Chapter 623: Ninefold Lightning

This was the true power of the Peacock Demon bloodline, a first-tier bloodline whose heirs had hopes to ascend to the rank of Emperor.

Even among first-tier clan members, extremely few had the potential to become an Emperor, and this naturally applied to the Peacock Demon clan members as well. But they were all part of the same clan, and the others were pure-blooded peacock demons, so why didn't they possess the abilities Mei Gongzi was displaying?

It wasn't just a matter of bloodline; personal comprehension was necessary in order to make best use of that bloodline.

The eyes of the Peacock could see the secrets of heavens, and mere diligent cultivation was far from sufficient, even if accompanied by a pure bloodline. One needed profound insight to truly master such high-level concepts.

Thanks to the direct teachings of the Peacock Great Demon King, the approval of the ancestral inheritance, and Tang San's guidance, Mei Gongzi had finally reached that level of comprehension. Much unlike her peers, she was beginning to delve into the true essence of space.

At this moment, under the baptism of the Six Directions Eight Desolations Golden Fiend Tribulation, her comprehension deepened, and her evolution accelerated thanks to the stimulation of the tribulation lightning.

"Eight strikes make a round, and there are six rounds in total. Be careful, the second round will begin," Tang San's voice called out, reminding Mei Gongzi that she could not get complacent.

When the ninth lightning bolt struck, Mei Gongzi felt something different. Besides the original sharpness, this lightning was also accompanied by a peculiar energy. Not only was it sharp, but it felt...

murderous

, and it instantly obliterated any spatial energy it encountered.

The lightning power could be guided outward, but the murderous energy had to be resisted. As strands of this energy struck Mei Gongzi, she clearly felt her body being invaded. They continuously attacked, trying to wreak havoc within.

In such circumstances, all she could do was try to guide these strands of murderous energy out of her body.

As it turned out, Star Shift could be used both externally and internally, and it once more played a crucial role at this moment. So, if one could observe Mei Gongzi closely now, they would see swathes of golden mist rippling around her. This mist was brought about by the Golden Fiend lightning’s power.

Tang San naturally noticed this as well, but he also realized that his Golden Armor Transformation seemed rather fond of this murderous energy—the "Golden Fiend" part in the name of the tribulation. It seemed to exert a natural force of attraction toward that energy, and as Mei Gongzi expelled it, the Golden Armor imprint absorbed it.

This was energy brought by a top-level lightning tribulation, so it naturally had to be something special. And indeed, while absorbing the Golden Fiend energy, Tang San felt that this transcendent bloodline imprint began to evolve again. It was already at the peak of the ninth order, and it couldn’t possibly break through, but it seemed that it was still capable of evolving. Moreover, its intense bloodline fluctuations were accelerating the evolution of his other bloodline imprints.

Undoubtedly, this would move forward the timing of Tang San's own tribulation, but an opportunity was an opportunity, and he certainly knew that some opportunities, he just

had

to take. The power of the Golden Fiend Tribulation was something beyond cultivation, beyond any other kind of power. Tang San had no qualms about absorbing this energy; it was an absolute treasure! Moreover, it seemed to be perfectly compatible with his Golden Armor Transformation, making it an ideal nourishment.

Boom!

It was still the ninefold lightning, but that peculiar golden aura was even deeper. The strikes of the second round did not increase much in sheer power, like the first round; each of the following bolts was a little stronger, but not by much. However, the murderous energy grew far more intense.

The incredibly sharp aura had already cleared all vegetation from the small island. Even the surrounding seawater was tinted with a golden glow, and let alone normal water, even water elemental energy was being destroyed, resulting in large voids appearing around the island.

A faint smile of satisfaction appeared on Tang San's face. Although the strong murderous energy grew stronger with each lightning strike, Mei Gongzi showed more and more proficiency with Star Shift. The murderous energy continuously bathed her, but she always managed to expel it.

What delighted Tang San even more was that while this murderous energy wasn't good nourishment for the Peacock Transformation, it was perfectly suitable for the White Tiger Transformation. A White Tiger's shadow could be seen constantly leaping around Mei Gongzi's body, absorbing the Golden Fiend energy. Its originally white fur was starting to turn golden, indicating its own transformation.

As the White Tiger Transformation evolved, it fed back into Mei Gongzi’s physique, enhancing her physical strength. The absorption of the Golden Fiend energy naturally increased her tolerance to it.

Mei Gongzi attracting such a powerful tribulation was, among other things, due to her possessing two bloodlines. And as she fought against the tribulation, it was only natural for both bloodlines to work together. At this moment, the benefits of the two bloodlines cooperating became fully evident, allowing Mei Gongzi to gradually understand how to integrate the Peacock Transformation with the White Tiger Transformation.

The embryo of a top-tier powerhouse was gradually taking shape under the baptism of this tribulation.

The Peacock Great Demon King's expression looked rather peculiar at this moment, as he watched his daughter handling such a powerful tribulation with ease. He even showed a hint of jealousy. How he wished it was him facing this tribulation! If he had possessed such abilities back then, how would he have feared the Crystal Phoenix?

Neither he nor the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor had the foundation to become Emperors originally. At one point, a tremendous opportunity appeared for avian demons, but seizing that opportunity required giving up a lot. The Peacock Great Demon King was willing to take it, but the opportunity ultimately did not fall into his hands. It was the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor who had taken it, giving up his relationship with Su Qin!

Had he given up the opportunity instead, it would have belonged to the Peacock Great Demon King, and he might have become an Emperor. So, over the years, the Peacock Great Demon King's hatred for the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor was no less than the latter's hatred for him. The Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor hated him for stealing his wife, while he hated the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor for taking away his opportunity.

But at this moment, the mindset of the Peacock Great Demon King began to change. He felt that even without such an opportunity, if one's understanding of their own bloodline was profound enough and their foundation strong enough, they could still become an Emperor! His failure was due to his lack of insight... and insufficient effort. He had been wrong from the start; instead of seeking external power, he should have thoroughly developed his own bloodline power!

Although he had never seen an Emperor crossing their divine tribulation, he firmly believed that the tribulation Mei Gongzi was facing now, and her process of crossing it, was not inferior to any Emperor's. Given enough time, she would undoubtedly become an Emperor.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but press his lips together and clench his fists.

Go, Little Mei, you can definitely succeed!

The lightning grew stronger with each strike, and the murderous energy continuously intensified, tinting the ground with a layer of gold. After this, the island would likely be unable to grow any vegetation for a long time.

The sixteenth lightning bolt crashed down, and the silver halos rippling around Mei Gongzi were almost instantly dyed gold. In that moment, her dance steps finally faltered slightly, and even the White Tiger phantom beside her froze in mid-air, turning completely golden.

This was the strongest strike of the second round, and the terrifying Golden Fiend energy peaked at that moment. But with that, the second round was over.

There were still four more rounds to come.

Mei Gongzi looked up at the sky, slightly panting from the intense pain she was experiencing. Her body and divine consciousness alike were evolving, and they were both absorbing the energy of the tribulation, but the process was not instantaneous. She needed time to digest this energy, and she had to use Star Shift to dissipate the part she couldn’t handle.