Chapter 49

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"Having spent this time in contemplation, you must have some understanding of the essence of the Three Lightning Strikes, right? From now on, I will formally teach you the Three Lightning Strikes." Chen Zhengfeng walked to Chen Mo's side, his stern eyes fixed on Chen Mo. If Chen Mo showed even a hint of hesitation, it would not escape his notice.

"Uh-huh." Chen Mo nodded without hesitation.

Chen Zhengfeng instructed, "I will first demonstrate each move of the Three Lightning Strikes separately. You must watch me carefully."

"Swift Lightning Flash is a leg technique, capable of both advancing and retreating. With the explosive power of lightning, it can instantly cover a certain distance, and its impact is extremely powerful. However, speed is even more important."

As he finished speaking, Chen Zhengfeng seemed to vanish suddenly. A tree several feet away, as thick as a bowl, was kicked in half at the waist, the entire process taking only a single breath.

"This?~" Although Chen Mo had experienced the essence of the Three Lightning Strikes, he couldn't help but marvel. This Swift Lightning Flash was much faster than his Willow Feather Technique, with an explosive power that was almost invincible.

"Thunder Cannon is a cannon-like punch. It strikes like a hammer and impacts like a cannon. When it moves, it stirs the wind and thunder, and its power is overwhelming." As he spoke, a large rock beside him was shattered into pieces, the fragments flying through the air and scattering everywhere.

"Heavenly Lightning Break is a palm technique with immense power. To unleash its full potential, not only do you need to apply mystic energy, but you also need to deeply understand this mystic skill. To master this move, you must have excellent control over mystic energy, and it is also the most difficult."

Chen Zhengfeng infused mystic energy into his palm and struck the water. The current under the waterfall exploded with a deafening sound, creating a massive wall of water as tall as a tree. The splashing water washed over the surrounding area for dozens of feet.

Chen Mo found it hard to imagine what the effect would be if this palm struck a person.

Seeing Chen Mo standing there in shock, Chen Zhengfeng retracted his mystic energy, adjusted his breathing, and said sternly, "You have experienced the essence, so you should have a sense of it."

"I'll give it a try." Chen Mo had not yet recovered from the previous shock. If he could master such a powerful move, he would never lose to that beast again.

"Very good." Chen Zhengfeng nodded, signaling Chen Mo to begin practicing.

"Swift Lightning Flash."

Chen Mo shouted, and Light Mystic Energy instantly surged into his leg meridians. Before he even moved, he felt every muscle in his body being torn apart, every meridian being severed, and every part of his flesh being gnawed by countless insects. The excruciating pain made sweat start to bead on his forehead.

Biting his teeth, he felt as if he had lost all sensation in his body. He moved several feet away and kicked a tree with one leg, causing the branches to tremble slightly. The entire process was ten times slower than Chen Zhengfeng's, and he was already panting heavily.

Ignoring the pain in his body, Chen Mo felt ashamed of his performance. If he used this move in battle, it would be a laughingstock. He glanced awkwardly at Chen Zhengfeng, who surprisingly nodded in satisfaction.

Chen Mo was speechless. Even with such a poor performance, he still nodded?

"Mo, it's clear that you have a high talent and can endure hardship." Chen Zhengfeng, who had seen many people, was amazed by this young man. Over a decade ago, when he started practicing this move, he could barely move to the tree before the pain forced him to collapse. His willpower was not weak, but Chen Mo managed to complete the move.

"Good, Thunder Cannon, begin." Chen Zhengfeng's expression turned serious again after his praise.

Chen Mo frowned. He had already experienced the excruciating pain earlier and was unsure what this time would bring. After hesitating for a moment, he made up his mind.

"Thunder Cannon." A loud cry echoed through the sky amidst the roar of the waterfall. Chen Mo's eyes widened, and mystic energy gathered in his fist. Before he even struck, his entire arm felt as if it was about to explode, the pain making him lose all sensation. His pale face lost all color, and large drops of sweat began to fall.

"Clap~" A faint sound, the rock remained unmoved, and the soft sound reached Chen Mo's ears, making him feel frustrated. His arm felt as if it had been torn off, and the pain was unbearable. Moreover, this prestigious mystic skill was not as powerful as the Iron Fist.

Chen Mo stood there, clenching his teeth, not making a sound of pain. His pale face was filled with determination and stubbornness.

"Heavenly Lightning Break, begin!" Without giving Chen Mo much time to think, Chen Zhengfeng shouted sternly.

