Xiao Yawen and Jiang Yu Rou looked at Mo Wenjie and asked: My husband, where are we going now?
Mo Wenjie looked at the two with affection and said, "I've heard that there's a disturbance in an auspicious vein in the suburbs. We should go check it out; perhaps there will be some treasure appearing." So, the seven of them took to the sky and flew towards the suburbs. Soon they arrived at the location of the auspicious vein, where mist enveloped everything, emitting an aura of good fortune. However, there were numerous restriction formations surrounding it, indicating that many had tried to break through but failed.
Mo Wenjie carefully observed the situation and with his hands formed various magical seals, attempting to break through the restrictions. Xiao Yawen and Jiang Yu Rou were also by his side, protecting him with their abilities, keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings. Suddenly, a few rays of cold light shot out from the shadows, heading straight for Mo Wenjie.
Jiang Yu Rou acted swiftly, waving her silk ribbon to deflect the hidden weapons. At this moment, a group of black-robed figures appeared, with the leader sneering, "We have been keeping an eye on the treasure in this vein for quite some time. You'd better not interfere." Mo Wenjie, however, remained composed and snorted coldly, "With your abilities, you dare to block my way?" A fierce battle was about to erupt.
The leader of the black-robed figures looked at Mo Wenjie and the others, unable to help but laugh. "You young people are not worth looking down upon. Do you really think you can compete with us for this treasure?" He advised them to leave quickly, "The treasures in this vein belong to us. If you want to live, you should leave now before it's too late. You won't be able to escape if you don't!"
Mo Wenjie looked at the leader of the black-robed figures and said to Huang Ling'er and Jiang Yu Rou, "There's no need to be afraid of these people. As long as we work together, it won't be a problem to defeat them. Don't let their current arrogance fool you; soon they'll be fleeing in fear!"
Mo Wenjie launched the attack first, a burst of spiritual energy transforming into a sharp sword that stabbed towards the leader of the black-robed figures. The leader dodged to the side and then commanded his subordinates to charge towards Mo Wenjie and the others. The two groups engaged in a fierce battle, with swords and knives clashing in a whirlwind of blades and shadows.
Huang Ling'er unleashed an ice-based spell, freezing a large area and trapping several black-robed figures in ice blocks, immobilizing them. Meanwhile, Jiang Yu Rou used her silk ribbon to bind the enemy's limbs, rendering them unable to fight effectively.
Xiao Yawen held a sword in his hand, wielding a fierce sword technique where each slash would unleash a shower of blood. Mo Wenjie seized the opportunity to use his ultimate move, sending out powerful spiritual energy ripples that spread out from him. The leader of the black-robed figures sensed danger and attempted to retreat, but it was too late. The spiritual energy burst directly broke through their defenses, knocking most of the black-robed figures to the ground. The leader gritted his teeth and took out a treasure artifact in an attempt to turn the tide of battle. However, Mo Wenjie had anticipated this and combined forces with the other women once again for a powerful strike. The treasure artifact was shattered into pieces, and the leader sustained heavy injuries.
The remaining black-robed figures saw their leader's humiliating defeat and dispersed in all directions, indeed fleeing in fear, as Mo Wenjie had predicted. The group successfully broke through the restrictions and entered the auspicious vein to search for treasure.
Mo Wenjie led Huang Ling'er, Jiang Yu Rou, Xiao Yawen, Ding Yan, Tuo Baying, and Qin Xiaodie into the auspicious vein. As they entered, a multitude of demons rushed towards them. Seeing this, Mo Wenjie shouted loudly, " Everyone must be careful! These demons are not simple!"
The others listened to Mo Wenjie's words and immediately prepared for battle. Mo Wenjie stepped forward, and his body was filled with spiritual energy. A powerful aura emanated from him. The demons felt the threat and paused briefly before charging even more fiercely.
Ding Yan quickly formed seals with her hands and chanted incantations, raising a barrier of flames in front of them, temporarily blocking the demons' assault. Tuo Baying then casted a soil-based spell, causing numerous vines to suddenly emerge from the ground and entangle some of the demons.
