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Chapter 203: Thunder Dragon Stele
A massive stone stele stood suspended in mid-air, surrounded by countless Purple Thunder. Sun Zhe was astonished to discover that a gigantic beast silhouette was prominently engraved on the stele. It had whiskers like a tiger, a tail like a lion, a body length like a snake, scales like a fish, antlers like a deer, and claws like an eagle. Although it was merely a stele, it emanated an unimaginable overwhelming power that filled the entire void.
This room was only a few feet wide, but that was just the space where Sun Zhe stood. In front of him lay not flat ground but the Endless Void, with only the stele standing there. The engravings on the stele faced Sun Zhe directly, allowing him to see the patterns on it with utmost clarity.
"This... is the Thunder Dragon?"
Sun Zhe couldn't help but murmur in astonishment.
The beast silhouette on the stele was indeed that of a gigantic Thunder Dragon, hundreds of feet long. Despite being just a stele, it still radiated an imposing dragon might, and around the Thunder Dragon's pattern swirled countless Purple Lightning, as if they were loyal subjects fiercely guarding their master.
The Thunder Dragon was a type of Ancient Dragon from the Ancient Dragon Clan, said to be a deity that controlled thunder between heaven and earth. It could command countless thunders and was once a dominant force in Ancient Times, far surpassing ordinary beasts in strength.
"Roar..."
As if sensing the formidable might of the Thunder Dragon on the stele, the Beast Souls of two Ancient ferocious beasts within Sun Zhe's arms could not remain calm. They burst forth simultaneously and appeared beside him in an instant, roaring at the Thunder Dragon stele. Their roars shook the ground and even caused the wandering lightning to tremble.
After a long while, the two Beast Souls finally quieted down. Sun Zhe recalled them back into his arms and gazed at the enormous stone stele in the Void, his eyes filled with confusion.
He could imagine that although he could see this stele in this room, others in different rooms likely saw the same stele. Perhaps in the thousands of rooms on this first floor, everyone witnessed the same scene. The essence of understanding within this thunder tower seemed to lie within this stele.
Quietly observing the purple patterns on the stele, Sun Zhe slowly sat down cross-legged. He had already locked the door from inside, so he need not worry about anyone disturbing him. As he continued to gaze at it, his expression began to change; his initial confusion gradually faded away and was replaced by a serious demeanor.
The Void surged with countless Purple Lightning, causing the Thunder Attribute Spiritual Energy within the room to far exceed that of other places. Even as Sun Zhe sat cross-legged there, he was enveloped by this dense spiritual energy. In an instant, a purple cloud formed around him, with Sun Zhe at its center.
Unconsciously absorbing the continuous Thunder Attribute Spiritual Energy, Sun Zhe's spiritual power rapidly increased, but his gaze was firmly fixed on the massive Thunder Dragon monument in the Void. Although the concentration of Thunder Attribute Spiritual Energy here was thick, allowing one day of cultivation to equal a hundred days outside, the true treasure of this Thunder Tower was still the Thunder Dragon monument. How could Sun Zhe forsake the essence for the trivial?
"What exactly is this pattern..."
At first glance, Sun Zhe thought it was a Thunder Dragon pattern, but upon closer inspection, he discovered that there were deeper mysteries within this Thunder Dragon design—an extremely profound intricacy that even Sun Zhe, at his current level, could not comprehend.
However, Sun Zhe did not give up. This opportunity was rare; even if he had to memorize it by rote, he wanted to imprint the Thunder Dragon Pattern deep in his mind. He had a premonition that this Thunder Dragon monument was definitely not an ordinary object; it might even be a treasure from the Ancient Times. Otherwise, the Thunder Temple would not value it so highly.
In his mind, he continuously sketched out lines and patterns, as thin threads slowly appeared in his memory. Although the monument looked simple, it was actually composed of thousands of intricate lines. Most people would be dazzled just by looking at it. Although Sun Zhe was trying to memorize it, he realized that he was merely memorizing without understanding. He had been engraving it in his mind for a long time but still could not grasp the true essence of this pattern.
"Wait, this part is wrong; it should be like this..."
With his eyes fixed on the Thunder Dragon monument in the Void, Sun Zhe's eyes had turned blood red. By now, a whole night had passed since he entered the Thunder Tower. Due to the exceptional attraction of Thunder Body to Thunder Power, his body had been enveloped by the dense Thunder Attribute Spiritual Energy, resembling a Purple Light Cocoon.
Although the Thunder Dragon Pattern was complex, after a whole night of engraving, Sun Zhe had managed to record half of it. Half of the Thunder Dragon Pattern appeared in his mind, and at that moment, he began to feel a subtle change within himself. It seemed as if his entire state of mind had been elevated; many aspects of cultivation that had previously puzzled him now became incredibly simple.
