50: Thunder Body

As the sense of familiarity appeared, Qin Jin had already reacted.

When he was in the Great Wilderness, studying One Side of Extinction, he often experienced this scene.

After his lightning spiritual energy fell into a berserk state, he frequently endured this kind of test, similar to an electric shock. If it weren't for the backing of Votive Power, which allowed him to heal himself, he wouldn't have been able to make such attempts.

“This is probably one of the difficulties of this Combat Method.”

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and Qin Jin completely immersed himself in it.

This time, the world within the Martial Dao Crystal was completely different.

It was empty inside, with only a phantom afterimage, semi-transparent, standing in the center.

After his Divine Intent entered it, Qin Jin possessed the afterimage within the crystal. The afterimage started from scratch, step by step practicing the Nine Tribulation True Body.

While experiencing it firsthand, he continuously received detailed information about this Combat Method from the spiritual level.

Nine Tribulation True Body.

Using life energy as the primary force and elemental power as the auxiliary, during cultivation, one tempers oneself with elemental power to enhance physical strength.

When the physique has sufficient endurance, it is combined with life energy. When needed, the life energy transforms, allowing for a burst of enhancement.

Each element's integration is extremely dangerous, hence it is called Nine Tribulations.

When all nine elements are successfully integrated, the Martial Artist himself will also experience a transformative improvement.

The first element demonstrated by the Combat Method inscribed within the Martial Dao Crystal was precisely the lightning attribute.

This was clearly inscribed specifically for Qin Jin.

His Divine Intent attached to the afterimage, as if he himself were cultivating, comprehending and mastering this Combat Method from a spiritual level.

After a long time.

Qin Jin's Divine Intent exited the crystal.

His eyes remained closed as he took several deep breaths.

“Only a strong person with an extremely high spiritual index can create this effect during inscription.”

“This should be the charm Su Teacher mentioned.”

“Su Teacher was right; even with the help of this crystal, getting started is very difficult. After all, just adapting to the explosive power of elemental energy requires ample preparation.”

“However...”

He exhaled a long breath, placed the Martial Dao Crystal back, and with focused thought, Qin Jin's spiritual power skillfully ascended into the void, searching for the lightning spiritual energy in the heavens and earth, acting as a bridge to draw it into himself!

He did not use artificial crystal cores.

The previous investigation had already confirmed that the spiritual energy permeating the Great Wilderness was purer than that of these crystal cores.

From the moment Qin Jin arrived in the Great Wilderness until now, he was most familiar with lightning-attribute spiritual energy.

When his spiritual power stirred, the lightning spiritual energy received guidance, gathering from all directions and surging into Qin Jin's body.

Information about the Combat Method flashed through his mind. The lightning spiritual energy and life energy converged, surging within his body. On Qin Jin's surface, lightning flashed, and a tingling sensation spread throughout his body.

If he were an ordinary Martial Artist.

At this moment, he would likely find it difficult to concentrate.

But Qin Jin was already familiar with these sensations.

His physique was also strong enough to bear it!

With high concentration, following the Combat Method's information, his life energy circulated in a special way. During its circulation, it gradually resonated with the lightning spiritual energy, gradually becoming familiar.

Qin Jin completely immersed himself in it.

The Sacrificial Spirit Hall had Votive Power restrictions, making it exceptionally quiet.

Only the constant electric arcs around Qin Jin made a sound.

Time passed.

In the silence, Qin Jin opened his eyes.

His gaze was serious. Following the Combat Method's information, life energy spread throughout his body. In an instant, a portion of the life energy transformed, and the Nine Tribulation True Body activated!

Centered around him, an invisible wave of energy rippled outwards. Outside his already tough body, a special membrane composed of life energy gradually formed.

Constantly flashing lightning arcs raged around him, as if he were wearing a lightning armor.

Qin Jin raised his hand, clenched his fist, and surging electric arcs flashed. Under the stimulation of the energy, he sensed that his own strength was also increasing.

“This is the Sky Thunder Body of the Nine Tribulation True Body.”

“This appearance...”

“What a Lightning God Armor.”

On the professional panel, information updated.

[Nine Tribulation True Body: Lv1 (45%)]

“Just mastered, and the progress is already over halfway.”

“The previous tempering made the current learning process incredibly smooth.”

