Two years later.
[Congratulations to the Host for successfully signing in at the Azure Dragon Immortal Abode's Hall of Books, obtaining a "Dao Comprehension Cushion."]
[The Dao essence here has significantly decreased. It is recommended that the Host sign in elsewhere.]
"Dao Comprehension Cushion?"
Han Xuanji quickly found the item within his System space.
[Dao Comprehension Cushion: A special item woven from the leaves of a million-year-old Dao Comprehension Tree. When near it, a Cultivator's thoughts become more active, greatly increasing their cultivation speed. The effect is even better when sitting on it.]
"A million years... that truly is a treasure."
Han Xuanji raised an eyebrow and nodded slightly.
Dao Comprehension Trees are not uncommon in the Cultivation world, and many highly Cultivated Cultivators try every means to Cultivate them. However, only Dao Comprehension Trees that are at least a thousand years old have even a slight effect.
For example, it is said that the Shenxuan Sect possesses a Dao Comprehension Tree over a hundred thousand years old, which is extremely valuable. Ordinary True Disciples do not even have the Opportunity to Cultivate under it.
But it is said that Cultivating under it for one year is equivalent to ten years of normal Cultivation.
And this Hall of Books truly lives up to its reputation as a four-star sign-in location, providing him with a million-year-old Dao Comprehension Cushion.
He had previously signed in for many treasures similar to the Dao Comprehension Cushion, which could accelerate Spiritual Qi absorption and refinement, improving cultivation speed. However, compared to this one, they were worlds apart.
It was roughly the difference between an ordinary Magical Artifact and an Immortal Artifact.
Han Xuanji suspected that the original Dao Comprehension Cushion might have already been taken by the Azure Dragon Emperor.
There was no reason for him to leave such a good item behind.
He estimated that even if he passed the Hall of Books, he would at most be taught a top-tier Divine Ability, or perhaps an Immortal Art.
It might not even be the Grand Beginning Immortal Formula.
"It's time to go."
Han Xuanji felt no reluctance.
To be honest, Cultivating in this place all the time was not bad; the Spiritual Qi was abundant, and no one disturbed him.
After all, the difficulty of the first layer's trial was not great, and most Cultivators who could enter the Immortal Abode had good Aptitude and could quickly pass.
Therefore, currently, only Han Xuanji remained on the first layer.
Many Cultivators who entered the Hall of Books considered him a "freak."
Little did they know, Han Xuanji had quietly taken all the Opportunities from this place.
And in these two years, his Realm had returned to Body Integration eighth layer.
Immediately after.
Han Xuanji's figure flickered, as if merging into the Void Realm, and he silently left the Hall of Books.
The Immortal Abode is vast, and Opportunities are endless.
However, Han Xuanji would certainly prioritize places where the Dao essence appeared to be of a high Rank.
"Thunder power, Body Tempering and Spirit Refining... that's a good place to go."
Han Xuanji set his direction, his figure transforming into an elusive streak of light.
...
Immortal Abode, Thunder God Mountain.
This area was enveloped by violent thunder.
Lightning serpents could be seen tearing through the sky, continuously striking the mountain, emitting deafening roars.
"Boom!"
A purple heavenly thunderbolt, as thick as a bucket, struck down fiercely, targeting a shirtless figure whose muscles were as bulging as if cast from steel.
"Ugh ah—!"
Lin Potian let out a beast-like growl, his entire body enveloped in electric light, yet he endured the blow with his Physical Body.
He was operating a certain Body Refining secret art, frantically absorbing the destructive and vital forces contained within the thunder to temper his Physical Body.
Not far away.
Lu Fan was carefully controlling a Flying Sword, collecting a huge tree trunk that was completely charred but subtly emitted a jade-like luster, with faint electric sparks dancing on its surface.
"Tsk tsk, this lightning-struck wood is of good quality; it's excellent Materials for refining demon-suppressing Magical Artifacts!
Speaking of which, Brother Lin, your Physical Body is really strong. Enduring heavenly thunder is like child's play for you!"
Lu Fan nimbly put away the lightning-struck wood while marveling at Lin Potian's miserable state.
Lin Potian had just endured a wave of thunderous baptism and was wincing in pain, saying unhappily:
"I suggest you try it too; it's guaranteed to transform your Physique."
Even though his Physique was strong, the power of the lightning strikes was equally extraordinary, and each strike was not easy to bear.
"Haha, no thanks, no thanks!"
Lu Fan quickly waved his hand, chuckling: "I'll just stick to picking up lightning-struck wood, thunder stones, and the like. I feel like I can make a fortune too.
This Immortal Abode is simply a treasure trove for us to acquire resources..."
After entering the Immortal Abode, the two did not go to great lengths to compete for major Opportunities. Instead, they traveled to various places and often encountered unexpected Opportunities, which greatly increased their Cultivation.
In their eyes, Thunder God Mountain was not necessarily about reaching the peak. The two had their respective duties: one attracted thunder, and the other collected various Thunder Dao treasures.
Suddenly.
A figure walked by.
