Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 396 As expected of the Queen, her spirit is truly remarkable!

"The blood of this Nine Netherworld Python is more than just Rank 8, isn't it?"

The old doctor sensed the aura emanating from the brownish-red blood essence and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"The essence blood of a half-saint is equivalent to half a step into the ninth rank!"

Xiao Bai remained calm; this was the essence blood of the half-saint demon Yu, the Nine Netherworld Python.

Yao Ming massacred his clan, but did not harm any clansmen below the level of Half-Saint. Therefore, the most suitable creature for Qing Lin is this Half-Saint Nine Netherworld Python.

However, she had only recently advanced to the Dou Zun level, and controlling a Half-Saint was too difficult for her. So Xiao Bai only extracted half of her essence blood to weaken her. He planned to take her to try it out after some time.

"!" said the old medicine doctor.

The pressure is a bit much!

These resurrection materials are incredibly luxurious. I feel like if I can't advance to a half-saint this time, Xiao Bai will look down on me to death.

"It was alright before, but looking at Lei Yu's body now, it's really an eyesore. However, it's not easy to get a higher-quality one in a short time, so you'll have to make do!"

Xiao Bai glanced at the corpse of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion Master, his eyes showing some disdain. Compared with the other two materials, Lei Yu's body, which barely reached the level of a four-star Dou Zun, seemed too low-grade.

The old man's lips twitched a few times, then he hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Enough, enough! This body is of the lightning attribute, I'm very satisfied!"

His tone was urgent, as if he was afraid that Xiao Bai would suddenly be dissatisfied and want to go and kill someone on the spot!

A warm feeling welled up in his heart. His greatest hope used to be to be resurrected, even if it was just to have the body of a Dou Zong. Who knew that he could now choose even a Dou Zun?

For a moment, I felt both gratified and amused.

Looking at Xiao Bai, and then at Xiao Yan, everything was different compared to back in Wutan City!

"Let's begin!"

Xiao Bai nodded, extended his arm, and a muffled thunderous sound rang out from within his body. Golden and black lightning burst forth from his fingertips, instantly transforming into a Tai Chi diagram in the quiet room.

With a flick of his sleeve, Lei Yu's body landed at the center where yin and yang intertwined. With a light flick of his fingertip, the brownish-red blood instantly adhered to it and slowly seeped into the body.

Then, the golden and black lightning suddenly became violent, and a powerful energy wave shot out, pushing Xiao Yan backwards.

"Such powerful pressure!"

Xiao Yan exclaimed in surprise. This was only after adding essence blood, yet it already had such energy fluctuations. If Dou Sheng essence were added, then...

Thinking of this, a deep joy appeared in his eyes.

He knew that Brother Bai's plan was absolutely correct, and the chances of his teacher becoming a semi-saint were very high.

"Old Medicine Master!"

Time passed slowly, and at a certain moment, Xiao Bai suddenly shouted, and a pill floated in front of Yao Lao.

"knew!"

The old doctor nodded. He had read the resurrection method countless times and was familiar with the whole process. He knew that now was the best time.

He took the pill in front of him and swallowed it without hesitation. Then, his figure transformed into a streak of light and entered the body that was being constantly tempered by lightning.

"boom--"

His entire body trembled slightly, and then, to Xiao Yan's astonishment, the flesh and blood on his body instantly turned into powder under the lightning.

Before he could ask what was going on, Xiao Bai's voice rang out:

"Next, I will use Yin-Yang Thunder to cleanse the bones of this body, washing away its original traces. Elder Yao, remember to use your soul to control it. This will help you adapt to the new body more quickly and reduce potential problems in your future cultivation!"

Thank you for your trouble!

The old man's voice trembled slightly, clearly enduring some kind of intense pain. He did not refuse Xiao Bai's kindness. Although this step was painful and not part of the resurrection technique, he knew that if what Xiao Bai said was true, it could save him a lot of trouble in the future.

