The three figures in black retreated, and neither Chaoyangzi nor the others pursued. By this time, the sky was already dim with the first light, and a spiritual rain began to fall, nourishing this land.
When they flew back to the Purple Bamboo Ship, Qianmo had just slain two peeping observers. Those two had intended to sneak attack when Xiaobai’s spiritual power was depleted during her tribulation. Qianmo, enraged, killed them.
They returned to the ship almost simultaneously with Chaoyangzi and his two companions. As the spiritual rain descended, the four of them quickly sat in meditation on the deck. The descending spiritual rain carried healing spiritual power. Bathed in the rain, the spiritual power entered their bodies, purifying the lingering malevolence in the deepest corners of their beings, and even healing chronic ailments!
This was a gift from heaven that could not be missed, and would not come again! Furthermore, it was a blessing from the nine-tailed fox divine beast, whose innate skills possessed healing power and a mission to benefit all. Heaven was reciprocating the merits of the nine-tailed fox clan!
Ju Ying opened the Purple Bamboo Ship’s barrier and summoned the Guardian to remain vigilant. Everyone on the ship, including Xiaobai, bathed in the spiritual rain. They felt the dark energies within them being purified by the rain. Wounds that were hidden were even healed!
The spiritual rain fell over a vast area!
Those who were observing from a distance in the shadows, without revealing themselves, also benefited. They had seen the black-robed figures being killed and had immediately hidden their presence, terrified by the ferocity of Xiaobai, the guardian of the nine-tailed fox’s tribulation.
Some who had been stunned by the divine beast’s pressure were also fortunate. They were awoken by the spiritual rain. The people from Tianxing Continent were particularly affected. On this continent, where spiritual energy was scarce and cultivation resources were insufficient, their old, hidden injuries were healed, and those plagued by malevolence were purified. Even those burdened by bad luck had their fortunes changed by this spiritual rain, altering their destinies!
The three men in black who had ascended and retreated belonged to the same sect. Now realizing that the white fox’s guardian was not pursuing them, they quickly found a secluded spot and sat down, accepting this heavenly gift!
Never before had there been such spiritual rain after a spirit beast’s tribulation. Those hiding in the shadows felt their journey was worthwhile. Bathed in the spiritual rain, they felt light, as if something had been purified and departed from their bodies, leaving them with a clear mind and transparent spirit!
The Purple Bamboo Ship was directly in front of where Xiaobai was undergoing her tribulation, so no one dared to show themselves around the ship. Perhaps it was also because the Purple Bamboo Ship was hidden within a barrier, which saved Ju Ying and the others a lot of trouble. At least they did not encounter any suspicious individuals!
The spiritual rain lasted for half an hour. The scorched earth within the lightning tribulation’s range, which had been leveled, sprouted green shoots after the spiritual rain. All life flourished, reigniting the flame of life! The edges of the lightning tribulation zone bloomed with flowers, bringing lush greenery to the spiritually barren land!
Ju Ying was the first to awaken from her meditation. The spiritual rain had little effect on her cultivation. Having formed a soul pact with Xiaobai, she could naturally feel all the benefits her contracted spirit beast received after her tribulation. Sensitive to spiritual energy, she perceived all the changes around her and realized this place was not suitable for lingering. She controlled the Purple Bamboo Ship, accelerating to maximum speed to leave the area quickly!
She had intended to arrive on Tianxing Continent with a low profile, but Xiaobai’s nine-tailed fox lightning tribulation had caused such a massive spectacle that it would soon spread throughout Tianxing Continent.
However, Chaoyangzi, Chaoxiangzi, and Ji Wuye at the bow of the ship were still in seclusion and had not awakened. Ju Ying knew they must have gained some profound insights and did not disturb them. She activated the barrier, concealing the Purple Bamboo Ship. This was to prevent any foolish individuals from causing trouble. Even though her strength was not afraid of anyone, it was still prudent to act cautiously. At their level, being disturbed during seclusion was extremely dangerous! After discussing with Steward Zhu, she set a direct course for the Taiyi True Person’s sect in the East! Ju Ying was grateful at this moment for the map of Tianxing Continent gifted by the City Lord of Xiandu, otherwise, they would have been utterly lost!
