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

Trouble is always contagious.

"I hope this person has some self-awareness and doesn't come to the Ancient Realm," Gu Yuan muttered to himself.

"otherwise……"

He didn't finish his sentence, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

If Su Baichen were just an ordinary genius, Gu Yuan might consider recruiting him, even if it meant offering him the position of guest elder.

But now that Xun'er is involved, things have become complicated.

A princess of an ancient clan must never get too close to a rogue cultivator without any foundation—especially during this sensitive period.

The balance that has been maintained among the various races for thousands of years is loosening. The Soul Clan is stirring, while the Thunder Clan, Flame Clan, and Medicine Clan are all making preparations in secret.

A storm is brewing.

The ancient tribes need to concentrate all their resources to deal with any possible changes.

There is neither the time nor the energy to pay attention to a "genius" who suddenly appears.

Meanwhile, in Xun'er's boudoir.

Gu Xun'er sat cross-legged on the jade platform in the cultivation room, surrounded by pale golden flames.

Chapter 255 Xun'er's Longing; Xiao Yan Passes on His Experience to Xiao Yu!

The flames appeared gentle, but the terrifyingly high temperature they contained was enough to slightly distort the space itself.

The sub-fire of the Golden Emperor's Burning Heaven Flame.

Yesterday, she had just refined a new one.

The flames slowly receded into her body. Gu Xun'er opened her eyes, golden light swirling within them before disappearing.

She exhaled a breath of stale air, feeling the surging power within her body—although her Dou Qi level was only three-star Dou Zong, her actual combat strength was already enough to rival that of an ordinary six-star Dou Zong.

If one were to fully unleash the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, one could even contend with a high-level Dou Zong.

But she wasn't overjoyed.

"It's still not enough..."

Gu Xun'er stood up and walked to the window. Outside the window was the unique scenery of the ancient world—floating mountain peaks, flowing spiritual springs, and soaring rare birds and beasts.

This is a sacred cultivation ground that countless people dream of, possessing the most advanced resources on the entire continent.

But her heart had drifted far away.

"What is the big brother doing now?"

She murmured to herself, the corners of her lips unconsciously turning up slightly.

"Miss."

Ling Ying's voice came from outside the door.

Gu Xun'er's eyes lit up, and she turned around instantly: "Come in!"

Ling Ying pushed open the door and entered. This Dou Huang powerhouse, who had protected Gu Xun'er for many years, now had a complicated expression on his face.

He bowed respectfully and then said, "This old servant has found out news about Mr. Su."

"Tell me quickly!" Gu Xun'er took two steps forward, her eyes full of anticipation.

“A few days ago, the Soul Palace laid an ambush in the Dead Soul Mountain Range, attempting to capture Mr. Su.”

Gu Xun'er's face turned pale: "What?! That big brother—"

"Don't worry, Miss."

Ling Ying quickly replied, "Mr. Su is unharmed and has even turned the tables on those who ambushed him. I heard that one of the half-saints... perished on the spot."

Gu Xun'er was stunned.

A counterattack? And he even killed a demigod?

She knew Su Baichen was very strong—the news that had been coming in over the years all proved that he had improved rapidly. But a half-saint… he was a half-saint!

The entire ancient clan has no more than twenty semi-saint level experts, each of whom is a pillar of the clan and they rarely make a move.

Has the older brother become this strong?

"The Soul Palace suffered heavy losses this time and is said to be furious. They are currently gathering manpower to seek revenge."

Ling Ying added, her tone tinged with worry.

"Although Mr. Su is powerful, the Soul Palace is still a powerful force with the Soul Clan behind it..."

“He’ll be fine,” Gu Xun’er interrupted him, her tone firm.

"My older brother never does anything he's not sure he can do."

Ling Ying looked at the unwavering trust in her young mistress's eyes and smiled bitterly to herself.

It's over, completely over.

The young lady's heart has truly been stolen.

"Is there any other news?" Gu Xun'er pressed.

"That's all for now. Mr. Su's whereabouts are unpredictable, and very few people know his exact location." Ling Ying shook her head.

"However, there are rumors that he may have gone to Zhongzhou."

