Chapter 287: The Core Region of Thunder Gorge
Within the vast Thunder Gorge, vegetation was sparse, making the entire landscape look bleak and desolate. The sky was overcast, and muffled thunder rumbled from time to time, creating a heavy and oppressive atmosphere.
Several figures moved swiftly through Thunder Gorge, occasionally detouring around the territories of powerful Spirit Beasts as they advanced toward the innermost core region.
Most of the Spirit Beasts they avoided were at the 10,000 year level. They did not detour because they feared those Spirit Beasts, but simply because they did not want to provoke them and waste time.
Most of the creatures living in Thunder Gorge were Thunder Attribute Spirit Beasts, and Thunder Attribute Spirit Beasts generally had extremely violent tempers. Sometimes, no matter how strong the opponent was, the moment their territory was invaded, they would launch relentless and frenzied attacks.
These people had no interest in looking for trouble, and ordinary 10,000 year Spirit Beasts were not their target. Therefore, taking a slight detour was naturally the better choice.
As they continued deeper into Thunder Gorge, the dark clouds high above grew denser and denser. The lightning flashing through the sky and the rumbling thunder became increasingly terrifying, and the Thunder Attribute energy in the air became astonishingly rich. If this were not a place where Spirit Beasts gathered, it would definitely be an excellent location for Thunder Attribute Spirit Masters to cultivate.
The elder leading the group looked up, observed the density of the clouds, and suddenly stopped.
"Second Brother, Third Brother, and Tianlin, let us rest here for a while first. Beyond this point is the core region of Thunder Gorge."
The elder's words revealed everyone's identities. This group was naturally Yu Tianlin and the others. The person leading them was Yu Yuanzhen, and the Second Brother and Third Brother he mentioned were obviously Yu Luomian and the Third Elder.
The purpose of their trip was to help the Third Elder obtain his ninth Spirit Ring and officially break through into the Titled Douluo realm.
This matter was clearly extremely important to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, which was why Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian, two Titled Douluo of the clan with spirit power at rank 97 and rank 92, had personally come. With the two of them escorting the group, obtaining a ninth Spirit Ring would naturally not be a problem.
At this moment, after hearing Yu Yuanzhen's instructions, everyone stopped and found a place by the stone wall to rest briefly. Beyond this point lay the core region of Thunder Gorge, where the Spirit Beasts generally had cultivation levels above 50,000 years. Although Yu Yuanzhen and the others did not fear them, that was no reason to be careless.
After all, going deep into a Spirit Beast gathering place required the proper level of vigilance.
The Third Elder sat cross legged against the stone wall, glanced at Yu Tianlin, frowned slightly, and said, "Clan Master, why did you bring Tianlin along this time? Isn't he just adding trouble? Tianlin cannot provide much help, and the core region of Thunder Gorge is far too dangerous for him."
Although Yu Tianlin's talent was indeed astonishing and he had even defeated Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, greatly boosting the prestige of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, talent did not necessarily mean true strength. With Yu Tianlin's current power, joining a mission like this was indeed dangerous, which was why the Third Elder spoke up.
Originally, Yu Tianlin was not supposed to come on this Spirit Beast hunt. However, after learning so much from Yu Yuanzhen, especially about the 90,000 year Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon that had been reserved for him, he wanted to come and see it for himself, so he made the request to Yu Yuanzhen.
Yu Yuanzhen thought about it briefly and then agreed.
"It is fine. Letting Tianlin see powerful Spirit Beasts now is also a good thing," Yu Yuanzhen replied to the Third Elder. "Besides, Tianlin has methods to protect himself, and with me watching over him, there will not be any safety issues."
Since Yu Yuanzhen had already spoken, the Third Elder said nothing more. For him, the most important thing now was to rest and adjust every aspect of his condition to its peak in preparation for the battles that might come next.
Yu Tianlin also did not comment on the Third Elder's words. Ever since the group had approached the core region of Thunder Gorge, his attention had been fixed on the sky.
Although Yu Tianlin had come to Thunder Gorge several times before, he had only ever remained in the outer areas. This was his first time nearing the core region, and the dense lightning energy around him left him deeply shocked.
The Thunder Attribute energy in the ancestral land of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was already relatively abundant, but that was still a place where many clan members lived, so it could not be too excessive. Compared to this place, there was already a clear gap, let alone the true core region that lay even deeper ahead.
"If I stay in the clan and absorb heavenly thunder to temper my Spirit Ring, it takes 3 full months just to raise it by 10,000 years. If I cultivated here, the time should be shortened, right?"
"If I were in the true core region, then the rate at which my first Spirit Ring increases in age would definitely be even faster."
Yu Tianlin thoughtfully stared at the thick layer of dark clouds in the sky, watching the occasional bolts of lightning tear through the heavens. Though he was tempted, he ultimately shook his head helplessly.
After all, this was a gathering place for Spirit Beasts. Remaining here for too long was extremely dangerous.
Unless Grandfather was willing to help...
At that thought, Yu Tianlin could not help glancing at his grandfather.
Forget it. Once they finished helping the Third Elder obtain his ninth Spirit Ring, he would tell his grandfather the truth and see what his response was.
Yu Tianlin silently made up his mind.
After eating a little food and resting briefly, the group finished adjusting themselves back to peak condition and then continued deeper.
When they stepped through a towering gorge entrance, the scene before them greatly shocked Yu Tianlin.
The lightning in the sky seemed endless. The moment one bolt flashed, another followed right after, and the continuous strikes lit up the entire sky. The dark clouds, which should have been pitch black, were illuminated white by the lightning, making the whole sight look unbelievably strange.
The strangest part was that the "dark clouds" in the sky were actually rotating. All the clouds were converging toward a single central point, forming an enormous and terrifying vortex. Even from a distance, Yu Tianlin could clearly sense the terrifying Thunder Attribute energy gathered at the center of that vortex.
"This is the core region of Thunder Gorge." Yu Yuanzhen stood beside him, looked at the stunned Yu Tianlin, and explained, "The environment of Thunder Gorge is actually especially suitable for the survival and growth of Thunder Attribute Spirit Beasts. If no outside forces interfered, the number of 100,000 year Spirit Beasts born here could even exceed the number in Star Dou Great Forest."
"The reason Thunder Gorge does not currently have even a single 100,000 year Spirit Beast is mainly because our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has hunted here extensively over the years."
"For example, the current overlord of Thunder Gorge, if we left it alone and gave it enough time, reaching the 100,000 year level would not be difficult at all."
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