While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 280 A Surge in Strength

North of the Central Plains, the Sand Shadow Mountains.

Although a large number of powerful individuals have already entered the ruins, countless more continue to arrive, making the massive crowds appear largely unchanged, only with a different group of people waiting.

However, half a month has passed, and the ruins have still not been reopened.

On this day, Venerable Heavenly Fire was examining the soul tablets of the disciples and elders within the pavilion. Apart from Chen Xiao and Qing Lin, among the twenty elder disciples…

The soul tablets of five cabinet disciples have already shattered.

This means that a quarter of the personnel who went in were lost!

Seeing this loss, Venerable Heavenly Fire frowned slightly.

Unable to enter, he could not find out what had happened inside the ruins. He could only send the message back to Zixiao Pavilion and wait for the ruins to reopen.

Just as Venerable Tianhuo finished doing all this, suddenly, an incomparably terrifying aura enveloped the entire Sand Shadow Mountain Range, startling countless people who looked up at the same time.

Venerable Tianhuo also sensed this, and in a flash, he disappeared from his original spot and appeared on the mountain peak.

"A half-saint level expert? Tianmingzi of the Tianming Sect!"

Looking at the imposing middle-aged man high in the sky, Venerable Heavenly Fire was startled.

His mere aura was enough to make him feel breathless; this person was undoubtedly a powerhouse who had transcended the Dou Zun stage!

As for their identity, one can deduce something from the patterns on their robes.

The man standing high in the sky, judging from his appearance alone, seemed to be only in his forties. His long black robe fluttered even without wind, and his brow was furrowed.

Even the aura that was unintentionally released caused countless powerful figures in the mountains to tremble.

As if sensing the gaze of Venerable Heavenly Fire, the man glanced sideways, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips. But he quickly looked away, staring at the void where the ruins space was located, his brows furrowing deeply.

Sensing the other party's undisguised hostility, Venerable Tianhuo felt a little puzzled, not understanding the source of this hostility.

Zixiao Pavilion and Tianming Sect seem to have no enmity with each other!

With thoughts racing through his mind and combined with some recent news from Zhongzhou, Venerable Tianhuo finally understood some of the reasons.

Soul Palace!

That's right, it must be related to the Soul Palace!

When Chen Xiao was in the Eastern Region, he killed the Eight Heavenly Venerables and even took their souls with him. This matter was no secret.

As for the Heavenly Nether Sect, it had sided with the Soul Palace from the very beginning of the conflict between the Soul Palace and the Pill Tower!

Now that the Sect Master of the Heavenly Nether Sect, Tianmingzi, has shown hostility towards the Purple Cloud Pavilion, it means that the Soul Palace camp probably already has some plans against the Purple Cloud Pavilion!

With this thought in mind, Venerable Heavenly Fire did not wait for the ruins to be reopened.

He must inform the cabinet about this so that precautions can be taken in advance.

"Everyone, return to Zixiao Pavilion!"

At the command, the disciples and elders stationed there, though not understanding the meaning, all sprang into action.

Inside the main hall of Zixiao Pavilion.

After hearing the announcement from Venerable Heavenly Fire, Little Fairy Doctor fell into deep thought.

After a long while, Little Fairy Doctor looked towards the distant horizon and slowly said, "Tian Mingzi appeared in the Sand Shadow Mountains. Something must have happened in the ruins. Perhaps, a Dou Zun expert has even fallen."

Only the death of a Dou Zun from the Tianming Sect, and that Dou Zun's status was not low, could possibly have made an old monster like Tianmingzi unable to sit still and come to investigate in person.

Venerable Tianhuo and the others could also think of this, and the atmosphere in the hall instantly became tense.

Hai Bodong was the only exception. Although he was somewhat worried, he showed no sign of it on his face and appeared extremely relaxed.

"There's no need to worry. The Pavilion Master never does anything without a certainty. In my opinion, the Dou Zun who fell from the Underworld Sect that day might have provoked the Pavilion Master and Qing Lin."

It must be said that Hai Bodong really understands Chen Xiao quite well.

Even Little Fairy Doctor couldn't help but glance at Hai Bodong again after hearing this.

This old man's confidence in Chen Xiao is no less than theirs.

"What Elder Hai said is not impossible. Everyone should remember that back in the Eastern Region, the Pavilion Master killed a peak First-Rank Dou Zun. The strongest of the group that entered the ruins was only a Nine-Star Dou Zun."

Little Fairy Doctor glanced around and continued, "We can't know what's inside the ruins, and there's no need to speculate. If necessary, I'll ask Elder Green Mountain to intervene. For now, let's prepare. The Soul Hall has probably already set its sights on Purple Cloud Pavilion. Before the Pavilion Master comes out, we need to guard Phoenix Mountain and prevent the Soul Hall from gaining any advantage!"

"Elder Hai, notify the disciples and elders who are away to return as soon as possible."

"Iron Sword, you should personally go to Ten Thousand Snake Gorge. The Snake People will have to stay in Qifeng Mountain for the time being."

Without much hesitation, Little Fairy Doctor quickly made arrangements.

The Soul Palace's retribution is inevitable; the Starfall Pavilion serves as a cautionary tale.

Now that Zixiao Pavilion is being targeted, it is necessary to take precautions in advance.

However, Little Fairy Doctor was not afraid.

Not to mention the protective array, the Dou Zun-level combat power that Zi Xiao Pavilion can currently mobilize is a very strong force.

Unless the Soul Palace mobilizes all its forces, it won't be difficult to defend the Purple Cloud Pavilion!

Even if we take a step back and assume that the Soul Palace really wants a Dou Sheng level expert to participate, she can still invite a Dou Sheng level expert to oversee the situation!

As it turns out, Little Fairy Doctor's foresight was correct.

Ten days after Zixiao Pavilion took action, a hundred feet away from Qifeng Mountain, space was suddenly torn open, and figures shrouded in black robes stepped out!

"Hehehe!"

"Hehehe!"

Within the ruins space.

Chen Xiao was unaware of the changing situation in the outside world.

At this moment, he and Qinglin were immersed in the wonderful feeling of their rapidly increasing strength, unable to extricate themselves.

Half a month has passed since they began refining the essence blood of the ancient celestial serpent. During this half month, the two have become one, perfectly in sync. The immense energy released from the essence blood of the ancient celestial serpent is like a flood bursting its banks, surging wildly throughout their bodies.

The sheer ferocity of this energy was beyond comprehension; it was enough to cause a powerful expert with the strength of a five-star Dou Zun to explode and die.

Fortunately, Chen Xiao and Qing Lin had already far surpassed that level.

Therefore, the changes within their bodies and the desires that constantly assaulted their minds caught them slightly off guard, but they quickly regained their composure and began to absorb and refine the energy at a leisurely pace.

With their tacit cooperation and control, the wild, untamed energy began to return to its proper course, gradually seeping into every part of their bodies as their techniques circulated.

The rise in strength begins here!

Eight-Star Dou Zun, Peak Eight-Star Dou Zun!

Nine-Star Dou Zun Peak!

Then, you officially enter the Nine Revolutions to Sainthood stage!