Chapter 361: Thunder Body
In an utterly dark void, deep silver lightning was flickering, illuminating the void. If one could see through the silver lightning, they would be astonished by the scene within. Four people were sitting cross-legged on the lightning, looking completely at ease.
Compared to the Dou Qi Continent, this endless void was very desolate, often stretching for hundreds of miles without anything in sight. Even if something did appear, it might not be a product of the void. It could have been thrown into the void by strong warriors from the Dou Qi Continent, through spatial rifts, leaving various energies and Dou Techniques to fend for themselves.
Just like now, Xiao Ze and his group were traveling through an area where energy was rampant. Flames roared, and lightning raged, displaying their might in the void. However, the silver lightning seemed to have a mind of its own, zigzagging through the void, perfectly avoiding the areas where energy was rampant. From a distance, one could see the silver lightning leaving behind a very complex silver line as it sped away.
"I can't believe this silver lightning is a manifestation of a Dou Technique," Little Doctor Immortal said in amazement, with Medusa and Qinglin nodding in agreement.
"Well, it is an advanced Earth-level Dou Technique, so it's normal to have such abilities," Xiao Ze replied with a smile. This Thunder Body was similar to the Three Thousand Lightning Illusions; as long as the original body was intact, the illusion wouldn't be destroyed. Xiao Ze had studied Dou Qi, referencing the effects of the Three Thousand Lightning Illusions and improving it according to his needs.
Compared to the Three Thousand Lightning Illusions of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, it had its own pros and cons. However, Xiao Ze's version couldn't achieve the same power as the original body. Xiao Ze's foundation was too strong, with various feedback abilities that couldn't be imitated by an advanced Earth-level Dou Technique.
Yet, thanks to Xiao Ze's powerful foundation, even if the Thunder Body couldn't match the original, it could still overpower other strong warriors of the same level. It was a trade-off that Xiao Ze found acceptable. Moreover, Xiao Ze's near-infinite Dou Qi allowed him to condense the Thunder Body using Dou Qi instead of soul power. The advantage was clear: as long as Xiao Ze's Dou Qi wasn't exhausted, he could continuously produce Thunder Bodies.
Without the soul's guidance, the Thunder Body and the original body's coordination would undoubtedly be compromised. But this wasn't a problem. Xiao Ze used the golden tree roots to control the Thunder Body, achieving perfect harmony. Xiao Ze even suspected that the coordination between his Thunder Body and his original body was comparable to that of a soul avatar formed when the soul realm reached its pinnacle in the heavenly realm!
This Thunder Dou Technique was unique to Xiao Ze. Even if others obtained it, they wouldn't be able to cultivate it. After reaching the peak of Nine-Star Dou Zun, with ample time to study Dou Techniques, Xiao Ze's feedback abilities began to manifest.
The Thunder Body was a prime example. With just this Thunder Body, Xiao Ze was confident in facing much stronger opponents. Even against a newly ascended Half-Saint, Xiao Ze could escape unharmed by using the endless Thunder Bodies to block and counter the Half-Saint. The gap between the peak of Nine-Star Dou Zun and a Half-Saint was vast, like crossing a great chasm. The gap between the initial and the peak levels of Dou Zun alone was comparable to crossing a major realm!
This level of Dou Technique was so impressive that Xiao Ze considered calling it a Heaven-level Dou Technique. Unfortunately, when the Thunder Body was created, it didn't cause any celestial phenomena, indicating it hadn't even reached the threshold of a quasi-Heaven-level Dou Technique. The Thunder Body's many terrifying effects, some even stronger than Heaven-level Dou Techniques, were due to Xiao Ze's unique nature rather than the Dou Technique itself.
However, Xiao Ze wasn't discouraged. The Thunder Body wasn't at its limit and could be further improved. As his control over lightning deepened, the Thunder Body's level would also increase. Eventually, it might trigger celestial phenomena and become a true Heaven-level movement Dou Technique.
"Hmm? Young Master Xiao Ze, about a hundred miles ahead on the Dou Qi Continent, it seems like Dou Zun experts are fighting. Their energy fluctuations are reaching the void," Qinglin observed.
Xiao Ze looked up, his eyes flashing with green and gold light. With his enhanced vision, he saw a chase taking place. "A Five-Star Dou Zun is pursuing a peak Three-Star Dou Zun," Xiao Ze said, making the others look at him, waiting for his decision.
"If they are strangers, we can ignore them. But this time, we should intervene. The aura of that Five-Star Dou Zun belongs to the Hall of Souls!"
"I've been itching for a fight with the Hall of Souls," Xiao Ze said with a smile, making the others smile as well. They were already at odds with the Hall of Souls, so any chance to weaken their forces was welcome. A Five-Star Dou Zun wasn't weak in the Hall of Souls, capable of holding the title of Heavenly Venerate.
Xiao Ze gathered silver lightning at his fingertips and flicked it forward. A Thunder Body shot out like a stream of light, traveling through the void and entering the Dou Qi Continent through a spatial rift.
On the Dou Qi Continent, the Heavenly Venerate of the Hall of Souls was chasing the Skyfire Venerate. Although the Skyfire Venerate was weaker, his flame control made him a troublesome opponent. The Heavenly Venerate smiled as he sensed the Skyfire Venerate's Dou Qi waning ahead, eager for another Dou Zun kill.
But suddenly, a grand aura descended from the spatial rift. At first, the Heavenly Venerate thought it was support from the Hall of Souls, but he quickly dismissed the idea. No one in the Hall of Souls used such magnificent lightning techniques, and they wouldn't spare anyone to help him catch a peak Three-Star Dou Zun. Feeling the terrifying power of the lightning, he panicked and shouted, "Whoever you are, please show mercy! I am from the Hall of…"
Boom!!!
The dignified Five-Star Dou Zun, a notable figure in Zhongzhou, was reduced to nothing by the sudden silver lightning. The lightning swept up all his belongings and re-entered the spatial rift. The Skyfire Venerate could only watch in shock as the silver lightning disappeared, leaving the spot where the Heavenly Venerate once stood empty.
(End of chapter)