Thunder Lizard Nest

"Thunderclap Break!"

Lin Feng's fist clashed head-on with the ball of electric light spat out by the Thunder Lizard!

"Boom!"

A blinding thunderous light exploded, and the violent shockwave scraped away a layer of the scorched earth around them! The ball of electric light was blown apart by Lin Feng's punch, imbued with the True Meaning of Thunder. Stray arcs of electricity darted everywhere, causing the nearby rocks to sizzle as they were scorched.

The Thunder Lizard let out a pained hiss, clearly not expecting this intruder to be so powerful. But its ferocity surged, its thick tail, carrying a whistling wind and condensed electricity, swept viciously towards Lin Feng's waist like a steel whip!

Lin Feng's eyes were icy. He executed the "Lightning Flash" footwork, his body twisting like a phantom, narrowly dodging the fatal blow by a hair's breadth. Simultaneously, he formed his left hand into a sword-like gesture, activating "Electric Light Finger." A thread of extremely condensed electric light, like a viper emerging from its den, precisely struck the Thunder Lizard's relatively vulnerable neck!

"Chii!"

The electric light pierced its scales, leaving a small, scorched hole! The Thunder Lizard let out a shrill scream, its movements faltering.

Strike while the iron is hot!

Lin Feng pressed his advantage, his internal true qi surging. "Galloping Thunder Steps" instantly closed the distance. Both fists shot out, striking from both sides like twin hammers of the thunder god, carrying explosive thunderous power, and relentlessly pounded the Thunder Lizard's head and abdomen, its vital points!

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Fist met flesh, thunderous light flashed! The Thunder Lizard's tough scales were torn apart like paper before the "Thunderclap Break" imbued with true qi, and the sound of cracking bones was incessant!

In just a few breaths, this Thunder Lizard, equivalent to a mid-stage Martial Artist, was blown apart by Lin Feng's storm-like assault. Its massive body collapsed limply, twitching twice before falling silent. Only the scorched flesh and the lingering smell of ozone testified to the ferocity of the battle.

[Killed Tier 1 High-rank Yao Beast 'Thunder Lizard', gained a small amount of Blood Essence energy.]

[Mastery of 'Nine Heavens Thunder Blade (First Chapter)' increased to 39%.]

Lin Feng panted slightly, calming his surging blood and qi. Using thunder-element Martial Skills in this Thunder Prison Secret Realm indeed amplified their power and slightly reduced consumption. He skillfully cut open the Thunder Lizard's head and retrieved a pigeon-egg-sized, diamond-shaped crystal core that flickered with purple electricity.

"A Tier 1 Thunder-element Crystal Core, its energy is pure. It's perfect for attempting to deduce cultivation techniques or replenishing my consumption." He pocketed the crystal core and turned his gaze towards the jagged stone forest from which the Thunder Lizard had emerged.

"System, scan for life signs in the area ahead."

[Scanning... Detected multiple life energy reactions deep within the stone forest ahead. Energy fluctuations are of the same origin as the target that was just killed, determined to be a Thunder Lizard Nest. Strong energy convergence detected in the core area of the nest, suspected to contain high-concentration thunder-element resources.]

A Thunder Lizard Nest? High-concentration thunder-element resources?

Lin Feng's eyes lit up. Opportunity and risk coexist! If he could take down this nest, not only would he gain more crystal cores, but perhaps he could also find rare treasures like the Thunder Wolf Fruit!

Without hesitation, he concealed his aura and, like a ghost in the dark night, silently infiltrated the stone forest.

The interior of the stone forest was complex and intricate, filled with caves and crevices of varying sizes. The air was thick with a pungent, fishy odor and the distinct scent of Thunder Lizards. Relying on his powerful mental perception, he avoided several patrolling ordinary Thunder Lizards and headed towards the core area with the strongest energy readings.

The deeper he went, the denser the thunder spiritual energy in the air became, even forming a faint purple mist. Scattered, flickering strange ores began to appear on the ground.

"Thunder Phosphorus Stone... a low-grade thunder-element spiritual ore, can be used for forging or aiding cultivation." Lin Feng recognized these but didn't stop to collect them; his target was the core.

Finally, after passing through a narrow passage, the scene suddenly opened up.

It was a massive natural stone cave. Countless purple crystal clusters, resembling stalactites, hung from the cave ceiling, constantly dripping dew containing pure thunder spiritual liquid, causing fine arcs of electricity to ripple in the pool below. In the center of the cave, a large pile of withered bones and Thunder Phosphorus Stones formed a rudimentary nest.

Within the nest lay three Thunder Lizards, larger than the previous one, with darker scales and bone spurs on their backs like sharp swords! Their auras had all reached the peak of Tier 1, equivalent to the late stage of human Martial Artists!

And in the deepest part of the nest, a small grass, only half a foot tall, entirely carved from purple crystal, with lightning-shaped leaves, grew quietly on a pile of Thunder Phosphorus Stones. At the tip of its leaves, a dewdrop resembling liquid lightning had condensed, emitting a heart-palpitating energy fluctuation!

