Xiao Buy Dian placed his hand on the opponent’s ivory-like arm, executed a powerful back suplex, and with blazing glyphs erupting around them, slammed her down into the ground with a tremendous roar, sending dirt and stone flying in all directions. At the same time, radiant light burst from his palm, and golden glyphs rained down like a heavy downpour, attempting to suppress and seal the young girl in purple. With a “buzz,” a glowing barrier rose; the earring on the young girl in purple emitted light, enveloping her, and swiftly carried her away, narrowly escaping the attack.
“Young one, cease at once!” The elder once again closed in, engaging the unruly child in combat. While battling the child, Xiao Buy Dian constantly searched for weaknesses. The elder wore a pair of protective bracers, fearsome even amidst the oppressive rules of this land.
“Stop! I have something important to say—I can offer you a grand chance at fortune,” the elder spoke gravely, exuding an invisible, commanding aura.
“Hmph, trying to mystify me. Just say what you must,” Xiao Buy Dian replied nonchalantly, unfazed by the elder’s pressure. In this realm, he who opens the tenth cave Heaven reigned supreme, and he naturally did not trust the elder. The young girl in purple had been hunting him since their encounters in Bai Duan Mountain; there was no way she had suddenly turned friend to offer him a great opportunity.
“Do you doubt me?” the elder rumbled, his voice echoing like thunder.
“You granddaughter hates me to death; every time she sees me, she wants a piece of me! Would she bring you here to offer me fortune?” Xiao Buy Dian mocked with a scornful glance.
“Foolish child!” the elder reddened with anger; it had been many years since he had faced such disdain.
“Boom!” Inattentive for a moment, he was struck again and sent flying, crashing through a stone mountain, shattering it into rubble and sending debris flying through the air.
“Speak! What do you want with me? Just don’t bring up the Bronze Treasure Book,” shouted the energetic child as he charged again.
In his mind, this was clearly an enemy, no possible great opportunity awaited. He would not be fooled, nor would he naively believe the girl clad in purple might suddenly change, harboring kind feelings for him.
“Grandfather!” the girl in purple cried out in alarm, rushing into the rubble, fearing the elder had been gravely wounded, while her frustration swelled. She wanted to pummel Xiao Buy Dian, but she knew she lacked the power to win.
Who was her grandfather? His true form alone could shake the entire great wilderness. Now, to be thrown by this unruly child was almost unbelievable.
“Are you trying to get my Bronze Treasure Book?” Xiao Buy Dian taunted, charging again.
He knew full well that the girl in purple had always aimed to defeat him, impossible to suddenly reconcile. If not for his powerful body that allowed him to fight up close, he would have been eliminated by treasure arts in Bai Duan Mountain already.
From the start, the purple-clad girl had been seeking revenge, so how could she change so suddenly? Especially now that she had summoned such a fierce beast—this definitely warranted caution.
Thus, Xiao Buy Dian was not moved, continuing his fierce assault. An angry dragon had targeted him, only to be subdued and boiled down to soup.
Even if the elder planned to trick him, it wouldn’t matter, for he trusted his own strength. He was confident of his invincibility; even if the elder brought in a god, he would not fear.
“Boom!” The treasure art of Saber-Toothed Lion was invoked, erupting with storms of wind and thunder, and terrifying violet-gold symbols overwhelmed the area, sending the elder flying once more.
Without those protective bracers, the elder would surely have been torn asunder, no match for Xiao Buy Dian, who was the young master of supreme caves, capable of dominating all enemies in this realm.
“Alright, I admit I intended to subdue you, but upon hearing of your breakthrough to the tenth cave Heaven, I’ve reconsidered,” the elder finally confessed, having endured enough, lest this mischievous child never let him be.
“I want to ask—Are you a god?” To the elder’s surprise, Xiao Buy Dian shifted topics abruptly, showing more interest in this.
“Why ask that?” the elder questioned, surprised.
“I hope you are; wouldn’t that make our fight more exciting? Beating down someone called a god,” Xiao Buy Dian laughed with gleeful mischief.
The elder’s face darkened immediately. “Don’t even dream of it!” Today’s battle was humiliating enough. As a mighty ancient figure transcending the world, battling with a devilish child was not something he could share without losing face.
“Boom!” Xiao Buy Dian struck out again, his thunderous blow leaving the elder scorched and his hair standing straight with shock, very much disheveled.
“You really dare to strike!” the elder raged, his authoritative aura returning.
“Why not? You’re here to defend your granddaughter, trying to subdue me; we are enemies,” Xiao Buy Dian casually replied.
