Innate Gengjin Thunderous Fiend Energy

The days of the Three Sects Tournament drew closer, and the cultivation atmosphere on Stone Bamboo Shoot Mountain grew increasingly tense.

The chosen disciples were all seizing their final moments to improve their strength, with the glows of various spells and fluctuations of spiritual energy frequently appearing in the various cave dwellings and the Martial Arts Arena.

After successfully drawing the Purple Firmament Thunder Talisman and breaking through to the eighth level of Qi Refining, Mo Yuan did not slacken in the slightest. He knew deeply that this alone was not enough.

Whether it was the envious glances subtly appearing within the sect, or the threats from the Black Fiend Sect and potential coveters outside, all required greater strength to deal with.

And the Three Sects Tournament would be the touchstone to test all of this.

He shifted his attention to the wisp of newly acquired Innate Gengjin Thunderous Fiend Energy.

This item contained the sharpness of Geng Metal and the might of thunder. If he could successfully refine it, whether by integrating it into his thunder techniques or enhancing his Geng Metal Sword Qi, it would bring about a qualitative leap in his offensive power.

However, the fiend energy was ferocious, and the refining process was extremely perilous.

"Although the Listening Thunder Abode is good, refining this kind of ferocious fiend energy might cause its aura to leak out and attract unnecessary attention," Mo Yuan mused.

He recalled seeing in the Scripture Pavilion that the sect had some secret realms or special cultivation rooms specifically for disciples to break through or cultivate special techniques.

He immediately went to the Hall of Affairs to inquire.

The attending disciple in charge checked the roster and informed him, "Junior Brother Mo, among those that meet your requirements and are currently available are the 'Earth Fire Chamber,' 'Icy Cave,' and 'Small Thunder Sound Pool.' The Earth Fire Chamber is suitable for artifact forging and alchemy; the Icy Cave can calm the mind and resist inner demons; the Small Thunder Sound Pool contains a trace of primal thunder energy, which has miraculous effects on cultivating thunder techniques and tempering the body, but it is also the most violent. Only those with strong physiques or profound thunder techniques can enter."

"Small Thunder Sound Pool?"

Mo Yuan's eyes lit up. This place was exactly what he wanted! "Senior Brother, I choose the Small Thunder Sound Pool. How many contribution points does it require?"

"The Small Thunder Sound Pool requires fifty contribution points per day," the attending disciple stated a not insignificant figure.

Mo Yuan glanced at the little over a hundred contribution points remaining on his identity jade token (most of which had been used to exchange for talisman materials). After a brief pause, he decisively said, "I'll rent it for two days first." He believed that if he could successfully refine the Gengjin Thunderous Fiend Energy, this investment would definitely be worth it.

After paying the contribution points, Mo Yuan received a token inscribed with lightning runes, which would grant him access to the Small Thunder Sound Pool, located on the edge of the forbidden area behind the mountain.

The Small Thunder Sound Pool was not a real pool of water, but rather a natural stone cave covered by a powerful formation.

The cave was not large. In the center was a spring that continuously emitted swirling purple mist. The ground and walls around the spring were covered in natural thunder patterns.

As soon as he stepped in, violent thunderous spiritual energy rushed towards him. Fine electric snakes roamed the air, emitting crackling sounds that made one's scalp tingle.

Mo Yuan circulated the Divine Dragon Body Refining Art, his blood essence surging. He then summoned a wisp of understanding from the Nine Heavens Thunder Talisman Scripture. A faint purple-gold thunderous light emanated from his body, and only then did he barely adapt to the environment.

He walked to the center of the stone cave and sat down cross-legged beside the spring.

"The thunderous energy here is active, which is perfect for concealing the fluctuations from my refining of the Gengjin Thunderous Fiend Energy," Mo Yuan's heart settled, and he no longer hesitated.

He held his breath and focused his mind, first adjusting his state to its peak, then carefully drawing out the wisp of Innate Gengjin Thunderous Fiend Energy from his Dantian, which was wrapped in Innate Spiritual Energy and Dragon Essence.

The moment the fiend energy left his body, an incomparably sharp, destructive force erupted.

Platinum-colored electric light flashed wildly, attempting to tear through all restraints. The thunderous spiritual energy within the entire stone cave was agitated, becoming even more violent!

"Hmph!" Mo Yuan grunted, circulating his techniques with all his might. He used his pure eighth-level spiritual power as a cage, the thunder-controlling methods of the Nine Heavens Thunder Talisman Scripture as a guide, and even mobilized the aura of that wisp of Ancient Thundercloud Mark to suppress it, beginning the arduous process of refining this ferocious fiend energy.

The process was extremely painful! The Gengjin Thunderous Fiend Energy was like countless tiny, sharp blades mixed with violent thunder, charging and crashing through his meridians, bringing tearing pain.

Fine beads of blood began to seep from his skin, only to be evaporated by the surrounding thunderous spiritual energy.

But his will was as firm as iron. He maintained a clear mind, guiding the power to circulate along a specific route, bit by bit grinding away its ferocity.

He stripped out the Geng Metal essence and primal thunder energy within it, integrating them into his own spiritual power and his understanding of thunder techniques.