Xiao Bai didn't speak. He put two fingers together, forming a sword-like shape, and slashed at the ball of white light in front of him, cutting off about a third of the piece. With a flick of his finger, the piece fell directly into the Thunder Bone.

"laugh"

A sound like boiling water being poured into hot oil rang out, and the essence of the Dou Sheng's bones spread out like a water film, slowly covering the entire skeleton. A layer of dazzling fluorescence shone through the pure white bone, like a fine jade.

Countless bolts of lightning struck the surface, creating ripples that echoed like raindrops on banana leaves.

Xiao Bai's gaze was focused, and the lightning at his fingertips was constantly adjusted in intensity and frequency to ensure that every inch of his bones was fully tempered. Yao Lao's soul power also circulated within his bones, cooperating with the Yin-Yang dual lightning to gradually and completely integrate the essence of the Dou Sheng into them.

Time passed second by second, and the aura within the thunder grew stronger and stronger. Xiao Yan held his breath, staring intently at the scene, feeling both nervous and expectant.

Suddenly, his body trembled, and countless red lights suddenly emerged from the fluorescent white jade-like bones, which were extremely conspicuous.

In the light, tiny buds could be faintly seen, rapidly growing and spreading.

Seeing this, Xiao Bai secretly breathed a sigh of relief. With a wave of his hand, the gold and black Tai Chi diagram quickly contracted and withdrew into his body, leaving only a floating lightning cocoon in place.

"Brother Bai, did you succeed?" Xiao Yan excitedly leaned over and asked.

"More or less, it will take some time for the flesh and blood to regenerate!"

Xiao Bai nodded, stood up, and walked towards the outside of the quiet room. Suddenly, as if remembering something, he turned back to look at Xiao Yan and instructed him:

"Get ready, you're coming with me in the next few days!"

"Go out? Go where?" Xiao Yan stood in front of the thunder cocoon, scratching his head in confusion.

"Go to the ancient clan and see the ancestors of the Xiao family." Xiao Bai waved his hand, and his figure slowly disappeared into the quiet room.

"Ancestor Xiao Xuanyao!"

Xiao Yan nodded thoughtfully. Xiao Bai had told him about this before, but he had said he would wait until Xiao Yan reached the Dou Zun level. He didn't expect it to happen so quickly. Xiao Yan hadn't even reached the Dou Zun level yet!

After pondering for a moment and still not knowing why he changed his mind, he shook his head and stopped thinking about it. Anyway, Brother Bai wouldn't harm him, so he would just go with him.

Outside the quiet room.

A beautiful woman in a green dress was sitting on a boulder, chin in hand, lost in thought. When she saw Xiao Bai appear, her eyes lit up, and she gracefully jumped off the boulder and bowed.

"Young Master!"

"Not bad, a three-star Dou Zun. It seems that the ancient Heavenly Serpent Soul has been of great help to you!"

Xiao Bai smiled as he looked at Qing Lin in front of him. She had grown up completely, with a tall and slender figure and well-proportioned lines, but one could still see the resemblance to her childhood self between her brows.

Qinglin's cheeks flushed slightly as she said softly, "Thanks to you, young master, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to break through so quickly."

"Silly girl, why are you being so polite with your young master?" Xiao Bai rubbed her head, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

Qinglin narrowed her beautiful eyes, nuzzled Xiao Bai's hand like a kitten, and slowly raised a joyful smile to her lips.

A moment later, Xiao Bai withdrew his hand and headed towards the Wuliang Palace.

"Is that Ebi?"

"Yes, we arrived in Zixiao City yesterday, but the young master had some matters to attend to, so he stayed there to handle some family affairs."

Qinglin hurriedly followed, nodded her head upon hearing this, and said softly.

"Family affairs? That old man moved the Mittel family here?"

Xiao Bai was slightly taken aback. He rarely paid attention to these things. The establishment of Zixiao City was entirely Cai Lin's decision.

"Let's move some of it over!"

