Chapter 36

**Chapter 36: The Power of Thunder!**

Xiao Ning's eyes suddenly opened, revealing a flash of thunder within his dark pupils.

As he activated his mind, a divine light seemed to emanate from his gaze.

It felt as though he could summon thunder, shatter the void, and kill anyone daring enough to challenge him.

He subconsciously tapped his fingers, and with the lingering charm of the inheritance, he activated the fighting spirit in his body.

"Boom!"

Thunder rumbled in the daylight, striking a piece of broken wood and creating a large hole.

The surrounding wood was instantly carbonized and charred, with flames licking the edges.

Xiao Ning stared at the scene in shock.

It wasn't until the fire grew more intense that he snapped out of his daze.

He quickly kicked up dirt to smother the flames.

Ignoring the burnt smell, Xiao Ning looked at his hands with joy, feeling the power of thunder.

His excitement grew, and he couldn't help but roar and laugh heartily:

"Hahaha, this Thunder Emperor's Magic is truly extraordinary!"

Even a mere subconscious activation could create thunder and break the air.

Xiao Ning was astonished by the power.

He knew that "Thunder Emperor's Magic" was a supreme technique passed down by the Thunder Emperor, one of the ten evils.

Mastering it could allow one to control thunder, command the thunder pool, and even challenge the Immortal Kings.

Despite being only a five-star fighter, Xiao Ning was thrilled by the potential of his new power.

Unfortunately, he couldn't yet use the more advanced techniques recorded in the Thunder Emperor's Magic, such as Nine Heavens Tribulation Light or Thunder Punishment, due to his current fighting spirit level.

Xiao Ning clenched his fists, feeling immense power coursing through him.

The inheritance had also helped him temper his body, increasing his strength by a full 1,000 kilograms.

Feeling his new strength, Xiao Ning took a deep breath and punched forward with a mighty blow.

"Pah!"

The punch created a vacuum around him, and the ground was plowed open, exposing moist soil beneath.

"Excellent, I can now kill the Iron Claw Giant Bear with a single punch!" Xiao Ning assessed his strength with satisfaction.

"With the monster blood collected, it's time to return."

He turned towards the Misty Valley, his smile warm despite the distance and obstacles.

"I wonder how Xiao Yixian has been."

"First, I'll test this thunder power again before heading back."

Xiao Ning gathered the Iron Claw Giant Bear's blood and moved quietly into the dense forest.

Half a day later...

"Boom!"

A thunderous explosion swept through the forest, blowing away debris and small animals for dozens of meters.

At the center of the explosion stood Xiao Ning, facing a black rock python.

Despite the snake's impressive size, a trace of fear flickered in its eyes.

Xiao Ning, with his well-defined muscles and confident demeanor, seemed almost like a humanoid Tyrannosaurus.

"Level 3 peak magic beast, Black Rock Python."

Xiao Ning grinned, addressing the beast:

"You're so big, yet so timid, I wonder how you've survived this long."

The Black Rock Python, possessing a bit of intelligence, didn't understand Xiao Ning's words.

"Well, expecting a beast to respond might be a sign of my isolation, I've been in the Misty Mountain Range too long."

He chuckled at himself, then prepared his attack. With a cold glint in his eyes, he raised his right hand, making a specific gesture.

"Thunder!"

A mighty power emanated from Xiao Ning's body. In an instant, a thunderball the size of a human head materialized and shot toward the Black Rock Python at lightning speed.

"Boom!"

The explosion was massive.

Fear flashed in the python's eyes as its upper body was obliterated in the blast.