Free Web NovelChapter 675: Chapter 40: The Second Demon Emperor’s Mount, Undying Body! (Part 2)
In the sky, thunder and lightning flickered, casting a chilling glow. A particularly fierce Thunder Tribulation began brewing,
At this moment, the Earth Element Beast at the center of the storm seemed to sense the threat of the Thunder Tribulation as well. It lifted its head, with a solemn look in its eyes.
But it had no way out,
It opened its large mouth,
and a bright yellow ball of light flew out, transforming into a Rune Shield hundreds of feet in size, translucent throughout, and hovering above its head,
Just at this moment,
"Boom——"
The first thunderbolt crashed down, like a giant purple sword, slashing down on the Earth Element Beast with a force that seemed capable of destroying everything.
The lightning tore through the sky, leaving a dazzling light trail, as if to split the entire world in two.
The power of this first strike was already no less than a strike from an ordinary Peak Core Formation Cultivator!
"This is indeed the Transformation Thunder Tribulation of the Demon Beast, truly mysterious and extraordinary!" True Monarch Thunder Prison’s eyes lit up, extending his Divine Sense to closely observe,
seemingly intent on seeing through the mysteries of this Thunder Tribulation,
As a Thunder Attribute Cultivator, if he could gain some insights from it, it would naturally be of great assistance in his future.
Zhou Xun stood by, calm and composed, his eyes full of confidence, watching the Earth Element Beast steadfastly resist the Thunder Tribulation without a shred of worry in his heart.
He was well aware of the Earth Element Beast’s capabilities; dealing with a mere Thunder Tribulation was naturally no problem.
The Earth Element Beast let out an angry roar, its body radiating bright light, its wings flapping,
and without warning, four tornadoes formed, growing hundreds of feet in size, crashing towards the lightning!
The lightning and tornadoes collided, producing a dazzling light, and the intense impact force scattered in all directions.
The first Thunder Tribulation, easily dispelled!
"It seems that your Spirit Beast is truly quite formidable, little brother!" True Monarch Yama praised,
"A common bloodline could never compare to Daoist Brother’s Thunder Tyrant Bull!"
Zhou Xun replied modestly.
That was a genuine Spirit Beast, rumor had it that the Barbaric Ox was born amid lightning, with hopes of advancing to Tier Four High-Grade.
The first attack was easily dealt with, soon followed by the second and third, which were also dispelled by the tornadoes,
Come the fourth one, it became uncontainable, and the Thunder Tribulation finally landed on the translucent shield!
The lightning struck the shield, producing a deafening roar.
The shield trembled slightly but still stubbornly withstood the blow.
The Earth Element Beast’s eyes were serious, knowing well in its heart that as the Thunder Tribulation continued to strengthen, there would eventually be a time when the shield could no longer hold, and the challenges ahead would be more daunting.
By the sixth Thunder Tribulation, the shield finally shattered, dissipating into thin air.
The seventh Thunder Tribulation followed closely, more powerful than before. This time, the lightning transformed into a roaring Thunder Dragon, baring its fangs and claws as it lunged at the Earth Element Beast.
The Earth Element Beast swung its wings with difficulty, and the roaring whirlwinds engaged fiercely with the Thunder Pillars, dispersing in an instant, and the remaining lightning fell on the shield, which flickered and shattered in an instant.
Seeing this, a look of determination flashed in the Earth Element Beast’s eyes, and it soared into the sky, daring to withstand the Thunder Tribulation with its flesh!
"Boom!"
The Thunder Tribulation was like a massive Thunder Hammer, crashing down hard on the Earth Element Beast.
The Earth Element Beast shook violently, its scales glowing to resist the corrosion of the lightning. Clenching its teeth, it bore the pain and let out a roar of defiance.
The lightning ravaged its body, making it tremble, blood seeping from its surface. After a long while, it finally made it through successfully!
The eighth Thunder Tribulation was even more ferocious, seemingly intent on utterly destroying the Earth Element Beast.
The Earth Element Beast roared, it straightened its body, soared into the sky, facing the Thunder Tribulation head-on.
The lightning struck the Earth Element Beast, and its body was instantly enveloped in light.
In the moment of contact, the light was dazzling, as if illuminating the entire world,
The force of the Thunder Tribulation continuously eroded its flesh,
It trembled unceasingly, its scales shattered, and blood splattered everywhere!
The Earth Element Beast let out an agonizing roar, its aura constantly waning,
Ultimately, it endured!
However, its entire body was bleeding, barely clinging to life!
Seeing this scene, Zhou Xun couldn’t help but feel a trace of worry.
