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Chapter 192 Tempering the Body with Thunder! (Updated 45 times out of 2 words)

Edge of a thunderstorm cloud sea.

Fang Qingyu and his group of five stood on the scorched, blackened ground. In front of them, the surging purple cloud wall seemed to be alive, spewing out electric snakes, and the deafening thunder was like an incessant war drum beating in everyone's chest.

The strong smell of ozone in the air and the ubiquitous static electricity caused a tingling sensation on exposed skin.

"Check your equipment, activate your protective qi to its limit." Wei Banmeng's voice rang out through the communicator into everyone's earpieces, clear and steady. "Once inside, follow the pre-arranged formation. Senior Brother Chu will lead the way, Senior Brother Lu on the left flank, I on the right, Qing Yu in the center providing support, and Xiao Jiang in the core. Keep the communication channels silent; do not speak unless absolutely necessary. Use text communication. Let's go!"

The words fell.

Chu Kuanglan roared, his blood and qi surging, his bronze skin gleaming with a metallic sheen, like a human fortress, and he was the first to crash into the churning purple clouds.

laugh--!
It's like passing through a layer of thick, cold jelly.

The field of vision was instantly compressed to its limit.

The thick, swirling purple mist, as viscous as liquid, suddenly reduced visibility to less than ten meters!

in the dark.

Only those pale flashes of lightning that explode deep within or near the clouds can briefly tear through this purple chaos, bringing a moment of blinding light before being swallowed up by even deeper darkness.

Boom! Boom! Boom!
The thunder no longer seemed to come from afar, but rather as if it were exploding right above our heads!

Each loud bang carried a substantial shockwave, causing people's blood to surge, their eardrums to ache, and even the scorched earth beneath their feet to tremble slightly.

"Holy crap! This commotion is at least ten times more terrifying than outside!"

Chu Kuanglan's voice came through the communicator, carrying a slightly dazed buzz.

"Stop talking nonsense and watch where you're going!"

Lu Jiuyuan's voice followed closely behind, remaining calm.

Fang Qingyu stood in the middle, his left hand firmly holding Jiang Wei's, his Night Visit ability already activated.

The dense fog was no longer an obstacle in our view.

Those black title symbols representing the Fate Demons were clearly visible in Ye Ye's vision, like fireflies in the darkness.

[Rotten Poison Thunder Lizard], [Plasma Worm], [Shadowclaw Hunter].
They lurk behind jagged, charred rocks, lie dormant in ravines flowing with dark red lava, and even hang upside down on the strangely shaped, purplish-black vines scorched by lightning and fire hanging overhead.

Silently, waiting for prey to come to them.

However, under the keen observation of the Night Worshippers, their stealth was rendered useless.

"The giant rock to the left front, a three-headed lizard-shaped ghost."

Fang Qingyu's voice rang out calmly through the communicator. At the same time, he slightly raised his left hand, and a condensed platinum energy line shot out silently, accurately disappearing into the thick fog.

Puff puff!
Three soft sounds, accompanied by a few short hissing cries, abruptly ceased.

"Right flank, rock crevice, two worms." Fang Qingyu warned again.

Lu Jiuyuan's blade flashed like a ghost, accompanied by two muffled popping sounds.

"Vines above, shadow claw hunter."

Without even raising his head, Fang Qingyu casually flicked the sheath of his Dragon Sparrow Blade upwards with his right hand, and a dark red burst of tribulation fire energy shot out silently.

scoff!

With a piercing scream, a twisted black shadow burning with dark red flames fell from the vines.

The team pressed on with difficulty and determination amidst the thick fog and thunder.

Fang Qingyu's warnings were like precise radar; each time he spoke, one or more lurking ghosts were instantly killed.

Chu Kuanglan used brute force to clear a path ahead, smashing through the scorched rocks blocking his way and flattening small lava pits.

Lu Jiuyuan and Wei Banmeng acted like two nimble razors, silently eliminating any potential threats from the sides and rear.

Jiang Wei was firmly protected in the center, her small face hidden under a specially made anti-static face mask, revealing only a pair of clear and calm eyes as she closely followed Fang Qingyu's steps.

Although Fang Qingyu greatly mitigated the threat of the Ghost of Fate, the severity of the environment far exceeded expectations.

The dense fog not only obstructed visibility but also carried a chilling dampness that constantly eroded the body's protective energy and depleted everyone's strength.

The ground was extremely slippery.

The area is riddled with deep craters carved by lightning and flowing lava currents, requiring complete concentration at every step.

The omnipresent, violent electrical charge caused hair to stand on end and a persistent, needle-like tingling sensation to irritate the skin, disrupting the stable flow of qi and blood.

