Chapter 125: Thunderclap City

Wu Dong's First Soul Ring and Fifth Soul Ring lit up; his First Soul Technique is an Amplification Soul Technique, and it perfectly matches the amplification effect on the Fifth Soul Ring.

Because the Soul Beast hunted by his First Soul Ring and the Soul Beast hunted by his Fifth Soul Ring are the same martial soul.

The attributes of the two Soul Rings perfectly align, making his Fifth Soul Technique no weaker than an ordinary Ten Thousand Year Soul Technique.

"Roar"

A roar erupted from the spear; amid the surging Lightning Light like a waterfall, the dimly glowing horned scale spear transformed into a massive jade dragon, charging toward Tie Li.

Tie Li's Fourth Soul Ring lit up; under the amplification of his First and Third Soul Techniques, the Fourth Soul Technique became the strongest attack he could unleash with his Purple Thunder Hammer martial soul.

The Chaos Cloak Hammer Method requires stacked hammers, and a soul bone's soul skill cannot be easily used; the Thunder Rain under the two major Amplification Soul Techniques is the only soul skill that can hard‑resist.

A gigantic thunder hammer, like the true form of a vessel soul, enveloped in deep, near‑black Lightning Light, clashed with the jade dragon, becoming the main theme of the moment.

Conversely, the two Soul Masters appeared insignificant amid this momentum.

"Boom—"

A massive impact roar rose, sending ripples of aftershocks, and two figures were flung backward by the waves.

Wu Dong stepped back several times, steadied his stance, and his right arm, which had been gripping his martial soul, hung limp at his side.

Tie Li fared worse; after rolling on the ground several times, he finally steadied himself. Though his arms could still move, they were no better than Wu Dong's, drenched in fresh blood, unable even to lift them.

His clothing was severely torn, the exposed skin was blackened from burns, and a faint streak of blood clung to his mouth corner.

Wu Dong didn't feel he had won; with his Five Ring Soul King strength, facing a Four Ring Soul Sect resulted in a mutually devastating outcome.

He gave Tie Li a deep glance and left without looking back.

Tie Li's eyes flickered; had he not obtained the Thunder Stone Seal, the 30% Thunder Attribute amplification that let him surpass Wu Dong in attribute, this clash would have been far more brutal for him.

The Thunder Stone Seal, however, is not merely an attribute amplification…

After a while of easing, Tie Li regained a bit of strength; in his current state he couldn't continue cultivation, so he decided to descend the mountain for treatment.

He had barely walked a short distance when he saw Zhao Tianhe hurrying up the mountain, anxiety written all over his face.

General Qi Yu followed Zhao Tianhe; someone had to escort him for Zhao Tianhe to ascend the mountain.

"Da Li, how are you?" Zhao Tianhe stepped forward, asking with concern.

"Huh, the injuries reached my bones and organs."

"I'll take you down the mountain first."

Zhao Tianhe didn't dare be careless; he carefully hoisted Tie Li on his back and hurried down the mountain.

General Qi Yu's Soul Elder army included a Level 31 healing Soul Master, but the healing was average, only able to mend superficial wounds and ease the pain from bone and organ injuries.

After half an hour of treatment, Tie Li could at least move normally.

To avoid lingering hidden injuries, Zhao Tianhe immediately took Tie Li to seek a higher‑level healing Soul Master.

But when Wu Dong returned to the Heavy Thunder Sect dragging his grievously wounded body, the sight terrified Elder Liu.

"What happened? You lost to a Soul Sect?"

Elder Liu wasn't questioning Wu Dong's strength; being a core disciple meant he had passed multiple selections and excelled in every aspect.

At the same time, Elder Liu promptly informed the disciples below, ordering them to find a healing Soul Master within the sect; such severe injuries required timely treatment to prevent hidden wounds.

"He... is hard to deal with," Wu Dong didn't conceal anything, recounting the events in full detail.

He emphasized Tie Li's Purple Thunder Hammer martial soul; although it is the same type as Zhou Yi's, its form and Thunder and Lightning Attribute differ greatly.

The records of the Heavy Thunder Sect naturally contain many entries about the Purple Thunder Hammer martial soul.

"Perhaps a mutation occurred, evolving toward a stronger form, but something feels off, especially since your bodies retain his soul power, it feels familiar," Elder Liu's eyes flickered with thought.

……

Thunderclap City, a major metropolis in this region, saw Zhao Tianhe bring Tie Li to the Cheng Zhu Fu for recuperation; with a royal Token, any imperial official force would offer assistance.

Just like the Sea Soul Masters in coastal areas, the Soul Master sects or families here favor martial souls with Thunder Attribute.

The city lord of Thunderclap City is Lei Yan, forty‑eight years old, a 58-level Soul King.

Through his connections, they found a 53-level healing Soul Master; under the glow of healing light, the injured bones and organs slowly recovered.

"Thanks, Lord Lei," Zhao Tianhe expressed gratitude.

"No need for thanks, it's a trivial effort," Lei Yan laughed.

The treatment was complete, but further self‑rest was still required.

Zhao Tianhe and Lei Yan chatted leisurely in the Cheng Zhu Fu main hall, leaving Tie Li alone to rest in his room.

A life‑or‑death battle left him gravely wounded, yet reaching the 43-level soul power bottleneck, he actually broke through during the fight.

He now needed a period of convalescence.

Fortunately, Tie Li's robust physique allowed his injuries to heal quickly; in seven days he was essentially recovered, yet he didn't rush to leave, continuing to recuperate and check for hidden wounds, a matter that tolerated no carelessness.

Today, Tie Li, as usual, meditated and cultivated in his room; a shadow outside moved stealthily, immediately catching Tie Li's attention.

"A Tian Dou Royal Academy student? I don't believe they're as formidable as Brother Qi says."

The newcomer was a boy of about twelve, dressed in lavish, ornate clothing; he was Lord Lei's son, Lei Xiao Kai, who had just broken through to Level 20 Soul Power a few days earlier and obtained the Second Soul Ring in the Soul‑Hunting Forest.

He inherited Lord Lei's martial soul, the Thunder Fire Twin‑Headed Leopard, with innate soul power at Level 7.

He is currently studying at the intermediate Soul Master Academy in Thunderclap City; once older, he will be sent to the Tian Dou Royal Academy.

This is also one reason Lei Yan was so courteous to Zhao Tianhe, allowing a Tian Dou‑ranked teacher to owe a favor, so his son would receive his care when he later attends the Tian Dou Royal Academy.

He sneaked toward Tie Li, but Tie Li suddenly opened his eyes; the soul power in his right palm turned into thin electric arcs that instantly wrapped around him, pulling him to the front, leaving him unable to resist at all.

"Ah, how did you find me? Wait, Brother Qi made me do it, it's not my fault, don't tell my dad!"

"Who is Brother Qi?"

"Brother Qi is the steward of the WuHunZhuDian in Thunderclap City; he said you're a member of the Tian Dou Royal Academy, even stronger than him, and asked me to test your strength," Lei Xiao Kai said without concealment, revealing everything he knew.

(End of Chapter)