bookbashuk Chapter 235 The Poisonous Dragon's Tribulation
Chapter 235 The Poisonous Dragon's Tribulation
The Forest of Dead Bones.
This place is perpetually shrouded in darkness and miasma, but perhaps sensing that the Black Cloud Poisonous Dragon was about to undergo its tribulation, a rare sliver of sunlight appeared.
The Zhang family cultivators had arrived long ago. After the family meeting ended, most of them headed towards the Bone Forest. The next day, the Li family and several other vassal families also rushed over.
"Clan Chief Zhang, we'll have to trouble you again this time!"
At the meeting point, Li Yanyun, the head of the Li family, spotted the man in the crowd at a glance and immediately stepped forward to greet him with a cupped-hand salute. The other family heads followed suit.
Even Ge Tianxiong, whom he had defeated last time, nodded to him.
"You're too kind, Patriarch. Since it's an order from the True Immortal, we naturally came. Besides, it's not common for demonic beasts to undergo tribulation; isn't this a great opportunity for us?"
Not only the Zhang family, but almost all the Foundation Establishment cultivators from other families were also present, and even a group of cultivators from the Jade Light Pavilion were here, all waiting to observe carefully.
Of course, the best way to experience tribulation is to watch other cultivators undergo it, as this maximizes one's understanding. Unfortunately, breakthroughs by disciples of major sects usually take place within the sect, and only disciples of the sect are allowed to watch; outsiders have no chance at all.
The same applies to families that produce Golden Elixir cultivators.
I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to see it again.
With the Water Curtain Heavenly Splendor in hand, the Water Moon Bright Divine Pill should also be refined by now. According to the message Zhang Yuanrou sent back from the Li family, it should be given to Li Yanyun for his breakthrough.
According to Zhang Lingyu's perception, this patriarch's cultivation has reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, and he will most likely be able to begin his seclusion after the Mo Yun Poison Dragon completes its tribulation.
Or perhaps we should wait until the matter of the Spirit Puppet Sect is completely resolved, and until True Person Xuanhao is busy with his current affairs, before attempting a breakthrough.
In any case, in Yuhu County, a place where power struggles intersect, one would never dare to break through without the protection of a Golden Core cultivator.
Just as the family heads were chatting happily and discussing the follow-up arrangements, a roar that seemed to tear the heavens and earth suddenly came from the depths of that icy pool!
The sound, carrying decades of pent-up ferocity, surged into the sky like a rolling roar.
Immediately afterwards, a huge black shadow burst out of the pool, bringing with it a waterfall that crashed violently into the array that covered the sky.
Dark Cloud Poisonous Dragon!
"Boom!"
The entire forest of withered bones trembled violently under this earth-shattering impact, and rocks rolled down. This demon had, after all, reached the peak of the fourth rank, only one step away from the realm of the demon king. At this moment, it unleashed its full power, and its might was so great that all living beings within a radius of dozens of miles trembled.
The celestial phenomena above also suddenly changed.
The sky, which still held a sliver of twilight, was suddenly enveloped by layers upon layers of thick, leaden-gray clouds, rolling like ink, which instantly covered the heavens and the earth completely.
Lightning flashed in the clouds, and muffled thunder rumbled from afar.
"This...this is about to undergo tribulation!"
"It seems correct, but wasn't it said there was still half a day left?"
"Who can say for sure? This beast has accumulated a lot of experience; whether it's half a day earlier or half a day later, it's all the same."
The cultivators in the forest were immediately dumbfounded, and even those in the distance cast fervent gazes towards the Ink Cloud Poisonous Dragon. Li Yanyun instantly suppressed his smile and used his magic power to transmit a message: "Everyone, please go to the formation and quickly activate the great formation!"
The cultivators from various families had already taken up positions at the key points, with only a few Foundation Establishment family heads, such as Zhang Lingyu, yet to arrive.
Upon witnessing this scene, their figures vanished instantly, and a dozen breaths later they all reappeared at their respective posts.
Once everyone had arrived, Li Yunrui, the Li family cultivator who was in charge of the formation, began to activate it. Everyone immediately felt their magical power being frantically absorbed by the formation.
If it operates at full power, it will drain them dry.
Fortunately, this formation is only to prevent the Black Cloud Poison Dragon from escaping after its tribulation. It is only being activated now as a precaution, and it will be fully activated when the time comes.
They might not even be needed under Master Xuanhao's full power.
After everything was ready, the cultivators looked up at the enormous figure in the sky.
Above the Forest of Dead Bones, the lead-gray clouds of calamity no longer gathered, and deep within the clouds, purple-white lightning snakes condensed into clear and terrifying branch-like veins.
Each flash illuminated a vast expanse of pale white for miles around, only to be swallowed up by even deeper darkness.
Suddenly, two figures appeared on the distant horizon. They simply watched from afar and did not approach rashly.
Zhang Lingyu recognized them both: one was True Man Xuanhao, and the other was True Man Xuandan, who had once preached in Tianliu City.
This Golden Core cultivator was severely injured by the Blood Fiend Demon King during the beast tide and almost perished. He only managed to recover somewhat over the past ten years thanks to rare and precious herbs.
