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

Om-!

One after another, eerie white flames gathered out of thin air in the void.

The flame had no source, yet it emitted a terrifyingly high temperature capable of burning everything.

In an instant, the surrounding mountains began to collapse, the earth was instantly dried up by the high temperature, and the once lush forest was turned into a scorched desert in the blink of an eye, with rolling heat waves and flying sand.

At the same time, another moon appeared in the sky, a blood moon radiating an eerie red glow.

A bewitching red moon and the originally cold silver moon hung side by side in the sky, reflecting each other and enveloping the entire Central Plains in an inexplicable sense of oppression and eeriness.

Two moons in the sky, an extraordinary phenomenon in the heavens and earth!

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The Central Plains were shaken, and all the major powers were terrified!

The extraordinary phenomenon of "two moons in the sky" that enveloped the heavens and the earth was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up towering waves.

The powerful figures throughout the Central Plains sensed the terrifying energy fluctuations emanating from the Northwest region, and countless forces looked up at the sky with horrified expressions.

This commotion even penetrated the spatial barrier, alarming the ancient imperial clans that lived in seclusion and overlooked the continent!

Soul clan.

In a pitch-black, secret room, the space was distorted, and an intense, deathly aura permeated the air.

A man in black robes sat cross-legged, his body writhing in black flames like venomous snakes, devouring even the light in his wake.

He is ranked second on the list of strange flames—Void Devouring Flame.

Void Devouring Flame suddenly opened its eyes, revealing a pair of pitch-black pupils without any whites. Its gaze pierced through the endless void, pointing directly to the northwest of Central Continent.

"Hehe... Old friend, you're finally coming out!"

A sinister smile curled at the corner of Void Devouring Flame's lips, and the black flames around him suddenly surged, emitting roars that seemed to devour the heavens and earth.

But the excitement in his eyes lasted only a moment before turning into deep regret.

"Unfortunately... my soul power has not yet reached the Emperor Realm, so I do not wish to personally 'welcome' you now."

"but……"

His voice was deep and imposing, carrying an unquestionable authority, as he coldly shouted towards the outside of the secret chamber: "Guards! Summon Soul Extinction, come to see me immediately!"

Ancient Realm, Council Hall.

Gu Yuan, dressed in simple linen clothes, stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the enchanting red moon in the sky, his brows slightly furrowed, his eyes gleaming.

"The Pure Lotus Demon Flame... it actually manifests in this way?"

He did not leave immediately, but turned to the shadows and calmly instructed, "Go and summon Miss. I have important business to entrust to her."

"Yes, Chieftain." A respectful reply came from the shadows, then the figure silently retreated.

Gu Yuan's gaze was deep as he murmured to himself, "With the emergence of the demonic fire, the Soul Clan will probably send people there as well."

The sacred mountain of the Yan tribe.

Unlike the gloomy atmosphere of the Soul Clan and the composure of the Ancient Clan, the land of the Flame Clan is filled with rolling heat waves and roaring volcanoes.

Clan Chief Yan Jin recognized the Pure Lotus Demon Flame at a glance, and a burning light flashed in his eyes.

"The Pure Lotus Demon Flame has appeared in the world; it must not fall into the hands of the Soul Clan!"

He waved his hand and his voice boomed like thunder: "Order Huo Yao, Huo Zhi, and Huo Xuan! Have them immediately head to the northwest of Zhongzhou and, at all costs, bring the Pure Lotus Demon Flame back to my Yan Clan!"

"As ordered!"

As soon as the order was given, several powerful fire shadows instantly shot through the air, tearing through the sky.

Other imperial clans, such as the Soul Clan, the Ancient Clan, and the Flame Clan, took the initiative to attack, intending to seize the opportunity.

Some, like the Stone Clan, chose to remain inactive, observe the situation, and continue to bide their time and secretly accumulate strength.

Meanwhile, on the highest peak of the White Dust Realm.

The night wind howled, billowing Su Baichen's white robes. He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze piercing through layers of space as he looked up at the two moons shining brightly in the sky—a harbinger of the turbulent energy of heaven and earth, and a declaration that the ancient seal was on the verge of breaking.

"Tsk, it's finally here... The Pure Lotus Demon Flame is about to break free of its seal."

Just as he finished speaking, hurried footsteps came from behind him, accompanied by a familiar fragrance.

"master!"

Su Baichen turned around and saw Cao Ying rushing over, carefully holding an ancient scroll in her arms. The scroll was radiating an astonishing heat and even faintly emitting an eerie red light.

"Why are you so flustered?" Su Baichen raised an eyebrow.

Cao Ying handed the map in her hand to Su Baichen, her face full of surprise and doubt: "Look! This map started to heat up the moment the strange phenomenon appeared in the sky, and the lines inside seemed to come alive!"

Su Baichen's gaze swept over the scroll of map, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Oh? You even managed to collect the last remaining fragment?"

He remembered clearly that he had simply given the girl the incomplete map that Cai Lin had brought back, intending it only as a training exercise. He never expected that the map would be completely complete now.

"Yes!" Cao Ying nodded emphatically, but her eyes showed a hint of lingering fear.

