Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 542 Celestial Talisman Master

Dou Qi Continent, Central Region, Feng Lei Mountain Range.

On this day, black clouds churned and shifted above the Purple Cloud Palace.

Thick thunderclouds obscured the sky, and the entire world was filled with a somber atmosphere.

Within the thunderclouds, black lightning danced wildly, emanating a chilling pressure.

"This is—Black Thunder!"

Beneath the ancient Bodhi tree, several graceful figures stood quietly.

Their self-illumination receded from the thunderclouds in the sky, and they all looked towards the small valley behind the mountain, shrouded in an array.

An amazing fragrance of elixir permeated the valley, and could be clearly smelled even through layers of arrays.

The fragrance of the elixir was intoxicating, refreshing the mind and spirit, and even causing a subtle increase in the activity of one's internal fighting spirit.

"Sister Xian'er succeeded!"

Zi Yan sniffed, her pretty face full of surprise: "From now on, the continent will have another ninth-grade alchemist!"

Xun'er, Cailin, and Yunyun, who were standing to the side, also brightened up, their eyes filled with genuine joy.

They all knew that Little Fairy Doctor had an extraordinary dedication to alchemy.

Since Xiao Bai disappeared, she has devoted almost all her time to alchemy, trying to numb herself in this way and also trying to advance quickly by improving her alchemy skills.

Now, she has finally broken through to the ninth-grade alchemist realm!

Looking across the entire Dou Qi Continent, this is an achievement that can be counted on one's fingers!

"Boom!"

A bolt of black lightning tore through the void, carrying an aura of destruction, and slammed down towards the small valley!

in the valley.

The Little Fairy Doctor, dressed in white with flowing black hair, sat quietly cross-legged before the alchemy furnace.

She looked up at the bolt of black lightning that struck down, her beautiful eyes calm and without the slightest panic.

Just as she was about to raise her hand to disperse the black lightning, she seemed to discover something, and was slightly taken aback. Then, a look of amusement and exasperation flashed in her beautiful eyes.

"Hey, I'm swiping!"

A delicate shout came from afar.

Immediately afterwards, a five-colored lightning handprint suddenly appeared in the sky, opening up like a curtain, heading towards the black demon lightning!

"laugh"

The multicolored handprint passed right through the black lightning, like a giant brush that "brushed" across its surface.

A bizarre scene unfolded—

The aura emanating from the Black Demon Lightning instantly dropped significantly!

The originally violent and destructive energy was reduced by about 20% by the five-colored handprint, greatly diminishing its power!

"Qing'er!!!"

Cai Lin's gaze sharpened, and she abruptly turned to look at a peak behind the mountain, her tone stern: "What are you doing?!"

At the top of the mountain, a little girl of about ten years old, dressed in green, stood there with her hands on her hips, her little face full of pride.

Hearing her mother's scolding, she immediately shrank back and muttered, "I just wanted to help Aunt Xian—"

Upon seeing this, Xun'er and Yun Yun immediately covered their mouths and burst into laughter.

This little girl is getting more and more mischievous.

"Hmph, your Aunt Fairy is a four-star Dou Sheng now, why would she need a mere Dou Zun like you to worry about her?"

Cai Lin gave a soft snort, her cool voice revealing a hint of helplessness.

She even suspected that the girl had entered her rebellious phase, being mischievous and troublesome all day long, not at all like the well-behaved and obedient girl she was when she was little.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing stuck out her tongue and appeared beside Xun'er and Yun Yun in a flash.

She took the two girls' hands and shook them gently, pouting and saying in a pitiful voice, "Aunt Xun, Aunt Yun, look, Mother is scolding me again!"

The two women couldn't help but chuckle at her pitiful appearance.

Every time Cai Lin scolds her, this little girl runs to the three of them to complain about her mother's "crimes," pretending to be wronged, which makes people feel sorry for her.

"Alright, Qing'er, your mother is just worried about you."

Xun'er patted Xiao Qing's head and said softly with a smile, "The Black Demon Lightning is extremely powerful. Although you have learned your father's Great Five Elements Divine Light, your cultivation is still low. Don't be reckless."

"Okay, Aunt Xun————" Xiao Qing pouted.

"Disperse!"

Just then, a clear shout rang out from the valley.

Immediately afterwards, a fair and jade-like hand tore through the void and gently patted the dark clouds in the sky.

"boom--!"

That hand appeared gentle, but the power it contained was terrifying to the extreme.

With a single palm strike, the heavens and earth trembled!

The dark clouds in the sky were swept away by a gale and instantly dispersed!

The warm sunlight shone down from the sky once again.

"roar--!!"

A deep roar suddenly echoed from the valley.

Immediately afterwards, a dark shadow shot into the sky!

It was a huge black tiger, its entire body jet black, its fur like steel needles, its eyes bloodshot, radiating a powerful energy fluctuation.

The black tiger roared to the sky, its voice echoing across the land.

In an instant, the entire Zixiao Palace was filled with a rich fragrance of elixir. The fragrance seemed to have a spirit of its own, seeping into everyone's pores and nourishing their body and soul.

