Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

“They are too far away, beyond the range of Zhang San's spiritual perception.”

Zhang Yuanjing shook his head and sighed helplessly. His great cauldron and Evil Thunder Bamboo were both destroyed by Hu Tiancong's heavenly tribulation. Unable to cross the Thunder Pool to the other side, he wanted to help Hu Tiancong, but his reach was too short.

As for the lightning descending from the thunderclouds in the sky, he could only rely on Geng Metal Essence Slips, the Dingzhen Compass, or Source Stones in rotation to withstand it. Sometimes, he would also offer the Yin-Yang Creation Furnace (replica). When this furnace was struck by lightning, almost no change could be seen, as if it wasn't afraid of lightning at all. However, he didn't dare to use this item too much, fearing damage.

“Zhang San, has that spiritual plant been destroyed?”

“Reporting, Master, Zhang San feels that it is still alive. Its roots still contain spiritual energy, and it doesn't seem completely dead.”

“The roots still have spiritual energy?” Zhang Yuanjing pondered for a moment, muttering to himself, “Even if it can sprout again, it won't be the same plant as before!”

“This, Zhang San doesn't understand, but judging from the situation of the spiritual energy, it is exactly the same as the previous plant. Moreover, Zhang San feels that the spiritual energy hidden in the roots of this spiritual plant seems to be stronger than before, with more… um, vitality!”

“Oh!” Zhang Yuanjing's eyes flashed, and he thought of a possibility, “It seems that although this spiritual plant didn't survive the two lightning tribulations, it still benefited from them. After being tempered by the power of extreme Yang, its aura is purer, and its spirituality has greatly increased. Perhaps, abandoning the branches and leaves was precisely to protect the roots, hiding that wisp of spirituality. In the future, once it recovers, it may still be possible to break through to the Earth Rank!”

It was a pity that this spiritual plant needed the special environment of this place; otherwise, he would really want to dig it up and cultivate it separately.

In the southern section of Thunder Valley, the three Real Men were locked in battle with the four Great Demons. Real Man Jian was the strongest, controlling five swords alone. Three swords encircled the mid-stage Transformation Demon who had previously led the demon beasts to attack Jade Cloud Mountain, while two swords entangled the Jade Fox Great Demon, fighting two alone, and still evenly matched.

Real Man Xin wielded a large cleaver, engaging in close combat with a newly advanced early-stage Transformation Quail-Monkey, fighting to a standstill. However, the Quail-Monkey was clearly at a disadvantage, with multiple knife wounds on its body, its steel needle-like fur stained red with blood.

Hu Tiancong controlled the Subduing Dragon Sword, still relentlessly pursuing another mid-stage Transformation Quail-Monkey. However, at this time, the battlefield's aura was crisscrossing, and this demon was maneuvering back and forth, dodging the Subduing Dragon Sword's suppression while also restraining Real Men Jian and Xin, creating a complex and unpredictable battle situation for both sides.

“King Bo Mountain, this newly advanced kid picked the seventh-grade spiritual fruit, but the tree was struck dead by lightning!” The Quail-Monkey Great Demon, pursued by Hu Tiancong, shouted when he had a chance.

The one called King Bo Mountain was another mid-stage Transformation Quail-Monkey Great Demon. Its eyes lit up, and it shouted loudly, “Old Ghost Jian, hand over the seventh-grade spiritual fruit and we'll let you leave!”

Real Man Jian laughed loudly, “What are you howling about? Is the seventh-grade spiritual fruit something you can take? This old man worked so hard to run to this ghostly place, only to pick fruits for you? Do you really think you're a king? Bullshit!”

Up until now, Hu Tiancong had not had time to tell him about the seventh-grade spiritual fruit. Just seeing that he had broken through to the Nascent Soul stage made him very happy. Now that he knew he had also picked the seventh-grade spiritual fruit, he was even more delighted, not taking the threat of the monkey in front of him to heart at all.

Real Man Xin transmitted his voice to Real Man Jian, “Senior Brother, let's hold these four demons back and let Tiancong break through. This place is dangerous, and we shouldn't fight for long.”

Real Man Jian replied, “Let's injure one demon first, then make plans.”

