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

A week has passed in the blink of an eye. As the first rays of dawn break through the sky and fall upon the earth, the ancient city of Zhongzhou Shengdan City, which had become somewhat quiet after the end of the Dan Conference, is once again ignited by an invisible passion!

Today is the day the Pill Tower opens its star field!

Outside the Dan Tower, as dawn broke, the city was already bustling with activity. Crowds of people filled every street and every corner, and the ancient city of Zhongzhou was abuzz with excitement for the upcoming grand event.

As time passed and the sun in the sky reached its zenith, three figures, like shooting stars streaking across the sky, sped out from the top of the Pill Tower, hovering high in the air, as if gods had descended, looking down below.

"The Star Domain is about to open, please make your preparations!" Xuan Kongzi's voice was deep and powerful, piercing through the noise and echoing throughout the world. Every word contained an unquestionable majesty.

As soon as the words were spoken, figures appeared from all directions like lightning, instantly converging in the sky. They were the alchemists who had won the top ten at the Pill Gathering, and Xiao Yanzi, who was the champion, was naturally among them.

“Within the star field, there are endless stellar magnetic forces that will interfere with strength, and the strange fire is dangerous. Life and death are left to fate. If there are any who want to withdraw now, it is still not too late…” As he spoke, Xuan Kongzi’s gaze fixed on Mu Gu Old Monster in the crowd.

Although this old monster Mu Gu failed to succeed, he did manage to make it into the top ten of the Pill Gathering, and thus obtained a spot to enter the Star Domain. Xuan Kongzi's words just now were clearly a veiled warning to him!

Faced with the scrutiny from the higher-ups of the Pill Tower, Old Monster Mu Gu's lips twitched slightly, but the sneer in his eyes did not diminish. He knew that under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xuan Kongzi and the others would not dare to make any rash moves.

Withdrawing their gazes, Xuan Kongzi and the other two exchanged glances, then their hand seals flew, and a vast and boundless soul wave surged from their bodies, instantly filling the entire sky.

In this void, space began to fluctuate violently, and a pale silver spatial gate slowly condensed, like a gateway to another world, standing quietly before everyone.

"Elder Qiu Ling and Guest Elder Xiao Yue will personally guide you into the Star Domain. Elder Qiu Ling will inform you of all the rules." Xuan Kongzi's voice rang out again, his tone now more solemn and expectant.

As Xuan Kongzi announced, a tall, silver-haired figure slowly entered everyone's view; this was naturally Xiao Yue.

"As expected, this woman is also going to enter the star field!"

Upon seeing this, Old Monster Mu Gu's pupils shrank slightly. As a vanguard and cannon fodder in the Soul Palace's plan, he really didn't want to encounter the other party in the star field!
As if in accordance with what Old Monster Mu Gu had in mind, the silver-haired woman in the sky gave him a meaningful look with her blood-red eyes. Old Monster Mu Gu felt a chill run down his spine, but he had no choice but to pretend to be calm, because in this kind of situation, any loss of composure could be fatal.

"Hehe, I am Qiu Ling. This time, Xiao Yue and I will personally lead you into the star field. Remember, once inside, you must follow my steps closely. If anyone disobeys the rules, I have the right to disqualify them from entering."

"The star field is now open; prepare to depart!"

As Qiu Ling finished speaking, he moved swiftly, stepping into the portal to the unknown world and disappearing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye. Following closely behind, the group below also stepped in, and with the spatial fluctuations, more than ten figures vanished without a trace.

In less than a minute, he completely disappeared from the countless expectant and blessing gazes. Xuan Kongzi looked at the gradually calming spatial gate, the sharp look on his face softening slightly. He said in a deep voice, "We must be cautious in today's matter and not be careless in the slightest."

"Rest assured, I have arranged for all the experts from the Pill Tower to be stationed in Saint Pill City, ready to act at any time. If the Soul Palace dares to make any unusual moves, we will attack them together!" Tian Lei Zi replied, glancing in the direction where Old Monster Mu Gu had just left, his tone revealing a hint of coldness.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Kongzi nodded slightly, his gaze returning to the closed spatial gate, silently praying, "May this journey be smooth and may I return safely."

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In the boundless void, a subtle spatial fluctuation suddenly rang out, and then a dozen or so figures slowly emerged.

