25: Chapter 25, First Level: Lightning Flash

"Huh, why did the phenomenon disappear?" Elder Nie Yun's eyes revealed confusion, and his heart was greatly alarmed.

The terrifying scene of the abnormal change caused the mercenaries and bounty hunters of Cangyun Town, as well as the experts from various families, to send people to investigate.

Elder Nie Yun stood on a lush branch of a large tree as thick as an adult's waist, scanning the surroundings with disdain.

He sneered in his heart, truly courting death. Such a terrifying phenomenon, even if a treasure were born, was definitely not something these mercenaries could get involved in.

Suddenly, mercenaries from the Gopher Mercenary Group and the Savage Bull Mercenary Group joined forces to send out their elites, heading deep into the mountain range.

Greed?

People die for wealth, birds die for food; as long as they can accept the consequences, that is fine.

Earlier, the pillar of lightning that reached the sky from within the deep mountains had a boundless, brilliant radiance that was clearly visible within a hundred-mile radius.

Therefore, upon noticing the lightning phenomenon, he had dashed out of the Yun Family Courtyard and rushed toward the mountain range.

However, black clouds covered the sky in the mountain range, and a torrential downpour blocked his movements.

It also conveniently concealed the tracks of Hun Tiandi. As a Dou Ling expert, Elder Nie Yun did not dare to venture deep into the area alone in such extremely harsh, rainy conditions.

When the heavy rain vanished and the sky revealed light, a sharp glint flashed in Elder Nie Yun's eyes; his figure flickered, and he disappeared from the tree branch.

After a while, Hun Tiandi, high in the sky, lowered his head slightly and looked down at the bottomless depths beneath the mountain peak.

It was like the gaping abyss of an ancient behemoth. His delicate face suddenly tightened, and he turned his head back with some trepidation.

Suddenly, the silver electric arcs flickering on the soles of his feet seemed to lack energy and trembled a few times.

They vanished without a trace, and immediately, his body seemed to be pulled downward by a terrifying force, falling straight into the abyss...

"Ah... help me!"

In the silent mountain range of the early morning, a shrill wail suddenly rang out.

On the swampy ground covered in moss, faint white mist flowed, and a cool breeze blew against the face.

Wisps of white mist were like a calm lake surface, rippling slightly and surging in all directions with the wind, making this swampy area much clearer.

"Ssss..."

On the calm swamp, there was a faint hissing sound. Not long after the sound rang out, a cyan lightning bolt, suddenly carrying a silver and brilliant radiance, appeared.

It dashed violently from the swamp. Every time his feet landed in the swamp, electric light would spray from them.

This would cause the foul-smelling mud in the swamp to become like boiling water.

The hissing sound came precisely from this.

The cyan figure was extremely fast, running fiercely along the way and directly wading out a trench three feet wide in the swamp.

In the blink of an eye, this long trench was restored by the squirming of the mud.

Roar!

However, behind the cyan figure was a dense swarm of crocodiles with greenish-brown, bumpy skin, opening their blood-red maws, their beastly eyes radiating a bloodthirsty glow.

They had strong limbs with sharp claws, and the tails on their backs were like heavenly blades.

However, the mud that was shot out fiercely aimed at the back of the cyan figure.

Unfortunately, these black mud projectiles were far slower than the dodging of the cyan figure, so not a single bit of mud touched him.

"Zzz..."

Suddenly, there was a sharp whistle in the air, and the rapidly flashing figure suddenly stopped, his feet bending slightly, his body tilting at an eerie angle.

With a low sound, his body exploded into the sky, and then his feet vibrated, actually hovering in mid-air without relying on any external objects.

Although the cyan figure only stayed in the air for less than ten seconds.

If an outsider saw this, they would certainly be shocked, as hovering in mid-air briefly without relying on external objects or Dou Qi wings.

At least requires the strength of a Dou Huang level.

As for moving through the air for a long time, only by becoming a super expert like a Dou Zong could one possess such an ability.

After the figure stayed in the air for a few seconds, a flash of electricity flickered on the soles of his feet, his body twisted, and with a swoosh, he landed on a bluestone more than ten meters away.

