Chapter 357 The Fourth Level Demon King
“The Great Spirit Pill is taking shape!”
On Zixia Peak, the two true kings looked at the giant rat demon roaring in the clouds under the gray calamity clouds, and felt the huge earth evil pressure of the same level.
“The most critical transformation of the transformation, this rat successfully completed in just a few days?”
Zhenjun Yunlan's pupils shrank slightly and his expression moved.
Monsters attack the fourth-level demon king. The difficulty of the first two levels is actually higher than that of human monks.
Zhenjun Zixia has been observing for many days and is not surprised by this result.
However, the momentum of the rock rat's impact on the transformation is fierce, stable and controllable, which is extraordinary.
She secretly speculated that maybe this rat demon was very lucky, or maybe Xiang Zhenren had concealed something crucial.
The latter is very likely, but it is human nature and understandable.
After the Great Spirit Pill is formed.
The Earth Rock Rat's life level has basically entered the fourth level, and its energy and spirit are boiling and leaping forward.
Zizzi!
The gray calamity clouds in the sky are quickly brewing thunder and locking the Earth Rock Rat.
Countless small green thunder arcs surround the rolling clouds of calamity, constantly converging and merging, turning into thunder as thick as an adult's arm, exuding majestic power.
“Transform into thunder.”
Lu Changan, who was protecting the law not far away, felt his body and mind sinking. He kept his distance and did not dare to approach or help.
If outsiders interfere with the tribulation, they will cause the tribulation to have a stronger backlash against themselves.
“The thunder catastrophe faced by the great demon is indeed much more severe than that of human monks like us.”
Zhenjun Yunlan stared at the cyan thunder that continued to grow on the calamity cloud, and it was already thicker than an adult's thigh.
The death rate of the Heavenly Thunder level is higher for monsters than for human monks.
According to classic records, some great monsters in the sea once lurked into the human world and secretly learned the art of weapon refining to increase their ability to fight against thunder.
However, there are pros and cons to doing so.
The big demon has a strong body and stronger evil spirit. If it experiences the baptism of thunder, it will promote the blood of the physical body and increase its own foundation.
…
It takes about half a cup of tea.
Boom!
On the calamity cloud, the first thunderbolt fell, and the dazzling blue light cut through the dark sky covered with dark clouds.
The giant rock rat, which is several feet tall, has already withdrawn its essence elixir, and earthy yellow crystal light bursts out from its body, forming a solid column of demonic power, facing the sky thunder head-on.
Click!
The demon power crystal pillar shattered in response, and the thick blue sky thunder turned into dozens of thunder snake arcs, covering the area where the rock rat was.
In an instant, the huge pit where the rock rat was was scorched black.
The demonic power of the Earth Rock Rat's body protection faded and dissipated, and the orange-yellow hair on its body exploded, leaving more than a dozen scorch marks.
“Although it is just a flesh wound, the power of the thunder will continue to increase and skyrocket in the next few rounds.”
Lu Changan paid attention to the calamity clouds in the sky, and the lightning flashed with great momentum.
Not long after, a second, more solid thunder struck, its power increased by 50%!
The Earth Rock Rat looked fearful and cast a spell. Several layers of thick crystal walls were superimposed on his head.
Boom!
The crystal stone wall several feet thick was penetrated, and the rock rat's body shook and almost fell down.
The Earth Rock Rat's eyes were firm, and the demonic power in his body was running wildly, becoming more and more condensed.
Although it was not seriously injured, it took out the medicine bottle and drank a healing elixir to deal with the third, stronger thunder.
The third sky thunder came, its power increased by another 50%, enough to make the monks in the early stage of Nascent Soul retreat by three points.
The rock rat's entire body is petrified, covered in thick stone armor, and topped with a thick stone wall.
In an instant, the petrified scales shattered into pieces and disappeared into ashes.
The rock rat's body rolled over, its surface was burnt black, its whole body convulsed, and blood spilled from the corners of its mouth.
“The injury is not serious, why don’t you use the treasure to resolve the calamity?”
Zhenjun Zixia frowned slightly, confused.
It is true that the physical body has been baptized by thunder, which will benefit the promoted demon king more.
But if the injury is too severe and the will is weakened, it will be difficult to survive the stronger thunder and heart tribulations that follow.
Overcoming the tribulation is a protracted battle, and more physical and mental energy must be used later.
