People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

After all, he has not yet reached the Grandmaster level, established an external Great Circulation, and formed a cycle between his internal energy and the power of heaven and earth, thus opening a bridge between heaven and earth.

Even if he possesses the Zhanlu Sword, which is comparable to a lightning rod, and cultivates the Yin Five Thunders in combination, he can only hope to create something out of nothing and summon heavenly lightning if he reaches the level of a half-step Grandmaster, senses the power of heaven and earth, and masters the changes around him.

A more scientific explanation is that he can control the magnetic field around him, making himself more susceptible to being struck by lightning.

This is why there are ancient sayings that people who reach a high level of strength will be subject to heavenly tribulations.

It is said that a person will eventually achieve rainbow body and nirvana, or ascend to immortality as an immortal.

In reality, it's because its life magnetic field is so strong that it becomes a walking lightning rod.

However, if he can draw lightning into his body and successfully master the Divine Sword Lightning Control Technique...

Even without reaching the level of a half-step grandmaster, one can still summon heavenly lightning out of thin air using the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique.

If there's a drawback, it's that it's not as strong as the lightning drawn during a thunderstorm.

Cao Ze glanced at the sky, which remained gloomy.

Li Wu asked, "Is it going to rain?"

Rain is rare in winter and usually occurs when the weather warms up.

Now it's the sixth nine-day period, and after the coldest three and fourth nine-day periods, the temperature is just starting to rise.

Cao Ze said, "A halo around the moon foretells wind, and dampness on the foundation foretells rain."

He paused for a moment after saying this.

He needs to start preparing now.

The moment when the power of lightning is strongest in the clouds is just before it rains.

Jingni and Liwu watched Cao Ze enter the cage and inexplicably felt a sense of amusement.

Li Wu muttered to herself, "If he dares to betray us, we'll lock him in a cage."

A look of confusion flashed in Jingni's clear eyes, "Why lock him up?"

Li Wu snorted, "Of course I did it."

Jing Ni understood immediately; they had been corrupted by Cao Ze for so long that they had become self-taught.

A gust of cold wind swept across the ground.

Cao Ze closed his eyes, adjusted his state, and slowly improved to his peak.

Inviting lightning into your body is no joke.

Although the Faraday cage weakens the heavenly lightning, it is still heavenly lightning after all.

As the most explosive form of energy, even a grandmaster or great grandmaster would be instantly annihilated if struck by heavenly lightning.

However, although Cao Ze was on high alert, he was not particularly nervous.

After all, he was a man who had cultivated the Five Thunder Orthodox Method.

Compared to the average person, their lightning resistance is still significantly higher.

He wouldn't be struck dead by a bolt of lightning.

Furthermore, he has a backup plan.

Jingni placed Xiaoyan'er into Liwu's arms.

She was already able to sense the surrounding world and had gathered a considerable amount of lightning power.

Flickering electric arcs could be seen from time to time.

Jingni put on the gloves that Cao Ze had made for her, made of silk and leather and soaked in oil, saying that they had excellent insulation properties.

She gripped the Jingni sword tightly, her gaze fixed intently on Cao Ze inside the cage.

If anything happens to Cao Ze inside, she will instantly split open the copper cage and rescue him.

"Take Xiaoyan back to your room."

Jingni glanced at the gloomy, rain-threatening sky and said to Li Wu.

Li Wu nodded, turned and went into the house. Through the wooden window that was propped up, she looked at the two people inside and outside the house and couldn't help but feel envious.

She had to admit that Jing Ni and Cao Ze seemed like a good match.

At least they have a good understanding and trust with each other.

They don't seem like a married couple; they're more like friends who've been through thick and thin together.

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Chapter 164 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

The north wind howled.

In the small courtyard, tiny arcs of lightning flashed frequently.

Even Cao Ze himself hadn't expected the Zhanlu Sword to be so effective at attracting lightning.

In a short period of time, a considerable amount of lightning power had already been gathered.

Cao Ze opened his eyes and solemnly looked up at the dark, inky sky.

At this moment, he could easily sense that countless bolts of lightning were intertwined in the clouds.

What surprised him even more was that Dong Lei and his Yin Wu Lei seemed to echo each other.

It suddenly reminded him that in the I Ching, winter belongs to the Kun hexagram.