If not for the faint, blurry black line still remaining in the air.

Anyone would think that this speed had already broken through the obstacles of space and reached the ability of instantaneous movement.

"Hahaha!"

"Good, worthy of being an Earth-tier movement Dou Technique. This terrifying speed is truly intoxicating!"

The cyan figure stood on the bluestone, letting out an arrogant laugh that sounded like rolling thunder, startling the birds in the mountain forest into taking flight.

"Three Thousand Lightning Movement has three levels: the first level is Thunder Flash, the second level is Lightning Flash, and the third level is Three Thousand Lightning."

If one has the opportunity to cultivate the final level, the Three Thousand Lightning realm, one can traverse space silently and without a trace.

It is like instantaneous movement; even a Dou Zong would not dare to underestimate this speed.

Right now, Hun Tiandi's first level, the Thunder Flash realm, has not yet truly entered the threshold; the rest will be left to time to master.

"Young Master Yun, what are you doing?"

"Did you discover why that silver pillar of light from earlier disappeared?"

Suddenly, a questioning voice rang out behind Hun Tiandi, startling him into turning his head abruptly.

His muscles tensed instantly, and his sharp eyes stared at the person who had arrived.

"Old man Nie, are you crazy? Why are you scaring people for no reason?"

Hun Tiandi looked at the person who had arrived and couldn't help but roll his eyes, complaining with dissatisfaction.

"During the earlier phenomenon, I was hiding in an abandoned mountain cave. The terrifying scene was shocking. Even if there were treasures, how could a mere five-star Dou Practitioner like me snatch them..."

Hun Tiandi said indifferently.

Elder Nie Yun nodded slightly upon hearing this. Even he, an expert at the Dou Ling level, did not dare to get involved with the abnormal pillar of light, so he naturally believed Hun Tiandi's words without a doubt.

"Let's go. Tomorrow is the time to head to the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion!"

Elder Nie Yun said indifferently. The two walked toward the outside of the mountain range; it was time to leave.

On the way, they bought some ingredients. During the days of the assessment in Cangyun Town, the palates of Elder Nie Yun and Senior Sister Liu Hanbing had become picky, and they had fallen in love with Hun Tiandi's cooking.

"Elder Nie, you're back!"

When the two entered the Yun Family Courtyard, Senior Sister Liu Hanbing, dressed in white like an immortal, said coldly.

"Yun Tian, where have you been all these days? Go cook quickly, I'm hungry..."

Senior Sister Liu Hanbing urged.

Hun Tiandi smiled bitterly and shook his head helplessly. This cold Senior Sister Liu Hanbing really treated him like a cook. He continued walking toward the kitchen without stopping.

Elder Nie Yun and Senior Sister Liu Hanbing returned to the room quietly and sat at the table, waiting for the arrival of the delicious food.

Clang...

In the kitchen, Hun Tiandi moved his knife rapidly, with clanging sounds, and arranged six dishes and one soup.

When he brought the meal into the room, the eyes of Elder Nie Yun and Senior Sister Liu Hanbing lit up instantly.

"So hot... so spicy... so delicious..."

Senior Sister Liu Hanbing made the first move, picking up a piece of crystal-clear boiled meat and biting into it with a look of satisfaction.

Elder Nie Yun's chopsticks danced like a whirlwind, and the two buried their heads in destroying the delicacies on the table.

"So full. I'll have a treat for my taste buds from now on. Once Yun Tian joins the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, I'll be able to eat delicious food often!"

After a long while, Senior Sister Liu Hanbing leaned back in her chair, revealing a look of satisfaction.

"Not bad. It's a pity Young Master Yun doesn't work as a cook..."

Elder Nie Yun nodded gently and praised.

"Old Man Nie, I am joining the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion to learn high-grade cultivation methods and Dou Techniques, not to be a cook!"

Hun Tiandi said with dissatisfaction.

In fact, Hun Tiandi was not lacking in cultivation methods or Dou Techniques now; he was lacking cultivation resources. Only by utilizing the foundation of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion could he grow up in the shortest possible time.

With the heaven-defying cultivation method of the Blood Scripture, he also needed the support of resources. Now, the best choice was to join a faction.