Even more deadly is the terrifying lightning that strikes without warning, from any angle at any moment!
Sometimes, several twisting electric snakes would writhe down from the depths of the clouds, tearing through the thick fog and crashing into the distant earth, blasting up scorched rocks and lava.

Sometimes it would be a thick, pale pillar of lightning that would strike down vertically from the thick fog overhead without warning, carrying an aura of destruction. Most recently, it even landed less than twenty meters to the side and rear of the group!

Boom——! ! !
The massive explosion, accompanied by scorching air and flying debris, slammed into everyone's protective energy, causing even Chu Kuanglan to stagger.

"Damn it! Are the Thunder God and Lightning Goddess throwing a party here?!"

Chu Kuanglan cursed into the communicator, still shaken.

"Stop talking nonsense and focus on dodging!"

Wei Banmeng's cold voice carried an undeniable severity.

In this environment, the team's forward speed was compressed to the extreme.

Several hours later, according to the rudimentary positioning device on their wristwatches, they had only advanced less than ten kilometers into the depths of the thunderstorm clouds.

The sky, if the churning purple sea of ​​clouds could be considered the sky, seemed even darker, and the thick fog appeared even more viscous and heavy.

"Rest here for two hours."

Wei Banmeng decisively gave the order.

The five quickly found a relatively sheltered spot, a depression formed by several huge charred rocks.

Chu Kuanglan and Lu Jiuyuan immediately began setting up a simple lightning protection barrier.

Several bone stakes from unknown ghosts were driven into the ground, forming a small safe zone. Although it could not completely protect against direct lightning strikes, it could effectively disperse some of the dissipated current.

After rest and recuperation.

"Keep moving forward," Wei Banmeng ordered.

The group moved on in silence once more.

There were only footsteps, thunder, and the occasional short screech of a ghost being instantly killed.

Time seemed to pass exceptionally slowly in the oppressive purple mist.

They walked and stopped frequently, encountering several waves of deadly attacks.

But no matter what kind of attack it was, with Fang Qingyu's almost cheating early warning and the powerful cooperation of the five people, it was quickly and silently resolved.

During each lull in the battle, they would seek out relatively safe areas, avoiding those with obvious flashes of lightning overhead, to rest briefly and replenish their water and energy.

Chu Kuanglan and Lu Jiuyuan would try to comprehend the violent natural lightning, but they often couldn't persist for long before their blood and qi were overwhelmed by the destructive force, forcing them to give up.

Jiang Wei quietly followed Fang Qingyu, occasionally taking out her communicator and quickly typing a few lines on the screen to show Fang Qingyu. The content was mostly warnings such as "There is a strong energy reaction to the left front, go around it" or "The magnetic field here is chaotic, it is not advisable to stay for a long time".

Fang Qingyu focused most of his attention on perceiving the core rhythm of this Thunderous Desolate Domain.

And to search for the possible aura of the Thunder Source Tide.

After more than ten hours of arduous trekking, the surrounding environment became even more extreme.

The rocks beneath our feet had almost turned into molten, dark red glass, making a sizzling sound when we stepped on them and radiating terrifying heat.

The ionized electrical charge in the air was so intense that it made one's hair stand on end, and the stinging sensation on the skin turned into a persistent burning pain.

The rolling purple clouds overhead pressed down even lower, as if they could be reached out and touched!

The thick, pale white lightning no longer appeared occasionally, but rather like a wildly dancing forest python, densely intertwined overhead, illuminating the thick fog in a ghastly white light!
The deafening thunder was no longer intermittent, but a continuous, ceaseless, destructive roar that could shatter one's mind!

This is the core area of ​​the thunderstorm cloud sea!

"We've arrived!" Wei Banmeng's voice rang out in the channel, tinged with seriousness. "Everyone be careful! The power of the lightning here far exceeds that of the outer perimeter. If we are hit head-on, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

The five people stopped and stood on a relatively open platform formed of solidified lava.

Looking around, there was nothing in sight except for the raging thunder and the rolling purple clouds.

There was no "tidal" phenomenon as expected, which was highly condensed and exuded a pure aura of thunderous essence.

Only the pure, destructive, chaotic, and disorderly power of heaven and earth!
"Looks like we're out of luck this time." Lu Jiuyuan's voice carried a hint of disappointment as it came through the communicator, "The Source Tide didn't appear."

Chu Kuanglan wiped the sweat from his face and said in a deep voice, "Damn it, what a wasted trip? I can't stand being in this godforsaken place for even a minute longer!"

Wei Banmeng carefully observed the surroundings: "No rush, let's rest here and observe for an hour."

Finding the source tide is a matter of luck; finding it on the first try is an accident.

