Chapter 597: The Battle of Thunder Techniques

Chapter 597: The Battle of Thunder Techniques

The Golden Scaled Serpent found an opportunity to escape, and without a second thought, it soared out of the cave.

The Origin Stones within the cave had all been taken by Chu Ning, and without their suppression, the Spirit Energy in the cave was no longer abundant, but it was sufficient for the free flow of Magical Power and Spirit Energy.

The Essence Spirit of the Golden Scaled Serpent transformed into a blurry golden light, moving at an incredible speed.

It was about to burst out of the undersea cave.

Just then, a figure wearing a light yellow skirt appeared in front of it.

It was none other than White Spirit.

Chu Ning had anticipated the Golden Scaled Serpent's escape and had asked White Spirit to lie in ambush at the cave entrance beforehand.

Seeing White Spirit appear, the Golden Scaled Serpent was both surprised and furious.

It never expected that a few casual flirtatious words with White Spirit would eventually bring Chu Ning, this deadly nemesis, upon it.

Even with its journey of cultivation, where it had killed numerous fellow-stage and even higher-stage Cultivators in search of a mysterious cave, it couldn't trap Chu Ning. Instead, it had inadvertently helped Chu Ning.

Although it was seething with hatred, the Golden Scaled Serpent had no time to deal with White Spirit at this moment.

Its figure blurred again as it attempted to rush past White Spirit's side.

At that instant, a light blue treasure mirror appeared in White Spirit's hand.

"Ice Enclosure!"

With White Spirit's soft shout, the seawater around her instantly froze.

The entire area around the undersea cave's entrance was covered in ice, and the Golden Scaled Serpent's Essence Spirit was frozen within this light blue ice.

Its body couldn't help but pause.

The next moment, the golden light on the serpent's Essence Spirit intensified.

The blue ice within a few dozen feet of its body instantly melted.

In the blink of an eye, a figure appeared from the void beside it.

At the same time, a dazzling golden light shot towards it.

Chu Ning's arrival was swift, and the attack from the Golden Spirit Sword was equally fast.

The Golden Scaled Serpent had nowhere to hide.

Before it could react, the Golden Spirit Sword had already struck.

A sharp pain surged through its Essence Spirit, and it felt a powerful devouring force acting upon it.

The next moment, it lost consciousness.

The Essence Spirit of a Tenth Rank Golden Scaled Serpent was naturally stronger than that of a Ninth Rank Golden Horned Beast.

Although the Golden Horned Beast's Essence Spirit had previously devoured the original Essence Spirit of the Golden Spirit Sword, it was still forced to the side by the Tenth Rank Golden Scaled Serpent's Essence Spirit.

Chu Ning was already familiar with the process and directly drove out the Golden Horned Beast's Essence Spirit, allowing the Golden Scaled Serpent's Essence Spirit to take control.

Then, he manipulated the array to re-devour the Golden Horned Beast's Essence Spirit.

"The Fire, Wood, Earth, and Metal Spirit Swords have already merged with the Essence Spirits of Tenth Rank Spirit Beasts. Now, only the Water Spirit Sword is left!"

Chu Ning was very satisfied and turned to White Spirit, saying, "The Golden Scaled Serpent's cave abode should be nearby.

It shouldn't be difficult for you to find it."

"Okay!"

White Spirit responded and immediately began searching.

After a short while, she located the Golden Scaled Serpent's cave abode within the sea area.

The Golden Scaled Serpent had cultivated in this sea area for many years, and indeed, there were many treasures within its cave.

There were various Heavenly Earth Essences, the serpent's shed skin, and various treasures it had obtained by killing Cultivators.

What truly delighted Chu Ning was a Dragon Saliva Spirit Herb among these treasures.

This herb had the effect of prolonging the lifespan of Spirit Beasts with Dragon Clan bloodlines.

Apparently, the serpent had planned to consume it.

The Earth Rhino Dragon had already expended a significant portion of its lifespan to use a secret technique to create an Essence Spirit for itself, and this herb could be put to good use.

