Zombie World: Starting as an apprentice of the Thunder King

"Lin Bei from Maoshan greets Master Yu Lei." Lin Bei bowed respectfully.

"No need for formalities." Master Yu Lei raised his head and looked at him, his gaze lingering on him for a moment.

"Shi Jian is really lucky. In this era, he actually encountered a Pure Yang Dao Body!"

Master Yu Lei nodded slightly: "He started cultivating the Dao halfway through his life, and in just a few years he has reached the late stage of the Dharma Master realm, and his foundation is also solid."

"The Maoshan Sect truly produces a wealth of talented individuals!"

"You flatter me, Master!" Lin Bei said modestly, but in his heart he was wondering why Master Yu Lei had summoned him.

Master Yu Lei remained silent for a moment: "You saved the lives of more than a dozen disciples of my Shenxiao Sect. My Shenxiao Sect will remember this favor."

"You may make a request to our sect!"

"As long as it's within my capabilities, I'll try my best to fulfill your request!"

"You're too kind, Master. Slaying demons and monsters is just my duty."

Lin Bei paused for a moment, then said, "This disciple does indeed have a request, and I humbly request that you grant it, Master."

"you say..."

Lin Bei carefully considered his words: "This disciple has heard that the Divine Incantation for Purifying Heaven and Earth, passed down by the Divine Firmament Sect, is one of the Eight Great Incantations, and is incomparably wondrous."

"This disciple dares to request the method of this incantation."

Upon hearing this, Shi Shaojian's heart leaped into his throat.

The Eight Great Divine Incantations are secrets kept by each sect, just like the Cleansing Incantation of Maoshan is never passed on to outsiders.

The Purifying Heaven and Earth Mantra is also one of the signature mantras of the Shenxiao School.

Even though they've agreed to let you make a request, you should still act within your means. Do you understand what that means?

If a disciple from another sect were to ask for a spell of this level, a hot-tempered sect leader would probably turn on him on the spot.

Master Yu Lei did not get angry; he simply remained silent for a while.

After a long while, he slowly spoke: "The Purifying Heaven and Earth Divine Incantation is indeed the fundamental incantation passed down for thousands of years by my Shenxiao Sect, and it is never passed on to outsiders."

"As a disciple of Maoshan, you should know the secret rules of each sect."

"But if you want to learn, I can teach you."

Lin Bei asked, somewhat incredulously, "Is what you say true?"

There's an old saying in the spiritual world: "The Dharma should not be lightly transmitted," but there's also another saying: "The Dharma is transmitted according to circumstances!"

Master Yu Lei chuckled softly, "You carry a great deal of luck with you, kid."

"Having cultivated for a hundred years, I am quite accurate in judging people."

"Those who can encounter opportunities one after another in chaotic times and still emerge unscathed are either blessed with great luck or protected by a master."

"And you... have both."

"Using a few spells to establish a good relationship with Maoshan is more beneficial than harmful to our sect."

After saying that, he raised his hand and pointed, and a stream of light shot into Lin Bei's sea of ​​consciousness!

Lin Bei was stunned as a massive amount of information appeared in his mind.

The complete Pure Heaven and Earth Mantra, word for word, along with the cultivation tips and techniques, was transmitted to you.

Lin Bei felt a sudden clarity in his mind; every word of that incantation was etched deep into his memory, impossible to forget.

"Thank you, Master!" He bowed respectfully.

"Wait, it's not over yet..."

"Our Shenxiao Sect's heritage mainly comes from the Thunder Magic lineage."

Master Yu Lei withdrew his finger, looked at Lin Bei, and laughed, "It follows a different path from your Maoshan's Lightning Thunder Fist."

"Your Maoshan thunder magic emphasizes using brute force to overcome skill; it's domineering and fierce!"

"Our Shenxiao Sect's thunder magic focuses more on drawing upon the power of heaven and earth for our own use, emphasizing precision and variation."

"I see that you have a good foundation in thunder magic. Since we have met by chance, I will teach you three unique thunder techniques of the Shenxiao Sect."

Lin Bei's eyes widened: "Three gates?"

Holy crap, did happiness come so suddenly?

Master Yu Lei pointed again, and the cultivation methods of the three thunder techniques simultaneously flooded into Lin Bei's sea of ​​consciousness.

The Divine Firmament Exorcising Golden Light Thunder Realm is a protective thunder technique.

Using golden light as a guide and lightning as a boundary, a protective barrier of lightning is formed around the body, preventing evil spirits from entering and combining offense and defense.

A barrage of thunder and fire, a method of cultivating both thunder and fire.

Using lightning to ignite fire, and fire to fuel lightning, this attack covers a large area and is even more effective when used in conjunction with talismans.

The Five Thunder Fireball combines thunder and fire magic into a projectile, resulting in concentrated power, strong penetration, and extremely high lethality against single targets.