However, judging from his extremely aged appearance, it can be concluded that he is about to pass away.
However, being a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, with him present, there's little need to worry about the Black Cloud Poison Dragon escaping. Other Golden Core cultivators who want to cause trouble will have to think twice.
As for why they dared not approach, Zhang Lingyu knew.
Whether it's a demon beast or a cultivator, they can use external objects to resist the lightning tribulation, such as formations, magic tools, talismans, etc. For example, the formation inside, although it trapped the Mo Yun Poison Dragon inside, can still provide some resistance when the lightning tribulation arrives.
Although it possesses a powerful physical body, it is, after all, an ancient and exotic species, and the lightning tribulation it attracts is considerably stronger.
However, there is one thing: it cannot be disturbed by outsiders.
Once other cultivators intervene, the tribulation lightning will become increasingly terrifying, and not only will the people or demons undergoing the tribulation suffer, but those cultivators who intervene will also be targeted.
If these two Golden Core cultivators intervene, Zhang Lingyu and none of the other cultivators present will escape; they will all perish under the lightning tribulation.
"The first tribulation begins."
After a full quarter of an hour, one of the Golden Core cultivators murmured something. Before the words had even finished, countless vortexes suddenly opened up at the bottom of the tribulation clouds, and dark blue-green gales poured down like billions of invisible blades!
Before the wind even arrived, the biting cold had already caused the cultivators watching the calamity from afar to experience a slight stagnation of their qi and blood.
At the same time, a white light suddenly appeared in the wind, causing everyone's vision to go white. Before the cultivators could react, the first tribulation lightning had already struck the body of the poisonous dragon.
This tribulation lightning was weakened by the formation.
The Black Cloud Poisonous Dragon let out a roar that was a mixture of pain and rage. Thick, inky black mist suddenly burst out from the gaps in its scales, transforming into a black beam of light that shot into the sky and collided violently with it.
"boom!!!"
The ear-piercing sound of erosion mingled with the muffled sound of explosions as the black pillar of light was eroded and disintegrated by the tribulation lightning at a speed visible to the naked eye.
A bright white lightning snake clung to the dragon's body, leaping and burning wildly. Its scales quickly lost their luster, turning charred and curled, and even began to peel off.
The dragon's blood fell like rain, but before it hit the ground, it was evaporated into a scarlet mist.
The venomous dragon's enormous body twisted and rolled wildly in the lightning, each struggle causing the earth to tremble.
It suddenly opened its huge mouth and spewed out a torrent of foul-smelling venom that surged upwards and clashed fiercely with the tribulation lightning, creating a temporary stalemate.
This stalemate lasted for a full half hour.
When the last lightning bolt disappeared, the appearance of the Dark Cloud Poisonous Dragon was horribly gruesome. Nearly 30% of its scales had fallen off, revealing its mangled, charred, and cracked body with many deep wounds that exposed bone.
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However, the light in those vertical pupils grew ever brighter and more frenzied.
The storm clouds gave it no chance to breathe. After a brief period of stillness, the clouds began to rotate, forming a bottomless, pitch-black vortex at the center.
"The second tribulation... Gui Water Yin Thunder."
"Splash!"
There was no thunder, only a pillar of lightning silently descending from the center of the vortex.
The lightning bolt appeared slow, but in reality, it struck the dragon's head in an instant.
There was no dazzling light or deafening roar, only extreme cold and deathly silence.
The venomous dragon's body was covered with a thick layer of black ice crystals at a speed visible to the naked eye. The ice crystals spread wildly into the body along the wound, and wherever they passed, flesh, meridians, and even demonic power were quickly frozen and necrotic.
Its massive body began to stiffen, and its movements became increasingly sluggish. Everyone who saw this was extremely nervous, especially the Li family cultivators, who were so frightened that their faces turned pale.
"Could it be... that we've failed?"
Li Yanyun gritted his teeth. He thought, "Isn't it all going to go down the drain after all the money my family has spent on training me?"
The entire family was even more anxious than the person in question, as it concerned whether their own Golden Core could advance to the late stage. After all, once they succeeded, the Meng and Huang families would have to temporarily avoid the limelight, and a large amount of resources in Yuhu County would belong to them.
Even their words carry more weight in the Jade Light Pavilion.
He turned his head to look at Xuanhao Zhenren high in the sky. This golden core cultivator showed no emotion, just stared silently, seemingly without any tension.
From some unknown point in time, everyone could feel a dull heartbeat, and the black ice crystals on the surface of the Ink Cloud Poison Dragon shattered and fell off inch by inch.
Within the shattered body, a new, violent, and ancient aura erupted, like a dormant volcano suddenly bursting forth!
The remaining Yin Thunder of Gui Water was violently dispersed by this newborn force.
"Is this the activation of one's own bloodline power?"
Chang Lingyu, who was inside the formation, was slightly surprised. He could sense a powerful life force within the demon's body, which was rapidly healing the poisonous dragon.
