News Travels That Fast Between Heavenly Daos?!

There was silence in the sky above the Lightning Domain for a moment.

Heavenly Dao of Lightning looked down at Lu Qing'an's hand, then at the dissipated purplish-black lightning, and for the first time, a serious expression appeared on his face.

He certainly didn't use his full strength in that attack.

Lu Qing'an had only just entered the Great Dao Realm. If he used all his power right away and accidentally crippled someone, the Nether Emperor would probably be the first to object.

Even so, that attack was not something an ordinary Great Dao Realm could withstand head-on.

Not to mention someone like Lu Qing'an, who didn't even use any defensive spells, but simply grabbed the lightning with his bare hands and crushed it right in front of him.

Heavenly Dao of Lightning remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded.

"You caught it."

Lu Qing'an smiled and asked, "What about the test?"

"What I say, I will always keep."

After speaking, Heavenly Dao of Lightning suddenly added, "However, I only agreed to let you participate in the test. Whether you pass or not depends on yourself. After you pass, whether I give you the Great Dao Sacred Origin will have to be reconsidered."

Lu Qing'an was already very satisfied.

As long as I can participate in the test, everything else is negotiable.

He now found that this Heavenly Dao of Lightning wasn't as difficult to get along with as he had imagined. Although he had a bad temper and spoke harshly, at least he wasn't truly unreasonable.

How is the test conducted?

Heavenly Dao of Lightning looked up into the distance.

The thunderclouds slowly parted to the sides, revealing a purple staircase that stretched as far as the eye could see.

The steps rose higher and higher, stretching all the way to the deepest part of the thunderclouds. On each step, countless bolts of lightning danced, the color of the lightning deepening as one went higher.

"Lightning Stairway."

Heavenly Dao of Lightning said calmly, "There are a total of nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine steps. You are not allowed to use other Great Dao; you can only use the Law of Lightning. If you can reach the top, you will have passed."

Lu Qing'an looked up for a while.

"Just climb the stairs?"

You can say that after you go inside.

Heavenly Dao of Lightning was clearly displeased by his relaxed demeanor. "There have been people who thought it would be easy before they came in, but after climbing for over three thousand years, they only reached the eight thousandth step."

Lu Qing'an responded with an "oh".

The next moment, he walked towards the Lightning Stairway.

Heavenly Dao of Fire had somehow appeared at the front, his face full of amusement. "How long do you think you'll have to guess?"

Heavenly Dao of Metal didn't bother to reply.

The Heavenly Dao of Water pondered for a moment, "His previous five trials of the five elements took less than an hour. His Law of Lightning is also complete; I guess it will be within a day."

"You're underestimating him."

The Heavenly Dao of Fire shook its head.

"Half an hour."

Upon hearing this, Heavenly Dao of Lightning's face darkened.

"Old Ghost Chi, you've got nothing better to do?"

"I do have a lot of free time."

"Then you'll go in and keep him company?"

The Heavenly Dao of Fire moved slightly to the side.

"Forget it, it's against the rules for me to go in while others are being tested."

Heavenly Dao of Lightning snorted coldly and ignored him.

Lu Qing'an has already reached the first level.

The moment I stepped on it, a tiny bolt of lightning slithered down the sole of my shoe and into my body.

I didn't feel anything.

Second stage.

Third stage.

Even after reaching the hundredth step, the lightning did not show any significant increase.

Lu Qing'an's speed increased.

Later on, they almost stopped walking step by step and instead leaned slightly forward, climbing the stairs.

One thousand steps.

Two thousand steps.

Three thousand steps.

The expressions on the faces of the people below gradually changed from casual to strange.

"Isn't it a bit too fast?"

The Heavenly Dao of Wood asks the Way.

Heavenly Dao of Lightning did not answer.

He certainly knew it was fast.

And it's not just fast, it's incredibly fast.

Ordinary cultivators climbing the Lightning Stairway must simultaneously withstand the lightning and perceive the changes in the Great Dao of Lightning through each bolt. The higher they go, the stronger the lightning becomes, and the slightest mistake requires them to retreat and readjust.

Lu Qing'an is doing well.

From the first step to the third thousand steps, it basically never stopped.

The lightning bolts that struck him didn't seem like a test, but rather like they were giving him a bath.

After reaching the fifth thousandth step, Lu Qing'an's speed finally slowed down a bit.

The Thunder are starting to really get stronger.

The purple lightning no longer only appeared from beneath their feet; thick pillars of lightning also continuously struck down from the clouds overhead. Some of the lightning did not directly attack the physical body, but instead penetrated into the sea of consciousness, specifically to shake the soul.

Lu Qing'an finally felt like he was taking a test.

He did not use the system to enhance his strength, nor did he mobilize the Great Dao of the Five Elements. He only used the perfected Law of Lightning to protect his physical body and soul, and as he ascended, he sensed the extremely subtle changes within the lightning.

When he reached more than six thousand steps, he gradually realized something.

What makes Great Dao of Lightning truly special is not just its speed or strength.

It's about making a decision.

