"The Thunder Source Dao Seed… As expected of a System product, it's truly extraordinary."
Han Xuanji gazed at the peculiar crystal in the System space, which continuously spat out pure thunder Qi, and sighed with emotion.
A four-star sign-in location was indeed not simple.
"Thunder Source Dao Seed: A marvel nurtured by Heaven and Earth. When absorbed by Thunder Dao Cultivators, it can greatly enhance their comprehension of the Thunder Dao and their cultivation, with a chance to comprehend Thunder Dao Divine Abilities; when integrated into a Magic Treasure, it can imbue it with Thunder Origin, improving its grade; it can be placed in an area to attract Heaven and Earth Thunder Spirits, transforming it into a Holy Land for Thunder Dao Cultivation."
"Its effects are Heaven-Defying."
A satisfied smile appeared on Han Xuanji's lips.
For Thunder Dao Cultivators, this was an immeasurable, peerless Opportunity, and it was not bad for him either.
He guessed that this item was originally symbiotic with the Thunder Pool and was the core that maintained the thunder cycle in this place. Forcibly taking it would certainly cause a disturbance.
The Azure Dragon Emperor did not take it, presumably because he did not want to destroy this treasure land.
However, what he obtained through signing in perfectly circumvented this problem, leaving the Thunder Pool unharmed while allowing him to acquire this Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object. As for the original Dao Seed, there was no need for him to take it, and with his current ability, he probably couldn't take it out anyway.
Just as he took out the Thunder Source Dao Seed from the System space, preparing to thoroughly refine and absorb it—
Rumble!!!
The entire Thunder God Mountain trembled violently, and the Thunder Pool at the peak roared and boiled instantly, as if a scorching hot iron had been thrown into it.
The originally regularly flowing thunder spiritual liquid exploded wildly, and thick, Dragon-like golden lightning shot into the sky.
The violent thunder domain covering the entire mountain peak, like a lit powder keg, suddenly became incredibly active.
The Thunder Dao Origin between Heaven and Earth surged rapidly like a rising tide.
"What's going on?!"
"It seems the Thunder Pool at the summit has gone berserk. Has someone already ascended the mountain?"
"Not good, retreat quickly!
We can't stay here!"
Halfway up the mountain, Cultivators who were cultivating or collecting Materials with the help of the thunder power were startled, all turning pale with shock.
They clearly felt that the thunder had become denser and more violent.
Even Cultivators who practiced the Thunder Dao felt a threat at this moment.
Originally, they had planned to Cultivate for some time and then attempt to ascend the mountain, but they hadn't expected the Thunder Pool to go berserk, preventing them from continuing their calm comprehension.
"This… the thunder seems to have become 'agitated'?"
In the foothills, Lu Fan felt the significantly stronger thunderous aura around him.
He looked towards the summit with surprise and doubt, and Han Xuanji's figure involuntarily appeared in his mind,
"Could it be that Senior… what did he do?"
Lin Potian grunted, as a thick purple lightning bolt, far exceeding the previous ones, struck him squarely. Even with his robust Physique, he was struck until his skin was torn and flesh was charred, emitting smoke.
"Damn it!"
"The summit… the Opportunity at the summit must have been triggered!
This commotion… it's too terrifying!."
Lu Fan frowned and said:
"If an Opportunity is obtained, there should be a sound transmitted from the Immortal Abode, right…"
"I don't know about that."
Lin Potian waved his hand, gradually adapting to the intensifying thunder power.
Han Xuanji remained oblivious to the commotion caused down the mountain.
He hadn't expected that his unintentional action would cause trouble for some Cultivators on Thunder God Mountain.
"Direct absorption, one's own cultivation is the foundation!"
Han Xuanji's resolve was firm.
He sat cross-legged at the core of the Thunder Pool, his entire body enveloped by extremely violent thunder, yet he remained as unmoving as a bedrock.
His Myriad Laws Immortal Body operated at full power, greedily absorbing the pure Thunder Origin power released by the Thunder Source Dao Seed in his hand, while simultaneously drawing in the thunder essence of the entire Thunder Pool, which surged into his Physical Body like a hundred rivers returning to the sea.
After the Body Integration Realm, progress relied solely on absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was slow. Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects like this, which accumulated infinite energy, provided significant cultivation upon refinement. This was why many Advanced Cultivators traveled widely, all for the sake of seeking such Opportunities.
