Chapter 138 Calculating

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After Li Zhirui finished counting the spiritual objects, he set off from Green Wood Market. However, he didn't immediately return to Da Rong Island, but instead, prepared to check out that first-order Spirit Vein discovered by the Xingshi Golden Core. If the Spirit Vein was unclaimed, he would conveniently take it into his space. If it had already been discovered by someone else, then Li Zhirui could continue flying northeast, enter the Wood Spirit Market, and sell the spiritual objects that he had no use for. The Foundation Establishment cultivators who died in the cave dwelling were frequently active in Green Wood Market. If he sold them here, it was highly likely they would be recognized, so for safety's sake, it was more prudent to switch locations. "Too late," said Li Zhirui, who was piloting the Spirit Boat, looking down at the Spirit Vein below guarded by cultivators with a hint of regret. He had already acquired a Spirit Source Spring, so he no longer placed as much importance on this first-order Spirit Vein. With just a sigh, he continued on the Spirit Boat towards the Wood Spirit Market. While Li Zhirui was setting up his stall in the marketplace, selling various spiritual objects, In a border city of Myriad Thunder State, nearly a hundred Golden Core cultivators had gathered, including Li Shiqing! He had previously returned to Da Rong Island to share all the information he knew with Li Zhizhun and a few Foundation Establishment elders, and instructed them to abandon their base and relocate at once should the situation turn dire. If Li Zhirui had not returned to the clan before their departure, they were to leave behind the direction of the family's relocation in his courtyard. As for whether they would encounter each other again in the future, they could only leave it up to fate. The goal of gathering so many Golden Core cultivators here was singular: as soon as Tong Yang reneged on his promise or failed to thwart the Demon Cultivator from breaking through to Nascent Soul, they would have to step in and fight their way out of Wind Corruption Prefecture! "Board the Spirit Boat!" the Sect Leader of Shen Leishan said in a deep voice. The distance to the center of Wind Corruption Prefecture was too great from here. Even with Magical Treasures like the Thousand Mile Mirror, they could not see the specific situation of the old demon's breakthrough. Therefore, they had to use the Spirit Boat to ascend, which would not only avoid the eyes of the Demon Cultivators but also give them a clear view of the situation. The Spirit Boat remained hidden deep within the clouds, eventually stopping four hundred miles east of the spot Tong Yang had mentioned for Tribulation Transcendence. "Prepare yourselves, tomorrow is the day that the old demon sacrifices his Golden Core and breaks through to Nascent Soul," the Sect Leader's somber voice echoed in everyone's ears. Li Shiqing looked down at the indistinct ground below, uncertain if Tong Yang's words were true or false, hoping only for a smooth process without any accidents. As the sun rose and set again, a day passed in the blink of an eye. "Buzz!" The Thousand Mile Mirror, which had been continuously monitoring the Tribulation site without any change, suddenly displayed a series of complex and malefic array patterns. On each array foundation, a cultivator in a trance was seen sitting, their bodies also marked with strange patterns. A Golden Core cultivator, upon seeing that terrifying scene, couldn't help but gasp sharply. Suppressing the trembling in his heart, Li Shiqing quickly searched for Tong Yang's whereabouts, finding him outside the formation, looking as though he was seriously injured! "It's time to leave! That elder demon is as good as dead!" "But that peculiar small bowl..." an Elder hesitated. It was clear that the elder demon's breakthrough was closely connected to the small bowl with a gap. If they left the small bowl in the hands of the demon cultivators, such sacrifice rituals would surely occur again in the future. "This is the heartland of the Wind Corruption Prefecture," the Sect Leader said helplessly. How could he fail to see the threat of the small bowl? But the timing and the location were all wrong. If they were to act, it was unknown how many would die here! Moreover, it was uncertain how many Golden Core Cultivators wished to disengage and leave immediately; they had no desire or intention to act. The Sect Leader shook his head and said no more, immediately steering the Spirit Boat towards Myriad Thunder State. Before leaving, Li Shiqing glanced at Tong Yang on a whim and noticed his entire being exuded a sense of excitement and impatience. This puzzled Li Shiqing; he couldn't understand why Tong Yang would react this way. Shouldn't he feel relieved and relaxed after settling a grudge or eliminating a future threat? But he didn't give it much thought, for the moods of demon cultivators are the most difficult to comprehend! As they departed, the originally pitch-black clouds of Tribulation already showed signs of crimson. Thunder roiled and surged, brewing an even more terrifying bolt of Tribulation Thunder. "Who! Who interfered!" The elder erupted in fury, his terrifying aura shooting skyward. But he was only imposing for a moment, for soon a terrifying bolt of crimson Tribulation Thunder came crashing down, slicing the grey banner into pieces. "Pfft!" His Life-bound Magic Treasure severely damaged, the elder's aura plummeted; however, he barely managed to withstand the third bolt of Tribulation Thunder. But that was as far as he could go. When the fourth bolt of Tribulation Thunder fell, he immediately turned into a charred corpse! "This treasure is mine now!" Tong Yang transformed into a fleeting shadow, and before anyone could react, he dashed into the center of the Formation and grabbed the small bowl with a gap. "How dare you!" "Put that down!" Shouts of rage followed, and immediately after, numerous terrifying spells and Spirit Light flew towards him. "Farewell, everyone, I hope you're still alive when I return!" The Escape Talisman, which had been ready for use, was activated instantly. Tong Yang left with ease before everyone's eyes, with only his voice still echoing between heaven and earth.

Chapter 138 Calculating

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