The Purgatory Calamity
Chapter 394 - 373 Unforgettable Times_1

Chapter 394: Chapter 373 Unforgettable Times_1

Sword Tower, Heaven Gate Peak.

Within the grandiose ship from Bright Heaven Divine Kingdom, the Astonish Rainbow Marquis and the Swallowing Cloud Marquis wore solemn expressions, gathering several dignitaries of the divine nation for discussion.

"Ying’er and Yutian’s soul lamps have been extinguished, confirmed dead in the Lower Realm."

Zhu Jinghong’s expression bore immense sorrow, "They wouldn’t listen to persuasion, insisting on sinking to the Fourth Realm, wanting to emulate Miss Li from the Li Family, to slay stronger warriors of Alien Tribes to accumulate Contribution Value."

"The result..."

Zhu Jinghong let out a deep sigh, "Led by our three great Divine Countries, the roll of honor we organized is also a competition among the major forces in Purgatory. On the lists for Hollow Profound Realm and Spirit Condensation Realm, our youths from Bright Heaven Divine Kingdom rank at the forefront."

"But on the list for the Soul Wandering Realm, not one of our divine nation’s descendants is in the top five. Though Yutian had made it to the top ten, he met disaster in the Lower Realm due to reckless action."

"The dignity of the divine nation must remain intact, and the matter is of great importance. You several..."

He looked towards the other young prodigies and said seriously, "In the top ten list of the Soul Wandering Realm, two of you must make it! If anyone can reach the top five, in addition to the normal Contribution Value, the divine nation will have additional generous rewards!"

With these words, their blood boiled with excitement.

"Shall we not wait for the discussion on Jiang Ran’s side to conclude?" asked the Swallowing Cloud Marquis.

"There’s no time, we won’t wait."

Zhu Jinghong turned and left, immediately communicating with Zhou Wenhao, saying they were soon going to the Third Realm to join the battle.

Zhou Wenhao was shocked; he dared not delay and quickly used the Sword Command to communicate with Chen Weihuang.

He was concerned that Chen Weihuang, who could control the Sword Tower, might cause trouble when the ship took flight, so he explained the situation ahead of time.

Soon after, Chen Weihuang replied, nodding in agreement to let them pass.

...

Three days later, the discussions concluded.

Litian Peak, Chen Weihuang’s hermitage.

"Jiang, our brother, has taken away the rights to control the dependent families. From now on, all families affiliated with Sword Tower are responsible to Cai Xin," Yao Junhong stated indifferently.

"External affairs of Sword Tower will be handled by Shi Bingyun," said Xu Yu.

"The recruitment of new disciples has been handed over to Lu Xiaolin," declared Wang Ce.

Guanghe spoke with an earnest tone, "We’ve secured the crucial Sharpen Blade Peak. The Book Tower, Utensil Tower, and Alchemy Tower—I still hold control over these places for the time being."

The four Great Elders succinctly explained the situation.

Expecting this, Chen Weihuang nodded slightly, "The Mysterious Sword’s tip has always held voting rights. He himself has another vote, and Cai Xin, Shi Bingyun, and Lu Xiaolin each have one vote. With five votes in his hands, and you only four, without the Master’s return, he can indeed push many things forward."

The Tower Master of Sword Tower single-handedly held three votes, and if Pu Zhaotian was present in the Elder Council’s discussions, none of Jiang’s ideas could have been realized.

He took advantage of the Mysterious Sword’s tip and chose a time when Pu Zhaotian was away to forcibly convene the Elder Council, securing some rights for his people.

"He also said..."

Xu Yu took a sip of tea, "Pang Jian needs to prove his combat strength and capabilities. As the Tower Master’s direct disciple, he must take on greater responsibilities. You, and Hu Yatou, have already proven to outsiders that you’re worthy of the title of the Tower Master’s direct disciples."

"Through the roll of honor hosted by the three great Divine Countries?" Chen Weihuang frowned.