Lu Fan was instantly startled, looking at the figure that appeared beside him without warning.
"Senior..."
How could he not know that this was another great master!
Lu Fan finally understood that the Kyushu Continent truly had masters as numerous as clouds and Prodigies as common as dogs.
Any random one was a Saint or Dao Son of some great sect, or the direct descendant of some ten-thousand-year-old Cultivation family.
And these people, one by one, had terrifyingly high Cultivation.
If not for the restrictions on fighting, they probably wouldn't even get a sip of soup after coming in.
"Senior, are you also going to the Thunder Pool at the summit?"
Lu Fan carefully initiated conversation.
Han Xuanji's lips curved into a faint smile, and he calmly nodded:
"That's right."
Even though the Immortal Abode was full of treasures, not every place was suitable for signing in.
And at the summit of this mountain, there was a place called the "Thunder Pool." Han Xuanji speculated that this was the place that carried the Dao essence of this area, and it should bring him a surprise.
He looked at the two "protagonists" before him. Lu Fan's Cultivation had reached Nascent Soul second layer, and his aura was solid. Lin Potian's Physique had become even more robust and fierce than before, exuding a ferocious aura, and his Cultivation had also reached the Nascent Soul Realm. Clearly, both of them had gained a lot in the Immortal Abode.
As Han Xuanji had changed his appearance and voice, it was normal for the two not to recognize him.
"I once thought about whether I could leech off the protagonist's Luck."
Han Xuanji's thoughts surged, feeling a bit emotional.
He hadn't expected that he was almost at the Tribulation Transcendence Realm, while they were only at the Nascent Soul.
However, he did not talk much with the two of them, but instead walked step by step towards the summit.
The Thunder Pool at the summit was his ultimate destination.
Han Xuanji's steps did not stop, his figure seeming to merge into this violent thunder domain. With one step, he was already dozens of feet away.
The scattered thunder that was enough to tear apart the protective Spiritual Qi of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators would, upon approaching within a zhang of his body, dissipate silently as if hitting an invisible barrier, not even stirring a ripple.
"Hiss..."
Lu Fan gasped, the Thunder Origin Stone he had just picked up almost falling from his hand.
He widened his eyes, watching Han Xuanji stroll through the thunder storm as if taking a leisurely walk, muttering:
"That's pretty awesome."
One must know that this thunder power required even ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators to rely on defensive Magical Artifacts to resist, and even Soul Transformation Cultivators' Physical Bodies could hardly withstand it.
Han Xuanji's effortless resolution of it was something he had not expected.
Lin Potian's muscular chest rose and fell slightly as he looked in the direction where Han Xuanji disappeared, his eyes filled with shock and a hint of fanaticism:
"This is truly Major Achievement in Body Refining, invulnerable to all methods."
He clenched his fists, feeling the surging Qi and blood within his body, refined by the thunder, and his desire for power grew stronger.
Originally somewhat proud, they once again encountered a setback.
Han Xuanji's steps were unhurried, yet his speed was astonishing.
The closer he got to the summit, the more powerful the thunder became, but it still could not harm the current Han Xuanji.
The Myriad Laws Immortal Body naturally included resistance to thunder.
Coupled with his Physical Body, which already far surpassed his apparent Realm, he still moved steadily through the thunder.
"The thunder energy here is indeed pure."
Han Xuanji felt the immense energy contained around him, his heart stirring.
Previously, he had gained a lot in the Leiling Valley of the Shenxuan Sect.
Before long, he finally ascended to the peak.
The view suddenly opened up, but it was filled with an even deeper, more terrifying thunder light.
At the summit was a huge flattened platform.
In the center of the platform was a pool a hundred zhang in circumference.
The pool contained no water, only boiling, churning, viscous liquid thunder.
Extremely rich Thunder Dao essence permeated the air; every breath felt like inhaling countless tiny electric sparks, stimulating the Divine Soul.
An ordinary Cultivator here, let alone Cultivating, would have to expend immense mental effort just to resist this omnipresent destructive pressure.
"I didn't expect to be the first one here."
Han Xuanji was somewhat surprised.
But then he thought about it.
Most people truly couldn't get up here.
Compared to a place like the Hall of Books, only a very few people could actually come up here.
Moreover, there were not many Thunder Dao Cultivators who came to the Immortal Abode, only a handful. These few seemed to still be lingering halfway up the mountain, near the summit.
There were many Opportunities on Thunder God Mountain, and one did not necessarily have to go to the summit to seize the greatest Opportunity.
After all, if the greatest Opportunity in the Immortal Abode were truly that easy to obtain, it wouldn't still exist after so many years.
[A four-star sign-in location has been detected. Does the Host wish to sign in?]
"Another four-star location... The Azure Dragon Immortal Abode is truly a good place!"
Han Xuanji's eyes flashed with brilliance, and he silently thought.
"System, sign in!"
[Congratulations to the Host for successfully signing in at the Azure Dragon Immortal Abode's Thunder Pool, obtaining a 'Thunder Source Dao Seed.']