eurekapd Chapter 501 Feint to the East, Tribulation of Thunder (89)
Chapter 501 Feint to the East, Tribulation of Thunder (89)
Master Tang stood aside, coldly watching everything that was happening below.
Although things took an unexpected turn and the parasites' determination was stronger than expected, regret is useless now, the damage is done, and the situation can't get any worse.
No one in this world can guarantee that they will always be on the right path.
He turned to look at Si Que and said in a helpless tone, "Things have come to this point. The Myriad Star Alliance will not easily get involved in this conflict. I will leave here. Farewell, Fellow Daoist Si."
Si Que felt a surge of pleasure upon hearing his tactful response.
The appearance of the demonic chains surprised her slightly, but it was ultimately a sign that the Mother Nest valued it highly. Her credit was already hers, and no one could take it away from her.
She smiled slightly and said, "Please take care, Manager Tang. I won't see you off any further."
A little polite, but not much.
Tang Zhangshi bowed, turned and entered the cabin, and Si Que also left the deck.
On the hull of the Nine Luminaries, array lights flickered, and the mysterious scales swayed gently as it quickly changed direction and sailed away from the Great Xia world.
He can be described as retiring after achieving great success.
Si Que's gaze followed the Nine Luminaries Ship as it gradually disappeared into the distance, and he couldn't help but feel a little envious of Master Tang's ease in coming and going.
The Star Lock Network is a product of the Myriad Star Alliance and is often used in cooperation with the Star Palace to develop unknown star fields. Of course, it has a backup plan, so it has no obstruction effect on the Nine Luminaries, which belong to the same alliance.
But she still had to stay here, guarding this dilapidated lower realm.
But then she thought that once it was completely dragged into the Demon Realm, she would no longer have the responsibility to guard it. With that thought, the envy in her heart gradually faded away and turned into a sense of anticipation.
Seeing the Nine Stars depart, a hint of disdain and annoyance flashed across Nu Shu's face.
The emblem engraved on it already explained its origin.
She thought the Myriad Stars Alliance would stay and share the burden, but she didn't expect them to disappear without a trace as soon as they saw there was no profit to be made. This truly showed the selfish and self-serving nature of the Myriad Stars Alliance.
"Clan leader, the Myriad Star Alliance has already left. What should we do next?" a clansman asked worriedly.
Even if they manage to break into the Azure Sheep Palace and manage to come out alive, by then this lower realm will have already been dragged into the Demon Realm, and their teleportation point will definitely be near the Parasitic Clan's mother nest. That would be tantamount to walking into a trap, so some of their clansmen have given up.
After a moment of silence, a heavy look settled between her brows, and she said in a low voice, "The opportunity is right in front of us, and we must not give up so easily."
Moreover, the thought that the Parasitic Clan might monopolize all the benefits of the Green Sheep Palace made her feel as if she were being gnawed by thousands of insects, and an indescribable sense of frustration and anger welled up in her heart.
Just as she was racking her brains for a solution, another unexpected event occurred at the entrance to the Qingyang Secret Palace.
Suddenly, the Taotie patterns on the massive bronze gate, which had been silent, began to glow with a faint light and emitted a series of deep, resonant hums that echoed between heaven and earth.
Immediately afterwards, a dark green mist seeped out from the tiny crack in the door, carrying a chilling, decaying stench. Wherever it passed, the vegetation withered and died instantly.
"This fog is so strange!" Even though he was still far away, Si Que suddenly held his breath, his expression solemn, and his hands quickly formed a seal, assuming a defensive posture.
Only then did she realize that this Qingyang Secret Palace belonged to the alien Qingyang Earth Ghosts. The word "ghost" alone was enough to convey its sinister and eerie nature.
However, this ancient secret realm is usually silent, dull and monotonous. Even if it floats overhead for thousands of years, no one will notice its existence. Only when it is about to open will it be magnificent and full of strange phenomena, attracting countless people to flock there.
