Chapter 408: SSS-Rank Combat Technique? Victory!

High-rank ability users naturally exude a pressure over low-rank ability users.

That is caused by the difference in their level of life.

And when that enormous illusory figure appeared above Xu Jingming's head, every spectator present felt as insignificant as ants!

As if that statue of Lei Ting were the god who controlled everything!

"This pressure— even an SS-rank combat technique couldn't possibly reach it. Could it be... an SSS-rank combat technique?!

And it's a lightning-element SSS-rank combat technique never seen before!"

The many instructors of the Lei Ting Wu Guan all looked with stunned expressions toward the slender, graceful figure seated at the very front of the spectator stands:

"My lord Hall Master, you've actually created an entirely new SSS-rank combat technique?"

The combat technique Xu Jingming wielded was naturally assumed to be Su Qingli's creation.

And SSS-rank combat techniques are as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns across the entire Blue Planet.

Most of the existing SSS-rank combat technique manuals were unearthed from ancient civilization ruins.

Only peak ninth-rank powerhouses have ever created brand-new SSS-rank combat techniques.

And Hall Master Su Qingli is only a lower ninth-rank— to possess such talent, how could anyone not be shocked?

"Hall Master Su truly lives up to her reputation as a heaven-gifted genius of our Lei Ting Wu Guan. Her talent is astonishing, as expected."

Vice Hall Master Hu Jinyu, beyond his inner astonishment, could not help but offer his congratulations aloud.

Although he did not get along with this young Hall Master, they had not torn off all pretense, so the surface courtesies still had to be properly maintained.

Besides, creating an entirely new SSS-rank combat technique was indeed a remarkable achievement.

Once this news got out, the entire Great Xia would likely be shaken by it.

Facing the gazes— some shocked, some reverent— Su Qingli merely shook her head and denied it:

"This combat technique was not created by me. It should be an opportunity Xu Jingming obtained on his own."

"Obtained on his own? I remember now! Didn't Xu Jingming go to Civilization Ruin No. 9 some time ago? It must have been then!"

"Right, I remember too. Seems he got a Legendary-grade evaluation and a First-Sequence inheritance."

"I see. Then will his combat technique be added to the library later?"

The moment this was mentioned, quite a few martial hall instructors' eyes lit up, their expressions carrying a hint of anticipation.

You have to understand,

among all the ability users of Lei Ting Wu Guan, lightning-element ability users make up roughly one-tenth of the total membership!

That is absolutely a terrifying proportion.

And although the Lei Ting Wu Guan's library does contain some lightning-element SSS-rank combat techniques,

their numbers are extremely scarce, and their ratings are only SSS-minus.

Truly powerful lightning-element SSS-rank combat techniques would never be shared with the library.

But Xu Jingming's combat technique is different— just from its might alone, one can be certain this is absolutely a top-tier SSS-rank combat technique!

Moreover, it isn't any single master's exclusive inheritance, so there aren't so many taboos.

If it could be shared with the library, those lightning-element instructors would also have a chance to learn it and boost their combat power along with it.

Vice Hall Master Hu Jinyu keenly sensed the instructors' anticipation and said with a smile:

"Hall Master Su, since this is not a combat technique you created,

you could speak with Xu Jingming afterward and have him share this combat technique.

Our martial hall can offer him an SSS-rank cultivation resource as compensation."

At these words, the many lightning-element instructors all looked expectantly at Su Qingli.

But unexpectedly, Su Qingli merely replied coolly:

"This is Xu Jingming's own opportunity. I have no right to handle it. Vice Hall Master Hu, you should give up on that idea."

Her voice was clear and pleasant, yet the surrounding lightning-element instructors could not help but feel a touch of disappointment.

"I see. Then very well." Hu Jinyu's gaze flickered slightly, and he said no more.

Hearing Ling Shuang, watching from the side, could not help but snort coldly inwardly.

Trading one SSS-rank combat technique for a single SSS-rank cultivation resource— they really dare to dream!

You have to understand, at the same rating, a combat technique is far more precious than a cultivation resource!

After all, a combat technique can be used many times, while a cultivation resource is gone after a single use.

The suggestion Vice Hall Master Hu Jinyu put forward showed not the slightest bit of sincerity.

Of course, she also understood that Hu Jinyu didn't truly want to obtain this combat technique.

He was merely taking a stand for those lightning-element instructors, using this gesture to harvest their goodwill.

Whether they could actually trade for the combat technique was not important.

After all, Vice Hall Master Hu Jinyu is a fire-element ability user and has no great interest in lightning-element combat techniques.

Xu Jingming on the arena naturally had no idea about the exchange between Su Qingli and the Vice Hall Master.

At this moment, he only felt power surging through his entire body. The activity of the SS-rank Dou Tian Shen Lei was several times stronger than before!

"Let's end this quickly— Lei Mao! Lei Yu!"

The tip of the Yao Lei Zhang erupted with brilliant golden light.

Under Cao Ren's stunned gaze, seven thunder long spears radiating terrifying energy fluctuations materialized around Xu Jingming.

At the same time, around Cao Ren, several thunder prisons slowly emerged, closing in to envelop him.

"How can the casting speed be this fast?"

Cao Ren's expression changed drastically. He took flight to escape, but thunder prisons surrounded him on all sides.

Even with his full ability, he could not break free, and was ultimately locked within one of the thunder prisons.

"No good, I have to break through the blockade right now!"

As a wind-element ability user, Cao Ren's greatest advantage was his agility; once he lost that advantage, he could only be cut down at will!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!......

However, just as he was bracing himself to charge through under the Gale Barrier, those seven Lei Mao had already arrived with a terrifying roar!

Cao Ren could only abandon fleeing and switch to defense:

"Wind Spirit Barrier!"

Wind Spirit Barrier, an S-rank wind-element combat skill, could provide the caster with an extremely solid elemental defense!

Ordinary elemental attacks simply couldn't break through it!

The moment the words fell, a hum rang out, and a barrier several times thicker than the Gale Barrier wrapped around his entire body!

Boom! Boom! Boom!......

The seven Lei Mao, having broken the sound barrier, struck the exact same spot on the Wind Spirit Barrier with pinpoint precision, producing a tremendous noise!

In just an instant, the entire Wind Spirit Barrier shattered like broken glass with a thunderous crash!

Crackle-crackle—

The remaining violent golden lightning instantly splashed outward, blasting into the unprotected Cao Ren, making his body go numb and ache.

"Even just the residual lightning aftershocks are this terrifying?" Cao Ren's face showed a look of horror.

One had to remember, what he was wearing was an S-rank combat suit!

Made from the hide of a seventh-tier fierce beast, with other powerful materials added in.

It had extremely strong resistance to high temperatures, extreme cold, and lightning, and the material was extremely tough.

But against this lightning, it seemed to have no weakening effect at all.

Rumble rumble~~~

At this moment, a muffled peal of thunder rumbled faintly in the sky, as if terrifying lightning was brewing.

Seeing this, Cao Ren couldn't help but twitch his eyelids, hurriedly raising both hands and shouting loudly:

"I won't fight anymore, I surrender!"