Chapter 2082: Unknown Space, Golden Horn Thunder Qilin Beast

Spring gave way to autumn, and a year passed by quickly.

On a remote, desolate island, lay a hidden cave.

The uneven stone walls were covered with flickering runes, emitting powerful restrictive energy.

Liu Wuya stood in a corner, gazing at a blood-red pavilion over ten zhang tall nearby. His eyes were filled with apprehension.

On the pavilion's plaque, the three golden characters "Blood Saber Pavilion" shimmered with spiritual light, clearly indicating it was a magic treasure.

Liu Wuya had led the Blood Fiend Twin Saints to the Divine Weapon Palace. The Twin Saints effortlessly eliminated Lu Dao, the Grand Elder of the Divine Weapon Palace, and then used the Blood Soul Cauldron, a Sky-piercing Spirit Treasure, to capture the high-level cultivators of the Divine Weapon Palace.

Even now, Liu Wuya felt as though he was dreaming. Had the Divine Weapon Palace, which had intimidated the South Sea for tens of thousands of years, truly been annihilated just like that?

After a while, Chen Tiandao's voice came from inside the pavilion: "Little friend Liu, come in!"

Liu Wuya responded and strode towards the Blood Saber Pavilion.

Upon entering the Blood Saber Pavilion, Liu Wuya saw Chen Tiandao and Yang Yaoyao seated on jade chairs. Both exuded auras significantly more powerful than before.

"Junior Liu Wuya greets Senior Chen and Senior Yang."

Liu Wuya bowed respectfully.

Chen Tiandao flicked his wrist, and an exquisite red jade box flew out, landing in front of Liu Wuya.

"This contains two spiritual items to aid in soul transformation; they should be enough for you to attempt the Soul Transformation stage. Serve us well, and we will not treat you unfairly," Chen Tiandao said generously, a smile on his face.

Having cultivated using the blood sacrifice methods of the Blood Saber True Monarch, Chen Tiandao and Yang Yaoyao had almost wiped out the Soul Transformation cultivators and hundreds of Nascent Soul cultivators in the Ice Sea Realm to reach the Soul Transformation stage. After their ascendance, few masters remained in the Ice Sea Realm. Upon entering the Soul Transformation stage, they only needed to locate two Soul Transformation cultivators. They then utilized powerful divine abilities to blood sacrifice these two cultivators, significantly enhancing their cultivation. To reach the late Soul Transformation stage, they would need to kill multiple Soul Transformation cultivators.

"Thank you for the seniors' generous gift. The Wang family also has many masters; this junior is willing to lead the way for both seniors," Liu Wuya said respectfully.

"No need," Chen Tiandao instructed. "The Wang family has risen too recently and doesn't possess many cultivation resources. Let's first deal with other forces that have Soul Transformation cultivators. Once we reach the mid Soul Transformation stage, we will then seek trouble with the Wang family and the Taiyi Immortal Sect."

Chen Tiandao gave his orders, wary of the Azure Lotus Immortals. He wondered if the Azure Lotus Immortals were still in the East Reeds Realm. A moment's impatience can ruin a great plan. Besides, they had already blamed the Sky-Luo Sect. Even if the Soul Transformation cultivators of the East Reeds Realm knew it was done by Soul Transformation cultivators from other realms, what could they do? Unless multiple Soul Transformation cultivators set up formations to deal with them, they had nothing to fear.

Liu Wuya was somewhat disappointed, but he repeatedly affirmed and agreed.

A short while later, the three exited the cave and transformed into three streaks of light, soaring into the sky.

***

Sky-Luo Realm, Sky-Cloud Island.

Sky-Cloud Island was abundant with Snowcloud Wood. From a distance, the entire island resembled a floating white cloud in the sky, hence its name.

Above Sky-Cloud Island, a dark void over a hundred zhang wide appeared in the high sky, intermittently emitting deafening roars.

Hundreds of Sky-Luo Sect disciples performed their duties, some setting up formations, others patrolling.

A stunning young woman in a golden dress gazed at the void in the sky, her expression solemn.

This spatial node led to an unknown space, containing numerous natural treasures. Long Xin and others had led a group of disciples in to search for treasures, and Wang Qingshan had also entered with them.

***

In an unknown space, within a vast, dense green forest stretching for millions of li, a colossal golden thundercloud hung high above. Lightning flashed and thunder roared, and thick golden bolts occasionally struck the towering trees, engulfing them in thunderous flames as the fire rapidly spread.

Many towering trees were broken in half, and hundreds of massive pits dotted the ground, from which black smoke billowed.

Wang Qingshan stood suspended in the air, his expression indifferent, his face slightly pale.

