"Heh, my queen, you'd better watch closely, because this is the very first time I've been able to truly wield the power of the Divine Thunder."
But that was only the beginning, because the four types of thunder not only surfaced in his eyes—they erupted from within his body. In a flash, countless bolts of lightning serpentined out of him, piercing through his robes and covering his entire form.
At that moment, Chu Feng was tightly wrapped by four different colors of lightning, each with its own distinct nature, transforming him into a crackling figure of radiant thunder.
However, once the four bolts of thunder surged outside his body, they rapidly shifted and condensed, ultimately forming a suit of armor woven entirely from the interwoven lightning. The imposing helmet, chestplate, and boots—all were solidified from thunder.
They not only radiated dazzling flashes of lightning but also bore patterns reminiscent of thunder veins. Clad upon Chu Feng's frame, the armor looked absolutely domineering.
Most importantly, when the thunder armor fused with his flesh, Chu Feng's cultivation base surged once more—he had stepped into the Sixth-rank of the Martial Lord realm.
Not only had his strength increased, but his entire aura had transformed as well. At this moment, the aura Chu Feng exuded carried a trace of that fearsome quality unique to the Divine Thunder within him—a powerful presence that did not belong to this world.
"Wow! You can actually use the power of the Divine Thunder to boost your cultivation! Not only has your level gone up, but your combat strength has improved a lot too. Chu Feng, you've really gotten stronger!" Dan Dan cried out in amazement.
She realized that Chu Feng had not simply broken through to the Sixth-rank Martial Lord—his overall combat power had received a comprehensive upgrade. His fighting strength was now on par with hers when she wielded a King Weapon.
In other words, with this Sixth-rank Martial Lord cultivation, Chu Feng could completely defeat an ordinary Ninth-rank Martial Lord. And if he held a King Weapon, his combat power would increase even further. He might not be able to stand toe-to-toe with a Martial King, but he could at least escape from one.
There was no denying it—this breakthrough represented a qualitative leap in Chu Feng's strength. If he encountered
It was safe to say that in the current Eastern Seas, aside from that terrifying woman known as Dantai Xue, virtually no one within the Martial Lord realm could rival Chu Feng.
"You're right, Dan Dan. The Divine Thunder truly exceeds all expectations. I've only grasped a tiny fraction of it, and I already feel completely different—as if I've undergone a total metamorphosis. If one day I can fully master all the power of the Divine Thunder…"
"Heh, that's definitely something to look forward to!" A smile of anticipation curved across Chu Feng's lips.
"The Divine Thunder has now fused with your body, which means it has acknowledged you. As long as you keep growing, the remaining five bolts of Divine Thunder will eventually belong to you too."
"But for now, you should head back to the Misty Immortal Peak as soon as possible. Never mind your fiancée waiting for that main ingredient—just based on your current cultivation, it's about time you started practicing the Earth-Sealed Azure Dark Slash," Dan Dan reminded him.
"Mm." Chu Feng nodded, but a strange smile played at the corner of his mouth. "However, before I leave the Ice Snow Plains, there's one place I still need to pay a visit."
"Hehe, if I'm not wrong, you're thinking of stopping by the
"Right. In theory, the Sect Master of the Stone Sword Sect should already be dead, but the fact that his sect dared to move against someone from our Night Demon Sect means they can't be allowed to get away with it. I need to make an example of them so that everyone under heaven knows the consequences of opposing the Night Demon Sect."
"If I don't, more and more powers will join forces with the Immortal Slaying Archipelago to target the Night Demon Sect together, and that would be a real problem," Chu Feng said.
"Fair enough. Let's pay them a visit then. It'll also be a good chance to test out your current abilities on this little sect." Dan Dan's eyes were full of anticipation—she was eager to see just how strong Chu Feng had become.
With a swoosh, Chu Feng launched himself upward, shattering the ice below and streaking through the air toward the Stone Sword Sect.
The Stone Sword Sect, situated on the Ice Snow Plains, was not the strongest sect in the region, but it was certainly among the top.
Even though night had fallen deep, the entire Stone Sword Sect was brightly lit and alive with celebration. Tens of thousands of people had gathered in the main plaza, raising their cups and drinking heartily—the spectacle was truly magnificent.
Moreover, it wasn't just the Stone Sword Sect's own people present. Virtually every top power and prominent figure on the Ice Snow Plains had arrived.
The reason so many factions had gathered here today, staying well into the night and celebrating instead of dispersing, traced back to the Stone Sword Sect's Master—
The Stone Sword Sect's Master had been saved by the Third Immortal that day, not only preserving his life but also earning him the opportunity to bring the Stone Sword Sect into the Immortal Slaying Archipelago. However, because of the battle with Chu Feng, the Stone Sword Sect had suffered devastating losses—not only had they lost their most elite elders and disciples, but six Supreme Elders had also been slain by Chu Feng. The sect was now severely weakened, far from its former glory, and apart from the Sect Master himself, there was hardly anyone left who was worth mentioning.
In order to secure a position of status once inside the Immortal Slaying Archipelago, the Stone Sword Sect's Master had used the name of the Immortal Slaying Archipelago to invite all the top powers and their disciples on the Ice Snow Plains to form an alliance with his sect—to join the Immortal Slaying Archipelago together.
Although this "alliance" sounded noble in name, in reality it was nothing more than an annexation of other factions. No sect or clan would willingly accept such a thing, but given the backing of the Immortal Slaying Archipelago, no matter how reluctantly, none of them dared to refuse. They had no choice but to swallow their pride and agree to ally with the Stone Sword Sect.
To demonstrate his sincerity, the Stone Sword Sect's Master had organized a grand Alliance Assembly.
Today was the third and final day of this assembly. After tonight, the Stone Sword Sect's Master would lead the assembled experts to the Immortal Slaying Archipelago, establish a permanent base there, and bid farewell to the Ice Snow Plains.
"Gentlemen, tell me—what exactly were those four thunder beasts in the sky just now? Could it be that a Heavenly Bestowed Divine Body has descended, causing such a heavenly anomaly?"
At the center of the Stone Sword Sect's plaza stood a magnificent palace, and atop its highest point, a lavish banquet had been set. The people seated at this table were all the most renowned figures on the Ice Snow Plains, and the Stone Sword Sect's Master was among them. They were discussing the anomaly that Chu Feng had caused earlier.
Though the Stone Sword Sect had since resumed its jubilant celebration, that astonishing and terrifying spectacle still lingered in their minds. Even though the anomaly had long since vanished, their hearts could not yet find peace.