Shi Hao and the fifteenth elder gazed fervently at the divine scripture of the Great Dao.
This golden page was extraordinary—it had leaped into the void, suspended midair, radiant and shimmering, densely inscribed with bone texts constructed from lightning.
It was dazzling, emanating an oppressive aura that sent tremors through the soul, as if a forbidden existence had revived, looming over all living beings!
Without a doubt, its value was immeasurable.
To unlock it, one needed the immortal aura contained within the soil from the Celestial River and the Immortal Tomb—an astonishing, unimaginable requirement!
If not for this, Shi Hao truly wouldn’t have known when he would ever lay eyes on such a scripture.
Both grandfather and grandson were utterly entranced, immersed in deciphering the bone texts and comprehending the supreme mysteries within the scripture.
Undoubtedly, both were martial fanatics. Upon encountering such a supreme thunder treasure technique, they poured all their focus into it, studying it with rapt fascination, forgetting everything else.
Time passed indeterminably before the golden page gradually dimmed, snapping them back to reality.
Without hesitation, Shi Hao tossed it back into the alchemy furnace, where it soaked in the Celestial River, absorbing thunderous energy and wisps of immortal aura.
In an instant, the golden page shone once more, even more brilliantly, translucent and radiant. The lightning-constructed runes emitted dazzling divine light, inscribing supreme mysteries.
“Grandfather, take this medicinal herb and consume it. We can comprehend the Thunder Dao treasure technique in the shortest time possible,” Shi Hao said.
He first retrieved a small tree about a foot tall, entirely crimson as if carved from red agate, yet even more translucent, glowing like a sacred red sun.
Moreover, the tree was covered in intricate patterns, entwined with scarlet lightning, crackling with thunder and shrouded in faint mist—an indescribable mystery.
This was one of the five peerless plants he had risked his life to dig up from the Immortal Tomb.
At the time, to obtain these spiritual roots, Shi Hao had endured countless lightning strikes, nearly losing his life in the process.
The Great Demon God was astonished. He could sense fragments of the Great Dao’s laws and immortal aura within this small tree. In terms of enlightenment and cultivation, it was far more precious than even saint-grade herbs!
“Be careful. Only consume a little at a time and refine it slowly, or your body won’t be able to withstand it,” Shi Hao advised from experience.
“Good. Let us, grandfather and grandson, meditate here. Once we emerge, we’ll join forces to unlock the highest treasure within the secret realm,” the fifteenth elder laughed heartily.
“Right! Whoever dares ambush us—whether beasts or divine birds—we’ll roast and eat them all!” Shi Hao declared, waving his fist with domineering confidence.
“Hahaha…” The Great Demon God found this grandson increasingly to his liking—truly his descendant.
Shi Hao then retrieved a golden mushroom the size of a human head, crackling with lightning and exuding a fragrant aroma, densely covered in lightning runes.
Undoubtedly, consuming the strange plants from the Immortal Tomb carried immense risk. Both Shi Hao and the Great Demon God suffered brutal lightning strikes.
Their flesh was torn, their bodies charred, their hair standing on end, their faces blackened—utterly disheveled.
Gritting his teeth, Shi Hao felt this herb’s potency was several times stronger than the one he had consumed before, its immortal aura exceptionally dense, with even more fragments of laws.
He worried for his grandfather, only to find the old man, though covered in blood and resembling charcoal, seemed utterly comfortable and exhilarated.
Startled, Shi Hao asked, “Grandfather, are you alright?”
“Not a problem. This yang energy is perfect for me—it can purge the yin energy from my bones. It feels wonderful!” the Great Demon God replied.
Soon, the two quieted down. One embraced the red agate-like tree, wrapped in scarlet lightning, while the other hovered before a massive golden mushroom, entwined with golden arcs.
They meditated in silence, occasionally consuming a bit of the lightning herb while deciphering the treasure technique on the golden page.
As time passed, two glowing spheres formed around them, their figures blurring as they were enveloped in fragments of the Great Dao, growing increasingly mysterious, their auras astonishing.
Around the Great Demon God, crimson lightning arched like rainbows, runic light soaring into the sky, transforming into a blood-red sun before shifting to gold, suffused with immortal aura. Finally, wisps of chaotic energy seemed to emerge—a staggering transformation!
Shi Hao, too, reaped immense rewards. Wrapped in remnants of immortal texts, he heard chanting in his ears, countless metallic characters imprinting the void around him.
Time flew—two days and nights passed in the blink of an eye.
Grandfather and grandson remained immersed in enlightenment, oblivious to all else.
Occasionally, they awoke only to replenish the golden page’s energy by returning it to the alchemy furnace to absorb lightning and immortal aura.
It was a sacred scene—a golden treasure scripture suspended in the void, inscribed with profound texts, radiating divine light, conveying the mysteries of an ancient supreme existence.
Below, two figures sat in silence, surrounded by fragments of laws, their comprehension deepening as if merging with the golden page itself.
This was a testament to the unparalleled value of the plants from the Immortal Tomb, enabling them to grasp the profound mysteries of thunder and decipher the complex bone texts in the shortest time.
Behind the Great Demon God, a pair of wings materialized—entirely formed of lightning, crimson and crystalline. A mere flutter unleashed endless thunder, terrifyingly vast.
Then, he was submerged in runes once more, the scriptures fusing like a cocoon, wrapping him in an increasingly transcendent aura, accompanied by wisps of mist akin to immortal fog.
Meanwhile, Shi Hao’s insights were equally profound. Around him, plants sprouted—golden, purple, green—all glowing with vitality.
