Starting as dockworkers, they swept through Chongqing.

"I have a method I can use."

Xilun looked around at the surrounding mine walls.

Thunder lizards inhabited the vicinity of several exposed ore rocks.

"If you don't need it, you can sell the ore you find to me."

"This thing is powerful, but it's very difficult to develop."

Lancelot casually pulled three gray-black minerals from his pouch.

"Our family has measured it; it's probably only worth about fifty pounds a piece."

Xilun stared at the three pieces of ore and remained silent for a moment.

He bought one for three hundred pounds at the camp and thought he had gotten a bargain.

"What's wrong?"

"fine."

Xilun reached out and took the ore.

"I'll take them all."

Lancelot casually tossed the ore to him.

"These are the few pieces we have. Consider it a return gift for the extra 10% of the black crystals you've given us."

Thank you.

Xilun didn't stand on ceremony.

The three pieces of ore were absorbed by Lei Ying one after another.

Pale golden lightning gradually covered its wings, and the eagle's shadow expanded from two or three feet to nearly five feet, its eyes also becoming sharper.

A fierce aura slowly emanated from Lei Ling.

Xilun raised his hand.

The Thunder Eagle landed on the Thunder Spear, folded its wings, and swiftly merged its body into the spear tip.

A wisp of dazzling gold appeared in the originally bluish-white lightning.

He casually thrust out a spear.

A deep hole suddenly appeared in the rock wall a few feet ahead. There were no cracks on the edge of the hole, only charred black from being burned by lightning.

The power is more concentrated.

The speed has also increased by about 10%.

Xilun nodded slightly.

The improvement isn't exaggerated, but it's enough to take the Azure Thunder Spear Technique to the next level.

A piercing screech suddenly erupted from the mountaintop.

A rich purple light pierced through the gray fog, illuminating half of the mountainside.

The Beast King noticed them.

Xiren and Lancelot exchanged a glance and simultaneously sped up.

After crossing the last steep slope, the view suddenly opened up before us.

In the center of the mountaintop is a sunken mine pit.

""

A purple lizard, nearly three zhang long, was coiled deep in the mine. Its limbs were thick and its scales were like layers of amethyst. Seven curved bony horns grew from its back.

A perfectly round black crystal was embedded in its chest and abdomen.

Perfect black crystal.

Behind the monitor lizard, five purple herbs grew out of the rock crevice.

The grass leaves are long and narrow, each leaf has natural lightning patterns, and tiny electric arcs constantly jump around the rootstock.

Surprise appeared in Lancelot's eyes.

"These herbs weren't in the intelligence."

"Purple Thunder Bone Tempering Grass".

Xilun recognized the item at a glance.

The main material for the lightning-based basic tempering process, with a flawless golden body.

With the Crimson Sun Spirit Grass he had previously obtained, he now possessed two types of tempering herbs: fire and lightning.

The value of this gathering point is higher than expected.

Lancelot glanced at him sideways.

"Do you know him?"

I've heard a little about it.

The conversation between the two thoroughly enraged the purple monitor lizard.

It raised its head, and all seven of its bony horns lit up at the same time.

Boom!

A thick bolt of purple lightning struck down from the gray clouds, hitting the two men directly on the head.

Lancelot gripped his sword with both hands, and the icy white energy condensed into a tiger's head, which he rammed head-on into the lightning.

Xilun took a step forward, and three lightning patterns bloomed simultaneously.

The thunder eagle on the Thunder Spear spread its wings against the wind and actively swallowed a portion of the purple lightning.

The remaining lightning struck Xilun, flowing along his skin membrane before being slowly absorbed by the Thunder Dragon's Heart.

Lancelot's eyelids twitched.

"You can even swallow its lightning?"

"You can only swallow a portion."

Xilun rushed into the mine.

The purple giant lizard opened its massive mouth and spewed out a fan-shaped net of lightning.

