There was a specific reason why the Thunder Law Sect required new arrivals to destroy their existing cultivation. Imagine a disciple as a glass filled with water. Now, imagine pouring oil on top of the water. The two substances do not mix. In this analogy, the water and oil represent two different cultivation methods, both of which actively resist each other. This is precisely what Ling Xuan was experiencing. The Four Pole Star technique, his previous cultivation method, was being overpowered by Mystical Lightning, a force that allowed no other technique than the Thunder Visceral Refinement to exist.
Ling Xuan's organs were slowly being burnt to a crisp by Mystical Lightning, causing his chaotic thoughts to become increasingly incoherent.
"Ah, that hurts." These were the only thoughts that resounded within Ling Xuan's mind. The Pain made him incapable of any higher level of thought.
"Carto ! Follow my Voice !" Urizen called out allowing Ling Xuan to regain some slight semblance Quickly began the process but was stopped by Urizen once again.
"Don't try to absorb Mystical Lightning ! It is already roasting your organs by just attacking you from the outside so what do you think will happen if you allow it to enter your body ? It will completely turn you into charred ash in a second !"
"Then what the hell am I supposed to do ! This pain is unbearable !" Ling Xuan retorted while gritting his teeth.
"Destroy your Cultivation ! That's the only way !"
Hearing this, Ling Xuan hesitated to perform the required task.
"Is there no other way?" Ling Xuan asked, as the Mystical Lightning attacks grew more powerful.
Yet as he asked this, he sensed something off about the environment. The pain hadn't stopped; no, it wasn't just the pain. Everything had stopped moving.
Ling Xuan's pupils dilated as he witnessed the surreal stillness enveloping his surroundings.
"Looks like They have taken notice." Urizen spoke in a sombre tone.
"Who?"
"The most powerful force in this world, inextinguishable and omnipotent, the all-encompassing Brahman."Urizen revealed to Ling Xuan.
Hearing the answer, Ling Xuan inwardly gulped in fear of this power that was around him.
"What does it want with me?" Ling Xuan asked Urizen.
"It simply wants you to acknowledge the rules it has set for this World and destroy your Cultivation. If you don't agree it'll wipe you out from Existence."
Hearing the threat, Ling Xuan felt a cold sweat trickle down his back.
"Tell it I agree. I will immediately destroy my Cultivation !" Ling Xuan told Urizen.
"Oh it knew the moment you had made up your mind." Urizen revealed to Ling Xuan as Everything went back into motion.
But this time Ling Xuan found he could still think clearly even though he was under the rapid barrages of Mystical Lightning.
"What's happening ?"
"Plot Armor Carto ! It has granted you moments of an increased level of Plot Armor ! Use it quickly !" Urizen alerted Ling Xuan.
Ling Xuan heeded the advice and looked onwards towards a certain duo that had been watching from the start but hadn't stepped in.
It was indeed the sibling duo of Lei Lei and Lei Fei.
"These idiots have just been sitting ducks !" Ling Xuan irritatedly thought.
"Help me !"Ling Xuan let out a hoarse scream in order to attract the duo who were woken up from their reverie.
"We have to help him !" Lei Tei shouted to his brother.
"I know that ! You go and help him cripple his Cultivation while I divert The Mystical Lightning's Power !" Saying so Lei Fei quickly got to work and went to the huge gem that was sticking out of the floor whereas Lei Tei went to Ling Xuan's help.
Lei Tei effortlessly traversed through the Mystical Lightning's Endless barrage and finally saw Ling Xuan's body that was completely burned.
"This is worse than I thought." Lei Tei gritted his teeth at the sight of the Great Prodigy's state.
"Ling Xuan,I don't know if you can hear me or not but I have to cripple your Cultivation ! Don't fret, if your body manages to rebuild itself after today's incident then you will be the strongest Apprentice in the Sect's History !" Lei Tei attempted to cheer Ling Xuan so he wouldn't give upon himself.
