Chapter 29

Suppressing the desire in his heart to break through again, he gathered his breath, restrained his qi, reaching the four-star peak of Great Fighter Master.

Qian Lao lightly stroked his beard, growing ever more satisfied with Xiao Li.

Alright, let's go out for training with the two of us, just to Heijiao Yu, to see some blood.

After reading the dean's cultivation insights, Qian Lao felt that teaching his disciples had become terrifyingly strong; now he only lacked a talented disciple with lightning affinity.

Xiao Li rose to give his thanks, 'Trouble, you two elders.'

Stepping out of space, outside there was no trace of Hu Qian and the others; Xiao Li gazed toward the inner courtyard, feeling a bit regretful.

What a pity about the Heavenly Flame Qi Training Tower; I'll come back in a year.

Looking at the thousand and two elders who brought himself, breaking through the void to move, Xiao Li gave a helpless wry smile; well, having these two big shots flying with him would likely be much stronger than staying in the inner courtyard, though he didn't know why they were so good to him.

Bai Lao was responsible for finding a place to settle, while Qian Lao discussed cultivation matters with Xiao Li.

Qian Lao took out two books, 'Here, Xiao Li, for you.'

Curiously taking the books, the few words written on them made Xiao Li's hands tremble.

'Low-tier Earth-rank cultivation method, Lightning Fusion Body.'

'Record of Seeking Lightning.'

'Senior, this...'

Seeing Xiao Li's excited appearance, Qian Lao pretended to be profound by lifting his head, 'Just some trifles, take them.'

As expected of a peak Fighting Sect big shot, a casual move is an Earth-rank technique.

Lightning Fusion Body can accommodate all lightning under heaven, tempering the body...

All lightning under heaven?

Xiao Li abruptly raised his head, 'Senior, what does it mean by the lightning usable by humans mentioned in this book?'

'Here, look at that Record of Seeking Lightning and you'll know,' Qian Lao said with a smile.

Xiao Li hurriedly flipped it open, and indeed it contained records of various kinds of lightning.

'Between heaven and earth there are strange fires; why not strange lightning?'

Xiao Li's mind and spirit shuddered, and in a vague sense he felt a path emerging.

'The world is vast; who knows how many extraordinary lightning there are, such as the Nine Profound Gold Lightning in the Dan Lightning—if one could find it internally, it would surely rival possessors of strange fire, invincible among peers.'

Afterward came lengthy passages of travelogue; unfortunately, the person who wrote this record never found strange lightning, and in the end merely sighed, lacking affinity.

'Senior, can Dan Lightning also be refined by a person for his own use?' Xiao Li asked eagerly.

'Of course, ordinary Dan Lightning is a calamity sent down by heaven and earth, cannot be absorbed, but if you can find the source of these Dan Lightning in heaven and earth, you can naturally absorb its essence.' Qian Lao explained.

'Moreover, the strange lightning between heaven and earth is not only the Nine Profound Gold Lightning; there are many more that humanity has yet to discover.' Bai Lao interjected from the other side, his words filled with sighs at the vastness of heaven and earth.

A hint of longing appeared in Xiao Li's eyes; if this strange lightning truly rivals strange fire, then obtaining one would be like ascending to heaven in a single step!

After obtaining the Fallen Heart Flame, Xiao Yan rose from Fighter Spirit to peak Fighter King; the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire let him leap from four-star Fighting Sect to nine-star, even allowing him to fight above his level—it's practically a cheat.

Moreover, the existence of strange lightning is definitely true; recalling the original mention of the Nine Profound Gold Lightning Dragon, although even low-level Fighting Saints probably cannot absorb it, it still proves the truth of the strange lightning claim.

Temporarily suppressing his yearning for strange lightning, Xiao Li understood that with his current strength as a Great Fighter Master, even if he encountered strange lightning he couldn't absorb it—not everyone has Xiao Yan's fortuitous opportunity.

