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

Chapter 422 The Great Thousand Palace, the Maha Ancient Clan

Although Qingtan had been hiding something from Ziyan, she took the initiative to confess now, and Ziyan did not blame her.

After all, it's perfectly normal to be a little more cautious and have a few disguises when you're traveling.

Moreover, Qingtan ascended from a lower plane, and she is connected to the entire lower plane. If she easily trusts others, she may bring annihilation to the lower plane if she is not careful.

Upon entering the main hall, Zi Yan drank the tea served by her eldest son and listened to Qing Tan's brief description of Lin Dong and Ling Qingzhu's appearances, personalities, and other characteristics. She couldn't help but look up at Chen Xiao.

"How's it going? How long will it take to find them?"

After decades of getting along, Zi Yan's trust in Chen Xiao was ingrained in her bones, reaching a level that was difficult for ordinary people to understand. In her heart, there seemed to be nothing in this world that Chen Xiao could not do.

In her private boasting, in terms of understanding, she is no match for Xun'er; in terms of gentleness and virtue, she is no match for Xiao Yixian and Qinglin; and in terms of helping Chen Xiao, Cao Ying, who is skilled in alchemy, and Qing Yanjing, who is skilled in spirit arrays, are both superior to her.

Cai Lin, needless to say, was the first to give birth to Chen Yao for Chen Xiao, and her status was extremely important.

However, if we're talking about who in the world trusts Chen Xiao the most, she's absolutely unique, and no one can surpass her.

The same was true now. Zi Yan had no doubts whatsoever, certain that Chen Xiao would find Lin Dong. The gazes of all the women in the Ling Qingzhu Palace also fell on Chen Xiao, and Qing Tan's eyes were filled with anticipation.

Seeing this, Chen Xiao nodded slightly and chuckled, "Miss Qingtan, there's no need to be anxious. Just stay in Zixiao Palace for now. I possess a causal supernatural power, and I can assure you that your brother and sister-in-law are currently out of danger. As for their exact whereabouts, we'll need to do some more deduction and searching. I'll give you an accurate message within two months."

In fact, there is no need for two months at all. If Chen Xiao wanted to, he could simply close and open his eyes to pinpoint the location of Lin Dong and Ling Qingzhu.

However, such methods are somewhat beyond the comprehension of others, so they had to restrain themselves a bit in front of outsiders, which is why they delayed a little.

More importantly, Chen Xiao was as clear-headed as a mirror. Even without the intervention of Zixiao Palace, Lin Dong and Ling Qingzhu would have their own good fortune and would not be trapped in a deadly situation.

The same goes for Qingtan; even without Ziyan's help, she would definitely have been able to turn the tide in the end.

Hearing Chen Xiao's resounding words, Qing Tan felt as if a heavy stone had been lifted from her heart. The anxiety and worry that had been building up for half a year receded like a tide, replaced by an indescribable joy and shock.

She suddenly stood up from her seat, her skirt fluttering with the movement, her fingertips slightly curled, unable to hide the excitement in her heart, her voice trembling slightly, yet unusually clear.

"Thank you, True Emperor! I, Qingtan, am deeply grateful for this kindness!"

After arriving in the vast world, Qingtan was lucky and soon met Ziyan. This opportunity saved her from many hardships and wanderings.

In the past six months, even when some ignorant people tried to cause trouble, they were all swiftly killed by Zi Yan, the Old Dragon Emperor, and others, leaving her without any threat.

With her own life settled, Qingtan's worries now all fell on Lin Dong and Ling Qingzhu.

The latter, in particular, worried Qingtan even more.

After all, without sufficient strength, an outstanding appearance is not a good thing; on the contrary, it makes one more likely to attract unwanted attention.

That's why, when Ziyan suggested bringing her to Zixiao Palace, Qingtan agreed almost without hesitation.

One reason was the growing trust and affection she had for Zi Yan; another was that she wanted to ask Zi Xiao Palace for help, even if it meant incurring a favor.

She had heard too much about the prestige of Zixiao Palace from the old Dragon Emperor and others in the past six months. Before it was even officially established, it had already ruled over several continents and was undoubtedly one of the super powers.

If Zixiao Palace helps, it will be countless times easier than her searching for a needle in a haystack in the vast world by herself!

