Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, I am your second master.

"What's there to be afraid of? The strongest magical beasts in this Magical Beast Mountain Range are only sixth-tier magical beasts, and there are only a handful of them. Sixth-tier magical beasts have intelligence comparable to humans. With two Dou Huangs here, they certainly won't act rashly!"

Yunshan is different from Wang Ming. Yunshan himself is a seven-star Dou Huang, a high-level Dou Huang. In the entire Jia Ma Empire, apart from Jia Xingtian, he has no rivals.

Old Wang suffered too many injuries in his early years, and with his physical constitution stripped away, he could only exert about 70% or 80% of his combat power.

"Alright, you're right, but I'm exhausted. However, the harvest from the Monster Mountain Range this time was quite good. It's time to go back." Old Wang wiped the sweat from his forehead, spread his blue-green battle aura wings, and flew off in a certain direction.

Not long after,

"Where is my apprentice?" Old Wang was dumbfounded. The cave was still the same cave, but where had his apprentice gone?

"Yes, where is my apprentice? Where did he go!" Yunshan was also stunned; his apprentice was nowhere to be found.

"There are signs of a fight at the cave entrance. They've probably moved to another location. Let's go look for them!" Old Wang said in a deep voice.

"it is good!"

Just as the two elders were about to go look for their disciple, a fifth-tier demonic tiger suddenly rushed out.

"Hmm? The Great Wind Handprint!"

A terrifying aura surged forth from Yunshan's body. His hands rapidly formed hand seals, and with a wave of his right hand, an energy handprint nearly several meters in size appeared above the head of the fifth-tier demonic tiger and slammed down fiercely.

bang——

The demon tiger's head shattered like a ripe watermelon.

Yunshan's figure flashed and he arrived in front of the demon tiger's corpse, took out its demon core, and then threw it to Old Wang.

"Old Wang, another fifth-tier magic core has been added."

Old Wang took the magic core and smiled: "Hmm~ Not bad, quite a haul. Don't forget you're still short seven fifth-tier magic cores, or you could offer two sixth-tier magic cores to make it possible for you to pay for my pills."

"I know, I know, you don't need to rush me!" Yunshan's face darkened. He felt a pang of pain when he heard the price, but it was all for his disciple.

Old Wang had the air of a shrewd businessman, and no one knew what deal the two old men had struck, but judging from their words, Yunshan seemed to be just short of signing a contract to sell himself into servitude.

Yunshan sighed. For the sake of his disciple, he, as her teacher, was willing to suffer a little. As long as he could train Yunyun to become a Dou Zong, he would have done right by the successive sect leaders of Yunlan Sect.

. . . . . .

Outside the Monster Mountain Range, in the cave where Xiao Li and Yun Yun were.

"Bear with it, your bones are misaligned, I'll straighten them for you," Xiao Li said, supporting Yun Yun's left arm.

"Come on!" Yun Yun gritted her teeth, looking ready.

Click——

A crisp cracking sound from the joints.

"Phew~ I've corrected all the misaligned bones in your body, and the Bone-Growing Pill has also taken effect. You'll be fine after resting for half a month." Xiao Li helped Yun Yun down and pressed her head against his thigh.

Xiao Li continued, "I'm so sorry, Yun'er. My breakthrough this time caused you so much suffering, it almost made you..."

Xiao Li himself did not expect that his breakthrough to the Dou Ling realm would cause such a big commotion, almost killing Yun Yun.

"It's alright," Yun Yun said softly.

"You almost lost your life because of me, how can this be nothing?" Xiao Li was anxious; he didn't like owing anyone anything.

Yun Yun smiled slightly: "As long as Elder Xiao doesn't find me troublesome in the future, that's fine."

Looking at Yun Yun's sly smile, Xiao Li felt as if he had fallen into a trap.

"Tsk, Young Master Yun, you're really thinking ahead. So, do you value me as a person, or my alchemy skills?" A shadow crossed Xiao Li's brow.

Xiao Li felt like he was about to become Gu He. A simp who ends up with nothing.

Yun Yun was also stunned. She didn't expect Xiao Li to ask this question. She didn't know how to answer. If she did value Xiao Li's alchemy skills at the beginning, there was a premise: she didn't dislike Xiao Li as a person.

Just now, when Yun Yun herself was in a life-or-death crisis, the first person she thought of was Xiao Li, hoping that he could come out of seclusion in time to save her.

Every girl dreams of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress, and Yunyun is no exception.

In response to Xiao Li's question, Yun Yun said earnestly, "I think Brother Xiao Li is a very good person."

Xiao, the Good Man, Parting, his face darkened; he'd been given the "good guy" card again.

"If Brother Xiao Li is willing, Yun'er is willing to spend her life with you." Yun Yun's face showed a sweet smile, like a blooming rose, exceptionally enchanting.

