Chapter 231 Purple-Green Calamity-Warding Gourd (Magic Treasure)

Everyone exchanged glances, for the Violet Qi Cloud-Patterned Elixir(Pill) was worth a fortune.

With 2 of them right before his eyes, a Purple Palace, Late Stage cultivator now had a 60 to 70 percent chance of a breakthrough.

Elder Qian gazed at the Violet Mist Cloud-Patterned Elixir, his mind deep in contemplation. "My lifespan is nearing its end," he mused inwardly. "It is time for the clan to nurture a second cultivator of Purple Palace, Late Stage."

"Since I have no chance of breaking through to the Core Formation realm anyway, I might as well trade that treasure to the Chen family."

At this thought, he retrieved a violet-blue gourd and spoke, "I offer this in exchange. Are you willing?"

“Purple-Green Calamity-Warding Gourd (Magic Treasure)！”

Everyone's gaze trembled slightly, their faces revealing equally astonished expressions.

The Purple-Green Calamity-Warding Gourd (Magic Treasure) was a unique third-tier magical artifact capable of unleashing a single Purple-Green Divine Thunderbolt. Its power was truly astonishing, rivaling even that of fourth-tier artifacts.

However, the brewing of the Violet Azure Divine Thunder was no simple feat—it required a full century to accumulate just 1 bolt. This made the artifact's offensive capabilities exceedingly impractical, relegating its use to a final, desperate trump card.

During the Beast Rampage, Patriarch Qian had already expended 1 Violet Azure Divine Thunder. It would now take another 60 to 70 years before the next Violet Azure Divine Thunder could be unleashed. During this period, the treasure’s power would be inferior even to a low-grade Tier-3 magic treasure.

However, this treasure possesses another wondrous function—it can diminish the power of the Heavenly Tribulation.

When a cultivator breaks through to the Golden Core realm, the Purple-Green Calamity-Warding Gourd (Magic Treasure) can absorb a portion of the heavenly tribulation's lightning power, enhancing the cultivator's chances of surviving the thunder calamity.

Precisely because of this, the value of this treasure was somewhat difficult to define, yet it must be said to be a rare and precious artifact.

Elder Qian possessed 3 heirlooms that safeguarded their clan. The other 2 were his life-bound magic treasure and a protective artifact vital to his survival, both of which he could not bear to part with. Thus, he reluctantly offered this treasure for exchange.

Eldrin exchanged a glance with the old clan leader, a flicker of resolve stirring within him.

Many cultivators with insufficient foundation, though they managed to break through to the Golden Core Realm, ultimately perished under the Golden Core Heavenly Tribulation—demonstrating just how terrifying this tribulation truly is.

With this Purple-Green Calamity-Warding Gourd (Magic Treasure), the clan would possess another treasure to transcend tribulations, enhancing their chances of surviving the Golden Core Lightning Tribulation by several degrees.

"This Purple-Green Calamity-Warding Gourd (Magic Treasure) is truly exceptional."

"I'll trade with you."

Eldrin produced the Violet Mist Cloud-Vein Pill and completed the transaction with Patriarch Qian.

After selling the Purple-Green Calamity-Warding Gourd (Magic Treasure), the remaining 5 Creation Cloud Pattern Pills (Spiritual Object) were also traded away.

The 5 Creation Cloud Pattern Pills (Spiritual Object) were exchanged for 1 Yi Wood Crystal (Spiritual Object), a third-tier lower-grade immortal sword, and a third-tier mid-grade defensive magical instrument.

The third-tier, lower-grade immortal sword was intended for Lior's replacement, while the third-tier, middle-grade defensive artifact was given to the Old Patriarch. As for the Yi Wood Crystal (Spiritual Object), Eldrin planned to reserve it for Chen Qingwan.

In the subsequent transaction, he purchased 2 stalks of Ginseng of the Returning Origin (Spiritual Object), the primary ingredients for the Qi Replenishing Return Pill.

Apart from that, there were no other treasures that particularly caught Eldrin's interest. After all, given his current cultivation level and wealth, there were few treasures left that could stir his heart.

After the alliance conclave concluded, everyone returned to Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location) to muster their forces and make final preparations for the impending campaign.

