I am the Thunder Emperor in the fight

Inside the Eternal Tower, only Lei Xiao remained.

Opposite him, the ancient figure waved his sleeve, and the surrounding ground instantly changed, eventually transforming into an ancient golden starry sky, within which countless stars twinkled.

A dark golden mist filled the starry sky, mysterious and profound, giving people a sense of immortality, clearly formed from the condensation of the source of immortality.

"Although you have now become the new master of the Eternal Body, you are unable to truly display its power," the aged figure said calmly.

"That's because you are still just a mortal body, so you can't connect with the Eternal Body and therefore can't unleash its power."

The aged figure chuckled, "You're still missing a very important step."

"Which step?" Lei Xiao asked.

"Immortal Body Refinement involves tempering the physical body with the power of immortality to achieve an immortal body. Only in this way can one perfectly merge with the eternally immortal body," the aged figure said casually.

"Then, senior, how should one cultivate this immortal body?" Lei Xiao asked with burning eyes.

The aged figure smiled and said, "It's actually quite simple. To cultivate an immortal body, one naturally needs the power of the immortal origin. A portion of the immortal origin collected over these tens of thousands of years is intended for the new master's body refinement."

"However, the Immortal Body Refinement is almost like rebuilding flesh and blood, which is extremely painful. If one cannot persevere, it will take many years to cultivate it again in the future. Conservatively speaking, it should take about five years."

"However, you don't need to worry too much about the time. Time here was distorted and slowed down by the Immortal Emperor's great power back then, so five years here is only half a year to the outside world."

Upon hearing this, Lei Xiao nodded slightly. Perhaps because he had the backing of his true self and the Zhen Dong Prince's Mansion, Lei Xiao was not too worried about the time issue.

"Then please help me cultivate an immortal body, senior." Lei Xiao then solemnly clasped his hands in a salute to the aged figure and said respectfully.

The aged figure nodded slightly, accepting Lei Xiao's greeting. Then, with a wave of his sleeve, a vast expanse of purple-gold light swept over, eventually forming a purple-gold cauldron.

call.

The ancient, luminous figure opened its mouth, and purple-gold flames roared, enveloping the cauldron. The terrifying temperature distorted even the space itself.

"Enter the cauldron," the aged figure said calmly.

Lei Xiao stared at the crimson cauldron, his brows furrowing involuntarily. The terrifying temperature emanating from it made his skin sting.

One can imagine the immense physical pain one would endure once they delved into it.

However, Lei Xiao, being an avatar of Mo Yu, was not a weak person after all. After calming his mind, he no longer hesitated and moved, transforming into a stream of light and falling into the cauldron.

Chi Chi!

As soon as Lei Xiao fell in, his clothes and hair instantly vanished, leaving his naked body with skin turning crimson and flesh showing signs of melting.

An indescribable burning pain surged wildly, but in Lei Xiao's eyes, there was an unwavering determination. Then, his blood-flowing eyes gradually closed, allowing the terrifying heat to engulf him.

Outside the cauldron, the aged figure watched the flesh within gradually melting and nodded slightly.

The figure was enveloped in purple-gold flames. Upon closer inspection, the flesh and blood of the figure began to slowly melt, leaving only a skeleton sitting quietly in the flames.

The exposed pale bones, under the terrifying purple-gold flames, also faintly showed a pale golden color, and seemed to exude an aura of immortality.

If it weren't for the faint sense of life hidden deep within those bones, anyone would probably think that Lei Xiao had already been burned to ashes.

"good."

There was a hint of praise in the voice of the aged figure.

This person's perseverance and tenacity exceeded his expectations. If it were an ordinary person, they would probably have lost their mind under that boundless pain.

"Next, time will temper the physical body, leading to immortality."

Outside the Wangu Pagoda, in the central square.

The moment Lei Xiao accepted the inheritance, the towering Eternal Pagoda suddenly erupted with a deafening roar!
On the tower, countless ancient runes seemed to come alive, moving and lighting up. A vast, boundless, and eternally indestructible aura, like a primordial beast that had been sleeping for billions of years, suddenly spread from the top of the tower, sweeping across the entire ancient continent and even reaching the distant Great Thousand World!

"The Eternal Body... has been activated!"

"The tower's unusual phenomena are so astonishing; someone must have begun to inherit its legacy!"

"It's Lei Xiao! It must be Lei Xiao! He's the only one left in the Eternal Tower!"

"My God! It really is Lei Xiao! He did it!"

On the plaza, powerful figures from all corners of the world erupted in a clamor, and countless gazes filled with shock, envy, jealousy, and awe were focused on the top of the Eternal Tower.

The area where the Mahagu tribe lived was deathly silent. All the tribesmen had ashen faces and their eyes were filled with disbelief, anger, and resentment.

