207: Chapter 207 Thunder God's Dharma Form!

This was a power that towered above Mortals, almost the wrath of a deity.

But when the thunder pillar dissipated and the smoke and dust settled, everyone's eyes widened—

That figure was still standing in place, completely unharmed.

Even Jidian, still catching his breath, stared at Su Rui in shock, as if he had seen a ghost.

“Are you done? Then I’ll take these clouds you worked so hard to gather.”

Su Rui smiled faintly, his tone dismissive.

“Thunder God Dharma Idol!”

He let out a low shout. The thunder pillar that had just dispersed reappeared abruptly, but this time, the myriad bolts of lightning no longer attacked the enemy. Instead, like a hundred rivers flowing to the sea, they surged wildly into Su Rui’s body.

In an instant, a massive blue giant shadow slowly took shape in the Void Realm.

It was blurry at first, but instantly solidified, standing majestically beneath the vast sky.

This time, it was neither an afterimage nor just half a body.

It was a deity whose feet trod upon a Dragon of Thunder, towering and earth-supporting.

Thunder Light served as its sinews, and electric sparks wove its robes.

Exquisite armor flowed with blazing Brilliance, and behind it, lightning transformed into fluttering ribbons.

The giant statue’s face was identical to Su Rui’s, only its expression was one of unassailable wrath.

In one hand, it held aloft a giant sword condensed from thunder, its cold light piercing; in the other, it formed a hand seal over its chest, with arcs of lightning dancing on its fingertips, as if holding the authority of Heavenly Punishment.

Jidian stared blankly at the scene before him. The sight had long surpassed the scope of his understanding.

What in the world was this?

He felt his voice squeeze out from the depths of his throat as a mere whisper.

Upon the earth, the scene was now one of kneeling figures.

The appearance of the Thunder God Dharma Idol was precisely the same as the deity they had envisioned in their hearts.

Inside the Imperial Palace, Emperor Taizong of Tang, who had been anxiously awaiting the battle report, suddenly widened his eyes, his legs feeling weak.

If he hadn't quickly supported the thick pillar beside him, he probably would have collapsed to the ground.

“It’s him? That person from Northern Li?”

Emperor Taizong of Tang had naturally heard the intelligence the Untouchables brought back from Northern Li, and he clearly knew that Su Rui had fought Di Shitian.

He also knew that in that battle, Su Rui had used the ultimate technique called Thunder God Dharma Idol.

At this moment, his eyes were filled with horror.

“How can a Mortal contend against him!”

Whether it was Yuan Tiangang or the Empress, they found it hard to believe that this originated from a human.

As the saying goes, seeing is believing; this was exactly the case—seeing it in person was far more soul-shaking than any rumor.

But Su Rui paid no mind to the turmoil in the hearts of others.

Condensing the Thunder God Dharma Idol was not easy; it was difficult to achieve with personal strength alone; external power was necessary.

And the thunderclouds Jidian had summoned happened to become the most crucial assistance.

Looking at Jidian, who was still suspended in mid-air with no intention of retreating, Su Rui nodded slightly.

This person still possessed some courage, unlike the other five who had already turned and fled.

However, although Jidian’s strength was formidable and his combat power astonishing after his Divine Power Awakening, he was still young, and his Heart-Nature had not been truly tempered and matured.

At this moment, he was so stunned that he was like a wooden chicken, having no thought of escaping.

It wasn't until he saw the Thunder God Dharma Idol slowly raising its giant sword, with the tip pointed directly at him, that he suddenly snapped back to reality and wanted to retreat.

But it was already too late.

A dazzling bolt of lightning suddenly struck down.

Jidian hadn't even managed to fully turn around before he was reduced to ashes by this strike, and the five fleeing figures were also completely annihilated in the Thunder Light.

The blinding electric glare swept out and instantly struck the mountain ranges outside Chang'an City.

The earth trembled violently, and the roaring sound rolled like a furious tide.

Countless rocks exploded and flew apart, with fragments even scattering to the edge of the Chang'an city walls.

After one strike, Su Rui dispersed the Dharma Idol, his figure flashed, and he quietly departed.

He had another place to go.

The remnants of the Upper Realm had attacked three people this time, and Su Rui intended to check on them one by one.

If he could use this opportunity to heavily wound the opposing force, that would naturally be the best outcome.

