Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 226 A mere sixth-grade alchemist is not enough!

Inside the dark medicine cauldron.

A small golden dragon, about a foot long, twitched its eyelids, slowly opened its eyes, a fleeting look of confusion in its pupils before gradually returning to clarity. Sensing the scorching crimson flames around it, it leaped up and shouted:

"It's so hot! Damn master, where have you taken this dragon?"

A pair of dark, golden eyes scanned the surroundings, discovering that it was a small space, seemingly inside a medicine cauldron, and that the flames looked somewhat familiar.

"This heartless bastard... has he finally decided to attack me, the dragon?"

"!" Xiao Bai.

Hearing the thumping sound from inside the medicine cauldron, the look of surprise on his face froze, his forehead was covered in black lines, and his eyes instantly darkened.

This bastard, just refine it directly!

With a flick of the finger, a streak of multicolored light flashed and fell into the cauldron.

"Gulp!"

The murmurs within the cauldron abruptly ceased. The little golden dragon gazed at the five-colored longsword slowly condensing above its head, swallowed hard, and let its throat bob.

A scene immediately flashed into his mind: the forty-meter-long sword beneath Canaan Academy, directly severing the source of the Fallen Heart Flame.

However, compared to that one, this one is rather small, only about half a foot long.

"Hehe. My lord, it's been a long time. Have you missed this dragon?" The little golden dragon waved its claws at the five-colored longsword and immediately put on a fawning smile.

"If you're awake, hurry up and come out!" Xiao Bai rolled his eyes, too lazy to pay attention to this somewhat mischievous, chattering dragon, and sheathed his five-colored longsword.

"Alright!"

The little golden dragon soared into the air, leaping out of the medicine cauldron. It lingered in the courtyard for a moment, stretching its legs. Feeling that the lost essence within its body had been restored, it was invigorated and couldn't help but let out a loud dragon roar.

Yunlan Sect.

"Sect Master, please forgive us!" The three Dou Wang elders bowed to Yun Yun and said softly.

Seeing this scene, Yun Yun felt helpless and caught in a dilemma.

She, as the sect leader of Yunlan Sect, could not bring herself to attack the elders of Yunlan Sect for the sake of this young man. Moreover, if she did do so, it would surely alarm her teacher, who would then be in even greater danger.

But judging from the boy's expression, he certainly won't surrender easily. If I grab him myself, a conflict is bound to break out, and then how will I face that person?

"Don't hurt him!"

Turning her head, she saw that the young man's face was calm and composed. He was not nervous at all because the three elders were going to attack him. Knowing that they had to fight today before they would be satisfied, Yun Yun gave a calm instruction and left with Nalan Yanran.

"Yes!" the three answered in unison, their lips slightly bitter. Although the Grand Elder held real power, the Sect Master was a Dou Huang!

We can't afford to offend any of them! What should we do?

They exchanged a glance and nodded to each other, as if they had made a decision, and then dispersed around the boy, standing in a triangular formation.

"teacher"

Nalan Yanran's face paled, and she wanted to say something, but when she opened her mouth, she didn't know how to say it.

Although the teacher is nominally the sect leader, the Elder Hall is now in the hands of the Grand Elder, who also holds the inheritance seal. Since the last sect meeting, the teacher has hardly been involved in any affairs. If we were to say anything now, it would clearly put the teacher in a difficult position.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look back at the boy surrounded by three Dou Wang elders. A trace of worry flashed in his eyes, and he silently prayed that the boy would be safe and sound.

"Little guy, I don't know what gives you the confidence, but if things are hopeless, remember not to resist!" Yun Yun secretly transmitted her voice.

Thinking about the question she hadn't answered, a hint of disappointment flashed in her beautiful eyes.

If he really comes, I hope he doesn't come to the Yunlan Sect. Although he possesses that strange sealing technique that can subdue the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, he's no match for my teacher.

Yun Yun secretly shook her head.

