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

378: Section 378He paused, his tone carrying a hint of natural dominance and deep affection.

”A teacher for a day, a mother for a lifetime. In my heart, Master will always be the most important person whom I must honor and protect with all my heart. This will never change, no matter how high my cultivation reaches.”

These words were like a precision key, instantly unlocking the final latch in Yun Yun’s heart. The bit of disappointment born from a powerhouse’s pride vanished before the phrase ’mother for a lifetime.’

It dissipated instantly, replaced by a surging, even richer sense of maternity and love. ”You... bad boy...”

Yun Yun’s cheeks turned so red they looked as if they might bleed. She buried her face deep in Yun Xiancheng’s chest, murmuring a soft reproach, but her heart was already as sweet as honey.

This redefined, more forbidden, and more thrilling relationship;

It allowed her to completely cast off her melancholy, turning it into a more proactive and passionate desire. As a result, for the next three days and nights, Yun Xiancheng’s room...

...became the battlefield where this noble and elegant Sect Leader of the Cloud Mist Sect vented her long-accumulated longing and love. On the morning of the fifth day after his breakthrough, when Yun Xiancheng finally temporarily escaped from Yun Yun’s gentle demands...

...and arrived in the courtyard feeling refreshed, an elegant and charming figure was already waiting. It was Xuan Yi.

”My dear grandson, congratulations!”

Xuan Yi beamed from ear to ear. She took Yun Xiancheng’s hand, looking him over. The satisfaction and affection in her eyes were almost tangible. ”As expected of Chaner’s child, reaching Dou Zun so quickly! Grandma is proud of you!”

Yun Xiancheng replied with a smile, ”Thank you for the praise, Grandma. It’s all thanks to Master’s guidance.” ”Come, this is the celebratory gift Grandma prepared for you!”

Xuan Yi took an exquisite jade box from her storage ring and handed it to him.

”I know you’ve just broken through and your foundation still needs to be stabilized. There are three Peiyuan Pills inside; please take them.”

”This is too precious, Grandma,” Yun Xiancheng demurred. ”Why be so formal with Grandma!”

Xuan Yi stuffed the jade box into his arms and then naturally pulled him to sit on a stone bench in the courtyard.

She then had him sit in her lap, her arms wrapping around his strong waist. ”Let Grandma give you a good hug.”

Xuan Yi rested her chin lightly on his shoulder, her nose filled with the pleasant, masculine scent of him. A satisfied and happy smile appeared on her face.

”My dear grandson has grown up and become stronger. In the future... you’ll be able to protect yourself better, and... protect Grandma too.” Her voice was soft and gentle, with a faint hint of reliance and coquettishness.

Yun Xiancheng felt the incredible softness and elasticity coming from the mature and plump body behind him, and his body involuntarily reacted.

He knew that his dear grandma was probably about to start being improper again. [Deleted]

”dear grandson, look, it’s very happy to see Grandma too.”

Xuan Yi’s breathing became a bit hurried, her warm breath puffing against his ear, bringing waves of numbing itchiness. The two snuggled intimately in the morning courtyard.

However, this time, as the intimate actions grew deeper, the elegance of the courtyard could no longer satisfy the surging love in Xuan Yi’s heart. ”dear grandson,”

Xuan Yi’s voice carried a hint of uncontrollable charm.

”Accompany Grandma... back to the room, okay? Grandma... wants to give you a more special gift.”

When the two returned to the bedroom filled with Xuan Yi’s unique fragrance, the air was already thick with an ambiguous atmosphere called desire. The door was softly closed, cutting off everything from the outside.

Xuan Yi pushed Yun Xiancheng onto the soft bed. Those beautiful eyes, which usually held affection and gentleness, were now shimmering with moisture and overflowing with charm.

She slowly, piece by piece, shed her cyan dress, like peeling a ripe peach. [Deleted]

”dear grandson... Grandma’s gift... do you like it?”

Her voice was already panting, filled with thick, inseparable desire. [Deleted]

He knew the time... was ripe.

He no longer passively endured but took control. He looked at her face, which became even more beautiful and moving due to her passion. [Deleted]

”Puh-oh—!”

