Reborn Medicine King

Jiang Fann said, "It's not surprising. It has the strength of someone at the peak of the Mortal Separating Stage. Look at all these rats around; they amplify its lightning abilities. With so much power gathered, it's terrifying. The scariest part is that even if you kill some of these rat creatures, it doesn't make much of a difference."    

"So, does that mean it's invincible here?"    

Jiang Fann shook his head. "Not invincible. If a true master at the Reincarnation Stage came here, they could kill its main body, no matter how much spiritual strength it has. But within the Mortal Separating Stage, in this situation, it is indeed unbeatable."    

As he finished speaking, a bolt of lightning suddenly formed above them and struck down, heading straight for them. The purple-furred rat had clearly noticed them and recognized Jiang Fann, who had stolen its treasure. It would recognize him even if he turned to ash.    

The purple-furred rat was furious, its attention fully on Jiang Fann. The two drunkards nearby, who were still holding their ground, noticed the commotion and looked towards the sound of thunder, catching sight of Jiang Fann and his companion in mid-air.    

"It's them! This is bad; that rat will definitely be the end of them."    

The middle-aged man, gritting his teeth against the pain, snapped, "We're barely holding on ourselves, and you're worried about them? Let's get out of here while it's distracted."    

With that, he ignored the drunkard and turned to leave. The drunkard frowned, knowing full well that he was in no position to help anyone else. He had his own people waiting for him to rescue them, so he needed to prioritize his own safety.    

But just as he turned away, he saw a bolt of lightning strike above the two, only to vanish without a trace upon hitting Jiang Fann. He grabbed the middle-aged man.    

"Wait, don't go yet. Look at that—what's happening?"    

Turning back, the drunkard was equally shocked to see Jiang Fann unharmed. They had just experienced the power of that lightning spell themselves, and it was formidable. Their defenses couldn't withstand it, so how did Jiang Fann, who was only at the Dao Understanding Stage, manage it?    

Even Fang Xiang, standing beside Jiang Fann, was taken aback. The lightning spell that had put immense pressure on him suddenly disappeared. Being close to Jiang Fann, he sensed a surge of powerful spiritual strength from him, which neutralized the lightning's power and ultimately absorbed it into his body.    

"You... you okay?"    

Jiang Fann was anything but calm at this moment. Although he appeared composed, he felt the blood in his veins tremble violently. If the Thunder Pool hadn't absorbed the power of the lightning technique immediately, he might not have been able to withstand a second strike. The force of the previous attack had far exceeded their underground encounter.    

Before Jiang Fann could respond, a second bolt of lightning struck. Once again, he chose to channel the lightning into his body, ensuring it wouldn't affect Fang Xiang. The Thunder Pool seemed eager to absorb the lightning, as if it was beneficial for his recovery and enhancement.    

From a distance, the drunkard watched Jiang Fann endure two consecutive lightning strikes, his eyes flickering with curiosity.    

"Who is this guy? A lightning technique at the strength of the Reincarnation Stage doesn't affect him. Could he possess some kind of physique that makes him immune to lightning? But how could someone with such a bloodline only be at the Dao Understanding Stage?"    

"He might be immune to lightning, but we aren't. If we don't leave now, we might not get another chance. We need to hurry. Besides, that guy won't die, and even if the Heaven Pavilion investigates, it won't lead back to us."    

Meanwhile, the series of lightning techniques had drained a significant amount of Jiang Fann's spiritual strength. The direct impact of a Reincarnation Stage-level attack was indeed difficult to endure.    

Jiang Fann turned his head to look at the purple-furred rat on the ruins. The creature was clearly watching him too, its eyes filled with defiance.    

From the extent of the storm clouds above, it was clear that leaving the area covered by lightning wouldn't be easy for the two of them.    

Then, Jiang Fann heard a woman's voice in his mind: "Hand over my immortal gold, or you'll die here today. I'll personally take back what's mine."    

Jiang Fann smirked at the purple-furred creature, fully aware that it was the one communicating with him.    

"Don't push your luck. Be careful, or I'll wipe out your entire pack, and then we'll see how you protect yourself."    

Jiang Fann wasn't about to be threatened by a mere beast. As for the immortal gold, it was his now, and giving it back was as good as killing him.    

"You think you can take me on? Underground, I couldn't rely on my followers, and with your special tricks, I was at a disadvantage. Now, I'm as powerful as a master of the reincarnation stage. How can you possibly fight me? If you don't return what you took, not just you, but everyone in this mountain will die today."    

Initially, Jiang Fann planned to leave since fighting this creature wouldn't benefit him. He'd achieved his goal, taking both the immortal gold and the crystals, and the fate of others wasn't his concern.    

