That Sticky Stuff

A pale gray gale, carrying blinding silver lightning, tore through space with unparalleled precision, like an inverted Milky Way, and struck the figure sitting cross-legged on the mountaintop!

"Boom!"

A deafening explosion instantly filled the entire valley, and a violent energy shockwave spread outwards, causing Zi Yan, who was watching from afar, to flutter her clothes. Her small face tensed instantly, and her eyes were filled with tension.

She clearly sensed the terrifying destructive power contained within the Wind Lightning Power, and couldn't help but worry about Xiao Yan's safety.

For a moment, he completely forgot about his serious attempt to change the subject earlier and quickly arrange for Xiao Yan to receive the baptism of Wind Lightning Power brought by the secret technique, mainly to cover up his own embarrassment.

She didn't feel humiliated or resentful at being punished by Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan was naturally unaware of the complex thoughts swirling in Zi Yan's mind.

Of course, at this moment, Xiao Yan couldn't possibly focus his attention on Zi Yan at all.

The instant the thunder and gale struck his body, the sky-blue flame lotus seat beneath Xiao Yan, formed from the Myriad Beast Lotus Heart Flame, shone brightly. The rising flame shield, like the most resilient shield, bravely met the baptism of Wind Lightning Power!

Sizzle sizzle sizzle--!

The Wind Lightning Power and thunder collided violently with the Heavenly Flames, unleashing a teeth-grinding, corrosive sound.

Silver snakes danced wildly, and gray winds howled, constantly battering the seemingly thin blue curtain of fire.

The sky-blue flames flickered only slightly, as firm as a rock and as stable as Mount Tai.

After initial refining, much of the violent element in the Wind Lightning Power was removed. The terrifying Wind Lightning Power, which was enough to instantly turn ordinary Dou Huang expert into charcoal and dust, was reduced to a critical point that Xiao Yan's physical body could barely withstand.

As the silvery-gray energy surged wildly into Xiao Yan's body, a sharp pain suddenly arose.

Even Xiao Yan, the most heat-resistant king in the Dou Qi Continent, couldn't help but twitch his face at this moment.

This Wind Lightning Power and Heavenly Flames. It had both the pain of being cut by wind blades and the pain of being numb by thunder. After the two were combined, Xiao Yan's body visibly trembled violently.

At that moment, he felt as if countless sharp steel knives were frantically cutting through his meridians, and violent electric currents were raging through his limbs and bones!

On the skin's surface, fine arcs of electricity danced and leaped like living things, crackling and popping. Wherever they passed, clothes instantly turned to ashes, revealing the tough skin underneath, slightly red and even beginning to show tiny cracks.

His hair stood on end, and his whole body was shrouded in a faint silver-gray light, making him look like a porcelain doll on the verge of breaking.

Zi Yan's heart leaped into her throat, her fists clenched so tightly that her nails almost dug into her palms.

Through the Dragon Seal, she could clearly sense that Xiao Yan's condition was actually not bad, but the scene she saw made her feel uneasy.

She even felt a pang of regret: Had she attracted too much Wind Lightning Power? What if Xiao Yan...?

However, Zi Yan clearly underestimated Xiao Yan's willpower.

The pain he experienced each time he devoured Heavenly Flames was far greater than this time!

This little bit of Wind Lightning Power is not enough to crush Xiao Yan!

Didn't you see he didn't call out?

What is this little bit of pain?

"Refine it for me!"

A deep roar erupted from his heart.

The Flame Mantra circulated wildly within his body at an unprecedented speed, while the Myriad Beast Lotus Heart Flame burned fiercely within him, completely enveloping the Wind Lightning Power that had invaded his body. It then differentiated and suppressed the power, ultimately refining it into Wind Lightning Power that he could control!

Despite the excruciating pain brought by each energy surge, his will remained as firm as a rock. He silently refined the Wind Lightning Power, condensing a silver-gray Wind Lightning Seed at the original location of the cyclone.

Time slowed dramatically in the midst of suffering, each breath feeling like an eternity.

Xiao Yan's skin was torn apart by the Wind Lightning Power, but it gradually healed thanks to his powerful regenerative abilities.

The sweat, barely seeping out, is dried and evaporated by the Wind Lightning Power on the body's surface, forming a misty white vapor.

As the cycle repeated itself, Zi Yan nervously counted. "One breath... two breaths... five breaths... ten breaths..."

