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

She stood up, her gaze fixed on the vast, empty distance, her tone carrying a hint of pride and desolation of the Xiao clan: "Although our Xiao clan has declined, we were once an imperial clan, one of the eight ancient clans."

"The clan has its own inherited clan crest! However, the Xiao clan is now in decline, and the ancient divine brushes used to inscribe the clan crest have long since disappeared, so the clan crest can no longer be passed down."

At this point, Xiao Yu changed the subject, her eyes gleaming with confidence: "Fortunately, our ancestor foresaw this and left behind another path—the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire."

"Once I cultivate this technique to the third stage, I will be able to inscribe the inherited clan emblem of my Xiao clan without any external objects!"

She looked at Cao Ying and patiently explained, "Moreover, as far as I know, this technique and your technique have something in common, which is that they can both use the power of different flames to become stronger."

"However, my cultivation method has a time limit; while what you cultivate should be able to truly integrate the strange fire into your body and improve your cultivation, right?"

The moment the words "Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations" reached her ears, Cao Ying's heart was instantly filled with a storm of emotions.

[It really is the "Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire"! Could it be that Xiao Yu's ancestor, Xiao Xuan, was actually the legendary expert who taught the "Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire" to the Burning Flame Valley?!]

Recalling the past, Cao Ying's thoughts were instantly drawn back to the time when Su Baichen was away from the Dou Qi Continent for the second time.

Back then, in search of the strange fire—the Nine Dragons Thunderfire—she went to the Burning Flame Valley alone.

By a stroke of luck, she refined a elixir for Tang Huo'er, the daughter of the Valley Master, and cured her of her incurable illness.

Tang Zhen, the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley, was moved to tears. He not only generously gifted her half of the origin of the Nine Dragons Thunderfire, but also presented her with the Valley's most treasured artifact, the "Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire," as a token of his gratitude.

However, since she began practicing, Cao Ying always felt that something was missing from this technique, as if there was a veil between them, and she could never reach the most profound mysteries.

The originally powerful method of absorbing strange fire always seemed to fall short in her hands.

"Well, actually it's like this..." Cao Ying took a deep breath to calm her agitated emotions and told Xiao Yu without reservation about the origin of her cultivation of the "Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire" and the difficulties she encountered during cultivation.

After listening, Xiao Yu seemed to understand something, and then generously extended her hand: "Oh? Is that so? Then let me see the technique, maybe I can see some clues."

"Okay!" Cao Ying handed over the scroll that had been with her for a long time without hesitation.

Xiao Yu took the scroll, scanned it with his divine sense, and after only a moment, he looked up with a look of sudden realization: "Oh, I know why now, your cultivation technique is completely incomplete!"

Before she finished speaking, she flipped her wrist and took out another scroll exuding an ancient aura from her storage ring, handing it to Cao Ying without hesitation.

"Yes, this is the complete 'Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire' technique."

Looking at the complete cultivation technique scroll emitting a faint golden light, Cao Ying was stunned, her mind going completely blank.

"You just gave it to me like that?!" She looked at Xiao Yu in disbelief, her voice trembling.

This level of secret technique would be a treasure even among the top forces in Zhongzhou, yet Xiao Yu gave it to me without batting an eye.

"Yes, is there a problem?" Xiao Yu asked matter-of-factly.

"We're best friends. And when we were little, back in the Xiao family, wasn't it always you who took care of me?"

Her eyes softened and became sincere: "Foundation Building Elixir, Qi Gathering Powder, and those combat techniques... weren't they all secretly given to me by you?"

"It is because of you that I had the honor of meeting you, and that I have become the person I am today."

"Aren't these favors a thousand times more important than a cultivation manual?"

Xiao Yu looked at Cao Ying in front of her, feeling relieved.

If it weren't for the woman in front of us who helped us in our time of need back then, the Xiao family would probably still be a small family in Wutan City.

In the future, I would only be a pawn in a family marriage, and it would be impossible for me to have such great power and the right to choose my own life as I do now.

"Waaaaah... Yu'er, you're so good to me! If you ever need anything, just tell me, and I'll brave any danger for you!"

Cao Ying could no longer contain her emotions and rushed forward to hug Xiao Yu, tears streaming down her face.

"Alright, alright, stop crying. We're best friends." Xiao Yu patted Cao Ying's back with a smile, her eyes full of affection.

In the shadowy void not far from the two women, a faint figure was quietly watching everything.

It was Xiao Xuan.

The ancestor of the Xiao clan was stroking his chin, a sly smile playing on his lips.

【Done! That little brat was easily dealt with by me!】

From the moment Xiao Xuan first saw Cao Ying, he sensed the familiar fluctuations of the strange fire within her body, knowing that Cao Ying had practiced the Three Transformations of Heavenly Fire.

A few days ago, when his silly girl's confession was interrupted by Cao Ying, Xiao Xuan had a plan in mind—to first get Cao Ying to completely accept Xiao Yu.

So after Su Baichen left, Xiao Xuan directly transmitted the complete "Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire" to Xiao Yu in order to attract Cao Ying!

Thus, the seemingly accidental but actually meticulously planned "gift-giving" drama unfolded.

As for whether the other ancient girl (Gu Xun'er) would jump out to stop him again, Xiao Xuan was not worried.

A hint of amusement flashed in Xiao Xuan's eyes: [What a joke! If she dares to say another word, then let her father come and talk to me about what happened back then!]

[It's only right for daughters to pay for their fathers' debts!]

[The daughter personally came to atone for the father's wrongdoings!]

Thinking of this, Xiao Xuan was in a great mood. With a flicker, he disappeared into the void once again.

