CHAPTER 539: CHAPTER 494: NINE HEAVENS RESPOND TO THE PRIMORDIAL! THE HEART IS THE SOURCE OF THUNDER!

Which is lighter and which is heavier, he introspected.

At this moment, Meng Chuan’s thoughts were quite clear.

After his comprehension improved, it seemed that without much deliberation, everything suddenly became clear.

Immediately, he pondered the original purpose of "attracting lightning into the body."

Learning from the War Soul space, the method of transformation in the world of "Five Thunder Strikes," used by the crazy Taoist.

His Demon Suppressing Thunder True Qi was already not much different from real lightning.

As long as the internal breath in the spring was not exhausted, it could be accessed at any time to strike himself...

Previously, he had been handled by the crazy Taoist’s second state over ten times.

He had some understanding of learning the enemy’s methods.

Now with his improved comprehension, Meng Chuan believed that with his current intelligence, it wouldn’t take long to master it...

Afterward, he would go to Shaolin, and even head to Jin Land to lure Fang Jianxing out of his cave.

During the process, the relentless pursuit by the Demon Path was inevitable.

If he could develop one more method, it would be safer.

He speculated that once he mastered the transformation method of the crazy Taoist,

then, his ultimate form,

would transform into the "Thunder Armor Giant," further elevating his combat power limit.

Thinking of this, Meng Chuan couldn’t wait to go to the War Soul space to learn secretly.

But his spiritual power had been worn down a lot after refining the True Martial Thunder for several days.

This was the [Soul] burning, consuming spiritual fire.

It had to rely on his physique to nourish and replenish it.

He thought for a while and decided to wait until he recovered some before visiting the crazy Taoist.

...

At this moment, the Dragon Meditation Secret Technique reached Perfection, and the True Martial Thunder was refined.

After another round of contemplation, he thought to himself:

"The journey to Wudang has almost ended perfectly. But before that, there’s one more thing I need to do..."

And that is to clear out as many Daoist scriptures from the [Huangjing Pavilion] as possible.

He’s not moving them to his waist badge, he’s certainly not daring to...

Instead, using [Testify Once, Testify Forever] to memorize them by heart, moving the scriptures into his mind.

Within the scriptures, hidden mysteries abound.

Besides the Daoist martial principles, there is much wisdom beneficial to Martial Arts.

As Uncle Master Zhao stated:

"The Daoist scriptures are the roots, understanding the principles of yin and yang. Martial Arts is the practice, transforming philosophy into fist techniques. Only when the two are in harmony can the true realm of Martial Arts be realized."

This is the "True Martial Realm" revered by the whole of Wudang.

He didn’t think of this realm as something so complex.

He just thought that many Daoist scriptures couldn’t be understood yet, so they should be stored in his mind first.

In the future, if needed, he could digest and comprehend them.

...

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

During these days, while Meng Chuan was transporting the Daoist scriptures, Wang Ye accompanied him.

At this time, he was reading a Daoist scripture titled [Ziwei Xuandu Thunder True Classic].

Legend has it that the scripture was imparted by the Nine Heavens Primordial Supreme Lord of Thunder, as the foundational scripture of Shenxiao Thunder Law.

In fact, this scripture was left in the mortal world by the Shenxiao sect’s forefather from the Ancient Martial Era, Wang Wenqing.

The "Correct Method of the Five Thunders," a lineage of ancient Martial Arts from the Shenxiao sect, all originated from this scripture and were subsequently created by later generations.

The scripture explains that Thunder is the pivot of heaven and earth, capable of rewarding and punishing good and evil, and governing life and death, growth and decay.

Meng Chuan read with delight, combining it with the newly gained thunder power, reaping substantial benefits.

"...

My cultivation: as strong as the firmest, as soft as the most gentle; heart in harmony with thunder. Thunder is the use of the heart. The Five Thunders Correct Method does not seek external thunder, but rather practices the heart’s thunder internally!

