Immortality Cultivation

Fang Hao, like a ghost, used the cover of dead trees and scattered rocks to stealthily creep to the edge of the battlefield.

He set his sights on a Formation Flag stuck into the side of an earthen slope, wreathed in black Qi.

The position of this flag was relatively remote, and its energy fluctuations were somewhat weaker; it was likely an auxiliary node of the Formation.

He held his breath, pushing his Shadowless Evasion Technique to the limit, his entire person almost transforming into a shadow on the ground.

Seizing an opening—the horse-faced Cultivator was currently exerting all his strength to drive the Soul Summoning Banner to suppress the three from the Thunder Sword Sect, and the other few Yougui Sect Disciples were also attacking frantically, with no one paying attention to this side—Fang Hao flicked his wrist!

Swish!

The nearly transparent phantom shadow sword, like a viper emerging from its hole, hugged the ground and shot like lightning toward the bottom connection point of that Formation Flag!

On the tip of the sword, a sliver of barely perceptible Star Shattering Finger force quietly condensed!

Pfft!

With a soft sound, it was like popping a water bubble.

The phantom shadow sword precisely severed the connection between the Formation Flag and the earth vein!

That Formation Flag shuddered violently, and the black light circulating on it instantly dimmed and became chaotic!

Just like that! The operation of the entire "Hundred Ghosts Trapping Immortal Formation" suddenly stalled!

Those black tentacles entwining the Thunder Sword Sect Disciples noticeably faded and slowed down!

The binding power and illusions of the Formation also weakened for an instant!

"Hm? The Formation has changed?!" The Square-faced Youth in the Formation was the first to notice the abnormality!

Although he didn’t know what had happened, this was a golden opportunity!

"Thunder Moves the Nine Heavens! Break!" He roared, seizing this fleeting flaw, and together with his two Junior Brothers, poured all their lightning Spiritual Qi into the sword Formation!

The three longswords blazed with intense lightning light, transforming into a thick pillar of thunder that slammed fiercely into the weakest corner of the Formation!

Rumble—!!!

The already chaotic Formation, hit head-on by this lightning strike that gathered the full strength of the three, could not hold on!

The skull at the Formation eye shattered with a "crack," and several small banners were also torn apart by the lightning light!

The black light illusion Formation shrouding the earthen slope shattered inch by inch like broken glass, completely collapsing!

"Pfft!" The horse-faced Cultivator presiding over the Formation suffered a backlash, spewing a mouthful of black blood, shocked and furious: "What is going on?! How did the Formation break?!"

The three from the Thunder Sword Sect broke free; although they were all injured and their Spiritual Qi consumption was immense, their Battle Intent was high!

"Yougui Sect scum! Die!" The Square-faced Youth’s eyes were bloodshot as he led his Junior Brothers to counterattack!

Both sides immediately engaged in a chaotic battle!

Without the advantage of the Formation, although the five from the Yougui Sect had the advantage in numbers, the Thunder Sword Sect’s lightning arts naturally countered the ghost path, and for a time, they were beaten into a fluster!

Meanwhile, Fang Hao, the moment the Formation shattered and the scene fell into chaos, had already used Shrinking the Ground to an Inch to slip far away, plunging into the vast mountain forest without looking back, hiding his achievements and fame.

He certainly wouldn’t be foolish enough to stay and watch the excitement or wait for thanks.

A favor from the Thunder Sword Sect? It was enough to just do them a small favor; getting too deeply involved had no benefits.

If he were targeted by the Yougui Sect, that would be real trouble.

He sped all the way, only slowing down once he could no longer feel the Spiritual Qi fluctuations behind him.

He pondered to himself that after this commotion, he couldn’t go to the Ten Thousand Poisons Marsh for the time being; it was too chaotic.

He had to change direction and take a detour.

He took out his map and looked at it, deciding to head in the northwest direction.

There was a valley marked there called "Thunder Roar Ravine," which was said to have constant thunderstorms year-round and was a dangerous place, but for him, it might be a good place—the first stage of the "Hundred Refinements Golden Body Art" he had just obtained, "Lightning Induction Body Tempering," just happened to need the power of thunder to Cultivate!

Moreover, the environment of the thunder valley was harsh, and ordinary people wouldn’t go there, which was perfect for lying low.

With his mind made up, Fang Hao adjusted his direction and hurried toward Thunder Roar Ravine.

After flying for another half a day, sure enough, before he even got close, he heard the dull "rumbling" of thunder from afar, and the air itself carried a tingling sensation.

The further he flew, the darker the sky became, with black clouds pressing down and lightning snakes darting about.

Finally, a huge valley, illuminated by countless flashes of lightning, appeared before his eyes.

Inside the valley, fierce winds howled, and thick silver lightning, like a giant Dragon, constantly struck down from the black clouds, smashing onto the scorched rocks, exploding into a sky full of debris and blinding electric sparks!

The air was filled with rich lightning Spiritual Qi and a burnt smell.

"Good heavens! This place... is intense!"

Fang Hao landed at the entrance of the valley, feeling his hair standing slightly on end.

