A flash of white light, Lu Xuan and Thunder appeared, flying out from the vast thunderstorm.
âFinally, we successfully escaped from that prohibition.â
At this moment, both the human and the ghost-like enemy appeared somewhat disheveled. Black marks could be seen all over Thunderâs azure wings, emanating a faint scent of charring.
It looked at Lu Xuan, the corner of its mouth curling into a larger smile, seemingly laughing at him.
Upon hearing that a giant spirit plant was located behind Thunder Island, Lu Xuan was somewhat moved and allowed Thunder to lead them into the islandâs restraining prohibition.
With this guide, coupled with his own Pupil Skill, he expended a lot of effort to break free from the prohibition.
After his Spiritual Sense had swept around and confirmed that there were no abnormalities, Lu Xuan was finally at ease to investigate the situation on the island.
The thunderstorms on the island were richer and more vigorous than before as if they would burst out at any slight provocation.
In the center of the island, there was a large thunder pond. On the edges of the thunder pond, densely packed patterns were carved, and the pond was filled with crisscrossing thunder lightning.
In the middle of the thunder pond, there was a stone pillar about one foot in diameter. The pillar reached into the clouds and its surface was covered with numerous bizarre thunder patterns. A towering green vine wrapped tightly around it.
The green vine exhibited an incredibly pure and vigorous life force. In its branches and leaves, one could vaguely see cyan-colored strange lightning jumping about.
Many vine branches hung down, and occasionally one could see a drop of cyan spiritual liquid coagulating at the end. The spiritual liquid was strong but not dissipating, carrying both a sense of nature and an aura of destruction. It emitted an absurd yet logical strange feeling.
Lu Xuanâs eyes surged with a layer of hazy spiritual power, sweeping over the surroundings of the thunder pond without discovering any anomalies.
A flash of Qing Fu Lu Ling Light passed under his feet, and he lightly floated underneath a section of the green vine branch and plucked a drop of cyan spiritual liquid.
Just as he was about to examine closely what the drop of spiritual liquid was, suddenly, a booming thunder sound resonated, and Thunder that was not far away had disappeared.
Lu Xuan instantly sensed an aura moving fast toward the thunder pond.
âFriend Lu?!â
The visitor was the white-haired old woman. Her eyes showed some surprise, seeming to have completely not expected Lu Xuan to be here.
âDaoist Friend Yuan, why are you alone? Where are the other three fellow daoists?â
Lu Xuan, holding the cyan spiritual liquid, slowly descended and asked the white-haired old lady.
âPerhaps they are trapped in some prohibition, or maybe they are acting alone seeking opportunities. I have not seen the three fellow daoists.â
The white-haired old woman was gently rubbing the lifelike dragon head on the top of the cane in her hand. Her gaze towards Lu Xuan carried a trace of complexity.
âI didnât expect that Friend Lu was able to break free from those prohibitions and arrive at this Thunder Island.â
âItâs just good luck. I have nurtured a Spirit Beast skilled in Pupil Skills, and somehow, I came to this island.â
Lu Xuan casually lied.
âI see.â
The white-haired old woman mused to herself, uncertain about how much of Lu Xuanâs explanation to believe.
âBy the way, Friend Lu, the reason I came to this Ancient Herb Garden is to obtain that spiritual liquid in your hand. I donât know if you can bear to part with it and give it to me. I can compensate you with a fourth grade Magic Artifact.â
The white-haired old woman looked at the cyan spiritual liquid in Lu Xuanâs hand and slowly spoke.
âMay I ask, Friend Yuan? What is the origin of this spiritual liquid?â
Lu Xuan asked.
âI read in a certain ancient book that it should be a type of special spiritual liquid condensed by this green vine.â
âThis reason seems familiarâ¦â
Lu Xuan chuckled in his heart. He himself had used this same excuse more than once to deceive his fellow sect members of the Sky Sword Sect.
âIâm afraid I cannot do that.â
âIf it were any other treasure, as long as the value is comparable, giving it to you, Friend Yuan, is absolutely no problem. But if itâs a treasure related to spirit plants, Iâm afraid I must keep it to myself.â
He said calmly.
