Purple Heaven Divine Thunder?

at the same time.

The entrance to Yuanquan Mountain.

A richly decorated carriage was slowly making its way into the mountains. The frame was made of gold and silver, adorned with precious stones, exuding grandeur. Dragging the carriage were not ordinary horses, but a strange beast with two horns on its head and a jet-black body.

Dragon Horse.

This was a mount that only the most distinguished among the feudal lords of the Zhou Dynasty were entitled to use.

Without a doubt, the person sitting upright in the carriage was none other than Qingfu, the chief minister of the State of Lu.

On either side of the carriage, three sorcerers dressed in purple robes accompanied the procession, while the one leading the way at the very front was none other than the mountain god of Fuxu Mountain.

"Your Excellency, this Yuanquan Mountain... is truly extraordinary."

Among the three accompanying sorcerers, the leader looked around and couldn't help but sigh.

This man was named Long Yunzi. He originally cultivated in Beiju Luzhou. However, that place was rife with powerful demons and the Wu tribe hiding in the mountains, making it extremely dangerous and unsuitable for peaceful cultivation. In the end, he took his two junior brothers, Xiangyunzi and Lingyunzi, and went south to seek refuge in the State of Lu, where they became worshippers of magic.

All three were Earth Immortals, already considered experts in the mortal realm. Yet, even so, this blessed land, brimming with spiritual energy and teeming with life, was something they had never seen before in their lives.

Within Yuanquan Mountain, the plants and trees exhale spiritual energy, and the rocks contain spiritual charm. Spiritual birds and beasts such as red foxes, blue sparrows, and white cranes appear from time to time, each showing nascent signs of spirituality.

All of this silently demonstrates the extraordinary quality of this spiritual vein.

"Looking across the Three Realms, it is probably the most blessed land of all."

Xiangyunzi couldn't help but agree.

Inside the carriage, Qingfu burst into laughter upon hearing this.

"Good, good, good! This is Heaven's favor upon the State of Lu!"

Before his laughter had even faded, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"Later, I will need to trouble you all to take care of that wild Taoist priest who appeared out of nowhere."

"The matter concerning this mountain must not be revealed to outsiders for the time being."

Originally, he still harbored some thoughts. If the Taoist's cultivation was decent, it wouldn't be unreasonable to take him in as a guest and offer him alms.

But after truly witnessing the value of Yuanquan Mountain, he completely forgot about that idea.

If news of a spiritual vein of this caliber were to leak out, it would inevitably attract competition from other powerful lords, and even higher-level beings. Rather than leaving a hidden danger, it's better to eliminate it altogether.

"Rest assured, Your Excellency."

The three sorcerers and the god of Fuxu Mountain responded in unison.

Just then, Ling Yunzi, who was ranked last, suddenly exclaimed.

"Senior brothers, look over there!"

Following the direction he pointed, everyone looked and saw a ray of light flashing past quickly in the depths of the mountains and forests. Within the light, the earth's energy and spiritual energy intertwined and surged, vaguely revealing the figure of a little girl who looked about three or four years old.

Exquisitely carved and sculpted, brimming with vitality.

The little girl had clearly noticed their presence and, in a panic, was fleeing deeper into the mountains. Wherever the rosy light passed, the rocks shifted and the trees seemed to automatically part to make way for her.

"It's... a fairy spirit!"

Long Yunzi gasped in shock, his eyes flashing with intense light.

The so-called immortal spirits are the spiritual embryos of heaven and earth born from blessed lands and grottoes, the purest spiritual essence of the entire immortal mountain. They are born with clear and pure intelligence, take the form of a child, and possess various mysterious talents.

In ancient times, such beings were considered to have excellent origins. It is said that many of the attendants of sages were born from celestial beings.

However, since ancient times, very few new spiritual mountains and veins have been created, and such creatures born of heaven and earth have naturally become almost extinct.

"Grab her!"

Upon hearing the words "immortal spirit," Qing's father nearly went mad.

"As long as you capture her, I will grant you whatever you desire!"

The immortal spirit was newly born and had not yet truly mastered the talent of teleporting between the three realms; this was its only chance.

More importantly...

The Heart of the Immortal is a supreme treasure for alchemy. Even mortals can extend their lifespan by a thousand years by consuming elixirs made from the Heart of the Immortal.

For someone like Qingfu, who wields power and craves immortality, this temptation is enough to make him disregard everything.

Almost the instant his words fell, the one who reacted the fastest was the God of Fuxu Mountain.

"scold!"

The earth's energy surged around him, transforming into a beam of yellow light that shot into the sky, revealing his true form.

It was a mandrill with a pointed snout, monkey-like cheeks, and white fur all over its body.

He raised his hand in a gesture of grasping, and the mountain's shape shifted accordingly. The next moment, the fleeing little girl screamed and crashed into a suddenly rising mound.

"oops!"

She fell to the ground, covering her forehead, tears welling up in her eyes.

The immortal spirit had only recently been born and its supernatural powers were not yet fully developed. Now, blocked by this obstacle, it was helpless.

"You...bad people!"

She spoke in a childish voice, and in her limited understanding, this was the harshest criticism she could hear.

But the mountain god of Fuxu clearly wouldn't show the slightest pity.

"Little one, rest in peace on your journey."

He grinned maliciously and extended his sharp claws, aiming straight for Xianling's heart, intending to seize it on the spot.

However, at that very moment...

"snort."

A cold snort seemed to echo from the heavens and earth.

The God of Fuxu Mountain felt a sudden tightness in his heart, and an indescribable fear swept over his entire body without warning. His primordial spirit trembled, his magical power became chaotic, and his divine body was on the verge of collapse.

This is... a death sentence!

"My lord, save me..."

He spoke hastily, but before he could finish his sentence.

With a loud bang.

A dazzling purple bolt of lightning silently descended from the void, instantly enveloping the area.

A flash of lightning.

This mountain god, who had been bestowed with titles and honors by the State of Lu and enjoyed the offerings of mortals, didn't even have time to utter a scream before his body and soul turned to ashes and vanished into the world.

Everything happened too fast.

From the appearance of that purple lightning to the instant annihilation of the Floating Mountain God, less than a breath had passed. Not to mention Qingfu, who was a mortal, even the three brothers Long Yunzi, who were all Earth Immortals, were completely unable to react at this moment.

Only when the mountain god had completely turned to ashes did the group awaken from their daze.

"What kind of lightning magic was that?!"

Ling Yunzi cried out in alarm, his voice filled with fear.

Although the Mountain God of Fuxu was not considered a particularly powerful figure, he was still a legitimate mountain god who had been officially recognized by the Human Dynasty. Although his true form was merely a mountain demon, he was empowered by incense offerings and divine power, and in terms of magical strength and cultivation alone, he was by no means weaker than an ordinary earth immortal.

But when that bolt of purple lightning struck, he didn't even have a chance to struggle.

Even the instant the lightning appeared, Long Yunzi and the other two had the illusion that the world was collapsing, as if they themselves were about to be crushed as well.

"Purple Heaven Divine Thunder"

Just then, a clear voice suddenly rang out.

The three looked in the direction of the sound and saw a Taoist priest in a green robe descending slowly amidst the churning clouds.

The Taoist priest appeared extremely young, with a calm expression and restrained aura, and was unremarkable at first glance. However, the three of them, including Long Yunzi, tensed up the moment they saw what was beside him.

Beside the Taoist priest in the green robe, a small hammer floated silently.

Purple lightning swirled endlessly across the hammer's body.

It was that terrifying lightning bolt that had just struck and killed the God of Fuxu Mountain.

"Purple Heaven Divine Thunder?!"