Chapter 155 – Majestic Light Thunder Prison

With doubts in his heart, Lin Qi asked directly.

“If it’s not to gather intelligence, then why are you here?”

Upon hearing this question, Hua Xingyu shrugged, his expression full of helplessness as he said:

“What else? Following the boss’s orders, to look after some disciples from outside Dao Academies and show them the wonders of Jade Lake Dao Palace. To be honest, I really didn’t want to take on this task, nor do I think those outsiders deserve any special treatment. But our boss insists on being kind to others, even to those who are insignificant, he wants to show his goodwill.”

At this point, Hua Xingyu spoke with a hint of envy:

“If only I had your level of freedom, then I could leave as I please.”

These words stirred something in Lin Qi, but soon, he thought of something, and a look of caution appeared in his eyes.

“You wouldn’t be so kind as to tell the truth and let me leave… Wait, you bastard, you’re not trying to send me away so you can explore other Dao Academies’ intelligence on your own, are you? No, given your character, you might even team up with people from other Dao Academies!”

“Pfft…”

This made Hua Xingyu sneer again.

“I’ve said it before, they are like ants to us. Do you think such people are worthy of teaming up with us…”

Hua Xingyu wanted to express his usual contemptuous attitude, but this time, Lin Qi was not swayed by his demeanor. Instead, he continued on his own: “Teaming up with outsiders to deal with your own people—other teams might not do it, but Yan Zhanpeng from the Yan Family is highly likely to act this way. Your boss is best at scheming, and if he didn’t have such intentions, Yan Zhanpeng wouldn’t have sent you, the deputy captain, here.”

These words made Hua Xingyu raise an eyebrow.

“Couldn’t it be that I volunteered?”

“Hah, someone as unfriendly to other Dao Palaces as you claiming to have volunteered is hard to believe. Besides, didn’t you just say that if you had enough freedom, you’d leave immediately?”

“…Alright, I lied about that. I did want to send you away, but it has nothing to do with forming alliances—I really have no patience for mediocre outsiders. But gentle and beautiful junior sisters are different. For them, I want to guide them wholeheartedly. You being here would interfere with my hunting.”

This made Lin Qi hesitate for a moment. He then remembered that the guy in front of him was something of a playboy, so it was possible he was waiting at the entrance specifically for girls from other Dao Academies.

Still, in the end, he believed Hua Xingyu’s arrival couldn’t be that simple.

“Forget it, whatever the situation is, I just need to complete my own investigation.”

With this thought, Lin Qi stopped paying attention to Hua Xingyu.

On the other side, realizing he couldn’t mislead Lin Qi, Hua Xingyu said nothing more. He simply opened his folding fan and waited quietly.

He didn’t have to wait long. Soon, Dongfang Ya’s flying vessel descended upon Jade Lake Dao Academy.

Mu Lin and the others filed out of the flying vessel one by one.

Upon first entering Jade Lake Dao Academy, Mu Lin’s initial impression was… abundant Spiritual Energy and a rich Dao atmosphere.

At Anping Dao Palace, only in the Training Grounds of the Formal Class did Mu Lin feel the air was fresh and the Spiritual Energy was dense. That was also a benefit Anping Dao Palace provided to its Formal Class Disciples.

At Jade Lake Dao Academy, upon entering the gate, Mu Lin immediately sensed the atmosphere of a training ground, giving him a genuine understanding of what a Fortunate Land truly meant.

“If even the academy grounds offer such benefits, their official cultivation sites must be far superior.”

As Mu Lin marveled at the Spiritual Energy and Dao essence within Jade Lake Dao Academy, Hua Xingyu and Lin Qi quickly approached, joining him, Yan Yunyu, Chu Lingluo, and Ji Xue.

Meanwhile, a teacher from Jade Lake Dao Academy came forward to receive Dongfang Ya.

Setting aside the latter’s conversation, the former greeted them quite amiably.

