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

As time passed, the ten puppets disappeared, and the silent stone gate, under the watchful eyes of various forces in Zhongzhou, finally emitted a series of faint and ancient mechanical sounds, as if a sleeping giant beast was slowly awakening.

A thin crack gradually appeared along the edge of the heavy stone door, like a door to time slowly opening, releasing a desolate aura that made people's hearts tremble. It was a call from ancient times, which made everyone present solemn and awe-inspiring.

Sensing the movement at the stone gate, Xiao Yue moved slightly, taking a few steps back as light as a swallow, and then quietly returned to her original position. This action drew criticism from many people who thought she was extremely cunning and obviously unwilling to be the first explorer to step into the unknown ruins.

However, Xiao Yue had her own plans; she was well aware of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan's intentions.

As the stone gate opened completely, the ear-piercing sound of the mechanism finally ceased. The powerful states of Zhongzhou looked at each other, but none dared to take a step forward easily.

at this time,

Powerful figures from all over the Central Plains continued to arrive at the perimeter of the ruins. They were all explorers who had discovered the secrets of the Fire Dao. As time went by, the crowd became more and more dense, and the air was filled with a tense yet expectant atmosphere.

Finally, someone couldn't suppress their impulse and cautiously stepped into the stone gate. Fortunately, nothing unusual happened.

see,

Xiao Yue smiled faintly, and then her figure instantly transformed into a silver-purple lightning bolt, rushing straight into the depths of the ruins. The doctor and the others followed closely behind, passing through the stone gate in the blink of an eye.

What comes into view is a magnificent palace, so large that it is breathtaking. In this palace, everyone seems so small, like a speck of dust.

The main hall was surrounded by deep corridors that meandered and led to unknown destinations. By this time, many powerful forces and individuals had already entered, each tacitly choosing different passages.

"Zi Yan, can you sense it?"

Xiao Yue frowned and asked Zi Yan beside her, "Acting blindly will only waste time and energy."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan twitched her nostrils slightly, as if she had caught a faint scent: "I can smell a trace of the fragrance of rare herbs, but it's very faint."

Hearing this, Xiao Yue nodded: "Okay, we'll go with you."

The young girl readily agreed, and after quickly determining the direction, she led everyone towards a passage on the left side of the main hall.

The passage was exceptionally wide, and the group flew through it like birds soaring through the forest. Along the way, they encountered many powerful individuals who had come to search for treasure, but they maintained a tacit distance from each other and no conflict occurred.

Occasionally, some pavilions would appear on both sides of the passageway. They were either simple and elegant or dilapidated. Whenever this happened, groups of people like bandits would swarm up and turn the pavilions upside down.

Although this behavior is quite barbaric, occasionally some people will obtain some martial arts manuals or fighting skills as a result. However, most of these gains are of low quality and are unlikely to cause a real sensation.

Although Xiao Yue and her group occasionally ventured into a few pavilions, they still failed to find anything of value, since the real treasures were often hidden deeper inside.

After nearly fifteen minutes of flight, Zi Yan finally stopped. Not far in front of her, an ancient stone gate stood quietly, covered with thick moss, as if telling the story of the vicissitudes of time.

Zi Yan pointed to the stone door and said, "The aura of spiritual herbs here is the most concentrated. It should be a place where spiritual herbs are stored. I just don't know if they can still remain the same after so many years."

Xiao Yue shook her head upon hearing this: "A Dou Sheng expert possesses extraordinary abilities and should have a way to preserve these rare herbs."

As she spoke, she walked to the stone door, carefully inspected it, and only after confirming that there were no traps did she forcefully push open the heavy stone door.

"Rumble--"

With a deep sound, the stone door slowly opened, and a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out, instantly filling the entire space.

The rich and pure aroma of the medicine invigorated everyone, but just as the stone door was fully opened, a dazzling light burst forth from within, stinging everyone's eyes.

Little Fairy Doctor and her companions quickly retreated a few steps, rapidly circulating their internal fighting spirit to prepare for any potential dangers. As the light gradually faded, they opened their eyes again and saw that behind the stone door was not the stone chamber or cave they had imagined, but a lush forest—an ancient forest entirely constructed from rare and precious medicinal herbs!
"It's yet another small world!"

