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Chapter 209: Thunder Enters the Soul
In the depths of Qianyuan Lake, within the vast Cave, only Sun Zhe and Elder Hai remained. After Xiang Yuanqiu brought Sun Zhe here, he left the Cave. After all, he was the East Hall Master and could not be as free as Sun Zhe.
"Do you know why I took you as my disciple?"
Gazing quietly at the young man before him, a faint light flickered in Elder Hai's eyes, which were filled with the vicissitudes of life. His calm voice followed, and although his strength had reached its peak, there was no hint of pressure in his words; he seemed like a leisurely old neighbor.
"I do not know, Master."
Sun Zhe replied candidly.
"Hehe, there are actually two main reasons for taking you as my disciple. Of course, if you think it is because of your qualifications or comprehension, then you are mistaken. Perhaps your talent could attract many sects vying to take you as their disciple, but to me, it is not particularly outstanding. In the endless years, I have seen far too many talents..."
As if recalling something, a fleeting look of nostalgia appeared in Elder Hai's eyes, and a swirl of memories enveloped his heart.
After a moment, Elder Hai finally returned from his reverie. He glanced at Sun Zhe, who was quietly waiting beside him, and subtly nodded in approval of Sun Zhe's composed demeanor. After a brief pause, he continued speaking.
"In my lifetime, I have taken in three disciples. The strongest is my eldest disciple; his talent is almost monstrous—so much so that I cannot compare to him. In the ancient times when strong individuals were numerous, he also made a great name for himself but later disappeared without a trace; indeed, jealousy can be fierce. Compared to him, my second disciple's talent is slightly inferior, but his character resonated with me the most, making him my favorite disciple. However, over a thousand years ago, he tragically lost his life due to an accident!"
At this point, a hint of sorrow welled up in Elder Hai's eyes but quickly vanished. Facing Sun Zhe again, he spoke,
"As for my third disciple, I only took him in as an exception to repay a favor; he is not worth mentioning. One reason I accepted you as my disciple is that you bear some resemblance to my second disciple in both appearance and demeanor. Therefore, when I sensed your understanding during the Thunder Tower event, I made an exception for you."
At this moment, Sun Zhe finally understood why Elder Hai had awakened everyone else but not him that day. If he had been awakened then, he likely would not have gained recognition from the Thunder Law. In this regard, Sun Zhe felt grateful to that second senior brother whom he had never met.
"May I ask what the second reason is for Master accepting me as a disciple?" Sun Zhe asked curiously.
"This is also related to your ability to gain the recognition of the Thunder Law. If it weren't for the Law descending that day, I wouldn't have noticed your anomaly, and it was precisely this anomaly that made me consider taking you as my disciple. Didn't your previous teacher tell you about the circumstances of the Law's descent?" Elder Hai asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Sun Zhe did indeed have a master who introduced him to the path of Thunder cultivation, but later..."
With that, Sun Zhe began to recount some details about the Xuan Lei Sect. His words carried a hint of bitterness; respecting one's teacher was a principle he had once upheld, but sometimes reality was not as simple as one imagined, and certain matters were beyond his choice.
"I see, that does explain things."
Elder Hai nodded slowly. This was merely a choice between the bond of master and disciple and loyalty to the Sect. Li Cangyun's choice was neither right nor wrong, but once a choice was made, one could not blame others.
"It is quite remarkable that you have managed to reach your current level on your own. Since you are unaware, let me clarify: the Earth Law represents a form of Dao. Whenever someone comprehends something significant, the Earth Law descends to grant recognition. At that moment, along with this recognition, the Earth Power will wash through one's meridians and bones, making the recipient's body more suitable for cultivation. This is one of the benefits of the Law's recognition."
"However, on the day your Thunder Law descended, the situation was somewhat unusual; the Earth Power did not wash through your meridians at all. This can only mean one thing: your body has already surpassed its limits for cleansing. It was precisely this that piqued my curiosity."
Upon hearing Elder Hai's words, Sun Zhe couldn't help but shudder slightly. Although he concealed it well, he ultimately could not escape Elder Hai's keen observation.
"Rest assured, although your body has fused with a treasure of the Thunder element, that treasure has already merged with you; no one can extract it from your body now. Moreover, I have no habit of coveting my disciples' treasures."
As Elder Hai spoke, a hint of amusement appeared in his eyes. Having lived for countless years, his gaze was sharp enough to immediately discern that Sun Zhe's physical anomaly stemmed from his fusion with a treasure of the Thunder element; after all, Thunder itself could be considered such a treasure.
Looking into Elder Hai's sincere eyes, Sun Zhe felt warmth in his heart. It had been many years since he had seen such trusting eyes—much like those of his former teacher. Without hesitation, Sun Zhe knelt down and began to respond.
