"What is the energy core?" Xuan Ming asked.
"The energy core is formed by the fusion of residual Divine Power and the rules of heaven and earth after the fall of a god. Just like the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, it continuously absorbs the power of heaven and earth, forming a source-like existence. Logically speaking, the Thunder God should have condensed Thunderclap energy core after falling here, but now there is no sign of an energy core in this valley. It's really strange," said the Ice Dragon King.
"Could it have already been taken?" Xuan Ming asked.
"No, once the energy core is formed, it will connect with the earth's veins and merge into this world. Unless God Level being intervenes, it cannot be taken away," the Ice Dragon King said.
"But that kind of energy core is useless against God Level beings, and if it were really taken away, this valley wouldn't still contain such powerful Thunderclap energy; it feels as if it's been destroyed..."
"Could it have been absorbed by someone?" Xuan Ming asked.
"For example, a human Soul Master who has reached Level 99 might attempt to break through to the God Realm using the energy here?"
The Ice Dragon King sensed the chaotic energy here. "Very likely."
"The energy core formed by the fall of God Level being can only be communicated with by Level 99 Peerless Douluo has reached the limit of the mortal realm. This place is also a forbidden area of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Perhaps a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Master once reached Level 99 and sensed the Thunderclap power contained here, using that power to try to break through to a higher realm."
"But clearly, he failed, and the core of this world's Thunderclap energy dissipated as a result."
Xuan Ming scanned the surroundings, observing the Thunderclap power permeating the valley, and could faintly sense a sense of disorder. "Could the current violent Thunderclap power in this valley be related to that failed breakthrough? The power conflict he triggered back then might have altered the original energy structure here."
After a moment of contemplation, the Ice Dragon King said, "That's possible. Breaking through to the God Realm is defying the heavens, requiring the mobilization of immense power from heaven and earth. If it fails, it's understandable that the energy here would become disordered and the power of Thunderclap would go out of control."
Bibi Dong listened to their conversation, her brow furrowed, and couldn't help but remind them, " Soul Ring."
" Ah Yin, are you done?" Xuan Ming asked.
"Alright." Ah Yin's extended Blue Silver Emperor Vines grew rapidly, forming a vine passage at a visible speed, leading to the Thunderous Thundering Hell Vine that was about to self-destruct.
"You have to kill it with one blow, otherwise it will self-destruct."
Bibi Dong's eye twitched slightly. "You plan to absorb Soul Ring in this godforsaken place?"
"Don't worry, I have a way." Xuan Ming summoned Blood Spear, and a chilling aura surged from the Black Dragon behind him.
"Stay close to me."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xuan Ming activated his Soul Power and drove the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone, rapidly traversing through the Blue Silver Channel created by Ah Yin, with Bibi Dong following closely behind.
Sensing danger, the Thundering Hell Vine frantically unleashed countless Thunderclap, forming a terrifying pool of lightning around it. The lightning flashed and crackled, as if it would turn any creature that approached it into ashes.
The moment he rushed into the Thunder Pool, a burst of icy white light erupted from Xuan Ming's body. At the same time, the blazing flames and the icy chill, two completely opposite forces, intertwined to form a unique domain.
The domain expanded rapidly, instantly enveloping the Thundering Hell Vine within it.
In that dazzling white light, the Thunderclap power surrounding the Thundering Hell Vine was suppressed. The originally wildly dancing lightning now seemed so powerless, and the Thundering Hell Vine seemed to be Ice Seal, unable to move. Its vines stopped swaying, and the aura it emitted became weak.
The Black Dragon to Xuan Ming's right rear slowly opened its mouth, and a terrifying chill emanated from it, spreading like a tangible mist.
A surge of icy blue energy, imbued with boundless chill, erupted from the Black Dragon's mouth like a raging torrent. Wherever this energy passed, the air froze into tiny ice crystals, producing a crisp "crackling" sound.
The suppressed Thundering Hell Vine didn't even have time to defend itself before it was completely frozen by this icy breath.
