Void Thunder Pool, Peak Three Star

Because of the matter of the Ancient Void Dragon, Zi Yan cannot directly absorb the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit. Xiao Ming did not say anything about this, but instead gave the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit to Zi Yan for safekeeping.

After spending two days on Ancient Dragon Island, Xiao Ming asked the people there for directions to the Void Thunder Pool Ancient Dragon Island. Upon hearing this, Hei Qing even kindly escorted Xiao Ming to the Void Thunder Pool near Eastern Dragon Island.

The Thunder Pool that Xiao Ming went to contained a Nine Profound Golden Lightning.

Of course, don't misunderstand.

Xiao Ming has no intention of using the Nine Profound Golden Lightning for the time being.

It should be noted that this Nine Profound Golden Lightning was already on the verge of gathering sentience, its strength reaching the level of Seven Star Dou Sheng, while Xiao Ming himself was only Three-star Dou Sheng. He was not so blinded by greed as to deliberately court death.

The reason Xiao Ming went to the Thunder Pool was not only to temper the few Half-Saint Puppet in his hands, but also because the Thunder Pool contained a lot of Black Demonic Lightning, which was Xiao Ming's target.

"Call out!"

In the pitch-black Void Space, a huge beam of light suddenly flashed by like lightning. Strange fluctuations emanated from this beam of light, resisting the omnipresent and ferocious tearing force emanating from within the Void Space.

As the light and shadow drew closer, it became clear that it was a colossal Black Giant Dragon. On the top of the dragon's head, a figure sat cross-legged—none other than Xiao Ming.

"Laugh!"

Feeling the howling wind rushing past his ears, Xiao Ming's eyes narrowed slightly.

After a while, they discovered that at the end of that Void Space, a constantly flashing silver light began to appear, and faintly, an unusually violent energy was spreading from afar.

"Are we almost there...?"

Feeling this somewhat familiar, violent energy, Xiao Ming's heart stirred. He slowly stood up from the top of the giant dragon's head, his gaze fixed on the approaching silver light.

As they drew closer, the silvery luster rapidly expanded, and a deafening thunderous roar resounded in Xiao Ming's ears.

Standing atop the giant dragon's head, Xiao Ming gazed at the scene before him, a look of awe in his eyes.

What appeared before Xiao Ming was a vast "lake" nearly ten thousand feet in size. However, this "lake" was not ordinary water, but was completely filled with dazzling silver Thunder.

This is a true thunder Thunder Pool formed by Thunder!

Standing before the Thunder Pool, the deafening roar of thunder continuously emanated from Thunder Pool, causing one's mind to tremble and making one appear exceptionally small.

"Such intense Lightning Power..."

Looking at this Thunder Pool, Xiao Ming sincerely exclaimed in admiration. He had seen Thunder Pool before; he had seen one deep underground in the Falling Thunder Mountain Range.

However, compared to this, even calling the Thunder Pool beneath the Falling Thunder Mountain Range a mere trifle is an understatement. The Lightning Power contained within this Thunder Pool far surpasses any Thunder Xiao Ming has ever witnessed.

"This really is a dangerous place, Xiao Ming. Are you sure you want to cultivate here?"

The giant dragon that Hei Qing had transformed into also stared in astonishment at this vast Thunder Pool. The energy here filled him with dread. Was it really feasible for Xiao Ming to cultivate here?

Xiao Ming smiled and nodded. With this Thunder Pool, he believed that those puppets could be upgraded to Advanced Ban Sheng, and then they could be sent to the Xiao Family.

His own strength can also break through to the Late Stage Three Star Dou Sheng.

Don't underestimate this small breakthrough; many Dou Sheng have spent countless years striving for even this small step.

"Brother Hei Qing, I'll go in now. I'll give you a signal if anything happens."

Thinking of this, Xiao Ming smiled at Hei Qing.

Seeing that Xiao Ming was about to enter the Thunder Pool, Hei Qing had no choice but to nod and say:

"I will stay outside the Thunder Pool during this period until you finish your cultivation. Although my strength is not as great as yours, I can still provide support if anything goes wrong..."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Hei Qing."

Xiao Ming smiled, knowing that this was Hei Qing's good intention. He didn't say anything more, just nodded with a smile. Then, he touched the top of the giant dragon's head with his toes and shot out like lightning. At this moment, the Heavenly Flames also surged out of his body and enveloped his entire body.

"Sizzle..."

The instant Xiao Ming rushed into the Thunder Pool, countless Thunder shot out like silver snakes, striking Xiao Ming with lightning speed.

However, upon contact with the Heavenly Flames on his body, these Thunder would emit a faint, muffled sound before vanishing without a trace.