The elixir possesses sentience, transforming into a beast with considerable intelligence and powerful strength.

The black tiger circled once in the air, seemingly trying to escape.

But at that moment—

A white figure suddenly appeared beside it.

She extended her fair finger and gently touched Black Tiger's forehead.

"Buzz—"

Black Tiger shuddered, and the light emanating from his body began to recede.

After a few breaths, the black tiger completely disappeared, transforming into a round and full black pill, which quietly floated in the palm of Little Fairy Doctor.

"Congratulations, Aunt Fairy, on your advancement to Ninth-Rank Alchemist!"

Xiao Qing was the first to rush forward, congratulating him with a smile.

The Fairy Doctor's beautiful eyes curved slightly, filled with laughter.

She took a step forward and appeared beside the women. Her light swept across them and finally landed on Xunji.

"Has there been any change in Xiaobai's soul jade lately?"

Little Fairy Doctor asked softly, her voice trembling slightly.

The relaxed atmosphere instantly froze upon hearing this.

The smiles on the women's faces gradually faded, and they fell silent.

Of course they knew what Little Fairy Doctor was asking.

This is a question that all women pay attention to every day.

Since Xiao Bai disappeared in the Gate of Life and Death three years ago, his Soul Jade became unusually dim, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.

If it weren't for the fact that the light was still shining, proving that Xiao Bai was still alive, they probably would have gone crazy with worry long ago.

Xun'er carefully took out a jet-black jade piece from her storage ring.

The jade piece was about the size of a palm, crystal clear, with a point of light slowly shimmering inside.

Compared to its previous blazing light, it now appears dim and lifeless, as if it might be extinguished at any moment.

Xun'er parted her red lips slightly and said in a hoarse voice, "Brother Xiao Bai's soul is a little better than it was two years ago, but the change is not significant—"

All the women's eyes were fixed on the Soul Jade, their eyes filled with worry.

Three years.

It's been three whole years.

There has been no word from Xiao Bai.

If it weren't for the remaining light within the Soul Jade, they probably wouldn't have survived.

But at that moment—

The light spot in the Soul Jade suddenly flashed brightly!

This change is much more obvious than before!

Although it was still dim, that moment of brightness was clearly visible!

"This is----"

The women exchanged glances, their eyes gleaming with excitement.

They certainly knew what this scene meant.

He is recovering.

"What exactly did Xiao Bai encounter on the other side of the passage?"

Zi Yan frowned slightly, and with a flick of her small hand, she took out a Soul Jade as well.

Within that jade piece, a single point of light shone brilliantly, like a blazing sun, radiating dazzling light.

This is the soul jade of her father, Zhukun.

"Didn't my old man and Xun'er's father meet him?"

Zi Yan was somewhat puzzled.

Upon hearing this, Xun'er took out another jade piece.

That was her father Gu Yuan's soul jade, which also had a bright spot of light like the blazing sun, radiating dazzling light.

Xun'er looked at the two jade pieces in her hand, one as bright as the sun and the other as dim as a candle. She bit her red lips and whispered, "They entered that passage one after the other, several months apart. It's very possible that they missed each other."

"Hmph, that wretched old man!"

Zi Yan looked at the Soul Jade in her hand and gritted her teeth inwardly: "That day, when the spatial passage trembled, I was about to go in, but he threw me out. Otherwise, I could have gone to find Xiao Bai."

She still remembers that scene from three years ago.

Several months after Xiao Bai disappeared, the space where the passage was located experienced a strange tremor, which lasted for a brief moment.

Zhu Kun and Gu Yuan, who had been waiting there, rushed in immediately.

She wanted to follow, but Zhu Kun casually tossed her aside, leaving her to watch helplessly as the passage closed again.

For more than two years afterward, that passage never reappeared.

"We should trust him."

Cai Lin suddenly spoke, her voice calm yet firm.

Her gaze drifted into the distance, as if piercing through endless void, and she saw the figure that haunted her dreams: "He was able to rise from Wutan City to the pinnacle of the continent, constantly creating miracles and never letting us down."

She paused, her voice softening as she murmured, "This time, there will be no exception."

Upon hearing this, a look of determination flashed in the eyes of all the women.

Yes, they should believe him.

I believe in that man who always manages to create miracles.

I believe he will definitely come back...

In the depths of the imperial palace of the Great Yan Dynasty, on the Tianxuan Continent.

In a quiet courtyard.

Xiao Bai sat cross-legged on the futon, his eyes slightly closed, his aura contained.

"Buzz—!"

An astonishing mental wave swept out, spreading like a tide and instantly enveloping the entire courtyard.

The flowers, plants, and trees in the courtyard swayed without wind, as if they were paying homage to him.

Xiao Bai suddenly opened his eyes, which shone brightly like stars, as if they were in the deep starry sky.

"As expected, with the power of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, my soul is recovering much faster —"

He sensed the changes in his sea of ​​consciousness, and a hint of joy involuntarily appeared in his eyes.

Now, his sea of ​​consciousness is no longer empty.

