Battle Through the Heavens, Reborn as Xiao Yan's Sister

A massive, five-colored pillar of flame, ten feet in size, suddenly burst forth from the center of the sky above the Lieyang Ancient Altar, shooting straight into the heavens!
Beneath the five-colored pillar of flame, the sky was filled with dense silver lightning, and clouds suddenly appeared, condensing into a thundercloud thousands of meters in size in just a few blinks!

"Five colors, it's actually a five-colored thundercloud!"

As the thunderclouds in the sky changed color, a clamor of surprise erupted around the Ye residence.

"Just who is she? Even in the Pill Tower, there are very few five-colored thunderclouds!"

Cao Dan stared dumbfounded at the magnificent five-colored thunderclouds in the sky, feeling dizzy for a moment. The raging five-colored flames rose in mid-air, and the high temperature that spread down made Cao Dan's mouth dry. His already pale face became even more pale. Xiao Yue's move was a great blow to him.

"how is this possible?"

Muttering to himself, Cao Dan's eyes were filled with disbelief. Five-colored lightning tribulation? The highest tribulation his two ancestors had ever experienced was only three-colored lightning tribulation!
In the world of elixirs, the eighth rank is already considered the pinnacle. Although there is only one rank between the eighth and seventh ranks, it is a world of difference.

Eighth-grade pills possess sentience, even some basic intelligence; in other words, they have their own life force! They can be considered living beings!
Moreover, the classification of eighth-grade pills is stricter than one can imagine. Their quality cannot be judged by sight, but by the color of the pill's radiance!

The higher the quality of the elixir, the more colors of the pill lightning it attracts when it takes shape. It is said that if it can attract nine-colored pill lightning, it means that the elixir has advanced to the ninth grade, which has the power of creation! It is probably not an exaggeration to call that grade of elixir a divine pill.

The five-colored lightning bolts unleashed by that silver-haired woman are something even his sister, who's known as a demoness within the family, probably couldn't accomplish.
"Let's retreat first... That silver-haired woman's strength is unfathomable. If we stay here, we'll only humiliate ourselves," the gray-robed elder said bitterly.

No sooner had he finished speaking than Cao Dan made his decision. He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the shock and resentment in his heart, and waved to the Cao family members behind him, signaling them to leave immediately.

Although the Cao family members were unwilling, they knew that this was no longer something they could interfere with, so they could only leave the Ye family in a dejected manner.

After experiencing this thrilling turn of events, the Ye family members were still in shock for a long time.

The black-clad youth carrying the Xuan Ruler watched the departing figures of the Cao family members, a playful smile playing on his lips. He lightly dusted himself off, then turned to look at the silver pills atop the ancient altar of blazing flames.

"Sister, you've refined this Rank 8 pill at just the right time," Xiao Yan said with a smile.

At this moment, Xiao Yue had already flown out of the Ancient Altar of Blazing Flames. Her silver hair was flowing, and her figure was graceful, like a fairy descending to earth. Her gaze swept over Xiao Yan, and a hint of admiration flashed in her eyes.

"You little rascal, you didn't disappoint me this time," Xiao Yue said with a smile.

Seeing the Cao family members slink away, the Ye family members breathed a sigh of relief and cheered. Their gazes toward Xiao Yue were filled with even greater awe.

"Fairy Xiao Yue, the Ye family will never forget your great kindness to the Ye family. If there is anything the Ye family needs in the future, please don't hesitate to ask. Even if there are some things we cannot do, the Ye family will do its best to help!" The Ye family's eldest elder bowed and clasped his hands in a solemn manner to Xiao Yue, speaking with utmost seriousness.

Xiao Yue nodded slightly. She was helping the Ye family in preparation for future contact with the Pill Tower.

"Why aren't you staying in the Northwest Continent? What are you doing in the Central Continent?" Xiao Yue then looked at her adopted younger brother and asked.

"The teacher said that the Central Plains Pill Gathering is about to be held, and he specially kicked me out. He said that the Pill Tower has some kind of Three Thousand Burning Flames. If I enter the top ten, the Pill Tower will give me a chance to subdue the strange flames..." The boy scratched the back of his head and then slowly recounted the process.

"Three Thousand Burning Flames?"

Upon hearing this name, Xiao Yue raised her eyebrows slightly. She naturally knew something about the Three Thousand Burning Flames.

