Purple Mist Dao Master-Chapter 844 - 551: ’Dragon Knight’, ’Wall Breaker’—Tan Yunqing?!

Yan Chuan arrived a step late, but fortunately, no one was injured.

While he felt relieved.

Beside him—

"Where's the demon ape?"

"Such a big demon ape, where is it?"

The 'Magic Child' Tan Dou kept babbling incessantly.

A year and a bit have passed, and the Magic Child woke up again still with the temperament of a child. Apart from his increased strength, there were no other changes. Perhaps he was stifled for too long during his year-long slumber; now he tended to talk a lot, persistently asking Yan Chuan about the demon ape.

The 'demon ape' is none other than Wang Zhengyi's 'Monkey King Avatar.'

But it isn't at the War God Realm.

"Old Wang has three bodies—"

"His main body just reached the Innate Fifth Layer, only at the Second Rank."

"The 'Alligator Flood Dragon Avatar' is the strongest, stepping into the War God Realm."

"The 'Demon Ape Avatar' is weaker, roughly equivalent to the Ninth and Tenth Rank Divine General. This time it could scare off the 'Jade King's' swarm because of the 'War God Realm Aura' shared from the 'Alligator Flood Dragon Avatar' through the 'Soul Channel.' The Jade King thought he encountered a powerful opponent of the same rank, so he gave face and withdrew."

Though he really wanted it.

Sadly.

The 'Demon Ape Avatar' isn't at the War God Realm.

However, intimidation sufficed.

Yan Chuan sent Jiang Bianliu, Huang Wuniang, and others to handle post-conflict consolation work. Meanwhile, he took Tan Yunqing, Tan Dou, and Chen Ze to converse near the hundred acres of Chaos by the King City.

"Congratulations on your rebirth, Brother Tan Dou," Yan Chuan first congratulated Tan Dou on his awakening and strengthening.

The Magic Child, hands in pockets, shaking his head: "I owe my life to you. Yan Chuan, from now on I'm yours; point where to fight, no second thoughts."

The Magic Child is fierce and talks a lot.

Although he was asleep for the year, he remained aware of the outside world. He knew that Yan Chuan tailored the 'Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, Only I Am Venerated Skill' for him, stabilizing his condition and preserving his life before the disaster, allowing him to hold on through the calamity and embrace transformation.

The Magic Child is unreliable, but more grateful than Sheng Xuan.

Yan Chuan has a good impression of the Magic Child, and he wondered, "My 'Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, Only I Am Venerated Skill' is at best First-Grade Martial Arts. How does it allow Brother Tan Dou to grow to almost reach the War God Realm level?"

Yan Chuan had self-awareness. The 'Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, Only I Am Venerated Skill' was merely a Geng Five Absolute Skill similar to the 'Nine Yang Divine Skill' and 'Nine Yin Scripture.' Reaching the Fifth-Rank Peak was already difficult, let alone Tan Dou at the Ninth and Tenth Rank. This really overestimated Yan Chuan's skill and Yan Chuan himself.

"The creation of the 'True Blood System' is what you don't understand," Tan Dou said frankly: "The 'Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, Only I Am Venerated Skill' is just the foundation, an introduction. What truly propelled my power ascension is my bloodline."

"Bloodline?"

Yan Chuan was startled.

Tan Dou was also from Great Yan, where did he get such a so-called 'bloodline' from the Mountain and Sea Realm?

Could it be—

Yan Chuan suddenly had an epiphany, he abruptly looked towards Tan Yunqing.

"That's right." Tan Yunqing nodded: "In my youth, I once traveled to the Mo Yin Continent, and on the South Continent, I met a remarkable woman with whom I shared three years of love, resulting in a son, Tan Dou. Later, Tan Dou's mother left without a word, leaving only the two of us father and son. I've been searching for her all these years, but lost among the vast sea of people. She implanted seventy-two different sword energies in me to aid my cultivation and survival, and also taught Tan Dou 'Eternal Green Xuanji Force,' granting him longevity; such arrangements suggest she decided not to meet again in this lifetime."

"..."

"..."