All we can do is stay in the core area a little longer.

Let's see if we can wait for the appearance of the source material.

The group set up camp on the spot, enduring the incessant thunder that seemed to explode in their ears, for a full hour.

Wei Banmeng's clear, cold voice, filled with determination, finally rang out.

"Let's retreat and rest first. There's still plenty of time; there's no need to rush. The core area is too large, and the location and timing of the source tides are random. We can't just wander around here aimlessly like headless flies for an extended period of time."

Fang Qingyu nodded, his eyes calm.

"Agreed." Without hesitation, the five immediately changed direction and carefully retreated towards the outer perimeter along the route they had come from.

The risk level in the core area is too high.

If you're not in peak physical condition, no one would dare say they could survive in there.

The return route was relatively familiar, so we drove a little faster.

A few hours later, as the lava-glass area beneath their feet gradually diminished, the pungent smell of ozone and the feeling of electric charge in the air also weakened slightly. Although the lightning overhead was still frequent, its density and power had clearly decreased considerably.

The group had already approached the edge of the thunderstorm cloud sea.

Stop and rest again.

Get back into shape, so you can handle any situation when you go out.

Fang Qingyu put Jiang Wei down.

He sat down against a scorching hot rock and silently circulated the Crimson Blaze Scripture to dispel the cold, dampness, and numbness that had invaded his body.

Then I looked up, through the churning purple fog.

Looking into the depths of the clouds, the pale white lightning flashed continuously.

Each time thunder roared, the violent and destructive aura caused a very subtle tremor in the faint imprint deep within his dantian that represented the original authority of the Thunder God.

It was as if the long-parched riverbed had sensed the floodwaters from upstream.

A bold, almost insane idea suddenly sprouted and spread wildly in Fang Qingyu's mind like a vine.

'Just how powerful is the natural thunder in this world?'

'Which is stronger, the lightning unleashed by activating the primal authority of the Thunder God?'

'My current Golden Body attribute has reached 40 points, my bones and muscles resonate, making me indestructible. My Immovable King Technique, Annihilation Body, and Heavenly Drum Thunder Sound Body—three hard martial arts techniques—are all nearing perfection. My physical strength is enough to make me stand out among those in the Profound Realm!'

Others dare to come in because of lightning protection devices and luck, but I rely on my own hard physical strength!

'Since others can withstand the dissipated current, can I try facing it head-on?'

'Let's test the natural thunder of heaven and earth first, and see what happens!'

Once this thought arose, it was like a wildfire that could never be extinguished.

A strong desire and a thirst for challenge surged within Fang Qingyu.

Taking a deep breath to suppress his surging blood, he tried to make his tone sound like a normal discussion as he spoke calmly into the communicator:

"What do you think would happen if I got struck by lightning here?"

The words fell.

Click!

A thick bolt of lightning tore through the thick fog not far away, and the pale light instantly illuminated the small camp.

It also illuminated everyone's expression.

Chu Kuanglan was munching on a biscuit when he heard this and froze.

He almost spat out what was in his mouth, and his eyes were wide open like saucers.

Lu Jiuyuan stopped wiping the blade.

He looked at Fang Qingyu with a bewildered expression, as if he doubted that he had heard correctly.

Wei Banmeng's cool brows furrowed instantly, her eyes sharp as knives, staring intently at Fang Qingyu, as if trying to find any trace of a joke on his face.

And Jiang Wei.
The little girl, who was sucking on her lollipop with her head down, froze instantly upon hearing those words.

She suddenly raised her head, her small face, wrapped in an anti-static face towel, revealing only her eyes.

Fang Qingyu's figure was clearly reflected in those clear, large eyes. A trace of confusion flashed deep in her pupils, which was then quickly filled with an extremely complex and indescribable emotion.

It was a mixture of shock, speechlessness, disbelief, and ultimately, stark nakedness.
The way he looked at me, like I was an idiot!

That look seemed to be a silent scream: "Have you been struck by lightning?!"
Fang Qingyu's lips twitched violently at Jiang Wei's undisguised "caring for the mentally challenged" gaze, and he almost lost his composure.

"cough"

Chu Kuanglan swallowed the food in his mouth with difficulty, wiped his face, and tried to organize his thoughts, "Fang Fang Shen? Are you serious? This joke isn't funny at all."

Lu Jiuyuan also came to his senses, his brows furrowed, and he said in a deep voice, "With Fang Shen's current physical strength, you can theoretically not die from a lightning bolt of ordinary thickness unless it is a giant lightning pillar that can destroy the world."

He paused, his tone unusually grave, "But severe injury, even damage to the foundation, is almost inevitable! The destructive energy and instantaneous extreme temperature contained in the lightning are enough to tear apart the toughest muscles and burn away meridians! This is too risky!"

