I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 337 - 273: Encounter with the Demon Monarch

The "Split Cloud Cliff" in the southeast of the Great Wilderness is a perilous place rarely visited by people.

The cliff walls are as steep as if carved by a knife, and the bottom is shrouded in a cloud of mist with no visible end. Only two protruding black boulders atop the cliff barely allow a standing space for one person.

At this moment, the sky above this deathly silent cliff is completely engulfed by a thick layer of purple-black malevolent energy—the malevolent energy rolls like a living creature.

Countless silver lightning flashes shuttle through the malevolent energy, resembling lurking snakes. At times, they hide deep within the malevolence, and at times, they suddenly light up, splitting tiny cracks in the surrounding void, causing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to tremble violently.

This is the forming Tier Four Top Grade "Void Thunder Fiend."

At the core of the malevolence, one can vaguely discern a dark purple orb the size of a fist, its contained power capable of severely injuring a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

If one can refine it, it would not only greatly enhance cultivation but also allow comprehension of the Path of Void, considered a coveted treasure by Nascent Soul Cultivators.

On the boulder to the left atop the cliff stands True Monarch Red Sun with his hands behind his back, clad in a dark red magic robe, with sinister blood-colored demon patterns at the hem, slightly writhing as if alive when touched by the malevolent energy.

His face is sinister, the under-eye area tinged with a faint blue-black hue, obviously a result of long-term practice of Demonic Cultivation Techniques.

He holds a bronze-colored lamp in his hand, the lamp is ancient, its wick flickering with a ghostly green flame, precisely the Tier Four Spiritual Treasure passed down by the sect: the "Cyan Yang Demon Lamp."

On the right boulder stands Master Dingxu, presenting a contrasting visage, dressed in a dark black Daoist robe, with a silver belt around his waist, and a palm-sized bronze mirror hanging by his side.

The mirror’s surface is smooth, intricately engraved with Void Runes, which emit a faint blue glow when reflected by the malevolence. It is the Void Saint Sect’s precious treasure: the "Void Treasure Mirror."

He stands tall, with a stern face and sharp eyes like an eagle, fixed intently on the central "Void Thunder Fiend." His whole body is enveloped by a faint Void Power, clearly determined to claim this treasure.

Both initially ventured into the Great Wilderness together to escape the "Killing Star," not expecting such fortune to encounter the forming "Void Thunder Fiend."

Yet this stroke of luck turned into the catalyst for their fallout—for half a month, they have guarded the skies above the cliff day and night, with neither willing to concede.

The air is thick with a tense, confrontational atmosphere, so much so that even the surrounding malevolent energy seems agitated, churning ever more violently.

"Red Sun old ghost, this ’Void Thunder Fiend’ was discovered by me first, by right it should belong to my Void Saint Sect."

Master Dingxu was the first to break the silence, his voice carrying a chill, moving his gaze from the Thunder Fiend and resting it on True Monarch Red Sun:

"Though your Red Blood Sect excels at refining malevolence, the Void Calamity Force contained within this ’Void Thunder Fiend’ can only be perfectly controlled by me. If you forcibly seize it, you will only suffer backlash from being unable to control the malevolence, wasting such a treasure in vain." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Red Sun snorted with laughter, his voice laced with ridicule.

The Cyan Yang Demon Lamp in his hand abruptly shook, and the ghostly green flame soared several inches, casting his face into deeper shadow, even dyeing the surrounding malevolence green:

"Master Dingxu, you’re pretty good at praising yourself! This ’Void Thunder Fiend’ was clearly trapped by my ’Gathering Evil Array’ first."

"That day, it was about to dissipate with the wind, but it was I who retrieved the sect’s treasure, the ’Soul Suppressing Bead,’ to stabilize it with an array formation. Without me, you wouldn’t even see a shadow of it!"

"Moreover, my Red Blood Sect’s ’Blood Evil Refining God Technique’ can perfectly integrate the Thunder Fiend’s power into the Nascent Soul. The ferocity of the Thunder Fiend merging with the Blood Evil not only enhances cultivation but also facilitates comprehension of the Path of Void. Such a treasure is truly destined for me!"

"How can it be said that only you can perfectly control it? I must say, if this treasure falls into your hands, it would indeed be a waste—but in my hands, I will make full use of it!"

"Do you dare say I would waste it?"

Master Dingxu’s eyes turned cold, the Void Treasure Mirror at his waist trembled slightly, with the Void Runes on the mirror flickering, faint blue light spreading, slightly pushing back the surrounding malevolence.

"If it comes to a showdown, do you think you can compete with me? The Void Escape Skill of my Saint Sect allows freedom of movement within the void. Can your limited skills catch up with me?"

"Hmph, merely some sneaky tricks!"

True Monarch Red Sun’s eyes flashed with a hint of anger, and he swiftly swung the Cyan Yang Demon Lamp, releasing a ghostly green flame that swiftly transformed midair into a snake of fire over a meter long.

The fire snake was entirely jade green, with clear scales, a forked tongue flickering from its mouth, reeking of sulfur, lunging towards Master Dingxu:

"Receive my ’Cyan Yang Heaven-Burning Flame.’ Let’s see exactly how far along your cultivation is!"

Master Dingxu’s expression remained unchanged, clearly anticipating this. He raised his hand, and the Void Treasure Mirror at his waist flew into his palm, facing the fire snake.

"Void Barrier, rise!"

The runes on the mirror’s surface instantly lit up, a light blue wall materializing from nowhere, thin as a cicada’s wings yet exuding an indestructible aura.

The fire snake crashed fiercely against the light wall, emitting sizzling sounds.

The ghostly green flames seemed to encounter their nemesis, instantly devoured by the Void Power within the wall, leaving not a spark behind, only a wisp of faint smoke swiftly dispersed by the malevolence.

"Just a mere flame yet trying to show brilliance."

Master Dingxu put away the Void Treasure Mirror, a hint of derision at the corner of his mouth:

"Old man Red Blood, where is your Array Banner? Why haven’t you summoned it yet, or are you underestimating me? We both know the array formation is your trump card, no need to conceal it unless you’re afraid of me breaking it in advance?"