âThunder Bodyâ is a secret technique recorded in the âYuqing Thunder Scriptureâ, capable of transforming a cultivatorâs body into an energy-based Body of Lightning.
Previously, Li Shiming had tried many times but could not achieve the transformation of his body into a Body of Lightning.
He almost thought that âThunder Bodyâ was incorrect, perhaps just a concept, impossible for any Thunder Cultivator to achieve.
But today, right before his eyes, a Thunder Cultivator succeeded.
Wang Yuan performed the âThunder Bodyâ, and his body transformed into a Body of Lightning, losing its physical form due to its energy-based state.
Meteors falling from the void completely covered the area he occupied.
He did not dodge because he simply couldnât; he was trapped within the attack range of the Falling Rock Technique.
This time, White Emperor Sect did not send over middle late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators to avoid detection by Yuqing Sect. However, among the eight Nascent Soul early stage practitioners sent, there was one who mastered the inherited Divine Skills of the White Emperor Sect.
The inherited Divine Skill of the White Emperor Sect is the âInvisible Primordial Magnetismâ, an Earth Element Divine Power. This is an extremely versatile Divine Skill, capable of both attacking and trapping enemies, as well as being used for defense.
Of course, the flaws of the âInvisible Primordial Magnetismâ are also quite obvious. As an attacking Divine Skill, the attack power of âInvisible Primordial Magnetismâ is not very strong.
As a defensive Divine Skill, it is particularly effective only against metal-based magical treasures, offering minimal defensive effect against Wang Yuanâs lightning attacks.
When used to trap enemies, it requires prior setup and the use of corresponding spiritual objects to be effective.
This does not mean that the âInvisible Primordial Magnetismâ is weak; on the contrary, it is extremely powerful. Most magical treasures in the Cultivation World contain metal attributes and are affected by the âInvisible Primordial Magnetismâ.
Conversely, magical treasures lacking any metal attributes are rare, and without the destructive power of metal attributes, the treasuresâ power is relatively weaker.
Even if the âInvisible Primordial Magnetismâ cannot defend, normal methods can still provide protection.
The reason why Wang Yuan couldnât dodge the Falling Rock Technique is that this place was pre-arranged with spiritual objects enhancing the âInvisible Primordial Magnetismâsâ trap effect. Once he leaves this area, he would be caught within the domain of the âInvisible Primordial Magnetismâ.
In his situation, being directly affected by the âInvisible Primordial Magnetismâ, his âHeavenly Strike Thunder Hammerâ would be affected, and the âInvisible Primordial Magnetismâ would also slow his speed. Slowing down, against eight opponents, he could almost be killed instantly.
Meteors struck Wang Yuan, but his energy-form Body of Lightning didnât truly bear the attacks. The meteors passed through it and struck the ground heavily.
A dent appeared on the ground, followed by more meteors creating additional dents.
Li Shimingâs eyes narrowed as he noticed something was off.
Analyzing the power of the Falling Rock Technique with the life-bound treasure IBMz15, each meteor was powerful enough to penetrate the ground and embed deep into the earth by tens or hundreds of meters.
Yet on the battlefield, the ground only had a few meters deep dents, which seemed unscientific.
"The ground has been fortified!" Li Shiming quickly concluded.
He couldnât help but admire the perfection of the trap set by the eight Nascent Soul early stage cultivators of the White Emperor Sect, leaving Wang Yuan no chance to escape.
Even the ground was meticulously prepared; likewise, the surroundings must have been similarly arranged.
As a Thunder Cultivator, he possesses speed superior to other cultivators.
This is also why Thunder Cultivators are considered the strongest in Magic Cultivation, combining speed with strong attack power. By keeping a distance, they can nibble away at enemies one by one, even when outnumbered.
A Thunder Cultivator who loses speed is like having a leg cut off.
The eight Nascent Soul early stage practitioners were not surprised to see the Falling Rock Technique fail. Given Wang Yuanâs status, itâs normal to possess some life-saving methods.
They didnât intend to use the Falling Rock Technique to kill him outright. It was merely consuming the already limited energy Wang Yuan had.
After using âThunder Bodyâ once, Wang Yuan looked even worse.
When the Falling Rock Technique ended, Wang Yuan immediately dispelled the âThunder Bodyâ. The consumption of the âThunder Bodyâ was something he could barely endure.
He mentally connected with the âShenxiao Thunder Pearlâ, drawing some thunder energy from it to his body, barely maintaining his combat strength.
Although thunder energy could be replenished, his injuries worsened, which was not something that could be recovered quickly. The eight Nascent Soul early stage practitioners from the White Emperor Sect would not allow him to recover.
"Earth Puppet, arise!" The leading Nascent Soul early stage practitioner commanded, pointing to the ground beside Wang Yuan.
The ground next to Wang Yuan rose, forming into a humanoid shape, with special runes flashing on its earthy form, bringing it to life.
The Earth Puppetâs combat power wasnât particularly strong, roughly equivalent to an initial Nascent Soul level.
However, its defensive power was extremely formidable, harnessing the might of the earth to redirect attacks underground as long as it stood on the ground.
In fact, the Earth Puppet Skill is rarely used in battle, usually utilized for exploration.
Nascent Soul cultivators rarely fight on the ground, and once an Earth Puppet leaves the ground, its defense is greatly weakened, losing its strongest trait.
Wang Yuan sighed helplessly. His condition did not allow him to manifest his Nascent Soul Dharma Form. Once manifested, he wouldnât be able to suppress his injuries.
"Shenxiao Thunder Pearl, lend me strength!" he said softly.