The woman who witnessed the opening of the Qingyang Secret Palace is the most qualified to speak on this matter.
But at this moment, she was also shocked and exclaimed, "Could it be that the gates of the Qingyang Secret Palace are about to open now?"
But for some reason, a sense of doubt arose in her heart, and her intuition told her that things were not so simple.
Just then, the gate of the Qingyang Secret Palace slowly opened a little wider, as if an invisible hand was pushing it from behind.
As the dark green mist grew thicker, a heavy, ancient pressure descended from the sky, pressing down on everyone's hearts like a mountain, instilling a sense of awe in all of them.
"The gates of the Azure Sheep Palace are really about to open!" The members of the Parasitic Clan watched the slowly opening gates, their eyes gleaming with excitement.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; perhaps they really can step into that legendary secret realm and obtain an extraordinary destiny. (Note)
"Let's go in quickly!" Several parasitic warriors couldn't contain their excitement and urged each other on.
Upon hearing this, Kuangchuan didn't even have time to discuss more details with his clansmen. He waved his hand and led his clansmen to rush towards the entrance of the Qingyang Secret Palace, wanting to seize the initiative.
Even if the mother hive questions them afterward, they'll wait until he comes out to discuss it.
However, just as they set off, the Meizu, who also coveted the Qingyang Secret Palace, immediately took action, not wanting to fall behind.
Kuangchuan suddenly looked back as he sped along, only to see Nüshu leading her men rapidly approaching.
He felt a chill run down his spine and quickly summoned a long-handled giant hammer magic weapon, striking out with a wave of his hand.
The giant hammer, accompanied by a sonic boom, ripped through the sky, and the resulting gust of wind instantly cracked deep ravines in the ground, demonstrating its formidable strength at the peak of the seventh rank.
However, when faced with Kuangchuan's obstruction, Nushu simply smiled.
As a ninth-tier expert, her strength far surpassed Kuang Chuan's. His wielding of magical weapons was nothing more than a child swinging a sledgehammer in front of her.
She did nothing but smile, which instantly made his eyes glaze over and his movements involuntarily froze for three whole breaths!
In a battle between masters, there is no time for distraction. In those three breaths, he could have died many times over.
Even if the other parasitic warriors fought with all their might, they could not stop her in the slightest.
Coming to his senses, Kuangchuan felt his cheeks burning, feeling incredibly ashamed of what had just happened.
Suddenly, black flames erupted from his body, like an enraged beast, as he growled threateningly, "If you take another step forward, I really won't be polite!"
Upon hearing this, Nu Shu scoffed and retorted sarcastically, "You think I'm afraid of you?!"
When she ascended to the ninth level and became famous far and wide, these younger generations had not yet been born in the mother nest.
Among the parasites, the only one she needed to fear was the high and mighty Parasite God of Plague!
Before she could finish speaking, Nu Shu's figure had already brushed past Kuang Chuan like a ghost, her speed astonishing.
As the faint fragrance faded from his nose, Kuangchuan suddenly awoke, a bead of sweat the size of a bean already forming on his forehead.
Because he knew that with Nu Shu's strength, killing him would be a piece of cake.
However, at this critical moment, the few Nascent Soul stage parasitic clan members who were closest to the entrance could not suppress their greed and took the lead in approaching the entrance to the Azure Sheep Palace.
Suddenly, an invisible defensive force erupted, knocking them all back.
These demons screamed as they flew backward through the air, their blood staining the ground red.
Clearly, anyone who tries to force their way in before the gates are officially opened will pay a heavy price.
The members of both the Parasite Clan and the Enchantress Clan were all startled, their gazes burning even more intensely as they stared at the slowly opening gate, their hearts filled with both anticipation and trepidation.
While the demons' attention was completely drawn to the Azure Sheep Palace, Chu Lengyu had already quietly traveled back to the Wanxing Alliance branch on Jingu Island in the Minghai Realm through the mysterious scroll given to her by Tang Qingying.