Hearing the voice transmission in his ear, Xiao Yan's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded inwardly. As the sect leader of Yunlan Sect, it was already quite remarkable that she could do this much because of Brother Bai.

After all, judging from the current situation of Yunlan Sect, she seems to be facing difficulties as well.

"Wind, Fire, and Wood Wall!"

A low, unified shout snapped Xiao Yan back to his senses, and he looked around.

The three people around him stood facing each other, their palms facing each other. Three different colors of fighting spirit surged out and then connected with each other. A light screen quickly spread out, forming a triangular light membrane that instantly surrounded him.

His face darkened, his eyes fixed on the light screen. With a wave of his hand, a wisp of azure flame shot out and adhered to the light membrane. The intense heat caused the light membrane to tremble and ripple slightly.

However, with the powerful energy of a Dou Wang expert supporting it, the difference was too great, and it didn't have much effect.

"Damn it, do I have to ask the teacher to intervene now?" Xiao Yan slammed his fist into the light screen, feeling the impenetrable prison, and cursed under his breath.

He didn't want to reveal his teacher unless absolutely necessary, as the mysterious person clearly made his teacher very wary.

Watching the slowly shrinking light screen, I couldn't help but close my eyes, my heart filled with hesitation and struggle.

"Have you given up?"

Looking at Xiao Yan, who had closed his eyes and was no longer moving in the light screen, the three Yunlan Sect elders raised their eyebrows and a hint of joy flashed in their eyes.

It's good that you're not resisting!

In this way, we can fulfill the Grand Elder's mission and also keep our promise to the Sect Master.

With a wave of his hand, the shrinking energy screen accelerated its contraction once more.

Just then, a chill swept over, and frosty snowflakes began to fall slowly from the sky, causing the temperature in the square to drop rapidly.

"careful!!"

Seeing a wisp of blue and white light quietly appear on the energy shield in front of them, slowly expanding into an ice flower shape, an elder of the Yunlan Sect, whose expression changed drastically, hurriedly shouted.

As soon as he finished speaking, ice flowers rapidly spread across the energy light membrane.

From a small point, it expanded into a vast expanse, freezing the entire light membrane in the blink of an eye, almost solidifying onto the palm of my hand.

The three Dou Wang elders of the Yunlan Sect were shocked and hurriedly withdrew their hands that were amplifying their Dou Qi.

Inside the light barrier, Xiao Yan, having made up his mind, opened his eyes. He was about to ask his teacher to help when all he saw was a vast expanse of white. He rubbed his eyes in confusion and looked at the light barrier again.

Yes, it was still pure white, with a faint hint of blue.

"Hai Bodong!!"

On the high platform, Yun Leng's smug smile slowly froze. Looking at the aged figure that appeared in front of the light membrane, his expression instantly turned extremely ugly.

"Ebi!"

Hearing Yun Ling's furious shouts outside, Xiao Yan's eyes lit up with joy. He hadn't expected Hai Bodong to make a move at this time.

"Hehe. Yun Ling, I never imagined that you, who just entered the Yunlan Sect's Elder Hall back then, would become the Chief Elder, seemingly wielding absolute power. You're truly awe-inspiring!"

Hai Bodong glanced at Yun Yun, who sat in the main seat with an expression neither happy nor sad, and became even more certain of a certain guess in his heart. He smiled faintly.

"Enough with the small talk, you... want to protect him?" Hearing his sarcastic words, Yun Leng waved his hand, his eyes darkening as he stared intently at him, and said angrily.

"I cannot accept such a request! Today, I must protect his safety!"

Hai Bodong shrugged, seemingly helpless, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

"Today's matter concerns the reputation of our sect. The Mittel family has always remained neutral. You should think carefully. If you really make a move, then the Yunlan Sect and the Mittel family will suffer."

Yun Ling frowned slightly. Although his words were only brief, the threat in them was clear to everyone present.

"Haha. Yunling, are you threatening me, Hai Bodong?" Hai Bodong laughed heartily, full of confidence, and casually slapped his hand on the frozen light membrane behind him.