The Three Thousand Burning Flames, also known as the Starry Sky Burning Flames, ranks ninth on the Strange Flame Ranking. In fact, it ranks two places higher than Yao Chen's Bone Spirit Cold Flame. This kind of strange flame is considered one of the most elusive and difficult to find among the many strange flames on the Strange Flame Ranking, because it does not exist on the earth, but is formed in the distant starry sky. Ancient books have recorded that when the Three Thousand Burning Flames are formed, silver fire falls from the sky, and a thousand miles of land is like a desert, with no distinction between day and night, no stars appearing, and no sun shining.

Because it resides in the starry sky, a place inaccessible to ordinary people, the Three Thousand Burning Flames will exist for a longer period than other strange flames. It is precisely because of this that it has been given enough time to evolve. Therefore, most of the Three Thousand Burning Flames that have been discovered are super spiritual creatures of heaven and earth with high intelligence. Even if they are found, capturing them is extremely difficult.

"Does the Pill Tower possess such a strange fire?"

Xiao Yue became interested. After a moment of contemplation, she glanced at the Ye family members and said with a smile, "In that case, you will take the place of the Ye family in this assessment."

She had her own reasons for making this arrangement. The Ye family had already failed twice. If they failed again this time, they would not only lose their qualification to enter the Dan Tower Elder Seat, but they would also be squeezed out of the five major families.

The five major families of alchemy in Zhongzhou are a shortcut to the upper echelons of the Pill Tower, so countless eyes are watching them. Xiao Yue intends to secretly support the Ye family so that it will be easier for them to speak in the Pill Tower in the future.

The Ye family was naturally overjoyed at Xiao Yue's arrangement. However, the eldest elder stared at the spot where Cao Dan and the others had disappeared, a hint of worry in his eyes. He sighed, "Judging from Cao Dan's earlier words, I think that witch from the Cao family has probably returned."

"Witch? What witch?"

The boy in black looked puzzled.

Seeing Xiao Yan's puzzled look, Ye Zhong smiled wryly and said, "What does young friend Xiao Yan think of Cao Dan?"

"Although he's not much of a person, he does have a knack for controlling fire, and to reach the seventh-grade low-level alchemist level at such a young age, his talent is truly remarkable." The young man thought for a moment and said this. Although Cao Dan was arrogant, his abilities were indeed not weak.

A seventh-grade low-level alchemist who is not yet thirty years old is quite a figure.

"But Cao Dan couldn't muster the slightest arrogance in front of that vixen from the Cao family," the eldest elder of the Ye family said bitterly, his words filled with bitterness.

"No matter how talented she is, can she be as good as my sister?" The boy in black rolled his eyes.

Over the years, he had long since resigned himself to being no match for his own sister, but he was not so easily convinced by others, so he was quite disdainful of the Ye family elder's pretentious antics.

"Ahem, of course, she can't be compared to Fairy Xiao Yue." Ye Zhong coughed awkwardly.

He had subconsciously excluded Xiao Yue just now, for no other reason than that there was simply no comparison. He subconsciously felt that comparing Xiao Yue to a young girl like the Cao family's vixen was an insult to Xiao Yue.

"Well, that demoness's real name is Cao Ying. Although she is not as good as Fairy Xiao Yue, it is said that when she was born, she displayed a shocking soul power. Her mother was almost killed on the spot by that spreading soul power!"

"At the age of seven, she officially became an alchemist. At fifteen, she was noticed by the Pill Tower and exceptionally became a core disciple of the Pill Tower. She cultivated in seclusion in the Pill Tower for five years. At the age of twenty, she became a peak seventh-grade alchemist. Now, she is exactly twenty-two years old, and there are rumors that she has broken through to the eighth grade. Even in the history of Zhongzhou over the past thousand years, such monstrous talent can be ranked in the top ten."

Upon hearing this, the young man slowly frowned, a solemn expression appearing on his face. "Cao Ying will definitely participate in this Pill Gathering, because according to tradition, to gradually become a giant in the Pill Tower, one must win a Pill Gathering championship," Ye Zhong sighed. "Moreover, Cao Ying is quite ambitious, so she certainly won't give up on this Pill Gathering."

Xiao Yue became interested upon hearing this, turned her gaze to the black-clad youth, and said with a smile, "It seems that the Cao family witch is a formidable opponent for you at the Pill Gathering."

The boy, however, felt no pressure at all; instead, he nodded, seemingly eager to try.

Since he began practicing alchemy, apart from his older sister, he had never encountered anyone of such formidable strength among his peers. The young man was quite looking forward to this alchemy competition.

After all, such opponents are indispensable if one wants to go further in the path of alchemy.

Looking at the light shining in the boy's eyes, Xiao Yue couldn't help but nod slightly. She knew that although her younger brother seemed carefree and quirky, he had an indomitable tenacity in his heart.

