Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 314 Xuan Yi: Little guy, what nonsense are you talking about?

"Black robes?"

Xuan Kongzi's voice paused noticeably, a hint of doubt surfacing in his soul's fluctuations: "You want to see Xuan Yi? Or are you acting on someone's behalf?"

"Exactly."

Xiao Bai pondered for a moment before replying, "This matter involves an old acquaintance, someone you should also know, senior. His name is..."

"Medicine dust!"

"Medicine dust?"

In the star field, another distinctly trembling voice rang out, its soul fluctuations surging violently, clearly indicating extreme agitation.

"Xuan Yi, calm down!"

Upon hearing Yao Chen's news, Xuan Kongzi was initially shocked, but then he suddenly realized that the soul force surrounding Xiao Bai had been forcibly torn apart, leaving him speechless.

I don't know what's so great about that old man Yao Chen that makes her so excited!

"Your name is Xiao Bai, right? I'm Xuan Yi. Tell me quickly, how is he doing?"

A powerful surge of soul energy cautiously enveloped Xiao Bai, as if afraid that something might happen to this wisp of his soul energy and cause him to lose contact with Yao Chen again.

"Don't worry, Senior, Elder Yao is fine!" Xiao Bai was secretly pleased, not expecting to run into Xuan Yi directly in this star field.

That's normal, though. This star field was originally opened up by the three giants of the Pill Tower, so they would probably sense anything if this space was touched.

"It's alright. It's alright."

Xuan Yi murmured to himself, a great sense of relief in his voice, letting go of a long-standing heavy worry in his heart.

"Black robes."

Xuan Kongzi's voice suddenly rang out, carrying a hint of reminder, "It's not appropriate to talk for too long in the Starfield. Why don't we invite this young friend to the Pill Tower for a chat?"

"Yes, yes, yes," Xuan Yi finally came to her senses and hurriedly said, "Xiao Bai, tell me your current location. I have many questions for you."

Xiao Bai then told him the location of the inn they were in, and Xuan Yi simply left a message saying "Wait for me" before his soul power dissipated.

"!" Xuan Kongzi.

"Xiao Bai, go now. From now on, while in Saint Pill City, do not casually peer into the starry sky. Also, remember not to mention today's events to anyone!"

Xuan Kongzi slowly withdrew his soul power, his voice carrying a hint of warning.

"I understand."

Xiao Bai smiled inexplicably, took one last look at the colossal creature in the distance, and his soul power began to return to his physical body.

He had achieved his goal, and this was the best possible outcome. He didn't care about Xuan Kongzi's tone.

After Xiao Bai's soul power disappeared from this space, the star field space was silent for a moment, then two voices quietly sounded:

"Tell me, was what he just said true or false?"

"What are you doubting?"

"When he entered this space before, we only felt some fluctuations. If he hadn't caused a surge in stellar power, we would still think it was just the Three Thousand Burning Flames turning over and wouldn't have paid much attention!"

"You mean he didn't accidentally break in as he claimed, but came prepared, and his purpose was the Three Thousand Burning Flames?"

"I'm not sure if they're after the Three Thousand Burning Flames!"

He hesitated for a moment, then continued, "But his demeanor was too calm! As calm as if he had deliberately entered this place."

"Let's wait and see. If Yao Chen really sent him, I believe in that old man's character. If he had stayed in the Pill Tower back then, he would definitely be one of the three giants!"

Rooftop of an inn in Saint Dan City.

"This is bad! Xiao Bai's actions have alerted the experts of the Pill Tower!"

Yao Tianhuo sensed a terrifying aura approaching, his expression instantly changed drastically, and he turned his head and shouted in a low voice:

"Little Fairy Doctor, quickly take Xiao Bai and leave! I'll cover your retreat!"

The Fairy Doctor's pretty face changed slightly. Before she could think any further, she reached out her delicate hand and was about to pick up Xiao Bai and retreat outside the Holy Pill City.

The moment her hand touched Xiao Bai's body, it was grabbed by a large hand, and a calm and composed voice rang in her delicate ear:

"Don't panic!"

Xiao Bai stood up, holding Little Fairy Doctor's jade hand with one hand and putting the other hand behind his back. He looked into the void. As soon as his soul returned, he felt a familiar soul force locking onto the inn.

Seeing this, the two immediately realized that something they didn't know must have happened just now. Judging from Xiao Bai's expression, things weren't as bad as they thought.

The man in black arrived quickly.

"boom--"

The space above the inn suddenly distorted, and a figure in pure white stepped through the air.

She was stunningly beautiful, with a gentle yet sharp temperament. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Xiao Bai, her emotions complex and difficult to decipher, a mixture of excitement and trepidation.

Yao Tianhuo's pupils contracted, and his fighting spirit instantly tensed. He felt immense pressure facing this suddenly appearing beautiful woman.

Compared to that, the threat posed by Hyoga to him was nothing!

