Chu Feng: There's Another Surprise!

"Thank Rushing Thunder for your guidance, sir."

In the courtyard, Great Sage Benlei opened his eyes and respectfully bowed to Chu Feng.

No need for formalities.

Chu Feng smiled and asked, "How do you feel?"

The Great Sage Benlei said, "Student, I feel that I can now control lightning with a wave of my hand, and all the true lightning in the world can be used by me."

"Indeed, to have such insights so soon after breaking through to the Great Sage suggests that your understanding of the Path of Thunder is deeper than that of the Path of the Blade."

Chu Feng gave his evaluation.

"What you say is absolutely right, sir."

Great Sage Benlei paused for a moment, then continued, "I have been cultivating under your tutelage for nearly a hundred days, yet I am still unaware of your illustrious reputation. I hope you will enlighten me."

Chu Feng smiled and said, "I am Chu Feng, one of the ten chief disciples of the Dao-Seeking Academy."

Upon hearing this, the Great Sage Benlei's face showed astonishment. After a long while, he came to his senses and said, "I never expected that I would receive guidance from Peerless Saint Master. From now on, Thunderclap Mountain Villa will certainly regard the Dao-Seeking Academy as the most respected."

"Can."

Chu Feng said, "If Thunderclap Mountain Villa has suitable disciples in the future, they can be admitted to the Dao-Seeking Academy for cultivation. Thunderclap Mountain Villa can also enjoy the same benefits as other Half-Saint forces."

This is the rule of the Dao-Seeking Academy. Gaining the loyalty of a semi -Half-Saint power is tantamount to expanding the Dao-Seeking Academy's territory.

"Thank you, sir."

Great Sage Benlei never expected that simply selling his ancestor's hammer would make him a disciple of the Peerless Saint Master.

Although Thunderclap Mountain Villa has an ancestral rule not to join any holy land faction.

But in the eyes of the Great Sage Benlei, rules are made by people, and besides, the Miscellaneous Dao Institute now has two peerless geniuses who dominate the world.

Becoming their junior brother would be a great thing for the entire Thunderclap Mountain Villa.

As the two were talking, a familiar mechanical voice echoed in Chu Feng's mind again.

"Ding! Host's disciple Bai Qian has comprehended the True Intent of Thunder. Host's True Essence of the Great Dao +1."

There was another surprise in store. Chu Feng's gaze fell on Bai Qian, who was sitting in the corner of the main hall.

Bai Qian groggily opened her small eyes and said to Chu Feng, "Master, it seems that I have grasped the True Intent of Thunder. It's a pity that Junior Brother Rushing Thunder's phenomenon has ended, otherwise I would definitely have been able to comprehend the Five Thunders Divine Ability."

One of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Transformations is the ability to Mastery of the Five Thunders, allowing one to arbitrarily control lightning.

She never expected that her trip would yield such a result.

Chu Feng smiled and said, "That's easy. I happen to have five Thunder Jade Talismans here. Take them back and study them carefully, and Mastery of the Five Thunders without any problem."

After speaking, he casually handed the five previously engraved Thunder Jade Talismans to Bai Qian.

Bai Qian's eyes lit up when she saw the five Thunder Jade Talismans. Her junior brother Rushing Thunder had only used two talismans to comprehend the True Essence of the Thunder Dao. If she had five, wouldn't she be on her way to heaven?

Seeing this scene, the Great Sage Benlei in the courtyard felt only envy; this was the difference between a direct disciple and a disciple on the side of honor.

However, he firmly believed that as long as a disciple of the Thunderclap Mountain Villa entered the Dao-Seeking Academy, another Great Sage would surely emerge one day.

"We congratulate Rushing Thunder on achieving the rank of Great Sage."

A series of respectful greetings rang out outside the palace gates.

Great Sage Benlei didn't speak, but turned to look at Chu Feng, wanting to ask for his opinion.

Chu Feng laughed and said, "Rushing Thunder, go out and enjoy the cheers you deserve."

"Promise."

Great Sage Benlei knew that his master didn't want to have too much interaction with those Great Sage outside who looked down on people.

He turned and left, and as soon as he opened the palace gate, he saw several Great Sage standing at the entrance, with cultivators from the Thunderclap Mountain Villa and Myriad Treasures Pavilion standing on both sides.

"Fellow Daoists, Rushing Thunder."

Upon seeing this, the Great Sage returned the greeting.

"Rushing Thunder, you're too kind."

"Fellow Daoists, my master is a little tired. Please come with me." Great Sage Benlei cleverly dissuaded everyone from visiting his master.

Hearing this, everyone could only laugh and follow Great Sage Benlei away, after all, Great Sage Benlei was the main character today.

Elder Liu, "The Thunder Duke's Saint Hammer will be personally handed over to that Great Sage by the Great Sage Benlei."

"That's natural."

Great Sage Benlei didn't see anything wrong with it. In his opinion, the master was the Great Sage of the time, and not just anyone could easily meet him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have let his Martial Uncle Golden Wing bid at the auction.

Compared to the bustling scene outside, the palace was much quieter and less crowded than Chu Feng.

