Battle Through the Heavens: Starting with Cao Ying as an apprentice

Battle Through the Heavens: Starting with Cao Ying as an apprentice

Author: Qingping Sword Song

Summary:

Battle Through the Heavens + Time Travel + Multiple Heroines + System

Battle Through the Heavens + Time Travel + Multiple Heroines + System

Su Baichen transmigrates to the world of Dou Qi.

She was on good terms with Yao Chen and Xuan Yi in the early days, and won Xuan Yi's favor with her charm.

Ultimately, I chose to join the Danta.

The man in black gazed at Bai Chen with tender affection: "Bai Chen!"

Little Fairy Doctor and Cao Ying: "Master!"

Qinglin: "Young Master!"

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Chapter 1 Genius

Dou Qi Continent: Zhongzhou Dan Tower.

The air is filled with the fragrance of herbs. It is a holy land for alchemists across the continent. Fourth and fifth-grade alchemists are everywhere here, and sixth-grade alchemists are as common as dogs! The towering tower pierces the sky and gleams with a warm, jade-like luster under the sunlight.

The tower's corridors are winding, and countless alchemy rooms are densely packed like a honeycomb. The air is filled with a strange fragrance woven from hundreds of medicinal herbs, sometimes as clear as a spring, and sometimes as intense as a flame.

In the most secluded training room of the Pill Tower, the space was completely sealed off by powerful soul force.

The young man, Su Baichen, sat cross-legged on a thousand-year-old jade futon. Although his eyes were closed, there was an air of arrogance between his brows that seemed to surpass all living beings.

His aura was as deep and vast as the sea, surging wildly, and his boundless battle qi was like a tangible tide, crashing against the walls of the training room wave after wave.

The space hummed under its own weight, and fine black cracks appeared and disappeared intermittently, only to be quickly healed under his precise control.

With each breath he took, he caused violent fluctuations in the energy of heaven and earth, the momentum of which was far beyond that of an ordinary peak Dou Zong breaking through to Dou Zun.

Outside the cultivation room, her black robes fluttered without wind. This renowned leader of the Pill Tower, who was famous throughout the Central Plains, had lost her usual dignified demeanor. Her slender fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her dress, and her beautiful eyes were fixed on the heavy stone door.

Above the stone gate, complex rune arrays flickered, isolating everything inside and outside.

"How much time has it been? Why haven't I succeeded in breaking through yet?"

She muttered to herself, her voice filled with barely concealed anxiety: "Back when I broke through to the Dou Zun realm, it only took me three days to draw upon the energy of heaven and earth to power my body. He's already been in seclusion for seven days..."

Just then, the space around her rippled like water, and a crack appeared silently.

A middle-aged man in a star-patterned robe, with a refined appearance, led a beautiful little girl of about five years old out of the room. It was Xuan Kongzi, another powerful figure in the Pill Tower, and the little girl he had brought back from who-knows-where.

"Hehe, Xuan Yi, why are you in such a hurry?"

Xuan Kongzi stroked his beard and chuckled, his gaze sweeping over the stone gate shimmering with runes. A barely perceptible hint of amazement flashed in his eyes: "Xiao Chen's cultivation technique is extremely unique, passed down from ancient times. The accumulation required for each breakthrough and the bottlenecks he faces are dozens of times greater than those of other cultivators of the same level. It's normal for him to be slower."

He paused, his tone tinged with emotion: "After all, who can blame him when he's invincible among his peers? His oft-repeated saying, 'Realm doesn't necessarily represent combat strength,' is perfectly embodied in him. He could fight against ordinary Dou Zong when he was a Dou Huang, and now he's attempting to break through to Dou Zun with the body of a Dou Zong. If he succeeds, his strength... I'm afraid even we old guys will have to take notice."

Upon seeing Xuan Kongzi arrive, a blush quickly spread across Xuan Yi's pretty face. She forced herself to remain calm and said, "Xuan Kongzi, why are you so concerned? I... I care about Xiao Chen, isn't that because I care about the younger generation? Such a genius would suffer a huge loss if he were to stumble during his breakthrough."

She tried to make her tone sound more fair, more like an elder's expectations for an outstanding junior.

"Oh? Are you really just concerned about the younger generation?"

Xuan Kongzi's teasing deepened, and he deliberately drew out his words: "Isn't there something else mixed in? Like... something that's inconvenient to tell outsiders..."

"You! Humph!"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yi's cheeks flushed crimson, as if dyed by the sunset. Knowing she couldn't win an argument with her insightful old friend, she turned away, leaving Xuan Kongzi with only her slender back view, tinged with slight anger, while her gaze remained firmly fixed on the stone door.