[PS: Cao Ying currently possesses the following different types of flames: Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, Sea Core Flame, Fallen Heart Flame, Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame (so little that it's not even a sub-flame), Life Flame (sub-flame), Nine Dragons Thunderfire (half of its original source), Netherworld Poison Flame (a wisp given by Little Fairy Doctor), and Three Thousand Burning Flames (subdued in the Pill Tower).]

[The author will simply summarize the subjugation of some different flames without going into detail!]

Chapter 349 The Disaster of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan!

The territory of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan has now been completely transformed into a living hell.

The Yellow Springs Swamp, which was originally filled with eerie winds and the aura of death, is now covered by a thick smell of blood.

The tattered Serpent Clan battle banner lay scattered and broken, its former glory as one of the three great races that once dominated the Warcraft world now appearing particularly ironic.

In the center of the chaotic royal court square, the current clan leader, Yao Tianxiao, was trembling violently, his whole body shaking like a leaf.

He looked up at the group of demons who seemed to have walked out of hell, his eyes filled with endless fear and despair.

"Hey, I heard that your Nine Netherworld Python Clan has a sacred place called 'Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs'?"

A clear yet undeniably domineering voice rang out.

The speaker was a pretty young girl dressed in a purple and gold robe, casually toying with a heavy sword that was still dripping blood—the Dragon Slayer Sword.

With a slight twist of her wrist, the tip of the sword sliced ​​through the air, producing a teeth-grinding whistling sound.

Yao Tianxiao used almost all his strength to keep himself from collapsing. He bowed extremely humbly and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor, this place does exist! I am willing to lead the way for you, and I would never dare to conceal anything!"

There was nothing we could do about it. Yesterday, we were having a peaceful meeting within the clan when the sky suddenly split open, and the four ominous stars descended upon us!

Not only did they come, they came in a whole group!

Especially Zi Yan, who seems harmless, has shown terrifying strength.

He and the two Dou Sheng powerhouses, the Grand Elder and the Great Elder, couldn't even last three rounds against her!

The other side attacked them as if they were toying with two ants; it was purely a game.

"Very good, it's good that you know what's good for you."

Zi Yan smiled mischievously and lightly swung the Dragon Slayer Sword in her hand.

With a "whoosh," a sharp sword aura flew past Yao Tianxiao's scalp, instantly carving a bottomless trench in the ground behind him.

Seeing the sword mark that had severed a strand of his hair, Yao Tianxiao was terrified. He kowtowed frantically, his forehead hitting the ground with a dull thud: "Rest assured, my lord! I would never dare to play any tricks! I will lead the way!"

"Wait a moment!"

Just as Yao Tianxiao was about to get up and lead the way, a calm, almost indifferent voice suddenly rang out in the room.

The voice wasn't loud, but it seemed to possess a strange penetrating power, leaving everyone present stunned.

Cai Lin, Cai Die, and Zi Yan all turned their heads at the same time, their eyes fixed on the source of the sound.

Even Yao Tianxiao, who was kneeling on the ground, stiffly turned his neck to look in that direction.

The space twisted, and a tall, slender figure appeared out of thin air like a ghost.

The newcomer was dressed in a blue robe, with a handsome face and a somewhat indifferent and aloof air about him. He was none other than Su Baichen, who had just left the Heavenly Tomb.

He did not return directly to the Pill Tower, but instead went to the Nine Netherworld Python Clan.

After all, this place holds his important goal for this trip—the Nine Netherworlds and the legendary Yellow Springs Demon Saint's essence blood!

That was the legacy of a half-step Dou Di expert, which had immeasurable value to him. If he could refine it, breaking through his current minor bottleneck would not be impossible.

However, when he actually set foot on this territory, the sight before him still made his pupils shrink slightly.

The entire tribe was almost completely wiped out, with corpses strewn everywhere, and the survivors were crying as they cleaned up the mess.

Immediately afterwards, he saw a familiar figure at the edge of the battlefield—Qinglin.

At this moment, Qinglin was holding the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil and directing a group of controlled snake clan powerhouses to move supplies. His precocious demeanor made Su Baichen both amused and exasperated.

When Su Baichen inquired with Qinglin, he almost thought he had misheard.

Good guy!

Cai Lin, Cai Die, Zi Yan, and Qing Lin, these four women actually joined forces and led a group to completely overturn the Nine Netherworld Python, one of the overlords of the magical beast world!

When the three women saw Su Baichen, their expressions instantly changed from icy coldness to warm, blossoming joy.

"Bai Chen!" The murderous aura in Cai Lin's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a tenderness that she only showed when facing her beloved, as if her ice and snow had melted away.

"Brother-in-law!" Cai Die, like a cheerful little bird, rushed over from afar and threw herself into Su Baichen's arms.

"Boss Su!" Zi Yan wasn't idle either. She dropped the Dragon Slayer Sword and pounced over as well. She made a sudden stop in mid-air and hung on Su Baichen's other shoulder with a grin.

Meanwhile, Yao Tianxiao, who had been left out, was now on the verge of a mental breakdown.

Although he couldn't sense Su Baichen's exact cultivation level, he wasn't stupid!

To be able to remain so composed in front of Zi Yan, this fearsome figure, and to appear silently behind them—what level of monster must this be?

[Heavens above! Earth below! These three ancestors were already enough to kill me, how come an even stronger one fell from the sky? I can't live like this anymore!]

Cai Lin watched as the two women each embraced Su Baichen without any change in expression, and continued to ask softly, "Have you finished your business with the Ancient Clan?"

"Yes, it's done." Su Baichen nodded and gave the two women a look, signaling them to let go.

"I just left Cao Ying and the others deep inside the Heavenly Tomb, so they could use the power of the Heavenly Tomb to cultivate properly."

“Actually, I came here because…” Cai Lin wanted to explain, but this time she made a big fuss, and Su Baichen interrupted her directly.

"I know, I know!"