Chu Ning didn't hesitate and took all the treasures from the serpent's cave abode.

Only then did he return to Purple Light Island.

The Cangxuan Sacred Turtle and the Earth Rhino Dragon learned that Chu Ning had not only slain the Golden Scaled Serpent but had also obtained Origin Stones and the Dragon Saliva Spirit Herb.

The two Heavenly Spirit Beasts were overjoyed.

The Cangxuan Sacred Turtle took the Origin Stones that Chu Ning had given it and said slowly, "Friend Chu, in recent years, I've gained some insights into Primordial Power, but I'm still far from truly comprehending and refining it.

I'm considering going to the North Cold Region, specifically to the Snow Mist Valley, to further my understanding. I wonder if you have any interest in returning to the North Cold Region."

"The Primordial Power in the Snow Mist Valley is indeed stronger, making it more suitable for comprehending Primordial Power."

Chu Ning nodded and thought for a moment before saying, "I've completed my primary objectives on the Skylid Continent, so I can indeed leave.

If you're not in a hurry, Turtle Daoist Companion, let's travel together for a while.

I plan to visit a few places to see if I can collect some treasures.

After all, I don't know when I'll have the chance to return to the Skylid Continent again."

"Elder Turtle isn't in a hurry. In that case, let's travel together.

Once you've collected the treasures, you can head directly to the North Cold Region without needing to meet up with me again.

"The Cangxuan Sacred Turtle finished speaking, and Chu Ning immediately smiled, "That's excellent, having Turtle Daoist Companion along will make things much smoother for me."

Chu Ning's initial purpose for coming to the Skylid Continent had indeed been mostly achieved.

However, he had yet to gather all the materials needed to forge the Thunderfire Staff.

Ever since the Immortal Seed mentioned that this treasure was a replica of an Immortal Artifact, Chu Ning had made up his mind to forge it.

Although with Chu Ning's current cultivation, even if he gathered all the materials, he wouldn't be able to forge it.

But it was always better to be prepared in advance.

Now, most of the materials for the Thunderfire Staff had been collected; it was just missing two Thunder Attribute materials.

Previously, Chu Ning had heard from Yun Chenzhi that the Thundercloud Island and the Thunderlight Sect were the most proficient in Thunder Attribute Cultivation Techniques and Spells on the Skylid Continent.

Chu Ning prepared to pay them a visit.

Additionally, Chu Ning had his eyes on the Universal Incense from the Sky Vault Palace.

Having only completed the first layer of the Primordial Divine Art, the next step would naturally require merging Ice and Wind Attributes to create the second and third layers.

A treasure like the Universal Incense was incredibly useful, and Chu Ning didn't want to miss out.

After saying this, Chu Ning looked around at Purple Light Island.

"This island is a decent place for cultivation. I'll leave these formations and restrictions here.

With these formations and restrictions in place, unless a Demigod Cultivator comes, this island will remain safe.

If I have the chance to return to the Skylid Continent, I might be able to use them again."

Chu Ning was quite confident in the restrictions he had set up on this island.

Over the years, he had not only set up numerous arrays to absorb Thunder Power but also integrated the Nine Intent Spirit Restriction he obtained from the Nine Transformations Ascendant into some of the restrictions.

Even a Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator would find it challenging to break through these restrictions.

Hearing Chu Ning's words, the Cangxuan Sacred Turtle smiled slightly and said, "If you're concerned, I can add a restriction mark to the island's formations and restrictions.

This way, even if a Demigod Cultivator comes, they will know that this island is the residence of Elder Turtle.

Under normal circumstances, they wouldn't dare to break the restrictions recklessly."

Chu Ning was delighted to hear this and immediately expressed his gratitude, "That's perfect, thank you, Turtle Daoist Companion!"

Chu Ning then took away numerous Thunder Stones that had absorbed Thunder Power.

The Cangxuan Sacred Turtle also added a layer of restriction mark to the secret technique it had used for the formations and restrictions and informed Chu Ning of the method to remove this mark.

