People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 310 Lightning-Inducing Qi Forging Technique

As the dean, he had been a hands-off manager for many years, leaving all the complicated and trivial matters to Su Qian. When this matter was mentioned, Mang Tianchi had no confidence to refute it.

Since that's the case, Mang Tianchi simply ignored Zi Yan's words and changed the subject, asking, "Over the years, besides this old man, only one big guy has come to temper puppets in this Void Thunder Pool. Why are you here today?"

They've come, and they're even a team of three Dou Sheng powerhouses. This must have given Mang Tianchi quite a fright.

Although he had been a half-saint for many years, in front of a true Dou Sheng powerhouse, crushing him was as easy as crushing a chick.

This is also why he hid away and didn't want to make contact; who knows if any of the three had a strange personality.

"After the Central Plains Pill Gathering, I invited the Grand Elder of the Little Pill Tower to refine a Grade Nine Treasure Pill."

Chen Xiao didn't hide anything; the commotion of refining the ninth-grade precious pill was significant, and unless Mang Tianchi left directly, it definitely couldn't be kept secret.

Moreover, although this dean is prone to making mistakes and has a somewhat eccentric personality, his character is acceptable and he doesn't have any major flaws.

"I see. You've come to the right place to refine ninth-grade precious pills here. This Void Thunder Pool is not only vast in energy, but the black demon lightning deep within it is also extremely strange. It is condensed from the purest thunder power and can be directly absorbed. It would be a great tonic for cultivation. If you could cultivate in the depths for a few months, your strength would definitely improve. Unfortunately, my strength is insufficient."

Mang Tianchi rolled his eyes and said with a regretful look, "The abacus beads are almost hitting Chen Xiao's face."

After hearing his words, Zi Yan looked suspicious: "Old Man Mang, you are from an ancient race and the dean of Canaan Academy. Chen Xiao and I are the juniors. You don't even give us any benefits, and you still want to take advantage of us?"

Mang Tianchi chuckled, not denying his own ulterior motives.

With his strength, venturing alone into the depths of the Thunder Pool would be like playing with his life, fraught with danger.

However, if Chen Xiao and Zi Yan were with them, then there would be no danger.

Compared to the immediate benefits, losing face is no big deal.

Chen Xiao smiled, not paying too much attention. He and Zi Yan were definitely going to cultivate here this time, so bringing the Mangtian Ruler was just a convenient thing to do.

but…

"Dean, I have a question I'd like to ask you."

"Yes, please speak. I will answer all your questions without reservation."

Mang Tianchi patted his chest, finally finding some confidence.

No matter how powerful Chen Xiao and Zi Yan are, in his eyes they are still young people, and in terms of knowledge and experience, they are definitely not as good as an old guy like him.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly and asked curiously, "I wonder what Dean's opinion is on the eight ancient clans?"

Mang Tianchi looked up at Chen Xiao, only to see that Chen Xiao's smile remained unchanged, as if it were just a casual question without any deeper meaning.

But he was an experienced person and had heard about the major events that had occurred in Zhongzhou in recent years. He naturally knew that the six ancient races had already caused many forces in Zhongzhou to harbor resentment over the matter of the Soul Hall.

Zixiao Pavilion can be considered a representative of the power in Zhongzhou.

In the current Dou Qi Continent, the forces with deeper foundations can be roughly divided into four factions.

One is the Soul Clan, whose ambitions are well-known, and which has formed its own battlefront.

Secondly, the six ancient races, including the Ancient Race, Thunder Race, and Flame Race, are competitors of the Soul Race, and their hostility is becoming increasingly apparent. After a series of events triggered by the Soul Palace, they have also developed a clear estrangement from the various forces in the Central Plains.

Thirdly, there are the forces in Zhongzhou led by Zixiao Pavilion and Dan Tower. Everyone is holding back their anger, but they haven't been able to vent it because the ancient races are too powerful.

Finally, there are the Yin Valley and those reclusive sects, who basically don't concern themselves with worldly affairs and can be considered neutral, just living their own quiet lives.

When dissatisfaction arises between people, the relationship will gradually drift apart, and the same is true for power.

Moreover, there's the Soul Clan, who are constantly causing trouble.

Under these circumstances, the situation on the mainland will inevitably undergo an even larger-scale reshuffling in the near future.

Although Chen Xiao and Mang Tianchi are bound by Canaan Academy, they ultimately belong to two different factions.

Mang Tianchi remained silent for a long time, his playful expression vanishing as he became unusually serious.

"The eight ancient clans are Gu, Hun, Lei, Yan, Yao, Shi, Ling, and Xiao. The Xiao clan, which has already disappeared, will not be discussed."

"The remaining seven clans..."

