As the azure flames appeared, the azure-colored Dou Qi instantly transformed from a docile sheep into a fierce, ravenous wolf, and it began to form a surrounding formation once again, encircling that vague, silver energy in the center. “Ssss!” Facing the surge of the azure flame Dou Qi, the silver energy, somewhat unwillingly, burst forth with a powerful light once again, like a hedgehog raising all its spines when threatened, hoping to scare away the enemy. However, the Dou Qi, now mixed with the azure flames, no longer felt any pressure from the certain aura contained within the silver energy. Instead, as the silver light surged, the azure flames within the Dou Qi seemed provoked, and rushed forward with a sizzling sound. The moment the two energies made contact, a wave of energy rippled out at an extreme speed, but fortunately, the surrounding Dou Qi blocked it, preventing any damage to the body. The azure flames and the silver light intertwined; in just half a breath’s time, the silver light began to show signs of defeat, its glow continuously retracting… In less than a minute, the silver energy ended up utterly defeated in its clash with the azure flames. Under Xiao Yan’s control, the azure flames seized the advantage, gradually shrinking the encirclement until it formed a small circle only as wide as two palms. Within this circle, the essence of the wind and thunder power was revealed! At this moment, the exterior of the wind and thunder power had been completely burned away by the azure flames. Thus, without the cover of the silver light, its true form appeared clearly under Xiao Yan’s observation. It was an extremely thin strand of silver lightning, or perhaps a small snake-like streak of silver lightning… This streak of lightning was only half an inch long and extremely fine. A quick glance would suggest it was not even as thick as Xiao Yan’s middle finger. Without the protection of the external energy, this strand of silver lightning was coiled up cautiously, bending itself into a small electric serpent. When its mouth gaped, there was a faint sound of wind and thunder. “This is the power of wind and thunder… Indeed, it’s different from ordinary energy. Though it lacks sentience, it can still act based on a faint instinct.” Gazing at this tiny serpent of lightning, surrounded by a pack of hungry wolves, Xiao Yan mused in amazement. “Indeed, it is a force born from nature, and Dou Qi, being man-made energy, cannot truly compete unless it reaches a profound level,” the laughter of the Pharmacist Elder resonated in Xiao Yan’s mind. “I never thought the alien flame would be so fierce, even the overbearing power of wind and thunder shows fear towards it. With the suppression of the Lotus Flame, absorbing it shouldn’t be too difficult… So, hurry up and make the most of your time.” Nodding slightly, Xiao Yan’s spirit gradually stabilized. The azure flames that surrounded the silver lightning suddenly trembled, then rushed forward, engulfing the latter in one bite…
On the peak of the mountain, Xiao Yan sat cross-legged on a blue stone. Occasionally, a bolt of solid lightning would flash across his body. At this time, there were fewer lightning bolts in the sky, but the torrential rain fell like beans, pounding down furiously in the pitch-black night. For a moment, the entire mountain range was enveloped in a storm. Although the rain was pouring outside, the area within three feet of Xiao Yan remained dry. All raindrops evaporated into mist as they approached the scorching heat around him, only to be shattered by the incoming rain. Xiao Yan’s face was tense, his hands trembling as he formed the seals for cultivation. Occasionally, a bolt of lightning would burst from his fingertips and then disappear. Time passed swiftly in cultivation. The dark clouds in the sky had lightened, and after a night of raging storms, the rain also showed signs of weakening, only sporadic showers remaining. The dark, cloud-filled sky slowly moved, and suddenly a beam of light pierced through the clouds, shining onto the boundless forest. Following the first beam, more beams rapidly followed, tearing holes in the clouds until they finally ruptured, unable to hold together any longer. For a moment, a large expanse of warm, blinding sunlight bathed the forest, which had been battered by a night of harsh weather. The warm sunlight illuminated the black-robed young man sitting on the mountain peak. Sensing the change in the weather, the young man’s tightly closed eyes flickered, and the thread of silver lightning hovering around his fingertips quietly entered his body, disappearing entirely. With the disappearance of the silver lightning, the young man’s eyelashes trembled even more violently. After a moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, and a solid, silver lightning shot out, radiating a domineering sharpness, extending to nearly an inch! The silver lightning from his eyes lasted only an instant before vanishing, and with its disappearance, the pair of black eyes returned to their calm state. The hand seals dissipated, and Xiao Yan raised his head, gazing at the sun shining warmly in the sky. His chest rose and fell, and a deep breath was expelled from his throat. As this breath was expelled, a faint luster appeared on Xiao Yan’s face, making him look like a jade stone, drawing attention.
