Eternal Life: Hundredfold Rewards

Chapter 421 - 242: Core Formation Strength? An Instant Slash by a Sword Gang

As the voice of Qingyun True Monarch resonated, the hall immediately fell silent, every person present wearing a solemn expression.

The demon insect tide had been hanging over everyone’s head as a disaster, forcing all those years of preparations to enhance their strength as much as possible.

Just days ago, when Qingyun True Monarch returned to the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, he brought news that the ancient seal beneath the Demon Insect Nest would completely loosen in a month.

In other words, the demon insect tide would fully erupt in a month’s time.

It was known that in past demon insect tides, there had been incidents where Core Formation True Masters had fallen.

All True Masters harbored a trace of worry in their hearts, taking this matter with utmost seriousness.

Subsequently, Qingyun True Monarch slowly laid out the plans for the upcoming month.

The Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect would leave only one or two Core Formation True Masters to guard the mountain, while all other Core Formation True Masters, including Qingyun True Monarch himself, would personally head to the regions near the Demon Insect Nest to resist the tide.

Based on past experiences, the eruption of the demon insect tide would last from one to three years.

During this period, the Core Formation True Masters guarding the mountain would rotate regularly, allowing all True Masters an opportunity to rest.

Beyond the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, in Beihua State, Cangjian Pavilion, Yin Yang Mansion — these two Nascent Soul Major Sects, and all other Core Formation and Foundation Establishment influences in the state, would do their utmost to send living forces to combat the demon insect tide.

Moreover, the Celestial Cold State and Celestial Desert State, which are adjacent to the Demon Insect Nest, would be in situations similar to Beihua State.

Hence, this was a grand war against the demon insect tide.

Qingyun True Monarch commanded that all True Masters must exert their utmost strength to combat the demon insect tide while ensuring their safety, forbidding any deceitful conduct under penalty of severe punishment if discovered.

In the hall, all True Masters, including Qi Chuan, naturally nodded in acknowledgment.

Afterward, Qingyun True Monarch spoke further on the details of the demon insect tide, and then Sect Leader Zhao Ming added some information before finally dismissing everyone.

As Qi Chuan and the others left the Myriad Flowers Hall, a bombshell of a message was disseminated from the top of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect to every disciple below.

Upon hearing about the demon insect tide, all disciples turned pale.

Some were vaguely aware of the issue, but unaware of the exact eruption timing or the sect’s detailed arrangements.

Another part was completely clueless and had merely been improving their strength as much as possible, influenced by the intangible shift in the sect’s atmosphere over the years.

Upon learning the details this time, they were all immensely shocked and somewhat panicked.

However, the swift implementation of high-level orders promptly calmed this panic, rapidly preparing the entire sect for the impending demon insect tide in a month.

During this month, Qi Chuan continuously practiced alchemy, striving to elevate his alchemy skill to the tier of a Tier Three Upper Grade Alchemist as soon as possible.

Following this, he would be able to refine the Tier Three Upper Grade Elixir from Celestial Pill Elder’s legacy, meant to enhance Core Formation Late Stage cultivation.

During this time, Qi Chuan also approached Zhao Ming to exchange for a few Tier Three Upper Grade Elixirs that assisted Core Formation Late Stage cultivation as a temporary measure.

The reason he only acquired a few was due to the scarcity of such elixirs within the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, so even Zhao Ming could not exchange more for Qi Chuan.

However, Zhao Ming assured that should the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect’s treasure vault occasionally receive elixirs, and if they included those aiding Core Formation Late Stage cultivation, he would ensure most of them went to Qi Chuan, even if it meant less for himself and Qu Xuanlei.

In the blink of an eye, a month passed.

During this month, Qi Chuan’s mana and divine soul both saw some enhancement.

However, the greatest improvement came from his most diligent pursuit lately — his alchemy skill.

Yet despite the substantial improvement, he still couldn’t break through to a Tier Three Upper Grade Alchemist within a month.

Thus, Qi Chuan had to practice alchemy while resisting the demon insect tide, seeking his breakthrough amidst the struggle.

The news of the full eruption of the demon insect tide eventually reached the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect.

The first Core Formation True Master chosen by Qingyun True Monarch to station at the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect was Zhao Ming.

Considering the early period of the demon insect tide’s eruption was prone to unexpected changes, Zhao Ming, being the sect leader, had the greatest capacity for managing the sect, dealing with sudden changes, and exerting authority over the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect’s members.

Choosing Zhao Ming was therefore highly reasonable.

Once the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect got on track under Zhao Ming’s leadership, it could later be entrusted to other Core Formation True Masters for stability.

Hence, Qi Chuan and many other Core Formation True Masters, along with almost half of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect’s healthy forces, set out under the leadership of Qingyun True Monarch to the frontline of the demon insect tide.

Simultaneously, all over Beihua State, Cangjian Pavilion, Yin Yang Mansion, and numerous competent forces, much like the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, dispatched their main forces to engage in the demon insect tide.

Celestial Cold State and Celestial Desert State followed suit.

Beihua State, Northwest Border, region of the Demon Insect Nest.

This was a piece of black earth, with scant soil, its surface comprised of black rock, from which strands of demonic qi rose, polluting the spiritual qi of the heavens and earth.