131: Chapter 131 The situation deteriorates, and the beginnings of chaos emerge!

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Zixiao Peak.

This second-rank top-tier spiritual peak, located in the northern core of the Yunjian Mountain Range, has now completely changed its appearance...

A massive Lightning-Struck Stone Forest was forcibly embedded into the ley lines.

Above the heavens, a thick layer of purple-gold thunderclouds shrouded the area year-round, and the violent thunder-attribute Spiritual Qi almost condensed into a physical form.

"Boom!"

A bolt of purple heavenly thunder as thick as a bucket struck down, hitting a stone pillar in the Stone Forest dead center.

The thunder light exploded, turning into countless even smaller electric arcs that spread along the ley line Formation and transformed into thunder spirit qi.

"Roar!"

Within the Stone Forest, dozens of massive thunder-attribute bear demons took the initiative to bathe in the thunder light, letting out deafening roars.

They did not dodge; instead, they moved toward the electric arcs.

The purple lightning struck their bodies, scorching their fur black and splitting their flesh open.

But under the operation of the Thunder Induction Art, these lightning forces quickly seeped into their marrow, tempering their muscles and bones.

The scorched old skin fell off, and new fur with a metallic luster grew in its place.

This was an extremely painful process that went deep into the marrow, but not a single bear demon flinched.

In the world of the Yao Race, strength is everything.

The Old Ancestor had given them a path to become stronger; even if this path was covered in thorns, they would step onto it without hesitation.

Shi Jian lay by the thunder pool, his massive body soaked in the pool water containing rich thunder liquid, silently comprehending the true nature of the Way of Thunder.

The foundation of the thunder pool was constantly strengthening.

That wisp of wood-attribute heaven and earth qi had completely integrated into the ley lines; water and wood generate thunder, making the thunder liquid in the pool not only violent but also imbued with a hint of endless vitality, cycling repeatedly...

As long as it wasn't destroyed by external forces, according to Zixiao's predictions, in another hundred or eighty years, this Zixiao Peak could truly transform into a Way of Thunder blessed land, thereby naturally giving birth to the heaven and earth qi mechanism!

"Old Ancestor."

Elder Rat emerged from some burrow, shook the dirt off his body, and lay respectfully below the stone platform.

"How is the situation at each peak?"

"Reporting to the Old Ancestor, everything is going smoothly and is full of vitality!"

Elder Rat grinned and said, "Over at Panshi Peak, Peak Master Shi Pan leads that group of earth-attribute bear cubs every day to sense the earth qi and gain insight into the truth of the ley lines."

"And Mingjin Peak?"

"Peak Master Shi Mo is even more ruthless." Elder Rat shrunk his neck. "Peak Master Shi Mo used a large amount of gold and copper to cast golden mountains and copper pillars..."

"He ordered the bear cubs to use no spells, only their claws and teeth to tear through the metal, to sense the true nature of the Way of Gold."

"He forces the bear cubs to swallow gold, copper, iron, and silver, using the qi of ten thousand metals to nourish their bodies and lives."

Hearing this, Shi Jian nodded slightly; only when each peak flourished in its own way would it be a prosperous era.

"How is the intelligence network of your Xuesha Peak coming along?"

"Hehe, rest assured, Old Ancestor."

Elder Rat rubbed his paws together. "I have sent out all the clever little rats in the clan; we have ears and eyes everywhere."

"Whether it's within White Cloud Temple, or the ten market towns, nine Foundation Establishment immortal clans, and over a hundred small Qi Refining clans under its jurisdiction, they are all under our clan's control."

"Even the territories of Qingzhou County and Fenghe County have our spies."

"If there's even the slightest movement, it can be reported back to Xuesha Peak immediately. There are hundreds or even thousands of rat demons in the clan, and the rat population exceeds a million."

"However..."

Elder Rat paused, his tone becoming somewhat grave as he said:

"Old Ancestor, big news has come from the North Sea."

"Speak."

"The latest Heavenly Secret Report from Baixiao Tower."

Elder Rat took out a Jade Slip and handed it over respectfully:

"Half a month ago, a world-shaking battle broke out outside Zhenhai Immortal City."

"The three Sects of Shangqing, Xuanqing, and Taiqing, with a total of seven Nascent Soul True Monarchs, joined forces to set an ambush in the Black Wind Abyss to surround and suppress that Level 9 Sea Ape Demon King."

