Chapter 109 Thunderclap Flash Escape

The sudden appearance of the Thunderbolt Blaze Sword took the Chen Clan completely by surprise, causing their faces to pale with terror as a lethal sense of 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, even Eldrin (Person Name) sensed a lethal threat looming over him.

This was despite the fact that the Thunderwing Roc was constrained 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 potential. Otherwise, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss could have erupted with a formidable sword aura spanning 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. Channeling such immense true essence to wield the Blazing Heaven Sword unleashed a power 50 percent greater than when he had been at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment.

只见一道如太阳一般的剑光斩落，后发先至的挡住了霹雳烈火剑，虽然这一击转瞬间就被霹雳烈火剑击飞，但也损耗了其四成的威能。

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

After suffering 2 consecutive 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 boosting his cultivation 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 possessed the profound depth equivalent to 50 percent of a first-level Purple Mansion cultivator's mana.

With his true essence surging dramatically, he once again channeled the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), unexpectedly amplifying the power of his natal immortal sword by another 50 percent. Combined with the old patriarch’s Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) spirit blade, they were now barely able to hold their own against the Thunderous Blaze Sword.

Seeing that the Thunderfire Sword of the Returning Abyss could not break through the enemy's defenses, 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. Commonplace spells would likely prove 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 cling to half a life, all others present would undoubtedly perish on the spot.

"Careful, it's a demon core."

Eldrin frowned, his brow furrowing as he instantly summoned the Gengjin Divine Thunder and hurled it forth.

At the same moment, the old patriarch’s Divine Gold Thunder and the Li Fire Lockheart Spike from the Blazing Sun Divine Fire Formation simultaneously collided with the demonic roc’s inner core, erupting into a cataclysmic clash that could shatter heaven and earth.

A deafening roar echoed as mountains shattered and the earth collapsed. For hundreds of yards, the ground sank under the residual shockwaves, tearing open massive fissures.

Chen Seraphina activated the array device, Green Ape Pearl (Magic Treasure), which blossomed into a radiant curtain that blocked the residual shockwave of the attack. Despite her efforts, her face paled uncontrollably, while the others coughed up blood at 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 its peak strength.

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 (Person Name) and the others.

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

Although the Violet Light Mirror was not particularly powerful, it was a supplementary magical tool specifically designed to counter inner elixirs and magical treasures. Driven by Eldrin’s current spiritual energy, it actually damaged 30 percent of the consciousness within the demonic elixir, 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 unleashed by this set of formation flags intensified accordingly. At this moment, they transformed into a deluge of Li Fire that blazed down, 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 swiftly swallowed the core back into its abdomen.

"Pfft—"

The clan’s signature technique, the Li Fire Incinerating Divinity Formation, was shattered. The old clan chief immediately suffered a backlash, nearly plummeting from the sky.

After barely suppressing his injuries, he realized that repeatedly activating the divine ability arrays had depleted 70 to 80 percent of the true energy within him. His combat strength had been drastically reduced, 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 price was nearly depleting the power of its demon core, rendering it unusable for a considerable period of time.

Already severely wounded and with its power greatly depleted, it was now being driven into a corner by the Chen Clan members.

At this moment, it could barely suppress the injuries within its body, with over 90 percent of its magical power depleted. It could no longer harness the full might of the Thunderblaze Sword, and was even struggling to hold back Eldrin's Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.

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

Seeing that the situation would only worsen if the fight continued, the Purple Palace Demon Roc (Demon Beast) finally resolved to retreat. To save its own life, it even abandoned the Thunderfire Sword, commanding the blade to strike at 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 Purple Sun True Flame, violently intercepting the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.

However, that third-grade 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 Cauldron.

Fortunately, although the Violet Sun Cauldron 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 urged the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss forward in pursuit.

After consuming the Explosive Origin Pill, the speed at which he controlled his Natal Immortal Sword surged dramatically. Meanwhile, the Demon Roc, severely wounded and nearly drained of magical power, could no longer match the velocity it possessed at its peak.

This ebb and flow unexpectedly narrowed the gap between them, making it seem only a matter of time before Eldrin would close in completely.

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

This innate divine ability was called 'Thunderclap Flash Evasion'—a lightning-attribute escape 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 Golden Lion Ao and conceal itself deep within the 100-1000-li untamed wilderness.

At this moment, the Purple Palace Demon Roc (Demon Beast) activated this divine ability once more, leaving Eldrin (Person Name) utterly incapable of pursuit. He could only watch helplessly as the creature fled for its life.

"It's over."