Ling Xuan, upon hearing this, felt a surge of excitement welling up inside him. Lei Tei observed the newfound determination shining in Ling Xuan's charred eyes as they sparkled with resolve. Ling Xuan's fingers twitch involuntarily, a subtle movement that Lei Tei keenly noticed amidst the tense atmosphere.
"You're still here," Lei Tei remarked quietly, his voice tinged with both surprise and relief, as he could now begin the process.
WHEW
Lei Tei drew a deep breath, and with deliberate focus, some parts of the Mystical Lightning began to bend towards him, gradually withdrawing from Ling Xuan. With measured precision, Lei Tei extended his right palm towards Ling Xuan's chest, making deliberate contact.
""This technique is reserved for the most precarious moments of one's Mystical Tribulation, and even then, it is permitted only for the most talented youth." Lei Tei chuckled softly.
Thunder Law Sect Supreme Technique - Return to Null !
BOOM !
Ling Xuan felt his entire body was destroyed.
His hands were shattered and became only flimsy objects.
"Begin Circulation now !"Lei Tei cried out, desperate to let the youth hear his voice which was indeed heard.
Commoners Technique - Qi and Blood Circulation !
Suddenly the Mystical Lightning that was previously attacking Ling Xuan became docile and entered his body through the pores.
Ling Xuan felt as if cool water was entering his body.
"You have to achieve Complete Circulation 9 times to become an Apprentice.If you manage to do it then your recovery will be guaranteed !" Lei Tei informed Ling Xuan.
As soon as those words left Lei Tei's mouth, all the Mystical Lightning began to form a whirlpool that situated itself above Ling Xuan.
"Lei Fei ! Increase the power of The Mystical Lightning !" Lei Tei at once realised and ordered his brother who, although confused,complied with the orders.
Meanwhile Ling Xuan smoothly guided the Mystical Lightning through his vascular system.
Soon the 1st Circulation was completed and The Mystical Lightning started to get absorbed by Ling Xuan's veins.
Then the 2nd.
Then the 3rd
4th
5th
By now Ling Xuan's burnt skin began healing at tremendous speeds.
Ling Xuan himself could feel otherworldly amounts of power being obtained.
"I can easily crush my Low Adept version with just the 5th Circulation !"Ling Xuan was shocked and this made him even more motivated to continue the Circulation.
Soon the 6th Circulation was complete.
Then the 7th
8th
And then finally 9.
As Ling Xuan completed the 9th Circulation, the skin of his broken limbs which had already healed during the 7th Circulation started to peel revealing a smooth shine underneath.
"He is going under Body Rejuvenation !"Lei Tei's eyes widened.
By now the Lightning had dispersed and the sky had become clear.
Ling Xuan who was naked stared at Lei Tei and opened his mouth to say something.
"M…m…mo." Ling Xuan tried to speak but couldn't,it was clear that it had not healed yet.
"Show me what you want ?" Lei Tei asked, his expression solemn as if he knew what was about to be requested.
Ling Xuan understood this and pointed to Lei Fei or rather the Gem.
Lei Tei smiled and looked towards Lei Fei and ordered.
"Give this youth of ours some Mystical Lightning brother !."
Lei Fei who heard these words was stunned. Just moments ago they were trying to save Ling Xuan from Mystical Lightning and now his brother was saying to give even more Mystical Lightning ?
He had accepted the previous request of increasing the output of Mystical Lightning as Ling Xuan had to complete his 9 Circulations yet now ?
"Did you just s-say to activate the G-Gem again?"
Yet all he got in reply was a serious look from his younger brother, which undoubtedly scared Lei Fei.
"Of course I'm doing it right now !" Lei Fei quickly agreed and began infusing his Qi into the Gem.
RUMBLE
RUMBLE
The originally clear sky suddenly darkened again as Mystical Lightning once again shot out from the Heavens Above towards Ling Xuan who was prepared this time.