novelapdf Chapter 442 Beast Tide
Chapter 442 Beast Tide
Chapter 443 Beast Tide
Time flies like water.
Qi Refining Channel.
On a spiritual island, one can vaguely see the broken walls and ruins left behind by the original cultivators.
Monsters mingled among them, running and playing, and multiplying.
On the mottled city walls, remnants of spiritual runes still stubbornly shimmer, and vines climb through the cracks.
Since the outbreak of the beast tide, the original area of the cultivation world in the East Sea has shrunk by more than half.
Meanwhile, in these surrounding occupied areas, all the spirit islands naturally became a paradise for the breeding of monsters.
The few remaining cultivators had no choice but to hide deep within, leaving the demonic beasts to ravage the original cultivators' domain.
Simply put, the relationship between cultivators and demonic beasts is completely reversed.
Originally, it was cultivators hunting demonic beasts; now it has become demonic beasts hunting cultivators.
On the sea.
The icy light flashed, and as the white light scattered, the surrounding temperature plummeted!
Zhong Lingxiu had the Ice Soul Pearl on her head and her hands forming a hand seal.
An ice spike, radiating white chill and containing countless solidified runes, pierced through the defenses of a third-tier demon beast and plunged straight into its body.
In an instant, it seemed as if the demon core and the opponent's demon soul were frozen together—
Splash!
The frozen corpse of the demon beast fell into the sea, but Zhong Lingxiu dared not linger. She simply took the demon core and then transformed into a faint ray of light, quickly leaving the scene.
Before long, the figures of several top-tier third-order demonic beasts appeared. Among them, a canine demonic beast rode the black wind, its nose twitching, and then it chased after them in one direction—
Zhong Lingxiu flew into a seemingly deserted island devoid of any spiritual energy. After entering a chaotic array of rocks, she found herself holding a talisman.
With a wave of his hand, he unleashed his magic, and the chaotic rock formation instantly broke open, revealing a passage.
Zhong Lingxiu strode in, whereupon a Foundation Establishment cultivator greeted her: "Welcome, Senior! In the Frost Sea Domain today, only a high-level cultivator like you dares to venture out!"
"Enough with the nonsense."
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Wearing an ice mask, Zhong Lingxiu stepped out of the passage and saw a huge underground cavern. It was protected by arrays on all sides, which suppressed spiritual energy. There were various stalls on the ground, and not far away there was a shack-like cave dwelling.
This was clearly a market town in the cultivation world, only it was built in the shadows.
Furthermore, cultivators generally possess extremely high cultivation levels, and it is rare to see many Qi Refining cultivators.
He knew the place well and went into several shops, using the demon cores and other demon beast materials he had to exchange for some pills and special materials.
Finally, I entered a teahouse.
"So it's Fellow Daoist Ice Soul—"
Inside the Qingdan Workshop, a black-robed alchemist came out to greet them. He had a goatee, half-black and half-white hair, and wore an ebony hairpin. His cultivation level had reached the mid-stage of Core Formation.
Upon seeing Zhong Lingxiu arrive, they hurriedly went to greet her.
"The pills I inquired about last time, can your shop supply some from your inventory? The price is negotiable—"
Zhong Lingxiu drank the spiritual tea and then spoke.
"That Three-Flower Pure Spirit Pill is a near-fourth-grade pill—as you know, most of the cultivation world in the East Sea has fallen, and the supply of spiritual herbs is extremely difficult. Even high-level alchemists are struggling to make ends meet without ingredients."
The black-robed alchemist looked troubled: "But the materials you promised to trade are all from demonic beasts, which are now not only eye-catching, but their prices have also plummeted—"
Zhong Lingxiu remained silent for a moment, then tossed out a storage bag.
The black-robed alchemist swept his divine sense over the area and immediately revealed a hint of surprise: "Haha—I didn't expect you to be so wealthy, fellow Daoist. My apologies for not being more discerning—please wait a moment."
