Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 333 The Cave Dwelling Opens!

The mysterious man's words left Zi Yan stunned, and also made everyone present look extremely strange.

The ancient dragons of the Void looked at each other in disbelief.

Zi Yan is the Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, and the royal blood of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan flows in her veins.

This guy said that Ziyan's mother was his beloved, so doesn't that mean...?

Zi Yan stared blankly at the mysterious man in front of her, the strange feeling in her heart growing stronger.

As this strange feeling arose, Zi Yan's delicate body suddenly trembled slightly.

She bit her red lips lightly with her silver teeth, then suddenly reached out and grabbed the hand of the person in front of her.

As their hands touched, a dazzling golden light suddenly surged from both of them, finally merging perfectly at the point where their palms met, and an extremely terrifying pressure spread out from them.

"Thump!"

Behind Zi Yan, the numerous elders of the ancient dragon clan immediately knelt down.

Faced with that kind of pressure, they didn't even have the slightest chance to resist!

"you……"

Staring blankly at the perfectly converging golden light, Zi Yan's eyes rippled violently. A moment later, she suddenly withdrew her hand as if electrocuted, and her beautiful eyes, which had been fixed on the gentle-looking man in front of her, turned much colder.

"child……"

Looking at Zi Yan's suddenly cold expression, the man with the purple-gold hair who called himself "Emperor" was actually a little at a loss. Where was the kingly demeanor that he had previously looked down on the world?

Clearly, he had no experience in this situation and could only keep rubbing his hands together, looking at Zi Yan nervously, completely unsure of how to start a conversation.

"I am an orphan, I have no father or mother."

Zi Yan spoke in a cool voice, but there was a hint of sadness in her words.

Lin Ran sighed softly.

Back then, Zi Yan lived alone in the deep mountains of the Black Corner Region. Despite her extraordinary talent at a young age, life was not easy for her.

She later accidentally ate an unripe Transformation Grass, which led Elder Su Qian to bring her back to the inner courtyard. However, she remained all alone until she met him, after which the situation reversed.

The woman in purple stood stubbornly before him, but as she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, a hint of sadness in her voice.

Family, kinship, and support—these were the things she longed for most and craved most in her heart.

It was precisely because she craved these things that she was attracted to Lin Ran, captivated by his warmth, and ultimately gave herself to him.

Because in this world, besides Lin Ran, no one else has ever treated her so well...

"My fault, my fault! I shouldn't have coveted the ancient emperor's cave. It's all that bastard Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's fault! He plotted against me and made me trapped for so long!"

Seeing the tears in Zi Yan's eyes, the dignified man with the purple-gold hair panicked and frantically tried to step forward, saying, "Child, don't cry, don't cry, it's all my fault. From now on, whatever you ask me to do, I'll do. If you don't believe me, I'll swear it right now!"

The mysterious man, a late-stage Nine-Star Dou Sheng with an overwhelming aura of dominance, looked like someone who had done something wrong at this moment, so much so that everyone present stared at the scene in stunned silence.

Gu Yuan looked at Lin Ran, who was full of confidence and had a strange smile on his face. When he saw the emotional exchange between Lin Ran and Zi Yan, he seemed to understand something and a look of joy appeared on his face.

Meanwhile, the Soul Emperor in the distance turned completely gloomy.

If Lin Ran and Gu Yuan can contend with him by joining forces, then if another late-stage Nine-Star Dou Sheng is added, the balance between the two sides will be completely broken.

"No, this absolutely cannot go on!"

The Soul Emperor's gaze was gloomy, his eyes darting around.

Meanwhile, the elders of the ancient dragon clan were completely stunned.

A thought that sent shivers down their spines began to surface in their minds...

Zi Yan gently sniffed, her eyes slightly red, staring at the middle-aged man in front of her who was rubbing his hands together. The man, who was originally dignified, now looked somewhat simple and honest. Suddenly, he stretched out his jade finger and pointed at the Soul Emperor in the distance.

Her voice had a slight nasal tone, and even sounded like she was about to cry, which made the middle-aged man feel extremely sorry for her.

"Then how about killing him?"

"OK!"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man was taken aback at first, and then a fierce look suddenly appeared in his eyes!

The allied forces were taken aback when they saw the middle-aged man suddenly unleash his ferocity once again.

On the Soul Clan's side, their previously gloating expressions instantly turned ugly.

"Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor, is it really you?"

