Nine Heavens Divine Lightning

Lei Dong thought long and hard, but he simply couldn't come up with any way to break through the problem.

Whenever his fair little hand touched it, that tingling, numb sensation would instantly appear.

Directly touching it was clearly out of the question.

If he had more time, perhaps he could try to build a relationship with this strand of Nine-Colored Lightning.

Unfortunately, the Old Ancestor had already said that he only had one day.

If he obtained it, it was his. If he couldn't, then he would leave it to fate.

As for forcing it?

With his mere strength as a Five Star Dou Practitioner, how could he force it? Wouldn't this Nine-Colored Lightning just press him to the ground and rub him into the dirt?

Helpless, Lei Dong could only turn around and look toward the old man meditating outside and watching the show. He asked for help, "Old Ancestor, I can't touch it at all. How am I supposed to subdue it..."

Upon hearing this, the old man revealed a benevolent smile.

Just as Lei Dong thought there really was a method, the old man stroked his beard and said, "Although this Nine Heavens Divine Lightning was created by me, its might is formidable. If it doesn't take a liking to you, even I can do nothing."

Lei Dong, who had been full of anticipation, instantly became unhappy!

Looking at the old man, he thought, Couldn't you have just said there was nothing you could do? Why give me a glimmer of hope, only to plunge me straight into despair?

Although his teeth itched with irritation, he ultimately still didn't dare to curse the old man outright.

"Phew..."

After taking a deep breath, Lei Dong charged toward the Nine-Colored Lightning once more.

Seeing Lei Dong rush over, a web of lightning formed around the Nine-Colored Lightning!

"Crackle..."

"Crackle..."

Lei Dong had originally planned to endure the pain and forcibly subdue it.

However, he had overestimated his physical body and underestimated the might of this lightning.

In an instant, Lei Dong was blasted by lightning until he was charred on the outside and tender on the inside...

"Ah~!!!"

After a miserable howl rang out, the lightning finally stopped.

The next moment, Lei Dong dropped directly onto the ground. His entire body still twitched from time to time...

The sensation was simply indescribably exhilarating.

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However, although he had been baptized by a wave of lightning, Lei Dong discovered that apart from his entire body feeling numb, he hadn't suffered any serious injuries.

With curiosity, Lei Dong leaped up again and reached toward the Nine-Colored Lightning...

"Hiss... Refreshing!"

When he was stopped by the lightning again, the bone-deep pain twisted Lei Dong's expression.

However, this time he didn't howl in agony. Instead, refusing to admit defeat, he shouted, "Refreshing!"

"Bang~"

After being struck by electricity, Lei Dong once again fell to the ground.

This time, his body convulsed even more violently than before.

Moreover, because the lightning had grown stronger, his clothes were already in tatters, and faint red marks had appeared across his flesh...

"Dong'er, acting so recklessly may get you killed. If you have no other way, why not withdraw?"

At this moment, the old man watching from behind spoke.

Whether he truly feared that Lei Dong would be injured or for some other reason, he actually advised Lei Dong to give up.

Lei Dong's head shifted slightly. Looking at the Nine-Colored Lightning, he spat and said, "Bah."

"Old Ancestor, since you're unwilling to tell me how to subdue it, then stop discouraging me." As he spoke, Lei Dong climbed to his feet. He then looked at the old man and said, "This child was born timid and afraid of death. If I didn't believe that you wouldn't take my life, I would have withdrawn just now!"

After saying this, Lei Dong circulated his Dou Qi. White Flame coiled around his body as he charged toward the Nine-Colored Lightning once more.

Everything Lei Dong had just said had come from the bottom of his heart.

Lei Dong believed that, after his earlier display of misery and learning of the Lei Clan's current situation, this old man definitely didn't want a genius like him to come to harm!

That was why Lei Dong had the confidence to keep charging forward without retreating.

The third time Lei Dong charged forward, he was once again knocked back without the slightest surprise. Moreover, the pitiful and weak Fallen Heart Flame was directly scattered.

Seeing that he could no longer summon the Fallen Heart Flame, Lei Dong had no choice but to give up. After that, he charged toward the lightning again and again, only to be blasted back and left numb and injured by the lightning time after time...

Two hours later, Lei Dong had no idea how many times he had been blasted by the lightning. In the end, he completely fainted inside the Array Formation.

"Hahahahaha..."

After looking at the unconscious Lei Dong, the old man suddenly burst into laughter. The next moment, the Array Formation vanished, and the Nine-Colored Lightning appeared in the old man's hand.

Looking at the Nine-Colored Divine Lightning in his hand, the old man muttered, "Old friend, I hope you can help him lead the Lei Clan back onto the path to its former peak!"

After saying this, the old man poured all of his Soul Power into the Nine-Colored Lightning. The next moment, the Nine-Colored Lightning floated above Lei Dong, then entered his body without the slightest obstruction.

Lei Dong had not made the wrong gamble. All of this was merely a test set by the Dou Di of the Lei Clan.