Seeing this, Xuan Kongzi smiled slightly and stopped pressing the issue. Instead, he gently comforted him, "Alright, don't worry. I sensed that although the energy inside is violent, it maintains a strange balance. Xiao Chen's heartbeat and breathing are also steady and strong."

"Besides, didn't he already prepare that 'Yin Yang Breakthrough Pill,' a top-grade seventh-rank pill, before he went into seclusion?"

When he mentioned the pill, his tone was slightly complicated: "This pill is the result of his painstaking efforts over the years. The formula is extremely difficult and the success rate is very low. Its effects are powerful, but it can protect the heart meridian and harmonize yin and yang when breaking through to the Dou Zun level, greatly increasing the chances of success. Since Xiao Chen has prepared this pill, he must have made thorough preparations."

Upon hearing the name "Yao Chen," Xuan Yi's expression remained unchanged, as if she had only heard an insignificant and unfamiliar name. Her entire focus remained on the figure behind the stone gate.

Xuan Kongzi took in her reaction and shook his head inwardly. A misunderstanding from many years ago was finally clear at this moment.

Back then, seeing that Xuan Yi was getting close to Yao Chen, who was at the height of his fame and had already reached the peak of the seventh-grade alchemist, and that they often discussed alchemy techniques, they assumed that Xuan Yi had feelings for Yao Chen.

Yao Chen was exceptionally talented and considered to be of good character at the time. His old friends even secretly tried to match him up with Yao Chen.

However, when Yao Chen and his disciple Han Feng mysteriously disappeared a few years ago, causing quite a stir in Zhongzhou, Xuan Yi's behavior surprised everyone—she showed no worry or sadness, her life and cultivation continued as usual, and she even went out more frequently.

Xuan Kongzi and the others were initially puzzled, thinking that Xuan Yi had secretly found Yao Chen's whereabouts.

Out of concern, Xuan Kongzi secretly followed Su Baichen and that's how he discovered Su Baichen's existence.

Upon first meeting Su Baichen, Xuan Kongzi was filled with doubt. Why would such a young genius have such a close relationship with Xuan Yi? He used the power of the Pill Tower's giants to secretly investigate.

When Xuan Kongzi saw the three words "Su Baichen" on the intelligence report, his heart skipped a beat. He suddenly remembered that when Xuan Yi was alone, he would sometimes gaze into the distance, lost in thought, and the single word that unconsciously escaped from his lips was "Chen".

They used to think it was "medicinal dust," but now it seems that the word "dust" is more likely to mean "white dust"!

As he continued reading, the contents of the intelligence moved even the well-informed Xuan Kongzi:

Su Baichen, not yet twenty years old, has already reached the peak of Dou Zong in cultivation and has even stepped into the mid-stage of the seventh-grade alchemist realm!

What an astonishing talent! Even more remarkable is that the intelligence reports that the elixirs he refines are often far superior in efficacy and purity to those on the market, as if his fighting spirit and soul power have a unique tempering and sublimation effect on the medicinal materials.

"This child is no ordinary person!"

Xuan Kongzi immediately made his judgment. He knew that what the intelligence showed was probably only the tip of the iceberg that this young man was willing to reveal. There must be deeper secrets and greater potential hidden within him.

It was from that moment on that Xuan Kongzi developed an extremely strong interest in Su Baichen and tacitly approved of, and even secretly supported, Xuan Yi's relationship with him. He was very curious about where this young man's limits lay.

Chapter 2 The Enchantress Cao Ying

Xuan Kongzi's thoughts drifted back to the days following that secret investigation.

Out of concern for Xuan Yi and a deeper curiosity about Su Baichen, he spent several months secretly following Su Baichen.

This discovery led him to uncover a secret that would shake the Central Plains.

He witnessed firsthand that Su Baichen was not only skilled in alchemy and martial arts cultivation, but also possessed extraordinary attainments in swordsmanship.

The most shocking scene for Xuan Kongzi happened on a remote, cloud-shrouded mountain peak.

Su Baichen stood facing a reclusive powerhouse, renowned in the Central Plains swordsmanship world and known as the "Sword Master." Neither used their immense battle qi; instead, they exchanged sword intents using withered branches as swords.

At first, the Sword Master's sword moves were fierce and domineering, showing the style of a grandmaster, while Su Baichen's sword path was like flowing clouds and water, seemingly peaceful, but in fact containing the ultimate truth of heaven and earth, and thunder could be heard in silence.

