Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 281 Look, our spot is practically handed to us!

The vast mountain range undulates, covered by lush forests, and occasionally the roars of magical beasts can be heard.

A dark shadow, like lightning, streaked across the forest with a piercing sonic boom, stirring up waves of green and startling a flock of birds that fluttered and soared into the sky.

Suddenly, the lightning struck a cliff and transformed into an ordinary-looking young man in black robes.

This person was Xiao Bai. However, at this moment, even Xun'er, who was most familiar with him, probably wouldn't recognize him if she didn't recognize him by his aura.

This is a potion that Little Fairy Doctor concocted to change the appearance of the two people during their time on the space ship after she learned that they were wanted.

Although Xiao Bai thought the item wouldn't be very useful, he didn't refuse her offer.

His features are so obvious that he would be exposed as soon as he makes a move.

The color of the Five Elements Thunder is unique, except for the eighth-grade colored pill thunder. There is no other like it, at least no one has ever used it in the original work.

Standing on the edge of the cliff, Xiao Bai looked at the bustling crowd on the main road below, took out a map made of animal hide from his storage ring, and carefully examined it for a moment.

"The City of Bone Dissolving!"

Gazing into the distance at the faint outline of the city nestled among the mountains, Xiao Bai let out a soft breath, rubbed his temples, and a fleeting look of weariness crossed his eyes.

After five days of traveling without sleep or rest, even with his strong soul, he couldn't help but feel somewhat dazed.

"According to the map, it's not far from here to the Tianmu Mountains. At my speed, I should be able to get there in two hours at most. I need to go to Huagu City first and get a map of the Tianmu Mountains, otherwise I won't even know where to get in!"

Xiao Bai turned his gaze back to the map, examined it briefly, and then put it away.

The map Han Yue gave only indicated the location of the Tianmu Mountains, but it was just a small circle on the map and not very clear.

Xiao Bai knew there were three passages to enter the Tianmu Mountains, but he had no idea where they were. The Tianmu Mountains were so vast that going there rashly would waste a lot of time searching for them.

Without hesitation, he flashed and transformed into a black streak of light, speeding towards the direction of Bone-Melting City.

Bone-Melting City, a city built entirely of bones, is predominantly a strange, eerie white at first glance.

In the blink of an eye, he had reached the city gate.

The city gate stood tall, and dark red, dried bloodstains could be faintly seen in the gaps of the city wall, exuding a cold and murderous aura.

Several guards in gray robes leaned lazily against the city gate, their eyes sharp as hawks, scanning the passersby coming and going.

Xiao Bai concealed his aura, blended into the crowd, and slowly stepped into the city.

Shops lined both sides of the street, mostly selling things like monster materials and herbs. Xiao Bai looked around and spotted a few auxiliary ingredients for the Bone-Growing and Blood-Melting Pill, which he bought on a whim.

Not far away, we saw a map shop called TuGe.

"Young man, are you looking to buy a map?"

Upon seeing a guest arrive, an elderly man hurriedly got up from behind the counter and greeted him with a smile.

Do you have a detailed map of the Tianmu Mountains?

Xiao Bai's gaze slowly swept across the shop, and he seemed to recall Hai Bodong from the past. He nodded casually, but there was no remnant of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame Diagram here, and the shopkeeper was just an ordinary old man.

Yes, yes.

The old man looked at Xiao Bai, a strange light flashing in his cloudy eyes, before he immediately put it away and skillfully took out a map from the counter.

"The map I have here is absolutely the most detailed. With the help of the map, young man, you will definitely be able to reach the top of the mountain in the fastest time."

As he spoke, he presented the map with both hands, his face beaming with enthusiasm, and chuckled:

"A generous offer of 40,000 gold coins!"

After taking the map, Xiao Bai glanced at it, nodded, paid the gold coins, put the map into his storage ring, and turned to leave.

"By the way, shopkeeper, do you know when the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool opens?"

As they reached the door, Xiao Bai suddenly turned back and asked.

"Well"

The old man's smiling expression froze, his eyes darted around, and he said guiltily:

"Young man, the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool opened yesterday, and the ten spots will probably be decided by sunset today."

Xiao Bai stumbled as he stepped out the door, wishing he could beat the old man to death.

"Didn't you just say that with the map's help, we could reach the top? The Blood Pool is almost over, what's the point of climbing to the top?"

He was quite pleased when he heard this before, thinking that the Blood Pool hadn't been opened yet. Luckily, he asked a few more questions before leaving.

"Hehe. Reaching the summit three years later is still reaching the summit!"

The old man raised his sparse eyebrows, smiling like a cunning old fox. Seeing Xiao Bai's look of impending violence, he quickly waved his hand and said:

"Young man, instead of wasting your time arguing with this old man, you'd be better off heading to the Tianmu Mountains. If you're fast enough, you might even witness the spectacle of the Blood Pool!"

