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Chapter 806: On Behalf of the Sky
Chapter 806: On Behalf of the Sky
"Isn't that Azure-horned Thunder Bull on the verge of death? Why is it so full of vigor now?"
"Fellow Daoist Jin previously mentioned that the beast's strength had diminished greatly, but it seems your words were far from the truth. Such a grave mistake warrants an explanation, don't you think, fellow Daoist?"
True Lord Qingyun and Celestial Being Ni Yue transmitted their voices to True Lord Jin Yao while controlling their magical treasures to counter the frenzied attacks of the Azure-horned Thunder Bull.
"I am equally perplexed by this unexpected turn of events, but I can assure you that the beast's initial state was indeed as I described." True Lord Jin Yao was filled with questions as well, and he swiftly offered an explanation to prevent the other two from harboring suspicions and losing their motivation to aid him in hunting the beast.
"Fellow Daoists, this Azure-horned Thunder Bull must have employed some secret art that depletes its lifespan, but it won't be able to maintain this intensity for long."
"Just hold on a little longer, and its true condition will be revealed."
"If the three of us join forces to slay it, I will most certainly reward you handsomely afterward."
Upon hearing True Lord Jin Yao's transmitted message, True Lord Qingyun and Celestial Being Ni Yue's expressions remained unchanged, but a hint of hesitation flashed in their eyes.
The Azure-horned Thunder Bull before them was displaying an alarming level of vigor, showing no signs of having depleted its lifespan.
If the Thunder Bull truly had only a thread of life left, even with the aid of the Thunder Law Seal, the three Nascent Soul cultivators could easily dispose of it.
However, now that it had regained its normal state, the situation was entirely different.
The Azure-horned Thunder Bull was an ancient beast with a unique bloodline, and in its peak condition, its strength far surpassed that of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators. With the Thunder Law amplifying its power, it could now match the three cultivators in a stalemate.
If they wanted to kill it, they would have to resort to using their most precious treasures, and even then, they might still end up severely injured if they were not careful.
Engaging in a life-and-death struggle with the Thunder Bull carried the risk of grave consequences. If luck was not on their side, the bull might take one of them down with it in its dying breath.
Was their reward worth risking their lives for?
With these thoughts in mind, the two cultivators reduced the intensity of their attacks and took on more of a supporting role.
As for the Thunder Bull, it had been at a disadvantage from the start. Only with the two treasures gifted by Lu Xuan and the Thunder Restriction was it able to barely hold its ground against the three cultivators. It lacked the absolute strength to keep them here.
After fighting for half an hour, True Lord Jin Yao, though discontent, could only leave with a bitter taste in his mouth.
"I never expected the situation to take such a turn," said the few who had been waiting in the distance, preparing to enter the Thunder Bull's territory. They were taken aback by the unexpected development.
They had thought that True Lord Jin Yao and his companions would easily take care of the Azure-horned Thunder Bull, allowing them to enter the secret realm and seek their own opportunities and treasures.
But contrary to their expectations, the ancient beast, which had been in its declining phase, suddenly reverted to its peak condition and drove away the three Nascent Soul lords.
This turn of events left the few Golden Core cultivators present feeling rather awkward.
Gazing at the majestic figure of the Azure-horned Thunder Bull in the distance, the group unanimously felt the urge to retreat.
"Even Nascent Soul lords had to retreat, so we certainly don't stand a chance."
"Let's go, this secret realm is not meant for us."
When the Thunder Bull had been weakened, it had effortlessly slain several Golden Core cultivators. Now that it had regained its peak strength, doing away with them would be as easy as squashing ants.
The group exchanged glances and, without further ado, sped away on their flying swords and boats.
Lu Xuan followed at a leisurely pace, trailing behind.
Before long, he was far ahead of the two cultivators who had been in front of him.
He extended his palm, and a grayish-white eye appeared in its center, spinning as it projected the surrounding landscape into his vision.
