Chapter 443

Chapter 443: Hidden Cultivation (Part 2)

Thunder Isle, Angry Thunder Peak.

【Sky Thunder technique · Experience +1】

Inside the narrow meditation cave, Wang Chen suddenly opened his eyes.

His eyes shone with a bright blue hue, streaks of electric light flickering within, illuminating the dim cave.

In the next moment, Wang Chen blinked, and the peculiar lightning glow in his eyes vanished.

He summoned his Cultivation Panel.

【Sky Thunder (basic level): 299/300】

Finally, he had filled it up.

He couldn’t help but let out a long sigh of relief.

Three months ago, Wang Chen had arrived at Thunder Isle, located three thousand miles away from West Sea City.

This vast island was far from the sect’s core and endured a relentless barrage of thunder every day of the year.

It was a forbidden zone for living beings.

Yet, it was also a treasure trove for cultivating lightning techniques.

When he first arrived on Thunder Isle, Wang Chen had only just begun to grasp the basics of the Sky Thunder technique.

After three months of relentless practice, he was now just one step away from reaching the advanced level.

Reflecting on the hardships of these three months, Wang Chen felt a deep sense of accomplishment.

The difficulty of mastering this ancient lightning technique was truly staggering; with his current root bone and comprehension at 7 points, he could only reach the proficiency stage.

Achieving proficiency required the allocation of points.

Now, to advance from the basic level to the advanced level…

Wang Chen did not hesitate and immediately invested 10 points into Virtue.

Boom!

It felt as if he had instantly unlocked a spiritual node, and a flood of creative insights surged through his Sea of Consciousness, naturally deepening his understanding and mastery of the Sky Thunder technique.

“Command!”

Wang Chen suddenly uttered a sharp command, and where his gaze fell, a bolt of lightning materialized out of thin air, striking precisely upon a stone bench.

With a resounding “crack,” the dark green stone bench was instantly split in two.

Such was the power of the advanced level!

It was important to note that this was no ordinary stone bench; it was crafted from rocks that had endured years of thunder strikes, granting it a strong resistance to lightning.

Wang Chen had split it without exerting his full strength, a testament to the destructive power of the Sky Thunder technique!

Wang Chen was thoroughly satisfied. He withdrew his energy and rose, leaving the meditation cave.

The meditation cave was only five feet square, cramped and nestled within the rocky mountain peak, but its proximity to the abundant lightning at the summit made it an ideal place for cultivating lightning techniques.

Within Angry Thunder Peak, there were a total of 376 meditation caves, interconnected by passages, specifically designed for the disciples of the West Sea Sect to comprehend and practice lightning techniques or refine lightning attribute artifacts.

Training here is not free. As an inner sect disciple of the West Sea Sect, Wang Chen needs to pay five contribution points each day.

After three months, nearly five hundred contribution points have been spent.

However, being able to cultivate the Sky Thunder technique to the advanced level is worth much more than five hundred contribution points; even five thousand contribution points would be entirely justified.

Since the inception of this lightning technique, no cultivator has ever reached such a high level of mastery in such a short time. If Wang Chen’s training progress were to become known, even the Nascent Soul true immortals within the sect would seek him out for a conversation.

They would surely be curious about what a unique individual Wang Chen is!

Besides mastering the lightning technique, through three months of rigorous training, Wang Chen further refined the magical energy within his body and strengthened his spirit.

Although he still remained at the second layer of the Purple Palace, his foundation had become more stable and was already sufficient for advancing to the third level.

Cultivators at the Purple Palace level must solidify their foundation; otherwise, they cannot hope to condense their Golden Core.

Wang Chen’s aspirations for the future extend far beyond merely becoming a true immortal!

After passing through a narrow passageway and descending the stairs, Wang Chen arrived at the Yuan Nourishing Cave.

In stark contrast to the five-foot square meditation cave, the Yuan Nourishing Cave was hollowed out of the mountain and could accommodate thousands of people. Although it, too, was devoid of sunlight, it was adorned with pavilions and various beautiful flowers, even featuring small bridges and flowing water.

This place served as a site for the disciples of the West Sea Sect training on Thunder Isle to relax, socialize, and unwind!

Practicing the lightning technique is different from standard cultivation, as it absorbs not only the spiritual energy of heaven and earth but also the power of thunder.

This poses a great test to both the body and will.

Even cultivators with the strongest resolve cannot stay in a meditation cave filled with thunderous energy for all twelve hours of the day.

No matter how strong the will, the body has its limits.

Thus, a place like this is necessary for relaxation and relief; after all, balance is the way of cultivation.

When Wang Chen arrived at the Yuan Nourishing Cave, there were about three to four hundred people inside.

It was quite lively.

In addition to the disciples of the West Sea Sect, there were also their attendants and servants, as well as other cultivators and miscellaneous workers staying on Thunder Isle.

The Yuan Nourishing Cave not only offered places for leisure but also included guest rooms and bathing pools, drawing on hot spring water from underground for bathing.

Additionally, it provided spiritual food for dining.

The prices were quite high.

Wang Chen, having reached the advanced level in the lightning technique and feeling pleased, was also quite hungry from a day of training, so he ordered a luxurious spiritual food set to reward his stomach.

“Junior Brother Wang.”

Just as Wang Chen was enjoying his meal, a female cultivator with a beautiful face, red lips, and white teeth approached him, smiling warmly in greeting.

“Senior Sister Wu.”

Wang Chen set down his chopsticks and clasped his hands in respect.

This female cultivator, named Wu Yanqiu, was also an Entry Disciple in the inner sect of the West Sea Sect and had joined the inner sect before Wang Chen. She was at the fourth layer of the Purple Palace.

Although Wang Chen preferred to avoid social interactions and focused on his techniques, he got to know a few fellow disciples during his time on Thunder Isle.

Wu Yanqiu was one of them.

Coming from an outstanding background, she had a charming personality and was quite popular among the cultivators on Thunder Isle.

“Senior Sister Wu, is there something you need from me?”

Wang Chen found it a bit strange, as he was not familiar with Wu Yanqiu; they had only exchanged a few words.

He wondered why she was seeking him today.

Wu Yanqiu sat down in front of him, smiled sweetly, and said, “Junior Brother Wang, please finish your meal first, and we can talk afterward.”

“Uh.”

Wang Chen felt somewhat awkward and had no choice but to hasten and wolf down the remaining food.

He called over a servant to clear his dishes and requested some spiritual tea to drink.

Once the servant left, Wu Yanqiu waved her hand and set up a magical barrier to block sound.

She asked, “Junior Brother Wang, do you know about Thunder Beasts?”

Wang Chen nearly spit out his tea.

Wu Yanqiu’s demeanor and tone were so reminiscent of a multi-level marketing lady he had encountered in his past life: “Mr. Wang, do you know about Amway?”

“Cough, cough!”

Wang Chen couldn’t help but swallow hard and forced a smile, saying, “Senior Sister, please just speak your mind.”

After staying on Thunder Isle for three months, how could he not know about Thunder Beasts?

Thunder Beasts are not magical beasts; rather, they are extraordinary creatures born from the power of thunder. The thunder cores they possess are considered heavenly materials and treasures, which can be used to assist in cultivating lightning techniques or crafting lightning attribute precious tools for weapon refining.

Thunder Isle is constantly bombarded with thunder and lightning, so it naturally has Thunder Beasts dwelling within!