Fire Virtue Immortal Clan

Chapter 195 Plundering Wealth and Destroying the Zhang Clan's Secret Pill (Please Subscribe!)

"Fellow Daoist Shi is right, I have indeed cultivated the Minor Divine Ability, the Returning Origin Fire Fiend Seal, to the Great Perfection stage!"

Lu Cheng'an chuckled and said, "However, I was able to cultivate the Guiyuan Fire Fiend Seal to its peak so smoothly thanks to the rich fire fiend energy of the Five Spirits Lake!"

The cultivation of third-tier spells often requires the refinement of various treasures, while the cultivation of minor supernatural powers requires the refinement of even more treasures.

Cultivating the minor divine ability of Returning to Origin Fire Fiend Seal requires refining a large amount of fire fiend energy. Fortunately, after the Burning Flame Sect ruins collapsed, the fire fiend energy that had been nurtured within for countless years burst forth.

Otherwise, it would have taken Lu Cheng'an an unknown amount of time to cultivate the Guiyuan Fire Fiend Seal, a minor divine ability, to the point of mastery.

The cultivation of the three minor supernatural abilities, namely Earth Flame Myriad Forms Body, Myriad Flames Burning Heaven Palm, and Star Flame Concealment Technique, is much more difficult than that of Returning to Origin Fire Fiend Seal, because the auxiliary materials required for cultivating these three minor supernatural abilities are much harder to obtain.

Shi Ningyu also needs treasures to assist her in cultivating the two minor supernatural abilities, Jade Soul Immortal Light and Jade Rainbow Divine Transformation Palm.

For example, the minor supernatural power of Jade Soul Immortal Light requires refining jade essence for cultivation.

Jade essence can only be generated in third-tier spirit jade mines, making it an extremely rare treasure.

Shi Ningyu also paid a great price to obtain enough jade essence to cultivate the Jade Soul Immortal Light to the minor completion level.

Shi Ningyu has stopped cultivating the minor divine power, Jade Soul Immortal Light, not only because she is not confident that she can cultivate it to the great perfection level within half a year, but also because she does not have enough jade essence.

After sensing the intense fiery aura around her, Shi Ningyu couldn't help but show a hint of envy on her face.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, won't killing Xuan Kong of the Heavenly Flame Sect bring trouble upon yourself?" Shi Ningyu asked with a worried expression.

Lu Cheng'an had previously explained the source of his confidence in killing Xuan Kong, but Shi Ningyu still couldn't help but worry.

After all, the Tianyan Sect is a Golden Core sect with a history of thousands of years and has a deep relationship with the Huanggu Sect. She was somewhat worried that the Huanggu Sect would take action against Lu Cheng'an.

"Fellow Daoist Shi, there's no need to worry. As long as we demonstrate sufficient strength and value, the Ancient Desolate Sect will absolutely not attack us!"

Lu Cheng'an smiled confidently and said, "The Azure Flame Lion and other third-tier demonic beasts from the Hong'e Mountains are about to enter the Burning Flame Mountains. Even if Chongxu and the others from the Heavenly Flame Sect join forces, they are no match for the two of us. The Desolate Ancient Sect naturally knows that our value is higher than that of the Heavenly Flame Sect!"

Lu Cheng'an dared to kill Xuan Kong not only because Lu Chengyue had become a disciple of the Ancient Desolate Sect's Master Kushi, but also because of the formidable strength he and Shi Ningyu possessed.

He had previously met with Chunqiu Zhenren, a Golden Core cultivator from the Desolate Ancient Sect, in the Desolate Ancient Immortal City. From Chunqiu Zhenren's attitude, he understood the Desolate Ancient Sect's attitude towards cultivation forces within its territory.

Whether it's the ancient Golden Core sect Tianyan Sect with its thousand-year history, or newly promoted Golden Core cultivators like him and Shi Ningyu, whoever is more useful to the Ancient Desolate Sect, the Ancient Desolate Sect will side with them.

The demonic beasts, such as the Azure Flame Lion, that would enter the Burning Flame Mountain Range could only be resisted by him and Shi Ningyu. In addition, given the relationship between the Lu family and True Person Kushi, Lu Cheng'an was certain that even if he killed Xuan Kong, the Desolate Ancient Sect would not cause him any trouble.

