Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, who was kidnapped to another world

'If there's a demonic core, then this siege of the Black Emperor Sect has become an even bigger surprise.' Xiao Yan chuckled to himself. The Bodhi Transformation Saliva, possibly an eighth-order demonic core—if the plan hadn't already been finalized, he would have even thought that he could have let the Black Emperor Sect go as long as Mo Tianxing handed these over.

"Finally, there's Mo Tianxing's whereabouts," Yao Fangzhu hesitated for a moment before speaking after seeing Xiao Yan's silence and apparent reluctance to continue. "Seven days ago, when Mo Tianxing left Elder Dan's residence, our people happened to notice him..."

"Elder Dan?" Xiao Yan interrupted Yao Fangzhu.

“Besides the deceased Han Feng, the highest-ranking alchemist in the Black Corner Region is said to be close to becoming a sixth-rank alchemist,” Yao Fangzhu explained. “If nothing unexpected happens, Mo Tianxing also went to Dan Lao to confirm the true nature of that emerald green liquid… and the condition of that demonic beast’s corpse.”

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"After leaving the residence of Dan Yao, Mo Tianxing headed west towards the Black Corner Region. He was probably looking for two other alchemists who were very close to the sixth rank," Yao Fangzhu continued. "If nothing unexpected happens, Mo Tianxing will return to Black Emperor City the day after tomorrow... which is when the auction in Black Emperor City begins."

"Returning to Black Emperor City before the Black Emperor City Auction begins?" Xiao Yan looked at Yao Fangzhu. "Is that all?"

"Yes, that's all..." Yao Fangzhu, who had already resorted to trickery, felt a little guilty.

"So, besides the medicinal herbs on the second floor of Qianyaofang, what Yao Fangzhu really gave up was only the catalog of things Mo Tianxing obtained from the secret treasure? And it's a list of auction items that will most likely be released by the Black Emperor Sect's own people later?" After hearing Yao Fangzhu's words, Xiao Yan looked at her with a half-smile, "Yao Fangzhu is quite the schemer!"

"...Mr. Yan, do you want other compensation?" It can only be said that as the leader of the forces in the Black Corner Region, this Yao Fangzhu is not so heartless. In fact, after the transaction was completed, when one party felt that the resources they had received were not enough, he was even willing to provide compensation.

“No need for that,” Xiao Yan said, clearly not expecting Yao Fangzhu to say such a thing. “However, Mo Tianxing should be back before the day after tomorrow, right?… Yao Fangzhu, there will be a big show before the Black Emperor City auction begins, please don’t miss it.”

After refusing Yao Fangzhu's kindness and leaving behind a somewhat puzzling remark, Xiao Yan left with Zi Yan and Medusa.

“…Master of the Workshop,” Yan Mo said, only emerging from the secret chamber after he could no longer sense the presence of Xiao Yan and the other two. “That Mr. Yan… he might be a seventh-grade alchemist.”

"Seventh rank?!" Yao Fangzhu, who was still pondering what Xiao Yan meant by "grand show," was startled when she heard Yan Mo's words. "Elder Yan, are you sure?"

After hesitating for a moment, Yan Mo slowly recounted what he had felt while Xiao Yan was refining pills, as well as what Xiao Yan had said after the pill refining was finished.

"...Even if what Mr. Yan said was false, judging from his technique in refining the Azure Nether Longevity Pill, he is definitely not far from the level of a seventh-grade alchemist!"

Upon hearing Yan Mo's last words, Yao Fangzhu suddenly felt as if he had guessed what Xiao Yan meant by "the grand show".

"A seventh-grade alchemist as young as Mr. Yan..." Yan Mo looked out the window, "...is extremely rare even in Zhongzhou, isn't it?"

"Perhaps that's how it is?" Yao Fangzhu said somewhat awkwardly.

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"I never expected you, Xiao Yan, to do such a losing business," Zi Yan said, looking at Xiao Yan with some surprise as they walked down the street. "I thought you would have that woman bring out all the medicinal herbs!"

Although she had only spent a few months with Xiao Yan, Zi Yan had already vaguely understood his personality of believing that anything less than a big gain was a loss. In this transaction with Yao Fangzhu, all she actually obtained were the medicinal herbs on the second floor. News such as Mo Tianxing's whereabouts and the treasures Mo Tianxing obtained in the secret treasure were of no use to Xiao Yan, who was preparing to eradicate the Black Emperor Sect.

