Battle Through the Heavens: Beauties Abound Starting with Yunlan and Her Disciples

68: Section 68However, just as this thought arose, another rational voice immediately rang out in her mind, pouring a bucket of cold water over her. ”Wake up, Qing Lin! You are just a Servant!”

”Don’t ever get carried away by this little bit of praise and forget your status!”

”You and they are simply not people from the same world! Don’t harbor delusional fantasies of truly integrating with them!”

”Remember, you will always just be a Servant! You must know how to be grateful, you must know your place, and you must have self-awareness!”

Two completely different voices were fiercely battling in the depths of Qing Lin’s heart. On one side was the longing for a warm family and the hope of being accepted.

On the other side was a clear realization stemming from her inferior status, as well as deep anxiety about the future.

The immense sense of contradiction caused the young girl, who had just tasted a hint of joy, to once again fall into deep confusion and bewilderment.

She stood where she was, looking at the Dou Ling Great Snake that was subservient to her before her, and then looked at the masters around her who were looking at her with approving eyes.

For a moment, she didn’t know where to turn, and the flush of excitement on her face was gradually replaced by a complex and indescribable emotion. ”What are you thinking about?”

Yun Xiancheng suddenly picked her up and pinched her little nose.

”Don’t be too self-deprecating; now that you’ve come to our home... you should be a little happier.”

The young girl blushed, looked at Yun Xiancheng who was comforting her, and impulsively hugged him.

”Mm... Master... do you really not despise me?” Yun Xiancheng rubbed her head.

”What are you thinking? The answer is simple: No.”

136 Xiao Yan wants to capture Queen Medusa after she becomes stronger in the future and offer her to Yun Xiancheng.

A scorching wave of air rushed toward them, carrying the pungent scent of sulfur. Even from a distance, one could feel the terrifying high temperature capable of melting gold and iron.

The scarlet magma flowed and churned slowly like thick blood. From time to time, huge bubbles emerged from the depths, bursting with a ”pop” sound, splashing up breathtaking sprays of lava.

”So... so scary.”

Qing Lin subconsciously gripped Little Lion’s arm, her small face pale, her emerald eyes filled with fear at this apocalyptic scene.

Just at this moment, the exquisite storage ring between the brows of the silent Xiao Yan suddenly trembled slightly, and a soul fluctuation that only she and Yun Xiancheng could perceive quietly passed through.

”It’s probably... down below.”

Medicine Lady, currently dressed thinly, lay in Xiao Yan’s Sea of Consciousness. She was also a bit excited, as for her, this could be considered finding a second different Heavenly Flame, which had some commemorative value.

Although it wasn’t hers, it was her husband’s wife’s, so rounding it off, wasn’t it hers as well?

”It seems we have to go down there.” Yun Xiancheng looked at Xiao Yan beside him, his tone calm, but his eyes filled with determination.

”Mm!” Xiao Yan nodded vigorously, excitement and nervousness causing her heart to beat faster uncontrollably.

Yun Ziyi extended her jade hand, and a surge of purple Dou Qi gushed out from her body, rapidly condensing into a translucent energy shield shimmering with a purple halo around Yun Xiancheng and Xiao Yan.

”I will build a barrier for you with my Dou Qi, which can temporarily isolate you from the high temperature and the erosion of the magma. Go and return quickly; you should know your limits, so I won’t give any more reminders.”

Purple Wing smiled; it was clear she didn’t really want to jump into the magma. Regardless, she wasn’t interested in the Heavenly Flame, so protecting the path from above was enough.

”Thank you, Purple Wing.” Yun Xiancheng nodded gratefully.

”Qing Lin,” he immediately turned to the green-haired girl who was still a bit afraid: ”Your ’new partner’ should be a native of this place. If possible, you can have her lead the way for us.” ”Understood!”

Qing Lin felt happy to be able to help Yun Xiancheng. Deep within Qing Lin’s eyes, those three emerald-green petals slowly began to rotate again.

The Dou Ling Great Snake received the command, and its massive body slid into the scalding magma first. ”Let’s go!”

Yun Xiancheng wrapped his arm around Xiao Yan’s waist, the two exchanged a look, and without further hesitation, they leaped down under the protection of the purple Dou Qi barrier.

Following the trail of the great snake, they leaped together into that churning ocean of magma! ”Splash!”

With a muffled sound, their figures were instantly swallowed by the glowing red magma.

Yun Ziyi, Little Lion, and Qing Lin, who remained on the shore, all held their breath, their gazes fixed tightly on the magma surface that was gradually returning to calm, their hearts filled with worry and anticipation.

The interior of the magma sea was an entirely different world. Thick, scalding lava exuding an aura of destruction pressed in from all directions.