Eldrin did not depart immediately. He sought out Lyra and asked with concern, "That Mirror of the Vast Heaven is a supreme treasure for refining demons. Are you certain you can handle it?"

"Rest assured," she said with a confident smile. "I have discussed with Yan Zijie, and we will invite the Purple Abyss Furnace over."

"Good."

Eldrin (Person Name) let out a sigh of relief.

Due to time constraints, he did not linger long at Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location) and soon returned to his clan.

Similar to the previous beast tide invasion, ancient powers like the Azure Sun Sect could never be conquered by a single Golden Core, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivator.

Therefore, a large number of cultivators must be conscripted to employ human wave tactics, wearing down the power of Qingyang Mountain's protective formation, before there is any possibility of breaching it.

To completely breach Qingyang Mountain, all immortal clans from the 3 provinces had heeded the conscription, each required to dispatch over 50 percent of their cultivators for the assault.

The Qingyang Sect had long lost the support of the people, with major immortal clans suffering under its tyranny for ages. This campaign against the sect was not only an act of vengeance but also driven by vested interests.

Once the mighty Qingyang Sect was conquered, according to the battle merit exchange promised by Lyra (Person Name), the participating cultivators and immortal clans would naturally reap bountiful rewards.

The Chen Clan, leveraging the power of the 7 Stars Demon-Slaying Ark, mobilized resources from all directions. After 3 months of extensive efforts, they finally assembled a force of 20 Foundation Establishment cultivators and over 1,000 Qi Refining cultivators.

Additionally, the Pan family and various other immortal clans dispatched a total of over 8,000 Qi Refining cultivators from Yu County alone.

The cultivators from the 3 provinces and 8 prefectures who had joined the war numbered over 60,000 in total, all prepared to partake in this conflict.

As for their assembly, the Qingyang Sect could do nothing at present. The Eldest Xu was still in seclusion recovering from his injuries. Faced with the blockade imposed by powerful foes such as the Eldest Qian, Eldrin (Person Name), and Xavier (Person Name), the 9 Zifu cultivators had no choice but to remain entrenched on Qingyang Mountain, not daring to make any rash moves.

That day, just as Eldrin had flown back to Verdant Chariot Mountain on his sword, he heard the Old Clan Leader ask, "How are things over in Yang Province?"

Eldrin shook his head and said, "Perhaps due to the contract established by the Ji Clan, there has been no unusual movement from the Scorched Sun Mountain side for now."

"The Verdant Sun Sect had already abandoned its assets in Yang Province, with its main forces having long since withdrawn back to Mount Verdant Sun."

The old clan leader nodded. Yangzhou had always been 1 of the vital lifelines of the Qingyang Sect.

Apart from Scorched Sun Mountain (Location), Cloudyang Ridge (Location) also possessed a third-grade superior spiritual vein, and within that ridge flowed a third-grade superior Xin Metal Earth Vein (Spiritual Vein).

Now, the Verdant Sun Sect had lost Scorched Sun Mountain (Location) and directly abandoned Cloud Sun Ridge as well—a move that could only be described as decisively ruthless.

The Qingyang Sect now only held the spiritual vein at Mount Qingyang, along with 2 third-order spiritual veins in its vicinity.

"I heard that Patriarch Liu's vitality is beginning to wane, and he's nearing his final nirvana," Chen Changxuan remarked, his expression turning grave. "This move was most likely ordered by Patriarch Mo. That man is truly a formidable opponent."

As the 2 were discussing this, they saw a massive treasure ship stretching over a 100 zhang in length soaring across the distant sky.

This vessel was named the Profound Mystery Treasure Ship, crafted by Lyra (Person Name) using the bones of the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast) as its keel, infused with copious spiritual materials in its forging.

To forge this treasure ship, Lyra (Person Name) expended over 2,000,000 spirit stones, purchased more than 10,000 first-grade spirit woods, and enlisted the joint efforts of Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location) and various great clans to engrave formation patterns upon every single timber.

It could be said that this magical instrument was forged by combining countless First-Rank Magical Instruments (Magic Treasure) with a fourth-order dragon bone, all seamlessly fused through the power of an array formation, enabling it to unleash astonishing might.

