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

Soul Extinction, however, remained unconcerned, waving his hand and sneering, "No need to worry, everyone! Latest intelligence indicates that Su Baichen himself has gone to attend the ancient clan's coming-of-age ceremony, and he won't be able to leave for at least the time being!"

"This is the perfect opportunity for us to strike. We must strike while the iron is hot, seize his weakness, and force him to submit, or... use him to blackmail the Ancient Dragon Clan!"

Upon hearing that "it will be impossible to escape in a short time," the atmosphere in the hall instantly became frenzied.

Without Su Baichen, that nemesis, in charge, dealing with a few relatives would be a piece of cake.

"In that case, I am willing to go!"

"Please give the order, Your Highness! We are determined to complete this mission!"

For a time, the crowd was in a frenzy, and their desire for revenge and glory completely overshadowed the slight fear of the unknown deep in their hearts.

Hun Miesheng looked at his surging subordinates and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

Chapter 333 Zi Yan Arrives at the Pill Tower!

Danta, the dwelling place of the colorful scales.

We welcomed a special friend this afternoon!

"Sister Cailin, I've come to find you!"

A crisp, melodious voice, tinged with a touch of coquettishness and vitality, pierced through the quiet air of the room.

A purple figure appeared as if by teleportation, barging directly into the quiet room where Cai Lin—Queen Medusa—handled affairs without warning.

Upon hearing the sound, Cai Lin raised her head, and the slight frost that had settled on her beautiful face due to her busy official duties instantly melted away, turning into a gentle smile from the bottom of her heart.

"It's Ziyan. What brings you here? Many members of your Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan have returned, so you must be quite busy."

“Especially you, you should be so busy you’re practically running around.” Her gaze fell on Zi Yan, who had grown up, with concern.

Zi Yan didn't care much about formalities. She casually walked over to the table and picked up a pastry made by Master Danta, which contained pure energy.

He stuffed it directly into his mouth, his cheeks bulging, and mumbled, "Hehe, as for those things in the clan, my dad's taking care of them now!"

"I've been cleaning up his messes for years, and now it's finally his turn to do the work for me!"

She swallowed the pastry in a few bites, revealing a satisfied and happy expression, as if she had tasted the most delicious food in the world. Then, she naturally lay down on the smooth tabletop, her posture lazy and comfortable.

"and!"

Zi Yan suddenly sat up straight, a sly and serious glint in her purple eyes, and said, "I'm not here to slack off and freeload, but to protect you all!"

"Protect us?" Cai Lin was slightly taken aback, her delicate brows furrowing slightly, revealing a hint of doubt.

With their current lineup and the defensive system of the Dan Tower itself, what force in the Central Plains could possibly be worth the Dragon Emperor's "protection"?

"Correct!"

Zi Yan nodded vigorously, picked up another pastry, and explained vaguely but clearly while eating it.

“A few days ago, my boss suddenly sent me a message, and his tone was quite serious.”

He said that once he left, some rats hiding in the gutter would probably get restless and start making a ruckus.

"So, he specifically instructed me to keep a close eye on this area during this time and protect your safety!"

Ziyan swallowed the pastry in her mouth, her little face full of seriousness.

"I think what the boss is worried about is most likely those persistent ghosts from the Soul Hall!"

Upon hearing this, Cai Lin's expression became more serious, and he slowly nodded: "Yes, it should be them. In recent years, our power has expanded rapidly, and the conflict with the Soul Hall has become increasingly fierce. It would not be surprising if they wanted to take action."

Her tone was calm, yet it exuded an undeniable confidence and self-assurance.

Indeed, just as Zi Yan had predicted.

Moreover, in the past few years, their small group and related forces have undergone a complete transformation.

The compressed jade pendant left behind by Su Baichen is a cultivation artifact that has made Cai Lin's cultivation in the Dou Zun Transformation Realm twice as effective with half the effort. She is now very close to breaking through the Half-Saint barrier that has troubled countless experts, and its aura is as deep as the sea.

After her initial playfulness, Cai Die seemed to have a sudden awakening due to some opportunity, and began to devote herself to cultivation without distraction. With her talent and hard work, she has actually stepped into the realm of a high-level half-saint, with an astonishing aura.

