Gou in the world of comprehension

Chapter 1477 Ancient Forbidden Lightning Technique
Currently, during a major war, only a few Nascent Soul Realm experts remain in the entire "Guangfa Dao Sect" as their lifespans are nearing their end.

For this reason, Su Fan stayed on the top floor of the Dharma Hall for more than ten days without anyone coming to disturb him.

He simply collected a batch of ancient books and jade slips related to the Thunder Dao lineage, and devoted himself to studying and pondering them in a refined room on the top floor of the Hall of Buddhist Scriptures.

At this moment, he was holding a jade slip and placing it on his forehead.

This is a classic text called "Inner Landscape Five Thunder Heavenly Gang General Technique", which is essentially just a basic thunder-based cultivation method.

Unfortunately, Su Fan's understanding of the Dao of Thunder is too shallow. His immediate priority is to brush up on the basic knowledge of the Dao of Thunder.

It wasn't until he had studied the entire cultivation technique that he truly understood that becoming a Thunder Path cultivator was by no means an easy task.

The extremely strict entry requirements of the Thunder Path alone have already kept the vast majority of people out.

Therefore, even though every super immortal sect retains the thunder-based lineage, the number of thunder-based cultivators within the sect remains scarce.

It has to be said that this tradition is extremely dependent on talent.

More importantly, the Thunder Dao lineage not only relies on talent, but also on a cultivation treasure land that can contain the thunder of heaven and earth.

This is even more difficult than ascending to heaven. In this world of cultivation, there are very few cultivation treasure lands that contain the thunder and lightning of heaven and earth.

This is why, despite the formidable strength of Thunder Path cultivators, disciples who specialize in Thunder Path are extremely rare in the major immortal sects.

Take the "Guangfa Dao Sect" for example. There are clearly two kinds of Thunder Dao inheritances in the sect's secret hall, but now there is not a single disciple who mainly cultivates Thunder Dao.

There are disciples in the sect who cultivate the Thunder Dao, but most of them only use it as a supplementary cultivation method.

Su Fan guessed that the situation in other super immortal sects should be similar, with very few disciples who purely cultivated the Dao of Thunder.

After a while, he removed the jade slip from his forehead and closed his eyes to ponder for a moment.

After these days of intensive study, Su Fan has basically grasped the essence of the Thunder Dao lineage.

The extremely demanding requirements of the Thunder Dao lineage were not a problem for him at all.

As for cultivation treasures containing the thunder and lightning of heaven and earth, that goes without saying.

It can be said that Su Fan's body is a treasure trove of lightning-based cultivation containing endless power.

Even without deliberately cultivating lightning-based techniques, Su Fan can easily unleash various high-level lightning-based spells.

Su Fan slowly opened his eyes, carefully put away the jade slip containing the "Inner Realm Five Thunder Heavenly Gang General Technique," and then picked up another ancient book to read.

He had been on the top floor of the Dharma Hall for more than ten days, and had looked through countless ancient books on the Thunder Daoist tradition, but he still couldn't find any content related to the "Evil-Suppressing Thunder Seal".

He also consulted with Lao Long Li Gao, Xie Fo Lao Wang, and others, but their understanding of the "Evil-Suppressing Thunder Seal" was only superficial.

Old Dragon Li Gao had only heard a mention of it from his elders before, and he didn't know much about the specific details. He only knew that the "Evil-Suppressing Thunder Seal" was not something that should exist in this realm.

Thinking of this, Su Fan stood up from the study and put the ancient books on thunder and jade slips back in their original places.

As soon as he came down from the top floor of the Buddhist Hall, he saw Jiang Changting sitting cross-legged downstairs.

Upon learning that Su Fan had returned to the sect, Jiang Changting immediately rushed to the Hall of Dharma Storage, but he was unable to enter the top floor and could only wait downstairs.

After all, the family's patriarch, Hongling, had already issued a decree, so how could he dare to disobey?

Seeing Su Fan come down from upstairs, Jiang Changting quickly stood up from the ground and bowed deeply in respect.

"Disciple pays respects to Grandmaster Uncle..."

Now that Su Fan is a powerful figure in the sect at the Integration Realm, Jiang Changting's address has changed, and his attitude has become increasingly respectful.

What alarmed him even more was that when he saw this newly promoted Nascent Soul Realm expert from the sect again, he felt an extremely chilling aura emanating from him.

The overwhelming sense of oppression made it difficult for him to even breathe.

Su Fan was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and waved his hand, indicating that the other party did not need to be so polite.

"You're not going to wait here forever, are you...?"

Seeing Jiang Changting nod, he asked again, "Is there something important you need me for...?"

"Grandmaster Hongling has issued a decree, saying that as soon as you return to the sect, you must contact her immediately..."

Upon hearing this, Su Fan quickly took out a communication array plate from his storage ring and gave a wry smile.

"I've been in seclusion on the top floor of the Dharma Hall for the past few days, and I've put the communication array plate into my storage ring, but I haven't received any messages..."

After saying that, he told Jiang Changting, "Go ahead and get busy..."

After seeing Jiang Changting off, Su Fan picked up the communication array plate and found that his Martial Aunt Hongling had sent dozens of messages.

