Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 216 Illusionary Grass Acquired

Gama Imperial City.

In front of a luxury hotel in the southern part of the city.

"This guy's way too cautious! He's practically circled half the holy city!"

Looking at the gray-robed figure entering the inn, Xiao Yan couldn't help but wonder if this person had a persecution complex, otherwise why would he be so cautious?

Even he, who is usually cautious, felt somewhat inferior!

"He's hiding something!"

Xiao Bai smiled coldly. This person had been heading towards crowded places the whole way, and he hadn't found an opportunity to make a move.

"A ghost?" Xiao Yan blinked in confusion, not knowing what this meant.

"Go in and take a look. You'll find out!"

Sensing that someone had entered a room in the hotel, Xiao Bai lifted his foot and stepped inside.

Looking at the figure ahead, Xiao Yan shook his head, suppressing his confusion, and hurriedly followed.

At the door of the innermost room in the second-floor corridor, Xiao Bai glanced at the transparent silk thread on the door frame, ignored it, reached out and placed his hand on the door, releasing a burst of energy from his palm.

"Bang!"

With a faint sound, the bolt inside the door suddenly turned to dust.

"who!!"

A sharp shout, filled with rage and panic, suddenly rang out in the room.

With a gentle push, the door creaked open.

Xiao Bai walked in leisurely, his gaze sweeping across the room as he went.

Before the bed, a boy with a youthful face stared at him warily, his gray robe, which he wore tightly wrapped around himself, was carelessly tossed on the bed.

"Tsk tsk. He really is seventeen!" Xiao Yan walked in at this moment, looking at the young face not far away, and couldn't help but sigh.

"It's you!!"

Looking at Xiao Yan as he walked in, the young man's pupils flickered slightly, then he sneered:

"Why are you so resentful about losing at the competition that you're seeking revenge in private?"

"I"

Xiao Yan was speechless for a moment. According to Brother Bai, they were indeed there to deal with this person. Thinking of this, he felt a little ashamed.

His eyes darted around, he raised his head, crossed his arms, and said with a disdainful expression, "That's right! We're here for revenge, so what?"

"you"

The boy's eyes widened instantly. He pointed at Xiao Yan, speechless, rendered silent by the shameless words. Looking at Xiao Yan's arrogant expression, he cursed inwardly:

Damn it, you've gotten all proud of yourself?

A moment later, the boy's gaze shifted slightly, landing on the black-robed youth beside him, a deep sense of apprehension flashing in his eyes.

He had seen this person at the conference before; he held a high position and sat with Nafama. Had his secret been discovered?

"Aren't you afraid of incurring the wrath of the Alchemists' Guild by doing this?"

The boy's mind raced, his vigilance heightened, but his face remained calm as he probed.

"The Alchemists' Guild is furious?"

With a flick of his wrist, a chair flew over. Xiao Bai sat down leisurely, his gaze playful as he looked at the tense young man, and said with a faint smile:

"If I kill you, they might even thank me! Don't you think so?"

"Yanli!"

Upon hearing the name, the boy's pupils shrank to pinpoints, his face paled slightly, and he was horrified. He hadn't expected that this person would not only see through his disguise but also reveal his identity so clearly.

Xiao Yan, standing to the side, blinked in confusion. Who was Yan Li? Wasn't Brother Bai here to help him deal with the problem?

I was just thinking that he meant well, and that I should swallow my shame and admit that his methods were despicable!

Could it be that this despicable bastard is deceiving his feelings again?

Ignoring Xiao Yan's gaze, Xiao Bai quietly stared at the young man opposite him.

Seeing his panicked expression, as if he were at a loss, a red shadow flashed in his hand and disappeared into his mouth, which he swallowed directly.

"The Rejuvenation Pill!"

"Ahem. You."

Upon hearing him directly state the name of the pill, the boy was shocked and nearly choked to death on the pill in his mouth.

"Who are you? Did that old man Fama send you?"

As he spoke, the boy's youthful face suddenly began to twist horribly, and his body gradually grew taller.

Not long after, the seventeen-year-old boy, to Xiao Yan's astonishment, transformed into a stern-faced middle-aged man.

"There really is something fishy." Xiao Yan stared intently at the scene, slowly widening his eyes and muttering to himself.

Thinking back to what Brother Bai had said in front of the hotel and everything that had just happened, he instantly realized that he already knew this guy was suspicious.

That bastard lied to him again!

He was quite heartbroken, saying that he only started following this person because he heard him say he wanted to win the championship, which moved him deeply.

Thinking of this, she suddenly turned her head, glaring fiercely at Xiao Bai, gritting her teeth.

Give me back the gratitude I felt!

Just then, a powerful aura pressed down on him, causing Xiao Yan to take two steps back and turn around in surprise.

He was a fighting spirit, and he even faintly possessed the aura of a fighting king!