Xuan Yi broke through the shackles and rose to become a one-star Dou Sheng, becoming the strongest fighter in the family besides Su Baichen.

Yun Yun's encounter was even more astonishing; she unexpectedly obtained the lifelong cultivation of Hua Yu, the former sect leader of the Flower Sect.

Although the process of refining that powerful figure's life's cultivation was extremely dangerous, the rewards after success were also enormous. His cultivation level soared from the sixth-level Dou Zun to the peak of the ninth-level Dou Zun, just one step away from touching the threshold of the Half-Saint, and his strength was on par with Cai Lin's.

After switching cultivation techniques, Liu Muxi completely transformed her original power system into pure battle qi. Although she started late, she has made rapid progress and has now reached the first level of Dou Zun. Her potential is limitless.

As for Qinglin, her growth rate is equally impressive.

All the snake-shaped magical beasts that Su Baichen and the others captured alive in the Dou Sheng Ruins were given to Qing Lin.

Even more unexpectedly, on the territory of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, she unexpectedly gained control of several Nine Netherworld Pythons with the strength of a Dou Zun using her Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil, and her own strength soared to the seventh level of Dou Zun.

If a fight were to break out, with her unpredictable eye techniques and absolute control over snake-type magical beasts, even a powerful expert at the eighth or even ninth level of Dou Zun would not be without a fighting chance if she were to be countered.

This is only the strength of the "family members".

Externally, their network of connections extends throughout the Central Continent: the Pill Tower itself, the Starfall Pavilion, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, the Cao Family of the Central Continent, and the Flower Sect, which has just absorbed Yun Yun.

Each of these forces, taken out alone, is a behemoth capable of intimidating a region, not to mention the numerous connections they share.

These forces will never stand idly by if they encounter a crisis.

"Oh, right, Ziyan."

A hint of anticipation flashed in Cai Lin's eyes, and she leaned forward slightly.

"Have you found any leads regarding the opportunity I mentioned to you before?"

As the undisputed "second-in-command" of the harem, and one of the most trusted figures before Su Baichen left, Cai Lin had almost demanding requirements for her own cultivation.

She could not tolerate being overtaken by those who came after her because she was preoccupied with trivial matters; Queen Medusa's pride would not allow her to fall too far behind.

However, Zi Yan shook her head with a wry smile, a rare hint of helplessness on her small face: "No, Sister Cai Lin, I searched through some of the Dragon Clan's secret records, and most of the opportunities I found were only suitable for our Dragon Clan."

"As for my father... he was locked up in that hellish place for too long, and his memories of many ancient events have become blurred. My mother is the same; there's nothing we can do to help her."

She paused, her tone apologetic: "I want to help you, but I'm truly powerless to do so."

Upon hearing this, the expectant light in Cai Lin's eyes dimmed slightly. She sighed softly, her tone carrying a hint of imperceptible weariness: "Sigh, it seems I can only rely on myself."

"After a while, come with me to the Nine Netherworld Python Clan. Perhaps we can gain something there."

"Huh? The Nine Netherworld Python Clan?!" Zi Yan's eyes widened in surprise, her purple pupils filled with confusion.

"What are you going there for? That place is no benevolent place."

Bai Chen said there was something there—

Cai Lin was about to explain in detail Su Baichen's previous hint when, before she could speak, the playful expression on Zi Yan's face suddenly vanished, replaced by an extreme coldness and murderous intent characteristic of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Royal Family!

She suddenly stood up, her small nostrils twitching slightly, her purple eyes sharp as knives, piercing through the wall and shooting straight towards a certain direction outside the Dan Tower.

His entire aura instantly became like a volcano about to erupt.

"Ziyan? What's wrong?" Cailin keenly sensed this sudden change, her heart tightened, and she asked in a deep voice.

Zi Yan didn't turn around immediately, still looking out the window, but her cold voice clearly reached Cai Lin's ears, carrying an undeniable solemnity: "Sister Cai Lin, the 'rat' that Boss mentioned... has really arrived."

"Moreover, this time it wasn't just one, it was a whole nest! The most troublesome one of them is a 'giant rat' that has reached the level of a five-star Dou Sheng!"