"Roar~" Chen Mo, unwilling to give up, shouted and used the Willow Feather Technique to float to the edge of the current. He planted his feet firmly in a horse stance, gathered all his Light Mystic Energy in his palm, and struck the current with his hand.

"I don't believe it can hurt any more." Chen Mo mentally shouted, putting the excruciating pain behind him. He believed that each time he persisted, it was a form of physical elevation.

"Boom—" A loud explosion, the surface of the water seemed to burst open, and layers of water splashed up, blocking the sky. The water then scattered, soaking Chen Mo's clothes.

Although the power was not as intense as Chen Zhengfeng's, the fact that he could achieve this level on his first try was truly impressive.

"This, this child's control over mystic energy, has he already mastered it to such a degree? It's truly terrifying!" Chen Zhengfeng was shocked. When he practiced, the mystic energy in his body almost burst his flesh. But Chen Mo's mystic energy seemed to be naturally integrated, as if it were part of him.

The third move, which the clan leader said was the most difficult, had a much better effect than the first two. Chen Mo bent over, panting heavily, his eyes closed, and remained silent.

"Clan Leader." Chen Mo slowly stood up and saw Chen Zhengfeng with a calm face.

"Oh, Mo, you have a high talent and are very diligent. You will surely achieve great things in the future. I hope you can continue to work hard and revitalize our clan." Chen Zhengfeng, who had recovered, looked at Chen Mo with warm eyes, as if seeing the hope of the clan's future.

"Clan Leader, rest assured." Chen Mo's eyes became even more resolute. Even without Chen Zhengfeng's words, he would not slack off.

"You have already experienced the pain of practicing the Three Lightning Strikes. So, you must practice at least five times a day, but no more than ten times. Otherwise, you won't be able to withstand the intense strain, and your bones and meridians will break, leaving you paralyzed. Remember this." Chen Zhengfeng said sternly, "The Three Lightning Strikes require consistent practice over time. Do not rush."

"Thank you, Clan Leader." Chen Mo bowed, showing his gratitude.

"Mo, you can focus on your practice. The clan will provide you with the same highest resources as Xuan. In the past, your monthly salary was the lowest, but that was due to clan rules. I hope you understand the difficulties I faced." Although the reasons were sufficient, Chen Zhengfeng's voice was still low.

No one in the clan had ever valued Chen Mo, and he felt very guilty.

"Clan Leader, I understand. Thank you for teaching me the Three Lightning Strikes."

"Good, that's good. Practice according to this technique, and I will come to inspect your progress in a few days." Chen Zhengfeng turned and slowly walked away, leaving Chen Mo with a towering back.

After he left, Chen Mo focused and continued his practice.

"Swift Lightning Flash!" "Thunder Cannon" "Heavenly Lightning Break"

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Days passed, and the once quiet home was now bustling with activity. Chen Mo, tired of the constant visitors, moved to a different place and devoted himself entirely to practice. He knew very well that only strength could ensure his survival.

After being promoted to a genius disciple of the clan, Chen Mo received more abundant cultivation resources each month and gained access to the clan's specially designated training room for mystic skills.

After a period of contemplation and several pointers from the clan leader, Chen Mo's understanding of the Three Lightning Strikes deepened significantly, and he began to grasp the essence. To enhance his understanding, he moved into the training room and practiced day and night.

At this moment, in a training room within the clan, Chen Mo was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed. Following the description of the first move of the Three Lightning Strikes, he circulated the Light Mystic Energy in his meridians according to the specified path.

After a while, the mystic energy in his body was almost full. Chen Mo slowly opened his eyes, revealing black pupils, with a flash of lightning in them. He extended his palms, palms facing down, and pressed them gently from his forehead to his abdomen, pausing slightly at the dantian. He took a deep breath, then gently placed his palms on his thighs, and a faint greenish-white light emitted from his feet.

His palms moved gently from his abdomen to his head, as if gliding over water. After repeating this several times, the greenish-white light under his feet gradually became clearer and emitted a strange glow.

Suddenly, he stood up, stepped on the ground, and used a slight force to leap into the air, about two feet off the ground. Chen Mo's body twisted sharply, his body slightly tilted, and his left foot sliced through the air, wrapping around his right leg. The vast mystic energy in his body surged into his right leg, and with the momentum, he struck the special wall from above with a powerful force. Instantly, the entire training room shook, and the air currents surged.

Boom!

The wall emitted a metallic sound, and a foot-deep imprint was left on it.

This special wall was made of fine steel by the clan's ancestors to help disciples test their mystic skills. Over the years, it had only left a few light marks. Now, after being struck by Chen Mo's Swift Lightning Flash, it left a clear indentation.

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