Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System

Boom! Boom!

As if responding to his challenge, the entire space erupted in fury. Twenty bolts of heavenly thunder roared simultaneously, each carrying overwhelming destructive force as they tore through the air and descended upon him.

“Perfect.”

Li Yun did not retreat. Instead, he laughed loudly as his hands moved rapidly, forming complex seals in the air. His movements were swift and precise, leaving behind layers of afterimages.

“Ninefold Origin Flesh Scripture. Devour.”

A burst of chaotic light surged from the top of his head, condensing into the form of an ancient cauldron suspended above him. The cauldron radiated an ancient and profound aura, as if it carried the weight of the Great Dao itself.

Under Li Yun’s control, the cauldron trembled slightly, and the intricate runes engraved across its surface began to glow.

A deep black light spread outward, covering the surrounding space. Wherever the light extended, it resembled a devouring abyss, like a black hole or the open maw of a primordial beast.

The twenty bolts of heavenly thunder, which had descended with unstoppable force, were instantly engulfed by that darkness and swallowed without resistance.

“Pfft!”

Li Yun’s connection with the Ninefold Origin Flesh Scripture was direct and profound. The moment the twenty bolts of heavenly thunder collided with the devouring black light, they exploded violently within it. The immense force caused the entire black aura to tremble, and the backlash surged straight into his body, forcing him to cough up a mouthful of fresh blood.

“Refine them for me!”

Li Yun clenched his teeth as he endured the pain spreading through his body. His voice rose with determination as he pushed the devouring power to its absolute limit. The black light intensified, and the violent heavenly thunder that had been swallowed began to break down under his control, transforming into pure energy that flowed into his body.

Before long, all twenty bolts of heavenly thunder were completely refined.

A powerful change occurred within him. His physique grew stronger, and two cauldron-shaped markings appeared clearly on his chest. This was the sign that his Ninefold Origin Flesh Scripture had successfully broken through into the second stage, the Iron Blood stage.

At the same time, the refined thunder energy stimulated his Overlord Thunder Scripture, allowing it to absorb even more lightning energy and steadily push his cultivation forward. His Lightning Intent also showed signs of improvement, though the progress remained slow and subtle.

“Again.”

Having experienced the benefits, Li Yun’s eyes burned with excitement. He quickly regulated his breathing and restored himself to peak condition. This time, he did not wait for the heavenly thunder to strike. Instead, he took the initiative and charged forward, devouring the lightning with unrestrained momentum.

On the first day, he devoured four thousand strands of heavenly thunder.

On the second day, that number rose to twelve thousand.

By the third day, he had consumed over thirty-one thousand strands.

As time passed, the number continued to increase.

In the beginning, every encounter with heavenly thunder was dangerous, and he had to struggle to survive each clash.

However, as his strength grew through constant refinement, the situation gradually reversed. The once terrifying heavenly thunder became easier to handle, and devouring it began to feel as natural as breathing. What had once been life-threatening turned into a steady and controlled process.

By the ninth day, the transformation was complete.

“Devouring power, fully unleashed.”

Li Yun stood at the center of the storm, surrounded by an overwhelming black aura. He resembled a devouring demon as he let out a deep roar. Above him, the cauldron formed by the Ninefold Origin Flesh Scripture trembled violently, releasing an immense tide of black light that spread outward like a collapsing mountain and a surging ocean.

In an instant, nearly half of the third region of the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool was engulfed.

One half of the space was filled with dazzling silver lightning, while the other half was swallowed by endless darkness. The two forces stood in sharp contrast, creating a scene of overwhelming intensity.

“Eighty thousand strands of heavenly thunder? Then I will devour them all.”

Li Yun gazed at the remaining expanse of silver lightning, and a cold smile slowly appeared on his face. With a low shout, the surging black light of devouring power spread forward, advancing like a dark tide as it moved to engulf everything before it.

The sheer force contained within those eighty thousand strands of heavenly thunder was terrifying. Even if they could not threaten a true Qi Sea Realm expert, they were more than enough to annihilate a Half Step Qi Sea Realm cultivator in an instant.

Yet, in front of Li Yun’s devouring power, that overwhelming force lost all its dominance. The raging lightning, which should have roared like dragons, was reduced to something insignificant, as if it had no will to resist. One after another, the bolts were swallowed into the endless black light without the slightest struggle.

Before long, the deepest region of the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool fell into complete stillness.

All of the heavenly thunder had been devoured. Not a single trace remained.

Li Yun withdrew the black light and the manifestation of the Ninefold Origin Flesh Scripture. He let out a satisfied breath and lightly patted his abdomen, a faint smile appearing on his face as he felt the powerful energy coursing through every part of his body.

“The Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool truly lives up to its reputation.”

His voice carried a quiet sense of satisfaction.

“My cultivation has broken through to the sixth level of the Xiantian Realm. The Ninefold Origin Flesh Scripture has reached the second stage, the Iron Blood stage. Even my Lightning Intent has advanced to twenty percent mastery.”

Although these improvements might sound modest when described, the change they brought to his strength was immense.

Compared to before entering the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool, Li Yun’s current power had increased by at least ten times.

“I wonder if this is enough to contend with Xiao Fanyun.”

The thought caused his expression to turn serious.

“It is still not enough. That man has likely already stepped into the Qi Sea Realm. At best, I might be able to fight him evenly for a short time. Defeating him is still far beyond my reach.”

The excitement he had just felt began to fade as the weight of that realization settled in his mind.

Xiao Fanyun’s strength remained like an immovable mountain pressing down on him, heavy and unshakable.

“I still need to become stronger.”

Li Yun’s voice was low, but filled with determination.

…

After Li Yun devoured all the heavenly thunder power within the third area, a change quietly occurred outside the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool.

On the Heavenly Lightning Record Stele, a radiant silver glow suddenly enveloped Li Yun’s name.

“Junior Brother Li Yun has not come out yet, so why is the stele already evaluating his performance?”

“What is happening?”

The disciples nearby were immediately puzzled by this unusual change, but their confusion quickly turned into anticipation.

“Forget it. Let us first see what result Junior Brother Li Yun will achieve.”

All eyes were fixed on the stele.

The silver light lingered around Li Yun’s name for a short while before slowly fading away. As it dissipated, the first piece of information revealed itself.

The duration of his stay.

Nine days.

A soft sigh spread through the crowd.

“It seems he still could not surpass Senior Brother Li Yunxiao…”