Both Great Sage Golden Wing and Bing Yan had gained something, and their faces were filled with happy smiles.

"Brother, when are we leaving?"

The Great Sage Golden Wing spoke up and asked.

Chu Feng said, "Once we get our hands on the Thunder Duke's Saint Hammer, we'll leave Unrivaled City. There's nothing here for us to linger on."

Great Sage Golden Wing asked, "Shall I go get the hammer?"

Chu Feng: "No rush, I still have a small gift for Rushing Thunder. After all, he calls me 'sir,' so he can't be shortchanged."

Great Sage Golden Wing gave Chu Feng a thumbs up. "Brother, you truly lived up to your reputation."

Night fell.

Inside the palace where the Thunderclap Mountain Villa resided, the lights were bright, and the atmosphere was lively with the clinking of glasses and other festive cheer.

The disciples of the Thunderclap Mountain Villa all looked drowsy and drunk.

Since the passing of the founder, Thunderclap Mountain Villa has lost its former glory, and the disciples should no longer claim to be Half-Saint as before.

The reputation of the Thunderclap Mountain Villa as Half-Saint power is now in grave danger.

But all of this has changed today. Half-Saint has reappeared in their Thunderclap Mountain Villa, and they will surely regain their former glory.

Without them needing to promote it, the entire Unrivaled City already knows that Half-Saint is in charge of the Thunderclap Mountain Villa, and within half a year, the entire Profound Heaven Continent will know about it.

Compared to the joy of his disciples, Great Sage Benlei, though smiling, showed no trace of arrogance.

Especially after witnessing the master's power, he knew what it meant to be outmatched and to have a higher level of understanding. Half-Saint was merely the starting point for cultivating the Great Dao.

After several rounds of drinks...

Great Sage Benlei raised his wine cup to toast the Great Sage of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion: "Fellow Daoist, thanks to the help of your Myriad Treasures Pavilion, otherwise I would not have been able to break through to the Half-Saint realm in such a short time. This time, you can name your price for the commission."

The Great Sage of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion smiled and said, "Hasn't the commission already been paid, fellow Daoist? The three-day extraordinary phenomenon is more valuable than any treasure."

Before he came, he had discussed this matter with the Great Sage of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, and they finally came to this decision: Myriad Treasures Pavilion is a business, and having more friends will make the business more prosperous.

Upon hearing this, the Great Sage Benlei smiled and said, "Since that's the case, then I won't say anything more. If Myriad Treasures Pavilion needs anything in the future, just let me know."

"Good."

The Great Sage of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion raised his wine glass. "Bottoms up."

"Dry!"

The two of them drank the wine in their glasses in one gulp.

Just as the Great Sage Benlei put down his wine cup, the Great Sage Xueyou spoke up, "Fellow Rushing Thunder, I have a question in my mind that I would like to ask you to answer."

"Xueyou Daoist Xueyou, please speak."

Great Sage Benlei said with a smile.

Before the Great Sage Xueyou could speak, a familiar yet unfamiliar voice came from the doorway.

"It's quite lively, everyone!"

The sudden voice caused many cultivators present to frown slightly. Today was Rushing Thunder's joyous day, so why was someone making sarcastic remarks at this crucial moment?

Everyone turned their attention to the doorway, where a handsome man dressed in a golden feather robe walked in with a smile.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Great Sage Benlei quickly stood up and said, "I was unaware of the arrival of Martial Uncle Golden Wing. Please forgive my lack of proper welcome."

Upon hearing the title "Master Uncle," the dissatisfaction in everyone's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by expressions of utmost respect.

Great Sage Golden Wing laughed and said, "You old rascal, you're quite polite. I'm here to pick up something for your husband, and I'll give you what's rightfully yours while I'm at it."

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Curiosity appeared on everyone's faces.

Great Sage Benlei quickly realized what was happening, strode up to Great Sage Golden Wing, and took out a huge box from his storage ring.

"Uncle-Master, the Thunder Duke's Saint Hammer that the master requested is inside. Please check it."

Great Sage Golden Wing didn't even glance at it, and said with a smile, "No need, I'm sure you wouldn't dare to lie to that lord."

"Of course, I will never forget your kindness, sir."

Great Sage Benlei spoke the word "sir," his eyes were filled with nothing but reverence.

Great Sage Golden Wing casually put the box into his storage ring, then took out a jade pendant and handed it to Great Sage Benlei.

"Your husband asked me to give this to you. You should have heard the legends surrounding this jade pendant, so I don't need to say more."

The words "Sword Jade" flashed through Great Sage Benlei's mind. Every disciple of Great Sage Qiankun possessed Sword Jade bestowed upon him, and each Sword Jade contained the Sword Qi of Great Sage Qiankun's full-force attack.

Thinking this, he accepted the Sword Jade with both hands. "This student thanks you, sir."

"Alright, everything's been settled. Now you can continue playing music and drinking."

After speaking, the Great Sage Golden Wing turned and left, leaving everyone with an enigmatic silhouette.

Only after his figure completely disappeared into the darkness did everyone come to their senses and turn their gazes to Great Sage Benlei...