His body trembled slightly, and without any other movements, Xiao Yan’s cross-legged figure sprung up like a spring. He twisted his body, and the sound of his bones cracking widened the smile on his lips. Slowly extending his hand, Xiao Yan rubbed his fingers, and a faint, thin silver lightning appeared between his fingers, accompanied by a slight sizzling sound.
“Has the absorption succeeded?” Looking at the thin strand of lightning, a hint of joy appeared on Xiao Yan’s brows. The refinement of the power of wind and thunder was not as difficult or dangerous as he had imagined.
“Do you think everyone has an alien flame to suppress the power of wind and thunder?” The Pharmacist Elder’s voice sounded in Xiao Yan’s mind, filled with some exasperation. The power of wind and thunder was quite tyrannical, and without the alien flame, it would have been a pipe dream for Xiao Yan to easily refine it.
Hearing the Pharmacist Elder’s scolding, Xiao Yan gave a wry smile and dissipated the energy between his fingers. “Teacher, now that the power of wind and thunder has been refined, can I start cultivating the Lightning Movement?”
“Of course,” replied the Pharmacist Elder. Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s face lit up again. He bent down to pick up the silver scroll on the blue stone but was stunned. The scroll was now blank, and even the words “Lightning Movement” on its surface had disappeared.
“Where is it?” Seeing the empty scroll, Xiao Yan’s expression changed, and he asked urgently.
“The knowledge has already entered your mind. How could it still be on the scroll? Keep your mind calm and recall the images from last night. They are the key to cultivating the ‘Lightning Movement.’ Now that you have the power of wind and thunder, practicing it should come naturally. As long as you practice diligently and have enough talent, you will eventually reach a high level of mastery,” the Pharmacist Elder said helplessly.
Reminded by the Pharmacist Elder, Xiao Yan suddenly understood and let out a bitter laugh. He took a deep breath of the fresh morning air and looked at the vast green forest, which seemed to have been refreshed by the night’s rain. As his gaze swept over the forest, his somewhat fluctuating heart gradually calmed down.
With his mind at peace, Xiao Yan’s eyes slowly closed, but this time, instead of darkness, he entered a realm of silver. Before him, vivid images quickly appeared, each one etched firmly in his mind, without the faintest hint of forgetfulness.
“Transform your body into lightning, and control it with your heart!” As Xiao Yan firmly remembered the last image, the images before him suddenly converged, forming eight ancient, silver-glowing characters.
Focusing intently on the eight silver characters, Xiao Yan felt a sudden enlightenment. With a shift of his mind, the refined power of wind and thunder within his body began to seep out, forming strands of lightning that wrapped around his body. The lightning then began to flow downward, gathering into a mass of silver light that enveloped his feet.
Looking down at the silver light around his feet, Xiao Yan leaned forward slightly, lifting his right foot with a peculiar curve, forming the same posture as one of the previous images.
Maintaining the posture for a moment, Xiao Yan’s foot lightly touched the ground, and he suddenly felt dizzy as the silver space shattered. Looking around, he was startled to find himself suspended in mid-air above the mountain. A single step had propelled him from the peak to the sky…
He lowered his head and looked at the bottomless abyss beneath the mountain, his face turning pale. Shaken, he turned his head, but saw no purple wings extending behind him. In that moment, the silver light on his feet, seemingly lacking energy, flickered a few times and then vanished. His body, like a bird with broken wings, plummeted toward the abyss…
“Ahhh… Help me!” A mournful cry echoed through the clear morning air of the mountain.
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