Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 227 Heavenly Rank VS Heavenly Rank!

As one of the three major magical beast families, the Nine Netherworld Python clan is currently in a state of chaos due to its various chaotic situations.

Not only are the peak experts far inferior to the Ancient Dragon of the Void and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, but the mainstay experts are also experiencing a generational gap due to bloodline degeneration and other reasons.

Conservative estimates suggest that within three generations, the entire Nine Netherworld Python clan will transform from a powerful ancient race into an ordinary family of magical beasts.

To resolve this situation, the Nine Netherworld Python clan has been searching for various methods to restore the power in their bloodline, but all have yielded little result. This time, the Dou Sheng's relics that happened to appear in their territory have become one of the targets that the Nine Netherworld Pythons crave.

But a pity.

Throughout its search, the Nine Netherworld Python had collected many elixirs, treasures, cultivation techniques, and fighting skills, but it had found nothing that could evolve or purify its bloodline.

At that moment, just as they were feeling troubled, Lin Ran actually took out the remains of an ancient Heavenly Phoenix and gave them to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan right in front of them!

This is insane!

The intense pressure of the ancient demonic beast and the lingering soul fluctuations clearly demonstrated the value of the ancient phoenix skeleton.

Without a doubt, as long as the skeleton is brought back, the powerful members of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan will only need to use a few tricks to make it very useful.

Whether used as ancestral soul spirit combat power, or to allow the clan's geniuses to bathe in phoenix blood, both are good choices.

In an instant, the Nine Netherworld Python became envious!

At that moment, Lin Ran actually turned to look at them and said, "My friends from the Nine Netherworld Pythons, I heard that you are having some troubles due to a problem with your bloodline. I have a little solution..."

Upon hearing this, the members of the Nine Netherworld Python were greatly shocked.

"Is what you say true?!"

Lin Ran smiled calmly: "I have a beautiful woman who is the transformation of the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python. Her original bloodline was once the Purple Nether Flame Serpent. You should all understand the meaning of the Purple Nether Flame Serpent evolving into the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python in this era."

The Purple Flame Serpent evolved into the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python?!

The Netherworld Pythons exchanged glances, all seeing the look of horror in each other's eyes.

Although the Purple Flame Serpent is a high-ranking snake species among snakes, it is not particularly noble.

But the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python is different.

The Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python is an ancient and exotic species. Once it grows up, it is enough to rival a Dou Sheng powerhouse, devouring the heavens and the earth. The difference between the two is simply the difference between heaven and earth. Under normal circumstances, the Purple Nether Flame Serpent could never evolve into the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python.

But Lin Ran did it.

Considering Lin Ran's special bloodline, none of the Nine Netherworld Pythons had any doubts, and the leader bowed to Lin Ran from afar.

"Of course we have no doubt about Sect Leader Lin. Please rest assured, Sect Leader Lin, if you can truly alleviate the bloodline problem of our Nine Netherworld Python clan, we will be your strongest support!"

"Hahahaha, that's excellent!"

Lin Ran laughed heartily, then looked at the livid-faced Third Venerable and asked with feigned confusion, "What are you still holding back for, Third Venerable? That Dou Sheng puppet is about to attack."

The Third Venerable's eyes twitched. Looking at Lin Ran, who had won over both the Heavenly Demon Phoenix and the Nine Netherworld Python with just a few words, he gritted his teeth and said, "I know, you don't need to say anything more!"

As soon as the voice fell, the Three Venerables understood that time was running out and he could not delay any longer. With a swift movement, he transformed into a blurry black shadow and dashed toward the blood-red skull in the center of the hall.

Vast battle qi, like a volcano, surged forth from the body of the Three Venerables, causing the blood mist that filled the hall to thin out in an instant.

The power of a peak Eighth-Rank Dou Zun is beyond doubt!

"Crunch..."

The crimson skull's eyes flickered with red light as it watched the black shadow that was rushing towards it with vast battle energy. It slightly clenched its jaws, then took a step forward, and its dark red skull hand reached out to grab the Three Venerables.

"laugh!"

The skeleton's speed was terrifying. The moment it raised its hand, the space in front of it was torn apart, and its arm pierced through the shattered space. When it reappeared, it was already in front of the Three Venerables.

The terrifying speed of the blood-red skull made the Three Venerables' hearts sink. They clenched their fists, and in that instant, all the fighting energy in their bodies was concentrated on their right arm before suddenly blasting it out!

"Bang!"

