Chapter 809
Thunderous Transformation, Lightning Tribulation! The Second Lightning Tribulation
Time flies, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
Aside from occasionally giving Kong Ruobing and Ji Buyi pointers on the Frost Talisman, Zhang Lingshan spent the rest of his time either accumulating contribution points or absorbing the power of the lightning tribulation on the high platform to increase the experience points for opening the Heavenly Tribulation Eye.
'Oh, right, Ji Buyi infused the ice sculpture puppy with water-based spiritual energy through its blood vessels, making it appear almost alive. That's an interesting method. If I also infused my body with the power of lightning tribulation, fusing it with my blood vessels and meridians, wouldn't that greatly enhance my combat power?'
Zhang Lingshan suddenly had a thought.
Because he has been absorbing the power of the lightning tribulation every day using himself as a medium, the power of the lightning tribulation is constantly circulating within his body.
and so.
It was only natural that he would have this idea.
All that needs to be done now is to control the power of the lightning tribulation to follow the path of one's own cultivation technique; it's not complicated.
It could even be described as quite simple.
Because everything fell into place naturally, and he had done everything he could, he was only missing an idea. Now that the idea had come to him, all he had to do was absorb the power of the lightning tribulation and circulate his cultivation technique step by step...
boom!
A loud explosion suddenly rang out on the high platform.
Kong Ruobing and Ji Buyi couldn't help but look up at the same time, and saw Zhang Lingshan sitting on the high platform, his body charred black, looking disheveled.
If it weren't for the shielding array on the high platform that could isolate the smell, Kong Ruobing and the other person would probably have been able to smell the burnt odor on Zhang Lingshan.
What's going on?
Ji Buyi looked puzzled: "Did the lightning tribulation just happen?"
"No."
Kong Ruobing shook her head.
In broad daylight, under a clear sky, and with nothing in sight, Li Xuanbing inexplicably blew himself into a charcoal husk. How strange indeed!
"This kid probably has a grudge against the lightning tribulation. Otherwise, why didn't he break through to the Golden Immortal realm after passing the lightning tribulation before? And now he's been inexplicably blasted black. It's the first time I've ever seen someone comprehend the lightning tribulation to this extent."
Ji Buyi shook his head speechlessly, then said, "But don't worry about him, he looks perfectly fine."
That's true.
Zhang Lingshan quickly changed his clothes, his face flushed, and began charging up his lightning tribulation energy again.
boom!
Another explosion.
After repeating this several times, Zhang Lingshan simply stopped wearing clothes altogether. Let whoever wants to look, look. If he put on clothes again, he'd end up with nothing to wear.
Kong Ruobing and Ji Buyi were used to it; if this kid didn't do something eccentric, he wouldn't be himself.
After all, a genius who can use ice runes of such a high level with ease must have extraordinary abilities. It's normal for them not to understand; it would be abnormal if they did.
And with Zhang Lingshan's repeated experiments.
at last.
Chi Chi Chi.
On the high platform, blue electricity surged from Zhang Lingshan's body, and explosions of energy rose and fell. His hair stood on end, and his long hair shot high into the sky. He was in a state of agitation, as if he were about to erupt at any moment.
But soon.
Zhang Lingshan's body returned to normal, as if everything that had just happened was just an illusion.
It's done!
Zhang Lingshan was overjoyed.
This move was named Thunderclap Transformation.
Once the Thunderclap Transformation is activated, one's movement speed, burst damage, recovery speed, and overall physical condition are greatly enhanced.
If Zhang Lingshan were to encounter the heavily injured Pang Mancang now, he wouldn't need to use the attack magic weapon given to him by Kong Ruobing; he could overwhelm him with his current Thunderclap Transformation state alone.
That's the terrifying power of lightning tribulation.
Ironically, his Heavenly Tribulation Eye could store the power of lightning tribulation.
At crucial moments, one can directly draw upon the power of the tribulation lightning in the eye of the Heavenly Tribulation and unleash the Thunderclap Transformation. Wouldn't that make one invincible, killing gods and Buddhas alike?
In addition, Zhang Lingshan opened the panel and found that there was another column on the panel.
[Thunderous Killing Tribulation: Beginner, 0/100]
Zhang Lingshan has already mastered the Thunderclap Tribulation, and the energy points required are far less than 100 Rang.
The current Thunderous Killing Tribulation requires 100 Rang Energy Points just to enter, which shows that its level is completely different from the Thunderous Life Tribulation.
Or rather, the two are not actually one.
My previous understanding of the Thunderous Life Tribulation was merely a minor path; it couldn't even bring the dead back to life, so what kind of "life" was it?
This lightning tribulation was a true tribulation, not only in terms of the use of lightning tribulation, but also in terms of the user's use of the Purple Mansion Lightning Spirit Root.
'But it seems to overlap with the Heavenly Tribulation Eye?'
Zhang Lingshan frowned slightly.