"Thunder Fluorite Grass! And it's about to condense 'Source Thunder Dew'!" Lin Feng's heart trembled violently! This was a thunder-element spiritual plant even rarer than the Thunder Wolf Fruit! The Source Thunder Dew it condensed had miraculous effects on tempering true qi and purifying the True Meaning of Thunder!

However, the three peak Tier 1 Thunder Lizards guarding it exuded extremely dangerous auras. They seemed to have also sensed Lin Feng, the uninvited guest, and all raised their ferocious heads, their cold vertical pupils locking onto him at the entrance, letting out low, warning hisses.

Hissing sounds echoed within the stone cave, and killing intent permeated the air.

Lin Feng could handle one peak Tier 1 Thunder Lizard, two would require a bitter fight, and facing three together would almost certainly mean death!

Forcing his way through was the worst option.

Lin Feng's mind raced as his gaze swept over the cave environment. The thunderous light crystal clusters hanging from the ceiling, the pool of thunder spiritual liquid below, and the scattered Thunder Phosphorus Stones around the nest...

An audacious plan quickly formed in his mind.

He took a deep breath. Instead of retreating, he actively released a trace of provocative aura, and simultaneously unleashed "Galloping Thunder Steps," charging forward towards the pile of Thunder Phosphorus Stones on the side of the nest, not backward!

"Roar!!"

His actions completely enraged the three guardian Thunder Lizards! Two of the most ferocious ones immediately roared and charged out of the nest, one on the left and one on the right, lunging at Lin Feng with violent thunderous power! The third was relatively cautious, guarding the Thunder Fluorite Grass and warily watching the unfolding battle.

This was exactly what Lin Feng wanted – to separate them!

He rushed to the pile of Thunder Phosphorus Stones and kicked out with immense force, sending several millstone-sized Thunder Phosphorus Stones flying, smashing towards the Thunder Lizard charging from the left like cannonballs! At the same time, his body spun rapidly, and "Electric Light Finger" was unleashed repeatedly, several condensed bolts of electricity shooting towards the rightward-charging Thunder Lizard's eyes, obstructing its vision!

"Boom boom!"

"Chii chii!"

The stones were shattered by the Thunder Lizards' claws, and the electric light was blocked by their thick skulls. This harassment couldn't cause them substantial damage, but it successfully ignited their greater fury, and they pursued him even faster!

A cold smile curved Lin Feng's lips. He led the two enraged Thunder Lizards towards the area beneath the cave ceiling where the thunderous light crystal clusters were densest!

Just as he was about to be attacked from both front and back by the two Thunder Lizards--

He abruptly stopped, his body slumping backward as if boneless, sliding out almost at ground level, narrowly slipping through the gap between the two charging Thunder Lizards!

Simultaneously, both his left and right hands shot out, "Electric Light Finger" unleashed to its limit. Two condensed, almost solid bolts of electricity were not aimed at the Thunder Lizards, but precisely at the bases of two of the most unstable and energetically fluctuating thunderous light crystal clusters on the cave ceiling!

"Break for me!"

"Crack! Crack!"

Two crisp sounds! The two thick clusters of thunder crystal shattered in response, carrying immense force and swirling, violent lightning. Like two swords of divine punishment, they smashed down towards the two Thunder Lizards below, which were charging forward due to inertia and couldn't dodge in time!

"Roar?!"

The two Thunder Lizards felt the deadly threat from above and let out terrified roars, desperately trying to evade, but it was too late!

"RUMBLE!!!"

The earth shook and mountains swayed! Stones flew everywhere! The violent power of thunder raged and exploded within the stone cave!

Blinding white light engulfed the area. All that could be heard were the extremely shrill cries of the Thunder Lizards and the terrifying sound of bones being crushed!

When the thunderous light and dust settled slightly, the two peak-stage first-order Thunder Lizards were found crushed beneath the massive crystal clusters. Their bodies were scorched black, scales shattered, and blood flowed like a stream. They were clearly beyond saving.

As for Lin Feng, he had already used his "Lightning Flash" movement technique to escape to a distance just before the crystal clusters fell. Although the shockwave from the explosion made his blood churn, he was unharmed.

His face was slightly pale. That last move, while seemingly opportunistic, actually required extremely precise timing, accurate execution, and a high demand on his movement technique. Any slight misstep would have led to self-immolation.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the churning blood essence within him. His icy gaze turned towards the depths of the nest, where the last and strongest guardian Thunder Lizard remained.

At this moment, that Thunder Lizard had reared up on its hind legs. Its cold, vertical pupils were filled with fury, terror, and a trace of disbelief. It stared intently at Lin Feng, letting out a threatening low growl, but it no longer dared to easily leave the vicinity of the Thunder Fluorite Grass.

Lin Feng slowly straightened his body, wiped away a trace of blood from the corner of his mouth, and walked forward step by step.

With each step he took, his aura climbed higher. On his fist, lightning began to gather once more, more condensed and more explosive than before!

The energy circulation method of the Nine Heavens Thunder Blade roared within his body, faintly resonating with the thunderous power of this Secret Realm.

"Now, it's your turn."