The Mecha Driver Is a Cultivator

Chapter 52: Chapter 50: Celestial Thunder Body

As the sense of familiarity appeared, Qin Jin had already reacted.

In the Great Wilderness, while researching [One-Sided Annihilation], he often experienced this scene.

When the Thunder Spiritual Power went berserk, he frequently faced a test akin to electric shocks. If not for the Wish Power supporting him, allowing self-healing, he wouldn’t be able to attempt such a thing.

“This is probably one of the difficulties of this combat technique.”

The thought flashed through his mind, and Qin Jin completely immersed himself.

This time, the world inside the Martial Arts Crystal was entirely different.

It was vast and empty, with only an illusionary silhouette, semi-transparent, standing at the center.

After the Divine Intent entered, Qin Jin possessed the silhouette within the crystal. The silhouette started from zero, progressing step by step through the cultivation of the Nine Tribulations True Body.

While personally experiencing this, he continuously received detailed information about this combat technique from a spiritual level.

Nine Tribulations True Body.

Focusing on Life Energy, supplemented by Elemental Power, during cultivation, using Elemental Power to temper oneself and enhance physical strength.

When the physique has enough capacity, it combines with Life Energy. When needed, Life Energy transforms for an explosive increase.

Each elemental incorporation is extremely dangerous, hence it’s called the Nine Tribulations.

Once all nine elements are successfully incorporated, the Martial Arts Family will undergo a transformative upgrade.

The combat technique inscribed within the Martial Arts Crystal, the first element practiced is the Thunder Attribute.

This was clearly inscribed specifically for Qin Jin.

With Divine Intent attached to the silhouette, it’s as if he’s cultivating himself, understanding, and mastering the technique on a spiritual level.

A long time passed.

Qin Jin’s Divine Intent exited the crystal.

He didn’t open his eyes, taking several deep breaths.

“Only strong individuals with extremely high Spiritual Indices can achieve such effects during inscription.”

“This, I suppose, is what Teacher Su referred to as the charm.”

“Teacher Su wasn’t wrong. Even with the help of this crystal, getting started is extremely difficult. After all, just adapting to the explosive power of elemental energy requires ample preparation.”

“However…”

After exhaling a long breath, he put the Martial Arts Crystal back, and with a focused mind, Qin Jin smoothly directed his Spiritual Power, extending into the void, seeking out the Thunder Spiritual Power in the world, connecting and drawing it into himself!

He didn’t use an artificial crystal core.

The exploration just now confirmed for him that the Spiritual Power permeating the Desolate Heaven and Earth was purer than that from any crystal core.

Since arriving in the Great Wilderness, Qin Jin was most familiar with Thunder Attribute Spiritual Power.

As his current Spiritual Power moved, the Thunder Spiritual Power received guidance, gathering from all directions and flooding into Qin Jin’s physique.

The information about the combat technique flashed by, and the Thunder Spiritual Power and Life Energy fused together, surging within his physique. Thunder flashed over Qin Jin’s body, with a painful tingling sensation transmitting all around.

For a regular Martial Arts Family.

It would be hard to concentrate at this moment.

But Qin Jin was already familiar with this.

His physique was sufficient to bear it!

With heightened concentration, according to the combat technique information, Life Energy operated in a special way, gradually resonating with and getting familiar with the Thunder Spiritual Power during the process.

Qin Jin completely immersed himself.

The Sacrificial Spirit Hall was quiet due to the Wish Power restriction.

Only the continuous arcs of electricity around Qin Jin made a sound.

As time passed.

Amidst the silence, Qin Jin opened his eyes.

His gaze turned solemn, spreading Life Energy throughout his physique according to the combat technique information, and in an instant, a part of the Life Energy transformed, activating the Nine Tribulations True Body!

With him at the center, an invisible wave of air surged outward, forming a special membrane made of Life Energy outside his already resilient body.

Continuous arcs of thunder rampaged around him, as if clad in Thunder Armor.

Qin Jin raised his hand, clenched his fist, and under the stimulation of the energy, he sensed his power growing.

“This is the Celestial Thunder Body within the Nine Tribulations True Body.”

“This appearance…”

“What Thunder God Armor.”

Information on the profession panel updated.

[Nine Tribulations True Body: Level 1 (45%)]

“Just mastered, and the progress value is already over half.”

