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Under the respectful reception of numerous Lei Clan elders, Shui Wuya entered the Lei Clan's grand hall. His gaze swept through the depths of the Lei Clan grounds, catching sight of a flickering lightning bolt. Shortly after, a booming sound echoed from the mountain peak above.
Shui Wuya's eyes shifted slightly—it seemed a master of the Lei Clan was performing a formidable technique.
Before long, Shui Wuya found himself face-to-face with the Lei Clan leader, Yu Tianhao, in the grand hall.
"Clan Leader Shui, your presence here is the greatest honor for our Lei Clan," Yu Tianhao said warmly.
"You flatter me, Clan Leader Yu," Shui Wuya replied with a nod and a smile, quite pleased with the Lei Clan's hospitality.
Yu Qingluan, a young beauty with a shy demeanor, followed closely behind her father. As she caught sight of Shui Wuya's youthful and handsome appearance, she was momentarily stunned, a trace of surprise flickering in her heart.
She had long heard that the Shui Clan Leader was a master among masters, but she hadn't expected him to be so young and striking. Despite being the head of a clan, he looked only slightly older than herself. How could this be?
Sensing Yu Qingluan's direct and curious gaze, Shui Wuya's eyes fell on the budding young woman.
Seeing this, Yu Tianhao smiled and introduced her, "Clan Leader Shui, this is my daughter, Yu Qingluan."
Yu Qingluan shyly greeted Shui Wuya with a bow, softly saying, "Hello, Clan Leader Shui."
"Hello," Shui Wuya responded with a slight nod. "Your daughter is truly a budding beauty."
He praised her to Yu Tianhao.
Hearing this, Yu Qingluan's face turned even redder with embarrassment.
As Shui Wuya sensed the aura surrounding Yu Qingluan, he couldn't help but commend her further, "Miss Qingluan isn't just pure and graceful in appearance—at such a young age, her blade technique has already reached an extraordinary level. Her future is boundless."
His praise wasn't mere flattery; this young girl's talent was truly exceptional, surpassing even Shui Yanjun by a considerable margin.
"Clan Leader Yu, you are indeed blessed with a remarkable daughter."
Yu Qingluan was taken aback by his words. Earlier, when she was practicing with her father, Shui Wuya was still outside the gates. How did he know about her training?
Yu Tianhao, however, remained unfazed. He was well aware of Shui Wuya's abilities.
"Thank you for the kind words, Clan Leader Shui."
"You wouldn't have come here without a reason. There must be something important you need?" Yu Tianhao asked respectfully.
"Yes," Shui Wuya began, "since becoming the leader of the Shui Clan, I have yet to visit the other three major clans. I thought I'd start with yours."
Yu Tianhao was pleasantly surprised.
To have his clan be the first visited by the Shui Clan Leader—this would surely make the Feng and Huo Clan leaders envious. Moreover, this was a golden opportunity to strengthen ties with Shui Wuya!
"It's an honor to have you here, Clan Leader Shui. Allow me to give you a tour of the Lei Clan!" Yu Tianhao said excitedly.
Shui Wuya smiled and nodded, "I appreciate that, Clan Leader Yu."
Yu Tianhao personally led Shui Wuya on a tour of the Lei Clan, explaining the various landmarks along the way.
Yu Qingluan and the other elders followed quietly behind them.
After touring the Lei Clan grounds, Yu Tianhao paused and asked, "This is the Lei Clan in its entirety. Is there anywhere else you'd like to visit, Clan Leader Shui?"
Seeing that the moment was right, Shui Wuya didn't hold back, "I've heard of a remarkable place within the Lei Clan called the Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool, said to be the ancient Thunder God's inheritance site."
"If possible, I'd like to witness it firsthand."
Before coming to the Lei Clan, he had done his homework. After the tour, Shui Wuya was even more certain of his goal. The only question was whether Yu Tianhao would be willing to let him see the Thunder Pool.
To his surprise, Yu Tianhao didn't hesitate and readily agreed, "No problem, I'll take you there myself!"
The Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool was the Lei Clan's forbidden land, but having the Shui Clan leader express interest in it was an honor for them! The elders were also filled with pride—having their Thunder Pool catch the interest of the Shui Clan leader was truly a badge of honor.
Yu Qingluan, on the other hand, was filled with excitement.
"Yes! I'll finally get to experience the wonders of the Thunder Pool!"
She never imagined that, as the Lei Clan's eldest daughter, her pilgrimage to the Thunder Pool would be thanks to an outsider.
Led by Yu Tianhao, Shui Wuya arrived at the Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool. The pool was nestled deep within the Lei Clan's mountains, surrounded by steep gorges and shrouded in mist. Inside, lightning flashed constantly, and thunder roared as if it were ready to shatter any living being.
The lightning within the pool surged like a vast ocean, boundless and overwhelming.
"How terrifying…"
Yu Qingluan gazed at the mysterious and dangerous scene, feeling a surge of fear. The lightning here was so powerful, it was beyond imagination. She finally understood why her father had forbidden her from training here.
"The Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool truly lives up to its name," Shui Wuya murmured to himself, a hint of excitement gleaming in his eyes.
The lightning in the pool was comparable to a tribulation of the heavens. If he could draw it into his inner world, it would surely enhance his world and strengthen his necromantic powers.
As they were admiring the Thunder Pool, a figure suddenly flashed across the sky.
The Lei Clan's Great Offering, who was in charge of guarding the pool, flew over quickly. Seeing Yu Tianhao bringing an outsider to the forbidden area, a look of displeasure crossed his serious face. However, when he realized that the stranger was the Shui Clan leader, his demeanor changed instantly.
The Great Offering respectfully saluted Shui Wuya, "I am the Lei Clan's Great Offering. Clan Leader Shui, it is an honor to have you here. I apologize for the lack of proper reception; please forgive me."
Shui Wuya waved it off, not minding at all. He then turned to Yu Tianhao with a smile, "Clan Leader Yu, this Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool is indeed extraordinary."
"If possible, I'd like to enter and feel the power of this lightning, perhaps train a bit."
Yu Tianhao agreed without hesitation, "Of course! It would be our Lei Clan's honor!"
The Great Offering immediately echoed, "We would be honored to accompany you, Clan Leader Shui."
"No need," Shui Wuya calmly refused. "I'd like to go in alone; there's no need for you to follow."
The Great Offering's face showed a trace of concern. The Thunder Pool was exceedingly dangerous—if anything were to happen to the Shui Clan leader, who in the Lei Clan could bear the responsibility? He wanted to say something, but Yu Tianhao stopped him.
"If that's the case, we'll wait outside. Please feel free to train as much as you like, Clan Leader Shui," Yu Tianhao said with a hearty laugh.
"However, Clan Leader Shui, the further you go into the Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool, the more dangerous it becomes. You should stop at six thousand miles. Please keep this in mind."
Yu Tianhao advised him seriously.
It wasn't that he doubted Shui Wuya's strength. It was just that the strongest of the Lei Clan had only ever reached six thousand miles.
Shui Wuya nodded slightly, signaling his understanding. However, deep down, he didn't truly heed the warning.
If the Lei Clan could reach six thousand miles, then the lightning at that distance wouldn't be sufficient to serve as a heavenly tribulation.
He needed true, world-destroying lightning!
Six thousand miles might be the limit for the Lei Clan's strongest, but for Shui Wuya, it was only the beginning.
(End of Chapter)