He walked to the back hall, and his aura vanished instantly, clearly indicating that he had entered some kind of formation.
When he reappeared, he was holding a jade bottle: "Fellow Daoist, please take a look—"
A glint of light flashed in Zhong Lingxiu's eyes, and she saw a three-colored pill inside the jade bottle, from which white mist rose and transformed into the shape of three flowers, which was very mysterious.
"The Three-Flower Cleansing Elixir—greatly replenishes essence, energy, and spirit; it is an unparalleled holy medicine for healing injuries and restoring vitality, and it is quite effective even for Nascent Soul cultivators."
A glint flashed in the black-robed alchemist's eyes: "To be honest—our alchemy pavilion comes from the Myriad Star Alliance. The world is in chaos now, and it is truly dangerous for you to travel alone. Would you be interested in joining us?"
Zhong Lingxiu remained silent for a moment: "I've also heard of the Myriad Star Alliance. Rumor has it that its leader is a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. Is that true or not?"
"Hehe—Our alliance leader did participate in the attack on Shangjia Island by two high-grade fourth-tier demonic beasts back then, and his strength is undoubtedly that of a great cultivator—"
The black-robed alchemist only said this: "Furthermore, many Nascent Soul cultivators among the rogue cultivators have joined our alliance as elders, such as 'Lame Immortal,' 'Venerable Cloud Heaven,' and 'Xiaoyaozi,' etc. — these are all mid-Nascent Soul cultivators, what else do you have to worry about, fellow Daoist?"
"I'll think about it some more—"
Zhong Lingxiu accepted the pills, exchanged a few polite words, and then left the market, transforming into a streak of light and flying away once more.
Inside the Danfang.
"Master Wu—how is he?"
A smiling young girl, holding a cup of tea, sat directly on Wu Danshi's lap.
"Hehe—most likely remnants of the Heavenly Frost Sect."
A strange light flashed in Wu Danshi's eyes, and he then began to grope the woman's delicate body without any restraint: "I heard that a few months ago, the Heavenly Frost Sect's mountain gate was breached by several mid-grade fourth-tier demonic beasts—Although Old Monster Heavenly Frost was also a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, he fought against several mid-grade fourth-tier demonic beasts to cover his disciples' retreat, and his physical body was destroyed, leaving only his Nascent Soul to escape into the void—"
"The Three-Flower Cleansing Pill not only greatly replenishes vital energy, but also helps the Nascent Soul adapt to the body it has possessed—who do you think this person bought it for?"
"So the infamous Frost Demon was hiding nearby?" The girl exclaimed in surprise. "Reporting his information to the alliance would be a great achievement!"
"Indeed, perhaps the key to my Nascent Soul cultivation lies in this."
Master Wudan laughed heartily.
The arrival of a once-in-a-millennium beast tide brings not only risks but also opportunities!
Countless previously unknown rogue cultivators have soared to great heights in battles against demonic beasts, some even condensing their Nascent Souls!
"Any new orders from the alliance?"
Mentioning this, a pink glint flashed in the girl's eyes; she was also a Core Formation female cultivator.
"No—Now that the Divine Ray Palace is pressing us harder, and the main force of the alliance is all on the front lines—if the Seven Islands of Heavenly Stars" fails again, I'm afraid there will be no peaceful place for human cultivators to cultivate in the East Sea cultivation world—"
Master Wu Dan sighed.
Those cultivators in the occupied territories lived in constant fear, but the cultivators on the "Seven Islands of Heavenly Stars" were as if they were in a grinding mill of flesh and blood!
The Seven Islands of Heavenly Stars were seven high-level spiritual islands that were relocated and forged by powerful cultivators in the cultivation world. They were located at the forefront of resisting the beast tide and were also equipped with the "Big Dipper Killing Array", a secret technique passed down from the ancient Zhou Tian Star Palace. Their power was extraordinary.
