The Confucian and Taoist Sages of Mortal Cultivation

Chapter 130 Finally Obtaining the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo

"Fellow Daoist Yang." Deputy Island Master Kan was still heartbroken over the deaths of his Daoist partner and disciple, but he forced himself to speak to Yang Qingyuan, "Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist."

"If it weren't for Fellow Daoist Yang's presence, I'm afraid I would have perished here as well."

"If Fellow Daoist Yang ever needs my help in the future, you are welcome to come to Kui Xing Island to find me. I will do my best to assist you."

"I will give this ancient treasure, the Lightning-Absorbing Stone, to you as a reward for saving my life."

After saying that, she handed the angular stone to Yang Qingyuan.

Yang Qingyuan had been wanting to use the lightning-absorbing stone to collect the Water-based Divine Lightning, so he didn't refuse and replied, "Thank you for the treasure, fellow Daoist. It's just a pity that my strength is limited and I can't guarantee Fellow Daoist Yuan's safety."

This Blood Demon's remains are indeed formidable. If it weren't for the Cang Yuan Tu's support of the Righteous Qi, Yang Qingyuan would most likely have been worn down and died in the sea of ​​blood.

At this moment, Vice Island Lord Kan was overwhelmed with grief and did not want to stay there. He immediately bowed and left the main hall.

Yang Qingyuan then looked around the hall and saw two objects glittering in the corner, so he urged the black dragon to approach them.

In the corner of the hall, a square cauldron of flames and a black alchemy furnace engraved with Bagua patterns were lying in a pool of shallow blood.

These two ancient treasures were the same treasures that were on the two jade platforms that were previously used as array eyes. They were washed into a corner by the blood because they were affected by the great battle.

Now that the seawater of the Blood Sea has been taken away by the Cangyuan Diagram, these two ancient treasures have reappeared.

"These are the ancient treasures, the Crimson Flame Cauldron and the Eight Trigrams Furnace." The Duan family patriarch, seeing that the two treasures were still intact despite being corroded by blood, couldn't help but praise, "Truly worthy of being famous ancient treasures."

"Legend has it that the Crimson Flame Cauldron can withstand the infant fire of a Nascent Soul cultivator. It is a top-grade weapon-refining cauldron. Many powerful ancient treasures, such as the Heavenly Spear, the Six-Line Copper Coin, and the Five Elements Ring, all originated from the Crimson Flame Cauldron."

"And this Bagua Furnace is also a rare ancient treasure, which is said to increase the success rate of elixirs."

"Unfortunately, I don't know anything about alchemy or weapon crafting, so I took the thunder hammer from the third jade platform earlier."

"The slaying of the Blood Demon's remains just now was entirely thanks to Fellow Daoist Yang's efforts; I dare not take credit for it."

"Fellow Daoist Yang, you may take these ancient treasures, the Crimson Flame Cauldron and the Eight Trigrams Furnace."

Yang Qingyuan's previous weapon-refining furnace and alchemy furnace were destroyed by the Qingyang Demon Fire. He needs a new alchemy furnace and weapon-refining furnace to refine the "Xuanhua Pill", "Haoyuan Pill" and his natal magic weapon.

Thinking of this, he flicked his sleeve and put the two ancient treasures into his storage bag.

At the same time, Xue Chanzi unleashed the Asura Blood Cloud, absorbing the remaining blood from the surrounding area.

This blood is a great tonic for cultivating the "Blood Spirit Great Technique," not only enhancing the power of supernatural abilities but also improving cultivation level.

After Yang Qingyuan released his divine sense to confirm that nothing had been left behind, he entered the passageway with the Duan family patriarch and Xue Chanzi, heading towards the outside. Along the way, he used the newly acquired ancient treasure, the Thunder Absorbing Stone, to absorb all the remaining Water-based Divine Thunder in the passageway.

As soon as they arrived at the palace gate, the Duan family patriarch saw Duan Lang, who had been waiting for a long time.

"Ancestor!" Upon seeing the Duan family patriarch return safely, Duan Lang burst into tears of joy, crying out, "Ancestor, you've finally come back!"

"Over the years, our Duan family has been surrounded by wolves. My grandson lives in constant fear and hasn't had a good night's sleep in a long time."