"It is true that they have a profound foundation, but they have enjoyed a superior position for too long. No matter how humble and approachable they appear on the surface, their arrogance is deeply rooted in their hearts. Even the Stone Clan and the Spirit Clan, which are not as powerful as before, feel that only the Eight Clans are on the same level, and that the struggles between the various forces in the Central Plains are just minor squabbles and not worth mentioning."

"To say that everyone is like this is too absolute, but ninety percent of the ancient races should be unable to refute this, including myself."

"But in this world, there is no unchanging pattern, nor is there a race that can remain strong forever. In ancient times, there were just as many races that produced Dou Di as there are today, but none of them have survived to the present day."

"The seven clans of today have actually followed the same path as those ancient races. Even if I am unwilling to admit it, it is the truth. Especially the Stone Spirit clan. Even without any changes, in a few hundred years, they may fall to a point where they are not even as powerful as the Central Plains."

"The Ancient Soul and the Ancient Soul races are the most powerful, and they may even last for ten thousand years. As for the Thunder, Flame, and Medicine races, they will only last for a few thousand years at most."

"If by then, no new Dou Di has emerged, and the ancient races that once held sway have disappeared, perhaps... it will be better for the people of the Dou Qi Continent."

"Although we have only met today, I can see that you have some thoughts that you should not have. As the dean, I can only advise you not to make a mistake. At least, with your current strength, you are not enough to do anything, even if you unite all the forces in Zhongzhou!"

“Take the weakest two races, the Stone and Spirit races, for example; their clan leaders are both at the level of a six-star Dou Sheng!”

Without breaking with the old, there can be no new.

Everyone understands the principle, but to overturn the current situation, one would need at least the strength of a six-star Dou Sheng to be qualified.

Chen Xiao smiled and shook his head: "Dean, you overestimate me. My meager strength poses no threat to the seven clans."

"It's not enough now, but it might be enough later. You're not even thirty yet, and your future is promising. As the dean, I'd actually like to see a different side of the Dou Qi Continent."

After Mang Tianchi finished speaking, Zi Yan saw that Chen Xiao had no intention of continuing the topic, so she spoke up to interrupt.

"It's all baseless nonsense. Why bring it up? Old Man Mang, you said before that the Black Demon Lightning inside could be absorbed directly. Is that true or not?"

Even a semi-saint level expert wouldn't dare underestimate a bolt of black demonic lightning. To ordinary people, it would be a dangerous thing, let alone something to absorb.

"Of course it's true, but it requires some special methods. Seeing is believing, why don't we go in and try it?"

Once serious topics were left aside, Mang Tianchi reverted to his unruly demeanor.

This time, Chen Xiao didn't refuse and nodded slightly in agreement. "Then let's go together."

Without further delay, Chen Xiao and Zi Yan led the way, with Mang Tianchi obediently following behind, and the three headed straight for the depths of the Void Thunder Pool.

From the outside, the Void Thunder Pool appeared to be only a thousand feet in size, but upon entering deeper, it was discovered that its interior was extremely vast. At the speed of the three of them, it took them nearly ten minutes to approach its depths.

"This is all Black Demon Lightning?!" Zi Yan exclaimed in surprise.

Upon reaching the depths, the surrounding environment suddenly darkened. Looking into the distance, one could see countless black lightning bolts gathering there, like giant dragons in the darkness, slowly writhing, a sight that sent chills down one's spine.

Who would have thought that the Black Demon Lightning, which could only be attracted by refining a ninth-grade pill, would exist in such a terrifying quantity in this Void Lightning Pool?

This world is truly full of wonders!

"Could it be that the black demon lightning that struck when the ninth-grade pill was created all originated from here, and then returned here after striking?"

Zi Yan's thought process is something most people simply can't keep up with.

Just a moment ago they were marveling at the sheer number of Black Demon Lightning bolts, and now they were proposing a rather unconventional idea.

"When Elder Mo Da successfully refines the precious pill in a while, you can find out the answer by staying here."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan nodded slightly, seemingly showing genuine interest.

Chen Xiao chuckled silently, but didn't say anything more.

Anyway, with Zi Yan's strength, as long as she doesn't provoke the Nine Profound Golden Lightning, nothing here can threaten her.

"Let's go in and have a look."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xiao took the lead and stepped forward without hesitation, walking step by step into the depths of the Thunder Pool.

Mang Tianchi followed closely behind, even faster than Zi Yan, as if afraid of being targeted by Hei Mo Lei if the distance grew too great.

"boom!"

As the three of them ventured deeper into the Thunder Pool, they unsurprisingly attracted the attention of some Black Thunder.

Immediately, a black lightning bolt about ten feet thick, like a giant python, slowly wriggled and coiled around the heads of the three people, crackling with electricity constantly emanating from its body.

