However, those who were recuperating or watching the battle below all focused their attention on the elites of the two second-rate sects, ignoring the few cultivators who had been struck by lightning and turned to ashes.

"That's amazing! Lu Feng actually walked thirty zhang."

"Chu Ling'er is no simple character either; she's only two zhang behind Lu Feng."

Passersby discussed the performance of these talented disciples, their eyes filled with admiration and envy.

They knew that one of those who could walk through the thunder might reach the summit and inherit the legacy.

A few quarters of an hour later, the group that had climbed the mountain earlier, except for half of them who had already perished in the lightning, had all left the forest. Among them were two geniuses from second-rate sects.

Lu Feng of the Black Iron Sect eventually walked fifty zhang, while Chu Ling'er of the Hundred Flowers Valley walked forty-five zhang.

Other talented disciples, although they did not go as far as Lu Feng and Chu Ling'er, also showed good performance.

Some eventually walked thirty zhang, and some walked twenty zhang. Although they were injured, they all survived.

Lu Feng and Chu Ling'er sustained minor injuries but returned safely to the foot of the mountain. Although they were exhausted, their skills had improved considerably.

Seeing the state of these two, the people from the three major sects finally made a move.

The female cultivator at the Golden Core stage of the Tianxuan Sect was the first to stand up, summoned her spiritual sword from her dantian, and took a step out into the air.

The sword cultivators of the Tianyan Sect followed closely behind, and the leader of the Taique Sect also stepped into the mountains and forests.

The moment the three cultivators climbed the mountain, lightning gathered above their heads, giving them no time to prepare.

Lightning formed a terrifying thundercloud above the three of them. This thundercloud was so large that it almost covered the entire mountaintop. Compared to the lightning that the others had encountered when they climbed the mountain, the lightning at this moment was like a celestial river pouring down, its power overwhelming.

Lightning flashed in the thunderclouds, striking the three like sharp swords. A deluge of thunder roared, and the air was filled with a pungent, acrid smell—the smell of the lightning scorching the surrounding atmosphere.

Compared to this terrifying lightning, the lightning that those people encountered when they went up the mountain before was nothing.

However, all three of them walked forward with unchanging expressions and composure.

The female cultivator at the Golden Core stage walked at the front, her expression and aura remaining calm. As lightning struck, she swung her sword, its brilliant light scattering the lightning completely. Her eyes were composed, as if this lightning was nothing more than a piece of cake for her.

The sword cultivator from the Tianyan Sect followed closely behind, his longsword flashing, sword energy crisscrossing. Every bolt of lightning that struck was blocked by his sword energy, unable to get close.

The leader of the Taique Sect finally revealed his skills. His aura surged, forming barriers of water that blocked the lightning. He was actually a water-elemental cultivator!

The three of them were locked in a fierce competition, each trying to outdo the other. The lightning grew denser and more powerful, but it had no effect on them whatsoever.

The others watched with great interest as the disciples of the major sects secretly compared themselves at the foot of the mountain. Lin Yitang was also witnessing the strength of other sect's genius disciples for the first time, and she had to admit, their strength was truly astonishing.

The female cultivator from the Heavenly Profound Sect, who was at the Golden Core stage, was undoubtedly the most talented of the three. Her lightning strikes were several times stronger than those of the other Golden Core cultivators, yet she dealt with them with extreme ease, defusing the lightning attacks perfectly with every move.

In comparison, the disciples from his own sect were somewhat inferior. Perhaps due to their elemental attributes, he found it more difficult to deal with lightning than the other two.

However, their strength should not be underestimated. Lin Yitang estimated that this lightning strike was likely at the level of a single-spiritual-root cultivator. To reach this far with a single-spiritual-root cultivator already makes them a strong contender among their peers; the only question is their actual combat prowess.

The three of them quickly reached a position of twenty zhang, then thirty zhang, and then forty zhang.

However, when they reached about forty zhang (approximately 33 meters), they began to feel the strain.

No matter how talented a person is, their spiritual energy is limited. Under an attack of this intensity, spiritual energy is consumed at an alarming rate.

The disciples of the three major sects had no choice but to take out spirit-restoring pills from their storage bags and consume them, replenishing their spiritual energy while advancing.

This scene made the cultivators at the foot of the mountain envious.

Rejuvenation Pills are rare and precious items for small sects, and they are rarely used unless their lives are in danger. However, for cultivators of large sects, they are as commonplace as candy.

Half an hour later, the three of them had reached a position of fifty feet. At this time, the power of the lightning had increased even more.

The lightning continued to strike mercilessly, seemingly intent on annihilating everyone who entered the mountain, yet they were still able to resist, defeating the lightning with their own unique methods.

Seeing this, the talented disciples from Black Iron Sect and Hundred Flowers Valley also showed expressions of envy.

For them, forty or fifty zhang was the limit, a height they had reached only after exerting all their strength. But for the disciples of the three major sects, this seemed to be just the beginning.

Is this the difference between first-rate and second-rate sects?

They secretly pondered to themselves. The foundation and resources of a first-rate sect were indeed beyond their reach.

Another quarter of an hour passed, and the three figures gradually disappeared from everyone's sight.

Besides striking people, lightning in the mountains also strays everywhere. With so much lightning interfering, the distant scenery became blurred. However, everyone estimated that the three of them had already stepped into an area of ​​about seventy or eighty zhang (approximately 33-40 meters).

Those places are places that people from all factions have never been to before. Yet, the disciples of the three major sects are able to enter them so easily.

Everyone couldn't help but sigh, "A major sect is indeed a major sect, and the three major sects truly live up to their reputation." Just look at these new generation of genius disciples; their strength and foundation are unmatched by other sects, let alone the older disciples.

"As expected of the three major sects, their disciples are indeed strong."

"With such terrifying lightning, they were still able to climb upwards. That's amazing."

"I wish I could join one of the three major sects, then I would definitely be able to get better cultivation resources."

People were talking about it, filled with envy, longing and awe for the three major sects.

At the same time, many cultivators who had climbed the mountain, recovered from their injuries, and rested enough began to leave the Thunderclap Platform.

They risked their lives to come to this Thunder Platform for two reasons: firstly, to use a little lightning to temper their bodies and improve their strength; and secondly, because they had heard that disciples from the three major sects were coming here to train, so they came to watch.

The final result satisfied them. The new generation of disciples from the three major sects, in terms of both talent and strength, remained formidable, providing a feast for the eyes and not disappointing anyone.

Now that there's no one left to see, there's no need to stay any longer.

Of the several hundred people who were originally present, more than half left in a flash. They left Tianleitai in twos and threes, chatting and laughing.

Seeing that most people had left, Lin Yitang thought for a moment and decided to go up the mountain as well.

The reason she didn't go hiking earlier was because there were too many people and it would have been too conspicuous. Now that there are fewer people, she can experience the lightning strikes at Tianleitai in peace without worrying about being watched.

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