Infinite Awakening: My Exp Doubles Everyday novel Chapter 153

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Chapter 153: Deconstruction And Reconstruction

A band of cultivators halted their journey through the forest when their leader—a middle-aged man with sharp eyes—raised his hand in a silent command. The group immediately stopped, their movements disciplined and synchronized.

"Boss, won’t we be late if we rest now?" one of the subordinates inquired, concern etching his features.

The leader didn’t respond verbally. Instead, he simply pointed upward toward the heavens. The disciples followed his gesture, their eyes widening as they took in the sight above.

"That’s..." the subordinate began, his voice trailing off in recognition.

"That’s right," the boss confirmed. "Someone is undergoing a tribulation here."

Excitement rippled through the group, their faces brightening with anticipation like predators sensing wounded prey. One of the more eager disciples stepped forward.

"Should we interfere?" he asked, barely concealing his eagerness.

The boss waved his hand dismissively. "No need. From the size of it, it’s probably just a Golden Core realm breakthrough. The ten of us are already at the Golden Core realm. There’s no reason to risk being struck by tribulation lightning just to interfere."

His eyes narrowed calculatingly before he continued, "Let’s just wait for them to breakthrough. Even if they succeed, could they possibly be a match for the ten of us?"

"As expected of the boss!" one disciple exclaimed, admiration thick in his voice.

The others quickly echoed the sentiment, creating a chorus of praise. "The boss is wise!" they chanted in unison, their voices blending together in reverent harmony.

A smug smile curled the boss’s lips as he surveyed the surrounding area. His careful assessment confirmed what he’d suspected—there wasn’t another soul in sight. This was certainly a lone cultivator without protection, attempting something as significant as a Golden Core breakthrough.

He thought to himself that such a daring individual must have acquired some valuable treasure or inheritance. The rumors he’d heard about an immortal treasure appearing in the eastern region flashed through his mind. If he could claim such a prize, he might finally break through to the Nascent Soul realm.

"Alright, everyone get to work," he commanded with authority. "Let’s set up camp. We might be here for a while, so we might as well use this time to rest."

His subordinates scattered to fulfill his orders, each moving with efficiency as they prepared for what promised to be a profitable hunt.

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Li Yao concentrated on her core with unwavering focus, feeling the lightning energy accelerate as it circled with increasing momentum. Each lap built upon the previous one, creating a whirlwind of pure electrical force that spiraled through her cultivation base. She couldn’t help but marvel at the Empress’s brilliance—devising such an innovative method.

Gratitude washed over her as she recalled following the crucial instruction to avoid practicing her ice element. Had she ignored this advice, the frigid energy would have significantly slowed her lightning qi, preventing it from reaching the critical velocity needed for transformation.

The lightning’s pace intensified dramatically, nearly doubling with each passing second. Tremors rippled through her core, vibrating outward until her entire being shook with barely contained power. Electricity crackled visibly around her physical form, static charge lifting every strand of her hair until it stood perfectly upright, creating a corona of dark strands surrounding her concentrated expression.