novelhk Chapter 166 The Stone Turtle's Karma
Chapter 166 The Stone Turtle's Karma
Chapter 166 The Stone Turtle's Karma
With Azure Thunder Brew in his mouth, Ji Wuchen transformed into lightning and flashed swiftly. He unleashed a sky full of thunder and fire with his Fire Thunder Fan, attacking and retreating in quick succession. With each wave of his fan, a half-zhang-long gash was torn open in the black demonic consciousness.
However, the demonic thoughts were numerous, and the hunger and thirst of ten thousand years made it fearless of pain. Like maggots clinging to bones, they clung to Ji Wuchen, causing him immense irritation.
The clever little monk chanted the Golden Light Mantra, and his body radiated dazzling golden light. Wherever his palm wind passed, the demonic thoughts dissipated, and the golden lotus spun rapidly beneath his feet.
His gaze was fixed on the core of the demonic seed, but the leading demonic soul darted about erratically in the black mist, silently escaping each time the golden lotus approached, giving him no chance to behead it.
With his left hand, he held the sword and transformed it into a stream of light, his sword heart clear and bright, shattering countless dark shadows.
Each sword strike consumed three-tenths of his vital energy, and now he was gradually becoming exhausted, only able to protect himself and having no will to kill the enemy.
Within the thick demonic mist, the mid-stage third-tier demonic leader at the head cackled, while several early-stage third-tier demonic thoughts coiled around it like venomous pythons.
The three formed a triangle, watching over each other. Lightning, golden rays, and sword energy flickered in and out of the demonic tide, and the defensive line tightened more and more.
Chen Yi's presence was considerable; the wind and thunderous energy around him was concealed.
However, his aura remained at the level of the initial third stage. After flying closer, he was merely quite imposing, but his imposing aura was far inferior to that of Ji Wuchen and the other two.
The powerful demonic thought at the mid-stage of the third rank was unaware of Chen Yi's background. Seeing that Chen Yi had come alone and his aura was not strong, it only sent one of its demonic thought subordinates at the early stage of the third rank to deal with Chen Yi.
The demonic thoughts, carrying with them filth and malevolence, swept in.
Chen Yi used the same old trick again, pretending to be outmatched. His wind and thunder escape light collided violently with the enemy, and blue-purple lightning and black demonic energy scattered in all directions.
His body was struck as if by a heavy blow, and he flew backwards for a hundred feet. The wind and thunder escape light around him dimmed and flickered, obviously only barely enough to protect him.
The demonic thought only caused minor damage.
Upon seeing this, it laughed wildly with demonic intent.
"You brat, a mere lackey of the Thunder Soul Sect's heir, dare to be so arrogant? Today I'll bury you here and seize your body!"
Then I'll control your body and deal with Lei Chuanzong's female successor, making her submit to you. At that time, I'll retain a sliver of your consciousness, and you can share the beauty with me. Wouldn't that be wonderful? Hahahaha!
The demonic intent, smug and triumphant, once again coiled around Chen Yi, intending to be the vanguard of merit and seize Chen Yi's bald body.
Even as he flew backwards, Chen Yi's eyes remained cold and indifferent.
His fingertips silently traced the outline beneath his sleeves, his mind racing, gradually imprinting the location and trajectory of the mid-stage third-order core demonic thought within the entire demonic thought domain into his heart.
He was sent flying through the air by the little demonic thought. His wind and thunder escape techniques barely managed to resist the demonic thought's invasion, but they couldn't harm it in the slightest.
On the other side, Ji Wuchen, Ling Hui, and Zuo Shouqing, who were struggling to hold on, exchanged a glance with each other despite their predicament.
Although Chen Yi appeared to be in a sorry state, the three of them were well aware that Xu Jiu was stronger than them, especially in his ruthless methods.
His pretense must be part of a grand scheme.
Without a word, the three subtly adjusted their offensive.
Intentionally or unintentionally, this shielded the bald man from further threats from other demonic thoughts.
The gap created by the interplay of the Thunderfire Fan, the Golden Light Palm, and the Radiant Sword Light quietly provided Chen Yi with room to maneuver.
Unbeknownst to him, Chen Yi was being sent flying through the air by the little demon's attacks.
Suddenly, from a certain spot, Chen Yi flew out of the mysterious trajectory, drawing an arc of wind and thunder in the air, and instantly approached the leader of the mid-stage third-order demonic thought that had appeared in the gap.
