"Your Excellency, the Great Hall Master, is this the Hunyang Lei Zhu wood?"
Holding the meter-long Hunyang Lei Zhu wood in his hand, Li Xuan was deeply awestruck.
Although he was asking Wu Xinghai, Li Xuan had already confirmed that this seemingly ordinary branch and leaf in his hand was indeed Hunyang Lei Zhu wood. Just by holding it, Li Xuan could feel the restless surge of lightning power.
Wu Xinghai nodded upon hearing this, "Since Fellow Daoist is here for the Hunyang Lei Zhu wood, our Martial Hall will naturally not be stingy. This wood is indeed Hunyang Lei Zhu wood. Fellow Daoist may feel it for yourself."
Li Xuan nodded immediately. With a thought, a bolt of lightning flashed across his body. As the lightning appeared, the Hunyang Lei Zhu wood in Li Xuan's hand began to shimmer. Pure lightning power instantly surged into Li Xuan's body.
"It truly is Hunyang Lei Zhu wood! Such a treasure, I am truly undeserving of it. If Your Excellency, the Great Hall Master, has any requests, as long as I, Li Xuan, can fulfill them, I will do my utmost!"
Li Xuan opened his eyes, his gaze filled with excitement. He said earnestly to Wu Xinghai.
After Wu Xinghai and the other two communicated with Li Xuan via telepathy, Li Xuan learned that his strength had been detected. Thus, he did not conceal his purpose for this trip and revealed it to the three of them.
Unexpectedly, Wu Xinghai led Li Xuan away from the challenge arena and to the back mountain of the Martial Hall, leading to the scene that had just unfolded.
Wu Xinghai smiled faintly and said, "Fellow Daoist, there is no need to be concerned. Although Hunyang Lei Zhu wood is a supreme treasure for lightning cultivators, it is at most an icing on the cake for us."
"Since you are here for it, you are naturally more suited for this item than we are. As for requests, there aren't any. However, since you've offered, there is indeed one matter you could help us with."
"Your Excellency, the Great Hall Master, please speak your mind. As long as I, Li Xuan, can accomplish it, I will not refuse!" Li Xuan cupped his fists upon hearing this.
"If this matter is entrusted to you, my two martial brothers and I will truly be able to depart with peace of mind." Wu Xinghai smiled with satisfaction when Li Xuan agreed.
"Depart?" Li Xuan's heart stirred. From Wu Xinghai's words, did the task he was about to undertake concern the Martial Hall?
"Indeed. It seems Fellow Daoist has guessed my request. To be frank, my two martial brothers and I share a deep bond. I reached the peak of the Extinguishing God realm fifty years ago, but I have been suppressing my cultivation, waiting for them."
"Fortunately, my third junior brother successfully broke through five years ago. He did not make me wait too long. But now, I cannot suppress it for much longer, and my junior brothers will inevitably have to ascend with me."
Wu Xinghai nodded slightly and then slowly began to narrate.
After listening, Li Xuan finally understood.
Wu Xinghai and his two martial brothers had entered the Martial Hall since childhood, and their bond was naturally very deep.
As Wu Xinghai broke through, Wu Xinghui and Wu Xingyao also successively broke through to the Extinguishing God realm. However, the longer Wu Xinghai sealed himself, the more the suppressed power rebounded.
One day, it would become impossible to suppress.
According to Wu Xinghai's estimation, within a year at most, they would have to accept the ascension light and depart. Wu Xinghui and Wu Xingyao would naturally follow.
But if the three of them left, the Martial Hall would become a cause for their concern. After all, with the flourishing martial arts culture on the Martial God Continent, if the Martial Hall could not suppress other forces, it would naturally decline. The appearance of Li Xuan at this moment was the savior in the eyes of the three of them.
"Your Excellency, the Great Hall Master, aren't you worried that I will abandon the Martial Hall after you leave?" Li Xuan could not help but give a wry smile when he thought of Wu Xinghai's intention.
Taking over a faction was not something Li Xuan enjoyed doing. Li Xuan, with his free-spirited nature, was unwilling to be constrained.
Wu Xinghai immediately chuckled and said, "If it were anyone else, I would indeed be somewhat worried. With Fellow Daoist's strength, you didn't have to participate in the martial arts competition, yet you still followed the rules. Furthermore, Fellow Daoist is a friend of my third junior brother's disciple, and we naturally trust your character."
Li Xuan was rendered speechless, whether to laugh or cry. It seemed Wu Xinghai had already made up his mind.
"In the future, if someone in the Martial Hall reaches the Great Perfection of the Extinguishing God realm, Fellow Daoist may leave at your leisure. During this period, Fellow Daoist can cultivate in the lightning bamboo forest in the back mountain. I believe your physical body will surely be further strengthened."
Just as Li Xuan was about to speak, Wu Xinghai's voice rang out again.
Looking at Wu Xinghai's mysterious smile, Li Xuan's mind stirred, and he sensed towards the rear. In an instant, Li Xuan was utterly shocked. In his perception, there was indeed a faint trace of lightning power fluctuating.
Observing Li Xuan's expression, Wu Xinghai waved his hand, and a barrier instantly vanished. A surging and extreme lightning power instantly washed over them.
Seeing Wu Xinghai's smiling face, Li Xuan reluctantly withdrew his gaze.
A moment later, Li Xuan smiled and said, "It seems Your Excellency, the Great Hall Master, has me cornered. But I accept this deal!"