241: When thunder rolls through the dark clouds and lightning...

Chen De was furious, his eyes practically spitting fire!

Hell is empty, and demons are on Earth!

He, Chen De, had accumulated good deeds his entire life, yet bore endless infamy, and even now, his reputation was mixed.

But that Xiao Miao, a demon in human skin, was actually radiant and deeply loved.

He, Chen De!

Today, he would act on behalf of Heaven, enforce justice, and eliminate evil!

Chen De watched Xiao Miao walk further and further away, his eyes devoid of joy or sorrow.

When Xiao Miao's back completely disappeared from his sight.

Chen De also turned and vanished from his spot.

…

Evening, Tian Xiao City, Xiao Clan's Garrison Branch.

A gentle-looking young man sat cross-legged on a futon, absorbing spiritual energy and cultivating.

Seven faint star-like projections appeared on his body; four were bright, one flickered on and off, and two were dim, as if lifeless.

Around him, several Spirit Gathering Arrays, Spirit Locking Arrays, and Spirit Transforming Arrays were set up to accelerate his cultivation speed.

Cultivating here, the speed was more than three times that of the outside environment.

And this was merely a second-class cultivation room in a Garrison Branch under the Xiao Clan's influence.

Within the Xiao Clan, above the second-class cultivation rooms, there were also first-class cultivation rooms.

Usually, when Xiao Miao was in the clan, he used a first-class cultivation room.

However, although it was second-class, it was already the best cultivation room that could be provided to Xiao Miao in Tian Xiao City.

After another session of absorbing spiritual energy and cultivating, he slowly opened his eyes.

A hint of purple flashed in his eyes, and he sighed helplessly, "My Xiao Clan's inherited cultivation method—the Purple Firmament Seven Stars Mixed Method—is an excellent cultivation method even among Heaven-tier ones, so it's naturally extraordinary.

Unfortunately, the further one progresses, the more difficult it becomes to cultivate.

Even today, the fifth star is still difficult to light up."

The Xiao Clan's cultivation method was called the Purple Firmament Seven Stars Mixed Method.

On the Sky Dome Continent, one only began cultivating methods from the Qi Sea Realm.

Upon initial cultivation and entry, seven dormant stars would appear within the body.

Each time a star was lit, the cultivator's skill quality and total amount would greatly increase, and they would also learn a martial art that came with the cultivation method.

These martial arts had no specific written records; once the cultivation method reached a certain stage, they were simply obtained.

Because they were inherent to the cultivation method, they were also perfectly suited to the cultivator.

In the Qi Sea Realm, through cultivation, one could gain the qualification to light the first star, and after lighting it, one could learn a Yuan-tier martial art.

In the Yuandan Realm, one gained the qualification to light the second star, and after lighting it, one could learn a Spirit-tier martial art.

...

In the Piming Realm, one could gain the qualification to light the seventh star, and after lighting it, one could learn a Heaven-tier martial art.

Since the cultivation method was systematic, the martial arts obtained by each person were the same.

Each time a star was lit, an additional connection would form between the stars.

With each additional star connection, the preceding stars would be strengthened, and the obtained martial arts would also be enhanced.

The seven martial arts complemented each other, including sword techniques, movement techniques, sound techniques, and so on.

When all seven stars were lit, they could truly form a cohesive whole.

At this time, all previous martial arts would be greatly enhanced.

Even the weakest of the first martial arts would skyrocket to the level of a Earth-tier martial art.

Not only that, but the seven martial arts could also be combined to form a single martial art, possessing terrifying power.

However, the power of this cultivation method lay in the fact that it could only unleash its true might by lighting the stars.

When not a single star was lit, it could only be considered an ordinary Earth-tier cultivation method.

Only as each star was lit could it unleash its true potential.

And now, what troubled Xiao Miao was not that the cultivation method wasn't powerful enough, but another aspect of it.

That was, each time his cultivation broke through a major realm, he would gain the qualification to light a star.

But the actual lighting still required the cultivator to do it personally.

The difficulty of lighting each star was progressively harder.

Thinking back, when Xiao Miao broke through to the Qi Sea Realm and entered the Purple Firmament Seven Stars Mixed Method.

He only took three days to light the first star.

This speed was unparalleled in the Xiao Clan since that Ancestor Realm patriarch.

But now, it had been half a year since he broke through to the Heaven Profound Realm, and the fifth star was still not fully lit.

In fact, his speed was already incredibly fast.

Currently, within the Xiao Clan, apart from Xiao Miao, the fastest cultivator took two years to truly light it.

But compared to his past achievements, such a speed still greatly troubled him.

Boom!

Rumble!

Suddenly, a huge thunderclap came from outside.

It immediately startled Xiao Miao, who was deep in thought.

Listening to this thunder, for some reason, he felt an ominous premonition.

Suddenly, Xiao Miao jolted awake, raising his head, covered in a cold sweat.

This was his Xiao Clan's cultivation room, and a second-class one at that.

The soundproofing, naturally, went without saying.

Even on normal days, when not activated and in a non-working state, the effect was still excellent.

Let alone thunder outside, even if lightning struck, the sound wouldn't reach inside.

What's more, the cultivation room was currently active.

Yet now, he actually heard thunder inside.

Suddenly, this time, a flash of lightning illuminated the cultivation room, and another thunderclap came.

Unlike before, it was accompanied by a voice.

"When thunder rolls through dark clouds, and lightning illuminates the earth, I come with the storm, bringing the wrath of the gods!"

"Xiao Miao, you have committed countless evils, wantonly slaughtered the innocent, and treated life as mere grass.

I, the Supreme Holy Mother of the Holy Mother Sect, have come to collect you on behalf of Heaven!"

Xiao Miao stood up, adopting a defensive posture, "Who's there? Daring to play tricks here.

I advise you to leave quickly; let's pretend today's events never happened."

He had a good temper, but that didn't mean he was an idiot.

Someone had come knocking, and in such a secluded place.

This matter wouldn't end so easily for either Xiao Miao or the other party.

His left foot quietly stepped on something on the ground, pressing it down.

This was the cultivation room's emergency device, designed to prevent any accidents or problems during cultivation in the room.

It allowed people outside to be aware, thus enabling rescue.

But when he pressed his foot down, there was no reaction at all.

Xiao Miao understood then, his heart sinking.

The other party was clearly prepared, and being prepared meant they were confident.

Making a move rashly now might be dangerous.

He feared that this place and his information had long been thoroughly investigated by the other party.

Perhaps, it was even done by people within his clan or some internal traitors.

Another flash of lightning illuminated the room, and a figure appeared at the cultivation room's entrance.

This person appeared and disappeared like a ghost, startling Xiao Miao.

Xiao Miao quickly shifted direction, adopting a defensive posture towards the entrance.

Then, Xiao Miao suddenly attacked, striking towards the cultivation room.

This was his Xiao Clan's cultivation room, and his Xiao Clan's people were everywhere outside.

They all knew who was cultivating inside.

As long as the cultivation room was attacked, those outside would notice.