novelraw Chapter 409 - 18: Surprise, Unexpected!
Chapter 409 - 18: Surprise, Unexpected!
The Thunder Accumulation Mountain Range is located in the southern part of the Chaotic Domain, north of Hong Country of the Celestial Dao Alliance.
It also serves as the boundary line between the Celestial Dao Alliance and the Chaotic Domain.
This mountain stretches east to west, reaching nearly a million miles in length, with the widest part spanning over four hundred thousand miles, where spirit veins are abundant.
It is said that the highest level has even reached the Tier Four Low-Grade.
Countless treasures of heaven and earth grow there, and various demon beasts are countless.
It is a treasure land for cultivators from both the entire Chaotic Domain and Hong Country.
...
Deep within the Accumulation Mountain Range, there is a stone peak reaching over five thousand zhang tall.
This mountain is not only one of the highest peaks of the entire Accumulation Mountain Range, but also contains one of the only two Tier Four Low-Grade spirit veins within the range.
This peak is called Thunder Stone Peak by nearby cultivators.
The reason being is that a Tier Three High-grade Thunder Flood Dragon is dwelling on this peak.
Moreover, some rumors suggest that this peak once birthed a Tier Four Demon Emperor!
During the tribulation, the sky was filled with tribulation thunder, almost drowning the entire Thunder Stone Peak.
However, the position of this peak is located within the Chaotic Domain.
Everyone knows that the Chaotic Domain prohibits Nascent Soul Stage cultivators from appearing, and this Tier Four Demon Emperor is also included in this ban.
Thus, many bold cultivators thought that after the owner of Thunder Stone Peak left, they could seek treasure there.
Unexpectedly, as they approached the peak, a Tier Three High-Grade Thunder Flood Dragon flew out, devouring many cultivators who sought to plot against it.
In the following decades, every cultivator who approached met the same fate.
Hence, over time, Thunder Stone Peak became a forbidden zone for human cultivators.
Only Yuan Mountain, relying on his excellent concealing technique, figured out the feeding patterns of the Thunder Flood Dragon, allowing him to glimpse the full view of the mountain.
This is also why he promised Zhou Xun the Thunder-Encompassing Crystal.
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After entering the Thunder Accumulation Mountain Range, the group flew forward for thirty thousand miles before descending their escape light.
In this area, demon beasts of Tier Two or higher are prevalent,
and occasionally there are appearances of Tier Three Great Demons.
To avoid alerting the beasts, the group proceeded forward using the Light Body Technique.
They stopped three hundred miles from Thunder Stone Peak.
Looking at the towering stone peak in the distance, everyone felt it was extraordinary.
"That is the nest of the Thunder Flood Dragon!"
"Previously, I took advantage of its food-seeking trip and ventured closer; unfortunately, it returned too quickly, so I had to retreat!"
Speaking of this, Yuan Mountain showed a face full of regret and annoyance, as if he had missed an immense opportunity.
However, he soon returned to normal.
With a pat on his storage bag, he took out a wooden box about two feet long.
"Inside here are the array flags and array plate of the ’Four Symbols Demon Suppression Array’, we will set it up now!"
As he spoke, he opened the wooden box, took out thirty-six array flags and one array plate, and arranged the array over an area spanning ten miles.
Then, holding the array manipulation flag, he lightly waved it with mana injected.
A gigantic light cover enveloping ten miles slowly folded up,
Yuan Mountain waved the flag in his hand, and the light cover slowly vanished, as if it had never appeared.
"Daoist Li, Daoist Hu, the three of us will lie in ambush here," then Yuan Mountain turned to the beautiful married woman and spoke:
"Madam Yao, it’s up to you next. If anything goes wrong, you can send an early message!"
Upon hearing this, the beautiful married woman chuckled softly,
"I didn’t expect Daoist Yuan to be considerate,"
"Don’t worry, my escape technique is no ordinary skill!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Madam Yao’s figure flickered, accompanied by a gentle breeze, she instantly appeared dozens of zhang away.
