Chapter 986: SS-Class Shang Qing Shenlei! Lei Ting Wu Guan

"No wonder it's an SS-class ability—my physique has been comprehensively enhanced!"

After testing his defense, Xu Jingming's eyes gleamed.

Even just a强化-type SS-class ability is this strong—what if it were SSS-class? How powerful would that be?

His system panel still had 2.812 million ability points.

The plus sign on his system panel meant he could instantly advance further, upgrading Tai Xu Cang Long to SSS-class!

"Last time I upgraded Dou Tian Shen Lei to SSS-class, it cost me 1.5 million ability points."

"This time, upgrading Tai Xu Cang Long to SSS-class should cost about the same."

Xu Jingming silently pondered in his heart.

Upgrading a强化-type ability to SSS-class should further strengthen his physique.

But doing so would delay his breakthrough to Eighth Rank Upper for a long time.

He still had one Sheng Yuan Pill in his possession—if he could use the system to reach Eighth Rank Upper, he could break directly into Ninth Rank!

"Ninth Rank and Eighth Rank are a dividing line—once an ability user breaks into Ninth Rank, their power undergoes a qualitative transformation."

"Once I break into Ninth Rank, I'll gain two abilities: indestructible matter and elementalization."

"Given that, I should first hoard ability points, then upgrade my ability after reaching Eighth Rank Upper."

Xu Jingming quickly made his decision.

With Dou Tian Shen Lei at SSS-class already, he wasn't as eager for a强化-type SSS-class ability anymore.

Compared to that, breaking into Ninth Rank was far more critical.

"Su Laoshi, it's your turn."

Xu Jingming smiled, stepped out of Thunderstorm State, and shut off Tai Xu Cang Long.

"Alright." Su Qingli gave a slight nod.

Seeing Xu Jingming's transformation, she too felt anticipation for her own S-class ability.

The essence of lightning was a blue lightning sphere the size of a basketball.

Su Qingli sat cross-legged on the ground, her Jade Clear Shenlei cautiously approaching.

Crackling—

The moment Jade Clear Shenlei touched the lightning sphere, it erupted in a violent thunderous shriek!

Immediately, the entire blue lightning sphere exploded violently!

Boom—!!

Blue lightning engulfed Su Qingli's slender frame.

Yet there was no sign of harm—instead, it entwined with her Jade Clear Shenlei.

The two merged, as if constantly purifying impurities, and Jade Clear Shenlei's color deepened continuously.

Meanwhile, Su Qingli's aura surged upward relentlessly!!

"S-class Jade Clear Shenlei—I wonder what her lightning ability will ultimately evolve into."

Xu Jingming watched Su Qingli's transformation with anticipation.

"The Noah Civilization is truly impressive—there are artifacts that can evolve abilities to SS-class. I wonder if any exist that can evolve to SSS-class."

The little girl Eva also felt anticipation, but her anticipation was entirely different from Xu Jingming's.

A few more minutes passed.

The lightning surrounding Su Qingli's body grew even deeper, shifting from its original jade-green to pure blue!

At the same time, Su Qingli's aura reached its peak.

Whoosh—

The storm of lightning receded, and Su Qingli slowly opened her eyes.

Her eyes, already as clear as spring water, became even purer.

Her crimson lips curved slightly upward, revealing a dazzling, radiant smile:

"Jingming, my ability has successfully evolved."

"It's the SSS-class lightning ability—Shang Qing Shenlei! This was a lightning type that appeared in the early Second Civilization Era."

"But that ability user died prematurely upon reaching Seventh Rank, never reaching the full potential of Shang Qing Shenlei."

Eva, who had already scanned the lightning, quickly confirmed.

"Shang Qing Shenlei, SS-class ability."

Crackling—

Pure blue lightning swirled around her fingertips; Su Qingli gazed in awe.

She had thought herself incredibly lucky to possess S-class lightning ability—Jade Clear Shenlei.

Yet she never imagined she'd obtain an SS-class lightning ability!

And all of this was thanks to Xu Jingming...

"Congratulations, Su Laoshi, your ability has evolved successfully."

Xu Jingming smiled and offered his congratulations, "It's not convenient now—we'll celebrate properly once we return to Blue Star."

"We should celebrate, but even with this ability evolution, I still can't beat you."

As she retracted Shang Qing Shenlei into her body, Su Qingli felt joy—but also a touch of helplessness.

Still, with this ability evolution, she wouldn't fall too far behind anymore.

"Not necessarily." Xu Jingming reached out his large hand and pulled her into his arms with a mischievous grin.

"What are you doing?"

Feeling the warmth of his large hand, Su Qingli felt her whole body go limp.

"Think." Xu Jingming grinned.

After her ability transformed into Shangqing Shenlei, Su Qingli's aura, already fairy-like, became even more ethereal.

It made him want to defile her fiercely.

"Hm?" Su Qingli's almond eyes widened, utterly unprepared for such a reply.

"Xiao Lian, dig a hole!"

Tie Xian Lian quickly dug a tunnel straight down to a hundred meters underground.

Xu Jingming jumped in with Su Qingli.

The enhancement-type SS-class ability Tai Xu Canglong granted him absolute calmness.

The violent, bloodthirsty side effects from absorbing dragon-class beast blood had vanished completely.

But another trait had not only persisted—it had grown even stronger.

This might be the nature of dragon-class beasts.

Only after more than two hours did Xu Jingming, leaving the underground space in ruins, set out again with Su Qingli...

Blue Star, Da Xia.

Moon Lake Community, downtown Metropolis City.

This community was one of Metropolis City's most upscale villa districts—and also the family villa zone of Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall.

In this villa district, even the lowest-ranked patrol guards were fourth-rank adepts!

At the most luxurious core of this villa district stood a mansion covering over a thousand square meters!

Every passerby gazed at the mansion with envy.

This was the residence of Xu Jingming, Metropolis City Inspector of Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall.

Without authority or power, no one could possibly qualify to live here.

Xu Jingming possessed both—and he was not just Da Xia's, but the entire Blue Star's top prodigy!

These passersby all hoped to chance upon him and receive some guidance.

"Did you hear? Vice Director Gu has decided to leave our martial arts hall."

"I heard. Once Director Gu leaves, Director Hu will have full control of Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall."

"Isn't that true? Who'd have thought Director Hu acted so fast—right after the Director and Inspector were gone, he struck immediately."

"That's called decisiveness! If he waited any longer, he'd never get this chance again."

"Hah, what good is decisiveness? When the Director returns, won't she still come for him?"

"Not necessarily. You don't know yet? The Li family's ninth-rank has already begun moving into the martial arts hall headquarters!"

"What the hell? Really?"

"Do you think I'm lying? Once the Li family moves in, it's done—publicly declaring Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall as their subordinate force. Even if Director Su returns, it'll be useless!"

"Tsk, we'd better pick a side soon."

"......"

Near the mansion, several sixth-rank adepts had gathered.

They were responsible for the mansion's security.

But in a place like this, the chance of an intruder was vanishingly small.

So between patrols, they'd gather to boast and chat.

The sudden changes in Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall over the past month had become their topic of discussion.