As the Lightning Tribulation deepened, a more terrifying Aura began to brew within the Tribulation Cloud.
"Rumble!"
A thick purple Lightning Dragon pierced through the clouds, instantly striking the lightning rod ball, and the terrifying high temperature distorted the air like water ripples.
The light of the lightning rod ball reached its Peak at this moment, dazzling and brilliant, as if it wanted to swallow all the lightning.
Inside the lightning rod ball, Little White's eyes were tightly closed, and his whole body emitted a faint white glow. He was mobilizing all his Soul Power to control the lightning rod ball, resonating with it, and resisting this world-destroying Tribulation Lightning.
"Bang!" With a crisp sound, the sixth-order lightning rod ball could not withstand the power of the Lightning Tribulation, shaking violently, and even tiny cracks appeared on its surface. Streaks of lightning snakes invaded and drilled into Little White's body.
"Ow!"
Little White let out a painful but firm howl. His Soul Power inside his body seemed to be ignited at this moment, engaging in a fierce battle with the invading lightning snakes. The invasion of each lightning snake was an extreme test of Little White's will and vitality, but it was also an opportunity for him to grow.
Li Mu stood silently at the edge of the Tribulation Transcending Platform, watching. He was extremely anxious but powerless to intervene, so he could only silently pray that Little White would be able to overcome this difficulty.
"No way! The later it gets, the greater the power of the Tribulation Lightning!"
Fang Shixin frowned and said worriedly.
Before he finished speaking, "Zzzzt!" A thick purple lightning bolt suddenly tore through the last line of defense of the lightning rod ball, and the lightning rod ball instantly exploded, directly striking Little White's body.
At this moment, Little White's entire skin turned charred black, and the white glow was almost completely swallowed by the purple lightning. The white glow and the purple lightning intertwined, forming a strange picture. He seemed to be in an ocean of purple lightning, surrounded by violent energy, completely enveloping Little White.
Time stood still at this moment.
However, at this critical moment of life and death, Little White suddenly burst out with an unprecedented power. With a "hum" sound, a Lightning Bead that could absorb the power of Lightning Spirit was released by him. It floated above Little White's head, emitting a soft and deep blue light, forming a sharp contrast with the raging purple lightning around him.
The Lightning Bead began to spin frantically, like a greedy vortex, instantly sucking all the surrounding Lightning Spirit power into it. With each trace of Lightning Spirit it absorbed, its light became stronger, as if it was accumulating power that could reverse the universe.
"Lightning Nurturing Dao Artifact!"
Qin Wentong's eyes widened, and he immediately saw the origin of the lightning-controlling spiritual item. His gaze involuntarily turned to Li Mu.
The Elders of the Seven Profound Sect who were present at the ceremony all looked at Li Mu. Only he could display such a grand gesture. They didn't expect that in order to help his controlled beast, Little White, undergo the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation, he would even prepare a Lightning Nurturing Dao Artifact for him.
But, would this work?
That was a True Spirit Thunder Tribulation. The Tribulation Lightning was endowed with the power of the Heavenly Dao and could not be humiliated. It was still unknown whether a single Lightning Nurturing Dao Artifact could completely withstand it. Doubts couldn't help but arise in everyone's hearts.
As expected, the Tribulation Lightning seemed to be enraged.
"Rumble!"
The sky rumbled again. The already weakened Tribulation Cloud suddenly rolled more violently, and an even more terrifying power was brewing. Purple lightning intertwined in the clouds, finally condensing into a lightning bolt that was thicker and more dazzling than before, rushing down with a world-destroying Aura.
"Bang!" A loud bang.
The Lightning Bead, which carried everyone's hopes, ultimately failed to withstand that world-destroying blow. It shattered under the impact of the lightning, turning into countless tiny lightning fragments that scattered in all directions.
As the Lightning Nurturing Bead shattered, a surprising scene occurred again.
