323: Chapter 323 Lesser Thunder God Transformation Stage?

Perhaps an anomaly occurred in the Ancient Forbidden Land, or the path to Ascension has opened.

They guarded the outskirts of the Ancient Forbidden Land, hoping to encounter a Cultivator who could bring them good news.

As for the Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators that Gu Changan was worried about...

...they had, of course, all arrived!

Like the Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator from the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect before, only a strand of Divine Thought had come.

It was hidden far away among the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators.

Quietly watching the changes in the Ancient Forbidden Land.

He didn't dare to step forward at all.

After all, he himself couldn't withstand this kind of Lightning Tribulation; even as a Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator, he couldn't endure it.

Thus, he only sent a strand of Divine Thought to investigate the situation.

If there was danger, his true body would flee immediately.

If there was no danger but only benefits, then he could notify his true body to come and take a share.

From the perspective of this strand of Divine Thought, looking across the distance in two directions, one was towards the forces of the Tianji Pavilion.

There was a Cultivator with an ethereal air, with a head of white hair and a white beard.

He wore the Daoist robes of the Tianji Pavilion.

It seemed that he, too, was merely a strand of Divine Thought.

Sensing the Soul Transformation Stage Divine Thought from the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect, the other party nodded to him from afar.

The Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator from the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect responded politely.

Then, he looked toward the direction of the Northern Cultivation Alliance.

There was also a senile-looking Cultivator there, about the size of a normal child.

Sensing the Divine Thought of the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect's Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator, he only gave a cold "humph" in this direction.

In this way, the three of them could be considered to have greeted each other.

These were the only three remaining Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators in the world.

One from the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect, one from the Tianji Pavilion, and one from the Northern Cultivation Alliance.

It was unknown which specific power the Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator from the Northern Cultivation Alliance belonged to.

At least, he had never revealed his information.

Gu Changan had no idea about the situation outside; he only assumed that some Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators had noticed him.

He had to lie low for now and digest his Nascent Soul Stage cultivation.

Only then could he plan for further development.

Gu Changan's Physical Body finished its transformation, and Xiao Lei inside his Dantian could no longer restrain himself.

He rushed straight out of Gu Changan's Dantian and transformed into a five or six-year-old child in front of him.

However, this child was entirely condensed from lightning energy.

The massive amount of lightning flashes made it impossible for Gu Changan to keep his eyes open.

Even if he closed his eyes and used his Nascent Soul Stage Divine Sense to observe Xiao Lei...

...his Divine Sense would still feel a stinging pain.

However, he could feel that Xiao Lei's body contained violent lightning energy.

This lightning energy contained everything from the Seven-Nine Heavenly Tribulation to the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.

It had gathered the lightning energy of roughly three top-tier Great Heavenly Tribulations.

"Xiao Lei, you...?"

The child in front of him put his hands on his hips: "Master, look at me!"

"After absorbing so much lightning energy, I feel like I'm going to explode!"

"Master, help me quickly!"

Gu Changan had no choice but to activate his Nascent Soul Stage Divine Sense and enter Xiao Lei's body to begin suppressing it.

Once he entered, it was incredible.

Gu Changan felt as if he had stepped into a powder keg today.

The violent energy could explode at any moment!

Gu Changan then began to circulate according to the cultivation path of the Substitute Lightning Attraction Art.

Only then did he manage to smooth out the violent energy within Xiao Lei's body.

But even so, these strands of violent energy still gave Gu Changan a feeling of heart-pounding dread.

The last time he felt this way was when he encountered a Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator.

Could it be that Xiao Lei now has Soul Transformation Stage cultivation?

Gu Changan was ecstatic; had he just directly gained a Soul Transformation Stage Clone?

"Xiao Lei, can you control this lightning energy?"

Xiao Lei was a bit puzzled, then summoned a strand of lightning energy to coil and spiral around his hand.

"Like this?"

Gu Changan nodded frantically; just a moment ago he was afraid of Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators.

Now that he had a Soul Transformation Stage Clone, he would have the power to fight back when facing Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators.

Gu Changan was thinking, however, whether the lightning power in Xiao Lei was a one-time thing.

After all, he had directly absorbed the power of the Heavenly Tribulation.

He estimated that when the time came, every use would deplete it!

But that was still fine!

With roughly three-nine, twenty-seven strands of Heavenly Tribulation, he would have 27 life-saving methods.

Even facing a Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator, he wouldn't be afraid.

However, only when he truly entered the Soul Transformation Stage would he have the greatest guarantee.

Although he had advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage, there was still the Soul Transformation Stage pressing down from above.

Gu Changan didn't dare to be reckless now; he was already standing at the peak of the cultivation world.

If he died from being reckless, it would be too late for regrets.

After advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage, he should also organize his Cultivation Techniques and Magic Treasures.

Once they were properly matched, his combat power would be maximized.

Like his various natal spirit treasures before, he hadn't been able to unleash their full power at all.

But now, he could use all of them with ease.

Gu Changan began to organize his belongings.

First was his Cultivation Technique; during the Golden Core Stage, he had practiced the Five Elements Chaos Origin Skill, which allowed for the refinement of five Lifebound Treasures.

Gu Changan threw it into the treasure gathering basin to begin upgrading it.

A massive amount of green Treasure Qi gathered into the technique.

With a flash of light, a purple Jade Slip appeared.

Gu Changan picked it up and pressed it against his forehead, and a Cultivation Technique appeared in his mind.

The Five Elements Nascent Condensation Skill; the initial parts of the technique were nothing special and were also suitable for Nascent Soul Stage cultivation.

However, its power, Spiritual Qi storage, and circulation were all much stronger than ordinary techniques.

But the Secret Technique section at the very end provided a new way of thinking!

It described how the five natal spirit treasures from the Golden Core Stage could be formed into a Formation.

A grand Five Elements Formation.

This way, he could directly fight above his level when facing enemies.

Gu Changan felt a bit disappointed; previously, he thought that since he had five natal spirit treasures acting as five pseudo-cores during the Golden Core Stage...

...he expected to have five Nascent Souls when he formed his soul!

As it turned out, it was just that the five natal spirit treasures could form a powerful Formation.

Gu Changan quickly composed himself; having something was better than nothing!

He had gained another means of fighting enemies.

But considering his five powerful natal spirit treasures, he might not even need this Five Elements Formation.

The issue of the Cultivation Technique was resolved.

Various natal spirit treasures were originally suitable for the Nascent Soul Stage; previously, it was only because his Spiritual Qi was insufficient, but now they were just right to use.

Then, all that remained were the Medicinal Pills!

The Nascent Soul Stage likely required nascent soul pills; he remembered the shopkeeper of Treasure Pavilion saying that all major powers traded them.

But it was through bartering!

He just didn't know if there were any in Situ Kong's treasury.

Gu Changan once again projected his Divine Sense into the treasure gathering basin.

That area from before was filled with Nascent Soul Stage treasures scavenged from Situ Kong's treasury.

After an investigation, he didn't find any nascent soul pills.

It seemed that such things were likely carried by Situ Kong himself.

After all, items that could increase one's cultivation were unlike the nascent soul forming pill, which was only used for breakthroughs.

Therefore, only the latter would be hidden away in the treasury!