Real Man Xin hesitated, “Senior Brother, are you going to use that sword?”

“Is it not possible?”

“Of course not. Unless you kill all four demon beasts, otherwise your identity will definitely be exposed!”

“After taking the seventh-grade spiritual fruit, I will definitely be able to break through to the late stage. At that time, unless a Godly Venerable takes action, I will not fear anyone!”

“You may not fear, but does the sect not fear?”

“You brute, when did you know about these things!”

Real Man Jian glared at him, but was speechless. The four demon beasts on the opposite side increased their strength and launched a fierce attack on the three of them.

“If you don't leave behind the seventh-grade spiritual fruit, don't even think about leaving this valley!” King Bo Mountain's fist struck like fire, accompanied by a gust of wind, changing his previous agile and elegant fighting style, becoming fierce and unparalleled.

Real Man Jian also refused to yield an inch, gathering strength in his long sword, mobilizing spiritual power, and repeatedly clashing.

Hu Tiancong suddenly said, “Two Real Men, Tiancong has lightning magic to protect his body and can cross the Thunder Pool, leaving from the northern section of the valley. You two should break through, and Tiancong will retreat from the rear.”

After saying that, without waiting for the two to speak, he withdrew and sped towards the rear.

This action greatly surprised both sides, and the two men and four demons in the fierce battle all paused, then reacted. Real Men Jian and Xin were both invigorated and immediately threw out several high-level spiritual talismans to block the two Great Demons who intended to pursue. On the demon side, King Bo Mountain quickly ordered another mid-stage Quail-Monkey and the Jade Fox Demon to chase after Hu Tiancong.

Hu Tiancong ignored the chaotic battle behind him, unfolded his escape technique, and ran all the way, running into the seven demon core realm Quail-Monkeys who were fighting and retreating, heading south. He waved the Subduing Dragon Sword and slashed at the three demons in the middle, not even looking at the results, and said to Yu and Jun, “Follow me north,” then swept past, dragging the two away.

In the southern valley, King Bo Mountain was furious, his blood energy erupted, his body swelled, and a gray, viscous substance seeped out from within, covering his entire body, launching a desperate attack on Real Man Jian.

Although Real Man Jian's cultivation was slightly stronger than this Quail-Monkey, they were both in the same realm. Faced with this desperate impact, he did not dare to be careless, and retracted the two swords that were restraining the Jade Fox, forming a barrier with the remaining three swords to resist the Quail-Monkey's strong attack. Dozens of feet away on the east side, the early-stage Transformation Quail-Monkey also used a secret technique to forcefully attack Real Man Xin.

The other mid-stage Transformation Quail-Monkey and the Jade Fox Great Demon took the opportunity to break away from the battlefield and flew rapidly north.

“Senior Brother Hu, how are the two Real Men?” Cultivator Yu asked with uncertainty.

“They are fine. I discussed with the two Real Men to leave separately. I will cross the Thunder Pool and leave from the north. They will leave from the south. In this way, we can also disperse the demon race, making it easier to escape.” Hu Tiancong quickly explained.

Cultivator Yu understood, and then said, “Senior Brother Hu, after the heavenly tribulation, the Thunder Pool has been constantly turbulent, making it difficult to cross. Please leave me and Junior Brother Jun behind.”

Hu Tiancong pretended to be relaxed and said, “I practice lightning magic and broke through with the power of extreme Yang lightning. Crossing this Thunder Pool is like walking on flat ground to me, so don't worry!”

Before long, the three of them arrived before the Thunder Pool. As Cultivator Yu had said, the Thunder Pool's force waves were rolling and surging like an abyss, but it was even more dangerous than before.

Hu Tiancong glanced back, and the Quail-Monkey and Jade Fox had already chased within five miles, arriving in a moment, and there was no time to hesitate. He said to Yu and Jun, “Two Junior Brothers, excuse me!”

After saying that, he activated his magic power and knocked the two unconscious. The two were actually prepared and did not resist at all, letting him do it.

Hu Tiancong put the two into the spirit beast bag, covered his whole body with Bing Fire Lightning, and stepped into the waves of thunder power.

“Sizzle, rumble!”

