Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 468 "Abducting" the Ancient Tree

Seeing the figures of the ancient clans disappear into the spatial passage, Xiao Bai let out a soft breath. He turned his gaze to the black-clad youth who had been waiting quietly not far away.

Xiao Yan's expression turned solemn. He straightened his clothes, which had been slightly disheveled by the aftershocks of the energy, and stepped forward. Under the slightly surprised gazes of Xun'er and the others, he solemnly bowed to Xiao Bai.

"This humble one, Xiao Yan, greets the Daoist Master!"

Tang Huo'er, standing to the side, quietly tugged at Xiao Yan's sleeve, lowering her voice with a hint of confusion and a reminder, "Xiao Yan, Brother Xiao Bai is already a Dou Sheng powerhouse, why do you still call him 'Zun'? This title—"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately dropped his serious expression, chuckled, and looked at Xiao Bai with a mischievous glint in his eyes, explaining, "This isn't something I just made up! Someone just said it himself—'High above the nine heavens, on a futon, the Dao is revealed.'"

"Beyond the mysteries of heaven and earth, I shall reign supreme over the Dao!" Listen to that aura, that style! I'm just going along with his wishes!

As he spoke, he winked at Xiao Bai, his eyes revealing not only a teasing tone but also a deep excitement, as if he were seeing a fellow villager.

"—" Xiao Bai.

Seeing Xiao Yan's funny appearance and his meaningful look, the corner of her mouth twitched almost imperceptibly.

Ignoring Xiao Yan's joking remarks, he carefully examined him and instantly sensed his current cultivation level. He nodded and said with a hint of approval, "Eight-star Dou Zun. Your progress is indeed impressive."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately rolled his eyes, a dramatic expression of frustration on his face, and complained, "Come on! I was originally quite satisfied with my cultivation speed, but after seeing you—who dares to say it's not bad in front of a freak like you?!"

His words came from the bottom of his heart.

He believed that with the miraculous Burning Technique and several different kinds of strange fire, his cultivation progress was already incredibly fast, enough to make him stand out from the vast majority of so-called geniuses on the continent.

But this guy in front of me seems to have no cultivation bottlenecks. The higher the realm he reaches, the faster his breakthrough speed not only doesn't slow down, but becomes even more rapid and unbelievable!

Having just broken through to the Dou Sheng realm, he was able to withstand and even suppress the Void Devouring Flame. This is beyond what can be described as "genius"; he is simply a monster, an anomaly!

Upon hearing this, Xun'er, Xiao Yixian, Yun Yun, and the other girls standing to the side all nodded secretly, their beautiful eyes revealing deep agreement.

Xiao Bai's performance this time was more than just jaw-dropping; it completely overturned their understanding of the cultivation system.

They even privately suspected that Xiao Bai might have accidentally fallen into an undiscovered Dou Di cave when he was young, and directly inherited the entire legacy of an ancient Dou Di.

Otherwise, it is really hard to explain why someone could display terrifying strength that could overpower top experts as soon as they broke through to the Dou Sheng realm!

Xiao Bai ignored Xiao Yan's complaints and the strange looks from the women, his gaze falling on Xiao Yan's brow.

There, a pale white flame mark flickered, emanating a strange aura of intertwined coldness and heat. He understood immediately and quipped, "It seems Elder Yao has given you his last bit of wealth."

Upon mentioning his teacher, Xiao Yan's playful expression vanished instantly. He gently touched the flame mark between his brows, a complex look flashing in his eyes. He sighed softly, his tone heavy: "My teacher's kindness to me is akin to giving me a second life. This kindness and affection can never be repaid, even with ten thousand deaths!"

Xiao Bai nodded inwardly; the master-disciple relationship between Xiao Yan and Yao Lao was indeed commendable.

He said nothing more, turned his head, and looked again at the ancient Bodhi tree that reached the sky and radiated a peaceful green light. His eyes held a hint of expectation, and he asked softly in a consultative tone, "Brother Tree, now that this matter is settled, I wonder—would you be willing to leave with me?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.

Upon hearing this, everyone under the tree except for the bewildered Xiao Qing showed expressions of astonishment.

Xiao Yan's eyes widened in disbelief, and he exclaimed inwardly, "Good heavens!"

Bai Ge's actions are simply a perfect example of "plucking feathers from a passing goose and leaving skin on a fleeing beast"!

Bodhicitta, Bodhi seeds, enlightenment under the Bodhi tree—these are the legendary "Three Treasures of Bodhi," and now they actually want to "steal" the entire ancient Bodhi tree?

This kind of behavior—eating and taking things, and even trying to take the "pot" with them—is simply—so damn enviable!

He had witnessed the Bodhi Tree's performance firsthand; calling it a supreme treasure wouldn't be an exaggeration. A faint pang of jealousy rose in Xiao Yan's heart. Just when everyone thought that a divine object like the Bodhi Tree would never agree so easily—

An ancient, weathered sentiment slowly emanated from the massive trunk of the Bodhi tree, resonating clearly within Xiao Bai's mind: "Good!"

