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

After eating a sixth-grade pill, the little beast raised its head again, its bright eyes fixed on Xiao Yan, its pink tongue constantly sticking out like a puppy's, clearly not satisfied with the taste.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief. He was quite worried about the ancient book that Yao Lao had collected, which recorded that these pill beasts fed on pills and that they could be tamed with pills, but that was just a wrong record.

Xiao Yan took out several seventh-grade pills and several eighth-grade pills, and flicked them all to the side of the snow-white little beast. The beast accepted them without hesitation and swallowed them all. After swallowing all ten or so pills, the little beast jumped directly into Xiao Yan's arms, showing no signs of shyness.

"The one you just threw out..." Zi Yan's eyes widened as she vaguely saw the color of the last pill Xiao Yan threw out.

“A grade eight, five-colored pill,” Xiao Yan said, holding the pill beast in one hand. “This little guy is much pickier than you.” The pill beast, held by Xiao Yan with one hand, didn’t struggle. It even adjusted its body and hugged Xiao Yan’s hand.

"It's all because you're biased!" Zi Yan angrily denounced Xiao Yan's behavior. "I haven't even taken an eighth-grade pill yet!"

"Even if I gave you an eighth-grade pill," Xiao Yan said irritably to Zi Yan, "could you even handle it? Without the strength of a Dou Zong, the energy from an eighth-grade pill would burst you out of your wits!"

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan subconsciously shrank back. Before coming to Zhongzhou, she had eaten a peak seventh-grade pill that Xiao Yan had refined for her, and it had taken her more than ten days just to refine that pill...

Amidst the commotion, the group headed towards the exit, since the most precious thing in this Pill Hall was the pill beast that Xiao Yan had casually tossed to Little Fairy Doctor for care.

After leaving the Pill Hall, the group hurried towards the main hall. About ten minutes later, a massive, ancient hall came into view.

The entire hall is bronze in color. Countless years have made this bronze color appear even deeper. An ancient aura emanates from beneath each stone slab, allowing one to feel the vicissitudes of countless years of silence.

In the center of the main hall, ten enormous orbs of light floated, and within their dazzling brilliance, one could vaguely discern something resembling a scroll.

After his gaze swept over the orbs of light containing the scrolls, Xiao Yan's eyes fell directly on the center of the ten orbs, where there was a stone seat. On that stone seat, a skeleton with a body entirely white as jade sat cross-legged, its hands forming a hand seal.

"The remains of a Battle Saint?"

Upon seeing the complete Dou Sheng skeleton, Xiao Yan's eyes lit up instantly. Although Xuan Yi had said that he would provide Dou Sheng skeletons, the amount that the Pill Tower could provide to each elder was definitely not much. Even if we add the amount that Yao Lao could receive after becoming a Pill Tower elder, there would still not be a complete skeleton.

"Mr. Xiao Yan?"

Just as his gaze left the remains of the Dou Sheng, he heard a familiar voice sound behind him.

"Valley Master Tang?"

Turning around, they saw the group from Burning Flame Valley with various wounds on their bodies.

"It seems that Mr. Xiao Yan has already obtained the medicinal herbs he wanted?" Tang Zhen asked curiously, looking at Xiao Yan, who showed no other expression besides surprise.

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"We were lucky to find it right away," Xiao Yan said with a light laugh, then changed the subject, "Looks like that's what most people came here for, right?"

“It should be true,” Tang Zhen followed Xiao Yan’s gaze to the ten orbs of light in the center of the main hall and nodded slightly. “However, only one of those ten orbs should be a true Heaven-Rank Battle Technique. As for who will get it in the end, that will depend on luck and strength.”

“Nine are fake and one is real, or even ten are fake, it’s not impossible,” Xiao Yan shrugged. “After all, only about ten days have passed since this ruin was discovered and opened, and the news of the existence of Heaven-rank fighting skills had already spread throughout the entire Central Continent on the second day.”

“That’s true,” Tang Zhen said with a smile, “but… judging from Mr. Xiao Yan’s words, he doesn’t seem interested in any potential Heaven-Rank Battle Techniques?”