Within the stone cave, lightning flashed, engulfing Mo Yuan's figure. He was like a cocoon of lightning, enduring the torment of destruction and rebirth.

"System, sign in!"

[Ding! Sign-in successful! Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Top-Grade Spirit Stone x1, Thunder Spirit Jade (small piece) x1, Thunder Forging Body Art (incomplete) x1, Remnant aura from the Primordial World: A trace of sparse Chaotic Thunder Source Dao Rhythm!]

[Top-Grade Spirit Stone]: Pure and majestic spiritual energy, far surpassing High-Grade Spirit Stones. Can be used for breaking through critical bottlenecks or supporting powerful formations and magic artifacts.

[Thunder Spirit Jade]: A precious jade containing pure thunderous spiritual energy. Can accelerate thunder technique cultivation or serve as the core of high-level thunder element formations.

[Thunder Forging Body Art (incomplete)]: An ancient technique that draws upon thunderous power to temper the physical body. It has a complementary effect with the Divine Dragon Body Refining Art.

[A trace of sparse Chaotic Thunder Source Dao Rhythm]: A faint trace containing the primal laws of thunder. Can greatly enhance affinity and comprehension of the Great Dao of Thunder (requires extremely high comprehension to absorb).

"Chaotic Thunder Source Dao Rhythm!" Mo Yuan was overjoyed. This was simply a godsend.

He immediately guided this faint yet supreme Dao Rhythm into his sea of consciousness.

In an instant, his perception of the violent thunder around him became incredibly clear. The previously ferocious and untamable Gengjin Thunderous Fiend Energy, under the illumination of this Dao Rhythm, seemed to become much more docile. Its internal structure and energy flow patterns became readily apparent! The refining speed suddenly accelerated!

After an unknown amount of time, the lightning within the stone cave gradually subsided. Mo Yuan slowly opened his eyes, and a flash of platinum electric light flickered within them, sharp and piercing.

His aura was even more condensed, and faint thunder patterns flowed beneath his skin. His entire being was like a drawn sword, yet carrying the majesty of thunder.

That wisp of Innate Gengjin Thunderous Fiend Energy had been completely refined by him.

Not only had it completely integrated into his spiritual power, imbuing it with the sharpness of Geng Metal and the explosive attributes of thunder, but it had also elevated his understanding of the Nine Heavens Thunder Talisman Scripture and the Gengjin Sword Qi Secret Arts to a new height.

With a slight movement of his mind, without needing to draw any talismans, a condensed, thread-like arc of platinum-colored electricity leaped from his fingertip, emitting a "hissing" sound as it tore through the air, its power far exceeding his previous ordinary thunder techniques.

This was the manifestation of his initial control over the Gengjin Thunderous Fiend Energy!

At the same time, with the help of the Small Thunder Sound Pool environment and the inspiration from the Thunder Forging Body Art, his Divine Dragon Body Refining Art had also advanced significantly. His physical strength had reached another level, subtly touching the threshold of the second layer.

The two days had passed. Mo Yuan walked out of the Small Thunder Sound Pool, feeling as if he had experienced a lifetime.

Although his contribution points were completely depleted, the gains were immense.

Returning to the Listening Thunder Abode, the moment Uncle Nine saw him, his expression shifted to surprise. "Your aura... it's become even more condensed and sharp. Your lightning pháp cultivation has progressed so rapidly?"

Mo Yuan briefly explained the matter of refining the Innate Gengjin Thunderous Fiend Energy. After listening, Uncle Nine clapped his hands and praised, "Good! Opportunity and courage go hand in hand! With this, you should have even greater confidence for the Three Sects Tournament."

Just then, Senior Uncle Qian He visited again, his expression even more grave than last time.

"Senior Brother Lin, Junior Nephew Mo Yuan, we've just received confirmed news," Senior Uncle Qian He said solemnly. "The Black Fiend Sect is colluding with a mysterious organization called 'Netherworld,' and they seem to be planning a major operation, though their target is unknown.

Furthermore, they seem to have already discovered Junior Nephew Mo Yuan's connection to the events in the Provincial City, and might even suspect him of being involved in the Dragon Soul's escape. Suspicious traces have also been found near the sect recently."

Uncle Nine's brows furrowed. "Netherworld? I've heard of this organization. They are elusive and even more difficult to deal with than the Black Fiend Sect. They've actually joined forces..."

Mo Yuan felt a chill in his heart, his sense of crisis intensifying.

However, with his greatly increased strength, he felt no fear. Instead, a strong fighting spirit surged within him.

"When the soldiers come, we'll block them; when the water comes, we'll cover it with earth."

Mo Yuan spoke calmly, his voice carrying a hint of metallic resonance. "Whether it's the tournament or external enemies, this disciple is ready."

Uncle Nine and Qian He looked at his steady and confident demeanor, a hint of relief flashing in their eyes.

The next day, the sect bell rang again, and the Three Sects Tournament officially began! All participating disciples were to gather at the main peak plaza.

Mo Yuan took a deep breath, tidied his plain blue daoist robe, slung the Thunder Dragon Evil-Slaying Spear across his back, and concealed the Soul Cleansing Banner within his sea of consciousness. He strode with firm steps towards the plaza, which was drawing the attention of all three sects.