Chapter 123 : Flight from the Demonic Wilds

Eldrin Chen gathered the Mysterious Jade Ginseng [a rare, high-grade spirit herb that resembles jade], and then the two of them frantically fled by sword-flight towards the direction of Scorching Sun County.

In a mere three days, they had traversed tens of thousands of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] across the Great Wilderness and arrived within the bounds of the Scorching Sun Mountain Range.

Only then did the Purple Mansion Demonic Mastiff [a powerful demonic beast at the Purple Mansion cultivation realm] from Verdant Mastiff Mountain give chase, pursuing them with unwilling fury right to the edge of the Scorching Sun Mountain Range. Its pursuit was ultimately halted when it alarmed the human Purple Mansion [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a spiritual mansion within the dantian] cultivators of Scorched Sun Mountain.

"Whew—"

Deep within a mountain range, Eldrin Chen and Varen Wei exchanged a glance, unable to suppress a sigh of relief.

The Demonic Tribe Territory was now in utter chaos, with Demonic Tribe [tribes of sentient demonic beasts] scouring the lands for their trail. Fortunately, both of them possessed Second Rank High Grade Flying Sword [high-quality flying swords of the second rank], granting them speed far surpassing that of ordinary Foundation Establishment, Late Stage [cultivators in the later stages of the second major realm] cultivators. Otherwise, they might not have escaped with their lives.

"Let's divide the spoils first."

Eldrin Chen took out all the gains from their journey, a faint smile finally gracing his features.

From this battle, they had slain seven Foundation Establishment Demonic Beast [demonic beasts at the Foundation Establishment realm], seizing seven Demonic Beast Inner Core [the condensed spiritual core of a demonic beast, a valuable cultivation material] and the pelts from each beast. Beyond that, they had acquired over thirty stalks of Second Rank Spirit Medicine [medicinal herbs imbued with spiritual energy of the second rank].

The most precious treasures were two-fold: one was the Third Rank Treasure Medicine [a spirit medicine of exceptional quality at the third rank], the Mysterious Jade Ginseng, and the other was the Magnetic Treasure Gold Bracelet [a magical bracelet forged from magnetic treasure-gold]. This novel is serialized on audio-novel[dot]com. Visit for updates.

The Magnetic Treasure Gold Bracelet [a magical artifact that exerts a powerful magnetic force] was secured by Eldrin Chen alone, and since this treasure countered his Lifebound Immortal Sword [a cultivator's personally bound and most powerful sword], he naturally would not let it fall into another's hands. Thus, he spoke up.

"This Magnetic Treasure Gold Bracelet is useful to me."

"After tanning, the seven Demonic Beast [a beast that has absorbed spiritual energy and gained monstrous power] pelts can be made into three Second Rank High Grade Blazing Heaven Sword Talisman [a powerful, single-use talisman that unleashes the Blazing Heaven Sword technique]. Once I craft them into treasure talismans, I will give you three in exchange. What do you think?"

Varen Wei calculated silently. Since Eldrin Chen had personally defeated the enemy to claim the Magnetic Treasure Gold [a rare metal imbued with magnetic properties], he had the right of first refusal, and the item rightfully belonged to him.

A single Divine Ability Talisman [a talisman that seals a powerful cultivator's unique technique for one-time use] like the Blazing Heaven Sword [a formidable sword technique passed down through the Chen Clan], at the Second Rank High Grade level, was generally worth around three thousand Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation]. Three such talismans would be worth nearly ten thousand Spirit Stone, not even accounting for the premium due to the approaching Beast Tide Calamity [a periodic, devastating invasion by hordes of demonic beasts].

Although the Magnetic Treasure Gold was worth thirty to forty thousand Spirit Stone, it was, after all, merely a rough material for a Second Rank High Grade magical treasure. Furthermore, Eldrin Chen had secured it single-handedly. Offering compensation of three Blazing Heaven Sword talismans was already quite generous.

Thinking this, Varen Wei smiled slightly. "The Chen Clan's Blazing Heaven Sword technique shakes all of Bianzhou [a region within the Chu Kingdom]; it is said it can even wound a Purple Mansion Demonic Beast [a demonic beast whose power is equivalent to a human Purple Mansion realm cultivator]. With three such precious Talisman in hand, the foundation of my Wei Clan will be strengthened by another measure."

"I agree to this exchange."

Seeing his agreement, Eldrin Chen nodded with a smile. "Rest assured, I will soon break through to the Foundation Establishment, Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Foundation Establishment realm]. The Blazing Heaven Sword talismans I craft then will be forty to fifty percent more powerful than what I can produce now."

"As for this Mysterious Jade Ginseng [a rare, jade-like spirit root of immense value], we will follow your suggestion and send it to Heaven's Ruin Mountain to request Jiang the Ancient Ancestor to refine it into Mysterious Jade Pill [a precious pill refined from the Mysterious Jade Ginseng]. Once the pills are successfully concocted, we shall divide them equally."

As he accepted the Magnetic Treasure Bracer, Varen Wei cast a glance at the Mysterious Jade Ginseng. "However, I am not acquainted with Jiang the Ancient Ancestor, so I will need you to make the journey."

"Do not worry about that matter." Mentioning Lyra Jiang brought a flicker of warmth to Eldrin Chen's eyes. "I share a certain rapport with Jiang the Ancient Ancestor."

Varen Wei gave a nod, then turned his gaze to the thirty stalks of Spirit Medicine [plants imbued with spiritual energy, used in alchemy and cultivation]. Their grades varied, but their combined value was considerable.

After further discussion, the two divided the spoils. Each took one of the two Verdant Origin Ganoderma. Eldrin Chen claimed one of the three Barrier-Breaking Fruit [a rare fruit that aids cultivators in overcoming cultivation bottlenecks]. The remaining Spirit Medicine all went to Varen Wei.

