The process of defeating Lei Zhanqian, while seemingly effortless, did not diminish the awe inspired by his “Lei Realm” technique. Though vanquished, Lei Zhanqian’s future remained boundless.

And Jiang Wang, possessing the fire source totem from the same wellspring as Lei Zhanqian and blessed with fire-attribute divine abilities, found himself naturally drawn to the idea of deducing a “Fire Realm” technique based on the “Lei Realm.”

This is not to say Jiang Wang possessed such extraordinary talent that he could instantly comprehend an opponent’s secret technique during battle. The most crucial factor was Lei Zhanqian’s fundamental inability to fully control this devastating method. During their confrontation, its unhealed flaws were laid bare, revealing the underlying structure of bone and flesh that formed this killing technique.

Furthermore, Jiang Wang, in his state of sound-hearing immortality, perfectly absorbed every piece of informative sound. Thus, he gained a certain degree of understanding regarding this particular killing art. This understanding served as the prerequisite for deducing “Fire Realm,” while the fire source totem and Samadhi True Fire provided the bedrock for its realization.

Though it might seem like a stroke of cosmic fortune, a matter of effortless flow, the actual undertaking was far from simple. The inspired concept for “Lei Realm” originated with Jiang Wuqi, while its bone and flesh were painstakingly filled in by Lei Zhanqian. The nuanced details were refined by several formidable elders of the Lei family.

Lei Zhanqian himself had cultivated the Nine Heavens Thunder Derivation Art for many years and was a true son of heaven. His ability to secure the position of Lei family heir, coupled with his self-proclaimed confidence in “exclusively occupying the universe,” demonstrated his undeniable caliber. Despite being repeatedly defeated by Jiang Wang, his excellence remained undeniable.

While the Lei family might not stand among the truly top-tier renowned clans like the Heavy Xuan family or the Li family, they boasted several powerful elders. Moreover, the Lei family had long been celebrated for their mastery of thunder techniques, a domain uniquely their own. The convergence of these three forces gave rise to the formidable killing method known as “Lei Realm.”

Precisely because of its power and terror, Lei Zhanqian had impatiently unleashed it against Jiang Wang before he could fully control it. For Jiang Wang to easily replicate it would be a fool’s fantasy. Fortunately, he had developed a new application for the Like Dream Order, utilizing its dream-building ability to re-enter the battle scene with Lei Zhanqian and observe it repeatedly. Reviewing combat was already a habit after every fight in the Taixu Illusion Realm, and with the Like Dream Order, the efficiency of summarizing lessons learned was significantly enhanced.

He secluded himself for half a day, pondering and repeatedly deducing, before finally gaining a glimmer of understanding. Letting out a long breath, he realized that without that sudden flash of inspiration and the necessary deep accumulation, constructing a formidable technique was truly a daunting task. However, all beginnings are difficult; with an idea, progress becomes manageable.

As Jiang Wang withdrew his thoughts from the realm of technique construction, he heard sounds from outside his door – the rhythm of breathing and the thrum of heartbeats. With a casual gesture, the door opened. Standing at the doorway were two comely servant girls. Upon seeing the door open, the one on the left, holding a flower basket, immediately spoke, “Young master, please wait a moment. The water is prepared, and your bath will be ready immediately.”

Jiang Wang was momentarily taken aback. The servant on the right, outside the door, had already lowered her head and entered the room. In her hand, she held a three-legged Swallow Cloud incense burner, which she carefully placed down. Wisps of cloudy smoke curled upwards, carrying a fragrance that cleared the mind and refreshed the spirit. Two household guards then carried in a large bathtub, followed by two others who poured four buckets of hot water into the tub before silently exiting the room.

Only then did the servant on the left enter, casually closing the door behind her. She evenly sprinkled the flower petals from her basket onto the water’s surface. Using her slender jade fingers to test the water temperature, she then lifted her head and smiled at Jiang Wang, “Young master, the water temperature is suitable. Please change and bathe.”