"Even if I said I wasn't interested, Valley Master Tang probably wouldn't believe me," Xiao Yan said helplessly. "However... our group isn't very strong. Even if we get our hands on a Heaven-Rank Battle Technique, we might not be able to keep it."

Amidst laughter and conversation, both groups entered the main hall. The moment they entered, they were met with a barrage of gazes, some wary, some friendly.

Xiao Yan returned each friendly gaze with a friendly smile before stopping in the main hall.

Only at this moment did Xiao Yan notice that there were more than a dozen figures sitting cross-legged around the towering stone seat. These figures were all gray in color and looked like stone sculptures from a distance. They had maintained this posture for who knows how many years. Even so, these dozen figures still made everyone afraid to step into the ten-zhang radius around the stone seat.

"I never imagined that the owner of this ruin was also skilled in the art of puppetry!" Tang Zhen said with some emotion as he looked at the stone-carved figures.

"Moreover, they have extremely high attainments in the art of puppetry," Xiao Yan nodded, a strange light flashing in his eyes, "These dozen or so puppets may all have the strength of a Dou Zun."

Including the first one he encountered, the Earth Demon Puppet, which could form a battle formation, concentrate the power of more than a dozen puppets into one, and raise the power of a single puppet to the level of a two-star Dou Zun, this was the second time Xiao Yan had seen puppets in this ruin. Moreover, the crafting method of this puppet was clearly different from that of the Earth Demon Puppet.

"Battle Master?"

Upon hearing this, all the powerful figures from Burning Flame Valley, including Tang Zhen, changed their expressions slightly. A dozen or so fearless Dou Zun-level puppets would cause considerable losses even if all the powerful figures present joined forces. Moreover, the powerful figures from all the forces present were wary of each other, making it impossible for them to join forces.

"However, there is some good news," Tang Zhen said, looking at the seal around the stone seat. "I'm afraid that in a few more hours, the seal here will completely dissipate, right?"

Xiao Yan smiled and nodded.

Just as Xiao Yan was about to unleash his soul perception to try and see through the ten orbs of light and find the true glimmer of a Heaven-Rank Battle Technique, a strange laugh, seemingly both near and far, transformed into a sharp sonic wave that echoed throughout the hall—

"Hehehe, looks like we've arrived at just the right time?"

The sharp sound waves spread throughout the massive main hall, causing many powerful figures to slightly change their expressions. They could sense the exceptionally strong power of the voice's owner.

Amidst everyone's astonishment and doubt, a sound of wind breaking suddenly rang out from outside the main hall. Immediately afterward, black mist surged into the hall, eventually gathering in mid-air. Then, as the black mist dissipated, several figures were revealed.

Their unique entrance immediately made many people recognize their identity—the Soul Palace.

At the forefront of those figures, an old man dressed in gray and white robes, with a withered face and a sinister smile, stood out from nowhere, looking down at the entire scene. He chuckled and said, "Heh heh, it's quite lively here. I didn't expect this ruin to attract so many people. If we guard this place and collect souls, we'll probably make a fortune!"

These words drew disgust from many people. The Soul Hall's capture of souls was nothing new in the Central Continent. If it weren't for the Soul Hall's terrifying strength, its experts would have been universally hated.

"Sure enough, these Soul Hall guys are everywhere..." Looking at the figures in the sky, Tang Zhen's face showed a hint of disgust, as if he, like everyone else, deeply abhorred the Soul Hall's actions.

"Did Valley Master Tang have a grudge against him?"

However, Xiao Yan vaguely sensed that Tang Zhen's disgust seemed to be directed only at the person at the very front of the Soul Hall's forces.

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's question, Tang Zhen's expression froze slightly, then he sighed somewhat dejectedly, "I didn't expect that Mr. Xiao Yan would still see through me..."

"If you don't mind, why don't you tell me?" Seeing Tang Zhen's straightforward admission, Xiao Yan asked curiously.

"It's nothing serious..." After a slight silence, Tang Zhen spoke, "This person is known as the Star-Picking Old Ghost in Zhongzhou. He is a peak five-star Dou Zun, and is considered one of the most active Venerables of the Soul Hall in Zhongzhou. A few years ago, my personal disciple died at his hands..."