Xuan Ming's Fourth Soul Ring flashed slightly, and the Blood Spear split into five phantoms, which bombarded the frozen Thundering Hell Vine from different directions. With a sound of ice crystals shattering, the small iceberg in front of him shattered, and a dark black Soul Ring slowly rose from it.
Before Xuan Ming and the others could make a move, the previously dormant Thundering Hell Vine suddenly became agitated. They twisted their vines wildly, emitting sharp and piercing screechs, like wild beasts that had been thoroughly enraged.
Meanwhile, the thunderclouds above Thunder Valley grew thicker and thicker, pressing down like a huge black curtain. Lightning bolts darted wildly through the clouds, producing deafening roars, as if the sky was raging.
Immediately afterwards, thick bolts of Thunderclap, like giant purple dragons, swooped down from the thunderclouds and struck Xuan Ming and his companions fiercely.
" Ah Yin, the cage." Xuan Ming pulled Bibi Dong and instantly rushed to the side of the Thundering Hell Vine Soul Ring.
Ah Yin manipulated her vines to quickly intertwine, constructing a huge Blue Silver Cage that enveloped Xuan Ming, Bibi Dong, and the black Soul Ring.
Countless Thunderclap struck down, crashing heavily onto the Blue Silver Cage with a crackling sound. The blinding light illuminated the entire valley. However, the seemingly fragile Blue Silver Cage was incredibly tough. Every vine shimmered with a lustrous blue light, and no matter how the Thunderclap struck, it was ultimately blocked from the outside, unable to harm the people inside the cage in the slightest.
"What amazing defense!" Bibi Dong looked at the sturdy Blue Silver Cage before her, a hint of surprise and admiration flashing in her eyes.
"It actually managed to block it?" Ah Yin materialized into a phantom image and landed on the ground, looking at her perfectly intact cage with some surprise.
Bibi Dong's eye twitched slightly. "What do you mean?"
"My current strength is only at the level of an average Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. If we really fought, I couldn't defeat a single one of the ten-thousand-year-old Thundering Hell Vine here." Ah Yin looked innocent.
"Then what's going on?" Bibi Dong asked, puzzled.
Currently, dozens of Thundering Hell Vine outside, each over ten thousand years old, are manipulating Thunderclap to attack them. This is equivalent to dozens of terrifying ten- Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Skill being released continuously. Even she wouldn't dare to take it head-on.
"I don't know, he taught me to do it this way." Ah Yin pointed to Xuan Ming, who had already begun absorbing the Soul Ring.
Bibi Dong frowned. "You really don't remember anything?"
Ah Yin shook her head, "I don't remember."
Bibi Dong looked at Xuan Ming, "How did he find you?"
"I don't know, when I woke up, that's when I saw him," Ah Yin said.
"You like him?" Bibi Dong suddenly asked.
Ah Yin was taken aback. "Is it that obvious?"
Bibi Dong looked speechless. "What do you think?"
She sensed something was very off about the Blue Silver Emperor's attitude towards Xuan Ming back when they were at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!
"But he didn't even notice," Ah Yin said, feeling a little guilty.
"It's not that he didn't see it, it's that he simply never considered that possibility," the Ice Dragon King said.
Xuan Ming viewed Ah Yin purely as a brain-damaged, foolish child!
Ah Yin also sees Xuan Ming as a child who isn't quite right in the head!
These two are completely treating each other like idiots!
Chapter 189 Immature Ideas
Outside the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's mountain gate, the battle between Yue Guan and Gui Mei against Yu Yuanzhen was still raging.
Yu Yuanzhen, in his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon form, continuously spewed out Thunderclap. The thick arcs of electricity danced wildly like silver snakes, each strike carrying earth-shattering power. Wherever it passed, the air was scorched and distorted.
Although Yue Guan and Gui Mei coordinated perfectly, they could only retreat under this powerful offensive. Their figures looked disheveled in the reflection of the Thunderclap, their hair was messy, and their clothes were torn in many places.
