Chapter Fifty: The First Stop—The Celestial Tribulation Thunder Pool!
Of course.
Lin Qiye had not truly achieved enlightenment.
How difficult is true enlightenment? He simply had a plan all along.
After all, one of his objectives in this practical battle was to select the most lethal martial art. Then, he would perfect it through Creation Simulation, transforming it into his ultimate trump card.
Now, it seemed that the “Violet Wind and Thunder Sword Technique,” which perfectly matched the Nine-Colored Divine Lightning Body, was worth spending 100,000 movement points to perfect!
Although the cost was unprecedentedly high, it was absolutely worthwhile.
Thus, Lin Qiye quietly activated Creation Simulation in his heart.
【This simulation will consume 100,000 movement points, leaving 620,000 points.】
【Simulation successful: Given the perfect compatibility of this sword technique and your attributes, you have acquired the platinum-grade sword technique—“Infant Wind and Thunder Sword Technique.” Once mastered, the technique’s power doubles. The wind and thunder sword energy within your body gains twice the destructive force. Furthermore, the higher the awakening of the Nine-Colored Divine Lightning Body, the more terrifying the power of your sword energy becomes.】
“Hah—platinum grade? This was worth it!”
Upon seeing the quality of the wind and thunder sword energy, Lin Qiye’s spirit soared. A sly smile curled at the corners of his lips.
This investment of 100,000 points was an absolute profit—an ultimate gain!
Every aspect of his destructive power had doubled. As long as he caught his enemy off guard, he genuinely had a chance to kill across realms!
Lin Qiye laughed.
He immediately mobilized the thunder within his body, nurturing a brand new wind and thunder sword energy.
Half an hour later, a strengthened wind and thunder sword energy with doubled lethality was successfully formed!
Lin Qiye exhaled deeply, feeling refreshed as he stood up.
Regarding Lin Qiye’s enlightenment, the old emperor was quite curious. “How did your enlightenment go?”
“The improvement is significant! I can teach you all… Though you don’t have my Nine-Colored Divine Lightning roots, you can still gain much from it.”
With that, Lin Qiye carefully recorded the nurturing method and handed it to the old emperor.
The old emperor studied it intently, his eyes growing brighter. At last, he drew a deep breath.
“Astonishing perfection! If I complete this nurturing process, I believe I could easily slay a Wolf Tribe King. No more risking everything!”
The old emperor praised it loudly, clearly realizing the extraordinary nature of the “Infant Wind and Thunder Sword Technique.”
To this, Lin Qiye smiled calmly, quietly feeling the power of his strengthened sword energy, his confidence soaring. He almost wished he could immediately slay a Nascent Soul cultivator with Four Heavenly Gates, just for the thrill!
However—
There were no enemies nearby.
He certainly couldn’t kill his companions.
Therefore, Lin Qiye could only restrain his itching desire to test his new arts.
“In fact… the platinum sword technique improves me by more than just double.”
“More importantly, it can continue to improve! If I can swallow the Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Pool of this realm...”
“Not only can I enhance my wind and thunder sword energy, I can also ignite the Gate of Damage. It would be a double benefit.”
With that thought, Lin Qiye’s expression grew serious. He looked at the old emperor and voiced his thoughts.
“Father, I need to venture into the outside world, to temper myself and fight, so I can advance further.”
Hearing these words, the old emperor's smile vanished instantly, and he fell silent.
“You want to go train outside?”
“Sigh… You are only seven years old. You could enjoy a few more years, but I know your temperament. I won’t hinder your growth…”
“But promise me: if you face danger, you must run! You are a rare prodigy—if you can’t win, retreat and train for a while, then return for vengeance. There’s no need to fight to the death!”
“Also, I will have Old Cao accompany you. If you are ever in mortal danger, Old Cao will protect you with his life.”
As soon as the emperor finished speaking, Eunuch Cao knelt on one knee before Lin Qiye, loyal and devoted.
“Your Majesty, Seventeenth Prince, I, Cao Xiao, am willing to serve the Qin imperial family for generations!”
Without question, both the old emperor and Eunuch Cao cared deeply for Lin Qiye, wishing to protect him with their lives.
Lin Qiye nodded solemnly.
“I won’t take risks. I must live well!”
His gaze was resolute, utterly confident in his trump cards.
He still had the Angel’s Wings, a hidden card yet to be revealed!
Back then… at the peak of the Golden Core stage, he had relied on his wings to escape from a Golden Walker, snatching a thread of life.
Now, with three Heavenly Gates ignited, if he simply wanted to flee, even those with five Heavenly Gates might not be able to catch him!
Seeing the resolute will to live in Lin Qiye's eyes, the old emperor’s heart relaxed by half.
He raised his arm and slapped Lin Qiye’s shoulder forcefully.
“Good lad, you must return safe and sound, without a single scratch!”
“Don’t go hungry, don’t exhaust yourself, and beware of those with ill intentions out there…”
The old emperor rambled on endlessly.
At this moment, he was no longer the lofty ruler, but an old man worrying for his wandering child—nagging, tireless, motherly.
Lin Qiye listened patiently to the emperor’s words.
Two days later.
Lin Qiye was ready.
He began his journey of tempering.
Before leaving—
For fear that Consort Ning would be lonely without her little Seventeenth, the old emperor specially found two young palace maids.
Seeing them, Lin Qiye raised his brows.
He spent 2,000 movement points to simulate and investigate. One of them, the round-faced, thick-browed girl, was indeed the palace maid who had depended on him all his life in the original timeline.
In that life, she was left with the Seventeenth Prince because she was too young and unwanted. This time, she was chosen by the old emperor to accompany Consort Ning for the same reason.
Truly, fate is marvelous.
Lin Qiye patted the small maid’s head.
“Father, when you have free time, teach this maid to cultivate… Also teach her some principles and methods of governance, so that she may assist me in state affairs in the future.”
The old emperor was surprised, then nodded.
“I will teach her well. You are off to temper yourself… Take care, and return soon…”
At the farewell.
The old emperor wished to say more, but as he began, his reluctance stirred his heart. He could only turn his face away, waving Lin Qiye and Old Cao off.
As for Consort Ning, she had already hugged Lin Qiye and cried many times the night before.
But Little Seventeenth must ultimately grow up...
She could only let him fly...
After Lin Qiye and Eunuch Cao had left the palace for some time, the old emperor grew restless again.
He and Consort Ning chased after them for two hundred miles, but saw no sign of Lin Qiye...
They could only gaze longingly into the distance and return to the palace...
“I hope the child returns safely!”
Consort Ning’s eyes were red and swollen, wiping away tears.
The old emperor sighed: “Just a few years ago, he was only so tiny!”
“How did he suddenly want to go out and train?”
He muttered to himself...
...
On the other side.
Lin Qiye and Eunuch Cao stood atop a small hill.
“Seventeenth Prince, where shall we go to train? The six great sects? Or the Wolf Tribe’s territory?”
“Old servant suggests we break through once more before heading to the Wolf Tribe’s domain. After all, the new generation of Wolf Kings has already ascended. The young Wolf Lord, hailed as a peerless genius, has ignited five Heavenly Gates. If he acts, we would be in grave danger.”
Eunuch Cao half inquired, half advised.
Lin Qiye gave no answer.
He simply and directly opened Creation Simulation.
“Help me deduce the exact location of the Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Pool…”