Zombie World: Starting as an apprentice of the Thunder King

Zhang Zhiling is a rising star among the younger generation of the Celestial Master's Mansion on Longhu Mountain, possessing the cultivation level of an early-stage True Person.

His challenge was Lin Bei, a disciple of Shi Jian of Maoshan, a peak-level sorcerer with a pure Yang Daoist body.

This battle piqued the interest of not only the younger disciples but also the elders from various sects.

"Since Brother Zhang has spoken, how can I refuse?"

Lin Bei smiled calmly and took a step forward using the Yu Step technique.

In a flash, he appeared in the formation, facing Zhang Zhiling from a distance of three zhang.

"Brother Zhang, please."

"please."

The two attacked at the same time, their movements almost synchronized.

A crimson-gold lightning bolt condensed in Zhang Zhiling's palm, and lightning also surged in Lin Bei's palm. The two bolts of lightning collided violently in mid-air.

boom!

With a loud bang and sparks flying everywhere, both men took a step back, neither gaining the upper hand.

Zhang Zhiling's eyes lit up: "Great! Let's do it again!"

He rapidly formed hand seals while chanting, "Heaven and Earth, the Mysterious Origin of All Qi! Golden light swiftly appears, enveloping my body!"

A golden light enveloped him, and at the same time, lightning gathered again between his palms, "Yang Five Thunder!"

A bolt of crimson-gold lightning shot out from his palm, heading straight for Lin Bei's face.

Instead of retreating, Lin Bei advanced, unleashing a punch: "Thunderous Might!"

A thick bolt of lightning shot out from the center of his fist, colliding violently with Zhang Zhiling's Yang Five Thunder in mid-air.

boom!

A loud bang!

The two bolts of lightning devoured each other, exploding into a dazzling circle of light.

The eyes of the various powerful celestial masters outside the arena lit up.

"What a domineering thunder technique," Wudang Master Yin Xuanji murmured.

"Master Shi truly lives up to his reputation; he even teaches his disciples so well." Master Zhang Jingxu nodded.

The two figures in the formation moved quickly amidst the lightning, and Zhang Zhiling unleashed several Yang Five Thunderbolts in succession.

Lin Bei met each attack with his Lightning Thunder Fist, each collision exploding into a burst of lightning that shook the entire formation.

"Brother Zhang, the thunder magic of your Celestial Master's Mansion is indeed well-deserved of its reputation."

After receiving a bolt of lightning, Lin Bei's hands trembled slightly.

"You're not bad either!"

Zhang Zhiling laughed loudly, his figure blurred, and he lunged forward again.

A ball of grayish-white lightning condensed in his palm. The lightning was more gloomy and restrained than Yang Wu Lei, and carried a corrosive aura.

"Yin Wu Lei?" Lin Bei's expression changed slightly.

"Try this!"

Zhang Zhiling struck out with his palm, and the grayish-white lightning bolt seemed to come alive as it coiled around Lin Bei.

Lin Bei quickly condensed a golden light spell to block, but the ball of yin lightning began to corrode the surface of the golden light shield the moment it came into contact with it, making a sizzling sound.

"Excellent tactic!"

Lin Bei shouted, his figure blasting back several feet, while simultaneously bringing his palms together, "Heaven and earth are natural, the impure qi disperses. The cave is mysterious and vast, the primordial energy shines brightly."

"The Mantra for Purifying Heaven and Earth!"

A pale golden aura spread out from his body, dispelling most of the lingering Yin lightning.

Uncle Nine and Four Eyes, who were watching from the sidelines, twitched at the corner of their eyes: "This kid... he actually learned the Purifying Heaven and Earth Divine Mantra?"

"It was probably bestowed by the Jade Thunder Immortal of the Divine Firmament Sect."

"He gave it to me willingly."

Upon hearing these words, Master Yu Lei's lips twitched slightly.

It's just a few spells, why are you so surprised?

Within the formation, Lin Bei had already switched from defense to offense.

The Demon-Slaying Sword was drawn, its blade crackling with lightning: "Lightning Flash!"

A bolt of lightning shot out from the tip of the sword, heading straight for Zhang Zhiling's face.

Zhang Zhiling dodged to the side, the bolt of lightning grazing past his ear and exploding into a burst of electricity at the edge of the lightning array.

Lin Bei's second sword strike followed immediately: "Thunder Strike!"

A thick bolt of lightning shot out from the sword. Zhang Zhiling crossed his palms in front of him, and a golden lightning barrier condensed, blocking the bolt of lightning.

The immense impact forced both of them back several steps.

