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nWithin the Crimson Sea Academy, there were numerous hidden chambers most students and the average Elder didn't even know about.

nThe status needed to simply be aware of the hidden chambers was at a level most Core level students wouldn't be able to fathom.

nElders as well don't carry the status to know about the hidden chambers. And many Elders are far more valuable to Crimson Sea Academy's talented students. Yet, they all remained blissfully ignorant.

nThe only students just vaguely aware are the peak Core level ones. These are the students that can directly contend with Elders and essentially the Core future leaders of the Crimson Sea Academy.

nTheir status was naturally above all other students and the average Elder.

nSuch secrecy was all for a very critical reason.

nThese hidden chambers all hold the most influential figures of the entire Crimson Sea Academy!

nAny one of these figures can cause great waves throughout the entire Azure Lightning City. Even the number one ranked Azure Lightning Sect wouldn't dare to needlessly provoke any one of these powerhouses.

nAnd within one of these hidden chambers, a meeting about two particularly fascinating youths was taking palace.

nA middle-aged man and woman stood respectfully behind a luxuriously designed round table.

nAt the head of the table was an intimidating-looking man whose mere presence can cause shivers to crawl up even Sky Ruler level Elders! Nobody in their right mind would dare to breathe wrongly around him.

nHis head was shinily bald, and his expression cold as ice. He was akin to a dangerous beast that could snap on you within an instant.

nThe middle-aged man and woman were respectively Elder Mo and Xue.

nAnd facing off against this fierce bald man, the Elders didn't dare to lose their expressions.

nElder Mo was speaking first, saying,

"Protector Luang. Has a decision finally come to about Cain and Kali? From reports, it appears they're currently training in the Stormy Wind Tunnel.

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"And also from recent updates, they appear to not be struggling at all. I'm not sure if they are also Wind attributed cultivators, but their physical strength is at a higher standard than Inner ranked students.

" Elder Xue also chimed in.

nEven as they both gave reports about Cain and Kali, both Elders still felt surreal about the situation.

nJust how often could they receive genuine Sky Ruler Talents?

nTaking hundreds of steps back, just how often can they even receive genuine peak Innate Lord Talents?

nHundreds of years did they serve in the Crimson Sea Academy, and the status quo only shook a few times.

nA Sage Core Talent was extreme, but not a point where it broke all common sense.

nBut Heaven-Defying Talents were at a completely different level.

nThis was a realm where if those rising youths didn't perish early, they would undoubtedly stand at the summit of the whole City!

nPerhaps it won't even just stop at the summit of Azure Lightning City. Maybe Cain and Kali can even greatly surpass the Azure Lightning Sect Master and go on to venture into the stronger Provinces!

nNothing was set in stone as the future is highly unpredictable. But the chances seem highly likely.

nAs the Elders made all kinds of wild thoughts, the hidden chamber fell into stuffing silence.

nProtector Luang closed his eyes within these few seconds. Various thoughts flashed through his mind like lightning.

nThen, only moments later, he told them,

"As of now, it is not final. But, the Head and Vice-principal are considering letting Discipline Lord Alisha overseer their progress. Before anything, we must make sure their attitude is in the right place. For now, continue keeping subtle tabs on them.

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nElder Mo and Xue felt a slight shock jump through their bodies. A Discipline Lord will get involved?

nMoreover, Discipline Lord Alisha?!

nThis truly is a situation worthy of the highest order of attention!

nElder Mo and Xue, of course, didn't share their thoughts. They wordlessly nodded before swiftly leaving the hidden chamber.

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nNight soon fell over the Crimson Sea Academy.

nOver at the special Ranking-List student field, many were already cooped in their small living quarters.

nIn one such luxurious house, Cain had arrived home not too long ago. He was in a vast, spacious training room specifically designed to meet all students cultivating needs.

nThe room was over 2000 square feet wide, allowing Cain all the movement in the world.

nFurthermore, the walls were powerfully reinforced with Spirit Energy, meaning it could take all the punishment Cain could possibly muster up.

nAs of right now, Cain stood like a statue directly in the center of the room. His eyes closed shut in complete, utter focus. He was currently revolving his Lightning Draconic Arts manual and stimulating the Lighting Spark within his Qi Sea.

nSharp whistling whirled around Cain as the wind stormed into a violent frenzy. His Nascent aura gushed forth, spreading across every inch of the training room.

nAt this point, Cain was powerful enough to strike large holes into boulders, crack the ground into spiderwebs and even leave afterimages with his speed.

nThis prowess was now amplified with the addition of Astral Energy within his bones.

nIf Cain was outside right now, the ground would slightly cave in beneath his incredible rise of power.

nHowever, inside this training room, Cain couldn't even make a dent in anything!

nHis aura simply bounced off the wall like a harsh breeze. This was the greatness of a World Spirit Force training room. It can withstand all types of spars or any kind of powerful cultivation method!

nUnless Cain was stronger than that World Spirit Force Master, he was free to use this room without the fear of his prowess accidentally rushing out and destroying the other rooms.

nIn these few seconds, Cain only released his Nascent Aura and Qi. He didn't yet bring out his Draconic Lightning Aura.

nCurrently, he has a plan for doing so. Cain was bringing his body to its absolute strongest state it could achieve on its own.

