The Battle Through Heaven
Departure
Xiao Yan sat on a stone chair in the quiet courtyard. A tea table sat beside him, made of stone, and two plates of snacks had been placed on it. The green tea pot emitted a faint cloud that spread a hint of fragrance. Xiao Yan quietly sat on the stone chair. He occasionally tasted a glass of green tea, and suddenly felt a little sentimental. After all, he would leave this place. Moreover, the future was filled with uncertainty. Regardless of how strong someone was, their hearts would feel sad in the face of a future they were unsure of.
Xiao Yan looked at the slightly yellowish tree leaves in the courtyard and involuntarily sighed softly. He turned his head and saw a figure standing at the entrance of the courtyard. He smiled and asked, ” Second brother, have you arrived? ’
Xiao Li at the entrance nodded before slowly entering the courtyard. He was silent for a moment before he spoke, ‘’I just rushed over from Xiao Gate. From what First Elder said, are you planning to leave? ’
Xiao Yan smiled and replied, ” It's time to leave. Staying in this place will not allow me to actually gain the strength to compete with ‘Hall of Souls’. ’’
’’ You always walk right in front .. however, this place is indeed too small for you right now. The Central Plains will be the most suitable for you. ’Xiao Li sighed with a sad feeling. He focused on Xiao Yan and some emotions once again appeared in his heart. The gentle young man from the past had subconsciously grown to such an extent …
Xiao Yan's eyes involuntarily turned sour as he looked at the somewhat unhappy Xiao Li. Traveling this time is not what it used to be. The distance between Central Plains and ‘Black-Corner Region’ or Jia Ma Empire is difficult to calculate. Therefore, he did not know when he would return after this departure …
Xiao Li hurriedly caught his attention when he saw the somewhat reserved Xiao Yan. Xiao Li patted her shoulder and smiled as he said, ” Don't act so sentimental with your second brother. If big brother finds out I'm blocking you here, he might scold me to death. ’
Xiao Yan's heart became warm at the mention of an elder brother. He said, ” Second brother should really set up Xiao Gate after I leave. With ‘Pan’s Gate’ supporting it, it would be difficult to limit the potential of Xiao Gate. By the time I return, Xiao Gate may already be the whole host of ‘Black-Corner’ Region .. ‘
Xiao Li opened his mouth and laughed. He said proudly, ’’ You can be sure that/it was only a matter of time before the situation happened. ’
Xiao Yan smiled when he heard his reply. He shook his head and said, ” Don't underestimate these people in ‘Black-Corner.’ Region However, I've already spoken to the First Elder. He will try his best to help you. Jia Nan Academy is usually on bad terms with factions in ‘Black-Corner Region.’ In the past, it was everyone's target. However, with the current Xiao Gate, the Jia Nan Academy had additional allies. With the influence of Xiao Gate spreading in ‘Black-Corner Region,’ it will be able to help Jia Nan Academy escape from embarrassing situations. ’
Xiao Li nodded and said, ” Calm down. You have handed me the complete Xiao Gate. In the future, I will return the Xiao Gate that is ten times stronger than it is today. ’
Xiao Yan smiled. He hesitated for a moment before taking out the jade bottle from his Storage Ring. There was a purple-red medicinal pill inside. Xiao Yan's hand stroked the jade bottle before handing it to Xiao Li a moment later. He gently said, ” After I leave, I want to trouble second brother to send someone to deliver this medicinal pill to the Jia Ma Empire and hand it over personally to Cai Lin. ’
’’ Cai Lin? Queen Medusa yes ... ” Xiao Li was a little surprised when she heard this name. However, fortunately he was also aware of the relationship between Cai Lin and Xiao Yan. Therefore, he nodded his head. He did not ask for the reason when he received the medicinal pill and carefully placed it inside his Storage Ring. He said, ” Third brother, please rest assured that/that I will hand this over personally to the Jia Ma Empire when I have time. ’
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded. She softly said, ’In addition you should be in contact with big brother more often. The Yan Alliance flourished within the Jia Ma Empire. With Cai Lin beginning, ‘Hall of Souls’ will find it difficult to harm the Yan Alliance unless true experts are involved. Once the strength of Xiao Gate increases in the future, we will be able to occupy the east and west with the Yan Alliance. At that time, these two factions would dominate this northwestern region. ’
”Iya nih.”
