Chapter 7: Mastering the Storm – Training with Raijin
The Forbidden Valley lay in silence, its ruins bathed in the warm glow of dawn.
Long Tian sat cross-legged on a flat stone, his gaze fixed on the newly hatched Lightning Shadow Wyvern before him.
It was small, barely reaching his knees, but its presence was immense.
Jet-black scales with streaks of silver lightning crackling across its body.
Sharp, intelligent golden eyes filled with wisdom beyond its age.
A pair of small, undeveloped wings, hinting at future flight.
This was no ordinary beast.
And now, it belonged to him.
The wyvern tilted its head, golden eyes locking onto Long Tian's own.
Then, as if recognizing something deeper, it lowered its head slightly, letting out a soft chirp.
A faint smirk played on Long Tian's lips.
"You need a name," he murmured, placing his palm gently on its head.
A surge of Qi connection flowed between them—a silent, instinctive bond forming.
"From now on… you will be called Raijin."
The moment the name was spoken, lightning surged across the wyvern's body, arcs of electricity flickering in response.
Raijin. The god of thunder.
The wyvern lifted its head, letting out a sharp, crackling roar—a declaration of its new identity.
Long Tian chuckled. "Good. Now, let's see what you're capable of."
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Long Tian activated his Fate Eyes, analyzing Raijin's natural talents.
Immediately, several golden fate threads surrounded the wyvern—each thread representing a path of potential growth.
Through this, he gained an understanding of Raijin's abilities.
Raijin's Natural Abilities:
Lightning Infusion → Raijin's body passively generates lightning Qi, enhancing its speed and power.
Shadow Blink → Can vanish into shadows and reappear nearby, perfect for evasion.
Thunder Fang → A lightning-coated bite that delivers a paralyzing shock to enemies.
Storm Pulse → Can gather ambient lightning energy before releasing a thunderous explosion.
Long Tian nodded, impressed.
"You have strong talents," he said. "But raw ability means nothing without control."
Raijin tilted its head, sensing the challenge in Long Tian's voice.
Long Tian's smirk widened.
"Come. Let's begin your training."
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Solo Training – Pushing Raijin's Limits
The ruins of the Forbidden Valley made for an ideal training ground—the rocky terrain, scattered debris, and lingering energy from the Shadow Thunder Wyvern's presence created the perfect battlefield.
Phase 1: Speed & Evasion
Long Tian picked up a small stone, infused it with Qi, and flicked it toward Raijin.
"Dodge."
SWOOSH!
The wyvern's golden eyes flashed, and in an instant—
BOOM!
It disappeared into a shadow, reappearing a few meters away using Shadow Blink.
Long Tian's eyes gleamed. 'As expected. But let's push it further.'
He threw another Qi-infused stone—this time twice as fast.
Raijin blinked again, but it was too slow—the stone clipped its wing, sending a small electric shock through its scales.
The wyvern let out a frustrated growl, its golden eyes narrowing.
Long Tian folded his arms. "Not good enough."
The training continued.
At first, Raijin miscalculated its movement range, leaving itself exposed.
Then, it blinked into the wrong positions, forcing it to dodge manually.
But after repeated attempts, it became faster, sharper, more precise.
By the end of the session, Raijin could blink between multiple points, evading Long Tian's attacks instinctively.
Long Tian nodded in approval. "Good. Now, let's test your offensive power."
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Phase 2: Attack Training
Long Tian placed a large Qi-reinforced boulder in front of Raijin.
"Destroy it."
Raijin lowered its stance, energy building up around its body.
CRACKLE!
Electricity surged along its fangs, arcs of silver lightning crackling between its jaws.
Then—
BOOM!
Raijin lunged, sinking its Thunder Fang into the rock.
A violent burst of lightning erupted, sending fractures rippling through the boulder.
Long Tian raised an eyebrow. 'Strong, but not enough yet.'
But Raijin wasn't finished.
It stepped back, its wings shivering with energy.
The air around it hummed, the static growing stronger.
Long Tian's eyes widened. 'It's charging an advanced attack?'
BOOOOM!
A massive Storm Pulse detonated from Raijin's body, releasing a thunderous shockwave that obliterated the remaining debris.
The sheer force sent a powerful wind blast rippling through the valley.
Even Long Tian felt the residual energy tingling against his skin.
Raijin panted, golden eyes gleaming with satisfaction.
Long Tian chuckled, walking forward and placing a hand on its head.
"Well done."
The wyvern rumbled in response, nudging into his touch.
Their bond deepened further.
But Long Tian wasn't finished yet.
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Now that Raijin had refined its individual skills, it was time to train as a team.
Long Tian stood before the wyvern, activating Dragon Body Reinforcement—his skin shimmering with golden dragon scales.
"Your attacks are powerful," he said. "But can we combine our strength?"
Raijin let out a low growl, understanding the intent.
Phase 1: Coordinated Movement
Long Tian dashed forward, throwing a Qi-infused strike.
At the same moment, Raijin used Shadow Blink, appearing behind him.
At first, they were out of sync.
Raijin blinked too early or too late.
Their timing wasn't perfect.
But after repeated attempts, their movements flowed together.
Long Tian attacked—Raijin followed instantly.
Raijin blinked—Long Tian adjusted his attack pattern.
They moved like a single force, overwhelming an invisible opponent.
Phase 2: Team Finishing Move – "Thunder Dragon Fang"
Long Tian smirked. "Let's test something."
He raised his fist, gathering Azure Dragon Qi.
At the same time, Raijin's body crackled with lightning.
Then—
Long Tian thrust his palm forward, launching a dragon-shaped Qi wave.
Simultaneously, Raijin charged Thunder Fang, merging with the Qi wave—
BOOOOM!
The combined attack obliterated a nearby stone pillar, splitting the sky with thunder and dragon energy.
Long Tian exhaled slowly.
"It seems we've found our first team technique."
Raijin let out a proud roar, standing beside him.
A true battle partner had been born.
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A Storm on the Horizon
As the sun began to set, Long Tian gazed toward the sky.
He had obtained a powerful companion.
He had mastered new techniques.
He had begun to synchronize with Raijin in battle.
But he knew—this was only the beginning.
His mysterious enemy wouldn't stay hidden for long.
And now, he had something even more valuable to protect.
Long Tian clenched his fists.
He would not be caught unprepared.
Raijin let out a low rumble, sensing his intent.
A storm was coming.
And when it did—they would face it together.
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End of Chapter 7