Gazing at the distant expanse of gloomy dark clouds, Bai Lao ceased shifting through space, 'Xiao Li, the training site has arrived.'

Xiao Li curiously looked outward, wondering where these two big shots would take him.

Looking at the desolate mountain forest outside, Xiao Li's mouth twitched; having just returned from the Magic Beast Mountain Range, he wouldn't have to become a wild man for another year, would he?

The thousand and two elders landed on a cliff, and with a raised hand blasted out a cave, 'You first peacefully cultivate with us for a month, learning new combat techniques and cultivation methods.'

Upon saying that, Xiao Li finally felt a bit relieved; at least there were two big shots giving him one-on-two guidance.

'Alright, take out the Nine Steps to Heaven you obtained from the Scripture Pavilion; I'll teach you,' Qian Lao said.

Xiao Li blinked, 'Senior, how do you know I got the Nine Steps to Heaven?'

Now it was Qian Lao's turn to be stunned, 'Um, this, uh...'

'As expected of a senior, your strength is indeed formidable.' Xiao Li put on a serious face, still thinking the other party had seen his movements in the Scripture Pavilion—no wonder he's a big shot capable of breaking the void.

Hearing Xiao Li's own conjecture, Qian Lao awkwardly nodded, 'That's right, I still have this bit of strength; take it out, let me see.'

Xiao Li did as told, producing the Nine Steps to Heaven; he only now realized this combat technique was not a movement skill but a secret art of bursting forth.

There are nine steps; below Fighter Emperor, a single step can raise one's rank by more than two stars; for Fighter Sect, one step raises one star; at the peak of Fighter Sect, using this move with all nine steps unleashed allows one to briefly reach the realm of Fighter Venerable.

Seeing this combat technique, Qian Lao's eyes held a hint of regret, 'This technique is indeed heaven-defying; a one-star Fighter Sect user can fight a peak Fighter Sect user—too bad, too bad...'

'Too bad the physical requirements are too high; we can't even manage the ninth step.' Bai Lao followed Qian Lao's words, his language full of regret.

Xiao Li could tell these two had obviously trained in this technique, which demands certain physical qualities...

Xiao Li looked at his left hand's Lightning Fusion Body, which can borrow lightning to temper the body, forging it into a hard lightning body...

These two books seemed to complement each other; a flash of inspiration struck Xiao Li's mind, feeling he had grasped something.

Qian Lao took a deep breath, as if casting off his regret, then lifted his head: 'It so happens that Lightning Fusion Body and the Nine Steps to Heaven complement each other; I estimate that after Lightning Fusion Body is cultivated to perfection, becoming the Great Sun Lightning Body, it can bear the burden of the Nine Steps to Heaven.'

Lightning Fusion Body divides into three realms: the minor achievement Xuan Lightning Body, the major achievement Huang Lightning Body, and upon completion the Great Sun Lightning Body.

Having said that, Qian Lao walked out of the cave, his right hand pointing far at the sky; his fighting qi gathered the clouds in the sky, dense lightning accumulating in the clouds, poised to erupt.

Watching the gloomy sky instantly turn into a scroll of rolling dark clouds, Xiao Li's eyes trembled—this is what a Fighter Sect powerhouse is like? Casually altering celestial phenomena, gathering the lightning and clouds within a hundred miles, truly terrifying.

Qian Lao grabbed Xiao Li's collar, 'You remembered the Lightning Fusion Body on the way, right?'

Qian Lao's smiling words made Xiao Li shiver, 'Um, I've memorized them all.'

Qian Lao's smile grew brighter; he raised his right hand and directly threw Xiao Li up into the sky.

'Then go practice; I'll help you control the intensity.'

'No, I—ahhhhh!'

Xiao Li shot straight into the sky; in an instant he flew several hundred meters, gazing at the lightning and dark clouds within reach beside him.

Xiao Li painfully closed his eyes, 'This time I'm done for.'

(End of Chapter)