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

Jin Xueer waved her hand impatiently, but felt a warm glow inside.

After saying that, she transformed into a golden rainbow and flew down to the crowd below.

Jin Xueer went straight to Yao Ling and Huo Xuan. Her originally innocent face instantly turned cold. She snorted and exuded an invisible pressure.

Immediately afterwards, a chilling voice suddenly resounded in Yao Ling and Huo Zhi's minds—a soul transmission that only the two of them could hear:

[Hmph, you guys have quite a few ulterior motives!]

[To be a slave or a maid? Hah, what a clever scheme!]

It turns out that Jin Xueer was not actually asleep at all.

She heard every single word of the dark thoughts about "repaying kindness" and "signing slave contracts" that had been discussed outside.

Su Baichen is magnanimous and doesn't care about the scheming of these ants, but Jin Xue'er does!

She would never allow anyone to use such despicable means to bind and scheme against Su Baichen, whom she cared about most!

Chapter 424 Jin Xueer's Power

As the parties involved, Yao Ling and Huo Zhi felt as if the icy voice in their minds had suddenly descended like ice from the heavens, carrying an undeniable killing intent that made their souls tremble.

The two were so frightened that they didn't dare to lift their heads. Their backs were already soaked with cold sweat, and they didn't dare to look directly into Jin Xue'er's golden eyes, which contained endless pressure.

It was an absolute suppression originating from the level of life itself, as if the slightest carelessness would lead to annihilation.

Jin Xue'er coldly swept her gaze over the two people, then her eyes shifted slightly, seemingly unintentionally yet deliberately landing on Ling Yuhan, who had been silent in the distance.

That look was meaningful, containing both scrutiny and a subtle warning, which made Ling Yuhan's heart skip a beat, and she subconsciously avoided eye contact.

"Lead the way!" Jin Xue'er withdrew her gaze, her red lips parted slightly, her voice still cold and devoid of any emotion.

"Ah!" Huo Zhi was clearly still reeling from the terrifying shock she had just experienced, and responded blankly, appearing somewhat at a loss.

Seeing this, Jin Xue'er gave a cold snort, which seemed to lower the temperature of the surrounding air, making it feel chilling: "What 'huh'?"

"Just the two of you, take me to the Soul Realm! Come with me to rescue those trapped old idiots of yours!"

Having experienced several ups and downs, Yao Ling possessed exceptional mental fortitude. Forcibly suppressing his fear, he quickly stood up, bowed deeply to Jin Xue'er, and said in a trembling voice filled with gratitude, "Thank you, my lord! We will lead the way immediately!"

"Hmph!" Jin Xue'er snorted coldly in response, then her figure transformed into a dazzling golden light, tearing through the sky and heading towards the Soul Realm.

As Su Baichen's contracted beast, how could Jin Xue'er not know where Su Baichen's opponent's base was?

When Su Baichen determined the location, Jin Xueer naturally remembered it as well.

The reason I brought the two women along was simply because I didn't like them.

Yao Ling and Huo Zhi dared not delay and hurriedly transformed into streaks of light to follow. The two figures looked extremely disheveled and disappeared into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

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Watching the three leave, Zi Yan, who had been standing to the side as a background figure, finally broke down, looking dejected and as wilted as a frostbitten eggplant.

She pouted, looking aggrieved, and muttered, "Why didn't Xue'er notice me at all! She didn't even glance at me when she left! We used to be best friends, stealing pills together and sleeping in late together..."

She still remembered that when they first met, Jin Xue'er had played a prank on her, making her look foolish, but then she immediately shared her treasured elixirs without reservation.

That pure and sincere affection remains unforgettable for Zi Yan to this day, which is why she cares about it so much.

Su Baichen walked slowly to her side, looked at her like this, and couldn't help but laugh and said, "Then say something. You were just standing there like a block of wood, not saying a word."

Zi Yan immediately rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "How could I dare! Didn't you see the way Xue'er looked at those two women just now?"

"His eyes are filled with murderous intent!"

"Given their posture, if you weren't the one in charge and didn't mind, Xue'er probably would have slapped them to ashes on the spot. Wouldn't it be asking for trouble if I went over there?"

"Hehe." Su Baichen simply smiled noncommittally, shrugged, and remained silent.

"Oh, right, Brother Bai Chen!" Zi Yan suddenly remembered something, her expression turned serious, and she asked cautiously:

"What is Xue'er's cultivation level now? Could it be..."

Su Baichen nodded and calmly said, "Late stage of Nine-Star Dou Sheng."

Upon hearing this phrase, Zi Yan gasped, her pupils suddenly contracting to pinpoints.

She simply couldn't imagine that her former companion, with whom she had once eaten, drunk, and played without a care in the world, had now far surpassed her, the Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Dragon Clan!

That difference is like heaven and earth.

A deep sense of frustration welled up inside Zi Yan, and she fell into severe self-doubt: "Am I not trying hard enough?"

Seeing Zi Yan's devastated and life-doubting expression, Su Baichen smiled and shook his head: "Alright, stop overthinking. You can't compare to her at all."

"Hasn't your mother told you Xue'er's true identity yet?" Su Baichen reminded her.

Zi Yan came to her senses, nodded, and said bitterly, "Mother did say that... but even if she is an auspicious beast, this cultivation speed is too heaven-defying! It's simply despair-inducing."