At this moment, Elder Candlelight, whose mind had been in a daze, finally came to his senses.

And he finally found a face that resembled the person in front of him from his distant memories. He was so excited that his body trembled and tears streamed down his face.

"Heh, I thought you'd completely forgotten about me, kid..."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man smiled and said.

"How dare I!"

Elder Candlelight shook his head repeatedly. Although he looked much older, he knew that when Zi Yan's father was in charge of the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void, he was just a young boy.

The other elders of the ancient dragon clan looked at each other, clearly understanding what was happening before their eyes, their eyes filled with excitement.

No one could have predicted that the legendary missing Dragon Emperor would still be alive in the world.

In this way, the strength of the ancient dragon clan will undoubtedly advance by leaps and bounds!

Seeing this situation suddenly turn into a family reunion, the expressions of everyone present were varied.

Seeing that the atmosphere was good, Gu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, then clasped his hands and smiled, "So it's the old Dragon Emperor of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. I was really blind."

"Although I am of a higher generation than you, everything is based on strength. You can simply call me Zhukun."

The so-called old dragon emperor didn't put on airs when dealing with Gu Yuan, and simply waved his hand.

"Brother Zhukun."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

Being able to make acquaintance with such a powerful figure would naturally bring countless benefits.

"Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor, this is His Highness the Prince, a great benefactor of our Ancient Dragon Clan, who has saved our clan from peril on numerous occasions. Moreover, if it weren't for him, Zi Yan would not have been able to return to our clan safely, and the entire clan would probably have already fallen apart."

The Elder Candlelight pointed at Lin Ran and said respectfully.

"Your Highness? Falling apart?"

This conversation caused Zhu Kun's expression to change slightly, and his gaze lingered on Lin Ran, before his expression suddenly turned serious.

He sensed the aura of the Ancient Void Dragon, and beneath that scorching, magnificent aura lay the purest bloodline of the Ancient Void Dragon!

Could this kid also be a member of my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan?

"What exactly happened? What happened to the Ancient Dragon Clan?" Zhu Kun asked in a deep voice.

Elder Candlelight hesitated for a moment, then briefly recounted some of the events that had occurred within the Ancient Dragon Clan.

When Zhu Kun heard that the Ancient Dragon Clan had been divided into four, anger flashed in his eyes. He had not expected that these people, who were originally extremely respectful to him, would have such audacity after his disappearance.

"It seems I was indeed confused this time, but fortunately, I haven't made a serious mistake."

As the candle flame finished its brief explanation, Zhu Kun's forehead broke out in a cold sweat.

If it weren't for Lin Ran, it's uncertain whether the Ancient Dragon of the Void would still exist in this world. Even if it did, it would be occupied by treacherous officials, and his precious daughter would probably have suffered a terrible fate!

However, this kid is actually Zi Yan's...

Zhu Kunxu squinted at Lin Ran, his gaze sweeping over him, and nodded after a moment.

"You are quite good; you are qualified to be a prince of my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan!"

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan was speechless, and all the elders of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan present couldn't help but chuckle.

The strength of a peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng, the soul of an Emperor Realm, the fusion of different flames, the Pure Yang Holy Body, and the Dragon-Phoenix Body!

If Lin Ran, with such a background, is not qualified, then there is no one in this world who is qualified!

"Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor..."

"Hmm?!" Zhu Kun's face darkened. "If you only possessed the power of an ancient dragon, I wouldn't mind if you called me 'Your Majesty the Old Dragon King.' But you are now a prince of my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. What should you call me?"

"Uh..." Lin Ran paused, looking at Gu Yuan, only to see that Gu Yuan also had a strange expression.

Good heavens, having two fathers-in-law present at the same time, who can handle that!

However, Lin Ran wasn't the type to lie and not admit it, so he didn't hesitate and frankly said, "Uncle Zhukun!"

Upon hearing Lin Ran speak, Zhu Kun nodded with a smile.

At the same time, he glanced at Zi Yan, who hadn't said a word, out of the corner of his eye, and was delighted to see that the latter's expression had softened considerably.

That was a perfect example of flattery!

"Heh, since you promised my daughter, then this guy's life is mine..."

"boom!!"

A terrifying tremor interrupted Zhu Kun's words, and a terrifying aura originating from ancient times suddenly swept out, causing everyone present to change color instantly.

