Ascension of the immortal Asura

Zap!

The clothing on John's shoulder was instantly disintegrated, and the lightning struck his shoulder before sneaking into his body, seeking to destroy it from within.

'This is weaker than the lightning in the trial. I'm sure that trial was scaled to cultivation level, otherwise how could someone as weak as me succeed but heavenly geniuses worthy of entering the artifact spirits eyes die? Wasn't that trial a little too harsh then?'

John was lost in thought while the lightning snaked throughout his body. Although it was causing some damage to his body, opening slight wounds on his body, it was not worth fussing over. Wherever the lightning passed, the lightning runes on his body would light up, altering the lighting slightly. However, John was unable to gain control over this lightning like he did the other lightning he had encountered before?

'Why is that? Can I not gain control over lightning from other cultivators? That's the only difference I can think of between this and the trial, which was ownerless lightning...Regardless, my lightning attribute body is definitely making it much easier to withstand the power of this lightning.'

While John was thinking about this, the man's face was widened in complete and utter shock. The lightning runes that lit up on John's skin and within his body did not go unnoticed.

"He...He really does have a lightning attribute body..and it's a grade that even I cannot identify" the man thought in a daze.

He had not believed John at all, but the truth was clear for him to see. Not only did John not take much damage from the lightning, the lightning runes clearly indicated a lightning attribute body.

The man's daze quickly turned to excitement.

"Boy, you said your name was John, correct?"

John nodded his head in affirmation, and waited for the man to continue.

"John, I am Elder Ragur. Your situation is completely...unique. Per tradition, we only allow those who pass the annual entrance exams to join our Heavenly Lightning Sect, but..maybe an exception can be made."

The man uttered some words to the drake, and the drake suddenly changed course, heading directly towards the massive palace in the center of the sect. John watched in complete awe as the drake neared the sect grounds. Each building was built with craftsmanship far beyond what was capable of in his homeland, and the sect looked like even more of an immortal paradise the closer he got to it. White seemed to be the main color of the buildings, with blue and gold accents making them look regal and majestic.

After flying over hundreds of buildings on their approach, the drake finally landed in a massive courtyard directly in front of the palace. Thousands of people, ranging from teenagers to adults, were walking throughout the massive courtyard, and many quickly made way for the large drake.

Thud!

The drake landed heavily, attracting the attention of many of those in the area.

"That's Elder Ragur! Who is that boy though? I've never seen him before," a girl of around fifteen years old stated.

"I haven't either. I wonder why he's with the Elder?" responded a nearby boy. Similar conversations quickly broke out regarding the identity of the newcommer.

Elder Ragur turned to John.

"Come with me, and remember your manners."

John nodded his head and hopped off the drake.

A large wide marble staircase stretched upwards for one hundred yards before being greeted by massive pillars lining the top of the staircase. The palace stretched for miles in each direction, making it hard to see the entire structure. Its top pierced into the clouds above.

A large entrance, dozens of yards tall existed beyond the pillars, and guards were stationed on each side of the entrance.

"Elder Ragur," The guards greeted him with respect, and Elder Ragur greeted them back.

'Seems like he's pretty respected around here.'

John respectfully followed behind Elder Ragur, making as little fuss as possible. The two of them entered the palace.

He immediately took note of the grand designs within the well lit palace. Ornate statues, intricate paintings, powerful weapons, and more hung on the walls all throughout the main lobby of the palace.

Elder Ragur walked directly through the main lobby and into the main hallway, which cut directly through to the heart of the palace. Many side hallways caught John's attention as they walked, and he could see many people going about their business.

Although he hadn't sent out his divine sense as to not be rude, John could clearly tell that the power of these people was impressive. The weakest gave off Core Formation fluctuations, while many were giving John the same impression that Elder Ragur did.

After walking for several minutes, a massive double door came into John's view. Two dazzlingly blue lightning bolts were carved into both the left and right doors.

Elder Ragur turned to John once more.

"Remember to be respectful. Do not speak unless asked a question."

John nodded his head and followed behind Elder Ragur. With a flick of Elder Ragur's hand, the massive doorway began to part. The two of them stepped through, and were greeted by a large expansive chamber. At the very end of the chamber, an ornate staircase stretched upwards to a grand throne. The staircase zigged and zagged slightly, giving off the impression of a lightning bolt, while the throne emanated powerful lightning fluctuations.

'Just sitting on that throne would be impossible for me!'

A somewhat elderly man sat on the throne, reading some documents in his hands. He seemed completely undisturbed the the lightning that snaked over the throne and his body.

John could tell that despite looking somewhat elderly, the man was full of vigor and power. He had long silver hair and a clean shaven and warm face.

The man looked up from his documents and stared at the approaching Elder. A smile soon crept on his face as he spoke out.

"Elder Ragur, it's been quite some time since you've last come to see me. What is the occasion this time?"

Elder Ragur lowered his head slightly in respect and spoke out while gesturing to John at the side.

"Sect Leader, I have brought this boy here for your inspection, and consideration for entry into our sect."

The man looked from Elder Ragur to John, and John quickly felt himself almost be overwhelmed by the man's inspection. Although it wasn't a physical power pressing down on him, John felt as if the man's eyes were piercing through his very soul, making him feel as if all his secrets were laid bare before the man. The man's eyebrows raised slightly, and a warm, welcoming voice spoke out.

"Oh, you have a lightning attribute body?"

The man's words shocked John. He had identified his lightning attribute body with only his eyes, and hadn't even used his divine sense yet. Since the runes on his body had long since faded, John was sure that one could only tell he had a lightning attribute body when they lit up, but this man had identified it with a single glance.

Whoosh!

The air rapidly parted, making a slight noise, and John suddenly found the man standing directly in front of him, his eyes staring directly at him as if wanting to strip him bare of all his secrets.