harleyscars Chapter 180 The Demonic Monk Offers a Plan, Thunder Brew Unleashes its Power
Chapter 180 The Demonic Monk Offers a Plan, Thunder Brew Unleashes its Power
Chapter 180 The Demonic Monk Offers a Plan, Thunder Brew Unleashes its Power
Another ten months have passed.
The spiritual essence within that batch of mid-grade third-tier Xuan Yin Spirit Bamboo had been completely devoured by Chen Yi, and the spiritual essence within the bamboo had been entirely transformed into nourishment for the Taiyi Longevity Mantra.
Chen Yi's Taiyi Longevity Magic Power and Spirituality have reached the peak level of the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment.
The emerald-colored liquid magic surged through his meridians like mercury, each drop crystal clear and containing a boundless vitality far exceeding that of others of the same level.
When casting the spell, the dual spiritual energy, primarily wood and secondarily water, naturally blends together.
Low-level spells can be used with ease, yet their power is multiplied.
Intermediate spells can be cast instantly as usual.
Even the second-tier high-grade "Azure Wood Spirit Shield" can take shape in the blink of an eye, with defensive power comparable to the mana shield of a pseudo-core cultivator.
What Chen Yi cared about most was the Daoist charm containing a trace of green life within his magical power.
Each time the body circulates through the body, the emerald mist will spontaneously nourish the internal organs.
Chen Yi had secretly tested it; a wound deep enough to expose bone...
No elixirs are needed; it can be nourished solely by magical power.
It can heal completely in half a day!
This level of resilience has already touched the threshold of the self-healing category.
Similarly, this Taiyi Longevity Mantra, brimming with spiritual energy, made Chen Yi feel his life force growing stronger and stronger.
It also became increasingly helpful to his body refinement.
"Once I reach the Core Formation stage, my lifespan will likely be longer than others of the same level."
Chen Yi gazed inward at the swirling, life-giving spiritual mist within his dantian, lost in thought.
That day, Chen Yi was recuperating in his cave.
A disciple brought two communication jade talismans, which were sealed with magical imprints.
Chen Yi glanced at the letter and saw that the senders were Hao Youren and Lao Hu, whom he hadn't seen for several years.
Hao Youren's jade talisman contained simple information:
[I hope Brother Chen is well.]
Prices in Qingfeng Immortal City have been soaring recently. I, Xiao Hao, recently opened a magic weapon and material shop in the second-tier spiritual vein area. Thanks to Brother Chen's advance notice from several years ago, I accumulated some magic weapons and, taking advantage of the recent price increase, I made a small profit.
If Brother Chen needs any Tier 2 materials, you can write to me. As for some Tier 3 materials, I, Xiao Hao, might have connections.
In addition, Qingfeng Immortal City may organize a relatively high-level auction in three years. If Brother Chen comes, please be sure to inform Xiao Hao, and Xiao Hao will make full preparations for Brother Chen.
Finally, Xiao Hao also met some friends in Immortal City who needed third-tier spiritual food. If Brother Chen has time, I can ask these people to come to the Myriad Sounds Sect to have spiritual food custom-made for you. The price can be 10% higher than the market price.
Hao Youren simply reported on his recent situation and offered suggestions on how he could help Chen Yi, always putting Chen Yi's interests first.
His words are very humble.
Now he fully understands how much his connections, particularly with a cultivator like Chen Yi who is in the late Foundation Establishment stage and possesses third-tier skills, could be of great help.
Therefore, she cherishes her relationship with Chen Yi very much.
Old Hu also shared some recent news:
Senior Chen, Mingyue is really promising.
The deacon of the Green Wood Sect said that her spiritual root was considered good among the upper-grade, close to the earth-grade, and now at the age of fourteen, she had already reached the first level of Qi Refining!
In your last letter, you suggested that the girl go to the Miaoyin Sect to cultivate; I thank you for that.
Let's not trouble you for now, Senior Chen. This girl is still young. Experiencing hardship with me in the market will be helpful for her future.
