After entering the cave, the two quickly found the "Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid"!
Who would have thought such a wondrous thing would appear in a place like this?
Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid was born beneath the earth. Originally, it was pure earth energy compressed over countless years. After a hundred years, it became mist, known as Earth Core Mist, which had remarkable solidifying effects. After a thousand years, it condensed into liquid form. Those of even higher quality were called Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid. It possessed miraculous effects for cleansing the marrow and refining the bones. Moreover, due to the immensely pure and abundant earth energy within it, it could even help those at the peak of their realm break through the barrier to advancement. Of course, the chances of failure were not low.
Naturally, Lei Dong had no need for it. After all, he possessed a God Grade Bloodline.
His cultivation had always been smooth and unobstructed, but even if he did not need it, he would not leave it for Xiao Yan.
After all, the only reason he had not killed him was because Xiao Yan could still draw some fire. That did not mean Lei Dong would allow him to grow without limits.
Lei Dong liked the feeling of controlling everything. In his eyes, Xiao Yan would forever be meat on the chopping block.
Generally speaking, the conditions required for Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid to form were extremely harsh, so few people had ever truly encountered it. Lei Dong even felt that this thing had practically been arranged specifically for Xiao Yan!
After taking every last drop of the genuine "Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid," Lei Dong left Canaan Academy with Zi Yan.
The purpose of this trip for experience had already been achieved.
He had subdued Zi Yan, Medusa, and Qing Lin. He had also obtained the Azure Lotus Core Flame, Sea Heart Flame, Fallen Heart Flame, Bone Spirit Cold Flame, and all of Xiao Yan's various opportunities.
Lei Dong was very curious whether Xiao Yan was still learning the Flame Mantra now.
He actually hoped Xiao Yan would learn the Flame Mantra. Only then would Xiao Yan's future achievements be even lower. After all, let alone Exotic Flames, he would not even obtain a wisp of the Lion King's Purple Fire.
Since they were destined to be enemies, how could Lei Dong possibly give him a chance to rise up and show off? Trash should look like trash.
Half a year later, Lei Dong returned to the Lei Clan with Zi Yan. Although his cultivation had not stopped advancing along the way, he had ultimately only reached the Peak Dou Zong stage.
Without any opportunities involving Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, this speed was already quite fast through normal cultivation alone. Yet to Lei Dong, it still seemed 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 in that city. She had not expected a small world to exist within 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 experts could create their own spaces to live in.
Lei Dong nodded and looked at the astonished Zi Yan. "That's right, this is my home. Of course, it can also be your home from now on."
Upon hearing that, Zi Yan's expression became somewhat despondent, because she had no "home..." Ever since she was born, she had lived alone through countless hardships. If she had not met that old man Su Qian, it was hard to say whether she would even still be alive.
"Zi Yan, neither you nor I can control the circumstances of our birth. 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 what Zi Yan was thinking? Was it not simply because she felt she had been abandoned?
Zi Yan shook her head, her expression cold. "Since they abandoned me, why should I go looking for them?"
Lei Dong's lips curved slightly as he continued, "We can talk about those things later. Starting today, you are a member of the Lei Clan."
He had to visit Dragon Island, where the Void Ancient Dragons resided. After all, the Void Thunder Pool there contained a bolt of Nine Profound Golden Lightning. If he absorbed it, Lei Dong believed his strength would definitely advance by another great step. Furthermore, the Void Ancient Dragons were the overlords of the Magical Beast race. Controlling them would also be a great source of support.
As long as Qing Lin was properly nurtured, once she controlled several Dou Shengs among the Nine Nether Earth Pythons in the future, Lei Dong would be able to control two of the Beast Region's three overlord clans. As for the Flame Clan, his ally, Lei Dong had never truly trusted them. After all, allies could never compare to subordinates under one's control in terms of loyalty!
However, the prerequisite was to immediately raise both his own strength and theirs. Lei Dong did not need to worry about Qing Lin's loyalty at all. As for Zi Yan? Lei Dong believed that someone he had raised himself could not possibly be disloyal to him.
After hearing Lei Dong's words, Zi Yan nodded gratefully. Then she softly asked, "Big Brother, why are you so good to me?"
"Because you're pretty!"
Upon hearing that, Zi Yan's little face filled with delight. Though she was already at least a thousand years old, she was still only a child among Void Ancient Dragons. Coupled with Lei Dong's harmless expression, she did not think too deeply about his words. She merely thought he was praising her.
Moreover, Zi Yan was also grateful to Lei Dong. Recalling some things she had heard about men and women falling in love at Canaan Academy, Zi Yan added, "When I grow up, how about you marry me, Big Brother?"
Lei Dong was briefly stunned before replying, "Sure! But when you grow up, you still have to be this pretty. Only then will Big Brother marry you."
The two chatted as they walked toward Lei Dong's residence.
Along the way, aside from some Lei Clan guards coming forward to pay their respects, Lei Dong did not encounter anyone else.
Only after returning home did Lei Dong learn that his nest had been forcibly moved elsewhere. He was not particularly upset about it. After all, he was no longer alone. He was a man with wives now, and living with his parents was indeed inconvenient in many ways.
After dropping Zi Yan off at his new residence, Lei Dong came over. He had been away from home for nearly three years, so how could he not come pay filial respect? Though such things were not important in this world, Lei Dong was not a native of this place.
"Mother, are you and Father planning to give me a little brother?"
Huo Yu had originally been filled with joy over her son's return. She was also happy that her son had finally come to his senses and taken an interest in girls. She had kept asking how Medusa and the others had attracted him. And Zi Yan and Qing Lin looked so young—what exactly was Lei Dong thinking?
However, while she was engrossed in gossip, Lei Dong's words suddenly made her face flush crimson! Embarrassed and annoyed, she said, "You little brat, have you forgotten your own surname after being away for a few years? You even dare tease your own mother!"
Seeing Huo Yu raise her hand as if to hit him, Lei Dong turned and ran out. Even after leaving, he called back to Huo Yu, "Mother, even if you give me another little brother or sister, I won't have any objections!"
After Lei Dong suddenly dashed out, his Peak Dou Zong strength was instantly exposed before Huo Yu. In a little over two years, he had only advanced by four stars, but with her discernment, how could she fail to see that Lei Dong was already on the verge of breaking through to Dou Zun?
If Lei Dong could break through soon, he would become a nineteen-year-old Dou Zun!
Although there were indeed many exceptionally talented youths in this generation, how many nineteen-year-old Dou Zuns were there, especially Dou Zuns whose bloodlines had not yet fully awakened? Lei Yun, Lei Dian, Lei Yu, and the other strongest members of the Lei Clan's younger generation were only just advancing toward the Dou Zong stage.
Once they reached the Coming of Age Ceremony and underwent their bloodline awakening, members of the Ancient Races would advance another step. Huo Yu found herself growing more and more expectant of her son's future achievements.
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