Chapter 475: Chapter 475: Thunderbolt from the Heavens

Xiaoli recounted all his experiences to Master Bo Yuan. Although he had already told Chongxu and others about it, retelling in person was definitely more detailed.

After hearing this, the current Shenxiao Palace Master expressed gratitude and admiration.

Then he said, "Chongxu told me that day that you, Xiaoli, are searching for the whereabouts of the Celestial Thunder, correct?"

Upon hearing this, Pang Jing was moved and said, "The Celestial Thunder of the Five Thunders Skill? Oh, pardon me, I’m a bit surprised."

Xiaoli replied, "Yes, may I dare to ask if Master can offer guidance?"

Bo Yuan said, "This matter must start from the origin of the Five Thunders Skill. I wonder how much you, Xiaoli, know about the Western Regions?"

"To be honest, I’ve never been there."

Xiaoli could only reply truthfully, "I don’t know what exists there."

Bo Yuan said, "The Western Regions, Snowfield, and Eastern Lands divide the world into thirds, which actually corresponds to the three divisions of the Upper Realm. Do you know this?"

Unexpectedly, this old Daoist spoke with such explosive revelations that it was as if what many had pieced together from various rumors seemed like common knowledge to him.

Xiaoli replied, "I had speculated, but wasn’t certain. Please, Master, explain."

Bo Yuan took a sip of tea, appearing slightly hesitant. He glanced at those present, all trusted companions, and decided to speak directly:

"Let me first speak about the Thunder Division corresponding to the Eastern Lands."

"In the rumors, the Thunder Division manipulates clouds and rain, controls thunder and lightning, and any mortal seeking ascension must resist the heavenly tribulation and Celestial Thunder. Of course, this is just legend, but the Five Thunders Skill is real; Xiaoli, you have already mastered three types, so you naturally understand." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"However, within the Thunder Division, there are still two factions. One is Jade City, also called Thunder City, and the other is the Exorcism Institute, governing justice and punishment, both under the command of the Yuqing True King, though with different duties."

"Therefore, whether it’s Thunder City or the Exorcism Institute, theoretically they should be inseparable, supporting each other regardless. However, how many years ago the Upper Realm encountered turmoil, internal strife broke out within the Thunder Division, attracting intervention from the other two divisions."

"The process is unknown, but the result is that the rightful Five Thunders Skill leaked, scattered among the people, becoming sought-after divine abilities."

Bo Yuan took another sip of tea, indicating that what he was about to say was very significant to him.

"What I’m about to say next, I have never revealed to others. According to tradition, it’s passed down orally between generations of Shenxiao Palace Masters. Given the urgent situation, I must make an exception, and I hope everyone will not spread this to avoid further trouble."

The people here, the three with Xiaoli are so-called outsiders of the realm; bearing three kinds of Thunder Skills, Xiaoli might be the key to countering Zuo Qiutian. On the other side, Chongxu and Zhenyue are the disciples of Master Bo Yuan, and Pang Jing, whose relationship with him is unclear but evidently knows him well.

It could be said that if Master Bo Yuan had any schemes, these were his chosen core members, hence he was about to reveal some true secrets.

Of course, everyone assured they would never tell anyone else, only Xiaoli asked, "Master, if this matter is significant, perhaps I should tell my superiors, like my teacher. After all, Zuo Qiutian and the others are in our world, and the situation there is more urgent."

Bo Yuan smiled, "Naturally, since you, Xiaoli, are the key contact between the two sides, you represent the will of your external realm, telling you implies consent."

Xiaoli breathed a sigh of relief; he did not want to have a conflict with Shenxiao Palace.

After reaching an agreement, Master Bo Yuan began the main topic: "The Celestial Realm above is not all harmonious. After the Five Thunders leaked, the Thunder Division and the Fighting Division as well as the Celestial Pillar Division had some conflicts. After a great battle, the Thunder Division completely lost the Celestial Thunder, leading to incomplete Thunder Skills and significantly diminished power."

"Therefore, the Yuqing True King dispatched a general to forcibly break the barrier between two realms, attempting to defy the rules of the Heavenly Dao and descend to the mortal realm, ordering the people to find and restore the Celestial Thunder among the scattered Five Thunders."

"However, the suppression of the Heavenly Dao is above even the Upper Realm, hardly something to be easily defied. Those who forcefully broke through the barrier, less than one in a hundred survived, leaving only broken bodies or greatly reduced strength, unable to complete their mission."

"The rift between the upper and lower realms has been mended, making return impossible. These Thunder Division people ultimately became trapped in the mortal realm, assimilating with the people, experiencing birth, aging, illness, and death, with no significant difference."

These words were rather mystifying, making Xiaoli feel somewhat unreal.

Various rumors, like possessing the Five Thunders one could ascend, planting trees could elevate to the Divine Realm, were once ethereal myths uncertain to most.

But now, this most revered person in the Secret Realm Eastern Lands spoke of matters many could only ever hear as tales.

As Bo Yuan continued, he became more serene, like an elder telling children a bedtime story, calmly proceeding.

"After the Thunder Division members took root in the mortal world, they gradually could not unite as one. Those from Thunder City and the Exorcism Institute held different beliefs, leading to discord and separation."

"The two factions, in cooperation with the people, established their respective powers, one becoming Shenxiao Palace and the other Fengdu."

Not just Xiaoli, even Chongxu and others wore expressions of sheer amazement, clearly unaware of such secrets.

"But Master, if it is as such, shouldn’t Shenxiao Palace at least possess four Thunders?"

Bo Yuan shook his head, "As I mentioned earlier, at the time of descending to the lower realm, over ninety percent of the Thunder Division’s people had perished. Those who survived only carried the Divine Thunder skill."

Xiaoli pondered, meaning that in the lower realm’s Five Thunders, the Divine Thunder was brought by themselves, and the remaining four were knocked down during the upper realm’s war.

This does make sense, whether it’s the Community Thunder from the birth of Peach Blossom Empress or the Dragon Thunder of Golden Scale Marsh, both seem like resources within a certain or multiple organisms.

And the Divine Thunder of Shenxiao Palace, with its myriad cultivation techniques that can be taught to disciples, is evidently different.

Moreover, concerning Fengdu, though they and Shenxiao Palace share the same origin, judging by their methods, the duties of the Exorcism Institute and Thunder City are very different.

Xiaoli found these messages quite believable, having encountered some matters related to the Upper Realm. Even he possessed a skill like reversing yin and yang, which in the Thunder Division was evidently aligned with the Exorcism Institute.

"Master, since you and Fengdu share the same origin, is there a chance to persuade them to join forces against Zuo Qiutian?"

Bo Yuan looked troubled.

"That brings us to the source of the Exorcism Institute and Thunder City’s division in the mortal realm."

"Back then, when the entrance to return to the Upper Realm was mended, the Thunder Division’s people had no way back, thus two approaches emerged."

"The Exorcism Institute advocated for breaking through the heavens with force, reopening the Heavenly Gates, then returning to the Upper Realm, whereas the Thunder Division’s Divine General advocated abandoning the idea of returning, settling in the mortal realm."

"It wasn’t because they enjoyed staying here; the main reason being, the consequences of reopening the Heavenly Gates were unpredictable. They believed that if the path were cleared from the Upper Realm, it was acceptable; but if opened from the mortal realm upwards, it might reverse the heavenly patterns, causing catastrophic harm to all life, thus it was untenable."