Everyone turned around and looked, only to see that the ancient emperor's cave, which was suspended in the magma, was now beginning to tremble slightly.

As the stone gate of the cave trembled, terrifying pressure surged forth from behind the giant gate.

Under such fluctuations, both armies were hit hard, their formations were thrown into chaos, and some of the weaker ones were even forced back tens of thousands of feet away!

"Be careful!"

"That Soul Emperor, he's actually in such a hurry!"

"The ancient emperor's cave is about to open, be careful!"

"Is it finally going to open...?"

Zhu Kun stared blankly at the scene.

He once coveted the legacy of the ancient emperor Tuoshe, but instead became trapped within it, turning into a gatekeeper.

During this time, he tried countless methods to open the cave, but in the end, he gained nothing. However, today, he finally witnessed this scene.

"Boom boom boom!"

The ancient and terrifying fluctuations grew increasingly intense as the stone gate opened, until finally, very few people on either side were still able to remain suspended in the sky.

Even a Dou Sheng-level expert would be unable to withstand such residual power; only a Dou Sheng-level expert or above with a combat strength of five stars could barely endure it.

"This Soul Emperor's strength is only one step away from becoming a Dou Di, but due to a lack of Origin Qi, he has never been able to break through to become a true Dou Di."

Gazing at the trembling stone gate, Zhu Kun suddenly spoke, "The Soul Emperor's goal should be the Emperor-grade embryonic pill within the cave. If the Soul Emperor can obtain it, he can break through this final shackle and become a true Dou Di!"

"We must stop him no matter what!" Gu Yuan said in a deep voice, "Otherwise, given the Soul Emperor's temperament, it will be a calamity for the entire Central Continent and the entire Dou Qi Continent!"

"Don't worry, with the three of us joining forces, even if the Soul Emperor is incredibly powerful, the advantage will still be on our side!"

Lin Ran smiled confidently.

With his alliance with Gu Yuan, he was able to contend with the Soul Emperor to some extent. Now that Zhu Kun has joined the fray, their chances of victory have greatly increased.

Even if this Soul Emperor is like Lü Bu, today Lin Ran will still put on a show of three heroes fighting Lü Bu!

Both Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun smiled upon hearing Lin Ran's words.

With Zhu Kun's help, Gu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that his son-in-law was reliable.

"Rest assured, I will absolutely not allow him to become a true Dou Di!"

Zhu Kun spoke in a cold voice, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Now that his beloved daughter has spoken, how could he possibly let that Soul Emperor go?

Moreover.

He was aware of how terrifying a Dou Di powerhouse could be.

The fact that Natsoshegudi was able to trap him for thousands of years using just one spatial combat technique speaks volumes.

Even a nine-star Dou Sheng might be nothing more than an ant in the eyes of a true Dou Di powerhouse.

"Once the Ancient Emperor's Cave is fully open, we will rush in first. As long as we obtain the Emperor-grade embryonic pill before the Heavenly Emperor of Souls, it won't be too difficult for the three of us to kill him," said Zhu Kun.

"As Brother Zhukun said."

"Uncle is absolutely right!"

The three hit it off immediately, and Lin Ran turned his head at this moment, looked at Zi Yan beside him, and winked at her.

A smile involuntarily appeared on Zi Yan's beautiful face, but there was a hint of bitterness in the smile.

"Aran..."

Zi Yan transmitted her voice, "If it weren't for good luck back then, I probably would have become food for other magical beasts long ago. Tell me, should I acknowledge him?"

"Faced with this choice, you only need to follow your heart." Lin Ran sighed softly, "But we all understand the principle that blood is thicker than water. Besides, your father didn't want to abandon you; he was betrayed by the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor."

"Judging from how he looked after escaping... he probably hasn't had a good life these past few years."

Zi Yan nodded silently without saying a word.

Lin Ran didn't say much.

He brought Zi Yan here, partly to win over Zhu Kun, a top-tier fighter, but also partly to allow Zi Yan to reunite with her father.

But this is ultimately a matter between father and daughter, and there's no point in him saying all this.

The one who tied the knot must untie it; she has to figure these things out herself!

"Boom!"

As Lin Ran and Zi Yan communicated telepathically, the fluctuations emanating from the massive ancient stone gate grew increasingly fierce, and the gaps in the gate widened until, finally, with a deafening roar, it became completely stable!

The Ancient Emperor's Cave has been opened!

(End of this chapter)