Ye Zhiqiu and the monk Huā Héshang's expressions shifted rapidly.Yet in just a brief moment, their hesitation was replaced by steely determination.
"Brother Yi is right. Cultivation itself is an act of defiance against the heavens. If we shrink back now at the sight of lightning, if we let fear take root, then in the future, when we inevitably face the heavenly tribulations, our spirit will already be weakened by three parts before the battle even begins. That won't do. We'll walk the Thunder Dragon Path!" the monk Huā Héshang said fiercely, gripping his spade and clenching his teeth.
"Exactly! We'll go together. I don't believe this Thunder Dragon Path can kill Ye Zhiqiu so easily," Ye Zhiqiu echoed, gritting his teeth.
Marching knowingly into danger—this demanded extraordinary courage.
The moment they made their decision, both the monk and Ye Zhiqiu felt a sudden clarity within their hearts.It was as if a layer of dust had been wiped clean, allowing their minds to shine brighter. A strange, almost blissful sensation filled them, their very souls singing with joy. Concepts they had previously struggled to comprehend suddenly became crystal clear, as if the fog had lifted.
It felt as though their cultivation bases were on the verge of a breakthrough.
"Let's go," Yi Tianxing said with a smile, nodding approvingly. Their swift comprehension reassured him; these two would certainly become powerful cultivators in the future.
Clack.
Without hesitation, he stepped directly onto the Thunder Dragon Path, with the two following close behind.
The moment their feet landed on the path, arcs of lightning burst forth from the ground like torrents of silver water, flashing and crackling violently as they lashed out toward them.
Crack! Boom!
The intense sounds of thunderclaps echoed wildly.
"Who is that, daring to walk the Thunder Dragon Path?"
"Good heavens, it's three of them at once!The lightning here isn't some trick—it's one of the most terrifying forces in all of nature."
"I recognize him! The one at the front—that's the Lord of Xuanhuang Town, Yi Tianxing! He's the one who crushed a Scorpion warrior with a single strike and used black-and-white iron chains to easily subdue and annihilate a Blood Ghost. His methods are incredibly strong, and his combat power is terrifying. No wonder he dares to walk the Thunder Dragon Path directly."
Murmurs of astonishment rippled through the crowd.
Although only a few clashes had occurred so far, Yi Tianxing's terrifying power had already left a deep impression on everyone.
"What tyrannical lightning!" The moment Yi Tianxing stepped onto the path, bolts of lightning slammed into his body.Even he couldn't help but tremble under the bombardment, as arcs of electricity burrowed into his flesh, tearing through his blood and muscles, wreaking havoc.
The destructive power was comparable to the full-force attacks of a top-tier Sea of Gods Realm cultivator.Had he not been prepared, he could have been severely injured or even killed instantly.
Compared to the tribulation lightning he faced at the Martial Dao Tournament, these strikes were even stronger—lacking only that distinct touch of heavenly tribulation energy.
Ding ding ding!
However, as the lightning struck his body, a powerful devouring force surged from within his Black Cauldron, greedily absorbing the electricity like a whale swallowing water.The lightning was drawn directly into the cauldron and consumed by the Purple Giant Egg inside, vanishing without a trace, as though swallowed by a bottomless abyss.
Onlookers saw this bizarre sight: lightning slammed into Yi Tianxing, only to mysteriously disappear, leaving him completely unharmed—as if the thunder had been nothing but an illusion.
"The Black Cauldron is nurturing a Flesh Divine Ability.Now it's directly absorbing lightning—could the lightning be serving as nourishment?" Yi Tianxing mused, a flicker of surprise crossing his mind.
He vaguely sensed the image of a Vajra Dragon Elephant swinging its trunk and devouring the thunder.
As more lightning was absorbed, more mysterious runes appeared on the Purple Giant Egg, and the pace of the Divine Ability's formation quickened.
