Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid (Part Two)

After entering the cave, the two quickly found the "Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid!"

Who could have imagined that such a wondrous treasure would appear in a place like this?

The Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid was born beneath the earth. It was originally the pure power of the earth, compressed by the passage of time. After a hundred years, it became mist, known as Earth Core Mist, which possessed the miraculous effect of solidification. After a thousand years of condensation, it became liquid. If its quality was even higher, it would become the Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid, which had the wondrous effect of cleansing the marrow and refining the bones. Moreover, because of its incomparably pure and massive earth power, it could even help those who had reached the peak of their level break through the barrier between stages. Of course, there was also a considerable chance of failure.

Naturally, Lei Dong had no need for it. After all, he possessed a God Grade Bloodline.

His cultivation had always been unobstructed. However, even if he did not need it, he would not leave it for Xiao Yan.

After all, the reason he had not killed Xiao Yan was that Xiao Yan could still attract some firepower for him. That did not mean Lei Dong would allow him to grow without limit.

Lei Dong enjoyed the feeling of controlling everything. In his eyes, Xiao Yan could only ever be meat on the chopping block.

Generally speaking, because the conditions required for the formation of this Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid were so harsh, very few people had ever truly encountered it. Lei Dong even felt that this thing had practically been arranged specifically for Xiao Yan!

After Lei Dong collected every last trace of the genuine "Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid," he left Canaan Academy with Zi Yan.

The purpose of this trip out to gain experience had already been achieved.

Zi Yan, Medusa, and Qing Lin had all been subdued. The "Azure Lotus Core Flame, Sea Heart Flame, Fallen Heart Flame, and Bone Chilling Flame," along with all of Xiao Yan's various opportunities, had also been obtained by him.

Lei Dong was very curious. Was Xiao Yan still learning the "Flame Mantra" now?

He actually hoped Xiao Yan would learn the Flame Mantra. After all, only then would Xiao Yan's future achievements be even lower. Not to mention Exotic Flames—even the Lion King's Purple Fire, he would not be able to obtain a single strand.

Since they were destined to be enemies, how could Lei Dong give him the chance to rise and show off? A good-for-nothing should at least look like a good-for-nothing, right?

Half a year later, Lei Dong returned to the Lei Clan with Zi Yan. Along the way, although Lei Dong's cultivation had never stopped advancing, he had ultimately only reached the Peak Dou Zong stage.

Without the opportunity to obtain Heaven's Materials and Earth's Treasures, merely cultivating normally at this speed was already not slow. But to Lei Dong, it still seemed to be somewhat lacking.

After entering the Lei Realm through Heavenly Thunder City, Zi Yan was slightly astonished. She had originally thought Lei Dong's home was the city itself. She had not expected that there would be a small world inside Heavenly Thunder City. Moreover, this small world was several times larger than the city outside!

"Big Brother, is this your home?"

Although Zi Yan was only a Dou Wang, she had heard that Dou Sheng Strong Persons could open up their own spaces to live in.

Lei Dong nodded as he looked at Zi Yan's astonished expression. "That's right. This is my home. Of course, it can be your home too from now on."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan's expression turned somewhat gloomy because she had no "home..." Since birth, she had lived alone through countless hardships. If she had not encountered that old man, Su Qian, it was questionable whether she would even still be alive.

"Zi Yan, no one can change how they were born—not you, and not me. Take it easy. Besides, aren't you doing well now? After you grow a little more, do you want Big Brother to take you to find your clansmen?"

How could Lei Dong not understand Zi Yan's expression? Wasn't it because she felt that she had been abandoned?

Zi Yan shook her head, her expression cold. "Since they abandoned me, why should I go looking for them?"

The corners of Lei Dong's mouth lifted slightly. He continued, "We'll talk about those matters later. From today onward, you're a member of my Lei Clan."

The Dragon Island where the Void Ancient Dragons resided was a place he had to visit. After all, the Void Thunder Pool there contained a strand of "Nine Profound Golden Lightning." If he absorbed it, Lei Dong believed his strength would advance by a great deal. Moreover, the Void Ancient Dragons were the overlords of the Magical Beast race. After taking control of them, they would become a great source of assistance.

As for Qing Lin, she only needed to be properly nurtured. In the future, once he controlled several Dou Shengs of the Nine Nether Earth Python, Lei Dong would have control over two of the three great overlord clans in the Beast Region. As for the Flame Clan, this ally, Lei Dong had never truly trusted them. After all, allies could never compare with controlled subordinates when it came to loyalty!

However, the prerequisite was that he had to immediately raise his own strength as well as theirs. Lei Dong had no need to worry about Qing Lin's loyalty at all. As for Zi Yan? Lei Dong had raised her himself. Could she possibly be disloyal to him?

After hearing what Lei Dong said, Zi Yan nodded gratefully. Then she asked softly, "Big Brother, why are you so good to me?"

"Because you're pretty!"

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan's little face lit up with delight. Although she was at least a thousand years old, to the Void Ancient Dragons, she was still only a child. With Lei Dong's harmless expression, she did not understand his words too deeply and only thought he was complimenting her.

Moreover, Zi Yan felt grateful toward Lei Dong as well. Remembering some of the things she had heard men and women in love say at Canaan Academy, Zi Yan continued, "When I grow up, how about you marry me, Big Brother?"

Lei Dong was stunned for a moment before saying, "Sure! But you'll have to remain this pretty after you grow up. Then Big Brother will marry you."

The two chatted as they walked toward Lei Dong's residence.

Along the way, aside from some Lei Clan guards who came out to salute him, Lei Dong did not encounter anyone else.

Only after returning home did Lei Dong learn that his nest had been forcibly moved from its original location. Lei Dong did not feel particularly sad about it. After all, he was no longer alone. He had a wife now, and living with his parents was indeed inconvenient.

After dropping Zi Yan off at his new residence, Lei Dong came over. After all, he had been away from home for nearly three years. How could he fail to fulfill his filial duties? Although such things were not important in this world, Lei Dong was not a native of this place.

"Mother, are you and Father preparing to give me a little brother?"

Huo Yu had still been immersed in the joy of her son's return. She was especially happy because her son had finally matured and started taking an interest in girls. She had also been constantly asking how Medusa and the others had managed to attract him. Besides, Zi Yan and Qing Lin looked so young—what had Lei Dong been thinking?

But while she was caught up in gossip, upon suddenly hearing what Lei Dong said, her face flushed bright red. She scolded shyly, "You little rascal, did you go out for a few years and forget your surname? You even dare tease your mother now!"

Seeing that Huo Yu was about to hit him, Lei Dong turned and ran outside. Even after leaving the room, he called back to Huo Yu, "Mother, even if you two give me another little brother or sister, I won't have any objections!"

When Huo Yu saw Lei Dong suddenly dart outside, his Peak Dou Zong strength instantly revealed itself before her eyes. In the span of more than two years, he had only increased by four stars, but how could her eyesight fail to see that Lei Dong's breakthrough to Dou Zun was already within reach?

If Lei Dong could break through soon, he would become a nineteen-year-old Dou Zun!

Although there were indeed many exceptionally talented young people in this generation, how many nineteen-year-old Dou Zuns were there? Especially nineteen-year-old Dou Zuns who had not fully awakened their bloodlines? Even the strongest members of the younger generation in the Lei Clan—Lei Yun, Lei Dian, Lei Yu, and Lei Dong—were only just advancing toward the Dou Zong stage.

Once they reached the Coming of Age Ceremony and awakened their bloodlines, the people of the Ancient Races would all rise another step. Huo Yu's expectations for her son's future achievements grew stronger and stronger.