Qin Xiaodie's eyes flashed with determination, and her form turned into a phantom, diving into the demon group. Her dagger shimmered with cold light, and wherever it struck, blood splattered from the demons. Mo Wenjie took this opportunity to summon his destined artifact, and a beam of golden light passed by, causing several demons to scream and fall to the ground in agony.
However, the number of demons was numerous, and they kept coming in waves. Jiang Yu Rou noticed that these demons seemed to be under the influence of some sort of force and informed Mo Wenjie. Mo Wenjie activated his spiritual energy and scanned the surroundings, finally discovering a large demon hiding in a corner that was controlling other demons. He immediately decided to launch an all-out attack with the group, directly hitting the large demon. With a loud roar, the massive beast collapsed, and the other demons lost control, scattering like birds and beasts. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and continued to explore the vein in search of treasure.
Mo Wenjie looked at Huang Ling'er and the others, nodding with satisfaction.
Huang Ling'er glanced at Mo Wenjie and said, "Dear husband, our abilities have greatly improved now. Do you think we are qualified to enter the Third Heaven?"
Mo Wenjie hesitated for a moment before saying, "Although our abilities have greatly improved, the Third Heaven is full of dangers and cannot be ventured into carelessly. However, we can first explore the way." The others nodded in agreement.
So, Mo Wenjie led the women to the entrance of the Third Heaven. There, he saw swirling winds howling and flashes of lightning accompanied by thunder, exuding an overwhelming pressure. Mo Wenjie tried to release a small amount of spiritual energy, but it was repelled.
Just as the group was worrying, an elderly man with white hair slowly approached. He sized up Mo Wenjie and the others and said, "If you wish to enter the Third Heaven, you must first pass this test, which was set by a great power from ancient times, specifically designed to screen out those with the right cause."
Mo Wenjie bowed respectfully and said, "Please, allow me to ask for the details of the test." The elderly man pointed to a nearby stone tablet, covered in ancient characters. "Decipher these characters, and you will find the correct path."
Mo Wenjie and the women sat together to study the tablet. After much contemplation, Huang Ling'er suddenly brightened her eyes and touched a specific part of the inscription. Instantly, a passage appeared.
The elder showed a look of approval: "Go ahead, I hope you all have a fruitful journey in the Third Heaven." Mo Wenjie thanked the elder and led the women along the path to the Third Heaven.
The Third Heaven: Thunder Palace, managed by various thunder gods.
The Powerful Vow Shakes the Heavens and Earth,
Yao's respect for the Jinfen Gate commands reverence.
Thunder and Rain Drums for the Right Path.
Divine Wind Pulls Aside the Obstruction and Points the Way Out of Confusion.
Thunder disperses the evil and malice throughout the world.
Thunder blesses the world with loyalty, sincerity, and honesty.
Based on the "East, West, South, North, and Center" five directions, thunder gods are named. There are many versions of this type of thunder god. For example, in the fourth volume of the text, they are called "Thunder Lord"; in the thirteenth volume, they are called "Thunder King"; and in the fifteenth volume, they are simply referred to as "Thunder God".
It is noteworthy that not only do the "East, West, South, North, and Center" thunder gods in each volume have different names, but within the thirteenth volume alone there is another type of "Five Directions Thunder King": Eastern Thunder King of Spiritual Movement Yan Fu, Southern Thunder King of Spiritual Transformation Zhuo Bin, Western Thunder King of Spiritual Might Gao Hui, Northern Thunder King of Dynamic Greatness Wu Xi, and Central Thunder King of Dynamic Agility Zhao Jian.
Mo Wenjie looked at Huang Ling'er, Jiang Yu Rou, Xiao Yawen, Ding Yan, Tuo Baying, and Qin Xiaodie and said, "The crisis in the Third Heaven is greater, so I hope you can be extra careful in all your actions. After all, the Third Heaven is different from other places. One careless move could get you struck by lightning!"