nDoing this actually requires him to be intently concentrated for several seconds.

nOf course, in actual battle, there was simply no way Cain could ever attempt this. Even half a second can cost him everything.

nHowever, from performing this process, Cain could achieve a prowess greater than what he usually has when releasing his Draconic Lightning Aura. This state would also be when he has far more Draconic Lightning energy to control.

n'Zzzt~!'

nAfter a few seconds, thunderous sounds of roaring Lightning bounced off the walls.

nStreaks of Lightning energy crashed onto the walls, creating a brilliant spectacle of bright blue flashes.

nAround Cain's body, his Draconic Lightning Aura completely shrouded him. His appearance was that of a terrifying Lightning demon in human form. If any regular student were to gaze upon this, their wits would already be frightened beyond repair.

nIn his Draconic Lightning Aura state, Cain still didn't move. He calmed his rising heartbeat and adrenaline pumping through his veins.

nDraconic Lightning energy always gave Cain the feeling of an incredible rush. Every time he used it, he needed to strike something hard and fast.

nIt didn't matter who it was; he would unleash the terror of Draconic Lightning energy upon his target.

nBy harmonizing with these thoughts, Cain would feel that his battle instincts turn sharper. He knew what perfect attack to make and how should he predict his enemy's next move.

nIt could be said this was also Cain's battle-ready state.

nHowever, for tonight, Cain didn't let himself fall into that state. He forcefully quelled all thoughts for action and ruthless violence.

nAs he did so, Cain's battle-sharpen instincts frantically fought back at him.

nHe is the Will of a Dragon! Why should he suppress himself?!

nThese instinctual thoughts heavily struck Cain's mind. His eyebrows furrowed, feeling increasingly stressed over this situation.

nNo matter how calm he was, it was exceedingly difficult to fight back against the instincts of a Dragon God Bloodline!

nIt was like trying to upheaval an entire mountain with his bare hands!

nIn response to this, Cain quickly searched for a solution. And it didn't take him long to figure it out; his Martial Heart! Or, more specifically, his Soul Core!

nAs these two were linked, Cain decided to use this situation to temper his Martial Heart Will.

nIf other cultivators were to attempt this, the difficulty would be sky-high. Wanting to stimulate one's Soul Core was an arduous and painful process even the most talented cultivators simply decline to do.

nThere were other ways to temper the Martial Heart Will. But none of it could compare with stimulating the Soul Core directly.

nAnd these restrictions didn't apply to Cain at all.

nEven before coming to this universe, as a mere ordinary mortal, Cain could already call upon his Soul Core. Whenever he wanted to stimulate his Soul Core for Soul energy, it was easy as flipping the palm of his hand.

nAt this moment, Cain instantly stimulated his Soul Core, gushing forth waves of Soul energy.

nThis time, he didn't attempt to bring out his Chaotic Emerald. Cain instead directed the Soul energy to his heart, bloodstreams, and brain.

nMere seconds passed, and Cain's Soul energy already filled up each part of his internal body. In that instance, a refreshing wave of soul energy thoroughly washed over Cain.

nHis mind tore away from his innate violent instincts. The dominating effects of his Draconic Lightning energy were significantly suppressed by the mystical effects of his Soul energy.

nThis was the fantastic ability of the Martial Heart. The ability to let a cultivator enter a calming state no matter the circumstances.

nWhile in this state, Cain's Draconic Lightning Aura visible calmed down. No longer was it wild and rampant. Now it flowed more like a calming stream of water flowing down a riverbank.

nAs Cain got his Draconic Lightning Aura under his control, he then focused all of his Draconic Lightning energy towards his palm.

nAt the same time, his mind was revolving the Martial Skill of the first stage of his Lightning Draconic Arts.

nThe Lightning Dragon Claw!

nThis was an offensive skill that sends the might of true Draoncinc Power at an opponent!

nOf course, at Cain's current level, he could only use a mere sliver of true Draoncinc Power. But learning this Martial Skill would be the strongest attack he could muster up.

nIf he were to fight someone on the exact same level as him, this Martial Skill would be his greatest trump card.

nCain was the most focus he had ever been in his life. He carefully followed every step of this process, running his Draconic Lightning energy in a precise energy flow.

nJust the slightest mistake, and he would have the start all over again.

nSeconds turn into minutes, and then, nearly a whole hour pass.

nAnd when close to an hour came by, a sudden vigorous surge of power erupted from Cain!

nThe air around Cain burned to boiling degrees as his aura significantly increased.

nAll of Cain's energy concentrated to one single point. He slowly raised his right hand up and a bright flash emitted from his hand!

n'Chi!'

nThe blinding flash lasted only for a moment. When the flash died down, Cain's right hand experienced a monumental change.

nCurrently covering Cain's right palm was a majestic Dragon Lightning Claw!

nThe Dragon Lightning Claw extended six feet over Cain's palm. It held a beastly appearance that could make even the powerhouse feel sweat over.

nThen finally, after all this time, Cain snapped his eyes.

nHis face immediately broke out into a maddening wide grin that showcased his sharp beastly teeth.

nThe power contained within his palm was immense! It was the greatest he ever wielded since starting his journey.

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