Looking at the breathtaking forest before her, Little Fairy Doctor couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

This forest is teeming with all kinds of rare and precious medicinal herbs, the quality and quantity of which far exceed everyone's imagination. Compared with the natural treasures here, the ones they had seen before were simply insignificant.

Xiao Yue was also slightly taken aback by the scene before her. She quickly came to her senses, led everyone into this hidden little world, and then sealed the spatial stone gate of the little world with her backhand.

"So many medicinal herbs and fruits!!"

Zi Yan's eyes sparkled like the brightest stars in the night sky, and a trickle of saliva unconsciously flowed from the corner of her mouth.

The little girl leaped up, revealing her little tiger teeth, and pounced on the lingzhi mushroom cluster enveloped in rich energy. She grabbed the lingzhi mushroom containing endless vitality and popped it into her mouth without hesitation, slurping it down in a big, enthusiastic gulp.

These rare herbs, refined over time, are incredibly rich in energy, making them a divine gift for Zi Yan. Although they lack the flavor of Xiao Yue's carefully crafted recipe, their surging energy is enough to make her forget all the regrets in terms of taste.

"Let's go, the best stuff is yet to come."

Xiao Yue smiled.

Little Fairy Doctor and the others nodded, then picked up Zi Yan, who was stubbornly refusing to move from the pile of spiritual herbs, and followed Xiao Yue into the ancient forest.
Within this small world of ruins, a strange fragrance filled the air, and a light mist swirled around, creating a scene resembling a fairyland.

Occasionally, spirit beasts would wander among them, adding a touch of life to this tranquil scene. Of course, beneath this seemingly peaceful surface, countless powerful magical beasts were also hidden.

After all, countless years have passed, and no one knows that this ancient little world still hides and nurtures many powerful ferocious beasts.

“I sense something unusual. Most of the magical beasts here possess ancient bloodlines and are incredibly powerful. If we encounter them, it will likely be a fierce battle,” Zi Yan said.

As an ancient dragon from the void, she has the right to speak on this matter.

The group then traversed the dense forest at an extremely fast pace, yet even so, they could not glimpse the edge of the forest. This was enough to prove the grand scale of the ancient Battle Saint's work, which was truly breathtaking.

Along the way, they repeatedly sensed the ferocious aura of magical beasts, and on several occasions, enormous beasts even swept past them. However, whenever this happened, the faint dragon's might emanating from Zi Yan would deter the beasts, preventing them from easily provoking them. This made their journey much smoother than expected.

However, just when everyone thought they could proceed smoothly, Xiao Yue suddenly stopped. She turned her head to look north, her brows furrowed.

Seeing this, Little Fairy Doctor quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

"Someone has come in, and quite a few of them," Xiao Yue said in a deep voice. Upon hearing this, Little Fairy Doctor frowned slightly: "Could it be that they also discovered the stone door?"

Xiao Yue shook her head: "No, I sealed that entrance. No one could possibly know that they came in from another direction. It seems that there is more than one entrance to this ancient small world than the one we know."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked surprised.

Just then, Zi Yan suddenly stopped, a look of surprise appearing on her face: "I sensed it! There must be some amazing spiritual herbs and fruits ahead, hehe!!"

After saying that, she lightly touched the branches with her toes, and her figure transformed into a streak of light, rushing into the depths of the forest.

Seeing this, Xiao Yue and the others had no choice but to follow, traversing through the forest, the sound of wind breaking echoing endlessly.

After a rapid journey, Zi Yan finally stopped on a huge ancient tree. Her eyes were fixed on the front, as if she had discovered some incredible treasure.

Xiao Yue and the others quickly followed. When they looked in the direction Zi Yan was looking, they saw a crystal-clear lake in front of them, with a piece of land floating in the center of the lake, like a small island in the middle of the lake.

On that small island, there grows a peculiarly shaped tree. The tree is entirely grayish-silver, and its branches intertwine like vines, outlining a strange arc. From a distance, the tree's posture is somewhat similar to that of a pregnant woman.

Within the "belly" formed by the layers of branches, a faint golden light emanates, making it appear mysterious and unpredictable.

"This is actually... the Soul Infant Demon Tree?"

A look of surprise flashed in Xiao Yue's eyes.

She had heard Yao Chen mention this spiritual root of heaven and earth; it was one of the ten most recognized spiritual roots in the world. Although it ranked last, it had immeasurable benefits for one's original soul, and there were even rumors that it could help one's soul realm cross the chasm and reach an unprecedented height.