"Splash!"

A series of shattering ice sounds rang out, and Xiao Yan's figure reappeared in the square.

This scene instantly darkened Yun Leng's aged face. He knew that Hai Bodong was expressing his attitude; he had made up his mind to protect Xiao Yan today.

Even if it offends the Yunlan Sect, I'm willing to do it!

"Thank you, Elder Hai!" Xiao Yan walked to Hai Bodong's side and cupped his hands in thanks.

"Sigh, who told me to agree to that guy's request!"

Hai Bodong nodded, glanced at Jia Xingtian sitting quietly on the stage, and said meaningfully:

"I'm not like some people who, when repaying a favor, have to agonize over it for ages!"

"!" Add Xingtian.

This old man is being sarcastic today. My relationship with Mr. Bai is not as good as yours!

The person involved isn't even here, so what favors do I have to do for them?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan blinked blankly, not knowing what he meant or what he meant by repaying a favor.

"Old Man Hai, can you take me away from here?"

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Without dwelling on the matter, Xiao Yan slowly scanned his surroundings, his expression slightly grim. They were already surrounded by over a hundred people from the Yunlan Sect.

"Leaving is no problem for me, but taking you along is a bit troublesome. Even if Yun Yun doesn't make a move, this is the Yunlan Sect's mountain gate. Once the formation is set up, I'll have to be careful!"

Just then, Yun Ling on the platform shouted, "Yunlan Sect deacons and disciples, listen to my command! Form the Yunlan Mist Formation to seal off the plaza! Yun Li, you three, hold off Hai Bodong!"

As soon as the sound fell, hundreds of deacons around them moved swiftly, scattering to various parts of the square. They shouted in unison, and powerful battle qi surged from their bodies.

A cloud of misty energy, like an inverted waterfall, lingered in the air above the plaza for a moment before rapidly spreading to form an overturned giant bowl, sealing off the entire plaza.

"Walk!"

Seeing this, Hai Bodong lifted Xiao Yan by the shoulder, forcefully shoved aside the three elders who surrounded him, and with a wave of his hand, a ten-foot-long stream of icy energy slammed into the newly formed energy shield.

"Bang!"

With a loud bang, the energy shield shook, but it did not shatter.

"Damn turtle shell!"

Seeing the three Dou Wangs surround him again, Hai Bodong's eyes sharpened, and his icy Dou Qi surged forth, quickly condensing into an ice mirror in front of him to resist the fierce energy of the three combined.

"Be careful! Wait until I break this turtle shell!" Hai Bodong said in a low voice, and with a clever move, sent Xiao Yan away.

Landing on the plaza, Xiao Yan looked up at Hai Bodong, who was entangled with the three of them, his fists clenched. Suddenly, a whooshing sound came from behind him, and he turned around abruptly.

Yun Ling grinned maliciously and moved swiftly towards them. His expression changed, and he stomped his foot hard, retreating at top speed.

"Heh, trying to leave? Too late!" Yun Ling sneered as he watched Xiao Yan retreat hastily. He tapped his toes, and energy wings appeared behind him, increasing his speed dramatically.

The withered, eagle-claw-like hand, swift as lightning, with a sharp gust of wind, viciously grabbed at Xiao Yan's neck.

"Teacher," Nalan Yanran's expression changed drastically as she watched this scene. She suddenly looked at Yun Yun beside her and said urgently.

She wasn't too worried about the previous three elders because they had been entrusted by their teacher, but now that the First Elder is personally taking action, he won't give his teacher any face.

Yun Yun's pretty face also darkened slightly, her eyes fixed on Yun Leng, ready to strike at any moment if he really went for the kill.

If we go down now, Yun Ling will definitely alarm the teacher. If that happens, even she can't guarantee that Xiao Yan will be safe.

Above the square, Hai Bodong also saw this scene. His expression changed slightly, and he glanced at the ring on Xiao Yan's hand, temporarily putting his mind at ease.