Yan Chuan and Chen Ze exchanged a glance, while within the 'North Mansion,' Wang Zhengyi's 'Demon Ape Avatar' and Lu Yuru perked up their ears to listen to the gossip, all amazed.

The 'Yanjing Three Fierce' Tan Yunqing turned out to be a pitiable man abandoned by his wife?

The Magic Child Tan Dou's mother was actually an extraordinary woman from the Mountain and Sea Realm, and her cultivation seemed quite high?

This indeed was big news!

Probably not many in all of Great Yan knew this.

Yan Chuan and his group heard a major piece of gossip this time. Then, Yan Chuan finally understood why Tan Dou could grow to such a level: "'Eternal Green Xuanji Force' and 'Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, Only I Am Venerated Skill' serve as introductions, triggering Tan Dou's bloodline transformations, making him evolve and grow continually after each disaster, despite being human, akin to Alien Beasts—like Old Wang's 'Alligator Flood Dragon Avatar' and 'Demon Ape Avatar,' transforming, growing, empowering!"

After hearing Tan Yunqing and Tan Dou's experiences, Yan Chuan even had reason to suspect that Tan Dou's mother might be some Overlord Level Alien Beast incarnating as a human, having a brief love affair with Tan Yunqing?

Very likely!

However.

By the way.

Did Tan Yunqing reach the Innate Realm during his youth?

At that time, could he break through the barriers of Tan Dou's mother?

Tan Yunqing was indeed extraordinary!

Tan Yunqing remained calm and composed.

The Magic Child didn't have any fluctuation when talking about his never-seen mother; he was more concerned now: "Yan Chuan, can you, based on the 'Eternal Green Xuanji Force' and 'Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, Only I Am Venerated Skill,' further combine with my individual traits, and tailor a True Skill for me? I heard from my father that you've created several True Skills yourself. Create one for me, so I can become stronger and assist you better."

He's indeed not shy.

The Magic Child certainly had the confidence; his request isn't solely for himself. With a True Skill, he could become stronger and help Yan Chuan more in the future?

Round about.

In the end, Yan Chuan benefits.

The Magic Child indeed had the confidence.

Don't be fooled by Tan Dou being the same age as Yan Chuan. His cultivation method went wrong, leaving his mind as simple as his appearance, only six or seven years old, straightforward without any hidden complexities. What he thinks, he says, and what he wants, he doesn't hide.

This stage makes communication easy.

Yan Chuan smiled and replied, "I'll make sure to hurry."

...

"Tan Yunqing can fight at the Sixth Grade."

"Tan Dou awakened, crushing the Sixth Grade."

"The Jade King took action."

"Sheng Xuan died violently."

Yan Chuan spent ten days teaching martial arts in the Iron Clothes Realm, went out for a trip, and upon returning, found that not only had Wang Zhengyi undergone earth-shattering changes, but the Tan Valley Realm had also transformed dramatically.

Since the Heavenly Change, the situation has become increasingly confusing.

Among them, the stark contrast between Tan Yunqing and Tan Dou against Sheng Xuan left Yan Chuan sighing. Although both were lifesavers and involved in martial arts lectures, the Tan family father and son held righteousness and loyalty, truly staking their lives. In contrast, Sheng Xuan was shameless, repaying kindness with betrayal. Not only did Sheng Xuan lack gratitude, but he also sought to harm the Tan Valley Army and go after Yan Chuan, an act utterly reprehensible.

If Sheng Xuan hadn't already died violently, Yan Chuan would have personally killed him!

Reflecting on Sheng Xuan, Yan Chuan shook his head. If Sheng Xuan had been grateful and stayed honestly cultivating in the Tan Valley Realm, waiting for Yan Chuan to eventually open connections between the Tan Valley and the outside world, or closely following Yan Chuan with access to methods and resources, given his talent and growth speed, there was a great hope of achieving the War God Realm, possibly even greater accomplishments.

Yet now he has met such a fate.

Despicable and hateful!

Pitiful and lamentable!

"Be guarded but not malicious."

"Do no harm even with precautions."

