8 Stones of Eternity
Hunting Begins.

Chapters 144. Hunting Begins.

Above the Five Fingers Mountain Range, Cao Tian Jun gazed up at the sky, where he was about to receive the final bolt of lightning. Hurriedly he looked at the Heavenly Snake Queen who was agitated by it, then saw Xue Delun Hai who was ready at any moment to save her.

"As if I've experienced this, but when?" muttered Cao Tian Jun who was confused because his current situation seemed to have been lived.

He looked down, where all his lovers were gathered together with Bai Guan. Somehow his heart became sick to see the look on their faces who were worried about it.

"Don't worry, I'm fine!" cao Tian Jun said to all his lovers, then flew up into the sky to welcome the final Tribulation of Fire Lightning.

Before time repeated, he did not fly challenging the Lightning Tribulation, but rather remained in the center of the lightning ice fire lotus.

Everyone saw him with their hearts pounding as the Lightning Tribulation this time was terrifying. Moreover, Cao Tian Jun this time did not remain silent as before, instead coming up defiantly.

"Dragon 12 Element Boxing!" cao Tian Jun's extremely loud shout as his two hands unleashed an energized blow 12 times.

Everyone saw his fist turn into 12 different energy dragons. The dragon shot upwards with a loud roar. Simultaneously with the Tribulation Lightning that turned into a tornado of lightning flames that shot towards Cao Tian Jun.

Booms...

The burst of energy when the Dragon Fist 12 Elements clashed with the lightning fire tornado. Then followed by the sound of an energy explosion that creates ripples of shock waves.

But to the surprise of Cao Tian Jun and everyone, those black clouds of flames formed thousands of spirals that swooped towards his target. Soon Cao Tian Jun controlled the lightning fire ice lotus that was beneath him.

The lotus flew extremely fast towards Cao Tian Jun and stopped on it, forming it like an umbrella to protect it. Then, thousands of warped spirals seemed to live like that snake, crashing towards Cao Tian Jun.

The lightning fire ice lotus appeared a crack as it was unable to withstand the intense pressure from the thousands of spirals that were about to approach. Cao Tian Jun had only realized that if his Soul Power fell to the level of a low stage Lake, this resulted in the ice lotus of lightning flames not being as strong as before.

Not yet had time to think of the cause of his Soul Power decreasing while continuing to withstand the intense pressure of the Lightning Tribulation, those thousands of spirals rained down on the ice lotus of lightning flames.

Boom boom boom...

The barrage of energy blasts when the lightning fire ice lotus was struck down by thousands of Lightning Tribulation spirals. Every once an explosion, lightning sparks rained down on Cao Tian Jun's body, his clothes no longer intact. He held back in order to be able to withstand the lashing of the Lightning Tribulation.

As his Soul Power decreased, the absorbency on his body pores was not as fast as before. As a result, lightning fibers tore through his skin, then entered the body and hit all his bones.

"That's why...!" the cry of Cao Tian Jun who felt pain all over his body.

The Heavenly Snake Queen and Xue Delun Hai immediately shot towards Cao Tian Jun to save him, they knew the last Lightning Tribulation was more devastating than before.

However, the thousands of spirals that kept coming from the sky attacked the Heavenly Snake Queen and Xue Delun Hai. They immediately unleashed an energetic blow towards the coming of the thousands of spirals. But nevertheless...

Boom boom boom...

A violent explosion when an energized punch collided with thousands of Lightning Tribulation spirals. The Heavenly Snake Queen and Xue Delun Hai bounced down because of the lightning Tribulation's overpowering.

They looked at Cao Tian Jun who was expending all of his ability to withstand the onslaught of the Lightning Tribulation. They immediately stabilized his body and shot into the sky.

But then again, the Lightning Tribulation did not allow the two people to come close to Cao Tian Jun. They were again showered with thousands of spirals that were stronger than before.

