Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 571 Are you even human?!

"Perfected in the Life Profound Realm, not bad!"

Xiao Bai's gaze fell on Ling Qingzhu, sensing the burgeoning vitality within her, and he smiled and nodded.

In just three months, he went from the peak of Nirvana to the minor completion of the Life Profound Realm, and then directly to the major completion of the Life Profound Realm. This speed would shock countless people in the outside world.

"I have to thank you all for this, senior!"

Ling Qingzhu clasped her hands in a respectful gesture, her tone sincere.

She knew in her heart that her rapid progress in three months was inseparable from staying by Xiao Bai's side during this period.

That magnificent and profound mystery of life and death constantly emerged from Xiao Bai, which she perceived, comprehended, and digested.

She knew that this was Xiao Bai deliberately leaking his aura; otherwise, with his level of cultivation, he could have done it flawlessly.

With the insights gained during this period, her path to the Mysterious Realm of Life and Death will be almost entirely smooth; she only needs to continuously accumulate the Qi of Life and Death.

"This is what you deserve—"

Xiao Bai shook his head.

He looked at the stubborn girl in front of him and thought of how she hadn't retreated even when she was filled with despair. He sighed inwardly.

"Don't be so stubborn in the future."

He said softly, "You know my strength. If you're no match for me, wake me up. Don't just stand there like an idiot."

Ling Qingzhu was taken aback, and a hint of grievance seemed to rise in her clear, glassy eyes.

She instinctively retorted, "Qingzhu isn't stupid—"

As soon as the words left my mouth, I realized that my tone seemed inappropriate.

Her red lips, hidden beneath the veil, murmured softly, "Qingzhu promised—she would protect you."

She lowered her head, not daring to look Xiao Bai in the eye.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai felt a warm current flow through his heart.

It was both touching and funny.

If he really needs a protector, wouldn't it be better to just take out a Heavenly Demon Puppet from his storage ring than her?

The reason for having Ling Qingzhu act as a protector was merely a pretext, allowing her to experience the mysteries of life and death up close and gain some understanding.

Unexpectedly, this girl was so stubborn that she almost risked her life for a mere excuse.

Looking at Ling Qingzhu, who was bowing her head and remaining silent, Xiao Bai smiled helplessly.

Fine, let her be.

With his strength, no matter what changes occur in the Tianxuan Continent in the future, he will be more than capable of protecting her.

A girl who would risk her life for him because of a single word deserves his devotion.

Xiao Bai turned his gaze to Mu Lingshan, who was standing to the side.

The little girl blinked her big eyes, looking at him and Ling Qingzhu with curiosity.

Xiao Bai smiled slightly, raised his arm, and gently touched her brow with his fingertips.

"Buzz"

The black and white runes flowed like a gentle stream from his fingertips into Mu Lingshan's body.

That flowing light was none other than the ancestral symbol of life and death.

The little girl trembled, then closed her eyes, a focused expression appearing on her face.

She could sense that along with the return of the Ancestral Symbol came a wealth of insights into the mysteries of life and death.

In an instant, her aura began to rise steadily!

Nine Yuan Nirvana————

Nine Yuan Nirvana Peak —

"boom!"

A soft sound, as if breaking some kind of constraint.

Black and white light suddenly surged from Mu Lingshan's body!

The flowing light was extremely similar to Xiao Bai's previous state during cultivation—life and death coexisted and transformed into each other, forming a perfect balance!

"This is----"

Mu Lan was taken aback and exchanged a glance with Moro beside her.

Both were experts at the Reincarnation Realm, and they immediately recognized the aura emanating from Mu Lingshan, which was identical to that of Xiao Bai before: "Fellow cultivators of the Life and Death Profound Realm!"

Moro gasped softly, his eyes filled with shock.

This girl was actually sent to the brink of death by that person using the initiation method!

He nudged Mu Lan with his elbow and whispered, "Old man, could it be that he's taken a fancy to your girl?"

"nonsense!"

Mu Lan frowned and scolded with displeasure, "How old is Ling Shan?!"

"Old man, have you lost your mind?"

Moro glanced at Mu Lan sideways, his face full of disdain: "I meant taking on disciples—do you even understand what that means?!"

"Huh?!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Lan's dissatisfaction vanished instantly, replaced by a look of delight.

His eyes flashed with a sharp light as he stared intently at the two figures, one large and one small, not far away.

Apprentice?

Yup!

How could he not have thought of that!

If he didn't want to take on disciples, why would he let Ling Shan practice his magic?

Although she didn't know much about Xiao Bai's identity, Mu Lan was extremely confident in his character after observing him for some time.

His unfathomable strength, his generous spending, and his gentleness towards Ling Shan—

If she could become his disciple, it would be an incredible stroke of luck for Ling Shan!

"Alright, Lingshan."

Xiao Bai withdrew his finger, rubbed the little girl's head, and smiled, "The Life and Death Ancestral Symbol has been returned to you."

"When you are cultivating, carefully experience the insights I left behind."