Seeing this, Zhou Xun was astonished.
"This speed, even a regular Late-Stage Core Formation cultivator would be hard-pressed to match!"
No wonder there is such confidence.
...
In just the time it takes to have a cup of tea, Madam Yao arrived before Thunder Stone Peak,
looking at the mountain peak above, Madam Yao chuckled softly, her delicate mouth slightly opened, and a fan entirely white jade in color, resembling a banana leaf, flew out.
Transforming into a size over ten zhang, it hung in the air.
Then, Madam Yao formed a hand seal, sending a spirit light onto the long fan.
Afterward, she pointed towards Thunder Stone Peak.
Instantly, a colossal tornado several hundred zhang high manifested out of nowhere, and then swept upwards along the stone walls of the peak!
Sands and stones flying, countless giant trees that could be hugged by a dozen people were swept into the sky.
Just as she appeared and commenced the action!
Inside a cave atop the mountain, a coiled blue flood dragon slowly opened its eyes, filled with murderous intent.
"Damn, disturbing my sleep again!"
Instantly, the entire dragon body moved, flashing with thunder arcs, slowly crawling outside!
Seeing the rampant tornado below, the Thunder Flood Dragon opened its mouth, releasing a thumb-sized blue lightning bolt that flew out instantly, struck the tornado below, and instantly dispelled it.
At this point, Madam Yao could see clearly the true form of the Thunder Flood Dragon.
This dragon was only over ten zhang long, its head had twin horns, its belly had four claws, its entire body blue like lightning,
terraced with thunder arcs, clearly extraordinary at first glance.
Madam Yao laughed affectionately, immediately transforming into a clear breeze, speeding away without any hesitation.
Seeing the instigator retreat after disturbing him, the Thunder Flood Dragon was instantly enraged.
With a flash of blue lightning over its body, accompanied by thunderous rumbling, it transformed into a blue lightning bolt, swiftly chasing after.
Both sides moved extremely fast, with wind and thunder being the fastest attributes among all.
Nonetheless, the Thunder Flood Dragon is, after all, Tier Three High-grade, equivalent to a Late-Stage Core Formation human cultivator, hence Madam Yao’s incredible speed,
but the distance between them also slowly narrowed.
If Madam Yao hadn’t fled swiftly, she’d likely already be under the Thunder Flood Dragon’s grasp.
Fortunately, Zhou Xun and his group’s ambush location is just three hundred miles away, and with their speed, it would take at most half a cup of tea’s time to arrive.
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Three hundred miles behind, Zhou Xun and Yuan Mountain’s group held their breath, quietly hiding.
Zhou Xun gripping a defense talisman in one hand, while his right hand held the Middle-Grade Defense Treasure Golden Cloud Disc, prepared to activate it at any moment.
At this moment, a loud rumbling noise echoed from afar.
Upon hearing this, everyone rejoiced,
they knew the Thunder Flood Dragon was coming.
Indeed, a few moments later, a white spirit light rushed forward, followed by a blue spirit light chasing closely.
Yuan Mountain couldn’t help but tighten his grip on the manipulation command flag, ready to activate it at any moment.
Soon, when the distance between Madam Yao and the Thunder Flood Dragon narrowed to only three hundred zhang, she finally arrived at the mountain with the arranged array.
Without any hesitation, Madam Yao swiftly passed through.
The Thunder Flood Dragon also followed closely, and in the next moment, its body entered the range covered by the array.
Seeing this, Yuan Mountain was overjoyed, without hesitation, he activated the command flag in his hand, waving it fiercely downward!
Instantly, a gigantic light cover enclosed the Thunder Flood Dragon within!
"Now, attack!"
Meanwhile, three hundred miles away at the foot of Thunder Stone Peak, two figures hurriedly flew past, angrily cursing:
"Where do these thieves come from, daring to attempt to seize the spirit beasts of the Dao Yu Sect!"