Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 240 The Plan to Liberate the Northwest Soul Palace Protectors

Looking at the dark red lightning dancing on his fingertips, Xiao Bai pondered for a moment.

"Master Yao is a soul, so does this Eternal Reincarnation Lightning only affect souls?"

He muttered to himself, as if remembering something, and took out a small bottle from his storage ring. It was the bottle that sealed the guardian deity, Wu.

With a wave of his hand, he created a barrier in the cave and broke the seal on the bottle.

A wisp of black smoke drifted out of the bottle, gradually condensing into the shape of the Protector Wu.

"At least she has some self-awareness; she knows she can't escape, so she's stopped making futile struggles!"

Seeing that Protector Wu had not done anything wrong after appearing, Xiao Bai smiled faintly.

"Boy, kill me if you want. Dream on, you think you can see me make a fool of myself!"

After surveying his surroundings, Protector Wu snorted coldly, glanced at Xiao Bai, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

In such a short time, this person actually broke through. Judging from his aura, he's not as weak as someone who just entered the Dou Huang realm.

His strength and power were immense; he was about to break through to the three-star Dou Huang level. He was truly a monster.

He was able to defeat Yunshan at the peak of the Dou Wang realm, so he must be even more unfathomable now. With his current severely injured body, he has no chance to resist.

"Since you're so determined to die, then I'll grant your wish!"

Xiao Bai chuckled, raised his arm, and pointed with his fingertip. A wisp of dark red lightning appeared and shot out.

"you"

Protector Wu's expression changed, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes. He thought that this time the kid came out because he wanted to ask him some questions again and wanted to show his toughness.

Unexpectedly, without asking any questions, they directly wanted to kill him.

The terrifying ghost face appeared particularly ferocious under the dark red lightning, and a trace of despair and resentment flashed in its red eyes.

However, the lightning bolt was extremely fast, and it pierced through his soul almost the instant he reacted.

"laugh--"

Lightning pierced Wu Hufa's body like a sharp blade, and dark red lightning spread rapidly within him, as if countless tiny snakes were tearing at his soul.

The protector's body began to tremble violently, and black smoke overflowed from his seven orifices, making a "sizzling" sound, as if his soul was being burned.

Xiao Bai ignored it and focused on controlling the lightning, carefully sensing the damage the Eternal Reincarnation Lightning inflicted on his soul.

It is indeed stronger than the physical body, but not by much.

Deep within the soul of Protector Wu, there seemed to be a heavy shackle, which had been invisible before, but was now being slowly pulled out and torn apart bit by bit by the Thunder of Eternal Reincarnation.

Suddenly, Protector Wu let out a painful roar, clutched his head with both hands, knelt on the ground, and his illusory body trembled violently.

"No, don't."

The voice of the protector was filled with pain and fear.

Xiao Bai frowned slightly, but did not stop what he was doing.

Judging from the way the protector looked, it didn't seem like he was afraid of the thunder, but rather like he was recalling something.

Xiao Bai's gaze narrowed slightly, the dark red lightning at his fingertips still flickering, but his attention was now completely focused on Protector Wu's reaction.

The agonizing screams continued inside the cave.

The gradually tearing "shackles" seem to hint at something deeper.

"This Eternal Reincarnation Thunder... could it be more than just a means of attacking the soul?" Xiao Bai pondered to himself.

Protector Wu's body trembled even more violently, and black smoke kept pouring out of his body, as if his soul was being forcibly stripped away by some force.

A flicker of confusion crossed her red eyes, followed by a deep fear, as if she had witnessed something horrific.

"No, I don't want to go through that again."

The protector's voice became intermittent, as if he was desperately resisting something.

Xiao Bai frowned, a vague guess forming in his mind, as he carefully observed the changes in Protector Wu.

The violent trembling gradually subsided, and his eyes became vacant, as if he were lost in some kind of memory.

"What did you see?" Xiao Bai asked coldly.

Protector Wu slowly raised his head, the fear in his eyes still lingering.

Staring at Xiao Bai, the hatred he had previously concealed was gone, and his voice was hoarse and slow:

"What kind of lightning is this? Why is it making me see those...those past memories?"

"Memories of the past?"

Xiao Bai was startled, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

The Eternal Reincarnation Thunder can actually help people regain their memories?

The voice of the Protector of the Wild Goose continued, trembling slightly:

"I witnessed countless cleansings, countless acts of suffering."

"Those memories that were erased by the Soul Palace have all returned."

Xiao Bai immediately understood that the Eternal Reincarnation Lightning was not just harmful to the soul.

It can even touch the memories deep within the soul; this power is far more mysterious than a simple attack.

"Then tell me, who were you before, and why were your memories erased by the Soul Palace?" Xiao Bai asked with great interest.

Protector Wu's body was still trembling slightly, and the fear in his eyes was gradually replaced by a complex emotion.

His gaze deepened, as if piercing through time and space, returning to the past.

"I was once a rogue cultivator from the Northwest Continent, named 'Wu Tian'."

