Chapter 191 : Thunderclap Justice

Path Sun Pan's face twisted into a savage snarl, his voice dripping with icy venom. "During the Beast Tide [a periodic, massive invasion of demonic beasts], your Verdant Sun Sect betrayed the Green Sun Covenant [a defensive pact among local powers]. Patriarch Xu fled without a fight, abandoning us to our fate and leaving my Pan Clan nearly extinct."

"And after the Beast Tide subsided, your sect did not provide a single Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy] in compensation for our losses."

"Today, I, Percival Pan, have come to demand justice for the millions of wronged souls of my clan!"

As their words hung in the air, the defensive Formation [a structured array that channels energy for protection or attack] finally buckled and shattered completely.

River Source Li suffered a violent backlash, coughing up a mouthful of blood on the spot. His face paled in terror, and he immediately summoned a Escape Light [a beam of light used for rapid flight] to flee for his life.

"Watch out! It's an Escape Technique Divine Ability [a specialized art for swift evasion or retreat]!" someone shouted.

"Don't let him escape!"

The fastest to react was Percival Pan. This Violet Sanctum Patriarch [a cultivator who has reached the Violet Sanctum realm] with a Thunder Spiritual Root [an innate affinity for lightning and thunder energy] actually possessed his own Escape Technique Divine Ability. In a flash, he transformed into a streak of Purple Heavenly Thunderclap [a divine ability that allows the user to move with the speed and force of a purple thunderbolt] that split the sky, intercepting River Source Li head-on.

He unleashed a barrage of Thunderclap [powerful concussive strikes imbued with thunder energy], instantly battering River Source Li until he spat blood and was sent flying backward.

Having resolved to sever all ties with the Verdant Sun Sect, none present would let a tiger return to the mountains. Xavier Xu channeled his energy into the Golden Fire Dragon Shears [a pair of enchanted golden shears that unleash dragon-shaped flames], sending a sweeping slash that sent both of River Source Li's magical treasures [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] flying and forced him into a desperate, panicked retreat. Continue reading this story at audio-novel*com.

In that fleeting instant, Eldrin Chen seized the opportunity to unleash the Metallic Gold Divine Thunder [a powerful thunder-based divine ability], shattering the protective aura [a defensive energy barrier] of River Source Li.

Pitifully, River Source Li was merely at the Violet Sanctum 2nd Tier [the second level of the Violet Sanctum cultivation stage]. Facing the combined assault of four opponents each possessing combat power at the Violet Sanctum Mid Stage [the middle phase of the Violet Sanctum stage], he was stripped of all his means within a few exchanges.

Although he possessed an Escape Technique Divine Ability [a specialized divine ability for fleeing], making his escape methods quite Extraordinary, it was unfortunately rendered useless before the Thunderclap [a technique involving a sudden, explosive burst of thunder] Escape Technique Divine Ability.

After merely a dozen or so moves, Eldrin Chen seized another opening and, with a single sword stroke, severed his head.

"Fellow Daoist Chen [a respectful form of address between cultivators], you truly are a natural-born seed of a Sword Immortal [a title for a supreme master of the sword path]," Xavier Xu remarked, stroking his beard with a grave expression after the battle concluded.

"If you possessed a third-tier Upper-Grade Immortal Sword [a high-quality immortal sword of the third rank], your combat prowess would likely surpass even my own by a significant margin."

Eldrin Chen maintained a calm demeanor, responding with humility, "It was but a minor skill. With your abilities, Elder Brother Xu, you would have surely slain him in a few more moves."

By now, the battle on the mountain had also ended. Cangkun Mountain held only a dozen or so Foundation Establishment [the stage after Qi Refinement] cultivators from the Verdant Sun Sect and over a thousand Vital Essence Refinement [the first stage of cultivation] practitioners.

With over forty Foundation Establishment cultivators from several great families launching a joint assault, supported by the two Violet Sanctum Patriarch [patriarchs at the Violet Sanctum stage] Eternal Profound Chen and Yang Yuanhe, they were utterly annihilated in moments.

The allied forces swiftly purged the remaining resistance, securing complete control over the mountain stronghold.

The group ascended Cangkun Mountain [a mountain range in the cultivation world], redeployed a Third Rank Formation [a mid-level defensive or offensive magical array], and proceeded directly into the Bulwark Earth Vein [a powerful underground spiritual energy channel associated with the earth element].

After entering the Earth Vein [an underground spiritual energy channel], they soon arrived at the location where the Purple Sun Pool [a spiritual pool imbued with solar and lunar energies] and the source of the Earth Vein converged.

After a brief inspection, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Xu. It appears the next Cultivable Earth Crystal [a crystalized earth-attribute spiritual essence used for cultivation breakthroughs] will be born within ten years."

Xavier Xu's face lit up with a smile. A female cultivator from the Shyu Clan who had reached the Foundation Establishment [the second major stage of cultivation] had already opened four-tenths of her Violet Sanctum Meridian of the Path [the specific energy meridian required to advance to the Violet Sanctum realm]. With this Cultivable Earth Crystal and by purchasing a Green Jade Barrier-Breaking Pill [a pill that aids in breaking through cultivation bottlenecks] next time, her chances of breaking through to the Violet Sanctum [the third major stage of cultivation] would likely exceed sixty percent.

Furthermore, by occupying this Earth Vein from now on, the four great Violet Sanctum Immortal Clan [powerful clans led by Violet Sanctum cultivators] would, in effect, gain an additional Five Elements Treasure Crystal [a rare crystal containing the essence of all five elements] every two Sixty-Year Cycle [a cycle of sixty years, a significant unit of time in fate and cultivation], marking a sudden and substantial increase in their resources.