After hundreds of moves, the withered branch in the Sword Master's hand suddenly stopped. He sighed, threw the branch to the ground, bowed to Su Baichen, and said frankly, "Young friend, your sword intent is profound and has reached the realm of perfection. I... am ashamed to admit that I am inferior."

The moment Sword Master conceded defeat, his gaze swept like lightning towards the void where Xuan Kongzi was hiding, and he said calmly, "Guild Master Xuan Kongzi, since you have been watching from the sidelines for so long, why not show yourself?"

At the same time, Su Baichen smiled and looked in Xuan Kongzi's direction, clearly having already noticed.

The space rippled, and Xuan Kongzi appeared, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Su Baichen was not annoyed by being followed. Instead, he stepped forward and bowed to him sincerely, saying, "Senior Xuan Kongzi, my humble skills are not worth telling outsiders. I hope you can keep this a secret."

Xuan Kongzi, being a man of great stature, instantly understood Su Baichen's concerns. A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind. A seventh-grade alchemist and Dou Zong, not yet twenty years old, was already astonishing; if he were to add the title of a sword genius capable of subduing even a Sword Venerable, he would likely become the target of everyone's ire.

In the Central Plains, a land teeming with hidden talents, the Dou Zong realm is far from invincible. Su Baichen, this sapling, still needs time to grow.

Thinking of this, and glancing at the peerless Su Baichen beside him, and considering Xuan Yi's possible intentions, Xuan Kongzi had already made up his mind.

He stroked his beard and smiled, "Keeping it a secret is of course possible. However, young friend, I also have a request."

He looked intently at Su Baichen: "Join the Pill Tower. With your talent in alchemy, the Pill Tower can provide you with the best resources and protection, allowing you to grow without distractions."

Upon hearing this, Su Baichen was slightly taken aback. His gaze inadvertently swept towards the direction of the Pill Tower, and a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes.

He realized that Xuan Yi was in that tower, and joining the Pill Tower might not be such a bad thing. He immediately cupped his hands and readily agreed: "Junior Su Baichen is willing to join the Pill Tower. In the future, I hope the president will give me much guidance."

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"boom!"

Just as Xuan Kongzi was immersed in his memories, the long-suppressed aura in the cultivation room suddenly broke through the critical point, like a sleeping dragon awakening. A vast and powerful aura, imbued with the power of space, erupted and instantly spread out! This was the genuine pressure of a Dou Zun!

"It's done!"

"It's done!"

Xuan Kongzi and Xuan Yi blurted out almost simultaneously. They looked at each other and saw undisguised shock in each other's eyes.

A Dou Zun at the age of twenty-one! What does that even mean? Even among those ancient Dou Di families with long-standing traditions and powerful bloodlines, such an achievement is extremely rare, truly the pinnacle of the pinnacle!

"Squeak-"

The heavy stone door of the cultivation room was slowly pushed open, and a tall figure stepped out. Su Baichen, who had successfully broken through, had an increasingly restrained and profound aura, and his eyes shone brightly, as if they contained the endless starry sky.

He saw Xuan Kongzi at first glance, and immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, Senior Xuan Kongzi."

"Hey, you finally figured it out!"

Xuan Kongzi suppressed the turmoil in his heart, a smile appeared on his face, and he jokingly said as usual, "If you don't come out soon, I think someone will be so anxious that they'll tear this cultivation room down."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yi's pretty face instantly flushed red. She glared at Xuan Kongzi with annoyance, but she couldn't care less about arguing at the moment. She quickly walked to Su Baichen's side like a fledgling returning to its nest, her beautiful eyes looking him up and down with obvious concern.

"Xiao Chen, how are you feeling? Did the breakthrough go smoothly? Is there anything that feels uncomfortable?"

She couldn't help but reach out and gently touch Su Baichen's arms and shoulders to check for any hidden injuries. That natural intimacy had already transcended the usual boundaries between men and women.

Su Baichen sensed her worry and felt a warmth in his heart. He smiled helplessly, letting her examine him, and replied gently, "Xuanyi, I'm fine. My breakthrough went smoothly, and I'm now a true One-Star Dou Zun. Moreover..."

He paused, a confident glint in his eyes: "Perhaps it's the result of years of hard work. This breakthrough has also greatly increased my soul power. Now my soul realm and battle qi cultivation have caught up, and I'm confident I can try refining simple eighth-grade pills."

"Now, I'm probably considered a beginner-level eighth-grade alchemist."

"what?!"

"You're already a beginner-level eighth-grade alchemist?!"

This time, Xuan Kongzi was even more shocked than before, and his voice rose several decibels!

A 21-year-old Dou Zun is already astonishing, but a 21-year-old eighth-grade alchemist...