These were not real plants but thunder incarnate, lightning given life. He had grasped a truth—thunder was not merely the world’s most destructive force but also held the power of life, capable of reviving the dead and regrowing flesh.
To comprehend this was to truly step into the higher realms of thunder techniques, where destruction and rebirth coexisted!
At this stage, his thunder arts could be considered accomplished!
Around Shi Hao, plants flourished wildly—lush, vibrant, blooming with thunderous flowers of breathtaking beauty.
Then, all withered.
This cycle repeated—flourishing and withering—nearly triggering Shi Hao’s own treasure technique: Reincarnation.
Finally, the plants vanished, replaced by a sharp metallic aura. Before and behind Shi Hao, countless metallic spears pointed skyward.
Next, sword energy shook the heavens, resonating fiercely.
Clearly, having mastered fire, then plants, he now grasped the metallic aspect of thunder, his comprehension deepening further.
*Clang!*
A golden spear materialized in his hand—indistinguishable whether it was metal or lightning, their fusion indistinguishable from a real weapon, yet far more formidable.
Shi Hao rose, thrusting the spear into the void. With a thunderous roar, it was as if an ocean had inverted, washing over the heavens!
The spear’s strike was devastating—the heavens seemed to shatter, combining the spear’s sharpness with thunder’s fury, unstoppable and divine.
Then, Shi Hao calmed, sitting cross-legged as the spear vanished.
This insight focused on slaughter—metallic energy annihilating all foes.
Surrounded by fragments of the Great Dao and immortal aura, fused like a cocoon, he appeared transcendent.
The golden mushroom from the Immortal Tomb contained astonishing runes, aiding Shi Hao in merging with lightning, becoming one with thunder.
The golden page glowed, its bone texts exuding wisps of chaotic energy—breathtakingly profound!
Shi Hao continued his meditation, his thunder arts advancing by leaps and bounds, harmonizing with his being.
*Splash…*
The sound of flowing water emerged as azure liquid manifested in the void, swirling around Shi Hao, crystalline and clear, even containing swimming fish—vibrant and lively.
This was not real water but thunder transformed into liquid—an inconceivable feat!
Lightning as liquid? The difficulty was immense, achievable only by those who had thoroughly grasped the most intricate laws.
The azure liquid expanded, forming rivers. Shi Hao sat at the heart, letting the torrents wash over him.
Then, waterfalls descended from the sky, bathing his body in radiant brilliance.
Finally, the rivers and waterfalls merged into a lake, expanding until the entire void became an azure ocean—stunningly beautiful.
With a single point of Shi Hao’s finger, the azure liquid erupted violently, surging forward with terrifying force!
This was thunder’s fourth transformation—azure liquid!
Reaching this stage in thunder arts marked extraordinary achievement, surpassing even those of higher cultivation realms.
In the thunder domain, this was known as—*Four Supreme Thunder Heavens*!
For Shi Hao, still in the Venerable One (Respecter) realm, such comprehension was rare. As his cultivation deepened, the power of the Four Supreme Thunder Heavens would only grow!
At last, Shi Hao opened his eyes. The golden mushroom had been fully refined, and the golden page studied from start to finish, filling him with joy.
Yet, amid this satisfaction, he felt a tinge of regret—the forbidden treasure technique on the golden page seemed incomplete, as if there should be more.
Like a celestial melody cut off at its climax, just shy of perfection.
At this moment, the fifteenth elder also awoke. His surroundings were peculiar—fragments of the Great Dao’s laws and runes had congealed into a cocoon, shrouding him in mist resembling immortal or chaotic energy.
*Crack!*
The cocoon shattered, all fragments merging into the Great Demon God’s body. Behind him, a pair of thunder wings—one black, one white—fluttered lightly, unleashing a sea of lightning!
His insights differed from Shi Hao’s. He had grasped the duality of light and darkness, as well as thunder manifesting as objects—another facet of thunder’s laws.
The fifteenth elder had combined the golden page’s bone texts with his earlier divine and demonic heritage, forging a uniquely fierce treasure technique.
Without a doubt, both had reaped monumental rewards!
“Still feels incomplete, like something’s missing,” the fifteenth elder echoed Shi Hao’s sentiment.
“Grandfather, I feel the same. Just a bit more, and my thunder arts would reach perfection,” Shi Hao said.
Even so, both believed this was already a supreme Great Dao treasure technique, unrivaled in the world.
The bone texts on the golden page were suitable for all beings, bearing no distinct racial imprint.
“It’s time we emerged. Let’s find out more about that Lion-Dragon—how it obtained this golden page.”
After their cultivation, both concluded the golden page was not part of the divine Mastiff (Ao)’s legacy. Instead, it likely used the page to evolve into a Lion-Dragon.
If true, this was astounding, further highlighting the page’s priceless nature!
Soon, they uncovered rumors—within the Five Elements Province, there were tales of the Primordial Heaven Supreme Being. Cultivators entering the secret realm naturally sought such knowledge.
“Before his demise, the Primordial Heaven Supreme Being allegedly entered a ruin, obtaining mysterious thunder insights.”
“He kept a Lightning Hound.”
These two clues electrified Shi Hao and the fifteenth elder, their eyes gleaming with anticipation to unlock the secret realm’s legacy!
“It’s time we made our move, to meet those people,” the Great Demon God declared.
“Agreed! Let’s catch a couple of First Generation (First-Gen) divine birds or beasts to taste, and hopefully find the golden page’s counterpart!” Shi Hao exclaimed, eyes shining with battle fervor.
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