People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 232 Beast Realm, Ancient Ruins

After quickly adapting to his surge in strength, Chen Xiao put away the Dragon Emperor Ancient Armor and stood up.

"Thank you, Uncle!"

His meteoric rise from a two-star Dou Zun to a five-star Dou Zun gave him yet another means of survival; this gift was truly immense.

This trip to Northwest China was more rewarding than I had imagined!
"Enough with the pleasantries. Now that you're awake, prepare to depart. Qingshan will cooperate fully with you. I have only one request: the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit must be obtained!"

The old Dragon Emperor waved his hand and said solemnly.

The Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit is something even the old Dragon Emperor cannot ignore. As long as one obtains it, Zi Yan can rapidly increase her strength without any hidden dangers.

Otherwise, even if he personally intervened, it wouldn't be easy for Zi Yan to reach the level of suppressing the three Dragon Kings in a short period of time.

"Uncle, rest assured, we will definitely obtain the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit!"

"Yes, go ahead, and come back soon. As for the rest, I have already told Ziyan and Qingshan."

With a flick of his sleeve, the old Dragon Emperor sent the three of them floating out of the strange space.

It wasn't until they emerged from the underground of Canaan Academy that Chen Xiao learned from Zi Yan that they had actually been inside for a full half-month.

Outside the Tianfen Refining Qi Tower.

Sensing the aura deliberately emitted by the three, Su Qian rushed over immediately.

"Old Su, we have important business to attend to in the Beast Realm. We'll come to see you again next time."

Eager to reach the ancient ruins, Zi Yan didn't exchange many pleasantries and took the initiative to say goodbye.

Seeing Zi Yan's serious expression, Su Qian nodded with a smile.

"You've all grown up now, and there's nothing I can do to help you now. All I can say is, take care on your journey."

"Take care, Elder. Also, let Qinghuan and Xingyao know when they finish their cultivation."

Chen Xiao and Zi Yan said a brief goodbye. Although Elder Qingshan did not speak, he clasped his hands in a fist salute.

For a Dou Sheng powerhouse to be so polite to a Dou Zong is already an extremely respectful gesture.

This is also thanks to Su Qian's past care for Zi Yan.

...

On his way back to Zhongzhou from the Northwest, Chen Xiao made a detour to Qifeng Mountain.

"Pavilion Master."

As he stepped out of the spatial passage, Venerable Tianhuo, who happened to be in the square, immediately came to greet him.

"Hmm, Qinglin is back?" Chen Xiao asked, sensing the surging heat emanating from the backyard.

"They've returned. The ladies are all over there now."

"Okay, go ahead and get busy. Take this time to get yourself in good shape, and when I come back, you'll be able to revive."

Chen Xiao gave the instructions, and without waiting for Venerable Tianhuo's stunned expression, he led Zi Yan to the backyard.

As for Elder Qingshan, he had already left when he arrived, saying that he would call back Hei Qing outside so that he could formally pay his respects to His Majesty the Dragon Emperor.

In the backyard.

As soon as Chen Xiao and Zi Yan arrived, they were hit by a wave of heat.

The source of this heatwave was none other than Cao Ying, who was sitting cross-legged in the courtyard.

Her eyes were closed, her pretty face was slightly flushed, and her hands were in a cultivation gesture. She sat there like a human volcano, and the temperature around her rose by an unknown number of degrees.

Besides Cao Ying, there were several other figures in the courtyard.

Cai Lin, holding Yao Yao, Little Fairy Doctor, and Qing Lin, who had just returned from the Beast Realm.

"Daddy~"

Meeting their gazes, Chen Xiao chuckled and nodded, taking his daughter from Cai Lin's arms while sensing Cao Ying's condition.

"Ying'er's refining process is on track and will be successful soon."

When Chen Xiao noticed the commotion in the backyard upon his return, he had some vague suspicions.

Now, sure enough, Cao Ying has already begun refining the fourth type of strange fire!
The ranking of the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire is too low. With Cao Ying's current strength and experience, it would be difficult for her to fail in refining it, not to mention that she has Qinglin Little Fairy Doctor and others protecting her.

Therefore, Chen Xiao was not in a hurry at all from the very beginning.

Cai Lin and the other girls all nodded. They had witnessed Cao Ying's entire process of refining the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire and were even more aware of the change in Cao Ying's condition.

"Zi Yan, you and your father..."

Upon hearing Cai Lin's question, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin also looked at Zi Yan.

Zi Yan teased Yao Yao in Chen Xiao's arms and said with a smile, "I've met him. The old man is quite pitiful, so I reluctantly acknowledged him."

Upon hearing this, the girls all smiled gently.

Based on their understanding of Zi Yan, this process is probably not that simple.

However, it's good that they've recognized each other.

As the group's darlings, they were all genuinely happy for Zi Yan when things turned out well.

After they chatted for a while, Chen Xiao finally spoke.

