15: Battle of Danta (Part 1)

The spatial passage shook violently, and Xiao Yan and his group forcibly broke through the spatial blockade set up by the Soul Hall, finally arriving at the outskirts of the Dan Tower.

The sight before them made everyone's breath catch—

The once majestic Dan Tower was now enveloped in black mist, with hundreds of Soul Hall powerhouses forming a large array, continuously bombarding the Dan Tower's defensive barrier.

Further away, the Disciples of the Ice River Valley controlled the sky-filling ice and snow, transforming the entire area into an extremely cold Hell.

"The situation is worse than imagined."

Elder Chi Huo's expression was solemn, "The Soul Hall has deployed at least three Celestial Venerables, and the Ice River Valley Master is personally overseeing it."

In Xiao Yan's eyes, a green flame flickered: "My teacher is still inside, we must Breakthrough."

Xiao Bing carefully observed the battle, then suddenly pointed to the east side of the Dan Tower: "The defense there is the weakest, we'll Breakthrough from there."

"Wait."

Han Yue pulled Xiao Bing, "The people of the Ice River Valley are very sensitive to ice-type Dou Qi, you'll be exposed the moment you make a move."

Xiao Bing pondered for a moment, then took out a crimson Medicinal Pill from his storage ring: "This is the 'Fire Spirit Pill' from the Burning Flame Valley, it can temporarily change the attribute of Dou Qi."

After taking the Medicinal Pill, Xiao Bing's body, which was surrounded by Lightning, actually turned crimson, appearing no different from fire-attribute at first glance.

"Good, act according to the plan."

Xiao Yan nodded, "Elder Chi Huo will lead people in a frontal feint, and Xiao Yan and Xiao Bing will break in from the side."

With the plan decided, everyone immediately split up.

Elder Chi Huo let out a loud laugh, leading the Burning Flame Valley powerhouses to charge from the front: "You scumbags of the Soul Hall, the Burning Flame Valley is here to meet you!"

The Soul Hall's formation immediately stirred, and several Dou Emperors went to meet them.

Taking this opportunity, Xiao Yan and his group quietly circled to the east side.

"Stop."

Xiao Bing suddenly raised his hand, signaling everyone to hide.

At the east entrance, two black-robed figures were patrolling, with the Soul Hall's unique skull emblem embroidered on their chests.

"Two five-star Dou Emperors."

Xiao Yan whispered, "We must deal with them silently."

Xiao Bing looked at Han Yue, who understood, and her Moonlight Longsword quietly appeared in her hand.

Hu Jia, on the other hand, outflanked from the other side, with a pair of crimson short blades in her hands.

"Move!"

Xiao Bing moved like lightning, instantly appearing behind one of the black-robed figures, his crimson Lightning wrapped around his palm, directly piercing through the opponent's heart!

The other person was about to warn, but was stabbed through the throat by Han Yue's Moonlight Longsword, while Hu Jia's short blades precisely severed the tendons in his wrist.

The entire process took no more than three breaths, without a single sound.

"Go!"

Everyone quickly passed through the east entrance.

The interior of the Dan Tower was a mess, with traces of battle everywhere.

Xiao Yan followed his Soul perception, leading everyone to rush towards the top floor.

Suddenly, Xiao Bing abruptly pulled Xiao Yan: "Be careful!"

A dark chain shot out from the shadows, brushing past Xiao Yan's nose!

"Tsk tsk, not a bad reaction."

A withered old man walked out of the shadows, holding a Soul Lock, "I didn't expect you to actually break in."

"Soul Hall's Third Celestial Venerable, Gu You!"

Xiao Yan's pupils constricted, "Seven-star Dou Zong!"

Gu You smiled sinisterly: "Since you recognize this old man, you should know..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Bing suddenly attacked!

Crimson Lightning transformed into a giant palm and struck down, forcing Gu You back several steps.

"Flame Brother, go find Senior Yao Chen! Leave this to me!"

Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment, then nodded heavily: "Hold on!"

With that, he continued to rush upwards with Han Yue and the others.

Gu You was furious: "Trying to leave?"

He swung the Soul Lock, intending to stop them, but was intercepted by Xiao Bing's three-colored Lightning.

"Old dog, your opponent is me."

Xiao Bing said coldly, the crimson disguise on his body gradually faded, revealing his original blue-black Lightning.

Gu You was startled at first, then overjoyed: "So it's you! The kid Mu Gu mentioned who possesses multiple Spiritual Thunder!"