As soon as she entered, Xiao Yue felt an unprecedented heat rushing towards her. She quickly withdrew her gaze and began to carefully examine this so-called star field.

Unlike her previous exploration using her Heavenly Realm soul, this time she had more time to experience every inch of this space.

This star field is an independent space that existed in ancient times. Its exact age is unknown. Legend has it that it was a small world that was cut out of the starry sky by the combined efforts of ancient battle saints. Although it is not as strange and magnificent as the Nether Sea Ruins, it has its own desolation and mystery. A faint, intense magnetic force permeates the surroundings. Faint starlight pierces through the mist and sprinkles into this space, adding a touch of coldness and tranquility to this desolate place.

Xiao Yue casually grabbed a handful of the faint starlight, but it felt icy cold to the touch.

Her eyes narrowed slightly as she thought to herself, "This is stellar magnetism? As expected, the star field cannot completely isolate the penetration of stellar power. No wonder Zi Yan's ancestor kept that strange fire here."

"Hehe, Fairy Xiao Yue has also noticed? Although this star field can isolate most external interference, it cannot stop the penetration of stellar power." Elder Qiu Ling spoke up at the right moment when he saw Xiao Yue looking thoughtful.

"The Three Thousand Burning Flames are born from the condensation of the power of the stars. As long as the power of the stars continues, it will be immortal. Therefore, we choose to enter during the day when the power of the stars is weakest to reduce the risk," Qiu Ling explained with a smile, stroking his long beard.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yue nodded slightly, realizing that the Pill Tower had chosen this time to enter the Star Domain. The Three Thousand Burning Flames, the legendary Starry Sky Flame, was powered by the vast and boundless power of the stars.

In this world, the power of the stars is almost everywhere, and it has no effect even during the day!
"Everyone, the star field is fraught with danger. If we encounter a Dou Zun-level stellar magnetic black hole, things will get very bad. Stay close to me and don't get separated!"

Elder Qiu Ling's voice rang out again, interrupting everyone's thoughts, "The Star Domain exists within a spatial rift, fraught with danger. A slight misstep could lead to losing one's way or even losing one's life here."

After saying that, he took out a star chart, instantly determined a direction, and with a swift movement, stepped into the unknown territory ahead.

"Only by crossing this trial ground where stars and flames intertwine can you truly reach the mysterious portal to the void hidden deep within the boundless void. Once you step in, you should all be well aware of the severity of the consequences." Qiu Ling's words struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer. Then, he flashed and transformed into a streak of light, resolutely rushing forward.

Seeing this, the others dared not slacken their efforts in the slightest and followed closely behind, transforming into streaks of light that darted across the edge of nothingness.

After flying for nearly half an hour without reaching the boundary, the situation was vaguely confirmed: space seemed boundless, which made people think endlessly about the vastness of this star field.

This vast and boundless world, though not as expansive as the Pill Realm, is still a world of its own. According to Xiao Yue's estimation, its size may not be inferior to that of the Northwest Continent!
The journey was long and uncertain, and Xiao Yue keenly sensed the subtle changes in her surroundings. The temperature, this invisible element, was quietly rising, until eventually, even the lower-level cultivators among the group, such as Xiao Yanzi, Elder Mu Gu, and Elder Qiu Ling, had to resort to using their battle qi to resist it.

In contrast, Xiao Yue appeared calm and composed. Lightning flowed within her body, forming an unbreakable defense, making her unaffected by the high temperature. Her resistance to lightning and fire was far beyond what ordinary people could imagine. However, this scene undoubtedly indicated that they were not far from their destination.

The group continued speeding through this void, and another ten minutes passed in the blink of an eye.

Suddenly, a dazzling light burst forth from the depths of that distant, empty space. Its brilliance was like the blazing sun overhead, so intense it stung the eyes, yet one couldn't resist the urge to investigate.

"We've arrived! Everyone must be careful. If you do anything out of line, I will not tolerate it!" Qiu Ling's voice was as cold as ice. He paused, his sharp gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on Old Monster Mu Gu.

After saying that, Qiu Ling slowed down and slowly drifted towards the light. As the group gradually approached, the blinding light finally revealed its true form—an enormous dragon!

Silently perched in the void of the starry river, its body was so long that it seemed to stretch across the sky. Its eyes were closed, yet they could not conceal its nobility and majesty.