The Heavenly Serpent Queen and Xue Delun Hai again bounced downwards from being hit by the Lightning Tribulation. They felt more pain all over their bodies.

Dhumm...

The big bang when Cao Tian Jun was hit by a giant spiral from the Lightning Tribulation was angry that the Heavenly Serpent Queen and Xue Delun Hai were interfering.

"Cao Tian Jun...!!" the cry of the Heavenly Serpent Queen and all her love when Cao Tian Jun's body was struck by the Lightning Tribulation.

Surprisingly, the shockwave of energy that had spread out in all directions was suddenly sucked into the void, Cao Tian Jun's last place before being hit by the Lightning Tribulation. Instantly the black cloud of lightning flames and the shock wave of energy disappeared.

Everyone only saw Cao Tian Jun's clothes becoming rips floating in the air falling to the ground. And, Cao Tian Jun also disappeared, not even his flesh after being hit so strongly.

The Heavenly Snake Queen and all her lovers grabbed the tear of her clothes. Crying while hugging a tear in clothes. Everyone knew that Cao Tian Jun was unable to withstand the Lightning Tribulation, in other words had died.

Events like this had already happened frequently whenever cultivators who had not managed to complete the Lightning Tribulation. Once again, Cao Tian Jun was killed back before everyone's eyes.

Xue Delun Hai felt guilty by looking down on his face for not being able to protect Cao Tian Jun. Before, he was confident in protecting her.

"The universe doesn't want someone who is a born genius to shake the world!" xue Delun Hai muttered in a sad tone as the Eastern Continent lost a genius young man.

The previously proud Xia Junsu saw her son as more powerful than her husband, as soon as her pride faded. He cried as he hugged the tear of his son's clothes.

Bai Guan, Wang Mei, Chu Sying Chun, academy leader Chu Xing-fu, Patriarch Wang Liang, Jie Liangyi, and everyone who was proud of Cao Tian Jun's achievements, were all proud of him, he could no longer endure his sadness.

Emperor Xia communicated telepathically with Ancestor Xia, "i don't think we need to hire the services of the Death Flower Pavilion anymore!"

"Yes, save on expenses. Ahaha!" ancestor Xia's laughter in his heart after replying to his grandson's words.

Emperor Xia and the leader of the central academy approached Bai Guan, they offered their condolences for the death of Cao Tian Jun who was Bai Guan's mainstay. However, in their hearts were clearly happy as there were no more geniuses that could potentially harm their power in the Eastern Continent.

Ancestor Xia smiled sinisterly looking at the notoriously cruel, resolute and powerful Heavenly Snake Queen becoming like a madman, who was crying over Cao Tian Jun's departure.

Then, Emperor Xia, Ancestor Xia and his entourage left the Five Fingers Mountain Range which regained its composure. Before leaving, they gave some money to Bai Guan, the money as a form of tribute to Cao Tian Jun who had saved the Eastern Continent from the Dark Forces attack.

The Heavenly Snake Queen looked at everyone with hatred, then both her eyes were fixed on Emperor Xia's entourage. "You have fun for a moment ...!" threaten it in the heart.

Monk Lao walked up to Bai Guan, he offered his condolences, "your disciple is so amazingly great! May his soul be received by the light! Amitabha...!"

After Monk Lao left, Xue Delun Hai also expressed his condolences regretfully, "sorry, I can't save him!"

Bai Guan who had previously been quiet when the important people were saying condolences, he this time spoke up because Xue Delun Hai had been trying to save Cao Tian Jun.

"I should be thanking you!" he said that he did not blame Xue Delun Hai.

Xia Junsu, Ao Zhen Juan, Yuan Zhen and Yi Panyun kneeled while looking at the rips of the clothes being held, their tears dripping profusely soaking down the rips of the clothes...

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Unknown to everyone, Cao Tian Jun had not been killed. He was saved by the Stone of Eternity after being struck by the Tribulation of the Lightning of Fire. Before his body was completely destroyed, the Eternity Stone immediately acted by inserting it into the Soul World.

