The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2674 - 2649: Hidden Dangers!

Due to the absence of the Five Elements Divine Pill within Tang Yuezhi's body and her failure to cultivate the foundational chapter of the 'Scripture of Five Elements,' her current mastery over the formidable Black Water Divine Thunder was precarious. Wielding it with excessive force was destined to lead to a dangerous backlash.

The situation for Tang Yuezhi had become dire, with the Black Water Divine Thunder wreaking havoc internally, relentlessly assaulting her meridians, bones, and flesh.

Despite Tang Yuezhi's profound cultivation base, the repercussions from the Divine Thunder, while unlikely to be fatal, would almost certainly confine her to bed for a fortnight.

"I finally comprehend why the inhabitants of Black Water City cherish the 'Darkwater Divine Thunder Technique' as a priceless treasure, yet rarely venture to cultivate it!"

"It appears they are lacking the foundational chapter of the 'Scripture of Five Elements,' which is known as the 'Great Five Elements Skill'!"

"Without mastering the foundational chapter, directly attempting to cultivate the Black Water Divine Thunder is fraught with peril. The threat of a thunderous backlash looms constantly, and advancement proceeds at an exceedingly sluggish pace!"

"It's akin to Ban Ye's situation; he managed to cultivate merely a third of the Black Water Divine Thunder over the span of ten years, only achieving a minor success today."

"If Ban Ye had managed to condense the Five Elements Divine Pill within himself, he would not have needed to invest such an extensive period in cultivation."

Lin Bai mused silently in his heart.

Tang Yuezhi collapsed onto the ground, her features contorted in agony, undeniably suffering the torment of the Black Water Divine Thunder and reaching her limit.

With a gentle sigh, Lin Bai once again extended his hand, placing it upon Tang Yuezhi's person.

"What are you attempting to do?"

"I am warning you, if you dare lay a hand on me again, I will end your life!"

"If you doubt my resolve, then try it!"

Tang Yuezhi fixed her gaze upon Lin Bai, her voice sharp and demanding.

Lin Bai’s outstretched hand paused mid-air. He regarded Tang Yuezhi with an impassive expression, stating with measured calm: "Should you permit the Black Water Divine Thunder to continue its unchecked assault on your meridians..."

"You will likely sustain grievous injuries, necessitating at least half a year of recovery confined to your bed."

"While the miraculous elixirs of the Tang Family are potent enough to mend your wounds, residual hidden dangers are a certainty!"

"I possess the ability to help you stabilize the Black Water Divine Thunder within your body right now; are you still unwilling to accept my assistance?"

Lin Bai's words were delivered with tranquility.

Tang Yuezhi faltered, her gaze shifting. She could not refute the truth in Lin Bai's pronouncement, yet even so, she harbored a strong aversion to Lin Bai making physical contact with her.

Observing Tang Yuezhi's continued silence, Lin Bai refrained from pressing further. He moved the cloth covering Tang Yuezhi's abdomen aside and placed his palm firmly against her smooth skin...

Upon feeling Lin Bai's palm make contact with her abdomen, Tang Yuezhi closed her eyes, succumbing to a sense of humiliation.

At this juncture, Lin Bai concentrated his focus. The Five Elements Divine Pill residing within him began to circulate, channeling a gentle yet potent force into Tang Yuezhi's body.

The previously turbulent Black Water Divine Thunder within Tang Yuezhi commenced to subside under the calming influence of the Five Elements Divine Pill, gradually becoming remarkably docile.

As the Black Water Divine Thunder ceased its destructive rampage, Tang Yuezhi's condition began to improve incrementally, and sensation gradually returned to her body.

Approximately half an hour later, Lin Bai quietly withdrew his hand, remarking: "I have successfully pacified the Black Water Divine Thunder within you. However, I must offer a word of caution!"

"Given your inability to control the Black Water Divine Thunder, refrain from forcing its use. To do so will only result in self-inflicted harm, potentially leading to permanent incapacitation in the most dire outcome."

Lin Bai's tone remained even.

Tang Yuezhi felt the return of sensation throughout her body and managed to sit up from the ground. Realizing that the Black Water Divine Thunder within her had dissipated, a flicker of surprise crossed her face as she looked at Lin Bai, her voice laced with astonishment: "How did you accomplish that?"