"With the help of the Life and Death Ancestral Symbol, you will soon be able to cross the Life and Death Profound Realm."

Mu Lingshan opened her eyes and felt that her understanding of life and death had become much clearer, and she also felt a mysterious power within her body.

Although she was the spirit of the Ancestral Symbol of Life and Death in human form and had an extremely high talent for life and death, talent is talent, and before taking that step, it cannot be transformed into strength.

Now, with the guidance of this very handsome uncle in front of her, she believes that she will soon be able to achieve a perfect balance between life and death.

She looked at Xiao Bai with her big eyes, which were full of admiration and affection.

"Thank you, Uncle!"

Her eyes curved into crescents, revealing a row of small, white teeth.

"Cough cough————"

Just then, a soft cough interrupted the two of them.

Mu Lan leaned closer, her face beaming with smiles, a glimmer of hope in her eyes: "Mr. Xiao, I wonder if Ling Shan has the good fortune to become your disciple?"

Both Ling Qingzhu and Xiao Hong were taken aback by these words.

Especially Mu Lingshan, when she heard that she could become the disciple of the uncle in front of her, a feeling of joy suddenly rose in her heart.

Becoming an apprentice?

Is it the kind of person who can stay with their uncle all the time?

It looks pretty good!

"Taking on apprentices?!"

Xiao Bai was taken aback.

Throughout his cultivation journey, he has never even considered taking on a disciple.

Now Mu Lan suddenly proposed—

Xiao Bai instinctively wanted to shake his head and refuse.

However-

Suddenly, an image flashed through my mind.

That was the scene of him erasing the spirit of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.

Xiao Bai's eyes narrowed, and he suddenly looked at Mu Lingshan.

In a way, this girl is also a spirit of the ancestral symbol.

"Is it fate, or—cause and effect?"

Xiao Bai's eyes flickered uncertainly as he remained silent, lost in thought.

Seeing this, the others were all somewhat puzzled.

They had already realized that Xiao Bai was going to refuse, but suddenly they became hesitant.

Mu Lingshan also stared at him expectantly, her little hands unconsciously clenching the hem of her clothes, her eyes seeming a little nervous.

After a moment, Xiao Bai pulled himself out of his thoughts and looked intently at Mu Lingshan.

"My legacy is not suitable for this girl—"

Xiao Bai slowly shook his head.

Mu Lan sighed, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes.

The light in Mu Lingshan's eyes dimmed slightly, and her small lips pursed up slightly.

But the next moment, a voice as beautiful as heavenly music rang in her ears: "However—"

Xiao Bai looked at Mu Lingshan and a smile appeared on his lips: "Little Lingshan can be my disciple."

Although a disciple in name only is not as respected as a direct disciple, they have still entered the school and gained a formal status.

Moreover, given Xiao Bai's status, even as a nominal disciple, he is enough to make countless people envious!

Mu Lingshan was taken aback at first, then her big eyes burst into a dazzling light!

"Really?!"

She jumped up in surprise and hugged Xiao Bai's arm tightly: "Thank you, Uncle! No, thank you, Master!"

Xiao Bai smiled and rubbed her little head, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes.

Although all the disciples of Zixiao Palace were considered his disciples, strictly speaking, he only had half a disciple before, and that was Nalan Yanran.

Now there's a little girl, a divine being who has taken human form, and her aptitude is quite good.

"Congratulations, senior, on taking on such a fine disciple!"

Ling Qingzhu smiled slightly and clasped her hands in congratulations.

Seeing Mu Lingshan's happy expression, she felt happy for her too.

This girl is innocent and cute; she's definitely likable.

Congratulations!

Moro smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "Mr. Xiao accepting a disciple is a truly joyous occasion!"

"With your guidance, this girl's future is limitless!"

Mu Lan beamed from ear to ear, bowing repeatedly, "Thank you so much, Mr. Xiao! I'll have to trouble you to guide Ling Shan from now on!"

He was thrilled.

Ling Shan was able to become his disciple thanks to his efforts, so of course he was happy to see it happen!

Xiao Hong sidled up to Mu Lingshan and said with a grin, "Lingshan, from now on you'll have to call me Senior Sister!"

Mu Lingshan blinked her big eyes: "Senior Sister?"

"yes!"

Xiao Hong nodded seriously: "I've been with Master the longest, so of course it's Senior Sister!"

Mu Lingshan thought for a moment, then obediently greeted, "Hello, Senior Sister!"

Xiao Hong's eyes crinkled into crescent moons with a smile as she reached out and patted Mu Lingshan's head: "Good girl, your senior sister will protect you from now on!"

Xiao Bai watched this scene, speechless.

You're only at the Nirvana Realm, yet you're protecting someone at the Life Profound Realm. But he's too lazy to care. It's a case of one willing to hit and the other willing to be hit, so what can you say?

His gaze shifted to the Thunder Emperor above the altar.

At this moment, the remnant soul of the Thunder Emperor was suspended above the throne, his silver eyes gazing at this side with a complex expression.

