Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 263 Hey kid, hurry up and comfort my daughter.

Xiao Bai's Chaos Eye flickered slightly for a moment, and a faint voice slowly emanated from it:

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, your daughter is now named Ziyan, but..."

"But what?" Zhu Kun's dragon eyes suddenly contracted, his heart filled with tension, and his dragon whiskers moved without wind.

"However, because she accidentally ate the Transformation Herb, she has remained in a juvenile state for a long time."

Xiao Bai's voice finally showed a hint of emotion as he recounted all the information he knew.

For a moment, the depths of the magma fell into a brief silence, with only the faint light emanating from the ancient stone gate flowing through the void.

Zhu Kun's massive dragon head slowly lowered, a look of heartache and guilt flashing in his eyes: "My child... Zi Yan!"

A moment later, Zhu Kun suddenly looked up: "Human, how did you find this place, and how do you know about my relationship with Zi Yan?"

All of this is too much of a coincidence, so much so that one can't help but wonder if this human has some ulterior motive.

His child is still young, and the allure of the ancient dragon's royal bloodline is simply too great. What if this human harbors any evil intentions?

He simply couldn't imagine the consequences.

The Eye of Chaos trembled slightly: "This junior only learned of this information by chance. My purpose in coming here today is to make a deal with Your Majesty."

"Oh?" Zhu Kun's dragon whiskers flicked slightly. "Tell me about it."

"This junior is willing to help Zi Yan return to the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void and to find a way to help His Majesty escape his predicament."

Xiao Bai's voice gradually hardened, "In exchange, I hope Your Majesty will grant this junior a Dragon Seal!"

A hint of mockery flashed in Zhu Kun's dragon eyes: "You? Even the restrictions on the stone gate almost cost you your life. How can you help me escape?"

An unprecedented light suddenly burst forth from the Eye of Chaos, and five-colored lightning intertwined deep within its pupil:

"Because I know that this stone gate requires the ancient jade of Tuoshe to open!"

"What?!"

Zhu Kun's massive body trembled violently, causing the entire space to shake.

"You actually know about ancient jade?"

"Indeed, that ancient jade has been divided into eight pieces. Coincidentally, I know the whereabouts of these eight pieces, and one of them happens to be in my possession!"

"How can I believe you? Are you telling the truth or not?"

A look of understanding and doubt flashed in Zhu Kun's eyes. He understood that the faint commotion at the stone gate earlier was indeed related to the Tuoshe Ancient Jade.

The suspicion is that if the Tuoshe Jade was indeed divided into eight pieces, then the person who possessed it must have been extremely powerful.

This human is only at the Dou Zong level; where does he get the audacity to boast that he can collect all eight pieces of ancient jade?

"Senior and I indeed lack a basis for trust, but to show my sincerity, I am willing to hand over the ancient jade in my hand to you. What do you think?"

"Are you really willing to give me the ancient jade in your possession?"

The doubt in Zhu Kun's eyes dissipated slightly. Although it was only one of the eight pieces, it concerned the inheritance of the ancient emperor, and no one could resist such a temptation.

He was a prime example; otherwise, he wouldn't have been trapped here for ten thousand years!

"Okay!" Xiao Bai agreed without hesitation, and continued:

"If it weren't for my lack of strength and the presence of the fire lizards and lava above, I would have even wanted to bring Zi Yan to meet you, senior!"

"Really?" Zhu Kun's pupils instantly shone with an incomparably brilliant light, his excitement overflowing.

Xiao Bai's actions demonstrated far greater sincerity than Gu Yu's. Although he also wanted to obtain the Dou Di's inheritance, nothing else mattered compared to his daughter.

"That's right. I wonder if you have a way to let us pass through here?" Xiao Bai asked with a hint of anticipation.

Upon hearing this, the bright light in Zhu Kun's eyes dimmed considerably. After a long silence, he said in a slightly hoarse voice:

"Do you know why, after tens of thousands of years, these fire lizards, despite such exceptionally favorable conditions, have only produced two half-saints, and not a single true ninth-tier being born?"

"Could this also be the work of Emperor Tuoshegu?" Xiao Bai asked in surprise.

"Indeed! How could a mere ant like myself allow the cave dwelling left behind by a powerhouse like a Dou Di to be coveted? Only a Saint-level expert could possibly reach this place!"

"!" Xiao Bai.

What does that mean?

He suspected that the old dragon emperor was cursing, but he had no evidence.

"The only distance I can control is the area radiated by this space, which is the black lava you saw when you arrived. Otherwise, according to you, Zi Yan has always been above this lava, and I should have known long ago. Why am I still in the dark now!"

As he spoke, Zhu Kun looked at the massive stone gate in the center, his huge eyes flashing with intense anger and hatred.