Xiao Li nodded. He looked at Xiao Yan and asked, ” When will you be back after leaving this time? ‘
Xiao Yan was silent. He immediately shook his head and softly said, ‘’I don't know ..’ ’
’’When will you leave?’
”Besok.”
Xiao Li involuntarily laughed out loud when he heard this. He stepped forward and roughly gave Xiao Yan a big hug. His hand forcefully patted Xiao Yan on the back as he said, ’Little Fellow, take good care of yourself. Remember the words of the brother. The Xiao clan cannot do without you. Father's rescue is also something that only you can achieve! ’
Hearing Xiao Li's voice suddenly become much hoarse, Xiao Yan's eyes involuntarily turned red despite his character.
’’Second brother, You also have to be careful.’ ’
Warm sunlight scattered from the sky the next day and shone at the entrance of the Inner Academy. A dense group of human heads moved there. Many gazes stared at the small hill outside the door. Some figures stood upright in that place.
’’ First Elder, second brother, it's okay with just sending us out until this place. ’’
Xiao Yan looked at Su Qian and Xiao Li at the entrance before once again seeing Wu Hao and the many Inner Academy students behind. He involuntarily smiled and spoke in a very clear voice.
Looking at the face of the black-robed young man who was filled with a warm smile, Su Qian also felt somewhat sentimental. He said, ’There are many of you. Xin Lan had also not reached the Dou Wang class and was unable to fly. Therefore, you should use this griffon to replace your trail. ’
The huge black figure carried the cries of an eagle as it slowly descended from the sky after Su Qian's voice sounded. It flapped its enormous wings, carrying a wild wind that caused the small trees around it to bend their bodies.
” Thank you very much First Elder .. ’’
Xiao Yan's heart also felt warmth as he looked at this griffon in front of him. After which, he cupped his hands together and smiled in gratitude to Su Qian.
After saying all of this, Xiao Yan seemed unwilling to stay in this kind of separation atmosphere for a long time. His body moved and appeared on the griffon. The Little Fairy Doctor, Zi Yan and Xin Lan also followed behind him. However, fortunately the space above this griffon was quite large. Therefore, it did not appear depressed even though the four people had come.
’’ Xiao Yan, be careful on your journey! ’’
Xiao Li once again shouted loudly as he looked at the griffon slowly flapping its wings.
Xiao Yan nodded slightly towards Xiao Li while standing on the enormous griffon head. His gaze immediately swept over everyone. Finally, he took a deep breath and waved his sleeve. The wind supported the griffon as it swiftly rose into the sky.
’’ Head, good-bye! ’’
A loud and clear roar suddenly sounded from the entrance of the academy below as the Griffon slowly rose into the sky. Xiao Yan turned his head and saw a number of members from Pan Gate shouting with red-red faces.
Xiao Yan smiled slightly. He cupped his hands towards everyone below and a clear laughter was slowly transmitted down while the Griffon rose.
’’ Nothing has changed. Everyone, I'm sure we'll meet again someday! If it's destined, let's meet at the Central Plains! ’’
While a clear laughter slowly descended from the sky, the Griffon in the sky had turned into a small black dot and quickly disappeared from everyone's sight. Quite a lot of people felt sentimental from the rest of the voices left.
Su Qian withdrew his gaze. He turned his head and looked at Xiao Li beside him before smilingly saying, ‘’No need to worry. Given the character of that person, he would also be able to survive well even in the Central Plains. ’
” He is the pride of my Xiao clan. ” Xiao Li smile. His words revealed a hint of pride.
” I believe that/that he will also be the pride of Jia Nan Academy.. ” Su Qian laughed out loud. After which, he turned around and walked towards the Inner Academy. As he walked, he said, ” I really don't know what kind of interesting situation would happen if this person met the principal in the Central Plains. Hee hee .. ’’
Hear the strange laugh at the end of Su Qian's words, the people at the entrance of the academy involuntarily looked at each other. They felt somewhat confused as they turned around and followed …
The enormous Griffon flapped its wings in the distant sky as a barrier of light vaguely spread from its body, completely blocking the wild wind that was crashing at them.
