Chapter 233

After confirming he had permanent access to the Thunder Secret Realm.

Xu Jingming then relaxed, preparing to head to the Thunder Tower for his final cultivation.

Just as he assumed Vice Principal Ling Shuang would use her spatial ability to transport him directly, she instead led him down the second floor.

Going downstairs, Xu Jingming finally understood why.

Well, well.

On the first-floor living room, Director Wang of Thunder Martial Arts, Instructor Wu, and Senior Brother Jiang Luo were all present.

"Vice Principal Ling."

Seeing Ling Shuang descend, they immediately rose and bowed respectfully.

After greeting her, Director Wang turned with a smile toward Xu Jingming:

"Student Xu, Li Canghai was taken away yesterday by the Public Security Bureau's Senior Investigative Division to the most secure prison.

I guarantee no member of the Li family will bother you again."

Though the Li family is the most powerful psychic clan in the Thunder Secret Realm, they are not solely composed of Li Canghai's branch.

Now that Li Canghai has been arrested and Li Shanglin killed, other branches within the Li family have risen to vie for power.

External clans are also seizing Li family assets; under internal strife and external pressure, they have no capacity to trouble Xu Jingming.

Moreover, after what happened two days ago, no Li family member would dare provoke him.

"Thank you, Director Wang, and thank you for upgrading my access pass to permanent status," Xu Jingming smiled.

"It's nothing. I'm merely offering a bit of support to our Great Summer prodigy's growth.

If, after graduation, you consider joining our Thunder Martial Arts first, that would be ideal."

Wang Gu spoke humbly, but his face beamed with delight.

Hadn't he waited here all this time just to hear that thanks?

"Definitely," Xu Jingming nodded with a smile.

"By the way, I heard Director Jiang say your Thunder affinity proficiency is about to break through to the Liquid Condensation realm.

So I've applied for you to receive 24-hour access to the highest level of the Thunder Tower.

When you arrive, just go straight to the top floor."

Wang Gu smiled.

"The top floor of the Thunder Tower?" Xu Jingming's eyes lit up. "Thank you, Director Wang!"

"Let's go. I'll take you there."

At that moment, Ling Shuang extended her slender hand, grasping Xu Jingming's shoulder, and a spatial gate appeared before them.

"Senior Brother Jiang, once I've mastered the natural thunder, I'll return directly to school. See you next time."

Winter break was ending; even if he failed to achieve Liquid Condensation in these 24 hours, Xu Jingming had to return to school.

After all, Vice Principal Ling Shuang had waited for him this long.

So he seized this final moment to bid farewell to Senior Brother Jiang Luo.

"See you next time."

Jiang Luo waved his hand, and Xu Jingming stepped into the spatial gate with Ling Shuang, vanishing from sight.

"This is spatial ability—truly convenient," Jiang Luo muttered inwardly.

He too longed to experience spatial teleportation, but he had no such opportunity...

"Director Jiang, let's head back," Wang Gu walked amicably beside Jiang Luo.

"We should. There's still a mountain of work waiting at the martial arts school."

"By the way, Director Jiang, isn't your junior going to compete in the National University League?"

"Yes. The slot was pre-reserved by Vice Principal Ling."

"No wonder you asked me to keep Xu Jingming's combat power secret.

With him participating, this year's university league will surely be exciting."

"..."

The group from Thunder Martial Arts laughed and departed the villa.

Based on Xu Jingming's combat performance over the past two days, barring unforeseen circumstances,

this year's university league would likely see him as the brightest new star.

Meanwhile, Xu Jingming's consciousness flickered, and when he regained awareness, he was inside the Thunder Tower.

"How did you pinpoint this exact location, Vice Principal?" Xu Jingming asked curiously.

"My spiritual force is strong enough to cover the entire Thunder Secret Realm.

Any location within my spiritual range can be teleported to at will.

If the distance is too great, you need a spatial coordinate—like the token I gave you.

It carries my spiritual force; when you crush it, the force returns automatically, and I know your spatial coordinates."

Ling Shuang explained.

Of course, teleportation without a coordinate is still possible, but the destination won't be precise.

"I see," Xu Jingming understood at once.

As one's rank increases, spiritual force grows stronger.

The direct effect of powerful spiritual force is heightened perception.

For instance, though he was only Third-Rank Upper,

he could still sense everything within a five-meter radius by closing his eyes and relying on spiritual force.

With the immense spiritual force of an Eighth-Rank Middle psychic,

Ling Shuang likely formed a full 3D map of the Thunder Secret Realm the instant she teleported.

"Vice Principal Ling, Mr. Xu, please follow me," a servant approached respectfully.

Wang Gu had clearly given instructions; under the servant's guidance, the two reached the 110th and highest floor of the Thunder Tower.

The 110th floor pierced the clouds.

Through the glass windows, they could directly see the clouds above, shimmering with lightning.

And the entire 110th floor contained only one room.

At this moment, the room's door stood wide open, as if waiting for Xu Jingming's entry.

"Vice Principal, I'll go in first."

"Go ahead."

Ling Shuang nodded slightly. Xu Jingming took a deep breath and stepped into the room.

The room was the same size as the 100th floor. As soon as he entered, the door slammed shut behind him with a whoosh.

The room was about the same size as the 100th floor; as soon as he stepped inside, the door behind him slammed shut with a whoosh.

Immediately, violent, dense blue lightning erupted from a shower-like device on the ceiling.

"This lightning is closer to its origin than the 100th floor's!"

Xu Jingming's eyes brightened. He sat cross-legged on the floor and began observing and meditating.

He summoned the SS-Rank Divine Thunder, which wrapped around his body like a shimmering golden veil, fluid and alive.

Soon, the room was filled only with the deafening roar of lightning.

After an unknown duration, the golden lightning swirling around Xu Jingming began attempting to compress into a liquid state.

When compressed to its limit, it exploded with a bang, reverting to energy form.

He repeated this attempt over a hundred times.

Then—BOOM! the golden lightning around Xu Jingming suddenly compressed into a flowing, molten-like stream of golden lightning!

With a thunderous boom, the golden lightning surrounding Xu Jingming suddenly compressed into a flowing mass like molten lava.

This liquid lightning radiated terrifying energy, unstable like a high-voltage source, sparks leaping constantly.

Only then did Xu Jingming exhale slowly, a faint smile tugging at his lips:

"I've finally mastered Liquid Condensation proficiency..."

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