Accompanied by a soft sound like tearing silk,

And Xuan Yi’s uncontrollable groan, which carried a bit of pain but mostly satisfaction, the invisible barrier that had hindered her for hundreds of years was forcefully pierced!

Xuan Yi’s well-maintained, long, beautiful legs instantly tensed, her delicate toes curling together.

An unprecedented sense of tearing and fullness exploded in the deepest part of her body at the same time, making her mind go blank. [Deleted]

The winter plum that hadn’t bloomed for hundreds of years finally welcomed its blossoming at this moment. The fallen red stained the white sheets, blooming into a poignantly beautiful and resolute flower. And this blooming plum, from now on, would be for him alone to admire.

469 The Pill Gathering Without the Participation of the Old Fellows

On the opening day of the Pill Gathering, as the morning light was faint, the entire Holy Pill City had already awoken from its slumber, plunging into a boiling ocean of activity.

Countless figures, like carp crossing a river, surged from all directions of the city toward the magnificent plaza in the center, which could accommodate hundreds of thousands. In the sky, colors shimmered as various flying Dou Techniques and flying magical beasts wove into a spectacular tableau.

Everyone’s face was brimming with uncontrollable excitement and anticipation. After all, this was not just a gathering for Alchemists.

It was one of the top events in the entire Central Plains, and even the entire Fighting Qi Continent. On the top level of the plaza, inside a private room with an excellent view and elegant decor,

The atmosphere was completely different from the clamor outside, appearing relaxed and pleasant. Yun Xiancheng leaned lazily on a soft beast-skin couch.

Beside him were the three peerless beauties already familiar with such scenes: Yun Yun, Cai Lin, and Wind Idle.

They were either savoring fragrant tea or looking down at the sea of people with interest, their expressions composed, showing the calmness of those in high positions.

Xuan Yi, like the most affectionate elder, was smilingly peeling a translucent purple jade grape for Yun Xiancheng, personally feeding it to him. ”Come, dear grandson, try this. It was specifically watered with morning dew; it’s the sweetest.”

Xuan Yi’s voice was so gentle it could practically drip water. ”Thank you, Grandma.”

Yun Xiancheng took it in his mouth, enjoying this misplaced yet warm sweetness.

On the other side, a group of young girls including Nalan Yanran, Xiao Yi Xian, and Tang Huo’er sat together.

They were chirping and discussing the contestants below, occasionally letting out bursts of silver-bell-like laughter.

As the main protagonists of this competition, Xiao Yan, Cao Ying, and Dan Chen had already entered the contestant area below, waiting for the start of the competition under the gaze of thousands.

”Dong—!”

A melodious and ancient bell chime spread from the top of the Pill Tower, instantly suppressing all the noise in the plaza. An elder of the Pill Tower, wearing an Alchemist’s robe, walked slowly to the high platform in the center of the plaza and announced loudly:

”The auspicious hour has arrived! I announce that this session’s Pill Gathering has officially begun! The first stage, the Illusion Stage, all participants, enter the formation!”

As the voice fell, countless profound runes suddenly lit up on the giant stone platform in the center of the plaza, forming a massive illusion array that covered the entire arena.

After a brief commotion, several thousand participating Alchemists sat cross-legged, closed their eyes to concentrate, and probed their soul power into the formation. Inside the private room, Nalan Yanran pointed at the image clearly presented in the water mirror below and said:

”Look, Xiao Yan is so amazing! It hasn’t even been the time it takes for an incense stick to burn since it started, and she’s already almost at the end of the illusion.” Everyone looked in the direction she pointed, and sure enough.

Within the light screen representing the illusion trial, Xiao Yan’s slender figure in a black dress,

walked with a steady pace and a calm expression, as if taking a leisurely stroll, easily passing through layers of illusory scenes constructed by soul power, leaving all other participants far behind.

Her powerful soul strength, along with the character tempered by the fusion of three types of Heavenly Flames that far exceeded ordinary people, made this Illusion Stage—which was enough to eliminate ninety percent of Alchemists—nothing more than a relaxed post-meal walk for her.