"What advice do you have for me, Mr. Xiao?"

Xiao Bai didn't say much, and took out an item from his storage ring.

It was a lightning staff that was entirely silver-white.

The Thunder Staff is about four feet long and is made entirely of pure thunder power. Its surface is covered with dense thunder patterns, each of which flashes with brilliant lightning.

"This is----"

The Thunder Emperor's gaze sharpened as he stared intently at the thunder staff.

He certainly recognized the lightning staff.

It was the Thunder Emperor Staff, a pure treasure he personally crafted using the power of the Thunder Ancestral Symbol!

He spent countless hours forging this staff, and it accompanied him through countless battles.

Later, this staff also played a crucial role in sealing the Otherworldly Demon King.

But after he perished, this staff was placed at the entrance to the Thunder Realm to guard it.

Unexpectedly, it ended up in Xiao Bai's hands!

"you----"

Just as Lei Di was about to speak, Xiao Bai waved his thunder staff.

"Buzz!"

A bolt of silvery-white lightning surged from the staff, directly enveloping the slender figure on the altar!

That figure was none other than the physical body of the Thunder Emperor!

Although the Thunder Emperor was left with only a wisp of a soul, his physical body remained intact, nourished by the power of the Thunder Ancestral Symbol.

It has remained intact for thousands of years, retaining its original appearance.

At that moment, the physical body was enveloped in lightning, instantly transforming into a stream of light that disappeared into the lightning staff!

"The one surnamed Xiao!!!"

Thunder Emperor was instantly enraged, his remnant soul trembling violently: "You've gone too far!!!"

He pointed at Xiao Bai, trembling with rage: "You took my treasure! You stole my subordinates! And then you seduced my ancestral symbol!!!"

He grew angrier as he spoke, his voice even carrying a hint of grievance: "Now you won't even spare my physical body!!!"

"Are you even human?!"

If he weren't just a wisp of a soul left, he would definitely have fought this guy one-on-one!

Everyone who heard his story felt a deep sadness and a sense of sorrow.

For a moment, the way they looked at Xiao Bai became extremely strange.

like----

That's really going too far, isn't it?

They stole someone's ancestral symbol, they robbed someone's subordinates, and now they even want to take away someone's physical body—

This is simply—

Ling Qingzhu's lips twitched slightly beneath her veil.

Having known Xiao Bai for so long, she naturally knew that he had his reasons for doing everything.

However, seeing him accused like this for the first time, I felt a strange urge to laugh.

Xiao Hong couldn't help but laugh out loud, but she immediately covered her mouth and pretended that nothing had happened.

Mu Lingshan blinked her big eyes, looking at her master and then at the Thunder Emperor, her little face full of curiosity.

Moro coughed lightly, turned his head, and pretended to admire the scenery of the Thunder Realm.

Xiao Bai remained calm as he looked at the grief-stricken and indignant Thunder Emperor, speaking in a measured tone: "If you wish to perish here, I will return your physical body to you now."

As he spoke, he made a gesture as if to swing his thunder staff.

"stop!!!"

With a roar, the Thunder Emperor's remnant soul transformed into a beam of light and instantly appeared before Xiao Bai!

Where was the anger from before?

He stared at Xiao Bai with excitement, his voice trembling slightly: "Um—you mean—I can be resurrected?!"

His body trembled, his eyes filled with hope.

Xiao Bai picked at his ear, his tone displeased: "Why are you shouting so loudly? You scared me."

Lei Di took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

Then-

He flashed an incredibly warm smile, his voice unusually gentle: "Mr. Xiao—no, Brother Xiao, do you have a way to bring me back to life?"

Where was even a trace of the Thunder Emperor's majesty at this moment?

He's a complete lackey trying to please the boss.

Everyone who witnessed this scene was both shocked and amused.

The Thunder Emperor was a powerful overlord from ancient times!

Control the Thunder Ancestral Symbol and shake the Tianxuan Continent!

Now, in order to be resurrected, they actually—

But thinking about it, it's understandable.

After being dead for thousands of years, on the verge of complete disappearance, someone suddenly tells you that you can be resurrected—anyone would be excited in that situation!

If they were in the same situation, they would probably be even more excited than the Thunder Emperor.

Looking at Lei Di's expectant eyes, Xiao Bai said calmly, "Since I have taken your physical body, I naturally have a way to revive you."

"but----"

He then changed the subject: "It will take some time."

Lei Di nodded repeatedly, "It's alright! It's alright! I can wait!"

He was extremely excited.

As long as I can be resurrected, I'm willing to wait as long as it takes!

Xiao Bai nodded slightly. For him, preserving the remnant soul of the Thunder Emperor was not a difficult task; it was simply a matter of whether he wanted to do it or not.

Since he had taken the Thunder Ancestral Symbol from him, Xiao Bai didn't mind helping him out.

After absorbing the remnant soul of the Thunder Emperor into the Thunder Staff, he finally looked up at Moro: "Lord Moro, lead the way!"

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