“What about my identity in the real world?”
“What’s there to fear? I’ve opened the tenth cave Heaven—am I less than you all?” Xiao Buy Dian sneered, implying he had his own background.
With that, everyone was shaken, their hearts pounding heavily. Many had already suspected that this individual’s origins were no simple matter, entering Bu Tian Ge merely for training. Now he openly declared such words, shocking many. Especially considering his earlier assault on the elder, it became even more credible.
At this moment, many people’s hair stood on edge, chilled with fear, especially representatives of opposing factions who were startled, realizing they needed to reassess.
“Boom!” Xiao Buy Dian unleashed all ten Caves Heaven simultaneously, resembling an erupting volcanic range. Waves of “lava” surged forth, enveloping him in blinding brilliance as he replenished his energy and prepared to fight again.
The crowd was horrified; he had indeed opened ten cave heavens, and now that it had been confirmed, it caused quite a stir.
“Could he be the descendant of a god?” Many people started to doubt their confidence. Observing his actions and witnessing his might, they realized he must have spoken truthfully.
The elder lunged forward and blocked Xiao Buy Dian, engaging in combat while speaking, “What I have to discuss with you is extremely crucial—it cannot be spoken aloud here; we must find a quiet place to talk.”
“Give me one bracer, not a pair,” the unruly child bargained, showing no fear for the presence hailing from the ancient sacred mountains.
The more he said such things, the more astonished people felt about his audacious origins.
“I wish to discuss—the treasure arts of the Ten Fierce Beasts of Antiquity, which outshine these weapons by countless measures!” the elder whispered.
Xiao Buy Dian suddenly stopped, his eyes wide open, finally caught by the elder’s words, which stirred his deepest desires.
The dragon was sprawled on the ground, its scales shining, unconscious. Xiao Buy Dian approached and sat heavily upon it. This sight made everyone shudder in disbelief.
That was a pure-blooded living being, reduced to being sat upon like that. Truly astonishing.
“Smells good!” Xiao Buy Dian exclaimed, picking up the pot of broth, crystal clear, and drinking it down, even eating a few pieces of the dragon meat, finding it incredibly delicious.
The elder approached, sighing inwardly; he had truly grown old. The actions of this little child astounded him.
Truly fierce, no wonder he had proclaimed that his granddaughter should be sent to guard this child’s village. Compared to that, it seemed fortunate for this little dragon to have been so unlucky instead.
“I suggest you let it go; I can intervene so it won’t hold a grudge,” the elder said.
“First, get your granddaughter to stop holding grudges against me; she keeps forcing me into wrestling matches,” Xiao Buy Dian shrugged helplessly.
The girl in purple, ethereal and pure, hearing this, wanted to bite him. Who desired to wrestle with you?
“It’s always you provoking me!”
“Nonsense! If not for your constant pursuit and attacks every time we meet, why would I be forced into wrestling with you?” Xiao Buy Dian argued.
“Enough, let’s lay this matter aside for now,” the elder declared.
“You’re from which race, exactly? Are you a fierce beast? Not considering joining me?” Xiao Buy Dian looked at the girl in purple, hopeful.
Instantly, a chilling, frigid aura filled the air.
“Hey, old man, she wants to fight me again,” Xiao Buy Dian called out.
The elder was at a loss. His granddaughter and this mischievous child really were incompatible.
Finally, this matter was set aside, and the elder opened his mouth, “You like this pair of bracers? If you’re willing to trade for the Bronze Treasure Book, I could give you one.”
“No need for a trade; I figure I can just take it!” Xiao Buy Dian declared boldly, indicating his suspicions that this old man was indeed after his Treasure Book all along. He must have appeared not only to subdue him but also for that very purpose.
Seeing an imminent clash, the elder hurriedly stopped, feeling deeply frustrated. He, a revered figure commanding the great wilderness, had been quelled by the ferocity of a child.
“Very well, then let’s speak about the matters of the Ten Fierce Beasts of Antiquity,” the elder slowly began.
In the ancient sacred mountains, someone discovered the inscriptions of a god, stating that in the coastal areas of this desolate realm, there was a lost nest of the Kunpeng, rumored to possibly contain a long-lost world-shaking art.
“What?” Xiao Buy Dian exclaimed in surprise, his heart pounding. This was exactly the treasure art he desperately needed. He had been following this very path all along.
“Would you really come looking for me for such good news?” Soon showing contempt, he doubted the old man’s intentions, suspecting a ploy.
The elder was taken aback. Once again, the mischievous child had looked at him with disdain—how many times had this happened today? It had been many years since he had been treated like this.
