Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1949: 509: The First Tier-4 Spiritual Pet! (part 2)
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One factor stems from the influence of the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale's bloodline.
Another reason is that demon beasts face a milder Demonic Tribulation compared to Human Clan cultivators, resulting in a more intense Heavenly Lightning Tribulation.
Still, this racial trait brings both benefits and drawbacks.
The Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale gazed at the heavenly tribulation, its towering dragon horns raised high, as it swallowed the Fourth Rank Demon Pill into its stomach, while its wide, sturdy fins struck the surrounding seawater, whipping up swirling tornado hurricanes that merged with its Qi Mechanism.
"Boom!"
The initial bolt of heavenly lightning struck down, morphing into scores of enormous purple thunder pythons.
Its pitch-black scales, gleaming with a shadowy golden sheen, withstood the assault directly, though numerous nearby tornado hurricanes were torn apart.
Soon after, the second lightning tribulation plummeted, resembling a thunderous ocean that lit up the heavens and earth in a dazzling blaze, striking with extraordinary ferocity.
Lu Changsheng, together with Hong Lian and the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, pulled back a bit further.
Though this level of heavenly tribulation posed no threat to him, for Hong Lian at the Core Formation Seventh Layer, it demanded the use of mana to dispel the lingering Qi Mechanism.
Furthermore, based on the assessment from him and Hong Lian, Demon Kings were likely to launch attacks amid this ordeal, eyeing the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale's flesh and demon pill, making it essential to preserve their condition as best as possible.
"Boom Boom Boom!"
The third heavenly tribulation thundered down with a earth-shaking blast, aiming not just to crush all under the sky but to shatter the very soul, linked to the cosmos in boundless scope.
The deep azure protective membrane on the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale's body cracked under the relentless strikes, revealing its vast dark black scales now scorched and torn, with blood seeping out.
While not critically wounded, it followed Lu Changsheng's guidance by beginning to refine the [Devil Muscle Blood Generation Pill] within its belly, bracing for the fourth heavenly tribulation.
The fourth heavenly tribulation raged even more savagely, its lightning surging like raging waves, nearly engulfing the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale entirely.
Even drawing on the endless seawater of the Great Dream Marsh to weaken the tribulation's force, it ended up with flayed skin, bruised flesh, multiple areas burned black, and blood spilling into the sea.
Though suffering grave injuries, the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale's demonic aura surged skyward, its Qi and blood churning vigorously, displaying no hint of surrender, as it lifted its head defiantly and fought back with unyielding vigor.
Its pair of majestic dragon horns stood like twin razor-sharp blades, radiating a somber golden glow, unleashing a fearsome Qi Mechanism that could churn oceans and topple rivers.
"Indeed, a True Spirit Level Bloodline Demon Beast lives up to its name, enduring the onslaught directly....."
Hong Lian focused solely on the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, seizing this chance to grasp more about True Spirit Level Bloodline Demon Beasts.
While demon beasts boast robust physiques, their Heart Tribulation pales in strength against that of human cultivators.
Nevertheless, when it comes to heavenly tribulations, demon beasts suffer a far higher mortality rate than human cultivators.
Demon Kings possessing greater wisdom will, to ascend to Fourth Rank, naturally pursue all sorts of Tribulation Transcending Treasures to boost their odds of success.
Thus, for the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale to confront four heavenly tribulations squarely with just its mighty body and the Great Dream Marsh, emerging unbroken, marks a truly remarkable feat.
After all, transcending tribulation demands sustained endurance in battle.
Should heavy wounds accumulate early on, eroding the spirit, the ensuing lightning tribulations and heart tribulations would grow exponentially more perilous.
Yet another surge of thunder waves crashed forth, blazing like charging war steeds, as countless savage pythons whipped across the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale's immense form, sending sprays of dark golden blood flying everywhere.
No matter how formidable the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale was, it couldn't emerge from the full heavenly tribulation without a scratch.
"Cease the direct confrontation."
Lu Changsheng sent a message to the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, urging it to employ magical treasures.
The Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale parted its enormous jaws, and a treasure umbrella of purple-black hues spun into view over its head.
Even as the [Thunder Transformation Umbrella] grew to several zhang amid the gusts, it looked somewhat mismatched atop the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale's crown, akin to a tiny bamboo toy.
The sixth heavenly tribulation slammed down.
Despite the aid of the Thunder Transformation Umbrella, being merely a Superior Grade Treasure, its protection proved limited and just sufficient at best.
"Against the heavenly tribulation of the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, a Third Rank Superior Grade falls far short; at minimum, a quasi-Fourth Rank Thunder Transformation Umbrella would offer meaningful aid."
Witnessing the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale's battered and pitiful condition, Lu Changsheng gained a clear sense of this Tribulation Transcending Treasure's capabilities.
Should he strive for the Heavenly Nascent Soul, crafting a quasi-Fourth Rank Thunder Transformation Umbrella would be imperative!
The Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale absorbed yet another [Devil Muscle Blood Generation Pill] and [Beast Spirit Bone Melt Pill], its injuries mending visibly, its form shining with renewed vitality, as it upheld the Thunder Transformation Umbrella, its dragon horns flaring with intense radiance, to withstand the seventh heavenly tribulation.
"Hmm!?"
In that instant, the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror beside Lu Changsheng quivered faintly.
Demon King!
The aura of a Fourth Rank Transformed Demon King!
Demon beasts bearing True Spirit Level bloodlines such as the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale release an irresistible allure into the sea through their flowing blood, drawing any demon beast near!
However, the awesome power of the Fourth Rank Transformation Heavenly Tribulation deters ordinary demon beasts from drawing close.
Should they venture too near, the stray energies alone would reduce them to ashes.
Merely quasi-Fourth Rank and superior Demon Kings would risk the peril, driven to consume the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale!
"Golden Peng, investigate it."
Although only one Demon King's Qi Mechanism had been detected for now, more could arrive shortly, and to prevent any diversion, Lu Changsheng directed the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng to scout ahead.
Having reached Third Rank Top Level, it could hold its own or flee swiftly even against a Fourth Rank Demon King if needed.
"Screech!"
The Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng acknowledged with a cry, speeding off toward the source of the Fourth Rank Demon King.
Shortly thereafter, the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror picked up another subtle trace emanating from the Starry Sky Sea direction.
This came from a quasi-Fourth Rank Demon King concealing its divine abilities, driven by an innate urge to claim Fourth Rank via the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale's body and demon pill!
"Transcending tribulation holds perils not just for cultivators, demanding vigilance against disruptions, but demon beasts must similarly beware of threats both amid and following the trial."