Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 284 Thunder Method
The inner cave is not as spacious as the outer cave, but it is more complex. Since it is not the main activity area, many corners here have not been repaired and remain in their original state. The rocks are rugged and jagged, and the stalactites hanging from the cave ceiling and the stalagmites on the ground complement each other, creating a series of natural wonders.

However, Li Xiangming had no interest in reliving the past. He turned his head slightly, looked at the white light behind him, and secretly groaned.

Why did you have to catch up with me?!

Most of the disciples of Green Cloud Cave went to the Flying Fish Nine Cauldrons Formation, and only a handful remained deep inside the cave.

These people haven't discovered their whereabouts yet, but such a commotion will surely alert the entire Green Cloud Cave sooner or later.

After a moment's thought, Li Xiangming turned and flew in another direction, slowing down.

Before long, "Green Cloud Fairy" caught up. Her gaze was as cold as a knife. When she saw Li Xiangming's appearance, a cold smile appeared on her lips: "So it was you."

"It's been several days. How have you been, Master?"

Li Xiangming smiled slightly, but his tone carried a hint of sarcasm, especially when he emphasized the word "master".

"It's great."

"Green Cloud Fairy" replied calmly, "Now that you have seen your master, why not pay your respects?"

Li Xiangming chuckled and said, "If my master were here, he would certainly accept my bow. But I fear that your reputation is undeserved."

To this day, he still doesn't know how the other party managed to impersonate the Green Cloud Fairy without revealing the slightest flaw.

Even Zhang Min, Yin Feng, and other disciples who had been cultivating in the inner cave for many years were deceived.

As a mere nominal disciple, he had had very little interaction with Fairy Green Cloud over the past ten years, so it was naturally difficult for him to distinguish the truth from the falsehood with the naked eye.

But one thing he was very clear about was that no matter how the other party's appearance and expression changed, their magical power and realm could not be faked.

Thinking of this, Li Xiangming no longer hesitated. He stretched out his arm, and the Weeping Spirit Desolate Sky Rope, like a nimble black snake, rushed straight at "Green Cloud Fairy".

Faced with Li Xiangming's preemptive strike, "Green Cloud Fairy" remained unfazed. With a flick of her sleeve, a powerful magical gale swept out, sending the Weeping Spirit Desolate Sky Rope flying backward.

Li Xiangming was not discouraged. He turned his wrist, and the Weeping Spirit Desolate Sky Rope emitted a dark light. Like a long whip, it was whipped several times and actually dispelled all the surrounding gale.

"Green Cloud Fairy" became serious and couldn't help but glance at the Weeping Spirit Desolate Sky Chain again. She then raised her head slightly, her gaze like lightning, directly hitting Li Xiangming's face.

At their first meeting, she didn't sense any magical power in Li Xiangming. However, considering that Li Xiangming came from the Li family of Dangui Mountain, it wasn't surprising that he possessed a treasure that could conceal the fluctuations of magical power.

She didn't take it to heart; after all, in her view, a disciple in name only was not a threat at all.

However, upon hearing Long Yang and the others' reports that Li Xiangming had escaped, she realized that Li Xiangming was a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining. Their brief exchange today further confirmed her belief that his cultivation far surpassed that of ordinary people; even within the Green Cloud Cave and the Good Cloud Sect, he would be among the top.

Why don't you reveal your true form?

At this moment, Li Xiangming continued, "It is truly difficult for you to bear the identity of my mentor. If I do not entangle with you, you will not give up; but if I harm you, I will feel uneasy."

"Insanity!"

The "Green Cloud Fairy's" face darkened, as if she had been provoked. Her magic power rapidly condensed in her hands, releasing a blinding white light that was so intense it resembled bolts of lightning flashing through the cave.

"You think you can hurt me?"

The "Green Cloud Fairy" sneered. With a thought, white light surged toward Li Xiangming with lightning speed, its immense power seemingly capable of obliterating all obstacles.
"So fast!"

Caught off guard, Li Xiangming had no choice but to use the teleportation talisman in his hand to move aside.

Nevertheless, he could still feel the roars that accompanied the white light; the violent air currents and thunderous sounds made him dizzy and almost unable to stand.

When he came to his senses, the spot where he had been standing was completely destroyed, leaving only a charred ruin. "Is this lightning magic?"

Cold sweat broke out on Li Xiangming's forehead. He couldn't believe what would happen if that attack had hit him.

In today's cultivation world, the Five Elements magic is the mainstream.

But beyond the Five Elements, there is another branch of Thunder Magic, which is fascinating.

The so-called thunder magic simulates the majestic power of heavenly thunder. Heavenly thunder has always been one of the most feared calamities for cultivators and demon cultivators. The power of spells created based on it is unimaginable.

However, the difficulty of cultivating lightning magic is the highest among all magic systems, and it cannot be cultivated by those who are not exceptionally talented.

For ordinary people, even entering the gate is a luxury.

Furthermore, the inheritance of thunder magic is extremely rare; at least, neither Green Cloud Cave nor the Li family possesses it. This is the first time Li Xiangming has encountered a thunder magic cultivator since he began cultivating.

Thinking of this, he suddenly recalled Yin Feng's introduction of Shanyun Sect and blurted out, "You are Zhao Yue?"

Zhao Yue frowned slightly, clearly not expecting Li Xiangming to know her real name. She didn't answer, and the lightning in her palm shone even brighter as it struck Li Xiangming again.

"Boom!"

With a loud bang, Li Xiangming was sent flying into the air. He touched his cheek, which was covered with a thin layer of soot.

If he had reacted any slower, he would have been reduced to dust.

Upon learning that the fake Green Cloud Fairy was actually Zhao Yue in disguise, Li Xiangming's desire to retreat grew stronger.

This person's cultivation reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, and his battle record was outstanding. He defeated three true disciples of Green Cloud Cave while fighting against three opponents.

Wouldn't it be asking for trouble if I fought her?

Moreover, the margin for error is extremely low when facing a cultivator skilled in lightning magic; if he makes even one careless move, he will be reduced to nothing.

Li Xiangming made up his mind to retreat and kept dodging. Whenever he encountered a place with complicated terrain, he would throw out a fire talisman to blow up nearby rocks and buildings, thus hindering Zhao Yue's pursuit.

However, Zhao Yue relentlessly pursued him. She had extensive experience in combat and was almost unaffected by Li Xiangming's tricks.

The two fought as they walked, and in a short while, they had reached the underground river area.

"Want to go?"

Zhao Yue understood Li Xiangming's intentions perfectly well. She bit her lip, raised her jade hand, and the lightning in her palm began to change, transforming into lines that shimmered with white light, like serpents that roamed the cave ceiling and ground, extending continuously toward Li Xiangming.

"What the hell is this?"

Li Xiangming was taken aback. The white lines seemed to be alive, flashing with electricity, forming a net that completely surrounded him. For a moment, he found himself with nowhere to run.

"go with!"

With a soft shout from Zhao Yue, the "Heavenly Net" instantly erupted with deafening thunder, and the intense lightning even illuminated the underground river, making it impossible for people to open their eyes.

Li Xiangming's heart tightened. Seeing countless bolts of lightning about to strike him, he quickly summoned the Water Element Flag, transforming it into a light blue screen. He also affixed several Crimson Armor Talismans to himself and activated the spell on the Fish-Dragon Wall Shadow—Fish-Dragon Twin Shadow Protection.

After doing all this, Li Xiangming felt a powerful force pressing down on him, so overwhelming that he felt like a drop in the ocean, teetering on the brink of collapse in an endless storm.

(End of this chapter)