The only one she was somewhat familiar with, Tianji, had also entered seclusion. He sat cross-legged on the deck at the stern of the ship with the Double-Pupiled Elder, Ayou, Xiao Wangyou, and others.
Therefore, the only one awake on the ship was Steward Zhu. The water spider couple had reverted to their original forms and were sent back to their rooms in the spatial dimension by Ju Ying. As soon as Xiaobai awoke, she was called into the spatial dimension by the Dragon God. Regarding the secrets of the nine-tailed fox divine beast clan, the Dragon God felt it was time to pass them down to his beloved daughter.
What Ju Ying did not expect was that even though she was flying in concealment, she was still being targeted by someone with malicious intent.
At this moment, one of the three figures in black was holding a spiritual artifact that resembled a compass. The compass displayed the exact location of the Purple Bamboo Ship. The spiritual artifact of the black-robed figures could lock onto a person’s aura. During their fight with Feng Chu, they had secretly used their artifact to lock onto Feng Chu’s aura. No matter how far away they fled, they could not escape. Only when the target had perished would the tracking artifact be erased.
The three were vengeful. A few days prior, they had happened to be traveling in this area and by chance encountered the divine fox undergoing its tribulation. The three were overjoyed and were determined to obtain the divine fox, but someone unexpectedly intervened, causing them to miss their opportunity! Regardless, this person had hindered their fortune and therefore had to die.
They also harbored hatred for the Chaoyangzi brothers who later came to assist Feng Chu. Even though they knew they were outmatched, they had secretly locked onto their auras. Even tigers had their moments of slumber. They had roamed Tianxing Continent, and despite facing opponents stronger than themselves, they had never failed.
Ju Ying had detected this during their last attempt to approach and investigate. She expanded her divine sense but found nothing. She had thought it was a mere illusion. Because the Purple Bamboo Ship was flying hidden within a barrier, it was difficult for ordinary cultivators to detect them. Thus, she had not paid much attention, assuming it was nearby demonic beasts, as the ship was passing through a forest. The sky was already bright, and although the sun was hidden behind the clouds, making it an overcast day, visibility was still possible.
Ju Ying discarded more spirit stones into the formation, increasing their speed! She did not know what dangers lurked in the dark, gloomy forest and wished to pass through as quickly as possible!
The black-robed figure watched the red dot on the tracking artifact rapidly move further away from their position, cursing in anger. Who was this divine being? Not only was this flying ship incredibly fast, but it could also conceal itself. They had almost been discovered just now. Cautiously approaching to use their divine sense to scan the opponent, they were repelled by an even more powerful divine sense. If their divine sense had been carelessly exposed, they would have been turned into idiots by the crushing force, and more ruthless cultivators could annihilate their souls entirely.
“Third brother, that person’s divine sense was so powerful just now. If I hadn’t retreated quickly, you guys would have been attending a funeral,” the eldest of the black-robed figures said, still shaken. His cultivation focused on divine sense, which he prided himself on, but now his strength was crushed, and he was losing his nerve!
“Brother, what are you panicking about? A powerful divine sense doesn’t necessarily mean strong martial power or combat strength, just like you!” The third brother was the one holding the tracking artifact.
“Second brother, I say, let’s not chase them anymore. We can get revenge another day when that person is alone!”
The eldest of the black-robed figures, unable to persuade the third brother, turned to convince the second brother to persuade the third. In their worldly trials, the third brother had always taken the lead. Relying on his intelligence (scheming cunning) and decisiveness (ruthless cruelty), they had acquired (plundered) vast resources. The three brothers thrived, notorious throughout Tianxing Continent, their reputation so fearsome that people trembled at the mere mention of their names!