After this, the group finally left Purple Light Island.

...

Thundercloud Island, located in the southern seas of the Skylid Continent.

The island's master had advanced to the Late-stage Nascent Soul a hundred years ago and took the name Thundercloud Ascendant.

Among the Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators on the Skylid Continent, he was relatively young.

Naturally, he carried a hint of arrogance.

At this moment, the Thundercloud Ascendant, who had been consolidating his cultivation in seclusion since advancing to the Late-stage Nascent Soul, had just emerged from his seclusion.

He stood in mid-air above Thundercloud Island, looking down at the youth before him with a sense of superiority, both in age and cultivation.

"Thunder Rhythm Crystals? Regardless of whether I have them or not, why should I trade them with you?"

The visitor was, of course, Chu Ning.

Looking at the middle-aged Thundercloud Ascendant, Chu Ning smiled faintly.

"Fellow Cultivator, why don't we have a friendly competition in Thunder Techniques?

If I'm fortunate enough to win a move or two, will you trade the Thunder Rhythm Crystals with me?"

"You want to compete in Thunder Techniques with me?" The Thundercloud Ascendant's eyebrows twitched slightly upon hearing these words.

When it came to Thunder Attribute Cultivation Techniques and Spells, no one on the entire Skylid Continent, except for the Thunderlight Sect's Cultivators, could surpass him in his opinion.

Now that he had advanced to the Late-stage Nascent Soul, even the Late-stage Nascent Soul Grand Cultivator of the Thunderlight Sect wouldn't be a concern.

Thinking this, the Thundercloud Ascendant coldly snorted.

"If you can truly defeat me in Thunder Techniques, forget about trading.

I'll give you the Thunder Rhythm Crystals directly; what do you say?"

"In that case, Chu won't be polite!" Chu Ning had already introduced himself, but seeing that the Thundercloud Ascendant seemed unfamiliar with the name, he didn't elaborate further.

With a wave of his hand, he unleashed Thunder Movement Across the Eight Directions.

Instantly, a sea of thunderous light enveloped the Thundercloud Ascendant.

Thunder Attribute Spirit Energy was already abundant on Thundercloud Island, and Chu Ning could sense it clearly.

At this moment, the Thunder Movement Across the Eight Directions required far less Magical Power to cast than it would elsewhere.

The Thundercloud Ascendant was indeed skilled in Thunder Attribute Cultivation Techniques and Spells.

When he saw Chu Ning's Thunder Movement Across the Eight Directions, he felt a power far beyond ordinary spells.

The Thundercloud Ascendant's Lightning Escape Technique was indeed impressive, but the range of Chu Ning's Thunder Movement Across the Eight Directions exceeded his imagination.

"This person can cast such a wide-ranging Thunder Technique with a mere wave of his hand? I might not be able to dodge it even with my Lightning Escape Technique."

The Thundercloud Ascendant's expression changed slightly.

He lifted his hands, and a silver thunderous light shield enveloped his body.

As the spell was activated, it pointed towards Chu Ning's head.

A thick bolt of silver lightning descended upon him.

This powerful bolt of lightning directly locked onto Chu Ning.

However, with Chu Ning's current cultivation, evading it through Void Escape or Lightning Evasion Technique was not a difficult task.

But at this moment, Chu Ning didn't move an inch, not even activating his defensive mana shield.

The Thunder Movement Across the Eight Directions, which Dan Yuting had unleashed, struck the mana shield surrounding Thundercloud Ascendant.

It was clear that Thundercloud Ascendant's mana shield could absorb the power of thunder.

As each bolt of silver lightning fell upon it, it was directly absorbed into the shield.

Seeing this, a hint of pride flashed across Thundercloud Ascendant's face.

But when he looked up at Chu Ning, his expression suddenly changed to one of astonishment.

Chu Ning, not far away, was also struck by the silver lightning, and there was no shield around him.

However, when the silver lightning hit his body, Chu Ning seemed unaffected. The lightning entered his body, only triggering a surge of mana.

