Chapter 333: One Net, One Capture (110,000 Words for Minimum Guarantee)

"It's precisely because driving the star domain to connect with the ancestral land requires your help—otherwise, how could the Envoy Lord compensate you with sacred blood!"

Such a king as the King of Thunder Spirits, once tamed, became extremely useful, immediately serving as Xu Jin's voice conduit.

Because he clearly knew where his future prospects lay.

Since he was already under Xu Jin's control, he had no choice but to see it through to the end.

He dared not entertain any second thoughts before the control was lifted.

"Please, Envoy Lord, clarify exactly what we must do?" Without waiting for Xu Jin's instruction, the King of Thunder Spirits pressed further.

He felt that this so-called assistance was crucial to them!

"Simple: hand over the celestial and terrestrial will of this star domain you control, and channel it into the ancestral star-pivot array I brought to activate it—then you can link with the ancestral celestial realm, allowing this star domain to merge into the ancestral celestial realm."

The constraints imposed by this world upon you will be instantly lifted.

The two of you should be able to break through to the seventh realm immediately.

After breaking through to the seventh realm, you will gain at least sixty years of extended lifespan.

After successfully merging with the ancestral celestial realm, the Envoy Lord will personally reward you with one drop of sacred blood.

After absorbing the sacred blood, not only will your combat power increase dramatically, but your probability of breaking through to the eighth realm will also greatly rise.

And your lifespan will be extended further."

The Sacred Clan envoy was fervently detailing the benefits of linking with the ancestral celestial realm, painting a grand picture—but ended by adding, "Activating the connection and fusion between this star domain and the ancestral land requires at least fifty percent of this domain's celestial and terrestrial will."

Thus, all the Kings must gather."

"By the way, gentlemen, how much of the celestial and terrestrial will do each of you control?" asked the Sacred Ancestor's envoy.

The King of Thunder Spirits and the King of Thunder Hawks exchanged a glance but did not answer the envoy's question; instead, they countered, "Envoy Lord, once this celestial and terrestrial will is used, will it be returned to us?"

"It cannot be returned! At that time, the celestial and terrestrial will of this star domain will merge into the ancestral celestial realm—hence why the Envoy Lord grants you one drop of sacred blood as compensation!"

Upon hearing this, the King of Thunder Spirits and the King of Thunder Hawks both turned pale.

As kings, they knew better than anyone how precious and vital the celestial and terrestrial will was.

Previously, they had fought endlessly just to seize the celestial and terrestrial will held by others.

Hoping to become the true king of this star domain—or even a god!

But now, they were being asked to surrender it—permanently!

Despite the Sacred Clan envoy's lavish promises—breaking through to the seventh realm, sacred blood, extended lifespan, endless benefits—

Being a dog was nothing compared to being a king!

Once this star domain merged into the ancestral celestial realm, they would most likely be forced to obey the Envoy Lord.

Instantly, both began calculating their next moves.

This scene was watched by the Sacred Clan envoy, who sneered, "I understand your thoughts—but this is the tide of fate! Even if you refuse to merge with the ancestral celestial realm now, you will inevitably do so in the future."

If you cooperate with me now, you'll receive sacred blood and countless benefits, break through sooner, and earn merit alongside the Envoy Lord, rising to high positions and wielding great power."

Miss this chance, and next time, when armies descend upon you, all rewards vanish—and any defiance will cost you your head immediately."

I won't hide the truth from you."

The Envoy Lord has dispatched thirty envoys like me."

These thirty target star domains will form the foundation of the Envoy Lord's rise—then, you will all be his loyal followers, each with a chance to reach the ninth realm!"

"Thirty?"

The King of Thunder Spirits, under Xu Jin's command, was stunned: "Envoy Lord, you mean the Envoy Lord has sent out thirty envoys like you?"

"Correct!"

"Moreover, some star domains have already begun linking with the ancestral celestial realm! Gentlemen, if you wish to secure higher status and the merit of serving a rising lord, act quickly!"

"The sooner, the greater the benefits—the higher your future status and power!" said the Sacred Clan envoy.

These words stirred the King of Thunder Hawks, who frowned, "Envoy Lord, the celestial and terrestrial will I hold with the King of Thunder Spirits is certainly less than fifty percent."

"I mean—can you truly eliminate the Ice King and the Wood Spirit King?"

Hearing this, the Sacred Clan envoy boasted, "If you can help me locate those two, I can easily slay them!"

"Just help me find them—the rest is my concern."

"I won't hide anything from you! When I departed, the Envoy Lord granted me a treasure capable of effortlessly killing you, even at your peak of sixth realm ninth layer!"

The Envoy Lord has ordered!"

"If any star domain king refuses to cooperate, I may act as I see fit!"