The Duan family patriarch, having successfully escaped, was all smiles. He patted Duan Lang on the shoulder and said, "Thanks to you for inviting Fellow Daoist Yang, I was able to return safely."

"After we return, you will take over as the clan leader."

"Also, give that Thunder Bamboo to Fellow Daoist Yang as soon as possible."

Duan Lang nodded repeatedly and said, "Now that the Ancestor has escaped, I suppose the Soul Lamp in my brother's hand has also returned to normal."

"It won't be long before they return to Drywood Island with the treasures of their tribe."

"When the time comes, your grandson will definitely deliver the Thunder Bamboo to Senior Yang's cave."

Upon hearing this, Yang Qingyuan told the Duan family grandfather and grandson his address in Tianxing City, and then said, "I still need to go to the vicinity of Leiyuan to collect more Water Gang Divine Thunder, so I won't see you off any further."

"Very well." The Duan family patriarch bowed and replied, "Then I will not trouble Fellow Daoist Yang any further."

"However, I have a request, and I hope Fellow Daoist Yang will grant it."

"Oh?" Yang Qingyuan asked upon hearing this, "What is it about?"

The Duan family patriarch revealed a mysterious smile and explained, "Please, Fellow Daoist Yang, do not tell anyone else about my escape."

"I haven't shown my face for two years. I imagine my old enemies are already impatient to swallow up Drywood Island."

"I'll take this opportunity to teach them a lesson."

Upon hearing this, Yang Qingyuan replied, "Please rest assured, Fellow Daoist Duan, I will be going into seclusion soon and will have no time to concern myself with such trivial matters."

The Duan family patriarch was overjoyed, and then left the water mansion with his grandson, heading towards the sea.

Yang Qingyuan also left the main hall and entered the Thunder Abyss, using the Thunder-Absorbing Stone to absorb the remaining Water-罡 Divine Thunder in the abyss, while using the medicinal power of the Thunder-Transforming Marrow Cleansing Ointment to temper his physical body.

As the days went by, the water-based divine lightning in the abyss became increasingly thin.

Because the formation of the Water Palace was severely damaged, it was impossible to generate new divine lightning.

Yang Qingyuan originally intended to use his expertise in array formations to repair this ancient lightning-attribute array.

However, the materials needed to set up the formation are rare and precious items that are almost extinct in the Chaotic Star Sea, and cannot be collected in a short period of time.

During this time, the effects of the Hualei ointment on his body completely dissipated, and the blue thunder patterns on his body also disappeared.

Yang Qingyuan could only exert all his power to use the lightning-absorbing stone to collect as much water-based divine lightning as possible.

Seven days and seven nights later, the Water Palace's grand formation completely collapsed, and the Water Divine Thunder in the abyss also disintegrated.

The lightning-absorbing stone was also filled with 70% of the water-based divine lightning.

Yang Qingyuan did not notice any obvious changes in his physique, which he found somewhat regrettable, but there was nothing he could do. He could only ride the black dragon and leave the place.

A month later, he successfully returned to his cave on the thirty-sixth floor of the sacred mountain in Tianxing City and began to process the various medicinal herbs and demon cores in his possession, as well as to refine the Xuanhua Pill and Haoyuan Pill.

Six months later, at dawn, in the alchemy room of the cave.

Yang Qingyuan sat cross-legged on the futon, staring intently at a black stove in front of him.

The furnace was about ten feet tall, with blue flames burning at the bottom.

Just then, a rich medicinal aroma wafted from the stove, refreshing and delightful.

Yang Qingyuan smelled the fragrance of the medicine, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he formed a hand seal, casting a silver-white magic spell towards the furnace.

The furnace lid then opened a crack, from which five colorful pills flew out.

Yang Qingyuan raised his hand, took the pills into his palm, and examined them closely. He saw that each pill was very plump and without any flaws. He chuckled and said, "It's only the first time you've opened the furnace to refine the Xuanhua Pill, and you've already succeeded. It seems that this ancient treasure Bagua Furnace can indeed improve the pill-making rate."

Just then, Xue Chanzi stood outside the door and announced, "The Duan family patriarch has come to see me with the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo."

Upon hearing that the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo had arrived, Yang Qingyuan was overjoyed. He immediately put away the pills, extinguished the Azure Sun Demonic Fire, and headed straight for the reception hall of his cave dwelling.