NOVEL NEXT Chapter 54 - Companion Spiritual Treasure
“What!”
“What is that?”
“How is this possible!”
The people on the ground watched the scene in the sky, all utterly shocked!
They could tell the drum was a magical treasure, likely no less than heaven-grade. But the problem was—
Ye Cangxuan was clearly a Demon Clan member, so how could he wield the power of thunder?
In the sky—
Ye Cangxuan looked down from above, laughing maniacally:
“Hahaha!”
“Didn’t expect this, did you?”
“This is my companion spiritual treasure, the Nether Roar Thunder Drum, capable of absorbing all the thunder power between heaven and earth for my use!”
“Companion spiritual treasure!”
At those words, everyone was stunned.
In this world, there were many prodigies—some born extraordinary, gifted with an innate spiritual treasure at birth.
These were known as companion spiritual treasures.
Companion spiritual treasures varied in strength, but because they were perfectly attuned to their owners, they often unleashed power exceeding their grade in their wielders’ hands!
The aura emanating from the Nether Roar Thunder Drum in the sky was close to heaven-grade. In Ye Cangxuan’s hands, it could likely produce might surpassing heaven-grade!
For a moment, the hearts of many sect disciples trembled violently!
“All of you, die!!!”
Just then—
Ye Cangxuan let out a furious roar.
As he channeled his spiritual energy, the Nether Roar Thunder Drum in the sky unleashed a deafening boom.
Boom!!!
Accompanying it was a black lightning bolt as thick as a water tank, carrying boundless might and destructive force, crashing straight toward Xiao Lingchen and the others below.
Wherever the black lightning passed, space itself tore apart, and the air burned, releasing a pungent stench.
Crackle!!!
This strike—
Pierced the ground, shattering rocks and leaving a massive crater!
Fortunately, everyone reacted in time and dodged, avoiding casualties.
But looking at the crater, a wave of fear surged through them!
Had they been a moment slower, that black lightning would have reduced them to ashes in an instant!
Ye Cangxuan sneered repeatedly:
“This is just the beginning!”
“None of you will escape today!”
With those words, he spread his hands wide, pouring more spiritual energy into the Nether Roar Thunder Drum.
The drum began to tremble violently.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom…
A series of drumbeats reverberated through the heavens and earth.
With each beat, a bolt of black lightning struck at the people below!
The first bolt was still dodgeable.
But as the lightning grew more frequent, denser, and more powerful—
Soon, some couldn’t evade or withstand it.
They were struck and turned to ash, erased from existence!
“Everyone, we can’t just sit here waiting to die!”
A prodigy shouted:
“If this keeps up, we’ll all be struck dead!”
“Why not fight to the death and kill this Demon Clan scum!”
With that, the prodigy charged into the sky toward Ye Cangxuan!
Seeing this, the other sect disciples on the ground circulated their spiritual energy and followed suit!
Ye Cangxuan mocked:
“Are you all so eager to die faster?”
As his voice fell, the Nether Roar Thunder Drum trembled again.
Rumble!!!
Under his spiritual energy’s urging, an even more deafening thunder roared. Black lightning converged rapidly, forming a massive net that descended like a blanket from the heavens!
One second, they’d dared to charge upward; the next, they scrambled to retreat in terror.
The leading prodigies paled at the sight.
They hurriedly summoned their treasures to block the vast thunder net.
But—
Their treasures were no match. The moment they touched the net, they shattered into pieces.
Some unleashed divine abilities, bombarding the thunder net!
Yet no matter how many divine abilities struck, the net remained unshaken, unbreakable!
Seeing this—
Everyone was filled with dread, fleeing as if their lives depended on it.
But it was too late!
The thunder net fell with incredible speed, carrying boundless destructive force. Its sheer divine might alone pinned their bodies in place, rendering them immobile.
At this critical moment, Xiao Lingchen sheathed his Phoenix Sovereign Sword and summoned the Cauldron of Creation!
As a treasure beyond heaven-grade, perhaps the Cauldron of Creation could counter the Nether Roar Thunder Drum!
“Go!”
The moment the pitch-black Cauldron of Creation appeared, an ancient aura spread instantly.
With a soft command from Xiao Lingchen—
The cauldron shot skyward, expanding visibly at an astonishing rate.
In the blink of an eye, it grew as massive as a mountain, crashing into the thunder net!
In an instant—
Crackle!
The sky lit up with thunderous explosions, bright as day!
And the next second—
The thunder net was torn open by the cauldron, dissipating into the air!
“It works!”
Xiao Lingchen’s eyes gleamed.
He immediately flew into the sky.
Controlling the cauldron with his mind, he sent it hurtling toward Ye Cangxuan!
Ye Cangxuan’s face twisted in shock. He quickly urged the Nether Roar Thunder Drum to unleash black lightning at the cauldron!
But—
Something unimaginable happened.
The black lightning struck the cauldron—and was reflected back!
In an instant, the tank-thick bolt of black lightning slammed into Ye Cangxuan.
Crackle!
With a thunderous blast, Ye Cangxuan let out a piercing scream!
When he emerged, his body was a bloody mess, his clothes in tatters.
His aura weakened, his appearance utterly wretched!
“So… so strong!”
The people below stared in stunned silence, all shocked by the Cauldron of Creation Xiao Lingchen had summoned!
“This can’t be!”
“This is impossible!”
Ye Cangxuan, blood dripping from his mouth, hair disheveled, roared like a madman:
“The black thunder of the Nether Roar Thunder Drum is unstoppable—even heaven-grade treasures can’t withstand it!”
“How could your broken cauldron reflect the thunder?!”
Then, as if realizing something, he blurted out in astonishment:
“That cauldron of yours—it’s a treasure beyond heaven-grade too?!”
Xiao Lingchen snorted coldly:
“Since you’ve figured it out, accept your death obediently!”
With that, the Cauldron of Creation, under Xiao Lingchen’s command, barreled toward Ye Cangxuan.
Unwilling to give up, Ye Cangxuan again urged the Nether Roar Thunder Drum to unleash black thunder at the cauldron.
But seeing every bolt reflected back without exception—
Ye Cangxuan’s heart turned to ashes.
He didn’t dare face the oncoming cauldron head-on.
Retracting the Nether Roar Thunder Drum, he turned and fled!
“Where do you think you’re going!”
Xiao Lingchen shouted, drawing his Phoenix Sovereign Sword and giving chase.
Ye Cangxuan’s speed was incredible—within moments, he’d flown dozens of li.
But Xiao Lingchen wasn’t slow either, hot on his heels.
After less than a hundred li, Xiao Lingchen caught up.
The Phoenix Sovereign Sword gleamed coldly as he slashed fiercely at Ye Cangxuan!
But the strike was blocked by the Nether Roar Thunder Drum.
When Xiao Lingchen looked again, Ye Cangxuan had darted into a cave.
If the roots aren’t removed, the weeds will grow again in spring.
Without hesitation—
Xiao Lingchen prepared to pursue into the cave.
But the next second, he stopped.
What if there was an ambush inside? Charging in recklessly would play right into his hands, wouldn’t it?
With that thought—
Xiao Lingchen summoned the Cauldron of Creation again, enlarging it hundreds of times, and smashed it toward the cave!