Purple Mist Dao Master-Chapter 815 - 522: Disaster Area

Yan Chuan said loudly, "Everyone stay here and provide support, I'm heading to Taikang Academy!"

The Star Gate of Guangling Academy corresponds to the Six Great Royal Cities of the Jinze Region.

The Taikang Academy, however, corresponds to the 'Lanhua Region' further south. Since it's farther from the Jinze Region, just a trip to Taikang Academy to check if there are any natural disasters in the Lanhua Region can give a rough estimate of the scope of this calamity.

Boom!

Yan Chuan rushed at full speed, covering hundreds of meters in a second, like lightning and thunder, and in just over three minutes, he had already reached Taikang Academy in Taikang City, Taikang County!

"It's over!"

"It's all over!"

When Yan Chuan arrived, he saw Taikang Academy in chaos, with countless deaths and injuries. Zhao Ye, one of the Ten Elders of Taikang, had lost an arm and was standing absentmindedly outside the Star Gate, as if he had lost his soul.

Seeing such a scene, it goes without saying that the Lanhua Region must have also been affected, and Taikang Academy, unlike the Tan Valley Army, was likely right in the center of the strike zone of the Heavenly Fire, Flowing Fire, and Earth Fire Magma.

"Elder Zhao! Where is Elder Shao?" Yan Chuan shouted the Ksitigarbha Heavenly Dragon Roar to awaken Zhao Ye, as he swept his eyes around without seeing any trace of Shao Yancong, feeling uneasy.

"Brother Shao—" Zhao Ye wept bitterly, "Brother Shao was hit by a flowing fire while saving the academy's disciples, and in the blink of an eye, he was burned to charcoal."

Shao Yancong!

Burned to charcoal?

This news was like a thunderbolt from the blue!

Yan Chuan looked at the charred body in front of Zhao Ye, lifeless and unrecognizable, indistinguishable from who it was before death.

But from Zhao Ye's expression, it was clear that this person was Shao Yancong!

"Elder Shao!"

Yan Chuan stepped forward, probing with his True Qi, finding only rotten wood turned completely to charcoal, not a shred of life remaining, unable to even sense the sinew, bone, skin, and membrane, let alone the meridians and acupoints.

Completely gone!

"Elder Shao—" Yan Chuan was in a daze.

The first time he met Shao Yancong was when Yan Chuan had just made a name for himself at the Guangling City Martial Arts Competition. Shao Yancong, with full sincerity, invited him to Taikang Academy to serve as a Guest Professor.

Later, the two became acquainted.

In terms of strength, even though Shao Yancong was left far behind by Yan Chuan, Yan Chuan always respected Shao Yancong's character.

Later.

Yan Chuan became the Tan Valley Royal City Lord, and Wang Kuan and Jian Rong from Guangling Academy went to help Yan Chuan, as did Shao Yancong. But he only stayed for a while, and after the early stability, he parted ways with Yan Chuan, saying he couldn't let go of Taikang Academy. At that time, he could have continued to stay in Tan Valley Royal City. Given his relationship with Yan Chuan and his experience in Tan Valley Royal City, his future position would not have been low.

But for Taikang Academy, for the disciples, Shao Yancong still left.

"I never expected that that farewell would be our last meeting." For the first time in his life, apart from his master's wife, Yan Chuan lost someone close, and it was so brutally raw and bloody.

Heavenly Calamity—

"Damn!"

Yan Chuan was feeling emotional, and as he looked at Shao Yancong in front of him, he suddenly remembered that his master was also within the 'disaster zone.'

Cheng Fengxiao had always been cultivating at the Lishan Sect, which was in the Hunxi Territory, and it seemed that Hunxi Territory was also affected. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"He can't be!"

Yan Chuan shot up—

Clack clack clack!

The 'Purple Gold Shuttle' instantly wrapped around Yan Chuan as he sprinted—

360, the second layer of 'Purple Gold Battle Boots'!

360, the second layer of 'Vajra Armor'!

Yan Chuan broke through the sound barrier in an instant, approaching twice the speed of sound, nearly 550 meters per second.

