Chapter 3266: The Purple Thunder Celestial Fruit

“Impossible!” Linghu Yuan looked at Lei Ying incredulously. She did not believe Lei Ying at all and suspected that Lei Ying was taking Huan’er’s side.

“Junior Sister Linghu,” Lei Jun said with a sigh, “You were caught in Little Junior Sister’s Illusory Technique for about three breaths… During that time, she could’ve easily killed you. You’d be dead right now if this was a life-or-death battle.”

Not only did Linghu Yuan doubt Lei Ying’s words, but she doubted Lei Jun’s words as well. However, when she saw Ximen Lin Jie and He Wen nodding in unison, she realized Lei Ying was telling the truth.

“What kind of technique was that?” Linghu Yuan’s expression was grim when she looked at Huan’er. It was not the first time she had encountered an illusion. However, earlier, she did not detect any sign of being caught in an illusion at all; it was so real and detailed.

In fact, Huan’er’s illusion mirrored reality so much that the only difference was Huan’er who looked like she was being attacked was actually standing at the side and watching indifferently.

“It’s only natural you can’t see through Huan’er’s illusion,” Lei Ying said before Huan’er could reply. She glanced at Linghu Yuan as she continued to say, “Huan’er is a rare Thousand Phantoms Ice Fox that only appears once in 1,000,000 years in the Phantom Fox Clan. In Devata Realms, Thousand Phantoms Ice Foxes are considered Divine Beasts…”

“A Divine Beast?!”

Linghu Yuan, Lei Jun, and the others were stunned by Lei Ying’s words. They had heard about the Phantom Fox Clan. Although the Phantom Fox Clan was not weak among Celestial Beasts, they were only a grade-one force. However, none of them doubted the talent of an existence that only appeared once in 1,000,000 years even if it was from a grade-one force. They were actually more shocked by the fact that Lei Ying said a Thousand Phantoms Ice Fox was considered a Divine Beast in Devata Realms.

The Divine Beasts reigned supreme over all Celestial Beasts. If it lived to its full potential, it would even surpass Ten Directions Celestial Emperors, easily becoming an apex powerhouse in a Devata Realm.

How could Lei Ying’s disciples not be shocked by this revelation?

On the other hand, Duan Ling Tian and Huan’er remained calm. After all, it was not like they were unaware of this matter. In the past, he had asked her about the difference between a Thousand Phantoms Ice Fox and other Celestial Beasts, and she had told him that Thousand Phantoms Ice Foxes were not Celestial Beasts but Divine Beasts. Apart from that, even the World Cleansing Water had said Huan’er was a Divine Beast when he first obtained it.

At this moment, Lei Ying looked at Huan’er and declared, “Since Huan’er defeated my third disciple, Huan’er will be third on the hierarchy instead. As for Linghu Yuan…” She paused and looked at Linghu Yuan before she continued to say, “You’ll be my fourth disciples now, and He Wen my fifth disciple.”

As soon as Lei Ying finished speaking, Ximen Lin Jie and Lei Jun instantly called out, “Third Junior Sister.”

Needless to say, Linghu Yuan was reluctant and begrudgingly called out, “Third Senior Sister.” The jealousy in her eyes had grown even more intense when she looked at Huan’er.

‘This Linghu Yuan…’ Duan Ling Tian frowned when he saw the jealousy flashing in Linghu Yuan’s eyes. He hoped Linghu Yuan would not do anything foolish such as causing trouble for Huan’er. Otherwise, he would never let her get away with it!

At this time, Lei Ying said to Huan’er with a smile, “Huan’er, from today onward, you can cultivate here.”

Linghu Yuan became even more jealous upon hearing this. Prior to this, only her first and second senior brothers were allowed to cultivate at Lei Ying’s cultivation place where the Heaven and Earth Spirit Energy was richer than anywhere else in the valley.

“That’s unnecessary.” Huan’er shook her head. “I will cultivate together with Brother Ling Tian.”

Huan’er did not want to be separated from Duan Ling Tian. Moreover, her cultivation speed would be faster if she stayed by his side. Although Lei Ying’s cultivation place was good, it could not compare to the Heaven and Spirit Energy in Duan Ling Tian’s Little World that originated from the remnant of a Realm of Gods. The Realms of Gods were divine places, it was only natural that their Heaven and Earth Spirit Energies were superior to those in Devata Realms.

“Alright, do as you wish.” Lei Ying would have been quite displeased by Huan’er’s refusal if she was not aware that Huan’er was a Thousand Phantoms Ice Fox. Moreover, even if she was displeased, there was nothing she could do about it. Currently, she was satisfied as long as Huan’er acknowledged her as a teacher; she could use this relationship to build a better relationship with Huan’er. After all, It would be beneficial to her in many ways if she could build a good relationship with a Divine Beast. Apart from that, if Huan’er managed to become a god, there was a possibility she would receive enlightenment from Huan’er and become a god herself. In Devata Realms, it was the dream of all Celestial Emperors to become a god. Unfortunately, the chances were so slim that even among titled Celestial Emperors, the chances of becoming a god was only 0.1%.

