Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System

“Thank you, Head Tianlei.”

Li Yun immediately cupped his hands in gratitude. He did not attempt to study the object further. He knew that this was not the time, and that he could examine it properly after he returned.

The Heavenly Thunder Hermit nodded slightly.

“This is what you have earned.”

His voice remained calm as he continued, “The trial has now ended. You may leave this place.”

Before Li Yun could say anything more, the Heavenly Thunder Hermit waved his sleeve.

A powerful force surged through the void and enveloped Li Yun’s body, instantly pulling him away and sending him out of the third area of the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool.

…

Boom!

Just as the crowd began to grow restless from waiting, a sudden roar shattered the calm surface of the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool.

A towering pillar of silver liquid surged upward like a dragon breaking free from the depths, rising high into the sky.

Whoosh.

A dark figure shot out from within the pillar.

“Greetings, Head. Greetings, Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters.”

The figure was none other than Li Yun.

The moment he landed and saw everyone gathered around, he immediately cupped his hands and greeted them with calm courtesy. There was not the slightest trace of arrogance in his demeanor, despite the astonishing feat he had just accomplished.

The Heaven Mandate Peak Head stared at him intently.

After a brief moment, his eyes lit up as if he had discovered something extraordinary. Then he burst into loud laughter, unable to contain his excitement.

“Good. Very good. Li Yun, you truly did not disappoint me.”

His voice carried genuine satisfaction.

At the same time, Liu Qinghai and Duan Yingying quickly stepped forward, their curiosity impossible to conceal.

“Junior Brother Li Yun, did you obtain our Heaven Mandate Peak’s ultimate art, the Heavenly Lightning Codex?”

Li Yun only smiled faintly in response. Without saying a word, he raised his hand.

A silver light wheel appeared in his palm.

The moment it emerged, a wave of realization swept through the crowd.

“The Heavenly Lightning Codex!”

“I knew it. With Junior Brother Li Yun’s performance surpassing even Senior Brother Li Yunxiao, there was no way he would fail to obtain it.”

“Why are you still calling him Junior Brother? From now on, we should address him as Senior Brother.”

A girl let out a soft sigh and complained, “I was only promoted to Senior Sister for a single day, and now I am back to being a Junior Sister again. This is truly frustrating.”

Another disciple laughed and replied, “What is there to be frustrated about? With Senior Brother Li Yun’s talent, he will surely become a renowned expert in the future. Having such a powerful Senior Brother is something worth celebrating.”

“That is true.”

Excitement quickly spread among the disciples.

“Come, everyone. Let us greet Senior Brother Li Yun.”

“Greetings, Senior Brother Li Yun.”

Led by Liu Qinghai and Duan Yingying, all the disciples of Heaven Mandate Peak bowed together. Their voices were filled with respect and admiration as they acknowledged Li Yun’s rise.

“All of you Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, please do not treat your Junior Brother like this.”

Seeing everyone bowing to him and addressing him as Senior Brother, Li Yun could not help but smile wryly as he tried to refuse.

However, the Heaven Mandate Peak Head shook his head and spoke calmly.

“Li Yun, there is no need to decline. This is the rule of Heaven Mandate Peak. Here, seniority is not determined by who joined first, but by strength. The one with the greatest strength stands at the top. Since your strength surpasses everyone present, it is only natural for them to address you as Senior Brother. The capable lead.”

He paused briefly before continuing.

“I now formally appoint Li Yun as the Great Senior Brother of Heaven Mandate Peak. His status and authority will be equal to that of a Vice Hall Master. Does anyone present have any objections?”

“No objections.”

The response came instantly and in perfect unison.

Li Yun’s performance within the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool had already surpassed that of Li Yunxiao, the former top genius who had once shaken the entire sect. That alone was enough to convince everyone. In their eyes, Li Yun’s strength had already reached a level worthy of absolute respect.

The Heaven Mandate Peak Head nodded in satisfaction when he saw that no one opposed the decision. His expression then turned serious as he spoke again.

“The time for the Heavenly Spirit Thunder Pool to close has arrived. Follow me back. There is only one month left before the Four Peaks Tournament begins. After returning, all of you must cultivate diligently and strive to bring honor to Heaven Mandate Peak. Do you understand?”

“Understood.”

Everyone answered together, their voices firm and resolute.

With that, under the lead of the Heaven Mandate Peak Head, the group left the silver realm and returned to Heaven Mandate Peak.

…

Within Heaven Mandate Peak, the atmosphere grew increasingly intense.

With the Four Peaks Tournament approaching in only a few months, every disciple carried a burning determination in their heart. They all wished to stand out in the tournament, to reclaim the lost honor of Heaven Mandate Peak, and to erase the humiliation they had endured for years.

After returning, no one wasted time. One after another, the disciples retreated to their residences and entered secluded cultivation, focusing entirely on improving their strength before the tournament arrived.

Li Yun was no exception. He returned to the cliff behind Heaven Mandate Peak, preparing to comprehend the Heavenly Lightning Codex.

On the rear mountain cliff, he sat calmly on the ground. His hands formed seals as he adjusted his breathing and steadied his mind. Once his state reached perfection, he raised his hand and summoned the silver light wheel that was covered in countless profound runes.

A moment later, his consciousness stirred. His brow tensed slightly as a surge of powerful soul force poured out and flowed directly into the silver light wheel.

The moment his soul power entered it, the wheel began to tremble softly. Layers of silver light spread outward, and the runes engraved upon its surface seemed to awaken.

One by one, those runes detached from the wheel and rose into the air.

Each rune shimmered like a living spirit, weaving through the air and leaving behind trails of dazzling silver light. Then, as if drawn by an unseen force, they rushed toward Li Yun and merged into his body.

At that instant, his soul trembled violently, and his consciousness was pulled into a profound and mysterious state.

Li Yun focused entirely, immersing himself in that state as he began to comprehend the Heavenly Lightning Codex.

Five days passed in the blink of an eye.

On the same cliff, Li Yun remained seated like a statue, completely still. Suddenly, a deep rumbling sound erupted from within his body, resembling the roar of thunder.

A beam of silver light shot out from the top of his head and soared high into the sky.

The beam rose several hundred meters before transforming into a rotating silver light wheel that hovered in the air.

An aura of sharpness and dominance spread from it, carrying a terrifying presence that seemed capable of crushing everything in existence.

Even without being activated, the mere pressure it emitted was enough to overwhelm a Xiantian Realm Ninth Level expert.

After lingering for a few moments, the silver light wheel suddenly turned into a streak of light and returned to Li Yun’s body as his eyes slowly opened.

A faint smile appeared on his lips.

“What a Heavenly Lightning Codex!”

His voice carried clear satisfaction.

“This is a top grade Earth Rank martial art, yet its power goes far beyond that level. It truly deserves its title as the ultimate art of Heaven Mandate Peak. Even compared to the Nine Sun Heaven Chasing Arrow, it is clearly superior. Although it has not reached the Heaven Rank, if mastered to perfection, it can rival even mid-grade Heaven Rank martial arts.”