The treasure ship was equipped with 4 fourth-tier formations in total. 1 was called the Nether Mysterious Heavenly Aegis, which pushed the defensive power of the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast)'s innate ability—Nether Mysterious Heavenly Aegis—to its absolute limit.

If 3 1000 cultivators were to channel their power together, with a Golden Core cultivator presiding over the formation, the unleashed force would be sufficient to withstand the full-force assault of a Golden Core Perfection expert.

Chapter 1: The Reborn Youth Mount Azurepeak, outer sect disciple quarters. A youth of 15 or 16 years sat cross-legged on a stone bed, his face pale as paper. Suddenly, his body trembled violently, and he collapsed onto the bed. When he opened his eyes again, a flash of profound depth crossed his gaze. "So, I've been reborn... back to 3 100 years ago, when I was merely 16." Chu Yuning, the youngest Soul Formation sovereign of the Azure Cloud Realm, had fallen during his heavenly tribulation. To his astonishment, he had returned to his youthful years. In his previous life, he had been an ordinary outer sect disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect, enduring countless hardships to eventually reach the Soul Formation stage. Yet ultimately, he still perished beneath the heavenly tribulation. "Since I've been granted a second chance, I shall rectify all past regrets in this life!" He closed his eyes to inspect his body, only to find his dantana shattered and his meridians severed—precisely the same condition as that fateful day 3 100 years ago. That day, he had been framed by fellow disciple Zhao Qingshan during a sect mission, resulting in severe injuries that destroyed his cultivation base. From then on, he had sunk into mediocrity. A cold gleam flashed in Chu Yuning's eyes. "Zhao Qingshan, just you wait." Suddenly, a burst of mocking laughter came from outside the door. "Chu Yuning, stop pretending to be dead! The sect mission is due today. If you can't hand over 10 low-grade spirit stones, pack your things and get out of the Azure Cloud Sect!" The door was kicked open with a loud crash. 3 figures swaggered in. The leader, a pockmarked youth, glanced contemptuously at Chu Yuning. "What? Still playing dead?" Chu Yuning recognized him—Ma Rong, 1 of Zhao Qingshan's lackeys. In his previous life, it was this very Ma Rong who, after his injuries, had seized his remaining spirit stones and kicked him out of the sect, leaving him with no choice but to wander the mortal world. A cold smile tugged at Chu Yuning's lips. "Are you here to deliver yourself to me?" Ma Rong was momentarily stunned, then burst into raucous laughter. "This idiot must've been beaten silly! You're nothing but trash with a shattered dantian, and you still dare to act tough in front of me?" His 2 companions joined in the mockery. "Brother Ma, why waste words on him? Just break his legs and throw him out!" "That's right! A piece of trash like him doesn't deserve to stay in the Azure Cloud Sect!" Ma Rong cracked his knuckles, a malicious grin spreading across his face. "Well then, today I'll teach you a lesson on how to behave!" He threw a punch directly at Chu Yuning's face. In Ma Rong's view, Chu Yuning, with his shattered dantian, was no different from a mortal. This punch was sure to break his nose bridge. But in the next moment, his expression froze abruptly. Chu Yuning had somehow appeared right in front of him, his left hand gripping Ma Rong's fist like an iron vise. "How... how is this possible?" Ma Rong's eyes widened in disbelief. Before he could process what was happening, a sharp pain shot through his abdomen. Chu Yuning's right palm had struck him with the force of a massive hammer. "Ah—" Ma Rong was sent flying, crashing heavily against the wall before slumping to the ground like a puddle of mud. The 2 followers were dumbstruck, staring in shock at the scene before them. Hadn't they said Chu Yuning's dantian was shattered? How could he still possess such terrifying strength? Chu Yuning glanced coldly at the 2. "Scram." The 2 shivered in fear, hastily helping Ma Rong up and scrambling out the door. After they left, Chu Yuning's face turned pale again, and he coughed up a mouthful of black blood. Although he had used a secret technique to temporarily unleash strength, it had worsened his injuries. "I must heal my wounds as soon as possible." He sat cross-legged once more, circulating the 9 Revolutions Soul Art, a top-tier cultivation method he had obtained by chance in his previous life. Although this technique was incredibly profound, practicing