SWDnovel Chapter 195 The Final Tranquility, Enlightenment Through Thunder Brewing
Chapter 195 The Final Tranquility, Enlightenment Through Thunder Brewing
Chapter 195 The Final Tranquility, Enlightenment Through Thunder Brewing
As a mount, it possesses powerful flight and stability capabilities, with a speed comparable to ordinary flying boats.
Traveling tens of thousands of miles a day without needing to rest.
Aside from the difficulty in concealing one's presence, everything else is excellent.
Chen Yi's sword-flying ability is somewhat lacking, but now that he has a flying mount that can take him away at any time, he feels a little more at ease.
Chen Yi patted its head. "Well done. It wasn't for nothing that I spent so much resources to train you."
"Thank you, Master."
The Crimson Soul Sparrow's voice was transmitted to Chen Yi through the soul connection.
"Afterwards, you and the mouse will continue to work together to seek opportunities and help me patrol and guard the Thousand Sound Mountains. If you discover the whereabouts of that black-robed crow, inform me immediately."
Chen Yi sent the two pets away. The third-tier spiritual vein of the Miaoyin Sect was of low quality, and it was already a heavy burden for Chen Yi and Qin Chengcheng, who were both Core Formation cultivators.
If two more third-tier demonic beasts are added, it will be difficult to bear. If anyone from the Miaoyin Sect advances to the Core Formation stage, we will have to consider relocating to a place with a large spiritual vein.
Now that the demon beast army is advancing into the heart of the Qi Kingdom, sending these two third-tier demon beasts to seek opportunities together will not only train them but also bring them considerable benefits.
Chen Yi gifted each of the two spirit pets a Golden Thunder Core to ensure their survival.
Normally, even encountering a mid-stage third-tier demonic beast would allow them to escape unscathed.
Moreover, these two spirit pets have followed Chen Yi for many years and are generally quite cautious in their actions. They prefer to launch surprise attacks, and if their attack misses, they will flee thousands of miles away.
Unless targeted or set up, they generally won't encounter any danger.
In the following year, the number of demonic beasts marching south increased significantly.
Although Master Hanfeng reported the matter of the Black-Robed Crow to the royal cultivators in the city, the crow was too well hidden.
Furthermore, the complete disappearance of that soul crow was something even the royal family couldn't predict when it would be a Soul-Devouring Beast, so they could only pay more attention and temporarily put it aside.
However, Master Hanya did not dare to show his face and could only go underground.
The situation was even worse for Master Hanfeng. Before Master Hanya was captured and killed by the righteous cultivators, he dared not step out of Hanfeng Cave again and could only cower inside, afraid to come out.
On this day, in the Flaming Valley, 30,000 li north of the Thousand Sounds Mountains, in an underground cave...
The black and blood-red escape lights arrived at this place one after the other.
The black-robed raven looked grim. "Elder, have you figured out who helped Hanfeng that day?"
This brat rescued Hanfeng, stole my Soul Crow, and then stole the Roc and its eggs, causing me to be wanted by the authorities and afraid to show my face.
This person is even more hateful than the cold wind!
Before Elder Blood Fiend arrived, he had already deduced and discovered some things through subtle clues:
"The one who stole your soul crow and the roc bird that day was Bald Xu Jiu."
"Xu Jiu? Could it be that Mo Hui is behind this?"
Han Ya frowned. Others might not know, but the higher-ups in the demonic path did. Xu Jiu, who had previously caused a great disturbance in the secret realm, was actually Mo Hui in disguise.
Elder Blood Fiend also frowned:
"I cannot be certain about this matter either. After Mo Hui emerged from the secret realm, she sent a message and then disappeared."
It cannot be ruled out that he was the one plotting against you behind this.
Of course, it could also be Xu Jiu himself who appeared in the secret realm back then.
Xu Jiu's origins are mysterious, and he only appeared briefly before disappearing. Even this elder finds it difficult to predict his whereabouts.
We can only keep an eye on him for now, and deal with him specifically later when we have the chance.