His voice was deep and hoarse, carrying an indescribable sense of vicissitude.

"Wu Tian?"

Xiao Bai frowned slightly. He had never heard of this name before, but it didn't matter. The powerful figures he knew of in the Dou Qi Continent were only those who appeared in the original novel.

"Yes, Wutian."

The protector's voice gradually calmed down, as if he were recalling a long-forgotten past.

"Back then, I was a rogue cultivator in the Northwest Continent. Although I had no sect to rely on, I still managed to cultivate to the Dou Zong realm thanks to my own talent and some fortuitous encounters!"

"Back then, I was short-sighted, arrogant, and believed myself to be exceptionally talented, capable of dominating the Northwest Continent, until... I encountered the 'Soul Palace'!"

When he spoke of the Soul Palace, he emphasized it heavily, a hint of pain and regret flashing in his eyes.

Xiao Bai stroked his chin, his eyes wide with surprise, and looked Wu Protector up and down.

If what this guy says is true, then his talent and opportunities seem pretty good!

Without the support of a sect, relying solely on his status as a rogue cultivator, he actually managed to cultivate to the Dou Zong realm in this Northwest Continent!

Just look at Yunshan, and you'll know that he was the sect leader of the Dou Zun lineage, but even as his life was drawing to a close, he was still unable to break through to the Dou Zong level.

It is easy to imagine how difficult it is for an ordinary person to break through to the Dou Zong realm!

"Back then, I accidentally stumbled upon a secret stronghold of the Soul Palace and discovered the souls they collected, and the methods they used to treat them were extremely cruel!"

"I tried to escape, but I was discovered by the powerful members of the Soul Palace. They dispatched several guardians to hunt me down and eventually captured me."

"After that, they extracted my soul, used a secret technique to erase my memories, and transformed me into a protector of the Soul Palace, making me their puppet."

Protector Wu's voice grew softer and softer, as if every word was tearing at his soul.

"So that's how the protectors of the Soul Palace came to be?"

After listening to Protector Wu's words, Xiao Bai murmured thoughtfully.

"Indeed! Most of the guardians are those whose soul talents were outstanding among the souls collected by the Soul Palace. Their memories were erased, and they were transformed using secret techniques to become one of them!"

The voice of Protector Wu carried a hint of gritted teeth and hatred.

"most?"

Sensing the flaw in the statement, Xiao Bai asked in confusion.

"Within the Soul Palace, there is another type of protector. Although they are also divided into three levels—Heaven, Earth, and Human—their status is higher than ours, who have been modified. They are the direct descendants of the Soul Palace, unlike us. Even if some of us die, the Soul Palace doesn't really care!"

"However, those kinds of protectors are almost exclusively found in the Central Plains; they are disciples of the Soul Hall and possess physical bodies!"

His tone was tinged with helplessness as he defended her.

"They are the ones the Soul Palace values, while we need countless merits to exchange for primordial soul energy in order to improve our cultivation every time we want to advance in strength."

value?

Xiao Bai gave a noncommittal sneer. When the Soul Emperor raised his butcher's knife, even the Palace Master Soul Extinction was like an ant, let alone some disciples from other families.

And that primordial soul energy was probably collected to help Void Devouring Flame break through to the Emperor Realm.

If these guardians want to be used, they must have accumulated countless merits; the Soul Clan is not a charity.

"Do you still want to serve the Soul Palace?" Xiao Bai asked calmly.

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Upon hearing this, Protector Wu's eyes flashed with a hint of struggle, then he smiled bitterly:

"Serve? I'm no longer the Wutian I once was. Now, I'm nothing more than a dog of the Soul Palace!"

Xiao Bai remained expressionless, his mind racing. After a moment of silence, he said coldly:

"So you still want to go back to being a dog?"

"Haha. Be a dog? Now that my memories have returned, I want nothing more than to destroy the Soul Palace!"

The voice of the Protector was filled with anger and resentment, and his eyes flashed with the flames of revenge.

Although weak, the intense emotions caused his soul to tremble slightly, as if he were about to unleash his last bit of power at any moment.

Looking at Protector Wu, a thoughtful look flashed in Xiao Bai's eyes, and his tone was tinged with doubt.

"You want to take revenge on the Soul Palace?"

"I know you don't believe me, after all, I used to be a protector of the Soul Palace. But now, I'm no longer that manipulated puppet. My memories have returned; I know who I am, and I know what the Soul Palace did to me. I wish I could tear them to pieces, but alas..."

His voice carried a hint of helplessness and despair:

"The power of the Soul Palace is beyond my reach. Even if I have the desire for revenge, what can I do?"

After a long silence, Xiao Bai slowly said:

"If you really want revenge, perhaps I can give you a chance!"

"Chance?"

Protector Wu glanced at Xiao Bai, shook his head with a sigh, and said:

"I admit you're very talented, but the Soul Palace's strength is beyond your imagination."

"I know the strength of the Soul Palace better than you do!" Xiao Bai waved his hand, interrupting him.