As if it were preparing a deadly move, after a few breaths, at the moment when the lightning was at its brightest, it slammed down fiercely towards the three of them.

"Click!" "Click!"

With a thought, Chen Xiao caused a sudden surge of cold air around him. Amidst a freezing sound, a cage several tens of feet in size, made entirely of solidified ice, appeared, trapping the incoming black demon lightning within.

"boom!"

The black lightning slammed into the ice cage, but the cage remained completely still.

"Dean, how do we absorb the energy of this Black Demon Lightning?" Chen Xiao asked Mang Tianchi.

Normal people absolutely cannot absorb the Black Demon Lightning. Unlike Xiao Yan in the original timeline, Chen Xiao does not possess a fire spirit. If he wants to utilize the energy of the Black Demon Lightning, he can only find another way.

Meeting Chen Xiao's gaze, Mang Tianchi directly took out a scroll from his storage ring.

"No one is more professional than my Thunder Clan in dealing with lightning. My strength is not enough, so I can only rely on my cultivation technique to slowly refine the energy of this Black Demon Lightning. You don't need to do that. The secret technique on this scroll is called 'Lightning-Inducing Qi Forging Technique,' which is very suitable for your current situation."

Chen Xiao took the scroll and opened it to read it.

Zi Yan also came over, and the more she looked, the more satisfied she became.

The so-called "Lightning-Inducing Qi Forging Technique" is actually a secret technique for tempering the physical body and enhancing fighting spirit.

To cultivate this secret technique, one must have their physical body withstand lightning, using the power of lightning to temper their body. In this process, one can also absorb the lightning power contained within the lightning to enhance their strength.

This secret technique is extremely dangerous; one wrong move and you could die.

However, given Chen Xiao and Zi Yan's strength, the mere Black Demon Lightning certainly posed no threat.

In addition, there is a prerequisite for cultivating this secret technique: one must first refine a wisp of lightning power.

The wind and thunder power that Chen Xiao once refined can also be considered one of them.

Although Zi Yan had no such experience, the Void Thunder Pool where she was now was full of thunder power!
"Thank you, Dean. You can refine this Black Demon Lightning directly. With Ziyan and me here, you don't need to worry about your safety. If you need anything after the refining is finished, just let us know."

Chen Xiao has now read countless documents and his eyesight is excellent. After scanning the details of the secret technique, he was able to determine that the technique was feasible.

Having found a way to utilize the Black Demon Lightning, he was in a great mood and didn't hesitate to take care of Mang Tianchi.

Mang Tianchi nodded in satisfaction, beaming with joy.

He hadn't experienced being fed like this in many years.

This scroll of secret techniques is well worth the price!
"Then you all watch for now, I'm going to cultivate. To be honest, I've been coveting this Black Demon Lightning for a long time. I've tried many times before, but each time I was chased away by it."

With a loud laugh, Mang Tianchi rubbed his hands together and walked towards the Black Demon Thunder, who was trapped in the Xuanbing cage. His expression was exactly like that of someone about to lift a bride's red veil...

After Mang Tianchi sat cross-legged in the void and entered a meditative state, Chen Xiao set up a barrier for him to ensure that the black demon lightning from the outside world could not affect him, and not even a sound could pass through. Only then did he smile and withdraw his gaze, handing the scroll to Zi Yan.

"You refine a wisp of lightning power first, and keep an eye on our Dean. I'll go out and give the materials for the Nine Nether Nirvana Pill to the Grand Elder, then return to Dragon Island to pick up Cai Lin as well. This time, we can both advance another step!"

Chen Xiao was actually doing well. After advancing to the Dou Sheng realm, his strength continued to improve rapidly thanks to items such as Frost Spirit Crystal and Demon Saint's essence blood. In just three years, he reached the early stage of the four-star Dou Sheng realm.

Since digesting the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, Zi Yan has been stuck at the late stage of the Five-Star Dou Sheng realm for several years.

The situation is somewhat similar for Cai Lin. After obtaining the opportunity at the bottom of the Nine Netherworld, Cai Lin can only improve her strength through arduous cultivation.

However, at the Dou Sheng level, the accumulation required to improve one star of strength is incredibly terrifying, and even with their current talent, it is extremely difficult.

Therefore, we certainly can't forget Cai Lin when such a good thing happens!

In the future, when Little Fairy Doctor and the others advance to the Dou Sheng realm and are able to withstand the Black Demon Lightning, they can also come here to cultivate.

This is the reason why Chen Xiao was in such a good mood; the secret technique scroll given by Mang Tianchi was indeed quite valuable!
"How about I go pick up Sister Cailin? She'll definitely be faster sitting on me than on you. Anyway, it's just a wisp of lightning power, it's not difficult at all. We can refine it together when Sister Cailin gets here."

(End of this chapter)