"I have already informed the Golden Core cultivator Chunqiu Zhenren of the Desolate Ancient Sect about this matter, and this is his reply to me!"

After feeling the vibration of the communication artifact, Lu Cheng'an immediately took it out of his storage ring.

After returning from the Burning Flame Mountains, he sent a message to Master Chunqiu about the matter.

He was certain that Chongxu and the others must have some connection with the Golden Core cultivators of the Ancient Desolate Sect. Rather than letting Chongxu and the others embellish the story and tell the Golden Core cultivators of the Ancient Desolate Sect about this matter, he decided to tell them the truth directly.

"Since the Ancient Desolate Sect won't blame me, I can rest assured!"

Upon seeing the contents of the communication artifact, Shi Ningyu's face immediately showed a relaxed smile.

"The Azure Flame Lion and other third-tier demonic beasts are about to enter the Burning Flame Mountain Range. How are your Lu family's preparations? Are you confident that you can withstand the onslaught of those third-tier demonic beasts?" Shi Ningyu asked in a deep voice.

The third-tier demonic beasts, such as the Azure Flame Lion, are far more powerful than the Golden Core cultivators of the Heavenly Flame Sect. If they are not careful, they may be killed by these third-tier demonic beasts.

"Currently, our Lu family has only cultivated one third-tier spiritual vein, which is barely enough to activate the Sun and Moon Mirror Formation!"

When Lu Cheng'an mentioned this matter, a look of worry appeared on his face.

The number of third-tier spiritual veins in Crimson Smoke Mountain is too small. Even though the Sun and Moon Mirror Array is of the highest grade of third tier, it is difficult to unleash the power of this high-grade third-tier spiritual array without sufficient spiritual energy.

The main reason why the Lu family is cultivating third-order spiritual veins so slowly is because of the spirit stones.

If one were to invest a large amount of spirit stones and spirit liquid into a second-tier spiritual vein, as is done by the Dan Ding Sect, the power of the second-tier spiritual vein could be rapidly enhanced through the transformation of the Earth Origin Gathering Spirit Array and the Myriad Woods Heavenly Bloom Array, two low-grade third-tier spiritual arrays.

"Only one third-tier spiritual vein has been cultivated!"

Shi Ningyu exclaimed in surprise, frowning as she said, "The number of third-tier spiritual veins is far too small. You've purchased the Earth Origin Spirit Gathering Array and the Myriad Wood Heavenly Bloom Array; the speed at which you cultivate third-tier spiritual veins shouldn't be this slow."

Although the Earthly Spirit Gathering Array and the Myriad Trees Heavenly Splendor Array are both classified as third-tier low-grade, the quality of these two arrays for cultivating third-tier spiritual veins is very high.

The Lu family relied on these two third-order spirit arrays to cultivate a third-order spirit vein, which was indeed a rather slow pace.

"This is because my Lu family has a shallow foundation and cannot afford to invest too many spirit stones into the second-tier spirit vein!" Lu Cheng'an sighed softly.

The Azure Sky Palace contains a large number of high-level magical artifacts, minerals and other treasures. In addition, he also has a large number of high-level cultivation techniques and spells, which are priceless treasures that can be easily exchanged for a large number of spirit stones.

However, he could not take them out, otherwise it might bring utter disaster to the Lu family!
Shi Ningyu glanced at Lu Cheng'an with some surprise, not expecting such a response.

She didn't know exactly what treasures Lu Chengan had obtained in the Burning Flame Sect ruins, but just from the third-grade high-quality alchemy furnace and the fourth-grade high-quality alchemy inheritance that True Monarch Fengyuan had given her, she could guess how amazing the value of the inheritance Lu Chengan had obtained was.

Now Lu Cheng'an actually said that the Lu family has a shallow foundation and does not have enough spirit stones to cultivate a third-order spirit vein.

Shi Ningyu's mind was in turmoil, and she instantly understood the key point.

Just like the superior-grade third-tier alchemy furnace and the superior-grade fourth-tier alchemy inheritance bestowed upon her by True Lord Fengyuan, each of them was incredibly valuable, but she could not exchange any of them for spirit stones.