That single word was like a thunderclap from a clear sky, startling everyone present.

"Huh? You—you agreed?"

Even Xiao Bai himself found it hard to believe, a look of astonishment flashing in his eyes.

He had originally only approached it with a try-it-out mentality, and had even prepared a whole set of excuses, such as promising to help it take human form in the future, or to help it restore its peak power from ancient times, or to describe how the Purple Cloud Palace was a place of outstanding natural beauty and suitable for recuperation—

In short, let's first make a big promise and figure out a way to "lure" this tree away.

But to his utter surprise, the Bodhi Tree agreed so readily and decisively, without the slightest hesitation!

Xun'er, Xiao Yixian, and Yun Yun were equally shocked, but when they saw the undisguised surprise on Xiao Bai's face, they couldn't help but feel speechless.

Didn't you take the initiative to invite them to come with you?

Why do you look like you can't believe it when they've agreed?

Seemingly sensing Xiao Bai's doubts, the Bodhi Tree did not move, but instead transmitted an ancient thought containing complex information once again.

Xiao Bai focused his attention on the information, and after a moment, a look of realization appeared on his face.

It turns out that this ancient Bodhi tree is no ordinary plant spirit; it has a very deep connection with the origin of heaven and earth of this Dou Qi continent, so that they share the same fate, and suffer the same fate.

It also has a function that is almost unknown to anyone in this day and age.

At its peak, it was able to draw upon a portion of the power of the universe to empower itself, thereby unleashing terrifying combat power far exceeding its own level!

The stronger the origin of heaven and earth, the more terrifying the power it can mobilize.

The reason it has become like this is that, firstly, as time has passed, the origin of heaven and earth in the Dou Qi Continent has gradually weakened, making it unable to easily draw upon the power of heaven and earth as it did in ancient times.

Secondly, it was tricked by the Dou Di Mo Yuan, which greatly damaged its intelligence.

Otherwise, given its power and status at its peak, how dare that Void Devouring Flame be so presumptuous in front of it today?

Not to mention trying to devour its life force.

Xiao Bai, being able to connect with the origin of heaven and earth, naturally attracted the affection of the ancient Bodhi tree.

"The 'Treatise on the Interaction of Heaven's Heart' is truly profound!"

Xiao Bai thought about the vertical eye he obtained from cultivating this technique, which had been of immense help to him all along!

Having figured everything out, Xiao Bai felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart, and an indescribable sense of joy welled up inside him. He couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Good! Good! Good!"

He uttered three "good"s in a row, his clear and resonant laughter echoing through this ancient region, slightly dilapidated after the great war, filled with heartfelt joy and comfort.

Xun'er, Xiao Yixian, and Yun Yun, the three women standing to the side, looked at each other, their beautiful eyes filled with doubt.

They had never seen Xiao Bai laugh so unrestrainedly before; his laughter conveyed a sense of ease and joy, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

They had no idea how much pressure Xiao Bai had been carrying towards the Soul Clan for so long.

Since arriving on the Dou Qi Continent, in order to cope with future crises and protect those around him, he has had to plan carefully at every turn, proceed cautiously, and walk on thin ice, daring not to slack off in the slightest.

Now, Zixiao Palace possesses an ancient Bodhi tree comparable to a nine-star Dou Sheng in its early stages, a small golden dragon of an eight-star Dou Sheng, and its own life force is further enhanced by the Bodhi tree. Therefore, it can truly fight back when the time is right...

In this way, even when facing the Soul Clan directly, he truly had the confidence and resources, and no longer needed to be as patient and yielding as before, fearing that a slight misstep would lead to total defeat.

This release of pent-up pressure not only elevates one's state of mind but also resonates with the soul.

Xiao Bai felt his soul was clearer and more transparent than ever before, and his perception of the energy of heaven and earth was also more acute.

His entire demeanor has gained a touch of unrestrained freedom, as if he has broken free from some invisible shackles, becoming even more radiant and captivating.

And his aura also rose accordingly, steadily increasing!

The surrounding天地能量 (heaven and earth energy) spontaneously converged towards him, forming a massive energy vortex. The aura that had been stagnant at the peak of the One-Star Dou Sheng realm surged upwards with a roar, propelled by his breakthrough in mental state!

He actually wants to break through to the second-star Dou Sheng right now!

Although Xun'er, Xiao Yixian, and Yun Yun were still somewhat puzzled as to why Xiao Bai suddenly burst into laughter, they couldn't help but let their beautiful eyes sparkle with admiration as they sensed the ever-increasing powerful aura and increasingly charming temperament emanating from him.

They could clearly sense that Xiao Bai seemed to have shed a heavy burden, and his whole being was radiating a dazzling light from the inside out.

"Your brother Bai—he's a monster!"

Tang Huo'er sensed the heart-pounding aura emanating from him, quietly pursed her lips, and leaned close to Xiao Yan's ear, sighing in a very low voice.

