strictlysupreme Chapter 925 Thunder Emperor's Cave
Chapter 925 Thunder Emperor's Cave
The quiet room was filled with a relaxed atmosphere. After a moment, a faint rumbling sound from the stomach began to rise.
Mu Lingshan blushed slightly, subconsciously withdrawing her hand from Jiang Yinyin's arm. She quietly placed her palm on her lower abdomen, lowered her eyes, and remained silent, looking somewhat embarrassed and awkward.
This subtle movement naturally did not escape the eyes of the two. Xiao Ling's lips curled up slightly when he saw it, and Jiang Yinyin couldn't help but smile.
Jiang Yinyin gently patted the little girl's head and asked softly, "Lingshan, are you hungry?"
Mu Lingshan looked up, meeting two smiling gazes before her. Her small head swayed gently, her pigtails bobbing from side to side. She pursed her lips slightly, gently biting her slender fingertips, and whispered the reason.
"Hmm... I am indeed hungry. I didn't take much with me when I left home, and I've already spent all my savings."
Looking at her childlike and adorable appearance, Xiao Ling gently stroked the top of her head, his voice calm and composed.
"It's alright. Since you're hungry, then Brother Xiao Ling will take you to find some delicious food to fill your stomach. I'll also take you to meet another sister while I'm at it."
Mu Lingshan's eyes lit up instantly, and she nodded vigorously, her clear, soft voice filled with joy.
"Okay, okay! I want to eat all kinds of delicious food, and I'm also looking forward to meeting my new older sister!"
Having made up his mind, Xiao Ling didn't delay any longer. He took the lively and cheerful Mu Lingshan and the gentle and smiling Jiang Yinyin by his side, turned around and moved towards the guest room next door.
Lin Qingtan, who had been quietly resting in the next room, heard soft footsteps outside the door and immediately pushed the door open to go out.
When his gaze fell on Mu Lingshan, who was petite and had a pair of lively pigtails, a gentle smile instantly appeared in his clear eyes.
Mu Lingshan was born with delicate features, a soft and obedient appearance, and clear, bright eyes, exuding an innocent charm that made people want to cherish her.
Her adorable and endearing appearance won the favor of the gentle and kind-hearted Lin Qingtan, who couldn't help but feel a touch of doting affection for her.
Without needing many words of politeness, the simple-minded Mu Lingshan showed no signs of unfamiliarity or restraint. She looked at Lin Qingtan with bright, sparkling eyes and sweetly called her "sister."
After a few casual words, the three girls quickly became very familiar with each other and got along very well, filling the room with a gentle and vibrant atmosphere.
Xiao Ling watched the harmonious and warm scene before him quietly, a gentle warmth in his eyes. After the group finished exchanging pleasantries, he spoke softly, leading the three girls, Lin Qingtan, Jiang Yinyin, and Mu Lingshan, out of the inn room and headed towards the bustling streets of Tian Shang City.
As night fell, the city lights began to twinkle, and the restaurants and eateries along the streets were filled with the aroma of food and bustling with activity.
Xiao Ling then found a restaurant in the city with an elegant environment and an excellent reputation. He led the three of them to sit down, ready to enjoy a delicious meal to appease Xiao Lingshan, who was hungry earlier, and also to let the group relax under the cover of night.
Time flies by, and in the blink of an eye, the highly anticipated Tianjin Commercial Auction opens as scheduled.
Xiao Ling, accompanied by Jiang Yinyin, Lin Qingtan, and Mu Lingshan, calmly stepped into the renowned Tian Shang Pavilion auction venue.
As expected of a grand auction of the highest standard in the Chaotic Demon Sea, the venue was filled with countless rare treasures, including ancient materials, rare spiritual objects, and rare treasures, which shocked and spurred countless cultivators to fight tooth and nail.
These treasures, which are priceless in the eyes of outsiders and enough to drive countless powerful people to fight madly, seem ordinary to Xiao Ling and are not even worth his attention, so they naturally do not cause the slightest ripple.
But Jiang Yinyin and the other two were in high spirits.
They did not delve into the cultivation effects of the treasures, but only followed their own preferences, choosing to look at rare items that were exquisitely designed, beautifully colored, and seldom seen in the world.
When he came across a treasure that caught his eye, he would casually place a bid and buy it. After a while, he easily acquired many unique treasures, spending money with great lavishness.
Such a blatant and extravagant gesture naturally attracted countless greedy glances from everyone present.
The principle of not flaunting wealth is an age-old rule for cultivators. Xiao Ling and his group's ostentatious and extravagant behavior had already attracted the attention of many lurking forces, whose secret covetousness was obvious.
Xiao Ling remained completely unconcerned, his eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.
With his current overwhelming combat power, these cowardly villains, no matter how many come, can be wiped out with a flick of his finger and cannot cause the slightest trouble.
