Chapter 1176: Ten Thousand Thunder Pool! Imperial Imperial Clan!

After leaving his residence, Xu Jingming spent over half an hour arriving at the square before the Beast Trial Zone.

Like him, many talents gathered on the square preparing for actual combat in the trial zone.

Compared to his quiet arrival yesterday, he clearly felt more eyes watching him now.

"Is that the newly promoted Level 1 talent, Xu Jingming? I heard he comes from a native planet."

"Shh, keep your voice down—he's now a disciple of Lord Lu Wen."

"How enviable—to be taken as a disciple by an Immortal of Eternal Life..."

"......"

Whispered conversations constantly reached his ears.

Xu Jingming's expression remained calm; he paid no mind and walked straight into the trial zone.

In the Beast Trial Zone, 10,000 credit points grant 24 hours of access.

But for Level 1 talents like Xu Jingming, no fee is charged.

"If you encounter danger in the trial zone, shout 'Exit' and you'll be protected."

That means, here, there is no mortal danger—you can kill freely..."

Swish—

Xu Jingming's face was resolute as his Thunder Dragon Wings unfolded behind him.

Black lightning coiled around his entire body as he advanced deep into the Beast Trial Zone.

If he could defeat the beasts, he killed them; if not, he fled.

In this way, five days passed in the blink of an eye.

【Name】: Xu Jingming

【Rank】: Starlight Stage Four

【Ability】: Devouring Sun Divine Thunder (T7+), Ancient Primordial Azure Dragon (T9)

【Physique】: 160 million blood qi (+)

【Spirit】: 170 million Hz (+)

【Skills】: Spear Technique (Perfected), Fist Technique (Perfected)...

【Body Refinement】: Threefold Divine Thunder Indestructible Body (T9, Thirteenth Layer)

【Spirit Cultivation】: Star Observation Method (T9, Tenth Layer)

【Domain】: Thunder Domain (Eleventh Layer), Destruction Domain (Fifth Layer)

【Manifestation】: Thunder Abyss Devouring Sun Form (Beginner)

【Source Points】: 1783

During this time, he accumulated a total of 11,000 source points.

Of these, 5,000 source points were used to raise his rank, directly breaking from Starlight Stage Two to Starlight Stage Four.

Both his blood qi and spiritual force surpassed the hundred-million threshold!

Another 4,000 source points were used to elevate his Thunder Domain, raising it from Eighth Layer to Eleventh Layer!

"Indeed, killing beasts still boosts strength fastest."

"Between now and then, my power has increased countless times over."

"If I'd stayed on Blue Star, killing every ferocious beast there wouldn't have granted me such growth."

Xu Jingming was extremely satisfied.

The only regret was that the corpses of beasts inside the trial zone couldn't be taken out—he couldn't earn credit points from them.

"It's almost time to return to Blue Star as agreed with my senior brother."

"First, I'll go to the Ten Thousand Thunder Pool—after refining my physique, I'll contact my senior brother."

Xu Jingming flew toward the south of the Sacred Land.

The T7-level body refinement technique, "Purple Celestial Thunder Tattoo Body," is a pure thunder-based body refinement method.

Before practicing this technique, he needed to purge all demonic beast blood from his body, or it would hinder his progress.

The "Ten Thousand Thunder Pool" located south of the Sacred Land was filled with violent thunder.

Perfect for refining his physique and purging impure blood.

Though named "Ten Thousand Thunder Pool," when Xu Jingming arrived nearby, he was still slightly stunned.

Several kilometers away, a thunder vortex over a kilometer in diameter churned, continuously spewing forth blazing blue violent thunder.

Radiating from this "Thunder Eye," thousands of kilometers around were an unbroken expanse of blue lightning.

This was no pool—it was clearly a vast Lei Hai!

"Welcome, Student Xu, to the Ten Thousand Thunder Pool."

As a Level 1 talent, you have three free uses per month."

But Lord Lu Wen has granted you an additional privilege—you may use the Ten Thousand Thunder Pool permanently for free."

Outside the Ten Thousand Thunder Pool stood a management hall, where registration was required before entry.

The receptionist at the front desk handed Xu Jingming a metal token and spoke respectfully:

"Your privilege has been permanently activated—you no longer need to register; simply show this token to enter the Ten Thousand Thunder Pool directly."

The thunder at the very center of the Ten Thousand Thunder Pool is extremely dangerous—even Starlight Peak cultivators cannot withstand it."

When you enter, pay attention to your own limits and act according to your capacity."

"Understood."

Taking the token, Xu Jingming turned and left.

"Your Highness, this visit to the Ten Thousand Thunder Pool should allow you to solidify your Manifestation."

"A T8-level Manifestation, and it's even the aggressive Lightning domain! The power after Manifestation must be immense!"

"Of course! Your Highness is a Level 2 genius, mastering both Lightning and Gale domains, and you're nearly complete with your Manifestation in just eighty years—truly a prodigy of heaven!"

"......"

Xu Jingming had not yet left the hall.

Suddenly, amid a burst of commotion, a group of four people walked in through the entrance.

The four consisted of two men and two women, three of whom were flattering the blond youth at their head.

The youth wore an ornate battle armor, with a brilliant badge pinned to his chest.

The badge bore a golden sun—the emblem of the Noah Empire's imperial family.

"Imperial family?"

Xu Jingming recalled Ye Lan's warning, but paid it no mind and walked straight out.

Yet the blond youth noticed him, his eyes flickering with unusual interest:

"Was that the one who just passed by—the Xu Jingming taken as a disciple by Lord Luwen?"

"That's him, right."

The short-haired youth beside him replied, "Your Highness is considering recruiting him?"

"I've thought of it, but I've heard recently many factions within the Sacred Grounds are trying to recruit him."

"They haven't even met him face-to-face—his personal AI turned them all down."

The blond youth narrowed his eyes.

His name was Noah Cohen, heir to the Noah Empire.

In the entire Noah Empire, there were countless heirs like him.

He stood out among them thanks to his decent talent and entered the Sacred Grounds to cultivate.

But that wasn't enough—he had to build his own faction.

Xu Jingming was a good candidate.

"Those are mere ordinary factions. If Your Highness personally approaches him, Xu Jingming won't dare refuse."

A short-haired beauty beside him said with a bright smile:

"Xu Jingming hasn't yet manifested his Form. If Your Highness could offer some favor in this area, he'd be eternally grateful."

"That's a good suggestion. If he relies on himself alone,"

Cohen laughed, "he won't manifest his Form for over a hundred years."

Cohen burst into laughter.

His attendants quickly chimed in: "Of course! In my view, Xu Jingming's talent isn't that strong!"

"He's just a backwater planet's native—give him two hundred years and he still might not manifest his Form!"

"Not like Your Highness, a true prodigy of heaven!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the other two joined in agreement.

Heir Cohen knew full well these were flattery, yet he still relished them.

After all, who doesn't enjoy hearing praise?

"Prepare the resources. Once I successfully manifest my Form, I'll recruit Xu Jingming."

In high spirits, Cohen immediately waved his hand.

"Yes!"

One of the youths bowed respectfully and withdrew.

After completing his formalities, Cohen entered the Ten Thousand Thunder Pool, accompanied by the two women.