"Who said this is a losing proposition?" Xiao Yan raised the corner of his mouth slightly. "Didn't I say there would be a big show before the auction in Black Emperor City? This isn't a reminder for her to be careful."

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Zi Yan looked at Xiao Yan with a puzzled expression.

"Did you tell that alchemist your level?" Medusa asked, having understood.

"I only said, 'I never said I was a sixth-grade alchemist,'" Xiao Yan chuckled. "And he said it after he 'saw' that I didn't seem like a sixth-grade alchemist."

"You want to mentor him?"

"No, it's simply because neither the Black Corner Region nor Canaan Academy has any sixth-grade alchemists, and I'll be going to Central State soon. It'll be troublesome if the Grand Elder or my brother need pills then," Xiao Yan shrugged. "If it weren't for the large number of Breakthrough Pills and Profound Pills I needed to refine, I would have had Elder Huo watch from the sidelines..."

After the surrounding noise abruptly stopped, Xiao Yan also stopped speaking and stared directly at the dozen or so figures at the end of the street—

One of the two leaders was Qi Shan, whom they had met at Qianyaofang a few hours earlier, while the other was a middle-aged man with several scars on his face, who looked particularly fierce. Behind them were more than a dozen shirtless burly men exuding a menacing aura.

“They’re from the same faction as those people we saw at the city gate.” Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow and chuckled as he noticed the wolf-shaped tattoos on the arms of the shirtless men.

"Should I handle this?" Zi Yan's face lit up with eager excitement.

"Let's hear what he's going to say first," Xiao Yan patted Zi Yan's head. "Also, be careful of your surroundings when you make your move. The young sect leader of the Black Emperor Sect is nearby and might launch a sneak attack."

Although Mo Ya, the young sect master of the Black Emperor Sect, hid very well, it was still a Dou Huang hiding among a group of people who were not even Da Dou Shi... It was unclear whether he was very confident in his concealment skills or thought that a three-star Dou Huang would not be able to find his whereabouts.

While Xiao Yan was giving instructions to Zi Yan, the dozen or so people stood opposite Xiao Yan and his companions.

"You must be Mr. Yan Xiao, right?" After stopping, the scarred man clasped his hands in a salute and asked.

“That’s right, it’s me,” Xiao Yan nodded calmly. “You’re here to avenge those scumbags at the city gate?”

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, the group of shirtless burly men's eyes blazed with ferocity as they stared intently at Xiao Yan, as if they would tear him to shreds at the slightest command from Kui Sha.

“Just as Mr. Yan said, those people are all weaklings, and they brought it on themselves by messing with you,” Kui Sha forced an ugly smile. “But Mr. Yan, you also know that my Kui Lang Gang operates in this Black Corner Region. If someone dies, and I, as the leader, don’t demand an explanation, I’ll be looked down upon, right?”

"So, you're planning to bring Qi Shan from the Black Emperor Sect here to demand an explanation from me?" Xiao Yan looked at Kui Sha with a half-smile.

“You can think that way,” Quisha said, maintaining that ugly smile.

Chapter 345 Mo Ya

"What price did you offer that made him dare to stand up and confront me?" After glancing at Kui Shan's ugly smile, Xiao Yan looked at Qi Shan. "Although this guy is a three-star Dou Huang, as someone who makes a living under the Black Emperor Sect... how could he possibly fight against a Dou Huang of the same level?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, both Qi Shan and Kui Sha's faces twitched violently—

When the Black Emperor Sect informed Kui Sha of the deaths of the scum of the Kui Wolf Gang and told him that Xiao Yan was also a three-star Dou Huang, Kui Sha's first reaction was indeed to swallow his anger and pretend that nothing had happened. Even though the envoy said that "it is only right for the Kui Wolf Gang to ask for compensation," Kui Sha still did not dare to come to Xiao Yan.

Putting aside whether he is Xiao Yan's opponent, even if he does win and gets compensation, Kui Sha will definitely be seriously injured. Unfortunately, there are quite a few gangs in Black Emperor City who are unhappy with the Kui Lang Gang, and there is even a gang with a Dou Huang who would love for the Kui Lang Gang to disband.

If Qi Shan hadn't met the envoy on the road, casually asked who he was going to see, and then lured Kui Sha into making a move by offering him a Dragon Power Pill and guaranteeing that even if Kui Sha was seriously injured, the Kui Wolf Gang would still be safe.

