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

"Boom!"

A crisp snap on the head rang out.

"Mingyue, why did you hit me!" Zhukun covered his forehead, looking aggrieved.

"Hmph, you scared my son-in-law with that fierce look you just did, you know that?"

Jiang Mingyue glared at him irritably, then smiled and raised her hand, making another crisp "thud".

"Besides, they came specifically to save you. It's one thing to be ungrateful, but you're also scaring them!"

"I...I didn't mean to...I didn't mean to..." Zhu Kun shrank his neck, his momentum instantly weakening.

"What? What do you mean 'not'? You want to reason with me?" Jiang Mingyue clenched her fist and revealed her signature "kind" smile.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Kun felt a chill run down his spine and immediately chose to obey: "No, no, Madam is right!"

"Whatever Madam says goes!"

…………

Time flies, and five or six hours have passed in the blink of an eye.

During this time, Su Baichen had already used his mastery of formations to quietly set up interference formations at all the nodes of the suppression formation.

"Xiao Chen, how's the preparation going?" Zhu Kun couldn't contain himself any longer; his anxious expression made it seem like he'd get moldy if he stayed any longer.

He didn't want to stay in this godforsaken place for another second.

"What's your hurry? Don't bother them!" Jiang Mingyue slapped Zhu Kun.

Then, just like Zi Yan who had just returned, she looked at Su Baichen with burning eyes and full of anticipation.

"Well, it's almost there."

Su Baichen wiped the sweat from his forehead and said in a deep voice, "Now all we need is a drop of your essence blood, Uncle, as a catalyst, and we can begin the rescue."

"Simple, here you go!" Without a second thought, Zhu Kun flickered his fingertips and presented Su Baichen with a drop of golden essence blood radiating terrifying dragon might.

After receiving the essence blood, Su Baichen's expression became more serious. He looked at Jiang Mingyue and Zi Yan and said worriedly, "Auntie, Zi Yan, the following process may cause spatial fluctuations. Please retreat a little further away to avoid being affected."

Jiang Mingyue knew the gravity of the situation, nodded, and quickly led Zi Yan to a safe area.

After confirming that no one was around, Su Baichen looked at Zhu Kun and solemnly instructed him, "Uncle, I will activate the interference array in a moment to forcibly weaken the connection between this sealing array and your soul."

"Next, I will activate the Heavenly Profound Pearl to take you into it. You must not resist during this process; leave everything to me."

"Alright! I'll leave everything to Xiao Chen!" Zhu Kun took a deep breath, his eyes revealing no more excitement or trust.

"Activate the formation!"

Su Baichen let out a low shout, his voice booming like a bell, echoing through the sealed cave.

Before he finished speaking, his hand seals changed abruptly, and his immense soul power, like an invisible spider web, instantly connected with all the interference nodes scattered throughout the formation.

The next moment, those seemingly insignificant small formations all started operating simultaneously, with countless runes intertwining and flashing in the air, releasing strange energy ripples.

The originally indestructible suppression formation began to tremble violently under this interference. The power that had been locking onto Zhu Kun in the dark began to become disordered and sluggish, as if it had fallen into some kind of chaotic state.

Even the entire cave of Emperor Tuoshegu began to shake violently.

Chapter 324 Zhu Kun Released from Prison!

"Uncle, now's the time!"

Without hesitation, Su Baichen flipped his palm, and the dusty gray Heavenly Profound Pearl instantly appeared in his hand.

Sensing the change in the formation, a resolute look flashed in Zhu Kun's eyes. Without the slightest hesitation, and without even waiting for the Heavenly Profound Pearl to draw him in, he transformed into a streak of light and charged towards the seemingly ordinary pearl.

This absolute trust warmed Su Baichen's heart.

Just as Zhu Kun's figure disappeared into the Heavenly Profound Pearl—

"Buzz!"

The suppression array trembled violently, and the last trace of energy that had been entwined deep within Zhu Kun's soul completely dissipated into this space.

The great formation sensed the disappearance of its "prey" and seemed to be thoroughly enraged.

"Snap—!"

At the core of the formation, several enormous chains materialized out of thin air, each emanating a terrifying aura of destruction.

Like venomous snakes drawn by the scent of blood, they frantically attacked the location where Zhu Kun's aura had vanished, causing the space to shatter wherever they went.

If you get hit by these chains, you'll probably have to guard the gate.

"Damn it, it's coming right at me!"

Su Baichen acted swiftly.

With a flick of his finger, Su Baichen sent the precious drop of Dragon Emperor's blood into a pre-prepared backup puppet.

Although the puppet only possessed the strength of a Dou Zun, it was identical to Zhu Kun himself in the array's perception due to the fusion of Zhu Kun's essence blood.

"go with!"

Su Baichen hurled the puppet away, and at the same time, a flash of silver light appeared under his feet as he retreated explosively, showing no intention of lingering in battle.