If the monsters really invade, and I, Old Hu, can't protect this girl, then I'll cause you more trouble.
Old Hu was still the same Old Hu; he didn't easily ask Chen Yi for help. He didn't want to use up Chen Yi's favor just like that.
And what he said is right. It might be a good thing for this girl to suffer a little in the market now, in the future.
Besides, given Old Hu's cautious nature, those who managed to do well in the Li family's mortal market back then...
Even if monsters attack, there are ways to save your life.
Chen Yi did not reply to the two of them. He would not forget these old relationships.
If you can help, then lend a hand. After all, as his cultivation level increases, some things will be nothing more than a matter of lifting a finger.
Chen Yi, on the other hand, looked toward the northern horizon.
"Wait for Qin Chengcheng to return from his shift at the front."
"It's time to prepare for Core Formation."
In the north, a battlefield of demonic beasts.
Behind the endless beast tide, a sinister array of demonic energy shrouded an area of ten miles.
The earth was scorched and cracked, with piles of severed limbs and bones, and the air was filled with the smell of decay and blood.
Inside the temporary demonic energy tent at the center of the formation,
A late-stage Core Formation demonic cultivator, shrouded entirely in a black robe, stood with his hands behind his back, his voice hoarse:
"Mo Hui, your mission has begun."
Standing in front of him was a strangely handsome bald monk.
The once radiant golden light of Buddha had long since transformed into viscous demonic flames, and the blood-red Sanskrit characters embroidered on the monks' robes writhe like living creatures.
"Elder Red Moon."
The young monk put his palms together in a gesture of respect.
"News has come from the south that a secret realm a hundred miles outside Lake and Sea Immortal City is protected by a Nascent Soul formation, making it difficult for our elite disciples to infiltrate."
A blood-red jade slip slid out from the sleeve of the black-robed demonic cultivator.
"In this situation, the best course of action is to capture a true disciple of the Thunder Soul Sect and extract information about the tainted demonic realm from them. Ideally, we should also learn a method to suppress the tainted demonic thoughts."
Otherwise, even if the Palace Master himself breaks the Nascent Soul restriction and releases those things, we will still gain nothing.
The jade slip reflected three beautiful figures:
"Qiu Li, the prodigy of Zhongzhou, escaped from the siege of the Monster Beast Mountain Range;
Ning Bu's whereabouts remain a mystery;
Only Qin Chengcheng is currently active on the battlefield.
His demonic gaze shifted to the young monk:
"Since you participated in that group of prodigies exploring the secret realm, you have a good understanding of Qin Chengcheng's various abilities."
Now that she has formed her golden core and possesses the Thunder Sound Divine Power,
However, you also possess mid-stage third-order body refinement cultivation, and now that you are one with the demon and Buddha, dealing with her should not be a problem.
Your mission is to capture her alive!
If you succeed, the Holy Temple will bestow upon you the [Nine Netherworld Demon Crystal], aiding you in achieving the unity of demon and Buddha, and directly attaining the Nascent Soul stage!
Upon hearing this, the young monk's gaze remained deep and expressionless.
He nodded slightly and said, "Elder, killing or defeating her will not be easy."
But you should understand how difficult it is to capture him alive.
If you wish to accomplish this task, please lend me Elder Yu Xie's Thunder-Patterned Beast.
"Hmm? Why?" the black-robed elder asked in a cold voice.
"I've been observing Qin Chengcheng's movements over the past few months. She's always been staying on the edge of the demon beast army; she's very cautious."
It would be extremely difficult to trap her.
"But, as far as I know,"
Qin Chengcheng has a friend who is close to forming his core and happens to need a lightning-attribute core-forming spiritual item.
That Thunder-Patterned Beast possesses a unique ancient thunder beast bloodline, and its special thunder crystals contain a certain amount of thunder spirit essence, which can be used as a spiritual object for cultivators to form their core.
If we can set this beast as a trap, we might have a chance to capture Qin Chengcheng alive.
