A life of leisure is worse than a life of flowers and splendour

Boom, the sky seemed to be angered this time, and it became dark in an instant. This is a fatal rhythm!

The little fox screamed like a groundhog, "Help, Master! Heaven is going to silence me!"

You're calling God a thief, so who else can he kill if not you? You know he'll really kill you, so why are you still being so mean? Is your new spirit beast just not smart enough? Can you still keep it?

Wushuang was too exhausted to complain, his brain was about to explode with sparks! Wasn't the way of heaven here a bit too cruel? I've never heard that cursing the heavens would result in being struck by lightning!

Wushuang took out the Thunder Crystal Stone Marrow he'd bought from Wanfeng Building on the black market and tried to smelt it with his spiritual fire, hoping to extract the Thunder Crystal Stone Marrow inside, but nothing happened. It seemed like a long time, but in reality, it only took a few breaths. Seeing the lightning about to strike, Wushuang could only use his spiritual power to lift the black stone and place it on Xiaoli's head to help block it.

There is no other way, I can only try my best. There is nothing I can do about the shell that even the gods cannot break. It depends on my fate whether it works or not. I can only hope that it will work. A lightning bolt as thick as an arm struck down and went straight to the shivering little raccoon. Wushuang hid far away, because he didn’t want to be struck by it! I can’t blame myself for being disloyal. My life is my own. Even if my grandfather was here, I would not make a meaningless sacrifice! Even if I could die for the other person, I would definitely choose to live myself. No one’s life is as precious as my own! Please leave the fearlessness and selflessness to the White Lotus of the Golden Age and the Virgin Mary.

Dark clouds rolled in the sky, and thunder rumbled as if doomsday were approaching. A thick, dazzling bolt of lightning roared down like a silver dragon, striking directly at its target below. The thunder carried a terrifying power that could annihilate heaven and earth, leaving even the slightest trace of it intimidating.

Just as the lightning was about to strike the little fox, it was completely absorbed by the black stone above its head. Before it could even smile, a second bolt struck, also completely absorbed by the black stone. Little fox didn't even feel the current, let alone the strike. The black stone hadn't undergone any visible changes after the first bolt, but after absorbing the second, cracks appeared on its surface, which disappeared as the lightning was completely absorbed, as if it had just been dazzled.

Soon after, the third lightning bolt struck down. After discovering that the black stone had blocked the deadly lightning, the little fox came back to life instantly without any injury.

"You thief, you're a cuckoo that's usurping the magpie's nest. This was once the Tianyuan Continent. You shameless person, I'll kick you out sooner or later!"

What? This used to be the Tianyuan Continent?

"Yes, Master, there are some things you cannot know yet, and I cannot tell you either. I have a feeling that if I tell you, I will definitely be utterly annihilated!"

Is it that serious? If so, then forget it. Just know that this was once the Tianyuan Continent!

Since this is the Tianyuan Continent, all the treasures here belong to us Tianyuan. How can we let outsiders get them?

Thunderbolts struck down one after another, continuously, and it took more than nine strikes before they finally stopped. The scene was truly terrifying. Without powerful protection, any living being would have difficulty surviving the might of thunder. This was the power of thunder punishment! It vowed to destroy any creature that challenged it.

Fortunately, the unparalleled Thunder Crystal Stone Marrow came in handy at the critical moment. Otherwise, with its current strength, facing such a violent thunder attack, it would have been instantly shattered into a pile of debris, with not even a shred of hope for survival. You have to remember that even a Nascent Soul Stage expert only experiences three lightning tribulations, and those lightning bolts are only slightly thicker than a finger. In comparison, the lightning bolt Xiao Li just endured was much thicker.

At this point, the little fox was already a third-rank spirit beast. Its physical strength and spiritual energy reserves were comparable to those of a human Jindan cultivator. Furthermore, the demon beast's inherent defenses were stronger, and its ability to withstand lightning strikes was likely even better. Under normal circumstances, enduring one or two ordinary-sized lightning bolts might not be fatal to it, but a lightning bolt as thick as an arm, like the one just now, was far beyond its endurance limit.

After this intense baptism of lightning, the hard outer shell encasing the Thunder Crystal Marrow was completely shattered, revealing the crystal-clear, shimmering Thunder Crystal Marrow itself. Absorbing the vast amounts of lightning power falling from the sky, the Thunder Crystal Marrow grew increasingly bright and dazzling, like the brightest stars in the night sky, emitting a heart-pounding energy fluctuation.

Wushuang tried to smelt the Thunder Crystal Marrow again, and this time it was incredibly easy. Without further processing, Wushuang condensed it directly into small, hollow Thunder Crystal Marrow beads. He strung them together using a thin rope of silkworm silk, strung one around the little fox's neck, and attached a storage ring to it, filling it with pine spirit dew and extremely fresh golden mushrooms. He taught it how to use the storage ring, and in the future, whenever it came across something valuable, it could bring it back with it.

