Chapter 120 Praying for Rain!

[Skills: Combat Mastery (Level 4); Blade Mastery (Level 3); Sword Mastery (Level 4); Talisman Arts (Level 3); Golden Light Incantation (Level 4); Three Souls Restraint Technique (Level 4); Shangqing Image-Aspect Sword (Level 4); Mastery of Five Thunders (Level 4); Golden Light Ground-Traversing (Level 3)]

[Experience needed for Golden Light Incantation upgrade: 25,600/100,000]

[Experience needed for Three Souls Restraint Technique upgrade: 10,767/100,000]

[Experience needed for Shangqing Image-Aspect Sword upgrade: 29,816/100,000]

[Experience needed for Mastery of Five Thunders upgrade: 30,120/100,000]

[Experience needed for Golden Light Ground-Traversing upgrade: 9,527/10,000]

Since the last time in Chang'an, where he comprehended the principles of Yin and Yang balance and sensed the profound mysteries of Heaven and Earth...

Jiang Chen's progress in cultivating Divine Abilities and Spells had advanced significantly.

Especially with the Shangqing Image-Aspect Sword Divine Ability; as Jiang Chen's cultivation grew higher, he could better sense that mysterious and profound Daoist charm within the Maoshan Dharma Sword.

Having carried it with him for a long time, this Divine Ability had actually surpassed the Golden Light Incantation, becoming Jiang Chen's second fastest-growing Divine Ability in terms of cultivation progress.

It was second only to the Mastery of Five Thunders.

The Mastery of Five Thunders technique had also made great strides, though it had not yet reached the next level.

But that did not mean its power was stagnant.

In fact, as experience increased, the power of Divine Abilities and Spells would gradually improve.

It simply wasn't as much of a qualitative leap as when one actually leveled up.

But even so, if Jiang Chen exerted his full strength, it would likely be enough to cover the entire Yu Prefecture in heavy rain.

...

The two of them continued their journey without stopping, encountering several groups of mountain bandits who had turned to crime for survival.

Those who had committed many evils naturally became souls under Jiang Chen's sword, while those who still possessed a conscience were shown mercy.

They traveled until they were near the heart of Yu Prefecture.

This was an open plain; looking into the distance in all directions, low hills met the horizon.

"This place is excellent. The rain won't be too localized, avoiding partial flooding."

Jiang Chen observed for a moment and chose a spot where the Five Elements were in harmony, standing atop it.

Jianzhen could not help but take a few steps back to watch.

Jiang Chen stood in place with his eyes slightly closed, trying to recall the spiritual inspiration from his last communion between Heaven and Man, hoping to trigger that state once more.

Suddenly, he lifted his left foot, faced East, and then stepped down heavily.

Amazingly, his foot did not land on the ground; instead, it was as if invisible steps supported him, allowing him to step firmly into the Void Realm.

Jiang Chen focused his mind on the concept of Liver Wood generating Heart Fire.

He held both palms toward the sky, with the middle and ring fingers of both hands pointing straight up, while the index and pinky fingers of his right hand overlapped those of his left.

The middle and ring fingers of both hands were pressed together, with the left thumb pressing against the right thumb.

This was the hand seal for Water Thunder within the Mastery of Five Thunders Divine Ability.

Jiang Chen shouted softly: "Wind rises from the Xun Gate!"

Consequently, the originally parched and hot sky immediately cooled down a bit, as a fresh breeze rose from the southeast.

The flowers and trees that had been standing still between Heaven and Earth began to sway slowly with the wind.

Jianzhen, standing nearby, felt it most directly; as the fresh breeze brushed past his face, he was filled with wonder.

Unlike the previous time he prayed for rain, this time he no longer relied on the mountains and ley lines; he was truly using his personal might to change the sky and alter the elements!

Then, Jiang Chen took another step with his right foot, shifting his orientation, and again stepped firmly into the Void Realm, ascending another level!

At this moment, the Heart Fire was at its Peak, capable of summoning Crimson Thunder!

