Chapter 175
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Chapter 175: Returning Home
Wang Chen let out a long sigh and silently adjusted the chaotic magical power and Qi and blood within his body.
The Blood God Child was undoubtedly the strongest enemy he had ever faced.
Although the battle erupted suddenly and ended quickly, it was exceptionally breathtaking.
Wang Chen had fought with all his might to claim victory.
Now, looking back, he still felt a lingering fear!
It was important to remember that the Blood God Child was a Grudge level Evil Spirit, equivalent to the Purple Palace level.
Even the weakest gray grudge surpassed his cultivation level by a significant margin.
If he hadn’t had the Exorcising Net to restrain the evil spirits, Wang Chen might have met his end today!
But he had won.
Moreover, he had gained over 1000 Virtue points.
Now, he could fully master skills such as the Spirit Light Shield, Shadowless Divine Movement, Vajra Fist, Great Strength Technique, and more!
The Sword Control technique he had diligently practiced all along was also ready for promotion to the highest level with sufficient specific numbers.
To be honest, the amount of Virtue points earned from slaying the Grudge level Evil Spirit exceeded Wang Chen’s expectations.
He had previously guessed it would be around four to five hundred points.
Instead, he jumped to four digits, and it was very likely just the "starting price."
Surviving such a near-death experience was worth it!
Reflecting on the battle, Wang Chen realized that his current flying sword technique was effective against Qi Training level opponents but clearly insufficient against higher-level enemies.
Despite the impressive power of the flying sword enhanced by the Heavy-winged Fire Crow, it was easily scattered by the Blood God Child’s slap, and this priceless weapon worth thousands of spirit stones was nearly lost.
The lesson learned was profound!
While the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil was indeed a bane to evil spirits, its destructive power was closely related to Wang Chen’s own strength and cultivation level, not completely unrestricted.
If the evil spirit were much stronger than Wang Chen, the Exorcising Net would not be able to exert its true power.
As Wang Chen summarized the battle, he did not feel smug about his victory; instead, he recognized his own shortcomings.
After returning, he had to continue dedicated training!
Hmm?
Just as Wang Chen prepared to leave, a flicker of light on the ground caught his attention.
He bent down and picked up a bone fragment resembling a relic from the ashes of the evil spirit.
This fragment was about the size of a thumb, resembling jade, and had a blood-red hue throughout.
There were no impurities or flaws at all.
Clearly, this item was not the Evil Energy Pearl that could drop upon the destruction of evil spirits, but it felt even more "ominous" than the Evil Energy Pearls he had collected before.
Holding it in his hand, a strong aura of bloodshed enveloped him.
After a moment of contemplation, Wang Chen stored the blood bone in his storage bag.
If even low-level Evil Spirits could yield Evil Energy Pearls worth hundreds, then the treasures from a Grudge level Evil Spirit must be even more valuable, potentially fetching thousands of spirit stones!
Even if he chose not to sell them, he was confident that turning them over to the sect would earn him a substantial amount of contribution points.
What an unexpected windfall!
Boom!
The ground trembled violently once more, and a cascade of rocks and dirt tumbled from the cracks above Wang Chen.
It seemed as though the entire underground space was on the verge of collapse!
The source of the tremors was coming from upstream along the dark river, each rumble growing more intense than the last.
A wise man does not linger beneath a crumbling wall!
Wang Chen had no intention of venturing upstream to investigate.
Seeing the situation unfold, he swiftly made his way downstream.
Once he felt secure, Wang Chen selected a spot and began to dig.
He dug upward!
Without a second thought, he invested 100 points of Virtue to elevate the Earth and Stone Technique to the level of perfect mastery.
Wang Chen’s digging was remarkably efficient, his technique flawless.
Even the hardest rocks yielded like soft mud under the influence of the Perfected Level Earth and Stone Technique.
In just over half an hour, he emerged back on the surface.
Night had fully descended by then.
Two Yunyang flying ships remained suspended above the market town, their lights shining brilliantly.
They stood out like two beacons in the night sky, visible from miles away!
Wang Chen waited patiently in a concealed location until the flying ships sent out the recall signal for the disciples. After some of his fellow sect members appeared, he summoned the Willow Leaf Flying Boat.
Back in the cabin, he took his usual seat in the corner.
As time went on, more and more disciples from Sunset Peak returned.
Many were beaming with joy, likely having made significant gains during the Clearing the Demons operation.
Some seemed dissatisfied, others were visibly upset, and a few were even muttering curses, clearly having returned empty-handed.
The cabin was a microcosm of human emotions!
Wang Chen felt a pang of homesickness.
However, the Yunyang Sect’s Clearing the Demons operation was not something he could influence.
Over the next five days, Wang Chen and his fellow disciples cleared four Evil Nests in succession.
Each operation involved over five flying ships, which first took down the bosses guarding the nests and then mopped up the leaderless low-level Evil Spirits, clearly a training exercise!
After being away from the mountain gate for more than half a month, Wang Chen finally completed his mission and returned to his manor.
“Eee-e!”
As soon as he stepped inside, a small figure darted towards him like a bolt of lightning and leaped into his arms.
Wang Chen swiftly caught it with both hands.
"Eee~"
Yuan Yuan rolled around playfully in Wang Chen’s palm, whining about the emotional toll his long absence had taken on her!
Wang Chen used every trick in the book and made a dozen empty promises before finally coaxing the little guy from anger to joy.
She stopped holding it against him.
Everything at home was in order, and the spirit fields outside were well-tended by Mu Kui, with the rice growing splendidly.
Yuan Yuan, a little spirit mouse, was in charge of guarding the house.
Though there was no danger, she often felt lonely and bored.
Fortunately, she had a close bond with Xuan Gui and frequently ran over to chat with Grandpa Turtle; otherwise, she might have fallen into depression long ago!
Wang Chen lay on the large bed in the bedroom, stretching his limbs against the soft pillow, and listened to the little guy chattering in his ear. Soon, he closed his eyes and drifted into a deep slumber.
He slept soundly until the break of dawn!
After preparing a hearty breakfast and sharing it with Yuan Yuan,
Wang Chen began to tally the rewards from his recent mission.
The gains in Virtue and Heavenly Merit need no further elaboration; suffice it to say, he had struck it rich.
His storage bag now held about ten items, including spirit stones, magical tools, elixirs, and talismans, which he conservatively estimated to be worth over five thousand spirit stones combined.
His once-depleted bag of spirit stones was now bulging again!
He had earned nine hundred contribution points from the sect, enough to exchange for a higher-level spell.
Additionally, during the operation to clear the Evil Nests, he had obtained two decent-quality Evil Energy Pearls, adding over a thousand spirit stones to his wealth.
As for the value of the blood bone dropped by the Blood God Child, he would need to have it appraised to determine its worth.
Beyond the material gains, Wang Chen had also accumulated a wealth of combat experience.
He now had a clear and comprehensive understanding of his current strength.
After some deep reflection, on the second day after returning home, Wang Chen set off once more for Peach Blossom Valley.
Guidance on the path of cultivation; the four essential elements of cultivation.
He truly needed a guide to the Purple Palace!