Yan Chuan's situation with Sheng Xuan was similar to that with Emperor Yan. Strictly speaking, Emperor Yan could be considered as having shown grace to Yan Chuan. Although Yan Chuan obtained the Tan Valley Realm through his own skills, ultimately, it was bestowed by Emperor Yan. The 'Heavenly Ladder City' was of immense help to Yan Chuan, along with other various factors. In short, Emperor Yan played a significant background role in Yan Chuan's growth, thanks to which Yan Chuan's journey was smooth.

Yan Chuan felt both gratitude and caution towards Emperor Yan, but he never intended to harm him or deny the kindness he received.

Actions matter, not intentions.

Sheng Xuan was trash.

"Respect the dead." Yan Chuan shook his head and thought no more.

At this moment, he stood outside the 'Returning Ruins,' alongside Tan Yunqing and Tan Dou, as well as Chen Ze, with Wang Zhengyi's 'Demon Ape Avatar' and Lu Yuru from the 'North Mansion.' "In the Returning Ruins Chaos, the Sixth Grade is the entry threshold. Senior Tan and Brother Tan Dou both have Sixth Grade combat power and can enter the 'Returning Ruins' to seek treasure."

The Returning Ruins is right here.

Before today, Yan Chuan believed only he could break through the chaos to enter the Returning Ruins. But today, he realized Tan Yunqing also had that capability. However, while Tan Yunqing was better than Yan Chuan in some respects, he wasn't superior by much. Though he could unleash Sixth Grade combat power, it took a great toll on him. In essence, Yan Chuan relied entirely on his own understanding and strength, whereas Tan Yunqing depended on the seventy-two kinds of alien species sword energy obtained from his runaway wife. It was an external aid, not necessarily stronger than Yan Chuan in essence.

However——

Magic Child Tan Dou.

Demon Ape Avatar.

These were unequivocally peak combat powers, nearing the War God Realm, capable of venturing into the Returning Ruins.

"Many treasures in the Returning Ruins, take advantage of this early post-disaster period to explore and search."

Yan Chuan opened the Returning Ruins, allowing his people to venture in.

"Let me try!" The little Magic Child, quirky and mischievous, stepped forward barefooted, wielding a sword longer than himself. The sword's light flickered, employing the 'Heavenly Gang Swordsmanship'——

Rip!

One sword cleaving the sky!

Peeling off the chaos layer by layer.

Yan Chuan observed visually, unable to discern any detail, yet could perceive it——

"Four layers of chaos!"

Huh?

Yan Chuan nodded secretly. He surmised that the Sixth Grade should be the first layer of the Returning Ruins, estimating Tan Dou's four layers would approximately equal the Tenth Rank, one layer for each rank, which seemed reasonable.

Of course, this was deduced backward from 'Tan Dou crushing Sheng Xuan'——

Sheng Xuan was Sixth Grade.

Tan Dou crushed Sheng Xuan, reckoning him as Tenth Rank.

Tenth Rank Divine General, fourth layer of the Returning Ruins.

By this calculation, isn't it one rank per layer?

However——

"'Heavenly Gang Swordsmanship' won't do!" The Magic Child tossed the sword aside, bare-handed, and charged with a powerful punch directed at the Returning Ruins Chaos. This punch, unembellished yet breathtaking, proved far superior to the flashy 'Heavenly Gang Swordsmanship.' Behind the Magic Child, five Blood Wheels manifested——

"Multiple Blood Wheels!"

"This is a True Blood System Ninth Rank Divine General!"

Yan Chuan finally understood the Magic Child's approximate strength.

The 'True Blood System' marks itself with 'Blood Wheels,' excavating their own bloodline. Like the Twelve Main Meridians and Eight Extraordinary Meridians, after thoroughly excavating them, they can form a 'Blood Wheel.' Transitioning from the Fifth Grade to the Sixth Grade with a 'Blood Wheel' is a significant hurdle, on par with realizing the 'impression' in the 'True Qi System' from the Fifth Grade to the Sixth Grade——

True Blood System, Blood Wheel.

True Qi System, Impression.

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