Chapter 109 : Thunderous Escape

The emergence of the Thunderbolt Blazing Sword took everyone from the Chen family by complete surprise, their faces paling in terror as a sense of lethal crisis gripped their hearts.

Clang—

Now, this Thunderfire Sword was a third-tier lower-grade artifact, its power overwhelmingly fierce and unyielding. As it transformed into a 180-foot-long blade of light and descended, it actually made Eldrin (Person Name) sense a lethal threat.

This was despite the fact that the Thunder Roc was hampered by insufficient magical power and had to suppress its injuries, unable to fully exert its strength—only managing to unleash 50 or 60 percent of the sword’s true might. Otherwise, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss would have been capable of releasing a formidable sword aura over 20-some zhang in length.

Fortunately, the old clan leader reacted swiftly. The moment he saw the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, he immediately unleashed his signature technique—the Heaven-Scorching Blaze Sword Art.

The current Elder Clan Leader's cultivation had already reached Foundation Establishment, Peak Stage (Cultivation Realm), with the profundity of his true essence even approaching that of the previous clan leader. With such formidable true essence fueling the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, its unleashed power was a full 50 percent greater than when he was at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment.

A sword radiance, brilliant as the sun, descended in a sweeping arc. Though it moved later, it arrived first, intercepting the Thunderfire Sword. In the blink of an eye, the blazing strike was repelled—yet not without cost. The Thunderfire Sword’s formidable power had been diminished by 40 percent.

Seizing the opportunity, Eldrin also summoned the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, depleting another 30-5 percent of the demonic condor’s power stored within the blade.

After suffering 2 strikes, the power of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss had been diminished by more than half, ultimately failing to breach the defenses of the Bell of 9 Echoes (Magic Treasure).

Blocking the blow for the moment, Eldrin didn't hesitate to swallow the pre-prepared Exploding Origin Pill.

This elixir truly lived up to its reputation as a life-risking spiritual pill. The moment it was swallowed, it transformed into a torrent of vital energy that surged through Eldrin's meridians, forcibly amplifying his cultivation base by nearly 50 percent.

After consuming the elixir, Eldrin's spiritual energy had far surpassed that of the Foundation Establishment, Late Stage, even exceeding the old clan leader's by more than 2 levels. It now rivaled 50 percent of the profound power possessed by a first-level Purple Mansion cultivator.

With his true essence greatly amplified, he once again channeled power into the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure). Astonishingly, the might of his lifebound immortal sword surged by another 50 percent. Combined with the Patriarch's Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) spirit blade, they could now barely hold their own against the Thundering Blaze Sword.

Seeing that the Thunderfire Sword of the Returning Abyss could not break through the enemy, the Thunder Roc grew restless. Yet, with nearly half of its power suppressed to contain its injuries, the strength it could muster was severely limited. Ordinary spells would likely be futile in turning the tide.

Left with no choice, it had to temporarily set aside suppressing its internal injuries and spat out its demon core to blast at the group operating the Blazing Sun Divine Fire Formation. Clearly, it intended to shatter this troublesome barrier first.

The demon core's power was boundless. If this strike were to land squarely, aside from the 2 Foundation Establishment cultivators who might barely survive with half their lives intact, all others present would surely perish on the spot.

"Careful, it's a demon core."

Eldrin frowned, his brow furrowing as he raised a hand to summon the Gengjin Divine Thunder, hurling it forth without hesitation.

At the same moment, the Old Patriarch’s Divine Gold Lightning and the Li Fire Lockheart Spike from the Blazing Sun Divine Fire Formation collided simultaneously with the demonic roc’s inner core, erupting into a cataclysmic clash capable of annihilating heaven and earth.

A deafening roar echoed as mountains shattered and the earth collapsed. Within a radius of several 100 zhang, the ground was pulverized by the shockwaves, torn apart by massive fissures.

Chen Seraphina activated the array artifact Green Ape Pearl, unleashing a shimmering light barrier that absorbed the residual shockwave of the attack. Despite her efforts, her face visibly paled, while the others coughed up blood from the corners of their mouths—clear evidence of severe internal injuries.

"Not good."

In that very instant, Eldrin’s expression shifted dramatically. The Purple Palace Demon Roc, disregarding its injuries, unleashed a full-force strike—the power of its demon core now rivaled that of its prime.