During the rescue process, shock waves of energy and black clouds also entered the Soul World. All who see it seem to enter into the void, but do not.

Right now, Cao Tian Jun was indeed severely injured. But it was only for a moment, because in the Soul World it was able to recover its physical injuries due to the existence of Primordial Energy. The Fertile Soul World was also because of that energy.

Primordial Energy was also able to increase the strength of someone cultivating inside quickly, due to the significant time difference. Time in the Soul World was faster than the outside world. When one looks outside the Soul World, then the outside world seems to be slow.

When Cao Tian Jun obtained the Sacral Stone from the Heavenly Snake Queen, he knew that the Law Stone had awakened. He wanted to communicate, but did not have time because of the Lightning Tribulation.

What Cao Tian needed to do after repeated time, only needed to adjust to the impact of this incident. He would slowly recall the past before the slaughter that night. Whatever the Stone of Eternity explains about the Soul World will also be remembered.

Cao Tian Jun was lying on the bed inside his room, the room that was inside the Eternal Beast God Palace. His body was stark naked, the wounds all over his body were slowly starting to recover

Since time was repeating, the massacre event that was being fouled by the ruler of the Xia Empire would not happen, not a single person would be killed.

His mission to achieve achievement has also been successful, and still get two new missions from his teacher...

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The second-rate White Pigeon Academy. Three days had passed after Cao Tian Jun's death.

Right now, the academy had become crowded with visits for wanting to express condolences for the death of a genius disciple. Many wreaths were studded in his paintings, and incense fragrances in honor of the services of Cao Tian Jun who had saved the Eastern Continent.

Team Phoenix, Junior Master Chu Chu, Wang and everyone who cared for Cao Tian Jun wore white mourning clothes. Except for the Heavenly Snake Queen who was not in the academy, going somewhere after Cao Tian Jun's death.

By Emperor Xia, Cao Tian Jun was given the title of national hero for his services. Even though he was evil, he still respected his heroic merit which was worthy of appreciation. If Cao Tian Jun had not risked his life against the Dark Forces, the Eastern Continent would definitely have stayed history.

Junior Master Dong Jian as an Iron-Savvy expert, specially made a statue of Cao Tian Jun, he made it with great love and precision. He was assisted by teachers and students...

After 7 days have passed. Emperor Xia through the eunuchs of the palace, preached the good news for everyone interested in joining the treasure hunt in the Mystical Beast Mountain region.

With great enthusiasm, it was clear that many people were participating in this hunt. They get a dimension ring and an identity pin when registering.

Team Phoenix and all the women who loved Cao Tian Jun were reluctant to follow this hunt. They were not excited due to the absence of Cao Tian Jun. Had Cao Tian Jun been alive, they would have been excited, and would definitely have obtained many treasures in the Mystical Beast Mountain region.

However, Bai Guan and the family asked them to forget about Cao Tian Jun, continuing on with life as before knowing him. By force, Team Phoenix, Junior Master Chu Sying Chun, Wang Mei enrolled.

Likewise with Xia Junsu, Ao Zhen Juan, Yuan Zhen, Yi Panyun, they took part in this hunt, joining the second-rate White Dove Academy. They needed a lot of money to build the Star Sea Kingdom, so this opportunity would not be wasted.

After 40 days of Cao Tian's death. The expedition to Mystical Beast Mountain began. Many people had departed from their respective places, and were about to meet at the Mystical Beast Mountain, at a predetermined place.

As it turned out, Fang Yin and his father also learned of Cao Tian Jun's death. They saw his prowess through the Magic Mirror. They were obviously sorry for not being able to save Cao Tian due to its extremely far location from the Eastern Continent.

Fang Yin and his father also went to the Mystical Beast Mountain. Especially Fang Yin, her eyes reddened from crying too much. He actually refused to participate. Because this hunt is very important, he also reluctantly joined because it was forced by his family.