Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 228 A Bountiful Harvest

In order to unleash this terrifying Heaven-Rank Battle Technique, the blood-red energy that the Battle Saint Skeleton had been brewing on its body had now completely dissipated.

Even the soul power that Lin Ran had sensed earlier was now extremely weak.

"Could it be that this old guy's entire plan wasn't for resurrection?"

Lin Ran had some doubts. If it wasn't for resurrection, why make such a big fuss?

"etc!"

Looking at the array on the ground and sensing the aura emanating from the puppet, Lin Ran suddenly realized what was going on.

The old man made such a big commotion because he was indeed trying to resurrect himself, but because he had been dead for so long, his soul could not withstand it for that long. When the ruins were fully opened, only a few remnants of his soul remained.

This level of remnant soul is simply insufficient to support resurrection, and can only serve as a means of protecting the ruins.

With this thought in mind, Lin Ran couldn't help but sigh. This situation was quite common, and many powerful figures' legacies exhibited this characteristic.

However, under the test of time, how many people's souls can withstand it?

In this world, only a soul at the Emperor Realm can remain undiminished for a long time. Clearly, although the owner of this relic may have reached the peak of the Dou Sheng level, his soul's realm was not high, probably only at the Heaven Realm level, far from the Great Perfection of the Heaven Realm, let alone the Emperor Realm.

As time went by, it eventually became what it is today.

"That's actually a good deal for me."

Lin Ran grinned and with a wave of his hand, pocketed it.

Meanwhile, in mid-air, the collision between the Great Sun Annihilation Palm and the Great Heaven Creation Palm reached its peak.

Under the terrifying surge of energy, everything in the entire hall was rapidly being annihilated. Only after the two battle energies completely dissipated did those powerful figures who had escaped from the hall dare to cautiously return inside.

No, there is no longer any such palace.

As the collision of energy dissipated, a massive, deep hole, hundreds of feet in size, appeared before everyone's eyes. The once vast main hall was now completely gone, not even a trace of it remained.

Only Lin Ran's figure stood calmly in the sky.

"Gurgle!"

Everyone present gasped in shock. Among the Heavenly Demon Phoenixes, the white-haired man who had previously shown some hostility towards Lin Ran swallowed hard and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

He had previously been presumptuous in showing hostility towards Lin Ran, but now he realized just how naive and ignorant he had been.

That level of combat skill clash would be fatal, let alone him. Even a peak Dou Zun elder from the clan would likely be killed. Even a half-saint level being would feel extremely apprehensive and have a terrible headache when faced with such an attack.

"So this is the guy who's famous throughout the Central Plains, the one even the Soul Hall finds troublesome..."

"A Heaven-Rank Battle Technique, is this the power of a Heaven-Rank Battle Technique? It's truly terrifying."

"You really think a Heaven-Rank Battle Technique can achieve this level? Don't forget Lin Ran's own cultivation is only at the Five-Star Battle Venerable level!"

"What, you mean to say..."

"Ah, there are many strong individuals in the clan who have mastered Heaven-rank combat techniques, but the power of that palm strike just now... is something that ordinary Heaven-rank combat techniques cannot achieve."

Elder Huangxuan looked at Lin Ran with a complex expression.

Without a doubt, Lin Ran is a true genius. His talent and the upper limit of his future growth are simply unimaginable.

Most importantly, he is still young enough.

"Brother Lin Ran, this matter of the ruins has come to an end. We have some important matters to attend to within our clan, so we will not stay any longer. Brother Lin Ran is welcome to visit our Heavenly Phoenix Clan anytime." Huang Xuan cupped his hands to Lin Ran and spoke loudly.

"Of course, if I have time, I will definitely bother you."

Lin Ran smiled and waved to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix group: "After all, Qing'er is still young and her bloodline has not yet fully awakened. I hope you seniors will be more tolerant of her."

"That's natural."

Huang Xuan's old face was beaming like a chrysanthemum; the rule about not revealing one's bloodline had long been forgotten.

Although Feng Qing'er's aptitude was good, she was still just an ordinary Heavenly Demon Phoenix within the clan.

If we could win over someone like Lin Ran, who is a sure-fire future Dou Sheng fighter, it would be an incredible stroke of luck!

Huang Xuan, with a smile on his face, cupped his hands in greeting to Lin Ran, and then led the Heavenly Demon Phoenix and its entourage out of the corridor and toward the outside.

Lin Ran's gaze also turned to the Nine Netherworld Python clan.

"Sect Leader Lin."

The leader bowed respectfully to Lin Ran, his eyes filled with obvious reverence.

If the reason why the Nine Netherworld Pythons treated Lin Ran this way was because Lin Ran might possess the power to evolve their bloodlines...