The heavens and earth became tainted, and thunder struck.

When a cultivator breaks through a cultivation realm, a tribulation of lightning descends.

When evil spirits or malevolent entities appear, Thunder Method is often one of the most effective forces to subdue them.

Destruction is merely a symptom.

There is also a very special kind of order hidden within the thunder.

The penalty should be imposed.

If it needs to be broken, then break it.

Lu Qing'an gradually slowed down. He had taken only a short time to climb the first few thousand steps, but he was no longer in a hurry for the rest. Every hundred steps, he would stop for a while to feel the trace of Daoist energy left behind after the lightning struck his body.

Seeing this, Heavenly Dao of Lightning Dao's expression finally improved considerably.

"Good."

Heavenly Dao of Fire immediately said, "Why didn't you say so when you were running so fast earlier?"

"Shut up."

"I won't."

Seeing that the two old men were about to argue again, the Nether Emperor spoke calmly, "He's about to reach his peak."

Everyone looked up at the same time.

Lu Qing'an has already reached the 9,500th step.

For the remaining four hundred-odd steps, the lightning had turned a deep purple-black color. It wasn't just individual strikes hitting downwards; the entire space was filled with lightning, and with each step forward, the body would simultaneously endure countless bombardments.

Lu Qing'an stood there for a moment, sensing the energy, and then suddenly dissipated the Law of Lightning from the surface of his body.

Heavenly Dao of Lightning's brows furrowed immediately.

What is he going to do?

The next second.

The black sea of lightning engulfed Lu Qing'an.

Xu Qingying subconsciously took a step forward, but quickly stopped.

She knew Lu Qing'an wasn't the type to act recklessly.

At least not in this situation.

Within a sea of thunder.

Lu Qing'an did not resist.

The lightning bolts, powerful enough to severely injure an ordinary Great Dao Realm, continuously pierced through his body, and fine bloodstains quickly appeared on his skin.

This was the first time he had been truly injured since entering the trial phase.

Lu Qing'an, however, laughed instead.

"I see."

Having come this far, he always felt that something was still missing.

Now I understand.

Thunder is not just for defense.

To truly understand this Great Dao, one must personally experience it and feel the power that penetrates everything in an instant.

Lu Qing'an lifted his foot again.

The 9,501st level.

There is no defense.

Nine thousand six hundred steps.

There is still no defense.

His body sustained more and more wounds, yet they rapidly healed thanks to his powerful life force. Destruction, recovery, destruction again, recovery again.

As he stepped onto the last step, the black lightning suddenly stopped.

The entire Lightning Stairway fell silent.

Lu Qing'an stood at the highest point, looking down at his palm, where a wisp of extremely fine lightning slowly traveled between the lines.

"Thunder can destroy, and it can also wash away the old."

"Destruction precedes construction."

"So, calamity itself is also a form of life."

His voice wasn't loud.

A muffled thunderclap suddenly echoed from the depths of the Lightning Domain.

It wasn't Heavenly Dao of Lightning that made the move.

Rather, it was the Great Dao Origin that was responding.

The expression on Heavenly Dao of Lightning's face finally became completely serious.

The next moment, the Lightning Stairway collapsed, and countless bolts of lightning converged above Lu Qing'an's head. A purplish-black Great Dao Sacred Origin gradually condensed into shape.

Heavenly Dao of Fire immediately laughed and said, "Who was it that just now said that even if it passed, it might not be given to us?"

Heavenly Dao of Lightning remained expressionless.

"If you say another word, don't ever come to my Lightning Domain again."

"I'm getting anxious."

"Roll."

When Lu Qing'an returned to the crowd, the Sacred Origin of the Great Dao of Lightning was already hovering beside him.

He looked at Heavenly Dao of Lightning.

"Senior?"

Heavenly Dao of Lightning waved his hand with a dark face. "Take it."

"You're giving it to me like this?"

"Otherwise what?"

"Didn't you say before, senior..."

"I've changed my mind, is that alright?"

Lu Qing'an smiled.

"Of course."

He stopped teasing the old man and, with a thought, the Great Dao Sacred Origin directly merged into his body.

The Law of Lightning began to rapidly transform.

With the experience gained from the Great Dao of the Five Elements this time, the whole process was much faster. In less than a quarter of an hour, a purple Great Dao halo appeared behind Lu Qing'an.

The Sixth Great Dao.

Thunder.

The cycle of the five elements was originally very stable.

After the Great Dao of Lightning joined, there was a brief fluctuation among the six Great Dao, but they quickly found their new positions on their own.

Thunder arises from the changes of Yin and Yang, and can also connect with the Great Dao of the Five Elements, such as water and wood.

The original complete cycle of the five elements was not disrupted; instead, it was as if a new tributary had appeared on the periphery.

The Nether Emperor kept a close eye on his condition.

Seeing this, my last bit of worry lessened considerably.

There's really no conflict.

At least not at the moment.

This kid definitely has a secret.

Moreover, it was a secret that even he couldn't see through.

However, the Nether Emperor did not ask.

Those who have cultivated to their level, who doesn't possess something special?