Furthermore, major powers such as Leiyin Temple, Shuiyue Palace, Shangjia Island, Wanxing Alliance, and Yunzhou Chamber of Commerce have all stationed themselves with Grand Master-level combatants. They are also offering Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivation items as rewards for their achievements, attracting a large number of independent cultivators and even reclusive cultivators who have stood up for the greater good of humanity. They have already fought several battles with the four Divine Generals of the Divine Palace, leaving behind a scene of carnage and bloodshed.
It can be said that that was the last line of defense for the human race in the cultivation world of the East Sea.
Just as the two high-level cultivators were worrying, suddenly, a piercing alarm sounded!
"Oh no, are monsters attacking the island?"
The girl leaped into the air, and thousands of flower petals flew out from her body, transforming into a magical artifact shaped like a flower basket to protect her.
"This island has always been secretive; it seems that nearby traders have given themselves away—prepare to break out."
The alchemist was equally well-trained, collecting all the valuables in the alchemy workshop into his storage bag with practiced ease.
As high-level cultivators in the occupied territories behind enemy lines, they were already experienced in dealing with this kind of situation.
The market cannot be moved. Once discovered by the demon race, it will be besieged by endless waves of beasts, and even Nascent Soul stage monsters have no way to deal with it.
The only way out is to break through in small groups from the very beginning, and then let fate decide whether to live or die.
Master Wu Dan rode his own black alchemy furnace magic weapon to the sky above the island, where he saw several clusters of demonic clouds, including a large demon resembling a black dog. A chill ran through him: "Such a demon race skilled in tracking is rarely seen in the sea—today I am truly unlucky—"
Not long after, a battle between Core Formation level cultivators suddenly broke out.
Zhong Lingxiu paid no attention to what was behind her, flying and stopping intermittently until she arrived at a reef.
Walking down the rocks, you'll see a passage leading to a layer of azure light.
As he approached, the azure light vanished instantly, revealing a Frost Sect disciple holding an array flag behind him: "Greetings, Elder—"
"Um."
Zhong Lingxiu remained expressionless as she entered the formation and arrived at the deepest part of the cave. She knelt before a stone chamber and said, "Greetings, Master. This disciple has acquired a Three-Flower Pure Spirit Pill. Please, Master, take it—"
The stone chamber door opened, revealing a handsome young man sitting cross-legged on a jade-white futon. He exuded a chill, but his magical power fluctuated between the Core Formation and Nascent Soul stages, indicating that he was injured.
Zhong Lingxiu looked at that familiar face, then quickly lowered her head, not daring to look any longer.
This junior brother of his had a spiritual root aptitude far surpassing his own. After joining the sect, his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, and he was originally intended to be cultivated as the next generation's Nascent Soul seed.
Unfortunately, Master's divine body was destroyed.
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The situation was urgent, and it was difficult to find other suitable furnaces.
The reason I wasn't chosen is twofold: first, my aptitude isn't high enough; second, I'm only a late-stage Core Formation cultivator, somewhat useful for errands—the senior brothers stronger than me have either gotten separated or perished, leaving only me.
Furthermore, regarding the possession of a Nascent Soul, there is no difference between the early and late stages of Core Formation; in fact, the latter may exhibit stronger resistance.
Zhong Lingxiu felt a chill in her heart, but she could only respectfully present the pills.
"The Three-Flower Cleansing Pill is not bad—"
With a wave of his hand, the old monster Tian Shuang released the jade bottle into his hand. He uncorked the bottle, sniffed it, and did not swallow it directly. Instead, he looked at Zhong Lingxiu and said, "Several Nascent Soul sects in the vicinity have also been destroyed. Based on what you have seen, where should my Tian Shuang sect go next?"
Tianxing Seven Islands? Or the Myriad Star Alliance? Or perhaps aligning with merchants or the Yunzhou Chamber of Commerce?
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