Chapter 333 - 204: Zhen Thunder

Chapter 333: Chapter 204: Zhen Thunder

Even a Core Formation Realm expert would find it exhausting to manifest a Perfect Realm day after day without rest.

Suddenly, he saw Su Mu close his eyes.

At the same time, tiny sparks of fire unexpectedly appeared around Su Mu’s body.

Those sparks danced up and down like sprites, flying around Su Mu’s body.

Some sparks even settled on his shoulders and the tips of his hair.

Li Tingkui’s eyes widened again.

"The Li Fire Realm... Perfection!"

Li Tingkui muttered to himself, a look of admiration appearing in his eyes.

Although he was confident Su Mu would eventually comprehend the Li Fire Realm to the Perfection Realm, seeing it happen with his own eyes still filled Li Tingkui with a profound sense of wonder.

He had said ten days, but in reality, it only took nine. Su Mu had actually managed to comprehend the Li Fire Realm to the Perfection Realm.

’As expected of Su Mu, whose comprehension is second to none.’

Li Tingkui was now genuinely impressed.

In less than a month, Su Mu’s Li Fire Realm had gone from Major Completion to Perfection.

Back in the day, that same step had taken him, Li Tingkui, a full seven years!

The key was, Su Mu had even found the time to comprehend the Thunder Shock Realm on the side!

Although Li Tingkui could shamelessly claim that Su Mu’s rapid breakthrough was all thanks to his diligent teaching...

...no matter how shameless he was, he couldn’t bring himself to take all the credit.

He had taught them both the same way, and that kid Xu Chongyuan had followed along from beginning to end.

But he had only just reached the entry level of the Li Fire Realm, not even Minor Completion.

Going from Major Completion to Perfection was far more difficult than just reaching the entry level.

Xu Chongyuan represented the level of an ordinary genius in the Taiping Bureau.

Su Mu, on the other hand, was simply a monster!

A full hour passed before the sparks dancing around Su Mu finally vanished. He opened his eyes, a look of delight on his face.

"Finally, I’ve mastered a Perfect Realm. That wasn’t easy."

Su Mu couldn’t help but sigh with emotion.

Only he knew how much effort he had put in to reach this day.

Li Tingkui: "..."

’Not easy?’

’How old are you? You’ve already mastered a Perfect Realm, and you say it wasn’t easy?’

’I’m the one who has it hard, alright?’

’I put in so much effort to teach you, only to have you stab me in the heart. What did I do to deserve this?’

Li Tingkui rolled his eyes hard.

"Lord Li, my Li Fire Realm has already reached Perfection, so why don’t I have any clue about the Phenomenon yet?"

Su Mu asked, looking at Li Tingkui.

"In your dreams!"

Li Tingkui snapped, "Didn’t I tell you? You need to master at least two Perfect Realms before you can even think about comprehending a Phenomenon."

"Where are you at now? You’re still a long way off!"

’I have to take this kid down a peg, or his ego will shoot through the roof.’

"Two of them, huh."

Su Mu sighed, "Looks like it’ll take me another year or so to comprehend a Phenomenon."

Li Tingkui staggered and nearly fell over.

’A year or so to comprehend a Phenomenon?’

’Are you fucking kidding me?’

’Wait!’

’This kid said he’d reach Perfection in the Li Fire Realm in ten days, and he ended up doing it in nine.’

’He’s now saying he can comprehend a Phenomenon in a year or so... don’t tell me he’s not joking this time either?’

’You can comprehend a Phenomenon in a year or so, and you’re sighing?’

’Is that supposed to be a long time?’

’It took me a full twenty years to comprehend a Phenomenon, alright?!’

’No, my chest feels tight.’

Li Tingkui clutched his chest, feeling like he’d been stabbed in the heart twice more.

"Lord Li, can any two Perfect Realms be used to break through to a Phenomenon?"

Su Mu inquired.

"Don’t ask me, I don’t know."

"Your Li Fire Realm has reached Perfection, so my task is complete," Li Tingkui said as he walked away. "Kid, make sure you come back from the Demon Court alive. I want to see just how high you can climb in the future."

Shouldering his long spear, Li Tingkui strode into the air and vanished in the blink of an eye.

"Lord Li, thank you."

Facing the direction where Li Tingkui had disappeared, Su Mu’s expression turned serious as he bowed deeply.

...

"The delegation is two days away from Hujue Pass. They will arrive the day after tomorrow at the latest. They’ll rest at Hujue Pass for a day, then depart for the Demon Court."