Xiao Bai's heart sank, and he was quite disappointed.

Previously, I thought that with Zhu Kun's help, coming to this Dou Di Cave would be a piece of cake.

But he oversimplified things.

Come to think of it, how could this Dou Di Cave not have its trials?

If Zhu Kun could help him with the Dou Di's test, he wouldn't be trapped here!

"However, since you possess ancient jade, there is still a way. Although I cannot allow you to reach this point, I can agree to your deal!"

After a moment of contemplation, Zhu Kun looked directly at the chaotic giant eye and said:

"But I have one condition: you must let me see Zi Yan!"

Xiao Bai was speechless. Had the old Dragon Emperor gone mad from being locked up?

If we can't even bring our own people, how can we meet?

Seemingly noticing Xiao Bai's confusion, Zhu Kun explained:

"You don't need to worry about the rest. When you get back, if any lizardmen come looking for you, give them the ancient jade. Then, bring Zi Yan to any location in the lava. I have my own way of seeing her!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai immediately understood that the old dragon emperor hadn't been lying around under the magma for nothing; those lizardmen were probably already under his control, or at least completely obedient.

Without pressing for details, once he knew the matter was settled, Xiao Bai immediately said:

"In that case, this junior will return immediately and await your arrival, senior!"

As the ethereal words fell, the Eye of Chaos dimmed instantly, and the phantom gradually dissipated.

Seeing this, Zhu Kun's eyes gleamed with anticipation.

Above the magma world, Xiao Bai's body trembled slightly, and he suddenly opened his eyes, only to find that Yao Lao and the other two were nervously surrounding him.

"Hey kid, are you alright?!"

Seeing that Xiao Bai's face was slightly pale, the old apothecary hurriedly checked his condition. Looking at the slowly closing vertical eye on his forehead, he said irritably:

"Can't you just shut up for once, you brat!"

The two were discussing fighting techniques when they suddenly felt a terrifying aura coming from underground. They were about to call Xiao Bai and run away with Xiao Yan when they noticed Xiao Bai's unusual behavior and were speechless.

Yao Tianhuo was unaware of Xiao Bai's vertical eye between his eyebrows. Yao Lao had fought against the Soul Palace Protector with him, so how could he not know?

Without a doubt, it must have been caused by this kid. So, the idea of ​​running away was immediately abandoned, and they could only wait for him to wake up.

Xiao Bai felt a warmth in his heart, smiled apologetically at the old doctor, stood up, and was about to stretch his body.

"Holy Might? Oh no!"

Yao Lao and Yao Tianhuo exchanged a glance, their expressions instantly changing drastically. Sensing the increasingly approaching immense pressure from underground, they felt a chill run down their spines.

"Boy, do you really have a death wish, actually provoking such a powerful figure?" The old man's aged face trembled slightly as he looked at Xiao Bai, his heart filled with unshed tears.

Given their current situation, they have absolutely no chance of escaping from such a powerful figure!

Yao Tianhuo was filled with despair. He had just seen a glimmer of hope for life, but now he was trapped in this desperate situation. He wished he had never come out; he might have been able to survive for a few more years.

He never expected that such a powerful being would be hidden in the underground magma!

Centuries of resentment vanished instantly. Back then, he thought that the lizardman was unethical and ambushed him when he was seriously injured. Now, it seems that if he had encountered a half-saint back then, he would not have had any chance of surviving.

Seeing the two people's surprised expressions, Xiao Bai calmly stretched his limbs, then straightened his robes and said calmly:

"Don't panic, he's just a half-saint, what are you all so scared of!"

Although his expression remained calm, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He hadn't expected that Zhu Kun had sent a half-saint lizardman.

But then I realized that as long as I controlled the two half-saint lizardmen, the other lizardmen were not important at all.

"hehe."

Seeing his calm demeanor, the old apothecary was instantly furious and laughed, "Do you want to hear if you're speaking human language?"

Isn't he just a half-saint?

Has this kid gotten so arrogant lately? How can a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) say such boastful things?

Yao Tianhuo stared speechlessly at the black-robed youth before him. He was now starting to wonder if choosing him had been a mistake.

"Wait here a moment, I'm going to buy two oranges, I'm going to meet this half-saint!" With a whoosh of wind and thunder beneath his feet, Xiao Bai waved his sleeve and drifted away.

"!" said the old medicine doctor.

".!" Yao Tianhuo.

The two looked at each other, their eyes meeting briefly as they exchanged a silent glance.

Yaotianhuo: Brother Yao, what should we do?

The old doctor rolled his eyes: Let it be!

At this moment, his tense mood gradually calmed down.

