187: Chapter 183 The Four-Star Dou Sheng of Thunder Pool

Ling Yuan said, "The chances of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning successfully undergoing complete spiritual transformation are actually very low."

Having read the original work, he knew that the Nine Profound Golden Lightning could not possibly succeed.

Zhu Kun nodded, "Indeed. I was merely holding onto a sliver of hope."

The more top-tier and powerful a Heaven And Earth Treasure is, the more difficult it becomes for it to develop sentience and complete its spiritual transformation.

When Zhu Kun first discovered this Nine Profound Golden Lightning by chance, he had already judged that its success rate for spiritual transformation was at most thirty percent.

"When you go this time, you can carefully observe the progress of its spiritual transformation. If it shows signs of failing and dissipating, just subdue it directly."

"Since you have cultivated the lightning attribute within your body, you can keep it for future strength enhancement."

Ling Yuan harbored the Black Demon Lightning within his body; this point could not possibly be hidden from the perception of a top-tier expert like Zhu Kun.

Ling Yuan felt a sudden surge of joy in his heart.

Just a moment ago, he had been secretly calculating how to tactfully ask to take this Nine Profound Golden Lightning from Zhu Kun.

Now that Zhu Kun was giving it away directly, there was no need for Zi Yan to get involved.

Ling Yuan couldn't help but sigh inwardly; his father-in-law was truly generous!

It was worth saving him.

Zhu Kun was actually quite good to Ling Yuan.

This was not only because Ling Yuan was his son-in-law, but also as a gesture of gratitude for Ling Yuan rescuing him from the Immortal Cave.

A mere Nine Profound Golden Lightning really didn't amount to much.

No matter how strong the Nine Profound Golden Lightning was, it was useless to an expert of Zhu Kun's level.

The only things he lacked now were the Source Qi and the Opportunity to open the Emperor Realm Immortal Cave.

Zi Yan did not possess the lightning attribute, so rather than letting it sit idle and go to waste, it was better to give it to Ling Yuan.

Zhu Kun also had his own calculations.

Ling Yuan was only thirty years old and had already achieved a Breakthrough to Dou Sheng. Such a Cultivate speed was extremely rare throughout the history of the entire continent, and his potential was boundless.

Not only had he rescued him, but he was also so outstanding; Zhu Kun was becoming increasingly satisfied with Ling Yuan.

He was very optimistic about Ling Yuan's future and hoped that Ling Yuan could rapidly improve his strength.

When the time came, the four of them—himself, Zi Yan, Ling Yuan, and Ling Mie—would join forces to directly attack the other Dou Di Clans and seize the ancient jade to open the Immortal Cave.

He believed that it wouldn't be long before the plan to collect all the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade could be implemented!

Afterwards, seeing that Ling Yuan had no one accompanying him, Zhu Kun arranged for a companion for Ling Yuan: the Seven-Star Dou Sheng, Elder Zhu Huo.

This was both to protect Ling Yuan and to help subdue the Nine Profound Golden Lightning.

Then, Zhu Kun gave Ling Yuan a Dragon Seal.

"Take this Dragon Seal; you can freely open the Seal barrier trapping the Nine Profound Golden Lightning and enter or exit without obstruction."

Ling Yuan: "Many thanks, Father!"

With Zhu Kun arranging a Seven-Star Dou Sheng for him, Ling Yuan didn't need to go back and find his own father!

Zhu Kun waved his hand casually and began to play with his two little grandchildren.

With the exact location and a powerful expert accompanying him, Ling Yuan no longer had any worries. Soon, he and Elder Zhu Huo set off together, heading toward the Void Lightning Pool.

...

On the other side, Elder Lei Ren, a Four-Star Dou Sheng in the Early Stage from the Lei Family, arrived at the Void Lightning Pool first, following Mang Qianchi.

The moment the two stepped into the range of the Lightning Pool, the sky was filled with the ceaseless roar of thunder, and violent lightning Qi rushed toward them.

The lightning power here was pure and overbearing, far exceeding the Demon Lightning Pool in the Lei Family's Legacy grounds, making it exceptionally suitable for the Lei Family members to Cultivate.

Thunder with spirituality could be refined to improve one's strength...

What surprised the two even more was that in the depths of the Lightning Pool, large swathes of Black Demon Lightning were gathered, densely covering the surroundings.