The power it contained was far too terrifying. Even after being struck by 2 bolts of Gengjin Divine Thunder and a single blow from the Blazing Soul Incineration Array, it still retained 60 percent of its might, continuing to thunder toward Chen Seraphina and the others.

At this critical moment, Eldrin reacted swiftly, summoning the Violet Light Mirror. A beam of purple light immediately descended, falling directly upon the demon core.

Although the Violet Light Mirror was not particularly powerful, it was a specialized tool that countered inner cores and magical instruments. Driven by Eldrin’s current spiritual energy, it actually damaged 30 percent of the consciousness within the demonic core, causing the internal mana to slightly stagnate and forcing it to halt momentarily.

"Stand aside, let this old man handle it!"

Seizing this golden opportunity, Chen Changxuan let out a long whistle. With a flick of his wrist, he finally unleashed the Li Fire Soul-Burning Formation Banner.

After the Old Patriarch's cultivation advanced significantly, the power this set of formation flags could unleash also intensified. At this moment, they unexpectedly transformed into overwhelming Li Fire descending from above, instantly enveloping the third-stage inner elixir.

眼看妖丹被阵法罩住，Purple Palace Demon Roc (Demon Beast)终于慌了，它突破紫府不久，如果妖丹丢失恐怕难以压住体内的西极庚金火，会被慢慢熬炼成而死。

In its panic, it ignored its severely depleted magic power and forcibly detonated the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) by erupting its demon core. Then it swallowed the core back into its abdomen in 1 gulp.

"Pfft—"

The enemy shattered their signature technique, the Li Fire Incineration Array, causing the old clan leader to suffer an immediate backlash. He nearly plummeted from the sky.

After barely suppressing his injuries, he realized that repeatedly activating the divine ability formation had depleted 70 to 80 percent of the true energy within him. His combat effectiveness had been halved, and he could no longer play a significant role.

However, the Purple Palace Demon Roc (Demon Beast) did not escape unscathed. Although it had broken the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss formation, the cost was nearly depleting the power of its demon core, rendering it unusable for a considerable period of time.

Already gravely wounded and severely depleted in magical power, it now found itself driven to the brink by the Chen Family members.

At this moment, it could barely suppress the injuries within its body, having already expended over 90 percent of its magical power. The might of the Thunderbolt Blaze Sword could no longer be unleashed at all, and it could no longer even suppress Eldrin's Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.

At this moment, although the Chen family members were suffering, Eldrin, having taken the Burst Origin Pill, was at the peak of his power and actually showed signs of gradually suppressing it.

Seeing that the situation was turning dire if the fight continued, the Purple Palace Demon Roc (Demon Beast) finally resolved to retreat. To save its own life, it even abandoned the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), channeling its energy to drive the sword toward the old clan leader before turning to flee into the distance.

"Hmph—"

Eldrin let out a cold snort. With practiced ease, he summoned the Purple Sun Crucible. In an instant, the crucible erupted with overwhelming Violet Sun True Flame, violently intercepting the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.

However, that third-tier immortal sword was truly extraordinary. Although the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss had only unleashed a fraction of its power, its sword energy managed to pierce through, leaving a gaping hole in the Violet Sun Furnace.

Fortunately, although the Violet Sun Crucible had been slashed open with a gaping crack and suffered severe damage, it had also exhausted the power of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.

At the same time, Eldrin spurred the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to pursue them.

After consuming the Burst Origin Pill, the speed at which he controlled his Natal Flying Sword increased dramatically. Meanwhile, the demonic roc, severely wounded and nearly drained of magical power, could no longer match its peak velocity.

This gain and loss unexpectedly allowed the distance between them to gradually narrow. It seemed only a matter of time before Eldrin would catch up.

Seeing the situation turning increasingly dire, the Purple Palace Demon Roc (Demon Beast) could no longer restrain itself. With its spiritual energy nearly depleted, it spat out a mouthful of vital essence blood, unleashing an innate divine ability.

This innate divine ability was called 'Thunderclap Lightning Flash Evasion', a lightning-attribute evasion technique that allowed the user to transform into a streak of lightning streaking across the sky, increasing their speed by more than threefold.

It was precisely by relying on the extreme speed of this evasion technique that Purple Palace Demon Roc (Demon Beast) managed to escape the pursuit of a third-grade, superior-tier Golden Lion Aog and hide deep within the 100-1000-mile Great Barrens.