Xiao Bai is as cunning as a monkey; since he's acting this way, there shouldn't be any problem.

Sure enough, after a short while, that imposing aura suddenly dissipated, and Xiao Bai's figure came into view.

"Kid, are you alright?"

The old apothecary hurriedly moved closer to Xiao Bai, scrutinizing him from head to toe, his eyes gleaming as if he wanted to see right through him.

"It's alright, I've already sent him away!"

Xiao Bai ignored Yao Lao's probing gaze, waved his hand, and with a nonchalant expression, looked at Yao Tianhuo and smiled:

"Please wait here for a moment, Elder Yao. I have some errands to run and will come back to pick you up shortly!"

After saying that, he disappeared again, leaving the two staring at each other in disbelief.

After exchanging glances for a moment, the two simultaneously turned their gazes into the depths of the magma.

They all knew that there was a great secret down there, but when they thought of the half-saint who had just appeared, they all gave up the idea of ​​going down to take a look.

the other side.

A dazed Zi Yan gazed curiously at the surrounding, scalding red lava that flowed slowly.

"Xiao Bai, why did you bring me here?"

She was fast asleep when Xiao Bai suddenly barged in, pulled her out of bed, and without saying a word, took her to the underground space.

"Would you like to know about your background?"

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan stared at Xiao Bai in disbelief, biting her red lips, a strange emotion welling up inside her.

Want to know?

Of course I want to!

To this day, she doesn't know what kind of monster she is, nor does she know who her parents are.

These are things she has kept buried deep in her heart, things she doesn't want to think about. Occasionally, when she thinks about them, a sense of horror rises in her heart.

She was afraid, afraid that she would be the only one of her kind left in the world.

Because so far, she has not seen a monster race like hers, or even one with a similar aura.

The only one with whom he was somewhat related by blood was the little golden dragon that Xiao Bai raised.

"Your father is downstairs, and he wants to see you!" Xiao Bai said softly.

"Father."

Zi Yan's small, delicate body trembled, her face filled with shock, and her mind went completely blank for a moment.

Hesitation? Resentment? Surprise? Or resistance?

It seems like there's a bit of both.

The word 'father' was too unfamiliar to her, and her heart was filled with mixed feelings.

If that person has always been here, why hasn't he come to see her even once in all these years?

Let her, so young, wander the mountains and forests, all alone and helpless?

"Don't overthink it. He had no choice in the matter. Whatever decision you make after hearing about him, Brother Xiao will always be on your side, okay?"

Seeing the nervous look in her big, watery eyes, Xiao Bai couldn't help but feel a little sorry for her and gently rubbed her head.

"Um!"

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan stared blankly at Xiao Bai, a strange emotion flickering in her eyes, and nodded obediently.

Just then, a deep, resonant voice, trembling slightly with excitement, rang in their ears:

"child."

The space in front of them suddenly rippled, and a dazzling purple-gold color swept out from it, causing the two of them to involuntarily squint their eyes.

A moment later, the spatial fluctuations subsided, the light gradually faded, and the two were able to see what had appeared in front of them.

A strange seal.

At this moment, it was shimmering with a faint purple-gold light, hovering in front of Zi Yan, trembling slightly, as if at a loss, constantly looking her up and down.

"You look just like your mother."

The great seal finally floated before Zi Yan's eyes, murmuring softly, its sound filled with a gratified smile.

"Child, you..."

"I'm an orphan, I have no parents!"

Zi Yan's face was tense, her big eyes were slightly red, and her voice trembled slightly. The words she spoke were incredibly heartbreaking.

Memories of the past flooded her mind: living alone in the deep mountains of the Black Corner Region, a young girl who had to navigate among powerful magical beasts.

Despite his exceptional talent, life wasn't easy; he ended up battered and bruised every time.

Later, after accidentally ingesting the Transformation Grass, he came to the inner courtyard with Elder Su Qian and only then did things become a little more peaceful.

However, due to her past experiences, she was always alone until she met Xiao Bai, at which point she gradually made a few friends.

This gluttonous yet clever little girl, the bitterness in her heart is probably known only to herself.

"Don't cry, child, don't cry. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have coveted the ancient emperor's cave. I've made you suffer!"

Seeing the tears falling from Zi Yan's cheeks, each one seemingly possessing immense force, constantly striking the old dragon emperor's heart, he felt a pang of anxiety, and the Great Seal was in a state of panic.

"Hey kid, hurry up and comfort my daughter. If she stops crying, I'll give you some good stuff later!"

Seeing Zi Yan's tears falling continuously, Da Yin had no other choice but to send a telepathic message to Xiao Bai.

Xiao Bai's spirits lifted, and he immediately became interested.

(End of this chapter)