Fights Break Sphere: Purple Thunder Emperor

Chapter 367 Soul Void Child: I prefer sitting at a high place! (Supplement)

Beast realm.

Located in the southern part of the continent, although its area is smaller than that of Zhongzhou, it should not be underestimated.

The mountains here stretch endlessly, known as the Million Mountains, but everyone knows that the so-called 'million' is just a figure of speech, and the real number is far greater. No one knows exactly how many mountains there are in this region dominated by magical beast families.

Throughout the endless ages of the Dou Qi Continent, these mountains have buried countless powerful figures and treasures, waiting for a destined person to unlock them.

The Bone Mountain Range is a mountain range in the Beast Realm with a considerable reputation.

This place constantly emits a strange, cold energy that has no effect on humans, but is a good supplement for magical beasts, making this mountain range a favorite gathering place for many magical beasts.

At this moment, a figure wearing a black cloak stood on a hill, his aura emanating from him, causing the surrounding magical beasts to prostrate themselves on the ground, trembling in fear.

"Ugh"

A gust of cold wind swept by, bringing a chilling sensation. The curtains fluttered, and a face could be vaguely seen beneath them—it was none other than Venerable Feng of the Starfall Pavilion. He sighed softly.
"It's been more than half a year, and this mountain range has been almost completely searched, but there's still no trace of the ruins that Palace Master Xiao mentioned. Could it be..."

A faint light flashed from the storage ring on his hand, and an ancient map floated out, hovering in front of him, comparing it with the scene before him.

"Only this plain deep within the mountains in front of us hasn't been searched yet. If we can't find it here either..."

As he murmured, he waved his hand to put the map away, his brows furrowed as he looked ahead.

Before me lay a low-lying plain nestled among the mountains, a sea of ​​bones. As far as the eye could see, countless skeletons were piled up, some as large as mountains, others as small as blades of grass. Even though they had been dead for millions of years and their bones had decayed, they still exuded a faint yet powerful aura.

"I hope the place that Palace Master Xiao mentioned is right here."

After observing for a moment, Venerable Wind turned back to look north, his voice low and somber.

"Brother Chen, wait for me!"

After he finished speaking, the space rippled slowly, and the figure gradually disappeared.

The monster on the hill slowly got up, shook off the bone fragments on its body, and let out a series of whimpers, as if it was glad to have survived the ordeal.

The northern region of Zhongzhou.

Inside the Wuliang Hall of Zixiao Palace.

As if sensing something, the old doctor looked south, his eyes flashing with an inexplicable light.

"Teacher, teacher!"

Xiao Yan's voice interrupted Yao Lao's thoughts. He turned to look at his side and saw that Yao Lao had brought several people to his side at some point.

"Teacher, this is my father, my eldest brother, and my second eldest brother!"

Even though he knew that Yao Lao had known him for a long time, Xiao Yan still introduced him to Yao Lao one by one.

"Greetings, Master Yao!"

Xiao Zhan, Xiao Ding, and Xiao Li looked over at the three apothecaries, their faces filled with excitement, and hurriedly bowed respectfully.

They all now know that Xiao Yanzi's success today is inseparable from the old man in front of them, so they speak with great respect and gratitude.

After exchanging pleasantries, the group turned their attention to the slightly bored figure above them, who was resting his chin on his hand.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li looked at Xiao Bai with complex expressions, a mixture of excitement and a hint of awe.

Although he had long suspected that he was no ordinary person, he never expected that he would reach such heights in just a few years.

"Big brother, second brother, long time no see!"

Seeing Xiao Ding and Xiao Li looking over, Xiao Bai's eyes lit up. He lightly stroked his chin and smacked his lips.
"Tsk tsk. How come you're still just a Dou Huang? Little Yanzi is about to become a Dou Zun. Looks like you guys need to work harder!"

Xiao Ding shook his head and smiled bitterly, while Xiao Li's face darkened, and the slight awe he felt vanished instantly.

Damn it, his cultivation level has improved, but he's still the same bastard he used to be!

Every word hits right where it hurts!
Xiao Li gritted his teeth, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked, wishing he could rush up and punch that smug face.

“!!” Xiao Yan.

The old doctor shook his head slightly. He knew all about the grudges between these kids from their childhood. Xiao Bai really held a grudge.

Xiao Zhan smiled, knowing that this was because Xiao Bai was close to Xiao Yanzi and his two brothers.

Otherwise, given Xiao Bai's current status, most people wouldn't allow him to be treated this way.

"Ahem, Palace Master, I have something to report!" Xiao Zhan coughed lightly, stepped forward, and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Clan leader, please don't be so polite, just call me by my name!" Xiao Bai waved his hand.

"The etiquette cannot be revoked!"

Xiao Zhan shook his head. He understood the situation; the Xiao family was already enjoying too many benefits brought by Xiao Bai.

If he, as the clan leader, were to treat Xiao Bai too casually, some of the clansmen below would probably become arrogant and conceited in the palace.

