After demonic beasts reached the second tier, every breakthrough in a minor realm had to endure the trial of lightning tribulation.
Compared to humans, it was far more brutal.
But once a demonic beast survived the lightning tribulation, its strength would also surge forward by leaps and bounds, multiplying severalfold.
It could be considered a case of gain and loss.
After nine bolts of lightning tribulation, the thunderclouds in the sky dispersed.
The Devouring Sky Rat lay on the ground, barely alive, black smoke rising from its body.
At that moment, it no longer possessed its former wild and arrogant bearing.
Though it had luckily survived the lightning tribulation, it had still been charred on the outside and tender within.
"I surrender!"
"I really surrender!"
Three days later.
After Qin Ming nourished it with the Four Seasons Divine Light, the Devouring Sky Rat was once again full of life and vigor.
After observing it, he found that following its advancement, the Devouring Sky Rat's innate Bloodline Divine Ability had strengthened once more. Its terrifying demon power had become like a bottomless abyss.
"Gah gah gah! Master, I feel like I have strength to spare!"
"I'll fight for you in this lifetime!!"
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"Mm. In a while, there'll be a place for you to exert yourself."
After the Devouring Sky Rat broke through to the mid third tier, its strength was no weaker than that of a human cultivator in the late Golden Core stage.
It could be considered Qin Ming's strongest aid at present.
Then he looked toward the Mystic Water Crocodile's cave. There was no movement at all; it had likely fallen asleep again and would not wake for several years.
After all, for a demonic beast to break through and become a Demon King was, like it