Chapter 598: Chapter 591: Opportunity

In the Western Barbarian Mountain Territory, before the advent of the Heavenly Extreme Holy Sect, the Medicine King Valley was definitely held in the highest regard.

However, aside from the Medicine King Valley, among the other sects, there were a few with true strength.

For example, the Five Thunders Sect, although not comparable to the Medicine King Valley, was significantly stronger than the Bloodthirsty Sect, the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, and other such sects.

There were even rumors that within the Five Thunders Sect, a True Immortal presided.

But perhaps out of concern for the Medicine King Valley, they have always been vehemently denying this rumor.

Before a valley teeming with poisonous insects and filled with miasma, a group of four or five people slowly approached.

The leader was a handsome young man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, who bore an arrogance that seemed to emanate from his very bones.

Of course, he had the capital to be proud, having condensed his Primordial Spirit in less than a hundred years of cultivation, now only a thread away from the Ninth Realm’s Heavenly Tribulation.

Such speed in cultivation was unmatched within the Five Thunders Sect.

As a once-in-a-millennium Tao Cultivation genius, countless people idolized him, to the extent where several nannies within the sect, clutching his portrait, laid naked and lifeless in their rooms at night.

The Miaozhen Cave Mansion was likely the legacy of some mighty ancient power.

Knowing well that these murky waters were difficult to navigate, with both the Medicine King Valley and the Heavenly Extreme Holy Sect having many True Immortals and True Demons who had already entered the cave mansion,

Zhang Tianci, leading the group from the Five Thunders Sect, only hesitated briefly before following suit and entering as well.

Although their group was led by Zhang Tianci, in terms of power and realm, he was not the strongest among them.

By his side, a middle-aged man who seemed to harmoniously blend his movements with heaven and earth was clearly someone who had passed the Heavenly Tribulation.

Inside the Five Thunders Sect, Zhang Tianci held an extraordinary position, having already been designated as the prime successor to the next Sect Master.

Indeed, many within the sect believed that only if he could rise to power would the Five Thunders Sect have a real chance of ascending to prominence within the Western Barbarian Mountain Territory.

Seedlings in a greenhouse struggle to truly grow; without experiencing storms, it is difficult to ever see a rainbow.

Zhang Tianci stepped into the Miaozhen Cave Mansion, naturally hoping to receive better tempering to greatly enhance his strength.

From Primordial Spirit to Heavenly Tribulation, it seems to be only a step, but this one step is tremendously difficult.

To successfully take this step, mere diligent cultivation is not very useful; oftentimes, one also needs fortuitous opportunities.

Zhang Tianci, always looking down on others, regarded this foray into the Miaozhen Cave Mansion as the perfect opportunity to achieve the power of the Heavenly Tribulation.

“Everyone says the Miaozhen Cave Mansion is fraught with danger, but in my view, it’s hardly anything noteworthy.”

“On our way here, the so-called dangers were easily crushed; I couldn’t even find an opportunity to stretch my muscles!”

“This valley ahead seems to be a bit more interesting, I hope it won’t disappoint me too severely!”

As he arrived at the entrance of the valley, Zhang Tianci stopped in his tracks, and with a contemptuous smile, he said,

“This Miaozhen Cave Mansion, said to be passed down from an ancient power, surely won’t be as simple as it appears to us.”

“To our eyes, our group’s ease is solely due to the radiance of Senior Brother Zhang.”

“Who in the entire Five Thunders Sect doesn’t know, Senior Brother Zhang, that you have profound fortune and great opportunities!”

Zhang Tianci, standing amongst the group, listened as a similarly Primordial Spirit Realm tall and thin person hastened to flatter him along these lines.

“You all know this well, my good fortune is great, and my destiny is large; I am bound to stand at the pinnacle of this world, leading our Five Thunders Sect onto the path of glory.”

“You will not lack benefits by following me; when I eat meat, there will definitely be soup for you!”

Zhang Tianci nodded satisfactorily and said,

The people before his eyes were all his confidants, the foundation for his future reign.

Even that Ninth Realm Heavenly Tribulation cultivator always looked up to him as the leader.

“Tianci, although we haven’t encountered any danger on this trip, we haven’t yet found any opportunity. We must be careful and not let our guard down!”

Whereas the others addressed Zhang Tianci as Senior Brother, the person before him, who had a higher seniority, called him by his name instead.

“Elder Sun, you needn’t worry, although many have entered this Miaozhen Cave Mansion before us.”

