Chapter 13: Breaking the Array

“The Fire Jiao Cave in the Thunder Abyss, that is a forbidden area! Legend has it that entering it means nine deaths and only one life!”

“Senior Brother Mo Chen, we have shared life and death with Senior Brother Ling Tao, and furthermore, he has saved us before. No matter if it’s a dragon’s pool or a tiger’s den, we must go to rescue him!”

“That’s right. As apostles of the Holy Hall, we share prosperity and peril! Let’s go!”

The two spoke, stepping on their flying swords and soaring into the sky.

Meanwhile.

Above the Thunder Abyss, thunderclouds descended from time to time. Although intermittent, they seemed endless, each one producing a deafening roar.

Deep below in the Thunder Abyss, layers of Spiritual Energy coiled around a figure, circulating and vibrating like constant tides.

With every bolt of heavenly thunder that descended, his aura rapidly surged. Deep within his Dantian, the sixth Spirit Pearl finally became more brilliant, tempered by the immense power of the lightning and nourished by the energy of thousands of spirit stones.

The heart-rending pain during the cultivation process also continued unabated.

When the largest bolt of thundercloud in the void descended, Lu Jin, who was bearing the immense pain with a look of firm resolve, suddenly opened his eyes.

“Great Evolution Dragon Transformation Art, Dragon Skin, Condense!”

Buzz!

Streaks of Spiritual power permeated his body, radiating spiritual light. A terrifying fluctuation condensed on his body’s surface. The defensive dragon membrane around him gradually converged into his skin, making the skin itself shimmer with a lightning-like sheen!

The final bolt of lightning crashed down. Part of the thunder energy was swallowed by the Burial Heaven Coffin, part entered his boundless Dantian, and another part transformed into tiny lightning snakes, traveling beneath his skin.

The Great Evolution Dragon Transformation Art he was cultivating had five tiers: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, Minor Completion, and Major Completion. Each stage corresponded to refining a specific body part: Skin, Tendons, Blood, Bones, and Organs.

Elementary Tier was Skin Refinement. The dragon membrane Lu Jin condensed was only the first of three layers of Skin Refinement. The second layer of Skin Refinement was Dragon Mark, and the third was Dragon Scale! Upon reaching the Dragon Scale stage, his skin could evolve into dragon scales, offering a defense as strong as a true dragon’s.

At this moment, the power of the thunder traveled within his skin. The luster of the dragon membrane became even more brilliant, even dazzling, making him look as if he were plated with a layer of lightning.

Boom!

When the thunder energy finally and completely coalesced in his Dantian, the sixth Spiritual Pearl fully materialized, and his aura naturally reached the Sixth-Grade Spirit Pearl Realm!

“Continue!”

Lu Jin was not yet satisfied. The powerful aura of the Sixth-Grade Spirit Pearl Realm pleased him, but he didn’t stop, instead tossing another pile of spirit stones into the Burial Heaven Coffin!

Within the Burial Heaven Coffin, Spiritual power surged back, the tide-like power tearing at his flesh and blood body. The void’s Thunder Tribulation tempered his will, and the Great Evolution Dragon Transformation Art repaired his constantly pulverized body…

Within the raging Thunder Tribulation, a profound, body-cleansing metamorphosis was brewing…

After an unknown amount of time.

Two figures appeared at the edge of the Thunder Abyss.

They were Mo Chen and Zi Xuan.

“The Thunder Tribulation here is too powerful, Senior Brother Mo Chen. With our current physical strength, we absolutely cannot withstand that kind of heavenly lightning!”

“Strange! The power of the thunder here is so strong. We haven’t encountered a situation like this before.”

“The Fire Jiao Cave is deep inside that Thunder Abyss. We can’t rush in right now. If we force our way in, it’s a dead end!”

“Hmm? Who is that over there? Such a familiar aura…”

Mo Chen suddenly looked into the distance. A rather familiar aura there made him frown.

