Immortal Abode Beast Taming

Chapter 620: Great Reward in the Outer Sea

As the embryonic form of the golden elixir in Lu Zhi's body gradually stabilized, the dark clouds above Tianxuan City became thicker and thicker, as if the entire sky was covered by a thick layer of black curtain.

Thunder rumbled and lightning flashed through the clouds like silver snakes. Every thunder made the ground tremble slightly.

The residents of the entire city were shocked by this vision. Every household turned off the lights, and people knelt on the ground in awe, praying that the disaster would pass quickly.

Lu Zhi slowly walked out of the cave and stood in the void. His figure appeared particularly tall under the reflection of lightning.

His eyes became extremely determined, and facing the impending heavenly calamity, he had no intention of retreating.

The air around them became extremely oppressive due to the gathering of thunderclouds; even breathing seemed to become heavy.

The thunder tribulation that belongs to him is finally coming.

In order to cope with the impending heavenly tribulation, Lu Zhi first took the Ningyuan Pill.

As the pill dissolved in his mouth, a cool air immediately flowed along his meridians, helping him to condense the true energy in his body more tightly.

As the effect of the Ningyuan Pill took effect, Lu Zhi felt that the spiritual energy in his dantian began to gather faster. He felt that the power in his body became more concentrated and his spirit was lifted.

Come on, I'm ready.

Lu Zhi held the magic sword in his hand, and at this moment he was extremely confident.

After a few breaths, the first wave of heavenly tribulation began with a thick purple thunder.

This thunder was like an angry dragon, roaring out from the depths of the clouds, carrying unparalleled power, and heading straight towards Lu Zhi.

Wherever the thunder passed, the air was torn apart, making a sharp whistling sound, as if the entire space was about to be torn to pieces by this force.

Lu Zhi swung the sword in his hand, and a dazzling light burst out from the tip of the sword, instantly turning into a bright sword light, heading towards the thunder.

The sword light collided with the lightning, making a deafening sound. The aftermath spread out, shaking the surrounding air.

The rocks on the ground were shaken and flew everywhere, dust flew, and the trees shook, as if the whole world was shaking at this moment.

It was so powerful. Hearing the exclamations of the surrounding cultivators, Lu Zhi's heart couldn't help but be shaken. After all, this was the first time he faced such a powerful heavenly tribulation.

But soon, he adjusted his mindset and told himself not to be controlled by fear.

With the end of the first wave of offensive, the brief peace did not last long.

The dark clouds in the sky began to spin rapidly, forming a huge vortex with lightning in the center, like a wild beast ready to pounce on its prey at any time.

There was a depressing atmosphere in the air, as if even the flow of time had slowed down.

At this time, Lu Zhi took the second pill, the Barrier Breaking Pill.

A small clue can reveal the big picture; a single leaf can block one's view.

After taking the pill, Lu Zhi looked at the thunder tribulation above and felt a little more calm.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and immersed himself completely in meditation.

He felt every subtle change around him, listened to the sound of the wind, and sensed the power of thunder and lightning.

When he opened his eyes again, they were as calm as water, without any ripples.

The power of the Breaking Barrier Pill helped him break through the psychological bottleneck during the pill-forming process, allowing him to focus more on his own practice without being disturbed by the outside world.

The second wave of heavenly tribulation came, this time it was not a single thunder, but a series of dense lightning beams, pouring down like heavy rain.

Each bolt of lightning carried enough power to destroy mountains, and the entire Tianxuan City was shrouded in this horrifying scene.

The roar of thunder and lightning continued, as if the whole world was trembling in the thunder.

Lu Zhi did not panic. He formed seals with his hands and chanted mantras. The power of the golden elixir in his body continued to flow out, forming a transparent shield surrounding him.

Whenever lightning strikes, it will be blocked by this shield, making a deafening explosion.

The shield continued to shake under the impact of lightning, but it never broke.

Lu Zhi's hair fluttered in the wind and his clothes rustled, and his figure looked particularly firm under the reflection of thunder and lightning.

As the second wave of attack gradually weakened, Lu Zhi did not let down his guard.

He knew that the most difficult challenge was yet to come. Sure enough, a moment later, the third wave of catastrophe began.

This time, the thunderclouds gathered in the sky became even thicker, blocking almost all light and plunging the entire world into darkness.

From the depths of the clouds, countless bolts of lightning fell like cracks in the sky, forming a huge thunder and lightning storm.

Faced with this overwhelming thunder and lightning storm, Lu Zhi did not choose to escape, but faced the challenge head-on.