In exchange, Eldrin Chen took possession of the seven Demonic Beast Inner Core [the condensed spiritual core of a powerful demonic beast]. These cores shared an identical origin; if brought back to the Old Patriarch, they might be forged into a matching set of formation tools.

A formation tool set crafted entirely from Second Rank Magical Tool would, upon completion, likely reach the Second Rank High Grade tier, promising immense and formidable power.

With the treasures divided, the two parted ways within the Scorching Sun Mountain Range. Varen Wei intended to return to his clan to arrange for the handling of the Spirit Medicine, while Eldrin Chen prepared to head directly for Celestial Ruins Mountain.

After all, the Mysterious Jade Ginseng was far too precious; it was best to refine it into pills and consume it swiftly.

Thus, Eldrin Chen soared through the skies upon his flying sword. Having traversed roughly twenty thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], a sudden sense of unease gripped him on this particular day.

Ahead, figures had long lain in wait. As he approached, they immediately unleashed an Ink-Black Law Blade [a sinister, dark-hued magical blade], sending it cleaving through the air towards him.

"Not good."

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted sharply. The sword aura of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss surged, allowing him to evade the strike at the very last moment.

Simultaneously, however, a large net descended upon him from another direction. It was shockingly also a Second Rank High Grade magical tool. Even more astonishingly, this net was studded with numerous Yang Fire Divine Thunder [fiery divine thunderbolts of pure yang energy].

"The Yang Fire Divine Thunder Net."

In that instant, Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened as he recognized the origin of this treasure.

The Yang Fire Divine Thunder Net was one of the three most powerful Lifebound Magical Treasure [enchanted artifacts bound to a cultivator's soul] of the Green Sun Sect. This treasure was forged by gathering Nine Heavens Cloud Mist Essence [the quintessential essence of the highest celestial mists], infusing it with vast quantities of Yang Fire Qi [the fiery, active energy of yang], and inscribing it with the divine runes of the Yang Fire Divine Thunder. It was then tempered and refined repeatedly for five times five, a total of twenty-five days, before completion. For uninterrupted reading, go to *audio-novel.com*.

Once forged, this treasure could shift between form and formlessness. It could disperse into a sky full of radiant clouds or coalesce into a divine net to ensnare foes.

Most crucially, the divine ability Yang Fire Divine Thunder inscribed upon it possessed extraordinary power. It was said that if cultivated to the Fourth Rank Golden Core Realm [the realm of the solidified Golden Core], even at the Fourth Rank Low Grade [the initial stage of that realm], a single cast of the net would unleash thirty-six bolts of Third Rank Yang Fire Divine Thunder.

If the power of the divine thunderbolts was concentrated and unified, it could also release three bolts of Fourth Rank Yang Fire Divine Thunder. Therefore, even a Golden Core Grade Demonic Beast [a monster that cultivates through demonic means] caught within its grasp would be blasted until its flesh was torn and its bones laid bare.

A previous sect master of the Green Sun Sect had even refined this treasure to the Fourth Rank Middle Grade [the middle stage of the Golden Core realm]. Once, with a single cast of the net, he unleashed seventy-two bolts of Third Rank Yang Fire Divine Thunder, reducing tens of thousands of Demonic Beast to ashes and leveling the earth for a hundred Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in all directions.

At this moment, Wei Alistair activated the Yang Fire Divine Thunder Net [a net-like magical treasure that unleashes a web of divine thunder] to ensnare him. Though its power fell far short of the legendary tales, it still contained one hundred and eight first-rank Yang Fire Divine Thunder [bolts of divine thunder imbued with the essence of Yang fire].

If caught within it, even Eldrin Chen's Bell of Nine Echoes [a magical bell whose tolls create nine layers of defensive sound waves] might not be able to withstand the assault.

At the critical moment, the sword aura beneath Eldrin Chen's feet surged violently. He forcefully channeled the Separated Flame Immortal Return Sword [a flying sword that harnesses the power of Separated Flame to return to its master] and slashed forward, actually tearing a rent in the Yang Fire Divine Thunder Net and carrying Eldrin Chen through the breach.

Unfortunately, the Yang Fire Divine Thunder Net was formless and could disperse and coalesce at will. Though a gap had been torn, it swiftly restored itself to its original state.

"*Clang—*"

Propelled by his sword aura, Eldrin Chen shot forth a thousand Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters], escaping the encirclement before turning back to look at the battlefield. He saw and Severus giving chase.

Noting 's profound and deep reserves of mana—a clear sign of a cultivator from the prestigious Green Sun Sect—Eldrin Chen called out a question.

"We are strangers. Why do you attack me?"

"The dead need not know too much."

sneered coldly and continued to direct the Yang Fire Divine Thunder Net to sweep towards him once more.

Seeing that he could not pry any information from them, Eldrin Chen summoned his magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] and its divine ability to engage them in battle. Fighting one against two, he exchanged over thirty moves with the pair before finally discerning the true difficulty of the situation.

That Severus was merely an ordinary Foundation Establishment, Late Stage cultivator, wielding only a single Second Rank High Grade Magical Tool, the Heaven's Net Blade. In a one-on-one duel, Eldrin Chen was confident of victory. However, that Wei Alistair proved to be truly extraordinary.

This man had opened up the greater part of a Purple Mansion Dao Meridian [a core spiritual channel within the Purple Mansion cultivation realm]. His True Essence [the refined spiritual energy of a cultivator] was so profound and dense that it surpassed even Varen Wei's by forty to fifty percent. Furthermore, besides the Yang Fire Divine Thunder Net, he commanded three other Second Rank High Grade Magical Tool.

"His True Essence is deeper than mine. It seems I must end this swiftly."

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