Cultivation System: Stronger with Age-Chapter 77 - 61: Aurora Shining Heaven Unleashes Divine Might, Cutting Down Three Layers with Irresistible Force_2

The two men dragged back to the ground, terrified, frantically attacked the Black Demon Vines coiling towards their abdomens and chests with their sharp Black Tiger Shattering Golden Claws. However, Lin Xuankong was now at the Third Layer, nearing mid-grade. The Demon Vines he wielded had long surpassed those Gu Beicheng had once easily severed.

These Black Demon Vines were now incredibly tough, their entangling power terrifying. Even Zhao Dalong could only suppress the vines’ spread with a measure of ease, while Qian Han, at the early stage of the Third Layer, had to exert all his strength just to barely slow their advance...

CRACKLE... CRACKLE... CRACKLE...

The two blind men suddenly heard it again—the sound of lightning that had just slain Steward Zhang Yihu. That death-knell sound of lightning rang out once more!

Zhao Dalong’s expression changed drastically. His left hand, wielding the Black Tiger Shattering Golden Claw, suppressed the Demon Vines. Simultaneously, his right hand swung the Profound Iron Scale Whip with all his might, attempting to block the Conical Hat Guest’s approach. Meanwhile, Qian Han, his face already ulcerated by the Aurora Heaven-Brightening Technique, contorted into an ugly and bizarre expression of despair. He pushed his Qi Blood to its absolute limit, desperately trying to shield his entire body.

One breath later, his Qi Blood completely depleted by the Divine Thunder, Qian Han’s body stiffened and collapsed to one side.

The moment his Qi Blood was exhausted, every organ, every inch of skin and flesh in his body, turned to charcoal under the ravages of the terrifying Divine Thunder. Even his bodily waste was not spared.

Zhao Dalong, pinned in place by the Twin Vine Demon Pearl, frantically swung his Profound Iron Scale Whip. Countless stone slabs on the ground shattered and flew in all directions, reducing the area around him to ruins.

However, though Zhao Dalong’s whip technique seemed overwhelmingly powerful, his voice betrayed panic and disbelief, "Steward Qian? Qian Han? Say something!"

The only answer was the sound of something dry shattering as it hit the ground.

Zhao Dalong swallowed hard. He could hardly believe what he had heard. In the span of two breaths, two Third-Layer Stewards had perished? Vice Hall Master Li claimed the Conical Hat Guest had Second-Layer Cultivation? Damn his Second-Layer Cultivation! Even if it were Third-Layer Perfection, they couldn’t have killed two Third-Layer cultivators so swiftly. Unless it was a Fourth-Layer Martial Cultivator with formidable Martial Skills! Could the Conical Hat Guest actually be a Fourth-Layer Martial Cultivator? Those damned Stewards who investigated the scene swore that the force the Conical Hat Guest used to break the wall was undoubtedly Second Layer! Damn it, they’ve gotten me killed!

Zhao Dalong frantically swung the Profound Iron White Whip in his right hand, trying to keep the Conical Hat Guest at bay. But he soon realized that the deathly CRACKLE...CRACKLE...CRACKLE... of thunder was growing louder again.

Zhao Dalong’s expression froze.

He suddenly flicked the Profound Iron Soft Whip in his hand. Instantly, the white Forehead Scales composing the Profound Iron Scale Whip mobilized, enveloping his arms and torso, leaving only his legs and head exposed. This Profound Iron Whip truly lived up to its reputation as one of the renowned Exorcism Treasures of the Black Tiger Gang’s Hill City Hall. It was both offensive and defensive, even surpassing Ma Jiang’s Wandering Dragon Exorcism Hand in power.

Yet, even with his torso protected by the Exorcism Equipment, Zhao Dalong’s heart remained heavy. He knew very well that if his eyes hadn’t been blinded by the Conical Hat Guest’s despicable Abnormal Technique, he could have used such powerful protection to evade the attacks. Now, blinded and panicked, how could he possibly mount a comprehensive defense?

Gritting his teeth, he suddenly reached into his waist pouch and clutched a black jade stone in his left hand.

"Conical Hat Guest, this Black Soul Wondrous Jade in my hand is comparable in value to a full set of Exorcism Armor and the Twin Vine Demon Pearl. Even the Royal Family of the Great Xia Dynasty greatly values this jade! If you spare me, this invaluable Black Soul Wondrous Jade will be yours. Otherwise, I will immediately destroy this jade that countless Martial Cultivators covet!"

After speaking, he listened intently, only to realize with horror that the CRACKLE...CRACKLE... of thunder was drawing nearer.

"Damn it! I am the son of Hall Master Zhao Renxiong of the Hill City Branch! You can’t kill me!" Zhao Dalong roared, his face twitching uncontrollably.

The CRACKLE...CRACKLE...CRACKLE... sound was already behind him.