Sure enough, upon sensing the reappearance of "Zhukun's aura," those terrifying chains instantly changed direction, binding the unfortunate puppet tightly like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey. They then abruptly retracted, dragging it back into the depths of the formation.

Under the cover of this lightning-fast movement, Su Baichen, carrying the Heavenly Profound Pearl, transformed into a streak of light and sped away.

Above Canaan College.

Having escaped, Su Baichen hovered in the sky, took a deep breath of the outside air, and felt a sense of relief in his chest.

But the heart inside my chest was still beating extremely fast.

[Holy crap, those chains were terrifying! They actually followed the lingering scent of Zhu Kun and lunged at me from that distance.]

[Luckily, I was cautious and left a substitute puppet with Zhukun's essence blood there beforehand.]

Otherwise, I reckon I'd already be working as a gatekeeper for Emperor Tuoshegu for Zhukun, without even a salary!

Pulling her thoughts back, she saw two streaks of light rushing towards her; it was Jiang Mingyue and Zi Yan.

"Brother Su!" Zi Yan was anxious, and only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Su Baichen was safe and sound.

Su Baichen smiled slightly, casually tossed it aside, and the Heavenly Profound Pearl shone brightly, from which a figure shot out.

"Hahaha! I'm finally out!"

With a roar, Zhu Kun stepped into the void and laughed loudly.

Looking at the long-lost azure sky and feeling the free energy between heaven and earth, this once mighty ancient dragon clan leader was so excited that his whole body trembled.

Thousands of years! Thousands of years of darkness, and he has finally seen the light of day again!

"Dad! I miss you so much!"

Zi Yan instantly turned into a tearful mess, throwing herself into Zhu Kun's arms and wailing loudly while hugging his leg.

"Oh, my good daughter, don't cry, don't cry!" Zhu Kun's heart softened, and he gently stroked the back of his daughter's head with his rough hand.

"From now on, with your dad around, I'll handle anything, no matter how big! If anyone dares to bully you, I'll beat them up for you!"

"Waaah, I knew it! Daddy's the best!" Ziyan buried her face in his chest, tears streaming down her face, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

[Waaaaah, finally I don't have to go to jail to do official business anymore! I can finally fly free and do whatever I want!]

The thought of not having to review the mountain of clan affairs in the future filled Zi Yan with joy, and her tears of happiness flowed more and more profusely.

Seeing this, Zhu Kun's heart broke.

I have neglected my daughter so much over the years. Seeing her cry so heartbreakingly, I feel so guilty that I feel like I am drowning.

Sigh, I've neglected my daughter too much; I guess I'll have to make it up to her in the future.

"Don't cry, don't cry, it's good that Daddy's back. He'll be with you every day from now on!"

Watching this touching scene of 'deep father-daughter affection' that was actually a facade of mutual ulterior motives, Jiang Mingyue, standing to the side, helplessly rubbed her forehead and gently shook her head.

Hey, you old dragon, after being locked up for so many years, has your brain gone haywire?

[Just wait until you, my playful and filial daughter, trick me into going back to Ancient Dragon Island, and then I'll be forced to continue doing hard labor in the position of clan leader!]

Su Baichen, who was also an 'insider', twitched at the corner of his mouth, his eyes full of wisdom that saw through things but didn't say it.

This family of three, if you put their minds together, they'd be a hundred times more cunning!

[Zi Yan and her mother Jiang Mingyue are each scheming and plotting relentlessly.]

[Where is that old dragon Zhu Kun? Not only was he caught off guard, but he also had to spend twenty times his own time and effort to get himself into trouble, as if he was afraid his daughter wouldn't be enough to swindle.]

[How pathetic and pitiful, Old Deng, you're so miserable, so incredibly miserable!]

Su Baichen and Jiang Mingyue's eyes met in the air, and in that instant, they seemed to reach some kind of silent consensus.

The two then turned their heads together and looked at Zhu Kun, who was still wiping away his daughter's tears, with a look of 'pity' and 'profound'.

That's so tragic!

Please accept my condolences, Old Dragon.

…………

With Zhu Kun's powerful return, the edict symbolizing the imperial power of the Ancient Dragon of the Void spread to every corner of the void.

Those ancient dragons of the Void, who had been hiding in the deep crevices of the void and cultivating in seclusion, have finally awakened completely.

Enormous dragon shadows tore through space, carrying an overwhelming and suffocating pressure, and returned to Ancient Dragon Island!

In just half a day, the entire island was filled with soaring dragon energy, and the strength of the entire race instantly rose to its strongest peak in a thousand years.

An eight-star Dou Sheng!

Two Seven-Star Battle Saints!

Two six-star Dou Sheng!

Four five-star Dou Sheng!

And dozens of low-level Battle Saints!

With the addition of Zhu Kun, a nine-star Dou Sheng master who stands at the pinnacle of the continent, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan's combat strength on paper is slightly superior to that of the ancient clans!