Chapter 253: The Plan to Kill a Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator

Chapter 253: The Plan to Kill a Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator

"Moo!" Brother Ox nodded vigorously.

"Take this booklet. Without opening the body’s acupoints, you won’t be able to cultivate the flower," Chen Xun said as he handed over the carefully compiled body cultivation manual from his storage ring. "Black Ox, don’t disappoint me. After all, your black ox skin is just three shades tougher than mine."

"Moo~~~" Brother Ox dropped to his knees, lifting his hooves in a gesture of respect, accepting his brother's gift with reverence.

Xiao Chi’s eyes shone with envy. He was also interested in body cultivation, but due to the limitations of his species, he could only strengthen himself gradually and couldn't learn these techniques. Additionally, his path was somewhat deviated; he lacked the resources for body cultivation and had to rely on enhancing his flameglow spiritual sense to advance. That’s why he rarely confronted other spirit beasts directly.

"Xiao Chi."

"Yes, Big Brother?"

"Take your time. There’s no rush. I, Dao Ancestor, will not neglect you. If the opportunity arises in the future, I’ll defy fate for you and transform your bloodline!"

Chen Xun clasped his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky. "Your Crane Brother was also nurtured by me alone. Anything is possible."

"Yes, Dao Ancestor!" Xiao Chi's eyes widened with excitement as he prostrated himself like Brother Ox. "This little brother will follow you to the end, without regret!"

Though he didn’t quite understand what defying fate meant, he understood what changing his bloodline implied. For spirit beasts, bloodline was both a strength and a shackle. It was a bond—both a gift and a curse.

However, Xiao Chi had already severed his ties with his kind. Now, as Dao Ancestor’s follower, he was forging his own path!

"Alright..." Chen Xun almost burst into laughter, barely keeping a straight face. "Xiao Chi, let’s go mining. Brother Ox, you can train on your own."

"Got it, Big Brother!"

"Moo moo!" Brother Ox had already begun reading through the booklet, preparing to enter seclusion for training.

Chen Xun's body radiated with five-element light as the flow of energy in the air converged again. The illusory flower of essence was drawn into his body, disappearing completely.

Xiao Chi licked his lips, becoming increasingly certain that his big brother was not of human origin, and likely had an extraordinary background. He felt incredibly lucky to have met these two elder brothers.

As Xiao Chi lost himself in thought, he was suddenly grabbed by a large hand. He yelped in surprise as Chen Xun lifted him onto his back.

Xiao Chi grinned, clinging onto Chen Xun’s shoulder, feeling a deep sense of security and warmth. Together, they headed toward the mine, ready to dig.

Clang! Clang!

Chen Xun and Xiao Chi worked seamlessly together, digging deep into the ground. The mine filled with rubble and the sound of stones flying, echoing with the clang of their efforts.

...

Twenty years later, a bolt of lightning split the island’s surface, accompanied by a powerful, resonant hum that echoed in all directions.

Brother Ox, bathed in the lightning, rose slowly. A towering, terrifying shadow emerged behind him, its form indistinct but nourished by the essence of heaven and earth, beyond even spiritual perception. The only clear feature was its massive eyes, coldly scanning the island, exuding explosive power that felt invincible.

Xiao Chi stood in the depths of the mine, staring blankly at the sky. The pressure made his blood boil uncontrollably, his bloodline suppressed.

"Brother Ox... what kind of spirit beast is he?" Xiao Chi felt weak. The pressure emanating from Brother Ox seemed even more terrifying than Chen Xun’s.

Xiao Chi had never encountered a spirit beast at the Nascent Soul stage that couldn’t speak, just like his two elder brothers—each an enigma among spirit beasts.

In a dark, deep tunnel elsewhere, a figure wielding a mountain-splitting axe chuckled softly. In an instant, he transformed into a streak of blue light, arriving at the mouth of the tunnel.

He glanced up, feeling his own body resonate with the distant vibrations in the air, his blood threatening to boil but suppressed by his internal acupoints.

The central mine on the island was completely emptied. The land was covered in tunnels, a scene of utter desolation, with not a single fragment left behind.

The three figures stood at the edge of the mine, surveying their work. Xiao Chi, perched on Brother Ox’s back, held a large bag, panting with excitement.

The hundreds of storage rings they had used were now filled to the brim with ore, enough to last for generations.

Brother Ox nudged Chen Xun, who grinned.

"Haha, we’ve struck it rich—more than with the Extinguishing Spirit Stones."

Chen Xun’s eyes sparkled like gemstones. "Cultivation is wonderful—so much to discover and gather. Haha..."

Xiao Chi let out a low growl, his heart pounding with excitement. He had never imagined they’d empty a whole mine. Who knew how many rare resources these ores could be traded for in Da Li?

As he looked at Chen Xun, Xiao Chi smiled, feeling that following him and wandering the world wasn’t so bad after all.

"Brother Ox, Xiao Chi," Chen Xun’s tone shifted, becoming colder. "Prepare for the execution plan. When we break through to the Deity Transformation Stage, that old bastard will meet his end!"

They needed to uncover who Long Guanzi truly was, and the identity of the entity behind his descent. None would escape their retribution!

"Moo~~~!"

"Understood, Big Brother."

Brother Ox and Xiao Chi nodded solemnly, their eyes turning cold. The plan was vast and had been in the works for a long time. Killing a Deity Transformation cultivator would cause an unprecedented upheaval across Da Li.

Only in large-scale wars did Deity Transformation cultivators perish. It had been ages since one had fallen outside of such conflicts; the chances of a duel ending in death were

even rarer.

"Brother Ox, let’s start preparing a large number of Five Elements Stones."

Xiao Chi looked down at Brother Ox, still a bit fearful, but resolved to fight for his two elder brothers.

"Moo~" Brother Ox’s eyes sharpened as he looked at the pit. A flash of black light later, they reappeared at the bottom.

Chen Xun, hands behind his back, stared into the depths. He had never let go of those who harbored ill will against them. If they had lacked the power to protect themselves, they would have long become pawns.

With their enemies exposed, it was time to prepare. Even if it took decades or centuries, Chen Xun would wait—killing a Deity Transformation cultivator must be foolproof.

At the pit’s bottom, a black light surged skyward. Brother Ox’s eyes gleamed coldly as the five-element formation flags settled in place, beginning to expand.

A massive formation rose, filled with Extinguishing Spirit Stones. Xiao Chi, despite the strain, maintained his concentration, using his flameglow spiritual sense to control the Extinguishing Spirit Winds. Without them, the stones would be useless.

Sweat dripped from Xiao Chi’s brow as he suppressed the winds, forcing the five-element energy into the giant stones, slowly converting them into Five Elements Stones.

As the two worked, a cold killing intent filled the mine.

"Long Guanzi of the Yu family, you better be ready."

Chen Xun’s expression darkened, his lips curling into a smile. "This place will be your... burial ground."

His voice drifted through the air, filling the island with an ominous chill, a sense of finality.