Chapter 601

Chapter 601: Sudden Improvement

Li Hui certainly knew how to use a sword. His sword was specially crafted for cutting the Dao and had already severed the Six Paths to achieve great merits. However, he chose the sword solely to shift Hao Yue Lin’s attention; what he truly wanted were the talismans.

“Alright, the items will be delivered in half an hour.”

Hao Yue Lin left the secret chamber in deep thought, her mind racing with possibilities: “What exactly is this Li Sifan hiding? Many cultivators can use swords, but not all can master them. Does he not fear the backlash from the Sword of Time? Choosing the Thunder Dragon Talismans is a wise choice, easy to activate, with immense power, and complements his Yang Thunder Dao Body. As for that artifact, it has no offensive or defensive capabilities; it’s only suitable for creating illusions and cannot escape my Dharma Eye. The Yuan Magnetic Lightning Boots can amplify his thunder escape, and the Thunder Zhi Dao Bottle can help him enhance his cultivation. But why did he choose the Yang Stone and the Fallen Magnet Gold? There’s something deeper at play.”

Of course, there was something deeper. Half an hour later, the items arrived, along with some of Hao Wentong’s personal belongings.

Looking at the jade flute, Li Hui sighed, “Alas! This Hao Wentong may have already fallen. The competition among Great Families is fierce, with schemes that could cost one their life at any moment. It makes sense, though; with the vast wealth in Hao Yue Lin’s hands, many must have their eyes on it.”

Hao Yue Lin’s voice echoed into the secret chamber: “You have one and a half hours left. Once the time is up, be ready to greet the visitors from Tianhuan Sect, Miaofa Sect, and Xumi Island. My sister, Hao Yue Chen, is cultivating within Miaofa Sect, and many youths from our family are in these three sects—at least ten elders hold significant power there, and the incoming visitors do not come with good intentions.”

“Understood.” While replying, Li Hui tossed the three Thunder Dragon Talismans, the Yuan Magnetic Lightning Boots, the Yang Stone, and the Fallen Magnet Gold into the Thunder Zhi Dao Bottle, secretly forming hand seals to perform the marvelous method of fusion.

The fusion proceeded rapidly. The three Thunder Dragon Talismans had Celestial Talisman Level, but it was by chance that they achieved this level through the forceful accumulation of Heavenly Treasures and Earthly Treasures; they were one-time consumables. He first extracted the magnetic and electrical power from the Yuan Magnetic Lightning Boots using the Fallen Magnet Gold, then enhanced the power with the Yang Stone to generate threads of Yang Thunder.

At that crucial moment, the Thunder Dragon Talismans, drenched in electric power, became immensely violent, nearly exploding and reducing everything to ruin. Thankfully, under Li Hui’s control, the three Thunder Dragon Talismans began to absorb the magnetic energy and showed signs of becoming one.

“Yes, just like that. Merge for me.” Li Hui poured in all of Hao Wentong’s belongings, using a vast amount of spiritual energy to unite the thunder power into a single cauldron.

The Yuan Magnetic Lightning Boots turned to ashes, the Thunder Zhi Dao Bottle developed numerous cracks, and the Yang Stone and Fallen Magnet Gold vanished. After merging, the three Thunder Dragon Talismans transformed into something unpredictable, resembling a Thunder Horn Dragon ready to break free of the talismans and roar defiantly at the heavens.

“We’re infinitely close to becoming Dao talismans; perhaps pouring in fifty thousand Dao Trace Stones will provide a chance to break through.” Li Hui felt quite satisfied. He had no way to gauge how powerful the Thunder Horn Dragon Talisman was, having never tested it, but simply introducing it into his dantian generated tremendous thunder energy, instantly suppressing all of Hao Yue Lin’s backup plans, showcasing its remarkable nature.

The Thunder Horn Dragon Talisman was undoubtedly many times stronger than the original Thunder Dragon Talismans, but Li Hui’s plans did not stop there. He reached into Hao Wentong’s clothing, appearing to fiddle with the garments while he continuously formed hand seals to alter the Leaf Obscuring Banner artifact.

Just as Hao Yue Lin suspected, controlling the White Steed Passage Sword was exceedingly difficult; a mid-stage practitioner of Myriad Forms, even if capable, would wield it like an infant wielding a heavy hammer. How could he manage? There was a way, and it had to start with the talismans.

Under Li Hui’s transformation, the Leaf Obscuring Banner gradually collapsed towards the center, slowly taking on the appearance of a sword sheath.

