Battle Through the Heavens: The Strongest in the Entire Map, I Will Always Be Above You

"Hello, Sister Xiao Yu!" Qing Lin replied obediently to Xiao Yu.

After greeting everyone, Chen Yang suggested, "Why don't you all come sit at my place for a bit?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of anticipation appeared in Xiao Ling's eyes; she really wanted to go.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu and Ruolin exchanged a glance and then shook their heads in unison.

"No, Mr. Chen Yang, the competition is approaching, and there are still many things at the academy that I need to take care of. Yu'er has also agreed to help me, so we'll head back first!" Ruolin said with a smile.

“Yes, Master Chen Yang, I promised Instructor Ruolin, so please take Cousin Xiao Ling with you.” Xiao Yu echoed Ruolin’s words.

Both of them knew that Chen Yang was mainly saying this to Xiao Ling, and they also knew that Xiao Ling missed Chen Yang very much, so they decided not to disturb her.

Hearing the two talking, Xiao Ling turned her head to say something, but Chen Yang spoke first: "Alright then, since you have things to do, go back and get busy. Oh, by the way, Xiao Yu, your grandfather asked Xiao Yan to bring you a family letter. Remember to ask him for it when you're done, otherwise I'm afraid that kid's mind is full of Xun'er and he'll forget about you!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu hurriedly thanked them, and then bid farewell to Ruolin and Xiao Ling before heading towards Canaan Academy.

"Let's go, Ling'er!" Chen Yang said to Xiao Ling with a smile.

"Okay!" Xiao Ling nodded obediently, then followed Chen Yang towards the guesthouse.

This place was originally intended to entertain distinguished guests from Canaan Academy, and the facilities were quite nice. Chen Yang was too lazy to move, so he decided to take advantage of Canaan Academy's free accommodation.

On the way, Chen Yang would occasionally look back at Xiao Ling and find the little girl looking at him as well. He couldn't help but shake his head and smile: "Ling'er, your strength is almost catching up with your father's now. When I left the capital, your father was only a five-star Dou Ling!"

Xiao Ling ran a few steps forward to stand shoulder to shoulder with Chen Yang. Her tall figure under her black dress made her look rather thin. She shook her head at Chen Yang and said stubbornly, "It's all thanks to Uncle Chen Yang who has been helping me and my father. If it weren't for you, I might already be assigned to the family business as an ordinary apprentice!"

Chen Yang reached out and ruffled Xiao Ling's hair again: "If it weren't for Brother Xiao Yong, it's uncertain whether Chen Yang would even exist in this world. Your father's kindness to your uncle is something your uncle can never repay in this lifetime!"

Even now, with the strength of a Dou Zun, Chen Yang can't forget the despair he felt standing on the edge of the Monster Mountain Range, looking at the towering trees and the rushing water in the canyon below the cliff. If Xiao Yong hadn't happened to pass by and helped him, he would have really died.

Perhaps the "truth" he is showing to everyone now is that he is a second-generation heir who was sent by his family to the Northwest Continent for training and is secretly protected by a Dou Sheng powerhouse.

But only he himself knows how he, this rootless duckweed, was able to activate this system, and how he achieved his current success through deception and fraud.

Therefore, whether it is Xiao Yong or Xiao Ling, he will do his best to bring them to the top and ensure their lifelong wealth and honor.

As for why it's not the ten or a hundred lifetimes mentioned by other novel protagonists, it's because Chen Yang would never give them the chance to enter the cycle of reincarnation. When he transcends reincarnation one day, he will naturally take them with him.

"Young Master..."

"Uncle Chen Yang..."

Qinglin and Xiaoling didn't know why Chen Yang's eyes suddenly looked so weary. They subconsciously took Chen Yang's arms on either side and called out softly.

"I'm fine!" Chen Yang first glanced at Qing Lin, patted her arm, then turned to Xiao Ling and quietly pulled his arm away from the girl's softness. In the past year, Xiao Ling had grown into a more poised and elegant woman. Were all the girls on the Dou Qi Continent raised on papayas?

On the way back, Chen Yang didn't talk to them about these heavy topics anymore. Instead, he told Xiao Ling about the changes in the Xiao family and inquired about her studies.

Xiao Ling also quietly shared her experiences at school with Chen Yang, such as beating up Bai Shan and Hu Jia. Basically, she was either cultivating or beating people up, which left Chen Yang stunned.