As the battle dragged on, Yu Yuanzhen gradually calmed down.
Smoke filled the valley, and the surrounding trees were charred black by Thunderclap, leaving a scene of utter devastation.
He knew perfectly well that these two couldn't defeat him, not to mention that he had the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan behind him.
If the fight continues and his Soul Power is nearly depleted, he'll be fine, but the other two are a different story.
But knowing they couldn't defeat him, why didn't these two back down?
Is this a trap?
Thinking of this, Yu Yuanzhen stopped his attack, his gaze passing over the dilapidated scene, and turned to look in the direction of the sect.
The area around the sect was calm, with no unusual activity. However, Yu Yuanzhen's doubts did not dissipate. He knew that the Spirit Hall always acted in secrecy, and the sudden attack by Yue Guan and Gui Mei was certainly not just a simple provocation.
" Yue Guan, Gui Mei, what exactly is your purpose?" Yu Yuanzhen, his voice echoing through the valley.
Yue Guan and Gui Mei exchanged a glance, inwardly groaning.
They originally came only to draw the attention of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and create an opportunity for Xuan Ming and Bibi Dong, but they didn't expect Yu Yuanzhen to be so troublesome. Now, they are in a difficult situation.
At this moment, if they leave directly, Yu Yuanzhen may not be able to stop them, but if the old dragon rushes back and discovers Bibi Dong and the others, or even interferes with Xuan Ming's absorption of the Soul Ring, then they will be doomed!
If they continue fighting, and their Soul Power is almost depleted, and then the rest of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan comes to their aid, they'll be in a very awkward situation!
" Yu Yuanzhen, we're only here to investigate Tang Hao. If you insist on continuing to make a move, you'd better think carefully about the fate of the Clear Sky Sect!" Yue Guan said coldly, trying to threaten Yu Yuanzhen and buy more time.
Upon hearing Yu Yuanzhen let out a deafening laugh, the sound like rolling thunder, causing the pebbles in the valley to tumble down.
"What a fine way to investigate Tang Hao! What does Tang Hao have to do with my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"
"As for the fate of the Clear Sky Sect, let the Spirit Hall have the guts to come and face it!"
The battle escalated once again, with Soul Power overflowing in the valley and light flickering erratically, resembling a magnificent yet dangerous fireworks display.
Yu Yuanzhen with increasing ferocity and unstoppable momentum. He knew he couldn't let these two continue their entanglement and had to defeat them as soon as possible to prevent any unforeseen events from happening to the sect.
Just as the battle reached its climax, with both sides giving their all and refusing to yield, the sky several kilometers away in the direction of the sect suddenly became extremely restless.
Yu Yuanzhen suddenly turned around and looked towards Thunder Valley, which was shrouded in a thick layer of dark clouds.
Purple and black lightning flashed and intertwined, like ferocious dragons churning in the dark clouds, emitting a deafening roar as if to tear the entire world apart.
Even from several kilometers away, that terrifying aura made Yu Yuanzhen his spine.
"Something's not right..." Yu Yuanzhen was secretly alarmed, and an ominous premonition welled up in his heart.
Although Thunder Valley is constantly engulfed in Thunderclap, it has never reached this level before. This scene is at least the result of dozens of Thundering Hell Vine working together to summon heavenly thunder!
Has someone trespassed into a restricted area?
Yu Yuanzhen's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly realized that the seriousness of the matter far exceeded the current battle.
The Thundering Hell Vine is a treasure within the forbidden area of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and a crucial element in protecting the sect's foundation. The terrifying celestial phenomenon it has triggered strongly suggests that an external enemy has intruded into the forbidden area, attempting to Thundering Hell Vine.
" Yu Luomian! Stop them!"
Yu Yuanzhen, ignoring Yue Guan and Gui Mei. His Thunderclap power surged wildly, transforming into a huge blue lightning bolt, and he sped towards Thunder Valley.