However, just as Chen Yi was preparing to unleash his power and annihilate them in one fell swoop,
Unexpectedly, the leading demonic thought burst into maniacal laughter:
Hehehehe—
You ants, how dare you play the fool and prey on me?
When I started doing this, your ancestors weren't even born yet!
In that instant, the demonic body trembled violently, and several early-stage third-order demonic thoughts were instantly devoured, while the overwhelming demonic pressure surged to the peak of the mid-stage third order!
The black tide surged like a giant python, its sonic booms tearing through the air.
A terrifying demonic pressure, twice as strong as before, pressed down on Chen Yi.
"Boy, you think this is an act, an ambush? It's just me playing with you. You're just a fish I caught."
"Ha, a mere lackey of the Thunder Soul Sect's heir who hasn't even reached the third rank yet. Even if such an ant hides its strength, how powerful can it possibly be?!"
Seeing that the leading demonic thought unleashed double its power, its malicious demonic pressure reaching the peak of the mid-stage of the third rank,
Ji Wuchen and the other two all changed their expressions slightly, but looking at the bald figure in the middle, they weren't too worried.
Given Xu Jiu's steadiness, if he had sensed even the slightest danger, he would have vanished long ago.
Seeing the demonic power erupt, yet still not retreating, it shows that Xu Jiu must have absolute confidence.
However, they lacked the means to kill this level of demonic intent with a single blow, and they were curious about what Xu Jiu would do.
The three of them focused on launching attacks and helping to hold the enemy back, while also observing the core battlefield in case of any unexpected events. Ji Wuchen was even prepared to use a valuable trump card to rescue the person at any time.
Chen Yi's eyes remained icy cold, and all eighty-one lightning crystals around him suddenly lit up.
The cyan-purple lightning net suddenly opened, and the lightning killing array fell like a heavenly blade. The demonic thoughts that had been entangled before them didn't even have time to scream before they were instantly reduced to ashes!
"You dare kill my men? You're asking for death!"
The leading demonic thought was filled with shock and anger, then became furious, "This junior actually has some skills. Very well, this body is barely enough for me to take over personally."
The demonic soul pressure struck like a poisonous thorn, but only caused a few ripples on the wind and thunder armor around Chen Yi. The eighty-one thunder crystals hummed and swirled, without breaking a muscle!
"roar--!"
Enraged, the demonic energy surged like waves, suddenly condensing into a massive dark demonic tide that completely engulfed Chen Yi.
The demonic tide was as thick as lead. Ji, Ling, and Zuo unleashed their Thunderfire Fan, Golden Light Spell, and Bright Sword Light simultaneously, but it only caused the tide walls to ripple, making it impossible to see even a fraction of what lay within.
Within the demonic tide, the outside world is isolated.
Chen Yi's eyes remained calm and still.
With a slight tremor of his sleeves, the formation of the eighty-one lightning crystals suddenly changed!
Ninety-nine lightning crystals linked together in the void to form a magnificent celestial star array, instantly reflecting starlight across the dark demon realm.
At the same time, the innate lightning talisman between his eyebrows suddenly lit up, and the Five-Colored Soul Lightning Whip, which had been nurtured for a long time, burst out of its sheath!
The chains of Kunlei Law wrapped around the whip hummed and vibrated, and the Four Symbols Destruction Vortex condensed at the tip of the whip, the aura of destruction making the entire demonic tide tremble!
"How is that possible?!"
The core demonic thought let out a shrill scream, its soul twisting violently under the deadly lightning.
"You are definitely not just a lackey of the Thunder Soul's successor! Even in ancient times, you must have been the true successor of the Thunder Soul—!"
"die."
Chen Yi uttered a single, cold word.
The Five-Colored Soul Thunder Whip, like a judgment from the heavens, fiercely tore through the thick demonic tide!
Under the illumination of starlight and lightning, the Soul Whip precisely pierced the core of the demonic thought.
The four-dimensional vortex at the tip of the whip exploded with a deafening roar!
A massive soul lightning, powerful enough to annihilate even the divine soul, erupted instantly, vaporizing and pulverizing the peak mid-stage third-tier demonic thought along with its core demonic seed!
"No—!! How could you possibly know the Thunder Soul Technique?" The leader of the demonic thoughts exclaimed in horror, his voice filled with endless regret and fear, but it was too late.
The filthy demonic realm, which had been covering several miles, crumbled inch by inch like snow being poured over boiling water.
Only Chen Yi stood in mid-air, his face pale, with the embers of soul lightning crackling around him, and a faint look of exhaustion between his brows.
