287 Return to Earth! (2/2)

The fate of the Galactic Dusk Sect was worse. They had been the mastermind behind the entire fiasco. The Sect Lord was sent away into seclusion for sixty years, and the various political forces in the Federation would be keeping guard over where he was secluded, to prevent him from sneaking out.

Save a few True Breath realm cultivators who had advanced to the Foundation Establishment realm, all others from the sect who had entered the mystic realm were executed. Their resources, as well as their lands, were also seized by nearly half.

This was a catastrophic blow to the Galactic Dusk Sect. They would be feeling the pain of their losses for a long time.

Finally, all Core Formation realm cultivators from both sect and clan who had been part of the lunar rebellion were captured. Unlike the old lady, they wouldn't suffer the agonizing fate of having their Core Formation core ripped from their bodies. However, they would be spending the remainder of their lives in prison and use their lives to serve their penance.

Such a fate was worse than death.

The entire affair received extensive coverage from the media. Everyone in the Federation knew about it. The popularity of the Federation President Duan Muque spiked instantly, and his power grew and surpassed that of the former president because of this event.

In the present political climate, after the severe weakening of the Five Generation Sky Clan and the Galactic Dusk Sect, the Trilunaris Corporation, who had maintained cordial relations with the Federation, stood to gain a great deal. As for the isolationist Plume Manifestation Connate Sect, it maintained a low profile after the ordeal.

In the eyes of those unaware of the truth, the Federation's response to the luna rebellion might be perceived as slow but decisive. They might feel that the Five Generation Sky Clan and the Galactic Dusk Sect were also the victims in the entire ordeal. They had paid a heavy price and should be forgiven for their crimes.

Wang Baole knew, however, that the negotiations and choices ultimately made at the end weren't something that could be easily explained with a few words. He had no interest in making wild guesses. After bidding farewell to Chen Yutong, he poured himself into the matters that required his attention since he had reached the Foundation Establishment realm.

First was the Foundation Establishment realm mystic technique to be given by the college. Within the Ethereal Dao College were multiple Foundation Establishment realm mystic techniques. The one most commonly practiced was the Ethereal Piercing Technique.

It was simple and safe and suited most disciples. Wang Baole didn't receive that commonly practiced technique, however. Instead, the college had given him a choice of three top Foundation Establishment realm techniques that existed in the college and were practiced explicitly by those who had a fully intact artifact as their Foundation Establishment core.

One was the Ethereal Nine Killings Technique, the second the Five Elements Unification Mystic Art, and the third… the Lightning Dao: First Volume!

The Ethereal Nine Killings Technique was the Grand Supreme Elder's creation. Its power wasn't to be underestimated, and it suited college disciples who had formed their Foundation Establishment core from a fully intact artifact. The Five Elements Unification Mystic Art had been discovered on the ancient sword, and it was a complete mystic art with equally astounding power. It was able to wield the five elements, and the art of escape formed the essence of this mystic art.

As for the Lightning Dao: First Volume, it didn't originate from the extraterrestrial giant sword, but had been branded onto a meteorite. The meteorite had crashed onto earth two millennia ago, before the appearance of the ancient green-bronze sword. It had been cast aside when it had first appeared, until the arrival of the ancient green-bronze sword and Spirit Qi had permeated the planet. That was when people had discovered the inscriptions carved into the meteorite. It landed in the hands of the Ethereal Dao College eventually.

From the engravings on the meteorite came the unique… Lightning Dao: First Volume!

All three mystic techniques required one to have a Foundation Establishment core formed from a fully intact artifact, as they would be difficult to master otherwise. In the best case scenario, a cultivator would be mastered by the technique. In the worst case scenario, one would spiral into madness and die from instant self-combustion.

Wang Baole weighed his options. He didn't choose the Ethereal Nine Killings Technique nor the Five Elements Unification Mystic Art. The former was best for those whose Foundation Establishment core was formed from a metal artifact. His might have the appearance of a pill bottle, but in reality, it was a green lotus…

The Five Elements Unification Mystic Art would produce Spirit Qi of all five elements in his body after practicing it. It was powerful, but if any of the elemental Spirit Qi in his body became too strong, it would adversely affect the other elemental Spirit Qi.

As a result, Wang Baole was left with one remaining option, and that was the Lightning Dao: First Volume. Effects of practicing the technique included the strengthening of his physical body. After some thought, Wang Baole decided on this technique!

There were four levels to the Lightning Dao: First Volume. They aligned with the early-stage, mid-stage, late-stage, and perfected-stage of the Foundation Establishment realm. At every level, the practitioner would have a lightning tattoo seared into his body. He would sustain and nourish the tattoo, which would eventually transform into actual lightning.

After some studying and a great deal of thought, Wang Baole mused on how he enjoyed kicking his opponents, especially in the crotch. Both the fluidity of the movement and the extent of damage were astonishing. He decided to have the first lightning tattoo on his right leg.

This way, there will be lightning every time I kick someone. Even if they block the actual physical blow, they'll still be electrocuted. They won't expect that. It'll be great! Wang Baole became immeasurably pleased at the thought. He was in the middle of practice when he thought of Little Missy in the black mask. His eyes lit up.

Little Missy taught me the Great Void Qi Devouring Art when I was at the Ancient Martial realm… and the Compression Method before I reached the Foundation Establishment realm… now that I'm at the Foundation Establishment realm, she might have something better than the Lightning Dao: First Volume!

Wang Baole grew excited at that thought. He immediately pulled out the black mask and reached out to Little Missy.