Until the fourth heavenly calamity, the Earth Rock Rat still failed to use the calamity treasure and immediately vomited blood. He was seriously injured and almost fainted.
“There is no need to resist anymore.”
Lu Changan looked calm and spoke from a distance.
The rock rat nodded, opened his mouth and spit out a silver-white orb, which floated into the air above his head.
Boom!
The fifth thunderbolt, like a dancing thunder python, struck down against the background of the lightning storm.
This attack far exceeds the scope of the early Yuanying stage.
Buzz!
The silver-white thunder bead bloomed with a translucent ripple force field. When the fifth thunder struck, the light weakened a bit, and there was a faint trend of differentiation.
The rock rat suddenly stood up, with its arms across its head, forming a huge arc-shaped stone shield, and its body surface was once again condensed with stone skin armor.
The weakened sky thunder can easily penetrate the stone shield, leaving cracks on the surface of the stone-skin armor.
The escaping arc of electricity made the Earth Rock Rat groan and break out in cold sweat, but he managed to hold it on with difficulty.
After being struck by lightning, the silver-white thunder beads were dyed with a hint of cyan electric streaks.
“Leave the thunder beads in the last two thunders to achieve the best effect?”
Zhenjun Zixia looked surprised and doubtful. He didn't expect the Earth Rock Rat to be so heart-warming.
The thunder beads are consumables and will be consumed a lot, and the quality effect will be reduced.
The Monster Thunder Tribulation is stronger. If it is used from beginning to end, it may be destroyed in one go. Even if it lasts until the next time, it needs to be repaired and the effect will be reduced.
By doing this, the rock rat allows the physical body to receive more baptism, and at the same time leaves more reserves for the owner to survive the catastrophe in the future.
Boom!
Finally, the sixth thunder struck down, like a world-destroying thunder dragon, with a hundred miles of uncertainty around it.
The Earth Rock Rat had a solemn expression. In addition to transforming thunder beads, he also offered up several magic weapons and rare objects that could help resist thunder disasters. Although the grade was not high, the quantity was relatively large.
In the end, the layers of defense were shattered, several magic weapons and rare objects were destroyed, and the blackened rock rat collapsed in the pit.
Phew!
The calamity clouds in the sky and the light of thunder and lightning began to converge and dim.
“Have you withstood the thunder in the form of heaven?”
Zhenjun Yunlan's eyes flickered and he looked carefully.
Under the influence of the heavenly tribulation, the spiritual consciousness is limited and the vision is not very clear.
But the ground rock rat who had collapsed in the pit was stubbornly sitting up, and the collapsed demonic power was condensed again, becoming thicker and thicker.
Obviously, the Earth Rock Rat survived the thunderous catastrophe that struck his form.
“This rat recovered from its injury very quickly. I don’t know what kind of healing medicine it took.”
Zhenjun Zixia saw some clues.
The credit for transforming the thunder bead is on the one hand.
As early as the fourth thunderstorm, the rock rat was seriously injured. Later, he resisted two more powerful catastrophes, but his life was not in danger.
The rock rat sat up, took two more pills, and took the time to heal his wounds.
In fact, the internal injuries it suffered were not as severe as outsiders imagined.
Lu Changan received the Holy Healing Pill from the trophies of Tianluo Ancestor back then.
In order to increase the fault tolerance rate, Lu Changan used the sealing secret technique he had studied to inject the Evergreen Secret Technique into the Holy Healing Pill, which cost him one year of life.
Most of the effect of the Evergreen Secret Technique will still be lost, but the Earth Rock Rat is sealed in its belly in advance and can be activated at critical moments. Together with the Holy Pill itself, the effect is quite impressive.
This is also the reason why the Earth Rock Rat does not need to turn into thunder beads for the first four tribulations, and does not have to worry about being seriously injured.
…
“[Thunder Bead]? But the one you traded from Yu Yuanjin?”
Zhenjun Yunlan showed no emotion or anger on his face and asked the Taoist companion beside him.
The Earth Rock Rat can withstand the terrifying thunder catastrophe of transformation, and its physical body has benefited from the refinement, and the [Thunder Transformation Bead] is indispensable.
“That’s right.”
Zhenjun Zixia smiled slightly and praised:
“This [Thunder Bead] was originally a calamity treasure that Master Xiang planned to have a baby for himself. In order to save his spiritual pet from calamity, he did not hesitate to waste his own opportunities.”
