Gou Zai Liang Jie (a person's name) gathers Qi to attain enlightenment.

Chapter 73: The Great Edict to Subdue Thunder

"Can't find it, absolutely can't find it."

Ying Zichu frowned slightly, gazing at the boundless yellow sand. He pushed his spiritual sense to its limit, but he couldn't detect even a trace of [Lu Qi].

Li Wu and Pei Xiyan, who were standing to the side, also had solemn expressions.

They searched through several grotto-heavens, encountering countless guardian spirits along the way, but they couldn't detect a trace of [Thunderclap] or [Divine Thunder].

"This [Tai Xu] Secret Realm can only be opened for three months at a time, and we can't delay any longer," Pei Xiyan said in a deep voice.

"So what do we do?"

This [Tai Xu] secret realm is far too vast; it took a great deal of time and effort just to search a few of the caves.

After pondering for a moment, Pei Xiyan said in a solemn tone:

There's only one way left.

As Pei Xiyan finished speaking, Li Wu and Ying Zichu both looked at her, waiting for her to continue.

"We can't find the spirits, but others can."

Pei Xiyan's eyes flickered slightly, her tone calm yet revealing a resolute determination:

"The cultivators from the four kingdoms, every aristocratic family cultivator who enters the [Tai Xu] secret realm, has a sensing artifact bestowed by their master. We just need to find cultivators from other lineages and snatch it."

She paused, her hand loosely clenched, a few wisps of purple electricity dancing between her fingers.

Back then, it was using this method that True Person Tianxuan found the Purple Mansion Spiritual Object of the [She Lei] lineage.

However, upon hearing this method, Ying Zichu frowned and said in a deep voice:

"In that case, we will have to confront the cultivators from the four countries head-on."

If only a few Foundation Establishment cultivators had previously fought against them, then once they made such a move, they would inevitably be surrounded and killed.

For example, Tianxuan was defeated by ten cultivators who were also at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Upon hearing Pei Xiyan's words, both Li Wu and Ying Zichu's expressions turned serious.

"The reason why True Immortal Tianxuan was able to break through the encirclement of ten people was because he was originally a dragon, and he also cultivated the [She Lei] technique."

Ying Zichu said in a deep voice:

"The three of us don't have that kind of confidence."

"Since things have come to this, there's no other way."

Li Wu waved his hand, agreeing with Pei Xiyan's decision, and said in a deep voice:

"Brother Zichu, you must know that the [Tai Xu] Secret Realm only opens once every hundred years. If you miss this opportunity, you and the Qin Kingdom will have to wait another hundred years."

After hearing this, Ying Zichu closed his eyes and pondered for a long time before finally nodding and saying:

"Alright, let's turn this world upside down then."

As the Crown Prince of Qin, he bore immense responsibility and could only move forward, not backward.

Pei Xiyan spoke first, her tone calm yet undeniably authoritative:

"Now that we've made our decision, there's no need to hesitate any longer. After searching for the past few days, we've gained some understanding of the terrain of the nearby grotto-heavens. If I remember correctly, there should be several groups of cultivators active in that water-filled grotto-heaven to the southeast."

Upon hearing this, Li Wu raised an eyebrow. Wasn't [Water Pool] the [Water Virtue] Grotto Heaven?

He still remembered what Qi Chengheng had said to him when he entered the [Tai Xu] secret realm.

Qi Chengheng is from the [Kan Shui] sect, and he might be waiting for him at [Shui Ze Tan] right now.

"Then let's go."

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【Shuizetan】Grotto-heaven.

This cave was completely different from what I had seen before. All I could see was shimmering blue water, with lakes of all sizes scattered like stars, and mist rising from the water, carrying a moist and cool atmosphere.

In the center of the lake, three cultivators were floating on the water, each holding a magical artifact that emitted a silvery-white glow.

Then one of the cultivators chuckled:

"Back then, the True Man of Kan Water was defeated by the True Man of Divine Thunder, but unexpectedly, the Divine Thunder Dao is now hidden beneath Kan Water. Truly, the world is unpredictable."

"Alright, enough talk, let's move this [Great Edict Thunder] quickly."

Another cultivator felt a chill run down his spine as he looked at the terrifying silver-white lightning before him.

Throughout his life, he started consuming human pills made from the blood of mortals when he was in the Qi Refining stage, and continued until he reached the late Foundation Establishment stage.

How many people ate it?

He doesn't remember, maybe there were thousands or tens of thousands.

So much so that even his spiritual power carried a trace of blood energy.

If such a cultivator had been in the Thunder Palace before its destruction, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he would have been beaten to the point of complete annihilation.

Therefore, he was very uneasy about this [Great Edict Thunder] and only wanted to transfer it as soon as possible so that he could leave this [Great Void] Grotto-heaven after completing the mission.

"it is good."

Immediately, the three cultivators chanted incantations and made hand seals, just as they were about to transfer the [Great Edict Thunder] again, when they saw a sword aura of spiritual energy flying from the horizon.

"Splash!"

The water surface was churned up into waves ten feet high, which continued to surge in and out.

The three Foundation Establishment cultivators were terrified and hastily summoned their magical artifacts to block the sword energy.

"Who?!"

"Please, fellow Daoist, put down that [Great Edict Thunder Cutter]."

Then a stream of water rose from the surface and gradually condensed into a human shape.

"Qi Chengheng?"

The leader of the three recognized the other's identity and said in a deep voice:

"Fellow Daoist Qi, are you trying to stop us?"

