Chapter 242: Thunder Python

Ha ha, why not agree?

The village chief glanced at Lu Jing, smiled and said, "You helped our village get through this disaster; never mind this abnormal thunder, even if you wanted the old man's life, I wouldn't hesitate at all. Moreover, abnormal thunder is an ownerless thing born from heaven and earth, so it naturally belongs to those with ability."

Besides, lately the villagers have been yearning more for the world outside; I don't want to hold on any longer, so I'll just let nature take its course…

Lu Jing's expression flickered slightly.

I originally thought it would take some words, but the chief surprisingly agreed so easily.

"I wonder what Lu Xiaoyou intends to do with this abnormal thunder?"

The village chief asked Lu Jing.

Lu Jing's eyes flashed, and he said, "Naturally I want to try to absorb the abnormal thunder into my body."

"That's extremely dangerous, and anyone who isn't a thunder‑type Talent Endowed can't even get close!"

The chief shook his head repeatedly, "You may not understand this abnormal thunder well. As far as I know, when I was young, a thunder‑type Talent Endowed of the Seventh Realm from outside entered this cave, but ultimately couldn't get out."

So surviving nine out of ten deaths is no exaggeration; you really should consider this carefully!

"Don't worry, my physique is rather special, and I'm only trying; if it truly fails, I'll withdraw."

Lu Jing said with a smile.

The chief sighed helplessly, "Alright, I'll support you from outside; if you can't hold on, shout out. Though I'm not as strong as you, my resistance to thunder is still high."

"Alright, then I'll be counting on you later, chief."

Lu Jing's expression grew serious.

Seeing Lu Jing's face turn solemn, the chief breathed a sigh of relief.

He certainly didn't want to see such a remarkably talented youth die here.

The surrounding energy grew increasingly violent, and earth‑shattering thunder roared continuously.

After an unknown amount of time, the leading chief ahead suddenly halted and said, "Lu Xiaoyou, we've arrived."

Lu Jing, hearing this, looked ahead.

"Sss—"

Gazing at the scene before him, Lu Jing's eyes were filled with awe.

Through the narrow path, what appeared in his view was a massive "lake" spanning several thousand meters!

Only these "lakes" contained not water, but dazzling silvery‑white thunder and lightning.

Compared with the Thunder Pond forbidden zone he saw in the video, this scene was undeniably more breathtaking.

Like the contrast between a stream and a river, even from a distance Lu Jing could still feel a tingling current on his body.

"Boom—boom—boom—"

Standing here, the booming thunder reverberated, constantly spreading from the Thunder Pond, evoking awe and admiration for nature's power.

"This place is the source of thunder on No Night Mountain…"

After a long while, the chief slowly said, "The thunder that spills out from here forms a small Thunder Pond at the mountain's summit, roaring year‑round, known as the Thunder Pond forbidden zone, yet the true Thunder Pond is hidden within the mountain itself."

"What a terrifying Thunder Pond."

Lu Jing snapped back from his shock; the raging energy in this Thunder Pond was more than a hundred times stronger than that in the cultivation chamber.

"This place is extremely dangerous, Lu Xiaoyou; think carefully. Even just approaching entails many unknown perils!"

The chief's gaze was also filled with doubt; he hadn't been here for a long time, and each time he saw such a spectacular scene, a hint of fear rose in his heart.

Lu Jing smiled and nodded; once he draws this abnormal thunder into his body, he can cultivate the first stage of the Divine Night Thunder Transformation.

It not only boosts Blood Qi power and refines flesh, but crucially can double one's Blood Qi in a short time!

Moreover, the Divine Night Thunder Transformation records the method of drawing thunder into the body, so he doesn't have to gamble his life like other thunder‑type Talent Endoweds for that slim chance.

For Lu Jing, the success rate will be one hundred percent!

"Chief, I'm going in; if I need your help, I'll call out."

Thinking of this, Lu Jing grew a bit impatient and said to the chief with a smile.

Seeing Lu Jing so eager to enter, the chief was also helpless, but could only nod and say:

"Alright, I'll stay here until you come out. Don't overexert yourself; your Talent Endowed is already excellent, no need to take this risk. If any problem arises, emit the prearranged sound and I'll go in to rescue you…"

"Hmm, thank you for the trouble."

Lu Jing smiled, said nothing more, tapped his toe, and his form darted like lightning toward the Thunder Pond.

At the same time, a pale golden energy surged from his body, enveloping him completely.

Immovable King Sutra!

Earth Breath, switch!

Sizzle—

The moment Lu Jing surged into the Thunder Pond, numerous stray bolts of lightning burst out as if given a target, hammering toward him.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

These raging thunderclaps, upon striking Lu Jing's pale golden aura, emitted a blasting sound and then vanished into nothing.

Though the thunder here is fierce, against Lu Jing's Immovable King Sutra empowered by Earth Breath, it still cannot break the defense.

And this is the qualification and ability that lets Lu Jing dare to draw thunder into his body.

Even if the Divine Night Thunder Transformation is unreliable, he can still retreat unscathed using his own strength.

"Sss—"

"Lu Jing, this youngster is truly terrifying…"

Seeing Lu Jing emerge from the Thunder Pond unscathed, the chief's lingering worry eased; he squatted down, sat cross‑legged in the cave, and stared intently at the silhouette within the thunder.

Boom—

In the sea of thunder.

Like silver snakes, arcs of electric light and fire bombarded all around, and Lu Jing, protected by the Immovable King Sutra, remained safe and sound, standing tall as he walked through the Thunder Pond.

Activating the Universal Breathing Method, Lu Jing sensed the surrounding thunder energy, hesitated briefly, and then pressed onward toward the depths.

He parted the lake surface with his feet and walked forward for nearly several hundred meters, finally coming to a halt.

Here the thunder‑elemental energy was saturated to the extreme; with each breath, his lungs tingled with a numb sensation.

And not far ahead, a sharp screech suddenly rang out.

"Sss—"

The sound wave, solid as matter, spread outward at breakneck speed, sweeping the scattered thunder in the air to one side.

Lu Jing looked up and saw a semi‑transparent, python‑shaped bolt of thunder rising into the air, winding its way above the Thunder Pond.

"So this is that abnormal thunder?!"

Gazing at the hundred‑meter‑long giant python, a flash of astonishment crossed Lu Jing's face.

No wonder devouring the abnormal thunder was a near‑death ordeal; this thing actually took physical form and seemed to possess considerable sentient intelligence.