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

The ancient imperial clans, including the Ancient Clan and the Soul Clan, have a thousand-year-old feud that is tied to this place.

Just as he was about to ask another question, two figures rushed over; they were Lei Luo and Lei Xue, the brother and sister.

"Elder Mang, Senior Su."

Lei Luo bowed respectfully, and Lei Xue nodded slightly beside him, but her gaze toward Su Baichen still carried a hint of barely perceptible admiration.

Su Baichen nodded slightly in response.

Mang Tianchi grabbed Lei Luo and said rapidly, "I must immediately send this crucial information back to the clan. This matter concerns the survival of the Lei clan; it's extremely urgent!"

Lei Luo was taken aback, somewhat puzzled: "Elder, could it be news about the ancient clan's young lady awakening a divine-grade bloodline? This wouldn't affect the survival of the Lei clan, would it?"

"And we've already sent it back using a secret method."

"That's nobody important!" Mang Tianchi glared at him irritably, lowering his voice even further.

"I'm talking about a matter of life and death for the Thunder Clan! It's ten times more important than an ancient clan producing a divine bloodline!"

"When we get back to the inn, you two stand guard at the door. Don't let a single fly in! Understand?"

Lei Luo and Lei Xue exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes.

The fact that Mang Tianchi could lose his composure like this, even going so far as to belittle the awakening of Gu Xun'er that had just shaken the entire clan, speaks volumes about its importance.

The two immediately realized that the news Mang Tianchi had mentioned was probably a matter of great importance that could affect the survival of the Lei Clan.

"Understood!" Lei Luo and Lei Xue replied in unison, their expressions no longer showing any contempt, only sternness.

……

Meanwhile, Su Baichen returned to the quiet room of the inn where he was temporarily staying in the ancient realm.

The noise outside the window had long been shut out, and the atmosphere inside was equally heavy.

Su Baichen stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze falling on Xiao Yu in front of him, and slowly said, "Xiao Yu, the ancient clan's awakening ceremony has been completed. According to custom, the opening of the Heavenly Tomb is estimated to be tomorrow."

Xiao Yu's body trembled slightly. He raised his head, his eyes flashing with a burning light, a yearning for the path to becoming a strongman.

"This trip to the Heavenly Tomb is a rare opportunity for you, but also a dangerous place."

Su Baichen's tone became more serious, carrying an undeniable warning, as he said, "You need to adjust your mindset as soon as possible and make thorough preparations, understand?"

"Yes, sir, rest assured!" Xiao Yu straightened his back and spoke firmly.

"On the journey to the Heavenly Tomb, Xiao Yu will do his utmost to live up to your years of cultivation and expectations!"

"Hmm." Su Baichen nodded, his expression softening slightly, but his instructions continued.

"Those participating in this Heavenly Tomb Trial are all top geniuses from various ancient imperial clans such as the Ancient Clan, Soul Clan, and Thunder Clan. Among them are many whose strength far surpasses that of ordinary Dou Zun. We must not let our guard down."

He paused, then looked intently at Xiao Yu: "More importantly, the rules within the Heavenly Tomb are unique, and the spaces are intertwined, making it difficult even for me to protect you at all times."

"In there, the only person you can truly rely on is yourself, understand?"

Xiao Yu nodded seriously, her face showing a composure beyond her years: "Xiao Yu understands, everything depends on oneself."

Seeing that Xiao Yu had already come to her senses, Su Baichen changed his tone slightly, his voice becoming more gentle: "But there's no need to be too nervous. I'll also give you some ways to save your life."

"Moreover, Xun'er will definitely enter the Heavenly Tomb this time. If you encounter danger, you may seek her protection. If necessary, you can try to travel with them and take care of each other."

Upon hearing Gu Xun'er's name, a knowing glint flashed in Xiao Yu's eyes, and he respectfully replied, "Xiao Yu understands, sir."

The atmosphere in the quiet room fell silent once again, but an invisible undercurrent was quietly surging.

Beneath the tranquility of the ancient realm lies the approaching shadow of the Soul Clan, and the soon-to-be-opened Heavenly Tomb may become the first true stage for the power struggle among various forces.

Su Baichen gazed at the deep night sky outside the window, a barely perceptible glint of light flashing in his eyes.

It's getting windy!

Chapter 332 The Heavenly Tomb Opens! Soul Extinction Steals the Base!

Deep within the Ancient Sacred Mountains, surrounded by several peaks, a vast and powerful energy surge converges here like a tide.

This is the place where the geniuses of the eight ancient clans gathered, and it is also the entrance to the Heavenly Tomb.

Looking around, all the elites of the major imperial clans were present.

The ancient clan had the most imposing presence. In addition to the core members Xun'er, Gu Qingyang, and Gu Zhen, there were two other extraordinary prodigies. The five of them stood side by side, subtly occupying the main positions.

On the Soul Clan's side, Soul Cliff and Soul Li had gloomy faces, and their bodies exuded an unsettling, chilling aura.

The Thunder Clan is represented by Lei Luo and Lei Xue, a brother and sister duo who possess the power of lightning and have a fierce aura.

The Yan Clan consists of Huo Xuan and Huo Zhi, especially Huo Zhi, who, despite his young age, has already shown remarkable talent in controlling flames.

The Medicine Clan also sent out Yao Xingji and Yao Ling, both of whom had elegant demeanors and were surrounded by a faint fragrance of medicine.

Stone Clan... Spirit Clan...

Apart from the ancient tribe occupying five seats, each of the other tribes only has two people.