She did not tell True Lord Yunlan about this matter in detail back then.
Because it is not a secret that Yu Yuanjin, a member of the Jin Dynasty royal family, admires and admires Zixia Zhenjun.
Zhenjun Yunlan treats Yu Yuanjin at a respectful distance and does not want his Taoist companions to have too much contact with him.
“Zi Yan, you are really attentive to Mr. Xiang.”
Under the afterglow of the dark clouds and thunder, the majestic face of True Monarch Yun Lan appeared uncertainly.
Due to events in her early years, Zixia was indifferent to him and had an estranged relationship with him. They lived separately in the two peaks and only maintained a superficial relationship.
Now, he is so dedicated to helping an outsider.
“Senior brother! I am just introducing Master Xiang, just a favor, there is no overstep.”
Zhenjun Zixia noticed the Taoist couple's displeasure and explained.
"It seems that I did nothing wrong. If the Earth Rock Rat can successfully transform, it will be of great benefit to our sect. With the character of Master Xiang, I will remember the kindness of Yunxia Sect."
Hearing this, Zhenjun Yunlan could not refute, but there was still a knot in his heart.
Hurrah!
At this time, the black air on the calamity cloud was thick, and an abyss-like vortex was formed during the rotation. Its core was extremely dark, like a magic pupil, staring at the rock rat.
“Heart Demon Tribulation!”
The two Nascent Soul Lords, as well as the high-level monks paying close attention to the mountain gate, felt their hearts tighten.
The heart tribulation is so dangerous and unpredictable that it cannot be predicted with common sense. Even the top geniuses in the world dare not say that they are 100% sure of surviving it.
Lu Changan took a deep breath. He had confidence in the rock rat in the previous two levels, but he was not sure about this one.
The calamity cloud like the devil's eye in the abyss twists and surges, exuding mysterious throbbing. Phew!
An ominous gray wind and mist descended, emitting strange fluctuations of various negative auras, accompanied by the exotic sound of howling ghosts and wolves, engulfing the body of the Earth Rock Rat.
In the inner demon tribulation, no movement can be seen from the outside world.
But in the world of inner demons, there may be great changes, nine reincarnations, and the world may collapse...
“Zi Yan, what do you think is the chance of winning this rat’s heart tribulation?”
After a long time, True Lord Yunlan spoke, breaking the silence.
"As long as the great demon overcomes the tribulation, as long as it survives the first two levels, the final heart tribulation is slightly less difficult than us human monks. That rock rat has a tenacious will, and with the 'Shangqing Pill', it should be about 50% grasp."
Zhenjun Zixia pondered and analyzed.
In the final step, the Earth Rock Rat did have a better chance of winning than Yunqing did back then.
"Shangqing Dan? This is a fourth-level holy elixir that helps protect the Taoist heart. You actually gave the sect's treasures to an outsider without authorization?"
Zhenjun Yunlan said sullenly and in an unhappy tone.
The sharp contrast between the coldness and alienation of Taoist companions towards him and the favor and care towards outsiders made him feel annoyed.
“It is not a free gift, I am just giving you the right to exchange it as an exception.”
Zhenjun Zixia sighed quietly and explained:
“Xiang Zhenren has been in our sect for decades. He is low-key and hard-working, does not fight for power, and is not fond of women. He once helped Haoer free of charge and customized high-quality third-level puppets.”
"What's wrong with such a talented and down-to-earth Jie Dan Daxiu, who offers favors and wins people's hearts?"
“The Earth Rock Rat’s impact transformation and reaching this point are proof.”
Fairy Zixia argued hard, being unusually strong and unyielding.
Zhenjun Yunlan was startled for a moment, but smiled instead of getting angry: "Are you sure that the rat demon can survive the final mental tribulation?"
Fairy Zixia pursed her lips. Even though the monster's heart calamity was weaker, it was still weird and unpredictable and dangerous.
“Even if the rat demon succeeds by chance. Xiang Dalong’s humanity, true face, and whether he is grateful to you are all unknown.”
Zhenjun Yunlan is much older than Zixia. He knows that people's hearts are unpredictable and understands human nature better.
Xiang Zhenren's current low-key duty is mostly based on the gap between strength and status.
“I believe in my own vision.”
Zhenjun Zixia’s tone was decisive. This was the confidence and intuition accumulated over the decades of recruiting Xiangzhenren through all kinds of details.