In reality, that slight fatigue was merely a temporary overload caused by the immense power rushing into his dantian when he devoured the remaining vast primordial soul power of the demonic thoughts.
The three people outside hadn't yet let go of the demon's hand.
They were shocked to discover that the aura of the core demon within the demonic space was already dissipating.
"So fast?"
Zuo Shouqing was shocked. Although he knew Xu Jiu might be hiding his strength and might have a way to deal with such a demon, he never expected it to happen so quickly.
Could it be that Xu Jiu is a whole level stronger than him, and even before he has formed his core, he is already able to kill a demon at the peak of the mid-stage of the third rank?
"Don't be too surprised, Benefactor Zuo. Benefactor Xu has mastered the Thunder Spirit Technique and has unique skills in dealing with demonic souls and similar beings. His true cultivation level should not be as high as yours or mine."
The young monk added, "Try to comfort Zuo Shouqing, lest his swordsmanship waver."
Ji Wuchen, who had been using his Insightful Eyes, remained unusually silent.
He was the only one who saw part of the truth about the battle inside.
There was no fancy fighting process; it was almost a one-hit kill.
So-called tricks like pretending to be weak to catch a tiger or waiting for the right moment to strike are useless in the face of true power.
Just as the little monk said, Xu Jiu's methods for dealing with demonic souls and ghost cultivators far exceeded his cultivation level.
This child's talent is even greater than he had anticipated.
Ji Wuchen's gaze was solemn.
Seeing the three of them looking over, especially at Ji Wuchen's gaze...
Chen Yi feigned difficulty and explained:
"Thank you to the three fellow Daoists for helping me out. I was fortunate enough to defeat that demon."
Previously, when I entered the fourth level of the Inheritance Hall, although I was not recognized by the Thunder Soul Sect's inheritance and did not obtain the true Soul Thunder inheritance methods,
However, it also borrowed a portion of the soul lightning power through the lightning crystal array.
Just now inside, I used up all the borrowed Soul Thunder power to barely kill this demon.
However, that kind of attack could only be performed once and could not be replicated; after it erupted, I had no strength left to fight again.
"Let's go quickly and ask the elders to handle this."
Upon hearing this, the three reacted differently. Except for Zuo Shouqing, who was worried about Chen Yi's injuries and exhaustion,
Ji Wuchen and Ling Hui both looked at each other strangely, clearly not believing Chen Yi's nonsense.
However, the situation was urgent, and the three were exhausted from the long battle; they really should go out first.
"Brother Xu, let's go out first. This time, things are probably in big trouble."
Unexpectedly, the secret realm suppressed by the Thunder Soul Sect is connected to the filthy demon realm in the void. The reason why the demonic thoughts here have been suppressed for ten thousand years without dying is because the secret realm space is damaged, and the power of the filthy demon realm has infiltrated in, allowing them to grow.
This matter must be reported to the Nascent Soul elders immediately so that they can make a decision.
Even some cultivators within the secret realm may be corrupted by demonic thoughts; how to deal with this will require the assistance of the adults.
Ji Wuchen said with a solemn expression. He possessed the supernatural ability of spiritual eyes, which allowed him to perceive spatial flaws that were difficult for ordinary cultivators to detect.
After the thunder spirit in the Inheritance Hall dissipated, the damaged parts of the demonic space it suppressed did not escape his Insightful Eye.
Chen Yi admired the perception ability of his spiritual eye, but did not refute his meaning.
"Young Master Ji, you may go back first. I'll be right back."
"it is good."
Ji Wuchen agreed, and then sent another telepathic message to Chen Yi's ear:
"Brother Xu, although the previous agreement could not be fulfilled due to unforeseen circumstances, the matter is not null and void."
The filthy demon realm has somehow crossed over to the border of our Great Green Realm, and certain situations may be unavoidable in the future. Perhaps in the near future, I, Ji, will again seek Brother Xu's assistance, and all conditions will remain unchanged.
"We'll discuss it then," Chen Yi replied briefly via telepathy.
At the same time, the voice of the clever young monk also reached us through telepathy:
"Benefactor Xu, this situation is urgent, and I must return to the Vajra Temple in Zhongzhou immediately."
The essence of Vajra Kung Fu and related supernatural powers have already been taught to Benefactor Xu about 70-80% of the content.
Before leaving, he offered one last piece of advice: unless absolutely necessary, do not attempt to condense the golden crystal marrow formed by combining a hundred strands of golden light.
