Chapter 123 : Flight from the Demon Wilds

Eldrin Chen gathered the Mystic Jade Ginseng [a rare and potent medicinal herb prized by cultivators], and then the two of them madly 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] of the Great Wasteland and arrived within the bounds of the Scorching Sun Mountain Range.

It was only then that the Violet Sanctum Demonic Mastiff [a powerful demonic beast of the Violet Sanctum realm] from Verdant Mastiff Mountain finally gave chase, pursuing them all the way to the edge of the Scorching Sun Mountain Range. Unwilling to give up, it was ultimately intercepted and blocked by the Human Race Violet Sanctum [a powerful human cultivator of the Violet Sanctum realm] from Scorching Sun Mountain.

"Whew—"

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

The Demon Race Territory was now in utter chaos, with Demon Race [demonic beings] searching for them everywhere. Fortunately, they both possessed Second Rank High-Grade Flying Sword [high-quality flying swords of the second rank], their speed far surpassing that of ordinary Foundation Establishment Late Stage [cultivators at the late stage of the Foundation Establishment realm]. 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.

In this battle, they had slain seven Foundation Establishment [realm of cultivation] demonic beasts, seizing seven Demonic Beast Inner Pill [the condensed energy core of a demonic beast] and the pelts of the seven beasts. Beyond that, they had also acquired over thirty stalks of Second Rank Spirit Herb [spirit herbs of the second rank].

The most precious treasures were two items: one was the Third-Rank Treasure Medicine Mystic Jade Ginseng, and the other was the Magnetic Essence Gold Bracelet [a magical treasure bracelet forged from magnetic essence gold]. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel .c om.

The Magnetic Essence Gold Bracelet [a magical artifact that manipulates metallic forces] was secured by Eldrin Chen alone, and since this treasure countered his Lifebound Immortal Sword [a cultivator's personal sword bound to their life force], he naturally would not let it fall into another's hands. Thus, he spoke up.

"This Magnetic Essence Gold Bracelet [a magical artifact that manipulates metallic forces] is useful to me."

"After tanning, those seven demon beast pelts can be made into three Second Rank High-Grade Blazing Heaven Sword Talisman [powerful talismans that unleash a sword technique of blazing heavenly fire]. Once I craft them into treasure talismans, I will give you three in exchange. What do you think?"

Varen Wei calculated silently. The Magnetic Essence Gold [a rare metal with magnetic properties] was obtained by Eldrin Chen, so he naturally had the right of first refusal. This item rightfully belonged to Eldrin Chen.

A single Second Rank High-Grade Blazing Heaven Sword Talisman [a talisman that unleashes a sword technique of blazing heavenly fire], this type of Divine Ability Talisman [a talisman that seals a powerful cultivation technique], was generally worth around three thousand Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy]. Three would be worth nearly ten thousand Spirit Stones, not even accounting for the current high premium due to the approaching Beast Tide [a periodic, massive invasion by demonic beasts].

Although the Magnetic Essence Gold [a rare metal with magnetic properties] was worth roughly thirty to forty thousand Spirit Stones, it was, after all, just the raw material for a Second Rank High-Grade magical treasure. Moreover, Eldrin Chen had secured it single-handedly. Compensating him with three Blazing Heaven Sword Talisman [talismans that unleash a sword technique of blazing heavenly fire] was already quite generous.

Thinking this, he smiled slightly. "The Chen Clan's Blazing Heaven Sword [a sword technique of blazing heavenly fire] has shaken the Border Province with its might. It's said it can even injure Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast [demonic beasts equivalent to the Violet Sanctum cultivation stage]. With three such precious talismans in hand, the foundation of my Wei Clan will be strengthened by another third."

"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 stage of the Foundation Establishment realm]. Once I do, the Blazing Heaven Sword Talisman [talismans that unleash a sword technique of blazing heavenly fire] I craft will be forty to fifty percent more powerful than what I can produce now."

"As for this Mystic Jade Ginseng [a spiritual ginseng of exceptional purity and potency], we will follow your suggestion and send it to Heavenly Ruins Mountain to have Patriarch Jiang refine it into Mystic Jade Pill [pills refined from Mystic Jade Ginseng]. Once the pills are successfully refined, we will split the Precious Pill [a general term for high-grade cultivation pills] equally."

Watching him store the Primordial Magnetic Treasure Bracelet [a powerful enchanted artifact that manipulates fundamental magnetic forces], that Varen Wei cast a glance at the Mystic Jade Ginseng [a legendary spirit herb of immense purity and potency]. "It's just that I am not familiar with Patriarch Jiang, so I will need you to make the trip."

"Do not worry about that matter." Mentioning Exquisite Jiang, Eldrin Chen's eyes held a trace of amusement. "I have some... rapport with Patriarch Jiang."

Varen Wei nodded, then looked towards the thirty Spirit Herb [plants imbued with spiritual energy, used in alchemy and cultivation]. These herbs varied in grade, but their combined value was far from insignificant.

After further discussion, the two took one Verdant Origin Mushroom [a rare fungus that nourishes the foundational life force] each from the pair. Of the three Yuan-Breaking Fruit [a fruit said to aid in breaking through cultivation bottlenecks], Eldrin Chen took one, leaving the remaining Spirit Herb [plants imbued with spiritual energy, used in alchemy and cultivation] for Varen Wei.

