Slaying the Gold-Eating Beast

Strictly speaking, the Darksteel Ore Vein is not within the Chen Clan's territory.

The three of them flew on their swords for three whole days, covering more than 10,000 li, before finally arriving at the location of the Darksteel Ore Vein.

After Chen Nianzhi arrived at the Darksteel Ore Vein, he discovered that the location was in a remote area on the edge of Yu Commandery, and was only more than 3,000 li away from Boyang Commandery.

Boyang Commandery is one of the three counties of Yang Province. Although it is not in the same Border Province as Chen Clan where the Chen family is located, they are adjacent to each other and are quite close.

The two prefectures are separated by the Bianyang Mountains. Ordinary people find it difficult to cross this massive mountain range, but it is not considered far for cultivators.

Is this the place?

Looking at the barren mountain in front of him, Chen Nianzhi's eyes couldn't help but flicker slightly.

"I discovered the Darksteel Ore Vein here, but unfortunately, there are Gold-Eating Beast around, so I dare not venture deeper."

Chen Nianfu pointed to the barren mountains ahead and said with a solemn expression.

Chen Qinghao's eyes lit up slightly, and he exchanged a glance with Chen Nianzhi, both showing delight.

The Darksteel Ore Vein is precious, and to protect this prize, Tier 2 grand formation must be set up. The presence of Demon Beast indicates that there must be Spirit Vein here, which saves the Chen Clan the trouble of cultivating a new Spirit Vein.

"Be careful. Since there's Darksteel Ore Vein, there might be Tier 2 Demon Beast lurking there."

Chen Nianzhi gave a few words of advice, and to avoid being discovered by the Demon Beast, he did not rashly fly on his sword, but instead walked into the mountain range on foot.

After entering the mountain range, the three carefully explored the area and discovered a Tier 2 Low-grade Spirit Vein. Hundreds of Gold-Eating Beast also lived on the Spirit Mountain, with the leader being a high-tier Tier 2 beast.

"Foundation Establishment Late Stage Gold-Eating Beast, and also a group of Demon Beast."

"It seems this Darksteel Ore Vein is genuine."

As Chen Nianzhi spoke, a smile appeared on her face.

The Gold-Eating Beast on gold and iron, and particularly likes to stay in places with metal veins. This race can devour gold and iron to improve their cultivation. The higher the quality and the greater the quantity of the metal they devour, the higher their cultivation level will usually be.

If a Tier 2 high-grade Gold-Eating Beast is hidden here, then the Darksteel Ore Vein is most likely real.

"It's said that the Gold-Eating Beast constantly devours metal, and its physical strength is often close to that of Law Treasure of the same rank." The Third Elder frowned and couldn't help but ask, "Are you confident in your ability to produce Tier 2, high-grade Metal-Eating Beast?"

"It's alright."

Chen Nianzhi nodded confidently and said with certainty, "If it were before going to Heavenly Ruins Mountain, I really wouldn't have been able to handle it, but now that I've broken through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, I'm more than capable of dealing with it."

"Good."

Chen Qinghao nodded and said with a smile, "Leave those Tier 1 Demon Beast to me."

Having made their decision, the two immediately stormed into the Spirit Mountain before them. They unleashed their two Life-Bound Immortal Sword, catching the Gold-Eating Demon Race completely off guard and slaying more than a dozen Gold-Eating Beast in a short span of time.

"Roar--"

Such a large-scale slaughter quickly caught the attention of the Gold-Eating Beast. The Foundation Establishment Late Stage Gold-Eating Beast roared and pounced angrily.

Chen Nianzhi's eyes narrowed slightly, and with a flick of his Separation Flame Immortal-Return Sword a sword light over seven zhang long and slashed out.

Today, he has broken through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, and his True Essence Law Power are comparable to those of Seventh Layer of Foundation Establishment cultivator. Naturally, the power of the Separation Flame Immortal-Return Sword has increased by three points.

Faced with such a divine sword, even the Gold-Eating Beast dared not take it head-on, and could only wield a large Mystic Iron cudgel and smash it down.