"Heh heh, how many times have I said it? It's all because that brat overestimated himself and wanted to challenge one of my Soul Hall's protectors," as if he had heard Tang Zhen's voice, the old ghost of the stars also accurately projected his gaze over, "Oh? A peak eighth-grade alchemist? Looks like I'll have some extra gains this time!"

However, compared to Tang Zhen, a five-star Dou Zun, Xiao Yan's robe, worn by a peak eighth-grade alchemist, was indeed more attractive. The old ghost Zhaixing had just provoked Tang Zhen with a single sentence when he turned his attention back to Xiao Yan.

This is the downside of the alchemist's robe. Although it can make discerning people lower their stance upon first meeting, it can also make one a sitting duck in the eyes of knowledgeable Soul Palace experts.

"An extra bonus? Shouldn't I be the one to talk about that?"

Amidst the astonished gazes of the powerful figures who had recently visited the camp, Xiao Yan revealed a smile, "Old Ghost Zhaixing... Your name is quite imposing, but I wonder who is superior, you or that Minghai?"

The Dark Sea?

Upon hearing those two words, a look of confusion first appeared on Old Ghost Zhaixing's withered face. Then, he realized, "You're the kid who led the people from the Heavenly Serpent Palace to destroy the branch hall under the jurisdiction of the Underworld Sea?"

Given his status as Old Ghost Zhaixing, he naturally couldn't know who truly killed the Soul Hall Venerable of the Underworld Sea. However, he was aware of the Soul Hall's recent dismal performance in the Northwest Continent. After some inquiries, he learned that the head of the Northwest Continent branch had been killed after breaking through to the Six-Star Dou Zun level. He also learned that it was precisely because of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion's obstruction that the Soul Hall's performance in the Northwest Continent had plummeted.

Then, after Xiao Yan revealed the name of Ming Hai, the Old Ghost Zhaixing combined the information he had obtained and arrived at this seemingly correct conclusion.

After the old ghost Zhaixing uttered these incredibly shocking words, the once somewhat noisy hall was now in an uproar. Since arriving at the Bone Mountain Range, Xiao Yan had not concealed his identity, so most people knew him as the easy-going peak eighth-grade alchemist.

As a result, today they actually heard the news that this peak eighth-grade alchemist had joined forces with that Heavenly Serpent Mansion to destroy a branch of the Soul Hall!

"As expected, only the people of the Pill Tower can stand up to the Soul Palace with such tenacity!"

"That's perfect. Judging from that old ghost's tone, that Minghai is at least a peak five-star Dou Zun, right? Perfect, Tang Zhen and that old ghost Zhaixing also have a grudge..."

……

Listening to the surrounding discussions and seeing Xiao Yan's contemptuous smile, the old ghost Zhaixing's expression grew increasingly ugly. However, he suddenly thought of something, and his gaze suddenly shifted to the Ice River Venerable, who was standing silently in a certain place in the main hall.

However, just as the Ice River Venerable frowned slightly and was about to speak, the Star-Picking Old Ghost seemed to admit defeat. With a wave of his sleeve, he beckoned the Soul Palace experts to land directly at the front of the hall. Although the others were unhappy with their domineering behavior, they dared not say anything. Some powerful experts and major forces were also unwilling to offend the Soul Palace at this time, so they turned a blind eye and pretended not to see it.

Moreover, compared to Old Ghost Zhaixing's domineering actions, most people and forces were more concerned about what Old Ghost Zhaixing had said before: that Xiao Yan had joined forces with the Heavenly Serpent Mansion to destroy a branch of the Soul Palace.

"Mr. Xiao Yan, what did that old ghost say..." Tang Zhen looked at Xiao Yan and asked.

“It’s true,” Xiao Yan smiled. “If Valley Master Tang wants to take this opportunity to capture that old ghost, he can consider joining forces with us.”

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's suggestion, Tang Zhen's face clearly showed a tempting expression, but after seeing the forces of Burning Flame Valley behind him, he sighed and gave up this tempting idea.

"That old ghost who picks stars seems to know about you." After Tang Zhen stopped speaking, Xiao Yan looked at Little Fairy Doctor and transmitted his voice.

"That should be true." Little Fairy Doctor nodded gently.