To be honest, I've been wasting time with you because I want to recruit powerful allies to join me, earn merit, and build mutual support in the future."

After all, there are thirty envoys!"

I too wish to impress the Envoy Lord with my achievements!"

Otherwise, linking this star domain only requires fifty percent of the celestial and terrestrial will—it would be far too simple."

As he spoke, the Sacred Clan envoy's gaze swept over the two kings—implying that killing them would also yield the celestial and terrestrial will.

Killing you? Easy as pie!"

Both kings turned pale.

Xu Jin was about to instruct the King of Thunder Spirits to extract more intelligence, but after only a few questions, the Sacred Clan envoy turned hostile.

"Don't push your luck—I've made myself perfectly clear! If you still refuse to show respect, I can't help you!"

"I agree!"

The King of Thunder Hawks spoke first—and instantly, both the Sacred Clan envoy and the King of Thunder Hawks fixed their gazes on the King of Thunder Spirits, pressure mounting upon him.

The King of Thunder Spirits' eyes flickered, feigning hesitation—actually waiting for his master Xu Jin's command.

A thousand meters away, Xu Jin had made his decision.

"In two breaths, you deal with the King of Thunder Hawks—I'll handle this envoy. I want him alive!" Xu Jin gave his order.

The King of Thunder Spirits was a master of coordination—he immediately declared, "Envoy Lord, I agree too!"

"Excellent!"

The Sacred Clan envoy beamed, ready to have them lead the way to confront the Ice King and Wood Spirit King—but the King of Thunder Spirits spoke again.

"Envoy Lord, I hold two-tenths of the celestial and terrestrial will. How much do you hold, Thunder Hawk?"

Instantly, the Sacred Clan envoy's attention and gaze locked onto the King of Thunder Hawks.

The King of Thunder Hawks' own focus was also drawn by the question.

"Thunder Spirit, you really have two-tenths..."

In that exact instant, a massive surge of spiritual soul energy erupted without warning, striking the Sacred Clan envoy!

At the same moment, the King of Thunder Spirits suddenly erupted without warning, a bolt of lightning as thick as a water barrel striking the King of Thunder Eagles directly.

Simultaneously, the King of Thunder Spirits launched a sudden, unannounced attack—thunderbolt as thick as a water barrel slammed into the King of Thunder Hawks.

Caught off-guard at such close range, the King of Thunder Hawks was instantly struck—but he was no fool: as the thunderbolt hit, he roared, his wings shimmering with lightning, wrapping him in a shield of energy—just as the lightning scorched his wings black, he transformed into a streak of lightning and shot straight into the distance.

His speed was extreme—and not a single sonic boom echoed.

The King of Thunder Spirits darted after him like lightning.

Xu Jin spared only a glance—then focused entirely on the Sacred Clan envoy.

The envoy, struck by Xu Jin's Shatter the Evil, felt his upper star palace violently shake—the divine soul defense granted by the Envoy Lord shattered instantly.

But it also absorbed Xu Jin's ambush.

Roaring in fury, the Sacred Clan envoy, startled and enraged, instantly pulled out a star core radiating spiritual energy and prepared to unleash it against Xu Jin.

Roaring in fury, the Sacred Clan envoy, without hesitation, pulled out a star core radiating spiritual energy, preparing to unleash it against Xu Jin.

But at that same moment, Xu Jin's second spiritual soul attack had already arrived.

Having realized the first attack was blocked, Xu Jin immediately unleashed his second spiritual soul assault.

The instant the second soul attack struck, blood poured from the Sacred Clan envoy's eyes, ears, mouth, and nose, and his entire body froze into stunned stillness.

The instant the second spiritual soul attack struck, blood poured from the envoy's eyes, ears, nose, and mouth—he froze into utter stupor.

Xu Jin moved like lightning, lunging forward and slamming into the middle and lower star palaces of the Sacred Clan envoy; his flying sword spiraled out and instantly severed the envoy's limbs.

Xu Jin moved like lightning, lunging forward and slamming his palm into the envoy's middle and lower star palaces—his flying sword spun out, instantly severing the envoy's limbs.

Agony jolted the envoy back to consciousness—but before he could roar in rage, Xu Jin's palm was already pressed against his forehead!

Another soul-star technique, cast directly against the forehead, plunged the Sacred Clan envoy into illusions and deep slumber.

Another spiritual soul star technique, applied directly against the forehead, plunged the envoy into illusion and deep slumber.

The star core clutched in his hand was seized by Xu Jin.

The moment he took it, Xu Jin was stunned—seventh realm!

This was a seventh realm star core!

No wonder the Sacred Clan envoy had been so confident.

That seventh realm star core was clearly his trump card.

No time to examine it—he tossed it into his Numinous Space instantly, and the next instant, a sonic boom erupted as Xu Jin dashed toward the other battle.