In exchange, Eldrin Chen claimed all seven Demonic Beast Inner Pill [the condensed spiritual core of a powerful demonic beast]. Sharing the same origin, if brought back to the Old Patriarch, they might be refined into a matching set of Formation Artifact [magical treasures designed to work together to power or enhance formations].

A Formation Artifact [magical treasures designed to work together to power or enhance formations] composed entirely of Second Rank Magical Artifact [a powerful grade of enchanted items] would, once forged, likely reach the Second Rank High-Grade [a pinnacle tier of power for artifacts of its rank], promising truly formidable might.

With the treasures divided, the two parted ways within the Scorching Sun Mountain Range. Varen Wei prepared to return to his clan to arrange for the processing of the Spirit Herb [plants imbued with spiritual energy, used in alchemy and cultivation], while Eldrin Chen set his course directly for Heavenly Ruins Mountain.

After all, the Mystic Jade Ginseng [a legendary spirit herb of immense purity and potency] was far too precious; it was best refined into pills and consumed swiftly.

Thus, Eldrin Chen flew on his sword, traversing over twenty thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. On this day, a sudden sense of unease prickled at his awareness.

Ahead, a figure had been lying in wait. Seeing him approach, they immediately unleashed an Ink-Black Magical Blade [a sinister, jet-black enchanted blade] that cleaved through the air towards him.

"Not good."

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

But at the same instant, a large net descended from the other side. It was shockingly also a Second Rank High-Grade magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators]. Even more astonishingly, the net was studded with numerous Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder [a powerful thunder-based divine ability].

"The Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder Net."

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

The Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder Net was one of the three most powerful Life-Bound Magical Artifact [a magical treasure bound to a cultivator's life force] of the Verdant Sun Sect. Forged by refining Nine Heavens Cloud and Mist Essence [a rare spiritual essence from the highest heavens] and infusing it with vast quantities of Blazing Third Fire Energy [a potent fire-attribute spiritual energy], then inscribing it with Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder Divine Patterns [arcane patterns that channel the divine thunder], the artifact was tempered for five times five—twenty-five—days before completion. This chapter is provided by https://audio-novel.com. Support the original.

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

Most crucially, the divine ability Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder inscribed upon it possessed extraordinary power. It was said that if cultivated to the Fourth Rank Golden Core Realm [the fourth major stage of cultivation], even a Fourth Rank Low-Grade version of the net could unleash thirty-six Third-Rank Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder with a single cast.

If the power of the divine thunder was concentrated and unified, it could also release three Fourth-Rank Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder. Thus, even a Golden Core Grade demon beast, once ensnared, would be blasted until its flesh was torn and its bones laid bare.

A former sect master of the Verdant Sun Sect had even refined this treasure to Fourth Rank Mid-Grade. Legend told of a single cast unleashing seventy-two bolts of Third-Rank Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder, reducing tens of thousands of demon beasts to ashes and leveling the earth for a hundred Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in all directions.

At this moment, Bright Distance Wei activated the Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder Net [a net woven from divine thunder of the Blazing Third Fire] and cast it forward. Although its power fell far short of its legendary descriptions, it still contained one hundred and eight first-grade Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder [divine thunderbolts of the Blazing Third Fire].

If caught within it, even Eldrin Chen's Ninefold Resonance Bell [a magical bell that resonates with ninefold power] might not be able to withstand the assault.

At the critical moment, the sword energy beneath Eldrin Chen's feet surged violently. He forcefully channeled the Solar Fire Ascension Sword [a sword imbued with the power of the ascending solar fire] and slashed forward, actually tearing a rent in the Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder Net and carrying him through the breach to safety.

Unfortunately, the Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder Net was formless, capable of dispersing and reforming. Although a gap had been torn open, it quickly restored itself to its original state.

"*Clang—*"

Propelled by his sword energy, Eldrin Chen shot out a thousand Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters], escaping the encirclement before turning back to survey the battlefield. He saw Bright Distance Wei and Senior Brother Yan giving chase.

Noting the profound depth of Bright Distance Wei's spiritual power [the cultivated energy within a practitioner], a clear sign of a cultivator from the prestigious Verdant Sun Sect, Eldrin called out a question.

"We have never met. Why do you attack me?"

"The dead need not know too much."

Bright Distance Wei sneered coldly and continued to channel the Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder Net towards Eldrin.

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

That Senior Brother Yan was merely an ordinary Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator, wielding only a single Second Rank High-Grade Magical Treasure, the Heaven Net Blade. In a one-on-one duel, Eldrin Chen was confident he could subdue him. However, that Bright Distance Wei was truly too Extraordinary.

This man had opened up the majority of his Violet Sanctum Meridian of the Path. His True Essence [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by a practitioner] was so profound and dense that it surpassed Varen Wei's by forty to fifty percent. Furthermore, besides the Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder Net, he also possessed three other Second Rank High-Grade Magical Treasures.

"His True Essence is more profound than mine. It seems I must end this swiftly." For more chapters, visit audio_novel.com for the complete novel.