The auction concluded, and the group calmly left with their prized possessions.
As they walked to a quiet, sparsely populated street, sure enough, several dark figures suddenly darted out from the shadows, their fierce and menacing aura surrounding them. They were clearly eyeing Xiao Ling and his group's treasure-laden appearance and intended to rob them.
The cultivators lurking in the shadows had greedy eyes. They thought they had seized a golden opportunity, assuming that Xiao Ling was surrounded by weak girls who couldn't even kill a chicken. They had already planned to steal the treasure and escape.
But what happened the next second left everyone speechless and shocked.
Without Xiao Ling even needing to make a move, Jiang Yinyin and Lin Qingtan moved slightly, their auras instantly becoming fierce and intense.
Two graceful figures flashed out in an instant, their methods clean and swift. With a surge of spiritual energy, all the bandits blocking the road were defeated and eliminated in a flash before they even had time to scream.
The entire process was smooth and effortless, requiring minimal intervention.
Mu Lingshan, standing to the side, stared at the scene with her clear, bright eyes, her heart filled with amazement.
This was also the first time she had ever witnessed firsthand that her two newly acquainted older sisters possessed such formidable and extraordinary cultivation abilities.
Once the commotion around them had completely subsided, Mu Lingshan immediately stepped forward, her tone full of sincere admiration.
"Sister Qingtan, Sister Yinyin, you were both so amazing just now!"
Her eyes shone like stars, her clear gaze fixed on the two who had calmed down. Her small face was full of admiration, her eyes brimming with curiosity and longing. She even subconsciously looked at their small hands that had just made their move, her heart filled with envy.
Lin Qingtan smiled slightly upon hearing this, raised her hand and gently stroked Mu Lingshan's soft hair, and replied softly, "These skills were all carefully taught to us by Brother Xiao Ling. If you want to learn, you may wish to ask Brother Xiao Ling for guidance."
Jiang Yinyin, standing beside her, nodded slightly in agreement.
Mu Lingshan immediately turned her head and looked expectantly at Xiao Ling, who was standing to the side. She shook her pigtails and asked in a clear voice, "Brother Xiao Ling, could you teach me some powerful moves too?"
Looking at the little girl's expectant expression, Xiao Ling smiled gently and nodded calmly, "Of course. When I have time in the future, I will teach you a few practical martial arts techniques."
"Really?! Brother Xiao Ling is so kind!"
Upon hearing Xiao Ling's agreement, Mu Lingshan's face instantly blossomed into a radiant smile, her eyes crinkling with joy, almost overflowing with happiness. Her eyes sparkled with delight, her voice soft and sweet as she murmured, becoming increasingly affectionate and clingy.
As soon as he finished speaking, the little girl moved swiftly, without the slightest hesitation, and joyfully leaped forward, crashing straight into Xiao Ling's arms. Xiao Ling chuckled helplessly, raising his hand to gently and steadily pull the soft, petite figure into his embrace, his movements tender and indulgent.
The little one in his arms looked up with her delicate face, her eyes filled with bright smiles. She tiptoed slightly, her pink lips gently leaning forward to plant a sweet and soft kiss on Xiao Ling's cheek, innocent and romantic.
Seeing their intimate interaction, Lin Qingtan and Jiang Yinyin exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with tenderness, but a different kind of emotion welled up in their hearts at the same time.
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The Thunder Sea, located deep within the Chaotic Demon Sea, is a rather mysterious and unique sea area.
Legend has it that this place contains the cave dwelling left behind by a powerful cultivator at the Reincarnation Realm. For thousands of years, it has always attracted powerful individuals from all directions to come here and compete to explore the secret realm and its opportunities.
Rumbling--
On the crystal-clear, mirror-like sea, a massive sea-suppressing black whale cleaves through the vast blue waves, rushing in from afar, the waves surging and roaring, the sound echoing across the boundless sea.
Xiao Ling slowly opened his eyes, gazing at the horizon ahead. The once clear blue sea suddenly split into two, one side turning completely dark and inky, while the sky above was shrouded in endless layers of black thunderclouds.
Streaks of lightning, like ferocious dragons, roamed freely through the clouds, while deep, heavy thunderclaps boomed one after another, their sound rolling and spreading in all directions.
"We've finally arrived! This journey has been so boring."
Looking at the completely different seascape before her, Mu Lingshan breathed a sigh of relief, then put her hands on her slender waist and looked up at the sea with feigned boldness.
A series of clear and lively laughs rang out, and her childlike appearance only added a touch of playfulness and amusement.
Lin Qingtan glanced around at the people coming and going, her clear eyes flickered slightly, and she said softly, "Brother Xiao Ling, there are quite a lot of cultivators gathered in this area."