On the high platform by the square, Jia Xingtian's eyes flashed rapidly as he struggled with whether or not to make a move.

After a moment's hesitation, I decided against it. I couldn't let anything happen to this boy, at least not in front of him!

Although he wanted to escalate the conflict between Yunlan Sect and that Mr. Bai, if Yunling really went all out and he stood by and did nothing, he would probably be resented.

Thinking of Queen Medusa, whose aura he couldn't fathom, he made a decision in his heart.

He glanced at the empty seat not far from him, sighed softly, and hoped that Mr. Bai would show some consideration for the royal family in the future, given his actions today!

"Bang!"

Inside the ring, Yao Lao was slightly annoyed. He was about to make a move twice but was interrupted. Looking at Jia Xingtian in front of Xiao Yan, he wondered why this person was helping. Was it also arranged by that kid?

"Galatians!"

Yun Ling's expression changed drastically when he saw Jia Xingtian blocking his way. A look of shock flashed across his eyes. He looked at Xiao Yan beside him with disbelief on his face.

It seems that all the major Douhuang forces in the Jia Ma Empire, except for the Yunlan Sect, want to protect him, and even their own sect's Douhuang Sect Master wants to protect him!

Does this kid have some amazing background that he doesn't know about?

On the main seat, Yun Yun's mouth was slightly open. Today's events were too numerous to count, and the series of changes left her somewhat bewildered.

No wonder that young man named Xiao Yan was fearless. With these two protecting him, the Yunlan Sect on the surface is really not worth mentioning!

"Elder Yunling, are you trying to kill someone with such ruthless methods?" Jia Xingtian asked in a cryptic tone.

"Elder Jia, although there have been some frictions between the Yunlan Sect and the royal family, is today's action an attempt to completely sever ties with the Yunlan Sect?"

Ignoring Jia Xingtian's tone, Yun Leng's face was grim; he hadn't expected things to turn out this way.

This three-year agreement seems to be a conspiracy against the Yunlan Sect. Could it be that the Jiama royal family and the Mittel family are preparing to join forces against the Yunlan Sect?

No. It shouldn't be. Considering Sect Master Yun Yun's attitude, she would never betray the sect!

Thinking about this, Yun Leng was a little confused. He couldn't see through today's situation. He felt that Hai Bodong and Jia Xingtian were acting strangely today. Both of them were old foxes who weighed the pros and cons and would not easily make things difficult for Yunlan Sect without good reason.

There must be some reason, but what exactly is it?

"Tear off the mask of civility? Not at all. I simply owe someone a favor, and today I'm merely repaying it!"

"Repaying a favor?"

Yunling suddenly remembered that Hai Bodong had been asked to repay a favor by Xing Tian.

Suddenly turning around, I looked at the empty space on the edge of the square.

"Hehe. Haha"

Yun Leng's shoulders trembled, his laughter rising from a low note to a roaring laugh. He finally realized that he had felt he had forgotten something all day—it was that Mr. Bai.

This Yan Xiao, who is Xiao Yan, is, according to intelligence, one of Mr. Bai's men, isn't he?

At first, he was so happy to discover that the person wanted by the Yunlan Sect was actually a wanted person, and then he almost forgot about it because of the actions of the sect leader, Yun Yun!

"That Mr. Bai has quite the audacity. He hasn't even shown his face, yet he already has two Dou Huang level experts working for him. No wonder he's a sixth-grade alchemist!"

"However, so what if he's a sixth-rank alchemist? For the matters that my Yunlan Sect needs to accomplish, a mere sixth-rank alchemist is far from sufficient!"

"Now that you've chosen to stand against my Yunlan Sect, then... you... don't... need to leave!"

"Oh? You?!" Jia Xingtian stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Yun Leng indifferently.

"Heh. Of course I can't! But..." Yun Ling sneered, took out a cloud-white flute from his storage ring, and brought it to his lips.

"Yunling, stop!!"

"Cloud Prism, wait."

(End of this chapter)