C15 The Thunderbolt Technique

Power surged, casting a gleaming shadow!

With the help of the Origin Energy Pill, Tongtian finally activated the last of the iron battle puppets. Five imposing and fierce battle puppets stood before him, their powerful presence creating a striking visual impact. Although their overall combat strength was only equivalent to a mid-level warrior, their true advantage lay in their invulnerability and unyielding defense, making them far more formidable in battle.

However, the last puppet, a larger and more perfectly crafted dark green warrior, remained stubbornly inactive. Despite Tongtian's best efforts, he couldn't bring it to life, prompting a sigh of frustration.

"That dark green puppet is far superior to these five. It seems I'll need to reach the level of a fifth-tier warrior to gradually nurture it with energy and find a way to activate it," Tongtian mused with a sigh.

After storing away the five battle puppets, he took out the memory orb given to him by General Luo. Gripping the orb tightly, he felt the overwhelming flood of information it contained, causing his complexion to pale.

He struggled to control his thoughts, resisting the orb's pull. Carefully, he extracted a small portion of the information within, proceeding with caution.

"Thunder Strike? Whirling Dragon? Iron Body Technique?"

He sat cross-legged in meditation for a while, not only memorizing the three cultivation techniques but also understanding their purposes. Thunder Strike is an aggressive technique, an enhanced version of Thunder Fist. Whirling Dragon uses rotational force to demonstrate a mysterious movement style. Iron Body Technique is specifically for strengthening the physique, providing a significant boost for breaking through the third level of body refinement to reach the fourth level of bone strengthening.

"With my level up, relying solely on Thunder Fist isn't enough for my attacks. I also need to improve my agility and defense. I was just thinking about how to change my situation through cultivation, and it turns out my adoptive father had already prepared for me," Luo Tongtian thought, his face full of joy as he looked at the cultivation methods.

"Thunder Strike is a specialized technique to enhance the power of Thunder Fist. Once mastered, its power will undoubtedly be much greater."

Luo Tongtian took a deep breath and chose Thunder Strike from the three techniques to boost his attack power first. The cultivation method for Thunder Strike is quite complex. Due to its aggressive nature, the training focuses on thirty-six meridians, with the primary one being the lesser yang meridian. The remaining meridians are secondary and tertiary branches.

For an ordinary person to accurately locate these minor pathways within the mysterious physique and fully open them to form a Lesser Yang cycle, thereby brewing the power of thunder, it would typically take several months. However, for Luo Tongtian, who had achieved mastery in channeling energy, his body's meridians were already fully open, making the cultivation process much easier.

Luo Tongtian took a deep breath, gradually gathering his strength and began following the Thunder Technique's pathway sequence. Due to his lack of control over the power and the fragility of the secondary and tertiary pathways, his first attempt ended in failure, causing him to cough up blood from the strain on his meridians.

Learning from this experience, he started to reduce the input of his energy, adopting a lighter and smoother approach to develop the thunder pathways. After dozens of failures, he finally simulated a perfect circuit.

On the evening of the third day, when he skillfully completed the energy circuit of the Thunder Technique, the initially tentative and weak power suddenly gained supreme, vigorous attributes. This force multiplied exponentially, erupting with immense energy like a volcano. Luo Tongtian felt the suppression of the past days dissipate completely with a mighty roar, and with an unstoppable momentum, he thrust his right fist forward.

With a resounding boom, dense and fierce thunder erupted in the room, powerful enough to shake one's very soul.

After the thunderous sound, a large, audacious hole appeared in the opposite wall. Cracks spread out from the hole, eventually causing the wall to collapse with a loud crash.

"My goodness, a punch from a distance can break through a wall. Imagine what it would do to those third or fourth-level fighters—it'd shatter them to pieces," Luo Tongtian boasted, blowing on his fist with a satisfied grin.

Over the next two days, he familiarized himself with the Thunder Technique while delving into the mysteries of the Bald Dragon Spin and Iron Body Technique. However, the methods for practicing these two techniques were peculiar and elusive, making progress much slower compared to the Thunder Technique.