But the creature's clear intent to kill made Jiang Fann reconsider whether he should deal with it. If he wanted to leave, forcing his way out wouldn't be an issue.    

Beside him, Fang Xiang suggested, "Should we call for backup? Our experts from the Nine Heavens Pavilion could be here in half an hour. With my authority, I can summon a reincarnation stage manager to help us out of this mess."    

Jiang Fann said, "No need to trouble the Heaven Pavilion's cultivators. We can handle this ourselves. It's just a rat; it can't cause too much trouble."    

The purple-furred rat seemed to realize that the two drunks were trying to escape and wasn't about to let them go. A series of lightning strikes rained down, and this time, the lightning formed a cage around them, cutting off any chance of retreat.    

As for Jiang Fann, he remained calm. When faced with the next lightning strike, instead of absorbing it, he countered with his own lightning technique.    

Purple lightning shot from Jiang Fann's hand, clashing with the rat's. Jiang Fann's lightning shattered, and the residual force of the rat's strike hit him. Yet, just like before, Jiang Fann was unaffected, absorbing the energy until it vanished.    

Watching Jiang Fann, Fang Xiang said, "You mentioned its attacks are as strong as a master at the Reincarnation Stage. How can your power compare? We should find a way to leave."    

Jiang Fann was unfazed. "How will we know unless we try? It's a shame there are too many people around. Otherwise, taking it down wouldn't be an issue. A few lightning strikes are nothing. It's not a master at the Reincarnation Stage, and no amount of rats protecting it will change that."    

Fang Xiang awkwardly said, "Among our peers, you're probably the only one bold enough to claim you can take down a top-tier cultivator. But it's not that simple. Unless you're willing to reveal some of your tricks, those two guys will definitely spread the word for free."    

After trapping the two drunkards, the purple-haired rat repeated its strategy, using a series of lightning techniques to suppress Jiang Fann and his companion, then following up with a lightning prison. It clearly intended to trap them first and deal with them later.    

Jiang Fann felt the thunder pool in his Qi Sea starting to stir. It was obvious the creature sensed it had been provoked. He hadn't used the thunder pool in a long time, knowing that revealing such a treasure would attract attention from powerful figures. He had to be cautious.    

Meanwhile, the drunkard and the other cultivator kept attacking the lightning prison, trying to break free. But with the arcs of electricity reinforcing it, they couldn't break through even at their peak strength.    

"Damn it, that thing must have used some technique to seal off the surrounding space, rendering our Great Shift Talisman useless. Are we really going to meet our end here, dying at the hands of a rat? It's just too humiliating."    

The drunkard, however, remained relatively calm and silent, clearly still trying to figure a way out.    

Seeing the situation, the monk next to him said, "You've been leading me into trouble for years, and now it looks like I might not make it out alive. Where am I supposed to find justice in this?"    

The drunkard stared at Jiang Fann and his companion in the distance. He watched as Jiang Fann skillfully dodged the lightning attacks with Fang Xiang, the cage failing to trap them. Despite Jiang Fann's relatively low level, he handled the situation with ease, not at all like someone inexperienced.    

"Maybe our way out lies with those two kids."    

"Even if they're clever, what good does it do? The whole area is sealed off, covered by a barrier. Look at how vast the sea of rats is below. Sure, they're from the Heaven Pavilion, but even if they call for reinforcements, by the time help arrives, it'll probably be too late for us."    

Fang Xiang, chased relentlessly by the lightning, was also quite wary. He had already taken out a Great Shift Talisman, planning to escape with Jiang Fann. But when he crushed it, nothing happened, wasting the talisman.    

"What's going on?"    

"What do you think? The space has been locked down for a while. Otherwise, how could those two not have this? We need to make it hurt; otherwise, this won't end well."    

Jiang Fann steadied himself, realizing how passive their situation was. If it weren't for the lightning attacks, any other form of spiritual strength might have already injured him.    

He didn't target the leading rat king but instead focused on the dense swarm of rat soldiers below. He began to wield his fire magic, and in the next moment, balls of flame rained down onto the ground, landing among the rats. Instantly, a violent explosion erupted, turning a large area into a sea of fire in mere moments. The rats in that zone were immediately engulfed by the flames, with only those near the edges managing to escape.    

The power of Jiang Fann's fire magic was undoubtedly significant, and this was clearly just the beginning. A few peculiar herbs appeared in Jiang Fann's hands. He took portions from each, using his fire magic to reduce them to powder, which he then combined.    

Who was he? He was Jiang Fann, the Medicine King.