If that day truly comes, and Benefactor Xu is forced to condense this crystal essence, he should avoid the Central Plains region. This humble monk senses that this matter is of great importance and is not an auspicious sign.
"Okay. Thank you for the reminder. Please take care, Master Linghui."
Chen Yi nodded and replied telepathically.
Ji Wuchen and the other two turned and left.
Chen Yi transmitted his voice to the treasure-hunting rat. A moment later, a long rat, about the length of a forearm and with purple lightning lines on its back, emerged from the ground, jumped onto Chen Yi's arm, and chirped incessantly, its eyes filled with panic.
The treasure-hunting rat had lost its ability to disguise itself and reverted to its true form.
The purple lightning lines on its back were solid, indicating that it had gained extraordinary experience in the secret realm during this period, and its bloodline had been greatly enhanced.
Chen Yi examined its soul and found that the mouse had not been invaded by demonic thoughts and its soul remained intact.
"I see-"
Chen Yi discovered that the lightning spirit rune he had left within the Treasure-Seeking Rat's soul was several times brighter than before.
The entire demon body was affected by that lightning crystal, and it even encountered some kind of opportunity that triggered a lightning rat talent.
This rat, however, came from behind and not only caught up with the Crimson Flame Sparrow in terms of strength, but also surpassed it in terms of talent.
Chen Yi nodded slightly, understanding the situation. "I'll send you a few more lightning runes when we get back."
The mouse squeaked and bowed in gratitude, its spirit conveying a deep sense of thanks.
Chen Yi put it into his spirit pet bag.
Then he flew into the air again, observed the changes in the demonic souls deep within the secret realm, and his expression turned serious.
However, he was not prepared to go any deeper. The demonic soul that had been suppressed by the Thunder Soul Sect's thunder talisman for tens of thousands of years and was still alive possessed a strength that Chen Yi could not fathom.
Even though he possessed the Soul Thunder technique to save his life, it was still not advisable for him to venture into dangerous territory.
Moreover, the core of this problem is the spatial damage to the secret realm, which has been invaded by the demonic energy of the corrupted demon realm.
Chen Yi couldn't solve this problem.
So he decided to leave the secret realm first.
However, just as he turned around and activated his Wind and Thunder Escape technique, preparing to fly away,
A loud rumble came from underground, and a stone tortoise the size of a small mountain burst out of the ground, instantly tearing open a crack several meters wide.
Previously, Chen Yi's divine sense had not detected the slightest abnormal aura here.
"Young friend, wait a moment."
A rough and weathered voice transmission resounded directly in Chen Yi's sea of consciousness.
As Chen Yi sensed the earth-like, heavy aura of the stone tortoise, a sense of alarm immediately arose in his heart. The tortoise's physical strength was probably at the peak of the third rank, far beyond what he could currently shake.
Fortunately, the other party's aura was calm and composed, and there was no malice in their words. The subtle fluctuation of their aura that they revealed when they transmitted their voice was a feeling that Chen Yi had been familiar with for many years.
Chen Yi flew back dozens of feet, creating distance, and cautiously examined the giant tortoise in front of him, waiting for it to speak.
Years ago, he devoured the spiritual essence of a tortoise shell and learned the secret of concealing his breath. This led to a connection with a being lurking at the bottom of a lake. Now, he realizes that the source of this connection is the person standing before him.
"Young friend, I thought you were a rare and talented turtle, but I never imagined you were a human cultivator."
In the past, if any foreign tribes dared to steal the core heritage of my Xuan Turtle lineage, the old turtle would not have shown any mercy.
However, times have changed. The Thunder Soul Sect's legacy has reappeared, and the aura of the demonic realm has permeated the area. This secret realm may be overthrown and will no longer be a peaceful place.
Young friend, how about we make a deal?
"What kind of transaction?"
Chen Yi asked in a deep voice.
"I won't hold it against you for stealing my turtle clan's core breathing technique; I can even teach you the complete version."
"Use that Soul Thunder Whip to strike me a few times; even my soul has been mixed in with that little devil."
The old tortoise's telepathic message went straight to the core.
Although it might not have recognized Chen Yi as the one who stole the Breath Concealment Technique at first glance, the old tortoise had already captured and confirmed Chen Yi's habit of unconsciously concealing his breath when he was fighting against the demonic thoughts.
Knowing that he possessed the key to the Thunder Soul Sect's legacy, this was the reason for making this suggestion.
(End of this chapter)