People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 282 Half a Year, Nine Revolutions

In the eyes of the people of Zhongzhou, the term "ancient ruins" is almost synonymous with both opportunity and danger.

However, this time, the Tianbei Ruins have caused many powerful individuals to question this claim.

Those who entered the ruins in the first batch were fortunate; they all made some gains, more or less, on the first floor of the main hall.

However, those powerful individuals who entered the ruins only after they were fully opened did not gain any benefit whatsoever.

As time went by, more and more people gave up completely and stopped hoping for anything.

During this period, many people also discovered something rather strange.

The second level of the main hall, which could not be entered without the strength of a Dou Zun, had become a forbidden area. From the Wind Venerable and the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley at the beginning, to Tian Mingzi later, and even the Dou Zun powerhouses who entered afterward, they all tacitly chose to keep quiet after returning from it, not mentioning a word about the second level of the space, as if some great terror was lurking within it.

Even more than a month later, the entrance to the second-level space disappeared without a trace, leaving many curious Dou Zun powerhouses with no chance to explore it.

Spring goes and autumn comes; in this state, another six months pass in the blink of an eye.

Six months is enough time to exhaust the patience of countless people. Ninety-nine percent of those who entered the ruins to explore have already left, but there are still some stubborn people who refuse to believe in fate and still hold onto the hope that they might be the one favored by heaven and be able to find the hidden treasure.

"Alas, as expected, one step behind leads to another, and the entire ruins have been dug up three feet deep. We shouldn't have had such high hopes."

"Let's go. This ruin is emptier than my pocket. Instead of wasting time here, we should find a quiet place to cultivate in seclusion. I've been stuck at the peak of Dou Huang for many years. This time, I must break through to Dou Zong!"

"Easier said than done. Where in Zhongzhou can you find a peaceful place these days?"

"The Purple Cloud Pavilion is quite good. Although it is frequently harassed by experts from the Soul Palace, the protective formation has always been maintained, and even the Soul Palace can't do anything about it. It seems that the Purple Cloud Pavilion had some happy event recently, and you could feel the joy even through the formation. Coincidentally, the Purple Cloud Pavilion selection is coming up soon, and I plan to give it a try."

Two ordinary-looking middle-aged men discussed something as they flew toward the exit of the ruins.

There was originally an illusion array at the exit of the ruins, but how could a dead array possibly trap so many powerful people? It has long since been broken.

"boom!"

However, just as the two were flying at top speed, the entire ruins space suddenly trembled violently. The mountains shook and the earth trembled wildly, as if an earth dragon was turning over. All the energy in the world was converging in one direction.

"Boom!"

A series of muffled thunderous explosions echoed from the center of the ruins, lingering for a long time.

Sensing this commotion, everyone in the ruins was bewildered, but they were all certain that something big had happened!

I just don't know if it's good or bad?
Is it relevant to them?
"Let's go back and take a look!"

At the same time, many people made the same decision.

They missed one opportunity, leaving them with nothing to show for it now.

Now that something has changed, there is a good chance that a new opportunity may arise, so we can’t miss it!

...

The center of the ruins, the third floor of the main hall.

Blazing white flames filled the surrounding area, making the entire space appear as a vast expanse of white as far as the eye could see.

Amidst the sea of ​​fire, the two intertwined figures slowly separated, their tightly closed eyes suddenly opening.

Although they were in their most primitive state at this moment, with their exceptional good looks and long hair flowing down their shoulders, they were still considered dashing, handsome, and beautiful.

Most importantly, both of them exuded an unparalleled aura as they moved, many times stronger than before they went into seclusion.

"Peak of the Ninth Revolution Dou Zun! It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he has crossed a whole realm!"

Feeling a slight sense of his own strength, Chen Xiao felt extremely satisfied.

At this moment, he felt stronger than ever before!
If he were to face the remains of that ancient celestial serpent again, he was confident that he could smash it to pieces even without using a Heaven-rank fighting technique.

The leap from an eight-star Dou Zun to the peak of a nine-turn Dou Zun was such a terrifying improvement that even Chen Xiao, who was always blessed with good fortune, had never experienced it before!
The reason he was able to reach such a level was largely due to the essence of the Devouring Serpent Saint's blood, but the most crucial factor was the Bodhi Heart within him.

Chen Xiao knew very well that with Bodhi Heart, he no longer needed to rely on any more opportunities. He only needed to refine it step by step to advance to the Dou Sheng realm.

Therefore, in this refinement of the Devouring Serpent Saint's essence blood, adhering to the principle of not wasting the opportunity, he could only be considered Qing Lin's assistant, focusing more on refining the Bodhi Heart.