Chapter 1: Rebirth of the Immortal Emperor The sky tore open with a flash of crimson lightning, illuminating the ancient battlefield where countless corpses lay scattered. Chu Xuan, the once-revered Immortal Emperor, opened his eyes amidst the ruins. "Have I... truly returned?" He gazed at his blood-stained hands, sensing the faint spiritual energy within his dantian. Memories surged like tidal waves—the betrayal by his most trusted disciple, the ambush by the 9 Heavens Immortal Venerables, the destruction of his primordial spirit... Yet now, he had returned to his 15-year-old self, 1 day before the destruction of his clan. "Yun Ruoyan, my dear disciple..." Cold light flashed in Chu Xuan's eyes. "This time, I shall make you pay the price in blood!" He struggled to stand, his bones cracking like beans roasting in fire. Though his cultivation had regressed to the first level of Qi Refining, the soul of an Immortal Emperor retained its divine consciousness. With but a thought, the surrounding spiritual energy surged toward him like a tidal wave. "Azure Emperor Scripture!" He circulated the supreme technique he had once created. In his previous life, it had taken him 3 months to break through to the second level of Qi Refining, but now, in the time it takes an incense stick to burn, his cultivation soared straight to the third level. "Hah..." A wisp of black smoke escaped his lips, carrying with it the impurities expelled from his body. Chu Xuan's gaze turned toward the distant Chu family estate. "The Li family of Blackwater City... Just you wait." Suddenly, hurried footsteps approached from outside the ruined temple. "Young Master! Something terrible has happened!" A girl in green rushed in, her face pale. "The Li family has surrounded our estate, demanding we hand over the ancestral mining rights within 3 days!" Chu Xuan's eyes narrowed. "Xiaoqing, don't panic. Tell me everything in detail." The girl trembled as she spoke, "The Li family's young master, Li Feng, brought over a 100 guards. He said... he said if we don't agree, they'll massacre our entire clan!" A cold smile tugged at Chu Xuan's lips. In his previous life, this very incident had led to the destruction of his clan. But now, everything would be different. "Go back and tell my father," Chu Xuan said calmly, "that I will handle this matter." "But Young Master, you're only at the first level of Qi Refining, while Li Feng has already reached the fifth level! Not to mention the Li family's grandmaster..." Before she could finish, Chu Xuan interrupted, "In this world, there are some things beyond what you can comprehend." With that, he strode out of the ruined temple. The setting sun cast his shadow long upon the ground, as if an ancient deity had descended upon the mortal realm. Along the way, Chu Xuan sensed the sparse spiritual energy of this lower realm and couldn't help but sigh. "With such thin spiritual energy, no wonder the strongest here are only at the Foundation Establishment stage." Suddenly, his divine sense detected something. He reached out and grabbed from the void—a wisp of black energy struggled violently between his fingers. "A curse?" Chu Xuan's eyes turned cold. "No wonder the Chu family has been declining all these years. So someone has been secretly scheming against us." He crushed the black energy with a gentle squeeze. In the distance, a miserable scream echoed from the Li family estate. "Consider this a small warning," Chu Xuan murmured to himself. Arriving at the Chu family's main hall, he saw his father, Chu Tianxiong, surrounded by the family elders, their faces grave. "Xuan'er, why have you come?" Chu Tianxiong said anxiously. "Quickly, leave through the secret passage. The Li family has come prepared—they even have a grandmaster from the Blood Saber Sect!" Chu Xuan stood tall, his voice calm. "Father, rest assured. I have a solution for this." A burst of mocking laughter came from outside the door. Li Feng swaggered in, flanked by over 20 guards. "Well, well, if it isn't our genius who's been stuck at the first level of Qi Refining for 3 years? Still daydreaming in broad daylight?" Chu Xuan glanced at him indifferently. "Scram." "What did you say?" Li Feng's face darkened. "You're seeking death!" He threw a punch, the force of his fifth-level Qi Refining cultivation roaring forth. The Chu family members closed their eyes, unable to watch. But Chu Xuan simply raised a finger. With a light touch, Li Feng's arm bent at a bizarre angle, his entire person sent flying out the door. "Impossible!" The Li family's grandmaster stepped forward, his expression shifting dramatically. "A secret technique?" Chu Xuan's gaze swept over him. "Blood Saber Sect? Just a bunch of clowns." "You!" The grandmaster was both shocked and enraged. He drew his blade, crimson light flooding the hall. "Die!" The blood-colored blade energy transformed into a massive python, roaring as it charged toward Chu Xuan. This was the Blood Saber Sect's ultimate technique—1 that could even kill experts at the seventh level of Qi Refining! Yet Chu Xuan remained unmoved, gently blowing a breath. The crimson python shattered inch by inch, dissipating into nothingness. "This... this is impossible!" The grandmaster stared in disbelief. "You're at most at the third level of Qi Refining, how could you...?" Before he could finish, Chu Xuan waved his sleeve. The grandmaster was sent flying over 30 meters, crashing through 3 walls before finally coming to a stop. Silence. Absolute silence. Everyone stared dumbfounded at the young man standing in the hall, as if gazing upon a monster. Chu Xuan's gaze swept over the terrified Li family guards. "Go back and tell your family head: kneel outside my Chu family gates for 3 days and 3 nights, and perhaps I'll spare your Li family from destruction." After the Li family members fled in panic, Chu Tianxiong finally came to his senses. "Xuan'er, you...?" Chu Xuan smiled faintly. "Father, some things are better left unexplained for now. What matters is that from today onward, no 1 in Blackwater City will dare to disrespect our Chu family." That night, in his bedchamber, Chu Xuan took out a rusty bronze mirror—a family heirloom passed down through generations, considered worthless by everyone else. But his fingers traced mysterious patterns over the mirror's surface. "Come out." The mirror shimmered, and a graceful figure slowly emerged. A woman clad in palace attire bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Master." Chu Xuan nodded. "I need you to protect the Chu family for 3 days." "As you command." The woman bowed again and vanished into the night. Alone once more, Chu Xuan looked up at the bright moon outside his window, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes. "Yun Ruoyan, just you wait. Very soon, I'll return to the Immortal Realm and settle every single debt!"