Hidden within, Su Baichen witnessed the entire scene. He immediately understood, a mixture of amusement and helplessness flashing through his mind.

[Tsk, it seems that the Xiao clan's quota from back then was indeed "managed" by his old friend Gu Yuan.]

This is outrageous! What happened to our allies? Where are our brothers?!

[Gu Yuan, oh Gu Yuan, you really are the most "reliable" brother I've ever met. When it comes to screwing over your brother's offspring, you don't hold back at all.]

If Xiao Xuan in the Heavenly Tomb knew how his good brother treated him, he'd probably be so angry he'd lift the coffin lid (of the Heavenly Tomb) and exclaim, "Good brother!"

…………

Xun'er, dressed in a light gold dress, arrived gracefully like an elf. Upon seeing Su Baichen and Xiao Yu, a joyful smile appeared on her face: "Brother Baichen, you've come too!"

Su Baichen remained indifferent, merely nodding slightly and uttering a single syllable: "Mm."

Xun'er's smile faltered slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes.

What's wrong with Brother Bai Chen today? He's usually quiet, but he's never been this cold.

[Could it be that he's angry with me because I left with my father yesterday without telling him?]

She pondered this in her heart, but it was not appropriate to ask her directly.

At that moment, the entire world suddenly darkened, as if the daylight had been instantly obscured by an invisible giant hand.

Boom—!

A violent tremor came from the void, and a huge spatial rift that stretched across the sky opened up menacingly, with ancient runes flickering within it.

In the center of the crack, a colossal gate, exuding an aura of primordial chaos and antiquity, is slowly emerging.

The gates to the Heavenly Tomb have opened!

The ancient clan's Tongxuan Elder stood before the gate, his voice booming like a bell, echoing in all directions: "Everyone, the gate to the Heavenly Tomb has been opened! Enter now, and you will find that the flow of time outside is vastly different; six months outside is equivalent to three years inside the Heavenly Tomb!"

"This experience presents both opportunities and dangers; I hope you will all take it easy!"

As soon as the words fell, the prodigies no longer hesitated. Various colored lights shot into the sky, transforming into streams of light and rushing towards the ancient giant gate.

Xiao Yu took a deep look at the door, then glanced at Su Baichen beside her with an indifferent expression, before exchanging a glance with Xun'er, and then disappeared into the light.

Watching everyone enter the Heavenly Tomb, Su Baichen made no move, but simply turned and left.

……

Inside the Heavenly Tomb, a grayish-white mist filled the air, obscuring everything in sight, and an intense aura of death permeated the air.

Xiao Yu steadied herself and looked around, but did not find any trace of Xun'er.

"It seems that random teleportation has separated me from Xun'er."

She didn't panic; instead, her gaze became even sharper.

"However, this is precisely an opportunity to hone myself! I must not let down the opportunity that my teacher has secured for me!"

Just as she was encouraging herself, a seemingly ordinary bead suddenly flew out on its own, transforming into an extremely fine stream of light. Ignoring the dense fog, it shot off at an astonishing speed in a certain direction and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Xiao Yu was completely unaware of this; he simply clenched his fists and resolutely embarked on his journey to the Heavenly Tomb.

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Meanwhile, in the Central Plains, at the main hall of the Soul Palace.

At this moment, the high-ranking members of the Soul Palace were gathered together, but the atmosphere was unusually oppressive.

Not long ago, Zhu Kun, the patriarch of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, who was at the late stage of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm, personally took action and almost completely plundered the soul essence accumulated by the Soul Palace over many years.

Even the then-palace master, Hun Miesheng, was slapped away by Zhu Kun, and his cultivation level almost dropped below five stars.

If it weren't for the timely intervention of a skilled member of the Hui people after he returned to the Hui tribe, he might have been left with a hidden ailment.

After this battle, the Soul Palace's prestige was completely shattered, and its influence within the Soul Clan became extremely precarious.

"Lord of the Palace, what is the purpose of summoning us here?"

The Great Celestial Venerable Soul Wind had a gloomy expression and spoke first, his words carrying a hint of dissatisfaction and doubt.

The other elders looked at each other, wondering what the Soul Extinction Gourd was up to.

Hun Miesheng sat at the head of the table. Although his aura was no longer as strong as before, he had a strange smile on his face: "Everyone, this gathering is a perfect opportunity for us to redeem ourselves and restore the prestige of the Soul Palace!"

"Good thing?"

Everyone's spirits lifted, and a greedy glint instantly appeared in their eyes.

During this period, they have been heavily criticized because of the exposure of the Soul Devouring Life-Severing Array, and their status has plummeted. They desperately need a great victory to turn the tide.

"The clan has issued a clear order, commanding my Soul Palace to immediately mobilize and capture Su Baichen's closest relatives!"

Hun Miesheng spoke slowly and deliberately, his eyes flashing with cruel excitement.

"Su Baichen's family?"

The crowd was initially taken aback, then erupted in uproar. Who was Su Baichen?

That was a mysterious powerhouse who could cause the Soul Hall a great loss. According to the message sent back by the deputy hall master before his death, the opponent was a mid-stage four-star Dou Sheng.

These years have passed, and with their talent for cultivation, they are probably even stronger now!

Arrest his family? Isn't that like pulling teeth from a tiger's mouth?

An elder couldn't help but say, "Palace Master, according to the last message sent back by the Deputy Palace Master, Su Baichen's strength is terrifying. Should we rashly attack his family...?"