Furthermore, there were clear distinctions in the strength levels of the Black Demon Lightning; the power of the Black Demon Lightning here exceeded that of the Black Demon Lightning in the Lei Family's Holy Land.

Elder Lei Ren and Mang Qianchi became more excited the more they looked.

These Black Demon Lightning alone were enough to elevate the overall strength of the Lei Family to another level; it was a massive, tangible Opportunity.

The two continued to advance deeper into the Lightning Pool; the further they went, the more oppressive the air became.

A heavy and formidable pressure permeated from the core of the Lightning Pool, and countless scattered Black Demon Lightning spontaneously gathered toward the depths, as if paying homage to something.

Elder Lei Ren's face lit up with joy; he was almost certain that there was an even more powerful lightning inside.

He suppressed his restless thoughts and slowly approached the core area with Mang Qianchi, the pressure in the surroundings becoming increasingly intense.

The next moment, a golden lightning dragon coiled within the sea of lightning in the distance came into their view.

"Nine Profound Golden Lightning!"

Elder Lei Ren let out a low cry, and a huge wave instantly rose in his heart.

The instant he saw this supreme lightning clearly, he felt not a shred of greed; almost instinctively, he turned and retreated.

He was both excited and fearful.

He had heard of the reputation of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning. With a lightning of this level, once targeted, with his strength as a Four-Star Dou Sheng in the Early Stage, he would have absolutely no power to fight back.

Fortunately, that Nine Profound Golden Lightning was undergoing spiritual transformation and should not be able to spare any effort to attack them.

He had only come this time to scout for intelligence. Now that he had confirmed the existence of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning in the Void Lightning Pool, his mission was complete, and it was not wise to stay long.

On the way to withdraw, Elder Lei Ren couldn't help but exclaim.

"Mang Qianchi, you have achieved a massive merit this time. Based solely on this Void Lightning Pool and these countless high-rank Black Demon Lightning, the Clan Chief will definitely reward you heavily when we return."

Not to mention the even more precious Nine Profound Golden Lightning, the massive amount of Black Demon Lightning in this Lightning Pool alone was enough to cause the Lei Family's foundation to soar; it was an immeasurable Treasure Trove.

Mang Qianchi discovering this treasured land was absolutely the primary merit. And by coming personally to verify the intelligence, he would also receive a fair share of the credit and rewards.

The two, each harboring their own joy, prepared to return to report the news, not knowing that a crisis had already quietly enveloped them.

At this moment, Ling Yuan and Elder Zhu Huo happened to arrive at the outskirts of the Void Lightning Pool.

After Ling Yuan's Breakthrough to Dou Sheng, his Soul had surged to the Late Stage of the Heavenly Realm, and his range of perception was extremely vast.

Just as he approached the Lightning Pool, he clearly captured the presence of two unfamiliar people inside.

"Elder Zhu Huo, are they friends of our Void Ancient Dragon?"

Elder Zhu Huo focused his perception for a moment, shook his head, and spoke with a firm tone.

"One is a Four-Star Dou Sheng in the Early Stage, and one is at the Ban Sheng cultivation level; their auras are unfamiliar, and they are not people of our Void Ancient Dragon."

Upon hearing this, a faint light sank into the depths of Ling Yuan's eyes, and a intense killing intent instantly arose in his heart.

Ling Yuan did not want anyone else to know about the secret of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning.

They were not Void Ancient Dragon, and the Lei Family members also shouldn't know about this place.

If they were not allies, then there was absolutely no need to show mercy.

"Elder Zhu Huo, I have just achieved a Breakthrough to One-Star Dou Sheng and haven't yet figured out my true combat strength. Could I trouble you to Seal this area later and block their escape route? I want to go in and meet them personally."

Elder Zhu Huo was instantly stunned, looking at Ling Yuan as if he were a madman.

"Little Friend Ling Yuan, are you joking? The opponent is a legitimate Four-Star Dou Sheng! You are currently only a One-Star Dou Sheng; the gap in Realm is a full three stars. This is too risky and simply unrealistic. It would be better for this old man to handle it. If you want to test your combat strength, after we return to the clan, I will find an Elder of your generation to spar with you; there is no need to take risks out here."

After stepping into the Dou Sheng Realm, the gap between each star was very large. Normal people would not dare to fight across levels, let alone leap three stars directly.

This was not bravery; this was courting death!