Just when everyone thought Little White was about to perish under the Tribulation Lightning, the Soul Power fluctuations released by Little White reached an unprecedented height. Complex runes began to appear around his body. These runes shimmered with a blue light similar to the Lightning Bead, but each contained different powers. They intertwined and collided, forming an indestructible barrier that resisted the remaining purple lightning one by one.
"That is... 'Lightning Spirit Rune Array'!" Qin Wentong exclaimed again, looking at Li Mu in disbelief, filled with shock.
The Lightning Spirit Rune Array was an extremely rare and complex Formation. He actually refined it into an Array Artifact. For a mere controlled beast, he was willing to refine such a precious Array Artifact for him. It was simply too extravagant!
It simply exceeded everyone's imagination.
The Elders of the Seven Profound Sect looked at each other, their eyes filled with undisguised shock and admiration. Among them, there were many old monsters who had cultivated for hundreds of years and had seen countless rare treasures and astonishing Formations, but what they saw today still made their hearts surge and unable to calm down for a long time.
Not only was Li Mu's cultivation profound, but he also had astonishing attainments in the Dao of Artifacts and Formations. He was even willing to use such precious resources to refine such a powerful Array Artifact. This courage and generosity moved all the Elders present.
"Sect Master, your methods are truly heaven-defying. Little White might be able to overcome this True Spirit Thunder Tribulation with this." Fourth Elder Zhong Zilin looked at Li Mu, muttering to himself, his eyes filled with both envy and relief.
"First a Lightning Nurturing Dao Artifact, then a protective Array Artifact. I suppose it requires a massive amount of rare Materials as support... Sect Master's actions truly show his immense favoritism towards Little White!" Fifth Elder Ge Xinyu looked at Li Mu, sincerely sighing.
At this moment, the Tribulation Cloud in the sky also seemed to be awed by this power. Its rolling speed gradually slowed down, and the purple lightning was no longer so dazzling, as if even the Heavenly Dao's Lightning Tribulation was examining the endless methods of the Tribulation Undergoer below.
Li Mu turned a deaf ear to the Elders' praises. His gaze was fixed on the True Spirit Tribulation Cloud above Little White.
The eighth wave of Tribulation Lightning had just passed, but the brewing of the ninth wave of Tribulation Lightning was unusually long. In the clouds, purple and black intertwined, and lightning flashed, revealing an extremely oppressive Aura, as if even space was trembling because of it. This power far surpassed any previous wave, and it was the most crucial and dangerous moment of the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation.
The Lightning Spirit Rune Array around Little White's body continued to resist the aftershocks, but its light also began to dim. Clearly, even such a powerful Array Artifact felt unprecedented pressure when facing such a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation.
Noticing the abnormality, the Elders' hearts also rose, worrying about Little White's fate.
Just then, the ninth wave of Tribulation Lightning finally finished brewing. It was no longer a simple purple lightning bolt, but transformed into a purple-black Lightning Dragon, roaring down towards Little White with world-destroying might.
Wherever the Lightning Dragon passed, space was torn apart, leaving shocking cracks.
Facing this Lightning Dragon that could make any living being tremble, Little White did not retreat. He let out a long howl to the sky, and his entire body's Soul Power fluctuations once again surged to their Peak.
The Lightning Spirit Rune Array Artifact seemed to be infused with new vitality at this moment. The blue light greatly intensified, and the collisions between the runes became more intense, finally converging into a brilliant light curtain that tightly enveloped the Lightning Dragon.
"Boom!" With an earth-shattering roar, the purple-black Lightning Dragon and the blue light curtain violently collided in the air. Light splattered everywhere, lightning intertwined, and the world changed color.
The Disciples of the Seven Profound Sect watched from afar, only feeling their hearts pound faster, as if they themselves were in that thrilling Lightning Tribulation.
"Crack!" With a crisp sound, the Lightning Spirit Rune Array Artifact ultimately could not withstand the endless bombardment of the Tribulation Lightning and shattered. The next wave of Tribulation Lightning was about to strike, and the situation instantly became extremely critical.