“Ying’er needs a little more time to finish, so I won’t wait for her. Zi Yan and I are going to the Beast Domain. Qing Lin, you come with us. Xian’er will stay at Zi Xiao Pavilion.”

Regardless of whether there is a threat, it is always necessary to keep a strong person in charge.

Moreover, this trip to the ancient ruins isn't for fighting.

With Elder Qingshan accompanying them, there is little chance of danger along the way.

Bringing Qinglin along was simply to have more manpower, making it easier to search ancient ruins.

Fortunately, there were still people in Qinglin's Three Flower Pupils space, so bringing her along was equivalent to bringing a small team.

Cai Lin had long been aware of Chen Xiao's plans, so she wasn't surprised at this moment.

Qinglin and Little Fairy Doctor nodded in agreement, without any objection.

Chen Xiao didn't stay long; after spending half a day with them, he decided to set off.

When they arrived at the plaza below the Thunder Tower, Elder Qingshan was taking a nap with his eyes closed, while Hei Qing and Venerable Haibo Dongtianhuo were chatting together.

"Black Steel pays respects to His Majesty the Dragon Emperor!"

Upon catching sight of Zi Yan out of the corner of his eye, Hei Qing immediately stopped talking, stood up, and bowed respectfully.

Zi Yan has become the new Dragon Emperor; he has already heard it from Elder Qingshan.

Our attitude should naturally change accordingly.

"Uncle Hei, have you found any clues?"

Zi Yan was still somewhat unaccustomed to the change in her status, but she was trying her best to adapt. After helping Hei Qing up, she asked him.

She was asking about the Tianbei Ruins.

"Not yet. Tianbei is quite a large area. Your Majesty, you can just call me Hei Qing from now on."

Hei Qing scratched his head, not daring to accept Zi Yan's address.

Zi Yan nodded slightly, not finding it surprising.

"Then you can continue your search. From now on, you will be in full charge of this matter."

Hei Qing's smile froze, but he could only reluctantly agree. In truth, he also longed to see what the legendary Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit looked like.

“Brother Hei Qing, finding the ruins isn’t something that can be done overnight. There’s no need to rush. Take your time. When we return, you can come with us to see the Old Dragon Emperor,” Chen Xiao said.

He already knew that the old Dragon Emperor had instructed Zi Yan and Elder Qingshan not to publicly seek out information about him.

However, Hei Qing knew about this from the beginning, so there was no need to hide it from him.

"Really?! Then come back soon!"

Trembling hands and an excited heart—it's quite a contrast to see such a large man like this.

Chen Xiao smiled and nodded, not saying anything more to him, and looked at Elder Qingshan, who had already stood up.

"Elder, let's set off."

Elder Qingshan was more than happy to see this happen. Without the slightest hesitation, he tore open the space in front of him and stepped into it first.

Chen Xiao, Zi Yan, and Qing Lin followed closely behind.

...

The azure sky was cloudless, and the sky looked like a huge blue mirror, clear and pure.

snort~
Suddenly, the silent sky seemed to be torn open from the inside by a pair of invisible hands, revealing a spatial rift several meters wide.

Immediately, four figures emerged from the sky, standing high above as if walking on flat ground.

"Young master, this is the Beast Realm."

"In this Beast Domain, nearly 70% of the magical beast families of the Dou Qi Continent are gathered. This is the world of magical beasts, including two of the three major clans of the magical beast world, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan and the Nine Nether Earth Python Clan. They live here, and each of them has many subordinate races."

"Once you enter the Beast Domain, you can say that their spies are everywhere. No big commotion can be kept secret. When I came to retrieve the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, I killed a lot of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's spies."

Looking down at the shimmering forest below, Qinglin spoke calmly.

She had visited the Beast Realm once before and was familiar with the situation there.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, not paying much attention.

Like I said before, we're here to dig up graves, not to fight.

Zi Yan suddenly remembered something and laughed, "Last time, after the destruction of Feng Lei Pavilion, Feng Qing'er must have returned to the Beast Domain. She might have even secretly complained about us. If the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan finds out that we have come to the Beast Domain this time, they might not be able to resist making things difficult for us."

Upon hearing her mention this matter, Elder Qingshan became slightly more serious.

"Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor, although our clan has not been active in the Central Continent for a long time, we still know a bit about the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. The overall strength of this clan is not bad, and there are several Dou Sheng experts. Their clan leader, Huang Tian, ​​has even reached the five-star Dou Sheng level, which is even stronger than the three great Dragon Kings!"

Elder Qingshan is currently the strongest fighter on Donglong Island, possessing the cultivation level of a mid-stage Two-Star Dou Sheng.

This is why Tung Lung Island's situation is becoming increasingly difficult.

And Huang Tian, ​​a five-star Dou Sheng!

The difference is huge!
If it were in the past, knowing that he had a grudge against the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, he might have been worried about taking Zi Yan into the Beast Domain.

But the past is the past, and the present is the present!
After seeing the old Empress, all these worries disappeared.

