Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 243 I am the one who owes him the Spirit-Fighting Pill!

Seeing the two fighting kings below laughing wildly, their voices echoing through the valley, causing everyone in the valley to change color, many of the girls turned pale and lost their beauty.

On the mountaintop, a burly young man in full armor casually waved his hand and calmly said:

"No rush!"

Upon hearing this, the several heavily armored figures behind them immediately fell silent, and even the strange magical beasts that resembled lions and tigers, with their hooves swirling with thunderclouds, ceased their restlessness.

In the valley, at the very front stood an old man with white hair. Judging from his face, he was none other than Elder Liu, who had asked Xiao Bai to refine the elixir.

Hearing the lewd laughter outside, his expression turned slightly ugly. He took a deep breath, his gaze gradually turning cold, and said in a deep voice:

"Ruolin, Lu Xing, I'll keep them occupied for a bit. You two instructors lead the way, head straight ahead, and don't look back!"

He glanced at the dozen or so apprehensive students behind him and sighed inwardly:

"Whether you survive or not depends on your fate. Otherwise, once the Fourth Elder of Demon Flame Valley arrives, you'll have no chance at all!"

"Um!"

The two instructors, who were comforting the students, nodded firmly in response, their eyes resolute.

Ruolin bit her red lips tightly, her hands clasped together, a strange mix of emotions welling up inside her.

A delicate hand reached out from beside her, took her hand, and the voice choked with sobs, filled with regret:

"Mentor Ruolin, I'm so sorry. If I hadn't insisted on participating in this training, you wouldn't have been dragged into this!"

"No wonder!"

Ruolin shook her head and said softly:

"If it weren't for us, other students would have perished. As a mentor at Canaan Academy, protecting you is my duty!"

Her voice was soft, yet it carried a firmness.

His gaze slowly swept over the young trainees, his heart filled with worry.

But she knew that she must not show the slightest fear at this moment.

She had to give them confidence, even if the road ahead was fraught with danger.

As he spoke, his gaze paused, landing on a figure, and he waved slightly.

"Mentor Ruolin, what's going on?"

Xiao Yan stepped forward, scratching his head; he was still a little dazed.

We were on our way and were planning to rest in this valley when a group of people suddenly barged in.

Both sides were initially wary, but upon seeing two familiar figures in the crowd, they exchanged a brief greeting and then heard shouts from outside.

"Hey, you little rascal, are you heading to the academy this time?"

Teacher Ruolin looked at Xiao Yan in front of her. Two years had passed since they last met. This naive young man who had asked for leave for her back then had matured a lot. She never expected that their reunion would be like this.

"Every year, the academy arranges training exercises for its students. This time, it was to escort the alchemy department's pills to Zixiao City, but somehow the Demon Flame Valley found out, and we were ambushed on our way back!"

"We retreated all the way to this valley, and I never expected to find you here too. Now you've been dragged into this mess with us."

At this point, Ruolin's lips curled into a bitter smile, and she felt a pang of guilt.

"Don't worry, your mentor will do everything in their power to help you break through!"

"Purple Sky City?"

Xiao Yan frowned slightly; this was the second time he had heard this name.

He glanced at the two arrogantly laughing Battle Kings outside the valley, shook his head, and said calmly:

"Mentor Ruolin, don't blame yourself. They're just two Battle Kings!"

Seeing Xiao Yan's calm expression, Instructor Ruolin sighed softly and whispered:

"Xiao Yan, your opponents are two Dou Wangs; their strength is extraordinary. Don't be reckless!"

This little guy has become so arrogant after two years!

Although we know he is exceptionally talented, he is still young and his strength has not yet reached the point where he can contend with a Dou Wang.

Looking at Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu in front of her, the image of that person from the Xiao family came to her mind. If he had been there today, this calamity would never have happened.

During my trip to Zixiao City, I heard some rumors and learned just how talented that person was!

Even Dou Huang level experts were killed in just a few moves!

What a monster!

No wonder Xiao Yu insisted on going to Zixiao City for training this time!

Just then, the two Fighting Kings outside the valley seemed to have grown impatient, and one of them shouted loudly:

"Old Liu, stop stalling! None of you will escape today!"

Elder Liu snorted coldly, his battle qi erupting suddenly. He flashed forward, charging directly towards the two Battle Kings, shouting:

"Ruolin, Lu Xing, take the students away!"

Instructor Ruolin gritted her teeth, knowing this was no time to hesitate, and immediately turned to the students, shouting, "Everyone, follow me and charge out!"

Despite their fear, the trainees, led by their instructors, quickly sprang into action and attempted to break out of the valley.

However, just as they rushed out a few steps, a chilling laugh suddenly echoed from the valley floor:

"Heh, you want to leave? Did you ask this elder first?"