In the originally vast and boundless sea of ​​consciousness, a thin, hazy mist began to permeate.

Although it's still far from its peak, at least it's showing signs of improvement.

"Heavenly Talisman Master Yao————"

Xiao Bai's heart stirred, and he stretched out his right hand, gently tapping the air in front of him.

"Buzz—"

A complex talisman materialized out of thin air and hovered about an inch in front of his fingertip.

The runes were pale blue, their surface covered with mysterious patterns, and they emitted faint energy fluctuations.

The moment the rune appeared, "Whoosh!"

A sudden gust of wind swept through the courtyard!

The gale was not formed naturally, but rather an energy storm created by the runes drawing upon the wind-attribute energy between heaven and earth.

Immediately afterward, Xiao Bai's mind stirred again.

The rune suddenly changed, turning crimson red.

"boom!"

A raging fire appeared out of nowhere and started burning in the courtyard, radiating intense heat.

But the flames seemed to have a mind of their own, burning only within the area controlled by Xiao Bai, without spreading to other places at all.

"Condensing runes, drawing upon the power of heaven and earth, manipulating the energy of heaven and earth—"

Xiao Bai's lips curled up, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes: "Interesting, it does have a similar effect to formations."

It must be said that the talisman master system of Tianxuan Continent is indeed more unique than that of Douqi Continent in terms of the use of the soul.

By condensing runes, one can communicate with heaven and earth and manipulate energy.

In comparison, the use of souls in the Dou Qi Continent is rather monotonous.

"The mysteries of heaven and earth are truly boundless—"

Xiao Bai sighed softly.

Just as he was about to continue his research on talisman masters, he suddenly raised an eyebrow, as if he had sensed something.

With a flick of his eyes, the runes that had condensed in the void vanished instantly, and the gale and flames in the courtyard disappeared as well.

His gaze shifted towards the door.

"Knock knock knock————"

A rhythmic knocking sounded at just the right moment.

The knocking was done at a measured pace, demonstrating the person's good manners and attitude.

"Mr. Xiao, this junior, Mo Ling, requests an audience."

A gentle and respectful voice came from outside the door.

"Is it time yet?

Xiao Bai quickly calculated with his fingers and understood.

He has been in the palace of the Great Yan Dynasty for half a year.

Six months ago, on that night, he arrived in the capital of the Great Yan Dynasty and happened to meet Emperor Mo Jingtian and his son Mo Ling.

After some "friendly" probing, he moved into the palace, into this quiet courtyard.

When Mo Jingtian learned that Xiao Bai wanted to participate in the Hundred Dynasties War, he seemed somewhat troubled.

The reason is simple—

The slots for the Hundred Dynasties War are allocated by the super sects, with the Great Yan Dynasty having only five slots.

These five spots are not decided by the royal family.

It requires the joint struggle of the Great Yan Dynasty's royal family, the four major families, and the three major sects.

Although the royal family is the most powerful, it cannot make decisions on its own.

When Xiao Bai learned of this, he did not make things difficult for Mo Jingtian.

He simply said, "In that case, I will personally go to the Seed Battle and see who will object."

Mo Jingtian immediately understood Xiao Bai's meaning: whoever opposes will be subdued by beating.

Simple and direct.

But in this world where martial arts reign supreme, it is the most effective method.

That's why things have turned out this way.

Xiao Bai got up, walked to the door, and pushed it open.

Outside the door stood a young man in a blue robe.

The young man was about twenty years old, and his appearance was so handsome that it was almost otherworldly.

With fair skin and delicate features, one could even say she is beautiful.

It was none other than Mo Ling, the third prince of the Great Yan Dynasty.

Upon seeing Xiao Bai emerge from the room, Mo Ling immediately bowed respectfully, saying, "Mo Ling greets Mr. Xiao."

Xiao Bai nodded slightly, looking at him calmly: "So, the seed selection has begun?"

"Yes."

Mo Ling gestured for him to come over and said softly with a smile, "Father is waiting up ahead and invites you to come over."

His voice was gentle and polite, and his manners were impeccable.

"Lead the way."

Xiao Bai said calmly.

"Yes, Mr. Xiao, please follow me."

Mo Ling respectfully replied and turned to lead the way.

The two walked one after the other through the quiet courtyard toward the square in front of the palace.

Along the way, the palace maids and guards they encountered all bowed respectfully to Xiao Bai and Mo Ling.

For the past six months, Xiao Bai has kept a low profile and rarely appeared in public.

But they still vividly remember the terrifying scene from that night six months ago, when this same person raised his hand and a giant finger descended from the sky, almost wiping out the entire palace.

However, this matter concerns His Majesty's reputation, and out of respect for the emperor, it was not made public.

Xiao Bai walked quietly, and soon, led by Mo Ling, the two arrived at the huge square in front of the palace.

By this time, hundreds of people had gathered in the square.

These people were divided into several distinct camps.

The moment Xiao Bai appeared, many people from the four major families trembled, and some even took several steps back in fear.

"It was you!! You're the one who killed my son?!"

A deafening roar suddenly exploded in the air above the square.