fynovel Chapter 120 Tiger Roar Thunder Sound
Chapter 120 Tiger Roar Thunder Sound
Chapter 120 Tiger Roar Thunder Sound
"It's out!"
In a secluded cave, Chu Xuan finished counting the spoils from the two packages. Even though he was usually quite calm, he couldn't help but feel his heart pounding with excitement.
Gold notes, a full thirty thousand taels!
Contribution points: Over two thousand!
Besides these, there were more than a dozen secret manuals, as well as some other miscellaneous items.
"With these gold notes, we shouldn't need to worry about resources anymore before reaching the Gang Jin stage, right?"
Chu Xuan muttered to himself, but his voice was somewhat hesitant.
There's no way around it; the martial arts he's practicing are all huge resource consumers!
Once the growth rate of his essence value slows down, it means that his cultivation speed will also slow down.
However, at least in the short term, there is no need to worry about cultivation resources anymore.
Chu Xuan put away the gold tickets and contribution points, then looked through the dozen or so manuals. He found nothing surprising; they were all low-level manuals, useful only to martial artists with internal strength or those who had just entered the transformation stage. For him now, they were meaningless.
However, it can be exchanged for some money.
Chu Xuan doesn't plan to make a move for the time being. He killed too many people today, so he'll lay low for a while to avoid being suspected.
[Energy Value: 2576/5000]
Seeing the increase of more than two thousand essence points, Chu Xuan immediately added them all to the Preservation of Essence and Conservation of Qi Technique.
The panel changed the next moment.
[Energy Value: 1576/5000]
【Preserving Qi and Conserving Essence Technique: (1000/1000)】
At almost the same time, his experience with the art of preserving one's vital energy filled his mind.
In that short time, it was as if he had rehearsed it countless times.
With a thought, his aura instantly subsided, and his previously boiling blood and qi gradually calmed down.
Chu Xuan maintained his aura at the initial stage of mastering internal energy, and then slightly strengthened it before stopping.
Now, unless one's strength far surpasses his, it's impossible to discern his true situation.
Chu Xuan packed up the other miscellaneous items and prepared to return to the sect, but when Zi Guang swept over the inconspicuous piece of iron, his hand paused slightly.
He had noticed something unusual about this piece of iron when he saw it on the black market, but he couldn't figure out what it was, and he thought the stall owner was deliberately making a fake.
But now even Zhao Mingxu is paying great attention to this piece of iron, which is enough to show that it is no ordinary item.
Although Zhao Mingxu pretended to be calm at the time, his excited heartbeat could not be hidden from Chu Xuan, who had been observing him.
Chu Xuan wiped the dirt off the iron piece and felt more and more that it was not a fragment, but rather something like a token.
He tried burning it with fire and pouring water on it, but neither of them had any effect.
Then, Chu Xuan tried to inject his strength into it.
Buzz!
A trembling sound emanated from within the metal sheet.
The metal sheet finally reacted. After coming into contact with the force, it trembled slightly, and the patterns on it seemed to come alive, twisting and intertwining. Then—it stopped reacting!
"What's going on? Are you messing with me?"
Chu Xuan was speechless.
Then, as if he realized something.
It wasn't that the iron sheet was playing tricks on him, but rather that his strength level was too low to meet the conditions for triggering the iron sheet.
"罡劲!"
Chu Xuan seemed to be deep in thought.
In the blink of an eye, a semi-transparent dagger appeared in his palm.
Although he is currently only at the Great Perfection of Transformation, he can still briefly use Gang Jin with the help of the Overlord Blade Technique.
Sure enough, the iron sheet vibrated again, its patterns twisting and intertwining, emitting a faint golden light.
Immediately afterwards, tadpole-like characters shimmered in the light, reflected in mid-air.
Chu Xuan didn't have time to think much and quickly wrote down the words above.