It is a restricted area with many requirements, only those who have entered the Transforming Spirit Realm can access it, and someone must open the ten cave heavens to create the path,” the elder explained.
The unruly child looked at him even more disdainfully, almost ready to attack again.
This old fellow was no good, wanting him to be the vanguard, only to be killed in the end. Was there any hope of survival?
“Fear not, this time we seek the great divine ability together; we won’t turn on each other. There are others involved as well; we need you to demonstrate your ten cave heavens power there.”
Xiao Buy Dian was at the peak of the Cave Heaven Realm, the next great stage he faced was—Transforming Spirit.
“Do you really believe your own words?” Xiao Buy Dian sneered, even though he was on the verge of entering the Transforming Spirit Realm, he still could not hope to face this ancient elder face-to-face.
“Indeed I do; I’ll swear a curse, should I take your life, it shall come to pass,” the elder declared, as they indeed needed someone with ten cave heavens to open the passage. Ancient curses were extremely mysterious; once afflicted, they were hard to erase. Xiao Buy Dian had once incurred the wrath of Ghost Lord and had to embark on a vow in Bai Duan Mountain to break it. Still, the unruly child remained skeptical, not believing the elder had such goodwill or righteousness, suspecting he would be eliminated the moment the path opened.
“I think you’ll be more reliable watching the village gate with me,” Xiao Buy Dian said to the girl in purple.
Instantly, the atmosphere became tense again, nearly sparking another battle. The unruly child was unfazed, staring down the girl in purple and glaring angrily at the elder.
“Please believe my words. With the death of the Kunpeng, if the world-shaking art still exists, it can only be found in that sea. I come with sincerity, not to harm,” the elder spoke.
The emergence of the Kunpeng’s treasure art would definitely shake the world, drawing even the fiercest ancient beasts to compete for it, but the Kunpeng had set up restrictions, preventing their entry.
Xiao Buy Dian feigned indifference, but at heart, he was greatly tempted. He was currently on this path. If he managed to observe the true Kunpeng divine art, he would surely integrate and understand it.
Thus, the elder persuaded persistently for an entire half-day, but Xiao Buy Dian’s expression remained uncertain, never fully agreeing.
He wanted to go, but more so, he wanted to beat this old fool.
The elder, aware of his path, was trying to exploit it by tempting him to go, clearly aiming to unsettle him. Yet going would likely mean his end.
“Old man, I know you are up to no good. You want me to open the divine gate for you, then use me as an outlet for your anger—a two-fold victory,” Xiao Buy Dian accused.
“You misunderstand, young one. How would I involve myself in your generation’s squabbles? Those are trifles; best to let them go with a smile,” the elder replied.
“You hail from the ancient sacred mountains… help me find two people. If you can, I’ll consider,” Xiao Buy Dian suddenly said, thinking of his parents. They had gone to the sacred mountains to collect sacred herbs for him long ago but had never returned. Thinking of this, his eyes turned red.
“Who exactly are they?” Seeing an opening, the elder eagerly asked.
“When I decide, you can wait here first,” Xiao Buy Dian stood up, speeding off without a second thought, even the dragon he left behind.
“The desolate land will soon be in turmoil. If we do not seize this world-shaking art now, there will be no chance for future stability. Young one, you must consider well,” the elder conveyed his voice behind him, unheard by others.
“Wait here for me!” Xiao Buy Dian replied. Passing by Huo Ling’er, he paused, “Big guy, thank you. I’ll repay you in the future.”
He knew that the Fire Emperor had sent his army out partly out of admiration, and surely also due to Huo Ling’ers efforts. Having once worked together in Bai Duan Mountain, she had likely spoken up for him.
Huo Ling’er wouldn’t accept praise, “You’re the big guy, your whole family is the big guy!” she shouted furiously.
Xiao Buy Dian darted off at top speed. The crowd, startled, hastily stepped aside, not daring to impede him. This child had dared to fight a supreme being from the ancient sacred mountains, fearlessly undertaking anything.
Xiao Buy Dian rushed rapidly through a golden corridor back to the initial domain. Then, he opened another passageway, entering the chaotic ruins to meet the willow tree rooted in empty space.
“Willow God, I have learned of the Kunpeng’s nest from antiquity,” he quickly explained, wanting to ask if, should he go, the Willow God could rescue him when the time came.
To be honest, he had no faith in the elder or any other supreme life forms, even if they had made promises and sworn curses. His only hope lay with the Willow God. If the Willow God accompanied him, opening a path would ease his concerns.
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