chsdbacks Chapter 623: Ninefold Lightning
Chapter 623: Ninefold Lightning
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.
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.