AWB Chapter 153 Shocking Changes in the Secret Realm
Chapter 153 Shocking Changes in the Secret Realm
Chapter 153 Shocking Changes in the Secret Realm
In between, he took the time to complete the challenge of the third Thunder Lion and accept the inheritance of the third stone tablet, Kanlei.
This is an application of naval mines, which Chen Yi has not studied in depth. However, it may be useful once his magical power reaches the Core Formation stage.
During this period, Chen Yi had already mastered the basics of Wind and Thunder Escape. By combining Thunder Step and Azure Wind Escape, he could achieve faster escape speed and lower energy consumption. Furthermore, Wind and Thunder Escape possessed certain defensive and offensive capabilities.
With his current magical power, which is still some distance from the late Foundation Establishment stage, his Wind and Thunder Escape ability, when used at full power, is already almost at the peak of the early third-tier level.
This level has already surpassed Feng Qingjun's Azure Wind Escape Divine Power.
Of course, Chen Yi's magical power was insufficient to support this level of speed-traveling supernatural ability; its main energy source was the lightning crystals stored within Chen Yi's body.
Judging solely from his lightning escape technique, his lightning crystals could almost replace magical power as an energy source.
This can be considered as allowing Chen Yi to indirectly reach the Core Formation standard in terms of escape ability.
For this, Chen Yi was secretly pleased for a moment.
His ability to protect himself has become stronger, and it is improving every day as his body refinement cultivation progresses.
Nothing could be more reassuring than this.
As for the past two months, Qiu Li contacted Chen Yi twice more, asking him if he had thought it through and if he was willing to go to the front lines to fight alongside Qin Chengcheng.
Chen Yi's attitude was always to shake his head and refuse.
Not only because he doesn't need to be at the forefront right now, but also because during their several attempts to break through Lei Shizi's defenses...
Chen Yi could sense each time that their method of cracking the code seemed incorrect.
The fourth, fifth, and sixth heads of the three-headed thunder lions in the middle might be able to be defeated by brute force.
However, if this continues, Chen Yi worries that there may be uncontrollable dangers.
Qiu Li became increasingly dissatisfied with Chen Yi, seeing him either hiding in the dog cage or practicing his escape speed.
Chen Yi, however, paid no attention to the outside world during this period.
His dog cage, after two modifications and a further enhancement, now has 63 lightning crystals engraved inside to form a Seven Stars Composite Heavenly Gang Array.
Its defense against the lightning surge was twice as strong as that of the adjacent horse cage.
Even so, Chen Yi was still somewhat uneasy.
Now, even though he is close to completing the Jade Bone and the first level of Refining the Inner Marrow, he still sets aside some time every day to cultivate the Wind and Thunder Escape.
Gradually, by absorbing the spiritual energy within the lightning field, his Wind and Lightning Escape Technique reached its current level of mastery.
Its power reaches the peak of the early stage of the third tier, approaching the middle stage of the third tier.
Furthermore, it can change its form, adjust the direction of wind and thunder energy, or control attack and defense speed according to his will.
He could even temporarily enhance the Wind and Thunder Escape technique with his sixty-three lightning crystals to maximize its defensive attributes.
In the middle of the day, Chen Yi took a break from his cultivation and went out of the Inheritance Hall.
He summoned his two spirit pets, a sparrow and a rat, and healed them, replenishing their strength with some lightning crystals.
Under Chen Yi's covert methods and with their increasingly skilled teamwork, both pets have recently made significant progress.
The Crimson Flame Sparrow is nearing the peak of the second tier, and could potentially break through to the third tier at any time if given the opportunity.
The treasure-hunting rat has already entered the late stage of the second tier.
They have clearly been consuming plenty of rare and precious herbs during this period.
After treating their wounds and providing them with some life-saving measures, Chen Yi released them to continue living freely.
Take this opportunity,
Chen Yi left the secret realm and went to find Xu Tianyue, a fake Core Elder of the Jade Dragon Sect.
The reception room of Xu Tianyue's cave dwelling in the Immortal City of Lakes and Seas, the Jade Dragon Sect's residence.