Xiao Bai glared at the unscrupulous merchant, too lazy to argue with him, and walked out of the shop, flying towards the outskirts of the city.

In the Dou Qi Continent, there is a clear dividing line between Dou Huang and Dou Zong.

In the Central Plains region, a Dou Huang can barely be considered a strong person, but only by entering the Dou Zong level can one truly enter the ranks of the strong and enjoy the real treatment of the strong.

If a family's Douhuang (Battle Emperor) is its elite force, then its Douzong (Battle Master) is what truly gives a family influence within a region.

A family with one Dou Zong has a reputation and influence that far surpasses that of a family with ten Dou Huangs. This shows just how great the status of Dou Zongs and Dou Huangs is!

The Tianshan Blood Pool in the Tianmu Mountains is renowned for its miraculous effect in enabling Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) to break through bottlenecks.

This effect is very tempting, especially for the younger generation. So every time it opens, countless outstanding disciples and juniors from sects or families flock to the Tianmu Mountains. Even if they can't get a spot, it's still a good opportunity to gain experience or make connections.

Of course, due to the limited number of slots, the competition is extremely risky. Generally, outstanding young talents from major sects and families are accompanied by their elders.

Although it cannot enter the mountains, it can still serve as a deterrent.

After leaving Bone-Melting City, Xiao Bai unleashed his full power of battle qi, transforming into a black lightning bolt as he sped towards the Tianmu Mountains.

"Hopefully, it's not too late!"

He secretly calculated the time, thinking that if he could arrive before sunset, he might still have a chance to compete for a spot in the Blood Pool.

The Tianmu Mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, and their terrain is steep and rugged.

From a distance, the entire mountain range resembles a giant dragon coiled up, exuding a majestic aura.

Deep within the mountains, a vast energy of heaven and earth converges, soaring straight into the sky.

"That should be the location of the Blood Pool!"

Xiao Bai gazed into the distance, his figure moving like lightning, passing through layers of clouds and mist, heading straight for the Blood Pool.

Looking down at the mountains from high above, the densely packed heads looked like ants. However, these people were not moving into the depths of the mountains, but rather many were surging towards the exit. This scene made Xiao Bai frown slightly.

"Look, what is that guy doing? During the energy tide, the pressure of the heaven and earth's energy is extremely strong. Even a Dou Zong wouldn't be able to force his way in. How dare he fly in so blatantly?"

"Ha, the ten spots have already been decided, what's the point of rushing in now?"

"Probably just another ignorant bumpkin who thinks he can do whatever he wants just because he has some strength. There are always a lot of people like that every time the Blood Pool opens. Just wait and see, the pressure ahead will get stronger and stronger, and he'll behave himself once he falls down!"

Xiao Bai ignored these discussions. He didn't have time to slowly make his way over on the ground; the air was the fastest way to get close to the blood pool, and his speed increased rather than decreased.

He could clearly feel the terrifying pressure coming from ahead, which already possessed the strength of a Dou Zong, and the pressure became stronger the further in he went.

"boom--"

Just as he was about to approach the blood pool, an invisible tide of energy suddenly swept over him, like a monstrous wave, and slammed into his body.

Xiao Bai's body froze, as if he had crashed into an invisible wall, and his speed suddenly decreased.

"The strength of a three-star Dou Zong!"

His eyes narrowed slightly, and a thunderous roar erupted within him, tearing a gap in the energy tide as he continued to surge forward.

"What?! He can still move forward?"

The person below who had been mocking them just moments before had fallen silent, their playful smiles suddenly freezing.

According to their estimation, this person would be shaken down by the pressure the moment he entered the mountain range, but they didn't expect that he could still continue even though he was already more than halfway there!

"Could this guy really have broken in?" someone asked, eyes wide with disbelief.

"Regardless of whether he can get in or not, this guy has already proven his strength; he's definitely stronger than those geniuses who have already secured their spots!"

Do you think he'll get a spot?

"It's hard to say; it depends on what the Gold-Eating Rat Clan decides. Although the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool is unclaimed land, according to the agreement, they can set up checkpoints to stop people and determine who qualifies to reach the summit. As long as no one is killed, they can do whatever they want. However, eight of the spots must be for humans!"

As everyone discussed this, Xiao Bai's figure rose higher and higher in the energy tide, like a sharp sword, forcefully piercing through the obstacles in front of him.

As they ventured deeper, the surrounding pressure reached the level of a five-star Dou Zong, causing the space to slightly distort and blur.

His black robe was torn and fluttered by the energy, which roared around him, emitting a piercing, sharp shriek.

Even with all his fighting spirit and soul power, Xiao Bai felt he couldn't withstand it.