"I dare not deceive my master. Years ago, I was struck by lightning due to an accident and, by a stroke of luck, I survived. That is why my body is somewhat special."
The fact that his soul merged with lightning and crossed over to the Thunder Continent was too incredible for Sun Zhe to reveal fully. However, he did share most of his situation, especially regarding his Thunder Body, and throughout the conversation, he had only confided in Elder Hai.
"The Nine Heavens Divine Thunder... So it is one of the nine great thunders, no wonder... I thought it was some kind of treasure related to thunder, but it turns out to be that. Haha... Your opportunity is indeed extraordinary!"
Upon hearing Sun Zhe's words, Elder Hai burst into laughter, and excitement flashed in his eyes.
Seeing Elder Hai's reaction, Sun Zhe felt somewhat puzzled. Although the Thunder Body was remarkable, it merely allowed him to cultivate Thunder Power faster and made his physical strength somewhat greater. As Sun Zhe's perspective broadened, he realized that many treasures on the continent could achieve similar effects. Some individuals were even born with such abilities, like the Thunder God Bloodline from the Thunder Abyss or the Sword Spirit Body from Sword Flood. Given Elder Hai's experience, he shouldn't be so excited; this left Sun Zhe feeling confused.
"Heh heh, it's your own confusion; you possess a treasure mountain yet remain unaware of how to utilize it..."
Seeing Sun Zhe's puzzled expression, Elder Hai sighed helplessly. However, he understood that this was not entirely Sun Zhe's fault. It was already fortunate that Sun Zhe had survived under the lightning; most of his cultivation had been done in solitude without any guidance. Moreover, how could such matters be compared to ordinary people? If he hadn't encountered Elder Hai today, this great opportunity might have remained buried for a long time.
"The Nine Heavens Divine Thunder is one of the nine great thunders between heaven and earth. It has existed since the birth of the earth, and its wonders far exceed those of ordinary thunder-related treasures. However, your integration has only been physical; you have merely tapped into a tiny fraction of its power. If your soul were to merge with the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, you would have already gained recognition from the Thunder Law, and your experience in the lightning tower would not have been so arduous."
"But I have already completed the fusion..."
Upon hearing Elder Hai's words, Sun Zhe couldn't help but show a look of regret. How was he to know that the greatest benefit of the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder lay in transforming the soul? Moreover, he had only passively accepted it at that time and had no choice in the matter. However, wasting such a good opportunity still made him feel somewhat remorseful.
"That's why I call you foolish. The Nine Heavens Divine Thunder has merged with your body, but its energy is immense. Even if your body reaches the realm of Thunder Saint, you cannot fully absorb its energy. Not to mention you are currently only at the Realm of the Thunder Lord; it merely lies hidden within your body. As long as you can push it into your soul, it can still transform your soul."
"Ah..."
Sun Zhe finally understood why Elder Hai scolded him for being confused. However, after hearing Elder Hai's explanation, it seemed that this was indeed the case.
"Alright, since you have already taken me as your master, although you are not yet a true disciple, you are still considered my student. I will help you complete this transformation. Pay attention, relax your body and mind, and gather your spirit!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a serious expression flashed across Elder Hai's face. A blue droplet suddenly appeared on his forehead. Although this droplet was small in size, it radiated an unimaginable powerful aura. Sun Zhe immediately understood that his master's primary cultivation was the Water Law, while the avatar guarding the Thunder Tower must be cultivating the Thunder Law.
"Gather your spirit!"
While Sun Zhe was lost in thought, Elder Hai's expression turned cold, and his aged voice rang out. Sun Zhe's mind jolted, and he quickly sat down cross-legged, no longer daring to think of anything else. The transformation of the soul was not something to be taken lightly. Although Elder Hai was skilled in divine arts, if he wasn't careful, he could easily become a fool, which would truly be a tearful situation.
At that moment, the Water Droplet Symbol on Elder Hai's forehead shone with a dazzling blue light, enveloping Sun Zhe completely. The instant the blue light surrounded him, an immense pressure descended upon him. An unimaginable weight surged toward Sun Zhe's body, causing brilliant purple light to flicker around him. Within his Left Eye, six radiant Purple Star Points sparkled.
When he accepted the Thunder Law at the Thunder Tower that day, although the accompanying Earth Power did not wash away Sun Zhe's body, it pushed his cultivation to the peak of the Late Stage Thunder Lord, reaching the realm of a Six-Star Thunder Master.
"The Dantian shattered; the Thunder Transformation Star. This child's willpower is indeed extraordinary!"
Seeing Sun Zhe's physical condition, even the well-experienced Elder Hai couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. He could imagine that the pain Sun Zhe endured was something that ordinary people could not withstand. For the first time, he felt that choosing this named disciple was indeed the right decision!
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