This young man possesses exceptional physical refinement and wields the power of thunder spirit. If we can bring him into our demonic path, he will be a great asset in the future.
I will report this matter to the Palace Master when the time is right. If he agrees, I will join forces with several elders to set up a few traps to try and win this kid over.
Currently, our Holy Temple is facing a severe shortage of talent; every Core Formation cultivator is extremely valuable. Although you have lost your Soul Raven, you still possess cultivation. Do not take any more risks.
As for dealing with Qin Chengcheng and Chen Yi, they can stay within their sect without any problems.
After the demonic beasts move south, I will grant you some authority to control them, allowing them to coordinate attacks on the Miaoyin Sect, drive the people out, and then I will send elite disciples to join forces with you to take them down.
"Thank you, Elder!"
For the next three years, Chen Yi stayed in the Miaoyin Sect to cultivate and did not go out.
Qin Chengcheng not only recovered from her injuries, but her cultivation also progressed remarkably well. After more than a decade, she was no longer far from reaching the mid-stage of Core Formation.
And under Chen Yi's meticulous guidance in dual cultivation, he finally stepped into the threshold of the third tier.
This is quite remarkable for a female cultivator, especially considering Qin Chengcheng's talent for body refinement, which is not as outstanding as Ning Bu'er's.
Basically, the third level of body refinement is the upper limit for Qin Chengcheng's body refinement.
But that's enough. Imagine, on the battlefield, when a female cultivator at the Purple Extreme Golden Core stage finally runs out of mana and is about to be captured by a demonic beast or a demonic cultivator.
It suddenly unleashed a destructive force even greater than that of a demonic beast; the impact of this was unparalleled.
Chen Yi also left Qin Chengcheng with the maximum amount of lightning crystals she could withstand to protect her safety.
"Chen Lang, are you leaving?"
Qin Chengcheng had long suspected that Chen Yi had been taking good care of her during their dual cultivation over the years. Now, he had finally pushed her body refinement to the third level and prepared life-saving trump cards for her, including two brand-new bottles of [Azure Thunder Brew].
"It's not really like we're leaving. The spiritual veins here are a bit weak, and it's a bit strenuous for us two Purple Extreme Golden Core cultivators to cultivate together."
Moreover, the State of Qi is embroiled in war, which I estimate will not end for at least a hundred years, and there is even a risk of its eventual annihilation.
I don't like competing for cultivation opportunities through magical battles, so I plan to cultivate in a safe environment.
Recently, I came across a brand new route through the Monster Mountain Range and thought I'd give it a try.
If it succeeds, I can bring you over if you encounter difficulties in the future.
"Ah, I understand. I bear the heavy responsibility of revitalizing the Thunder Soul Sect, and I won't be leaving Qi Kingdom anytime soon."
"Chen Lang, thank you for your companionship all these years. Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today. If you ever need anything in the future, just let me know. No matter what level I'm at, I will abandon my present and come to you."
"Fool, it's not goodbye forever. We both live long lives, so this little bit won't make a difference."
Besides, I'm not leaving right away. Things aren't ready there yet. I can go when everything is more stable.
Chen Yi briefly explained his plan to Qin Chengcheng.
The route he described was a shortcut from the State of Qi through the Monster Mountain Range to the Central Plains.
Originally, the path led through a narrow, sky-like passage where two fourth-tier demon kings were seated.
It's a perfect spot for an ambush; even human Nascent Soul cultivators wouldn't dare venture there.
But in the last two years, the little monk said that the two demon kings there left one after another and disappeared, which is a good time for cultivators to sneak across the place.
Although the Qi Kingdom officially forbids mid-to-high-level cultivators from leaving during wartime, the monster invasion has been going on for over a decade now.
The Qi state suffered repeated defeats, leading many cultivators to consider fleeing in the past two years.
Where there is demand, there is business.
There were already merchant guilds and powerful flying ships between the Central Plains and the State of Qi, who regularly traveled between the two places to buy low and sell high, engaging in trade.
During wartime, they could also bring along some people to smuggle monks at high prices.