Looking at the majestic Tianmu Mountain in front of him, Xiao Bai could feel that the pressure above his body had reached the strength of a high-level Dou Zong. He sighed helplessly.

"It seems we can't go straight to the blood pool at the summit; we'll have to start from the foot of the mountain!"

Just as Xiao Bai was about to fall from the sky, a high-pitched, aged voice rang out from the mountaintop ahead.

"Kid, the spots for the Blood Pool are already filled. You're too late!"

Xiao Bai paused in his descent, his gaze fixed ahead. On the massive blue stone platform atop the mountain, a sleazy old man in gray robes stood with his hands behind his back, smiling at Xiao Bai, a hint of shock still lingering in his eyes.

Having lived in the Tianmu Mountains for so many years, how could he not know the oppressive force generated by the energy tides!

This is the first time I've ever seen a young man with the cultivation of a Dou Huang use such a unique and incredibly powerful method to pass through the trials, and even manage to reach the center of the Tianmu Mountains!

"Six-Star Dou Zong. You are the patriarch of the Gold-Eating Rat Clan!"

Xiao Bai's gaze was calm; he could see through the gray-robed elder's strength and identity at a glance.

The old man in gray chuckled, stroked his beard, and said:

"Indeed, I am Jin Shi, the patriarch of the Gold-Eating Rat Clan."

"Clan Chief Jinshi, the quota for the Blood Pool has been set, but rules are rules, and people are flexible."

Xiao Bai's expression was calm, but his tone revealed a hint of sharpness.

"Since I've made it this far, it proves I'm qualified to compete for a spot in the Blood Pool. As long as they haven't entered the Blood Pool, that spot isn't decided!"

Jin Shi narrowed his eyes, a glint of shrewdness flashing within them.

Having lived for so many years, he naturally understood that the young man before him was no ordinary person.

To be able to withstand the pressure of a Dou Zong with the cultivation of a Dou Huang, and even to break through to the core area of ​​Tianmu Mountain, such strength is something that even the geniuses of the top forces in Zhongzhou cannot do.

"Heh, young man, you're quite confident."

Jin Shi smiled, his tone meaningful, "However, rules are rules. The ten spots are already set. If you want to enter the Blood Pool, unless..."

"Unless what?" Xiao Bai asked calmly.

"Unless you can defeat one of them and take his place," Jin Shi said slowly.

"Of course, it depends on whether they are willing to accept your challenge."

"They had no choice but to accept it."

Xiao Bai stood tall and straight in mid-air, his gaze slowly sweeping over the figures on the ten stone platforms behind him. A slight smile played on his lips, his expression arrogant, his tone domineering, and his voice booming like thunder:

"We have to accept it!"

"snort"

Suddenly, a cold shout rang out.

"What arrogance!"

Xiao Bai looked up and saw one of the people on the ten stone platforms looking at him with a sneer, his eyes full of mockery.

This person possessed a powerful aura, clearly having already stepped halfway into the Dou Zong realm. He was obviously one of the recipients of the Blood Pool quota this time, and one of the two with the strongest aura among them.

"Hehe, Chief Jinshi, look, our spot has been delivered right to our doorstep!"

Xiao Bai showed no anger whatsoever. Instead, he narrowed his eyes and looked at the gray-robed old man with a smile.

Jin Shi stared at Xiao Bai for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter:

"Good! You have guts! But let me remind you, those who get a spot are no ordinary people."

"Thank you for the reminder." Xiao Bai nodded and said calmly:

"However, let's get started on the specifics of the procedures quickly, I'm in a hurry."

A hint of surprise flashed in Jin Shi's eyes, then he waved his hand and said:

"In that case, to be fair, you can start your ascent from the maze at the foot of the mountain. That's how the ten people behind me came up!"

Before Jin Shi could finish speaking, Xiao Bai had already transformed into a black lightning bolt and swooped down, instantly disappearing into the maze at the foot of the mountain.

"interesting."

Seeing this, Jin Shi shook his head and chuckled, "This kid is certainly impatient."

Inside the maze, thick fog filled the air, and the surrounding scenery constantly changed.

Xiao Bai continued walking, his soul power spreading out like a tide, dispersing the mist wherever he went.

"This maze greatly suppresses soul power; even an ordinary Dou Huang would get lost in it if they weren't careful, however..."

Xiao Bai's lips curled up slightly, and a silver light shimmered between his brows. His vast soul power tore open a passage in the maze.

In just a few breaths, his figure appeared at the other end of the maze.

"Such formidable soul power?!"

Jin Shi's pupils contracted, and after a moment of stunned silence, he shook his head and smiled bitterly:

"It seems the next challenge will be no problem for him at all!"

(End of this chapter)