Immediately, it dissipated without a trace.

"This..."

Thundercloud Ascendant, having cultivated a body of thunder techniques, could easily defend against ordinary lightning strikes by relying on the circulation of mana within his body.

But this was the Thunder Thunder Secret Technique, a secret technique he used as a Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator!

How dare he? How could he? Before Thundercloud Ascendant could fully comprehend this, he felt the lightning around him flicker.

At this moment, the silver lightning within a hundred zhang radius was gathering towards his head.

This sight caused Thundercloud Ascendant's eyes to flicker slightly.

Even with the power of his thunder technique shield, it couldn't absorb such intense thunder power.

Indeed, as the silver lightning gathered, it became more and more concentrated.

Before the lightning could form a ball, Thundercloud Ascendant's thunder shield shattered.

As the lightning filled the sky, about to strike his body, Thundercloud Ascendant's face paled slightly.

He immediately used the Lightning Evasion Technique to dodge.

He dared not face the lightning head-on like Chu Ning.

Although his speed was not slow, Chu Ning's spellcasting was even faster.

Just as his figure appeared a few dozen zhang away, Chu Ning waved his hand, and the sky was filled with silver lightning once more.

Thundercloud Ascendant gritted his teeth, and a longsword suddenly appeared in his hand.

He pointed the sword upwards, and in the next moment, much of the silver lightning gathered beneath the blade.

Then, Thundercloud Ascendant activated a hand seal with his left hand.

The longsword pointed towards Chu Ning, and nine bolts of golden lightning appeared above Chu Ning's head.

These nine bolts of golden lightning didn't cover as wide an area as Chu Ning's Thunder Movement Across the Eight Directions.

However, they were thicker than the Thunder Movement Across the Eight Directions' lightning arcs, and their arrangement seemed to follow a special rule, making their power no less formidable.

"Interesting!"

Seeing this, Chu Ning smiled slightly in his heart.

Immediately, a protective spiritual light formed around his body, created by the circulating Primordial Divine Art.

At the same time, Chu Ning's thoughts moved, and the various lightning lights of the Thunder Movement Across the Eight Directions gathered once more in the distance.

They quickly converged into a ball of lightning, and its color changed from silver to gold.

Both of them were now using golden lightning attacks.

In the next moment, their powers were revealed.

Chu Ning was struck by nine bolts of golden lightning in succession.

However, with the help of the first layer of the Primordial Divine Art, which had a powerful refining ability for thunder power, most of the power of these lightning techniques was blocked by the protective spiritual light formed by the Primordial Divine Art.

Although this spiritual light was also quickly shattered,

When the remaining lightning fell on Chu Ning, it was all drawn into his body and refined by the circulating Primordial Divine Art.

In contrast, Thundercloud Ascendant was not as fortunate.

Chu Ning's Thunder Movement Across the Eight Directions, enhanced by the Primordial Divine Art, was now a level higher in power than before.

Even though it had just been weakened by the longsword's lightning absorption.

The gathered ball of lightning was still powerful.

As the lightning ball struck, Thundercloud Ascendant's defensive shield shattered.

In the next instant, the violent power engulfed him!

As the lightning dissipated, Thundercloud Ascendant's face turned slightly pale, and he flew upwards from below.

Looking at Chu Ning, who still stood calmly with his hands hanging by his sides, Thundercloud Ascendant's expression was filled with complex emotions.

"Your skills are superior, and even with the help of my treasure, I am no match.

Take this Thunder Rhythm Crystal!"

As he spoke, he threw a silver box.

Chu Ning didn't hesitate and reached out to grab it.

After opening it and confirming that it indeed contained a Thunder Rhythm Crystal, he smiled.

Then, he threw out a piece of forge material.

"Thank you, fellow cultivator!"

Without giving Thundercloud Ascendant a chance to speak, Chu Ning's figure flickered a few times and disappeared.

Only Thundercloud Ascendant was left, looking bewildered.

"Who exactly is this person?"

(End of Chapter)

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