"If Fellow Daoist Lu lacks spirit stones to cultivate third-order spirit veins, I do have a solution. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Lu still remembers the Secret Pill Zhang family?" Shi Ningyu asked with a smile.

A calculating glint appeared in her eyes, with a hint of murderous intent surfacing.

“Of course I remember the Secret Pill Zhang family!” A cold expression appeared on Lu Cheng’an’s face. He instantly understood what Shi Ningyu meant.

Before Shi Ningyu's cultivation broke through to the Golden Core realm, the strength of the Secret Pill Zhang Clan and the Pill Cauldron Sect was roughly equal. Both forces were famous for their expertise in refining pills. The Pill Cauldron Sect was able to cultivate three third-order spiritual veins in a short period of time, and the Secret Pill Zhang Clan had the same financial resources.

However, they did not have a Golden Core cultivator in charge, so like the Dan Ding Sect before them, they did not cultivate a third-order spiritual vein in their mountain gate.

"The Zhang family of Secret Pills previously urged the Zhao family of Tianhong and the Chen family of Qingling to attack our Lu family, but unfortunately they underestimated the strength of our Lu family and failed!"

When Lu Cheng'an brought up this matter, a chilling killing intent surged within him.

After his cultivation broke through to the Golden Core realm, he was busy dealing with various urgent matters, such as consolidating his cultivation, purchasing third-tier spirit arrays, and cultivating minor supernatural abilities. He completely forgot about Zhang Shi, the enemy of the Lu family.

Only after Shi Ningyu reminded him did he remember the existence of the Secret Pill Zhang family.

It just so happens that the Lu family is currently lacking spirit stones to cultivate third-order spiritual veins, and the wealth accumulated by the Zhang family of Secret Pills can just fill this gap.

Not to mention that the Zhang family of Secret Pills already had a grudge against the Lu family, even if there had been no grudge before, the Lu family could still have wiped out the Zhang family of Secret Pills.

The Secret Pill Zhang Clan is very different from Golden Core forces like the Heavenly Flame Sect. There are countless Foundation Establishment forces within the Desolate Ancient Sect's territory. Even if Lu Cheng'an wipes out several Foundation Establishment forces, let alone just the Secret Pill Zhang Clan, it wouldn't attract the attention of the Desolate Ancient Sect.

Of course, the forces of Golden Core cultivators cannot arbitrarily attack Foundation Establishment forces. If they successively destroy Foundation Establishment forces and plunder their wealth, then they are no different from evil demonic cultivators.

At that time, they will inevitably face the purge of powerful immortal cultivation forces such as the Ancient Desolate Sect.

The destruction of the Lu family by the Zhang family of Secret Pills was not a random act, but rather the Zhang family of Secret Pills had attacked the Lu family first.

"Thank you for reminding me, Fellow Daoist Shi. I know what to do now!" A faint smile appeared on Lu Cheng'an's face. He had already decided to take action against the Zhang family of the Secret Pill Sect.

"The Azure Flame Lion and other third-tier demonic beasts are about to enter the Burning Flame Mountain Range. I need to return to my sect to continue improving my strength, so I will part ways with Fellow Daoist Lu for now."

If Fellow Daoist Lu needs anything in the future, please send me a message immediately!

Shi Ningyu smiled slightly; she had no intention of interfering in the conflict between the Lu family and the Zhang family of Secret Pills.

With the Lu family's current strength, they wouldn't need Zhang's help to take down the Secret Pill Zhang family.

After announcing her departure, Shi Ningyu did not waste any more time. She rode a streak of light and quickly left the Burning Flame Mountain Range.

After Shi Ningyu left the Burning Flame Mountains, Lu Cheng'an also did not linger at the Five Spirits Lake.

He rushed from Five Spirits Lake to the Lava Lake where Lingxuan was in seclusion, and summoned her out of her third-tier spiritual vein.

He quickly told Lingxuan his plans, and then took Lingxuan away from the Burning Flame Mountain Range.

Lu Cheng'an rushed back to Chiyan Mountain, where the Lu family was located, with Lingxuan. Afterwards, he told Lu Wenxing and other Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Lu family, as well as Chiliu and other second-tier Spirit Clan cultivators, about his actions regarding the Secret Pill.

