99: Chapter 99 Purple Lightning Tempering Technique

Sun Family.

The news that Li Qing had entered the Gao Family's Scripture Pavilion had already reached the Sun Family.

The Sun Family Disciples were equally confused.

Why was someone who killed a Gao Family Disciple allowed to enter the Gao Family's Scripture Pavilion?

Had the Gao Family Old Ancestor lost his mind?

The next second, more news arrived.

Li Qing had left the Gao Family and was on his way to the Sun Family; it looked like he intended to visit the Sun Family's Scripture Pavilion as well.

Suddenly, the Sun Family's meeting hall was in an uproar!

"On what grounds? That Li Hu killed Senior Brother Sun Xiang, and we didn't even seek revenge, yet we are letting him enter the Scripture Pavilion? This is too bullying!"

"Exactly, and the Old Ancestor isn't doing anything about it. I really can't swallow this insult!"

"Could it be that the Old Ancestor has truly grown senile and forgotten about Sun Xiang's death?"

The discussions below grew louder and louder; everyone was filled with indignation, their eyes full of confusion and resentment.

Patriarch Sun Wanshan, sitting in the main seat, coughed lightly and spoke slowly.

At his voice, the chaotic discussions below instantly stopped, and all the Disciples looked at Patriarch Sun Wanshan in unison, waiting for an explanation.

Patriarch Sun Wanshan looked at the resentful clansmen below, his expression calm, and slowly revealed the reason:

"All of you, stop arguing. Do not think the Old Ancestor is senile. This whole matter is entirely because of the Xuanbing Secret Realm."

Upon hearing the four words "Xuanbing Secret Realm," the previously defiant Sun Family Disciples were all stunned. The anger on their faces gradually dissipated, replaced by an incredibly complex expression—there was anticipation, dread, and even more, a deep-seated fear.

To the Sun Family, the Xuanbing Secret Realm had always been an existence they both loved and hated.

What they loved was the mysterious ice flower unique to the Secret Realm; it was the main herb for the foundation establishment pill. Only with the mysterious ice flower could they refine the foundation establishment pill.

Only with the foundation establishment pill could a Sun Family Disciple at Qi Refining Perfection have hope of achieving a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

What they hated was the danger within the Secret Realm, and the humiliating slaughter that occurred when entering! There were all kinds of fierce Yao Beasts, deadly traps, and even illusions that were impossible to guard against. Those who entered would lose their lives if they were the slightest bit careless.

Especially fifty years ago—that was a scar that no one in the Sun Family wanted to mention.

At that time, the Sun Family had selected the strongest Disciple in the Family to enter the Xuanbing Secret Realm, hoping he would harvest the mysterious ice flower and strengthen the Family's power.

But no one expected that the Sun Family Disciple would remain in the Secret Realm forever.

If Li Qing could represent the Sun Family and enter the Xuanbing Secret Realm, with his cultivation at Qi Refining Peak, yet bursting with power far exceeding Qi Refining Perfection, perhaps he could really help the Sun Family bring back the long-coveted mysterious ice flower!

Compared to the mysterious ice flower that could greatly increase the Sun Family's strength, the life of Sun Xiang did not seem so important after all.

In the face of Family interests, the fall of one Disciple was nothing at all.

After hearing Patriarch Sun Wanshan's explanation, all the Sun Family Disciples suddenly realized the truth, and the resentment and confusion in their hearts instantly vanished.

They finally understood that the Old Ancestor and the Clan Chief were not senile, but were calculating this in their hearts; everything was for the mysterious ice flower, for the future of the Sun Family.

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Li Qing arrived at the gate of the Sun Family residence.

Neither did anyone come forward to report his identity, nor did he encounter any obstruction.

The guards at the gate saw him, and instead of giving him a hard time, they were polite, leading him directly into the residence. The path was smooth and unobstructed, taking him straight to the Sun Family's Scripture Pavilion.

Li Qing followed the guard into the Scripture Pavilion and looked around, finding that the Sun Family's Scripture Pavilion had a similar layout to the Gao Family's, both being multi-story wooden pavilions filled with dense shelves. The air was permeated with a faint scent of books and spiritual power fluctuations. Looking over, it was filled with all kinds of Cultivation Techniques and secret arts, dazzling the eyes.

Li Qing stood in front of the shelves, hesitant for a moment, not knowing which type of secret art to choose.

He knew in his heart that choosing a Cultivation Technique could not be done blindly; he had to choose the one most suitable for himself. But looking at the dazzling array of classics before him, he couldn't make up his mind for a moment and didn't know which direction to choose.

He paced slowly through the Scripture Pavilion, flipping through them one by one, pondering repeatedly in his heart.

He was currently at Qi Refining Peak cultivation, and he already had a certain foundation in Spells. However, Cultivators had always had a common flaw: a weak Physical Body. Once an enemy got close or a surprise attack occurred, it was easy to fall into danger. Poor defense was his greatest weakness.

Just as Li Qing was struggling, his gaze suddenly fell on an inconspicuous bookshelf, where a Cultivation Technique with a faint purple light on its cover was placed. The cover clearly had five words written on it—Purple Thunder Body Refining Art.

The moment he saw this Cultivation Technique, Li Qing's eyes lit up, and he immediately had an idea. He determined on the spot that this was the most suitable Cultivation Technique for him.

This Purple Thunder Body Refining Art was a genuine Body Refining Cultivation Technique, specifically used to temper the Physical Body, strengthen the muscles and bones, and could make a Cultivator's weak Physical Body become incredibly powerful, which was exactly what he needed to make up for his physical shortcomings.

In the future, even if he encountered close-quarters combat, he would no longer have to worry about his Physical Body being unable to withstand the damage. Only with both offense and defense could one go further.

Li Qing did not hesitate at all, directly reaching out to take this Purple Thunder Body Refining Art. He stopped looking at any other Cultivation Techniques or secret arts and prepared to leave the Scripture Pavilion with it.

When he walked to the door of the Scripture Pavilion, the Elder in charge of guarding the Scripture Pavilion glanced at the classic in Li Qing's hand. An expression of surprise immediately appeared on his face, and he couldn't help but look at Li Qing a few more times.

You must know that there were so many powerful offensive secret arts and quick-succession Spells in the Sun Family's Scripture Pavilion. Most Cultivators who came to choose Cultivation Techniques would pick those with high lethality that could quickly improve their combat power. Very few people would voluntarily choose a Body Refining Cultivation Technique.

After all, Body Refining Cultivation Techniques were bitter and tiring to Cultivate, and progress was slow, far less effective than Spells. Generally, only specialized Body Cultivators would choose them.

This Elder had guarded the Scripture Pavilion for so many years, and this was the first time he had seen a Cultivator ignore so many powerful secret arts and choose the most boring and difficult-to-practice Purple Thunder Body Refining Art. Naturally, he was both surprised and curious, unable to figure out why this young man would make such a choice.

But Li Qing did not care about the Elder's gaze. He knew in his heart that although the path he chose was difficult, it was the best choice for him.

Moreover, Li Qing had a premonition that when he mastered the Purple Thunder Body Refining Art, his Portable Cave Abode would definitely give him a surprise!