My Mother is the Villain

Chapter 15: Heavenly Destruction Lighting

Even though they were ordinary humans, they were clearly used to cultivators and Magical Beasts.

There was no surprise or fear. They simply went about their daily activities as usual.

Being within the territory of the Heavenly Lightning Sect, their safety had long been guaranteed.

The sect didn’t bother with ordinary humans, and other cultivators didn’t dare cause trouble in this region.

The giant whale landed beside the island.

Everyone then jumped down onto the island.

"So, where is it?" Bryce asked.

"Just follow me," Lukas replied, not bothering to explain further.

He headed toward the center of the island. There was a hill there, with a castle standing atop it.

Lukas led everyone into the castle before opening an underground door.

A subterranean passage was revealed.

Interestingly, a faint rumbling sound echoed from deep within.

"A terrifying aura... it must be the Heavenly Lightning," Emma said, taking a deep breath.

Now that the Heavenly Lightning was clearly ahead, even Bryce couldn’t hide his desire.

Still, Victor would actually admire him if he had the courage to betray them at the very last moment for it.

Victor was confident in his safety, so he followed Lukas into the passage.

As long as Emma was by his side, Bryce was nothing to fear.

This wasn’t about strength—Emma surely had many treasures to deal with stronger enemies, as she was guarding Margaret’s son.

The passage was very long and seemed to lead beneath the seabed.

It wasn’t dark, as light shone from the far end.

The others moved quickly, while Victor was carried along by Emma.

It didn’t take long before they reached the end.

What appeared before them was a massive abyss, filled with a sea of black lightning that looked capable of destroying everything.

A gigantic formation covered the abyss, sealing the black lightning within.

"Heavenly Destruction Lightning..." Emma muttered, letting out a breath.

Victor was stunned. He hadn’t expected something of this scale.

In fact, he couldn’t even determine how vast it was.

Of course, he didn’t need to fuse with all of it.

What he needed was the Core of that Heavenly Lightning.

This was where the Heavenly Lightning Merit Law truly shined—it could draw out the Core of Heavenly Lightning and fuse with it.

The key was that he didn’t already possess another Heavenly Lightning, his comprehension hadn’t reached 20%, and his body had to be in good condition.

Victor stepped closer to the edge of the abyss.

"Young Master, I have a World Artifact to store this lightning—you mustn’t act rashly," Emma said, grabbing his shoulder.

"No. I already meet the requirements," Victor replied.

"Huh? What do you mean?" Emma was stunned.

"Wait here," Victor ordered firmly.

After saying that, he jumped—passing through the seal, which didn’t block humans at all.

The Core would welcome him. Naturally, the lightning wouldn’t attack him.

That was what he had learned from the books in the library.

He fell rapidly, but before reaching the lightning, something shot toward him—a small black sphere crackling with black lightning.

It was like a bird returning to its nest.

The moment it reached him, it entered his mouth.

Victor felt as if he had swallowed a mango seed.

It dropped heavily into his stomach, and then he felt a natural fusion—like simply absorbing Spiritual Energy.

It even filled his Spiritual Energy to the brim.

DING!

(You have fused with the Heavenly Destruction Lightning!)

(You have committed an evil act, stealing the Heavenly Destruction Lightning from someone. You gain one Will Power!)

(Your Spiritual Energy is full. You have broken through to the Xiantian Realm!)

(Your Body Realm has also broken through to the Xiantian Realm due to your Diamond Skeleton Talent!)

(Your lifespan has increased by 150 years!)

[Realm: Xiantian]

[Spiritual Energy: 0/10,000]

[Spiritual Energy Accumulation: 4,000]

[Body Realm: Xiantian]

[Soul: Mortal]

[Physique:]

Diamond Skeleton (Heaven Talent)

[Lifespan: 400 Years]

[Will Power: 1]

[Power Affinity:]

(Fire: Sky Class)

(Wind: Earth Class)

(Lightning: Heaven Class)

[Bloodline: None]

[Merit Law:]

Tyrannical War Body (Heaven Class >10%)

Heavenly Lightning (Heaven Class >15%)

[Technique:]

Explosion of War Aura (Locked)

[External Power:]

Heavenly Destruction Lightning (Heaven Class)

Several changes occurred in Victor’s stats.

But what shocked him the most was the Will Power.

Until now, he hadn’t paid much attention to it. Even geniuses typically only began forming one at the Sovereign Realm.

Yet he had already gained one upon entering the Xiantian Realm.

He could clearly feel something within himself—something separate from his body and soul, yet tied to his will.

It could be released, and each one could drastically increase his strength.

With the Core of the Heavenly Destruction Lightning fused into him, the surrounding black lightning rapidly dissipated.

Their source of power was gone.

They were no different from lamps that had lost electricity.

However, Victor was still falling.

He couldn’t fly yet at the Xiantian Realm.

Before he could fall further, Emma’s hand appeared—piercing through space and pulling him back up.

"Hahaha! Young Master, congratulations! You are truly a peerless genius. Just yesterday you began studying the Heavenly Lightning Merit Law, and today you’ve already fused with a Heavenly Lightning. If you’re not destined for greatness, then what is this?" Bryce exclaimed, showering him with praise.

He wasn’t just flattering—he was genuinely amazed.

After all, the Heavenly Lightning Merit Law was one of the hardest to comprehend. How could someone reach over 10% in a single day?

Emma also looked delighted, realizing that her young master possessed a hidden talent she hadn’t fully understood.

By logic, even with a Diamond Skeleton or Heaven-Class Lightning Affinity, such rapid comprehension shouldn’t be possible.

Even enlightenment shouldn’t yield that much progress.

Unlike them, Lukas was completely speechless.

Shock... and despair.

If the boy who oppressed him possessed such talent, it was hard to believe he could ever take revenge.

"Let’s go back," Victor said with a faint smile, having no interest in saying anything more.

Now, he understood the feeling of constantly gaining power.

And it was... satisfying.

But at that very moment—

He wanted even more.