Before they knew it, Lu Ming and his group had been in the Black Rain Zone for half a month.
In the center of the camp, all the light patterns on the " Restriction Flag " became completely bright. The flag slowly unfurled, stirring up gusts of yellow wind. The wind shield formed by the wind was already a hundred feet long, enveloping the entire camp.
The yellow wind raged, even blowing away the continuous black rain, creating a rainless zone.
Lu Jin, Lu Ming, and the others stood in the camp, looking up at this scene, their faces showing a sense of relief. This mission to the Restriction Flag was the most difficult in recent years, but fortunately, they had finally made it to the end.
As the " Restriction Flag " was successfully released, a magnificent and vast yellow storm soared into the sky. This storm, like a wind dragon, traversed the sky for hundreds of miles and actually connected with the " Yellow Wind Spirit Restriction Zone" on the edge of the Black Rain Zone.
After that, the magnificent wind wall standing on the edge of the Black Rain Zone began to sweep the yellow wind in that direction. Where the yellow wind passed, the black rain receded, and even the black rain clouds that never dissipated in the sky began to roll and retreat step by step.
The area affected by the black rain was being forced back.
But that's not all.
Because shortly after their " Restriction Flag " took shape, in several other areas surrounding this Black Rain Zone, yellow winds rose into the sky like yellow dragons, triggering the power of the " Yellow Wind Spirit Restriction " and forcing back the Black Rain.
Such a spectacular scene attracted countless treasure hunters in the Black Rain Zone to stop and marvel.
Clearly, besides the Restriction Flag held by their Thunderfire Hall, most of the Restriction Flag held by other forces in Qingyuan Market have also been successfully released.
However, due to someone secretly sabotaging things this time, the difficulty of Lu Ming's task is bound to be the highest in the entire event.
For a period of time afterward, a rare rainless zone will form between the area outside the Black Rain Zone and these Restriction Flag.
"Grandpa, does this mean the ' Restriction Flag ' is now complete?" Lu Ming asked curiously.
"There's only one last step left; that's where the 'main flag' is." Lu Jin turned his gaze towards the depths of the Black Rain Zone.
"Where is Master Zhou Xuan?" Lu Ming understood immediately.
Lu Jin nodded and said, "Once the other Restriction Flag are released, he will erect the main flag deep within the outer perimeter. At that time, the power of the Yellow Wind Spirit Restriction will be able to fully descend upon the main flag's location. Simultaneously, using the other Restriction Flag as anchor points, a second wind wall will be formed. This wind wall will be the first line of defense against the outbreak of the ' Black Rain Season '."
Even if this second wind barrier cannot withstand the " Black Rain Season," it can at least mitigate the explosive power of the " Black Rain Season," thus buying more time and buffer for the final wind barrier formed by the " Yellow Wind Spirit Restriction."
"But what happened over there is none of our business. We've already taken care of the bigger picture, so what's next..."
"It's time for us to get back to our own business."
He turned his head, looked at everyone, and asked, "Is everyone ready?"
The aged yet calm voice carried an undeniable, sharp, and ruthless edge.
Everyone nodded solemnly.
Lu Ming took a deep breath. Over the past two weeks, he had distributed all the " Healing Rain Pearl " he had obtained, except for what he needed himself, to Lu Qingyan, Lu Jinglei, and Lü Feng.
With such a large accumulation of " Rain Pearl " resources, the strength of all the Great Divine Ability Practitioner in the Thunderfire Hall has improved.
Lü Feng, the strongest among them, had been lingering at the twenty-third Divine Ability Dharma Mark for over a year. This time, with the help of these " Healing Rain Pearl," he finally succeeded in condensing the twenty-fourth Divine Ability Dharma Mark.
Lu Qingyan had previously obtained five strands of Pill Qi during the Spirit Pill Jiao. With this, he not only directly condensed the twenty-first Divine Ability Dharma Mark, but the excess Pill Qi also condensed many Dharma Mark marks on his Divine Ability Bone. This time, while cultivating in the Black Rain Zone, with the help of the " Healing Rain Pearl," he was able to take advantage of the last bit of Pill Qi to enter the ranks of twenty-two Divine Ability Dharma Mark.