Wei Banmeng's gaze remained fixed on Fang Qingyu's face, seemingly confirming that he wasn't joking. Her cool voice carried a hint of rebuttal as she said, "Senior Brother Lu is right! But there's another point. The terrifying impact of a direct lightning strike is enough to instantly shatter internal organs! Moreover, the violent electrical charge it contains will instantly destroy the nervous system and paralyze the heart! That's the most fatal aspect! Unless..."

She speaks very quickly and her thinking is extremely clear.

"Unless you can, at the moment of contact with the lightning, channel the vast majority of the current into the earth through some means, such as your weapon, so that you only suffer a very small portion of the current and the intense heat, and at the same time, your blood and qi must be strong and resilient enough to instantly protect your heart and brain core, resisting the paralysis and impact, even then you will definitely be injured! It's just that the degree might be controlled within an acceptable range!"

Wei Banmeng's analysis was clear and logical, and went straight to the point.

Seeing the increasingly bright light in Fang Qingyu's eyes, instead of retreating, her heart sank.

After listening to the three people's analysis, especially Wei Banmeng's key points about "leaking electrical current" and "protecting the heart meridian", Fang Qingyu's last bit of concern disappeared.

Take a deep breath.

Fang Qingyu slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over his companions, each with a different expression.

"I want to try it!"

"what?!"

"Fang Shen! You..."

Chu Kuanglan and Lu Jiuyuan were speechless almost simultaneously, their faces filled with shock and dissuasion.

Wei Banmeng took a sudden step forward, her usually cold face now showing obvious anxiety for the first time: "Qingyu! This is no joke! It's too dangerous! We haven't found the Origin Tide yet, we can't..."

“I know it’s dangerous,” Fang Qingyu interrupted her, his eyes calm and firm. “But I have reasons to try. Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.”

If my guess is correct, I will most likely not get hurt.

And there's nowhere better than here to experience the power of thunder.

It's better than facing the thunderbolts that descend from the activated divine professional authority without any preparation.

Then, Fang Qingyu looked at Jiang Wei.

The look of "looking at someone as stupid" in the little girl's eyes had disappeared, but her little brows were still slightly furrowed, showing a hint of worry.

Seeing Fang Qingyu looking at her, she remained silent for a moment, and finally nodded gently.

She knew very well that Fang Qingyu wouldn't do anything meaningless.

Although I don't understand.

But as long as Fang Qingyu knows what he is doing and why he is doing it, then it's fine to support him.

Looking at the unwavering determination in Fang Qingyu's eyes, and then at Jiang Wei's reaction, Wei Banmeng pursed her lips, and after a few seconds, let out a heavy sigh: "...Okay."

"Take off the reverse scale of the Thunder Lizard from your body, and I will put it back on you as soon as the lightning passes."

The reverse scale of the Thunder Lizard.

It was a special life-ghost material they exchanged before entering that could slightly interfere with the dissipating charge, reducing the probability of being hit by "flowing lightning".

As instructed, Fang Qingyu quickly unfastened a small, scale-like item that emitted a faint blue light from his tactical belt and handed it to Wei Banmeng.

Activate your Qi and blood, and use visualization techniques to protect your mind!
The Crimson Blaze Scripture is ready to withstand the intense heat; the Wood Element protects the heart and liver! The Fire Element resists incineration! The Water Element... well, it's not unlocked yet, so let's leave that for now!
Fang Qingyu's thoughts raced.

Every detail has been taken into account.

After stretching his muscles and bones, his blood and energy began to boil like in a furnace, and a faint halo of dark red and bronze shone through his skin.

I took a deep breath and took two steps forward.

A fierce wind howled around us, carrying thick purple fog, while the clouds overhead churned and thunder rumbled in a muffled tone, as if brewing an even greater rage.

Everyone's hearts were in their throats.

Fang Qingyu looked up, his gaze seemingly piercing through the thick purple clouds, staring directly at the raging source of thunder.

Then he slowly closed his eyes.

Adjust your own energy to the optimal level and highly concentrate your spirit and will.

It had only been ten seconds since Fang Qingyu removed the reverse scale!

boom! ! !
No warning!

A pale bolt of lightning, far thicker and more dazzling than anything seen before, imbued with a destructive aura.

Like a spear of judgment hurled down by an enraged god.

It instantly tore through the thick purple clouds.

It possessed a majestic power that silenced heaven and earth and made all things tremble.

Absolutely precise.
Facing the center of the ground, that proud and upright figure!

It came crashing down on my head!!!

A blinding white light instantly engulfed everything.
(End of this chapter)