"Do you know that our mission is to relocate this [Great Edict Thunder]? And you, instead of stopping [Divine Thunder] and [Thunderous Thunder], what are you doing here?"

Qi Chengheng stood with his hands behind his back on the waves, his clothes fluttering, and simply smiled faintly upon hearing this.

"To stop you?"

He shook his head slightly and chuckled softly:

"I just think it's better for this [Great Edict Thunder Cutter] to stay here than for you to take it away."

The leading cultivator's face darkened:

"Qi Chengheng, don't forget, the various powerful families have long ago agreed that each has its own responsibilities. This time, your Qi family is responsible for the pursuit, but the relocation is none of your business!"

"I want to kill that [Divine Thunder], which is why I prevented you from moving this [Great Edict Thunder].

Upon hearing this, the three cultivators' expressions changed drastically.

"Qi Chengheng, are you trying to use this [Great Edict Thunder-Slaying] to lure the [Divine Thunder] here?"

"That's absolutely unacceptable. The risk is too great. If you are killed by that [Divine Thunder], wouldn't the [Great Edict Thunder] fall into his hands? At that time, the True Person will be furious, and even your ancestor won't be able to protect you!"

"Kill me?"

Qi Chengheng smiled, his eyes cold as he said:

"I killed him."

Having said that, he didn't waste any more words. He immediately drew his sword from his waist, the water rippled, and the water flowed onto the sword. He coldly looked at the three of them and said:

"Are you going to let go on your own, or should I do it for you?"

"you!"

Their faces immediately turned grim.

Qi Chengheng's cultivation level was higher than theirs, and he was also a sword cultivator. Moreover, he cultivated the [Kan Shui] path, which provided him with some benefits in this place.

Even if the three of them fought together, the outcome was truly uncertain.

"Qi Chengheng, fine! I'd like to see what you do when you mess this up!"

The leader said angrily, then put down the [Great Edict Thunder] and flew away with his men to the side.

Qi Chengheng then walked to the side of the [Great Edict Thunder] and looked at this [Divine Thunder] spiritual object in his Purple Mansion. However, he did not have the same fear as the three people before.

Because all his strength came from his own cultivation; he had never consumed human pills, much less eaten humans.

Because Qi Shaoning knew that Qi Chengheng would definitely fight against the cultivators of the Thunder Palace in the future.

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the other side.

The moment Li Wu and his group arrived at the [Water Pool] cave, Li Wu felt an aura drawing him in.

"I felt it!"

"What?"

Li Wu's expression was solemn as he said in a deep voice:

"A spiritual object from the Purple Mansion of the [Divine Thunder] path."

Upon hearing this, Pei Xiyan frowned slightly and said:

"The Purple Mansion Spiritual Object of the [Divine Thunder] Path is actually here."

Ying Zichu spoke:

"Let's not wait any longer, let's hurry over there before we get moved again."

The three of them said no more and sped off in the direction Li Wu had sensed.

The cave is far more expansive than one might imagine, with waters of all sizes scattered across the land like shattered mirrors, each lake brimming with abundant aquatic energy.

As Li Wufei flew through the area, he felt the thunderous sound becoming clearer and more urgent.

Finally, they stopped in front of a huge lake.

The lake surface was as calm as a mirror, without the slightest ripple, but in the center of the lake, a silvery-white light was slowly flowing, exuding a heart-stirring aura.

"That's it," Li Wu said in a deep voice.

Li Wu looked up and saw a figure beside the Purple Mansion Spiritual Object of the [Divine Thunder] path.

"It's him."

"Junior brother, do you know him?" Pei Xi asked.

Li Wuwei nodded slightly and said:

"His name is Qi Chengheng, a disciple of the Qi family of Yue Kingdom. He cultivates the [Kan Water] path and is also a sword cultivator."

"The [Kanshui] path? No wonder it's here." Ying Zichu nodded.

Clearly, they all knew about the past grievances between [Kan Shui] and [Shen Lei].

"It seems he was waiting here specifically for you, Brother Li."

After Ying Zichu finished speaking, he turned to look to one side and said:

"Hmm? There are three more, but they seem to be a bit weaker."

"Let's go take a look first."

Li Wu slowly flew closer.

At this moment, Qi Chengheng also noticed someone approaching. He looked up and saw a group of people coming from a distance.

Not only was there Li Wu, whom he longed for day and night, but there was also a female cultivator, who should be the [Thunderclap] cultivator, and the noble male cultivator beside her should be the Crown Prince of Qin.

As for what follows, there are also cultivators from Yulin Mountain and those belonging to the dragon clan.

Qi Chengheng's expression remained unchanged as he slowly flew into the air, reaching the same height as Li Wu. He then slowly spoke:

"Brother Li, we meet again."

Li Wuqing laughed:

"Brother Qi, we meet again."

Qi Chengheng smiled faintly, but his gaze remained fixed on Li Wu, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger:

"Brother Li, there's no need for further pleasantries."

He stepped aside, revealing the [Great Edict Thunder] behind him.

Lightning flashed like mercury spilling onto the ground, silently surging in the center of the lake, each arc of electricity carrying a chilling aura of destruction.

"The Great Edict Thunder-Slaying Scroll, a spiritual treasure of the Purple Mansion in the Divine Thunder path, I have protected it for you."

Qi Chengheng continued calmly:

"But if you want to take it, you must fight me. If you win, this [Great Edict Thunder] will be yours."

"If I win, then Brother Li will become my stepping stone to comprehend sword intent and break through to the Purple Mansion realm."