Chapter 1174 - 1172: Strengthening the Ten Thousand Lightning Formation

In the blink of an eye, Wang Zhan and the others had already stepped into the Thunder Domain.

Looking around, once they left Ten Thousand Sword City, the lightning in the vicinity seemed to grow eyes, constantly crashing toward Wang Zhan and his companions.

Fortunately, Wang Zhan and the others reacted extremely fast, so this lightning couldn’t pose any threat to them at all.

"Honestly, I don’t need you two to protectors for me. I’ve long since mastered this cultivation technique by heart and can use it with ease. You just need to go back to Ten Thousand Sword City and wait for me. Once I’ve handled everything here properly, I’ll go meet up with you at the first opportunity."

Wang Zhan spoke with a smile, straight to the point.

Even he didn’t know how long he would need to stay within this lightning, so of course he didn’t want the two beside him to waste their time for nothing.

The Hexagonal Golden Snake just shook his head. He chuckled and said, "Kid, you don’t need to worry about the two of us. Just focus on handling your own problems. This lightning can’t threaten us in the least. The two of us will stay here and watch over you—that way our hearts can be a bit more at ease."

The Fire Qilin only nodded, but it was obvious his attitude was surprisingly in complete agreement with the Hexagonal Golden Snake’s.

Wang Zhan’s heart was filled with emotion. Having such friends by his side was truly a stroke of luck.

In the next instant, they saw Wang Zhan already display the Ten Thousand Lightning Formation. With a series of thunderous booms, the Ten Thousand Lightning Formation appeared out of thin air, and Wang Zhan charged straight into the Eye of the Formation. Lightning between heaven and earth surged toward Wang Zhan at high speed, but he showed no intentions of dodging.

Others might fear this lightning, but to him it was excellent nourishment. As long as he could claim all this lightning for himself, he would be able to control true Thunder Power, and the Ten Thousand Lightning Formation would become even more overbearing. That was of tremendous benefit to him.

"The cultivation techniques this kid trains in all look ridiculously strange, and every time he wants to improve, he has to pay a hefty price. Fortunately his willpower is stubbornly strong—otherwise how could he possibly be this formidable now?"

The Hexagonal Golden Snake couldn’t help but sigh.

He was much older than Wang Zhan. Although his own strength was quite terrifying, it had been accumulated over many years, step by step, to reach his current status. Compared to Wang Zhan, there was still a world of difference.

After all, Wang Zhan’s strength was right there for all to see, and it truly exceeded other people’s imagination. On top of that, Wang Zhan’s speed of improvement was demonic, a monster-like existence. By the time Wang Zhan was about the same age as him, he might not even be able to stand against Wang Zhan.

The Fire Qilin didn’t say anything. He simply waited quietly for Wang Zhan to finish his cultivation.

For the next few hours, Wang Zhan kept himself sealed within the Ten Thousand Lightning Formation and never stepped out, while the two of them, the Hexagonal Golden Snake and the Fire Qilin, remained standing off to the side the whole time, all for the sake of stabilizing the situation for Wang Zhan.

As wave after wave of thunderous booms echoed across the sky, Wang Zhan’s body swayed along with them. The force of this lightning wasn’t that strong—at least that was true for Wang Zhan and the others. Their strength was right there for all to see. Even if this lightning crashed onto their bodies, it would hardly affect them.

But the problem now was that this lightning was falling onto Wang Zhan endlessly, and Wang Zhan’s body was not made of steel. How could he possibly withstand all of that?

So Wang Zhan had reached the end of his strength. It probably wouldn’t be long before he abruptly pulled out of the formation.

Just as the Hexagonal Golden Snake and the Fire Qilin were preparing to receive Wang Zhan, they saw Lin Zun suddenly rush over from the side. His gaze landed on Wang Zhan, and then he Xu Xu said, "This kid is really the one who surpasses his elders. Obviously it was me who taught him this cultivation technique, yet his mastery of it has already far surpassed mine. And in such a short time, he’s figured out how to use lightning to temper his formation techniques—truly admirable."

"Didn’t expect we’d meet again so soon?"

"Looks like we really are fated."

The Fire Qilin chimed in directly.

Lin Zun just rolled his eyes at the Fire Qilin before speaking irritably, "You’re still in the Thunder Domain. No matter where you go, you can’t escape my line of sight. So isn’t what you just said a load of crap?"

"If I hadn’t sensed an abnormal fluctuation over here, how could I have rushed here at the first moment?"

The Fire Qilin had only wanted to lighten the mood, but after hearing that, an awkward look flashed across his face. Still, he didn’t dare say much more. If he angered Lin Zun, and Lin Zun really decided to knock him around, that would be a huge loss.