Siren's steps shifted, his body weaving through the gaps in the lightning net. Lancelot followed closely behind, his Frost Tide Blade slashing violently at the giant lizard's left forelimb.

The frost spread rapidly, but only froze three scales.

The monitor lizard flicked its tail.

The violent force shattered the air, sending Lancelot and his sword flying.

He forced himself to flip over in mid-air, and after his feet landed, he still slid backward more than ten steps, his chest heaving with blood and qi.

"This thing is at least 20% more powerful than the intelligence reports indicated!"

Xilun did not respond.

He had already leaped onto the monitor lizard's back.

The Azure Thunder Spear pierced the gaps in the scales, but was blocked by a layer of purple lightning.

The giant lizard rolled violently, its seven bony horns simultaneously unleashing lightning in an attempt to knock him off its back.

Xilun's feet seemed to be firmly planted, and the Nine Dragons Overturning the Sea Cover unfolded layer by layer, the water-like energy dissipating the shock.

He gripped the gun handle tightly with both hands, pressing the tip of the gun with layers of surging energy.

First level.

The third level.

The seventh level!

The purple lightning shattered with a deafening roar.

The spearhead pierced through the scales and into the giant lizard's back.

Black mist and lightning erupted simultaneously.

The giant lizard let out a mournful hiss and turned to bite Xilun.

A cold wave suddenly swept in.

Lancelot slashed at the giant lizard's jaw with his sword, while the illusory ice tiger bit its neck tightly, forcibly pushing the giant mouth to the other side.

"continue!"

Xilun drew his spear and stabbed again.

The golden thunder eagle burrowed into the giant lizard's body through the wound, and the thunderous energy spread wildly within the black mist shell.

The perfect black crystal on the monitor lizard's chest and abdomen shimmered intensely.

Its seven horns broke simultaneously, transforming into seven bolts of purple lightning that struck outwards.

Lancelot's Ice Armor was shattered repeatedly, and blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

The sea monster blood cotton coat on Xilun's body also emitted a large area of ​​dark red light.

He did not back down.

When the three lightning patterns reached their maximum, a pale golden light pierced through the major tendons of his body, and the Thunder Dragon Heart roared like a drum in his chest.

The spearhead traced a line down the back of the monitor lizard.

The scales are broken.

Black mist churned.

The perfect black crystal has finally been completely exposed!

Lancelot seized the opportunity, gripped his knife with both hands, and leaped high into the air.

The ice tiger solidified into a huge, almost tangible phantom behind him, as the broadsword crashed down.

Crack!

The monitor lizard's right forelimb was severed with a single blow.

Its massive body lost its balance and crashed heavily into the mine pit.

Xilun stepped up to its chest.

Golden lightning gathered at the tip of the spear.

A single spear thrust pierced through!

Dense cracks have appeared on the otherwise perfect black crystal surface.

The purple giant lizard struggled frantically, and lightning still surged within its broken bone horns.

Xilun's arms tensed, and all nine layers of surging energy poured into the gun.

boom!

The black crystal shattered completely.

The giant lizard's massive body instantly stiffened.

Black mist spewed out from the gaps in the scales and spread in all directions, until only a perfect black crystal, about the size of a fist and perfectly round, remained suspended in mid-air.

Xilun reached out and took his hand.

The cool, warm sensation seeped into the palm of the hand, causing a subtle resonance in the already nearly perfect energy within the body.

Another perfect black crystal.

Lancelot, leaning on his sword and panting, watched the giant lizard gradually dissipate and said with a wry smile, "A Black Soul Beast at the Extreme Realm level is indeed troublesome."

"To kill it alone, one would probably need the strength of one of the top ten in the inner court."

Xilun nodded.

Without Lancelot's restraint, he might have a chance to win on his own, but he would at least need to reveal trump cards like the Breath of the Styx or even the remains of an evil god.

After a brief respite, the two began cleaning up the battlefield.

Xilun first went to the Purple Thunder Bone Tempering Grass, carefully avoiding the lightning patterns on the roots, and dug out one of the plants intact.

