"What? He can speak?"
Ye Yunfei was taken aback.
"What's going on? This fellow seems to have consciousness? Does he have life? He's not a Thunder Creature?"
Hun Lao was also greatly startled upon hearing the white youth speak.
"Sir, then you are not a Thunder Creature born of this Chaos Thunder Pool?" Ye Yunfei looked directly at the white youth and asked.
"My name is Lei Jie. I was not born in this Thunder Pool; I came here to train," the white youth replied. His expression was very cold, and his voice carried a hint of chill, as if the person himself held no emotion.
"So that's the case. I thought you were a Thunder Creature born of this Chaos Thunder Pool. It turns out you are like me, also here to train. The last time I was here cultivating, I already saw you here," Ye Yunfei said, enlightened by the youth's words.
"What kind of monster is this guy? Last time I saw him standing at the center of this Chaos Thunder Pool, and he's still here now. And I haven't seen any thunder creatures attack him. Kid, I think his control over thunder energy and laws is even greater than yours," Hun Lao couldn't help but secretly send to Ye Yunfei via sound transmission.
"Yes, last time he was already cultivating at the center of this Thunder Pool. It seems he's stayed here all along. The thunder energy at this location is the most violent. That he's remained here for so long without incident indeed shows he is powerful," Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement.
"I truly was born within a Chaos Thunder Pool, but not this one. I was born in another Chaos Thunder Pool, far, far away from here. I have been journeying through the Chaotic Void, seeking out Chaos Thunder Pools to cultivate within. Half the energy of this Chaos Thunder Pool has already been absorbed by me. Otherwise, with your current strength, you might not have been able to make it this far."
At that moment, the white youth suddenly spoke.
What?
Hearing the white youth's words, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but pale with shock, retreating several steps in succession, a chill rising in his heart.
This white youth actually was born from a Chaos Thunder Pool!
And half the energy of the Chaos Thunder Pool before them had already been drained by him!
This was too terrifying!
If what this white youth said was true, Ye Yunfei knew that his current self absolutely wouldn't be his opponent!
Thus, Ye Yunfei instantly grew vigilant, ready to flee at any moment.
"Kid, this fellow is extremely fearsome. You must be careful! Seize the opportunity and leave now! We still don't know his attitude towards you. If he attacks, we'll be in serious trouble," Hun Lao immediately transmitted to Ye Yunfei.
"I know. If this guy truly can drain half the energy of this Chaos Thunder Pool, then his strength is undoubtedly terrifying. I will avoid conflict with him," Ye Yunfei replied.
He simultaneously sent a message to the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, ordering it to be prepared to aid in escape at any moment.
"Human, there is no need for you to be tense. I have no intention of attacking you. Otherwise, you wouldn't have even had the chance to enter this Chaos Thunder Pool. That body-tempering art you cultivate, I've seen it before. Right after I was born, a powerful human expert entered the Chaos Thunder Pool where I was born and cultivated the very same body-tempering art as you. However, the version of this art you cultivate seems incomplete; at most you've only mastered half of it. That human expert cultivated this art to its highest realm. He discovered me and did not attack me. Instead, he instructed me in my cultivation. He taught me a secret method that allowed me to leave the Chaos Thunder Pool of my birth and roam the Chaotic Void, seeking other new Chaos Thunder Pools to cultivate within. Young human, I suspect you have some relationship with that human expert. So rest assured, I bear you no ill will," the white youth, Lei Jie, said to Ye Yunfei.
"So that's how it is!" Hearing the youth's words, Ye Yunfei finally understood his origin.
"Who would have thought this fellow really was born in a Chaos Thunder Pool! In essence, he is a Thunder Creature! But he's a Thunder Creature with independent consciousness! This is the first time I've encountered such a being! The universe is truly vast and full of wonders!" Hun Lao was also extremely shocked.
"This is my first time encountering this type of being too," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Brother Lei, do you know the name or title of that human expert you mentioned?" Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and asked the white youth.
According to this white youth, the human expert he met back then also cultivated the Thunder God Tyrant Body Art, but to a much higher realm than Ye Yunfei. This made Ye Yunfei think of one possibility: that the Thunder God Tyrant Body Art he cultivated was incomplete!
It was likely that the version of Thunder God Tyrant Body Art that human expert cultivated was the truly complete one!
Thus, Ye Yunfei wanted to know who that human expert was. If he had the chance to meet him in the future, perhaps he could request the truly complete version of the Thunder God Tyrant Body Art!
"He is called Thunder True Person. His strength is far, far greater than yours. I estimate he could defeat you with a single finger," the white youth replied.
"Thunder True Person." Ye Yunfei committed this title to memory.
"Based on his description, could this Thunder True Person be a Heavenly Emperor-level expert? Otherwise, with your current battle prowess, even a Half-Emperor shouldn't be able to defeat you with one finger, right?" Hun Lao was a bit surprised.
"Possibly. It's just that in my recollection, I've never heard of a figure named Thunder True Person," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Do you plan to continue cultivating here?" At that moment, the white youth suddenly asked Ye Yunfei.
"I plan to leave. What about you, Brother Lei?" Ye Yunfei was momentarily stunned, unsure why the white youth asked, and casually replied.
"Very well. If you do not intend to continue cultivating here, then I will refine and absorb all the energy and laws of this Chaos Thunder Pool. In truth, I've been waiting this whole time for you to finish cultivating and depart. Otherwise, I would have already absorbed this Chaos Thunder Pool completely," the white youth answered coldly.
His words sounded icy, seemingly devoid of any emotion. As a Thunder Creature himself, lacking the emotions of humans was only normal.
"Thank you for your concession, Brother Lei!" Hearing the white youth's words, Ye Yunfei hurriedly cupped his fists in thanks.
"Enough. I dislike such formalities. If you are done cultivating, then depart. Next, I will refine and absorb this entire Chaos Thunder Pool," Lei Jie nodded slightly and said.
He was treating Ye Yunfei relatively politely, on account of that human expert from years past.
"Alright then, Brother Lei, I'll take my leave. We'll meet again someday." Hearing Lei Jie's words, Ye Yunfei promptly said.
Ye Yunfei then turned, stepped forward, and instantly departed from the Chaos Thunder Pool.
"Brother Lei, I've departed. If fate allows another day, we shall meet again." Ye Yunfei looked back at Lei Jie standing within the thunder pool and said before striding away.
"Humans are truly fond of these courtesies. However, this fellow seems to share quite a fate with me." Lei Jie watched Ye Yunfei's departing figure, fell silent for a moment, then spoke.