If not for the protection of Yun Ziyi’s powerful Dou Qi barrier, they would likely have been completely crushed by the terrifying high temperature and pressure the moment they entered.

Medicine Lady radiated power, and the Bone Chilling Flame attached itself to the outside of Purple Wing’s Dou Qi barrier, adding a second layer to the shield. Vision was greatly hindered here; looking out, everything was a distorted, heart-palpitating scarlet.

Time seemed to be infinitely stretched in such a stifling and dangerous environment. Every minute, every second, was an ordeal.

All around was a deathly silence, with only the dull and eerie ”gurgling” sound of the magma flowing slowly, and the faint ”humming” sound of the Dou Qi barrier resisting the external pressure.

Yun Xiancheng held Xiao Yan’s hand tightly, the two leaning against each other, silently following the guidance of the great snake ahead, constantly diving deeper into the magma sea.

They didn’t know how long had passed, perhaps an hour, perhaps longer...

Just as they felt that even their souls were about to be assimilated by this endless scarlet and scorching heat, the great snake leading the way suddenly stopped and transmitted a thought that was excited but slightly fearful.

Yun Xiancheng and Xiao Yan’s spirits both lifted, and they hurriedly looked ahead.

They saw that in the depths of the even thicker and deeper-colored magma, a huge, incomparably holy, and flawless cyan lotus was floating there quietly, blooming silently!

This cyan lotus was about a zhang in size, its entire body presenting a gentle, emerald-green color. Its twelve lotus petals were plump and spread out, layered upon one another, emitting a soft and holy cyan halo.

In this violent, destructive magma world, its very existence was a miracle!

That cyan halo seemed to possess the power to purify everything, pushing the surrounding violent magma away for a distance, forming a relatively ”calm” area.

A refreshing, vibrant fragrance even penetrated the Dou Qi barrier, lingering at the tips of their noses. ”The Green Lotus Core Flame. It must be on this Lotus Platform!”

Xiao Yan’s voice trembled with excitement, and her beautiful eyes were filled with irrepressible longing and excitement. She almost immediately wanted to break free from Yun Xiancheng’s hand and rush toward that huge cyan lotus.

However, Yun Xiancheng grabbed her, his gaze scanning the huge cyan lotus sharply. ”Wait, Yaner, look closely.”

Reminded by Yun Xiancheng, Xiao Yan suppressed the excitement in her heart and stared intently.

With this look, the excitement and anticipation on her face instantly froze, as if doused by ice water. She saw that on the Lotus Platform at the very center of the huge cyan lotus... it was empty!

There was none of the Heavenly Flame in the form of cyan flames that should have been there as imagined! There were only a few plump, round lotus seeds emitting a faint cyan light lying there quietly.

The Heavenly Flame... is it actually not here?! How could this be?!

A huge sense of loss instantly engulfed Xiao Yan like a tide. She felt her vision go black, her body swayed, and she nearly lost her footing. All her expectations, all her efforts, all her hopes... in this moment, seemed to have turned into bubbles.

She lowered her head, her shoulders slightly slumped, the light in her eyes quickly fading, and her voice carried undisguised frustration and exhaustion: ”I didn’t expect... in the end... to see a treasure that someone else had already taken at the finish line? This kind of frustration is the strongest.”

Discovering that she had failed at the very moment of imminent success, all previous efforts wasted; although the young girl had guessed that Queen Medusa might have taken it, now that it had actually happened, her heart still felt empty.

Just as Xiao Yan was disheartened, a warm hand gently touched her back, and Yun Xiancheng’s gentle and firm voice rang in her ear. ”Yaner, do not be discouraged.” He gently pulled the dejected young girl into his arms and comforted her softly.

”We know where the Heavenly Flame is, don’t we?” Yun Xiancheng said: ”Needless to say, it must have been taken by Queen Medusa.”

”Then... then what should we do now?” Xiao Yan asked with some confusion. The shattering of her hope left her momentarily at a loss.

”What should we do?” Yun Xiancheng smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with confidence and the light of adventure, ”Isn’t that simple?”

He pinched Xiao Yan’s cheek and said in a relaxed tone: ”We... will just take a trip to the Snake-People Clan’s Holy City in the depths of the desert, won’t we?” Medicine Lady nodded: ”Snake-people are yin-natured and cannot absorb the Heavenly Flame, so there is no need to worry about others getting there first.”

”Then our happy adventure as a married couple has added another chapter, hasn’t it?”

Looking at Yun Xiancheng’s calm and composed appearance, Xiao Yan’s originally sorrowful heart was instantly soothed. ”Right!” ”When I become stronger in the future, I will capture Queen Medusa and make her serve us.” Xiao Yan made a bold statement and then kissed Yun Xiancheng.