Yang Changfeng said.

He placed Su Mu’s new Official Uniform in front of him.

The new uniform was still that of a Taiping Captain. The only difference was that the two cloud patterns on the collar had become three.

Three cloud patterns signified three special merits.

This was equivalent to three first-class merits from Su Mu’s previous life.

Yang Changfeng also had a look of envy on his face.

"Wear this Inner Armor close to your skin. It will help you resist the Demonic Qi of the wilderness."

Yang Changfeng said, handing an Inner Armor to Su Mu.

This was the Profound Weapon Li Tingkui had mentioned before. It could help Martial Artists resist Demonic Qi, but it was only effective for those below the True Essence Realm.

"For this mission, the Hujue Pass Taiping Bureau cannot send anyone with you. I hope you understand."

Yang Changfeng continued.

"You jest, Lord Yang."

Su Mu said, "The Hujue Pass Taiping Bureau has a heavy responsibility. Senior Brother Xu and I are enough."

"Besides, haven’t other Taiping Captains already been assigned to the delegation?"

"Although you are not officially part of the Hujue Pass Taiping Bureau, you once fought alongside us. In my heart, I already consider you one of our own."

Yang Changfeng said in a deep voice.

"We are all brothers of the Taiping Bureau—"

Su Mu said.

Yang Changfeng waved his hand and said, "Since you’re one of us, I won’t be polite."

"On this mission, the Hujue Pass Taiping Bureau can’t send men to help you, but we do have a Profound Weapon. Let it represent the Hujue Pass Taiping Bureau and lend you a hand!"

With that, Yang Changfeng placed a Profound Weapon on the table with a solemn expression.

The Profound Weapon had a peculiar shape. It looked like a pair of small wings, shimmering silver and exquisitely crafted.

"This— isn’t this a bit much?"

Su Mu looked at the Profound Weapon, hesitating.

He had already received more than enough from Hujue Pass.

Hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, the Yin Pendant from the Yin Yang Pendant, and Li Tingkui’s unreserved teachings.

He felt a bit embarrassed to take a Profound Weapon from Hujue Pass as well.

A Profound Weapon was no ordinary weapon.

Su Mu’s Five Flames Heaven-Shaking Bow had once been the Town Guard Profound Weapon of Wuling City.

"Don’t refuse."

Yang Changfeng said, "You deserve this."

"If it weren’t for you, it’s uncertain whether the Hujue Pass Taiping Bureau would even still exist."

"I, and all the brothers of the Hujue Pass Taiping Bureau, owe you our lives."

"A single Profound Weapon is nothing in comparison."

His words left Su Mu speechless.

"Besides, you’re the only one in the Hujue Pass Taiping Bureau who can unleash the full potential of this Profound Weapon."

Yang Changfeng continued, "These Wind and Thunder Wings must be activated using both the Xun Wind Realm and the Thunder Shock Realm."

"Only someone who has comprehended both the Thunder Shock Realm and the Xun Wind Realm can fully unleash its power."

"No one in the Hujue Pass Taiping Bureau has comprehended both of these realms. Even if they could barely activate it, they wouldn’t be able to use its full power."

Su Mu looked at the Wind and Thunder Wings with some surprise, thinking to himself, ’What a coincidence.’

He already knew that Profound Weapons were different from ordinary weapons and required specific conditions to be used.

For example, his Five Flames Heaven-Shaking Bow could only be used by a Martial Artist who had undergone nine blood exchanges.

It wasn’t strange that these Wind and Thunder Wings required comprehension of both the Xun Wind Realm and the Thunder Shock Realm.

’Good thing I’ve learned so many things. Otherwise, even if Yang Changfeng gave me a Profound Weapon, I wouldn’t be able to use it.’

’The old saying is true: you can never have too many skills.’

"Take it. On this mission, you are representing the Taiping Bureau. Having an extra Profound Weapon will provide more security for you and for the entire delegation."

Yang Changfeng said, "This isn’t just for you; it’s for the Taiping Bureau, for Da Xuan."

Yang Changfeng was now appealing to a higher cause, leaving Su Mu with no way to refuse.

"Since you put it that way, it would be impolite to refuse, though I feel I don’t deserve it," Su Mu said, picking up the Wind and Thunder Wings.

"With this, even if you run into trouble in the Demon Court, at the very least, you’ll be able to save your own life. No ordinary demon will ever be able to catch you."

Yang Changfeng said confidently, a smile spreading across his face.