[Heavenly Thunder Summon]: Earth-rank lower soul battle skill. Also known as "Heavenly Thunder Control Art." To master this technique, one must possess a soul at the late Mortal Realm or higher. Absorb the soul weapon stone with your own soul and refine it into the desired weapon shape. Once unleashed, it summons an artifact that controls heavenly thunder, transforming into an attack that mobilizes the energy of heaven and earth. There is a legend that a Seven-Star Dou Emperor who had reached the completion of the Mortal Realm in soul cultivation once used this skill to slay a Three-Star Dou Ancestor!
Note: The quality of this technique is limited by the soul weapon. If rare and precious materials can be obtained to upgrade the soul weapon's quality, the power of the battle skill will increase accordingly.
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"Hah… what an incredible soul skill." Xiao Ting was completely captivated.
Low-level Earth-rank soul battle skills were even rarer than mid-level Earth-rank cultivation methods. Moreover, this battle skill could rank up under specific conditions.
Of course, he had never heard of this "soul weapon stone" before, so it had to be extremely rare. Needless to say, there were also rare materials that could further enhance the soul weapon's quality. But with his cheat, he wasn't worried about finding them.
"Perfect. Couldn't ask for anything better. This is definitely going to hook me."
Jia Nan Academy was truly wealthy and influential. Xiao Ting recalled that when Xun Er first entered the academy in the original, she had brought a low-level Earth-rank cultivation method with her.
"Purple Beast Flame!"
Although he had obtained the soul stone and soul skill, he still needed to break through the outer energy shield to retrieve them. For ordinary people this might be difficult, but with Xiao Ting's soul realm and the overwhelming might of Purple Beast Flame, it was effortless.
Purple flames surged upward and instantly erased the energy shield. Xiao Ting then released his aura and focused his consciousness on sensing the glowing points flying out from within the shield.
The library's inscription plaque had not only sharpened his spirit and elevated his soul domain—it had also granted him the ability to manipulate the energy of the mysterious spirit array. By observing the flow of heaven-and-earth spiritual power and energy with his soul force and guiding it with his mind, he could achieve maximum results with minimal effort.
Roughly fifteen minutes later, a purple streak of light shot out from the energy shield and flew straight toward him.
[Low-level Earth-rank Cultivation Method – Nine Revolving Thunder Fire]
"No need for a cultivation method," Xiao Ting said, casually releasing the technique.
Now that he had reached the Dou King realm, Xun Er would soon pass him the advanced portion of her Earth-rank method. He would be able to use his future wife's technique without issue. The same went for battle skills—whether thunder or fire attribute, Xun Er would prepare them for him. Even without her, he could always ask Yao Lao for help.
"If it's a movement technique or battle skill—something relatively rare—I'm interested."
Xiao Ting casually released the scroll in his hand, letting it return to the energy shield. He then began steadily acquiring various low-level Earth-rank fire and thunder attribute techniques and battle skills. The most impressive moment came when he obtained a mid-level Earth-rank cultivation method.
He remained calm and patiently waited for the next opportunity. After all, there was no time limit in the library, and no one would fight him for space.
While waiting, a silver figure appeared. "Hmm… this is actually a movement technique with both thunder and fire attributes."
Honestly, Xiao Ting had already given up on getting anything more from here. But the time had come. Blessed by another dimension, he was ready to depart.
Unexpectedly, at the very last moment, he obtained a movement technique that perfectly matched his Battle Qi attribute—and it had reached mid-level Earth rank.
Without hesitation—claim it now!
"Shatter!"
Purple Beast Flame erupted from his palm and rapidly refined the energy shield covering the scroll. Xiao Ting opened it and examined the details.
[Instant Flame Thunder Shadow Step – Mid-level Earth-rank Movement Technique, divided into two tiers.]
[First Tier – Flame Arc Flash] Use thunder as bone, fire as flesh: utilizing thunder's extreme speed, explosive power, and short-range high-frequency displacement as the foundation. In basic training, harness fire's fierce propulsion, wide-area burning, and residual energy as manifestation and additional damage. Combination of instantaneous and sustained movement—every motion is lightning-fast, with astonishing explosive force. Flame energy can be dispersed during or after movement for speed adjustment.
[Second Tier – Lightning Ember Domain] Building on the first tier, the practitioner can push thunder and fire power to the extreme during high-speed linear movement, enabling super-high-speed short-range displacement faster than shattering the void. Each flash leaves behind a clear, tangible "Thunder Flame Clone" formed of burning lightning and compressed flame. Up to three energy clones can be created, each lasting up to fifteen minutes and possessing one-tenth the combat power of the original body.
"Interesting. Not only does it combine thunder and fire, it even has body-strengthening effects."
"Thunder Bone Fire Body. The expert who created this battle skill is truly talented."
Just from reading the preface, Xiao Ting decided to master it.
[I hope the Plane's Blessing becomes more reasonable. Starting tomorrow, it will begin granting experience points for "Instant Flame Thunder Shadow Step."']
[There's also the cultivation method left by Jia Nan Academy's founder that I plan to obtain later. And in the future, Xun Er will teach me even more advanced methods and skills.]
[Hmm… suddenly "Plane's Blessing" alone doesn't feel like enough. Can't we change the blessing interval to once every two hours? That's really inconsiderate.]
"They're already gone."
Having sealed away the cultivation method, Xiao Ting landed and walked forward, preparing to test his new technique. But before he could move, a sharp whoosh sounded beside him. A golden streak of light shot out from the energy shield and stopped right in front of his eyes.
"Huh? What's happening?"
Xiao Ting instinctively reached out and caught the golden light in his palm. When it faded, he realized it wasn't a scroll of martial arts or battle skills—it was a jade bottle.
What was this?
Curious, he opened the stopper. Instantly, an energy surged forth that made his soul leap with joy. Just inhaling its fragrance felt refreshing and invigorating.
"This is a rare and precious material that can directly enhance soul power!"
Xiao Ting's face lit up with surprise. He never expected the library to contain something this wonderful. But thinking about it, it made perfect sense—Jia Nan Academy was backed by the Thunder Clan.
"With this, my breakthrough into the Spirit Realm is even more guaranteed."
Xiao Ting was determined to seize this third opportunity without hesitation.
After storing the jade bottle, he sat down in front of the energy shield, circulated his cultivation method, and condensed Battle Qi throughout his body to form thunder armor. At the same time, he summoned Purple Beast Flame and merged it into the armor. Two distinct types of thunder appeared simultaneously, radiating terrifying energy, yet both were compressed and controlled by his soul force.
This state lasted about fifteen minutes. Then, suddenly, a silver-purple beam of light erupted from the energy shield in front of him. The streak appeared, vanished into the void, and reappeared before another shield. Just as it was about to rush in, it abruptly changed direction—as if sensing something—and shot straight toward Xiao Ting.
Space tore open once more. The light streak disappeared into the rift and instantly materialized in front of him.
"Finally… I've been waiting for you."
Xiao Ting reached out and received the flowing light into his hand.
It was a jade makeup plate engraved with thunder patterns, flames rising from its surface.
[Thunder Flame Immortal Body]
"Excellent. I have obtained the Dou God inheritance."
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