Everyone's hearts sank. Looking up, they saw an old man in blue robes blocking their way, emanating a chilling aura.

Instructor Ruolin's expression changed drastically, and her heart turned ice-cold.

The old man in blue stood in the sky, his large wings flapping slowly behind him, causing the surrounding air to ripple like water.

The newcomer was small and thin, with a dark complexion and a sinister look between his brows. His hands, hidden beneath his sleeves, were unusually large and disproportionate to his size.

The two Demon Flame Valley Fighting Kings who were entangled with Elder Liu quickly retreated, knelt on one knee, and said in a very respectful voice:

"Welcome, Fourth Elder!"

Seeing this, Elder Liu's face turned grim, and his heart sank. He was extremely familiar with the newcomer.

The fourth elder of Demon Flame Valley, known as the Eagle Claw Elder, possesses strength equivalent to a six-star Dou Huang. His fierce close-combat skills are renowned throughout the Black Corner Region, inspiring fear in all who hear of him.

The old man in blue robes slowly descended and stood on the steep cliff at the mouth of the valley.

Looking down from his vantage point, his gaze sharp as a hawk's, he coldly surveyed the despairing faces of the Canaan Academy students below, his voice hoarse and chilling:

"Canaan Academy, you hung the people of my Demon Flame Valley on the Death Tree back then, today I've come to collect some interest!"

Elder Liu's face was grim, his battle qi surging faintly within him. His gaze was fixed on the Eagle Claw Elder, and he said in a deep voice:

"Old Man Eagle Claw, you are a renowned expert in the Black Corner Region. Aren't you afraid of being ridiculed for attacking a group of juniors today?"

"Heh. Ridiculous! I think you've been at Canaan Academy too long; it's made you stupid!"

The old man with eagle claws chuckled and shook his head disdainfully:

"This is the Black Corner Region, where strength reigns supreme. There are no moral rules or distinctions of seniority here. In my eyes, there are only the strong and ants!"

Having said that, he gave a mocking look and waved his hand impatiently:

"Alright, you ants, enough of this nonsense. I'll give you two choices: surrender, or die!"

Hearing the murderous intent emanating from the last word, "death," the students of Canaan Academy felt a chill run down their spines.

"Canaan Academy has no cowards who surrender without a fight!"

Elder Liu's aged yet resolute voice, falling into the ears of the students behind him, was like a resounding bell, awakening some of the wavering students.

He withdrew his step, feeling guilty. He had been stunned by the murderous intent just now, and fear had involuntarily arisen in his heart.

They weren't fools. If they surrendered, their fate might be worse than death. They might as well take a gamble and, even if they died, leave behind a good reputation!

They straightened their backs, their fighting spirit rekindled, and they knew that retreating now would only embolden the enemy.

Seeing this, the old man with eagle claws sneered, "Indeed a tough nut to crack, but it's just a death throes!"

With a flash, a withered hand, resembling an eagle's claw, suddenly emerged from the wide sleeves of his robe, aiming straight for Elder Liu's throat.

Elder Liu was prepared. His fighting spirit suddenly erupted, and he formed hand seals. A blazing fire barrier instantly condensed in front of him, blocking the Eagle Claw Elder's attack.

"boom!"

The barrier shattered suddenly, and Elder Liu was struck by the backlash of this force. His legs plowed two long tracks into the ground, and he knelt down, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Elder!!"

The instructors and students of Canaan College hurriedly shouted.

The old man with the eagle claws had an extremely cold gaze as he looked at Elder Liu, who was struggling to get up, and a hint of disdain appeared on his lips.

With slight footsteps, he slowly walked over.

Ruolin and the others looked terrified. They wanted to stop him, but they were forced to retreat by the oppressive aura emanating from him.

"Teacher, help me!"

Seeing the critical situation, Xiao Yan silently said in his heart.

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But the old doctor did not reply to him as usual, which aroused his suspicion.

Inside the ring, the old apothecary sighed helplessly and secretly rolled his eyes.

Thanks for the invitation, it's really dangerous outside right now!

He never expected that people from that clan would actually appear here!

After a few breaths, the old man with eagle claws stopped in front of Elder Liu, a sinister smile appearing on his lips. He made a grasping motion with his hand, and a dense white battle aura surged forth.

A chilling aura lingered on his gleaming fingertips, reflecting a menacing, eerie light as he plunged them viciously into Elder Liu's head on the ground.

Seeing the impending tragedy, Ruolin and the others paled, and some of the more timid students even covered their eyes and screamed in terror.

Elder Liu's gray hair was disheveled, and in his cloudy eyes, the shadow of a claw gradually enlarged was reflected.