A punch slammed into the skull's hand, but the seemingly fragile bones were harder than steel at that moment.

The full-force attack of the Three Venerables, who were at the peak of the Eighth Rank, actually clashed with the remains of the Battle Saint to a standstill!

Thinking of his mission and Lin Ran's menacing presence behind him, the Three Venerables hardened their hearts, steadied themselves, and shot out again, once more entangled with the bones of the Battle Saint, unleashing a fierce battle!

The sheer terror of the battle left even Lin Ran speechless.

That old guy is something else. No wonder he's one of the Three Venerables of the Soul Palace; he really has some tricks up his sleeve.

"The Three Venerables truly live up to their reputation as top experts of the Soul Palace. Their strength is beyond our reach." Lin Ran said loudly, "Everyone, I believe there are many places in these ruins where the remnants of the Dou Sheng's formations remain. It is because of the enhancement of these formations that the Dou Sheng puppet is so powerful. Why don't we destroy these formations first and lend the Three Venerables a hand?"

"Sect Leader Lin is right."

"Indeed, the Dou Sheng puppet is incredibly powerful. We must sever its arm before we can have a chance to defeat it. I'll make my move now!"

The Heavenly Phoenix Clan and the Nine Netherworld Python echoed each other, but their feet did not move an inch. Seeing this, the Three Heavenly Venerables were almost furious, but there was nothing they could do but keep fighting with the Battle Saint Puppet, bombarding it with their battle qi.

The Three Venerables' attack methods were extremely ruthless. With each attack, the blood on the bones would fade a little, and the red light in the skull's eye sockets would gradually weaken.

However, the attacks of the Battle Saint Puppet also made it difficult for the Three Heavenly Venerables to keep up. After only a few rounds, the Three Heavenly Venerables were already disheveled and in a terrible state.

"If you don't take action soon, we're in big trouble!"

Another collision, and the Three Venerables were sent flying backward, shouting at the top of their lungs.

Seeing this, the Nine Netherworld Python and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix looked at each other, and finally fixed their gaze on Lin Ran. Lin Ran frowned slightly and nodded in deep agreement.

"The Three Venerables are right, I'll come to your aid immediately!"

"laugh!"

Golden light flashed on Lin Ran's soles as he stepped onto the Aurora Dragon Step, directly rushing into the half-zhang range of the Three Venerables and the Battle Saint's remains. Brilliant holy light burst forth from his palms and then fiercely blasted towards the Three Venerables.

The three-day Venerable suddenly felt his scalp tingle, a chill run down his spine, and his hair stand on end.

Turning his head, he saw that Lin Ran's Great Sun Holy Palm had already landed on him, sending him flying with a bang and crashing heavily onto the main hall.

"Pfft!"

Dark red blood spurted from the mouth of the Three Venerables. The old man stared at Lin Ran in disbelief, as if he couldn't believe that Lin Ran would actually dare to attack him.

He was a peak Eighth Rank Dou Zun. Without him, Lin Ran and his group wouldn't stand a chance against this Dou Sheng puppet. Has this guy gone mad?!

"Holy crap, I missed! Oh no!"

Lin Ran, who was in mid-air, saw the almost murderous look in the eyes of the Three Venerables and immediately showed a look of great alarm: "I was too nervous, Three Venerables. You know, I'm only in my twenties. I've never seen a Dou Sheng level expert before. When I got nervous, the direction of my attack went astray."

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry."

"You'd better have really missed."

The Three Venerables stared intently at Lin Ran, enduring a Heaven-Rank Battle Technique from him. He felt his blood surging and his soul dissipating, leaving him severely injured.

But the skeleton of the Battle Saint wouldn't give him time to rest. The terrifying attack came again, and the heavily injured Three Venerables could only defend, narrowly avoiding the skeleton's sharp, blade-like fingers.

But the next moment, another extremely ruthless killing move descended from the sky.

The Three Venerables, who had just dodged the attack of the Dou Sheng skeleton, could never have imagined that another attack would come from the sky.

With a single blow, the Three Venerables coughed up blood, their soul light dissipated, and they crashed heavily in front of the Dou Sheng skeleton.

The next instant.

The bone fingers of the Dou Sheng skeleton had already fallen, and the heavily injured body of the Three Heavenly Venerables had no way to dodge them.

The next moment, he stared wide-eyed at his chest, which had been pierced by a bone finger, in disbelief.

he died.

He died at the hands of the remains of a Dou Sheng.