Little Fairy Doctor subconsciously moved closer to Xiao Bai, her fingertips secretly swirling with poisonous energy, ready to strike at any moment.

Xiao Bai gently patted the back of her hand, signaling her to relax, then stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"Xiao Bai greets Senior Xuan Yi."

The man in black gazed at him for a moment, then said gently, "No need for formalities. You are that old fellow Yao Chen's disciple?"

"Well, maybe they're both teacher and friend!"

Xiao Bai thought about it and decided that this was the most appropriate relationship between him and Yao Lao. They did not have the title of master and disciple, but Yao Lao had indeed given him a lot of guidance in alchemy, and the two would occasionally tease each other.

Seeing the strange look in Xuan Yi's eyes, Xiao Bai smiled slightly and said:

"If we were master and disciple, I wouldn't have called you 'senior' earlier; I would have just called you Aunt Xuan!"

Xuan Yi was taken aback, a faint blush instantly appearing on her face. She glared at Xiao Bai with a hint of annoyance:

"Little one, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Although the tone was reproachful, the voice immediately softened.

For Xiao Bai to know so much about her and Yao Chen at his age, it must be that the shameless old man accidentally let it slip. This made her heart race and she felt a little excited.

Could it be that the old guy, who disappeared for so many years, suddenly had a breakthrough?

Seeing Xuan Yi's reaction, Xiao Bai chuckled inwardly; a typical case of saying one thing but meaning another.

As expected, mentioning the old medicine master was very effective in front of this giant of the Dan Tower.

"You...you just said he brought me something?"

Her eyes trembled slightly, her fair hands unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes, and anticipation showed in her brows.

Back then, that old bastard hesitated when he hinted at her, but after disappearing for so many years, he still remembered to send her things, which left her a little at a loss.

This scene left Little Fairy Doctor and Yaotianhuo completely stunned.

Little Fairy Doctor had only heard Xiao Bai mention Yao Chen, but had never met him. However, Yao Tian Huo was different. He instantly recalled the deal Xiao Bai made with him in the underground space of Canaan Academy.

Looking at Xuan Yi's face, which was as beautiful as a peach blossom, Yao Tianhuo almost wanted to beat his chest in frustration.

Look at others, look at ourselves. We are both souls, but the difference is just too huge!

The renowned leader of the Pill Tower, a peak Dou Zun expert, revealed such a girlish demeanor upon hearing a certain name.

My admiration for that old friend I'd only met once was like a surging river, endless and boundless.

Xiao Bai looked at the black-clad man staring intently at him, and without keeping him in suspense, reached out and took out a jade slip from his storage ring.

"It's him. There's no mistake about his aura!"

He took the jade slip and examined it closely, his body trembling slightly. His rosy lips murmured softly, his tone both reproachful and tender.

She gently stroked the jade slip with her fingertips, as if touching someone's warmth. The lingering cold fire aura of bone spirit on the jade slip convinced her that it was indeed left by Yao Chen himself.

After a long pause, Xuan Yi did not immediately examine the contents of the jade slip. Instead, she carefully put it away, looked at Xiao Bai, and her gaze softened considerably.

"Young man, since you are Yao Chen's friend, then you are my honored guest in black robes. Why don't you come with me to the Pill Tower for a chat?"

Xiao Bai cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, senior."

Xuan Yi nodded, his gaze sweeping over Little Fairy Doctor and Yao Tianhuo: "Who are these two?"

"This is Little Fairy Doctor, my partner."

Xiao Bai grasped Little Fairy Doctor's hand, and the latter blushed slightly, but did not object.

"The aura of the Netherworld Poison Fire suggests she's a girl with good fortune!" Xuan Yi nodded at Little Fairy Doctor with a smile, sensing the intense heat emanating from her.

"This is Venerable Tianhuo, Senior Yaotianhuo, and also a friend of Elder Yao."

Xuan Yi glanced at Yao Tianhuo, nodded slightly as a greeting, and then with a wave of his sleeve, a spatial passage unfolded before everyone:

"Let's go, this isn't the place to talk."

The four stepped into the spatial passage and in the blink of an eye arrived at an elegant courtyard inside the Dan Tower.

The courtyard was filled with medicinal herbs, their fragrance filling the air; it was clearly not a place for ordinary people to enter.

"It's getting late, you should rest here for now, and we can talk more tomorrow!"

After speaking, his figure trembled slightly and disappeared into the courtyard, appearing somewhat impatient.

Watching the disappearing figure, he suddenly felt uneasy, realizing he had acted rashly.

It's unlikely that the old man Yao Lao simply mentioned their transaction in the jade slip without saying anything else. If that's the case...

Judging from Xuan Yi's excited expression, it seems unlikely that she can get into the Star Domain through him!

"If I had known, I would have asked Xiao Yanzi and just taken the Black Nether Ring!" Xiao Bai stroked his chin, thinking somewhat unscrupulously.

