Deep inside the Sea Turtle Sacred Pillar station, there is the "Mystic Heavy Abyss Sea" that is classified as an absolutely forbidden area. This place is located under a giant seabed rift, and above it is sea water weighing tens of thousands of tons and the Mystic Heavy Water layer with an astonishing density, which isolates almost all exploration and energy fluctuations from the outside world. At this moment, this abyssal sea that should have been silent for eternity is shrouded in a soul-throbbing depression.
In the center of the abyss, a large-scale three-dimensional array with extremely complicated structure is operating silently. The base of the array is composed of Deep Sea Dark Iron, Ten-Thousand-Year Giant Clam, and It is cast from Energy-Conducting Coral and other rare materials, and is engraved with countless mysterious blue lines. These lines are not static, but flow slowly like living creatures, absorbing and guiding the heavy water pressure and cold energy that are everywhere in the abyss.
The core area of the formation is not an entity, but two huge vortices that are constantly rotating, compressing, and emitting heart-stopping Soul Power fluctuations. In the center of the vortex, Left Guard and Right Guard are faintly visible. The outline of the huge body of is as calm as a mountain. Their aura has reached five Hundred-Thousand-Year, like two active volcanoes on the verge of erupting, waiting for the power of God to come, they will break through the last layer of barrier.
On the periphery of the formation, countless strange Soul Beast are surrounding and connecting the formation in an almost sacrificial manner.
On the left, there are tens of thousands of Thunder-Pattern Electric Ray. Their bodies are flat and wide, and their bodies are covered with complex silver-blue patterns that constantly flicker and jump. These patterns are not decorations, but biological organs that are naturally capable of generating, guiding, and deflecting electric current. At this moment, the thunder patterns on the surface of all the electric rays are extremely bright, reflecting each other, and actually building a huge bio-electric field shield out of thin air outside the formation that constantly fluctuates and emits a low hum.
On the right side, there are countless Lightning-Attracting Jellyfish with transparent umbrella covers, slender tentacles, and emitting hazy fluorescence. They look weak, but their umbrella covers and tentacles have amazing affinity and ability to absorb free lightning energy. At this moment, they penetrate their slender tentacles deeply into the conductive lines of the formation, and the umbrella covers expand slightly, ready to receive the baptism of thunder.
Whether they are electric rays or jellyfish, their eyes are no longer as ignorant as before. Thanks to "Intelligence Awakening Project", these carefully selected individuals of more than five Ten-Thousand-Year already have a clear consciousness. They understand their mission here and what they will face. There is no commotion, no fear, only an almost cold obedience and... awareness that is imprinted deep in the soul.
"The hour is coming." On the edge of the abyss, in a stable observation area opened up by the power of the formation, Kraken stood quietly in gray robes, his ice-blue eyes staring at the core of the formation, and his voice was calm.
Beside him, Demon Empress was still wearing the gorgeous purple and blue dress. The dark gold embroidery on the skirt looked like a flowing galaxy under the dim light of the formation. There was no expression on her beautiful face, only her eyes as deep as the abyss, reflecting the thunder and Soul Power vortex in the distance that were ready to strike, so calm that it made people feel heart-stopping.
Tieshan, Mo Yuan, and Huben stood solemnly behind, not daring to express their anger. Even they, facing the lingering power of the five Hundred-Thousand-Year catastrophes, felt trembling deep in their souls.
"Buzz--!!!"
Without any warning, the endless sea water and mysterious water layer above the abyssal sea were suddenly "watched" by an indescribable terrifying will! It was not a sound, not a light, but a cold declaration that directly acted on the soul origin of all living creatures and represented the rules of heaven and earth!
Coming!
"Boom--!!!"
The first tribulation thunder did not come from "above", but was born directly from nothingness, tearing apart the heavy water barrier of the abyss, turning into a terrifying light pillar with a diameter of more than a hundred feet, purely condensed by destructive silver-white thunder. With the supreme majesty of judging all things and purifying souls, it smashed down towards Left Guard, the core of the formation! Wherever the light pillar passed, the space was distorted, and the sea water instantly vaporized, revealing the ferocious formation base below!