The power of thunder here was much fiercer than the minor Heavenly Tribulation he had faced during Foundation Establishment!

He didn’t dare to rush straight inside.

Using his Clear Spring Spirit Eyes to observe carefully, he discovered that the lightning strikes in the valley seemed to have a certain pattern; some areas had extremely dense lightning, while others were relatively sparse, and the power of the thunder also varied in strength.

"I need to find a suitable place; I can’t risk my life from the very beginning."

Fang Hao cautiously hugged the valley wall and slowly crept inside.

He chose an area on the edge where the frequency of lightning strikes was moderate and the power seemed bearable.

There were a few large rocks here that had been scorched black but were still relatively intact, which could provide some cover.

He first adapted to the environment on the periphery, circulating the Chaos Derivation Art, and attempted to absorb a sliver of the stray lightning Spiritual Qi in the air.

Hiss—!! A tingling, stinging sensation came, his Meridians twitching slightly, but it was still bearable.

Chaos Qi seemed to have a miraculous effect on refining this kind of violent energy.

Feeling it was about enough, Fang Hao gritted his teeth and decided to start practicing the first stage of the "Hundred Refinements Golden Body Art"!

He took off his shirt, revealing his lean, strong upper body, and found a flat, scorched rock to sit cross-legged on.

Following the incantations of the Cultivation Technique, he adjusted his breathing, sank his consciousness into his Dantian, and guided that sliver of weak Chaos Qi to circulate throughout his body, especially his skin, muscles, and bones, forming an initial layer of protection.

Then, he took a deep breath and suddenly released part of his resistance to the surrounding thunder power!

Crack!

An arm-thick bolt of lightning, seemingly attracted by his aura, twisted and struck down, hitting him directly on the top of his head!

"Argh—!!" Fang Hao’s whole body shook violently, and he let out a suppressed roar of pain!

His entire person was instantly engulfed by the blinding electric light!

His skin felt a tearing, excruciating pain, his bones felt like they were being pierced by thousands of steel needles, and his internal organs felt like they had been displaced!

His hair stood on end, emitting blue smoke!

He bit his teeth tightly, guarding a sliver of clarity in his mind, and frantically circulated the "Hundred Refinements Golden Body Art"!

The weak Qi flow formed by the Cultivation Technique guided the violent thunder power that had invaded his body, and along a specific route, it roughly scoured and tempered every inch of flesh and every Meridian!

This process was indescribably painful! It was like having countless small knives scraping around inside his body!

Several times he almost fainted, relying entirely on his strong willpower to endure it!

It was unknown how much time had passed, but the energy of this lightning bolt was finally exhausted and absorbed.

The electric light dissipated, and Fang Hao was scorched black, looking like a piece of charcoal, emitting wisps of blue smoke, slumped on the rock, with only the weak rise and fall of his chest proving he was still alive.

"Damn it... it really... really hurts like hell..."

He didn’t even have the strength to curse anymore, feeling as if his body was no longer his own.

But after catching his breath slightly, he inspected himself internally and was pleasantly surprised to find that although he looked miserable on the outside, the flesh and Meridians inside his body seemed to have truly become a bit more refined!

The Impurities contained within had been tempered away a little by the thunder, becoming tougher!

Moreover, his resistance to lightning seemed to have gotten a tiny bit stronger!

"It’s effective!" Fang Hao’s spirits lifted!

Although the process was worse than death, the result was gratifying! This suffering was not in vain!

He struggled to sit up, swallowed a few healing Medicinal Pills, and circulated his Cultivation Technique to recover.

Once his injuries had healed by seven or eight percent, his eyes hardened, and he released his defenses again to welcome the next Heavenly Tribulation lightning!

Crack! Boom!

Just like this, on the edge of this thunder valley, Fang Hao began a bitter cultivation that was like self-torture.

Getting struck unconscious, waking up, healing, then getting struck unconscious again... repeating the cycle.

Days passed by.

The lightning he withstood gradually went from the thickness of an arm to the thickness of a water bucket!

He moved from the edge area, slowly approaching the center area where the thunderstorms were more intense!

His body, through repeated destruction and Rebirth, became increasingly formidable!

The muscles under his skin gleamed with a faint metallic luster, his bones became denser, his Meridians widened significantly, and his Spiritual Qi circulation speed became faster!

One month later.

In the center area of the thunder valley, a terrifying bolt of lightning, as thick as a house, like a sword of Heavenly punishment, crashed down!

In the lightning light, a shirtless figure stood proudly, his whole body entwined with lightning snakes, yet he was completely unharmed!

He suddenly opened his mouth, and actually swallowed the stray thunder power around him into his belly like a whale!

The first stage of the "Hundred Refinements Golden Body Art," Lightning Induction Body Tempering, Major Achievement!

Fang Hao opened his eyes, and lightning seemed to flash within them!

Feeling the surging power within his body and his formidable Physical Body, a satisfied arc curled at the corners of his mouth.

It’s time to come out of seclusion! heaven-reaching pagoda, I’m coming.