Thanks to this, in just six months, Chen Xiao had already integrated one-third of the Bodhi Heart into his heart!

The stronger you are, the faster you can refine it, and you're not far from completely refining it!
Just as Chen Xiao was adapting to his sudden surge in strength, a pair of delicate hands quietly reached up to his shoulders and helped him put on a brand-new robe.

Such attentive service gave me a sense of returning to the desert city.

"Young master, we have drained the surrounding energy, and the commotion is quite significant. This hall may collapse."

Chen Xiao turned around, about to speak, but was interrupted by Qing Lin's foresight.

"From now on, I will only call you 'Young Master' in private. I like this unique identity."

Qinglin smiled charmingly. Although she was also a peak ninth-level expert, there was not a trace of arrogance in her. Her occasional cuteness and liveliness seemed to be the limit for her.

Or rather, the Qinglin in front of outsiders is completely different from the Qinglin in front of close friends.

Seeing that Qinglin insisted, Chen Xiao did not press the matter further.

There's no need to worry too much about how you address someone in private.

"Let's go, we should go back too. More than half a year has passed, and the situation outside has probably changed."

Chen Xiao pulled up Qinglin, his heart yearning to return home.

This time, it took him more than seven months to enter the ruins, which was something he hadn't expected before he came in.

Although this trip has been very fruitful, it has also inevitably resulted in missing out on some important things.

For example, Cao Ying's baby was born!

Qinglin nodded slightly and said nothing more.

With a sway, the two returned hand in hand to the second level of space.

When Chen Xiao and Qing Lin saw a figure with its back to them on the head of the ancient celestial serpent, they were initially startled, but in an instant, their hearts were filled with joy.

"Zi Yan?!"

After Chen Xiao revealed his identity, the Dragon Emperor turned around.

"I was going to scare you a little, but too bad."

Zi Yan wore a familiar smile on her pretty face, expressing her slight regret at not being able to achieve her goal, but the gleam in her eyes showed that she was quite satisfied that Chen Xiao could recognize her at a glance.

Hearing that familiar tone, Chen Xiao smiled.

Although the Dragon Emperor has grown up and his strength is now beyond comprehension, his playful nature is still ingrained in his very being.

As for recognizing Zi Yan, there's nothing to say about that.

Of all the people around him, Chen Xiao and Zi Yan were the most familiar with each other. After all, they had spent the most time together!
After greeting Chen Xiao, Zi Yan gave Qing Lin a teasing smile.

"Sister Qinglin, it's been a long time."

Zi Yan used to call Qing Lin "elder sister," but back then it was more of a polite way of addressing her when she wasn't fully mature.

However, things are different today.

"Yes, it's been almost two years," Qinglin replied with a smile.

After finding the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit in the ancient ruins of the Beast Realm, Zi Yan went to the Northwest. Under the personal watch of the Old Dragon Emperor, she absorbed and refined the terrifying energy of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit and never came out again.

Now, more than a year has passed.

To be honest, Chen Xiao and Qing Lin were quite surprised that Zi Yan was able to emerge from seclusion in just over a year.

The two landed on the snake's head, and Qinglin first put away the two-headed fire spirit snake and a group of Dou Zun puppets.

Chen Xiao's gaze swept over Zi Yan from head to toe, making no attempt to hide his curiosity.

"Which star rating?"

Zi Yan didn't shy away from his gaze; in fact, she held her head high and puffed out her chest, seemingly showing off intentionally, but she was keeping him in suspense and creating an air of mystery.

"Hehe, I won't tell you, but this Dragon Emperor is now terrifyingly strong!"

Upon hearing this reply, Chen Xiao couldn't help but roll his eyes at her.

However, even if Zi Yan didn't say anything, Chen Xiao could still deduce something from some details and clues.

"You erased the entrance to this second level?"

"Of course, there were always some Dou Zun, and even some Half-Saints, coming in one after another, which was extremely annoying. So I simply erased the entrance and reinforced the space to restore peace. Otherwise, the puppets alone couldn't have stopped so many powerful figures; I had to rely on myself! Impressive, right?"

The word "humility" doesn't exist in Zi Yan's dictionary, nor is it her style.

Chen Xiao nodded, "Indeed impressive!"

The Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void is naturally gifted in the realm of space, and with Zi Yan's current unfathomable strength and the methods left behind by the Devouring Void Serpent Saint, dealing with them is actually not difficult for her.

Chen Xiao remembered that in the original timeline, after Zi Yan refined the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, she reached the strength of a four-star Dou Sheng. That was when she didn't know how to make the most of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit on Donglong Island.