Almost at the same time, another thunder beam of equal size tore through the space on the other side, locked onto Right Guard, and struck down with a bang!
Five Hundred-Thousand-Year great catastrophe, two thunders arrive at the same time!
At the moment when two thunder pillars of destruction were about to touch the core vortex of the formation--
"Buzz--!!!"
On the periphery, the bioelectric field shield jointly maintained by tens of thousands of Thunder-Pattern Electric Ray burst out with an unprecedented dazzling silver-blue light! The thunder patterns on the surface of countless electric rays flashed crazily and connected in series, forming an extremely huge electromagnetic force field vortex that was constantly rotating and deflecting at the moment the thunder column approached!
"Tsk--!!!"
An extremely harsh sound of energy tearing sounded! The two thick thunder beams were deflected and dispersed at the moment they came into contact with the electric field vortex! More than 30% of the power of thunder was forcibly "pushed aside" by this strange biological electric field., transformed into countless slightly thinner thunder snakes, bombarded the surrounding rock walls and heavy water of the abyss, triggering a sky-shattering explosion, but failed to directly affect Left Guard Right Guard!
The remaining nearly 70% of the tribulation thunder is still extremely powerful, and it is poured into the core of the formation!
"Zi--!!!"
Countless Lightning-Attracting Jellyfishs were already waiting, and the transparent umbrella cover instantly turned into a dazzling silvery white! Their tentacles protruding into the formation were like the greediest straws, frantically absorbing and guiding the violent thunder poured into the formation!
Part of the thunder energy is forcibly absorbed, stored, and transformed by their tough umbrellas and special body structures; the other part is dispersed and integrated into the huge formation base and the abyssal sea veins through their connection with the formation lines, and is shared and consumed by the weight and coldness of the entire "Mystic Heavy Abyss Sea"!
Even so, the remaining core power of the Tribulation Thunder still firmly bombarded the bodies of Left Guard and Right Guard! The two Ferocious Beasts let out dull and painful roars, and the carapace on the body surface that was comparable to divine iron was instantly charred and cracked. The huge body trembled violently in the lightning, and the soul seemed to be torn apart!
But this is just the beginning! Five Hundred-Thousand-Year catastrophes, how can they be just two tribulation thunders?
"Boom! Boom boom boom--!!!"
The terrifying thunderbolts that are thicker and more condensed, and the color gradually turns from silver to dark gold and deep purple, are like the furious whips of the Nine Heavens Thunder God. They are born from nothingness without stopping, and strike crazily towards the core of the abyss!
The bioelectric field constructed by the Thunder-Pattern Electric Ray group began to show obvious signs of overload and collapse when the third tribulation thunder fell. A large number of electric rays exploded with thunder patterns on their bodies, their flesh and blood were charred, and they fell screaming.
The Lightning-Attracting Jellyfish group was even more unbearable. After absorbing and transforming a large amount of thunder, countless jellyfish canopies expanded to the limit, and then with a soft "pop" sound, they turned into light spots all over the sky and were annihilated, leaving not even ashes.
Every time the tribulation thunder falls, hundreds of Thunder-Pattern Electric Ray and Lightning-Attracting Jellyfish turn into ashes in the wail. But the barrier and diversion they build with their lives indeed play a vital role!
The terrifying tribulation thunder that is enough to make ordinary five Hundred-Thousand-Year Ferocious Beast fall down several times directly acts on the Left Guard Right Guard body. The power was weakened, delayed, and dispersed! The two Ferocious Beasts were able to desperately repair their injuries and mobilize Origins to resist this devastating baptism between lightning strikes.
Lightning Tribulation lasted for a full nine hours. When the last Lightning Tribulation dissipated in the abyss, the entire "Mystic Heavy Abyss Sea" was in a mess. Most of the formation base was destroyed, the surrounding rock walls collapsed, and the sea water was turbid, filled with a strong aura of burnt and annihilated.
At the core of the formation, the Thunder-Pattern Electric Ray and Lightning-Attracting Jellyfish groups are no longer alive. Most of the remaining individuals are in dire straits and their vitality is severely damaged. It is unknown how many years it will take to recover. Their sacrifices have paved the flesh and blood ladder leading to a higher level.