"These three spells are the unique thunder techniques of my Shenxiao Sect. Go back and practice them diligently; they will greatly help your current cultivation level."

"Your senior brother practices wood magic and Bagua swordsmanship. I have a Thunder Cutter technique here, which is quite compatible with his style."

With a flick of his wrist, a beam of light shot into Shi Shaojian's brow.

Shi Shaojian trembled, and a new spell called Thunder Scissors appeared in his mind. He used his magic power to condense a pair of lightning scissors, which were specifically designed to break through the protective spells of evil spirits.

Although its power is not as great as large-scale lightning spells, it is superior in terms of precision and minimal energy consumption.

"Thank you so much, Master!" Shi Shaojian was overjoyed and quickly bowed.

Lin Bei stood still, looking at Master Yu Lei's calm face.

After much deliberation, he couldn't help but ask, "Master, you just... gave us your magic like that?"

Master Yu Lei laughed heartily: "What do you think I'm after from you?"

His laughter stopped, and his gaze became distant. "When chaos is about to break out, all the Taoist sects under heaven will be of one mind and one branch."

"Today I give you a divine incantation to purify heaven and earth; tomorrow, it may be Maoshan protecting my Shenxiao lineage."

"I won't lose out on this deal."

"Young friend, I have high hopes for you!"

Lin Bei remained silent for a moment, then bowed solemnly again: "Rest assured, Master, I, Lin Bei, will remember this favor."

"Go..." Master Yu Lei waved his hand and closed his eyes to rest.

The two men respectfully withdrew...

That night, as soon as Lin Bei returned to the guest courtyard, he couldn't wait to start practicing the Purifying Heaven and Earth Divine Mantra.

This incantation is somewhat similar to the purification incantation, yet completely different!

The purification mantra is for oneself, to expel one's own impurities.

The Purifying Heaven and Earth Mantra targets the surrounding environment, purifying the evil and malevolent energy in a given area.

"Heaven and earth are natural, and the impurities disperse..." He chanted the incantation softly, and a pale golden light condensed at his fingertips.

(Hey guys, I got the incantations for the Purification Mantra and the Cleansing Mantra wrong... Is it too late to correct them?)

The light spread out, enveloping the entire room.

The remaining dust in the room was swept away by the golden light, and the air became fresher.

"Good spell."

A hint of joy flashed in Lin Bei's eyes, "Next time we encounter a place with such dense Yin energy, a single Purifying Heaven and Earth Mantra will purify anything."

He began to ponder the three thunder techniques again. He had already memorized the incantation and method of casting the Divine Firmament Exorcising Evil Golden Light Thunder Realm, but he still needed time to practice.

Shi Shaojian was also practicing his Thunder Cutter technique next door, and crackling electrical sounds could be heard from next door from time to time.

Shi Shaojian shouted excitedly, "I did it! I did it!"

"Hahaha!"

"This spell is fucking amazing!"

In the days that followed, Lin Bei threw himself into cultivation.

The cultivation of the Purifying Heaven and Earth Divine Mantra went more smoothly than he had expected!

This spell comes from the same source as the purification spell he practiced before, only the scope and power are different.

With the foundation of the Purification Mantra, he spent more than half a month to master the basic method of casting the Purification Mantra.

He wasn't in a hurry to learn all three thunder techniques; instead, he chose the Five Thunder Fireball as his primary training subject.

This spell has concentrated power and relatively low energy consumption, which suits his combat style very well.

"Five Thunderbolts Fireball, Condense!"

Lin Bei stood in the courtyard, a fist-sized, crimson-gold pellet condensing in his palm.

The surface was crackling with lightning and fire, radiating a scorching heat.

He flicked his wrist, and the bullet shot out, hitting a blue stone in the corner of the courtyard.

boom!

With a loud bang, the stone shattered into pieces.

"Not bad!"

Shi Shaojian, standing to the side, clicked his tongue in amazement. "The power of this bullet is far greater than the explosive flame talismans we usually use."

"Of course, this is genuine thunder magic."

Lin Bei dusted off his hands. "How's your 'Thunder Scissors' technique coming along?"

"Hehe, watch closely!" Shi Shaojian walked to the center of the courtyard and made a hand seal.

"Thunder Cutter! Rise!"

Two bolts of lightning shot out from his palms, crossing in the air to form the shape of a pair of scissors.

With a snap, a tree as thick as a bowl in front of him was cut in two.

"How about that! My trick wasn't bad, was it?" Shi Shaojian proudly raised his chin.

Lin Bei had to admit, "It's alright. Although it's not as powerful as my Five Thunder Fireball, it's more flexible and works quite well when used in conjunction with the Wooden Stake Technique."

"That's right!" Shi Shaojian was even more smug.

"You've finally said something sensible..."