However, as Qingtan gained a deeper understanding of the vastness of the world, she realized that even if Zixiao Palace was willing to help, it would be very, very fast if there was news within three to five years.

However, she never expected that Chen Xiao would give such a definite and brief answer as two months!

This time was more than ten times faster than her most optimistic estimate, like a surprise from heaven. She was momentarily dazed, and after she came to her senses, her excitement and gratitude were beyond words.

Zi Yan, who was sitting calmly to the side, was happy for her when she saw her so excited.

"Hehe, I told you long ago, there would definitely be no problem. Now you can rest assured, right? Since Chen Xiao said so, then in two months, I will definitely let you know the exact news about your brother and sister-in-law."

Qingtan smiled gently at her and nodded gratefully.

From the main seat, Chen Xiao raised his hand to help Qing Tan up, then looked at Zi Yan and said, "Take Qing Tan to arrange her accommodations first, let her get familiar with the environment of Zixiao Palace, so that she can wait for news with peace of mind."

Zi Yan readily agreed, greeted Qing Yanjing and the others, and left with Qing Tan first.

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Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, the Zixiao Palace was no longer its usual quiet and serene place. Instead, it was filled with rosy clouds and auspicious mist. All kinds of congratulatory gifts were piled up in the square, shining brightly in the sunlight, making the entire imperial palace look like a crystal fairyland.

This scene began at dawn, with figures carrying immense power piercing the sky and landing outside Zixiao City. These people came alone or with their juniors, but the leaders were all prominent figures in the world.

Many of these Heavenly Supreme experts were people Chen Xiao had never even heard of.

However, guests are always welcome, and as long as they are not there to cause trouble, Zixiao Palace will treat them with the courtesy they deserve.

At noon, the sun hung high in the sky, and golden sunlight poured down, making the square of Zixiao Palace even more dazzling.

Just as the powerful figures were chatting and laughing, a distant and solemn bell suddenly rang out from the horizon. After three rings, the spiritual energy between heaven and earth rippled faintly, as if welcoming the arrival of some great figure.

Immediately afterwards, a beam of light pierced through the clouds, transforming into a bridge of spiritual energy that spanned the sky and reached the front of Zixiao City.

A burly figure descended from the sky atop the bridge of light.

Starlight surged around him, and his robes seemed to be engraved with mountains and rivers. His eyes were like stars and as deep as an abyss. He did not deliberately show his power, but even just walking in this calm manner, he exuded an aura as strong as the sky, which was awe-inspiring.

"Qin Tian of the Great Thousand Palace congratulates the establishment of the Purple Cloud Palace! Congratulations to the True Emperor!"

Before the burly figure even landed, he was already bowing respectfully high in the sky. His loud and clear voice, like a thunderclap, pierced through the rosy clouds and swirling auspicious energy, spreading to every corner of the Purple Cloud Palace.

"Qin Tian, ​​the chief elder of the Great Thousand Palace?!"

"I never expected that someone of his status would come to offer his congratulations in person."

Upon hearing the commotion outside the city, the many powerful figures who were chatting and laughing inside Zixiao Palace suddenly fell silent, as if the air had frozen for a moment.

The next moment, a clamor swept across the entire venue like a tidal wave, and astonishment and doubt filled everyone's faces.

It's quite normal for a Heavenly Supreme expert to attract the attention of the Great Thousand Palace and come to make contact.

When a super power is officially established, it's not surprising that people from the Great Thousand Palace might come to offer their congratulations if they happen to be passing by.

However, the arrival of Qin Tian, ​​the chief elder of the Great Thousand Palace, was somewhat intriguing and carried a strange undertone.

After all, this seems to be an unusually high level of importance.

Without time to think, the group of powerful figures stood up and waited for Qin Tian to arrive.

Even disregarding his status as the chief elder of the Great Thousand Palace, Qin Tian's strength alone warrants such a solemn welcome from them.

the other side.

As Qin Tian landed, Chen Xiao's figure materialized. His black imperial robe accentuated his upright posture, and his aura was subtle yet powerful. He raised his hand and slightly clasped his hands, saying, "Elder Qin, you have come from afar. I apologize for not greeting you properly. Please!"

