txolops Chapter 415 Nascent Soul Formation
Chapter 415 Nascent Soul Formation
Chapter 415 Nascent Soul Formation (Part 2)
"This Silver Shark Island is indeed a place where outstanding people and abundant resources converge—" Liu Su murmured to herself, her delicate face filled with undisguised shock and emotion. "In just a few decades, cultivators have successively condensed their Nascent Souls here."
"This Bright Moon Pavilion—I remember there were only a few Core Formation cultivators there, the highest being only in the mid-Core Formation stage, and none of them seemed to have reached the critical point of condensing their Nascent Soul. Could it be—that there is a hidden master in the pavilion, whose cultivation has reached the peak of the Pseudo-Nascent Soul stage?"
She was quite familiar with the nearby Bright Moon Pavilion. Ever since the war in the Inner Star Sea first began to show signs of breaking out, she had relied on her keen intuition and the family's arrangements to take some of the core clansmen and resources and move ahead of time to the relatively stable Silver Shark Island in the outer sea. There, she opened this magic artifact shop, both to make a living and to leave a way out for the family in the outer sea.
With her superb crafting skills and honest business practices, her shop gradually gained fame and began to do business with Mingyue Tower. Some of the exquisite magical artifacts she crafted would be sold through Mingyue Tower's channels, and Mingyue Tower would often order special talisman brushes, magic discs, and other items needed to make high-level talismans from her.
"However—if this person can truly succeed in condensing his Nascent Soul, with a Nascent Soul Ancestor presiding over Bright Moon Tower, its status will surely rise dramatically, making it one of the top forces on Silver Shark Island."
Liu Su's eyes flickered as her mind raced. "My Liu family's weapon-refining techniques are quite unique, and we also have some connections with Mingyue Tower. If we can take this opportunity to deepen our cooperation, or even become affiliated with them and leverage their newly advanced Nascent Soul stage, we could achieve great things, whether it's acquiring rarer weapon-refining materials or expanding our business."
Just as she was pondering how to leverage this opportunity and planning how to get closer to the "newly promoted Nascent Soul" at Mingyue Tower, a sudden change occurred!
Beneath the Bright Moon Pavilion, an immense pillar of light, over ten zhang in diameter, shimmering with brilliant gold and blue hues, intertwined like a dragon, and radiating an indescribable sharpness, suddenly pierced the ground and shot into the sky! The pillar of light moved with unstoppable momentum, ignoring the thick, almost tangible vortex of five-colored spiritual energy above, and slammed into its core area!
"Buzz—!!!"
High in the sky, the massive five-colored spiritual energy vortex that had been slowly rotating and relatively stable suddenly contracted and collapsed violently after being stimulated by this beam of light! The speed of the contraction was astonishing, as if an invisible giant hand had clenched the spiritual energy vortex, which covered dozens of miles, tightly towards the center!
As the vortex of spiritual energy rapidly contracted, the five-colored spiritual energy contained within was frantically compressed, purified, and fused. The colors became deeper and the light became more and more dazzling. Finally, at the center of the vortex, it condensed into a "five-colored light ball" that was so solid it seemed to be a physical entity, emitting terrifying energy fluctuations that made one's soul tremble!
On the surface of the ball of light, five-colored lightning bolts surged and collided wildly like electric snakes, emitting deafening and continuous rumbling sounds, as if thousands of thunderbolts were being conceived and roaring within it!
That was a natural "spiritual energy thunderstorm" generated by the extremely compressed spiritual energy of the five elements during its transformation into a higher energy form!
The oppressive force emanating from the multicolored light cluster increased exponentially as its size decreased and its energy condensed! Like a monstrous tsunami, it spread wildly in all directions from the center of the light cluster!
"Splash!" "Splash!"
Some Qi Refining stage cultivators who were closer didn't even have time to groan before being knocked unconscious by the sudden surge of spiritual pressure. Most of the Foundation Establishment stage cultivators also turned pale, landing on the ground one after another, desperately trying to raise their protective light shields, gritting their teeth and struggling to hold on, their eyes filled with fear.