Lu Cheng'an did not take the Foundation Establishment cultivators and second-tier Spirit Clan cultivators from the Lu family to the Secret Pill Zhang Clan. He simply told them to prepare and wait for the arrival of the Secret Pill Zhang Clan cultivators.

Lu Cheng'an did not intend to exterminate the Zhang family of Secret Pills; his real purpose in taking action was to seize the wealth that the Zhang family had accumulated over the years.

The Zhang family of Secret Pills is not particularly weak either. They currently have a total of five cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage, among whom the patriarch Zhang Hongqiu's cultivation has reached the Perfect Foundation Establishment stage.

If the Azure Flame Lion and other third-tier demonic beasts lead the demonic beasts of the Burning Flame Mountain Range to attack their Lu family, the Secret Pill Zhang family will also be able to exert considerable power.

Rather than killing them now, it's better to let them die in the battle against the monsters.

The Zhang family of Secret Pills and the Lu family are thousands of miles apart, but this distance is nothing to a Golden Core cultivator like Lu Cheng'an; he can reach them in the blink of an eye.

After arriving at the Secret Pill Zhang Clan with Lingxuan, Lu Cheng'an didn't waste any words. He directly suppressed all the cultivators of the Secret Pill Zhang Clan with his great power, and then plundered all the wealth that the Secret Pill Zhang Clan had accumulated over the years.

The Zhang family of Secret Pills is a powerful Foundation Establishment force, just like the Pill Cauldron Sect, and they have accumulated extremely rich wealth.

In addition to a vast amount of spirit stones and numerous elixirs, magical artifacts, and other treasures, there was also a precious Foundation Establishment Pill and two Foundation Establishment spiritual items.

The Foundation Establishment Pill and those two Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects are the foundation of the Zhang Family's Secret Pill lineage, ensuring the continuity of the Zhang Family's lineage.

However, after Lu Cheng'an made his move against the Zhang family of the Secret Pills, all of these things fell into Lu Cheng'an's hands.

The disparity in strength between the Secret Pill Zhang family and Lu Cheng'an was too great. Faced with Lu Cheng'an's powerful attack, they had no ability to resist and were easily suppressed by him.

"Lingxuan, slowly escort these people from the Zhang family of Secret Pills to Chiyan Mountain, where our Lu family is located. I will return to the Lu family now. After you return, you don't need to enter the Burning Flame Mountain Range anymore; you can cultivate directly in Chiyan Mountain!"

Lu Cheng'an needed to continue cultivating the Guiyuan Fire Fiend Seal, a minor divine ability, and simply didn't have much time to waste on these trivial matters.

The Zhang family of Secret Pills has a large number of cultivators, whose cultivation levels vary, and it would not be possible to send them all to the Lu family in a short time.

That's why Lu Cheng'an entrusted this matter to Ling Xuan.

Although Lingxuan's strength was not particularly formidable, her cultivation had broken through to the third level, which was something that the cultivators of the Secret Pill Zhang Clan could not contend with.

After surviving the tribulation of transformation, Lingxuan was able to completely transform into human form.

Unless she is a Golden Core cultivator, or she deliberately reveals her background, the cultivators of the Secret Core Zhang Clan would not be able to tell that Lingxuan is a Spirit Clan cultivator.

After arranging for Lingxuan to escort the cultivators from the Secret Pill Zhang Clan, Lu Cheng'an looked at Bixi Mountain, where the Secret Pill Zhang Clan was located, and let out a helpless sigh.

Bixi Mountain is the location of the Zhang family's secret alchemy sect. In addition to Bixi Mountain, there are several other spiritual peaks containing second-order spiritual veins within the Zhang family's sect.

The environment here is even better than the Red Smoke Mountain of the Lu family!
"Once Jingkun's cultivation breaks through to the Golden Core realm, he can rely on the minor supernatural abilities and natal magic treasures attached to the Earthly Jade Book to drive all the spiritual peaks cultivated by the Secret Pill Zhang Clan to Crimson Smoke Mountain!"

Lu Cheng'an let out a helpless sigh. Both the Earthly Jade Book and the Earth Flame True Scripture he cultivated were fifth-order Nascent Soul cultivation techniques.

Cultivators who practice the Earth Flame True Scripture possess extremely powerful combat strength, while those who practice the Earth Jade Book possess a variety of very unique abilities.

(End of this chapter)