"Uncle-Master, I've been in seclusion recently, and the communication array has been kept in my storage ring..."

A moment later, Martial Aunt Hongling replied with a message, her words filled with anger.

"You took so long to reply, you're really something..."

"I've been in seclusion, just trying not to be distracted. Please don't mind, Uncle-Master..."

Su Fan's reasoning was sufficient: cultivators should prioritize their cultivation and naturally wouldn't be disturbed by external things when they were in seclusion.

"It wasn't me looking for you, it was the sect leader who asked me to inquire about your whereabouts, so that you have time to return to the front lines..."

"Has there been any change in the battle situation between the two sides...?"

"What other changes could there be in the battle? It's been going on for so long, it's just a stalemate. This time, the sect wants to convene all Nascent Soul cultivators for a meeting..."

The battle situation hasn't changed. Why are you asking me for anything? I'm not going.

"Uncle-Master, please tell the Sect Master that I am currently in seclusion and will not participate in the meeting."

"Alright, I'll talk to the sect leader for you. But last time you left without a word, without even saying goodbye..."

This woman is pulling this stunt again. We're just casual buddies, but she's making it sound like we're in love.

"Uncle-Master, there's nothing I can do; sometimes you just have a sudden insight while cultivating..."

"Alright, I'll let you know when you get back..."

Seeing that Su Fan had said that, Martial Aunt Hong Ling couldn't say anything more.

After all, every cultivator has encountered this situation: a sudden flash of inspiration during cultivation, and anyone would immediately go into seclusion to comprehend the Dao.

Su Fan chatted with his Martial Aunt Hong Ling for a few more minutes, then threw the communication array plate into his storage ring.

He then left the Dharma Hall and headed straight for the grotto in the sect's secret hall.

As a living fossil of the "Guangfa Dao Sect", the Hongshang Divine Venerable has the best eyesight and knowledge in the sect. Su Fan plans to ask this old man for advice.

Arriving at the entrance of the secret grotto, Su Fan called out, "Grandpa, I've come to see you..."

"come in……"

Only after hearing the voice of the God of Hongshang did he step into the cave.

In the dim cave, the God of Hongshang sat cross-legged on a stone platform.

"You've been back at the mountain gate for over ten days, and you only remembered to come see me today..." the old man teased.

Su Fan chuckled, took out a few dishes of braised side dishes from his storage ring, and then took out two jars of spirit wine. After breaking the mud seal, he poured a bowl for the old man.

"I went into seclusion at the Dharma Hall for more than ten days, and I came straight here as soon as I came out..."

Hongshang Divine Venerable chuckled, picked up his wine bowl, and was about to drink when his eyes suddenly narrowed as he glanced at Su Fan. "When did you start cultivating the Path of Thunder, kid...?"

Su Fan chuckled again: "I recently had a chance encounter, so I tried to get involved..."

Upon hearing this, the Divine Venerable Hongshang's expression turned solemn, and he shook his head.

"No, this isn't just a simple stroke of luck. Could it be that you inherently possess a talent for the Dao of Thunder..."

As expected, he couldn't hide it from the old man, but Su Fan didn't want to explain too much and just nodded vaguely.

Hongshang God Venerable did not press the matter further, as digging into the details is a major taboo for cultivators.

He picked up the wine bowl and took a big gulp, praising, "You've got some good taste, kid. This spirit wine is quite good today..."

After chatting for a while, Su Fan steered the conversation toward the "Evil-Suppressing Thunder Seal" and asked the old man for advice on related matters.

Unfortunately, even the God of Hongshang knew nothing about this, and had never even heard of it.

Just when Su Fan thought his trip was going to be in vain, Hong Shang God Venerable took a sip of spiritual wine and suddenly took out a jade slip from his storage ring.

"This is a fragmented lightning-based Daoist technique that I obtained by chance some time ago. It is said to originate from a forbidden lightning technique from ancient times..."

At this point, he gave a self-deprecating laugh.

"Anyway, I don't have any talent for the Thunder Dao, so I'm useless to you. I might as well give it to you, kid..."

Upon hearing this, Su Fan hesitated to immediately accept the jade slip.

"Grandpa, this is too valuable, I can't accept it..."

"Just take it. You have a talent for thunder, so giving it to you isn't a waste of its potential..."

Seeing the old man's resolute attitude, Su Fan accepted the jade slip and solemnly said, "Old man, if you ever need my help in the future, I will do my utmost..."

In truth, Su Fan knew perfectly well that the old man would never give him such a precious thing just because he liked him.

How could an old monster who has lived for tens of thousands of years do things without a purpose?

Especially for people like them who are nearing their end, they no longer act based on mere goodwill.

So Su Fan simply spoke frankly, which could be considered as giving Hong Shang God Venerable a way out, allowing him to reasonably state his demands.

The Divine Venerable Hongshang sighed, "I don't have many years left to live, and none of my descendants are capable of handling things. I only hope that after I die, when it's convenient for you, you can lend them a hand..."

Su Fan instantly understood that the old man was entrusting his son to someone else.

He even guessed that the old man might have said these words to many people.