Zhenjun Yunlan sneered and stopped arguing. The future will prove everything.
…
A place to overcome calamity.
Lu Changan was responsible for protecting the Dharma, focusing on the Earth Rock Rat's transformation into a tribulation, and did not notice the debate between the two true kings.
A few hours later.
The gray wind and mist that shrouded the Earth Rock Rat suddenly dispersed, and the weird and exotic magic sound stopped abruptly.
At the same time that the fog of inner demon tribulation dissipates.
The gray and black calamity clouds in the sky, the aura of calamity faded away like the tide.
Just like the sky clears after the rain, the black and gray calamity clouds bloom with five colors of rays of light, forming a huge auspicious cloud.
The mysterious sound of the Dao is ringing from the rotating colorful auspicious clouds, sending down invisible Dao rhyme fluctuations.
The rock rat opened its dark red eyes.
After a short period of recuperation after the disaster, it showed a sign of enlightenment, closed its eyes and meditated again, accepting the gift of the Great Way of the Transformation Heavenly Tribulation.
In a huge charred pit.
The rat demon, which was several feet tall, shed its scarred black shell, and its body shrank significantly.
In the end, it was condensed into a muscular rat demon with streamlined muscle lines, dark rock-colored hair, and only a person's height. The hair on the top of its head is dotted with a streak of purple and gold.
Looking at it as a whole, it looks majestic yet noble.
Although he has not yet transformed into a human form, his sitting posture looks like a half-demon rat-man at first glance.
The seemingly insignificant body is as heavy as a mountain with each breath, making everything quiet. The earthly evil spirit pressure belonging to the fourth-level monster comes into being in this world.
“The Demon King in Transformation!”
At this moment, the hearts of many Danjie monks from the Yunxia Sect who were watching were palpitating. The terrifying demonic aura they sensed was enough to rival the sect's True Lord Nascent Soul.
The two true monarchs on Zixia Peak were slightly shaken.
“Overcoming the inner demon tribulation and becoming a fourth-level demon king…it actually succeeded!”
Zhenjun Yunlan stared blankly at the colorful auspicious clouds in the sky, feeling as if he was caught off guard.
The main reason is that the Earth Rock Rat can overcome the heart tribulation very quickly, taking less than half a day.
Master Yunqing stayed up all day and night, but in the end he died.
“Brother, don’t underestimate a rat demon. As long as you try your best and have a clear conscience, everything is possible.”
Zhenjun Zixia smiled sweetly and was in a happy mood.
Earth Rat was promoted to level four, proving her choice and winning a match.
Zhenjun Yunlan's face was cloudy and uncertain. The birth of the Demon King in the form of this sect was obviously a good thing, but he was not happy.
The Yunqing master whom he focused on training failed to conceive a baby, but this rat demon, which he was not optimistic about, successfully transformed into the Yunxia Sect.
Such a huge psychological gap made Zhenjun Yunlan feel very angry and resentful of the injustice.
“Yunxia Sect’s luck has recovered, which has helped the rat demon…”
Zhenjun Yunlan looked at the increasingly strong luck at the mountain gate, with an unwilling expression on his face, and murmured in a difficult tone.
The sect’s collective luck is good, but it cannot be controlled by humans, so it falls on individuals.
Zhenjun Yunlan judged that the success of Earth Rock Rat's advancement was somewhat due to the blessing of the sect's rising fortune.
…
Diyan Rat was promoted to the fourth level Demon King, causing a sensation throughout the Yunxia Sect, and many monks began to celebrate.
Near the huge black pit, Lu Changan was still protecting the law.
The Earth Rock Rat has just passed through the tribulation and has been promoted to the transformation stage. It needs to consume great insights and consolidate its realm. It is best to meditate for half a month.
After a moment, two familiar Nascent Soul Escape Lights, one behind the other, came to the vicinity of the Tribulation Transcendence area, keeping a certain distance.
“Congratulations to Elder Xiang, my spirit rat has become a fourth-level demon king.”
The True Monarch and Taoist Companions of the Yunxia Sect congratulated him.
Zhenjun Yunlan smiled warmly, bowed his hands gently, and secretly looked at the transformed rat demon behind Lu Changan.
Zhenjun Zixia's eyes were smiling and bright. She bowed slightly and bowed gracefully.