"It's more comfortable in my original form; at least I can unleash my full potential!"

Feeling the familiar power return within him, the middle-aged man cracked his neck and grinned maliciously at the two people opposite him.

"Heh. Isn't it too late to realize this now?"

Although it was unclear how the young man knew his identity, judging from his youthful appearance, he was confident that he could take down both of them!

"How foolish! Knowing my identity, they still dared to deliver themselves to my doorstep, and they didn't even make a move before, waiting for me to recover with the pills. I must say, I have to thank you!"

"Really? A nine-star Dou Ling cultivation level gives you such confidence?"

Looking at Yan Li, whose expression had suddenly become arrogant, Xiao Bai smiled faintly, and the power of his soul in his sea of ​​consciousness suddenly burst forth.

Yan Li's arrogant expression froze, and his smile gradually turned to ice.

Feeling the immense pressure on his body, he struggled to lift his head and looked at the black-robed youth on the chair, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"This is...the power of the soul!"

"Who exactly are you? When did the Gama Empire produce someone like you?!"

He is a peak fourth-grade alchemist, and his soul power is far beyond that of ordinary Dou Wang experts.

The power emanating from him was like looking up at a towering mountain, making his soul tremble and his heart tremble with fear. Compared to it, his own soul felt as fragile as paper, ready to crumble at the slightest touch!

Too lazy to waste words, Xiao Bai waved his hand, and the storage ring on Yan Li's hand instantly detached from his finger, turning into a stream of light that flew over and landed in his hand.

A wisp of soul power probed into it, and the soul imprint on it was violently struck by this power, shattering instantly.

"puff!"

Under the influence of his mind, this soul impact made Yan Li's already pale face turn even paler in an instant. As he felt dizzy, a metallic taste rose in his throat, and he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Haha, you really didn't disappoint me!"

With a slight smile, Xiao Bai flipped his hand, and a dark, three-leaf herb emitting a dreamlike glow floated in his palm.

"Phantom Grass!"

The old doctor's voice suddenly rang out in surprise; he finally knew why Xiao Bai had come here!

So they came looking for medicinal herbs!

"This is the Illusionary Ghost Grass!" Xiao Yan's eyes lit up when he heard his teacher's voice. He couldn't care less about Xiao Bai lying to him and hurriedly took two steps closer to examine the medicinal herb.

This is crucial to the teacher's recovery; nothing is more important than this!

"Ahem. You've come for this Illusionary Grass?"

Yan Li felt as if a horde of demonic beasts were stampeding through his mind. Damn it, why didn't you say you were here for this worthless grass?

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

This thing is worthless. In the Izumo Empire, it's only worth tens of thousands of gold coins. Why would a powerful figure like this need to step in?

It almost made me think the Alchemists' Guild was going to take him down!

That red pill I just took could buy dozens of Illusionary Nether Grass plants!

"Tell me! What happened at the Netherworld Swamp? Why haven't we seen a single Illusionary Grass in the Gama Empire lately?"

Xiao Bai put away the medicinal herbs in his hand, played with his storage ring, and looked calmly at Yan Li. He had been keeping an eye on things since Ya Fei mentioned the Netherworld Swamp a few days ago.

As for the ring, he examined its contents. It contained quite a few poisonous medicinal herbs, but nothing else of value. Of course, the "not valuable" here only applied to him.

This guy has some prestige in the Izumo Empire. He strongly advocates the combination of alchemists and "poison masters," and is quite popular among poison masters. He is a strong candidate to succeed the next president.

Upon hearing this, a look of realization flashed in Yan Li's eyes. This person must be in dire need of the Illusionary Grass, but couldn't find it in the Jia Ma Empire. Knowing his identity, he came to attack him.

"Sir, could you please withdraw your soul power? I am struggling to withstand it!"

Knowing that he hadn't come because of the Alchemist Guild, Yan Li breathed a huge sigh of relief. His legs trembled, and he felt like he was about to be forced to his knees. He couldn't help but speak in a hoarse voice.

This person looks young, but his actual age is definitely not that. I wonder what kind of old monster is pretending to be young!

This level of cultivation is truly unfathomable, even more mysterious than some of the Dou Huang powerhouses he has ever seen!

Even a sixth-grade alchemist wouldn't have such a high level of soul power!

Xiao Bai waved his hand, and Yan Li instantly felt the pressure on his body dissipate, and couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.

If it were the Alchemists Guild of the Gama Empire causing him trouble, he would have a backup plan. But judging from this person's strength and attitude, he didn't seem to have any sense of belonging to the Alchemists Guild and seemed to not care at all.

He dared not utter the threatening words he had prepared beforehand, for fear of angering the man and causing him to be beaten to death.