The group walked cautiously when the sky suddenly darkened, and thunder and lightning rolled within the clouds. Mo Wenjie's heart raced, yelling, "Everyone, quickly find shelter from the lightning!" However, there were no suitable coverings nearby. At that very moment, a bolt of lightning directly aimed at Xiao Yawen. Mo Wenjie sprang forward, using his spiritual energy to erect a shield. The lightning struck the shield, sending out intense energy waves in all directions.
Mo Wenjie realized that this was not a sustainable solution. He needed to find the pattern of lightning strikes in this area. He recalled a piece of ancient scriptures he had read before, which mentioned that the thunder gods would release lightning along specific trajectories. So he calmed his mind and tried to sense the direction of the lightning strikes. He discovered that they followed the cycle of the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams.
Mo Wenjie hurriedly commanded the women to move according to the safe positions. However, as they got closer to the Thunder Palace, the lightning grew increasingly dense. During a moment of missed evasion, Jiang Yu Rou was grazed by the lightning.
Mo Wenjie was extremely anxious and forcibly summoned more spiritual energy to fend off the lightning. In the end, they found a natural valley that provided shelter from lightning strikes.
Mo Wenjie decided to take a rest here first and would proceed towards the Thunder Palace only after devising a foolproof plan.
Just as Mo Wenjie and the others found a place to rest, a group of black-clad people suddenly appeared to cause trouble. Mo Wenjie immediately instructed them to be ready for battle!
Mo Wenjie's eyes darkened, and he whispered, "It's those guys again. It seems the lesson we gave them last time wasn't enough." Xiao Yawen drew her sword and roared, "This time, I will make sure they have no way back!" The leader of the black-clad men laughed wildly: "Mo Wenjie, today is your day of death." After speaking, the black-clad men threw out various magical artifacts one after another. For a moment, a brilliant light shone forth.
Mo Wenjie's hands waved, and his spiritual energy took the form of numerous layers of light screens to block them. Huang Ling'er formed hand seals, and the surrounding air temperature suddenly dropped, ice spears flying towards the black-clad men. Qin Xiaodie's figure flashed, and she had already charged into the enemy ranks. Her dagger moved up and down in a flash.
But this group of black-clad men was significantly stronger than before, and they formed an array, gradually pressing down on Mo Wenjie and the others. Mo Wenjie's brows furrowed, and suddenly, he remembered that the Thunder Palace was nearby with its formidable power. He secretly guided the power of lightning into their attacks.
With the injection of a bolt of lightning, Mo Wenjie's spiritual energy attacks became incredibly powerful, and he directly broke through the black-clad men's formation. Seizing the momentum, the group launched a counterattack, pushing the black-clad men back step by step. As the leader saw that he could not withstand them, he tried to flee. But Mo Wenjie was not willing to let him go; a spiritual energy rope shot out and bound the leader. The remaining black-clad men, seeing this, were frightened and scattered in all directions.
After dealing with these troubles, Mo Wenjie breathed a sigh of relief and led the women to rest and recuperate safely in the valley.
While resting in the valley, Mo Wenjie discovered a faint spiritual energy fluctuation inside. Out of curiosity, he followed the direction of the fluctuation and the women closely trailed him. After pushing aside a clump of grass, they found a spiritual pearl emitting a dim blue light. Mo Wenjie was about to pick it up when suddenly, the pearl flew up and drilled into a nearby boulder. Strange patterns appeared on the surface of the boulder, resembling a map.
At this moment, a melodious flute sound echoed in the sky. Looking up, they saw an immortal clad in white, stepping on the clouds, approaching them. After landing, he looked at Mo Wenjie and the others and said, "This is an opportunity for those with destiny. The map guided by this spiritual pearl leads to a mysterious cave where treasures and profound cultivation techniques are hidden. However, the path is dangerous; are you willing to go?"
Mo Wenjie replied without hesitation, "With destiny presented before us, how can we back down?" The women also nodded in agreement. So, under the guidance of the immortal, they set out following the map shown by the spiritual pearl. Despite various traps and obstacles along the way, they overcame them with their wisdom and strength. Finally, they reached the mysterious cave and acquired treasures and cultivation techniques. Their strength was elevated to a new level. They then continued to explore the wonders of this Three Heavens realm.