Neither of them has yet reached the basics, and they haven't fully grasped the differences between them.
So what if it's repeated? After reaching perfection, each has its own bonus. In any case, one's strength will only get stronger and stronger. Repeating it will make one even stronger, so there's no need to panic at all.
"Did something just happen?"
Ji Buyi frowned slightly and suddenly looked towards Zhang Lingshan.
Kong Ruobing said, "Yes, he's dressed."
"..."
Ji Buyi was speechless.
So that's what you're focusing on.
"He had been undressed for a long time, but suddenly he started wearing clothes. This shows that he has realized something and no longer needs to blow himself to pieces."
Kong Ruobing said calmly, "In that case, we can let him come down and answer our questions."
"you're right."
Ji Buyi nodded, flew into the air, came to Zhang Lingshan, and waved to him.
Because of the soundproof array, Zhang Lingshan couldn't hear him shouting, making it easier to communicate by waving.
Zhang Lingshan immediately left the platform and asked, "Senior Brother Ji, have you encountered another problem?"
"Yes, I need your help to clear things up."
Ji Buyi smiled and then said, "You're in good shape, and your strength has improved again."
Zhang Lingshan smiled slightly and said, "It's all thanks to Lord Bingxian and Senior Brother Ji for protecting me that I am where I am today."
"You're too kind. But it's been a year already. With your talent, it's about time you faced your tribulation. I saw you blasted yourself black before; that must have been your preparation for the tribulation."
Ji Buyi said.
He couldn't stay here forever to watch over Zhang Lingshan's territory, so this was a veiled way of urging Zhang Lingshan to speed things up.
Because during this period, many people have successfully broken through to the Golden Immortal realm after undergoing tribulations.
Zhang Lingshan's talent is no less than theirs, so there's no reason why he shouldn't be able to break through.
"Yes, it will be soon."
Zhang Lingshan nodded.
After answering their questions, he began accumulating contribution points again.
Firstly, I've accumulated enough experience points to open the Heavenly Tribulation Eye, and I'm indeed about to break through to the next level. Even if I don't want to, I'll still face the tribulation of lightning.
Secondly, it was indeed time for me to break through to the Golden Immortal realm.
Once your strength increases, you'll have more opportunities to gain benefits and achieve greater improvements, so there's absolutely no need to waste time here.
Moreover, since Ji Buyi took the initiative to remind him, how could he not give him face?
In fact, it's no wonder they urged him to stay. Given Ji Buyi's status and strength, the reason he stayed was twofold: firstly, because Zhang Lingshan could solve the Ice Talisman problem, and secondly, because of Kong Ruobing's influence.
Otherwise, why would a dignified peak Immortal Lord stay in this dilapidated place that doesn't even belong to him, the Golden Immortal Pavilion? This place is of no value to him anymore; the immortal spiritual energy here is pitifully scarce, far beyond what someone of his level could absorb.
and so.
Zhang Lingshan should know when to stop and not keep dragging things out, as it won't benefit either of them and will only damage their relationship.
Boom!
On this day, thunder roared in the sky, and Zhang Lingshan let out a long howl as a thick bolt of lightning struck down.
boom.
Crackling sounds!
The lightning bolts shot out, but none of them broke through the array barrier on the high platform. On the contrary, all the lightning bolts were absorbed by Zhang Lingshan.
Others, facing such a fierce lightning tribulation, might have to activate their protective magic treasures to defend themselves, for fear of being blown to bits.
But Zhang Lingshan was not afraid at all; instead, he opened his physical body to absorb the lightning tribulation.
This is a rare and wonderful thing.
Only through trials and tribulations can one's abilities be further enhanced.
[Opening the Heavenly Eye: Beginner Level, 0/10 Gap]
It's expanded!
Zhang Lingshan's heart stirred. With the formal entry into the Heavenly Tribulation Eye, he could clearly feel that the power of lightning tribulation that his Purple Mansion could absorb had also increased.
It's ten times bigger!
At this moment, all the power of the tribulation lightning was absorbed into Zhang Lingshan's Purple Mansion. Although the experience value of opening the Heavenly Tribulation Eye did not increase, the entire internal structure became more and more complete.
If Zhang Lingshan were to open the vertical eye between his eyebrows at this moment, he would find that his eyes had changed from light blue to dark blue, and even had a hint of gold.
Just as Zhang Lingshan's previous Thunder Transformation was a way to recharge his body, this time the tribulation lightning was a way to recharge the Heavenly Tribulation Eye.
Once fully charged, the Heavenly Tribulation Eye truly begins to exert its power.
rub rub!
The moment Zhang Lingshan attracted the lightning tribulation, countless figures rushed over from all directions to watch.
Previously, when Zhang Lingshan was on a Class C mountain peak, everyone watched from the mountaintop.
But at this moment, everyone used their abilities to levitate in the air, not daring to take a single step onto the mountain peak.
This is the advantage of having a powerful backer.