“You must be Brother Mu from Anping Dao Palace. The Dao Palace has already prepared accommodations for you and arranged for us to guide you on a tour of Jade Lake Dao Academy. Please follow us.”

Upon hearing this, Mu Lin did not immediately agree but instead turned his gaze toward Dongfang Ya.

Noticing this, she spoke up, “Go ahead without worry. With me here, no one will dare bully you.”

“Hahaha, you jest, Teacher. As hosts, we only aim to make you feel at home.”

“Then we’ll trouble you.”

With that, Mu Lin led Yan Yunyu and the others, following Hua Xingyu and Lin Qi, deeper into Jade Lake Dao Academy.

—Since they were all students, Hua Xingyu and his companions were not only hosting Mu Lin. Zhou Liang, Jing Yeming, and others also joined Mu Lin’s group.

As they proceeded and visited more places, Mu Lin and his companions gradually sensed the opulence and profound heritage of Jade Lake Dao Academy.

Not only was the entire Jade Lake Dao Academy brimming with Spiritual Energy, but Mu Lin also spotted numerous spirit beasts, spirit flowers, and spirit herbs.

Such a Fortunate Land elevated the overall quality of the students at Jade Lake Dao Academy, surpassing that of Anping Dao Palace.

—At Anping Dao Palace, Cultivators who advanced to the Gushing Spring stage could be considered strong, but here, they were commonplace.

The excellent environment and formidable strength filled the people of Jade Lake Dao Academy with confidence. Though they did not cause trouble, their superior attitude was palpable.

Especially when introducing unique structures, there was a sense of showing country bumpkins something extraordinary.

“This is one of the four great treasures of Jade Lake Dao Academy—the Majestic Light Thunder Prison. Inside lies a Thunder Pool that aids in body tempering.”

Noticing that Mu Lin and the others remained unfazed and unimpressed, Hua Xingyu smiled and said, “You know that Thunder is the most masculine and domineering force in the world, capable of vanquishing evil and demons, right?”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Liang nodded. “Naturally, I know.”

“And you understand the principle of tempering the body in the Thunder Pool?”

“Yes, destruction, repair, and strengthening the body through this cycle.”

Hearing this, Hua Xingyu nodded but then shook his head. “You’re only half right. Ordinary Thunder tempering indeed works through destruction, but our Jade Lake Dao Palace’s Majestic Light Thunder Prison is different.”

“Thunder is the pivot of heaven and earth, the essence of yin and yang.”

“As the authority of Heaven, Thunder not only possesses the power to destroy all things but also harbors the vitality of creation. The Thunder Tribulation is both Heaven’s punishment and trial, yet it also offers all living beings a sliver of hope.”

“Demons undergoing the Thunder Tribulation can refine their bones and transform into human form. Humans undergoing it can elevate their realms. Soul spirits undergoing it can transition from yin to yang. All these demonstrate Thunder’s life-giving and creative aspects.”

“Of course, normal thunderous divine might consists of nine parts destruction and only one part creation.”

“However, the Majestic Thunder Pool of our Jade Lake Dao Academy was formed when a True Lord of the Jade Purity Dao Palace used great supernatural powers to intercept a strand of the creative spiritual essence from the Six-Nine Heavenly Tribulation. It is further nurtured by the Aura Tribulation Tree, which nourishes this vital energy.”

“Years of nurturing have made it so that the creative aspect of thunder occupies a full fifty percent of that Thunder Pool.”

“The effect of using it to temper the body is ten times greater than that of ordinary thunder.”

Upon hearing this, Mu Lin indeed felt curiosity and longing in his heart.

Seeing this, Hua Xingyu smiled smugly.

Then, he turned his gaze to the faces of Chu Lingluo, Yan Yunyu, Ji Xue, and others, hoping to see these beauties also show astonished expressions to satisfy his vanity.

However, what he saw was that whether it was Yan Yunyu, Chu Lingluo, or Ji Xue, their expressions were all calm and composed, as if the Majestic Thunder Pool before them was nothing worth paying attention to.

(End of Chapter)