The Ninth Elder, Blood Fiend, and the cultivator surnamed Yan on the mountain peak had extremely solemn expressions as they stared intently at the five-colored ball of light emanating a destructive aura, their hearts pounding in their throats.
"The final step in shattering the core and forming the nascent soul—the extreme transformation of the five elements' spiritual energy, the initial condensation of the nascent soul's origin!" The cultivator surnamed Yan's voice was hoarse.
"Success or failure—it all hinges on this! But this power—it's far too terrifying! The power of heaven and earth unleashed by the condensation of the five spiritual roots into a nascent soul is truly terrifying?"
"Um?"
On the mountain peak, the Ninth Elder of the Star Palace, who was intently staring at the direction of the Bright Moon Pavilion, suddenly changed his expression, turned his head sharply, and shot his gaze like lightning towards the vast sea area to the right of Silver Shark Island! Almost at the same time, Xue Sha and the cultivator surnamed Yan beside him also seemed to sense something, their expressions darkened at the same time, and they both looked in the same direction.
Dozens of miles away, where the sea meets the sky, the once calm sea suddenly surged with towering waves, and a large swath of thick, dark green, eerie clouds rolled in like galloping horses, obscuring half the sky!
Within the demonic clouds, several powerful and unrestrained auras of transformed demon cultivators, like torches in the night, soared into the sky without restraint, carrying undisguised malice and killing intent, heading straight for Silver Shark Island, or more precisely, straight for the conspicuous five-colored ball of light above Bright Moon Tower!
"This Nascent Soul celestial phenomenon is too commotiony, and it has indeed attracted these beasts!" The Ninth Elder frowned, his eyes flashing rapidly, and his voice was solemn with a hint of annoyance.
He had hoped that this strange formation of the Five Elemental Roots would end quickly, reducing the variables regardless of success or failure, but he did not expect the demon race to react so quickly and clearly come prepared.
He took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over Xue Sha and the Yan-surnamed cultivator beside him, and said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoists, regardless of the identity of this Nascent Soul cultivator, he is currently triggering the Nascent Soul celestial phenomenon of our human race, meaning he is a cultivator of our human race! We must not allow the demon race to take advantage of his weakest and most crucial moment to destroy him, otherwise not only will this person's cultivation path be ruined, but our human race will also lose a powerful combatant!"
Blood Fiend's crimson hair flew wildly, and his body surged with a bloodthirsty aura like a burning flame. He licked his lips, a violent killing intent flashing in his eyes, and sneered, "Just what I wanted! I've been wanting to meet that giant whale barbarian again for a long time! Today is the perfect opportunity to stretch my muscles!"
The cultivator surnamed Yan remained expressionless, but a chilling glint flashed deep within his eyes.
The three instantly reached a consensus and, without further hesitation, their figures blurred into three streaks of different colors, tearing through the air and rushing away to meet the rolling dark green demonic clouds!
In just a few breaths, the two sides met head-on in the air and sea about twenty miles from Silver Shark Island!
When the four figures that emerged from the dark green demonic cloud were clearly seen, the Ninth Elder, Blood Fiend, and the cultivator surnamed Yan, even though they were mentally prepared, couldn't help but change their expressions and feel a sudden sinking feeling in their hearts.
Four demon cultivators who have transformed into human form!
Besides the two familiar opponents who had previously put immense pressure on them—the powerful "Deep Sea Giant Whale" clan member Whale King, who was over ten feet tall, had black markings all over his face, was as fat as a mountain, and whose aura had reached the mid-stage of transformation, and the transformed demonic bird of the Fire Owl clan, who wore dark blue feather robes, had a cold face, and sharp eyes like knives—there were two more!
One of them was a short, stout, dark-skinned man with ink-like spots on his face, wearing crimson armor, exuding a sinister aura, who was currently scanning Silver Shark Island with a venomous gaze.
