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However, just when Luke thought he was about to win, dark clouds suddenly gathered in the sky, rolling and flashing with lightning and thunder.
The old celestial master smiled faintly, his hands forming a mudra as he chanted incantations, as if summoning the will of heaven and earth.
"Heavenly thunder, fall!"
With the old master's command, a thick bolt of lightning tore through the sky, like an angry dragon descending from the heavens, carrying boundless majesty and power, and struck straight at Luke.
The immense power of heaven and earth contained within the lightning instantly made Luke's expression turn solemn. He sensed an unprecedented crisis; this power was one that even he could not directly contend with.
This is the true Five Thunder Orthodox Method, which cannot be compared to the simple Yang Five Thunder or Yin Five Thunder, nor can it be achieved by combining Yin and Yang Thunder Methods. It is the true power of heaven and earth, using one's own cultivation to control the lightning in nature for one's own use.
Luke tried his best to dodge the lightning bolt, but it seemed to have eyes and was locked onto him.
Finally, lightning struck Luke hard, instantly engulfing him in a blinding light.
The world seemed to stand still at that moment, leaving only the booming sound of the thunder echoing through the empty valley.
"puff!"
Having been tempered and integrated across multiple worlds, Luke's current body is beyond the reach of ordinary people; it can be described as a celestial body. Heavenly lightning cannot have a significant impact on his body, but it does have a great impact on his appearance.
Luke's hair wasn't long, but after being struck by lightning, it turned into an afro. He opened his mouth and exhaled a puff of black smoke.
"Old Celestial Master, this isn't fair! You can just chop me up if you want, but why are you aiming so hard at my face? I need to see my girlfriend!"
Just as the old master was about to make a joke, he saw Luke make his move. With lightning speed, Luke rushed in front of him and delivered an elbow strike straight at his chest.
Luke's attack was like a shooting star in the dark night, sudden and swift, without any warning.
His elbow seemed to gather the power of stars, gleaming with a cold light, aiming straight for the old master's vital chest.
In that instant, even the brilliance of the Golden Light Mantra dimmed, as if even the laws of heaven and earth had to yield to this absolute power.
"Bang!"
With a loud bang, Luke's elbow strike shattered the golden light on the old master's chest, like a boulder smashing thin ice, without any hindrance.
Golden light scattered everywhere, and the fragments drew dazzling trails in the air, but they could never be put back together.
The old celestial master's figure was actually knocked away by this tremendous force, like a kite with a broken string, tracing a long arc before finally embedding heavily into the distant stone wall with a "bang," sending up a spray of rubble.
Cracks spread across the stone wall like a net, bearing witness to the weight and terror of this blow.
"You little rascal, you dare to ambush an old man like me? You really have no martial ethics."
The old master broke free from the stone wall, squinting as he sized up Luke, seemingly pondering where to begin.
Luke said calmly, "Old Master, that's not right. We can talk, but we never said we'd stop. Who (Li Hao) said we can't talk while fighting?"
The old master's lips twitched, and he chose not to speak but instead took action.
The old Celestial Master's figure flickered and transformed into a golden light, shooting straight into the sky, as if merging with the rolling dark clouds in the sky.
In an instant, thunder roared and lightning flashed in the dark clouds, as if the heavens were enraged and wanted to wipe out this mortal world in one fell swoop.
"The Five Thunder Orthodox Method, Golden Light Attracts Thunder!"
The old Celestial Master murmured, and as his words fell, countless thunder dragons seemed to surge within the dark clouds, eventually converging into an extremely thick bolt of lightning that coiled around the old Celestial Master, complementing the Golden Light Mantra.
The lightning contained destructive power, but it was tamed by the Golden Light Mantra and transformed into the sharpest weapon in the Old Celestial Master's hands.
This is something that only Zhang Zhiwei, let alone the current Celestial Master's Mansion, could accomplish among all the Celestial Masters throughout history.
Chapter 94: One Man's Story: A Man Must Be Strong, Tall, and Tough
The Golden Light Mantra and Thunder Magic are closely related. Only when the Golden Light Mantra is cultivated to a certain level can one transform golden light into thunder magic.
Xuanzong of heaven and earth, the root of all things.
Through countless eons of cultivation, I will prove my supernatural powers.
Within and outside the Three Realms, only the Tao is supreme.
My body is bathed in golden light, which illuminates me.
It cannot be seen or heard.
It encompasses heaven and earth, and nurtures all living beings.
If you recite this mantra ten thousand times, your body will be filled with light.
Guardians of the Three Realms, Welcoming Officials of the Five Emperors.
All gods pay homage, and thunder is commanded.
Ghosts and demons lost their courage, and spirits and monsters vanished.
Within lies thunder, and the Thunder God remains anonymous.
With penetrating wisdom and insight, the five vital energies surge forth.
Golden light appeared swiftly, covering and protecting the true person.
So be it!
It can be seen from the incantation of the Golden Light Mantra that the Five Thunder Orthodox Method was originally an extension of the Golden Light Mantra.
All gods pay homage and command thunder, but among all the Celestial Masters throughout history, only the Ancestral Celestial Master and a few others have been able to command thunder and the Golden Light Mantra at the same time. The Old Celestial Master Zhang Zhiwei was one of them.
Seeing this, Luke's eyes turned serious, but he showed no intention of backing down. He took a deep breath, and all his muscles tensed up again, as if he wanted to absorb the power of the lightning into his body to resist it.
