In Battle Through the Heavens, lying down makes you stronger.

Chapter 35 Xiao Ran: Soul Palace? A dog-like thing.

Sure enough, upon hearing Ling Ying's words,

Xiao Xun'er's expression brightened, her eyes sparkling with delight.

He smiled and pursed his lips, saying...

"Hmph! Brother Xiao Ran is so mean, he didn't even say goodbye to Xun'er."

"However, Xun'er really can't bear to part with you!"

Seeing this, Elder Ling breathed a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness!

We finally got through this hurdle.

Once I leave the Xiao family, I must hurry to the Monster Mountain Range and catch up with Young Master Xiao Ran!

Before long, Xiao Xun'er's smile faded.

Then he gave Ling Ying some instructions.

"Elder Ling, please stay by Brother Xiao Ran's side for the time being and protect his safety."

"From now on, you don't need to run back and forth for these things. Brother Xiao Ran's safety should be the priority."

Ling Ying solemnly cupped her hands and said, "Yes, Miss!"

Then, smiling, she said, "If Young Master Xiao Ran knew how much Miss cares about him, he would surely be very happy!"

Xiao Xun'er blushed slightly and gently shook her head.

"There's no need for Brother Xiao Ran to know; Elder Ling, you just need to protect him!"

"Also, the other group, don't let them out. They'll be fine at the Xiao family's place."

"But, Miss..."

Ling Ying couldn't help but frown.

As the daughter of the clan leader, Xiao Xun'er naturally wouldn't only have Ling Ying as her guardian, who is at the eighth level of Dou Huang.

There are also two other Dou Huangs under Ling Ying's jurisdiction. The three Dou Huangs take turns protecting Xiao Xun'er.

However, in the past few days, Ling Ying has been clearly worried about the relationship between Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Ran...

Fearing that the other two wouldn't be able to stop Xiao Xun'er, he personally kept an eye on her day and night, preventing the other two from appearing.

That's why this happened.

Moreover, since the young lady had entrusted him with protecting Xiao Ran, he would never dare to leave without other backup guards.

Compared to the young lady's unhappiness, her life and safety are naturally more important.

Hearing Ling Ying's words, Xiao Xun'er's lips curled up.

He smiled and said, "Old Ling, don't worry, Brother Xiao Ran already told me what to do if something happens last night."

"The other two guards don't have the Shadow attribute like you, sir. If they're discovered and misunderstood, wouldn't we be exposed?"

Ling Ying pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Miss! However, since this old servant is not by your side, please crush the summoning jade token immediately if anything happens. The two of them will arrive right away to protect you!"

Xiao Xun'er smiled and said, "Don't worry, Elder Ling!"

After leaving the Xiao family,

Ling Ying was in a forest, frowning as she looked at the sky.

He glanced again in the direction of the Monster Mountain Range, then shook his head speechlessly.

"Young Master Xiao Ran is really something. He didn't even tell me he was coming when he set off. It's not like I didn't know!"

"Oh dear! I almost made this old servant lose face in front of Miss."

"Young man, you have such great energy! You went to bed so late last night, and you're up so early!"

With a sigh, Ling Ying shook her head.

After thinking for a moment, he muttered to himself.

"With Young Master Xiao Ran's current level of skill, even I would suffer if I were caught off guard."

"Young Master Xiao Ran is certainly capable of handling the journey to the Monster Mountain Range. I think I'll just go directly to the edge of the Monster Mountain Range and wait for him!"

After saying that, Ling Ying's figure slowly disappeared into the forest.

……

Utan City.

There is only one road leading to the Monster Mountain Range.

On this wide road, Xiao Ran rode a fine horse at breakneck speed.

It wasn't that he didn't want to use his Dou Shi cultivation level to travel.

It wasn't that he was worried his fighting spirit would turn into a horse or anything like that.

It's mainly because he's too young.

At his age, in Wutan City, let alone having the cultivation level of a Battle Master,

Even among fighters, their skill is enough to astound and amaze.

So, to avoid unnecessary trouble, he rode a horse on his way.

As for Ling Ying, Xiao Xun'er's guardian,

Xiao Ran wasn't worried that he wouldn't be able to keep up with him, nor did he use his soul power to detect where the other was.

After all, this is considered impolite behavior by the strong.

But he didn't need to worry. Since Elder Ling had come on orders, he would definitely stay by his side and appear at the most critical moment!

Time really flies!

"In the blink of an eye, more than ten years have passed, and Xun'er has grown into a delicate and beautiful young woman. It's time for me to get serious!"

Thinking about the crisis facing the Xiao family three years from now, and with the system in hand already starting to prove its worth, Xiao Ran naturally felt more confident.

"The Soul Palace?! Cloud Mountain?"

"Hmph! You dog-like thing!"

"When I, Xiao Ran, rise up, I'll make you all kneel and sing 'Conquer'!"

His expression turned serious, and Xiao Ran spurred his horse onward.

They sped off like a gust of wind towards the Monster Mountain Range!

……

Outside the capital of the Gama Empire, thousands of miles away.

Above Yunlan Mountain, which is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round,

Yunlan Sect, back mountain.

In a secluded, secret room.

A strange man shrouded in a black robe suddenly sneezed twice.

"Ah Tie! Ah Tie!"

Not far from the man in black robes, a middle-aged man in a moon-white robe, who was sitting cross-legged on a futon, slowly opened his eyes.

He frowned and looked at the man in black robes, asking,

"Guardian Wu, what's wrong? Did you catch a cold?"

The black-robed man, known as Protector Wu, said irritably.

"Yunshan, have you ever seen a Dou Zong level expert catch a cold?"

"Do you dare underestimate the strength of our Soul Palace?"

The middle-aged man in the white robe was slightly taken aback.

Then he smiled and shook his head, saying...

"No, no, Your Excellency is a Dou Zong powerhouse, how could I dare to presume?"

The man in black robes snorted coldly.

"Yunshan! I have traveled a long way to come here and chosen you. This is your greatest honor."

"I've asked you twice already, you have to give me a straight answer today! Otherwise..."

At this point, the man in black robes let out a cold snort.

"Hmph! For your own sake, and for the safety of your sect, I hope you won't be ungrateful."

The middle-aged man in the moon-white robe gave a helpless bitter smile and shook his head.

That's right, he is Yunshan, the former sect leader of Yunlan Sect and the master of the current sect leader.

Yunshan pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth.

"I will instruct Yun Leng, the current Grand Elder of the Yunlan Sect, to carry out the Dharma Protector's instructions."

"However... that Breakthrough Pill you promised me..."

"Hehehe!"

The man in black robes smiled disdainfully.

"Do you really think that I, the Dharma Protector, would be short of your Breakthrough Pill?"

"Don't worry, I don't have it with me right now. I'll bring it to you next time I come."

"However, you must keep your promise to me and send people to act immediately."

"I will be going to the Chuyun Empire this time. If any of you find the information I need first, I will also help their sect improve the strength of their experts."

Upon hearing this, Yunshan's eyes lit up.

Then he nodded heavily.

"Alright! As you wish! I'll arrange it right away."

"However, I hope you can bring me the Breakthrough Pill as soon as possible, otherwise, I will not be able to make a move."

"Hehehe!"

"Don't worry, Yunshan, you will definitely feel fortunate and proud of the choice you made today!"

The man in black robes let out a strange laugh and waved his sleeve.

The person gradually and slowly disappeared from the spot, leaving only the other person's strange laughter in their breath.

"Hehehe! Achoo~!"

……

(End of this chapter)