And many in the crowd had already started to show schadenfreude expressions, even secretly communicating!
"Transformation Thunder Tribulation is not so easy to get through. Having one Tier Four Spirit Beast and wanting a second one, even Heaven cannot tolerate it!"
"Indeed, the saying that the Transformation Thunder Tribulation leaves one ’ten deaths and no life’ is not for nothing..."
At this moment, the ninth thunder tribulation hadn’t descended yet,
but Zhou Xun’s expression turned even more solemn.
The dark clouds rolled in the sky, lightning weaving constantly, accumulating, sending out a suffocating power.
"This suppression has already reached the strike of a Peak of Early-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator. If I can’t withstand it, it’s likely to be the end of my life and cultivation!"
At this point, the Earth Element Beast was barely breathing, standing up appeared extremely difficult,
seeing this, True Monarch Yama couldn’t help but shake his head slightly.
Now, the ninth thunder tribulation continued completing, transforming into a dazzling pillar of light, crashing down with a roaring sound!
The Earth Element Beast forced itself to muster all its strength, striving upwards,
"Boom——"
The thunder light exploded instantly, emitting a dazzling glow, engulfing the Earth Element Beast...
Unbeknownst of how long it took, the thunder light finally dissipated, revealing the Earth Element Beast lying lifelessly,
its body utterly ruined, seemingly dead, with deep wounds covering it, staining the surrounding land red with blood.
Its scales shattered into fragments, exposing the burnt flesh inside, its eyes tightly shut, devoid of any vitality.
Zhou Xun’s heart sank abruptly,
"Did it still fail!"
Jiang Wanning covered her mouth, her eyes slightly reddened, her body trembled slightly, unable to accept the fact before her.
The Spirit Turtle Red Noon was also stunned, dumbly gazing at the Earth Element Beast, showing a sense of sorrow for a lost companion!
True Monarch Yama sighed, intending to comfort Zhou Xun,
suddenly——
Suddenly, a faint light flashed across the Earth Element Beast’s body.
Following that, the light grew brighter, and the Earth Element Beast’s breath began to gradually recover.
The Earth Element Beast’s wounds healed rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, its shattered scales regrew, the wounds healed, and its aura became increasingly stronger.
As if it had undergone a baptism of life and death, reborn from destruction, fortune follows adversity.
Everyone watched this scene in astonishment, unable to believe their eyes.
"This is... the Undying Body!" True Monarch Yama exclaimed in surprise.
It turns out that every time a demon beast advances, there is a small chance of transformation, such as purifying bloodlines, or the birth of new divine techniques,
and this Undying Body is one of the most powerful types,
said to reach the point of rebirth from a drop of blood.
The Thousand Crabs Demon Emperor who once fought Zhou Xun to a stalemate had this kind of constitution.
Even now, with Zhou Xun’s increased strength, facing that Thousand Crabs Demon Emperor again, although defeating it is easy, killing it is not so certain.
Now that Feng Chong has awakened such a physique, his future potential has greatly increased, instantly surpassing his subordinate Spirit Turtle Red Noon in importance.
"Hahaha, congratulations, younger brother,"
"Across the entire South Sea Demon Race, demon beasts with such a physique, apart from the Thousand Crabs of the South Abyss Race, there is your respected Earth Element Beast!"
"Even I feel a bit envious!"
True Monarch Yama said with a smile.
"Daoist Brother is joking. Would you like to join us inside the mansion for a talk?" Zhou Xun smiled slightly, then began inviting everyone,
eventually, aside from those familiar with him like True Monarch Yama, True Monarch Tianci, and others, everyone else tactfully declined,
’What a joke, why come to see your smug face!’
Those people had envy in their eyes!
Inviting everyone to the guest hall, Zhou Xun immediately cupped his hands to everyone in thanks:
"Thank you, several Daoist Brothers today. Without you, it might have been a big trouble for me. It’s hard to say whether Feng Chong would have failed in his breakthrough!"
"Some people, although their cultivation reaches Nascent Soul, their character is contemptible, forgetful of loyalty and integrity, envying and resenting talent beyond measure,"
"But as long as your strength is high enough, they will be as obedient as sheep towards you!"
True Monarch Yama scoffed, revealing a hint of resentment, it seems he had a similar bad experience in his youth!
The others nodded in agreement upon hearing this!
Then, in the Cave Mansion, everyone tasted fine wine and delicacies while exchanging cultivation insights, continuing for several days,
finally, they gradually dispersed.
At this time, the Earth Element Beast had also consolidated its cultivation, transformed into human form, and walked out the door towards Zhou Xun.