However, his worries seem somewhat unnecessary.

The following morning, in the inner courtyard of the Danta.

Xiao Bai and Little Fairy Doctor were enjoying a breakfast of spiritual fruits brought by a maid in the courtyard when they suddenly sensed a powerful spatial fluctuation.

Looking up, I saw someone in black robes walking through the air.

"Did the two little ones rest well?" Xuan Yi landed in the courtyard, his tone noticeably more affectionate than yesterday.

Xiao Bai keenly noticed that Xuan Yi had specially changed into a light purple dress today, and her hair had been carefully styled. The corners of her eyes and brows no longer showed some of the original sorrow.

He seemed to be deep in thought, realizing that the contents of that jade slip were far more abundant than he had imagined.

"Good morning, senior." Xiao Bai and Little Fairy Doctor stood up and bowed.

"Don't be shy, please sit down!"

Xuan Yi waved his hand, walked to the table and sat down, looking at Xiao Bai. "He has already told me why you came."

Xiao Bai's expression turned serious, and he said in a tight voice, "Then I wonder what Senior means?"

Xuan Yi's expression turned slightly grave. He didn't immediately answer his question, but slowly said, "You entered that star field last night and saw that black-purple fire dragon, right?"

Xiao Bai nodded, knowing she had more to say, and remained silent.

"That is the Three Thousand Burning Flames. Back then, Xuan Kongzi, Tian Leizi, and I joined forces to tear apart a space and added a powerful seal to hide it in the starry sky. However, the long-term seal has caused it to harbor extreme resentment towards the Pill Tower, especially towards the three of us. If we fail to subdue it and it breaks free of the seal, the Pill Tower will surely suffer its great revenge!"

The man in black spoke in a low voice.

"No matter how strong the Three Thousand Burning Flames are, with the foundation of the Pill Tower, it should be able to erase its intelligence, right?" Xiao Bai asked, somewhat puzzled.

The Pill Tower has more than just the three giants on the surface. Besides the ninth-grade Xuan Dan that likes to burrow into other people's stomachs and reincarnate, there are also quite a few old monsters in the Small Pill Tower. It's impossible that they would be so wary of a strange fire ranked ninth.

"You think the Pill Tower didn't try?" Xuan Yi glanced at Xiao Bai sideways and said irritably, "But it was useless. Even if an existence stronger than the three of us made a move, for some reason, the sentience of the Three Thousand Burning Flames seemed impossible to erase!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai's eyes flashed, and he fell into deep thought.

Can't one's innate intelligence be erased?

Moreover, it was an entity stronger than the three giants who made the move, so it must be at least a half-saint, or more likely a fighting saint.

However, it shouldn't have been that Xuan Dan that made the move, otherwise a six-star Dou Sheng wouldn't have been unable to handle the Three Thousand Burning Flames, even though it's known as the Undying Flame.

"Their sentience cannot be erased, and the Three Thousand Burning Flames are fearless of death. In addition, they have been absorbing starlight over the years, growing stronger and stronger, resulting in the current uncontrollable situation that is causing the Pill Tower a great headache!"

Xuan Yi sighed softly. His slightly hoarse voice, far from being jarring, possessed a strange charm as he continued:

"Therefore, over the years, every time the Pill Tower holds a Pill Gathering, it invites the top ten alchemists to the Starfield, hoping that someone with profound fortune can subdue them. But unfortunately, this person has not appeared all these years!"

"Me?" Xiao Bai patted his chest and recommended himself without hesitation, indicating that he was the chosen one they had been searching for in vain.

A soft chuckle rang out from the side.

Seeing Xiao Bai's fierce glare, Little Fairy Doctor quickly covered her red lips, her eyes crinkling as she gently shook her head.

"you?"

Xuan Yi narrowed her beautiful eyes, looking Xiao Bai up and down, a playful smile appearing on her lips.

"Little one, do you know how terrifying the power of the Three Thousand Burning Flames is now? Moreover, being in a star field, as long as the starry sky does not perish, its power is almost inexhaustible."

"Even if Xuan Kongzi, Tian Leizi, and I joined forces, we could only suppress it, but we couldn't truly subdue it."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai did not back down; instead, he revealed a confident smile.

"Senior, although the strange fire is powerful, it is ultimately a product of heaven and earth. Sometimes, strength alone is not enough; one must also pay attention to methods. As long as the method is right, it may not be impossible to subdue it."

He guessed that the reason why the Three Thousand Burning Flames' intelligence could not be erased was likely because a powerful member of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan had left a dragon mark on it.

However, he was different; he had prepared for this situation in advance. He asked the old Dragon Emperor for the Dragon Seal, precisely to deal with this predicament.

With a Dragon Seal at the peak of the Dou Sheng realm, how could any other Dragon Seal defy the heavens?

As long as he doesn't confront it head-on, Xiao Bai is very confident that he can subdue this immortal star flame.

(End of this chapter)