The two Supreme Elders are no longer as arrogant as they used to be. They are now more polite in their words and deeds, as if they are treated by their peers.
Lu Changan felt a lot in his heart. He was able to receive such courtesy from the two Nascent Soul Lords not because of his own talents, but because of the fourth-level Rat King who was sitting cross-legged and meditating behind him.
After his spiritual pet took a leap of transformation, his master also rose with it.
“You two true monarchs are so kind. One day, a certain family’s spiritual pet would like to thank your sect for taking it in, and gain the fourth-level spiritual veins and the blessing of the mountain gate.”
Lu Changan responded politely.
Hearing these words, Zhenjun Yunlan's gloomy mood was slightly relieved.
Xiang Dalong at least has a grateful heart and does not get carried away.
“Here, a certain family would like to sincerely thank Senior Zixia. Without the help and care of Senior, Mouse would not be where it is today.”
“For such kindness, please accept a visit from a certain family.”
Lu Changan came to Fairy Zixia, spoke sincerely, and bowed respectfully and gratefully.
At least seven points of this thank you come from the bottom of my heart.
The Earth Rock Rat can use the fourth-level spiritual veins, and it was initially approved by True Lord Zixia.
The Thunder Bead was traded from Yu Yuanjin through the introduction of Zhenjun Zixia.
Shangqing Dan, although it is actually useless, is a special case prescribed by Zixia Zhenjun and is eligible for redemption.
Without this Jurchen Lord, the preparations for Earth Rock Rat's transformation would not have gone so smoothly.
With this kind of kindness, even if Lu Changan was allowed to kneel down and worship under Zixia Fairy's pomegranate skirt, he wouldn't hesitate at all.
“Elder Xiang is too polite, what I did was just the icing on the cake...”
Fairy Zixia smiled brightly, raised her skirt sleeves, and helped Lu Changan, who was worshiping for a long time.
The inner joy and sense of accomplishment make this beautiful and noble Jurchen’s smile bright and vivid, making her extremely beautiful.
Zhenjun Yunlan beside him felt that the Taoist couple was more beautiful than ever before. Under the reflection of the setting sun, his rosy face seemed to have a layer of tide.
Lu Changan did not expect that Zhenjun Zixia would help him with his own hands.
The smooth and clean touch like gelatin, accompanied by the quiet and timeless fragrance, is enough to make most male cultivators in the world fascinated.
Zhenjun Yunlan's eyelids twitched slightly, his smile was slightly condensed, and a gloomy look passed through his eyes.
Although Lu Changan did not see the slight change in Zhenjun Yunlan's expression, an inexplicable chill ran down his spine.
Zhenjun Yunlan has always been wary of him, but now he may be even more prejudiced.
No matter how well he did or even took the initiative to show his kindness, he could not reduce the prejudice of True Lord Yunlan.
Fortunately, after the Earth Rock Rat transformed, Lu Changan no longer had to look at True Lord Yunlan's face.
His original plan was to make good friends with the relatively weak True Lord Zixia.
After the two let go and separated.
Lu Changan and Zixia Fairy's clear lavender eyes briefly looked at each other. The latter still had an elegant, noble and natural look.
Lu Changan felt a warning sign: True Lord Zixia is a Yuanying monk who has survived for hundreds of years. He is by no means stupid. How could he not know that the subtle actions just now may aggravate True Lord Yunlan's suspicion.
With a flash of inspiration, Lu Changan understood the intention of True Lord Zixia.
As the youngest and most talented Nascent Soul monk in Yunxia Sect, Zixia Fairy has been suppressed by Taoists for too long, and her voice within the sect is too low.
Now, the Earth Rock Rat has been promoted to its incarnation and has become a big change.
Zhenjun Zixia's careless actions just now aggravated the Taoist companion's wariness and hostility, preventing Lu Changan from being attracted by Yun Lan, and he could only devote himself to her.
Lu Changan smiled bitterly in his heart. The Earth Rock Rat had just been promoted to the fourth level, and it would tilt the situation towards the Yunxia Sect, the Nascent Soul sect that had been passed down for thousands of years.
However, he still underestimated the influence of the Earth Rock Rat's promotion to the fourth-level Demon King.
The birth of a new Nascent Soul level, another figure on the top of the clouds.
This has an intangible impact on the situation in the huge country of Dayu, and even promotes the beginning of a turbulent era.
(End of this chapter)