Meeting And Battle

Yun Tian sat quietly in the great hall of the Marquis Mansion Yang, carefully observing the different faces around him. The meeting was in progress, and the marquis was explaining the issues of the upcoming expedition. Taking advantage of a moment of silence, Yun Tian decided to check Marquis Yang's status through his system.

System show me the status of the Marquis.

[Ding]

[Name: Yang Jian]

[Age: 1095/2590]

[ Identity: Marquis of Yunzhu County; Heir of the Yang family ]

[ Avatar: Treasure (high potential) ]

[ Bloodline : None ]

[ Cultivation Level: 8th Stage of Golden Core Realm ]

[ Cultivation Technique: Lunar Star Art ]

[ Martial Skills: Spear of the Striking Heavens; Palm of the Burning Flame, Fist of the Dark Phoenix ]

[ Children: 13 ]

2590 years?! So a cultivator at the peak of the Golden Core Realm can live to this point. When I think that I am in such a poor county I cannot even imagine the status of the people I will meet in the royal towns and even less in the dynastic towns.

[ Master, this is just a common gold core cultivator. He has no bloodline or a powerful faction supporting him so it's normal that his lifespan is so short. A true cultivator at the peak of the golden core can live up to 4000 years. ]

4000 years?! I really wonder how long the longevity of other realms is?

Impressed by the status of the marquis, Yun Tian sat up straight to listen to the rest of the meeting. Marquis Yang spoke, his stern gaze sweeping over the assembly.

"As you know, the Tier 4 Demonic Beast has subdued the entire Thousand Beast Forest," he began. "She has established her territory, surrounded by many other demonic beasts. In addition to this, natural traps make access to her lair particularly dangerous. Our goal is to penetrate the forest, eliminate these beasts and destroy the creature before she becomes a beast of calamity."

A man in his forties raised his hand, attracting the attention of the marquis and the assembly. After receiving everyone's attention he spoke.

"I greet my lord the marquis and all the members of the assembly here present. Let me introduce myself, my name is Meng Li, I am the head of the Yunzhu County Formation Masters Association."

Everyone looked at him with admiration and respect. Formation Masters are highly respected and feared people across the continent. They are ranked from level 1 to level 9. A level 9 formation master to set up a formation that would have the power of several Divine Transformation Realm cultivators.

Formation masters are cultivators who use heavenly treasures as well as various refined treasure flags, plaques, poles, etc., to do formation. The power of training is absolutely phenomenal, but it also takes a lot more time and resources to do them. However, the formation can last a long time, and if maintained regularly, it can last forever.

"My lord, I propose that we form several groups to cover more ground. Each group should be composed of versatile fighters capable of handling the different threats we will encounter. We should expect hundreds of demonic beasts ready to attack us. He "It will be crucial to coordinate our efforts to minimize losses and maximize our efficiency."

The Marquis nodded in agreement. "That's a good idea, Meng Li. We will divide our forces into several groups, each led by an experienced cultivator."

Meng Li cleared his throat before continuing, once again attracting the attention of the audience.

"In addition, my lord, we received valuable assistance from our association headquarters located in Xuanzhou City, one of the seven royal cities of the Kingdom of the Rising Sun. A formation grandmaster imparted mid-level five formation to us , the Four Heavens Annihilation Formation"

A murmur of astonishment ran through the room. Such a formation was rare and extremely powerful.

"This formation, when activated, creates a barrier that can trap even a calamity beast and destroy it by concentrating the energy of the heavens in four cardinal points. Heavenly treasures and refined treasure flags strategically placed around the target act as conduits for this energy However, its activation requires a large amount of Qi and precise coordination between the masters in training."

The marquis frowned slightly. "What disadvantages are you talking about?"

"Well, my lord, this demonic beast has not yet made its breakthrough. You just know that when a person passes from the golden core realm to the dominator realm, he experiences a tribulation. Each tribulation is different depending on each person. For a beast like this, the greater its lineage, the more significant and devastating the phenomenon will be. If unfortunately this beast makes its tribulation at the time of setting up the formation then we will not be able to avoid its breakthrough."

Marquis Yang nodded again, obviously agreeing with this news. "That is indeed the case. Very good, Meng Li. With this training, our chances of success increase considerably. Let's make sure that the masters in training are ready to activate it at the crucial moment. We must do everything possible to that this training is activated.

The meeting continued with detailed discussions on strategy, group distribution and security measures. Yun Tian, ​​assigned to a group under Meng Li's leadership, took a mental note of everything that was said.

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The day of the expedition arrived quickly. Hundreds of cultivators gathered in front of the Marquis's mansion, where a huge flying ship awaited them. The ship, adorned with powerful runes and symbols, glowed golden in the sunlight.

Yun Tian looked at the ship in awe. It was the first time he had seen such a transport vehicle, capable of crossing vast distances in a short time. The cultivators boarded and took their seats while Marquis Yang supervised the preparations.

He was not the only one to be in awe of this flying ship. Ye Xiao who was part of the expedition also looked amazed at this ship.

