Cultivation: Fortune by Lots-Chapter 377 - 218. The first Third Heaven Cultivator I personally took down_2

At present, it seems that Yang Tai is not seeking to break through to the Upper Three Heavens realm on his own initiative. After all, the current situation is quite awkward for the direct descendants of the Sui Dynasty. In addition to the Great Tang Dynasty, which replaced them to unify the Central Plains, there is also Wei Ancheng, a strong and rising branch of their own family. With stronger branches and a weaker trunk, having one more cultivator at the Seventh Heavenly Layer like Yang Tai cannot change the overall situation. Facing the Great Tang Dynasty and the pressure brought by Wei Ancheng, the key for the direct descendants of the Sui Dynasty to break the deadlock still lies with Yang Tai’s father, Yang Yuqi. If Yang Yuqi could reach the Ninth Heavenly Layer realm, he wouldn’t necessarily be able to settle matters with one strike, but he could certainly cause the situation to change.

But how difficult is it to cultivate to the Ninth Heavenly Layer realm? In the current world, there are only a handful of such individuals.

Her Majesty the Empress of the current dynasty. The Old Patriarch of the Jinzhou Ye Clan. Elder Chu of the Suzhou Chu Clan. The Palace Master of Pure Yang Palace, Elder Huang. And Wei Ancheng, the Sect Leader of the Blood River Sect, who has recently broken through his barriers.

These are the known handful of Ninth Heavenly Layer experts widely recognized by the world. Strictly speaking, the Empress also attained the Ninth Heavenly Layer Realm around the time she ascended to the throne; this was with the help of her elder brother, the late Emperor Zhang Qilong, and the nation’s destiny strengthening her, not much earlier than Wei Ancheng.

Apart from them, the top experts known to the world are mostly at the Eighth Heavenly Layer realm, though, of course, there are those who have reached Perfection at that level. But achieving Perfection in the Eighth Heavenly Layer and having the confidence to overcome the Heavenly Moat Tribulation between the Eighth and Ninth Heavenly Layers are undoubtedly two different matters.

Nowadays, with the surge of Global Spiritual Qi favoring the practice of cultivators, there are indeed some top individuals speculated to have a chance of breaking through the Heavenly Moat Tribulation and advancing further. But such beings are also limited.

Ye Yan, the current Clan Chief of the Qingzhou Ye Clan. Then there are the leader of the Youzhou Forest Clan and His Highness Prince Zhao, an elder statesman of the Great Tang Imperial Family, who stand side-by-side in the Northern Lands of Youzhou, once directly at odds but now in a delicately balanced relationship. Finally, the comparatively mysterious current White Lotus Sect Master, who seldom makes direct moves but whom no one dares to underestimate.

These few are the most anticipated candidates from the ’Eighth to Ninth’ reserves. Expanding the scope a bit more, there used to be two other people in the discussions.

The Old Master of the Xiao Clan from Longwai—that is, the father of the three siblings Xiao Hang, Xiao Chunhui, and Xiao Xueting, who did not take the position of Clan Chief. And the current Clan Chief of the Jingxiang Fang Clan, who was also once renowned.

However, due to the earth-shattering battle with the Demon Race in the Western Regions, when people discuss related matters now, they seldom include these two. There is no need to elaborate on the one from Longwai. The current Clan Chief of the Jingxiang Fang Clan was seriously injured in that battle and has been living in seclusion and recuperating in recent years, no longer as high-profile as before.

As the younger generation of powerful individuals rises, people have begun to pay more attention to the new favored children of heaven. Sheng Kang’s Crown Prince, Yang Yuqi, who has hidden in the Southern Wilderness for many years, managed to cultivate to the Eighth Heavenly Layer under such circumstances, proving that his talent and strength are extraordinary. But catching up with the Ninth Heavenly Layer’s Zhang Wantong and Wei Ancheng is still not easy.

Even if Yang Tai’s plan today could succeed, it still wouldn’t guarantee that his father could successfully make that step. But without accumulating small steps, one cannot reach a thousand miles. Yang Yuqi and his son Yang Tai have no choice but to seize every opportunity, even actively create them. The Dragon Eye Point is unique, and it would be unthinkable to yield it. Moreover, Yang Tai had no need to yield.

Faced with the encircling Blood Sea, this Mr. Yang remained composed, only feeling somewhat regretful, "Dragon Eye Point is precious, and so is this Star-Changing Lodestone; but it must be used!"

As he spoke, a burst of intense light erupted from around his body. Under the flowing brilliance, Yang Tai’s figure actually vanished on the spot.

Elder Tu Dong of the Blood River Sect, who had been confident of his control, suddenly changed his expression. He quickly made a move, using the Blood Sea to envelop and swallow the strong light. However, along with the vanishing Yang Tai, most of that light had already dissipated on the spot.

Barely capturing some of the residual light, Elder Tu Dong’s face was extremely grim. I was careless! Could it be that he leveraged the flow of the Earth Veins to perform Moving Void?!