"How did you manage to quell the Black Water Divine Thunder?"

Tang Yuezhi regarded Lin Bai with a look of utter confusion.

Previously, Tang Yuezhi herself had attempted to wield the Black Water Divine Thunder, suffering from its backlash and consequently spending two weeks recuperating with the aid of the Tang Family's numerous miraculous elixirs.

However, here and now, under Lin Bai's touch, such a wild and turbulent thunderous power was calmed instantly, leaving Tang Yuezhi utterly astonished.

"The specifics of how I achieved this are not information the young lady needs to possess." Lin Bai replied calmly. "My presence here today was at your summons, yet upon my arrival, you greeted me with hostility!"

"May I inquire, have I ever committed any offense against you, young lady?"

Lin Bai posed the question with a lack of discernible emotion.

Tang Yuezhi paused for a moment before retorting with a cold tone: "I summoned you here? When did I ever summon you to my residence?"

"Even if I had desired to see you, it would not have been at such a late hour, nor in the privacy of my own abode!"

"Should I have wished for an encounter, it would undoubtedly have taken place within the main hall of the Tang Family!"

"Furthermore, it is common knowledge amongst all Tang Family Warriors that entry into my residence is forbidden after nightfall, even for my own parents."

"How could I have possibly summoned you?"

Tang Yuezhi’s voice was sharp and cold.

Lin Bai, upon hearing this, knitted his brows. "What does the young lady mean by that? You claim you did not summon me? Then why did Nie Qian’er return to the Guest Quarters and inform me to seek you out!"

"And Nie Qian’er herself escorted me to your residence!"

Lin Bai stated with sincerity.

"Qian’er?" A frigid look crossed Tang Yuezhi’s face. "It appears this situation is more complicated than it initially seems!"

"Guest Official Lin Bai, I request you wait a moment. Allow me to recuperate, and by the time dawn breaks, I shall provide you with a satisfactory explanation!"

Tang Yuezhi declared with a chilling tone.

Lin Bai tilted his head back, casting his gaze towards the sky, noting that the arrival of dawn was imminent.

...

Before long, Tang Yuezhi had managed to stabilize her injuries and donned a fresh set of robes.

The commotion outside Tang Yuezhi’s residence had drawn the attention of numerous Tang Family experts, who congregated at the now-ruined serene courtyard, observing the destruction.

Among them, a middle-aged man, adorned with a golden crown and a Python Dragon Robe embroidered with black patterns, radiating an aura of command, arrived outside Tang Yuezhi’s small courtyard. He immediately called out, "Yuezhi, are you unharmed?"

This middle-aged man was none other than the current Patriarch of the Tang Family, Tang Yuezhi’s father, known as Tang Jingsiu!

Leading the group of Tang Family experts and elders was the Patriarch himself.

"Young Lady Yuezhi’s residence has exploded once more!"

"It seems the Black Water Divine Thunder is acting up again!"

"Alas, while the Black Water Divine Thunder is an incredibly potent technique, not everyone possesses the aptitude to wield it correctly!"

"Young Lady Yuezhi has only been cultivating the Black Water Divine Thunder for a mere two or three years, yet her residence has been destroyed five or six times. Each incident has left her severely injured!"

"However, it is not entirely Young Lady Yuezhi’s fault. After all, the old City Lord is nearing his twilight years, and the Eight Great Clans are vying intensely for the position of City Lord successor. Young Lady Yuezhi, in her eagerness to succeed, has pushed herself to cultivate the Black Water Divine Thunder with extreme fervor!"

These assembled experts and elders hovered in the air, their voices laced with concern.

Tang Jingsiu maintained a worried expression as he peered into the ravaged residence.

At this precise moment, a youth possessing a wickedly charming demeanor approached the gathered crowd. He let out a soft chuckle and announced, "Esteemed family elders, the explosion at Young Lady Yuezhi’s residence today was not a result of her cultivating the Black Water Divine Thunder. Instead, it occurred because she was engaged in a duel with someone..."

Upon hearing this revelation, Tang Jingsiu and the entire assembly turned their attention towards this delightfully wicked youth, who was none other than... Tang Yang!