Qinglin tilted her head and thought for a moment, then replied softly, "At that time, Sister Cailin decided to set up an auction house in Zixiao City that would be famous throughout the Northern Region in order to collect various resources. However, she lacked manpower and channels, so she asked the Mittel family, who were familiar with this area, to help. Elder Hai also sent his family's elite disciples over at that time."

"Hehe. As expected of the Queen, her spirit is truly remarkable!"

Hearing this, Xiao Bai chuckled, but he was still happy inside.

Xian'er prefers quiet and enjoys tending to the flowers and plants. Yun'er, being in the Flower Sect, also has her own things to do. Cai Lin is career-oriented, and would probably be bored if she had nothing to do in Zixiao Palace.

As for Xun'er, that girl said she was in seclusion to break through to the Dou Zun level, but I don't know what her cultivation level is now.

"So how's the auction house doing now?" Xiao Bai asked with interest.

Qinglin stroked her fair chin, pondered for a moment, and then shook her head:

"Not ideal. In the Northern Region, the most high-end auction should be the Space Trading Fair, which was jointly founded by several sects in the Northeast Region. It is renowned throughout the continent. Zixiao City is newly established, and it will probably take a long time to rival the Space Trading Fair."

Space Trade Fair

Xiao Bai was taken aback. He really hadn't expected that Zixiao Palace and the Space Trading Center were actually neighbors.

He certainly knew this place; the last fragment of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame map appeared at the Space Trade Fair.

"I remember that space trade fair was jointly organized by three sects, right?"

"Um!"

Qinglin nodded and recounted the intelligence gathered within the palace during this period:

"The Space Trade Fair only accepts some top experts or forces. Initially, there was no specific organizer, but later it was jointly maintained by three sects with little reputation: the Earth Path Sect, the Void Profound Sect, and the Treasure Mountain."

As she spoke, Qinglin quietly tugged at Xiao Bai's sleeve, her eyes filled with worry, and whispered:

"Young Master, although these three sects keep a low profile, their strength should not be underestimated. It is said that even forces like the Burning Flame Valley and the Heavenly Nether Sect dare not be careless towards them. We..."

"!" Xiao Bai.

He tapped her on the head and chuckled, "What are you thinking, little girl? Is your young master the kind of person who would wipe out an entire family at the drop of a hat?"

Qinglin covered her head, pouted unconvinced, and said emphatically:

"Why is the young master asking about them? They're our competitors at the Zixiao Auction House!"

As they spoke, the two arrived at the square. Xiao Bai glanced at the girl beside him who was talking back, waved his hand, and walked towards Hai Bodong, who was waiting not far away.

"Can't I go shopping?"

"What's there to buy? That space trade fair hasn't been held in almost ten years, and who knows when it'll be again!"

Looking at the black-robed figure ahead, Qinglin rolled her eyes and muttered something under her breath, but her feet followed closely behind.

"Uncle Hai, it's been a long time! You look even more radiant than before!"

Xiao Bai looked at Hai Bodong standing in front of the hall. His hair, which was originally snow-white, had begun to turn gray, and he seemed to be getting younger as he got older.

"Haha. Thanks to the Palace Master, I am naturally delighted that my cultivation has improved so much even in my twilight years!"

Hai Bodong walked forward with a big laugh, clasped his hands in a salute.

"We've known each other for years, there's no need for this!"

Xiao Bai lifted him up, looked him over for a moment, then nodded and smiled:

"A five-star Dou Zong, it seems the Ice River Valley is indeed very suitable for your cultivation. You've risen three stars in such a short time, and you're on track to become a Dou Zun!"

"Haha, then I'll take your kind words, Palace Master!"

Hai Bodong's eyes lit up with joy, and a smile instantly bloomed on his face. He didn't know if he could break through to the Venerable Realm, but he believed in Xiao Bai.

Having known each other for so many years, everything the person in front of him said has come true. Now, even if Xiao Bai said that he would become a Dou Sheng in the future, he would believe it without reservation.

"Let's go inside and talk!"