The dragon was surrounded by eerie, purplish-black flames that seemed capable of devouring everything, even distorting and warping the surrounding space. This scene was truly a wonder of the world, inspiring awe and a compelling desire to explore its secrets.

"This...this is the Three Thousand Burning Flames?"

Someone asked in a trembling voice, their voice filled with disbelief and shock.

Although they had only caught a fleeting glimpse of it during their wandering souls, the shock they felt now upon seeing it with their own eyes was far greater than before. Standing before the dragon, they felt like insignificant ants, small and helpless.

After a brief moment of shock, the others also came to their senses, exchanging bewildered glances, all secretly marveling at this astonishing scene.

Xiao Yue also looked at the enormous body of the Starry Sky Dragon, and her palms involuntarily became slightly warm. She glanced at the dragon mark on her palm without making a sound—it was the mark left by Zi Yan, and it was now slightly warm, as if there was some mysterious connection between it and the dragon.

"Hehe, Xiao Yue, I told you so, this big guy is my pet!" Zi Yan's voice came from the dragon seal.

Xiao Yue was speechless upon hearing this. This little girl had actually run in too. If she hadn't just scanned the area, she really wouldn't have noticed. The talents of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan are truly convenient.

"Everyone, what lies before us is the Three Thousand Burning Flames."

At this moment, Qiu Ling's voice rang out again. He solemnly warned, "But please note that it has been sealed for many years. You must try to subdue it with gentle means and do not disturb its slumber." As he spoke, his gaze fell on Elder Mu Gu again, clearly filled with wariness and distrust.

The old man Mu Gu sneered and did not respond to Qiu Ling's warning. Qiu Ling was too lazy to say anything more to him and instead turned his gentle gaze to the black-clad youth in the distance: "Xiao Yan, as the champion of this year's Pill Gathering, you should try it first."

As Qiu Ling finished speaking, everyone's attention turned to the black-clad youth carrying the Xuan Ruler. Faced with so many eyes, the youth couldn't help but scratch the back of his head in a slightly embarrassed manner.

Actually, his idea was to let others go forward and test the waters.

"Don't worry, go ahead."

Xiao Yue knew exactly what her younger brother was thinking, and couldn't help but chuckle as she spoke.

Having obtained his older sister's permission, Xiao Yan stopped dawdling. After all, even if the sky fell, his older sister would be there to hold it up!
And so... the boy, who had no idea what would happen next, swaggered toward the giant star dragon that lay across the star field.

"Stupid humans!"

As the boy's hair stood on end, the sleeping star dragon suddenly opened its eyes and spoke in cold human language, its voice full of mockery.

"Holy crap! The strange fire spoke!"

The boy was stunned. He had never seen anything like it before. Even the strange fire could speak! And it knew how to mock people. It was true that anything that lived long enough would become a spirit.

"Um, the reason I came here is actually to rescue you and set you free," the boy said, feeling incredibly hypocritical, so hypocritical that it gave him goosebumps.

"roll!"

Faced with Xiao Yan's "touching" words of righteousness, the mockery in the eyes of the Three Thousand Burning Flames intensified. This time, it did not waste any more words and spoke coldly!

Before the furtive young man could say anything more, a burst of purplish-black flames suddenly erupted from the fire dragon's body, sweeping over the young man and sending him flying!
As the purplish-black flames swept across the void like a raging torrent, the entire void seemed to be ignited. The intense heat distorted the surrounding space, and the sudden impact caused everyone present to change their expressions drastically, retreating hastily for fear of being affected by the terrifying flames.

"goose!"

A little girl in a purple dress, hiding in the void, laughed so hard she bent over.

Xiao Yue was speechless and fell silent. She truly hadn't expected her younger brother to walk past so brazenly, not even bothering to conceal the aura of the various strange flames emanating from him. Didn't he know that strange flames could sense each other?

"Cough, sis, this strange fire can talk, it's probably already become a spirit!" After a while, Xiao Yan flew back from a distance in a disheveled state, with a hint of embarrassment on his face. The boy coughed and looked at his older sister innocently.

He had actually seen talking strange fire before...

Damn it, these 3,006 flames are only ranked ninth. If that's the case, then all the future flames will probably be able to turn people directly!
(End of this chapter)