Chapter 618: The Island

The weaker sea creatures would stop and worship him upon sensing his aura, while the stronger ones would quickly flee.

Heh, this isn't the Douluo Continent of old! The depths of the Endless Blue Sea surely have many strong beings. They may not be comparable to the Daemon Continent in terms of top beings, but they can’t be lacking in numbers.

Tang San slowly spread his hands to his sides, and his bloodline aura burst forth. To prevent Mei Gongzi from being affected by powerful beings in the Endless Blue Sea during her tribulation, he began to merge his bloodline power with his spiritual power, exerting a stronger deterrent force upon the beings below the surface.

The furnace-like bloodline aura that the Peacock Great Demon King had felt before reappeared, now fused with spiritual power. To his senses, Tang San seemed like a small sun above the sea, radiating scorching energy. Wherever he flew, the Endless Blue Sea below became calmer. The Peacock Great Demon King could even sense that Tang San seemed to be absorbing something from the sea to replenish himself as he released his aura.

Although this young man wasn't yet a god, the Peacock Great Demon King could clearly feel that he was already stronger than many Demon Kings. This kind of bloodline fluctuation was something that not even himself, let alone the average Demon King, possessed. He truly wondered what kind of bloodline Tang San had.

Two hundred kilometers wasn't a short distance, but it wasn't too far either. In the distance, Tang San's spiritual power detected a small island. His eyes lit up, and he immediately adjusted his direction, flying toward the island.

Mei Gongzi and the Peacock Great Demon King, after all, were not sea creatures. Being on solid ground would be more advantageous for the tribulation. They had already ventured deep into the sea, where the water was crystal clear and a deep blue. As they approached the island, the water gradually became shallower, until a white sandy beach came into view.

Tang San said, "Let's undergo the tribulation on this island. It's quite suitable here."

Looking at the crystal-clear blue waters surrounding the island, Mei Gongzi couldn't help but exclaim, "This place is so beautiful!"

Tang San smiled and said, "Yes! The sea is truly beautiful, all of it. If you like, I can take you out to sea in the future. Everyone knows that the sea is blue, but there are different shades of blue, and there are also many, many other colors."

"Mm," Mei Gongzi responded.

The Peacock Great Demon King watched them with a raised eyebrow, somewhat surprised. He knew his daughter's character well. Mei Gongzi had been aloof since childhood, rarely interacting with others. After attending school, she made very few friends at Kali Academy. Far as he knew, she only acted naturally with that young man, Asura. Now, this Tang San just invited her to go out to sea, and she agreed so naturally?

Have they known each other for a long time?

There was a seed of doubt in his heart, and he even had a feeling that Mei Gongzi recovering so fast from her sadness had something to do with this young man before him.

However, he said nothing. Tang San gave him a sense of great strength and mystery, especially with his incredibly powerful bloodline—more powerful, he now understood, than any first-tier bloodline he knew. As the emissary of the Sea God, if Mei Gongzi could maintain a good relationship with him, it would undoubtedly benefit the future rule of the Peacock Demon clan over Kali City. Once Kali City could rely on an Emperor, even the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor would have to think twice before acting.

As long as the Sea God's emissary could assist his daughter in successfully undergoing the tribulation today, the Peacock Great Demon King would have no problem considering him trustworthy.

They landed together on the island, and saw that dense vegetation and coconut trees were everywhere. There were no signs of particularly intelligent lifeforms, but the lush, verdant growth made it seem anything but desolate. In particular, the extremely clear water by the shore gave it a very refreshing feeling.

Tang San led Mei Gongzi and her father to a coconut tree. By this time, the sky was bright, and the brilliant sunlight was shining on the island, causing the temperature to rise rapidly.

"Meditate here for a while, make sure you are in your best state, and then we can start at any time." As he spoke, Tang San took off his coat and laid it on the shaded sand under the coconut tree, gesturing for Mei Gongzi to sit there.

Mei Gongzi glanced at him, said nothing, and walked over to sit down.

Tang San said, "When you feel ready for the tribulation, don't deliberately provoke it. Just keep cultivating, adjusting your bloodline fluctuations, and let your power naturally ascend to draw the lightning tribulation. In that state, the tribulation will be stronger, but the purification will be more thorough and suitable for your current cultivation level."

"Okay," Mei Gongzi agreed, then sat cross-legged on Tang San's coat and closed her eyes to meditate.

Tang San stood silently beside her, guarding her, feeling the energy fluctuations from Mei Gongzi.

The Peacock Great Demon King walked to the beach and began setting up something on the ground. This was something he had prepared long ago to help divert some of the lightning’s power for Mei Gongzi if necessary. Of course, it would only be used as a last resort.

Actually, he had been planning to tell his daughter the exact same things Tang San had just told her. The lightning tribulation was certainly a crucial step and a challenging hurdle in the cultivation process, but it was also a great opportunity. The way one overcame it made a significant difference in the end result.

The human body's potential was almost exhausted at the peak of the ninth order, and the tribulation process was not just a transformation, but also a manner of acquiring more potential. The greater this potential, the more space for future growth. Every Emperor had undergone extremely intense lightning tribulation purification. Some powerful races even forbade the use of any external assistance during tribulation to ensure their members received the best purification and ultimately had stronger foundations.

However, Mei Gongzi was too important to the Peacock Demon clan. The Peacock Great Demon King didn't know how strong her tribulation would be, so he carefully set up some precautions. If necessary, he would rather her purification be somewhat less thorough than risk her failing.

Tang San silently guarded Mei Gongzi, whose bloodline power began to circulate faster as she meditated.

The flight hadn't consumed much of her energy, and she quickly returned to her peak state. Her bloodline power kept circulating without pause, and her spiritual power fluctuated rapidly with it. Her aura gradually began to radiate outward, and a silver glow quietly emerged.

On her forehead, the Peacock Golden Crown appeared, and its dazzling golden patterns gradually transitioned into a platinum color. Her aura also grew increasingly stronger.

According to the ancestral tenets of the clan, only those with the Peacock Golden Crown could inherit the clan, and now, Mei Gongzi was showing her potential to become the topmost heir.

"Don't rush. Go steadily; we have plenty of time. Your physique, bloodline, and spirit must fully merge. Also, remember that during the tribulation, the evolution of your divine consciousness is even more crucial than your physical transformation."

Tang San's calm voice echoed in Mei Gongzi's ears and spiritual consciousness, soothing her agitation about the impending tribulation and restoring her calm.

The Peacock Great Demon King had finished all his preparations. Hearing Tang San's words, his mouth twitched slightly. Tang San was more observant than he, her father, was. And he wasn’t even a god! How did he know all these things?

Mei Gongzi's aura continued to intensify. The bright silver glow around her even caused the light around her to distort slightly. It also gave off some unique energy fluctuations.

She was the master acknowledged by the Celestial Plume. As her cultivation reached this peak state, she naturally began to be influenced by the Celestial Plume.