Chapter 58: Yin-Yang Thunder, Madman's Shadow

Swish, swish!

In a flash, relying on the thunder method’s resonance with the thunder forces of heaven and earth and their formidable lightning defense, Rong Shan and Zhang Lingyu charged directly into the heavenly thunder tribulation zone, where even the gathering of immortals dared not tread. Two talismans were clenched in their hands simultaneously.

Whoosh—

Instantly, with the infusion of true qi, the two talismans burned to ashes, and two strands of profound energy enveloped their bodies, further dampening the might of the descending heavenly thunder.

At this moment, with these two layers of protection, though it was still impossible for the two of them to approach the center of the great tribulation, they could get closer than the other immortals and gain the upper hand. When the time came, they could trigger the Celestial Master talismans in one fell swoop and settle everything once and for all.

They also knew that this great tribulation would not last long; the heavenly thunder would soon strip away the remaining innate qi of the giant serpent and sever its vitality. When the heavenly thunder dissipated, it would be the true moment for the immortals to begin fighting for it!

"Gulp..."

I must admit, facing such a grand spectacle for the first time, Zhang Lingyu was still quite nervous. Looking at the blinding lightning and thick bolts of thunder, he could not help but swallow a mouthful of saliva, beads of sweat welling up on his face.

But the very next second...

"Junior brother, calm your mind and quiet your spirit. Your heart is in disarray."

His senior brother’s voice rang out, steadying his mind once again. Hurriedly reciting the "Heart-Cleansing Divine Incantation" in his heart, his inner self returned to tranquility.

Just at that moment...

"Step aside, all of you!"

"What do you bastards think you're doing?!"

Hearing the commotion behind them, both men could not help but turn their heads. They saw that a group of Gao family descendants and company employees had already begun their obstruction efforts, standing firmly in the path of the immortals.

Upon seeing this, the crowd of immortals immediately understood what these fellows were up to. Furious, some even began to curse bitterly, itching to make a move. Yet, the moment they thought of the cultivation they had worked so hard to achieve, their figures faltered in helplessness.

This was precisely why Gao Lian dared to let his subordinates block them: as long as they still wished to practice cultivation, they could not afford to act rashly. At most, they would rack their brains to trip up or subdue these people, but taking human lives was entirely out of the question.

Therefore, the people he selected this time were all slippery and quick-witted fellows. While their personal combat prowess might be mediocre, when it came to the art of entanglement... each and every one of them was an absolute master!

Meanwhile...

"Are those the two Daoists?"

Deep within the mountain forest, in a secluded spot, four or five fox shadows gathered together. Their cunning eyes darted back and forth, finally locking onto Rong Shan and Zhang Lingyu.

Judging by their aura, none of them was any less powerful than Liu Tianhong. Every single one of them was an old ancestor of the Hu family belonging to the generation of the "Heaven" character. Hu Tianbiao, the one who had taken Gao Lian as his horseman, was among them, and he nodded in response:

"That's right, it's the two of them!"

Then...

"No need to worry, just two little Daoists. We wouldn't dare harm them, and they wouldn't dare harm us either. I've already arranged for the juniors to drag them down and keep them busy. Once the heavenly thunder ends, we'll just charge right in!"

"Also, those old fogies of the 'Heaven' generation from the other four families are also a trouble. These little guys probably won't be able to hold them off. When the time comes, all of us will have to make a move and possess the Gao family lads. Just holding them back for a moment will be more than enough for our needs!"

"Hehehe, then let's do it!"

With that, the several old foxes exchanged glances, their faces brimming with craftiness, while hearty laughs echoed in their hearts.

In their view, this twenty percent of fortune was already firmly within their grasp. Once they got their hands on it, they could proceed into a new round of closed-door cultivation. Truly, their future was promising and the path to heaven lay wide open before them!

However, before they could even revel in their joy for a few seconds, Hu Tianbiao's fox-like eyes suddenly narrowed, gazing past the backs of Rong Shan and Zhang Lingyu:

"Hmm? What kind of person is that?"

