âThatâs enough!â
From the side, the hitherto silent Lei Zheng took a step forward, his demeanor angry yet dignified.
âSince weâve already agreed to explore the Ancient Medicine Garden in Lei Sea, thereâs no point in quarreling now.â
âIf we harbor grudges against each other before we even set off, we might as well go our separate ways.â
He paused for a moment, then continued:
âThe secluded secret land in question is rumored to be an ancient herb garden. Inviting Friend Lu, who is a Spirit Plant Master, is necessary to identify spirit plants, search for spiritual medicines and so on. His presence is indispensable.ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âSo, are there any concerns?â
âLei Fellow Daoist speaks sensibly. I was reckless and I shouldnât have doubted Friend Luâs role among us.â
Upon hearing this, the tall and imposing Wang Yanzhong readily confessed his mistake.
This slight disturbance was quickly alleviated. Lu Xuan remained calm and indifferent throughout, seemingly unperturbed by Wang Yanzhongâs skepticism.
As for those who perceived him as confident or subservient, that was their business.
The five Cultivators flew on their respective flying swords and found the passage that Heavenly Star Cave had opened up at the edge of Lei Sea. With the Thunderfire Order in hand, they entered the Lei Sea.
Within Lei Sea, thunderbolts were everywhere, with a density many times greater than outside. Out of caution, each of them flew down and quickly walked on the opened path.
A moment later, Lu Xuan noticed a Thunder Beast squatting not too far from the path.
âFriend Lu, never mind that beast. It wonât attack us unless provoked, but thereâs also no need to feed it.â
âIts appetite is spoilt by the constant feeding from many passing cultivators. It wonât even fancy ordinary low-rank meat from demon beasts.â
The cyclopic middle-aged man advised.
âObserving its obedient demeanor reminds me of the spirit beasts I raise in my cave dwelling. I couldnât resist feeding it.â
Lu Xuan tossed over a couple of Flaming Fruit and Ice Luo Fruit.
The sturdy Thunder Beast, despite its rotund appearance, moved swiftly. It captured the spirit fruits in an instant with a streak of silver light.
âOh? Thereâs another of the same kind?â
Just as Lu Xuan was about to leave, he noticed another beast with a smaller stature next to the Thunder Beast.
This beast appeared much sleeker with thunderbolts raging around it. Its eyes were sharp, and compared to its predecessor, it seemed rather vigilant.
âHeh, the older guides the new.â
Lu Xuan smiled, throwing over several more spirit fruits.
After the young Thunder Beast devoured the spirit fruits, he subconsciously concentrated his mind on its body.
A piece of information surfaced in his mind.
[Unusual Thunder Behemoth, a fourth grade demon beast that possesses part of the bloodline of Thunder Rhinoceros, one of the ancient strange beasts. It has tremendous potential, excels in thunder-based formula methods and is adept at thunder evasion.]
âUnusual Thunder Behemothâ¦â
âIf I remember correctly, the fat Thunder Beast from before only had a faint trace of the Thunder Rhinocerosâs bloodline, extremely diluted. But the bloodline within this Unusual Thunder Behemoth is much more substantial.â
âIs it due to a sudden mutation, or could it be that deep in the Lei Sea, an ancient strange beast Thunder Rhinoceros is constantly spawning?â
No matter the reason, it signifies that this newly emerged Thunder Behemoth is extraordinary.
Lu Xuan slowed down, using his spiritual power to present an Enchanted Immortal Peach in front of the young Thunder Beast.
The Thunder Beast sniffed the Enchanted Immortal Peach, its eyes filled with a mesmerized expression. It couldnât help salivating and bit down on the peach.
It was filled to the brim with juice, tender and fragrant. A mild tremor spread through its body, seemingly experiencing extreme pleasure.
The Lei Sea was desolate and spirit plants were rare. This Thunder Beast has never eaten a spirit fruit like the Enchanted Immortal Peach before. For a moment, its eyes towards Lu Xuan radiated a hint of friendliness.