Although the Lightning Power was formidable, the Thunder on the outer edge was merely ordinary lightning, and it was still far inferior to this Heavenly Flames filled with destructive power.

Given Xiao Ming's formidable strength, he naturally wouldn't suffer any injuries.

As expected, Xiao Ming fell into the Thunder Pool. The Black Giant Dragon also burst out with a strong light, and then quickly transformed into a burly figure. He crossed his legs and sat cross-legged in the void, his eyes fixed on the Thunder Pool.

Within the Thunder Pool, raging thunder danced, with massive Thunder, some nearly ten or even dozens of meters long, flashing incessantly.

Xiao Ming looked at the Thunder that were powerful enough to make an ordinary Dou Zun flee in disarray, and simply shook his head.

"The Thunder on the outer perimeter is too weak; we need to penetrate deeper."

The words had barely left his mouth.

With his robes fluttering, Xiao Ming strode deeper into the Thunder Pool, walking amidst the raging Thunder seemed to ignore him.

The deeper one goes, the denser and more violent Thunder becomes. Thunder as thick as a water vat would severely injure even High-tier Dou Zun, leaving them roasted to a medium-rare state.

The Void Thunder Pool was extremely vast, but with Xiao Ming's speed, he reached its depths in less than ten minutes.

Upon reaching the depths, as Xiao Ming gazed at the suddenly dimmed environment and raised his eyes to stare at the swarms of black lightning that resembled a dark dragon slowly writhing in the distance, even with his current strength, his expression couldn't help but become solemn.

"Black Demonic Lightning..."

A look of amazement flashed across Xiao Ming's eyes. Who would have thought that the Black Demonic Lightning, which could only be attracted by refining Ninth Grade Medicinal Pill, could exist in such a terrifying quantity here?

"The power of heaven and earth is truly unfathomable..."

After a moment of reflection, Xiao Ming took out the puppets he had previously crafted in his spare time.

There are three in total, all at the level of Half-Saint. Originally there were four, all of which were refined from the corpses of Half-Saint killed previously.

One of them was given to Venerable Tian Huo to take back to the Northwest Continent, so there are still three left.

With a thought, the three puppets took steps without hesitation, walking towards the depths of the Thunder Pool.

As the puppet ventured deeper into the Thunder Pool, it unsurprisingly attracted the attention of some Black Demonic Lightning.

The overwhelming Thunder and lightning, along with the dark, viscous plasma exuding Aura of destruction, enveloped the three puppets. The massive commotion also attracted even more Black Demonic Lightning from the depths of the Void Thunder Pool.

The thunderous roar struck the three puppets, and as Xiao Ming had predicted, the puppets, covered in fine Thunder, seemed to have turned into black holes, greedily swallowing the surging Black Demonic Lightning.

The terrifying aura emanating from him was visibly increasing, which would likely alarm many people outside.

After tempering for a while, Xiao Ming noticed that the Black Demonic Lightning was gathering more and more. In order to prevent the puppet from being directly destroyed, he summoned the puppet.

Only after the Black Demonic Lightning subsided was it allowed to return to the Black Demonic Lightning area.

After repeating this process, Xiao Ming put the three puppets away once they reached the Half-Saint Peak.

Then, with a thought, he summoned the spirit.

Xiao Ming's real purpose for this trip was to improve his strength; the puppet was just a side benefit.

The means to increase one's strength is to devour the Black Demonic Lightning.

Black Demonic Lightning is unlike ordinary Thunder; it contains enormous energy and can naturally devour it.

Ordinary people wouldn't even consider absorbing this Thunder. This Black Demonic Lightning is far too violent; getting hit by it would be a miracle if Undying, let alone absorb it.

Even if one can withstand the attack, the Violent Force of Thunder is not so easy to absorb; attempting to absorb it might result in the rupture of one's meridians and death.

Xiao Ming also wanted to rely on "spirit" to absorb and transform it; as for personally relying on the Spirit Nourishing Technique to absorb it, he never even considered it.

After the "spirit" emerged, it pulsated slightly like a sprite.

Just then, a bolt of Black Demonic Lightning the size of an arm drifted over unconsciously and, right before Xiao Ming's eyes, struck Ling's body.

Such a tiny Black Demonic Lightning naturally posed no threat to the "spirit," but at the instant of contact, the flames on the spirit's surface flickered and swallowed the bolt of Black Demonic Lightning whole.

Seeing this, Xiao Ming summoned his spirit back into his body.

Immediately, an exceptionally pure energy surged forth from within his spirit, eventually spreading throughout his limbs and bones.

This pure energy, as it flowed through the meridians and muscles, brought forth a subtle tingling sensation. A wisp of energy, like an electric current, quietly seeped into Xiao Ming's body, causing all his organs to burst forth with an exceptionally comfortable and joyful feeling in that instant.