At this critical juncture, the power surging within Little White's body reached an unprecedented height. His eyes suddenly opened, gleaming with wisdom and determination.
Little White's entire body's Soul Power circulated to its extreme, as if communicating with some ancient and powerful force. Then, a thick black mist began to permeate around his body. This mist contained the coldness and depth from the depths of the Nine Nether.
"Nine Nether Kun Whale, appear!" With Little White's low roar, that massive black shadow suddenly tore out of the Void Realm. It was the Nine Nether Kun Whale he summoned.
This Kun Whale was so enormous that it almost obscured half the sky. Its back was covered with mysterious runes, echoing the Soul Power emanating from Little White's body, yet it was self-contained, exuding a heart-palpitating pressure.
Seeing this scene, Li Mu's expression changed drastically. The Nine Nether Kun Whale was Little White's escape plan, but unexpectedly, Little White took it out to deal with the Tribulation Lightning.
What was he doing? This was simply courting death!
Little White seemed to sense Li Mu's worry. He turned to look at Li Mu, his eyes flashing with determination, and transmitted a message to Li Mu: "Master, my mind is made up. Although this True Spirit Thunder Tribulation is strong, it is also an opportunity for me to Break Through myself and comprehend deeper levels. Even if I die, I would rather not linger on with its help!"
Upon hearing this, Li Mu's heart was filled with mixed emotions, both admiration for Little White's determination and deep worry and reluctance. However, the path Little White chose, though difficult, was also the necessary path to true strength.
Li Mu both hoped that Little White could safely overcome this tribulation and did not want to stifle his courage to pursue the ultimate.
"Little White, since you have made up your mind, I will not say more. But you must remember, no matter when or where, your safety is always the most important. If things are impossible, remember to preserve a glimmer of hope." Li Mu transmitted to Little White, gently admonishing him.
Little White looked deeply at Li Mu, as if to forever engrave this kindness in his heart, and then once again focused his attention on the impending Tribulation Lightning.
In the sky, the Tribulation Lightning condensed again. This time, its power was even more terrifying than before. However, Little White was not afraid at all. His entire body's Soul Power boiled, fusing with the power of the Nine Nether Kun Whale, ready to face this final test.
"Boom!" With an earth-shattering roar, the Tribulation Lightning finally struck down.
The appearance of the Nine Nether Kun Whale seemed to inject new variables into this Lightning Tribulation. Under Little White's control, it opened its giant mouth, and a suction force from the Nine Nether instantly enveloped the entire area. Even the raging Lightning Dragon seemed to be pulled by this force, its speed drastically reduced. Immediately after, the Nine Nether Kun Whale opened its giant mouth and swallowed the purple-black Lightning Dragon in one gulp.
This time, it was no longer simple defense and resistance, but Little White using the power of the Nine Nether Kun Whale to actively counterattack the Lightning Dragon. The Nine Nether Kun Whale swallowed the Lightning Dragon in one gulp, and the icy power from the Nine Nether within its belly gradually extinguished the Lightning Dragon's purple flames, and the surrounding scattered lightning also appeared dim.
The Lightning Tribulation sent out streaks of electric snakes from the Nine Nether Kun Whale's massive body, stirring up a violent lightning elemental hurricane with immense momentum.
Little White landed on the Nine Nether Kun Whale's body, enduring the wrath of the Lightning Tribulation with him. The sky seemed to be torn apart, and countless lightning bolts raged like giant Dragons, but amidst this endless lightning, the combination of Little White and the Nine Nether Kun Whale became a unique sight.
The Nine Nether Kun Whale's scales shimmered with an ethereal blue light under the bombardment of the Lightning Tribulation. Each ray of light seemed to contain the profound power of the Nine Nether, neutralizing the lightning that attempted to penetrate its defenses one by one. Its body churned in the sea of lightning, each sway accompanied by the distortion and vibration of space, causing the world to tremble.