Chen Yi put down the spirit tea and got straight to the point:
"Elder Xu, these are some insights I gained regarding the Thunderclap Technique after comprehending the first inheritance stele at the third level."
His insights should be among the highest of all the geniuses' understanding, approaching the top tier.
In addition, Xu helped nearly ten of Qi's most outstanding talents enter the third level and provided them with a safe place to recuperate.
They made their due contribution to the State of Qi, and at the same time, they also made a name for the Jade Dragon Sect.
Xu has fulfilled his promise regarding entering the secret realm.
"I wonder when the remaining two Azure Dragon Jade and one White Dragon Jade will be redeemed?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Tianyue delivered his prepared explanation:
"Junior Nephew Xu, unfortunately, in recent months, some disciples in the sect have been attempting to break through to the Core Formation stage, and the White Dragon Jade and Azure Dragon Jade that I prepared for you some time ago have all been requisitioned."
The things we promised you might take a few years to arrive, but don't worry, the Jade Dragon Sect will definitely deliver on its promises.
Xu Tianyue paused, then said:
"Furthermore, I heard that my junior nephew, within the secret realm, was collecting entrance fees from the Qi Kingdom's prodigies in the name of the Jade Dragon Sect to enter and exit the third level of the Inheritance Hall."
Furthermore, a cage-shaped array device was built on the third floor, charging a daily rental fee of 5000 spirit stones.
Perfect timing, now that you're here, I'll also announce a decision from our sect:
The sect's elders' meeting decided that Xu Jiu, a disciple of the sect, would receive 20% of the entrance fees and array rental fees collected in the Secret Realm Inheritance Hall.
The remaining 80% was handed over to the sect.
Nephew Xu, don't be surprised.
Thanks to the elder's strong advocacy against all opposition, 20% of the shares were secured for his junior apprentice, Xu.
Under normal circumstances, other disciples would only receive 10%.
Chen Yi's eyes widened; he wasn't surprised, he was astonished.
He felt that the Jade Dragon Sect was utterly shameless!
Even after being reborn into the world of cultivation, how come the power structure that controls the upper-level cultivation resources and the lifelines of rogue cultivators is still the same as in my previous life?
The refusal to provide the Azure Dragon Jade and White Dragon Jade is clearly an attempt to renege on their debt.
Not only that, they even coveted the resources that Chen Yi had acquired through his personal abilities!
"Elder Xu, since the others did not personally handle the matter, their reports may contain inaccuracies."
Each time Xu helped everyone enter the third level, he had to pay a huge price. This wasn't a fee he collected, but rather resources that the talented individuals would use to compensate him for the cost of entering the third level.
The same applies to the third layer, the lightning-proof grate built by Xu. Each time it blocks damage from a lightning field, the grate consumes a huge amount of lightning crystal energy.
This energy is converted into spirit stones, yielding no less than five thousand per day.
Xu did not earn a single penny from the horse cage rental fees he collected; he was solely focused on the reputation of the Jade Dragon Sect and was helping the Qi Kingdom's prodigy without expecting anything in return.
If the sect believes that Xu is using the Jade Dragon Sect's name to profit from spirit stones, then...
That really hurt Mr. Xu's feelings.
Upon returning, Xu removed the horse bridle and ceased assisting the other talented individuals from Qi.
If the sect wishes to continue collecting resources, it can send disciples or elders in to retrieve Xu.
After Chen Yi calmly finished speaking,
Then he calmly looked at Xu Tianyue.
You want the resources I've got? Fine, I'm not going to do that. I'll just cut off your supply lines and see what you do, you old fox.
Xu Tianyue and Chen Yi exchanged glances, inwardly cursing the little fox.
Although Chen Yi is currently based at the Jade Dragon Sect's headquarters, Xu Tianyue has learned about his strength from various sources and believes he is among the top two prodigies in the Qi Kingdom.
In particular, his body tempering strength is no weaker than that of a third-tier cultivator.
