Chapter 210: Three Thousand Thunder Techniques
Sweat beads as large as soybeans dripped from Sun Zhe's forehead, his resolute face now pale. If it weren't for the blue barrier, Sun Zhe's Roar of Madness would have echoed throughout the Cave. Although he had mentally prepared himself, the pain of the thunder merging with his soul exceeded Sun Zhe's expectations.
Elder Hai did not dare to be careless; the soul is a person's foundation, and the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder is incredibly violent. Only a peerless expert like him could forcibly integrate the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder into the soul. Those with slightly lesser strength would lack the ability to control it. Even he had to proceed with caution.
As time passed slowly, with both of them working hard together, the integration of the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder into the soul gradually completed.
With a flash of brilliance in his eyes, Elder Hai waved his right sleeve, causing the blue light that filled the Cave to vanish without a trace. A powerful energy surged into Sun Zhe's body, instantly revitalizing him and dispelling his previous exhaustion.
Slowly sitting back down and exhaling a breath of turbid air, Elder Hai looked at Sun Zhe, who had already stood up. A faint glimmer appeared in Elder Hai's murky eyes as he spoke slowly.
"The Nine Heavens Divine Thunder has now fully integrated into your body. Not only your physical form but even your soul has been transformed by the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder. Of course, since this thunder has just merged with your soul, you will need some time to adapt before you can discover its wonders."
Seeing Sun Zhe's somewhat puzzled expression, Elder Hai smiled gently; after all, achieving this was indeed commendable.
As Sun Zhe's Divine Consciousness entered his body, he discovered that his interior had transformed into a purple world. Not only did his muscles and veins emit a faint purple glow, but even his soul bore a subtle Thunder Might. Clearly, all of this was due to Elder Hai's efforts. The Seventh Star Point that had already solidified within his Left Eye did not catch Sun Zhe's attention.
"After this transformation, your speed in cultivating Thunder Power will surpass others significantly, and your comprehension of Thunderous Divine Power will also improve greatly. Even compared to that guy with the Thunder God Bloodline who entered the Thunder Tower with you back then, you won't be far behind."
The guy with the Thunder God Bloodline that Elder Hai referred to was naturally Thunder Abyss from the Golden Thunder Sect. Back then, Sun Zhe had envied his qualifications but never expected that after Elder Hai's intervention, his own qualifications would become comparable to Thunder Abyss. Sun Zhe believed that given some time, he might even hope to catch up to or surpass Thunder Abyss.
"Disciple thanks Master for this rebirth!"
This time, Sun Zhe truly recognized Elder Hai as his master. Initially, it was merely due to gratitude for the favor from the Thunder Tower and admiration for Elder Hai's strength. After this experience, he genuinely felt grateful towards Elder Hai; after all, without him, such great fortune would have been impossible.
"No need for such formalities; you are my disciple, and as your master, I naturally must do something for you."
As soon as the words were spoken, Elder Hai waved his right hand, and a black ancient book flew towards Sun Zhe.
Sun Zhe immediately reached out to catch it, and upon touching it, he realized that the material of this ancient book was somewhat unusual; it was neither paper nor metal, but extremely smooth and solid. A rough count revealed that the book had several hundred pages, and upon closer inspection, four ancient characters were prominently printed on the cover: Three Thousand Thunder Techniques.
"Although my true self cultivates the Water Law, my avatar is similar to you and also cultivates the Thunder Path. This ancient book was compiled by my avatar based on its own circumstances and experiences. It records a total of one thousand three hundred seventy-two Thunder Path Techniques, collectively known as Three Thousand Thunder Techniques. Of course, many of these Divine Abilities are only briefly introduced and do not detail the cultivation essentials. However, since you have just stepped into the Thunder Path Law, this book will be quite suitable for you."
One thousand three hundred seventy-two Thunder Path Techniques!
Sun Zhe swallowed hard, unable to believe that this seemingly ordinary black ancient book contained so many Divine Abilities. Although Elder Hai mentioned that many were only briefly introduced, even so, this book was incredibly precious. If placed in those Sect major factions, it would surely be treasured in their Scripture Repository.
His master was indeed generous, Sun Zhe thought to himself. He had only a few Martial Arts techniques, and regarding Thunder Path Techniques, he had yet to refine the Thunder Dragon's Claw. Yet his master casually produced a book with over three thousand Thunder Path Techniques; the difference was simply vast.
Since it was a gift from his master, Sun Zhe naturally would not refuse. Moreover, in his view, these Divine Abilities probably wouldn't even catch his master's eye. Without hesitation, he put the "Three Thousand Thunder Techniques" into his Ethereal Ring, as if afraid someone might snatch it away.
Seeing Sun Zhe's reaction, Elder Hai shook his head helplessly. His disciple was clearly terrified of being poor as a Loose Cultivator. However, he understood the allure this book held for an ordinary person; even the East Hall Master Xiang Yuanqiu would likely regard it as a treasure.