Now that the old Dragon Emperor is personally in charge, these minor problems have disappeared. Therefore, this girl's strength will only be more terrifying!
Five-Star Dou Sheng…

Even becoming a six-star Dou Sheng is not impossible!

This should be the theoretical limit; the realm of seven stars and above is not something that can be easily reached.

The vast Dou Qi Continent now only has about twenty such continents.

"Have you been staying here all this time?"

"I'm not that stupid. After making sure no one could come here, I left a little trick behind and went back to Zixiao Pavilion. Anyway, I can detect any unusual activity immediately. I only came here because I noticed the movement in the ruins."

Zi Yan waved her hand, "This main hall is about to collapse, let's go back first. Sister Xian'er and Sister Cao Ying are waiting."

Chen Xiao nodded, suppressing the urge to ask further questions.

...

Qifeng Mountain.

For the past six months or so, this place has been extremely lively, as if it has become part of the chaotic situation in Zhongzhou.

However, compared to the fighting and killings in other places, the situation here has remained deadlocked.

Over time, not only the powerful figures from Zixiao Pavilion and Soul Palace, but also the various forces, large and small, in Tianbei have become accustomed to this situation.

Today, the air is crisp and the sun is shining brightly.

Suddenly, a cloud of black mist rapidly approached from the distant horizon. Such a unique entrance could only mean that the Soul Palace was attacking.

"Fifth Brother, do you really think this Purple Cloud Pavilion is related to that Dou Sheng expert? I don't quite believe it. If they really had such a background, why would they waste their time with us?"

As the familiar array gradually enlarged in his line of sight, the Sixth Heavenly Venerable muttered to himself.

Zixiao Pavilion has its own plans, and the Soul Palace naturally has its own schemes as well.

If there were no reason, why would they waste more than half a year here?

The reason for this was simply that after Mingzi left the ruins that day, he brought out some news that was enough to shake the higher-ups of the Soul Palace.

Although Zi Yan ignored Tian Mingzi and never revealed her identity, her appearance was too distinctive. As long as Tian Mingzi told her, the Soul Palace could easily figure out who Zi Yan was.

After all, Zi Yan and Chen Xiao used to be almost inseparable.

In addition, the group of puppet Dou Zun left behind by Qing Lin is also a clue.

When the ruins were first opened, countless people saw Qinglin use puppets to test the waters.

However, in the ruins, these puppets appeared to be under Zi Yan's command, making it hard to believe that they were unrelated.

It is precisely because of this apprehension that the Soul Palace has continued to only allow the Fifth and Sixth Heavenly Venerables to work and clock in here for so long, without sending out any higher-level experts.

The Dou Sheng level represents the pinnacle of power across the entire Dou Qi Continent. A battle at the Dou Sheng level would inevitably be earth-shattering.

Despite the fierce battle between the Pill Tower and the Soul Palace, they have never seen a battle of this magnitude before.

Before the Soul Palace's millennium plan is launched, everything must be done with some restraint.

The struggle between the Pill Tower and the Soul Palace is like this, and so is the struggle between the Purple Cloud Pavilion and the Soul Palace.

“Tianmingzi may disregard our dignity, but he would never dare to deceive the Palace Master. Therefore, whether you believe it or not, you can no longer underestimate Zixiao Pavilion.”

The Fifth Heavenly Venerable glanced coldly at the Sixth Heavenly Venerable and continued, "Moreover, Chen Xiao has a close relationship with the Pill Tower and an unusual connection with that person from the Ancient Clan. These are all threats. If you and I are careless, even the Palace Master might not be able to save us!"

Hearing the warning from the Fifth Heavenly Venerable, the Sixth Heavenly Venerable no longer dared to harbor any illusions.

But thinking about Chen Xiao's network of connections, I still can't help but want to complain a bit.

"A snake-woman queen, a body of calamity and poison, a jade snake with three-flowered eyes, a disciple of Xuan Kongzi, and that ancient clan member is even more terrifying. This Chen Xiao is truly astonishing... speechless!"

"Pfft~"

As the Six Heavenly Venerables were making their complaints, suddenly, as if they had struck a nerve, a snicker rang out from within the black mist.

The Six Heavenly Venerables frowned and looked over, only to see that three figures had appeared in the black mist behind them at some point: one man and two women.

The three men had different expressions on their faces, clearly indicating that they had been listening for quite some time. However, none of the people from the Soul Palace, including the leading Five Heavenly Venerables and Six Heavenly Venerables, noticed anything!

(End of this chapter)