“Dark Magic Lightning…” Xiao Yan’s footsteps halted just outside the dark lightning zone, his gaze sweeping over the clusters of black thunder. He couldn’t help but express a look of astonishment. Who would have thought that the Dark Magic Lightning, which could only be summoned by refining a Nine-Grade Pill, existed in such a terrifying quantity here? The world was indeed full of wonders. The Dark Magic Lightning was not unfamiliar to Xiao Yan; he had once summoned it while refining pills in the Small Dan Tower. However, compared to the black lightning within this ethereal Lightning Pool, that single Dark Magic Lightning felt insignificant. But now, Xiao Yan’s strength far surpassed what it once was. Otherwise, encountering such a vast quantity of Dark Magic Lightning, he would have fled.
“The power of heaven and earth is truly unfathomable…” Xiao Yan shook his head slightly but did not immediately set Beiwang to absorb the lightning. The number of Dark Magic Lightning bolts here was quite considerable, and if inadvertently triggered, it would indeed be troublesome. Therefore, he sat cross-legged outside the Dark Magic Lightning area and began to observe the situation within the Lightning Pool. This observation lasted almost an hour. After confirming there would be no accidents, Xiao Yan finally let out a sigh of relief. With a thought, Beiwang began to step resolutely toward the depths of the Lightning Pool.
*Bang!*
As soon as Beiwang entered the deeper part of the Lightning Pool, some Dark Magic Lightning bolts noticed him. A massive, thick black bolt of lightning, resembling a giant python, slowly coiled above Beiwang’s head, crackling with electric sparks.
Under Xiao Yan’s mental control, Beiwang stopped and looked up at the black lightning. Slowly, he extended his hand to touch it. To his surprise, instead of avoiding, the Dark Magic Lightning struck his arm like a challenge. As soon as the Dark Magic Lightning touched Beiwang’s arm, which was like black iron, it suddenly emitted a strange suction force, drawing the Dark Magic Lightning into itself.
*Sizzle, Sizzle, Sizzle.*
Absorbing the Dark Magic Lightning, Beiwang’s hair stood on end like spikes. Black lightning continuously flashed around his body, producing a series of peculiar sounds, making the somewhat silent Lightning Pool feel particularly grating.
Xiao Yan watched Beiwang intently, wrapped in the black electrical storm. After a moment, a smile of satisfaction appeared on his face. He could feel the ferocious power of the Dark Magic Lightning raging inside Beiwang, gradually integrating into his body. The violent energy slowly nourished Beiwang’s muscles, bones, and cells…
The power of the thunderbolt was indeed effective for Beiwang!
Under this refinement, Beiwang’s already dark body became even darker, exuding a sense of visual strength from the stacked muscles all over his body.
“Not bad effect.”
The energy of the Dark Magic Lightning eventually melted completely into Beiwang’s body. The effect was pleasing to Xiao Yan, but before he could smile, his whole body tensed up. He looked up and saw enormous black lightning bolts surrounding Beiwang, shimmering with a maddening force…
“Attracting attention, huh…”
Shaking his head, Xiao Yan focused his mind. Beiwang, surrounded by the Dark Magic Lightning, suddenly kicked off the void like a cannonball, dashing out.
*Boom!*
Beiwang’s action triggered the stalemate. Instantly, a multitude of Dark Magic Lightning bolts surged forward, chasing after Beiwang at an astonishing speed. They crashed into his body with great force.
*Bam!*
One of the bolts hit Beiwang and disappeared, sucked into his body. The impact still sent Beiwang flying thousands of feet. Such power made Xiao Yan marvel. Even a regular one-star Dou Sheng would have trouble with these Dark Magic Lightning bolts.
Fortunately, Beiwang’s flesh had reached a frightening level of strength. Being thrown thousands of feet, not even a hair fell off. Under Xiao Yan’s control, he sat cross-legged, letting the waves of Dark Magic Lightning crash down upon him…
*Boom, Boom, Boom.*
Loud thunderclaps echoed within the deep Lightning Pool. Countless Dark Magic Lightning bolts, like dragons, rushed towards Beiwang. Each time the Dark Magic Lightning made contact, a flash of dark light followed, and they vanished, absorbed by Beiwang. The black electric arcs on Beiwang’s body became denser.
Outside the area, Xiao Yan watched in amazement, feeling extremely pleased. Beiwang’s flesh strength exceeded his expectations. The body of the Void Ancient Dragon clan was outstanding, and Beiwang, especially, was a standout among them. After swallowing the blood and flesh of the Southwest Dragon Kings, his strength improved, and his body might even surpass Ziyi’s in terms of sheer strength. Of course, Xiao Yan knew that if Ziyi fully activated her Dragon Phoenix Bloodline, no one in the world could match her.
After numerous enhancements and refinement by the Demon Lotus Flames, Beiwang’s body was extraordinarily terrifying. Even after absorbing so many Dark Magic Lightning bolts, he showed no signs of reaching his limit.
Such a puppet was a masterpiece. Compared to the Heavenly Demon Puppet from the Dou Sheng’s legacy, Beiwang was a superior creation. The key to refining a puppet was its body, and once refined, it could only rely on its physical strength. Finding a body as powerful as Beiwang’s was not easy. The real strength of the owner of the Dou Sheng’s legacy was far inferior, and the materials chosen were not much better.
“At this rate, we can likely raise Beiwang to the level of a six-star Dou Sheng within half a month…”
Xiao Yan smiled. This speed was amazing. He was about to close his eyes and rest when a small, arm-sized Dark Magic Lightning bolt drifted by unconsciously and struck him.
This tiny bolt of Dark Magic Lightning could not harm Xiao Yan, but upon contact, a pink flame enveloped and swallowed it.
“Uh…”
Pausing, Xiao Yan tried to locate the Dark Magic Lightning when he suddenly detected a pure energy surge within his body, spreading through his limbs and marrow. What astounded him most was that this energy, flowing through his meridians and muscles, brought a subtle numbing sensation, like a gentle current, making his organs feel unexpectedly pleasant.
“This… is the devouring power of the Devouring Flame.”
The sudden influx of energy surprised Xiao Yan.
“Yummy… Delicious.”
A small, chubby creature named Xian appeared on Xiao Yan’s shoulder, its large, bright eyes fixated on the Dark Magic Lightning. A transparent drool line appeared at the corner of its mouth, which it quickly wiped away. Inhaling, a strange devouring force surged out, and the dozen or so Dark Magic Lightning bolts nearby rushed towards Xian, disappearing into its mouth.
*Sizzle, Sizzle!*
Absorbing over a dozen bolts, Xian’s body flickered with black arcs, and another overwhelming, pure energy surged through Xiao Yan’s body. This time, Xiao Yan understood the source. His heart raced; the Dark Magic Lightning was extremely violent, and though he had never considered absorbing it, even with the Demon Lotus Fire, Xian, with the Devouring Flame’s power, had managed to do it!
*Xu Lu…*
Xiao Yan swallowed, noticing his stagnant strength, which hadn’t changed since leaving the Flame Space, was now slowly increasing!
He raised his head, looking at the dense, black lightning covering the sky. His eyes filled with intense excitement. With Xian’s ability to refine and devour, these seemingly deadly Dark Magic Lightning bolts became the perfect nourishment for him…
“All of these… are mine!” Xiao Yan licked his lips greedily, a voice of joy rumbling in his throat.
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