A moment later, Chu Xuan was covered in sweat. After seeing the information that appeared on the panel, he finally stopped injecting his internal energy!
【Tiger Roar Thunder Sound (0/10000)】
"It really is a martial art based on internal energy, and it's even a sonic technique?!"
Chu Xuan was both surprised and delighted.
This time we really hit the jackpot!
This single martial art technique of internal energy is probably more valuable than all the previous gains combined. And sonic martial arts techniques are an extremely special category among martial arts, even more valuable than ordinary internal energy techniques!
Even martial artists at the Transformation Realm can cultivate this!
The roar of the tiger is like the roar of a fierce tiger, with the sound carrying the powerful energy of thunder.
It attacks the opponent's soul with sound waves. Those who are hit will experience a buzzing in their head, a brief blankness of consciousness, a stiff body, and disordered internal energy circulation.
At the same time, the sound waves can shatter the protective energy and injure the internal organs; the closer the distance, the stronger the effect.
"What a treasure! If I master it, it will give me another way to save my life!"
After tidying up, Chu Xuan changed back into his original clothes before returning to the sect.
Everything at the zoo is normal.
Chu Xuan's return did not cause any stir.
For the next few days, Chu Xuan stayed in the Hundred Beasts Garden and did not go out.
With ample cultivation resources and a continuous supply of essence points, his improvement was incredibly rapid.
A month has passed in the blink of an eye.
During this month, Chu Xuan focused his main energy on the Tiger Roar Thunder Sound, but of course he didn't neglect anything else.
Early that morning, Chu Xuan opened his eyes from meditation.
Since he perfected the Spirit Turtle Breathing Technique, he basically no longer needs to sleep. The effect of meditation is many times stronger than that of sleeping, and it also takes much less time.
[Energy Value: 3697/5000]
【Tiger Roar Thunder Sound (6335/10000)】
"Finally, I've saved enough!"
With a thought, Chu Xuan added his essence value to the Tiger Roar Thunder Sound.
[Energy Value: 32/5000]
【Tiger Roar Thunder Sound (10000/10000)】
At the moment his experience points reached their maximum, Chu Xuan had a sudden realization.
With just a thought, the thunderous roar of a tiger can be unleashed instantly, shaking the very soul and causing one to momentarily lose focus and freeze.
"Is Chu Xuan here?"
Just as Chu Xuan finished his practice, Zhao Qianyang's voice suddenly came from outside.
Chu Xuan frowned slightly.
This old guy came looking for me, he's definitely up to no good! Could he still be eyeing my Beast Garden Number Nine?
Chu Xuan immediately opened the door to greet him, and saw Zhao Qianyang standing at the door with his hands behind his back.
"Greetings, Steward Zhao. May I ask what brings you here?" Chu Xuan asked, bowing slightly.
"Hehe, I'm looking for you, so of course there's good news!"
Zhao Qianyang said with a forced smile, "Elder Su of Qingmu Peak plans to refine a batch of Nourishing True Qi Pills, and he's currently missing a Seven-Leaf Purple Heart Lotus. After I learned about this, I specifically recommended you. That's a reward of a full five hundred contribution points! Isn't that a good thing?!"
"You son of a bitch!"
Chu Xuan inwardly grumbled, his face turning somewhat grim as he said, "Thank you for your kindness, Deacon Zhao! However, I'm currently on a mission at the Hundred Beasts Garden and I'm afraid I won't be able to attend to other tasks as well."
Being the manager of the Beast Garden is also a sect mission, only it's a long-term one.
Is it really that easy to get a task that requires 500 contribution points?
Moreover, Zhao Qianyang clearly had ill intentions and made no attempt to hide them! Although he didn't know what the Seven-Leaf Purple Heart Lotus was, he suspected that this mission was not so simple.