So at this moment, it's all because of strength!

Without a doubt, Lin Ran's palm strike just now possessed the power of a half-saint. In fact, once Lin Ran's cultivation level increases and he reaches the peak of Dou Zun, the power of this palm strike could even be comparable to the attack of a true Dou Sheng expert!

Not to mention, behind Lin Ran is the Starfall Pavilion, and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, with whom he has just become friends.

Lin Ran deserves to be treated with a better attitude and to be won over.

"Sect Leader Lin, what you said earlier..."

"Hahaha, everyone, please rest assured. I, Lin, always keep my word. I have already seen your previous attitude, so how could I go back on my word?"

Lin Ran laughed loudly, then casually took out a jade bottle from his storage ring and tossed it to the leader.

"Take it back and try it out first. I'll wait for you at the Starfall Pavilion to see how things go. How about that?"

"Thank you, Sect Leader Lin!"

The leader hurriedly took the jade bottle, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Lin Ran with a joyful expression, and then, with a smile on his face, beckoned the other Nine Netherworld Pythons beside him and left the corridor.

After everyone dispersed, Lin Ran's gaze lingered briefly on the main hall before he deeply imprinted the entire array engraved on its ground onto his soul.

Then he tore through space, left the place, and reunited with the people from the Starfall Pavilion.

"Let's go. This mission has come to a successful conclusion. Although we didn't obtain the last few mysterious orbs of light, don't worry too much if it's just about cultivation techniques and combat skills. When we get back, I'll have Yao Chen assign each of you a high-level combat skill based on your individual circumstances."

Upon hearing Lin Ran's words, the members of the Starfall Pavilion beamed with joy. Led by Lin Ran, they transformed into streaks of light and flew towards the outside of the Beast Domain.

The trip to the ancient ruins yielded far more rewards than Lin Ran had anticipated.

Lin Ran originally came here purely for the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit.

Now, not only have they obtained the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, but they have also acquired a large quantity of rare medicinal herbs, as well as the remains of the Third Heaven Venerable, a peak Eighth Rank Dou Zun.

Even the remains of a Dou Sheng were obtained by Lin Ran.

Whether it's the Heavenly Rank Battle Skill Great Creation Palm engraved on his ribs, or the skeleton itself, both are top-tier treasures. Not to mention, Lin Ran has already established good relations with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix and the Nine Nether Earth Python.

And then there's the Ancient Dragon of the Void.

All three major families in World of Warcraft are now connected to Lin Ran.

……

After leaving the ruins, Lin Ran and his group did not linger in the Beast Domain. Because they had killed three Heavenly Venerables, and to prevent the Soul Palace from causing trouble, Lin Ran did not dare to stay there for too long. They headed directly out of the Beast Domain overnight, and in just one day, they completely left the Beast Domain.

Afterwards, Lin Ran and his group returned directly to the Starfall Pavilion.

……

Starfall Pavilion, located at the summit of the back mountain.

Yao Chen sat cross-legged on the boulder, opposite him was Venerable Feng, dressed in a blue robe.

"Old man, you've been staying in the Pill Tower all day long. How's the situation going? With that man in black... cough cough."

"Could you please clear out all the jumbled thoughts in your head?"

Yao Chen glanced helplessly at Feng Xian: "This trip to the Pill Tower has resulted in some cooperation, but those people insisted that I join the so-called Pill Tower Grand Elder Council before they would agree to a private strategic cooperation with my Starfall Pavilion."

"Then just agree. Anyway, you were the champion of the Pill Gathering back then, and according to the rules, you are already an elder of this Pill Tower. If you hadn't left the Small Pill Tower back then, you would probably have become an elder of the Great Elder Council long ago. Entering again now is the same."

"Although I don't care, I still need to ask the Pavilion Master's opinion on this matter."

Yao Chen smiled helplessly: "In addition, they also asked us to provide the rewards for the next Pill Gathering."

"No way, have those old guys really become this shameless? Is their alchemy conference still ours, and they're making us provide the rewards?!"

"Hahaha, who doesn't know that our Starfall Pavilion is a powerful and wealthy family now?"

Yao Chen laughed heartily, while Feng Xian was filled with helplessness, but there was nothing he could do.

If a strategic partnership can be established with the Pill Tower, even if it's just a private one, the assistance of so many high-level alchemists would be a tremendous help to any force.

After all, they were a group of high-level eighth-grade alchemists!

"The sect leader and the others have been in the Beast Domain for some time now. I wonder how they are doing. It is said that quite a few powerful individuals were attracted to the ruins this time."

"You can rest assured about the sect leader's strength."