Even Chen Xiao received so many benefits from the Old Dragon Emperor, let alone his own daughter Zi Yan.

"It's alright, if Huang Tian dares to come, I'll make sure he dies!"

While you shouldn't use your trump card recklessly, it's not that you can't use it at all.

Zi Yan was fearless and did not take the threat of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan to heart at all. With a wave of her jade hand, she revealed her arrogant nature.

Chen Xiao chuckled and shook his head, saying, "This time we might not necessarily clash with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan. The ancient ruins are in the Beast Skeleton Mountain Range, which is the territory of the Nine Netherworld Python. The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's influence probably won't extend here."

After chatting for a while in the open, the four continued on their way.

Although the area of ​​the Beast Domain cannot compare with that of the Central Continent, it should not be underestimated. The endless, overlapping mountain ranges are enough to make people feel the unique and wild atmosphere of this Beast Domain.

Although the Beast Realm is known as the Hundred Thousand Mountains, this is just a figurative number. If you really want to count, the actual number is far greater than that. These mountain ranges stretch to far places beyond human reach. Over the years, countless opportunities have been left in these endless mountains, waiting for the right person to go and unlock them.

For example, the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire that Qinglin just brought back.

The four's destination was the Bone Mountain Range. Although none of them had ever been there before, the mountain range was quite famous in the Beast Realm.

This mountain range is home to a terrifying ocean of bones, where countless animal skeletons have been dumped. Over time, these bones gradually release some strange beastly power. This energy has no effect on humans, but it is a good supplement for magical beasts, making this Beast Skeleton Mountain Range a favorite gathering place for many magical beasts.

Therefore, without the four of them needing to deliberately investigate, they easily discovered the snow-white mountain range by simply taking a quick look around the territory of the Nine Netherworld Python.

"This must be it. I feel that the space here is indeed somewhat unstable."

Upon arriving near her destination, Zi Yan immediately sensed something.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly; it was normal for the space to be unstable.

Without their intervention, this ancient ruin would only last another five or six years before it was revealed to the world.

“His Majesty the Dragon Emperor is right. There is indeed a hidden space here, but it is rather crudely constructed. Its master’s strength is probably no more than a two-star Dou Sheng.” Elder Qingshan made a more authoritative judgment.

"Elder, how long will it take to break through?"

"Your Majesty, rest assured, a few breaths will suffice. Even when the owner of this ruin was alive, he couldn't have stopped me from going in, let alone now."

Elder Qingshan smiled proudly, his gaze sweeping over the numerous magical beasts active in the mountains.

"However, there are too many magical beasts gathered here, and it's not far from the Netherworld Serpent Vein, the core area of ​​the Nine Netherworld Serpent Clan. Once the ruins are broken open, there will inevitably be some commotion, which will probably alert them. Therefore, for the sake of secrecy, these magical beasts..."

As he spoke, a glint flashed in Elder Qingshan's eyes.

In that instant, Chen Xiao and the other two noticed that the space around the Beast Skeleton Mountain Range was quietly rippling. The movement was not significant, but it concealed a deadly danger.

Within the mountains, countless magical beasts were absorbing the strange beastly power that permeated the surrounding area, completely unaware that danger was approaching.

By the time the spatial ripples passed, it was too late for them to escape.

Like a gentle breeze blowing through the cluster of candles, one after another, the demonic beasts fell silently to the ground under the watchful eyes of the group, their blood splattering and their flesh and bones separated!
In just a few breaths, all the magical beasts in the entire Beast Skeleton Mountain Range were silently annihilated!

Having witnessed the entire process, Chen Xiao and the other two were all somewhat moved.

Because of their preconceived notions, the elder had always given them the impression of being kind and approachable.

Chen Xiao and Zi Yan, in particular, had witnessed the Grand Elder crying his heart out.

Only now, in order to ensure that there would be no mishaps regarding the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, did this Grand Elder reveal his ruthless and decisive side.

Thousands upon thousands of monsters were killed without hesitation, without the slightest mercy!
Taking a deep breath, Chen Xiao raised his hand and unleashed a dense array of talismans, completely sealing off the Beast Skeleton Mountain Range.

Zi Yan also waved her jade hand, setting up a barrier.

"Qinglin, leave one person outside to guard the outside and clean up the traces."

Qinglin nodded in agreement, and the Three Flower Pupil Space began to open. A figure flew out from it, moving like a ghost among the mountains, cleaning up the traces and collecting the scattered demon cores.

Although these magic cores are not of very high grade, their large quantity still represents a considerable gain.

After doing all this, the three of them looked at the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder remained expressionless and took a step forward.

Immediately, he reached out with his strong hands and gently stirred in front of him.

In an instant, the space before me seemed to become a stack of thick paper, unfolding layer by layer with ripples.

After a moment, the space was finally completely broken open, and looking inside, the outline of a grand hall could be vaguely seen.

"go!"

(End of this chapter)