Therefore, whether it was the former Shenxiao Alliance or the current Zixiao Palace, he always attached great importance to the rules and upheld Xiao Bai's authority.

Xiao Bai paused slightly, as if understanding Xiao Zhan's purpose. He nodded noncommittally, then a hint of curiosity appeared in his eyes as he asked in confusion:
"What does the clan leader want to say?"

Xiao Yan and the others also looked at their father, wondering what he wanted to say.

Xiao Zhan cleared his throat and recounted the strange events he had experienced at the Xiao family home more than a year ago.

"Memory replay. Coma?!"

Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically. He rushed to Xiao Zhan's side and began to check on his physical condition.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were also surprised and uncertain, as they had never heard their father mention this matter before.

The old apothecary frowned slightly. After listening to Xiao Zhan's account, he knew that someone had searched Xiao Zhan's soul. However, he had never seen such a powerful person before.

Even a soul at the peak of the Spirit Realm cannot perform such a detailed memory recall.

"Teacher, Brother Bai, please check Father quickly. Is there any potential for future problems?" Xiao Yan examined Father but couldn't find anything wrong, so he had no choice but to ask the two for help.

After examining the patient, the old apothecary shook his head slightly and said:

"His soul suffered some damage, but otherwise he was fine."

After speaking, he looked up. In terms of the soul realm, Xiao Bai was the most accomplished among everyone present. If anyone had any tricks up their sleeve, it would be him who was most likely to find them.

As soon as the old doctor finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on Xiao Bai. They noticed that the vertical line between his eyebrows had been glowing faintly at some point. After a moment, the faint light gradually dimmed, but his eyes were flashing with a strange light.

"Brother Bai?" Xiao Yan called out cautiously, his expression tense.

"Well"

Xiao Bai snapped out of his reverie, noticing the worried looks on everyone's faces, and shook his head slightly, saying:

"Don't worry, it's nothing serious. Just as Elder Yao said, it's just that my soul is a little damaged. I can take some medicine to replenish it!"

He knew in his heart that, apart from the Soul Clan, who else would do something like this, having a powerful soul searching Xiao Zhan's memories?

This time, however, they didn't capture Xiao Zhan. It seems they know from his memories that the Xiao family was completely unaware of the jade's disappearance, thus rendering it worthless.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ding and the others breathed a long sigh of relief. While Xiao Yan felt relieved, a surge of anger rose within him. He fixed his gaze on Xiao Bai and said in a deep voice:

"Brother Bai, you know who did it, right?"

He had noticed Xiao Bai's thoughtful expression earlier and understood that if anyone still knew the murderer, it could only be this mysterious Brother Bai in front of him.

"So what if you know?"

Seeing Xiao Yan's furious expression, Xiao Bai rolled his eyes and said calmly:
"He's just standing there, you can hit him all you want, but you can't hurt a single hair on his head!"

Those who can achieve this level are generally not even at the Heavenly Realm level; they must have precise control over their souls. And when it comes to precise control over the soul, one has to mention alchemists.

Soul Clan, Celestial Realm Soul, Alchemist.
With these clues put together, the identity of the person searching Xiao Zhan's memories becomes increasingly clear.

Hun Xuzi!
The chief alchemist of the Soul Clan, a Xuan Dan Grandmaster, and a Seven-Star Dou Sheng cultivator.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan clenched his fists so tightly they cracked, and his anger intensified.

Just as he was about to say, "Should we just let it go like this?", he suddenly felt a powerful force sealing his words. Although his mouth opened and closed, he couldn't make a sound.

Startled, she looked at Xiao Bai with a puzzled expression, wondering what he was up to.

Xiao Bai glanced at him and said slowly, "Those powerful people have their reasons for doing things. Although the clan leader was affected to some extent, fortunately his life is not in danger, which is already very merciful!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan, Xiao Ding, and Xiao Li didn't think much of it, but Yao Lao and Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Bai with disbelief.

Given this guy's vengeful nature, how could he say something like that?
Unbeknownst to the others, although Xiao Bai's expression was calm, his entire body was tense, giving off a chilling feeling as if his hair was standing on end.

"Hehehe, I knew I hadn't misjudged you. It was worth coming to find you as soon as my mission was over. You can appreciate my mercy, kid. I'm very pleased!"

A strange laugh suddenly echoed through the empty hall, causing everyone present to change their expressions drastically.

"who?!"

With a sharp shout, Yao Lao unleashed his soul power, protecting Xiao Zhan and the others behind him.

Xiao Yan's fighting spirit surged as he warily surveyed his surroundings.

At this moment, they finally understood why Xiao Bai had said those words; it turned out that he already knew that the person was right here.

"I wonder which senior has graced my Zixiao Palace with their presence? Please show yourself so that I, Xiao Bai, may extend my hospitality!"

Xiao Bai spoke solemnly, stood up, squinted at the void, and in his hand behind his back, he had somehow already grasped a jade slip.