That evening, he was in the yard, spinning in circles to simulate the Bald Dragon Spin's trajectory. Yet, he couldn't grasp its essence. His movements were erratic, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, and often unsteady. He even lost control a few times, crashing into trees, which frustrated him to no end.

"My father said the Bald Dragon Spin is an exceptionally unique skill," he mused.

"It's derived from the Dragon Coils the World and Whirlwind Sweeps the Earth techniques. It emphasizes free and unrestrained spinning, like a gentle breeze or a flash of light. Your earlier practice seemed too focused on conscious control, which is why it wasn't effective." A fragrant breeze swept by as Luo Youyou's graceful figure appeared before him.

Under the moonlight, she stood in her black attire, her graceful curves captivating and stunning, making Luo Tongtian's heart skip a beat.

As children, they were inseparable, growing up side by side. But as time passed, Luo Youyou blossomed into a breathtaking beauty, enchanting and mesmerizing.

After a recent adventure, Luo Tongtian's strength had grown significantly, restoring his confidence. Seeing her again, with her stunning beauty, filled his heart with a sweet warmth.

"Youyou, you're truly beautiful!" Luo Tongtian blurted out, captivated.

"Can you focus for a moment? I'm trying to teach you the technique for the Bald Dragon Spin. Do you want to learn it or not?" Luo Youyou chided, rolling her eyes.

"If I can't even guide myself without bumping into trees, imagine the chaos if I let loose. I'd probably tear the whole place down," Luo Tongtian replied with a wry smile.

"When you're starting with the Bald Dragon Spin, you need a wide-open space. Choosing the courtyard was a mistake, so it's no wonder you're getting banged up. It's tough to master, but once you do, it offers incredible mobility and impact."

Seeing him all bruised and battered, Luo Youyou couldn't help but laugh softly, covering her mouth.

"Well, why didn't you say so earlier?" Tongtian exclaimed, rolling his eyes.

"By the way, I heard you accidentally brought the house down while practicing Thunder Technique the other day. Is that true?" Youyou suddenly remembered something and asked Tongtian.

"The Thunder Technique is really easy to pick up, but I didn't expect it to be so powerful when combined with Thunder Fist. I accidentally knocked down a wall. Father didn't blame me for it, did he?" Tongtian scratched his head, a bit embarrassed.

"Of course not. When Father heard about the commotion you caused while training, he didn't scold you. Instead, he praised your dedication," Youyou said with a twinkle in her eye and a smile.

"Really, Father is just too good to me," Tongtian replied with a sheepish grin.

"That's nothing. Father knows not only have you mastered the Thunder Technique, but your strength is extraordinary. Ordinary weapons aren't suitable for you, so he picked out a pair of gauntlets and a battle axe just for you."

As Youyou finished speaking, she gestured, and five attendants walked in. One carried a sandalwood box, while the other four brought in a massive, electric-blue axe that crackled with energy.

Tongtian stepped forward, picked up the giant axe, and gave it a slight lift. A wild, heavy sensation coursed through him, stirring his strength.

"What a powerful and mighty battle axe, it feels like it was made just for me!" Tongtian exclaimed excitedly.

As Tongtian wielded the battle axe with both hands, delivering mighty and forceful strikes, a glint of admiration flashed in Youyou's eyes.

"This axe is called the Photoelectric Axe. It weighs about 520 pounds and is embedded with a light flow array and lightning gemstones. It was the weapon my father used back in the day."

"Although it's only suitable for warriors with great strength, its power is truly terrifying. My godfather, at his peak as a Sixth Level Hercules, once used it to defeat a Ninth Level Hercules."

"Even though my godfather has long advanced to the realm of martial arts, he kept this battle axe as a memento. The fact that he's letting you use it now shows how high his expectations are for you."

"I understand. After being idle for so many years, it's time I contribute to the family," Tongtian said, gripping the battle axe tightly and nodding to Youyou.

"The battle axe is impressive, but these giant whale-skin gloves are extraordinary too. As power-enhancing weapons, they can increase your punching strength by nearly 20%, which is like adding wings to a tiger for you."

Hearing Youyou's words, Tongtian nodded repeatedly, his face filled with joy.

"Yeah, with these two weapons, my combat skills will improve significantly."