”Yes, this girl Xiao Yan indeed has a resilient character.” Xuan Yi nodded in approval.

”It seems with her, Ying’er, and Chen’er here, the top three spots of this Pill Gathering are likely to be swept by our own people.”

As expected, shortly after Xiao Yan walked out of the illusion array with ease, Cao Ying and Dan Chen also opened their eyes almost simultaneously, successfully passing the first trial.

The performance of these three was like three brilliant stars, making the other so-called geniuses competing alongside them appear dim and lackluster, reduced entirely to mere background foliage.

”The first trial is over! Congratulations to those who passed!” an Elder on the high platform announced loudly.

”Next is the second trial—the Pill World Herb Hunt! Everyone, please use your identity tokens to enter the Spatial Gate!”

Following his guidance, the space above the square distorted, and a huge, deep Spatial Gate slowly opened. Behind the gate, a verdant world full of vitality was faintly visible.

”The Pill World is a space created by a Dou Sheng expert of our Pill Tower. Within it grow countless natural treasures that are hard to find in the outside world,” the Elder’s voice echoed over the square.

”Your task is to enter and find the specified medicinal herbs according to the requirements of the medicinal list in your hands. Only by gathering all the herbs can you exchange them for a Spatial Stone at the exit, leave the Pill World, and participate in the final battle! Remember, within the Pill World, there is only one rule—and that is, there are no rules!”

”No rules?”

Hearing those four words, Tang Huo’er blinked in the private booth and asked curiously,

”Senior Xuan Yi, what does that mean? Does it mean... people can rob each other inside?” Xuan Yi took a sip of tea and smiled faintly.

”Of course. The Pill Gathering has never tested just alchemy skills, but also wit, tactics, and strength. In an independent space like the Pill World, killing for treasure is a perfectly normal occurrence. Therefore, this second trial can also be called the Hunting Round.”

”Wow, then isn’t it very dangerous?”

Tang Huo’er stuck out her tongue. ”Dangerous?”

On the side, Feng Qing’er gave a disdainful snort. She looked at Xiao Yan, who was preparing to enter the Pill World below, her eyes full of confidence.

”You should see who’s going in. The ones who should be worried are those blind, unlucky bastards.” And indeed, it was just as she expected.

After entering the Pill World, Xiao Yan quickly split up from Cao Ying and Dan Chen.

Relying on her keen perception of medicinal herbs and using three types of Heavenly Flames to clear the path, her process of finding herbs was incredibly smooth. However, just as she picked the last rare herb on the list, several cold auras surrounded her. ”Hehe, little girl of the Xiao Family, we meet again. Leave the herbs and your life behind!”

The leader was none other than the representative of the Profound Nether Sect, Chen Xian, who had been severely humiliated by Xiao Yan during the Alchemist assessment.

He looked at Xiao Yan with a sneer, as if he could already see her miserable appearance as she knelt and begged for mercy. ”Profound Nether Sect?”

Xiao Yan didn’t even lift her eyelids; she simply swept a calm gaze over them as if looking at dead men.

”A bunch of defeated losers dare to bark in front of me? Get lost.” ”You’re looking for death!”

Chen Xian was completely enraged by her contemptuous attitude. With a command, several disciples of the Profound Nether Sect attacked simultaneously.

Several cold Dou Qi ribbons shot from all directions, sealing off all of Xiao Yan’s escape routes. However, at the very moment those attacks were about to land,

A surge of Dou Qi, far more terrifying and scorching than theirs, erupted from Xiao Yan’s petite body like an awakening volcano!

The terrifying pressure of a Seven-Star Dou Zong instantly crushed those Dou Qi ribbons to pieces! ”What?! A... Seven-Star Dou Zong?!”

The sneer on Chen Xian’s face froze instantly, replaced by endless shock and fear. ”This... how is this possible?! You—”

Before he could finish his sentence, a brilliant three-colored Fire Lotus rapidly expanded in his pupils, which were dilated from extreme fear. ”Boom—!”

Accompanied by an earth-shattering explosion, the entire valley trembled violently in the wake of the terrifying blast.

