Heavenly Thunder

"We should be about here. Judging by the time, the Desolate Ancient Beast's great tribulation is approaching. Once its origin falls into a weakened state, that will be our chance."

Chu Bai followed Bibi Dong and the others as they landed atop a mountain not far from the towering peak.

The air around them was filled with a desolate aura. If not for the Chaos Aura of the Pangu Axe protecting them, even Titled Douluo would likely have struggled to endure it—especially Dugu Bo, whose Soul Power Level was the lowest.

"Does a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast really exist here?"

Gui Mei looked around but found no sign of life.

The place was utterly barren. Not even a blade of grass could be seen.

Bibi Dong closed her eyes, releasing her vast spiritual power to sense the surrounding area.

A moment later, Bibi Dong said softly, "It seems we came to the right place. The Desolate Ancient Beast is ahead. The spatial energy in this area is becoming increasingly violent. The great tribulation is likely about to begin."

Bibi Dong raised her head, and Chu Bai looked toward the sky as well. Sure enough, thunder exploded overhead. Then, a blinding white light descended. Only then did they realize it was an eerie thundercloud!

The thundercloud radiated powerful fluctuations. Even the Titled Douluo felt their hairs stand on end.

"There's such terrifying power within that thundercloud. Even a Titled Douluo would be severely wounded by it."

Dugu Bo sighed.

"Old Poison, do you sense anything strange around us?"

Yue Guan suddenly asked.

Chu Bai's eyes narrowed slightly. The Chaos Aura around them had also begun to grow unstable. Left with no choice, Chu Bai released his four Spirit Rings, finally stabilizing the Chaos Aura.

"It seems the Desolate Ancient Beast is about to appear. Such a powerful desolate aura really is perfect for my Pangu Axe."

"I have to obtain this Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring."

Chu Bai thought to himself. He had not expected Bibi Dong to truly find a Spirit Ring like this for him.

He had originally planned to wait for the system to give him one.

Now, it seemed he had saved himself some trouble.

"It's here!"

Bibi Dong spoke gravely. The group quickly retreated some distance, only to see the thundercloud rapidly gather a bolt of heavenly lightning. From high above the heavens, it seemed to tear through space as it crashed down below!

Then, a figure appeared. It was the Desolate Ancient Beast they had been searching for.

The Desolate Ancient Beast was enormous. From this angle, it somewhat resembled the legendary Kirin.

"Is that... a Kirin?" Chu Bai stared at the Desolate Ancient Beast in surprise, inwardly marveling as well.

"As expected of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. Those aura fluctuations are truly formidable. But judging by its condition, it seems unable to withstand that heavenly lightning."

At the same time, Chu Bai was deeply curious.

Why did this Desolate Ancient Beast have to endure such a great tribulation every fifty years?

It was not as though it had violated heavenly law!

Boom!

At that moment, the Desolate Ancient Beast finally met the powerful heavenly lightning head-on. The instant they collided, an enormous force exploded like a timed bomb. Waves of flame spread from the center of the explosion in ripples.

Bibi Dong extended a hand, transforming the Soul Power within her body into a massive barrier that protected the group.

As the light faded, the Desolate Ancient Beast was smashed heavily into the ground. Yet after struggling for a while, it rose again and roared at the thundercloud overhead, seemingly provoking it.

Roar!

Its roar shook the heavens. The power emanating from the Desolate Ancient Beast seemed to grow even stronger, and a unique radiance even burst from its body as desolate aura continuously surged forth.

"Is it over?" Yue Guan was puzzled. Was this so-called great tribulation really all there was to it?

"Don't let your guard down. There are three tribulations in total," Bibi Dong reminded them.

Everyone was stunned.

There were three bolts of heavenly lightning as terrifying as the one just now, and from the looks of it, each would only be stronger than the last.

"After the third one ends, that should be our chance to strike." Chu Bai gripped the Pangu Axe tightly, eager to fight.

He knew that although Bibi Dong and the other four could help him restrain the Desolate Ancient Beast, he would still need to personally deliver the final killing blow.

After all, even if the Desolate Ancient Beast's origin was weakened, the final counterattack of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast would be no trivial matter. If they were careless and caused the Desolate Ancient Beast to self-destruct, all their efforts would be wasted.

Boom!

The second bolt of heavenly lightning descended. The power around the Desolate Ancient Beast seemed to transform into lightning as well, colliding with the heavenly lightning high in the air. Though it ultimately shattered the heavenly lightning, the Desolate Ancient Beast was also gravely wounded and slammed to the ground, its body covered in blood.

Very soon, the third bolt of heavenly lightning began to gather.

Bibi Dong said, "Prepare to attack. Gui Mei, Yue Guan, the two of you will directly activate the Two Poles Static Field. Poison Douluo and I will attack the Desolate Ancient Beast."

"Our abilities both involve poison. If both our poisons enter its body at once, even if it is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, it will not fare well."

After saying that, Bibi Dong turned to Chu Bai. "Xiao Bai, we will help you restrain the Desolate Ancient Beast. Seize the chance while it is severely wounded and finish it once and for all."

"Holy Son, this is when you can use the soul skill of your Second Martial Soul without restraint," Yue Guan reminded him.

At a time like this, the Grass Character Sword Art was clearly the best choice.

Chu Bai had naturally thought of that.

"When the battle begins, my Chaos Aura may no longer be able to cover all of you. We must end this quickly," Chu Bai warned.

At once, the five of them summoned their martial souls. Bibi Dong's Soul Devouring Spider Emperor, together with the martial souls of Dugu Bo and the other two, released a formidable aura. However, because the Desolate Ancient Beast was fighting the heavenly lightning, it did not notice the aura they gave off at all.

Roar!

With an earth-shaking roar, the third bolt of heavenly lightning dissipated.

Blood-red light filled the sky.

The Desolate Ancient Beast's figure fell from the air. Its aura rapidly withered, even its life force swiftly weakening as blood turned into a rain of crimson that poured down upon the earth.

The instant Bibi Dong gave the order, Yue Guan and Gui Mei transformed into beams of light. Their Spirit Rings fused together, forming a unique and enormous field in the air. Within this field, everything seemed to be frozen!

Two Poles Static Field!

The Desolate Ancient Beast was struck by the Two Poles Static Field, its body frozen in midair. Then Bibi Dong and Dugu Bo attacked. The poison arts within their bodies erupted at once, transforming into energy that filled the sky and shot toward the Desolate Ancient Beast.