She gently patted Xiao Yan's shoulder and instructed him, "At the Pill Gathering, remember to be careful. The way of alchemy is all about sincerity. The Central Plains is a land of outstanding people and abundant resources. Apart from that Cao family witch, there are probably many other reclusive masters. Don't underestimate them."

Upon hearing this, a determined glint flashed in the boy's eyes, and he nodded emphatically.

Seeing this, Xiao Yue chuckled and then made some arrangements before leading Little Fairy Doctor to the secret chamber.

Although the method of using poison pills is perfect, Little Fairy Doctor's poisonous body and the Netherworld Poison Butterfly are still not perfectly compatible and can not be controlled. It requires an eighth-grade pill to harmonize them, and now is an excellent opportunity.

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A secret room

Xiao Yue prepared to give Little Fairy Doctor the newly refined Rank 8 pill. This pill contained immense vitality, which was undoubtedly a great fortune for someone with Little Fairy Doctor's special physique.

Inside the secret chamber, Xiao Yue and Little Fairy Doctor sat facing each other.

She gently took out the newly refined pill, its fragrance filling the entire secret chamber.

Xiao Yue sat on a futon in the center of the secret room, holding the silver pill in her hand. Her gaze was gentle and focused, as if she were dealing with a rare treasure. Little Fairy Doctor sat cross-legged opposite her, her face slightly pale, but her eyes were full of expectation.

"This pill will open a new path of cultivation for you. After taking it, you will feel unprecedented power and vitality. But remember, you must proceed step by step and not be too hasty." Xiao Yue's voice was like a spring breeze, which dissipated a lot of the tension in Little Fairy Doctor's heart.

Little Fairy Doctor nodded. She understood the importance of Xiao Yue's instructions. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and prepared to face the changes to come.

Xiao Yue gently placed the pill into Little Fairy Doctor's hand, then channeled her battle qi to slowly dissolve the medicinal power outside the pill. A rich fragrance instantly filled the secret room, making people feel refreshed and relaxed.

Little Fairy Doctor put the pill into her mouth and felt a warm current slide down her throat into her stomach. Immediately afterwards, a huge energy began to rage in her body, as if it would tear her body apart.

But under the impact of this energy, the girl's body began to undergo strange changes.

The girl with delicate, snow-white hair gradually developed translucent skin, seemingly fragile enough to break at a touch, and her aura grew increasingly powerful, as if boundless energy was surging within her. Seeing this, Xiao Yue couldn't help but smile slightly; she knew that Little Fairy Doctor had successfully absorbed the power of the elixir.

As time passed, Little Fairy Doctor's body gradually returned to calm. She opened her eyes, which sparkled with excitement. She could feel that her body had been reborn, full of vitality.

However, a blush quickly spread across the girl's face. Little Fairy Doctor felt a warm current coursing through her body, gradually dispelling the accumulated cold. Under the nourishment of this warm current, her body became increasingly soft.

A smile flashed in Xiao Yue's eyes upon seeing this. She gently embraced Little Fairy Doctor, letting her head rest on her shoulder. In that instant, the distance between the two became incredibly close.

"How are you feeling?" Xiao Yue asked softly.

Little Fairy Doctor nodded slightly and said softly, "Much better, thank you, teacher."

Her voice carried an undisguised shyness, as if she had never imagined that she would be so close to Xiao Yue under such circumstances.

At that moment, Xiao Yue also sensed the faint fragrance emanating from the girl's body, and a strange feeling welled up in her heart.

"You just...called me teacher?"

Xiao Yue smiled slightly.

Their eyes met unintentionally in mid-air. When the girl realized what was happening, a blush appeared on her face. She knew that what was about to happen would be the most important moment of her life.

"That day...did you hear anything outside the room?" Xiao Yue leaned down and whispered in the girl's ear.

In the dim light of the secret room, Xiao Yue and Xiao Yi Xian's eyes met. An indescribable tension and anticipation seemed to fill the air. Xiao Yue's voice was gentle, like a whisper in her ear, which made Xiao Yi Xian's heart beat faster and her cheeks flush even more.

“That day…” Little Fairy Doctor’s voice trembled slightly. She recalled the sound she heard that night, feeling both downcast and a little shy. “I…I heard it.”

Xiao Yue gently stroked Little Fairy Doctor's hair, her eyes deep, as if she were exploring something.

"So... what are your thoughts?"

Her voice carried a hint of provocation, causing the girl's heart to flutter as if gently brushed by a feather.

Little Fairy Doctor lowered her head, not daring to look Xiao Yue in the eye. She could clearly feel her heart pounding like a drum, and a sense of anticipation suddenly welled up in her heart.

(End of this chapter)