"This Three Thousand Thunder Techniques is merely for your comprehension of the Thunder Path Law. Divine Ability is just a means; Law is fundamental. If your understanding of Law reaches a profound level, you can unleash Divine Ability with just a wave of your hand. Even if you want to cultivate it, you can choose a few techniques to specialize in; you should understand that biting off more than you can chew will only lead to failure!"
"I understand," Sun Zhe replied immediately upon hearing Elder Hai's admonition. As the saying goes, an elder has eaten more salt than you have rice; when it comes to cultivation experience, Sun Zhe naturally could not compare to his master.
"Mm."
Seeing Sun Zhe's serious attitude, Elder Hai's expression softened slightly.
"I just noticed that you seem to have a War Clan Totem on you. Are you from the War Clan?"
Elder Hai shifted his tone and asked again, a hint of surprise appearing on his face. The War Clan is an Ancient race; although it can be considered a branch of humanity, it is vastly different from ordinary humans and is quite rare in the Thunder Continent. He did not expect that Sun Zhe actually possessed a War Clan Totem, and it was not just any ordinary pattern.
"This was obtained by chance during an incident."
With that, Sun Zhe recounted the events regarding the Wasteland of Demons and the Evil Demon Sea to Elder Hai. This was not a confidential matter, so Sun Zhe naturally had no reason to hide anything. However, it was clear that Elder Hai had been out of touch with the world for a long time, as he was unaware of the Wasteland of Demons, which surprised Sun Zhe.
This implied that Elder Hai had likely lived far longer than the existence of the Wasteland of Demons. After all, the Wasteland of Demons is quite famous in the Thunder Continent; anyone with some power there would know about it. Those who did not know were mostly common folk or ancient beings like Elder Hai who had long since withdrawn from the world.
Upon hearing Sun Zhe's explanation, Elder Hai nodded slightly, recognizing that his disciple's circumstances were evidently quite good.
"Although you are cultivating the Thunder Path, you need not confine yourself entirely to it. The War Clan Totem is also incredibly profound. Moreover, both of your patterns are transformed from the Beast Soul of Ancient ferocious beasts; it would be a waste to neglect them. If possible, you should cultivate them well. However, the cultivation method for the War Clan Totem has always been a closely guarded secret of the War Clan, and outsiders rarely know about it. You will need to put in your own effort."
Whether advising Sun Zhe on the Three Thousand Thunder Techniques or encouraging him not to give up on the War Clan Totem, Elder Hai was merely pointing out a direction for Sun Zhe's cultivation. After all, Sun Zhe was still just a registered disciple; he could not prepare everything for him.
"I understand, Master."
In fact, Sun Zhe had no intention of giving up on the War Clan Totem. How could he abandon something that could significantly enhance his combat power in a short time? The only issue was that he did not know the cultivation method for the patterns.
"Alright, I have done what I needed to do as your master; now it's time for you to share some information about yourself."
"My master’s title is Sea Elder; within the temple, others call me Elder Hai. Throughout my life, I have three Supreme Techniques, each passed down to one of your three senior brothers. If you can reach the Thunder Emperor Realm within thirty years, I will accept you as my direct disciple and teach you one Divine Ability!"
These three Supreme Techniques are renowned Divine Techniques across the continent and are certainly not comparable to ordinary Divine Abilities. As Xiang Yuanqiu mentioned, mastering any one of them would qualify one to stand among the top experts on the continent.
However, reaching the Thunder Emperor Realm within thirty years made Sun Zhe feel somewhat apprehensive. According to what that old man said back then, he could reach the Realm of Thunder Lord within ten years and advance to Thunder Emperor Realm within fifty years. Although he had a series of opportunities that allowed him to reach Thunder Lord Pinnacle in less than a year and might achieve Realm of Thunder Lord in under ten years, advancing from Thunder Lord to Thunder Emperor was exponentially more difficult. Thirty years would indeed be an extremely challenging task for him.
However, how could he give up without trying? If he gave up so easily, he wouldn't be called Sun Zhe.
"I will definitely work hard!" Sun Zhe said with determination in his eyes, speaking firmly to Elder Hai.
Upon hearing Sun Zhe's response, Elder Hai nodded. Sun Zhe then asked some questions regarding cultivation, and of course, these questions were easily resolved by Elder Hai.
"In less than a month, I will be going to the Nine Continents Mainland. I may not be able to serve by your side for a while, so I hope you can understand, Master."
Sun Zhe clasped his hands together respectfully towards his master.
"Mm, I understand. You may leave now. Come back to find me when you return to the mainland next time," Elder Hai said lightly before closing his eyes and entering a state of comprehension.
Sun Zhe did not hesitate and stepped out of the Cave. Moments later, Sun Zhe's figure appeared beside Qianyuan Lake. Looking at the azure waters, a different light flashed in Sun Zhe's eyes.
"Perhaps I will come back..."
As soon as the words left his mouth, his figure immediately appeared in mid-air.
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