Thunder Dragon Evil-Slaying Spear

Wielding the Thunder Dragon Evil-Slaying Spear, Mo Yuan felt the surging power and the sense of connection akin to blood ties emanating from the spear shaft, filling him with heroic spirit.

He didn't immediately return to the Black Fiend Sect's main altar to force his way in, despite acquiring a powerful new weapon. Instead, he calmed his mind and continued to consolidate his cultivation in the hidden cave, familiarizing himself with the new spear.

He practiced the Dragon Snake Eight Styles, integrating the spear's characteristics into them. His spear thrusts were like a dragon, sweeping away a thousand troops; his spear jabs were like a snake, elusive and difficult to defend against.

The Thunder Dragon Evil-Slaying Spear seemed to come alive in his hands. Lightning flashed with dragon roars, carving deep marks into the cave walls, its power astonishing.

Concurrently, he continuously nurtured the spear with his spiritual energy, especially by communicating with the Thunder Dragon Soul Essence within the spear, making the connection between man and weapon increasingly intimate.

Several days later, Mo Yuan's injuries were fully healed, and he had gained a preliminary understanding of how to wield the Thunder Dragon Evil-Slaying Spear.

He realized that to completely thwart the Black Fiend Sect's scheme, he had to uncover the truth behind the dragon's roar from underground. This might be the key to dealing with the Black Fiend Sect and was also related to his own Dragon clan heritage.

"The earth vein dragon qi is sensing this place; perhaps I can use it to find a path underground instead of entering through the front, which is guarded by the Black Fiend Sect."

A plan formed in Mo Yuan's mind. He once again used the Aura Concealment Technique and quietly returned to the vicinity of the hill where the Black Fiend Sect's main altar was located. However, he didn't approach the entrance. Instead, he circled the hill, carefully sensing the flow of the earth vein energy.

"System, sign in at the abnormal earth vein point!" He chose an area where the earth energy was particularly active and resonated most strongly with the dragon qi within him to sign in.

[Ding! Sign-in successful! Congratulations to the host for obtaining at "Ancient Tomb Cluster - Earth Vein Node": Medium-Grade Spirit Stone x20, Earth Escape Talisman (Beginner) x3, Earth Vein Dragon Seeking Art (Fragment) x1, Remnant aura of the Primordial World: Essence of Thick Earth (A Strand)!]

[Earth Escape Talisman (Beginner)]: Allows the user to merge into the ground for a short period, slowly traversing through soil and rock (slow speed, and easily blocked by high-level formations).

[Earth Vein Dragon Seeking Art (Fragment)]: A branch of geomancy, can assist in sensing earth vein directions and places where dragon qi gathers.

[Essence of Thick Earth (A Strand)]: Essence of the great earth, can enhance earth affinity, slightly boost earth escape effects and defense.

"Excellent! Just what I needed!" Mo Yuan was overjoyed. The Earth Vein Dragon Seeking Art and the Earth Escape Talisman were exactly what he needed at this moment.

He immediately began studying the fragment. Although the content was incomplete, with his Primordial Comprehension, he quickly mastered the basic methods, gaining a clearer perception of the earth's veins beneath his feet.

He sensed a powerful and resentful dragon qi sealed deep underground beneath the hill. Furthermore, directly beneath the Black Fiend Sect's main altar's blood pool, there was a hidden fissure that seemed to lead there, but it was sealed by a powerful evil formation.

In addition, on the other side of the hill, deep within a natural fissure created by geological changes, the earth vein energy showed signs of loosening. This might be a shortcut undiscovered by the Black Fiend Sect.

Mo Yuan did not hesitate and went to the natural fissure. The fissure was narrow and deep, with a chilling wind blowing. He took a deep breath, activated an Earth Escape Talisman, and his body glowed with a yellow light as he slowly sank into the ground.

Following the guidance of the Earth Vein Dragon Seeking Art, he moved like a fish, arduously traversing the complex underground rock layers towards the source of the dragon qi.

The earth escape process was not easy; the speed was slow, and it consumed a considerable amount of spiritual energy. Along the way, he encountered some spirits formed from underground Yin Sha energy, but they were all easily annihilated by the Thunder Dragon Evil-Slaying Spear. The lightning of the spear had a great restraining effect on such Malevolent Spirits.

After an unknown amount of time, the front suddenly opened up, and he had penetrated into a massive underground cavern! The scene in the center of the cavern was astonishing!

A colossal, semi-ethereal dragon soul was pierced through its body by countless thick, black chains inscribed with runes, pinning it firmly to an altar in the center of the cavern.

The dragon soul's scales were dim, its eyes closed, yet it still emanated a heart-palpitating majesty and boundless resentment. Around the altar, several energy conduits were connected, continuously draining the dragon soul's origin power and channeling it through the earth veins to the area above—precisely in the direction of the Black Fiend Sect's main altar!

"They're actually draining the dragon soul's power!" Mo Yuan instantly understood the Black Fiend Sect's true objective! Refining the Evil Corpse Pill was likely just a byproduct; the most important thing was to use the power of this ancient dragon soul to complete some more terrifying ritual, such as "Awaken the Ancient Tomb Corpse King"!

As if sensing a kindred aura (earth vein dragon qi, Progenitor Dragon Will, Thunder Dragon Soul Essence), the imprisoned dragon soul slowly opened its massive dragon eyes. Its gaze fell upon Mo Yuan, initially confused, then erupting with intense longing and a faint flicker of a plea for help!

"Human... you carry... the aura of my clan... save... save me..." A broken, pain-filled mental wave transmitted into Mo Yuan's mind.

Simultaneously, Mo Yuan's appearance also triggered the altar's defense mechanism! Lights flared around the altar, and four guardian statues, composed of rock and bone and exuding powerful malevolent energy, came to life. Their eyes glowed with a scarlet light, and wielding giant axes and stone hammers, they advanced towards Mo Yuan with heavy steps! Each of them possessed the strength of the late Qi Refining stage!

"Intruder... die!" The guardians roared mechanically.

There was no retreat! Mo Yuan's eyes sharpened as he gripped the Thunder Dragon Evil-Slaying Spear tightly! He knew he had to end this quickly, destroy the altar, and rescue the dragon soul. Otherwise, if the higher-ups of the Black Fiend Sect were alerted, the consequences would be unimaginable!

"Thunder Dragon Evil-Slaying, today I shall use you to shatter this cage!" Mo Yuan pointed his spear forward and charged towards the four guardians!