Bystanders might not know why the old ghost who picked stars suddenly looked at Venerable Ice River, but Xiao Yan and Fairy Doctor knew perfectly well why—back in the Northwest Continent, Fairy Doctor had never hidden the fact that she possessed the Calamity Poison Body.

"That old ghost isn't saying it directly because he's unsure if any of us have the Calamity Poison Body," Xiao Yan continued, his gaze towards the Star-Picking Old Ghost growing increasingly fierce. "It seems he plans to tell that Ice River Venerable only after the seal has completely dissipated and we've made our move."

'I'll hold back in a bit...'

"There's no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days!" Xiao Yan interrupted Little Fairy Doctor. "Go ahead and make your move. Take this opportunity to wipe out everyone from Ice River Valley!"

Xiao Yan never considered himself a good person. Since he knew that the people of Ice River Valley had their eyes on the Calamity Poison Body and that they could get this information from the Soul Hall at any time, then nipping this in the bud was the best option in Xiao Yan's opinion.

While Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor were talking, the light around the orbs of light floating in mid-air above the main hall was getting weaker and weaker.

In the next instant, the ten orbs of light trembled violently, and then burst out with a blinding light. In this light, the scrolls inside the orbs of light turned into streams of light and shot out from the orbs of light!

The entire hall instantly erupted in excitement!

At the same time, the stone puppets surrounding the stone seat suddenly opened their eyes, which had been closed for countless years, and a strong killing intent spread out in an instant!

"A Heaven-Rank Battle Technique has been born!"

After a brief silence in the hall, a scream suddenly rang out, followed by a series of loud bangs. Powerful bursts of battle energy erupted from the hall, and figures, like locusts, recklessly rushed towards the scrolls that had turned into streaks of light.

Faced with the obstruction of numerous powerful figures, the ten streaks of light seemed to possess intelligence, even turning instantly as they flew, dodging all the incoming giant hands.

puff!

Above the main hall, countless figures moved about, and the sounds of fighting echoed through the air. Then, one after another, figures coughed up blood and fell, finally crashing heavily to the ground.

"Don't make a move yet!" Looking at the situation that had completely spiraled out of control, Xiao Yan's expression was extremely solemn. He stopped the restless Zi Yan and said in a deep voice.

Tang Zhen, standing to the side, nodded slightly, stopped the experts from Burning Flame Valley, and then stared intently at the streaks of light weaving through the crowd of experts in mid-air. He said softly, "Mr. Xiao Yan, can you tell which scroll is a Heaven-Rank Battle Technique?"

Although Tang Zhen's voice was very soft, many powerful individuals who were not involved in the fight still pricked up their ears.

"I can't tell that these ten scrolls are not ordinary items. They can be said to be the highest-level fighting techniques or cultivation methods I have seen in recent years. Moreover, these scrolls have obviously been subjected to some kind of treatment. Even a Heavenly Realm soul power might not be able to see their true form without holding them in your hand..." Xiao Yan shook his head.

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Tang Zhen and those who were watching the commotion felt a little regretful, but their attention was quickly drawn away by the rampaging puppets—

These puppets each possess the strength of a Dou Zun, slaughtering the crowd like tigers among sheep. Apart from a few powerful forces, no one has the strength to contend with them. They are often torn apart by these puppets after only two or three rounds of fighting.

"These are no ordinary puppets; there are still remnants of life in their eyes!"

Xiao Yan stared at the nearest puppet that was frantically killing, and his gaze suddenly fell on the latter's eyes. Unlike the empty eyes of the Heavenly Demon Puppet he had once refined, the eyes of the puppet burned with an extremely intense killing intent.

"It is said that in ancient times there was a kind of human puppet..." Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Tang Zhen suddenly thought of something, "It was a terrifying method that used special means to extract the soul of a powerful person and then seal it into the puppet's body. Puppets created using this method not only possessed intelligence but could also use fighting techniques, making them far more troublesome than ordinary puppets..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan also gasped. This Dou Sheng expert was truly ruthless. Just to create these puppets, he had killed at least a dozen Dou Zun!

However, given that he possesses such a method, would this Battle Saint truly only use it on these puppets?

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan subconsciously looked towards the stone seat—

Chapter 391 The Great Creation Palm