Chapter 2461: Three-colored Divine Thunder

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan gazed calmly at the thunderclouds high in the sky. Their relaxed expressions stemmed from their confidence in Wang Qingfeng's ability to pass his Six-Nine Heavenly Tribulation. Liu Hongxue had already mastered refining sixth-tier healing elixirs, magic power recovery elixirs, and Heavenly Thunder Transformation Charms, making him capable of withstanding all but the most renowned divine thunder, such as the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder. Wang Changsheng had repeatedly cautioned Wang Qingfeng to postpone his breakthrough to the Void Refinement stage, especially after Wang Qiuyu's death during a previous lightning tribulation; otherwise, Wang Qingfeng would have attempted it much earlier.

A rumbling thunder echoed from above. Thick silver lightning bolts struck down, their blinding light engulfing the entire mountain peak and generating rolling waves of air. A short while later, a thundercloud over a hundred zhang wide floated high above, the peak below having been completely leveled.

Wang Qingfeng stood in a smoking giant pit, the air filled with the smell of scorching. His face was slightly pale, indicating significant depletion of his magic power. At his feet, several glowing red wood splinters and a section of a glowing red umbrella rib were visible. He still faced four more lightning tribulations; once he survived them, he would enter the Void Refinement stage.

Wang Qingfeng took out an exquisite blue jade box. Inside were five light-golden pills, emanating a unique fragrance. The round golden pills resembled small nuggets of gold. These were Golden Jade Revival Pills, a sixth-tier elixir that allowed Void Refinement cultivators to quickly restore their magic power. As the saying goes, "one generation plants trees, another enjoys the shade." Since its establishment, the Wang family had continuously collected high-grade spirit herbs. Over the years, they had accumulated a considerable number, along with over a dozen sixth-tier demon cores. From a spirit herb garden left behind by the Thousand Wood Sect, Wang Changsheng had obtained various sixth-tier elixir formulas, though they lacked a sixth-tier alchemist at the time. After Liu Hongxue entered the Void Refinement stage, the family provided her with materials and formulas, and she successfully refined various sixth-tier elixirs. These five Golden Jade Revival Pills were personally refined by Liu Hongxue.

Wang Qingfeng swallowed a Golden Jade Revival Pill. It dissolved instantly upon entering his mouth. Soon after, his complexion returned to normal, and he let out a slight breath.

A deafening roar of thunder shook the heavens from high above. The thunderclouds churned violently, and suddenly, blue, gold, and red electric arcs emerged, turning the thundercloud tri-colored.

"Three-colored divine thunder, and there are four bolts!" Wang Changsheng's expression tightened. He remembered that Wang Qiuyu had summoned four bolts of Yimu Divine Thunder and was instantly annihilated.

Following the rumbling thunder, a three-colored lightning spear, over a hundred zhang long and as thick as a millstone, descended from the sky, striking towards Wang Qingfeng. Wang Qingfeng snorted coldly, summoned the Heaven-Burning Blade, and slashed it towards the three-colored lightning spear. With a loud crash, the three-colored lightning spear was split in half by Wang Qingfeng, then exploded, its dazzling tri-colored lightning engulfing Wang Qingfeng's figure.

Before the lightning dispersed, another three-colored lightning spear struck down, even thicker than the previous one. Both Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan grew tense. They extended their spiritual senses, locking onto Wang Qingfeng. The third three-colored lightning spear struck, its tri-colored lightning engulfing an area of several miles, and the shockwaves kicked up vast amounts of dust. Soon after, the lightning dissipated. Wang Qingfeng was enveloped in a silver light screen, sweating profusely, with a hint of fear in his eyes.

After the three-colored thunderclouds churned violently, a tri-colored thunder Qilin, over a hundred zhang in size, flew out. Its body was encased in countless tri-colored electric arcs, emanating an aura of world-destroying power. The three-colored thunder Qilin plunged from high above, charging directly towards Wang Qingfeng.

Wang Qingfeng took a deep breath. The Heaven-Burning Blade in his hand surged with crimson flames, emanating astonishing heat. He gripped the Heaven-Burning Blade with both hands and slashed at the void. After a piercing blade cry, a wave of crimson flames swept out from the Heaven-Burning Blade, instantly transforming into a hundred-zhang-long crimson fire dragon that lunged at the three-colored thunder Qilin. The three-colored thunder Qilin collided with the crimson fire dragon, unleashing powerful shockwaves. The crimson fire dragon was quickly overwhelmed, torn to shreds by the three-colored thunder Qilin. It then transformed into countless crimson blade energies, which in turn shattered the three-colored thunder Qilin.

