Void Lightning Pool
"Elder Zhu Li, I have a question for you. Is there any place near East Dragon Island where powerful lightning energy exists?" Just as Elder Zhu Li was about to Space-Tearing with Zi Yan and leave, Lin Ming seemed to remember something and suddenly asked.
"Thunder?" Elder Zhu Li paused, turned to look at Lin Ming, his eyes filled with scrutiny and doubt.
"Why are you seeking out thunder? The power of thunder is exceptionally violent, far beyond what an ordinary Dou Zong can be touched."
Lin Ming's expression remained unchanged as he calmly stated, "The cultivation Cultivation Method and Puppet Art I practice both require tempering with Thunder Induction to achieve any progress." He did not mention that the Heavenly Demon Puppet could absorb lightning to evolve; such a secret technique was best kept secret.
Zhu Li stared at Lin Ming for a long time, his eyes deep, as if trying to see through him. Seeing this, Zi Yan couldn't help but urge, "Old man, if you know, just tell Lin Ming!"
Upon hearing Zi Yan's address, Elder Zhu Li's lips twitched almost imperceptibly. Finally, he sighed softly and said, "Very well. In the void surrounding East Dragon Island, about a few days' journey away, there is indeed a place called 'Void Lightning Pool.' It is a strange place born from the collision of void power and the Heaven and Earth Energy, where thunder roars year-round, its power astonishing."
Elder Zhu Li's tone turned serious as he solemnly warned, "However, the power of lightning deep within that Thunder Pool is terrifying beyond measure. Even I dare not venture too far. As for you... with your current Dou Zong cultivation, you can only cautiously probe the outermost area at most. You must never rashly venture deeper! Otherwise, you will instantly turn to ashes!"
After speaking, Elder Zhu Li looked at the towering Hei Qing beside him and instructed, "Hei Qing, take young friend Lin Ming to the edge of the Void Lightning Pool. Remember, your task is to protect his safety and never let him take any risks!"
"Yes! Rest assured, Elder!" Hei Qing clasped his hands in a fist salute, his voice booming like a bell.
Elder Zhu Li nodded, glanced at Zi Yan one last time, and with a wave of his sleeve, Space Distortion, and the two figures vanished instantly.
In the Courtyard, only Lin Ming, Xiao Yi Xian, Elder Yao, and Hei Qing, who had been ordered to stay behind, remained.
Lin Ming gazed at a certain point in the void, his eyes gleaming with eager anticipation.
The Void Lightning Pool... finally found! The evolutionary paths of the Ice Puppet, Frost Puppet, and Puppet One will begin there!
"Call out!"
The pitch-black Void Space seemed to be dominated by eternal silence and darkness. Yet, at this moment, a massive black beam of light streaked across the night sky like a shooting star, moving with astonishing speed.
Strange Spatial Fluctuations emanated from this light and shadow, acting like the strongest shield, completely repelling the omnipresent and ferocious tearing force within the Void Space —a force capable of ripping ordinary Dou Zun expert to shreds.
As the light and shadow drew closer, it became clear that it was a colossal black Giant Dragon of astonishing size!
The Giant Dragon's scales gleamed with a cold, metallic sheen, and its enormous eyes, like two eerie lamps, illuminated the path ahead in the void. Atop the mountain-like Giant Dragon's head, three figures sat cross-legged, their demeanor composed: Lin Ming, Xiao Yi Xian, and Elder Yao.
"As expected of the Ancient Void Dragon, only they could soar so freely in this perilous Void Space as if walking on flat ground."
As Elder Yao gazed at the rapidly receding, Space Wrinkle on either side, even with his current knowledge as Peak Nine-Revolution Dou Venerate, he couldn't help but let out a low gasp of amazement.
"This Void Space is prone to collapse at any moment, and the violent tearing force is everywhere. Unless one has special survival skills or is a race like the Ancient Void Dragon that is born with the ability to control Space Power, an ordinary Dou Venerate daring to travel a long distance here is simply courting death."
Lin Ming nodded in deep agreement upon hearing this. His gaze swept over the enormous dragon body below, and he gained a more intuitive understanding of the power of the Ancient Void Dragon, this ancient overlord.
"Brother Lin Ming, it won't be long before you reach the Void Lightning Pool that the Third Elder mentioned..."
After traveling for some time, the enormous black Giant Dragon suddenly spoke in a deep, resonant voice; it was Hei Qing.
"Yes, thank you for your trouble, Big Brother Hei Qing."
Lin Ming nodded slightly, a hint of anticipation and excitement stirring within him. The Void Lightning Pool —that was a treasure trove where his Heavenly Demon Puppet Legion's strength could skyrocket!
After giving a warning, Hei Qing gently swayed its giant tail in the void. Its massive, mountain-like body suddenly unleashed a terrifying speed completely disproportionate to its size, shooting out like a black lightning bolt. In the blink of an eye, it vanished into the end of the Void Space, carrying with it a bright light...
"Laugh!"