Seeing this, Yue Guan and Gui Mei knew something was wrong and were about to chase after Yu Yuanzhen to stop him when several elders of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, led by Yu Luomian, blocked their way.
Yu Yuanzhen with incredible speed, arriving at the edge of Thunder Valley in the blink of an eye. There, dozens of Thundering Hell Vine danced wildly, each radiating a dazzling purple light. Together, they unleashed a storm of Thunderclap, turning the entire valley into a sea of thunder.
Yu Yuanzhen stopped outside Thunder Valley and did not go any further.
The reason why Thunder Valley is considered a forbidden area by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is not only because the Thunderclap power it contains has an excellent auxiliary effect on the cultivation of Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Master, but also because this godforsaken place is extremely dangerous!
Even Soul Saint- level Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Master must be extremely careful when entering it, as a slight mistake could lead to their demise and eternal damnation.
Now, with these dozens of ancient Thundering Hell Vine attacking together, their power has increased exponentially. Unless the person who breaks in can also control the power of Thunderclap, even Titled Douluo will surely die, with no chance of survival!
Yu Yuanzhen, his gaze sweeping across the raging Thunderclap in the valley, trying to catch a trace of the intruder's presence from the violent energy fluctuations.
However, the Thundering Hell Vine was too intense, completely obscuring all traces of it.
"Could it be that Tang Hao really sneaked in?" Yu Yuanzhen couldn't help but wonder.
Only Titled Douluo could possibly break into this place without alerting the sect's alarm!
But what is Tang Hao doing in his Thunder Valley?
Just as Yu Yuanzhen was filled with doubt, a violent energy fluctuation suddenly came from the valley. Immediately afterwards, a huge pillar of light shot into the sky, containing terrifying Thunderclap power, as if it would tear the entire sky apart.
Meanwhile, inside the valley, Xuan Ming had successfully absorbed the Soul Ring of the Thundering Hell Vine, but he also sensed the terrifying power fluctuations outside.
"What's going on?" Xuan Ming asked.
"Dozens of ancient Thundering Hell Vine are working together to control the power of Thunderclap. The heavenly lightning connects with the earth's veins, seemingly reuniting the remaining core of Thunderclap energy in this Thunder Valley." The Ice Dragon King withdrew his gaze from the sky and landed on Xuan Ming, a hint of excitement in his eyes.
I have a preliminary idea.
Xuan Ming's eye twitched slightly. "How immature?"
"Since this is the place where Thunder God fell, the earth's veins here must contain some of the original power of lightning element, otherwise this Thunder Valley, which has remained unchanged for hundreds of thousands of years, could not have been formed," said the Ice Dragon King.
"The core of Thunderclap energy has now reassembled. If you can absorb that power, perhaps you can obtain a portion of the Thunderclap's essence."
"Are you crazy?" Bibi Dong couldn't help but interrupt.
"Is this a force he can touch?"
"I know it's dangerous, but... I hope you'll give it a try," the Ice Dragon King said earnestly.
"The power of Lightning Tribulation is an inseparable force from Heavenly Tribulation; this will be very important for you in the future."
Xuan Ming stared at the pillar of light that shot into the sky, containing terrifying Thunderclap power, and asked, "How do I absorb it?"
" The Thundering Hell Vine is Soul Beast with the Thunder God Bloodline. You successfully absorbed its Soul Ring, so you should now also have the ability to control heavenly lightning, right?" the Ice Dragon King asked.
"Hmm." Xuan Ming nodded.
"My fifth Soul Skill can guide heavenly lightning to descend, just like the Ten-Thousand-Year Thundering Hell Vine."
"It's good that I can barely control it." The Ice Dragon King breathed a sigh of relief.
"Next, I will possess your body to help you withstand the bombardment of the Thunderclap energy and prevent that thing from killing you. However, you will have to use the Blood Spear to guide the Thunderclap power yourself. I can only teach you how to do it; I cannot help you absorb it."
"Will I die?" Xuan Ming asked.