Eternal Life: Hundredfold Rewards

Chapter 412 - 237: Wood Thunder Pine, Black-Clad Elder (2)

"Extreme thunderstorm weather is finally coming!"

Qi Chuan quietly appeared, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes as he watched this scene. However, he still used Stealth Skill to restrain his aura and concealed his figure.

As the first bolt of lightning struck, it seemed to trigger a chain reaction. One after another, enormous and terrifying bolts of lightning descended from the heavens, creating numerous dreadful scenes on the earth.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Immediately, the gale arose, and the sudden rain fell.

The depths of Thunderfall Canyon, as well as its outskirts, presented a terrifying sight.

On the outskirts of Thunderfall Canyon, those Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment Cultivators left behind were scrambling and crawling towards the exit of the canyon, but many unlucky ones were struck by lightning and fell on the spot, turning into charred corpses.

Qi Chuan noticed that although the scene caused by the lightning in the depths of Thunderfall Canyon was especially terrifying, the frequency of lightning strikes near Stone Mountain was the highest in the entire canyon depth.

This was extremely unusual.

One must know, Stone Mountain is not the center of the canyon depths.

This further proved the mysterious nature of this seemingly ordinary Stone Mountain.

However, since the Wood Thunder Pine had not appeared yet, Qi Chuan patiently waited.

This wait lasted all morning.

Finally, by noon, the area around Stone Mountain was almost completely devastated, with hardly any intact ground to be found.

Even though it was now noon, the vicinity remained as dark as night.

But the timing Qi Chuan awaited had finally arrived.

Boom!

At that moment, another enormous lightning bolt landed on a certain spot on Stone Mountain, causing the rocks there to suddenly explode. A black hole several meters in size emerged, from which a peculiar human-sized lush green Spirit Pine suddenly appeared, slowly ascending.

The main trunk, branches, and roots of the Spirit Pine seemed to be forged from pure silver, with intricate golden lightning patterns covering them, while its pine needles were as green as jade, resembling those of an ordinary pine tree.

It did not emit any mystical aura, yet remained unharmed amidst the terrifying lightning strikes filling the sky, even drawing in strands of Thunder Power from above and below silently.

"Is this the Wood Thunder Pine?"

Seeing this scene, Qi Chuan’s eyes revealed a hint of delight, having waited so long to finally witness its true form.

However, just at this moment, Qi Chuan also sensed a strong aura rapidly approaching from not far away.

"Unable to resist after seeing the Wood Thunder Pine appear?"

A cold gleam flashed in Qi Chuan’s eyes.

He could sense that the aura belonged to a Core Formation True Master.

In fact, two months ago, when Qi Chuan was hiding near Stone Mountain, he had already discovered this unfamiliar Core Formation True Master using his Divine Sense.

Qi Chuan’s Divine Soul was now at the Core Formation Late Stage, enabling him to detect the other party, who had not noticed him in return.

The individual seemed to be here for the Wood Thunder Pine as well, but their information appeared to differ from his, as they chose to observe from another Stone Mountain further away rather than this one.

Ultimately, it was evident that Qi Chuan’s hiding spot was correct and the true hidden location of the Wood Thunder Pine.

However, even so, the anomaly caused by the appearance of the Wood Thunder Pine could not be concealed from a keen observer and was promptly detected by the other party, who hurriedly made their way towards Stone Mountain.

Nevertheless, how could Qi Chuan give the other party a chance to approach the Wood Thunder Pine?

Immediately, Qi Chuan released his Stealth Skill, revealed himself, dashed forward, and grabbed a stack of Tier Three Talismans from his Qiankun Bag.

These were Thunder-lock Talismans, Forbidden Wood Talismans, and other talismans specifically designed to restrain the Wood Thunder Pine.

Although the Wood Thunder Pine was a remarkable Divine Wood, it possessed no combat capability. One only needed to prevent it from escaping and hiding, as it was particularly adept in this area.

"Stop, fellow Daoist!!"

In the instant Qi Chuan revealed himself and dashed out, the Core Formation cultivator rapidly approaching Stone Mountain spotted Qi Chuan and was startled, quickly shouting to try and prevent Qi Chuan from seizing the opportunity.

After all, since obtaining the information, he had been waiting here for two months. Seeing the rumored true form of the Wood Thunder Pine now, how could he give it up?

Meanwhile, he was slightly surprised that he had not noticed Qi Chuan at all during his two-month surveillance in the depths of Thunderfall Canyon, marveling at Qi Chuan’s extraordinary Stealth Skill.

Qi Chuan heard the shout but had no intention of stopping.

He flung the stack of talismans into the air, where they caught fire and transformed into restraining forces, racing towards the Wood Thunder Pine hovering above Stone Mountain.

Feeling the sudden appearance of Qi Chuan and the many restraining forces closing in, the Wood Thunder Pine trembled, seemingly startled. The golden patterns on its body flashed as it attempted to flee.

However, Qi Chuan, who had prepared for a long time, was still quicker than the panicked reaction of the Wood Thunder Pine. Before it could escape, it was ensnared by the restraining forces, struggling violently but becoming tighter and unable to move.

Whoosh!

A flash streaked by, and Qi Chuan appeared beside the immobilized Divine Wood. Not fully at ease, he sent out more talismans, casting numerous restraining spells to completely seal the Wood Thunder Pine before finally placing it into his Qiankun Bag.

As the Wood Thunder Pine entered the Qiankun Bag, the surroundings around Stone Mountain suddenly became much quieter.

Though lightning continued to fall from the sky, it was no different from any other place in the depths of Thunderfall Canyon now.

It seemed the abnormal lightning around Stone Mountain was entirely caused by the Wood Thunder Pine itself.

After acquiring the Wood Thunder Pine, Qi Chuan felt greatly reassured.

As long as the Wood Thunder Pine remained safe, the subsequent situation would be easier to handle.

Qi Chuan lifted his gaze to look ahead.

Whoosh!

A sharp sound broke the air, and not far away, an Escape Light quickly arrived, the light dispersing to reveal a tall elderly man in black robes. His exposed skin bore some black markings, exuding a hint of malevolence, and his eyes were dark as he looked at Qi Chuan, particularly enraged and shocked to see Qi Chuan taking the Wood Thunder Pine away.

On him, Qi Chuan sensed the Spiritual Pressure of a Core Formation Middle Stage cultivator, seemingly strong and formidable.

"Not a Core Formation True Master from Beihua State, probably from Celestial Cold State."

The moment he saw the other party, Qi Chuan had this feeling.

There were noticeable differences in attire, stature, appearance, even aura between people from Beihua State and Celestial Cold State, making it relatively easy to discern.

"Are you a Core Formation True Master from Beihua State? May I know which sect or faction you belong to?"

Though furious, the black-robed elder suppressed his emotions, cupping his hands towards Qi Chuan as he spoke in a deep voice.

"Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect." Qi Chuan replied without much care, cupping his hands in return.

"Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect?" The black-robed elder expressed slight surprise upon hearing this.

Though a native of Celestial Cold State, he had heard of the three Nascent Soul Major Sects in Beihua State, aware of the extraordinary origins of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect.

He did not expect that this dashing young man before him would belong to a Nascent Soul Major Sect, which could prove troublesome.

However, recalling the Wood Thunder Pine, the black-robed elder gritted his teeth and cupped his hands towards Qi Chuan, saying, "Friend from the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, I indeed have a genuine need for the Wood Thunder Pine, and am determined to obtain it. Might I ask if you could yield it to me? I will offer ample rewards in return!"