Xu Yu nodded, "Pang Jian, in the Soul Wandering Realm, says that regardless of when he advanced, he should make it into the top ten afterward to vindicate himself."

"It’s clearly intentional difficulty!" Wang Ce snorted coldly.

"Since returning from the Absolute Sky Forbidden Land, Pang Jian has only just broken into the Soul Wandering Realm. Killing three individual cultivators of the Soul Wandering Realm recently, doesn’t prove anything," Yao Junhong said with a wry smile, "The top ten of the Soul Wandering Realm are all top-tier figures from the strongest powers; it’s not easy to enter such a list?"

Xu Yu sighed, "With the Tower Master absent and outsiders saying he picked Pang Jian intent on having Pang Jian succeed his mantle..."

She glanced at Chen Weihuang with trepidation, worried he might be angered.

Chen Weihuang’s expression remained unchanged, "I will always respect the Master’s choice, whether it’s right or wrong."

Xu Yu let out a sigh of relief, fearing internal strife between him and Pang Jian, "If Pang Jian really enters the top ten, Brother Jiang will no longer be able to use this point for difficulty. Those within the tower who obey him won’t be able to criticize the Tower Master’s choice of people and say there’s a problem; if Pang Jian indeed meets the Tower Master’s expectations and strikes higher realms in the future, taking over Sword Tower would become a matter of course."

"Essentially, let Pang Jian first prove himself," Wang Ce added.

Chen Weihuang nodded, "That is not unfeasible."

Guanghe expressed shock, eyes alight with surprise, "Chen, do you believe he can do it?"

Wang Ce, Xu Yu, and Yao Junhong were all perplexed.

Because Pang Jian was far too young, and his rise so rapid, it appeared to them that Pang Jian’s foundation wasn’t solid, and his accumulation insufficient.

Others of the same Soul Wandering Realm, such as Fan Chen of Taiyi Divine Kingdom, Liou Youyu of Yuan Qing Divine Nation, Zhou Yi of Jiuli Sect, Li Yuqing of Heaven Treasure Li Family, and Hong Qiming of Demon Sect.

These individuals, stars from birth, were regarded as peerless geniuses, nurtured in the limelight.

Pills, Strange Treasures, top spell techniques, and accumulations through countless battle experiences sculpted such outstanding individuals.

Yet Pang Jian, until chosen by Pu Zhaotian as a direct disciple, was merely struggling in the Fourth and Third Realms.

Originating from the remote mountains of Northern Qi in the Lower Realm.

Amidst various factors and circumstances, it was difficult for the four Great Elders to believe that Pang Jian could stand out in the Purgatory Human Tribe’s roll of honor within the Soul Wandering Realm.

Chen Weihuang said indifferently, "I don’t trust him, but I trust the Master’s judgment."

...

Thousand Miles of Cloud Land.

A slender beam of silver-white sword light flew from the distant horizon, landing in Li Yuqing’s hand below the Sapling.

The girl, now donning a simple white robe, with an unadorned beauty that was pure and exceptional, held the shrunken Sky-splitting Sword with a smile in her eyes and brows.

Her injuries had healed, her Spiritual Sea once again brimming with Spiritual Power, her combat strength at its peak once more.

"Pang Jian, my family is sending me to Saint Spirit Continent."

With reluctance in her heart, she gazed at the reflection of Pang Ling on the leaves and Pang Jian, who had just put down his wine jar, and said, "Drinking and chatting with you has been an unforgettable time."

"But I... must leave now."

"Miss Li, you won’t betray me, will you?" Pang Ling asked crisply.

She was taken aback, then laughed, "In consideration of the many life vitalities you’ve given me, helping me recover from my injuries, I promise not to betray you. I swear I won’t even tell my father."

"So you do have some conscience!" Pang Ling nodded with satisfaction.

"Saint Spirit Continent?" Pang Jian’s heart skipped a beat, thinking of the giant grey ape, and asked, "What are you going to do at the Saint Spirit Continent?"

"LieTian, what is my family sending me to Saint Spirit Continent for?" Li Yuqing inquired of the Divine Sword in her hand.