Sun Zhe understood that this was a manifestation of an improved state of mind. Just by sketching half of the Thunder Dragon Pattern, he could elevate his mental state. He had never heard of such a phenomenon before; at least in his view, this was undoubtedly an unprecedented opportunity!
He paid no attention to his physical fatigue; at this moment, he seemed to forget everything—his hatred and grievances, the Nine Continents Mainland, and even himself. His heart was solely focused on the present Thunder Dragon Pattern, continuously sketching out intricate lines until the entire Thunder Dragon Pattern gradually became clearer in his mind.
Time passed slowly second by second; he seemed to have forgotten about the passage of time altogether. He was completely immersed in this mysterious realm, and his understanding gradually deepened as time went on.
At dusk, amidst the desolate Autumn Wind, Yan Ruoyun's figure appeared beside the palace, her lotus-like steps slowly approaching the Thunder Tower.
"Ruoyun greets Hall Master."
Seeing the elderly man standing by the square, Yan Ruoyun softly called out, and the person standing in front of her was none other than Xiang Yuanqiu, the master of the Thunder Temple's East Hall.
Upon hearing Yan Ruoyun's words, Xiang Yuanqiu slowly turned his head, casting a faint glance at her before looking towards the direction of the Thunder Tower. He then spoke slowly,
"When there is no one around, you don't need to call me Hall Master; just call me Uncle."
Xiang Yuanqiu was indeed Yan Ruoyun's uncle, which explained why she dared to speak to him that way during the last Competition. However, their relationship was known to very few.
"It’s better to call you Hall Master inside the temple; after all, this is still within the temple, and I don’t want others to know our relationship." After a slight hesitation, Yan Ruoyun declined Xiang Yuanqiu's suggestion.
"Heh heh, your personality hasn’t changed at all. No wonder your grandfather has no way to deal with you. I won’t force you. What brings you here? Usually, at this time, you’re busy cultivating. According to your progress, you should be close to breaking through to the Realm of Thunder Lord..."
Others only knew that Yan Ruoyun was exceptionally talented with a profound background but were unaware that she was also a cultivation fanatic. Her current strength was not solely due to external assistance but also a result of her own hard work.
"I brought these people here; naturally, I have to take responsibility for them." Yan Ruoyun did not mention her cultivation level and instead looked at the Thunder Light enveloping the Thunder Tower and replied calmly.
Upon hearing Yan Ruoyun's response, Xiang Yuanqiu seemed to understand something and turned back to look at her again. He then sighed gently, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes as he slowly said,
"It seems you are indeed suppressing your own cultivation. Are you afraid that after breaking through, you'll have to return to the Three Houses? When you voluntarily entered the Outer Sect of the temple back then, I understood your thoughts but didn’t expect that after all these years, you still haven’t changed your mind."
Others only know that the Thunder Temple is divided into the Three Houses and Six Halls, and that the Three Houses and Six Halls are equal entities. However, very few people know that the so-called Six Halls are merely the Outer Sect of the Thunder Temple, while the Three Houses are the true core power of the Thunder Temple, hiding a strength far exceeding that of the Outer Sect and Six Halls. This is the real foundation for the Thunder Temple's dominance over the Thunder Continent.
"Alright, I'm done with this... You must be here for that guy named Sun Zhe, right?" Seeing an unhappy expression on Yan Ruoyun's face, Xiang Yuanqiu immediately changed the subject.
"That's right." This time, Yan Ruoyun did not refute; she directly admitted it.
"Heh, it seems you plan to leverage those Loose Cultivators' strength this time. That guy has good qualifications and incredible resilience. If he gets some additional support, his future achievements might not be inferior to those core disciples of various Sects." Remembering the scene of Sun Zhe battling Tulin, a hint of admiration emerged in Xiang Yuanqiu's eyes.
He was not someone with extraordinary talent; he had achieved his current status relying on his tenacious willpower. Of course, having a strong background was also a factor. Therefore, he did not look down on Loose Cultivators like Sun Zhe; instead, he valued Sun Zhe's determination even more than that of the exceptionally talented Tulin.
"Whether he achieves anything in the future has nothing to do with me. I just need him to help me next. Our relationship is merely a transaction. Since you're here, I don't need to worry about anything anymore. I'm leaving now."
With a faint remark, Yan Ruoyun stepped toward the square's exit. In the twilight glow, her long silhouette left behind a lingering fragrance.
Watching Yan Ruoyun slowly walk away, an unusual light flickered in Xiang Yuanqiu's calm eyes. He glanced at the thunder tower standing in the square and let out a slow sigh as he walked toward another side of the palace.
Meanwhile, Sun Zhe inside the thunder tower was unaware of this conversation outside. He remained immersed in his comprehension of the Thunder Dragon stone tablet, and a fragmented Thunder Dragon Pattern gradually became complete...
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