Hearing these words, Yun Xiancheng couldn’t help but smile, but didn’t say much. In any case, Queen Medusa was already a target for the harem, so it didn’t make any difference. Yun Xiancheng kissed Xiao Yan back in the magma.

The two kissed more and more intensely, becoming carried away for a moment. Seeing this, Medicine Lady broke out in a cold sweat: ”Stop, stop, stop! This is inside the magma, what do you two think you’re doing!?”

137 Qing Lin’s Decision

When her feet stepped back onto the solid yellow sand, the scorching wind carrying sand grains brushed across her cheeks, and overhead was that familiar, almost cruel, cloudless blue sky.

Qing Lin narrowed her eyes slightly. For a moment, she actually felt that everything before her seemed somewhat unreal, as if in a past life.

The hot, stifling, and perilous environment of the underground magma sea formed a stark contrast with the open, harsh, yet vibrant scene on the surface at this moment.

However, for her, the greatest gain of this trip was not witnessing the wonders of the underground world, nor was it the accidental awakening of the powerful Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, nor was it subduing a Dou Ling-level great snake.

She subconsciously looked at the few people beside her. The male master Yun Xiancheng, who always wore a gentle smile but occasionally revealed an overbearing aura. Sister Xiao Yan, who appeared aloof on the outside but was delicate and kind on the inside. Sister Purple Wing, who looked lazy and charming but was actually powerful and reliable. And the little sister Little Lioness Yun Yan, who was closest to her and always full of vitality...

It was experiencing danger together with them, sharing joy together, and every single thing they experienced together. It was the care they revealed unintentionally, the acceptance they showed without any reservations, and the fact that they never showed a shred of discrimination because of her background...

All of this was like rays of warm sunlight, quietly shining into her heart, which was inferior, sensitive, and shrouded in gloom year-round, allowing her to experience for the first time the joy and comfort called ”companionship.”

This feeling was so strange, yet so... intoxicating. So much so that an unprecedented, bold thought, like a sprout breaking through the soil, quietly sprouted in her heart and grew wildly at an uncontrollable speed.

She didn’t just want to serve by their side as a maid. She developed a hint of ”ambition.” She wanted... to truly become one of them. She wanted to join this ”family” that looked a bit strange but was incomparably warm.

This thought was so strong that it overwhelmed the deep-seated inferiority and fear in her heart. ”Masters... I have a presumptuous request.” Everyone’s gaze fell upon her.

Qing Lin was so nervous that her palms were sweating, but she persisted in saying: ”I know... my status is low... I am just a Servant.” ”But... but during this time together with you masters... I have really felt very, very happy.” ”I want to truly join you... become a member of this family... may I?”

After saying this, she seemed to have used up all her strength, lowered her head deeply again, closed her eyes tightly, and waited for the final ”verdict,” her heart filled with extreme anxiety.

A brief silence. Then— ”That’s great!!”

A crisp cheer broke the silence! Little Lioness Yun Yan was the first to jump up, rushing to Qing Lin like a happy little bird, hugging her tightly, and chirping excitedly: ”I knew it! I knew that little sister Qing Lin would definitely want to stay with us forever!”

She lifted her small face, looked at Qing Lin with her big, sparkling purple eyes, with a hint of small triumph and anticipation, and demanded in a milky voice: ”Hey, hey! Since you are joining our family, from now on you must call me Sister Yun Yan! Did you hear that? Hurry up and call me that!”

Qing Lin was stunned by the sudden enthusiastic hug and the forced ”change of address,” but then a huge warm current surged into her heart, and her eyes instantly turned red. ”Sister... Yun Yan.” She called out softly, with a thick nasal tone.

”Hey! Good girl!” Little Lioness patted her head with satisfaction. ”Silly girl, what silly things are you saying.”

Xiao Yan also walked over, with a gentle smile on her face. She reached out and gently wiped the tears from the corners of Qing Lin’s eyes. ”From the moment you came to serve us, you were already a member of our family; why do you need to talk about joining?”

She took out several exquisite jade bottles from her storage ring and stuffed them into Qing Lin’s hands without question: ”These are medicinal pills I usually refine that are suitable for your current stage of cultivation; take them. From now on, we are true sisters, and your sisters will also help you with your cultivation.”

”Sister Xiao Yan.” Qing Lin looked at the medicinal pills in her hand, which emitted a rich medicinal fragrance, and felt them to be heavy, her heart filled with even more gratitude. ”From now on, with your sisters protecting you, don’t belittle yourself anymore.”

Yun Ziyi also walked up slowly. She reached out and gently rubbed Qing Lin’s soft green hair, her movements carrying a kind of elder-like affection and comfort.