Shi Jian became interested: "What was the result?"

"The battle was earth-shattering, causing seawater to pour back. Subsequently, four other Demon Kings arrived as reinforcements to fight the seven Nascent Soul True Monarchs together."

"In the end, a veteran Nascent Soul True Monarch from the Taiqing Sect actually fell, while the Shangqing and Xuanqing Sects each had two True Monarchs heavily injured and forced to retreat."

"And that Sea Ape Demon King?"

"He lost two arms, was blinded in one eye, and fled into the deep sea with heavy injuries."

"Later, the other four Transformed Demon Kings jointly triggered a tsunami. It's rumored that the giant waves reached the heavens, being several hundred feet high!"

"The entire outer defense line of Zhenhai Immortal City was completely destroyed, and tens of thousands of Cultivators ended up in the bellies of fish in a single day."

Hearing this, Shi Jian couldn't help but sigh.

Battles at the Nascent Soul level were indeed terrifying; changing the world was but a matter of a moment.

The death of a Nascent Soul True Monarch was a massive event. A few years ago, when a Nascent Soul ancestor from the Five Sects of Jin State passed away...

It was enough to trigger an internal purge, and the Blood Fiend Sect was destroyed because of it.

Passing away at least gives the Sect's successors time for a handover, but the Taiqing Sect has now directly lost a Nascent Soul in battle!

The impact of this will certainly ripple through the structure of the Xuanling Continent.

Moreover, the beast tide has still not receded. This great battle can probably only weaken its offensive; once the Sea Ape Demon King recovers and returns, another great war between humans and demons will likely continue!

The entire situation will tremble at that time!

"What about Daoist Yun Du?" Shi Jian asked.

"The Temple Master was fortunate. The White Cloud Temple team was assigned to the logistics array and did not face the Demon King directly, but that tsunami's impact was too wide, and Sun Yao and several other Foundation Establishment Elders mostly suffered minor injuries."

"But they also lost three inner Sect Elders, which is no small loss..."

"Send a message to Daoist Yun Du, tell him to be smart."

"This war probably won't end so easily. Tell them to avoid trouble as much as possible; if the front line completely collapses, they should retreat immediately."

"I understand."

After Elder Rat withdrew, Shi Jian slowly stood up.

His massive five-zhang-tall body stood on the mountain peak, overlooking the entire Yunjian Mountain Range.

Centered on Zixiao Peak, dark clouds gathered, and thunder light soared into the sky.

To the left, Panshi Peak was as heavy as an abyss.

To the right, Mingjin Peak was overflowing with Killing Intent.

To the back-left, Xuesha Peak was hidden and deep.

To the back-right, Kuangdou Peak was filled with incessant barking.

Looking further away, Sword Qi was faintly visible on Boan Peak; that was the Sun Clan lineage accumulating strength, paving the way for Sun Chengzhu.

As Shi Jian's gaze continued to look far to the south.

Hundreds of li away, the merger of the Dafeng Mountains and the Qingfeng Mountains was also in full swing. The Zhao Clan lineage was acting as a bridge within it, gathering massive amounts of resources into White Cloud Temple's hands.

Meanwhile, the Fenghe Sect was slowly rotting and withering away while its gates were sealed.

Everything was under control!

Throughout White Cloud Temple, there was peace and prosperity, and even Disciples were contracting Spirit Beasts, leading more Cultivators to accept the existence of Spirit Beasts.

"Nascent Soul..."

Shi Jian looked up at the rolling thunderclouds in the sky.

A Golden Core can only be considered a regional lord on this continent, barely able to protect themselves, or perhaps play with a side and control a chessboard.

Only by stepping into the Nascent Soul stage can one truly set foot at the peak of the Xuanling Continent, possessing the power to set rules and compete for dominance over the continent!

Next, he would use the favorable winds of these chaotic times to plunder more resources and deduce subsequent Cultivation Techniques...

"This world is about to fall into great chaos."

Shi Jian grinned, revealing sharp fangs, and his laughter echoed amidst the thunder.

"A little chaos is good."

"If it's not chaotic, how can I devour people?"

"If it's not chaotic, how can my Yao Race seize back power from the Human Race!"

The storm is coming, and he will be the most terrifying beast within that storm.

Storms gather to carry me to the clouds!

Wild thunder illuminates the world, its majesty shaking the heavens!

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