Moreover, even so, Quessa still maintained an attitude of resolutely avoiding taking action if possible.

"Ahem, the Kui Lang Gang is a major client of our Black Emperor Sect. I only came to mediate because I heard about what you did, Mr. Yan," Qi Shan said with a smile. "Moreover, in Black Emperor City, private battles between outsiders are not allowed. All violators will be wanted by the Black Emperor Sect."

The Wolf Gang, however, is not bound by this rule. After all, you're an alchemist; finding someone in Black Emperor City to take your place... can't be a bad thing, right?

Qi Shan's words weren't entirely untrue. After all, the Black Emperor Sect ran an auction house. If battles were allowed to break out in Black Emperor City, there would be no need for the auctions. The winners could simply be determined by strength, thus avoiding the murder and looting that often occurred after the auctions. Aside from more deaths, the Black Emperor Sect would gain nothing but benefit.

“Indeed, it’s not good for me to always be the one to take action…” Xiao Yan nodded with a smile, “However, I don’t really trust Chief Kui’s strength… How about this?” He patted Zi Yan’s shoulder.

“If I can withstand three of her punches, the deal is done,” Xiao Yan said with a smile. “I’ll also offer up the compensation Chief Kui wanted and the Rainbow Spirit Fruit Elder Qi desired… How about it?”

Seeing the excitement on Zi Yan's exquisitely beautiful face, Kui Sha and Qi Shan were stunned for a moment before quickly regaining their senses.

'As expected, being an alchemist, it's normal that his combat strength is inferior to that of a Dou Huang of the same level.'

'Hey, I just got a Dragon Power Pill and some compensation for free. Judging from Rock Owl's expression... he'll probably use that to threaten me, and then he can get a lot more pills before the auction ends!'

After regaining their senses, both Kui Sha and Qi Shan smiled at the same time.

“Alright, I, Kui Sha, accept!” Kui Sha stepped forward and said with a loud laugh.

Xiao Yan ignored him and turned to Zi Yan, saying, "Be careful, don't get hurt."

"Mmm!" Zi Yan nodded her little head emphatically.

Zi Yan knew, of course, that Xiao Yan was referring to Mo Ya, who was hiding in the shadows, and that they should not be ambushed by Mo Ya. However, this conversation only strengthened Kui Sha and Qi Shan's resolve, and their smiles grew even brighter.

"Little girl, be careful not to fall," Kui Sha thought of Zi Yan, who was walking towards him with small steps, as a god of wealth. He said very considerately, "It wouldn't look good if you fell!"

As Kui Sha was speaking, Zi Yan had already walked up to him. Her large, gem-like eyes glanced sideways at the man who was two or three times her height. Then, she clenched her small fists and, under the amused gazes of Kui Sha and Qi Shan, suddenly blasted them at Kui Sha.

The moment the fist was thrown, a sonic boom that shattered the air resounded through the street. Kui Sha and Qi Shan froze instantly, staring in disbelief at the huge air crater created by the swing of that small fist.

Upon hearing the sonic boom and seeing the air groove, the battle qi within Kui Sha's body surged out almost simultaneously.

As the fighting spirit surged forth, before Kui Sha could even catch his breath, Zi Yan's fist appeared right in front of him, and then, a terrifying power poured out like a torrent!

puff!

The fighting spirit swirling around her body was torn apart by the terrifying power of that small fist. Zi Yan's fist landed squarely on Kui Sha's chest, and a mouthful of blood spurted out under the astonished gazes of those around her.

Blood condensed into a mist in mid-air, and Kui Sha's body flew backward like a sandbag struck by a heavy blow. If it weren't for the dozen or so strong men from the Kui Lang Gang not far behind him, Kui Sha's body would have flown hundreds of meters backward from that punch.

Even so, the hands and legs of the burly man who caught Kuisha's body were still trembling uncontrollably, and there was even a faint sound of bones breaking coming from his bulging veins.

"A Battle Emperor?!"

With the help of his men, Kui Sha stood up with some difficulty. He then ignored the blood from the corner of his mouth and stared in disbelief at Zi Yan's small body.

"That was just one punch," Xiao Yan's leisurely voice reached Kui Sha's ears. "Chief Kui, you're not going to just admit defeat like that, are you?"

"I……"

"One Recovery Pill, and I can only take two more punches. One Recovery Pill should be enough, right?!"