Lancelot looked at the other four herbs and asked, "What are these?"

"Medicinal herbs for cultivating lightning-based body tempering techniques."

Xilun did not hide anything.

"It allows the medicinal power of thunder to penetrate the muscles and bones, strengthening the body's ability to withstand thunder. Direct consumption will damage the lungs and internal organs, so it needs to be neutralized with yin-type blue mist flower and sea snake bone powder."

Lancelot seemed lost in thought.

Although he cultivates ice-based techniques and has no need for this item, his family has no shortage of extraordinary lightning-based practitioners.

"What are the specific proportions?"

"Do you want the complete prescription?"

"good."

Lancelot looked at the purple herb in Siren's hand.

"Tell me the detailed effects and basic proportions, and I'll give you another plant."

After a moment's thought, Xilun nodded in agreement.

The true value of the flawless golden body lies in the Dharma.

The ratio of a single basic medicinal bath is not a core secret. Besides, Lancelot had done a lot of work in restraining the Beast King, so the cooperation was quite pleasant.

Xilun explained the medicinal properties and precautions he knew.

Lancelot listened intently, even taking out charcoal and writing it down on a piece of animal hide.

"Stop immediately if purple spots appear on the arm during tempering?"

"That's a sign that the poison has entered the bloodstream."

"What if it has already been compromised?"

"Seal the Jianjing and Xinmai points with ice-type energy, then take the Blue Soul Potion. Do not use your energy for twelve hours."

Lancelot noted down the last sentence and nodded in satisfaction.

"This intelligence is worth a medicinal herb."

Xilun ultimately took two Purple Thunder Bone Tempering Grasses.

The remaining three plants were given to Lancelot.

The two then went to the spot where the monitor lizard had originally been entrenched.

The area was covered with rubble and sea monster bones, resembling a rough nest.

Siren used the gun barrel to pry open the upper layer of bone.

A dazzling purple-gold light shone from below.

The two stopped moving at the same time.

Beneath the nest bed lies a piece of lightning-type ore, as large as a millstone.

It was completely different from the previous gray-black minerals, with natural gold veins covering its surface and a thundercloud slowly rotating inside.

As soon as they got close, the Thunder Eagle within Xilun's body emitted an unprecedented desire.

Lancelot's expression also turned serious.

The power contained in this ore is at least dozens of times greater than that of the previous ores.

Even if it is difficult to develop directly, it will certainly be of considerable value.

The perfect black crystal has been acquired by Xilun.

If Lancelot were to give him even this piece of ore, he would be at a huge disadvantage.

However, if distributed according to the usual value system, Xilun might not be willing to let go.

After a brief silence, Xilun spoke first.

"I only need one Purple Thunder Bone Tempering Grass."

Lancelot looked at him.

Xilun pointed to the mine, which was the size of a millstone.

"The remaining four plants are all yours, and this piece of ore is mine."

Lancelot frowned.

"Are you sure this ore is more valuable than those four herbs?"

"uncertain."

"Then why are you still changing?"

"It works for me."

Xilun's answer was very simple.

Lancelot did not agree immediately, but instead squatted down to carefully sense the power contained in the mine ore.

The ore is indeed precious.

However, as he said before, this power is difficult to use directly. It can only be used to set up lightning fields or cut up and added to weapons.

The Purple Thunder Bone Tempering Grass is different.

With the proportions provided by Xilun, they can be directly transformed into the strength of the younger generation of the family.

"You know herbs, and you can also absorb this mineral."

Lancelot looked up, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Sirlen, you have quite a few secrets."

Everyone has secrets.

"That's true."

Lancelot pondered for a moment.

"You can take two herbs, and the ore is yours too."

"Aren't you going to lose out?"

"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to kill the Beast King."

Lancelot stood up and sheathed his longsword.

