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

At the entrance to that ancient and secluded ruin, inside the main hall, the light was dim and yellow, as if time had stood still.

Xiao Yue's gaze pierced through the dust of time and landed on Zi Yan, her tone carrying a barely perceptible chuckle: "Zi Yan, the journey ahead, the search for those legendary rare treasures, is now entrusted to you."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan's lips curled into a sly smile. "A piece of cake, just watch me."

The little girl chuckled, her words brimming with confidence. As a descendant of the Ancient Dragon of the Void, her sensitivity to spiritual treasures in the world was like instinct. Coupled with her unique understanding of the laws of space, she was able to search for treasures with ease, far surpassing ordinary people.

With a soft laugh from Zi Yan, Xiao Yue moved slightly, skimming across the ground like a ghost, leaving a blurry shadow, and sped towards the distant plaza.

Little Fairy Doctor and the others followed closely behind, their figures weaving through the passage like shooting stars streaking across the night sky, arriving in an instant.

The square was bustling with noise, as various forces had already gathered there. Powerful figures from the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, Ice River Valley, and Heavenly Nether Sect stood in large numbers, and the air was filled with tension and unease.

The passage wasn't too long. At Xiao Yue's speed, it took about a few minutes for them to appear on the square. The arrival of Xiao Yue and her group was like a pebble thrown into a lake, creating ripples and attracting everyone's attention.

At the same time, she also discovered that quite a few people had already arrived at the square. Most of these people were among the first to rush in, including forces such as the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, Ice River Valley, and Heavenly Nether Sect.

The sudden appearance of Xiao Yue and her group also attracted the attention of everyone in the square.

……

At this time,

Xiao Yue suddenly noticed a cold gaze directed at her. She raised an eyebrow, shifted her gaze, and then fixed it on the source of the cold gaze.

"People of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan?"

Xiao Yue looked over with great interest.

On one of the mountain peaks, clouds and mist swirled, as if a secret hidden in a fairyland was being concealed.

Amidst the commotion, Xiao Yue's senses were exceptionally sharp. She caught a cold gaze from the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, like a winter wind that pierced to the bone.

She slowly raised her head, her gaze passing through the crowd before finally settling on a woman dressed in a red dress. The woman possessed a noble air, and her phoenix-shaped hair bun added to her majesty. She was none other than a top member of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, whose cultivation had reached the peak of the Ninth Rank Dou Zun, inspiring awe in all who beheld her.

"It's really a narrow road for enemies."

Xiao Yue pondered to herself, but a playful smile appeared on her lips.

She knew that this beautiful woman in the red dress harbored great hostility towards her, and might even see her as a stumbling block to washing away the shame and restoring the glory of the Phoenix Clan.

But who is Xiao Yue? How could she be easily intimidated by this killing intent?

Just as she was about to look away and continue observing her surroundings, a familiar yet complex figure came into her view—Feng Qing'er.

The young princess of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan was standing at the front of the procession. Although her appearance was beautiful and refined, her eyes concealed deep worry and struggle.

Her gaze met Xiao Yue's, and an indescribable emotion welled up within her—a mixture of fear and resentment.

The Heavenly Phoenix Clan stood proudly atop it, shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight. Every feather contained ancient and powerful energy. They stood or sat, each with a different posture, but all exuded the pride and nobility of a royal family of the demon beast realm.

Feng Qing'er, a standout among the younger generation of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, was standing at the front of the line. Her face was beautiful and refined, but her eyes flickered with complex emotions.

Surrounding Feng Qing'er were a large group of people, including the Feng Lei Pavilion group. At this moment, the group had clearly noticed Xiao Yue and the others, and their eyes flashed with a cold light.

The owner of the cold gaze just now was a woman from the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, dressed in a red dress. Her noble temperament made ordinary people dare not look directly at her, and her phoenix-shaped hair bun added to her noble air.

At the peak of the Ninth Revolution Dou Zun realm, it seems that this beauty in the red dress must be the one with the highest cultivation level present!
It seems that he is Feng Qing'er's elder?
When Xiao Yue's gaze pierced through the crowd and landed precisely on her, Feng Qing'er felt an indescribable chill rise in her heart—a tremor that originated from the depths of her soul.

