「One month later.」
In a Spirit Cave in Han Chi County, Zhao Lin sat cross-legged on a cushion, dressed in a brown Daoist robe.
Light from an Everlasting Stone shone down. Dense Spiritual Qi enveloped his body, and with every breath, wisps of Spiritual Qi seeped into him.
A moment later, Zhao Lin opened his eyes, shook out his robes, and rose. He extended his left hand and formed a hand seal.
Palm facing up, he hooked his index and pinky fingers together. His middle finger passed between them, and he then used his thumb to press down on all three, forming a "Surprise Battle Seal."
A white ball of light the size of a fava bean rapidly condensed at his fingertips, entwined with several wisps of blue light that twisted and turned like spiritual snakes.
"Thunder Blade Skill!"
Zhao Lin let out a soft cry. With a flick of his joined fingers, the ball of light shot out like a bolt of lightning and struck the cave wall.
PFFT! A blinding flash of light appeared, then quickly vanished.