Hao Youren had visited the Miaoyin Sect six months ago and reported these matters to Chen Yi in person.
Hao Youren also knew how to purchase tickets for two other chambers of commerce to board the flying boats.
Currently, Chen Yi is still waiting for the demonic passage token that the little monk promised to give him. With that token, even if the flying boat is intercepted by the demonic forces when passing through the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, he can still show it to pass.
As for the Miaoyin Sect, Chen Yi only had one thing left to deal with: the Cold Crow True Man.
In the past two years, the southward migration of demonic beasts has become increasingly rampant, with numerous incidents of third-tier powerful demons attacking cultivator cities, sect spiritual veins, or small third-tier cave dwellings.
In recent years, the Miaoyin Sect has received special "attention".
Chen Yi advised Qin Chengcheng to stay within the mountain gate's defensive formation, relying solely on the formation for defense and refraining from launching any attacks.
With Qin Chengcheng's third-tier array mastery and the presence of two Core Formation True Persons, Chen Yi and Qin Chengcheng, presiding over the array, even two or three ordinary mid-stage third-tier demonic beasts would be unable to break through.
Secretly, Chen Yi used the Crimson Soul Sparrow and the Treasure-Seeking Rat, two spirit pets, one above ground and one below, to search for the person behind the scheme.
Sure enough, traces of demonic energy were discovered near a secret underground cave.
The treasure-hunting rat dared not move rashly and retreated under Chen Yi's command.
"It really is you, Raven."
He still hasn't given up after we took his soul crow last time.
There's another reason why Han Ya has intensified its efforts against Chen Yi in recent years.
That is why [Azure Thunder Brew] played a very significant role on the battlefield.
In battles between cultivators and demonic beasts of equal strength, a cultivator possessing this item can escape death even after a life-or-death struggle and defeat.
Those cultivators who should have died in battle but did not will inevitably have greatly increased strength when they reappear.
For cultivators who already possess lightning spiritual roots, such as Qi Yunxi, their strength can increase significantly after consuming Azure Thunder Brew. It's not a problem for a cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation to suppress a mid-stage third-tier demon beast. In fact, she even managed to escape from an ambush by a late-stage third-tier demon beast.
With this item, the newly promoted Core Formation cultivators in Qi Kingdom were greatly encouraged. Although it could not change the course of the war, it gave these newcomers hope.
Perhaps a hundred or two hundred years from now, these people will grow up and turn the tide.
As the chef who provided the Azure Thunder Brew, Chen Ling naturally made it onto the list of third-tier skill cultivators targeted for elimination by the demonic path, placing him on par with prodigies like Qi Wuba, Qi Yunxi, and Feng Qingjun.
Second only to Qin Chengcheng's Purple Extreme Golden Elixir.
However, Chen Yi was extremely cowardly, always staying within the Miaoyin Sect and refusing to leave the mountain. No matter how much he was tempted by demonic beasts or invited by fellow cultivators to prepare spiritual feasts and explore opportunities together, he simply refused to go out.
This left even Master Hanya feeling helpless.
With Qin Chengcheng, a third-tier array master, present, even though he sent many demonic beasts, they couldn't break through the Miaoyin Sect's protective array.
To deal with such a small Core Formation sect, with only two early Core Formation stage cultivators, the fact that Han Ya could simultaneously mobilize three mid-stage third-tier demons was already the limit.
On the righteous path side of Qi, quite a few cultivators were also interested in Chen Yi's [Azure Thunder Brew].
Some old-school Nascent Soul sects questioned the origin of Chen Yi's formula.
Fortunately, during a communication with Zhongzhou,
Ji Wuchen of the Ji family of Zhongzhou sent an open letter to the royal family, acknowledging:
"The Azure Thunder Brew was indeed a gift I personally gave to Qin Chengcheng, and I allowed Qin Chengcheng to sell it to others."