As long as Lu Qing'an can control it himself, that's enough.

After the Great Dao of Lightning had completely stabilized, Lu Qing'an looked up at the Nether Emperor.

"Senior, next?"

Heavenly Dao of Lightning's eyelid twitched.

"Aren't you going to rest?"

"Not much was consumed."

"..."

That's so infuriating!

The Nether Emperor, however, had already gotten used to it.

Which one do you want to fix?

Lu Qing'an glanced around and pondered seriously.

We can take our time on the ordinary Great Dao.

Now that we have the Nether Emperor leading the way, let's pick some important ones first.

"Space?"

The Nether Emperor shook his head. "We might not be able to find that guy now."

"Time?"

"Seclusion."

"Destiny?"

"His temper is stranger than thunder."

Heavenly Dao of Lightning immediately looked over. "What do you mean?"

The Nether Emperor ignored him.

Lu Qing'an finally asked, "What about cause and effect?"

Li Wensong, who had been silent until now, visibly changed his expression when he heard those two words.

Lu Qing'an noticed it.

He had only asked casually, but now he's made a decision on the spot.

Let's talk about cause and effect.

The Nether Emperor glanced at Li Wensong.

He already knew from their previous conversation that this guy had cultivated the Great Dao of Cause and Effect before, but the Great Dao Sacred Origin had been destroyed.

"Alright."

The Nether Emperor said, "The location of the Heavenly Dao of Cause and Effect is not far from here, and it has a deep connection with the Rebirth Holy Sect. Although I am not familiar with it, meeting it will not be difficult."

Li Wensong's lips moved slightly.

"Brother Lu..."

Lu Qing'an turned his head. "What?"

"Why don't you fix something else first?"

"Why?"

Li Wensong hesitated for a moment. "I understand Heavenly Dao of Cause and Effect."

Lu Qing'an couldn't help but laugh, "Wouldn't it be better if we got to know each other?"

Li Wensong, however, did not smile.

"The relationship isn't very good."

Now, everyone's eyes were on him.

Li Wensong was silent for a while, then sighed and said, "After the Great Dao Sacred Origin was destroyed, I went to look for her."

Lu Qing'an had already guessed what would happen next.

"She didn't help you?"

"It's not that we didn't help."

Li Wensong shook his head. "There's nothing I can do to help."

"Once the Great Dao Sacred Origin of Cause and Effect is forcibly shattered by external forces, the Heavenly Dao of Cause and Effect can be re-formed. However, my situation back then was quite special; a segment of my cause and effect was forcibly severed. As long as that segment of cause and effect is not replenished, even if I regain the Sacred Origin, I will not be able to restore the Great Dao."

This was the first time Lu Qing'an had heard him say these things.

Who did it?

Li Wensong looked at him.

After a long pause, he slowly said, "It's the enemy I told you about before."

Lu Qing'an's gaze darkened slightly.

"That Buddhist sect?"

Li Wensong nodded.

Let's talk about it when we get there.

Some things...

It really needs to be clarified.

Lu Qing'an didn't press further, but simply patted him on the shoulder.

That's perfect.

"First, take back your Great Dao of Cause and Effect."

Li Wensong paused for a moment.

He then gave a wry smile.

"It's not that easy."

Lu Qing'an laughed and said, "Did you think it was easy for me to cultivate all the Great Dao before?"

"..."

Li Wensong was speechless.

It seems there's really no way to refute that.

The Nether Emperor raised his hand, and the rift in the dark space slowly unfolded.

Let's go.

The group left the Lightning Domain.

They just didn't know it.

Not long after Lu Qing'an passed the Thunder Trial and cultivated the sixth Great Dao, a message had already spread from the Lightning Domain ahead of them.

The message was simple.

The Nether Emperor brought along a young man who had recently arrived in the Hongmeng Holy Realm, and the young man passed all five tests of the Five Elements in less than an hour.

Then they went to the Lightning Domain.

He took the blow head-on from the Heavenly Dao of Lightning.

Climb to the top of the Lightning Stairway.

It took less than a day from start to finish.

The sixth Great Dao was built.

At the beginning.

Upon hearing the news, Heavenly Dao and those top Great Dao Realm experts simply assumed it was someone who was drunk and talking nonsense.

But as more and more news came from the Five Elements Heavenly Domain and the Lightning Domain...

Some people finally couldn't sit still any longer.

"All rules are satisfied?"

"He can withstand a strike from the Heavenly Dao right after his breakthrough?"

"The Nether Emperor himself accompanied him?"

"Where did this monster come from?"

The news began to spread at an extremely rapid pace among those who truly stood at the pinnacle of the Hongmeng Holy Realm.

The most outrageous version that has been circulating has become!

The Nether Emperor secluded himself for tens of millions of years.

She secretly raised a biological son.

This time, I cleared customs.

He planned to have his own son defeat all the Heavenly Dao of the Hongmeng Holy Realm.

The Nether Emperor, who was on his way, suddenly sneezed.

He frowned.

I have a feeling that someone is talking nonsense behind my back.