Zhao Dalong clenched his jaw, channeling all his strength into his left hand, intending to crush the jade stone...

Just then, he suddenly felt his left arm go rigid, as if ensnared by something that spread with incredible speed. It even bound his fingers tightly, making it impossible to exert any force. That strange substance spread many times faster than the Demon Vines!

In the next moment, Zhao Dalong felt an excruciating burning sensation engulf his entire body.

Two breaths later, his Qi Blood exhausted and his body reduced to charcoal, Zhao Dalong collapsed.

Lin Xuankong stood to one side, gazing coldly at Zhao Dalong’s corpse. This Zhao Dalong nearly killed Ma Jiang yesterday... So what if he’s the Hall Master’s son? Can one life be worth ten?

Averting his gaze, he accepted the black jade stone that the Manluo Demon Grass coiled over to him. The Black Soul Wondrous Jade... is it really that precious?

In the corner of the hall, the blind Zhang Wu heard the voice, and his ulcerated face contorted violently. Though gravely injured, he could hardly believe it. The two strongest Stewards of the Black Tiger Gang, along with Hall Master Zhao’s son, Zhao Dalong, had all perished at the hands of the Conical Hat Guest in mere moments!

They had died without any chance to fight back! Died like three insignificant ants! Died just like those ordinary people he himself had casually crushed to death!

The footsteps of the Conical Hat Guest drew nearer.

Overwhelmed by extreme fear, Zhang Wu began to descend into madness. "You’re doomed! You’re doomed! Zhao Dalong’s father is the Hall Master of the Hill City Branch! For killing Zhao Dalong, you’ll never escape the Black Tiger Gang’s Dark Tiger Pursuit Order! Conical Hat Guest, you’re fucking doomed!"

"Oh?" Lin Xuankong frowned, looking at the terrified and frenzied Zhang Wu. Memories of past events surfaced in his mind.

CRACKLE...CRACKLE...

Zhang Wu’s body stiffened and was instantly reduced to a piece of charcoal.

Lin Xuankong, clutching that jade bottle, walked towards the back of the hall.

He was somewhat surprised. He had thought that two Early Stage cultivators and one Mid-grade Third Layer cultivator would put up a much stronger fight, at least enough to force him to use the Soul-Extinction Celestial Thunder Divine Technique... However, the Divine Thunder Illusion Technique, fueled by twenty-four Divine Thunder Roots, had an overwhelmingly lethal effect on Martial Cultivators, far exceeding his prior expectations! The strongest among the three, Zhao Dalong, had only managed to resist for two breaths! The Soul-Extinction Celestial Thunder Divine Technique, powerful but with high energy consumption, never even had a chance to be used! However, the Aurora Heaven-Brightening Technique, an auxiliary Combat Skill that caused instant blindness and desiccation of the eyes, had proven to be incredibly effective. He was extremely satisfied with this result!

Moments later, Lin Xuankong finished dealing with the Black Tiger Gang members who had been aiding Zhang Residence. He then collected all the silver and medicinal materials from the estate. Finally, standing in the center of the hall, he activated the Divine Thunder Illusion Technique and slammed his palm fiercely onto the ground.

CRACKLE...CRACKLE...CRACKLE...CRACKLE...CRACKLE...CRACKLE...

Countless bolts of lightning shot out in all directions. The sandalwood tables and chairs, along with the wooden beams and pillars, instantly burst into flames. Metal objects melted into pools of boiling liquid that flowed everywhere.

After a few breaths, the ornately decorated main hall of Zhang Residence had transformed into a molten wasteland. Raging fires erupted in every corner of the Zhang Residence. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Lin Xuankong leaped out, vanishing into the nearby streets and alleys.

The Divine Thunder Illusion Technique truly was a superb Thunder Technique for arson and demolition, and even better as a Martial Dao method for erasing all traces of a battle!

「Half a Cup of Tea Time later,」

Lin Xuankong was already seated in the outer room of his wooden building.

Lii Xiaolan lit an oil lamp and joined him in sorting through the considerable haul from tonight’s raid.

"This huge pile of silver and Gold Sycees... it must be at least ten thousand taels of silver!" Lii Xiaolan exclaimed, joyfully tallying their gains.

Lin Xuankong replied, "We had to gather everything hastily to avoid encountering a large number of Black Tiger Gang experts coming as reinforcements, so I didn’t have time to count it properly. We’ll tally it carefully in a bit. It should be at least ten thousand taels of silver, though."

He placed the Profound Iron Whip from his waist on the table, then took the jade stone out from his robes. We also acquired a Profound Iron Whip and this jade stone. It’s supposedly the Black Soul Wondrous Jade, but is it genuine? A Black Soul Wondrous Jade, comparable in value to Exorcism Armor and a Demon Pearl? What exactly are its effects? Even the Royal Family of the Great Xia Dynasty supposedly places great importance on it?