The resounding thunder and lightning were concentrated in one place. Amidst the flickering electric glow, Lu Li had already spotted a large group of cavalry waiting not far from the thunderstorm. It turned out to be the black-armored cavalry that had previously attempted to kill him.
At this moment, the black-armored cavalry gathered here numbered not just over a hundred but close to a thousand. The presence of numerous warhorses from earlier hinted at a substantial cavalry force.
Such a gathering of elite cavalry, forming groups to watch a thunderstorm, was undoubtedly abnormal.
Lu Li, uncertain of the enemy's intentions, dared not approach too closely. Who knew if among these people there were practitioners at the Law Manifestation realm or even higher?
If discovered, Lu Li didn't believe he could escape from this situation.
Currently, Lu Li hid in the distance, observing the rolling thunder. As the thunderbolts descended, they became increasingly concentrated, initially spreading across half a valley during the initial lightning strikes. However, they had now converged into an area only two miles in diameter.
As the thunder continued to gather, Lu Li noticed that the cavalry was also advancing, maintaining a distance of more than a hundred meters from the thunderous area.
These cavalrymen couldn't possibly be casually watching the thunder. Even if the thunder was extraordinarily strange, it wouldn't be enough to gather such a large group to observe.
There must be something within the thunderstorm attracting them. Judging by the nervous expressions of the cavalry, whatever was inside the storm held significant importance for them.
While the thunderstorm continued to intensify, Lu Li suddenly noticed a peculiar brilliance amidst the rolling thunder. It wasn't lightning; this ethereal light appeared and disappeared in an instant.
"Who's there?"
Suddenly, someone shouted towards the location where Lu Li was hiding. Discovered amidst the deafening thunder, Lu Li was surprised at how far away he was from these people, yet they still detected him.
The moment the person yelled, several feathered arrows shot towards Lu Li's hiding spot. With no chance to evade, escaping from these people seemed nearly impossible. If there was a martial artist at the Law Manifestation realm among them, Lu Li would have no chance of escape.
Already exposed and unable to flee, Lu Li decisively ran towards the thunderstorm.
"Stop him! Don't let him escape. What audacity, daring to follow us here. Since you're here, don't expect to leave alive today!"
As Lu Li emerged, some cavalrymen immediately recognized him. Lu Li's distinctive appearance, especially his shining bald head, made him highly recognizable. A few cavalrymen swiftly blocked his path. Undeterred, Lu Li charged forward. Having assessed the situation during his appearance, Lu Li chose a direction where only a few sword-wielding cavalrymen were present.
The Red Sleeve Blade came out, and Lu Li's Seven Slashes of Breaking Waves directly cut through the two blocking cavalrymen. Simultaneously, Lu Li took two cuts himself. However, with the Thunder Calamity Body, refined through countless thunder tribulations, his body was exceptionally robust. The two cuts left only shallow marks on him.
Having endured two cuts, Lu Li rushed into the thunderstorm.
As he entered, several thunderbolts immediately struck towards him.
"Young master, he's entered the thunderstorm! We can't pursue any further!"
"Entering the thunderstorm, he's undoubtedly doomed. Forget about him!"
"Wuji, do you know him?"
At this moment, a middle-aged man beside a young archer glanced at the direction Lu Li entered the thunderstorm, then turned to the archer named Wuji.
"I was late earlier because of him! He's the one who killed Sister Red Nanny from the Phoenix Grove!"
"Oh, Sister Red Nanny from the Phoenix Grove!"
The middle-aged man gave a meaningful look to the youngest son beside him. This guy was good at everything but had a penchant for women. He had caused quite a stir back in the Xiao family, even getting caught with his nurse once. Luckily, the eldest brother took decisive action, killing the witness and a few gossiping servants. Otherwise, it would have become a joke for other families.
"Don't let women interfere with important family matters in the future!"
"Yes, Wuji understands. Thank you for your guidance, Second Uncle!"
"Hmm."
Xiao Yuanshan knew the young man wouldn't listen, but he didn't mind. He was the son of the eldest brother, not his own, and creating some scandals would only weaken the competition between his two sons in the Xiao family.
At this moment, both Xiao Wuji and Xiao Yuanshan watched the thunderstorm. As for Lu Li, they didn't believe he could survive after entering.
Such a violent thunderstorm, even if a Martial Realm martial artist entered, they would at least lose several layers of skin, if not their life.
So, the two didn't pay further attention to Lu Li, assuming he had been turned into ashes by the thunder.
"Damn, getting struck by lightning really hurts!"
Suddenly, a roar came from within the thunderstorm. Xiao Yuanshan and Xiao Wuji looked at each other in surprise. The person who had rushed into the thunderstorm seemed not only alive but also seemingly unharmed.
"How is that possible?"
Hearing Lu Li's painful roar, Xiao Wuji, with disbelief in his eyes, looked towards the thunderstorm. It was inconceivable that someone could survive the fury of the thunderstorm.
"Uh, that really hurts!"
Another painful roar came from the thunderstorm. Based on the sound, Xiao Yuanshan and Xiao Wuji could confirm that not only was the person alive, but he also seemed to be in good spirits.
"Not good, don't let him discover that thing!"
Xiao Yuanshan's expression changed. They hadn't come here to enjoy the thunderstorm; their purpose was the thing brewing within the storm.
This thing was crucial for the Xiao family, and when they received news over a month ago, Xiao Yuanshan personally led the team to station outside Tonghua City. Their purpose was to wait for this thing to be born.
However, after waiting for more than a month, just as this thing was about to be born, someone intruded into the thunderstorm.
If the intruder discovered the thing, their month-long wait would be in vain.
"Surround this area of falling thunder. Don't let even a fly escape!"
Xiao Wuji immediately issued an order. Hearing the command, the Xiao family's cavalry swiftly dispersed, encircling the area of falling thunder.
"Second Uncle, don't worry. Even if he gets that thing, he won't be able to leave here!"
"The things here are vital for the Xiao family. We can't afford any mistakes!"
Lu Li, at this moment, had been struck by countless thunderbolts within the thunderstorm. Although he possessed a Thunder Calamity Body with strong resistance to thunder, the strikes still caused him considerable pain.
With each thunderbolt, Lu Li gritted his teeth. The clothes he had just changed into were reduced to ashes. The Thunder Calamity Body couldn't protect his clothes, and even his hair and body hair couldn't withstand the thunderstorm. Would he have to end up with a monk's bald head in the future?