Kong Ruobing and Ji Buyi were sitting on the mountain peak. Who would dare to go up and make a fool of themselves?
Although they dared not climb the mountain, they still had the courage to whisper or make comments.
"This lightning tribulation is so thick, far thicker than the one Li Xuanbing attracted on the C-grade mountain, and thicker than the ones on other A-grade mountains. This person is truly extraordinary, attracting a more powerful lightning tribulation than others."
"Yes, the color seems to be a bit darker. Everyone else's skin is more white, but his is more blue."
"Moreover, this person's physical body is truly formidable. He was completely unharmed when he underwent the tribulation of lightning before, and there is still no sign of injury at this moment. He doesn't even need any protective magic treasures. He is truly defying the heavens."
"Either the Ice Spirit Sect would step in to protect him; such a genius must be a true disciple of the Ice Spirit Sect."
"You're wrong, he didn't even join the Ice Spirit Sect."
"how do you know?"
"Because I am from the Ice Spirit Sect."
The speaker was a young man with white eyebrows, quite handsome, and with an extraordinary air about him; he was clearly no ordinary person.
"Is that Bai Lang, the young master of the Ice Spirit Sect?"
Someone nearby recognized him at a glance and said, "Young Master Bai is the true disciple of the Ice Spirit Sect. Since Young Master Bai says that Li Xuanbing is not, then naturally he is not."
"He's not even a true disciple, yet he managed to alarm Ji Buyi, this prodigy, to come and protect him. What's his relationship with Ji Tianjiao?"
One person exclaimed.
Bai Lang shook his head: "I don't know."
He was quite jealous.
As a true disciple of the Ice Spirit Sect, I came here to break through to the Golden Immortal realm, and not a single member of the Ice Spirit Sect came out to protect me.
However, this Li Xuanbing, whose origins are unknown, was able to get Kong Ruobing and Ji Buyi to come and protect him.
Such treatment is truly enviable and makes one jealous.
Others might not recognize Kong Ruobing, but he did, knowing that compared to the renowned prodigy Ji Buyi, Kong Ruobing held a higher status.
The fact that Kong Ruobing took a liking to Li Xuanbing and personally stood up for him and protected him shows that this guy named Li Xuanbing, although not a true disciple of the Ice Spirit Sect now, is not far from becoming one.
In comparison, his own true disciple was actually inferior to the other party.
'What merits does Li Xuanbing possess to receive such favor? Once we reach the Ice Spirit Sect, I'll have to test my skills against him.'
Bai Lang was proud and arrogant. He thought to himself that once he broke through to the Golden Immortal realm, he would return to the Ice Spirit Sect and compete with Zhang Lingshan to see who was more talented.
And just then...
Everyone then noticed that the lightning tribulation had weakened.
After all, it had lasted for a while, and it was time for it to weaken. Everyone had seen tribulations before, so it wasn't surprising.
but.
To everyone's surprise, just like before, Zhang Lingshan did not break through.
Not only did it fail to release the aura of a Golden Immortal, but it also failed to command the surrounding immortal spiritual energy.
Clearly, he failed once again.
He only underwent the tribulation of lightning, but did not break through, and he did it twice.
It was truly astonishing, leaving everyone speechless and exclaiming in disbelief.
Bai Lang thought to himself, "It seems that this person is not tolerated by the rules of heaven and earth, so the tribulation of lightning cannot help him break through."
It seems he's not worthy to compete with me.
No matter how powerful a nobody is, if they can't break through to the Golden Immortal realm, they can't compare to a Golden Immortal powerhouse.
The gap between them is something that can never be bridged.
'This kind of trash doesn't deserve Ji Tianjiao and Lady Bingxian's personal intervention. It seems the two of them are blind.'
Bai Lang sneered inwardly.
Although he didn't say it, he knew he had already won, won far too much.
"Why haven't you broken through to the Golden Immortal realm yet?"
Ji Buyi also looked puzzled and looked at Kong Ruobing, saying, "We can't let you waste another Golden Immortal Jade Talisman here with him, can we?"
Kong Ruobing said with a stern face, "Could it be that there's a problem with his foundation?"
"I don't know. Let's ask him when he comes down. If it doesn't work, we'll give him a thorough check and make him lower all his defenses. But if he's unwilling, let him be. He can't join the Ice Spirit Sect anyway."
Ji Buyi said.
Kong Ruobing sighed and said, "Then this is the only way. What a pity."
As they were talking.
Suddenly, it was as if a crack had opened in the sky.
Rumble!
A sudden clap of thunder, coming from all directions, startled everyone, who stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
Surprisingly.
The second tribulation lightning has arrived!
Moreover, this one is thicker and darker in color than the previous one, resembling the color of the sky.
Click!
A thunderclap struck, followed by a torrential downpour.
It was as if someone had poked a hole in the sky, and rain and lightning slammed down on Zhang Lingshan's head. (End of Chapter)