"Besides, the prescription is quite valuable. If I couldn't even figure this out, I wouldn't have made it to the twenty-second spot in the inner courtyard."

Xilun did not refuse again.

He put the two Purple Thunder Bone Tempering Grasses into his medicine box and then put the Perfect Black Crystal into his pocket.

Finally, he bent down and picked up the huge piece of mine ore.

The moment his palm touched the ore, the Thunder Eagle within his body suddenly spread its wings.

A high-pitched eagle cry resounded throughout the spiritual world.

The purple-gold thunderclouds inside the ore spun rapidly, and a wisp of lightning power, far purer than before, surged into Xilun's body through his arms.

Three golden lightning patterns lit up simultaneously.

The Thunder Eye between his brows opened on its own.

A giant thunder eagle rose up from behind him, its wingspan nearly ten feet, and its blue and white feathers turned gold at a visible speed.

Lancelot instinctively took a half step back.

He looked up at the gradually solidifying golden thunder eagle and suddenly felt that his previous judgment seemed to have been made too early.

This is just icing on the cake now.

But what will it become once it has completely devoured the ore?

......

The purple-gold thunderclouds spun slowly inside the ore, like a small storm sealed within a stone core.

Xilun held the millstone-sized piece of mine ore in his arms, his knuckles turning slightly white.

It wasn't the weight pressing down on him, but rather the lightning energy surging forth that was so pure that almost every strand pierced his flesh like a fine needle, and was then gradually drawn in by the three golden lightning patterns, merging into the illusory lightning eagle behind him.

The Thunder Eagle spread its wings, and golden feathers appeared one by one.

The wings, originally blue and white, now seemed to be bathed in sunlight, with sharp golden glints shining through their edges.

Its eagle-like eyes were lowered, revealing a hint of ferocity and intelligence, almost like those of a living creature.

Lancelot stood a few steps away, his hand on the hilt of his sword, his eyes serious.

He had seen quite a few lightning-type talents.

There are quite a few people practicing thunder magic in the inner courtyard, and Tinos is the most famous among them.

Even the six lightning runes of Tinos had never given him this feeling.

The Thunder Eagle behind Xilun doesn't seem to be a simple manifestation of power.

It's more like some kind of growing alien species.

They can devour lightning, refine lightning, and even transform lightning into their own flesh and blood.

"No wonder you insisted on having this ore." Lancelot exhaled. "If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't let it go either."

Xilun did not answer.

At this moment, most of his attention was focused on his body.

The power within the massive thunder ore was far stronger than that of the previous few gray-black ores. When it surged into the body, it was not gentle; it even carried an ancient and rough sense of violence.

If an ordinary third-tier extraordinary individual were to forcibly absorb it, their bones and muscles would likely be torn to charred black by the lightning force.

But West London is different.

The Thunder Dragon Heart beat slowly in its chest, and with each tremor, it divided, absorbed, and transformed the purple-gold thunder power surging into its body.

The Great Thunder Breathing Technique rose and fell accordingly, as if muffled thunder was rolling through the lungs, smoothing away the most violent edges of those sharp lightning threads.

The thunder patterns on the Three Golden Thunder Vortex Sutra resemble three deep pools.

The lightning energy flowed into it, first surging wildly, then being pulled and tamed by the layers of rotating patterns, and finally slowly sent into the illusory image of the lightning eagle.

After several dozen breaths, Xilun finally suppressed the instinctive urge to absorb.

Now is not the time to completely refine it.

There is still a large group of Black Soul Beasts at the foot of the mountain that has not been cleared.

If one were to absorb the nutrients deeply here, it would take at least several hours.

The wondrous realm is fraught with danger; to rashly retreat into seclusion is tantamount to entrusting one's back to the unknown monsters lurking in the gray fog.

Xilun put the thunder ore into his leather bag and secured it to his back with two animal sinew ropes.

The phantom of the Thunder Eagle receded into its body.

The chilling aura of golden lightning faded away, leaving only three lightning patterns faintly visible beneath the skin.