Xiao Li's heart skipped a beat, and his mood changed from gloomy to sunny.

As Xiao Li spent his years with Yun Yun, he now imagined romantic moments under the moon and flowers, their hearts fluttering with excitement, their love blossoming, their wedding night filled with joy and devotion, a love that would last until the end of time.

Thinking about what happened next, Xiao Li blushed and stared blankly.

Yun Yun watched this scene without disturbing Xiao Li, a smile playing on her lips as she thought, 'So he has this side to him too. He's not so unapproachable after all.'

Xiao Li mentally relived his happy life with Yun Yun, then his gaze hardened as he knelt down beside her and stroked her head.

"Hey Yun'er, I'm not good with words and I'm not good at sweet talk, but I can talk a lot of fluff. But I promise I will never let you down."

Yun Yun chuckled and said, "If you betray me, even if my cultivation is inferior to yours, I will still strike you a few times with my sword."

"Haha, then I definitely won't resist and will let you cut me."

Yun Yun: "You've now broken through to the Dou Ling realm and are about to leave, right?"

Xiao Li nodded: "Yes, according to the teacher's idea, we will go to the Black Corner Region to train. First, we will go to Canaan Academy to meet some geniuses from the continent, and then make a name for ourselves in the Black Corner Region."

This is the graduation assignment my teacher gave me. Reaching the fifth rank in alchemy is enough to graduate, and I've barely met that requirement. To pass, I need to reach the Dou Wang cultivation level and kill five Dou Wangs.

Yun Yun frowned: "This is really difficult. Is Old Master Wang really that strict?"

Xiao Li chuckled: "Who knows? But being strict is good; pressure is what motivates."

Yun Yun smiled and said, "Indeed, don't let me catch up with you. Although my Yunlan Sect has declined, its heritage still exists. Be careful, or one day my cultivation will surpass yours."

"Then we'll see."

"Old man Yun, we found it! It's here!" A hoarse voice, tinged with excitement, rang out.

The next moment, two old men flew in; they were none other than Yunshan and Wang Ming.

"Teacher! ×2"

The relationship between Yun Yun and Xiao Li can be roughly described like this: they met, became familiar, and made a promise. It was that simple and pure, like two peas in a pod falling in love.

The romance scenes weren't written smoothly; that's my problem. Also, this is my first time writing Battle Through the Heavens, so I'm still a bit rusty. Please forgive me.

Chapter 19 Returning Home

Xiao Li watched the departing blue figure until it disappeared from sight.

"Alright, stop looking. It's not like you can't see that girl. Once you've completed your cultivation, you can be with her every day."

Your current cultivation level of two-star Dou Ling is considered quite good in the Jia Ma Empire, but it's nothing special on the continent.

Young man, cultivate diligently. Only through hard work can you protect everything. The Dou Qi Continent is vast, and there are also lewd sects that specialize in collecting women with exceptional talent.

There are also women who are born as the pride of heaven, and if you don't have enough strength, you don't even have the right to stand next to them.

You must cultivate diligently, lest you regret not having cultivated properly when you encounter difficulties.

Old Wang said calmly, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes.

"I understand." Xiao Li's gaze was firm; he would now cultivate even more diligently!

"What's next? Should we go straight to the Black Corner Region, or what?" Elder Wang asked.

Xiao Li thought for a moment and said, "I want to go home first and deliver some things."

"Ah."

. . . . . .

Jiama Holy City, Xiao Family

"Hahaha!"

On the Xiao family's martial arts training platform, a dozen or so young boys and girls who looked quite young were practicing their boxing.

Before them stood a very robust middle-aged man, who walked back and forth with his hands behind his back, occasionally correcting the little ones' movements.

"Okay, let's take a break."

Upon hearing the instructor's words, the little guys all collapsed to the ground.

"Why has Big Brother started training the clan's disciples?"

A cheerful voice rang out, and the middle-aged man turned around to see Xiao Li. The only person Xiao Li could call "elder brother" was naturally Xiao Lin.

Xiao Lin saw Xiao Li and immediately hooked his arm around Xiao Li's shoulder: "Hey kid, you're back? You've grown quite a bit taller, and your cultivation level? You've reached the Dou Ling realm?"

Xiao Lin is now thirty-nine years old, and his cultivation has reached the nine-star Dou Ling level! He can be said to be the strongest person after the patriarch.

Xiao Lin's current cultivation level is entirely due to the support of Xiao Li's pills. Although most of the pills that directly improve the cultivation level of the Dou Ling are fifth-grade pills, Xiao Li can still refine fourth-grade pills that assist in the cultivation of the Dou Ling.

Xiao Lin also relied on Xiao Li's pills to quickly reach the level of a nine-star Dou Ling. He should be able to break through to Dou Wang within one or two years and become a Dou Wang powerhouse.

