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

Saint Dan City!
After nearly a month of excitement and commotion under the cover of night, the vast sea of ​​people surrounding the Holy City finally receded like the tide as the Central Plains Alchemy Conference came to a successful conclusion.

Of course, even after most of the crowd dispersed, the magnificent city remained immersed in an indescribable excitement, as if tightly bound by an invisible force. After all, the intensity of this alchemy gathering far exceeded everyone's expectations.

In the quiet room, the candlelight flickered, and Xiao Yue sat alone. She had collected all the eighth-grade and many seventh-grade thunderclouds gathered at the Pill Gathering today. If she could use them for her own purposes now, her strength would surely rise to another level.

With a thought from Xiao Yue, complex currents flowed from her fingertips, intertwining and swirling in the air, distorting space and seemingly freezing time. The thundercloud power that she had sealed at the Pill Gathering was now being slowly drawn in.

Then, thunderclouds gathered above the quiet room, their five colors intertwined. However, the originally violent and unruly lightning miraculously became docile when it came into contact with Xiao Yue. It was absorbed one by one and turned into fine lightning threads that wrapped around her body.

"Refine lightning into the body, transform lightning into blood!"

Xiao Yue closed her eyes tightly, her blood-red eyes becoming even more profound at this moment, discerning the origin of lightning.

She guided these lightning powers, directing them along specific meridians. Each flow was accompanied by violent fluctuations in her internal energy and blood, as if countless sharp blades were cutting into her body, a mixture of pain and hardship.

As time went by, the violent lightning power gradually merged with her body, her aura became stronger and stronger, and the lightning surrounding her was dazzling, as if a thunder god had descended.

Om-!
She didn't know how much time had passed, but all the lightning power was completely refined and integrated into her bloodline.

Xiao Yue suddenly opened her eyes, her pupils flashing with lightning, as if she could see through all illusions. She gently waved her hand, transforming into a lightning dragon that raged through the quiet room, distorting the space wherever it passed.

"Is this the ultimate form of lightning?"

Xiao Yue murmured to herself, feeling the unprecedented power within her body. After this tribulation of lightning, her strength had reached a new level.

"Xiao Yue, what kind of kung fu are you practicing again? It's making such a racket!" Just as Xiao Yue was lost in her thoughts, a clear and melodious little girl's voice suddenly rang out in the room, pulling her back to reality.

The little girl, dressed in a noble princess purple dress, was sitting on the windowsill, her legs gently swinging, looking at Xiao Yue with some curiosity.

"Would you like to try it on?"

Xiao Yue's fingertips flickered with lightning as she looked at her with great interest.

The little girl immediately shook her head; she didn't want to experience the taste of that lightning arc, after all, it looked rather intimidating.

"But speaking of which, Xiao Yue, are you really going to enter the star field with them?" Zi Yan asked.

"Oh?"

Xiao Yue raised her eyebrows slightly, not understanding why this little girl suddenly brought up this matter.

“The Three Thousand Burning Flames in the Starfield are not so easy to deal with. Even the three giants of the Pill Tower can’t do anything about it. You still want to forcibly subdue it?” Zi Yan curled her lips and continued, “I know the Pill Tower wants you to try your luck, but unfortunately, the Three Thousand Burning Flames have now reached a terrifying level. It is not as easy to deal with as the Fallen Heart Flame in the Inner Court.”

Hearing this, Xiao Yue seemed to understand something. A strange fire that could be treated so seriously by three giants like Xuan Kongzi must be no ordinary thing.

What do you know?

Xiao Yue looked at her and asked with amusement.

Seeing that Xiao Yue finally asked, a smug look immediately appeared on Zi Yan's face.

She patted her small chest and said confidently, "I can tell you, but you have to promise me that you will make delicious pills for me every day from now on."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yue was speechless, then nodded, wondering what this little girl was up to.

"Hehe, deal!"

When Zi Yan saw that Xiao Yue had agreed to her conditions, she immediately smiled. With a gentle wave of her hand, a purple light emerged, then wriggled and changed in the air, eventually transforming into a purple dragon half a foot long.

Although it was just a phantom, the dragon's might contained within it was real.

“I heard from Sister Fairy Doctor that you once used your Heavenly Realm Soul to travel through the star field. The Three Thousand Burning Flames you saw must look like this, right?” Zi Yan asked, pointing to the purple dragon in the sky.