Hongshang Divine Venerable's insight and vision are unmatched within the sect. Perhaps he had already begun to have designs on Su Fan from the very first time he saw him.

"Okay, I agree to this..."

As long as I remain in this realm, I will definitely lend a hand if I can.

But if I leave in the future, then there's nothing I can do.

His intuition told him that he would inevitably leave the Spirit Profound Realm in a few years.

Seeing that Su Fan had agreed, Hong Shang God Venerable's mood improved considerably.

The two drank until evening before Su Fan got up to say goodbye and leave.

After leaving the secret palace cave, Su Fan returned directly to his cave at the mountain gate and stepped into his personal secret realm in a flash.

At this moment, the secret realm was filled with spiritual energy. He walked straight to the pool next to the thatched hut, sat down cross-legged, and unconsciously turned his gaze to the small courtyard not far away.

At this moment, Li Chongxiu was leading several young maids, bustling about in front of the stove in the courtyard. The wisps of smoke and the subtle movements added a touch of human warmth to the secret realm.

"Xiuer, I'm going into seclusion for the next few days. Don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary..."

Su Fan's voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly into the courtyard.

Upon hearing this, Li Chongxiu knew that his master wanted to concentrate on his cultivation and did not want to be disturbed.

She quickly stopped what she was doing, and told the maids to quietly leave the courtyard, carefully closing the gate behind them.

Seeing that the courtyard had completely returned to peace and quiet, Su Fan took out the jade slip given to him by the God of Hongshang from his storage ring.

He ran his fingertips along the ancient patterns on the surface of the jade slip, then raised his hand and placed it on his forehead.

His divine sense slowly seeped into the jade slip, and a profound aura originating from ancient times instantly spread out. He held his breath and focused his mind, carefully sorting through the information recorded within.

After an unknown amount of time, Su Fan slowly removed the jade slip.

When he opened his eyes, he took a deep breath with noticeable heaves, and his eyes couldn't hide a trace of excitement.

It must be said that the jade slip given by the God of Hongshang was truly extraordinary.

It contained records of several ancient thunder-based Taoist techniques.

Although it is an incomplete piece, missing most of its content, the jade slip still fully preserves the core principles of two lightning-based Dao techniques.

However, the contents of these two lightning-based Dao techniques were extremely obscure.

Even though Su Fan had crammed a lot of basic knowledge about thunder magic these past few days, he was still completely confused when he sorted through the contents of the jade slip just now, and he couldn't even fully understand the most basic framework of the spells.

But instead of being disappointed, he became even more excited, and his heart couldn't help but beat faster.

You should know that in the past few days, he has observed and learned a lot of high-level lightning-type Dao techniques that only cultivators at the Integration Realm can practice in the sect's Dharma Hall.

Whether it's the vitality of "Yi Wood Thunder" enveloping the thunder, the cold erosion of "Gui Water Thunder," the power to ward off evil of "Exorcising Evil Thunder," or the binding power of "Thunder Chains," all these are related to the power of thunder.

He only needs to glance at it a few times to instantly grasp its essence, and he can even unleash it with a wave of his hand, as if those spells were engraved in his blood.

However, the two lightning-based Dao techniques in the jade slip in front of him posed a challenge for him.

He pondered it for a long time, but he still couldn't fully understand even the key words, let alone grasp the principles of the spell.

This precisely demonstrates that these two forbidden lightning techniques passed down from ancient times must possess power far exceeding that of ordinary high-level lightning spells, and are by no means comparable to the ordinary lightning spells of the Hidden Law Hall.

He picked up the jade slip again and ran his fingertips over the runes on it.

The two complete lightning-based Dao techniques in the jade slip are "Taixiao Transformation Chaos Divine Lightning" and "Taiyi Soul-Shattering Extreme Life Heaven-Shaking Tribulation Lightning".

These two names alone exude a powerful and awe-inspiring aura.

Compared to the spell names like "Yi Wood Thunder" in the sect's Dharma Hall, these are not only more sophisticated, but also carry a sense of majesty and mystery from ancient times.

Since he couldn't understand it for the time being, Su Fan simply stopped trying to figure it out.

He returned to the top floor of the sect's library once again. This time, instead of selecting specific ancient books, he collected all the ancient books and jade slips related to the Dao of Thunder.

From the basic interpretation of thunder runes to the cultivation insights of ancient thunder cultivators, and even the incomplete annotations of thunder techniques, everything was stored in the storage ring before returning to the personal secret realm.

Back at the pool, Su Fan spread out the ancient books and jade slips he had collected in front of him. Sunlight streamed through the sky above the secret realm, making the ancient characters on the pages seem to come alive.

He sat down cross-legged again, picked up an ancient book containing ancient thunder magic terminology, and began to pave the way for understanding the two ancient forbidden techniques by starting with the most basic vocabulary.

In the days that followed, Su Fan went into complete seclusion.

There was no further movement in the portable secret realm, except for the figure sitting quietly by the pool.

Su Fan would sometimes peruse ancient books, and sometimes close his eyes to ponder, his divine sense repeatedly shuttling between knowledge of thunder and the threads of ancient forbidden techniques.

(End of this chapter)