Cultivation System: Stronger with Age
Chapter 67 - 56 The Ultimate Thunder Technique: Soul-Extinction Celestial Thunder Divine Decision

Chapter 67: Chapter 56 The Ultimate Thunder Technique: Soul-Extinction Celestial Thunder Divine Decision

In the hall, Lin Xuankong was walking towards the Cultivation Room, his heart pounding with excitement. Three people approached him; one was Steward Hu Shuo, a ruddy-faced man and one of the chosen participants for this Demon Slaying Conference.

Another was the Daoist Nun Nalan Yunzhu, who had distinguished herself in the battle against the Demon People Race.

Nalan Yunzhu was a comely woman of about twenty-eight or twenty-nine, and she was relatively quiet. Standing beside her was a burly man in his thirties with thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a wide mouth. His name was Lin Jiao, also a Steward with Second-Layer Late Stage Cultivation, and he too was a participant in the Demon Slaying Conference.

Upon seeing Lin Xuankong, the expressions of all three changed slightly. They cupped their hands in greeting, and Steward Hu Shuo spoke first, "Steward Lin, I’ve been meaning to find you these past few days, but unfortunately, I’ve been too busy. I finally ran into you today!"

Seeing his solemn expression, Lin Xuankong couldn’t help but speculate. "Steward Hu is looking for me? Is it about the Demon Slaying Conference?"

Hu Shuo nodded, his expression somber. "Yes! The Grand Array in Demon-Suppressing Valley harbors countless Demons, and dangers abound. We, as fellow sect members, must work together and strategize carefully to have even the slightest chance of survival!"

Lin Xuankong said, "I heard that Steward Hu has already reached the Mid-grade of the Third Layer and possesses the Four Thunders Surrounding Body Talent. With such strength, you are already top-tier among the many Martial Cultivators participating in the Demon Slaying Conference. Are you still worried about unexpected dangers in the Demon-Suppressing Valley?"

Before Hu Shuo could respond, Lin Jiao, standing beside him, grinned broadly and said loudly, "If we’re just talking about my master, Steward Hu, he would have at least a fifty percent chance of surviving the Conference! But Steward Lin, Yun Zhu, and I, we are all at Second-Layer Cultivation! Don’t blame me for being blunt. With our Second-Layer Cultivation, we might be considered capable individuals out in the world, but against Demons, our chances of survival are incredibly slim!"

Lin Xuankong fell silent upon hearing this.

Hu Shuo then spoke up. "In the Demon-Suppressing Valley, we need to guard against more than just Demons! In recent decades, our Yin Talisman Sect’s members have always gone to the Demon Slaying Conference well-prepared and in high spirits. Yet, the result has always been complete annihilation, with no survivors. If it were only about dealing with Demons, it wouldn’t have come to this!"

"However, in this session, we have Steward Zhao Yufei, who is in the Late Stage of the Third Layer and possesses a complete set of Exorcism Armor and a Dragon Blood Treasure Dog. Plus, Steward Xu Bei has a fine weapon. If we could coordinate with them, the six of us working together would greatly improve our chances of survival!"

Lin Jiao suddenly showed a look of indignation. "Master, why do you still bring up those two? Yesterday, when you took me to Zhao Yufei and Xu Bei to discuss the Demon Slaying Conference, HMPH, that Zhao Yufei completely ignored you! Xu Bei did speak. He said we should just follow his arrangements, claiming that as long as we obeyed, he would ensure your survival! Those two are truly arrogant... If they only looked down on me, Lin Jiao, that would be one thing. But to speak to you like that, Master, I swear, even if I die in the Demon-Suppressing Valley, I will not associate with them!"

Steward Hu Shuo, who had originally worn a solemn expression, couldn’t help but frown, a hint of embarrassment on his face. Clearly, Lin Jiao was telling the truth!

Nalan Yunzhu gently tugged on Lin Jiao’s sleeve and whispered, "Husband, why bother getting so angry? Those two have always been arrogant. Just bear with it."

Lin Jiao glared. "Bear with it? Hmph! I’ve cultivated to my current level using the medicinal resources of our Yin Talisman Sect. I respect the Hall Master and Chief Steward, and I’m willing to lay down my life for them! What business is it of those two? Even if I die in the Demon-Suppressing Valley this time, I won’t team up with them!"

He paused and looked at Nalan Yunzhu. "Don’t worry. Before I die, I will protect you and won’t let any Demon harm a single hair on your head!"

Hearing this, Nalan Yunzhu’s gaze softened. She moved closer to the burly man, but a trace of melancholy touched her face.

Hu Shuo’s expression turned stern. "We haven’t even entered the valley, and you’re already talking about life and death! Lin Jiao, shut up."

Lin Jiao glared but didn’t dare say anything. He clearly held considerable respect for his master, Hu Shuo, and would never dare to talk back.

Lin Xuankong, watching from the side, felt somewhat speechless.

These three are just complaining and displaying affection here, but they haven’t proposed any constructive suggestions! Do they expect me to negotiate with Zhao Yufei and Xu Bei? Forget it. Xu Bei clearly has a vendetta against me, acting as if I stole his wife... I wonder if he even has a wife!

Lin Xuankong shook his head. "Given the situation... Steward Hu, do you have any ideas?"

After a moment of contemplation, Hu Shuo said, "If the four of us could join Steward Zhao and the others, it would naturally benefit the three of you. But if we act separately... Although there are many Demons in the Demon-Suppressing Valley, it’s not entirely hopeless! I recently received news that the officials’ auction house will soon be selling a dozen or so Demon-avoiding Bats. These Spiritual Beasts are highly sensitive to danger and can sense Demons and Martial Cultivators from a considerable distance, allowing us to avoid powerful opponents. However, as they are rare Spirit Bats and extremely difficult to cultivate, the auction price will undoubtedly be very high. My plan is for the four of us to pool some silver taels and jointly purchase a few. At the very least, with these Demon-avoiding Bats to help us evade strong teams and powerful Demons, your chances of survival in the Demon-Suppressing Valley could increase to twenty or thirty percent!"

Lin Xuankong was somewhat surprised. There are such Exotic Beasts? If I prepare thoroughly and can kill Tier Three Demons... couldn’t I use these Demon-avoiding Bats to specifically hunt Tier Three Demons?