Chapter 75: Pain and Joy!

  "Junior brother, your disciple's situation is indeed strange, but for now it seems to be a good thing. From ancient times to the present, perhaps not many people can enjoy such treatment. No wonder his physical body can rival Xu Mo, it turns out that it's because of the Thunder Tribulation Refining Body!"

  Shangguan Zhongmen didn't know when he arrived at Wu Santong's side, looking at Shangguan Yu's situation with a hint of envy. He had lived for so long and was the true master of the Zhongmen sect, what hadn't he seen? He had also encountered thunder tribulations several times, but he had barely survived them by fighting for his life, how could that be compared to Shangguan Yu's situation?

  "Junior brother, I have to admit that you've been lucky. Being able to take in such a disciple is truly worth it. I should also go back and train my own disciples, otherwise they'll definitely be surpassed by your disciple in the future!"

  Having seen Shangguan Yu's situation, the head of the Shangguan family was indeed surprised. He knew that it wouldn't be too difficult for Shangguan Yu to grow up to his level in the future, and even surpassing him wasn't impossible.

  "Senior brother, are you envious of me? Don't deny it, we've known each other for so many years, don't I understand you? This disciple is indeed good and has a great chance of surpassing me in the future. Junior brother, I also know that senior brother is under a lot of pressure, but don't worry, what's meant to be yours will eventually be yours!"

  Wu Santong let out a sigh, and it seemed that the head of the Upper Palace had already thought about killing him. However, considering their age, they couldn't beat Wu Santong like they would have when they were younger.

  What's more, Upper Official Zhang and Wu San Tong hadn't clashed in a long time. With Wu San Tong's terrifying qualifications, Upper Official Zhang felt that he might not be able to beat him now. If he lost, his reputation as the sect leader would be ruined.

  Seeing the expression on Shangguan Zhong's face wasn't quite right, Wu Santong also knew that the joke had gone too far. In front of Shangguan Zhong, he was still a junior brother, and if Shangguan Zhong really wanted to beat him up, he could only run away.

  "See you off, Senior Brother!"

  When Wu Santong shouted, the Upper Guardian could only roll his eyes. He glared at Wu Santong again and left directly. Rather than being humiliated by Wu Santong here, it's better to go back and train his disciples.

  The thundercloud grew bigger and bigger, with endless lightning rolling within. Shangguan Yu merely lifted his head to take a glance before stopping himself from looking again. So many rolling lightning bolts indeed made Shangguan Yu's heart skip a beat. If he continued watching for a longer period of time, Shangguan Yu was afraid that even he wouldn't be able to guarantee that he could withstand it.

  However, as time passed, Shangguan Yu felt that his injuries had almost recovered. His physical recovery ability was originally abnormal, and with the green pill given to him by Wu Santong, even the wound on his shoulder had basically healed.

  "What's going on with these thunderbolts? In the past, it was said that cultivators who were crossing tribulations would be struck by lightning. What's happening now? Last time I broke through and got struck by lightning, this time again... does it mean every breakthrough will get me struck by lightning? But this lightning seems to not want my life, instead it helps me temper my body, what is going on?"

  "Boom!"

  Suddenly a large piece of lightning struck towards Shangguan Yu, interrupting his random thoughts. Shangguan Yu looked at the dense lightning and his scalp was also numb. Just now he was thinking why these lightning were helping him to temper his body, but now these lightning seemed to be crazy and pounced on him.

  Shangguan Yu only felt his whole body go numb, followed by wave after wave of pain. However, the lightning seemed endless, with large swathes of it striking Shangguan Yu. Yet he felt that within his body, there was a gentle power constantly repairing his damaged flesh.

  But on the outside, Shangguan Yu's skin was torn and bleeding profusely. His skin kept splitting open, curling outward in rolls, mixed with bright red blood, looking extremely miserable. However, Shangguan Yu had already become numb to the pain, feeling as if this body wasn't even his own anymore.

  But Shangguan Yu didn't feel any real danger, and he also knew that his body had definitely become even stronger. Gradually, the lightning became less frequent, and Shangguan Yu could also feel that bone-piercing pain. He clenched his fists tightly, feeling his body grow stronger once again, and finally understood a phrase: "Pain is pleasure!"

  "Chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp"

  Shangguan Yu seemed to have transformed into a being of electricity, with electric lights radiating from his entire body. Bolts of lightning danced across his skin, and Shangguan Yu himself didn't know how he could endure it.

  Looking at the miserable state of Shangguan Yu, the lightning in Leiyun seemed to have calmed down its anger as well. Even Wu Santong, who was far away, let out a sigh of relief. If the situation had continued earlier, he would probably have had to take action himself. Otherwise, Wu Santong estimated that he would have had to collect Shangguan Yu's corpse.

  Shangguan Yu slowly stood up, and he raised his palm. The dead skin on his palm fell off with a rustling sound, revealing the tender flesh underneath. Shangguan Yu let out a helpless sigh, after being sun-kissed for more than three months, it had finally turned a bit bronze-colored. Damn it, now it's probably going to turn white and tender again.