Xiao Yue nodded slowly. This purple dragon was indeed extremely similar to the Three Thousand Burning Flames she had seen in the star field, but what puzzled her was how Zi Yan knew this? Could it be…

Seeing Xiao Yue's thoughtful expression, Zi Yan smiled slyly and casually dispersed the purple dragon in her hand.

"If you want to enter the Starfield, let alone you, even the three giants of the Pill Tower would probably be unable to do so," Zi Yan said with great interest, her little face full of ill intent.

There was one more thing she didn't mention: although it could be manipulated at will, if the strange fire remained in the star field and refused to submit, then only forceful measures could be taken. However... this legendary Three Thousand Burning Flames was known as the immortal fire. Its tenacious vitality was not something that could be easily destroyed by human power. Even when a powerful figure like Xuan Kongzi joined forces to face its wrath, he could only retreat and avoid its sharp edge.

"Just tell me what you think is best, and you'll be rewarded handsomely," Xiao Yue said with a smile.

She didn't really care, but she didn't want to dampen the little girl's enthusiasm.

"Hehe." Zi Yan's lips curled into a sly smile. "Those three giants of the Pill Tower are far too naive. They always fantasize that someone can, through good fortune, connect with this flame. Tch, it already possesses sentience; how could it be easily manipulated? Who would willingly become someone else's source of power? Hmph, the Pill Tower is just eager to get rid of that thing as a hot potato."

"Since you're willing to get involved in this matter, you must have something to rely on, right?" Xiao Yue nodded slightly upon hearing this, and then smiled.

"Hehe..." Zi Yan laughed triumphantly, revealing two cute little tiger teeth, and shook her head as she said, "Do you know why the Three Thousand Burning Flames are so similar to the shape of my clan?"

Seeing that she was still keeping it a secret, Xiao Yue shook her head in agreement.

"That's because these Three Thousand Burning Flames were once kept by our clan." Zi Yan tilted her head back, looking quite proud. "Is that really true?"

Xiao Yue raised her eyebrows slightly. She hadn't expected this to happen. No wonder the little girl had been acting so mysteriously before.

“This is a secret I only learned about last time in the clan.” Zi Yan spread her hands and continued, “A long time ago, perhaps when the Three Thousand Burning Flames first took shape, a senior of our clan, a Dou Sheng, discovered it. At that time, it was still weak and had little value, so that senior left a dragon mark in its body as a marker. This is why it is similar in form to our clan’s.”

"If that senior were still alive, it would be reasonable to say that the Three Thousand Burning Flames have an owner. But fortunately, according to the clan records, that senior disappeared during a space trip and has not been heard from since. He is probably no longer alive."

"Hehe, and I also have the dragon seal left by that senior back then." Zi Yan chuckled, and with a wave of her hand, a small jade bottle appeared in her hand.

A dark golden liquid flowed within the jade bottle, radiating a chilling dragon's might. "This is the blood of an ancient dragon, Xiao Yue. Now, extend your hand."

Although Xiao Yue was puzzled, she still extended her finger as instructed. Zi Yan carefully dripped a drop of dark golden blood from the jade bottle into Xiao Yue's palm. Then, her hand seal changed, and the blood flowed out, forming a strange rune that stuck firmly to Xiao Yue's palm.

"What's this."

Xiao Yue looked at the strange runes in her hand and asked thoughtfully.

"Hehe!" Zi Yan chuckled. "This rune is the medium for the Dragon Seal. After you enter the Star Domain, find a way to smear the blood from the bottle on the forehead of the Three Thousand Burning Flames. At that time, the Dragon Seal within its body will be activated..."

Zi Yan flicked her purple ponytail and continued, "But I must remind you, it's best to wait until those guys have almost exhausted it before you make your move. That way, your success rate will increase significantly."

"What if we fail?"

Xiao Yue keenly sensed the potential crisis.

“Uh… failure…” Upon hearing this, Zi Yan suddenly stuck out her little tongue, appearing somewhat playful. “This dragon seal is relative. If you succeed, you naturally control it; but if you fail, then it controls you.”

"But don't worry!"

Zi Yan raised her small face, looking extremely serious. "This dragon seal was secretly taken from a sleeping elder of our clan. It's incredibly precious! In terms of level, it's definitely higher than the dragon seal that senior casually set up back then. So your success rate will be much higher than the Three Thousand Burning Flames. As long as you find a good opportunity, preferably when it's seriously injured, you'll definitely be able to subdue it!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yue couldn't help but chuckle. This girl's audacity was simply beyond imagination.

