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With the Nine Heavens Profound Thunder Spear now truly his, Lin Yongming felt an unprecedented familiarity with the weapon—its weight, balance, and resonance with his soul far surpassed before.
At the same time, his comprehension of the first seven Profound Thunder Techniques deepened, allowing him to unleash even greater power.
"God of Thunder, now that I've passed the seventh trial and subdued the spear spirit, what is the eighth trial?" Lin Yongming asked after absorbing the spear spirit's power.
"The eighth trial of the Thor's Nine Trials: Restore the Thunder God's Battle Armor. There is no time limit. Reward: The Thunder God's Battle Armor." The deity's voice echoed solemnly.
"Restore?" Lin Yongming frowned.
"Correct. The armor consists of six components—the breastplate, armguards, legguards, and the Thunder God's Wings. Together with the Nine Heavens Profound Thunder Spear, they form a complete set of divine artifacts."
"While the spear has become your martial soul and will fully awaken once you ascend to godhood, the armor was severely damaged during the Great War of Dragons and Humans."
"The breastplate suffered the worst damage—its heart-protecting section was pierced by the Golden Dragon King's divine power, delivering a fatal blow. As you know, it was only due to the Goddess of Life's intervention that I had enough time to establish this divine inheritance before perishing." A trace of bitterness flashed across the Thunder God's face.
"I see… Don't worry, God of Thunder. I will inherit your divinity completely, return to the Divine Realm, and restore the Thunder God's glory." Lin Yongming swore solemnly.
"Enough words. Restoration won't be easy, but now that you possess some of my Profound Thunder Energy, I'll take you to where the armor is stored." The Thunder God shook off his melancholy and led the way.
Lin Yongming followed him to a side chamber within the Thunder God's Hall—a room he had never entered before. In fact, aside from his own quarters, Lin Yongming had barely explored Thunder City, as most of his time had been spent either cultivating or reminiscing about his two loved ones in the garden.
Creak…
"I can't remember how many years it's been since this door was last opened." The Thunder God pushed open the dust-covered door with a sigh.
As the door swung wide, darkness gave way to a soft blue glow emanating from within. The spacious chamber housed a single armor stand, upon which rested a set of battle-worn armor—its luster dimmed but still pulsing with residual divine energy.
Lin Yongming stepped forward and examined it closely. True to the Thunder God's words, the breastplate bore a gaping hole over the heart, surrounded by long-dried bloodstains. The armguards and legguards were in slightly better condition, while the Thunder God's Wings were heavily damaged.
"This won't be easy to repair… God of Thunder, how exactly do I restore it?" Lin Yongming asked, feeling somewhat daunted.
"The method is simple—nourish the armor with your Profound Thunder Energy. This way, you can cultivate your soul power while repairing the armor simultaneously." The Thunder God ran a hand over the breastplate, his expression nostalgic.
"Then why didn't you tell me earlier? Five years have already passed! If you'd mentioned this back then, the armor might've been fully restored by now!" Lin Yongming couldn't hide his confusion.
"I wanted to, but your soul power wasn't strong enough before. Only after passing the seventh trial did your thunder energy evolve into true Profound Thunder Energy—the exclusive power of the Thunder God. Without it, any attempt at restoration would've been futile." The Thunder God sighed helplessly.
"I see… Very well. Starting today, I'll return this armor to its former glory." Lin Yongming lifted the breastplate with newfound determination.
"I leave it to you." The Thunder God nodded.
"Don't say that. Once restored, this armor will become part of my strength—so in a way, I'm helping myself."
"Besides… I really like the design." Lin Yongming grinned.
"Good. Then I wish you swift success. Once worn, this armor will allow you to travel thousands of miles in a day, reduce energy consumption, amplify your Profound Thunder Energy, and—most importantly—provide unparalleled defense. Had it not been for the Golden Dragon King's supreme attack, even a second-tier deity would've struggled to damage it. Its full wonders are best experienced firsthand." The Thunder God briefly outlined the armor's capabilities.
"It sounds incredible. I'm growing fonder of it by the second! Alright, I'll take it to my room now." Lin Yongming gathered all six pieces.
"As you wish."
Returning to his quarters, Lin Yongming placed the armor on a table and fell into deep thought.
"All things in existence are manifestations of Wave Energy, and Wave Energy can recreate all things. Since Profound Thunder Energy is a subset of Wave Energy, then my Wave Energy should also be able to restore the armor… If so, the process could be significantly accelerated."
Acting on this idea, Lin Yongming channeled his Wave Energy into the armor.
Within moments, the dull metal began emitting a soft blue glow, with streaks of radiant energy flowing across its surface like liquid lightning.
"It works! Perfect!" Delighted by the result, Lin Yongming carried the armor to his bed. Sitting cross-legged beside it, he simultaneously cultivated his Wave Energy and repaired the armor.
Over the past five years, Lin Yongming's Wave Perception had not only fully recovered but also reached the Realm of Light's Wave Energy—a purer, more refined state than before.
In a way, his near-death experience had been a blessing in disguise, guiding him onto the true path of the Asura.
"Just wait. Whoever orchestrated this from the shadows… I will make you pay ten thousandfold for the pain of separation I've endured." A cold glint flashed in Lin Yongming's eyes.
He wasn't foolish. After years of secluded cultivation in Thunder City, he had pieced together the truth.
Lin Yongming was certain that Qian Xunji hadn't uncovered Blue Silver Emperor's identity on his own—someone had fed him the information.
Otherwise, given Blue Silver Emperor's cultivation level (boosted by the Love Red Severing Immortal Herb), she should've long entered her mature form. Qian Xunji had met her multiple times before—if he could see through her disguise, why wait until Lin Yongming became a Soul Sage to act?
The timing was too deliberate.
Thus, Lin Yongming concluded that Qian Xunji had been manipulated by a third party, prompting his rash attack on Thunderstorm Village.
But for now, Lin Yongming pushed these thoughts aside. His priority was to leave the Extreme Sea Thunder Domain.
From that day onward, he devoted himself to restoring the Thunder God's Battle Armor, allowing only occasional moments of longing for his loved ones to distract him.
Meanwhile, in the Spirit Hall…
The Chrysanthemum and Ghost Elders knelt outside a secluded chamber, their heads bowed.
"We await the Pope's emergence!"
As the door opened, a chilling aura swept through the corridor.
Clad in regal purple robes, Bib Dong stepped forward—her eyes colder and more ruthless than ever.
"How is Qian Renxue?" she demanded.
"Your Holiness, she remains in Heaven Dou City, living quietly. During your two-year seclusion… she was crowned Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire."
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