âFriend Lu, have you made up your mind?â
âWhat, does Daoist Friend Yuan want to forcibly take it?â
âTreasures belong to those with fate, you and I came to explore this Ancient Herb Garden together, forcing to take it is not quite right, isnât it?â
âDaoist Friend Yuan, a Foundation Establishment Perfect cultivator, want to bully a simply Foundation Establishment Late-term Ordinary Spirit Plant Master?â
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Lu Xuanâs mouth.
âOf course not.â
The old woman with white hair walked to the side, waved her hand in a non-threatening manner.
âThere is also spiritual liquid condensed on that Green Vine. Iâll split it equally with Friend Lu.â
She revealed a hint of a kind smile.
âThat would be best.â
Lu Xuan also smiled slightly.
The white-haired old woman walked to the side of the Thunder Pond, lightly tapping with her Dragon Head Cane.
Suddenly, a ball of white light burst from Lu Xuanâs body, the Thunder Silk Clothes previously obtained from the old woman disintegrated inch by inch, turning into countless thunder lights, entering his body at all parts.
A strong numbness came from his body, rendering his flesh body and even his thoughts immobile for a moment.
âShameless!â
A painful expression appeared on his face.
As soon as the thunder light appeared, the white-haired old woman on the side revealed a triumphant look. A huge Flood Dragon flew out from the cane in her hand, attacking Lu Xuan like lightning.
The Thunder Silk Clothes she divided out indeed made it easy for a few people to pass through the Thunderfall Waterfall and withstand thunder, but there was a trap hidden within. At a critical moment, it allowed her to control the Thunder Silk Clothes and seize the advantage.
âIâm really sorry, Friend Lu, not only is the spiritual liquid on the Green Vine soon to be mine, but I canât let the one in your hand slip by either.â
She transmitted a thought through her Spiritual Sense.
Just as the Flood Dragon was about to touch Lu Xuan, the sounds of passionate dragon-chanting echoed, waves of sonic attacks repelled the Flood Dragon.
âI felt this crappy Thunder Silk Clothes was a hindrance a while ago.â
Lu Xuan emerged from the thunder, grabbed the Thunder Silk Clothes draped on his body with single hand, and easily tore them off. His crystal-clear fingers lightly rubbed them, turning them into a sky full of fine powder.
His flesh body was extremely strong to begin with, and after consuming the Tai Suiâs Meat, his self-healing ability was even more incredible, almost able to regenerate instantly, the impact on him from the thunder light erupting from the Thunder Silk Clothes was minimal.
âI had it on previously just to maintain the meagre companionship among us daoists, now, it seems unnecessary.â
He looked indifferently at the white-haired old woman and said coldly.
âDidnât expect that Spirit Plant Master is just your hidden identity, you hid it so well!â
Strong spiritual pressure surged from the white-haired old woman, blocking the heavy dragon chanting outside, looking at Lu Xuan with a shocked expression.
âHowever, no matter how deep you hide, your Foundation Establishment Late-term Cultivated Base is as clear as day, dealing with you just wonât be as easy.â
Even though Lu Xuanâs bodyâs strength surpassed her expectations, she still had enough confidence in herself. After all, cultivators in the Cultivation World who can fight across stages are as rare as phoenix feathers or unicorn horns. Each minor realm represented a huge gap.
Her hands quickly formed imprints, turning into multiple afterimages. Soon, a pitch-black Yin Thunder silently drilled into the thunder light and rushed towards Lu Xuan.
Its speed was incredibly fast, reaching Lu Xuan in an instant.
âYou know nothing about the power of a Spirit Plant Master.â
Lu Xuan activated the Breaking Illusion Eye Technique with his eyes, the pitch-black Yin Thunder, surreptitious in its movement, was exposed in his sight.
A Sword Light flashed by, a Strange Spirit Peacock with Buddha-like aura easily destroyed the pitch-black Yin Thunder.