Why does Xiao Ling, who has water-attribute fighting spirit, seem to have an even more irritable temper than Xun'er, who has fire-attribute fighting spirit?

Back at the guesthouse, Chen Yang and Qing Lin arrived at the small courtyard that Hu Qian had prepared for them. They sat down under the pavilion in the courtyard, and Qing Lin went to serve tea, while Chen Yang first took out a letter written by Xiao Yong and handed it to Xiao Ling.

After receiving the letter, Xiao Ling first put it into the storage ring on her hand. This low-level storage ring was given to her by Chen Yang when they parted in Wutan City. Its space was only two cubic meters in size, which was rather meager for a Dou Ling powerhouse.

"I didn't notice your storage ring problem. You can ask your cousin Xiao Yan for a bigger one later. He has one that he took from a Dou Huang, and the space is much bigger than the one I gave you back then!" Chen Yang said with a smile.

"No!" Xiao Ling shook her head and murmured, "This was a gift from Uncle Chen Yang, I... don't want to exchange it!"

"You silly girl, don't you even know what's good and what's bad? Why don't you wear a few more on your wrists?" Chen Yang rolled his eyes.

"Is...is this okay?" Xiao Ling was a little confused. She had seen many people who only wore one storage ring. Well, except for her cousin Xiao Yan, who wore two.

"Of course, what's the big deal? If you find this comfortable to wear, and if you come across a Na Stone later, I'll refine it for you and expand its space!" Chen Yang said with a smile.

"Okay!" Xiao Ling nodded, agreeing to all of Chen Yang's suggestions.

"Here, these are what I bought on my way to Black Seal City: a high-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique, two high-level Xuan-rank combat techniques, and a mid-level Xuan-rank combat technique. Also, you can use this Cold Blade for now. I haven't found a higher-level water or ice attribute magic core yet, but I'll replace it for you when I find one!" Chen Yang said, taking out the cultivation technique and combat technique he bought at the Black Seal City auction, along with the sword, and placing them on the table.

"Uncle Chen Yang, I...I can't..." Xiao Ling instinctively wanted to refuse when she saw so many precious things. She had already taken so many things from Chen Yang, but she had never given anything to him.

"Take it. You know I'm an alchemist, this little bit of money is nothing to me!" Chen Yang smiled. Well... this amount of money was indeed nothing to him, because Xiao Yan paid for everything later.

"Take it. Don't rush to switch cultivation techniques. You should be able to easily enter the top five in this inner court advancement competition. When you go to the library of Canaan Academy, you might be able to find a low-rank cultivation technique!" Chen Yang said softly, seeing that Xiao Ling was about to cry.

"I...I understand, thank you Uncle Chen Yang!" Xiao Ling looked at Chen Yang and nodded earnestly.

She had also figured it out. Since she couldn't refuse Chen Yang's kindness, she would work hard to cultivate and strive to become a Dou Huang, or even a Dou Zong, as soon as possible, so that she would be able to help Chen Yang.

"As for pills, the ones I gave you are still enough for now. Now your Uncle Chen Yang is also an honorary elder of Canaan Academy. After you enter the inner courtyard, I will also take up a position there. Then I can be by your side and refine the corresponding pills for you according to your cultivation stage!" Chen Yang reached out and pinched Xiao Ling's cheek, and the girl's face immediately turned bright red, just like the sunset on the horizon...

Chapter 114 Xiao Yan, Class 2 of the Yellow Rank, Two-Star Dou King, please give me your guidance, senior!

Later that evening, after having dinner, Xiao Ling left Chen Yang's place.

After seeing Xiao Ling off at the gate, Chen Yang returned to the courtyard and went up to rub Qing Lin, who was busy with her head down: "Qing Lin, are you not very happy?"

Qinglin straightened up and looked at Chen Yang, a hint of concern appearing in her eyes that resembled three flower petals: "Young Master, Qinglin is not unhappy, it's just... it's just that because of Miss Xiao Ling, Young Master is a little unhappy, so Qinglin is not very happy either."

Although she would sometimes tease Chen Yang with Little Fairy Doctor and the others, such as bullying him for not being able to catch fish, it was just family fun, and Chen Yang wasn't really unhappy.

But today, she saw a side of Chen Yang she had never seen before—a sad look in his eyes, tinged with despair, that made her heart ache.