If it really came down to a fight, Xu Tianyue felt he might not be able to beat his opponent.
Unless a deputy sect leader at the early stage of True Core Realm joins forces with him, they should be able to subdue this guy.
But that would look terrible.
Xu Jiu has sacrificed so much for the Qi Kingdom's prodigies on the front lines, and now they've detained him from behind, making it impossible to explain to the Qi Kingdom's royal family and other sects.
It could even greatly affect the reputation of the Jade Dragon Sect.
Fine, I'll let you be arrogant for a while longer. I'll settle the score with you after the secret realm ends.
Thinking of this, Xu Tianyue smiled:
"What are you saying, Junior Nephew Xu? It seems the sect has misjudged the situation based on the words of outsiders."
Therefore, my nephew will temporarily accept the resource income from within the secret realm.
After the secret realm ends, matters concerning escorting cultivators in and out of the third level, as well as the consumption of the protective lightning field of the horse cage array, will be addressed.
Then the sect's elders will collectively judge.
By then, the sect should have already prepared the Azure Dragon Jade and White Dragon Jade to be given to the junior disciple.
Wouldn't it be more convenient to settle the accounts at that time?
Old fox, I think you mean that if I don't take out the resources I collected in the secret realm, you don't want to give me the White Dragon Jade!
Chen Yi understood the Jade Dragon Sect's intentions.
"Let's talk about that later."
Regardless of the circumstances, Xu had already fulfilled the agreement made before the Jade Dragon Sect invited him into the secret realm.
I'll take my leave today.
After saying this, Chen Yi didn't linger any longer.
In any case, he fulfilled his promise. It was the Jade Dragon Sect that betrayed their promise and acted out of self-interest, not him.
Now you're taking advantage of my low cultivation level and weak position.
Chen Yi took out a jade slip, wrote down the name of Xu Tianyue, the vice sect master of the Jade Dragon Sect, and then put it away.
Chen Yi quietly returned to the basement of the private kitchen and made some repairs.
Furthermore, he secretly took away the core materials from the third-tier array that Qin Chengcheng had set up in the underground secret chamber, which was worth 20,000 spirit stones. He put them into three storage bags and carried them with him.
This time, he was preparing for the worst.
If the Jade Dragon Sect were to turn against him after the secret realm ends,
He should just run away and leave; he can't leave behind the core ingredients and resources in his private kitchen formation.
Chen Yi returned to the secret realm to continue perfecting the final stage of the Jade Bone and the first layer of the Refining Elixir, and used his spare time to enhance the application of Wind and Thunder Escape.
While others were progressing through the trials, comprehending the inscriptions on the stone tablets, and reaping various rewards, Chen Yi was frantically cultivating his escape techniques.
This scene made many people shake their heads, and Qiu Li even privately commented that Chen Yi was too afraid of death and not worthy of being trusted.
Life seemed peaceful, and many of the most talented individuals were making money.
The entire Tier 3 minefield was peaceful, and everyone was usually all smiles.
However, where in the world of cultivation is there such a peaceful opportunity for so many people to obtain?
This time, when Qiu Li and Qin Chengcheng joined forces to challenge the seventh Thunder Lion,
Something terrible has happened.
This ancient secret realm, the inheritance hall of the Thunder Soul Sect, has revealed its fangs for the first time!
Just as the two women were touching the seventh Thunder Lion, preparing for their first encounter and testing its abilities,
In an instant, the entire third level of the Inheritance Hall trembled violently, and strange ripples suddenly spread out in the void.
All the cultivators were struck as if by lightning, and their pupils simultaneously reflected an eerie purple light—the soul lightning originating from an ancient restriction ignored physical defenses and directly struck into the depths of each cultivator's sea of consciousness.
For a moment, all the cultivators were paralyzed.
The cultivators' defensive spells, magical artifacts, and even body-refining energy all became ineffective, leaving their bodies stiff and unable to move.
Accompanying this incredibly strange storm of lightning at the divine soul level,
It was a surge of thunder spirits unleashed by the seventh thunder lion, even more powerful than the final attack of the fourth thunder lion.
