Thunder Tribulation Liquid

Elder Mu Yan's medicinal field.

On the way to the medicinal field, Weird Grandpa, who had been following behind Shi Hao and Xiong Fei, silently vanished into thin air.

After bidding farewell to the Pavilion Master and Elder Xiong Fei, Shi Hao, Huo Yuhao, and Tang Wulin began their Thunder Law cultivation within the medicinal field's lightning-attracting formation at Elder Mu Yan's request, using heavenly lightning to water the Thunder Essence Seedling.

Shi Hao bounced around excitedly. "Mine, mine! It's all mine!"

With a mischievous grin, he intercepted every bolt of heavenly lightning, leaving Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin no chance at all. Then, without a second thought, he poured all the lightning he had gathered onto the Thunder Essence Seedling at once, with no regard for whether it could endure it.

Tang Wulin did not know whether to laugh or cry. "Don't save up so much at once. The Thunder Essence Seedling won't be able to take it."

Huo Yuhao smiled helplessly. "Neither of us is competing with you. You can take it slow and do it step by step."

Shi Hao grumbled inwardly, Wouldn't that be boring? Why not fly straight into the clouds and draw lightning there? That would be much more thrilling and fun.

At that moment, Elder Mu Yan rose from the rock he had been sitting on and walked over. He finally could not help lecturing him. "You little brat, when are you going to change that impatient, restless temperament of yours?"

Beneath the gloomy skies, where dark clouds pressed down overhead, most people would inevitably feel stifled and oppressed. Yet Shi Hao was exceptionally excited. Lively and full of vigor, he was completely unlike ordinary people and actually wanted to charge into the thunderclouds to explore them.

The sky suddenly trembled. Lightning from the nine heavens illuminated the firmament, and the Nine-Heavens Thunderstorm Eye, containing a thread of vigorous life force, condensed into being.

The slap in the face came as swiftly as a tornado. Elder Mu Yan immediately changed his tune. "Didn't you want to go into the clouds and experience the thrill of lightning? Now is the best opportunity."

Seeing the Nine-Heavens Thunderstorm Eye churning amid thunderclouds and flashing lightning, Shi Hao's heart skipped a beat. "Won't that turn me into charcoal?"

Speaking from personal experience, Tang Wulin said, "Destruction contains rebirth. Experiencing a thunder tribulation within it will allow you to deeply comprehend the power of Thunder Law, while also strengthening your body's endurance."

In order to become stronger as quickly as possible and see his father and mother again soon, what did a little suffering matter?

With that thought, Shi Hao took a deep breath and made up his mind. "Alright, then I'll give it a try."

"With your current strength, you still cannot withstand the Nine-Heavens Thunderstorm Eye alone. I'll take you up there and protect you."

Just as Elder Mu Yan was about to take Shi Hao and leave the ground, Huo Yuhao suddenly stepped forward to stop him. "There's no need for you to worry, Elder Mu Yan. With Wulin and me helping to share the lightning's power, it will be enough."

Recalling what the Pavilion Master had previously told him, Elder Mu Yan immediately nodded and accepted Huo Yuhao's suggestion without hesitation.

Thus, Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin each took one of Shi Hao's arms and soared into the clouds of the Nine-Heavens Thunderstorm Eye.

Lightning intertwined, electric radiance flickered, and thunder filled the sky as bolts scattered and struck downward.

The three of them bore the dazzling bolts of lightning as they descended one after another, deeply feeling the pain and numbness coursing through their bodies.

Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin relied solely on their physical bodies to withstand the lightning's might. Deliberately absorbing only a small portion of its power, they shared one-third of each bolt's strength for Shi Hao.

Shi Hao transformed and unleashed the Suanni Treasure Technique, enduring the remaining two-thirds of the lightning's power. While the lightning tempered and strengthened his body, it also enhanced the Suanni Treasure Technique's might. Amid the flickering runes and the baptism of lightning tempering his body, Shi Hao gradually grasped some of the true essence of Thunder Law.

The final bolt of blazing lightning crashed down. Following Huo Yuhao's guidance, Shi Hao used the Suanni Treasure Bone to refine the violet life force within that bolt. In the end, the violet energy transformed into a drop of liquid containing the phantom glow of lightning, which Shi Hao stored in the treasure bottle Huo Yuhao had given him.

