Chapter 50 Mission Complete! The Primordial Skywing Art and the Primordial Chaos Ancient Tree!

Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Mission Complete! The Primordial Skywing Art and the Primordial Chaos Ancient Tree!

Hearing the disciples’ desperate pleas for mercy, Julian Mercer’s expression remained unchanged.

"If you want to live, identify everyone here who has close ties to the higher-ups of the Aldercrest Order."

The moment he spoke, the entire scene descended into chaos.

Desperate to save their own lives, numerous Outer Sect and Inner Sect Disciples immediately began pointing fingers at those standing beside them.

"He’s the direct disciple of an Elder!"

"That man is related to one of the Order’s Deacons!"

"He’s the nephew of a senior Elder. You should question him!"

"That one too! His family has always supported the Sect Master!"

One accusation followed another.

Before long, the crowd had split into two distinct groups.

On one side stood the disciples who had been identified as having connections to the Order’s leadership. On the other stood those who had managed to distance themselves from the powerful figures responsible for the Order’s affairs.

Julian glanced over the group of ordinary disciples and nodded slightly.

"I’ll give you ten breaths. Leave this place immediately."

For a moment, the disciples could hardly believe what they had heard.

The terrifying man who had just annihilated their Sect Master and several Elders was actually willing to let them go?

Once they realized that Julian was serious, their faces filled with relief.

They hurriedly rose to their feet and fled in every direction.

None of them dared to look back.

They simply ran as fast as their legs could carry them, desperate to put as much distance as possible between themselves and the blood-soaked mountain.

As for avenging the Aldercrest Order in the future?

The very thought was enough to make them shudder.

They had witnessed Julian annihilate the Sect Master and five Elders with a single technique. Anyone who still thought of seeking revenge after witnessing such overwhelming strength would have to be out of their mind.

They had barely escaped death once. Why would they willingly return to court it?

Before long, the vast courtyard had become much emptier.

Only a little over twenty disciples remained.

Every one of them had been identified as having a connection to the higher-ups of the Aldercrest Order.

Watching their former companions flee to safety, their expressions grew increasingly desperate.

The great ship that had been the Aldercrest Order had already sunk. Naturally, they wanted to escape alongside everyone else.

Unfortunately, Julian’s terrifying methods had left them with no courage to attempt it.

They knew perfectly well what would happen if they tried to run.

Under the nervous gazes of the remaining disciples, Julian turned toward Adrian Mercer and Ethan Mercer.

Then he looked back at the crowd and spoke coldly.

"Now I’ll give you one final chance."

He pointed toward the two young men.

"If you can work together and defeat these two, I’ll let bygones be bygones and allow you to leave alive."

The moment those words reached their ears, the remaining disciples’ eyes lit up.

They had been on the verge of despair, but Julian had unexpectedly offered them another path to survival.

Although Adrian and Ethan had displayed formidable combat abilities, the two of them were still young.

More importantly, the disciples had numbers on their side.

Their chances of victory might be slim, but they were certainly better than facing Julian directly.

Everyone understood the situation.

If they surrendered without fighting, they would have no guarantee of survival.

But if they fought with everything they had, they might still escape with their lives.

That single possibility was enough to reignite their determination.

They hurriedly picked up the weapons scattered across the ground and turned toward Adrian and Ethan.

Their eyes filled with desperation.

They were prepared to stake everything on this final fight.

Adrian and Ethan, however, remained completely calm.

They understood Julian’s intentions.

Their Clan Head was giving them an opportunity to temper their combat abilities against multiple opponents. This was not merely a test of strength, but also a test of their composure and coordination under pressure.

Rather than feeling nervous, both young men were eager to accept the challenge.

The next instant, the remaining disciples erupted into furious shouts.

"Kill them!"

"Defeat those two, and we can survive!"

"Fight with everything you’ve got!"

More than twenty disciples charged toward Adrian and Ethan, their expressions twisted with desperation.

The battle began.

At first glance, the difference in numbers seemed overwhelming.

Two opponents against more than twenty.

Yet the apparent advantage quickly became meaningless.

Adrian and Ethan were far stronger than ordinary disciples, and their swordsmanship was on an entirely different level. They moved decisively, covering each other’s openings and striking at the weaknesses in their opponents’ formations.

The disciples attempted to surround them, but the twins refused to let themselves become trapped.

One sword flashed from the left.

Another swept in from the right.

Their coordinated movements steadily dismantled the encirclement, turning the numerical advantage of their opponents into a liability.

The disciples’ desperate attacks grew increasingly disorganized.

Their weapons clashed repeatedly as Adrian and Ethan moved through their ranks.

Within just a few dozen breaths, the sounds of combat gradually faded.

Silence returned to the courtyard.

The more than twenty disciples lay scattered across the ground, their bodies covered in sword wounds.

Not one of them remained alive.

Adrian and Ethan stood among the fallen, their expressions composed despite the fierce battle they had just fought.

With the last enemy eliminated, the destruction of the Aldercrest Order was complete.

At that moment, a familiar system notification rang inside Julian’s mind.

[Ding~ Detected that the Aldercrest Order has been destroyed. Clan Mission completed. Calculating rewards...]

[Mission Rewards Received: Three Purple Mansion Realm Flying Spirit Beasts, one Sword Dao Crystal, two hundred Profound Rank Top Grade Dharma Treasures, ten Earth Rank Top Grade Cultivation Techniques, and one Heaven Rank Top Grade Cultivation Technique, Pure Yang Limitless Skill]

[Sword Dao Crystal: Contains a strand of Innate Sword Qi that can help cultivators comprehend Sword Intent]

[Pure Yang Limitless Skill: A cultivation technique that combines internal and external refinement, movement and stillness. It tempers the internal organs while refining the tendons, bones, and skin, purifying and concentrating Pure Yang Primordial Energy. It is an advanced method derived from the Pure Yang Technique. Only Purple Mansion Realm cultivators who have mastered the Pure Yang Technique can cultivate it]

Julian’s eyes lit up.