“The past tempering has made the current learning process extraordinarily smooth.”

“I just wonder, in the determination of the profession panel, is it one True Body one level, or is there something else.”

“Perhaps the effect of this Celestial Thunder Body can be stronger, maybe there’s a Second Stage.”

As thoughts raced through his mind, Qin Jin activated another combat technique, Life Energy pulsing and boiling.

It was a modified version of One-Sided Annihilation.

Boom!

In an instant, explosions sounded around Qin Jin’s body.

The Thunder Armor covering him rippled, with thundering howls soaring; the power within grew increasingly explosive, like a volcano nearing eruption, with raging power ready to unleash.

His power, physique, and speed were all enhanced.

After sensing the current state briefly, Qin Jin exited the current state, enveloped by Wish Power for rapid recovery.

“The Second Stage is feasible.”

“However, the side effects are significant.”

He sensed himself, “Only someone like me with healing capability can use it freely.

“This is the state of the Celestial Thunder Body; what about the other True Bodies of the Nine Tribulations?”

The crystal core that Chu Tianyi provided was only of Thunder Attribute.

Apparently…

Even the Spiritualist never expected Qin Jin would master this combat technique so quickly.

The so-called threshold had become merely a routine for Qin Jin during this period.

However, the Martial Arts Crystal contained all information about the Nine Tribulations True Body and combined with his location in the Great Wilderness, where Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power existed, Qin Jin, with renewed interest, immediately pursued understanding of the cultivation methods for the other True Bodies.

…

One week later.

Wilderness Base.

[Echoes of the Heart Abyss] stood at the original spot.

From the top of this enormous mecha, a light curtain extended downward, protecting the base.

Recently, the Mining Star’s rampant thunder had become more intense, making the wilderness survival environment increasingly harsh.

Even ordinary people, who didn’t know about the Star God, could vaguely perceive that the planet was undergoing some changes.

After many young Martial Arts Family members were eliminated, the base felt somewhat desolate.

At this moment.

Qin Jin stood on a high platform inside the base, and by his side were Su Chaotang, Yu Sheng, and others. Their eyes passed through the light curtain, gazing out at the wilderness beyond the base.

There…

The battle had been going on for some time.

Cyan Ridge District — Zhao Xiao.

Deep Valley District — Jiang Panxia.

Of the three people chosen by Qin Jin, one had already been eliminated.

Now, these two were in the final showdown.

The two used the wilderness as their battlefield; the combat area was vast and no longer restricted to a ring duel.

Beside Qin Jin.

Su Chaotang, watching the scene, said solemnly, “Due to the existence of the Star God, besides the five major survival zones and some fixed mining areas, this planet has never been developed at all.”

“To participate in the Star God’s Chosen One, you are destined to fight in the most primitive environment.”

“In such a complex environment, anything can happen. Be mentally prepared.”

Qin Jin nodded slightly.

At this moment…

The outcome of the battle outside had finally emerged.

The two were very closely matched. In a war of attrition, Jiang Panxia, with more resilient spirit, seized the opportunity for the final blow.

The two from outside were brought back by the staff at the base.

After receiving treatment, Jiang Panxia hurried over.

Zhao Xiao, from a distance, glanced at the platform, watching Qin Jin and others with a gaze mixed with reluctance and relief, finally bowing his head, being led away from the base by the staff.

Inside the base, he had gained enough experience, and not becoming the final choice wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.

On the platform.

Qin Jin’s gaze fell on Jiang Panxia, who was ascending the steps.

She was the only woman among the three he chose, eventually standing out.

Her attire was simple and suited for combat, with black short hair; dust clung to her, making her appear a bit disheveled, yet there was a valiant spirit in her brow.

As she approached, Qin Jin looked towards Yu Sheng at his side and said calmly, “Introduce yourself.”

“Okay!”

Yu Sheng nodded seriously, facing the two of them and solemnly said, “I am Yu Sheng, from Xinyang District.”

In front of him.

Jiang Panxia raised her hand to wipe the dirt from her face, speaking crisply, “Jiang Panxia, Newborn Realm, Life Index 27.8, Spiritual Index 22.7.”

After speaking.

The gaze of these two fell upon Qin Jin.

Qin Jin’s voice was steady and slow.

“Qin Jin, Condensation Realm.”