While Lu Zhi was trying his best to resist the heavenly calamity, he clasped his hands together, chanted an ancient spell, and golden light shone around him, like a rising sun.

This light not only illuminated the darkness around him, but also illuminated Lu Zhi's heart.

The golden light turned into countless tiny runes, swirling around him, forming layer upon layer of defense.

These runes echoed with each other, forming an indestructible barrier that blocked all incoming lightning.

This is the light of merit in the spirit pearl. As Lu Zhi's spell gradually increased in strength, the runes surrounding him began to spin faster and faster. Each rune left a faint golden track in the air, as bright as a galaxy.

These runes continuously absorbed the positive energy from the surrounding environment, making the golden light around Lu Zhi more and more dazzling.

Suddenly, the dark clouds in the sky seemed to sense the changes below. Thunder roared, and a bolt of lightning, thicker than before, struck from the clouds.

However, when the lightning came into contact with the light curtain composed of runes, it was dissolved layer by layer and turned invisible.

Every lightning strike was transformed into energy that nourished Lu Zhi's cultivation rather than causing any harm.

Lu Zhi felt the power surging in his body and knew that this was the critical moment for a breakthrough.

He took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and let his mind connect with every rune around him, feeling their existence, as if he was talking to every cell.

As time passed, the dark clouds in the sky began to dissipate and the thunder and lightning gradually subsided.

When the last ray of lightning was completely absorbed, Lu Zhi slowly opened his eyes, and a barely perceptible light flashed in his eyes.

The elixir is done.

At this time, Lu Zhi's heart was filled with longing for the future, as well as memories of the past.

He thought of those who once supported and trusted him. Those deceased figures flashed through his mind, giving him endless motivation.

In a trance, the spirit pearl in front of Lu Zhi flashed gently, and a cool breath came, waking Lu Zhi up.

Only then did he realize that he had consumed too much energy without realizing it, and was now almost at the point of exhaustion. He quickly took the Spirit Protection Pill to make up for the energy he had consumed. Lu Zhi looked at the world in front of him and felt that he had become a different person.

At this time, the dark clouds dispersed, the sun shone on the earth again, and Tianxuan City returned to its former tranquility.

Lu Zhi stood in the air. Although he was in tattered clothes, he exuded an aura that transcended the world.

Lu Zhi looked down at the spirit bead in his hand. It had become much dimmer, but still emitted a faint light.

The power of merit just now was drawn from this spirit bead.

Fang Qingyuan, who was far away, was hugging Huo Yaoer, quietly appreciating the scene, with a gratified smile on his face.

Three months later, a grand reward ceremony will be held in the hall of the Haidong City Lord's Mansion in the outer sea.

The hall is decorated solemnly and gorgeously inside and out, with dazzling pearls hanging on the walls, illuminating the entire space.

The ground was covered with a bright red carpet that stretched all the way to the front of the platform. Monks from various sects gathered here early and lined up in an orderly manner according to their cultivation levels.

The Jindan monks, dressed in the distinctive costumes of their respective sects, with fluttering sleeves and extraordinary temperament, stood in the front; the foundation-building monks followed closely behind with solemn expressions, looking forward to the start of the ceremony; the Qi-training monks stood at the back, looking at the predecessors in front of them with awe.

Following a steady sound of footsteps, three Nascent Soul cultivators from the Da Zhou Academy slowly walked into the hall.

The leader, Ji Yusheng, had a serious face and sharp eyes, revealing a sense of majesty; Ji Liangchen smiled and looked amiable; the other Nascent Soul cultivator had a calm expression, giving people a feeling of being unfathomable. The three of them walked steadily up to the platform and took their seats one by one.

Fang Qingyuan stood in the audience, looking at the crowd around him, feeling a myriad of emotions in his heart.

This pioneering war has been arduous, but now it is finally time to reap the rewards.

He saw many familiar faces, but some of his comrades who had fought alongside him were no longer with him.

The two Nascent Soul cultivators of the Qinglian Sword Sect disappeared, and the Qinglian Sword Sect army they led also returned home early and returned to the Qinglian Sword Sect.

Among the three Nascent Soul cultivators, one was killed, and now there are only two left.

Xing Ming from the Law Enforcement Peak is not here either. Only the people from the Three Chus make up the majority of the cultivators in the Qiyun Sect.

There were even more people from other sects, but they could not get in front of Fang Qingyuan and the three Chu sects, so it was quiet.