Before Kui Sha could admit defeat, Qi Shan's voice reached his ears. It wasn't that Qi Shan had lost his mind and was willing to exchange two Rank 5 pills for a Rainbow Spirit Fruit; he was simply afraid that Medusa, who hadn't even made a move yet, was also a Dou Huang...

No, if he were just a Dou Huang, it wouldn't be a big problem. Facing three Dou Huangs, as long as he bleeds a little, the Black Emperor Sect would still be willing to protect him. But if he were a Dou Zong, let alone the Black Emperor Sect, even the Demon Flame Valley would not risk offending such a young Dou Huang and Dou Zong powerhouse for a brainless fifth-grade alchemist!

Upon hearing the words "Restoration Pill," Kui Sha instantly felt that his injuries were not so important. In any case, with Qi Shan's guarantee, nothing would happen to the Kui Lang Gang during the time he was injured. So why not use ten or fifteen days of recuperation to exchange for a Restoration Pill that could even save his life in a critical moment?

"I was just not prepared," Qi Shan said, pretending to warm up after telling his gang to step aside. "Miss Zi Yan's punch was really heavy. If it were anyone else, they might already be seriously injured and lying on the ground."

Seeing the stubborn Kui Sha, Zi Yan curled her lip in disdain. If it weren't for the fear of being ambushed by Mo Ya hiding in the shadows, she definitely wouldn't have given him time to rest after those three punches. And Kui Sha's small frame...

If he can still stand up after throwing three punches, Zi Yan would dare to change her surname to his!

Noticing Zi Yan's disdainful look, Kui Sha's lips twitched slightly, but he dared not say anything. That one punch had almost killed him. If he talked too much and the next two punches were even harder, he might have to eat the recovery pill he had risked his life to get.

"Is Chief Kui ready now?" Xiao Yan asked with a smile, looking at the pale yellow Dou Qi emanating from Kui Sha's body.

"Ready? Let's go!"

'How about trying the Azure Sky Dragon Transformation Technique?'

Kui Sha's words, spoken with great effort, reached Zi Yan's ears simultaneously with Xiao Yan's telepathic message.

Azure Sky Dragon Transformation Technique?

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Zi Yan's eyes brightened slightly, and a faint aura of battle qi surged forth. At the same time, faint purple dragon scales appeared on her delicate arms. At this moment, it was as if Zi Yan had shaken off the effects of the Transformation Grass and transformed back into her beast form, with a wild and savage aura gradually spreading out.

Having unleashed his most powerful defensive fighting technique, Kui Sha held his breath the moment he sensed the savage aura. At that moment, he felt neither like a high and mighty Dou Huang nor like the renowned leader of the Kui Wolf Gang in Black Emperor City, but like a fawn being eyed by a tiger…

After gathering her power, Zi Yan lightly touched the ground with her toes and shot out like a cannonball. Then, she clenched her fist again and slammed it down on Kui Sha, who was standing there dumbfounded, as if she was really going to take the punch with her own body.

boom!

A tremendous collision resounded, and the high-level Xuan-rank defensive fighting technique on Kui Sha's body was torn apart in a second. Then, a fist covered with light purple dragon scales struck Kui Sha's body.

boom!

Under the powerful force of the punch, Kui Sha, the members of the Kui Lang Gang, and the fearless bystanders who were still watching were all blown away, like pieces of paper being blown away. They spun hundreds of times in the air before crashing heavily to the ground.

"It's a pity he couldn't catch the second punch," Xiao Yan said, glancing at Kui Sha, who was barely breathing after landing, and then looking at Qi Shan, who was covered in sweat and finally realized he had messed with the wrong person. "Does Elder Qi want to take the last punch for him?"

"This...this won't be necessary, will it?" Qi Shan chuckled dryly. Even Kui Sha, a three-star Dou Huang, was left in a state of uncertainty after taking a punch. How could he, a Dou Wang-level alchemist, dare to take another punch?

"So, does this friend have any objections?" Seeing Qi Shan shrink back, Xiao Yan ignored him and turned to look at Mo Ya, who was standing by the street.

Seeing Xiao Yan looking at him, Mo Ya sighed inwardly. When Zi Yan unleashed her aura, his mindset changed for a moment, and it was that momentary change that caused his concealment to falter. In his view, Xiao Yan had seized that momentary opening.