Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 555: Azure Lightning

While the old woman and others outwardly appeared calm about Fang Chen's ability to influence lightning energy, their minds were actually in turmoil.

This ability was even more surprising than inheriting the Lightning Technique itself.

Knowing the Lightning Technique didn't mean a cultivator could control lightning energy. That was a completely different matter altogether. Even if a cultivator understood the technique, if their opponent hurled a bolt of lightning at them, they'd still need to dodge, as getting hit could still be fatal.

However, if someone could directly influence lightning energy, they could potentially redirect an enemy's lightning bolt, or even turn it against them!

After the second wave of lightning, all the Golden Core Realm cultivators chose to withdraw from the trial. Those who couldn't choose had already perished in this test. Now, only the four Nascent Soul Realm cultivators and Fang Chen remained standing.

One of the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators suddenly said to Fang Chen, "Young friend, if you withdraw from this trial, I will grant you a path to the heavens after we leave!"

"That's right. Give way to this last inheritance for us. With your cultivation level, two inheritances are already enough. Any more... any more and you might not be able to keep them," another Nascent Soul Realm cultivator echoed.

The remaining two didn't speak, but their gaze toward Fang Chen carried an implicit threat.

Fang Chen smiled faintly and pointed to the dark clouds overhead. "If you have the time to talk with me, why not spend it thinking about how to withstand this third lightning trial?"

The first two trials had already left the four of them in a sorry state. The third trial was likely to devastate them completely. Seeing that Fang Chen was unwilling to withdraw from the test, the expressions of the four cultivators became extremely grim.

They fell silent and began preparing to face the third lightning trial.

Thunder roared ominously, sending shivers through everyone even before the lightning descended. The danger felt like a razor's edge scraping against their skin.

Boom!

Finally, the lightning bolt struck down. The four Nascent Soul Realm cultivators immediately used their respective treasures to resist, but the blinding light of the lightning engulfed them. When the light subsided, the four appeared, charred all over. They crawled out of the field with their treasures shattered and scattered around.

In contrast, Fang Chen, though somewhat battered, managed to evade the third lightning bolt.

The white paper figure smiled. "Are the four of you withdrawing?"

"We withdraw!"

The four gritted their teeth, struggling to stand up as they supported each other and left. Before departing, they peered back and shot Fang Chen a look, seeming to memorize his appearance.

With that, only Fang Chen was left in the vast area, and the dark clouds in the sky quietly dissipated.

Sensing the shift, the old woman paused briefly before hurriedly asking, "Has the test ended?! Since the test has ended, does that mean we have also passed the test?"

The white paper figure pointed at Fang Chen, smiling lightly. "You? You have not passed. Only the best performer in the test has passed."

"You all should leave quickly," the black paper figure said darkly.

The four Nascent Soul Realm cultivators looked grim and did not linger any longer as they swiftly departed, feeling dissatisfied. Once they left, both the black and white paper figures scrutinized Fang Chen.

After a moment's pause, the white paper figure smiled and said, "You possess the inheritance of a Dao Sect. Which Dao Master do you study under?"

"Dao Master?" Fang Chen's gaze flickered slightly. After a moment, he decided to try and test the waters. "My inheritance comes from Senior Yun He."

"Yun He?" The white paper figure's eyes showed a hint of contemplation. "I have never heard of this name."

"We are not interested in your master's name," the black paper figure interjected calmly. "We are interested in the strongest cultivator of your inheritance."

"Wait." The white paper figure's gaze suddenly became serious. "Are you cultivating the Introduction to Three Thousand Daos?"

The black paper figure also paused, becoming just as serious.

Fang Chen nodded. "Yes."

A hint of suspicion began to brew in Fang Chen's heart.

Could these two paper figures be isolated from the world? Otherwise, if they were from his time, Senior Yun He might not have even appeared yet. How could they guess that he practiced the Introduction to the Three Thousand Daos?

Seeing Fang Chen nod, the expressions of the black and white paper figures became even more serious. The white paper figure promptly pulled out a bronze mirror and aimed it at Fang Chen.

"We need to examine your immortal veins."

Fang Chen became slightly wary. "Seniors, why is this necessary?"

Their demeanor seemed to have changed drastically, and he couldn't tell if it was for better or worse.

"You will understand shortly," the white paper figure replied, holding up the bronze mirror and directing it at Fang Chen.

In the next moment, a faint glow began to emanate within the mirror. The color of this light was indescribable, resembling a primordial clear aura, swirling across the surface of the bronze mirror.

The white paper figure murmured, “Source of Authority...."

The black paper figure's gaze toward Fang Chen underwent a complete transformation. Initially cold and stern, it now held a subtle but unmistakable reverence.

"Our master didn't miscalculate after all... It seems we've waited so many years, and finally, we've found someone capable of inheriting his inheritance," the white paper figures said with a hint of joy, looking towards the black paper figure.

The black paper figure nodded gently in agreement. "We no longer need to wait here."

The white and black paper figures respectfully bowed to Fang Chen suddenly. "Master!"

Fang Chen was taken aback. "Master?"

What's happening? Are they acknowledging me as their master?

Fang Chen hesitated for a moment before asking. "If there is something I should know, tell me. What exactly is going on?"

"It seems the young master is naturally cautious, which is a good thing," the white paper figure subtly complimented.

After that, the white paper figure began to explain in a low voice. "To be frank, this Immortal Tomb has opened before. Every thousand years, we follow the will of our master and open the tomb in anticipation of someone who can truly inherit master’s inheritance."

The black paper figure continued where it left off, "Over the years, we have found and chosen three people; however, none of them was the true inheritor master was waiting for.

"But you, with your solid foundation, effortlessly passed through the three divine trials, becoming the true inheritor of the Dao Sect that the Master has been waiting for."

Fang Chen's eyes flickered with curiosity. “Three divine trials? Are you referring to the three tests I just underwent?”

The white paper figure nodded. "Exactly. These three tests represent the Three Divine Beasts. The Azure Lightning God Beast, the Twilight Sun Beast, and the Yin Lunar God Beast.

"For true disciples of the Dao Sect, if they cannot pass these three trials, they can never truly enter the sect. At most, they are considered outer disciples.

"However, you are different. Not only did you easily pass these three trials, but you also laid down a foundation that is extremely beneficial for Dao cultivation. Even when Master was still alive, a foundation like that was rarely seen."

The black paper figure looked at the white paper figure and asked, "Master's own foundation back then was equivalent to Gold of Supremacy of the Introduction to Three Thousand Dao, right?"

The white paper figure nodded softly in response.

After that, a jade slip appeared in the white paper figure's hand. It said, "Young Master, this is the Azure Lightning Technique representing the Azure Lightning God Beast."

The white paper figure approached Fang Chen and respectfully handed him the jade slip containing the Azure Lightning Technique. "You already possess the Radiant Divine Eye which represents the Twilight Solar God Beast, and you have also cultivated the Skin Peeling Technique which represents the Yin Lunar God Beast."

Azure Lightning Technique?

Fang Chen took the jade slip and infused it with his spiritual energy.

Suddenly, his mind was instantly filled with cryptic texts. Instinctively, he activated his Primordial Immortal Eyes, and the once obscure text became clear and understandable.