After learning about the magic of the storage ring, the little fox was overjoyed. He had previously collected those things simply because he thought they were pretty. Now that he thought about it, he seemed to have thrown some away because they were not pretty. Where did he throw them? Thinking about it, he suddenly ran to the bay at the foot of the mountain, doggy-paddled, and then dived in and disappeared. When he emerged, he was holding four or five rings in his little paws. Wushuang took a closer look and tried them all. Hey, they were all storage rings, with quite a few things inside. Hey, he'd made a fortune again!

At this moment, Wushuang, who was already there, seized the moment and hurriedly sent an urgent message to his distant master. The message detailed the current situation, its words revealing anxiety and urgency: "Master, please come quickly! Bring more people! This is a new secret realm, originally belonging to our Tianyuan Continent. Now, many people from other continents are treasure hunting here. The situation is critical! Those people from other continents are eyeing it covetously, trying to take away the treasure that should belong to our Tianyuan Continent!"

Elsewhere, upon receiving the news from his beloved disciple, Master Xuancheng, who was hurriedly on his way, felt a pang of anxiety. Knowing the gravity of this matter, he immediately turned around and contacted the sect leader, briefly and concisely reporting the current situation. After careful consideration, Master Xuancheng felt that the sect leader's recent actions hadn't satisfied him and that he needed to personally oversee the situation. Thus, he decided to return to the sect in person, hoping to invite the sect's powerful and unfathomable backer to accompany him. After all, there was no guarantee that the other party would also send high-level cultivators to participate in the fierce battle for the treasure.

Within the secret realm, Wushuang cautiously journeyed through it, searching for treasure. From what she could tell, it was divided into numerous independent yet interconnected small spaces. However, she felt somewhat relieved that, despite having detected numerous outsiders, she had only encountered a few dozen. This proved to be far more vast and complex than she had imagined.

Thinking of this, Wushuang couldn't help but ponder: With his current cultivation and abilities, it's clearly beyond his ability to protect these precious treasures alone. Fortunately, at this critical moment, he still remembered to inform his master in time. He hoped that his master would bring people to the scene as soon as possible and properly handle the crisis.

After returning to Dao Sect, True Lord Xuancheng inquired about the preparations of the sect leader, True Lord Moyu. "Have all the brothers and sisters been gathered? Has the message I gave you been passed on to other sects? This concerns everyone on Tianyuan Continent!"

"After all, this is a secret realm discovered within our sect's territory. Other sects should let our disciples have the first crack at it!"

"Brother, you also know that in our territory, our disciples will definitely arrive first, but have you ever thought about who they will face? Do you want our disciples to rush forward to explore the way for others and serve as cannon fodder?" We already have the advantage. If there is any benefit, we can get it first. If there is danger, our teammates will be able to rush over quickly. Why do we have to eat alone? He was a little confused about his brother. Obviously, his senior brother used to be a very smart person. Why is he like this now... Master Xuancheng shook his head and sighed! Fortunately, he had already sent messages to his old friends who had a good relationship with him. As for the others, he couldn't care less.

"Well, fine, I'll notify them immediately!"

"Have you informed the Grand Elders about this?"

"Two of the four Grand Elders are in seclusion and haven't come out yet. Grand Elder Taiqing's life span is short, so we shouldn't disturb him too much. Elder Yunyao was injured and hasn't recovered yet. If anything happens, we can't afford to lose any of them!"

"You, if they are all going to be killed, have you ever thought about the disciples you sent out? They are our future!" Xuan Cheng Zhenjun was so angry that he could hardly speak. This senior brother was getting more and more confused!

There is no way around the one in seclusion, the other two must be called up. Since there is an opportunity, maybe it will be for them too?

True Lord Xuancheng slowly set foot on the path leading to the sect's back mountain, where the Grand Elders lived in seclusion. Although this place wasn't the most spiritually rich within the sect, it possessed a uniquely tranquil atmosphere, as peaceful and tranquil as a paradise.

On weekdays, this area was unusually quiet. It was a forbidden area for the sect, and disciples were not allowed to enter without permission. This was even more so for the peak masters, elders, and sect leaders. Unless they had important matters to discuss, they would never disturb the Grand Elders' quiet cultivation.

At this moment, True Lord Xuancheng walked forward with awe. Surrounding him were lush green trees, a gentle breeze rustling the leaves, as if nature were playing a gentle melody. The air was filled with the faint fragrance of plants, bringing a sense of relaxation and joy. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows and adding a touch of mystery to the entire mountain behind.