One can imagine how much of a headache the elders of Dragon Island must have felt when this unruly little princess returned to the Dragon Clan. They probably wished she would leave Dragon Island.

……

Meanwhile, a thousand miles away from Saint Dan City, in a dark and demonic corner, shrouded in gloom and demonic energy, it seemed to have become the darkest place in the world. Demonic energy and death energy intertwined, forming a terrifying realm.

In this space that resembled a living hell, two figures stood at opposite ends, like messengers from two different worlds.

One of the figures was gaunt and shrouded in a black cloak, exuding a chilling and sinister aura.

This was none other than the once-famous Dou Zun powerhouse in Zhongzhou—Zhaixing Laogui. The other figure opposite him was twisted and chaotic, as if it were formed from countless demonic energies, exuding a strong and chilling aura. That was Xiehuang Zunzhe from Tianming Sect.

The old ghost who picks stars stands to one side, his eyes gleaming with an eerie green light beneath his cloak. "Evil Desolation, what are you still hesitating for? The Star Domain is about to open. Does that person from your Heavenly Nether Sect intend to back out?"

Upon hearing this, the Evil Desolate Venerable's figure twisted even more, as if even his voice carried a chilling aura: "Hmph, Zhaixing, don't give me that. During the Star Domain trip, your Soul Palace was so slow to put some things on the table. How can we trust you?"

"Hehe, and that silver-haired woman surnamed Xiao is quite powerful and meticulous, not to be underestimated. Do you really think our Tianming Sect is blind to what she's done in the Northwest Continent?" Xie Huang sneered.

"Brother Xiehuang, please calm down. I know you are wary of that silver-haired woman's strength. Fine, I'll give your sect a heads-up. Hehe, our Soul Palace will have someone to deal with that woman..." Old Ghost Zhaixing said honestly.

The Evil Desolate Venerable snorted coldly, and amidst the swirling demonic energy, his figure seemed to solidify even further: "Hmph, that woman is secondary, but do you really think those giants of the Pill Tower are just sitting around doing nothing?"

The old ghost who picks stars shakes his head, a sly glint in his eyes: "You needn't worry about that, Your Excellency. The Soul Palace always ensures absolute safety in its operations!"

The two remained silent for a moment, and the surrounding demonic energy seemed to become even more intense because of their silence.

Finally, the old ghost of the stars slowly spoke: "In my opinion, we might as well take the first step, sneak into the star field, and make arrangements in secret. Once the people from the Pill Tower enter, we can then seize the opportunity to make our move, taking advantage of the complex environment within the star field and the violent power of the Three Thousand Burning Flames to wipe them out in one fell swoop."

Upon hearing this, a ruthless glint flashed in the eyes of the Evil Desolate Venerable: "That's fine, but I wonder how many of your Soul Palace's top Heavenly Venerables will come."

Old Ghost Zhaixing sneered, "That's none of your concern. However, as long as we act discreetly enough, coupled with the natural barriers within the star field, it won't be so easy for those guys to find us."

"I hope so. Cooperating with your Soul Palace, heh..." Xie Huang said with disdain.

The two's discussion ended badly, and they each used their movement techniques to transform into two black shadows, instantly disappearing into the dark night sky, leaving only the rolling demonic mist and evil aura.

The figure of the Evil Desolate Venerable gradually disappeared into the night until it was completely absorbed into the endless darkness. Only then did the Old Ghost of Star Picking slowly put away the cold smile on his face, and his eyes under his cloak gleamed with an even deeper light.

He turned around, facing the vast darkness, as if speaking to the air: "Your Majesty, that old fox Xie Huang still doesn't trust us after all."

"Hey, it would be strange if he really dared to completely trust us." A deep and majestic voice rang out from the void, carrying an unquestionable authority. It was the voice of a top expert from the Soul Palace, a true top-tier Heavenly Venerable-level being.

As the sound faded, space distorted slightly, and a blurry figure gradually solidified, standing beside the old ghost of the stars, surrounded by a faint black aura, like a ghost in the night.

"Your Excellency, should we act now to avoid any unforeseen complications?" Old Ghost Zhaixing bowed and asked, his tone revealing his awe of the Soul Palace's Heavenly Venerable before him.

The Celestial Venerable of the Soul Palace nodded slightly, his gaze piercing through the darkness, as if he could see the secrets deep within the star field: "The star field is about to open. The strange fire is secondary; the main thing is that lord specifically requested it... Hehe..." (End of Chapter)