"Beilong you can tell me what a flying ship is. I suppose there are several types and several levels. What level is this one?"

"Master, A flying ship is a mechanism that allows you to navigate through the air like a boat does on water. These ships can vary in size, shape, and capacity, from small personnel to gigantic vessels capable of carrying hundreds of thousands of people.

They are most often used in the military context. The largest ships are most used by the great powers. This ship is just a small Tier 2 ship. Capable of holding up to 500 people. The highest level is 10 but there is none in Tianyun Continent as far as I know."

"The world is really more mysterious than I originally thought" Said Ye Xiao

The journey to the Forest of Thousand Beasts took a day. During the ride, Yun Tian took the time to observe the other members of his group. Using his system, he discovered that several of them were descendants of lesser bronze families, families whose members were often distinguished by their talent and potential in cultivation.

[Ding! Master on this continent families are classified by rank ranging from bronze to gold. ]

[ Bronze Families: A family must have several cultivators in the Golden Core realm and at least one cultivator in the Martial Dominator realm. Low-ranking bronze families are families with a special situation, the ruler of this kind of family will surely pass into the martial dominator stage in the years to come. If he does not succeed within a well-defined time, the family will be demoted from family to clan and will have its title withdrawn. Most bronze families have a history of at least 10,000 years.

Silver Families: This distinction requires the presence of at least one martial emperor level cultivator and several martial king level cultivators. Lower-ranking silver families do not exist. Silver families have over 150,000 years of history and heritage. They are very influential in royal cities and some in dynastic cities.

Golden Family: To obtain this rank, a family must have cultivators in the Supreme Martial Realm and at least one cultivator at the Divine Transformation level. It is possible that a golden family is not a cultivator at the Divine Transformation stage but a cultivator at the peak of Martial Supreme. They still remain golden families because the heritage and history of a golden family is worth at least 350,000 years and for the most eminent of them 500,000 years. You should know that most of these big families have ancestors in other worlds or continents outside Tianyun. ]

It's terrifying, when I think that the system asked me to make my family the most powerful in just 150 years, I wonder if that's really possible. Well after all, if the system gives me a mission like that means it's totally doable.

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Upon arrival at the Forest of Thousand Beasts, the cultivators disembarked from the ship and dispersed into small groups, each ready to face the dangers that awaited them. The first hours were marked by intense clashes against demonic beasts of different ranks. Yun Tian, ​​alongside his companions, fought fiercely, using his skills to cut down the creatures that pounced on them.

The battle raged. Screams of pain and bestial roars filled the air as cultivators fought off wave after wave of demonic beasts. Despite their valour, losses were inevitable. Several cultivators fell, devoured or crushed by the monstrous beasts. Yun Tian was like an angel of death, wreaking havoc on the tide of demonic beasts. He did not take rash risks and acted with wisdom and determination.

Yun Tian's group progressed through the forest, making their way to the lair of the Tier 4 demonic beast. When they finally reached the cave where the creature was secluded, they prepared for the final assault. Marquis Yang gave the signal, and the masters in training began to deploy the Four Heavens Annihilation Formation.

However, just as the formation was about to be activated, the sky suddenly darkened. Black clouds gathered above the cave, and lightning began to streak the sky.

"The Lightning Tribulation," Yun Tian whispered, recognizing the sign of a major breakthrough.

The Tier 4 Demonic Beast was breaking through to become a Calamity Beast. Unable to approach due to the cataclysm, the cultivators watched helplessly as the creature's spectacular transformation.

As the lightning intensified, a deep, menacing roar was heard from the depths of the cave. The black clouds swirled furiously, and the tension in the air was palpable. All the cultivators present, including Yun Tian, ​​watched with wide eyes, aware that they were witnessing a rare and dangerous event.

Suddenly, a massive figure slowly emerged from the cave. The Tier 4 demonic beast, now in full transformation, was growing visibly. Bolts of lightning coursed through his body, illuminating his terrifying new features.

The creature, now known as Qiongqi, had acquired a half-demon, half-beast appearance. She was over fifteen meters tall, with a body covered in black obsidian plates and dark fur. Its red eyes glowed with an evil glow, and a twisted horn rose from the middle of its forehead, crackling with lightning.

Gigantic, dragon-like wings spread from its back, generating powerful gusts of wind with each beat. Its claws were sharp as blades, capable of tearing steel, and its tail, long and muscular, ended in a tip covered in sharp crystals.

The Qiongqi opened its mouth, revealing rows of slender fangs. A thunderous roar echoed, causing the ground and the hearts of the cultivators to tremble. The lightning tribulation fell upon him, lightning striking his body again and again, but far from hurting him, it seemed to strengthen him.

The lightning suddenly stopped, and an eerie silence settled over. The transformation was complete. The Qiongqi, in all its terrifying glory, was now a beast of calamity. His aura of power was unleashed, crushing everything in its path, and the cultivators understood that they were facing an enemy far more formidable than they had imagined.

Yun Tian, ​​panting, clenched his fists. The real fight had just begun.