When the dust cleared, only a bottomless crater remained, along with... a few charred fragments of clothing.

The group from the Profound Nether Sect, along with their souls, had been completely evaporated under this domineering strike, leaving not even a corpse. ”Hmph, a bunch of fools who don’t know the height of the heavens.”

Xiao Yan withdrew her jade-like hand, brushed off non-existent dust from her clothes, and leisurely walked toward the exit as if she had just swatted an annoying fly.

Seeing this, Nalan Yanran rested her chin on her hand and sighed somewhat resentfully.

”Speaking of which, it’s really strange. Haven’t you noticed? Every time Xiao Yan goes out alone, she always runs into these blind fools and puts on a brilliant show of face-slapping. But why... why is it that every time we’re with Senior Brother, everyone we meet is so respectful that no one even speaks loudly? It leaves us with no chance to show off at all.”

Her complaint, which carried a hint of acting spoiled, immediately drew a chorus of agreement from the other women.

Hearing this, Yun Xiancheng only smiled helplessly and was about to say something. However, at that moment, a sudden change occurred!

The cloudless, clear sky above Holy Pill City was abruptly torn open by an irresistible force, creating a massive spatial rift!

From within the rift, golden light shone brilliantly and celestial music drifted out.

A supreme, noble aura that seemed to come from the ancient primordial era poured down like a heavenly river, instantly enveloping the entire city! In the face of this aura, whether they were ordinary citizens or Dou Zun powerhouses,

All felt their souls trembling uncontrollably. An awe and submission rooted in the very level of their existence welled up from the depths of their hearts, making them want to kneel and worship involuntarily!

”What... what is that?!”

”Heavens! Someone... someone has directly torn through the spatial barriers of Holy Pill City!”

”Such... such a terrifying pressure! Could this be... the arrival of a Dou Sheng expert?!”

The noisy square below instantly fell into a dead silence, followed by bursts of panicked uproar. Everyone looked up in shock at the golden, radiant spatial rift, their hearts pounding wildly.

Under the gaze of countless shocked, terrified, and reverent eyes, a magnificent carriage pulled by nine flood dragons—each with the aura of a peak Dou Zun—and crafted entirely from gold and divine jade, slowly emerged from the spatial rift.

Upon the carriage, the beaded curtains swayed gently, and a young woman dressed in a magnificent imperial robe sat within. Her temperament was elegant and transcendent, and her beauty was breathtaking. It was Xiao Xun Er, or rather, Gu Xun’er!

By now, she had long since shed the innocence she had at Jia Nan Academy, replaced by an innate grace and majesty that looked down upon the world. Her face bore no expression, her demeanor solemn to the extreme.

Those golden eyes, which should have been as gentle as water, were now like two brilliant suns, filled with majesty as they slowly scanned the masses below. However, when her gaze passed over the independent private booth at the top of the Pill Tower, that cold expression showed a very subtle ripple.

Deep within her eyes, a thick, long-accumulated longing and love flashed by like a bursting flood.

But she still forcibly suppressed that impulse and locked her gaze onto the figure that haunted her dreams. ”The Gu Clan is conducting business; bystanders, withdraw!”

Two guards, also dressed in golden armor and possessing unfathomable auras, stepped out from both sides of the carriage, their voices like booming bells echoing through the clouds.

The entire Holy Pill City fell completely silent at the words ”Gu Clan.” Everyone’s faces showed expressions of fanaticism and awe.

Xiao Xun Er slowly stood up from the carriage. Her voice, cold and majestic, was carried through her vast Dou Qi to every corner of Holy Pill City, reaching everyone’s ears.

”By order of my Clan Leader, at this Pill Gathering ceremony, I announce a matter to the Central Plains and the entire Fighting Qi Continent.”

She paused, took a deep breath, and then, in an unprecedentedly solemn tone, announced word by word:

”Yun Xiancheng of the Cloud Mist Sect is exceptionally talented and possesses both virtue and merit. Having been recognized by my Gu Clan, he is hereby established as—the Young Dou Di selected by our clan for this era!”

The moment her voice fell, the entire world seemed to stand still for an instant!