"It really works!"

Xiao Ming's lips curled slightly, and with a clench of his fist, a strange pulling force surged forth. The dozen or so Black Demonic Lightning not far away were swept towards him as if by a whirlwind.

Finally, the spirit leaped out of Xiao Ming's body, transformed into a White Giant Dragon, and swallowed him whole.

Having swallowed over ten bolts of Black Demonic Lightning in one go, black arcs of electricity flickered across the White Dragon's body.

Then the spirit returned to Xiao Ming's body, and an astonishingly powerful and pure force surged out from the spirit's body once again, finally spreading throughout his body and limbs.

As the energies that caused the tingling sensation within his body dissolved, Xiao Ming's cultivation level began to slowly increase!

"The results were better than I expected."

"But this back-and-forth absorption is still a bit troublesome. It's better to let the spirits transfer directly from the void. Although there will be some loss, it won't be a big problem."

Xiao Ming muttered to himself, but Ling flew out directly, finally appearing above a group of Black Demonic Lightning.

A series of pulling forces were released from it, and the Black Demonic Lightning that it targeted was like encountering an irresistible black hand. No matter how much they struggled, they could not break free and finally all entered Ling's small body.

"Sizzle!"

As the numerous Black Demonic Lightning were swallowed up and entered the spirit's body, black arcs of electricity flickered on its surface.

The Black Demonic Lightning that enters its body will be rapidly refined by the Heavenly Flames contained within it, eventually transforming into the purest energy that flows outwards.

As the "spirit" frantically devoured the Black Demonic Lightning, Xiao Ming also sat cross-legged in mid-air, and within his body, streams of exceptionally pure and powerful energy began to surge forth without warning.

He focused his mind and controlled the energy to circulate along the path of the Spirit Nurturing Art Cultivation Method, eventually transforming it into powerful Dou Qi that dissolved into every part of Xiao Ming's body.

As he closed his eyes and focused his mind, Xiao Ming seemed to be able to clearly hear the countless cells in his body emitting a sound of longing and joy when those energies merged into his body.

The energy from just one bolt of Black Demonic Lightning here is enough to equal Xiao Ming's entire day of uninterrupted cultivation!

The efficiency of these two methods is simply incomparable, because there is a world of difference between them, which is why Xiao Ming came to Thunder Pool!

"If we could devour and absorb all the Black Demonic Lightning here, reaching the Late Stage Three Star Dou Sheng Four Star Dou Sheng wouldn't be difficult at all!"

With his eyes slightly narrowed, a sliver of light lingered on the Black Demonic Lightning permeating the depths of the Void Thunder Pool, and a faint smile appeared on Xiao Ming's lips.

He immediately closed his eyes completely and began to refine and absorb the powerful energy surging out of his body at an increasingly rapid pace!

Deep within the tranquil Void Thunder Pool, thunder now roars incessantly. Countless Black Lightning, resembling giant pythons, howl and surge, their power overwhelming and unstoppable. Faced with such a magnificent spectacle, even Dou Sheng Expert would feel their own insignificance.

Within that sea of black Lightning, there exists a place that resembles a whirlpool.

Streaks of black Thunder roared and coiled, completely surrounding the two locations.

However, no matter how fiercely they attacked, that area was like a bottomless pit that could never be filled. No matter how much Black Demonic Lightning surged in, it would all disappear in a flash of black light.

At the edge of the deep Thunder Pool, a figure sat cross-legged in mid-air, with streaks of black lightning occasionally shooting out from his skin, making the White-clothed Youth appear exceptionally mysterious and unpredictable.

The Void Thunder Pool is hidden in the vast and endless Void Space, rarely visited by humans. Even some Dou Sheng Expert occasionally venture here dare not enter easily.

Therefore, without any disturbance, Xiao Ming's cultivation progressed exceptionally smoothly.

Time flies by during cultivation; a month passes in the blink of an eye.

During this month, Ling devoured countless bolts of Black Demonic Lightning. The sheer volume and endless absorption directly caused the amount of Black Demonic Lightning deep within the Void Thunder Pool to become much thinner.

Of course, after devouring such a massive amount of Black Demonic Lightning, Ling and Xiao Ming also gained incredibly rich benefits.

Xiao Ming not only advanced from the Mid-stage Three-Star Dou Sheng to the late-stage, but also reached the peak of the late-stage.

Breaking through to the Four Star Dou Sheng in a short period of time is not impossible.

As for the spirit, its surface was still pure white, but faintly, one could see wisps of black lightning flashing by. After absorbing so much Black Demonic Lightning, the Lightning Attribute within the spirit's body had increased considerably.