Her face turned pale instantly, and she quickly lowered her head. Unbearable images from the past involuntarily surfaced in her mind. She had been conquered by Xiao Yue with absolute power and forced to submit to her. The humiliation and powerlessness she felt still haunted her.

"Qing'er!"

A stern rebuke suddenly rang out, interrupting Feng Qing'er's thoughts.

She snapped back to her senses and saw the woman in red staring at her with displeasure, her sharp eyes seemingly able to see into people's hearts, her authority unquestionable.

"Auntie, I..."

Feng Qing'er hesitated, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She wanted to explain, but didn't know where to begin, so she could only lower her head and try to calm herself down.

"How can you be so disrespectful as a citizen of my Heavenly Phoenix Clan?" Huang Li snorted coldly, her gaze turning icy as she looked in Xiao Yue's direction.

"This is the woman who publicly subdued my Phoenix Clan and humiliated them by making them her mount? Hmph, very well indeed. Once you enter this ancient ruin, death is inevitable. If we die in this ancient ruin, even the ancient clans cannot blame my Phoenix Clan!"

An elder from the Demon Phoenix Clan standing nearby also spoke up.

“That’s right. Now all sorts of people gather here. Once we enter the ruins, if there’s an opportunity, we might be able to make a move. As long as we do it discreetly, even the ancient clans won’t be able to find out.” A hint of killing intent flickered across the faces of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan members.

For thousands of years, their Heavenly Phoenix Clan has never been controlled by anyone, nor will they allow any stain to exist. This trip to the ruins is the time to wash away the shame and restore the Phoenix Clan's prestige!

Only Feng Qing'er was pale, with a hint of worry and fear in her eyes.

……

……

Xiao Yue glanced at the cold gaze emanating from the red-clad beauty of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, then chuckled and looked away. As for Feng Qing'er?
Xiao Yue didn't really care. So what if she escaped while she was trapped in the star field last time? She could just catch her again next time.

Since this little phoenix has been branded with her slave mark, she will be her female slave and mount for life, with no way to escape...

Hmm... After catching it, it needs to be properly punished and disciplined for a while. After all, going home without its master's permission is not how a mount should behave.

Of course, Xiao Yue also sensed the intense hostility emanating from the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, especially the gaze of the woman in red, which was like a sharp, icy blade, sending chills down her spine. However, a faint smile played on her lips, and her eyes showed no fear whatsoever.

With Xiao Yue's current strength, she is almost certain of victory, unless she encounters a few exceptional half-saints.
Shifting her gaze from Feng Qing'er and the others, Xiao Yue looked around, her expression becoming slightly more interesting. Among these various forces from all directions in Zhongzhou, she recognized many familiar faces, and among them, quite a few had significant grudges against her.
"Wind and Thunder Pavilion, Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, Ice River Valley, Xuanming Sect."

Xiao Yue's gaze swept over the forces that were all hostile to her, and she couldn't help but shake her head. This time, she had truly entered the enemy's lair.

Despite this, Xiao Yue ignored these gazes. Her gaze stopped at the end of the plaza as soon as she stepped into it. There was an extremely heavy stone door, and in front of the door, ten bodies as straight as spears stood there unchanged for thousands of years. These bodies had brilliant silver skin, empty eyes, and expressionless faces, like ancient corpses.

"Earth Demon Puppet?"

Xiao Yue's voice carried a hint of doubt as she stared intently at the desiccated corpses before her, which seemed to have emerged from the underworld.

They stand silently, yet exude a power that chills the heart.

Outside the stone gate, the puppets shone with a dazzling silver luster, like the brightest stars in the night sky, yet this also revealed the truth that they were still at the level of earth demon puppets.

According to Xiao Yue's estimation, the strength of these ten earth demon puppets has already reached the peak of the Dou Zong level, which is enough to attract attention even in the Central State where there are many powerful people.

However, faced with the swarm of powerful figures from the Central Plains, they seemed somewhat powerless and even pale in comparison.

"It seems that the real ruins are located behind this stone gate." Little Fairy Doctor parted her lips slightly, her voice gentle yet firm.

Her gaze pierced through the heavy stone door, as if she could already see the endless secrets hidden behind it.

"Indeed."

Xiao Yue nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping over the puppets. She already had a plan in mind. The stone door was tightly closed, and the spatial fluctuations faintly emanating from it clearly indicated that it could not be opened by brute force. Therefore, the method to open it was likely hidden among these ten puppets.

