Chapter 265

Chapter 265: Legacy of the Realm of Thunder

Zhang Yang had once been tempted by the potential legacy hidden within the Thunder Mountain seal, especially since it was connected to the realm of immortals, a path far beyond ordinary cultivation.

However, he had not anticipated that his continuous refinement of Slaughter Thunder Power would lead him to this moment.

Most notably, when he had witnessed the Thunder Saint Monarch effortlessly destroy the Forbidden Land, a strange reaction in his bloodline had triggered, revealing remnants of the Shattered Heavenly Realm.

At first, he had been too overwhelmed by excitement to notice. But later, as he calmed down and reflected, he had hoped to deepen his understanding of Slaughter Thunder Power, to determine whether it aligned with the immortal path and whether he could gain further insights.

Yet, he hadn’t held high expectations.

It all seemed too advanced for him.

But then, something unexpected happened.

His bloodline carried emotions from the Shattered Heavenly Realm that felt filled with disdain.

At first, he thought it was an illusion. But after repeated reflections, he realized it was real.

His bloodline looked down upon the Thunder Saint Monarch’s realm of immortality, dismissing it outright.

Not only that, but there was also a faint sense of rejection, as if his very essence refused to be swayed by that path.

Thus, he had to give up.

It reminded him of his feelings toward the path of the saints.

To him, there was no difference.

Taking this legacy would taint the path he wished to follow.

Upon further contemplation, he understood the truth.

He was power, pure power.

Whether it was the realm of thunder, the path of dragons, fire, or any other elemental path, none of them were truly his way.

For him, the only thing that mattered was honoring power and prioritizing it above all else.

"What are you thinking about? Hurry up! I can’t wait any longer!" Bing Yuyan urged, feeling a subtle pull from the Thunder Mountain seal.

"Alright." Zhang Yang snapped out of his thoughts.

He directly triggered his half-awakened bloodline, causing the Shattered Heavenly Realm to reappear. The mysterious power hidden within it flickered into visibility, and as his blood energy surged, it seeped through his pores.

A mix of Slaughter Thunder Power and killing thunder gathered at his fingertips.

Then, he lightly tapped the Thunder Mountain seal.

Buzz!

The Thunder Mountain seal immediately responded.

Intricate lightning patterns surfaced, shimmering with a deep, unfathomable mystery. The seal autonomously absorbed the killing thunder, glowing faintly.

Bing Yuyan watched, holding her breath. "I can feel it! These lightning patterns contain the supreme mysteries of the thunder path!"

Zhang Yang, fully immersed in the process, felt it even more deeply.

The killing thunder acted as a carrier, but his blood energy was the key to unlocking the true essence of the Thunder Mountain seal.

Through the fluctuations in his bloodline, he sensed something profound—

The mysteries embedded in the Thunder Mountain seal transcended the path of the saints.

Though subtle and rare, they undeniably existed, woven into the very fabric of the thunder path’s lightning patterns.

Bing Yuyan, still mesmerized, turned to Zhang Yang with a puzzled expression.

"Why are you giving this to me?"

Her voice was filled with both excitement and confusion.

"The Vast Forest lacks Great Boundless experts, but now that Green Sparrow Palace has joined, your options have increased. Besides, Mu Lanxin is at a comparable level to me. By keeping the Green Sparrow Palace master suppressed, you’re only sharpening yourself further. And Xue Feishuang is her master."

Zhang Yang didn’t answer.

He remained deep in thought, continuing to absorb the mysteries of the thunder path.

Bing Yuyan, her stunning features flushed with excitement, suddenly smirked.

"Is it because I’m so beautiful?"

She spoke as if she had just uncovered some grand scheme.

"So beautiful that you’ve lost your composure and want to please me? You’re scheming against me, aren’t you? Hmph! You rascal, I’ve noticed your lustful desires all along. Although I am indeed very beautiful… sorry, you have no chance."

She lifted her chin proudly.

"In this life, I have only martial arts. Since the path of immortals is within reach, I will strive to attain it and break the Secrets of Eternal Night."