“But how could these people compare to me, Zhang Tianci? In my eyes, they are but chickens and dogs, easily crushed.”

“I am destined by fate, even the True Immortals and True Demons who entered before me, in terms of luck, are at least a few streets behind me.”

“The opportunities that belong to Zhang Tianci are mine, and no one can take them away!”

With a scoff, Zhang Tianci smiled with full confidence.

“Well said, the Miaozhen Cave Mansion isn’t simply for whoever enters first; everything still depends on luck.”

“With Senior Brother Zhang’s fortune, how many in the world can compare? In front of Senior Brother Zhang, those True Immortals and True Demons aren’t worth mentioning!”

“With Senior Brother’s usual good luck, obtaining the opportunity to step into the Heavenly Tribulation on this trip to the Miaozhen Cave Mansion is absolutely a sure bet!”

…

The flattery from the people around Zhang Tianci flowed endlessly like a mighty river.

Since they had chosen to follow Zhang Tianci, the stronger Zhang Tianci became, the higher their status within the Sect would naturally rise.

While they conversed, they naturally didn’t stop moving.

Exchanging glances and reaching a consensus, Zhang Tianci led the way, boldly stepping into the valley.

The more dangerous the place, the more likely it is to hold opportunities.

This mountain valley, filled with miasma and poisonous insects, was clearly no good place, but such places often offer higher chances of containing fortune.

Stepping into the valley, the miasma, visibly thick to the naked eye, parted automatically, creating a path that allowed Zhang Tianci to pass through smoothly.

Seeing this scene, not just the others from the Five Thunders Sect, but even Zhang Tianci himself was taken aback.

He stopped in his tracks, feeling around on his person, and before long, he pulled out a peculiar object that resembled a tree root from his belongings.

He had picked this up not long ago by the roadside.

Thinking that the oddly shaped root might make a nice bonsai, he had intended to take it back for decoration; but now, he found that this peculiar root seemed to suppress the miasma in the valley.

Holding the object, with a casual swing, the miasma in the valley scattered, opening up a path.

“Great luck indeed is fearsome to encounter?”

“Fortune not seized when bestowed will lead to misfortune. If there are treasures within this valley, they must be prepared for Senior Brother!”

“Let’s go, everyone follow Tianci closely. With him here, our passage through the valley will surely be unobstructed!”

Shocked, the crowd expressed their amazement.

Holding the peculiar root-like object in his hand, Zhang Tianci became the center of a clear area, free of miasma within a few meters.

The four or five members of the Five Thunders Sect gathered around Zhang Tianci, proceeding into the valley.

As for the valley’s poisonous insects, they seemed extremely fearful of lightning, and lightning was precisely the type of strength that the Five Thunders Sect excelled in.

With a casual wave, thunder light flashed, followed by swathes of poisonous insects falling to the ground.

Apart from the initial several waves of attacks from the insects, the poisonous bugs in the valley kept their distance whenever they saw the group pass through.

This situation could have been a coincidence, or perhaps luck played its part.

However, Elder Sun and the others naturally associated their good fortune with Zhang Tianci’s impressive luck.

“Yin Containing Demon Flame Grass…”

“Purple Spirit Body Shaping Flower…”

“Longevity King Fruit? This is a rare and strange fruit that can extend one’s life by two hundred years! Such treasures exist in this valley!”

“We’ve struck it rich, this time for sure!”

…

Their path was unobstructed, and having just entered the valley, the scene before them completely stunned the members of the Five Thunders Sect.

Even Zhang Tianci, who was usually so proud, jumped up in excitement at the sight of the exotic flowers and fruits in the valley.

“Dear Taoist friends, the treasures of the valley are fated to be mine…”

Just at this moment, an untimely voice suddenly rang out.

Following that, Chen Hai, who had just given his vestment robe to the Heavenly Maiden and was only wearing a pair of large pants from his Storage Bag, walked over leisurely with a half-lit cigarette in his mouth.

His appearance here was really unexpected.

He had just parted with the Heavenly Maiden not long ago, and as he walked out of the jungle, he happened to arrive near this valley.

Seeing Zhang Tianci and his group enter the valley from afar, he had followed them in out of curiosity.

The deadly poison of the Poison Demon Wu Shanxing was something he could resist with his physical body alone; it was only the Red Dust Purgatory Love Silk Poison that had caused him a bit of trouble.

The miasma and poisonous insects in the valley, of course, meant nothing to him.