Fast!

Too fast!

Two to three hundred miles, at the extreme in four minutes.

In just ten minutes, Yan Chuan went from Suanzao Mountain to Taikang Academy and then returned to Guangling City from Taikang Academy. The journey that used to take at least two days could now, with Yan Chuan's strength, be covered in ten minutes.

Return to Guangling City!

Yan Chuan first went to the Iron Wire Martial Arts Hall—

"Wei Quan, has the grandmaster returned?" Yan Chuan saw Wei Quan teaching boxing. In fact, with a glance, he knew Cheng Fengxiao was not in the Martial Arts Hall, but he asked just in case.

"No." Wei Quan shook his head. He was somewhat surprised; in a flash, his master had returned so quickly.

"There must not be any accidents!"

Yan Chuan prayed in his heart and instructed Wei Quan, "The grandmaster, when they return, must immediately go to Suanzao Mountain to find Wang Zhengyi."

"Master Wang—" Wei Quan nodded blankly, and before he could blink, his master had already disappeared.

It was the first time Wei Quan saw his master so anxious and flustered: "It's about the grandmaster? What happened?"

Wei Quan was worried.

...

Meanwhile.

A few minutes later, Yan Chuan returned to Suanzao Mountain.

"Old Wang, send me to the 'Monkey King Avatar' side." Yan Chuan found Wang Zhengyi.

"Go now?" Wang Zhengyi frowned, "The calamity in the Danhu Realm isn't over yet; it's too dangerous."

"My master is still at the Lishan Sect, I must go and see." Yan Chuan looked at Wang Zhengyi, "Elder Shao of Taikang Academy has died, burned to charcoal by flowing fire."

"Elder Shao!"

"How could this happen!"

Wang Zhengyi's expression changed slightly.

He had also interacted with Shao Yancong, but he never expected the elder would die in this calamity.

Hey!

Something's not right!

Is Shao Yancong not in Taikang Academy but in the Lanhua Region?

So——

"Has the Lanhua Region been struck by disaster too?" Wang Zhengyi was shocked. Seeing Yan Chuan anxious, he didn't have time to ask more questions. He knew the relationship between Yan Chuan and Cheng Fengxiao was as deep as the one with his own father, so he only instructed, "Promise me, return immediately once it becomes dangerous. My 'Monkey King Avatar' is not important and can be abandoned at any time!"

The avatar is merely an accident.

Yan Chuan is the true love!

"Thank you!"

Yan Chuan expressed his gratitude, leapt into Wang Zhengyi's gaping mouth, and returned to the Mountain and Sea Realm.

...

Mountain and Sea Realm, Yu Fang Dynasty, Mo Yin Continent, South Continent, Jinze Region, Danhu Realm, Five Blessings City, within the mountains and wilderness.

Yan Chuan returned.

"This is not far from Five Blessings City, better bring Ding Xiang and Situ Fei." The two women followed Yan Chuan to Five Blessings City, but due to the unexpected incidents, Yan Chuan was first dragged down by the Independent Practitioner Alliance and hunted, fled to Tan Valley Realm, and then encountered a series of calamities that almost made him forget these two.

It's perilous in the Mountain and Sea Realm; linger not!

Yan Chuan stashed away the 'Monkey King Avatar', determined the direction, and sped toward Five Blessings City.

...

Rumble!

Five Blessings City!

A mortal purgatory!

From a distance, Yan Chuan saw heavenly fire falling, earth fire gushing, the vast expanse of Five Blessings City sinking into flames like a purged with fire.

Horrifying!

Terrifying!

Yan Chuan was startled at first glance.

But as he approached, he felt relieved: "Thankfully!"

He saw the city filled with surging energy, with True Qi from Divine Generals soaring skyward, layers of arrays flickering, repelling the celestial fire and earth fire, leaving the city undamaged without the devastating flames.

"Arrays!"

"Almost forgot, there's an Array Master overseeing Five Blessings City."

Yan Chuan realized belatedly.