Only then did Jiang Wang recall that in three days, he would be heading to the Hot Spring Palace for the celestial bath. Before this, he needed to burn incense for three days. Unquestionably, these two servants were a thoughtful arrangement by Heavy Xuan Sheng. From their demeanor, they seemed to have been waiting outside the door the entire time, lest they disturb Jiang Wang’s cultivation.

Jiang Wang raised a hand, stopping the servant who had just placed the incense burner and was approaching to help him disrobe. He said softly, “You have all worked hard. I will manage the rest myself.” The two servants exchanged a glance, a hint of regret in their eyes, but they did not press the matter. They performed a respectful ritual towards Jiang Wang and then exited the room.

For extraordinary cultivators, remaining clean was not difficult. However, the Hot Spring Palace was a special place, and the rule was that one must burn incense and bathe for three consecutive days before entering. Jiang Wang looked at the bathtub filled with floating flower petals and felt a touch of discomfort – only those young masters accustomed to powder and rouge would enjoy a bath with flower petals! Nevertheless, the bath was necessary.

Shedding his clothes, he settled into the tub and felt a wave of comfort wash over his limbs and throughout his being. The water contained quite a few medicinal ingredients, yet there was no unpleasant odor, only a clear fragrance. That gentle and harmless power, using the water as a medium, subtly exchanged with his body. And in a state of pleasant intoxication, Jiang Wang’s thoughts once again drifted towards “Fire Realm.”

The quota for the Yellow River Assembly secured him truly generous rewards from the Qi Emperor. Among these rewards, imperial secret techniques could be chosen at any time, but as Han Ling had advised, it was best to understand one’s needs before selecting from the Zongren Bureau. It would be better to wait until after cultivating “Fire Realm” to assess its effectiveness before deciding what type of imperial secret technique to choose.

There was even less need to rush in selecting magical artifacts from the Emperor’s inner treasury. They would not be used at the Yellow River Assembly anyway, and making a selection now would only be a laborious distraction. After the Grand Master’s ceremony, Jiang Wang had to face a crucial reality – his current strength still lagged significantly behind that of Heavy Xuan Zun of Tianfu.

Inserting an app: perfectly replicating the old version of the Chase Book God Artifact that can change sources, the Mimi Reading app.

The Yellow River Assembly was a stage where various nations contended. Who knew if another Tianfu wouldn’t emerge? Thus, his confidence in dominating the world remained insufficient. Fortunately, he was still far from reaching the limits of his inner mansion realm. And today was May 20th; with the Yellow River Assembly scheduled to convene more than a month away, he still had a period of time to diligently improve himself.

Time in cultivation always passed swiftly. By the time Jiang Wang’s thoughts returned from the world of techniques, the sky had already brightened. The light of dawn filtered through the window paper, softly illuminating the water’s surface. The streamlined muscles of the Qing Yang Town male were faintly visible beneath the water.

A fire-attribute dao technique blessing, casually set up before he immersed himself in the technique, prevented the water from turning completely cold. However, the medicinal power within the water had already dissipated. Jiang Wang rose, changed into dry, fresh clothes, and summoned the household guards to remove the bathtub. Just as he was preparing to continue his cultivation, Heavy Xuan Sheng, having received the news, squeezed into the room.

Upon seeing Jiang Wang, he sighed with great regret, “I specifically waited until morning to find you, but I didn’t expect you to drive away two thousand charming and beautiful maidens. What a waste of a good night! You truly have no understanding of romance!” He looked at Jiang Wang with disdain, “Celebrating victory, do you understand?”

Jiang Wang silently glanced at Fourteen, who was following behind him, and said sincerely, “Then I am naturally not as understanding as you.”

Heavy Xuan Sheng’s obscene smile vanished. He became serious, “Enough idle chatter. I came to find you early this morning because I wanted to talk to you about Cui Zhu.”

Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow, “So fast? Has the North Yamen already reached a conclusion?”

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