Chapter 1450: Chapter 1451: Taking Advantage of Thunder’s Inattention
Speaking was an elder, deep eyes twinkling with a bright blue light, holding a blue flame in his hand.
Torches held by the surrounding crowd all derived from this flame. The old man managing to create fire in this barren place suggests his strength and cultivation level in the outside world must be formidable.
The Heavenly God Academy’s leading Elder had never seen this person, probably from outside the realm.
“I am Zhang San. What brings you here, my friend?”
Li Xiaobai spoke calmly.
“My friend?”
Upon hearing this, the surrounding crowd was shocked, even the old man was taken aback. Where did this daring young man come from, calling him a friend?
This could be considered a grave disrespect!
Yet, seeing endless cultivators emerging behind the young man, the curse ready to spill from his lips was swallowed instead.
This young man seems to be the leader of this group, and can utilize cultivation at this place. His heart was a bit uneasy. Could this person be some ancient monster transformed?
“Please wait, my friend. Up ahead lies the path leading to the upper level. I’m here researching with fellow cultivators, but we’re at a loss. Seeing your extraordinary power, why not come forward and have a look?”
The old man smiled cheerfully, though a cold glint flashed in his eyes. Killing his disciple in front of everyone could not simply go unpunished.
“Oh?”
“Is this the entrance to the second level?”
Li Xiaobai raised an eyebrow, feeling surprised. Just out of the passageway and already reaching the upper level, these embroidered shoes are quite miraculous.
“I am Li Gandang of the Beiliang Royal Family. May I ask your esteemed name? Being able to exhibit cultivation in the forty-ninth battlefield, have you discovered a loophole in the rules?”
The old man asked with a smile.
“Rules are made for the weak, while the strong always break them. It seems your cultivation isn’t sufficient; you need more practice!”
“I am Zhang San of the Baihe Clan from the Heavenly God Academy in Cangtian Realm; greetings, fellow cultivators!”
Li Xiaobai saluted with his hands clasped, speaking cheerfully.
As he approached, he saw a group of familiar faces at the front—the disciples and cultivators of the Heavenly God Academy—holding no torches. It was clear they were pushed to the front as cannon fodder; these people weren’t doing well!
The faces of the cultivators looked unpleasant. The newcomer’s words sounded amicable, yet somehow weren’t pleasant.
Why did it feel like everyone present was subtly insulted?
And why did Li Gandang from the Beiliang Royal Family regard him as an equal?
Could this seemingly young cultivator actually be some hidden master?
“So, friends from Cangtian Realm. The Heavenly God Academy is a name I’ve heard plenty of times, never thinking each prominent member is exceptional and fierce!”
“Earlier, the heroes from Cangtian Realm demonstrated their valor, leading the charge to explore the second level first. Such noble spirit is admirable, wouldn’t you agree to join them as an Elder of Heavenly God Academy?”
Li Gandang smiled, harboring murderous intent. The newcomer showed him no respect and happened to be a master from the Heavenly God Academy. If he could trap them here, it would be advantageous for Beiliang Realm!
“If the mere second level troubles you, it seems the Beiliang Royal Family holds no special position, just like everyone else. Step aside and observe how I operate!”
Li Xiaobai, hands behind his back, face expressionless, rallied his troops forward through the crowd, arriving at the forefront.
Ahead lay a dark passageway ascending, with a membrane between layers, faintly shimmering with lightning power—a sight extraordinary.
“May I ask if the senior is a master of Baihe Clan?”
“I am Mo Yun, Elder of the Heavenly God Academy. Greetings, senior!”
An elder beside him bowed and greeted.
The other Heavenly God Academy disciples followed suit, bowing respectfully, curious but restrained from showing it. For years, they hadn’t heard of any Baihe Clan member named Zhang San.
Yet, this person took on Li Gandang of Beiliang Royal Family as an equal, called him a friend—they concluded he must be a master!
Perhaps they were fortunate!
“Hmph, I am Zhang San of Baihe Clan. You’ve tarnished the Academy’s reputation, struggling with the second level. Back home, refine yourselves!”
Li Xiaobai scolded sternly, as if chastizing juniors—a strange scene, no one could clarify his background yet none dared to retort.
“Yes, yes, senior’s teaching is appreciated!”
“When we return, we’ll strive diligently to ensure no disgrace falls upon Heavenly God Academy!”
“However, a barrier crafted from lightning exists between these two levels, touching it transforms a cultivator into charcoal instantly. Relying solely on physical strength is likely impossible!”
Mo Yun continued, explaining the lightning wall’s structure.
But before finishing, his eyes widened suddenly when the youth nonchalantly extended his arm through the continuous electric ripples, unobstructed and unharmed, treating the numerous Silver Serpents as mere decoration.
“What did you say just now?”
Li Xiaobai casually swiped the lightning, grabbing a handful of Silver Serpents—they flitted erratically through the air, emanating dangerous energies.
Insulating Body!
Able to fend off any lightning force, this static lightning barrier differs from heavenly tribulations—he was utterly immune, causing no harm.
“How is this possible!”
“Could the barrier have malfunctioned, halting its effects!”
An adept exclaimed in disbelief, reaching out only for Silver Serpents to swirl and scorch his body into charcoal in an instant.
The barrier remained functioning, making Zhang San, the cultivator, the anomaly, unfazed by lightning power!
What is his physical body comprised of, what cultivation level must it be in the outside world? With mere physical strength, he could dominate them!
“If you don’t court trouble, it’ll spare you.”
Li Xiaobai shook his head.
“You… how did you do that, mere physical body couldn’t reach such heights. Can it be Bloodline Power?”
Li Gandang stammered, asking.
“Indeed simple, to pass this lightning barrier, act indifferent first, then slip through unnoticed.”
Li Xiaobai stepped forward, ascending the stairs to the second level, speaking calmly: “Have you mastered it?”
All cultivators: “???”
Why treat me as a fool when we have no grievances, sir?