"It's alright, it's all in the past." Chen Yang reached out and hugged Qing Lin, patting her back. "When Young Master was first thrown into the Jia Ma Empire, all his cultivation was sealed, and he was left with only his underwear. At that time, I didn't know that someone was protecting him, so I was completely desperate. Fortunately, Brother Xiao Yong saved my life, otherwise, you might not have seen Young Master again..."

Upon hearing this, Qinglin nodded her little head, which was buried in Chen Yang's arms: "I understand. Qinglin will definitely repay Brother Xiao Yong and Sister Xiao Ling together with Young Master in the future."

Chen Yang laughed out loud upon hearing this: "What kind of seniority do you guys have? Calling each other 'elder brother' and 'younger sister'..."

Qinglin sensed something was amiss, chuckled, and snuggled into Chen Yang's arms. After half a minute, she suddenly said in a muffled voice, "Young Master, Qinglin feels that Xiao Ling seems to like you..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang reached out and patted Qing Lin's little bottom, causing the girl to cry out "Ouch!"

"Don't talk nonsense without evidence, understand?" Chen Yang said with some melancholy. How could he not see that Xiao Ling was behaving strangely towards him?

But Xiao Yong saved his life, and he turned around and started dating Xiao Yong's daughter?

Furthermore, Xiao Ling calling him "uncle" is a bit... off!

"No... *slap* Waaah... Young Master, I won't say anymore..." Qinglin was about to continue speaking when Chen Yang slapped her on the back of the head, and she immediately stopped whining and whimpering.

"This is the young master's obedient Qinglin..." Chen Yang reached out and rubbed Qinglin's skin, making the girl even more shy before letting go of her!

……

Canaan Academy, the rooftop of Xun'er's dormitory!

Xiao Yan and Xun'er talked for a long time.

From the moment he left Wutan City to train in the Monster Mountain Range until his conversation with Su Qian and the others, he told Xun'er almost everything he could, except for the Pure Lotus Demon Flame Remnant Map and the matter of Yao Lao.

When Xun'er learned that Xiao Yan was now a two-star Dou Wang and a fifth-grade alchemist, she was both shocked and heartbroken.

In just a year and a half, Xiao Yan went from a five-star Dou Shi to a two-star Dou Wang, leaping so many levels. She simply couldn't believe that he hadn't suffered immensely.

"By the way, Xun'er, my physical strength is now comparable to that of an ordinary sixth-order magical beast. How come you were able to pinch me and hurt me? Could it be that your strength has already reached the Dou Huang level?" Xiao Yan looked at Xun'er's somewhat distressed eyes and deliberately changed the subject.

Upon hearing this, Xun'er brushed a stray hair behind her ear, hugged Xiao Yan's arm, and said, "No, Xun'er used a special kind of strange fire, which is why it hurt Brother Xiao Yan. The strength that Brother Xiao Yan sees of Xun'er now is all that Xun'er has at present!"

Xiao Yan reached out and stroked Xun'er's hair. The wonderful feel of her hair made him a little restless. After all, he was young and full of vigor. If he didn't feel anything while holding a girl in his arms, he would really have to consider asking Yao Lao to prepare a batch of kidney-tonifying pills.

"Brother Xiao Yan, your breathing is a little rapid!" Xun'er said softly, holding Xiao Yan's arm.

"I...I'm sorry, Xun'er, I..." Xiao Yan scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly. Being too healthy wasn't a good thing. The first pill Chen Yang gave him in Wutan City had the effect of secondary development, and the effects in Black Rock City were even more significant. He was a little afraid of scaring Xun'er.

"Brother Xiao Yan, you'd better control yourself. Xun'er's bloodline is a bit special. You can't do it before you become a Dou Sheng!" Xun'er said to Xiao Yan with a hint of teasing, but her rosy earlobes in her bangs betrayed her shy heart.

"Huh??? A Dou Sheng!!!" Xiao Yan was instantly dumbfounded.

The strongest person he has seen so far is Yao Lao, who was a Dou Zun in his previous life. The title of Dou Sheng is already one of his biggest goals.

“So Brother Xiao Yan should have confidence in himself. If you are not strong enough, you may…” Xun’er was going to say that Xiao Yan would not be able to become a Dou Sheng and gain her father’s approval, but she suddenly remembered some lewd talk she had with Xiao Yu and the others before, and her thoughts went astray. She immediately stopped.