"Moreover, it seems the Purple Sun Jade [a precious jade formed from the energies of the Purple Sun Pool] within this Purple Sun Pool will still require thirty years to fully form,"

Eldrin Chen continued, his gaze fixed on the Purple Sun Pool, a flicker of undisguised desire appearing in his eyes.

The Purple Sun Jade was not only the supreme treasure for breaking through to the Violet Sanctum but could also be refined into the Violet Aura Cloud-Vein Pill [a key pill for advancing to the late stage of the Violet Sanctum realm], the crucial elixir for piercing the barrier of the Violet Sanctum Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Violet Sanctum realm]. How could anyone present not covet it?

Xavier Xu glanced at the others and proposed, "This Purple Sun Jade only forms once every century. If we were to take turns claiming it, the wait would be far too long."

"Why not wait until it is fully formed, have it refined into a batch of Violet Aura Cloud-Vein Pill, and distribute the pills among our four families? What do you think?"

Everyone nodded in agreement, accepting this method.

Seeing their assent, Xavier Xu allowed a smile to grace his features. In truth, he harbored a subtle scheme of his own.

Having recently broken through to the Violet Sanctum 6th Tier, he estimated that in thirty years he would reach the threshold to attempt the Violet Sanctum Late Stage. By then, successfully refining a cauldron of Violet Aura Cloud-Vein Pill would significantly bolster his chances of that breakthrough.

After examining the two most crucial treasures, the group rested for two days. Finally, the party of Foundation Establishment Cultivators took full stock of the spoils from the battle.

On that day, the Old Patriarch held an account ledger, smiling as he announced, "From this engagement, we have seized one hundred thirty thousand Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy]. Additionally, we acquired two Third Rank Magical Artifacts, one set of a Third Rank Formation, and various other supplies including Second Rank Magical Artifacts."

"Furthermore, this Cultivable Earth Vein will henceforth yield one Second Rank material annually from within the Cultivable Earth pulse. This alone promises an annual income of twelve thousand Spirit Stones." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel dot com.

After reviewing the ledger, smiles blossomed on everyone's faces.

Xavier Xu set down the ledger, his expression one of clear delight. "The immediate spoils and the future recurring profits," he proposed, "shall be divided according to the pre-agreed allocation ratios. Does this meet with your approval?"

The group exchanged glances, finding no cause for objection. Both the Old Patriarch and Eldrin Chen wore satisfied smiles.

The share of Spirit Stones allocated to the Chen Clan from this single venture alone exceeded thirty thousand, not to mention the substantial material resources. Moreover, henceforth, the Chen Clan would receive an annual profit of three thousand Spirit Stones from the Earth Vein. This sum was nearly sufficient to sustain the cultivation of one Violet Sanctum cultivator or ten Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Seeing everyone in agreement, Xavier Xu spoke again, "River Source Li possessed two magical treasures [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators]. After dismantling the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or attack], we have obtained a total of four Third-Rank Magical Treasures [powerful enchanted artifacts of the third rank]."

"Our Xu Clan and the Yang Clan each contributed one Third Rank Middle Grade magical treasure to set up the Formation. Therefore, the Cultivable Earth Divine Thunder Banner and the Heavenly Kun Treasure Seal shall belong to our two families."

Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with the Old Patriarch and naturally had no objections. The remaining two treasures were merely Third Rank Lower Grade. The Chen Clan did not claim these items, opting instead for tens of thousands of Spirit Stones [minerals that store and radiate spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation].

The Chen Clan had just ascended to become a Violet Sanctum Immortal Clan [a clan with a cultivator at the Violet Sanctum realm]. Currently, they were urgently focused on nurturing their Spiritual Vein [a subterranean conduit of concentrated spiritual energy]. Mainly, Eldrin Chen had slain far too many foes on his journey and was not lacking in Third Rank Lower Grade Magical Treasures for the time being.

After the distribution of these treasures, not many items remained. Only three jade slips brought a pleasant surprise to Eldrin Chen.

Among the three jade slips, the first recorded a cultivation art. This art was named the Verdant Wood True Flame Art. It could cultivate one to the Violet Sanctum 7th Tier and was a dual Wood and Fire attribute Violet Sanctum [a major cultivation stage] technique.

The families each made a copy of this art. Eldrin Chen and the Old Patriarch also revealed looks of delight.

The clan's Wood-attribute cultivation art could only reach the Foundation Establishment Mid Stage. Their two Fire-attribute arts were too domineering and unsuitable for Verdant Grace Chen to cultivate. With this new art in hand, Aunt Verdant Grace's future Path [the journey of cultivation and enlightenment] would be much smoother.

The second jade slip recorded the refinement method for a type of Lifebound Magical Treasure [a treasure forged with a cultivator's life essence, growing in power with them]. That treasure was called the Verdant Wood Core Lamp. It was a dual Wood and Fire attribute Lifebound Magical Treasure capable of unleashing a powerful Divine Ability [a supernatural power derived from cultivation].

That River Source Li evidently also possessed dual Wood and Fire Spiritual Roots [the innate spiritual attributes that determine a cultivator's affinity]. His most crucial treasures were of the dual Wood and Fire attributes. One could say Verdant Grace Chen had encountered no small measure of serendipity.

The final jade slip was a Divine Ability Jade Slip. Within it was recorded the First Wood Divine Thunder, the second divine thunder technique that Eldrin Chen had obtained. This content originates from (audio-novel.com). Please respect copyright.