There are high-level spiritual veins, top-notch formations, and safe caves specifically for closed-door cultivation breakthroughs. However, they are not yet officially open to the public, because such caves are also resources and are usually paired with various rare pills and spiritual items that are beneficial for breakthroughs.
However, as the branch manager, Tang could decide how to handle the situation with a single word, and the headquarters of the Myriad Star Alliance would not pay attention to such trivial matters.
For Chu Lengyu, the rental fee for the cave dwelling was insignificant.
As for others inquiring about who was actually undergoing the tribulation, Master Tang would cover for her; that's the advantage of having someone on the inside.
Without alerting anyone, Chu Lengyu took the token given to her by Tang Qingying and opened the best cave on Jingu Island.
The gate opened, and the cave was spotless, as clean as new.
She controlled the gate to close, and the array was activated layer by layer. Even if an eighth-level Tribulation Transcending cultivator personally intervened, this cave could withstand it for at least two quarters of an hour.
Sitting cross-legged on the futon, Chu Lengyu closed her eyes.
As her vision was plunged into darkness, she became even calmer.
In those few short days, countless thoughts churned in her mind, and she analyzed all the pros and cons, but in the end she decided to take a gamble.
Strictly speaking, saving the Great Xia world was not for Lü Yun and others, nor for the people of Kyushu, nor specifically for revenge against the Parasite Clan; it was essentially for her own sake.
Sword cultivators must cultivate a clear and enlightened sword heart.
She wasn't exactly a pure sword cultivator, but she still pursued inner clarity and unfettered thoughts!
If she doesn't do this, she will keep assuming "what if" in her mind. She hates "what if" because it often means failure, regret, and irreversibility, and it eventually becomes her inner demon.
She exhaled, listening to the incessant beeping of the system notifications in her ears, like a warning, and once again stroked the cold blade of the Lone Sword.
The Lone Sword remained silent, devoid of any fighting spirit.
Sometimes, Chu Lengyu felt that she was no different from the sword in her hand.
Ultimately, the system compromised.
A powerful force surged, helping her cultivation level to improve rapidly.
The spirit-gathering array in the cave was also activated to its limit by Master Tang's token, with more than 80% of the spiritual power of the entire Jingu Island being prioritized for her, being absorbed like a whale swallowing the sea.
This was naturally noticed by the other cultivators on the island. Several Wanxing Alliance elders who were cultivating or preparing to refine pills stopped what they were doing and stared at the direction where the spiritual energy was gathering.
Ten days later, as dusk fell, signs appeared that the tribulation of lightning was about to begin.
At first, people didn't pay much attention, after all, the way the spiritual energy was gathering so frantically made it clear to everyone that someone was trying to break through their cultivation level.
But as the tribulation clouds gathered, the oppressive force emanating from the sky grew increasingly overwhelming.
Those cultivators with slightly lower cultivation levels felt terrified at just one glance, and after completing the transaction, they quickened their pace and left Jingu Island.
Although the high-level cultivators had more confidence, after careful observation, they found that the gathering of the tribulation clouds seemed boundless, and they felt a little apprehensive.
At least on the mountain peak where Chu Lengyu was in seclusion, no one within a hundred miles dared to linger; they all retreated to a distance and maintained a posture of observing from afar.
The pitch-black sea of clouds surged and boiled, occasionally flashing with lightning.
Chu Lengyu sat cross-legged above the core of the Spirit Gathering Array, with the Dubu Sword hovering three inches above her head, its tip gleaming with a cold light.
The first lightning bolt came without warning.
As the purple lightning, like a giant python, pierced through the clouds, the outermost warning array of Jingu Island instantly issued an early warning.
This time, Chu Lengyu saw through the formation on Jingu Island.
A layer of earth-yellow array patterns appeared on the ground, clearly an earth-attribute reinforcement array. Jingu Island was raised out of thin air, and none of the surrounding waves could reach the shore, thus preventing the possibility of sea beasts forcibly landing on it.