The demon elder narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and asked, "How confident are you?"
The young monk said calmly:
"If Qin Chengcheng's strength is as described by the elder—a one-patterned Purple Extreme Golden Core, possessing thunder-sound-like divine abilities, and without any other extraordinary strengths..."
"I am 80% confident I can capture him alive."
"Alright. I'll try to get that Thunder Beast for you! I hope you won't let me down."
A few days later,
The setting sun, like blood, dyed the entire valley red.
Qin Chengcheng's figure, wreathed in purple lightning, flickered continuously amidst the beast tide. Of the dozens of elite disciples of the Miaoyin Sect following behind her, nearly half had already perished.
"Form ranks! Don't scatter!"
She shouted sharply, and lightning shot from her fingertips, turning a second-tier peak demon wolf that pounced on her into charred remains.
However, there were simply too many monsters.
From all sides of the valley, swarms of monstrous beasts surged forth like a tide.
At the very center is a third-tier Thunder Beast Great Demon with the bloodline of an ancient ferocious beast.
But what Qin Chengcheng feared most was the figure standing on the hillside—
A bald monk, his robe stained with blood, was surrounded by surging demonic energy. His eyes, which should have been filled with the golden light of Buddhism, now gleamed with a sinister black light.
"Linghui? How did you become possessed by a demon?!"
Qin Chengcheng's pupils contracted slightly. In the secret realm, he was still Linghui, the young and talented monk of the Vajra Temple, but now he had completely fallen into the demonic path!
"Benefactor Qin, how have you been? My name is now Mo Hui."
Mo Hui's lips curled up slightly, her smile carrying a hint of wickedness, but her voice was icy cold.
"Today, I would like to invite Benefactor Qin to be a guest of my Demonic Sect!"
Before he could finish speaking, the black lotus phantom beneath his feet exploded, and his figure vanished abruptly.
In the next instant, they appeared hundreds of feet away, right above Qin Chengcheng's head!
"boom--!"
With a single punch, the black golden crystal marrow condensed from demonic energy crashed down like a meteorite!
Qin Chengcheng hastily cast a spell to block, and the purple lightning collided with the demonic energy, bursting out with a blinding black light.
"Pfft!" She groaned, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, and was blasted back dozens of feet, rolling down the hillside!
"Sect Master!" the disciples of the Myriad Sounds Sect exclaimed.
Qin Chengcheng gritted his teeth and got up, his blood and qi surging, his internal organs feeling as if they had been hit hard.
Mo Hui's punch was so powerful that it was comparable to that of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator!
"Again," Mo Hui said indifferently, and her figure disappeared once again.
"Boom! Boom!"
Two more punches landed, and Qin Chengcheng barely managed to dodge with lightning escape, but was still shaken by the aftershocks and coughed up blood, his internal magic power almost dissipating.
Three punches, just three punches, and her internal organs were completely injured, making it impossible for her to break through!
To make matters worse, that ancient thunder beast, a third-tier early-stage demon, had its eyes on her, its body crackling with lightning, poised to strike!
"Damn it..." Qin Chengcheng was anxious. Most of the disciples of the Miaoyin Sect had already died or been injured. If this continued, everyone would perish here!
She had to find a way to break the deadlock.
At this moment, she could no longer hide. The eighty-one lightning crystals within her body began to flicker little by little, preparing to unleash her strongest attack, kill the little monk, and then escape.
For some reason, Mo Hui suddenly stopped and stepped back at this moment, standing back on the hillside, looking at Qin Chengcheng with a cold smile, not giving her a chance.
The opponent's movements were too fast; as long as he wasn't given an opportunity, Qin Chengcheng had almost no way to deal with the little monk.
Unless, you drink that.
Just as Qin Chengcheng was considering whether to use the Azure Thunder Brew given to him by Chen Yi,
Suddenly, the thunder beast let out a deafening roar, its eyes turning bloodshot, and its entire body burst into ablaze with lightning patterns. A torrent of violent lightning surged forth as it recklessly burned its bloodline power to forcibly enhance its strength.