In less than two months, Lu Qingyan improved three Divine Ability Dharma Mark. This efficiency allowed him to experience the cultivation speed of maximizing resources for the first time in his life. It was just a pity that such an opportunity as the Spirit Pill Jiao was too rare.
As for the others, their strength also improved, and they did not waste their time.
Including Lu Ming.
He has now successfully condensed the eleventh Divine Ability Dharma Mark.
"Then let's go."
Lu Jin didn't say much, calmly turned around, and took the lead in heading out of the camp.
At this time, there were still many treasure hunting teams in the camp. They all knew that the Thunderfire Hall group would be returning to Qingyuan Market today, so they all politely bowed and saw them off.
"If any of you still wish to refine ' Healing Rain Pearl ' in the future, you can visit the Thunderfire Hall. If you have some free time, I will also help you refine them." Before leaving, Lu Ming didn't forget to give a promotion. After all, it's safer to be a craftsman than to risk your life venturing into the Black Rain Zone.
The only limitation is that " Rain Pearl " have many side effects, so their consumption rate is relatively slow, far less direct than that of pills. Therefore, with the large outflow of " Healing Rain Pearl ", their price has also dropped sharply. During this period, due to Lu Ming's frantic rush to complete the project, the price of " Healing Rain Pearl " has dropped from one thousand each to less than five hundred.
Even so, Lu Ming was still able to earn a considerable income.
After all, healing pills cost thousands of dollars, which is not something that ordinary treasure hunters can keep on hand all the time.
Having some " Healing Rain Pearl " on hand is ideal for both cultivation and recovery from injuries, keeping you alive in critical moments. It offers the best value for money.
The group from the Thunderfire Hall left, but the camp did not disappear. Some treasure hunting teams got used to trading here and, in the days that followed, developed it into a gathering place specifically for trading in the Black Rain Zone.
When Lu Ming and his group arrived, it was raining heavily, but when they left, there was no rain, yet a murderous aura permeated the air.
boom!
Lightning roared as figures darted through the mountains and forests, their feet treading on the lightning. With no black rain raging in the air, Lu Ming and his companions were able to travel at a faster pace.
Everyone remained silent, adjusting their own state in preparation for the upcoming battle.
They all knew that this battle would determine the future fate of both the Thunderfire Hall and the Golden Gang Sword Hall.
This is a life-or-death struggle; the loser will lose everything.
Lu Jin wanted to avoid such a feud, but unfortunately, it was beyond his control.
Lin Changkong's relentless pressure left them with no way out.
The somber atmosphere of the journey was abruptly broken at a certain point.
Buzz!
Suddenly, a piercing sword cry resounded throughout the heavens and earth. On a mountaintop not far away, dazzling golden Primordial Qi rose into the sky like a blazing sun, then transformed directly into a hundred-foot-long golden sword of light. With unparalleled force, it pierced through the air and slashed fiercely down at Lu Ming and his group.
boom!
The air emitted a piercing roar, and sharp Sword Qi raged across the heavens and earth, making it painful to even breathe.
The golden light sword, carrying a chilling killing intent, slashed down. At this moment, Lu Jin looked up, his aged face radiating a cold killing intent. His powerful Primordial Qi suddenly erupted, transforming into Thunderfire Feather Robe that covered his body.
Then his body soared into the sky, spewing out a torrent of thunder and fire, which then transformed into a sky full of lightning and fire, like a sea of thunder and fire, colliding fiercely with the golden sword light that was slashing towards him.
Buzz!
An astonishing shockwave of Primordial Qi raged outwards, forcing Lu Ming and his companions back completely.
Lu Ming raised his head with a solemn expression, gazing at the two powerful Primordial Qi clashing in the sky. At this moment, Lu Jin, clad in Thunderfire Feather Robe, stood in mid-air, his cold gaze fixed on the mountaintop not far away.
There, a series of figures stood.
A golden light slowly rose into the sky. Lin Changkong, clad in a divine Feather Robe Divine Ability Feather Robe formed from golden sword light, gazed indifferently at Lu Jin's figure as the robe swayed. His calm voice echoed through the mountains and forests.
" Lu Jin, this is the end of it."
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