Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 9: Practicing Earth-Level Dou Technique, Thunder Armor Body

Time flies, and soon a month has passed. In the morning, a thin white mist enveloped the mountain peak, lingering for a long time. A gentle breeze brought the sound of electricity crackling against the air. In a secluded grove on the mountaintop, Mo Yu stood with his feet planted firmly like tree stumps. His face was resolute, his jaw clenched, and his nearly naked body, wearing only shorts, was covered in red electric currents. Anyone seeing this would think the boy was torturing himself.

After breaking through to the eighth stage of Dou Zhi Li, Mo Yu didn't continue to have the Xuan Lei devour the other three first-tier magic cores to seek another breakthrough. Instead, he found a secluded place to solidify his foundation through hard practice. With his extensive experience from his past life, Mo Yu knew that one couldn't rush through the Dou Zhe stage. Progress had to be steady and solid to go further. Especially at the stage of Dou Zhi Li, which forms the foundation of greater achievements, caution was essential.

Xiao Yan's great achievements later on were partly because he stayed at the Dou Zhi Li stage for three years, solidifying his foundation more firmly than most Dou Zhe. This allowed him to rise quickly once the foundation was solid. Mo Yu wasn't torturing himself with the Xuan Lei; he was practicing a Dou Technique! Thunder Armor Body: an earth-level low-grade Dou Technique focused on physical reinforcement and close combat. Known for its powerful physical strength and formidable attacks, when mastered, it makes the body as tough as steel, immune to blades, bullets, and flames. Its power can rival even some mid-level earth techniques.

Thunder Armor Body was a martial art Mo Yu had practiced in his previous life. Translated to the Dou Qi Continent standards, it would be considered earth-level low-grade. While not the highest quality, it was well-suited for his current cultivation stage. Moreover, the highest-level technique in the Xiao family was only profound grade, making earth-level techniques rare in Wu Tan City and even the Jia Ma Empire. On the Dou Qi Continent, the difference between profound grade and earth grade is like night and day. The Thunder Armor Body, though a physical enhancement technique, could rival mid-level earth techniques when perfected. Thunder Armor Body is a preparatory technique for a much more powerful one Mo Yu remembered. However, he wasn't strong enough to practice it yet, as it's comparable to heavenly grade techniques.

By mastering Thunder Armor Body, Mo Yu could later practice that advanced technique more effectively. The reason Thunder Armor Body suited Mo Yu well was its relatively low requirement for Dou Zhi Qi. However, it demanded a strong physical body, as it's a pure body-refining technique. The energy from the Vermilion Bird Flame Thunder, with its lightning and fire properties, was ideal for strengthening the body. As the Vermilion Bird Flame Thunder's energy grew stronger, so did his body.

So, for the past month, Mo Yu came here daily to refine his body with the Xuan Lei's power. Through this method, Mo Yu made rapid progress with Thunder Armor Body. To date, Mo Yu had condensed four Thunder Marks on his body.

Thunder Marks are the sign of progress in mastering Thunder Armor Body. Condensing one mark means initial mastery; ten marks signify small success, and a hundred marks indicate great mastery! A small success in Thunder Armor Body is comparable to yellow-level techniques, great success rivals profound-level techniques, and perfect mastery reaches true earth-level. The four shining lightning marks on Mo Yu's right arm marked his month of hard work!

"Four Thunder Marks, comparable to some mid-level yellow techniques," Mo Yu thought, feeling the power in his right arm while slowly putting on a blue robe. Due to the Xuan Lei's body refinement, Mo Yu's body was now extremely tough. Even putting on clothes, which was simple before, was now a challenge, looking quite comical to an outsider.

Another half month passed, and Mo Yu focused on his cultivation and body-refining techniques. His hard work paid off as he condensed another Thunder Mark, bringing his total to five! Three marks in a month, one mark in half a month—this showed that condensing Thunder Marks became increasingly difficult. Achieving a hundred marks wouldn't be easy.

With five Thunder Marks, Mo Yu ended his intense training. Condensing more marks required more time, and focusing too much on it would slow his overall progress. Moreover, his Dou Zhi Qi was still weak. Even if he perfected Thunder Armor Body, he couldn't fully utilize its profound-level power. Five marks, comparable to mid-level yellow techniques, were just right for now.

"It's still early. I'll go to the Xiao family's Dou Technique Hall to check out the low-level techniques of the Dou Qi Continent." Having spent considerable time here, Mo Yu had gradually integrated into this world and was curious about its cultivation system. Though the Xiao family's low-level techniques were common, they could provide insights into this world's practices. After months of hard training, reading some books to relax his mind seemed like a good idea.

Squinting slightly in the bright sunlight, Mo Yu returned to the Xiao family, leisurely walking along the stone path toward the back courtyard. Green willow trees lined the path, their vibrant color refreshing his spirit. As he turned a corner, the sound of laughing boys and girls came from another path, breaking the silence. Frowning slightly at the interruption, Mo Yu looked towards the source of the noise and saw a group of young people chatting and laughing.

Among them were a beautiful girl and a handsome young man, engaged in cheerful conversation. They were Xiao Mei, who had attracted much attention during the test, and Xiao Ning, the grandson of the Xiao family's elder. Mo Yu glanced indifferently at them and continued walking, uninterested in greeting them.

Seeing Mo Yu's 'arrogant' attitude, the handsome young man's face darkened. After learning Mo Yu's identity and seeing where he was headed, he sneered, "To the Dou Technique Hall, huh? Let's see how this servant's son fares!"

(End of this chapter)