Zhao Qianyang sneered, "It's alright. The Hundred Beast Garden mission can be put on hold for now. If you're worried, I can have Zhao Mingxu manage it for you. As for the mission to find the Seven-Leaf Purple Heart Lotus, it's already been decided by Qingmu Peak and can't be changed. Get ready and go to the Mission Hall to receive the mission!"
Chu Xuan's face darkened as he said, "Deacon Zhao, this matter is beyond my control; it must be decided by Senior Brother Tong."
"Whatever!"
Zhao Qianyang gave a cold laugh and turned to leave.
Chu Xuan watched Zhao Qianyang's departing figure, his heart sinking.
So confident and fearless?
This task is probably unavoidable.
He didn't go back, but went straight to the main hall of the Beast Garden to find Tong Hao.
The main hall of the animal park.
"Senior Brother Tong, just now, Deacon Zhao—"
Chu Xuan briefly recounted what had just happened.
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Tong Hao nodded and said, "I already know about this. Qingmu Peak has already sent me the secondment order."
Chu Xuan hesitated, "Senior Brother Tong, this task wasn't assigned to me. Can I decline it?"
"I can't refuse!"
Tong Hao shook his head and said, "Don't even mention you, I couldn't refuse, nor would I dare to refuse!"
Chu Xuan looked surprised.
Even Tong Hao, an inner disciple, doesn't dare?
Tong Hao said calmly, "Elder Su Qianqiu of Qingmu Peak is the most senior elder in our Xuan Yang Sect. Even the sect leader has to call him 'Uncle-Master'. Elder Su's lifespan is approaching, and he refines Nourishing True Essence Pills every year to prolong his life."
Seven-leaf Purple Heart Lotus is one of the main ingredients of the Nourishing Truth Pill!
If I were to turn down this task for you, causing Elder Su to delay the refining of the Nourishing True Essence Pill, I would not only offend Elder Su, but also become a sinner against the sect! I cannot bear the consequences.”
Chu Xuan was speechless.
Since the task is so important, is it reasonable to assign it to an outer disciple like myself?
Tong Hao seemed to see through his thoughts and said calmly, "This mission is naturally not just for you alone. To prevent any unexpected events, we will split into several groups and send them to several different locations to search. You are just one of the groups."
"What kind of accident is Senior Brother Tong talking about?" Chu Xuan asked.
Tong Hao said calmly, "The Blood God Cult!"
Chu Xuan's gaze sharpened.
"Alright, knowing too much is useless to you."
Tong Hao interrupted him, saying, "I'm telling you all this to tell you that you have to carry out this mission, and you have to carry it out well. Although it's somewhat dangerous, it's also an opportunity for you!"
If you can find the Seven-Leaf Purple Heart Lotus, you might have the opportunity to become Elder Su's disciple after entering the inner sect.
As for Zhao Qianyang—”
At this point, he snorted coldly and said disdainfully, "This self-righteous fool dares to use Elder Su as a pawn; he's simply courting death!"
After leaving the Beast Garden, Chu Xuan headed straight for the Mission Hall.
Since there's no way to avoid it, we have no choice but to do it!
With his current strength, he doesn't need to worry about anything as long as he doesn't encounter a master of the Gang Jin realm.
He felt a sense of urgency!
Zhao Qianyang is a threat that must be eliminated as soon as possible, otherwise he will cause me a lot of trouble!
"This is your mission token. The location you're going to this time is the Bone Rot Swamp, so remember not to go to the wrong place," the disciple from the Mission Hall instructed.
"us?"
Chu Xuan was somewhat surprised.
"certainly!"
The disciple from the Mission Hall said, "There are four of you in this group. Besides you, there are three others! Look, your teammates are all over there, just waiting for you."
He pointed with his chin.
Chu Xuan turned his head and saw the three of them standing not far from the mission hall, chatting idly.
There were two men and one woman, all dressed as outer disciples of the Xuan Yang Sect. They all looked older than him and were probably not disciples who entered the sect in the same year as him.
One of them was carrying a cage with a pure white mouse inside.