Lin Zun didn’t bother with the Fire Qilin anymore. His gaze fell once again on Wang Zhan, clearly waiting for the moment Wang Zhan walked out of the formation. He wanted to see just how much Wang Zhan had strengthened his formation.

If not for his overall strength being greater than Wang Zhan’s, then when it came to formation techniques alone, he might not even be able to beat Wang Zhan. Yet there was no trace of jealousy or resentment in Lin Zun’s eyes. Perhaps this was precisely where Wang Zhan’s Talent lay.

Everyone had their own unique Talent, and it wasn’t something you could envy your way into.

Since he didn’t possess this kind of Talent, then he would simply have to put in even more effort.

All of a sudden, they saw Wang Zhan shoot out of the formation at high speed. Luckily he was fast enough—otherwise those bolts of lightning would have struck his body, and how could he have reappeared in front of everyone so easily?

As he left the Ten Thousand Lightning Formation, the formation itself suddenly exploded with a deafening boom, instantly stirring up ripples of energy!

Fortunately everyone reacted quickly and protected themselves at the first moment. The entire region was shrouded in an energy vortex—this was the shockwave created by the Ten Thousand Lightning Formation Wang Zhan had just displayed!

The Hexagonal Golden Snake shook his head and sighed, "Didn’t expect this formation to have become so powerful. Even I can’t easily withstand it. If he strengthens his formation a bit more, I’m sure it won’t be long before even I won’t be a match for Wang Zhan."

The Fire Qilin beside him nodded as well, but didn’t say much.

He already wasn’t Wang Zhan’s match, so naturally he had no say in the matter.

Lin Zun ignored the two of them and quickly rushed to Wang Zhan’s side, like an old rascal. Then he hurriedly said, "Didn’t expect you to be able to draw inferences so quickly, and even know how to use lightning to temper your formation techniques. Judging from the shockwave you just produced, the refinement of your formation has already far surpassed mine."

Wang Zhan was very modest. Although he understood this himself, he still said, "I still have to thank you properly. Without your help, how could I have mastered the Ten Thousand Lightning Formation? And my body wouldn’t have recovered this fast either. All of this is because of you—thank you, sir."

Lin Zun waved his hand at him and continued, "Alright, there’s no need for such courtesy between us. I believe I’ll definitely see you in the highest planes in the future. Before, I might not have fully believed in your strength, but now it’s right in front of my eyes. Your Talent far exceeds my imagination. I’d wager that even those mighty experts on the Star War Battlefield, their Talent might not be as high as yours!"

"This is your innate advantage. And I can see that you’re not the type to get smug. Even if your strength improves greatly, you’ll definitely keep on pushing yourself further, all to surpass your former self."

These words hit Wang Zhan right in the heart.

Because Wang Zhan was indeed like this. He never compared himself to those around him; he compared himself to who he had been before. Only by constantly surpassing himself could his strength keep rising. This had always been his creed.

"Alright, I won’t keep wasting words with you. Since I’ve already witnessed a miracle, it’s time I go create a miracle of my own. You’ve given me some inspiration. You all should continue on your way—if fate allows, we’ll meet again."

Though Wang Zhan felt a bit reluctant, he still nodded.

In a flash, Wang Zhan and the others parted ways, and Lin Zun vanished from everyone’s line of sight.

The Fire Qilin shook his head and sighed, "Lin Zun’s strength is far beyond our imagination. If we could keep someone like that by our side, it would be a huge boon for us. Unfortunately, Lin Zun doesn’t seem willing to return to the Sky Pavilion with us. That’s a real pity for us..."

Wang Zhan didn’t say much. Since Lin Zun had already made up his mind, he couldn’t force him.

"Alright, let’s head to the Sky Pavilion now."

"Everyone in the Sky Pavilion cares a great deal about you. You’ve been missing all this time—by now the Sky Pavilion has probably already exploded. I’m even worried the Sword Spirit won’t be able to keep them under control."

The Hexagonal Golden Snake spoke up directly.

He hadn’t been in the Sky Pavilion for very long, but he understood the people Inside Tian Pavilion very well. They were utterly devoted to Wang Zhan and treated him as their one and only faith. Even with the Sword Spirit’s strength there for all to see, they still might do some extreme things.

Wang Zhan didn’t hesitate. He nodded and shot off at high speed toward the direction of the Sky Pavilion.

At the same time, Inside Tian Pavilion.

Everything was just as the Hexagonal Golden Snake had predicted. The Great Hall was already packed with people, and every gaze was fixed on the Sword Spirit.

"When exactly will Mr. Wang return?"

"What on earth happened to the Pavilion Master?"

"He hasn’t really run into an accident, has he?"