Seeing this, Lancelot's expression relaxed slightly.

He glanced down the mountain.

Amidst the gray fog, the sounds of fighting still drifted intermittently.

Although Fuya, Ronan, and Elena managed to separate and lure the beast horde away, there were still quite a few Black Soul Beasts on the outer perimeter, and things were bound to change if the situation dragged on.

"It's time to go down," Lancelot said. "They should be nearing their limit over there."

"Um."

Xilun raised the Thunder Spear, a wisp of golden electricity still clinging to its tip.

The two stopped and quickly descended the mountainside.

On the way up the mountain, they had to avoid the Beast King's senses and be wary of the Thunder Lizards in the mine; on the way down, the Beast King was dead, the oppressive feeling at the top of the mountain dissipated, and their speed increased significantly.

Xilun touched the protruding rock with his toes, and his whole body was like a lightning shadow sliding down the mountain wall.

The Canglang Step originally focused on leveraging momentum, but now, with the integration of lightning patterns, it has gained a more sudden and sharp edge.

Lancelot, however, was different.

He took each heavy step, the cold air spreading from the soles of his boots, briefly freezing the rock surface and thus dissipating the force of his fall.

With the broad-bladed Frost Tide Blade held horizontally at his side, he would slash down any Black Soul Beasts clinging to the mine walls.

Before long, the two had reached the halfway point of the mountain.

In the ravine ahead, Fuya was being attacked by four black soul beasts.

She moved with agility, her slender sword gleaming with an icy blue light, leaving tiny ice crystals in the air with each thrust.

However, the bodies of those black soul beasts were semi-transparent, so ordinary wounds could not be truly fatal. Instead, they continuously attacked her protective energy with black mist.

Ronan swung his long staff on the other side, with two disintegrating Black Soul Beast husks at his feet.

However, there was a gash on his left shoulder, and blood stained his clothes. His breathing was obviously rapid.

Elena's situation is actually the most stable.

Silver-gray ropes slithered around her body like several living serpents, binding, pulling, and deflecting the approaching black soul beasts one by one.

She didn't forcefully kill them, but instead kept changing the position of the herd to prevent them from forming an encirclement.

Elena's eyes lit up slightly as she watched Siren and Lancelot fall from the cliff face.

"Resolved?"

Xilun nodded.

"The Beast King is dead."

Upon hearing this, both Fuya and Ronan's expressions brightened.

With the Beast King dead, the remaining ordinary Black Soul Beasts are no longer a threat, just more numerous.

Lancelot said loudly, "Keep the formation together, don't let them scatter."

As he spoke, he had already charged into the herd of beasts.

The Cold Tide Blade slashed horizontally, its pale white blade energy pouring down like an avalanche. A black soul beast that had just pounced on Fuya was instantly cleaved in two, and the broken black crystal on its chest rolled off.

Ronan grinned and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"Brother, if we're any later, I'm really going to start yelling at people."

"The fact that he still has the strength to speak means he's not dead," Lancelot said calmly.

Fuya glared at him, but took the opportunity to step back and swallow a recovery pill.

Xilun did not say much.

He swept past Elena, flicked his Thunder Spear, and gently touched the forehead of a Black Soul Beast with the tip.

The seemingly ordinary shot sent a wisp of golden lightning along the spearhead into the soul mist body.

The next instant, the black soul beast's entire body suddenly stiffened.

Golden arcs of electricity burst from its body, tearing the mist to shreds.

A broken black crystal fell to the ground.

Elena could see it clearly, and her eyebrows twitched slightly.

"Your lightning has gotten stronger again?"

"Slight improvement."

"The 'slight' you mention is usually not very credible."

Xilun thought for a moment and said, "Indeed, it hasn't been fully absorbed yet."

Elena was speechless for a moment.

That doesn't sound like comfort at all.

The outer Black Soul Beasts, having lost their Beast King's command, had already begun to stir and become chaotic.