After Chu Xuan left the mission hall, he walked towards the three of them.
"Greetings, senior brothers and sisters."
Upon hearing this, the three immediately looked at Chu Xuan, realizing that Chu Xuan was the teammate they had been waiting for.
"Junior brother looks very young. You must be a disciple who just joined this year. My name is Wu Jiang." The disciple carrying the rat said with a smile, and introduced the other two to Chu Xuan.
"This is Junior Brother Su Yan, and this is Junior Sister Wen Wan—"
Wu Jiang? Su Yan? Wen Wan?
Chu Xuan was slightly startled.
These are all figures on the list of influential people.
Wujiang ranked highest, at sixty-third.
Su Yan and Wen Wan are also eighty-four and eighty-nine respectively.
"My name is Chu Xuan. I greet you, senior brothers and sisters. I did indeed just begin my studies this year—" Chu Xuan said.
Su Yan asked with a surprised look, "Junior Brother Chu, which family in Lingxiao Prefecture are you from? I don't recall any Chu family within Lingxiao Prefecture."
He naturally assumed that Chu Xuan had come along to freeload contribution points!
"Senior brother, you misunderstand. I am not from Lingxiao Mansion, but from Qingshan City, and I am not from any particular family."
Chu Xuan explained.
Su Yan was taken aback, then glanced at Chu Xuan, seemingly lost in thought.
A disciple who has just entered the Hua Jin realm has actually gotten involved in this mess?
If they're not here to freeload contribution points, then they're obviously being targeted!
The last remaining woman, Wen Wan, was very beautiful and spirited, bearing some resemblance to Lu Xiaoshuang, but she was not gentle at all.
Upon learning that Chu Xuan had only recently broken through to the Transformation Realm, her pretty face immediately turned cold, and she said without any politeness, "What's wrong with the Mission Hall? Why are you making us bring along such a burden? Are you afraid we'll complete the mission?"
I'm telling you, you'd better quit now, otherwise don't expect us to save you if you encounter any danger!
"I'd like to quit!" Chu Xuan thought to himself.
Withdrawing now would likely offend the elders of Qingmu Peak, and even Tong Hao, an inner disciple, couldn't afford to offend them. How could his small shoulders bear such a burden?
"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Sister!" Chu Xuan said calmly.
"Alright, Junior Sister Wen! Since Junior Brother Chu dared to take on this mission, he must be quite capable," Wu Jiang said with a smile, trying to smooth things over.
He patted Chu Xuan on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Chu, don't mind her. Junior Sister Wen is a bit straightforward, but she doesn't mean any harm. What she said just now was just a reminder to you. Now that we're a team, we should naturally work together."
"I understand."
Chu Xuan nodded, glanced at Wu Jiang, and looked thoughtful.
After a brief introduction, the group didn't waste any time and headed straight for the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range.
Along the way, the group briefly discussed some aspects of the mission.
Chu Xuan then realized that he was the only one who had been forced to accept the task, while the other three had taken it voluntarily.
The three of them had a simple goal: to curry favor with Elder Su of Qingmu Peak, hoping to become his disciples after entering the inner sect.
The so-called Bone Rot Swamp is a huge body of water located in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, about a hundred miles away from the Xuan Yang Sect.
The place is shrouded in gloom all year round, with the sun rarely seen. Miasma and highly poisonous fog intertwine and permeate the air, making it difficult to discern anything beyond five steps.
Beneath the swamp lies deep, cold, and sticky mud, as black as ink. The surface is littered with white bones, hence the name "Swamp of Rotting Bones."
Legend has it that the depths of the swamp are haunted by vengeful spirits and lurking poisonous beasts. The deeper one goes, the denser the corpses become, and the more potent the poisonous gas becomes. Even martial artists who venture in rarely survive.
The longevity-promoting plant, the Seven-Leaf Purple Heart Lotus, grows in such a desolate place.