Wu Tian's composure was truly remarkable.
For a moment, no one could react.
The Grand Elder also seemed surprised by how calm Wu Tian was.
However, he wasted no time and nodded, saying, "Good, it seems you have quite some confidence in your own strength."
"Since that's the case, let me have a good look today."
"Now that you have accepted the inheritance of the Thunder God, to what extent have you grown!"
The two settled the matter. Although Lei Qianjiao was unwilling to see this, she was helpless.
Thus, the disciples in the square dispersed.
Wu Tian and the Grand Elder positioned themselves dozens of meters apart, facing each other from a distance.
The atmosphere instantly became tense, as if even the air were about to solidify.
Many disciples felt they were about to suffocate, their hearts pounding wildly in their chests.
Clearly, they were extremely concerned about the outcome of this trial.
A full-powered strike from an Eighth Revolution Golden Immortal, regardless of anything else, would possess immense destructive power from its residual energy alone.
Therefore, Lei Zhengxuan specifically enveloped the two in his immortal energy.
This was to prevent any unnecessary damage.
The Grand Elder said to Wu Tian, "If you are merely showing off your courage, then I advise you to give up now."
"I will not hold back."
"Given your status as the Thunder God's successor, your life is indeed precious."
"If something were to happen to you, it might not be a good thing for our Sacred Thunder Sect."
Wu Tian smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Grand Elder, but I think it's best to forgo such concern."
"Things have come to this point, and if nothing else, purely for the sake of face, would I back down?"
"Besides, I am genuinely curious about the extent of my own strength."
"Since I have the opportunity to spar with a senior like the Grand Elder today, it is a good thing for me, isn't it?"
The Grand Elder showed little expression and calmly stated,
"Then prepare yourself thoroughly for what's to come."
With that, a strong gust of wind swept across the plaza.
By rights, with Lei Zhengxuan's immortal energy barrier, no strong wind should have been able to penetrate.
Therefore, the situation was clear: this was the Grand Elder's aura!
At this moment, a powerful vortex began to condense within the Grand Elder's body.
That boundless immortal energy was poised to erupt like a flood.
In response, Wu Tian's gaze became considerably more serious.
Although he appeared to be under little pressure on the surface,
he was undeniably nervous deep down.
After all, the Grand Elder was a master of the Eighth Revolution Golden Immortal realm.
To be honest, even with his ability to challenge those of higher cultivation, he couldn't guarantee he could truly contend.
As the Grand Elder's aura condensed, the entire area began to tremble slightly.
Wu Tian took a deep breath, and golden lightning began to flash across his body.
The Grand Elder clearly had no intention of holding back. His breathing was like that of a dragon, and the lightning on his right hand grew increasingly radiant.
Seeing this, the other elders were greatly astonished and exclaimed,
"Is that... Heavenly Thunder Creation Palm?"
"No way, why would the Grand Elder even use that move!"
Lei Qianjiao's heart also leaped into her throat.
As the Grand Elder's disciple, she knew exactly what this Heavenly Thunder Creation Palm represented.
It was not only the highest-grade Saintly Immortal Skill but also the Grand Elder's most formidable technique.
Legend had it that when the Grand Elder was still a Fourth Revolution Golden Immortal, he had used this very move to kill a Sixth Revolution Golden Immortal!
With such power, if it were to strike Wu Tian, then...
Lei Qianjiao dared not think further.
She immediately couldn't help but shout, "Master! Show mercy!"
"If you unleash that move, Wu Tian definitely won't be able to withstand it!"
The Grand Elder said sternly, "I never joke around about such matters."
"I said a full-powered strike, and it will be a full-powered strike, with absolutely no room for compromise."
"As the successor of the Thunder God, he deserves to be treated as such."
"Otherwise, do you really think the position of Sect Master is so easily attained!"
"But..." Lei Qianjiao wanted to say more.
However, at this moment, Wu Tian spoke, "Stop talking, leave it to me."
"While this move is indeed powerful, it's not absolutely insurmountable for me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Tian let out a fierce roar, and the clothes on his upper body instantly shattered.
He used to be quite thin.
But after undergoing the baptism of a hundred thousand bolts of lightning, he had undergone a complete transformation.
Muscles rippled across his body, rising and falling rhythmically with his breathing.
Golden thunder patterns were exceptionally conspicuous on his body, and a steadfast aura, like that of solid rock, spread outwards.
Seeing this, a strange glint appeared in the Grand Elder's eyes.
"Is this the Heavenly Thunder Body?" he inquired.
"Since the Sacred Thunder Sect was re-established, no one has ever successfully cultivated it."
"But I never expected this legendary divine body to appear on you."
"However, if you think you can simply withstand my attack with this, aren't you thinking too simplistically?"
Wu Tian's breathing became heavy and slow, his eyes gathering lightning.
He said in a deep voice, "Withstand it? Who told you I was going to withstand it."
"You are allowed to attack me, but am I not allowed to attack you?"
With that, brilliant lightning also began to flash on Wu Tian's right hand.
Then, an aura identical to the Grand Elder's erupted from his body!
"This...!"
Upon sensing this aura, all the elders were plunged into shock.
Because they realized that Wu Tian was also preparing to use the Heavenly Thunder Creation Palm!
"This fellow..."
Lei Qianjiao could hardly believe her eyes.
She had clearly warned Wu Tian, but instead of retreating, Wu Tian was...
planning to confront her with the same technique.
Was he insane?
Even the Grand Elder found this turn of events incredible.
He then snorted coldly, "Young people should not be too arrogant."
"I think you've truly underestimated the situation!"
Wu Tian let out a cold laugh, "If I'm not arrogant, am I still considered young?"
"Enough with the nonsense, I'm ready, make your move quickly!"
The Grand Elder's eyes widened, and then, with a fierce gust of wind, he slammed his palm towards Wu Tian!
Facing the intense pressure that surged towards him, Wu Tian did not back down.
His eyes blazed with raging lightning.
Immediately after, with the same palm strike, he retaliated!