Feeling the howling wind rushing past his ears due to the extreme speed, Lin Ming's eyes narrowed slightly. This feeling of rapidly traversing through nothingness was quite strange.
After a long while, Lin Ming's gaze sharpened as he looked towards the far distance of that Void Space.
At the end of that eternal darkness, a faint, shimmering silver light, like the beating of a heart, began to appear! An unusually violent yet somewhat familiar energy fluctuation spread from afar like a tide.
"Are we almost there...?"
Feeling this violent energy, which originated from the same source as Pill Lightning but was countless times more vast and powerful, Lin Ming's heart stirred. He slowly stood up from the top of the Giant Dragon's head, his gaze fixed on the silver luster that was getting closer and closer and more and more dazzling.
As the distance rapidly closed, the silvery luster magnified in everyone's vision at an astonishing speed!
At the same time, the rumbling thunder, which started as a faint thud, instantly transformed into a deafening roar, like thousands of thunderous beasts roaring simultaneously, making people's eardrums buzz and their minds tremble involuntarily.
"Hiss..."
When the black Giant Dragon finally slowed down and came to a steady stop in front of the silvery light, Lin Ming, standing on top of the Giant Dragon's head, looked at the indescribable magnificent and terrifying scene before him. Even with his composure, he couldn't help but gasp, his eyes filled with shock.
What appeared before them was a "lake" that stretched as far as the eye could see! Its area was more than a thousand feet wide! However, the water rippling in this "lake" was not ordinary water, but was completely filled with dazzling Silver Lightning!
Silver Lightning, like a viscous liquid, rolled, surged, and roared within it! Thick arcs of lightning, as large as Giant Python, occasionally erupted from the "lake's" surface, tearing through the void and emitting deafening explosions.
As far as the eye can see, this is a vast ocean of lightning formed purely from destructive thunder power! A true— Void Lightning Pool!
Standing before this vast pool of lightning, the human body appears so small and insignificant.
The deafening roar of thunder, seemingly originating from the primordial era, carried the might of heaven and earth, continuously spreading from the depths of the Thunder Pool, impacting the souls of everyone present.
Standing here, even Dou Zun expert would feel a sense of awe for the power of heaven and earth.
"So... so intense lightning power..." After a long while, Lin Ming finally recovered from his shock and murmured.
He could clearly sense that the lightning power contained within this lightning pool was far more refined and powerful than the Three-Color Half-Pill Lightning he had summoned when he refined Tier 8 Medicinal Pill! The two were like a stream compared to a river or the sea.
"Indeed, this is an extremely dangerous place. Brother Lin Ming, are you sure you want to cultivate here?" The Giant Dragon that Hei Qing had transformed into gazed at this vast and boundless Thunder Pool with astonishment and solemnity in its enormous dragon eyes.
The energy here was extremely violent; even with his powerful physique and strength, he felt waves of fear and trepidation. He hadn't expected that such a dangerous and perilous Deadly Land would be hidden in this void, not far from East Dragon Island.
Lin Ming took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart. His eyes regained their firmness and fervor, and he nodded with a smile, "Confirmed! This is exactly the cultivation paradise I need!"
With the almost inexhaustible power of lightning from the Void Lightning Pool, he believed that he could not only upgrade the silver-level "Frost Puppet" to the golden-level Heavenly Demon Puppet, but also allow the even stronger "Ice Puppet" to rapidly increase its strength!
Even if they can't directly break through to the Half Sage level, it's not impossible for them to reach the Nine-Star Dou Venerate, or even the peak Dou Venerate of the Nine-Revolution Reincarnation!
If it really comes to that, then Lin Ming will have three powerful Heavenly Demon Puppet in his hands!
Among them, the Ice Puppet is enough to rival high-level or even peak Dou Venerate, and the evolved Frost Puppet can at least rival Mid-Tier Dou Venerate. In addition, there is Puppet One, who was originally Dou Venerate... This powerful Puppet lineup is enough for him to have a solid foundation in the Middle Continent. Even when facing some top forces, he has the confidence to maneuver and fight against them!
"Brother Hei Qing, we'll go in first. If anything happens, I'll send a signal as agreed." Thinking of this, Lin Ming was already quite impatient and immediately smiled at Hei Qing.
Seeing that Lin Ming and the others were determined to leave, Hei Qing had no choice but to point at the massive dragon head and say in a deep voice, "Yes, I will guard outside the Thunder Pool during this time until you finish your cultivation. Remember, be careful in everything you do. If you encounter any unforeseen circumstances that you cannot handle, send a signal immediately, and I will rush in to save you..."
"Hehe, then I'll have to trouble Brother Hei Qing." Lin Ming smiled. He knew this was Elder Zhu Li's order to Hei Qing, so he didn't say anything more and nodded to Xiao Yi Xian and Elder Yao beside him.
Immediately, Lin Ming and the other two moved at the same time. Lin Ming touched the top of the Giant Dragon's head with his toes and his figure transformed into a streak of light, rushing towards the silver lightning pool that was raging with thunder without hesitation!