With everyone frozen in place, they could only watch helplessly as the lightning surge appeared, and, unable to move, were engulfed by it.
Throughout the three levels, everyone received the same attack on their soul level, with almost no difference in timing.
The vast majority of cultivators were unable to move.
Only a few exceptional talents shone with light, regaining their mobility before the thunder tide arrived.
The first to act was Qiu Li; a ray of soul jade light shone from her soul, barely managing to deflect the power of the soul lightning.
He could only use a small portion of his divine sense. When the lightning surge appeared before him, he was barely able to muster a little magical power, using a lightning-based divine ability.
She escaped the instant the thunderous tide engulfed her.
At the moment when his soul froze, a ray of soul light shone between Ji Gongzi's brows, protecting his soul.
With a crack, the soul light was extinguished by the soul lightning.
A look of heartache appeared on his face. Then, seeing the powerful surge of lightning, he had no choice but to take out a wine bottle, drink a mouthful of Azure Thunder Brew, and transform into a lightning spirit, disappearing into the lightning tide.
His left hand was attacked by the lightning soul, and a sword intent shone within his soul, slashing towards the lightning that had appeared in his soul.
With a snap, the two sword intents clashed with the soul lightning.
When his consciousness returned to normal, half of his body was already submerged in the lightning tide. An extremely intense pain almost caused his sword spirit to lose control. Just before he was seriously injured, he barely managed to escape by transforming into a sword escape technique.
Others weren't so lucky.
The young monk Linghui and Qi Wuba withstood the onslaught purely on their physical bodies. After the lightning surge, Linghui sustained minor injuries, while Qi Wuba was severely wounded.
Ning Bu'er, having experienced the soul lightning entering his body before, and especially his courageous strengthening of the demonic flames within his body during several lightning surges,
This time, her soul resistance to the soul lightning was slightly stronger.
Moreover, since she was positioned relatively far back, the effects of the Soul Lightning and the Thunder Tide were not fatal.
but,
This crisis has also put her in a very passive position.
Because, in the instant the soul lightning stunned her, the wisp of demonic thought deep within her soul seized the opportunity to erupt.
It burrowed into the depths of her soul, seized a wisp of her soul essence, and merged it with a small amount!
Ning Bu'er was furious. In the instant he realized what was happening, he was about to fight the demonic thought to the death.
But at that moment, Lei Chao arrived, and she had to save her life first.
The remaining people were almost all held in place by the Soul Lightning, and all of them were engulfed by the lightning tide of the seventh lightning lion.
At this moment, the vast majority of cultivators revealed the brilliance of their life-saving trump cards.
One-time use talismans, life-saving magic items, and protective jade pendants given by sect members and elders—one by one, they lit up, then shattered.
Then came screams of agony.
One prodigy, after his protective talisman was destroyed, was directly burned to ashes by the lightning tide, without even being able to scream!
This is the first time since the many prodigies began exploring the secret realm that there have been casualties at the prodigy level!
Standing beside Qiu Li, Qin Chengcheng desperately resisted the soul thunder's explosion upon her soul.
At the same time, a pre-embedded thundercloud appeared in her soul, which exploded directly, blocking most of the soul thunder power that was entering her soul.
In a few more breaths, she will regain her senses and control of her body.
however,
She stood in the first row, alongside Qiu Li, and was the first to be engulfed by the thunderous tide.
"well--"
Upon seeing this, a sigh was heard.
The next moment, a sudden storm arose.
Chen Yi's figure shot out from the corner, his wind and thunder escape light tearing through the lightning field, his third-tier mid-grade escape speed leaving a dazzling streak of light in the soul thunder storm.
The distance of several hundred feet was covered in an instant. Just as the thunder tide was about to engulf Qin Chengcheng, the cyan and purple intertwined escape light suddenly unfolded, enveloping her like a cocoon.
Please give me your feedback. Is this chapter still filler? I've tried my best to gloss over the unimportant parts. If it is, please point out where it is, and I'll take that into consideration and make corrections later.
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