Chapter 88: Thunder Rumble
Chapter 88: Thunder Rumble
"Initiate the simulation."
Chen Mu cleared his mind, dispelling all distractions, and without further hesitation, he began the process.
In recent days, he had tried to comprehend the Thunder Rumble Intentional Realm through his own understanding, but it remained elusive, like a hazy flower in the mist. Now, he wanted to carefully experience the differences between the Thunder Rumble Intentional Realm and the Gale Wind Intentional Realm.
Vrrrr!
As the system simulation started, it was as if a spring thunderclap echoed outside the window, vibrating the eardrums with a hum. It was like the first thunderclap of creation, exploding within his consciousness, instantly shattering his focused thoughts into fragments.
The scattered thoughts became countless, drifting up, down, left, and right, defying description. It was as if his thoughts had reached the pinnacle of chaos, swirling in a thousand directions, leaving him disoriented and unsure of his surroundings.
Boom!
Another peal of thunder sounded, making the already chaotic thoughts even more jumbled. They were shattered into dust, and his mind, once like a rolling cloud of dust, became quieter, leaving only a bit of dry soil still moving. Eventually, it all fell into complete silence.
After an unknown period, another clap of thunder suddenly struck, landing in the midst of the silent 'dust' where all his thoughts had converged. In an instant, everything was reborn, and a strand of vitality emerged from the stillness, quickly swirling upwards until all the scattered thoughts and dust once again gathered, reassembling into a complete consciousness.
At this moment, all distractions vanished, leaving only a tranquil consciousness devoid of emotion.
Chen Mu felt something extraordinary—as if he had separated from all emotions and was observing everything from a cold, detached perspective, akin to the indifferent laws of nature.
In his line of sight, he saw an endless, dark abyss, but within this darkness, flashes of thunder occasionally appeared, rippling through the chaotic darkness and illuminating the world.
"Thunder Rumble Intentional Realm..."
Chen Mu murmured to himself.
Being able to see those flashes of thunder illuminating the chaotic darkness meant that he had grasped the Thunder Rumble Intentional Realm, attaining a profound understanding of it.
Immersed in the feeling of glimpsing the mysteries of the world, he didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually, the emotions that had been outside his consciousness returned, and his mind slowly returned to normal. The scene before him, a dark world filled with the sound of thunder, gradually faded, and when he opened his eyes again, his consciousness had returned to his bedroom.
Chen Mu steadied himself, stood up, and walked into the courtyard.
He looked at the practice wooden post placed in the corner of the courtyard, approached it, and after a brief pause, he raised his right hand, forming a sword finger with his index and middle fingers. With a slanted sweep, he grazed the edge of the wooden post.
Bang!
A muffled sound echoed, but his fingers didn't touch the post; they merely grazed its edge. Still, a sharp, knife-like mark was left on the post.
This was the power of the Gale Wind Intentional Realm.
Immediately after, Chen Mu's eyes flashed with a faint light, as if a bolt of thunder was blossoming in the depths of his pupils. With the same sword finger sweep, he grazed the wooden post again.
Crack!
This time, instead of a sharp knife mark, a sudden charred imprint appeared.
"Hmm..."
Chen Mu looked at his two fingers, his expression contemplative.
This was the Thunder Rumble Intentional Realm. After being able to 'see' the realm of thunder in the world, he could slightly summon a thread of thunder power with his movements.
However, the thunder light between his fingers was very weak, as it was only barely summoned, and its principle was more akin to static electricity. It would be challenging to use it to injure someone, but it might be useful to impress girls.
Pfft!
Chen Mu suddenly raised his hand, clenched his fingers, and stabbed the wooden post. The hard wood post became as soft as tofu, easily pierced through by his two fingers, accompanied by a scorched smell.
As he withdrew his fingers, the hole he had created showed a charred, blackened rim.
The thunder light bursting from his fingertips wasn't very powerful, but if it were attached to something substantial, like a sword slash, the power it could draw would be vastly different, far surpassing any sword technique of the Thunder Rumble lineage.
After all, the intentional realm was the true essence of power, and the form was merely a rough imitation of the realm.
"If I can cultivate the intentional realm to the third step and reach the so-called 'Heart in Harmony with Heaven and Earth' realm, could I really summon heavenly thunder with a mere gesture? But in this world, there are even mythical creatures like dragon serpents, and martial arts can subdue all demons and monsters. Perhaps reaching such a height isn't so strange after all." Chen Mu's expression became thoughtful.
In fact, according to his knowledge, whether it was Sinew Transformation or Bone Forging, they couldn't truly unleash the power of the intentional realm. To enter the higher realm of the Five Organs, where one transforms the ethereal blood into substantial inner essence, was when the intentional realm could truly manifest.
Unlike now, where he could only barely create a weak arc of lightning and unleash an invisible blade of wind.
"However, the Gale Wind Intentional Realm and Thunder Rumble Intentional Realm don't seem to interfere with each other."
Chen Mu raised his hand again and slapped the wooden post with his palm. This time, the entire upper half of the post shattered into pieces with a single slap, and the broken edges were all neatly aligned, as if cut by a sharp blade. These neat edges also showed a charred, blackened appearance, resembling charcoal.