Afterward, the Nine-Heavens Thunderstorm Eye rapidly collapsed, as though it had exhausted all its strength, retreating along with the surrounding dark clouds. The sky soon became clear and bright, and after the rain came fair weather and fresh air.

"This is Thunder Tribulation Liquid. It contains vigorous life force. Drink it quickly."

Elder Mu Yan looked with great satisfaction at the three who had landed safely. Then he urged Shi Hao accordingly.

Shi Hao sat cross-legged and consumed the divine liquid. He could not help sticking out his tongue. "It's a little numb."

He closed his eyes and focused, absorbing the life force within the Thunder Tribulation Liquid. Solid golden Suanni runes gradually emerged behind him, while a faint thread of violet energy curled around him.

Lightning flashed with tyrannical force, carrying a trace of destructive aura. Shi Hao's understanding of Thunder Law became even clearer and more profound, and his entire presence was visibly stronger and more imposing than before.

Mu Yan was greatly gratified by the sight. "At such a young age, you've already made a small achievement in lightning arts so quickly. Your future is limitless."

"Thank you for your guidance, Elder Mu Yan. And thank you two as well. As expected of my good brothers." Shi Hao sincerely expressed his gratitude to the three people before him.

Tang Wulin teased, "The Thunder Essence Seedling deserves much of the credit. How could you forget it?"

Shi Hao's eyes lit up, and a bad idea began to form. "How about letting the Thunder Essence Seedling have a taste of my Suanni Treasure Technique as its reward?"

Mu Yan immediately slapped Shi Hao on the head. "You little brat, stop doing things that make people worry."

Heaven-Mending Pavilion, main hall.

Mu Yan brought the three here to report back to the Pavilion Master and inform him of their cultivation results.

"Very good. With your current strength, you are capable of protecting yourselves within Hundred-Segment Mountain. It is time to tell you certain things."

The Pavilion Master solemnly explained Heaven-Mending Pavilion's hidden secrets to the three of them. "On the surface, Heaven-Mending Pavilion appears peaceful and tranquil, but in truth, the outside world has long been watching us like hungry tigers amid undercurrents."

"Our sacrificial spirit—the Divine Vine—is actually nearing the end of its lifespan. The outsiders sent their clan members and descendants to Heaven-Mending Pavilion because they are waiting for the divine rain that will descend after the sacrificial spirit passes away, so they may gain nourishment from its treasure techniques."

The Pavilion Master continued, "Once we lose the Divine Vine's protection, the outside forces will surely seize the opportunity to invade and exploit Heaven-Mending Pavilion. Therefore, I hope that during your journey to Hundred-Segment Mountain, you will secretly search for the Fountain of Youth and help the Divine Vine preserve a final chance at life."

Mu Yan, standing nearby, reminded them, "Only the three of you know about searching for the Fountain of Youth. You must not let it be known to anyone else. Thus, your public mission is to seek opportunities for yourselves while helping Weird Grandpa find his sword. In secret, you must also search for the Fountain of Youth that can restore the Divine Vine's vitality."

The three nodded solemnly and answered in unison, "Understood."

The Divine Vine had shown him kindness, and the elders of Heaven-Mending Pavilion had also treated him well. Searching for the Fountain of Youth was naturally a duty he could not refuse.

With that thought, Shi Hao had already made his decision.

As for Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin, there was even less need to mention them. They were Shi Hao's good brothers and would unhesitatingly endure hardships with him, sharing both sweetness and bitterness.

Thus, the matter of the three heading to Hundred-Segment Mountain to search for the sword and the Fountain of Youth was smoothly decided.

Because Shi Hao could not rest easy leaving Shi Qingfeng alone at Genius Camp, he decided to leave Furball behind with Little White the unicorn and the Golden Cheetah, so they could protect Shi Qingfeng at all times.

Finally, accompanied and led by Elder Xiong Fei, Shi Hao, Huo Yuhao, and Tang Wulin set off for Skybreak City, which held one entrance passage leading to Hundred-Segment Mountain.