Xiao Yue faced his tribulation: the Sword of Heavenly Punishment (part two)
Rumble...
As the sky gradually darkened, for some unknown reason, thunder suddenly rumbled. In the afterglow of the setting sun, the people of Ink Martial City looked up and saw countless dark clouds that seemed to have come from nowhere, suddenly drifting over. These dark clouds, as if they had a spirit, gathered completely above the Asura Sect Inner Sect.
The dense, almost tangible dark clouds, black and heavy, resembled a giant black mountain. Occasionally, thunder would flash across the sky, and streaks of lightning would appear menacingly within the clouds. The power emanating from them was enough to make anyone tremble with fear.
"Tribulation Clouds!? Someone in the Asura Sect Inner Sect is about to Tribulation Transcendence?" Looking at the Tribulation Clouds gathering above the Asura Sect Inner Sect, many people realized what was happening. The disciples within the Asura Sect were even more excited, wondering who was about to Tribulation Transcendence and making their own guesses.
Black Tribulation Clouds swirled in the air, forming a funnel shape. The sharp end of the funnel pointed directly at the Courtyard where Zhuge Xiang was, undoubtedly indicating the location of the one destined to face the calamity.
"That direction leads to Zhuge Xiang's Courtyard. Is he about to Tribulation Transcendence?" Many Asura Sect Disciple exclaimed in shock as they looked at the shape of the Tribulation Clouds.
As Zhuge Xiang's reputation grew, both the disciples within the sect and other Cultivator in Yanling Commandery paid close attention to Zhuge Xiang, and naturally, they were well aware of all the information about him.
Zhuge Xiang has only been in the Asura Sect Inner Sect for a little over two years. When he first arrived, his cultivation was barely at the Meridian Opening Realm. In just two years, he's already capable of Tribulation Transcendence? This growth rate is simply too monstrous!
"Zhuge Xiang is about to Tribulation Transcendence?" Seeing the direction of the Tribulation Clouds pointing directly at the Courtyard where Zhuge Xiang was, the others who were familiar with Zhuge Xiang were also secretly surprised.
However, considering that Zhuge Xiang was able to turn the tide on the Ancient Qin Battlefield, and his strength was comparable to that of Deity Transformation, it wasn't too surprising that Zhuge Xiang Tribulation Transcendence now. As their thoughts raced, whether they had a relationship with Zhuge Xiang or just wanted to watch the show, most of the Asura Sect Disciple rushed towards Zhuge Xiang's Courtyard.
"Hahaha, I've finally reached my Growth Stage..." A long howl rang out from Zhuge Xiang's side, followed by a flash of white light, Xiao Yue appeared majestically in Zhuge Xiang's Courtyard, speaking in human language and shouting. It was no longer Divine Sense Transmission, but a real speaking voice.
Refining the throat bone and gaining the ability to speak is a sign of entering the level of Fairy.
As Xiao Yue reached Growth Stage, its appearance changed drastically from its Juvenile Stage. It revealed its true form, and Xiao Yue's height reached a terrifying three zhang (approximately 10 meters), as tall as a three- or four-story building. Its pair of Wolf Claw emitted a sharp, cold light, and the white wolf fur around the claws curled up like clouds. At a glance, it seemed as if Xiao Yue's limbs were standing on white clouds, and the crescent-shaped pattern on its forehead was clear and bright.
"We should all retreat outside the Courtyard, otherwise the Heavenly Tribulation will intensify instantly and identify us as those who helped," the experienced Phoenix Winged Black Tiger, who had survived the Heavenly Tribulation, hurriedly said to Zhuge Xiang.
Nodding, Zhuge Xiang lightly tapped his toes and retreated from his own Courtyard. Within a radius of nearly Hundred Zhang, only Xiao Yue remained, raising his head high and waiting for the Tribulation Lightning to strike.
"So it was his pet that was Tribulation Transcendence, not Zhuge Xiang himself," the Asura Sect Inner Sect arrived one after another, and when they saw only Xiao Yue's huge figure confronting the Heavenly Tribulation in the Courtyard, they suddenly realized.
"After this Fairy Tribulation Transcendence, Zhuge Xiang's strength will increase significantly..." Seeing this scene, many people spoke up, looking quite emotional, especially the disciples of the Battle Hall. They all clearly remembered the scene when Zhuge Xiang first came to the Inner Sect. In just two years, they never expected that he would have reached this level.
"That's right, he has already tamed a Fairy Mount on the Battlefield, and now this pet has also reached the Fairy level. With two Fairy helping him, it's equivalent to two Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator escorting him..." Some disciples nodded in agreement.
"Wrong. I didn't mean he's strong because he has two Fairy protecting him. Have you forgotten Zhuge Xiang's strongest power? It's the ability to merge with this Fairy. Now that this Fairy has broken through, after merging, Zhuge Xiang's strength..." The disciple who spoke earlier corrected him, pausing slightly, his voice a little hoarse. "Definitely the Deity Transformation stage!"
Upon hearing this, the disciples watching around the Courtyard were all startled, then nodded in realization. Indeed, when they set off for the Ancient Qin Battlefield, Zhuge Xiang displayed his ability to Devourer's Treasure, and that domineering power was still Memory. Now that this pet had reached the Fairy level, how strong would it be if it used the Devourer's Treasure ability again?
Whether they were friends with Zhuge Xiang, mere onlookers, or even those at the Return to Simplicity Realm who wanted to observe the Heavenly Tribulation, Zhuge Xiang ignored them all. With the Azure Nether Blade in hand, Zhuge Xiang gazed at the sky, watching the increasingly dense and violent Tribulation Clouds.