Xiao Yan stood behind the Griffon with his hands behind his back. His gaze slowly withdrew from the direction of the Inner Academy that had already vanished from his sight. He was also sad to have to leave.
The Little Fairy Doctor by the side seemed to be aware of Xiao Yan's current grief. She softly spoke, changing the topic while her pretty eyes looked at the excited little face of Zi Yan beside her.
Xiao Yan also drew his attention back when he heard this. He glanced at Zi Yan and helplessly said, ’First Elder asked me to bring him along. He said that/it was some secret relating to his actual body that might be revealed in the Central Plains .. ’
’Humph, I am currently at the Dou Huang class. Don't tell me you're worried that I'll become a burden? ” Although the conversation of Xiao Yan and the Little Fairy Doctor was gentle, it was still heard by Zi Yan. His eyes instantly widened as he snorted with dissatisfaction.
Xiao Yan gently rubbed Zi Yan's head with a smile. He doesn't dispute it. Instead, his gaze looked at Xin Lan and smilingly said, ’You need to show the next route.’
’’ Yes. ’’ Xin Lan smiled nodding. His gaze ignored the place before speaking, ” If we want to reach the Central Plains, we must reach a city called ‘Horizon’ City. From that place, we will be able to use the Wormhole to head to the Central Plains. ’
” Wormhole? ” This foreign name caused Xiao Yan to be stunned.
Xin Lan involuntarily closed her mouth and laughed when she saw the uncertainty in Xiao Yan's eyes. ’’ Wormhole is weird stuff in the Central Plains. It was created by an elite Dou Zun using spatial strength to connect two different locations. The distance from ‘Black-Corner Region’ to the Central Plains would require an elite Dou Zong at least half a year to cover. However, if one were to use a Wormhole, one would only need one month. However, the creation of wormholes was quite difficult. In addition, it must be repaired frequently. Moreover, the strength of the person refining should be at least at the Dou Zong class. Therefore, it is very rare to appear in any region other than those like Central Plains .. ’’
Xiao Yan was once again stunned. A wormhole? It takes an elite Dou Zong to become a repairman? This Central Plains actually had such mysterious and new things? At this moment, Xiao Yan seemed to have difficulty from the hamlet entering the city …
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Chapter 939: One Hall, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, Four Pavilions
Horizon City sits on a mountain called Tianqing, tens of thousands of kilometers away from ‘Black-Corner.’ area Being the only city that had wormholes in the Central Plains within a radius of thousands of kilometers, the development of this Horizon City was second to none.
With the speed of Griffon, it took nearly half a month to reach the Tianqing Mountains from ‘Black-Corner’ Region. However, Xiao Yan's group had no other choice in dealing with this matter. Xin Lan had yet to reach the Dou Wang class. Even if he had just achieved that, it would be difficult to support his flight all the way to Horizon City. It was easier to ride the Griffon than to travel a little and stop repeatedly although this would take up more time. However, once people got used to it, a few days time was nothing.
During this flight, Xiao Yan increased his understanding of the Central Plains from his chat with Xin Lan.
The Central Plains of the continent were extremely vast in size. Therefore, most large-scale cities in the Central Plains have installed the so-called ‘Wormholes’ and used it to reduce the time it takes to travel. The builders of this ‘Wormhole’ are mostly apex experts or ancestors who belong to the city. Therefore, if the ancestor who built ‘Wormhole’ belongs to a certain clan, this ‘Wormhole’ will also belong to that clan. Of course, having a public transportation machine was something that even extremely powerful clans did not dare to do randomly. Despite this, there were still some clans that would do such a foolish thing. After all, if someone opens it to the public, fortunately that/it ‘Wormhole’ will bring a year that will reach a very frightening number. Such an amount was enough to support the entire clan.