Simultaneously harnessing the Gale Wind and Thunder Rumble Intentions, the power of his strike was significantly stronger than using a single intention, and due to the additional nature covered, it was relatively more difficult to resist.
Witnessing this, Chen Mu nodded slightly.
His initial choice to switch to practicing the Thunder Rumble Intention was well-considered. Among the Intentions, Gale Wind and Thunder Rumble were two closely related types. Cultivating both Intentions, Wind and Thunder was a relatively harmonious choice. Additionally, there were also Wind and Fire, as well as Thunder and Fire.
Gale Wind, Thunder Rumble, and Fiery Flame, these three lineages were overall similar and leaned towards the 'Heavenly Firmament' phase among the Heavenly Earth Eight Phases.
Mountain Origin, Water Abyss, and Marsh Water, these three lineages were also similar overall and leaned towards the 'Earthly Abyss' phase among the Heavenly Earth Eight Phases.
"It's said that the Xue Family has a figure who simultaneously cultivates Mountain Origin and Marsh Water Intentions, and the Yu Family's Clan Leader seems to have mastered the 'Water Abyss' phase... Hmm, at least in terms of Intentions, I'm on the same level as them."
Chen Mu picked up the broken pieces of wood on the ground and tossed them into the furnace.
In the vast Yu City, those who had mastered Intentions were few and far between. They were all well-known figures in the Inner City, and those who cultivated two Intentions were even fewer, with no more than a handful in the entire Inner City.
After mastering the Thunder Rumble Intention, in terms of martial prowess, Chen Mu had reached the top echelon of Yu City. However, his Body Tempering Art was still not on par with those figures.
The few figures he knew of were all Bone Forging Realm masters.
He was just a step away from Sinew Transformation Perfection.
But the stronger his strength became, the more composed Chen Mu's mentality grew. With his current level of cultivating two Intentions, nearing Sinew Transformation Perfection, even though he wasn't considered top-notch in Yu City, he was still a notable figure. Once he perfected his Sinew Transformation, there would be very few who could surpass him. Even Bone Forging Realm experts without Intentions would struggle to pose a threat to him.
"Sinew Transformation Perfection is just a matter of a day or two."
Chen Mu watched as the broken pieces of wood in the furnace gradually turned into charcoal. He got up and returned to his room, taking out the black jade Sinew Transformation Pill that had almost turned a dull gray. He prepared to let the remaining medicinal power serve its intended purpose.
...
As spring arrived, each day became warmer than the last.
After a spring rain, the following day was clear and sunny. By noon, the sun was high and glaring, and people walking in the alleys had already changed into single-layered clothing.
The main street of Willow Grove was one of the more bustling streets in the Southern District, second only to the bustling downtown area in the Central District. With the arrival of spring, the streets gradually became livelier, and by noon, there was a constant flow of people coming and going.
"Xiao Yue, look at this."
In a corner of the market, a delicate-looking girl of about sixteen or seventeen picked up a light jade-colored hairpin from a roadside stall and put it on her head. She smiled at another girl beside her and asked, "Does it look good?"
"Here, take a look yourself."
Chen Yue picked up the bronze mirror next to her and placed it in front of Yu Ru with a smile.
Yu Ru tilted her head, glanced to the left and right, and showed a satisfied expression. She turned to look at the stall owner and asked, "How much is it?"
The stall owner secretly glanced at Chen Yue and Yu Ru, swallowed his saliva, and his eyes spun as he said, "It's not expensive, just three taels of silver."
"Here."
Yu Ru casually took out a silver bean from her bosom.
The stall owner's eyes widened, and he was about to reach out and take it, but before he could, a pale little hand gently grabbed Yu Ru's silver bean.
"Hold on, hold on."
Chen Yue held Yu Ru's silver bean and rolled her eyes at the stall owner. "Three taels of silver? Who are you trying to fool? How much is it really worth?"
The stall owner smiled awkwardly and said, "Two taels of silver, ladies, it's really worth three taels... Someone earlier offered two taels, but I didn't sell it. But seeing how well this hairpin suits this young lady, I'll make a loss and sell it for two taels."
"Oh, that's not good."
Yu Ru looked a little embarrassed and said hesitantly.
Chen Yue's lips twitched, and she sighed silently. Then, she suddenly raised her voice and said, "Hey, is a hairpin only worth two taels of silver? Is it that cheap?!"
The crisp and pleasant voice echoed through the crowd, immediately attracting the attention of many nearby people, including several neighboring stall owners who turned to look.
Seeing the two young girls in light yellow and light purple skirts, with fair skin and beautiful features, many people's eyes widened slightly.
After a brief silence, a mocking voice came from the crowd, "Ladies, don't be fooled. The items on Liu Si's stall might not even be worth two taels of silver altogether."
"Liu Si, you're so heartless, even cheating little girls."
Laughter erupted nearby.
Liu Si's face turned red and green, and he shouted at the crowd, "What's going on? What's it to you? Like a cat catching a mouse... Hey, ladies, don't go. One tael is fine, no, two qian, I'll sell it for two qian!"
(End of Chapter)
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