"After training in the Monster Mountain Range, I not only barely reached the fifth rank in alchemy, but my cultivation also reached the level of a two-star Dou Ling. Big brother, aren't I amazing!"

Xiao Li looked up and said, "It's not that I'm naive. I don't need to pretend when I'm with my blood relatives, especially since Xiao Lin and I are such good brothers."

"Hey kid, I'm afraid you'll become a Dou Wang before me. Come on, let's go see the old man." Xiao Lin pulled Xiao Li and prepared to take him to see the family head, who was their grandfather, Xiao Ting.

"Little ones, that's enough for today's training. We'll continue tomorrow!" Xiao Lin called out to the Xiao family disciples in the training ground, and then hurriedly left.

Xiao Ting has been in seclusion for years, and he won't be contacted unless there's an emergency. Currently, Xiao Lin is handling all the affairs of the Xiao family.

Upon arriving at the patriarch's secluded chamber,

Xiao Lin arrived at the stone gate, inserted a stone key, and the stone gate opened.

Xiao Lin led Xiao Li inside. After stepping in, Xiao Li sensed a certain amount of lightning-attribute energy in this secret chamber, which was quite concentrated. It seemed that the old man had spent a lot of money to create it.

"Hmm? Lin'er, is there something wrong with the family? If it's nothing important, don't bother this old man." An aged voice came.

"Hey, your grandson is here to see you, isn't that a big deal?" Xiao Lin said with a smile.

"Oh? It really is Li'er! Li'er has arrived?" An old man in a gray robe slowly emerged from the darkness.

"Grandson greets Grandfather!" Xiao Li bowed to Xiao Ting.

"Good boy, good boy, get up quickly." Xiao Ting pulled Xiao Li up directly; his little grandson was his pride.

"Grandpa, it's been more than half a year since I last saw you, and you've aged so much!" Xiao Li noticed that the wrinkles on her grandfather's face had deepened considerably.

"Hehe, I'm getting old, and I probably don't have many years left to live. But it's alright, the Xiao family has Lin'er and you, so Grandpa can leave in peace." Xiao Ting was very open-minded.

Xiao Li's expression darkened. He used his soul power to sense that his grandfather's life force was extremely weak, and he probably had less than three years left to live.

"Grandpa, do you still not feel the feeling of breaking through to Dou Huang?" Xiao Li asked. The lifespan of a Dou Wang is similar to that of an ordinary person, but they can live to the end of their lifespan without illness or disaster.

Only by reaching the Douhuang level can one's lifespan increase, and only by reaching the Douzong level can one become the foundation of a family.

Xiao Ting shook his head: "Reaching the nine-star Dou Wang level is possible, but Dou Huang is probably out of the question. Don't worry, Grandpa is in good health and won't suffer any pain when he passes away."

Xiao Ting himself is very open-minded. At his age, he has become quite philosophical about life. He still wants to take the plunge, but only heaven knows whether he will succeed.

Xiao Li took out two jade bottles from his storage ring and handed them to Xiao Ting.

"Grandpa, this is a fifth-grade Longevity King Pill. After you take it, it can increase your lifespan by about three years. The other bottle contains a Battle Spirit Pill. Although with your current cultivation level, the Battle Spirit Pill may not be able to increase your cultivation by one star."

However, it will still be very useful for your cultivation. It can allow you to quickly reach the level of a nine-star Dou Wang, after which you can begin to break through to the Dou Huang level.

Xiao Ting stared blankly at the two jade bottles in Xiao Li's hands: "Li'er, this..."

Xiao Li interrupted, "Grandpa, don't even think about refusing. First of all, you are the oldest and strongest in the family, so these two pills are the most useful to you."

"I will be responsible for refining the pills for my elder brother and the other elders from now on. If you can reach the Dou Huang level, it will be good for me and the family."

“Yes, Grandpa, I still need another year or two to break through to the Dou Wang level. Your successful breakthrough to the Dou Huang level would be of great benefit to our family,” Xiao Lin said anxiously.

"Alright, I'll take it for now. Li'er, once I break through to the Dou Huang realm, whatever you want, Grandpa will find it for you!" Xiao Ting said earnestly.

Xiao Li: "Yes, the more powerful people our Xiao family has, the better. My grandfather was the first Dou Huang to be born in the Xiao family in nearly a hundred years. In the future, the Xiao family will definitely have more than one Dou Huang!"

"Yes, my Xiao family's ancestors were extremely powerful, but unfortunately we unworthy descendants have failed to reproduce their glory. Li'er, the task of revitalizing the Xiao family is entrusted to you, and Lin'er as well."

Xiao Ting's words startled Xiao Li. Could it be that the Xiao family knew something at this moment?

Xiao Li didn't think that much about it. The more he knew, the greater the pressure. Right now, his main focus was on improving his strength.

"Grandpa, you should take the Longevity King Pill first. It will be of the greatest benefit to you right now."