Arc 60The Thunder Control Selection
Xiao Hua and Xue Xue survived the Thunder Control Sect’s deadly selection, and Xiao Hua became Wu Nai’s disciple after placing first in the trial. He reported Gan Qinghuo’s situation and returned the Lightning Devouring Bead to the sect, which granted him access to its cultivation methods while keeping him in Zhen Thunder Palace.
- Xiao Hua learned that the first selection round tested lightning affinity, and after the Spirit Seeker failed to respond, he made it burst with his spiritual power and won permission to continue.
- Xiao Hua and Xue Xue entered Thunder Seeking Valley, survived its illusion and lightning formations, and used the Lightning Devouring Bead to clear a path through a deadly net.
- The illusion trial scattered the contestants, and Xiao Hua collected number plates by defeating opponents before rescuing Xue Xue and helping her qualify.
- Xiao Hua revealed sixty-one number plates at registration, passed the bone-age examination, and learned that he had ranked first among the candidates.
- Xun Ming took Xue Xue as his disciple, while Wu Nai accepted Xiao Hua after learning about his Hidden Fire Physique and weak cultivation foundation.
- Xiao Hua and Wu Nai reported to Ganlei Zi, and Xiao Hua handed over the Lightning Devouring Bead after describing his encounter with Gan Qinghuo.
- Ganlei Zi let Xiao Hua remain Wu Nai’s disciple in Zhen Thunder Palace and gave him access to cultivation manuals, additional supplies, and a copy of the Lightning Escape Technique.