At this moment, Maha Tian's face was so gloomy it could drip water, and the space around him was constantly distorting and collapsing due to the violent fluctuations of his emotions, emitting a terrifying pressure that made all the Saint-rank Heavenly Sovereigns present feel their hearts tremble.

Maha Shang... The number one prodigy of the Maha Ancient Clan, to whom countless efforts and high hopes were poured, actually lost?
The Maha clan, having schemed for countless years to achieve eternal immortality, has now paved the way for others.

A humiliating disgrace! An overwhelming hatred!

"You brat! How dare you steal my clan's opportunity and ruin my clan leader's good deed!" Maha Tian suddenly stepped forward, unleashing the terrifying aura of a Saint-grade Heavenly Supreme without reservation, sweeping across the square like a tangible storm.

Countless powerful figures were forced to retreat repeatedly by this aura, their faces filled with horror.

Maha Tian’s gaze was like lightning, instantly locking onto the edge of the square, where the Venerable Bao Sheng had been quietly watching the battle!
In Maha Tian’s view, Lei Xiao has a close relationship with the Zhen Dong Wang Mansion, and this Bao Sheng Venerable is obviously his protector. At this moment, he is the best target for venting his anger and a bargaining chip for putting pressure on others!
"Venerable Baosheng! Lei Xiao is a man from your Zhendong Royal Mansion. Today he injured my clan and stole our clan's fortune. Your Zhendong Royal Mansion must give my Maha Ancient Clan an explanation!" Maha Tian's voice was icy cold and contained boundless anger.

Although the Zhen Dong Prince's Mansion is powerful, it involves the immortal body of eternity, and Maha Tian will not back down even a step!
Venerable Baosheng frowned slightly. Facing the overwhelming and terrifying pressure from Maha Tian, ​​he felt immense pressure, but he still stepped forward with neither arrogance nor servility.

His gray robes fluttered without wind, and an aura as profound as the earth and as vast as the starry sky, representing the peak of the early stage of the Saint Rank, rose up. Although it was not as strong as Maha Tian's, it steadily protected his body, and he said in a deep voice.

"Chief Maha Tian, ​​you are mistaken. The Eternal Gathering is a grand event of the world, and the rules have long been clearly stated. The competition within the tower is based on individual ability, and life and death are irrelevant. It is regrettable that nobles are outmatched and have been defeated, but they cannot blame others. Elder Lei Xiao is a guest of my royal court, but he has his own principles, and the royal court has not interfered with his competition within the tower."

"If the clan leader intends to hold my royal family accountable for this, it would be unbecoming of a top-tier ancient clan in the Great Thousand Worlds, and it would also disregard the long-standing rules of the Eternal Society."

Venerable Baosheng's words were reasonable and well-founded, and his voice resounded throughout the square, causing many forces to nod in agreement.

Although the Mahagu clan was powerful, the rules of the Eternal Society were not just for show.

"Clever words and a flattering face!" Maha Tian laughed in fury, his eyes revealing a fierce glint.

"Rules? My Maha Ancient Clan has guarded the immortal bodies for tens of thousands of years. Even if we have not made any great contributions, we have certainly worked hard. How can we allow others to make arbitrary comments!"
That eternally immortal body is not something your Zhen Dong Prince's Mansion is worthy of touching! Since the Zhen Dong Prince's Mansion disregards the rules, then this clan leader will capture you first, and then exchange you for the eternally immortal body!

Before he could finish speaking, Maha Tian had already made his move!

He couldn't be bothered to say anything more and just struck out with his palm!
He actually wants to use Venerable Baosheng as a hostage to blackmail the Zhen Dong Wang Mansion in exchange for the Eternal Immortal Body!
Maha Tian's palm strike, seemingly casual, instantly drained the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, transforming into a gigantic black and white palm that blotted out the sky!

Within the giant palm, it seemed as if countless eons of birth and death, reincarnation and rise and fall, carrying a terrifying will to suppress all ages and obliterate everything, slammed down towards Venerable Baosheng!
This was a furious strike from a Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign, so powerful that it could instantly injure or even kill an ordinary Saint-grade early stage expert!

"Maha-Immeasurable Palm!" someone exclaimed.

Venerable Baosheng's expression changed drastically. He did not expect that Maha Tian would disregard his status and attack without warning, and that he would use a killing move right from the start!
He dared not be negligent in the slightest, and with a roar, he pushed his life's cultivation to its limit!

"Earthly Xuanhuang Armor! Starry Sky Undying Body!"

A bright gray-brown light shone from his body, and a set of heavy armor engraved with the Mountain and River Map instantly covered his entire body. This armor had clearly reached the level of a top-grade immortal artifact.

At the same time, brilliant starlight erupted from his body, merging with the power of the earth to form a giant phantom behind him, with his feet on the earth and his head in the starry sky!

He pushed his defense to its absolute limit, while clenching his fists and drawing upon the pulse of the earth and the power of the stars, transforming them into a condensed, golden-brown pillar of light that fiercely met the black and white giant hand!