The cultivators from Haidong City also participated in this war of development later. After all, they were closest to the Little Demon Abyss, and they could not do without this local snake whether it was for operation or fighting.

Ji Yusheng cleared his throat, and a loud voice rang out in the hall:

“My fellow monks, we have gathered here today to hold this reward ceremony to honor the monks who have made outstanding contributions in this battle in the outer sea.

First of all, I want to thank every fellow practitioner who has participated in the battle. Your bravery and dedication have brought peace and tranquility to our spiritual community."

After finishing his polite remarks, Ji Yusheng began to check the merit points.

In front of him was a thick roster, which recorded the agreements signed by various forces before the war and their achievements in the war.

Ji Yusheng carefully flipped through the list, communicating with the two Nascent Soul cultivators beside him from time to time.

"Fang Qingyuan, can you represent the will of the Qingyuan Sect and its affiliated forces, the Qiyun Fang Family Alliance, and the many independent cultivators?"

Ji Yusheng raised his head and looked at Fang Qingyuan.

Fang Qingyuan took a step forward and answered solemnly:
"can."

Ji Yusheng asked again: "Here is the contract you signed with Chu Wen before the war. Is there anything you disagree with now?"

Fang Qingyuan answered firmly: "No."

Ji Yusheng nodded, handed the contract in his hand to the monk beside him, and said, "Please come forward and sign."

Fang Qingyuan walked up to the podium, took the pen, and solemnly signed his name on the agreement.

At this moment, all the merit points gained by the Qingyuan Sect he represented, its affiliated forces, the Qiyun Fang Family Alliance, and many independent cultivators in this war would be counted on Chu Wen.

After completing the signing, Fang Qingyuan returned to his original position.

Ji Yusheng continued to verify the merit points of other forces. The whole process was serious and orderly.

Next, Ji Yusheng announced the merit rankings of each force.

When they heard that Chu Wen's merit points ranked first among all Nascent Soul cultivators, the members of the Three Chus smiled with joy on their faces.

Finally, the exciting moment arrived.

The cultivator from the Great Zhou Academy stood up and announced loudly: "Give Tianxuan City and its surroundings to Chu Wen. Their family can guard here for generations, and it cannot be attacked within three generations."

Upon hearing this, Chu Wen stood up excitedly and strode onto the platform.

Ji Yusheng personally picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote the three big words "Hai Chumen".

The powerful brushstrokes reveal a strong momentum, and these three words seem to be shining with light.

At this time, warm applause and cheers broke out in the hall.

The Nan Chu near Baishan, the Qi Chu of Qiyun Mountain, and the Hai Chu in the outer sea, the three Yuanying of the Chu family occupied one side each, announcing the official establishment of the Three Chus.

After the reward ceremony, the monks came forward to congratulate Chu Wen.

Chu Wen smiled and greeted everyone one by one. Fang Qingyuan also walked forward and congratulated Chu Wen:
“Brother Chu, congratulations on receiving such an honor. I hope Hai Chu Men will prosper.”

Chu Wen bowed and said:
"Thank you, Brother Fang. This achievement is inseparable from the joint efforts of everyone."

After being granted the fief, Chu Wen's temperament became much more cheerful than before. For the next few thousand years, their Haichu clan could develop peacefully.

After Fang Qingyuan finished the enfeoffment ceremony at the Da Zhou Academy, he followed Chu Wen back to Tianxuan City and began to prepare for his own internal reward ceremony.

Because the credit for the achievement was attributed to Chu Wen, the rewards from the Great Zhou Academy would not fall on these disciples who fought so hard.

However, the Three Chus have corresponding compensations, and Fang Qingyuan is now planning to hold a ceremony to reward his own people, so as to avoid resentment among the people.

Returning to the temporary base in Tianxuan City, he greeted Fang Qingyuan's trusted subordinates and his two lovely wives.

Fang Qingyuan looked at his team with a little more approval in his heart. After this pioneering war, many geniuses who were originally hidden emerged.

Lu Zhi is an example. Before the founding war, he was only a cultivator at the sixth level of foundation building. Now, seven years after the founding war, he has become one of the three giants of Qingyuan Sect and a Jindan cultivator. His combat power directly crushes Jiang Wanqin, and he is now the number one person in Qingyuan Sect.

In addition, Jue Wu Gou also realized the alchemy theory required for forming the elixir, and was ready to return and start trying to form the elixir.

If Jue Wujiu succeeds in forming the golden elixir, then the Qingyuan Sect will be a sect that has made three golden elixirs, which means it will have the foundation of a large-scale force.

(End of this chapter)