It is truly a fortunate event that Chef Chen Ling of the Miaoyin Sect of your esteemed country was able to produce the [Azure Thunder Brew]. It can be considered a connection between him and my Ji family. Hereby, I would like to extend a special invitation to Chef Chen Ling to visit my Ji family in Zhongzhou someday.
Ji Wuchen.
With the endorsement of this open letter, Chen Yi could not only openly produce [Azure Thunder Brew] without being coveted by prominent figures in Qi for the recipe, or even for his own sake,
Moreover, he could go to Zhongzhou openly and legitimately.
Even if the Qi state has a rule that those who are conscripted and leave Qi during wartime are considered deserters, he can still claim that he was invited by the Ji family of Zhongzhou, and the Qi royal family will have no way to stop him if they find out.
Chen Yi has been representing the Miaoyin Sect in the war for five or six years now, and on the surface, he has already handed over more than ten bottles of Qingxiao Thunder Brew.
Privately, he had also accumulated over a dozen bottles of Lei Niang (a type of brew), of which he had used most of himself.
Chen Yi's body tempering strength is now not far from the mid-stage of the third tier.
He anticipates reaching the mid-stage of the third tier within one or two years. At that point, with two third-tier demonic beasts and a bunch of second-tier puppets, venturing into the Demonic Beast Mountain Range alone shouldn't be a problem.
The premise is that you don't get targeted by a fourth-tier demon king.
Another reason why body tempering strength could improve so quickly was after the third year.
Every year, one or two late-stage Core Formation cultivators from the Qi Kingdom would privately commission Chen Yi to create high-end versions of the [Azure Sky Thunder Brew].
In Chen Yi's words, it is called "Premium Azure Thunder Brew". Its production cost is three times that of the ordinary version because the failure rate is too high, and the Thunder Beast essence blood required must be in the mid-to-late stage of the third tier.
What was actually taken out was his normal, uncensored, standard version.
The profit margin here is too high, but because the ordinary version of Azure Thunder Brew is so powerful, comparable to the full-force attack of a mid-grade magic weapon,
Chen Yi didn't dare to go too far and take it out.
Only in private, and under the combined pressure and favor of powerful figures he couldn't refuse, would he exert all his strength, and with a stroke of luck, manage to produce even one bottle every year or two.
One of those who successfully obtained this item was Qi Wenxiu, the Thunder Sword Cultivator Elder of the royal family.
This person is Qi Wuba's uncle, a late-stage Core Formation cultivator.
The other person is the Five Thunder True Man of the Xuanxiao Sect. He is Qi Yunxi's master, the sect leader of the Xuanxiao Sect, and a late-stage Core Formation cultivator.
In addition to giving Chen Yi about five bottles each of high-grade Tier 3 Thunder Beast essence blood, these two also provided him with a considerable amount of Tier 3 gold ore, extraterrestrial meteorite iron, and other high-grade metallic materials, according to his needs.
This greatly increased Chen Yi's cultivation speed in Vajra Skill and Thunder Spirit Body Tempering.
In addition, with so much high-grade third-tier thunder beast blood essence, plus Chen Yi's more than ten years of experience researching the [Azure Thunder Brew],
He also completed two improvements to this thunder brew.
Both times, the brews were truly of the highest quality, a grade higher than those used to fool those two late-stage Core Formation cultivators.
One type is used for combat, capable of fully unleashing the power of the Thunder Spirit Body. It is similar to ordinary Thunder Brew in all aspects, but with a higher energy level and longer duration.
Another type is specifically for cultivation. This type of thunder-infused beverage, when consumed, can sustain the thunder spirit body for up to half a day.
It almost completely eliminated all means of attack, including lightning escape and lightning magic.
By channeling all its spiritual energy into comprehending lightning-attribute techniques, enhancing perception, and manipulating lightning crystals and lightning spirit arrays, one can greatly improve the efficiency of cultivating lightning-attribute techniques.
And it greatly extended the duration of the Thunder Spirit Body.
It is a special Azure Thunder Brew that Chen Yi made specifically for his own cultivation.
Chen Yiguan named it "Sudden Enlightenment Thunder Brew".
(End of this chapter)