From what he had just heard, he already knew who the person was, but he couldn't reveal their identity directly.

"Kid, I advise you not to crush that jade slip."

The space in the center of the hall suddenly distorted, and a black cloud emerged, spreading out at an astonishing speed. It then quickly contracted, condensing into a middle-aged man dressed in a black robe.

As soon as this person appeared, a low whimpering sound immediately filled the hall, as if countless souls were wailing.

A pair of deep black eyes looked at Xiao Bai, as if there were two vortexes within them that could devour souls. He glanced at the jade slip in Xiao Bai's hand, and a strong sense of apprehension appeared in his eyes.

However, as the clan leader's words echoed in his mind, he smiled faintly, the apprehension in his eyes lessening slightly, and his unhurried tone resonated throughout the hall:

"Even if Gu Yuan himself comes, I can destroy your Zixiao Palace before he arrives. Kid, do you want to take a gamble?"

Xiao Bai's eyes flickered for a moment, then he suddenly laughed and openly left a trace of his mind on the jade slip in front of him before putting it away.

"Senior is too kind. As the head of the clan, Uncle Gu is extremely busy. How could Xiao Bai possibly bother him?"

"Heh, at least you know what's good for you. I like people who know when to yield!"

The middle-aged man nodded slightly, appearing calm and collected, but in reality, he breathed a long sigh of relief.

If it were a powerhouse of another level, he could seal the space to ensure that the information could not be transmitted, but he couldn't stop the jade slip made by Gu Yuan at that level.

He wasn't lying. He could indeed kill everyone in Zixiao Palace before Gu Yuan arrived, but he would also be in danger. If he wasn't careful, Gu Yuan might slap him, and even if he didn't die, he would be seriously injured.

The clan's plan has already begun, and he cannot afford to make any mistakes at this time, nor can he arouse the suspicion of the ancient clan.

Xiao Bai dared not gamble, and neither did he!

Damn it, I didn't expect this kid to have Gu Yuan's jade slip!

According to the information obtained by the Soul Hall, he did not go to the ancient clan and should not have met Gu Yuan yet. Could it be that Gu Yuan's daughter gave it to him?

Sure enough, Gu Yuan's little cotton-padded jacket is leaky!

"Please sit down, senior!" Xiao Bai waved his hand to place a chair on the table in front of him, his tone neither humble nor arrogant.

He was prepared for the arrival of a powerful figure from the Soul Palace, or rather, the Soul Clan, but he was somewhat surprised that Soul Void Master would come in person.

"I prefer to sit in a high place!"

Hun Xuzi glanced at the chairs he had placed there, waved his hand, and a vast expanse of black mist surged out, condensing into a throne in the void. He turned around, sat down, and looked down at the crowd below.

“!!” Xiao Bai.

You are awesome!
If I can't beat you, I have nothing to say.

When my cultivation surpasses yours one day, I'll show you what it means to step forward with your left foot first—it's always wrong!

Xiao Bai's smile remained unchanged, showing no sign of anything amiss.

Below, the members of the Xiao family exchanged glances, somewhat at a loss. They all knew Xiao Bai to some extent, and the person who could be treated this way by him could not be an ordinary expert.
Xiao Yan, in particular, learned from their conversation that this was the murderer who killed his father, and he finally understood why Brother Bai had 'silenced' him earlier.

"I never imagined that the mighty Xiao clan would have to rely on someone without Xiao clan blood to rise to power!"

Hun Xuzi glanced at the group, his gaze lingering on Xiao Yan for a moment before a strange light flickered in his eyes. He then reached out and beckoned.

One after another, strange flames flew out from Xiao Yan's body. In an instant, four strange flames floated in front of Hun Xuzi, and the temperature inside the hall rose sharply.

Xiao Yan's face suddenly turned pale, and his aura rapidly weakened.

"Xiao Yan!"

“Little Yanzi!” X3.

Xiao Zhan and the others' expressions changed drastically, and Yao Lao's eyes flashed with anger. A surge of soul power emerged, supporting the swaying Xiao Yan.

Looking at Xiao Yan, whose eyes were bloodshot, the group felt both angry and helpless.

Moreover, from Xiao Bai's attitude, they knew that even he was wary of this person, so they dared not show their anger at all, feeling extremely frustrated.

Hun Xuzi didn't care what these ants thought. Yao Lao's actions caught his attention. His gaze fell on him, a strange light flashed in his eyes, and the wails of the soul on his body became even louder.

The old doctor felt a tremor in his heart, and for a moment he felt as if his soul was about to fly towards him involuntarily.

"May I ask your honorable name, senior? Is there anything I can do for you during your visit to Zixiao Palace?"

Xiao Bai spoke at the right moment, interrupting Hun Xuzi's restless actions. He glanced at Xiao Yan, his eyes darkening slightly, but quickly regained their composure, his gaze becoming even more profound.

How utterly unscrupulous!

(End of this chapter)