The ultimate treasure, the White Steed Passage Sword, had no sheath, or rather, it used the Dao of Time as its sheath. Now, it was equipped with a more secure tether, and subtle threads of the Dao of Time permeated the Leaf Obscuring Banner, causing extraordinary changes.

“Good, refine it!” Li Hui exploded the Thunder Zhi Dao Bottle, allowing the massive bolts of lightning to surge forth, quickly retrieving the White Steed Passage Sword to hold it closely while secretly activating the Thunder Horn Dragon Talisman to bolster the power of his Yang Thunder Dao Body.

The White Steed Passage Sword had a very high level of spirituality, yet the sudden surge of electrical energy stunned it. By the time the sword gathered all its strength to resist, the runes continuously circled around it, pulling it into his dantian.

The Kunpeng Legal Form and the Thunder Horn Dragon Talisman worked hard to suppress it, while the transformed Leaf Obscuring Banner, now serving as a sheath, held it back, causing the White Steed Passage Sword to tremble.

Li Hui smirked, feeling pleased inwardly, “Stay there quietly! Now that you’re in my hands, do you think you can stir up any more trouble? Even though I have never used an ultimate treasure, I can still employ talisman methods to manipulate it. This Leaf Obscuring Banner also reached Celestial Talisman Level; in someone else’s hands, it would merely cover one’s tracks, but in mine, it serves as a deceptive potion, ensuring that this White Steed Passage Sword considers me its most compatible master. Even if I sell it, it will help me count the money.”

Hao Yue Lin would never have imagined that, having offered nine treasures, the moment they fell into Li Hui’s hands, they would undergo such a drastic transformation, and he had concealed his intentions so deeply.

After solidifying his ultimate weapon, Li Hui turned to contemplate the Dragon Roar Nine Heavens Technique, pondering, “Hao Wentong has a Wind Sound Dao Body, which indeed complements this technique. However, this fellow’s training is inadequate; not to mention mastering the Dragon Roar Nine Heavens Technique, even achieving the Four Heavens would be considered diligent. With the help of the Rebirth Pill, I have directly reached the Second Heaven, exceedingly close to the Third Heaven. It wouldn’t hurt to treat this technique as an auxiliary cultivation method. When a thunderstorm occurs, there are both lightning and massive sounds; as long as I refine the explosive aspects, I should be able to elevate my sound attack methods.”

Once he resolved to act, Li Hui closed his eyes and felt a spring of energy within himself. Thousands of runes unfurled, converging into hundreds of Thunder Sound Runes, bursting forth.

He observed and pursued the characteristics of the thunderous sounds, comprehending the Dao Principles within, guiding the Dragon Roar Nine Heavens Technique toward a more violent direction. As he operated this technique, resonant sounds emerged from within him.

“Boom, boom, boom…” A muffled echo resonated from all his acupoints, growing louder and louder.

Fortunately, the secret chamber had good soundproofing; otherwise, such strong thunderous sounds would undoubtedly reach the outside.

Li Hui was amazed: “The stone from another mountain can carve jade! This Dragon Roar Nine Heavens Technique is formidable! Using thunder sounds to enhance my vitality, and it can also injure both enemy and self, compounding the damage. My entire body filled with Immortal Thunder Talismans isn’t to be underestimated; dragging the enemy down together with me to perish ensures I recover instantly with the Thunder Horn Dragon Talisman. However, each use will diminish my lifespan; I should definitely ask Hao Yue Lin for a few Peach of Immortality and Ginseng Fruits to eat.”

“Good, explode, explode, explode!”

After making the firm decision to pursue the path of Thunderstorm Sound Attacks, Li Hui activated his pure true energy, following the Dao routes of the Dragon Roar Nine Heavens Technique to cycle through the entire cosmos.

This cultivation was truly explosive; electrical lights surged outside, and within him, lightning surged fiercely with true energy, instantly propelling the Dragon Roar Nine Heavens Technique up to the Fourth Heaven, then the Fifth Heaven, the Sixth Heaven, until it stopped at the Seventh Heaven, having reached the pinnacle of this technique.

“Alright, Thunder Sound at the Seventh Level, together in ruin, and the Heart Talisman boosts my fist power by twelve times. Even if a late-stage practitioner of Myriad Forms from the Nine-Mystic Continent is formidable, it’s enough for me to overwhelm them!”

As the time approached, Li Hui transformed into the young city lord of Mufeng City, holding the jade flute and calling forth his servants as he walked toward the spirit hall, sensing waves of murderous intent approaching from afar.