After all, the opposition between this Realm and the Upper Realm was destined to be irreconcilable.

He also knew that one day, the two sides would clash completely.

But he hoped to buy more time to accumulate strength.

It would be best if he could hold the initiative in his own hands.

Even if they had to draw swords in the future, he wanted to be the one to strike first.

As Su Rui’s figure disappeared, the thunderclouds above Chang'an gradually dispersed.

Sunlight pierced through the gaps in the clouds, shining down upon the Mortal world.

Everyone felt as if they had narrowly escaped death.

That sense of oppression just now was too terrifying.

Whether they were common citizens or Martial Forest experts, everyone was left with lingering fear.

The residual power of the lightning had already caused considerable damage to Chang'an City.

But those worries were for Emperor Taizong of Tang to handle.

The Empress immediately left with the Nine Heavens Saintesses.

As for Li Taibai, after watching Su Rui leave, he suddenly leaped up, and under the astonished gaze of the surrounding crowd, he vanished in just a few bounds.

This incident had truly frightened him.

Spending his days drinking and frequenting pleasure houses, he had somehow provoked such a terrifying existence, leaving him unsure whether to laugh or cry.

Although he had fortunately kept his life, his injuries were not light, and he urgently needed to find a hidden place to recuperate.

Emperor Taizong of Tang’s face turned ashen as he received the list of losses reported from the city.

But compared to the world-shaking battle he had just witnessed, these losses were practically insignificant.

“Can we really deal with an existence like that?”

“No.

Unless someone of an equal level steps forward, no one can stop him.”

Yuan Tiangang answered truthfully.

“Then how can we reach that kind of Realm?”

Emperor Taizong of Tang’s question immediately silenced everyone present.

Who the hell knew?

If they knew the method, they wouldn't be here frowning.

“It’s not entirely without a way.”

A voice sounded.

Everyone turned back; it was Li Chunfeng, the Director of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau.

“How so?” Emperor Taizong of Tang’s eyes flickered, and he pressed for an answer.

“The one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it.

Since the other party is so powerful, why not go directly to him?

This person currently resides in Northern Li, and it is said he has opened a Martial Arts School to accept disciples. Then we shall send people to enroll as students.”

As Li Chunfeng spoke, the hall fell silent.

“It is extremely difficult to enter his Martial Arts School; the requirements for Aptitude are exceedingly high!”

Yuan Tiangang immediately countered.

“Can it be that the great Tang Dynasty cannot find a suitable person?”

When Li Chunfeng said this, the hall was dead silent.

How could they not find anyone?

The Tang Dynasty spanned vast territories, and talented individuals emerged in droves; there was no shortage of those with exceptional Aptitude.

But the problem was: were these people truly loyal to the court?

If they poured resources into cultivating someone, only for that person to ultimately be used by the enemy, it would be better to stand by and do nothing.

Yet, if they truly gave up now, how could they reconcile themselves to it?

“Forget it, let’s try first.” Emperor Taizong of Tang gave a deep order, “The Untouchables must immediately investigate this person’s background and inquire about the rules for joining his School.

At the same time, dispatch people everywhere to search for youths with outstanding Aptitude and report back as soon as possible.”

Everyone looked solemn and withdrew after receiving the order.

In truth, Emperor Taizong of Tang was most reassured by his own children.

If they could bear this heavy responsibility, it would naturally be the most secure option.

Unfortunately, the princes and princesses had mediocre martial arts Aptitude, and none of them genuinely enjoyed practicing martial arts; at most, they practiced some rudimentary skills for self-defense.

In the past, he hadn't cared—in his view, no matter how strong an individual's martial arts were, they could not stand against an army of thousands.

But the appearance of Empress Wu had completely shattered his understanding.

At that time, he could still somewhat comfort himself: such a figure was rare in a century and not worth fearing.

Now, however, another existence even more terrifying than Empress Wu had appeared, one who might even be able to cultivate experts of the same Rank in batches.

This was no longer a minor issue, but a hidden danger capable of shaking the foundation of the state.

“Send down the decree, quickly summon Song Que and Gu Du Feng, and have them find Ning Daoqi before immediately coming to Chang'an for an audience!”

Emperor Taizong of Tang’s gaze flickered, and he finally decided to personally engage with these top figures of the Jianghu.