Gu Xun'er nodded and didn't ask any more questions. She walked back to the jade platform and sat down cross-legged.

"I'm going to start cultivating."

"Miss?" Ling Ying was taken aback—wasn't she just worried about Mr. Su? Why does she suddenly want to cultivate?

"I can't fall too far behind." Gu Xun'er closed her eyes, her voice soft but firm.

"Big brother is getting stronger, and I want to get stronger too. That way... I can stand by his side in the future."

Pale golden flames surged from her body once more, illuminating the entire training room with a brilliant glow.

Ling Ying stood at the door, looking at the girl sitting quietly in the flames. In the end, she could only shake her head helplessly, quietly leave the room, and close the door.

On an afternoon at Canaan Academy, Su Ling'er, with her short legs, kicked pebbles on the empty road.

Sister Xun'er has been summoned back by the ancient clan, and Sister Zi Yan's beloved Aunt Cai Die has gone out with Father.

The little girl kicked a pebble, watching it arc through the air before it landed with a "thud" in the distant lotus pond.

"Boring—so boring—"

She drawled out her words, like an abandoned kitten.

Cai Lin's mother and Yun Yun's mother are busy with academy affairs all day long, and Ning Bing and the others help them out. They don't even have time to say a word to her.

Su Ling'er squatted by the lotus pond, resting her chin on her hand as she watched the koi swimming around. Suddenly, her eyes lit up.

"Oh right, let's go find Sister Xiao Yu!"

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Xiao Yu's room was completely different.

"Say it again?"

Xiao Yu slammed her hand on the table, making the teacup clang loudly.

She glared at her carefree cousin, her chest heaving violently.

Xiao Yan touched his nose and shrank back: "I'm doing this for your own good... Besides, this is a tremendous opportunity for the Xiao family..."

"Xiao Yan! Let me tell you, even if I, Xiao Yu, never get married in my entire life, I will never take advantage of a five-year-old child!" Xiao Yu's voice suddenly rose.

She was so angry that she was trembling all over.

That scoundrel of a cousin actually encouraged her to get close to Su Ling'er in order to climb up to Mr. Su.

Do you think I'm the kind of shameless person?

Xiao Yu's eyes were a little red.

“Ling’er trusts me so much, she always calls me ‘sister, sister’ every time she sees me, how could I…”

"Stop, stop, stop!" Xiao Yan waved his hands repeatedly, rubbing his temples in pain.

"Xiao Yu, can you please let me finish what I have to say?"

He stood up, paced around the room a couple of times, then suddenly turned and looked directly at Xiao Yu: "Let me ask you, I've said so much, and you've refuted so much of what I said, but there's one thing you haven't denied—"

"Don't you really have any feelings for Mr. Su at all?"

The room suddenly fell silent.

A breeze blew in through the window, causing the wind chimes hanging on the window frame to tinkle with a clear, melodious sound.

Xiao Yu opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found that she couldn't make a sound.

She turned her face away, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, and a blush quietly crept onto her ears.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan understood. He softened his tone and sat back down in his chair: "I know what you're thinking."

"You feel that you have an ordinary appearance and ordinary cultivation level, and you are inconspicuous next to Mr. Su. Apart from having long legs, you seem to be useless, right?"

Xiao Yu bit her lower lip, not denying it.

"But have you ever thought about it? Who is Mr. Su? Does he lack beauties? Does he lack geniuses? Sect Master Yunyun was just a lowly maid back then, but look at her now?" Xiao Yan leaned closer and lowered his voice.

"I've inquired!"

Xiao Yan said mysteriously, "Yun Yun was just a prisoner of the Snake-People tribe at first. In the end, Mr. Su took her in as a maid out of compassion."

"In the end, thanks to Cai Lin's appreciation, he still managed to rise to the top, didn't he!"

Xiao Yu suddenly looked up: "What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, your starting point now is much higher than Yun Yun's back then. Everyone who could be with Su Ling'er is busy now, isn't this the best opportunity?" Xiao Yan shrugged.

"But……"

"Ling'er is still a child. If I approach her with such intentions, what kind of person would I be?"

Xiao Yu's expression was extremely complicated.