Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

My junior brother has a secret curse on him that can pinpoint the location of the killer.

I earnestly invite the two of you to accompany me to the area around White Crane Mountain to investigate and pursue the killer.

Once the task is complete, Yuanhe Mountain is willing to offer a portion of the profits from Cyan Cloud Immortal City to thank everyone.”

His words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the minds of the other two.

Daoist Master Zhengyang instantly analyzed many things. He exchanged a glance with Fire Cloud Zhenren and solemnly said:

“The Three Sects are like branches of the same tree, inseparable from the duty.

I will report back to the sect and return quickly.”

If the enemy can ambush the cultivators of Yuanhe Mountain, they certainly can ambush Golden Spirit Sect; they just happened to choose Yuanhe Mountain this time.

Previously, we couldn’t find the enemy’s whereabouts. If we can locate them, we must forever eliminate future threats!

Fire Cloud Zhenren’s face twisted with ferocity, asking:

“Could it be the same enemy who ambushed my junior brother Qingxu?”

According to the intelligence gathered from various sides, within the depths of the Western Continent, there is only one late-stage Golden Core demon cultivator, and two early-stage Golden Core demon cultivators.

The demon cultivator was severely injured and has completely disappeared.

Only the demon cultivator remains, moving secretly and causing chaos.

Master Beichen shook his head, saying:

“I can’t draw a conclusion, so our first destination is the site where my junior brother was attacked. We can analyze the enemy’s methods from the battlefield’s remains.”

Fire Cloud Zhenren’s eyes glinted coldly, “Can you ensure that we can track the enemy, and will they realize they’ve been targeted?”

Master Beichen nodded with assurance, saying:

“This secret curse acts on the spirit soul and is extremely secretive. Unless someone is at the Nascent Soul level, the chances of discovery are minimal.”

The secret curse was obtained by the second-generation founder of Yuanhe Mountain during an exploration of some ruins, remnants of a Nascent Soul grand sect lost in the mists of time.

Fire Cloud Zhenren nodded solemnly, “Once I return, I will bring all of Luofeng Valley’s Golden Core battle power.

This time, we must achieve complete victory in one stroke, or else we will face endless reprisals from the enemy.

Fellow Daoists, what do you think?”

Master Beichen’s voice was cold and grim as he grit his teeth, saying:

“Yuanhe Mountain also has a piece of secret treasure armor that, when activated, has the defense of a late-stage Golden Core demon beast.

I’m willing to risk my life to hold off the enemy, so fellow Daoists can attack without worry.”

The secret treasure’s refining technique is special, and its materials are rare, but it is severely worn.

If it experiences intense battle again, it is likely to be completely destroyed.

But if this isn’t done, these allies may not fight with all their might.

He also worried that the enemy had ulterior motives against Yuanhe Mountain and might have other follow-up plans.

If the enemy isn’t completely killed, Yuanhe Mountain will face a difficult future.

Currently, Yuanhe Mountain cannot withstand any surprises; he has little life left, and if he cannot protect the foundation laid by the founders, the legacy will be severed.

Daoist Master Zhengyang pondered, saying:

“Since both fellow Daoists are intent on eliminating the bandits, Golden Spirit Sect is willing to accompany you.

My junior brother and I, along with the Earth Dragon Beast, will join the battle.”

“Good!”

Master Beichen said fiercely, “I will also bring our sect’s Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast.”

At this moment, in Luohun Valley in Wulong Ridge, six thousand miles northwest of Yuanhe Mountain, black winds howled, revealing a Cyan Flood Dragon.

Having devoured a sixth-layer Golden Core Body Cultivator, it felt highly nourished.

…

The bright moon shone between the pines, as the Cyan Flood Dragon coiled upon the stones, its large mouth moving, strands of moonlight coalescing into threads and entering its throat.

The black demon core occasionally pulsated, bathing in the moonlight.

Suddenly, the Cyan Flood Dragon felt a sudden panic, sensing strands of danger approaching.

It immediately released its divine sense, and its expression changed drastically; enemies of Golden Core level surrounded it from all sides.

“It discovered us, charge!”

Master Beichen’s body swelled several times, and he simultaneously activated his secret treasure, the golden armor enveloping his entire body like a celestial soldier descending to earth.

He activated the secret technique, covering a distance of a few miles in an instant.

He must give his all to hold off the enemy and buy time for the other allies.

A mass of fire clouds lit up the night sky as Fire Cloud Zhenren led his junior brother into battle.

The Profound Yellow Tower emitted countless auspicious threads, enveloping Daoist Master Zhengyang and Master Yuxiao in yellow treasure light.

Under Master Yuxiao’s control, the Flame Light Banner also unfurled, filling the skies with fire clouds.