Therefore, the appearance of every ‘Wormhole’ in the Central Plains would attract the red eyes of a countless number of factions. However, other than a few powerful clans or sects, the remaining people could only watch enviously. After all, not everyone could invite an elite Dou Zun to spend a lot of effort to build ‘Wormhole.’ Therefore, ‘Wormhole’ represents wealth and power in the Central Plains. The clans that can have one of the most famous factions. Of course, this was with the exception of some clans who enjoyed what their ancestors had left behind …
’The Central Plains is indeed different from other places. Wormholes. Such a thing never existed in ‘Black-Corner’ Region. ” Xiao Yan on the Griffon involuntarily hit his mouth and laughed after hearing Xin Lan talk about Wormhole.
’Linking two distant spatial points requires very accurate control of spatial strength. It was extremely difficult for anyone other than an elite Dou Zun to do so. ’’The Little Fairy Doctor nodded slightly. His tone sounded somewhat surprised.
’’ Wormhole is just one of the specialties of Central Plains. Once big brother Xiao Yan arrives there, you will be able to personally experience it. ’Xin Lan smiled as she spoke.
’’Who are the strong factions in the Central Plains?’ ‘Xiao Yan nodded. He hesitated for a moment before finally asking. When walking into that territory, he had to know who he could fight against and who he could not afford.
’Factions in Central Plains are divided. I only know a few human factions, and I don't know much about the Magical Beast Tribe or any other race. ” Xin Yan mused for a moment before speaking, ” In the Central Plains, the human faction is roughly divided into One Hall, One Tower, Two Sect, Three Valleys, Four Pavilions. ”
’’ One Hall, One Tower, Two Sect, Three Valleys, Four Pavilions? ’’ Xiao Yan slowly repeated these words in his mouth. He frowned slightly and asked, ‘’This one tower should refer to the Pill Tower, right?’
’Yes, the tower refers to the Pill Tower. As for the hall, it refers to ‘Hall of Souls’. ” Xin Lan looked at Xiao Yan and softly spoke. He had heard First Elder mention that/that Xiao Yan had a grudge with ‘Hall of Souls.’
” Hall of Souls? ” These simple words instantly caused Xiao Yan's face to turn dark and cold. A sharp killing intent emerged from his dark black eyes.
’’The Hall of Souls’ is very mysterious in the Central Plains. Ordinary people have trouble meeting with members of ‘Hall of Souls.’ Forget about its headquarters, there were some people who even knew about some of their branches. Despite this, ‘Hall of Souls’ can still rank side by side with the Pill Tower. This was enough to tell how terrifying their hidden strength was. ’Xin Lan nodded. He paused for a moment before continuing, ” Big brother Xiao Yan, I know that/that you have quite a grudge with ‘Hall of Souls.’ However, for your safety's sake, I advise you to persevere and reach a point where you can actually oppose it. After all, even Pill Tower did not want to easily make contact with ‘Hall of Souls.’ Keep in mind that/that the three great heads of the Pill Hall are legendary experts that can be ranked within the top ten even in the Central Plains. Although this was the case, the three big heads were extremely afraid of the mysterious head of ‘Hall of Souls.’ According to some rumors, the three big heads of the Pill Tower had once secretly exchanged blows with ‘Hall of Souls.’ No one had ever heard of the exchange. ’
Xiao Yan quietly nodded in the face of Xin Lan's suggestion. He inhaled a deep breath and suppressed the killing intent in his heart. Since ‘Hall of Souls’ has such deep roots in the Central Plains, he will sooner or later be able to follow in their footsteps and pull them all out! No matter how strong they were, Xiao Yan would not display the slightest bit of hesitation or shrink back!
’’How about Two Sects, Three Valleys, Four Pavilions?’ ‘Xiao Yan suppressed the thoughts spinning in his heart, changed the topic, and asked.
’’ Both sects are Profound Sky Sect and Flower Sect. These two sects also possessed immense strength in the Central Plains. The experts in their sect were as many as the clouds. Although they could not compare to Pill Tower or ‘Hall of Souls, their’ was an existence that could not be underestimated. The three valleys were the Icy River Valley, the Sound Valley, and the Burning Fire Valley. ’
” Burning the Valley of Fire? ” The corner of Xiao Yan's mouth twitched involuntarily as he heard this somewhat familiar name. It was the only faction he knew that had ‘Heavenly Fire.’ Moreover, the Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change he trained was the secret of that faction.
