"This beast is likely nearing the Purple Mansion stage; no wonder it possesses these two astonishing magical treasures."
In the blink of an eye, dozens of exchanges occurred, with Elian unleashing his magical treasures and techniques in a dazzling display of power. Yet, to his dismay, he found himself unable to suppress the purple-gold monkey.
Realizing the stalemate could only worsen, Elian decided to reveal his trump cards, bringing out two of his most powerful techniques.
First, the Heavenly Flame Sword Art was unleashed, soaring toward the Yuan Magnet Bracelet to break the deadlock.
The purple-gold monkey's eyes turned icy as it swiftly activated its innate divine ability, the Purple-Gold Disruptive Slashing Light, countering the Heavenly Flame Sword Art.
When the two forces collided, a blinding explosion of light and fire erupted, sending a devastating shockwave across the battlefield. Lower-level beasts that had recklessly charged forward were obliterated in an instant.
"Boom!"
Amid the thunderous clash, the Heavenly Flame Sword Art failed to prevail, but the Metal Element Divine Thunder struck next. A golden streak of lightning descended from the sky, landing squarely on the Yuan Magnet Bracelet.
Despite the purple-gold monkey's exceptional abilities, it lacked Elian's array of treasures and techniques. It could only watch helplessly as the Metal Element Divine Thunder struck.
Although the Yuan Magnet Bracelet was crafted from exceptional materials and specialized in subduing metal-aligned swords and treasures, it was merely an incomplete upper-tier second-rank artifact. The intangible power of the Metal Element Divine Thunder was too much for it.
With a sharp crack, the Yuan Magnet Bracelet dimmed significantly, its power diminished by over seventy percent. Elian seized the opportunity, his Fiery Void Sword blazing free from the bracelet's grip.
Capitalizing on the damage to the Yuan Magnet Bracelet, Elian activated his Purple Radiance Mirror, pulling the subdued treasure into his possession.
Witnessing its prized treasure being captured and the Fiery Void Sword escaping its suppression, the purple-gold monkey's expression changed.
Having one foot already in the Purple Mansion stage, the beast's intelligence rivaled that of a human. It quickly realized that without the Yuan Magnet Bracelet to counter the Fiery Void Sword, it was at a significant disadvantage.
Unwilling to risk its innate demon core, which was critical to its breakthrough to the Purple Mansion stage, the monkey decided to retreat.
With a furious roar, it swung its iron staff to disperse the Purple Sun True Flames before hurling the staff backward. The iron staff shot toward the Purple Sun Furnace, smashing it to pieces.
The furnace, already weakened from a previous battle with the Thunder Roc, couldn't withstand the powerful blow and shattered.
Though pained by the loss of his long-time treasure, Elian wasted no time lamenting. Seizing his Fiery Void Sword, he struck at the fleeing monkey.
However, the beast anticipated the pursuit and launched another burst of its Purple-Gold Disruptive Slashing Light, forcing Elian to block. By the time he recovered, the monkey had fled thousands of feet away.
"Elian, help me quickly!"
Amid the chaos, Elian heard a call from Wei Xuyuan, who was struggling to hold off the remaining beasts. Although his true energy far exceeded a typical late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, he was still overwhelmed by the relentless attacks.
Reluctantly abandoning his pursuit of the monkey, Elian turned his focus to supporting Wei Xuyuan.
The two of them, both seasoned and powerful cultivators, worked in tandem to hold the line. Their combined strength overwhelmed the remaining beasts, forcing them into a panicked retreat.
"We did it!"
As the beast horde dispersed, the two men exchanged triumphant glances.
Without wasting time, they swept through the battlefield, collecting any valuable remains before heading to the Medicine Garden within the mountain range.
The Medicine Garden had been abandoned for a century, its once-thriving fields overrun by weeds. Many of the spiritual herbs had withered and died, but the two still found over sixty plants that had survived.
Among these were two fully matured Green Yuan Ganoderma plants and three Breaking Origin Fruits. After harvesting these treasures, they prepared to leave.
However, Elian paused, sensing something unusual. Following his instincts, he discovered a luminous plant tucked away in a corner—a radiant white ginseng root.
"Xuanyu Ginseng!" Wei Xuyuan exclaimed in awe upon seeing it.
Xuanyu Ginseng was a rare third-tier treasure, a key ingredient for crafting Xuanyu Pills.
Xuanyu Pills, valued at over 10,000 spirit stones per pill, were sought after for their ability to increase a cultivator's true energy by thirty percent. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators could use them, albeit sparingly, due to their immense energy.
"This is an incredible find," Wei Xuyuan said, his tone betraying both reverence and excitement.
Understanding the treasure's significance, Elian proposed, "We'll take the Xuanyu Ginseng back with us and ask Ancestor Jiang of Tianxu Mountain to refine it into pills. Once done, we'll divide the pills evenly."
Wei Xuyuan nodded without hesitation.
"I invited you here in good faith. There's no need for suspicion between us. Let's leave the beast territories first and then distribute the spoils."
Elian silently noted Wei Xuyuan's trustworthiness. It was evident why he had earned his position as the head of the Wei clan.
As they prepared to leave, Wei Xuyuan reflected on his decision. In his eyes, Elian was a rising star destined for greatness. Building a connection with him now could secure a powerful ally for the Wei clan's future.
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