That young man from the Yang Family actually has such a treasure? Indeed, previously he had used Spiritual Objects like the Dragon Eye Point at Zhu An River to conduct a ritual, crafting some kind of Sacrificial Instrument by harnessing the power of several Great Witches from Gepo Mountain and their Ghost God Sacrificial Array to distort the Void. The direct descendants of the Sui Dynasty, whether it’s their accumulation over these years or the old foundation of the former Great Sui Dynasty, truly have some unique insights into The Way of the Void. Although it was clear Yang Tai also keenly felt the sting of using it, such a method was likely a one-time use. But he had run away, plain and simple. The duck that was almost in hand had actually flown off! Elder Tu Dong was instantly apoplectic with rage.

His expression was dark and unsettled as he observed the handful of light enveloped by the tainted blood in his hand. Following the luminescence, Tu Dong might have continued to search for Yang Tai. However, given the particular relationship between them, seeking an opportunity for treachery was one thing; but failing to eliminate the other party and instead letting them flee, turning it into an open confrontation, made it difficult to predict what would happen next. Even with Tu Dong’s ruthless and crazed nature, he felt hesitant... 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

BOOM!!

Tu Dong’s body shook violently. He looked down at his chest in astonishment. There, a huge hole gaped, the flesh around it a bloody blur and singed at the edges, faint traces of tiny lightning serpents still active. Behind him, an even larger wound spread shockingly wide, with blood flowing freely.

What happened? Tu Dong was completely taken aback in a split second. Though gravely injured, his strength not at its normal level and his perception of danger diminished, to be struck without any warning... who was the opponent? A Confucian Divine Archery expert from the Upper Three Heavens? Had a direct descendant of the Sui Dynasty circled back so swiftly to seek revenge against him?

In the distance, Lei Jun held a tubular metallic guide, extended forward and aimed at Tu Dong, the muzzle glowing hot with flowing Primordial Magnet Force.

Alright, now he knew why the light orb, when moving toward fortune and away from disaster, hadn’t taken Yang Tai into account. The opponent’s spiritual stone, capable of using Earth Vein Spiritual Qi for the miraculous effect of Moving Void, was indeed not easy to block. It seemed necessary to exhaust Yang Tai’s chance of using Moving Void to escape before Lei Jun could effectively corner him next time. Under these circumstances, the luminescence that Tu Dong had intercepted could certainly serve as a clue for pursuit. Lei Jun had not had many direct dealings with this Elder of the Blood River Sect. But given the chance to dispatch such a bloodthirsty and belligerent Elder of the Blood River Sect, he would surely take it. After all, this was a person who might actively seek trouble even if you left him alone. Thus, with thanks to Elder Sun Li of the Samsara Abyss for striking Tu Dong first... Lei Jun remained calm as the second Fine Gold Sword Pellet was loaded into the metallic guide.

Using the metal guide to accelerate it greatly reduced his Mana consumption. However, the opponent he was facing now was no ordinary one.

Lei Jun’s Yin Yang Sacred Body generated Yin Yang Dual Qi that intermingled harmoniously, constantly transforming and allowing his Mana to recover rapidly. He then spared no effort, converting all of it into Primordial Magnet Force.

Between Lei Jun and Tu Dong, tiny sparks of electric light seemed to flicker out of thin air. The powerful second Magnetosword Pellet roared out from the guide. The ferocious power tore through the landscape between them with a speed beyond what Middle Three Heavens cultivators could reach, as if ignoring the spatial distance, and slammed in front of Tu Dong in an instant.

The Blood River Sect Elder, though taken aback, conjured changes almost thoughtlessly with his Mana, transforming Tu Dong’s body into a Blood Sea. Yet, as the potent Fine Gold Sword Pellet pierced right through the Blood Sea, a surging force swept around, creating a tearing effect that violently ripped the transmuted Blood Sea into pieces.

Masses of blood rain fell through the air, scattering in all directions, only to be incinerated by the equally dispersed Primordial Magnet Lightning Force, evaporating completely before it could touch the ground. The Void itself seemed to ripple for a moment.

From a concealed spot among distant hills, a small, silent blood vortex suddenly emerged. Within the vortex, the blood churned and undulated. A figure seemed on the verge of leaping forth, but it was evidently struggling.

The Blood River Sect’s powerful death-defying Divine Skill, Blood Sea Nirvana, was at work once more. But because of Tu Dong’s successive serious injuries, his attempt at successful resurrection was significantly more difficult than usual; he had almost truly died under the previous terrifying assault. Fortunately, with just a little more time, he could still achieve resurrection through Nirvana.

However...

In the sky above, a giant, illusory eye seemed to appear.

In the far distance, Lei Jun calmly observed the Heavenly Eye Mirror’s surface, which showed a small blood vortex struggling as if alive in a hidden forest clearing. He steadily loaded another Fine Gold Sword Pellet.

Then, he fired once more.

With a thunderous roar, the distant forest exploded into flames. Amidst this, the indignant yet desperate roar of a Blood River Sect Elder could be faintly heard!

Ultimately, the roar abruptly ceased. Just like his life.

Tu Dong, an Elder of the Blood River Sect at the Seventh Heavenly Layer Realm, who had slaughtered countless beings and battled across the world for years, met his end today under the "sword" of an enemy from the Middle Three Heavens level.