Chen Xiao also knew that many powerful figures he had never met before would come today, especially from the continents of the far north.

Because they will inevitably interact in the future, they can take this opportunity to get to know each other. In the future, no matter what they do, as long as they can discuss it, they can all give each other face.

After all, once you reach the Heavenly Sovereign level, unless it's an irreconcilable feud, it's almost impossible to truly fight to the death.

The many entanglements are one aspect, while the rambling, endless palace is another.

Even so, Qin Tian's arrival still surprised Chen Xiao slightly.

Just as those powerful figures thought, even if the Great Thousand Palace wanted to take this opportunity to contact him, there was no need for him to come in person.

Therefore, there is probably more to this story than meets the eye.

"Haha, I've come uninvited, I hope the True Emperor won't blame me." Qin Tian raised his hand in return, laughing heartily, but his gaze subtly swept over Chen Xiao.

The more he looked at it, the more astonished he became.

It's said that this True Emperor of Zixiao Palace only ascended from a lower plane more than ten years ago, but his strength seems less and less like that.

Qin Tian was amazed, but his smile grew even more hearty and cheerful.

Although Chen Xiao's situation exceeded his expectations, it seems that the emperor is more worried than the eunuchs are about to make this trip.

However, having another formidable fighting force in this vast world is undoubtedly a good thing for the entire world!

With that thought in mind, Qin Tian collected his thoughts, strode forward, and headed towards Zixiao Palace with Chen Xiao.

"Has the True Emperor ever heard of my Great Thousand Palace?"

"I've heard about it."

"In that case, things will be easier to discuss. We can have a proper chat later."

Chen Xiao nodded, his gaze sweeping lightly over Qin Tian beside him. He had already suppressed the surprise he had just experienced and was about to step into the Zixiao Palace with him when he suddenly stopped.

Qin Tian also sensed something and turned to look with Chen Xiao.

The next moment, everyone in Zixiao City heard a series of sharp, piercing sounds coming from the distant horizon. The sharp sounds tore through the auspicious air and pierced their eardrums.

Swish!Swish!Swish!

The sudden turn of events caused the many powerful figures waiting inside the palace to lose their composure and rush out one after another.

As everyone looked up, they saw dozens of figures of light and shadow rushing towards them, accompanied by a fierce gale. Before reaching the sky above Zixiao City, they suddenly stopped. Their figures stood on the clouds, and the powerful pressure surging around them spread out without any concealment, even dispersing some of the rosy clouds and auspicious energy above Zixiao City.

Seeing this, everyone's thoughts were slightly stirred.

Even someone as powerful as Qin Tian had to restrain his aura and land outside Zixiao City when he arrived, which was a great show of respect.

This group of people were aggressive and menacing.

Clearly, they've come with ill intentions!

Realizing this, the various powerful figures who came to offer their congratulations immediately displayed different expressions: some were surprised and suspicious, some were observing, and some were secretly speculating.

Only the powerful figures from Zixiao Palace had solemn expressions and cold glints in their eyes.

This group of people chose to cause trouble on this important day of all times, which speaks volumes about their malicious intentions.

Today, with everyone watching, if Zixiao Palace handles the situation improperly, the lightest consequence will be a complete loss of face, becoming a laughing stock in the world.

"Kill him!" The Soul Emperor's eyes narrowed sharply, his powerful spiritual energy surged like a tide, and his chilling killing intent soared into the sky. His tone was full of ruthlessness that left no room for argument.

Although he also sensed the presence of the group in the sky, and the leaders were all genuine Heavenly Sovereign experts, he was not afraid at all.

After all, apart from the leaders, most of the rest were still Earthly Sovereigns.

The old Dragon Emperor and Gu Yuan, among others, were also filled with surging spiritual energy, their eyes fixed intently on Chen Xiao, waiting for his command to take to the air and kill him.

Even Xun'er and Xiao Yixian, who were usually gentle and graceful, had their eyes flash with a cold glint, revealing their murderous intent.

Only Zi Yan remained calm, even pursing her lips and muttering under her breath, "These people must be out of their minds. The example of the War Emperor is right there in front of them, and they still dare to come here to die?"

She hadn't forgotten that when Chen Xiao went to the Dou Qi Continent to pick them up several years ago, he had already said that he had the ability to protect himself.