He stared greedily at Xiao Bing, "If I bring you back, the Hall Master will surely reward me handsomely!"

"That depends on whether you have the ability."

Xiao Bing formed hand seals, and three Spiritual Thunder circled around his body, "Ice Lightning Tribulation: Three Extremes Transformation!"

Gu You dared not be careless, his seven-star Dou Zong Aura completely erupted: "Soul Lock Heavenly Net!"

Countless dark chains shot out from the Void Realm, clashing fiercely with the three-colored Lightning!

The entire eastern wing of the Dan Tower shook violently under this impact, and huge cracks appeared in the walls!

"Boom!"

After one hard clash, Xiao Bing was forced back more than ten steps, a trace of blood overflowing from the corner of his mouth.

Although Gu You had the upper hand, most of his Soul Lock was also shattered by the Spiritual Thunder.

"Kid, surrender obediently!"

Gu You shouted, "Otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?"

Xiao Bing wiped away the blood, then suddenly revealed a strange smile, "Do you think I'm fighting you alone?"

Gu You was stunned, then his expression drastically changed!

A moonlight sword beam struck from behind, directly piercing through his shoulder!

"What?!"

Gu You turned around in a hurry, only to see Han Yue had appeared behind him at some point, his blood still dripping from the Moonlight Longsword.

"Moonlight Sword Art: Frost Sky!"

Han Yue gave Gu You no chance to breathe, her sword moves were like a continuous tide.

At the same time, Xiao Bing's three-colored Lightning condensed again: "Old dog, look over here!"

With Lightning in front and sword light behind, Gu You roared, forcibly shaking off the two: "How dare a mere Dou Emperor ambush this old man!"

He was about to deliver a killing blow, when suddenly a loud bang came from above his head!

The entire top of the Dan Tower was pierced by a green pillar of fire, followed by Xiao Yan's angry roar:

"Soul Hall! You are courting death!"

Gu You's expression changed drastically: "This Aura... Yao Chen has revived?!"

Taking advantage of his Divided Soul, Xiao Bing and Han Yue simultaneously launched their strongest attacks!

"Ice Lightning Tribulation: Three Extremes Annihilation!"

"Moonlight Heavenly Fall!"

The two forces perfectly merged, transforming into a blue-silver intertwined beam of light, directly striking Gu You's chest!

"Pfft—"

Gu You spat out a large mouthful of black blood, his Aura instantly weakened.

He glared at the two with resentment, then tore open space and fled.

"Can't catch up."

Xiao Bing stopped Han Yue, who wanted to pursue, "Let's go check on Flame Brother first."

When the two arrived at the top floor, the battle had already ended.

Xiao Yan was supporting a white-haired old man, who was none other than the revived Yao Chen!

Around them lay more than a dozen corpses of Soul Hall powerhouses.

"Teacher, are you alright?"

Xiao Yan asked with concern.

Yao Chen waved his hand: "Thanks to your timely arrival."

He looked at Xiao Bing, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, "This is..."

"Xiao Bing, my brother."

Xiao Yan introduced proudly, "He also has Dou Zong strength now!"

Yao Chen nodded with satisfaction: "Good, good!"

Suddenly, the entire Dan Tower shook violently!

A thunderous explosion came from outside.

"Not good!"

Yao Chen's expression changed, "The Soul Hall has started a full-scale assault!"

Everyone rushed to the window, only to see that the defensive barrier around the Dan Tower had been shattered, and dense Soul Hall powerhouses were surging in like a tide.

Even more terrifying, three figures were suspended in the sky—

"The Soul Hall's Grand Celestial Venerable, Second Celestial Venerable... and the Ice River Valley Master!"

Yao Chen said in a deep voice, "Three high-level Dou Zongs!"

Xiao Yan gripped his Heavy Xuan Ruler: "Teacher, you've just revived, your strength hasn't recovered yet..."

"Foolish boy, your teacher isn't that fragile yet."

Yao Chen patted Xiao Yan's shoulder, "However, I do need a helper."

He looked at Xiao Bing: "Little fellow, I heard you have three kinds of Spiritual Thunder?"

Xiao Bing nodded: "Mist Lightning of Extreme Cold, Core Lightning of the Earth's Core, Heavenly Frost Thunder."

Yao Chen's eyes lit up: "Good!

This old man has a set of combined attack techniques, perfectly suited for you two brothers!"

"Combined attack techniques?"