After a deafening boom, blinding lightning engulfed an area of over ten miles. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's hearts were in their throats; they didn't dare to breathe. After a moment, their spiritual senses still detected Wang Qingfeng's aura, and they finally breathed a sigh of relief. Without the Golden Jade Revival Pills and the Heavenly Thunder Transformation Charms, Wang Qingfeng would undoubtedly have perished in the lightning tribulation.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan left Qinglian Peak and soon appeared above the lightning. Shortly after, the lightning dissipated. Wang Qingfeng stood in a giant pit, enveloped in a faint silver light screen, his face pale. He had successfully entered the Void Refinement stage, but the power of the Heavenly Thunder Transformation Charm was largely depleted. If Wang Qingxiao were to attempt a breakthrough to the Void Refinement stage and rely on this same Heavenly Thunder Transformation Charm to resist the lightning tribulation, it might not be enough to withstand even four bolts of three-colored divine thunder.

Wang Ruyan flicked two fingers, and a green pill shot out, flying towards Wang Qingfeng. It was a Green Marrow Pill, a sixth-tier healing elixir personally refined by Liu Hongxue. Wang Qingfeng opened his mouth, allowing the Green Marrow Pill to fly in and swallow it.

"Rest and recover well. Don't wander off. We're going out for a bit and will be back soon," Wang Ruyan said with a face full of concern, then took out a green porcelain bottle and handed it to Wang Qingfeng.

"Understood, Mother," Wang Qingfeng obediently agreed, put away the green porcelain bottle, and transformed into a streak of light, flying back to his cave dwelling.

"Qingfeng has also entered the Void Refinement stage," Wang Changsheng remarked. "Within the clan, only Xueli, Yuejiao, Yuqi, Xiangrong, and Zonglang remain who have cultivated to the Great Perfection of the Spirit Transformation stage." He sighed, noting that only a small portion of the Heavenly Thunder Transformation Charm's power remained. If the next clan member's lightning tribulation was also this powerful, it would be impossible to block. Without the skin of a sixth-tier Lightning Ray, Wang Ruyan could not refine more Heavenly Thunder Transformation Charms.

At this moment, Wang Moshan also arrived.

"Moshan," Wang Changsheng instructed, "pass down orders for Xueli and the others to postpone their breakthrough to the Void Refinement stage. Deploy more people to search for the skin of a sixth-tier Lightning Ray or other materials and treasures that can weaken the power of lightning." Wang Changsheng emphasized that Wang Qiuyu's tragedy must not be repeated.

"Yes, Old Ancestor," Wang Moshan replied.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan then went to Li Long's residence. Li Long's expression was a little strange. To have withstood four bolts of tri-colored divine thunder unscathed, it seemed Wang Changsheng possessed something like a Five-Element Thunder Cloud Charm.

"Senior Brother Li," Wang Changsheng stated directly, "I plan to bring my wife with me to the Barren Lands."

"Junior Sister Wang is only at the early Void Refinement stage," Li Long frowned, thinking that Wang Changsheng at least had some strength, otherwise Zhao Yunxiao wouldn't have specified Wang Changsheng as a companion. As for Wang Ruyan, he didn't have high hopes for her. "It's better if she doesn't get involved."

"Don't worry, Senior Brother Li," Wang Changsheng said confidently, "my wife won't be a burden. My wife and I are accustomed to fighting together."

"Very well!" Li Long had no objections. He hesitated briefly, then asked curiously, "May I be so bold as to ask, Junior Brother Wang, how did your clan member withstand those four bolts of divine thunder?"

"Years ago, I acquired a Five-Element Thunder Cloud Charm," Wang Changsheng explained, "which I had originally saved for my own Great Heavenly Tribulation. But since Qingfeng was attempting to reach the Void Refinement stage, I gave it to him. I hope this trip to the Barren Lands will allow us to find more good items and trade for more resources." Wang Changsheng further explained that the Heavenly Thunder Transformation Charm and the Five-Element Thunder Cloud Charm had similar wondrous effects, and many such treasures existed. Even if the outside world knew Wang Ruyan could refine Heavenly Thunder Transformation Charms that could resist lightning, it wouldn't be particularly unique.

Li Long remained half-convinced but did not press further. After a brief chat, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan returned to rest.

Early the next morning, Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, Li Long, Liu Sen, and Qin Rong — a group of five — departed from Qinglian Island and headed for the Barren Lands.