The collision of thunder power from time to time triggered explosions, and the Bing Fire Lightning was rapidly consumed. The thunder power surging from all directions also pulled his body from time to time, making him unsteady like a flat boat in a raging wave, making it increasingly difficult to move.

Before he had traveled fifty feet, the two Great Demons had chased to the edge of the Thunder Pool, and the Quail-Monkey shouted, “Hey, kid, quickly hand over the seventh-grade spiritual fruit, or this king will stir up the Thunder Pool and turn you into ashes!”

Hu Tiancong frowned slightly and grunted, “There is still a spiritual fruit under that spiritual plant. If you stir up the Thunder Pool, even that one will be destroyed.”

This demon had only glanced at the Yin Thunder Fruit Tree when he came here before, seeing that its aura was cut off and it was dying, so he turned his attention to Hu Tiancong, who had just successfully broken through. As for how many spiritual fruits were under the tree, he had not looked closely.

At this time, the thunder waves were rising and falling, and the stone crevices were filled with thunder power, making it unclear to investigate.

The Jade Fox next to him smiled charmingly, “This fellow Daoist, you broke through in the Thunder Pool, which must have been very difficult and not easy. Are you going to bet that we dare not destroy that spiritual fruit and let you leave? You are underestimating this slave!”

The Quail-Monkey Great Demon glared at her, quite displeased, but he understood the meaning of her words. He reached around his waist and grabbed a black mud block the size of several feet, saying gloomily, “Kid, this is Nether Soil generated in extremely Yin places. You don't need this king to say what will happen once it is thrown into the Thunder Pool. I'll give you three breaths to consider, whether you want to save your life, or lose both the spiritual fruit and your life!”

Hu Tiancong ignored him, but slowly replenished the magic power into the Bing Fire Lightning around him, trying his best to break through the impact of the thunder power waves in front of him and move forward.

This time, the route he chose was the outer area closer to one side of the stone wall. Compared to the hundred-foot area near the center, the threat of thunder power was much smaller. However, he was only relying on his skills without the aid of tools, which was still a bit difficult.

“Alas, why must this fellow Daoist be so stubborn. In the Nascent Soul Realm, how many cultivators can achieve one person. It is rare that fellow Daoist is also born so handsome and elegant. This slave was only just met, but already acted. Why not stay in the mountains and fly with the slave, wouldn't it be better than going all-in and risking your life!” The Jade Fox spoke softly and charmingly, extremely seductive.

The Quail-Monkey next to him trembled all over as he heard this, his lust rising straight up, then his anger flared up, and he threw the Nether Soil into the Thunder Pool with a wave of his hand.

The Jade Fox rolled her eyes at him, but the corner of her mouth curved into a smug smile.

A look of determination flashed in Hu Tiancong's eyes, and he sacrificed the Subduing Dragon Sword, scolding softly, “Subduing Dragon Sword, break!”

The long sword transformed into sword shadows, like a stream of light, and fell on the thunder power waves in front of him.

“Boom!”

The Thunder Pool was silent for a moment, and after a moment, it separated to both sides with the crack cut out by the stream of light as the center line.

Seizing this opportunity, Hu Tiancong quickly moved forward, rushing straight to the opposite shore along this gap.

With each step he took, his face became more and more ugly. When he reached only twenty feet away from the opposite shore, his entire face was as pale as snow, completely unlike a living person.

The Subduing Dragon Sword fell at this time, turning into a ball of white light, and went straight into his abdomen. In an instant, his aura dropped rapidly, and the raised foot could no longer be put down, so it stopped in the Thunder Pool, tottering.

Zhang Yuanjing could see clearly on the shore of the Thunder Pool. When the Subduing Dragon Sword rose into the air, it drained all of Hu Tiancong's magic power. When it fell, it was extremely weak, so it went straight into his body to nourish, and what was consumed was his vitality.

The existence of this sword takes the body as its foundation and the Qi as its nourishment, so that it can exert extraordinary power in times of crisis.

Zhang Yuanjing said in a low voice, “Zhang San, help me block the thunder power.”

Zhang San instinctively feared thunder, but Zhang Yuanjing had ordered, and he dared not disobey. The umbrella rose above his head, releasing a deep aura that extended into the Thunder Pool, colliding with the fierce counter-current thunder power.