"bring it on!"
Luke roared and charged forward into the torrent of lightning and golden light.
His body seemed to transform into an immortal fortress at that moment, standing firm despite the bombardment of lightning and the slashing of golden light.
Lightning struck him, sending sparks flying, but it failed to leave a single mark.
Beneath Luke's skin, a mysterious power seemed to be surging, dissolving the lightning power one by one and transforming it into a part of his own cultivation.
Although the Golden Light Spell's strikes were incredibly sharp, they were still unable to penetrate Luke's powerful body.
Each collision was like the clash of metal and stone, producing a deafening sound.
"Are you still human?"
Even the old master couldn't help but complain, because Luke's body was just too tough.
Even when the lightning of the Five Thunderbolts Technique struck the opponent, it only made the opponent's movements stiffen for a moment. His own golden light could not break through the opponent's defense at all, and his own hand was even numb from the shock.
Luke raised an eyebrow smugly and said, "That's right, a man should be strong, tall, and hard. Nobody wants a weak man."
The old master laughed and scolded, "You little rascal, how dare you tell such dirty jokes in front of me."
Don't let his age fool you, the old master is incredibly stylish. He's a pro at using smartphones and spends his free time watching videos and playing games.
After exchanging blows for several more rounds, the world seemed to be torn apart by their battle. Lightning and golden light intertwined to form an impenetrable net, and wherever it passed, rocks crumbled and trees turned to dust.
Each exchange of blows was accompanied by the sound of air exploding, as if even space itself was being distorted by the power of the two.
Luke's powerful punch, carrying the force of a thunderbolt, slammed towards the Old Master. The Old Master dodged it with a quick movement, but the force of the punch left a deep crack in the ground, as if it were the earth's lament.
The old master's counterattack was even more earth-shattering. The Golden Light Spell transformed into an invisible giant blade and slashed at Luke. Although Luke withstood it with his bare body, the air was split in two wherever the golden light passed, leaving a clear crack.
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and helplessness in each other's eyes.
If this continues, the entire hilltop will be razed to the ground.
So, they tacitly chose to stop. Luke rubbed his numb fist, and the old master also withdrew his golden light spell. The two exchanged a smile, both marveling at each other's power. The destructive force of this battle was simply too great; repairing it would be expensive.
Although Luke donated 50 million, if the fighting breaks out again, 50 million won't be enough to stop it.
"That's it!"
The old master waved his hand, glanced at the mess around him, and his mouth twitched. This was all money!
Luke had a good fight, and although neither side used their full strength, it was still quite an achievement.
At this point, Luke was probably certain that if he went all out, the old Celestial Master probably wouldn't be able to beat him. Of course, the mysterious Celestial Master's Degree was still an uncertain factor. After all, Taoist things were mysterious and unpredictable, and who knew what was hidden in the Celestial Master's Degree?
"Old Master, how about I donate some more?"
Looking at the mess around him, Luke scratched his head and said somewhat embarrassedly.
Since the money came from Wangjiakeng, I don't feel bad spending it at all.
The old master waved his hand and said, "No need. Alas, Longhu Mountain was struck by a natural disaster, with lightning and thunder, plus an unknown earthquake. Let the Tourism Bureau and the Taoist Association take care of the repairs. It won't cost much."
Good heavens, the old master is really good at lying through his teeth. Is this some kind of traditional skill of Longhu Mountain?
However, Luke wisely refrained from saying anything. Clearly, this wasn't the first time the old master had done something like this. Given his personality, he wouldn't ask for an exorbitant amount, and the government wouldn't mind either, always turning a blind eye.
The Celestial Master's influence is not limited to the world of supernatural beings; he also has many connections in the mortal world. After all, he is the leader of Taoism and a highly prestigious religious leader.
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Feng Shayan had just returned from Feng Xingtong's ward when she heard a deafening roar coming from the back of Longhu Mountain. The powerful aura was terrifying even from a distance. It was so powerful that even though Feng Shayan wanted to take a look, she was so intimidated that she couldn't move an inch. This was an instinct etched deep in her genes.
After the terrifying aura dissipated, Feng Shayan collapsed to the ground, drenched in sweat, a few strands of white hair sticking to her forehead from the perspiration.
Feng Shayan was still in shock. Looking out the window at the back of Longhu Mountain, her heart was pounding.
Could that sudden flash of lightning and thunder just now have been the Five Thunder Orthodox Method of the Celestial Master's Mansion?
Can the Five Thunder Orthodox Method truly achieve this level of skill?
Could it be that the Celestial Master himself took action?
Feng Shayan had regained her mobility and opened the door, preparing to explore the back mountain. However, as soon as she opened the door, she saw a familiar figure appear in front of her.
After all, this figure had been making love to him last night, how could he not be familiar with him?
Just as Feng Shayan was about to speak, the person blocked her words, grabbed her vital points, and she immediately felt her bones soften and her muscles go weak.
Chapter 95: One Person's Story: Three Hours? The Twitching Wind and Swallow
After Luke left, the old master remained in the same spot on the back mountain of Longhu Mountain, because there were still some things he needed to handle.
Before long, Lu Jin, Lü Ci, and Feng Zhenghao arrived one after another.
"Old Celestial Master, what's going on here?"
Seeing the mess in front of them, the three were naturally shocked. In the end, Lu Jin spoke up and asked, since he was the most familiar with the Old Master!