âThis moment, just like that moment.â
Lu Xuan looked at the familiar scene in front of him, remembering the White Jade Sky Monkey and Mysterious Sky Luan Bird he had raised since their infancy. A smirk formed at the corner of his mouth.
âFriend Lu, how could you bear to feed a Grade 3 Spirit Fruit to this demon beast?â
Noticing this, Luo Ming said somewhat unexpectedly.
âThat Thunder Beast has been guarding the pathway, demanding demon beast meat from passing cultivators. Initially, it was fascinating, but over time, fewer cultivators bothered it.â
âItâs rare to see someone like friend Lu feeding it with Grade 3 Spirit Fruit.â
âI saw that the newly arrived Thunder Beast was exceptionally thin, and I felt mercy for it and decided to feed it a decent Spirit Fruit.â
âAnyway, Iâm a Spirit Plant Master, while other things are scarce, I have enough Spirit Fruits.â
Lu Xuan explained with a laughter.
âOh, Friend Lu, you are kindly indeed.â
âHaha, youâre flattering me.â
Lu Xuan chuckled.
As the group moved further into the depths of the Thunder Sea, they were bombarded with more and more aggressive thunderbolt radiance. If it were not for the Thunderfire Order to disperse them, they would have fallen into the thunderbolts.
Thunderous roar could be heard by their ears, some were naturally produced by the Thunder Sea, while others were howls of Thunder Beasts.
âWe should be about here.â
Along the way, the group didnât encounter any dangerous situations, only a few Thunder Beasts attempted to ambush them, which were killed by them in a few breaths.
Half a day later, Lu Xuan and the others arrived in front of a Thunderfall Waterfall.
Endless thunderbolts showered down, as if the calamity from heaven had come. Their spiritual sense probed into them was on the verge of being smashed into dust and had to be withdrawn.
âThis Thunderfall Waterfall is too wide. Under such an offensive, the Thunderfire Order wonât last long. Do we have to resist it with our flesh bodies and magic artefacts?â
Wang Yanzhong frowned. Although his flesh body was robust, he didnât have absolute confidence to pass through this Thunderfall Waterfall unscathed.
âIs there a way around?â
âNo, the entrance is right behind here. Thereâs no other way in. The surroundings are blocked by extraordinarily hard rocks and compelling prohibitions.â
The one-eyed middle-aged man spoke in a coarse voice.
âAs for the way in, once weâre here, we naturally have a way to deal with it.â
âDaoist Friend Yuan, weâll rely on you next.â
He turned his head and looked at the old white-haired woman.
Yuan Shuang Ling nodded slightly, and her dragon head cane tapped the ground heavily.
Sparks of spiritual light flashed, and five thunder nets floated out from the dragon head, transforming into robes delicately woven from thunderbolts.
The robes hovered in mid-air, as light as a feather, little streaks of thunder jumped around and returned to the robes again.
âThese Thunder Silk Clothes inherently have an extreme resistance to thunderbolts and can withstand the bombardment of thunderbolts for a long time. Furthermore, they can hide the spiritual energy of the wearerâs body to prevent their aura from triggering the fury of thunderbolts.â
âHowever, they can only last for a while, and will gradually dissipate afterwards.â
The old white-haired woman spoke softly.
Upon seeing Lei Zheng and the others begin to move, Lu Xuan followed suit, removed a piece of Thunder Silk Clothes floating in front of him, and with a movement of spiritual energy, the clothes perfectly covered his figure.
âBeyond this Thunderfall Waterfall is the outskirts of the Ancient Herb Garden. There are prohibitions everywhere and strange demon beasts attacking. Please be extra careful.â
Luo Ming, whether he had been there before or acquired information about the Garden elsewhere, advised Lu Xuan and the others.
Lu Xuan and the others nodded their heads, cloaked in the Thunder Silk Clothes, and entered into the Thunderfall Waterfall.