The sound of sizzling was endless, and the Zhiyang thunder power quickly devoured the aura released by the Refined Yang Umbrella, and went straight to the umbrella along it.

Zhang Yuanjing took out a mass of black mud and swallowed it into his stomach. He was running the Soaring Sky Art, tempering his bones, skin and membranes like steel. He jumped forward, crossed twenty feet of thunder waves, and landed next to Hu Tiancong.

At the moment when his feet touched the thunder power, countless electric lights flowed through his body, and the violent power quickly drilled into his internal organs, into every inch of flesh and blood, and into his bone marrow.

He grunted, refining the black mud and fighting against the raging thunder power. He grabbed Hu Tiancong with one hand and kicked off with his feet, trying to jump out of the Thunder Pool. But the thunder power was fierce, like an abyss, generating a strong suction force, making it difficult for him to escape.

He roared and sent out his divine sense, telling the Refined Yang Umbrella to exert its strength.

The Refined Yang Umbrella is named Refined Yang, which means that it also has the power of Yang, which is the foundation for resisting evil spirits and refining away inner demons. Seeing that Zhang Yuanjing had withstood the bombardment of thunder power, Zhang San immediately unfolded the umbrella surface, releasing that round of golden sun, and the blazing aura rushed outward, blocking the surrounding thunder power from attacking.

Zhang Yuanjing took the opportunity to step into the golden light domain, and his body suddenly felt lighter, so he jumped up and landed on the shore.

The Refined Yang Umbrella's power was insufficient, and it was already the limit to persist for this moment, so it detonated the golden sun, repelled the thunder power, and took the opportunity to break away from the edge of the Thunder Pool, breaking the Qi connection with the thunder power, barely suspending in the air for a moment, and then fell weakly into Zhang Yuanjing's arms.

Zhang Yuanjing couldn't care less about asking Zhang San, but said to Hu Tiancong, “Senior Uncle Hu, how are you now?”

Hu Tiancong's breath was weak, his eyelids twitched, but he couldn't even open his eyes.

Zhang Yuanjing put his fingers on his wrist, listening to his pulse, and also used his divine sense to examine his dantian, all of which were blocked by the Qi in his body. This was the difference in realm, but there was nothing he could do.

After waiting for a few breaths, Hu Tiancong's Qi was still falling, his brows were furrowed, and he showed a look of pain. He was not injured, but exhausted. After getting rid of the dangerous situation, it was still like this. There could only be one reason, that the Subduing Dragon Sword was still absorbing his vitality, and he was unable to stop it.

Zhang Yuanjing pondered for a moment, first suspended the Geng Metal Essence Slip above his head, releasing golden light to cover Hu Tiancong and himself, and then took out that Xuan Grade fifth-order Jade Lingzi, pinched out one from it, and stuffed it into Hu Tiancong's mouth.

This thing melted as soon as it entered his mouth, and without Hu Tiancong needing to do anything, it went straight into his abdomen.

Hu Tiancong's state at this time was neither unconscious nor distracted, but in a state of closure, guarding the most fundamental wisp of divine sense, maintaining the operation of his inner breath, expecting that after the Subduing Dragon Sword absorbed a certain amount of vitality, it would automatically stop, so that he could slowly recover.

At this time, after Zhang Yuanjing fed him a Jade Lingzi, his inner breath suddenly became prosperous, and scorching Yang Qi was born in his dantian and meridians. Although it was absorbed by the Subduing Dragon Sword as soon as it came out, it still stopped the loss of vitality.

Zhang Yuanjing carefully listened to Hu Tiancong's inner breath. If he felt that it was showing signs of exhaustion, he would feed him a Jade Lingzi. After two hours, a total of eleven Xuan Grade fifth-order Jade Lingzi were fed, and the Subduing Dragon Sword finally stopped absorbing mana, and Hu Tiancong's inner breath also returned to peace.

After another hour of recovery, Hu Tiancong's face became ruddy. At a certain moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, looked at Zhang Yuanjing and said, “In just half a day, Yuanjing has saved me from desperation twice. I will never repay this kindness in my lifetime!”