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This bolt of lightning was thin, its power weak, and its sound far from deafening. Instead, it was crisp, resembling the sharp crack of a bamboo tube bursting. In the glaring daylight, its brilliance was barely visible unless one looked closely. Yet, it was a true celestial thunderbolt—descending from the heavens, carrying divine might that could make demons and spirits tremble.
Even the cat deity couldn't help but pause for a moment.
“Whoosh!”
The black lightning streaked across the sky, shifting directions at sharp angles, showcasing its agility and speed. More bolts continued to fall, further emphasizing the swallows’ brilliance.
“Crackle!”
“Snap!”
“...”
Some bolts came with longer intervals, others shorter.
There were instances of failed spellcasting—sometimes, only a faint glimmer of spiritual light appeared, failing to connect with the heavens and earth. If one wasn’t watching the swallow intently, they might assume no spell had been cast at all. Occasionally, even the faint glow was absent—no sound, no movement, nothing at all.
Some lightning bolts struck the ground, some hit tree branches, while others vanished mid-air before they could land.
Mastering control required practice.
“Whoosh...”
A streak of black lightning flew over, landing on a tree branch in front of the Daoist. Whether from excitement or exhaustion, the swallow’s feet wobbled slightly, causing the apricot branch beneath it to shake as well.
The Daoist looked up at him. The cat also looked up at him.
“Master, my magic power is exhausted,” the swallow perched on the tree branch said.
The Daoist knew he...



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