Upon hearing this, Su Baichen sighed helplessly. He then used soul transmission to quietly tell Zi Yan about the blood-bound contract between him and Jin Xue'er, as well as the secret that Jin Xue'er's transformation was based on the perfect appearance in his mind.

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan froze on the spot, speechless for a long time, her gaze towards Su Baichen filled with disbelief.

Su Baichen ignored the shocked Zi Yan, turned his gaze to the group of trembling Medicine Clan and Flame Clan members in the distance, and said in a cold voice: "Alright, you can wait here for them to come back."

Having said that, he used his divine sense to transmit his voice to Xiao Yu, who was not far away: "Keep an eye on them. If they dare to make any unusual moves or harbor any malicious intentions, kill them without asking for permission!"

Xiao Yu remained expressionless, nodded slightly, and placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, a sharp sword intent faintly emanating from him.

"Let's go!" Su Baichen looked at Zi Yan.

"Let's go to the Ancient Emperor's Cave and see how that Soul Emperor is doing."

Zi Yan took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and nodded emphatically.

The next moment, a huge spatial rift tore open in front of the two of them, and violent spatial turbulence surged within it.

Su Baichen and Zi Yan slipped inside, leaving the people standing there dumbfounded.

Once the two figures had completely disappeared, Xiao Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief, her previously tense face instantly relaxing.

She straightened her clothes, adopted the aura of a Dou Sheng expert, and said calmly, "Alright everyone, come with me, I'll arrange your accommodations!"

Yao Tian and Huo Xuan exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of awe in each other's eyes.

The two men dared not delay and quickly stood up, bowed respectfully to Xiao Yu, and said in unison, "Thank you, Madam!"

Upon hearing the word "Madam," Xiao Yu paused, her delicate brows furrowing slightly. She looked at everyone and said seriously, "That's what Sister Cailin and Sister Xuanyi call you. Don't use those terms!"

Even so, seeing how respectful these two once high and mighty prodigies were to him and the way they addressed him just now, Xiao Yu was already overjoyed.

This feels amazing! It's even better than taking a ninth-grade elixir!

On the surface, she appeared calm and collected, but in reality, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile. She quickly turned around and led the way, afraid that someone would notice something amiss.

Chapter 425 The Tragic Salamander Man!

Above Canaan Academy, the once clear blue sky suddenly twisted, and several spatial rifts that stretched across the sky burst open without warning.

A thick, inky darkness surged forth, followed by thousands of figures stepping out from the void, their overwhelming malevolent aura instantly turning the world into a gray expanse.

The leader, dressed in a magnificent black robe, had a handsome face but exuded an inhuman, sinister aura. He was none other than the Soul Clan Chief—Soul Emperor!

He looked down at the vast land beneath his feet, the warm and smooth ancient jade in his palm trembling violently, emitting a scorching and dazzling light.

He compared the complex patterns reflected on the ancient jade with the jade, and couldn't help but smile, his eyes flashing with a light that was a mixture of madness and greed.

How many years has it been?

How many days and nights have passed?

He roared silently in his heart.

For this moment, he had endured for hundreds of years, planned for hundreds of years, schemed against countless forces and powerful figures, and even spared no expense in paving the way with the lives of hundreds of millions of people.

Now, the legendary ancient emperor's cave is finally within reach.

“It’s right down there…” Soul Emperor’s voice trembled slightly with extreme excitement.

"The cave of the ancient emperor Tuoshe is below, and the inheritance within is destined to belong to me, the Soul Emperor!"

"This Dou Qi Continent will ultimately belong to my Soul Clan!"

However, his ecstasy lasted only a few breaths before he suddenly realized something was wrong.

It's too quiet.

Shouldn't a large college be vibrant and full of energy?

Why is it so eerily silent now, with not even an ant in sight, like a dead city abandoned for a thousand years?

"Hmm?" The Soul Emperor frowned, and his powerful Emperor-level soul instantly spread out like a tide, enveloping the entire academy.

In his perception, the seemingly empty academy was filled with layers of void, concealing countless powerful auras.

The Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan of Ancient Dragon Island, and that mysterious and unpredictable White Dust Realm expert who even he feared!

Upon seeing the figures of these two forces, the Soul Emperor's initial excitement instantly subsided, replaced by a bone-chilling cold.

[How is this possible! How could they be here?]

How did they know I would come here?

Countless thoughts exploded in his mind.

Suddenly, he recalled the scene when he exchanged the Tuoshe Ancient Jade from Baichenjie, and he remembered Zhukun's meaningful smile, which seemed to have been premeditated.

[What a brilliant move by Zhu Kun! What a brilliant move by the Ancient Dragon Clan!]

[So that's why that old geezer handed over the ancient jade so easily! He already knew the location of the ancient emperor's cave and was just waiting for me to be his pawn!]

A sense of shame and indignation at being used as a pawn welled up in his heart. The Soul Emperor laughed in anger, and his black robes fluttered without wind.

Things have come to this point, there is no way out but to fight!

"Hmph! Since you want to see it, then I, the Emperor, will grant your wish!"

Without further ado, the Soul Emperor waved his hand, and terrifying destructive energy condensed in his palm.

The next moment, he slammed his palm down on the ground!

"BOOM—!!!"