They began their assault on Qin Chengcheng's team.
"Huh? The beast tide clearly has the upper hand right now, why is it fighting so desperately?"
Qin Chengcheng was puzzled, but then a glint of light flashed in her eyes—
"Chance!"
The Thunder Beast unleashed its full power, which was astonishing, but it also revealed its weaknesses due to the forced increase in power!
Without hesitation, Qin Chengcheng unleashed the power of the eighty-one lightning crystals within his body. Amidst the blinding flashes of lightning, the eighty-one crystals formed a powerful array, condensing a terrifying surge of lightning energy into one of the crystals.
"boom--!"
The crystal shattered, and countless lightning patterns intertwined to form an array, instantly drawing upon the power of the thunder spirits of heaven and earth!
Qin Chengcheng's body surged with purple lightning, and his aura rose steadily, briefly stepping into the mid-level of the third rank!
"Purple Lightning Thunder Sound - Slash!"
With a flick of her jade finger, a dazzling bolt of lightning descended like divine punishment, precisely piercing the weak spot in the lightning patterns on the thunder beast's chest and abdomen!
"Awooo—!"
The Thunder Beast let out a mournful howl, its massive body crashed to the ground, the lightning dissipated, and its life force rapidly faded away!
Before it died, its eyes were filled with confusion, then it regained a sliver of clarity, suddenly turned around, ready to roar at Mo Hui, but could not make a sound.
Qin Chengcheng darted to the side of the Thunder Beast's corpse like lightning, his five fingers like hooks, and suddenly stabbed into its chest, pulling out a purple thunder crystal the size of a fist!
"Got it!"
She was overjoyed, but then her face turned pale. That last, overpowered attack had almost exhausted her magical power, and now she could barely stand.
see,
On the hillside, Mo Hui's expression changed, and she exclaimed in alarm:
"not good!
What are those lightning crystals?!
Qin Chengcheng actually had such a trump card.
The Thunder Beast was actually killed!
The next moment, his face contorted with rage.
"Hey! You righteous vixen, how dare you kill Elder Yu Xie's precious demonic beast! You shall not live today, die!"
He roared, and his demonic flames surged, transforming into a black rainbow that shot straight down!
Qin Chengcheng looked up at the approaching demonic figure, a cold smile curling at the corner of her lips.
"You think... that's all?"
She flipped her hand, took out a jade bottle, tilted her head back, and drank it all!
"Azure Thunder Brew—Open!"
In an instant, lightning exploded around her, and she transformed into a humanoid bolt of lightning!
Rumble—!
Thunder roared in the sky, and countless purple lightning bolts danced wildly like dragons and snakes, resonating with the lightning around Qin Chengcheng!
With a light touch of her fingers, the Heavenly Thunder Qin music suddenly erupted, and countless thunder patterns transformed into sound blades, sweeping across all directions!
"Zheng—!"
Mo Hui was the first to be hit; her demonic energy, as white as snow, dissipated instantly when it met the blazing sun!
"ah--!"
He let out a shrill scream and was thrown back violently, half of his body being smashed to pieces by the thunderous sound!
"Impossible! Azure Thunder Brew... how could this secret treasure of the Ji family of Zhongzhou be in your hands?!"
Mo Hui's eyes were filled with disbelief, and she exclaimed loudly!
Clearly, the demonic power within him was perfectly countered by the thunderous spirit body enhanced by the Azure Thunder Brew.
Under the ravages of thunder, the demonic energy within his body was in disarray, making it almost impossible for him to gather magical power!
Qin Chengcheng's eyes were icy cold, and the thunderous sound at his fingertips changed again!
"Heavenly Thunder Annihilates Demons!"
"boom--!"
A bolt of purple lightning, as thick as a bucket, descended from the sky and struck directly at Mo Hui's head!
