Immortal of the Nine Realms

Everyone’s spirits were lifted. ”The third inheritance is the Lightning Technique!”

The first inheritance, the Skin Peeling Technique, did not interest them. As for the second inheritance, they couldn’t see through what it was.

However, just the two words ”Lightning Technique” were enough for everyone to put their lives on the line.

In the cultivation world, lightning was recognized as the foremost type of attacking energy. The status of Lightning Technique wielders surpassed that of even sword cultivators.

”This test may cost your life. Consider it carefully,” the white paper figure warned while calmly assessing everyone. Its gaze lingered more on Fang Chen.

”Your lordship, could you tell us what this test would be like?” the old woman asked thoughtfully.

The white paper figure smiled. ”No comments. You’ll know when the time comes.”

For a moment, everyone found it difficult to come to a decision. They had already missed two immortal fates and this was their last chance. If they missed it again, they would have to leave empty-handed.

However, some remained rational enough. They knew they had no chance to obtain the Lightning Technique inheritance. Even if they did, they might not be able to leave safely so they chose to leave.

Before the old woman and others could stop them from leaving, they saw the black paper figure give them a look of stern warning.

Seeing this, they did not dare to block their way. They were fearful and suspicious of these two black and white paper figures.

Fifteen minutes later, only a few hundred cultivators remained while the rest left, including Chi Chong and the ancestor of the Chai Family.

“Since you have chosen to stay, it means you have weighed your decision carefully. In that case, please proceed,” the white paper figure said.

Some gritted their teeth and walked forward directly. The others intended to see what the person would face in this test. Suddenly, thunder rumbled overhead, and thick black clouds swiftly enveloped the sky.

”Is this a Lightning Tribulation?!” someone exclaimed in shock and immediately turned to run. ”I’m not participating anymore! This is clearly sending me to my death!”

The black paper figure showed an eerie smile and coldly said, ”Once you have accepted the test, you cannot leave until the results are out.”

With a light gesture, it effortlessly captured the fleeing person.

”Senior, how do we pass the test? Is this Lightning Tribulation related to the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations?” Fang Chen asked respectfully.

Before the white paper figure could respond, the black paper figure turned its gaze toward Fang Chen and calmly said, ”The Lightning Technique our master left is completely unrelated to the Lightning Tribulation. It won’t seek out individuals based on their karma. As long as you can endure under the Lightning Technique for one minute, you will pass the test.”

Fang Chen’s eyes shimmered with a strange blue light as he voluntarily activated his Radiant Divine Eyes, making the five elements around instantly clear and visible.

At this moment, the lightning energies in the dark clouds above him seemed to be accumulating immense power! Once they descend, it would be nearly impossible for ordinary people to withstand its might!

He had previously experienced the Innate Five Lightning Art of the Innate Dao Sect but it was different from the Spiritual Attachment Technique. Despite several attempts, Fang Chen had yet to successfully master it.

Although he could see the lightning energies and feel them distinctly, he couldn’t manipulate them or make use of them.

”Could it be that the second realm of my Radiant Divine Eyes is incomplete? Back then, I only obtained a single Twilight Eye and not a pair...”

With that in mind, Fang Chen immediately took out the Twilight Eye and swallowed it whole. True enough, after the Twilight Eye entered his stomach, a strange power began to breed within his body. It was like a warm stream continuously flowing into his eyes.

The old woman and the other four Nascent Soul cultivators finally noticed what Fang Chen had done, leaving them shocked and furious.

”He cultivates an eye technique!? He swallowed the eye from the second test just now!?”

On one hand, they were shocked because eye techniques were rare. Even they hadn’t had the chance to delve into such types of arts.

On the other hand, they were furious because they wouldn’t be able to snatch the eye from Fang Chen’s hand after they left this place now that he had swallowed it!

”The eyeball may be related to his eye technique. Was the inheritance from the second test a form of eye technique?”

With this thought in mind, the four instantly regretted missing out on such a significant opportunity!

”This feeling...”

Gradually, Fang Chen felt that he had a special reaction to the surrounding spiritual energy. It was as if he had become the king and the five element energy had become the ministers.

In this relationship, the lightning energy was like a dissatisfied feudal lord who he could not manipulate. Now, he could secretly feel the connection between him and the lightning energy. Just then, a roar erupted and soon extensive lightning devoured everyone.

Instantly, countless screams echoed one after another. Whether it was the Qi Refining Realm cultivators, Foundation Building Realm cultivators, Golden Core Realm cultivators, or even the four Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, they all appeared extremely pathetic. The spiritual energy barriers around their bodies were utterly inadequate to withstand the attack of lightning energies.

Only Chai Shun, who was standing beside Fang Chen remained completely unscathed. He stood there dumbfounded, unable to believe what he had just witnessed. When the lightning technique had descended, it clearly targeted him as well. However, at the last moment, it veered away and chose the others instead.

Fang Chen exhaled a long breath as his internal spiritual energy was almost instantly depleted. He had indeed established some form of connection with the lightning energies earlier and used it to control its trajectory. However, unlike the five elements, controlling the lightning energy was very difficult. Even the metal element energy, which was the most difficult to control, appeared like a child before the lightning energy.

As his cultivation was gradually recovering within him, the dark clouds in the sky continued to gather lightning energy frenziedly, its intensity surpassing that of before!

”Leave. I can protect you once, but not a second time,” Fang Chen whispered to Chai Shun.

”Thank you, Senior Dongfang!” Chai Shun expressed his gratitude and promptly turned to leave.

This time, the black paper figure did not obstruct him, as he had already participated in the test.

”I’m getting out of here too!”

”Goodbye everyone, I’m leaving.”

Many people scrambled to their feet in distress, their faces filled with terror as they fled outside.

The first strike of lightning technique had caused them serious internal injuries. Another strike would have been unbearable for anyone. Some were merely injured and some unlucky souls had already perished under the first round of tests, their bodies charred....

In the end, only a few dozen remained here to continue the test, including the four Nascent Soul Realm cultivators and some Golden Core Realm and Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. Naturally, Fang Chen also remained.

The old woman suddenly pointed at Fang Chen, looking toward the white paper person. ”If this is a test, why didn’t the lightning strike him just now?”

”This is the test,” the white paper person smiled faintly, leaving the old woman and others puzzled by his words.

Before they could ask further, the second lightning strike arrived. This time, Fang Chen once again depleted his internal spiritual energy, barely deflecting the lightning.

Seeing Fang Chen evade the lightning strikes twice, the old woman and the others were not fools; they vaguely understood the purpose of this test.

The old woman and others looked at Fang Chen with solemn eyes. ”He can manipulate the power of lightning!”