  "Mahamudra Palm"

  The yuanqi in Shangguan Yu's body began to operate wildly, and the heavenly yuanqi around his palms also fluctuated. Shangguan Yu looked ahead, but there wasn't even a single large tree. It was definitely Wu Santong who had intentionally placed him here; otherwise, he would have probably destroyed another forest.

  Bang

  Shangguan Yu's palm slapped downwards, striking the ground beneath his feet. Dust and dirt flew everywhere, filling the air with a thick haze. Yet, where his palm had struck, a deep handprint was left behind, with all five fingers clearly imprinted on its surface.

  Shangguan Yu nodded in satisfaction, this blow not only had the power of "Dahuan Zhanchi", but also brought with it a hint of lightning power. He practiced Dahuan Zhanchi here, while the thunder in the sky didn't stop at all.

  This time's fight, although Xu Mo died in the end, Shangguan Yu indeed benefited greatly. "Dà Lún Huí Zhǎng", "Dà Wǔ Xíng Quán", "Bā Guà Yóu Lóng Qiāng", these three martial arts Shangguan Yu practiced for three months, but had never actually used them in real combat before.

  This time, facing Xu Mo, if Shangguan Yu uses the martial skills he had previously figured out on his own, he will definitely lose without a doubt. These three martial skills will undoubtedly raise Shangguan Yu's combat power by one level.

  Even if Shangguan Yu is currently experiencing the Thunder Tribulation, he has not forgotten to practice his martial skills. However, this falls into Wu Santong's eyes, and Wu Santong will not think that Shangguan Yu is diligent, but rather that Shangguan Yu is heartless. He has never seen a warrior like this, who actually starts practicing martial skills during the Thunder Tribulation.

  "Maharot no Kokoro!"

  Shangguan Yu's palms were once again activated, and both of his hands began to rotate. He continuously slapped the ground, leaving multiple palm prints on its surface. Shangguan Yu didn't stop at all; these lightning bolts seemed to be supporting him, making him feel no danger, but rather a sense of security.

  "Big Five Elements Fist!"

  Shangguan Yu stopped for a moment, enjoying the lightning bath. Then he clenched his fists and began to practice the "Five Elements Fist". He practiced the "Metal Element Fist", "Wood Element Fist", "Water Element Fist", "Fire Element Fist" and "Earth Element Fist" one after another.

  This time, the color on Shangguan Yu's palm had become even brighter, and the five lights looked so beautiful. After the five lights flashed once, they fell into a brief pause.

  "Five Elements Fist!"

  The five lights flashed together, and Shangguan Yu's fist also grew a lot bigger. The five lights rotated together, it was really beautiful. However, Shangguan Yu didn't appreciate it carefully, he just punched the ground with one fist.

  Shangguan Yu felt the ground beneath his feet shake slightly, and then a very deep pit appeared. This punch was still so powerful that it was much deeper than the palm print left by "Dahuan Zhanchi".

  "Hmm, this time it's much more powerful. I'm also a martial artist who has reached the human boundary now. It seems that these three techniques are still not enough. However, for now, there aren't any good techniques available, so I'll just have to master these three first before considering others."

  "Bagua Swimming Dragon Gun!"

  Shangguan Yu shook his head and stopped thinking about it. He took out the You Long Spear, and the two dragons, one black and one white, reappeared once again. However, after he took out the You Long Spear, even more lightning bolts came crashing down.

  Originally, those lightning bolts made him feel quite comfortable, but now, more and more lightning bolts were rushing towards the Dragon Traveler Gun. And Upper Official Yu was holding the Dragon Traveler Gun with both hands, so he was being struck by lightning even more severely.

  One black and one white dragon, flying in the sky, hiding underground, and quickly wandering in the air. Officer Yu's body was getting more and more painful, but he still didn't stop his movements. These pains were really not important, as long as he could quickly increase his strength, what did it matter if it hurt again?

  Wu Santong looked up at the thunderclouds in the sky again, thinking that Shangguan Yu was really not going to have any problems. Wu Santong nodded his head in satisfaction, this disciple of his was truly getting more and more likable by the day. Since Shangguan Yu had some sort of secret, then he could just leave, and Wu Santong's figure also disappeared.

  Boom

  Lightning struck again, this time crazily thundering towards Shangguan Yu. The skin exposed outside was instantly charred by the electricity, his skin completely blackened, and even he himself smelled the scent of roasted meat.

  Just as Shangguan Yu was preparing to fight desperately, the thunderclouds in the sky suddenly dispersed. Originally, Shangguan Yu thought he would have to fight desperately, but unexpectedly, that patch of thunderclouds disappeared silently and without a sound.

  "Call"

  Shangguan Yu let out a breath, and his mouth spat out a mouthful of black smoke. He cautiously looked around, confirming that no one was there before he started running wildly. "I have to hurry up and escape, this thunder strike, I reckon I'm naked again now. Quick, go take a bath and put on some clothes first!"