Chapter 20: Please! Stop the thunder!!!

Thick, five-colored lightning surged from the spirit stone, drawing thunder.

Dark clouds pressed down heavily, suffocatingly thick; the sky quickly darkened, thunder roared, and lightning flashed rapidly.

Disciples on the outer mountain looked curiously at the dark clouds over the inner mountain. “What happened?”

“Where did the thunder come from! Protect the disciples”

The Sect Master and elders used their various abilitiesthose with artifacts used artifacts, those with talismans used talismanspreventing any disciple from being injured.

The Law Enforcement Elder protected Ning Yue in the sky, but Ning Yue didn’t feel very safe.

Just as she was about to suggest they find another place to hide, she saw the Law Enforcement Elder looking at her with a complex expression.

“You’re so fierce!”

Ning Yue silently looked at the shattered spirit stone and then at the lightning in the sky.

She guessed it was because of her.

The Alchemy, Formation, and Talisman elders were closest to the spirit stone and couldn’t dodge in time; they were thoroughly struck by lightning.

The three were covered in soot and looked up at the Law Enforcement Elder in the air.

The Law Enforcement Elder made a face at the three below.

The three’s temples throbbed simultaneously; under the circumstances, they went to protect the disciples in the hall.

Ning Yue felt anxious for the Law Enforcement Elder.

Ji Liyan thoughtfully looked at Ning Yue, then went to examine the shattered spirit stone.

Five thin strands of lightning were moving back and forth within the spirit stone.

He tried to infuse it with spiritual energy, but the five strands of lightning were too strong; his spiritual energy couldn’t penetrate.

It seemed he could only have Ning Yue come down.

When Ning Yue had just left the sword cultivator trial, the Law Enforcement Elder had already told Ji Feng about Ning Yue’s talent.

Therefore, Ning Yue’s participation in two additional trials was tacitly approved by the Sect Master, who wanted to see what she could achieve.

The results shocked everyone.

Having just touched upon sword cultivation, alchemy, and formation cultivation, she had already shown unimaginable talent.

Without a doubt, she was a once-in-a-millennium genius.

It was just unexpected that Ning Yue was also a five-spiritual-root cultivator. Judging from the current situation,

All five spiritual roots were celestial-grade.

No one had ever heard of such a thing.

Although five-spiritual-root cultivators were rare, they weren’t unheard of. Because their spiritual roots were too mixed, they couldn’t cultivate and were considered cultivation trash.

But Ning Yue was not only a five-spiritual-root cultivator but had five celestial-grade spiritual roots and seemed to have overcome the difficulties of cultivation.

It was unbelievable, even if you told someone.

But it was true.

Ning Yue twitched her mouth and tugged on the Law Enforcement Elder’s sleeve. “…That, please put me down.”

The Law Enforcement Elder had been waiting for her to say this; as soon as she spoke, he eagerly put away his sword.

“Go down!”

Ning Yue walked towards the spirit stone with a black line on her forehead, still having to avoid the occasional lightning strike.

Ji Liyan walked over calmly; the lightning around him seemed to consciously avoid him.

“Let me take you there.” Ji Liyan said softly.

Ning Yue was eager and immediately nodded. “Okay, okay!”

It wasn’t Ning Yue’s imagination; the lightning really avoided Ji Liyan!

A bolt of lightning struck; it was too fast.

Ning Yue subconsciously thought of Ji Liyan beside her and didn’t defend herself.

Ji Liyan’s eyes were emotionless; he looked up slightly at the lightning striking straight down.

The lightning abruptly veered in mid-air and struck to the side.

It was surprisingly reassuring.

Ning Yue looked at Ji Liyan beside her; he lowered his head and met her gaze.

“What’s wrong?”

Ning Yue shook her head and continued looking ahead. “Nothing.”

The distance wasn’t far; it was just a few steps.

Ning Yue looked down at the shattered spirit stone and the five-colored lightning dancing within.

She tried to reach out.

The five-colored lightning paused for a moment, then affectionately approached.

Ji Liyan showed an “as expected” expression beside her.

Ning Yue grabbed the small lightning bolt; before she could examine it closely, it “sizzled” and disappeared into her palm.

Ning Yue: “…It’s gone?”

At the same time, the thunder and lightning in the inner mountain finally ceased.

The disciples huddled together behind the elders; the brave ones used all their might to protect themselves and their companions.

However, without exception, everyone’s gaze turned to Ning Yue.

Ning Yue shrank behind Ji Liyan, feeling embarrassed. “…They’re not going to trouble me, are they?”

Ji Liyan chuckled upon hearing this, spreading his robe to cover half of Ning Yue’s body.

“Don’t worry, I’m here.”

…

“I’m not wrong, right? Ning Yue has five spiritual roots?!”

“…You’re not wrong. Not only that, but all five of her spiritual roots are celestial-grade.”

“Whoa, amazing!!!”

Although the spirit stone was broken, the information was still conveyed.

Such as Ning Yue’s talent and spiritual root level.

Therefore, everyone in the hall knew Ning Yue’s aptitude.

The spirit stone shattering meant it couldn’t withstand Ning Yue’s talent.

And…

It also attracted such a large-scale lightning strike.

The disciples in the hall were amazed, unable to imagine how terrifying Ning Yue’s strength was.

Because of the accidental shattering of the spirit stone, the remaining disciples had to wait until tomorrow for their tests.

But no one complained; they respectfully watched as Ning Yue was taken away by the Sect Master and the elders.

Ning Yue was very apprehensive.

They wouldn’t really make her pay for it, would they? She really had no money!

She only had some money left that Qi Xucheng and Shi Yinghan had given her.

Ning Yue clutched her pocket; this wouldn’t be enough, would it?

Several elders stood on the highest platform, surrounding Sect Master Ji Feng; Ji Liyan stood to one side.

He smiled slightly at Ning Yue.

Ning Yue: “…”

Don’t smile, brother. No matter how handsome you are, it won’t change the fact that I have to pay for the damaged item.

“Ning Yue”

The Sect Master called her name.

“…Ah?” Ning Yue was stunned and replied.

“Are you willing to become the Law Enforcement Elder’s direct disciple and be taught swordsmanship by him?

Of course, you can also learn from other paths; I won’t stop you, as long as you can handle it.”

Ning Yue was stunned.

The Sect Master frowned. “Don’t you like sword cultivation and want to learn something else? I won’t stop you…”

The Law Enforcement Elder almost shouted

“She likes it! Why wouldn’t she like it?!”

Ning Yue spoke in time, a little hesitant. “…The spirit stone, and the damage to the venue, don’t I have to pay for it?”

As soon as she finished speaking, the hall erupted in laughter.

“What are you thinking? Of course not,” the Sect Master said with a smile.

“The repairs don’t require you to pay; the sect can afford it.”

The Law Enforcement Elder slapped his forehead. “I said, you little girl, why haven’t you said anything along the way? You were worried about this.”

Since Ning Yue didn’t have to pay, she was unrestrained and completely restored her previous vitality.

“Then I’m willing to become the Law Enforcement Elder’s direct disciple.”

The Law Enforcement Elder was overjoyed; he gave Ning Yue his carefully prepared direct disciple jade token, with a pink tassel.

He was very satisfied. “Little girls your age should have this color. I specifically chose this tassel; what do you think?

Is it pretty? Don’t underestimate it; it also has a protective function.”

“Wow” Ning Yue accepted it, giving him plenty of emotional value. “It’s so pretty! Master, you have great taste!”

The Law Enforcement Elder was completely flattered.

Overjoyed, he took out a bunch of things from his pocket and stuffed them into Ning Yue’s hands.