After confirming that there were no cultivators in the vicinity, Lu Xuan's body erupted with silvery-white thunderous light, and he employed the Thunder Escape secret art to enter the Thunder Bull's territory.
A thunderous roar echoed as the exotic Thunder Bull charged towards Lu Xuan at breakneck speed.
Its silver-white eyes brimmed with profound gratitude.
"Alright, alright, it's all over now. You can return to your normal life."
Lu Xuan patted its head gently, his fingers brushing against the silver-white horn as he spoke with a smile.
After calming the Exotic Thunder Bull slightly, he rose to his feet and walked towards the distant hill-like Azure-horned Thunder Bull.
Wherever he passed, the countless Thunder Bulls on either side lowered their heads and let out low roars, their voices filled with deep gratitude.
"Congratulations, Senior, for leading the Thunder Bull tribe through this calamity."
He bowed respectfully to the Azure-horned Thunder Bull, his words filled with sincerity.
"It's all thanks to those two life-prolonging treasures of yours."
The Azure-horned Thunder Bull let out a soft sigh, its mouth emitting a long trail of thunderous breath.
"Especially that seventh-grade pill, not only did it restore the vitality within my body to its peak state, but it also added another two to three hundred years to my lifespan."
"It played a crucial role in repelling those three cultivators."
"Senior doesn't need to stand on ceremony."
Lu Xuan quickly spoke up, his eyes scanning the massive form of the Azure-horned Thunder Bull as a thought flashed through his mind.
"From now on, it won't be so easy to harvest Lei Si Jing."
Fortunately, he had already gathered almost a thousand pounds of Lei Si Jing, so he didn't have to worry about running out anytime soon.
"This time, you helped me and the Thunder Bull clan resolve such a huge problem. If there's anything you need from me in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."
"In the next two to three hundred years, dealing with one or two Nascent Soul True Lords won't be a problem."
The Azure-horned Thunder Bull rumbled in a low voice.
"Great! Thank you, Senior!"
Hearing these words, Lu Xuan's heart, which had been pained at the thought of giving up the seventh-grade treasure, finally eased up a little.
His mind drifted to the ancient herb garden he had once explored in the Thunder Sea.
Back then, under the guidance of the Thunder Ghost Elder, he had found the seventh-grade plant spirit, the Green Thunder Vine, but his lack of strength had prevented him from venturing deeper into the garden to explore the islands beyond.
But now, things were different. With the Azure-horned Thunder Bull by his side, where couldn't he go in the Thunder Sea?
"Senior, do you know of an ancient herb garden in the Thunder Sea?"
Lu Xuan asked softly, informing the Azure-horned Thunder Bull of the herb garden's approximate location.
"I've never entered it, but I have some knowledge of it. I've heard that a powerful being slumbers within."
"What? You want to go take a look?"
"Many years ago, I entered the outer fringes of the herb garden and found several high-grade plant spirits. However, due to my insufficient strength and the powerful restrictions in place, I wasn't able to explore further."
"But I've always yearned to return and find the high-grade plant spirits that I desire."
Lu Xuan's words were half-true and half-false, his tone filled with a deep longing for the ancient herb garden.
"Alright, I'll accompany you on this journey."
The Azure-horned Thunder Bull didn't hesitate in the slightest.
"Thank you, Senior! With you by my side, I can rest assured!"
Lu Xuan expressed his gratitude without hesitation.
"However, Senior has just faced the siege of Nascent Soul cultivators, and I'm sure many cultivators in the Thunder Sea have taken notice. After this incident dies down, I'll come and find you again."
With the Azure-horned Thunder Bull's promise, Lu Xuan wasn't in a rush. He suggested, "It's up to you."
The Azure-horned Thunder Bull had no objections.
Lu Xuan maintained a calm expression, but his heart was filled with joy.
To have an ancient beast with Nascent Soul strength by his side, accompanying him on his adventures into secret realms, protecting him, and helping him overcome all obstacles as he smoothly searched for treasures—this was like having a heavenly helper!
(End of Chapter)
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