The Mystic Iron staff was over ten feet long and was made entirely of rough Mystic Iron. Although it was just an unrefined rough piece, the material was still Bu Fan sturdy and managed to block Chen Nianzhi's sword, only managing to cut a gap in it.

"There are so many rough Mystic Iron blanks."

Chen Nianzhi frowned slightly, then quickly relaxed. It was a pity that he hadn't gathered Lihuo Gengjin Metal Essence yet. Otherwise, if the Separation Flame Immortal-Return Sword were to advance to the Tier 2 superior grade, this rough-hewn Mystic Iron would probably be cut in two with a single sword strike.

Seeing that the Blazing Fire Return-to-Ruins Sword alone would be insufficient to subdue this demon in a short time, Chen Nianzhi summoned the Purple Sun Furnace.

Now that Chen Nianzhi's Law Power is abundant, the power of this magical Law Artifact naturally increases greatly. The Purple Sun Furnace shines brightly, and the Purple Sun Truefire surges down, burning towards the Gold-Eating Beast.

As the saying goes, fire refines true gold. Although the Gold-Eating Beast Bu Fan physical body, it dared not allow itself to be refined by the Purple Sun Truefire.

At the critical moment, it spat out its Demon Core, a golden Demon Core that slammed out with tremendous Law Power, pushing aside the Purple Sun Truefire, and directly smashed into the Purple Sun Furnace.

This attack was unstoppable; the vast inner core, carrying astonishing power, crashed into the Purple Sun Furnace, actually suppressing the Purple Sun Truefire.

Chen Nianzhi's eyes flickered slightly. Although the Purple Sun Purple Sun Truefire of the Purple Sun Furnace Bu Fan, its defensive capabilities were not strong. If this attack landed, the Purple Sun Furnace would probably be severely damaged. Therefore, he naturally would not let it have its way.

His eyes narrowed, and he unleashed the Divine Ability Yang-Metal Divine Thunder. This was the first time he had used this Divine Ability in battle, and it displayed astonishing power from the very first move.

"Boom!"

In an instant, a thunderous roar suddenly resounded throughout the heavens and earth.

A dazzling bolt of lightning illuminated the void, like Nine Heavens serpent sweeping across the sky, striking down from the heavens and heading straight for the inner core of the Gold-Eating Beast.

The Gold-Eating Beast was horrified and immediately tried to retrieve its inner core, but it was too late.

The Yang-Metal Divine Thunder Thunderbolt struck the inner core of the Gold-Eating Beast Demon Beast in an instant, dimming its light and causing it to fall from the sky.

The inner core was severely damaged, Gold-Eating Beast coughed up blood on the spot, almost collapsing to the ground.

However, being Gold-Eating Beast with an Bu Fan sturdy physique, it forcibly suppressed its injuries, gripped its Mystic Iron cudgel, and charged forward, attempting to reclaim its inner core.

But Chen Nianzhi wouldn't let him have his way. He used his True Essence to collect the demon Demon Beast's inner core and then flew the kite.

This Gold-Eating Beast Bu Fan a powerful physical body, but its True Essence was far inferior to Chen Nianzhi's. It couldn't even fly, and without any long-range Law Treasure, it could only passively endure attacks.

Chen Nianzhi fought and retreated, quickly leaving the Gold-Eating Beast covered in wounds. After only thirty moves, he seized an opportunity and beheaded the demon with a single sword strike.

At the same time, Chen Qinghao also finished the battle. After cultivating the Bright Abyss Dao-Grace Art, his cultivation progressed rapidly. He had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment Second Layer not long ago. With his Life-Bound Immortal Sword in hand, killing some Tier 1 Demon Beast was as easy as cutting melons and vegetables.

After the battle, the group cleaned up the battlefield and then found the Darksteel Ore Vein in the Spirit Mountain.

"It looks like a miniature black Darksteel Ore Vein."

As Tier 2 formation master, Chen Nianzhi roughly deduced the terrain, then smiled and said.

"Luckily, it's only a small one." Chen Qinghao said excitedly, "If it were a small mine, it might have alerted the Purple Mansion Immortal Clan, and we wouldn't have been able to defend it at all."