Moreover, his self-created Cultivation Method was improved through lightning, and the same was true of his Dou Skills. Without the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning, even if he cultivated this method and these skills, his greatest future achievement would be no more than reaching the ranks of the Dou Sheng.

With the assistance of the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning, however, his future would be limitless!

After the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning and Soul Power entered Lei Dong's body, he felt as if his body, which was both unbearably painful and scorching hot, had suddenly embraced a block of thousand-year-old ice.

That sensation could be summed up in one word: "Refreshing~!"

That night.

When Lei Dong awoke, he saw that the old man, who had already been illusory, had become even more indistinct. It even seemed as though he might dissipate at any moment.

Lei Dong asked in confusion, "Old Ancestor, does this count as a failure?"

Although he knew he definitely wouldn't die and had even made a desperate gamble, he had no idea how long he had been unconscious. He had obviously failed countless times...

The old man shook his head and smiled. "No, you didn't fail. Check your body first."

Upon hearing this, Lei Dong felt inexplicably delighted. He then sat down cross-legged.

The next moment, even Lei Dong was somewhat shocked!

He had actually broken through the Dou Zhe realm directly, and had even advanced to the level of a Two-Star Dou Shi.

At the Dou Shi stage, one was still an ant among ants across the entire continent.

But who hadn't started out as an ant before gradually walking forward step by step?

Moreover, he was only a seven-year-old child.

Dou Shi: One to nine stars. They possessed Dou Qi Gauze Robe and could condense Qi into liquid form.

After that, Da Dou Shi: One to nine stars. They could form Dou Qi Armor, release External Dou Qi, and condense Qi into a solid, diamond-shaped form.

Dou Ling: One to nine stars. They could solidify Dou Qi into objects.

Dou Wang: One to nine stars. They could form Dou Qi Wings and draw upon a small amount of energy from the surrounding space. They could soar through the sky!

Dou Emperor: One to nine stars. They could form Dou Qi Wings and draw upon large amounts of surrounding elemental energy. Without relying on external forces, they could remain in the void for a short period of time (Advanced Dou Emperor).

Dou Zong: One to nine stars. They could remain in the void without relying on external forces and could create a Space Lock (Advanced Dou Zong).

Dou Zun: One to nine stars. They could grasp and utilize Space Power.

Peak Dou Zun: From the first to the tenth turn of the peak Dou Zun realm. They faced the predicament of entering sainthood. (The Dou Qi required for each turn was equivalent to that required by a one-to-nine-star Dou Zun.)

Half Saint: From low to advanced levels. They had initially entered the Saint realm and far surpassed the Dou Zun realm.

Dou Sheng: One to nine stars. With every gesture, they could topple mountains and split the earth, shattering space. Opening up a space from the Void Space that could house people was the hallmark of a Dou Sheng powerhouse.

The hallmark of a Six Star Dou Sheng and above was Spatial Shift.

Dou Di: They changed their own bloodline, allowing their descendants to benefit, and could revitalize an entire race through the strength of one person. They were existences transcending heaven and earth.

Lei Dong's starting point had already surpassed countless people. What made him even happier was that his Soul Power had actually reached the Peak Spirit Realm!

Although he wasn't an Alchemist, Soul Power was still extremely useful. As for exactly how useful it was, there was no need to explain it all one by one.

Furthermore, with this Nine-Colored Lightning in hand, Lei Dong could be certain that challenging those above his level would not be difficult.

Even if this lightning and the Fallen Heart Flame within his body were both merely in their infant states, their might was still astonishing. At the very least, Lei Dong had experienced it firsthand just now.

After sensing his many changes, Lei Dong knelt and bowed. "Thank you, Old Ancestor!"

The old man shook his head and smiled. "There's no need to thank me. You obtained all of this through your persistence."

"Just as you guessed, you're the only person in a thousand years to enter this place. And this old man is also about to disappear. This lightning was originally meant for you, regardless of whether you could pass the test."

Upon hearing this, Lei Dong was furious. He cried out in disbelief, "What!?"

Even though the person before him was technically his ancestor, Lei Dong still felt his temper flare at this moment. Unable to hold himself back, he blurted out, "Old man, are you messing with me?"

The moment he finished speaking, Lei Dong regretted it... After all, although the old man was merely a wisp of Soul Power, he was still a Dou Di powerhouse. Even a wisp of Soul Power was enough to crush a Dou Shi like him to death!

Just as Lei Dong was preparing to apologize, the old man instead burst into laughter and said, "It's been a long time since anyone dared speak to me like that."

Upon hearing this, Lei Dong hurriedly said, "Old Ancestor, please forgive me. I..."

The old man waved his hand and interrupted him. "You what? Do you think I would hold a grudge against a junior like you?"

After saying this, without waiting for Lei Dong to say anything else, the old man slapped Lei Dong on the butt and sent him flying...

After sending Lei Dong flying with one slap, the old man muttered, "You rude little brat. If I didn't hope that you could lead the Lei Clan to rise again, I would have killed you!"

However, after grumbling for a while, the old man burst into hearty laughter again. He greatly admired Lei Dong as a person.

The next moment, the old man's figure completely dissipated into the space around them...