Xiao Yan, however, did not think the wrong way. When he saw Xun'er only say half of what she was saying, he immediately felt a sense of pressure. If he did not have enough strength, he would probably be just like Chu Nan until he died. How could he allow that?

"Hoo!" Xiao Yan took a deep breath, then put his hands on Xun'er's shoulders and said seriously, "Don't worry, Xun'er, I will definitely work hard to become stronger. If I'm not a Dou Zun, I'll become a Dou Sheng. If I'm not a Dou Sheng, I'll become a Dou Di!"

Xun'er looked at Xiao Yan's serious face, and her heart melted. She rolled her eyes at Xiao Yan and said with a pained expression, "Silly boy, if you become a Dou Di, then you'll be able to choose any woman you want on the Dou Qi Continent!"

Xiao Yan shook his head bitterly: "Only you, Brother Yang, and Teacher believe that I can become a Dou Di!"

When Xun'er heard Xiao Yan mention Chen Yang, a glint of fire flashed in her eyes. After a few seconds, she whispered, "Brother Xiao Yan, Brother Chen Yang's identity may be very complicated. Although he has helped you a lot, his purpose in getting close to you is very likely the same as Xun'er's!"

Xiao Yan smiled upon hearing this, reached out and patted Xun'er's head, then took out the ancient jade from his storage ring and held it out to Xun'er: "Is this what you're after?"

Xun'er was taken aback upon hearing this, then quickly grabbed Xiao Yan's hand and closed it, shaking her head at him.

"Brother Xiao Yan, this thing is called the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade. I'm not entirely sure what its specific function is, but you must remember, never take it out in front of anyone. Remember, anyone!" Xun'er said to Xiao Yan with a serious expression.

Seeing Xun'er's serious expression, Xiao Yan put the jade back into his storage ring and then held Xun'er's hand, saying, "Xun'er, after a year and a half of training, your brother Xiao Yan has seen quite a bit of the world. The Soul Hall is lurking in the Yunlan Sect, and when Protector Wu was holding back the experts of the Jia Ma Empire, they attacked the Xiao family. Their purpose is probably also for this jade!"

"Although I don't know the purpose of this jade piece, I do know that Emperor Tuoshe was the last Dou Di on the Dou Qi Continent!"

Xiao Yan's nonchalant tone frightened Xun'er, so she hurriedly explained, "Brother Xiao Yan, Xun'er swears, I absolutely did not intend to do anything to betray you or the Xiao family. The family sent me to the Xiao family with the intention of obtaining this ancient jade, but I, I..."

Xun'er was so anxious that tears were about to fall.

Seeing Xun'er's anxious look, Xiao Yan reached out and pulled her into his arms again: "Xun'er, during the three years when I became a cripple, you stayed by my side just like Father and the others. I knew you would never do anything to hurt me. So, if you need this jade to prove something to the family, I am willing to give it to you!"

Upon hearing this, Xun'er looked up at Xiao Yan and shook her head, but her eyelashes were already wet.

Seeing Xun'er's appearance, Xiao Yan reached out and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. He then changed the subject, saying, "So, Xun'er, you should understand that Yang-ge is just like you. One of them stayed by my side when I was down on my luck, and the other saved me from dire straits. Not to mention that Yang-ge even gave me something more precious. Even if I gave this to Yang-ge, he probably wouldn't want it!"

Xun'er was stunned. She hadn't expected that Xiao Yan had such a good impression of Chen Yang, even to the point that he was on the same level as her.

"Xun'er, as you know from what I just told you, ninety percent of my current strength comes from Brother Yang!"

"Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame!"

"The physical attributes of a sixth-tier magical beast!"

"A two-star Dou Wang cultivation level!"

"And that seventh-grade pill, the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill!"

"If it weren't for Brother Yang, I might have died during the process of devouring the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, or at the hands of that Soul Hall protector on Cloud Mist Mountain!"

For Xiao Yan, Xun'er and Chen Yang are the most important people in his life, and he doesn't want to see any rift between them.

"I'm sorry, Brother Xiao Yan!" When Xun'er heard Xiao Yan say this, she no longer doubted Chen Yang. At the very least, she wouldn't speak ill of Chen Yang in front of Xiao Yan.

"It's alright, Xun'er. I know you're doing this for my own good!" Xiao Yan smiled, reached out and pinched Xun'er's cheek. He had to admit, it felt really nice.

The two embraced again, and after a moment of tenderness, Xun'er brought up the upcoming Inner Court Promotion Tournament.