Chapter 414 - 251: Wind and Thunder

Chapter 414: Chapter 251: Wind and Thunder

On one hand, he had temporarily escaped the immense threat of Fang Yue. For the short term, at least, the Shui Long Bang no longer needed to worry about his oppression and control.

On the other hand, he also knew this course of action would very likely lead to even greater trouble.

Fang Yue was no ordinary man. If he managed to survive and escape the deserted island, he would undoubtedly unleash his frenzied vengeance upon Zhou Kuisheng and the Shui Long Bang.

Zhou Kuisheng didn’t even dare to imagine such consequences.

However, at this moment, he had no better choice.

Fang Yue’s power was simply too great; he was utterly incapable of opposing him.

He could only hope that Fang Yue would meet some misfortune on the island, or never find his way back.

After all, this was the man who knew he had murdered the gang leader, Chen Dayong. And with Fang Yue’s immense power, what did his own title as leader of the Shui Long Bang even matter?

’Who would the Shui Long Bang’s assets even belong to then!’

The thoughts in Zhou Kuisheng’s mind churned like a turbulent sea, impossible to calm.

He knew full well that betraying Fang Yue was, in fact, a massive gamble.

If he won, he might truly seize control of the Shui Long Bang and become the overlord of these waters. If he lost, both he and the Shui Long Bang would face total annihilation.

But the die was cast. Having made his choice, Zhou Kuisheng could only brace himself and see it through.

He trusted his own judgment, believing the chances of Fang Yue surviving on the deserted island were slim to none.

After all, the island was desolate and uninhabited; it would be difficult to find even the most basic necessities.

’He’ll starve to death on this island sooner or later!’

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Meanwhile, Fang Yue, who had already ventured deep into the island, was unaware that the Shui Long Bang had already set sail and departed.

As Fang Yue ventured deeper into the isolated island, the dense forest canopy blocked out most of the sky, casting the jungle in a dim and mysterious light.

He proceeded with caution, ever vigilant for potential dangers.

The island wasn’t large, but Fang Yue could sense that it concealed many unknown secrets.

His eyes darted through the trees, searching for any possible clues.

This island was very important to him; he had to find what he was looking for as quickly as possible.

Time ticked by as Fang Yue walked deeper and deeper into the jungle.

He felt as if he had entered a world cut off from everything else, surrounded only by dense trees, yet he couldn’t hear the slightest cry of a single beast.

"This place is truly worthy of its reputation as a place that can nurture Wind and Thunder Dual Attribute Primordial Qi. It really is extraordinary."

A flicker of doubt crossed Fang Yue’s mind.

’This jungle is so dense, yet it’s unnervingly quiet, as if every living creature has vanished.’

He instinctively heightened his vigilance, and his steps grew lighter.

Fang Yue pressed on, his gaze sharp as a torch, using his Primordial Qi perception to scan every inch of his surroundings.

Having mastered both Wood and Fire Primordial Qi, which were virtually inexhaustible, Fang Yue’s perceptive range was immense.

Yet it seemed some mysterious power was interfering with his senses.

He was unable to clearly perceive the surrounding Primordial Qi fluctuations and signs of life as he normally could.

This situation made Fang Yue even more cautious. He knew this was no ordinary island.

He concealed his aura and moved silently through the jungle like a hunting leopard.

After an unknown amount of time, Fang Yue finally reached the center of the island.

Here stood a mountain peak that soared into the clouds, wreathed in a faint mist. At its summit, a cluster of dark clouds was visible to the naked eye. Lightning periodically snaked through them, accompanied by rumbling thunder, creating a mysterious and unfathomable sight.

Fang Yue gazed at the peak, a powerful intuition rising within him.

He sensed that what he was looking for was within this very mountain, and that the Wind and Thunder Dual Attribute Primordial Qi was surely connected to those mysterious, lightning-filled clouds.

Without hesitation, he began to ascend the mountain.

The mountain was steep with almost no path, yet Fang Yue ascended as if walking on level ground, easily reaching the summit.

