These lightning bolts seemed to be able to absorb their power back, but the lightning power refined by the Azure Lotus could only be absorbed obediently by Ruan Xiyan.
Those from the various factions who had created the protective shield tensed up – something was wrong! The lightning they had absorbed was now drawing spiritual energy from their bodies.
Without sufficient support, coupled with the constant barrage of violent lightning from the sky, cracks quickly appeared on the protective shield they had erected.
Even members of the other four top-tier forces were affected.
The sect leaders were stronger than their disciples, so they quickly mobilized their power to resist and prevent the lightning from absorbing their strength, but to no avail!
Ye Shu glared angrily at Lin Zhou, who was standing there, "What exactly did you do?!"
She possessed the strength of a high-level half-immortal, yet she had no power to resist the draining of her power, which shouldn't be the case.
"For this day, I have waited for so many years and carefully planned for so many years. You are greedy for the power of thunder in the Thunder Pool and come to the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering every year."
"Little do you know that the power of those lightning bolts has both advantages and disadvantages. I have used the power of lightning to nourish you for many years, and now it is time for you to repay me." Lin Zhou's face was ferocious as he intensified the power of the Kongtong Banner in the air.
Those powerful figures have been nourished by lightning for many years, and the lightning has long been rooted in their bodies, making it difficult for them to break free.
"You old scoundrel Lin! You've really fooled us. We've all been deceived by your hypocritical appearance. You pretend to be generous and righteous on the surface, but in reality, you're a venomous snake!" someone cursed.
Before he could finish speaking, he was struck by lightning and reduced to ashes, his soul and spiritual power being absorbed into the Kongtong Banner.
Jiang Wubai and his group were also furious, but they weren't as angry as the other smaller forces. Instead of cursing, they were thinking about how to get out of the danger zone.
They also had to protect their disciples, so they didn't have the extra energy to engage in verbal disputes with Lin Zhou.
The lightning bolts falling from the sky grew stronger and stronger, and the protective shields erected by some forces were broken one after another, with shrill screams echoing all around.
Chaos erupted in the Thunder Pool, and a thick stench of blood gradually filled the surroundings.
Unlike the others, Ruan Xiyan dared to absorb the lightning that others would avoid at all costs.
Lin Zhou looked intently at Ruan Xiyan, "Hand over the medicinal beast, and I can let you leave."
"If you want the medicinal beast, why don't you come and get it yourself?" Ruan Xiyan scoffed. This hypocrite had finally stopped pretending.
Lin Zhou's eyes turned sinister. "Since you insist on courting death, then I have no choice but to kill you and take the medicinal beast!"
After Lin Zhou finished speaking, he glanced at Jun Yu beside Ruan Xiyan, his eyes showing a hint of apprehension, but then he remembered that Jun Yu was already trapped in the Thunder Pool.
He relaxed again, finding himself in the Thunder Pool, suppressed by the Kongtong Banner, rendering the man's abilities useless.
Lin Zhou leaped towards Ruan Xiyan, weaving through the dense lightning as if it were nothing; the lightning couldn't harm him at all.
Ruan Xiyan glanced at the Kongtong Banner in the air, "Ayu, this banner is the key. Destroy it, and everything in the Thunder Pool will collapse on its own."
"Ayan, you go and destroy the long banner, I'll stop him," Junyu said.
Ruan Xiyan nodded, "Okay."
The Frostfall Sword appeared in her hand, pointed at the Kongtong Banner, and flew into the air.
When Jun Yu and Lin Zhou clashed, Lin Zhou was forced back several steps. An incredulous look flashed across his face; this man was incredibly strong.
Even though some of its power was suppressed by the Kongtong Banner, it was still able to unleash such power. It seems that we cannot be careless at all when dealing with this man!
Lin Zhou no longer concealed his strength and unleashed his full power, a layer of black mist swirling around him.
His aura suddenly became strange, and his strength rose steadily, advancing from the high-level half-immortal realm to the mid-level immortal saint realm.
"Mid-stage Immortal Saint Realm! How is that possible! Why did his strength suddenly increase so much?" Yan Gonglin's voice was heavy.
Seeing the aura of power emanating from Lin Zhou, Yan Changpu frowned slightly.
"This power is so strange, it seems like I've seen it somewhere before. That's right! It's the black-robed figure who snatched the Azure Lotus at the alchemy competition held by the Eastern District Alchemist Association before."
Yan Changpu exclaimed in surprise, not expecting that it was Lin Zhou who had caused trouble on the territory of the Alchemist Association.
Yan Changpu noticed it, and Jun Yu and Ruan Xiyan naturally noticed it as well.
She wanted to snatch the Azure Lotus when she first got it, and now she wants to snatch the medicinal beast from her.
This guy is really going after her, isn't he? He's so willing to steal her things!
Ruan Xiyan composed herself and swung her Frostfall Sword straight at the Kongtong Banner.
Lin Zhou, who was fighting Jun Yu, remained completely calm upon seeing this scene.
A flash of sword light appeared before his eyes, but the sword shadow, which had not yet reached Kongtong Banner, was blocked by a dense barrage of lightning.
"Sect Master, let me help you." Jiang Lin and Luo Wanyin used their spiritual power to clash with the falling lightning, trying to clear a path for Ruan Xiyan.
However, compared to the power of lightning, their strength is like the light of fireflies vying with the sun and moon.
"Young friend Ruan, we're here to help you." Yan Changpu and Yan Gonglin made their move simultaneously.
Those present were greatly restricted in their activities within the lightning pool due to years of absorbing lightning power.
They not only had to dodge these terrifying lightning powers, but also had to be wary of the lightning remaining in their bodies drawing away their spiritual energy.
Although the reason is unknown, Ruan Xiaoyou seems to be unafraid of these lightning bolts and is the only one who could possibly get close to the Kongtong Banner.
Only if Ruan Xiaoyou destroys the Kongtong Banner that suppresses the Thunder Pool can they leave the Thunder Pool.
"We'll help too," Jiang Wubai and Ye Shu said.
Seeing this scene, the other factions knew they could not remain uninvolved and had to unite to destroy the strange long banner.
They followed these powerful figures as they fought against the lightning in the sky, hoping that, though the chances were slim, there was at least a chance.
With the help of those people, the number of lightning bolts that struck Ruan Xiyan was greatly reduced. Even if two or three bolts landed on her, she could absorb and refine them.
Ruan Xiyan approached the Kongtong Banner at top speed.
The Frostfall Sword in his hand had already gathered power, and its blade emanated an extreme chill.
Ruan Xiyan swung her longsword at the Kongtong Banner, and the Frostfall Sword pierced the Kongtong Banner with unstoppable force.
Everything on the field seemed to freeze for a moment. Those within the Thunder Pool looked up at the direction of the Kongtong Banner, their eyes filled with hope.
It must succeed! It has to succeed! Their survival depends on this one shot.
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