Such a top-tier Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object could be comparable to thousands of years of arduous Cultivation.
Han Xuanji, possessing the Myriad Laws Immortal Body, naturally had no difficulty refining this Thunder Dao Origin power.
In the blink of an eye.
The power of the Thunder Source Dao Seed and the essence of the Thunder Pool converged into a torrent, flushing through his limbs, Meridians, and Dantian.
Han Xuanji had accumulated quite a few Thunder Dao Cultivation Techniques from his sign-ins over the years, and they quickly began to operate, frantically devouring and transforming this pure Thunder Origin.
His Realm barrier, under the impact of this immense force, began to loosen.
This is also why many Cultivators from Sects, upon reaching a certain Realm, choose to venture out for training. Sometimes they might travel to extremely distant places, unable to return for a short period, and sometimes they might even die on the path of contending for Opportunities…
To be able to enter such an Immortal Abode is also a great Opportunity that is rare in ten thousand years.
At the same time, Han Xuanji's Physical Body also began to be tempered by the thunder. Every destructive thunderbolt that struck his body had its destructive power absorbed and transformed into vital energy to nourish his Physical Body.
His bones emitted a jade-like glow, and the flow of his blood faintly produced the sound of wind and thunder.
"It would be best if I could directly Cultivate to the Tribulation Transcendence Realm."
Han Xuanji thought to himself.
For a Cultivator, the most crucial aspect is still the Realm. The gap between each major Realm, even with external assistance, cannot be easily crossed.
He did possess Immortal Artifacts, but if a Tribulation Transcendence Realm Cultivator wielding an Immortal Artifact appeared, he wasn't entirely confident he could defeat him.
Every time Han Xuanji made a move, it was basically an instant kill. On one hand, it was due to his profound background and numerous Magic Treasures and Divine Abilities; on the other hand, his Realm was generally not too far behind.
Time quietly flowed by amidst the roar of thunder.
A year passed in a flash.
The Thunder Source Dao Seed had been mostly absorbed by Han Xuanji.
The Spiritual Qi within his Physical Body also grew stronger and more solid. His Realm returned to the Body Integration ninth layer, only one step away from Cultivation Perfection, and the Tribulation Transcendence Realm, which countless Cultivators dreamed of, became within reach.
After absorbing this Thunder Source Dao Seed, not only did his Cultivation increase, but his comprehension of the Thunder Law also improved significantly. When he first Cultivated thunder techniques, he was still in the Nascent Soul Realm, only grasping the superficial aspects of the Thunder Dao. Now, he could be considered to have truly entered the Dao, and he had his own comprehension of the Thunder Law.
It is no exaggeration to say that the Body Integration Old Ancestor of the Shenxuan Sect, who had Cultivated the Thunder Dao for nearly ten thousand years, was very likely not as strong in the Thunder Dao as he was now.
"Thunder, it governs tribulation and punishment, controls destruction, and also contains the Dao of life, with infinite transformations… However, what I mainly comprehend is the destructive characteristic of thunder."
Han Xuanji realized in his heart.
Every Great Dao contains myriad Laws. Even an Ascension Realm expert merely grasps a single Natal Law first, and then gradually expands upon it.
Although Han Xuanji had high Comprehension Ability and a special Physique, he would not be overly ambitious. The most important thing was to comprehend the destructive changes of thunder.
During this year, in the process of refining the Dao Seed and comprehending the Thunder Law, he naturally comprehended a powerful Thunder Dao Divine Ability.
He named it "Destroying Thunder Palm." As the name suggests, with a single palm strike, Chaos Thunder Qi condenses, destroying all Laws and annihilating all life!
Its power was extremely strong, adding another offensive Divine Ability to his arsenal.
…
Outside, in North Underworld State.
A figure streaked across the sky, arriving at an ancient land perpetually shrouded in gloom.
A moment later.
The figure slowly landed. He was tall and handsome, dressed in a black lotus robe. It was none other than the Heavenly Devil Sect Leader, Yu Hantian.
"Old fellow, are you still alive?"
Yu Hantian's voice echoed repeatedly.
He intended to invite an Old Ancestor of the Heavenly Demon Sect to emerge from seclusion. This Old Ancestor was also in the Tribulation Transcendence Realm and had once made a great name for himself.