The Divine Sword buzzed.

"It doesn’t know either."

Li Yuqing furrowed her brows, then immediately said, "Yes, your feeling is correct, that is indeed the Source Demon, and it has been brought out by Pang Jian."

She was responding to the Sky-splitting Sword.

Pang Jian looked subconsciously at the Source Demon Sword stuck in the soil, with only its dark jade hilt visible, and said, "Do they know each other?"

"Old acquaintances."

Li Yuqing pursed her lips and smiled, communicating with the divine sword LieTian through her thoughts: "You’d better not talk too much to Sword Tower. Pang Jian has a secret skill that allows him to reach this place directly. Not only should we not inquire about it further, but we also can’t let others know."

"Including the Sword Tower."

"Oh."

"Pang Jian, I’m leaving first. I’ll come to Sword Tower to find you once I’m done with my affairs."

Li Yuqing said goodbye with a radiant smile.

From her injury seeking the help of Corrosion Boundary Vine, to Pang Jian’s sudden appearance, to Pang Jian taking care of Zhu Ying and Jiang Yutian for her.

She had witnessed everything but had not questioned him thoroughly, nor had she taken the time to thank Pang Jian properly.

That was just her nature.

She would silently do what needed to be done, expressing herself through actions rather than words.

"If you encounter a grey giant ape with ice blue eyes in Saint Spirit Continent, remember to take care of it for me. It has an eighth-level bloodline and should be able to transform into human form."

"If you have a conflict with it, you can also mention my name. It might help you avoid a clash."

Pang Jian remembered this and hurriedly gave her a reminder.

"I will remember that."

Li Yuqing smiled, waved goodbye, and rode the Sky-splitting Sword into the sky, disappearing in an instant.

Within the Source Demon Sword.

"This kid, although currently not as strong as Mo Nan, will definitely surpass Mo Nan in the future!"

"That terrifying box is called the Universe Box, a Strange Treasure left by a Realm God! He possesses the box but hasn’t mentioned it to that woman. There must be something fishy going on!"

"He can also use the box with his Divine Consciousness to roam freely in Purgatory, and can reach the Fourth Realm from the Second Realm in an instant."

"In my opinion, maintaining a good relationship with him is necessary for now."

"Hmm, he can eradicate all my Demon Thoughts; he can truly annihilate me."

"Let’s observe him further to see what other secrets he has and accompany him on his journey for a while."

"..."

The multitude of Demon Thoughts within the Source Demon, like numerous little demons, discussed incessantly within the sword and finally came to a consensus—to cooperate with Pang Jian for the time being.

"Now that she’s gone, I’ll practice my sword techniques."

Pang Jian drew the Source Demon Sword with one swift motion.

On the cleared muddy ground around him, he endowed the Demon Sword with various complex sword techniques from the many mysteries of the Chaos Sea.

Nine days later, on a pitch-black night.

A shadowy demon aura hovered; celestial bodies collided in the void, volcanoes and glaciers shattered upon impact, dazzling thunderbolts roamed the empty space, the heavens seemed to crumble, and the earth appeared to collapse—in the depths of Thousand Miles of Cloud Land, an awe-inspiring spectacle emerged suddenly.

"The God Spirit we worship truly possesses boundless Divine Power!"

"His power can create marvels where the sun, moon, and stars appear simultaneously; it can trigger the eruption of Earth Fire; it can shake solid glaciers and create thunderbolts that destroy worlds."

"He is still young, and his growth has just begun!"

"In the future, He will be the most powerful God Spirit beyond the Star River!"

The people of the Wood Tribe, watching from Sky Fortune City and Sky Rampart City, appeared excited as they looked toward Cloud Marsh.

...

Litian Peak.

Inside Pang Jian’s exclusive cave dwelling.

He surfaced in the cave instantly using the Mysterious Turtle shell left behind and quickly retrieved the Sword Command.

Immersing his consciousness within, a torrent of information fell like light rain.

"They want me to join the battle in the Third Realm?"

...