Xiao Bai chuckled and walked into the main hall first, but his gaze narrowed slightly when he saw that there was another person inside.

"Consort Ya greets the Palace Master!"

With exquisite makeup, a black and gold brocade robe that tightly outlined her graceful figure, her hair piled high with a gold hairpin swaying slightly, she walked over with graceful steps and gave a gentle bow.

Her red lips were slightly pursed, her eyes lowered, and she dared not meet Xiao Bai's gaze. Deep within her long, alluring eyes, however, lay a complex emotion that was difficult to detect.

"Ya Fei, it's been a long time." Xiao Bai nodded slightly, his tone gentle.

"The Palace Master is busy with affairs, and Consort Ya dares not disturb you." She smiled and spoke softly.

Hai Bodong stood to the side, his gaze sweeping between the two men, saying nothing, only chuckling as he stroked his beard.

Qinglin blinked, keenly sensing the subtle atmosphere, but given her personality, she naturally wouldn't ask any questions, and simply stood obediently beside Xiao Bai.

"Thank you for your hard work with the Zixiao Auction House." Xiao Bai's gaze fell on Ya Fei, his tone calm.

"It is my duty, so I dare not complain about the hardship."

Ya Fei bowed slightly, but her fingertips unconsciously clenched her sleeves, her knuckles turning slightly white.

She smiled bitterly to herself.

—"It's my duty"?

Yes, now all that's left between her and him is a purely businesslike relationship.

There was a time when, in the holy city of Gama, she dared to tease him half-jokingly, and even occasionally showed a bit of intimacy.

But now, he is the renowned Palace Master of Zixiao Palace, and even though she has been silently chasing after him for years and has worked very hard, she is still just a minor Dou Wang.

Despite the vast disparity in their relationship, and despite having made countless mental preparations before coming, she still dared not take a step forward as she had before when facing him.

Xiao Bai sighed softly, nodded, walked to the main seat and sat down. He then looked at Elder Hai, who was seated not far away, and got straight to the point:

"Elder Hai, the reason I sent you here is to ask you to go back to the Black Corner Region to assist with the relocation of Canaan Academy and tell Elder Su Qian that it would be best to complete the relocation within six months."

Half a year was the time Xiao Bai had considered. If he could enter the Heavenly Tomb, he might stay inside for a while. Once he returned from the ancient clan, he would release the news of the Tuoshe Cave.

"move?"

Hai Bodong was slightly taken aback, but seeing that Xiao Bai didn't intend to say more, he didn't ask any further questions and simply nodded in agreement, saying in a deep voice:

"Don't worry, I will do my best to accomplish this!"

"In addition, I have made arrangements with the Divine Firmament Alliance, instructing them to abandon the extra areas in the Black Corner Region and retreat to Divine Firmament City. When you return this time, please inform them that they only have six months."

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong was startled and decided to retreat.

Is something big about to happen in the Black Corner Region?

"Alright, if the Palace Master has no further instructions, I will depart now!"

Hai Bodong stood up abruptly. He could tell the importance of this matter. The six-month deadline indicated that it was not only important but also very urgent.

"Go ahead. If there's anything you can't handle, send a message back. Elder Tianhuo should be coming out of seclusion soon, and he'll be taking charge of Shenxiao City then."

Xiao Bai nodded. He had passed by Yao Tianhuo's secluded training ground earlier and sensed that he had fully recovered. With a Seven-Star Dou Zun there, he felt more at ease.

Hai Bodong didn't speak, but cupped his hands in greeting and strode towards the outside of the hall.

"Your Highness, Consort Ya takes her leave!"

Ya Fei gazed deeply at the familiar yet unfamiliar figure in black robes, as if trying to etch him into her heart. Then she bowed slightly and turned to follow Hai Bodong.

However, the moment she stepped out of the palace gate, her small ears twitched. A moment later, she gently bit her red lips, her eyes seemed to glisten with tears, and left without looking back.

(End of this chapter)