it required immense resources. In his past life, he had only managed to gather enough materials to cultivate it after reaching the Core Formation stage. But now, he had no other choice. As the art circulated, the surrounding spiritual energy began to gather toward him. An hour later, Chu Yuning opened his eyes, a trace of surprise flashing within them. He hadn't expected that in this life, the 9 Revolutions Soul Art would be even more powerful than he remembered. In just 1 hour, his injuries had noticeably improved. If this continued, he would fully recover in just 3 days. At that moment, a clear voice came from outside the door. "Is Junior Brother Chu here?" Chu Yuning's heart stirred. This voice... He rose and opened the door, and sure enough, a graceful young woman in green stood outside. Su Qingxuan! The number 1 beauty of the Azure Cloud Sect's outer sect, and also the person he had secretly admired in his youth. In his previous life, after he was expelled from the sect, he heard that Su Qingxuan had been forced to marry the son of a rival sect's leader not long after. Not long after that, news of her passing came. Now, seeing her again, Chu Yuning's heart was filled with emotions. Su Qingxuan looked at Chu Yuning, a hint of surprise in her beautiful eyes. She felt that today's Chu Yuning seemed different from before, especially his gaze, which carried a depth that belied his age. She composed herself and said, "I heard you were injured, so I specially brought you a Healing Pill." She took out a white jade bottle and handed it to Chu Yuning. Chu Yuning was momentarily stunned. In his previous life, he had never known that Su Qingxuan had brought him medicine. He accepted the jade bottle, his tone gentle. "Thank you, Senior Sister Su." Su Qingxuan nodded slightly. "Rest well. If you need anything, you can come to me." After saying this, she turned and left. Watching her retreating figure, Chu Yuning's eyes grew determined. In this life, he would definitely not allow the tragedy of her early demise to happen again! He returned to the room and opened the jade bottle. A rich medicinal fragrance wafted out. "This is... a high-grade Healing Pill?" Chu Yuning was somewhat surprised. High-grade Healing Pills were extremely precious, especially for outer sect disciples. They were simply priceless. It seemed Su Qingxuan had gone to great trouble to obtain this. He swallowed the elixir, and a warm current immediately spread throughout his body, rapidly healing his injuries. Coupled with the effects of the 9 Revolutions Soul Art, his shattered dantian actually began to slowly regenerate. 3 days later, Chu Yuning opened his eyes, a bright gleam flashing within them. Not only were his injuries completely healed, but his cultivation had also been restored to the third level of Qi Refining. More importantly, his dantian, having been broken and then restored, had actually become even more resilient than before. "It's time to settle scores with Zhao Qingshan." A cold light flashed in Chu Yuning's eyes. He left the disciple quarters and headed straight for the Mission Hall. Along the way, many disciples pointed at him, discussing in low voices. "Look, it's Chu Yuning! I heard his dantian was shattered, how is he out and about now?" "Who knows? Maybe he's given up on himself." "Tch, a good-for-nothing still putting on airs." Chu Yuning paid no attention to these discussions and soon arrived at the Mission Hall. In the hall, a handsome young man in blue was currently handing over a mission, surrounded by a group of fawning disciples. It was Zhao Qingshan! At that moment, Zhao Qingshan also noticed Chu Yuning, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes, followed by a cold glare. He walked over with a fake smile. "So it's Junior Brother Chu. I heard you were badly injured? Why are you out and about now?" Chu Yuning looked at him coldly. "Zhao Qingshan, no need to pretend here. Weren't you the 1 who set me up?" The surrounding disciples erupted in an uproar. Zhao Qingshan's expression changed, but he quickly returned to normal. "Junior Brother Chu, what nonsense are you talking? You failed the mission yourself, and now you're blaming me?" "That's right! Senior Brother Zhao kindly gave you a chance, and you couldn't handle it yourself, yet you have the nerve to blame others?" A follower immediately chimed in. Chu Yuning paid no attention to them, his gaze fixed on Zhao Qingshan. "Since you admit it, that makes things easier." He took a step forward, the aura of the third level of Qi Refining erupting completely. "Today, I will reclaim that debt!"