Zhang Zhiling steadied himself, a serious glint in his eyes: "Brother Lin, I won't hold back with this next move."

He quickly formed hand seals in front of him, and lightning suddenly surged around him.

A more condensed golden lightning pillar shot up from his body and condensed into a lightning sword over ten feet long above his head.

"Celestial Master's Mansion, Jade Pivot Thunder Sword!"

As Zhang Zhiling unleashed his sword strike, the lightning-infused longsword, carrying a fierce thunderous power, slashed down towards Lin Bei's head.

The speed of the sword strikes was so fast that many people outside the arena couldn't help but hold their breath.

Lin Bei's gaze sharpened, and he brought his palms together and then separated them, conjuring a crimson-gold bullet between them: "Five Thunder Fire Bullet!"

The bullet shot out and met the lightning sword, exploding in mid-air with a burst of lightning and fire.

The Thunder Sword was mostly shattered by the bullet, but its momentum remained undiminished as it continued to strike towards Lin Bei.

Lin Bei condensed a second Five Thunder Fireball and unleashed it, finally shattering the thunder sword completely.

The monks outside the arena watched intently.

People started discussing: "These two people's lightning techniques... are completely different, but they're both so fierce when they fight."

"Zhang Zhiling is the number one young talent in the Celestial Master's Mansion, while Lin Bei is a rising star in Maoshan. It's really hard to say who will win this match."

"I think Zhang Zhiling has the advantage, after all, he is already at the early stage of True Person."

"The fact that Lin Bei could fight like this against a beginner-level True Immortal already shows that his peak Mage combat power far surpasses that of others of the same level."

Inside the formation, Zhang Zhiling was increasingly surprised as the battle progressed. He could sense that the sheer amount of magical power within Lin Bei's body far surpassed that of an ordinary peak mage.

Although he was only at the level of a mage, the quality and quantity of his magical power were comparable to that of a cultivator in the early stages of the True Person realm.

"Good lad, come again!"

Zhang Zhiling laughed loudly, simultaneously forming hand seals...

A crimson-gold lightning bolt condensed in his left palm, while his right palm was filled with pitch-black lightning.

"Yin Five Thunders! Yang Five Thunders! The Two Thunders Combined!"

Two bolts of lightning of different attributes shot out simultaneously, converging and merging in the air to transform into a terrifying black and white lightning bolt that hurtled towards Lin Bei.

Lin Bei's gaze sharpened. He sensed the destructive power contained within the lightning bolt; the power of this attack far surpassed all previous attacks.

Instead of taking the hit head-on, he used the Yu Step to dodge to the left, while simultaneously forming hand seals and a golden light shone from his body.

"Divine Firmament Exorcising Evil: Golden Light Thunder Realm!"

A golden lightning barrier condensed and formed around him, enveloping his entire body.

The black and white lightning bolt struck the golden light barrier, exploding into a violent shockwave.

The golden light barrier shook violently and developed several cracks, but it ultimately withstood the attack.

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Zhiling's eyes: "Huh? The Divine Firmament Sect's Exorcising Golden Light Thunder Realm? You've even learned that?"

"I've only learned a few tricks, so I'm just showing off my limited skills to an expert."

Lin Bei dispersed the barrier, and lightning once again gathered in his palm.

He spread his hands, and several fist-sized, crimson-gold pellets condensed between his palms.

Then, simultaneously, several Five Thunder Fireballs shot out like a barrage of bullets towards Zhang Zhiling.

"Five Thunderbolts Fireball! Explode!"

The bullet exploded around Zhang Zhiling, engulfing him in flames.

A golden light shield illuminated Zhang Zhiling's body, blocking the lightning and fire. At the same time, he formed a hand seal again, and an even thicker Yang Five Thunderbolt blasted out from his palm.

"Take this blast from five thunderbolts!"

Thunder, like divine punishment, descended from the sky and struck Lin Bei directly on the head.

Lin Bei's expression hardened, and he unleashed both fists simultaneously: "Thunder Shakes Mountains and Rivers!"

The two bolts of lightning converged in mid-air, transforming into a massive pillar of lightning to meet the descending thunderbolt.

The two forces collided violently once again, and this time the shockwave was even more intense than before, causing the lightning array to flicker unpredictably.

As the smoke cleared, Lin Bei stood there, a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth.

Zhang Zhiling also took three steps back, and several scorch marks appeared on his Taoist robe.

The two looked at each other and laughed at the same time.

"It's a draw..."

Master Qingwei stood up at the opportune moment, waved his hand to dispel the formation, and said with a smile: "These two young heroes each have their own strengths, this battle can be considered a draw."