Her face was pale from worry and weakness caused by the depletion of her vital essence, but her large, dark eyes were fixed on Xiao Yan without blinking.

Finally, the thirty breaths have passed!

The spatial rift that had been torn open in the air quickly closed, and the violent Wind Lightning Power came to an abrupt halt.

After the last trace of external Wind Lightning Power was Heavenly Flames, the excruciating pain within Xiao Yan's body receded rapidly like a tide.

An indescribable feeling of lightness spread from deep within my body!

He clearly felt that he had formed an unprecedented and subtle connection with the wind and thunder elements of heaven and earth.

And...

Xiao Yan focused his mind and looked inward at himself, gazing at the Wind Lightning Seed, about the size of a paulownia seed and resembling an inner core, a smile appearing on his face.

Ordinary disciples of the Wind Lightning Pavilion can only obtain a trace of Wind Lightning Power.

But his Wind Lightning Power is probably more than that of some elders in the Three Thousand Lightning Movement Wind Lightning Pavilion who have been cultivating in seclusion for ten years!

Xiao Yan let out a long sigh of relief. The silver-gray light on his body slowly receded, and the cracks on his skin had long since disappeared, leaving only his muscular physique, which looked even more perfect.

"Xiao Yan! How are you? Are you alright!" Zi Yan rushed over immediately, her voice filled with concern and anxiety. But when her gaze swept over Xiao Yan's enormous dragon, her face froze, and she immediately covered her eyes with her hands, saying with some embarrassment and annoyance, "Put your clothes on first!"

Well...

Xiao Yan paused for a moment, then quickly conjured up a set of clothes using his Dou Qi.

Okay.

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's voice, Zi Yan moved her fingers aside slightly, her large, dark eyes blinking as she looked at Xiao Yan, appearing quite furtive.

After seeing Xiao Yan get dressed, she awkwardly lowered her hands, and a blush appeared on her previously pale face.

What a huge dragon!

No, what am I thinking?

Zi Yan dared not think any further. She was a pure and beautiful young girl; how could she possibly think of such wicked things?

But the older sisters all really like Brother Xiao Yan...

She could like him, right?

It's definitely not because she's craving pills, or because she's after Xiao Yan's body...

"You don't look too well. It must be the effect of losing your essence and blood. I have some Sixth-Grade Pill here to strengthen your foundation and replenish your vital energy. I originally planned to keep them for emergencies, but now they come in handy. Come on, open your mouth."

Xiao Yan took out a pale blue pill and smiled.

"Sixth-Grade Pill?"

Zi Yan's eyes lit up.

Even though she hadn't taken many Sixth-Grade pills before, she had indeed paid a considerable price just now. If she didn't take this pill, she would be at a loss!

Thinking of this, Zi Yan leaned over and swallowed the pill in one gulp. But as if on purpose, her soft little mouth lightly tapped Xiao Yan's palm.

Tsk!

Zi Yan's thoughts were not hidden from Xiao Yan at all.

However, Xiao Yan was hesitant to express his opinion.

This girl is legally old, but her appearance is illegal.

He himself is legally legal in appearance, but not in age.

This is infuriating!

"Hmm, it melts in your mouth, but I can't really taste anything!"

Zi Yan pondered for a moment, then shook her head in disappointment.

"Alright, I'll need your continued protection from now on. I need to start cultivating the Three Thousand Lightning Movement."

Xiao Yan reached out and gently pinched Zi Yan's soft, round face, and said with a smile.

"Alright, you can begin. With me here, no magical beasts can get close to this place."

Zi Yan nodded and said seriously.

Xiao Yan trusted Zi Yan quite a bit, and upon hearing this, he nodded, then took out the silver scroll containing the Three Thousand Lightning Movement and unfurled it without hesitation.

As the scroll was unfurled, a blinding silver light suddenly burst forth from it, instantly transforming into a silver pillar of lightning that shot straight into the sky and pierced the clouds.

Such extraordinary celestial phenomena, if not occurring deep within the Inner Academy mountains, would likely have attracted many powerful individuals.

But soon, the silver beam of light dissipated, and Xiao Yan's gaze fell on the scroll.

The silver scroll was now enveloped in a faint silver glow, and strange images were faintly visible on the surface of the glow, but upon closer inspection, they were completely unrecognizable.