"A few days ago, while I was training outside, I accidentally obtained the last fragment. At the time, I just thought it was a stroke of luck, so I hurriedly fused it without thinking too much about it. After returning, I focused solely on consolidating my cultivation. If it weren't for the strange phenomenon tonight..."

"Heh, it seems this is fate."

Su Baichen chuckled, took the map of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame from Cao Ying's hand, looked at it, then looked up at the strange phenomenon of two moons in the sky and slowly said:

"When the demonic fire appears, the incomplete map is complete!"

"This Pure Lotus Demon Flame should rightfully belong to you."

As he spoke, he handed the ancient map back to Cao Ying.

He wasn't particularly interested in the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, which ranked third on the list of strange flames, but he still had to go. His ambition wasn't the demon flame itself, but revenge. He wanted to kill that scoundrel who had dared to lay a hand on his family.

The fact that this demonic fire fell into Cao Ying's hands was not a disgrace to its reputation.

"Cao Ying".

Su Baichen's expression suddenly turned serious, and his voice was steady and powerful: "Get ready. Tomorrow morning, I will take you to retrieve the Pure Lotus Demon Flame."

"Wh...what?!"

Cao Ying froze on the spot, her pupils contracted sharply, and she almost dropped the map in her hand.

The Pure Lotus Demon Flame, ranked third on the Strange Flame Ranking, is something that even high-level Dou Sheng would go crazy for. Could it really... belong to her?

"But Master!"

Cao Ying snapped out of her daze, her face filled with worry, and she subconsciously scratched her head.

"With my current strength as a low-level Dou Sheng, can I really subdue a strange fire of that level? Besides, the whole Central Continent probably knows about it now, and I'll be surrounded by powerful enemies..."

"Besides, the map is useless now." Cao Ying looked at the tattered map in her hand, which was gradually cooling down, and said with a hint of dejection.

"Given these extraordinary celestial phenomena, who doesn't know where the Pure Lotus Demon Flame is?"

Su Baichen's lips curled into a mysterious smile, his eyes deep and penetrating, as if he could see through Cao Ying and discern some kind of destiny.

"Who says it's useless?"

He stepped forward, gently patted Cao Ying's shoulder, and spoke with an unwavering certainty:

"If I say you can get it, you definitely can."

"As for this map... it has its own significance."

He paused, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over Cao Ying, a glint of all-knowing insight flashing deep in his eyes.

Since you possess it, if this Pure Lotus Demon Flame doesn't fall into your hands, who else could it be?

Su Baichen chuckled inwardly, but his face remained calm and composed.

"Alright, stop overthinking. Go back and get some rest to recharge."

Chapter 360 The Ancient Clan with a Dire Reputation!

At dawn the next day, as the sky began to lighten, Su Baichen set off on his journey with Cao Ying and Xiao Yu.

Relying on his profound spatial laws, Su Baichen and his companions approached the area where the Pure Lotus Demon Flame had appeared in less than half an hour—still a hundred miles away from the core area.

However, even at the very edge, the sight before them still made the two girls gasp in shock.

What should have been a lush, verdant, and towering mountain range has now been completely transformed into a golden, deathly desert.

The gale whipped up scorching air currents, carrying not dust but burning sand and gravel. A chilling heat permeated the air, as if even the soul itself was being scorched.

"Master... this Pure Lotus Demon Flame is too terrifying!" Cao Ying wiped the fine sweat from her forehead, looked at this barren land devoid of life, and subconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

"This isn't a mountain, it's a fiery hell!"

Su Baichen stood with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering in the invisible heat waves. His expression was calm, his gaze piercing through the layers of distorted hot air, casting a look at the even more violent energy vortex in the distance. He said lightly, "Don't be frightened by appearances. This is merely the residual heat from the Pure Lotus Demon Flame. The real test is yet to come."

"Alright, you'll have to walk the rest of the way on your own." Su Baichen's tone changed, and his expression became serious.

"This kind of opportunity is a life-or-death gamble. If you can't even endure this little bit of hardship, even if you obtain the demon fire, you'll only be doing the work for someone else."

"Understood!" Cao Ying nodded emphatically, her eyes shining with determination.

Su Baichen said no more, and with a flash, he disappeared into the Heavenly Profound Pearl, handing over the reins to them.

After putting away the Heavenly Profound Pearl, Cao Ying turned to look at Xiao Yu, who had been silent beside her, and extended her hand with a smile, saying, "Let's go, Xiao Yu. Let's walk the rest of the way together!"

Xiao Yu glanced at her, softly hummed in agreement, and grasped the warm hand.

The two figures gradually disappeared into the golden desert, rapidly approaching their destination.

When the two finally arrived at their destination after overcoming numerous hardships, the scene before them was even more breathtaking.

The flags of various forces fluttered in the wind, and countless powerful figures gathered, creating a tense and oppressive atmosphere.

"Hehe, sure enough, Sister Cao Ying and Sister Xiao Yu, you're here too."

Just as the two were looking for a place to settle down, a clear, bell-like voice pierced through the noisy crowd and reached their ears.

"Xun'er!" Cao Ying turned around in surprise and saw a beautiful figure walking quickly through the crowd.

The newcomer was graceful and elegant, her pale gold dress accentuating her beautiful curves. A sweet smile graced her pretty face; she was none other than Gu Xun'er, the eldest daughter of the ancient clan.