceremony. I'll have to work hard during this time. I believe you won't let me down."

"Please rest assured, Clan Chief Gu Yuan, I will certainly not let you down!"

"Alright, also, you don't need to worry too much about the affairs of the younger generation in the clan. To prevent any unnecessary trouble, I will also give you a suitable identity to facilitate your travels in my Ancient Realm." Gu Yuan said, paused slightly, and casually took out a jade pendant and handed it to Lin Ran.

Lin Ran carefully accepted the jade pendant. Although he didn't know its value, he did notice the fleeting look of surprise in Xun'er's eyes.

Clearly, anything that could surprise this young lady like this must be incredibly valuable!

"When you want to leave the ancient realm, just activate this jade pendant, and someone will arrange everything for you."

As Gu Yuan finished uttering his last word, his figure slowly dissipated into the world. The empty space was devoid of any trace of aura or fighting spirit, as if it had never existed at all.

This terrifying method of appearing and disappearing without a trace amazed Lin Ran. Even though he had reached the peak of the five-star Dou Zun, there was still a gap as vast as the heavens and earth between him and the most powerful people in this world!

"Everyone's gone, why pretend to be so serious?"

A soft hum sounded, and Lin Ran came back to his senses, turning his gaze back to Xun'er with a grin.

However, unlike at Canaan Academy, he didn't touch or hug Xun'er here and there, but kept a certain distance.

This is, after all, the ancient realm, and Xun'er is their most precious treasure.

Although Xun'er has not yet participated in her coming-of-age ceremony, and the ancient clans are unaware of the divine bloodline within her, Xun'er's talent has already been demonstrated. Coupled with her status as Gu Yuan's daughter, Xun'er's position in the ancient realm remains exceptionally high.

Who knows how many old monsters are secretly watching this girl!

If he were to act recklessly, and those terrifying old men couldn't hold back and slapped him to death, where would he go to complain?

"Miss Xun'er is too kind. Chief Gu Yuan is of high rank and great power. It is my greatest honor that he can treat a useless little Karami like me in this way. So, I will naturally be more polite to him."

"hehe."

Xun'er sneered. Others might not know who Lin Ran was, but she certainly did. Nine and a half out of ten things he said were complete nonsense!

"Alright, Miss Xun'er, according to Clan Chief Gu Yuan's wishes, I should now nourish your meridians." Lin Ran coughed lightly, feigning seriousness, and said, "After nourishing your meridians, I still need to go to the Starfall Pavilion."

"Starfall Pavilion..." Xun'er frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Forcibly pulling you here from the Black Corner Region shouldn't affect you in any way, right?"

"Well……"

Lin Ran clicked her tongue: "To say it has no impact would be too hypocritical. But those were all minor things, not worth mentioning."

"I'm sorry." Xun'er opened her mouth, her red lips slightly moving, and whispered, "If it weren't for me, you would have avoided a lot of trouble..."

"Oh, Miss Xun'er, what are you saying? If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have been killed by my three old masters long ago!" Lin Ran said with a serious face, "Miss Xun'er's kindness to me is as great as the sky. She has given me a second life."

"I can say with absolute certainty that without Miss Xun'er, there would be no Lin Ran as we know him today. So Miss Xun'er, please don't spout such nonsense. You have done me a great favor, a great favor indeed!"

"If it weren't for the fact that your ancient clan is truly powerful, and that I'm a man while Miss Xun'er is a woman, I would have already offered myself to repay your kindness here!"

Hearing Lin Ran's slightly quirky words, Xun'er's cheeks began to flush. She gave Lin Ran a coquettish look with her beautiful eyes. Everything he said could be twisted into something else when he said it. What was this about offering himself in marriage? He was just full of flirtatious talk and never serious.

"Alright, alright, if you feel fine continuing, I won't interfere. Go and nourish your meridians. The sooner it's over, the sooner you can leave the ancient clan." Xun'er snorted, but then realized there was something fishy about her words, so she quickly added, "It's not that I want to send you away, it's just that you know the situation within the clan. What happened at the academy last time was a minor matter. If those people find out you've come directly to this ancient realm, you're probably..."

"Hehe, isn't Miss Xun'er here? I'm not afraid."

"Hmph, I can't protect you."

Xun'er gave a soft hum, her slender waist swaying slightly, her cheeks flushed as she walked down the mountain.

Lin Ran chuckled and quickly followed Xun'er's steps.

At the same time, Gu Yuan's figure slowly emerged in the void above the sky.

Watching the young couple leave one after the other, a hint of satisfaction appeared in his eyes. But then, as if he had thought of something, his eyes flickered, and a figure suddenly appeared behind him.

"Chieftain."

"I remember... there's a little guy in the Xiao family, isn't there?"

"The clan leader is probably referring to the third young master of the Xiao family, Young Master Xiao Yan," the figure said in a low voice. "Since the three-year agreement, Young Master Xiao Yan has been cultivating alone in the Northwest Continent. Moreover, after Yao Chen, he received help from an unknown soul entity, but I do not know the specifics."

"However, according to the information we obtained some time ago, Young Master Xiao Yan should be at the Dou Wang level, a fifth-grade alchemist, and possess the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame, which is ranked twenty-second on the Strange Flame Ranking."

"it is good."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan nodded slightly, and the person behind him also bowed respectfully before disappearing from the spot.

Gu Yuan made no other move, but his gaze towards the man and woman descending the mountain grew increasingly satisfied...

……

It must be said that the concentration of battle qi of the ancient clans is truly terrifying.

Lin Ran had been to quite a few good places, such as the Cloud Rain Sect, the Starfall Pavilion Star Realm, the Pill Tower, and even the Holy Domain in the Cloud Mist Empire.

The battle qi in those places, in terms of both concentration and intensity, far surpasses that of the outside world, but compared to the ancient realm at this moment... it is far inferior.

Lin Ran was certain that, given the strength of the battle qi in the ancient realm, even a pig placed here, without cultivating, would likely develop some cultivation and directly transform into a magical beast...

With the support of such powerful battle qi, coupled with the beautiful environment of green mountains and clear waters, all worries seemed to be abandoned. The day's battle qi cultivation quietly ended in this pleasant time.

No one disturbed Xun'er and Lin Ran that day, but it was also the most reserved day for Lin Ran. Even Xun'er felt a little uncomfortable because Lin Ran was too serious.

"All done!"

Lin Ran withdrew his powerful pure Yang fighting energy, stretched, and gently covered Xun'er's exquisite jade-like body.

Exhausted, Xun'er opened her eyes slightly and looked at Lin Ran's pretentious expression, finding it somewhat amusing.

"Um."

"I've finished my recuperation after this battle, so I won't disturb Miss Xun'er's rest any longer."

"Um……"

Lin Ran smiled, walked to the door, and prepared to leave, but at that moment, a whisper as faint as a mosquito's buzz suddenly entered Lin Ran's ears.

"My room has a special protective barrier, so you don't need to be so reserved..."

Lin Ran paused slightly as he pushed the door open...

(End of this chapter)