Nine Azure Glazed Swords surrounded a colossal golden beast, as large as a small mountain. Its body was covered in golden scales, and it resembled a Qilin with a two-chi-long golden horn on its head and a pair of golden feathered wings, over ten zhang wide, on its back. It was covered in blood, with many scales detached and its flesh mangled.

This was a fifth-tier demonic beast, a Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast, adept at thunder-attribute Dao techniques.

Wang Qingshan had helped Long Xin break open a spatial node, leading to the discovery of an unknown space rich in natural treasures. Long Xin invited Wang Qingshan to join them in searching for treasures, and Wang Qingshan encountered a fifth-tier demonic beast.

Wang Qingshan performed a hand seal, and the nine Azure Glazed Swords hummed with a piercing sound, their blades gently swaying. Countless azure sword threads shot out, rapidly weaving into a massive azure net that enveloped the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast.

The Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast let out a mournful roar, as countless golden electric arcs surged from its body, striking the azure net. However, it was futile; the azure net ensnared the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast.

The Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast let out an enraged roar, its body surging with thunderous light, and it abruptly vanished from its spot.

Wang Qingshan snorted coldly, and with a flick of his right hand, the Azure Lotus Sword shot out, circling him erratically. Simultaneously, a dazzling azure light flared beneath his feet, and an azure lotus, over a hundred zhang wide, suddenly appeared, lifting him high into the sky.

The lotus leaves of the azure lotus were crystal clear, and its stem was covered with arcane patterns.

A blinding golden thunder light suddenly flared, and the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast abruptly reappeared before Wang Qingshan. Countless golden electric arcs instantly surged from its body, striking towards Wang Qingshan.

Wang Qingshan remained calm, opening his mouth to spew out Azure Lotus Karma Fire, which landed on the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast. The beast let out a series of mournful screams.

Changing his sword incantation, the Azure Lotus Sword's light intensified, transforming into a long azure rainbow that slashed onto the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast, producing a muffled thud.

The azure lotus beneath Wang Qingshan rotated rapidly, sending out countless azure sword qi that shredded the incoming golden electric arcs.

The Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast let out cries of agony, its body once again erupting with thunderous light, and it vanished from its spot.

Not long after, the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast reappeared more than ten li away, its entire body enveloped in Azure Lotus Karma Fire, emitting a scorched odor.

The Azure Lotus Karma Fire could incinerate all things in the world; it was simply beyond its ability to extinguish.

The Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast flew back, its massive body collapsing to the ground, lowering its head, and emitting low roars, signifying its submission.

"You wouldn't have suffered if you had done this sooner," Wang Qingshan snorted lightly. He then opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of vital blood, which transformed into a blood-red lotus and disappeared into the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast's body.

If it had been an ordinary fifth-tier demonic beast, he naturally would not have considered subjugating it. However, since the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast was a thunder-attribute demonic beast with considerable divine abilities, he decided to tame it.

He quickly placed over ten restrictions on it, withdrew the Azure Lotus Karma Fire, and then recalled the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast into his spirit beast bracelet.

Several streaks of light flew from a distance and, not long after, landed in front of Wang Qingshan. It was Long Xin and a few others.

"Fellow Daoist Long, did you obtain the items?" Wang Qingshan asked casually. This Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast guarded a Golden Ginseng Fruit tree. The Golden Ginseng Fruit tree bloomed every three thousand years, bore fruit every three thousand years, and its fruits matured after another three thousand years.

Several Sky-Luo Sect disciples had been killed by the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast. Wang Qingshan collaborated with Long Xin and others to deal with it. However, according to their agreement, Wang Qingshan would hold the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast at bay while Long Xin and the others harvested the Golden Ginseng Fruits, to prevent the aftermath of their fight from destroying the Golden Ginseng Fruit tree.

"Yes, we got them, Fellow Daoist Wang. What about the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast?" Long Xin asked curiously. He had originally planned to harvest the Golden Ginseng Fruits before joining Wang Qingshan to eliminate the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast.

"It has been subdued by me and is now my spirit beast," Wang Qingshan stated gravely. With a fifth-tier spirit beast, his confidence was significantly boosted.

A flicker of surprise passed through Long Xin's eyes. He had witnessed the Golden Horned Thunder-Qilin Beast's power, and Wang Qingshan actually subjugating it meant another significant asset.

He took out a golden jade box, tossed it to Wang Qingshan, and said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, this is your share."

Wang Qingshan scanned it with his divine sense, and after confirming there were no issues, he caught the jade box. Opening it, he saw two golden fruits inside, resembling ginseng.