Although the Ninth Elder and Blood Fiend did not directly fight him, judging from the demonic aura emanating from him—which was of the same origin as the level-seven giant octopus that attacked Silver Shark Island ten years ago—this person was most likely the transformed ancestor of the giant octopus clan, and probably the one who had been secretly lurking ten years ago.
The one that's waiting for an opportunity to launch a sneak attack!
Only now did they realize that behind that seemingly "failed" beast tide, there were actually three demon cultivators in human form!
If it weren't for some unknown unforeseen event that caused the demon race to retreat, Silver Shark Island would probably have already fallen.
The other was a tall, thin man in a gray robe, with a pale face, deep-set eyes, and an aura of coldness and dampness emanating from him. Judging from his facial features and the faint demonic aura he exuded, he was clearly a humanoid form of some kind of bird.
Four demon cultivators in human form arrived together, including a Whale King at the mid-stage of transformation! The human side, on the other hand, only had three early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. In terms of both numbers and top-tier combat power, they were at a disadvantage!
"This is troublesome—" The Ninth Elder felt a chill in his heart, but his face remained calm. He quickly transmitted his voice to Xue Sha and the cultivator surnamed Yan, "That Whale King, who is in the mid-stage of the Transformation Realm, possesses immense strength and powerful demonic magic. I'm afraid Fellow Daoist Yan will need to exert all his strength to barely restrain him. Fellow Daoist Xue Sha and I need to each hold off one of them. As for the last Transformation Realm cultivator—"
He paused, his tone heavy: "We can only pin our hopes on the protective array of Silver Shark Island, and on the other Core Formation cultivators on the island relying on the array to fight desperately and buy us time. We can only hope that the fellow cultivator who is currently forming his Nascent Soul can complete his seclusion as soon as possible, at which time our chances of success may be turned around."
"Well, that's all we can do for now." The cultivator surnamed Yan replied briefly, his gaze already locked on the Whale Power King, whose demonic aura was the strongest. He slightly raised his withered hand, and a faint gray light flowed in his palm.
Blood Fiend gave a heavy "hmm," his eyes blazing with fighting spirit as he stared intently at the Gale Falcon, as if selecting its prey.
However, the four demon cultivators opposite were clearly prepared, with a clear objective and division of labor, giving the three human Nascent Soul cultivators no chance to calmly arrange and assign opponents!
"Let's do it!"
Then, the Whale King let out a deep, thunderous roar that shook the surrounding area!
His massive body surged forward, ignoring the three elders blocking his way. Instead, he transformed into a thick, dark green demonic light, carrying an overwhelming momentum, and charged wildly towards the interior of Silver Shark Island and the location of Bright Moon Tower! His target was none other than Luo Ming, who was condensing his Nascent Soul and was completely unprepared!
"Stop him!" The Ninth Elder was shocked and shouted sharply. He, along with Xue Sha and the Yan-surnamed cultivator, attacked at the same time. Several sharp beams of magical treasure light and divine power shot towards Whale Power King in an attempt to stop him.
"Hehe, your opponent is us!"
However, the Fire Owl, the patriarch of the Giant Octopus Clan, and that tall and thin flying demon cultivator also moved at almost the same time that the Whale Power King set off!
The three moved like lightning, instantly scattering to meet the Ninth Elder, Blood Fiend, and the cultivator surnamed Yan. They unleashed a variety of innate supernatural abilities and demonic treasures, their demonic energy soaring into the sky, firmly binding the three and not giving them any chance to escape and intercept the Whale Power King!
"Boom! Boom boom boom!!!"
High in the sky, the two sides instantly clashed! The violent collision of energy, the clash of magical artifacts, and the explosion of supernatural powers were like thunderclaps from the heavens, continuous and unending, shaking the sea below and causing huge waves to surge. Countless buildings on Silver Shark Island trembled and flashed with spiritual light.
The aftershocks of the battle transformed into visible, colorful ripples that spread wildly in all directions, causing clouds to collapse and the air to distort wherever they passed.