At this moment, the Purple Palace Demon Roc (Demon Beast) activated this divine ability once more, leaving Eldrin (Person Name) utterly unable to keep pace. He could only watch helplessly as the beast fled for its life.

"It's over."

Chapter 1 The scorching sun hung high in the sky, its blazing rays baking the earth until the air itself seemed to ripple with heat. In a secluded corner of the training grounds, a youth clad in coarse blue robes stood with his eyes closed, his hands forming seals as he regulated his breathing. Wisps of faint spiritual energy swirled around him, yet no matter how he tried, they refused to converge into his dantian. "Still no progress..." The youth opened his eyes, a trace of bitterness flashing in their depths. "3 years. For 3 years, my cultivation has stagnated at the third level of Qi Refining." He was Lin Feng, an outer sect disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect. 3 years ago, he had been hailed as a prodigy, but now he had become the sect’s biggest joke. "Hah, if it isn’t Senior Brother Lin?" A mocking voice sounded from nearby. "Still diligently cultivating? What’s the use? A waste of spiritual energy." Several disciples in fine silk robes approached, their expressions filled with scorn. The leader, Zhang Hu, had once been utterly defeated by Lin Feng, and now he took every opportunity to humiliate him. Lin Feng’s fists clenched slightly, but he quickly released them. Provoking them now would only bring more trouble. "Senior Brother Zhang is absolutely right," Lin Feng said calmly, turning to leave. "Stop right there!" Zhang Hu blocked his path, a cold smile curling his lips. "The sect’s monthly allocation of spirit stones is due today. As a ‘senior brother,’ shouldn’t you show some generosity to your juniors?" The surrounding disciples burst into laughter. They knew full well that Lin Feng’s monthly allocation was a mere 30 spirit stones—hardly enough even for his own use. Lin Feng’s expression darkened. "Zhang Hu, don’t go too far." "What, you have a problem with that?" Zhang Hu took a step forward, the spiritual pressure of the fifth level of Qi Refining surging toward Lin Feng. Just as the situation was about to escalate, a clear voice interrupted from afar. "What’s going on here?" A young girl in green robes approached, her features delicate and exquisite, her eyes as clear as autumn water. Upon seeing her, Zhang Hu and the others immediately bowed respectfully. "Senior Sister Su!" Su Qinglian, the most talented disciple of the outer sect, had already reached the seventh level of Qi Refining at just 16. More importantly, she was the only 1 in the sect who had never looked down on Lin Feng. "Lin Feng, are you alright?" Su Qinglian asked softly, her gaze filled with concern. Lin Feng shook his head, a faint, bitter smile on his lips. "I’m fine. Thank you, Senior Sister." Su Qinglian nodded, then turned to Zhang Hu and the others, her expression turning cold. "The sect’s rules prohibit internal conflict. Do you want me to report this to the Law Enforcement Hall?" Zhang Hu’s face paled, and he quickly waved his hands. "No, no, we were just joking with Senior Brother Lin. We’ll take our leave now." After they hurried away, Su Qinglian took out a jade bottle and handed it to Lin Feng. "This is a Qi Gathering Pill. It might help you." Lin Feng was taken aback. "This is too valuable. I can’t accept it." The Qi Gathering Pill was a mid-grade Yellow Tier pill, worth at least 5 100 spirit stones. To him, it was an astronomical sum. "Consider it my investment in you," Su Qingling said with a smile. "I’ve always believed that the Lin Feng of 3 years ago will return." With those words, she turned and left, her green robes fluttering in the wind. Lin Feng watched her retreating figure, his fingers tightening around the jade bottle. Back in his humble wooden hut, Lin Feng sat cross-legged on his bed, holding the Qi Gathering Pill in his hand. "Perhaps this is my last chance..." He murmured to himself, then swallowed the pill without hesitation. A surge of powerful spiritual energy instantly flooded his limbs and bones, yet just as before, it showed no signs of converging. Just as he was about to give up in despair, a strange symbol suddenly lit up between his eyebrows. An ancient, weathered bronze mirror slowly emerged before him. Countless mysterious runes swirled around the mirror, and a majestic voice echoed in his mind: "The Heavenly Mirror recognizes its master. From this day forth, you are the inheritor of the Heavenly Dao!"