Several Golden Core Stage Spiritual Beasts moved from underground to the edge of the scene, preventing the enemy from escaping using earth escape.

That night, the Cyan Flood Dragon’s roar echoed through the mountains, with thunderous booms lasting half the night.

Demon beasts for dozens of miles around were scared away by the overwhelming momentum, fleeing under the moonlight.

Like a raging river, the great fire engulfed the dense forest, burning it down, while the mountains collapsed, turning Wulong Ridge into a crimson lava crater.

…

Yuanhe Mountain, Purple Cloud Hall.

The divided scale, tendons, bones, demon core, essence blood, and other parts of the Cyan Flood Dragon were neatly displayed in the great hall.

Several Daoist Masters bore significant injuries but all wore expressions of ecstatic joy.

The enemy was a ninth-layer Golden Core demon cultivator, undeniably strong, but with the coordinated efforts of eight Golden Core Stage cultivators, he ultimately met his end in hatred.

Master Beichen stood up, smiling:

“Haha, today, our great revenge is dealt, and I must thank all fellow Daoists for risking their lives to assist me.

Including the demon core, you may each take three and a half parts, and the remaining three parts will go to Yuanhe Mountain. How about it?”

Fire Cloud Zhenren nodded:

“I agree. If Fellow Daoist hadn’t risked his life to hold off the Cyan Flood Dragon, it would’ve escaped.

If that had happened, none of us would have had peace.”

The demon cultivator’s strength exceeded everyone’s expectations. If the enemy had taken that last step, the Western Continent would’ve faced complete upheaval.

This realization left all the Daoist Masters deeply relieved.

Daoist Master Zhengyang concurred:

“Golden Spirit Sect agrees with this distribution plan.”

During the battle, Master Beichen repeatedly used his body to block attacks for his allies, and Master Yuxiao also benefited from his aid.

Master Beichen clasped his hands:

“Very well, Fire Cloud Zhenren can keep the demon core, and when the traveling merchant flying ships from the Middle Continent arrive, we can trade together.

Concerning the other materials, please feel free to choose first.”

His mood improved significantly, with the major threat removed. Now he could turn his attention to clearing the subordinate forces.

Arriving at White Stone Mountain, he found that many families had cultivated people gone, leaving only mortals behind.

For him, such a situation appearing within Yuanhe Mountain’s jurisdiction was an utter humiliation.

…

The next day, news of the ninth-layer Golden Core demon cultivator being slain was released by the Three Sects, causing an uproar.

The loose cultivators once again felt the might of the Three Sects, and those who had thought of using demon cultivator methods to establish a foundation or ascend to the Chao Origin Stage had such thoughts extinguished.

They warned themselves internally that unless absolutely necessary, they should never take such measures.

Deep underground in a desolate low mountain, Chen Sheng laughed wildly:

“Haha, with the Cyan Flood Dragon slain, doesn’t that mean I am the only one in the Celestial Demon Alliance with Golden Core cultivation?”

He could now accept all the resources left by the Cyan Flood Dragon to aid his cultivation.

Wu Long bowed deeply, “Congratulations, Daoist Master!”

Chen Sheng’s expression turned somber, saying:

“Pass my order, all hidden forces of the Celestial Demon Alliance, swiftly gather at the Ten Thousand Mountains.”

When the Cyan Flood Dragon killed Nanshan Zhenren, it exposed certain families, and now the Three Sects, with their hands free, would undoubtedly focus on investigating.

“As you command!”

…

Five days later.

In the Grotto Mansion on Ningcui Cliff, Ge Ying looked at several disciples, excitedly speaking:

“I never imagined that the things I dreamed of could become reality, excellent, excellent!”

She felt no longer burdened, believing that even if she left the mortal world now, she could do so with a smile.

Ji An smiled, saying:

“Senior Brother, Senior Sister, congratulations!”

Both had secluded themselves and achieved Merit Perfection, successfully breaking through to the Chao Origin Stage.

For the sect, there were now two more cultivators with the potential to reach Golden Core stage.

Now, the lineage of Ningcui Cliff simultaneously possessed two Chao Origin Stage cultivators, an event of great significance within the sect.

“Haha, finally catching up with junior brother’s footsteps.”

Liu Yu felt a sense of pride and Ge Luoying nodded in agreement.

Ji An chuckled twice, changing the subject:

“During the days you were in seclusion, several major events occurred in the Western Continent.

Nanshan Zhenren from Yuanhe Mountain fell, killed by a ninth-layer Golden Core demon cultivator, the Cyan Flood Dragon.

Then this Cyan Flood Dragon was found out and slain by several sects united together.

It’s said that this demon cultivator was the one who attacked Master Qingxu of Luofeng Valley and was also behind the events of the Canglan Secret Realm.”

Liu Yu was astonished, feeling as if the world had changed in just a few days.