A terrifying suction force erupted from the bones of the Dou Sheng, but before he could absorb the power of the Three Heavenly Venerables, a dazzling holy flame descended from the sky, directly forcing him to retreat several steps.

With a flick of his hand, Lin Ran directly pocketed the remains of the Three Venerables.

"Gentlemen, it's time to make a move!"

As Lin Ran spoke, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix and the Nine Netherworld Python began to act simultaneously. Their battle qi erupted instantly, and the vast battle qi, like a raging torrent, enveloped the remains of the Battle Saint. The extremely sharp winds struck the bones fiercely, causing bursts of sparks to erupt.

Faced with such a massive attack, the skeleton of the Battle Saint was clearly in a bit of a panic. After all, it was no longer the lofty Battle Saint it once was, and with the strength of everyone present, it was not impossible for it to be destroyed.

"Clang clang clang!"

Sparks flew as everyone's fists and feet landed heavily on the skeleton of the Battle Saint. Each heavy blow caused the blood on the skeleton to fade a little, and the red light in the skull's eye sockets gradually weakened.

Under the combined onslaught of everyone, the crimson color on the body of the Dou Sheng skeleton faded, but the red light in its eye sockets pulsed more and more violently. At a certain moment, its body suddenly froze.

"Get out of the way!"

Seeing the remains of a Dou Sheng standing still, Lin Ran roared, his Dou Qi frantically condensing in his palm, and a dazzling holy light burst forth from his palm, followed by a suffocating sense of annihilation.

This terrifying aura caused even those whose cultivation was above Lin Ran's to change their expressions drastically and instantly distance themselves from him.

He looked at Lin Ran with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

At the same time, in the center of the hall, the stiff skeleton of the Battle Saint suddenly raised its head and locked onto Lin Ran, whose aura was surging. A somewhat indistinct, low, hoarse voice seemed to quietly emerge from that ancient era.

"Great...Heaven...Creation...Palm!"

The hoarse and ancient, intermittent sound sent chills down the spines of everyone present. Whether it was the Heavenly Demon Phoenix or the Nine Netherworld Python, at this moment, they all felt their hair stand on end, and an extremely dangerous feeling overflowed from the depths of their souls.

Driven by the fear of facing death, everyone present retreated rapidly, frantically running towards the outside of the hall.

Only Lin Ran, with his eyes fixed on the Dou Sheng puppet in mid-air, felt the power in his palm growing stronger!

The crimson color of the Dou Sheng skeleton suddenly seemed to come alive, converging entirely on its palm. In an instant, it stained the right palm as if it had been soaked in blood for countless years, a dark and chilling color.

"roar!"

As the last trace of blood gathered in his right palm, a black dot about the size of a soybean suddenly appeared in the palm of the Dou Sheng skeleton. This black dot was extremely pure black, and if a person looked at it, it seemed as if their soul would be swallowed up, which was extremely eerie.

A small black dot appeared, and the skeleton of the Battle Saint suddenly raised its right palm, then slammed it heavily onto the incredibly hard floor of the hall.

When the bone palm struck, the stone slab made no sound. In the instant of contact, the incredibly hard stone slab seemed to vanish in a flash, revealing the dark brown rock beneath.

"laugh!"

The floor disappeared, and a black halo suddenly appeared from the stone slab, then... it spread out violently!

Chi Chi Chi!

The black halo spread out, and wherever it touched, whether it was a stone slab, a stone pillar, or anything else, it disappeared in an instant. It was a true disappearance, leaving no trace whatsoever.

This feeling is like a black hole, mysterious and terrifying.

At the instant the black hole expanded outwards, the palm print in Lin Ran's palm, which was as dazzling as the sun in the sky yet exuded a strong aura of death, was also completely formed.

The energy burst forth from the palm, distorting and collapsing the space in its path.

The two Heavenly Rank combat techniques echoed each other in mid-air, and everything in their path, even the air, sound, light, and space, was completely annihilated at that moment.

Until the two moves collided completely.

"boom!!!"

Unparalleled energies collided in that instant, unleashing an indescribable and terrifying aftershock. However, because even sound was completely annihilated at that moment, the seemingly world-destroying attack did not produce a single sound.

But everyone, whether it was the Heavenly Demon Phoenix or the Nine Netherworld Pythons, was running towards the outside world like madmen.

Lin Ran arrived in front of the Dou Sheng skeleton the instant the two forces collided.

(End of this chapter)