The moment he stood upon the summit, he immediately felt a powerful Wind and Thunder Power.

Wind and thunder intertwined, forming a violent storm that seemed poised to devour everything in its path.

Fang Yue took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his excitement.

He knew he had found the source of the Wind and Thunder Dual Attribute Primordial Qi.

He cautiously stepped into the storm. Though the Wind and Thunder Power was incredibly violent, Fang Yue felt a sense of resonance with it.

But the storm was too fierce; even with his level of cultivation, Fang Yue didn’t dare to rashly venture into its center.

He stood at the edge of the storm, observing it quietly.

As time passed, Fang Yue gradually discovered that the storm wasn’t chaotic but was rotating in a set pattern.

’I shouldn’t be hasty,’ Fang Yue decided.

He didn’t blindly rush into the center of the storm. Instead, he found a relatively safe spot and waited.

He knew the source of the Wind and Thunder Dual Attribute Primordial Qi was hidden within the storm, but he also knew that with his current strength, he couldn’t withstand the direct force of that violent Wind and Thunder Power.

’If I wait another ten days, the storm’s power should weaken a bit.’

Fang Yue made his decision. He found a spot sheltered from the wind, sat down cross-legged, and began to cultivate. He knew that here, every second was precious; he couldn’t afford to waste any time.

「Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.」

Fang Yue opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them. He could feel that his cultivation had improved again. Although the increase wasn’t significant, at this critical juncture, even the slightest improvement could be the key to his breakthrough.

He stood up, stretched his limbs, and once more headed toward the center of the storm.

When he reached the storm, he found that its power had indeed weakened considerably. It was still violent, but no longer unapproachably so.

Fang Yue took a deep breath, channeled the Primordial Qi throughout his body, and cautiously stepped into the heart of the storm.

The moment he entered the storm’s core, Fang Yue felt a powerful Wind and Thunder Power surging at him from all directions.

This power came at him like a hoard of violent dragons, relentlessly battering his body.

Not daring to be careless, Fang Yue immediately activated his Heart Method to draw this Wind and Thunder Primordial Qi into his body.

Once inside his body, the Wind and Thunder Primordial Qi instantly grew docile, as if it had found its home. It coursed through Fang Yue’s meridians, continuously strengthening his body and cultivation.

Fang Yue was ecstatic. He knew his gamble had paid off.

The storm truly did contain Wind and Thunder Dual Attribute Primordial Qi, and its quality was exceptionally high, far surpassing any ordinary Primordial Qi.

Not daring to waste a single moment, he immediately channeled his Heart Method at full power, absorbing all of the Wind and Thunder Primordial Qi.

As time went on, his cultivation rose at a visible rate.

After an unknown period, when Fang Yue opened his eyes again, he found he had successfully broken through to the next realm.

Not only that, but he could also feel that his meridians and his physical body had been greatly enhanced, as if he had been completely reborn.

He knew he had the storm to thank for all of it.

The area had not only provided him with an ample supply of Wind and Thunder Primordial Qi, but it had also tempered his body and cultivation in a unique way.

Fang Yue stood in the heart of the storm, feeling the immense Wind and Thunder Primordial Qi within him, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.

He knew the rewards from his trip to this deserted island had far exceeded his expectations.

He didn’t rush to leave the storm, but instead continued to cultivate within it, solidifying his new level of power.

He knew this was a rare opportunity that he had to take full advantage of.

「Several days later」, when Fang Yue emerged from the storm again, he had gained complete control over the Wind and Thunder Primordial Qi within him.

Now, Wood, Fire, Wind, and Thunder—four types of Primordial Qi—flowed through his body, seeming to form a perfect cycle.

He felt an unprecedented power, as if he could command the forces of heaven and earth with a single thought.

Fang Yue stood atop the mountain, gazing down at the island below.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and felt the flow of the four types of Primordial Qi within him.

They surged through his meridians like four great dragons, providing him with a ceaseless torrent of power.