If the heart is clear, a true yang naturally arises, like a seed meeting spring, bursting into thunder. If the heart is dim, true yang sinks into darkness, like ashes without flame.

..."

The more he read, the more Meng Chuan was touched, marveling at the wisdom of the ancients.

The text mainly discusses internal and external thunder methods with implications for good, evil, and compassion.

He discarded the mysterious phrases, trying to understand what he could comprehend.

Not going into unproductive worries to prevent the rise of heart demons, which is also a form of "comprehension."

Meanwhile, beside him, Wang Ye, seeing him engrossed in the Daoist scripture, became increasingly anxious...

"Brother Meng, what on earth did you comprehend, Brother Meng! Quickly tell me!"

These days, the reason Wang Ye followed Meng Chuan to study Daoist scriptures,

was he discovered that Meng Chuan’s Daoist comprehension was indeed formidable.

Many things he didn’t understand, Meng Chuan could figure out through alternative means.

Listening to him also provided great insights.

To this day, he sometimes doubts who truly is the real Daoist between the two of them...

At this moment, Meng Chuan was still immersed in the world of Daoist scriptures, ignoring Wang Ye.

After studying it several times, he had grasped its essence:

"The thunder within the heart, seeking nothing external, the Five Thunders Correct Method, Five Thunder Strikes..."

From this Thunder True Classic, it seemed he found the path beyond the Limit Breaking of [Five Thunder Strikes] Perfection.

He had already memorized the scripture’s content, pondering it during leisure to gradually penetrate the true meaning of thunder methods.

He would push the Five Thunder Strikes toward his desired vision.

Seeing Wang Ye becoming anxious, Meng Chuan closed the scripture and left with a big laugh:

"The Dao says: It cannot be spoken!"

The thunder within the mind still needs to be resolved by oneself.

If he spoke of it, it would be "clinging to appearances."

"Damn it!"

Wang Ye exclaimed in frustration, quickly taking the Thunder Ancestor scripture from Meng Chuan’s hand.

He flipped through it repeatedly, but gained no real understanding.

He speculated whether it was because he didn’t cultivate thunder methods, making his mental clarity dim.

Can’t compare to Meng Chuan, the "fake Taoist."

Thinking of this, there was no more hesitation.

"Master, I want to learn Thunder Technique!"

...

Bidding farewell to Wang Ye, leaving the Imperial Scripture Pavilion.

Meng Chuan returned indoors to meditate.

Today, his spiritual power had fully recovered, and he was enlightened by the "Thunder Ancestor."

At this point, it was the perfect time to deal with the mad Taoist!

Breaking through the ancient martial fist skill world in the Battle Soul Space can grant him a lot of insights from the fist skills, thereby significantly improving Martial Arts Proficiency.

Just like in the Imaginary World, pulling back and forth with Marshal Qi repeatedly.

The learning process slowly accumulates martial arts experience.

When "clearing the level," he would have a sudden enlightenment with accumulated knowledge.

He slowly regulated his breath, calming his mind.

"There’s also the mad Taoist’s second state, using thunder to stimulate the body transformation technique..."

This method, he must learn!

If a mad Taoist, a "feeble mage," could instantly transform into a Close-Combat Thunder Mage...

What if it were myself, who is already adept at close-range attacks and defenses?

Wouldn’t it take off...

Next, Meng Chuan skillfully activated the mysterious symbol on the inside of his wrist.

The faint red pattern of the symbol appeared lightly, and a mystical glow flashed.

The next moment, he arrived at the [Battle Soul Space].

From the outside world, his physical body appeared as if he was sitting cross-legged, dreaming, seemingly asleep.

His soul wandered who knows where, leaving only his body as an anchor in reality.

The room was exceptionally quiet, with only intermittent breathing heard faintly.

...

Meng Chuan once again set foot in the familiar world of Five Thunders Striking the Top.

Above his head, the lead clouds rolled.