While the King of Thunder Hawks and the King of Thunder Spirits fought, their sixth realm subordinates had also clashed.

The King of Thunder Hawks held the advantage of terrain.

The King of Thunder Hawks had gathered eight sixth realm elites in Wangcheng, excluding himself.

At this moment, two sixth realm Thunder Hawks soared into the sky, charging toward the King of Thunder Spirits, aiming to overwhelm him three-on-one.

The other six sixth realm Thunder Hawks surrounded the four sixth realm warriors the King of Thunder Spirits had brought—his side immediately fell into disadvantage.

Their numbers were nearly double.

Fortunately, the battle had just begun, and no major casualties had occurred yet.

【101】 The next instant, as a sonic boom erupted, Xu Jin, wielding Moon Shadow Sword, obliterated the head of a sixth realm fifth layer Thunder Hawk.

Triple Flow Flash!

Without hesitation, he threw a Break-Soul Strike, instantly causing a sixth-rank, sixth-layer Thunder Eagle to scream and plummet from the sky, blood gushing from all seven orifices, already near unconsciousness.

A Thunder Eagle with a Soul Soul cultivation base of third or fourth layer of Star Refinement had its soul barely held together after Xu Jin's Break-Soul Strike—that was already lucky.

Two consecutive Break-Soul Strikes severely wounded two sixth-rank Thunder Eagles; two sixth-rank Spirit Spirits seized the opportunity to rush in and finish them off—double kill!

In an instant, it became four against three!

The next moment, a sonic boom sounded again, but Xu Jin charged toward the Thunder Eagle King.

With three against one, the Spirit King's position was perilous.

The Spirit King must not suffer any mishap.

Triple Flow Flash again!

But just as Xu Jin believed the Triple Flow Flash could severely wound or even eliminate the Thunder Eagle King, the Thunder Eagle King transformed once more into a streak of lightning and shot far away—faster than ever.

That speed felt no slower than Xu Jin's Triple Flow Flash!

Far off, the escaped Thunder Eagle King was terrified.

Fortunately, he had been alert and prepared in advance; otherwise, he would have been hit.

Surprised, Xu Jin turned and charged toward the other two Thunder Eagles surrounding the Spirit King.

Continuous Break-Soul Strikes severely wounded both; the Spirit King reacted instantly, launching a surprise attack and slaying one sixth-rank in an instant—the death of the other was merely a matter of time.

"Spirit Spirit, how dare you conspire with the modern human race!" The Thunder Eagle King roared as he charged forward—only to witness this horrifying scene!

Seeing Xu Jin barely move, yet his soul fluctuations surged, his two top subordinates—one dead, one critically wounded—fell under the Spirit King's lightning-fast coordination.

This shocked the Thunder Eagle King, who had been charging in fury.

It was as if a bucket of ice water had been dumped over his head—he was utterly terrified.

This was too terrifying!

With his combat power, he could easily defeat either of these two sixth-ranks individually.

But if these two sixth-rank subordinates fought together, they could hold their own against him for a long time before he could find an opening to win!

Yet this fourth-rank modern human had just killed one and wounded the other in an instant!

Flee!

Must flee!

If we don't flee now, we might actually die!

Without hesitation, the Thunder Eagle King turned and fled—turning in mid-air, his entire body transformed into a bolt of lightning, streaking away like thunder.

This surprised Xu Jin.

The Thunder Eagle King actually fled.

But on the other hand, this guy was wise—and very fond of his own life!

"Take control of Wangcheng, guard the messenger. If he wakes up, knock him out again—don't let him escape. I'll be right back!" Xu Jin transmitted a message to the Spirit King, flared his Thunder Wings, and instantly pursued the direction where the Thunder Eagle King had vanished in a flash of lightning.

This pursuit turned out unexpected.

The Thunder Eagle King was extremely fast.

In just one breath, he had fled several kilometers, reduced to a tiny black dot.

The next instant, a sonic boom sounded.

Double Flow Flash.

Xu Jin's speed doubled instantly.

Normally, Double Flow Flash was faster than most sixth-rank cultivators.

But after only two seconds, Xu Jin realized the distance between him and the Thunder Eagle King was growing larger!

Ahead, the Thunder Eagle King was relieved.

Fortunately, he had this trick—if not, today would be his end.

Behind, watching the Thunder Eagle King grow ever more distant, Xu Jin instantly activated Triple Flow Flash.

Speed surged again.

Two seconds later, Xu Jin was stunned—he still couldn't catch up.

Triple Flow Flash's speed was barely equal to the Thunder Eagle King's escape speed.

But he had already created a distance of at least six or seven li.

However, such extreme bursts rarely lasted long.

But the next instant, Xu Jin's expression changed again.