"Lightning carries the forces of both destruction and creation... could it be that lightning actually aids the birthing of the divine ability?"
Regardless, as long as the lightning could be absorbed, Yi Tianxing had nothing to fear from the Thunder Dragon Path.
Each step he took, bolts of lightning rained down on him—from the ground and from the skies—yet most of it was devoured upon impact.
"What the hell is this divine ability? Even the lightning aimed at me is being sucked away by you!" Ye Zhiqiu exclaimed.
He, too, had stepped onto the path, and bolts of lightning shot up through his feet into his body.His whole body quivered, hair standing on end, his head resembling a giant broom.However, the heavenly lightning that should have struck him from above instead veered away mid-air, inexplicably drawn toward Yi Tianxing.
Only the ground lightning struck Ye Zhiqiu directly—and with the protection of his True Qi, he was able to withstand the pain.
"This thunder is fierce—my bones are practically rattling apart!But I can still hold on," Hua Heshang said, gritting his teeth.
He possessed a strong body, allowing him to resist the lightning better than most.Still, both he and Ye Zhiqiu looked at Yi Tianxing with growing awe and a hint of dread.
Bathed in thunder, Yi Tianxing stood unscathed, like a god of lightning incarnate, lightning dancing around him with every step.
"It's happening...The Black Cauldron is absorbing lightning as nourishment. If this keeps up, I might fully complete the Flesh Divine Ability at any moment!" Yi Tianxing thought excitedly.
A radiant glow emerged over his flesh.With his Black Cauldron's Nine Ring Body Refinement strength, most attacks could be neutralized by brute force alone.The lightning posed no real threat—only providing fuel for his cultivation.
Each absorbed bolt caused the divine energy within the Purple Giant Egg to grow stronger and denser.
The stronger the source, the more terrifying the eventual Divine Ability would be.
"No way... This is insane."
"No wonder he could establish Xuanhuang Town so quickly!Most groups are still struggling to set up small villages, and he's already built a full-fledged town. It's not just luck!"
"Maybe I should head to Xuanhuang Town after this... it's said there are many rare and wondrous things there. It might be the perfect place to settle down."
Many cultivators secretly made plans, realizing that following a powerful lord could provide safety and prosperity.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Lightning roared as Yi Tianxing advanced steadily.
Inside the Black Cauldron, lightning was continuously absorbed, and the cauldron boiled with energy.The Purple Giant Egg pulsed, countless mystical runes flashing brightly.
A vague image of a Vajra Dragon Elephant appeared, trumpeting as it crushed the heavens with four colossal tusks.Bloodline information surged, and the boiling energy of Yi Tianxing's lifeblood shook the very air.
Suddenly, it was as if the divine ability had reached critical mass.The Purple Giant Egg burst apart, releasing an overwhelming radiance.
Within, countless runes condensed into a single golden seal.
Upon the seal was the vivid image of a Vajra Dragon Elephant, roaring toward the heavens.
It was lifelike, almost as if a true ancient divine beast had descended into the mortal world.
The seal absorbed the shards of the broken egg, becoming even more real, radiating an ancient, indomitable aura.
At the base of the seal, two ancient characters were carved: 镇狱 — Prison Suppression.
New Flesh Divine Ability: Prison Suppression Seal!
In an instant, the complete knowledge of the ability was imprinted into Yi Tianxing's mind.
"Drawing upon my bloodline, my cultivation, my physical foundation, the Vajra Dragon Elephant Art, and the Purple River Carriage… nourished by the thunder's power… it actually birthed the Prison Suppression Seal. I can feel its immense might.With a single thought, I can crush everything—Even the depths of hell itself would be sealed under this seal, never to rise again.In ancient times, the Vajra Dragon Elephant was said to be a divine beast born to suppress the infernal realms."
Joy surged through Yi Tianxing's heart.
With this Flesh Divine Ability, his combat power had once again undergone an earth-shattering transformation.