In the center of the abyss, two huge shadows that were several times more solid than before, exuding an aura as vast as the abyss, but more restrained and profound, slowly emerged. The bodies of Left Guard and Right Guard were now covered with scorch marks and cracks, some of which were deep enough to show the bones, and even exposed the core that was slowly squirming inside and exuding a new luster.
But their auras are completely different! It is a kind of majesty and power that has truly crossed the threshold of five Hundred-Thousand-Year, the level of life has jumped, and the soul has been reborn after being tempered by Heavenly Tribulation! Although scarred and weak, the terrifying pressure like the awakening of the ancient Ferocious Beast has quietly spread.
Success!
In the observation area, the mental fluctuations of Tieshan, Mo Yuan, and Huben were filled with shock and ecstasy. Success! Under such a terrifying catastrophe, Left Guard and Right Guard survived!
In Kraken's ice-blue eyes, the dim light flashed away, and he quickly regained his composure. He turned slightly sideways and said to Demon Empress beside him, "Your Majesty, you are fortunate to have lived up to your mission."
There were still not many emotions visible on Demon Empress's beautiful face, but there was light flowing slightly in the depths of the starry sky-like eyes, as if he was quickly calculating and evaluating every detail of the shocking Lightning Tribulation just now, as well as the actual effects and costs of "Lightning-Guiding Array".
After a long time, she spoke slowly, her voice was hollow, with a hint of coldness that penetrated the essence:
"This method is feasible."
She paused and glanced at the remains of the tragically sacrificed electric rays and jellyfish in the distance, and then towards the two Ferocious Beast whose auras were weak but had completed their transformation.
"Of course, the cost is high. Thunder-Pattern Electric Ray and Lightning-Attracting Jellyfish are both extraordinary groups. Cultivating, Intelligence Awakening, and domesticating them to a usable state consumes a lot of resources and efforts. With this battle, we can deal with Four-Hundred-Thousand-Year and below Lightning Tribulation with ease, control the loss within an acceptable range, and greatly improve the certainty of overcoming the disaster."
Her eyes seemed to Penetration to the chaos of the abyss, and to a more remote and terrifying future:
"However, above Four-Hundred-Thousand-Year, with every additional Hundred-Thousand-Year, the power of Lightning Tribulation will increase more than several times? This five Hundred-Thousand-Year catastrophe has almost completely wiped out the two races, and it was just about to happen. If In the event of Six-Hundred-Thousand-Year, Seven Hundred-Thousand-Year, or even... higher catastrophes, the effects of such methods of diverting and guiding foreign objects will inevitably decline sharply. The number and quality of the required sacrifices will increase exponentially, and it may be unsustainable."
Her words were like ice water, extinguishing the enthusiasm that had just arisen. The excitement in Huben's eyes quickly cooled, and Tieshan and Mo Yuan also fell into deep thought. Yes, five Hundred-Thousand-Year almost lost two carefully cultivated rare ethnic groups, but what about the stronger ones? Demon Empress His Majesty will face even greater impact if he wants to regain his prosperity in the future Heavenly Tribulation...
Kraken lowered his head slightly. "Your Majesty is aware that this method does have its limits. It is an expedient measure aimed at accumulating experience and improving the backbone's combat effectiveness. The true road to heaven ultimately depends on one's own cultivation, Origin strength, and Comprehension of the laws of heaven and earth. This success at least proves that the idea of 'external assistance' is feasible. In the future, we may follow this direction to explore a 'method of overcoming tribulation' that is more efficient, less expensive, or can be more closely integrated with our own Origin."
Demon Empress nodded slightly and said no more. She took one last look at Left Guard and Right Guard, who were slowly absorbing the remaining thunder essence in the abyss and stabilizing their new realm. She turned around and her gorgeous skirt brushed the cold ground.
"Properly settle the remaining ethnic groups and help them recuperate. After Left Guard and Right Guard have stabilized their realm, order them to go to Sea Swallow Habitat and join 'Intelligence Awakener'. A group with clear wisdom and understanding Deep Sea Legion is coordinated and led by two five Hundred-Thousand-Year Ferocious Beast... Then, let Sea God Island feel what the real 'Deep Sea Fury' is."