Mo Hui gritted his teeth and summoned a string of blood-red Buddhist beads, barely managing to block the attack. However, the beads shattered instantly, and he spat out another mouthful of black blood!
"withdraw!"
He dared not linger any longer and transformed into a black rainbow, fleeing into the distance!
Meanwhile, in the valley, the remaining demonic beasts had already been shaken by the thunderous sound, bleeding from all seven orifices, howling and fleeing!
With his last breath, Qin Chengcheng led the remaining dozen or so disciples out of the valley.
Disappearing into the blood-red sunset,
This battle was extremely brutal!
That night, the demonic monk Mo Hui appeared inside the demon array tent, kneeling as he recounted the events of the day.
An elder in black robes and another elder who exorcised evil spirits, two demonic cultivators in the late stage of Core Formation, sat together at the head of the table, listening to the little monk's explanation.
"Everything went smoothly at first, but Qin Chengcheng was severely injured by this monk, and his magical power was almost depleted."
Just as the monk was about to finish,
Unexpectedly,
That female cultivator actually unleashed a powerful trump card!
She possessed a powerful array of eighty-one lightning crystals, which instantly killed Elder Yu Xie's beast, the Ferocious Beast, with a single strike.
When I tried to help,
She actually pulled out a bottle of [Azure Thunder Brew]. Ji Wuchen had already consumed this in the Demon Beast Mountain Range, and its effects are well-known to both of you, so I won't elaborate.
Qin Cheng was originally a disciple of the Thunder Soul Sect, and after consuming the Azure Thunder Brew, his strength became incredibly terrifying.
With just one move, he took away half of this monk's life!
If this woman hadn't been mindful of the sect disciples behind her, and hadn't relentlessly pursued him, this humble monk wouldn't be back today.
At this point, Mo Hui looked up, her face full of confusion:
"Elders, don't you say that Qin Chengcheng is only a Purple Extreme Golden Core cultivator with one pattern, and that her strongest ability is her Thunder Sound Divine Power?"
Why were the Demonic Sect unaware of these two trump cards? This sneak attack, intended as bait, not only failed to achieve its goal but may have also alerted the enemy.
Moreover, our losses were significant, a responsibility I will not bear.
"【Azure Thunder Brew】?"
"How could the State of Qi possess such a high-level spiritual object?!"
The two elders looked grim, but couldn't say anything.
After all, both the Thunder Crystal and the Thunder Brew were beyond their expectations.
"Very well, Mo Hui, you should go and recover from your injuries. This defeat is not your fault, and I will explain to the Palace Master."
The elder in black robes sighed and waved for Mo Hui to leave.
"Elder, I bear full responsibility for this matter!"
"I only need to recuperate for half a month. After that, I will voluntarily head south to perform clandestine work in the secret realm, as a way to atone for my sins."
We'll discuss it later.
Qin Chengcheng successfully turned the tide in one battle, and although the disciples of this sect also suffered heavy losses, they also achieved remarkable results.
Despite her injuries, she led the remaining dozen or so disciples who had undergone the ordeal back to the capital of Qi.
After informing the royal family of the details of the battle, he requested leave to return to his sect to recuperate.
The royal family granted permission and inquired about the origin of Qin Chengcheng's [Azure Thunder Brew].
Qin Chengcheng said that this item came from the Ji family of Zhongzhou, and she only had one bottle at the moment, which would be all she had left.
The royal family didn't say much, only sighed:
"If every prodigy of my Qi Kingdom could possess a bottle of this Thunder Brew, then we would reap even greater rewards in the war against demonic forces and monsters."
If Qin Chengcheng has connections, I hope he won't keep them to himself but will contribute them to the State of Qi.
Qi will compensate her.
Qin Chengcheng didn't give a definite answer; she had to go back and ask Chen Yi first.
Half a month later, after a brief rest, Qin Chengcheng used the spirit boat to lead his disciples back to the Thousand Sounds Mountain Range and the Myriad Sounds Sect's mountain gate.
(End of this chapter)