"Reporting to you, sir, about half a year ago, for some unknown reason, some high-level poisonous insects and beasts escaped from the deepest part of the Netherworld Swamp and began to swim out. These insects and beasts are very powerful, including some sixth-tier poisonous insect magical beasts. There are even rumors that some people have seen seventh-tier magical beasts. Few people dare to venture deep into the swamp, which is why the medicinal herbs produced in the Netherworld Swamp have greatly decreased!"

"Furthermore, the Illusion Grass is an important ingredient in the production of some hallucinogenic poisons. Its main source is the Netherworld Swamp, and it's in high demand even in the Izumo Empire, let alone being sold to the Gama Empire!"

"Seventh Rank!"

Xiao Bai frowned. There were magical beasts of this rank, and they had even escaped. It didn't seem to be what he had guessed.

Upon first hearing the name Netherworld Swamp, he immediately thought of a strange fire, the Netherworld Poison Fire!

Now it seems that's not the case; a seventh-tier magical beast is equivalent to a Dou Zong powerhouse among humans.

On the list of strange flames, it's unlikely that a Netherworld Poison Flame ranked 20th would be so feared by a seventh-tier magical beast!

"Has no powerful figures gone to investigate the Izumo Empire?"

Xiao Bai's eyes showed doubt. The number of powerful figures on the side of Chuyun should be greater than that on the side of the Jia Ma Empire.

Even if they have reservations, the unusual situation of such a treasure land as the Netherworld Swamp should attract some people to go there in search of opportunities.

There is never a shortage of people in this world who are driven by greed and have a spirit of adventure. The greater the risk, the greater the reward may be.

In the world of spiritual practice, there are countless people who dare to risk their lives and take a gamble!

Upon hearing this, Yan Li nodded and said:

"Indeed, the Netherworld Swamp has existed for countless years, its interior riddled with poisonous venom. Its deepest part is a paradise for venomous insects and magical beasts, and very few humans dare to venture there. No one can say for sure what it's like inside!"

"But these are only the areas that have been explored. Countless natural treasures have been born from them, and many relics left by powerful figures have also been discovered. Everyone has their own speculations about this situation. Some say that a supreme treasure has been born, some say that a powerful magical beast has awakened in the depths, and others say that it has emerged from the cave of an ancient powerful figure. There are many different opinions."

"It is said that the former sect leader of the Poison Sect spent many years at the peak of the Dou Huang realm. Seeing that his time was running out and there was no hope of breaking through, he ventured into the realm to try his luck, hoping that a powerful figure's cave would emerge and he could seek an opportunity to break through to the Dou Zong realm. However, there has been no news of him since then, and the entire Poison Sect almost collapsed as a result!"

"The Poison Sect!"

Upon suddenly hearing that familiar name, a look of reminiscence appeared in Xiao Bai's eyes, and a gentle and pretty face floated into his mind. That girl was almost breaking through to the Dou Wang level when he left.

"My lord, do you have any past dealings with the Poison Sect?"

Looking at the expression on Xiao Bai's face, Yan Li asked hesitantly.

Xiao Yan, who was standing next to him, also looked over in confusion, wondering when Brother Bai had gotten involved with the Poison Sect of the Chuyun Empire, since he had never been there.

"No!" Xiao Bai shook his head amidst the silent gazes of the two people in the room.

Why are you looking so nostalgic if it's okay?

"It's alright, I was just about to tell you, sir, that the Poison Sect has been defunct since their former sect leader disappeared without a trace, and they're practically on the verge of being swallowed up by the Myriad Poisons Sect!!"

"Ha! The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect!"

Xiao Bai smiled noncommittally. He knew that because of Cai Lin, he would likely have to clash with this sect in the future.

As for the Poison Sect, let it go. Xian'er is no longer their sect leader, so what happens to them has nothing to do with him!

His eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Yan Li. This guy was indeed the vice president of the Izumo Empire's guild; he was quite well-informed, which made him almost reluctant to kill him.

The value of not killing this person is greater than that of killing him outright.

After a moment's thought, Xiao Bai beckoned to Yan Li:

"Come here!"

Looking into the deep black eyes of the young man in black robes, Yan Li swallowed hard, wondering what this man wanted to do. After struggling with his thoughts for a moment, he hesitated and walked forward.

As he approached, Xiao Bai stood up, extended his right hand, and with two fingers forming a sword-like gesture, pointed at his brow with what appeared to be a slow but actually swift motion.

Yan Li's expression changed drastically. He wanted to retreat, but the familiar pressure on his body made him unable to move. He was on high alert and could only try to resist by using his soul power.

"If you don't want to become an idiot, don't put up a futile resistance!"

A shout rang in his ears, startling Yan Li. He subconsciously dispersed his soul power and watched as two fingers were pointed at his eyes.

Then he felt something more in his sea of ​​consciousness. Suppressing his panic, he quickly looked inside and saw a mark with mysterious patterns floating above his sea of ​​consciousness!

"What...what is this?"

(End of this chapter)