These demonic beasts can be called extraordinary species, and their bloodlines are very powerful. Although he did not know what kind of bloodline they inherited, they must be extraordinary to be cultivated by a Golden Core cultivator at such a high cost.
The Transformation Tribulation is a difficult hurdle for demonic beasts. It allows them to transform into human form, greatly enhances their intelligence, and can also stimulate their bloodline, grant them so-called inheritance, and enable them to comprehend stronger innate divine abilities.
That's why a demon king is so powerful that it takes one or two Golden Core cultivators to kill it.
The scene of the Blood Demon King fighting against the Golden Core cultivators is still vivid in my mind.
The venomous dragon raised its head again. It was covered in blood and wounds, but its body was healing and expanding at an astonishing speed. The new scales were no longer pure black, but had a layer of dark gold patterns on the edges.
Its aura is breaking through some invisible boundary, climbing towards a higher and more vast level!
Everyone looked up at the sky, where the final tribulation was brewing deep within the vortex of tribulation clouds.
Master Xuanhao's expression changed slightly, and his palms and the backs of his hands began to sweat. He was unsure whether he could survive this final tribulation.
Hopefully it will work out...
He sighed softly. The tribulation clouds above gave the venomous dragon no chance to prepare. Purple lightning pillars slanted down, as if they were about to swallow the entire withered bone forest.
"Boom!"
The dazzling lightning blinded the cultivators, who could only observe with their divine sense. However, they could feel the world-destroying aura as soon as they got close, and had to retreat again.
Everything in the heart of the Bone Forest was completely destroyed, even the miasma that lingered for years had vanished without a trace, leaving only a huge crater.
The entire world was filled with thunder, and the screams and roars of the Black Cloud Poison Dragon were completely swallowed up.
After a long while, the lightning disappeared, and the tribulation clouds began to slowly dissipate.
The hearts of all the cultivators tightened immediately, but Zhang Lingyu and other cultivators with higher cultivation levels showed a hint of surprise in their eyes.
Strands of spiritual energy swept past them, all flowing towards the location of the Black Cloud Poison Dragon, and soon formed a small vortex of spiritual energy.
And it's still getting bigger.
At this moment, the cultivators finally realized that the Black Cloud Poison Dragon had already passed the Transformation Tribulation!
These extraordinary phenomena are signs of success. After achieving the Golden Core or becoming a Demon King, one must undergo a spiritual energy infusion.
"Haha, it's finally done!"
Master Xuanhao finally showed joy and laughed several times. The Elder Xuandan beside him also cupped his hands in congratulations: "Congratulations, Junior Brother. Soon our sect will have another top-notch combatant."
"Senior brother, you're too kind."
The immortal returned the greeting, and then the two exchanged a glance, tacitly channeling their magical power into the magical treasure hidden in their sleeves.
However, they are not in a hurry.
At the same time, a message also sounded in the minds of Zhang Lingyu and other cultivators guarding the array nodes.
"Gentlemen, please prepare yourselves."
Everyone immediately recognized the voice of Master Xuanhao and dared not be negligent in the slightest, ready to transfer their magic power into the formation at any time.
A while later, a dark shadow soared into the sky; it was none other than the Black Cloud Poisonous Dragon.
However, this demon no longer had its previous enormous body, but instead transformed into a burly man covered in black scales. He looked no different from an ordinary human, but the scales and the two horns on his forehead proved that he was a demon king.
To conceal one's special characteristics, one must reach a higher level of cultivation.
However, the Demon King disdained to do so, for if he did, wouldn't he be no different from the human race?
The demon king glanced at the two Golden Core cultivators in the distance, and the next moment he slightly opened his mouth. The spiritual energy vortex that had been hovering in the sky transformed into torrents, all of which rushed into his mouth.
With a few gurgling sounds, it refined everything, and its somewhat unstable aura from the initial breakthrough gradually stabilized.
After everything was over, the demon king stood motionless high in the sky, and the entire world fell into silence.
Everyone saw it slightly open its mouth as if to say something, but it turned out to be a feint and immediately transformed into a black streak of light, heading towards the outside world to escape.
All of this happened so fast that if the demon king hadn't crashed into the formation and caused a huge tremor, the cultivators wouldn't have been able to react.
Li Yunrui, who was in charge of the formation, felt a sudden chaos in his dantian, but he couldn't worry about that now. He roared, "Everyone, quickly activate the formation with all your might!"
Zhang Lingyu dared not delay and immediately poured in his magic power. The array's immense suction force made their faces turn pale.
Meanwhile, dozens of whooshing sounds came from afar, heading towards this place. It was Li Yanyun and his group. Now that the tribulation was over, there was nothing more to see, so they quickly came to provide support.
With their arrival, the burden on everyone was lightened considerably.
In the distance, Master Xuanhao finally moved. A small jade cauldron flew out from his sleeve, rapidly growing larger in the sky, and smashed fiercely towards the black shadow that was trying to escape.
At the same time, the old man's laughter echoed across the sky.
"Beast, I fed you so many rare and precious herbs and helped you overcome the tribulation of transformation, yet you do not repay me and even dare to harm my human cultivators."
"Today, repay me with your demon core!"
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