Xiao Yan thought for a moment, then drew out a Wind Lightning Power from within his body and infused it into the scroll.

The next moment, the silver light on the scroll became even more intense and dazzling. In the end, the scroll automatically floated above Xiao Yan's chest.

Soon, the silver light reached its peak, and the images became clearer and clearer, looking like figures flashing by in various poses, with silver lightning flickering beneath their feet.

Then, the silver light on the scroll trembled violently, and then the energy figures seemed to come alive, breaking through the silver light's restraints and crashing straight into Xiao Yan's body!

After the silver figures entered Xiao Yan's body, the Wind Lightning Power that had been injected into the scroll acted as a guide, directly carrying the Wind Lightning Power sealed in the scroll through Xiao Yan's meridians. After being refined, it merged into the Wind Lightning Seed.

Having experience in refining Void Gale and lightning, Xiao Yan didn't take this most ordinary Wind Lightning Power seriously, and the refining process went incredibly smoothly.

As for the cultivation method of the Three Thousand Lightning Movement, it appeared completely in Xiao Yan's mind after the Wind Lightning Power was refined.

Overjoyed, Xiao Yan immediately stood up, mobilized the Wind Lightning Power to integrate into his Dou Qi, and then released his Dou Qi.

As the sky-blue flames of battle Dou Qi rose, silver-gray Wind Lightning Power emerged, with Lightning Flash and howling gray wind.

"It worked?"

Zi Yan flew over and asked with delight.

"Yes, thanks to you, Zi Yan."

Xiao Yan said with some emotion.

If it weren't for the profound foundation of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, and Zi Yan's willingness to expend her essence and blood to implant the Dragon Seal, she would probably have had to sit here for several days, waiting for the right time, to complete the first step of cultivating the Three Thousand Lightning Movement.

"Don't be so polite with me, just make me some more delicious pills."

Zi Yan waved her hand generously, looking quite heroic. However, her petite figure and cute face made her movements and expressions seem somewhat naive, which made Xiao Yan grin.

Little Zi Yan is such a joy to be around!

"Alright, now it's time for formal training. If you're bored, you can wander around, but don't stray too far from me."

Xiao Yan no longer needed anyone to protect him, and considering Zi Yan's lively personality, he didn't plan to keep her waiting here any longer.

"Well, I'm bored anyway. I'll sit for a while, you can practice, don't worry about me."

Zi Yan was also curious about what kind of Dou Technique would be cultivated after attracting such a large amount of Wind Lightning Power. Therefore, she became unusually patient, sat on the ground, rested her cheeks on her hands, and said lightly.

As for her bitter tea, it had already dried out, so there was no need to worry about it; she could just change it later. She couldn't very well change it in front of Xiao Yan, could she?

But Zi Yan wasn't some clueless child. Unlike humans, as a magical beast with noble blood, her inherited memories also included a part about reproduction, which Zi Yan often looked at when she was bored.

But it was truly the first time she had ever experienced that special feeling.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded, then closed his eyes again, visualizing the Three Thousand Lightning Movement Cultivation Methods in his mind.

It has to be said, Wind Lightning Pavilion does have something special.

After refining the Wind Lightning Power, one can obtain the clearest, and truly etched into one's memory, the Three Thousand Lightning Movement Cultivation Method.

"Transform your body into thunder, and control it with your mind!"

After Xiao Yan finished contemplating the cultivation method, the images of those figures gathered together and formed eight ancient, shimmering silver characters deep within his mind.

With his gaze fixed on the eight large silver characters in front of him, Xiao Yan seemed to have an epiphany after a long while. With a thought, two streams of Wind Lightning Power emerged from the Wind Lightning Seed within his body, flowing down along his meridians and enveloping his feet.

Then, Xiao Yan leaned forward slightly and took a step forward, following the posture he remembered!

Laugh!

As his feet landed, Xiao Yan suddenly felt a wave of dizziness. His vision blurred, and when he looked around again, he was somewhat surprised to find that he was now in mid-air outside the mountain peak, and Zi Yan's figure had shrunk considerably.

With just one step, he covered a hundred meters?

But soon, Xiao Yan realized something and looked down.

Below him lay a bottomless abyss. Xiao Yan's expression suddenly froze. He turned his head and realized that he hadn't yet Dou Qi Transformation Wings!

Damn it!

Xiao Yan was startled, but his body continued to fall downwards!

"Holy crap!"