Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System

“Yes.”

Hearing the summons from the Heaven Mandate Peak Head, Li Yun nodded respectfully. Without any delay, he immediately set off toward the Heaven Mandate Hall.

Before long, he arrived inside the hall.

The vast chamber felt quiet and empty. Only the Heaven Mandate Peak Head stood within, his presence calm yet imposing.

“I did not expect that you would possess such talent in alchemy as well,” the Peak Head said with a smile. “You have truly given me a great surprise. Not only that, you have also brought honor to Heaven Mandate Peak.”

“You praise me too much, Peak Head,” Li Yun replied with a modest smile. He then asked, “May I know the reason you have summoned me here?”

“Of course, it is to grant you certain benefits,” the Heaven Mandate Peak Head said as he slowly opened his eyes, a faint smile forming on his lips. “The Four Peaks Tournament is about to begin. I have high expectations for you, so it is only natural that I help you improve your cultivation before the tournament starts.”

He paused briefly before continuing.

“Have you heard of the treasure land on Heaven Mandate Peak known as the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool?”

“Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool?”

Li Yun raised an eyebrow slightly when he heard this.

Having spent a considerable amount of time on Heaven Mandate Peak, he was naturally familiar with this place.

According to legend, Heaven Mandate Peak possessed a unique treasure land known as the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool. This thunder pool had a very special property. It could absorb the power of heavenly thunder, and after undergoing transformation within the pool, that power would turn into a unique energy called Heavenly Spirit Thunder Liquid.

This Heavenly Spirit Thunder Liquid was an extremely precious resource. Once absorbed, it could significantly strengthen a martial artist’s physique while also enhancing their cultivation, making it a highly sought after treasure.

There was also another secret associated with this place.

It was said that the peak’s supreme inheritance, the Heavenly Lightning Codex, was hidden deep within the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool. If a disciple of Heaven Mandate Peak could reach its deepest region, they would have the opportunity to obtain the cultivation method of this powerful technique.

However, reaching the deepest part of the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool might sound simple in theory, but in reality it was extremely difficult.

The Heavenly Spirit Thunder Liquid within the pool was formed from the power of heavenly thunder itself. Even after undergoing transformation, its nature was still rooted in one of the most destructive forces in existence.

The power of heavenly thunder was notoriously violent. A single bolt of true heavenly thunder was capable of killing even a Qi Sea Realm expert, which clearly showed just how terrifying that force truly was.

Although the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool refined and softened that power, reducing much of its violent nature, the remaining energy was still incredibly dangerous and could not be underestimated.

From what Li Yun knew, the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool was divided into three distinct regions. These were the outer perimeter, the central region, and the deepest core.

The outer perimeter contained only a small amount of thunder energy, and its intensity was relatively gentle. Because of this, it was the safest area and most suitable for cultivation.

The central region, on the other hand, held a much greater concentration of thunder energy. However, that energy was far more violent. Without at least the strength of the seventh level of the Xiantian Realm, a cultivator would not be able to enter this area safely. Anyone below that level who attempted to cultivate there would likely suffer severe injuries instead of gaining any benefits.

As for the deepest part of the pool, it was the most dangerous region of all. The thunder energy present there was barely transformed and remained close to true heavenly thunder in its original form. Its destructive power was overwhelming. Without reaching the peak of the ninth level of the Xiantian Realm, entering that area would almost certainly result in death.

Seeing that Li Yun remained silent, the Heaven Mandate Peak Head smiled faintly.

“It seems you already understand the significance of the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool,” he said. “In ten days, the pool will open. I have secured a place for you to enter.”

“A place to enter the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool?”

Li Yun was momentarily stunned when he heard this, but his expression quickly shifted into one of clear excitement.

“Thank you, Peak Head,” he said sincerely.

Although the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool was extremely dangerous, it was also one of the greatest cultivation grounds available. Li Yun had already experienced the strength of Xiao Fanyun firsthand, and he had been searching for a way to rapidly increase his own power so that he could eventually stand against him.

Entering the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool to cultivate was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity.

The Heaven Mandate Peak Head waved his hand lightly and said, “Do not be too happy just yet. The positions to enter the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool were decided long before you joined Heaven Mandate Peak. If I suddenly grant you a place, it means that one of the existing disciples will lose their opportunity.”

He continued in a calm but firm tone.

“You must understand how valuable these positions are. The disciple who is replaced will naturally be dissatisfied. Even if I value you highly, I cannot act with bias and must take the feelings of the other disciples into account. Therefore, although I have secured a chance for you, whether you can truly obtain it depends entirely on your own ability.”

Li Yun frowned slightly and asked, “Peak Head, what do you mean by that?”

“It means that if you wish to take this position, you must challenge the disciple you are replacing,” the Peak Head explained. “If you defeat him, the spot will be yours. However, if you lose, then you will forfeit this opportunity and will have to wait for the next opening of the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool, which is expected to be two years from now.”

He then added calmly, “Of course, you are not required to participate. If you feel your cultivation is insufficient, you may choose to give up voluntarily. So tell me, are you willing to accept this challenge?”