Pure Yang Limitless Skill?

He had never expected the system’s Heaven Rank Top Grade cultivation technique reward to be an advanced method of the Pure Yang Technique.

A cultivation technique for absorbing and refining Spiritual Energy formed the foundation of every cultivator’s strength. It influenced not only cultivation speed but also the quality and power of the energy they could wield in battle.

The Pure Yang Technique had already provided Julian with a powerful foundation.

Now, with the Pure Yang Limitless Skill, his strength could advance to an entirely new level.

The possibilities were exciting.

Without hesitation, Julian opened the Pure Yang Limitless Skill in his system inventory and transferred its complete inheritance into his mind.

Thanks to the extraordinary comprehension granted by his Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo, the technique revealed all its secrets to him.

For ordinary cultivators, a Heaven Rank Top Grade cultivation technique would be an extraordinary treasure. Even after obtaining one, they might need years of study and painstaking practice to master it.

For Julian, however, its principles became clear within moments.

In just a few breaths, he had completely mastered the Pure Yang Limitless Skill.

He immediately began circulating the technique according to its prescribed pathways.

The vast reserves of Pure Yang Primordial Energy within his body began to transform.

The technique refined and concentrated his energy, stripping away impurities and improving its quality.

As the transformation progressed, the depth and breadth of his Origin Sea expanded simultaneously.

The changes were astonishing.

His existing cultivation could no longer contain the growing power within his body.

A breakthrough followed.

Origin Sea Realm, Second Layer!

The surge of energy continued.

Origin Sea Realm, Third Layer!

The momentum showed no sign of stopping.

Origin Sea Realm, Fourth Layer!

Within only a few breaths, Julian had advanced through three minor cultivation levels, reaching the fourth layer of the Origin Sea Realm.

He had successfully completed the transition to the Pure Yang Limitless Skill, and the results were far beyond ordinary expectations.

Yet the benefits did not stop at cultivation.

Julian could also feel his physical body growing stronger.

The combined effects of his Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo, Vajra Pills, Great Sun Body Refining Art, Pure Yang Limitless Skill, and Martial Blood Clothes continued to reinforce his physique.

At this point, even Julian himself couldn’t accurately determine the full extent of his physical strength.

His body had become an extraordinary weapon in its own right.

While Julian was still appreciating the changes, another series of system notifications sounded in his mind.

[Ding~ Detected that the number of enemies at the scene has reached zero. Live combat exercise completed. Mission completed. Calculating rewards...]

[Ding~ Based on the performance of the two Sons of Destiny, the final evaluation is: A+ (Maximum Rating). Distributing rewards...]

[Obtained 500 points of Clan Fortune]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a special reward: Primordial Skywing Art]

[Primordial Skywing Art: Renowned for its speed. Once mastered, it allows the cultivator to grasp the profound principles of Yin and Yang evolution. When executed, it can push speed beyond its ordinary limits]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a special reward: Level 1 Primordial Chaos Ancient Tree]

[Level 1 Primordial Chaos Ancient Tree: An ancient divine tree born within the Grandmist, containing vast fortune and capable of evolving countless profound mysteries]

[The Primordial Chaos Ancient Tree can be planted at any location within the Clan’s residence. Once planted, it can conceal itself between the realms of reality and illusion, completely isolating its existence and aura so that no living creature can detect it. It can be nourished by Clan Fortune and continuously upgraded. The higher its level, the stronger the blessings it provides]

[Unlocked Effect, Level 1: Spirit Opening. All clan members within the Clan’s residence can gradually awaken their spiritual intelligence, subtly improving their Comprehension]

Julian’s expression changed slightly as he read the rewards.

The Primordial Skywing Art!

And the Primordial Chaos Ancient Tree!

Both were extraordinary rewards.

The Primordial Skywing Art was renowned for its incredible speed and its profound connection to the evolution of Yin and Yang. If he mastered it, his movement speed could reach a level far beyond what ordinary cultivators could achieve.

Whether used to pursue enemies, evade powerful attacks, or cross vast distances, such an ability would be immensely valuable.

However, the Primordial Chaos Ancient Tree was just as remarkable.

According to the system, this ancient divine tree had been born within the Grandmist itself. It contained extraordinary fortune and could develop countless profound mysteries as it grew.

More importantly, it could be planted anywhere within the Mercer Family’s residence while remaining hidden between reality and illusion.

No living creature would be able to detect its existence or aura.

That meant the tree could quietly bless the entire clan without attracting unwanted attention.

Its first unlocked effect was Spirit Opening.

Although the improvement in Comprehension was subtle, the benefit could extend to every clan member within the residence.

For an ordinary cultivator, such a blessing might seem modest.

For an entire clan, however, even a slight improvement in comprehension could accumulate into an enormous advantage over time.

Better comprehension meant that clan members could understand cultivation techniques more easily, grasp martial skills more quickly, and make greater use of their natural talents.

And the tree could continue to grow by consuming Clan Fortune.

The higher its level, the stronger its blessings would become.

Julian’s gaze gradually sharpened.

The Mercer Family had already grown considerably stronger, but its foundation still had room to develop.

With the Primordial Chaos Ancient Tree, he could build an even more formidable clan, one whose members would continue improving with every passing generation.

He had gained another powerful foundation for the future of the Mercer Family.

And this was only the tree’s first level.

Julian looked toward the distant mountains, already considering the best place to plant it.

The destruction of the Aldercrest Order had brought this mission to an end.

But the rewards had opened the door to an entirely new stage in the Mercer Family’s growth.