"Let's just wait and see. Someone will naturally handle this." Zi Yan yawned, a sly glint in her eyes.

The little girl's words were soft, but they fell right into Xiao Yue's ears, making her unable to suppress a smile.

Finally, Xiao Yue and the others stood in a secluded corner of the square, quietly observing the commotion.

As time passed, the whispers among the crowd gradually subsided, and an old man in gray robes slowly stepped out. His aura was as vast as the sea, clearly indicating that he was a Dou Zun powerhouse.

However, Xiao Yue and the others could easily see that this old man was only a one-star Dou Zun, and was still far from being a true powerhouse.

The sect to which the gray-robed elder belonged was an unknown to Xiao Yue and the others.

However, the Central Plains is vast and full of hidden talents. It should be known that some low-profile forces often possess strength no less than those in the open. Therefore, the many forces present did not pay much attention to the old man.

Led by the old man, the crowd slowly approached the stone gate.

However, just as they stepped into the area within ten feet of the stone gate, the previously still earth demon puppets suddenly came to life.

Their bones creaked and groaned, and their cold, empty gazes instantly locked onto the gray-robed elder. Then, silver light surged, and ten dazzling spears materialized in their hands, striking the elder with lightning speed and a sharp gust of wind.

"You think a mere few puppets can stop me?"

The gray-robed elder snorted coldly, his figure transforming into a blur as he charged directly into the group of puppets. His fighting technique was strange; his fist imprints were like the wind, and each punch was accompanied by a surge of vast fighting energy, causing the puppets to be shaken and forced to retreat repeatedly.

However, even with such an advantage, the gray-robed elder could not easily secure a victory. He quickly discovered that although these earth demon puppets were not as strong as him, they were numerous and well-coordinated. Although they were forced to retreat under his attacks, they maintained a certain offensive momentum and rhythm.

Just then, the situation on the field suddenly changed. As if receiving some kind of command, the ten earth demon puppets simultaneously stopped and let out a low roar.

The silver light on their bodies began to flicker and gradually converged into streams of energy resembling silver snakes. This energy surged out of their bodies and tightly connected them to form a circular, cyclical formation.

"Roar!"

The leading earth demon puppet roared again, and the silver light on its body began to diminish, while wisps of golden light gradually emerged. Moments later, the golden light completely replaced the silver, and it completed its astonishing evolution from an earth demon puppet to a celestial demon puppet!
This scene shocked everyone present!
How difficult is it for an Earth Demon Puppet to evolve into a Heaven Demon Puppet? Yet these Earth Demon Puppets accomplished this feat in a mere instant, undoubtedly due to the immense power bestowed upon them by the formation left behind by the Battle Saint!
"These ten Heavenly Demon Puppets, along with that strange formation, are enough to contend with a two-star Dou Zun. This old man is in trouble," the little girl Zi Yan muttered to herself.

Just as she said, the evolved Heavenly Demon Puppet's strength increased greatly. With a stomp of its foot, cracks spread across the ground, and its figure appeared in front of the gray-robed old man like a ghost. Its golden fist, carrying the power to destroy the world, slammed out fiercely!
Faced with this sudden attack, the gray-robed elder, despite his best efforts, was still shaken so badly that a muffled groan escaped his throat and a trace of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth. He staggered backward, clearly seriously injured.

After succeeding, the Heavenly Demon Puppet did not pursue further but instead flashed back outside the stone gate. The golden light dissipated, and it transformed once more into an Earth Demon Puppet, silently guarding the gate leading to the ruins.

The sudden turn of events caused everyone's expression to change. They knew that while ten Earth Demon Puppets at the peak of the Dou Zong level were powerful, they were not enough to instill fear in them. However, this Heavenly Demon Puppets, whose strength reached the level of a two-star Dou Zun, made them wary.

Most importantly, the power of these things can evolve!

If this thing continues to evolve, without the sense of pain, it will be like a tireless killing machine, unstoppable once it's started!

An awkward silence fell over the square.

Everyone wanted to enter the ruins to explore the unknown treasures, but no one was willing to fight to the death with these powerful puppets, since everyone here wanted to preserve their strength.

Everyone wants to reap the rewards without sowing; no one is willing to pay a high price for an unknown outcome.

(End of this chapter)