“It’s the Ten Absolutes of the Poison Sword Array! Someone is secretly setting up the Ten Absolutes of the Poison Sword Array!”

“If I’m not mistaken, the person pursuing Junior Brother Ling Tao must be Chen Jiang, an Inner Elder of Myriad Sword Sect‘s Demon Slaying Peak! And what he’s best at is assassination using the Ten Absolutes of the Poison Sword Array!”

“Is Elder Chen Jiang truly assassinating Junior Brother Ling Tao?”

“Chen Jiang, as an Inner Elder of Myriad Sword Sect‘s Demon Slaying Peak, specializes in using poison. The Scarlet Moon Ancestor needs precisely such a ruthless person. Perhaps he is also a member of the Blood Emissary alliance!”

“If that’s the case, we’ll first destroy this Ten Absolutes of the Poison Sword Array!”

“Their array isn’t finished yet. Let’s join forces and break it immediately!”

The two exchanged cold glances, their expressions resolute. After secretly observing the area, they finally found the eye of the Ten Absolutes of the Poison Sword Array.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

They looked at each other, their eyes filled with determination. As they moved, two flying swords were unleashed, carrying majestic Spiritual Energy and smashing directly toward the Ten Absolutes of the Poison Sword Array!

Rumble

The sudden roar startled Luo Jiu and the others.

“Hm? Who dares to break my array!” Luo Jiu roared, suddenly rushing out, his eyes flashing with frigid killing intent.

“The Ten Absolutes of the Poison Sword Array is an evil method. Are you setting up a dark array here to harm people!” Mo Chen’s voice was like thunder, controlling his flying sword to attack ferociously!

“You dare break my array? You’re seeking death!”

Luo Jiu leaped into the air, punching out. The full power of a First-Grade Golden Core expert was instantly revealed!

“How dare you!”

Just then, Zi Xuan stabbed out with her sword. The powerful sword Qi instantly tore apart the might of Luo Jiu’s punch. Luo Jiu’s eyes widened in astonishment. He clearly hadn’t expected this young woman, barely twenty years old, to possess such tremendous fighting power. He immediately dodged away.

“What? A Second-Grade Golden Core Realm?”

Luo Jiu was alarmed, sensing danger! Among their group, he had the highest cultivation. The other elders hadn’t even reached Golden Core, making them even less of a match!

“The situation has changed! Quickly send the transmission slip!”

Buzz!

Without any delay, he immediately sent out the transmission slip. The attitude of the group toward Mo Chen and Zi Xuan also changed instantly:

“May we ask who you two noble individuals are? We have no grievances with you, so why do you insist on breaking our array?”

Mo Chen broke through the condensed energy eye of the array with a sword, and said coldly:

“Break for me!”

Rumble!

The Ten Absolutes of the Poison Sword Array, which they had struggled for a long time to condense, exploded violently! A terrifying aura swept in all directions, even startling Lu Jin, who was cultivating below the Thunder Abyss.

At this time, the seventh Spirit Pearl had condensed in his Dantian, and his cultivation was now stable at the Seventh-Grade Spirit Pearl Realm!

Hearing the loud roar outside, he stopped, then flew up and out of the Thunder Abyss.

“Hm? Is that… someone helping me deal with Luo Jiu and the others?”

When he emerged from the Thunder Abyss, he saw Luo Jiu and a few others being suppressed by a young man and woman. Since this area was usually deserted, Lu Jin’s eyes showed some surprise. However, he was happy to watch the excitement.

“Who exactly are you two? Why did you break our array!” Luo Jiu’s voice was icy. The other elders also began gathering together, preparing to fight the enemy collectively!

“Tell us! Was it you who forced our Junior Brother Ling Tao into the Fire Jiao Cave!” Zi Xuan questioned with a chilling voice.

“Hm? Ling Tao? Fire Jiao Cave? We know nothing of this! Your actions are far too reckless!” Luo Jiu’s eyes were frigid. “Since you broke our array, you must compensate us!”