Then, after a brief pause, she smirked again.

"Well… considering you’re not bad, I suppose I can occasionally let you take some small advantage."

Zhang Yang stared at her, speechless.

For a moment, he was seriously tempted to slap her again.

Really, once her true nature emerged, what had she become? A femme fatale!

Who is taking advantage of you?

With his full strength, Zhang Yang activated the Thunder Mountain seal, causing the enormous imprint to reveal a dense array of lightning patterns. These patterns intertwined, forming a dazzling spectacle of flashing lightning and roaring thunder.

Initially, Zhang Yang thought this would be enough. But just as he was about to withdraw, he sensed an unusual wave emanating from the Thunder Mountain seal.

In that instant, he channeled his full power into his bloodline, merging his blood energy with the killing thunder, pouring everything into the seal.

Suddenly, the dense lightning patterns converged at his palm, coalescing into a humanoid lightning figure.

"Come forth!"

With a sharp pull, Zhang Yang forcibly extracted the humanoid lightning figure from the Thunder Mountain seal.

Then, with a flick of his finger, he directed it toward Bing Yuyan, who was still rambling to herself.

Crack!

The humanoid lightning merged into her.

Bing Yuyan’s raven-black hair flew up instantly, revealing her flawless features, her elegant, swan-like neck, and her fair, tender skin. She was breathtakingly beautiful, yet in that moment, her beauty carried a heroic air rather than the allure of a femme fatale.

She immediately sat down in meditation.

Fully accepting the legacy granted by the humanoid lightning.

Zhang Yang stepped aside to guard her.

This would be an extraordinary opportunity, a complete transformation for Bing Yuyan.

To others, immortals might seem like supreme beings, but to the Thunder Saint Monarch, they were nothing more than ants. Even his incomplete legacy remained unparalleled, an invincible force in the vast world of today.

As for why he had chosen Bing Yuyan, there was indeed a reason.

And it had nothing to do with her narcissistic, capricious personality.

The reason was Chi Zhenyi’s assessment.

Chi Zhenyi was not only an expert in worldly affairs, but also one of the most elite sages of the current vast world. His influence had unknowingly reshaped Bing Yuyan, Feng Daoer, Shuang Jianer, and even the Ice and Snow Divine Guards, who had been frozen for five hundred years. They were now undergoing astonishing transformations under his indirect guidance.

Moreover, Chi Zhenyi had been the first to recognize Zhang Yang’s path toward immortality, a judgment that held significant weight.

Once he had been revived, Chi Zhenyi had spoken with Zhang Yang through the communication stone.

In the Vast Forest, aside from Zhang Yang and Xue Feishuang, the two most talented individuals with immense potential were Bing Yuyan and Yuluan.

In particular, Chi Zhenyi had pointed out that five hundred years ago, Bing Yuyan had been considered a destined Saint candidate. This meant she was guaranteed to achieve remarkable accomplishments in the future.

Otherwise, why would anyone pay attention to her?

The Southern Region had nearly a thousand cultivators with the potential to reach Saint status, yet only a handful would ever succeed.

Yuluan, on the other hand, was special because of her bloodline.

Chi Zhenyi believed its true nature lay far deeper than the chi dragon bloodline or even the chi dragon royal bloodline. However, he admitted that awakening its full potential was unlikely, unless it was aided by the mysteries of immortality. But such mysteries did not yet exist in this world.

For that reason, Zhang Yang had chosen Bing Yuyan.

Even though she had never practiced the thunder path, he had still selected her.

As for Mu Lanxin, he knew too little about her to make an informed decision.

But ultimately, what he sought was for the first Great Boundless expert of the Southern Region to emerge from the Vast Forest.

Paired with Chi Zhenyi’s reputation from the Holy War and the next steps in his plan, this would allow the Vast Forest to establish itself as a true power in the Southern Region in the shortest time possible.

Thus, Zhang Yang looked forward to Bing Yuyan surprising him.