“I just don't know if, in the professional panel's judgment, each True Body is a single level, or if there's another way of putting it.”

“Perhaps the effect of this Sky Thunder Body can be stronger, and a second stage can appear.”

While thoughts arose in his mind, Qin Jin activated another Combat Method. His life energy surged, entering a boiling state.

That was the One Side of Extinction he had improved.

Boom!

At this instant, around Qin Jin, explosions sounded.

The lightning armor enveloping his body surged, and lightning roared, the power contained within becoming increasingly explosive, like a volcano on the verge of eruption, with surging power poised to strike.

His strength, physique, and speed all received enhancements.

After sensing his current state, Qin Jin exited his current state. Votive Power enveloped his body, and he quickly recovered.

“The second stage is feasible.”

“However, the side effects are considerable.”

He sensed himself: “Only someone like me, with healing abilities, can use it freely.”

“If the Sky Thunder Body is like this, what will the other True Bodies in the Nine Tribulations be like?”

The crystal core Chu Tianyi provided only had the lightning attribute.

Clearly... that Spiritual Energy User had no idea that Qin Jin would master this Combat Method so quickly.

The so-called threshold was already Qin Jin's daily routine during this period.

However, the Martial Dao Crystal contained all the information about the Nine Tribulation True Body, and he was in the Great Wilderness, where heaven and earth spiritual energy existed. After his interest was piqued, Qin Jin immediately pressed on, beginning to understand the cultivation methods of the other True Bodies... One week later.

Wilderness Base.

Heart Abyss Echo stood in place.

From above this massive mech, a light curtain extended downwards, protecting the base.

In recent days, the lightning raging on the Mining Star had become increasingly fierce, and the survival environment in the wilderness had grown harsher.

Even ordinary people who were unaware of the Star God's affairs could vaguely sense that the planet was undergoing some kind of change.

After many young Martial Artists had been eliminated, the base seemed somewhat empty.

At this moment.

Qin Jin stood on a high platform within the base. Beside him, Su Chaozong, Yu Sheng, and others were present, their gazes passing through the light curtain and looking out at the wilderness outside the base.

There... the battle had been ongoing for some time.

Qingling District — Zhao Xiao.

Deep Valley District — Jiang Panxia.

Of the three people Qin Jin selected, one had already been eliminated.

Now, these two were engaged in the final showdown.

The two used the wilderness as their battlefield, a vast area, no longer a one-on-one arena match.

Beside Qin Jin.

Su Chaozong looked at the scene and said in a deep voice, “Because of the Star God's existence, apart from the Five Major Survival Zones and some fixed Mining Stars, this planet has not undergone any development.”

“If you are to participate in the Star God Chosen, you are destined to fight in the most primitive environments.”

“In such complex environments, anything can happen, so be mentally prepared.”

Qin Jin nodded slightly.

Just then... the battle outside finally had a result.

The difference between the two was minimal. In the war of attrition, Jiang Panxia's spirit was tougher. She seized an opportunity and delivered the final blow.

The two outside were brought back by the base's staff.

After receiving treatment, Jiang Panxia quickly approached.

Zhao Xiao looked at the high platform from afar, watching Qin Jin and the others, his eyes filled with unwillingness and also relief. Finally, he lowered his head and was led away from the base by the staff.

Within the base, he had already gained enough. Not being the final candidate was not necessarily a bad thing.

On the high platform.

Qin Jin's gaze fell on Jiang Panxia as she ascended the steps.

She was the only female among the three he had chosen, and she had ultimately stood out.

She wore simple, combat-ready attire, with short black hair, and was covered in dust, looking somewhat disheveled. Yet, there was a heroic spirit in her brows.

When she arrived before him, Qin Jin looked at Yu Sheng beside him and said calmly, “Introduce yourself.”

“Understood!”

Yu Sheng nodded seriously, facing the two, and solemnly said, “I am Yu Sheng, from New Sheep District.”

Before him.

Jiang Panxia raised her hand to wipe the dirt from her face, her voice crisp: “Jiang Panxia, Newborn Realm, Life Index 27.8, Spiritual Index 22.7.”

After speaking.

The two's gazes fell on Qin Jin.

Qin Jin's voice was unhurried.

“Qin Jin, Ningyi Realm.”