The fleeing Thunder Eagle King's speed increased slightly—his distance from Xu Jin was still slowly widening!

The Thunder Eagle King up ahead breathed a sigh of relief once more!

In the end, his speed was still just a bit faster!

"Thunder Eagle, you cannot escape!" Xu Jin's voice suddenly echoed directly into the Thunder Eagle King's mind, causing the King's expression to change.

The next instant, Xu Jin accelerated again.

Quadruple Flow Flash!

Speed reached four times his original maximum.

But under Quadruple Flow Flash, Xu Jin could sustain it for only seven seconds at most.

Yet under Quadruple Flow Flash, the distance between him and the Thunder Eagle King rapidly shrank.

But Xu Jin switched back to Triple Flow Flash after only two seconds.

It wasn't due to excessive Star Force depletion.

Xu Jin's Can Dou Platform could instantly replenish Star Force—he had no concern on that front.

He had used Quadruple Flow Flash merely to test this maximum speed.

But chasing the Thunder Eagle King didn't require it!

The next instant, Xu Jin summoned the Five-Tenths-Controlled Celestial Star Will—his speed instantly surged by fifty percent on top of his current velocity.

Similar to Quadruple Flow Flash, but slightly faster.

Instantly, the Thunder Eagle King's soul nearly fled his body!

What kind of monster is this?!

How could his speed be this fast?!

The Thunder Eagle Clan was naturally swift, and he, in particular, had awakened the unique Blood Star Pattern—Thunder Dash—when his Soul Force broke into fourth rank, granting him exceptional speed.

He was unmatched throughout the Spring Thunder Star Region.

Even facing seventh-ranks, he had confidence in escaping.

Yet now, this freak had appeared!

Fortunately, there was still distance!

But the next instant, the Thunder Eagle King heard thunder rolling behind him—suddenly, Xu Jin's figure leapt before him. He was stunned, still unable to comprehend how Xu Jin moved so swiftly, when a torrent of soul fluctuations surged.

Instantly, his Upper Star Palace trembled violently, his head exploded in pain, blood spurted from eyes, ears, nose, and mouth—he tumbled out of the lightning and crashed toward the ground.

Xu Jin shot forward like lightning, slamming the Earth's Magnetic Force into the Thunder Eagle King's mid-lower Star Palace, causing his Soul to shudder—then unleashed Dreamstart again.

Instantly, the Thunder Eagle King passed out.

His Soul Force was still slightly weaker than the Spirit King's.

Xu Jin lunged forward and slammed a powerful sealing technique into the Thunder Eagle King's mid-lower Star Palace, already on the verge of collapse.

Captured alive!

As for that momentary burst of super speed, it was Xu Jin activating Quadruple Flow Flash while simultaneously channeling the Celestial Star Will of this realm to enhance his velocity.

It became incredibly fast!

Inside Thunder Eagle Wangcheng, the battle raged on!

Only two sixth-rank Thunder Eagles still resisted, but over a hundred fifth-rank Thunder Eagles had joined the fray, leaving the Spirit King and his four subordinates in dire straits.

If not for their speed, several of them would already be critically wounded!

"Stop! Whoever dares move again, I'll kill your Thunder Eagle King right now!" Xu Jin roared, holding the unconscious Thunder Eagle King aloft—his voice shook the heavens!

Instantly, the Thunder Eagle warriors were thrown into chaos, unsure what to do.

Xu Jin seized the opportunity to charge into the midst of the fifth-rank aliens, unleashing the Great Sun Radiance in an instant!

Chain explosions.

The dazzling purple kind!

The sixth-rank Star Art—Great Sun—ignited by an eighth-rank Fire Source Star Pattern, blasted the fifth-rank aliens into wailing chaos; the purple flames caused critical injury on contact—total pandemonium.

As for the other two sixth-ranks, the moment they saw Xu Jin, they retreated far away, terrified.

They had witnessed firsthand how Xu Jin had slaughtered several of their sixth-rank kin in rapid succession moments ago—they feared he would kill them next.

"Fall back—now!"

The next instant, Xu Jin gripped the unconscious Sacred Clan messenger in his left hand and the unconscious Thunder Eagle King in his right, then sped away with the Spirit King and his four sixth-rank Spirit Spirits.

This was a complete net-capture!

Find a safe location first, interrogate the Sacred Clan messenger, and see if we can control the captured Thunder Eagle King.

If we can control him, then the elite of Thunder Eagle Wangcheng become Xu Jin's subordinates.

If we can't, then storm back into Thunder Eagle Wangcheng and slaughter them all!

Two sixth-ranks, over a hundred fifth-ranks—as long as the fifth-ranks don't form a battle formation to concentrate fire, they pose no threat to Xu Jin!

(End of Chapter)