Chapter 20 Veer's Battle with the Wolves"

Gritting his teeth, Veer focused his thoughts, understanding that this battle was his first true test. He knew he had to give it his all. Though his power was formidable, its range was limited, and it consumed a significant amount of mana. However, a new idea occurred to him—why not combine his internal energy with the spell as well?

With this revelation, Veer unleashed the Thunder Storme spell. In a brief moment of stillness, facing off against the Wolf, he let out a resounding roar, his gaze fixed upon the sky.

"Thunder Storme spell!"

At that moment as Veer saved himself from a wolf attack, clouds suddenly began to form in the clear night sky, accompanied by the rumble of thunder. Veer's gaze instinctively turned towards the ominous black thunderclouds above.

Startled by what he saw, Veer exclaimed, "What is this? I had believed its range to be only 20 meters, based on my estimation of internal energy. But now it appears that its range extends to a whopping 60 meters. The electricity emanating from these clouds seems exceptionally powerful. Could it pose a threat to me as well?"

Realizing the imminent danger of remaining in the vicinity and risking electrocution, Veer urgently urged himself, "Why should I stay here and subject myself to electric shocks? Run, my son Veer, or else today you will be reduced to a smoldering ember."

As Veer prepared to leave the area, he found himself encircled by a pack of wolves.

Perplexed by their behavior, Veer pondered aloud, "What is wrong with them? Ah, they will not allow me to escape unpunished because I had taken the lives of their comrades."

Looking up at the sky, Veer pleaded with the wolf group, "Hey, brothers, let me go for now! If that lightning strikes, it could be the end of me." Veer noticed that the once larger wolf group had diminished to 25 members, their eyes filled with anger as they stared at him.

To Veer's surprise, it seemed as though they understood his plea, as they moved to block his path, allowing him an opportunity to escape.

"Wow, so these bastards can actually comprehend my point," Veer remarked.

In a sudden attack, a wolf pounced towards Veer, but he swiftly evaded it, relying on his agility. Reacting quickly, Veer plunged his blade deep into the wolf's stomach.

"Deep... deep," he muttered.

Beads of sweat became visible on Veer's face. He realized he was reaching his limits. If their numbers weren't so great, he could have dispatched them all within minutes. However, his stamina was not limitless, and he knew he couldn't continue fighting without growing exhausted. Veer acknowledged this to himself.

While Veer pondered over his current situation, a sudden clap of thunder echoed through the air.

Thunder...

As Veer glanced up at the sky, his eyes widened in realization. "What is this? My Thunder technique is now primed," he exclaimed. Typically, it took him five minutes to prepare this powerful ability. However, due to his dual ability, its potency had increased, extending the preparation time to ten minutes. Veer understood that its power must now be significantly amplified. With this knowledge, he knew he had to swiftly make his escape from this place.

thunder.....

But just as Veer is considering running away, suddenly lightning starts to descend from the sky. There is an explosion followed by a bright light in front of Veer.

Boom...

A lightning bolt strikes a demon wolf, and upon impact, its body disintegrates into ashes, leaving Veer speechless.

What should I do? If I stay here, I might end up like that demon wolf.

As Veer ponders these thoughts, the demon wolves on the other side also sense the imminent danger and contemplate retreating. However, the lightning bolts continue to rain down one after another.

Boom boom boom boom boom...

Thunder rumbled in the sky, resonating with a series of explosive booms.

Wherever the lightning bolts struck, darkness engulfed the area. Witnessing this ominous sight, a voice within Veer fell silent. Was he destined to perish under the very attack he had unleashed?

Then, in an instant, a lightning bolt descended upon Veer, directly hitting the spot where he stood. A deafening shockwave coursed through his body, as if the searing heat had liquefied his skin. Every hair and pore screamed in agony as the lightning assaulted Veer's entire being.

The excruciating pain relentlessly surged, overwhelming Veer. His eyes widened, and he clenched his teeth, his contorted face betraying the torment coursing through his muscles. Facial spasms periodically distorted his features.

This anguish surpassed any pain Veer had ever experienced in his entire existence. It was so excruciating that it rendered his mind blank, and so severe that his muscles involuntarily relaxed...

Suddenly, Veer's Lightning Body Cultivation Technique springs into action on its own accord. Veer senses the diminishing of the intense pain he had been experiencing, replaced instead by a profound absorption of energy within his body, encompassing both mana and internal energy. Could this be attributed to his Lightning Body Cultivation Technique? Veer ponders, realizing that perhaps fleeing is no longer necessary.

Yet, before Veer can fully comprehend this revelation, another lightning bolt descends upon him, accompanied by a deafening boom.

"Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...."

The agony becomes unbearable, causing Veer to cry out in pain, contorting his body in anguish.

Overwhelmed by the pain, Veer collapses to his knees and assumes a meditation position. "I must endure this," he whispers to himself. "In the future, when I attempt to surpass Rank 6, I will face the Heavenly Test, which may unleash lightning even more powerful than this. I must acclimate myself to this pain now, or I may not survive."

With this resolve, Veer embarks on his spiritual practice. As he enters a state of deep meditation, the lightning bolts intensify, continuously striking within a 60-meter radius. The force of the lightning is so fierce that it decimates the trees, plants, and the group of demon wolves trailing behind Veer. Despite their desperate attempts to evade the bolts, they succumb and are reduced to ashes.

"Awoooo...."

The wolves let out resounding howls one after another, desperate to escape. They no longer harbor any desire to kill Veer and simply flee, driven solely by their instinct to survive.