She slowly turned her head, her small face no longer showing any of the previous relaxation and gluttony, only the majesty and coldness belonging to the Dragon Emperor remained, and said, word by word, "I'm afraid we are about to face a fierce battle!"

Chapter 334 Battle of the Pill Tower; Su Baichen's backup plan!

Outside the Dan Tower, the once clear sky had been turned upside down by a dense storm of battle qi.

Two completely different yet equally powerful auras clashed fiercely in the sky, each clash causing violent fluctuations in the energy of heaven and earth.

The terrifying aftershocks spread like ripples, tearing the sea of ​​clouds below into bottomless ravines.

In the center of the battlefield, Zi Yan held a Dragon Emperor's Blood-Weeping Spear, which was covered with ancient dragon patterns and exuded a chilling aura. Her movements were as swift as lightning.

Each thrust of her spear was accompanied by a dragon's roar, the immense power of her spear intent perfectly combined with the powerful physique unique to the ancient dragon royal family of the Void, forcing a Soul Palace Vice Hall Master, Hun Miesheng, who was at the early stage of a five-star Dou Sheng, into a stalemate!

In another area, the battle was even more one-sided and overwhelming.

Cai Lin displayed the regal demeanor of Medusa, her serpentine fighting spirit fierce and unparalleled; Xuan Yi, as a newly promoted Dou Sheng, exuded holy might, her moves expansive and powerful; Qing Lin, relying on the strange abilities of her Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil and her absolute control over serpentine magical beasts, continuously harassed and weakened the Heavenly Venerables and Elders of the Soul Palace.

What's even more terrifying is that the Pill Tower side has the entire Pill Tower as its backing!

A steady stream of Rejuvenation Pills, Qi-Boosting Pills, and even higher-level pills are precisely delivered to each participant through the Pill Tower's sophisticated combat skill transmission system.

They almost always maintained their peak condition, allowing them to conserve energy and wait for the opportune moment.

On the other hand, the Soul Palace members, despite their numerical advantage, gradually found themselves overwhelmed by their opponents, who were skilled in teamwork, had unlimited resources, and were all formidable figures.

As the battle dragged on, the problems of physical exhaustion and depletion of fighting spirit became increasingly apparent, and the front line began to slowly retreat, revealing the growing disadvantage.

High in the sky, while desperately fending off Zi Yan's relentless barrage of spear attacks, Hun Miesheng glanced down at the battlefield, inwardly cursing: [Damn it! A miscalculation! How come the current Ancient Dragon Emperor of the Void is right here in the Pill Tower?!]

Are those intelligence agents blind?! How could they not report such important intelligence?!

He never expected that his meticulously planned raid, intended to capture Cai Lin and the others in a flash, would be completely disrupted by Zi Yan's presence.

They wanted to take advantage of Su Baichen's departure and the opponent's main force being weakened to launch a swift and decisive attack, but they ended up hitting a brick wall!

"Soul Annihilation, you dare to be distracted while fighting me? You're courting death!"

Zi Yanqing let out a sharp shout, a fierce killing intent flashing in her purple eyes.

She had already sensed the fluctuations in Hun Miesheng's mind, seized this fleeting opening, and frantically poured her battle qi into her spear. Her figure transformed into a bolt of purple lightning, delivering a deadly strike imbued with the might of a vast dragon, piercing straight into Hun Miesheng's heart!

"Azure Dragon Strike!"

"Pfft!"

Although the spear tip failed to pierce completely, the sharp spear intent still crashed into the Soul Extinction Life's protective battle qi, blasting him backward hundreds of feet. His chest heaved with blood and qi, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

We can't delay any longer! We have to go all out!

A ruthless glint flashed in Hun Miesheng's eyes, knowing full well that a prolonged battle would inevitably lead to defeat.

He suddenly bit his tongue, spitting his blood into his palm, and unleashed a forbidden secret technique that burned his primordial soul power.

Instantly, dense, impenetrable black flames erupted around him, and his aura surged rapidly in a short period of time, faintly breaking through the limits of a five-star Dou Sheng!

Upon seeing this, Zi Yan's internal alarm bells rang: [A madman! He's going to fight to the death!]