Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System

Just as everyone expected the Heaven Mandate Peak Head to act and rescue Li Yun, something unexpected happened.

He did nothing.

The Heaven Mandate Peak Head remained standing calmly with his hands clasped behind his back. His deep gaze stayed fixed on the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool, as if everything was under his control. There was no sign of urgency on his face, nor any intention to intervene, even though Li Yun had already entered the most dangerous region.

“Why has the Head not taken action to rescue Junior Brother Li Yun?”

“What is going on?”

Liu Qinghai and Duan Yingying both grew anxious. Without hesitation, they stepped forward and spoke. “Head, Junior Brother Li Yun has entered the third area. Please act quickly and bring him out.”

The Heaven Mandate Peak Head simply smiled faintly.

“Li Yun is not a fool. Since he chose to enter the third area, it means he has some confidence in himself. He is not someone who acts recklessly. If he truly cannot endure it, I will intervene immediately. There is no need for concern. Remain calm.”

His calm and assured tone carried a quiet authority.

“Yes.”

Although Liu Qinghai and Duan Yingying still felt uneasy, they could only nod in agreement.

After a moment, Liu Qinghai spoke again, his expression thoughtful. “Since the Head is so at ease, it means he has great confidence in Junior Brother Li Yun’s strength. It seems we may have underestimated him.”

Duan Yingying nodded as well, her gaze shifting toward the Heavenly Lightning Record Stele. “I wonder if Junior Brother Li Yun can truly withstand the third area. And if he does, what kind of ranking will he achieve?”

As she spoke, both she and Liu Qinghai instinctively looked toward the very top of the third tier on the stele.

However, the moment their eyes landed there, they both shook their heads, dismissing the thought.

“That is impossible.”

Even so, a faint trace of hope quietly surfaced within their hearts.

Back then, Li Yunxiao had also been underestimated. Yet he had risen against all expectations, claiming the top position on the Heavenly Lightning Record Stele and becoming the greatest genius of Heaven Mandate Peak, renowned throughout the Martial Ascension Gate.

Now, Li Yun shared many similarities with that legendary figure. Both were New Talent Kings. Both had initially been looked down upon. Both possessed strength that did not match the expectations others had placed upon them.

Because of this, an impossible thought began to take root in their minds.

If Li Yun could achieve what Li Yunxiao once did, then Heaven Mandate Peak, which had declined for so many years, might finally rise again.

With that thought, Liu Qinghai and Duan Yingying both found themselves silently hoping for the same outcome.

…

Boom. Boom.

The moment Li Yun stepped into the third area of the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool, deafening roars exploded around him, shaking his ears until they ached.

He raised his head, and his pupils shrank sharply.

“So this is the third area…”

Only now did he truly understand why this place was feared by everyone.

The outer and middle regions contained transformed heavenly thunder power, but here, the energy was no longer diluted or refined. What filled this space was real, unfiltered heavenly thunder.

The entire area resembled a world born from lightning itself. Countless bolts of thunder surged through the air like raging dragons, colliding and intertwining in a chaotic storm. Lightning flashed constantly, arcs of electricity danced wildly, and a suffocating aura of destruction filled every corner of the space.

Even Li Yun, with his composure, felt a chill run down his spine. His scalp tingled as he sensed the overwhelming danger.

His physique was already incredibly strong after cultivating the Ninefold Origin Flesh Scripture, yet he knew that true heavenly thunder possessed the power to obliterate even experts of the Qi Sea Realm.

At that moment, a deep rumble echoed.

It was as if his presence had disturbed the balance of this place. The lightning that had been roaming aimlessly suddenly roared in unison, then turned toward him. In the next instant, several bolts tore through the air with terrifying speed, carrying immense destructive force as they struck directly at him.

“This is bad.”

Li Yun’s expression tightened. Without hesitation, he activated the Overlord Thunder Art. Chaos qi surged around his fist as he struck forward with full force.

Bang.

The incoming lightning shattered under his blow, but the impact sent him flying backward.

Only after retreating several hundred feet did Li Yun manage to stabilize himself.

“As expected of true heavenly thunder. Its power is terrifying.”

He lowered his gaze to his fist. Even with the protection of chaos qi and his powerful physique, the skin on his hand had been scorched black. A faint burning smell lingered in the air, and a sharp sting spread through his fingers.

A trace of shock appeared on his face.

That single strike had already pushed him to this extent. If an ordinary martial artist at the fifth or even seventh level of the Xiantian Realm had faced that attack, they would have been reduced to nothing in an instant.

“Although the heavenly thunder here is far more violent, its effects are many times greater than what I experienced in the middle region.”

Li Yun quickly realized that the destructive force of the lightning did not only bring damage. It also brought an incredible opportunity for growth. Each time he shattered a bolt of heavenly thunder, traces of lightning energy seeped into his body through his fist. That energy spread through his meridians, tempering his tendons, strengthening his muscles, and refining his bones and cells.

The difference in quality was immense. The power contained within the deepest region was at least dozens of times stronger than the energy of the middle area. The two were simply not on the same level.

“My Ninefold Origin Flesh Scripture is already on the verge of breaking through to the second stage, the Iron Blood stage. If I use this thunder to temper my body, I might be able to reach it.”

Li Yun clenched his fist and shook off the lingering numbness before lifting his head again. His gaze locked onto the raging storm of lightning around him, and a fierce excitement rose within his eyes.

“Let me see whether your heavenly thunder is stronger, or if my body can withstand it.”