Memories flashed through my mind, finally settling on a blurry figure.

"That kid still hasn't given me the Battle Spirit Pill he owes me!"

"!" Xiao Bai.

The foot that had stepped out of the space suddenly froze, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

Looking at the horrified old man in blue robes in front of him, he raised his arm and threw a punch. A piercing sonic boom rang out, and faint cracks appeared in the space.

The old man with the eagle claws suddenly changed his expression, his frozen hand quickly changed direction, and his fighting spirit surged out from his body.

Bang!

The claws and fists collided violently, producing a dull thud.

The old man with the eagle claws suddenly staggered back dozens of steps, feeling intense pain in his palm, and was both shocked and terrified.

He could feel that the bones of the hand that had just collided with him were broken in several places.

"Who...who are you?!"

Her eyes were fixed on Xiao Bai, her voice trembling slightly.

Xiao Bai withdrew his fist, smiling as he looked at the Eagle Claw Elder, his tone relaxed:

"Me? I'm the one who owes him the Spirit-Fighting Pill!"

Elder Liu, who had already closed his eyes and awaited death, suddenly opened them upon hearing the familiar voice. Seeing the familiar figure, he was immediately overcome with emotion and tears streamed down his face.

"Xiao Bai!"

"You old man, you're about to die, and you're still thinking about that Spirit-Fighting Pill?"

Seeing Elder Liu's mix of surprise and joy, Xiao Bai didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and shook his head helplessly.

Elder Liu blushed, coughed twice, and said awkwardly:

"Ahem. I was just afraid you'd renege on your debt!"

Xiao Bai rolled his eyes, too lazy to argue with the old man, and turned to look at the Canaan Academy group not far away.

"Mentor Ruolin, Xiao Yu, it's been a long time!"

The two women then came to their senses and stared intently at the figure that had changed drastically but was still familiar.

Her pale cheeks regained a rosy hue, and an expression of disbelief welled up in her eyes.

"Xiao Bai?!"

Ruolin and Xiao Yu exclaimed almost simultaneously, their eyes filled with shock and joy.

They never expected to encounter Xiao Bai here, especially at such a critical moment.

Instructor Ruolin opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.

Xiao Yu's eyes were slightly red, and her voice was choked with emotion: "Xiao Bai, you... how did you get here?"

Xiao Bai shrugged and laughed, "Just passing by!"

Seeing his calm and composed smile, the two women felt a sense of relief, as if as long as he was there, no matter how big the crisis was, it would no longer be a problem.

In the distance, atop the mountains, a burly man in full armor looked on with great interest as he watched Xiao Bai suddenly appear, and murmured softly:

"That's interesting!"

"A Dou Huang's cultivation level allows him to wield spatial power to such an extent!"

"And I actually have a vague feeling of unease about this person. It's not so much like disgust, but more like..."

"fear!"

Hearing the young man's low mutterings, the figures behind him looked on in shock and exchanged bewildered glances.

How could a commander with such status and cultivation level be afraid of a mere Dou Huang?

Could they be hallucinating?

The mouth of the valley below.

"I remember now, he's that devil from the outer courtyard two years ago, Wu Nu."

In the crowd, a girl who had been staring blankly at Xiao Bai suddenly cried out in surprise. Seeing Xiao Bai's dark eyes sweep over her, she quickly covered her mouth, gave an embarrassed smile, and curtsied politely.

"Hello, Senior Xiao!"

"Hehe, Brother Bai, your reputation at Canaan Academy doesn't seem to be very good!" Xiao Yan said with a cheeky grin as he approached.

"roll!"

Xiao Bai glared at him, annoyed, and tapped him on the head, laughing and scolding:

"You've been gone for a month, and you're still dawdling here!"

Xiao Yan covered his head, chuckled, and showed no fear in his eyes, but rather a hint of affection:

"If I'd known you'd break through so quickly, I would have waited for you to come along. You have no idea how difficult it was to get here on your own two big feet!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai paused for a moment, patted his shoulder, and said:

"There's an auction in Zixiao City in a few days, and one of the items on the auction is a flying combat technique called Thunder Bat Wings. If you're interested, you can go check it out!"

"The kind you used before?"

Xiao Yan's eyes suddenly lit up. He had longed to fly for a long time, but flying combat techniques were extremely rare, and he had been inquiring about them without any success.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Bai gave him such a surprise, and he immediately decided that no matter what the cost, he would get his hands on this fighting technique.

Upon hearing the name Zixiao City again, he wanted to ask him what his relationship with Zixiao City was, but suddenly he caught something out of the corner of his eye, and his expression turned anxious:

"Oh no, Brother Bai, that guy's trying to escape!"

(End of this chapter)