” If I have a chance, I might head to this Burning Valley of Fire and try to see if I can obtain the last two changes. If I could, my strength would soar once more. ” Xiao Yan's eyes flickered as he muttered in his heart.
With Xiao Yan's current strength, he was invincible at the Dou Huang class by only using the first change of the Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change. If he obtained the other two changes, it seemed like he would be able to face an elite Dou Zong without using the Angry Flame Lotus Buddha.
Xin Lan was naturally unaware of the thoughts in Xiao Yan's heart. When he saw that/that there was something unusual in his expression, he thought of his expression because «Demon Flame Valley» also has ‘Heavenly Fire.’ Suddenly, he hurriedly reminded, ” Big Brother Xiao Yan, the Nine Dragons Lightning Flame Nine Fire has long been sealed by them from generation to generation. Even if an outsider managed to obtain it after much effort, it would be difficult for him to use it as his own. Offending such a powerful faction to ‘Api Heavenly’ that could not be used was unwise. ’
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded. He said, ” Quiet, although I need ‘Heavenly Fire’, it has not reached the point where I experienced such foolish thoughts. ”
Xin Lan finally sighed in relief after hearing this. He did not want to bring Xiao Yan to the Central Plains only to finally see him get into trouble for no reason. His clan might have strength in the Central Plains, but it was not to the extent where it could treat a faction like the Burning Flame Valley as nothing.
’’ The four pavilions are Falling Star Pavilion, Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion, Yellow Spring Pavilion, and Lightning Wind Pavilion. Due to their position on the Central Plains, it happened to form a square shape, thus being called the Square Pavilion. Their strength was similar and quite strong. They could be considered the top even among the top tier factions in the Central Plains. Try not to offend these factions that I have mentioned in the Central Plains in the future .. ” Xin Lan reminded seriously.
’’Wind Lightning Pavilion?’ ’
This other familiar name directly caused Xiao Yan's expression to become somewhat strange. He clearly remembered that/it was the Three Thousand Lightning Movement that he trained in seemed to be the top ability technique of this Wind Lightning Pavilion.
” Of course, these factions are only a few of those with the greatest reputation in the Central Plains. However, there were too many dragons and tigers hidden in a place like the Central Plains. Some factions, which seemed to be relatively unknown, might be hiding some major experts within it. Hence, it was best to be extremely careful when doing something in the Central Plains. ” Xin Lan clapped her hands as she spoke.
” My knowledge of non-human factions is very limited. However, their strength was extremely frightening. There is no shortage of fearsome factions that can compete with ‘Hall of Souls’. ” Xin Lan furrowed her brows as she spoke up to this point. He reminded, ” Moreover, if you want to kill Magical Beasts in the Central Plains, you better make sure that/it has no tribe behind it. If anything, try your best to kill him without anyone knowing. Otherwise, it was very easy to invite the Magical Beast tribe's grudge. ’’
Xiao Yan immediately wiped the cold sweat off his forehead when he heard these words. Isn't the Central Plains too mysterious? Someone really had to investigate the background of the Magical Beast before someone could kill him?
” Ha ha, of course, there is no necessity to do this if it is an ordinary Magical Beast. What I mean is that they are Magical Beasts that can speak human language and have intelligence. Moreover, there was also a powerful and weak Magical Beast tribe, and they were split apart. With the exception of a few terrifying existences, nothing would happen if you did things cleanly. ” Xin Lan covered her mouth and laughed when she saw Xiao Yan's face.
Xiao Yan only sighed in relief when he heard this. He now had a faint line of faction distribution in the Central Plains. He immediately smiled. It seems that/that the Central Plains will indeed be a very interesting place. The number of experts there was as many as the clouds and the factions were all jumbled together. A place like that suits him. The strong have their own path. Only by tempering and repeated battles could one discover the essence of battle. That kind of life is what he wants. At the very least, he did not feel the slightest bit of disappointment when he heard Xin Lan's introduction.
Xin Lan's face suddenly became elated as Xiao Yan praised the region in his heart. He pointed at the mountain that suddenly emerged from the ground and happily uttered, ” Tianqing Mountains. Big brother Xiao Yan, we have arrived! ’ If you find any error (broken link, non-standard content, etc.), Please let us know so we can fix it as soon as possible.