With a muffled sound, a thunder python with an open bloody mouth descended from the cloud.

He smiled knowingly; the old Taoist’s three striking moves greeted him with a familiar "welcoming thunder" once again.

This time, Meng Chuan walked straight in without the slightest intention of dodging.

His body was enveloped in a glowing blue light, turning purple at the moment the thunder struck.

Instantly, in this somewhat dim world, the collision of thunder light was dazzling, illuminating Meng Chuan’s surroundings brightly.

Atop the distant mountain peak.

The mad old Taoist saw this scene and was somewhat astonished.

His expression twisted, showing a mechanical surprise that exceeded routine operations.

The Thunder Technique struck that rebellious one.

Yet, like ice and snow under the blazing sun, it quickly melted and disintegrated.

At the foot of the mountain.

Meng Chuan was quite satisfied with the scene he witnessed.

Previously, if he didn’t dodge, he had to withstand using countless hard skills, consuming most of its power before using his own Thunder Attribute aura to neutralize it.

Now, just letting the "Thunder True Qi" protect him could completely extinguish the thunders the old Taoist summoned, resembling an upper rank crushing a lower rank.

Doing this seemed easy to say but wasn’t simple to execute in practice.

The source of this type of True Qi came from a mutated spring eye.

At least a Grade Four or above Thunder Attribute treasure could achieve this mutation level.

And it must protect the entire body to achieve "Qi flowing throughout the body."

A typical martial arts master’s spring eye size is limited, making this nearly impossible to achieve.

You could say, whatever he casually demonstrated now exceeded the level of a second-order limit.

Storms gathered and scattered, dust dissipated into nothingness.

Meng Chuan didn’t choose to advance while the smoke from the thunder was yet to clear, as he did before.

Instead, he stayed in place, waiting while his fists shone with blue-purple light, his whole body like an engine roaring to life with steaming heat emanating.

He needed to leave room for the old Taoist to exert full strength and watch all his methods.

"This mad Taoist’s prototype should be a renowned Qi Refiner of the Shenxiao Sect from the Ancient Martial Era.

He comprehended the inner thunder, thus could summon heaven and earth’s thunderbolts, refining his body into power..."

Due to his crazed demeanor and speech,

It’s unclear which ancient martial predecessor, leaving traces in the mortal world, he truly is.

Five Thunders Striking the Top leaves no trace of its inheritance.

Thus, the original cultivation technique containing the true essence of martial arts fell into the hands of Professor Li Zhenyue of the United University’s Five Elements Supreme.

These thoughts flashed through like lightning.

Suddenly raising his eyes, countless thunders mixed with a destructive aura followed.

Meng Chuan stood there, his form in the thunderlight, leaving only a deep silhouette visible.

The old Taoist stared at him from afar, his right hand maintaining a gesture with five fingers spread supporting upward.

After waiting a while, he saw him slowly walk out from the "Thunderstorm Zone."

Still unscathed!

Meng Chuan tapped his toes, and his form instantly shifted to the mountain foot, putting pressure on the old Taoist, urging him to "transform" quickly.

He saw the top of the mountain; one of the old Taoist’s eyebrows twisted upward while another slanted downward, a strange perplexed expression on his face.

From his ashen body suddenly rose an indeterminate glow, and observing this, the glow seemed to flare like fire when the wind blew.

Meng Chuan recalled the Purple Star Mystical Capital Thunder Jade Scripture, immediate inspiration struck.

It was indeed thunder between heaven and earth, awakening from within.

"Mind is where thunder lies."

Its philosophy matches what the scripture depicted.

It’s not about seeking external thunders but "Inner Thunder Cultivation."

His understanding resembled a visualization technique.

The primary relationship between thunder and oneself was initially misunderstood.

"Like seeds meeting spring, sprouting into thunder, when the heart is benighted..."

"The process of drawing thunder into the body should be where my self and my heart take the lead, not where thunder holds the main position."