At this moment, the sound of air being torn apart rose and fell around the outer edge of the Thunder Sea, and streaks of brilliant light continuously pierced the sky. Cultivators came and went in an endless stream, making the scene very lively.
"This sea area has a unique environment, making it easy to cultivate techniques and secret arts that are suitable for the cultivation of lightning. It is also rich in all kinds of rare lightning-type natural treasures. Coupled with the rumors of the Reincarnation Realm cave, it is only natural that countless cultivators come here to explore and adventure."
After hearing Xiao Ling's explanation, the three women nodded in understanding.
"Let's set off immediately, as it will be inconvenient to travel on the Zhenhai Xuanjing any further."
Xiao Ling stood up, raised his hand and took out several Rank 8 pills, casually tossing them to the giant whale beneath him.
Before he finished speaking, his spiritual energy surged suddenly, and a gentle force steadily protected the three girls beside him.
The group transformed into a streak of azure light, detached themselves from the whale's back, and sped towards the depths of the Thunder Sea.
As the group set off, many cultivators around noticed the commotion and turned to look at them.
Some people spotted the Zhenhai Xuan Whale, which had regained its freedom, and their eyes flashed with greed as they secretly conceived the idea of capturing it.
Before anyone could react, the giant whale sank into the deep sea and disappeared without a trace.
Rumble!
A violent, deep rumble of thunder shook the surrounding area, rolling down from the depths of the boundless thunderclouds in the sky. Each sound reverberated through heaven and earth, as if the heavens were enraged and the world was roaring in fury, its power terrifying beyond measure.
Between the thick thunderclouds, streaks and bolts of extremely violent lightning repeatedly tore through the clouds, crashing down and slamming into the dark sea below.
With a deafening roar, towering waves suddenly rose from the ground, surging and crashing to the sky. A vast expanse of silvery lightning spread across the dark sea surface, accompanied by a continuous, ear-piercing crackling of electricity, filling the entire area.
Beneath the sky full of thunderclouds, Xiao Ling led the three women at breakneck speed, moving forward at full speed.
The deeper they went, the thicker and darker the surrounding thunderclouds became, turning entirely into a deep inky black. The thunderclouds across the entire sky seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, slowly swirling and turning, their aura growing increasingly terrifying.
The boundless, silvery lightning magma, like a waterfall cascading from the heavens, roared down with an overwhelming destructive force, sweeping across the land and sky.
From afar, the entire sky seemed to be cracked open with countless huge gaps, and bolts of lightning swept across the heavens and earth, magnificent and grand, yet containing terrifying power capable of tearing everything apart.
Outsiders would find it difficult to move an inch in this place, but crossing the layers of violent thunderstorms is nothing more than a piece of cake for Xiao Ling now. He is calm and composed throughout the process, without encountering the slightest hindrance.
After passing through the densely packed thunderstorm-prone areas, the landscape before the four suddenly changed.
The pitch-black thunderclouds in the sky quietly transformed, turning into a dazzling, brilliant silver-white color.
Extremely refined and fierce bolts of lightning pierced through the sky, falling straight down and penetrating the vast deep sea. The lightning flashed across the sky and the sea, creating a spectacular sight.
At the very core of the entire Thunder Domain, a massive, towering bolt of lightning, tens of thousands of feet thick, pierced through the heavens and earth.
Deep within the lightning, a colossal cavern, with its vast outline and imposing presence, faintly emerges, shrouded in endless lightning, ancient, mysterious, and magnificent.
"Thunder Emperor's Cave".
Xiao Ling raised his eyes and gazed at the ancient cave dwelling shrouded in ten thousand feet of lightning. His eyebrows twitched slightly, and a faint ripple passed through his eyes.
Immediately, he casually summoned something in mid-air, unleashing power from his palm, causing all the chaotic lightning bolts swirling around him to converge.
Boom—!
A deafening roar that shook the entire Thunder Sea suddenly exploded!
The towering lightning barrier that enveloped the cave was frozen in mid-air by this simple strike.
Immediately following, an ancient stone door, thousands of feet high and incredibly heavy, slowly slid open inwards, illuminated by dazzling lightning.
A vast and ancient Daoist aura, as vast and wild as a tide, swept out like an overwhelming tide, instantly enveloping the surrounding world with its profound and ancient presence.
Mu Lingshan blinked her clear, bright eyes, gazing curiously at the magnificent cave hidden deep within the lightning, and softly asked, "Brother Xiao Ling, is this the Thunder Emperor's Cave you mentioned before?"
Xiao Ling nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on the ancient and mysterious mountain gate ahead. His tone was steady as he stated the truth: "That's right, this is the Thunder Emperor's Cave, a secret realm left behind by the ancient Thunder Emperor. The Thunder Ancestral Symbol I'm searching for is hidden within this cave." (End of Chapter)