At this moment, behind the two Daoists, a figure had inexplicably appeared out of nowhere. Bathed in the thunder's radiance as well... yet entirely devoid of any protective barrier!

"Who?!"

While the fox immortals noticed that figure, Rong Shan and Zhang Lingyu sensed it as well. Turning around instantly, their gazes locked directly onto a pair of blood-red eyes and a mask resembling that of an Asura.

"High adepts of the Dao sect... what a pity they cannot be killed."

At this very moment, beneath the mask, Xiao Zizai curved the corners of his mouth. Although Dao sect practitioners were not on his "menu," using them to hone his skills was still entirely acceptable.

Swish!

Without any flashy movements, or even deploying any techniques or spells, Xiao Zizai struck like lightning the next second, clawing directly toward the throats of the two men.

Having encountered a rare opponent, he naturally wanted to rough him up properly. Therefore, he did not transform immediately, choosing instead to test the waters first.

However...

This casual move of his appeared in the eyes of the two Daoists, instantly filling them with unimaginable pressure. Those two palms carried no attached true qi, nor any magical spells or combat arts, yet they felt like two massive mountains pressing down upon them, leaving them nowhere to hide...

"It's the realm of returning to simplicity and naturalness!"

In a single instant, cold sweat beaded on their foreheads, but their reactions were swift. Raising their hands without hesitation, the Yin Five Thunders and Yang Five Thunders erupted simultaneously, blasting toward this intruder!

Bzzzzzzzzzt!

In a flash, wisps of white lightning resonated with the thunderclouds in the sky, drawing upon a shred of heavenly thunder's might and transforming into a fierce, violent bolt of lightning that smashed down toward the top of Xiao Zizai's head...

And on the other side...

Bzzzzzzzzzt!

A vast expanse of black lightning arrived instantaneously from the flank, completely enveloping Xiao Zizai. Its exterior aura was upright and righteous, yet it carried the properties of the Yin Five Thunders, beginning to gradually dissolve his entire body's strength the moment it struck.

It had to be said that the two men were truly senior and junior brothers who had practiced together for many years. From the very first strike, they formed a flawless coordination, instantly utilizing the dual Yin and Yang thunders to complete an "encirclement" and forge a "prison."

In their view, the offensive momentum of the Yin and Yang dual thunders was now complete. Even if the opponent's cultivation was stronger than theirs, it would be extremely difficult for him to break free. After all, there was still the heavenly thunder's power in the sky to borrow from, and the might of the thunder method far surpassed anything before!

However...

"Oh?"

Feeling the fierce violence above his head and the gentle yin force from the ground, feeling his spiritual sense being suppressed and his power being devoured, Xiao Zizai showed no panic whatsoever. Instead, he raised an eyebrow, a playful expression crossing his face...

"Heh, a bit interesting."

They say "craft makes one bold," and his boldness was truly extraordinary. He actually allowed the Yin Five Thunders to run rampant within his body, while simultaneously raising his hands and circulating qi to prop up the Yang Five Thunders above his head, beginning to pit his very life against both forces!

"This?!"

Seeing this, Zhang Lingyu and Rong Shan widened their eyes in utter shock. Aside from their own master, they had never imagined anyone in the outside world could pull off such a feat...

"Is this guy also hired by that Gao Lian???"

Realizing the situation was turning unfavorable, the two exchanged glances without hesitation. Seizing the opportunity while this fellow was being "overconfident," they directly unleashed their thunder method techniques!

"Yin Five Thunder Method: Palm Thunder!"

"Yang Five Thunder Method: Palm Thunder!"

Boom—!

Due to the extremely close distance, in the blink of an eye, two diametrically opposed thunder techniques struck the body of the fellow opposite them simultaneously, bringing a flash of triumph to their hearts...

"We hit him!"

Yet the very next second...

"No!"

Within the dust kicked up by the thunder method, the sound of the opponent collapsing to the ground as expected did not ring out. Instead, the dark shadow within began to expand, accompanied by the sounds of churning flesh and blood...

Squish!

Squish!