Jiang Chen's finger seals changed: his middle finger straightened, the tip of his index finger pinched the back of the first joint of the middle finger, and his ring and pinky fingers curled into his palm.

Jiang Chen spoke again: "Thunder shakes the Nine Heavens!"

The sky erupted with a thunderous boom that shook the soul, and crimson lightning descended upon the world like the wrath of Heaven, manifesting the power of nature beyond doubt.

This thunder stretched from the south of Yu Prefecture to the north; not a single soul in the entire province failed to witness this rolling heavenly thunder.

"Is... is it actually going to rain?"

"It was just unbearably hot a moment ago, so why is there rolling thunder now? Old Man Heaven is truly temperamental!"

In a village outside the city, an old man who was still carrying water to irrigate his crops was so startled by the thunder that the gourd ladle in his hand fell straight to the ground.

However, he didn't care at all; instead, he quickly looked up toward the sky.

At this moment, the east wind blew, bringing with it a familiar scent.

"It... it... it's really going to rain? That Daoist didn't lie to me, it's really going to rain!"

"An immortal! I've truly met an immortal!"

...

The thunder was so loud that even outside Yu Prefecture, people heard its might and were struck with awe.

At this time, in the land of Chen Prefecture.

A pair of Revered Master and Disciple traveling on the road both halted their horses and looked toward the south.

"Junior Martial Uncle, that thunder just now... did it come from the direction of Yu Prefecture?"

Zhang Gaoxian saw at a glance that the thunder was definitely not born of natural forces; it was driven by someone using authentic Daoist Divine Abilities. Its power was unfathomable, even making him feel that the heavenly might was unstoppable.

"Indeed. Such vast heavenly might... someone must be performing thunder techniques in Yu Prefecture."

As for what they were seeking, he didn't say, but both of them knew perfectly well.

"Junior Martial Uncle, with your abilities, could you summon such unfathomably powerful divine thunder?"

Zhang Gaoxian asked. He suspected that some Daoist sect Disciple had asked their elder to cheat for them.

Did they not fear this act being recorded by the Imperial Agents and presented to the Saint?

Even if they won the magical duel, they would lose the Saint's favor and invite contempt; it was truly unwise.

Zhang Huaiyi glanced at him and said nothing.

If he had that kind of ability, he wouldn't have to wait for you to become the next Sect Leader of Mount Longhu; he could sit in that position himself.

In his view, this person's attainment in thunder techniques was likely not much inferior to his Eldest Senior Brother's. Even on Mount Longhu, they would be among the best. Their cultivation should be at the Life Wheel Peak.

Only the combination of those two factors could create such an immense spectacle.

He likely couldn't even achieve half of that.

"Judging by the might of this heavenly thunder, it likely covered the entire Yu Prefecture with ease. This person's strength far exceeds mine; they shouldn't be a Disciple of the younger generation."

Zhang Gaoxian narrowed his eyes slightly and said thoughtfully, "Junior Martial Uncle, I remember that Jiang Chen seemed to be heading toward Ru Prefecture. Do you think it's possible he's in Yu Prefecture?"

Zhang Huaiyi understood his thoughts immediately and shook his head:

"The high-attainment elders of the Maoshan Sect haven't left their mountains for a long time."

"In this generation, Li Hanguang's cultivation is superb, not inferior to my Eldest Senior Brother, and his character is solid. He would never resort to such petty behavior as cheating for his own Disciple."

"Ye Fashan is the same. However, Xue Xichang... it's possible he'd be shameless enough to do such a filthy thing."

At the mention of Xue Xichang, Zhang Huaiyi's expression soured. Clearly, the two of them had some history, and he had likely suffered at Xue Xichang's hands in the past.

"Let's go. If it really is Jiang Chen in Yu Prefecture, his cheating will certainly not escape the eyes and ears of the Saint."

"You have the Myriad Spirit Talisman bestowed upon you by the Revered Master. In this duel, taking the top spot is well within your reach!"

Neither of them had even considered that such heavenly might could have been summoned by Jiang Chen's power alone.

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(Things will heat up tomorrow!)