"The Mysterious Yellow Star Breaks!"

boom!
A clash between Saint-level beings erupted instantly!

A terrifying energy storm exploded in the center of the square. If it weren't for the ancient restrictions protecting the Eternal Tower and the barrier set up by the powerful members of the Maha Ancient Clan, the aftershocks of this attack alone would have been enough to destroy the surrounding area for tens of thousands of miles!
However, the gap in strength was ultimately too great.

The brownish-yellow beam of light lasted for less than a breath before it shattered inch by inch under the crushing force of the black and white giant hand!
The "Earth Profound Yellow Armor" on the body of Venerable Baosheng emitted a cracking sound due to the unbearable pressure, and the phantom of the star giant behind him collapsed with a roar!
puff!

Venerable Baosheng was struck as if by lightning, spitting out blood and staggering back dozens of steps!

His armor was mostly shattered, his aura was erratic, and his face was pale.

With just one palm strike, the Saintly Venerable, who was at the early stage of the Saintly Realm, was defeated!

"Although we are both Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereigns, my clan leader has already advanced to the mid-stage of Saint-grade. I advise you to be pragmatic. After all, my Maha Ancient Clan only wants to regain the Eternal Immortal Body, not to put you to death." Maha Tian withdrew his palm, looked at the injured Treasure Saint Venerable, and said calmly.

If possible, he did not want to provoke the people of the Zhen Dong Prince's Mansion at the moment. After all, under Mo Yu's leadership, the strength of the Zhen Dong Prince's Mansion over the years was obvious to all, and even the Mohe Ancient Clan was extremely wary of it.

However, given that the matter involves an immortal body, Maha Tian would not back down under any circumstances. Since things have come to this point, the only way to force the Zhen Dong Wang Mansion to back down is to control the hostage, Venerable Bao Sheng.

Upon witnessing the fierce battle between the two sides, countless powerful figures fell silent, terrified by the domineering and powerful nature of Maha Tian.

However, many more powerful figures looked worried. With the strength of Maha Tian and the foundation of the Maha Ancient Clan, they could indeed ignore 99% of the forces in the Great Thousand World, but the Zhen Dong Wang Mansion was definitely not among them!

hum!
Just then, the sky above the entire Eternal Pagoda suddenly darkened without warning!
It wasn't dark clouds obscuring the sun, but a deeper, more vast darkness.

It was as if an invisible hand was blocking out the light of day.

Immediately afterwards, an indescribable, terrifying pressure, like a celestial river pouring down from the heavens or the collapse of the ancient sky, descended with a thunderous roar from beyond the infinitely high void!
This oppressive aura was not directed at any one person, but rather enveloped the entire Eternal City!

Under this oppressive force, Maha Tianna's aura, which had previously dominated the entire arena at the peak of the mid-stage of the Saint rank, suddenly became somewhat insignificant!
All the powerful figures in the square, whether they were Earth Supremes, Heaven Supremes, or even Saint-grade Heaven Supremes, felt a sense of unease.

"This is...?!" Maha Tian's expression changed drastically in an instant. He looked up at the sky with an extremely ugly expression.

At the highest point of the sky, which was shrouded by an invisible force, a point of silver lightning suddenly lit up.

The light was initially faint, yet it seemed to contain the essence of all thunder and the mysteries of chaos in the vast world.

It rapidly expanded and spread, transforming in the blink of an eye into a purple-silver pillar of light that pierced through the heavens and earth!
Within the pillar of light, endless chaotic lightning evolved and perished, and the scene of creation and destruction flowed endlessly. Moreover, an unparalleled majesty that transcended all things, ruled over all heavenly lightning paths, and seemed to be the embodiment of the Great Dao itself spread out!
The beam of light slowly receded, eventually coalescing into a figure in the endless, distant void directly above the Eternal Tower.

The man stood tall and straight, as if he were supporting the backbone of heaven and earth.

He wore a simple purple robe with faint chaotic lightning patterns flowing on it.

His face was unparalleled in handsomeness, yet it carried a calm and dignified air of someone who had seen it all and was in control of the world.

His eyes, in particular, were deep and profound, as if they contained the entire Thunder Prison Star Sea. With each opening and closing of his eyes, it seemed as if the universe was being created and destroyed, and thunder was creating the world.

He just stood there quietly, without making any move or saying anything.

But the entire world revolves around him! It's as if he is the sole ruler of this world!

"Maha Deva".

A calm, indifferent voice, yet seemingly resonating deep within everyone's soul, slowly rose to the occasion.

"You injured my men, and you still want to harm them?"

"Did you ask me?"

The moment the words fell, the supreme pressure that enveloped heaven and earth suddenly condensed, like billions of thunderous mountains, and crashed down on Maha Tian, ​​whose face changed drastically and who was on high alert!
The King of Zhen Dong, Mo Yu, has arrived! (End of Chapter)