Ziyan had no doubt about this.

This was true a few years ago, but now, several years later, Chen Xiao's strength can no longer be judged by the standards of the past.

Just as everyone was poised to act, Qing Yanjing took a deep breath, gracefully stepped out of the crowd, and walked to Chen Xiao's side.

"They are from the Mahagu tribe."

Upon hearing this, the expressions on the faces of the people from Zixiao Palace became more serious, but the killing intent in their eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

In particular, Little Fairy Doctor and Qinglin and the other girls' eyes turned cold. They already knew Qing Yanjing's background and knew that there was a high probability that he would clash with the Futu Ancient Clan and the Maha Ancient Clan. They just did not expect that the Maha Ancient Clan would choose today to launch such an attack so openly.

"True Emperor, do you need me—" Qin Tian spoke up at the right moment.

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Xiao raised his hand to stop him. "This is a trivial matter, so Elder Qin need not interfere. As the saying goes, guests are guests. Those with good intentions will be treated with courtesy by Zixiao Palace. As for those with ill intentions, well, that is—"

"Kill when necessary!"

Chen Xiao's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable certainty. His gaze fell upon the group of Maha Ancient Clan members high in the sky, his eyes calm yet concealing a chilling intent.

Now he finally understood why Qin Tian had come.

It's highly likely that Qin Tian received some information, which is why he came to mediate.

After all, judging from Chen Xiao's past performance, he still has great potential, making this trip worthwhile.

However, after actually meeting him, Qin Tian realized that Chen Xiao's strength did not match the rumors, so he held back his intention to make a move.

Speaking out at this moment is purely a polite gesture.

Chen Xiao gave Qing Yanjing, Cao Ying, and the others a reassuring look, then stepped forward, ascending step by step into the sky. His black imperial robes fluttered without wind, and with each step he took, an invisible Daoist aura seemed to spread, causing the spiritual energy between heaven and earth to tremble.

He didn't deliberately release his pressure, but he naturally exuded an aura of dominance over the world. He approached step by step, causing the dozens of figures of the Mohe Ancient Clan in the distant sky to subconsciously take a step back.

Among the dozens of figures, the leader was a tall and imposing man with an aura as powerful as a dragon and as deep as the abyss. His black and white brocade robe accentuated his noble demeanor. What was most striking were his eyes, one black and one white, which revealed a strange and extraordinary quality as they moved.

Finding himself subconsciously forced to take a half-step back by Chen Xiao's aura, the man's face instantly darkened, and the pressure around him suddenly dropped.

A white-haired, Spiritual Supreme Elder beside him noticed his anger and immediately stepped forward, overtaking the crowd.

The old man raised his eyes to look at Chen Xiao, his chin slightly raised, his tone arrogant and carrying an unquestionable question: "You are Chen Xiao? Do you know that the Futu Ancient Clan and my Maha Ancient Clan have long intended to form a marriage alliance? Yet you took Qing Yanjing away without permission. Such a crime—"

"Noisy."

Chen Xiao spoke calmly, and before he finished speaking, a beam of icy blue light condensed at his fingertips, which he then pointed at from a distance.

In the blink of an eye, everyone felt a blur before their eyes and a muffled thunderclap exploded in their ears.

When they looked up again, the place where the old man had just stood was now empty, with only wisps of residual spiritual energy dissipating in the wind.

However, on the ground outside Zixiao City, a shocking giant crater had suddenly appeared, with dust churning up.

The group of powerful figures focused their attention and probed, only to barely sense a wisp of energy in the pit, as faint as a candle flickering in the wind, almost extinguished.

His identity is self-evident!

This scene came so suddenly that the world fell into a deathly silence, as if even breathing had been cut off, and a pin drop could be heard.

The people of the Mahagu tribe, in particular, were all dumbfounded, their eyes wide with disbelief, as if they had seen a ghost.

They knew very well that the old man was a genuine Spirit-Rank Heavenly Sovereign. Although he wasn't top-tier in his clan, he was a giant in the Great Thousand World, and definitely not some nobody from the lower three realms.

But now, in front of this True Emperor who has only risen to fame in the last ten years, he was blasted down to the mortal world with a mere flick of his finger!

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