As the second hexagram in the I Ching, the Kun hexagram consists of Kun above and Kun below. The entire hexagram is filled with six yin lines, with yin energy having an absolute advantage, symbolizing the extreme of Yin.

Therefore, winter thunder is also an extremely yin thunder. For someone who specializes in cultivating the five yin thunders, once the thunder enters his body, it will definitely have unexpected benefits for his cultivation.

Jing Ni was surrounded by sword energy, and her sword intent permeated the surroundings.

She has been at the half-step Grandmaster level for two years, and her perception of the power of heaven and earth is already very keen, and her control over the changes around her is already superb.

Now, all she needs to do is take one more step, enabling her to construct an external Grand Circulation that resonates with her internal Grand Circulation, thereby opening the bridge between heaven and earth, and she will be able to enter the realm of a Grandmaster.

But this step is incredibly difficult, and it has blocked countless once brilliant and exceptionally talented individuals.

If it were so easy to cross, the Net wouldn't have failed to train its own master-level assassins for a century.

Cao Ze slowly recited the incantation from the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique.

"The Nine Heavens Mysterious Temple transforms into divine thunder, its majestic heavenly power drawn forth by the sword."

The dark sky, which had been filled with turbulent winds and clouds, suddenly froze for a moment.

It was as if they were shrouded in a mysterious and powerful force.

Fragments of lightning flashed wildly in the dark clouds.

The seemingly slender lightning bolts contained astonishing energy, like agile yet dangerous silver snakes leaping through the dark clouds.

The gloomy sky was occasionally illuminated by patches of light.

In the dark clouds, the cold wind and violent lightning intertwined.

In just a moment, the surrounding world was already filled with immense lightning power.

The world has been transformed, and the winds of change have shifted dramatically.

A dazzling bolt of lightning suddenly descended from the heavens.

All the people of Handan who witnessed the thunder's arrival were speechless.

The three women, Ya Fei, Xue Nu, and Li Ji, had originally planned to burn incense and have a quiet conversation on this rainy night, but they were all drawn to this bolt of lightning.

"A thunderclap descended upon the land, striking directly into Handan—an ominous sign..."

Ya Fei put down her teacup, sighed softly, and suddenly had a bad feeling.

Hopefully, Zhao Jia can secure his position as crown prince and prevent the Zhao state from experiencing the same upheaval as his ancestors at Shaqiu.

Otherwise, if General Pang Nuan had truly predicted that Zhao would be in grave danger under the watchful eyes of Qin, then Zhao would indeed be doomed.

Zhao Yan, who was recuperating in the depths of the Zhao King's palace, suddenly awoke with a start, sweating profusely as he looked out the window at the drizzling winter rain.

"Han Cang, where is Han Cang...?"

Han Cang, with his effeminate appearance, walked into the house with small steps.

"Your Majesty, I am here, I am here."

Zhao Yan said in a terrified tone, "I just dreamt that a bolt of lightning struck and shattered my Great Zhao into pieces..."

Han Cang was slightly taken aback. He had just arrived and also seen the earth-shattering thunder outside the window, which struck directly at Handan City.

"This... Your Majesty, should we summon Physician Li from the Imperial Physician's Clan?"

He dared not provoke Zhao Yan at this time.

Guo Kai still had the position of prime minister after leaving Zhao Yan, but without Zhao Yan, he would truly have nothing.

Zhao Yan took a few deep breaths, and his breathing gradually stabilized.

"No need, it was just a dream... How could my Great Zhao possibly be struck by lightning and scattered..."

With a heavy drowsiness, Zhao Yan fell into a deep sleep.

Han Cang felt uneasy. Given Zhao Yan's current condition, he probably wouldn't last many more years.

just in case……

Han Cang hesitated, thinking that he should perhaps learn from Guo Kai and plan for his own future.

After much thought, only Prince Jia and Prince Qian can guarantee his future status.

He couldn't help but get a headache just thinking about Prince Jia's temperament.

Should we choose Zhao Qian, just like Guo Kai?

Han Cang struggled for a moment, then suddenly thought of Cao Ze.

This person has a grudge against Guo Kai. If this person can help him get rid of Guo Kai, and then he can support Gongzi Qian, wouldn't that be wonderful?

It seems that I will need to have a private talk with Zhao Yan after he recovers.