Five Blessings City Lord Zhonghang Lu is the only Array Master in Jinze Region known publicly, her array mastery unrivaled in the Six Great Royal Cities, which is why she maintains an elevated status in Danhu Realm and can establish a sect independently.

Zhonghang Lu has been sketching arrays in the city day and night, and Yan Chuan has witnessed this at least six times.

Heavily arrayed.

Strictly guarded.

Originally meant for defense against the Thirteen Families of Danhu Realm, Zhonghang Lu probably never imagined these arrays would repel a heavenly calamity.

"It seems this time's calamity differs from that." Yan Chuan initially witnessed the heavenly calamity in Tan Valley Realm and instinctively thought it was the same as the one that destroyed Tan Valley Royal City a year and a half ago, assuming it was a calamity even royal cities struggled to resist. But now it seems a single Five Blessings City can withstand the celestial fire and earth fire, implying the calamity may differ from that in Tan Valley, with much less destructive power.

Of course.

This applies to Five Blessings City; other small towns or tribes might not endure.

Nonetheless, seeing the arrays in Five Blessings City fend off the fiery onslaught, Yan Chuan's tense heart finally calmed: "Although Lishan Sect lacks an Array Master, seeing Five Blessings City withstand such calamity, and with a War God at Lishan Sect, their defense is stronger, and Master is even safer within."

It's as if there's always someone shouldering the sky when it collapses.

Lishan Sect has many such 'tall' figures.

"Master should be safe." Yan Chuan wasn't as tense now. Then he remembered he still had a 'Star Stone,' also remembering Master had one: "Can the celestial fire and earth fire interfere with the 'Star Stone'?"

Yan Chuan placed the 'North Mansion' on the ground, holding the 'Star Stone' to summon the Star Gate——

"No!"

Yan Chuan shook his head; the 'Star Stone' couldn't be used, and the 'Star Gate' couldn't be summoned.

He recalled during his time at Nanyue Lake on Moth Island, the Moth Vine energy discharge and interference prevented the use of the 'Star Stone.'

It's the same now.

The celestial calamity disrupts the heavens and earth, causing intense changes in Primordial Qi, hindering normal cultivation, and indeed affecting the 'Star Stone.'

"Even my Sixth-Grade Star Stone is unusable; Master's ordinary Star Stone is even less likely." Yan Chuan knew Cheng Fengxiao was likely still at Lishan Sect, he still needed to go.

But now he's not in such a rush: "Better ask if these two are leaving first."

Yan Chuan changed his attire, modified his appearance to that of 'Baili Changjing,' and strode toward Five Blessings City.

...

"Halt!"

"Entry requires a payment of 10 Primordial Pills or equivalent."

Just upon reaching the city gates, Yan Chuan saw a General standing inside the array calling out to him.

Truly taking advantage of the crisis!

10 Primordial Pills?

The average income for a mid-range First-Rank Divine General is about 0.3 Primordial Pills per month, meaning saving for three years without eating or drinking to accumulate 10 Primordial Pills. Those independent Divine Generals without a background have worse incomes, potentially taking ten years without managing to save 10 Primordial Pills, and may never accumulate such spare wealth in a lifetime.

And Five Blessings City demands 10 Primordial Pills as an entry fee.

It's robbery.

Yet, the more it is, the more Yan Chuan needs to enter: "I have enough money, am not short on Primordial Pills, but Ding Xiang and Situ Fei don't have much wealth."

Ding Xiang.

Situ Fei.

Since proving their Dao, the two have followed Yan Chuan, living solely on the meager regular wage Yan Chuan provides with no further income. Being required to pay a hefty 'protection fee' while in the city, unable to pay, being expelled would be minor; something else could happen.

"This is a Fourth-Rank exotic treasure 'Five Elements Ring,' worth at least 15 Primordial Pills!" Yan Chuan reached into his bosom, enhancing the 'Third-Rank Five Elements Ring' and 'Third-Rank Five Elements Mixed Gold Talisman Stone' with 10,000 Spiritual enhancement to Fourth-Rank, the total cost excluding Spiritual was less than 1 Primordial Pill, giving away without hesitation.

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