He then pointed to the bottle in his hand, ignoring the Protector's surprised and uncertain gaze, and said calmly, "Go in!"

"Alright! I'll wait for your chance. If it really works, as long as it's to deal with the Soul Palace, I'll do whatever you need me to do without hesitation!"

Seeing that he had no intention of explaining, Protector Wu hesitated for a moment, then nodded fiercely, transformed into a wisp of black smoke, and entered the jade bottle.

Xiao Bai casually cast a seal on the bottle's mouth and then stored the bottle in his storage ring.

"If this Protector Wu isn't putting on an act, then things will get interesting!"

He stretched out his hand, and a ball of dark red lightning appeared in his palm. Xiao Bai stared at it silently for a moment, his expression inscrutable, and then he smiled strangely:

"From now on, the Northwest Soul Hall might as well be surnamed Xiao!"

Unexpectedly, this new lightning seed has this effect: it can make the guardians of the Soul Palace, whose memories have been erased, recall their past lives.

Once these soul protectors of the Soul Palace regain their memories, most of them will definitely harbor hatred towards the Soul Palace.

There probably aren't many who are as loyal as they were during the Dharma Protector era.

We'll try capturing another guardian later, and see if it performs similarly to the Wu guardian.

"Hehe. If it's true, we'll devise a plan to liberate the Northwest Soul Palace Protectors and strike at their root!" Xiao Bai smiled playfully.

When the time comes, have them all go into hiding and continue serving as protectors of the Soul Palace. Then, find any isolated protectors and bring them over to restore their memories.

He'll restore as many of the Soul Palace's protectors as there are, when the time comes.

Xiao Bai might just become the Lord of Xiao Palace!

Although this "palace master" title is somewhat unorthodox,

If he eliminates the orthodox tradition, wouldn't he become the orthodox one?

After pondering for a while, Xiao Bai temporarily suppressed his thoughts.

There's no rush now. If it really needs to be implemented, there will be control measures.

In addition, we need to leverage some influence to make these guardians, who are afraid of the Soul Palace, believe that he has a background in opposing the Soul Palace.

Coupled with their own hatred, they were able to deal with the Soul Palace without any scruples.

If successful, with the Soul Palace's widespread influence, it will not only gain a group of ubiquitous Dou Zong subordinates.

Moreover, this Northwest Continent will be Xiao Bai's backyard from now on, with no further threats.

His gaze fell once again on the dark red lightning dancing on his fingertips, and he secretly made a plan.

"The power of the Eternal Reincarnation Lightning is far more complex than I imagined. It not only concerns my future cultivation but also touches upon memories deep within my soul. For me, this is far more useful than simple attack methods!"

"I already have quite a few offensive methods at my disposal, and this Eternal Reincarnation Lightning has come at just the right time!"

Gathering his thoughts, the lightning in his palm vanished. Xiao Bai stood up, stretched, and said softly:

"It's time to go out!"

With a flicker, he disappeared into the cave.

A moment later, Xiao Bai blinked in bewilderment, his face full of astonishment.

"You are Yun'er!"

Looking at the exquisitely beautiful little girl in front of him, dressed in a cloud-patterned dress, Xiao Bai's face was full of strangeness, but he immediately understood what was going on.

Then his gaze shifted slightly, glancing at the stunningly beautiful woman with a voluptuous figure on the other side. He froze for a moment, then quickly looked away, inwardly cursing his sins.

"Ah Niu, turn your back, don't look! Zi Yan, these are my clothes, just wear them for now!"

Yun Yun stood in front of Xiao Bai with her petite figure, her big eyes fixed on him. Then she took out a set of clothes from her storage ring and handed it behind her.

The clear, childlike voice, yet imbued with a mature tone, instantly reminded Xiao Bai of the Heavenly Mountain Child Granny from his past life.

"Don't worry, I won't watch!"

Seeing Yun Yun looking at him warily, with a hint of warning in her pretty eyes, Xiao Bai shook his head speechlessly, his gaze falling on her as he looked her over with great interest.

"I never imagined my Yun'er was so cute when she was little!"

Her tender little face tried hard to look dignified. Seeing this, Xiao Bai couldn't help but bend down and pick her up, pinching her pink little face.

When Xiao Bai picked her up, Yun Yun's face instantly turned bright red. She was filled with shame and anger, and waved her little hands, trying to break free.

"Put me down! How can you be so rude!"

Xiao Bai laughed heartily, holding her tightly and showing no intention of putting her down.

"Yun'er, you're so incredibly cute right now. Who would have thought that the usually dignified and noble Sect Leader Yun was so adorable as a child?"

Seeing this heartless person making fun of her, Yun Yun was so angry that she wanted to hit him, but she was petite now, and her small hand fell on Xiao Bai's head without causing any pain or itch.

"If you don't put me down, I'm going to get angry!"

Seeing that she was really annoyed, Xiao Bai smiled and gently put her down, rubbing her head.

(End of this chapter)