The Elders of the Seven Profound Sect, as well as a group of Disciples, all looked in horror at the massive body of the Nine Nether Kun Whale on the back mountain, enveloped by the immense and lightning-filled Tribulation Lightning, all too shocked to speak.
"Dao Ancestor above, what is that?"
"Is that the Sect Master's controlled beast's true form? So big, so terrifying!"
"That's the power of the Nine Nether! Isn't the Sect Master's spiritual insect Undergoing Tribulation today? How could such a giant appear!"
The Disciples' voices were filled with shock and awe. They looked at each other, their eyes flashing with disbelief. This scene far exceeded their scope of understanding, as if a Heavenly God had descended, shaking everyone's hearts.
"Could it be... this is the legendary Nine Nether Kun Whale? The legendary terrifying existence that can devour all things, even assimilate Lightning Tribulation!" Third Elder Qin Wentong said tremblingly and in shock. He looked at Li Mu, his face filled with reverence and incredulity.
"It is indeed the Nine Nether Kun Whale. What method did Little White use to be able to control this beast to block the Tribulation for him!" Fang Shixin was overjoyed and surprised. He looked at Li Mu, unable to suppress his curiosity, and asked.
Li Mu had no time to answer their questions. His gaze was fixed on the Tribulation Transcending Platform above, where Little White, combining the power of the Nine Nether Kun Whale, was directly confronting the most violent Heavenly Thunder.
At this moment, the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation was coming to an end, and it had also reached a critical moment. Success or failure depended on this one move. The last Heavenly Thunder was more slender than the previous Tribulation Lightning, but the power of the Heavenly Dao Law was condensed to its extreme. The purple-black light contained destructive power, striking directly at Little White, arriving in an instant.
Facing this final blow, Little White showed no fear. Instead, a resolute and determined light flashed in his eyes. He deeply knew that this was not only a test of the Lightning Tribulation but also an important transformation on his cultivation path.
"Kun Whale and I, fuse!" Little White let out a low roar, containing endless power and belief.
The Nine Nether Kun Whale's massive body trembled violently, and the ethereal blue light surrounding him instantly surged, intertwining with Little White's Soul Power, forming an indestructible protective shield.
At the moment that destructive Heavenly Thunder descended, Little White and the Nine Nether Kun Whale simultaneously erupted with astonishing power. The Nine Nether Kun Whale opened its giant mouth, and a deep Nine Nether power surged out, colliding head-on with the Heavenly Thunder, emitting an deafening roar.
However, how could the power of Heavenly Thunder be so easily completely neutralized? Although Little White and the Nine Nether Kun Whale joined forces, a part of the Heavenly Thunder still struck Little White.
In an instant, Little White felt a sharp pain directly penetrate his Divine Soul. The violent lightning began to ravage his soul. Little White's body straightened, floating up, his whole body intertwined with purple lightning, rapidly annihilating his vitality.
Just then, a miracle happened.
The residual power of the Heavenly Thunder that Little White and the Nine Nether Kun Whale had neutralized actually began to circulate within his body, fusing with his own Soul Power, producing a miraculous reaction.
Waves of powerful Soul Power surged out from Little White's body, rushing straight into the sky.
"This is... True Lightning Body Tempering!"
Seeing this, a look of pleasant surprise flashed in Li Mu's eyes. Lightning Tribulation Body Tempering was an extremely rare phenomenon, occurring only in very few circumstances, and only empowering the Tribulation Undergoer at the moment he successfully passed the Lightning Tribulation.
Could it be! Could it be that Little White successfully passed the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation?
Li Mu's face showed unconcealed joy, his gaze fixed on Little White, who had fainted in the Tribulation Lightning.
As the Lightning Tribulation Body Tempering progressed, Little White's body gradually emitted a faint golden light, complementing the Nine Nether Kun Whale's ethereal blue light, forming a shocking picture. (End of this chapter)