Just as Little Fairy Doctor was also attracted by the Soul Infant Demon Fruit, her gaze wandering over it, she caught sight of Zi Yan beside her, her eyes flashing with an unusual light as she stared blankly into the depths of the forest.

A question arose in Little Fairy Doctor's mind, and she asked softly, "Zi Yan, what's wrong?"

Zi Yan's voice was tinged with a hint of disorientation: "Something is calling to me from that direction."

Her eyes held both confusion and bewilderment, a feeling that seemed to resonate deep within her blood.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yue's gaze sharpened, and she looked in the direction Zi Yan pointed. She saw an endless forest, but there was nothing unusual about it.

But she knew that Zi Yan, as a descendant of the Primordial Void Dragon, possessed a mysterious and powerful bloodline that even Yao Lao might not be able to fully comprehend. The call that Zi Yan felt might only be able to be perceived by her alone.

"Let's go take a look," Xiao Yue said.

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan smiled, lightly touched the ground with her toes, and transformed into a streak of light, rushing headlong into the depths of the forest.

Xiao Yue and the others followed closely behind, the aura of the surrounding magical beasts growing increasingly ferocious, as if they were about to unleash astonishing power at any moment.

"The aura around here... has completely vanished."

After traveling tens of thousands of miles, Little Fairy Doctor suddenly stopped and said in a low voice.

Her keen senses detected the subtle changes in her surroundings; the previously menacing aura vanished without a trace, as if evaporated.

Xiao Yue frowned, and after a moment's senses, she realized that, just as Little Fairy Doctor had said, this situation was definitely not ordinary.

Mu Qingluan, Elder Hu, Venerable Tianhuo, and the others also had solemn expressions, their vigilance evident in their words. In this ancient forest fraught with danger, any slight mistake could lead to utter destruction.

"Don't worry, this is already the core area of ​​the ancient forest," Zi Yan said softly. At this moment, she seemed to have changed from her usual carefree demeanor and became somewhat quiet.

The little girl's eyes were fixed on the seemingly ordinary flat land in front of her, where the grass was lush and green, but it hid a secret that no one knew.

Zi Yan gracefully floated down from the tree trunk and slowly took a few steps forward.

Her small hand slowly stretched out, as if to touch the void. Just as her fingers were about to touch the void half a foot away, a dazzling golden light suddenly appeared out of thin air.

The golden light was shaped like an inverted bowl, round at the top and wide at the bottom, covering an area of ​​several dozen feet. Although it was dazzling, it was not blinding. It was concealed by layers of trees and could not be detected unless one got close.

Xiao Yue stared at the sudden appearance of the golden light shield, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"what is this?"

Little Fairy Doctor asked curiously.

She felt an indescribable sense of oppression from the golden light shield, as if some powerful force was sealed within it.

Zi Yan gently stroked the surface of the light barrier with her small hand, a faint sadness appearing on her face: "This is a Beast Spirit Barrier, which can only be formed by extremely powerful magical beasts at the moment of their death. Its appearance means that a powerful magical beast once perished here."

After that, the little girl fell silent. She understood that the appearance of this beast spirit shield was inextricably linked to the call within her bloodline.

Since it can summon me here, its master is very likely also a member of the Primordial Void Dragon clan.

“No… This Beast Spirit Shield not only contains the aura of the Primordial Void Dragon, but also seems to contain a trace of… the scent of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan! But this scent is purer than that of the current Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan. Could it be that an ancient Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan powerhouse is buried here?” Suddenly, Zi Yan said with a frown.

"Just open it and you'll know," Xiao Yue said.

Zi Yan nodded slightly. Since she had already come here, she had to find out the truth no matter what.

She bit her slender, jade-like finger, and a wisp of golden blood welled up at her fingertip. She gently touched the beast spirit shield with her fingertip and then slowly drew a noble purple-gold bloodstain.

As the golden bloodstains appeared, the Beast Spirit Shield began to fluctuate rapidly. Amidst the radiant golden light, a crack slowly tore open, as if a gateway to another world had been opened to the world.

"Let's go..."

Zi Yan's voice carried a hint of anticipation mixed with sadness as she spoke, and then she stepped into the golden rift first. (End of Chapter)