Following that, Lei Ying passed her Soul Pearl to Huan’er and said, “Huan’er, remember that from now on, you’re my student. In the future, if there’s anything I can help you with, feel free to look for me. Let’s exchange Soul Pearls…”

After Huan’er and Lei Ying exchanged Soul Pearls, a Celestial Fruit that emitted a refreshing fragrance and had purple lightning bolts flashing around it suddenly appeared in Lei Ying’s hand. Then, she said as she handed the Celestial Fruit to Huan’er, “Huan’er, this is a gift from me. This Celestial Fruit is called the Purple Thunder Celestial Fruit. I came across it 1,000 years ago.”

The Purple Thunder Celestial Fruit!

Upon seeing this, not only did Linghu Yuan grow even more jealous, but even the other disciples, including Lei Jun, looked at the Celestial Fruit enviously.

The Purple Thunder Celestial Fruit was a grade-one Celestial Fruit. It would boost the cultivation base of a Celestial Lord immensely.

After a brief moment, Lei Jun and Ximen Lin Jie no longer paid attention to the Purple Thunder Celestial Fruit. After all, it was useless to them since they were both Celestial Emperors.

“Thank you, Teacher.” Huan’er’s eyes lit up as she thanked Lei Ying. She knew the benefits of a Purple Thunder Celestial Fruit, after all.

“Huan’er, from today onward, remember that you’re my student. No matter what happens, you will have the support of Lei Ying, the Merciless Celestial Emperor,” Lei Ying said seriously.

Huan’er nodded in response.

Lei Jun said with a smile, “Junior Sister Huan’er, if any of the prodigious disciples bully you, you can tell your Second Senior Brother! First Senior Brother is over 1,000 years old so he’s no longer considered a prodigious disciple, but I’m under 900 years old so I’m still a prodigious disciple.”

“Thank you, Second Senior Brother.” Huan’er nodded again.

Apart from Linghu Yuan and He Wen, Lei Jun and Ximen Lin Jie took the initiative to exchange Soul Pearls with Huan’er before they bade farewell to each other.

From the beginning up until now, Duan Ling Tian was aware that Lei Jun, Lei Ying’s son, had been ignoring him. When he and Huan’er left, he saw the jealousy that briefly flitted across Lei Jun’s face.

‘Huan’er is too attractive…’ Duan Ling Tian shook his head helplessly. As a man, he naturally could guess Lei Jun’s thoughts as soon as Lei Jun stood up for Huan’er against Linghu Yuan.

Apart from that, before the duo left, Duan Ling Tian could also see the cold and sinister light glinting in Linghu Yuan’s eyes. ‘Linghu Yuan better steer clear of us. Otherwise, I don’t mind getting rid of her for good!’

Even in the Heavenly Pool Palace, a heaven-grade force, Duan Ling Tian and Huan’er could kill a Celestial Lord like Linghu Yuan without leaving any evidence behind if they so wished. Huan’er’s Illusory Technique was impeccable as a Thousand Phantoms Ice Fox. Coupled with Duan Ling Tian’s camouflage technique, he was confident he could even kill an ordinary Celestial Emperor without leaving any traces behind, let alone someone like Linghu Yuan.

…

After returning to Xu Lang’s cultivation place.

Huan’er brought the Purple Thunder Celestial Fruit out and handed it to Duan Ling Tian. “Brother Ling Tian, take this Celestial Fruit!”

“Huan’er, I understand your good intentions. However, this was given to you by your teacher, so it’s better if you consume it,” Duan Ling Tian said with a smile.

“Brother Ling Tian, my cultivation speed is already faster than yours… Moreover, the Purple Thunder Celestial Fruit won’t boost my cultivation base as much as it would boost yours,” Huan’er said stubbornly, “If you don’t want it, I’ll destroy it then.”

Seeing how resolute Huan’er was, Duan Ling Tian was rather helpless. Since when did Huan’er learn to act in this manner? In the past, this was how he had gotten her to share Celestial Fruits with him since she usually refused to take his Celestial Fruits. It seemed like she had learned and mastered this trick from him.

Duan Ling Tian who had no choice but to accept the Purple Thunder Celestial Fruit solemnly said, “Huan’er, let’s make a deal… Whether it’s you or I who obtain a Celestial Fruit in the future, let’s just take turns to consume the Celestial Fruits. Alright?”

“Okay, Brother Ling Tian… Hurry, consume the fruit and start cultivating! With the Purple Thunder Celestial Fruit and the Heaven and Earth Spirit Energy in your Little World, you’ll definitely break through and become a Five Elements Celestial Lord soon,” Huan’er said with a smile.

“It’s easier said than done.” Duan Ling Tian shook his head. He had just broken through and became a Four Phenomenon Celestial Lord before joining the Heavenly Pool Palace. Therefore, he knew it would take a while before he would have another breakthrough and become a Five Elements Celestial Lord even with the Purple Thunder Celestial Fruit.

Just when the duo was about to cultivate, Huan’er suddenly looked at Duan Ling Tian and said, “Brother Ling Tian, I just received a message from a Sword Trial Pavilion elder…”