Xiao Yan and Xiao Bing spoke in unison.

Yao Chen smiled mysteriously: "Although strange flames and Spiritual Thunder are mutually exclusive, if they can be perfectly Fused, their power will increase exponentially!"

Just as Yao Chen was imparting the secret, the offensive outside became increasingly fierce.

Han Yue and Hu Jia stood by the window, nervously observing the enemy's movements.

"They're starting to attack the main tower!"

Han Yue said urgently.

Yao Chen quickened his speech: "Remember, the key to the Fusion of strange flames and Spiritual Thunder lies in..."

Suddenly, with a deafening roar, the main gate of the Dan Tower was blasted open!

The Soul Hall army surged in like a tide!

"No time for details!"

Yao Chen made a decisive decision, "You two go directly, this old man will guide from the side!"

Xiao Yan and Xiao Bing exchanged glances, then simultaneously soared into the sky!

"Xiao Yan of the Yan Alliance is here!"

"Xiao Bing is here!"

Their voices echoed like thunder through the clouds, instantly attracting the attention of all enemies.

The Soul Hall's Grand Celestial Venerable's gaze narrowed: "How dare two one-star Dou Zongs be so arrogant?"

He waved his hand, signaling, "Kill them!"

Dozens of Soul Hall powerhouses simultaneously rushed forward!

Xiao Yan laughed loudly: "Just in time!"

"Flame Brother, shall we try that move?"

Xiao Bing transmitted his voice.

"Exactly what I was thinking!"

Xiao Yan's body surged with green flames, while Xiao Bing was surrounded by three-colored Lightning.

The two stood back to back, simultaneously circulating the cultivation method Yao Chen had imparted.

"Strange Flame Fusing Lightning!"

"Spiritual Thunder Absorbing Fire!"

The Qinglian Earth Core Flame and the three Spiritual Thunder actually began to slowly merge!

An unprecedented terrifying energy gathered between the two!

The Soul Hall's Grand Celestial Venerable finally sensed something was wrong: "Stop them! Quick!"

However, it was too late—

"Flame Lightning Annihilation of the World!"

Green fire and Lightning intertwined into a hundred-zhang-diameter energy torrent, wherever it passed, space collapsed, and all things were annihilated!

The Soul Hall powerhouses who rushed up were reduced to ashes before they could even scream!

"Boom—!!!"

Amidst the earth-shattering explosion, the entire Dan Tower plaza was leveled!

The Ice River Valley Master, who was watching from afar, his expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly unleashed his strongest defense, yet was still sent flying backward, spitting blood, by the aftershock!

As the smoke and dust cleared, Xiao Yan and Xiao Bing stood in the air, enveloped in a strange energy of interwoven green and red.

Beneath their feet was a bottomless giant pit, and the Soul Hall army had suffered heavy casualties!

"This... what kind of Dou Skill is this?!"

The Soul Hall's Second Celestial Venerable's voice trembled.

Yao Chen stroked his beard and laughed loudly: "My self-created 'Flame Lightning Art', how does it taste?"

The Soul Hall's Grand Celestial Venerable's expression was as dark as water: "Retreat!"

At his command, the remaining Soul Hall powerhouses retreated one after another.

The Ice River Valley Master, seeing this, also fled in a hurry with his Disciples.

The siege of the Dan Tower was thus lifted!

Xiao Yan and Xiao Bing slowly landed, and almost fell over as soon as they stood firm—that last strike had almost exhausted their strength.

"Well done!"

Yao Chen patted their shoulders with satisfaction, "To achieve this level on your first collaboration is rare!"

Xiao Yan grinned: "Thanks to Teacher's guidance."

Xiao Bing, however, looked into the distance, frowning slightly: "The Soul Hall won't give up so easily."

"Of course not."

Yao Chen's expression was solemn, "Their true target, I'm afraid, is..."

"Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade!"

Xiao Yan interjected.

Just then, a spatial rift suddenly opened before everyone!

Everyone immediately became alert, but saw a white-clothed woman stumble out.

"Little Fairy Doctor?!"

Xiao Bing recognized the person with surprise.

The Little Fairy Doctor was covered in blood, her Aura weak: "Xiao... Xiao Bing... quick... the Soul Hall sent people to... the Han Family..."

"What?!"

Han Yue's face turned pale.

The Little Fairy Doctor painstakingly handed over a blood-stained jade pendant: "They... want to seize the last piece of... Heavenly Frost Thunder map..."