In ancient times, the Agricultural Affairs Bureau controlled the clouds and distributed the rains. Why was it necessary to first summon thunder?
During the chaotic era of natural disasters in ancient times, with demons causing havoc, altering the weather was exceedingly difficult.
The Thunder Technique was used to cleanse the malevolent spirits between heaven and earth, compelling all living beings to submit and conform to the weather established by the Agricultural Affairs Bureau.
This illustrates the importance of the Thunder Technique within the spells of the Agricultural Affairs Bureau.
Zhao Xing had also excelled in the Thunder Technique in his previous life, and the comprehension effect of the Thunderstone was exceptionally strong for him.
Firstly, it was because, like the Pure Yuan Vermilion Fruit, it was a pure addition to his spell comprehension!
Secondly, Zhao Xing had undergone transformation through the Dao Embryo Pill, enhancing his perception and aptitude significantly.
As he comprehended, his speed increased, and the effects improved.
When encountering others who obtained this Thunder Technique's spiritual essence, they might not achieve such astonishing results.
"The power of thunder can be both masculine and fierce, or feminine and obscure, but regardless of which, it possesses immense destructive power; pure thunder signifies pure destruction."
"There are tens of thousands of types of thunder; some are as gentle as flowing hair, some as agile as fish, and others as ferocious as wild beasts charging..."
Zhao Xing watched the different thunders flickering before him, and his understanding of the Thunder Technique was rapidly advancing.
Unknowingly, the Thunderstone became smaller and smaller, and strands of electric light gradually spread from the stone, clinging to Zhao Xing's body.
At this moment, the electric light became exceedingly gentle and obedient; even with subconscious control, these thunders posed no harm to Zhao Xing's body.
In the end, the purple stone turned to dust, and Zhao Xing transformed into a being of purple electric light.
Within his chest, it felt as if thunder was rumbling.
With each heartbeat, the sound of thunder resonated.
Though the sound was faint, the officials resting nearby at the Altar Square could faintly hear it.
The more skilled the practitioner, the clearer the sound became.
"What’s going on? The sky is clearly clear, why do I hear thunder?" A middle-aged scholar, fanning himself, looked up at the sky.
"You heard thunder too?" A nearby swordsman, armed with a blade, also looked up at the sky in confusion.
"Strange, the weather here is incredibly stable; there’s no sign of anyone casting the Thunder Technique." The scholar, Wen Zhao, looked around.
"Maybe we misheard? Perhaps there are too many officials here, and we’re too tense." The swordsman rubbed his ears.
"Bo Ran, you are a Gathered Essence Eighth Level warrior, having reached a state of unity in self-control. Could you still be experiencing auditory hallucinations?" Wen Zhao asked, "Do you believe it yourself?"
Zhang Bo Ran adjusted his grip on the hilt and chuckled, "I would rather it be an auditory hallucination; otherwise, if someone is casting a spell and I can’t detect where it’s coming from, wouldn’t that be dangerous? I plan to compete for the first incense tonight."
Wen Zhao pondered for a moment, then turned his gaze to a pile of straw figures, deep in thought.
Zhang Bo Ran raised an eyebrow, "Do you think that kid did it? That seems unlikely; I just observed him ascending the mountain, at most a Gathered Essence Sixth Level. The Straw Figure Technique, while exquisite, isn’t particularly powerful."
"He looks young, and it’s already quite rare for him to master the Straw Figure Technique. Could it be that he also excels in the Thunder Technique?"
Wen Zhao shook his fan, a hint of worry in his eyes: "He was indeed a Gathered Essence Sixth Level before entering the temple, but don’t forget he possesses three spiritual essences; anything is possible."
The thunderous phenomenon did not last long, and soon the electric light on Zhao Xing completely dissipated.
When he opened his eyes, a flash of thunder flickered within them.
"The path of the Thunder Technique is truly profound." Zhao Xing couldn’t help but exclaim.
The more he advanced, the more he felt the road ahead was distant.
"Zizi~"
Zhao Xing extended his five fingers, and a bolt of thunder appeared at each fingertip.
These five bolts of thunder intertwined as they extended, forming a noose!
If the old Agricultural Affairs Bureau official were here, he would surely praise it.
For this was a new spell!
It was a technique derived from reaching the maximum level of [Thunder], further breaking through, and naturally comprehending the spell.
Similar to Xue Wenzhong, who immersed himself in the initial level of the Thunder Technique for sixty years, resulting in 'Three Feet of Heavenly Thunder' and 'Clouds in the Palm.'
Zhao Xing named this new technique 'Thunder Noose.'
"There’s more to it." With a thought, the Thunder Noose suddenly disassembled, resembling a pile of scattered cotton threads, and then recombined, revealing a second transformation.
The strands of thunder slowly formed into a shape identical to Zhao Xing’s palm!
"Thunder Great Palm."
Zhao Xing couldn’t help but laugh, mainly because he thought of using the second new technique in battle, akin to giving someone a large slap in mid-air; it was both highly damaging and humiliating.
"Not bad, this is the new spell I wanted."
Looking at the panel record, Zhao Xing discovered that the Thunder Technique's spiritual essence had brought him significant enhancements.
Firstly, the initial level spell [Thunder] had already reached its maximum level.
The intermediate level spell [Summon Thunder] had broken through to the Seventh Turn in one go!
However, the most important aspect was the two new techniques he comprehended based on [Thunder] and [Summon Thunder]!
After naming the new techniques in his mind, the panel displayed the names and characteristics of the two new techniques.
[Thunder Noose (Self-Created): Intermediate Level Spell]
[Proficiency: Fifth Turn (5121)]
[Effect: Forms up to five magical nooses using the power of thunder, capable of swiftly restraining enemies and rendering them immobile.]
[Thunder Great Palm (Self-Created): Intermediate Level Spell]
[Proficiency: Sixth Turn (6354)]
[Effect: Delivers a powerful strike to the enemy using the power of thunder.]
The two spells, [Thunder Noose] and [Thunder Great Palm], were yin and yang; the former was subtle, casting with minimal sound, completely opposite to the loud characteristics of ordinary Thunder Techniques, making it perfect for ambushes!
Wen Zhao and Zhang Bo Ran, one a Gathered Essence Ninth Level and the other an Eighth Level, could only faintly hear the thunder but could not discern its source.
It should be noted that these two had practiced the [Ear Penetration] spell, allowing them to hear the buzzing of mosquitoes from a hundred meters away.
[Thunder Great Palm] was fierce and possessed immense lethality, complementing [Thunder Noose]; one was subtle, the other forceful, truly a perfect match.
Since these were self-created intermediate level spells based on [Thunder] and [Summon Thunder], once comprehended, their spell levels reached Fifth Turn and Sixth Turn respectively.
As Zhao Xing was the originator of these spells, their power could continuously increase and surpass limitations.
Just like the old Agricultural Affairs Bureau official, his spells still fell within the framework of controlling clouds and summoning thunder, but their power had long exceeded the Ninth Turn.
Of course, in the future, if new insights or opportunities arose, he could create even higher-level spells.
He could also use this as a foundation to learn high-level spells created by others, benefiting from the established paths and various teaching experiences, making cultivation much smoother.
Self-created spells had greater power because he was the founder, making them more satisfying to cast, but this path had no teachers; one had to rely on oneself.
How to choose depended on personal preferences.
"Having used the Thunder Technique's spiritual essence to comprehend these two new spells, I have greater confidence in competing for the first incense tonight." Zhao Xing thought to himself as he shifted his gaze to the other two spiritual essences.
(End of Chapter)