He's just survived a life-or-death battle, barely recovered from serious injuries, and now he's about to break through to the next level?

Is there any justice in this world?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan could only offer a helpless bitter smile, shake his head, and remain silent.

The breakthrough process did not last long, as the energy of heaven and earth here was already exceptionally rich due to the great battle and the presence of the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Xiao Bai's rapidly rising aura gradually subsided and finally stabilized at the early stage of the two-star Dou Sheng level.

Although he only advanced by a small level, he gave off a feeling that was even more unfathomable than before.

Once Xiao Bai's breathing had completely stabilized, a condensed, emerald-green light suddenly shot out from the massive trunk of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, as if it possessed a life of its own, and gently landed in Xiao Bai's outstretched palm.

As the light faded, Xiao Bai held a round bead about the size of a thumb in his hand. Inside the bead, countless tiny green specks of light seemed to be slowly circulating, emitting extremely pure life energy.

Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, the massive canopy of the ancient Bodhi tree began to hum, radiating a soft and bright glow.

Immediately afterwards, the enormous tree trunk, which was tens of thousands of feet tall, began to sink slowly in a way that defied common sense, as if it were sinking into water, and silently disappeared into the earth below.

In just a few breaths, the towering divine tree completely disappeared from everyone's sight, as if it had never existed.

Only the lingering fresh scent in the air suggested that what had just happened was not an illusion.

Xiao Bai looked down at the emerald green bead in his palm and put it away.

This bead is proof of the ancient tree's connection to him.

After finishing all this, Xiao Bai turned to Xiao Yan beside him and smiled, "I'm preparing to return to Zixiao Palace. Would you two like to come along?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan pondered for a moment before shaking his head and saying, "I still want to continue traveling across the continent. I need more strange fire to improve my strength more quickly."

His eyes held a thirst for power, and even more so, a stubborn refusal to admit defeat.

Xiao Bai nodded, not insisting.

He flipped his hand and took out a jade slip with faint lightning patterns, then handed it over.

"If you ever encounter a life-or-death crisis that you cannot resolve, then crush it."

Xiao Yan stared blankly at the jade slip, a warm feeling welling up in his heart.

From childhood to adulthood, Brother Bai has always been the same towards him, never changing.

He didn't say anything to express his gratitude, but simply held the jade slip tightly in his hand and nodded heavily.

Xiao Bai reached out and patted his shoulder, then turned and waved to the little golden dragon that was perched on Xun'er's shoulder and yawning.

Xiao Jin was taken aback at first, then his dragon eyes lit up and he immediately understood what Xiao Bai meant.

It let out a joyful low groan, and golden light suddenly burst forth from its body. Its enormous dragon body swelled in the wind and instantly transformed into a Nine-Headed Golden Thunder Dragon that was thousands of feet long.

Majestic and imposing, with shimmering golden scales, it hovered in mid-air, radiating a terrifying aura of a thunder dragon.

Xiao Bai bent down and picked up Xiao Qing, who was looking up at the dragon with curiosity. Then, he addressed Xun'er, Little Fairy Doctor, and...

Yunyun and the other two women smiled slightly, and with a gentle wave of their sleeves, a soft force supported them.

The four figures flashed and landed lightly on Xiao Jin's broad, mountain-like dragon head.

"Father, what a huge dragon!"

Little Xiao Qing opened her eyes wide, sparkling with excitement, and called out in a childish voice, showing no fear whatsoever.

"Call me Uncle Long!"

Xiao Bai smiled and gave a reminder, then said to the golden dragon beneath his feet, "Little Golden Dragon, let's go home."

"hold head high--!

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The little golden dragon let out a resounding roar that could shatter gold and split rocks. With a flick of its massive tail, golden lightning flashed all around its body as it slammed into the void in front of it.

"Snap!"

Space, like fragile glass, was violently ripped open, revealing a massive crack. Beyond the crack lay bizarre, dangerous, and unknown spatial turbulence.

However, Xiao Jin didn't care at all. The huge dragon body carrying everyone transformed into a dazzling golden stream of light and instantly disappeared into the spatial rift.

The torn space began to slowly writhe and heal after the group entered.

Only Xiao Yan and Tang Huo'er remained, staring at the slowly closing spatial rift, speechless for a long time.

Xiao Yan gripped the jade slip tightly in his hand, his gaze piercing through the gradually calming space, his fists involuntarily clenching tightly.

This great battle in the desolate ancient domain allowed him to witness firsthand the true prowess and power of the continent's top experts.

The ruthlessness and power of the Soul Emperor, the unpredictable and troublesome nature of the Void Devouring Flame, the unfathomable depths of the Ancient Yuan Clan Chief, and Brother Bai's unparalleled ability to turn the tide—

All of this was deeply imprinted in his mind like a brand.

One day, he too will stand at that height and look down upon this world!

Besides, he didn't want to fall too far behind that freakish guy, Brother Bai!

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