Yao Chen smiled faintly, slowly opened his slightly closed eyes, and looked towards the entrance to the star realm, where the space rippled slightly.

Seeing Yao Chen's confidence in Lin Ran, Feng Xian was also taken aback. He knew that Lin Ran was very strong, but after all, it was the Beast Domain, the territory of magical beasts. In addition, with so many forces gone, Lin Ran was afraid that he would be no match for them.

But soon, Yao Chen's gaze turned to the outside of the Starfall Pavilion. Feng Xian then followed the former's gaze and saw that the space there was slowly cracking open. Several familiar figures walked in slowly. Judging from their appearance, it was Lin Ran and the others!

"Actually... there were no casualties at all, and judging from their beaming faces, the sect leader's operation this time must have been very successful!" Feng Xian clicked his tongue.

The next moment, Lin Ran appeared in front of the two of them. Looking at Yao Chen sitting cross-legged on the boulder, he teased, "It wasn't easy. I thought our dear Medicine Saint had been squeezed so dry that he couldn't even walk anymore. I didn't expect him to be able to come back."

Upon hearing Lin Ran's words, Feng Xian laughed heartily, while Yao Chen, looking helpless, could only forcefully change the subject and recount the matter of cooperating with the Pill Tower.

"Your joining the Pill Tower Elders' Council is fine, and as for providing Pill Tower prizes... that's not a problem either." Lin Ran chuckled. "However, it shouldn't restrict who can participate, right?"

Because there was no interference from Qinglin, and the Nine Netherworld Python actively explored the site, the ruins appeared much earlier than in the original story.

In addition, there was the appearance of Yao Chen, the previous reforms of the Elder Council by the three giants of the Pill Tower, and the various events such as joining Lin Ran in attacking and killing the powerful members of the Soul Palace.

As a result, the time for the Pill Tower Pill Gathering was postponed for a long time.

"Uh, what the sect leader means by that is..."

"Me?"

Lin Ran pointed to himself and said, "If I participate in the competition and win the Dan Conference championship, I won't have to give you the reward."

"Well."

Both the medicine dust and the wind were stagnant, but upon closer examination, they didn't seem to have any problems.

"I'm only in my early twenties, a genuinely sunny and cheerful young man. I've gained quite a bit of insight into alchemy, so there's nothing wrong with me coming to participate in a pill-making gathering, right?" Lin Ran said, shrugging.

"...That's really not a problem."

Yao Chen's lips twitched slightly: "Exactly, Sect Master, wouldn't it be a bit too much of a bullying move for you to go?"

Yao Chen was also aware of Lin Ran's alchemy skills; he was undoubtedly a high-level eighth-grade alchemist, whose skills were even comparable to his own.

Without a doubt, such an existence participating in the Dan Conference is nothing short of a devastating blow.

But what Lin Ran said wasn't entirely wrong, after all, Lin Ran was only in his early twenties, not even at the average age for participating in the Dan Association!

"By the way, during this trip to the ruins, I promised those people that you would show them the artifacts later, and then go to the treasure pavilion to choose a suitable high-level combat skill for each of them," Lin Ran said with a smile, while waving his hand, and a massive amount of medicinal herbs poured out.

The rich aroma of herbs filled the air, leaving Yao Chen and Feng Xian completely stunned.

"This, this, Sect Master, did you rob the Pill Tower's medicinal herb storehouse?!"

Feng Xian said incredulously, "Such a rare medicinal herb could only be found in the herb warehouses of a powerful force like the Pill Tower, which has a vast number of alchemists."

Upon seeing this mountain of medicinal herbs, and with each one being a top-grade and rare specimen, even Yao Chen, with his composure, was somewhat astonished and dumbfounded.

That's way too much!

"Hehe, these are just the spoils from the ruins. This is half of it. The other half is with Qingluan. I'll use my half to replenish the medicinal herb reserves of the Pill Hall."

"Furthermore, I have also gained a lot this time and need to go into seclusion. Please bear with me in the following matters."

"If any magical beast forces come, please take good care of them. I have a very good relationship with the three major magical beast families now."

"The three...monster families?"

"You have a good relationship?"

Yao Chen and Feng Xian looked at each other in disbelief. What an obscure term! There was actually someone in the world who could have a good relationship with magical beasts, and even with three major magical beast families at the same time.

This is incredible.

Lin Ran smiled calmly, said nothing more, gave a few more instructions, and then chose to go into seclusion.

The gains this time were truly immense. Both the remains of a Dou Sheng and the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit were top-tier items, and he needed to convert them all into strength.

With his peak five-star Dou Zun cultivation, it's time for him to make a move!

It's a new book! You can check it out if you're bored, maybe even read it some more, hehehe.

(End of this chapter)