Time passed second by second; ten minutes slipped away in the blink of an eye. As if knowing everyone was waiting, the Tribulation Lightning, which had been gathering its strength to its peak, finally struck...
Boom!
A thunderous roar resounded, and then a Lightning as thick as a bucket fell from the sky, heading straight for the gigantic Xiao Yue.
"Well done!" Xiao Yue shouted as the Tribulation Lightning struck down. He stomped his four Wolf Claw in the Void as if he were stepping on the ground, and flew up. He opened his wolf mouth and Moonlight Arrow.
Having reached the Fairy level, Xiao Yue's Moonlight Arrow was completely different from before. The Moonlight Arrow, as thick as an arm, was formed from the power of Heaven and Earth and earth, yet it was incredibly clear, as if it had materialized.
The Moonlight Arrow collided with the Tribulation Lightning, causing a violent explosion that lit up a huge ball of fire in the sky.
As if its attack had been blocked, the Tribulation Lightning became enraged, unleashing a barrage of lightning strikes, each one faster and more frequent than the last...
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
Lightning continued to strike from the sky, while Xiao Yue, suspended in mid-air, spat out Moonlight Arrow, shooting upwards against the heavens.
Rumble...
A series of explosions erupted as the Moonlight Arrow collided with the Tribulation Lightning, creating a deafening roar that illuminated a large area above the Asura Sect Inner Sect. Many people in Ink Martial City looked up in this direction.
The explosion was more beautiful than the most spectacular fireworks, but behind this beauty lay a terrible crisis...
The Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation struck continuously, and Tribulation Lightning retaliated with a barrage of Moonlight Arrow. Xiao Yue battle was quite intense, but it was clear to anyone with eyes that the Moonlight Arrow were becoming dimmer and dimmer as the fight progressed. Originally, one Moonlight Arrow could withstand one Tribulation Lightning, but later on, it even required two.
The brilliance of the Moonlight Arrow grew dimmer, and Xiao Yue's aura gradually diminished. However, the Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation grew stronger as the battle progressed. With this ebb and flow, in the end, it would even take three Tribulation Lightning to withstand a single strike...
When the Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation reached eighty, Xiao Yue was already exhausted and could hardly withstand them. The Tribulation Lightning became more and more powerful, and the attacks became more and more terrifying. The people watching the battle were secretly surprised, especially the disciples in the Return to Simplicity Realm, who frowned deeply. With such powerful Tribulation Lightning, it was no wonder that the death rate Tribulation Transcendence was so high.
When the Tribulation Lightning approached ninety strikes, Xiao Yue, exhausted and nearing her limit, could barely withstand it. Often, two or three Moonlight Arrow were not enough to shatter the lightning strikes, and the remaining Tribulation Lightning would strike Xiao Yue's body, turning her pure white Tribulation Lightning hair into a charred black.
Niu Geng, Su Huayu, Mo Wuyan, and others who were close friends of Zhuge Xiang were all anxiously watching Xiao Yue's pitiful state. They wished they could rush to help, but the powerful Tribulation Lightning made it impossible for them to intervene...
"Indestructible Vajra Body!" Seeing that Xiao Yue was already charred black, and that Xiao Yue might not be able to withstand the last few bolts of Tribulation Lightning Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation, Zhuge Xiang shouted loudly to Xiao Yue.
Zhuge Xiang's words startled Xiao Yue slightly. Xiao Yue was also aware of the Forbidden Technique, the Indestructible Vajra Body. However, Xiao Yue also knew that as Ancient Divine Beast, there was a high possibility that the Sword of Heavenly Punishment would appear. This Indestructible Vajra Body technique was what Xiao Yue had saved to counter the Sword of Heavenly Punishment.
Ancient Divine Beast all possess their own great Divine Ability talents. If they have combat-type talents, they will naturally find it much easier to fight against Heavenly Tribulation. However, Xiao Yue devours Magic Artifact Treasure Artifact, refining them and keeping the essence. It seems to be a support-type Innate Divine Ability, so it will naturally be much more dangerous when facing Heavenly Tribulation.
How could one be distracted during Tribulation Transcendence? In that slight moment of hesitation, a bolt of Tribulation Lightning struck it hard, blasting a bloody crater the size of a washbasin into Xiao Yue's body, the flesh inside charred black.
With a cry of pain, its injuries worsened. However, with only about ten more Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation remaining, Xiao Yue could no longer care about anything else. It understood that if it kept the Indestructible Vajra Body any longer, it would die before the Sword of Heavenly Punishment appeared. In desperation, Xiao Yue hurriedly activated the Indestructible Vajra Body state.
As the Indestructible Vajra Body was activated, Xiao Yue's body seemed to be coated with a layer of metal, radiating a metallic luster. He completely withstood the Tribulation Lightning that fell from the sky with his body, timing it perfectly. With 10 seconds of invincibility, he finally survived the Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation under the dumbfounded gazes of those around him.
"What was that ability just now? Could it be Innate Divine Ability? That defense is too strong! It can even withstand the Heavenly Tribulation!" As the Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation passed and Xiao Yue completed her Tribulation Transcendence, the people around her discussed it excitedly.
The Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation grew stronger as they progressed, yet this individual managed to withstand the final attacks without sustaining any damage. The defensive power of the Indestructible Vajra Body was truly astonishing.
"The real Heavenly Tribulation has only just begun. What makes you so confident?" Amidst the crowd, Lu Yuling seemed to know that Xiao Yue's Heavenly Tribulation hadn't fully passed. She looked at Zhuge Xiang with a hint of curiosity, thinking to herself. (To be continued...)